Cupi waves of the swarm and then focuses his digital attention on red.
"More presents," he says as he taps on his wrist datapad again.
Override on red
Override: If it is an android, drone, robot, or a creature with the technological subtype, it needs to make a Will save (DC 24) or be dazed for 1 round. If the target fails its saving throw by 10 or more, it is not dazed and you can dictate its actions for 1 round, though these actions can’t be obviously self-destructive. Once a creature has attempted a saving throw against this attack (regardless of the result), it is immune to this attack for 24 hours.
The impact of the hit turns Cupi's body slightly. He then notices the likely robotic nature of the non-swarm enemies and grins.
"Lock on to the back two Viki. And I'll send one a present," he says as he taps on his wrist datapad.
Combat Tracking and then Override on green
Override: If it is an android, drone, robot, or a creature with the technological subtype, it needs to make a Will save (DC 24) or be dazed for 1 round. If the target fails its saving throw by 10 or more, it is not dazed and you can dictate its actions for 1 round, though these actions can’t be obviously self-destructive. Once a creature has attempted a saving throw against this attack (regardless of the result), it is immune to this attack for 24 hours.
Cupi shakes his head, "Historia didn't have the ability to interact with reality like we've experienced. This fits the previous narrative better. Someone who knows a bit about Starfinder history over the last 7 years. I mean, it is possible, but fantastically unlikely."
Cupi enters the airlock with his allies that decide to accompany. The minute seems to feel longer as Cupi does not speak.
At the first juncture, Cupi does some scans and takes some readings. "This first one needs a magical approach. Does anyone else have proficiency?" When the others affirm the negative or don't respond, Cupi sighs, "I got it...maybe.."
"Harsh!?" he exclaims turning to Rani. He then tries to contain his fury as he continues, "This," jabbing a finger in Reizirp's direction, "rat said that she was 'trying to keep up'. Jasmine's as stealthy as an ellicoth! Apparently they 'took a wrong turn'. Again, ellicoth! When we fell, Reizirp shouted at us making reference to the fact that we were down from her position. Then, afterward pretended she didn't know! This one! Is clearly gaslighting us! And not shooting her is harsh!? I'm being generous at this point!" he rants once more. "The only reason I deign to move on to engineering is because that was a problem before the b s, and could be a real problem!"
Cupi lowers his rifle has he yells, "RRAAGGHH!" He then levels a clawed finger at Reizirp and says, barely able to manage not shouting, "If this turns into another dimension bullsh!t thing, I will shoot you without any preamble. I will not accuse. I will not request explanation. I will just shoot you."
Mechanically: With the drill, a cave that can be expanded, and Jasmine's Mobile Hotelier Tent, the tent can be set up inside an excavated chamber/cave. The hotelier tent uses only 1 charge per 8 hours. With either Jasmine's Backup Generator, mine, or my ability to tinker one, we can easily have environmental protection for the whole crew indefinitely if needed. Physical Science to guide excavation without diminishing structural integrity:1d20 + 27 ⇒ (14) + 27 = 41 So, with the tent inside the cover of 'a mountain', it should cover almost every environmental hazard.
If the GM allows, my head cannon: We drill out multiple chambers (Minecraft style) and transfer the environmental protection system from the hotelier tent into the cave system. We set up a Backup Generator on a treadmill as a battery recharge station. The rest of the hotelier tent is used to make a patio outside of the cave entrance.
"If this place is going to continue behaving like a normal planet, I suspect a storm in coming, y'all." He then points to the cave base, "Vid games inside?"
Also head cannon: Cupi struggles not to hack cheat with vid games.
Cupi lifts his head. "Alright. Firstly, Rani, I've got a jetpack for you," he says and then roots in his pack and pulls out three things that look like a deconstructed jetpack. He sets it down as he continues. "Food-wise, I can make a crank operated culinary synthesizer. Two meals a day would be best. I can also make a drill if someone is willing or interested in crafting a shelter out of the cave. Lastly, let's get a map of the area. Viki can begin programming something if you need."
Tech Tinkerer (mechanic trick) plus Mobile Armory (also mechanic trick) allows me to temporarily make a culinary synthesizer an excavation drill. Food can be made during the temporary alteration into the synthesizer each day. Rani, I had a jetpack before I got wings. I've held onto it, if you want it.
After checking the path back, Cupi simply says, "I think we might as well act as though we were actually in this situation, as if this were all actually real real. Soryn, I probably have a solution to food for sixty days. I'mma think." He then flops down in the cave entrance and lowers his head into his hands. He stays in this position, motionless, for many minutes.
Cupi, likely being the closest to Reizirp before they disappear through a hatch, doesn't take notice at first. He is prone to do such things as well. But when things get weird, he points out, "There is consistency at this point. I think it is Reizirp."
He ponders for a couple seconds before continuing, "Take Datch, for example. She is normally much more smarmy. It is part of her charm. Zo! didn't make much of an entrance. Hellknights working with anyone? The Jinsul...well they were pretty token. Things disappearing in a mist? I was thinking illusion, but if it were just that, we'd still have contact outside. It is like we are in another dimensional place. But," he adds, holding up a clawed finger, "I don't think it is a dreamscape because things don't seem affected by our thoughts. Somehow we are in a place that is almost entirely real, but based on the limited information that a person or group of people have. They can seamlessly transition movement from the standard plane into these new ones and seemingly real facsimiles. Well, real for all our intents and purposes."
He let's out a long breath and looks down at new ground appearing a little rattled. "Y'all, I've never heard of magic like this. Now, I admit, I don't know all there is to know about magic, but...this is..far beyond what I've heard of."
Mysticism:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27(+4 if recall knowledge is appropriate)
"Oh, hey. You are that Silent Strike fellow, right? I know that grandmother rat is a strong partof being a ysoki, but I just never got into it. What is it all about? Also, I heard that you know Datch. I don't suppose you'd put in a good word for me, eh?"
If what we are experiencing is dependent upon someone who is watching us, I was testing to see if the message went to the person an observer would assume it would be going to. I think someone is messing with us.
Cupi grasps his head as if in some sort of pain. "This makes no sense.., " he mutters to himself as he closes his eyes. "...illusion? Maybe, but that wouldn't block signal...unless they coupled it with- Viki, check to see if we are under a signal jammer or infaux sphere."
Cupi pops his head up with a serious expression, "The other test is..." He taps on his wrist device several times and then looks to Soryn, "Did you receive my message?"
Cupi sent a message from his comm unit to Jasmine's. Yes it is intentional that he is not looking at the person he sent it to.
Cupi looks absolutely exasperated, "Why!? This isn't the bridge or entertainment deck or anything! Why is a crowd of people here?! And where are they going!? So much WHY!?"
Cupi twitches in pain as his skin, sinew, and bones slowly turn metallic and digital. After 12 more seconds of enduring this, he gasps relief as his body returns to being biological.
"I'm going to try to fly again," Cupi announces right before crouching and spreading his wings. He jumps up and then starts flapping, heading upward in the direction he remembers falling from.
"Yeah, Jaz. I don't think that glitch gremlins and hellknights would be working together. Something is odd," Cupi says panting a little. "I don't normally have to work so hard. Also, mist? Why mist?"
"AH!" Cupi exclaims as he dodges away from the flaming poker. He then adds sarcastically, "Don't worry about me! I'm fine!" At a position seemingly out of reach, he fires two more shots, the targeting from Viki adjusting the weapon angle slightly.
Cupi hastily runs away from his team and then takes two shots at one of the enemies that Viki locked on to. In his vision, the crosshairs drift slightly to the side.
"We've got company, " Cupi says as he pulls out his rifle. "Viki, lock on to the closest two."
Not visible or audible to anyone else, Cupi hears, "Understood," and his vision is augmented with crosshairs on the closest two at their center of mass.
"Thank you Soryn," Cupi says, glad that someone else is reacting to their predicament like him. Then something comes to his mind. "We fell onto the stage, right?" He spreads his wings and attempts to fly to where they came from.
"Jasmine, that is the point!" Cupi says a bit flustered as he helps Rani. "How can we be on this stage!? With an audience? Does this make sense to anyone else?!"
