[SFS/Shifty] Veskarium (B) (Inactive)

Game Master Nik B.

Thidreks clips one with a shot!

Two stack into Murg stabbing away...

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 vs KAC - Ouch!
Damage 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 = 9

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 vs KAC
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Two pile into Ysh trying to shank her!

Attack 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 2 = 16 vs KAC (Off target)
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 vs KAC
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Murg gets stabbed up, and Ysh gets knifed too!

R2
Kultha
Thidreks
Benacu
Ysh
Murg
Zoey
ENEMY

R 8
O
Y 2 Off target/Get Em
G 6

Ouch!

junksword (reach/defending) vs KAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damages, S&B: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Ysh' strikes back vs Green and steps back.

ROUND 2

As her target shifts behind a patron, Kultha curses and deactivates the link.

"Po Shkalam Zavoyevatelya!"

She immediately shifts it to one of the nearer mercies (Combat Tracking on Yellow - Move Action) before blasting it with her empowered shoulder laser; (Standard Action: Overcharge Ranged Attack vs Yellow)

Ranged Attack (Shoulder Laser, Azimuth + Combat Tracking + Get 'Em): 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 21

Fire Damage vs Yellow: 1d3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (2) = 5

Her AI's HUD flashes: [Оставшийся лазерный заряд ▸ 17/20]...

Thidreks steps up a little so Murgatroyd can hear him. "Hang in there Murgatroyd! We're coming to help."

Guarded Step to get in range. Inspiring Boost, +9 SP to Murgatroyd

"Fine. Get down, everyone!" Benacu makes a horrible retching sound as a slit in his helmet opens. Water starts pouring out and is immediately frozen into a chilling spray of ice.

Using my wyrmling dragon gland. I should be able to hit green and yellow with this cone?

Cold Damage, DC 11 Reflex halves: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) = 6

20% Fortification: 1d100 ⇒ 35

Murgatroyd’s divine protections fails him once more - he takes a guarded step and strikes at red:

Hammer fist vs. Red ijtikrii’s KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Thanks for the boost!

Ysh, Benny, and Kultha just destroy the two advancing mercs.

Murg drops the merc he is fighting with a beefy strike.

R2
Kultha - acted
Thidreks
Benacu - acted
Ysh - acted
Murg - acted
Zoey
ENEMY

R Dead
O
Y Dead
G Dead

Thidreks already acted this round

Zoey takes points at the last opponent and shouts One more!

Taunt: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15Off-target again

Get'em, taunt

The assault turns into a bit of a defensive withdrawal as the last merc slashes away and attempts to back up...

Attack 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 2 = 10 vs KAC
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

But they are all over the place.

R3
Kultha
Thidreks
Benacu
Ysh
Murg
Zoey
ENEMY

R Dead
O Off target/Get Em
Y Dead
G Dead

Ysh’ moves and strikes non lethally on the last standing merc.

Good night!

Junksword vs KAC (non-lethal): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 4 = 16
Damages, S&B: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Murgatroyd approaches and punches the last ijtikri! Unless Ysh already dropped him

Hammer fist vs. Orange ijtikrii’s KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

As the ranks of their foes thin considerably Kultha shifts closer to Domakayo; (Guarded Step - Move Action)

"Kannot haf you gettink hurt! Best keep you klose..."

She'll hold position next to the entertainer should further threats appear

The combat ends in a bone-shattering smash that sends the mercenary plowing into one of the booths. Silence settles over the bar. Patrons cautiously peek over tables to assess the scene. The bar returns to normal fairly quickly. Keeper and the Bouncer begin the clean-up, dragging the bodies outside.

The dancer hands the device over, it appears locked with some serious security measures, but with the codes provided by the Brotherhood, it’s possible to hack the device...

Computers check

Thidreks offers to assist in hacking the device.
Computers (aid): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Computer (+ hacking tools) + aid: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 24

Ysh, with the help of Thidreks, starts working on the computer.

Benacu apologizes several times to the establishment, not realizing this likely happens fairly often. He takes a moment to sponge up some leftover moisture from his ice spray. Then the kalo returns to business, looking over Ysh's shoulder to help with the device.

Computers (aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Zoey makes sure to make a heart-shaped hand sign at one of the cameras once the combat is over, then proceeds to aid Thidreks by installing 'Star Sugar Heart Pong', the official SMC handheld game, on the the device

Comp, Aid: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

From her vantage Kultha offers her expertise also;

Computers (Aid Another): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

"Puzh reset button? Or hit vith hammer??"

She then turns her attention back to Domakayo, casting her eyes and pediclawed hands upon his muscled chest;

"You are net hurt my statnyy?! Let Kulthalovosh khek for woundink"

Medicine: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

The device is locked with some serious security measures, but with the codes provided by the Brotherhood, makes it possible to hack the device.

You access message logs between the agent and an unknown contact. The final message on the device arranges a meeting at a given set of coordinates. The agent states that he’s hesitant about this investigation and that he plans to leave some clues for anyone trailing him if things go south.

Kultha prudently inspects the dancer to ensure he is not injured, and selflessly offers him some counseling after his ordeal over a couple of drinks whilst everyone else plays with the communicator. Fortunately he is fit and healthy.

Zoey checks if the coordinates match the place provided by the trucker earlier. Speaking of truckers, she also checks if the guy is still around...

The coordinates seem pretty close (a minute or so walk) from where the trucker dropped the agent. The trucker is still around, he seems pretty engaged in his datapad.

"I think it is time we go, before more thugs show up." To the trucker, "Are you ready to head out? We'd like that ride now."

Kultha bids Domakayo an overly fond farewell, then strides to where Zoey is loitering;

"Hoi-Hoi Little Klubnika. Vhat next move? After all zhat exzitment, am hopink no more distraktion from male Vesk danzerz."

Bolgin slips on his well-beaten trucker cap and slams down the rest of his energy drink before shooting a wave goodbye to Keeper who calls something back - probably about the bar tab.

You head into the back lot and mount up in a hover-truck that is in surprisingly good repair, and moments later have dusted off and are gliding along the highway in the dead of night listening to Trucking Hits volume 18 as Bolgin asks whether he should be farming wheat or corn on his new sim-farm.

30 minutes later you arrive at your destination.

The coordinates on Firiz’s comm unit lead to a seemingly abandoned industrial building. The massive facility’s entrance is chained shut, but
looking closer you realize that the chain has been expertly cut and then carefully put back together again so that it appears unbroken.

Inside the dimly lit complex, hallways branch off in three directions, forming a maze for those who don’t know their way around the building. The area shows signs of neglect, such as dirty floors and halls littered with debris.

Each person can make TWO DC 13 Survival or DC 15 Perception checks

Murgatroyd starts looking around.

Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Survival: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18
Survival: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

Ysh' is focus at the start of the chase, but quickly get lost!

Benacu is grateful that the ride is over, however it short it was. He immediately sets himself to casing the joint. "Last time I tried sneaking in somewhere, it was an Abadarcorp building, and I got kicked out instantly. Best to look for the least noisy places to step?"

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Thidreks tries to figure out the layout of the place with an eye looking down each of the three corridors.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 +4 for searching
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

As she dismounts Kultha's eyes swivel with interest taking in the facility and its interior...

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

"Hoi-Hoi Little Klubnika. Vhat next move? After all zhat exzitment, am hopink no more distraktion from male Vesk danzerz."

We hit the road! Zoey shouts, feeling badass but not looking the part.

Zoey enjoys her 'shotgun' position, taking the opportunity to hang her head out of the windows, and let her hair flutter in the wind. For a brief moment, that is, she wouldn't want to end up looking like an Akitonian miner from all the dust.

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Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14
Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

"Last time I tried sneaking in somewhere, it was an Abadarcorp building, and I got kicked out instantly. Best to look for the least noisy places to step?"

Yeah, you should wear your batch visible at all times. Security can be really nasty otherwise!

Solid rolls!

Luckily, you can follow the trail of footprints and subtle clues Firiz left for you and you follow the trail quickly and accurately. At the end of the trail you arrive at a bulky, newly installed security door.

Computers or Engineering check to disable device

"Tough. But new means there's probably still some factory-setting inroads on this thing. I hope?" Benacu defers to Ysh' on the point, but gives the door his own appraisal.

Computers (aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Murgatroyd stares skilllessly at the door, wondering how much strength it would take to tear it down...

Computer (+4 with the hacking kit): 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 = 27

Ysh' starts working on the door with the help of the Kalo.

Done!

"Will this be another lab installed in the wilderness?"

Is that the pattern in this arc? Weird experiments in random planets?

A broad, well-maintained hallway runs from west to east between the metal security door and a roomy stairwell. Another hallway branches off to the south, leading to a dead end. Doors designed for large creatures line the halls, and bright fluorescent lights shine overhead.

You are shocked to find two Shobhad laying in wait as the door opens - one steps around the closest corner hammering at Murg, the other coming around the far intersection closing on the party.

Both of them appear to be jacked to the eyeballs in rage, veins pulsing, eyes bulging, and frothing at the mouth as they attack fiercely!

Attacks Murg
Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 vs KAC
Damage 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

R1
ENEMY - Acted
Murg
Nenacu
Thidreks
Zoey
Kultha
Ysh

Kultha stands ready should the computer hacking fail...

Engineering: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Should that also fail the taps the sledge at her hip;

"If all fail, zhere iz Der Happy Stik*."

*Couldn't resist the 2000AD reference :)

EDIT: Ninja'd by the Ninja ;)

Murgatroyd takes a guarded step and punches the white shobhad!

Hammer Fist vs. White shobad's KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

"Speak, guardian, for this battle might be unnecessary!" offers the android, since the group is technically trespassing.

"That'd be nice, but, I mean, look at them?" Benacu says doubtfully. "I'll pick some brains to check. Probably start screaming bloody murder as a sympathetic reaction."

Mind Thrust vs. White, DC 14 Will halves: 2d10 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

Will 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
benacu finds their enraged minds hard to penetrate.

Murg lands a serious blow

R1
ENEMY - Acted
Murg -acted
Nenacu
Thidreks
Zoey
Kultha - acted
Ysh

B
W 17

Ysh' calls again her magic to create a makeshift weapon and moves to support her comrade.

Howdy, don't kill them all!

Cast Junksword

"Get him Murgatroyd! They look big but you can take them!"
Inspiring boost +9 SP

Thidreks provides Murg some moral support.

Ysh loads up a magical sword!

R1
ENEMY - Acted
Murg -acted
Nenacu
Thidreks - acted
Zoey
Kultha - acted
Ysh - acted

B
W 17

Did I still have an action? I don't think I do.

That one's a meany! Take it out! Zoey badgers the party from the back, while reaching for her pulsecaster.

Move: get'em, standard: draw pulsecaster

Did I still have an action? I don't think I do.

A move action, perhaps

Morning post got eaten :(
Zoey gets the party inspired!

The brutes attack!

One attacks Kultha
Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 vs KAC
Damage 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

The other attacks Murg
Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 vs KAC
Damage 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

R2
ENEMY - Acted
Murg
Nenacu
Thidreks
Zoey
Kultha
Ysh

B
W 17

Murgatroyd keeps punching the angry creature.

Hammer Fist vs. White shobad's KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

C'mon dice!

Thidreks moves a little closer and takes a shot past Murgatroyd.
Static Arc Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 1 = 12
Damage (E): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3