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Nice rolls, Aluradux. No aids required.

After their initial debriefing, Tofana thanks Dawnfriend and Aluradux. She tells them they were good team members and wishes them luck on future assignments.

At the meeting with Hadif, when the First Seeker moves to activate the video call, but before the connection is complete, Tofana remembers a previously scheduled oral surgery and leaves the room hurriedly.

Tofana stares down at the (finally) dead gnome. She keeps staring while she steps back to retrieve her knife, while she walks forward and bends to wipe the knife's blade on the gnome's sleeve, and while she straightens up and sheathes the knife.

Her gaze snaps up to Aluradux when the lashunta speaks. She casually kicks Ainveln in the head while she walks over to Aluradux and the sapling.

"I am unsure. Plant organism repair is not a field in which I am experienced. Perhaps if we remove the inorganic contaminants the sapling will recover."

Tofana glances at the tree. She has no experience with, or real knowledge of plant life, but it just looks bad. She better hurry.

Her knife landed two steps back, and it's just too much trouble to get it when she has a new cartridge in hand. She reloads and ...

Shobhad horizon striker, tactical v KAC, sickened: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 2 = 21... damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7 SP 100 ft. — 2 rounds 1 2 Analog, sniper (500 ft.), unwieldy

Would have preferred a coup de grace I think. Oh well.

"I repeat. This is the primary target."

Like bipedal komodo dragon dogging its prey, Obozaya spins and pursues the guard. Unlike a komodo dragon, she has a flaming doshko instead of teeth. She drives the weapon into the guard's unprotected back.

Charge. -2 to attack, and to her AC

Doshko attack vs. guard's EAC, sickened: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 = 25
Doshko damage (flame): 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Doshko crit damage (flame): 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

and that's a wounding weapon!

WOund Effect: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Wound
Roll on Table 7–11: Wounding Weapons. The target must
succeed at a saving throw of the listed type (if any) or suffer
the listed effect. If the creature lacks a specified location, use
the general location.

TABLE 7–11: WOUNDING WEAPONS
D20 LOCATION SAVE EFFECT
1–10 General — Bleed 1d6
11–13 Eye (sensory) Ref Lost eye, –2 Perception
14–15 Leg (mobility) Fort Severed limb, –10 land speed
16–17 Arm (manipulation) Ref Severed limb, lose a hand
18–19 Vital organ Fort 1d4 Con damage
20 Brain Fort Stunned 1 round

About what I figured, but it didn't hurt to ask. Thanks!

Tofana is normally impassive, but now she frowns. "Ainveln is the primary target. He resists death. Could he be leeching from the tree to stay alive?"

The rifle was not effective, but she's pretty sure if she severs his neck, no amount of magic can save him. She looks down for her knife.

cmlobue, can she pick up the dropped knife as part of her 5' move to Ainveln's side, or will that be two actions?

Tofana drops her knife and levers her rifle into firing position. She sights deliberately down the barrel and puts a round into Ainveln's head.

From the spoiler:
If an enemy is within striking distance -- careful 5' move away and shoot Ainveln with the sniper rifle.
Shobhad horizon striker, tactical v KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 ... damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7 SP 100 ft. — 2 rounds 1 2 Analog, sniper (500 ft.), unwieldy
If an enemy is not within striking distance, just shoot Ainveln.

Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Bruised and cut, Tofana gazes impassively as Ainveln goes down.

5 hp left, but she's got a little buffer now, and she's drawn their AoO so ya'll ought to be able to move freely.

Thanksgiving celebrations. I'll be out of touch for a day or three.

I do believe Tofana's down to 2 rounds of sickness.

Tofana lunges at the bodyguard, but her real target is still Ainveln. She lands hard on her forward foot, pushes off and reverses direction and moves to head off Ainveln.

She's going to draw AoO from both of them, I do believe.

Trick Attack v CR, sickened: 1d20 - 20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 20 + 7 - 2 = -12 If successful, opponent is flat-footed until my next turn.
Survival Knife v KAC, sickened: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 = 7 ... damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 S Analog, Operative

If trick and attack are successful, Trick Attack damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Interesting.

Trick Attack v CR, sickened: 1d20 - 20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 20 + 7 - 2 = -3 If successful, opponent is flat-footed until my next turn.
Survival Knife v KAC, sickened, flanking: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 18 ... damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 S Analog, Operative
If trick and attack are successful, Trick Attack damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Tofana steps clear of the entangling plants to contain the bleachling and flank with Obo again and after swinging her rifle unconvincingly as a feint, slashes at the gnome with her knife.

Hey would Ainveln casting entanglement have earned him AoOs from us? Also, if Ainveln has a melee weapon drawn, Tofana's going to draw an AoO for movement unless she can move a careful 5' diagonal as part of a trick attack.

Ref save, sickened: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 2 = 19

Tofana is gratified to see the guard remove himself, but somewhat dismayed to see him attack Dawnfriend. "Dawnfriend, look out."

Still the guard has given her an opening to the primary target. Tofana hits her jump jets to skip over the tres adorbs lion and drops toward Ainveln from above, trying to surprise him with her knife in his head.

Trick Attack, successful v CR, sickened : 1d20 - 20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 20 + 12 - 2 = 8 If successful, opponent is flat-footed until my next turn.
Survival Knife v KAC, sickened, flanking: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 14 ... damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 S Analog, Operative
If trick and attack are successful, Trick Attack damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

DC 20! Yikes!

Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Sickened: You take a –2 penalty to attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Tofana watches Obo lurch away from the guard with some dismay. Vesk. How did Obo get so far north of the gnome? Her position makes no sense based on the text.

The android tries to twist away from the sword -- unsuccessfully. There're a series of alerts as her outer membrane ruptures and underlying systems take damage, but there's more than physical damage. Some malady spreads from the wound, corrupting system functions.

Too close for the rifle, Tofana releases one hand and swings the firearm half-hearted and club-like with one arm, while the other hand produces her knife.

Trick Attack, sickend , works against CR: 1d20 - 20 - 2 + 7 ⇒ (18) - 20 - 2 + 7 = 3 If successful, opponent is flat-footed until my next turn.
Survival Knife v KAC sickened: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 2 = 17 ... damage: 1d4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 - 2 = 1 S Analog, Operative
If trick and attack are successful, Trick Attack damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

I console myself with meta-thinking that there's more advantage to the party in having the guard dance with me while Obo deals with Ainveln.

"Don't hurt the sapling." Tofana mutters sacastically, but she lowers her rifle and runs left to find a line of fire that doesn't cross the ailing crystal-buboed tree. "But what if ending the sapling is the easiest way to stop the forest-killing gnome?"

She clears another blighted tree and aims at Ainveln. The fact that the damai is in the way is a feature, not a bug.

Shobhad horizon striker, tactical v Ainveln, KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 ... damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4) + 3 = 9 SP 100 ft. — 2 rounds 1 2 Analog, sniper (500 ft.), unwieldy

SOft cover provided by Herr Damai.

Tofana shrugs her rifle into her hands at first sight of the bleachling and damai thug.

...

The gnome’s eyes open for a moment, then narrow into a glare. “Ah,” he says, his mouth curled in a wry grin. “Are you the heroes of the forest, then?” ...

"Worse for you. We're Starfinders."

She raises her rifle to firing position while the gnome talks.

Actually my preference would be to fire before he finishes sketching his glyph.

Thanks for the healing.

"Ready. Thank you. "

"Burning is contraindicated at this time. Stopping Ainveln is our priority. After we accomplish that, we can return for the drives, and then burn it to the ground."

Been there. Done that.

"Let us leave the drives then. We have the data. We can come back for the drives if needed."

Off to the big finish. I do want to take 10 and recharge Tofana's SP while we save the last of the data.

Tofana watches over Aluradux's shoulder. When she sees the third entry, she points to it on the screen. "This information partially fulfils our mission parameters. Now all we need to do is stop the kinwood harvesting operation."

She steps slightly to her right to obscure the view from the doorway, then bends forward a little and taps her forehead with her index finger while looking intently at Aluradux.

Can we pull the drive and bring it, or just copy it?

In the office Tofana tries the computers. "Business records. Here're some transactions to a numbered Vesk-8. That could be the link we are looking for."

Take 10 for 22.

bleachling gnome

"The gnome is Ainveln?" Tofana considers. "The damai obviously thought it possible Ainveln was here. We need to finish searching the facility."

"They've got a least one friend out there. Do we hunt them down first, or hack the computers?

Tofana looks at Obozaya and makes an executive decision to do the computers now. She looks at Aluradux and nods toward the console.

Computer hacking provides opportunity for 10 minute rest to Obo and Dawnfriend. Tofana fancies herself a hacker, but Aluradux is better. So I'll roll aid.

Computers, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Computers, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Computers, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Tofana feigns pain from her earlier wound to appear less a threat. It shouldn't be hard given the vesk on the other side of the damai, but she's not very convincing. It doesn't prevent her from taking some small satisfaction in shooting the damai in the back.

Trick Attack v CR: 1d20 - 20 + 7 ⇒ (11) - 20 + 7 = -2 If successful, opponent is flat-footed until my next turn.
Static Arc Pistol v EAC : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 ... damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 E, nonlethal option 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges, critical Arc 2; Stun
If trick and attack are successful, Trick Attack damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Tofana fakes a lunge for her knife. This puts her close enough to the console, that she can feel its currents tickle her brain and she latches on to that. A feeble pair of sparks erupt from a cooling vent. It doesn't even register with the damai.

Trick Attack v CR: 1d20 - 20 + 12 ⇒ (4) - 20 + 12 = -4 If successful, opponent is flat-footed until my next turn.
Static Arc Pistol v EAC : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 ... damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 E, 30' 1 charge/use 20 charges, critical Arc 2; Stun
If trick and attack are successful, Trick Attack damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

TA failed, she's going to take an AoO for the step back as shown.

Sorry, cm_Lobue. lost track that it was my turn somehow. As partial expiation, I'll bot Obo to keep things moving.

Obozaya hisses at the disrespect her opponent has shown her by attacking Tofana instead of her. There's only one way to repay such discourtesy.

ember flame doshko v EAC, red: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 ... damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 F; critical wound;powered)

Obozaya immediately wades in to fill the gap left behind Tofana. She drops her rifle, and shrugs her doshko into her hands. The weapon flares to life and swings in a vicious horizontal swipe at the closer damai.

ember flame doshko v EAC, red: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 ... damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 F; critical wound;powered)

"Dawnfriend, step back from the bad sentients."

Tofana circles behind the skitter, while levering her rifle upward one handed from her hip to point vaguely at the second damai. But it's the knife she's lowered somewhat concealed by Dawnfriend, that's the real threat. As she clears Dawnfriend, the knife flicks up in a quick underhanded toss.

Move as shown.

Trick Attack (stealth) v CR: 1d20 - 20 + 12 ⇒ (17) - 20 + 12 = 9 If successful, opponent is flat-footed until my next turn.
If trick and attack are successful, Trick Attack damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2
Survival Knife v KAC v blue: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 ... damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 S Analog, Operative

It's going for that gun. And Tofana like it better if it's not free to use it. The android quickly recovers her balance and pursues the damai into the room.

A trace of computer generated EM tickles her brain, she locks on and the console screen goes painfully, glaringly, red. White words, POLICE! RUN! appear on the screen.

Tofana brings her knife down on the damai's shoulder.

"Vesk! Get in here."

Trick attack, computers. Good versus CR: 1d20 + 12 - 20 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 20 = 8
Survival Knife v KAC, red: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 ... damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 S Analog, Operative
If trick and attack are successful, Trick Attack damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

I described her pulling out her baton earlier. She doesn't have one.
She's a knife girl. Momentarily confused her with another operative.

Ninja'd by Dawnfriend. I'll retract my post for Obo.

** Stay out of my head! **

Tofana rounds the corner and slide steps up the corridor, pulling her baton while she moves. She snags something she didn't see and ends up in front of the door.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Yikes. What a roll. Playing it off as bumping into the unseen Aluradux.

... one of said creatures peeks their head out the door and looks both ways down the hall. "Ainveln? Is that you?" they call out, clearly confused by the situation.

....

At least two. One down the hall. One in the machinery.

Tofana risks a peek around the corner of the wall.

trying to get a good look without showing herself. Take 10 for 22 or if I must roll.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

HA!

Invisibility. Nice.

Tofana slings her rifle over her shoulder, and draws a tool kit from a thigh pocket. She opens the camera cases and goes to work. Ah, that's the onboard memory, and if I jump these junctions I can loop the feed....

Engineering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Tofana follows the skittermander at a more deliberate pace. Her rifle is ready while she keeps looking around, especially for signs of anyone on the catwalks.

When she ascends the ladder, she urges Dawnfriend to keep watch because there may still be tree killers around and she's perfectly capable of climbing without aid.

Once on the catwalk (and in the absence action) she moves north to examine the two cameras there.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Engineering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Computers: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

"After we try to trace them. Watch for anyone left behind." Tofana scans the room.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Wireless is a good thought. Is there a signal we can latch onto?
I don't see a way up to the catwalk on the map. Is it supported by columns or other features that could be climbed?
Does anyone have some cable?

Forgot to renew Tofana's store of healing serums. I've got nothing for the NPCs. Not that Tofana would give them anything unless one of the team asked her to.
Alternate plan: Leave. drop off Moss Grove. Heal up and come back loaded for bear. We move in fast, hopefully too fast to take the damage and hit the mill.
2nd alternate. Get into the mill ASAP. It's got to be shielded from the psychic damage or all we'll find is corpses.

Will save, mid affecting: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

Tofana is more stoic than Obo. She doesn't even grunt.

32 points takes TOfana into HP. Let's try resting. Hopefully the damage interval is significantly longer than 10 minutes.

"Whether he knows what it is or not, let's check it out."

Tofana marches to the building door, looks around, and tries to open it.

Perception, unusual stuff, traps etc : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

could conceivably hit that perception DC on a 19 with aids from Alaradux and Mossgrove.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 Not with that roll.

Tofana walks along with her rifle cradled muzzle down in the crook of one arm. When they sight the building she tips the muzzle up and sideways so that she now holds it in both hands.

Tofana listens to the conversation while continuing her watch.

Tofana reloads her rifle, and takes the fey's spineblade before moving on. She suggests Dawnfriend take the gifted seeds.

Did the spinebkade have a scabbard? If so she takes that too. What can you tell us about the spineblade?

In the central Grove she keeps watch while the others examine the flora.

Tofana puts up her rifle, slinging it over her shoulder.

Observing the skitter's ministrations, he says, "Dawnfriend, maybe you should avoid wrestling if there is further combat. Stay by me and we will shoot whatever Obozaya engages. How is Mossgrove?"

Tofana walks up to the fey, and kicks its knife away. She points her rifle at its head. "Does it have interrogation value?"

Tofana sights in on the remaining lurker and fires.

Shobhad horizon striker, tactical v KAC, yellow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 ... damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11 SP 100 ft. — 2 rounds 1 2 Analog, sniper (500 ft.), unwieldy

Lurkers in light. Had a really bad experience with one once.

Tofana steps around the corner and raises her rifle. She sights through the new scope and fires at the fey on the right.

Shobhad horizon striker, tactical v KAC, orange: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 ... damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 = 6 SP 100 ft. — 2 rounds 1 2 Analog, sniper (500 ft.), unwieldy

Lot of good stuff in that pack. Tofana will request the sniper scope and will carry away anything not claimed by someone else.

"Possibly a tactical advantage. I shall consider it in my next weapons purchase."

A lot of my PCs get an arc pistol. I've been inconvenienced by the move action more than once.

They'll need help if we catch them.

"Anything in that pack, Dawnfriend."

Tofana also has her own static arc pistol. She computes neither her knife nor her rifle are prohibited. She watches the technomancer curiously.

Static arc pistols have a non-lethal setting.

Unusual to be singled out this way, but the suggestion is within mission parameters.

Tofana tries to accept diplomatically. "The Starfinders are a helping friendly society. We will go and help you."