He then moves on to AB307 since that cell contains a fellow barathu. Barathu don't normally indulge in criminal activity, so Mr. Bison is very curious how Cloug ended up in the Adamantine Bastille.
Culture (DC 15):
Cloug is a member of the "Horn Gang". Having successfully pulled off a string of daring heists across multiple planets, the gang led by the nuar, Meddo “The Horn” Borvakis, had set their sights on a several artifacts held within The Archives. That is when their success came to an end. The state-of-the-art, automated defenses of the Lorespire Complex caused the gang members to become separated, allowing each of the gang members to be neutralized one by one.
Unfortunately, the attempted heist cost one Starfinder agent his life. All three members of the “Horn Gang” were ultimately convicted for their crimes and been serving their sentence within the Adamantine Bastille.
Darin d'Xin wrote:
You ever serve your sentence on your new block, some advice: if you think tech props up the weak then jump on a colony ship and found a place yourself out in the Vast. Building’ yer own place as you like’ll make yer point better’n smashing others’
Durgrit crosses his arms and huffs. "A spine like gypsum with arguments like pumice," mutters the dwarf under his breath.
Moving us along...
The party nears the end of its initial patrol circuit, passing by cell number ABB107, which prompts warnings from Nimh.
Nimh Starfarer wrote:
I wouldn't accept a balloon from Ethru Nurrl. Haan use flammable gas to create their spun balloons, and Ethru has developed a technique for creating a spark at a distance, making them more bombs than balloons.
Looks like Meddo "The Horn" Borvakis and Scrupps were in a gang together, so we need to keep and eye on them for cooperation in an escape attempt.
Suddenly, B-block is rocked by a series of three violent explosions! The walls shake as a waves of concussive force crash through the cellblock!
Each PC must succeed at a DC 18 Reflex save or take bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Bludgeoning damage:5d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 1, 4) = 14
The area is momentarily plunged into darkness. After a few moments, the emergency lighting activates, illuminating the entirety of B-block in dim, reddish light.
Acrid, burning clouds of particulates linger in the air, producing an eerie haze that covers an area littered with fragments of twisted metal and charred debris. Through the thick haze, you can see the haan inmate, Ethru Nurrl and others within the cells in this row rising to their feet.
Cries of pain echo out from the direction of the alley in the central cellblock.
Male LN Dwarf Mechanic 7 |SP 42/56 HP 48/48 | RP 8/8 | EAC 25; KAC 26 | Fort +7 (+2 vs posion); Ref +13; Will +5 (+2 vs spell and SLAs) | Init: +8 | Perc: +13, SM: +8|Darkvision
Reflex:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
HELLS! Darin yells as the dwarf is knocked to the ground. Coughing as he stands up assuming possible, or are we in rounds? the mechanic looks around and calls out. Who’s standing? Check in!
Looking around, Darin tries to see the origin of the damage if he can tell from the debris the location/direction the explosion seems to have come from while he yells out. And anyone got eyes on the rat?!?
The blast has no effect on Zangief, but Mr. Bison is blown off his riding saddle and takes a hard landing on the cold prison floor.
Telepathically, "Oh yeah, this is what the Starfinder Society pays me for."
As he activates his comm unit to report the situation, he finds that all communication has been jammed. Floating up from the ground and back onto his riding saddle, Mr. Bison orders Zangief to move in the direction of the cries of pain. Depressing a switch on the breastplate of his armor, he activates its environmental protections. He then activates the light projector on his armor and a 100' cone of light streams out into the thick haze in front of them.
HELLS! Darin yells as the dwarf is knocked to the ground. Coughing as he stands up assuming possible, or are we in rounds? the mechanic looks around and calls out. Who’s standing? Check in!
We are not technically in rounds.
Listening to the cries of pain echoing from the walls, Darin confirms that they come from the central alley within B-block.
PARTY STATUS
Arratoi (Reflex save)
Darin -14 SP
Kneepuncher (Reflex save)
Maxamas (Reflex save)
Mr. Bison -14 SP
Nihm (Reflex save)
Male LN Dwarf Mechanic 7 |SP 42/56 HP 48/48 | RP 8/8 | EAC 25; KAC 26 | Fort +7 (+2 vs posion); Ref +13; Will +5 (+2 vs spell and SLAs) | Init: +8 | Perc: +13, SM: +8|Darkvision
Keep eyes peeled, cover the junctions. Darin says as he moved towards the central cell-block lane, pulsecaster out.
Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 30/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 +1 | Perc: +15 +13, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 1/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 0 Reroll | Active conditions: Shaken 24 hours, Weird Stuff, Other Weird Stuff
Relfex Save:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Kneepuncher moves south to block the path to the guard station, extending the wings of his flight suit and holding his shield to make as big an obstacle as possible. And he is a big obstacle, as his powered armor makes him Large.
It looks like Arratoi, Darin, and Nimh are heading to the center of the cellblock. It looks like Kneepuncher headed south to the hallway to the guard station.
Maxamas and Mr. Bison, please indicate where you wish to go.
We are not currently in rounds.
At the center of the cellblock...
Red emergency lights flicker to life, illuminating the intersection of two alleys between multiple rows of cells. Acrid, burning clouds of particulates linger in the air, producing an eerie haze that covers an area littered with fragments of twisted metal and charred debris. Large craters pock the floors, exposing internal damaged pipes and disconnected electrical cables.
The purple, roughly humanoid shape of a copaxi struggles beneath a pile of metallic shards and rubble. Their efforts produce an audible cry of pain, but leave them helplessly pinned.
Safely freeing the copaxi from the debris requires a PC to succeed at an Athletics, Engineering, or Medicine check.
To the south...
The explosions released billowing smoke and particles into the air that fill the corridors of the cellblock. The billowing of smoke, dim lighting and dangling debris obscure vision and cause various shapes to fleeting appear and disappear from view.
Anyone heading this direction, may attempt an Engineering, Perception, or Sense Motive check to determine or anticipate where any unauthorized beings may be going.
PARTY STATUS
Arratoi
Darin -14 SP
Kneepuncher -14 SP
Maxamas (Reflex save)
Mr. Bison -14 SP
Nihm -14 SP
Early Stage N Barathu Gladiator Mechanic 7 | SP 62/70 HP 48/48 | RP 5/6 | EAC 24; KAC 26 | Fort +10; Ref +6; Will +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +11, SM: +1 | Speed 20 ft. Extraordinary Flight (average maneuverability) |Active Conditions: Unflankable. |Combat Drone: Zangief| |HP 40/70| |EAC 18; KAC 21| |Fort +5; Ref +4; Will +2| |Perc: +10| |Speed 40 ft.|
Mr. Bison and Zangief would be at the front of the group, leading the way. I placed my token on the map.
Mr. Bison's light projector pierces the smoke and haze caused by the explosion as he and Zangief lead the way through the wreckage left by the explosion. The pair bypass the injured copaxi and continue to the south.
Male NG ysoki scholar technomancer 8 | SP 56/56 HP 42/42 | RP 9/9 | EAC 23; KAC 24 | Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +7 | Init: +5 | Perc: +10|Active Conditions: None | Speed: 30 ft | Spells: Lvl 1: 5/6 Lvl 2: 5/5 Lvl 3: 3/3
Nimh will quickly try to free what he assumes to be Tozzarrack
Engineering check to free the copaxi:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
Nimh will then head South to check the cells of the Gang Members he was concerned about (ABB205-206), assuming he can keep Darin d'Xin and Mr. Bison in sight.
Male LN Dwarf Mechanic 7 |SP 42/56 HP 48/48 | RP 8/8 | EAC 25; KAC 26 | Fort +7 (+2 vs posion); Ref +13; Will +5 (+2 vs spell and SLAs) | Init: +8 | Perc: +13, SM: +8|Darkvision
With Nimh tending to the copaxi, Darin carefully goes down to the far end of the hall to look around the corner of row 400, both to see if anyone is lurking there and to see if the far cells have been breached.
How are they? he calls back to Nimh. Need any help?
The cell containing Tozzarrack has heavily damaged, leaving the copaxi under a pile of debris. However, the source of the explosions were clearly the cells containing Meddo Borvakis, Cloug, and Scrupps--(apparently to no one's surprise) the "Horn Gang"!
The doors to cells of each gang member lie open and damaged. The cells are empty!
Nimh Starfarer wrote:
Nimh will quickly try to free what he assumes to be Tozzarrack
The copaxi glances at the ysoki's datajack and synpatic accelerator. "No colony here needs or wants your help, junkheap!" The copaxi cries out to Nimh weakly, though clearly unwilling to receive aid. "Why don't you go and stuff yourself full of more scrap metal!"
The copaxi continues to struggle on their own, injuring theirself more in the process.
Damage:1d6 ⇒ 5
The copaxi appears close to death.
What do you wish to do?
If you wish to rescue the copaxi anyways, I will resolve the prior roll.
If you wish to first convince the copaxi that they should accept your help (and possibly agree to tell you what they've observed), you may attempt a Bluff, Diplomacy, or Intimidate check.
If you wish to abandon the creature to their fate, you may pursue that option.
Mr. Bison wrote:
Mr. Bison's light projector pierces the smoke and haze caused by the explosion as he and Zangief lead the way through the wreckage left by the explosion. The pair bypass the injured copaxi and continue to the south.
Mr. Bison catches a glimpse of movement amidst the thick haze to the south. Zangief does not.
Just some GM Notes:
No peeking!
E2-1-1/3
At this point, any PC other than Mr. Bison may attempt an Engineering, Perception, or Sense Motive check to determine or anticipate where the escaped members of the "Horn Gang" may be headed.
PARTY STATUS
Arratoi
Darin -14 SP
Kneepuncher -14 SP
Maxamas
Mr. Bison -14 SP
Nihm -14 SP
Male LN Dwarf Mechanic 7 |SP 42/56 HP 48/48 | RP 8/8 | EAC 25; KAC 26 | Fort +7 (+2 vs posion); Ref +13; Will +5 (+2 vs spell and SLAs) | Init: +8 | Perc: +13, SM: +8|Darkvision
Just yank the techphobe out, before more of that metal they hate so much gets into them. Darin calls back to Nimh. He's not one to mince wordsWe've got bigger problems - starting with where the Horns think they can run to.
Engineering to try and anticipate their direction:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
Male NG ysoki scholar technomancer 8 | SP 56/56 HP 42/42 | RP 9/9 | EAC 23; KAC 24 | Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +7 | Init: +5 | Perc: +10|Active Conditions: None | Speed: 30 ft | Spells: Lvl 1: 5/6 Lvl 2: 5/5 Lvl 3: 3/3
I'm going to make an argument here. Feel free to tell me know, but it feels right.
Now listen here, you silly technophobe. I don't know where you get this disdain for technology, but remember technology starts with birds and squirrels hitting nuts on the ground to open them, all the way through these gadgets I have implanted. They don't control me, they are tools at my command, not to command me. If you want to do without all tech, you might as well go home and starve, because you can't even open shellfish, or grow crops, or gather food without tools.
Now I'm going to get you out of here, because I take care of dumb animals for a living, and you are acting like one!.
I would like to roll Life Science to impress him with my knowledge of animals using tools Life Science reduce the DCs of Life Science checks by 5 when recalling knowledge about xenobiology:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
And just in case I didn't make a good argument
Diplomacy:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
In case I didn't make it clear, I intend to save him regardless of his attitude.
I'm going to make an argument here. Feel free to tell me know, but it feels right.
Now listen here, you silly technophobe. I don't know where you get this disdain for technology, but remember technology starts with birds and squirrels hitting nuts on the ground to open them, all the way through these gadgets I have implanted. They don't control me, they are tools at my command, not to command me. If you want to do without all tech, you might as well go home and starve, because you can't even open shellfish, or grow crops, or gather food without tools.
Alas, the filter-feeder seems unmoved by your arguments. Nevertheless, the colony is too weak to stop you and Nimh manages to free the ungrateful copaxi.
Nimh Starfarer wrote:
In case I didn't make it clear, I intend to save him regardless of his attitude.
A true hero!
Darin can't get a bead on the escapees.
Kneepuncher catches a glimpse of something balloon-like floating quickly past his head!
Surprise! The party is now (and some have been) engaged in an abstract chase!
First Obstacle: Catching Bearings: Determining or anticipating which way the Horn Gang fled requires a successful Engineering, Perception, or Sense Motive check.
The party has two successes so far for the First Obstacle. Arratoi, Maxamas, and Nihm may still attempt checks for the First Obstacle.
Second Obstacle: Smoke-Filled Corridor: The explosions released billowing smoke and particles into the air that fill the corridors and intersections of the cellblock. Identifying the forms of the escaping prisoners through hazy air requires a successful Perception, Life Science, or Survival check.
All PCs may now attempt checks for the Second Obstacle.
PARTY STATUS
Arratoi
Darin -14 SP
Kneepuncher -14 SP
Maxamas
Mr. Bison -14 SP
Nihm -14 SP
Male NG ysoki scholar technomancer 8 | SP 56/56 HP 42/42 | RP 9/9 | EAC 23; KAC 24 | Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +7 | Init: +5 | Perc: +10|Active Conditions: None | Speed: 30 ft | Spells: Lvl 1: 5/6 Lvl 2: 5/5 Lvl 3: 3/3
Well, I tried
First Obstacle: Engineering. This will be +4 if this is considered a trap, as Nimh has Trapsmith's tools.
Engineering:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Not going to be my chase, I guess
Second obstacle, obviously going with Life Science
Life Science, reduce the DCs of Life Science checks by 5 when recalling knowledge about xenobiology:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Seems Nimh was thrown off his game by not convincing the copaxi.
Male CN Ysoki Envoy 8 | SP 56/56 HP 42/42 | RP 10/10 | EAC 24 KAC 25 | Fort +6; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +7 | Perc: +11, SM: +10+1d6+1 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Arratoi isn't moving off in any one particular direction. Rather, he's just trying to stay at the left junction so he can keep an eye on as many of the other party members as possible. By the way, I currently don't see Maxamas' token on the map.
Unless it's too late, Arratoi will say to the copaxi, "Even if you didn't want or deserve help, it was freely given to you. One good turn deserves another - telling us what you saw of the horn gang's escape will absolve you of any debt owed to us. And after all, you owe them nothing... in fact, they almost got you killed with this escape attempt, amirite?!?"
Arratoi takes stock of the situation and tries to gauge which way the gang would likely have gone...
Sense Motive:1d20 + 10 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + (6) + 1 = 28
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Intently observing his surroundings, Arratoi tries to use his knowledge of the gangmember's anatomy in an attempt to identify if any of the shapes and silhouettes are likely to be the targets the party is looking for!
Life Science:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 30/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 +1 | Perc: +15 +13, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 1/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 0 Reroll | Active conditions: Shaken 24 hours, Weird Stuff, Other Weird Stuff
Flying through foggy conditions is something Kneepuncher needs to deal with on a regular basis, so he uses the same protocols to navigate through the smoke.
Arratoi isn't moving off in any one particular direction. Rather, he's just trying to stay at the left junction so he can keep an eye on as many of the other party members as possible. By the way, I currently don't see Maxamas' token on the map.
We are not yet currently in rounds so I am fine with abstracting time and location at the moment. However, any PC that is NOT pursuing the "Horn Gang", should state so in their next post and place their token on the "red light" (POST EXPLOSIONS) map where they wish to be. As Kneepuncher indicated, splitting the party is a possibility (one the scenario does expressly anticipate). However, please do not assume that I am either encouraging or discouraging a split of the party.
Arratoi wrote:
Unless it's too late, Arratoi will say to the copaxi, "Even if you didn't want or deserve help, it was freely given to you. One good turn deserves another - telling us what you saw of the horn gang's escape will absolve you of any debt owed to us. And after all, you owe them nothing... in fact, they almost got you killed with this escape attempt, amirite?!?"
The copaxi releases something akin to a sigh. "Very well," they concede. "The three members of the Horn Gang used explosives to blow open their cells then fled deeper into the cellblock. How they got the explosives is not known to us, but we recall seeing the Horn Gang carrying a tool kit and a fourth explosive device."
What do you wish to do with Tozzarrack?
You can use the keycard provided by Ixthia to place Tozzarrack into one of the nearby, unoccupied cells if you wish.
And, sorry, I should have allowed this Culture check earlier.
Cultured (DC 18) re Tozzarrack’s history:
Fed anti-robot propaganda since a young colony, Tozzarrack became a “scrap minder,” one of the covert government operatives that battled the “robot menace” on Tabrid Minor. Tozzarrack successful sought and destroyed robotic threats on their home world until the government’s stance on artificial intelligence was altered after an incident involving the Starfinder Society. When the “scrap minders” were shut down, Tozzarrack blamed the Society. Calling themselves the “Circuit Breaker,” Tozzarrack commenced a campaign of terror, committing numerous violent acts against artificial beings and members of the Starfinder Society.
Nihm his off his game, but Arrato easily anticipates where they must be headed.
The party has three successes, passing the First Obstacle!
Despite his experience, Kneepuncher momentarily loses sight of his targets, but the others get a bead on them even through the billowing smoke and particles in the air. The "Horn Gang" is indeed heading down the hallway toward the guard station.
The party has three successes, passing the Second Obstacle!
Third Obstacle: Coated Floors: Debris from the explosion severed a service pipe in the walls, which is now spraying an oily substance across the floors of the hallway from the cellblock, making them slick. Keeping pace with the prisoners requires a successful Acrobatics or Physical
Science check.
All PCs may now attempt checks for the Third Obstacle.
PARTY STATUS
Arratoi
Darin -14 SP
Kneepuncher -14 SP
Maxamas
Mr. Bison -14 SP
Nihm -14 SP
Male LN Dwarf Mechanic 7 |SP 42/56 HP 48/48 | RP 8/8 | EAC 25; KAC 26 | Fort +7 (+2 vs posion); Ref +13; Will +5 (+2 vs spell and SLAs) | Init: +8 | Perc: +13, SM: +8|Darkvision
Set 'em up next to the Haan Darin says as he goes into motion, trying to spot tracks through the smoke. It's clear and off the main corridor. As safe as any'll be probably.And on our way if the horns're going deeper.Cell ABB107?
Perception:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
As the dwarf moves he tries the comms again, not to reach the Lorespire but seeing if he can connect more locally to warn Whitforge She should be down that hall by the guard station, right?
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This way - they're makin' a Hell of a mess. Darin says as he tries to dodge the slippery substances, analyzing their viscosity and the hallway's composition to try and predict where the worst of the liquid might pool.
As the dwarf moves he tries the comms again, not to reach the Lorespire but seeing if he can connect more locally to warn Whitforge She should be down that hall by the guard station, right?
The comms remain down.
Whitforge was stationed at the main entrance where you entered.
If you check on her, before pursuit or instead of...:
You can see through the smoke that B-block’s entrance remains undamaged. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be the case for Whitforge.
The dwarf has managed to get to herself to feet. However, the once broadly-smiled dwarf is no longer smiling. She sports a bloody nose and has a hand raised to hold her head, which now sports a prominent bruise.
Dragging herself to the desk, she shouts at you through the smoke-filled entry doors to the cellblock.
"I am fine," she’s insists. "Cameras and comms are down, but the locks are still functioning. Find the source of the explosion while I tries to fix the comms and ensure the entrance remains secure. If any prisoners have escaped, we need to find them, track them down. We can't let them escape!"
Darin d'Xin wrote:
This way - they're makin' a Hell of a mess. Darin says as he tries to dodge the slippery substances, analyzing their viscosity and the hallway's composition to try and predict where the worst of the liquid might pool.
Early Stage N Barathu Gladiator Mechanic 7 | SP 62/70 HP 48/48 | RP 5/6 | EAC 24; KAC 26 | Fort +10; Ref +6; Will +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +11, SM: +1 | Speed 20 ft. Extraordinary Flight (average maneuverability) |Active Conditions: Unflankable. |Combat Drone: Zangief| |HP 40/70| |EAC 18; KAC 21| |Fort +5; Ref +4; Will +2| |Perc: +10| |Speed 40 ft.|
Mr. Bison, can fly and Zangief doesn't have any skill points in acrobatics, but I will make a roll for Mr. Bison anyway. Both don't have skill points in physical science also.
Telepathically, "I can see them, everyone follow me." Mr. Bison, orders Zangief to carefully advance through the oil slickened corridor.
Maxamas for the first obstacle perception:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
Maxamas for the second obstacle perception:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
and the third obstacle acrobatics:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 20 = 36
Arratoi says to Tozzarrack, "Thank you for that information. Now that we've exchanged favors, I respectfully ask that you re-enter one of the cells please." Arratoi opens an unoccupied cell and politely gestures towards it.
"The Starfinder Society has no intention of committing any violence against you but we both know that you still harbor ill will towards Starfinders. We or our colleagues will be back to check in on you ASAP and provide further medical assistance."
Once Tozzarrack enters the cell, Arratoi will lock it and confirm it is secure before moving on.
At a later, more convenient time, Arratoi will fill in the rest of the team on Tozzarrack’s history. (I.e. everyone feel free to read the spoiler!)
That being done, Arratoi continues with the Horn Gang pursuit, trying to keep his footing through the oil slick!
Acrobatics:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Giving chase down the corridor towards the Guard Station, the party cuts the escaped prisoners' lead. The Guard's Station has served as a place for prison staff to gather outside of the prisoners’ view, conduct reporting, store basic supplies and materials, and relax. Due to staff reductions and the impending closure of the Adamantine Bastille, the area should not currently be occupied.
As you arrive at the entrance to the Guard's Station, you are greeted by a scattering of equipment. A number of wall panels have been knocked loose, likely as the result of the explosions. Once panel appears to have been particularly loose. It lies on the floor, exposing a stash of gear once hidden behind it. The stash consists of a set of armor, d-suit II with a mk 1 thermal capacitor upgrade, a liquidator disintegration pistol(Starfinder Armory 36), a yellow star solar brand(Armory 43), two batteries, two high-capacity batteries, two mk 2 frag grenades, and two mk 3 incendiary grenades. The weapons are relatively generic and conclusively neither of Starfinder nor Steward standard issue.
Also strewn about are the contents of a satchel of explosives along with components for a disconnected detonator lie scattered about, apparently a hastily abandoned effort at rigging an improvised explosive detonation trap.
A commotion can be heard up ahead, coming from the area that contains the laundry chute used for the cleaning of guard uniforms, prisoner linens, and the like.
Map of Guard Station now revealed on Slides.
The source of the commotion is an argument, consisting of three distinct voices.
“Type in the code!” calls out a voice ahead, its tone akin to that of squeaking balloon. “Aren’t nuar supposed to be good with directions. Why isn’t the laundry chute open yet?”
“I’m trying but the key card isn’t working!” huffs a female voice. Her response is accompanied by a deep snort and the pounding of access keys followed by a sharp buzzing sound.
“Hurry up! Hurry up!” chants a third voice, deeper and gruffer than the others.
“Type in the code!” repeats the squeaky voice.
“The code isn’t working!” yells the female voice in growing exasperation. Her cry is accompanied by more pounding and punctuated by the return of the sharp buzzing sound. “Why isn’t it working? She said it would work!” The exasperated voice pauses for a moment, then speaks, "Wait. Did you hear that?"
Rounding the corner, you confirm quickly that the three voice belong to the members of the "Horn Gang". The three have been unsuccessfully attempting to open a secured access hatch that leads to a laundry chute in a clear effort to make their escape. The squeaky voice belongs to Cloug and the barathu has been impatiently raping their tentacles on the floor. The gang’s leader Meddo frantically and repeatedly has been typing a code into the keypad of a hatch marked “laundry drop.” Meddo is well-armed with weapons similar to those you found near the entrance to the Guard Station.
Each of her failed attempts has been accompanied by a red light and the sharp buzzing sound, confirming the entered code hasn’t been accepted. The third member, Scrupps, is the source of the gruff chanting.
Please note that I will be traveling over the next four days and expect limited internet access, if any. I will resume at my usual post rate when I return.
Male NG ysoki scholar technomancer 8 | SP 56/56 HP 42/42 | RP 9/9 | EAC 23; KAC 24 | Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +7 | Init: +5 | Perc: +10|Active Conditions: None | Speed: 30 ft | Spells: Lvl 1: 5/6 Lvl 2: 5/5 Lvl 3: 3/3
Nimh moves out into the corridor. Pulling out a battery as he goes.
Who is the She in the "She said it would work?" I suspect Datch set you up and is even now escaping the other direction while you patsies occupy our time. She is just that devious.
So surrender so we can catch her, and that will be your revenge for this little setup. Otherwise, we'll have to give you more of this.
Nimh casts Explosive Blast at the center of the group. Reflex save DC 19 for half damage
Male LN Dwarf Mechanic 7 |SP 42/56 HP 48/48 | RP 8/8 | EAC 25; KAC 26 | Fort +7 (+2 vs posion); Ref +13; Will +5 (+2 vs spell and SLAs) | Init: +8 | Perc: +13, SM: +8|Darkvision
What the rat said: you had your fun, now drop down or we'll drop you for...you Darin says as the dwarf races around the corner. Seeing multiple large targets, he Unlocks the safety valves on his pulsecaster and tries to take down the troll.
Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 30/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 +1 | Perc: +15 +13, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 1/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 0 Reroll | Active conditions: Shaken 24 hours, Weird Stuff, Other Weird Stuff
Kneepuncher is all the weapon he needs.
The halfling, who despises being at the back of the line, waits for all the explosions to go off, then rushes towards the escapees. He then gives the troll a good whipping, with a little entropy thrown in.
Nimh moves out into the corridor. Pulling out a battery as he goes.
Who is the She in the "She said it would work?" I suspect Datch set you up and is even now escaping the other direction while you patsies occupy our time. She is just that devious.
So surrender so we can catch her, and that will be your revenge for this little setup. Otherwise, we'll have to give you more of this.
Cloug and Meddo take the full brunt of the blast, but offer no information.
Darin d'Xin wrote:
What the rat said: you had your fun, now drop down or we'll drop you for...you Darin says as the dwarf races around the corner. Seeing multiple large targets, he Unlocks the safety valves on his pulsecaster and tries to take down the troll.
Darin shocks Scrupps!
Maxamas Maxamas wrote:
Trick attack the troll
Maxamas fools the troll, which allows him to catch Scrupps with his pistol shot.
Arratoi wrote:
If no one else does, Arratoi will pick up the liquidator disintegration pistol.
Arratoi moves out for a clear shot, points at the troll and declares, "Get that bloated loose-lipped yellow-bellied troll-spawn!!"
Improved get 'em grants everyone +2 ATK against the troll.
Arratoi then fires a shot at the troll!
The sharp-shooting ysoki drops the towering titan!
The troll's wounded flesh starts to reform, but the new tissue is promptly eaten away by the residual acid. Scrupps expires.
Kneepuncher wrote:
Kneepuncher is all the weapon he needs.
The halfling, who despises being at the back of the line, waits for all the explosions to go off, then rushes towards the escapees. He then gives the troll a good whipping, with a little entropy thrown in.
The troll is down and I don't think Kneepuncher has any movement left or a target within range for the lash, so I will allow Kneepuncher to retcon and choose alternate actions this round.
"Scrupps?!" quietly squeals Cloug as the troll hits the floor.
"You don't need to speak aloud, there shouldn't be any anti-telepathic wards in here!" shouts the nuar. "Stop them!"
Cloug releases another puff air, akin to a sigh, as the barathu's body seems to acquire a slick, watery sheen.
Adaption as swift action: acid resistance 5
Early Stage N Barathu Gladiator Mechanic 7 | SP 62/70 HP 48/48 | RP 5/6 | EAC 24; KAC 26 | Fort +10; Ref +6; Will +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +11, SM: +1 | Speed 20 ft. Extraordinary Flight (average maneuverability) |Active Conditions: Unflankable. |Combat Drone: Zangief| |HP 40/70| |EAC 18; KAC 21| |Fort +5; Ref +4; Will +2| |Perc: +10| |Speed 40 ft.|
Telepathically, "Hey, leave some for me. I've never faced a troll in combat before."
Riding on Zangief's back Mr. Bison and his combat drone move in on the surviving criminals. Stepping on the dead troll's body Zangief moves right in on the nuar and strikes with its cryopike. Mr. Bison, alters his tentacles at the molecular level to double his strength and slashes with his great axe.
Male LN Dwarf Mechanic 7 |SP 42/56 HP 48/48 | RP 8/8 | EAC 25; KAC 26 | Fort +7 (+2 vs posion); Ref +13; Will +5 (+2 vs spell and SLAs) | Init: +8 | Perc: +13, SM: +8|Darkvision
With a giant halfling a 'doubl-ling'? Or just a 'full-ling' in his way, Darin's eye whirs and focuses on the barathu beyond, locking onto the floating aberration. He then fires carefully past Mr. Bison, Zangeif, and Kneepuncher at Cloug.
Move Action to engage the Exocortex on Cloug, Standard to Overcharge fire through cover of people
