Also note that remote hacking is not possible while the infosphere jammer is up and running (Ysh'yaal has found the switch to that one)
Cha'mon didn't get a key. All Nostog offered was a laser pistol to test the shooting range with
Kat5e realises she has sufficient skill to be able to disable the lock, and would be able to get in once Nostog is away. Sure enough, a few moments later the half-orc leaves.
If she gets in:
The “Starfinders” keep their assigned mission equipment in these lockers. The armory mostly contains common, low-level arms and armor, as well as batteries and ammunition cartridges
Isn't Nostog the friendly one? Following the success of the group in the obstacle course, the half-orc comes up Hey, fancy a drink? Why don't you join me in the officer's mess. Let's see if my star recruits are any good at card games. he adds with a wink.
Soldier-7: SP 57/70; HP 54/54; RP 8/8; mk 1 healing serum 2/2; reroll(@+2) 1/1 Shirren EAC 19; KAC 19; F+7;R +7; W +7; Per +3;
During a quiet time, Liftt lets the rest of the crew know his suspicions about Vilthrattle. "I think he is a plant. There to try and get our confidences but not really what he looks like."
Liftt watches to see if Vilthrattle is also invited into the card game for the evening.
Acro +6 : Ath+15 : Bluff 0 : Comp +16 : Cult +5 : Dip +10 : Disg 0 : Eng +16 : Intim +10 : LSci +5 : Med +8 : Perc +12 : Phy Sci +8 : Pilot +16: Prof+4 : Se Mot -2 : Stealth +10 : Surv 0
DM Kludde wrote:
Also note that remote hacking is not possible while the infosphere jammer is up and running (Ysh'yaal has found the switch to that one)
Right, thank you.
Once the half orc leaves Kat will signal Cha'mon and head to the armoury door. She scowls a bit at the less-than-exciting weapons there.
Perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Kat5e is rightfully disappointed by the boring weapons.
Nostog goes around and gives training instructions to those not invited, which is everyone but the true starfinders. Munrusu goes off to a private training booth, and Alyolan, Vilthratlle and Zizendi starts off in the gym.
Nostog takes the group into the officer's mess (where no trace of Cha'mon's ingress remains, fortunately), pours a few drinks and deals cards for a game of Akitonian Four-card Poker (Aces are Shobhad).
Did I ever tell you about my old mentor? he reminisces, If there's one person who taught me how to be strong and how to lead, it was him. I owe everything to him, wouldn't be here if it weren't for him.
This one time, we were on a mission where we had to crawl through laser-trapped vents. Barely made it through, until the vent system ditched us in the junkyards.Bloody dogs were nipping at my heels, but I got out thanks to his skill,. To Ferani he raises his flass and with a nostalgic grin he adds, “Ferani was king.”
Ysh'yaal recognises the name Ferani. The Downside Kings were a brutal street gang that controlled several decks of Absalom Station’s lower levels, or “Downside,” through a combination of intimidation and violence.
They were known to engage in a wide variety of illegal activities, from extortion to murder. In the past few years, they’ve fallen out of the public eye.
Six years ago, the Downside Kings clashed with the Starfinder Society, which resulted in the death of their leader, Ferani Nadaz. In the fallout, the Downside Kings lost their holdings, members, and reputation. In the years since, they’ve struggled to expand and rebuild. Their current leader is unknown and the gang retains a fraction of their past influence
LN embri Solarian Hellknight 8 [Cult Hunter] | sp 0/72 | hp 15/62 | rp 6/8 | EAC 24 KAC 26 | F+7 R+2 W+8 [+2 vs enchantments; immune to charm] | Perc +11 | DV60' | Darkness + | Haste 6/10, Jetpack 40/40, SAC 10/10
Meanwhile, K'ssatak-sul calmly goes to the kitchen, waiting for the moment when no one will be there, takes a certain key from the cache and brings it to the team (when there are no undesirable personalities around). This belongs to Vilthraittle. My kinsman claims that he is a thief. I hope it will be useful.
Soldier-7: SP 57/70; HP 54/54; RP 8/8; mk 1 healing serum 2/2; reroll(@+2) 1/1 Shirren EAC 19; KAC 19; F+7;R +7; W +7; Per +3;
Liftt makes small talk and tries to work out how the game is played. Later of if Ysh'yaal shares the information he will remark, "That would explain why they have a grudge against the Starfinders.."
The group spends some time playing cards, until it is time to pack up for the night. Better get some sleep Nostog says, some of that vile demenour returning heavy exercise tomorrow!
Afterwards, K'ssatak-sul slinks off to the kitchen, and finds Alyolan there, reeking of sweat and using the kitchen utensils in a way that is not quite the best way to produce edible food Heya, she says, I'm just trying to cook something. This evenings exercises had me very hungry... she sighs ... I really wonder what I signed up for here. I was hoping to learn astrogation and do interstellar travel... this whole society feels more like a street gang to me now.
It's easy for K'ssatak-sul to find the Vilthrattle's key magnetically attached to a drainpipe.
Soldier-7: SP 57/70; HP 54/54; RP 8/8; mk 1 healing serum 2/2; reroll(@+2) 1/1 Shirren EAC 19; KAC 19; F+7;R +7; W +7; Per +3;
The close confines of the area are starting the tell on Liftt, and Jancrast suggests he finds some quiet time by himself. So doing, he heads off to the empty bunk area and pokes around there for a while.
A8
Cha'mon finds the same maintenance area that Ysh'yaal was in before.
Reminder of maintenance room:
The maintenance room is only a small room, filled with controls panels, a signal jammer and screens showing the security feeds of the compound. A series of eight monitors display what each of the complex’s security cameras witness, though some of them are black.
There's also a computer that is accessible via a chip reader, which no doubt stores the security feeds. Fun fact: Ysh'yaal is clearly visible picking the locks of the maintenance room on one of the feeds. Ysh'yaal hacked this one before, so it's possible to browse through old security data, and if needed erase parts.
The control panels manage the power, water, and temperature within prep camp. The power and water are currently on. The temperature is adjustable via dial to any temperature between 41°–89° F (5°–31° C)
The signal jammer is deployed in the corner and plugged into a wall outlet.
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Lifft
Lifft goes through the empty bunk rooms. Each of the rooms has a symbol painted on the wall that prominently features a crown.
Soldier-7: SP 57/70; HP 54/54; RP 8/8; mk 1 healing serum 2/2; reroll(@+2) 1/1 Shirren EAC 19; KAC 19; F+7;R +7; W +7; Per +3;
culture:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Before leaving, Liftt takes a quick photo of the crown symbol. When back with the others he mentions it and shows the photo.
Lifft shows around the crown symbol, which Ysh'yaal readily recognises as the symbol of the Downside Kings.
Ysh'yaal herself moves out to the bunks of the other recruits (Assuming you meant A7).
This hall is lined with private bunkrooms intended to house new recruits. The sorry state of the wall coverings suggests these rooms have seen many years and little maintenance by the staff. Each room contains a bed and trunk. Each trunk has a latch closure, but no lock.
Ysh'yaal arrives just in time to see Vilthrattle going through the stuff of... Zizendi. Vilthrattle quickly stop, closes the trunk and pretends as if nothing was wrong. No comment, no apology, no explanation.
Going to push ahead a bit. I'll resolve these investigations in flashback where needed
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The next morning the gang is rather rudely awakened by the sound of a blaring siren, and the darkness interrupted by flickering illumination. Vilthrattle groggily gets up while Munrusu says with an aggressive voice Did you have anything to do with this?
Get up, get the nine hells up Nostog meanwhile commands the recruits, the alarm means there's a facility breach near the power cell. I need you to get up, get dressed and investigate, and weed out any electrovore or whatever it is this time. C'mon, double time!
The group is given some time to get dressed and prepare spell, until they are chucked belowground by Nostog, who in 'friendly' fashion opens up a hatch to the lower facilities. You're fast he begrudgingly admits but Alyolan's already down there. Go and help him.
The winding passages of Absalom Station’s infrastructure hum with reverberating energy and rattle from distant movement. The entry hatches open into cramped tunnels lined with pipes, vents, wiring, and machinery. This space is lit by flashing red emergency lights and periodic bursts of electricity emitted by damaged wiring and panels
One of the floor panels has been torn open, and the power cell looks damaged, emitting periodic flashes of electricity of the harmful kind. Alyolan is here as well, unfortunately unconscious and beset by a strange monster that is prowling the hall, gobbling up pieces of debris and making a mess.
The only thing from stopping Cha'mon from being obliterated by the blob's cannon is his armor. He staggers backwards, stunned by the blow. His surprise is only momentary though as he sprints for a cover and then raises his sniper rifle and fires a bolt of plasma back at the blob.
Cha'mon neatly tricks the slime, but high plasma bolt misses. Lifft moves up while Ysh'yaal tries to make sense of what she is seeing. She can't quite put her finger on what this thing is, it looks to be an ooze of sorts. (Making that a Life Science check.)
Acro +6 : Ath+15 : Bluff 0 : Comp +16 : Cult +5 : Dip +10 : Disg 0 : Eng +16 : Intim +10 : LSci +5 : Med +8 : Perc +12 : Phy Sci +8 : Pilot +16: Prof+4 : Se Mot -2 : Stealth +10 : Surv 0
Kat locks onto the creature with her combat tracking subroutines. Her right iris glows a fierce red and lines of circuitry across her face pulse with increased power as she charges her rifle for an overcharged blast.
Cha'mon attempts to identify the creature as a scavenger slime. These creatures slither around and pick up debris. Because they're mostly found underground, they are resistant to cold.
Kat5e hits the creature with a blast of plasma, which it is clearly not resistant to.
LN embri Solarian Hellknight 8 [Cult Hunter] | sp 0/72 | hp 15/62 | rp 6/8 | EAC 24 KAC 26 | F+7 R+2 W+8 [+2 vs enchantments; immune to charm] | Perc +11 | DV60' | Darkness + | Haste 6/10, Jetpack 40/40, SAC 10/10
K'ssatak-sul onrushes forward, creating a gloomy fiery blade on the move, and the clatter of his heavy armor on the floor echoes through the corridor. Double move.
Cha'mon Cha'mon breathes a sigh of relief as the slime turns it attention away from him. He aligns the sights on his sniper rifle at the slime center mass and fires.
Bluff (Feinting Stunt):1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 4 = 28If his bluff and attack roll succeed the slime is flat footed to his and everyone else's next attack until the beginning of his next turn. Plasma Guide Rifle vs. Slime EAC:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Electricity/Plasma Damage:1d10 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Lifft seems to be losing it, while he sprays-and-prays in the general direction of the scavenger slime, without hitting anything. Cha'mon tries to be tricky, succeeding at tricking the slime, but not landing a hit.
Ysh'yaal is more fortunate, and the junksword rips into the soft, oozy parts of the slime.
