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Chronicle sheet looks good. Thanks for an awesome game everyone!

The computer is password protected.

Did we address this already?

Hack password-protected computer (Computers): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27

Yeah, definitely interested in an answer to the battery question.

Darkrunner approaches the East vault door and helps Shokil.

Engineering (with George aid): 1d20 + 17 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 6 = 29 Or, if Shokil is keeping lead with that better result, maybe we should let him take the +6 aid from George and another aid from Darkrunner's roll here.

Darkrunner checks the bodies of their assailants from the previous room to see if theres a battery he can use.

Because... for the first time in a long time, Darkrunner has actually used quite a bit of the battery from his pistol.

Interesting. I'm not familiar with keeping enemy status and possible stabilization in Starfinder. Is it possible RED could re-enter combat?

Darkrunner continues using the narrow space around the cars, and darting around them to keep the remaining house guessing as to the next direction he'll shoot from. Using his datapad, he controls the lights in this room and has them strobe just before his shot to create additional confusion.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 202d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (5, 7, 1, 7) = 20
If this succeeds, BLUE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Darkrunner continues to circle around the car, skulking around behind the dog to snipe it from behind.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 172d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 = 6 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (3, 2, 8, 5) = 18
If this succeeds, BLUE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Darkrunner circles around the nearby car where he can safely fire over the hood at the remaining dog.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 292d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 6) = 16
If this succeeds, BLUE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

and that Darkrunner would have waited. If it's all the same to you, let's assume that ten minute rest took place. Apologies for the confusion.

Strictly speaking, he offered a direction to the team, didn't act. But, alls well that ends well.

Darkrunner sighs and quickly runs into the room, seeing what digital distractions might work on the beasts as he waits for the opportune time to fire on one of them.

[full round] trick attack RED (moving 15 ft)
corona laser pistol attack RED, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 132d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (8, 4, 3, 7) = 22
If this succeeds, RED is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

We should take some for completeness of our report, but it will continue to affect our minds. However, we train for this!

Thinking further on what they've found he remarks Interesting that we find a new "green" substance, instead of noqual. It just goes to show, there is always something new to uncover and study.

Darkrunner comes down from the catwalk and suggests the proceed through the double doors to the Northwest.

This way?

We're not just doubling on crit? If not...
Extra crit damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11

Darkrunner didn't take his turn but seems un-bolded? I presume that's a mistake. Here it is anyway :)

Now on the walkway, Darkrunner rushes around the walkway towards his target, continuing the attempted distraction with digital effects.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 302d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 = 6 critical burn 1d4
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 344d8 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 2) = 7
If this succeeds, BLUE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Darkrunner hustles up the stairs and starts stalking along the walkway for a more level shot.

[double move] now on walkway

Yeah, noticing that. Will roll next round.

Listening to his teammate, Darkrunner does indeed shift his aim to Davaine.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 252d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (6, 1, 2, 4) = 13
If this succeeds, BLUE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Is it reasonable for him to target her up there from down below at his angle?

Why, do you think 26 is not enough?

Oh, the way DCs scale I usually don't have a lot of faith in a natural 3. But, yeah, phew!

How do you know we're not turning your ghouls back on you!

Darkrunner's electronics emit recorded sounds of their previous foes in an attempt to unnerve the lashunta. He only rushes just enough into the room to fire on one of them.

[full round] trick attack RED (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack RED, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 272d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 = 6 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (1, 8, 4, 1) = 14
If this succeeds, RED is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Darkrunner is distracted and suddenly realizes there's a door to be broken into. He approaches it an nods at George's offer for help.

Unlock door (Engineering, assisted): 1d20 + 17 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 6 = 26
grr... can he keep trying?

Hope you and the family are feeling better soon!

Darkrunner seems pleased that they're making progress on the ghouls.

Perhaps we can surround the last one!

He rounds the corner and attempts to taunt and distract it with sounds of its fallen ghoul companions.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (moving 20 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 132d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 = 6 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 2) = 11
If this succeeds, BLUE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

With things getting tight, Darkrunner cuts to the sign and starts back down the hall where he only has a clean shot at one of the ghouls (for now).

[full round] trick attack ORANGE (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack ORANGE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 282d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 = 8 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (8, 8, 3, 6) = 25
If this succeeds, ORANGE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Does Red still have critical burn from Darkrunner's natural 20?

Satisfied having distracted his first target enough for hefty damage, he glides to the right and tries again on a different ghoul.

[full round] trick attack ORANGE (moving 10 ft)
corona laser pistol attack ORANGE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 212d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8 critical burn 1d4
Computers (specialization skill mastery take 10), Trick attack fire damage: 10 + 17 = 274d8 ⇒ (6, 8, 1, 3) = 18
If this succeeds, ORANGE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Huh yeah, I missed that this could apply in combat. Has skill focus (computers), so just assume a 27 result there from now on (and I suppose for that roll too, if allowed). 10 + 17

Darkrunner sighs, looking around for the source of the music before springing into action.

He rushes along the wall through the door and attempts to cause some of the lights behind the ghouls to flash and strobe a bit for distraction and to mask when he stops in his run.

[full round] trick attack RED (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack RED, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 302d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 = 5 critical burn 1d4
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 194d8 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 2) = 8
If this succeeds, RED is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

wow, very low damage rolls

Begins penning screen-play for Top Gun & Zombies :P

Darkrunner frowns in disappointment at what he hears. It's not that he wants trouble, but...?

He goes ahead and opens the door, his laser pistol in his hand at his side.

As she leads them through the secret door, Darkrunner makes a point to look around for cameras that would have caught it opening, and their passing through it.

I checked in with law enforcement, of course, but that only led to Onshore being cleared wihtin the day! To this day, Eleveri is listed as missing. I don't dare to cross onshore, because I'll 'disappear' the same way...

Are they aware that you did this? Is there any lingering risk of retaliation?

Caliavet stays back in her storefront, correct? Does she close the secret door after us?

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In the office beyond the tunnel...

Darkrunner looks for clues that this office has been recently occupied.

Perception, recently occupied office: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

If nothing notable turns up, he approaches the door quietly and carefully. He presses his ear to it and listens for activity on the other side.

Perception, listening for activity beyond the door: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

Are you afraid to say more because you believe they'll come back for you? We can conceal where we got any info and it should be safe for you to tell us.

Sense motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 to go with the above convincing

Tomorrow is spend-a-day-in-a-car-day, so I might be a bit slower to post.

That was today for me (12 hours to return home), but catching up now :)

1 is not an auto fail on skill checks..

Aware of that, but having strong doubts that the DC for our level is that low. Assuming average/expected-value on a roll from George ({10 or 11}+13+6), we can very easily do better than the nat-1 result. He has to roll <5 to do worse.

Darkrunner could certainly take one of the liquidator disintegrator pistols for damage versatility, but he doesn't need it.

Of course it is a trap. Darkrunner remarks stoically.

He nods at his fellow android. Let us commence disarming.

Accepting George's masterwork engineering toolkit he approaches it cautiously.

Disarm, Engineering (aid, masterwork toolkit): 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 2 + 4 = 24

Nooooooooooooooo. Maybe George wants to take over and assume Darkrunner's roll is an auto-aid?

Mid procedure, he begins to think something is off in his sensors and articulation, and makes an offer to George to lead the disarming with his solid aid.

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Darkrunner approaches the counter.

Hello, yes. We came across some credsticks and on analyzing them found that your establishment was used to make large deposits into them. We thought you could be helpful with information about the customers so that we might... trace the credits back to their original source. Perhaps they would find that helpful.

The anroid is not the best liar, so he attempts to maneuver the safest set of facts. He certainly isn't good at "warming up" others.

Darkrunner was too busy holstering his laser pistol and looking over the bodies to help with hacking the credsticks.

I should focus better. I would have been a great help there.

Scajamine Clerking & Payroll... let's see.

Culture: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26

Darkrunner sees that the sounds of their fallen comrades appears at least reasonably effective and he continues to circle behind the last mercenary.

You had your chance to retreat. He thinks to himself.

[full round] trick attack ORANGE (moving 20 ft)
corona laser pistol attack ORANGE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 292d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10 critical burn 1d4
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 344d8 ⇒ (5, 8, 8, 2) = 23
If this succeeds, ORANGE is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Darkrunner continues to circles around the battlefield.

We have them surrounded now. he states plainly while continuing to deliver fire. He switches up his digital audio illusion to sound like the enemies' fallen companion issuing suggestions to move in just the wrong way.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (or if down YELLOW) (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE (or if down YELLOW), F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 292d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 = 6 critical burn 1d4
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 374d8 ⇒ (1, 7, 6, 3) = 17
If this succeeds, BLUE (or if down YELLOW) is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Probably going to actually get a flat-footed enemy out of this

Was driving yesterday, but back in action!

Darkrunner thinks he notes fellow operatives.

These seem to be ghosts. No matter, they won't be familiar with the ways of the hacker.

He glides around them to the side continuing to employ digital distractions.

[full round] trick attack BLUE (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack BLUE, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 232d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8 critical burn 1d4
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 204d8 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 6) = 21
If this succeeds, RED is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

I'm driving all day tomorrow and likely won't be able to post. Should be able to resume in the following days.

The next shot won't be to warn...

Darkrunner states as he advances forward again, keeping the same target. The sound effects from his datapad are still sufficiently disorienting and he's not sure they've identified the source.

[full round] trick attack RED (moving 30 ft)
corona laser pistol attack RED, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 192d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 = 6 critical burn 1d4
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 194d8 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 3) = 14
If this succeeds, RED is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

The android sighs softly to himself. Being right is not always fun. Darkrunner does what he does best: commanding his datapad to emit just the right sounds to distract aggressors while moving into position to take advantage of it.

[full round] trick attack RED (moving 25 ft)
corona laser pistol attack RED, F damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 112d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8 critical burn 1d4
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 354d8 ⇒ (2, 8, 5, 6) = 21
If this succeeds, RED is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

brilliant opening attack roll -_-

As the evidence of recent visitors increases, I have to wonder if there are some still here in the area.

Darkrunner points out the pot shards.

It seems the last crew wasn't very thorough.

The android turns his auto-sensors on structural remains for more cultural identification. He was underwhelmed by the lack of fidelity in engineering findings, but it seems the remains have been overly disturbed by untrained hands.

Culture: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

At the dig site, Darkrunner uses his engineering proficiency to judge the sophistication of their society from structures left behind.

Engineering: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

At Computers +21, Darkrunner cannot fail that check. Open the computers spoiler.

Fascinating. What is this? A digital signature of an apple encrypted within the transmission. This message did not originate either on Absalom Station or anywhere within the Tabori cluster...

Fast start! :) Catching up.

Did any of you play 5-11: Archivist’s Inquiry?

No

Darkrunner listens to the briefing, curious that the Organization took what others find unimportant... or just don't understand. He looks down in contemplation, some of the circuit pattern on his face exhibiting waves of light.

Perhaps the thieves or the Organization know more about Ulumbia than we do.

He then continues to listen to Almina explain what she knows about the remaining living three of original seven. Then Alvin explains where the group is headed.

Oh, I see. I suppose we'll see for ourselves what they might have learned of Ulumbia... as long as there are traces left there.

Culture: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

b]“Absolutely! They’re conniving, manipulative, killers. They joined the Society, but they weren’t Starfinders. We were just a means to an end—a convenient shield, that could extend their reach and line their pockets. They were always operating against us.”[/b]

Yes, do you suppose the Society has strengthened our screening process in light of that situation? Could the Organization have planted further agents amongst our ranks?

He returns to more immediate curiosities.

How did we learn of this golarionquake weapon?

A stoic android with crystal blue eyes and feint circuit-print patterns on his face enters the meeting room and greets those present.

Hello, I'm Darkrunner. I specialize in computer systems, specifically getting into them when I'm generally not supposed to.

Darkrunner nods solemnly at the response.

That does make the best sense.

Darkrunner exhales visibly when the Brigadier confirms the worthiness of their kill.

I wonder where these stridermanders had come from when they move in.

He asks the vesk Do you think it's possible more could move in later?

Don't let it get away!

Darkrunner sprints through the area, hoping to somehow corner it.

[double move]

Just to confirm that is just an attack, not a trick attack, right Darkrunner?

Yes, movement seems more trouble than it's worth at the moment.

@Darkrunner: I'm going to go BOOM next round, which likely has you within reach. Is that ok with you?

Ok with me.

Darkrunner grunts in pain as he gets lashed by the alpha. He decides its better to not risk attempting to move away again, but fires back at point blank.

[standard] trick attack YELLOW
corona laser pistol attack YELLOW, F damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 152d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 = 8

It worked once, it can work again! He grimaces slightly at the size of the alpha and backs away from it firing, emitting the sounds of skittermanders past to confuse it.

[full round] trick attack YELLOW (moving 10 ft S)
corona laser pistol attack YELLOW, F damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 152d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 = 8
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 343d8 ⇒ (7, 1, 4) = 12
If this succeeds, YELLOW is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

They had no distinguishing marks, so I took the liberating of giving them colored borders so we can specify clearly.

There they are! Follow the bouncing ball!

He sprints into the room emitting distraction noises and visuals on his datapad firing at the one to the right.

[full round] trick attack RED (moving 30')
corona laser pistol attack RED, F damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 152d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 = 8
Computers, Trick attack fire damage: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 213d8 ⇒ (3, 7, 1) = 11
If this succeeds, RED is flat-footed against this attack
Debilitating Trick (Ex) When you succeed at both the skill check and attack roll of your trick attack, you can make the target flat-footed or off-target until the beginning of your next turn. (choosing flat-footed if it works)

Darkrunner rejoins the Brigadier once it seems that all of the spirits are rejoined and happy.

I think we've done as much as we can to set things right for the skittermander spirits, and in the grand scheme of things it didn't really take so long! What do you say to finishing that hunt for stridermanders?

He assumes she will be relieved and ready to move on. When the rest of the party is ready, he gathers them at the Eastern double doors and throws them open!