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Crank Shaft kicks back in his chair during the debrief, nodding at the right moments.

"It's time to chill - at least until you need us again. You got my number - just gimme a call when that happens."

Shaft has just a drip of Mystical knowledge, so he might know something.

Mysticism check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

[ooc] Once the mission is complete, Shaft heads home where he shifts back to his man of the streets persona.

Profession: Ladies' Man: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

So, 48 credits

Shaft leans back around the corner & sends another sonic bolt at the undead amalgamation of limbs.

Bluff Trick CR: 1d20 + 16 + 4 - 20 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 4 - 20 = 1
Trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 3, 6) = 11

Thunderstrike pistol vs (FF) EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Sonic damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"Yuck."

The nimble android follows the line to the north, probably drawing the ire of the multi-limbed horror.
(Mobility bumps Shaft's KAC to 24)

He pops off a shot from his pistol before rounding the corner (Shot on the Run)

Trick attack via Bluff vs CR: 1d20 + 16 + 4 - 20 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 4 - 20 = 6
Trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 5, 6) = 13

Pistol shot vs FF EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
sonic damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

"Oh Hell no. That ain't cool. That's just nasty."

Shaft shucks & jives to the south, taking a shot just before he rounds the corner to the east, following the glowing line on the floor.

Bluff for Trick Attack vs Nasty's CR: 1d20 + 16 + 4 - 20 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 4 - 20 = 4
Trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (7, 1, 7) = 15

Thunderstike Pistol attack vs FF(?) EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Sonic damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Mysticism to answer that age-old question What the heck is that? : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

"Don't forget to snag his research data."

Turning away from the computer console, Shaft moves to peer around the corner, hoping to catch the uncontained creature by surprise.

Trick attack DC: 1d20 + 16 + 4 - 20 ⇒ (13) + 16 + 4 - 20 = 13
Trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (1, 4, 5) = 10

Sonic pistol vs FF? EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
sonic damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

He has a thermal capacitor, so negates 5 fire damage from the wall

Shaft takes a stab at reactivating the containment field.

Computers: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Shaft commits to a double move to reach the console on the far side of the room.

Shaft shoulder surfs whoever takes the seat at the terminal.
(Auto-assist for +2)

Crank played none of those

Shaft first rifles thru the pockets of Lubose's labcoat, looking for the quorlu's passcard, then moves on to the eastern door in the Secure Lab, examining it once he gets there.

Perception check on the door: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

Shaft moves after the drone, attempting to snatch the sample from its manipulator.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 16 - 2 = 18

Crank Shaft does the 'pop around the corner' dance again, hoping for better results than he had in his previous shot.

Bluff-based Trick Attacks vs Lubose's CR: 1d20 + 14 + 4 - 20 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 4 - 20 - 2 = 4
Trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (6, 5, 3) = 14

Sonic pistol attack vs (FF?) EAC: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 2 = 18
Spnic damage: 1d8 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 2 = 7

That looks like a little better than before

[dice=Survival knife vs KAC]1d20 + 6
[dice=Damage, S]1d4 + 2
[dice=Damage, S, critical]1d4 + 2
Better.

Don't forget to reroll the Trick damage as well for the crit.

Crank Shaft glides south to bring Lubose back into sight, fires again, then dances North & West around the central device Shot on the Run.

He burps & looks a bit queasy.

{b]"We gonna dance? Ol' Shaft here has some sick moves."[/b]

Bluff-based Trick Attack vs Lubose's CR: 1d20 + 14 + 4 - 20 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 4 - 20 - 2 = 2
Trick Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (5, 2, 7) = 14

Sonic Pistol vs Lubose's FF EAC: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 2 = 23
Sonic Damage: 1d8 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 - 2 = 2

"Just a graze - I'll have something more for you in a hot minute."

Fort save 17 vs Poison: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

I don't think that I've used my shirt reroll this session, so...

t-shirt reroll Fort save 17 vs Poison: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15

[ooc]better, but still not enough[/dice]

"That's some nasty stuff." says Shaft as he shakes his head. "Worse than a bottle of week-old Ripple.

He jinks to the right, trying to fake Kubose out, then shoots as he heads around the far side of the central device.

Bluff Trick Attack Dvs Target's CR: 1d20 + 14 + 4 - 20 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 4 - 20 - 2 = 13
Trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (7, 4, 7) = 18

Pistol attack vs Lubose FF EAC: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 = 19
sonic damage: 1d8 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 2 = 7

"How about you have a sip of my whine. It's got some bite too." offers Shaft, through clenched teeth.

Shaft looks behind him at Stell.
"I'll draw their attacks - can't have someone as pretty as you gettin' hurt." he says with a wink.

Shaft has Mobiliy, so his defenses are +4 vs AoOs

He breaks away from the zombie trio, finding a spot to take a better shot at Blue - his trick attack target.

Trick attack - Bluff vs Blue's CR: 1d20 + 14 + 4 - 20 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 4 - 20 = 12 trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (7, 5, 5) = 17
Sonic pistol attack vs Blue's (maybe FF) EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
sonic damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

As Shaft maneuvers into the lab, he calls out to Lubose.

"Secret lab? Nefarious plans? None o' that's gonna happen when we're around.

Trick Attacks vs Green's CR (may as well focus fire): 1d20 + 16 - 20 ⇒ (9) + 16 - 20 = 5 Trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 4, 2) = 9
Sonic pistol vs Green's EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
sonic damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Crank offers his advice as well.

Computers +9, so an auto-assist

"We got a key card, right?" says Crank.

Crank provides an auto-assist on the check.

Crank pauses to look at the picture on the desk before heading over in Darakwinn's footsteps to the fish tank, also looking for the access point to the subterranean secret lab.

Culture to appraise the happy couple image: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

"Really hoping that its not a reanimation project in the secret lair."

Perception to locate the hidden access point: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

"Thanks. my man. We'll get you outta here, fo sure."

Auto assist from Shaft

SM DC15: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Shaft flips thru his mission files, looking for the Ryphorian's name.

Packrat that I am, I tend to file notes away for certain PCs - the one's who are operatives in particular)

"So Karezen, no more slaving for the likes of Frozen Trove? What weird things have you got lurking in the background today?"

Shaft auto-aids Stell's Bluff check. He has also played 2-10 before.

I'll roll Stell's Bluff check

Stell tried acting like she (& by default, the rest of the crew) are just doing their assigned tasks.

Bluff & Expertise: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 13 + (4) = 25

Shaft shakes his his in a commissurotorial way, pointing toward the lift shafts while he mutters.

"More mess, upstairs. Just got the call."

Bluff: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

Since I think that Crank's Disguise skill is our best (at +16), I'll go ahead & roll the primary check.

Technical Disguises: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
plus assists, as provided

Shaft's willing to work with Stell, either acting to bolster her bluff or to manage a distraction if Sleight of Hand.

Shaft spends some time working on his own appearance, to bring forth a very forgettable android face.

disguise: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

AbadarCorp Entertainment wrote:

...shut your mouth!

At least we know what the sound track is like.

Yup - a whole lotta Bow-Chikka-Wow-wow.

His day job is Profession: Ladies' Man

Wait...is Crank Shaft one bad mother...

His name is Shaft - Crank Shaft after all.

Crank just nods his head, focusing his attention on a screen full of potential disguises, reaching out for a fist-bump with his shobhad bodyguard.

During the journey to Verces, folks may have noticed a Shobhad woman travelling with Crank Shaft. She'll answer to Sho'Nuff. She mostly lurks in the background & glowers at people, but occasionally she speaks up.
This is one of those times.

"Now Shaft, he's a complicated man. A people person. A man of the streets, Vercean streets, no less. He plans to wander around a bit to see what dirt he can hear about this company. And, he's handy with a disguise too."

"I've dressed up as worse things than being a cleaner."

He does offer up an arm for Pamatea's samples.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

A tallish android (well, tall for Absalom station - average for Verces) android in a trench coat pipes up from the corner where he was lurking.
His dark skin is highlighted by pulsing blue subdermal circuitry inlaid on both hands & along both cheeks. A well-teased mass of kinky hair sits atop his head. The mahogany handle of a silvered pick protrudes from his afro.

"That was probably Datch.