Website access has returned, still here.
Search Posts
Alpha-83 looks at the others, then says, "That entirely depends. We are affiliates of the Starfinder Society, and we have been hired to investigate this ship and the asteroid as part of resolving the current dispute between Astral Extractions, Inc. and the Hardscrabble Collective. Are you affiliated with either of those organizations?"
"I propose we knock, and seek to talk to them. After all, they probably locked themselves in there to avoid the Akita."
Alpha-83 looks at the door. "Now, if the door has been physically jammed to keep out intruders, that means someone is inside. Perhaps we should attempt to open negotiation?"
While Blacklock attempts to wedge the door open, Alpha-83 examines the entry pad, then looks to pop the entry pad off and try to hotwire the door.
Fortunately, there's enough similarity between the Playtest and PF1 that you won't find the transition as jarring - I've struggled a bit with learning M&M myself.
Once they've mixed up saltwater concoctions, Alpha-83 says, "Let's see if anyone is left alive in the crew quarters, shall we?"
I am. I figured they'd borrow a lot of concepts from Starfinder, as well as Pathfinder Unchained. It felt like there were some test-bed concepts in each system. I've only covered as far as the classes so far, but I can tell you that if a Ranger wants to pursue bow archery, it looks like the Fighter multiclass feats are mandatory. They get almost nothing to benefit bow archery. They do, however, appear to be heavily invested in the Ranger Animal Companion. I think every Ranger feat level has a new Animal Companion feat.
With the website troubles yesterday afternoon and today, it might be a minute.
Alpha-83 looks over the kitchen, then sets about searching for any salt so they can make saltwater to carry around in case they encounter more Akata.
Oh, geez. I hope you've recovered from your tick-borne illness.
Still here.
Haven't seen it yet. I think I heard it was good, though.
Alpha-83 looks at the computer. "Given that it can't see us on the bridge, I suspect that system is not functional. Perhaps we should investigate the galley and crew quarters for any signs of other crew members."
"We should gather the noqual - it is highly valuable, after all. Now that we have restored life support and power, we should see if we can locate the remaining members of the team, and possibly the missing security card."
Alpha-83 moves to restore basic functions to the bridge - he doubts the ship will fly, but it would be nice to get life support and maybe the ship's log back.
Breaker fires another round from the tac-pistol.
Alpha-83 moves up to the doorway so he can maintain his line of sight on the akatas, then fires his tactical pistol at the same one.
With the Akata at his rear down, Alpha-83 turns back to the bridge and sights down his tactical pistol before firing at the nearest akata.
Casting magic missile as a full-round action at the akata in the rear, because it can hurt me.
Spinning, Alpha-83 sees the Akata coming from behind. Gathering magical energy, he works the strands into his magic missile blast to send all three hurling into akata.
Alpha-83 sighs as Boris throws a grenade into the bridge, possibly alerting the akata and damaging critical systems. He prepares to cast a pool of grease if any of the akata charge them after Boris sets off the grenade.
Alpha-83 waits for Boris to open the door, tactical pistol drawn.
Alpha-83 studies the Noqual, then follwos Boris up to the door to the bridge.
Alpha-83 says, "Given the presence of the akata, I highly doubt there are any survivors. We should take control of the bridge first. Once we have done so, any survivors will likely emerge from their hiding place, and we will be in control of the bridge, which will allow for negotiating strength." Alpha-83 watches Gryggax cast his spell, then asks, "Where did you learn a spell for speaking with the deceased? I have not seen such used before."
"I have read about them. They may have gotten here due to the crew taking a risk - their cocoons contain Noqual metal, which is highly valuable."
With the Akita prone, Alpha-83 pulls out his tactical pistol and fires off a round at it.
Unfortunately, his shot ricochets off the floor and misses.
Alpha-83 calls out, "These are a type of creature called an Akita. Their bite infects its victim with their parasitic offspring. They cannot hear, and do not need to breathe. They are not susceptible to flame, ice, or poison and rarely need to eat. They are susceptible to saltwater, if anyone has any."
Alpha-83 considers the snarling creatures, attempting to identify what they are.
He then looks at the one charging he and Gryggax and decides keeping it at bay is his best choice. He reaches out to the strands of magic in the universe and manipulates them to create a patch of Grease underneath the beast.
Alpha-83 will follow Boris through the door, tac pistol at the ready.
Alpha-83 cautiously follows the group onto the ship, then shakes his head at Blacklock's suggestion. "I think we should find the power generator first, and assess its condition. If the generator is going to blow up by us restoring basic life support, it would be good to know before that happens."
"The Acreon is quite heavily damaged. I doubt that we will be able to pilot it back to Absalom Station without conducting repairs. The ship does have gravity and basic life support functions, however, it will be cold. It may also be dark, so if you are unable to see in the dark, you will need a light source." Alpha-83 checked the charge on his pulsecaster, now back to maximum, as well as made sure his tac pistol was loaded. He then took up position behind Blacklock as the other prepared to enter the ship.
"The foe appears to be fleeing. I believe we should now resume our mission, yes? We will have to learn more about why this necroglider attacked us." As they approach the Acreon, Alpha-83 begins scanning the ship, attempting to learn more about it.
Alpha-83 attempted to lock onto the enemy's weapon system, hoping that by destroying it the necroglider would flee.
"Communications are open if you would like to do so." Alpha-83 opened the communications to allow Gryggax to contact the enemy vessel. As Gryggax attempted to do so, Alpha-83 attempted to lock onto the enemy's weapon system.
GM, could we have the ship stats posted at the top of the campaign with the Roll 20 link? It would make it easier to reference so we get the right stats.
"The port shields have taken a hit. I'm drawing power from the other shield arcs to shore it up."
”Should we target a specific system?”
"Scanning incoming ship." Alpha-83 punched up the scanners, analyzing the craft, looking at shields, armor, and weapons, in particular.
Since I haven't hopped on a gun yet, I will do a premlinary scan before I do.
"Affirmative. Raising shields and preparing for assault. Shall I angle them to focus our protection?"
Wait, I am? How'd that work out?
Alpha-83 steps up to the sensor and communications systems. "I feel that my abilities are best suited to operating the sensors and communications. Though I am not limited to these options, I believe them to be my best choice."
Sorry for the delay, I was traveling for the holiday weekend.
"I concur. We have business to be about, and we must do so. Still, I would like to know the identity of whoever it is that is tailing us."
Alpha-83 looks decidedly uncomfortable with all the press coverage and staring. "This will make it difficult to avoid whoever it was that shadowed us outside Mama Fat's. I wonder how the news outlets got our photographs? I don't recall ever having my picture taken."
Alpha-83 will request permission to and then scan the contract into his computer so they can make sure they have a record of it for their own reference. It then thanks the Captain for his hospitality before exiting the ship. As it and Boris make their way to the rendezvous, it muses to the Dwarf, "I see the confusion in the contract. Astral Extractions did not include a line about them obtaining sole ownership of anything Hardscrabble recovered or found, yet Hardscrabble was to prospect on behalf of Astral. I believe Astral has interpreted that because Hardscrabble was acting on their behalf, they assume ownership of anything they find, while Hardscrabble's case is that since Astral did not specify sole ownership, the Drift Rock is rightfully theirs. That Hardscrabble was using Astral's ship to do the job only adds to the confusion. Is this your assessment as well?"
Alpha-83 looks over the contract, comparing the contract to what it knows of the laws of Absalom Station and the Pact World - the relevant jurisdictions.
"I am also not a lawyer, nor am I a miner like Boris. However, I will compare this contract to what I know of the laws governing the relevant areas. Perhaps I will see something that jumps out to me." Looking over the contract, Alpha-83 carefully considered each section of the contract, and compared it to the relevant statute. His new intelligence module was already paying dividends, it seemed.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Captain. My name is Alpha-83 - if you require a more human-sounding name, you may call me Breaker. Your ship seems well cared for and maintained. I think I speak for both of us when I say we would be happy to have a drink and meal with you." Alpha-83 felt this was a much more comfortable setting for it - although it was curious what sort of exotic foods were at the Estrella de Corazon.
|