[SFS_GM Skeemo] 3–06 Rise of the Vault Lord (Inactive)

Game Master Christopher Wasko

See Slide #2 for the mission briefing.

Archel finishes fueling the transport before slipping a basket of fresh fruit into the storage bin next to the scientific and surveillance equipment. She flashes a wicked toothy smile. With quick two raps on the roof, the vehicle begins to smoothly accelerate away from the small rescue facility. The impressively arranged corridors that connect the vault entrances of Salvation’s End fly past, soundless and still. The green glow from vault‘s primary entry terminals shines as the transport hums along.

After a few hours, the transport stops at an open maintenance hatch about 10 feet across, a flashing Starfinder beacon wedged into some pipes nearby. Odolf waits only long enough for disembarking and retrieving equipment before quickly turning and zipping back down the corridor.

You quickly notice that Archel has packed thre mk 3 serums of healing into the picnic basket. You may also attempt checks to Gather Information (likely Diplomacy) to have learned about Salvation's End prior to embarking. Reduce the DCs below by 5 for each different Salvation’s End adventure you have played: #1–00 Claim to Salvation; #1–09 Live Exploration Extreme!; #1–20 Duskmire Accord 9; and #2–04 Future’s Fall.

A tall, lanky figure in a trenchcoat and fedora staggers into the room. All of this features are obscured until he reaches one of the open chairs. Then, with an exaggerated motion, he casts off his coat, revealing a green-furred skittermander on stilts, a backpack with an assortment of handguns dangling from the straps. He leans one stilt against the wall and splits the other in half, revealing that a part was actually a cane. He rummages around in his sack for a moment, retrieving an antique quill and paper notebook, then sits at the table.

"Name's Kōlēfō," he says, a wide grin splitting his beard. "I bet we're all about to be part of a great story."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
(no bonus for prior scenarios)

"So, I've been asking around," he says almost as soon as everyone else is done introducing themselves. "We're going to an artificial moon that Luwazi had some mercs poking around on. Is that Zo! fellow picking up the tab this time too? Anyway, there's a weird AI there who can run simulations in some vaults. Gives me the willies. Especially the one with the 'Vault Lord' character. Though it does give me an idea for a book..."

All spoilers open.

A MOST EFFECTIVE CHARACTER PORTRAYAL.

Diplomacy + Expertise: 1d20 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 18 + (1) = 29

IN PREPARATION FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, I HAVE REVIEWED THE ZO! PRODUCTION OF LIVE EXPLORATION EXTREME. I DID NOT RECORD ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE VAULT LORD YOU HAVE MENTIONED. PLEASE, ELABORATE.

He pauses and cocks his head before adding. I AM A NINE-THOUSAND SERIES BUFF-BOT UNIT, DESIGNATION M DOT A CROSS OPEN BRACKET ELIPSES CLOSE BRACKET. ADOPTED SOBRIQUET: MAX. QUERY: PROPER SALUTATIONS AMONG SKITTERMANDERS.

The dark haired android's face rings a bell, although you can't quite put your finger on where from. He methodically removes his pack and pulls out an assortment of small boxes containing clothing.

Somehow this, my main, missed all of the Salvation's End missions so far. <scratches head in confusion>

A shirren in full D-suit armor - colored a blend of browns, grays, and dark blues - and all the accoutrements of a mechanic stood off to one side, looking around in interest. A little shorter than your average shirren, this one had a molded lump of gray plastiderm where his neck met his skull, and another at the end of his left arm. He seemed practically overburdened by a host of large weapons. A loud clatter signified the plummeting of one of the rifles to the ground.

"Greetings, fellow Starfinders! This one is Chivix, and Chivix's AI assistant is Gravy. Chivix has heard of this moon before from several Starfinders, but has not had the pleasure of attending any of the missions here before. Does Buff-bot or Kolefo know which weapons would be most appropriate for this mission? Chivix brought all the wepoans Chivix owns, just in case."

We now have a full crew, so feel free to RP and make sure to at least dot in this weekend and fill in Slide #1. I'll kick the boulder down the hill on Monday.

Slide #4 now has the art for the Vault Lord's symbol, based on Kolefo's research.

Theme music

The streetwise looking Ysoki takes in the scene, clearly reading the room and taking mental notes. He then greets the party and hands out some business cards "Name's Roquefort..." the ysoki extends a paw to shake in greeting "Psychic Detective"

Despite his otherwise upbeat and positive attitude, though the haunted look in his eyes makes it clear he has been places and seen things best left unspoken.

"Sounds like you have all been doing your research, good. I've been to Salvation before with Zo!, a strange place. One day we will untangle the mystery of the rock, might even be today"

"I'm tracking our mission can be summed up as such - set up surveillance and surveying equipment, get out safely, don’t provoke the intelligence and don’t engage its drones or make more enemies if we can avoid it"

Roquefort takes a few images of the symbol, "I'll get Forensics to file this and check it against the gang database, and also our file of religious iconography - never know"

Buff-Bot turns sharply to address Roquefort. YOUR FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE WITH SALVATIONS END WILL UNDOUBTELY PROVE BENEFICIAL TO THIS EXPEDITION. QUERY: EXPECTED NATIVES AND CUSTOMARY GREETINGS? ADDITIONAL GUISES, DEMEANORS AND CADENCES MAY BE UTILIZED TO FACILITATE NEGOTIATIONS AND STROKE OR FIRST CONTACT SITUATIONS.

He twitches a few times, then his face changes to a somewhat campy overly professional looking face. When his mouth opens again, the monotone drone is replaced by a familiar sound. "I also am equipped with a variety of standard characters, such as Max Art, master of diguise, or this one which you may have seen on video segments such as SFS-HR-200.1.23: Proper Timekeeping Training, or SFS-HR-200.1.24: Proper Registration of Found/Stolen equipment"

Some of you may have been forced to recently view his performance on "SFS-HR-212.2.206: Xenophobia in the Workplace and How to Combat it"

He snaps back to the monotone. IF YOU HAVE ANY DESIRED GUISE FOR ME TO UTILIZE AS A DEFAULT, I AM AMENABLE TO SUGGESTIONS.

"Every vault had something different by way of denizens. Lost dwarves, yetis and gnolls, even clones gone mad. The difficulty AND the joy is that we always go in with no idea. The key part is that they are experiments and simulations - best we try and understand what that experiment or simulation is doing before we insert ourselves into it or beginning to derail it - play the game - take notes"

"Hello again, friend Roquefort. Chivix and Gravy are pleased to see you once again. Chivix hopes that there is no underwater nonsense this time around. Chivix much prefers the darkness of the Black Ocean to the cold depths of the sea."

DC -5 for Live Exploration Extreme!: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

The purple blur that races into the room immediately begins shaking everyone's hands as he enters, booming out an enthusiastic "HELLO NUFRIENDS! I am Shim, and this is Shim," He points to his exo-cortex, "And we are SHIM-SHIM! SO NICE TO MEETCHA! SO MUCH FUN WE ARE GOING TO HAVE!" He beams around the room at everyone, his skittermander grin almost as wide as his head.

"So, we are going to Salvation's End! Will ZO! be joining us again? No? Too bad he was fun!" He casually walks to the wall and begins walking up, his feet making soft SWOP sounds as he sticks to the wall. He stops when he's hanging upside down from the ceiling.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30

Kōlēfō bounds up the walls, ending hanging by two arms near Shim-Shim. He offers the other four and replies cheerfully, "Greetings, nufriends! I am so happy when I can work with my people, because we can be more than twice as helpful as a team! Let's go allsix on this one. Or alltwelve, as it were."

With the team assembled, you open the hatch, which leads to a series of maintenance corridors. There is no sign of activity within and the
control systems register as on standby, though no visible interfaces can be seen along the walls. The end of the corridor opens to a partially dismantled simulation of a planet’s surface. Partially disassembled buildings and terrain dot the area, with a patchwork with even chunks torn out of them. The artificial sky — about half a mile high — creates a patchwork of light, with girders and maintenance hatches distantly visible in disassembled sections. The terrain is a mix of metal plates, walkways across exposed conduits, and primarily urban terrain near the entrance where you emerge. A breathable atmosphere is present and the temperature is cool but not hostile. The area is incredibly still and dimly lit, with no hum of machinery or other noise to break the silence in this vast nearly empty space. A nearby island of simulated urban terrain stands out as a good place to survey the area and set up your surveillance equipment.

Slide #1 has an updated map. There are four anomalous areas you might be interested in checking out as you set up your surveillance equipment. Decide where you want to go, place your token somewhere in the respective colored area, and open the spoiler for that location.

"Lots to explore, but I don't want to get too split up. How about we do two teams - me and Shim-Shim in the zone to the southeast, designated orange, and Chivix and Roquefort in the zone to the east, designated yellow, while Buff-Bot coordinates from the ground?"

"Chivix is happy to assist in the Yellow designated area."

will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
will, t-shirt reroll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

As he approached the area, Chivix felt the intrusion into his mind. Even with Gravy stabilizing his mental matrices, the world just felt...off. Then, his AI managed to lock the memory matrices in to just before Chivix entered the area. "Be careful, friends. There is some effect here that messes with the mind. Perhaps it is tied to this equipment bured here. Chivix will assess."

Chivix used Gravy's remote data access functionality to first scan the device, then tried accessing it.

engineering: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28

"Ah, this appears to be a device capable of allowing the operator to transfer learning from one skill to another. For the duration, Chivix is now proficient in...Stealth."

So saying, the already camouflaged shirren seemed to blend into the surroundings a bit.

This is enough agreement for Kōlēfō to head off to the designated area. After observing for a moment, he calls out, "Hey, Shim-Shim, I think I remember this one from primary school!"

He then steps away, looks around a bit, and adds, "I think you would be better at doing the thing, though."

Engineering, Aid Another: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Will 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Roquefort examines the device and takes notes, "Why would someone create such a device?"

Tall kish (race of humanoids with three eyes and sharp-toothed mandibles) with gray skin and several scars on his face all this time kept silent. He accepted Roquefort's business card, but did not read it. Similarly, he did not immediately understand what Shim-Shim wanted from him when extended his hand. However, realizing that this is not a gesture of aggression, kish shakes skittermander's hand.

His heavy armor looks epic and brutal and too grotesque: bright red colors, decorative and real spikes, some bones and skulls, real magic runes and (as if for contrast) some obscene words applied with an common aerosol can, and so on. He carries a long sword and starknife. Some recognize him as a fairly well-known gladiator who uses the image of a Devourer cultist in his fights. Someone even remembers that he gained some fame after participating in a Zo’s popular show Pact World Warriors.

Only when the team arrives at the place, he comes out of the 'trance' and remembers the local traditions.

- Name's Xin-Da-Rick. When the time of the massacre comes, you will need me.

Gladiator keeps his hand on the hilt of his blade and seems indifferent (or unable) to research.

"When the massacre comes, try not to bleed" Roquefort jokes, but there's a tinge of grim darkness to his jest as though it is deeper than face value.

It seems that this time ratfolk has captured kish's attention.

- I ... understand. We both understand, yes... However, I am rather used to... shedding rivers of blood myself. They wash away memories.

He speaks slowly and with long pauses. It seems that this is more characteristic of temperament than of a bad skill in common language (although this also affects). To the astute Roquefort, it may seem that a hurricane is dormant inside Xin.

PREFERABLE CONDITION: NO MASSACRE. DIVISION OF RESOURCES AGREED AS EXPEDIENT COURSE OF ACTION, HOWEVER HIGHER RISK ACCEPTED IN THE EVENT OF AMBUSH. GIVEN COMMS AVAILABILITY AND UNALLOCATED STATE OF XIN-DA-RIK, RECOMMEND EXPANSION OF PRIOR DIVIDE-AND-CONQUER METHODOLOGY TO INCLUDE THIRD SITE, TO BE KNOWN AS SITE PURPLE, INCLUDING XIN-DA-RIK AND MYSELF.

He makes a motion, requesting Xin's assistance as he moves towards the purple site.

Medicine: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

WARNING: DAMAGED POWER COUPLINGS HAVE RESULTED IN RADIATION LEAKAGE AT THIS LOCATION. RECOMMEND VERIFICATION OF PERSONAL RADIATION SHIELDING.

Shim-Shim shakes all the hands he can grab with Kolefo, happy to have found his new best friend!

When Kolefo suggests the orange area, Shim-Shim is happy to oblige!

Engineering, Aided: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 19 + 2 = 28 "I am happy to do the thing! Yesyes! That one might have been one's own creche teacher!"

Xin-Da-Rik nods and calmly follows the android. His three eyes are constantly scanning the area. Perhaps this is more hope than caution.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 - any danger, ambush, traps etc.

In response to Roquefort, Chivix said, "Chivix think this device may have been used to artificially aid in learning. Perhaps the originators preferred to temporarily transfer knowledge of one task to another, rather than go through the effort of becoming adept at multiple things?"

"Perhaps Chivix and Roquefort should move on to the next area of interest? Perhaps the location marked in blue on the map?"

"Seems like a handy device. Rapidly remap some neural pathways to generate a number of people with a set of skills in a hurry, generate capability as required" Roquefort seems impressed.

"Sure, we can head there"

The group splits up and investigates the surrounding structures. As the skittermanders set up the surveillance equipment, the machines start beeping and flashing, relaying code that indicates you are being monitored by outsiders. You glance around in alarm, and with a POP, a huge blue dragon teleports into the area. It has the seven-toothed cog emblem burned or etched into its scales. The dragon snarls, "All unannounced intruders die in the name of the Vault Lord. Lay down your arms and I will make it painless." He doesn't wait for a response.

~Round 1 (bold may act)~
Roquefort
Buff-Bot
Xin-Da-Rik
Blue dragon
Chivix
Kōlēfō
Shim-Shim
???
???

UNDERSTOOD.

Buff-Bot steps back and pulls out a clipboard in one precise practiced motion.

ALTERNATIVE COURSE OF ACTION RECOMMENDED: SLAY THE DRAGON.

He halts behind a remaining piece of the damaged structure (hopefully some cover) then hurls the clipboard overhand at the creature. It flies through the air and as it strikes the dragon, shifts into the form of a tactical handaxe. With a snap, it disappears and reappears in the android's hand.

Improved Get 'Em (+2 to attacks). Throwing my glamered, inspiring, called tactical handaxe, then calling it back.

Attack + Get Em vs KAC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Edit: Huh... that happened. So my handaxe also has the inspiring infusion, so the crit effect grants me and all allies within 60 feet gain a +2 morale bonus to saving throws against attacks, effects, and spells from the target of your attack for 1 minute.

Crit Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

- Finally. So... Dragon. What kind of wyrm is this, experts? Is it... lawful? - Xin-Da-Rik walks forward with a firm step, drawing his blade. Once next to the dragon, he suddenly becomes enraged and shouts something as if unrelated to the situation:

- Entropy is the gate of eternity!!!

At the same time, he hits.

Longsword: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 272d10 + 21 ⇒ (5, 8) + 21 = 34

"Not what I was expecting - how cool, a dragon. Uncool, it wants to kill us"

Roquefort ducks forward and takes cover in case of inbound breath weapons, he checks the dragon out and starts reading its body language to time his shot.

Mysticism 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30

Laser/Magic/Get em!
Trick - Sense Motive - Take 10 = CR 12 or lower
Attack - 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 = 33 vs FF EAC
Damage 2d4 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 + (6, 8, 7, 7) = 36
+Flat Footed to all

"It's a blue dragon, they are immune and resistant to..." Roquefort spills what he knows through his commlink

Don't forget your +2 to attacks from Get 'em.

"It's a blue dragon, they are immune and resistant to..." Roquefort spills what he knows through his commlink.

"...electricity, paralysis, sleep, and non-magical kinetic attacks!" The ysoki finishes amidst a cascade of vicious strikes on the dragon.

Xin-Da-Rik darts forward and lands a deep blow on the dragon, but gets clobbered in the side by some unseen force as he moves! Buff-Bot lands a visibly critical blow on the dragon's jaw, while Roquefort hits its torso with a tricky laser blast.

The dragon flies into a pained rage. "YOU WILL ALL DIE, AND I WILL SPIT ON YOUR ASHES!" He unleashes a bolt of lightning from his breath, engulfing both Xin-Da-Rik and Buff-Bot, then makes a powerful leap into the air coupled with several pulses of his wings.

Every PC needs to succeed on a DC 16 Will save or become shaken for 19 rounds. Buff-Bot and Xin-Da-Rik must also make Reflex saves against the dragon's breath weapon (damage below). Buff-Bot's +2 inspiration applies to both saves. Xin-Da-Rik may take an attack of opportunity against the dragon as he moves upward.

~Round 1 (bold may act)~
Chivix (Will DC 16 vs shaken)
Kōlēfō (Will DC 16 vs shaken)
Shim-Shim (Will DC 16 vs shaken)
???
???
~Round 2~
Roquefort (Will DC 16 vs shaken)
Buff-Bot (Will DC 16 vs shaken; 29 electricity damage, Reflex DC 16 half)
Xin-Da-Rik (Will DC 16 vs shaken; 18 bludgeoning damage; 29 electricity damage, Reflex DC 16 half; AoO against dragon available)
Blue dragon (97 damage, 100 feet high)

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"WHOA! DRAGON!"

Shim-Shim takes a move action to activate combat tracking on the dragon. He fires his bolter at the dragon. Plasma Bolter: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 2 - 2 = 24 for 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 3) + 7 = 17 half electricity and fire damage!

will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Chivix moved forward to see the flying dragon. He grabbed his serpent laser and aimed above. "Gravy, activate combat tracking and designate the dragon as target aleph. Send targeting information to the HUD."

Chivix held the laser rifle at the ready and waited for the targeting reticle superimposed on his visual cortex to flash that particular shade of ultraviolet that his AI used to indicate a target lock.

Move, activate Combat Tracking

"Targeting dragon, aye"

Will DC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 +2 vs. spells or spell-like abilities

Trick Attack ≥ CR: 12 = 12 plus off target one round if successful
Wave Modulator II: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 vs. EAC
Sonic Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Trick Damage: 4d8 ⇒ (6, 6, 8, 6) = 26

Critical Sonic Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Critical Trick Damage: 4d8 ⇒ (7, 2, 1, 5) = 15

"I think there is some question about who will be spitting on whose ashes."

Botting Xin's AoO just to keep things moving.

Xin Will: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 = 22
Longsword: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 2d10 + 21 ⇒ (8, 3) + 21 = 32

The kish's parting swing doesn't connect, but Shim's plasma shot does. The dragon shrugs off some of the electricity damage, but is still gushing blood from on high. Then the other skittermander's clean shot knocks it out, causing it to plummet to the ground with a crash and a sickening snap.

With a metallic clanking sound, an unseen force buffets Chivix from out of nowhere! Xin-Da-Rik positions his sword defensively and fends off two more blows. There are evidently invisible attackers among you!

~Round 2 (bold may act)~
Roquefort (Will DC 16 vs shaken)
Buff-Bot (Will DC 16 vs shaken; 29 electricity damage, Reflex DC 16 half)
Xin-Da-Rik (18 bludgeoning damage; 29 electricity damage, Reflex DC 16 half)
Blue dragon (dead)
Chivix (17 bludgeoning damage)
Kōlēfō
Shim-Shim (shaken for 19 rounds)
Red invisible attacker
Green invisible attacker

Will 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Roquefort is not particularly intimidated by a dragon, especially a dead one.

His eyes and mind begin to cloud as he draws on the dreamer to reveal the truth.

Glimpse the Truth, spend a full action and 1RP for True Seeing next round

Ref: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14 Resist 5

Xin-Da-Rik has Blind-Fight, so he isn't flat-footed against melee attacks from creatures he can’t see.

- And so it will be with everyone!

Kish roars with rage and ecstasy, looking at the fallen body of the dragon. His wounds don't seem to bother him at all.

- More enemies! You can't hide from entropy. And from me.

Longsword: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 4 = 282d10 + 21 ⇒ (3, 10) + 21 = 34
Longsword: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 12 - 4 = 132d10 + 21 ⇒ (1, 3) + 21 = 25

He begins to cut furiously with his sword in the direction from which he was hit (no metagame, I just hit back).

Hit the target on 51+
Miss Chance 1 attack: 1d100 ⇒ 81d100 ⇒ 53
Miss Chance 2 attack: 1d100 ⇒ 581d100 ⇒ 73

UPD - Crit!
Longsword: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 4 = 142d10 + 21 ⇒ (10, 5) + 21 = 36
Sad. Anyway if somehow this will hit, crit effect is bleed 2d6, and enemy must roll the damage dice twice and takes the higher damage result.

Will + Inspired: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 = 27
Reflex + Inspired: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15

Not sure if that wall on the map provided cover. If so, then that reflex save would pass. If not it fails. Either way I have ER 10 vs Electricity so I shrug off some of it.

Buff-Bot stares down the dragon, unmoved by it's frightening display. Unfortunately he also seems unmoved in that he completely trusts the wall in front of him to protect him from the blast, and doesn't move an inch to avoid it. (4 or 19 dmg depending on cover)

EXCELLENT FOCUS-FIRE TECHNIQUES. DANGEROUS FOE ELIMINATED. REMAINING FOES UNSEEN. SEARCHING... SEEK AND DESTROY.

Buff-Bot moves forward and draws his sidearm (Tensor Graviton Pistol) and approaches with his axe in the other hand.

Move: Move and draw, Standard: Ready action

UPD. Electrostatic field vs enemy who hit Xin in melee Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 6

"Ha1 Gotcha! Though do we need to do the ashes and eating part? Wait, why are you folks still swinging your weapons?"

Assuming he or someone else calls out the location of an enemy...

Trick Attack ≥ CR: 12 = 12 plus off target one round if successful
Wave Modulator II: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 vs. EAC
Sonic Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Trick Damage: 4d8 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 4) = 19
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 42

Given the angle of the line and the size of the wall, I'm gonna say no passive cover for Buff-Bot this time.

As Roquefort's mind collects, he sees the gradually emerging outlines of two humanoid constructs. Both the kish and android have electrostatic fields that shock the machines as they attack, but they appear unimpeded by the damage. True seeing reveals the monster and allows for an Engineering check to identify. They appear to be at least resistant to electricity damage.

Buff-Bot's approach results in being bludgeoned by an opportunistic attack, but they are ready for a counter-attack should they be struck again. They also bump into the invisible foe as they approach, identifying its location. Meanwhile Xin-Da-Rik, who is already primed for fighting invisible foes, misses with one wild swing but impales the construct with the second, setting off a spasm of damage. The construct has no blood to bleed, but by sound alone the attack was clearly devastating.

Kōlēfō fires a clean shot, but the only response from the sonic blast is a puff of dust off the ground. Auto-miss from concealment.

~Round 2 (bold may act)~
Roquefort (true seeing)
Buff-Bot ([29 – 10 resistance =]19 electricity damage; 16 bludgeoning damage) (action readied: improved get 'em attack if struck)
Xin-Da-Rik (18 bludgeoning damage; [29 – 5 resistance =]24 electricity damage) (Blind-Fight)
Chivix (17 bludgeoning damage) (blindsense 30 ft)
Kōlēfō
Shim-Shim (shaken for 19 rounds)
Red invisible attacker (65 damage)
Green invisible attacker

Chivix reeled from the blow and spun to face the direction of his attacker. Minor disturbances in the local etheric field let him sense where his attacker was standing, and he unclipped a grenade from his belt and lobbed it just beyond his attacker. "Chivix senses the creature here!"

grenade: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
F damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crit: 1d6 ⇒ 5 plus burning: 1d4 ⇒ 3 DC15

Toss grenade to catch the invisible creature, but not hit any companions

Shim-Shim looks around interestedly. "Invisible things! Dragons! This place is GREAT!" He hears Chivix call out and shrugs, aiming where they point. He fires at the Green Invisible enemy?

Plasma Bolter vs Green, shaken: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 = 26 for 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (5, 8) + 7 = 20 half fire and half electricity damage!
Miss chance?: 1d100 ⇒ 20

- I think so too, Shim-Shim - says Xin-Da-Rik with an effort pulling the sword out of the invisible opponent - No sarcasm.

The plasma bolt only strikes the opposite wall, but the grenade fire outlines the humanoid shape for a moment before dying down. The two constructs bear down on Chivix and Xin-Da-Rik, roundly pummeling each of them.

~Round 3 (bold may act)~
Roquefort (true seeing)
Buff-Bot (35 damage) (action readied: improved get 'em attack if struck)
Xin-Da-Rik (42 damage; 33 bludgeoning damage [2 strikes]) (Blind-Fight)
Chivix (17 damage; 38 bludgeoning damage [2 strikes]) (blindsense 30 ft)
Kōlēfō
Shim-Shim (shaken for 18 rounds)
Red invisible attacker (65 damage)
Green invisible attacker (3 damage)

Kōlēfō can't do anything to make the attackers more clear, but keeps trying regardless.

Trick Attack ≥ CR: 12 = 12 plus off target one round if successful
Wave Modulator II: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 vs. EAC
Sonic Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Trick Damage: 4d8 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 4) = 14
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 78

- Arrrghhh! DIE!!!

Longsword: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 12 - 4 = 162d10 + 21 ⇒ (3, 1) + 21 = 25
Longsword: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 4 = 112d10 + 21 ⇒ (7, 7) + 21 = 35

1 strike: 1d100 ⇒ 141d100 ⇒ 10
2 strike: 1d100 ⇒ 381d100 ⇒ 29

It seems that Xin-Da-Rik has finally plunged into the bloody ecstasy and rage of a berserker. He does not understand at all where he strikes, enjoying the process itself.

Shim-Shim fires again! Plasma Bolter vs Green, shaken: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 = 17 for 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 7) + 7 = 21 fire and electrical damage!

"No sarcasm!" Shim-Shim agrees. "I wonder what else we'll find!"

Engineering 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

They appear to be some sort of humanoid constructs - no idea what they are, but the electricity doesn't seem to effect them"

"I can only see two, you are engaging one, the other is here" Roquefort shoots it.

Shooting Green
Laser/Magic
Trick - Sense Motive - Take 10 = CR 12 or lower
Attack - 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 vs FF EAC
Damage 2d4 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 + (4, 8, 1, 1) = 24
+Flat Footed to all

OBSERVATION: XIN-DA-RA'S TACTICS APPEAR EFFECTIVE. ADOPTING.
RECOMMENDATION: ALL ALLIES ADOPT STRATEGY LIKEWISE.

Spending 1 RP to use improved Get 'em (+2 to attacks for 1 round) on all foes within 60 ft instead of picking one. Using Clever Improvisation to not actually spend said RP.

Buff-Bot strikes blindly at Xin's target, hoping for the best, but expecting the worst before taking a cautious step back.

Attack v KAC w/ Get Em: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 20
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 37
Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15