Shuffling forward into the lift, Gaius forces himself to be more aware, rather than running ideas through his head of how to break the encryption s.
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Going away from tomorrow, so may not be able to post much but back on Tuesday.
"Right so I can power this up, but it will take me time to get through the encryptions and this isn't the place to be doing that unless desperately needed. There seems very little left to discover here, although it might be useful to get a sample of the adept's DNA and see if he is in any of the planet's databases. I feel we may have exhausted this lead and now need to analyse the information we have gathered. For after all we do not know what we are actually facing. Perhaps with access to the Inquisitor's knowledge and libraries, we may be able to find out more. I suggest we fall back, get the Inquisitor to put guards in place on this spire and look at the other leads we had."
Sorry I've been a bit slack. Kind of assumed we needed to find the dataslate as this is a room with no other exit and was waiting on someone else to look, but could have asked in gameplay somehow.
As Gaius is moving back from the body, one of the 2 servo skulls that still circle his head, provides him with an image that draws his attention. Stepping back with renewed purpose he grabs the tech-priest's data slate, a look of triumph on his face.
'Ah ha, a clue. Now let me see if I can get this working. Hmm well the screen doesn't seem to be working, but if I connect this cable here I can redirect the feed to my dataslate. Right then here we go" 4dos Doing a more familiar task, Gaius' focus returns and he quickly gets the dataslate working. I hope this contains a clue, for otherwise i know not the next step
"I can't find anything, but there must be a clue here somewhere"
"We must search the adept if we are to find out what they were doing here" Darting out from the others Gaius searches the body of the tech-priest, but the shimmerings distract him and he finds very little.
His thirst for knowledge, leads Gaius to become a spectator rather than a participant in the fight with the mysterious monstrosity, drawn to its remarkable abilities. However this 'spectator' role puts Gaius in a good position to see the new threats. 2dos " Two more somethings incoming, one in the ceiling and one behind us"
"Unfortunately Sister, I know nothing of these creatures."
2dos
"We aren't alone! INCOMING!"
5dos "Hmmm, and not something made by human hands either. Might I suggest that we spread out, this cart makes us very vulnerable and there may be something about that doesn't take too well to intruders.
"Ah yes, forgetful me. Well if Master Rakavet could broadcast these, what I think are door codes at this rather unusual frequency, then I think we can carry on through this door."
" Oh this is very interesting. We have two files here. One is the access codes to the door, Master Rakavet, I believe we will need your expertise to broadcast these and secondly we have a rather corrupted journal entry which is as follows:
"Eh what.. oh yes that looks very interesting, let me see... if i can just connect up my own data slate and run this program here, I should be able to backup all the damaged data slate's files to my slate.. hmmm." 4 dos "Ah yes I just need to boost the power of the slate as well, which if i connect this i can tap into my own slate's battery"
Like Bayou said, I reaĺly hope its not that bad. Look after yourself
Unfortunately I don't get secret language tech.
"The memory bank of one of the servitors contains a partial audio file in the language of the Adeptus Mechanicus. My knowledge of this is limited and perhaps Master Rakavet could confirm my understanding of this, however it is from 3 weeks ago and seems to explain that these spider-like machines consume dead flesh and non-organic matter, but are otherwise no threat and will be replaced although nothing is said about from where. I don't think we can jump to that conclusion yet sister, we have a partial audio file in the language of the Adeptus Mechanicus and some Imperial excavation equipment. We should proceed, but be wary. Master Rakavet could you help me with this door?"
The servo skulls now hovering around him, Gaius looks over the door for a way to open it.
Cool I will get a post up now then.
Just a little unsure about techna-lingua, as far as I can work out that is from RT and so doesn't feature in DH books (certainly 1st ed which I have) so I haven't got it, but I do have Linguistic mastery from Ascension if that helps. Or were you aiming for secret tongue (tech), which I definitely don't have. Rakavet has secret tongue (tech), so although he doesn't have Techna-Lingua on his profile that may be due to the same issue and it would probably be safe to assume he would as a tech-priest. So I can direct it to him if that helps.
I'm still here, just struggling to do most of my posting from a phone. Will try and pick up speed again.
1DOS
Gaius looks pleased to see such an Imperial excavation site, flitting from crate to crate he finds the servo skulls. " Ah an excavation site, this brings back some memories. Hmm it would appear whoever was excavating this area came well prepared and left in a hurry, what did they find? ... Ooh, 2 servo skulls, let me see if I can power them up, they may just come in handy." 2DOS(3DOS)
"Master Rakavet, perhaps you can make something of the archeotech or xenos weaponry here, but I am at a loss. The scene is considerably disturbed by the arachnoid though. I think we may as well press on. Ah clear ahead, excellent. After you Sister." Returning to his position in the advance, Gaius prepares to advance.
Gaius rummages amongst his belongings, before producing 2 small evidence containers "Yes, yes of course, let me just... ah here. These will do. Yes well done, Master Faeyd I didn't realise you would be so ... er thorough! One point Sister, the Tactica may not advise changing plans, but we have new information, with regards the light. Might it be wise to use Master Faeyd's stealth to scout ahead a little? We can offer him some support from here and possibly prepare an ambush of our own, should it be required." Gaius steps forward to take a sample of the metal and flesh monster and the metal spider (if he can find a fragment) for later analysis, whilst pondering the creatures. 5dos
"I would suggest we destroy it and now, for I have no knowledge of this thing. I will investigate it afterwards, but it appears to be able to destroy metal with ease and that is a threat. Open up all weapons and terminate it."
Since regaining conciousness Gaius has kept quiet, his mind reliving the horror of the flames and how close he came to death. he remembers feeling the surge of Master Marleno's help and with it the peace and extra power as if some greater power was helping to heal him further and faster. As the others prepared to move on he pulled himself to his feet, expecting to feel pain as his movement tightened his skin, but he felt only mild discomfort. Muttering a prayer under his breath he checked his weapons and prepared to follow the others.
As Rakavet offers the stimm shot, Gaius says "Alas I think I would need many and by the time we got back I would be addicted, this I must fight with willpower for now." 2dos As they progress down the next corridor hangs back but spots the scene unravelling ahead. 4dos
Sorry i haven't posted in ages. Various connection issues haven't helped and the longer it has been the longer the post that is needed. Stressing about an interview tomorrow, but once that is out of the way i will get a big post up. Loved the fight even if i was down and out pretty quickly.
Sorry about the delayed response. I am slightly unsure about how my injuries affect me going forward and I am happy to use an FP to facilitate some healing. As I currently understand it the healer power has removed my crit damage and given me back 1 wound, however I have 13 levels of fatigue which is way past my toughness bonus and gives me a -130 to every roll until I can rest for 8 hours. Unless I use Stimm which lasts a whole 3d10 rounds! Like I said happy to use fate points to make me useful again.
Sorry, busy couple of days. Parents meet future parents in law. Back posting tmrw eve (gmt) or Saturday at the latest.
Was just looking at the healer power, think it actually removes my crit damage first. Leaving me very crispy still though.
I'm not bothered either way, although with solid projectile my guns may need RF to wound tough single targets (as demenstrated here) combat isn't really my main purpose.
Wow those were some nice rolls Phineus.
Ok cool that then takes me to 4 crit, 13 levels of fatigue (which takes me unconcious) and stunned for a round. I will amend my FP on profile. It is up to you but would probably be fair to say it got used to autopass the fire going out. Otherwise that will probably kill me or seriously hamper the party if they are helping me.
Not sure i will have a read back through the threads and see.
That's ok, it is a tough world and scholars should probably stay out of direct combat!
As the dark flames roll over Gaius, his robes burn like a torch horribly burning and scarring him. As he leaps up screaming horribly, the flames overcome him and he collapses unconcious.
Prompted by Federica, Gaius racks his brain, for knowledge of this abomination and it's weaknesses. 1dos
7th hit body. pen 3
Yeah, I had meant too, but just didn't get the post up quick enough. Will do next time though, if there is a next time! ;)
I was really happy with that roll to hit, what a shame it will do about as much damage as a swarm of mosquitoes!!! While i think of it Bayou, when i made Gaius I assumed that it would be possible to load the shotgun part of my Spectre assault wpn with mixed ammo, ie 2 Inferno rounds and then 2 hyper penetrators. I assumed this would be ok, in the same way as a modern day soldier would load a predetermined number of tracer rounds in a magazine. However just realised that I never asked if it was ok. Is it? Otherwise i can change it.
Following Sister Federica's advice Gaius moved back down the corridor, as ther was little to no cover he moved behind the others to where he could still maintain line of sight to the lift shaft, once in position he lay down to minimise his target area. Directing the others in front to prevent the obstruction of lines of sight, he readied himself for the attack.
4dos
7dos Bright lights blaze down the corridor and Gaius' photvisor activates, preventing him being dazzled. As the abomination comes into sight, Gaius resists its war cry and activates the Logis Implant in his brain, speeding up the data and computations regarding bullet trajectories, recoil effects and target areas. Whilst the abomination is out of combat, Gaius seizes his chance and sends a full auto burst of Manstopper rounds streaming towards the target. 6 hits 1st Head: Pen 3
Most of the rounds hit the target, pinging against the thick armour as Gaius fights to keep his bucking wpn under control.
"Well let's start by seeing if I can help you fix them first then." Gaius pulls out his combi-tool and starts exposing the mess of damaged wires.
"Well it seems safe to touch, but unnaturally heavy, we could landmark it for now and return later if you wish Sister. Right how do we get out?"
Gaius will then attempt to do just that.
"Master Rakavet, much must be risked for the Emperor, but you are the only one who will be able to interpret this.."
" Master Rakavet, I am not familiar with much archeotech or xenos technology, however my knowledge of the tenets of science and technology is yours if I can help at all. Shall we slowly progress our search forward? although I might switch this on first!" Activating his Conversion field Gaius steps forward to inspect the device as closely as possible. 4dos 6dos
"Well this is unclear, something big either came or went. Be on your guard as we move forward, as we now appear to be underground we could come across anything as there is a lot more space down here." Taking up a position in the centre of the group, Gaius checks his weapons.
"Well this distortion of gravity is fascinating and will definitely warrant more research, I am assuming maybe magnetic fields Master Rakavet...Ah we seem to have arrived and it would seem we aren't the first. Obviously we need to head through and this is an obvious choke point. I would suggest someone armoured, but agile first, maybe you Sister? I will auspex scan first though." 7dos
"Right well if we have no other ideas, here we go." Gaius presses the down button, waits for 2 minutes (or less if it gets faster quicker) and then presses the stop button, assuming this works he will continue until an opening is found.
With surprising agility for a scholar, Gaius lands on his feet, his intellectual mind already processing solutions. Giving up doesn't even cross his mind as there is so much more to learn.
" That seems as good a choice as any, here we go."
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