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[Audio keyword: Dragon; Alert level raised.]

Holy s%+%, did someone day 'Dragon'? *plays back audio* I guess should close the holovid and actually devote processors to this conversation.

Three-5 turns to Sandy. "Did you designate the shipment recipient as a 'dragon'? Identification as Glimmerwaste. I request a profile of this dragon. Should he be considered as our client in this task?" Multiple legal and IP processes activate at the potential designation of a client.

Three-5 wirelessly connects to the bar's payment network and then finds his way into the larger system network to search on Abysium dragons.

Computers, Infosphere Lore, or Corporate Lore to RK on Abysium dragons: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Boom

"If you require security personnel, I will assign myself to the task." Three-5 muted the audio feed from the holovid they were watching, but kept processing the text transcript. They would probably miss some things, but it was easier this way.

"Bandits are likely to have patterns and locations of previous activity. We can be prepared for their approach." He glances down at his armor. "Can an advance of credits be made to supplement additional equipment?"

[Audio identification: TerraRunner; Owner: Sandy Redwarren]

...

[Speaker identification: Sandy Redwarren. Assistance requested.

...

[**PING**]

Whaa! The kids are just about to be eaten by the T-Rex! ... Oh, s&*~! Someone is talking to us! Why am I face down on the table?! Boot up multiple cognitive processes! Boot up voice processing and speech synthesis too.

[Boot up processes initiated. Resource allocation contention. System bottleneck. System reliability 56%]

Three-5 suddenly jerks up to a seated position from when it had been face down on the table for the past half-hour.

"Wharrr. What. What are we doing?" The android's word are slurred and come out haltingly. The android stares at Sandy. "Why are you here?"

[Vocal pattern detection: Concern and alarm; Subject identification: Rion]

...

[Vocal statement detection: Industrial Sabotage; Subject identification: Tatch]

What? 'Sabotage'?! What the f#*# are they talking about? *terminates holovid feed hijacked from the air quality monitor's signal to the base*

[Vocal statement detection: poop white crap; Subject identification: Jayne]

Are you kidding me? Biologicals are so disgusting! Ugh, fine, I already terminated the feed.

Three-5 turns away from the blank rock wall to come over and see what the others are discussing. The android examines the mysterious substance as well, though they do not touch it. "I have no biological modules loaded."

Corporate Lore if this is known contaminant of concern to the company?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

GM: Well it won't matter with that roll, but with Three-5's Corporate Lore, it would be helpful to know what the arrangement is between the mining company and Abadarcorp. One and the same? Contract arrangement? Just providing a few personnel?

Mostly this is: How far does Corporate Lore go in this situation?

I'm also completely agreeable that Three-5 doesn't work for Abadarcorp, but some other corporation and we just reflavor the archetype. I don't know how much Abadarcorp fits in the story vs some "unnamed corp" that doesn't have the same huge reach that Abadarcorp does canonically.

[**Security override alert cancelled.**]

Three-5 joins the security personnel to provide a report on what they found when they arrived. They wait to see how preparations are proceeding for the forays into the four tunnels to search for more khefeks.

Assuming they do not seem to need further assistance, Three-5 proposes, "I will remain with those who entered the mining areas with me. While injuries were light, they should be monitored for any other ill effects and for further information on what may have occurred. Other than the miners themselves, they observed the khefeks the most closely."

The android pulls a monitoring feed of the area and observes Tatch inspecting one of the ore carts. Three-5 asks the security personnel. "Are those carts heading to the surface? Is a security escort needed for that purpose?" The android tries to assess the corporate value of the ore.

Corporate Lore regarding the value and need for the ore: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 LOL

[No threats detected. Injuries detected. Combat reliability 86%.]

Eh, nothing that isn't easily fixed.

Three-5 looks around the dim cavern, then finally at the cable and Tatch. "That was not included in standard security equipment. However, it does seem like a useful addition."

Hearing the sounds of approaching medical staff, they tell the miner, "Medical and rescue staff is approaching. Corporate security will secure the area. Adjudicated costs will be applied as appropriate. Thank you for choosing Abadarcorp."

Here's probably what it looks like:

Skill change: Nature -> Society

2nd level:
Class Feat: You'll Have To Go Through Me!
FA: Abadarcorp Rep dedication (gains Additional Lore - Corporate Lore)
Skill Feat: Intimidating Glare

Not a ton of archetypes to choose from, but I might have Three-5 go Abadarcorp Rep. Just the sort of faceless corporate security that you ordered.

GM, I might need to swap a skill around to technically qualify for it.

Three-5 draws his shock truncheon and proceeds to beat the khefek to death.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Electricity Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 5 = 17
Electricity Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

That appears to be a crit. Do you do crit damage to all of your targets?

I don't think so. I think it's just for the one Primary Target. I don't even think it interacts with Suppressed at all.

[Threats detected. Advise immediate suppression]

Ok, ok! I'm trying here!

Three-5 swivels his rotolaser and unleashes a barrage of laser fire at the khefeks. Then he steps over the body of one of the dead khefeks to protect the others.

Primary Target vs Yellow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Laser Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Auto-Fire vs Yellow, Red; ReflexDC16: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Failure also means they are Suppressed.
↺ Pin Down against any who succeeded the save; WillDC16

◇ Primary Target vs Yellow
◆◆ Auto-Fire on Yellow and Red
↺ Pin Down (if needed)
◆ Step

Three-5 gains Resist 1 vs any Suppressed enemies

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Three-5 suffers a small shock from the cable. Their feed glitches for a moment, and they have to scan back 5 seconds on the holovid playing on the septenary processing thread.

[Active threats detected. Advise immediate suppression]

Aww, who's a little bloody-thirsty threat detection module?

Three-5 rushes to the front line, spinning up his rotolaser. Unfortunately, it takes him so long to get into place, he doesn't have time for a full salvo. He is able to get a single good shot to the beast in front of him.

Attack vs White: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Laser Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

◆ Move
◆ Move
◆ Strike

That was one move for you all? Did I fall behind on the map when I wasn't looking?

[Low-Light conditions detected. Activating night sight.]

Yeah, there we go. Stealthy night mode like those ninja vids!

Three-5 continues to advance, keeping his audible output set to minimal.

Avoid Notice; Stealth +6

Three-5 adjusts the output of his motors and cooling systems and heads out.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

5 healing should get Three-5 to full

Three-5 nods to the ikesthi as the magic heals bio-components. "Thank you, my performance reliability is higher now."

They check the corridor they came from once more, then turns to the rescued miner. "The khefaks were distracted by something else? Small animals or was it something different?" Three-5 goes to check the area where the khefaks were when they interrupted them.

Can Jayne use Transfer Vitality at the end of the fight?

[Threat eliminated; excessive force indicator. Combat reliability 80%]

Excessive force, seriously?! Nope, let's disable you for the time being. [Excessive force logging: offline]

Three-5 looks down at the khefak body with shock burns and beaten to a misshapen figure. "Ok, maybe it has a point." The android has an impulse to poke a finger at one of the corpse's wounds.

Then Three-5 tries to inspect their armor where the creature bit and clawed at them. It seemed fine for the moment, but they would need closer inspection later. He winces at the underlying injury. A weird reflexive response.

Sorry, I forgot to check this game for the last few days.

[Armor integrity intact. Bio-structure pressure warning.]

Yeah, that's because the damned thing bit me!

Three-5 releases one hand from his rotolaser and draws a Shock Truncheon from a side holster. The company training manual says these are to be used for non-lethal riot control. Anyone training with one, however, knows there's another setting. And anyone on the receiving end will tell you it's not non-lethal.

The android guard whirls the truncheon and tries to beat the khefak to death.

Attack vs Pink: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Shock Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Attack vs Pink: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 4 = 18
Shock Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

◆ Draw Truncheon
◆ Strike
◆ Strike

[Tactical analysis: 53% northern passage could serve as safe haven]

So a coin flip. What a crap analysis.

"We should clear the area to the north first. Miners could have retreated there as a safe haven." He checks the passage south for a moment. "Just be careful of anything coming up behind us."

Three-5 points to the northeast and imitates Rion in a shrug before heading in that direction.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

[No threats detected. Threat detection entering standby mode.]

Wait, that doesn't really seem like a good idea. Stupid thing.

Three-5 moves up after Rion, also attempting to move quietly. He lowers the output of his coolant sinks and tries to limit the speed of any servo motors.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

That can be a very long and painful goodbye then. Take the time you need even if it's just to close the chapter properly.

Three-5 moves forward, searching the area for any indications of the miners or more khefaks intent on doing harm to people.

Search, Perception +3

[No further threats detected. Threat module performance 82%]

Ugh. Not horrible, but still better not announce that.

Three-5 tells the miner, "All the threats have been eliminated." He turns back to check on the rest of the group and cocks his head to one side as he watches the ikesthi embrace. "Of course. A good time for 'a moment'."

He turns back to the miner, nodding at Bickle's assessment. "What can you report about the situation?"

Three-5 turns his rotolaser on the remaining two khefak with a warning to Bickle. "Incoming laser fire. Please please refrain from extending your limbs."

The whirring weapon unleashes on the two khefak. Laser fire peppers the creatures. Afterwards, he unceremoniously tries to kick one of the khefak to the ground.

Primary Target vs Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Laser Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Auto-Fire vs Red and Blue, Reflex DC16: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Failure means Suppressed (-1 to attack, -10 speed). If they succeed, use ↺ Pin Down. Will DC 16 or be Suppressed.

Trip vs Blue Reflex DC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

◇ Primary Target
◆◆ Autofire
◆ Trip vs Blue

[Active threats detected. Tactical suppression advised]

No s++!, sherlock. Thank you for the advice.

"I think they're rampaging now, Llyfr." A whirring sound suddenly becomes a high pitched whine as Three-5 steps up to meet the charging khefak. The android levels the rotolaser at it and fires off a burst, saturating a small area with laser fire.

Primary Target Attack vs Yellow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 OMG, no nat 1 on the first attack roll.
Hero Point: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Laser Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Laser Auto-Fire on Yellow and Red, Reflex DC16: 1d8 ⇒ 5
If they fail, they are Suppressed (-1 to attack, -10 to speed)
If either succeed (Yellow first, then Red), Three will use ↺ Pin Down. They must make a Will DC16 or be Suppressed.

◆ Step
◇ Primary Target on Yellow
◆◆ Autofire in a 15' cone to get Yellow and Red.
↺ Pin Down if needed

Three-5 gains Resistance 1 to any Suppressed enemy attacks (Armor Storm)

Posting these for reference. It's helping me learn the abilities too.

Yeah, you can get really creative with GM approval on what you use for initiative depending on what you were doing when combat breaks out. Lying to the guard (Deception), pushing past someone (Athletics), trying to steal something (Thievery), reading a ritual (Arcana). That said, 9 times out of 10 if it's not Stealth, you're probably using Perception.

Three tries to follow the others to sneak up on the khefaks.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Three stares blankly at Bickle and then looks at the spilled aggregate. "What significance does that hold? What advantage would having more aggregate down provide?" They turn to the azurite crystals. "You are supposing that someone wishes to steal these while attention is placed on the endangered miners? Or perhaps drive the mining efforts away if North-7 is deemed to be an unsafe area? This is conjecture without sufficient evidence."

"Our purpose is to secure the safety of the miners. Property claims of the North-7 territory would be a matter for legal services. However, protection of the property rights of the mining company is within my authority if required." He powers on his rotolaser.

"We should depart now."

Three climbs out of the vehicle and looks around. "This is not where the security forces have gathered." The android shrugs, listening to Sandy. The instructions were to report to the mine. They have done that, and obviously this yoski knew where help was needed most.

They notice the others pulling on the mining suits and nods. It wasn't as good as armor, but it would help avoid smaller injuries. Three approaches the image of the holomap and pings a download request. It wasn't a section he had already. Or had he simply deleted the information to make room for vidgames?

[Tactical readiness 73%. Threat scanning module activated]

Let's hope that wasn't affected by the low-grade alcohol. Three turns to the others in the group. "As the security personnel, I will lead. Identify any perceived threats. If you can locate any injured miners, please attempt to extricate them from the area. Do any of you have medical experience? I do not have the requisite modules."

PING

PING

Security override alert: All mine security personnel report status immediately and standby to report to duty stations.

Security override critical alert: All mine security personnel report to duty stations immediately.

Three-5 silenced the alert and thumped their head on the table multiple times. Normally they went straight to Hollow's Chance after a shift, but tonight dulling their sensory input by ingesting low-grade alcohol seemed in order. Three tipped back their head and nearly poured the rest of the rehydrated curry protein noodles into their mouth, trying to chew as quickly as possible while idling wondering about the inefficiency of a biological esophagus.

[Cognitive processing 67%. Reflex performance 55%]

Stupid low-grade alcohol. Stupid processing monitors. What did they know? Three affixes their helmet and stands to retrieve their rotolaser. And immediately crashes to the ground.

[Reflex performance 48%. Balance gyros unsynchronized]

That's more like it. As Three made an effort to stand again, they only then realized that a yoski was yelling about trapped miners. And khefaks.

Computers: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Three successfully interfaces with the jukebox to turn up the volume. They had paid for several more hours of awesome Rockabilly, but striding out of the bar to save stupid miners with blaring music seemed like the right aesthetic, at least from the vidgame cutscenes. They didn't really want to blow up the bar.

So with a Rockabilly anthem shaking the bar, Three strides out, right past the yoski and ikesthi, and gets into the back of Sandy's vehicle. They look back at Sandy and Kayla with a nod. "I'm going to the mine."

What's our credit limit? Or should we just outfit our characters with some basics? Armor is expensive.