Goose stealthily hugs the wall as he had approached, using his operative skills and enhanced tech to blend in.
As he notices the rod, it confirms his suspicion that it is a defensive mechanism.
GM = I have updated the map with my placement.
"Team, we might want to hold off touching that computer yet. These rods are clearly EMP rods. They seem to have an immediate reset so every round, they will release a EMP pulse in a cone. It will deal damage and has a chance of deactivating technological objects temporarily.
I am going to attempt to disable the one I am standing next to. I need a moment more to study it though.
Unfortunately each rod will have to be dealt with separately and I am unsure of the trigger. My guess is accessing the computer without permission.
Goose, you took too many actions. You moved to the rod (a move action) then searched for the hidden panel (a move action) and attempting to disable the tap is a standard action.
When Goose moves over, he is able to spot a well hidden panel.
Then you start to hear what sounds like a robot activate. Seconds later, a large robot slides around the computer and projects a strong magnetic field, effecting both Reyndold and Will. Make a dc 14 reflex save or be staggered for 1d4 rounds
Chuck is up! I think it is only fair to let you know that unlike most of the time, missed ranged attacks have a chance of damaging the environment here.
GM Dice:
1d4 ⇒ 3
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Round 1 statusNothing special
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Will dc 14 reflex save
Reynold dc 14 reflex save
Goose 38/42 SP
Bot
Chuck (has taken Inspiring Boost)
Rods
Ak
Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB)
sorry about the radio silence, I should be back in now more consistently.
Chuck followed along quietly as the team searched the complex, Computers and hacking was never a skill he had.
seeing another Robot that needs smashing drives a smile to chucks face as he starts to glow with photon light and flames erupts from his feet as he charges the Bot threatening Will!
Male Human Envoy (outlaw) 8; SP 56/56, HP 52/52, RP 10/10; EAC 20, KAC 22, CMD 30; F +5, R +10, W +6; Spd 30 ft.; Init +4; Perception +11, darkvision 60 ft.; Conditions: —
Reflex DC 14:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Reynold shrugs off the magnetic field. "We've got company!"
Chuck rushes in to get involved in the fun but in his urgency, the poor half orc nearly trips as he runs. To makes things worse, as he is stumbling, the rob reaches out slashes him with it's claw! The resulting attack from Chuck misses due to the stumble and attakc. AoO. 13 damage to Chuck
Reynold is able to resist the magnetic field trying to slow you down.
I will let you keep the dice rolls this time since this is a pretty complicated room.
The rod closest to Goose lets out a high pitch noise and the burst of EMP energy headed right in Gooses face. Somehow the burst seems to miss the critter right in front of the burst. But his weapon may get shut down from the burst. No damage but you need to make a dc15 fort save or the tech in your hand will be shut down for the 1 round. I believe this would be your scanner since that is what you had out in your hand. Do you have anything in the other hand. (If it is tech related and you fail the check, roll me a d2. 1 means your scanner is down for the round, a 2 means whatever is in the other hand is down for the round).
The rod in the south east section of the room also makes a high pitch noise as it bursts with EMP energy. The burst covers Reynold but he somehow also manages to dodge the damage. What is in your hands? Make a dc 14 fort save. If you fail, we will figure out what shuts down.
Well that was a bad round for me! Missed with both of my rods. Everyone is up besides Chuck
GM Dice:
1d20 ⇒ 14 1d8 ⇒ 2 1d20 ⇒ 4 1d20 ⇒ 2
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Round 1 statusNothing special
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Ak Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB)
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Round 2 statusNothing special
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Will dc 14 reflex save
Reynold
Goose 38/42 SP
Bot (taken my AoO)
Chuck 19/32 SP (has taken IB)
Rods
Male Human Envoy (outlaw) 8; SP 56/56, HP 52/52, RP 10/10; EAC 20, KAC 22, CMD 30; F +5, R +10, W +6; Spd 30 ft.; Init +4; Perception +11, darkvision 60 ft.; Conditions: —
Fortitude DC 14:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Reynold again shrugs off the technological effect. He points his static arc pistol at the large construct attacking Chuck. "If you're not disarming an EMP or hacking a computer, aim for that thing!"
Move action get 'em on the robot, standard clever attack vs the robot.
Male Human Envoy (outlaw) 8; SP 56/56, HP 52/52, RP 10/10; EAC 20, KAC 22, CMD 30; F +5, R +10, W +6; Spd 30 ft.; Init +4; Perception +11, darkvision 60 ft.; Conditions: —
Reynold Malkin wrote:
[dice=Fortitude DC 14]d20+5
Reynold again shrugs off the technological effect. He points his static arc pistol at the large construct attacking Chuck. "If you're not disarming an EMP or hacking a computer, aim for that thing!"
Move action get 'em on the robot, standard clever attack vs the robot.
[dice=Bluff (expertise)]d20+18+d6+1
[dice=Attack vs. EAC]d20+9
[dice=Damage (E)]d6+3
Forgot to apply get ‘em and flat-footed to my attack rolls. I’m guessing they’ll apply to everyone else too, with that Bluff result.
Will makes progress hacking the computer. He feels as if he is close to the gaining access.
Angrid uses her excocortex to start taking one of the rods apart but never the less, it still stands and is functioning.
Reynold is dodging effects left and right. He then somehow tricks the bot cleverly make it flat-footed. His shot also hits it despite his allies blocking his view. 5 damage to blue
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Round 1 statusNothing special
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Ak
Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB)
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Round 2 statusNothing special
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Will
Reynold
Goose 38/42 SP dc14 fort save
Bot -5 (flat footed)
Chuck 19/32 SP (has taken IB)
NE Rod (Goose found hidden panel)
SE Rod (1 Engineering check made)
NW Rod
SW Rod
Computer (1 computer check made)
I see I am bold, so I am posting...Not sure of exact order of things :D
The ysoki is caught in a powerful EMP burst. He's good but he's holding a sophisticated tool that gets the brunt of the blast.
Fortitude save for device in hand:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
The tools fizzles and shuts off abruptly while Goose mutters some catchy phrases that are inappropriate for children.
Meanwhile, Goose spots a hidden shutoff switch for the rod. Noting that, he uses his computer skills to disable the device.
GM - Disable the rod:
If Perception successful, standard Computers check to disable.
Perception check was successful last round, so I am posted my Computers check you allowed from last round:
I let all PCs post in blocks and just take in the order that they post. Since Chuck is stuck going between the two enemy types, the rounds will look like this from now on: Ak and Angrid will finish off the previous round while Will Reynold and Goose start the next one. Those posts can happen in any order. Then my bot gets to go. Then Chuck goes. Lastly, my rods go. Then we start back at the top. I think on my post 2 back, I forgot to take make you bold again so I am sorry for any confusion that may of caused.
Goose is able to open up the hidden panel and presses the big red button labeled "OFF" and shockingly enough, the rod sinks back into the ground. He then moves off toward the next rod to shut down.
Ak moves into the room and takes a shot at the security robot. He hits it the robot seems to be in good shape still. 5 damage to blue
Suddenly the lights turn off in the room making it pitch dark in the room. You remember seeing a light control panel in to door way [occ](Yellow rectangle on the map)[/ooc] if this robot has the power to turn off the lights remotely, it probably is also able to override the controls. You can make an engineering check at the control panel to turn the lights on. Standard action.
In the darkness, the bot also takes a claw attack at chuck again. But despite being able to see in the darkness, the bot completely misses the half orc!
Chucks turn to retaliate. Make sure you note what the source of your darkvision is if you have it.
GM Dice:
1d20 ⇒ 1 1d8 ⇒ 1
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Round 1 statusDarkness
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Ak
Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB)
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Round 2 statusDarkness
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Will
Reynold
Goose 38/42 SP
Bot -10
Chuck 19/32 SP (has taken IB)
SE Rod (1 Engineering check made)
NW Rod
SW Rod
Computer (1 computer check made)
Male Human Envoy (outlaw) 8; SP 56/56, HP 52/52, RP 10/10; EAC 20, KAC 22, CMD 30; F +5, R +10, W +6; Spd 30 ft.; Init +4; Perception +11, darkvision 60 ft.; Conditions: —
Reynold has his infrared sensors armor upgrade still installed, so he has darkvision.
Chuck, being a half orc, only barely noticed the lights go out and was easily able to dodge the robots attack while winding up for a horizontal slash with his sword and coming back after the first swing for another.
Chuck tries to swing back at the bot twice but the first swing misses completely and the second is absorbed by the armor of the powerful bot.
The rods let out a high pitch noise again and release a power bust of EMP. Both Goose and Angrid are effected by it this time. But the physical effects on them seem to miss. Man, I really need to start rolling better if I want to make this fight interesting. Both Angrid and Goose need to make a fort save, dc 15, or else an object you are holding is shut down for 1 round.
Everyone besides Chuck is up. Please remember the darkness.
GM Dice:
Rod, Angrid:1d20 ⇒ 1 Rod, Goose:1d20 ⇒ 7
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Round 2 statusDarkness
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Ak Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB) dc15 fort save
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Round 3 statusDarkness
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Will Reynold Goose 38/42 SP dc15 fort save
Bot -10
Chuck 19/32 SP (has taken IB)
SE Rod (1 Engineering check made)
NW Rod
SW Rod
Computer (1 computer check made)
Male Human Envoy (outlaw) 8; SP 56/56, HP 52/52, RP 10/10; EAC 20, KAC 22, CMD 30; F +5, R +10, W +6; Spd 30 ft.; Init +4; Perception +11, darkvision 60 ft.; Conditions: —
Did Chuck account for the +1 from get 'em and the robot's flat-footed status on his attack? Probably won't help the 8, but the 15 might hit the bot's KAC with the sum bonus of +3
Reynold's infrared sensors flick into action, displaying the entire room in monochromatic tones. "Hey metalhead! Lay off the half-orcs!" He pops off another static arc at the robot.
Move action get 'em on the robot (+1 on all attack rolls against it), standard clever attack against the robot.
Bluff:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20 Bluff reroll (Convincing Liar, forfeit expertise die):1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26Flat-footed to all PCs if CR is 7 or lower, assuming no ranks in Sense Motive. If this is still a fail, Reynold will spend 1 Resolve to make it a success anyway. Attack vs. EAC (get 'em, flat-footed):1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 30 Damage (E):1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
1. I took a move action. I can move 50'. I am unsure looking at the map which square I need to be in to use the cutoff switch. Can you advise? I have a total of 10 movement squares (50' move rate) and only moved 5 squares total so far.
2. Do I need to make another Perception check as a move action to find the switch on each new rod or just make a computers check to turn it off?
3. I have been using a semi-automatic gun. If it is analog, is it subject to the EMP pulse?
As Goose hustles to the next rod, he gets a blast of another EMP pulse, this time from a different direction. He tucks his sensitive device under his arm in a lame attempt to shield it. In the heat of things, instincts take over!
Fortitude check vs. EMP:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Luck would have it (or was it the tuck...) the device is spared another electrical overload.
Arriving quickly to the next rod, Goose scans the area with his tool and easily spots it. Having already discovered the previous one must have made this a bit easier!
Male , Ysok , Mechanic/Exocort/3 Ysok |SP 18/18 HP 20/20 RP 5/5|KAC 17EAC 17 | F:+3 , R:+6, W:+1| Init:+3| Perc: +6, SM: +0 Mechanic/Exocort/3 |Speed 30ft | Plasma fork, 12-notch (Small) 20/20 | Active conditions :
Being in position Ak flips down the screen over his eye and gathers ll the info A.N.D.R.E.A. gives him. locked onto blue AK takes aim Ranged Attack:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10Damage E+F:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Angrid is able to remotely take out another rod and continues to move.
Reynold is able to pull off another bluff, causing the bot to become flat footed again. He able to hit with the attack to boot! 9 damage to Blue
Goose is able to find the hidden panel in the next rod but hasn't had the time to mess with it yet.
Will is able to get into the computer finally and get basic access. You determine that the data core’s basic functions pertain to bookkeeping, economic computation, and cost-and-trend analysis on a massive scale. It lacks any modules that govern the EMP rods, the core-defender security robot, the room doors, or anything else in the facility. Also noteworthy, there is no access to the actual data those basic functions manipulate.
Will recognizes that there must be a firewall to get through to get access to the data. Standard action to hack again. Of you get through, it is a move action to start moving the data from the computer to put Historia-7’s data-storage device
Ak locks on to the robot and tries taking a shot at it, but the shot misses. In a very unlickely turn of events, the plasma goes right at the computer that Will is working on! The computer emits a shower of sparks in all directions and a loud neutral voice speaking Common rings throughout the room over the din of combat. Warning! Physical structure compromised! Further instability could result in autodeletion! There does not appear to be any real damage to the system.
Not having any more tricks up it's sleeve, the bot decides to lay into the half-orc with two claws. Both are able to hit Chuck putting him in a bad position! A whole 34 damage to Chuck!
Chuck's turn! Make the bot pay for it's bloody attacks?
"AAARRRGHHH!!!!!.... Ok... Angie.... Maybe your right... this isnt going the way I hoped." Chuck calls out through the pain as he darts out of reach of the robot.
Well, Reynold just saved you with making it flat footed! You still would of provoked with a withdraw because it has reach.
Chuck is able to get away while the bot is still recovering from Reynold's feint.
The rod next Goose powers up again and releases another burst. Finally the burst lands a direct blow into him and his tech once again is on the verge of powering down. 9 damage and a fort save, dc 15, or else an object you are holding is shut down for 1 round.
Everyone besudes Chuck is up!
GM Dice:
1d20 ⇒ 19 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
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Round 3 statusDarkness
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Ak Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB)
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Round 4 statusDarkness
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Will Reynold Goose 29/42 SP dc15 fort save
Bot -19
Chuck 0/32 SP 19/34 HP (has taken IB)
NW Rod (Goose knows where panel is)
SW Rod
Computer -1 (Basic access granted... firewall found)
Angrid knows her stubby legs won't get her to the robot this round, so she drops her bolter where she's at, plods closer while drawing her tactical greataxe, and activates combat tracking.
Male Human Envoy (outlaw) 8; SP 56/56, HP 52/52, RP 10/10; EAC 20, KAC 22, CMD 30; F +5, R +10, W +6; Spd 30 ft.; Init +4; Perception +11, darkvision 60 ft.; Conditions: —
Reynold visibly begins breaking a sweat as the half-orc retreats and the ysoki scurries to the rear of the room. "Goose, forget that gadget! We've got the two by the door disabled already! We just need to keep that robot at bay until Will gets the goods. Speaking of which, any chance you're about done yet?" He drops his arc pistol while keeping the tetrad rings trained on the robot, reaching to his belt and pulling out a cylindrical explosive. He whistles at the machine as he flips a safety pin out with his thumb. "Why don't you chill out for a while?" He lobs the device to the robot's foundation, resulting in an explosion of quick-freezing steam.
Free action drop static arc pistol, move action draw cryo grenade I, standard clever attack with grenade.
Bluff (expertise):1d20 + 18 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 18 + (5) + 1 = 38Flat-footed to all PCs. Attack vs. AC 5 (top-left corner of robot):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26Does not affect computer. Damage (C):1d8 ⇒ 8plus staggered DC 17 Reflex save for half damage, no staggered.
Male , Ysok , Mechanic/Exocort/3 Ysok |SP 18/18 HP 20/20 RP 5/5|KAC 17EAC 17 | F:+3 , R:+6, W:+1| Init:+3| Perc: +6, SM: +0 Mechanic/Exocort/3 |Speed 30ft | Plasma fork, 12-notch (Small) 20/20 | Active conditions :
more info fills AK's screen and head before he takes another shot with a little more power behind it Ranged Attack Blue:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13Damage E+F:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4Boost:1d4 ⇒ 1 or not
Taking another blast from the EMP, Goose braces himself and attempts to guard his scanner.
Fortitude save for device:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Unfortunately, the device gets shorted out again!
Having shaken off the effects, Goose hears the plea from his teammates that the guardian is proving to be quite formidable. He quickly attempts to disable the rod quickly.
Computers check to disable the device:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33
Another rod down, Goose then moves to an advantageous position and fires a shot at the robot.
Angrid gets into a better position and gets ready to stand toe to toe with the robot.
Reynold feints and tosses a grenade right at the bot. It goes off without a problem, but somehow it is able to dodge the worst of the blast. 4 damage to blue
Will is able to bust through the firewall, making it look easy and begins downloading the info. I will be done downloading at the start of Will's next action.
Ak takes another shot at the robot, missing it again! This time the shot misses the computer, though only by a hair.
It is a standard action to disable the rod so you can disable it and move, but you can cant also shoot Goose shuts down another rod, leaving one left up. He then turns and gets ready to join the fight!
The bot then releases a magnetic field again effecting Ak, Angrid, Reynold, and Will. staggered for 1d4 rounds (Reflex DC 14 avoids). The door to the room also slams shut, locking you in. Same stratagies for getting in can be used for getting out.
Chuck is up!
GM Dice:
reflex:1d20 ⇒ 11 1d100 ⇒ 12
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Round 3 statusDarkness
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Ak dc 14 reflex save
Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB) dc 14 reflex save
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Round 4 statusDarkness
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Will dc 14 reflex save
Reynold dc 14 reflex save
Goose 29/42 SP
Bot -23
Chuck 0/32 SP 19/34 HP (has taken IB)
SW Rod
Computer -1 (Downloading...)
Chuck is able to chug down a serum making him feel significantly better, but still not great.
Angrid feels the pull of the magnet for a moment but by some luck... maybe even by another master of the universe trying to assert some control on this one, she is able to resist it.
With no one in it's range the final rod just spins looking for someone to blast.
Everyone beside Chuck is up. The download will complete during Will's action. Don't forget to make your reflex saves.
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Round 4 statusDarkness, Door is locked
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Ak dc 14 reflex save
Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB)
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Round 5 statusDarkness, Door is locked
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Willdc 14 reflex save
Reynold dc 14 reflex save
Goose 29/42 SP dc15 fort save
Bot -23
Chuck 0/32 SP 23/34 HP (has taken IB)
SW Rod
Computer -1 (Downloading...)
Male Human Envoy (outlaw) 8; SP 56/56, HP 52/52, RP 10/10; EAC 20, KAC 22, CMD 30; F +5, R +10, W +6; Spd 30 ft.; Init +4; Perception +11, darkvision 60 ft.; Conditions: —
Reflex DC 14:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
"Will, do we have the green light or what?" Reynold barks, scooping up his arc pistol and firing a tricky shot with the tetrad rings at the robot. Geez, for the credits I sank into that grenade the least it could do is slow this hunk of junk down somewhat.
Move pick up static arc pistol, standard clever attack on robot.
Goose looks at the last rod to be disabled and then to the robot. Seeing the task is mostly finished, the need to disable the robot wins out. The operative quietly and stealthily sidesteps (5' move), lines up a shot to lower the robot's defenses using the distractions of his teammates, and fires!
Trick shot on robot: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (8) + 23 = 31
Success up to Lvl 11. Flat-footed for everyone until next round.
Shot on robot: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24 vs. Flat-footed KAC
Male Human Envoy (outlaw) 8; SP 56/56, HP 52/52, RP 10/10; EAC 20, KAC 22, CMD 30; F +5, R +10, W +6; Spd 30 ft.; Init +4; Perception +11, darkvision 60 ft.; Conditions: —
Sorry. I hate botting people so I try to make sure to give people time to post but I want to keep this game moving so I will start instituting my typical botting policy. You have 48 hours from the time I call for a post for you to post. You will get botted at around the 48 hours. After that point, you will be botted again as soon as you are the one we are waiting to post again. This will coninue till you make another post for yourself and then you will start back having 48 hours to post.
ENTER AK BOT
Ak manages to dodge the magnetic field. Having a clear shot, he boosts up his gun and takes it at the security bot.
Reynold fails to really knock the bot off his A-game but still feints enough that the robot seems unprepared for his attack. The shot hits and damages the thing. 7 damage to blue
Angrid step up ready to fight the thing, but seems to be thrown off by the creatures size or something as the attack did not go where she was aiming and it hits right into it's armor.
Will is stuck in the magnetic field so it harder to move. how long?:1d4 ⇒ 4. He is able to collect the flash drive and moves closer to the door.
Goose is able to trick the bot and hit with a nasty shot that is the post powerful blow to it yet. 26 damage to blue
Ak misses by a long shot. Luckily, the shot doesn't go to the computer.
With Angrid moving up to it, the bot has a new target and tries to claw at her twice. But all the feinting and tricking going on has messed with it's system and can not seem to land either attack. Man, these dice can really ruin a challenging combat!
For ease, since it is unlikely that someone will move into the last rod's zone, I will group you all together again so everyone is up!
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Round 5 statusDarkness, Door is locked
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Ak Angrid 36/40 SP (has taken IB)
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Round 6 statusDarkness, Door is locked
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Will Staggered for 3 rounds
Reynold Goose 29/42 SP
Bot -56 (flat footed)
Chuck 0/32 SP 23/34 HP (has taken IB)
SW Rod
Computer -1 (Done)
