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Chronicle looks good. Thank you so much for running this pair of scenarios, GM Kluude! Twila-5'll be in the audience at the performance.

That sounds a lot funnier than it probably is!

"I cannot." Twila-5 intones flatly.

Mission complete. Back to the grind.

Profession, electrician: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Once the immediate threat is past, Twila-5 swims directly to Hinevera, floating nearby as Stell checks her vitals. When Hinevera awakens, Twila-5 breathes a sigh of relief. "Hinevera, your team is safe. We found them first. They are waiting for you back at the sub. It seems all of you were possessed, which is why you don't remember anything." She raises her face to gaze around the tower. "This place...the wonders it holds...a guide to your people's past... You've made a great discovery, Hinevera. Now let's get you back so you can share what you've found."

"Yes. We seek knowledge and understanding, not just for ourselves, but for all peoples. That's how we build a better universe for subsequent generations." Twila-5 is already wondering what's on the other side of the dive point through the galactic ocean. "We would particularly like to hear more about Ibra. May we please download data from the computer here?"

DC 18 Fort vs. 2 Charisma damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 ...Failure

DC 18 Will vs. Frightened for 5 rounds: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 ...Success

Well, that didn't feel good. Twila-5 flips around, sights along the barrel of her weapon, and fires at the ghost.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34
DC = 20 + target's CR
Pinhole rift rifle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Force damage S: 1d10 ⇒ 4
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (8, 8, 6) = 22
If both Trick Attack and weapon attack hit, the ghost is Staggered until the start of my next turn.

Then she quickly looks away. No need to tempt fate again.

Dang! Sorry to hear that. I hope you and your family make a full and speedy recovery.

Never! I will not give up my life's work, and it's not for you to corrupt!

Not sure "life" is the correct word to use here, Twila-5 muses wryly as she looks up at the ghost. Fortunately she's smart enough to keep her wise crack to herself. Instead, she draws her pinhole rift rifle and activates her Holographic Clone. Looks like this is about to get ugly.

How many clones?: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Suddenly there are three more Twila-5s, all floating so close to each other that it's difficult to tell which is the real one.

Twila-5's eyes are immediately drawn to Hinevera's glowing eyes. Gone is the warmth and kindness that was present the last time she saw her. Swimming toward her slowly, the android intones: "Hinevera, it's me, Twila-5. Do you remember? Come back. Your team is worried about you." For now, she keeps her hands away from her weapons.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Yes

Also spending 1 RP to regain SP.

"Oh my word. I need more time on the practice range." Twila-5 replaces the battery in her rifle while she remembers and checks to make sure she has all her gear. "Who needs to rest a few minutes. Dirk? You look pretty hurt."

Swimming forward, Twila-5 executes a flip at the end of her movement, firing a shot at the elemental while still partially upside down.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
DC = 20 + target's CR
Static Arc Pistol: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Electric damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Trick Attack Damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 8, 2) = 13
If both Trick Attack and Attack rolls hit, the target is staggered until the start of Twila-5's next turn.

Love those rolls! ;p

Boy, this thing is tiresome. Twila-5 grumbles to herself as she stoops to pick up her static arc pistol and swims back to try to get eyes on the elemental.

Yup. That's my turn. Whee.

Twila recognises this type of elemental as a reflection, which can alter it's presence into an absorbing diffuse state and a reflecting specular state. When in diffuse state, as currently the case, it can absorb kinetic melee blows and convert them into temporary physical health (temp HP). It has no specific weaknesses, and all the immunities of an elemental.

Well, crap. And I just dropped my static arc gun. ... Well, these bullets aren't melee, so...maybe? Figuring it's worth an attempt to test her theory, Twila-5 fires a shot off at the elemental, then dashes back to where she dropped her other weapon.

Tactical Rotating Pistol, underwater: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Piercing Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10

Mysticism: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
What's the best way to attack this form?

Great. Why do I get the feeling it's changed so our new tactics won't hurt it as much? Twila-5 mentally gripes, tumbling into the erstwhile garden to line up a better shot.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33
DC = 20 + Target's CR
Tactical Rotating Pistol, underwater: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Piercing Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 8, 6) = 16
If both Trick Attack and Weapon Attack hit, the target is staggered until the start of Twila-5's next turn.

Dang! I gotta spend more time at the practice range. She berates herself ruefully.

"Blast! Well, try this!" Twila-5 drops her static arc pistol. As she tumbles head-over-heels into a closer position, her tactical rotating pistol appears in her hands.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33
DC = 20 + Target's CR
Tactical Rotating Pistol, underwater: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Piercing Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 = 8
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (8, 1, 2) = 11
If both Trick Attack and Weapon Attack hit, the target is staggered until the start of Twila-5's next turn.

After combat, Twila-5 will pick up all equipment she dropped.

Ow. Not being keen on being hit like that too often, Twila-5 activates her Cloaking Field, the lines up another shot at the elemental.

Static Arc Pistol: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Electric damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Why do they always attack us? She muses idly. They could just ignore us, and we'd be happy to do the same. Weird. And self-destructive. Can't it tell it's outnumbered? It could just leave.

I forgot to mention that Twila-5 would've swapped out the battery on her pinhole rift rifle earlier. Can I retcon that?

"Heads up!" Twila-5 warns, whipping out her static arc pistol as she somersaults in slow motion (water makes acrobatics look much less energetic than air) away from the computer room. She takes aim while settling onto the seafloor before firing.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
DC = 20 + Target's CR
Static Arc Pistol: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Electric damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) = 9
If both Trick Attack and Weapon Attack hit, the target is staggered until the start of Twila-5's next turn.

"Oh, that can't be good." Twila-5 may not have realized that this is a hybrid computer, but she recognizes possession when she sees it. She whips out her crowbar and does some fine-tuned engineering.

WHACK!

Engineering: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

DC 18 Computers: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Cue sad trombone sound.

"What the...?" Twila-5 is perplexed.

"Considering how spread out the others were, I think you're probably right, but let's check the last room here before we go. It'll be quick." Twila-5 responds, pointing to B6.

I'll second that.

"Thanks, Lekeetri." If Pri-Pri needs more medical attention to stabilize enough for the journey, Twila-5 will try to take care of it (or assist if someone else is more experienced).

Medicine to Treat Deadly Wounds, basic medkit, DC 25: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Well, shoot. Worth a shot.

After quickly recording the data from this room's findings, Twila-5 suggests: "Let's check the rooms on the other side of the gardens next." She leads the way to B9.

I recommend going from left to right on the map on Slide 3.

DC 20 Mysticism: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

"I'm here." As much as Twila-5 wants to keep moving, she's not about to leave Amy behind. She stays to watch as Amy works, trying to assess what she sees but unable to make any connections.

"Let's keep moving until we find Pri-Pri. We can come back to investigate these ruins once we've determined they're safe." Twila-5 suggests.

I recommend going to B4 next, but feel free to make other suggestions, including staying here until we've thoroughly examined this room.

Nodding, Twila-5 replies: "Thank you for staying to translate. We need to find Pri-Pri. Do you have a recommendation for where to start looking?"

@GM: Where on the map are we? If we're in B2, I'd suggest going to B3 next. If we're in B5, I'd suggest going to B4 next.

Engineering DC 20: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

"Huh. This wax coating couldn't have been applied underwater. At one time, at least part of this compound must've been above the waterline."

Setting aside the waxed sheets for now, Twila-5 turns her attention to the ijtikri. "There, there," she intones flatly, stroking their shoulder soothingly.

Medicine: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

"As long as you're safe to travel. We cleared the way between here and your sub, so as long as nothing else moves in you should be safe. We'll go fetch Lekeetri first, then locate Pri-Pri. Do you want to wait to head back to the sub until Lekeetri is with you?"

"Blast. I've gotta get a universal translator." I know eight languages for crying out loud, but of course none of them apply.

Physical Science DC 20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Twila-5 is too busy bemoaning her linguistic limitations to realize what the planets and stellar alignments.

Somewhat startled, Twila-5 steps aside to let the possessed Morlamaw lead the way. "Uhh... Okay. Show us." Aside, to the Starfinders on her team, she mouths: "Watch for traps."

"Share Language might be useful, but let's find the others first. It kinda looks like Asthemir isn't inclined to go anywhere, at least for now."

Twila-5 is inclined to search for Iyuurhoi next, if we don't have a good way to take care of Asthemir yet.

"Uhh... Can anybody translate? Asthemir here is possessed by a ghost. If we can translate into Morlamaw we ought to be able to exorcise it. Or we could look for Lekeetri and Iyuurhoi and see if they're faring any better."

That's strange. Swimming cautiously up to the Mormalaw, Twila-5 closely inspects the individual. "Hey, are you okay? I'm Twila-5. I'm going to do a quick medical examination of you, unless you decline. Okay?" She pauses a moment to give them time to respond. Barring a refusal, she commences with a basic med check.

Medicine: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Does this Mormalaw match the description of any of our missing team? Is there a name tag or other identification on the Starfinder vest or anywhere else on their person?

Twila-5 swims up to take a closer look.

DC 25 Medicine: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

"Hmm. It's the sap of a cephalume. That's a kind of humanoid squid. Interesting. Well, now we know to watch out for them. I have no idea if they'll be a threat to us, though."

I'll let a CHA-based character make first contact with the morlamaw.

Twila-5 nods her assent and takes up a guard position while Stell takes a breather. She's glad Amy was able to help Stell staunch the wounds.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Looking for threats.

Again, Twila-5 tumbles forward to aim another shot at the surviving worm.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31
DC = 20 + Target's CR
Tactical Rotating Pistol, underwater property: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Piercing damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) = 13
If both Trick Attack and Attack roll hit, the target is staggered until the start of Twila-5's next turn.

Her rifle out of juice, Twila-5 drops it and draws her tactical rotating pistol as she somersaults closer.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22
DC = 20 + Target's CR
Tactical Rotating Pistol, underwater property: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Piercing damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (1, 8, 8) = 17
If both Trick Attack and Attack roll hit, the target is staggered until the start of Twila-5's next turn.

(She will pick up the pinhole rift rifle as soon as combat is finished. If there's time, she'll immediately swap out the battery for a fresh one as well.)

Final shot. Make it count. Twila-5 holds her breath as she backflips before aiming her weapon at the blue worm.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36
DC = 20 + Target’s CR
Pinhole Rift Rifle vs. Blue's EAC, underwater: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Slashing damage, force: 1d10 ⇒ 4
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (6, 3, 4) = 13
If both Trick Attack and Attack rolls hit, the target is staggered until the start of Twila-5's next turn.

Rrgh! It's tricky shooting between her allies. Twila-5 moves back and forth, trying to get a good angle to aim at the blue worm.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33
DC = 20 + Target’s CR
Pinhole Rift Rifle vs. Blue's EAC, underwater: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Slashing damage, force: 1d10 ⇒ 3
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 8, 6) = 17
If both Trick Attack and Attack rolls hit, the target is staggered until the start of Twila-5's next turn.

She checks her battery pack. One more shot. Good thing she has a spare battery in her pack.

No worries! You have good botting info on your character sheet, so it wasn't difficult to do.

Focused on the blue worm, Twila-5 swims to where she can line up a good shot.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
DC = 20 + Target’s CR
Pinhole Rift Rifle vs. Blue's EAC, underwater: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Slashing damage, force: 1d10 ⇒ 5
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 4, 8) = 14

Botting Stell

Stell swims back and aims another shot at the blue worm.

Trick Attack, Bluff, Skill Expertise: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 1d6 - 20 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 4 + (6) - 20 = 25 = CR affected.
Success: Target is flat-footed against the trick attack; if attack hits add Trick Attack Damage and target is flat-footed until the start of Stell's next round.
Trick Attack Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Static Arc Pistol, vs Blue's EAC, underwater: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage, E: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 (range: 50')

Dirk stands guard, while Twila and Stell open fire, hitting the incoming monster.

Please apply the underwater aim penalties, if you don't mind

Stell's and Twila-5's weapons both that the underwater special property. Apologies for forgetting to call that out.

DC 14 Fort save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

"Ugh. Gross." Twila-5 deadpans as she scoots back a couple of steps, the spewage from the worm floating off her to create a translucent cloud in the water between her and her target. She lines up another shot on Blue.

Trick Attack (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
CR = 20 + Target's CR
Pinhole Rift Rifle vs. Blue, Underwater, Force (vs. EAC): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Slashing damage: 1d10 ⇒ 10
Trick Attack damage, if applicable: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 3, 8) = 14

Botting Stell

Stell swims forward, drawing her static arc pistol, and aims a shot at the blue worm.

Trick Attack, Bluff, Skill Expertise: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 1d6 - 20 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 4 + (3) - 20 = 9 = CR affected.
Success: Target is flat-footed against the trick attack; if attack hits add Trick Attack Damage and target is flat-footed until the start of Stell's next round.
Trick Attack Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Static Arc Pistol, vs Blue's EAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Damage, E: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 (range: 50')

I've put the gear found in the sub in my inventory, but anyone can claim whatever they want.

@Dirk: do you want the lesser electron?

"Carnivorous worms at my 12:00 and 9:15." Twila-5 reports, stepping forward and taking aim at the bluish one at her 12:00.

Pinhole Rift Rifle vs. Blue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Slashing damage: 1d10 ⇒ 5
Pinhole Rift Rifle is a force weapon, so targets EAC.

"I dunno. Maybe disturbed sediment? Maybe they touched down somewhere? I'm willing to try, anyway."

Before exiting, Twila-5 routes all communication sent to the sub to her group's headsets, just in case the missing team responds later. She grabs her pinhole rift rifle as she exits the intentionally-flooded sub. "Is anyone good at looking for tracks? Otherwise we just have to guess where they'd go first."

Twila-5 will aid whoever volunteers to search for tracks. Otherwise she'll try on her own.