[PbP Gameday VIII][SFS 1-99] Scoured Stars Invation Tier 1-2 (GM Gustavef) (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Harasty

Master Filament prepares for the attack as Brook's spear flies towards the bobbing drone and then returns.

Wilson determines that these are some type of Skrimish Bot. They have typical construct immunities (no non-leathal) but no other defenses or weaknesses.

Both Darin and Patterson's shots strike a flying drone.

The Red drone continues its assualt on to Darin

Autocannon Attack - Darin: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 v KAC
cannon Dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 P
recoil: 1d4 ⇒ 1

The blue one retargets on to Patterson

Autocannon Attack - Patterson: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 v KAC
cannon Dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 P
recoil: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Both shots hitting their marks

However the shot of the cannons send the drones back from thier own recoil. The bots were at the dots when they shot.

Everyone is up. Second you can still take your attack from last round

PLACE-- Current Time (0:00)

Group conditions:
Round 1

Second-1 -- 8 SP Dmg
Patterson LXII 8 SP Dmg
Master Filament
Darin -- 7 SP 1 HP Dmg
Brookwillow
Officer Wilson

Drone - Red -- 1 dmg
Drone - Blue -- 7 dmg

Master Filament, advancing with bow in hand, races to nearby cover, then let's loose an arrow at the nearest robot (red).

Ranged (bow): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage (P), photon-attuned: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Photon attunement 2

Wilson is disappointed to realize that this model isn't particularly vulnerable to electricity, but fires his weapon anyway.

pistol attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 2 E

Last Round
Second-1 fires again at the blue drone.

Hand Cannon vs KAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
DMG(P): 1d8 ⇒ 7
Crit: Knockdown

This Round
The android continues firing at the blue drone.
Hand Cannon vs KAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
DMG(P): 1d8 ⇒ 5

Wilson fired at red.

Does that chair/bench or whatever on the map provide cover vs. Red?

Second-1 explodes the drone out of the sky, before it gets it shot off on Patterson.

Everyone then focuses on the red. Filament's arrow and Wilson's shot both hit.

Darin and Brook can still act

Battered again, Darin crouches to scrounge some of the nearby machinery into as much protection as he can. then he fires once again.

move action to make a barricade, the Standard to shoot.

Attack v EAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Brook grabs his spear and moves deliberately toward the other drone. When he's within range, he once again heaves the spear toward the enemy.

to hit: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Patterson rushes across to more cover from the red drone before shooting at it, winging the hostile robot.

Laser vs. EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Laser damage: 1d10 ⇒ 1

Shots fire as most take small pieces out of the drone.

The remaining red one retargets on to Master Filament

Autocannon Attack - Filament: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 v KAC
cannon Dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 P
recoil: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Hitting soundly on the ysoki

Everyone is up.

PLACE-- Current Time (0:00)

Group conditions:
Round 1

Second-1 -- 8 SP Dmg
Patterson LXII 8 SP Dmg
Master Filament 7 SP Dmg
Darin -- 7 SP 1 HP Dmg
Brookwillow
Officer Wilson

Drone - Red -- 8 dmg
Drone - Blue -- DOWN

Photon attunement 3

Now, fully attuned to the very waves that emit the scorching heat and brilliant rays lights of the stars themselves, Master Filament approaches the remaining robot.

"Enough." he declares, once he is within a few feet of his foe. Then, the wizened ysoki solarian unleashes a wave of photonic energy in a burst of fiery plasma.

Supernova Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

Bot Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14 It looks like your DC should be 14 so it saves

The bot burns a bit but avoids most of the blast.

It would still be up if it takes full. So everyone else can still attack

Wilson looks, almost in awe, at the ysoki master. He then fires again.

Pistol attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
pistol dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 3 E

Second-1 moves around the AI, aims, and fires at the red bot

Hand Cannon v KAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
DMG(P): 1d8 ⇒ 3

Move: 30ft
Standard: Fire at bot

Patterson continues to chase after the remaining drone, firing as he comes even with the ghoran.

Laser attack vs. EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Laser damage: 1d10 ⇒ 9

And with Patterson's solid shot, the last drone falls.

A-1 seems upset, but also cautious around you now. "Yes your company has been here. Starfinderd visited the city a year ago but the defense bots killed them. In our investigation, the bots found information about a group of Starfinders trapped on the desert planet Callion-1. My computers have detected weak signals coming from that planet within the last 24 hours, which may mean some of the Starfinders are likely still alive."

Mission complete

RECON MISSION 4: THE THIRD KIND

Zigvigix, leader of the Exo-Guardians, gestures at a screen behind them. On the screen, several derelict ships can be seen drifting amid the ring system of an ice giant planet. “Look, look at that! So many ships. They all look pretty badly banged up, so we don’t expect to find any survivors here, but there must be a reason why they’re there. If you can find any intact data modules, we may be able to uncover what happened. Something destroyed those ships and we don’t know what it was, so choose a functional ship for yourselves that you think can handle any trouble you may find.”

Please select either the Drake or Pegasus Class ship.

Taking your ship you head towards the coordinates. A collection of starship remains scatter the belt area. You take some time navigating the wreckage to see what information you can find.

The Pilot will need to make three Piloting checks to maneuver through the debris and the deal with the nearby gravity well. Others can make Engineering checks to examine the destroyed ships

Star Map

"In our investigation, the bots found information about a group of Starfinders trapped on the desert planet Callion-1. My computers have detected weak signals coming from that planet within the last 24 hours, which may mean some of the Starfinders are likely still alive."

A look of relief overcomes Master Filament, followed by one of grim determination. "We must inform the fleet and get to Callion-1."

When a mission is available within the Callion system, the ysoki volunteers his team immediately.

A-1 seems upset, but also cautious around you now. "Yes your company has been here. Starfinderd visited the city a year ago but the defense bots killed them. In our investigation, the bots found information about a group of Starfinders trapped on the desert planet Callion-1. My computers have detected weak signals coming from that planet within the last 24 hours, which may mean some of the Starfinders are likely still alive."

That was all we were hoping to discover. Darin says as the android stares angrily at this being/avatar. Your constructs could have avoided destruction had you simply spoken plainly.

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Later, aboard the Pegasus Darin sits in front of a series of computers frowning again. But this time its after the readings instead of his own damaged bio-circuitry. Zigvigix was possibly understating the damage. Unlikely so many Starfinders would have drifted unawares into a standard ice belt.

Are all the red objects broken starships?

He begins trying to pick up better readings of the debris, seeing if there are any modules or systems still clinging to life.

Engineering: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Patterson boards the vessel and immediately makes his way to the helm console. He runs through the flight pre-checks, then walks around the ship and looks over the control surfaces with an expert eye. The checks done, he nods to the ground crew. "Nice job, mates. We'll try to bring her back in one piece, hey?"

Back at the helm and once the rest of the party is set, he expertly steers the ship out of the hangar bay and sets a course for the derelict ships.

Piloting check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Piloting check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Piloting check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Brook straps himself in, unsure of how he can be helpful aboard such a technical marvel. Still, he is brave and willing to go forward.

Brook can be called upon to fire a gun, though poorly. He can also do an okay job at Encourage captain actions.

Patterson navigates between the ice, debris, and the gravity well with out any incident. Scans of the ships reveal that the ships were destroyed by weapons damage. But closer examination shows that they weapons used seem be from another Pact Worlds ship, most likely another Starfinder.

While going over the data the comms crackle. "This is Captain Mathius of the ship Empyrean Eye. Who are you and what is your mission here?" The video shows a human woman in jumpsuit with a starfinder insignia

You are not sure but it seems the source ship just "appeared."

How do you respond

First Seeker Luwazi Elsebo pings each of your comm devices. ” Starfinders have recovered a signal beacon from a steamy swamp on Agillae-2. Our analysis of the data indicates there is a large group of survivors on another planet in the same system, and we will soon be ready to commence the evacuation mission.”

GM's Planet of the Dinosaurs is now closed and The Last Outpost Evacuation mission is open.

Can we tell whether or not the damaged ships are Starfinder vessels?

"Does anyone know about this, Captain Mathius?" Master Filament inquires over the comm from his position at a targeting station. "From the appearance of these damaged and derelict vessels, it appears that this woman intends to use force and, more importantly, is quite capable of doing so."

Master Filament has no Culture skill.

Culture(recall knowledge): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Wilson flips through his Starfinder Society orientation manual. "Um ... maybe ... " He skims through the directory and bios in the back.

...doesn't really ring a bell, let me check the database.

Computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Darin turns to the captain: Brookwillow.

Sudden appearance indicates advanced cloaking technology, and from damage on other vessels this may be source of the destruction. However, uncertain what other organization claiming to be would be better. Perhaps best to risk stating truth: we are Starfinders part of a widespread recovery mission?

He pauses then adds: Ask if they have wounded aboard. An offer of assistance may provide useful 'icebreaker'

Brookwillow takes the captain's chair, takes deep breath, nods at the rest of his fellow Starfinders, and says "Open comms"

He addresses this Captain Mathius. "I am Brookwillow of Parkerdale, and I, along with the rest of my crew, are Starfinders on a rescue mission. Do you require assistance? We are happy to help. Please respond."

Brookwillow signals for outgoing transmissions to be cut. "They could be fellow Starfinders. I'm concerned they may be under the same delusions as some of the others we have encountered."

Just because, here's a diplomacy check.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

First Seeker Luwazi Elsebo pings each of your comm devices. ”Starfinders have penetrated the defenses of an ancient automated city on Callion-2. They discovered that a group of Starfinders visited the city a year ago, trying to find a way to help other Starfinders stuck on the desert planet of Callion-1. We’ll begin moving resources to Callion-1 immediately.”

Table GM's- City of Ancients is now Closed and Sands of Oblivion Mission is now available.

Looks like we're off to the Sands of Oblivion next. Sounds like fun!

Your quick study of the databanks discovers that Captain Mathius and her crew were part of the first scoured stars exploration and her the Empyrean Eye was listed as destroyed.

Captain Mathius seems still skepical of your response but continues with her interrogation. "You say that you are starfinders our sensors indicate you’re phased out of the Material Plane. What is this technology?" This will need another social check

She quickly follows up with: "Are you hear to kill us like the others?" This will need another social check

Looks like we're off to the Sands of Oblivion next. Sounds like fun!

That's my vote.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8

"It appears to me that it is you who has appeared from the ethereal plane." notes Master Filament. Muting the comm, the ysoki suggests to his fellow Starfinders that the party may be dealing with a ghost ship.

Engineering: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Wilson glances around. "Or they're still alive, but phasing in and out of the planes, or something. This is real holovid stuff." He glances at Brookwillow. "You should definitely tell them we're not here to kill them."

Brookwillow asks for comms to be open once again.

"My dear Captain Mathius, we are here to help. We absolutely mean you NO harm! What can we do to prove this to you?"

diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Captain Mathis seems to pause and is currently weighing her words. "You do seem the back up we were hoping for. What are First Seeker's Jadnura's orders?"

One more set of RPing and rolls

Culture check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Clueless.

Culture: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Jadnura, yes... Darin thinks to himself.

To Brookwillow he advises: Jadnura was the First Seeker for the initial Scoured Stars mission. Their likely point of authority. May be best not to mention Luwazi’s promotion - if ‘ghost ship’ confrontation with change to status quo could prove triggering. Perhaps best to direct a general regroup to Bastia 6 Or wherever the Starfinder Capital ships are orbiting, something Is probably know IC if not in person for extraction?

Darin has a +4 Bluff if we think that might be the better tack here.

Brook makes sure outgoing comms are off and addresses his crewmates:

"I agree that we should have Captain Mathius rendezvous with the rest of the fleet, and those with higher authority can help him see he needs to be rescued. Anyone else have some insight or suggestions?"

GM--do we have some clear coordinates to instruct Mathius to proceed to in order to meet the rest of the fleet? Could we radio ahead to make sure he is welcomed appropriately? (assuming this works).

"Also, is it possibly that there is an engineering or computer solution to the strange phasing phenomena the ship had when it came into view?"

"That sounds like a fine plan. Maybe tell Captain Mathis that we're reinforcements, working under Luwazi Elsebo, and then give her the rendezvous coordinates."

Master Filament nods ascent to the plan, but keeps his hands on the firing controls.

There are various rendezvous points for each system as well as a general one for the fleet.

So one more Story and one more Social Check

Let me see if there's anything we can do from here... Second-1 starts pouring through the scans and databanks looking for a way to assist the other crew

Computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Sorry late to the party, long weekend :/

There are significant anomalies around these systems. Darin opens the channel to explain to Mathius. Mostly gravitational, but their may be planar turbulence as well.

If you rendezvous by Bastiar 6, I am sure there are technicians who can check on your vessel’s condition. Darin pauses, then adds I am sure Jadnura is looking forward to your report.

Bluff: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Well that’s not great

First Seeker Luwazi Elsebo pings each of your comm devices. ”We sent our scouts to investigate derelicts in the ice rings of Bastiar-7. Those agents discovered that a few Starfinder ships escaped the fate of our other ships in the area. We are now determining the current locations of these ships so we can start a mission to evacuate the survivors.”

@Table-GM's Third Kind Mission is now closed and Lava River Rescue is now available

A loud shriek of audio feedback erupts from all communication devices across the Starfinder Society fleet and deployed teams. The feedback precedes an alert of a new threat: dozens of unknown starships are entering the Scoured Stars through the Drift!

Data screens across the fleet begin displaying a live feed of a chitinous, six-legged creature with a large mouth full of sharp teeth. Rings of glowing, unblinking eyes cover the upper and lower sides of the creature’s body, looking in every direction at once. The creature’s three-clawed forelimbs hold what looks like an alien plasma cannon, while its second set of limbs terminate in cybernetic augmentations resembling long sabers.

When the creature starts speaking, its words sound like a chaotic jumble of consonants, but soon the syllables turn into a sinister-sounding, digitalized voice speaking in the Common tongue: “We are jinsuls, and you are not welcome in our space. This is our ancestral home. You do not belong here. You will be removed.”

As soon as the ominous message ends, First Seeker Luwazi Elsebo speaks to the Society through the comm system: “According to our sensors, these creatures—jinsuls—are entering the Scoured Stars through a location near Bastiar-7. I need a group of volunteers, our best starship crews, to scout the area and keep these aggressors occupied. Meanwhile, I want everyone else to continue evacuating the survivors. Time is a luxury we don’t have, so make haste and be ready to be extracted at a moment’s notice!”

Table GM’s- You are now set to start Part 3, All Part 1 Missions are now closed. If you are in a Recon Mission them please R-TEP out and go right into another mission. All Part 2 and Part 3 missions are now open.

Lava River Rescue sounds like a ride in an amusement park. I vote on it after Sands of Oblivion.

As you communicate the ghost ship fades away again. You spend a few moments trying to reconnect but they are gone. You head back to the fleet to prepare to follow up on your other found information:

EVACUATION MISSION 5: SANDS OF OBLIVION

Radaszam, leader of the Acquisitives faction, briefs the PCs for this mission. “Recon teams who visited an ancient city gained information on Starfinders who may be stuck on the desert planet Callion-1. We sent a ship closer to the planet to scan it and turns out, the intel was good; there are Starfinders down there. It’s a tidally locked world where one side is a frigid tundra and the other a blazing hot wasteland. If that doesn’t sound bad enough, our weather scans show there’s a gigantic magnetic storm raging in the part of the planet where our friends are. Flying vehicles won’t be safe to fly anywhere near the storm, which is why you’ll be using two all-terrain vehicles to reach them!”

Before they leave, you can customize their two all-terrain transport vehicles. You have to take both vehicles. Each has two turrets in addition to the standard features, and the PCs can have the following types of weapons (supplied by the fleet’s armory) to be installed in the turrets (one per turret): advanced shirreneye rifle (2d10 P), advanced X-gen gun (2d12 P), or tactical magnetar rifle (2d8 P). When mounted, a weapon is more stable to shoot, and the penalties for shooting while the vehicle is moving at a normal or full speed are reduced by 6 in Subtier 1–2

Chase Rules

The Chase Map

Who is driving each buggy (Purple and green) and who is passengers?

Think Darin’s the second-best pilot (+9) so I’d likely be driving one of them. As such, I’ll leav it to the others to think of what gun they’d like best.