[SFS] GM kuey's Dreaming of the Future (#1-16) - PbP GD7 (Inactive)

Game Master kuey

Okay, who stole Dicebot's lunch out of the fridge?

"That wasn't the pass I've ever seen, Ghostrider. Don't get cute on us, you were doing great!" Special Circumstances frowns out the front view port as they shoot past the pirate ship, opening up their flanks. "Haric! Make them regret it if they get cheeky!"

My bad!

Harec will operate whichever gun can target the river rat laser cannon: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 19dmg: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 FYI I think the combat tracking and starship combat is a GM call, it really depends on how th GM interprets the word ‘see’, if sensors and computers of the mechanic’s ship allow him to ‘see’ the enemy.. there there’s a case to be made for using combat tracking of your exocortex ‘ think of R2D2 helping Luke. The reason is, combat tracking temporarily raises the mechanic’s BAB. I’ve put the wording behind the spoiler; for now I’ve left combat tracking off. For balance issues I really don’t see an issue; it’s throwing a weak class a bone if it’s allowed.

For the next round, Zac will once more recharge the shields.

Engineering divert to shields DC13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

"Keeping the shields charged up!"

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 55/55 | F:10 P:0 S:10 A:3 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status: power core targeted
River Rat: 38/55 | F:5 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: GLITCH | Status: demand gunner; evade
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Round 4

Harec, I did a bit of research and came across this, "Class features and items affect crew actions only if specifically noted in the class feature or item." So it would seem that it would not apply for starship combat.

Zac quickly divert power to the shields, negating the pittance of damage the River Rat did earlier. That seems to be the extent of the Starfinders' luck, though. Majko gets disorientated hopping back and forth the different controls, and ends up sending an audio recording of Strawberry Machine Cake's latest single to River Rat instead. Sharmain attempts a clever maneuver to distract their pilot as the Loreseeker flies by but jams up the joystick and ends up just flying straight past. The opportunistic River Rat gunner quickly opens fire, weakening the Loreseeker's aft shields. Omzig quickly tries to return fire, but for some reason, seems to be shooting asteroids instead. Only Harec, this time with proper guidance by the captain, fires the port laser cannon unerringly, punching through the ysokis' starboard shields into its hull. The River Rat gunner swivels around after the Starfinders and with threats hanging over his head from Mr Smiles (who is not smiling anymore), follows up with another blast of rounds into the Loreseeker's port shields, depleting it completely!

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 55/55 | F:10 P:0 S:10 A:3 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status:
River Rat: 38/55 | F:5 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: GLITCH | Status:
~~~
Round 5

init, Loreseeker: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 10
init, River Rat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Flustered by the two shots in rapid succession, the River Rat manages to get the jump on the Starfinders!

Starfinders, please post your actions first.

Majko slaps her fist into her chest plating. "Formians learn from their mistakes. Formians are strong."

Computers, Target Power Core: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 = 19

With his shot lined up, Harec receives a prompt from Majko to target the power core. The crusty Lashunta mutters a few choice curse words mashes a few commands into the targeting system and proceeds to fire. (still taking the 'floating +1')laser cannon: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21 dmg: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 Targeting their core! Announces Harec into the ship's com.

Flustered indeed by the consequences of her inexperience, Sharmain opts for the safest route she can see in the instant she has to make a decision.

"I am putting some asteroids on our port side to provide a little protection while repairs are made."

Target the core! Gotcha! Can do! Yessir! You got it! Roger roger! Aye, aye, Cap'n!

Omzig flips turns a dial he just noticed recently, and fires.

Coilgun, Duonode: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15 Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 3) = 13

Ooooh! Purple!

Zac works quickly as the ship shakes and the shields weaken from the hits.
Damn, the shields are down again!
Zac once more recharges the shields.
Engineering divert to shields DC13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
"Shields coming back up!"

"Thank you Mr. Omzig. Keep shooting like that... but... how did you change the color of the laser shot? They can't even do that!" Special Circumstances just looks confused, but isn't going to risk it by digging too deep.

Zac, how are you allocating the 7 shield points? Your port is down to 0, and aft down to 3.

5 points to port, 2 to aft.

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 55/55 | F:10 P:5 S:10 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status: evade, power core targeted
River Rat: 38/55 | F:5 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: GLITCH (PATCH) | Status: power core targeted, evade
~~~
Round 5

Zac continues to divert power to the weakened shields, while Majko turns offensive, planting a bug into their power core system. Meanwhile, Sharmain pulls a full tight Gs to bring the Loreseeker safely parked behind a cluster of asteroids.

The River Rat, seeing Loreseeker apparently fleeing, gives chase!

No attacks this round as the asteroids are blocking.

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 55/55 | F:10 P:5 S:10 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status: power core targeted
River Rat: 38/55 | F:5 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: GLITCH (PATCH) | Status: power core targeted
~~~
Round 6

init, Loreseeker: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 = 16
init, River Rat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Loreseekers, take it away.

Power Core, Targeting : 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 = 24

Majko's voice scratches through the coms. "Gunners, we have clear visuals of the power core. Target applied. "

Ooooh, big target. Super-overpowering...watch your eyes!

Omzig flips a few switches at random and the weapon shuts down briefly. He flips one switch back and the weapon returns to life.

Coilgun, Duonode: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14 Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 4) = 11

Zac continues to recharge shields.

Engineering divert DC13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

5 points to port, 2 points to aft.

Zac comms the bridge:
"I got the shields back up. Watch the aft quadrant though, the shields are still a little weak back there."

"Hey Sharmain? You ever seen one people do one of those fancy loop de loops... whats-it-called... a barrel? Hey try one of those over the asteroid and see if it throws off their targeting!" Special C makes gestures with his hands to demonstrate exactly what he wants to see happen. It's all very technical advise.

So Harec's shot would have been delayed till this round if he didn't have a shot last round...I'll repost the shot here.

With his shot lined up, Harec receives a prompt from Majko to target the power core. The crusty Lashunta mutters a few choice curse words, mashes a few commands into the targeting system and proceeds to fire. (still taking the 'floating +1')laser cannon: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21 dmg: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 Targeting their core! Announces Harec into the ship's com.

Apologies to everyone for the delay, yesterday did not go as planned.

Sharmain hears the captain's suggestion but knows she does not have the skill to perform a barrel roll through asteroids. Instead, she takes the ship through some evasive maneuvers to place it far enough away with an orientation that the River Rat should not be able to take a shot at their aft. She can only hope the smugglers are confident enough to come into range of Lore Seeker's guns as she does not wish to deprive Omzig and Harec the pleasure of a clear shot.

"Wait for it gunners, let's see if we can't lure this rat into range."

No worries, Sharmain. And that is some damn good flying. :)

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 55/55 | F:10 P:10 S:2 A:7 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status: evade
River Rat: 28/55 | F:0 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: MALFN | Status: power core targeted
~~~
Round 6

With a few taps on the display, Zac restores shields fully back to the port and almost bring the aft shields fully online. While Majko continues hacking into the River Rat's power core, Sharmain speeds away from the asteroids to draw the ysokis after that, turning at the last minute to keep the still somewhat vulnerable aft side away. She did not seem to have heard the captain at all.

Sure enough, the River Rat gives chase now that the Loreseeker has emerged from the asteroids, coming right up close! Both groups of gunner fire! The River Rat's coilgun rounds smash into the starboard shields, depleting them without taking them down. But the Starfinders' shots not only take down the front shields, the rounds gouges into the hull, triggering the bug that Majko had laid. You see a minor explosion in the power core, taking out the patch and causing it to malfunction!

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 55/55 | F:10 P:10 S:2 A:7 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status:
River Rat: 28/55 | F:0 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: MALFN | Status:
~~~
Round 7

init, Loreseeker: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 = 14
init, River Rat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Starfinders, please go ahead.

Target Power Core : 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 12

Majko cheers as the enemy 's core continues to decline, causing her to miss a line of important code. "What do you mean, object cannot be found? "

Hang on to your habbitzinzes, it's getting Slooky!

This appears to be an untranslatable Skittermander idiom, but Omzig is very enthusiastic about it. He flips some switches and a row of lights begins blinking green.

Coilgun, Duonode: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 4) = 14

The coilgun begins swiveling on its mount uncontrollably as Omzig frantically throws switches. The turret announces,

{Recalibrating lenticular targeting monoscopes. What scaling factor do you desire?}

Omzig pauses for a moment.

Ummmm...three?

{Confirmed.}

The coilgun begins to glow red-hot as Omzig flips more switches.

Sharmain addresses the rest of the crew, "I'm getting a little tired of bouncing around through these asteroids. Zac, if you can work your usual magic with the shields, what do you all think about staying here and facing them off? They have to be hurting something fierce by now."

Omzig does not look up from the wires he's reconnecting in the coilgun control panel.

Sure, boss, sounds good.

A faint hint of blue smoke lingers in the air.

Harec anticipated some maneuvering by his pilot Sharmain but, nothing could prepare him for the skill she his fellow lashunta actually displayed! Guess not all Damaya's are thinkers and fashion slaves...some of um are doers like Korasha! Harec blurts out a bit off a laugh as he says... Great flying helms-person! Didn't know Damaya's could manage a stick so well! Now line me ups so I can swat these Rats again!

When Harec comes in Range of the enemy ship again...he let's um have it! Laser Cannon: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7dmg: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Sharmain thinks for a moment, "Or I could try a flyby, though that didn't work out how I wanted last time I tried.

Sharmain, having heard no response goes with her last thought. Offering a prayer to Desna and reaching out through her star connection she channels all her energy into the piloting controls and the ship.

"Gunners, ready to fire!"

Then, after offering her thanks for the assistance provided, Sharmain calls to Zac, "Put the power into the starboard shields, I've got our aft protected."

"Omzig, get that thing fixed and shoot the enemy ship, stop trying to blow the gun up! You can be more helpful than this!" Seeing their ship skirt uncomfortably close to the enemy vessel, Special C decides not to make any comments on piloting decisions and just hopes for the best.

Roger roger!

Omzig finishes his repairs with a smart Smack! on the access panel to close it.

The coilgun boots up and begins humming warmly.

@Special Circumstances, was that Encourage intended for this round or next round? I already failed badly in my shooting this round.

This round. That's why Kuey prefers it if people spoiler their rolls. Because I have no way of knowing what you rolled before I roll if this was a table-top. I just don't read anyone else's rolls until after I make my post.

Zac continues to recharge shields.

Engineering divert DC13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

All 7 points into the starboard shield.

I think I'm still on round 7 so no need for me to fire again. I will start posting my shots in spoilers per special circumstances suggestion.

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 54/55 | F:10 P:10 S:0 A:7 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status:
River Rat: 28/55 | F:0 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: MALFN | Status: evade; power core targeted
~~~
Round 7

Rewriting history somewhat as despite posting order, I'll still resolve actions in engineering-helm-gunnery phase order.

Zac restores power back to starboard shields, trusting Sharmain to keep the River Rat off their aft. Majo continues hacking away into the River Rat's power core system, trying to push it even further. The controls become somewhat sluggish but she gets through nonetheless. Sharmain does a risky flight right by the River Rat. Special Circumstance, seeing the pilot's intent, guides Omzig to seize the opportunity to fire onto one of its depleted side. But the controls overload with the Omzig's sudden activation and blows up, filling the cabin with blue smoke. Nonetheless, Sharmain brings the craft towards an asteroid, keeping it's more vulnerable aft protected. Harec trains the starboard gun as the ysoki ship comes round that side, but the blue smoke sends him coughing just as he fires the lasers, sending the shot way off.

The River Rat, keeping its aft towards the Loreseeker just in case, fires back and its coilgun rounds punch through the recently restored starboard shields, finally clipping its hull.

Flyby allows one of the gunners to pick any arc to target, but both gunners miss this round...

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 54/55 | F:10 P:10 S:0 A:7 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status: power core targeted
River Rat: 28/55 | F:0 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: MALFN (HIT) | Status: evade
~~~
Round 8

init, Loreseeker: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13
init, River Rat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 River Rat pilot has fewer ranks so it goes first.

The River Rat flies increasingly desperate. Somehow its badly damaged engines hold together. The pilot, urged by the captain, makes another risky move and comes face-to-face with the Loreseekers!

Sharmain immediately realises her mistake, by trying to protect her ship she has left them all vulnerable in this close range, nose to nose, positioning. Now she must either tough it out or try another close flyby and hope the gunners manage to disable the River Rat this time. Well, it worked last time from a piloting perspective and hopefully, practice will help her improve. Another prayer goes out to Desna and Sharmain reaches out to the energy of the stars...

"Here we go again, folks. Let's see if we can't take out either their engine or their guns. I will offer a prayer to Desna for assistance. Portside guns, if you would, please."

Roger, roger! I...uhhh...recalibrated the lenticular monoscopes for you!

Zac once more recharges the shields.

Engineering divert DC13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Once more all points to the starboard shield.

Target Power Core : 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 = 20

The formian continues to type furiously. "Just one more hit and they'll be in big trouble! Just one more touch to that Core..."

Harec jumps into the seat controlling the port guns. I guess it's all up to me now! Better not miss! Harec lines up the shot as the two hulls of the adversarial ships pass .. Don't forget to lead it Harec! The targeting system will have trouble compensating for the speed at this close of range. Wish me luck captain!

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 53/55 | F:10 P:0 S:7 A:7 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status: power core targeted
River Rat: 28/55 | F:0 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: MALFN (HIT) | Status: evade; power core targeted
~~~
Round 8

Zac displays his masterful controls of the engineering systems, bringing the starboard shields partially back. Majko focuses her attention on bringing down the badly damaged power core, while Sharmain deftly dives under the River Rat. However, nothing the captain says is able to bring to two gunners back to focus as instead of aiming, they are struggling with whatever system gremlins have popped up.

The River Rat, despite its ailing power core, doesn't seem to have such a problem as their coilguns smashes through the Loreseeker's port shields, chipping away again at the hull.

combat map
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Lore Seeker: 53/55 | F:10 P:0 S:7 A:7 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: Normal | Status: power core targeted
River Rat: 28/55 | F:0 P:0 S:0 A:5 | Life Support: Normal | Sensors: Normal | Weapons: Normal | Engine: Normal | Power: MALFN (HIT) | Status: evade
~~~
Round 9

init, Loreseeker: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23
init, River Rat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

The River Rat, perhaps seeing how effective that strategy has been, once again flies right up to the Loreseeker on an almost near collision course!

"I swear to Abadar himself, Omzig if you don't start hitting things with that laser you will not be allowed to be friends with anyone on the ship! You are NOT being helpful!" Special Circumstances rubs at his temples in exasperation as the ship rocks about him. A quick hand is able to snatch up his drink before it can topple to the floor.

I am hoping that "The ship moves up to its speed and can turn as normal" includes not moving at all.

"I'm sending out a decoy and holding her steady, let's see what you've got boys. Time to reclaim our piece of space."

Zac continues to feed power to the shields as the ship rocks.

Engineering divert DC13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

All points to port shield.

"I got the shields back up again. Now can someone please shoot them back?"

Target Power Core : 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11

The warrior woman works the keys, struggling to keep the gunner's poor aim targeting the power core.

For possibly the first time in his life, Omzig feels fear.

Concentrate, Omzig! Must be good crewmate!