Chapter 1: The Commencement

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Feb 25, 2024 11:29 am

Feb 25, 2024 11:29 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The past two months of training have been nothing short of brutal. With frantic urgency, you were rushed through Starfinder training in order to help bolster the faltering organizations ranks. Turning what was once a six month process into a mere third of that has resulted in you: The first new class of Starfinders since the Scoured Stars incident four months ago. You can only hope that you are up to the task.

After a simple (and quick) graduation ceremony held at the Lorespire Complex on Absalom Station, home of the Starfinder Society, you were given a short time to gather your things, clean up, and report to a briefing room for your first assignment.

Guidance

As the doors to one of the inner chambers of the Lorespire Complex slide open, a green holographic image of a blank humanoid form shimmers into view at the center of the room. "Greetings," it says in a smooth, feminine voice. "I am Guidance. Please use the cheek swabs in the open receptacle to provide a genetic sample for Starfinder Society identification purposes. If desired, you may place your hand on the glowing panel to receive a subdermal implant, further marking you as a member of the Society."

The room is well-lit with clean white walls, causing it to seem even brighter. It feels too empty and each footstep echoes uncomfortably off the walls. Off to the right side of the room is a glowing panel with an outline of a hand on it. Right next to that is a a cup with white swabs in it, some small glass tubes, and a chute to deposit them into once you are done.

OOC:

Feel free to elaborate on how your character is feeling, what they look like, and a bit about their personality if you wish

Is there anyone who doesn't get the subdermal implant? If you choose to take it, you get the following graft: Society Subdermal Graft

Jul 26, 2024 8:46 am

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Sioux placed her hand on the panel and waited for the process to complete. Afterwards, she swapped her cheek as instructed.
She did it, she is a starfinder! And the idiot Jock is not.
She looks around at the other graduates. She looks to be a slime athletic female, her skin mimics that of a pale causation human, but her black eyes reveal her as a Verthani. And with the ease as she took the implant, she is properly of the Augmented cast.

My name is Sioux (pronounced "Sue") and I'm exited to be here. She looks at her palm as the starfinder symbol starts to glow there.

[ +- ] full image

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Xiordin of Absalom

Jul 26, 2024 12:04 pm

Jul 26, 2024 12:04 pm

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Xiordin's name is difficult to pronounce, and he likes it that way. The dark skinned man is prone to laze about and be in your way, his dark eyes daring you to make a fuss and find out. Everything about him screams "entitled bad boy".

You've watched him half ass his way through the brutal training, but realized over time that it isn't that he isn't working as hard as everyone else, it's that he's putting in extra effort to make it seem like he's not. That being said, he suffers from some genetic condition that wearies him faster than you'd expect. Not that that stops him.

Things changed when you conglomerated into team. The hard edges and denegrating glares softened and became, somehow, supportive. Encouraging.

Today, he's dressed in his Lashunta ringwear heavy armor, long hair flowing free. An archaic longsword hangs at his side.

"Guidance. I, Xiordin of Absalom, greet you." His name almost buzzes in his mouth, beginning with a complex consonant that is part j, r, and z sounds. Most people give up and merely say Zordin or Zyordin, despite how he judges them as if expecting the failure.

Standing beside Sioux he nearly blocks her from the hand port, but then she realizes he's just checking it first. He gives her a nod, and keeps an eye on the process (while he pretends to focus on examining the perfection of his own skin) before subjecting himself to the graft after her. When she's done he places his hand in idly and waits for the procedure to complete, leaning against the wall like he's been waiting for someone all day

The cheek swab is performed with equal lazy disdain.

Jul 28, 2024 7:57 am

Jul 28, 2024 7:57 am

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Soryn walks into the room with the hologram with his head held high and and an easy smile on his face. He was proud of himself for making this change - years of teaching had left him with an itch to return to the field, doing real research and exercising his skills in ways he never could behind the lector. He looks to the other new recruits - some perhaps more experienced in the adventurous life than he, yet all of them 'green' in a sense for the new opportunities ahead of them as Starfinders.

"DNA samples," he comments, "So you might identify us, even if reduced to very little, I imagine. Let us hope it doesn't come to that." He takes a swab and does as requested, placing it in the receptacle. He then places his left hand on the panel and accepts the implant. He holds it up and inspects it - quick, painless, practiced perfection.

He looks to to the tall, dark-skinned man, saying his name with practiced care. "Xiordin, I must say, that armor suits you quite well. It is of fine quality - much too heavy for my own self, but I envy it nonetheless. Reminds me of home."

He smiles and looks to the others. "I suppose, we know each other well enough by now, but much awaits us out there. I find myself...excited, to see what the Society has in store for us now. I will do my best to keep you all on your feet, should we find trouble."

LightOfMidnight

Jul 28, 2024 12:50 pm

Jul 28, 2024 12:50 pm

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Scrap

Scrap was very pleased with herself. She'd only had to be hurried along twice as she got distracted by something in the Longspire Complex that she wanted to stop and watch or study. It was something her companions would be used to by now. The Ysoki knew what she was talking about with many machines... but the desire to stops and takes something apart or figure out how it worked had sometimes come at inopportune times.

There is a confused look at Xiordin beats her to looking at panel. Had he suddenly realised the wonder of machines and what they could do.. no he was just being his usual protective self. Ah well. Maybe there was still hope.

Hello Guidance! I'm Scrap.'[/b] It was a nickname she had acquired when very young, digging through waste piles for metal and components to piece things together. Still it had been a long-time since she had used any other name. '.. and this is Bolts' She pat the drone next to her

Bolts

The four legged drone standing next to her has gone through several iterations during training, as she had tinkered here and there, added alterations, removed alterations when they turned out to be a bad idea. In her defense they'd only accidentally set fire to something once. The smoking on the machine bench that one time didn't count.

Scrap

Scrap clambers onto the drones back, being careful not to knock the arcaster mounted on it. She'd only make that mistake once. Use the added height she raises her left harm, the one not covered with augmentations and cybernetics that let her access machines and computers, and places her hand on the panel, before hopping off to do the cheek swab.

Finaly. Even under the rushed circumstances finally. Finally she was a Starfinder. Even more opportunity to travel, learn and see more. She look up at Soryn at his words briefly and nods. Can you imagine all the secrets. New sights to discover? Record? As for trouble.. that where the this one comes in' She pats Bolts again before looking down at the subdermal implant in her hand, making it glow.

You know fascinating history these implants have. In fact the exact manner of their invention is argued and..' She starts to go off on one of her many information dumps. By now her companions will know she could go on for a long time unless interrupted, though she often doesn;t realise if no one is listening.

Jul 28, 2024 5:25 pm

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Xiordin, this protective big brother rutine will not win you any girls. Just saying

She turns her black eyes onto Soryn Ral. I have seen you in class, but I'm sorry say that I was a bit preoccupied to remember your name. Sioux and Jock, a male human, had a fierce rivalry, or courtship. He was always getting into her business, making comments and finding ways to annoy her. It pissed her off to no end, and she seemed very smug when he failed the final test. Others might have spotted that Jock had a crush on her but didn't have to social skills to talk with her and ask her out.

Bolts! That is your name. I have seen you and Scrap around, but I never knew your name.
Pleased to meet you Bolts The message goes directly to Bolts computer.

I know a little about robots myself, but mine are smaller and more numerous.

[ +- ] Magictech (Throat): Technopathy Node

Jul 28, 2024 10:09 pm

Jul 28, 2024 10:09 pm

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Guidance

Guidance doesn't respond at all to any of your greetings directly, but hums as it processes your swabs and then goes quiet for a few moments before speaking again.

"It is our pleasure to officially welcome you into the Starfinder Society. Today is the commencement of your new role as a Starfinder field agent. It is our tradition, at the end of the graduation ceremony, for new graduates to present themselves to the heads of our most prominent factions and complete a task at those leaders’ behest. This allows the leaders of these groups to become familiar with all new Starfinder agents, and it provides a constant supply of agents for handling situations in our holdings on Absalom Station. While these tasks were formerly symbolic, the heavy loss of Starfinder agents in the Scoured Stars system necessitates that these missions become something more. Please treat any tasks given with the gravity you would grant any other Starfinder assignment."

After letting this sink in for a moment, it continues, "I have sent coordinates for your first meeting with the leader of the Acquisitives faction to your personal communication unit. Best of luck to you." With that, Guidance's hologram disappears, leaving the four of you alone in the room.

Your personal comm units each beep and you have a new document available for you, titled "Acquisitives: Radaszam".

Radaszam "the Dealmaker" manages the deployment of the Acquisitives and his personal mercenary outfit, the Obsidian Spiders. He keeps a public-facing office for this purpose in the Nyori Palisades, a luxurious neighborhood located in Absalom Station’s central dome.

Please report to him immediately.

OOC:

You can each roll a Culture and a Diplomacy check. The results with give you information about Absalom Station and current events

Xiordin of Absalom

Jul 28, 2024 10:36 pm

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Xiordin surveys the team. "A fine group of individuals. I see among us the ability to tackle many problems, or in my case, tackle many things." He smiles grimly, as if to wave away his own training as a lawyer.

"I'm curious as to the nature of these requests. One would expect that with the rapidity with which they rammed us through training that they'd have wanted us out in the field tracking things, or problems, right away. Picking up the," he waves absently at the document they just ask recieved, "faction leaders' dry cleaning seems out of place."

Rolls

Diplomacy - (1d20+6)

(18) + 6 = 24

Culture - (1d20+2)

(13) + 2 = 15

Jul 29, 2024 4:31 am

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"Mmm a mission already!" Soryn says, exuding excitement. "I am quite ready to see what Radaszam has in store for us. Yes, Xiordin, we will make for a fine team, I believe. Our breadth of skills shall ensure it." He nods curtly, as if the determination was final. "Perhaps it is more than 'picking up dry cleaning', as you put it. We will need to see, but must trust the Society is using their resources wisely."

His voice drops to a conspiratorial whisper as he steps closer to the group. "After all, they can hardly afford to do otherwise now, can they?"

Rolls

Diplomacy - (1d20+1)

(8) + 1 = 9

Culture - (1d20+7)

(12) + 7 = 19

Jul 29, 2024 5:47 pm

Jul 29, 2024 5:47 pm

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Sioux stretches and jumps to the door. Lets go then.
Outside the room, she fiddles with a wrist-mounted computer. If we take the alpha4 elevator up two decks and then, take the shuttle we should get there pretty quickly.

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Rolls

Culture - (1d20+2)

(19) + 2 = 21

Diplomacy - (1d20+0)

(5) = 5

LightOfMidnight

Jul 29, 2024 6:13 pm

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Bolts

For a moment Bolts doesn't respond, and in fact Sioux may wander if it is capable of doing so before it's head swivels to look at her.

Greetings Sioux. My designation is Bolts.

Scrap

Yes. Let us go. She speaks up, having been snapped out of her rambling as Guidance had startedt spekaing again.

Perhaps that is the most efficient route, but if I recall there aren't very many interest things on the way. This station is a marvel, ot would be a shame to miss out on seein gmany of its working.'

Rolls

Scrap: Culture (Int) - (1d20+4)

(6) + 4 = 10

Scrap: Diplomacy (Cha) - (1d20+0)

(18) = 18

Jul 30, 2024 12:36 am

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Guidance

Guidance flickers back into existence as Xiordin speaks, sounding slightly annoyed, though it's hard to tell for sure, "This is a time-honored Starfinder Society tradition. There is always work to be done around Absalom Station and now there are few Starfinders to do it. We expect you to treat these tasks as you would any other task set out by the Starfinder Society."

With that, Guidance disappears from view again. It seems that the AI is monitoring the room despite not being visible.

[ +- ] Culture 5

[ +- ] Culture 10

[ +- ] Culture 15

[ +- ] Diplomacy 5

[ +- ] Diplomacy 10

[ +- ] Diplomacy 15

Jul 30, 2024 12:48 am

Jul 30, 2024 12:48 am

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Sioux's directs prove to be very efficient indeed and you quickly find your way into the building where you are to meet Radaszam. It's a well-constructed building, but not very flashy, with very few windows. After a bit of thought, this makes sense, as it's likely that the leader of a mercenary company has made many enemies. A pleasant male Lashunta receptionist calls for you after only a few minutes of waiting, "Mr. Radaszam will see you now."

Radaszan "The Dealmaker

The plain white doors of the office slide open to reveal a stark, dimly lit room. The chamber is bleak and expressionless in its emptiness—no vanities line its smooth black walls, and no signs of use mar its smooth black furniture. The only occupants of the suite are a bug-eyed tadpole wriggling in a glowing blue aquarium and a reptilian vesk seated behind an onyx desk. The vesk gestures to several chairs in front of him, his features sharply illuminated by the light of his desk’s green holoscreen. "The new graduates," he says in a low and pleasant voice. "Good day. I am Radaszam, though since you are here, I should hope you already knew."

"I trust you’re all aware of our Society’s traditions, so I will cut to the point. I have a situation that needs resolution. Recently, a probe of some kind appeared in the Drift in relative proximity to Absalom Station. The Pact Worlds haven’t had the opportunity to examine it yet, but they’re preparing to. However, there’s a slight complication… it seems the Veskarium has salvage that’s late for its scheduled arrival here at our station. Doesn’t take Eloritu’s wisdom to realize that this ship has probably gone looking for the probe."

"This could escalate quickly. If the Pact Worlds send a ship and find that Veskarium salvage barge, there could be violence. Embarrassing, isn’t it?"

"I want you to get out there in a starship and get this probe before the Pact Worlds manage to send a ship of their own to investigate. If you absolutely need to get into a tussle with the Veskarium ship over this, then you’re authorized to do so. After all, the Society gets into sticky situations all the time, and us defending ourselves from a Veskarium starship is a way better outcome than the start of another interstellar war!"

"I'll send you the coordinates of the probe," he continues once he's sure you understand the task, "You'll find a ship in Hangar 17 for your use by the name of Legacy. They'll be expecting you. If you have any questions or concerns, make it quick."

Jul 30, 2024 5:52 am

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Sioux makes a fist pump. Yes! A ship!
Then she looks around, remembering where they are.
Sorry, Sir. Thank you Sir. Can't wait to get underway.
She is clearly excited to get into a spaceship.

What ship positions can your character fill? Multi Public

Pilot

Scanner/science

Gunner

Engineer/repair

Captain

Xiordin of Absalom

Jul 30, 2024 11:55 pm

Jul 30, 2024 11:55 pm

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Xiordin greets the senior man politely. After his spiel, Xiordin categorizes the risks. "Guidance suggested that we might need to pick up your dry cleaning," he says with a twinkle of mischief. Or malice, it's hard to tell. "We'd be honored to take on this task. "

Jul 31, 2024 1:55 am

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"Certainly an important mission, for our first. Thank you for the opportunity to prove ourselves in the field, Radaszan. Shall we do anything with the probe upon recovery, or simply return it to the Station?" Soryn bows his head respectfully and leaves when the others are ready.

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Jul 31, 2024 5:58 am

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OOC:

We don't have a pilot? Then how about that I change my Life Science to Piloting

Jul 31, 2024 2:03 pm

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OOC:

I will swap a skill over to Piloting as well, even if it's just for Gunnery.

Jul 31, 2024 9:55 pm

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Radaszan "The Dealmaker

"Simply bring the probe back to the docks and we will have a team retrieve it," Radaszam replies, "Do well and you'll be well on your way to being true Starfinders."

With that, he waves you away. He immediately returns to working on his computer before you're even out of the room.

You head down to Hangar 17 and find several workers with Starfinder insignias on their shoulders preparing a medium sized Kevolari Venture. The ship is rather basic, but it appears to be brand new as far as you can tell. When the workers spot you, they pause to salute.

Aug 1, 2024 6:04 am

Aug 1, 2024 6:04 am

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She is a beauty. Dips on pilot chair! Jumping with joy she bounds up the gangplank

OOC:

Found an image of our ship

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/58/f4/6c/58f46cf1bcedecdee382b467a96d0051.png

LightOfMidnight

Aug 1, 2024 11:28 am

Aug 1, 2024 11:28 am

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Scrap is bouncing up and down even bfore they get to the dockyard. As they see the ship is is running over with Sioux.. but not up and into it but to run around the outside and satrt inspecting and looking at it with excited squeaks and chitters.

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 1, 2024 8:26 pm

Aug 1, 2024 8:26 pm

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Xiordin lets the 'true starfinders' comment pass without so much as a side-eye. Inwardly, however, he churns.

Those dark thoughts evaporate from his dark heart when he sees the ship. "My first command," he says, and nearly joins Sioux and Scrap in a dance of joy. Well, 'nearly' may be putting a bit too much spice on the matter, but he does walk quicker.

Aug 2, 2024 12:25 am

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You get on the ship and find your places in the cockpit. Everything is shiny and new and when you fire the engines, they come alive with a purr. It's a basic ship without a lot of flash, but the engineering is as solid as can be. In just a few minutes, you get word from Absalom Station's space traffic control giving you permission to leave the station.

Sioux expertly (for a relative amateur) takes the ship out of port and sets course for the probe. It comes on radar relatively quickly, situated right in the middle of an asteroid field. A moment later, Soryn spots something else: another ship is on course to intercept the probe!

The other ship's transponder, which is on, names it as the "Honorbound", hailing from the Veskarium. It is ablaze on either side with three bright red thrusters reminiscent of the energy blades of a plasma doshko. The other ship has not yet hailed you.

OOC:

A few checks can be made. Only #2 is restricted by starship role:
1. Mysticism or Physical Science for information on the asteroids
2. The science officer can user Computers to scan the asteroids for more information
3. Engineering for info on the ship's thrusters
4. Mysticism for determining any significance to the odd thruster pattern

Aug 2, 2024 10:44 am

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Honorbound? To do what? Sioux is not convinced of the honors of the Veskarium.
Are we faster than them? She ask the computer to do some calculations

Rolls

Engineering for info on the ship's thrusters - (1d20+6)

(11) + 6 = 17

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 2, 2024 1:52 pm

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Xiordin settles in the captains chair slouched as if finding the maximum amount of comfort for a long journey. Despite his relaxed posture his eyes sharply focus on the instruments attempting to discern what he can from the Veskarium ships profile. Hells' gate that's a cool effect.

"All right team, shout it out, what can we tell about this Veskarium ship's capabilities?"

Rolls

Engineering - (1d20+2)

(9) + 2 = 11

Physical Science - (1d20+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Mysticism - (1d20+0)

(20) = 20

LightOfMidnight

Aug 2, 2024 2:01 pm

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Scrap really wants to explore, get into the engines, figure out how everything works.. but she probably shouldn't while they were flying. That could wait till after this mission.

As the other ship appears she tilts her head studying it.

Rolls

Scrap: Engineering (Int) - (1d20+11)

(3) + 11 = 14

Scrap: Physical Science (Int) - (1d20+8)

(14) + 8 = 22

Aug 2, 2024 9:23 pm

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Even if it was a basic ship, Soryn felt good sitting up front with the others, his team, as they prepare for this, their first mission together.

As the probe, then the other starship, comes into view, Soryn quickly begins to scan the asteroids and assess the other vessel.

Rolls

Computers (scan the asteroids) - (1d20+7)

(12) + 7 = 19

Engineering (for info re: the thrusters) - (1d20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

Physical Science (for info on the asteroids) - (1d20+7)

(3) + 7 = 10

Aug 3, 2024 6:32 am

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[ +- ] 1. Mysticism or Physical Science for information on the asteroids

[ +- ] 2. The science officer can user Computers to scan the asteroids for more information

[ +- ] 3. Engineering for info on the ship's thrusters

After a few minutes of no communication, suddenly you receive a message from the Veskarium ship, "This is Yuluzak of the good ship Honorbound. I'm afraid we're both after the same thing here. I'm afraid I can't let you take that probe."

The ship he's commanding is a relatively simple transport vessel, but it does have some amount of firepower. It's likely similar to yours in that respect and a fight, should it come, would come down purely to the skill of the crews involved. At this point, it hasn't made any offensive maneuvers, so it doesn't seem that it's going to just blast you.

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 4, 2024 11:44 am

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Xiordin looks at the others unsure if anyone has anythimg to contribute before returning the communication.

"Yuluzak, this is Xiordin of the Starfinders vessel Kevolari Venture. You've entered space claimed by my people. We've been ordered to retrieve the probe. In the name of the friendship shared between our two great empires, Honorbound is requested to stand down and back away to a safe distance. If you pursue this, we'll be required to make you look very silly. There is no honor to be found here. "

He winces inwardly at the 'silly' comment.

Rolls

Diplomacy - (1d20+6)

(13) + 6 = 19

Aug 4, 2024 2:41 pm

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Well said Xiordin! Souix calls from the pilot seat.
Expect the part about this ship being called "Kevolari Venture" That is the model name. Didn't anyone read the ship's name when we boarded?
She flips to the ship's transponder while she tries to position themselves within optimal firing range. It should have their name.

Ship designation: Starfinder 7E4F1B29

Well we have to come up with a better name than Starfinder 7E4F1B29. I don't think anyone have named her yet.

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Aug 4, 2024 3:24 pm

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There's a slight delay before Yuluzak replies, his voice echoing across the bridge, "Excellent speech, Starfinder!" he says with a laugh, "It's too bad that you have no rightful claim to the probe and I know you aren't taking sides between the Pact Worlds and the Veskarium, right? It's in free space right now. I'm a sporting type, though, so how about we duel for it?"

A moment later your ship's computer beeps and a list of rules appears on a display:

Rules of Engagement
• The combatants will not intentionally target the life support systems of their enemy.
• The combatants will abstain from targeting the rear arc — warriors should face the enemy head on.
• Combat is over once an enemy starship is disabled.
• Each captain can surrender at any point

"What do you say?" he asks after giving you a few moments to read through the proposed rules.

OOC:

The Starfinder Society, despite being based on Absalom Station, is technically a neutral faction between the Veskarium and the Pact Worlds. This gives them greater leeway to do their work across the cosmos without causing interstellar incidents, but the lack of a powerful empire backing them sometimes hinders them

Aug 4, 2024 3:36 pm

Aug 4, 2024 3:36 pm

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We are going for a baptism by fire it seems? Better be a victorious name.

Strands of metal start to form between Suiox and the pilot's chair. Nanobots are forming a seatbelt for her as she is preparing for battle.
Shields - at full!
Weapons - ready!
Scrap! Better get you spanner ready.

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 4, 2024 3:45 pm

Aug 4, 2024 3:45 pm

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"Yuluzak, a duel it is. We stand ready to recieve your surrender." He flips off the channel.

"We're in it now, people. Our pride begins here. We cannot start with a failure, too much rides on the faith of Absalom on the Starfinders. For victory, for the Scoured Stars, and for those who haven't yet come home!"

Aug 4, 2024 7:35 pm

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"Hear, hear!" Soryn calls. He prepares himself for the fight, his fingers gracefully flying over his control panel, readying for scans and tactical data. "The asteroids can be used to our advantage," he says to his team, "If we allow the Veskarium ship to get close to them and target the asteroids, they should cause significant damage to the other ship."

Aug 5, 2024 10:31 pm

Aug 5, 2024 10:31 pm

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Round 1 - Phase 1 - Engineering Phase

[ +- ] Engineering Phase

"Let's get to it, then!" You hear Yuluzak's voice over the comms, clearly excited for the fight ahead.

Your ships stand on opposite sides of the asteroid belt. It's clear that most of the combat will happen in the midst of the belt, meaning you need to be careful of your proximity to them as much as Honorbound does.

OOC:

The engineer can act now. The captain can act at any time. Your ship is the blue one. Their ship is red on the map.

Space Combat Map

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 5, 2024 10:44 pm

Aug 5, 2024 10:44 pm

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Xiordin opens a channel. "Bring it Yababushka! You know what I've heard about Vesk gunners? They could only hit a spaceship if it accidentally flies into their firing arc! Ha!"

OOC:

Targeting their gunners with his scathing taunt.

Ugh. Maybe I shouldn't have mispronounced his name.

[ +- ] Taunt

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Rolls

Intimidate - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Aug 6, 2024 2:50 am

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A hearty laugh comes back over the comms, "Nice try! It'll take more than that to shake me!"

OOC:

Still have a turn for the engineer before we move onto the helm phase!

LightOfMidnight

Aug 6, 2024 8:14 am

Aug 6, 2024 8:14 am

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Scrap begins working away at their console. Now if I remember how to do this correctly, it should be this and then here and.. there we go. Scanners should be more efficient for a bit!'

OOC:

Trying to divert power to the science console.

Rolls

Scrap: Engineering (Int) DC11 - (1d20+11)

(11) + 11 = 22

Aug 6, 2024 9:35 am

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Scrap easily diverts power to the science station, which allows the scanner to more easily process what it 'sees'.

Round 1 - Helm Phase

[ +- ] Helm Phase

OOC:

Piloting checks! Whoever wins this check gets to act LAST. This is to ensure that you get the best positioning by the end of your turn!

Space Combat Map

Rolls

Enemy Piloting Check - (1d20+5)

(11) + 5 = 16

Aug 6, 2024 1:27 pm

Aug 6, 2024 1:27 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

I'm not really fond of playing hide and seek in this asteroid field, with a ship that is new to me...
There are a few big asteroids clumped together that she moves behind, not to be to exposed in the beginning.

OOC:

I actually have +1 to the pilot check due to the speed and +1 from the maneuverability, but it doesn't change anything.

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Rolls

Piloting - (1d20+6)

(4) + 6 = 10

Aug 6, 2024 10:17 pm

Aug 6, 2024 10:17 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The Honorbound moves toward you on course to intersect.

OOC:

Keep in mind that there's no cover in space, since everything is 3D

Science officer can act now!

Aug 6, 2024 11:45 pm

Aug 6, 2024 11:45 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Thanks for the boost, Scrap! Scanning the Veskarium vessel now," Soryn calls out.

OOC:

Adding +2 from Scrap's boost. If any bonus from the ship's sensors, please add to the roll.

Rolls

Computers - (1d20+9)

(12) + 9 = 21

Aug 7, 2024 5:12 am

Aug 7, 2024 5:12 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The computer beeps several times as information begins to be displayed on the screen for Soryn to peruse.

[ +- ] Honorbound

Round 1 | Gunnery Phase

[ +- ] Gunnery Phase

You can see the Honorbound's turret spin to face your ship and fire off a laser blast. You are clearly outside of its normal range and the shot goes far wide.

Space Combat Map

Aug 7, 2024 6:43 am

Aug 7, 2024 6:43 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"They're an even match for us, roughly. Same speed and maneuverability. They'll be easier to hit than us, but their hull is stronger and can absorb more hits."

Aug 7, 2024 5:48 pm

Aug 7, 2024 5:48 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The hell they are!
I can make this ship dance on a pin!

OOC:

We have turn 1, meaning we can change direction after moving one hex. They need to move 2 hexes before they can change their direction.

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 7, 2024 11:27 pm

Aug 7, 2024 11:27 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin checks the firing solution, rotates their own turret and readies a missile. "Normally is save these for the big show, but they have us access, they must intend we can use them."

He checks the angle to their forward shields, and fires.

Rolls

Piloting/Gunnery - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Missile damage - (4d8)

(1833) = 15

Aug 8, 2024 1:04 am

Aug 8, 2024 1:04 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin's shot misses its target by a wide margin, the Honorbound's countermeasures drawing the missile off course.

Round 2 | Engineering Phase

[ +- ] Engineering Phase

OOC:

Round 2, engineering phase, go!

LightOfMidnight

Aug 8, 2024 8:20 am

Aug 8, 2024 8:20 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Scrap keeps working away at the console, redirecting the powers away from the science console to the engines. Giving you a little boost Sioux.'

OOC:

We have +2 move this round

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Rolls

Scrap: Engineering (Int) DC 11 - (1d20+11)

(10) + 11 = 21

Aug 8, 2024 7:25 pm

Aug 8, 2024 7:25 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Scrap diverts power to the thrusters, trying to give Sioux a chance to get into a better position.

Round 2 | Helm Phase

[ +- ] Helm Phase

[ +- ] Honorbound

Space Combat Map

OOC:

Piloting checks to see who goes first. Rolling higher means you get to move second!

Rolls

Honorbound Piloting - (1d20+7)

(11) + 7 = 18

Aug 9, 2024 5:58 am

Aug 9, 2024 5:58 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Thx Scrappy!

OOC:

second check failed :(
I have made our movement

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Rolls

Piloting - (1d20+8)

(6) + 8 = 14

Aug 9, 2024 8:06 am

Aug 9, 2024 8:06 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Round 2 | Helm Phase

[ +- ] Helm Phase

The enemy ship turns on the spot and moves within the range of its short range lasers.

Space Combat Map

OOC:

Science Officer time. Remember that the captain can act at any time!

Aug 10, 2024 2:15 am

Aug 10, 2024 2:15 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Watch the asteroids!" Soryn says, "'I see a weakness in their weapon systems, if we can disable them, we might end this before it truly begins!"

OOC:

Target System - Weapons

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Rolls

Computers - (1d20+7)

(9) + 7 = 16

Aug 11, 2024 5:27 am

Aug 11, 2024 5:27 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Round 2 | Gunnery Phase

[ +- ] Gunnery Phase

Your computer gets a lock on the enemy weapon systems while it simultaneously prevents them from getting a lock on you.

Honorbound's two weapons focus on your ship now that you are in range. Its laser cannon and flak thrower both fire upon your forward arc. The laser cannon's shot hits your forward shield, breaking through to score your hull.
18 vs ship AC. Damage: 6

OOC:

You will know that a flak thrower can potentially foil your tracking weapon if you fire in its arc (forward), because it has the point special property

[ +- ] Point Property

OOC:

Mr Gunner, feel free to take your shot

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 11, 2024 3:47 pm

Aug 11, 2024 3:47 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin lines up the solution on their weapons systems and fires the missile launcher.

Rolls

Gunnery BAB + Piloting + Dex - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Aug 11, 2024 7:18 pm

Aug 11, 2024 7:18 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin fires a missile, but Honorbounds systems mess with its nav system and it goes off course.

Round 3 | Engineering Phase

[ +- ] Engineering Phase

LightOfMidnight

Aug 11, 2024 9:00 pm

Aug 11, 2024 9:00 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

That was rude. We need those Scrap clicks her tongues as the shields go down, tapping away at the console before happily chirping. 'Sorted!'

OOC:

Diverting power to shield, to regain 5% of the PCU, which is 5 and putting them all in forward.

Rolls

Scrap: Engineering (Int) DC 11 - (1d20+11)

(4) + 11 = 15

Aug 12, 2024 12:57 am

Aug 12, 2024 12:57 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Scraps' fingers dance across the keyboard, diverting auxiliary power to the shields, which flare back to life.

Round 3 | Helm Phase

[ +- ] Helm Phase

[ +- ] Honorbound

Space Combat Map

Rolls

Honorbound Piloting - (1d20+5)

(2) + 5 = 7

Aug 12, 2024 2:26 am

Aug 12, 2024 2:26 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"If you take her flank, we might get a good shot in and avoid those flak guns!" Soryn calls.

Aug 12, 2024 6:27 am

Aug 12, 2024 6:27 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Barrel-roll! Sioux cheers as she is getting more and more comfortable with the Unnamed ship

OOC:

@Naatkinson ping me when you have moved the Honorbounds, then I'll make our move

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Rolls

Piloting - (1d20+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Aug 12, 2024 6:46 am

Aug 12, 2024 6:46 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Honorbound flies forward, turning to take aim at your starboard side while it takes an evasive posture (+2 AC and TL).

[ +- ] Evade

Aug 12, 2024 7:06 am

Aug 12, 2024 7:06 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

You dont get a better shot that this

[ +- ] flight path

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Aug 12, 2024 5:41 pm

Aug 12, 2024 5:41 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

[ +- ] Helm Phase

[ +- ] Honorbound

Sioux smoothly outmaneuvers the Honorbound, getting into a good position to unload on it.

OOC:

Science Officer is up!

Space Combat Map

Aug 13, 2024 8:52 am

Aug 13, 2024 8:52 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Targeting their weapons systems again, though we could also surprise them by attacking that asteroid on their port side!"

Rolls

Computers - (1d20+7)

(9) + 7 = 16

Aug 13, 2024 8:47 pm

Aug 13, 2024 8:47 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn once again gets a lock on the Honorbound's weapon systems, but his suggestion of blowing up the nearby asteroid might be even more effective.

Round 3 | Gunnery Phase

[ +- ] Gunnery Phase

[ +- ] Honorbound

The laser turret swivels to take aim at your ship and fires. It crackles against your shield, but fails to take it down.
20 vs AC. Damage: 4

OOC:

You can make your gunnery check now!

Space Combat Map

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 14, 2024 1:31 am

Aug 14, 2024 1:31 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin continues to unload high explosive missiles at the Honorbound's prow. "Hold still!"

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Rolls

BAB + Piloting + Dex - (1d20+3, 4d8)

1d20+3 : (10) + 3 = 13

4d8 : (8187) = 24

Aug 14, 2024 7:10 am

Aug 14, 2024 7:10 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The missile catches Honorbound in the starboard side. The shields fall, and you cause serious damage to its weapon systems.

Round 4 | Engineering Phase

[ +- ] Engineering Phase

[ +- ] Honorbound

"Good shot!" Yuluzak laughs over the comms, "You're better than I'd expected!"

LightOfMidnight

Aug 15, 2024 11:09 am

Aug 15, 2024 11:09 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Let's try and keep this positioning advantage! They return the diverted energy to the engines.

OOC:

+2 to movement again

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Rolls

Scrap: Engineering (Int) - (1d20+11)

(9) + 11 = 20

Aug 15, 2024 11:39 am

Aug 15, 2024 11:39 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

OOC:

A good pilot roll would be nice now

OOC:

Edit: dammit!

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Rolls

Piloting - (1d20+8)

(4) + 8 = 12

Aug 15, 2024 12:02 pm

Aug 15, 2024 12:02 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Round 4 | Engineering Phase
You watch as the Honorbound's shields flare up once more.

Round 4 | Helm Phase

[ +- ] Helm Phase

[ +- ] Honorbound

Honorbound flies forward, before spinning around to face the direction it came from, trying to gain a more advantageous position.

[ +- ] Flip and Burn Stunt

Space Combat Map

OOC:

Science officer, go!

Aug 15, 2024 12:57 pm

Aug 15, 2024 12:57 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux shows off their superior maneuverability and reposition to another flank attack.

https://i.imgur.com/isqyfUY.png

Aug 16, 2024 7:33 am

Aug 16, 2024 7:33 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Continuing target on their weapon systems!" Soryn announces to the rest of the team.

Rolls

Computers - (1d20+7)

(16) + 7 = 23

Aug 17, 2024 1:23 am

Aug 17, 2024 1:23 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Thanks to Sioux's expert piloting, you slide into position on their starboard flank again, ready to unleash hell as the computer locks onto Honorbound's already-damaged weapon systems.

Round 4 | Gunnery Phase

[ +- ] Gunnery Phase

[ +- ] Honorbound

The damaged turret swivels to face you, firing a blast that goes wide.

Space Combat Map

OOC:

Xiordin can take a shot!

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 17, 2024 2:03 am

Aug 17, 2024 2:03 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin cycles up another missile, knowing they've only got one more after it, and fires.

Rolls

Gunnery, missile damage - (1d20+3, 4d8)

1d20+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

4d8 : (3433) = 13

Aug 17, 2024 7:42 am

Aug 17, 2024 7:42 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin, if point blank is to difficult to hit, should I try a different position?

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 17, 2024 3:37 pm

Aug 17, 2024 3:37 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin isn't sure what they perform is, but his pride doesn't let him admit it could be his skills. "Let's do that. We've only one more missile left, then we'll have to switch to the lasers. "

Aug 18, 2024 6:42 am

Aug 18, 2024 6:42 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The fight continues on for a few more minutes, each of your ships using the asteroids to engage in a cat-and-mouse style fight. Eventually, your comms crackle, "I surrender," Yuluzak's voice pipes up, "Excellent fighting, Starfinders. You do your organization proud. I hope to meet you again someday."

Aug 18, 2024 6:58 am

Aug 18, 2024 6:58 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn sits in silence a moment, waiting for their ship to answer but leaving that up to someone else to do. "It seems we did it! Not bad for our first mission, now let's see if we can grab this probe before they change their minds."

Aug 18, 2024 8:42 am

Aug 18, 2024 8:42 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

She handles like a dream and Scrap can make her leap. Should we name her something "dance" related?
SunDancer perhaps?

Sioux sets an intercept course for the probe and accelerates.

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 18, 2024 4:02 pm

Aug 18, 2024 4:02 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin sends an encouraging shout back to Yuluzak over the coms. "Happy hunting, Honorbound. Next time we see you, drinks will be on me."

He looks at Sioux and her comment on a name. "I like Dancer, but maybe something with rocks?" He gestures at the forward viewscreen and the asteroid field. "BeltDancer?"

Aug 18, 2024 4:27 pm

Aug 18, 2024 4:27 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Perhaps something that don't associates with erotic belly dancers?
She sends him an encouraging smile

Aug 18, 2024 10:26 pm

Aug 18, 2024 10:26 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Perhaps we wait on naming the ship until we know we'll have an ongoing assignment to it?" Soryn suggests, "It may just be this one mission, for all we know. I once named a young pet, only to lose it a week later - it was not the grandest feeling." He runs his hand across the control panel, "Though I must say, I have grown to quite like this ship in the short time we've been with her."

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Aug 19, 2024 3:46 am

Aug 19, 2024 3:46 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Yuluzak bids you farewell before flying off. The probe has a casing with four violet metal prongs that have embedded themselves into one
of the asteroids. You undo the clamps and secure it safely inside of the cargo bay. It is not large by starship standards, being around six feet tall and about 8 feet in diameter. It doesn't seem to be active and you don't have a way to turn it on.

Radaszan "The Dealmaker

When you dock, you find Radaszam waiting for you with a group of Starfinder Society scientists who haul it away on a hover trailer. "Good work out there," he says with a grin.

A moment later, you see a group of media representatives approaching, "We saw your battle. How do you feel now?", "What was the Starfinder doing battling a Veskarium ship?", and other variations of the same question are thrown at you until Radaszam shoos them away.

"Seems that a probe from Zo! Media caught footage of your little fight," he explains, "Now the press want a piece of you!"

Xiordin is the only one who realizes that Radaszam seems pleased by this and suspects that he was the one who tipped Zo! Media off in the first place.

OOC:

You will all recognize Zo! Media as being a company owned by the famed TV host Zo!, an undead man from Eox who dabbles in a lot of media, but started his career by covering the brutal death games on Eox

Aug 19, 2024 6:14 am

Aug 19, 2024 6:14 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The usually cocky Sioux seems very uncomfortable with the media attention.

Quote:

"Now the press want a piece of you!"

Well they can't have it. I'm going back to the ship. She mutters sullenly and turns around.

OOC:

This is what I love with pbp rpg, the time to reflect and react to such things. It was only when they were hit with media attention, that I discovered that Sioux would have a strong reaction to that kind of attention.

Aug 19, 2024 8:03 am

Aug 19, 2024 8:03 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn purses his lips and watches as Sioux returns to the ship. "What we did was not for attention, but...perhaps that would do good for the Starfinder Society. If we can showcase our successes, it may help drive new recruits to join our ranks." He looks to Radaszan to see if there is some glimmer of agreement upon his face.

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 19, 2024 2:27 pm

Aug 19, 2024 2:27 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin claps Soryn on the shoulder, his dark gaze lightening for the show. He warms up for the media.

"My friend Yuluzak of the Veskarium ship, Honorbound and I, Xiordin of Absalom, engaged in a light duel. There was no intent to harm each other, only to test each other's prowess and evaluate our crews. For my part, my Starfinder crew performed admirably on an unknown ship - the Legacy - which was found to perform well. Soryn Ral here acted as the Science Officer. Sioux who has returned to the ship to double check the shut down procedures, acted as pilot. Over here, we have Scrap, who was our inflight engineer. A finer crew I could not pick. From my parting words with Yuluzak, he too was proud of his crew. We both have seen our people tested and we can adjust our training programs accordingly."

He points at the probe. "An unknown object was spotted near Absalom in the dense and dangerous asteroid field, and the Starfinders were sent to retrieve it in case it was a danger to passing ships. Our initial scans have revealed little of it, but now it is the time for the researchers to identify it's worth."

He relaxes, his hastily prepared words complete. "Now, are there any further questions? We're happy to answer."

Rolls

Diplomacy or Profession (Lawyer) - (1d20+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

Aug 19, 2024 8:17 pm

Aug 19, 2024 8:17 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Radaszan "The Dealmaker

Radaszam gives you a chance to respond and then forces the crowd of reporters to disperse, "Rookie mistake," he says to Xiordin, "Never give them the chance to ask follow-up questions unless you're in an actual interview. If they learn you're willing to take more questions when they accost you on the street, they'll be relentless. Well... more relentless, anyway."

He types some notes on his datapad, "Sending confirmation of the completed mission to Guidance now. I expect you'll hear something soon about your next job. I'll see you all soon enough, I'm sure. I've got to go and prepare security for an event at the Lorespire Complex."

OOC:

You have a bit of time. Anything you want to do?

Aug 20, 2024 5:45 am

Aug 20, 2024 5:45 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"It was a pleasure to meet success in our fist mission on behalf of yourself and the Society," Soryn says before watching the Dealmaker take his leave.

"Well, I suppose I'll head back to my quarters and get some rest. I have some tinkering I'd like to work on with some biochems that recently came into my possession. I may be able to turn them into something useful, if I can get the ratios and process down."

OOC:

Soryn would like to try crafting, if possible. I'm not entirely sure how it works in Starfinder yet. Something simple, like a Serum of Healing?

Aug 20, 2024 11:43 am

Aug 20, 2024 11:43 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Naatkinson says:

OOC:

You have a bit of time. Anything you want to do?

OOC:

Sioux will spend some time in and on the ship.
* She want her computer and the ship to interface better. I.e. send a text msg to the ship to start the per-flight procedure ect, so it will be ready, when the run up the cargo-ramp, fleeing the angry natives.
* She want to install some exercise equipment. It could be something as simple as rings in the cargo bay, but something more elaborate could so be welcome. She would be using elastics instead of weights

[ +- ] rings

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 20, 2024 11:48 pm

Aug 20, 2024 11:48 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin will quietly review simulations of firing systems, trying to figure out why the weapon systems just didn't behave for him. He'll be a bit bad moody once he's away from the others.

Aug 25, 2024 7:29 am

Aug 25, 2024 7:29 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

As part of his time at the station, Soryn finds a vendor and converts some of his credits to UPB.

OOC:

Purchasing 100 upb

LightOfMidnight

Aug 26, 2024 9:10 am

Aug 26, 2024 9:10 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Scrap spends her time running diagnostics on the ship, and down with the engines, trying to get a sense of it and how she could make it really whirr.

Aug 27, 2024 1:16 am

Aug 27, 2024 1:16 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

A few hours after your harrowing starship adventure, you get another message from Guidance.

Historia-7, leader of the Dataphiles faction, has requested assistance on a matter of some importance. Report to the Lorespire Complex immediately and proceed down to the Archives' Cortex. Your subdermal implant grants you access to the Cortex, where she is waiting currently.

Aug 27, 2024 8:02 am

Aug 27, 2024 8:02 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn perks up when he hears the communication come in and reads it with excitement before gathering his things and heading to the Lorespire Complex.

Aug 27, 2024 8:50 am

Aug 27, 2024 8:50 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Cool! Thx Guidance!
Sioux jumps down from the rings she has installed in the cargo bay. She lands with a presentation as if she was in a gymnastic show, grabs her jacket and heads outside to meet up with the rest of the group.

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 27, 2024 10:47 pm

Aug 27, 2024 10:47 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin triggers his comm to the team. "Everyone get that message? Good. What do we know about the Dataphiles? Historia-7 is the faction head. They mine data, uncover secrets and secure the juiciest bits in their vaults for blackmail later, correct?" The last bit of delivered with a joking lilt, meant ironically yet not.

He packs his kit and heads for the Cortex.

Aug 28, 2024 3:16 am

Aug 28, 2024 3:16 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"That sounds about right, Xiordin," Soryn says as he's en-route to their destination. "I don't know if we'll be asked to play spy, or complete research. Or something far more mundane? Though I must say, I'll be disappointed if we're sent to collect mold growths after having command of a space ship. Well...maybe not so disappointed..." his mind drifts as he considers the number and potential applications of fungi across the known systems, a smile spreading upon his lips.

Aug 28, 2024 6:48 am

Aug 28, 2024 6:48 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

This could also be a "Trust, but verify" assignment, where we are to check out some information that they got. Speculation won't get us there.
She consults her pathfinder app on her wrist computer and rattles off the best commute to Lorespire Complex
This will. That elevator, and then...

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Aug 29, 2024 6:49 am

Aug 29, 2024 6:49 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

It doesn't take long to get to the Lorespire Complex. Following instructions on the datapad, you reach the central elevator and tap your hand on the control pad. "Going down. Destination: Cortex" a soft female voice says from speakers overhead and you feel a brief moment of unsettling weightlessness as the elevator moves down into the bowels of the complex.

Historia-7

The door slides open soundlessly when you reach the bottom, revealing polished metal walls and a number of closed doors as you make your way to the room indicated by your comm units. An android reclines on a raised chair and is plugged into the local infosphere when the doors open. The neural cables detach themselves from her neck as she swivels in her seat to address the new arrivals. "Greetings, Starfinders," she says calmly. "I am Historia-7. If you are seeking a mission from me, please be aware that my request requires both discretion and speed. Do not accept it if you feel incapable of working within these parameters."

"I discovered someone recently hacked into Bluerise Tower’s computer systems and stole a large amount of sensitive data from the resident corporations. I wish to be privy to this information. I managed to trace the hacker’s location through many proxies and erased the trail so that station and corporate security should be delayed in their pursuit. This deception will not fool them for long, so you must move quickly to retrieve the data before they can recover it. I will leave you to decide what to do with the hacker afterward, but should it be feasible, I believe that person would be an asset to the Society."

Aug 29, 2024 10:08 am

Aug 29, 2024 10:08 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

I get that you want the hackers as they have a unique skillset. There is some pride in her voice.

But I question the legality of including stolen data.
Is there some elements to this mission that I haven't understood?

Xiordin of Absalom

Aug 29, 2024 4:03 pm

Aug 29, 2024 4:03 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The prospect of whitehatting a blackhatter through blackhatting is confusing to Xiordin, and he takes a moment to gather his thoughts. He nods at Sioux who succinctly summarizes his own concerns.

"We can act with speed and discretion, but I know little about the secretive folk in that tower. I've heard a variety of rumours, including that they may be controlled by a criminal syndicate or perhaps by anti-Pact terrorists. If they're innocent businessfolk, then we'll need a little more clarification before we, how do I say, aid and abet a criminal action?"

Aug 31, 2024 8:58 am

Aug 31, 2024 8:58 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Historia-7

"Bluerise Tower is something of a unique entity on the Station," she explains, "It's owned by several different corporations and has so much protection and red tape that even the station's Stewards have trouble getting access. I'm of the opinion that there's something shady going on there and I think that, in our weakened state, the Society benefits from knowing as much as possible about what's happening around here, don't you?"

LightOfMidnight

Aug 31, 2024 10:42 am

Aug 31, 2024 10:42 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Scrap tilts her head. She can also definitely help with tracing the hacker. She understands the otehrs caution, but also Historia's desire for information. Perhaps if we get the data, we can see if anything shady? If not we delete, if is we pass over?'

Sep 1, 2024 7:49 am

Sep 1, 2024 7:49 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Makes sense, I suppose. And if this hacker got through such tight security, I can see why they might be a valuable asset - if given the right motivations and direction. If we feel it would be the betterment of everyone on the station to learn what they took, I'm in. Where can we find this hacker?"

Sep 1, 2024 3:04 pm

Sep 1, 2024 3:04 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Scrap, we can't do a propper analysis of terabits of data.

Historia-7, you are not wrong, but I'm not convinced yet that you are right either. But for now, let us put moral and legalities aside and find the hacker. He, or she, can tell us more about the data. Do you have any clues to his whereabouts?

Xiordin of Absalom

Sep 1, 2024 10:53 pm

Sep 1, 2024 10:53 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin likes the way the team's questions are proceeding. He supports them with his body language, while waiting to hear the android's responses.

Sep 3, 2024 1:25 am

Sep 3, 2024 1:25 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Historia-7

Historia-7 sits back for a moment and mulls over what you've said, "I understand your hesitance here," she says slowly, "But information is important, especially in our vulnerable state."

"I'll send you the coordinates. Bring back the data and, if you can, the hacker. We'll provide the data to Guidance and it can go through it for us relatively quickly to find any sort of useful information."

OOC:

Any more questions before you head out?

Sep 3, 2024 7:15 am

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Final question; can you provide us with a piece of paper (or the equivalent) where you are offering the hacker at job/protection/sanctuary with Lorespire Complex. Anything digital would not be trusted by a paranoid hacker while we negotiate and this would be a powerful barging chip.

OOC:

Ready go head out

Sep 3, 2024 11:48 pm

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Historia-7

"I don't think it's a good idea to send hard evidence like that," Historia-7 says with a shake of her head, "If they are interested, simply showing them proof of your affiliation should be enough to at least get them to reach out. If not, then it's not a big deal. The hacker is a bonus, not the goal."

Sep 4, 2024 6:11 am

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They're worried we'll get caught by someone, and it'll fall into the wrong hands. Leverage against the Starfinders. Smart.

Soryn nods, "We'll see to it. The data, and the hacker if we can convince them." He looks to the others, ready to leave when they are.

Xiordin of Absalom

Sep 4, 2024 11:48 pm

Sep 4, 2024 11:48 pm

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"Thank you for calling upon us, Historia-7. We appreciate the opportunity and it was a pleasure to meet you."

He's also ready to go and get at it.

Sep 5, 2024 1:54 am

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You follow the instructions that Historia-7 provided and find yourself standing before an apartment that looks like a large cement cube. The building is in a district known as Drifter's End, an area of the Station known for providing cheap housing to all types of vagabonds. Several plastic barrels containing tomato plants adorn the otherwise barren porch, which are being tended to by a young human male. He doesn't seem to have noticed you at the other end of the street.

Sep 5, 2024 3:15 pm

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Sioux mouth moves but there is no sound for the normal ear. But she hopes that she can get any disguised surveillance equipment to return her Ping!

[ +- ] Magictech (Throat): Technopathy Node

The better the hacker. She explain. The better her survival skill must be. I would expect that the apartment is monitored in different ways

Rolls

Computers - (1d20+6+1+3)

(8) + 10 = 18

Perception - (1d20+4)

(16) + 4 = 20

Sep 6, 2024 12:11 am

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Soryn studies the scene and waits to see what Sioux might come up with while considering an approach. "I know a thing or two about tending plants. Perhaps I could approach alone and start a conversation surrounding that, try to ease them into a dialogue?"

Sep 6, 2024 9:33 am

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She nods to Soryn. Sounds like a plan, while she continues to map out the simple electronics in the area.

Sep 7, 2024 4:06 am

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OOC:

Technopathy Node only works on electronics you are already observing, so won't help finding anything hidden

Sioux looks around and doesn't notice any hidden surveillance devices, nor does she get a response from her silent ping.

Xiordin of Absalom

Sep 7, 2024 3:05 pm

Sep 7, 2024 3:05 pm

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Xiordin isn't the sneakiest man around. "How do we find this hacker?"

OOC:

How precise was the location given by Historia-7?

Sep 7, 2024 11:11 pm

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Soryn takes a breath and casually approaches the man tending the tomatoes. "Greetings," he says with a smile. "These are quite lovely. How long have you been growing them?"

OOC:

Throwing in a Life Science roll. Depending on how does, maybe he can identify the strain/type of tomatoes and try to impress the man with his knowledge.

Rolls

Life Science - (1d20+9)

(3) + 9 = 12

Sep 8, 2024 12:15 pm

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OOC:

It was definitely this building, but you can't be sure beyond that which of the residents might be the hacker

The man jumps in surprise when Soryn approaches and holds a hand to his chest, "You scared the hell out of me, man!" he says with a laugh, "Don't sneak up on a guy like that."

He takes a moment to size Soryn up and, considering the area's reputation for housing transients it is probably a good habit to have. He shrugs, "I've been working on 'em for a few years now, I guess. What brings you to my part of the neighborhood?"

Soryn doesn't recognize a particular strain of tomato. To him they just look like normal garden tomatoes.

Sep 9, 2024 7:13 am

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Soryn smiles and begins to press into the man's mind. "Well, as it happens, I was sent this way to check out an apartment. You know, I used to grow tomatoes as well, among other things. I haven't had a proper garden in a while, though."

OOC:

Probably should have started this on approach, but forgot he had it. Using his Lashunta Magic 1/day for Detect Thoughts.

Sep 10, 2024 8:03 am

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"That's cool, I guess," the man says, sounding unsure, "But I think you may have gone too far. This is the last apartment on this street and it's already taken, as you can see."

Soryn can detect that the man has thoughts and you can sense more thoughts approaching. A moment later, the door opens and an older woman in a blue-and-white abaya pops her head out of the doorway, "Jubair, what are you doing fooling around out here?" she asks in exasperation, then seems to notice you, "Oh! Who are your friends?"

The man shifts uncomfortably, "I'm not sure, grandma," he replies, "They just showed up now."

Sep 10, 2024 11:13 am

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"Hello, ma'am," Soryn says to the woman. "We were just checking around the area. Your grandson has some wonderful-looking produce growing here. How is the neighborhood? Any problems around here with theft and the like?"

OOC:

He'll continue his focus for a 2nd round of Detect Thoughts

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Sep 11, 2024 10:19 pm

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The woman looks Soryn up and down with a frown, clearly noting the weapon on his hip and the way he carries himself, "Don't play with me, boy," she says sternly, but not angrily, "I can tell you want something, so out with it. I'm an old woman and I don't have time for games."

Jubair looks a bit taken aback by his grandmother's sudden shift in demeanor. There's something about the woman that's... formidable.

Soryn detects no other minds nearby with his spell.

Sep 12, 2024 7:01 am

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Soryn gets a feeling. The way she carries herself, her demeanor, it screams with the gall necessary of someone hacking into Bluerise Tower. "Well, ma'am - I can see you're very observant, but I didn't lie. We came here to find an apartment. Yours. And, I think, you." He holds up his arm, showing the Starfinder mark. "What this means is you are lucky. Lucky we found you first...and helped cover your tracks. But it won't last." He continues to focus on their minds, trying to read surface thoughts, but casts a look at the others, hoping they are ready in case things go south.

Sep 12, 2024 8:08 pm

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Soryn attempts to use his magic to skim her surface thoughts, but finds that he's unable to. Jubair is much easier to read and seems confused by his grandmother's behavior.

The woman studies Soryn for a few moments and then shrugs, "You and your friends should come in and have some tea," she says, opening the door and stepping inside. The inside of the apartment is small and sparsely decorated in a minimalist style. She points to a couple of chairs and a couch for you to sit on as she begins making tea, "My name is Ceren," she says as she hands out mismatched teacups, "What does the Starfinder Society want with an old lady?"

Sep 13, 2024 11:56 am

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Sioux gives the grandmother a respectful thank-you and enters the apartment. Inside she tries to spot any trace of advanced tech.

Sep 15, 2024 5:50 pm

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Sioux looks about, but doesn't spot anything more advanced than you might expect in a normal home.

Sep 16, 2024 1:56 am

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Soryn takes a seat and watches the woman carefully. "We have reason to believe some information may have made its way to this apartment. Something from Bluerise Tower. We also have reason to believe this data may indicate the corporations operating from that place may be engaged in things that run counter to the people of the Station. The Starfinders would like to acquire this data, and perhaps also, the person that was skilled enough to obtain it." He watches her carefully, continuing to skim the thoughts of Jubair to see what his reaction may be to this, if he is listening. "The Starfinder Society traced it here. Others will come soon, though we interrupted the trail - we fear it will not last."

Sep 16, 2024 11:49 am

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Sioux smiles encouragingly and tries to gauge their reactions to Soryns reveal.

Rolls

Sense Motive - (1d20+0)

(1) = 1

Xiordin of Absalom

Sep 16, 2024 2:49 pm

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Xiordin sits as well, trying not to look too intimidating. It's not his place to cow old ladies even if they might be mad hackers bent on the destruction of all that's sacrosanct. With that thought, he glowers unconciously, and maybe even growls out an unpleasant if inaudible word.

Sep 18, 2024 4:51 am

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Jubair looks confused and a bit annoyed, "Hey, there's no hacker here!" he protests. Soryn can tell he has no idea what's going on here.

Ceren holds her hand up to halt him, "Be quiet, boy," she says firmly, then gets a distant look in her eye before they grow wide with surprise, "Oh my! You're right, it appears that I did hack them!"

Jubair's jaw drops at this, but Ceren ignores him, growing somber, "I... suffer from a degenerative brain disease, but I was indeed a skilled hacker back in my day and my neural implants have held off the worst of the damage, but it's not perfect. I fear I may have... regressed and fallen back into old habits," she says, pointedly not looking at her grandson, "You can have the data, of course, but I will need your help first. I need to disappear or else the law will catch up to me."

Xiordin of Absalom

Sep 18, 2024 2:49 pm

Sep 18, 2024 2:49 pm

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Xiordin knew it, it was the woman!

"We did come to recover the data, but also to meet you.
We definitely can provide you some protection. In fact, we may have a way to make your skills useful again. Assuming we can get your degenerative disease under control. Would you be interested in some work?"

Sep 18, 2024 3:39 pm

Sep 18, 2024 3:39 pm

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May I? Sioux has a finger raised over Ceren hand, not touching until there is content
I'm in command of some healing nanites, and if nothing else I can give you an updated diagnosis

[ +- ] Faculty: Reactive Repair (Ex) 1st Level

Rolls

if acceptance is given Medicine - (1d20+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

Sep 18, 2024 11:15 pm

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"Well... as long as I'm alive, they're going to hunt me. The corporations at least, if not the law," Ceren says, waving off Sioux's offer of diagnosis, "No thank you, dear."

"Can you help me fake my death?" she asks, "I think that may be the only way forward, unless you have other ideas?"

Sep 19, 2024 6:02 am

Sep 19, 2024 6:02 am

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Could you have been on a recently lost ship? We just had to fake some tickets and passenger manifest?
Body would be lost in the void and thus no evidence.

Sioux taps on her computer to get news about recently lost ships.

Sep 20, 2024 1:26 am

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Sioux browses Absalom Station's infosphere and finds a passenger ship that was recently lost after it went into the Drift and just never emerged on the other side. It would certainly be possible to modify the passenger list to include Ceren.

Sep 20, 2024 8:46 am

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"This would work. But...you couldn't stay here. They may come here looking for the data, even if they believe you dead. The Starfinders can help, if you're willing, but we should leave this place. Soon," He looks to Jubair, "I'm afraid your grandson as well. They will trace things here and may believe him to be the one that did this. I'm certain we keep you together, if you desire this. How long will it take for you to pack? You should have your belongings, but also must make it look like you had gone on a trip, after all."

Sep 23, 2024 10:09 pm

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"Will you be able to get me a death certificate and a new identity?" Ceren asks, sounding hopeful, then turns to her grandson, "Start packing. Now." she says.

Sep 24, 2024 5:56 am

Sep 24, 2024 5:56 am

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"I believe that could be arranged for the both of you. The Starfinder Society has already agreed to take you in if you agree to lend your skills to us. We have the resources, and surely those in charge have a plan for how to do that effectively while keeping you safe."

Sep 24, 2024 11:52 am

Sep 24, 2024 11:52 am

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Sioux is searching away and finding relevant hack targets. One being a low-level travel agency who just send in the name, address and ID's on the tickets they sold to the missing ship. Hacking their mainframe, altering their ticket information and resubmitting an updated manifest to the charter company would be almost trivial.

Where is the other shoe? Where will it drop? Its almost a bit to easy

Sep 26, 2024 11:32 pm

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Ceren smiles, "Great! Let me grab a few things and we'll get out of here," she says, disappearing into another room to pack. About fifteen minutes later, she returns with Jubair, "Are we ready to leave?" she asks. Jubair stands confused at her side, holding a pair of very battered suitcases.

Xiordin of Absalom

Sep 27, 2024 2:28 am

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Xiordin looks at them both in some disbelief. "This is hardly the way one disappears. You look like you're moving. People around here will recognize you and say, 'Oi Tish they didn't die in a shuttle crash, I saw them on Thursday going on hollies.'

Sep 28, 2024 6:28 am

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"You're right, to an extent, Xiordin. Packing for a trip is a good cover for removing belongings, and if we can fake such a thing, it might work. But, we'll need to figure out something to protect their identities going forward. The station is populous, however, and it is a problem we can work out once we get them safely back."

He looks at the woman and her grandson, "Ready? We should be going."

Sep 28, 2024 8:07 am

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Just a moment. We need to conceal her face and other identifiers before we go. Can't have that she is spotted on a camera today when she is supposed to be dead.

Xiordin let her borrow your coat. Those shoulder pads will disguise her build. And her taste in style she mentally adds.
Sioux looks around and finds an almost transparent green bag, and with the aid of her nanobots conjures up an Environmental Field Collar to which she secures the bag. Within moments the collar has filled the bag with breathable air and her face is concealed.

Now, we are ready

[ +- ] Minor Form : Environmental Field Collar (Medium)

Xiordin of Absalom

Sep 28, 2024 2:38 pm

Sep 28, 2024 2:38 pm

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Xiordin nearly draws his blade, but it would be in jest. His eyes flash with uncharacteristic mirth. Removing the outer layer of his Lashunta ringwear, he drapes it around her shoulders. "Sorry for the weight, you can lean on my arm if it gets too much."

Oct 2, 2024 12:46 pm

Oct 2, 2024 12:46 pm

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Ceren takes the outer layer of Xiordin's armor and puts it on. She looks out of place in it, but definitely not like herself, which is the goal. You make your way through the Station, trying not to stand out. You aren't bothered on your way and you make it back to the Lorespire Complex. The receptionist approaches you as soon as you enter, "Welcome back, Starfinders," he says, "I was told you might be coming back with a visitor. Why don't you leave them here with me and head on down to the cortex?"

Xiordin of Absalom

Oct 3, 2024 3:39 am

Oct 3, 2024 3:39 am

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Xiordin is a charismatic sort of fellow for a dark hearted warrior. The older woman may be discombobulated. He takes his armor shell back and asks, "Will you be okay here, Miss ..." he pauses thinking of a good secret name, "Truthseeker?" He's not sure that's all that great, but goes with it.

Oct 3, 2024 5:16 am

Oct 3, 2024 5:16 am

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Reclaiming her nanobots, Sioux gives their hacker a final handshake. Good luck
Then she heads for the cortex.

Oct 4, 2024 5:48 am

Oct 4, 2024 5:48 am

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Ceren gives you a smile, "I'll be fine," she says, waving off your concern as she follows the receptionist away to a side room.

Historia-7

You make your way back down to the cortex and find Historia-7 in much the same position as when you left, hooked up to a bunch of different machines, "How did it go?" she asks without even looking in your direction.

Xiordin of Absalom

Oct 4, 2024 10:32 pm

Oct 4, 2024 10:32 pm

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Xiordin leans against the wall, in a dark and bridging way likely lost in the automaton. "Soryn made contact and sussed out the perpetrator. We've recovered the data and brought the perp back. She wishes to fake her death and work for us."

Oct 5, 2024 12:14 am

Oct 5, 2024 12:14 am

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Historia-7

Historia-7 doesn't respond for so long that you wonder if she hadn't heard you, but then finally responds, "Good. Have you written up the death certificate and assigned her a new identity yet?" she asks, not looking up as she works.

Oct 5, 2024 12:38 am

Oct 5, 2024 12:38 am

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"Well, truthfully, I was not aware we had clearance to do such things," Soryn says, looking to the others. "Do any of you know how to do such a thing?"

Oct 5, 2024 8:37 am

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No not yet. Our priority was to make a believable cover story - that she was on this ship, that recently was presumed lost in space. We have added her to the manifest, and then we brought her here under disguise.
Sioux transfer the information they have already planted and the steps they have performed.
Death certificate should attend itself as officials process the ship manifests. Her new identity, should be solid enough to be scrutinized, and that amount of computing power is not available on this wrist computer. And since she is missing and dead, we could not use her rig.

Oct 6, 2024 6:15 am

Oct 6, 2024 6:15 am

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Historia-7

Historia-7 sighs, "Fine. I'll do it myself," she says, then under her breath, "Just like everything else around here."

"You're dismissed. Guidance should be reaching out soon, so be ready for your next task."

Xiordin of Absalom

Oct 6, 2024 2:30 pm

Oct 6, 2024 2:30 pm

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Xiordin leads the crew out of the room and when they get a ways away, asks, "That was easier than I expected, how about you all?"

Oct 8, 2024 2:18 am

Oct 8, 2024 2:18 am

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Soryn is about to interject, but stops himself. The dismissal is clear, yet he finds it frustrating they might have accomplished more within the scope of Historia-7's expectations of them. "Yeah, easier than expected, but I feel like we performed below expectations. I hope they got what they needed from the data and that it is put to good use in helping the people of the Station. I...think a drink is in order, if anyone might join me."

Oct 16, 2024 12:07 am

Oct 16, 2024 12:07 am

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About an hour later, you receive another communication from Guidance.

The Exo-Guardians' leader Zigvigix has requested your assistance with a few different tasks. Please report to the art park in the section of the Station known as the "Downlow". They will provide you with additional information upon your arrival

Xiordin of Absalom

Oct 16, 2024 3:48 am

Oct 16, 2024 3:48 am

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Xiordin claps his hands. "Now this is more my speed. The Exo-Guardians are likely to need us to do something heroic!"

Oct 16, 2024 8:34 am

Oct 16, 2024 8:34 am

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Like cleaning up after a major battle, recovering undetonated ordinance or something similar starfinder-like.

Sioux does not feel satisfied with their last assignment. Nevertheless, she calls forth the directions to the Downlow.

OOC:

Did we miss something, or is Historia-7 just an asshole?

Oct 17, 2024 10:49 am

Oct 17, 2024 10:49 am

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"Hmm, it seems that could be the case, though I question what kind of heroics might be found at the 'art park'. Still, our missions have been nothing short of surprising thus far. Let us go see what Zigvigix has in store for us, shall we?" Soryn by this point is already prepared, and is ready to leave with the others.

Oct 17, 2024 9:05 pm

Oct 17, 2024 9:05 pm

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OOC:

Historia-7 is just kind of an ass :P

Zigvigix

Garbage litters the ground around the district’s largest art park—a cement lot filled with undulating metal sculptures and covered in graffiti of grotesquely adorable creatures. The sounds of music and chatter drift over from the nearby clubs, chronically interrupted by the roar of local engines. A heavily augmented host shirren* is sitting on one of the park benches, eating a simple meal of cold grub-noodles and rice candy. Their antennae perk up at the tremor of approaching footsteps. "Welcome, new Starfinders! And congratulations!" their voice telepathically projects. "My speech-name is Zigvigix, but feel free to call me Ziggy, if that would be easier for you. Have some rice candy to celebrate your graduation! Today is your big day!"

OOC:

Host Shirren: Shirren have three genders. Male, female, and host. A male and female get together and deposit genetic material into a host shirren, which then grows a child

Oct 18, 2024 11:17 am

Oct 18, 2024 11:17 am

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Well met Ziggy. What can we do for you?
Other then eat your candy.
The last is said with a laugh

Xiordin of Absalom

Oct 18, 2024 11:20 pm

Oct 18, 2024 11:20 pm

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Xiordin stands near them and accepts some rice candy. "That's mighty friendly of you, Ziggy. I'm Xiordin, that's Sioux, and these are Scrap and Soryn."

He stops with the candy near his mouth. "Not that I'm not pleased to meet you, but why in particular is today our big day?"

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Oct 19, 2024 7:26 am

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"I must admit to be curious as well. What do you have in store for us, Ziggy?" Soryn politely takes a piece of rice candy and pockets it for later. "And thank you."

Oct 22, 2024 10:59 pm

Oct 22, 2024 10:59 pm

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Ziggy cocks his head to the side, "Because you graduated today, of course!" he says into your mind with amusement, "Has the busy day scrambled your brain?"

"When you are ready, I have two assignments I could use assistance with. The first is to help me secure a new headquarters on Absalom Station. I’ve been in talks with our station’s protectors, the Stewards, and they were kind enough to give us ownership of a warehouse here in Downlow for that purpose! The current owners no longer want it because a vicious creature took it over and kills anyone who goes inside. Once the threat is gone and the warehouse cargo has been returned to its owners, we can start installing desks and computers, so please go in and incinerate the creature!"

"My second assignment..." Zigvigix twitches their tooth barbs for a moment and then holds out a credstick. "Please buy the brand-new Strawberry Machine Cake album, Star Sugar Heartlove!!!, which is out today, and give it to Historia-7 when you see her. She is the head of the Dataphiles, so you should meet her today if you haven't already! I wish to do it myself, but I... I have trouble standing for long periods of time. Thank you very much!"

OOC:

The band Strawberry Machine Cake is the latest sugar pop sensation in the Pact Worlds

Oct 23, 2024 6:41 am

Oct 23, 2024 6:41 am

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After visiting with Historia-7 again, I would be ready to hurt something. Lets get her that cake. There is a tight smile of Sioux face

Oct 23, 2024 6:50 am

Oct 23, 2024 6:50 am

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"Can't say I'm thrilled with the second task, but I am curious to see if we might elicit more than a sour expression from Historia-7 by bringing such a thing to them." Soryn grins, "But that first task, that sounds fun. I say we tackle that first, what do you all think? Yet, if we perish, we will never have the opportunity to see our friend Historia-7 again...a shame that would be."

Oct 23, 2024 12:04 pm

Oct 23, 2024 12:04 pm

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You are right. We were just there at the Dataphiles.
Lets clear out a warehouse first. But I want to get a bit to eat on the way.

Xiordin of Absalom

Oct 23, 2024 4:53 pm

Oct 23, 2024 4:53 pm

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Xiordin smiles broadly. "A task fit for a Starfinder crew!" He then clarifies, "The incineration, not the pop music. I don't even like that band " His eyes shift back and forth to see if anyone buys his deception.

Oct 24, 2024 7:07 pm

Oct 24, 2024 7:07 pm

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Zigvigix

Ziggy clicks his mandibles in amusement, clearly not believing Xiordin's claim of not liking Strawberry Machine Cake. Everyone likes them.

"I appreciate your help," he says, patting his leg, "If my leg worked better, I'd do it myself, but..." he finishes with a shrug.

Oct 24, 2024 11:49 pm

Oct 24, 2024 11:49 pm

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Soryn nods. "An opportunity to test our teamwork in a real ground fight, then. While we get some food for Sioux, we should talk strategy."

Nov 5, 2024 9:20 am

Nov 5, 2024 9:20 am

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You make your way to the warehouse to take a look at what you are working with. You find it surrounded by security with a barrier set up around it. One of them, an elven woman in an immaculate uniform, steps forward and snaps a salute, "You must be the Starfinders we were told about?" she asks, "Once you're ready to enter, let me know and we'll let down the barrier for you."

The building is a standard metallic warehouse, standing about thirty feet tall. It's not in great condition, rust spots and general city grime adorn the outside, but it seems to be sound enough to get started with, at least once it's seen some care.

Nov 5, 2024 11:39 am

Nov 5, 2024 11:39 am

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Black smoke rolls of Sioux'es shoulders and down to her hands, where the nanobots solidifies into a awfully big gun. Straps and anchor points forms as well allowing her to move the heavy weapon.

Haven't tried this design in the field yet. Its going to be fun!

[ +- ] Major Form : Agitator, Ember

https://i.imgur.com/GeNV2u7.jpeg

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Xiordin of Absalom

Nov 6, 2024 2:17 am

Nov 6, 2024 2:17 am

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Xiordin draws his blade, a black sword that reflects wisps of black light. A glowing mote of darkness circles his head, as he enters graviton mode.

"Eyes forward, people. Remember your training and watch the corners."

Nov 7, 2024 7:57 am

Nov 7, 2024 7:57 am

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Soryn pops a dart out of his bandolier and flicks the it with his finger, plunging a small spurt of liquid out of it. "Hope everyone likes needles! Xiordin, as we're about to open the door, I'll give you a little boost. Everyone else...don't stress if you feel a slight prick during combat, it'll help. I promise!" Soryn grins and prepares to enter.

OOC:

Q - this will last 3 rounds, so hopefully 1-2 rounds of actual combat if I hit you before we pop the door. Do you want +1 AC or +10 speed?

Nov 7, 2024 2:05 pm

Nov 7, 2024 2:05 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux waves a hand through the remnant of the nano-cloud. This is my nanobots. Right now they are making me a gun, but I can use them for otherthings aswell - including protection and concealing.
She eyes Soryn with a grin
And where Soryn will administer a small prick, my cloud will be a lovers caress.
She hopes that the others catches the double entendre.

Nov 7, 2024 11:05 pm

Nov 7, 2024 11:05 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The elven security officer nods and presses a button, opening up the way for you to enter. You enter the double doors into the warehouse. The ceiling is 30 feet up and industrial lights hang down, dimly illuminating the rest of the area. One of the bulbs flickers irregularly, making the place seem even more shabby. A catwalk lines the walls 15 feet up and makes its way around the entire warehouse. The floor space is full of barrels and crates, a rundown vehicle taking up the southwestern corner. You don't see any sign of life within the building.

Combat Map

Nov 8, 2024 6:33 am

Nov 8, 2024 6:33 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"I will defer to those more armored to take the lead," Soryn suggests. "Xiordin, I'll hit you with this boost as soon as you're ready. It will last for just under 20 seconds."

Sioux and her big gun

Nov 8, 2024 6:57 am

Nov 8, 2024 6:57 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux looks for a ladder to get to the catwalk. Her big gun is mostly suited for overwatch

Sioux and her big gun

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Xiordin of Absalom

Nov 11, 2024 12:52 am

Nov 11, 2024 12:52 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Alright, give me your boost. I'll go in fast and try and draw attention. If I take fire I'll kite them father in, and hope you can get a bead on them from the side. Sounds good?"

Nov 11, 2024 2:32 am

Nov 11, 2024 2:32 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

At the moment, you don't see anything dangerous, but there are plenty of places to hide in a warehouse such as this.

Sioux makes her way up the stairs and other the catwalk, keeping an eye out for danger from a higher vantage point.

OOC:

Each of you can make a perception check either to look for whatever creature is lurking in here or to open a crate and look for useful stuff

Combat Map

Xiordin of Absalom

Nov 11, 2024 3:01 am

Nov 11, 2024 3:01 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin keeps his eyes out for the danger

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

Nov 11, 2024 7:15 am

Nov 11, 2024 7:15 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Thank you Xiordin, but I got it. She jumps an increiable distance upwards.

[ +- ] Armor upgrades: Leapers

Sioux keeps an eye out for any moving creatures. She activates her coms unit and contacts her team.
Communications check. I'm at the catwalk as over-watch.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+4)

(14) + 4 = 18

Nov 11, 2024 9:04 am

Nov 11, 2024 9:04 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn steps over to the one of the nearby crates and tries to peek inside, his curiosity getting the best of him.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+7)

(9) + 7 = 16

Nov 14, 2024 2:36 am

Nov 14, 2024 2:36 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn opens one of the crates and sees a lot of miscellaneous items. Something that catches his eye is a flashlight that's still in good shape.

From her position up high, Sioux spots something in the southwestern part of the room, slowly moving in the direction of the party. An odd black and white creature with long feathery appendages and no other defining features.

Init Group	Name	HP	Stamina	EAC/KAC	Status
A	Soryn	10 / 10	7 / 7	12/13
A	Scrap	8 / 8	7 / 7	13/14
A	Bolts	10 / 10	-	14/16
A	Xiordin	11 / 11	6 / 6	13/15
A	Sioux	10 / 10	9 / 9	13/14
B	Feather Stalker	35 / 35		15/14

OOC:

You've found the creature and it is coming for you along the ceiling. You may all act immediately

Combat Map

Rolls

Initiative (Soryn, Scrap, Xiordin, Sioux) - (1d20+2, 1d20+2, 1d20+1, 1d20+2)

1d20+2 : (20) + 2 = 22

1d20+2 : (20) + 2 = 22

1d20+1 : (10) + 1 = 11

1d20+2 : (15) + 2 = 17

Feather Stalker Init - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Nov 14, 2024 7:27 am

Nov 14, 2024 7:27 am

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Sioux mounts her run on the railing and fires it at the creature. Unfortunatly the gun slips and the shot goes whide

[ +- ] Major Form : Agitator, Ember

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Rolls

Agitator, Ember - Attack - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Agitator, Ember - Damage - (1d8+1d4)

(7) + (2) = 9

Nov 14, 2024 8:47 am

Nov 14, 2024 8:47 am

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Soryn takes aim at the creature with his needler pistol. "Let's see if we can soften you up a bit, shall we?"

OOC:

Using his Basic Inhibitor to give the enemy -2 AC for 6 rounds, if he hits

Rolls

Attack - Basic Inhib, -2 AC - (1d20+2, 1d4)

1d20+2 : (11) + 2 = 13

1d4 : (4) = 4

Xiordin of Absalom

Nov 14, 2024 3:51 pm

Nov 14, 2024 3:51 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin enters Graviton mode and waits for the creature to enter range.

OOC:

Delaying action to attack with the sword if it enters a threatened square

LightOfMidnight

Nov 16, 2024 3:30 am

Nov 16, 2024 3:30 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Scrap holds up her mechanical arm and a small panel opens to reveal a keypad which she rapidly taps a cpuple of buttons. Bolt's begins to whirr and track the enemy, firing a shot as the Ysoki reaches for her own gun.

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Rolls

Bolts: Arc Caster - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, d8)

1d20+4 : (7) + 4 = 11

d8 : (2) = 2

Nov 21, 2024 8:27 am

Nov 21, 2024 8:27 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Everyone opens fire as the thing is spotted, but its odd undulations and movements throw off your aim and every shot misses. It rushes forward, reaching out a feathery appendage to attack Xiordin. That blow lands, rocking the drow warrior backwards.
Xiordin: 18 vs KAC. Damage: 8 bludgeoning

Init Group	Name	HP	Stamina	EAC/KAC	Status
A	Soryn	10 / 10	7 / 7	12/13
A	Scrap	8 / 8	7 / 7	13/14
A	Bolts	10 / 10	-	14/16
A	Xiordin	9 / 11	0 / 6	13/15
A	Sioux	10 / 10	9 / 9	13/14
B	Feather Stalker	35 / 35		15/14	Charged (-2 AC)

OOC:

It has reach, so it didn't trigger Xiordin's readied attack.

You may all act now!

Combat Map

Nov 21, 2024 12:21 pm

Nov 21, 2024 12:21 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux opens fire again and scores a glancing hit.

OOC:

Not impressive, but first blood still counts.

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Rolls

Agitator, Ember - Attack vs EAC13 - (1d20+3)

(10) + 3 = 13

Agitator, Ember - Damage - (1d8+1d4)

(3) + (1) = 4

Xiordin of Absalom

Nov 21, 2024 7:36 pm

Nov 21, 2024 7:36 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin hisses at the powerful hit, steps forward, and strikes back.

OOC:

5' step toward it into melee range.

Rolls

Melee, longsword - (1d20+4, 1d8+3)

1d20+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

1d8+3 : (5) + 3 = 8

Nov 22, 2024 2:57 am

Nov 22, 2024 2:57 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn activates another basic inhibitor, firing upon the creature and hoping to weaken its defenses for the others.

Rolls

Needler Pistol, Tactical - Attack - (1d20+2, 1d4)

1d20+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d4 : (1) = 1

LightOfMidnight

Nov 24, 2024 6:17 pm

Nov 24, 2024 6:17 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Both Ysoki and robot fire again.

Rolls

Scrap: Hail Pistol - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2, d4)

1d20+2 : (11) + 2 = 13

d4 : (1) = 1

Bolts: Arc Caster - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, d8)

1d20+4 : (20) + 4 = 24

d8 : (6) = 6

Nov 25, 2024 10:04 am

Nov 25, 2024 10:04 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux's next shot grazes the side of the odd creature, scorching its odd rippling flesh.

Xiordin steps up, slashing at the creature, but he can't seem to find solid footing as he avoids the tentacles and so he attack misses.

Soryn's attack also goes wide as he has to avoid shooting Xiordin in the back.

Scrap and Bolts both fire a shot, one of them hitting solidly in center mass.

The feather stalker begins flailing wildly at Xiordin. One of its tentacles narrowly misses while the other one smacks him in the side.
Xiordin: 20 vs AC. Damage: 6 bludgeoning

OOC:

Full attack at -4 penalty to both attacks.

Init Group	Name	HP	Stamina	EAC/KAC	Status
A	Soryn	10 / 10	7 / 7	12/13
A	Scrap	8 / 8	7 / 7	13/14
A	Bolts	10 / 10	-	14/16
A	Xiordin	3 / 11	0 / 6	13/15
A	Sioux	10 / 10	9 / 9	13/14
B	Feather Stalker	19 / 35		15/14

OOC:

You're all up!

Combat Map

Nov 25, 2024 11:09 am

Nov 25, 2024 11:09 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux fires again

OOC:

Not really impressed with my rolls :/
At least there is no friendly fire in this game

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Rolls

Agitator, Ember - Attack - (1d20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Agitator, Ember - Damage - (1d8+1d4)

(7) + (3) = 10

LightOfMidnight

Nov 25, 2024 11:18 am

Nov 25, 2024 11:18 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The duo keep firing

Rolls

Scrap: Hail Pistol - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2, d4)

1d20+2 : (17) + 2 = 19

d4 : (2) = 2

Bolts: Arc Caster - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, d8)

1d20+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

d8 : (3) = 3

Xiordin of Absalom

Nov 25, 2024 6:46 pm

Nov 25, 2024 6:46 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin continues to attune to graviton mode, and steps forward in among the tentacles, recklessly pressing the attack despite the battering he's taken.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+4)

(7) + 4 = 11

Damage - (1d8+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Nov 26, 2024 8:57 am

Nov 26, 2024 8:57 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn activates yet another basic inhibitor, hoping to land a hit and reduce the creature's defenses and allow his companions to take it down.

Rolls

Needler Pistol, Tactical - Attack - (1d20+2, 1d4)

1d20+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d4 : (1) = 1

Nov 27, 2024 11:40 am

Nov 27, 2024 11:40 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

You all pour everything into trying to take this thing down before it can take Xiordin out, but its much harder to hit than you'd expect and only Scraps lands a shot on it.

It lashes out at Xiordin and he parries the tentacles with his blade, managing to stay standing.

Init Group	Name	HP	Stamina	EAC/KAC	Status
A	Soryn	10 / 10	7 / 7	12/13
A	Scrap	8 / 8	7 / 7	13/14
A	Bolts	10 / 10	-	14/16
A	Xiordin	3 / 11	0 / 6	13/15
A	Sioux	10 / 10	9 / 9	13/14
B	Feather Stalker	17 / 35		15/14

Combat Map

OOC:

You're up!

Xiordin of Absalom

Nov 27, 2024 3:04 pm

Nov 27, 2024 3:04 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin continues to keep it's attention, slashing with his sword while hissing, "Shoot this creeper!"

Rolls

1d20+4 - Attack - (1d20+4, 1d8+3)

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

1d8+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

Nov 27, 2024 3:29 pm

Nov 27, 2024 3:29 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

ai ai Sir! Sioux open fire

Rolls

Agitator, Ember - Attack - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Agitator, Ember - Damage - (1d8+1d4)

(7) + (1) = 8

LightOfMidnight

Nov 27, 2024 4:51 pm

Nov 27, 2024 4:51 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The barrage continues

Rolls

Bolts: Arc Caster - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, d8)

1d20+4 : (5) + 4 = 9

d8 : (6) = 6

Scrap: Hail Pistol - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2, d4)

1d20+2 : (16) + 2 = 18

d4 : (2) = 2

Nov 28, 2024 8:07 am

Nov 28, 2024 8:07 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn curses and fires another dart at the creature.

OOC:

Basic inhibitor for -2 AC upon damaging the enemy.

Rolls

Needler Pistol, Tactical - Attack (w/ -2 AC on dmg) - (1d20+2, 1d4)

1d20+2 : (9) + 2 = 11

1d4 : (1) = 1

Dec 4, 2024 8:37 pm

Dec 4, 2024 8:37 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

You all miss badly as you fire at the creature, but the near-misses and your lack of willingness to die easily cause it to re-think it's position and it turns to flee, crawling out of a window on the other side of the warehouse. You hear a number of shots from firearms and it then silence.

OOC:

I'm taking mercy on you here 😂

Combat over

Xiordin of Absalom

Dec 5, 2024 12:12 am

Dec 5, 2024 12:12 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin staggers backwards, his wounds maddeningly painful.

Rolls

Test - (1d20)

(7) = 7

Dec 5, 2024 11:19 am

Dec 5, 2024 11:19 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux dissolve her gun and drops down to Xiordin. Her cloud envelops him and he can feel how the nanites starts to to nit his wounds back together.

[ +- ] Faculty: Reactive Repair (Ex) 1st Level

Xiordin of Absalom

Dec 5, 2024 3:27 pm

Dec 5, 2024 3:27 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin feels the nanites replenshing him, closing the worst of his wounds. When they subside, he feels the temporary euphoria fade away but he does feel refreshed. "Thank you, Sioux. I feel much better. Now, do you think those folks outside had better luck hitting it than we did?"

Dec 6, 2024 12:02 am

Dec 6, 2024 12:02 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

OOC:

Alright, so my understanding is that the nanites restored all of Xiordin's stamina, correct?

When you emerge from the warehouse, you make your way around back and find that the corpse of the creature is already being hauled away. It seems that your first task for Zigvigix is complete. Now you just have to get the new Strawberry Machine Cake album for Historia-7 and you will be ready for your final task.

Dec 7, 2024 12:08 pm

Dec 7, 2024 12:08 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

OOC:

fast healing for 1 min = restoring 12 points, first stamina then hitpoint

Sioux is checking her wrist computer disapointedly. The ember agitator performed so well in the firing range... but here. I have to run some diagnostics.
But that would be after cake, right? We have to get a Strawberry Machine Cake!
What is a Mashine Cake anyway?

Dec 9, 2024 6:26 pm

Dec 9, 2024 6:26 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Who knows. Likely they just thought it sounded fun, so named their band after that. Or, perhaps, it's something lost in translation. Whatever the case, let's see what we can find. Anyone know a good music retailer around here?" Soryn, himself only a casual listener of classical Lashunta music, has to reach deep inside his memory to see if he recalls any such places on the station where they might find this album.

Rolls

Culture - (1d20+7)

(16) + 7 = 23

Xiordin of Absalom

Dec 9, 2024 8:33 pm

Dec 9, 2024 8:33 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin remembers the new recording. "They're such a great musical group. I am surprised you haven't heard them." His own musical tastes bely his dark countenance and gothic humour. He usually keeps his musical tastes, that lean toward the bubblegum end of the spectrum, a secret.

Dec 24, 2024 3:53 am

Dec 24, 2024 3:53 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn actually knows of a music retailer nearby and you make your way there. You see signs all over the building's windows depicting the members of Strawberry Machine Cake and the name of the new album. There's also quite a line outside waiting for their turn to get in.

OOC:

I have NO idea how I somehow missed this game for two entire weeks, so you have my apologies!

Xiordin of Absalom

Dec 24, 2024 4:38 am

Dec 24, 2024 4:38 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Quote:

"My second assignment..." Zigvigix twitches their tooth barbs for a moment and then holds out a credstick. "Please buy the brand-new Strawberry Machine Cake album, Star Sugar Heartlove!!!, which is out today, and give it to Historia-7 when you see her."
...

OOC:

The band Strawberry Machine Cake is the latest sugar pop sensation in the Pact Worlds

Xiordin is too cool to stand in line for the likes of a sugar pop hackjob, so he gets in line and leans menacingly. Of course, he doesn't suggest they skip this, but he does say before he enters the line, "If you want to try and cut ahead of buy off someone coming out, do it. I'll hold this spot in case that doesn't work." After a moment he adds, "And get two. Just in case. "

Dec 24, 2024 8:00 am

Dec 24, 2024 8:00 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn raises the corner of his mouth in a smile. "Sure, I'll give it a shot and see if we can save some time."

He wanders toward the front of the line and sizes up those at the beginning of the queue. He approaches them and flashes his Starfinder implant. "Anyone feel like helping us out on Starfinder business? Oddly, we need to get a couple copies of this new album. I'll pay a little extra and you can keep the difference - just buy two extras while you're inside." He smiles warmly, hoping to get a bite.

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Dec 24, 2024 9:00 am

Dec 24, 2024 9:00 am

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Oh... I somehow got the impression that it was a real cake. Not a music album. Sioux feels a bit stupid.
She looks up the album and the artist on her wrist computer.
What are the news, scandals, singles, demos, illegal downloads? She tries to educate herself while Xiordin is shopping.

OOC:

That wrist computer is getting a lot more action than I expected :D

Rolls

Computers - (1d20+6+1+3)

(10) + 10 = 20

Jan 1, 2025 7:08 am

Jan 1, 2025 7:08 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

A heavyset Lashunta man walking out of the shop hears Soryn's offer and looks down at the albums in his hands, "I'll sell you mine. For 100 credits each," he says with a grin.

OOC:

The normal price is 50 credits for one

Sioux finds all sorts of fan sites for the band, but quality illegal downloads are hard to find with all of the DRM packed into digital copies of the music. The band has its haters, as all popular bands do, but they seem to have a mass appeal that's frankly mind-boggling. Everyone from listeners of old Golarion classics to synth-metal seem to find something to like.

Jan 2, 2025 9:36 am

Jan 2, 2025 9:36 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

We only need one copy?
She looks to Soryn Ral who apparently have desided to be the big spender.

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Jan 2, 2025 11:46 am

Jan 2, 2025 11:46 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn looks to the others. "Any of you have the creds? I can chip in 30, but that'll leave me broke for now. Xiordin, my friend, how badly do we need the extra copy?"

Jan 2, 2025 12:22 pm

Jan 2, 2025 12:22 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

We DON'T need an extra copy. Sioux hands over her 50c credstick while staring daggers at Soryn. Big spender, without cash...

LightOfMidnight

Jan 2, 2025 12:22 pm

Jan 2, 2025 12:22 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

'I have the credits. Though help would be good. Need to buy things to tune up bolts'

OOC:

I apparentally have 550 credits.

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Xiordin of Absalom

Jan 2, 2025 5:14 pm

Jan 2, 2025 5:14 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"The extra copy is just for me," Xiordin says mildly, attempting to downplay his fanboying. "I have the creds for it."

Jan 13, 2025 7:17 pm

Jan 13, 2025 7:17 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The lashunta man grins, letting you transfer the credits before he hands over the albums, "Pleasure doing business with you fine folks," he says, turning to walk away.

OOC:

Anything else before you hand over the album to Historia-7?

Xiordin of Absalom

Jan 13, 2025 11:40 pm

Jan 13, 2025 11:40 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

OOC:

I can think of nothing, other than Xiordin itching to hear the album in its entirety.

Jan 14, 2025 10:33 am

Jan 14, 2025 10:33 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn nods to the man and takes the discs. "Let's get back with this right away," he suggests. He raises and eyebrow and smiles, handing Xiordin his copy.

OOC:

Soryn has 30 credits - he can dump them all, who's paying the remaining 70?

Jan 23, 2025 1:06 am

Jan 23, 2025 1:06 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Historia-7

Not long after, you head into the Starfinder headquarters and make your way down to the cortex to see Historia-7. She looks up with a bored expression when you enter, "I thought we were done?" she asks.

Xiordin of Absalom

Jan 23, 2025 2:18 am

Jan 23, 2025 2:18 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin is still itching to get back to his room and crank up the sound in a multidimensional sensory overload. He wonders what Historia-7 gets from these, being a being of primarily digital information. "An admirer had sent us with a gift. One that I think you will enjoy."

He steps aside so the others can present the album.

OOC:

He paid for the extra copy himself, and can chip in for the needed copy.

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Jan 23, 2025 6:07 am

Jan 23, 2025 6:07 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"We won't take more of your time, we only came to deliver this." Soryn steps forward and sets the album down before Historia-7. "We heard you are a fan. Enjoy," he says.

Jan 23, 2025 6:40 am

Jan 23, 2025 6:40 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux gives a little smile and nods.

Jan 24, 2025 3:51 am

Jan 24, 2025 3:51 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Historia-7

Historia-7 takes the album hesitantly and looks at it for a moment with a blank expression, "It was Zigvigix, wasn't it?" she asks, then sighs, "That one is always doing things like this. Well... tell him thank you, I suppose. I will have to give it a listen when I have a spare minute."

OOC:

Anything else before heading back to Zigvigix?

Jan 24, 2025 4:52 pm

Jan 24, 2025 4:52 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

You know your friends Sioux gives Historia-7 another nod of appriciation.
May you have a wonderful day. Then she goes outside

Jan 25, 2025 5:20 am

Jan 25, 2025 5:20 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"We'll share your words," Soryn says with a smile before readying to leave with the others. "Let's get back to Zigvigix and make sure they have nothing else for us today," he suggests.

Xiordin of Absalom

Jan 25, 2025 6:20 pm

Jan 25, 2025 6:20 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin grits his teeth, wondering if this was an elaborate prank by Zigvigix. An expensive one, for young Starfinders, who could have used the cred to equip themselves for more pressing adventures.

"After you listen, if you'd like to discuss the usage of subsonics to weave the illusion of melody as signal-to-noise loss, I'd be fascinated to hear your thoughts."

Jan 30, 2025 4:00 am

Jan 30, 2025 4:00 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Historia-7

Historia-7 gives Xiordin a blank look for a few seconds, but then gives a slight nod in response to his statement, indicating that she might be willing to speak further on the subject.

Zigvigix

A short time later, you find Zigvigix in the same place as before. He gives a happy clicking sound as you approach, "I have heard your work at the warehouse went well, yes?" he asks, cocking his head to the side, "And what about purchasing that album for Historia-7?"

Jan 30, 2025 8:52 am

Jan 30, 2025 8:52 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The warehouse went well enough. We scared the creature off.
And Historia-7 got his gift. He guessed that you were the instigator. Sioux winks at Zigvigix

Xiordin of Absalom

Jan 31, 2025 1:16 am

Jan 31, 2025 1:16 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin quietly glowers. "She pretended to not be impressed with the album, but I suspect it was a ruse for propriety sake. She's probably fangirling like mad as we speak."

Jan 31, 2025 6:27 am

Jan 31, 2025 6:27 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"I believe everything went well enough, yes. Was there some reason or motive to delivering the album to Historia-7 beyond kindness? I for one am happy to be of service, but must admit some difficulty in understanding why an entire group of Starfinders was requested for such a thing."

Rolls

Sense Motive - (1d20+7)

(6) + 7 = 13

Feb 1, 2025 6:15 am

Feb 1, 2025 6:15 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Zigvigix

Zigvigix lets out a clicking laugh, "I thought she might realize it was me, but that's okay. I am hopeful that she will enjoy it."

Turning to Soryn, "Your question is fair, but there is no deep reason. The lingering damage to my leg makes it difficult for me to get around. When I heard that you were going to be making the rounds to assist us with whatever tasks we require, I thought it would be a good opportunity."

"I do have some things for you, as a token of my gratitude," he says, handing some items over, "My apologies for the lack of credits, but I hope you enjoy the grenades. Just don't blow yourselves up. I like you!"

OOC:

Loot:
basic iridishell armor
a pair of incendiary grenades I
400 credits

Feb 1, 2025 8:57 am

Feb 1, 2025 8:57 am

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Sioux eyes the granade, a strange gift, but she sees they and the armor fits Xiordin of Absalom. She just helps herself to 100 credits.

Thank you Zigvigix

Out on the street she sends a quick message to Guidance through her wrist computer.
We have completed our task for Zigvigix

Xiordin of Absalom

Feb 1, 2025 5:31 pm

Feb 1, 2025 5:31 pm

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Xiordin takes the iridishell armor and the grenades, to carry and divide them up later, and thanks Zigvigix. "We'll put these to good use, thank you. Your task was kind, I think, to Historia-7 as mentioned, and noteworthy."

Feb 2, 2025 10:07 pm

Feb 2, 2025 10:07 pm

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"A bit of kindness is always welcome to see and be a part of. Forgive my question, but from our prior mission I may be a bit mired in the mindset of espionage. This was...nice." He bows his head and takes his leave with the others.

"What do you think we'll be tasked with next? This has been quite the mixed bag."

Feb 4, 2025 4:18 am

Feb 4, 2025 4:18 am

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Guidance

About 15 minutes later, you receive another message from Guidance:

Good work assisting Zigvigix. Your next task will be to aid Fitch, the leader of the Wayfinders with a task. She is currently located on the Master of Stars in orbit around Absolom Station. Report to the Hangar 17 and you will be taken by shuttle.

Feb 4, 2025 8:46 am

Feb 4, 2025 8:46 am

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"Well, that didn't take long!" Soryn says. "No time like the present - I'll head straight there and await the rest of you, unless you're coming now as well."

Feb 4, 2025 12:45 pm

Feb 4, 2025 12:45 pm

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I'm looking forward to flying again.
Again she look up the fastest route and guide the group to Hanger 17

Xiordin of Absalom

Feb 5, 2025 1:02 am

Feb 5, 2025 1:02 am

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Xiordin puts down his headphones and smoothie, about ready to finally listen to the new album. "Great timing. Alright. I mean, yay spaceship!"

Feb 17, 2025 11:59 pm

Feb 17, 2025 11:59 pm

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The station’s Armada can be seen from the shuttle’s view screen as it takes off, gleaming figures standing out against the emptiness of space. The Master of Stars immediately stands out from the rest, as layers and layers of scaffolding obscure its hull. Tiny lights flicker among the metal beams as distant figures weld plates and heat shields to the ship’s exterior. The shuttle smoothly glides closer until it reaches the starship’s docking bay, slipping through the magic field that keeps the hold pressurized with breathable atmosphere. As the shuttle doors open, a small drone flies in and pops up a holoscreen, displaying a harried-looking ratfolk.

Fitch

"Finally, fresh meat!" the ysoki exclaims over the screen, sounding pleased. "Name’s Fitch—pleasantries over, time to get to work. I had some trouble earlier with the lights flickering on the ship, and now both the lights and computers have suddenly gone out on E-Deck. No idea what’s causing it, but you work this job long enough and—" Fitch’s attention flicks to something offscreen, and she shouts "Kirkath! The welding torch is not a toy! You wanna go in the toddler’s pen with the other kids?" She snorts dismissively before continuing, "Sorry, some of these little ones would cut off their own heads if I let them. It could be some screwed up wiring, but that’s a pretty big system failure for a simple electrical short. I’d prefer to send in some people with combat training to scout it out, just in case someone or something is sabotaging the ship. If it’s nothing, great, get the power back on if you can. If there’s something suspicious, use your comm units to report in to me. I’ll give you the access codes, so—Selicha! If you touch that panel I will staple you to the hull!"

The screen on the drone cuts out, then flashes to display the ship’s schematics and the passwords for the computers on E-Deck.

OOC:

If you have any further questions for Fitch, you do have comm units to keep in touch

Xiordin of Absalom

Feb 18, 2025 3:59 am

Feb 18, 2025 3:59 am

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Xiordin isn't a sound technician, but turns to the others in his crew. "Saboteurs or mechanical failure! How exciting. Scrap, do I have everything you need to do any emergency repairs once we have secured the area?"

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Feb 18, 2025 9:03 am

Feb 18, 2025 9:03 am

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"This sounds equally mysterious and worthwhile. I hope we're able to find out what's going on with their power system and get it functioning again. Actually, I'm quite confident we will!" He takes note of the schematics and passwords for their upcoming foray on the E-deck and gets ready to disembark.

Feb 18, 2025 7:23 pm

Feb 18, 2025 7:23 pm

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Sioux boots up her diagnostic programs and summons broad-spectrum scanning kit.
Lets go find ourself a gremlins
Everyone knows the stories about gremlins causing trouble with wirings and such.

[ +- ] Minor Form : Tool Kit, Starfinder Armory

Feb 20, 2025 12:41 am

Feb 20, 2025 12:41 am

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When you arrive at the entrance to E-Deck, you find that the doors are closed and there doesn't seem to be any power going to this area of the ship.

OOC:

If you want to try re-routing power to this area, it will be an Engineering or Computers check, otherwise you'll have to go in with just flashlights to light your way and you'll need to force the doors open

Xiordin of Absalom

Feb 20, 2025 2:34 am

Feb 20, 2025 2:34 am

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He steps forward and puts the back of his hand to the door, testing it for the intense cold that would signal naked vacuum on the other side. "Plan A, let's get power to the door and do this the easy way. Just in case, I've got Plan B."

He steps forward and flexes his muscles. "It's you and me, door. Best get your affairs in order. Or-door?"

He winces with the first pull. "Ahh, my groin!"

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Rolls

Str - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Feb 20, 2025 3:01 pm

Feb 20, 2025 3:01 pm

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Let me try.
Sioux connects her wrist pr with an input port on the wall terminal.
There... Power restored.

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Rolls

Computers - (1d20+6+1+3)

(19) + 10 = 29

Feb 23, 2025 5:10 am

Feb 23, 2025 5:10 am

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Soryn watches as Sioux sets to work, though winces when Xiordin struggles with the door. He hopes Sioux has more success in getting the power systems back on.

Feb 24, 2025 11:01 pm

Feb 24, 2025 11:01 pm

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Sioux easily re-routes power into the area while Xiordin pulls a muscle and begins limping around like an old man.

The lights turn on and the door controls begin to work again, easily sliding open at the push of a button. Scattered barrels and boxes line the lower section of this storage chamber. A hallway continues to the starboard side of the ship, with open door storage units arrayed until the hall curves. A curving hall leads from the fore to the port, also filled with additional empty storage units. You hear a small scrape as if something moved somewhere in the room as well as a whimper.

Xiordin of Absalom

Feb 25, 2025 2:02 am

Feb 25, 2025 2:02 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"I'd whimper too, if I was in the dark and saw us coming in armed and angry!" He manifests solar darkness, which sheds find light in a twenty foot radius. It is a mote of stellar energy slightly smaller than his fist that hovers near his head. With a hand on his sword hilt he enters. "Ready my friends?"

Feb 25, 2025 6:50 am

Feb 25, 2025 6:50 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

With the scanner in one hand and her pistol in the other Sioux enters the room to search for the whimpering creature

Rolls

Perception +4 from scanner - (1d20+4+4)

(1) + 8 = 9

Feb 27, 2025 2:14 am

Feb 27, 2025 2:14 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux follows just after Xiordin and it doesn't take her long to spot movement behind one of the crates. A pair of young children cower there, clearly unaware that they've been seen.

Feb 27, 2025 10:03 am

Feb 27, 2025 10:03 am

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Soryn relaxes at seeing the children hiding. "Come now, what are you doing here? Look, not so bad, we got the power back on. Let's get you back to safety, yes?"

Rolls

Diplomacy - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

LightOfMidnight

Feb 27, 2025 10:39 am

Feb 27, 2025 10:39 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Scraps ears and whiskers twitch as the children are pointed out. She scampers afte ther others, touching a button on her wrist to have bomts stay by the door. Apparentally some people found the robot scary, thoigh she didn't understand that herself.

'Hello. It is okay. We are friends.' She waves from behind Soryn

Mar 5, 2025 9:47 am

Mar 5, 2025 9:47 am

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One of the children squeaks in alarm, clearly not realizing that they'd been spotted. The little boy among the pair peeks out and then whispers to the little girl before they both cautiously show themselves. They look ready to dart away at the slightest thing.

LightOfMidnight

Mar 5, 2025 9:51 am

Mar 5, 2025 9:51 am

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'Hello. I am scrap! Wjat are your names?' The ysoki stays where she is but gives another little wave. She wasn't always the best at picking up on social curs but even she could tell these children were nervous.

Mar 6, 2025 7:51 am

Mar 6, 2025 7:51 am

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Soryn wears a look of authentic concern. "Are you children hurt?" he asks.

Mar 6, 2025 1:35 pm

Mar 6, 2025 1:35 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

With so many on the kids, Sioux continues to scan the area, hoping to find the source of the problem

Rolls

Perception +4 from scanner - (1d20+4+4)

(13) + 8 = 21

Mar 7, 2025 12:39 am

Mar 7, 2025 12:39 am

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The boy shakes his head, "I'm Kieu Si and this is my twin sister Kieu Lan," he says, "We're not in trouble, are we?". The little girl stands behind him, peeking out from behind his back.

Sioux doesn't detect anything else in this room that seems interesting. Looking down the hall, there are four different rooms and the hallway curves toward the ship's fore just beyond those doors.

Mar 7, 2025 7:28 am

Mar 7, 2025 7:28 am

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Sioux continues her sweap of the room into the first of the 4 rooms

Mar 7, 2025 8:16 am

Mar 7, 2025 8:16 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Not with us, Kieu Si. Can you tell us what you were doing here before we get you back to your family?"

Xiordin of Absalom

Mar 8, 2025 12:18 am

Mar 8, 2025 12:18 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin keeps watch over the others, letting them settle the refugees. They're hiding from something, he thinks

Mar 10, 2025 6:04 pm

Mar 10, 2025 6:04 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux looks through the storage rooms and though they aren't packed to the brim with stuff, she does find some cool things. Each of the rooms contain stasis-locked objects, including a tablet, an ancient-looking curved sword, and an odd spiral of bioluminescent coral.

The little boy looks nearly sick with anxiety as you ask the question, "We were just exploring and the lights went out, honest!" he says too quickly, in the way that children do when they think they're caught with their hand in the proverbial cookie jar.

Mar 12, 2025 9:04 am

Mar 12, 2025 9:04 am

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"Uh huh," Soryn says. "And what exactly were you exploring?"

Rolls

Sense Motive - (1d20+7)

(15) + 7 = 22

Mar 12, 2025 9:23 am

Mar 12, 2025 9:23 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

With nothing physical to cause the power and computer problems, Sioux connects to the computers down here to get a service log and/or run a diagnostics on the equipment.

Rolls

Computers - (1d20+6+1+3)

(16) + 10 = 26

Mar 13, 2025 9:22 pm

Mar 13, 2025 9:22 pm

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Kieu Si averts his eyes, "We got bored and..." he says, then squirms uncomfortably, "We found something down here. A little guy. We were taking care of him, but he ran off and then the lights shut off." he admits in a rush, having realized he's caught.

Sioux determines that there is some sort of damage to the cabling further down the hall, which is why she needed to re-route the power to begin with. Finding out more would require going down to take a look, as the cameras there aren't functional on the limited power they have.

Mar 14, 2025 7:48 am

Mar 14, 2025 7:48 am

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The computer have identified some defective cables. I'm going to check them out! Sioux calls as goes to take a look at the damage.

OOC:

What could possible go wrong?! The kids are safe and its properly just rats who have crewed on the wires

Mar 14, 2025 9:30 am

Mar 14, 2025 9:30 am

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"Interesting. Like, a pet? Can you describe it?" He listens to their description, if they're willing to give it, and tries to piece together what it might be.

Rolls

Life Science - (1d20+9)

(16) + 9 = 25

Xiordin of Absalom

Mar 15, 2025 1:17 am

Mar 15, 2025 1:17 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"I'll come with you Sioux. Could be something nibbled the leads, or sabotage."

Mar 19, 2025 1:19 am

Mar 19, 2025 1:19 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"He was little and had black and white fur. His ears were kinda big and super fluffy!" the boy says now that he knows he's not going to be in trouble. The little girl nods excitedly along with her brother's description. Based on the description, it sounds something like a baby panda.

Sioux and Xiordin head down the hall. To the fore of the hall’s curve, a room with exposed ship wiring and internals is accessible. A deactivated computer terminal is located within the tangle of wiring.

OOC:

Those of you who went with Sioux, make a perception check!

Xiordin of Absalom

Mar 19, 2025 2:10 am

Mar 19, 2025 2:10 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin keeps his drow eyes peeled as he follows Sioux.

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Rolls

Perception - (1d20+6)

(6) + 6 = 12

Mar 19, 2025 7:11 am

Mar 19, 2025 7:11 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux flicks on the computer terminal and looks around while it boots up

She is still running the broad-spectrum scanning kit

OOC:

I'll roll just in case its needed

Rolls

Perception +4 from scanner - (1d20+4+4)

(15) + 8 = 23

Mar 19, 2025 10:07 am

Mar 19, 2025 10:07 am

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"Cute," Soryn says with a wary smile. "And how many times have you snuck in here to visit this friend of yours? Did it have a cage when you first saw it?"

Mar 20, 2025 1:44 am

Mar 20, 2025 1:44 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux and Xiordin look around the room and something seems out of place, but it's hard to put their finger on it.

OOC:

Give me one more perception check

"No cage. He was just wandering around, so we started feedin' him," the boy explains.

"That's what we were here for today and then the lights went off!" the girl pipes up.

Mar 20, 2025 10:16 am

Mar 20, 2025 10:16 am

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Xiordin do you see any frayed wires?
Sioux runs through different settings on the scanner. Electromagnetic radiation, heat, arcane... Searching for anything out of place on a spaceship.

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Rolls

Perception +4 from scanner - (1d20+4+4)

(14) + 8 = 22

Xiordin of Absalom

Mar 20, 2025 11:10 pm

Mar 20, 2025 11:10 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin let's the room speak to him, and tries to put a finger on what's off. "You sense something wrong? Eyes sharp."

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+6)

(11) + 6 = 17

Mar 21, 2025 1:42 am

Mar 21, 2025 1:42 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

You do spot some wires torn out of the wall that look like they've been chewed on. Only a few feet from that, you spot an upside down trash can with the lid sitting on top of it. It seems very out of place here.

Mar 21, 2025 8:08 am

Mar 21, 2025 8:08 am

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"Alright, how about we find him and get him safe? Then we get you kids back home?" He smiles then adds, "Let's go find my friends." If the kids agree, he leads them out to find where Xiordin and the others went to.

Mar 21, 2025 10:11 am

Mar 21, 2025 10:11 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux call in the communicator to all. Found the damaged wires
Then she flips over the trash can

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Xiordin of Absalom

Mar 21, 2025 10:55 pm

Mar 21, 2025 10:55 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin draws his blade, ready for some hideous and oversized space parasite to clamber out of the can and try and eat their faces.

Mar 28, 2025 12:53 am

Mar 28, 2025 12:53 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

The kids follow several steps behind Soryn, walking alongside Scrap and Bolts, who they find completely fascinating. As they enter the room, you see Sioux flip the trash can open, which then does an odd thing: squeak loudly and transform into the creature that the children described before attempting to rush away on its cute furry paws.

Xiordin of Absalom

Mar 28, 2025 3:42 am

Mar 28, 2025 3:42 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

OOC:

How cute?

Xiordin lunges forward, attempting to slaughter the puppy/space-mimic.

Rolls

Xiordin of Absalom: Reflex - (1d20+1)

(11) + 1 = 12

Mar 29, 2025 1:55 am

Mar 29, 2025 1:55 am

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OOC:

Very cute. Have you ever seen a baby panda? It's a bit like that

Xiordin dives for the creature, but it's too quick for him and he barely misses it, landing on the hard steel floor of the room instead. The thing makes a beeline for the little girl and leaps into her arms, shaking. She begins petting its head to try to calm it, "Don't hurt him!" she begs, "He's just a little guy!"

Mar 29, 2025 4:20 am

Mar 29, 2025 4:20 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Xiordin! Are you sure such extreme measures are necessary, friend?" Soryn tilts his head toward where the creature is burying itself in the child's arms. "Though we can't let it wander around down here."

OOC:

Does Soryn recognize the creature?

Rolls

Life Science - (1d20+9)

(17) + 9 = 26

Mar 29, 2025 7:43 am

Mar 29, 2025 7:43 am

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I think I have seen one of these critters before? Skitler? Skittler? Something like that. Looks cute, can be intelligent.

https://i.imgur.com/JFK4cea.png

She turns to the creature. Hello little fella. What are you doing down here?

Xiordin of Absalom

Mar 29, 2025 5:38 pm

Mar 29, 2025 5:38 pm

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"Real cute when they're eating through cables," he mutters even though Xiordin nearly faints when the fiend leaps for the little girl ... and gets a hug.

He stands upright, stiff with embarrassment.

Mar 29, 2025 10:02 pm

Mar 29, 2025 10:02 pm

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Soryn has never seen such a creature before and has no idea what it could be, though it's clearly some sort of shapeshifter considering it was just pretending to be a trash can.

When Sioux speaks to the thing, it looks at her and cocks its head, letting out a few squeaks. It seems calmer when interacting with Sioux than it did with Xiordin.

OOC:

Definitely not a scuriday

Mar 30, 2025 4:40 am

Mar 30, 2025 4:40 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"Why don't we focus on getting the kids back, and find out where this thing's home is?"

Apr 1, 2025 1:19 am

Apr 1, 2025 1:19 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

It doesn't take long for Sioux to repair the damaged wiring now that she's found its location. With that complete, you lead the children up to the bridge, where you find Fitch waiting with several other Starfinder members.

The two children spot a man on the bridge who looks similar to them. They rush toward him, "Daddy!" they call. He falls to his knees and pulls them into a hug along with the creature they're holding, "Where have you been?"

Fitch

They begin whispering to one another as Fitch speaks up, "Good job, you got the power back on, but what in the hells is that thing?" he asks, looking at the creature.

Apr 1, 2025 4:12 am

Apr 1, 2025 4:12 am

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"To be honest, I don't think any of us are sure. It is some sort of shapeshifter, so it is difficult to tell if this is it's true form or not. It doesn't seem to have been interested in harming the children, though. I think they have been visiting this creature for some time." He looks around, "This is a space station. Someone must have brought it aboard, whether intentionally or not."

Xiordin of Absalom

Apr 1, 2025 11:20 pm

Apr 1, 2025 11:20 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

"It's never happened that an alien or stranger has sought out children to make a connection with for entirely impolite aims." He stares blankly. "That was dripping with sarcasm."

Apr 2, 2025 2:20 am

Apr 2, 2025 2:20 am

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Fitch

Fitch looks at the creature for several seconds, deep in thought, "Well, I suppose we'll get some experts on this to see if we can figure out what it is... For now, you've done what you were supposed to. Excellent work. If I'm right, that was your last job, right?" he asks, then checks his datapad and nods before tossing you a credstick with 400 credits on it, "Take some time to rest and don't spend this all in one place."

Kieu Kein, the father of the children walks over and hands you a ring, "For finding my children. I can't thank you enough."

OOC:

You get 400 credits and a Mk 1 Ring of Resistance

You can also advance to level 2!

Apr 2, 2025 8:35 am

Apr 2, 2025 8:35 am

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"You're very welcome, sir. It seems they have good hearts, trying to bring that creature food."

He nods to Fitch, "It was our pleasure to offer our assistance. It has been a long day, but rewarding." He bows his head respectfully and waits for the others before departing.

OOC:

We're probably all pretty tied on who would best make use of the ring. I'll pass on it for others to claim unless we wanna roll for it.

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Apr 3, 2025 6:33 am

Apr 3, 2025 6:33 am

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OOC:

Its a nice ring, but I think Souix will pass on it. Its magic and she is a tech girl

Apr 3, 2025 7:34 am

Apr 3, 2025 7:34 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

You head back to Absalom station and get one more message from Guidance.

Congratulations on completing your initiation. You are now considered full Starfinders in good standing. Please take some time to rest and reflect on your tasks today. I will reach out soon with details of your next task within three days.

OOC:

Anything you want to do in downtime? Family you want to visit or friends you want to see?

Apr 3, 2025 6:19 pm

Apr 3, 2025 6:19 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Sioux goes online and makes some advanced queries to the atlas station, its almost hacking. With that information she tracks down Jock. A fellow Starfinder candidate that failed the final test.

[ +- ] offgame

She spots him in a mall, selling sunglasses of different tech-levels. He spent more time working on getting the girls numbers, than settling them sunglasses. Its actually a bit sad.
Sioux observes him for some time, before she return home to her flat. Now she is no longer a candidate, she can expect to be called out any minute, so she is going to clean up her appartement and reduce the amount of sessions. Until she gets a ship of her own, she will be living out of a bag and sleep in a capsule hotel.

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Apr 5, 2025 10:43 am

Apr 5, 2025 10:43 am

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Soryn returns to his quarters and gets some rest while otherwise focusing on a couple experiments with fungi he's been working on.

Xiordin of Absalom

Apr 6, 2025 7:30 pm

Apr 6, 2025 7:30 pm

Chapter 1: The Commencement

Xiordin spends time listening to his new Strawberry Machine Cake album, Star Sugar Heartlov, and composing lurid fan fiction to the band members, before destroying those files and exercising between his bouts of literary crime sprees.

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