Hmm's Against the Aeon Throne -- The Adventures of The Teapot!

Game Master Hmm

Pon facepalms when he hears of the traps being disabled. After a sigh he sends a message over to everyone's comms,
Do you think you could, and how long would it take to, reenable the traps and set them to go off for anyone that goes through the door?
Also, now would be a good time to disable this AI if we can.
Doors are strategic points. We can utilize them to our advantage. Let's draw whoever is in the bridge out through the doors into a trap and then us.

"Rearm.. Easy." Rush grunts.

Dalinar stands next to Wint while people argue, once again, about what they should do.

Spec takes a look at the amulet Minos is perplexed over, borrowing the aura scanning kit from him in the process.
Mysticism: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 4 = 17
"I'm sorry friend, all I can tell is that it appears to be .....not-shiny?"

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The professor uses his shiny new headband to securely transmit into Pon's mind.
"Hullo, Pon? Is this thing on? Ahem. Do you think that you could use this jammer and black out the LT's communications? It might induce her emergence, and could also prevent her summoning those cadets from outside."

Prosper sends a smiley face emoji through comms to Dalinar, and responds to Wint's question with <Yep, these guys did so many super awful things to the colonists, we should finish them off right now before they can cause any more bad stuff!>. When Pon starts with a strategy, he goes silent, remembering that the spy doesn't want his input.

While the rest of the group settles on a strategy to getting inside, Prosper keeps Ellioch busy by asking him questions about the original crew of the Royal Venture, following up by saying "यह एक जबरदस्त ऐतिहासिक स्थल है, और आप इसके युग से बनी एकमात्र बुद्धिमानी हो सकते हैं। यदि हम आपके आतिथ्य सर्किट को ठीक कर सकते हैं, तो शायद आपके पास एक मार्गदर्शक और कार्यवाहक के रूप में आपके आगे एक उज्ज्वल भविष्य है?"

Another idea: I could also go in as Olajra and shout something like 'Your treason ends here ex-Lieutenant Sharu! Cadets, arrest that woman!', and then the party can use the momentary confusion to get off a surprise round :P
That said, I've been stealing a bit too much limelight recently, so I'll leave it to you guys.

Minos does indeed find a shocking door trap. It's triggered go off when a non-Azlanti goes through that door.

The traps have no effect on those with Azlanti blood. Why don't you just go in and get started?.

As the group (again) dithers Wint considers whether it is time to take out some tea and crumpets or not.

Yeah, lets not overthink things TOO much :-)

Why don't you just go in and get started?.

Your wish is my command.

Tired of standing around Dalinar draws his sword with his right hand and singing disc with his left then barges through the door. "This ends now! Surrender or die!"

sigh

Pon dutifully follows.

In time-honored fashion, Dalinar kicks in the door. (Well... Actually, it opened automatically with a Whoooosh.). Just before that, Minos began a summons that will emerge on his turn.

Although the front of this wide bridge has been crumpled, the rest of the room is in good repair. The nearly shattered forward viewport shows nothing but dirt and rock, with a few tough roots snaking in through the cracks. An opulent captain's chair sits atop a dais, and positions for the pilot, science officer, and gunner all seem ready for use. A complicated computer system to the right of the captain's chair has been carefully disassembled, with its pieces around it, neatly labeled as though from an archaeological dig.

Looking up from the archaeological dig as Dalinar enters is a person in full Azlanti armor and two senior cadets. "More colonist rebel scum?" A woman's voice drawls in Azlanti-accented common. "And here I thought that my day would be boring."

Everyone, you do not have to spend a move action to open the doors. They'll open automatically for anyone who enters.

As Dalinar gives his speech, Wint sneaks into the room and hides behind a console. His shot at the Lieutenant bounces off her armor.

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 1
Active conditions:

Wint
Pon

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Senior Cadet Red
Senior Cadet Green
Lieutenant Sharu

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Dalinar
Minos (plus his summons)
Rush
Prosper
Spec

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Click. Whirr.

BOTTING PON!

rifle: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
p damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Pon fires at the Red Cadet. "That didn't sound like a surrender to me."

It's the Azlantis' turn!

Lieutenant Sharu calls out, “मूर्ख! वहाँ बेवकूफों की तरह दोष मत करो, उनसे लड़ो!”

Her carbon steel curve blade appears in her hand.

Called dispelling carbon steel curve blade: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Red runs towards Pon! “गद्दार!”

Red survival knife: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Blue runs to prevent more adventurers from spilling into the other door.

Blue survival knife: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 1 / 2
Active conditions:

Wint
Pon

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Senior Cadet Red (-4)
Senior Cadet Green
Lieutenant Sharu

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Dalinar (-15)
Minos
Mini-Adjutant (-7)
Rush
Prosper
Spec

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The mini-adjustant crumble in to pieces quickly They only have 6 hp

Minos then steps forward to get a clear shot.

"That is no way to treat your own technology!"

Arc Pistol Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

He looks at the the pistol and sees is there any anti azlanti inhibitor on it.

Rush steps in and stabs the Azlanti guard in their way, looking to make quick minced meat out of him.
Bone Blade Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Bone Blade Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

That one hurt.

Dalinar tries not to show an outward reaction to the slice. Instead his equipment flares to life as he gives a slash of his own.

Attack vs EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Fire Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Photon attunement and activating plasma sheath.

Wint ducks under the console and suddenly pops up behind the lieutenant. He partly hopes he hasn't been noticed, partly hopes to takes some of the heat off Dalinar

"Ha!! Ignore me at your peril!!!"

stealth for trick attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
tactical baton (KAC): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
for bashing: 1d4 ⇒ 4 plus trick attack: 1d4 ⇒ 4

"A hit. A hit!! A palpable hit"

Wint calls out triumphantly as he lands a solid blow on the Lieutenants kneecap.

Prosper rushes into the room and calls out "नहीं, लेफ्टिनेंट! मुझे बहुत देर हो चुकी थी! मुझे इस मैल के खिलाफ सहायता करने की अनुमति दें!" He takes advantage of his Olajra appearance and any momentary confusion to move past Pon and the azlanti cadet - making a show of moving carefully past Pon and ignoring the cadet.

Once in clear space, he turns his rifle on the Lieutenant and fires a flare that arcs right past her face.

Fire Support vs. DC15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 (If successful, next ally to attack foe gets a +2 circumstance bonus on attack roll; Next ally that foe attacks gets a +2 circumstance bonus to AC for that one attack)

Bluff that the shot was aimed at Dalinar: 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 6 + (2) = 22

Spec peers around the corner at the commotion, and upon seeing the Lieutenant, suffers a palpable surge of revulsion. Revulsion that he promptly channels in her direction

She hears in her head "बेचारी लेफ्टिनेंट शारू ... वह भी नहीं जानती कि उसे यहाँ क्यों निर्वासित किया गया ... इतना दुखी ... इतना कमजोर..."

Mind Thrust - Will Save 14
Psychic Damage: 2d10 ⇒ (10, 1) = 11

Pon takes a step back and fires at the cadet attacking him.
pew: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
pew: 1d8 ⇒ 2

As the mini-adjutant crumbles, the green Azlanti snorts, "That is not our technology. That is an inferior copy made by lesser people. "

Both Minos and Rush miss the green Azlanti.

Dalinar misses the Lieutenant, but Wint does hit her kneecaps. Then Spec mind thrusts the Lieutenant...

Sharu's Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

...who shakes part of the assault off.

Pon fires on the Red Cadet!

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Lieutenant Sharu hits Wint. "Die, you little mutant pest!"
Called dispelling carbon steel curve blade: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Red runs towards Prosper in a fury, angered that his mentor betrayed them! “गद्दार!”

Red survival knife: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Slashing Damage: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (1, 4) + 10 = 15

Green turns on Rush!

Blue survival knife: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 2 / 3
Active conditions:

Wint (-18)
Pon

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Senior Cadet Red (-6)
Senior Cadet Green
Lieutenant Sharu (-14)

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Dalinar (-15)
Minos
Mini-Adjutant (-7)
Rush
Prosper (-15)
Spec

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I just cannot see how you people do it. Deluding yourselves so. You have convinced yourselves that you are better than we from other races so well that even seeing the seven of us kill 30 of you doesn't change your mind."

Dalinar strikes twice in quick succession as he taunts the Azlanti.

Full Attack with Flank: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Full Attack with Flank: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Spec staggers momentarily from the backlash from his rejected spell, then grinds his beak and doubles down on his mental assault.

"We'll see who's inferior"

Mind Thrust - Will Save 14
Psychic Damage: 2d10 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

..... and enjoys a splitting headache and petechial hemorrhaging as the backlash continues and the barest trickle of power seeps out...

That certainly didn't go as planned....ow
"Curse the fickle fates that stand with Azlant today.."

Pon fires once more at red.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
1d8 ⇒ 2

He then drops the rifle and draws his own survival knife.

Wow, that is some serious to hit and damage the lieutenant is handing out :-). One more hit just slightly better than that kills Wint :-(

Wanting to continue to help but also not wanting to risk dying right now, at least not until things get significantly more dangerous than they currently are, Wint decides to combine some discretion with some attacking.

After seeing Dalinar hit (maybe?) the distracted Lieutenant Wint 5 ft steps away (to the SW) and attempts to shoot the Lieutenant

stealth for trick attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
tactical baton (KAC): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
for bashing: 1d4 ⇒ 4 plus trick attack: 1d4 ⇒ 2

He then (Hyper) moves away from the room on the path marked
(assuming that is possible for a small character)

Because the Lieutenant was still flat-footed from Wint's last turn, Dalinar hits with his first strike against the Lieutenant!

Lieutenant Sharu's Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The Lieutenant takes the full brunt of Spec's minimal mind thrust!

She shakes her head and shouts, "Is that all you can do to me, Xaursi? No wonder we conquered your people so easily. They were meant to grovel and serve!"

With the help of the flank, Wint hits the Lieutenant, but does not manage to get off his trick attack!

Pon fires at Red!

Rush slices at Green, and then takes the attack of opportunity as he moves forward to flank with Dalinar. Someone needs to stand with Dalinar, or the Lieutenant will slay the whole party single-handedly.

Green survival knife AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 2 / 3
Active conditions:

Wint (-18)
Pon

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Senior Cadet Red (-8)
Senior Cadet Green
Lieutenant Sharu (-32)

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Dalinar (-15)
Minos
Rush (-7)
Prosper (-15)
Spec

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Click. Whirr.

BOTTING MINOS AND PROSPER

Minos attempts to shoot the Lieutenant...

Arc Pistol Attack v EAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Arc Pistol Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

...but once again his Arc Pistol is not cooperating.

Prosper five foot steps and calls Get 'Em on the Lieutenant.

"What? A wrikichee here? Get away from me!"

Called dispelling carbon steel curve blade at Rush: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Red survival knife at Pon: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Green survival knife at Minos: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 3 / 4
Active conditions:

Wint (-18)
Pon (-6)

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Senior Cadet Red (-8)
Senior Cadet Green (-5)
Lieutenant Sharu (-32, Get 'em)

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Dalinar (-15)
Minos (-7)
Rush (-22)
Prosper (-15)
Spec

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Spec actually laughs at the pompousness of the Lieutenant's last statement, and sneers mockingly
"Hah ha ... Yes milady let me serve you, I am so unworthy that I must grovel at your feet"
The laughter cuts off
"but as "mighty" as you are, nothing you can do can stop me from hurting you.... hehehe"

Mind Thrust - Will Save 14
Psychic Damage: 2d10 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

"Silence! You may be skilled with a sword but your pitiful taunts fall on deaf ears."

Feeling the nova approaching Dalinar steps back to avoid burning Rush and then a wave of flame explodes from his armor.

Super Nova Fire Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

Dc 13 reflex for half damage

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

"You think I cannot fight you, Xaursi?"

Meanwhile Ellioch has been charging at Prosper, though the hologram can do nothing but pass harmlessly through him. He then turns to the Lieutenant. "लेफ्टिनेंट, मुझे दूसरों को फोन करने दो। इन गद्दारों ने हम सबको बेवकूफ बनाया है!" Then he pulls his head back, and lights flash on the bridge, but then he slumps. "यह क्या प्रवंचना है? मैं के माध्यम से एक संकेत नहीं मिल सकता है। मेरे सभी रेडियो सिग्नल अवरुद्ध हैं!"[/spoiler]

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 3 / 4
Active conditions:

Wint (-18)
Pon (-6)

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Senior Cadet Red (-8)
Senior Cadet Green (-5)
Lieutenant Sharu (-37, Get 'em)

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Dalinar (-15)
Minos (-7)
Rush (-22)
Prosper (-15)
Spec

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With a little breathing room now as the attention of the rather vicious cadet is directed elsewhere Prosper points the flare rifle right at Sharu. "Lieutenant! Try the taunt about feathers and plucking, that one went over great when Olajra tried it. Oh, by the way, over here!" He draws Shari's attention, then unleashes another distracting flare.

Fire Support vs. DC15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 (If successful, next ally to attack foe gets a +2 circumstance bonus on attack roll; Next ally that foe attacks gets a +2 circumstance bonus to AC for that one attack)

Get em on Sharu

Ha! Missed Dalinar's ninja post!

Sharu's reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Lieutenant Sharu takes the full damage from Dalinar's Super Nova. "यह जलता है!"

Then Prosper offers fire support on the first attack on the Lieutenant to follow!

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 3 / 4
Active conditions:

Wint (-18)
Pon (-6)

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Senior Cadet Red (-8)
Senior Cadet Green (-5)
Lieutenant Sharu (-48, Get 'em)

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Dalinar (-15)
Minos (-7)
Rush (-22)
Prosper (-15)
Spec

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trick(bluff): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
knife: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
knife damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
trick damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Pon brings his knife hand above his head to bring it down in an arc on the cadet, only for his knife hand to be empty when he brings it down. Suddenly his other hand swings across from behind his back with the knife to gash at the cadet's abdomen.

Wint ducks under the console and then suddenly shoots at the Lieutenant

"Did you miss me?"

stealth for trick attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Arc pistol (EAC): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 for
Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 3 plus trick attack: 1d4 ⇒ 3

"Well, I missed you :-("

Rush retreats.
Please move me.

New tactic: Rush stabs her then guarded steps away.
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Bone Blade Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Shirt reroll
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Pon strikes at Red, with a quick little gash to the belly.

Although Wint misses the Lieutenant, Rush slips momentarily but regathers himself to strike a lethal blow to the Lieutenant, finally cutting the Azlanti woman down!

We haven't done this before, but sure... I'll allow a once-per-book reroll.

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 3 / 4
Active conditions:

Wint (-18)
Pon (-6)

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Senior Cadet Red (-11)
Senior Cadet Green (-5)
Lieutenant Sharu (DEAD)

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Dalinar (-15)
Minos (-7)
Rush (-22)
Prosper (-15)
Spec

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Click. Whirr.

BOTTING MINOS

Gore Attack v KAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Gore Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Left to defend on his own, Minos gores the Green Cadet. "Ooooooooooga CHAKA!"

Red survival knife vs Pon: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Green turns from Minos, and runs at Dalinar. "THIS is for my Lieutenant!"

Green survival knife vs Dalinar: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

Round 4 / 5
Active conditions:

Wint (-18)
Pon (-6)

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Senior Cadet Red (-11)
Senior Cadet Green (-9)
Lieutenant Sharu (DEAD)

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Dalinar (-24)
Minos + AoO (-7)
Rush (-22)
Prosper (-15)
Spec

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Wint calls out to the cadets
"Surrender IS an option, you know. You don't have to join your lieutenant in death"

He then sneaks to the side and shoots at red

stealth for trick attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Arc pistol (EAC): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 for
Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 6 plus trick attack: 1d4 ⇒ 3

"See, I didn't kill you because I WANT to take you prisoner"

Minos swipes again at the fleeing cadet

Gore, AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

He steps up behind him to continue his attack

Gore, AoO, flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

trick(bluff): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
knife: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
knife damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
trick damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Pon stomps on the cadets booted foot and brings his knife in a thrust up toward the cadet's neck.

Spec follows Minos into the room and reaches out with mental chastisement and distracting lights to throw Green off his game

"Quit now when you're behind, failure. You couldn't save her, you're never going to be able to avenge her ... Just give up"

Clever Feint
Bluff: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 + (2) = 29 If successful, opponent is flat footed to everyone until the end of Spec's next turn

The senior cadet catches Dalinar offf guard while he recovers from exploding. The half-orc quietly turns towards her, reignites and attacks back.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Crit: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Restarting Photon attunement and plasma sheath. You do still love me roller. I'm sorry for all the mean things I said.

Prosper let's out a victorious whoop as Sharu falls, and he grins with relief at the rest of the team before focusing on the last two enemies. "Time to clean this up, right?

Get em on red

He fires his last flare straight into the red guard's back.

Dazzler Flare Rifle; vs EAC: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25
Flare rifle damage (F): 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Wint calls for the Azlantis to surrender, and shoots warning shots. Minos chases Green, but misses the Azlanti Cadet. Spec feints the Green Cadet, and then Dalinar beheads him!

Pon trick attacks Red, and Prosper finishes him off with a flare!

COMBAT OVER!

(Do I hear the sounds of a 10 minute rest?)

★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★

On Lieutenant Sharu's body are two datapads. One hardened and ancient; one of much more recent manufacture.

Ellioch looks at Prosper, devastated. "मैं विश्वास नहीं कर सकता कि आपने उन सभी को मार डाला। वे अज़लंती विशुद्ध बाढ़ थे - क्या आपको कोई शर्म नहीं है?!" Then the holographic bust scowls and blinks out, but you sense its cameras are still watching you.

Minos pulls out a banana and then picks up the datapads. Moving over to one of the seats he pokes at the datapads while resting and eating.

computers ancient hardened: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
computers recent: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

"Whew, that was a tough one. Cookies anybody?"

Wint makes some magnificent cookies which, by some strange coincidence, take 10 minutes to make and consume :-) :-)

Yeah, 10 minute rest please

Minos feels a huge headache coming on as he attempts to debug the ancient computer. A little too late, he realizes that the ancient Azlanti technomancer might have put some heavy security on her device.

Oh-oh.

The GM will also take some cookies, please.