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Yeah still here, just could not post for a while somehow, probably something on my end.

Seo-Yeon looks confused.
Why would a bunch of necromancers poison some were-rats?

Then, insight lights on her face.
Ahhhh! I know! They must be different competing gangs... or cults... and probably they have a gang war, or a cult war, or there interests are clashing in some other way.

She looks around to the stowaway rat.
You there, simprat, what do you know about it! This can go two ways: Either you tell us everything right now by yourself, or... well let's say the journey could get uncomfortable for you and all those who have a weak stomach. Or you know what, hold still!
Seo-Yeon focuses and her eyes begin to glow slightly in an eerie violet as she mumbles some words.

Casting detect thoughts DC 13

I'm really thrilled about the new book Starfinder Enhanced!

Any chance we will be using that? Sounds very exciting and probably some things are real improvements.

Culture: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Seo-Yeon stays in the background, checking the intruder out and quietly observing him, ready to strike at any time.
His words make her think though...
It seems we did not pick the easier job. I still don't understand how you came on board. You could have approached us at the port, you know. Did the android only poison one barrel, several or all of them?

And how did you contract lycanthropy? Do you know anything about that other wererat?

Anyway, let's check those barrels out. We have some time until we arrive.

What can we do to check the barrels? Medicine checks? Engineering or perception to see they have been tempered with?

Seo-Yeon is obviously very perplexed by the situation, not understanding how someone can knock in her ship and how they even came there.
The existance of a stow-away in the Cosmic Flash makes her face pale beyond the usual.

Uh... what? Did someone just knock there, but we are all here? Is someone else on the ship? How is that even possible?

As it turns out it is a were-rat, she is even more shocked.

I can't even...DR34-M12 stay and monitor everything, i put the ship on autopilot. I'll go and make sure the boys handle this properly.
With these words she adjusts some settings on her console, gets strapped out of the pilots seat and grabs her laser pistol, walking towards the door.

What's the plan here? Right out of the airlock or first check who and what that actually is? Or why it is there in the first place? I think i would like to find that out first.

We should be there in no time, you can relax now. I'll alert you before we leave hyperspace. In the meantime, is everyone accounted for?

Ehm, ah, well, if you want to?
Seo-Yeon is kind of surprised from DR34-M12 sudden burst of action there.
She turns around and hits the com button again.

Alright Sharn, charge the credits, we're going through now. Have a nice day.
With that she confirms the course and sets to ship to pass through the gate.

Attention, commencing gate jump, everyone grab a hold or better buckle in!

That's not you paying then, that's us...but thanks for your generosity, i guess. Seo-Yeon counters in a dry tone without looking over her shoulder this time.

Probably makes sense though to deduct all expenses we have during missions and everything we need to restock´, fuel and run the ship before sharing personal gains.

Ya don't worry, i flew this baby before.
Seo-Yeon brushes tenderly over her console and the flight controller.

I'll get us there, this is just a standard procedure.

Piloting: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

She starts the ship towards the jump gate, considering a safe flight route with safe distance to any other ships, but as direct as possible.
Then presses the com buttons.

Sharn, this is the Cosmic Flash. We're ready to go. Please quote the pay rate before though for confirmation. Thank you.

Over her shoulder she says We do have enough credits, right?

DR34-M12, calling her boss and suggesting something like a date, already got more and more awkward looks and responses from Seo-Yeon, but the mention of something "interesting" to happen lets her chin drop.

Activating the auto-pilot she turns on the pilots chair, looking at the rest of the crew on the bridge.
What do you mean, something interesting to happen? Don't go magicking something out on the ship please! Unnecessary risks are the last thing we need. Don't forget, we are in space now.
She seems uneasy and disapproving...

I think we should talk about the layout of the ship and perhaps come up with a plan? This sounds a bit like the Enterprise bridge to me right now, but i think on a small ship it could be a bit different.

Her cheeks turning red, Seo-Yeon lets DR34-M12s sudden outburst of intimacy pass over her like a downpour of heavy rain, seemingly surprised and unsure what to do, she gives her a pad on the back.
Uhm, thanks, i guess. Not sure that's correct though.
Embarrassed she walks the rest of the way silently, trying not to look at her crewmate.
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At the ship

Ugh, i'm not sure we have the credits. Perhaps we can do that once we earned some more. If we are all stocked on supplies, i'm ready to go. Thanks for your invitation, maybe next time.
Seo-Yeon talks to Pax and DR34-M12 and then waves the clerk a short goodbye, before turning to Declan, the Ysoki mechanic.
Mh i guess the ship needs a mechanic. I tried to fix what i can, but i'm certainly not the best. Better at piloting! You take good care of this jewel!

DR34-M12, when everyone is on board and Declan gives the go for the engine, can you upload the coordinates of our destination please, so i can plot a course? We'll be ready for take-off soon then!

On the way to the ship
Giving DR34-M12 a considering and slightly creepy look, Seo-Yeon answers:
Unfortunately, the allegedly boring too often turns out to be anything but. I expect there to be difficulties, why else would they outsource it like that? The seemingly interesting will probably have even more catches. Rats usually don't come alone, there might be a whole gang and people backing them. So, we'll see i guess. Do you carry any weapons? I have some, hopefully enough.

Is the fuel stocked up and do we have enough ammunition? And food? It's very uncomfortable to be in the middle of nowhere without enough fuel or food. Ammunition speaks for itself. Always hope you don't need it, but if you need it, you better have enough.

Seo-Yeon answers the clerk in an attempt to appear jokingly, laying her hand on his shoulder in a supposedly friendly manner, trying to give him a friendly smile. Closer looks reveal that she is trying really hard to overcome usual unheeding mannerism and give a genuine smile.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

What else is there the Commodity Exchange or you have to offer?

The camera refocuses and then zooms into the background, where an elven woman, more on the elvish petite side, leans casually against a wall, arms crossed in front of her chest.
Underneath the neat black clothes shines an irridescent suit through at places and she carrying a backpack, kind of like a purse, black as well.
Some bulges indicate there might be more pockets in her dress than are visible on first sight.

Lifting one hand to move a strain of her long, jet black hair out of her pale face, she speaks up with a sweet and melodic, but at the same time emotionless voice, the deep purple eyes looking at no one in particular:

We should take the medical supply job. Boring is good and so is keeping a low profile. I just got us this ship, wouldn't want to put it on the edge already.

With the rat, is that bringing in or deposing of? I don't like rats.

No offense she adds with a look to Declan.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Hahaha nice. Totally spoiler free :D

Looking forward to the game!

I like the artwork!

I'm fine with Hima taking kind of a leading role, but expect discussions on that "firm morale compass".
Seo-Yeon wants to live and live freely, decisions have to be made and some things just need to be done.
All of that is better with full pockets.

Very good question!
I would go with the korean elven thing and name it 우주 플래시 Uju Peullaesiery, which means something like Cosmic Lightning, or Cosmic Flash.

If all are on board with this name, that is.

Oh i see!
But, it was the war of independence, which happened just recently, right?

Speaking of faith, Seo-Yeon is a follower of Calistria and that for good reason.
Quiet on the surface and seemingly a bit introverted, deep inside she is just as temperamental, scheming and maneuvering as the goddess.

What did she loose in the war for independence?
I'm not really familiar with the timeline, but i imagine this happened towards the end of her training and perhaps even at the beginning of the war she was scheduled to run missions for her house.
During those missions she had contact with different ideas and saw lots of stuff with her own eyes for the first time.
And she was also able to find out that even her privileged booty was just a pawn that would be risked and sacrificed in the game of houses when the gains would be sufficient.
This led to her running away, loosing her house, her status and her family.

What's a question for the elves of the group?

I'm fine with the ship design and don't know any better there.

How does everyone feel about the backstory about how we got the ship?
I think everyone has their own character backstory, so the only thing to figure out is how we exactly met each other.
And the GM question about what we lost in the war.

Haha i feared the worst when you said guitar ship, but it's actually not bad! A lot of scifi ship designs come from everyday items. Starships for tabletop gaming often are build out of water pistols, there's a lot of challenge on youtube.

Did you just make that board?
Interesting question there, how does propulsion work in Eberron Starfinder? A lot of the ships have rings and that reminds me of the elemental propelled airships. Is that still a thing or is it the drive from Starfinder?

I like it too.
But how about an addition? This is also kind of an adventure hook/proposition :D
Making some assumptions on how we met or meet.

300 years after the war, somewhere on Dol Dorn, a band of ragtag "veterans" came together, all on the search for food, a place to stay and a job. Some also for some sense and direction in their lives, but that's a different matter.
Jobs on the planet were alright, but not as good and in space with the gates open there were plenty of new opportunities and riches to be made.
The only issue - in space, you need a starship.
Luckily there was this otherwise often eerily quiet elf maiden, who suddenly very flatly stated that she would be able to organize a ship.
Not the best or largest, but it would fly and do. A relative of her was about to retire and ready to let go his old ship, only for a small amount of credits.

And she was able to deliver. Some days later an old, but nice ship stood in a bay nearby. Some bumps and scratch marks on the hull - you're uncertain whether some of them are actually scorch makes from laser fire or not -, technology and outfitting kind of old, but trustworthy, proven time and time again. It's a small old freighter or transport shuttle. The design is a bit unfamiliar, but average, wouldn't raise eyes anywhere. It's a totally safe, sound and secure deal. Who wouldn't trust a lovely elf and dismiss such a good opportunity?

Let me know what you think?

I saw that more of an expanse setting, Dol Dorn/Okra/Mars is independent from Eberron/Earth and things are tense.

Also very interesting, two very different elves on board, no possible tension at all there :D

Yup i wasn't talking about starship mechanical roles^^

I did Starship combat only once and didn't find it bad, but that was a low level one.
I believe there are some alternative mechanics out there, up to using Star Wars X-Wing game or Armada rules.

I don't know, i think we could go a democratic route about it. Perhaps the starship is a joint venture?
With strict hierarchical captain roles i don't have the best experience, but that's mainly from water faring pirate ships.

We could do with kind of a dedicated spokesperson though in some cases.

Mh i guess with some minor adjustments i could go for captain, but originally aimed for pilot, which Seo-Yeon might be best at.

Firefly wise she'll probably be a mix of River and Hoban "Wash".
I thought of a background story and will pm you about it later EltonJ, to check some stuff with you.

I'm not married to the spy specialization, so i could be a bit flexible there to fill needs. Also could reallocate for higher CHA if needed.

The whole Eberron system! Nice, have no clue beyond my basic Eberron knowledge. I'll trust your guidance^^

We said Seo-Yeon might be from the house of shadows and dragonmarked?
I think i still have 1 feat free or could change one.
Just take the original Eberron ones? Or do you have something prepared there?

Also i remember this website about TV Tropes, but i couldn't find something about the typical scifi show cast.
Think it would be funny to use stuff from that website for the characters when you want to do it like a show :D

I reckon elves are from Eberron originally? But could be on Okra? Are there any other planets?

14 is a nice number, but i do hope this has several seasons^^

That said i think it's as many episodes and seasons as needed.
@EltonJ do you have a plot or story prepared or is this free range?

Also i have some questions about Space Elves in this setting.

Oh sorry.
Gonna use this character.

Well they showed up on a search for "near space" races, but i can understand your premise there very well.
Got some other races on the radar and can change it easily, just need to give it some more thought.

Is it alright to pick a race which is already there?

Seo-Yeon is an Astrazoan, currently taking the form of a Damai, i hope you are allright with that race. Could change it with no problem though.
I'm getting the feeling this character may be better suited as lead engineer, having a lot of skill points.

Hey there!
Just wanted to let you know that i'm reading up on the moment.
Maybe i can join back towards the end of the week?

My sincere apologies too all and especially the GM for prolonged absence.
Had to deal with a heavy flu and then this global situation developed, which causes me even more work on top of a heavy workload right now.
Additionaly childcare is closed, so i have a 3 year old at home at all times who needs to be loved and entertained.

I work in a german trading chain in IT, but in this situation most people are also out supporting different markets, so people can buy their toilet paper and stuff.

Know that i will do my best to catch up and return to regular posting, but with this situation i can't say exactly when.

Thanks for your understanding.

Seo-Yeon attempts to hide in the jungle as well, laser pistol in one and knfie in the other hand.

Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Take care!

I'm heavily in favor of taking care of that patrol first as well. It's a high risk leaving someone who could fall in your back anytime. Just imagine we get into a firefight and they barricaded themselves, then suddenly that patrol shows up from the other side! We would be trapped!

Or they take hostages in the camp or start to attack for retribution. It's a thread we should definately tie up.

Seo-Yeon walks up and down the crowded room while talking, playing with her laser pistol in her hands all the while.

Spending an RP to heal the damage taken as well.

I would have start Seo-Yeon in a different spot to be able to move behind them.

Seo-Yeon shakes her head.
Humans...doesn't matter where in the galaxy it seems, all the same scumbags.
Laser Pistol in hand she moves to flank them, carefully avoiding to get to close, then feinting and shooting at the one with the red armor.

Trick Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 4 = 29

Laser Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + (3) = 4

Seo-Yeon dodges the attack but is obviously out of air.
She fakes to hit it with her gun but instead moves back and shoots at it.

Trick Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19

Laser Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 131d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + (3) = 6

And how would you do that Xawn? I know no way of it, but i know this!
Seo-Yeon feints and shoots her laser pistol.

Trick Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18

Laser Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 201d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + (2) = 3

What is tis? How can the water vanish everytime i get close? Is that their water rationing? Must be some kind of weird curse or evil ancient magic they use! Is this even safe to drink?
Seo-Yeon looks a bit lost, turning to her companions for help-
Anyone good with magic?

Do you think they put guards here to ration access to the water? That would be difficult, because they can always just replace them. Let's take a look. Perhaps we can rig the water supply so it can be accessed from somewhere else. Like from inside this building next to it, or another one close by.

Seo-Yeon sneaks around in the chaos looking out for any guards or installations, as well wether the moisture collector and the water have been restricted with devices in any way.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Unfortunately a strange breeze keeps blowing her hair over her eyes, so she looks awesome, but doesn't see much at all and is more busy getting her hair back under control.

Ah this one i guess:

"Now, the Azlanti have taken over the moisture vaporator that supplies the water here, which is a problem because we don't have a well. They ration out water, but with five extra mouths to feed, er, drink, my stash is going to run out fast. Plus if people have water, it's one less thing for them to lord over us, and the populace will be more willing to help you."

Might help to know how exactly they ration it. If they just put guards there, they can always replace them.

Do you want to sabotage the water collector?
Prepare some traps for the patrol or set up an ambush for them?

Apologies, i actually posted yesterday while stuck in a train for several hours, but seemingly it didn't get through :(

On the way to my work and back several people somehow seemingly tried suicide on the train tracks since tuesday.

IF we want to release those little pests someone will have to climb up and hack that lock.
Seo-Yeon looks sideways at Reconstructor...
You seem to be better at hacking than i am, unsurprisinlgy as a, well machine based being. How good can you climb though?

Right now they are looking for wildlife. If we disguise ourselves, especially Rook, we might get away somehow without the distraction for a little time. But i guess escalating things here is what we wanted anyway, so getting done with all the tasks and then enter their lair as quickly as we can might still be good.

Seo-Yeon responds to the azlanti:
{Messed up ears? What and whom do you mean with messed up ears? Seems more like someone messed up your brain! }

Apologies, I'm on a Christmas vacation and internet and time have not been what I expected.
Back to normal schedule and daily posting latest at the end of this week.
Happy new year everyone!

And the game is very awesome!

I guess we start with the private part? I'll try to open the door.
computer: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Seo-Yeon tries to open the lock.
Can't work with so many looking over my shoulder!

That sounds like a good plan overall, but i would change the orde of events a bit. First recover information from Madelons home, then take out the graveyard patrol, after that take care of the water supply and last free the hobgars before we infiltrate the garrison. And while taking out the garrison, we can all disguise using their uniforms. Should bring some confusion to them. Do you have a sniper rifle available?

I would take a sniper rifle I guess. Else that healing is certainly good. Thanks!