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Oron is awoken from his nap, sleeping soundly for the few hours a day it is permitted in the IA camp outside the ruins of Northfields. "Patrol op" the squad leader says as he enters the tent and wakes the five man group inside up. "We're up, short one today, just patrolling one of the outer neighborhoods for any signs of terminals, and handling it if we do. Should be a pretty quick and easy one, scout drones haven't seen too much moving out there and we gassed the place pretty good, but you never know" He is jolly this morning, and has probably won a good deal of credits at cards last night, when he loses he normally is in a much fouler mood than this. "Five minutes, boots and full day kit"
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Panic Hippo 8/1/2022 9:35 AM
Oron sits up groggily and rubs the sleep from his eyes. Patrol op... great another boring day of walking in circles. He tries his best to hide his disappointment as he stands at attention. "Yes sir" he responds to his squad leader before quickly making his bunk and and getting his gear on. He takes a moment to check his equipment and exits his tent.
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(i added the knife to the top of your weapons there, its a typo from 1E but its a small primitive weapon)
10:26 AM
Everything looks to be in place, you've gotten into the habit of falling asleep with everything ready to go in the moment it's needed. Today, it is in fact needed. Everyone else is getting their gear on, the medic and heavy weapon specialist needing an extra minute or two to get moving due to the more complicated nature of their kit, but they are able to keep in line with the rest of you once the patrol steps off. Their medical supplies and heavy rates of fire respectively are going to be appreciated if the patrol does run into danger out there somewhere. Outside, the morning sun is getting higher and higher in the sky, and you can hear the sounds of the first of the birds moving into the region once again as the gas has been slowly falling to survivable levels.
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(i added the knife to the top of your weapons there, its a typo from 1E but its a small primitive weapon)
Panic Hippo 8/1/2022 10:28 AM
(Thanks! i was wondering about that 😆 )
10:32 AM
Oron wipes the sweat already dripping from his brow. His pack is heavy but he feels for the heavy weapons specialist with their massive pack strapped to their back. He looks around for the squad leader, ready to get the patrol started.
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Lead is stretching and with a nod snaps his combat armor chest piece into place. "Alright everyone, fall in, lets get this done. We've got a morning ahead of us and I'd like to get back to lose all the money I made at cards last night. Keep your spacing, and remember to look at everything, if you see movement call it out "
11:00 AM
"We should be the only patrol assigned to this area, so we don't need to worry about friendlies and we have artillery support on call but lets hope we don't need to use it"
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Panic Hippo 8/1/2022 11:09 AM
Oron gives his squad leader an affirmative and takes his place in the formation. "Hey any idea what we were gassing the place for? Was it cautionary or did someone report something"
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"Termies survived in the subway tunnels, not many of them, but if we don't keep an eye on things we're going to have packs in the ruins again. The entire place is scheduled to be bulldozed soon, but we've got to make it safe for the construction workers. They're not going to be able to defend ourselves the way we can"
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Panic Hippo 8/1/2022 1:58 PM
“Got it. Anything else I should know before we roll out?”
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He has nothing new to fill you in on, his information limited as it is, filtered down from several layers of command before being passed out to you.
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Panic Hippo 8/1/2022 2:21 PM
Oron takes his position then and begins the patrol
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(notice/wis)
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Panic Hippo 8/1/2022 7:05 PM
(I forgot to add the -1 from notice so my roll is a 6)
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You begin moving through the outer neighborhood once you turned right past the ruins of the gate. In this outer neighborhood you see the wreckage of a car park, and a convenience store, and see a faint shadow creeping away from a window.
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 9:42 AM
Oron stops and shouts out the the squad. “Eyes up. Movement in the window!” Oron raises his weapon in the direction of the movement to cover the team while they sight the window he called out
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"Oron" the squad leader gestures to you, and to one of the other riflemen, "fan forward with your fellow here and take a look, we'll cover you from here"
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 9:59 AM
Oron nods and takes the lead moving forward towards the movement
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You can see a shadow within the broken glass of the building, but the dirty and cracked glass as it too warped to make out many of the details.
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 10:24 AM
Oron looks for an entry point to the building and tries to sneak inside
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It looks like you have two choices, trying the front door, or climbing a rubble pile around the back to descend through a hole in the roof.
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 10:30 AM
Oron would go through the hole in the roof
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You peer down into the ruins of the store from above, the roof shifting underfoot somewhat as it takes your weight, and that of your squad mate. It looks like there is nothing inside, but you cannot make out much from up here without dropping in.
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 10:51 AM
Oron kneels down, grabs the ledge and lowers himself down gently, trying to reduce the amount of sound he makes
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(sneak/dex)
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 11:12 AM
(11)
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You do not trigger anything when you jump down inside the room, and see a terminal looking out the window, a row of dinosaur like spines growing out of his once human back. He has no idea you're here.
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 12:16 PM
(are there any rules of engagement with a terminal that Oron would be compelled to follow?)
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(no, they're to be exterminated)
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 1:39 PM
Oron gestures to his team mate that the target has been spotted. He raises his weapon and fires
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(sounds good, do you need help with combat?)
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 2:14 PM
(maybe. isnt it D20+attack mod (zero in this case) + shoot + enemy AC to beat 20? I might be confusing this with Godbound which is another Crawford OSR game)
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 2:27 PM
(just looked it up. Its d20+attack bonus+skill+attribute to beat the AC. i was thinking of the wrong game 😅 . So for me as a warrior with a 2 to shoot and a 2 in dex it would be d20+2+2+1 since warriors get the +1 attack bonus at level one right?)
2:31 PM
(that was uhh a nat 1 on my first roll lol!)
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(math is right, but yeah with a 1 we don't get it) The shot is wide, adrenaline pumping and throwing off your aim. There is a burned patch on the ground where your shot has missed, and your companion spends a moment leveling his own weapon to try to fight as well.
2:40 PM
!roll d20+3
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/2/2022 2:40 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [5] Result: 8
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Though he also misses. The termie rounds on the both of you, howling a challenge as it rushes your companion, tackling him to the ground, though you've got enough room to still raise your weapon.
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 2:52 PM
Oron takes a step back and levels his rifle again, aiming for a clear shot that wont hit his teammate.
2:53 PM
(17 that time)
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 3:12 PM
(if the last attack hits it deals 14 damage)
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The terminal falls, brain and neck blasted apart and the wall is now featuring a gloppy new paint job as its body goes weak and falls to the ground, pumping out the last of its life. You can hear the radio crackling, the squad leader asking for a report.
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Panic Hippo 8/2/2022 5:09 PM
Oron reaches a hand down to help his teammate up before responding to the squad leader. "ran into a termie. Going to finish sweeping the building. Need someone to check out my buddy here. Termie knocked them down."
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It looks like he is alright, your shot got the beast off him before the injury could get worse than a few bumps and scratches from being bowled to the ground.
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Panic Hippo 8/3/2022 2:38 PM
Oron ranches down to help him up. “Come on. We have a building to sweep”
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The convenience store is a ruined bombshell of a building. The termie was alone in here, but you can see the front door is open so this one must have just scurried inside upon hearing the patrol approach.
2:59 PM
For it to be here on foot, there must be more of them nearby.
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Panic Hippo 8/3/2022 3:54 PM
Oron returns to his squad leader and reports back "looks like there may be more of them. Wont be as easy of a day as we thought"
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"The easy day is always yesterday" the squad leader says as you return to formation. "That one was here on foot, so the place it used to get to the surface can't be far. We should find it and figure out the kind of numbers we're dealing with. The next ones we find might even be armed"
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Panic Hippo 8/3/2022 11:43 PM
“Understood. What are you orders for me?” (Sorry I was a bit quiet today. Work kicked my ass)
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He takes a deep breath and is about to speak to you when there is a crack of a gunshot from a nearby roof, and blood begins to sheet down the front of the squad leader's armor. He collapses to his knees, gasping for air.
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Panic Hippo 8/4/2022 11:57 AM
"Medic!" Oron shouts as he grabs the squad leader and drags him to the relative safety of the building Oron just cleared.
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(Exert/str)
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Panic Hippo 8/4/2022 1:23 PM
(that is a 5)
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Another shot punches into the wounded squad leader as you struggle to move his dead weight further encumbered by the combat armor, and you hear the rattle of breath escaping from the man as he dies. You can hear the sounds of the automatic rifleman firing at the roof it came from, but the shooter is probably still inside.
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Panic Hippo 8/4/2022 1:46 PM
"Damn it! you two" oron points to the medic and the heavy weapons specialist. "cover us. Come one, lets root the bastard out" **Oron gestures to his partner who cleared the the convivence store with him to follow. (question on reloading. Oron would want to load a fresh magazine while running for the building. does that mean he drops the 24 bullets in his current one or would he be able to hold on to that?)
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(A few things to consider,
  • Is your extra ammo bundled?
  • Is is stowed? )
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Panic Hippo 8/4/2022 3:07 PM
(Its in magazine and i think its in my bag)
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(I'll PM you so we don't clog this)
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Panic Hippo 8/4/2022 3:20 PM
Oron readies his weapon and leads the charge into the building
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(who is coming with you? I think the auto rifleman and medic will probably stay out here pouring fire on the top of the building)
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Panic Hippo 8/4/2022 8:12 PM
(There was a medic and a heavy weapons specialist then the dude that went into the building with me to clear it. The dude who came with me to clear it was who I was thinking would come but I’m down for whatever 😃) (edited)
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(Lets do that then)
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Panic Hippo 8/5/2022 8:24 AM
(Sounds like a plan)
8:25 AM
Oron gestures to the teammate who cleared the continence store with him “let’s get that bastard!” Before leading the charge into the building
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The two of you rush the building hoping to cut off the shooter and your charge brings you into the defaced and trash filled lobby. The elevator does not work anymore and the car looks to have crashed and fallen into the basement of the building leaving an empty shaft here. The stairs look to be stable enough though likewise dust and trash covered, and you can hear commotion a few floors above.
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Panic Hippo 8/5/2022 8:28 AM
Oron sweeps the room and peers down the hole into the basement. Hoping to prevent any termies from surprising them from behind when they ascend the stairs
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The stairs look to stop here on the ground floor, the only fatal funnel for the moment is the one coming from above. More animal bleats from the terminals upstairs show one is more than likely at the first level
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Panic Hippo 8/5/2022 1:52 PM
Oron moves quietly, weapon drawn, trying to sneak up on the termies
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(Sneak/dex)
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Panic Hippo 8/6/2022 1:46 PM
(11)
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!roll 2d6
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/6/2022 7:28 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [3, 1] Result: 4
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You catch them surprised in the stairwell. There are two terminals here. One of them has claws and the other has a small hunting rifle. They are the meters from you
7:28 PM
10m from you
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Panic Hippo 8/6/2022 7:46 PM
Oron calls out to his partner “got ‘em!” And opens fire with his rifle in burst fire
7:49 PM
(I went ahead and rolled an attack if you need it. Result of 20)
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(A natural 20 Or after mods?)
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Panic Hippo 8/7/2022 11:30 AM
(After mods)
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(Okay. Just need the damage )
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Panic Hippo 8/7/2022 10:47 PM
(15 damage)
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The shot punches the terminal off its feet, and it falls back onto the stairs to begin sliding as it is now dead, and no longer has control over its body. It's partner raises their weapon, and fires off a shot
7:26 AM
!roll d20+3
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/8/2022 7:26 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [8] Result: 11
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There is a spray of plaster as the clumsy looking gun misses, taking a chunk from the wall and not from any of you.
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Panic Hippo 8/8/2022 9:59 AM
Oron flinches as the flying plaster pelts his face. He raises his gun again cursing under his breath. (Only rolled at 8 on this attack roll)
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your companion shakes off his own stupor and raises his weapon, firing several rounds upwards at the termie
11:19 AM
!roll d20+5
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/8/2022 11:19 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [6] Result: 11
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!roll d12+2
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/8/2022 11:19 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [5] Result: 7
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The termie is wounded, and he sets his rifle under the crook of his arm, and slam fires the lever action around the trigger
11:20 AM
!roll d20+3
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/8/2022 11:20 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [17] Result: 20
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!roll d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/8/2022 11:20 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [6] Result: 6
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Your companion is wounded as the poorly made black powder bullet knocks his shoulderpad away, and rips a large chunk from the meat underneath.
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Panic Hippo 8/8/2022 11:32 AM
“Get back!” Oron shouts at his teammate and prepares to fire again (18)
11:33 AM
(7 damage)
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The terminal falls, pitching forward over the railing to fall and break what few bones it still has on the cement floor below.
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Panic Hippo 8/8/2022 12:04 PM
Oron uses his compad to communicate with his team “we got injured. Took the damn shooter down. Gonna make sure the coast is clear” Oron makes sure is teammate is safe and then checks the rest of the building
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He is heavily wounded and will perish if he does not get medical attention soon.
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Panic Hippo 8/8/2022 12:27 PM
Before Oron goes to clear the building he checks his teammate and tries to stabalize him
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(Heal/int)
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Panic Hippo 8/8/2022 1:03 PM
(thats an 8)
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(do you have a med kit on you? If not, the check will not pass so we should try to get him to a medic if we're prioritizing his care over sweeping the building)
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Panic Hippo 8/8/2022 2:24 PM
(I do not.) Oron swears and tries to pick his teammate up to carry him to the medic in the other building
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The medic and auto rifleman meet you at the bottom of the stairs. They report suppressing another two termies on the roof, killing one. You must have run into the others. The medic also reports the squad leader did not survive, and they have decided since you have been direct and have led well so far that you are acting squad leader until the group returns.
7:43 AM
Reporting what you have seen to the on call artillery battery and getting the bodies of the fallen out seem to be the new priorities.
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 9:32 AM
Oron immediately takes to his role and begins organizing his team. He addresses the medic first. "Get 'em stabilized. Make sure he is ready to move. We cant hang out here much longer." "How about you get on the horn with command. Let them know the situation and then watch the entrances here." Oron gives instructions to the auto rifleman "I'm gonna see if i cant make my way to the roof and clear the last termie. We dont need 'em gettin' any ideas while we try gettin' outta here."
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(just so we know what te RTO is doing while youre heading to the roof, you can select an area from 50 to 300m first, then we roll a d100 and a d6, so we know how many minutes before the bombardment, and what percentage of the selected area is destroyed)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 10:10 AM
(Gotcha. Oron would leave the decision up to them. His focus is on making sure their escape is clear.)
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(right, but if you want to make the rolls you're welcome to)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 10:13 AM
(thats fair, lets do it!) D100 = 3 D6 = 1
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As you begin moving back into the building the radio operator calls that there is no time. The battery doesn't have a task ,and they're expecting rounds to be in the air in one minute. This building is going to be leveled by a precision strike.
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 11:29 AM
"Damn! OK team its time to MOVE! Get on your feet, lets go!" Oron helps to carry the former squad leaders body, making sure the team makes it out of the building before he does
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(3xp, 5000 credits)
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12:04 PM
You extract from the building, running at full tilt as the shell whistles overhead. There is a massive bloom of smoke and fire, as the building begins to collapse. You're thrown forward , skidding and tumbling across the dirt as the smoke cloud blows over you, and the dark forms of your squad mates vanish ahead of you, having a head start. After a moment, you pull yourself back up, meeting them at the gates of the city.
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 12:37 PM
(Whoo!!) Oron lays his team leader down carefully at the gate and will go to report back to the next person in the chain of command. (As this personal mission is coming to a close, what’s the next steps for Oron? Like how do I get him in a team for a job etc? Or do I hang tight for the call of duty 😆)
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(Jasper is about to come out there because he needs live terminals for something, I was going to get you into that mission next once we get your level up and any shopping sorted. After that we'll break you off into whatever you want. Strictly military characters dont work well in this game since you have no player agency if you're just waiting for orders)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 12:44 PM
(that sounds perfect. Oron will have some more depth than that. I think working with Jasper will be a good excuse for himself to move on to more important things than just taking orders)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 12:52 PM
(so HP rolling question. I roll a number of d6 equal to my level plus con mod. if the roll is lower than current HP then i keep my old HP and add plus one for leveling up, plus 2 for warrior class, and plus 2 for diehard right? also when i roll do i add the 2 from diehard and warrior too?)
12:54 PM
(nevermind i just read the book and it clarifies it for me. i do add the warrior and diehard bonus to my HP roll it looks like)
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(So at level 2 as a human, you'd roll whatever is in that formula box on your character sheet. If the result is less than your existing health you will get 3hp, 1 from leveling up, and then 2 more from warrior
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 12:57 PM
(gotcha. im assuming its also the +2 from diehard too. which would put me at 15 which is the same as my roll so it was a wash. Thanks for the help!)
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(correct)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 1:41 PM
(cool! ok i think im good to go on leveling up. I used skill points to buy a point in pilot, a point in lead, and move my 7 in int to an 8 to get rid of the negative. I also used my foci to increase gunslinger to 2 and spent some credits to buy ammo, 2 Lazarus patches, an atmofilter, and a backpack upgrade. any recommendations on anything else i should do?)
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(Lazarus patches and other TL4 pharms aren't availabe. When you say point in pilot, do you mean level? What level does this make those skills? )
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 3:05 PM
(Level 1 for lead and level 2 for pilot. And I’ll remove the Lazarus patches)
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(You cannot have a level at 2 until you are character level 3)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 3:24 PM
(OOh i didnt know that. then i messed something up at character creation because my shoot is level 2 too. I will fix both and probably just bank the points)
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(It shouldn't have been. It wasn't when I looked at your sheet)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 3:25 PM
(its very possible i screwed something up)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 3:34 PM
(i think i found the confusion. when you refer to level do you mean where it says level on the sheet? because i was refering to the fact that i had two points in shoot making it a level 1)
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 9:28 PM
Same with pilot too. I had pilot as a non combat skill at creation and added a point at level up (edited)
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(Yes. When I say level I mean the level you are in the skill. Now that character creation is done we don’t change anything else in that column.
10:48 PM
(Assigned skill points to a skill go in the skill points column. If you get a bonus skill from a focus yoh put a 1 in that column now that character creation is over thst gives you three skill points to use on a skill. To raise your level you must apply 1+ the desired new level of skill points to purchase it.
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2022 10:49 PM
(Gotcha. Then I didn’t mess up like like I think i did)
10:49 PM
So both shoot and pilot will be at level 1. Lead and stealth at level 0
10:51 PM
(I removed the Lazarus patches too. I should be completely leveled up and good to go)
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As you pull back to camp, you notice that there is a new lander here with AIMS iconography on the side. Passing soldiers who have already heard the rumor and seen the medivac ship come in whisper their condolences, and you have a message from the gun battery team leader wanting to meet for drinks at some point soon so you can swap war stories. He says he will pay. More importantly, the garrison commander is asking to see you, currently he is in his command building in the center of the armed camp.
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Panic Hippo 8/10/2022 9:17 AM
Oron makes his way to the command building and knocks before entering. “I hear y’all wanna see me sir”
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@Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko (did you want to jump in? )
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/10/2022 11:36 AM
Jasper sits around the pop up table speaking causally to the commander as Oron enters Jasper turns to him and smiles Jasper is a human male of 6’3, his height augmented by the suit of Storm armor he wears. His left arm is tinted blue and mostly transparent, showing his glowing veins and bones inside. In that hand he holds a golden staff that clearly the Inheritor Alliance symbol. He has medium silver tinsel-like hair that he keeps back in a small bun, His skin is pale and on his face you can still see his glowing veins. “Ah, Mr. Lyons, it’s good to see you, come in. My name is Dr. Jasper Artemis, but please, just call me Jasper. I have been told you have shown a lot of initiative, Initiative is good, it’s what keeps you alive out here.”
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Panic Hippo 8/10/2022 12:14 PM
"it aint just that keeping me alive. we got good people here on the ground that look after one another. If ya dont mind me gettin' down ta business, what can I do for ya?" Oron says this as he brushes the dust off of his long coat and makes his way to a chair close by. under his hat, his brown hair is plastered to his head with sweat and dirt.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/10/2022 1:05 PM
Jasper smiles with Orons reply “Not at all. I need your help in securing some live terminals for transport. I know you weren’t keen on the idea during the vote, but no one else here I believe has your initiative. it’s like what you said we need good people out here to look after one another, and I need you. Would you be willing to do this?“
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Panic Hippo 8/10/2022 1:20 PM
Oron rubs the stubble on his face as he thinks for a moment. “Yeah I reckon I can get some for ya. No hard feelins about the vote. It is what it is. I’m here ta support the Alliance anyway I can. So tell me more about the job. Where do ya need ‘em from and how soon? I could be boots on the ground in under an hour I suppose, if that works for ya.”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/10/2022 2:11 PM
“Perfect, We will have to scout for a small group, no special requirements, no time sensitivity, just you and I. I’m looking for a minimum of two Terminals, but the more we can recover the better. We will need to bring non lethal weapons such as Flop rifles or stun batons. I think we should head east first. Take the time you need to get ready. I’ll be ready to head out when you are. “
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Panic Hippo 8/10/2022 2:40 PM
(Are these items listed for Oron to purchase? He only has lethal weapons)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/10/2022 2:41 PM
(We can grab some up here at the base)
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Panic Hippo 8/10/2022 2:43 PM
(Gotcha!) Oron stands from his seat with a groan. “Well then. I’ll get myself loaded out and meet ya right away. Better ta get at ‘em while the gettin’s good. Chances are they’ll be riled up after today so might be easier to catch them off guard”
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Panic Hippo 8/10/2022 2:57 PM
(Follow up question. What kind of ammo should I note and how much?
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/10/2022 3:04 PM
(Type A cells, but it’s up to Neko how much we can grab, but the rifle has a magazine of six shots per cell) (Flop Rifle is located in new equipment section in the Unified Rules Document: https://discord.com/channels/345912178072879106/531941438523441152/864688496215982101) (edited)
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Panic Hippo 8/10/2022 3:22 PM
(Thanks)
3:22 PM
Oron makes his way out after dismissing himself to get loaded up and ready to go (edited)
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(4 cells is the standard loadout. If you need to be healed we can work that out before we go too. its witihn the same day as your mission so we'd still be hurt if we did get hit)
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Panic Hippo 8/11/2022 9:51 AM
(Oron didnt get hit. and im sure 4 cells would be fine. Once Oron gets the flop rifle he is good to go)
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The flop rifle arrives a short while later with the four cells it comes with. The case is silver and pelican in nature with foam cut inside to keep everything in place. This is an example of a pre-scream relic brought back into service thanks to ingenuity of the Alliance.
10:08 AM
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Panic Hippo 8/11/2022 10:13 AM
Oron checks the rifle, and checks the sights before stowing his combat rifle and heading to meet Jasper
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(The only thing flop rifles have as far as a condition is anything in hardshell armor or i guess in the case of terminals thick plating, it will not be able to stun them. It also just stuns the body, so any psychic powers or thought activated cyberware can still be used)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/11/2022 10:54 AM
As you meet back up with jasper you can see his flop rife slug around his shoulder, and a stun baton strapped to his belt. “I’ll probably use this baton more often then the rifle, I’m a little better at hand to hand combat. Alright, looks like we’re all ready let’s head out”
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Panic Hippo 8/11/2022 11:12 AM
"After you doc." Oron takes position along Jasper, keeping his weapon at the ready. "So what do ya plan on doing with these termies exactly?"
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/11/2022 12:57 PM
“Oh, I, uh.. well, I intend on bringing them back to my facility, killing them humanely, and then striping their souls from their bodies and transferring them into the Soularium. “ Jasper holds up his mutated arm and looks over it. “These Mutations that the breaches cause plagues our world, our people. It effects everyone in different ways. Every case has been unique. It wasn’t even a year ago that we thought non terminal cases were possible, we would kill people like me, or throw them to the wilds as we thought it was only a matter of time until they were lost to the mutations. We now know that some mutations can be minor enough to be stable. “ “I was lucky to make it out with minor mutations, let alone lucky to be alive. These Termies though, they’re not lucky. Not lucky enough to have received minor changes, not lucky enough to die from the exposure. Even worse these Termies have moments where their original minds wake up, the lights click on but they find themselves in a glass box, a stranger in a body they once called their own. Then mere moments later they are suppressed completely by the wild and chaotic instincts the mutations brought on. I know this has been long winded but I’d like to offer them a choice again. Something they haven’t been able to do for a long time I can offer them New life, another chance or they can move on. But I want that to be their choice. “ (edited)
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Panic Hippo 8/11/2022 1:07 PM
Oron contemplates the doctors answer quietly. “It’s fine. I’m not usually much fer talkin’ anyway so I’ll take any chance to let someone else fill the dead space.” He takes another moment to think again. “I may not 100% agree with what ya gotta say about the Soularium but I know y’all have the greater good in mind. I might not be able ta help much with the Soularium but if ya need someone ta do the heavy lifting you go right ahead and let me know.” (edited)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/11/2022 8:55 PM
“I appreciate that. Im sure over the next couple of months we will need plenty of help. For now we should start looking for any signs of Termies” (Sorry been a busy day)
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Panic Hippo 8/11/2022 9:06 PM
(Dude don’t even worry. I’ve been slogging through corporate drudgery myself. Gonna raid the “Friday Fridge” a little early this week) (edited)
9:09 PM
Oron nods and keeps an eye on the surrounding area for any signs of termies
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Heading back through the southern gate you can see the border of the city and the camp has been tightened with extra sentries and another dug in heavy weapon. They're probably keeping away from the eastern districts since artillery was just dropped in that area of the city.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/12/2022 10:07 AM
“Maybe we should continue south, probably better luck finding them away from the bomb site”
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Panic Hippo 8/12/2022 11:50 AM
“Sound like as good a plan as any. Lead the way doc”
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(notice/wis. each of you)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/12/2022 2:55 PM
(11)
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Panic Hippo 8/12/2022 2:56 PM
(4)
2:56 PM
(Oron’s walking with his eyes closed)
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You believe west is the better way to go, and for a brief second Dr. Artemis sees a flicker of some kind of spyglass or reflective object from the top of a mostly still standing high rise a kilometer away through what is left of the former Northfields business district.
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Panic Hippo 8/14/2022 11:02 PM
(I’m hanging back to let the good doctor advise Oron of the situation. I don’t want to meta game. Just thought I’d let y’all know! I was traveling today anyway so the quiet was helpful 😄)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/14/2022 11:12 PM
(I’m glad it worked out, work has been fucking me over, had to call my union both yesterday and today. So I was stressing and felt bad about not posting here, but like I said, glad it worked out) Jasper looks over to the flicker and puts his hand to his forehead shielding his eyes from the sun in an attempt to see better “Could be nothing, but I think I saw a flicker from up there, a scope or a mirror or something.. Let’s try to sneak closer, stay out of the open, I could be making things up but I wouldn’t want us to get shot at.”
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Panic Hippo 8/14/2022 11:14 PM
(Dude that totally sucks. Sorry to hear it was rough but I’m super glad you have a Union to help you out! Now I just need to find the Data analyst Union for myself lol!)
11:14 PM
“No need ta take risks. We’ll keep ‘er quiet and get the drop on ‘em”
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The road between here and the building is 400m of broken rock, fallen buildings, dust covered cars, and a manhole cover half the distance between here and the intact building the glimmer was seen from. Cover is intermittent and rolling, and spending another moment observing the roof, you do not see the glint again.
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Panic Hippo 8/15/2022 10:56 AM
"i dont like the look of that. maybe we just need to make our way there movin' from cover ta cover''
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/15/2022 1:48 PM
“I agree, let’s sneak our way there. “
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(sneak/dex)
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Panic Hippo 8/15/2022 7:36 PM
(4)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/15/2022 8:06 PM
(12)
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The shooter at the top of the building sees you. For Oron, this is the second time within a day the terminals have tried sniper attacks.
7:53 PM
Tactics look to be evolving, somehow.
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Panic Hippo 8/16/2022 8:00 PM
“Damn! Wasn’t once enough. Welp that shoots sneakin’ in the foot. Maybe we should split up and force the sniper to go after two targets. Confuse ‘em a bit”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/17/2022 1:16 AM
Jasper looks conflicted “Hm, you’re probably right, maybe I could go first and take the more open path, with my heavy armor I have a little more safety.“
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Panic Hippo 8/17/2022 10:08 AM
"good a plan as any. I'll move between cover and take a less direct path. we meet at the building"
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(ready to break for it?)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/17/2022 2:56 PM
(Le go) Jasper nods and begins to take off
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!roll d20+3
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/17/2022 3:09 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [20] Result: 23
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!roll 2d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/17/2022 3:09 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [6, 3] Result: 9
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Jasper stands, and is about to vault the barricade of a fallen piece of rock and dust covered car when a shot punches into the neck seal of his power armor. (crit/9)
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Panic Hippo 8/17/2022 3:09 PM
(Oron’s ready too)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/17/2022 3:27 PM
(29/38 hp remaining) Jasper grabs his neck thankful for his suit, though he was surely breading he could have been in critical shape from that shot “Damn… I’m okay, that was a really good shot..“ He takes a deep breath “Okay we’ve got this, nothing like a good challenge. “ Jasper will attempt to vault again, this time using his suits 20 meter dash to help aid him
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Panic Hippo 8/17/2022 4:00 PM
Oron winces seeing Jasper get hit. He takes a quick breath and makes a run for the first piece of cover
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!roll d20+3
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/18/2022 9:19 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [18] Result: 21
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!roll d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/18/2022 9:19 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [1] Result: 1
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(21/1 Oron) The passage of a bullet grazes a thin line down Oron's arm from the near hit, as he ducks behind a car. Whoever is on top of the building is supremely skilled.
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Panic Hippo 8/18/2022 6:47 PM
(Sorry for the quiet. Today. Having a flare of some medical stuff. Slogging through work today was a chore and got me exhausted lol)
6:49 PM
Oron winces and looks down at the thin trickle of blood running down his arm, washing away the dust from the explosion earlier in the day “Damn! Way to close.” He looks ahead to The doctor and prepares for his next bolt to cover
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The glint on the rooftop looks to be gone for a second now, perhaps the shooter is relocating, or reloading, but whatever the reason, you have a few seconds of peace.
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Panic Hippo 8/19/2022 10:30 AM
Oron uses this to charge forward as far as he can and dive behind some sort of cover
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/20/2022 8:26 AM
Seeing the chance for a distraction Jasper will attempt to pick up a piece of rubble and chuck it away from them before making another dash.
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The shot hits the rubble you have thrown, exploding it in the air and causing a cloud of dust and vapor to spread, hanging lazily in the air. You are half the distance to the building, and after another tense moment of waiting it looks like the shooter is no longer observing your approach.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/21/2022 6:24 PM
With the bait taken jasper will signal to Oron to move then will take off first
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Panic Hippo 8/21/2022 7:09 PM
Oron nods in understanding and runs just behind Jasper
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The shots you thought were coming do not, and you make it to the front door of the apartment building that the fire had been coming from. It looks like someone has been here recently though you're not sure if human or terminal based on the long fingered handprints in the dust on the door.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/22/2022 7:23 AM
“We need to be quick and decisive if it’s a terminal we strike fast and hard, if it’s a person, well hopefully we can convince them we’re not their enemies if not, well at least we have stun weaponry,” Jasper pulls out his stun baton “Ill take the lead if you want to cover me”
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Panic Hippo 8/22/2022 12:28 PM
"Lead the way doc"
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Entering the building you see a staircase up , covered in dust and trash. The elevator is also still getting power somehow, and can be operated if needed.
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Panic Hippo 8/22/2022 3:19 PM
"well they know we're here.. so no point in sneaking around right?"
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/22/2022 3:28 PM
“No, you’re right, let’s be swift” Jasper says before heading to the floor he believes the shots to have been coming from
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You come to the fifth floor and find a round casing that is still warm in the hallway there. You've been coming up the stairs, so the shooter either never passed you, or found some other way out of the building.
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Panic Hippo 8/23/2022 9:37 AM
Oron looks for any trace of the shooter. foot prints in the dirt, other items left behind etc
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(notice/wis)
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Panic Hippo 8/23/2022 11:15 AM
(8)
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It looks like they're hiding on somewhere in the apartments on this floor, and at least for now have not made it far enough to leave the building yet.
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Panic Hippo 8/23/2022 8:59 PM
“We need ta clear the apartments. They got themselves squirreled away in there somewhere. How about one of us breach the door and the other ready a shot”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/23/2022 10:46 PM
Jasper nods and will head first for the closest door, his baton at the ready.
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Panic Hippo 8/24/2022 12:05 AM
Oron follows and once Jasper is in position he will kick the door open
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(Exert/str)
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Panic Hippo 8/24/2022 9:26 AM
(Good morning everyone!) (Roll was a whopping 3)
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 8/24/2022 9:53 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [1] Result: 1 Request: [1d4]
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You feel a sharp stab of pain in your heel as you connect with the strike plate instead of the door (1 damage) , but it falls through anyway due to its poor construction, and inside you see an empty apartment.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/24/2022 10:35 AM
Jasper looks over Oron suddenly more worried about him then the sniper “Are you okay?!?” He offers his hand
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Panic Hippo 8/24/2022 11:04 AM
Oron takes the offered hand and dusts himself off. “Yeah all good. I was uhh just getting low so ya had a clear shot. Looks like this one’s clear. Let’s keep movin’”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/24/2022 1:28 PM
Jasper nods and will give his attempt to kick in the next door
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(I think given the storm armor you're just gonna be able to hoof this thing jasper)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/24/2022 1:30 PM
(Then I hoof it and will peer inside)
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This apartment also looks empty, though it looks like one of the former inhabitants decided to take their life just after the scream. A body hangs gently from a ceiling fan, scraps of clothing clinging to mouldering bone
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/24/2022 1:43 PM
Jasper grimaces “Damn… They got to know we’re coming by now, we have to be ready for anything. We should probably move on” Jasper will move to the next door and will kick it in when Oron looks ready
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Panic Hippo 8/25/2022 11:08 AM
Oron keeps his flop rifle raised and prepares to engage
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The next door is booted, and the bang of a gunshot at almost the same time reduces the door to mangled splinters. You can see the shooter, an Alliance sharpshooter in a bloodied and torn uniform, the wide eyes of someone troubled by being left behind and forced to survive on their own for a long time in a hostile city.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/25/2022 12:47 PM
“Shit… don’t shoot, we’re not your enemies. We can help”
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Panic Hippo 8/25/2022 1:37 PM
Oron lowers his flop rifle slightly but stays ready and lets Doc take the lead
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(talk/cha jasper)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/25/2022 3:48 PM
(9)
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In shaking hands the rifle begins to lower, though he does not drop it.
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Panic Hippo 8/26/2022 10:31 AM
Oron approaches slowly and lowers his weapon. “You the one taking pop shots at us? No hard feelins just wanna know”
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He nods once, racking the empty shell casing from the breach. In the same pull of the bolt, the next solid shot is pulled into place.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/26/2022 2:18 PM
“Well you’re a damn good shot. “ He says rubbing his neck “My name is Jasper Artemis and this is Oron Lyons we’re both from the alliance. We can get you out of here, get you back to Dremlas, whatcha think?”
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!roll 2d6
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 8/26/2022 4:48 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [5, 3] Result: 8 Request: [2d6]
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He ejects the bullet from his weapon, nodding once, and handing the rifle over to you. You can see the entire stock has been etched with kill marks indicating terminals. Jasper's helmet quickly counts the tallies, totaling 107 confirmed termie kills, or at least whatever passes the definition of confirmed for him.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/26/2022 5:07 PM
He looks over the gun, an incredible tally. This gun must have been this man’s only friend for however long he’s been here, jasper thinks for a moment, he’ll get this gun cleaned and repaired but it’s stock saved, to jasper this gun was priceless and he had to do it justice. He reaches a hand out to the man “let’s get you to safely and get you and this gun cleaned up” Jasper looks to Oron “I think that it is best if we abandon our current objective and take this man back to camp. We can come back out after, if your willing, what do you think?”
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Panic Hippo 8/26/2022 10:14 PM
Oron glances over Jaspers shoulder and whistles at the tally “not bad….not bad at all. All right ya got yerself a fisrt class escort back ta camp friend. Anything we should be on the lookout for? Traps, places those bastards tuck themselves away at? And are you the only one here? Any one else need rescuin’l
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He nods that he’s the only one here, which in a way answers your next question about if there’s anyone here needing to be pulled out with you.
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Panic Hippo 8/28/2022 10:20 AM
“Alright then. Get yer stuff. We’re movin’out”
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He nods, and you notice he also has a side arm he has not turned over to you as he relinquishes his hand on the fifle.
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Panic Hippo 8/29/2022 9:41 AM
“Keep your weapons. Ya never know what we might run into. So long as you don’t point em at us we’re ok.” (edited)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/29/2022 7:12 PM
Jasper nods and begins following behind “I agree, always good to be prepared out here, let’s get you to safety”
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Panic Hippo 8/29/2022 7:36 PM
Oron readies his weapon and leads the way back downstairs
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Downstairs you hear a rumbling and the sounds of something rummaging through the trash piles in the lobby.
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Panic Hippo 8/30/2022 10:50 AM
Oron signals a stop. “Heads up. We got visitors.” Oron moves forward with his flop rifle at the ready
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You estimate there are at least three in the lobby, growling and gibbering to one another as they try to find something of use within the discarded material here.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/30/2022 12:19 PM
Jasper flicks his stun baton out and looks over to their new ally “You can stay back if you want. We’re going to try to knock them out and take them with us” “Ready when you are, Oron”
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Panic Hippo 8/30/2022 12:21 PM
“Let’s get ‘em.” Oron charges in hoping to take them off guard
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(initiative)
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Panic Hippo 8/30/2022 7:07 PM
(7)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/30/2022 8:36 PM
(Top of the initiative- alert 2)
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 8/31/2022 10:03 AM
Nekosmash Request: [1d8] Roll: [5] Result: 5
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(Jasper, Oron, Termies, and then our new recruit)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 8/31/2022 12:59 PM
Jasper rushes down the stairs and blurt out “come at me!” And will attempt to strike the closest one (Nat 20/10(doubled) +1 shock)
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Panic Hippo 8/31/2022 6:22 PM
Oron raises his flop rifle and fires at one of the termies (Not trying to rush anyone. Figured I’d put my attack roll in so Neko can move forward when ready 😁) (19 to hit with 13 damage)
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The terminal collapses under the smashing impact of the shock baton, while the other is locked into a state of muscle spasm and freeze by the flop rifle. The final terminal moves to swing its long claws against jasper, but the primitive weapons break against the advanced armor.
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/1/2022 8:45 AM
Nekosmash Request: [1d20+5] Roll: [8] Result: 13
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/1/2022 8:45 AM
Nekosmash Request: [1d8] Roll: [3] Result: 3
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With a cool and detached demeanor, the recruit draws his handgun and fires a shot into the remaining terminal, striking it in the back but not with enough force to kill.
8:47 AM
(Jasper)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/1/2022 11:19 AM
Jasper turns to face the last remaining terminal “Do not struggle my friend” He days before trying to bring the stun baton down upon them once again. (8/5/ 2 shock)
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(shock goes through, terminal is wounded but not down yet)
11:20 AM
(Oron up)
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Panic Hippo 9/1/2022 11:54 AM
(The three termies in the room are down right? Are there signs of more anywhere’s)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/1/2022 12:31 PM
(One left, we’ve knocked down two of them, I just hit the last one, but he’s still up ) (edited)
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Panic Hippo 9/1/2022 12:34 PM
(got it. i misinterpreted that.)
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(Yeah , two down, one wounded but not down or dead, in melee with jasper)
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Panic Hippo 9/1/2022 12:36 PM
Oron takes aim, attempting to hit the termie and not Jasper before firing again (12)
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(hit)
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Panic Hippo 9/1/2022 1:05 PM
(14 damage)
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All three terminals are downed, stunned, with only minutes to be restrained before the various effects wear off. There is no evidence of more in the immediate area, but your fight, especially the gunshots, surely have been noticed.
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Panic Hippo 9/1/2022 1:12 PM
Oron runs towards a termie and slides into a kneeling position to restrain the termie. “Need ta move quick doc. We’re gonna be sittin’ ducks if more heard those shots”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/2/2022 1:18 AM
Jasper lets out a sigh “Okay.. We’ve got this, I’m not sure we’re gonna be able to drag all three out of here” Jasper looks over to their new ally and looks back to Oron and whispers “I don’t want to make him carry a Termie, I’m afraid it will traumatize him more.” He begins to speak normally “Ahem.. I can focus my abilities to bind them, but we will still have to drag them out, so let’s take two of them, leave the last one here.” Jasper will hold his hand out and two bands of light form and arc around before manifesting into two sets of handcuffs (Artisans Reputation 2/6 points of effort used until dispelled) He will toss one to Oron and will use his to handcuff the closest Terminal to him.
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Two prisoners now in tow, you make your way outside and can signal for extraction when you are ready. The third remains inside, knocked out for a few more minutes.
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Panic Hippo 9/2/2022 4:55 PM
Should we leave the last ‘un alive? I can take care of it
4:56 PM
(Sorry for the late response. Crazy day at work and traveling)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/2/2022 5:29 PM
(No worries buddy, work drove me up the wall today too. Glad we could be in similar boats) “…probably… it’s always best to put them out of their misery. Especially if we can do it as painless as possible… but I would prefer if you did it, if you don’t mind. “
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Panic Hippo 9/2/2022 5:36 PM
“Yeah. Not a problem. I’ll make it quick.” Oron will go back in the building, pulling out his knife to stab in the back of the termies neck. Through the spine and brain
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There is a brief fluid wet gurgle before the terminal slackens and passes away, looking almost asleep absent breath.
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Panic Hippo 9/3/2022 4:39 PM
Oron wipes his knife off and sheathes it before heading back to Jasper. “Taken care of. Ready for extraction”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/4/2022 9:50 AM
Jasper nods “thank you.” Then will attempt to signal for extraction.
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The two prisoners look to be waking up, but are bound and are not going to be able to break them. The soldier with you looks wide eyed at the sky, a tear forming as they process the trauma and overall terrible nature if their last days in the city.
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Panic Hippo 9/5/2022 1:54 PM
Oron gives the new guy a firm pat on the back. “Yer safe now. I know it’s hard but yer in good hands. We’ll get ya taken care of”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/6/2022 1:31 PM
“One day this will be behind us” Jasper seems to say both to the Terminals and the soldier. “One day our flowers will bloom and this will all be a distant memory. Our inheritors will not have to bear the same weight, we will build them a better future.” Jasper also looks into the sky holding back a sympathetic tear
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The flyer comes in to land with more IA soldiers on board, quickly taking your captives and the wounded soldier on board. Water and meds are passed out, and their faces are inscrutable behind atmofilters and dust goggles.
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Panic Hippo 9/6/2022 2:38 PM
Oron makes sure the new guy gets on a flyer first. He directs the crew to get him medical attention ASAP before grabbing water for himself. he takes a long drink and then pours the rest on his head to wash away the dirt and sweat of the day. "Not a bad run Doc. We got yer termies and we saved that poor bastard. Could have gone much worse"
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/6/2022 5:38 PM
Jasper sits down across from Oron and after taking a sip he pours some of the water into his hand and splashes his face. He leans against his golden staff as he begins to speak “Yeah, we made a good team. Always a good run when we don’t have to run away, or of course when no one gets hurt. Nice to get extracted like this too, I always like being in the air” He looks outside “You did good out there, good quick thinking, calm under pressure. Those are respectable qualities, very useful these days. I think you’ll make it far out here, I know I could definitely use more of your help in the future.”
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Panic Hippo 9/6/2022 5:52 PM
Oron takes a long contemplative drink from his water, finishing it and fidgeting with the bottle. “Well I reckon now is as good a time as any to say it, but I’ve been thinkin’. I want more fer myself that just takin’ orders with the grunts here. I could do more, be better than that….so if it ain’t too much trouble maybe you could take me along ta work with you for a while. I’m sure you got enough pull with the brass to make it happen. If ya wanted to that is.”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/6/2022 11:32 PM
Jasper smiles “Sure, I’d like that. I could always use more help, and you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. But yes I do have some leverage with these kinds of things “ he chuckles “Next I’ll be returning to The Soularium in the north to process the souls of these terminals into the first of The Reclamed I’d really like you to be there, and with me through this whole beginning process to keep me grounded. I need a critical eye. After that I have some more stuff we can do, there is always more work in the wilds. How does that sound?”
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Panic Hippo 9/6/2022 11:34 PM
Oron smiles slyly. “Sounds mighty fine to me. You got my rifle by yer side Doc. It’ll be good to see something other than the ruins of this city for once. Gets a bit depressing after a while.”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/7/2022 12:00 AM
Jasper chuckles “oh trust me, I understand. It really takes a toll on you sometimes. Even now I find myself envious of those other worlds not as plagued as we are, but I know that we are stronger because of it. Saliv will never be perfect, but that’s okay. We just have to always work for a better tomorrow. “ Jasper reaches into a belt pocket and pulls out a flask and takes a drink “Here, it’s whisky. You deserve it”
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Panic Hippo 9/7/2022 12:07 AM
Oron takes the flask, raising it in thanks to Jasper before taking a drink. “Thank ya. I needed that. Here’s to a better tomorrow.” Oron hands the flask back to Jasper.
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Panic Hippo 9/7/2022 12:26 AM
(Off to bed yall. Have a good night!)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/7/2022 12:26 AM
“To a better tomorrow” jasper says taking another drink (Good night!)
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(3xp, 5000 credits)
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10:57 AM
(And Jasper I know you wanted to take the lead on describing what happens during this soul reclaming procesS)
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Panic Hippo 9/7/2022 11:23 AM
(does Oron get to keep the flop rifle, or does that get turned in.)
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(you can keep it if you want it)
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Panic Hippo 9/7/2022 1:04 PM
(Awesome! follow up question. Since Oron is going with Jasper, is it safe to assume that this will be moved to another channel? just curious, want to know where to keep an eye out at 😀 . Also would Oron have some time for purchasing equipment)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/7/2022 1:18 PM
(I’m going to want to do the Soularium and the reclaimed process in #jasper but we can move back here after to adventure )
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Panic Hippo 9/7/2022 1:18 PM
(No worries! I’ll go where the game takes me)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/7/2022 1:24 PM
(As far as purchasing equipment, make a list here and the total credits spent and we’ll let you know if there is any issue buying the stuff)
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1:25 PM
(Example)
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(Jasper is going to lay out some exposition on the Reclaimed, and Oron would be present there since you're making a direct run on the facility from here, after that we'll jump into another adventure)
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Panic Hippo 9/7/2022 2:48 PM
(sounds good to me)
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Panic Hippo 9/12/2022 8:52 PM
Oron pulls his duster tight and checks his spike thrower. “Damn….things are loving fast. One day I’m huntin’ termies in a burned out city with my unit and the next I’m chasing down who knows what with the Doc and puttin’ souls in those damned robots.” Its a lot and Oron’s head is still spinning but he is glad to trade the monotony of patrols for whatever lies ahead.
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The flyer assigned to the task is one that belongs to the Doctor's organization, though this mission is being undertaken on behalf of the Alliance proper. Equipment is being loaded inside, mostly tools and a few floater rucks for anything that might be salvaged from the crash site itself.
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Panic Hippo 9/12/2022 9:26 PM
Oron makes himself useful and helps load equipment. “West sort of shape you expect to find this thing in?” Oron says to the crew
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The crashed aircraft is known to be a wreck, and they are not expecting much- though anything that crashed in Pre-Scream days is worth trying to recover.
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Panic Hippo 9/13/2022 9:33 AM
Oron does whatever he can to help and will be ready to take off when everyone else is
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/13/2022 12:16 PM
Jasper and the reclaimed checks over the equipment coming in, checking off inventory as it’s loaded into the Atmosflyer. “Looks like this is the last of it, less there is anything you wanna do before we take off let’s get going.”
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Panic Hippo 9/13/2022 12:23 PM
“Nothing here. I’m ready to get to work”
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(d10, either of you)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/13/2022 12:54 PM
(8)
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Departing the Solarium facility, we head north into the wilds, passing over where Dalibor has been exploring, past the swamps and into the highlands where the arcane resonators no longer protect. The ground here is wild, overgrown with all manner of giant ferns and mushrooms the size of cars and houses.
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Panic Hippo 9/13/2022 9:53 PM
Oron watches the scenery with awe. He’s lived on this planet his whole life but never traveled this far. “How long till we touch down Doc”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/13/2022 10:08 PM
“Hah, part of me always loves the wilds, always unpredictable. Dangerous and beautiful. Shouldn’t be too long”
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(two mroe hexes before we get there)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/14/2022 1:16 PM
(3)
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Panic Hippo 9/14/2022 5:36 PM
(Is it a d10 per hex? I rolled a 1 if that’s so)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/16/2022 9:03 AM
(Yeah, that’s perfect)
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Panic Hippo 9/16/2022 9:04 AM
(Awesome!)
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Heading out into the region, you pass the swamps and giant mushrooms to come to a land where life never seems to have existed at all. The ground is the most bare uninspiring brown dirt you have ever seen, occasionally studded with flecks of the most pathetic gray rock. No animals live here, and the area is truly abandoned in every sense of the word. The mountains are ahead, as is the site of the crash, and your Orion belts begin to buzz with their inbuilt warding.
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Panic Hippo 9/16/2022 1:17 PM
Oron walks out onto the dull landscape, kicking a small rock in the dirt and watching it tumble away. He jumps slightly at the sound the Orion belt makes but upon seeing the calm in everyone elses eyes he too settles down. "Alright doc. Maybe we have a small party make it to the crash site first, clear the way for everyone else then send word back when its safe?"
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/16/2022 9:23 PM
“Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. I want to take the Reclaimed, but it’s probably for the best if we leave them and it’s just the two of us, we’ll be faster that way.” He briefly looks around “It really is crazy out here, probably best to linger around. Ready to head out when you are. ”
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Panic Hippo 9/17/2022 4:03 PM
“I’m always ready Doc”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/17/2022 4:13 PM
He looks back to the pilot and the reclaimed “Alright, we’ll be back, you know the procedure. Keep safety in mind, if something happens don’t stick around, fly off to protect yourself and we’ll randevu later on. “ Jasper looks back to Oron. “Alright, let’s go” he says before starting to head towards the crash site.
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Panic Hippo 9/17/2022 4:19 PM
“Oron follows holding his spike launcher at the ready”
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(notice/wis, each of you)
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Panic Hippo 9/17/2022 6:21 PM
(5)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/17/2022 6:42 PM
(11)
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Just barely, like the faintest trace of oil suspended on a glass of otherwise clear water, Jasper hears a howling on the distant wind. Its notes are short, quickly carried away by the strengthening breeze, but something is out there, waiting, and watching.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/18/2022 11:51 PM
Jasper looks into the wind and visibility shudders. “I think we’re being watched…” He pauses briefly “I don’t know though, it’s just a feeling. Let’s just keep ourselves ready and keep heading forward.” He says fidgeting with the sling of his Breach rifle.
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You come to the foot of the mountain. The cliffs above until the plateau itself are too narrow for your aircraft to set you down, and until the area is confirmed clear the crew is under orders not to risk themselves. Once the site is secured, a salvage lifter might be able to come and lift the wreck and its remaining useful equipment out.
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Panic Hippo 9/19/2022 10:20 AM
Oron looks around cautiously. "I think we can handle whatevers hidin' out there. how about we do a sweep, clear the area and and get the crew in here. better ta play it safe. Once the crew's in i can take up an overwatch position somewhere and keep an eye out with my rifle ta cover 'em"
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(just to set the scene, we'd have to climb the mountain to get to the top where the wreck is, and once we know its safe , they'll deploy the salvage team. You're to go through the woods/climb because it will hopefully flush out anything that thinks people is an easy meal)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/19/2022 1:28 PM
“Yeah. That’s a good plan, want me to climb first and you can cover me? Or you wanna go the other way around “
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Panic Hippo 9/19/2022 2:49 PM
“Go ahead, I’ll cover you.” Oron stows his spike thrower and arms himself with his laser rifle.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/19/2022 2:51 PM
Jasper nods “Alright, here I go” Jasper will begin to climb up the mountain looking for a safe path
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(survive/wis Jas)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/20/2022 12:21 PM
(6)
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You find a way up the first third of the mountain, avoiding a cliff and charting a path through the woods instead (passed the check so we don't need to climb yet)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/20/2022 2:04 PM
Jasper shouts down to Oron “There is a bit of a path up the first bit, come this way and I’ve got your back” Jasper readies his rifle for anything
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Panic Hippo 9/20/2022 2:26 PM
Oron shouts confirmation to Jasper and makes his way up the path
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You find the body of the mountain goat five minutes later. It’s snout has been heavily chewed and it’s guts have been torn out , still steaming in the cooling afternoon air.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/21/2022 12:17 AM
Jasper crouches down and looks over the goat. “I don’t like this, it seems recent. I feel like this is a lot of goat to leave behind for something that’s hungry”
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Panic Hippo 9/21/2022 11:25 AM
“Same. Either something is sending us a message or it’s just having some fun”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/21/2022 12:12 PM
“Hmm, yeah“ jasper stands up and looks out to the distance around him “Well.. should we keep going? “
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Panic Hippo 9/21/2022 12:46 PM
“If it’s stalking us we would just lead it back to the others if we turn around. Let’s make it to the crash where we might be able to spot it”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/21/2022 12:49 PM
Jasper nods “In all my time with the Termies and the few breach beasts I’ve never felt stalked like this, whatever it is I feel there is some intelligence there.” Jasper sighs “Whatever it is we can handle, let’s head to the site”
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In the woods to your left, Oron has just a flicker of four pairs of yellow eyes, stacked on top of one another in two sets, before they wink out, and it was like nothing ever existed in the shadows between the trees there at all.
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Panic Hippo 9/21/2022 1:18 PM
Oron jumps, “damn! We’re being followed for sure Doc.” Turning towards the woods Oron raises his hands and waves them around shouting. “He we see ya in there. Come out ya ugly bastard!!”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/21/2022 2:05 PM
Jasper will ready his rifle and will look around waiting for anything
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Panic Hippo 9/21/2022 3:07 PM
Oron stows his laser rifle and arms himself with his spike thrower again. (if he is able to do so that is)
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(you can, it's not coming to attack so you can change between readied and stowed as much as you want for the moment, we're not in combat)
7:27 AM
The creature, or terminal, or thing does not elect to attack you, for now, and simply is no longer there when you look into the trees.
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Panic Hippo 9/22/2022 9:15 AM
"what ever this is. its using its speed and stealth to keep us on edge. We need to avoid the woods if we can and keep an eye of for each other., unless you have any ideas on how to lure this thing out doc."
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/22/2022 11:02 AM
Jasper shakes his head “Not without alerting everything else on the mountain of our presence. What did you see out there?”
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Panic Hippo 9/22/2022 12:48 PM
"eyes. four of em. then they were gone."
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/22/2022 3:55 PM
“Awesome” Jasper says sarcastically. “Sigh.. guess we better continue.. I don’t like this at all… but it looks like we’re gonna have to play by its game if we want any confrontation.”
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Panic Hippo 9/22/2022 4:11 PM
"agreed. I'll keep an eye on our back if you watch ahead. something like this is likely to try and sneak up on us"
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/22/2022 4:14 PM
“Got it” Jasper checks that everything is in order and will then continue forward.
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Panic Hippo 9/22/2022 4:16 PM
Oron checks his weapon and keeps an eye on their back
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Following the woods up closer to the halfway point you can see another of the beasts has been cut down the middle with a long claw, its guts pulled out.
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Panic Hippo 9/23/2022 10:15 AM
"another one. This isnt a wild beast out for food. Something is toyin' with us"
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/24/2022 8:22 AM
(Sorry time escaped me yesterday) Jasper fidgets with something in his bag and pulls out a pack of cigarettes, taking one and offering another to Oron He lights his and takes a large drag before saying “I don’t like being toyed with, at all.” Jasper looks around “ I don’t know, I feel like it’s trying to scare us off, if it wanted to get us by surprise it wouldn’t be doing this. “ Jasper is going to try to get a closer look at the dead beast, looking for any other markings (edited)
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Panic Hippo 9/24/2022 2:21 PM
Oron takes the offered cigarette and lights it. He holds his weapon at the ready and watches Jaspers back “Maybe. Whats here you think it’s scaring us away from? A nest or some youngins maybe?”
2:22 PM
(It’s all good! I had a bunch of stuff with my kiddo yesterday evening and this morning myself. Real life always comes first)
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(survive/wis or notice/wis jas)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/25/2022 12:08 AM
(Notice/wis 12)
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The heart is missing. All the other organs are perfectly in place.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/25/2022 11:34 AM
“Ughhh.. only the heart is missing.. at least as far as I can tell. Definitely fucking with us. “ Responding to Oron Jasper says “Yeah, that would make sense, protecting something.. I’m not sure if its it’s babies, I feel it might be more aggressive that way? Hmm, I’m not sure. “ “Whatever it is it’s clearly trying to send us a message. That it is not messing around, that it knows what it’s doing and how to do it well. I’ve never seen anything effected by the breach have this sort of high intelligence and resolve. Most things I’ve seen have used brutality as their means, this..this is calculated and deliberate.”
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Panic Hippo 9/25/2022 2:42 PM
“Let’s make it to the crash sight and set up a base of operation of sorts. Then we can work on flushing this sucker out before it finds the rest of the crew”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/25/2022 6:42 PM
Jasper nods “Right, let’s go”
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After walking for another fifteen minutes, you catch another glimpse of the creature from the woods. This time, you get the impression it wants to be seen. It is 40m from you, in thick undergrowth.
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Panic Hippo 9/25/2022 7:21 PM
(Would taking a shot at it be viable?)
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(yes)
7:18 AM
(just one each though, before it reacts, we can't just plink rounds into it for an extended amount of time)
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Panic Hippo 9/26/2022 11:43 AM
(thats fair. Oron will definitely take a shot at it.)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/26/2022 11:44 AM
(I’ll fire after you do)
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Panic Hippo 9/26/2022 11:44 AM
(13)
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(miss with a 13)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/26/2022 12:50 PM
Jasper quickly pulls up his Dremlas Breach rifle and takes aim (8/6, which Im sure doesn’t hit, but got a 3 on the scatter dice)
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Panic Hippo 9/26/2022 1:51 PM
"damn it!. Thats it, im going in for the bastard!" Oron raises his weapon in a ready stance and prepares to follow this thing into the woods
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"Leave! Leave now!" you hear it shout in mandate common. The sound is guttural and commanding, almost like it is trying to exert some kind of effect over you, but for the moment, nothing happens. Thinner and insubstantial like mist, it melts into the shadows of the wood leaving behind a black after image of its presence.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/26/2022 2:04 PM
Jasper hesitates before calling out into the forest. “We mean you no harm if we don’t need to. We are aware of the harsh realities of our world, we would always be willing to work something out, but if need be we will protect ourselves, such is the way of this world. “ Jasper looks to Oron, hoping this works.
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Panic Hippo 9/26/2022 2:46 PM
“Yeah I’m gonna work somethin’ out alright. “ “Is ya can hear us ya got one chance ta get yer ass out here and show yerself.”
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"An offering" it grows from the darkness of the woods. It sounds like it is all around you. "An offering, for the kind of the wood"
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Panic Hippo 9/27/2022 9:54 AM
"are you asking for an offering? what kind of offering?"
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"You must decide....the sacrifice...you will be judged by your...choice" the voice says, thinning itself to continue sounding like it is coming from all around you.
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Panic Hippo 9/27/2022 9:59 AM
"and if we dont?"
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"You will perish" The voice is said with certainty, not a threat, an assurance of violence to come.
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Panic Hippo 9/27/2022 10:31 AM
Oron turns to Jasper. "so we need a sacrafice? any idea what its looking for?"
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/27/2022 11:37 AM
“Can we come back? Bring an offering? Or must it be now?” He calls out He whispers to Oron “I’m not sure… yet”
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Panic Hippo 9/27/2022 12:38 PM
"i have an idea. but its risky. its clearly a hunter and a warrior based on the bodies left behind. maybe we play to that. offer ourselves in combat as sacrifice. a chance for this thing to prove its worth against us. its not like it wasnt planning to kill us anyway if we screw up..."
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You get the sense from the creature that you may return, you just may not proceed further than you have without risking its ire.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/27/2022 1:27 PM
“Hmm, not a bad idea. What if we use non lethal means to show that we aren’t here to disrupt the forest. Then If he wants an honorable death, then we can give it to him. We’re here to recover not destroy. I have a feeling we can go back, but I’m not sure what else we could offer, your plan seems best to me, what do you think though?”
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Panic Hippo 9/27/2022 1:28 PM
"i think its the best we got. lets give it a try"
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/27/2022 1:42 PM
Jasper begins to call out into the woods. “Ahem, Guardian of these woods, we offer ourselves by combat for the sacrifice. If you win you may have our bodies to feed and nurture the forest. If we win we will be able to continue though the forest so that we may recover what has been lost to us. We will use our non-lethal weapons to fight. As we are not here to destroy, you are the guardian of these woods, our purpose isn’t to disrupt order, only to recover what was lost. “
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Panic Hippo 9/27/2022 3:00 PM
Oron switches to his flop rifle. "things like this normal in the forests here?"
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"I will fight...one of you...two is dishonorable. This will be single combat...man...and beast....predator...and prey....choose who will fight"
3:20 PM
You sense the creature will be content to wait for a while, so long as it looks like there is a discussion happening.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/27/2022 7:26 PM
Jasper looks to Oron. “I don’t want you to risk your life for this, maybe I should”
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Panic Hippo 9/27/2022 7:29 PM
“Nah. The alliance needs you. The Reclaimed need you. I’m a soldier and all I got ta put down is my life. That’s the job I signed up for, might as well do it” Oron loads the flop rifle and chambers a round. He stows his mag pistol and straps his knife to his belt.
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/27/2022 7:31 PM
Jasper sighs gives a worried smile “Let me buy you a strong drink after this.” Jasper pulls out his stun baton and hands it to Oron “Might want this for when it gets up close and personal”
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Panic Hippo 9/27/2022 7:34 PM
Oron trades his knife for the baton “Thanks doc. I’ll take ya up on that drink to. I’m gonna need it.” Oron pulls off his duster to give him better range of movement. He sighs and steps forward, addressing the beast in the woods. “Looks like I’m yer guy, let’s figure out which one of us is the predator and which is the prey”
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The beast emerges from the wood, 30m from you. It is red, the color of flayed metal and exposed meat, the rawness of protein before meeting the hiss of cooking fires. Its fangs are long and sharp, as are its claws. Its four yellow eyes are entirely uniform. (initiative)
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Panic Hippo 9/28/2022 9:47 AM
(good morning everyone!) (Initiative = 7)
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/28/2022 11:19 AM
Nekosmash Request: [1d8] Roll: [1] Result: 1
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(you are first Oron)
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Panic Hippo 9/28/2022 11:40 AM
Oron quickly aims the flop rifle and fires. He uses the distraction to fall back away from Jasper (rolled a 25, natural 20)
11:46 AM
(damage 9. its weapon damage + skill mod + shoot right?)
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(A successful attack inflicts hit point damage equal to the weapon’s damage die plus the relevant attribute modifier. Thus, a hero with a +1 Dexterity modifier firing a laser pistol that does 1d6 damage would inflict 1d6+1 hit points of damage on a hit. Skill levels do not add to damage unless it is a Punch attack )
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/28/2022 1:07 PM
(I think this is your first crit so too, you either decide whether if you want to just double the dice damage or roll twice as many damage dice. Once you choose try to stick with that system. For example I just double the damage)
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Panic Hippo 9/28/2022 1:23 PM
(oh i was thinking about my gunslinger foci which lets me add my shoot to my damage roll) (edited)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/28/2022 1:25 PM
(Oh, then yeah, you do add that if you have the Foci)
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Panic Hippo 9/28/2022 1:25 PM
(so my damage would actually be 2d6+4. with a dex mod of 2 and a shoot mod of 2. so that would be 10 damage base with the crit ill go ahead and roll double damage die and add an additional 2 damage for 12 total)
1:25 PM
(nope. shoot is 1. i forget it starts at -1)
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1:26 PM
(11 total)
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The creature is hurt, and that proves it is real and is not a spirit. It growls, rolling back to its feet, before springing forward to close to half the distance with you. "One shot...is all you get...."the creature says, remaining low and ready. (main action is going to be total defense)
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Panic Hippo 9/29/2022 8:52 AM
Oron stays silent, focused on the fight and takes another shot at it. (25. That’s another crit)
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8:53 AM
(12 damage)
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Howling with pain, you sense the creature does not have much more fight in it, and it pounces on you, making the flop rifle now worthless. The storm of claws and jaws descends on you.
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used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/29/2022 9:02 AM
Nekosmash Request: [1d20+4] Rolls: [7] Result: 11 [11] Result: 15
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(if a 15 doesnt hit, neither of the attacks will, nor will shock go through)
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Panic Hippo 9/29/2022 9:03 AM
(It does not hit) (edited)
9:05 AM
(Would it be possible for Oron to get some distance between them to use his rifle again and if not, could he grab his stun baton?)
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(you'd have to take fighting withdrawal as your main action to leave melee combat without triggering an attack of opportunity)
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Panic Hippo 9/29/2022 11:46 AM
(I’m OK with an attack of opportunity, I might just be getting cocky after two crits in a row but we’ll see)
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(okay, I'll roll his attack, and then from there you'll have your move and main)
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/29/2022 1:51 PM
Nekosmash Request: [1d20+4] Roll: [19] Result: 23
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/29/2022 1:51 PM
Nekosmash Request: [1d10] Roll: [7] Result: 7
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(23/7)
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Panic Hippo 9/29/2022 1:55 PM
(Ouch 😆 that hits)
1:57 PM
Oron's grits his teeth against the wound, he moves back as far as he can and shoots again (18/8)
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The wolf rolls onto its side, sprawled into the dirt before picking itself back up. It looks as though ti is hardly holding itself together, and growls as it is hunched low. It sprints forward, closing the distance , jaws wide
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/30/2022 4:27 PM
Nekosmash Request: [1d20+4] Rolls: [7] Result: 11 [16] Result: 20
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/30/2022 4:27 PM
Nekosmash Request: [1d10] Roll: [9] Result: 9
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(20/9, the first attack misses)
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Panic Hippo 9/30/2022 4:29 PM
(Can I use my warrior class ability to negate that attack roll?)
4:34 PM
Oron drops his flop rifle and takes the stun baton in hand. Swinging towards the wolf’s head (Attack roll with the stun baton was a 5. I’m assuming that’s a miss. If ac is less than 15 it’s 1 shock damage) (edited)
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(yes you can)
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Panic Hippo 9/30/2022 4:41 PM
(Cool done and done)
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(it was a miss, one shock goes through)
4:42 PM
The wolf grumbles as the baton cracks into its side, and sends a claw back in your direction hoping to use its momentum and the close proximity of your dueling bodies to its advantage.
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 9/30/2022 4:42 PM
Nekosmash Request: [1d20+4] Roll: [4] Result: 8
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( miss, and your AC is too high for his shock)
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Panic Hippo 9/30/2022 4:43 PM
Oron growls, mustering the last of his strength to swing the baton again (14 to hit)
4:44 PM
(Six damage if it hits)
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The wolf falls, head caved in. Black blood bubbles as though some kind of burner has been applied beneath it, and the steaming vapor is carried away by a fresh smelling wind. The forest seems to release a long held in breath out.
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Panic Hippo 9/30/2022 4:58 PM
Oron holds the baton up to Jasper in one hand and holds his wounds with the other. He speaks through labored breaths. "I thought this thing was set to stun, not kill...not that im disappointed after the bastard tore me up" He disables the stun baton and tosses it back to Jasper before stowing his flop rifle and arming himself with his spike launcher and mag pistol again
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 9/30/2022 6:36 PM
“Perhaps it’s what he wanted. Used whatever power it could to keep itself going, It is the way of the forest after all.” Jasper says solemnly. He will put his stun baton away and will head over to the corpse, using his storm armor to pick him up and carry the beast to the base of a tree and prop it up. Jasper will look for a nice looking plant to pick and will place it on the body. “ May your body return to the forest, and bring fresh life. We shall not make a mockery of your honor.“ Jasper looks back to Oron “Looks like we should continue, I believe we’ve proved ourselves, well you did.” Jasper says jovially “You were pretty badass there, I owe you more then one drink, how are you holding up?” (edited)
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(yeahm ,knocking it out disupts its metapsace connection)
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Panic Hippo 9/30/2022 9:18 PM
Oron holds his bleeding side “I’ll live. Thing put up a fight though. You don’t survive long on patrols if you aren’t a little bad ass.” Oron gives a sideways smile and stands up straight. “We’ll play time is over. Let’s get to the wreckage and clean up shop”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 10/1/2022 11:49 AM
Jasper nods “Alright, let’s go. “
12:12 PM
The wreck is a kilometer ahead once you clear the woods. Belly down and missing a wing the core of the plane seems to be relatively intact
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Panic Hippo 10/1/2022 12:20 PM
“Any danger we need to be on the lookout for here doc?”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 10/1/2022 12:31 PM
Jasper shakes his head “Nothing I can think of, just keep your eyes out.” With that Jasper will begin to make his way towards the crash looking for any entryways
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Panic Hippo 10/1/2022 1:04 PM
Oron raises his spike launcher and follows
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The tail of the plane has been ripped away between the rear stabilizer and the thickest part of the cabin, there is also a hatch just above the torn off right wing root that looks like it cold be a way inside.
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Panic Hippo 10/1/2022 2:04 PM
Oron tries the hatch
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There is a bit of stubbornness as it has become warped during the crash, but despite your injuries you manage to muster enough to tear it off and look at the cramped interior. Inside the plane, you can see several wires and cables on the ceiling have fallen, and two of the control stations have been entirely burned out.
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Panic Hippo 10/1/2022 3:36 PM
“It’s a mess in here Doc. I’m going to start digging around and see what I can find.” Oron enters the wreckage and begins searching.
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(d100)
3:37 PM
(each of you can roll it )
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 10/1/2022 3:37 PM
(88)
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Panic Hippo 10/1/2022 3:38 PM
(14)
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What is clear is the scanning equipment here can be fixed. The plane itself is not badly damaged and can be recovered. The flyer looks to be developed before The Scream and its power system is unlike anything you've ever seen before- reminding you of the eternal reactors you've seen on some of the heavily modified ships of the ISF polities. A pretech component is found amid the wreckage Jasper was looking through, while Oron finds a light railgun, once ripped from the door stand, where a gunner could secure a landing zone if the grav flyer did need to set down.
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Panic Hippo 10/1/2022 3:42 PM
“I mean…I won’t turn down some extra firepower. Looks like the area is secure. We better call for the team to get this thing outta here”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 10/1/2022 4:10 PM
Jasper holds up the piece of pretech and looks it over. “Oh yeah, this was definitely a good find. With the right parts we should be able to get this baby back up and running in no time. “ He begins to walk over to Oron. “Yeah, let’s let the team know… ooo look at this.. oops sorry, this is all very exciting. “ Around all this tech Jasper seems to be a kid in a candy store.
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Panic Hippo 10/1/2022 4:12 PM
“Fancy stuff for sure. What do you think we can do with it all?”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 10/1/2022 4:42 PM
Jasper looks around. “The scanners will be helpful. We can better scan and chart the remaining unexplored area of Saliv. The power system is not like anything I’ve ever seen. It is way more high-tech then any system I’ve ever encountered, it might be a remnant of the Mandate. I can’t even imagine the output of this thing. We get this up and running and we’ll see what all we can do with it. “
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Panic Hippo 10/1/2022 4:45 PM
Oron wonders around looking at tech he couldn’t begin to comprehend. Running his hands along the walls and generally standing in wonder of it all. “I’m glad you have ideas for it because I’m lost. So what’s next? We get this back to home base and take the next few days off? I’m sure you have more planned right?”
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 10/1/2022 5:29 PM
Jasper smiles “There is always work to be done” “You’re right though, first we’ll take this back to the facility and take a few days off. Buy you those drinks I promised. Then I’ll need to give a lesson to a class of Metapsions teaching them the Reclamation process so we can start creating more. Preferably I’d like to start repairs and construction on the Flyer before we head out, finishing it if we can, depending on how long it’s going to take. For what’s next we will probably have to work with the military and coordinate a mission to collect more Terminals. I’d also like to visit Hiltop, see how things are going there. How does that sound?“
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(3xp, 5000 credits. )
8:24 PM
(I'll post in the faction channel what we'd need to repair the wreck, but we'll consider our workers as recovering it and bringing it back to Dremlas for the eggheads to look over)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko
Jasper smiles “There is always work to be done” “You’re right though, first we’ll take this back to the facility and take a few days off. Buy you those drinks I promised. Then I’ll need to give a lesson to a class of Metapsions teaching them the Reclamation process so we can start creating more. Preferably I’d like to start repairs and construction on the Flyer before we head out, finishing it if we can, depending on how long it’s going to take. For what’s next we will probably have to work with the military and coordinate a mission to collect more Terminals. I’d also like to visit Hiltop, see how things are going there. How does that sound?“
Panic Hippo 10/2/2022 1:28 AM
“Sounds like easy credits to me. I’ll be there Doc.”
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Panic Hippo 10/2/2022 1:39 AM
[So I don’t think I leveled up to 3 at 6 HP. My sheet still showed level 2. I just bumped it to three. Does 15 sound like an accurate HP for level 3? I don’t want to just roll it or take advantage or anything. If 15 sounds good for a level 3 warrior with Diehard then I’ll leave it as is.]
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(15 sounds reasonable)
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Panic Hippo 10/2/2022 10:09 AM
Cool then I’ll just leave it there then
10:09 AM
(And make sure I level up to four at 12 exp lol)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 10/2/2022 10:18 AM
(Did you level up to three with this? Or am I just confused? If you did you should post your level up and skill points spent here, it will be easier in the future when you look back and can see where and when you got your skills.)
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Panic Hippo 10/2/2022 2:21 PM
(I leveled up to 3 on the last adventure. I forgot to log it I think. I know I logged level 1 in chat though. (edited)
2:22 PM
It’s all good. I have some skill pints to spend and my HP is fine so I’m not worried. I’ll make sure I post what I spend skill points on here) (edited)
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(I’ll pause here then so we can get that allocated )
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Panic Hippo 10/2/2022 3:16 PM
(Sounds good. Butchering chickens then I’ll get it taken care of)
3:22 PM
(Ok that was easier than I though. I just put three into shoot to raise it to 2. Should be good to go now. Feel free to move on when ready Neko. No rush. I’ll be in and out a bit today anyway.)
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(Are you character level 3 or higher? )
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Panic Hippo 10/2/2022 8:05 PM
(Level 3)
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(alright, so you can have a skill at 2)
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Panic Hippo 10/2/2022 8:08 PM
(🥳)
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(I think obsidia's new Ia character is ready to do, Did we want to go on a group mission to try to round up some termies from the wild? )
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Panic Hippo 10/3/2022 1:25 PM
(Sounds good to me)
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 10/3/2022 1:58 PM
(Sounds good to me too )
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(I'll make a mission thread)
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Panic Hippo 12/22/2022 1:04 PM
(Hit level 4. Gonna note level up stuff here)
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Panic Hippo
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 12/22/2022 1:05 PM
Oron Lyons Request: [4d6+16] Roll: [5, 4, 4, 2] Result: 31 Reason: hp roll
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Panic Hippo 12/22/2022 1:05 PM
That looks like a big jump. My hp was 15 before this
1:06 PM
1:08 PM
(3 skill points spent 2 on Lead raising from a 0 to a 1, 1 on pilot which stays at 1)
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Panic Hippo 12/22/2022 2:47 PM
So I’ve got like 18,300 credits. Any suggestions on what to spend that on or should I hold onto it
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(I'll double check on the HP thing, I was under the impression it was just an additional 2hp per level for warrior, not a factor of 2 per level)
9:07 AM
(As far as credits, if there's no weapons or armor catching your eye, that's enough for a decently well equipped motor or grav cycle)
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(Okay. Didn’t forget. We wanted to go back to the outpost. We can do a patrol or we can dig into improving things around here. Up to you
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(I’m going to say improving things should be the first step.)
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Panic Hippo 12/24/2022 1:13 PM
(I’m also considering some power armor. I image an assault suit is what I can get my hands on seeing as it’s tl 4)
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Panic Hippo 12/24/2022 1:46 PM
(Although maybe I should save the credits since a suit or light mech is something I’d kinda thought about for Oron’s later levels…. Aw man so many choices 😆)
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(You’ve got enough for an assault suit. You’ve actually got enough face for storm armor if you want it )
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Panic Hippo 12/26/2022 7:46 PM
Oh cool! I wanted storm armor but didn’t know if I could buy it given the tech level
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Panic Hippo 12/26/2022 7:56 PM
(Current credits 18,300 Selling combat field armor +1,000 Selling light rail gun + 2500 Selling Mag Pistol +400 New total +20,200 Purchasing Storm Armor -20,000 Purchasing 2 power cell type b -200 New total 2000 credits) (edited)
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(The light rail gun is in our rulebook, not the swn book)
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(Oh got it! I’ll double check the cost there)
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(Got it! I edited my original post with the new credits. Question. Would the new outpost be outfitted with power substantial enough to recharge type B power cells?)
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(Yes, so long as you return there every day to recharge it, but by default a Type B will generally run a suit of power armor for a full 24 hours. We're really only going to need to worry about packing extras or recharging if we're going off grid for more than a day)
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(Yes, so long as you return there every day to recharge it, but by default a Type B will generally run a suit of power armor for a full 24 hours. We're really only going to need to worry about packing extras or recharging if we're going off grid for more than a day)
(Perfect. I’ll stick with my one extra for now then)
11:10 AM
(That should wrap up all of my quest end prep. Oron is good to go whenever boss!! No rush)
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(Adrian is working on knocking down some of the homes that are too messed up to move into again, did we want to go on a patrol in the area for more terminals?)
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(Adrian is working on knocking down some of the homes that are too messed up to move into again, did we want to go on a patrol in the area for more terminals?)
(Sounds good to me)
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With Dr. Artemis delivering three of the new reclaimed to the settlement, the numbers have more than doubled in your time here. This concentration of reclaimed is going to have the attention of any terminals in the area, and a patrol is being gathered to explore the woods and make sure no packs have their eyes set on the settlement. The two troopers coming with you have stun batons in addition to their laser rifles and knives.
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Panic Hippo 12/29/2022 1:29 PM
Oron prepares himself for the patrol, ensuring his spike launcher is loaded and the power cell is safely installed in his new power armor. Oron is a little nervous. Not about the terminals, but about leading this group. This will be his first time in charge of a patrol on his own. Determined to be a good leader Oron approaches the troopers, introducing himself and asking the troopers names. “Alright we’re going to sweep the area, clear out any stray termies and try to scout out the area while we are at it.” Oron raises the helmet of his power armor and ensures its secure. “Smoke ‘em if ya got ‘em and stay frosty. The helltree is gone but who knows what else it’s stirred up.” (edited)
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I(notice.wis as we step off!)
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Panic Hippo 12/30/2022 1:23 PM
(Got a 6)
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Stepping out from the Reclaimed settlement, you enter the woods and 200m from the northern border of the settlement you find your first evidence of a terminal scouting party. A battered spyglass has been left behind near a large leafy bush. The glass in its front is cracked and split down the center, and the terminal scout has discarded it here.
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Oron calls the patrol to a stop to investigate.. Let’s look for foot prints and anything else that will tell us how big this scouting party is. Maybe we can track them back to their nest
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You sense five different sets here. Three look to be human derived terminals, and two are the more Mosk based terminals. The mosk ones look to be very large, and broad.
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Panic Hippo 1/1/2023 4:55 PM
So we have a couple of heavies and some regular ol’ termies. Shouldn’t be an issue but let’s keep a low profile and try to catch them by surprise. Oron instructs the team to sneak and follow the termies tracks
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The team follows your example, moving low and slow through the twisting woods before coming to the ruins of an old sawmill. The trees around it have grown back in the time since people disappeared from this region, and there are signs of terminal inhabitation in the main dormitory building. Its windows have been broken out and replaced with nests of sticks and logs to keep passers by from looking in.
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Panic Hippo 1/2/2023 11:44 AM
(Can we see where the entrances are?)
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(Just one man sized entry door like what would normally be on a house, but its in front of the building where you can see it , opening to the actual sawmill building and lumber yard)
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Panic Hippo 1/2/2023 4:30 PM
(Does the sawmill look like it could be functional again or is it beyond saving. Trying to decide if we could set it on fire to flush them out or if we could maybe save it for the outpost to use)
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(there might be some choice parts like the saw and whatnot,but the building itself is in rough shape, and nothing is inherently irreplicable) (edited)
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Panic Hippo 1/3/2023 11:31 AM
(Fire it is then 😄) Oron talks with the team and works out a plan. The two troopers will position themselves away from the main entrance so they can catch any termies escaping the dormitory. Oron will sneak closer and set fire to the buildings starting with the presumably less populated saw mill and ending with the more populated dormitory. He will then use his suits jumping ability to gain some distance and open fire on the escaping termies.
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(lets get a sneak/dex as we try to close in without the terminals inside noticing)
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Panic Hippo 1/3/2023 2:36 PM
(Ouch. That’s a 5)
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You're made as you're 20m from the building with the fire starting materials. One of the terminals throws the door open, roaring and smashing one of its crab claws together against the door frame in challenge. (edited)
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Panic Hippo 1/4/2023 1:03 PM
Oron yells back to the other two. “Welp there goes the element of surprise. Light ‘em up!!”
1:03 PM
He then raises his spike thrower to fire
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Panic Hippo 1/4/2023 1:05 PM
(8)
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 1/5/2023 8:13 AM
Nekosmash Request: [1d8] Roll: [4] Result: 4
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(You're up first, followed by your two patrolmen, then the terminals)
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Panic Hippo 1/5/2023 1:09 PM
As the terminal challenges him, Oron raises his spike thrower and fires a burst into its chest. (14 to hit 22 damage if it does) He then uses his move action to leap 20 meters backwards hopefully landing somewhere between the terminal and his patrolmen
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(does not hit, do you have gunslinger for ranged shock at all? If not, the patrolmen are up, you can roll them and their total to hit is +3 between attack bonus and skills)
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Panic Hippo 1/6/2023 1:07 PM
(I do have gunslinger but I’m gonna go ahead and use my warrior ability to make that one a hit) (edited)
1:08 PM
(That was a 10 for both patrolmen) (edited)
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The terminal at the door feels back, falling to the ground dead with a chest full of spikes.
9:58 AM
(If that was a ten to hit tbeh both miss. There aren’t any more terminals in sight right now but the ones inside are up and moving around now, so back to you)
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Panic Hippo 1/7/2023 5:16 PM
“Cover me!” Oron shouts to the patrolmen and moves towards the door. He puts his back against the outside wall and tries to peer into the dorm (edited)
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Two terminals are almost face to face with you as you burst into the dorm. The scouts outside cannot see them yet
2:43 PM
(You’ve still got your action )
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Panic Hippo 1/9/2023 8:08 PM
Oron fires a burst at the nearest terminal. (19/13)
8:11 PM
The two patrolmen will hold their action to attack if any terminal exposes themselves in the doorway
8:12 PM
(I went ahead and rolled it so you don’t get hung up waiting for me lol. They rolled a 20 and a 21)
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One of the bulking terminals is incredibly wounded, and both of them lumber into melee with you. (they'd be visible if they came outside, but with the melee now being inside, the patrolment cannot help)
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used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 1/10/2023 8:44 AM
Nekosmash Request: [1d20+3] Rolls: [18] Result: 21 [14] Result: 17
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 1/10/2023 8:44 AM
Nekosmash Request: [1d10] Roll: [5] Result: 5
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(21/5, the other misses) One of the massive crab claws smashes into you, sending you reeling back a step.
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Panic Hippo 1/10/2023 1:35 PM
Oron uses his storm armor to leap back 20 meters before firing on the terminal that hit him. (Oron will take the attack for moving out of melee from the terminal) (25/20) As he lands he will eject his clip and pop in a new one as an on turn action (provided by the gunslinger foci)
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(I'll double check on the HP thing, I was under the impression it was just an additional 2hp per level for warrior, not a factor of 2 per level)
Panic Hippo 1/10/2023 1:39 PM
(No rush or anything but did you get a chance to double check the hp debacle? I didn’t adjust my hp at level up between 3 and 4. Just wanted to make sure we are on the up and up 😁)
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(If you used the formula that generates above the hit points box on the character sheet then it is counting properly)
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Panic Hippo 1/10/2023 3:34 PM
I did. I used the formula from the character sheet.
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(then you are fine)
10:47 AM
(the formula is working correctly, just got a little turned around on what is supposed to count with all the different character options we have. You were also in melee so if you're leaping back and not taking fighting withdrawal as your main action they're going to get an opportunity attack on you, if you want to change anything knowing that you can, but if not, lemme know and I'll roll their attack)
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(the formula is working correctly, just got a little turned around on what is supposed to count with all the different character options we have. You were also in melee so if you're leaping back and not taking fighting withdrawal as your main action they're going to get an opportunity attack on you, if you want to change anything knowing that you can, but if not, lemme know and I'll roll their attack)
Panic Hippo 1/11/2023 11:43 AM
(Yep Oronnis gonna risk it and take the attack)
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 1/11/2023 8:16 PM
Nekosmash Request: [1d10] Roll: [4] Result: 4
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 1/11/2023 8:16 PM
Nekosmash Request: [1d20+4] Roll: [6] Result: 10
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(miss with a ten) The spike thrower fires, dropping one of the two terminals inside, as the last one charges you only to be gunned down by the snapshots of the patrol troopers as it appears in the doorway of the building.
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Panic Hippo 1/11/2023 8:26 PM
“That’s three. We had tracks for 5 so we have at least 2 more around here somewhere.” Oron points to one of the patrolmen “You come with me.” He looks to the other patrolman “You stay out here and keep watch. You are any termies sneakin’ outta the sawmill or the dorms you give us a yell ya hear?”
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Panic Hippo 1/11/2023 9:01 PM
Oron will lead the patrolman with him down to the dormitory and inside the door
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You've killed the terminals from this communal floor from what you can tell. Blue/Black blood in a spreading pool leaks from all of them as pinpoint shots at close range brings them down. The dorm stairs go up to a second level of bedrooms and down into a storage room. The living area and kitchen on this level have been turned into nesting material , couches ruined , and cookware scattered or scrap machined into crude weapons.
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Panic Hippo 1/12/2023 12:55 PM
Oron instructs the patrolman to watch the door as Oron heads up to sweep the second floor
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As you climb to the top of the stairs you look down the dorm hallway. There are twelve rooms here, six doors on each side, and a bathroom for men and women at the very end of the hall. It looks abandoned here and the doors to each of the rooms have been closed. They are made of a rotting wood, and the metal doorknobs are almost entirely covered in rust.
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Panic Hippo 1/13/2023 9:46 AM
Oron starts on the right hand side, moving quietly and trying to open the doors without being heard
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Panic Hippo 1/13/2023 10:38 AM
(I went ahead and rolled sneak dex if you want it. Got a 9)
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(We don’t need one here. I’ll call for checks if we do)
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The first door you open is a dorm room. It’s empty. There are two torn up beds here and a dresser that has been turned over onto its side and spread out everywhere across the room
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Panic Hippo 1/15/2023 12:48 AM
After making sure the room is clear, Oron moves to the next room
12:48 AM
Specifically the one on the left opposite the door he just checked
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This room is slightly larger than the one before and it looks like the foreman and site safety officer would have once shared this room. There is an extra desk in this room for them to write reports on that the other dorm you've searched so far did not have in it.
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Panic Hippo 1/15/2023 7:25 PM
Oron checks the desk for anything of significance (edited)
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The desk has a cabinet on it. The cabinet is locked with a simple mechanical lock that would have accepted a key.
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Panic Hippo 1/15/2023 7:37 PM
“Shit. Shoulda brought a knife er something to pry it open. I’ll keep an eye out” Oron moves onto the next room to search
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(now we need a sneak/dex)
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Panic Hippo 1/16/2023 8:44 PM
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used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 1/17/2023 8:44 AM
Nekosmash Request: [2d6] Roll: [6, 4] Result: 10
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As you reach out to open the door to the room, it explodes outward in a shower of splinters and debris. A massive mosk terminal roars , its claw smashing into the floor like a battering ram. (it is in melee with you, but you will be up first)
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Panic Hippo 1/17/2023 10:22 AM
Oron takes the attack from the Mosk to move backwards down the hall and open fire with his spike launcher. (19/24)
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used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 1/17/2023 12:39 PM
Nekosmash Request: [d20+5] Roll: [8] Result: 13
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(opporrunity attack is going to miss) The spikes punch through the thick plating of the mosk terminal, dropping them on the spot in a series of well aimed hits.
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Panic Hippo 1/17/2023 1:17 PM
Oron moves forward to check the Mosk. Looking mainly for keys or anything else of interest
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These Mosk were not the original inhabitants of the lumber mill. The Mosk on Dremlas tended to hide in the costal regions or under human settlements in the sewers , thought urban legends until just after the screen when the entire population was brought to the moon as part of a colony effort. The Mosk were just as harmed by The Scream and the resulting breaches as the humans were, and these mutated Mosk terminals found the lumber mill later after the humans had left. It looks as though they decided to make this place their home because it served as a shelter or nest, not because they understood the original purpose of the building. This Mosk does not have keys, a keycard, or anything else of value on them.
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Panic Hippo 1/17/2023 4:02 PM
Oron moves into the room the Mosk occupied and sweeps it for anything of value or possibly the key or anything he could pry the drawer open with
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There are no keys in this room. This was another simple dorm room and the objects within it have been utterly smashed beyond any hope of fixing it.
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Panic Hippo 1/18/2023 9:12 AM
Oron moves to the next room.
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Entering this next room you see there were two human refugees here at one point. The scavenging mosks have picked the corpses clean and ivory bones are all that is left along with some scraps of uniform and clothing. One of the bodies has a decaying leather bag around its arm and chest
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Panic Hippo 1/18/2023 2:06 PM
“Damn termies…” Oron moves to check the bag
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There is a ring or rusting keys inside the bag. There is also a small journal wrapped in waxy oilcloth, and a revolver that is empty.
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Panic Hippo 1/18/2023 7:06 PM
Oron stashes the revolver and tosses the keys in the air, catching them again. “Bingo!” He flips through the journal while making his way back to the desk
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They key is the right size for the desk. There is a click as the drawers and cabinet in it open. A binder for the sawmills operating procedures is in one of the locked drawers. The other has a large knife, a flare gun, and two packets of orders the sawmill was due to process for customers across the planet during better days in the planet's history.
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Panic Hippo 1/19/2023 11:09 AM
(question. is Saliv fully explored? Like could these customer logs lead up to possible outposts or survivors on the planet?)
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(it is not. In the saliv thread on your OOC server I posted a recent map, and everything in yellow has yet to be explored )
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Panic Hippo 1/19/2023 12:46 PM
(perfect. would any of these customer locations match up to the unexplored territory?)
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(two of them would connect to the far northern continent nobody has been to)
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Panic Hippo 1/19/2023 4:53 PM
Oron stashes the notebook and the rest of the contents of the drawer. “Better get the doc on the horn once we make it back.” Oron will check any remaining rooms before heading downstairs to check the basement floor
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There is nothing else here but junk and wreckage. The basement room is also locked. The key you now have opens it and the simple mechanical lock pops as you turn it. There is a release of pressure on the door as the lock disengages and the door opens. A long set of stairs leads into a dark and windowless basement.
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Panic Hippo 1/20/2023 10:37 AM
Oron calls out to the patrolman at the door. “Don’t happen ta have a flashlight on ya do ya?”
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Neither of them have been issued low light goggles or glowbugs, and this mission was expected to be a routine woodland patrol during the daytime.
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Panic Hippo 1/20/2023 11:45 AM
Oron uses the butt of his spike launcher against the wall of the stairwell hoping to make enough noise to alert anything hiding down there
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You disturb a few rats from the basement who walk past your boots and don;'t seem interested on bothering you or biting you. They scurry outside into the safety of the woodlands beyond.
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Panic Hippo 1/20/2023 2:19 PM
Oron speaks to the patrolman We need a torch. Something. I don’t like the idea of going down there in the dark. The beds upstairs have sheets. Let’s gather those together and wrap them around a stick for a torch”
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It takes five minutes for the sheets to be brought to you and wrapped tightly around a large stick. The shredded sheets and clothes are soaked in a bit of oil from a lighter one of the patrolmen has with them for lighting cigarettes. (edited)
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Panic Hippo 1/21/2023 2:44 PM
Oron raises the torch and heads down the stairs
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(D100, lets see if any trinkets are abound)
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Panic Hippo 1/22/2023 12:37 PM
(91)
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The basement has spare parts and oils for keeping the mill running in it. There is also a tattered pre alliance flag pinned to the basement wall on rusting nails.
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Panic Hippo 1/23/2023 9:58 AM
oron takes down the flag and places it in his backpack. He leaves the parts and oil for later. Maybe the reclaimed can help get this place running again. Once the basement has been confirmed safe Oron will exit and return to the patrolmen. They still need to sweep the lumbermill itself. based on the tracks they say earlier there is still at least one termie around here somewhere.
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(notice..wis)
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Panic Hippo 1/24/2023 2:57 PM
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Entering the sawmill building,the terminal that was in the area looks to have run. A trail of broken tree limbs and deeply set muddy footprints in the ground indicate a high trailed flight into the woods. You can say with a high degree of confidence that the butchery of their fellows has caused this last pack member to flee.
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Panic Hippo 1/25/2023 12:11 PM
Oron thanks the patrolmen for a job well done and tells them it’s time to pack it out. The plan will be to return to the outpost and send out a team to begin reclaiming and repairing the sawmill for the outposts use. Then get it touch with the Doc about the customer location records in the unexplored territory. Oron will also present the flag he found to the Reclaimed in hopes of sparking more memories
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(We can donate it to the Galactic museum if you would like and I can make an article for it. You'll get World Anvil credit for finding it) (edited)
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(We can donate it to the Galactic museum if you would like and I can make an article for it. You'll get World Anvil credit for finding it) (edited)
Panic Hippo 1/25/2023 2:14 PM
(Love it!)
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(sorry for leaving this. I looked at the thread to make the reply ping go away and forgot to come back. It kept tricking me into thinking I had a DM waiting)
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(I'll leave a list of goods needed to restore the place in the IA server. Maybe a mission to secure them from somewhere, possibly offworld? )
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Panic Hippo 1/26/2023 11:08 AM
(no worries! Aside from contacting Jasper i dont think there is anything else Oron would do.)
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(3xp, 5000 credits. We'll handle level up and shopping if any, and we can push into something new)
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Panic Hippo 1/26/2023 2:41 PM
sounds good! thanks!
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Panic Hippo 1/26/2023 4:19 PM
Purchasing Total Credits: 7,000 100 Rounds Ammunition: 50 Low Light Goggles: 200 Glowbug x 10: 50 Demo Charges x 3: 750 Remaining Credits: 5950
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Panic Hippo 1/26/2023 4:45 PM
(Noted all purchased items and updated credits and xp on my sheet. Oron is good to go.) Upon reaching his quarters Oron will send an urgent message to Jasper. "Howdy Doc. Got some good news fer ya. Cleared out a saw mill not far from the outpost and stumbled across an old customer log. Turns out they had some location data in parts of Saliv we havet got ta explore yet. Could be some folks still there....could be termies, but i think its worth checkin' out. Come along if ya want, if not all i need is transport and I'll check it out maself." @Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko - Hope ya dont mind me pinging you. wanted ya to see it but didnt want to clog up your feed 😄
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Dr. Jasper Artemis | Suko 1/26/2023 5:35 PM
(I don’t mind at all.) Great work as always, Oron. Seems we really are birds of a feather as I am also currently in the wilds, west of Old Forestall and have made contact with a group. I have a feeling I might be here for a bit longer. Perhaps you could check it out and after which we could meet and consolidate our research. Best of luck. Gone not forgotten ~Headmaster Artemis
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Panic Hippo 1/26/2023 7:13 PM
Oron thinks to himself… “The saw mill can wait for now. I think we need ta check out this location first.”
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(all the areas in yellow are unexplored, but the settlements/ ruins of settlements are in the same places so we can pick one of them to investigate)
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Panic Hippo 1/27/2023 9:38 AM
(Sounds good! I’m up for any of them!)
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(go ahead and pick one and we'll set off!)
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Panic Hippo 1/27/2023 5:04 PM
5:04 PM
How about this bad boy on the volcano island
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(sounds goo,d lets get a D10 for our general landing area away from the city)
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Panic Hippo 1/28/2023 6:07 PM
(That’s a one!)
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Heading into the destination zone you are dropped at the very coast, as the ship is not willing to risk getting close to any suspected settlements and their possible defenses there. This is a coastal zone made of a rocky beach and several large rocks where there is nothing but ocean, rocks, and thin trees that have been stripped by the passing wind. Palm fronds are scattered on the rocks in the wake of what must have been a devastating sandstorm, and the dunes have been piled high with dust.
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Panic Hippo 1/29/2023 11:31 AM
(Is Oron solo or are there any outpost members with him?)
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(solo. unless you've got henchkeeper you normally are not going to have NPCs accompanying you on missions)
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Panic Hippo 1/30/2023 11:26 AM
(Totally fine. Just wanted to be sure.)
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Oron takes a few moments to familiarize himself with the coast and searches for any tracks or signs of activity in the area
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(survive/wis for tracking)
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Panic Hippo 1/30/2023 12:44 PM
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There is a flock of Metaonvy that has come down from the highlands to drink at the edge of the sea, but nothing else looks to be in the area. There is no sign of terminals here on the beach or in the surrounding area.
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Panic Hippo 1/30/2023 1:35 PM
Oron takes that as a sign the closest is clear and makes his way towards the location he found
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(Each hex is 200km and has a few features in it, so we'll get a D10 for another if we're movin on)
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Panic Hippo 1/30/2023 8:29 PM
(Sure, we got a 6!)
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Heading into the woods that abut the northern side of the beach you come to the abandoned nest of the metanovy birds. It looks like a full sized pack of 10 adults lived here and several abandoned eggs have been left behind. One of them is not cracked. Each is about the size of a terran ostrich egg.
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Panic Hippo 2/2/2023 4:53 PM
(Sorry for the quiet. Had a crazy few days at work. Got a cigar and a beer picked out to unwind after work today then I’ll make a post) (edited)
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(sounds good)
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Panic Hippo 2/3/2023 12:47 PM
Oron moves quietly towards the nest. He examines the uncracked egg and secures it in his backpack. Maybe he will be able to hatch it. Further exploration in this area could uncover more eggs to hatch and raise, possible a new food source for the outpost. Once the egg is secured Oron will keep moving on
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You make it twenty minutes from the camp, and come to a stream where the pack looks to be taking on water and pecking at the grubs and other bugs that live in the long grass here. You have their attention but they do not flee, smelling one of their nests on you.
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Panic Hippo 2/6/2023 8:48 PM
Oron takes a few minutes to observe before slowly approaching the group. Maybe since he smells like them he can interact with them
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(survive/wis, or sneak/dex, your choice, just let me know what you pick)
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Panic Hippo 2/7/2023 3:07 PM
(11 on a sneak dex roll)
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You are able to get within 10m of the group without spooking them. (If you have a few questions about them we can ask and see what our observation gives us)
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Panic Hippo 2/7/2023 8:29 PM
(Yeah do they look aggressive? My goal is to see if Oron can ride one)
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(Not as of right now. You're sneaking up on them and they're just going about eating and pecking at the ground)
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Panic Hippo 2/7/2023 9:13 PM
(Can I tell what they are pecking at and could I get a handful of it?)
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(they're pecking at bugs and worms in the ground, nothing special about the dirt itself)
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Panic Hippo 2/8/2023 1:57 PM
Oron slowly closes the gap to the nearest one with hand outstretched trying to pet it on the back
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You manage to place your hand on the feathered back of the creatures,. It tenses at first, before allowing you to continue petting it.
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Panic Hippo 2/9/2023 12:36 PM
Oron spends a few moments petting the creature. once he feels it is calm and comfortable with his presence, Oron tries to climb on its back.
12:42 PM
(Oron will be, "The Space Cowboy" one way or another)
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used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 2/9/2023 2:35 PM
Nekosmash Request: [2d6] Roll: [5, 4] Result: 9
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The creature puffs its feathers as you climb onto its back in annoyance. It seems like it decides between bucking you off and putting up with this for now before finally settling, and deciding not to do anything about this for the moment.
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Panic Hippo 2/9/2023 3:13 PM
Oron keeps petting its neck and stays on it to get it used to him. once he feels the animal has sufficently calmed down and is comfortable he will use his legs to squeeze its sides in hopes of cuing the bird to move forward
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(survive/wis)
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Panic Hippo 2/10/2023 11:30 AM
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The creature tolerates this, and as you gently squeeze it begins moving forward through where the pack is pecking at the ground. The other birds warble and squawk as your mount moves through the group and slowly makes its way a short distance from the flock. It seems apprehensive to go too far away from them.
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Panic Hippo 2/10/2023 1:25 PM
Oron keeps comforting the creature. "Come on. i need your help buddy. Can you take me for a ride? promise we will stop and get some good food after." He nudges it forward again and tries to use his body to steer it in the direction he needs to go
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The creature is a bit slow to pick up on the direction you want it to go but this far it seems willing to walk around with you on its back. You don't have anything to control it other than squeezing your legs, and it is proving difficult
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Panic Hippo 2/15/2023 12:28 AM
(Ugh work has kicked my ass. Sorry for the quiet) Oron has become dedicated to forming a bond with this creature. Having something that can get him to the colony faster would be of great help. He could potentially outrun termies and make a quick escape if needed. Oron dismounts and searches for something that he could use as reins to help steer his new animal companion
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(no worries. Life comes first, sometimes this can be an obligation you just cant do on a long work day)
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Panic Hippo 2/15/2023 11:00 AM
(appreciate it!)
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There are vines in the nearby trees that look as though you would weave something together from them for now. They are not going to be a full on replacement for a proper rein and saddle, but for now , they will work well enough if prepared correctly.
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Panic Hippo 2/15/2023 7:18 PM
Oron gathers what he can and attempts to fashion reins
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(fix/int)
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Panic Hippo 2/16/2023 9:51 AM
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The vines are dried, corded, and made into passable enough reins. You think with light use you have about two days of life in them before you'll need to either make new ones, or get your new friend back to civilization for a proper set of gear.
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Panic Hippo 2/16/2023 1:55 PM
Satisfied with his work, Oron uses the reins to steer his new companion towards the colony he is here to explore.
1:55 PM
(I’m gonna need to name this thing. Can Oron tell if it is a male or female of the species?)
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(We don't really know anything about these, you've done more than more ot less anyone who's encountered one before, so as of now we cant really tell male from female)
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Panic Hippo 2/17/2023 11:18 AM
(got it! well Oron will be returning at least and egg and hopefully one adult to the outpost so we will find out more for sure!)\
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(I'll get you an outpost map with some labels so we know what the builings are, or at least have a way to tell them apart)
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At the outskirts of the settlement you come to an abandoned listening post. This was once settled and kept watch over the countryside and has been abandoned now. This outpost watched a river crossing but the bridge it watched over has been washed away by the river. Several work vehicles working on rebuilding it have been abandoned here.
Nekosmash pinned a message to this channel. 2/19/2023 10:22 AM
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Panic Hippo 2/20/2023 1:51 PM
Oron finds a safe place to hitch his new companion and begins to sneak closer. as he gets near the he readies his spike thrower and fires a shot into the air in hopes of startling any termies that might be hidden out of their hiding spots
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(sneak/dex)
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Panic Hippo 2/20/2023 8:38 PM
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This listening post is abandoned. Sneaking close to the western watchtowers with your mount, it does not look like anything lives here, nor has tried to live here for at least a year.
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Panic Hippo 2/21/2023 12:23 PM
(Are there any signs of termies? Like tracks or anything)
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(No, the place is a ghost town, at least this facility is)
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Panic Hippo 2/23/2023 12:06 AM
Feeling confident knowing the station is empty, Oron first checks both of the machine gun nests at the entrance looking for anything valuable and any clues as to what happened here.
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The weapons are in place but have been rusted heavily, exposed to several seasons worth of elements without anyone taking care of them. THeir ammunition has likewise rotted. This outpost reminds you of abandonment as opposed to being conquered, or the site of an atrocity
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Panic Hippo 2/23/2023 1:06 PM
Oron takes a moment to think this over. If it was abandoned, why? Maybe there are some more clues in the other buildings. Oron begins moving clockwise around the outpost, starting with the tent then moving to large building next to it looking for valuables, useful items or any clue as to where everyone went
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On a white board in one of the command buildings it looks like an evacuation plan has been drawn up. The storm surge that washed away the bridge was something they knew was coming and they made plans to not be here before their link to the other shore was cut off. They planned to travel on foot, and to travel light through the soon to be flooded landscape.
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Panic Hippo 2/24/2023 3:14 PM
(Are there any indications to which way they went)
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(over the bridge while it was still here, but it's gone now)
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Panic Hippo 2/25/2023 12:07 PM
(Gotcha. I guess I meant more like did they have a specific destination in mind?).
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(We cant tell from what's been left behind here)
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Panic Hippo 2/26/2023 1:08 PM
(Got it. Last question. Would it be feasible for Oron to take a picture of this with his compad so he can take an image back with him?)
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(Yep! I always pictured them more or less like modern smartphones, so it can take photos)
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Panic Hippo 2/27/2023 11:35 PM
(Perfect!) Oron takes a picture of the evac plans and moves from the tent to the larger building to its right moving clockwise around the outpost
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(The one with the fuel tanks in it, or the ones with the beds in them?)
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Panic Hippo 2/28/2023 7:52 PM
(Fuel tank)
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The large building was meant to store supplies to sustain the camp for a long period of time. The fuel here is stale now and has been reduced to something like a gel, it would destroy any engine it is poured into now. The crates are still sealed and are marked as having uniforms, rations, support equipment and camp supplies inside.
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Panic Hippo 3/2/2023 1:09 AM
Oron will check out the crates to see if the rations and equipment are anything that can be used at the outpost
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The uniforms and survival kits are in good condition. No one has tried giving the reclaimed clothes before to the best of your recollection. If they do not need them, the various communities being welcomed into the Inheritors may have a use.
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Panic Hippo 3/2/2023 3:54 PM
Oron will note this location so these items can be reclaimed in the future before giving the building another once over checking for anything of interest or signs on what happened here. Oron will then move to the next building to the right (the one that looks like a bunk)
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The bunk is orderly. Beds have been made in military style. Animals have come and eaten some of the fabric , making this threadbare. Nothing has been left behind here, further proving this was done in an orderly way.
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Panic Hippo 3/3/2023 11:08 AM
Oron sighs. “Something happened here, but they sure as hell didn’t leave behind any answers….” He exits the bunk and heads to the building at the lower right hand side of the map
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(so far all signs point to they knew the flood was coming and decided to evacuate ahead of it before they were cut off, and just didnt have time to load up the whole camp before leaving)
2:59 PM
The building you enter is a workshop. Simple repairs on gear, on the vehicles outside, and on the weapons the camp was equipped with were done here. The workshop is adorned with tools, spare parts, and a scanner that can be used for diagnostics of weapons and vehicles
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Panic Hippo 3/6/2023 12:34 PM
Sorry for the quiet the last couple of days I fell over the weekend and ended up breaking my shoulder and my ankle and I’ve been in the hospital. I’ll I’ll catch up as soon as I can.
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(no worries buddy, feel better soon, and thanks for letting me know)
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Panic Hippo 3/6/2023 2:16 PM
Not a problem. Sounds like recovery will be rough. I’ll keep ya posted
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(sounds good! let us know if we can do anything!)
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Panic Hippo 3/10/2023 3:07 PM
Just checking in. Still in the hospital. Probably will be for a few more days now. Feeling better but sounds alike recovery will be a while. Once they get me home I’ll probably feel like I’m in a better place mentally to pick back up.
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(speedy recovery friend, will look forward to you being home)
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Panic Hippo 3/14/2023 9:39 PM
Thank you! It’s been rough! Still stuck in the hospital for another week but then I get to come home!
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(Happy to hear you;'re on the mend, every day is progress and that's fantastic)
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Panic Hippo 3/15/2023 8:35 PM
(Would Oron be able to tell if the workshop has what the truck outside needs to be repaired?)
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(The workshop has some things, your fix and other skills will let you jury rig it for now with that)
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Panic Hippo 3/16/2023 4:48 PM
(Oron would give it a shot and try to fix the vehicle)
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(fix./int)
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Panic Hippo 3/18/2023 10:34 PM
(That is a two 😆)
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With the tools on hand and the age of the parts you are unable to fix the truck. Fresh parts and a proper vehicle workshop can fix this, but for now it is outside your ability to handle in the field.
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Panic Hippo 3/23/2023 5:47 PM
Sorry for the quiet. I finally got out of the hospital and home but it’s been a rough transition.
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(no worries buddy, hope it gets better for you)
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Panic Hippo 4/20/2023 1:37 PM
(I’m nearly ready to rise from the dead. Just wanted to check in. Still not able to move most of my right side but I’m feeling better. Physical therapy will start in a couple more weeks. Between recovering from this injury and dealing with some family member’s death I’ve had a rough go at it this spring.) (edited)
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(Just glad to hear from you man, take all the time you need)
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Panic Hippo 4/20/2023 1:47 PM
(Thank ya. I’ll be glad when life gets back to normal and I can enjoy blasting space zombies again 🙂)
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Panic Hippo 5/18/2023 7:14 PM
(Life update! Mobility is much better! I’m on week two of physical therapy and nearly ready to start 75% weight bearing again. I’ve returned to work and after several road bumps there I’ve got the swing of things again and life is returning to something resembling normal. I still have 3 more weeks before I can think about PT for my shoulder but being able to move has brought life back into me)
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(glad to hear it! Lemme know when you're feeling like picking his back up and we can get going!)
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Panic Hippo 5/19/2023 12:51 PM
(I think I’m good to go. I know it’s been a while so if you need to forfeit this quest and have Oron move on to something else I’m ok with that)
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(I kinda remember w hat's going on. our last post was that we can't fix the truck and there's not enough parts and tools on hand/enough technical knowledge to do it)
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Panic Hippo 5/20/2023 4:25 PM
(Got it. Do you remember if we explored all of the abandoned camp or where we moving on?)
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(this was the last thing we were checking out, you found supplies and whatnot here, old stuff, but something for the IA reserve army)
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(and we were hoping the truck could let us drive it out, but we can't, so its up to us now if we want to call to airlift it out and do something else, or get it out of here and keep exploring)
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(we were so close to the end of the mission)
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Panic Hippo 5/22/2023 12:38 AM
(Fair enough. Well I know that Oron had found a metanovy egg and managed to tame one. So I think I’m OK for an evac to report findings and get the egg somewhere safe for incubation and further study)
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(3xp, 5000 credits. I'll get you their statblock )
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(this will count as a mission for the conservation society too since you've got a viable baby we can raise from scratch to eventually know all about it)
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Panic Hippo 5/22/2023 9:00 AM
(That puts me at level 5 too!!)
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Panic Hippo 5/22/2023 9:10 AM
(Putting this here to track my level up) Level up (5) HP increase to 39 Skills points spent: Stab 1, Administer 1, Pilot 1 New Foci: Close Combatant (edited)
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Panic Hippo 5/22/2023 9:53 AM
Purchases and Sales Selling Laser Rifle +300 Purchasing Med. Advanced Weapon -60
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(Ok Oron is leveled up and ready to rock and roll)
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(Did you have a bunch of skill points saved up? Going from 0 to 1 is 2 skill points each, so this is an expenditure of 6, not 3)
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Panic Hippo 5/22/2023 12:20 PM
(That’s skill points spent on each skill not final skill level if that helps) (edited)
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(so you're between levels on those things then)
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Panic Hippo 5/22/2023 12:20 PM
(Yep) (edited)
12:21 PM
(Plus I got a point in stab from the close close combat foci)
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(I think jasper is planning to start exploring worlds from IA down to the central play area so IA can get linked to the inter polity transit system. Would you want to be doing some of that? )
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Panic Hippo 5/23/2023 9:37 AM
(That sounds amazing)
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(alright. I'll textually harass the boss tonight and we'll get a group thread together)
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(alright. I'll textually harass the boss tonight and we'll get a group thread together)
Panic Hippo 5/23/2023 6:41 PM
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Panic Hippo 8/9/2023 2:55 PM
(I think I may have found a new motivation for Oron….xenospecies conservation. Studying unintelligent species from other planets and starting a safe conservation facility on Saliv or another IA territory)
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Panic Hippo 2/1/2024 12:23 PM
Hello! i have risen from the dead. 😄
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(Welcome back! Jasper and Kror have moved on to another mission. I can give you a rundown of what IA has been up to and we can pick up with something if you're ready)
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Panic Hippo 2/1/2024 1:24 PM
(sounds good to me. i saw the update that you have a trip coming up. dont worry about it till you have free time. enjoy your trip!)
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(I am back! IA is working on securing the last couple footholds on Saliv, exploring the worlds around them, and are trying to make friends with the locals there to get ready for some upcoming expand influence actions the faction plans on taking, so exploration with a twist of something else seems like the order of the day over in IA land)
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Panic Hippo 2/5/2024 11:38 AM
(Welcome back! hope you had a good time. Im up for that. Oron is defintely built like a soldier so maybe he is the muscle for some exploration? Or involved in something to expand the outpost he was working on with The Reclaimed? Whatever you got works for me.)
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(working with the reclaimed sounds good. Anything you want to pick up befoer we get out there?)
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Panic Hippo 2/6/2024 11:15 AM
(Nope! I think Oron is good as is. I don’t think he gained anything of note before I had to step away from the last IA mapping mission.)
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Oron makes their way back to Saliv after leaving the mapping mission and is eager to return to the Reclaimed and their small settlement. There are twenty reclaimed at the fishing village now and the huts have been remodeled. Salvage and scrap along with some materials they've obtained from other sources have been used to sketch out where some rudimentary walls and defenses might be. A few of them tilt their frames upward to look as your ship comes in to land, though none of them break from their duties for long.
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Panic Hippo 2/7/2024 1:30 PM
Oron casually walks out of the ship and greets the nearest reclaimed with a handshake. "y'all are doin' good. Whose been in charge while I've been away?"
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Adrian the gun mage emerges from one of the buildings. "Oron. You're back. Good to see you. Sounds like its me you're looking for. We're making some progress, and this place is going to be totally different by time the end of the month rolls around. We've got some big plans for this place, and more reclaimed are supposed to be on the way"
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Panic Hippo 2/8/2024 12:51 PM
"thats good! The reclaimed are gonna need a safe place to live. Glad we can give them that. what are the reclaimed saying about all this? If were making a home for them we need their feedback too."
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"They're quiet. They don't say much unless you talk to them directly. We've got a big job today though. THere's a windmill nearby that we're going to go check out. If it's in good shape we're going to use it as a power plant to pump energy from the wind back to our fair little encampment here. Might be nice to have warm showers and some actual holoscreen shows to watch. So what do you think. You game?"
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Panic Hippo 2/8/2024 1:16 PM
Oron smirks, "Always...we should get someone to create a council for the reclaimed in the meantime. A way for them to voice their opinions. I have a feeling they won't do it for themselves unless we get the ball rolling. This is their home and i want them to steer it just as much as we do." Oron touches near his neck and the helmet of his storm armor extends covering his face. "I'm ready to roll. Lets get this place some power."
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(survive/wis as we head out. It's going to be just you and Adrian for the moment, the Reclaimed have a few projects in town they need all hands for unless you get into trouble )
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Panic Hippo 2/9/2024 10:07 AM
(thats a three boss)
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Adrian gets a bit lost on the way there and you're unable to help him figure his way back onto the right trail until the noon sun rises overhead. You make your way 500m from the windmill and begin to overlook it with the gun mage. It appears that a pack of six terminals have moved in, scrapping and scavening for any food that they can before moving on elsewhere.
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Panic Hippo 2/10/2024 1:30 PM
“Six ain’t bad. I think we can take ‘em. How about we split up and flank ‘em. I’ll sneak on over to the far side of the windmill and you hunker down right here.”
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Adrian seems to be in agreement, they're not sure if they can take three on one but they have a couple rune shots up their sleeve they can make an attempt with.
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Panic Hippo 2/12/2024 12:54 PM
(sorry for the quiet yesterday. spent some time with family.) "youll do great Adrian. I believe in ya. how about you let me take the first shots. draw their attention and you can pick 'em off from behind?"
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(weekends are always slow around here, real life comes first)
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(sneak/dex as we get into position)
2:42 PM
(he will wait for you to start shooting, lets see if we're noticed or not, depending on how that goes we might have conditions for either surprise or an execution)
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Panic Hippo 2/12/2024 7:11 PM
(That’s an 8)
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Nekosmash
used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 2/13/2024 8:43 AM
Nekosmash Request: [2d6] Roll: [3, 2] Result: 5
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The terminals are focused on stripping the mill down and aren't paying much attention to the land around them. You and Adrian creep through the undergrowth to take up positions 100m from them, and the terminals remain unaware
8:47 AM
(we have execution conditions, thats' only going to work to kill one each though if you both hit. At that point they'll be aware of you, so we lose that condition and it'll be conventional combat to mop up the rest)
8:47 AM
(an execution attack is a skill check ,not an attack roll, so it would be a shoot/dex check against a DC of 8)
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Panic Hippo 2/15/2024 8:59 PM
(Gonna go with the execution and rolled a 11)
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(what weapon are you using?)
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Panic Hippo 2/16/2024 9:57 AM
(spike thrower)
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The first terminal you target is bracketed by the heavy spikes and you see them vanish in a red mist. Adrian fires from the other side of the mill.
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used /roll
Dice Maiden BOT 2/16/2024 10:07 AM
Nekosmash Request: [2d6+1] Roll: [5, 1] Result: 7
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His shot misses, and the five terminals begin to run inside the mill for cover, out of sight.
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Panic Hippo 2/20/2024 7:55 AM
(Does this behavior seem odd to Oron? Like wouldn’t he expect them to charge him like terminals he has fought in the past? This might be due to me forgetting things from my absence though 😁)
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(nope, they act on instict but that does not make them suicidal. They are being attacked and running to a place they feel safe, a behavior not much different from other creatures that rely on instinct in place of intelligence)
10:08 AM
(They also don’t see you or Adrian so there’s nothing for them to run at )
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