Khubelu demonstrates her abilities. They may not be needed, though, the chainlink fences is locked with a padlock, and doesn't look too hard to scale. The bunker door inside may be harder to crack - there looks to be a keybad of sorts, but it's hard to see at this distance.
Engineering or Strength to break the padlock, Athletics to climb the fence. Bolt cutters to just remove the problem...
Cydney doesn't see any cameras, but when he moves in on the padlock, he spots some motion sensors. Once spotted, it's straightforward to snip the cables leading up to them. Cydney then elegantly opens the padlock, without scratching it too much.
The bunker door is a tougher act altogether: it is protected with two-step authentication, requiring both a keycard and a passcode.
My favourite apostae saying is still: 'Those trained in computers and engineering can leave their keycards at home'
Male Ysoki envoy 7 SP 56 HP 44 RP 5 EAC 21; KAC 22 Fort +4; Ref +9; Will +5; Int +4; Perception +10 Fat. Envoy 7
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Cydney doesn't see any cameras, but when he moves in on the padlock, he spots some motion sensors. Once spotted, it's straightforward to snip the cables leading up to them. Cydney then elegantly opens the padlock, without scratching it too much.
The bunker door is a tougher act altogether: it is protected with two-step authentication, requiring both a keycard and a passcode.
Male NG Verthani Cyberborn Nanocyte 6 | SP 36/66 HP 40/40 0 temp HP| RP 6/8 | Surges: 5/8 | EAC 20 KAC 21 | Fort +10; Ref +4 Will +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +0 | Speed 30’ | reroll used | Active conditions: Sheath Array (Acrobatics, Athletics)
Cydney spends a few moments checking the key pad used for entering the passcode. They use their hacking kit to try to find if any of the keys are more used than the others, trying to cut down on the number of possible combinations.
Once again they check for any sensors or traps.
Just before starting, he asks “Anyone have any magic to divine the password?”
Then it is time to try and hack the electronics of both, so they can send a false confirmation code. With a nod to Chadrah, they try to hack the system.
Female NG Medium Lashunta Damaya Envoy 4 | ST:24/24 HP:28/28 RP:5/5| EAC 17; KAC 18 | F+4 R+2 W+1 | Init +6 | Perc +11 | Speed 30ft | Active Conditions: None.
"Mmmh... We can't risk anyone knowing we have infiltrated the facility. We'll have to be very careful as we advance. We should take our time to check terminals, doors and hallways if we are not in a hurry.
Chadrah wants to take 20 on perception checks before entering another area or interacting with devices. Do we have a time limit?
Chadrah wants to take 20 on perception checks before entering another area or interacting with devices. Do we have a time limit?
You can take 20 to search, but not on checks to notice things going on. I'd prefer it if you called out a particular search with a take 20, so I avoid disappointments in case of ambush. You can decide for yourself how nervous you are about a time limit. Verces doesn't have day shift/night shift, so who know when someone shows up?
Cydney has a lot of work on his hands. He casually unplugs the various safety in place, and then proceeds to open the door.
A corridor connects a forty-foot staircase to the west to a large and empty but well-lit chamber. The air is climate controlled, with tolerable temperature and humidity, if not actually fresh. Clean vinyl tiles cover the floor with a neutral checked pattern commonly seen in buildings across the Pact Worlds. Power outlets and data jacks routinely jut from the walls, suggesting the area could repurposed or left empty for future expansion. Two doors exit to the north and east. Map updated
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Your mother so lazy she works the day shift in Cuvacara
--Verces insult
Male NG Verthani Cyberborn Nanocyte 6 | SP 36/66 HP 40/40 0 temp HP| RP 6/8 | Surges: 5/8 | EAC 20 KAC 21 | Fort +10; Ref +4 Will +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +0 | Speed 30’ | reroll used | Active conditions: Sheath Array (Acrobatics, Athletics)
As he looks around, Cydney says “So, what are the chances they electrified the floor?”
Perception, three checks:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 211d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 101d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
If he doesn’t find any surveillance or traps that he needs to disable, he cautiously enters the hall and checks each of the two doors.
Perception, East door three checks:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 141d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 221d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 Perception, Noth door three checks:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 271d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 201d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
As he is doing this, he comments “Do we want to try jacking in here, see if we can pull up some sort of directory or something?”
Female NG Medium Lashunta Damaya Envoy 4 | ST:24/24 HP:28/28 RP:5/5| EAC 17; KAC 18 | F+4 R+2 W+1 | Init +6 | Perc +11 | Speed 30ft | Active Conditions: None.
"YEah, I don't like the color of that floor. It's worth a try to jack. Lanzio said the data was on a secure serve, right? If we get the layout of the place, that should let us find a direct route," she nods to Cydney.
As Cydney starts his long search, Rattus immediately notices the colored tiles are somehow rigged to trigger something. He also notices some switches on the wall that look to function like resets. When Cydney searches on, he eventually finds two secret doors, just beyond the colored part.
Assuming you avoid the colored part for now, so I've held off on showing search door results.
Male NG Verthani Cyberborn Nanocyte 6 | SP 36/66 HP 40/40 0 temp HP| RP 6/8 | Surges: 5/8 | EAC 20 KAC 21 | Fort +10; Ref +4 Will +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +0 | Speed 30’ | reroll used | Active conditions: Sheath Array (Acrobatics, Athletics)
Yes, Cydney has no interest in setting off traps. If someone says someplace is trapped he will believe them and do his best not to set them off. Anyone can also feel free to assume that Cydney shares any information he has.
Cydney goes over to look at the switches and then tries to figure out what the colored tiles do.
If it is just a matter of flipping the right switches, he’ll try that. Otherwise he gets out his trap kit and tries to deactivate the tiles.
Chadrah, Cydney and Rattus work together on the tiled floor, and manage to deactivate whatever nasty triggering was in place. The floor should now be safe to walk on.
Male NG Verthani Cyberborn Nanocyte 6 | SP 36/66 HP 40/40 0 temp HP| RP 6/8 | Surges: 5/8 | EAC 20 KAC 21 | Fort +10; Ref +4 Will +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +0 | Speed 30’ | reroll used | Active conditions: Sheath Array (Acrobatics, Athletics)
Having deactivated the floor plates with others help, Cydney stands and wipes his hands. He then asks “Use the datajacks or go through one of the two secret doors? I’m thinking the southern one.”
Male NG Verthani Cyberborn Nanocyte 6 | SP 36/66 HP 40/40 0 temp HP| RP 6/8 | Surges: 5/8 | EAC 20 KAC 21 | Fort +10; Ref +4 Will +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +0 | Speed 30’ | reroll used | Active conditions: Sheath Array (Acrobatics, Athletics)
Looking a little disappointed, Cydney mumbles something about “The interesting stuff is always behind the secret doors.” before shuffling over to the normal door and checking it for traps.
Door procedure:
If you want to just assume I always do this, that would be great.
If found or door locked, will attempt to Take 10 to resolve.
Engineering take 10:10 + 12 = 22 +4 more if it is a trap
Assuming no alarms or immediate threats, would check other side of open door before proceeding in.
Perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 Perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 Perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Cudney throroughly investigates the door to the east, and eventually moves through it. The door opens into a short corridor and two side rooms, both of which are unlocked. The southern room contains a sink, mirror, toilet, and shower. The northern room is a small break room with a counter, cabinet, and small table. The only remarkable thing here is a small poster over the toilet that says 'please use the toilet brush'.
Cydney carefully opens the secret door, to reveal two security robots that start making boot-up sounds as soon as the door is open. The second secret door opens up as well, revealing another two robots.
Combat! You all get a surprise round against the robots thanks to your crafty disarming of all alarm systems. Bold is up.
female CG stellifera enhanced envoy 7 | SP 0/42 HP 58/60 | RP 9/9 | EAC 24; KAC 25 | Fort +6; Ref +10; Will +7 (+2 vs. MA) | Init: +7 | Perc: +6 (darkvision 60 ft.), SM: +6+1d6+1 | Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. | free Clever Feint 1/1 | 0 Reroll | Active conditions: None.
As the door opens, Khubelu will make a spectacle to distract Yellow.
Clever Feint + Convincing Liar:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
> if die was 6 or less, Free Reroll:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
> if die was 7 or higher, Add Expertise:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
vs. higher of 10 + Sense Motive bonus or 15 + 1½ × CR
> success - target is flat-footed until end of my next turn
> failure - target is flat-footed against me until end of my next turn
Once she has more time to analyze the situation, she also tries to fool Pink, with some extra juice thrown in.
Clever Feint + Convincing Liar:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
> if die was 6 or less, Free Reroll:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
> if die was 7 or higher, Add Expertise:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
vs. higher of 10 + Sense Motive bonus or 15 + 1½ × CR
> success - target is flat-footed until end of my next turn
> failure - target is flat-footed against me until end of my next turn
Merciful Tactical Seeker Rifle:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 vs. KAC
Piercing Damage:2d8 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12Nonlethal unless target is immune
I hope my macro, which has gotten a bit silly since the last time she fired a weapon, makes sense.
Male NG Verthani Cyberborn Nanocyte 6 | SP 36/66 HP 40/40 0 temp HP| RP 6/8 | Surges: 5/8 | EAC 20 KAC 21 | Fort +10; Ref +4 Will +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +0 | Speed 30’ | reroll used | Active conditions: Sheath Array (Acrobatics, Athletics)
So surprise round all surprised opponents are flat-footed and we can take a standard or move action.
Cydney fully activates his nanites for offense, causing a swarm of them to form around his fist.
Rules weirdness:
There was some weirdness here. I already had Sheath Array active.
Looking at Swarm Strike, it appears I can only activate it as part of activating the Sheath Array. You can shift from an array to an array of the same type, so it is no problem activating Sheath Array. Just means I will not get a chance to do anything else in the surprise round.
Male NG Verthani Cyberborn Nanocyte 6 | SP 36/66 HP 40/40 0 temp HP| RP 6/8 | Surges: 5/8 | EAC 20 KAC 21 | Fort +10; Ref +4 Will +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +0 | Speed 30’ | reroll used | Active conditions: Sheath Array (Acrobatics, Athletics)
Cydney winds up and punches the yellow robot. His hand looks like it is covered by a metallic boxing glove.
Swarm Strike:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 Bludgeoning damage:1d3 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
@Delea: I took the liberty of placing your starting position a bit closer to the group - that seemed logical
@Rattus: take care, recover well. Let us now if we need to bot you for a moment
Delea doesn't hesitate and throws projectiles at the nearest robot. Together with Rattus, they bring down one, and severely damages the other.
Intruder! Suppression protocal 1-A activated!
The robots are now fully online. The damaged robot in the closest niche starts slamming into Cydney, while the other two form a line and start blasting while closing in.
female CG stellifera enhanced envoy 7 | SP 0/42 HP 58/60 | RP 9/9 | EAC 24; KAC 25 | Fort +6; Ref +10; Will +7 (+2 vs. MA) | Init: +7 | Perc: +6 (darkvision 60 ft.), SM: +6+1d6+1 | Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. | free Clever Feint 1/1 | 0 Reroll | Active conditions: None.
The nearby robots seem well in hand, so Khubelu turns her attention to the one with the Blue plating in the north.
Clever Feint + Convincing Liar:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
> if die was 6 or less, Free Reroll:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
> if die was 7 or higher, Add Expertise:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
vs. higher of 10 + Sense Motive bonus or 15 + 1½ × CR
> success - target is flat-footed until end of my next turn
> failure - target is flat-footed against me until end of my next turn
Merciful Tactical Seeker Rifle:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 vs. KAC
Piercing Damage:2d8 ⇒ (8, 8) = 16Nonlethal unless target is immune
