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Wow, and we're done. I'm really not sure how things would have turned out if we would have continued. I think if I had to pick I think we could have succeeded, but I had pretty substantial doubts.

Thanks for playing and running! It was a ron if fun, and I loved all of the group chatter in Discussion (even if I wasn't very talkative at times). Out of curiosity, would folks have interest in "keeping the band together" for another scenario? I could potentially run something if there's interest (or play) but I definitely understand if people are ready for a break after that last fight.

Anasi flies over to blue (still 30 feet above the jinsul) and takes another shot.

Blue is at -2 AC from the biohack last round.

Acid injector: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 2 + 2 = 8
Crit?: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Anasi has all of their limited biohacks available. -2 AC

"Ouch..."

Anasi sees their short life flash before their eyes as the magic missiles hit. Then, all of a sudden, they feel inspired.

Yay healing!

2d6 Stamina!: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Still feeling woozy however, they take out a serum and consume a healing serum.

1d8 HP: 1d8 ⇒ 7

"Okay, that's... Staar!" Anasi looks over and seems their companion fall to the dream monster. They fear all is lost, but somehow the dream monster is attacking nonlethally. Is it even real?

"Back to the jinsuls!"

"Woo!" Anasi lets out a yelp of excitement as the jinsul falls.

"Where... guys?"

They look and see Second-1 deep in thought with the center of the console. Down and to their right, they see Staar in a similar position.

"...Shooting more jinsuls it is." Anasi says, as they turn and fire on the jinsul on the other 60-foot column.

Anasi takes one shot at orange as a standard, and then loads a new battery into the weapon as a move. -2 penalty for range increment.

Shot 1: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 2 = 4
Shot 1 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Shot 1 crit?: 1d4 ⇒ 4

So many 4s

"Ow! This is starting to hurt!"

Anasi does the barathu equivalent of grit their teeth as they fire back (again) at the injured jinsul.

"Almost there..."

Shot 1: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 4 = 1
Shot 2: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 4 = 3
Shot 1 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Shot 2 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Shot 1 crit: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Shot 2 crit: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Not this round!

Anasi hisses as the magic missiles find their mark, but they keep firing at the jinsul.

"How are things coming? Should I back off here?"

Shot 1: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13
Shot 2: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 4 = 14
Shot 1 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Shot 2 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Shot 1 crit: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Shot 2 crit: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Anasi can fly wherever is needed.

After hitting once, Anasi keeps firing away at their jinsul.

Shot 1: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 - 4 = 0
Shot 2: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 4 = 16
Shot 1 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Shot 2 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Shot 1 crit: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Shot 2 crit: 1d4 ⇒ 4

No crits but 2 more damage. Yay...

Biohackers can't really use class abilities to heal at range at level 1-2 (Anasi can heal up to 4 HP but has to be adjacent).

One thing that I was unclear on is if you can administer healing serum via an injection (and thus an injection weapon at range). The injection weapon property says "This weapon or its ammunition can be filled with a drug, an injury poison, or a medicinal compound," but the healing serum text specifically says the serum is "imbibed". Anasi would also have to move to see Staar, and I don't think (like Sonomi said) they could move and pull out a serum in the same move and then injet as a standard. In theory Sonomi could have, but it's unclear (to me) if healing serums work via injetion weapons.

Anasi takes a couple of shots with minor inhibitors The unlimited type at the second green jinsul, trying to soften them up a little bit. It sounds like we'll need it.

Shot 1 vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 4 = 16
Shot 2 vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 3 - 4 = 15
Acid damage 1: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Acid damage 2: 1d4 ⇒ 3

If either of those hit, the jinsul is at -1 attack for the next 6 rounds. Might help.

"Seems like you all have this one well in hand. I'll move up the ramp and see if I can soften the next one up while you deal with this one."

Anasi flies up the ramp so they're 60 feet up, on the same level as the jinsul at the top in the center. Then, wanting to avoid the jinsul's legblades, Anasi float-flies off of the edge of the tower into empty space.

Double move at a 45 degree angle up the ramp (using diagonals every move) and then normal 2d movement off of the tower once Anasi reaches 60 feet off the ground. I drew a line again.

What a twist!

"Good plan. Let's do this, team." Anasi telepathically communicates, trying to keep the nervousness out of their voice.

Anasi will float upward at a 45 degree angle while moving on the map. They double move a total of 55 feet (by my math) but float upward 30 fee to be floating just above the platform's level.

I drew a line to show movement path if relevant, and I'm almost positive Anasi can make it 30 feet up if double moving around.

Anasi is flabbergasted. Speechless. They float in shock.

With Sonomi's yelling bringing them to their senses, they agree. "Yes, to the pit. We must do whatever we can, and do it quickly!"

Anasi will try to scan right before gunnery to confirm there forward arc is clear of shields.

Scan: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 10

At least that didn't really matter...

Anasi does their best to balance the shields, given parts of them keep exploding.

Computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Anasi will redistribute shields from the forward arc to the aft arc, since that's where we're going to be taking fire.

Instead of 10/6/6/10, Anasi will make the shields 4/6/6/16.

"If they miss and we need shields somewhere else next round, I'll try again."

Anasi's tentacles fly across the screens as they try to save the shields!

Computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Anasi lets out a triumphant yelp! "Yesshhh"

Anasi uses their tentacles to direct the sensors at the enemy ship.

Computers Scan: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Anasi looks troubled. Or, for those unfamiliar with their species, like a barathu.

"I... do not know what we should do. My medical training..."

Coin: 1d2 ⇒ 1

"We should go with Fitch, though I cannot articulate why."

Anasi frowns, as a barathu can, at their recent lack of success shooting. Rather than concentrate and aim carefully, they decide just blasting away at their opponent is the way to go.

Full attack 1!: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 4 = 2
Full attack 2!: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 4 = 3

Well, um, at least I'm getting all of the bad rolls out of the way?

Anasi does their best to do the scorpion killing thing, but switches to a minor inhibitor.

Acid again!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Acid!: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Poor rolling continues

Anasi quickly flies forward, drawing their weapon as they go if it wasn't out already. They quickly select a biohack synthesized for mechanical units and fire at the same one Casey went after.

Acid injection attack!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Acid: 1d4 ⇒ 2
If it hits, -2 to enemy AC for four rounds.

Anasi will do the only thing they know how, and speedily put their tentacles to work on the computers.

Computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Not their best effort.

Anasi will also take a crack at the overriding the door.

Engineering: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Once everyone's through, although they could easily float up the stairs, Anasi will look for a short cut everyone can use.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Rather than note the obvious anatomical problems with this plan, Anasi tries to help disguise the group as best they can.

Disguise aid: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Likewise, Anasi doesn't think of themself as especially intimidating, but they'll try their best to help out.

Inimidate aid: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Well those rolls were both almost good enough.

No real preferences here, but if Anasi has to pick one, probably Data Hack.

We really are chummy. Shame they keep wanting to try to kill us...

"Well it worked last time..." Anasi says to themselves as they pull out their liquidator and fire another acidic injection at red.

Liquidator Caustoject vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Acid: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Success means -1 to enemy attack rolls, but nevermind

"Maybe they won't expect surveillance from above..." Anasi says as they slip off into the tree tops.

Stealth cause why not: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

HA!

Anasi continues to fire, occasionally glancing around to see if anybody else is approaching their position.

Liquidator Caustoject vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Acid: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Anasi loads up another injection.

"Thisss time..."

Liquidator Caustoject vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Acid: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Once again, if hit the enemy takes a -1 to attack rolls.

Anasi floats closer to the creature to get a better shot before firing a minor inhibitor with their pistol.

"That wayy workss tooooo, Ears!" Anasi yells encouragingly as they fire.

Liquidator Caustoject vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Acid: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Doubt it hit, but the enemy takes a -1 to attack rolls if it did.

"Ohhh dear! Anasi vocalizes in a breathy tone. They quickly float toward Ears.

"Come thhhis waayyy!"

Double move (fly); Anasi also goes 5 feet up diagonally so he is 5 feet above "ground level".

Anasi does some forensic analyzing, using their years of experience studying above Bretheda to inform their analysis.

Life Science: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Unfortunately Anasi has really good Life Science and Perception, but is untrained in all of the other skills. Acrobatics, Stealth, and Survival are all at a +1. Since we've already rolled Perception they'll try Life Science.

I think we are. Right?

"Psssss!" Anasi yelps, sounding sort of like a balloon with the air being let out of it.

They take a guarded "step" to the side to get a better shot and use their Custom Microlab to analyze the creature.

This shouldn't count as an action, but the custom microlab allows Anasi to use physical science to ID any non-living thing with a die roll of 20. That gives Anasi a 29 to ID the creature. Anasi is typically intersted in special attacks/special defenses etc., but there's table variation with how IDing things goes.

After quickly checking their readout, Anasi tries to shoot the creature with one of their inhibitors.

Liquidator Caustoject: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Acid damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Inhibitor effect: Enemy takes -2 AC penalty for the next 6 (six) rounds.

Anasi floats after Staar into the room. After tensing up for a second, if nothing jumps out and tries to kill them, Anasi will also begin examining the bodies.

"Let's see if we can find out what happened to them."

Medicine: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

After restoring some power to the ship, Anasi floats down the hallway toward Staar.

"You're probably much better than me at forcing the door open, but I might be able to figure a way out to open it if you need."

Engineering?

Engineering: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Anasi floats down the gravity-less hallway toward Ears.

They reach out with their mind, "Any luck with that power core? I could see about helping with engineering it back together. I was in a lab once for a month that had terrible power fluctuations." Anasi begins to pull out an Engineering toolkit.

Assuming we aren't about to be jumped by someone/thing, Anasi will make an Engineering check to repair the power core after arriving.

Engineering: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Upon hearing Sonomi mention their consent forms, Anasi hurriedly comments, "No one worry, your personal medical history was used only according to your permissions granted on the forms! Fortunately the forms allowed use of the information by the Starfinder Society, of which Sonomi is a member, though I don't remember actually granting her permission to look through my papers..."

Ears

"Oh, yes, primarily chemical. Your method of... manipulating entropy, you say? That sounds very interesting! We should talk later about what exactly you mean by that."

Back to present

Despite lacking any cultural skills whatsoever, Anasi is adept at computers.

Computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Oops, apparently not that adept.

"I'll take Second's word for it. If there are no life signs, we should board to see if we can find logs as to what as befallen our comrades."

Anasi activitates their armor's life support systems.

If anyone is able to interpret barathu body language, you notice that Anasi appears to be a mix of surprised--almost stunned--and excited when Sonomi approaches. To most people, it looks like Anasi continues to float about a foot above the ground.

"Excuse me...miss? A pleasure to meet you. My name is Anasi, and I was hoping we could compare notes. I am also a 'biohacker' as you put it, though my background is in astro- and xenobiological engineering. On that note, I did not expect someone having a xylem/phloem-based nutrient transportation anatomy. Most of these medical survey questions don't really apply to you, but I would greatly appreciate a few pointers, especially from someone trained as you are, on putting together a few boosters geared toward your species' physiology."

Given time, Anasi will also greet ears and deliver the same medical survey questions they provided the rest of the group.

"I'm so looking forward to working with all of you! I guess we'll be getting started soon, won't we..."

Anasi collects the forms after everyone has filled them out. "Synthetics? Of course! I don't have as much first-appendage experience, naturally, but that won't stop me from manufacturing effective boosters designed for your somewhat unusual synthesized biology. To be fair, most Pact World species are unusual by my species' standards, but the barathu are uniquely adapted to our homeworld as most of you are to yours..."

Let me know if anybody isn't consenting to attuning (its a harmless class feature that only brings benefits); otherwise I'll go forward assuming everybody wants to benefits.

Fitch

"Oh, starships! I remember one time in orbit above Castrovel, there was this strange ship broadcasting information to the planet below that we had to take out! I picked up a few engineering tricks..."

Iteration-177

"I haven't spent too much time contemplating the divine, but I would love to spend a minute or two discussing Oras, if we have time."

VC Arvin

"One time... my first Starfinder adventure, actually... I was able to rescue an AbadarCorp mid-level executive from a crazy situation. If we can get through that, we can get through a bunch of blood-thirsty jinsuls... right?"

Celita

"It's nice to meet you, Celita. While I've never encountered the tear before, I have training as a technician and can certainly look over your code."

Zigvigix

"Oh, I was just telling about an adventure I went on at Castrovel. There was this strange mystical/technological item that played a big role. Oh, and I can help prepare medicinals for everybody!

Radaszam

"While I've never met an organized, hostile alien force on the battlefield before, maybe I can come up with something looking at how these jinsuls operate biologically..."

An early stage barathu holding what looks like an auto-injector (those with medical training will recognize it as a standard syringe stick) floats with the rest of the party as they visit each of the faction leaders. The barathu's normally jellyfish-like form is partially concealed within Vesk Brigandine I armor, with a lab coat fitted for a floating, gaseous creature draped overtop. Though inexperienced, they are eagar to help.

As the barathu approaches, you hear their voice telepathically projected into your mind. "Hello, everyone. My name is Anasi. I am a biochemical engineer, specializing in astrobiology and xenobiology, and I am thrilled to come along and assist in this endeavor in whatever way I can. I look forard to learning more about each of you! If you will consent to filling out a series of brief questions about your biological and medical history..." Anasi produces several clipboards with a pen and several page of medical and family history questions. They give one to each of you via a tentacle. "...it will greatly assist me in providing you biochemical boosters customized for your specific genetic sequence! Should you need such assistance later in battle, this will ensure my boosters take effect seemlessly and make the injection process painless!"

Those "filling out the forms" will count as having spent 10 minutes 'attuning' with Anasi's custom microlab. Anasi can deliver injectables/boosters to those that attune without needing to make a ranged attack at a range of 60 feet or less!

Checking in.

Player name: AFlashInTime
Character name: Anasi
Character class/level: Biohacker 2
Organized play #-#: 8601-710
Faction: SS(LE)
Day job: Profession Lab tech Lab tech: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16