Level 1 Fitch shows the PCs some of the inner workings of the Master of Stars, which help the PCs better understand other starships. Once during the adventure, the PCs can gain a +4 bonus to any non-gunnery skill check during a starship combat.
Level 2 When using the reward above, all the PCs' non-gunnery skill checks made during the same round gain the +4 bonus.
Level 3 In place of the level 1 reward, the PCs can force the crew of an enemy ship to take a –2 penalty to all non-gunnery skill checks made during the round. The use of this ability must be declared at the start of the starship combat round.
PRAYER AND REFLECTION
Level 1 The PCs gain significant insight into Iteration-177's understanding of the divine and share a portion of his intuition. A PC can gain a +2 bonus to any one Mysticism, Perception, or Sense Motive check within the Scoured Stars. This allows the PC to count as being trained in Mysticism for the duration of the adventure.
Level 2 In place of the reward above, a PC can add a +1 bonus to any one saving throw while within the Scoured Stars.
Level 3 When using either reward above, the PC can double the bonus.
ROOKIE TRAINING
Level 1 The PCs improve their allies' morale, making them more reliable in combat. Once during the adventure, the group can gain the benefit of aid another (+2 bonus) to all skill checks for 1 round.
Level 2 When using this reward, the benefit applies to both skill checks and attack rolls.
Level 3 In place of the level 1 reward once during the adventure, when the table uses an Aid Token, they gain two benefits instead of one. They cannot choose the same effect twice.
STARSHIP PRIMING
Level 1 Pleased with the PCs' review, Celita outfits the Starfinder fleet with better weapons-tracking software for targeting jinsul ships. Once during the adventure, the PCs gain a +2 bonus to any one starship combat gunnery roll, and that attack does not consume ammunition in the case of a weapon with the limited fire property.
Level 2 When using the reward above, all of the PCs' gunnery rolls during that round gain that benefit.
Level 3 In place of the level 1 reward, a PC can select any one successful starship weapon attack to count as critical damage if it deals Hull Point damage, even if the die result isn't a natural 20.
SUPPLY RUN
Level 1 Zigvigix grants the PCs priority access to some Starfinder Society equipment. Once during the adventure, each PC can requisition a weapon with an item level up to the PC's level for the duration of one mission. The group must use this ability prior to starting a new encounter, and this ability cannot be used during Part 4. The weapon comes with a full battery or magazine.
Level 2 In addition to the reward above, the PCs can also requisition a single consumable item with an item level up to the PC's level. These consumables cannot have permanent effects, and PCs who don't use them during the course of the scenario must return them at the end of the adventure.
Level 3 When using the level 1 reward, the weapon can have an item level up to the PC's level + 1.
TACTICAL PREPARATIONS
Level 1: The PCs assist overviewing the Society's default plan of engagement. The PCs can reroll any one skill check while in the same location as a fleet.
Level 2: Once during the adventure, while in the same location as a fleet, the PCs can instead activate this reward to gain a +2 bonus to each of their initiative checks for that mission.
Level 3: During a single encounter in the same location as the jinsul fleet, the PCs can activate this reward to remove any extra enemies or challenges provided by the jinsul fleet.
High Society Influence (Iteration-177) Ally boon:
Ailuros grants the PC some of their little remaining magical energy. Up to three times during the encounter, the PC can cast dimension door as a spell-like ability, using their character level as their caster level.
Iteration-177's Attention Ally boon:
The divine herald suffuses the PC's memory with divine power, manifesting as a magical effect for the duration of the encounter.
Melancholic memories grant all of the PC's weapons the benefits of the frost weapon fusion.
Phlegmatic memories grant the benefit of shield other, with Ailuros taking half the damage (up to 100 damage before they collapse).
For sanguine memories the PC can gain the benefits of greater remove condition at the start of their turn up to three times during the combat.
Surviving Companion boon:
The alien creature accompanying you decides to curiously inspect the devices. You can reroll one skill check to interface with the devices during the course of this encounter, as your alien companion inadvertently assists you with its meddling.
Thri-Kreen misses Purple only because Purple was prone! However, Raatchet fries him!
Jindam handily dodges out of the way of the Walker and fires on the hitherto uninjured Pink. His second shot hits!
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Pink, realizing that his broken and barely still functioning walker is his only protection, spends time trying to pilot it away from all of you!
Piloting:1d20 + 17 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 2 = 26
It can barely move half of its speed, and it's lurching so bad, he can't afford to run you over, because the damage from that might take his vehicle out! This totally provokes from Duhm Kaoh!
Also, forgot to include Ivok's damage on the purple walker last time. It's in there now!
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Round 4 / 5
Active conditions: Haste on Party.
Jindam
Duhm Kaoh
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Green Jinsul Tactical Walker (-88, Broken)
Green Mechanic (DEAD - REALLY, REALLY DEAD)
Blue Mechanic (DEAD)
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
Ivok gives a hearty huzzah with Duhm's success. He quickly shuts down remaining walker and drops along the side of the machine and then rushes to engage the final enemy drawing his freezing pike along the way.
Swift action to stop AI. I think can leave the vehicle without a check if is not moving, otherwise will make an Athletics check at +15. Second move action to move up to Jinsul. I think with the 60 speed I'm able to navigate the terrain and get into the position without provoking an AoO.
Coordinated Shot for +1 to hit Purple Jinsul with ranged attacks.
"My God? Ha! Kadrical sleeps. But you'll be facing the certain doom of Dhurus, and there will be no mercy for you!" The jinsul replies, defiantly as Ivok appears and Raatchet fires upon him!
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Round 4 / 5
Active conditions: Haste on Party.
Jindam
Duhm Kaoh
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Green Jinsul Tactical Walker (-88, Broken)
Green Mechanic (DEAD - REALLY, REALLY DEAD)
Blue Mechanic (DEAD)
Android Envoy 8HP 51/52 RES 9+1/10 STAM 48/48 Speed 30ft Init 7 KAC 23 EAC 22 Fort 3 Ref 9 Will 6 Resistances: E10, F5, C5
With a snap, he calls back his axe as it slowly begins to recover its glamer. Once it returns to clipboard size and shape he pulls out a pen. CAUSE OF DEATH, DEFENESTRATED, LACERATED, INCINERATED, AND DECAPITATED. HAVE YOU HEARD THE TALE OF RASPUTIN?
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
"Good work out everyone!" Ivok bellows as he offers his congratulations and fist bumps.
"I'm not here alone Buff-Bot. We are here as a team." Ivok holds his arm up high as he declares, "we will all strike Dhurus and return some of the pain he has dealt out!"
You make your way below ground. Several elite jinsul commanders fend off Starfinder forces from the fortifications built around the edge of the pit. One jinsul officer remains in the lower level of the building, bolstered by a suit of powered armor and some conjured infernal bodyguards.
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
It was mentioned that using TACTICAL PREPARATIONS might be good now to make sure to use +2 bonus to initiative to the entire party for the next combat. Unless anyone wants to save it for a skill reroll, but haven't suffered for many failed skill checks so far.
Seeing the jinsul with the pair of fiends Ivok throws himself forward before one of bullet scarred doorways with static arc caster in hand. "Come forward and face us! Show your strength! Dhurus's doom has come and we bring it with muscle, laser, and axe!"
Ivok fires the blast centered on the doom caller himself, but catches the pair of devils as well in the explosion.
Explode 15 ft Weapon vs AC 5. DC 15 Reflex for Half Attack Static Shock Caster:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 Electricity Damage:1d12 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
1 RP on cardiac accelerator to get +20 speed. Move and fire static arc caster.
Android Envoy 8HP 51/52 RES 9+1/10 STAM 48/48 Speed 30ft Init 7 KAC 23 EAC 22 Fort 3 Ref 9 Will 6 Resistances: E10, F5, C5
Since I'm sitting right between baddy group A and group B with no allies acting with me, I'll do my best to 'pre declare' my actions so you can resolve everything at once and move forward with things.
JINSUL AND DEVILS. IVOK, CAN YOU THINK OF ANY FOES YOU ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO FACE?
Buff-Bot's upcoming turn:
Assuming he still can't see anyone when his turn comes, Buff-Bot will double move along the purple dotted path and try to keep the party from getting flanked. If a huge development occurs that makes this a horrible idea, message me on the discord.
N Host Shirren Mystic (SF Data Jockey) 4/Soldier 1/Biohacker (Medic) 2 | DR 5/- | SP 22/50 HP 49/49 RP 4/7 | EAC 19; KAC 20 | Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +10 | Init: +6 | Perc: +15, SM: +13 | Speed 30' Fly 30' (Average, Jetpack) | Biohacks: 1/5 Spells: 1st 4/4, 2nd 0/3 | Active conditions: None.
Thri-Kreen will move 30'. If he can get a shot off from there (i.e. if the 'walls' are more low cover than line of sight blocking) he will fire a -2 AC biohack at cyan. If he does not have LOS he will double move, ending just behind Buff-Bot's declared path.
Called Conserving Advanced Needler Rifle:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22 Piercing:1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 Sniper's Aim: Reduce AC from cover by 2 -2 AC Biohack
Mysticism(?) to ID Devils:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
Thri-Kreen, you will have to double-move! The chambers are dark, and the metal walls rise to the ceiling 20 feet overhead.
Jindam and Thri-Kreen double-move in different directions.
Thri-Kreen recalls that devils are LE outsiders with devil, evil, extraplanar and lawful subtypes. They have DR 5/good; Immunities to fire and poison and the following resistances: acid 5 and cold 5.
The Doom Prophet casts a hold spell, and then says in Jinsul to Ivok: "You don't really want to attack me. You just want to stand there and die as my devils tear you apart to the glory of Dhurus! Clik-hik-hik-hik!"
Clik-hik-hik-hik is the jinsul version of 'Muahaha' -- only spouted in megalomaniacal moments of delight.
Ivok, Will Save DC 19 or this happens:
You are held!
Then, Buff-Bot moves forward!
Yellow double-moves to where Buff-Bot and Thri-Kreen are standing!
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
Will Save:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Ivok does his best to resist the command of the jinsul but his muscles seize up when faced with the powerful magic. He is held in position as the devil strikes the vesk's armor. Still the shocking field around the armor lashes back and punishes the offending devil.
Electrostatic Field Mk1 Electricity Damage vs Blue:1d6 ⇒ 5
Ivok is being held in place. Anything anyone can do to help? Although it would be amusing to see if the fiend was forced to flee from my own defensive field before it could finish me.
Male CN Ysoki Mechanic 8 | SP 56/56 HP 50/50 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26 KAC 27 | Fort +7; Ref +11; Will +2 | Init: +5 | Perc: +14, SM: +0 | Speed 30ft | Laser (14/20) (8/20) Pulse (17/20) Disintegrator (40/40) | Active conditions: Fire Resist (8), DR 5/-, +2 vs spells/spell-abilities
Could Raatchet have grabbed fresh batteries from the weapons of the downed jinsul mechanics? Or if not, then grab their weapons?
If we can get an aid token, we can use that token's timely inspiration benefit to un-paralyze Ivok. Other than that, I'm not familiar with what else can be done to assist.
"Immune to fire AND resistant to acid?!?!? RATS!!!"
Raatchet moves forward pulling out his pulsecaster rifle and fires at yellow!
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Raatchet, my character has 10 batteries and 5 high capacity batteries on him, in addition to the one's in the weapons he carries. I've only been using the high capacity batteries thus far, and I've only gone through about a battery and a half this whole scenario, so if you needed to borrow one between missions, I could have covered it.
"статик нуман гар буу нүүрэнд юу гэж хэлэв?" Jindam asks aloud, in Jinsul as he drops his laser rifle, and moves around Ivok drawing his static arc pistol.
Jinsul:
"What did the static arc pistol say to the face?"
Movement may draw an AOO if it has reach and the door/wall doesn't provide cover for the movement.
"ZAP!"
Clever Attack on Devil with Static Arc Pistol from point blank range. Bluff vs 10 + SM or 15 + 1-1/2 CR:1d20 + 14 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 14 + (1) + 1 = 26+2 to this from Stain of the Perplexity if it counts as trying to influence it. Attack with Static Arc Pistol vs FFEAC:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24EDIT: That should just be 23. I don't have weapon focus with small arms. Electricity Damage:1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
If I'm able to use that aid token for this turn to be able to act this turn I will. If not, ignore this action and move me back.
Spurred by the support of Jindam, Duhm, and small courier Starfinder courier droids, Ivok slowly breaks the hold of the spell and pushes himself forward walking right around the devil focused on reaching the armored jinsul. Along the way he draws his freezing spear with engravings of holy blessings and holds it ready as he threatens the enemy mystic. "You only have fiends at your side. I have friends. You will need much more muscle to overcome that difference."
Even as he keeps an eye on the jinsul, Ivok smashes into the devil threatening Jindam with all of strength that he, and all the Society, can muster.
Using ROOKIE TRAINING boon to gain two aid token benefits. Timely Inspiration and Allied Offensive (on the devil). I believe the Starfinder Advantage resulting of the success of the fleet causes both to act as though boosted. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Starfinder Advantage:
Quote:
PCs in the Starfinder fleet's location can automatically boost and pass an Aid Token without consuming any resources or needing to succeed on a check. Alternatively, if they use an unboosted Aid Token in the Starfinder fleet's location for any benefit that does not require a boost to use, they still gain the boosted effect.
Moving, attacking devil. Movement will provoke from devil if it can.
Ivok fails his will save and is held in place by a hold spell! However, he still manages to damage the fiend with his electrostatic field!
Holding your action for Round 3, Ivok, but I'll put it in place as your next action!
Thri-Kreen shoots at Yellow and reduces its DR! Raatchet fires at Yellow and hurts it some more!
Jindam fires at Blue, doing minimal damage!
Duhm double-moves, yelling at Ivok to snap out of it!
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Meanwhile, satisfied that Ivok is out of the way, the Duhm prophet focuses on one of the other people he can see through the hole and casts Mind Thrust on Jindam!
Jindam, DC 20 Will Save for half. Mind Thrust:7d10 ⇒ (8, 8, 1, 7, 8, 9, 8) = 49
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Buff-Bot slashes at the Yellow Devil!
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The devils fight back!
Ivok's Electrostatic Field Mk1 Electricity Damage vs Blue:1d6 ⇒ 6
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
Doom Will Save:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Ivok forces back the blinding glow with one arm as he focuses on the Doom Prophet. "Surrender! Dhurus's power nothing compared to our training and discipline. His reign of terror ends here!"
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
If AoO:
If the Doom Prophet provokes from movement with seeming intent to engage with Raatchet or Thri-Kreen I will attempt to use Stand Still to stop that movement. If they provoke just trying to disengage I will instead use a normal AoO.
Thri-Kreen can tell that the Doom Prophet is a jinsul -- evil, unflankable and with a radiant aura that will blind those who come within ten feet.
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That pike is a problem that the jinsul wants out of its face, so the jinsul tries to get out of the way to pick on easier prey when he receives a 'stand still' whack from Ivok!
The whack in place, the jinsul says, "That was your attack of opportunity, wasn't it? That leaves me free to cast a spell! Clik-hik-hik-hik!" The doom prophet chortles in glee, practically rubbing its appendages together as it casts mind thrust on Ivok.
DC 20 will save for half! Mind Thrust:7d10 ⇒ (1, 9, 3, 3, 6, 2, 1) = 25
Also anyone within ten feet of the jinsul needs to make a DC17 Will save against blindness this turn.
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
"Good Job!" Ivok flashes a thumbs up to Duhm as the vesk turns full attention to the remaining jinsul. He gives a grin to seeing the rest of his allies pouring from the other doorway. "Alright! Let's push forward and keep up the pace!"
Will Save vs Mind Thrust:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Will Save vs Blindness:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
He holds the jinsul in place, but the powerful psychic attack tears through Ivok's mind and makes him scream out in pain as the light overwhelms his vision
"So you avoid my trained muscle and go for my mind?" Ivok forces the pike up and forward driving it blindly at the light. "You will need to hit harder than that!"
To the entire party Ivok calls out, "We can do this!" pushing for the barrage of fire.
Full attack on Jinsul Holy, Ethereal, and Opportunistic fusions
Male CN Ysoki Mechanic 8 | SP 56/56 HP 50/50 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26 KAC 27 | Fort +7; Ref +11; Will +2 | Init: +5 | Perc: +14, SM: +0 | Speed 30ft | Laser (14/20) (8/20) Pulse (17/20) Disintegrator (40/40) | Active conditions: Fire Resist (8), DR 5/-, +2 vs spells/spell-abilities
"Not running away after your devils have gone down? Well, this will jolt you to your senses!!"
Raatchet activates combat tracking on the jinsul and fires!
Buff-Bot readies an action! Ivok proves that even blinded, he can hit hard! Jindam misses, but his Get ‘em and feint makes that monster easier for everyone else to hit. Raatchet hits well for very little damage.
Thri-Kreen learns that this is a mind-breaker mystic with the ability to share pain!
Also that two-thirds of its hit points are gone!
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Round 3 / 4
Active conditions:
Thri-Kreen
Jindam (-24)
Ivok (-11)
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Jinsul Doom Prophet (-67, flat-footed, get ‘em, -2 AC)
