Kadef's page

Sorry, life's been a little upended the last week.

Kadef would vote for telling the truth.

arc pistol, static v EAC : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 ... damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 E, nonlethal 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges

Kadef fires again but only succeeds in blistering some paint on the wall.

Kadef steps past Twilight and then to the side. He raises his pistol and fires at the Joro.

arc pistol, static v EAC : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 ... damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 E, nonlethal 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges

"CHip, are you all right?"

Out the southern door, west down the corridor. South at first intersection.

Kadef looks around with glazed eyes. "Reminds me of the food reprocessing facility on Idari. Authorized personnel only." The kasatha nearly skips into the room.

Kadef addresses the voice to back up Chip. "Peaceful resolution through negotiation is still possible."

More quietly he asks, "Is anyone hurt?"

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Might as well move across the top of the map. I've put Kadef at the next door.

"Stand firm, Faria! They're almost finished. "

Inspiring Boost to give Faria 11 SP back.

Kadef steps forward and lobs a frag grenade into the corner of the room.

Frag Grenade v DC 5: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 … damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6 (1d6, critical ; DC 11, Explode (1d6 P, 15 ft.))

White circle is area of effect.

"Oh, just looking at them makes me feel W-oozy."

"I feel like we're looking for the man behind the curtain."

Kadef walks a short distance to the north to get a look at that east-running passage.

I dropped tokens for everyone on the map. Not meant to be their position except for Kadef. Twilight had already placed theirs.

Kadef hurries over to the knot of Joros. He grabs one of the Joros and pulls him toward the patient rooms. "This way! All of you move this way before someone gets hurt. We'll take care of the robot."

Diplomacy to get the Joros out of the way. : 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + (4) = 22

Kadef steps forward, twirling his staff. It ends up in his left hands while his lower right passes the pistol to his upper right hand so that he can fire over Checker.

Move as shown
arc pistol, static v EAC : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 ... damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 E, nonlethal 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges

Initiative:
Faria Sunburst: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Twilight Glimmer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Tuek: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
green robot: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Kaleb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Kadef: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
blue robot: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The attack on Faria makes plain the robots are hostile. Kadef hurries forward, drawing his pistol. He steps into the holographic curtain of one patient's room, before pivoting and firing at the other robot.

He tells the Joros, "Please step back and stay in that room. We will protect you."

Is there a patient in Kadef's room? I've put Kadef straddling the holo-curtain, and am hoping to gain partial concealment.

arc pistol, static v EAC : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 ... damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 E, 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges crtical: arc 2
crit damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

"They've covered both exits."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 10 + (4) = 28

"Your friends at Bothumbs Up are worried about you, Centek. They asked us to check in with you. I am Kadef.
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While we were with your friends, we were accosted by a number of Joros wearing armor who called themselves CommanJoros. Fortunately there were as many of us as them, and we were able to fend them off. Your friends were not harmed in the fight.
Did the ones who attacked you say why?"

...

"Very brave of you to fight against Commanjoros. As I said Centek was taken to hospital, but I have no idea what happened to him." Relton continues "Could you check if he's still at the hospital?"

"I think we better. I would urge you all to remain in a safe place."

Twilight stows the pulsecaster. Don't suppose one of you guys can swap out the azimuth laser for the pulsecaster can you? Or maybe adapt the shoulder holster for a second weapon?

"I am sorry, but I have no skill with such things."

At the hospital
Kadef thanks the staff for their care, and their help in locating Centek.

"This sedative drip is too high, no wonder he's unconscious." Chip adjusts it. "Looks like someone doesn't want him talking about something, but not so much that they're willing to kill over it."

"Or perhaps they don't realize the differences between Joro physiology and metabolism and draelik's. Can you wake him?"

Medicine: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 10 + (4) = 21 Magenta gets their trick attack damage.

Kadef also notes the Joro's saps and pulsecasters. He draws his own arc pistol and replies in kind. "Ratioed? How is that clever?"

arc pistol, static v EAC, magenta : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 ... damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 E, nonlethal 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges

"Being able to lob an oblate spheroid is no rational basis for a system of government!"

Kadef looks at the Commanjoros.
What is the Commanjoros' gear like?
He rises slowly to his feet.
" My clan is dedicated to the pursuit of peace and the rule of law. Who is this First Joro and by what authority do you propose to seize our goods?"

"Centek, the draelik. Were there other non-Joros? What happened to them ?"

Kadef grounds the butt of his staff, places his upper left fist in the palm of his upper right hand, and bows solemnly. "Annalise, Relton, it is good to meet you all together. As non-Joros together, I hope we can be friends." He addresses the ryphorian and korasha lashunta. "I am sorry that I did not ask your names at our previous meeting. Please excuse me. This world is quite new to me and a little overwhelming. I am Kadef and these are Faria, Chip, Tuek, and Twilight Glimmer. "

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (7) + (3) + 10 = 20

"Thank you. I look forward to having an opportunity to talk at Bothumbs UP." Kadef also takes a small sample that he adroitly maneuvers under the cloth masking the lower half of his face.

Should have made clear last post that Kadef would take the gloves if no one else did. One shouldn't spurn a gift from a new friend.

Kadef places his uppper left fist in his upper right palm and bows. His lower hand holds his grounded staff upright.
"Life here is very interesting and everyone has been quite friendly." He holds up his comm unit. "I plan on recording it all in my Joro-nal. " Straightening up he nods again, slightly, to the lashunta.

"It has been a pleasure, Annalise. I look forward to meeting again. "

Did anyone want those magnegloves? Kadef doesn't particularly.

Smoothie bar?

"Quite original." Kadef comments quietly.

Aid, diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 10 + (5) = 21

Kadef is touched to find a four-armed denizen in the vault. There are indications of ancient kinship between shobhad and kasatha. He takes off his robe and lays his staff aside so that he can help. "Please allow me."

Athletics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

While working he introduces himself and his companions.

And tries his own Diplomacy, because it's what he does. Call it an aid to Faria's roll: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + (3) = 18

"We shall be there without fail."

Ole' John Henry was a steel-driving man ...

"Point taken. Is it possible the vault -- " Kadef stops abruptly. It would be impolite to discuss this in front of the Joros.

"Why would that violate regulations? Surely the game is available to all inhabitants of the vault."

"Perhaps I could do that. Would someone please watch these?"

Kadef lays down his staff, then swirls off his robe, folds it and lays it on a nearby bleacher. He unbuckles his gunbelt with its various bits of gear, and lays that on the robe.

After a brief warmup and some stretches, he begins running up and down the sidelines, shadowing the direction and pace of play.

Athletics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Once clear of the Joros, Kadef asks the others what they think of his idea that the non-Joros are related to the vault's corrupt code.

Kadef looks around at Twilight and the Joro. Non-Joro clones here? That explains why we were welcomed so easily despite our differences. But maybe the non-Joros are a result of the vault code corruption.

Kadef makes a note to discuss this with the team when they are alone.

"Does anyone know the Lay of the First Storyteller?" Kadef's only musical interest is classical kasathan forms that were developed aboard Idari during their long interstellar voyage.

"Tuek, made a pun? I didn't note-ice." Kadef tries again.

Rechoired was inspired.

"Oh." Kadef looks down, expression inscrutable behind the mask.

"I apologize most humbly."

"Given our lack of experience, it was a certain-Tea that we would not be victorious."

Walking through Joro-land, Kadef thinks about the curious speech patterns of Joros and how

Kadef rests his staff in the crook of one elbow so that he can clasp all his hands and bow respectfully. "Thank you. I know nothing of these games. Perhaps you could explain a simple one to me."

As a good guest Kadef is willing to try a game, but knows his limitations and won't try imperial conquest.

"I agree. The order makes little difference. Let us try the library."

sense motive: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + (6) = 16

Kadef inclines his head. "Roofer Joro, Baker Joro, it is an honor and pleasure to meet you. And tea would be most welcome. We have much to learn about the world here. When did the last batch of clones arrive? Do they just appear at random, or is there a primary location and timing for their arrival. "

Kadef sees no reason a to disabuse the Joros of the notion that the party members are clones. And obviously he has little sense of humor during the serious business of first contact.

"Hello, you are correct. We are new here. We are not selling anything, but could use some help learning about this -- world. I am Kadef."

Kadef nods back to Faria, before replying to VC Vex. "I am ready to depart, sir."

Once on the way to the hatch, Kadef expresses satisfaction with the assignment. "I am seldom assigned to missions where my diplomatic skills might be of use. I look forward to meeting and working with the vault inhabitants."

A tall kasatha with a lean build. He is covered by a loose tan robe that bumps out over various pieces of gear. Skintight blue armor shows at his wrists and neck. Hairless grey skin can be seen on his hands and above the cloth that masks his lower face. Large eyes slowly sweep the room.

His demeanor is tranquil. His lower hands are clasped together in front of his torso. His upper left hand holds a ceremonial staff that he tips toward the venture captain.

"Thank you, sir, for this opportunity. I look forward to exploring the vault." He turns slightly and the tip of the staff describes a small arc toward the rest of the party. "I am Kadef Hins Socriat of Clan Parsem, House Zebulan. My comrades and friends call me Kadef for simplicity. I work in the diplomatic branch of the Society. I look forward to working with all of you on this mission."

Saw the posts about replaying this, and had to jump on the bandwagon. Great scenario, good players. This is the first time I've used a replay. Very exciting on a personal level.

Kadef has 2 serums of healing and a medkit.

No day job for Kadef.

When he's conscious again, Kadef's first words are, "I presume we were victorious?"

The kasatha will get to his feet and move gingerly through the camp doling out what first aid he can. Although a basic medkit and medicine skill of 4 are best used as aids to a more skilled healer.

The anacite's blades cut deeply. Kadef falls to the ground.

Burn an RP to stabilize.

Kadef parries a blow from the anacite and tries to use its force to pivot his staff into its legs.

Staff, Battle v orange KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 ... damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 S 0 0.1 Analog, knockdown, block
25 damage so far. Into hit points.

That's 21 damage so far. Ouch.
Will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Going toe to toe with a large anacite is not the smartest strategy, but Kadef feels that he needs to keeps this one from stepping into the midst of the party. He strikes with his staff and then shifts carefully sideways to
put the bulk of his opponent between himself and the laser shooting enemy.

Careful 5' step as shown.

Staff, Battle v KAC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 ... damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 S 0 0.1 Analog, knockdown, block

Big. They probably have reach., so this probably draws an AoO.

Staff held high, Kadef rounds Lexicor to engage the anacite near him.

Move as shown.

Staff, Battle v KAC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 ... damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 S 0 0.1 Analog, knockdown, block

Kadef hurries forward and right to spread the party. He draws a bead on the nearest android (light blue) and fires.

Pulsecaster Pistol v EAC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 ... damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 E, nonlethal 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges