Episode 3: Run

Amber Dach · Post by **Amber Dach** » Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:57 pm

Perception: 69% = 1d100: [98] = 98 (+5% on Perception Rolls regarding vampires and the undead)
JiC: 1d20: [13] = 13 | 1d100: [25] = 25

Skills Rolls

Constant/Active Conditions

Underguard wrote: ↑Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:09 pm [Roboy in a Bubble]

Minerva, Amber and Praxis race after Eight at alarming speeds, each pushing their respective means more than they expected. After Susan and Phinneas give Reka his gear, the Uteni seems to calm down and appears cooperative. "Ah. Thank you." Reka says and follows the others towards Eight and the Shipyard. After several seconds, and out of the corner of their eyes, Minerva then Amber spot Eight in his retreat. Praxis follows suit, Minerva reaching out with a telekinetic grab that prompts the robot to come to an abrupt halt. Praxis has time to take a shot at Eight which sinks into the robot's right shoulder while Amber reaches range to activate her talisman with Carpet of Adhesion. Amber sees something interesting happen when the ethereal tendrils of Carpet of Adhesion seem to ignore the robot entirely; something she has never seen before. However the telekinetic Force Field that then surrounds Eight places the robot in a ball of energy. There is enough time for Susan, Phinneas and Reka to close the distance and find Eight trapped in a bubble, preventing any further direct damage from behind done to him.

Amber is perplexed at the disappearance of her Carpet of Adhesion spell that touches Eight. How is that even possible? I have seen that spell bring a giant robot to a stop? She lets that thought evaporate from her mind and brings her rifle to bear on Eight and starts firing. Unless she is told of or notices the TK Force Field encompassing Eight, she will start firing at the held robot.

Combat Rolls

Phinneas_Graves · Post by **Phinneas_Graves** » Sun Aug 06, 2023 6:46 pm

Perception: 45% | 1d100: [38] = 38
JIC: 1d20: [19] = 19 | 1d100: [78] = 78

Active:
(Phy) Nightvision (4)
-10 minutes per level of exp.
-Can also be used for polarized sight, reducing glare like polarized sunglasses.

Constant Conditions:

I can't wait to be off this goddamn rock already!

When Jack sees Eight trapped in the energy bubble, he looks to Reka. "Unless you have something good to deal with this, may I suggest that we just continue on to the device? We are definitely running out of time."

If Reka agrees to go, Jack continues to run towards the device with him. If Reka has an option to battle Eight, Jack has combat rolls.

Combat rolls

Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:59 pm

Perception: 1d100: [80] = 80 /59%
JIC: 1d20: [19] = 19 / 1d100: [32] = 32

Eight sealed up tight in her Telekinetic bubble, Minerva lands 20 feet away and waits for the rest of the team. Telepathically, she sends a message to the team. I have it. Take aim and I will lower the forcefield to be rid of it once and for all.

Minerva waits for the team to be ready and then lowers her Telekinetic Force Field, maintaining her Hyper Telekinetic hold and goes to town with her blades. After a few dual strikes, she switches to single Psi-Sword strikes, not knowing Eight's full capabilities.

IF she notices the flashing blue light, she will send a different Telepathic message. Get back! Something is wrong with Eight! At this point, she will leave him in the bubble and get back 200 feet. If Amber approves, she will follow Phineas' plan and head toward the device's location.

Initiative: 1d20+12: [17]+12 = 29
APM: 8

Action 1: Lower Telekinetic Force Field.
Action 2: Dual Strike with Psi-Sword and Harvester. Strike: 1d20+17: [17]+17 = 34 Damage: 11d6: [4, 3, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 3] = 40 (Psi-Sword) 6d6+6: [2, 5, 2, 3, 5, 4]+6 = 27 (Harvester)
Action 3: Dual Strike with Psi-Sword and Harvester. Strike: 1d20+17: [16]+17 = 33 Damage: 11d6: [1, 4, 4, 1, 3, 5, 6, 5, 5, 1, 6] = 41 (Psi-Sword) 6d6+6: [6, 6, 6, 6, 2, 6]+6 = 38 (Harvester)
Action 4: Dual Strike with Psi-Sword and Harvester. Strike: 1d20+17: [18]+17 = 35 Damage: 11d6: [1, 6, 6, 3, 5, 3, 1, 5, 4, 4, 2] = 40 (Psi-Sword) 6d6+6: [6, 4, 6, 6, 1, 3]+6 = 32 (Harvester)
Action 5: Strike with Psi-Sword. Strike: 1d20+17: [12]+17 = 29 Damage: 11d6: [3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 3, 6, 4, 6, 5] = 38
Action 6: Strike with Psi-Sword. Strike: 1d20+17: [15]+17 = 32 Damage: 11d6: [5, 4, 2, 6, 2, 5, 1, 4, 3, 5, 6] = 43
Action 7-8: Reserved for Dodge.
Parries (with Harvester): 1d20+21: [5]+21 = 26 1d20+21: [4]+21 = 25 1d20+21: [20]+21 = 41 1d20+21: [15]+21 = 36
Dodges: 1d20+16: [9]+16 = 25 1d20+16: [11]+16 = 27

Praxis Vek · Post by **Praxis Vek** » Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:46 am

Perception 24%: d100: [1] = 1
JIC: d100: [38] = 38 , d20: [2] = 2
Status: MDC: Base - 71/71 (Regen 2d6 MDC/min.) | Transformed - 421/421 (Regen 1d4*10 MDC/min.) | Power Armor: Head - 130/130 | Main - 400/400 | Legs - 150/150 | Arms - 100/100 - ISP: 38/38

Minerva wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:59 pm I have it. Take aim and I will lower the forcefield to be rid of it once and for all.

Praxis moves toward Eight and prepares to unleash hell. "On your mark Minerva." A powerful Telekinetic. This is strategically an amazing addition. He then notices the blue light.

Minerva wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:59 pm Get back! Something is wrong with Eight!

Praxis moves back with Minerva. "This can't be good."

Susan Lee · Post by **Susan Lee** » Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:23 pm

Perception: 1d100: [7] = 7 / 41%
JIC: 1d20: [7] = 7 / 1d100: [6] = 6

CONDITIONS: See Invisible, FF active 150 / 160

As Susan finally rejoins the group, she starts to say, "We're protecting Eight nooow...?"

And then she notices the blue light. "Everyone get back! Some kind of blue light just turned on! I don't know why you'd create a warning light on Eight that is visible by external observers!"

Is Eight going to explode? Is it summoning something? And, again, why would you notify an external observer of either of those potentialities?!?

She commands the babies to start moving away at top speed towards the shipyard and follows them, while keeping her energy rifle on Eight. If Amber's forcefield around Eight drops and nothing else happens (like Eight exploding), she'll take some pulse shots at the robot. However, the priority to try to avoid whatever that blue light represents, which probably means a dodge.

Initiative: 1d20+3: [14]+3 = 17

Action 1: Strike - 1d20+5: [6]+5 = 11 / Damage - 1d6*10: [1]*10 = 10
Action 2: Strike - 1d20+5: [12]+5 = 17 / Damage - 1d6*10: [1]*10 = 10
Action 3: Strike - 1d20+5: [19]+5 = 24 / Damage - 1d6*10: [6]*10 = 60
Action 4: Strike - 1d20+5: [12]+5 = 17 / Damage - 1d6*10: [3]*10 = 30
Action 5: Strike - 1d20+5: [4]+5 = 9 / Damage - 1d6*10: [5]*10 = 50
Action 6: Strike - 1d20+5: [2]+5 = 7 / Damage - 1d6*10: [3]*10 = 30

Dodges: 1d20+8: [3]+8 = 11 , 1d20+8: [16]+8 = 24 , 1d20+8: [6]+8 = 14 , 1d20+8: [12]+8 = 20 , 1d20+8: [7]+8 = 15 , 1d20+8: [19]+8 = 27

Post by **Underguard** » Sun Aug 13, 2023 7:15 pm

Current Conditions wrote:Mission Time: 05h:46m[/color]
Environmental Conditions: Outside Temp; -15*C (5*F), dry cold. Random gusts between 10-20mph)
Ley Line/Nexus Presence: No Nexus or LL activity at all, but ambient energy feels like a LL Storm came through recently

[Pop goes the... Oh no... Let's go]

Amber is rightly confused why her Carpet of Adhesion doesn't seem to be going after Eight, though her confusion is cut short by Minerva's declaration that she will be lowering the bright bubble that surrounds Eight for one final assault. It's at this point Susan and Praxis both spot the blue light coming from the beneath the chest of Eight. Praxis can actually identify the blue light seems to be symbols that are changing though he can't decipher them as they vanish and a new one appears within the second; logic says it's a countdown. Susan makes the call and everyone leaps back from Eight while Minerva leaves him in the bubble. "It's detonating!" Reka calls out and activates his own phase field.

Everyone is able to get back and the bubble surrounding it seems to contain the following explosion, the telekinetic bubble shattering like glass as the shards vanish into thin air. The only thing that remains appears to be the Carpet of Adhesion, still waiting for something to grab ahold of. Praxis notices that there is no robotic debris from Eight like he'd expect, though it could be concealed by the magical carpet of adhesion. [Waiting for its duration or dismissing it reveals no debris and a small crater.] Reka deactivates his Phase Field and looks to Susan and the others. "We should move quickly. There is no doubt in my mind Torsyx has been informed of Eight's destruction and your intentions to break your deal. He still commands enough respect within the Corporation to have a Containment Team dispatched here, no idea when they would arrive." Reka explains. "With the robot gone, I can take you straight to the device." He adds.

What are you doing?
GM Note:
-You can stay and investigate the crater for any hidden debris/signs from Eight
-This is a chance to catch your breathe before the Shipyards ~ Finale.

Amber Dach · Post by **Amber Dach** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:17 pm

Perception: 69% = 1d100: [17] = 17 (+5% on Perception Rolls regarding vampires and the undead)
JiC: 1d20: [15] = 15 | 1d100: [52] = 52

Skills Rolls

Constant/Active Conditions

Amber’s jaw is agape as she witnesses the demise of Eight. She is curious that is no sign of any debris. It can’t be possible to completely disintegrate any and all traces of Eight like that. I’ve been on battlefields before and there is always debris or salvage. First things first though. She looks around to make sure the rest of the GIRLS are okay. “I need a sit-rep, GIRLS.”

Underguard wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 7:15 pm Reka deactivates his Phase Field and looks to Susan and the others. "We should move quickly. There is no doubt in my mind Torsyx has been informed of Eight's destruction and your intentions to break your deal. He still commands enough respect within the Corporation to have a Containment Team dispatched here, no idea when they would arrive." Reka explains. "With the robot gone, I can take you straight to the device." He adds.

Amber weighs Reka’s advice with her own skepticism that Eight is actually destroyed. “Understood Reka. Two minutes to get squared away and we move out.” She shakes her head and mutters to herself. “Something just doesn’t feel right to me.” She looks at Phinneas. “Phinneas. Is it possible for there to be no trace of Eight at all from an implosion like that?”

Susan Lee · Post by **Susan Lee** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:24 pm

Perception: 1d100: [58] = 58 / 41%
JIC: 1d20: [6] = 6 / 1d100: [93] = 93

CONDITIONS: See Invisible, FF active 150 / 160. On Boing-Go

"WHY WOULD YOU SHOW AN EXTERNAL COUNTDOWN ON A BOMB?!?"

Susan breathes deeply and injects some mild sedative to counter the boing-go, which is ineffective, but takes the edge off. "Commander, sit-rep is confused. No debris is entirely possible. However, I posit other potentials including some kind of teleportation or other stealth device that will simply return Why Was Six Afraid of Seven in the future."

She looks around and checks the readings on the regenerating forcefield on Commander Cullen. "Either way, we would do best to remove ourselves from this particular location."

Susan heads toward the shipyards/portalgun with the party.

This external countdown is a trick. There's no reason for it unless it's smoke and mirrors.

Phinneas_Graves · Post by **Phinneas_Graves** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:58 pm

Perception: 45% | 1d100: [75] = 75
JIC: 1d20: [13] = 13 | 1d100: [15] = 15

Demolitions 84% | 1d100: [55] = 55

Active:
(Phy) Nightvision (4)
-10 minutes per level of exp.
-Can also be used for polarized sight, reducing glare like polarized sunglasses.

Constant Conditions:

What?....When?....How?!

Phinneas re-emerges as Jack lets go of control. He is slightly confused, but let's go of it as he watches Eight start to countdown. As the bot explodes, he thinks Well, thats just not right at all. Big boom, no little pieces

When Amber asks his opinion, he tells her "Anything is possible? But anything I've ever played with has left itty bitty pieces of whatever used to be there. Even Boom Boom thinks there's something weird going on." He gives a quick scan of the area and then turns back to Amber. "All I can say is to remember your last vision. Something isn't right. Unless your vision has changed, then this was not Eight. Either way, we need to make our next move. Whatever that may be."

Trying to play off his loss of time, Phinneas waits for the groups next move.

Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:17 am

Perception: 1d100: [23] = 23 /59%
JIC: 1d20: [1] = 1 / 1d100: [60] = 60

Minerva recoils when Eight detonates, shattering her force field. When the smoke clears, she finds herself poised to strike at...nothing. ¿
Disappeared without a trace
? She looks around for somewhere he could have teleported to, even calling forth her ability to See the Invisible (-4 ISP) before calling it. "He is not invisible. Unless he teleported away, I believe he is truly exploded."

When the group is ready, Minerva heads with them toward the shipyards.

Post by **Underguard** » Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:45 pm

Current Conditions wrote:Mission Time: 06h:10m[/color]
Environmental Conditions: Outside Temp; -15*C (5*F), dry cold. Random gusts between 10-20mph)
Ley Line/Nexus Presence: No Nexus or LL activity at all, but ambient energy feels like a LL Storm came through recently

[Where starships go to die]

Amber finds what appears to be liquid metal in the crater where Eight was held, but it is only drops of metal alloy, not nearly as much as she would expect. She is able to poke it with something and the metal alloy reacts like a small sticky liquid appears highly viscous. Reka approaches the crater and looks to Amber, shaking his head. Now in the final calm, Amber and Minerva both notice a small speaker on Reka Ola's jumpsuit as he speaks again, his voice seeming to resonate from that. "The eighth iteration was constructed out of a programmable metal found on an alien planet -- the destruction protocol involves immediate cooling of the internal core followed by a burst of heat, prompting the explosion, and it was not designed as a weapon but as a means to prevent it from being entirely recovered. I have not seen the results, but I have never seen the metal alloy separated from the main unit; I think it is dead." Reka explains, notably not hiding any Naruni State-Secrets about the android. "It has no means of teleportation, but could, in theory, completely liquify. If that is what happened, and it is truly not destroyed, then it is still very close and remains undetectable." Reka warns, encouraging the group to move.

The next few minutes go by agonizingly painful for some, while shockingly fast for others as Amber gives the order to move out. Praxis takes the six while Amber and Minerva take point, Susan Phinneas and Reka Ola in the middle [Unless I'm told otherwise, this is what we're going with.]. The shipyards aren't that far, and quickly come into view (A Land Nav check notices that the atmosphere of the planet creates a haze preventing accurate visual observation 5 miles and further / Sensor Equipment also notice this when the shipyards come into view.).

The shipyards are an impressive sight to the earth-bound mortals; even Praxis has never seen something quite like this. It stretches across half the horizon, various ships of all shapes and sizes on or already in pieces on the ground below. Anyone with a passing perception notice large, towering , easily near 100ft tall, moving within the Shipyard [2 are visible]. Reka leans to Phinneas or Susan, "We can avoid the Monoliths, they are slow and not looking for us. Each one can deploy a squadron of drones, though. Just avoid attracting their attention and we'll be fine." Reka explains. Anyone who has watched the sensors, Praxis in the rear, still have no signs of Eight. Reka kneels to the ground and takes out the hilt of his sword and uses it to etch into the compressed soil, making a rough . "We are here. This whole area is the shipyard. I stashed the device on a ship in this area; I'll be able to find it." Reka explains.

What are you doing?
GM Note:

Amber Dach · Post by **Amber Dach** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:14 pm

Perception: 69% = 1d100: [34] = 34 (+5% on Perception Rolls regarding vampires and the undead)
JiC: 1d20: [7] = 7 | 1d100: [26] = 26

Skills Rolls

Constant/Active Conditions

Underguard wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:45 pm [Where starships go to die]

Amber finds what appears to be liquid metal in the crater where Eight was held, but it is only drops of metal alloy, not nearly as much as she would expect. She is able to poke it with something and the metal alloy reacts like a small sticky liquid appears highly viscous. Reka approaches the crater and looks to Amber, shaking his head. Now in the final calm, Amber and Minerva both notice a small speaker on Reka Ola's jumpsuit as he speaks again, his voice seeming to resonate from that. "The eighth iteration was constructed out of a programmable metal found on an alien planet -- the destruction protocol involves immediate cooling of the internal core followed by a burst of heat, prompting the explosion, and it was not designed as a weapon but as a means to prevent it from being entirely recovered. I have not seen the results, but I have never seen the metal alloy separated from the main unit; I think it is dead." Reka explains, notably not hiding any Naruni State-Secrets about the android. "It has no means of teleportation, but could, in theory, completely liquify. If that is what happened, and it is truly not destroyed, then it is still very close and remains undetectable." Reka warns, encouraging the group to move.

Amber is torn between the evidence and information Reka gives them. I don’t what to believe right now. Is Eight actually really gone? I would have been nice to have an actual 'bot corpse to see. No sense worrying about it I guess. She shrugs as she prepares to go towards the shipyard. I’ll have to trust my Danger Sense to give me an advanced warning if Eight didn’t self destruct. She reaches out with her Psychic Senses whenever she gets the chance as they move towards the shipyard.

She speaks to the GIRLS. “Well, I still have a gut feeling that Eight is still out there lurking somewhere, but let’s get this done and off this rock. Keep on your toes, GIRLS.”

She looks to Reka. “So where are we heading exactly?” She says as she checks her rifle. Once they are ready to proceed into the shipyard, Amber engages the camouflage system to blend into the predominate colours on her Tech-Warrior and tries to keep as stealthy as possible.

Phinneas_Graves · Post by **Phinneas_Graves** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:29 am

Perception: 45% | 1d100: [100] = 100
JIC: 1d20: [15] = 15 | 1d100: [96] = 96

Land Navigation 58% | 1d100: [79] = 79
Detect Ambush 55% | 1d100: [83] = 83

Active:
(Phy) Nightvision (4)
-10 minutes per level of exp.
-Can also be used for polarized sight, reducing glare like polarized sunglasses.

Constant Conditions:

Boom Boom, what the hell is happening? How did we get here?

Where, Phin? We've been here the whole time. You should really ask Susan to check you out when we get back. I think that explosion really rattled you.

Admiring the crater Eight's supposed destruction left, Phinneas stands behind Amber as she toys with the leftover goop. After hearing Reka explain what Eight was made of and the "possibility" of it's demise, he says to Amber "I wouldn't play with that too long. We've both seen what kind of unexpected tricks that bot had up it's sleeve. This is most likely another."

Falling in line with the rest, Phinneas stays on guard for the possibility of an ambush by Eight as they head toward the shipyard. When they get to the yard, he is in amazement of the ships and the behemoths, "¡Dios mio!". As Reka draws his crude map of the yard, Phinneas trues to remember as best he can what he sees and gets ready to head into the end.

Susan Lee · Post by **Susan Lee** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:04 pm

Perception: 1d100: [89] = 89 / 41%
JIC: 1d20: [7] = 7 / 1d100: [53] = 53

CONDITIONS: See Invisible, FF active 110 / 110. On Boing-Go. One drone at 75 / 75 FF. Other drone at 0 / 75 FF cannot reactivate for 12 hours).

Susan listens to Reka's explanation of what, exactly, Eight was. "What a fascinating idea. Although I'm still unclear as to how liquid metal can counteract magic or psionics. That seems unlikely."

Susan shrugs. She waits until people are distracted with getting ready to move out, then pulls out one of her carry test tubes and takes a sample of the liquid metal in the crater.

Imagine what kind of bionics we can create with this! I'll be famous! What a waste to use it for a robot.

Susan is shocked at the scale and contents of the shipyards. The technological powers of Earth would do anything just to examine the junk left by the Naruni here...

When Reka says he can find the device, Susan cocks her head and says, "Do you not remember where you put it? Let's make all haste to get it and get off of this extremely valuable and extremely dangerous planet. Lead on."

Prowl: 1d100: [70] = 70 / 50%

Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:23 pm

Perception: 1d100: [89] = 89 /59%
JIC: 1d20: [5] = 5 / 1d100: [2] = 2

"These ships are...massive! Imagine la posibilidad if we could bring one home! Dios mio indeed!" she says to Phinneas. Once she finishes fan girling over the mechanical marvels that are the ships and giant robots, she gets her head back in the game.

She turns back to Reka and asks "What capabilities do these drones have?" Waiting for Reka to lead the way, she runs the local machinery through her IFF/Targeting Computer to see if anything is recognizable.

If the team starts moving, she does her best to move quietly. (Prowl: 1d100: [11] = 11 /41% - PASS)

Post by **Underguard** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:20 pm

Current Conditions wrote:Mission Time: 06h:15m
Environmental Conditions: Outside Temp; -15*C (5*F), dry cold. Random gusts between 10-20mph)
Ley Line/Nexus Presence: No Nexus or LL activity at all, but ambient energy feels like a LL Storm came through recently

[Simon Says]

"Come." Reka says and agrees to lead the group, so long as someone takes point with him and offers extra insight to those who listen. "The programmable metal allowed for the inclusion of a great many abilities -- though no prototype is identical. Eight's ability to counter magic must stem from a former magic user on your team -- it was an infiltration unit, after so long, it could in theory be resistant to nearly all forms of attack. Though it thankfully never realized this eventuality." Reka explains. Amber has the immediate recollection of Selendaria which is likely what Reka is referencing. "The drones themselves are nothing more than stripped down Repo-Bots; base models in the pylons have no flying capabilities. Security models can fly and the monoliths deploy security models when needed." Reka explains to Minerva.

Reka leads the group to the outskirts of the shipyards and turns to the GIRLS. "No more talking unless needed; The Monoliths run sensor sweeps; the radiation will hide our lifesigns but not our own presence." Reka warns and then points to another ship. Amber is the only one who can see the ship Reka is pointing too, but she can tell it appears to be one of the few that is fully or mostly intact. "That ship is our destination. If we get separated, make your way there." Reka finishes and nods in a "let's go" fashion.

The shipyards are far dirtier and more congested than the Connex yards were, which loose debris literally everywhere as both Amber and Susan discover. Susan accidentally trips while Amber causes a larger piece of debris to fall to the ground in a thudded bang. Amber is able to track their progress and her weapon, looking at the shipyard, she is astounded. Ships of varying design liter the horizon; the ship that Reka pointed too is a completely unmarked, sleek black ship that gives Amber a bad feeling.

What are you doing?
GM Note: You are now in the zone; I require a Prowl and Detect Ambush to successfully navigate the area with Reka leading.

Phinneas_Graves · Post by **Phinneas_Graves** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:30 am

Perception: 45% | 1d100: [28] = 28
JIC: 1d20: [11] = 11 | 1d100: [6] = 6

Land Navigation 58% | 1d100: [99] = 99
Detect Ambush 55% | 1d100: [76] = 76
Prowl 60% | 1d100: [22] = 22

Active:
(Phy) Nightvision (4)
-10 minutes per level of exp.
-Can also be used for polarized sight, reducing glare like polarized sunglasses.

Constant Conditions:

As they enter the shipyard, Phinneas is overwhelmed at the sights. He almost lets out a gasp at the magnitude of his surroundings, but is cut off.

Phin, sshhhhhh, remember. We can't let these things know we are here.

That's why you're my best buddy Boom Boom.

He does his best to be mindful of his surroundings and not disturb anything that could cause attention. As Reka leads the group, Phinneas tries to keep the destination in his sights. Just in case.

Amber Dach · Post by **Amber Dach** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:05 pm

Perception: 69% = 1d100: [67] = 67 (+5% on Perception Rolls regarding vampires and the undead)
JiC: 1d20: [4] = 4 | 1d100: [94] = 94

Skills Rolls

Constant/Active Conditions

Underguard wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:20 pm "Come." Reka says and agrees to lead the group, so long as someone takes point with him and offers extra insight to those who listen. "The programmable metal allowed for the inclusion of a great many abilities -- though no prototype is identical. Eight's ability to counter magic must stem from a former magic user on your team -- it was an infiltration unit, after so long, it could in theory be resistant to nearly all forms of attack. Though it thankfully never realized this eventuality." Reka explains. Amber has the immediate recollection of Selendaria which is likely what Reka is referencing. "The drones themselves are nothing more than stripped down Repo-Bots; base models in the pylons have no flying capabilities. Security models can fly and the monoliths deploy security models when needed." Reka explains to Minerva.

Amber nods as she recollects the brief stint that Selendaria spent with the GIRLS. “Selendaria was with us for about 10 minutes and Eight learned to counter all magic that quickly? I really hope Eight is truly gone if that is the case.” Thankfully I haven’t let anyone in on my Cyber-Knight training as a precaution to counter Eight. Once we are off this rock and back home, I’ll let them in on it, but until then, I’ll keep it to myself.

Underguard wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:20 pm Reka leads the group to the outskirts of the shipyards and turns to the GIRLS. "No more talking unless needed; The Monoliths run sensor sweeps; the radiation will hide our lifesigns but not our own presence." Reka warns and then points to another ship. Amber is the only one who can see the ship Reka is pointing too, but she can tell it appears to be one of the few that is fully or mostly intact. "That ship is our destination. If we get separated, make your way there." Reka finishes and nods in a "let's go" fashion.

Amber makes sure that everyone knows the ship that they are heading to before they start to move again. "Keep your eyes open and try and be quiet. I'd rather not have to run through another swarm of those flying drones."

Underguard wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:20 pm The shipyards are far dirtier and more congested than the Connex yards were, which loose debris literally everywhere as both Amber and Susan discover. Susan accidentally trips while Amber causes a larger piece of debris to fall to the ground in a thudded bang. Amber is able to track their progress and her weapon, looking at the shipyard, she is astounded. Ships of varying design liter the horizon; the ship that Reka pointed too is a completely unmarked, sleek black ship that gives Amber a bad feeling.

Amber silently scolds herself after knocking over the debris. Dammit! Watch what you are doing! As they get closer to the black ship, she feels the hairs on the back of her neck start to stand up. I’ve got a bad feeling about this place. She reaches out with her telepathy to each of the GIRLS in turn and says to them. “I’m getting a really bad vibe from the black ship we are approaching. Be ready for anything!” She keeps scanning her surroundings with both her physical and psychic senses for threats as they get closer to the black ship.

Praxis Vek · Post by **Praxis Vek** » Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:42 am

Perception 24%: d100: [93] = 93
JIC: d100: [72] = 72 , d20: [13] = 13
Status: MDC: Base - 71/71 (Regen 2d6 MDC/min.) | Transformed - 381/421 (Regen 1d4*10 MDC/min.) | Power Armor: Head - 100/130 | Main - 305/400 | Legs - 150/150 | Arms - 100/100 Left EBA Destroyed- ISP: 38/38

Praxis has been distracted in contemplation. Although the destruction of Eight, if it was indeed his destruction, was a relief. But something wasn't adding up. "This Uteni served the Naruni, created this thing and now he wants to destroy it to keep it out of their hands. Reka is smart he knew the potential when he built it, if he was indeed a being of conscience he would of feigned failure. Now I am supposed to believe this guy is just gonna walk into this ship and destroy it. I don't buy it. He is either planning to turn it on his former masters or take it for himself and sell it to the highest bidder. Fuck this guy, not on my watch. He begins hyperfocusing on Reka's every move.

Amber Dach wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:05 pm Amber makes sure that everyone knows the ship that they are heading to before they start to move again. "Keep your eyes open and try and be quiet. I'd rather not have to run through another swarm of those flying drones."

Praxis finally breaks his contemplative silence and says, "Yes ma'am." Prowl 35%: d100: [21] = 21

After he hears Amber's voice in his head, unable to respond in kind, looks her in the eye and nods in affirmation. He tightens his grip on his pulse rifle and prepare for "anything."

Susan Lee · Post by **Susan Lee** » Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:59 pm

Perception: 1d100: [5] = 5 / 41%
JIC: 1d20: [18] = 18 / 1d100: [91] = 91

CONDITIONS: See Invisible, FF active 110 / 110. On Boing-Go. One drone at 75 / 75 FF. Other drone at 0 / 75 FF cannot reactivate for 12 hours).

Susan feels bad about tripping, until Amber knocks over the debris, causing her to smirk quietly to herself. I'm stealthy like a cat! I wonder why Amber keeps saying that everything makes her scared.

"Yes, Commander, I will do my best to be quiet. Also I will run some basic scans, but I doubt it will turn anything up."

She looks over the heat readouts and radar on her HUD, then checks for any radio signals coming out of the ship.

Prowl: 1d100: [87] = 87 / 50%

Post by **Underguard** » Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:38 pm

Current Conditions wrote:Mission Time: 06h:25m
Environmental Conditions: Outside Temp; -15*C (5*F), dry cold. Random gusts between 10-20mph)
Ley Line/Nexus Presence: No Nexus or LL activity at all, but ambient energy feels like a LL Storm came through recently

Reka begins leading the group through the starship graveyard. Each different area is almost as large as the container's area by themselves. A lot of open ground to allow the Monoliths access. Susan, Amber and Phinneas all note that it looks like there is two Monoliths per four ships, and there are at least a dozen ships in this yard. More if the group looks in between at disassembled remnants of ships no longer on stilts, little more than husks in so many pieces whatever ship they were is long lost. Fortunately, unlike the first site and thanks to the Monoliths, there is the consistent sound of screeching metal in various directions which does make staying under the preverbal radar more doable at first.

Upon moving further inside, Susan notices one ship appears to be fully intact. It is a long, sleek black ship that is on stilts but appears to have absolutely no deconstruction done to it. Reka's target location is the ship next to that one. It isn't hard to avoid the Monoliths via line of sight, however the number of debris makes moving quietly relatively impossible for the GIRLS. Susan trips over a piece of debris while looking at the intact ship which causes a domino of debris resulting in a loud clunk. Amber is able to see the direction of the domino's and intercept them before a larger clash and Reka turns to everyone and nods his head, telling everyone to move on.

Everyone hears the loud screech from the Monolith as they approach their target location. The nearest Monolith appears to be working on the ship before their target ship (Grid of 4 ships). There is another Monolith on the far side of the grid, well over 1,000 meters away. Everyone sees a large piece of debris, the size of a small building, ripped off and thrown to the ground beneath the stilts; an engine pod or thruster, from the looks of it. Everyone can feel the impact as another screech is heard and another piece comes raining down.

Reka turns and looks at the GIRLS, then points to the ship. He makes two hand movements; one pointing in a line directly to the ship, another tracing around the long way. Amber can determine Reka is asking if the GIRLS want to move straight through the falling debris, or circle around. Susan, Amber and Phinneas can all see the second Monolith moving in the distance, hard to tell if the other side will be clearer and will add half an hour. From the GIRLS current position, the nearest entry point to their target ship is about 800m through the falling debris, past Monolith 1.

What are you doing?
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Amber Dach · Post by **Amber Dach** » Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:58 pm

Perception: 69% = 1d100: [54] = 54 (+5% on Perception Rolls regarding vampires and the undead)
JiC: 1d20: [13] = 13 | 1d100: [58] = 58

Skills Rolls

Constant/Active Conditions

Amber stares at the Monolith tearing apart the ship in front of her and watches the debris crash to the ground as it pulls the engines. She then turns her gaze onto the battered GIRLS in front of her. Which is the best route to take? She ponders for a moment and weighs the pros and cons of each route. The faster we are through, the better I think. But I'll ask everyone their opinion first.

She motions to the GIRLS with her hands to get their attention. She reactivates her telepathy and again reaches out with her mind to each of the GIRLs and Reka in turn. Which way do you want to go? Straight through? Or around? She motions with her hand to emphasis the choices. I vote for straight through.

Once she tallies the votes and they decide on a route, she will once again take the lead and proceed as quietly as possible towards their destination, keeping her senses extended to warn her of any incoming danger.

Phinneas_Graves · Post by **Phinneas_Graves** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 5:27 am

Perception: 45% | 1d100: [9] = 9
JIC: 1d20: [16] = 16 | 1d100: [30] = 30

Land Navigation 58% | 1d100: [69] = 69
Detect Ambush 55% | 1d100: [99] = 99
Prowl 60% | 1d100: [59] = 59
Sign Language 40% | 1d100: [29] = 29
Backflip 96% | 1d100: [44] = 44

Active:
(Phy) Nightvision (4)
-10 minutes per level of exp.
-Can also be used for polarized sight, reducing glare like polarized sunglasses.

Constant Conditions:

One Hell of a mess we've gotten ourselves into...

Phinneas continues to take in his environment. He is still somewhat confused as to where they are and how they came to be here. As he stands with the group watching the monoliths tear apart the ships, he hears Amber in his mind asking which direction to take. He puts his hand on his chest. What do you think Boom Boom? Long way around or just get right to it? After a few seconds, he hears I'm not really sure Phin. I'm just about as confused as you are right now. If we're going to get to it though, let's just get to it Phinneas nods his head slightly and pats his chest a couple times.

He turns to Amber and signs one handed Me and Boom Boom both agree that if we're gonna do this, then we should just get on it. No sense in sitting around too long or taking the long way. We both want to get back home, get out of this armor and soak for about 3 to 10 days. To punctuate his thoughts, he does a beautifully executed standing backflip that barely disturbs the ground as he lands.

Praxis Vek · Post by **Praxis Vek** » Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:34 pm

Perception 24%: [roll]d100[/roll]
JIC: [roll]d100[/roll], [roll]d20[/roll]
Status: MDC: Base - 71/71 (Regen 2d6 MDC/min.) | Transformed - 421/421 (Regen 1d4*10 MDC/min.) | Power Armor: Head - 130/130 | Main - 400/400 | Legs - 150/150 | Arms - 100/100 - ISP: 38/38

Amber Dach wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:58 pm Which way do you want to go? Straight through? Or around? She motions with her hand to emphasis the choices. I vote for straight through.

Phinneas_Graves wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2023 5:27 am Me and Boom Boom both agree that if we're gonna do this, then we should just get on it. No sense in sitting around too long or taking the long way. We both want to get back home, get out of this armor and soak for about 3 to 10 days.

I am with Amber and the Bomb. Let’s go straight through. We should be able to dodge the debris easy enough. He readies his rifle and leans it on his shoulder and begins walking towards the falling debris. He continues to watch Reka closely. Gods help you if this is a trap you Uteni bastard.

Post by **Underguard** » Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:33 pm

Current Conditions wrote:Mission Time: 06h:29m
Environmental Conditions: Internal Temp; 0*C (32*F), dry cold. Completely silent; not even the sounds of the Monolith are heard.)
Ley Line/Nexus Presence: No Nexus or LL activity at all, but ambient energy feels like a LL Storm came through recently

Once Amber opens a telepathic link with Reka, she hears a much smoother voice reply with a practiced telepathy; causing Amber to wonder why Reka hasn't tried using it before, or if he has. Straight through is fastest, follow my lead. Sooner we arrive at the device, sooner we will be able to escape and part ways. Praxis and Phinneas both confirm their agreement while Susan and Minerva watch on, relatively indecisive. Those two are the last to move as the group takes off.

The next couple of minutes is one of sheer chaos. Reka and Amber are at lead, Amber watching the route closing and sacrificing stealth. Thankfully the crashing of the debris makes stealth moot, though both Susan and Minerva are nearly crushed by debris. Phinneas spotting it with Amber's danger sense triggering, allowing the two to be knocked out of the way, Phinneas tackling the two in an impressive one-armed spear-like flip and rolling back onto his feet as the debris lands where they stood. Everyone, except Minvera, suddenly hears Reka's voice in their head. Do not linger, we need to move! He says, with Amber and Phinneas both looking forward and spotting the Uteni closer to the entry way.

It doesn't take much to get the GIRLS moving after that, and as far as anyone can tell, the Monolith was none the wiser of the small ants moving beneath its feet. Once everyone is inside the entryway, Reka hits a panel on the side that closes the door and everyone is suddenly subjected to complete darkness as their eyes have to adjust. When they do, they find themselves in a silent airlock that Reka has opened. This ship still structurally intact enough that it completely deafens the noise outside, and has a cold but stale temperature.

"This way to the nearest chute." Reka states in a normal talking tone, no longer telepathically communicating. If he's asked about telepathy, he will shrug off the question. "Most are very uncomfortable with telepathy, so I avoid it unless I need it." He points to a small incision on his neck that Susan can tell is a vocal emulator implant. "We need to go five levels up; this ship does have automated defenses that I avoided the first time with my phase field. We will have to disable them to get past them." Reka warns and begins to lead the way. Those who look find the ship to be even more alien in design than they expected.

What are you doing?
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Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:56 am

Perception: 1d100: [85] = 85 /59%
JIC: 1d20: [13] = 13 / 1d100: [22] = 22

Minerva quickly regrets her decision in agreeing to take the quick way through as she is almost crushed by falling debris. Thankfully, Phinneas shows incredible acrobatic acumen and saves her life with a flying tackle. "Thank you. I'll be more careful."

Inside, Minerva takes a look around the ship and it's completely foreign design. "This is a technological marvel. If only we could fly it back home." Reka mentions the automated defenses which causes Minerva to look around for any obvious turrets she can disable from a distance.

Phinneas_Graves · Post by **Phinneas_Graves** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:24 am

Perception: 45% | 1d100: [98] = 98
JIC: 1d20: [5] = 5 | 1d100: [85] = 85

Detect Ambush 55% | 1d100: [62] = 62
Prowl 60% | 1d100: [50] = 50

Active:
(Phy) Nightvision (4)
-10 minutes per level of exp.
-Can also be used for polarized sight, reducing glare like polarized sunglasses.

Constant Conditions:

Just when you think it can't get any more fun.....

Phinneas looks to Minerva and responds "De nada, Señorita".

Listening to Reka explain about the ships defenses, he asks "So what exactly are these defenses, and why are they still active? Seems strange that a ship in a scrap yard would still be functional and not stripped of valuables like ammo. Unless this ship ISN'T supposed to be scrapped".

As his eyes adjust to the darkness he keeps an eye out for anything that could be dangerous, especially Eight.

Amber Dach · Post by **Amber Dach** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:00 pm

Perception: 69% = 1d100: [39] = 39 (+5% on Perception Rolls regarding vampires and the undead)
JiC: 1d20: [3] = 3 | 1d100: [90] = 90

Skills Rolls

Constant/Active Conditions

Amber breathes a sigh of relief when they all make it through the debris field. That was too close. At least everyone made it through intact. She looks around to make sure everyone is accounted for as her eyes start adjusting to the darkness “Everyone okay?”

Next, she will speak to Reka. “So, Reka. Tell us what you know about this ship. I guess a good place to start would be the general layout and defences you know about. Also, I would like to know if this ship still has power and life support.”

As she adjusts to the low light, she will look around the airlock and tries to determine the origins of the ship they are on from what she can see.

Post by **Underguard** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:52 pm

Current Conditions wrote:Mission Time: 06h:37m
Environmental Conditions: Internal Temp; 0*C (32*F), dry cold. Completely silent; not even the sounds of the Monolith are heard.)
Ley Line/Nexus Presence: No Nexus or LL activity at all, but ambient energy feels like a LL Storm came through recently

Reka leads the GIRLS through the oddly shaped halls of the ship. None of the GIRLS can imagine that this ship is comfortable to live or operate in, yet the technology appears sleek and new. There are a lot of dark passageways that lead in various directions, though the only sounds within the ship are the GIRLS and Reka. Neither Minerva nor Phinneas spot anything out of note while they travel, though Phinneas does display an impressive degree of stealth; as if that explosion knocked a couple screws loose or tighten them, hard to say.

"Security shields that are fatal if you touch them. Automatic Phase Turrets protecting the Bridge; we don't need to go that way but we'll be passing it. I don't think there are anything else and I am confident we will be able to disable to shields." Reka explains. "I don't know the specifics of this vessel, it wasn't commissioned by my employer. I also ran a check, while it holds Naruni's most advanced technology it is not listed anywhere. Officially this ship doesn't exist." Reka states, holding up one long blue finger while leading the way. "I suspect this ship is fully operational. The Monoliths have also specifically avoided it, though it has not seen activity in the entire time I've been a renegade. My theory is this ship was illegally built." Reka states. "I used my Phase Field to briefly explore the Bridge, but it only has seating for one person and no visible windows. Possible sensory input station for the pilot." Reka continues. "But I didn't explore too much. I hid the item in the adjacent room beneath a panel." Reka explains.

He leads them up a ladder chute and down another series of disorienting hallways. It's like the walls twist on themselves, and Amber has never heard or seen such a ship design. It's as though it wasn't made for the daily walking of crew members; if anything the winding corridors of the long ship remind Amber of the tight passageways found in underground tombs. Amber also notes a distinct lack of external windows though she is the first to hear a vibrant hum.

"The first set of security fields." Reka says, rounding the corner and revealing a passageway blocked by five layered red energy fields. "There is a terminal on the other side, I could take one of you with my phase field and we see if we can shut it down?" Reka offers. "This is the only path forward." He openly verifies.

What are you doing?
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Phinneas_Graves · Post by **Phinneas_Graves** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:24 pm

Perception: 45% | 1d100: [50] = 50
JIC: 1d20: [2] = 2 | 1d100: [98] = 98

Detect Ambush 55% | 1d100: [65] = 65
Prowl 60% | 1d100: [24] = 24

Constant Conditions:

Phinneas listens intently to Reka explain about the ship. As he looks around in the darkness he continues to try and remain as alert as possible, Amber's vision still in the back of his head.

Maybe Eight really is gone Phin. Has Amber tried a new vision?

I'm not sure Boom Boom. Still can't be too careful I suppose.

Just don't let it make you paranoid. We're almost at the end and we don't want to make any more mistakes.

You got it little buddy.

Phinneas gives a small chest bump and continues on with the group. When they come to the force fields and Reka offers to take one other, Phinneas replies "Unless someone else wants to go, I'll do it"

There's no place like home, there's no place like home.....

Amber Dach · Post by **Amber Dach** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:53 pm

Perception: 69% = 1d100: [8] = 8 (+5% on Perception Rolls regarding vampires and the undead)
JiC: 1d20: [9] = 9 | 1d100: [24] = 24

Skills Rolls

Constant/Active Conditions

Underguard wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:52 pm He leads them up a ladder chute and down another series of disorienting hallways. It's like the walls twist on themselves, and Amber has never heard or seen such a ship design. It's as though it wasn't made for the daily walking of crew members; if anything the winding corridors of the long ship remind Amber of the tight passageways found in underground tombs. Amber also notes a distinct lack of external windows though she is the first to hear a vibrant hum.

"The first set of security fields." Reka says, rounding the corner and revealing a passageway blocked by five layered red energy fields. "There is a terminal on the other side, I could take one of you with my phase field and we see if we can shut it down?" Reka offers. "This is the only path forward." He openly verifies.

Amber nods along as Reka goes over what they know about the ship and its design. This has to be some Naruni’s private off book ship. The Gods only know what its purpose is. It kind of gives me the willies though. She thinks, as a small shiver runs up her spine.

Phinneas_Graves wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:24 pm Phinneas gives a small chest bump and continues on with the group. When they come to the force fields and Reka offers to take one other, Phinneas replies "Unless someone else wants to go, I'll do it"

Amber will nod. “I appreciate the offer, Phinneas. But I’ll go. Unless this Phase field won’t work on me for some reason. I’ve never come across this tech before so I honestly don’t know if this device will work on my people."

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