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Duncan does a full system check, including a check for trackers and the like.
Glad you're still with us. Let's resolve this question and move on. I like starship combat but understand that it can take time unless everyone is posting daily or multiple times daily.
Let's work out Starship posts. Characters - Possible posts
So we need a pilot
Looks like Thak might have to be pilot instead of captain. Then we'd have Duncan as science officer, Augrok at Engineering, Locket and Yoro at Gunnery, although either could serve at Chief Mate or Magic officer if we did not need two gunners or Yoro could do Chief Mate. Chief Mate and Magic Officer are not essential, however.
"Welcome aboard," Duncan says enthusiastically. "Unless ya've got some unfinished business here, let's show ya the ship and make a flight plan. What d'ya usually do on starships?"
Duncan commences with a narration of the events on the colony that led them here. "We were colonists from the Pact Worlds busy with mining and surviving the unique challenges o' the planet when an Azlanti ship arrives, takes over the only settlement on the planet, and proceeds to search for a spaceship that crash-landed on the planet. We colonists managed an uprising and took out the occupation force an' then went after that team sent to salvage somethin' from the crash site. We took them out and found some interesting technology that the 'zlanti's wanted. "That'd be the end of it, I 'spect, 'cept they took one o' the colonists, an android named Cedona, with 'em. We've got intel that tells us where they took her, an' we aim ta git 'er back. Seems the mission was a private project of an Azlanti officer acting as a rogue agent fer 'is own benefit. We figure that gives us an opportunity ta git in an' rescue our friend. Toward that end, we aim to nab an Azlanti freighter due to pass nearby an' use the booty ta finance some upgrades ta our ship that'll make her better at getting past their defenses. Should be a lot o' fun, if yer of a mind to join us."
"First things first," Duncan says. "What d'ya think aboot that Azlanti empire, hey?"
Duncan saunters over and gives a greeting in Pact Worlds common. "Hey cous'. Yer far from home, same's me."
With just four PCs, we pretty much need someone at Piloting, Science Officer, Engineer, and gunner. Thak is the only one with ranks in Piloting. Duncan would be the only one with ranks in Computers so he would have to be science officer. Which would put Augrok at Engineering and Yoromishtelli as the gunner. Bare bones, but it would cover all the bases. The science officer is most important on the first round for scanning the enemy ship to learn what can be learned about its capabilities. After that Duncan could shift to engineering to allow Augrok to move to gunner. And we could dispense with engineering as long as we have taken no serious damage to the shields, so Augrok could start at the second gunner port and Duncan could cover Engineering or Science Officer, whichever is needed more. We have enough weapons that we should be able to get two attacks each round, one from the turret and the other from which ever gun port can target the enemy.
Athletics +5
Duncan would be best placed as Engineer or Science Officer, but could function as captain or gunner
I'm back from my eclipse trip (mission accomplished!). It will take some time to get caught up but should be able to resume posting when things pick up here.
Take your time.
My work schedule has changed. For the next five weeks, I'll be unable to post generally after 3 PM (same time zone as New York City) on Monday through Thursday. I'll check games in the morning and make what posts I can. Also, I may be traveling on April 6-9. I should have some access to Wifi and a laptop, but if a post is needed in this period, please
"Aye," Duncan concurs. "Let's return ta the ship an' head out. I've had enough o' this stuffy station. Let's try an' get 'em ta surrender withoot a fight. Their ship might have a transponder code we kin use, since it's boound ta the prison."
"Perhaps. We could try to just intercept it and attack."
"If we can attract the ship near the ooutpost, that'd make deliverin' it easier, particularly if its propoulsion system is damaged in a fight. Do the Azlanti have a rescue beacon signal they are knoown ta respond ta? If so can we simulate it?"
"Excellent! Thank you, friend." Duncan repeats his request of the pirates in a language he know Hassashir understands.
"Time ta find sommun what can translate fer us."
Duncan tries to keep his words simple so he doesn't communicate anything unintended through lack of familiarity with the language. He introduces himself and the crew, explains that they want to try to capture an Azlanti trading vessel to finance some ship improvements. Would they care to work out a mutually rewarding way to achieve their respective goals? To communicate effectively.
"Aye, that we shall," Duncan responds. Then to the others, "Let's ask around an' see what we can find out about these Azlanti supply ships and these glimmshar pirates. Time's a'wastin'!" He suggests we talk to anyone who we can communicate with about these two topics and then fire up the ship and get out and start scanning for supply ships.
"So you're suggestin' we capture a supply ship, give you the cargo and crew, and then you'll modify our ship?" It sounds like a good plan to Duncan.
"We also have two transponder codes used by the ships what visited the colony."
"Aye," Duncan adds. "An if ya need more witnesses ta oor intentions, ask Hasshashir, a wrikreechee wha was sufferin' from an infestation of odheos. We wiped oot th' nest an' treated him with medicine. We also dispatched a coople o' draeliks wha attacked us wi'oot cause."
"If that is so, it may gae's chance of rescuing oor friend."
Duncan may not be the best storyteller, but he'll do his best to provide Talmrin a quick description of the situation regarding the attack on the colony and the mission to free a captured ally from the Azlanti. "So that's why we're needin' some ship modifications ta make us blend in more with Azlanti ships, well enough that we can get up close an' personal."
Duncan purchases a holo-grenade from the water encased merchant and also a couple of lights. Duncan maintains a peaceful stance to put the creature at ease, hoping body language is a part of common understanding. Thak's offer seems likely to produce cooperation, so he waits and watches with some optimism that they can get off this space station and on to the rescue of their friend.
Duncan says a word or two in Azlanti and bows slightly (thanking the merchant) and explains in common, "Tamrin lives in the pipes of this place. We need to find an opening near her which our friend here has told me about." Duncan asks what image the holo grenade creates. If any merchant in the area has a flashlight and a lantern, Duncan will buy one of each.
Duncan does as Thak suggests.
If that doesn't work or if it can help with the conversation, Duncan tries to program the holographs he uses with the trick attack to generate some holograms that might help convey what he is asking.
"I think it uses colors and patterns as its language," Duncan suggests.
I'm available to post. I am only teaching on Tuesday and Thursday right now, and even on days I'm working, I've got some time in the afternoon.
Sounds like a plan. Happy holidays to all.
Duncan accepts the trade, especially as it had been a while since he had used the pulsecaster.
Duncan remembers stories about a magic hat allowing one to appear different. He imagines himself to be a vesk to see if it changes his appearance.
Sensing the big blue guy is not trying to cause trouble, Duncan puts on the hat and tries to engage him in conversation, attempting what languages he knows. "The hat is impressive, but I'm not sure it's a fair trade. I'm Duncan, by the way. What's your name?" If he does not appear to understand any languages, Duncan pantomimes pointing to himself and saying his name and then point at him with a questioning look and a smile.
Duncan glances back at Thak in an appeal for help communicating.
Duncan starts asking people if they can help us locate Talmrin.
Duncan is happy to either let someone else claim the weapon or sell it. When the group was waylaid by the combat, they were headed for the next unexplored section of the station.
Duncan would like to take the fight to the draelick, but doesn't want to get side-tracked. He is for continuing with his planned exploration through the rooms ahead.
Duncan moves to flank the draelik with Yoro . His holograph projectors creates a small ball of light to gradually get more and more intense near his head, hoping to confuse the solarian into thinking Duncan too is a solar warrior. Then he attacks with his sword cane. [DC = 20 + target's CR]
"Och, ya didnae expect so much trouble from the noobs, did ya noo, ya jobby bastart?!"
I will be traveling most of the next week, with limited time and opportunity to post. Please 'bot me as needed. Duncan will try to engage in melee attacks with his sword cane using his trick attack or with his pulse caster pistol, also using trick attack.
Duncan was not aware the Draelick could make ranged attack with his weapons. He decides it best to engage him in melee to limit his ranged attacks. He angles in from the northwest and lets his gadgets start flashing distractions. [DC = 20 + target's CR]
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