Zoomba's Fragment of the 4th (Tier 9-12) (Inactive)

Game Master Zoomba

Maverick, flies along the ceiling toward the android who just attacked him and fires a shot from his semi-auto pistol at his tormentor.

Acrobatics Take 10 (Debilitating Trick): 10 + 25 = 35 If Mav's attack connects the android is flat footed to everyone's next attack.
Paragon Semi-Auto Pistol vs. Yellow KAC: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Piercing/Fire Damage: 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 1) + 6 = 15 Amplified Diatha rounds
Piercing/Fire Trick Attack Damage: 6d8 ⇒ (1, 7, 6, 4, 5, 4) = 27
Fire Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2 DC 27 reflex save or the android is afflicted by the burning condition at the beginning of its turn.

You do realise I'm going to have to shoot you now Rani growls at the Kasathan that hit her (Blue). That blow was definitely going to leave a mark. It also hurt, a lot. Significant bruising at least. Hopefully nothing was broken.

Taking Acrobatics 10 for 33 to trick.
fh: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 electricity: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
trick dam: 5d8 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 7, 6) = 19

Remember that +2 to attack and damage!

Charli spends another resolve to put Get 'Em on all opponents, then shoots Blue. "I want to fix the Drift as much as you do, but killing innocents is not the way to do it!"

Boom (Merciful Called Holy Ghostkiller Surge Staccato Rifle+Get ‘Em: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 = 23
Sonic Damage: 2d10 + 10 ⇒ (4, 9) + 10 = 23

AoO red: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 19 + 2 = 38 for slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (3, 1) + 17 = 21
AoO blue: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 19 + 2 = 41 for slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (1, 2) + 17 = 20
more: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (1, 7) + 17 = 25

android reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

The half king does shoot him now, but takes a pair of sharp cuts in response. Her target in particular seems to have her number: while Rani’s own shot misses even against the tricky operative his own slice cuts deep and draws significant blood. Looking over Rani’s sheet I am not seeing any ability to ignore these AoOs. Please correct me if I’ve missed something.
Though on the bright side, I also saw an Electrostatic field that has delivered a few shocks to them.
crit 1: 1d6 ⇒ 3
red: 1d6 ⇒ 6
crit 2: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Charli in Maverick in turn lands a responding blow on that kasathan while Maverick burns the android. It looks up at the flying gunslinger. You think you can burn us out with a bullet? The whole Drift is burning and taking countless lives with it. The Fourth will restore it, heal it. You are on the wrong side!

Initiative, Round 2

Rani 0/81 SP 13/56 hp
Yith
Charli
Maverick 88/96 SP
'Red' kasathan 45 damage
Neroo
'Blue' kasatahn 32 damage
'yellow' android 47 damage
Azara, photon attuned 1

With enemies in her face Yith drops her rifle and pulls her Doshko. She targets the Kasathan in front of her. (blue)

Doshko: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 32
Piercing Damage: 2d12 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (7, 1) + 11 + 2 = 21
The Doshko is Holy, probably no effect on these guys though

ouch,that crit damage: 2d12 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (9, 10) + 11 + 2 = 32

Yith rushes into the fray and delivers a major blow of her own!

One of the kasathans tries to slash once more at the still-surrounded Rani. Their first cut drops the halfling down!!!, with the invading warrior's second swing slicing into Azara.

See! You will not stand in our way!

Attack v KAC: 1d20 + 19 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 19 + 2 - 4 = 32 for Slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (3, 5) + 17 = 25
Attack v KAC: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 19 - 4 = 30 for Slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (2, 5) + 17 = 24
Electrostatic: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Initiative, Round 2

Rani 0/81 SP 0/56 hp
Yith
Charli
Maverick 88/96 SP
'Red' kasathan 46 damage
Neroo
'Blue' kasatahn 85 damage
'yellow' android 47 damage
Azara 56/80 SP, photon attuned 1

Rani spends a Resolve Point to stabilise.

Over comms, "Anyone know what they are ranting about? They keep mentioning the 4th."

No idea for now, but once we put them all down, I will certainly find something in my own archives.

can I make a knowledge check of some sort about "the Fourth"?

She shoots at the kasatha blue and commands her drone to do the same, then moves next to Rani.

Arc Static Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 = 21
Damages, E (non lethal): 1d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9

Surrender! No one needed to die today

Her drones follows as she commands and shoots the same target as her without aiming at lethal part.

Staccato Rifle, Surge (non lethal) vs EAC: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 22
Damages, So (non lethal): 2d10 + 11 ⇒ (9, 5) + 11 = 25

Neroo and her drone’s paired shots both strike and numb their target. That kasathan is looking quite beat up and tiring, but they still have enough energy to lash out at Yith. The beak’s armor holds against the first blow but it’s follow-up slash stings.

attack v KAC: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 19 - 4 = 29 for slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (4, 6) + 17 = 27
attack v KAC: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 19 - 4 = 34 for slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (4, 7) + 17 = 28

Meanwhile the android continues to gaze up at Maverick and mutters while glyphs appear around them. The aerial shooter finds his limbs beginning to lock…
Casting Hold Person on Maverick. Please give me a Will save

Initiative, Round 2

Rani 0/81 SP 0/56 hp , stable
Yith 36/64 SP
Charli
Maverick 88/96 SP, need Will save
'Red' kasathan 46 damage
Neroo
'Blue' kasatahn 119 damage
'yellow' android 47 damage
Azara 56/80 SP, photon attuned 1

A culture of mysticism check might ping something about ‘The Fourth’

Well crap, sorry Rani. I completely missed your status. I should have healed you instead of attacking!

Culture (+4 with Library Chip): 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (5) + 27 = 32

Neroo tries to remember something about the Fourth

Given the explosive nature of some of his abilities, Azara steps away from his fellow Starfinders before lashing out at the kasatha he's engaged with.

"I hope the Fourth is a deity because you're about to meet them for what you did to Rani!"

Solar Weapon: 1d20 + 12 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 3 = 12
Slashing: 3d6 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 6, 5) + (6) + 16 = 34

Solar Weapon: 1d20 + 12 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 3 = 20
Slashing: 3d6 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 3, 5) + (2) + 16 = 28

If it matters, add +2 to Azara's attacks and damage, as Azara acted before I stopped using Get 'Em.

As there are no enemies between me and Azara, Charli springs into action.

Culture: 1d20 + 21 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 21 + (4) + 2 = 37
What does Charli know about the Fourth?

Charli has a synchronous heart. She spends a resolve point to help Rani get back in the fight, to make her conscious enough to hear Charli's inspiring oration.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38

"We are Starfinders, and Starfinders stay in the fight!"

She gives all allies within 60 feet 39 Stamina points back.

If it will save your spells, Yith, I am also an excellent healer of hit points with Medicine, and can take care of the rest of Rani's wounds after the fight.

Unfortunately both of Azara’s swings are deflected by the his target’s blade and armor.

Still, the tide seems to be turning, as Charli’s heart reaches out towards Rani’s. The halfling’s eyes open wide - and just in time to feel a bit boosted by the gnome’s inspiring words!

Initiative, Round 3

Rani 39/81 SP 0/56 hp, 8/10 RP, prone
Yith 64/64 SP
Charli, 9/10 RP
Maverick 96/96 SP, need Will save
'Red' kasathan 46 damage
Neroo
'Blue' kasatahn 119 damage
'yellow' android 47 damage
Azara 80/80 SP, photon attuned 2

Neither Charli not Neroo have ever heard of this ‘Fourth’ before. It is either new over very obscure.

Azara: what ability do you have allowing for a Guarded Step and a Full Attack in the same round (remember that in Starfinder, there is no free ‘5-ft-step’ during a full attack, though you may very well just have an ability I’ve missed.

Will Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 Mav's flying ability comes from the Devolved boon, so it does not involve wings. During his turn he can make another will save roll because of his Mentalist's Bane ability.

Mentalist's Bane

OPERATIVE EXPLOIT

If you fail your Will saving throw against a mind-affecting effect with a duration of 1 round or more, you can attempt another saving throw against the effect 1 round later at the same DC. You get only one extra chance to save per effect.

Does one round later mean during his next turn, not his current one?

Will Save (Mentalist's Bane): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

So for Maverick:
1) save needed as the android cast the spell. He failed and is paralyzed
2) on his turn, he can spend the full action to attempt a new save -> and second save also looks to have failed
3) One round later, that exploit gives you another chance to break free. You can roll now for ease of PbP play, but even if successful that extra opportunity to ‘break free’ will be at the start of the android mage’s turn, so Maverick still is paralyzed for his turn this round.
4) and if that Mentalist’s Bane fails too, on each of Maverick’s turn he can still continue to spend a full-action to try and free himself of the effect
Make sense?

Initiative, Round 3

Rani 39/81 SP 1/56 hp, 8/10 RP, prone
Yith 64/64 SP
Charli, 9/10 RP
Maverick 96/96 SP, HELD, can try new Will save now to see if break free when android next acts.
'Red' kasathan 46 damage
Neroo
'Blue' kasatahn 119 damage
'yellow' android 47 damage
Azara 80/80 SP, photon attuned 2

I don't wanna go to school mama... Rani mumbles as the healing hits her. Her eyes then flutter open as her brain reboots to consciousness. Unfortunately that brings back the pain of her injuries.

While still prone, she shoots Blue.
fh: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 = 23 electricity: 1d10 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

Will Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

If that failed, Campaign Coin 5 Nova Reroll

Maverick's Reroll plus Five Novas: 1d20 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 5 = 36

@GM will you let Rani delay until Yith triggers those Attacks of Opportunity like we planned in Discussion?

Oh, very much. Within reason, for those of you acting in the same 'block' in initiative I'll be okay with/assume some delays to order the actions in ways that make the most sense and would likely have been quickly discussed in an IRL table.

Also that Mentalist's Bane re-roll did fail, but with the Coin re-roll he'll be fine next turn.

Yith you're up: take it away!

Yith will step to the right and up, around Red and back around to Blue, making sure to step past each one threateningly. She's hoping the Mobility will help with the AOO's. Once she gets back around she will cast on Rani.
Mystic cure III: 5d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2, 5, 8, 1) + 4 = 21

The vesk's movemnet surprises the kasathans, but successfully baits them into stirking at her. Yith amanges to duck and weave to dodge both strikes and further heals Rani, who in turn fires at her nemesis and finally manages to drop the warrior!

AoO blue: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25 for slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (8, 5) + 17 = 30
AoO red: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32 for slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (1, 1) + 17 = 19

Seeing his partner fall, the remaining kasatha whirls to trade blows with the solarion threatening him.

Attack: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 19 - 4 = 35 for Slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (6, 4) + 17 = 27
Attack: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 19 - 4 = 22 for Slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (4, 1) + 17 = 22
more from crit: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (7, 8) + 17 = 32
Geez, I'm a crit machine this fight

You blade is nothing compared to ours. You should have surrendered.

Initiative, Round 3

Rani 39/81 SP 22/56 hp, 8/10 RP, prone
Yith 64/64 SP
Charli, 9/10 RP
Maverick 96/96 SP
'Red' kasathan 46 damage
Neroo
'Blue' kasatahn
'yellow' android 47 damage
Azara 21/80 SP, photon attuned 2

Rani being out of danger, Neroo changes her mind and shoots at the android.

Arc Static Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Damages, E (non lethal): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

You've been stubborn. I'm sorry for you, but the safety of my friend is more important.

Then, she commands her drones to fully shoots the last standing opponent, this time, without taking care of their well beeing. the drone uses 1RP to limit its malus to -4 when doing its full attack

Staccato Rifle, Surge vs EAC: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 28
Damages, So: 2d10 + 11 ⇒ (2, 1) + 11 = 14
Staccato Rifle, Surge vs EAC: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 31
Damages, So: 2d10 + 11 ⇒ (1, 7) + 11 = 19
Crit Damage (+ Deafen): 2d10 + 11 ⇒ (2, 10) + 11 = 23

Neroo's own shot misses the android by a significant margin, but her drone's shots both pummel the second kasatha. He grunts as the sonic barrage leaves him badly hurt.

As the standing android takes in the shifted situation, above her Maverick begins stirring again. The mage's eye narrows, while her body begins glowing with intense brightness as she flies towards the currently shut souhtern bridge door. Concealment on her. Those ending their turn right next to her will need a Fort save vs temporary Blindness.

Initiative, Round 3/4

Rani 39/81 SP 22/56 hp, 8/10 RP, prone
Yith 64/64 SP
Charli, 9/10 RP
Maverick 96/96 SP
'Red' kasathan 102 damage
Neroo 13/14 RP
'yellow' android 47 damage, brightly Concealed
Azara 21/80 SP, photon attuned 3

"A new enemy threatens.
But who is the Fourth?
No matter, followers burn."

Azara takes a step back and then releases the mass of photonic energy built up in him in a large blast that stops just before his allies.

Supernova (DC18 Refl for Half Fire Damage): 10d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 3, 4, 6, 3, 3) + 2 = 32

Now Unattuned.

Boom (Merciful Called Holy Ghostkiller Surge Staccato Rifle+Get ‘Em: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 = 33
Sonic Damage: 2d10 + 10 ⇒ (3, 10) + 10 = 23

Concealment (High is Hit): 1d100 ⇒ 4

Charli runs in on her Force Soles and shoots at the android, missing due to the bright light.

Rani gets up and fires at Red. She is looking absolutely annoyed.

fh: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 = 28 electricity: 1d10 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

Since the annoying kasathan seems to be handled Yith steps back towards the fight ten feet, picks up her rifle and then finishes her move back towards the spell caster.
"Going somewhere?"

Burning Condition: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Yellow, should still be taking burn damage at the beginning of its last turn from Mav's Diatha round. It gets a reflex save at the end of its turn, DC is 10 + the amount of fire damage it took that round. It also gets a +2 bonus for every round previous it was burning.

Maverick, shakes off the effects of the mage's spell. He immediately aims his semi-auto pistol at the fleeing android. The targeting computer integrated into his armor calibrates the right angle for Maverick to ignore the mage's defenses Mav's targeting computer negates the android's concealment. and send the amplified diatha round he fires straight at its leg. Hampering Shot

Acrobatics (Hampering Shot) Take 10: 10 + 25 = 35
Semi-Auto Pistol + Get 'Em vs. Yellow: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 2 = 32
Piercing/Fire Damage: 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2, 4, 4) + 6 = 22
Piercing/Fire Trick Attack Damage: 6d8 ⇒ (3, 8, 4, 6, 2, 5) = 28
Fire Damage (Amplified Diatha Rounds: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6 DC 27 reflex save or yellow is afflicted with the burning condition at the beginning of its turn.

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

The kasathan manages to protect himself from the worst of Azara’s first burst, but is still very badly singed. As Rani again fires her gun on the ground next to him the fighter takes yet another swing at the prone halfling.
AoO: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33 for slashing: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (2, 4) + 17 = 23

But Rani’s shot finally manages to fell him in return.

Down the way, the glow about the android proves distracting for Charli, but is no match for the technology embedded in Maverick’s suit. The pilot’s shot is true and the caster falls, burning.

COMBAT OVER!!!
Rani 16/81 SP 22/56 hp, 8/10 RP
Charli, 9/10 RP
Azara 21/80 SP

At this point, Charli sheepishly looks down at the controls in her armor and remembers to turn on her targeting computer.

I was making a note that I needed one of those, and then looked at my inventory to discover a) I had one and b) it was already installed... D'oh!

Medicine: 1d20 + 18 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 18 + (5) + 2 = 42

"I recommend that you rest for ten minutes while I treat you, Rani." Charli gets out her medical gear and goes to work.

9 hit points from Rani's level, 4 from Charli's Int Modifier, 7 from Charli's Charisma modifier (because of Bedside Manner.) So 20 hit points of recovery just from Treat Deadly Wounds skill check.

"And drink two of these, please." Charli pulls out a couple Mk 1 Healing Serums from her inventory.*

Two Mk 1 Serums of Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

That gets Rani to 52 of 56 Hit Points.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Healing done, Charli searches the bodies. "Maybe there is a datapad or some other clue as to who these people were, and why they got radicalized."

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* If Rani has her own healing serums that she wants to use instead, that's fine.

Azara didn't take the hits Rani did but he needs a breather, too.

He takes a seat next to her as Charli goes to work and composes some poetry.

"The mermaid faces the Fourth
She's small but mighty
Mad zealots can't keep her down."

Ten minute rest for me, please.

Good job all! says Neroo after the last enemy has fallen.

She immediately tries to save them while Charli takes care of their wounded. Once she knows that nothing could be done for them, she searches for the datapad that one of them had when they arrived.

Something's wrong... they surely had a vessels or ship of some sort to have been able to board this ship... and our scans when we arrived reveled nothing.

As Charli pulls out serums Yith stops her. "Allow me. Save your serums, those are more useful in combat and this type of healing is not.

She lays hands on Rani for a few minutes and heals the rest of her HP damage.
Healing touch

I'm not exactly a mermaid Rani replies as she rests. But that sounds rather cool. Thanks Azara.

So is there anything interesting in that datapad they dropped? And all this talk about the Fourth fixing the Drift ... wonder what that was all about?

"Ah yes, what WAS that about?"
mysticism: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

The figures all do seem to have succumbed to their wounds.

The datapad is another story. There is some basic encryption on it, but not remotely of the caliber that can stop your group from breaking through. The tablet has a set of coordinates prominently flagged in its files, the location labelled as a Drift Beacon. Tracking details from the datapad shows repeated travel to and from the coordinate in over the last few weeks.

There's also a messaging app that contains numerous conversation threads. The conversations - both one-on-one and in group chats - are filled with lament and grief. All parties talking report tales of losses suffered from the Crash, from ruined home to family members and partners vanished in an instant. Throughout these conversations repeatedly bubble up with rage against Triune, who the conversers blame for causing the Drift Crisis. But the chats are also filled with hope and enthusiasm for the rise of some being referred to as 'Fragment'. the messages refer to him as a being they believe can complete the imperfect and ailing Triune, merging the god with something called 'the 4th' that will save Triune's life and repair the Drift to its original state.

The most recent message receive indicates the sender has “used the priest to access the first terminal; reconfiguration underway; power absorption to begin thereafter.”

Yith, Neroo, and Charli all can tell that the fervor and belief of those sending these messages is genuine, but there is no clear evidence for the basis of those beliefs in the conversation logs. You know that Triune themselves was once three different divinities before mergin together to form a new tripartite God, but the process through which that was able to occur has never been fully understood. And its potential replication is something you have no idea if is even possible.

"Someone is trying to hack Triune by grafting this 'Fragment' on them!" Charli, who has never been a Triunite, is nonetheless indignant. "I've always respected Triune - after all, Brigh, the Precurser, is a gnomish goddess. No one should be forcing her into union with a murdering cultist interloper!"

Sooooo ... they think they can merge this Fourth with Triune and produce Quadune? Rani ponders. I think we're going to have to go to this Drift Beacon. But first, I suggest we secure this ship and check to see if Accordant is still aboard, or any of his crew survived, although I suspect the priest referred to is Accordant. Hope it's okay.

She smiles over to Azara and says cheekily . Wanna see me as a mermaid then. Complete with tail?

Intrigued, Neroo starts looking deeper but after a few seconds realized that her attempts are futile.

Guys, I’ve found an hidden password, but don’t sees to access anything on this datapad. Could be of use elsewhere… but first, we need to find the missing triunit. May be the logs of the ship computer will help us in some way.

Neroo starts to access the ship’s computer.

Maverick, descends to the deck level and lends a hand where he can.

"Almost crashed and burned there, Rani."

Computers: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40

Yeah. I know I'm a bit of a daredevil at times but I think I got careless with my own safety. I've never been that close before. A mistake I should not repeat. She scowls, looking rather embarrassed at that admission.

Neroo and Maverick turn their attention to the Chronicler systems. The computers remain at least paritally intact, and records show that the ship was engaged in starship combat 30 hours ago, from a much more powerful vessel. The engines and communications systems have been heavily damaged and are currently nonfunctional. Records show that some initial repairs had begun being made by several people over the last day but they will need significantly more time and resources to complete.

Suddenly you hear a *clang* from above you! Several scuffling sounds echo, centered around a vent near the bridge's ceiling. Then the vent grate opens up and a purple moth-like creature squeezes tightly through the gap. As it emerges it spreads its wings and flutters while yelling out:

“Starfinders! Oh, thank goodness. I’m in desperate need of real heroes! Thank you for saving me from these horrible murderers. I’ve been hiding in the vents since they arrived."

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Azara is ready to fight when he hears the approach of something through the vents. The ankh shaped blade that is his solar weapon is in his hand and he's reaching out for the song of the spheres.

He relaxes only a little when the person who comes out sends greetings rather than threats. They wouldn't be the first person to try to deceive Starfinders, after all.

"You know who, or at least what, we are. Who are you? A survivor, I assume? Can you tell us what happened? Do you know if there are any other attackers on the ship?"

"My name is Nainiimii," the creature says, wings fluttering at a rapid pace. "and I’m an acolyte for the church of Triune serving under Accordant-Contemplator-16. I was doing maintenance work on the engines when we were attacked. I tried to keep the Chronicler running but...”

Nainiimii looks down, her face suddenly mournful. “The fight was over quick, and then we were boarded. I was too scared to come out of hiding, but I could hear the battle. These people, they claimed we were worshipping an “incomplete god” and said Triune was to blame for the Drift Crisis. They tried to get my friends to join them in worshipping something called the 4th, but my friends refused. They took Accordant-Contemplator-16 and killed everyone else.”

Nainiimii’s antennae droop and she releases a shrill keening. After a few moments, she refocuses. “Most of them left, but these four stayed behind, so I had to stay hidden. But you’re here now! The great, civil-war-preventing heroes—the Starfinders! Please, you must save Accordant-Contemplator-16 from the clutches of those horrible people! I’m sure there must be some way to track them down using the things these ones have! I’ll help however I can.”

"Naiinimmii, you did the right thing hiding from them. You are safe now."
She turns to the group. "Is this ship flight ready or do we return to ours to find the rest of these cultists?"

Spoons rushes forward with some tea and food for the newcomer, whiskers twitching. "You must be starving. How long has it's been since you've eaten?"

"Poshkettle Tea! It's the civilized tea for uncivilized times!"

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 14 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 14 + (1) + 2 = 31

Charli watches the new arrival carefully, assessing their emotional state.

"I'd rather be in our ship. Will you accompany us, Naiinimmii?"