[YEE/SFS/ACE] 7-06 Archives of Eternity (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

"You have to be careful around these old model CRT displays they have a tendency to spontaneously combust right after you get a blue screen. It's hard to understand why that defect wasn't corrected. After all we've moved far beyond floppy disks and modems that use phone lines."

Can Butcher use the explosives he found as grenades?

"Extracted or exterminated?"
Ratrace looks somewhat horrified.

"Pulp writers have been using the mechanized menace as fuel for their adventures since the Gap. This makes one wonder whether the anacites' ancient ancestors were as -- neutral -- toward organic life forms as their current progeny."

Kadef moves to a portion of blank wall. "Another secret door? Perhaps symmetry is preserved and we will find more archives behind it."

You're already aware of the secret door from the map you found

Kadef easily locates the secret passage, which leads to another corridor. The doors here are also labeled with hard to translate words: 'unfiltered', 'more than one', 'broken clock', 'blind', 'flatliner'. Two of the room have completely collapsed, while to more rooms are in such a poor state that no information can be extracted.

Culture to get the true meaning of the word, Computers, Culture,
Engineering, or Mysticism to learn something about the undamaged rooms.

Lexicor follows into the secret passage.

Whomever dwelled here with their mining habits, was definitely secretive in their methods of passage within this place.

He tries to locate a computer console or terminal.

engineer: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 typical lol

It would appear every one of the consoles in this place are using some 3rd party version of EBCDIC instead of ASCII standards.

culture: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Kadef can't make any sense of the words this time.

Computers 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

"Ok this one works really well!"

Though Lexicor doesn't make much progress, Ratrace manages to find some informaiton on 'unfiltered', which is listed as a production center for massive machinery, starships, mechs, and robots.

What's also interesting is that these seem to correspond to the nine cities of the a First Ones, plus a tenth, previously unknown one.

You've explored everything here - ready to go back?

If we're happy we have swept it clearly, then yep head back :)

Yes.

Lexicor follows.

I can only hope the next set of consoles had been modernized to some semi-standard operating system.

Confident that they've fully explored the data cortex, the group heads back to base camp.

Smoke and flame rise from the Starfinder base camp, obscuring the area in a smoky haze. The security checkpoint is a mess of broken earth and twisted metal. Nearby, a trio of Starfinders led by a red squox—Kinpopo—are pinned down, taking shelter behind the blasted remains of a metal spire as a group of androids unleash a barrage of gunfire while closing in for the kill.

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Ratrace
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Android
Android
Android
Android
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Loxx
Lexicor
Butcher
Kadef
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Getting the drop on them and hoping its enough, Ratrace and Scrapheap start blasting into the front ranks.

Ratrace
Vs Red[/dice]
[ooc]Hoping they are all flat footed against us!
Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 2 = 11 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Fire

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 - 2 = 17 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Fire

Scrapheap
Vs Blue
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 vs EAC
Damage 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12 Electrical
+ARC 1d6 ⇒ 6 Electrical vs Red

Wooo critical, get the arc going!

Ratrace and Scrapheat are quick to draw, and shoot before the android even notice the two are there. Ratrace hits, and when the bolt of electricity from Scrapheaps shot arcs over to Ratrace target, it is well and truly taken out!

Two of the androids move closer, while the third returns fire!

Autotarget Rifle, Ratrace: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 211d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

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Loxx
Lexicor
Butcher
Kadef
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Ratrace
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Android (RED - DEAD)
Android (BLUE 12)
Android
Android

Lexicor responds to the laser fire with spells of his own.

”Statistically we should prevail with 62% probability. With one down our chances improve another 15%“

He splays his hand to fire force missiles to finish off blue

3x MM: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 4) + 3 = 10

There is no point in asking who it is, although I really want to. Every time has its own special quality, and the quality of the current time is murder.

Loxx takes a few steps forward so that no one blocks his view, and shoots at the blue android with his shoulder cannon.

Shoulder Needle Gun: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 241d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 - Magic Piercing | KAC

Assuming blue is toast.

Butcher moves up toward the enemy and lobs a shock grenade at cyan.

A look of determination comes across Butcher's face as he yells.

"Let's get on with it."

Shock Grenade vs. KAC 5: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Electricity Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1 DC 16 reflex save for 1/2 damage.

Unfortunately Butcher failed to set the charge on his improvised explosive to maximum damage and the electricity released is only equal to the kind one gets when building up static electricity and then touching a doorknob.

"Damn!"

Kadef hurries forward and right to spread the party. He draws a bead on the nearest android (light blue) and fires.

Pulsecaster Pistol v EAC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 ... damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 E, nonlethal 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges

Ratrace repositions and the pair continue firing.

Ratrace
Vs Blue
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Fire

Scrapheap
Vs Cyan
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Electrical

Lexicor blasts the android to smithereens with a well-aimed volley of missiles, causing Loxx to quickly retarget his shoulder cannon to blast a hole in the next opponent

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

The android deftly dodges Butcher's grenade and comes away with minimal damage, but Kadef, Ratrace and Scrapheap are spot-on, and quickly take out this android as well.

These android are quite fanatic though, and even though three of his comrades have been rapidly dispatched, the last one keeps fighting!

Autotarget Rifle, Butcher: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 4 = 131d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Autotarget Rifle, Butcher: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 4 = 51d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

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Loxx
Lexicor
Butcher
Kadef
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Ratrace
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Android (RED - DEAD)
Android (BLUE DEAD)
Android (CYAN DEAD)
Android (ORANGE)

Butcher moves forward again and lobs a second shock grenade.

"This one will make your hair stand on end you bloody bastard."

Shock Grenade vs. KAC 5: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Electricity Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3 DC 16 reflex save for 1/2 damage.
Critical Electricity Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

With a single electric blast, Butcher ends the resistance of the last android.

Combat over!

Kinpopo comes out of hiding and immediately eggs on the group Thanks the deities you are here! You have to hurry to the HQ! The researchers won’t be able to defend themselves! Quickly!

Drawn inside by the sounds of battle, they group finds themselves in the same large room where they met Sarmak earlier. Here, they find Sarmak again, holding his own in combat against a group of anacites, desperately trying to defend over a dozen researchers and other staff who’ve taken cover in a server room. Sarmak is clearly their last line of defense.

Help me out here! Sarmak shouts, and a group of three anacites immediately moves to intercept the group Deal with those three first!

The anacite warrior open fire, then move closer

Laser Array, Ratrace: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 141d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Laser Array,Lexicor: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 101d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Laser Array,Kadef: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 251d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

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Butcher
Lexicor
Ratrace
Kadef
Loxx
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Anacite
Anacite
Anacite
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Butcher casually activates a shock grenade and holds it dangerously long before tossing it directly between the two anacites in front of him so that its explosion affects both of them. Cook Grenade

Shock Grenade vs. KAC 5: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Electricity Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8 DC 18 reflex save for 1/2 damage.

Lexicor does not even have a chance to update his logs on the first combat when a second fight ensues.

”This is most unfortunate. Perhaps necessitated change in tactics.“

ranged toich attack : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 vs one closest to him

”Caustic Conversion is new for me. “

acid : 4d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 1) = 7 plus ongoing

Seeing that shooting seems to be a solid proposition, the tail and his boy take aim once more and open fire!

Ratrace
Vs blue
Hoping they are all flat footed against us!
Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 2 = 21 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9Fire

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 2 = 16 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Fire

Scrapheap
Vs red
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Electrical

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Butcher throws his grenade in response to the incoming anacites, and catches two in a blast of electricity. Lexicor's acid coats the third anacite and starts dissolving it, while Ratrace and Scrapheap land hit after hit.

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Butcher
Lexicor
Ratrace
Kadef
Loxx
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Anacite (Red 16)
Anacite (Blue 21)
Anacite (Orange 7 + acid ongoing?)
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Big. They probably have reach., so this probably draws an AoO.

Staff held high, Kadef rounds Lexicor to engage the anacite near him.

Move as shown.

Staff, Battle v KAC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 ... damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 S 0 0.1 Analog, knockdown, block

Loxx retreats to the second line and starts shooting the one of the anacites that is visible the best.

VS RED
Shoulder Needle Gun: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 231d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 - Magic Piercing | KAC

Kadef engages the anacite warrior, but his blow is deflected. Loxx then shoots from afar, and scores a hole in the anacite's armor.

The closest anacite slashes at Kadef, while the other two fires an impressive barrage of fire from the laser guns orbiting their heads.

Arm Blade, Kadef: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 281d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Firing all three lasers, multiple targets: Butcher, Ratrace, Scrapheap: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 181d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Firing all three lasers, multiple targets: Kadef, Loxx, Lexicor: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 291d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Everyone must roll a DC 13 Will save or become shaken

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Butcher
Lexicor
Ratrace
Kadef
Loxx
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Anacite (Red 24)
Anacite (Blue 21)
Anacite (Orange 7 + acid ongoing?)
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The pair keep laying down the fire!

Ratrace
Vs blue

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 - 2 = 17 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Fire

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 2 = 9 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Fire

Scrapheap
Vs red
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Electrical

Ugh dicebot!

That's 21 damage so far. Ouch.
Will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Going toe to toe with a large anacite is not the smartest strategy, but Kadef feels that he needs to keeps this one from stepping into the midst of the party. He strikes with his staff and then shifts carefully sideways to
put the bulk of his opponent between himself and the laser shooting enemy.

Careful 5' step as shown.

Staff, Battle v KAC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 ... damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 S 0 0.1 Analog, knockdown, block

Lexicor tries to resist the shaken overtaking him

willl : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Butcher lobs another shock grenade in between red and blue, but only after he holds it dangerously long after arming it. Cook Grenade

Shock Grenade vs. KAC 5: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 2 = 15
Electricity Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2 DC 16 reflex save for 1/2 damage.

Lexicor, knowing his aim is shaky, opts to breath a gout of energy on the north anacite (unless ongoing 5 acid takes it down first, in which case, change targets)

”Not the best tactical use, but concessions must oft times be made in battle.“

Augmentations dragon gland, wyrmling (15-ft. cone, 3d6 E, Reflex DC 11 half)

breath : 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 1) = 7

Ratrace manages to land a hit, but further shots from the ysoki and scrapheap miss.

Kadef is too careful, and his blow is too weak, and too low.

Butcher tosses a grenade, shocking two of the anacite warriors

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Lexicor douses the northern assailant in fire after the acid has done a job of thinning the armor plates of the anacite.
Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

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Butcher
Lexicor
Ratrace
Kadef
Loxx
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Anacite (Red 26)
Anacite (Blue 26)
Anacite (Orange 15 + acid ongoing?)
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Firing all three lasers, multiple targets: Kadef, Loxx, Lexicor: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 291d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Is it crit? 10 dmg?

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Gnashing his mandibles, Loxx endured the pain from the laser and continues to return fire.

vs RED
Shoulder Needle Gun: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 4 = 121d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 - Magic Piercing | KAC
Shoulder Needle Gun: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 4 = 121d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 - Magic Piercing | KAC

Yeah, I missed the crit:
Extra damage from the crit: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Loxx attempts to finish off one of the warriors, but misses twice.

Kadef's opponents shouts out “First the Starfinders, then Striving! We’ll pave the way for our creators to return!" as he hacks down with a sharp blade.

Arm Blade, Kadef: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 131d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Butcher seems to have drawn the ire of the other two anacites, who close in on him and lash out In the name of the Supreme-Proclaimant

Arm Blade, Butcher: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 301d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Arm Blade, Butcher: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 151d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

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Butcher
Lexicor
Ratrace
Kadef
Loxx
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Anacite (Red 26)
Anacite (Blue 26)
Anacite (Orange 15 + acid ongoing?)
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VS RED
Shoulder Needle Gun: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 4 = 141d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 - Magic Piercing | KAC
Shoulder Needle Gun: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 4 = 211d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 - Magic Piercing | KAC

Kadef parries a blow from the anacite and tries to use its force to pivot his staff into its legs.

Staff, Battle v orange KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 ... damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 S 0 0.1 Analog, knockdown, block
25 damage so far. Into hit points.

"No thanks, we don't want any Supreme-Proclaiming!"

Ratrace
Vs blue

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 2 = 15 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Fire

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 2 = 19 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 Fire

Scrapheap
Vs red
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 Elec

Butcher decides that a tactical withdrawal is his best option. He'll guarded step and then move.

Lexicor watches to see what targets remain standing
.

Loxx' first needles plinks off the Anacites armor, but the second one embed itself in the servos and short-circuits some capacitors.

Kadefs blow is deflected by the anacite.

Ratrace fires at the anacite twice, and by the second shot, the main power bank of the living machine explodes. Scrapheap misses.

Butcher takes a step back while Lexicor ponders his actions. Meanwhile, Sarmak is still standing strong, and knocks out an anacite himself.

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Butcher
Lexicor
Ratrace
Kadef
Loxx
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Anacite (Red 34)
Anacite (Blue DEAD)
Anacite (Orange 15 + acid ongoing?)
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Lexicor assesses the remaining foes.

Our chances for success have increased 35%.

In addition to the ongoing acid damage (5) he carefully steps back and launches a trio of force missiles at orange.

MMx3: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 4) + 3 = 13

Lexicor damages the acid-coated anacite, who proclaims You’re unfit to walk these hallowed streets!

Arm Blade, Lexicor: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 251d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Arm Blade, Kadef: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 4 = 191d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Arm Blade, Kadef: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 4 = 241d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

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Butcher
Lexicor
Ratrace
Kadef
Loxx
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Anacite (Red 34)
Anacite (Blue DEAD)
Anacite (Orange 28 + acid ongoing?)
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vs orange
Shoulder Needle Gun: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 4 = 131d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 - Magic Piercing | KAC
Shoulder Needle Gun: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 4 = 111d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 - Magic Piercing | KAC

"Moving to big Red!"

Ratrace
Vs Red

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 2 = 7 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Fire

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 2 = 5 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Fire

Scrapheap
Vs red
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Elec

Dicebot is the REAL winner...!

Butcher lobs an incendiary grenade over Ratrace's head and directly at red.

Incendiary Grenade vs. KAC 5: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Fire Damage (Burning): 1d4 ⇒ 3 DC 19 reflex save (Cook Grenade) for 1/2 damage and to avoid the burning condition.

Lexicor gasps as the wind is knocked from him and sparks fly

can he tell if the ongoing acid is burning/melting it at all? That was the last of it

The anacite's blades cut deeply. Kadef falls to the ground.

Burn an RP to stabilize.