[Gameday XIII] [SFS] 4-08: Precious Cargo (Inactive)

Game Master thoughtfulmonkey

Domehead lands a solid blow on Arm-1.

There are visible leaks from Arm-1's hydraulic pistons and the sound of groaning metal as it squeezes Wilson, before releasing him.

Automatic hit Crush B: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Round 2

(26) Officer Wilson [SP: 7/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 3/3]
(22) Mechanical Arm-1 [HP: -15]
➤ (16) Oshari [SP: 30/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]
➤ (10) Mechanical Arm-3 [HP: 0]
➤ (8) Bibframe [SP: 9/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
➤ (5) Raia [SP: 0/20] [HP: 17/24] [RP: 6/6]

Oshari is up. Bibframe and Raia can also act if you want to. Actions will be resolved in order.

Bibframe attuned to the 2nd step of the photon mode and strikes Arm-1 with the solar weapon.

Solar Weapon vs Arm 1 KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Oshari grips his doshko tighter. "Sometimes you've gotta take matters of occupational safety into your own hands."

Stepping forward, he swings at the nearest arm.

Storm Doshko, EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9, Electricity: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Oshari swings and misses as the arm rotates 360 degrees and swings at him in return...

Mechanical Arm-3 vs Oshari Slam: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 B: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

...but swoops over Oshari's head.

Bibframe's attack finishes Arm-1, severing the main hydraulic line and causing it hang limply.

Round 2
➤ (5) Raia [SP: 0/20] [HP: 17/24] [RP: 6/6]

Round 3
➤ (26) Officer Wilson [SP: 7/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 3/3]
➤ (16) Oshari [SP: 30/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]
(10) Mechanical Arm-3 [HP: 0]
(8) Bibframe [SP: 9/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
(5) Raia [SP: 0/20] [HP: 17/24] [RP: 6/6]

Raia, Wilson, and Oshari are up.

Raia fires her pistol at the remaining arm.

Thunderstrike pistol: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
So: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Wilson fires his arc pistol, on lethal setting, at the remaining arm.
Arc pistol attack vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Arc pistol damage (electricity): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Oshari takes another swing.

Sotrm Doshko: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15, Electricity: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Raia's shot goes wide, but the combined attacks of Wilson and Oshari instantly destroy the third mechanical arm, raining components onto the floor.

*** Combat over ***

A few moments later, the voice returns. "I don't need security. Please just contact Multifold Industries."

The interior airlock door opens and you get your first glimpse of the inside of the ship. You get the impression that the comfort of organic creatures isn't a priority. The atmosphere is thin and unbreathable. Light levels range from dim to complete darkness, but gravity is functional.

Do any of you want to take a 10 minute rest?

When you're ready to move on, you can each make a Survival, Physical Science, Culture, or Piloting check to try and understand the layout of the ship.

Bibframe looks at the inside of the ship, and try to repair the sign of how to walk around.

Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 8

I'm banged up enough that a ten minute rest to regain SP would be appreciated, if there's an opportunity.

Wilson sits down on a crate. "Could use a breather for a bit, if that's alright with everyone. That thing grabbed me good."

Once he's rested up, he glances around to try to figure out the layout.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

I'm presuming Raia will also take the 10 minute break.

Bibframe struggles to understand the layout of the unfamiliar ship, but Wilson draws on some experience with a cargo hauler to get a general idea of the layout (maybe running security on a ship or chasing a suspect through its corridors?).

The majority of the ship consists of massive cargo bays. Wilson also identifies three potential areas of interest:

* A repair bay
* An engineering bay
* The ship's bridge

Where do you want to go?

"Engineering seems like a good place to start," Wilson offers tentatively to the group.

Oshari won't take a rest, but is willing to wait while the others do--it's important to use your mandated 15 minute breaks!

"Engineering seems like a good place to start," Wilson offers tentatively to the group.

"Agreed. Hopefully it can give us an idea of the status of the rest of the ship."

With a majority decision made, you head towards engineering. On your way, you pass through several of the cargo holds, where pallets, containers, and other cargo are stacked from the floor to the 30 ft. high ceilings.

Those of you with dark vision can see your surroundings, but Raia also casts Dancing Lights - sending bright orbs weaving between the towers of cargo and casting long, shifting shadows around the rooms.

The holds are silent save for the occasional clink of metal or creak of the stacks settling.

Suddenly you feel a brief vibration through the floor, accompanied by a bang that's slightly muffled by the thin atmosphere.

A few minutes later, you glimpse a shape moving behind the cargo. Maybe just a shadow?

You can each make a Life Science, Survival, or related Profession check.

Life Science: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Oshari narrows his eyes towards the shadow.

A new room is a new opportunity for Bibframe to be a more useful member of the team.

Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Wilson stands at the ready, his static arc pistol pulled. He isn't riding on Domehead, but pats her on the neck affectionately as he walks alongside her. "Stay calm, girl," he says.
Domehead also +7 Survival modifier and has scent at 60 feet, if that does anything.

With the environmental field collar active because of the thin atmosphere, I don't think sent would help. But she has a chance from sight.

Domehead Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

You leave the cargo hold and head down a side corridor. When you're close to half way along, the doors to the south suddenly close and three laser turrets emerge from hatches in the walls and scuttle into the hallway.

Bibframe: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4
Wilson: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Oshari: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
Raia: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Turret 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Turret 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Turret 3: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Another tight area. Feel free to petition for a different marching order. This area is in dim light, which means 20% miss chance for those without dark/low light vision.

Order looks good to me. Is it still dim light even with Raia's dancing lights? Looks like Turret 3 will get to act before I go, right?

Good for Bibframe.

Yeah, seems reasonable that Raia's dancing lights would still be active. I'll say the area is small enough that you can light all enemies simultaneously.

Turret-3 moves into the corridor and fire a laser at Oshari.

Turret-3 vs Oshari Laser: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 F: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

(20) Turret-3 [HP: 0]
➤ (18) Officer Wilson [SP: 27/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 2/3]
(14) Turret-1 [HP: 0]
(14) Turret-2 [HP: 0]
(4) Bibframe [SP: 9/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
(4) Raia [SP: 24/24] [HP: 17/20] [RP: 5/6]
(1) Oshari [SP: 26/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]

Wilson is up.

Wilson shouts, "Watch out! These gun turrets can walk!" He considers briefly if he can identify any other features.

Engineering (Identify Creatures): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
"And they can shoot lasers!" he concludes, after one shoots at Oshari.

He rapidly shoots at the turret right next to him.

Full attack

Pistol attack 1 vs Turret 1's EAC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 4 = 12
Pistol damage (electrical, lethal): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Pistol attack 2 vs Turret 1's EAC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 4 = 21
Pistol damage (electrical, lethal): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I do have my pulse gauntlet on, if I get an AoO from it trying to shoot in my threatened range.

Both of Wilson's shots are on target. As far as you can tell, no additional damage was caused by the use of electricity.

Turret-2 slides into the corridor and Wilson notices a red dot appear on his chest.

Turret-1 cautiously moves backwards (guarded step), and then fires at Wilson.

Laser with tracking: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 27 F: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

(20) Turret-3 [HP: 0]
(18) Officer Wilson [SP: 20/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 2/3]
(14) Turret-1 [HP: -8]
(14) Turret-2 [HP: 0]
➤ (4) Bibframe [SP: 9/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
➤ (4) Raia [SP: 24/24] [HP: 17/20] [RP: 5/6]
➤ (1) Oshari [SP: 26/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]

Bibframe, Raia, and Oshari are up.

Bibframe attuned to the photon mode. He pulled his subzero hail pistol and shoots at Turret-1.

Subzero hail pistol vs Turret 1 EAC ; C+P: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 191d4 ⇒ 1

Wilson shouts, "Watch out! These gun turrets can walk!" He considers briefly if he can identify any other features.

1d20+4
"And they can shoot lasers!" he concludes, after one shoots at Oshari.

Oshari grimaces at the shot hitting his shoulder. "Noticed that part."

Flaring his nostrils, he suddenly sprints down the hall, ramming his horns into one of the robots!

Gore: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14, 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
On the one hand, drawing my pike during my movement probably would've worked better, but on the other hand, I'm gonna switch to a weapon form next turn anyway, and honestly I'm not gonna pass up the chance to use the horn attack.

Raia moves forward, drawing her pistol and firing at one of the turrets.

Thunderstrike pistol vs Green: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 So: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Bibframe has a difficult shot past Domehead and with cover from the wall (+4 to target's AC), but still manages a glancing blow.

Oshari ploughs into one of the robots, which staggers in response, and Raia's shot also connects.

Turret-3 fires at Raia Laser: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 F: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

(20) Turret-3 [HP: -9]
➤ (18) Officer Wilson [SP: 20/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 2/3]
(14) Turret-1 [HP: -9]
(14) Turret-2 [HP: -6]
(4) Bibframe [SP: 9/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
(4) Raia [SP: 21/24] [HP: 17/20] [RP: 5/6]
(1) Oshari [SP: 26/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]

Wilson is up.

Wilson drops his pistol and grabs his cryopike, and swings it at the nearby turret.

Cryopike attack vs. turret 1 EAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Cryopike damage (cold): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Turret-1 narrowly evades Wilson's attack. In response, it activates it's tracking system, and then fires back.

Laser: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13 F: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

Wilson will get an AoO

Turret-2 staggers back, and then fires at Oshari.

Laser: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 F: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

(20) Turret-3 [HP: -9]
(18) Officer Wilson [SP: 15/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 2/3]
(14) Turret-1 [HP: -9]
(14) Turret-2 [HP: -6]
➤ (4) Bibframe [SP: 9/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
➤ (4) Raia [SP: 21/24] [HP: 17/20] [RP: 5/6]
➤ (1) Oshari [SP: 21/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]

Bibframe, Raia, and Oshari are up.

"Ack! Stop it!" Wilson wacks at turret 1 with his cryopike.

AoO attack vs EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
AoO cryopike damage (cold): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Bibframe continues to attuned to the photon mode. He starts moving East.

Subzero hail pistol vs Turret 3 EAC ; C+P: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d4 ⇒ 4

Sorry! It was the wrong bonus for the last roll.

The nanites form the same doshko as before as Oshari steps forward.

Gear Form: Storm Doshko
Move
Considered using a Nanite Surge to get an attack this turn, but I figure this way I can almost certainly get an AoO, since Orange won't be able to Step out of reach.

Raia fires around Wilson at one of the turrets.

Thunderstrike pistol vs Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 So: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Wilson slices some components off turret-1.

Bibframe's shot hits one of turret-3's legs and a patch of frost spreads across its surface.

Sorry! It was the wrong bonus for the last roll.

No worries. I'm pretty sure it was a hit anyway.

Raia has to find an opening past Wilson, but manages to make the shot.

Turret-3's tiny processor isn't capable of anticipating the future. It cautiously moves backwards, and then fires it's laser at Oshari.

Laser: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 F: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 3

(20) Turret-3 [HP: -13]
➤ (18) Officer Wilson [SP: 15/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 2/3]
(14) Turret-1 [HP: -17]
(14) Turret-2 [HP: -6]
(4) Bibframe [SP: 9/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
(4) Raia [SP: 21/24] [HP: 17/20] [RP: 5/6]
(1) Oshari [SP: 19/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]

Wilson is up. AoO for Oshari against turrent-3.

Wilson whacks it again with the cryopike.

Cryopike attack vs. Turret-1's EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Cryopike damage (cold): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Cryopike CRIT damage (cold): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

He whacks it hard.

Wilson shatters turret-1, and sends frozen pieces sliding across the floor.

Turret-2 aligns its targeting sensors on Bibframe and fires its laser.
Laser with targeting: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12 F: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

(20) Turret-3 [HP: -13]
(18) Officer Wilson [SP: 15/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 2/3]
(14) Turret-2 [HP: -6]
➤ (4) Bibframe [SP: 3/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
➤ (4) Raia [SP: 21/24] [HP: 17/20] [RP: 5/6]
➤ (1) Oshari [SP: 19/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]

Bibframe, Raia, and Oshari are up. AoO for Oshari against turrent-3 (or turret-2).

On reflex, Oshari swings at the turret by him twice.

Turret 2 - AoO, EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9, E: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Turret 2 - Attack, EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22, E: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Bibframe is fully attuned to the photon mode. He starts moving East and get in a position where the other has eyes on the turret.

Solar Weapon vs Turret 2 KAC ; : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Raia fires at Turret 2.

Thunderstrike pistol vs 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Sonic Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Turret-2 takes a battering but continues to function.

Turret-3 continues backing up and firing at Oshari.
Laser: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 F: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Round 4

(20) Turret-3 [HP: -13]
➤ (18) Officer Wilson [SP: 15/27] [HP: 25/25] [RP: 2/3]
(14) Turret-2 [HP: -15]
➤ (4) Bibframe [SP: 3/14] [HP: 20/20] [RP: 4/4]
➤ (4) Raia [SP: 21/24] [HP: 17/20] [RP: 5/6]
➤ (1) Oshari [SP: 19/30] [HP: 24/24] [RP: 4/4]

If turret-2 survives to take a turn this round, it's going to remain in place and fire. Oshari and Bibframe will then get an AoO.

Bibframe, Raia, and Oshari can also take their actions.

Wilson walks up and swings his cryopike at Turret 2.

Cryopike attack vs. Turret 2 EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Cryopike damage (cold): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Raia moves up and fires her pistol again at turret 2 (or will move further to get an angle on Turret 3, if turret 2 is down)

Thunderstrike pistol attack vs. Turret 2 EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Thunderstrike pistol damage (sonic): 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Not that it matters who she fires at

Wilson destroys turret-2. Only turret-3 remains.

Despite the cover from Oshari, Bibframe uses his pistol to shoot, rather than cover all the space due to his size.

Subzero hail pistol vs Turret 3 EAC ; C+P: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 161d4 ⇒ 1

Repeating Oshari's last attack to move things on.
Turret 3 - Attack, EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18, E: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Sparks fly as Oshari breaks the last robot into multiple pieces.

Combat over

With the last robot defeated, the doors around you open, and you can continue.

A short distance down the hallway, you find a pile of knocked-over crates littering the floor. Most crates were filled with electrical components. One looks like a stasis crate for an animal, whose tracks and droppings are visible in the surrounding area, as well as inside the crate.

The technology in the crate used an iridescent spindle aeon stone for the stasis process. The stone is easy to remove.

Survival check to learn more about the creature

Wilson looks at the turrets to see if the guns, or at least the power packs, can be looted.

Bobframe expects the tracks to determine the creature.

Survival to know if Bibframe knows: 1d20 ⇒ 15