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"Let's see if I can't get some extra juice to Engineering, yeah?"
Sparks fly in Roddy's face as he tries to fiddle with a maintenance panel in one of the ship's ducts. "Ack!" He instinctively throws his arm up over his face to protect his money-maker, bashing his elbow against the steel wall of the duct in the process and eliciting a hiss of pain. "Yeah," he snarls into his comm unit. "Yeah, no. Never mind, chuba. You're on your own for now. This gon' take a minute."
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Engineering Phase:
Whiskey Bot gives a boost to the engine so the Starfinders can close the gap on the Jinsul ship which remains steady.
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Helm Phase:
The quick Jinsul ship swings around after the Starfinders move in to line up a firing arc.
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Gunnery Phase:
A rocket sails directly at the port side of the Drake, scoring a solid hit as the shields power down. Even worse, the engineering bay screens begin to pulse as a claxon rings out...a swarm of drones was carried by the ordinance and they are now eating through the ships hull.
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Drake Status:
Hull HP: 52/70
Forward Shields: 10
Port Shields: 0
Aft Shields: 10
Starboard Shields: 10
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Round 2 Initiative.
The Jinsul ship whips around behind the Starfinders ship.
Elfa opens her mind to the currents of space and gets a read on the ship.
"It appears to be called a Barb. It is fast and deadly but also fragile, similar in many ways to our Drake. Hold on...I am getting more information and sharing to your screens." she says gathering a great deal of information on the systems of the ship. She continues to scan the ship for more information.
Jinsul Barb:
Tiny Fighter only crewed by a Pilot and Engineer
Speed: 8
Maneuverability: Good (Turn 1)
AC/TL: 14
HP: 35/35
A path to the planet’s surface opens through the blockade of jinsul starships, which has been weakened by relentless Starfinder attacks.
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Engineering Phase:
Even with Whiskey Bot working on sending pulses over the ship to delatch them, the drones stay on tight causing damage.
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Helm Phase:
The Jinsul ship swings around the back but Lex attempts to keep pace with the more agile ship keeping it in their sights but away from their front arc.
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Gunnery Phase:
The Jinsul are unable to fire with the Starfinders just outside of their range, the coilguns straining to against the restraints of the fighter.
However, El'zar is absolutely on target as a barrage of missiles crush the port side of the small fighter. The attack exposes a malfunctioning power core and sends their weapons flashing intermittently.
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Drake Status:
Hull HP: 50/70
Forward Shields: 10
Port Shields: 0
Aft Shields: 10
Starboard Shields: 10
Drones attached: 1d4 at end of each round unless Engineer succeeds at DC16.
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Round 3 Initiative.
Elfa attempts to ascertain the actions of the Jinsuls to give them the edge but the speedy Jinsul ship is able to outmaneuver the Starfinders again.
The jinsul capital ship explodes, sending the surrounding ships fleeing into space and allowing the Starfinder fleet to provide air support on Bastiar-5.
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Lexicor is correct as more Starfinder support does a fly-by finishing off the Barb and giving the signal to move in. The Jinsul armada is in shambles as groups begin to descend on Bastiar-5.
Your crew swerves through the explosions still rocking the disabled fleet and anti-air batteries from the surface of the planetoid. A few pulsing purple rounds come extremely close to the ship but Lexicor is able to roll out of the way as Whiskey pulses the ships shield to deflect the shrapnel from missiles. El'zar blasts a few drones out of your path with the guidance of Roddy. As you near the surface, Elfa scrys a suitable landing location.
Dhurus may be getting close to completing the foul rituals he has planned but you are ready to stop him, once and for all.
-Clearing Landing Locations for other Starfinders.
-Attacking Perimeter Structures.
-Descending into The Pit.
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Bravery was in ample amounts for your crew of Starfinders as you head directly for the deep recesses of the pit, to strike directly at the forces of Dhurus. Passing over Starfinders assaulting the Jinsul bases and guiding others to land...it takes a few moments a couple close calls to reach a landing area near the pit. Another crew of Starfinders helps guide you in and points you onward.
A miasma of golden energy obscures the floor of this exposed chamber, covering it as if it were a mist and shrouding the bases of numerous stone columns and earthworks that bloom from the ground. Five bizarre devices stand embedded in the stone atop the monoliths, their sigil-ridden circuitry thrumming with energy seemingly extracted from the very soil beneath them. Several columns lie toppled in what seems to be the wake of a massive struggle. The limp form of what was once the divine herald Ailuros lies motionless against a mesa.
It appears that a jinsul stands at each device working a ritual. Looming over Ailuros is a horrific monster manifested from Kadrical’s disturbed dreams—a towering bulky figure with the wings of a nelentu, the torso of an izalguun, and a head that resembles a complete jinsul. It is currently babbling incoherently as the Jinsul work.
The features of the earthen terrain remain consistent across all subtiers. Standing columns are 30 feet tall, and creatures can share their spaces with no penalty; Medium or smaller creatures that share a square with a column gain cover. Each column has 100 Hit Points, and hardness 10; if destroyed, it topples away from the last source of damage. Toppled columns function as low walls. Ramps, including the bridge to the center mesa and columns leaning against mesas, function as difficult terrain. All mesas stand 30 feet tall except the center mesa and the one Ailuros leans against, which stand 60 feet tall. Climbing the side of a mesa requires a successful Easy Athletics check. Ailuros’s torso functions as a standing column, while their legs function as toppled columns. If Ailuros’s torso takes 100 damage, they topple over like a 20-foot tall column, unconscious but still alive.
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Bold
Roddy
Lexicor
Elfa
Active Conditions:
Elfa just shakes her head.
"That monstrosity is unlike anything I have ever seen."
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Since nobody seems to know about the ritual, Roddy sighs. "Okay. We need to break up whatever is going on here, chuba-na. I'm of the opinion chanting is usually a bad sign. At least the... thing... over there seems like it's jus' babblin' for now, ya? Let's take out these chanting guys first." He hustles toward the nearest of the chanting jinsul.
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Lex can at least discern that these Jinsul are from the technician class, having the ability to cast offensive spells and are fairly proficient with small arms.
As it becomes clear the group is struggling to identify their opponents, Roddy bursts into action to stop the rituals.
The Jinsul and the dream monster appear to not react or notice, yet. Focused on chanting and babbling, respectfully.
Bold
Lexicor
Elfa
Active Conditions:
The features of the earthen terrain remain consistent across all subtiers. Standing columns are 30 feet tall, and creatures can share their spaces with no penalty; Medium or smaller creatures that share a square with a column gain cover. Each column has 100 Hit Points, and hardness 10; if destroyed, it topples away from the last source of damage. Toppled columns function as low walls. Ramps, including the bridge to the center mesa and columns leaning against mesas, function as difficult terrain. All mesas stand 30 feet tall except the center mesa and the one Ailuros leans against, which stand 60 feet tall. Climbing the side of a mesa requires a successful Easy Athletics check. Ailuros’s torso functions as a standing column, while their legs function as toppled columns. If Ailuros’s torso takes 100 damage, they topple over like a 20-foot tall column, unconscious but still alive.
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Elfa begins summoning reinforcements while Lexicor attempts to fire up at the closest Jinsul Technician but it pings harmlessly off the nearby ledge, causing the creature to turn with clicking mandibles.
It clatters to the edge and spots Roddy preparing to climb before gesturing with claws before sending a pair of energy missiles at him.
The other Jinsul continue their work on the devices and ritual.
"Kadrical, ya yaah ng r'luh, Dhurus, uh'eog ng ah'ehye'drn, na'ah'ehye ya hup fahf ah'lloigshogg." the monstrosity wails behind the group as it swings claws wildly about.
Bold
Roddy
Lexicor
Elfa
Whiskeybot
El'zar
Active Conditions:
The features of the earthen terrain remain consistent across all subtiers. Standing columns are 30 feet tall, and creatures can share their spaces with no penalty; Medium or smaller creatures that share a square with a column gain cover. Each column has 100 Hit Points, and hardness 10; if destroyed, it topples away from the last source of damage. Toppled columns function as low walls. Ramps, including the bridge to the center mesa and columns leaning against mesas, function as difficult terrain. All mesas stand 30 feet tall except the center mesa and the one Ailuros leans against, which stand 60 feet tall. Climbing the side of a mesa requires a successful Easy Athletics check. Ailuros’s torso functions as a standing column, while their legs function as toppled columns. If Ailuros’s torso takes 100 damage, they topple over like a 20-foot tall column, unconscious but still alive.
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The group continues their advance, firing and throwing projectiles at the Jinsul as Roddy tries to climb but he slides back down.
The plasma round from Whikey goes wide but Elzar cuts a large gash in the chitinous plates of the creature that calls back in Jinsul.
"You think you can stop us? Ahahaha. Do you hear the whispers of Dhurus ascending to godhood?"
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Bold
Lexicor
Active Conditions:
Elfa finishes her ritual as the Jinsuls shadow comes to life, lashing out at it with cold tendrils.
She then moves up towards the others.
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Lex scores a hit on the Jinsul as the shadow's tendrils chill the creature's blood.
Mandibles click ever faster as he drains his own magic into the an arc pistol before firing in retaliation.
Luckily, the shot creates a burst of electricity at the feet of Lex instead of hitting the android.
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Bold
Roddy
Lexicor
Elfa
Whiskeybot
El'zar
Active Conditions:
Elfa begins to attempt her climb alongside Roddy.
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Roddy succeeds in getting his grip on enough handholds to climb up 10 feet.
El'zar isn't as fortunate as he struggles to begin his ascent but Elfa eventually gets 10 feet up the wall as well.
Lex and Whiskey fire at the Jinsul from their vantage but only Whiskey scores a hit, singing the chitinous plates of the creature.
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The Jinsul returns fire, unsure of which target to go for but the burning draws its attention to Whiskey.
Even with cover, the shot screams through the air blasting Whisky with enough electricity that it jumps to Lex as well.
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Bold
Roddy (10 feet up, FF)
Lexicor (-2)
Elfa (10 feet up, FF)
Whiskeybot (-14)
El'zar
Active Conditions:
The features of the earthen terrain remain consistent across all subtiers. Standing columns are 30 feet tall, and creatures can share their spaces with no penalty; Medium or smaller creatures that share a square with a column gain cover. Each column has 100 Hit Points, and hardness 10; if destroyed, it topples away from the last source of damage. Toppled columns function as low walls. Ramps, including the bridge to the center mesa and columns leaning against mesas, function as difficult terrain. All mesas stand 30 feet tall except the center mesa and the one Ailuros leans against, which stand 60 feet tall. Climbing the side of a mesa requires a successful Easy Athletics check. Ailuros’s torso functions as a standing column, while their legs function as toppled columns. If Ailuros’s torso takes 100 damage, they topple over like a 20-foot tall column, unconscious but still alive.
The Starfinders scatter the jinsul infantry, allowing the junior agents to gain ground.
Elfa slipping again down instead turns to run to Whiskey.