Dr. A-Prof's page

Thanks again - always a pleasure playing in one of your games.

Dr. A-Prof got a trading card of themselves as well for their special item.

Dr. A-Prof awaits (redies) the Guardian's response before continuing.

However, they will fly 10 ft up & closer to avoid further undead attacks.

Dr. A-Prof's collective carapaces take on a metallic sheen as they fly forward, toward the undead guardian.
They manifest overly large hands, moving them in a placating fashion.

"Guardian - please stay your wrath & let us explain. The Complex is damaged & failing. Without our help, it will soon collapse & the River will disperse into the void. We only wish to effect repairs on the mechanisms you guard, so that the River might be restored to its full grandeur."

Diplomatic entreaties: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

grrrr - using my t-shirt reroll

Diplomacy, one more time: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 2 = 27

Trober's tenseness catches Dr. A-Prof's attention.

They buzz "Don't ztrezz - work with uz on the puzzle inztead."

The Collective helps Seldszar position the wings just right.

The Collective considers snagging the butterfly wings to move them over to one of the red, wingless statues but opts to consider whether the blue statues can be repaired instead.

Perception? Engineering? something else?

Prondering the Cultural significance of this puzzle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

The Collective has no clue.

Life Science DC is 5 less if it deals with Xenobiology: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

"Hyzzopus - very interesting. They're zymbolic of zacrifizez made for the sake of love."

The Collective gives the statues an appraising look before flitting off to the relative East to peer into that alcove.

Am I right in concluding that an amorphous composite-being with a fly speed could easily negotiate this hazard?

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

"Hmm - thoze zigils - zunlight & wind they zhow."

Engineering: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Dr. A-Prof calls their handy tech-assistant, Phipps, explaining the situation while offering images of the controls to the brennari.

Phipps does Engineering over the vid-phone: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

The Collective ponders the ramifications of the River.

Physical Science about the River: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

"Zo..." says the Collective.

"Do you believe that turning off the engine will allow it to be repaired & then zafely reztarted? And won't that be difficult with the mazter controlz found inzide the engine'z heart?"

"Can we take a look at the engine? We've got a wide range of zkillz - perhapz we might zee zomething that otherz have mizzed.""[/b]

The Collective buzzes as they shift away from their mechanized apotheosis.

We are szcientiztz. Iz it pozzible that you're collecting learned perzonagez in an effort to discover that ailz the River of Ztars?

reflex save DC11 vs grenade: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

The Collective flares wide as the grenade explodes, managing to reduce the effects of the blast.

Their buzz deepens in pitch, almost to a thrum, but not quite as they fly forward & up toward the pirates hidden behind the cargo.

Spending an RP for an extra Mutation point

"We came to help, to zzee what'zz wrong with the River of ZZtarzz, but thizz is how you greet uzz?
A zzad day - zzo zzad - for you."

Adaptive Strike vs Yellow's EAC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
shock damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

The Collective tumbles in & around various systems to optimize the T-Bolt's engines.

Acrobatic Engine Optimization - Go!: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 = 19

Since Trobor is likely to just drive the T-bolt away from the conflict, Xagyg grabbing the pilot seat seems logical to me

Dr. A=Prof handles their part the best way they know how.
With the guns.

shipboard gunnery: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18
damage in case it matters: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 3) = 12

Diplomacy check that I forgot earlier: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

"We have come to help with the River zituazion, but if departure iz what you demand, depart we muzt."

It seems like the Collective had planned to play on the shared problem that had befallen the River of Stars, but opts to play into Trober's deft maneuvering for another possible solution.

The Collective takes aim at the Dyad (presuming it falls in the Thunderbolt's front arc).

front arc coilgun: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
coil gun rounds: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 2) = 10

No, only one has been used since we all get a special +2 bonus for all our rolls this round.

Thanks - I missed that.

Dr A quickly realizes that the torpedoes are being controlled elsewhere. They flip over to the front-mounted coil guns instead.

coil gun attack vs a pirate ship in the front arc: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
coil gun damage: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 2) = 10

Just verifying - all 3 of the +2 from the tri-nod are used now, right?

The Collective cues up the plasma torp targeting program, waiting for the ships to converge a bit before firing.

Here's the ship for Table A

Starfinder Society Drake Tier 6
Medium explorer
Speed 8; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
AC 15; TL 14
HP 55; DT —; CT 17
Shields medium 100 (forward 25, port 25, starboard 25, aft 25)

Attack (Forward) particle beam (8d6; range 20), Coil Gun (4d4; range 20)
Attack (Port) Coil Gun (4d4; range 20)
Attack (Aft) Coil Gun (4d4; range 20)
Attack (Turret) heavy plasma torpedo launcher (5d10; speed 12)

Power Core Pulse Blue (200 PCU)
Drift Engine Signal Basic
Systems advanced medium-range sensors, crew quarters (good), mk 2 trinode computer, mk 5 armor, mk 5 defenses
Expansion Bays cargo hold, escape pods, science lab, tech workshop

Modifiers +2 to any threechecks per round, +4 Computers
Complement 4–7

The Collective examines the data from the ship's sensors.

Physical Science and the ship's basic computer boost: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 32

"Agreed - containment failure zeemz imminent.'

Factoring in stealthy approach vectors
Physical Science and the ship's basic computer boost as well as one of the three computer boosts: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 18

"Hello, Captain Hada Ebun of the Herald." buzzes the mini-mantid collective known as Dr. A-Prof.

"We are explorerz & today we travel in zearch of knowledge about the River. What can you tell uz about it? Have you heard anything interezting?"

"We have zerved on Drakez before - they are a fine choize when combat loomz."

"Zomeone haz dammed the River? Thiz cannot Ztand!"

So, It looks like the chronicle for Dr. A-Prof is still for the Out-of-Tier payout (he's L5).
Additionally, it looks like while the faction was listed right (the Acquisitives), the starting value should've been just 1.

By the time the match rolls around, The Professor has managed (somehow) to etch the Absalom Ankhegs into their collective carapaces, such that when they flow into the correct alignment that it scatters the light & flares. This alignment happens each time the Ankhegs score a goal.

It turns out that several of the Collective have a secondary etching as well, for whenever Dash makes a standout play. It reads Goooo... DASH!

Taking 10 of Dr. A's DayJob - Profession: Professor Wrangler/PA +12, so 10+12 = 22 for a base. 44 credits total

"That waz ... interezting. Zertainly not what we expected when we anzwered the call for thiz mizzion."

The Collective submits Oz as their choice for a new name.

Having achieved a near-total mechanical state (MP = 5), the Collective calls out Zurrender. Your caze haz flawz & iz doomed to failure."

And channels a boosted shocking blast at Estrikkon.

Augmented Adaptive Strike vs EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
NL Shock: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11

"They have a zpiritual dragon finizher. Keep alert." buzzes the Collective in a clearly monotone voice.

Mutation points climb to 4, so multiple resistances at ER/2 (not sonic), same for DRs (not B)

Paired shock blasts fly from the swarm, both aimed at Estrikkon.

Adaptive Strike 1 vs Estrikkon's EAC: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 = 8
NL Shock: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Adaptive Strike 2 vs Estrikkon's EAC: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 4 = 7
NL Shock: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Both shots miss.

Crit Damage on the 1st attack?

The Collective gains a bit more altitude (+15ft now) as they maneuver to escape fune lead-filled cones.
How high up is Estrikkon?

More shocking blasts fly their way.

adap. strike vs Estrikkon's EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
NL Electricity: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"Shocking. No?"

Reflex DC14 vs Draconic Legal Exposition: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Further evolution Mutation Points =2 now triggers some elemental resistances, but The Professor flies out of the arc of further flaming exposition. They hurl their own shocking counter-arguments at Estrikkon.

Adaptive Strike vs Estrikkon's EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
electric damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

The Professors' chitin shifts to a more metallic sheen as they fly onto the courtroom floor, gaining some altitude as they move.

Presuming that the Merciful edict is still in effect, the Collective's attacks are still NL
1 RP spent to generate an extra Mutation Point, which manifests their Adaptive Strike as a Swift action.

Static builds within the Collective then arcs toward Estrikkon.

Adaptive Strike vs Estrikkon's EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
NL Elec damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Dr. A-Prof spends their time cruising the music channels, seeing who's talking about who.

Cultural Influence check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

"Az our companion indicated, that ! the Professor forms into a large hand pointing at the results of the holo-grenade "iz the crukz of our argument - that the emphaziz generated zufficez to diztinguish Zo! from Zo zufficiently that there zhould be no confuzion between the two entitiez."

Diplomatic Presentation: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Take a stab at the lawyers. Might as well cover all bases.

If we opt to ignore the opposing duo, we can do a 2-2-1 split on the remaining 3 (Zo!, Judge, Mayor).

Since Dr. A-Prof is pretty diplomatic, they could try to solo the Judge while Kadef & Dash chat with the Mayor, leaving Jekcedo & Twila-5 to chat with Zo!.

"We agree that starting with Judge Ace would be our best start."

The Collective spends their 2nd week delving into the Starfinders' chronicles, searching for useful information.

Cultural search into the SF archives: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Their effort proved to be fruitless.

"Thoze Arbiterz look aggrezzive with thoze matching zhadez. They get our vote."

he Collectice spends their time deep in research into the opposing counsel.

Diplomacy check to ask around: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Dr. A-Prof maneuvers for a better shot, into a position that offers the best camera angles.

Shock blast: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Most of the Starfinders seem to focus on the Ysoki's shields.
The Collective does the same.

Engineering vs Ysoki mech shields: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Perhaps between Twila=5 & the Collective, their efforts might succeed.

Dr. A moves to engage the AA who's fighting the Hellknight.

Adap. Strike: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

The Collective is fine with focusing the team's efforts on the Arbiters first, followed by the Hammer.

When Zo! drops his Surprise, Dr. A-Prof morphs into the shape of several ???

They try to point out subtle weak spots in the Arbiters' physiological arguments/biological defenses

Life Sciences: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Dr. A-Prof's argument isn't well crafted.

The Collective passes on the sweets but pauses to pour a beverage onto a plate & sipping it up, a handful of mantids at a time.

Turning to Jekcedo, they request a plate of raw meat before joining the recon crew.

Nice Van Halen nod there with the brown M&Ms.

"We are Doctor Assistant-Professor." Dr. A calls out to the announcers while Dash wails on the Red-hued beast.

"You've got this argument under control - we're headed across the chasm to add to the other debate."

Dr. A-Prof flies across the chasm,
possibly drawing an AoO (if Red is still alive - I believe that's probably not the case. Dr. A also ramps up to 5 Mutation points, boosting their damage.)

"Objection!" the Collective yells in a loud monotone, firing another electrical bolt to punctuate their statement.

adaptive strike vs Blue's EAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
NL shock damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9