GM_MG's Dead Suns (Inactive)

Game Master GM_MG

Once everyone is in position, the door is opened.

There is no remaining sign of whatever originally occupied this room; it has been cleared of all furniture and decorations, save for a simple square cloth mat measuring four feet to a side. The walls, floor,
ceiling, and even doors have been painted an inky black.

A hideously mutated creature--much like a Kish, but twisted into incomrehensibility--stands here, keening softly. As the door opens, it whirls around, unleashing a howl of rage and pain.

???
Talek
Ragabash
Jax
L
Overclock (-26)
Bepo
B-Bop

The creature bounds forward in a lurching gait and attacks.

Slam: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38
Damage: 2d10 + 15 ⇒ (9, 2) + 15 = 26 Slashing

Starfinders are up!

"Owwwwwwwwww!" the ysoki squealed. "Are we sure about taking this thing alive? Didn't the Knish say that we should show it no mercy? You guys can try it if you want, but I'm not pulling my punches after that hit!"

life science: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

so close! Holy mother of god, I just looked at the image on the slides. That is nightmarish. Time for a tactical retreat. I will try to tumble away and then shoot an overcharged shot. Elliot will take a guarded step back (staying at ceiling height) and fire.
23/49 SP
25/40 streetsweeper
19/20 caustolance

tumble: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

overcharged shot: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 171d10 + 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + (6) + 7 = 15

elliot shot: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 272d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 6) + 7 = 17

Talek rushes ahead pulling out his Cryo rifle and begins casting a spell as his rifle begins glowing casting supercharge

Whoa, dat Istamakian got his sprockin' insides on da outside! Looks like a Hot Pocket exploded in da microwave! Got ta draw 'em out in da hallway here! Maybe hit da ugly dude wit' some hard hits an' den hit wit' the knock out taps?

Full round action trick attack, making stealth roll instead of taking 10, make enemy off target if successful

stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27

shock semi auto pistol vs kac: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

half piercing, half electric damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 = 6

trick damage: 4d8 ⇒ (1, 1, 6, 1) = 9

life science: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
For my question resistances/defenses

L moves up closer to the action, pulling his static arc pistol.

"Hold on little friend. I got you."

Inspiring Boost on Tiktik, 18sp

Life Science: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

lame....

Round One
Active Effects - None
??? (-17)
Talek (Supercharge Weapon)
Ragabash
Jax
L
Overclock (-31 SP, -3 HP)
Bepo
B-Bop

Attack of Opportunity: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28

Tiktik doesn't manage to avoid the things claws, raking down his armor as he flees.

His parting shot flies wide, but Elliot's is on target.

Talek is pretty sure that whatever technology created this abomination has thoroughly rearranged its biological processes--the creature's organs no longer serve the purposes they originally served. The Rebuilt Kish has the Amorphous extraordinary ability, and doesn't take double damage from Crits. Additionally, a combination of a much thicker hide and a lack of vulnerables makes the thing difficult to damage with physical attacks. DR 5/-.

Rags, Jax, Bepo, and B-Bop are up!

Round One
Active Effects - None
??? (-20)
Talek (Supercharge Weapon)
Ragabash
Jax
L
Overclock (-31 SP, -3 HP)
Bepo
B-Bop

Updated damage.

Bepo will move up and draw his Devestation Blade. The others said that if something has gone wrong, then to kill it Bepo will give the creature a nod and attack.

Attack vs KAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (3, 4) + 14 = 21

Rags moves, grasping his mote and casts Summon Creature, opening a rift momentarily behind the mutant Kish, calling forth from the halls of Elysium.

Coordinated Barrage on Bepo and Inspiring boost on Tiktik for 26, spending 1 RP for extra heals to stamina to make it 26.

To Bepo
"Stay light on your feet Bepo! Shots coming past you!"

To Tiktik
"Hang in there lil buddy! Rub some..., Jax looks around for any dirt but fails to find any, um... rubble in it.

Round One
Active Effects - None
??? (-21)
Talek (Supercharge Weapon)
Ragabash
Jax
L
Overclock (-5 SP, -3 HP)
Bepo (-32, Coordinated Barrage)
B-Bop

Lol.

Bepo moves up to the thing and swings, but misses.

The angel does hit, but unfortunately its weapon does only a small amount of damage.

The rebuilt Kish continues to howl in agony, swinging at Bepo.

Attack, vs. KAC: 1d20 + 22 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 22 - 4 = 34
Attack, vs. KAC: 1d20 + 22 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 22 - 4 = 27
Damage: 2d10 + 15 ⇒ (3, 7) + 15 = 25
Damage: 2d10 + 15 ⇒ (1, 5) + 15 = 21

Its claws rake across Bepo's torso, but luckily his DR helps him shrug off 14 points of the damage.

Starfinders are up!

Bepo is going to take 2 swings at the creature.

Attack vs KAC: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 4 = 28
Attack vs KAC: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 4 = 22
Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 4) + 14 = 24
Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 4) + 14 = 24

Crit Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (5, 4) + 14 = 23

”You got this Bepo. Come on folks, I think we may need to drop this creature.”

spending an RP to increase the heals of Inspiring Boost, 24sp to Bepo. Get em on the monster

Round One
Active Effects - Get 'em on ???
??? (-40, Get 'em)
Talek (Supercharge Weapon)
Ragabash
Jax
L
Overclock (-5 SP, -3 HP)
Bepo (-8)
B-Bop

Bepo hits with his first swing, but the second misses.

Rags fires at the monstrosity, hoping to put it out of its misery.
Solare Flare: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 15
E&F/Holy: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

The Angel takes another swing.

Sword of Light: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 = 18
Slashing/Holy: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Tiktik breathes a sigh of relief as the massive bear comes and stands between him and the monstrous kish. Hearing Jax's play call, he crouches down and charges up his rifle waiting for the right moment just like they've practiced. Soon Bepo rears back for a swing and leaves the perfect line of fire to the unsuspecting creature and both Tiktik and Elliot fire through the opening.

Man, I love Coordinate Barrage! I don't have the ammo for an overcharge shot, but I will use the Boost property on the gun for similar effect since I have a move action to spare. Elliot will take advantage of his bracing and do a full attack.
44/49 SP
43/46 HP
0/40 streetsweeper - time to reload!
17/20 caustolance

Tiktik +coordinated +get em +boost: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 281d10 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 7 + (4) = 21
Elliot +coordinated +get em +braced 1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 182d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12
Elliot +coordinated +get em +braced 2: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 192d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 3) + 7 = 16

Keeping up Coordinated Barrage on Bepo, and yeah, its definitely one of the better abilities an Envoy can have.

Attack w/ Double Tap:: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Damage w/ Double Tap, So:: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Talek attempts to line up a shot on the kish cryo rifle: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 = 111d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 supercharge weapon: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 5, 2) = 12

Round Two
Active Effects - None
??? (-88, Get 'em)
Talek (Supercharge Weapon)
Ragabash
Jax
L
Overclock (-5 SP, -3 HP)
Bepo (-32, Coordinated Barrage)
B-Bop

A big hit from Tiktik, and a smaller one from Jax, and the thing is still standing.

B-Bop is up!

I feel kinda bad, blastin' dis guy! He looks like someone dropped a pepperoni calzone on da floor an' den it stood itself up!

Full round action for trick attack, will use take 10 on stealth for total of 29 for check and see if this thing is CR9; opt to make target flat footed if successful; pistol rounds used 2of 12

pistol vs KAC + coordinated + get em: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 23

damage half piercing, half electric: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 6) + 3 = 12

trick damage: 4d8 ⇒ (8, 6, 7, 8) = 29

Whut if dese guys been usin' an' ol' microwave oven an' didn't know it an' dey left da door open an' dis is whut happens?

Round Three
Active Effects - None
??? (-124, Get 'em)
Talek (Supercharge Weapon)
Ragabash
Jax
L
Overclock (-5 SP, -3 HP)
Bepo (-26, Coordinated Barrage)
B-Bop

Missed L's Inspiring Boost last time, but it has been factored into Bepo's wildly swinging SP total now

B-Bop successfully catches the creature off guard (CR 9), and lands a massive hit on the creature.

It glares at B-Bop and unleashes a howl of outrage. Unable to reach the half-orc, however, it continues to attack Bepo.

Attack, vs. KAC, Full round: 1d20 + 22 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 22 - 4 = 34
Attack, vs. KAC, Full round: 1d20 + 22 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 22 - 4 = 19
Damage: 2d10 + 15 ⇒ (8, 2) + 15 = 25

Only a single blow lands, and Bepo shrugs some of the damage off with a display of pure beartitude.

Starfinders are up!

Bepo keeps his attack on the creature.

Attack vs KAC w/Flank: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 4 = 24
Attack vs KAC w/Flank: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 12 - 4 = 26

Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (4, 5) + 14 = 23
Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (2, 7) + 14 = 23

The creature's howls finally cease after Bepo's second swing.

Out of Combat!

The only other door in this room is across the chamber. the door appears half opened, and is likely stuck that way.

Rags, using his Sword of Light, salutes the Angel and thanks it for it's service in Celestial, before or returns to its home Plane.

"Poor creature. I'm glad we could take away its misery."

Rags kneels by the Corpse and says a prayer for the soul of the departed.

"Whew! That was scary! Great job, guys!"

"Now let's take a look at this cool old tech!" the ysoki says as he darts through Bepo's legs into the room and begins examining the room.

perceptions: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 161d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

There is no remaining sign of whatever originally occupied this room; it has been cleared of all furniture and decorations, save for a simple square cloth mat measuring four feet to a side. The walls, floor, ceiling, and even doors have been painted an inky black.

Sadly, there doesn't appear to be much left here to salvage. The unfortunate Kish here doesn't have any equipment on him.

Down the hall, Elliot can see three doors on the north side of the hall and one more on the south. All of the doors appear to be either open or stuck mostly open.

Bepo will lower his head as a sign of respect. I'm glad you can finally be at rest my friend. Bepo will back up from the door and take a seat. Do you guys mind if we take a little bit of a breather?

Will spend 1RP to restore SP if we are able to take a 10min rest

"Of course! That reminds me I really need to reload."

spending a RP to recover stamina (but mostly to make myself elligible for envoy boosts again!). And I will reload my thunderstriker and Elliot's Caustolance, and place the empty hi-capacity battery in the back up generator to recharge.
49/49 SP
43/46 HP
40/40 thunderstriker
20/20 caustolance
8/9 batteries
1/2 hi-capacity batteries

B-Bop enters the room and examines the cloth mat.

Uhggh, nasty; it's all sticky when ya walk in here. Anyone gots a squeegee?

"I see no squeegee but I do see 3 walking mops and a mobile water bucket... you might be able to clean the place up with their help." Jax says with a chuckle, making sure to elude himself from such a proposition.

The ten minutes passes uneventfully.

"Adventure awaits!" Tiktik announces as resumes exploration. This time he is careful to approach the next door stealthily and listen for occupants before waving the others (including Elliot) on.

stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Bepo takes a few minutes to clean himself off with token spell and then is ready to go

The rooms on the north side of the hall are all broadly similar. The walls of these rooms, though dirty, are a soothing aquamarine color, and remnants of comfortable-looking furniture poke out from the rubble of the northern walls. The dusty floors and lack of murals hint that no one has stepped foot in here for some time.

The exception is the room in the northeast corner, where some disturbed dust on the floor indicates someone has entered the room recently.

Hanging back while the rest of the group is investigating, L is recording dialogue samples of the Kish language while he can still speak it.

Tiktik will approach the last door stealthily, while studying the footprints (badly).

stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Tiktik Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

The disturbed dust, in one place, looks rather like a crude drawing of a kish face.

Nearby, hidden in the rubble, Tiktik spots an assault kishaxe. Beside it is an odd technological device, a cylinder about a foot high, covered in frost. A complicated lookng pistol grip at the top makes the whole thing like a bit like a fire extinguisher. Hanging from the pistol grip is a fetish made of feathers, colored stone, and chips of what appear to be high-grade bulkhead steel.

”Neat! What’s this do?” the curious to a fault ysoki says as he points the extinguisher-looking object at a corner and test the trigger.

engineering to ID?: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39

The device emits a gust of frigid air, in a roughly 15' cone.

5d8 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 2, 6) = 15

A thin layer of rime covers the walls of the corner where the spray was fired.

This is a Queller

Tiktik giggles like Skeletor.

Moving things along.

The Starfinders move to the next door.

There is an air of solemnity in this austere room. A capsule five feet in diameter and eight feet tall sits on a ten-foot square platform in the center of the room; it is made of some kind of shiny metal, and dozens of wires, cables, and tubes sprout from its surface. Many of the wires run to a freestanding wheeled console nearby. A six-foot-tall door opens into the capsule. A small shrine covered in dried flowers many diverse offerings stands against the western wall. Doors lead north and south out of this room.

Rags examines the area, trying to make senses of what is around him.
1d20 ⇒ 17 (Medicine or Life Science +11, Physical Science +10)
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Anyone want the Queller? It is a 1 bulk item that doesn't require weapon proficiency to do 5d8 cold in a 15' cone 3 times per day.

Tiktik will similarly examine the table and capsule to try to figure out how it works.
1d20 ⇒ 6 (Life Sci +13, Medicine/Phys Sci +16, Computer +18, Engineering +20)

Bepo will hold onto it unless someone else will use it.

1d20 ⇒ 1(Life Sci +14, Phy Sci +13, Med +12, Engineering +12)

B-Bop will auto assist any engineering or computers check.

The capsule here appears to be a very advanced medical device. Those placed within would be healed when the machine is activated, with both physical damage, disease, and other ailments removed.

The device appears to be attempting to replicate perfect Kishalee biology. Unfortunately, the modern Kish are no longer genetically identical to their Kishalee ancestors, which is likely the reason for the intense mutations the machine sometimes puts out. With modern Kish genetic information, it may be possible to alter the machine to work on modern Kish without these accidents. The machine could also be modified to accept beings of other races as well, although doing so adds to the difficulty of altering the machine.

On the altar, you find, beneath several wooden carvings, a triangular shaped data crystal, much like the one you found before.

I think we should fix this device so there are no more of those crazy mutations. Overclock, could you do that?

"Of course!" the ysoki says, spitting into his hands and rubbing them together eagerly.

engineering: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 20 + 2 = 33

not sure if anyone else is aiding (and how many might be the upper limit of aiders), but I included the +2 from B-Bop.