GM TK-421 SFS 2-19 Truth Keepers (Inactive)

Game Master CtotheZ

Lionel flinches from the shot, moves to a better position and fires on Green.

"Ive been gassed. I've been tagged. Might as well add fire to the list. Well jokes on you cus It's going to take alot more than that to put me down!"

Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Attack + Coordinated Shot bonus vs EAC: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 = 29

Rifle Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Crit damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Expertise Damage if successful: 1d6 ⇒ 2

If combat expertise is also successful, green is shaken till Lionels next turn.

Do I roll the burn damage now or do you roll that at the beginning of green's turn? I dont recall that part, dont often crit lol

I'll roll the burn damage on his turn. How much is it?

1d6 for the burn damage

Marveen will move closer to Red and as he does he grabs the mote above his head and a Comically Large Staple Remover appears and he takes a strike against Red.

Attack vs KAC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Ion darts over to Green with a flourishing jump attack that misses.

Surge moves in to flank Green and hits him like a dump truck.

Lionel returns fire at Green, finishing the Vesk off.

Marveen dashes around the corner and removes the staples from Red.

Blue moves up on Marveen, Solar Mote forming a suit of armor around her, and whips at Marveen with her Plasma Lash.
Plasma Lash v EAC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
E&F Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Green (Dead)
Lionel (-5 SP)
Ion
Marveen (-8 SP)
Surge
Blue
Jinn
Xin-Haran
Red (-13 HP)

BOLD MAY ACT!!!

Swift action to call weapon to hand. Move action to calibrating Dross gun, scrapper weapon on blue. Stander action to shoot.

"I love shooting this gun"

EAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Acid Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Crit: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Battery 39/40 Dross scrapper

Xin-Haran will rush behind a vesk, to put him between himself and Marveen.

Entropic Strike vs flanked EAC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Damage B&A: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 2) + 12 = 15

Jinn blasts Blue who looks severely wounded.

Blue whips his plasma Lash at Xin-Haran as the Vanguard closes in.
Plasma Lash v EAC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
But misses.

Xin-Haran increases the entropy of Blue, bringing her to her final state.

Red takes a guarded step closer to the large Solarian and casts a spell, reaching out with a touch.
Touch v EAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11
But misses.
Oof my bad guys are having a bad dice day.

Green (Dead)
Lionel (-5 SP)
Ion
Marveen (-8 SP)
Surge
Blue (Dead)
Jinn
Xin-Haran
Red (-13 HP)

BOLD MAY ACT!!!

ion runs full sprint towards blue. taking a full action

Double move adjacent to red. would have to move through a threatened area to get there.

Coordinated Shot for those ranged folks, though Marveen will also provide soft cover currently

Photon 2/3

Lionel moves into position, continuing to lay down fire.

"Channeling my anger, and release it with every shot. Breathe. Look past the obstruction and wait for the perfect shot... and fire."

Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Laser Rifle Attack w/ Coordinated Shot vs EAC: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 = 25

Expertise damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Laser Rifle damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

-2 from cover provided because of Snipers Aim. Red is shaken till beginning of Lionel's turn.

Marveen will take another swing at Red.

Attack vs KAC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Red reaches for Surge as he passes by.
Touch v EAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7
But misses.
I'm surprised the Keepers have been such a thorn in the side of everyone with how ineffectual they appear to be.

Lionel takes a s~*! at Red, which wings her in the shoulder, the proximity to her head shaking her resolve.

Marveen removes her staples again, dropping her.

COMABT ENDS

Paxel arrives with a group of Veskarium soldiers shortly after the Starfinders defeat the Keepers. After the Starfinders relay the information learned from their third investigation, Paxel provides the missing pieces and sheds light on his suspected location of the lair of the Keepers of the Lie: an abandoned research facility that was sealed after an industrial accident several months ago.

Paxel is impressed with how the Starfinders handled the attackers and he offers them a token of his appreciation after the battle: two mk 1 serums of healing and a frag grenade II.

Marveen will drop his weapon and the mote will go back over his head, he will dust himself off. Well that was most unfortunate to get into a fight here. We should contact someone about these bodies and then go talk to Paxel.

just checking but would this technically be the first time Lionel is meeting Paxel? Or had he before now?

Liinel met Paxel on the return from the Museum of Conquest, the first of the three investigations, and then again after the Skittermander Bureaucracy.

Sorry little bit of Retcon on my behalf because I posted too quick.

Marveen will drop his weapon and the mote will go back over his head, he will dust himself off. Well that was most unfortunate to get into a fight here. Thank you for the information sir, we will make sure that we will take care of these Keepers of the Lie as swiftly as possible. Also your contact that we met proved to be very helpful and he wants to join to military. Was hoping to put in a good word with how much he helped the investigation.

It is clear to me why these Vesk joined a fringe cult, their weakness was not something they could accept. We will do what we can to dissolve our common enemy

Pacel regards Xin-Haran for a moment, "Spoken like a true warrior. I have no doubt you will be victorious." and nods at the Vanguard.

"Hmm maybe this whelp is not as traitorous as I thought. I'll recommend he relocate to Vesk-6 and join up there. The Hifh Despot has special need of good Pahtra soldiers and will offer him the chance to prove himself."

"Are there any other questions before you depart for the lair of the Keepers?"

Last chance to really interact with Paxel before the end of the scenario, besides wrap up stuff.

That is fantastic, I am sure he will be a great soldier. It has been a pleasure to be allowed to come here, even in the current circumstances. I would love to come back sometime to look around a bit more sometime, if that's OK of course.

"I wouldn't mind a visit to Vesk-6 at some point. See what methods are being implemented to train the pahtra there, maybe assist in some of the training or show off a bit of my skills too. While there I could re-connect with my ancestors home world. Take a tour in the wilderness there. I hear its more dangerous than the jungles of Castrovel, so I'd be very interested to find that out for myself, treat it as my path to adulthood of which I never got to do myself, at least not to the scale the native pahtra get to.

As for now though, Paxel, is there any information you can give us on the keeper's hide out? Any tactical entry points? Has any scouting been done in the area or are we going in blind, aside from the information we've gathered? Would you want us to take any prisoners... if possible?"

"If you do return to the Veskarium, you will of course be welcomed back so long as you follow OUR laws. And perhaps brush up on our codes honor. You aren't the first, and wont be the last to get entangled in disputes of honor. Usually they end a bit bloodier and deadlier. I'm certain you were spared a more gruesome fate because you were due to meet with me. Our ways may seem strange to you, but yours are just as strange to us."

"You're headed to an abandoned military research building, which I already mentioned. I have the floor plans here for you and suggest this tunnel for entry. Our last intel on it was from when it was occupied. I will be executing a raid and taking prisoners from the exterior to buy you time to recover your relic from deeper inside. I don't care if you take prisoners."

Yes I of course would follow by your laws, and I apologize for my fellow Starfinders that made things difficult for you and others. I would love to learn more about your way of life and how you do things here.

The floor plans that Paxel provided are the map on Slide 8. Paxel drives you a few miles outside of Command Prime, and points out a culvert that leads to a drainage pipe for the entrance he suggests. It takes about 15 min to navigate the culvert, leading to an access hatch that let's you all out in the yellow box, which is your starting point on the map.

"If only I could join in the support of your raid, would be interesting to see your military tactics in action in comparison to how we do things back home. I also do apologize for any inconveniences I may have caused. It was no intention of mine to do so. As you said, I'm not so familiar with how things are done here. Wouldn't mind being stationed here for a time to learn up a few things... so long as the food is good though." Lionel gives a good laugh after that last statement only to assure he was only joking about the food part.

"One thing I gotta say though, is it regulation for guardsmen to be trained in the arts? Having seen some of their work, I must say I'm impressed." Lionel makes sure not to mention the guard tagged or gassed him and not have it be assumed he's talking about the job the guards did on him. Though he feels Paxel may know about it. This is Lionels way of saying "they got me good" and having a good laugh about it.

if I worded that correctly, I'm not pointing fingers nor questioning anyone's honor, just Lionel making a joke of the situation that had happened and giving credit where its due

If I remember correctly, we got info about a trap from the operative. What were the details there?

"There are many things you don't know about us. Many of us, besides being warriors, are artists, poets, musicians, writters... We embrace the creative styles and histories of all member races of the Veskarium."

There is a hidden pit trap which I marked as an orange square. Based on the floor plans you were provided and the description of the trap given to you by Qona, you're relatively certain that is the location.

Surge will move forward, keeping his eyes peeled for any dangers.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Xin-Haran will follow Surge's lead and do the same, having his shadow staff at the ready

Perception with DV: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Marveen will walk up behind Xin, waiting for the go ahead from Xin and Surge.

Instead of waiting for every player to chime in on which direction they are headed, let's just assume they are following the lead of those who have.

The Starfinders hear the sounds of combat from above, the distraction promised by Paxel no doubt. To the east is a halway terminating at a closed door. A little further ahead and to the west is another passage. Just north of that is a four way intersection of the tunnel, and what looks like a recessed door way to the west a little further ahead. The passage ends to the north in a T intersection.

Surge presses forward, watching for signs of danger. Heading down the right hallway first.

Will keep going, searching the corridors until we spot something (items or enemies). perception is +5 if you need a roll for it.

Marveen is following behind Surge checking everything.

Marveen has the feat Tight Fit, which helps me when I'm squeezing.

Lionel keeps a short distance behind the advancing party, taking up a rear guard position watching for any enemies that may wish to flank from behind.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Surge and Lionel sense nothing but the sounds of battle above them. Surge sees the closed door ahead of him is the only way forward.

"Sounds like Paxel's men could be making their move up top. We'd best not waist the opportunity they're providing us."

I agree with Lionel, let's go swiftly.

Marveen will follow right behind Surge when he goes through the door.

I agree with Marveen and Lionel go in swiftly. Jinn draw and readies his weapon.

Jinn will be behind Lionel when going through the door

Surge moves forward, opens the door, and sees two Vesk, a Pahtra, and another creature with tentacles waiting in the room on the other side. Non of them look happy to see the Starfinders.

Marveen
Lionel
Green
White
Jinn
Surge
Xin-Haran
Blue
Ion
Red

BOLD MAY ACT!!!

Large tanks and monitors fill much of this spacious room. The
tanks bubble and hiss with reagents and chemicals, while
the displays show the signs of a brewing battle outside the
compound. A pair of double doors exits the room to the north,
and two translucent polycarbonate doors sit in the eastern and
western walls.

Marveen will walk forward while grabbing his mote and the Big Staple Remover appears and he attacks Red.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Lionel moves up and takes a shot at the enemy pahtra.

"I'll focus the other pahtra if you guys wanna take out the vesk. Let's see how many lives you've got left.

Snipers aim reduces the cover AC by 2

Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Laser Rifle attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Laser Rifle damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Combat Expertise damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Green moves to fire at Marveen.
Marveen AoO v Green: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Marveen hits her as she moves through a threatened square.
Trick: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
EAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Fire: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

White draws a pistol and casts a spell.

Marveen (-6SP)
Lionel
Green (-22HP)
White
Jinn
Surge
Xin-Haran
Blue
Ion
Red (-14HP)

BOLD MAY ACT!!!

No sense in making a bottleneck at the door. Let's see how strong this one with tentacles is.

Surge moves into the room past red and right in front of white, forming up his wicked looking claws before lashing out.

Attack vs KAC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 1d4 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (1) + (2) + 13 + 1 = 17

Mysticism: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"Bring it on."

Photon 1/3

double move Jinn draws his Dross gun, scrapper Surge don't take all of the fun now

Xin-Haran rushes forward, his footsteps causing prints where the metal has dissolved away, and then strikes the vesk with all his might

This movement will provoke from red

Entropic Strike vs EAC on Red: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Damage B&A (magic): 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (2, 1) + 12 = 15

Entropy Points 2/6, one for combat, one for moving greater than my speed for the first time in combat

Surge strides into the room and punishes White... what for, noone really knows. These Starfinders are done talking and have gone into full on murder hobo mode.

Red swipes at Jinn as he passes through a threatened square.
claws vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 171d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Xin-Haran moves in and strikes Red, ending his existence.

Blue moves to flank Surge and attacks with her plasma Lash.
lash vs EAC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
damage: 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (1, 1) + 12 = 14
And is knocked prone.

Marveen
Lionel
Green (-22HP)
White (-17HP)
Jinn (-3SP)
Surge (-14SP, prone)
Xin-Haran
Blue
Ion
Red (Dead)

BOLD MAY ACT!!!