Male NG Human xenoarchaeologist operative (starfinder forerunner) 3 | SP 7/21 HP 22/22 | RP 3/3 | EAC 14; KAC 15 | Fort +4; Ref +5; Will +3 | Init: +8 | Perc: +8, SM: +8 | Speed 40ft | Trained for Trouble: 2/2 | Active conditions: None
JJ grasp the controls, just in case he needs to make space. "No. We are actually heading to a location to pick up something. A piece of sandstone I think. Something that was located at a dig. You know, the normal society stuff."
"Yeah, a sandstone tablet...sounds like something only a bunch of Starfinders would be interested in. But yeah, we're salvagers mostly, but every once in awhile a nice opportunity slips our way."
"By the way, those older Pegasus models are pretty nice ships. They have a lot of great computer systems on them. I would love to get my hands on one. The only bad thing is that their reactors aren't powerful enough to handle some of the new weapon systems out there.
"By the way, what are you guys doing out here all alone? You're a little far from the Pact Worlds, ain't ya? Seems like you're out here, all alone, doesn't it?"
The Ysoki's face grows cold and the smile disappears from his face. "Now that I think about it, we could use a little help from you. How about you just power those shields down and let us come on board. We'll take what we need and let you go on your merry way."
Male NG Human xenoarchaeologist operative (starfinder forerunner) 3 | SP 7/21 HP 22/22 | RP 3/3 | EAC 14; KAC 15 | Fort +4; Ref +5; Will +3 | Init: +8 | Perc: +8, SM: +8 | Speed 40ft | Trained for Trouble: 2/2 | Active conditions: None
"Maybe, maybe not" JJ says in response to being alone.
"Sorry friend. This ship, and everything on board, is not our property to just give away." J.J. says dryly. "Guess you are going to have to look elsewhere."
Male Dwarf Death-touched Vanguard 4 | HP 38/38 SP 52/52 | RP 6/6 | EAC 19 (20); KAC 21 (22) | Fort +8; Ref +7; Will +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +9 (+11 Stonecunning); Darkvision 60ft | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
Vindler's voice comes over the comms as well in response to Mr. Smiles's threatening tone. "I'm afraid you're forgetting one thing, friend. We're not alone with you...you're alone with us."
Mr. Smiles grins wickedly. "Well, if you want to make this hard on yourselves. Maybe I'm underestimating you guys, but from the way your pilot is manhandling that ship, I would say he doesn't have a lot of experience flying starships. I hope you don't ram into too many asteroids. We don't want you to destroy your ship before we have a chance to loot the good stuff off of it."
Taunt Piloting:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Mr. Smiles missed the DC for that by 1! Lucky ducks!
The River Rat begins to fly towards your group, unleashing a barrage of gunfire as it nimbly darts through the asteroid field.
ROUND 1 - HELM PHASE
Your socializing with Mr. Smiles earned Istovir enough time to make two Computers checks; one to locate the turrets and jam the frequency controlling them and the second check is a free opportunity to scan the River Rat. This is IN ADDITION to any action that Istovir may chose to take during this round of space combat.
The River Rat outmaneuvers the Loreseeker, darting through the asteroid field like reef shark through the sea.
The Starfinder ship will need to move first this round. Make sure that you also post any stunts you want to perform, including taking evasive action. Note that the asteroids on the map block line of sight. You also think something bad might happen to your ship if you pass through a hex with an asteroid in it.
Istovir finds the two turrets hidden among the asteroids and the frequency pattern that the River Rat is using to control them. Istovir jams the frequency with noise, rendering the turrets uncontrollable.
River Rat Ship Scan:
The River Rat is a Medium explorer with a Speed of 10 and Good Maneuverability. There is space for six crew members.
Defenses AC 16; TL 16 ----- HP 55; DT —; CT 10
Shields light 60 (forward 15, port 15, starboard 15, aft 15)
Arcus heavy reactor (130 PCU)
The River Rat also has two cargo bays, an environmental containment space, and from the lay out of the ship, you also expect that it has compartments for smuggling. It doesn't look like they are carrying much cargo and you think what they do have is probably just scrap metal.
GM Roll:
Computers:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
The Loreseeker and the River Rat cautiously each other, but the River Rat suddenly swings around and begins to fly towards the Loreseeker's flank. The smuggler ship unleashes a barrage of laser and slug fire at the Starfinder vessel's port side.
Sexless Android| SP 14/14 ; HP 16/16 ; RP 3/4 |EAC 13 ; KAC 14 | (+2 vs. disease, mind-affecting, poison, sleep) Fort. +4 ; Ref. +6 ; Will +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Init +3 ; Perception +8 ; SM -1 | | Active condition(s):
OOC:
N lvl 2 Mechanic (Exocortex) Scholar, worships Triune
Pangea swivels the Pegasus' turret, and, calling upon the computer to help calculate the asteroid gravity factor using 1 of the nodes for +2 fires the light particle beam at the River Rat, and--
Computers Target Lock Power Core:1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 4 = 18 The DC for target lock is 5 + (1.5 x tier) + defensive countermeasures, which assuming that it is at most a tier 4 ship equals at most 16 or 17. With that assumed maximum DC and the bonus to Computers, I cannot fail. I can continue roll for posterity, but personally see no point.
Also, pilot, you should be taking the other +2 node. I vote that we leave the nodes boosting Piloting and gunnery.
I will roll for Saryn for round 1 at least to keep this moving. Divert (weapons (all 1's are 2's)) DC 16:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Male Dwarf Death-touched Vanguard 4 | HP 38/38 SP 52/52 | RP 6/6 | EAC 19 (20); KAC 21 (22) | Fort +8; Ref +7; Will +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +9 (+11 Stonecunning); Darkvision 60ft | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
"Good job, Alpha," Vindler says, cheering on the android. "Keep on that turret, I'll switch between our other weapon arcs."
Enemy ship is way outside of short range, so the point weapon cannot be fired. I'll have to wait until we get the River Rat in our front or starboard arc .
Thank you Istovir. Would you mind keeping track of shields and HP for the Loreseeker?
ROUND 2 HELM Botting Saryn:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Saryn diverts some excess energy and uses it to power the shields back up. The lights flicker and the artificial gravity briefly cuts off as non-essential power is pulled out of the life support systems.
Sorry, you did mention wanting to put the node into the Piloting check. I do want to note that the node only applies to a SINGLE check. You can definitely use it for the opposed piloting check if you'd like, but it would not be available to use for any checks made to perform stunts. That's the same for gunnery, a node gives you a +2 to one attack.
Unless someone says different, I will make sure to add it into the opposed checks from now on. Feel free to use that extra node somewhere else this round.
I did already add the Piloting ranks into the AC and TL on the sheet. The base stats are AC 13 and TL 14; modified they are AC 16 and TL 17.
Sexless Android| SP 14/14 ; HP 16/16 ; RP 3/4 |EAC 13 ; KAC 14 | (+2 vs. disease, mind-affecting, poison, sleep) Fort. +4 ; Ref. +6 ; Will +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Init +3 ; Perception +8 ; SM -1 | | Active condition(s):
OOC:
N lvl 2 Mechanic (Exocortex) Scholar, worships Triune
Pangea sends some information to the pilot who switch to autopilot: "Undertake evasive maneuvers", trying to help.
The ship starts to take successful evasive actions +2 AC/TL as it makes a long double turn, first to starboard, then to port, to present its starboard side to the River Rat.
Botting Piloting:
• rolling for Evade DC 16 1d20 ⇒ 20 + using the specific +1 Piloting node from the Pegasus if not used + whatever our pilot bonus is (+10/+11?)
Nat' 20 should get us to 16!
• Moving along the red scribble
The slugs from the coil gun rock the Loreseekers starboard shields, but the laser blasts don't even come close to hitting.
"I noticed that your folks didn't seem to have a natural leader. That's the edge we got over you guys. For example, Stock here knows that if she doesn't stop disappointing me with her GARBAGE marksmanship; her pet squoax Mimsy is gonna end up taking a one way trip out of the airlock. That's we call LEADERSHIP onboard the River Rat. Might want to think about getting some of that next you venture out into space. Ain't that right crew?"
You hear an unenthusiastic cheer from the crew before the communication cuts off.
Male Dwarf Death-touched Vanguard 4 | HP 38/38 SP 52/52 | RP 6/6 | EAC 19 (20); KAC 21 (22) | Fort +8; Ref +7; Will +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +9 (+11 Stonecunning); Darkvision 60ft | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
Gunnery ROUND 2
Vindler let's out a cry of excitement as the River Rat comes into view of the starboard weapons array. "Excellent! Now it's my turn to lay into you vermin! Alpha! Bring around that turret as well!"
Pangea-Alpha blasts away most of the shielding on the front of the River Rat, but there is still enough energy to keep it front penetrating to the hull. Vindler's shot goes wide, and your opponent barely needs to dodge out of the way.
HELM ROUND 3 - completed
The River Rat circles around a cluster of asteroids, keeping its
distance while it moves into position to fire on your port side.
The River Rat continues to circle around the cluster of asteroids where the disabled turret is stationed.
You guys can feel free to post actions for ROUND 4 PILOTING and GUNNERY and even ROUND 5 ENGINEERING if you'd like. I will be away until Sunday night, so this will be the last post of mine until then.
I'll be waiting until you've posted the previous round's gunnery phase until I post the next round's engineering and science. Also, the damage from round 4 should be 20 in total because of the engineer diverting to weapons.
Unfortunately, due to the evasive maneuvers of the dueling pilots, most of the shots miss, but Pangea does manage to get a lucky laser shot against the port side of the enemy ship.
No one has taken any hull damage yet. Unfortunately, both ships have decent AC, good maneuverability, and so-so weaponry, so this might take awhile.
Apparently discouraged by Pangea's lucky laser blast, or perhaps hoping to lead The Loreseeker closer to the disabled turrets, the River Rat suddenly swings around and starts flying away from you.
As you fly by the asteroid cluster where the deactivated turret lies...nothing happens. Istovir picks up a little bit of chatter coming from the River Rat though. You can hear Mr. Smiles berating Shell over the comms for his incompetency.
Being that this is a PG-13 game, what you hear him saying to his gunner is unfit to print. It should suffice to say that no Starfinder captain would ever speak to a member of their crew in such a manner.
Gunnery ROUND 5
The retreating smuggler ship spins its turret around and blasts you with a cluster of slugs. Your forward shields deflect the high velocity rounds, but you wouldn't want to take too many more shots like that.
Frustratingly, you've had two critical hits that haven't hit through the shields. They do have a full crew, so they've also been able to repair and rebalance their shields.
GUNNERY ROUND 5 - Complete
Vindler chips away most of the River Rat's aft shielding with his laser fire, but the ship manages to dodge Pangea-Alpha's shots.
Anticipating where the Loreseeker would fly, The River Rat flies around the asteroid cluster in the other direction, cutting off your movement. The ship is flying right towards you, coilgun blazing.
GUNNERY ROUND 6 Note that it did try to use that hidden turret you passed by, so its only making the coilgun attack this round.
Pangea sees the River Rat swinging around the asteroid belt and unleashes a burst of laser fire at the enemy ship. The laser strip away the shields, leaving a smoldering mark on the ships hull.
Congratulations, you've gotten your first hull damage on the River Rat. Now, if Vindler can make a good attack, you might also get your first critical damage against them also!
Mr. Smiles opens up communication with you. You can see that the other crew members look very tense. The gold toothed Ysoki gives you a strained half-smile and says, "I underestimated the deviousness of Starfinders. I can see that all your chatter was just buying you enough time to disable our turrets. Rest assured, I won't be fooled again." Mr. Smiles voice changes from calm and jovial to an enraged shout. "And when are done stripping your ship for parts I will force your crew to go down to those asteroids and fix those turrets yourselves!"
And the River Rat continues to crush these piloting checks! I think it can be safe to say that the Loreseeker is going to need to move first again this round.
Korasha Borai (Lashunta) Spacefarer Soldier 5| EAC 23 KAC 25| SP 60/60 HP 41/41 RP 5/5| F +8 R +4 W +4| Percep 0, Init +3
If I'm reading things right, we're still at max shields and haven't taken any critical damage. If that's true, then Saryn will boost power to weapons.
"Hit them and hit them hard."
