[SFS] 6-05 Unearthing Ulumbia (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

"I'd tell ya that this isn't worth dying over, but..." nIkko nods at the general state of the ghoul.

"I guess this is our option."

laser rifle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
fire damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13

fire damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 = 9

Burn 1d6 for the crit as well

The mercenaries miss, and so does Darkrunner. His stray shot hits the radio and destroys it, and that is it for the Carrion Crooners.

Shokil's dead-eye shot severely hurts the last ghoul, and so does Nikko, lighting the ghoul on fire.

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Delea
George 09-23
Nikko
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Brock
Shokil
Darkrunner
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Ghoul - Red (DOWN)
Ghoul - Orange (DOWN)
Ghoul - Blue (68 + 1d6 burn)
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A muttered sound of thanks is given as the radio is destroyed by the android operative. It is as if the cosmos itself is relieved that the screeching (some call it music) has stopped.

Delea draws her laser pistol and fires at the last remaining ghoul.

To hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Damage, Fire: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Delea's shot hits the burning ghoul, and soon after Brock steps in to finally put the last undead to rest.

Unarmed strike 1 w/ full attack penalty: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 4 + 2 = 30
Unarmed strike damage (bludgeoning): 1d4 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20
Unarmed strike 1 w/ full attack penalty: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 - 4 + 2 = 15
Unarmed strike damage (bludgeoning): 1d4 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22

Combat over!

A through inspection of the staff area tours the group around enough undead motivational posters to get really productive in the afterlife, and loads of mundane paperwork, as well as a broken radio that looks like it took a hit from a laser gun. It's clear though, that most of this is for show, and the paperwork is rarely used.

The hallway is very cramped, stacked with crates and digging equipment, but the contents fo the crates are somewhat unremarkable. The kitchenette is clean and well-used. The fridge is filled almost entirely with raw meat.

There's a workshop that contains mechanical equipment and tools, mostly related to archaeological work.

The staff rec has a noqual-shielded media setup (ooh, that must have cost something!), including a large vidscreen and multiple vidgame systems. Shooter games are notably popular, with copies of 'Half-Lich 2', 'Left 4 dread' and 'Call of Doom: Ghoul Ops' lying about.

The easternmost door is locked and has a red flashing light over it, all other doors are unlocked.

Brock claims one of the frostbite rifles for his collection, and goes through collecting any remaining batteries from the other guns that aren't being claimed. He looks them over for any other useful equipment, access cards, datapads, etc.

He nods toward he easternmost door. "That's probably the room with the most interesting stuff in it, but experience says it's best to clear the rest of the space before we go straight in there. Anyone disagree?" He nods toward the door Darkrunner is standing by. "Start there, then?"

George 09-23 disagrees knowing his invisibility will not last a tour of the building which is probably a waste of time anyways.

"I say hit them hard now. We can always look around latter."

@DM Kludde - How long does it take to look through the staff area? I am tracking the duration of my Invisibility spell.

On duration: That depends on whether you are taking 20 for perception, or any other search actions. Until now, I'd say about a minute or so has expired for a superficial search.

The door next to Darkrunner reveals a small workshop, with mostly mechanical tools that look to be used for archaeological work.

map updated, including revealing some of the recreation area that were previously described

There's a door to the southwest, a larger door on the southeast side, a locked door with a blinking light, a door on the other end of the workshop northeast.

Shokil looks at the blinking lights.
"I wonder if that is a recording studio? I once sat in on a session where they were recording an audio book of 'Sgt. Smith bites a bullet'" he says.

"The studio had a light, just like that one."

Nikko scoops up copies of the video games & drops them into their belt pouch.

"Left for Dread got good reviews, but had an Eox-limited release."

Pass on the rifles, since many undead are cold-immune in their experience.

George 09-23 heads towards the locked door to check it out for traps. He has a scanning device to help him.

"Darkrunner-42 I might need a hand with that locked door. I am going to scan it for traps or alarms first."

"You should probably give it a once over as well."

Perception,Broad-Spectrum Scanning Kit: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 4 = 21

George 09-23 is invisible.

George might only be 5th level but he has all the toys if you want to borrow them for this job. +4 for searching, +4 for disarming traps and +4 for opening locks. :)

The door with the blinking lights is locked, but it doesn't seem to have any trap device on it. There is a sort of loud, industrial hissing sound coming from the other side, though it's hard to tell what exactly it is.

Brock glances around. "Anyone but me take any damage in that last fight? I can keep going if it's just me, but if anyone else needs to tend to their wounds, I'll do so as well."

I think I was the only one who got hit, so don't need to take 10 minutes of recovery just for me ... just didn't want to overlook if anyone else was down SP.

Shokil shakes his head, his eyes still on the blinking light.

"Anyone know a good way to get in there? Something tells me that is where we have to end up."

"We are working on it Shokil."

George 09-23 calls out for Darkrunner-42 to take the lead on cracking the door open (George will assist). He has a set of Thieves Tools ready for his use.

Darkrunner you can add +6 to your Engineering roll to crack open the door with an auto-aid and a +4 circumstance bonus for the Thieves Tools.

George 09-23 is invisible

Nikko tries to assist as well.

Darkrunner is distracted and suddenly realizes there's a door to be broken into. He approaches it an nods at George's offer for help.

Unlock door (Engineering, assisted): 1d20 + 17 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 6 = 26
grr... can he keep trying?

26 or 28 with Nikko's aid might do it. Generally with opening locks re-rolls are allowed but wait first for the GM to tell you what has happened with your first attempt. :)

Why, do you think 26 is not enough?

Darkrunner breaks open the lock on pure motor memory, and reveals a steamy chamber, built around a large central device resembling a hybrid blast furnace, with an opening at the lower floor for putting in raw materials and a dispenser at the top for collection. The ceiling is thirty feet high, with walkways at fifteen feet providing access to the device’s output. A shovel and a few half-empty crates containing callously mounded ancient objects are on the ground floor. In small vats at the upper level, a gray-green liquid is congealing as it cools. On the upper level, various tables and workbenches are strewn with tools.

The air has a green haze to it, and it's probably unsafe to breathe the air (Anyone here NOT wearing environmental protection?)

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There are germs of every kind
in every food that you can find
In the market or upon the bill of fare.
Drinking water's just as risky
as the so-called "deadly" whiskey
And it's often a mistake to breathe the air.
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There are two lashuntas in this room, who immediately react to the presence of the starfinders, with the woman shouting No! This cannot be! You should be dead by now!

The male lashunta reacts Don't sweat it! I’ve been itching for a fight. This lot should prove a challenge, at least, upon which the woman scoffs hardly, look at them!

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Darkrunner
Brock
Delea
George 09-23
Shokil
Nikko
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Freyan
Davaine
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George 09-23 stands safely in the hallway with his armor seals already activated at the dig site. The space wizard concentrates and attempts to conjure in some help.

Summon Creature II is being cast.

George 09-23 is invisible and his armor seals are active.

Shokil automatically doublechecks his seals as he lines up the lashunta in red with his rifle.

attack vs KAC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
P damage,BB: 2d10 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 8 + 3 = 16

Smith snarled as the enemy leader stormed into sight. This was supposed to be his squad doing the ambushing, not the other way around. But it looked like they were expected. Smith chewed on his cigar. Nobody expected a round between the eyes... they were about to get a surprise.

I'd have my environmental protections up.

Brock fires up his jump jets, leaping over the group and through the doorway , twisting in mid-air to land near the enemies. He pulls out his handaxe and hurls it at the male lashunto.

Move action: Move w/ jump jets, draw handaxe. Standard action: Attack

Thrown handaxe attack at red's KAC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Thrown handaxe damage (slashing): 1d4 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

The handaxe whips through the air, flying back toward Brock's hands.

Shokil lines up his rifle while George cooks up a surprise. He aims for the eyes, but just barely misses as the round bores itself into the wall.

Brock handaxe hits true, chopping at the lashunta before returning to his hand.

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Darkrunner
Brock
Delea
George 09-23
Shokil
Nikko
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Freyan (17)
Davaine
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Yes - enviro seals sealed

Nikko scoots into the room & heads for the stairs to the south & taking a shot at the Red lashunta from that position.

corona rifle shot at Red: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
fire damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 6 = 15

"Us? Die? Not today, I say. Definitely not today."

Why, do you think 26 is not enough?

Oh, the way DCs scale I usually don't have a lot of faith in a natural 3. But, yeah, phew!

How do you know we're not turning your ghouls back on you!

Darkrunner's electronics emit recorded sounds of their previous foes in an attempt to unnerve the lashunta. He only rushes just enough into the room to fire on one of them.

[full round] trick attack RED (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack RED, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 272d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 = 6 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (1, 8, 4, 1) = 14
If this succeeds, RED is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Can somebody suggest an action for Delea? I'll advance the round in the meantimep

Nikko shoots the male lashunta, and the guy smirks, as if he's not too worry about the fact that he's just been hit by a laser.

Darkrunner hits, but somehow the Lashunta saw his trick coming.

That all you got? he says, as he mostly seems to brush off the damage before moving in on Brock

Entropic Strike vs Brock: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 342d10 + 13 ⇒ (5, 5) + 13 = 23

The woman makes for the walkways, and stop at a point overlooking the machine in the middle.

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Delea
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Darkrunner
Brock
Delea
George 09-23
Shokil
Nikko
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Freyan (24, 2P)
Davaine
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Brock holds firm against the burst of the entropic strike, his expression turning into a grim smile. "You all might want to focus on the girl, because I got the feeling she's the brains of this operation. Me, I'll take care of acid-breath here..."

Move action: Get 'Em for +1 attack on the female lashunta

He brandishes his handaxe, but then in the other hand appears a curved sword. "Got this off a dead Azlanti commander. Called Inevitable Downfall. Get ready to meet it."

Swift action: summon called dispelling curve steel blade (which I realize somehow lost its fusions in the recent Hero Lab update, so isn't showing up right on my character sheet). Standard action: Attack

Sword attack vs. male lashunta KAC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
Sword damage (slashing): 1d10 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18

I do have the Coordinated Shot feat, so if anyone gets a clear ranged shot on the male lashunta, they do get a +1 to the attack

Smith crunched down on his cigar. Brining his heavy RPG into line with the rapidly advancing mech he was about to thumb the release when the rookie ran forward with a satchel charge. Biting the cigar in two in frustration he adjusted his aim higher to try and avoid hitting his own man. At least with the RPG. Him and Thompson would have Words later.

Shokil sighs as Brock moves right into his line of fire. Squinting as if trying to meet a deadline after a three-day bender with the Bros, he tries for a tricky shot.

attack vs KAC, cover, : 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 - 2 = 17
P damage,BB: 2d10 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 8 + 3 = 14

"I think I've damaged my rifle. The sights are out."

Nikko moves up onto the catwalk as well, moving clockwise toward the controls & access to the big green vat.

Once there, Nikko pulls their rifle up to a shooter's position & fires at Davaine, tapping into the Temporal flux as they do.

Nikko uses the 15 from their Paradox pool. 15+10+1 (Get'em)

Corona Rifle: 26 to hit D's EAC
fire damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 = 8

As George 09-23 spell finishes a small sized Protean appears. Its snake liked form shifts and changes as it flies with great agility to a position behind the male lashunta trying to setup a flank with Brock.

It has a 60 feet perfect fly speed so it can easily position itself without drawing an attack of opportunity.

It lashes out at Red trying to bite him and potentially grab him.

Bite,Flank vs KAC: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30

Damage, Piercing: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

If the attack hits KAC+4 then Red is Grappled

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Delea runs in the room and blast the male lashunta's mind.
(I am going to assume that her seals are also activated)

Mind Thrust, Will DC 17 for half damage: 4d10 ⇒ (9, 1, 4, 4) = 18

George 09-23 has a quick look to see if he can identify the green gas before drawing on his Spell Cache tattoo to cast another spell.

Trying to ID the gas by sight as a knowledge recall check as a free action. With that roll maybe not. :)

Physical Science or Life Science: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Summon Creature II.

George 09-23 is invisible

Listening to his teammate, Darkrunner does indeed shift his aim to Davaine.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 252d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (6, 1, 2, 4) = 13
If this succeeds, BLUE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Is it reasonable for him to target her up there from down below at his angle?

Brock hacks at the Lashunta, who just responds All in the universe is doomed to fall. You will just be the first in line, as he takes the hit.

Shokil has to adjust his sights as the shot hits the wall, exactly at the moment the summoned protean jumps out and latches itself onto the Lashunta's face, whose cool composure turns into something of an alarmed scream as Delea's spell hits.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

George tries to assess what the gas is, but only concludes it's coming from that central reactor.

Darkrunner shifts his targetting to the woman on the walkway, who is also not tricked by the android's ways. Despite that, she still takes the hit.

@Darkrunner: Just to make sure it's clear: taking ten is not sufficient to trick either of these two.

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Darkrunner
Brock
Delea
George 09-23
Shokil
Nikko
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Freyan (51, 2P, Grappled)
Davaine (10)
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Yeah, noticing that. Will roll next round.

Nikko went, just above the Magical Mercenaries post

If the plan is to stop the woman from doing something (like triggering the machine somehow which seems to me to be their evil plan) then someone will have to get up there. My character can send a summons up there but it is only a CR 1 creature and can only do so much. :)

Nikko blasts away at the woman, who in return sends a volley of mossiles toward the pahtra

Magic missiles, Nikko: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1, 1) + 4 = 8

The man tries to take out the Protean

Entropic Strike, Grappled, Protean, A dmg: 1d20 + 21 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 21 - 2 = 202d10 + 13 ⇒ (1, 1) + 13 = 15

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Darkrunner
Brock
Delea
George 09-23
Shokil
Nikko
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Freyan (51, 2P, Grappled)
Davaine (18)
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Already up on the upper tier, Nikko turns their attention to the computers, likely linked to the vat of gaseous green goo.

Presumption - the computer is password-locked to prevent malicious access.

Images flit across Nikko's eyes as words are muttered & gestures are made.

Bypass Password; Bypass password allows the caster to access a computer, control panel, or other similar digital device protected by a password. When you complete the casting of this spell, attempt a caster-level check (1d20 + your caster level) with a +10 bonus against the DC of the computer password. If successful, bypass password gives access through three password-protected security measures. Bypass password only works on technological or hybrid devices.

@Nikko - That seems like a cool idea. :)

The troublesome protean attempts to bite Freyan yet again (so it is not renewing the grapple but Freyan will suffer with the grappled condition until the end of the protean's turn).

Bite, Flank vs KAC: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 17

Damage, Piercing: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

If the attack hits KAC+4 then Red is grappled.

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George's spell completes and he summons another small sized protean which heads towards Davaine at a rapid speed. It attempts to block her path to the machine on the walkway and hopefully bite her as well.

Bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Damage, Piercing: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

If the attack hits KAC+4 then Blue is grappled.

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Delea sends another mental blast at Freyan.

Mind Thrust, Will DC 16: 2d10 ⇒ (2, 9) = 11

George 09-23 is clear out of his most powerful spells but there is still some fight left in him. He downshift and continues to summon in more creatures.

Summon Creature I has begun.

George 09-23 is invisible and his armor seals are activated.

Circling around behind the central container, Shokil moves to get a clear shot at Freyan ...

attack, coordinated shot vs red: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 1 = 22
P damage,BB: 2d10 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 3) + 8 + 3 = 20

Darkrunner hustles up the stairs and starts stalking along the walkway for a more level shot.

[double move] now on walkway

Nikko moves on the upper walkway to get a better look at the control that steer the vat, and finds that it is surprisingly manual, using valves and steam gauges rather than advanced computing. Up there, he feels the slight onset of a headache.

No Computers, but I'd allow Engineering (as a standard action) to control the vat

The proteans do nothing more than harass the lashunta and Delea once more blasts the mind of the vanguard.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Shokil sneaks around and takes another shot, which just barely hits the lashunta. Overhead, the sound of boots on metal can be heard as Darkrunner strides over the walkway.

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Darkrunner
Brock
Delea
George 09-23
Shokil
Nikko (Can make Eng check)
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Freyan (71, 2P, Grappled until eot)
Davaine (18)
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"Huh - old school. That's interesting"

Nikko uses the same method, just at a far lesser effect.

Paradox 18 + 5 Engineering.
23 Engineering to muck up the gears

Nikko has a close look at the reactor. This thing is operating at extremely high temperature, and in its current state, any damage to the reactor would cause it to react in a possibly unpredictable manner. Nikko fiddles with the valves, and sets the pressure to a lower level, at what he thinks mitigates the danger.

Can someone post an action for Brock?

Brock swings twice with Imminent Downfall, trying to get it to live up to its name.

Full action: Full attack
If I'm correct, I had flanking from a summoned creature on my initiative
Curved blade attack, multiattack, w/flanking: 1d20 + 17 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 4 + 2 = 35
Curved blade damage (slashing): 1d10 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Bleed 1d6 on a crit

Curved blade attack, multiattack, w/flanking: 1d20 + 17 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 - 4 + 2 = 23
Curved blade damage (slashing): 1d10 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

"Looks like ya got a boo-boo there, buddy," Brock says with a slight chuckle.

@Brock - Yes, you get the flanking bonus on your attacks. It also looks like you crit on your first hit. Nice.:)

Oh, yeah, I forgot that in SF you have to roll twice ... Here's the extra crit damage (plus the bleed 1d6 critical effect)

Critical bonus damage on first attack (slashing): 1d10 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22
So a total of 46 on the first hit.

Brock takes two massive swings, the first one connecting and nearly throwing the lashunta to the ground with pure force, while the second connect hard with the Lashunta's armor.

That's it the Lashunta says enough playing around, now you die!

Entropic Strike (vs EAC), Brock: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 21 - 4 = 232d10 + 13 ⇒ (5, 2) + 13 = 20
Entropic Strike (vs EAC), Brock: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 21 - 4 = 252d10 + 13 ⇒ (2, 5) + 13 = 20

Spending resolve for additional standard (special ability)
Entropic Strike: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (1) + 21 = 222d10 + 13 ⇒ (7, 3) + 13 = 23

The woman hacks at the protean with her knife, trying to defend herself.

Hook knife: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 331d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Everyone is up!

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Darkrunner
Brock
Delea
George 09-23
Shokil
Nikko
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Freyan (105, 2P, -1 RP)
Davaine (18)
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Smoke was pouring from the mech as Smith's team was pouring fire into it.
Still it kept on going, taking out another grunt with a burst of automatic weapon fire. Reaching into his webbing, the sergeant found ... he was out of grenades. Again. With a sigh he lined up his rifle on the driver compartment and once again squeezed the trigger.

With the last shot striking home, Shokil tries his luck, hoping that the good sergeants heroics might rub off on his creator.

attack vs KAC,CE,Da: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 1 - 2 = 31
P damage: 2d10 + 8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 8 + 3 + 4 = 20

GM: I believe the male lashunta has a 1d6 bleed effect on him from the earlier critical

Brock continues trying to filet the lashunta vanguard.

Curved blade attack w/ multiattack penalty: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 4 = 27
Curved blade damage (slashing): 1d10 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26

Curved blade attack w/ multiattack penalty: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 14 - 4 = 20
Curved blade damage (slashing): 1d10 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27