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.
"Starfinders, the vote on your ship stands two to one. Raatchet and Buff-Bot wish to help Fitch. Ivok is worried about Dhurus escaping and wants to back Fitch's play by leaving at once. What say you?"
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
WHILE I SHARE YOUR CONCERN OF DHURUS'S ESCAPE, I HARBOR RESERVATIONS OF SACRIFICING OUR CAPITAL SHIP TO PURSUE. THE SOCIETY HAS NOT FULLY RECOVERED FROM THE LOSSES EXPERIENCED IN THE SCOURED STARS INCIDENT, AND OUR PRESENT TACTICAL SITUATION IS DEMANDING A COMPARABLE DECLINE IN FORCE-READINESS. SHOULD THIS SACRIFICE BE MADE AND DHURUS ESCAPES ANYWAYS, WE WILL BE IN NO POSITION TO PURSUE. SHOULD THIS SACRIFICE BE MADE AND A NEW THREAT ARISES, WE WILL BE IN NO POSITION TO RENDER AID. OUR EXPEDITION TO RECOVER OUR COMPATRIOTS FROM THE SCOURED STARS IS AN EXAMPLE THAT WE DO NOT LEAVE ALLIES BEHIND.
My vote stands. Also, I recommend burning all possible rewards on upcoming missions.
LN Nuar Mindbreaker Mystic 7| | SP 16/56 HP 41/41 FF: 10/10 FH: 3| KAC 24 EAC 22 | Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 9 | Speed 30 | Active Conditions: None | Shirt Reroll: Not Used | RP 7/7 | Kinetic Resistance: 5, Acid/Fire Resistance 5, Reflecting Armor
Duhm Kaoh pulls out another TUMORZ cigarette and lights it up. He takes a long drag. "All murderous Jinsul b***ards must die." He heads over to the scanner. "Dhurus can run, but he can't hide. Lets end his entire cult."
First Seeker Elsebo gives out one last status report as you come to a decision. "We have fended off a horde of jinsuls and secured the stability of our scanning towers, which will continue to feed us crucial information about the enemy."
Table GMs, the Scanner Defense mission is complete and the Tower Intel condition is now in effect.
First Seeker Jadnura addresses the fleet as the decision has been set. “We will not leave our comrades to confront this armada alone, even in a ship as powerful as the Master of Stars. We are Starfinders, after all! Agents, attack the peripheral crafts and leave the dreadnought to Fitch and her team! Continue on to Bastiar-5 once we’ve thinned their ranks.”
Table GMs, Please proceed directly with Part 3. Part 1 and Part 2 Missions are now all closed. Deadlocked Fleet condition is now in effect.
You voted to save Fitch and now are up against some of the nastiest jinsul ships in their fleet!
I roll the ship initiative each round, and then I allow everyone to roll their ship checks without caring about exact posting order Gunners, please put your rolls under spoilers as these can be influenced by other players. Don’t spoiler your roleplay, though!
SLIDESHOW MAP KEY:
Red=Jinsul
Green=Starfinders
★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★
ENEMY SHIP SHIP SCANS
Nothing yet!
Roll Computers or Mysticism to start going through this process!
Scan, Computers or Mysticism 18:
[b]Jinsul Plaguebringer
Large Destroyer Speed 6; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
Scan, Computers or Mysticism 23:
Jinsul Plaguebringer
Large Destroyer Speed 6; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
AC 23; TL 23 HP 190; DT —; CT 38
Shields medium 160 (forward 40, starboard 40, port 40, aft 40)
Power Core Pulse Orange (250 PCU)
Scan, Computers or Mysticism 28:
You learn everything above, plus one of the weapons.
Jinsul Plaguebringer
Large Destroyer Speed 6; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
AC 23; TL 23 HP 190; DT —; CT 38
Shields medium 160 (forward 40, starboard 40, port 40, aft 40)
Power Core Pulse Orange (250 PCU)
Attack (forward) heavy biochem missile launcher (10d8; 20 hexes)
Scan, Computers or Mysticism 32:
You learn everything above, plus two of the weapons.
Jinsul Plaguebringer
Large Destroyer Speed 6; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
AC 23; TL 23 HP 190; DT —; CT 38
Shields medium 160 (forward 40, starboard 40, port 40, aft 40)
Power Core Pulse Orange (250 PCU)
Attack (forward) heavy biochem missile launcher (10d8; 20 hexes)
Attack (turret) linked coilguns (8d4; 20 hexes)
If you get above this, I’ll give you more information!
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
I think we should use those boons before, so for next round I suggest we use MASTER OF STARS TOUCH-UP to just apply a -2 penalty to all of their non-gunnery checks. Also, the first hit we get for hull damage should apply a critical damage effect using STARSHIP PRIMING.
Ivok in Engineering
Ivok moves about in engineering tightening systems as he drives yet more power through them as he gives a roar!
Attempting to divert power to science officer console! Engineering - Divert Power DC 22:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31 +2 to that Raatchet's check!
I agree with Hmm, more information can help and Thri-Kreen might be able to put good use with a broadside attack on their ship.
Raatchet, depending on how much we need you in Engineering next turn, what about staying at the Science Officer post and doing a lock on action to help boost our accuracy for next turn?
LN Nuar Mindbreaker Mystic 7| | SP 16/56 HP 41/41 FF: 10/10 FH: 3| KAC 24 EAC 22 | Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 9 | Speed 30 | Active Conditions: None | Shirt Reroll: Not Used | RP 7/7 | Kinetic Resistance: 5, Acid/Fire Resistance 5, Reflecting Armor
Duhm heads over to the computers, and gives it a few kicks.
"Get to work, or I'll use my plush toy of doom to give you malware harder than a Skittermander cookbook website."
Mysticism:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
"Threatening machines works? I'll be damned." Duhm Kaoh pulls up the stats he retreived onto everyone's screens.
Jinsul Plaguebringer
Large Destroyer Speed 6; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
AC 23; TL 23 HP 190; DT —; CT 38
Shields medium 160 (forward 40, starboard 40, port 40, aft 40)
Power Core Pulse Orange (250 PCU)
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
Jindam says, "I need to know their weapons layout pronto if you don't want to get shot to pieces." He presses the throttle and jukes to starboard to try to come toward the enemy's port side, hoping to get lucky.
Between Duhm and Raatchet, the Starfinder team learns that the Plaguebringer is BAD news.
SPECIAL Heavy Biochem Missile Launcher:
This weapon functions identically to a heavy nuclear missile launcher, except that instead of exposing creatures onboard the target ship to medium radiation, it exposes them to a synthetic plague developed by jinsul scientists. This is an inhaled physical track disease (Fortitude DC 17) that bypasses the protections offered by armor and requiring 2 consecutive successful saves to cure. This weaponized strain is highly potent, advancing to the next stage in between each Part 4 encounter unless treated.
SPECIAL Reversible:
Jinsul ships' overall shape and the positioning of their thrusters make it very easy for them to reverse their headings. The ship grants a +2 bonus to Piloting checks to perform the flip and burn stunt.
★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★
Just as you are all absorbing that information, another ship shows up. It's the Vesk ship, Honorbound, and Captain Yuluzak hails you in cheerful vesk.
"Buff-Bot 9000, old friend, why didn't you tell me that you were going in for such a major fight? Think of the honor and glory we both shall win today! I, Yuluzak, do not leave my friends in the lurch!"
★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★
Yuluzak engages the jinsul starship by running interference. Each round, your team can choose between two benefits: either negate the hazard's negative effect on their starship, or reroll one gunnery check a PC attempts that round. The reroll benefit can be used only twice during this adventure.
What is the hazard?
It's fun randomness that I roll for at the end of each round, and at the beginning of the round, you can decide if you want to Yuluzak to fly interference on it.
Raatchet, Ivok and Duhm work together to scan the enemy ship. Buff Bot attempts to taunt the jinsul ship, but discovers that his ‘Drake McDrakeface’ comment does not translate well into jinsul.
Jindam successfully evades.
★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★
Engineering & Helm Phase -- Team Jinsul
Meanwhile on the Jinsul ship, the engineer attempts to boost power to the engines.
Engineering:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30
He does so, giving the destroyer some precious speed!
The science officer scans you.
Computers:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
He does so! "It's another Drake! Ridiculous! Why are Starfinder ships all the SAME?"
The pilot positions and evades. "Aha! Starboard side it is, then! Those fools never put enough weapons in their Starboard!"
Piloting, Evade:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26
Unfortunately, it flies with all the grace of a lumbering ellicoth, and does not quite move far enough to invalidate your forward weapons this turn.
“You Starfinders think you are tough, but you are out of your weight class this time. Your gunners will all miss because they are PATHETIC PACT WORLD SCUM! I look forward to seeing them bleed once we run you over with our magnificent leg blades!”
I roll the ship initiative each round, and then I allow everyone to roll their ship checks without caring about exact posting order Gunners, please put your rolls under spoilers as these can be influenced by other players. Don’t spoiler your roleplay, though!
SLIDESHOW MAP KEY:
Red=Jinsul
Green=Starfinders
★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★
ENEMY SHIP SHIP SCANS
Jinsul Plaguebringer:
Large Destroyer Speed 6; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
AC 23; TL 23 HP 190; DT —; CT 38
Shields medium 160 (forward 40, starboard 40, port 40, aft 40)
Power Core Pulse Orange (250 PCU)
Attack (forward) heavy biochem missile launcher (10d8; 20 hexes)
Attack (turret) linked coilguns (8d4; 20 hexes)
SPECIAL Heavy Biochem Missile Launcher:
This weapon functions identically to a heavy nuclear missile launcher, except that instead of exposing creatures onboard the target ship to medium radiation, it exposes them to a synthetic plague developed by jinsul scientists. This is an inhaled physical track disease (Fortitude DC 17) that bypasses the protections offered by armor and requiring 2 consecutive successful saves to cure. This weaponized strain is highly potent, advancing to the next stage in between each Part 4 encounter unless treated.
SPECIAL Reversible:
Jinsul ships' overall shape and the positioning of their thrusters make it very easy for them to reverse their headings. The ship grants a +2 bonus to Piloting checks to perform the flip and burn stunt.
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
I would suggest we use STARSHIP PRIMING for that missile hit to do some quick critical damage to give their engineer something to do other than restore shields.
I had mentioned the level 3 benefit of MASTER OF STARS TOUCH-UP before, but now thinking about it, I do realize that a +4 to all of our non-gunnery checks probably will matter more than -2 to their non-gunnery checks. I say we use it this round to help out all our checks.
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What Ivok does depends on what other people are doing. In any case, if my action is holding someone else up (like Jindam might want me to attempt a Hard Turn), just bot me with the bonuses I list. They do not include the +4 to checks from the boon I suggest above.
If Raatchet is not Engineer then Ivok will attempt to Divert Power to Shields. (1d20+15 vs DC 22)
Otherwise, if Thri-Kreen is not planning on using Broadside this turn, Ivok will join as a gunner to fire one of the weaker available weapons. (1d20+10 gunnery)
Otherwise, if Buff-Bot isn't acting as Captain, take on that role to Encourage the attack with the missile. (1d20+10 auto-pass)
Otherwise, if Raatchet isn't using the Overpower action, will be Chief Mate and attempt Maintenance Access Panel to allow Divert power to one more system. (1d20+15 vs DC 22)
Lastly, if none of those apply, Ivok will be Chief Mate and attempt Hard Turn to give the ship one easier turn for the round. (1d20+15 vs DC 22)
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
I second Ivok's suggestion. Starship priming for crit damage on that missile, and lets get +4 to non-gunnery this round!
Buff-Bot leaps out of the captains chair and to the targetting system. THERE APPEARS TO BE A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ON THE ENEMY VESSEL. WE SHOULD PUSH THE ADVANTAGE.
Spending 1 RP to Lock on (+2 to gunnery this round), DC 5 + Enemy CR + Enemy Countermeasures Computers +4 from reward, +2 from sensors:1d20 + 9 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 4 + 2 = 26
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 be captain this turn!
As though he were starved for the spotlight Ivok takes charge of captain's chair and calls out to his fellow Starfinder. "Thri-Kreen that was a great shot, hit them with another and show them your strength, your skill, and your mastery! Show them that they need more resolve to hold against our united power!"
Encouraging Thri-Kreen (or whoever else is firing the anti-matter missile) to grant a +2 bonus to the attack. Gunnery Aid DC 10:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
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.
Since Buff-Bot spent an RP on Lock On, Thri-Kreen would like to take advantage of that and spend an RP on Broadside; however this is really only worth it if they end in our front arc. Since we move first I suggest the pilot use Back Off, which should keep them in our front arc. My only concern is that doesn't leave Duhm a lot to do.
"Back up! Back up! Let me get a clear shot at 'em!"
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
I'm looking at the map now and assuming he hasn't moved, he was in our front arc. How did he shoot us in our starboard arc? As far as I can tell, neither of us are in a magic hex based on current positions. I'm all for using the proposed boosts. Looking at the map though, it's hard to tell what direction the Jinsul is facing. If he's facing the left side of the map and I do a back off, I go left 4, he goes left 6, and he ends up in our starboard arc, not forward. I don't think a backoff is a good idea. The only way that works is if he's facing the NW hex face, which wouldn't have allowed it to fire its forward guns. I haven't moved anything yet because I'm not clear on the positions, currently.
An ally sends valuable information to the PCs' ship. The captain can make a free demand action, and they can use Bluff or Diplomacy rather than Intimidate. This special demand does not have a limit for use on a single character.
Interesting hazard! Something tells me that you are not going to use Yuluzak to negate it.
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Preliminary Engineering & Helm Phase -- Team Starfinder
Ivok becomes strategic and takes the Captain Seat! Buff Bot locks on to the other ship easily! Thri-Kreen requests that Jindam Back up for a broadside!
@Jindam, yeah, the red ship looks wonky now. Let me see if I can fix it. He was aiming for positioning at your starboard, but didn't quite make it to full facing of your starboard arc. If you want to say he hit your forward, that's fine. He is going to be doing his level best to position himself in your Starboard if he can, but you have more mobility.
LN Nuar Mindbreaker Mystic 7| | SP 16/56 HP 41/41 FF: 10/10 FH: 3| KAC 24 EAC 22 | Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 9 | Speed 30 | Active Conditions: None | Shirt Reroll: Not Used | RP 7/7 | Kinetic Resistance: 5, Acid/Fire Resistance 5, Reflecting Armor
Duhm Kaoh takes another puff of his cigarette and kicks the computer again for good measure.
Burning my chunk of Prayer and Reflection for Mystic Haze. Mystic Haze DC20+(8*1.5)=32:1d20 + 14 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 4 + 4 = 34 Precognition for Round 3 DC10+(8*1.5)=22:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
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
Much clearer now. Thank you @HMM. It looks to me like if I do a back-off, I'll go back 4 and I'm assuming he'd move forward 6, which would put us each in magic hexes which would mean we could target their forward/starboard with our forward/starboard and vice-versa. I don't see a better option for their movement, so I'm going to assume they'll do that and back off.
LN Nuar Mindbreaker Mystic 7| | SP 16/56 HP 41/41 FF: 10/10 FH: 3| KAC 24 EAC 22 | Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 9 | Speed 30 | Active Conditions: None | Shirt Reroll: Not Used | RP 7/7 | Kinetic Resistance: 5, Acid/Fire Resistance 5, Reflecting Armor
"Thri-Kreen, DO IT BETTER!" Duhm Kaoh rips out his bass and plays a sick strum of intense and powerful music.
I DEMAND Thri-Kreen with my quick-play spell card; Free Demand! Eat that +4 bonus Thri-Kreen. "Also you got to share your ice cream when we get back to Absalom station. I demand it." Intimidate:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Team Jinsul engines are glitching!
Weapons Array Quadrants?:2d4 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6
Team Jinsul Port and Starboard weapon arrays are glitching, but the jinsuls like keeping you in front, so they don't care!
I roll the ship initiative each round, and then I allow everyone to roll their ship checks without caring about exact posting order Gunners, please put your rolls under spoilers as these can be influenced by other players. Don’t spoiler your roleplay, though!
SLIDESHOW MAP KEY:
Red=Jinsul
Green=Starfinders
★ --- ★ --- ★ --- ★
ENEMY SHIP SCANS
Jinsul Plaguebringer:
Large Destroyer Speed 6; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
AC 23; TL 23 HP 190; DT —; CT 38
Shields medium 160 (forward 40, starboard 40, port 40, aft 40)
Power Core Pulse Orange (250 PCU)
Attack (forward) heavy biochem missile launcher (10d8; 20 hexes)
Attack (turret) linked coilguns (8d4; 20 hexes)
SPECIAL Heavy Biochem Missile Launcher:
This weapon functions identically to a heavy nuclear missile launcher, except that instead of exposing creatures onboard the target ship to medium radiation, it exposes them to a synthetic plague developed by jinsul scientists. This is an inhaled physical track disease (Fortitude DC 17) that bypasses the protections offered by armor and requiring 2 consecutive successful saves to cure. This weaponized strain is highly potent, advancing to the next stage in between each Part 4 encounter unless treated.
SPECIAL Reversible:
Jinsul ships' overall shape and the positioning of their thrusters make it very easy for them to reverse their headings. The ship grants a +2 bonus to Piloting checks to perform the flip and burn stunt.
Another ship darts through the area. The starship with more Hull Points remaining (either the PCs' or the jinsul vessel) takes a –2 penalty to its pilot's initiative check this round.
Except Yuluzak runs interference and that does not happen! "I have your back, Starfinders!"
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
Drake status
100/100 HP
Shields 160 (F/P/S/A/) 40/40/36/40
Power Core: 250 PCU
"Shields are looking not too shabby! Power to weapons!! Or maybe engines...?" Engineering, DC22:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26
I forget. Didn't we have the Finest Weapons boon? If not, then Raatchet will divert power to weapons this round. If we do have Finest Weapons already, then Raatchet will divert power to engines.
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 relinquishes the captain's chair as he takes on one of the guns.
"They are exhausted while we are just hitting our stride! Let's keep going!" Rushing from weapon to weapon, leaping over the consoles Ivok keeps locked onto them with every weapon he is able.
If it seems fine, and we have them in our forward arc, I can use broadside and just fire the coilgun and light particle beam and leave the other two weapons for either Thri-Kreen or both Thri-Kreen and Duhm.
Gunnery:
Spending 1 Starship RP for a broadside! Forward/Port Coilgun vs AC:1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 = 9 Coilgun Damage:4d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 4) = 9
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
Buff-Bot looks at the vacant captain's chair, then back at his console. He grabs the captain's hat from Ivok's head as he moves off to gunnery, and takes a seat. With full determination he opens comms to the targetting desk. THRI-KREEN, I BELIEVE YOU ARE CAPABLE OF GOING THREE-FOR-THREE WITH THAT MISSILE LAUNCHER. FINISH THIS.
Encourage Thri-Kreen with his missile launcher:1d20 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 18 + (1) = 20
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
I will admit I didn't think my attack through as I did it, and only really makes sense if Thri-Kreen and Dumn are on the guns. Will se how the plays out. If Thri-Kreen is broadsiding, they can take on all the weapons and ignore my attacks. If the other remaining gun isn't fired, I'll fire that as well though.
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
Has the jinsul toke actually moved on the map? It looks like it's in the same spot? If the jinsul token hasn't moved yet, I'm not sure what to do because I don't know their position. I'm going to put what I will do, assuming they've already moved, in a spoiler. If they haven't moved, please let me know when they have and I'll adjust what I do accordingly.
If the token has been moved, already:
Jindam says, "Oh, you wanna get fancy, do you? Well let's try an electric slide."
Piloting Check, Slide 4 Hexes SW DC22:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25EDIT: That's SE to our forward/starboard, not SW. My bad!
That should put him and us in magic hexes again, but this time it's our forward/port vs their forward/port. That gives us an extra weapon attack this round from the port coilgun.
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
I don't think those hexes give extra weapon attacks.
AONSRD wrote:
First, determine the range between the two starships (counted in hexes) and the arc of attack. For every range increment beyond the first, the gunnery check takes a cumulative –2 penalty. The attacking starship can fire a weapon against only ships in the same arc as that weapon; see the diagram on page 318. If the targeted starship is in a hex that lies in two arcs (the shaded hexes in the diagram), the gunner decides which arc’s weapons target it; it can’t be targeted by weapons in two arcs.
