Gameday XIII Shadow of the Vault Lord GM Kate (Inactive)

Game Master Kate Baker

Boomer's SR check works, blasting her with acid!

Reflex: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26

She avoids the worst of it, and another aeon stone glows as she seems to have some resistance to the acid.

Korrigon hits, though the same aeon stone flashes, and it's giving her resistance to fire and electricity, too!

She lashes out with her tail in a retaliatory strike as Korrigon attacks.

tail swipe: 1d20 + 27 - 6 ⇒ (19) + 27 - 6 = 40
ouch!: 1d12 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

Reaper sneaks over to the containment field. Computers or Engineering check, and you would have to do a separate one for each of the two containment fields.

Madakoko fires and misses twice. Verrek runs in but also misses.

Boomer hastens the group!

I think Boomer might also realize that with the aeon stones embedded in her actual body, she is weak to a dispel magic spell cast on her.

With two enemies next to her, she calls her sword and slices at Verrek.

basalt magma blade: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (1) + 27 = 28
ouch!: 7d8 + 14 ⇒ (8, 3, 2, 4, 4, 8, 7) + 14 = 50 fire and slashing

But Verrek ducks right under the sword's arc!

Initiative!
Boomer, 1 image, haste
Lunesha, -35 hp, -1 RP
Madakoko, -36, haste
Reaper, -28
Verrek, 3 images, haste
Korrigon, -23 hp, haste

Boomer attempts to disrupt the magic of Lunesha's aeon stones by casting dispel magic. Their digital harrow deck briefly flasges into view as the android activates their spell cache to cast the spell.

No save, no SR check, just the caster level check. Boomer will use their spell cache to cast it without using a spell slot, and their abjuration technomantic talent as a reaction to add +2 to the CL check.
Dispel Magic, CL check: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 2 = 28

Reaper continues to skulk around while trying to deactivate the containment field.

Engineering: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30 +4 if a lock

Korrigon full attacks with flashing strikes
KAC vs Lunesha: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 15 - 3 = 24Fire if hits: 3d6 + 21 ⇒ (1, 4, 6) + 21 = 32E if hits: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
KAC vs Lunesha: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 15 - 3 = 23Fire if hits: 3d6 + 21 ⇒ (1, 5, 3) + 21 = 30E if hits: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Undeterred, Madakoko continues his assault!

Full attack vs. Lunesha

Limning called surge vortex rifle vs. EAC, full attack: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 16 - 4 = 27
Sonic damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 6) + 9 = 16
Glowing for 1 round on hit, per limning.

Limning called surge vortex rifle vs. EAC, full attack: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 16 - 4 = 20
Sonic damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 3) + 9 = 17
Glowing for 1 round on hit, per limning.

Photon attune

Lunesha screeches as Boomer targets her with dispel magic.

ouch!: 6d10 ⇒ (8, 2, 6, 1, 7, 1) = 25

While it doesn't deactivate any of the aeon stones, the spell does damage as magical backlash passes through her flesh!

Reaper succeeds at releasing Betsy and Igrim! The soldiers realize what must have happened and fire in Reaper's general direction.

concealment, low is a miss: 1d100 ⇒ 9

Luckily for Reaper, they misjudge entirely.

Korrigon misses twice while Madakoko manages one hit. She glows! She also seems to have some sonic resistance.

botting Verrek

Verrek tries again with his spell attack.

Ghost Killer Storm Doshko + Jolting Surge: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 = 192d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 14 + (2, 2, 5, 5) = 34 - electric dmg & electricity vs EAC

Miss again, I'm afraid; not sure if you still retain the spell.

She lashes out at Verrek and Korrigon!

basalt magma blade vs Verrek: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24
ouch!: 7d8 + 14 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 7, 4, 2, 4) + 14 = 41 fire and slashing
pops an image

basalt magma blade vs Korrigon: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (16) + 21 = 37
ouch!: 7d8 + 14 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 2, 3, 7, 6) + 14 = 43 fire and slashing

tail swipe vs Verrek: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41
ouch!: 3d12 + 14 ⇒ (2, 4, 7) + 14 = 27 bludgeoning
1 is Verrek: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Luckily for Verrek, the powerful tail swipe pops an image instead!

Betsy and Igrim limp out of the containment field. "Cheating! That's cheating!" yells Lunesha.

Initiative!
Boomer, 1 image, haste
Lunesha, -66 hp, -1 RP
Madakoko, -36, haste
Reaper, -28
Verrek, 1 images, haste
Korrigon, -66, haste

Everyone is up!

"Cheating? You seem to be under the mistaken impression that we are here to play games," Boomer says, using their vocal modulator to make their voice sound deeper and more stern. "We are here to pass judgment." The android pulls a super-capacity battery from a pocket and drains most of its power to fuel the casting of another dispel magic targeting Lunesha.

Energize spell magic hack (1/day) as move to cast a 3rd-level spell (drains 60 [of 80] charges from battery). 2nd and final daily use of abjuration technomantic talent as a reaction to add +2 to the CL check.
Dispel Magic, CL check: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 2 = 20
Sadly, none of my remaining rerolls applies here. But I can try this spell one more time, using my one remaining 4th-level slot.

(FWIW, for the purposes of tracking damage, conditions, etc., I'm still down 3 SP from the hallway fight, thanks to my buff spells.)

Reaper will suggest the other Starfinders make a run for it while his team handles this issue.

Reaper now goes for the other containment field, Stealthing (31) the whole way.

Madakoko feels the hasty magic flow through him as h scampers for a better shot, drawing another rifle as he goes into his middle hands and firing twice as he arrives at his new position.

Haste move: move action to move, drawing rifle as part of the movement, Full Action: Full attack Lunesha.

Static Arc Rifle (Ghost Killer, Called) vs. EAC, full attack: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 16 - 4 = 20
Electricity: 1d12 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Static Arc Rifle (Ghost Killer, Called) vs. EAC, full attack: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 16 - 4 = 15
Electricity: 1d12 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Korrigon has DR5/- and FR5, so 15 damage would have been mitigated, so still at 12/63 SP. He also has a Mk 2 Electrostatic Field up, so 2 hits is 2x2d6E dmg to the attacker, recognizing their probable ER would also engage.
1st hit on Korrigon E feedback: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
2nd hit on Korrigon E feedback: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Korrigon finishes attuning Photon and will continue the full attack on Lunesha
KAC vs Lunesha: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 3 = 26F if hit: 3d6 + 21 ⇒ (5, 4, 5) + 21 = 35E if hits: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
KAC vs Lunesha: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 15 - 3 = 27F if hit: 3d6 + 21 ⇒ (5, 1, 5) + 21 = 32E if hits: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Botting Verrek

Verrek tries again.

Ghost Killer Storm Doshko + Jolting Surge: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 = 212d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 14 + (4, 1, 5, 2) = 38 - electric dmg & electricity vs EAC

Boomer's spell makes her writhe in pain again.

ouch!: 6d10 ⇒ (6, 9, 2, 5, 10, 8) = 40

Madakoko and Korrigon both miss twice.

Her AC is very high.

Betsy moves to where she has a view of Lunesha and fires off a couple of magic missiles. Igrim stays next to her to guard her.

pew pew!: 2d4 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 + 3 = 11

Blood starts to drip from Lunesha's face, and you see her lock eyes on Boomer, who keeps targeting her magically. She targets the android with a full arcane barrage!

Initiative!
Boomer, -17 SP, haste
Lunesha, -117 hp, -2 RP (<50%)
Madakoko, -36, haste
Reaper, -28
Verrek, 1 images, haste, AOO
Korrigon, -51, haste, AOO

Provokes from Verrek and Korrigon

arcane ray vs Boomer: 1d20 + 24 - 6 ⇒ (16) + 24 - 6 = 34
acid: 5d6 + 13 - 6 ⇒ (6, 1, 2, 3, 5) + 13 - 6 = 24
1 is the real Boomer: 1d2 ⇒ 2

arcane ray vs Boomer: 1d20 + 24 - 6 ⇒ (1) + 24 - 6 = 19
cold: 5d6 + 13 - 6 ⇒ (2, 2, 5, 1, 2) + 13 - 6 = 19

arcane ray vs Boomer: 1d20 + 24 - 6 ⇒ (18) + 24 - 6 = 36
electricity: 5d6 + 13 - 6 ⇒ (4, 6, 2, 4, 6) + 13 - 6 = 29

arcane ray vs Boomer: 1d20 + 24 - 6 ⇒ (2) + 24 - 6 = 20
fire: 5d6 + 13 - 6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) + 13 - 6 = 17

arcane ray vs Boomer: 1d20 + 24 - 6 ⇒ (7) + 24 - 6 = 25
sonic: 5d6 + 13 - 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4, 5, 6) + 13 - 6 = 28

Boomer takes one hit for 29 electricity damage, reduced to 14 I believe, and has no images left.

Korrigon takes a swing of opportunity
KAC AOO: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20F if hits: 3d6 + 21 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) + 21 = 26E if hits: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Korrigon, seeing how hard she is to hit, takes a guarded step away, then moves around to flank

The android's flat affect robs Lunesha of much of the satisfaction of seeing her tormentor writhing in pain, as the single bolt hits and is half-absorbed by Boomer's own protective magic.

The technomancer circles around to land lightly on the stage. "I'll need to remember this little trick when we finally face your boss. They believe they're a Rune Lord, so are sure to be overly dependent on Azlanti magitech, too." Coolly and calmly, as if they can keep doing this all day, Boomer uses their most potent remaining spell slot to cast dispel magic one last time.

Dispel Magic, CL check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

I'm using my last 4th-level slot to cast a 3rd-level spell. This is the most tapped out Boomer has been since early levels! I'm down to a single 2nd-level spell, and most of their 1st-levels. But that still means I have several rounds of magic missiles available, if I can beat her SR. (But I'm landing so I won't have to spend actions to hover while doing full-round barrages.)

(But I'm landing so I won't have to spend actions to hover while doing full-round barrages.)

Aren't we still hasted?

Not seeing a place to unleash his pent up solar energy in a way that won't hurt one of his more melee-focused allies, Madakoko instead simply slows down his frantic attack, taking his time to aim a single shot carefully.

Static Arc Rifle (Ghost Killer, Called) vs. EAC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Electricity: 1d12 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

B-M-R Mk II wrote:

(But I'm landing so I won't have to spend actions to hover while doing full-round barrages.)

Aren't we still hasted?

We are. But RAW, haste lets you take a move and full attack. 3 magic missiles is a full action, not a full attack.

Reaper makes it to the second containment field and tris to release the Starfinders.

Engineering: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

BTW Stealth is 31

AoO (as I see it, I have never hit it before, so the charge is still there - it lasts for one minute)
Ghost Killer Storm Doshko + Jolting Surge: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 342d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 14 + (5, 1, 4, 6) = 36 - electric dmg vs EAC
(if it hits and arcane ray was a spell, then it could interrupt...)

As you've already been told, we're not here for games.

my turn:
Ghost Killer Storm Doshko + Jolting Surge: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 = 252d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 14 + (4, 6, 5, 1) = 37 - electric dmg vs EAC

Boomer lets off one more dispel!

ouch!: 6d10 ⇒ (4, 2, 8, 9, 5, 5) = 33

Reaper can't quite get the containment field deactivated, and Madakoko and Korrigon struggle to hit. Verrek gets a big hit on an AoO! His regular hit also hits thanks to Korrigon's flanking! While she resists some of the electricity, she is still in pain.

Unfortunately, despite the name Arcane Barrage, it is a supernatural ability and can't be disrupted.

Lunesha retaliates with her tail.

tail swipe: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41
ouch!: 1d12 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
critical ouch!: 1d12 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
1 is the real Verrek: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Verrek's last image pops!

Betsy tries to fire off more magic missiles.

SR check I forgot last time: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

She can't penetrate Lunesha's magical defenses.

Lunesha gets mad as her injuries pile up. She steps out of the flank and swings wildly at Verrek.

basalt magma blade vs Verrek: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (14) + 27 = 41
ouch!: 7d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 7, 1, 3, 7, 2, 1) + 14 = 41 fire and slashing

Initiative!
Boomer, -17 SP, haste
Lunesha, -203 hp, -2 RP (<90%)
Madakoko, -36, haste
Reaper, -28
Verrek, -41, haste
Korrigon, -51, haste

Korrigon steps back and does a 10' supernova
Fire: 10d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 4, 4, 1, 4, 2, 6, 5) + 2 = 42 Reflex DC18 half

"Are you regretting your allegiance yet?"

Boomer doesn't wait for an answer, but instead draws a rune in the air, creating three glowing missiles that streak unerringly towards Lunesha.

CL check vs. SR: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Magic Missile (force): 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) + 3 = 9

If at first you don't succeed....

Engineering: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

Stealth 31 if counts as standing still then total is 41.

BTW are the troops considered a hazard of some kind or more of a swarm (troop) creature of some sort?

Verrek also steps back and snaps his fingers. I've just started.

Mirror Image: 1d4 ⇒ 4

If my character saw that she could hit me with an AoO from such a distance at the time of casting, I will move on more than 5ft (with AoO for move). I (as a player) don't remember her reach, I'm sorry. But my character has to remember, for him it happens in front of his eyes for less than a minute.

Madakoko follows Korrigon's lead, unleashing his own burst of fire centered at Lunesha's feet! Distant Burst to center it at her southwest corner, so it doesn't hit allies.

Fire damage: 9d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 4, 1, 6, 5, 6, 2) = 30 DC 19 Reflex for half

Reflex: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28

Reflex: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25

Between the magic missiles from Boomer and the supernovas from Madakoko and Korrigon, Lunesha finally falters.

But suddenly, you see the aeon stones embedded into her body shatter into pieces and rejuvenate her!

The bad news is she has a fresh influx of hp. The good news is that she no longer has any of her special abilities from the aeon stones, including SR, elemental resistance, or that ability to fire off five arcane rays.

Reaper is able to free the remaining two Starfinders! The soldiers try to target him in response.

concealment, low is a miss: 1d100 ⇒ 87

They find their target!

ouch!: 8d10 ⇒ (3, 8, 2, 5, 10, 5, 2, 1) = 36 piercing damage, DC 18 Reflex save for half.

The soldiers are statted as a hazard, and won't generally attack you unless you attack them

Merin and Anavay make their way out through the hallway.

Verrek is correct that she does not have reach.

"ARRRRRRRRGH!" screams Lunesha!

Since Madakoko did the last damage that brought her down, she lunges at him, lashing out with sword and tail.

basalt magma blade vs Madakoko: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38
ouch!: 7d8 + 14 ⇒ (3, 8, 8, 8, 3, 6, 7) + 14 = 57 fire and slashing

basalt magma blade vs Madakoko: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31
ouch!: 7d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 1, 2, 2, 6, 6, 1) + 14 = 38 fire and slashing

tail swipe vs Madakoko: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
ouch!: 3d12 + 14 ⇒ (11, 4, 8) + 14 = 37 bludgeoning

Unfortunately, all three attacks connect, bringing down Madakoko!

Betsy from the sidelines fires off more magic missiles.

pew pew!: 3d4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) + 3 + 3 = 14

Initiative!
Boomer, -17 SP, haste
Lunesha, -14
Madakoko, at 0, dying
Reaper, -28, Reflex vs 33 dmg
Verrek, -41, 4 images, haste
Korrigon, -51, haste

Everyone is up, but Madakoko is down!

Korrigon reattunes to Photon, reactivates his plasma sheath, and stellar rushes Lunesha with a swing of his solar blade
KAC vs Lunesha: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28F if hits: 3d6 + 21 ⇒ (3, 6, 2) + 21 = 32E if hits: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

After a short respite, Verrek rushes back into the fight.

Ghost Killer Storm Doshko + Jolting Surge: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 282d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (6, 8) + 14 + (5, 2, 3, 4) = 42 - electric dmg & vs EAC

With their most potent spells tapped out, and a teammate down, Boomer changes tactics. They swoop off of the stage--half-running, half-flying--and hurry to Madakoko's side, pulling out a serum as they move. However, instead of administering medical assistance immediately, the android casts invisibility on the fallen skittermander. This should make it safer for Madakoko to get up and move away when he does revive.

Last 2nd-level spell slot. Boomer plans to administer the serum as a full action next turn, which should still get Madakoko back in the fight faster--and with more than the 1 HP he'd get for Stay in the Fight. They have see invisibility active, so seeing the patient won't be an issue.

Reflex v Troops: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Reaper tells the other Starfinders to flee. He takes a harsh shot from the troopers for his efforts. He then shuffle-steps closer to Lunesha and fires at her. His shot hits her in the hand making it difficult to keep her weapon.

Sable Shadow Pistol: holy, called
V EAC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 Cold: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Trick Attack CR 12 Damage: 5d8 ⇒ (6, 6, 8, 4, 5) = 29 plus Disarm (DC 20 Reflex v Disarm)

Last 2nd-level spell slot. Boomer plans to administer the serum as a full action next turn, which should still get Madakoko back in the fight faster--and with more than the 1 HP he'd get for Stay in the Fight. They have see invisibility active, so seeing the patient won't be an issue.

In that case, I'll just lose one RP at the end of my turn, rather than spending 3 to Stabilize

The attacks by Verrek and Reaper both hit, and the combined damage nearly takes her down. She looks ready to murder someone with her last breath.

Betsy Blast, off to the side, tears streaming down her cheeks fires off one more trio of magic missiles and the ramiyel collapses, for good this time.

Sorry to let the NPC get the kill steal! Lunesha had 2 hp left after you were all done.

As Lunesha falls, runes carved in her scales flare, and the light around the Vault Lord grows brighter. “Such malice in her soul. How invigorating. We applaud your victory, Starfinders. The greater triumph is ours, and the final pieces in place. We honor our promise and grant you leave to take the prisoners and depart.”

The Vault Lord vanishes. Their soldiers escort you and the other Starfinders to the exit of the building. Outside, soldiers line the walkways and sidewalks, their presence funneling you all to the entrance to Vault-23A.

Anavay whispers, "We're not sure where the original Vault inhabitants are. Lunesha sent them outside the vault."

Boomer gives a satisfied nod at Lunesha's fall as they administer the serum to Madakoko. "You were an excellent helper today, nufriend," they murmur as the skittermander revives.

serum of healing, mk 3: 6d8 ⇒ (7, 5, 1, 4, 7, 2) = 26
Mk 3 is undoubtedly overkill with the fight over, but it's what I intended, and Boomer's professional paranoia is still high right now.

The normally serene android openly scowls at the Vault Lord's haughty words. When the psychic projection vanishes, they mutter a vow: "Next time, this ends, you deluded, overweening monster."

As the Starfinders are escorted out, Boomer does their best to assess the condition of the rescued team as best they can while on the move. They seem particularly interested in Betsy Blast, who got a taste of vengeance at the end, but is obviously quite traumatized.

Reaper thinks it proper that one of the original team took out their captor.

After the Vault Lord has spoken. "We should take this given opportunity and go."

Absolutely right. Go!

"While I would really like to cook that jerk, let's get our friends here to safety first and figure out next steps from there."

Madakoko manages a shaky smile in response to Boomer as he clambers to his feat and calls his guns back to him.

"Yeah, let's get out of here."

Merin, Igrim, Anavay, and Betsy are on edge as you walk out, jumping every time a soldier moves. But the soldiers do honor the Vault Lord's promise and allow you to leave in peace.

Once you are outside the hatch, the four of them break down, hugging each other and crying. Merin regains their composure first.

"I can't thank you enough for the rescue, but let's hurry back to the Lodge before they change their minds!"

Before you can do that, a wobbling maintenance drone approaches you, speaking in a strange cadence and mix of voices. “We greet you, designation ERROR. Memory check in progress. Starfinders. Standard behavior indicates test subject removal. No test subjects detected. Scanning. ERROR. Sensors damaged. We have a… dead spot? What is the status of simulation: Vault-23A? Explain!”

The drone presumably reports back to the guiding intelligence that runs Salvation's End.

"I believe that the simulation is complete." Reaper tries to make haste. He tries to contact the Venture-Captain in case they can't make it back to give a full report.

"The Vault Lord's forces invaded the simulation, and we believe they have abducted the population for purposes unknown," Boomer reports to the drone. "we have deleted the lieutenant in charge of the invasion, but her remaining forces were too numerous for us to safely pursue further investigation."

To the drone "The Vault Lord also claimed greater victory after we defeated their lieutenant and that its pieces were now all in place, so I'd expect near-term issues from them"

The drone pauses for a moment, then responds "“Vault-23A simulation over. External contamination present. Vault purge to begin in 10 minutes.”

Merin says, "That sounds like our cue to get as far from here as possible!"

Kunoris Vex sends transportation to pick you up on hearing from Reaper, and Kashtee and a dwarf named Odolf are soon there to get you in two armored transports.

When you get back, Venture Captain Vex is waiting for you in the vehicle bay, nervously pacing. "What happened?"

To the Venture-Captain "It was a set-up by the Vault Lord. A lieutenant had captured the vault and previous team and it took a bit to extricate the team. The original vault inhabitants were kidnapped by the vault lord, for some unknown purpose. It seems to claim it had achieved its desired objective even after we'd defeated its lieutenant. Don't know if that was just getting cloning samples of the original team, the vault inhabitants or both. But there were too many forces for us to push ahead further. The guiding intelligence has been notified... we hope. That drone was a bit sketchy." More quietly to V-C Vex "Given they cloned the team once, we had no ability to completely confirm this is the actual team, so you may want to keep them to innocuous tasks and under observation for a bit. Either way, they've been through the wringer, so will need some help recovering."

Vex nods at Korrigon's final comment and taps his nose discreetly.

“The Vault Lord was a step ahead of us. I’m sorry I underestimated them. Well done surviving the trap and getting everyone back in one piece. Agents like you are the bedrock of the Society. Now there’s the mystery of the missing vault inhabitants. I think it’s time we took the offensive, rescue the vault’s missing citizens, and poke a hole in that villain’s ego. I hope I can continue to count on you."

Merin, Igrim, Anavay, and Betsy try to spend as much time with you as possible before you leave Salvation's End, asking for training, tips, and stories. They ask Vex for long-term stationing at the lodge for another shot at the Vault Lord and hope to see you again soon.

Betsy insists that all of you pose for a team holo-photo in front of the lodge, which she posts alongside the lodge mission board and to her social media feeds. Before you leave for Absalom Station, Merin pulls you aside and thanks you one more time for saving the lives of their team.

"I've seen too much of the Vault Lord's villainy to be satisfied with anything less than their total defeat," Boomer says gravely to Vex. "You can count on me to see this through."

Boomer gladly spends time to get to know the rescued team better, and assist in their further training. The android is somewhat stereotypical in their limited expressions of emotions--apart from their open loathing of the Vault Lord and their minions--but they are a conscientious and skilled teacher.

Verrek nods. To destroy it would be the very thing. But it's going to be quite a challenge, apparently. It didn't seem to scare the dwarf in any way, though. Sullen tenacity is one of his distinguishing features.