Lapodie's trick is superb and the overcharged weapon deals a telling blow as the assassin is rocked backwards a bit!
The uninjured assassin calls out to turn focus on the one Starfinder closing for melee. Both then turn and shoot at Castana:
White:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 MISS
Black:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 for Acid:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
ROUND 2:
Zark: Kill
Koob (SP: 33/35): Miss
Tanila: Miss
Lapodie (SP: 20/40): Big hit
Hostiles: ATK
Ears (SP: 25/40, Prone): Go
Castana (SP: 45/63): Go
Like they say in Starfinder Academy, "If it ain't broke..." Ears supercharges Lapodie's weapon again, hoping a second round will prove fatal for the assassin.
ROUND 2:
Zark: Kill
Koob (SP: 33/35): Miss
Tanila: Miss
Lapodie (SP: 20/40): Big hit
Hostiles: ATK
Ears (SP: 25/40, Prone): Supercharge
Castana (SP: 45/63): Go
Female Lashunta Icon Solarian 7 | SP 63/63 HP 53/53 | RP 8/8 | EAC 22, KAC 24 | Fort 7; Ref 4; Will 7 | Init: 0 | Perc: 9, SM: 0 | Speed 25 | Reroll: 1/1 (3 novas) | Active conditions: None.
Castana, still being too far, has to move max movement and then ready an action to strike when anyone gets within melee of her.
Attuning Photon 2 as well.
Tanila hits one of the remaining assassins with a quick barrage. This time Lapodie's shot misses by the thinnest of margins. Desna weeps as the doctor's shot is even further off target.
ROUND 3:
Zark: Go
Koob (SP: 33/35): Miss
Tanila: MM
Lapodie (SP: 20/40): Miss
Hostiles: TBD
Ears (SP: 25/40): TBD
Castana (SP: 45/63): TBD
Ah shoot. I thought I posted a resolve. I KNOW I posted a resolve. The map includes my movement too. I checked into see what no one else was posting... White is dead, moving to black.
Zark's move is smooth, and drills the assassin with a shot from his laser pistol! It's not enough to kill the man, but close. The two continue to back away from the approaching (and increasingly dangerous) solarian:
Black:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 MISS
Red:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 for DMG:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
ROUND 3:
Zark: Hit
Koob (SP: 33/35): Miss
Tanila: MM
Lapodie (SP: 20/40): Miss
Hostiles: ATK
Ears (SP: 25/40): Go
Castana (SP: 40/63): Go
Female Lashunta Icon Solarian 7 | SP 63/63 HP 53/53 | RP 8/8 | EAC 22, KAC 24 | Fort 7; Ref 4; Will 7 | Init: 0 | Perc: 9, SM: 0 | Speed 25 | Reroll: 1/1 (3 novas) | Active conditions: None.
Castana, burning brightly, moves near Red. Hey there, I think I remember you from my last concert before I retired. she says, trying to distract the Order soldier.
Don't worry, I don't sing anymore....but you know I'm in the business of testing industrial furnaces. Would you like me to demonstrate? No? Well I'm going to anyways.
REF:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Castana finally closes and erupts with cosmic power. The assassin ducks away, but the scorch marks make it clear that he didn't escape unharmed.
Ears closes in, pistol now in hand.
ROUND 4:
Zark: Go
Koob (SP: 33/35): Go
Tanila: Go
Lapodie (SP: 20/40): Go
Hostiles: TBD
Ears (SP: 25/40): TBD
Castana (SP: 40/63): TBD
Koob's frustration at failing to connect on his last two shots becomes evident as he forceful dials up another concoction on his wristband, once again syncing it to his weapon and firing at the black-clad foe.
This time he connects! The wound nearly drops the assassin, and sure another hit will.
REF:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 Castana finally closes and erupts with cosmic power. The assassin ducks away, but the scorch marks make it clear that he didn't escape unharmed.
Ears closes in, pistol now in hand.
ROUND 4:
Zark: Go
Koob (SP: 33/35): Hit
Tanila: Go
Lapodie (SP: 20/40): Go
Hostiles: TBD
Ears (SP: 25/40): TBD
Castana (SP: 40/63): TBD
1. Supercharge a good shooting ally's weapon. 2. Shoot pistols. 3. Appropriate grenade. 4. Melee with survival knife.
// Init +7 Percept +0 SenseMotive +0 dark vision 60' // SP 32/48 HP 32/32 RP 7/7 EAC 22 KAC 23 // F +5 R +5 W +5 // Move 30 BAB 3 Spells: 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3
Holding his pistol high, Ears scrambles three footed after the retreating foe. Ever prudent, he swings a little wide around Castana rather than get as close to the enemy as he absolutely can.
Double move as shown. I fully expect him to be dead before I can take a shot next round.
"Hm" Dr. Koob says, his attention engrossed in calibrating his computer. "Would you mind giving me a few minutes? I had a few glitches there I'd like to chase down."
I'd like to take 10 minutes to recover stamina/my biohacks, if we can.
It looks like their tracks to the dig site are easy to follow. Making the drive up to get to totality, so likely slow to post. I'll preemptively add this...
The assassins’ equipment has no manufacturer logos or serial numbers of any kind. Each has an encrypted credstick.
Computers DC 20:
Each credstick recently received a large deposit yesterday, which was carried out by an intermediary: Scajamine Clerking & Payroll, at their office on Gynbeau Drive.
Perception DC 15:
One of the assassins has a business card for Rad Riff Acoustics, a music shop on Shortfield Court; both of these locations can be found in Dumeray. The business card has a note written on the back: “When you’re done with the Starfinders, silence the shirren. I’m sick of their whining.”
The operative quickly and professionally inspects the assassins.
Computers:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
Perception:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
"Take a look at these credsticks. I think we have a lead. Scajamine Clerking & Payroll, at their office on Gynbeau Drive."
After searching the assassins, Zark also notes, "I also found this business card for Rad Riff Acoustics, a music shop on Shortfield Court. I think both of these locations can be found in Dumeray."
Lashunta technomancer 6 HP 33/34, SP 0/36 RP 7/7 |Initiative +6 Perception +7 |Fort + 3, Reflex + 4, Will + 6|
"Agreed. Perhaps we should change our clothing and such? I don't think they knew exactly who we were, but they still recognized us as starfinders. I also think that we shouldn't travel in one big group. A few groups of 2-3 would be less noticable."
While in town, Tanila is going to purchase two smoke grenades and two flash grenades. Costs 320 credits in total.
1. Supercharge a good shooting ally's weapon. 2. Shoot pistols. 3. Appropriate grenade. 4. Melee with survival knife.
// Init +7 Percept +0 SenseMotive +0 dark vision 60' // SP 32/48 HP 32/32 RP 7/7 EAC 22 KAC 23 // F +5 R +5 W +5 // Move 30 BAB 3 Spells: 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3
"They know we're coming. They've got us pegged. But, I am happy to change into something more distinguished if it will aid your plan. " Ears gestures down at his explorer's gear, then frowns and waves a hand, eliminating the mud splatters he picked up running during the fight.
As long as the small groups stay close together (60'?) I'm game.
Ears has a wide variety of clothing. His mathematician's togs might double as casual 'business man'.
STATUS CHECK:
Zark: SP 54/54, HP 38/38, RP 10/10
Koob: SP 35/35, HP 34/34, RP 8/9
Tanila: SP 30/30, HP 29/29, RP 6/6
Lapodie: SP 40/40, HP 36/36, RP 6/7
Ears: SP 20/40 HP 27/27 RP 6/6 You want to spend an RP?
Castana: SP 63/63, HP 53/53, RP 7/8
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Due to the planet’s sparse infosphere, the best way to follow up on any clues is in person, by snooping around and questioning locals. The clues found all point to a handful of streets within a block of one another in Dumeray’s Market District.
It's clear even from the street that this shop specializes in instruments and magical music studio equipment. The owner is a friendly host shirren named Elaurier tech geek who loves to talk shop. "How can I help you?"
1. Supercharge a good shooting ally's weapon. 2. Shoot pistols. 3. Appropriate grenade. 4. Melee with survival knife.
// Init +7 Percept +0 SenseMotive +0 dark vision 60' // SP 32/48 HP 32/32 RP 7/7 EAC 22 KAC 23 // F +5 R +5 W +5 // Move 30 BAB 3 Spells: 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3
Before leaving the dig site, Ears snaps some headshots of the dead assassins.
At Rad Riff Acoustics, the ysoki steps in and starts to prowl the floor, examining the goos. "Me? Just looking." HE waits for someone else to start the talking.
I'm good hanging on to the RP for now. Thanks, GMS
