Chaosorbit's SFS PbP GameDay VII - #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (Inactive)

Game Master Chaosorbit

@Caldar see discussion for why you where moved. @Uli changed your position and target trick attack and momentum still apply I think.

Sparks buffets the Exile in a shower of shooting stars.

Jord suspects the exile possesses mystic spell powers, he also observes slight electrical current around the Exiles maul, which might imply a breath attack, and it appears the Exile may be suffering from the same diseases as the other locals. After quickly processing the info; Jord's laser riffle blasts a big whole in one of the archons, which explodes and dissipates.

Caldar backs up under cover and fires another enegry ray hitting the remaining archon. Moments later Uli somersaults by the archon and drops it with his sword cane's slash, the archon vanishes. Dr. Buse arrives and provides much need healing for Drogo with her mystic arts.

With his security gone, the Exile leaps from behind his cover, moving near Jord, an arc of electricity flies from his mouth in a cone shape. It covers Jord, Drogo, and Dr. Buse and it has a strange pungent smell about it.

Jord, Drogo, and Dr. Buse give me a DC12 Reflex for half and a Fort Save

Round 2
Map

Security, Red 9 dmg
Secuirty, Orange 7 dmg - dead
Sparks
Jord
Caldar
Uli
Dr. Buse
The Exile 10 dmg
Drogo 8 Stamina dmg + 2 or 5 hp dmg, need reflex and fort

Round 3
Sparks
Jord 2 or 5 dmg, need reflex and fort
Caldar
Uli
Dr. Buse 2 or 5 dmg, need reflex and fort

All Starfinders are up

"Blazing meteors!"

Sparks is taken aback by the electrical attack.
Her fury mounting, Sparks calls once more upon Ibra, aiming all three shootings stars at the Exile.

"Very bad lizard!"

Caldar stays next to the doorway and keeps under cover.

Caldar casts Daze at the Exile.

DC11 save negates

Fortitude: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Still not used to fighting, Buse doesn't fare well against the onslaught. She gives the Exile a taste of his own medicine with a wave of psychic power.

Mind Thrust, DC 14 half: 2d10 ⇒ (9, 6) = 15

fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Attack laser: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d10 ⇒ 4

Website not working well for me so I’m trying to see if this will work.

I think I’m cursed!

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Reflex save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
+2 to both saves if this is a spell or spell like ability.

As the electrical attack bursts around him, Jord's face creases in a slight frown. He stares at the exile as he steps back and switches his targeting sensors to the creature. That was a tactical error. He murmurs as he fires off his laser rifle.

Laser rifle with targeting: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Fire damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Uli cannons into the Exile from behind, his translator whirring as he says, "You know, we really do take surrenders."

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Sword Cane: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Slashing (Momentum): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Sorry gang - busy yesterday -- didn't get a chance to call it early

Jord and Dr. Buse escape the worst of the electric breath, although Dr. Buse feels a bit of nausea, it seems to pass. Drogo however catches the full brunt of electricity. He then fires his laser straight at the ceiling. Sparks shower of mystic stars rains down on the Exile once more collapsing him to the ground.

Combat over. You would have overwhelmed a much heartier opponent with that round of attacks.

Status
The Exile 20 dmg - out
Drogo 8 Stamina dmg + 5 hp dmg
Jord 2 Stam dmg
Dr. Buse 2 Stam dmg

Sparks looks up at the ceiling, to where Drogo fired his laser, trying to see what threat the Vesk spotted that she did not.

After the fight, if Drogo takes a few minutes to catch his breath, Sparks will offer to heal his wounds.

@Drogo: if you take a 10 minute break to replenish your SP (or even if you do not, actually) I can offer to use my daily Healing Touch and cure 5 HP. It is just that I need 10 minutes to do so.

But, now, as the Exile falls to the ground, Sparks casts a spell, to Stabilize the enemy, preventing him from dying if he is not so already...

If it seems like we have time to talk and interrogate, etc. than I 'll take the 10m and gladly let you heal me. If not than I can always use my healing potion (or whatever it's called in starfinder).

Sorry everyone, all that electricity seemed to short me out. Made me shoot the ceiling! Maybe I should stay in the back for a while so I don't get so trigger happy....

The Exile seems to still be breathing, so Sparks stabilizes him. No other threats seem imminent, so a short rest seems possible.

While Drogo takes his 10 minute break, Sparks plops down beside him and concentrates for the duration, laying her little paws on his big Vesk frame, and magically healing him.

Used my 1 / daily Healing Touch ; Drogo you heal 5 HP.

Then Sparks goes to keep an eye on the other two doors, to avoid surprises.

Jord eyes Drogo with a calculating gaze. You should use more caution in these situations. Although you are the soldier, I will assist the Mystic in guarding the room while you...rest.

Jord then covers the other door and listens behind it for anything coming.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Nothing happens during the ten minute rest. what's next?

Buse also takes some time to catch her breath and dispense healing magic.

If anyone else is down 5 HP, I'll use Healing Touch on them too; otherwise I'll take it for myself. Also resting to regain SP.

Jord takes the time to regain stamina as well. Ready to move when the rest of the party is prepared. Anything heard behind the southern door?

Sparks goes up to the Exile, and looks him over, to see if he is carrying anything special.

"What are you hiding, you bad lizard?"

And she checks to makes sure he will probably remain stabilized.
Asking her companions: "Does anyone have anything to tie him up? And maybe help me pull him up against the wall, to keep him safe but out of the way..."

Sparks glances over the computer screens and databanks that line the inner walls.
Are the screens on? What are they showing?

She asks her fellow Starfinders: "Does someone not want to see if we can pull some information from these? Maybe find out what happened here."

When Sparks asks about the computer banks, Jord seems to startle. I left my targeting system engaged. It disrupts my logic centers to some degree. Thank you, Sparks, for reminding me. Deactivating targeting system now.

With that, Jord pulls out his computer and joins Sparks at the terminal. He looks down at her and a small smile actually crosses his face. You are a very good companion. He says plainly.

Checking databases for any useful information:

Computers: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Profession (Hacker): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Jord doesn't hear anything.

Sparks examines the Exile, and finds he wears a graphite carbonskin, has an azimuth laser pistol with 1 battery (14 charges), a survival knife, and a credstick (800 credits).

Several of the computers seem broken down, but about half of the terminals are still functioning. Most of them are focused on surveillance of the outpost. But a couple seem to be viewing the planet's atmosphere, and a couple seem to display some data.

Jord actually finds it quite easy to retrieve information. This area was the control center of the outpost and the computers grant full access to the outpost's records. The video logs tell a tragic tale, a rogue strain of the Stardust Plague swept through the colony, wiping it out in days. The logs show the panic of the situation and that things got ugly as the disease ravaged the outpost. The Exile's own work can be found on the station logs, it details that he arrived at the outpost, cleaned it up by removing the remains of the deceased outpost crew, learned to access the systems, eventually learned reprogrammed the summoned security archons. Learned common, and had spent much of his time studying the Great Wawamba, attempting to uncover the secrets of how to be reborn as a Besmaran whelp himself. And that he hoped this knowledge and enlightenment would help him cure his people. The log also discloses his own struggles with the disease and his belief that his people's own original exposure to it was the fault of the Knights of Golarion.

So, is the stardust plague what is affecting the local people? Or has the disease morphed into something else? Are we at risk of the disease?

physical science: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Still not sure what this event had to do with the Great Wawamba.

I have titanium cable available to help tie up if needed.

"Unfortunate, how much of this could have been prevented," Buse shakes her head as the team reads through the logs. "But we can only move forward and right these wrongs so they will not occur again."

"The Plague is not as much of a concern now. It was quite a problem when first encountered, but advanced remedies lessen that threat. The Knights or Society can likely bring proper medicine to the locals with their next team."

Sparks points to the armor and pistol: "If anyone wants these. There's some money too we can take back..."

She looks at Drogo and then Dr. Buse: "I too hope we will not be affected. But I am happy science can now help people, thank you Doctor!"

Looking at the tied up Exile: "So, we leave him here, and pick him up later? Let us move on then!"

Sparks moves up to the north-west door: "We try this one?"

Caldar is glad the combat is over and that the Exile survived. He listens to Jord's explanations as he details what he found.

I agree we should leave him here but request that he be put someplace he cannot escape and will keep him safe. You never know when some local predator species might come in and think he is an easy meal. Which door should we try first? I wonder if one of them might be a storage closet that we could use to safely stow away the Exile.

"Good idea, Caldar. Let's see if this is a cupboard... if it is, it might have some jam jars in it!"
Sparks will check for traps--
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
--and, if all clear, try to open the door with the panel.

Drogo believes it's possible the disease could morph and it might also be possible for you to contract. But as Dr. Buse stated it is curable now.

Jord adds that, there doesn't seem to be in other life forms in the outpost, according to the outpost cameras.

Sparks opens the door, and find another opens that, and discovers a tight room containing little beyond an imposing plastic desk and an nearby chair, several old relics for the Knights of Golarion lie across the desk.

So their is more of the outpost to explore, but no more encounters. Do you want me to go ahead put it into fast forward mode? or we can go room to room.

"Oh, nice relics! Our Patrons will be happy!"
Sparks conjures a small cap with the Knights of Golarion logo on it, and wears it until it dissipates, while exploring the rest of the outpost.

I am fine with a fast forward explanation of the outpost.

Sparks will ask her comrades if they are okay with her - and Dr. Buse, "I imagine you can detect this too?" - checking to see if they are diseased?

She would cast Detect Affliction, now, and later, after each night, to see if there is an onset. Tell me if I need to roll to determine what disease if any detected.

Maybe once we get this room checked out we can lock him in here, tucked out of the way. As close to a storage closet as we might find for now. I'll put any of the equipment we found that no one wants into my bag to be distributed or returned later as everyone wants.

I'll help look around the upcoming rooms as I'm able, keeping my laser canon at the ready.

perception: 1d20 ⇒ 5

I will keep my environmental safeties running. This new Squad armor has 72 hours of protection. In the meantime, let us put this exile in this small room and proceed to the south west.

As Sparks' hat changes yet again, Jord does a double take.

I'm all for the fast-forward search. Here's my Perception if needed.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Buse offers a pair of binders to fit the Exile with, if desired. "Or perhaps we should lock the door but not restrain him, and leave some food," she ponders. "Then we can ask the locals if they want him returned again. Either way."

She also follows up Sparks' check for the Plague with one of her own, just in case, then follows along in the search.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

I'm hip for fast forward as well :)

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"Well, this kinda result should make us new friends all around"

I'm good with fast forward too

If no one else wants it, Jord will attach the survival knife to the front of his Squad armor. The laser pistol and graphite armor look nice, someone should take those! :)

I will keep this knife...for close encounters.

Sparks and Dr. Buse cast detect affliction on everyone and much to there surprise find that Dr. Buse detects for a latent disease, early onset. Although he still feels fine.

The Exile also has a disease as well.

Moving on with your search of the outpost to exit the southeastern door, and then into first the room on the left.

A medical bed stands in the center of this room. A plastic shelving unit that curves around the southern wall of the circular chamber contains an assortment of vials and random tools. Specifically, four mk 1 serums of healing, two basic medkits, and four medpatches are on the shelves. While a locked cabinet near the bottom shelf contains an advanced medkit, a spell gem of remove condition, and a spell gem of lesser restoration.

The room across the hall was the sleeping quarters of the former colonists. The room is mostly empty except for some bunk-bed units and remnants of personal items from the original residents.

The room at the end of the hall contains panels of electronics that wrap around this thirty-foot-wide circular room. The steady hum of energized computers gently drones, while lights rhythmically flash on and off. Monitor screens display live images of various rooms throughout the outpost. Most of which you recognize. The controls are an older form of hybrid technology and magical defenses; the hybridization was intended to allow easier access to the chamber
for colonists that were proficient in one or the other.

In the final room, rows of greenery line the southern and northern spaces of this fifty-foot-wide circular chamber. Curved plastic walls lead up to a transparent ceiling, partially obscured by chunks of random debris atop it but still clear enough to admit sunlight. Many of the plants contain fruits and vegetables and are still sustainable.

"Unfortunate," Buse repeats, as she takes notes on the colony. The diagnosis has left her surprised. "But hopefully not a critical problem, we will see. It was apparently a rogue strain."

"That spell gem might be a good idea for you, doc. But, if you think you can manage without, might make a nice peace offering to the Exile, since they're a sicko too."

I was thinking the same thing. I'll defer to your judgement on how sick you are likely to get if you don't use it or if he needs more testing before using. Ideally we'll need to come up with a plan that can help remove this disease from the rest of the population as well.

So let me know what you want to do with The Exile? Any further interactions with the local tribe? And any measures you want to take regarding Dr. Buse's affliction. As it stands it will be a daily Fort Save to see if it progresses.

Sparks is very distraught about Dr. Buse being ill.

"We must take all the medical supplies with us, and use them if the disease starts harming you, doctor. Let us see if we can somehow bolster your immune system and help you fight this until we can get it cured."

The spell gems (remove condition & lesser restoration) will not cure the disease but can help if there is ability loss. The advanced medkit should at least help us with the Medecine checks to give Dr. Buse a +4 bonus to all her saving throws vs. disease.

"Otherwise, I feel we should take the Exile back to the tribe, and explain what is going on here, and tell them we can go get help for them, now that we know what is going on. And then return to Absalom Station to report and see about sending medical aid."

Sparks looks at the fruit and vegetables before leaving the outpost: is there anything special or that seems rare there?

"The medkit should help stave it off. We should only use the other supplies if the worse comes to pass," Buse agrees in reply. She seems a bit more brusque than usual, likely because of the diagnosis and the fact that she is the one being given the doctor's treatment.

Upon returning to the village, she asks as many affected by the Wasting as possible to gather around her. "If you are okay with it. I will ease the pain until better help arrives." She then releases a wave of positive energy, then repeats the process with another willing group.

Using Healing Channel twice on the natives, which was said to help the pain a little. Beyond that I don't have any more actions here.

I agree with everyone about taking the Exile back to the village and explaining what happened and how we can help heal them now that we know what happened.

Caldar offers any additional help as needed at the outpost and the village.

Is there anything else we should do at the outpost or are we done with all that we can since we fast-forwarded with the expectation of doing a thorough search and scan as well as finishing any tasks without any further harm to the Exile?

Assuming that we did a good search of the outpost, Jord would like to dig around in the computer files to see if there was any information, research or help with the disease. I'm specifically looking for any information that might help with curing it.

Computers: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Jord pours over the information on the outpost computers, but finds very little of use. In fact, the research done by the outpost personnel found they were very clueless about what was happening to them.

A little more through searching finds a few more items in the armory that were hidden in a secret compartment behind one of the lockers that contains a squad machine gun and two screamer grenades I.

Sparks finds the fruits similar to those you would find on Absalom Station, but subtle differences in size and coloration.

You head back to the local village with the Exile. The locals are overjoyed you have returned safely. Karbaa runs up, singing your praises to everyone talking about how you saved his life. When they see the Exile, many of the locals embrace him, they seem to be welcoming him back. When you explain that you maybe be able to send back aid to help cure them, there is tremendous celebratory uproar as the news spreads. They throw a small celebration in your honor.

Mission completed you embark on return to Absalom Station. As Dr. Buse deals with the onset of the Stardust plague.

Dr. Buse - Go ahead and give me some Fort Saves, looking for DC13 and 2 consecutive to be cured, add in whatever applicable bounuses.

Assuming Dr. Buse makes a recovery you arrive back at Absalom Station, and provide your report to Guidance. Welcome back, Starfinders. The Knights of Golarion are eager to review the data you have recovered. I’ve prepared a list of subsequent missions that might appeal to you,
once you’re properly debriefed. There are a multitude of other lost outposts in Near Space, and with your experience, we hope you will take these assignments into consideration. Now, what have you to report?

Dr. Buse can give you the details but we ran into some disease, stardust plague?, on that outpost and she's sick. We need to get her to the medic and have her looked at, make sure she's not too contagious. Afraid the debrief might need to wait a sec.

Let's try and make sure our team is back to normal and we're not contagious to the station. Then we can mention getting some medical help back for the outpost. Ok?

Fortitude, Medkit: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 4 = 14
Fortitude, Medkit: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 = 6

Fortitude, Medkit: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 4 = 13
Fortitude, Medkit: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 4 = 21

Buse doesn't do so well dealing with the Plague, but (hopefully) recovers enough to allow for treatment by a real doctor. "This is why I take great pains to avoid sickness," she grouses a bit, but seems slightly happier to be back on Absalom Station.

Before entering the station Sparks and Dr. Buse use detect affliction to make sure no one is showing any signs of the Stardust Plague. Then Dr. Buse makes sure to get some scans at the station medical center. When she gets the all clear your off to brief guidance.

"You are cured, Dr. Buse! Yay! Ooh... not too sad to not be a martyr?"

"No need to die of illness if that was my wish," the kasatha says in a moment of levity. "Now, we can debrief and get help to the natives. They have lived with the Wasting for some time, but have done so long enough."

You make your report to Guidance, who immediately agrees to organize a medical mission to Colony-753. You find out later that the Knights of Golarion agreed to fund the medical mission after learning it was likely from there outpost that the disease effect the local populous.

Both the Knights and Guidance are please with the outcome and your outstanding commitment to uphold those things that the Starfinder Society stands for. Well Done!

The End

Not yet one for field work, Buse takes a brief vacation afterwards. She brings a few friends to a fancy restaurant, stays away from hospitals for a bit. Despite the occasional pain and constant lunacy, the kasatha looks back on the mission fondly. It's only some time after that she realizes a question that had been nagging her subconsciously. Why wasn't that ysoki wearing clothes?