Champions of the Cosmos (Inactive)

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I suppose his head glows. The head at the target isn't visible or anything, it exists for the sake of the penciller to demonstrate me exploring the target.

Sounds good.

nice ship

Reasured by 'Rocks' revelation, Roy moves onto the ship and begins to look for an easy way to disable the ship without doing too much damage.

Technology: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Moving up the ramp, Roy finds a computer terminal that has access to the systems that control its various systems. From here he could vent engine coolant, dump fuel, reprogram fuel mixtures, or just pull out a bunch of cables or processor cards, depending on his desires.

Finding the computer terminal, Roy takes a quick look first at the various systems connected to the terminal, then to the terminal itself. Finding the terminal reasonably familiar, he lifts the maintenance panel and removes five of the processor cards. Tucking them in his coat pocket, he turns towards 'Rock' asking, "Should we do a visual check for crew or do you think we're good to go?"

Finding the computer terminal, Roy takes a quick look first at the various systems connected to the terminal, then to the terminal itself. Finding the terminal reasonably familiar, he lifts the maintenance panel and removes five of the processor cards. Tucking them in his coat pocket, he turns towards 'Rock' asking, "Should we do a visual check for crew or do you think we're good to go?"

"Possibly the computer system you just dismantled could give you a crew status, but absolutely we should check. Knowing if there are crew here, and in what state they are in will help us know what we will face next."

"The ship is empty of crew at the present time. I have already looked. If you mean the station in general, I will start looking. "

Rockhead will then start to scan the whole station for things of interest. This might take a while though.

I suppose his head glows...

Nodding as Rock confirms his scan. Roy was still getting used to the idea that when Rock's head was 'glowing' that he was literally viewing something remotely, not just using sensors.

Winking at Rock as moves from the ship towards the doors of the space station, he looks toward Tess and Rigel asking, "Do you want Rock to take the time to 'view' the station as well, or shall we use the old fashion method and just knock?"

Rock is not leaving the ship, he's remote viewing. Rock is fairly defenseless if he's walking around.

M&M Rockhead wrote:

I suppose his head glows...

Nodding as Rock confirms his scan. Roy was still getting used to the idea that when Rock's head was 'glowing' that he was literally viewing something remotely, not just using sensors.

Winking at Rock as moves from the ship towards the doors of the space station, he looks toward Tess and Rigel asking, "Do you want Rock to take the time to 'view' the station as well, or shall we use the old fashion method and just knock?"

"Well my ring can scan the station too ... but we're here, might as well 'knock'"

Reminder that there is a map and some reference images in the slides link at the top of the page. I just added some tokens.

The door from the hangar into the factory slides open, revealing an industrial tripod robot walker. Floating above and behind it is a minotaur-like alien warrior clutching an axe made from pure darkness.

This is Auroch, a high ranking leader within the Blackguard.

The Blackguard are pretty much a Sinestro Corps expy. They are led by a villain known as Blackstar, and wear Shadow Bands that give them powers similar to a Lantern.

The bull man bellows and says, "Well, what have we here. A couple of troublemakers. This is a private installation. We don't take visitors..."

So How many boots on the ground? Roy, Rigel and Tess?

Smiling at Rigel's comment, Roy continues towards the door from the hangar into the factory. Recognizing the armband of the Blackguard, Roy shakes his head and activates his weapon and shield. "We are representatives of the ruling council, you will stand down and let us continue our investigation."

Waiting for the inevitable explosion of violence, Rocky will prepare to mind scan the Moo Man.

Roy, Rigel, Tess in the hangar.

Tess Initiative: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18
Roy Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Rigel Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Rock Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Auroch Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Auroch: "The Council is NOTHING! Their power will mean nothing once we have darkened their sun. And then, we will darken the entire galaxy! The Blackguard will Reign in Darkness."

You all won initiative, so go in any order.

Rock will try his mind probe to see if he's trying to distract us from something important. DC 20 will save.

Auroch Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Rock finds the villain's mind impenetrable for now...

insight: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Rockhead can't grok squat.

"Auroch ... we know you aren't much in a battle. We can let you off with a hand-slap, really. No one has to know that you are afraid of the Blue Light."

Hearing Rigel offer the Auroch clemency, Roy holds his place, waiting to see if the Auroch accepts the offer. If the Auroch moves towards them he will blast it Blackguard.

Readied attack? Blaster pistol
blaster pistol: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Hearing Rigel offer the Auroch clemency, Roy holds his place, waiting to see if the Auroch accepts the offer. If the Auroch moves towards them he will blast it Blackguard.

Readied attack? Blaster pistol
[dice=blaster pistol]1d20+10

Roy also makes note that RIgel's ring seems to be about 3 times brighter than its normal 'active' brightness; had Rigel offered the criminal the coward's out simply to incite him to violence? Maybe Tess should add a self-help program to the hologym so everyone could manage their need to express aggression ...

"I fear nothing. Your puny ring is meaningless compared to my Shadow Bands. I'll enjoy bringing your glowing head to Black Star."

At that, the bull man flies forward, his axe arcing toward the Blue Lantern.

Roy fires, bolts from his blaster pistol stitching across the villain's torso, a dark energy field absorbs the damage.

Auroch Toughness DC 30: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28 Fails by 1 degree, so -1 to future saves vs damage.

Explanation: Roy's blaster is a balanced +10 to hit and 10 damage. This attack has multi-attack. Auroch has Impervious Toughness 10, so he can't be affected at all by attacks witih damage 5 or less. That doesn't apply here. Auroch has Dodge 8 (equivalent to an AC of 18). So Roy's attack succeeds, then succeeds by two more ranks. 5 for each rank. That means the multi-attack raises the damage DC by 5. So the damage DC is 15+10+5. He failed by 1 degree, so he suffers a -1 to future saves vs damage.

Auroch's attacks and defenses are based on his Shadow Bands. This is something Rigel could try to counter with his light based effects. I'm not sure if Rigel is experienced enough to know that sort of thing, but I thought it was worth pointing it out.

Need to post Auroch's attack.

Auroch atack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 Rigel has a parry of 6, so that attack is parried.

Auroch's black energy bladed axe slams into...whatever flavor of defense Rigel wants to write.

The robotic walker swivels a blaster toward you, blasting bolts walking across the space to attempt to hit all three of you.

Walker Blaster vs Roy: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 3 = 25

Walker Blaster vs Rigel: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 3 = 24

Walker Blaster vs Hologram: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 3 = 12 These are plasma bolts, so they wouldn't hit your insubstantial anyway.

Hits to Roy and Rigel. DC 25 Toughness save for each of you.

Round 2

Heroes are up.

Stamps her holographic foot,

"I'm not having this"

And walks twards the Robot,

"You should know better, your giving Mecha a bad name young robot."

She is going to try and hack it.

Computers 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Rockhead will persistently try the mind probe again.

DC 20.

Tess, that is a cool idea. In this case, the robot is a character (a minion, but still). It has a mind, of sorts, it isn't just a system. So I'm going to rule that you would need to do more than just punch some buttons. I'm all for you stunting one of your powers for a Mind Control: Limited to machines. But just rolling computers isn't going to be enough.

Auroch Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Auroch's mind remains unreachable to Rock...

I just want to check and make sure. I think that no one has any sort of technology sense/awareness, but if I'm wrong remind me.

toughness: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
So what is the math now?

"Blast!' The robot's blaster hitting him in the shoulder, Roy leaves the ugly bull thing to Rigel, turning towards the robot he fires a stream of automatic fire.

blaster vs Walker: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 3 = 12
blaster vs Walker: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 3 = 17
blaster vs Walker: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 3 = 23
well those suck

1: ALT POWER = Damaging force field. 10 [34pp]
Effects Others + self, Range 35' Shaable, DMG DC25 [Douge Save] Acruete/ Effect Incon. 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

She has had enght, she slaps the robot walker.

"Stop that at once"

Everyone: I added a link at the top of the page in the short campaign description. It will take you to a matrix where you can line up the damage DC of an attack with your roll vs damage (usually Toughness).

Roy: You rolled a 17 with a DC of 25, so you failed by two degrees (fail by 5 is one degree). That means you have a -1 to future saves vs damage. You are also Dazed for 1 round, which means you are limited to free actions 1 standard (or move) action. You could use a Hero Point to reroll your Toughness save. You don't really need to, probably.

Roy, your rolled 3 attack rolls but your flavor tells me you are only attacking one robot. If you are multiattacking 1 target, you only roll once. If you are attacking multiple targets, you would roll for each and take a -1 penalty for each target. I'm going to interpret that you are attacking just the one, and therefore just use the first roll. You could also reroll that with a Hero Point.

Tess's attack also misses the walker.

Rigel has also had enough. He wants to form a translucent blue cube of force around Auroch, hoping to contain the beast until he can be knocked out.

"Ring: does that thing breathe? Can I create a force cube to deprive its respiration, or will its Shadow Bands sustain it?"

Force Blast (DC 25): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Blue Lantern Ring:"Scanning... The Bands appear to provide a suitable atmosphere to support the organism within the force field that they project."

Auroch Toughness save: 1d20 + 15 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 1 = 17

Rigel's blue blast connects with the shadow shield projected by Auroch's bands, rattling the bull headed creature.

He rolled a 17 vs a Toughness DC of 25, failing by 8, which is 2 degrees of failure. He is now dazed (free and 1 standard action only) and has an additional -1 penalty to saves vs damage, for a total of -2.

I changed the border colors of the robot walker tokens so we can tell them apart.

The walker engaged with Tess and Roy switches from blasters to robotic claws, snapping at Roy...

Robot claw attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

That hits with a damage effect of 12, for a Toughness DC 27.

Another robot walker moves behind Rigel, spraying his shields with blaster fire.

Blaster attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 Miss

Auroch bellows and raises his dark bladed axe, "Let me put out your light before our Shadows but out all of the light in the galaxy!"

Axe Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 Hits. Damage 13, so Toughness save DC 28!

A couple of notes about power descriptors and rules things that I want to make sure everyone is picking up on.

I have thoughts about power interactions between the Black Star Shadow Bands and our light based heroes, but I don't want to ruin anyone's fun and tell you what to do, so I'll keep them to myself unless you ask. I know we have varying levels of comfort with the system.

And on that note, for Roy, I'll note that in melee with a robot is exactly what we built the Force sword for. If you use it, you have to hit their Parry (so basically AC 16), but they roll their Parry to resist the damage instead of Toughness. Parry is +6, Toughness is +14.

1: ALT POWER = COSMIC MOVE OBJECT 10 [33pp]
Range 250/500/1000' 25 tons DC25 Accurate 3, +6 Damaging
Extra: Damaging [10pp]
Extra: Accurate 3 [3pp]
Power Force Field 10 22pp
+10 toughness DC20 Affects insubstantial 2 Full Rank, Sustained. Attack others + Self / Save Dodge
Dimensional 3 [all] Imperviese 10
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Tess has had it with the nighty robot, She trues to pick it up with her force field and slam it into the roof.

-1 to future saves vs damage. You are also Dazed for 1 round, which means you are limited to free actions 1 standard (or move) action. You could use a Hero Point to reroll your Toughness save.

Roy, your rolled 3 attack rolls but your flavor tells me you are only attacking one robot. If you are multiattacking 1 target, you only roll once.

That hits with a damage effect of 12, for a Toughness DC 27.

toughness: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Dazed as the robot's blaster attack penetrated his shield, Roy is not expecting the robot to charge forwards and attack with it's claw. Reeling from the attack, he flips a button on the blaster, the weapon begins to hum as the laser sword flows from the end of the weapon. He lifts the blade and chops at the robots claw arm.

Staggered, free: switching weapon, standard attack with Force sword Damage 10 (quantum forces, DC 25; Alternate Resistance: Parry, Penetrating 10)
attack: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 1 = 12

Robot save vs being slammed into the ceiling: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

DC for that is 25, so the robot fails. Because it is a Minion, it suffers whatever the worst case is for it. In this case, failing a toughness save at the worst degree of failure means it is destroyed.

Roy, the attack doesn't matter at this point, but you could spend a Hero Point to reroll the Toughness save. When you do that, you get at least an 11. If you roll a 3, for example, it becomes a 13. So you wouldn't be in such trouble. Totally up to you, of course.

"And let that be a lesson to you"

She says to the pile of bits.

Should be Rock and Rigel's turn. Roy, you can retcon your action if you like since Tess destroyed that robot before you could attack it.

Typically I post defenses for adversaries so that you can roll saves and know what is going on. I'll work on that going forward.

Should be Rock and Rigel's turn. Roy, you can retcon your action if you like since Tess destroyed that robot before you could attack it.

If the robot was destroyed he would have fired at the Auroch, but I doubt a 12 would hit.

Rock will continue his mind probe attempt.

Auroch Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25Wow. He just will not fail that.