[SFS] 1-32 Acts of Association (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Stay back DV8! Mzix calls to the robotic emmissary as she steps between the would-be thieves and their target. They haven't yet succeeded at taking the goods from the bag, right?

Holding out a hand that shimmers with strange energy, she says. You picked a teeeeeeerrrrrrible target guys. Please, just call it a day.

Readying action to try and strike if they move past towards the ambassador.

@Boris: I assume that's a demoralize attempt. I'm assuming you're targetting whoever is closest.

The two closest ysoki flinch when Boris and Vyecmuraf speak their harsh words. They don't really break off their harassment, though. The first one stands his ground, while the other takes a guarded step back and throws from sort of canister towards the emissary. The third one seems to do something similar.

Red, Taclash trip at Mizix: 1d20 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 + 2 = 20 Wow, that actually trips Mizix

Mizix gets a shot in on red before being dragged to the floor.

Blue, Riot grenade: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 2 = 7
Cyan, Riot grenade: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

The area fills with a nasty noxious smoke.

I need DC 15 reflex saves from Kaarnah, Vyecmuraf, Mizix and Tel'kk to avoid being staggered

The Ambassador, wheezing from the smoke and somewhat unable to talk, seems to want to hands his packages to Kaarnah.

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LAR612
Tel'kk
Vyecmuraf
Kaarnah
Boris
Mizix
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Plinko -Red (5)
Rich - Blue
Jazz - Cyan
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Kaarnah rears up into a bipedal gait (her reach with her capture pole is now 15 feet) and uses her newly available set of arms to collect the ambassador's items.

Reflex: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12

If that's a Smoke Grenade, I believe it's a Fort Save, which Kaarnah would instead get a 16 on.

Reflex vs DC 15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

"Very well - a logical option was provided, but ignored." Vyecmuraf points their pistol at the taclash-wielding hooligan. "Start with that one."

Hail Pistol, Get 'Em: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18
Cold, Piercing damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Get 'Em on Red and shoot. Uncertain about smoke and concealment, so I'll let the GM worry about that. XD

Reflex DC15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 (Staggered City)

As the Riot Grenade explodes it takes Tel'kk completely by surprise and the shirren woozily reels from its effects...

They sluggishly shoulder their Tactical Numbing Beam (Draw Weapon - Move Action)

Seeing some of his friends staggering a little Boris steps up to try to attract attention away from them.
"You really should have left peacefully.."

He tries to tusk (red)
tusk: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 = 15
piercing damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
We were trying to be nice! Mizix exclaims as she is rudely dropped. Standing and provoking the gnome rises and tries to reach out to the ysoki in front of her, but the coughing smoke causes her to falter.

The tokens are hilarious!

Lar will draw his pistol and level it at red, following the other's lead, he fires.

laser pistol: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 61d4 ⇒ 2

All of this is highly unusual! Isn't it?

They are riot grenades - no smoke, but nasty effect if inhaled

Kaarnah gets a bad whiff of the noxious vapours, but manages to pick up the packages. Vyecmuraf gets a shot in on the front ysoki, while Tel'kk gets his numbing beam weapon. Mizix braces for impact as she stands up, while LAR fires a stray laser.

There's a role-playing game that is very popular on Absalom station, set in times in which gnomes weren't bleached. Perhaps Mizix is confused with that one? Standing up doesn't provoke anymore in this modern age.

Plinko tries to back off a bit, and tosses another grenade

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 reflex saves for Mizix, Tel'kk, Boris

while the other two start blasting the group, narrowly missing Vyecmuraf, but zapping Mizix

handcoil, Vyecmuraf: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

handcoil, Mizix: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

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LAR612
Tel'kk
Vyecmuraf
Kaarnah
Boris
Mizix
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Plinko -Red (10)
Rich - Blue
Jazz - Cyan
---

Kaarnah makes the most of her hindered state by jabbing Mizix in the back of her calf with a small collection of nanites. The tiny machines spread throughout her circulatory system and set to work toughening the gnome's skin.

+1 AC for 7 rounds.

”Since apparently nobody was paying attention, I’ll have to repeat myself.” The kasatha uses all three free limbs in an overly exaggerated point at the lash-wielding ysoki. ”Get. That. One.”

Hail Pistol, Get ‘Em: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 = 15
Cold, Piercing damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Get ‘Em and shoot on Red.

COND: STAGGERED? Does Grenade effect last one round or one minute??

Tel'kk sluggishly draws a bead on one of the ratbags (Blue)...

{Oh my we feel strangely lethargic... Regardless this is unforgivable behaviours! Prepare to be dealt with!}

...and fires (Standard Action)

Ranged vs Blue Ysoki's EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage (Cold, Non-Lethal): 1d6 ⇒ 5 17/20 Battery remaining

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Mizix’s form seems to fray as the handcoil shot strikes her gains an Entropy Point from the hit. Stepping forwards, she reaches out towards Vyecmaruf’s favored target

attack v EAC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24 for Acid: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Acid: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Again, is that what you mean boss?

this assuming the first grenade’s staggered effect was just for that round. If still affected by it, she’ll have just closed.

From what I could find, riot grenades' effect lasts only 1 round

Vyecmuraf freezes the red ysoki in his tracks. Kaarnah stabs Mizix in the back, who promptly blasts the lead ysoki in turn, leaving a gloppy mess. Tel'kk fires another warning shot.

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LAR612
Tel'kk
Vyecmuraf
Kaarnah
Boris
Mizix
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Rich - Blue
Jazz - Cyan
---

Apologies. Been replacing the kitchen floor this weekend. Just finished. Hurrah!

refl: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Boris assertively tells Mizix, "That shot barely grazed you! No worries!"

Inspiring boost, gain up to 8 SP back

"Vyecmuraf said that one, but he is no longer standing. Hmm."

Lar, instead, fires at blue.

laser pistol: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d4 ⇒ 1

"There is nothing to be gained here. Please leave."

Lar shoot a bright shot at Rich, who, together with his brother Jazz, backs off while firing at the party

handcoil, Mizix: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
handcoil, Boris: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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LAR612
Tel'kk
Vyecmuraf
Kaarnah
Boris
Mizix
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Rich - Blue (1)
Jazz - Cyan
---

Tel'kk's antennae quiver in concern as one foe is dissolved, and they aim another shot of cold energy at the retreating pair of Ysoki;

{Be off with you! Enough fur has been deliquesced here!}

Ranged vs Blue Ysoki's EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage (Cold, Non-Lethal): 1d6 ⇒ 2
16/20 Battery remaining

The shirren holds position, granting allies and the Ambassador the benefit of his defensive skills (Bodyguard Feat)

"Yes, begone you cretins!"

Boris takes a shot at the one closest to him, allowing them to run if they are going to...
plasma claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
E+F damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Holding the Ambassador's things, Kaarnah simply wraps her arms around them in a protective fashion.

Total Defense for +4 AC.

Tel'kk drives back the ysoki's further, and lands a hit on Rich. Boris lays down fire as well, but misses, while Kaarnah guards the ambassador.

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LAR612
Tel'kk
Vyecmuraf
Kaarnah
Boris
Mizix
--
Rich - Blue (3)
Jazz - Cyan
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Seeing that they are in optimal position, unless there is an innocent bystander within the area, in which case he would refrain from this action, Lar612 scuttles forward to see both the ysoki. Drawing in the heat from all of the bodies around him, he focus it into a cone facing out from him, and into the backpedaling rats.

overheat (Ref 15): 2d8 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

Mizix sees the ysoki apparently fleeing, the danger possibly passing. But just to make sure, she advances in the wake of LAR 612’s burst of flame, hand raised threateningly.

Move, then readied if they attack or Step (if they’re fleeing without looking back, she won’t try to strike).

"That's right - leave now." Vyecmuraf doesn't stoop to chasing after the hooligans, but neither do they let the remaining pair leave unscathed. "There aren't more of them trying to sneak up on you Kaarnah, are there?"

Intimidate, Expertise: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (13) + 8 + (6) = 27
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Demoralize on Cyan, move action to look behind Kaarnah for any other hooligans.

"Not that I have observed. However. I do have a large blind spot. And they are small."

Vyecmuraf looks around for more of the ratty hoodlums, but find none. As the group doesn't press the fleeing ysoki, all but one of them get away.

Station security is on site soon enough, and with enough witnesses on hand, the situation is cleared up quick enough.

Combat over

Insofar as an android of its station can be considered gleeful, DV8 gleefully makes its way back, the packages still intact.

All that is left is heading back to the lorespire complex to complete the tour...

Of course, the windy back passages and platforms that lead back are not without peril. Not long after the group departs the mall they hear a chilling chanting, combined with the popping and zapping sounds of crude ranged weaponry.

From one side:
Us be fighting, off we goes!
We be red eye, you be toast!

From another:
Us be strongest, head of glass!
You be dead soon, none shall pass!

Two rivalling group of goblins are duking it out, several already lying dead on the group. As the starfinders arrive on the scene, there is immediate confused shouting: Longshanks! This be trick! Those goblins with longshanks! Shhh! Hisss!

You be trick! the other group shouts, You always with longshanks. Kill! Kill!

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Lar
Vyecmuraf
Mizix
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Glass Head
Red Eye
Glass Head
Red Eye
Glass Head
Red Eye
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Tel'kk
Boris
Kaarnah
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”Lovely.” Vyecmuraf puts one hand, which holds a mobile communicator unit, to the side of their head. ”Hello, Absalom Station Police? Yes, I would like to report a disturbance. No, I’m afraid it is urgent. No, I cannot be put on hold - thank you for your understanding... What’s that? You say sixty squadrons of peacekeepers are on their way to this location, and that all they need is a signal to identify the peacebreakers? And you want us to shoot one of them? Which one? Ah, I see, the one with the smallest eyes and biggest head. Yes, I can stay on the line.” The kasatha’s voice carries easily over the sounds of mayhem as they point at the closest glass-headed goblin, another hand covering the sound receptor on the mobile communicator while a third pulls out a laser pistol. ”Make that one a smoke signal, would you?”

Get ‘Em and draw weapon.

Big-headed longshanks use too many words! Like swallow book!

YES!! 1 on Initiative. My job here is done >.>

Heh Yeah! Big guys go last! :)

Longshank? Mizix asks incredulously. The gnome approaches the nattering goblins and draws her pistol. I’m the same size as you,

attack a RedEye’s EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 for fire: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Mizix takes side with the glass head clan, and hits a red eye in the... well... eye. It looks at Mizix with the other (red) eye, and shouts Nasty shorty longshanks! You be food!

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Lar
Vyecmuraf
Mizix
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Glass Head
Red Eye (3)
Glass Head
Red Eye
Glass Head
Red Eye
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Tel'kk
Boris
Kaarnah
---

Completely at a loss of what to do in this situation, and Vye slow to give order, Lar will follow Mizix' lead.

Lar steps forward uncertainly and fires at the same Red Eye.

laser pistol: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 71d4 ⇒ 1

He then looks over to Mizix and shrugs.

Can somebody give me their best impression of Vyecmuraf?

”Lovely.” Vyecmuraf puts one hand, which holds a mobile communicator unit, to the side of their head. ”Hello, Absalom Station Police? Yes, I would like to report a disturbance. No, I’m afraid it is urgent. No, I cannot be put on hold - thank you for your understanding... What’s that? You say sixty squadrons of peacekeepers are on their way to this location, and that all they need is a signal to identify the peacebreakers? And you want us to shoot one of them? Which one? Ah, I see, the one with the smallest eyes and biggest head. Yes, I can stay on the line.” The kasatha’s voice carries easily over the sounds of mayhem as they point at the closest glass-headed goblin, another hand covering the sound receptor on the mobile communicator while a third pulls out a laser pistol. ”Make that one a smoke signal, would you?”

Get ‘Em and draw weapon.

Ahem.

While this new and pointless conflict begins Boris for some reason thinks back to the first time he went with Vyecmuraf to an art gallery. His favorite comments from the art critic were:
"It appears a one handed, blind infant painted this piece..."
"A statue of Iomede? I should call them and inform them of your heresy..."
THAT, THAT is a work of art." /painter looks relieved "A work of art expelled out the anus of a university student several hours after consuming too much Taco Abadar 1 credit menu!"
The last one was Boris' favorite.

:)

Vyecmuraf stealthily draws his weapon (Sorry for the holdup), while LAR misses a shot.

The goblins exchange fire, but seem more worried about the gnome and android moving in, firing bolts of unstable laser energy at the starfinders.

Junklaser, Red eye: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 131d4 ⇒ 3
Junklaser, Glass Head: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d4 ⇒ 2
Junklaser, Lar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Junklaser, Lar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d4 ⇒ 3
Junklaser, Mizix: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d4 ⇒ 2
Junklaser, Mizix: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d4 ⇒ 4

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Tel'kk
Boris
Kaarnah
Lar
Vyecmuraf
Mizix
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Glass Head (3)
Red Eye (5)
Glass Head
Red Eye
Glass Head
Red Eye
---
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Looking at the wall of people between himself and the angry but apparently stupid goblins, Boris smiles, takes a step and throws a grenade.

grenade!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Vesk marks the spot!

Some of his fellow adventurers have seen this trick before. A large muscular Vesk breaks through a sewer grate and looks at a random goblin, exaggeratedly pulling his giant and lethal looking Doshko around menacingly with an evil grin on his face.

Yep. the old Holo grenade Mk 1 distraction!

Kaarnah casually prods Mizix with a painless prick while distracting the Ambassador with conversation.

"I do feel the need to inform you, Ambassador, that the rate of violence we have encountered during your stay is statistically unusual, and that generally, most visitors to this station endure nothing more offensive than the cramped conditions and low ceilings."

+1 AC Mizix

Thank-*small wince*-you. A starting to look tired Mizix says as Kaarnah further increases her defenses. She fires once more at the goblin she struck earlier, then retreats a bit, trying to get a bit of cover behind a nearby fountain.

Attack v EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 for Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

EAC currently 17, KAC 20 (biohack + Entropy)

How deep are the ponds near us?

Hey Mizix, don't forget I used Inspiring Boost in the last combat to give you 8SP back...

"You are all, without a doubt, the worst people at following directions," Vyecmuraf observes dryly. "Or perhaps I'm using words with too many syllables and not making myself clear? Don't worry - I can accommodate your... shortcomings." The kasatha pulls the trigger and sends the beam of what could be considered an overly-aggressive laser pointer at the glass-headed goblin.

Laser Pistol, Get 'Em: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20
Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

"That one. Shoot it. Understood?"

Get 'Em and shoot. Do we want a marker on the map for which one is currently Got 'Em'ed?

As more threats make themselves known Tel'kk decides to take the foes straight on and moves forward with purpose, shoulder their Numbing Beam as they go (25ft. Move & Draw Weapon)

The shirren draws a bead on the wounded Red-Eye and fires (Standard Action)

Ranged vs Wounded Red Eye's EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Damage (Cold, Non-Lethal): 1d6 ⇒ 1

15/20 Battery remaining

The ponds are decorative and about a foot deep

Mizix shoots the red eye again, and this time hits it between the eyes, which is enough to do him in. Vyecmuraf brandishes a glass head as target. Kaarnah helps Mizix, while Tel'kk moves up and fires a stray shot. Boris throws a grenade, and the sudden appearance of a burly Vesk causes much alarm to goblins on both sides. The glass heads can't seem to decide between Vesk and enemy, so they spread fire, while the red eyes try to deal with the Vesk, though a stray shot grazes Lar. The goblins seem to be none-the-wiser, even after hitting the fake vesk.

Junklaser, Holo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d4 ⇒ 2
Junklaser, Holo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d4 ⇒ 2
Junklaser, red eye: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d4 ⇒ 3

Junklaser, Holo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 171d4 ⇒ 1
Junklaser, Lar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 111d4 ⇒ 3

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

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Tel'kk
Boris
Kaarnah
Lar
Vyecmuraf
Mizix
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Glass Head (4)
Glass Head
Red Eye
Glass Head
Red Eye
---

The Holo Vesk seems to ignore the beams of energy passing through it and goes through round 2 of it's act, a slow and exaggerated raising of the Doshko and a wicked toothy grin as if he's picking out a target to give a mighty two handed overhead smash!

Boris takes aim at the anointed target and lets fly twice with his plasma claw.
pew pew: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 4 = 1
E+F damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

pew pew: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 2 - 4 = 3
E+F damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Boris is completely unsurprised that he probably didn't even ht the building behind them...

"These assailants do not seem interested in the future investment opportunity of these limited edition collectables. I shall pass them back into your capable appendages."

Hand off items, then drop down into a quadrupedal gait.

This is not at all what I expected! Is this some sort of organic lifeform prank, that this tour will 'deviate' from what is expected?!

Still not knowing exactly what is going on, or why the goblins are attacking each other, or why we are now attacking them, or why they are shootng at him, Lar will stride forward, turn to his left, and send a cone of super heated air at the two goblin that are left on that side.

Maybe if I eliminate one side of the conflict, the other side, the victors, will leave

overheat. R15: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Forgot to add my +1's for the get'em! That'll make my attack rolls a 2 and a 4. Maybe I DID hit a wall! :)

Hey Mizix, don't forget I used Inspiring Boost in the last combat to give you 8SP back...

Did forget that. Thank you.

"You are all, without a doubt, the worst people at following directions,"

And somehow also utterly missed the first round's Get 'Em! too. Apologies: have been posting while on minor vacation this week, seem to not have been paying as much attention as I normally do.

With a surge of confidence - coupled with unexpectedly feeling a bit better while also being chastened by the kasatha - Mizix fires twice at the helmeted goblin her four-armed friend is pointing at. while being glad that Kaarnath dropped into a slump so that there's now less confusion about which four-armed figure she should listen to.

Full attack v Glass EAC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 9 for Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Full attack v Glass EAC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 18 for Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 2