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stealth: 1d20 + 4 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 10 = 22

Fortify Position, engineering: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33

Assuming the below is actually correct...

I propose that the dusty cargo chamber is suitable for our base of operations--as long as the dust does not cause sneezing. I will monitor computer systems, secure the area, things of that nature, unless someone has other ideas for my skills.

The 'droid sends out the drone to scout for both enemies, and computer access points to hack into--or even good spots for things like tripwires for alarms in their hiding position rather than explosives!

As I have night-vision modules, I will also "go nocturnal" which should reduce my need for relying on my rather poor stealth abilities.

Secure Area, engineering: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33

Chip wordlessly picks up a jet pack, then goes over to Kaz to see about the locked crate.

Engineering?: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30

BOTTING FOR ANGEL

With Chip & Aldo's help...

Computers(C) 7 ranks: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 40

drone stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
drone perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Drone placed, at the corner...

staying in the hall would be most attractive: any damage would be explained by the malfunction.

Chip will send his drone (which does have a camera) as a lookout to gain as much warning of approaching crew as possible, then immediately set to work.

Normally I'd say "let's get someone else to vote" but this is SUPER time-sensitive, so I'm tending to think we should just DO it...posting in Slack

EDIT: as per Slack, I'm going to take the heat if we eff this up, but we definitely need to move.

Chip barks out his suggestion, and sends his drone (I can't tell where is a good place to scout on the map; if there's more than one suitable spot, pick a random one)

Angel, you are more skilled with computers. I'll assist you.

Computers, aid: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

First, a desperate question for a desperate action: Does Chip think it's possible to access the wrecked robots' computer systems to indicate that they've malfunctioned and destroyed each other??? If I think that's feasible I'll go balls to the wall on that plan, working with Angel to hack the crap out of them.

If not...

1) find as good a place to hide the wreckage as possible that is close by
2) do that, all working together
3) after we do that, some of us can work to disassemble the robots to then hide the constituent parts more thoroughly

Does this work?

Chip looks intently at the last droid. STAAAYY ON TARGET...

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 = 23
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 = 16
damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1) + 5 = 9

Chip holds his tongue and fires. (black if it's still up)

Aldo's trick shot worked, so they're flat footed, yes?

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 2) + 5 = 12

REMINDER: we all get +1 to hit foes Kaz threatens!

Chip and the drone--now with ACID WEAPON!!--fire on the sentinels. Focus on red first.

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 4) + 5 = 15

He lobs a grenade that he hopes will be relatively quiet.

...wat

well THIS is going well...

Of course, Kaz. I shall try to find a defensible and stealthy position.

Engineering, Fortify Position: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22 <--pffff that's a success!! Eff you dicebot!!! HA

Chip will also use the Secure Area downtime activity (will NOT set explosive traps, at least not on the first day...will discuss that with the group!)

clarification request: can we do one of the checks before stealth? Like, say, Chip tries to "Avoid Cameras" before his Stealth check?

crap.

stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

See "crap" above

Pirates? Kaz ponders for a moment... Then he looks over at Chip. What do pirates say in your old movies? ARRRGGGHHHH and Mah-Tay? Kaz seems a little confused as if maybe he is mixing movies.

Chip very slowly tilts his head in response to Kaz, and the 'droid actually blinks several times (a rarity) as this is processed. Then, the 'droid sways a little, weaving its hands a bit, and says in a half-whispered humming voice, Aren't you...a little old for...video games???

Chip then straightens to his normal gait. I support our group-adoption of a battle cry of "ARE!!"

While not *quite* as good as Angel at computers, Chip is no hacker slacker!

Computers: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Computers: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26
Computers: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Computers: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Computers: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

With no other viable alternative or option, Chip continues to fire.

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

ref: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 <--that was close...leaves me with 8 hp

Chip manages to dodge some of the acid, but he's on death's door and cannot directly support Kaz, so he backs off a bit before continuing to fire.

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Crit effect: PULSE DAMAGE: 1d4 ⇒ 2

You have a force shield up, so I have you as having some SP left.

the force shield gives temp HP, not SP. I am pretty confident my count of 0 sp and 27 hp is correct.

Swagger Handcannon v FLAT FOOTED: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

drone attack V FLAT FOOTED: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

ref: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
oof.

Current: 0 St, 27 hp

Chip silently berates himself for having set up a tasty target (HONESTLY, what rational creature would PREFER A DRAGON???), and moves to triangulate--but still in range in case Kaz needs some direct backup.

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Chip continues to move forward to hopefully provide some direct support for Kaz. While he closes, he can be heard to mutter in an accented voice ...I rather prefer a dragon!! He stops, tilts his head, then mutters in his own voice Actually, I think I'd prefer cavalry. Why would a rational being prefer a dragon??

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Chip activates his extra shielding, then moves closer to take some heat of Kaz as soon as he can. The drone continues firing on the wounded foe.

Temp HP: 9

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

perception, Chip: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Chip and the drone keep firing on the final opponent.

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Both Chip and the drone concentrate on White. Chip closes a bit, anticipating taking some heat off Kaz if he gets hit again.

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Chip gives the drone the new ENGAGE command, and it turns to fire on the near-dead foe. Chip does the same (unless the drone offs it, inwhich case hit the most injured)

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Don't argue with success...keep the same actions! (targeting same wounded enemy)

Engineering (drone): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Chip's drone continues its previous action--jamming up the gears

engineering: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38

...while Chip himself draws his handcannon and fires at the wounded Ej thug

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Chip sends his drone closer, with it grasping several stones in its arms. He turns to Angel conversationally.

Angel, my strengths are in engineering, and yours are computers. I suggest we play to our own strengths. Do you concur?

Meanwhile, the drone hurls its stones into the gears!

Engineering: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38

for the record, engineering/computer checks can be done from 20' away

reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Chip takes the acid full in the face, only really noticing when his eyes start to melt and his lungs blister.

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

...fascinating...

Angel knows she ain't the best swimmer, so she sticks closer to Aldo & Kaz during her attempt...

Athletics(C): 1d20 + 0 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 0 - 2 = 11

Chip tips his head about 3 degrees farther than normal, but swims after Aldo, ready to grab his rope.

athletics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

I forgot how high my athletics skill was...

Can we experiment a bit with swimming in an arc above the trench, to avoid some of the current's pull?

survival aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Seven?!?! That's a Lotta toggle flips. But...SEVEN!!!

Agreed (but I'd be fine with going for all of it if there's a vote tie...)

Chip opts for the laser pistol again, and tries to determine if he hits whether the fire is effective or if he should switch to the Big Gun...

laser pistol: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29
Fire: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

drone attack, cavitation pistol: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Dont forget Kaz’s Coordinated Shot Feat, comrades get a +1 to hit w/ ranged weapons on same opponent Kaz is in melee with.

excellent reminder. Perhaps have that in a "conditions" spoiler or something that you can copy any time you're in melee so we don't forget (BLESS PRAYER HASTE!!)?

Chip and the drone both fire on the elemental. Chip hesitates for only a moment while reaching for his swagger handcannon, and opts instead for his laser pistol, thinking fire damage might be more effective here!

laser pistol: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 <--or not...
fire: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

drone is separate--between the big rock & the wall to the right of the elemental

Just to be sure I fully understand: the more of the metal we take, the better off the Aglians are?

If that's the case, between piloting and engineering (of both Chip & Angel) I'd advocate to GOFER IT and get it all!!

I fully support education of all kinds, and would be delighted to enter a school.

Chip decides that this, he can do.
OHMMMMMMMMM

diplomacy, aid: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

if Chip ends up being required for this, we're in major trouble...

life science: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Kaz moved

Chip, recalling the area of effect the last jelly used, spreads out to attack.

Swagger Handcannon: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 2 = 14
P: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

drone attack: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 2 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Chip looks directly in Shan's eyes for an uncomfortable moment.

That IS unacceptable.

with a long breath, he adds in a gravelly voice I aim to misbehave.

Returning to his regular mode of speech, he asks How, precisely, do we contact the aglians?

Chip tilts his head about 3 degrees more than usual--a sign of agitation.

Are you suggesting that the EJ terraforming activities here will wipe out this species? If that is the case...I believe we may have a moral imperative to prevent this genocide. This is my opinion if it matters, but it is not wholly my decision...

Chip snaps to. My apologies, I was woolgathering.

Android and drone get to work shoring up the pumps, rerouting power and even flow when possible.

Engineering: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23

you could save the Terra-5 station.

is this, in fact, what we want??? :-)

that Sense Motive is literally impossible for me to make...

can we roll the rack out easily enough to salvage? I'm not sure about the armor, unless Kaz can shoulder it...