[SFS_Aerondor] 01-29 Honorbound Emissaries (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

Zso slashes out at the jinsul close by, further injuring him with one of the blows.

M'shak continues to confound the jinsul in orange weakening it further with the sonic pistol.

Bluu's singing disk also works its discordant tune against the jinsul in dark blue armor. While you might not like them, you have to give jinsul credit for being tough.

Sho then grants Bluu and Zso the speed of the grave to help them send their foes on their way to his mistress.

Goose pulls a nice trick on the orange jinsul but his pistol's bullet is deflected by the jinsul's armor. He too has an Abdarcorp provided haste rune. Quickly touching it the pistol spits death, and drops the jinsul in orange.

Status, time to pick up: 2 rounds, bold may post
Bugface 54/56SP
Jinsul
light blue stuff: (2) 63 damage
dark blue 34
pink (S)
red (S)
Crew
---reduce time to pickup---
Zso 0/56SP; 8/9RP; hasted; promotional reroll used;
M'Shak 27/49SP -
Bluuu 41/63SP; hasted
Sho 19/64SP; 8/9RP
Goose (2 holograms) 52/54 SP; promotional reroll used;

Bugface makes way for the crew and tries to re-anchor to the wing.

Athletics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

Then Bugface shoots at the jinsuul in red for good measure.

Attack vs EAC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
E&F Damage: 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (4, 5) + 7 = 16

Bugface moves to let the alien spacefarers through, sending off another shot of Bugface's own, which misses badly.

Toward the front of the ship, the jinsul in light blue armor explodes in a ball of superheated steam. This catches his ally, Bluuu and Zso. His ally attacks Bluu with its leg blades but again has no luck better past Bluu's defences.

Supernova! 21 fire damage to Zso and Bluu, ref DC15 for half

Meanwhile at the other side of the ship, one of the jinsul fires at M'Shak, and the other at Goose. M'Shak can't avoid the blast and feels the cold intently.

The crew slowly move toward the wing tip...

Status, time to pick up: 1 rounds, bold may post
Zso 0/56SP; 8/9RP; hasted; promotional reroll used; 21 further damage (reduce to 10 if ref DC 15 made)
M'Shak 7/49SP -
Bluuu 41/63SP; hasted; 21 further damage (reduce to 10 if ref DC 15 made)
Sho 19/64SP; 8/9RP
Goose (2 holograms) 52/54 SP; promotional reroll used;
Bugface 54/56SP
Jinsul
light blue stuff: (3) 63 damage
dark blue 44
pink
red
Crew
---reduce time to pickup---

M'shak wounds starts to be dangerous but they need to keep the Jinsul from the crew and she continues the fight rather than retreating.

She targets the closest Jinsul Red to meddle with its armor and shoots

Trick (Engineering) - take 10 -: 10 + 17 + 4 = 31
Sonic Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 Red is Flat-footed until the end of my next turn
Damages, So: 1d8 + 3 + 4d8 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (8, 8, 3, 7) = 33

Goose backs up, closing the gap in order to provide proper coverage for crew. He risks a glanced at Zso and Bluuu, hoping they can beat a hasty retreat before they get entirely surrounded.

Goose continues pressing the attack at Red.

Trick Attack vs RED = 10 + 26 = 36 (Beats up to CR 16). Target is Flat-footed to me and to the team until my next turn.

Fire Semi-Auto Pistol on RED vs. FF KAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Damage, Analog/Penetrating, Semi-Auto pistol: 1d6 + 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + (6, 7, 5, 8) + 4 = 35

NOTE: RED is now Flat-footed for everyone until my next turn.

The jinsul in red is hit hard by the two operatives, but is still up.

Status, time to pick up: 1 rounds, bold may post
Zso 0/56SP; 8/9RP; hasted; promotional reroll used; 21 further damage (reduce to 10 if ref DC 15 made)
Bluuu 41/63SP; hasted; 21 further damage (reduce to 10 if ref DC 15 made)
Sho 19/64SP; 8/9RP
Bugface 54/56SP
Jinsul
light blue stuff: (3) 63 damage
dark blue 44
pink
red - 68 damage
Crew
---reduce time to pickup---
M'Shak 7/49SP -
Goose (2 holograms) 52/54 SP; promotional reroll used;

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
So only 5 fire damage after the save and the Thermal Capacitor.

Bluuuuu strikes twice at the target in front of him Dark Blue

Attack v EAC: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 4 = 15 for sonic damage: 1d4 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Attack v EAC: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 4 = 16 for sonic damage: 1d4 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Oof, terrible rolls.

then disengages backwards, calling out to Zso as he does The vesk will be here soon, and we are getting a bit stranded away from support. We should regroup.

Full attack, then moving (thanks to Haste!). Will be prokoviking the AoO

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 Also 5 damage due to the Thermal Capacitor

Grunting in pain as the fire scorches their flesh, Zso glares at the Jinsul Solarion and clenches their fists. ”Want to play scum? Then let us play!” he spits at it in Jinsul as Bluu advises on a retreat. Feeling the energy build up, Zso finally lets it free, sending a wave of fire out.

Supernova!: 9d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 3, 3, 5, 4, 3, 2, 6) = 32 DC 19 Reflex for half

As the energy flows out across the deck, Zso ceases to glow and they spin on their heel, using the magic enhancement to allow them to zip after Bluu.

Using Haste to move 70’ - on my phone so unable to move. May provoke

The Jinsul avoids Bluu's attacks, although the same cannot be said for the barathu, who takes a light wound as he withdraws.

Zso does his own explosion, catching the jinsul in light blue armour full in the chest. The Jinsul's burning strike at his behind as he pulls back burns the Solarian badly.

Status, time to pick up: 1 rounds, bold may post
Sho 19/64SP; 8/9RP
Bugface 54/56SP
Jinsul
light blue stuff: (3) 90 damage
dark blue 44
pink
red - 68 damage
Crew
---reduce time to pickup---
M'Shak 7/49SP -
Goose (2 holograms) 52/54 SP; promotional reroll used;
Zso 0/56SP; 35/60hp; 8/9RP; hasted; promotional reroll used;
Bluuu 31/63SP; hasted;

Keskodai also retreats, holding his staff in front of him as he backs toward his comrades. Upon reaching their line, he looks around, and notices Zso's wounds.

Pharasma can help heal that.

Move as shown. Cast Mystic cure 2 on Zso.

Zso HP heal: 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1, 1) + 6 = 11 That was underwhelming.

With frustration apparent in their body language, Bugface activates tracking software and shoots at red again.

Attack vs EAC+Combat Tracking: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
E&F Damage: 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (1, 7) + 7 = 15

Bugface's exocortex plots an expected path for the jinsul in red... which it dutifully follows. Talk about a work of art.
Lining up his shot the mechanic dutifuly pulls the trigger at the appointed time.... causing the jinsul in red to sprout even more red as it collapses.

That is, assuming jinsul have red blood, oh well.

Sho meanwhile sees to some of the worst of Zso's injures.

The creature in pink waves its arms again, either in anger or some other sign of contempt.

The jinsul in light blue rushes forward toward Sho, obviously unhappy about his good work being undone. Sho now understands first hand some of the pain that Zso experienced.

The other one also closes in, also waving its arms in the air.

Meanwhile the crew hover near the edge of the wing, seeing the Honorbound getting closer and closer... A ladder extends, conveniently near two large scale weapons.

Which you can operate manually if you like.

Status, time to pick up: next rounds, bold may post
M'Shak 7/49SP -
Goose (2 holograms) 52/54 SP; promotional reroll used;
Zso 0/56SP; 46/60hp; 8/9RP; hasted; promotional reroll used;
Bluuu 31/63SP; hasted;
Sho 3/64SP; 8/9RP
Bugface 54/56SP
Jinsul
light blue stuff: (2) 90 damage
dark blue 44 (S)
pink (S)
Crew
---reduce time to pickup---

Bluuuuu advances towards the jinsul that just struck at the shirren and strikes twice, circling around to get into a flanking position [ooc]And hopefully provoke an AoO so that Shohiraj can retreat back freely.

Attack v EAC: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 4 + 2 = 17 for Sonic damage: 1d4 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18Attack v EAC: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 - 4 + 2 = 15 for Sonic damage: 1d4 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

But the effects of space seem to be wearing on him as the swings are terrible. He yells out to the others. Get the Kreiholm over to the [i]Honorbound. Now!

Goose sees Zso return bruised and battered and a jinsul hot on his tail. Seeing it strike the mystic prompts him to attack!

Trick Attack vs LIGHT BLUE = 10 + 26 = 36 (Beats up to CR 16). Target is Flat-footed to me and to the team until my next turn.

Fire Semi-Auto Pistol on LIGHT BLUE vs. FF KAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Damage, Analog/Penetrating, Semi-Auto pistol: 1d6 + 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + (7, 1, 5, 2) + 4 = 22

NOTE: LIGHT BLUE is now Flat-footed for everyone until my next turn.

Unfortunately, his shot goes wide!

The starfinders lay down an intense, but ineffective set of coverfire against the formidable jinsul approaching from the front. Not too far behind you can see another group starting to make their way onto the ship surface..

Status, time to pick up: next rounds, bold may post
M'Shak 7/49SP -
Zso 0/56SP; 46/60hp; 8/9RP; hasted; promotional reroll used;
Sho 3/64SP; 8/9RP
Bugface 54/56SP
Jinsul
light blue stuff: (2) 90 damage
dark blue 44 (S)
pink (S)
Crew
---end of round 5-
Goose (2 holograms) 52/54 SP; promotional reroll used;
Bluuu 31/63SP; hasted;

The shirren mystic steps carefully away from light blue and stretches out a hand to brush Zso's shoulder and heal him again.

Guarded step as shown.

Spend an RP for healing channel: 6d8 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 4, 1, 8) = 20

M'shak moves and meddle with the armor of the light blue Jinsul, shoots, and comes back.

Trick (Engineering) - take 10 -: 10 + 17 + 4 = 31
Sonic Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damages, So: 1d8 + 3 + 4d8 ⇒ (7) + 3 + (6, 8, 4, 7) = 35

Continue to move toward our ship! We protect you

She says to the crew.

Sho steps back to heal Zso

M'Shak messes with the mighty jinsul's armour, which seizes up at just the wrong moment. Pressing the activate stub on her sonic pistol sends the body hurtling back into space, driven off the starship by the force of the sonic assault.
Though how sonic weapons work in a vacuum is beyond me.

Status, time to pick up: next rounds, bold may post
Zso 0/56SP; 60/60hp; 8/9RP; hasted; promotional reroll used;
Bugface 54/56SP
Jinsul
dark blue 44 (S)
pink (S)
Crew
---end of round 5-
Goose (2 holograms) 52/54 SP; promotional reroll used;
Bluuu 31/63SP; hasted;
M'Shak 7/49SP -
Sho 3/64SP; 7/9RP

The same the sound works in Star Wars :P

"Bugbrain here again. Bluuuuu, heroic last stands are great and all but now's not the time. Get over here. Everbody else, heads up. Bugface is about to do some weird shooting."

Bugface draws a pistol to save ammo in the Big Gun. Then Bugface shoots between all their friends to cover for Bluuuuu.

Covering Fire for Bluuuuu: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

This dice roller has always hated me. Right back at ya buddy

Sighing in relief as Kesk’s healing hands soothe their charred skkin, Zso analyses the position they are in. Turning to the refugees of the Kreiholm, Zso indicates the Large ship that has pulled up close and the boarding ramp stretching out. ”That is our Vessel, please make your way across so we can get you to safety!” he pulses telepathically in order to prevent the Jinsuls from overhearing.

Hoping they follow orders, Zso begins to glow once more, though this time with the dark purplish energies of Gravitonic force. Seeing the Jinsul in pink is able to freely target their allies, Zso moves in front of Goose to defend the Ysoki, drawing their Chalram as they do so. Then with focus, they hurl the spinning disk at the Jinsul in Pink.

Chakram vs KAc, Pink: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21 for Magic, Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Then, holding out their hand, the Chakram vanishes from it’s landing place and re-appears in Zso’s open hand. Called Fusion

On phone as ever so if someone could please move me? Thanks

Bugface encourages the jinsul to keep their faces down, while Zso throws a chakram, injuring the one in pink armor.

The jinsul close to Bluu fires quickly. He misses, but the other fires back at Buface, freezing the shirren for a moment.

The crew cross over to the Honorbound, as more Jinsul pour onto the surface of the ship.

Status, EVAC time bold may post
Goose (2 holograms) 52/54 SP; promotional reroll used;
Bluuu 31/63SP; hasted;
M'Shak 7/49SP -
Sho 3/64SP; 7/9RP
Zso 0/56SP; 60/60hp; 8/9RP; hasted; promotional reroll used;
Bugface 27/56SP
Jinsul
dark blue 44
pink 15 damage
light blue
green
Crew
---end of round 6-

M'shak moves and shoots before returning toward the Honor Bound to protect the retreat of her comrades. Shot on the Run, to move forward to blue and go back towards our ship

Trick (Engineering) - take 10 -: 10 + 17 + 4 = 31
Sonic Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 vs Dark Blue, Flat-Footed
Damages, So: 1d8 + 3 + 4d8 ⇒ (5) + 3 + (7, 2, 2, 3) = 22

Goose holds his position, using his holographic clones to take up space and look as menacing as a three foot tall (almost) space rat can look.

He using his operative training to sneak in a shot at the jinsul nearest Bluuu as the Barathu occupies his attention.

Trick Attack vs DARK BLUE = 10 + 26 = 36 (Beats up to CR 16). Target is Flat-footed to me and to the team until my next turn.

Fire Semi-Auto Pistol on DARK BLUE vs. FF KAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Damage, Analog/Penetrating, Semi-Auto pistol: 1d6 + 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + (2, 1, 4, 5) + 4 = 17

NOTE: DARK BLUE is now Flat-footed for everyone until my next turn.

"Head to the Honorbound folks! And get those big guns going if you can!"

GM said there are two large scale weapons by the ladder that we can operate manually. It may be good to hold position and fire while we retreat. :D

They should be pretty obvious on the map,. though one is right next to the evacuees..

Keskodai pauses to check the situation. He retreats slowly and activates his armor's force field.

Sticking around in case someone needs healing.

GM said there are two large scale weapons by the ladder that we can operate manually. It may be good to hold position and fire while we retreat. :D

That's a good idea. Keskodai isn't likely to hit with them anyway. Should be someone with a decent attack modifier using them.

Bugface kicks off towards the ladder, hoping that Bugface can catch the rungs. Bugface enjoys travelling the stars but only inside the safety of a ship. Bugface isn't so sure about floating freely into the vacuum.

Athletics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

Bugface clamps down on the wing behind M'shak and throws some more covering fire for Bluuuuu.

Covering Fire: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

If blue attacks you Bluuuuu(heh) your ac is +2

M'shak wings the jinsul in dark blue armor, who now looks in a bad way. Goose takes the opportunity to make him look even worse. Dead worse.

Sho retreats a bit, while Bugface does likewise.

The jinsul open fire on Goose trying to remove the troublesome operative. They wing one of his images, which blinks out, an annoyed expression on its face.

Queue cinematic scene

With supernatural haste, the starfinders pull back to the Honorbound as dozens more jinsul swarm out of the hull of Kreholm's hope.

Meanwhile the Honorbound pushes gently away, careful not to knock you off your precarious hold on the hull. Magnetic boots are useful, and there is no atmousphere for drag, but the amount of debris in this area of space is significant. Two of the crew take micrometeor hits before you manage to get inside.

Once you are safely inside you quickly head up to the bridge, where you hear Yuluzka cheering as the gunners take out a final jinsul pursuit ship. All around the tide of battle seems to be turning, with the majority of jinsul ships blown to smithereens by the battle-scarred Freehold Armada. Captain Yuluzak safely directs the Honorbound out of the fighting zone.

Speaks Forgotten Words indicates telepathically that it eagerly wishes to converse with you all.

You have shown kindness and compassion. you hear in your minds.
I would have you meet with the Kreiholm Freehold’s governing council. It would seem our policy of isolation is not longer viable...

To cut a long story short... you drop off Speaks Forgotten Words. He gives you an 'invitation' - a small egg shaped chunk of polished sapphire.

You have some time in the Drift on the way back to Absalom station to think through your ventures. Once back however you are quickly ushered into the office of Luwazi "What did you learn? Did you meet their leaders?" she asks. "Iteration-177" she adds "Cannot be with us at this time."

Goose enters Luwazi's chambers for the meeting. He's happy to see everyone fully restored and somewhat rested. Those jinsul are a nasty bunch. He looks forward to confronting them and hitting them where it hurts.

As Luwazi opens the meeting and asks the questions, Goose offers this:

"We met a wonderful leader of the Kreiholm Freehold named 'Speaks Forgotten Words'. He invited us to meet with the Kreiholm Freehold’s governing council. He went so far as to say that the Freehold would likely abandon their policy of isolation in light of the terrible jinsul onslaught." offes Goose. He continues by describing who and what they saw during their adventure, both on the planet and on the ship they boarded.

"Oh, Speaks Forgotten Words actually gave us this." says the tiny ysoki as he shows Luwazi the small, egg shaped chunk of polished sapphire. "Apparently this is the invitation!"

Iteration-177 is absent? Bluuuuu expresses in surprise. Unusual, since he seemed so interested in this mission...

The barathu shakes himself and turns towards Luwazi. We met with one of their leaders at least. He calls himself 'Speaks Forgotten Words'. A gaseous creature, but there are multiple other species in the system.

A system that is under attack. Bluuuuu taps his comm unit to bring up and display the details of their encounters. As we arrived the jinsul we already striking at the Freehold. We were able to evacuate some of them, with Yuluzak's support, but the system may have been further attacked in the days it took for us to return.

Having returned to Absalom Station, Zso attends the meeting in fine business attire in the latest Castrovellien fashion, having sent their custom armour for repairs after the scorching suffered by Jinsul blades. The Lashunta listens to their comrades reports and nods to support their words. Once Bluu has finished, he turns to Luwazi, taking a sip of a bright red liquid from a long necked glass.

”All true, all I would add is that the Honour-bound were the perfect allies and it would do the society wonders to keep up an alliance with them.” he states, taking another sip. ”This Freehold looks promising too, I look forward to discovering more about them.”

This is an accurate report.

Says M'shak nodding at Zso last's words.

"An invitation?" says Luwazi, reaching forward. "Starfinders, you soared above and beyond my expectations. This invitation could be the start of a bright new era for the Society. I’m certain that today you’ve made history. I’m so very proud of you.”

She nods to your other comments. "I'll have the good captain sent a note of credit, and a crate of that bilge-oil the vesk drink." she adds absently.

She deserves it Bluuuuu agrees. Yuluzak was key to getting us and the survivors to safety.