GM Ietsuna's Skitter Shot 2: Electric Skitter-loo (Inactive)

Game Master Ietsuna

Gameplay thread open.

It began as a dull day aboard the Clutch, Nakonechkin Salvage’s only ship and your home for the past year or so. Your boss, the vesk Nakonechkin, brought the ship out of Pact Words space and into some of the void beyond, looking for derelict space stations or the remains of forgotten starship battles to pick through.

Suddenly, with a buzzing chime, the ship’s computers registered a starship drifting in the region. Nakonechkin rushed to the captain’s console and initiated a scan. An image of the target ship appeared on screen: a large, ornate green starship with brass accents. It looked abandoned and ill-suited to be so far from the Pact Worlds.

Nakonechkin quickly pulled on his space suit and grabbed a set of all-purpose tools. This looks like an easy enough job. You lot stay here and keep an eye on the Clutch. Try not to ‘repair’ anything while I’m away. I should be back in a couple of nanoseconds. He nodded curtly and cycled the airlock to float over to the derelict ship.

Two hours have passed since Nakonechkin departed, and he isn’t responding to your communications. Something must have gone terribly wrong—and Nakonechkin might need help!

"Its been a lot more than nanoseconds and the boss hasn't checked in! Someone comm him one more time! Maybe he forgot to turn his on. Or maybe there's nufriends and we should go meet them too?"

Gazigaz spins in his chair absently hoping for a comm reply.

Dakoyo was in his room meditating when Gazigaz's voice came over the comms. Well, he called it meditating. A human might have called it "binge-watching vids on the box", but humans always got everything wrong. Dakoyo checked the time, and sure enough, Gaz was right. The priest of Ibra slung on his stethoscope and gathered his staff and equipment.

"This is Dakoyo, I am coming fasttime. We will go out into the unknown to rescue friend Nakonechkin and explore this new territory. I cannot wait! I don't know why he left us here, anyways. It's not our fault that the last salvage mission had to be scrubbed, just because Quonx pulled that lever! It was clearly marked with an alien text that absolutely said 'Please pull this lever'. I am sure that's what it said. Anyways, friend Nakonechkin needs our help, and help is what skittermanders do best."

"Speaking of help, Gazigaz, you should watch this ancient serial I was just meditating. It had a group of doctors that worked in a small room called an Eeyarr. They seemed to spend as much time in mating rituals as actually helping people. It was a neff ritual to give them power to heal, I think. Do you think I could convince Nako to try with me, so I could improve my healing powers?"

Gazigaz replies back over the comm "Drift...I'll watch it when we get back but ask Nako on the way! We've gotta give this allsix if friend Nakonechkin is in trouble!"

Just waiting of the other half of our adventuring team. In the mean time I will throw out a computers check to scan the vessel

"Maybe he just made nufriends! Maybe the stuff over there is so drift that he just forgot about it! I want to see it!"

Quonx decides to scan the other ship.

Computers: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

She frowns. "There are 12 nufriends over there, but Nako is asleep! Maybe we should go wake him up and remind him he would be back in two nanoseconds! We should also remind him that coming back in two nanoseconds doesn't make any sense... he can't even leave in two nanoseconds!"

Open all the spoilers

"Let's go through the aft airlock, we might be able to force it open."

"Nako isn't asleep. Nakonechkin may be asleep over there, but Nako is wide awake right here. Let's go wake him up, gree? And while we are there, we can try to make plenty of nufriends as well!" Carrying all her gear that she needs, Nako runs to wait for the others by the airlock of the Clutch, ready to go over to the Emerald Empyrean.

"Onward to nufriends!"

Gazigaz leaps out of his chair and heads to the airlock.

The airlock on the Clutch is open. You look across and see that the Emerald Empyrean is only a few hundred feet away. You could easily float from your ship to the other in just a few minutes.

A large golden rocket blasting out of a glass of sparkling wine adorns the side of the ship marking the air lock of the cruise ship. Beside the hatch is a small access panel.

OOC Question because I'm feeling ignorant, would jumping to the other ship feel abnormal for A) these Skittermanders and B) spacefarers in general? Without some kind of propulsion or tether on our suits it seems super risky to me as a player

You can float across. It is not strange at all. It is how Nakonechkin got across after all

"Time to suit up, friends! He who waits, loses, as grampa Queconix used to say!"

With a squeal of joy and excitement, Dakoyo launched himself towards the other ship's airlock.

forgot one of us was named Nako. Meant it as a nickname for the captain.

Quonx launches herself out of the airlock towards the other ship, aiming to reach the control panel and open the door.

Gazigaz hits the environmental protections on his suit and jumps out into the black, spinning slightly, all six arms pulled back for optimal aerodynamics that totally matter in space...

He puts two of his arms forward once they get close to the Emerald Empyrean to brace himself against its hull.

Nako follows across the void, landing above the airlock doors and latching on with all of her eight limbs. She waits, ready to open the door by force when given the go ahead by the others.

The four of you variously glide, swim, spin and generally move across towards the target ship. It is as you are between the two ships that a micro-meteorite shower strikes and thousands of tiny pebbles rains down on you

Make a DC 13 Reflex save or take Rocks Fall: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) = 5 non-lethal damage

Just before he reaches the safety of the other ships hull, Gazigaz's spin sees him looking directly at the swarm of micro-meteorites!

He tries to tuck during his spin to avoid being struck...

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

and manages instead to head right for them!

REFLEX: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

"Ouch! Where did those come from??” Quonx yells into the comms.

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

"Space, I would imagine."

Dakoya saw the micrometeorites coming from the corner of his eye and spun in space, twisting and flailing to get out of the path of the deadly swarm.

reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

The four of you make it, mostly unharmed, to the outside of the Emerald Empyrean. You are at the large access door. A small computer access panel sits off to the side.

The micro-shower seems to have gone as quickly as it came.

engineering: 10 + 12 = 22

"Yup, boss came this way. Probably. I'll get this right open."

Quonx sets to the panel. +9 engineering, +12 computers. Take 10 if possible.

my busy week starts today. Feel free to bot me as soon as everyone else acts, it's tactically convenient, or my PC can address the check at hand.

"Is it open!? Can we get in?" Gazigaz waves 2 of his arms, excited to get in and get away from the inclement space weather.

I am sure I posted. Sorry all

You enter the airlock and regather yourselves. Map is up. See link at the top

"Another door! Friend Nankoneckin isn't here either!" Gazigaz moves and checks if this door is open, maybe he's behind this one!

Gazigaz will open the next door and take a peek inside if its unlocked.

This square chamber has little in the way of furnishings, and the walls and ceiling are a clean white, while the floor is a silvery metal. Four cages are stacked in the two forward corners of the room. A heavy door leads into the airlock to the port, while a flickering holographic sign reading “Welcome Guests” floats over the door to the starboard.

Three robots hover here. As soon as you enter a robotic voice emanates from one. Error! Pets must be placed in approved carriers before boarding the Emerald Empyrean. Initiating containment protocols.

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act

Nako
Quonx
Gazigaz
Robots
Dakoyo

"Pets? Pets! We are not pets. We are skittermanders, here to aid oldfriends and nufriends alike! Do not attempt to contain us, or I will invoke the word of Ibra upon you!"

"Uh...nufriends we're not pets! We're here for our other friend, Nakonechkin! Have you seen him?"

Quietly to the others, "Be careful, these seem like they might not be nufriends...If they come, get that one!"

Move: Get 'Em on the White Outlined bot
Standard: Readied attack vs White Outline if the bots are indeed not nufriends. Trigger if it attacks Gazigaz or ally
Critical Arc Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9
Dmg (E): 1d6 ⇒ 5

"Hello! I hope that we can be nufriends, but if not I will have to bonk you." While she says this, she walks up towards the robot Gagigaz indicated, drawing her doshko as she goes. She then readies herself to hit it if it engages in any hostile actions.

Move Action: move down two squares, drawing doshko as part of the movement; Standard Action: ready action to attack the white robot if it attacks herself or any of the others.

Ready Action attack vs EAC (+Get'Em): 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12
Damage (Fire): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Quonx shakes her head. "I do not think these are nufriends." She draws her laser rifle and points it at the one Nako told her about.

"Don't come any closer or I will shoot you. Unless you show me you really are a nufriend! Then maybe we can help you and you can help us!"

readied attack, azimuth laser rifle, get em: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12
fire: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

White makes a grab for Nako, as it makes a grab for her she fires at it but the shot does not penetrate its armour. Gazigaz also fires at White and misses. Quonx likewise misses the robot.

White Reposition on Nako: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Nako is dragged 5 feet closer to one of the cages.

Black moves over and fires at Dakoyo

Pulsecaster Pistol: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Non-Lethal.

Yellow moves towards Quonx Provoking from Nako

Combat Round 1/2 - Bold May Act

Nako
Quonx
Gazigaz
Robots
Dakoyo -3NL

Quonx shifts her attention to the bot in front of her. "Ah! They are definitely not nufriends!" She shouts and fires at it.

shifting target tracking to the white robot and shooting at it

azimuth laser rifle, attack, combat tracking: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12
fire: 1d8 ⇒ 8

"Leave her alone you robotic ruffian!" Dakoyo used his mind to grab a nearby wrench and hurl it at the robot holding Nako, but in his hurry he missed badly.

projectile vs kac: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
b damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

"I think I know why Nakonechkin hasn't come back! Watch out for that one!" Gazigaz points again at the white robot while leveling their Critical Arc Pistol

Critical Arc Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Dmg (E): 1d6 ⇒ 6

Move: Get 'Em on White
Standard: Attack White w/ pistol

As the more yellowish robot moves off towards Quonx, Nako swings her flame solo at its back.

Flame Diablo APP vs EAC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage (fire): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

She then takes a careful step to the side, before swinging her weapon at the white robot. Taking a guarded step down-left, adjacent to both white and black.

Flame Diablo APP vs EAC: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 9

Nako swings at the yellow bot as it goes past, striking it hard.

Quonx, Dakoyo and Gazigaz all attack the bots but cannot land a shot. Nor can Nako with her follow up swing to White.

Black fires its pistol at Dakoyo

Pistol: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 = 7

White makes a grab for Quonx

Reposition: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Yellow tries to grab Nako again

Reposition: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Black scores a solid hit with it's stun pistol, but neither of the other bots can get a hold of their targets.

Combat Round 2/3 - Bold May Act

Nako
Quonx
Gazigaz
Robots (Yellow-6, White, Black)
Dakoyo -10NL

Quonx tries again.

azimuth laser rifle, attack, combat tracking: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 = 25
fire: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 7) = 15
Critical is 1d6 burn: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"I got it!" She giggles. "Okay! No more nice-Quonx!"

"Nice shot! Come on friends, allsix on the white one!"
Gazigaz fires another bolt of electricity at it once more

Critical arc pistol v. EAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Dmg (E): 1d6 ⇒ 1

Move: Get 'Em v. White
Standard: Shot at White

"Ouch! That was uncalled for, you robotic ruffian! Take this! And this! And Some more of this!"

Dakoyo pulled his needler pistol and began firing at the white robot, his shots going fantastically wide.

harrying fire: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Nako will swing her flame doshko at the white robot, switching targets to the black one if it has already been taken out.

Flame Doshko vs EAC: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18
Damage (Fire): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Quonx hits a vital component of white and it falls to the ground, smoking and non-functional.

Gazigaz fires and misses again.

White is down Dakoyo. Did you want to move the harrying fire or revise your action?

Nako takes a chunk out of the Black bot.

Black makes a grab for Nako

Reposition: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Yellow tries to get Quonx closer to a cage.

Reposition: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Combat Round 3/4 - Bold May Act

Nako
Quonx
Gazigaz
Robots (Yellow-6, Black -7)
Dakoyo -10NL

"Watch out for that one! Its got Quonx!" Gazigaz points at the yellow bot and fires.

Critical arc pistol v. EAC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 = 20
Dmg (E): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Move: Get 'Em vs yellow
Standard: Fire at yellow

More sparks fly as Gazigaz hits the metallic outer skin of the floating bot.

Combat Round 3/4 - Bold May Act

Nako
Quonx
Gazigaz
Robots (Yellow-11, Black -7)
Dakoyo -10NL

Nako brings her flame doshko around to attack the black robot again, before carefully stepping up towards the yellow one.

Flame Doshko vs EAC (-FA): 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 4 = 17
Damage (Fire): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Black is now a pile of inert wreckage on the floor after Nako's swing.

Quonx fires at yellow. "Good job, Nako! We're so close to meeting our nufriends through that door now!"

azimuth laser rifle, attack, combat tracking, get em: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 10
fire: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

White is down Dakoyo. Did you want to move the harrying fire or revise your action?

I would move it, but I missed the DC so it doesn't matter. Just call me Cyril for now ("suppressing fire!!!!")

Dakoyo pointed his weapon at the yellow robot this time, closed his eyes and began sending little flechettes at the creature's legs, trying to distract it and open the way for the others to actually incapacitate it and free Quonx.

harrying fire: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Next attack gets a +2 to hit due to harrying fire!

Yellow makes a grab for Nako. Pets belong in cages

Reposition: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Combat Round 4/5 - Bold May Act

Nako
Quonx
Gazigaz
Robots (Yellow-11)
Dakoyo -10NL