Gameday X - GM Valen's SFS 3-00 The Last Bite (Subtier 5-6) (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

Over the past year, the Starfinder Society has worked diligently to reverse the damage done by a multimedia smear campaign being waged against it. This work has required Starfinder agents to remain vigilant and be ready to address a variety of situations, sometimes on only a moments notice.

Each of your comm devices begins going off all throughout the day as First Seeker Luwazi Elsebo’s voice breaks the silence. “Starfinders, if you’re receiving this transmission, I’m requesting that you cease your current missions and return to Absalom Station at once. I have obtained urgent information regarding one of our foe’s activities. If she succeeds, she could tip the balance of corporate power within the Pact Worlds and possibly even destroy the Society. I’ll explain once we convene at the Lorespire Complex.”

Table GM’s please begin the Introduction Phase

Here we go!

The Lorespire Complex’s familiar grounds are in a boisterous state of flux. Hired workers set up pavilions and booths on the lawns, courier vehicles dart back and forth down the adjacent streets, and janitors hustle to prepare rooms for occupation throughout the compound’s buildings. Dozens of early guests loiter nearby chatting excitedly. The festive, yet chaotic, atmosphere persists in stark contrast to the First Seeker’s ominous announcement.

A lashunta man, Venture-Captain Arvin, strides forward to intercept the newest arrivals. “Welcome back, Starfinders. First Seeker Elsebo plans to meet with the agents involved in her operation shortly. She’ll announce when she’s ready—listen for the code phrase ‘pest control.’ It looks like Luwazi is finally going to have us strike back at Datch, the architect of our past year of credibility woes. Regardless of our foe’s machinations, we’re hosting several weeks of conferences and parties to honor Ehu Hadif, and there’s plenty to do while you wait. Let’s get you checked in, shall we?”

This is a good spot for player introductions, purchases, and slot boons as well as preparing the fleet. While preparing the Fleet you will be roleplaying relevant skill checks as well as sharing stories of past adventures. For stories shared you must have the chronicle to back it up.

You can help prepare by meeting with:

A skittermander wearing the uniform of the Stewards is nearby. She speaks in a more serious tone than the stereotypical skittermander. "Greeting nufriends, I'm Officer Swizzers. It looks like I've missed a lot these past few weeks--I've been on a mission to investigate the Exo-Guardian's weapon vaults, the Bastion and the Arsenal, and investigating stolen weapon drops. I'd prefer to check in with Zigvigix."

A well dressed but slightly stuffy Lashunta moves through the room.

I am Carson of Downton. Happy to meet you all, but it sounds like Radaszam may need my assistance.

He heads to Media Control.

A haughtily handsome lashunta glides into the room. He is lean and athletic, and dressed in the outfit of a dancer, with a golden vest and loose, baggy pants. His long hair is tied into a tight bun with a rainbow colored ribbon and a pistol hangs from his hip. Tiny motes of golden light dance around him as he moves.

THE Umbral Dawn is pleased that the Pathfinder Society is finally bringing their might to bear against Datch and her treacherous allies. No longer will we cower, for today we crush our enemies!"

The lashunta poses dramatically as he checks his comm unit. "It appears that THE Umbral Dawn's presence has been requested...in the...cafeteria." He frowns and blinks at the comm unit in disbelief. "That can not be right. How dare they insult THE Umbral Dawn with such frivolities! Someone will suffer for this humiliation!"

With an aggravated shout, the solarion turns on his heels and quickly strides out of the room, loudly complaining out loud to himself.

Since Carson is helping out Radaszam, THE Umbral Dawn will see if his Acrobatics skill can help out Venture-Captain Naiaj

"I will go to Media control, i don't remember why Radazam is my faction leader but he is still my faction leader."says Roméo.

A plain, fairly unremarkable looking android wanders through the commotion with wide eyes that constantly draw him away from his path.

"Hello friends. I am looking forward to working with you all. I must say, I am also quite glad to be back on Absolom Station, my last few missions ended with my team being stranded on a strange planet. I believe my skills would be best utilized helping Fitch with sound check."

Estrel-4 will use his computers skill to help Fitch.

Two votes for Radaszam, so we will start there. Then, if you folks can create a prioritized list, I will just follow that.

As you arrive at the area designated for "Media Control", you find Radaszam, leader of the Acquisitives, viewing a series of screens linked to cameras around the Lorespire Complext.

"We have a potential security breach on the Lorespire Complex’s front lawn," says the vesk, pointing to a camera displaying a group crowding the complex's main walkway, hoisting signs with anti-Society slogans.

“Looks like these people bought in to Datch’s propaganda,” Radaszam grumbles. “They’ve been here all day. We’re not going to make them disperse—please talk with them and work out a peaceful resolution."

Each PC may attempt Bluff, Diplomacy, or Intimidate check.

The PCs can attempt the checks individually, or they use the aid another action, provided that the PCs are using the same skill. The level of success of the highest result determines the rewards obtained. These rewards apply to the group and can be used later during this scenario.

I am acquited with datch. but where is Data stalker is from?

diplo hireling: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Roméo does his own signs supporting the Society and try to start a counter protest.

Carson starts to convince the group that they are wrong about the society.

Diplomacy holding expertise with the Slick Customer expertise talent: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

And adding 1d6 expertise

Expertise add for Diplomacy: 1d6 ⇒ 3

For a total of 33 Diplomacy

While Picktunnel's hireling does an admirable job, Carson commands the attention of the assembly, ending the peaceful, albeit misguided, protest.
Highest success!

You learn from the demonstrators that despite the Society’s efforts to counteract Datch’s smear campaign, many individuals in the Pact Worlds still distrust their organization.

The PCs have gained valuable insight into the crowd’s behavior. At any point during the adventure, a PC can attempt a Bluff, Diplomacy, or Intimidate check to influence a crowd. Also, once during the adventure when the group encounters a team of two or more adversaries, the group can activate this reward to grant each PC a +4 bonus to their initiative checks for that encounter.

Moving onto Valet Pileup as it is first mentioned and has same number of votes as any other...

Zigvigix, leader of the Exo-Guardians, chats animatedly with one of the hired event staff, a stocky, brown ysoki dressed in stained coveralls embroidered with the name “Tall Sam.” The two avidly discuss a cluster of haphazardly parked land vehicles.

“Hey, you!” The ysoki shouts at you as you approach the scene. “Why are you just standing around, huh? We’ve got a pileup worse than A-Station rush hour over here. Get off your tails, and go park some vehicles!”

Zigvigix nods enthusiastically and adds, “Relieving the valet queue might help our fellow Starfinders get to Luwazi’s meeting. Please do whatever you can to help!”

Each PC may attempt an Engineering, Piloting, or Survival check.

The PCs can attempt the checks individually, or they use the aid another action, provided that the PCs are using the same skill. The level of success of the highest result determines the rewards obtained. These rewards apply to the group and can be used later during this scenario.

piloting: 1d20 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 = 20

Roméo tries to park the vehicule.

Why don't they use bus like everyone? he thinks.

piloting check: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

THE solarion looks Kitane up and down and says, "You look like so w kind of hot shot pilot type. Go park some vehicles and THE Umbral Dawn will assist."

The lashunta ties a silk scarf to the end of his baton and begins using it to direct traffic.

Piloting, aiding Kitane: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Officer Swizzers displays her Steward badge and starts directing traffic.

Piloting, aiding Romeo: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Solving the problem, your combined efforts give Tall Sam free reign of the Society’s parking garage and starship hangars. With Zigvigix’s permission, Tall Sam modifies several of the parked vehicles.

An average success. Those PCs that have not attempted a check for this preparation encounter may do so in an effort to obtain a higher success, but I want to keep the momentum going in an effort to complete as many of the preparation activities as reasonably possible.

Once during the adventure, the party can flip a boost switch to add a +4 to a single Piloting check during starship combat or a vehicle chase. When using the reward, the starship or vehicle can also move one additional hex or zone.

Next vote in order was to see Venture-Captain Naiaj...

Venture-Captain Naiaj leans despondently against the wall outside the cafeteria. Workers clad in white chef smocks hurry past carrying a covered tray, which Naiaj eyes longingly.

Upon seeing you, she turns and snaps, “Have you ever been so hungry you got angry? I came here to get my snack on and found the caterers in a panic. They don’t have enough food prepared to handle the guest list, and they’re struggling to accommodate some attendees’ unique dietary needs. I’d hate to see our new First Seeker’s big day spoiled by an empty buffet line. Get in there, and see what you can do to help. Look alive, Starfinders!

Each PC may attempt an Acrobatics, Life Science, or Profession (chef) check.

The PCs can attempt the checks individually, or they use the aid another action, provided that the PCs are using the same skill. The level of success of the highest result determines the rewards obtained. These rewards apply to the group and can be used later during this scenario.

Officer Swizzers dances in and around the crowd to make sure all the food gets where it needs to go!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

Autoaid for swizzers

"THE Umbral Dawn is a trained battle dancer, not some food service employee! Complaints will be filed!" the lashunta furiously shouts as he puts on an apron and begins serving the crowd.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

"Move out of the way! You are an obstacle!" he shouts at Swizzers. "Witness the power of dance!" the insufferable solarion shouts as he twirls through the crowd with uncanny grace.

Highest success obtained. On phone, so will update Slides with reward later. Onto Fitch...

Inside the Hall of Discovery, ysoki scuttle about setting up
audiovisual equipment while a kindly voice directs them. Fitch, leader of the Wayfinders, waves to you from atop a towering scaffold.

“Good to see you! The kiddos and I are sprucing the place up for the big event.” She stops and beams proudly at a scrawny, gray ysoki fiddling with a circuit board. “They’re doing great, but it’s a big job. Mind lending us a hand? With the numbers we're expecting we need to make sure the audio will keep the party going.”

Each PC may attempt a Computers, Engineering, or Profession (electrician) check.

The PCs can attempt the checks individually, or they use the aid another action, provided that the PCs are using the same skill. The level of success of the highest result determines the rewards obtained. These rewards apply to the group and can be used later during this scenario.

The lashunta battle dancer quickly sees that he is out of his depth and with an angry huff he retreats to a corner to do some stretches.

Computers: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

"Let me try something....."

Estrel-4 excitedly moves toward a control panel full of blinking lights.

"Oh my, this is the new model, I've been very curious to see it in action"

computers: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

Highest success obtained. Still on phone, so will update Slides with reward later. No more votes, so I will pick one so to get to them all (but, I would still very much appreciate the party making decisions...)

You head out to meet with Celita, leader of the Dataphiles, in the Archive’s Cortex. “Our esteemed colleague’s elevation to First Seeker is a historic occasion. As such, we must all do our part to foster a celebratory atmosphere—not only to honor Ehu’s nomination but to conceal Luwazi’s activities. Your help with creating a positive buzz across the infosphere would be greatly appreciated.”

Each PC may attempt a Computers, Culture, or Profession (any Charisma-based) check.

The PCs can attempt the checks individually, or they use the aid another action, provided that the PCs are using the same skill. The level of success of the highest result determines the rewards obtained. These rewards apply to the group and can be used later during this scenario.

Computers: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Swizzers accesses the Stewards' informal chat server and talks positively about her experiences with the Starfinder Society.

Culture to Aid Another: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Carson attempts a Culture check to find the right words to post on the Infosphere

Culture: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Sometimes you can't find the right words

Another average success. Those PCs that have not attempted a check for this preparation encounter may do so in an effort to obtain a higher success, but I want to keep the momentum going.

Once during the adventure, the party can flip a boost switch to add a +4 to a single Piloting check during starship combat or a vehicle chase. When using the reward, the starship or vehicle can also move one additional hex or zone.

Last on the list...

Pacing in front of the building’s entrance, Venture-Captain Arvin poring over names on his datapad. The Venture Captain looks up for a moment and notices you. He immediately relaxes slightly in relief. “As you know, we’re expecting an influx of visitors over the next few weeks. Some decided to arrive fashionably early, and we seem to have misplaced a few guests of honor in the confusion. If you can help me locate and corral our more elusive guests, I’d be grateful.”

Each PC may attempt an Athletics, Diplomacy, or Perception check.

The PCs can attempt the checks individually, or they use the aid another action, provided that the PCs are using the same skill. The level of success of the highest result determines the rewards obtained. These rewards apply to the group and can be used later during this scenario.

Carson attempts to Diplomatically round up the early guests.

Diplomacy with deferred expertise per Slick Customer: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Rerolling per Slick Customer
Diplomacy without expertise per Slick Customer: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

"THE Umbral Dawn shall demonstrate the beautiful yet deadly 'Seven Tongues of Excruciating Flames,' a traditional war dance of the Kalashamii island dragonkin!"

Perform(dance): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

A chime sounds throughout the Lorespire Complex and its surrounding grounds, followed by a broadcast of First Seeker Luwazi Elsebo’s resonant voice: “Pest-control workers, your presence is kindly requested in the Hall of Discovery.” Spurred by the announcement, junior and experience Starfinders file into the Forum’s meeting space.

As the last of the summoned Starfinders enter the meeting space, Luwazi stands atop a stage at the centre of the hall. Radaszam and Zigvigix position themselves behind the First Seeker, warily surveying the crowd. When the doors shut behind the final Starfinder team, Radaszam steps forward and whispers in Luwazi’s ear. She nods as he offers her a microphone.

“Thanks to your courage and resilience, Starfinders, we have overcome adversity time and again. Two years ago, we embarked on a mission to rescue our lost agents from the Scoured Stars. Last year, we returned to battle the jinsuls and won. Today, I stand before you for the last time as your First Seeker and invite you to accept a very different challenge.

“I trust you are all familiar with the individual called Datch. For the past year, Datch orchestrated a slanderous media war against the Society for reasons incomprehensible to us. We’ve recently learned more about our enemy and realized that the Society is not her only target. As a member of AbadarCorp’s security department, Datch used her connections to manufacture a media smear campaign against us. She did so to gain power within the corporation, and her next target is Executive Archdirector and CEO Iseki-Okaibo. Yesterday, Datch instigated a vote of no-confidence against him. If the motion passes, Datch stands to take advantage of that power vacuum.”

Luwazi frowns at the assembled Starfinders. “We cannot let that happen. We can’t directly challenge Datch—not yet. If we’re going to stop her, we must beat her at her own game. While Datch positions herself to seize power, I plan to use Ehu Hadif’s elevation and the presence of our most veteran agents at the elevation event as a cover to send you on covert missions throughout the Pact Worlds. The missions vary, but your primary goals are to disrupt Datch’s ongoing activities and convince AbadarCorp executives not to support the vote of no-confidence. I’m counting on you, Starfinders.”

Encouraged by the First Seeker’s words, the chosen Starfinder teams prepare to depart the Lorespire Complex for various destinations across the Pact Worlds. Society leaders direct smaller groups of agents into specialized briefings, where they present information about each covert operation. After a year of enduring Datch’s merciless attacks against their organization, the Starfinders finally have the chance to retaliate.

Table GMs, Part 1 has begun.

Carson attempts to Diplomatically round up the early guests.

Highest level of success! Also, I made an error and you also got the highest success on Celita's task. Well done!

A list of all preparation rewards that can be used during the adventure is now on Slides.

After a hectic search of the grounds, you locate each of the missing guests of honor. The VIPs are grateful for the escort and reward you serums of healing. The VIPs even pool their resources together to offer the group some special swag. The magnanimous Zo! thanks you by gifting you a voucher for a one-time 10% discount on gear or equipment purchased on Absalom Station.

Following the First Seeker's words, you all receive a chirp on your comms indicating that you have been selected for your first assignment in coordination with the elevation event.

During this part of the adventure, each table can choose from one of five covert missions. Each mission takes place in a different part of the Pact Worlds and requires different types of skills and combat abilities. The PCs can attempt the missions in any order, but you should consider starting with missions that best match your PCs’ abilities.

The Handout with the missions is now on Slides.

They are:
▫Location:The Sun Title: "Winner Takes All" Skills: Gambling and persuasion
▫Location:Aballon Title: "External Audit" Skills: Starship
▫Location:The Diaspora Title: "Universal Healthcare" Skills: Combat and investigation
▫Location:Castrovel Title: "Corporate Culture" Skills: Combat and survival
▫Location:Absalom Station Title: "The Golden Caper" Skills: Infiltration and hacking

Rule of Two: Two votes for a single mission moves us to the first encounter. In the meantime, please create a prioritized list among yourselves that I can navigate as missions are completed.

i have already gm it but i would suggest corporate culture.

Corporate Culture or Universal Healthcare are my votes

I'd be up for Corporate Culture as well

2+ votes for Corporate Culture. May I suggest that the group create a prioritized list, so that I can move from one encounter to the other once an encounter has been resolved?

Zigvigix enthusiastically briefs their team at a table in the corner of the hall. “There’s a lot of moving parts involved in this operation, and I’m thrilled to assign you to this particular mission!”

Zigvigix beams at the assembled agents before continuing. “Cloudview Resort’s famous corporate retreat is taking place right now on Castrovel. Corporations from all over the Pact Worlds send executives there for networking and”— Zigvigix sighs reverently—“team building. Several AbadarCorp board members are attending the retreat. If you join them, I’m sure you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make friends with the executives. Hopefully, you can persuade them to support Iseki-Okaibo and not Datch.”

Zigvigix pauses for a moment before adding happily, “The team-building exercises may be useful for us, too, so enjoy yourselves and learn all you can!”

Within moments, your comm units chime, indicating that Zigvigix has already procured electronic tickets for the Cloudview retreat. Included with the tickets are vouchers for access to the workshop, complimentary meals at the resort’s famous restaurant, and rooms for two nights.

You travel to Castrovel’s Qabarat spaceport in a Starfinder starship. The resort is a 3-mile hike up Yaro River through the coastal jungle. The humid air is alive with the calls of birds and insects, and though parts of the path are overgrown, the trek to the resort is uneventful.

Arriving at Cloudview Resort, you find the locale is a beautiful and sprawling complex built atop a riverside cliff. It features impressive lofty terracotta buildings with thatched roofs and spacious courtyards.

The hiking trail leads straight to the resort’s visitor’s center, where an android concierge explains that today’s workshop is scheduled to take place in the nearby nature preserve. The concierge advises you to wear comfortable, heat-appropriate attire.

Upon reaching the preserve, you are met by a shocking scene. The once pristine jungle along the resort’s outskirts is a war zone. Guerilla soldiers dressed in khaki fatigues attack another indiscriminately, some organized into small squads while others fight alone. Gunfire rings through the hazy air as individuals of all species battle all around you!

Strangely, no one appears to be firing at you.

Amid the chaos, a humanoid wearing goggles and a ghillie suit pops up from a trench and motions for you to join him.

"I'm Yalus," the man says, his tone pleasant and welcoming. However, it suddenly turns to a tone of suspicion. He demands, "Tell me, what department are you from?"

"I guess it doesn't matter," he then concedes, not quite waiting for an answer. "I've already blown my cover. And, if you were from accounting, I'd almost certainly be 'dead' by now."

"Although, if you are not from accounting and, as far as I can tell, not from advertising, then you probably need to be brought up to speed, right?" Again, he doesn't quite wait for an answer. "This hectic event that you are experiencing around you--this ongoing battle royale--its all part of the retreat. Participants deal nonlethal damage to one another in a struggle to be the last one standing."

"As you, no doubt, already know, I am AbadarCorp’s archdirector of advertising." he declares. "And over there," he points for emphasis, "is Suzi, the the archdirector of AbadarCorp accounting--my sworn frenemy."

"Look, don't tell anyone else--certainly not Suzi--but its like this: I desperately want to use this mock-combat exercise to triumph over Suzi and to prove, once and for all, that advertising is where it's at!" continues Yalus. "So, what do you say? Are you with me? Or are you with Suzi?"

You could have tv series with this.says Roméo while looking at the others.

Nimh shrugs his shoulders. I don't have strong feeling one way or the other.
I GM'd this, so I will follow the group.

Swizzers confers quietly with the group. "I saw we help this fellow out. If we want to beat back Datch's evil PR campaign, having AbadarCorp's Director of Advertisting on our side would be pretty useful!"

The lashunta warrior stiffens up and he says, "THE Umbral Dawn's weapons are made to kill. Are we required to hold ourselves back when we face off against this so called Accounting Department?"

"I agree with Swizzers, the advertising department would make a strong ally. Any rules we need to know of, Yalus?"

The lashunta warrior stiffens up and he says, "THE Umbral Dawn's weapons are made to kill. Are we required to hold ourselves back when we face off against this so called Accounting Department?"

Yalus looks at the lashunta with a confused look. “ ‘Made to kill’?! They assured us that the weapons we were given for this retreat event were non-lethal, even if they do sting a bit.”

“No,” he affirms, “no one is supposed to die at this retreat. Why would you think that? What department are you guys with again?”

“Oh wait, I guess the answer’s obvious," he then concedes, not quite waiting for an answer. [b]“You must all be in collections.”
You can use a weapon that deals nonlethal damage to deal lethal damage instead, but you take a –4 penalty to your attack roll.

"I agree with Swizzers, the advertising department would make a strong ally. Any rules we need to know of, Yalus?"

“Yeah, beat Suzi at all costs,” Yalus replies. “And if you do really have ‘weapons made to kill’, don’t kill anyone.”

“I am pretty sure that Suzi’s hideout is ahead in that clearing. You flush her out and I will go around for a pincer maneuver to catch that old bear by surprise.” suggest Yuli as he disappears into a patch of thick brush.

Ahead, a deep ravine pierces the southeastern part of the clearing, providing natural shelter. The clearing is bowl-shaped and guarded by steep slopes to the north. At the center, a cluster of stone ruins are reinforced with deadwood and crude sheets of corrugated metal. Thick, viny undergrowth carpets the entire clearing.

Map now posted on Slides.

Terrain Notes: The entire area is difficult terrain. The cluster of stone ruins is 30 feet tall and requires a DC 25 Athletics to climb.

SUZI’S GAUNTLET – Round One Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Kitane
Officer Swizzers
Suzi from Accounting
THE Umbral Dawn
Carson of Downton
Estrel-4
Roméo Picktunnel

Swizzers stays low and heads for some cover behind the stone ruins, drawing a compliance flash ray pistol as she goes.

Double move.

Swizzers stays low and heads for some cover behind the stone ruins, drawing a compliance flash ray pistol as she goes.

The skittermander skitters forward with her helpful firearm at hand (one of the them)!

SUZI’S GAUNTLET – Round One Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Kitane
Officer Swizzers
Suzi from Accounting
THE Umbral Dawn
Carson of Downton
Estrel-4
Roméo Picktunnel

Double movement

There is no movement from within the ruins, although you can see a large furry creature crouched therein.
Delay

SUZI’S GAUNTLET – Round One Cont'd/Round Two Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Suzi from Accounting (delay)
THE Umbral Dawn
Carson of Downton
Estrel-4
Roméo Picktunnel
Round 2
Kitane
Officer Swizzers

Carson activates his Jump Jets and flies forward 30 feet.

Suzi, come out and fight like the executive you pretend to be.

Team, Get'Em

Get'Em on the large furry creature: choose one enemy within 60 feet. Until the start of your next turn, you and your allies gain a +1 morale bonus to attack rolls made against that enemy.

Frustrated that he can't burn Suzi with awesome fire, the lashunta lets out a war cry and moves forward. The motes floating about him turn dark and black shadows form underneath his eyes as he rushes forward. His nimble feet allow him to easily cross over the rocky terrain. As he steps forward he reaches back and loosens the ribbon tying his hair black. With a flick of his wrist the ribbon bursts into rainbow colored flames.

Nimble Moves lets him ignore 20 feet of difficult terrain per round.

Drawing his plasma ribbon and double moving. Graviton Attuned 1; +1 Reflex Saves

His nimble feet allow him to easily cross over the rocky terrain. As he steps forward he reaches back and loosens the ribbon tying his hair black. With a flick of his wrist the ribbon bursts into rainbow colored flames.

As he makes his most recent step, THE Umbral Dawn feels something beneath his foot.

His foot activates a mine, which releases a concentrated blast of gas that batters him and tosses him backwards.
Deals nonlethal, bludgeoning damage and pushes 5 feet backwards: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4) = 12

Location of activated mine now indicated with "x" on Map and THE Umbral Dawn's token adjusted accordingly.

Carson activates his Jump Jets and flies forward 30 feet.

Suzi, come out and fight like the executive you pretend to be.

Team, Get'Em

Carson calls out the ursine archdirector!

Being challenged directly, the uplifted bear, Suzi, roars, "So, you found one of the makeshift landmines I planted! Ha!"
Coming off Delay

"Now, take this!" she shouts as she tosses a grenade toward the sound of the gas.
Ranged (mk II screamer grenade), range penaltyx2: 1d20 + 17 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 2 - 2 = 33
Grenade So(explode 20 ft., deafened 1d4 minutes, (DC 16): 2d10 ⇒ (5, 7) = 12

She catches the solarian and the ghost operative in the resulting blast!
Both THE UMBRAL DAWN and Kitane need to make Reflex saves!

Suzi then leaps over the wall with an advanced swoop hammer held in her massive paws. She looks ready to charge!

SUZI’S GAUNTLET – Round One Cont'd/Round Two Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Estrel-4
Roméo Picktunnel
Round 2
Kitane (Reflex save v mk 2 screamer grenade)
Officer Swizzers
THE Umbral Dawn -12 SP (Reflex save v mk 2 screamer grenade)
Carson of Downton
Suzi from Accounting (Get'em'd)