[GM Wolffauer] SFS 1-00: Claim to Salvation (Inactive)

Game Master Wolffauer

"HA, take that....OW!" Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Barsala puts a hand to her head and shakes off the worst of the psychic blast.

"I think I got their attention...my turn!" She takes careful aim and fires back

Tact Needler v KAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Dmg(P): 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 +Minor Inhibitor (-1 attack/7 rounds) + Spark of Ingenuity adding dazzled effect to the Inhibitor

Bruneau calls to the Bago head. Bago! Bago! We'd love to take you alive. Help us help you out, Bago! Give us a hand... or two, against your brother.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

“Grrr!” snarls the vesk, as she tries to hit the lumbering target again, wondering why her attack bonus is just one higher than the frigging technomancer.

Auto-target rifle vs. KAC: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 4 = 19
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Auto-target rifle vs. KAC: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 4 = 11
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

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Raia activates the gravity control again to reshuffle the giant.

If it was still working, she just shoots him. “Good catch! But that grease is staying on for at least 4 minutes!”

Thunderstrike sonic pistol vs. EAC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 4 = 14
Sonic damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Thunderstrike sonic pistol vs. EAC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 4 = 12
Sonic damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Iseph shoots and misses. Barsala shot bounces harmless off the ettin's armor.

Bruneau calls out to Bago, but can't get through to him. Borgor seems to have him under some sort of spell. You'll need to get rid of that spell, or do or say something to get Bago aware enough to fight it

Raia pulses the gravity off again, causing the Ettin to rise from behind his cover.

With her target in the clear, Obozaya takes her shots, but only one connects.

Keskodai is still up

[u]Round 4[/u]

Iseph - SP 7/24, HP 28/28, RP 6/6
Raia - SP 19/20, HP 24/24, RP 6/6
Keskodai - SP 2/28, HP 30/30, RP 6/6
Bruneau - SP 1/24, HP 28/28, RP 4/4
Barsala - SP 0/24, HP 23/28, RP 6/6

[u]Round 5[/u]
Obozaya - SP 7/32, HP 32/32, RP 5/5

BorgorBago - 53 dmg, -2 AC (rnd 3 of 4), flat-footed, weakened, greased gun (reflex DC 16)

Keskodai takes a moment to listen to Bruneau, then realizes who they're fighting.

Yes! You are right, Bruneau! We need to get him on our side!

The shirren concentrates on the Bago, trying to find a way to make Bago aware of their presence.

Casting Detect Affliction on Bago
Medicine: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Keskodai detects no afflictions affecting BorgorBago (at least none beyond those caused by Barsala) and so suspects something magical or technological is subduing the Bago head.

Reflex DC 16: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Off his feet again, BorgorBago's gun slips out of his grip and falls to the floor below. Angry at losing his weapon, he focuses his ire on Raia.

Weakened Mind Thrust: 2d10 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 DC 11 for half

Everyone is up

[u]Round 5[/u]

Iseph - SP 7/24, HP 28/28, RP 6/6
Raia - SP 14*/20, HP 24/24, RP 6/6
Keskodai - SP 2/28, HP 30/30, RP 6/6
Bruneau - SP 1/24, HP 28/28, RP 4/4
Barsala - SP 0/24, HP 23/28, RP 6/6

[u]Round 6[/u]
Obozaya - SP 7/32, HP 32/32, RP 5/5

BorgorBago - 53 dmg, -2 AC (rnd 4 of 4), flat-footed, weakened, greased gun (reflex DC 16), no cover

"Nice work, Raia!"

Barsala fires again

Tact Needler v KAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Dmg(P): 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 +Minor Inhibitor (-1 attack/7 rounds)

Bruneau remembers that Borgor threatened to enslave Bago's mind. Does she see anything around Bago's neck or on his head?

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Can she think of any technology that would do that?

Computers: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 (Culture is also +9)

If they see something Bruneau is willing to create a diversion so that another member can attempt to free the Bago head.

Bruneau also attempts to shoot Borgor.

tactical semi-auto pistol: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
tactical semi-auto pistol damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Raia's Will save DC 11: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

“Bago! We met Livewire before coming here! She says she misses her "Hairless Monkey”!” shouts Raia, from behind cover.

Thunderstrike sonic pistol vs. EAC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 4 = 21
Sonic damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Thunderstrike sonic pistol vs. EAC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 4 = 22
Sonic damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Sonic damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

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“The what now?! What kind of nickname is that?” asks the astonished Obo.

Auto-target rifle vs. KAC: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 4 = 18
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Auto-target rifle vs. KAC: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 4 = 23
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

What a round!

Keskodai rushes forward, trying to find cover while approaching the Ettin. He telepathically relays Raia's message to the Ettin. While doing so, he links his life essence with Barsala's to give her some vitality back. Activate Lifelink, Barsala gets +4 HP

Yes! You remember Livewire don't you? She would not want to have her 'Hairless Monkey' rejoin Pharasma yet!

Double move to get within 30ft of BorgorBago under cover; don't have access to a computer so can't access slides.

With the ettin floating again, Barsala's needler finds its target this time.

Bruneau shot misses. While you are sure there are devices to enslave a mind, no one spots anything on Bago's head.

The Bago head seems to respond to the mention of Livewire and his pet name,
Bago Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
but is unable to break free from his "brother's" control.

Raia's shot blasts BorgorBago, nearly finishing him off.

As his life passes before his eyes, Bago makes a final attempt to free himself
Bago Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
and succeeds! The Bago head looks around and quickly takes in the situation, "No! Stop!" he cries out in a panic. One arm begins to slap at the Borgor head.

Badly injured and now fighting a two front battle, Borgor surrenders.

Iseph is still up, and Obozaya do you want to adjust your action?

[u]Round 5[/u]

Iseph - SP 7/24, HP 28/28, RP 6/6
Raia - SP 17/20, HP 24/24, RP 6/6
Keskodai - SP 2/28, HP 30/30, RP 6/6
Bruneau - SP 1/24, HP 28/28, RP 4/4
Barsala - SP 0/24, HP 23/28, RP 6/6

[u]Round 6[/u]
Obozaya - SP 7/32, HP 32/32, RP 5/5

BorgorBago - 83 dmg, -2 AC (rnd 4 of 4), -1 attack (rnd 1 of 7) weakened, greased gun (reflex DC 16), Bago liberated

Iseph stands down.

"Please let us talk! We do not want more bloodshed!"

"Sure! But just in case..." Obo last two attacks are nonlethal. "... we'll talk after you wake up, all tied up!"

Bago! You hairless monkey, you. You did it! Bruneau approaches carefully. How can we help you? And help you... eh... detach from your brother?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Still confused about Borgor and Bago, Raia just stares at the captured ettin. "One of the heads is Livewire's friend?"

Obozaya holds back a bit to cause non-lethal damage, missing with her first shot but hitting with the second, knocking BorgorBago out cold.

Once they are down, your team quickly secures them as best as you can. When they awake, Borgor takes a look around and then begins to silently stew. Bago's first words, once his eyes are open, is "Where is she? Is Livewire okay?"

Obo takes a 10 minute rest to recover stamina, while her team mates do the talking.

"He better have something useful to say." she announces, annoyed at the brothers.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Depends on your definition of "okay". She's at the Sauna prison colony. But she is doing... pretty well there. She told us about you. About how you and she were gonna go straight with your share of the loot from this job. She also wanted us to get her toolkit from the Archer...

"That's an interesting experiment...separating conjoined lifeforms..." Barsala quickly goes through her training to see if she knows much about the giant's species as well as if there is any precedence for separation.

Life Science: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Medicine: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Keskodai listens to Bruneau and nods.

Less than ideal situation, but she seemed to be doing alright. She wanted to make sure you were alright as well.

Diplomacy, Aid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Keskodai turns to Barsala and offers: I am no doctor, but I am a healer. Please let me know if I can be of assistance.

Life Science, aid: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
Raia huddles with Barsala to discuss possiblities.
"The closest analog that comes to mind is the separation of conjoined twins. We have nothing like the equipment we'd need to do that..."

Bago is very relieved to learn that Livewire is still alive, but the thought of her in prison nearly breaks him. "She does not deserve such a fate. Please! You must take us with you. I must find a way to free her, even if it means taking her place."

Bago explains that he and Livewire had found a way to move his consciousness into an android body. They were planning to use their share of profits to pay for it. Borgor keeps quiet, waiting to find out what you will do.

"Sure! After we are done exploring we can take you back up. There's plenty of room left in the sauna for a couple more criminals! Now tells us something worth our while - did you go down that hatch? Found anything nice?"

"Do you want to tell us about this moving consciousness idea? Raia and I may be able to assist with that."

"C'mon, guys. How is that any of our business? We have a mission to complete, and an employer holding loaded credsticks back in Absalom Station. You can do all the charity work you want - after this place has been fully searched." Obo is tapping her foot on the ground, growing impatient.

"There is always time for Science, Obo, A L W A Y S"

Barsala sighs "Besides, what if that is whats down the hatch? Some sort of consciousness transferal device...oooh! Is that's what's down the hatch?!" What started as admonishment quickly turns to excitement as she considers the possibilities.

Keskodai reflects on the procedure as the ettin explains.

Transferring consciousness? Would the Lady of Graves feel cheated? Perhaps it is only a way to try to evade her grand scheme? Hmm...

The shirren steps in.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I'd be surprised that they even brought the mechanical body here with them. he turns to the ettin. Is it here? he pauses, then adds: Tell us what you know about this place. When we come back, we can help you. But we'd better get on the move before more goblins spring out of the dark. We'll have all the time to see to this when we know for sure Pharasma has no plans yet for anyone here.

"Keskodai and Obo are right. We need to stay more on task. We can do the science after we've scouted this asteroid."

"Bago, we told Livewire that we would find out what happened to you, and that we would try to advance her release date because of her cooperation with us. We'll try to reunite you with her. It's going to happen faster and easier if you help us here. What can you tell us about the asteroid and what lies below?"

Diplomacy (aid if one of the big diplomats wants to roll here) : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Iseph nods.

”Personal measures are different! So it is reasonable that some of us have goals which contradict those of others in a party! But I agree that in this case it is reasonable to continue our search and investigate further!“

Bago confirms that he doesn't have the android body yet, and the process is very involved and specialized. Well beyond his ability to explain even if he did understand it.

As you start asking about the asteroid and the hatch, Borgor speaks up, "He won't know anything. He's been sleeping until you arrived."

"There is a lot more to this place than meets the eye. Maybe you'll have better luck figuring it out." He nods in the direction of the hatch. Borgor will explain that he's been trying to get it open, but had no luck.

Physical Science: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

"Oh...wow...also gross." Barsala recoils slightly at the site of the hatch "I mean, wow, that thing is entirely adamantine. Anyone want to take a look at this computer?"

Raia follows Peff into the hatch room. "Oh."

She turns to look at Borgor. "From where did all blood and guts come?"

Not waiting for an answer she drifts to the computer.

Computers, aid if someone with a higher modifier wants to roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Obo walks into the room, observes from upstairs.

"I'm no expert, but I"d say it looks trapped!"

"The goblins were offering sacrifices here, including the rest of my crew," says Borgor with a leer, as Bago gasps in horror and looks a bit queasy.

Bruneau touches the gore with her fingertip "Ewwww" She shakes it off. "What the hell is this?"

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

She looks at the computer
Computers: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

"How is that possible? We fought the goblins, they were complete wimps - I can't believe you two would have any trouble destroying them!"

"...Sacrifices? So that means that stuff is all..." Barsala looks aghast and takes a step back

Meanwhile Raia has joined Bruneau in examining the computer. " I think I can jack in the mainframe to help hack ..."

I'm going to guess that Bruneau cracked it with that roll. If not I'll try to aid with the mainframe.

Keskodai examines the hatch with great interest and nods slowly.

"How is that possible? We fought the goblins, they were complete wimps - I can't believe you two would have any trouble destroying them!"

If the Grey Lady has a plan, no one can stall it; even an ettin and his crew, as mighty as they are.

"The goblins caught us by surprise after we started exploring and overwhelmed us," say Borgor with obvious disgust. "They knocked us out, and I woke up down here."

"After that it was simple work to take out the few guards they had posted and take over."

As he hears you discussing the gore, Borgo laughs. "Good riddance."

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Yeah, you'll need all the help you can get to crack that computer. I'll say you came to offer the mainframe support, before she made her attempt. With the mainframe backing her up, she gets a +20 bonus which will do the job without triggering the traps...

It takes all the computing power she can put together, but Bruneau manages to get the computer to unlock the hatch.

Beyond is the melted remains of the sacrificed Archer crew members and their gear, having fallen in through the exhaust ports.

Barsala, despite her horror at the sight, will move in and attempt to start identifying remains and cause of death

Medicine: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

"You know, this place is really starting to wear on me...I'm all for science but I wasn't expecting so much forensic science..."

Raia makes sure the computer will keep the door open, then she starts to study the door's actuators. She is looking for a mechanical means of keeping the door open.

Engineering: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Bruneau looks, just with her eyes, among the remains and beyond, searching for Livewire's tool belt.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

But the gore is too much and she looks away.

Obozaya found Livewire's belt back in the cockpit of the Archer

"Yeah, I think this is good enough. We opened up the path towards a mysterious vault, took down a goblin tribe - or part of it - and captured a couple of criminals. Let's bug out and report to miss Elsebo. They can come back here with their Starfinder army and explore it further - if there are enough goblins here to take down that big guy, I'm not up to remain for much longer."

"An excellent tactical summation, Obo. I hadn't considered that there might be a great number more goblins. Let's go and collect our payday."

With your prisoner in tow, and your new goblin "friends" you make your way back to the surface of the moon, and from there back to your ship. Once aboard you send Luwazi a report of you findings.

As you get everyone settled in and ready to travel, a reply comes back. [b]"Excellent work! It sounds like we have our work cut out for us. Please return to Absalom Station for a full debriefing - and to receive your payment.

In the days and weeks to come, you learn that the Starfinder Society has granted Bago clemency for his part in the heist. They arrange for his consciousness to be downloaded into an appropriate receptacle, while Borgor is sent to the Sauna as a replacement for Livewire. The Warden is quite pleased to make this swap, as Borgor will be a much better worker, and will no doubt last much longer than the small ysoki...

*** Before leaving ***

Keskodai agrees with the group.

Yes, better be vigilant with those goblins. Let us report back to Miss Elsebo.

*** After reporting the Luwazi ***

The shirren bows to the first seeker. Thank you for this opportunity. It has been a very valuable experience. He turns to the fortified cradle hanging on his hip. Wasn't it, Chk Chk?

Comrades, it has been a pleasure to work with you. He leans on his staff and adds with a joyous tone: I pray that the Grey Lady grant you a swift release when your time comes!

"It was certainly quite the adventure. If there are any additional expeiditions planned to chart the place, let me know! Other than the...somewhat gory finish it seems to be a trove of scientific discovery!"

Barsala turns to the group and adds "Been a pleasure! Look me up if you guys head out again."

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Comrades, it has been a pleasure to work with you. He leans on his staff and adds with a joyous tone: I pray that the Grey Lady grant you a swift release when your time comes!

"And I pray that time doesn't come soon."

"It was certainly quite the adventure. If there are any additional expeditions planned to chart the place, let me know! Other than the...somewhat gory finish it seems to be a trove of scientific discovery!"

Barsala turns to the group and adds "Been a pleasure! Look me up if you guys head out again."

"Likewise. It's always nice to work with professionals."