Chapter 6.2: Daring Rescue
Why are we determined to fight this thing when we have explosives and a ship?[l A ship that can go further away or just... Up...?
It seems foolish?
We don't Have to be this close either, even without the explosives some range is smart so we can get a read on it before we start firing on it.
Or we just take potshots from a hovering shuttle. It's less exciting but way smarter.
Also, a salvaged shuttle is worth money.
As the heavy doors of the abandoned shuttle creaked open, the darkness within seemed to swallow the light spilling from the Solaris's floodlights. For a moment, all was silent, the only sound the faint hum of distant machinery echoing through the cavernous space.
Then, with a sudden burst of movement, a monstrous figure emerged from the shadows. Its form was grotesque, a hybrid of flesh and metal, huge, with cybernetic enhancements gleaming in the white light. It was a creature unlike any the crew had ever encountered. A grotesque fusion of organic and cybernetic components, it lumbered forth on massive, metallic legs that gleamed in the dim illumination. Its upper body, reminiscent of a gorilla, was enhanced with various cybernetic implants, giving it an imposing and formidable appearance.
The creature's eyes glowed with an eerie crimson light as it scanned its surroundings, its enhanced senses detecting the presence of the crew nearby. With a guttural growl, it raised its massive fists, the metallic knuckles gleaming menacingly in the Solaris' blinding lights.
You won, because Mercer is alert and fast, so even with those terrible rolls PC's goes first, in whatever order you post.
What do you do?
Rolls
PCs initiative (using Mercer's skill) - (2d8h1+1)
(21) + 1 = 3
Enemy initiative - (1d8)
(2) = 2
Secret Roll
Mercer raises his pistol and fires.
It looks like it's over 100 ft because of the diagonal so I'm using the -2.
Rolls
Mercer Canaan Furio: Shoot - Usual roll-Ling Range - (1D20+1)
(10) + 1 = 11
Side note: Hank will be getting trained on how to use the Assault Suit. Not gonna miss out on that next time.
Rolls
Hank Heron: Shoot - (1d20)
(13) = 13
Note 2: If I've gotten the To-Hit bonus wrong, just adjust it accordingly. I don't see why it would be different than the laser rifle, but...
Rolls
Plasma Projector, damage on a hit - (1d20+6, 2d8+1)
1d20+6 : (19) + 6 = 25
2d8+1 : (76) + 1 = 14
Douklan did hit, his "to hit" bonus is correct, but laser weapons don't receive a bonus for damage, just accuracy, so his damage is 13.
Rolls
To Hit - (d20+7)
(12) + 7 = 19
Damage - (d10+3)
(8) + 3 = 11
"HANK WE SHOULD REALLY THINK ABOUT GETTING A MOUNTED GUN"
Rolls
Peter Morgan: Combat Rifle - ToHit - burst(+2) - (1d20+1+2)
(15) + 3 = 18
Peter Morgan: Combat Rifle - Damage - burst(+2) - (1d12+2)
(3) + 2 = 5
He keeps his aim pointed at the beasts and talks over his shoulder to the rest of the crew
Underworld, Near the Forbidden Regions, Zyronis
As the monstrous hybrid creature emerged from the abandoned shuttle, Hank and Mercer unleashed a barrage of fire. Their shots found their mark but striked the creature's armor and mechanical components. As such, the damage inflicted seemed minimal, the creature's cybernetic parts absorbing the impact without faltering.
But Douklan stepped forward with his plasma projector. With a low whine, the device hummed to life, building up the repulsive force necessary to eject the magnetic field containing the plasma. The air crackled with energy as the plasma sphere formed, the intense heat radiating off of it palpable even from a distance.
In a split second, the plasma sphere shot forth from Douklan's weapon, hurtling across the cavern with incredible speed. The silence of the plasma's flight was shattered by the deafening roar of its ejection, echoing through the vast expanse of the chamber. The sphere collided with the cybernetic monstrosity, engulfing it in a searing blaze of energy.
Meanwhile, Erin, Corbin and Peter coordinated their attacks with precision. Corbin and Erin aimed down the sights of their laser rifles, unleashing a quiet but deadly burst of light that sliced through the air with lethal accuracy. Peter, wielding his assault rifle, joined in, letting out a sustained burst of gunfire that peppered the creature's meat.
As the combined onslaught of plasma, laser, and ballistic fire rained down upon the creature, its cybernetic components began to sizzle and smoke. With a final, guttural roar, the creature staggered, its monstrous form wracked with pain and damage beyond repair.
And then the creature collapsed to the ground, its lifeless form lying motionless amidst rubble and debris from its cybernetic parts.
As the whole crew regrouped, their weapons still poised for any sign of further danger, they knew that their journey was far from over.
Anyway, what do you do?
Rolls
How long before Hank opened the doors (minutes) - (2d8)
(13) = 4
You all realize we got lucky, right? What if that thing had been better armored, or faster? Or Both?
What if there was more than one?
We had no info and you all think that we don't need it because we're invincible because we have shiny new toys? I've seen people die because they think they have shiny new toys that will protect them.
He gestured at Peter. At least someone realized a precaution should be taken, but it was too little too late.
If you all keep going in on impulse power you'll find yourself in over your head. And when you realize it someone is usually dead.
And when they do weigh that body against your pride.
Anyone with a good insight might be able to tell Mercer isn't just yelling at the people with him right now, though he may not notice that
Peter keeps his gun aimed at the lifeless body of the beast while he scans the horizon for any new threats.
"We should take this extra slowly, let's leave someone here on the ship in case wee need a fast exfill, and let's make our way forward slowly, form a line of fire spaced from side to side, and let's start by making sure that thing will not wake up"
Erin Brand
Peter make sure there are at least some of the crew still aiming in the direction they just got attacked an organizes his gear, he will reload his stow his assault rifle, and ready his laser rifle, he will also connect the laser rifle to the energy feed interface of his assault suit and remind anyone who's also wearing one and might have forgotten like him
"Long time without wearing one of these, i forgot how fun they are"