GM Ietsuna's - SFS 1-01 Commencement (Inactive)

Game Master Ietsuna

”There it is! I’ll try and draw it’s fire!” shouts Rudura.
Rudura moves forward 20 feet and throws her singing disk.
Attack vs EAC, -2 from range: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 - 2 = 17
Damage if hit, sonic: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Swift action call disk back to my hand

Alejandro looks at the creature and at Smecks wounds, "ah, tis but a scratch! Rub some dirt in it and get out there and shoot that feathery fiend in the face!"

Using Inspiring Boost for Smek, 7 SP back. Then Get 'Em on the enemy, +1 to hit it for 1 round.

"Sweet merciful, ow."

Trick Attack/Stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36
Attack/EAC/Trick: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Smek dodges through the shadows trying to line up a good shot. The pain from his wound throws off his aim.

"Thanks Alejandro, I'm feeling better... Next shot won't miss."

Ruruda's disc flies and strikes the Feather Stalker. The Stalker seems to be resistant to some of the damage though.

Smek's shot goes wide and hits the scaffolding behind.

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act

Feather Stalker -1
True Silver
Baryon
Ruruda
Smek (-8)
Vecro
Alejandro

True targets it with a spell.
Mind Thrust DC 13: 2d10 ⇒ (1, 9) = 10

Stalker Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act

Feather Stalker -6
True Silver
Baryon
Ruruda
Smek (-8)
Vecro
Alejandro

Byron struts forward while flexing his fists in his armor. "Come creature, I will test your mettle!"

double move

Vecro rushes forward, running forward next to his allies, he stops next to Baryon and makes a strong throw with his starknife. You can notice that when he makes a swing his movement leave a small trail of red light that disperses quickly.

Photon attunement 1
Move Action: 30 ft towards the enemy
Standard Action: Throwing starknife at the beast.

Throw vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14
Damage piercing: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Starknife flies through the air towards the beast, it hits the target but it is unsure if it broke through its armor. A second later the starknife returns to Kasathas hand. Returning fusion.

Vecro's knife catches the feather stalker on the flank.

The stalker flicks a harpoon at Vecro this time.

Harpoon: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The harpoon misses.

Combat Round 2 - Bold May Act

Feather Stalker -11
True Silver
Baryon
Ruruda
Smek (-1)
Vecro
Alejandro

Vecro takes a turn right and approaches the beast from the angle, stopping at a fair distance he tries to poke the Feather Stalker with a pike.

Photon Attunement: 2
Stab vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage piercing: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Yet the distance was too great and the Stalker to fast. The stab went far from the target.

Alejandro yells out again, "Yeah, right there. Stab it good!" He then lines up a shot with his laser pistol and fires, *kazorp!*

Get 'Em up again for another round, +1 to hit the Feather Stalker. Standard to attack with Laser Pistol.

Trailblazer Azimuth Laser Pistol vs. TAC + Get 'Em: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 for Magic/Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Baryon runs in with his fists clenched, ready to pummel this larger creature. not a charge
Punch: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20
thud!: 1d4 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10 (damage bonus = str [4] + hammer fist [2] + momentum [1])

Smek continues to bounce between shadows looking for a prime shot...

Trick Attack/Stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27
Attack/EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage/E/Trick: 1d6 + 1d5 ⇒ (2) + (2) = 4

Rudura moves forward and throws her disk again, then calls it back to her at the end of her turn.
Attack vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage if hit, sonic: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Vecro makes a stab but cannot seem to find the feathery creature with his pike.

Alejandro lets off a shot of his pistol but likewise has not luck.

Baryon steps up and punches the creature hard along the side of its feathered flank. There is a satisfying thump sound.

Smek dances through the shadows to get shot from an unexpected angle and nearly connects, just barely missing.

Ruruda connets with her disc as it flies into the centre of the creature.

Combat Round 2 - Bold May Act

Feather Stalker -25
True Silver
Baryon
Ruruda
Smek (-1)
Vecro
Alejandro

True Silver again tries Mind Thrust DC 13: 2d10 ⇒ (7, 2) = 9

Stalker Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

The stalker resists the damage of True Silver, however the damage that does go through is enough to drop the stalker where it sits.

Combat over

With the warehouse now safe for them to enter Station Security move in and begin cleaning up and preparing the area for the Exo-Guardians. Also emerging from behind the cordon is Ziggy. Thank you for that. I am please that you did no damage to the structure. Here, I have some items as a reward for your service. They present you with a set of basic iridishell armor, a pair of incendiary grenades I, and 400 credits. Have fun with the grenades, but don’t blow yourselves up—I like you!

Where to now?

Now we go get tickets.

The Strawberry Machine Cake album?

I think that is part two, let's go get an album

You arrive at the plaza to purchase the album and find the line to be HUGE. You join the end of the line and after 6 hours your get to the counter and purchase the album for Historia-7. However standing in line for 6 hours is no mean feat and you may be a little worse for wear Can I have a fort save from everyone please?

At this point you also have the option of purchasing extra copies of the album for 50 credits each copy.

I the interest of streamlining we will also add the leaving the plaza and sort the whole thing in 1 go.

Leaving the area is likewise a feat as their are individuals everywhere. You are jostled and bumped as you leave. Can I have reflex saves from everyone also

True Silver dives into the mosh pit of a line. When they get to the front, he purchases an additional copy of the album to give to Xigvigix.

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Refl: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

We agreed to buy 1 more copy to Ziggy right?
Vecro stands in the line with patience and buys an extra copy for Ziggy.

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Reflex save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Ok. True Silver has bought a copy for Ziggy and so has Vecro. You are allowed to pool funds to pay for that. You can also, if you wish, purchase a copy for yourself.

For some reason I haven't seen that note from True Silver. I am fine to pay for the second copy from my own pocket and I will offer it to Ziggy or keep it for myself if he does not want it.

Fort: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Ref: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

"I'll donate funds so Zigvigix can get a copy," Smek offers True Silver some creds as he purchases a copy for himself.

Buying myself a copy, and chipping in.

Alejandro pockets the grenades and then heads off to find the queue for the album.

Fort: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Feeling quite tired by the time he makes it to the front of the line, Alejandro still manages a friendly smile as he purchases a copy for himself, when someone makes a comment about him buying it for his grandkids he responds with an embarrassed smile, ”oh no, this is for me. I’ve been a big fan for years!”

On the way out he manages to show that old bones still got the moves, easily dodging the crush of bodies as he dances to the music.

50 cr for the album and 10 cr towards the group purchased one.

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Ref: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Rudura buys a copy for herself. She will also buy historia 7’s copy if no one else does.

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Reflex: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9

Baryon grumbles the entire time they are in line and after he has bought himself a copy, something about errand children.

True Sliver - Fine with being in line but jostled on the way out Bump: 1d4 ⇒ 3 non-lethal

Vecro - Fatigued from being in line but avoids being hurt on the way out

Smek - Fatigued from being in line but avoids being hurt on the way out

Alejandro - Fatigued from being in line but avoids being hurt on the way out

Rudura - Fatigued from being in line but avoids being hurt on the way out

Baryon - Fatigued from being in line but jostled on the way out Bump: 1d4 ⇒ 2 non-lethal

Where are you off to now? You have the album for Historia-7 and you have a copy for Ziggy.

Alejandro tries to catch his breath, "ugh, I'm beat. We have been going all day at this. Let's get these dropped off and then see if we can grab some sack time. I'd say drop off Ziggy's copy on the way to Historia-7 cuz I think we had a mission with her as well, right?"

Agreed.

Baryon adds some huffing and puffing to his grumbles, but nods in agreement.

Travelling across Absalom Station you stop in at the new Exo-Guardians "warehouse" where Ziggy is overseeing the conversion from storage space to office. You present them with a copy of Star Sugar Heartlove and their eye light up as the squeal with delight. My thanks. I knew I liked you. After a moment of fumbling in a box they produce a Charge Cloak and offers it to the group. You also convey that you are on your way to Historia-7 with a copy for her also and Ziggy commends you team spirit.

You bid Ziggy good bye and travel along toward the Lorespire.

The Lorespire Complex, home and heart of the Starfinder Society, is a striking campus dedicated to knowledge. Communal labs and historical departments study the Archives’ massive collection of artifacts and texts, gathered by generations of agents from across the galaxy. A quick search of the directory indicates Historia-7 frequents the Archives’ Cortex, a computerized matrix containing digital records of the Starfinder Society’s most prominent discoveries.

The android reclines on a raised chair and is plugged into the local infosphere when the doors open. The neural cables detach themselves from her neck as she swivels in her seat to address the new arrivals. Greetings, Starfinders, she says calmly. I am Historia-7. If you are seeking a mission from me, please be aware that my request requires both discretion and speed. Do not accept it if you feel incapable of working within these parameters.

I discovered someone recently hacked into Bluerise Tower’s computer systems and stole a large amount of sensitive data from the resident corporations. I wish to be privy to this information. I managed to trace the hacker’s location through many proxies and erased the trail so that station and corporate security should be delayed in their pursuit. This deception will not fool them for long, so you must move quickly to retrieve the data before they can recover it. I will leave you to decide what to do with the hacker afterward, but should it be feasible, I believe that person would be an asset to the Society.

"Were you able to discover anything else about the hacker? A tag or something that might narrow down prospects?" Smek stifles a yawn as he tries to focus on the briefing.

We were able to trace the hacker to a flat in Drifter's End. If you agree to the mission I will give you that and you should have a place to start.

Drifter's end is a district in the station’s Ring known for providing cheap housing to vagabonds of all sorts

"Of course we accept. We'll find the hacker and return them to you."

The coordinates that Historia-7 gave you leads you to an apartment that resembles a cement cube, with several tomato plants in plastic barrels sitting on an otherwise barren porch. A young man bustles around pollinating the plants.

Vecro asks his companions: "I thought that one of the albums we were supposed to give to Historia-7. Is it not the case anymore? I think we should give her one when presenting the outcome of this mission."

Saying that solarian turns to look at the young man and says to Alejandro:
"I think you should talk to him, you might have the most convincing way of speaking among us. I will join you to aid in your cause."

Vecro listens to what Alejandro is saying, adding:
"Your skills could be of value for our employer, and you will be protected by big and powerful organization."
Diplomacy aid: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Vecro listens with attention to try and spot any lies:
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

The android with the look of a Xenowarden walks up to the young man. "That's quite an innovative garden you have, also unusual in these surroundings. My name is True Silver. I fancy myself something of a gardener myself. Can I help?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Life Science: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Diplomacy/Aid Silver/ DC 10: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Smek moves along side True Silver, "I don't know much about plants, but these seem different. What are they?" He keeps a wary eye on the young man...

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Alejandro whispers to Vecro as he sees him waiting a bit before speaking, "good call not just jumping in there, we don't even know if this is our mark. Let's see if we can figure it out with a little word play, look for signs."

As his allies run ahead and attempt to learn some gardening skills from the young man, Alejandro moves up to about twenty feet away, hand holding his other allies back. "Ah yes, plants. Wonderful things. But I'm sure you know that you have to keep hacking away at the weeds to get any valuable results."

Sense Motive + Expertise: 1d20 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 5 + (1) = 21

He looks for any response to the emphasized words then continues assuming there is, "listen, let's lay it out for you. If we were here to cause trouble, we wouldn't wander up and try to talk first. Simple enough, you've got skills other than gardening and we might be interested in offering you a well paying job putting those skills to use doing some good."

Diplomacy + Expertise + Aid from Vecro: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + (4) + 2 = 31

Baryon stands back with his harms crossed and looking very grumpy.

Rudura looks on at the flat and taps her foot a ways off next to Baryon.
”I don’t know ANYTHING about computers except how to put them together. Plus I’m super tired. Dunno how much help I’ll be.”

AS you swarm the young man his eyes grow large. These are tomatoes. I have been working on growing them for several years now and I think I am close to getting the ideal plant.

He claims to have no knowledge about hacking in general or this hack in particular.

"You didn't give your name. I am impressed with your efforts here, but, as you can tell, that's not why we're here. You know nothing of computer work or what we're talking about? Maybe you can still help us. Has anything odd happened for you recently? Apart from us, I mean."

My name is Jubair. I just live here with my grandmother. Just as he mentions his grandmother a woman appears on the porch of the appartment. That would be me, but you may call me Ceren. What can we help you with?

True Silver looks upon the woman kindly. "We've been sent on a sensitive mission by the Starfinder Society to locate and interview a person with some computer skills. We believe that they are in trouble if not danger, and we want to help. Our clues have led us to your home. Can you help us?" That last is said more to Jubair than to his grandmother.

Alejandro moves up next to T.S, putting his hand on the android's shoulder in a friendly manner. He smiles at the lady, "Hello Ceren, I am Alejandro Carlos. Pleased to meet you. My friend is a bit brash, but his words are true. We have evidence that someone in this household..." he winks at Ceren "...may have liberated some information from a few corporations. So simply enough, our organization was impressed. That person would be a valuable asset to us and let's be honest, corporate security can't be very far behind us following the same trail we did."

Diplomacy + Expertise: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 10 + (4) = 26