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Or, uh...or we just have to fight them! Hopefully they don't have any of those little drones! Hish says to the others. Darting through the doorway, they take aim at the closer robot and fire off their new pistol!

Trick Attack (Stealth): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Attack Red!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 probably vs. flat-footed for 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + (1) = 2 damage

Hish draws their new ghibrani laser, but does think-say to the others: Who has that crown the ghibrani gave us? Maybe it's a symbol of authority these droids would recognize?

Once everyone has their coveralls on and Ears has returned their knife, Hish takes a close look at the panel by the door. Everyone ready? DIng-Dong! Maintenance!

The draw both pistols and attempt to use one to press any promising-looking buttons on the panel.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Hish tosses a (sheathed) knife to Ears. Do we suppose the coveralls are to protect the machines from us, or us from the machines? they muse wryly. Guess it's best to be safe either way...

They try to quickly find a coverall in their size and pull it on. It's rare that being a shirren has advantages when it comes to other species' clothing, but this case might be one of the exceptions!

Hush grins and grabs it up. I’ll take it then, they say cheerfully. I shoot things—and the Static Arc’s a good model, but sometimes you want more of a punch.

I'm always a little paranoid, but I'm also pretty tired. Hish says. They curl up, ready for sleep. Oh, and is anyone here going to claim that gun?

“Is that a um...traditional post-meal ritual?” Hish asks, politely.

Sense Motive: IS something amiss?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Hish looks at the khalgee dubiously. Yeah...I don’t know about that. Since they can converse with the ghibrani, they try to distract the nearest ones with companionable conversation so they don’t notice Hish isn’t eating the food.

Bluff: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Hish, since they speak the language temporarily, accepts the healing serum with a nod of gratitude. On the journey to Arkeost, they remain mostly quiet, but it’s clear that they take delight in the alien landscape of this strange, devastated world.

In Arkeost itself, Hish keeps close to the group.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
After the brief interaction with the local constabulary, they say wryly (to the Starfinders alone), Looks like the ghibrani aren’t much in need of law enforcement—that lot wasn’t at all comfortable with their weapons. But at least they have them. I don’t trust places without police. The drone lifts take them by surprise, but after a start when the elevation begins, they keep their center of weight low and rise it out gamely enough.

In the council chamber, they add to Azara’s statement: “We’re researchers, explorers, and wanderers—big on seeing new places, like yours. Klarima told us a bit of your history; is there any chance you can expand?”

Diplomacy (Assist Azara): 1d20 ⇒ 2

Sounds like a reasonable deal to me, Hish comments privately to their fellow Starfinders. We can ask her en route if there's anything we should know about these 'most elevated' before we meet them, local customs or the like.

That was the general idea, at least, Hish chimes in dryly. They fall “silent” immediately, though, as they have to keep replaying the Ghibrani’s words.

Hish serves mostly as a translator for everyone else; that takes up the majority of their focus.

If you are communicating, Azara, see if she'll do it to me, too; I can send the info to the rest of our group, Hish tells the lashunta.

Great idea, Ears!

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Hishrizzik also looks toward their temporary captain. Well, go on Azara. Let the bug lady kiss you.

Hishrizzik snorts. It’s a good thing one of us, at least, has six legs. Unbuttoning their trench coat so it can flare dramatically behind them, they join in the dance.

Acrobatics (with bonus): 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18

Given their usual proclivities (shooting things, running), they’re surprisingly graceful.

It's a Wayfinder thing, don't worry.

Diplomacy (not my strong suit!): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20 Whooooo yay dice!

Hish looks imploringly at the other bug-creature, setting the device on the ground and trying to indicate that they should talk into it.

Culture: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Hish slaps their chitinous forehead. I think I got hit on the head by some flying bit of debris while our ship was being pummeled...I completely forgot about what Fitch gave us! Digging into their bag, they pull out the datapad they were given, covered with extra audio inputs and a slightly jury-rigged bit of extra wiring. Waving at the (other) bug-people, Hish says out loud, "You have to talk into it! Talk--" they mime holding the translator up to their mouths and moving their lips, "--and we'll be able to understand you!"

It looks like the translator needs to capture 10 minutes of conversation before it can begin its work.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

I don't know...but they're hideous! Grotesque, insect-like creatures! There's a wry undertone to Hishrizzik's thought-speech. They glance at the rest of the crew. Presumably there's a language barrier...does anyone have a way to deal with that?

Ugh. Thanks for the warning, Ears, Hish communicates, holstering their arc pistol. Catch your breath, Azara; you were crucial to us taking that thing down. They follow Ears and keep a wary eye out--not for tunnels, in their case, but for any possible foes or approaching lifeforms.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Die, die, die already! Hish broadcasts, not sounding sangfroid-y at all. They fire again!

Stealth for Trick Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Of course NOW it fails.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 vs. EAC for 1d6 ⇒ 3 electricity damage

I TAKE IT ALL BACK!
Bonus damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4...and any foe creatures within 10' take 2 damage!

Hish continues to bob and weave, trying to find a vulnerable spot.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18vs flat-footed EAC for1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + (1) = 4 electricity damage

Hish desperately darts in closer to fire again, staying low to the ground!

Stealth for Trick Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Static Arc Pistol: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 vs. flat-footed EAC for 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + (2) = 5 electricity damage

EDIT: I am stupid and forgot Trick Attack damage!

I'm back, if you'll all still have me! Thanks for your patience, and apologies--the delay was much longer than I anticipated.

A message to all my games:

I apologize for disappearing late last week! I am a freelancer and my work has suddenly and unexpectedly kicked into high gear. On top of that, I’m attempting to apply to graduate programs, and most of those applications are due in early January. I was hoping that I could keep up my posting rate, but between work and the holidays I’m clearly going to slump a little.

If I’m a player in this game, PLEASE feel free to bot me if I haven’t posted in a bit. I really appreciate it.

If I’m the GM, I can only ask for your kind patience. I’ll try to post ASAP to keep us moving.

Sorry, again, for the slightly delayed notice. Things should clear up after the next two weeks.

Missiles, eh? New to me but let’s see why I can do... Hish calls up the missile command interface and launches a second missile streaking after Ears’s toward the platform.

Missiles Away! (Encouragement, Comp): 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 10
Damage: 4d8 ⇒ (3, 7, 1, 5) = 16

...maybe I’ll get lucky? If I do that’s actually 17 damage thanks to Shiktal.

Hish swings the coilgun around once more. That was a tortured metaphor, but I get the idea, they comment as they target the other ship, trying to adjust their aim.

Gun (taking computer bonus): 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 = 23 for 4d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 4) = 9

EDIT: Got myself confused. I want to be targeting the small ship, not the platform.

Boons Slotted

Social: AbadarCorp Acquaintance (unlikely to come up, but why not? No other social boons!)
Starship: Hero of the Stars: This boon activates any time your ship is reduced to 0 or fewer hull points. Your ship immediately regains hull points equal to its tier x 5 (never more than 30). A starship can never have more than one of this boon attached to it. When this boon activates, cross it off your chronicle sheet.
Slotless: Starfinder Insignia: Have a commemorative Starfinder insignia which doubles as a secret tier-1 datapad.

Culture: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Computers: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Well, Hish communicates dryly, the bad news is that I recognize the tone of, ‘Kindly f@#! off’ in any language. The good news is that I’m not reading any lifeforms at all on that thing—seems to be a totally automated system. Permission to blow it out of the Void before it does the same to us? Deftly moving over to one of the gunnery stations, they take manual control of the ship’s coil gun.

Gunnery Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 +/- any range penalties and Captain bonuses
Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 4) = 13

I’m assuming, maybe wrongly, that we have two gunners—if I’m the only one, I’ll use the missile launcher instead for 4d8.

Hishrizzik blinks in surprise at the lashunta's strange phrases. Well. Welcome, I guess, they telepathically communicate. Somehow they convey a vague sensation like when you miss a step - it may not be immediately clear what that means. I'm called Hishrizzik, or Hish if you prefer. I encourage you to talk to Shiktal about these...'theories' of yours.

Welcome, Azara! Thanks for joining.

All, Hishrizzik has a starship boon I can slot that will give us emergency hull points should our ship ever fall below 0. So we've got an emergency band-aid, though it's a one-use-only thing!

Hish is lounging in one of Arvin’s chairs, turning a shiny new blaster over and over in their hands. At his description of the planet, they perk up with interest. A newly charted planet, huh? Well, I could use to get off-station for a bit for...reasons. I’m in! I’m not the most sophisticated of starship fighters, but I can point a gun at things and shoot them, even in space. What kind of orbital defenses are we talking about, here?

Hish is gonna buy the static arc pistol from the last scenario’s chronicle. And hope to stay a bit farther away from the front lines this time!

When it comes to starship actions, I am probably best as a gunner...my highest starship bonus is +8 for piloting. But Jim will be better at that.

That sounds like something Hish would be down for. I'm in! Really enjoying the SFS scenarios so far.

Hish bows to their VC. Happy to be of service! they say grandly. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to take you up on that drink...or six. There's quite a few at the bar downstairs that I haven't tried yet...

I would suggest not killing Talbot, because...

Hishrizzik turns to the rest of the group. I'm more than ready to turn this jerk over to AbadarCorp, they say, but if we can get any answers out of him it would be a good idea to try to find out what he was planning here, exactly. If it was just a get-rich-quick scheme, no need to concern ourselves further. But if there was more to this story... They glance around. Also, can anyone make sure Jim's ok?

I will also spend 1 RP to get back all of my SP.

Hish grimaces in pain as they're stabbed by Talbot. Could use a little help, here! they send out in an all-telepathic-channels burst as they counterattack.

Stealth for trick attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 Flat-footed!

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 for 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 *groan*

Same thing for me!

Hish has 2 Fame and 2 Rep with the Wayfinders.

Hish hangs on grimly and adds their voice to Shiktal’s. Give it up, Talbot! The Society knows about you, and what you stole doesn’t even work. It’s a fraud, and so are you. You may as well surrender—you’ll never hang onto this!

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 I’m assuming that fails. :(

The man’s attention is still fully on Jim, but Hish desperately tries to assist the burly human.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 for 1d4 ⇒ 3

Hish grimly lunges for Talbot with their knife, seeing as their quarry is now armed and dangerous. They feint left, then lungs in from the right.

Stealth for trick attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 So he should be flat-footed. I assume we’re not flanking.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 for 2d4 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

Hope you had a good time!

Aw, HELLS no. Seeing their quarry on the verge of escaping, Hish lunges toward the cart.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Communalism: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

The shirren follows Jim, leaping easily into the cart after the human and drawing their knife as they close on Talbot.

Using my communalism to roll twice and take the better result. Assuming that’s just one move action, gonna use my other action to draw my knife!

Hish nods. Fine by me, they say, following with their antennae quivering and their blaster at the ready.

All: just wanted to let you know that I'll be traveling this weekend (Sat. morning thru Mon. evening). Will try to post if possible by mobile, but if not, please feel free to bot me! :)

Hish jumps when the laser blasts Gwin.

Hurrying over, they steady the android. He's hurt pretty bad. Someone help! And someone turn that thing off, this friggin' mining nonsense isn't my thing!

Not necessarily, Hish responds to Ears as they unholster their laser pistol. Jim's right--he's been digging. Which means that there might be more to this con than meets the eye. The mining is a cover-up. Just have to hope he--or someone who knows what's been going on--is still around.

The shirren advances toward the mineshaft slightly and closes their eyes, "listening" with their antennae.

Just a reminder that Hish (and Shiktal!) have blindsense 30'. :)

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Hish dives through the gap in the force field and behind yet another table before popping up to fire, this time at the shobhad...as requested.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 Nice. They're flat-footed!

Attack!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 for 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (2) + (4) = 6

Hish hisses in pain as the ysoki's laser wings them. Scuttling backwards, they throw themselves behind a table as Shiktal approaches. They say wryly,

Then they pop up from behind the table and fire on the ysoki again!

Another attempt at a trick attack, moving behind a table that should only give ME cover (since I'm closer to it than they are). Here goes...

Stealth vs. 20+CR: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 Probably works! If so, they're flat-footed and I get the bonus damage (assumed below).

Attack blue!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 for 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (4) + (2) = 6

Realized I need to dot here for this to actually show up in my campaigns. Please ignore!

Damn! Ok, we're doing this, Hish thinks to themselves as the bolt scorches the table they're ducking behind. They dart forward, diving from behind the table to a position right up against the force field, and take a shot at the ysoki who shot at them.

Full action: trick attack. Stealth check is vs. DC 20+ysoki's CR.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Nope.

Attack blue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 for 1d4 ⇒ 1

I'm assuming I can make an attack from behind cover where I'm positioned; if not, I probably just stay behind the table I started at.