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(I know @Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] and @Obsidia Sharpshot are heading up north. We're all going to be getting into the system around the same time, just waitng to see if any of the other folks are sending anyone, and we'll all use this space)
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Soren (Grim) 2/9/2022 12:03 PM
(Is it something I could do?)
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(You're in the middle of a mission right now and you were able to teleport across the universe twice last month to get in position for other things. I think the polities need to just get this one),
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Soren (Grim) 2/9/2022 3:46 PM
(I struggle with fomo and wanting to do everything but those are good fair points)
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(I'll see if I am done in time. I am always interested in more NFSS facetime)
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(if you want to out of time it we can, i know i stopped you from going while everyone else got organized)
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(clawd also would love to go but is still finishing up his mission)
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( @Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso is coming as well)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/11/2022 8:24 AM
(Excited to put the new ship to work!)
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(Okay, I think the roster is as put together as we can make it. @Teucer you can out of time this because I originally told you no but it doesn’t make sense you wouldn’t with how this shaped up)
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(does this mean I can out of time it and clawd can join?)
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(Teucer is in the next system from where this is taking place and all he really has left is a lore dump from me , Claud is very far away is on a mission. This is not out of time. The rest of those involved here are not on missions )
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(aaahhh ok, no worries then hopefully I can get in on the next one šŸ™‚) (edited)
11:27 AM
(good luck everyone!)
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The ships of the Greystar Confederation enter the system right before Rorke’s Drift and the Ship captained by Iracus enter the system. It seems that the Northern Free State Singularity are also here and have been for a few hours. A battleship glides forward at the head of their formation and they are three hours from achieving orbit over the inhabited world.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/13/2022 4:40 PM
The Greystar fleet drops from spike travel into the Vouris system and starts making it's way toward the inhabited world "Comms: Send tightbeam transmissions to the NFSS Battleship, Rorke's Drift and the NMC ship." "Hail to the ships on approach to the planet. This is Agent Carson and Agent Sharpshot of the Greystar Confederacy on an exploration mission to explore the signal we all received." (edited)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/13/2022 6:17 PM
NFSS ships do not change their heading, but their frigates and patrol boats maneuver into a screening position around the exterior of the foundation. A broadcast is beamed to all incoming ships as they translate from metaspace to real space, "Void's Greeting, ISF and Greystar vessels. This be Roman Nistor of the Irradiated Republic and representing the Singularity. Welcome to Vouris. How may the Singularity be of assistance?"
6:19 PM
(NFSS Ships showing up on sensors. ) 1 BS 4 Cruisers 2 Logistics Ships 7 Frigates 4 Patrol Boats 1 Troop Transport (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/13/2022 6:26 PM
The Element of Reason, a newly built science cruiser and the latest addition to the Lamplighter fleet, drops out of spike space along with it's heavy frigate escort, Euclid's Bulwark. As it enters the system, the two starships set course for the local planet and then responds to the hail by the Greystar and NFSS fleet. "Greetings Greystar and NFSS ships, it's a pleasure to see some friendlies here. This is Dr. Iracus Varanu representing the scientific interests of the Lamplighter organization today. It seems we are not alone in what interesting mysteries await down there."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/14/2022 8:38 AM
"We are looking for a peaceful interaction.  Our fleet was ready to defend itself and the precursor site against known enemies such as the Rachk or other irresponsible, aggressors.  I'm happy to see the NFSS and ISF.  I believe we all have a positive outlook on the future of the Iron Sectors.  I would propose at a minimum, non interference between our expeditions.  At best, cooperation." Using the Ghost Talker, he asks Comms, "Anything on passive scans of the planet from here?"
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/14/2022 8:54 AM
(how large is the Greystar fleet?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/14/2022 9:07 AM
2 cruisers 2 logistics ships 2 corvettes 2 frigates
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Eisheru, et al. 2/14/2022 9:10 AM
(Want to give Teucer a chance to jump in on this before NFSS responds again)
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(Teucer will be arriving with his ship and the Silent Star)
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(Am I the ISF representative out here?) 2 ships slip into system. The larger one dwarfs the naval courier but neither show up well on the sensors available to the fleets. After making the appropriate acknowledgements to the ISF, Greystar and LLF vessels, Teucer chooses to hold any response to the NFSS, waiting to see their reaction to Jake's appeal for cooperation
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Eisheru, et al. 2/14/2022 9:56 AM
(Are you trying to remain hidden from NFSS ships? or just not responding at present?)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/14/2022 10:05 AM
There is some background chatter coming from the NFSS Battleship before Roman Nistor begins speaking again, "Cooperation be something we are willing to consider if the ISF and Greystar are amenable to working as contractors on behalf of the Singularity."
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(depends if Iracus is here for just LLF or ISF as well. If I am the sole representative I will be more overt. I was going to fall inline behind other ISF member so we show a more United front)
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(I was just about to say that too)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/14/2022 11:03 AM
(Iracus is here as a private employee of LLF considering the ship is owned by them - so neutralish third party but probably operating in conjunction with the ISF? Something like that)
11:04 AM
(Basically just following whatever protocols should be followed by the LLF in relation to all other groups)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/14/2022 11:07 AM
(So both ships out in the open, Teucer? If you are trying to hide one or both the NFSS ships are actively scanning the system for hidden ships)
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(out in the open, I'll prep an opening message)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik]
"We are looking for a peaceful interaction.  Our fleet was ready to defend itself and the precursor site against known enemies such as the Rachk or other irresponsible, aggressors.  I'm happy to see the NFSS and ISF.  I believe we all have a positive outlook on the future of the Iron Sectors.  I would propose at a minimum, non interference between our expeditions.  At best, cooperation." Using the Ghost Talker, he asks Comms, "Anything on passive scans of the planet from here?"
Eisheru, et al. 2/14/2022 11:19 AM
(Everyone right now is at System's edge, so scans are not going to be able to pick up much of anything from the planet except that it exists and the preceptor archive transmission signal. And you would see that the NFSS ships have a several hour head start towards the planet) (edited)
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Teucer mirrors the NFSS opening message "I am Teucer, of the Elysium Protectorate and representative of the ISF. It is good to meet you Roman Nistor, let us have an amicable and mutually beneficial engagement. What do you mean by acting as contractors? Surely anything inside this archive can be shared for the benefit of all involved?"
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Eisheru, et al. 2/14/2022 11:44 AM
Roman responds in a friendly tone, "Generally, the group that arrives first claims the site. And no disrespect intended to your colonial navies, but you be outgunned and have no meaningful way to challenge our claim to the planet at present. However I not be looking to start a fight. Transmitting terms to your ships now and we can discuss further after you have had a chance to review." A document is beamed to each ship in formation for review. You can all see that they have not slowed their approach towards the planet that is the origin of the Preceptor signal. # NFSS agrees to contract Search and Acquisition services of the Preceptor Archive to the gathered ISF, GSC and LLF detachments. # NFSS agrees to provide fleet support, security, provisions, equipment, repairs, medical care and other various support operations. # All spoils found in or around or related to the Preceptor Archive(s) will be documented and accounted for by NFSS administrative officials. ISF, GSC, LLF administrative officials will be allowed to verify the authenticity of the database as updates are made # All spoils found will be split in a 60/40 manner. 60% to NFSS and 40% to ISF, GSC and LLF detachments # ISF, GSC and LLF detachments agree to thorough inspections of all prior to leaving Vouris system conducted by NFSS security teams # Any attempts to smuggle spoils or otherwise circumvent this agreement will result in the nullification of this agreement and all spoils will be transferred to the Singularity.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/14/2022 12:27 PM
"No disrespect taken Roman, the numbers speak for themselves. We'll look over the terms and respond shortly. I'm certain we can come to an arrangement", Jake replies amiably. Jake leaves the tightbeams open to Icarus and Teucer's ships when the transmission's cut by the NFSS fleet "Helm, steady course toward the planet." "Teucer, Iracus! Nice to see the two of you again! A pleasant surprise here this far from the home systems. I hope we get to sit around and have a drink soon. Preferably in celebration of a success here at Vouris. Icarus, doing some moonlighting for the LLF? Teucer, new boat? It's beautiful."
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/14/2022 9:46 PM
ā€œPleasure to see you as well Jake, and I managed to find a bit of time away from the madness of Crown emergencies to spend some time diving through ruins. But a drink sounds nice, who knows, maybe we will find some booze down there!" Iracus pauses as he finishes reading through the terms and says, "And looking over these terms I don’t see anything too concerning considering they beat us here with a war fleet. I do think we should ensure ā€˜spoils’ simply refers to things of a physical nature and that any digital information is freely shared between all parties.ā€ (edited)
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(Seen, just dont want to get between the discussion)
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"Roman. We didn't come looking for a fight, we came to discover knowledge that would benefit the millions of citizens in the ISF. While you have the larger fleet today, that may not be the case next time and I would like you to extend the same courtesy you would expect from us in that situation. A 40/40 split would be better for all involved. LLF is an independent contributor and so they can take the remaining 20%" Teucer transmits his counter offer to the NFSS war fleet. "Long time no see Jake, we'll have to catch up after this. Iracus, it is good to see the LLF out here"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/15/2022 1:50 PM
(I can’t post easily until this evening, internet is sucking at my parents today.)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/15/2022 3:12 PM
"I be confused, Mr. Teucer. Be the fine folks in Greystar still part of the ISF? I had though they had declared independence as well? Seems like yer reasoning for who gets how much of a cut is not being applied any sort of consistency." There is some silence for a time before Roman begins speaking once again, "I think there may be some confusion as to why we are offering this agreement. The Singularity be fully capable of exploring and recovering the Preceptor Archive without your aid and be prepared to do so. We be generously offering to share a portion of the rewards with you all so that we may lighten the burden of effort. You have not presented a sensible reason as to why we should take less of a cut when we are willing to provide the support necessary for you all to conduct extended excavation operations. Not to mention security on the ground or in the local gravity well."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/15/2022 8:12 PM
ā€œOpening a dialogue to discuss mutual benefit given the current distribution of assets is much appreciated Roman. My friend Teucer has been out in the void a while, it may be that the news of our independence had not reached him. I too do not quite get what you’re proposing Teucer. Please allow us a moment amongst ourselves to clarify. Teucer, Iracus, are you amenable to that? I’m happy discussing on the open channel if we’d rather, but I’d not wish to waste Roman’s time.ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/15/2022 9:54 PM
Distracted as something on his second monitor catches his eye, Iracus unmutes himself to say, ā€œOh of course, happy to talk however and clarify things. Just one quick question, how do you classify digital information in such an exchange? Or anything easily transmittable or copyable that is discovered down there? Am I right to assume such knowledge would be shared between all parties involved? I mean it’s not like there is a need to make something digital, artificially scare, this isn’t the early 2000s after all.ā€ Iracus lightly chuckles to himself as he muted himself again
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Eisheru, et al. 2/16/2022 8:25 AM
There is a few minutes of silence before Romand responds to Iracus, "Information, technology, blueprints, machinery would all be treated the same. You all would be getting your portion and we would get ours. Digital information is just as much a resource as anything else and we are not interested in any sort of mutual information sharing agreement for this recovery operation."
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/16/2022 9:24 AM
(Neko, do all groups know exactly where on Vouris the archives are?)
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(We know exactly where on the surface the signal is, but neither fleet is in orbit yet so we have no information on conditions )
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/16/2022 9:34 AM
(Just wanted to make sure I knew what info we had, thanks)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/16/2022 10:47 AM
Jake nods at Iracus’ transmission ā€œVery well. It seems negotiation on an open channel it is. I propose this: 40% to NFSS, 30% to Greystar, 15% to the ISF and 10% to the LLF of the gains from the expedition. The Greystar fleet will commit to coordinating with the NFSS to share the burden of item 2 of the contract for the length of the expedition. Regarding the knowledge and non material assets acquired, I would offer to the NFSS a cooperative effort with the Greystar Confederacy alone to combine our shares of knowledge. In the case of unique items, or a finding that cannot be simply shared, the research that results from such a find will be performed jointly and shared equally. We do not have any information or research sharing agreement in place with anyone at this time except those left over from when we were a part of the ISF. Those do not apply to anything after our independence was declared. For administration, the GSC, ISF and LLF representative present during the entire documenting process. (I think that was already there just clarifying) As far as a breach of contract. I would not be held accountable for the actions of those not under Greystar authority. I do not believe that either Teucer, Iracus, or myself would betray an honorable agreement and would strike that from the bargain. For your peace of mind and a tidy contract, Roman, I suggest that the offending party is removed from the agreement and their shares divided according to the established percentages to the NFSS and the remaining parties.ā€
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Eisheru, et al. 2/16/2022 11:21 AM
"Please be standing by while we review..." Roman says calmly Another couple minutes pass as they mull over the counter-offer, "An interesting counter, Mr Carson. As far as breach of contract stipulation, we will amend the terms so that only the group that violates the contract will be punished, not all. The offender's share will be split evenly amongst the remaining parties. We also appreciate the offered support of your fleet. We also would request that your ships be participating in all interdiction operations to discourage any smuggling. Should we find evidence that you have supported any smuggling your share would be forfeit." "As far as the percentage split, we are unwilling to accept less than 55%. We counter with this, 55% to the Singularity. 25% to the Greystar Confederation and 10% each to the ISF and LLF. We accept your offer of Information Sharing contingent upon you ending any and all technological sharing agreements with the ISF and their independent agencies."
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Eisheru, et al. 2/16/2022 11:31 AM
(Sorry for any confusion, not looking for GSC to back out of the deal on Saliv. Just any other tech sharing agreements with ISF) (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/16/2022 11:39 AM
ā€œWe will participate in item 2 fully, including interdiction operations. It would be presumptuous to agree to a moratorium to working with any another for research purposes in future. I will certainly guarantee that anything learned as a product of our work together here will be held solely by Greystar and shared only with the NFSS.ā€
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Eisheru, et al. 2/16/2022 11:51 AM
"Thank you, Mr Carson. Mandate Common not be my first language, I appreciate you getting at the spirit of my words. That is indeed what be intended" (Edit): "We will let you all be discussing this new deal. Contact us when you have made a decision" (edited)
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damnit Jake, selling ISF down the river already? "Mr Carson. I am fully aware of the current political situation. I am sorry I was not clear in my original message." Teucer's tone is cold, a sharp contrast to his previous message to Greystar. "Roman, Teucer will be just fine. I was proposing that as an independent apolitical organisation that works for the benefit of all parties involved that The LLF gets a 20% share. 40% would be allocated to NFSS based on their primacy to the claim and their contribution to the effort. The remaining 40% would be then split between the ISF and Greystar. The ISF is more than willing to match the GSF contribution to the security of the archive. We simply failed to anticipate the need. I hope that is clearer but if you require any further clarification please let me know" (edit: realised the ISF probably can't match the NFSS force) (edited)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/16/2022 3:56 PM
"We be appreciating the clarification Teucer, but as we have stated we are unwilling to negotiate away more than 45% ownership of the archive. And while yes we are sure that the ISF could provide more support, that support is not here now and nor would it be here any time soon." "We would also caution against sending for backup in an attempt to assert your Polity's dominance"
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(Not timely at least , most of our ships are very out of position to quickly pivot to this)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/16/2022 9:15 PM
On a tightbeam transmission to Teucer and Iracus "Teucer, I honestly thought you and I, along with Iracus, would discuss and come to a joint proposal to present a united front to the NFSS during the time we have before we make orbit. Instead, there was a proposal tossed out and an assumption on an open line. Roman suggested we talk amongst ourselves and get back to him, twice. I left our tightbeam to you both open and cut my outgoing to NFSS... Twice... to give us a chance to collaborate and was ignored. Given the quick responses by you both without consult, I felt I should look out for Greystar's interest based on what we bring to the table here and now. You both dealt the first cards without any input and I felt it forced my hand. All that is on the political level though, not personal. Our personal friendships and bond aren't in question in my mind. I respect you both and I really am looking forward to taking on the archive's challenges together leaving politics in the airlock. I think we can make a good team and bring something useful back to our respective powers. And if we can continue to stand on our personal friendships, have that drink when we're done."
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/17/2022 9:16 AM
Responding to the private transmission, ā€œI agree, the two offer did go ahead a bit quick, when all I wanted was to clarify 'spoils'...ā€ Iracus says a bit cheekily, ā€œBut, this is my vacation time. I’m just here to just tour the sights, snap a few pics, maybe take a credit and press a dinosaur into it, anything is possible.ā€ ā€œAnd there are there two things that will make this a great vacation, one is information related to the precursors of North-East sectors and any related data regarding them. And then two would be to safeguard the information contained down there for future generations. So with that in mind, if you two are willing to accept the original split of 60% to the NFSS, 40% to IFS & Greystar split equally, then I am willing to forgo any physical share on behalf of the Lamplighters so long as there is agreement to share recovered information and data with the Lamplighters along with scans of any physical items for archival purposes of items found here in their raw state. Anything discovered after, would be up to the party's discretion to share with us, although it would be encouraged. However, we will agree to share, for free, any additional insights we learn should said information be of vital use to its discovery. We will also agree to non-disclosure agreements with each party separately for some amount of years and would agree to exclude weapon knowledge from this arrangement. So essentially we would act as a warehouse for information along with providing each party additional resources for researching said information without providing your 'competition' information relating to your share. For the Lamplighter's mission to be successful, the restriction of information goes counter to that, in the event of another calamity this disparate information store will run counter to the future success of all living kind. So, what do you two say?" Iracus begins clacking away at his keyboard while waiting for a response, looking at his watch.
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(good here, just waiting on replies )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/18/2022 10:42 AM
(I’m getting something together summarizing)
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(sorry, busy day. Just going to read through and I'll get a post together)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/18/2022 12:27 PM
(no worries Teucer, I didn't want to put this out before you put your thoughts in. I'll wait 'til you post)
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(maybe I am reading the exchange wrong but I am only seeing once when I didn't engage on the private line. I'll explain IC but my initial offer was an attempt to separate LLF from the polities in an attempt to carve a little more for each polity.)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/18/2022 12:57 PM
(Edit: I thought (That's right, ) your initial proposal was on an open line with no input from GSC and Roman responded. Then Icarus open lined another parameter while Jake was holding the phone, If that wasn't right, then that's my bad.) (edited)
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(agreed. My message first message was open and without consultation. I didn't realise you were counting Iracus' clarification into that. I thought you were counting 2 snubs on my part.)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/18/2022 1:07 PM
(No problem! All good man!)
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Teucer responds on the tightbeam transmission to Jake "Jake. I fully intended on negotiating with you. My message was an opening gambit to separate the LLF from the two of us so that the conversation was between the NFSS, the LLF and the polities. If NFSS recognised LLF as an independent party that could benefit all involved, they may have been willing to take a smaller cut. I disagree with your subsequent action but we may be able to maximize what we can get out of this deal. My thought is that we present a divided front but that we are in fact United in getting the most of this. How do we break this 55% limit?"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/18/2022 5:32 PM
ā€œHang on a minute Iracus, I’m going to talk with Teucer a momentā€ Blanking and muting the channel to the LLF ship, he turns to Teucer’s image on their tightbeam link ā€œDangit, yeah, that definitely threw me off. Well, we’re here now. I’m sorry I misinterpreted it. You had me worried. I expect the 55% is a hard line for the NFSS without a change of circumstance or a new variable. Plus, I strongly interpret their current stance of cooperation to the presence of the Greystar fleet. The Silent Star might be a part of moving the needle toward the ISF, but that deal of information and research exchange between GSC and NFSS is not something I wish to jeopardize. A major advantage for the ISF is that information exchange will give you a friend who knows what the NFSS has learned from the Archive. I agree the LLF can be separate, especially since they appear to be expecting to be included just because who they are. The nice thing is all they want is data. I got the distinct impression the NFSS isn’t going to go below that 55%, but I’m game to try. They’ve the bigger presence and a head start. I’m much happier bringing my fleet back intact and full of cargo from here. What do you think about this and we’ll bring Iracus in once you and I get squared. NFSS 55%, They’ve made it clear that’s their hard line. Greystar 25%, ISF 20% and LLF 0%. Of materials gained The ISF joins Item 2 coordinating as the Greystar fleet has agreed to. Greystar and NFSS share info and research resulting from their gains as agreed. The ISF and LLF share their information and scans as Iracus suggested and will allow Greystar a copy of the raw data given the condition that the GSC won’t share with the NFSS. In return, we’ll use any excess cargospace beyond what we need to bring ISF’s shares back to ISF space. We will spearhead excursions into the Vault for an additional 10% split between the ISF and GSC.
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(what's the last line?)
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Groshim/Bivitas 2/20/2022 6:10 AM
( @Teucer I believe offering the PC's services for entering the ruins and retrieving the loot in return for an extra 10% loot taken from the NFSS to split between Greystar and ISF.)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/20/2022 7:59 AM
(That’s right Groshim. LLF, GSC and ISF doing the vault exploration for the extra 10%. Trying to figure some way to boost our percentage.)
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(Just wasn't sure where the extra 10% was coming from) "I have no issue with the agreement as it stands. The extra 5% is easily justifiable given your fleet contribution to the effort, though how you managed to get them here so quickly astonishes me. I will get some flack for not getting more but I think it is fair. Let's get vault diving"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/20/2022 3:09 PM
Tightbeam with Teucer Jake smiles "The advantages of a streamlined bureaucracy my friend, independence makes for expedited action." Good naturedly he adds, "I'd vouch for you if you'd like to come put a Greystar patch on that uniform." "More seriously though, I think your tact of keeping our relationship on the cool side here is good. You've already set that stage, let's continue with it. We can share that drink after this party's complete." Jake brings Iracus' comms channel back into the conference "Iracus, I think Teucer and I have come to something we can get behind. This gives the LLF more data and information than in the split proposed by Roman if the NFSS isn't amenable to giving you the entire database. Here's what we have."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/20/2022 3:17 PM
#1 NFSS agrees to contract Search and Acquisition services of the Preceptor Archive to the gathered ISF, GSC and LLF detachments.  #2 NFSS agrees to provide fleet support, security, provisions, equipment, repairs, medical care and other various support operations.  GSF and ISF will support these in a joint effort, coordinated by the NFSS, including fleet operations to intercept smugglers.  #3 All spoils found in or around or related to the Preceptor Archive(s) will be documented and accounted for by NFSS administrative officials. ISF, GSC, LLF administrative officials will be allowed to verify the authenticity of the database as updates are made  #4 All spoils found will be split in the following manner. 55% to NFSS, 25% to GSC and 20% to the ISF. #5 The NFSS and GSC will share information and research resulting from their portions exclusively.  ISF will share information with the LLF, and also with GSC with the stipulation that GSC does not share this portion with NFSS. GSC will provide spare cargo space for ISF's transport of materials back to ISF space. #6 ISF, GSC and LLF detachments agree to thorough inspections of all prior to leaving Vouris system conducted by NFSS security teams in the presence of representatives of the inspected.  #7 Any attempts to smuggle spoils or otherwise circumvent this agreement will result in the nullification of this agreement specific to the offender and all spoils of the offending party will be split between the remaining members as above.
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"This next covers your concerns and a fishing for more access. If you'd rather present your position independently, just say the word." Additional considerations: A) The LLF would ask for any information regarding the precursors of North East sectors and related data. B) I am (The LLF is) willing to forgo any physical share on behalf of the Lamplighters so long as there is agreement to share recovered information and data with the Lamplighters along with scans of any physical items for archival purposes of items found here in their raw state. Anything discovered after, would be up to the party's discretion to share with us, although it would be encouraged. However, we will agree to share, for free, any additional insights we learn should said information be of vital use to its discovery.  Regarding item B):  We will (the LLF would) also agree to non-disclosure agreements with each party separately for some amount of years and would agree to exclude weapon knowledge from this arrangement. So essentially we would act as a warehouse for information along with providing each party additional resources for researching said information without providing your 'competition' information relating to your share. C) The GSC, LLF, and ISF will agree to spearhead the vault explorations for an additional 5% share to each GSC and the ISF adjusting item 4 above (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/21/2022 10:24 AM
Iracus responds, "I think that sounds as good as we might be able to get things while ensuring all parties here benefit from the work of the Preceptors. I am also happy for that to be included in a united offer."
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(I'm caught up, if you guys are happy with this we can wrap this up with Nestor and move along to planetfall)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/21/2022 11:28 AM
(I'm happy with it, been letting Jake take the lead on this part b/c honestly Obsidia would too)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/21/2022 11:54 AM
"Very good Iracus." Jake opens the tightbeam conference to include Roman "Roman," Jake opens comms with a smile.  "We've come to an agreement within the parameters of your contract.  While ISF and Greystar have a good relationship, and we mutually support this contract now that we've discussed it, I would reinforce that the ISF doesn't independently speak for Greystar." "I've amended the contract with the parameters that GSC, LLF and IFS have discussed for transparency" "I've added LLF's proposals (Item A and B) and a last proposal (Item C) for your consideration." "We're ready to get started, Roman.  We look forward to working together with you to uncover the Precursor secrets stored here." (The previous posts have all the stuff we're sending to Roman)
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(Yeah, just need them to accept it, then I'll toss up our map and we'll kick this off)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/21/2022 6:10 PM
"If the Lamplighter Foundation and Greystar Confederation both would agree to a non-disclosure agreement for a period of 5 years as well as having all parties agree to having these negotiations formalized in the presence of the Exchange of Light then we accept these turns. We have an Exchange Representative onboard and we can formalize things on the ground."
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(What would his motivation be for asking for this?)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/21/2022 7:05 PM
(the NDA? -got burned on the information sharing agreement. Or the Exchange? Just for flavor and formality. Can nix that)
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(Oh no that’s good. I forgot about that but that makes sense now)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/21/2022 7:41 PM
"These terms are acceptable, I look forward to seeing you all on the ground."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/21/2022 8:23 PM
Jake nods "I'm happy with the arrangement. Thank you, Roman."
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Eisheru, et al. 2/21/2022 8:52 PM
(sorry i did not see point C. You guys are already spear heading the investigation per this agreement. You aren't gonna get another 10% for that already being covered in 1 and 4)
8:53 PM
(that was a big wall of text that i was having a hard time grasping as it was still partial legalese. Not gonna agree to point C at all)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/21/2022 8:53 PM
(No issues for Greystar)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/22/2022 7:42 AM
(I was the reason Eish missed that. Not on him. He had a poor secretary.)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/22/2022 9:17 PM
Hours Later... There is a broadcast sent out from the Singularity transport, SNS Ebonwing. "Commander Tucksberry. Good to be working with your organizations all again, though I don't remember most of you... Ah General Teucer you seemed to have survived Brizeno! Haha! Now at least if it goes tits up, I'm not completely surrounded by idiots! Glad you are here..." After a moment of laughing she continues, "If you are ready, let's get down to business and discuss our approach. Ensure we are all on the same page planetside...." (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/22/2022 9:40 PM
"GSC Agent Obsidia here. While I do believe securing the Preceptor Vault as quickly as we can is the best move, I'm also interested in scans of the surrounding area, especially those ruins and what look to be settlements nearby."
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/22/2022 9:49 PM
As the Element of Reason gets into orbit above the site, it begins to open up its advanced sensor array to start collecting data and transmitting what it finds to the other ships in the group.
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9:50 PM
"Ready to talk business whenever, looking forward to seeing this thing in person"
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"Commander Tucksberry, what a pleasant surprise. I look forward to working with you and your forces again. Unfortunately I didn't arrive here with a full compliment so I won't be able to support on the security front, my team and I can only advise." Teucer grins back at the Commander. "What portion of your compliment are you deploying to the surface? How much ground can they hold and for how long without relief?"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/23/2022 6:37 AM
"It's good to meet you Commander Tucksberry." Jake says amiably. He sits back a bit from the comms screen listening while the two chat
7:12 AM
(this article will get updated with the mission's advancement)
7:13 AM
(but we can tell from the map the terrain will be mountainous, volcanic, and otherwise unpleasant.
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Eisheru, et al. 2/23/2022 7:26 AM
"We have The Last Legion and a few scout platoons. We number 593. With you all here to make my job easier, all I have to worry about now is establishing and securing the perimeter around the archive. Now that I and my teams do not need to enter the archive proper, that frees up a great deal of resources. Barring a 50000 strong invasion force, we will be fine." "To your point Agent Obsidia, we can start sending out scouting parties once control is established. Our combined fleet in orbit can work on getting better scans over the coming days and weeks. While I won't stop you from going to the remains of what the colonists had here, that's going to be outside the scope of our mission. You will be on your own away from the archive. At least for the time being."
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/23/2022 7:31 AM
"Scans are more than good to start once we're in place - the Archive comes first. There might be value in looking them over once we are done there though."
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Eisheru, et al. 2/24/2022 7:57 AM
"If no one has anything else to add or bring up for discussion, we had best get boots on the ground." Already the battle songs of the Last Legion can be heard in the background of Commander Tucksberry's comms feed.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/24/2022 8:07 AM
Obsidia turns over command of Electrum to her crew and suits up in her TekShark power armor with her magma fusillade and heavily modified spike thrower and her other equipment, then straps into the Godwalker Ejecta and heads for the Archive location from orbit
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/24/2022 8:34 AM
With teleportation pads available, Iracus waits until the ground has been secured by the NFSS and instead looks over preliminary data from scans and begins to load his power armor with various gizmos and gadgets. "Hey!" Iracus points to one of his expedition leads, "Make sure nothing and no one comes back to this ship without getting checked and signed off as we agreed. We don't need NFSS poking around up here, lets keep this a clean operation." Once the ground has been secured, himself, several Lamplighters, most of which are former CAST employees, and their equipment will teleport down to begin setting up operations while a cargo lighter with additional crew and equipment for the expedition head on down as needed.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/24/2022 8:36 AM
"Commander, what's your plan to secure the area and what parts shall we play in that plan. Until something down there decides our plans need changing. Like you said, being all on the same page is a good thing."
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Eisheru, et al. 2/24/2022 10:37 AM
"Our plan is pretty straightforward. The immediate area surrounding the outside of the archive right up to the front door is our focus. The Last Legion will drop and encircle the area around the archive, approximately 200m in every direction. This first step of the operation is all going to be done as one. Ensure we don't die horrifically to automated defenses or whatever hostile flora and/or fauna might be around. "Once we are certain that the area immediately surrounding the archive is safe, we will being bringing down engineer teams to establish a base and a hardened perimeter. From there we will have staging areas for any logistical support you might need while delving into the archive."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/24/2022 12:24 PM
ā€œWould we be the quick responders in case of an unexpected event for the initial landing then? We could coordinate with Iracus to be readied at our teleport pads if that is helpful.ā€
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/24/2022 12:38 PM
"Ejecta is equipped for and capable of heavy construction, equivalent to 100 skilled craftsmen given the raw materials are available. I can assist with establishing the base and hardened perimeter once we've secured the site."
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Teucer looks at the less than skeleton crew of the Silent Star before answering. "My team and I will provide immediate air support should there be any hardened targets. I can provide immediate support to any conflict sites from there."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/24/2022 4:49 PM
"Teucer, we can assist in your team's deployment with our Teleport pad if the LLF's are occupied. We would also loan you a compliment of Greystar crew to bring your cruiser up to a minimum battle readiness. That's too nice a ship to be at risk from lack of crew if there's a threat up here." (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 2/24/2022 4:57 PM
(we got like upwards of 150 or so nerds ready to do whatever on Element of Reason and then a smaller number of defensive forces on Euclid's Bulwark - so we will go and do whatever is needed to be done. Euclid's Bulwark is atmo capable so can ferry folks in addition to our cargo lighter)
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(I don't think you'd know how understaffed I am. I was planning on having 1 on each ship which I hope would be sufficient to take them out of combat) "Thank you for the offer Jake but the intention is to respond with the gunship, not just the team"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/24/2022 5:01 PM
(Oops, sorry there, I didn't realize that was an ooc comment on the skeleton crew... my bad.)
5:06 PM
"Ahh, very good."
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(My plan was for the PCs to go into the archive , otherwise we kind of ez mode the mission by pushing it with hundreds of soldiers )
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Eisheru, et al. 2/24/2022 6:40 PM
(My thought too. NFSS will essentially work to set up a base camp that you all can come back to, to rest and recover. Gear repair, purchase maybe a few things, etc.) (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/24/2022 6:43 PM
(Good to go delving here, I think we were prepping for helping with securing the site if needed)
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(the air support was just in case we encountered local resistance before the defences were entrenched. Once in place, Teucer would join the delve if only to secure ISF interests in this matter)
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(sounds good. I think my end is set if you guys are)
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Eisheru, et al. 2/25/2022 7:34 AM
(Light this candle!)
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A series of drop ships and landers begin making their way toward the planet. Their holds are full of Last Legion soldiers and engineers who will begin establishing a field camp as soon as their boots touch the ground. The mountain peaks are a mix of snow and volcanic cash turning everything into a clinging white brown muck. It sticks to boots and to the ramps and sides of descending ships and vehicles.
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Teucer observes the landing from the air, hanging out the side door as the Osprey circles the site. Glad to not yet be standing in the slurry that the activity has stirred up, he takes careful note of differences in tactics and procedures. He knows the Last Legion as a battle hardened outfit and while not everything they do will work for EP, there might be some lessons to be learnt
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/28/2022 9:19 AM
Obsidia lands in Ejecta and clambers out, taking a handful of the volcanic slurry and chowing down on it, rumbling happily at the taste of the ash, a reminder of when it was a hard to come by on Acastus growing up hidden from the Still Lady and the regime before her arrival and so was a rare treat for her clan.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/28/2022 10:07 AM
Jake and Carillo get the fleet integrated into the NFSS command structure and ready their gear, planning to arrive after the staging area is secured, before if needed. The crews of the Greystar fleet perform their intel gathering routines that are second nature. "Obsidia, how's the gravel soup down there," he chuckles.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/28/2022 11:26 AM
Obsidia eats another handful before wiping off her hands and walking over to Jake and Carillo, "It's ashy snow, and it's delicious, you should try some! Volcanic ash was so hard to bring back on Acastus before the Still Lady left, so it's a delicacy and the crispness of the snow really brings out the flavor!"
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(I'm getting like...slush cake...kinda vibes? maybe? )
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Obsidia Sharpshot 2/28/2022 12:02 PM
(I was thinking it was looking like that really brown/black nasty snow once it's been piled and exposed to car exhaust for a few days, but slightly slushy)
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(YeS!)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 2/28/2022 2:35 PM
Jake looks skeptically at the culinary tastes of the Geon ā€œMaybe you can bag some up for snacks later. Might be good NOT to eat stuff we find down in the archive?ā€ He grins at Obsidia and looks around for Teucer, Iracus and Commander Tucksberry.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/1/2022 9:04 AM
A group of Lamplighters materialize nearby carrying several crates of things. Iracus stands out from the rest in his Titan Plate power armor, although it seems to be more used as a means of transporting the various gizmos and gadgets affixed to it than as a means of protection. Looking around, Iracus takes a survey scanner from a compartment that opens within the armor. As he reviews it, he mumbles something under his breath before replacing it and then flipping up a wrist mounted computer to jot down some notes. As he finished he gave the Lamplighters some instruction before turning to walk over to Jake and Obsidia, flipping down his visor. "Greetings Greystar, it is a pleasure to see some friendly faces out here." He takes a deep breath before grinning and saying, "Fabulous day for a bit of ruin delving wouldn't you say?"
9:04 AM
(What is the weather like here?)
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(Cold and light snow, with a light breeze. Visibility of about a kilometer or so) (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/1/2022 11:22 AM
Jakes wears a Greystar standard issue assault suit. He pops his faceplate smiling to greet Iracus and holds out his hand in greeting ā€œIracus! It’s good seeing you in the flesh again. I though you were NMC, moonlighting with the LLF? I certainly enjoyed our last discourse a few months back. It’s refreshing to have a healthy debate. Looks like we’ll be working together here. I’m looking forward to it.ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/1/2022 11:53 AM
Iracus shakes Jake's hand and says, "Oh there will always be something to do for the Crown. But my personal research is all private these days, much more freedom and far easier to approve expenses when you don't have a bunch of bureaucrats to appease. Plus with the LLF having pretty much absorbed CAST fully, it's mostly just a different signature at the bottom of the ol' email." Iracus smiled as he watched with a bit of amazement as Obsidia ate the volcanic slurry. (edited)
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Teucer watches as the delegation forms a small island of tranquility in the bustle that is the emerging military camp. I should probably join them now Unclipping himself from the safety line, Teucer dives headfirst from the circling gunship. Angling his body to guide his course, he trusts in the automatic braking system of his Icarus harness. Feeling the jerk as the harness activates, Teucer flares out, bringing his feet underneath him in time to land 20 meters from the group. "Good afternoon all. Interesting conditions we have here." Taking a quick glance around Teucer continues " Has anyone seen the NFSS representatives? I don't know if Roman Nistor will leave the fleet but I would expect Commander Tucksberry will want to talk to us before we start exploring."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/1/2022 5:38 PM
ā€œGood afternoon Teucer. Good to work with you again. Aye, I’m betting the same. Did you see anything that might do for a command center on your way in?ā€
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Eisheru, et al. 3/1/2022 6:33 PM
As if on queue, Commander Tucksberry saunters up. Her field emitter panoply is keeping her remarkably clean and comfortable given the current situation. She is tapping away on a wrist mounted compad as she walks up, "What a fucking beautiful day to trudge around in the muck, eh? At least we aren't being shot at this time! At least not yet. If anyone needs ammunition, energy cells, or medpaks you can pick them up from my Quartermaster back there..." she gestures to a Geon shouting at some porters moving boxes of supplies Leslie then pulls out a small sealed package and hands it to Teucer, "Take this. Hopefully you don't need it, but better safe than sorry." (It's a Laz patch)
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The facility is in sight from here, a large tunnel entry leading into dark mountains. The cliff faces are impassive and equally made of the same dark colored stone. If there are outward facing defenses they either haven’t been triggered or are offline
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/2/2022 6:26 PM
(I'm assuming it's not big enough to bring Ejecta in, correct?)
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(Correct )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/2/2022 7:27 PM
(Storm armor ok?)
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(Yep. Mechs are just big. Storm armor is man sized )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/2/2022 10:35 PM
Jake reaches out a hand to Tucksberry ā€œJake. Nice to meet you Commander Tucksberry. Looking forward to working you. I too hope that we won’t need such measures. It’s good to be prepared. Have you or the fleet run across anything interesting while securing the site?ā€
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/3/2022 12:11 AM
While Jake chats away Obsidia requisitions two medpacks from the Quartermaster, then seals Ejecta up and heads back over to Jake, where she rearranges her pack some while listening to the conversation.
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Surprised, Teucer accepts the laz patch gratefully, stashing it away in one of his hip pouches. "A very generous gift Commander. Thank you." Turning to wait for Obsidia to return, Teucer continues. "Do we have everything we need to continue into the archive? I can pull some of my team in if we need the extra capability"
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(I think just the PCs should be good here, we've got a pretty high level party and the squad covers a lot of specialties we already have) (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/3/2022 9:03 AM
(Does anyone have any skill in heal?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik]
Jake reaches out a hand to Tucksberry ā€œJake. Nice to meet you Commander Tucksberry. Looking forward to working you. I too hope that we won’t need such measures. It’s good to be prepared. Have you or the fleet run across anything interesting while securing the site?ā€
Eisheru, et al. 3/3/2022 9:04 AM
Commander Tucksberry's handshake is strong, almost hand breaking, "Likewise Agent Carson. Unfortunately we know as much as you lot, and that is a whole lot of nothing. A little jealous that I won't be going in with you all, but is what it is. We will be sure to keep the lights on outside."
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/3/2022 9:11 AM
(I got a doctor drone loaded with a few things. But that's just equivalent to heal 0)
9:13 AM
(wasn't planning on bringing it, but can. Just planned to not get hurt šŸ˜Ž)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/3/2022 9:16 AM
(Heh heh, awesomeness! I’ve got a couple as well that Jake can set to follow and monitor us while we’re delving. I was thinking of the Laz patch. It’s a heal check to use.)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/3/2022 9:18 AM
(oh that makes sense, yeah can easily load that into a drone since they can use it. But someone is damaged computer software, Iracus is all thumbs)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/4/2022 7:51 AM
"It's good to know you've got our backs Commander," Jake returns the handshake firmly. He turns to Obsidia, Teucer and Iracus "Do we want to go in light or heavy for a first foray? I've a couple floater rucks we can use for things we can't carry and drones if we want to be prepared for anything." (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/4/2022 8:57 AM
"Oh I think going in light, at least in terms of transportation capabilities, would be just fine. We got a whole team of eager folk ready to transport things to and fro. We can just go in turn on the lights, probably slap around a few robot defenders, and maybe unlock a door or two to get it ready for them to do the grav assisted lifting." Iracus gestures to the team of Lamplighters setting up things nearby
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"I have most everything I need on my person. Barring some specific environment challenges, I am prepared."
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/5/2022 7:50 AM
"I'm ready too," Obsidia says, slinging her pack on her back and standing up.
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(Sounds good. Map incoming)
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(I’ll throw some labels on this guy if we want them)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/5/2022 2:24 PM
(we enter from the bottom of the image right?)
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(Yessir
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/6/2022 2:54 PM
As the group gets ready to head in, Iracus turns on his Argus Web and begins to stream data to the Lamplighter team. He then keeps an eye out for anything that looks to be an access terminal or port to hopefully deactivate any security near the entrance. "Keep your eyes out for an access terminal or port, we might be able to disable the security and not have to deal with it. This thing makes short work of most systems, so let me know if you see anything." Iracus holds up and waves his black slab in the air before putting it back into a compartment in his armor.
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Entering the dark mountain facility power is entirely off. Not even emergency lights are on and your various suit illumination makes our a set of crossed keys on the ground, a symbol of the preceptors - the precursors to the present day Lamplighter Foundation. Access to a set of wards to the left (door at the chevrons) is accessible by a metal hatch door. The group can also move towards a large open area in the center of the facility
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/7/2022 7:09 AM
Jake links his argus web and suit telemetry to the support teams that accept his feeds and moves with the group. A floater ruck following about half full. At a glance, there’s drones, power cells, spare parts and a few other items neatly arranged. A medic stalker drone follows about 10m behind keeping the group in line of sight. A laser sleeper drone and almost silent ghostwalker float along above ā€œIracus, any secret handshakes the LLF send you with for old dusty archive access? Shall we clear as we go? Check the hatch to the left first?ā€ He looks to Obsidia and Teucer
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Upon entering the facility the drones begin to have trouble. They freeze at the threshold, the jamming and other ECM in the facility preventing their use.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/7/2022 8:22 AM
"I'm not sure anything we have will work here, but that's why the boys up top are here on the off chance we are all using the same password manager." Iracus looks over towards the door mentioned by Jake (Does the door have an electronic lock or switch or some kind of place to enter access codes?)
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(Does not, looks like its just manual pull to open)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/7/2022 8:46 AM
Looking back at the drones "Maybe they just have security against robot kind, considering Draco and all. Maybe we can just skip on through?" Iracus wonders as he walks up towards the door, sounding unconvinced they will be so lucky
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/7/2022 10:47 AM
Jake unloads the drones from the ruck, rearranges a couple things and moves on in ā€œSkip through. Yup, that’s what I’m expecting,ā€ he shares the sarcasm with Iracus with a chuckle.
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"I am loathe to leave an unopened door at my back so this first one definitely needs checking" While speaking, Teucer flicks through the settings on the low light goggles
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/7/2022 11:57 AM
(is the door solid metal or is there a window in it?)
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(solid metal, like a ship hatch, in fact it probably was taken from one)
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Teucer does not notice anything on the door that looks suspicious. A number of station raids have given him a sense for the typical ways a door might be structured to keep unwanted people out with an extra surprise or two. This door does not have any of those features.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/8/2022 6:49 PM
Obsidia walks up to the door and looks around at rhe group, "Anyone mind if I try and open it up?"
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/8/2022 6:59 PM
Iracus steps back from the door ready for action
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/8/2022 7:01 PM
ā€œThat’s what we’re here for!ā€ Jake moves to one side of the door, rifle ready to clear his lane when it opens
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/9/2022 8:48 AM
Obsidia grips the door and attempts to open it
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(Exert/str)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/9/2022 10:57 AM
(11)
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There is a wrench as the hatch opens into a darkened lab space. Lights begin to come on, and the remain on emergency power mode. There is also the faint sounds of an alarm box beginning to warble, but the power is too low for it to come on loudly.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/9/2022 2:21 PM
"Well crap. Stupid alarms." Jake pulls out a data phase tap and a line shunt searching around the door for a data line that might go to an alarm "Iracus, you wanna hook up to this thing if I can find a line and tell the alarm there's nothing to see here or something?"
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/9/2022 2:25 PM
"It would be my pleasure" Iracus grabs his black slab and sets it up to try and disable the alarm if a line is found
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While the engineers work, Teucer sweeps through the room, rifle raised, checking the corners and crevices for threats
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There is a line in the walls next to the door that you’d have to cut in to get to. With direct access Iracus would be able to disable it from there. There doesn’t seem to be security in here for the moment.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/9/2022 11:52 PM
Jake's armored glove has a section on the back of the hand that 'reorganizes' into a monomolecular metal cutting disc and he begins to make a rough access panel to the data line (Using the embedded toolrack from the tekshark) (edited)
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(program/int for Iracus, no issues cutting into the wall)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/10/2022 8:29 AM
(7, woof. Or an 8 if Jake can successfully assist šŸ‘€)
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(1, 2, 1 on a 3d6, need to update the firmware of my black slab) Iracus connects using his black slab and begins trying to bypass the security, although finds himself having a bit of a challenge more so than he would have expected "Hmm." Iracus says with his brow furrowed and lips pressed, looking intently as he taps away at the black slab (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/10/2022 10:16 AM
"This preceptor stuff is pretty advanced, eh Icarus? I wonder if there's a way to modulate the connection to the archive's systems to mimic the native data streams using a hardware filter" (Proposing to use Fix to aid Iracus. If that's a valid idea, I'm happy for Obsidia to roll it, I'm guessing her fix is better than Jake's 2d6+3)
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(its a program check, so we'd need to use program)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/10/2022 12:00 PM
(Program 13 (Mods for Tekshark and Blackslab added)) Jake takes a look at the approach Iracus used to crack archive's security system and tries a different tact
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The alarm shuts off after a final double beep, announcing this room is safe and anything lurking within will no longer be drawn in this direction.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/10/2022 4:42 PM
Iracus nods towards Jake "Nice work, you got some fancy tech there, I'm gonna need to upgrade soon."
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The lab space now that the alarms are off show something similar to what you’ve seen on Galatea when grails are used to produce items. A bank of computers and a large pad stand ready for activation.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/11/2022 11:18 AM
Jake sees that Teucer’s cleared the room and moves over to check out the bank of computers for any surprises before booting them up
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(No traps, if that's what you mean. You guys have handled anything nasty. )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/11/2022 12:49 PM
(Y’all want to boot this up and see what we see?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/11/2022 12:51 PM
"Let me try something once they're booted up, I want to see if I can Interface with it using my psionics," Obsidia asks the group as she walks in the room
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(yer, crack on.) Conscious about the security of the room Teucer moves back to the entry door to cover the corridor and allow the rest of the team to work undisturbed.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/11/2022 1:09 PM
"Yeah, Iracus, the suit's a work in progress. The base form is the TekShark pattern with a fair bit of customization left to do." The interface connector he was using at the door deconstructs and melds back into the suit as he walks over and activates the computer bank
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/11/2022 1:31 PM
Once the computers and machinery in the room is booted up and online Obsidia focuses her effort and reaches out with her mind - touching and connecting to all electronics in a 30m radius, hopefully giving her access to them and their data.
1:31 PM
(per the Interface technique hardened military or QECM shielded stuff, or advanced alien communications may not be affected at Neko's discretion) (edited)
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(We'd be able to interact with everything in here but the database, so Obsidia would be able to detect the robot arms in the ceiling to help the build process and the QA checking when the process is complete)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/13/2022 12:13 PM
Jake pokes around the interface and command structure of the computer banks for a few minutes seeing what options are available. He’ll be ready to move on whenever everyone else is ready
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/13/2022 3:06 PM
Obsidia plays around with controlling the arms and their settings before withdrawing the connection, "I could access the arms but not the database, probably pretty well protected."
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(Items can be made in here. It’s an assembly room/workshop)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/14/2022 9:31 AM
(does there appear to be any record of what it was previously producing?)
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You're reminded of how grail facilities work on Galatea , where plans are inloaded and the machine makes them. Without a well spring of metaspace to draw on, material hoppers must be on the premises or nearby somewhere. Out in the hallway, Teucer sees distant lights beginning to click on, sweeping the hallway,.
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"just a heads up, either the power is coming on or something is coming and triggering motion sensing lights. I need to know if we are staying here or moving on." Teucer calls to the rest of the group "If we are staying, I'll push down the corridor" (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/14/2022 3:32 PM
(Do I understand right: The assembly room will (probably) work once we link it to the Database?)
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(Correct )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/14/2022 11:26 PM
Jake moves to follow Teucer
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/15/2022 8:27 AM
"If there is something coming, lets deal with it before poking around the systems." Iracus says as he moves to follow Jake and Teucer
9:41 AM
The robot appears in sight and its powerful spotlights cast it into shadow. Its autocannon and multi grenade launcher rack, as it prepares to annihilate the intruders. For the jamming not to interfere with it, there must be a quantum core within. (initiative)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/15/2022 9:44 AM
!roll 1d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/15/2022 9:44 AM
Iracus Varanu | Rayan Roll: [2] Result: 2
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!roll 2d8k1+1
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/15/2022 10:01 AM
Teucer Roll: [5, 1] Result: 6
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/15/2022 10:02 AM
!roll 1d8+1
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/15/2022 10:02 AM
Jake Carson [Boggs] Roll: [2] Result: 3
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/15/2022 10:51 AM
!roll 1d8+1
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/15/2022 10:51 AM
Obsidia Sharpshot Roll: [7] Result: 8
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!roll d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/15/2022 11:37 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [4] Result: 4
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(Obsidia, Teucer, Life Destroyer 9000, Jake, Iracus)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/15/2022 3:07 PM
Obsidia levels her spike thrower at the robot and fires a burst of heavy spikes at it, "Anyone have any good ideas besides just reudcing this thing to scrap?"
3:09 PM
!roll 1d20+9+2
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/15/2022 3:09 PM
Obsidia Sharpshot Roll: [10] Result: 21
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/15/2022 3:10 PM
!roll 3d8+2
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/15/2022 3:10 PM
Obsidia Sharpshot Roll: [8, 6, 5] Result: 21
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/15/2022 3:10 PM
(Heavy damage)
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The bot takes some noticeable damage along its front armor, but seems very much still capable of harming you as the modified spikes punch into its metal body. (edited)
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"I got nothing unless one of you techies has tapped into the security system and can mark us as a friend. Push back into the lab, let's find some cover" Teucer steps back, following his own advice but leaving firing lines clear for the others before taking a shot.
10:12 AM
!roll 1d20+10
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/16/2022 10:12 AM
Teucer Roll: [6] Result: 16
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!roll 2d8+3
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/16/2022 10:12 AM
Teucer Roll: [4, 2] Result: 9
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the shot punches into its armored front as the grenade launchers rack.
10:55 AM
(Evasion save all)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/16/2022 11:05 AM
!roll 1d20 t5
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/16/2022 11:05 AM
Iracus Varanu | Rayan Roll: [13] Result: 1
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!roll 1d20 !Evasion Vs 5
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/16/2022 11:05 AM
Teucer Roll: [10] Result: 10 Reason: Evasion Vs 5
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/16/2022 12:42 PM
!roll 2d20 !Evasion vs 6 with disadvantage
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/16/2022 12:42 PM
Obsidia Sharpshot Roll: [11, 8] Result: 19 Reason: Evasion vs 6 with disadvantage
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/16/2022 3:10 PM
(Evasion save 12v8, success) (Roll20 roll)
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!roll 3d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/17/2022 2:37 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [8, 8, 3] Result: 19
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The grenades spin down the corridor, airbursting with flames and some kind of chemical accelerant that makes it seem to burn faster, brighter, and with more intensity. (19 if failed, halved rounded down if passed)
2:38 PM
(Jake is up )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/17/2022 6:15 PM
Jake moves up the wall of the hallway (Gecko anchors) away from the group to give less of a clump of targets and pulls out a stowed scrambler grenade, readying it for next round (Unless he’d know that it was unlikely to work against a robot that works in an ECM field)
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)it would work on the robot )
7:51 PM
(Iracus up)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/17/2022 10:41 PM
(Based on the security system jake and I got into, do I think it could be possible to try and get this thing to see us as friends?)
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(Could do a program /int to try to change its parameters)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/17/2022 11:25 PM
Seeing Jake with the scrambler, Iracus follows Teucer back into the lab to cover, trying to maintain distance from the others as he can to prevent clumping. As he does so, he pulls up his blackslab to try and change the parameters of the bot. (Move to cover and main action to ready blackslab) (edited)
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(top of the order with Obsidia)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/18/2022 4:48 PM
Obsidia avoids most of the flames, then returns fire with the spike thrower, standing mostly in the open and hoping to draw it's fire away from Iracus and Jake
4:49 PM
(26 to hit, 6 heavy damage)
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The bot takes a ponderous step backwards as the spikes knock off armor fragments and some sensitive equipment below.
10:25 AM
(Teucer)
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After shrugging off the impacts from the shrapnel, Teucer moves to cover Iracus' movements hoping to buy him a little time. His rifle kicks in his hand as another high velocity pellet is sent towards the large walker. (21/6)
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The shot takes the robot lower, blowing the armor off its knee joint. Broken pieces of it crumble to the floor as it’s autocannon racks it’s drum. Heavy bore rounds capable of punching through a light vehicle begin rocketing down the corridor toward you
5:00 PM
!roll d20+7
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/20/2022 5:00 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [19] Result: 26
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!roll 2d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/20/2022 5:01 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [7, 6] Result: 13
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)26/13 obsidia, and then Jake is up! )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/20/2022 7:26 PM
(Is there a hole in the armor big enough to stuff the scrambler grenade into?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/20/2022 9:58 PM
(reducing damage by 2 from Elemental Warrior [Earth/Kinetic], at 20/40)
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(not into no, but you can certainly toss a grenade near it)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/21/2022 8:12 AM
Jake tosses the scrambler grenade toward the robot’s feet and moves to the side of it within 10m (Ranged to hit: 18)
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!roll d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/21/2022 9:13 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [6] Result: 6
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(Save failed )
9:13 AM
!roll d4
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/21/2022 9:13 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [4] Result: 4
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(disabled for four rounds)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/21/2022 9:20 AM
ā€œIracus! Let’s see if we can make a pet! If not castrate or euthanize it without more destruction of fancy parts.ā€ (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/21/2022 10:00 AM
(How far away is the bot? I have the titan plates jump feature to help, although I'd technically be at 7m base speed now with the black slab readied, but I'm thinking trying to turn the bot on our side would be a lot easier up close and personal rather than trying to manipulate the general security system from afar)
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(30m from you)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/21/2022 12:39 PM
(can I use two movement actions to use the armor's leap ability twice to get there?)
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(I have never seen anything in the rules for why you cannot, but I am also reading it like you can only specifically do it on the action that is supposed to be your actual move, in this case sicne the bot can't do anything either way, I think we can say it works)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/21/2022 1:42 PM
Iracus shouts to Jake "Let's do it!" As he uses his armor's boosters to propel himself to the bot. (Double move to get to the bot)
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(brings us to top of the order with obsidia)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/21/2022 2:43 PM
Obsidia grabs one of her readied medpaks and starts applying it to herself while there's a lull in the fight with the robot stunned "Great timing on that grenade... Damn thing hits like a truck."
2:43 PM
!roll 2d4+1
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/21/2022 2:43 PM
Obsidia Sharpshot Roll: [4, 1] Result: 6
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/21/2022 2:43 PM
(26/40 HP)
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(Teucer up!)
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Seeing the team cluster around the machine, Teucer holds his ground. Unwilling to get caught up incase the bot reactivates, he watches the team work, looking beyond them into the corridor incase more threats appear (Hold action) (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/22/2022 7:17 AM
(Do we need a line shunt on the ā€˜bot to hack it?)
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(Yeah an y hack needs a shunt)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/22/2022 7:59 AM
Jake moves in opening up one of the rents in the armor made by Teucer and Obsidia enough to place a shunt on something that looks important
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There is a satisfying click as it mag-locks into place.
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(bot cannot do anything this round, so we'd be at Iracus, who can attempt the hack now)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/22/2022 1:57 PM
As he landed at the bot and Jake attached the line shunt, Iracus quickly got to work connecting to the shunt and started trying to bypass the bots security.
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(program/.int)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/22/2022 2:00 PM
!3d6 k2 +4
2:02 PM
!roll 3d6 k2 + 4
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Dice Maiden BOT 3/22/2022 2:02 PM
Iracus Varanu | Rayan Roll: [3, 2, 1] Result: 9
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(we can implant one command into the bot)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/23/2022 8:38 AM
Seeing the success, Iracus will simply try to set the bot to 'safe mode' so the bot can be more of a menacing paperweight than a menacing kill-bot.
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It goes into standby mode, devoid of all programming and directives until such time someone returns to implant new orders into the menacing security bot.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/23/2022 11:22 AM
Iracus let's out a sigh of relief, "Alright I think we are good now, should just stay in standby mode. Nice work team."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/23/2022 1:53 PM
Jake side eyes the inert bot ā€œShould we disconnect its power supply in case there is some fail safe reactivation routine somewhere, or are you confident it’s safe?ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/23/2022 2:00 PM
"Well redundancy is ideal. So I'm definitely in favor, although my skills on the hardware side of things isn't the best if it's more complex than removing a battery." Iracus looks in the opening to see if anything obvious sticks out.
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"if you are concerned that this thing will come back to life, lets put it down now. We can recover it later and you can make your repairs. I'd rather not be blindsided by a threat that we had thought neutralised." Teucer starts advancing on the team clustered around the inert bot, ready to start putting bolts in important looking areas
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(fix.int)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/23/2022 4:29 PM
(12)
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The power feed is cut and just to be sure that it won’t reactivate the battery is entirely removed.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/23/2022 7:14 PM
(Are we out of combat round time?)
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(Yessir, we're set now, robot isn't coming bacl)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/24/2022 8:00 AM
Jake grabs a bundle of medpaks and opens it offering up the other two as he opens one ā€œThere’s more on the ruck if y’all need ā€˜em.ā€ He wraps the pak around one of his armor’s medports and grimaces a half second as the injector puts the treatment into his veins !roll 2d4+1 ! Medpak
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/24/2022 9:39 AM
(Rolled a 6 on the medpak)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/24/2022 2:02 PM
"I'm good for now, thanks." Obsidia says to Jake as she takes two medpacks from her pack and injects them both.
2:03 PM
(healed 3 and 6, up to 35/40)
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(dont forget to apply your strain from each one too)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/24/2022 2:04 PM
(Yep, I'm at 3 strain out of 14)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/24/2022 2:09 PM
(Strain: 8/14, 1 temporary. HP: 32/35) (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/24/2022 2:42 PM
"Nah thanks, I'm good here. Hopefully that was all the defense they have. You'd think the Preceptors would have a bit less deadly of a welcome for the survivors of an apocalypse." Iracus says as he circles around the bot inspecting it and letting his Argus Web capture it in full detail (What kind of tech level bot is this?) (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/24/2022 2:45 PM
After the medpacks take effect Obsidia joins Iracus in investigating the bot, "This bot is incredible, I can't wait to get a peek inside and at those weapons."
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(TL 5)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/24/2022 3:46 PM
"Definitely some advanced tech, that is for sure." (Was there anything left in that last room? What I understood is we need to find the main database to gain access to it's contents to boot up the assembly right?)
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(correct, you are understanding right)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/24/2022 6:54 PM
(The robot is in the hallway to the ...West of the assembly room?)
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Teucer remains tense as they deal with the aftermath of the fight, he doubts that this was the last security system. Grabbing a medpack, he unlatches a segment of armour on his leg, alowing him to stab the injector into his thigh. Returning his hand to his rifle, Teucer looks down the corridor, searching for threats and their next destination (edited)
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(+7 Hp +1 strain. 63/65 Hp 1/8 strain)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/25/2022 9:41 AM
ā€œI’m with you guys,ā€ he says to Obsidia and Iracus. ā€œWe’ll have time to geek out on all this fun stuff once this place is secure. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize, no?ā€ Jake looks for where the ā€˜bot may have been stationed for a hardline hookup for power and instructions to be fed before it started coming our way
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(right outside of it yeah)
9:42 AM
(We'll probably find what Jake is looking for as we explore other rooms)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/26/2022 7:22 PM
(What are those three rooms to the west of the workshop? are they open to the hallway?)
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(They’re open and we can explore them. They’d be larger more industrial spaces )
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/27/2022 4:36 PM
"Do we want to check out the rooms to the west or the main center area?"
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/27/2022 4:47 PM
"I think we should clear this hallway first, just start at the bottom and work out way up where it looks like it might connect to the database. Shall we?" Iracus asks as he starts to move to the southernmost room, pausing to look back at the group
4:48 PM
(can you pin the map please?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/27/2022 4:49 PM
ā€œAgreed, let’s clear as we go like Teucer mentioned.ā€
Nekosmash pinned a message to this channel. 3/27/2022 5:37 PM
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(We cleared the white room. Already in the south)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/28/2022 6:19 AM
ā€œChecking this western door a bit better than the first this timeā€ Jake searches the door using a survey scanner and data phase tap to see what he can see
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ā€œBefore we go any further. I’ve got 2 scrambler grenades left. Anyone else want to take one?ā€
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(So through the white room to the door on its western side?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/28/2022 6:39 AM
(Yes)
7:10 AM
Opening the western door you can see a long hallways runs the western side of this facility with several different rooms branching off it. This side of the station looks to be more focused on the habitation and comfort of the people that once worked here as staff- all gone now though you've seen no evidence so far of a violent departure.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/28/2022 7:55 AM
(Start at 2 and work our way north?)
šŸ‘ 2
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(agreed, no point leaving unchecked rooms behind us)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/28/2022 8:17 PM
(Works for me)
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Room 2 is an officers quarters and it looks like dealing with the security bot also caused some kind of stand down of the security system in this part of the base. The keypad is showing unlocked and the Iris doors begin to open as you approach. Inside you can see two state rooms, with a small dividing wall@keeping the beds somewhat private.
5:28 AM
Each room has a desk, a computer and a wardrobe
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/29/2022 9:48 AM
"Well hey look at that, looks like the facility sees us as friendlies now." Iracus says as he pokes his head into the room and once it is confirmed safe and goes to open the wardrobe.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/29/2022 11:11 AM
Obsidia walks over to the wardrobes and starts checking if they were unlocked, and what's inside if so, "That's good. I wonder what's survived all this time and the Scream too..."
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Two balls of what looks like yarn are on the top shelf of the arming case bolted into the wall near the door. They are about the size of a palm and seem to made of some kind of semi rigid material almost like resin.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/29/2022 12:31 PM
Obsidia logs them in the record of what's recovered for the agreement with NFSS, then puts them on one of the floater rucks for transport out.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/29/2022 2:28 PM
Jake will take a look at the desk on one side, checking it over for what’s obviously on it then looking it over for anything under a drawer, hidden area or compartment
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/29/2022 2:30 PM
(are there clothes or anything else in the wardrobe or just Strange String?)
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(the strange string that we can look at, and just what's left of normal looking PT clothes including fancy yellow reflective safety belt)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/31/2022 9:35 AM
"On to the next room?" Obsidia asks after everyone has looked over the area of the room they went to.
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The desk looks mundane enough. You sense no hidden compartments or anything within it upon a visual inspection. The computers themselves have not been interacted with, nor have the balls within the wardrobe.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/31/2022 10:37 AM
Finding nothing much of interest in the desk, he looks to power up the workstation at the desk he’s at
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The background is a cheerful sunset on a beach. A login screen appears, patiently waiting for user name and password to proceed.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/31/2022 11:01 AM
A connection cable builds itself out from his armor connecting through his black slab to a line shunt he places on the computer ā€œLet’s see what our friend here has access to,ā€ he mumbles starting a few of his favorite cracking programs.
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(program/int, we have physical access so hack is possible)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/31/2022 11:53 AM
(13)
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There is a chime as the faux password is accepted, and you see that in addition to a solitaire game the computer owner was about to win, there are also a pair of data drives attached to the machine.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/31/2022 11:59 AM
ā€œIracus, you like Solitaire? This guys almost won this game, I bet you couldn’t lose! Oh, and there is a couple data drives….ā€ Jake checks the directories of the drives. Looking to see what may be stored there.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/31/2022 12:10 PM
"I'm more of a hearts guy." Iracus says as he inspects the curious ball of string found in the wardrobe. "Odd they had a game up though, wonder if that means whoever was here left in a hurry." (edited)
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Some sort of algorithm was being developed here to better pinpoint how to advance the progress of a world without interrupting the social order. It is unclear why the work stopped or what might be missing- as it is highly theoretical.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/31/2022 3:56 PM
ā€œVery nifty. This stuff is sorely needed across post Scream civilization if it works as theorized…. Hearts eh? Haven’t played that in years. Fun game though!ā€ ā€œPull the drives or put a sticky note with the new password on the monitor?ā€
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/31/2022 5:10 PM
"Copy the drives and put the new password in our files" Obsidia says absently, joining Iracus in looking at the string balls
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As Obsidia touches one of the balls it begins to unfurl, covering her in a sharp green and teal preceptor archive websuit. The helmet slides into place perfectly fitting her head and the face shield somehow allows for the passage of food or water if the wearer is willing and something needs to be raised to the face.
6:37 PM
(Iracus is in his Titan plate I believe so that’s a pinch too big for it to cover you )
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Obsidia Sharpshot 3/31/2022 7:46 PM
"Woah... What is this stuff?"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/31/2022 7:46 PM
ā€œDon’t eat it!ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 3/31/2022 7:55 PM
"Some kind of nanotech wearable or something, how fascinating. Imagine if this could be replicated, you could fit an entire wardrobe into a small handbag." (Is it like a clean room suit kind of thing? just a bit less bulky?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 3/31/2022 7:57 PM
ā€œAye, it is very nifty. Be great for ship suits if it’s pressure sealed. Save a ton of space outside airlocks.ā€ Jake reaches over and pokes the suit on Obsidia
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Originally intended as pretech protective suits for disaster response personnel, websuits have found more martial use since their orig- inal creation. They resemble nothing so much as balls of leathery ā€œyarnā€ slightly larger than a human fist. When squeezed firmly, the suits instantly unravel into a tangle of thin nanocomposite straps that spread and merge together into a skin-tight protective suit around the holder, fitting under their current clothing and equipment. Most websuits still bear the ancient insignia of some long-lost disaster team, though others are simply single solid colors. The suit covers the wearer entirely, though the faceplate is transparent and allows normal speech and consumption. As with all pretech armor, the websuit is extremely comfortable to wear,
6:26 AM
and can be removed and restored to its compact shape by a firm tug on the release mesh. Aside from its protection from cuts and impacts, the websuit filters all dangerous gases from the atmosphere around the wearer and protects them from almost all non-military forms of corro- sive aerosols or liquids. The wearer can also ignore temperature extremes between arctic chill and a vigorous bonfire, though no protection is offered from lasers or other thermal-based weapons. If an oxygen tank is available, the websuit can serve as an effective vacc suit for the duration of available air. The suit draws the trace amounts of power it needs from the movement of its wearer, and requires no energy cell for operation.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/1/2022 7:41 AM
(Very very cool!! Is the other computer here in need of hacking as well?)
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(no, we have some incomplete uplift algorithms, but if we keep them or turn them over we will have to see what's decided at the end of the mission)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/1/2022 7:48 AM
(Great, yeah, the plan is to turn everything over in keeping with the agreement) ā€œWe ready for the next set of quarters? All clear Teucer?ā€
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Throughout the exploration, Teucer has kept to the corridor watching for further threats. Hearing the call from Jake he triggers his mic "All clear out here, moving to the next set" pushing forward, he takes position past the next set of doors.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/3/2022 8:53 AM
Jake moves to the next door and checks them over while waiting for Iracus and Obsidia to move up before opening them
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Room 3 is a more ornate set of quarters. There isn’t a military threat lurking in the hallway or inside the bedroom and the layout looks to be about the same - though the computer has failed in this room and the web suits are missing
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/4/2022 10:20 AM
"Well this looks nice and fancy, no more web suits though. Shame, perhaps the next room still has some more." Iracus goes to look at the computer and see if he can see why the computer failed (is the computer smashed or broken or just non-responsive/won't turn on?)
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(Non responsive and won't turn on. No signs of obvious damage to the outside)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/4/2022 10:33 AM
Iracus pushes the on/off button a few times "Hmm, seems immune to my most advanced troubleshooting methods. Perhaps some rats ate the wiring." He says as he turns his attention to the desk to see if it has any secrets to share.
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The desk has some carving worked into it by someone a little bit too bored with a pen knife or letter opener. It all looks to be nonsense and the doodles of someone quite over the boredom of working here. You see one place on the desk where carve lines should have passed through spongy wood but instead were interrupted by something harder that must be below the desk surface
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/5/2022 7:47 AM
"Hey come look at this, I think there is a secret compartment here." Iracus said excitedly as he started looking to see if there was any way to access what was hidden or determine if the desk would need to be broken to gain access.
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The desk will need to be broken or the entire topper will need to be lifted off.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/5/2022 8:44 AM
Jake moves to the other side of the desk ā€œI’ll grab this side Iracus, let’s see if working together it lifts off easy. If not, maybe we can figure a way to remove it without totally destroying itā€
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On each side of the large desk top you both put your armor assisted strength into it, and the top is pulled off, revealing some kind of hidden black box underneath
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/5/2022 7:35 PM
ā€œLook what you found!ā€ Jake leans in to look at the box more closely before either of them reach out to touch it
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It looks like a data drive of some kind. You're unsure of what might be within
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/6/2022 8:39 AM
Jake scans it and the area around it with the survey scanner and his panspectral optics, then examines the spot it’s sitting in before trying we do anything with it
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The device being hidden looks to be its sole defense. You sense nothing unnatural about it.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/6/2022 9:36 AM
Jake connects to the drive and attempts to survey the contents
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Two files are onboard. "Data_Package-(!) " and a short notepad file, titled READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO LIVE
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/6/2022 10:14 AM
ā€œInteresting.ā€ Jake copies the 2 files to a compad leaving the drive intact and unmolested then shuts off the wireless node on the compad and opens the notepad file to see what it says holding it so Iracus can see it can see it
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The file is a data spill of corrupted text and images. You get the sense this was once a complete log taken from somewhere, but time, improper storage, and other problems have caused it to decay over time. All you can make out are repeated warnings not to touch "the artifact"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/6/2022 10:26 AM
(Any chance of a program check being able to parse together anything more from it? If not he’ll move to see if anything is readable in the data package)
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(I just gave you what you'd have got assuming one passed, there's enough programming help on hand where a check becomes a stumbling block)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/6/2022 10:37 AM
"Well, that's ominous." Iracus says with a look of concern
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"OK, hands off anything else we find until we work out what this 'Artifact' is. I know what you lot are like. We can come back for any shiny gizmos later." Teucer mutters under his breath, "strange place to hide a warning"
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/6/2022 10:53 AM
"Well, let's look around for an Artifact, so we know what not to touch. And maybe some clues what happened to scare someone this much."
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Leading the move down the corridor, Teucer moves into room 4 leaving someone else to cover the corridor
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/6/2022 11:01 AM
(Neko, was that the data package, or the notepad file? Just want to make sure I read it right)
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(that was the note file)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/6/2022 11:15 AM
"I think we can at least say the yarn is not the artifact so that's good. Unless you are feeling weird or something Obsidia."
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/6/2022 11:17 AM
"Or that exposure to it needs to be long-term or direct contact. I'm not sure covering my TekShark counts as touching."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/6/2022 11:42 AM
ā€œAgreed,ā€ he says in response to both Iracus and Teucer. Looking at Obsidia he says with a smile, ā€œTasting is also touching Obsidia.ā€
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(the websuits are not what was causing the issue, those are safe)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/6/2022 2:53 PM
Jake puts the Data Drive from the desk on the Ruck and moves in front of room 4 watching the corridor while Teucer begins his search
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Entering room 4, it looks like this room belonged to the base commandant. The furnishings here are largely the same as they were in other rooms, just more well put together, bigger, and made from better materials. There is a computer in this room too and it looks like special attention has been made to keep it secure. You see a large anti-electronic tampering device has been installed around the processing tower, and the data lines running into it have been wrapped in metal to prevent direct access to the lines within for the placing of shunts.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/7/2022 9:12 AM
"Looks like someone didn't trust their coworkers." Iracus says as he looks over the tower, inspecting it "The must be some juicy information on here" (Does it appear to use a password or perhaps an access card of some kind?)
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(access card would be inserted in the top0
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/7/2022 9:58 PM
"Looks like there might be some key card to gain access, maybe it was left here somewhere..." Iracus says as he goes to search the desk
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/8/2022 9:35 AM
Jake continues his watch while listening through comms
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Teucer notices one of the bedposts is hollow compared to the solid metal of the others , after giving it a test tap with the gauntlet of his Armor (edited)
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The change of tone strikes Teucer prompting him to investigate further. Drawing his dagger, he continues to tap on the bed post, searching for a crack or crevice that can be opened with his blade.
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The dagger pops open a small compartment in the headboard and a data key and crumpled note are inside. The note looks like it’s some kind of attempt at putting together an alphabet or translation. The symbols are menacing. , angular things that almost have a menace of their own.
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Teucer picks both objects from their crevice, unfurling the crumpled note. A quick examination reveals nothing to Teucer so he turn it over to the rest of the group. "Are any of you familiar with runes or cryptography? Not sure what these characters are for. If it's a message it's untranslated. Not sure if it's related to the drive." Turning to the data key Teucer compares it to the access card port on the terminal.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/12/2022 8:45 AM
Iracus takes a look at the symbols, making sure his Argus Web is getting a good shot of it. He pulls out his compad to see if the Lamplighters have any of these symbols documented. (Doubtful, but curious to know if the symbols resemble the unknown alien language we have)
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(I don't think Teucer would have ever seen black sun symbols either if they are related)
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(These are new symbols, not related to anything we've seen before)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/12/2022 9:34 AM
"Interesting, doesn't look like we have any record of these symbols, maybe we can learn more from whatever is on the computer? Seems like they went through an awful lot of trouble to keep the access card hidden."
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/12/2022 10:41 AM
"Yeah, why don't you try the access card on the computer, see if it gets you in?"
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The message repeats over and over again, the only text on the screen , more feverish and with more mistakes
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/13/2022 6:45 AM
(Is that what’s on the computer’s screens after the data card was inserted?)
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(Yes)
8:36 AM
(the euro in the corner isn't there, I just couldn't get it to go away without clipping the top of the image)
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Teucer compares what is on the screen to the characters written on the crumpled piece of paper, trying to look for patterns or some sort of correlation between the 2. Teucer then taps on the keyboard, trying to see if there is a reaction on the machine. "Something about this is starting to feel a little off."
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/13/2022 8:59 AM
"I'm going to go out in a limb here, but I think whoever's stuff this was might have touched the artifact. That or just had a few screws a bit too loose."
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The characters are the exact same. Touching the keyboard just has the message scrolling down the background of the screen while some sort of diagram begins loading. You're reminded of old colonial net, where it takes several minutes to download a picture as the pixels render lone by line.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/13/2022 10:22 AM
Jake moves the visual feed of what’s going on in the room out of direct sight in his HUD and listens to the chatter absently as he returns to focus on the corridor
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/14/2022 8:50 AM
"They sure have some slow computers here, you think this is the artifact? This thing must be ancient" Iracus says as he taps on the keyboard to bring the diagram into full view
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(mental save for everyone looking at the monitor)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/14/2022 8:54 AM
(13v5 pass)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/14/2022 10:39 AM
(nat 20 vs 7, pass)
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(9v5 pass)
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(Jake is outside, so I think that's everyone) The diagram that loads is a menacing spiral shape, and some notes written in normal script begin with a technical report. The relic is getting energy from somewhere, almost endless amounts of it and the Preceptor's believed this relic could be harnessed, and the energy it receives would be able to power untold numbers of homes, facilities, devices, and so on. Its energy potential seemed almost limitless, and an expedition was launched in the direction the energy was being beamed from. Of the relic's origin, it was found frozen in the ice on the northern side of the planet, and upon thawing out, began to receive this beamed energy from elsewhere. The report slowly breaks down into the alien language, before turning into scrap data. They seemed desparate to try to find some way to interrupt the energy transmission towards the end of the report, the words breaking down into TURN. IT OFF. (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/14/2022 12:04 PM
"Well that's terrifying..." Obsidia says as she shivers slightly in her armor.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/14/2022 2:35 PM
ā€œSo you guys gonna turn that thing off now?ā€ He asks a little nervously, not certain the warning is for this machine here or the one the diagram shows…
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/14/2022 2:37 PM
(did we feel anything when the diagram showed?)
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(since you passed the save, you do not feel anything)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/14/2022 3:29 PM
"The report is a bit unsettling, but quite fascinating. I wonder if this device somehow uses metaspace to transmit gathered power across vast distances. Perhaps from some kind of Dyson sphere from a long dead civilization? How very curious." Iracus ponders the device for a moment, "If my theory is correct, it might be leaking some kind of metadimensional radiation that somehow mentally impacts beings that get close to it, would explain the crazy notes and fears. Do any of you have metapsionic or nullification abilities?"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/14/2022 3:34 PM
ā€œJust a boring mundane here Iracusā€
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/14/2022 3:55 PM
"I can transmute and fabricate materials and I'm sensitive to the presence of Shadows."
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/14/2022 4:03 PM
Iracus nods "Then this could be quite challenging to properly secure. Even more so if rather than a faulty power transmitter, this device is some kind of weapon it's creators sent in advance of another attack to weaken their targets, it would likely have some failsafes built in to protect against tampering. Whatever it is however, these are some truly incredible figures." Iracus then tries to see if there are any other reports on the computer, primarily looking for medical reports of impacted crew or notes of where the object is stored.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/14/2022 4:28 PM
"I could possibly transmute some readily available material into a dense shielding if we need to transport it, but that would likely tax my transmutation to the limit or be impossible depending how big the relic is."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/14/2022 6:36 PM
(Is the thing still on or can Jake tell?)
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(The medical reports are not within what this computer is connected to. We do not know if the relic is on but the evidence we have so far would indicate probably yes )
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/14/2022 7:32 PM
"Well we now at least know what the artifact looks like, so I guess if you see either a Doom or more hopefully, a Energy Spiral, stay away. Hopefully we can find some medical records that describe the effects to those who first discovered it so we can get an idea as to what we are dealing with." (You mentioned that paper teucer found might be a translation key or alphabet, can we discern any meaning from the symbols with it? Or is it unintelligible?) (edited)
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"damn it, I hate dealing with unknown psionic stuff, there are always complications you can't see coming. My suggestion is that we strip this archive for anything of value and then we collapse the mountain on top of it. I am sure we will find the occupants of this vault and I doubt they met a good end." Teucer stands back from the computer and folds his arms across his chest a tight tension present where previously there was relaxed predatory movement. Looking back and forth at the group, he pauses for a second before releasing his breath in a large sigh, draining the tension from his shoulders. "But I know what you science types are like. Can't resist the temptation of knowledge so let's go find this artifact and you can run your tests. Jake and I will be there to pull you out when you get burnt."
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(We can piece together Turn It Off, but only fragments of other words)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/16/2022 12:50 AM
(Just so I'm seeing this right: The computer we fired up has the technical detail of an Artifact somewhere, probably here, that is receiving energy from 'elsewhere' in great quantity. And when we zoomed in on the picture of the artifact, it made those who saw it feel a little funny for a second? Is the computer system still on?)
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(It is still on. Everything you’ve summarized is correct )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/16/2022 9:26 PM
ā€œAye Teucer, definitely some weird stuff happening here. As long as Obsidia hasn’t tried to take a bite of anything in there we’ll likely be ok,ā€ he chuckles trying to lighten his mood a bit. Jake sets a survey scanner to scan through it’s range of frequencies and looks around to see if he picks up anything strange. If nothing in the corridor, he’ll back up a few feet and scan the computer room, avoiding looking at the screen images
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(We got the major discovery here and there’s too much metal in the walls and floor for the signal to go between rooms. We can Infer the artifact is here somewhere )
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"I think we have all we can get here, we can always come back later and strip this thing out. Let's push on down the corridor"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/17/2022 6:02 PM
Jake nods gets ready to move with the group as they head toward the end of the hall (5) ā€œAny of y’all want one of these scramblers, I’ve got a couple left.ā€
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5 is an open junction and as you move closer in the dim light of the facility you see some sort of fight took place here. Scattered and broken security bots like the one you fought in the hallway are laying here now, unmoving metal monoliths to a savage battle taking place deeper within the Preceptor vault. Their armor shows rents and tears from something brutally strong, and dead organic humanoid bodies are also among the battle debris here- though now dead, and blasted apart by heavy weapons they show little resemblance to what they once were.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/18/2022 8:57 AM
Iracus responds to Jake's offer with a shake of the head "Already got one, thanks though." Looking around the junction Iracus inspects the battle "Looks like the bots here were fighting something strong...coming from down there? The question is, what could have done that?" Iracus says pointing to the tears and then looks down the hall before focusing on what remains of the bodies, taking out his bioscanner to identity the remains
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/18/2022 9:38 AM
Obsidia levels her spike thrower in the direction where the organic things had come from, "I don't know, but I don't like it. Every room we check out from now on we should have someone guarding the entrance, just in case..."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/18/2022 1:14 PM
*Jake seeing Obsidia covering the new space and figuring Teucer will follow suit. Kneels down to inspect the dead humanoid bodies more closely while Iracus gathers the bio dataā€
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Human is the dominant part of the genetic makeup. The rest- about 30 to 47% in some cases is some unknown sequence, never previously catalogued by any genetic database the ISF or others have access to
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/18/2022 1:45 PM
As the scanner beeps, Iracus furrows his brow "Did I clean this thing? Hmm" Iracus wipes away the sample before trying again and getting the same result "Ah nope, same result. Well folks it looks like we definitely have a Doom Spiral on our hands and not the future of energy production. More specifically, one that can possibly mutate or splice living organisms into freakish half human half something hybrids. Nothing looks to be in the system to match against, so this might not be shaper related but rather a new alien bioweapon perhaps. How exciting." Iracus says with zero excitement in his voice (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/19/2022 12:49 AM
Jake nudges one of the humanoid remains with his boot as he moves through the room with the rest of the group. He stops at one of the larger robot pieces and checks for any salvageable storage matrix. Looking to see if there's any footage relating to the fight or when the last timestamp was made in the robot's cache
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The robots have been too heavily taken apart in this room to be of any further use. Almost no single piece remains entirely intact thanks to the close range gunfight and the combat enhancements these once humans were given to complete their task.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/19/2022 11:20 AM
ā€œThoroughly decimated.ā€ Jake rolls the husk to the side as he stands up, ready to head on up the corridor
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"well, at least the organics aren't indestructible though I do worry about the damage that was caused. Perhaps we should warn the NFSS just in case we release something that we can't contain? It is maybe a good sign that there were still robots kicking about" (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/19/2022 11:56 AM
"I agree, with dangerous who-knows-what running around we will want to warn the outside crew."
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"Unless we are lucky and both the bots and hellspawn managed to kill off one another. But better safe than sorry"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/19/2022 12:32 PM
ā€œGood point Teucer,ā€ he looks at Iracus. ā€œIf luck runs the way it generally does, they’ll have teamed up against us. Shall we clear this corridor, then report in before we explore other areas? Or do we want to check in now?ā€
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(caught up, just want to see what we decide)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/20/2022 10:03 AM
"I vote clear the corridor, just so we don't get attacked from behind on our way out."
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/20/2022 10:20 AM
"Sounds good to me, perhaps after it's cleared, Jake, you and I can maybe reprogram the disabled bot to fight for us. Looking at these scraps...I'm not sure we are really equipped to be fighting whatever did all this without heavier firepower."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/20/2022 11:00 AM
ā€œNot a bad idea. I definitely agree we should clear this corridor before returning with what we find.ā€
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Peering as far as you can see, about 25m ahead, there is no more signs of battle or wreckage, but the facility is very dark and many rooms branch off this hallway to both the west and east
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Clicking his low light goggles into place over his mask, Teucer begins to advance down the corridor cautiously. Rifle raised, his movements make little noise, the soft leather of his boots allowing for light foot placement and his kit strapped well to his body armour.
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(notice/wis Teucer)
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Something moves into a hanging vent cover 50m down the hallway. You see legs kick up out of sight followed by a low groan by the duct work.
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(is the duct work exposed to the corridor or does it disappear into the ceiling? )
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(vanishes into the ceiling, all we can see is the hanging grate cover)
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"watch the ceiling for grates. I saw something moving around" Teucer continues his steady advance down the corridor, carefully avoiding standing directly under the grate but peering up into it gun raised.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/21/2022 1:35 PM
(Are we all in sealed armor?)
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(I think so, everyone here has power armor or better iirc)
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(I am in an Icarus Harness but that is sealed for min 30 minutes)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/21/2022 3:10 PM
Jake clicks his mic once He stows his rifle, activating his force pavis and a readying a sleep grenade ā€œWatching above and behind. Readying a sleep grenade, seal up. Moving with Teucer.ā€ He scans for grates that could be used to provide a surprise avenue of attack
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there is one you've passed, and unless whatever is up there punches some kind of hole and decides to make an entry that way
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/22/2022 8:15 AM
ā€œOne intact grate behind on the ceiling. There’s a squiggle spotter in my pack if we need it.ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/22/2022 8:27 AM
"Of course it would be creepy creatures crawling through grates. Always the vents." Iracus mutters as he follows behind the group
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Teucer pushes on through the corridor, trusting in the rest of the team to cover his back, setting up to watch down the corridor as the others enter room 7
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Room 7 is a lounge and you can see what was once a pool table, plush chairs and some book cases and work desks. They’ve all been torn to shreds and the single biggest piece of wood left is only as big as someone’s forearm
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/24/2022 10:10 PM
Jake covers southward of the door to 7 and waits to see what Iracus and Obsidia do before going in or keeping to his watch, not wanting to leave an open path behind
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/24/2022 10:25 PM
Obsidia walks in, searching the room for anything useful aside from the broken wood and shredded chairs
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There has been fighting here but it has passed on from this room. There are no bodies but there are old arcing blood spray on the walls. Nothing has survived here.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/26/2022 8:40 AM
Iracus steps inside the room to keep an eye over Obsidia as they search the room and keeps a very close eye on any vents in the room. He also uses this time to look for any cameras that might have documented what had happened here
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There do not seem to be cameras here in this once semi private recreation area- a fact the locals no doubt once used to their advantage. You get the sense the fighting spilled in this direction but otherwise there is no imaging here. The bodies likewise have been taken from this room- there is obvious evidence people were killed here, but there is nothing else.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/26/2022 10:04 AM
Jake looks at the floor a moment to see if there are bloodstains where bodies may have been dragged through the corridor one way or the other
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The bodies that were once here show no signs of being dragged, but did leave this space somehow, though you are not sure how.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/26/2022 11:15 AM
ā€œAny vents in the ceiling in there? No blood trails out here. Maybe a secret door? …Or they were eaten….ā€ Jake goes back to watching the southern direction.
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(no vents, no, and as far as we are aware we have a complete map)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/26/2022 3:11 PM
"We should move to the next room I think."
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"OK, if there is nothing in there, let's move on" pushing down the corridor, Teucer enters room 8
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/27/2022 6:20 AM
Jake moves with him, covering the side of the room opposite Teucer’s line of sight (edited)
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You find the first evidence of the breakdown of order that led to the problems within the facility. More examples of the swooping, sharp runes have been painted on the wall, first with chalk or some kind of surveying grease pencil, later, with paint taken from the maintenance rooms nearby, and then finally, in what looks to be blood when all the other marking devices ran out. The script is small, and tight, written in neat rows that begin at the top of the ceiling, before winding down the walls in a tight spiral, ending at the base of the building where the room's walls meet the floor. Any furnishings have been taken from the room but it looks like in addition to the writing, they've tried to make some smaller models of the artifact using various industrial scrap from around the base. These too have the same writing on them though not nearly as much.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/27/2022 7:27 AM
(can we use that translation key to decipher what the runes say here?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/27/2022 9:00 AM
Jake makes a slow circuit of the room to get the entire place recorded in as much detail as he can with his Argus web
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'Unity is forever,' 'Death is only the beginning' 'Keep us whole' and the same sentiments
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Repeat themselves over and over in different ways. Occasionally the text is broken up by pictures of the swirling looking artifact. There is a computer in the room and it is unlocked, with emails showing reports of the crew that unearthed the relic growing more and more quiet and reserved over the days following the discovery. A week and a half after it was found and brought here, the base had its first murder, and the dig team began to accept only their own company, preaching a message of unification and some new sweeping religion that would unify all of humanity
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Teucer shudders as he observed the contents of the room. There is much he doesn't understand about metaspace and all of it disturbs him. His tolerance of the recognised arts does not extend to this sort of wild and inscrutable power. "I will have your solemn vow that if I begin to say these phrases or lose my mind that the 3 of you will put me down. No questions. I have no wish to be lost to such madness or worse, be the source that releases this power into the iron stars. Each of you must swear it to me and know that I will have no compunction in doing the same to you" Teucer looks at each of his companions in the eyes as he says this, driving home his sincerity. (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/27/2022 3:23 PM
"Should you turn into some mutant vent crawling monstrosity, then you have my word that I won't let you eat me and no hard feelings if you must do the same to me." Iracus says meeting Teucer's gaze before looking at the computer to poke around the emails, "Unity...death is only the beginning...keep us whole...hmm. I wonder who the 'us' is. The group of infected? Some other consciousness? Maybe even a group of consciousnesses that resided within the artifact and somehow intertwined with the minds of the dig team?" (Do the emails have any additional detail on the murder or autopsy report? Suspects, motive, method of killing, etc?)
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The examiners and base psychologist never got time to complete their notes it seems, but the suspect was eviscerated and found nailed to one of the corridor walls with an industrial rivet gun , with more of this same text scrawled on the wall in the victim's blood.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/27/2022 3:45 PM
(Do there appear to be any communications with the other settlements on the planet or would there be reason to believe that some of the dig team might have traveled outside of the current facility?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/27/2022 5:35 PM
Jake looks at his 3 companions ending with meeting Teucer eye to eye ā€œDone.ā€ *He turns to Iracus. If you happen to end up capturing me gone crazy, make sure you learn everything you can about this before exterminating what’s left.ā€ ā€œShall we check the last room?ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso
(Do there appear to be any communications with the other settlements on the planet or would there be reason to believe that some of the dig team might have traveled outside of the current facility?)
(No evidence thus far of outside communication. We also have seen some active bots so this might be contained. It might not. At this time we are ultimately uncertain )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/29/2022 6:42 AM
Jake collects a few blood samples to compare to the samples from the other fight scene
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The samples come back with the same results when taken and given preliminary testing.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/29/2022 9:11 AM
(Does any of this trigger my Liminal Feedback for shadows?)
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(no shadows, but still weird) (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/29/2022 10:28 AM
"Let's get out of this room if we're done, I don't like the feel of it." Obsidia says, standing up and heading for the door
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/29/2022 1:13 PM
ā€œAgreed.ā€ Jake moves to the door, scanning the corridor before moving to (Room 9) with the group when everyone is ready
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In room 9 you find the first of the bodies.
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(art incoming)
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It has been stuck to the wall with several long metal spikes from some kind of industrial tool and has been pinned in place. Several shots through the torso have failed to kill it, but the ones striking the head, and the ones of the arms managed to kill it where center mass shots did not.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 4/29/2022 3:04 PM
(are the spikes from a hand held tool or like large industrial robot tool?)
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(Hand held. Like a nail gun but like, gutter spikes in length )
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Obsidia Sharpshot 4/29/2022 6:51 PM
"Well.... that's officially disturbing..."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 4/29/2022 8:19 PM
"Coming from a talking rock," Jake deadpans. "This is a different level of disturbing for certain." Jake looks around the room, and ceiling, more thoroughly after shuddering at the misshapen, tortured body nailed to the wall.
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The mutations are "natural" in the sense that the body formed them, and they are not grafted on biomechanical or mechanical augmentations, though there is no shadow energies at work here. They were no doubt twisted in some sense, and with no evidence of artificial implantation, it looks as though this might have been done psionically.
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"Doesn't look like there is anything of note in here, lets get out and warn the garrison outside before we venture any further" (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/1/2022 8:16 AM
Jake moves over and looks at the abomination attached to the wall ā€œAgreed, shall we take this thing for examination? Might be able to learn something. We can put it on the ruck.ā€
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/1/2022 9:18 AM
"Might be best to leave it in case whatever turned it into this abomination lingers." Obsidia says cautiously
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/1/2022 11:14 AM
"Yeah let's make sure we aren't going to get jumped. Plus we will want a whole bio hazard team in here to remove it properly. It could be contagious even with it dead." Iracus says as he carefully looks at the thing from a distance (Are there other bodies in here or just that one?)
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( just this one in this room, it is pretty small, looks like the robots or maybe someone living at the time got the drop on an isolated creature before moving on)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/2/2022 8:43 AM
Jake nod to the crew ā€œAlright. Let’s head toward the entrance then noting where the vents are on the way out. Y’all cover me, I’m going to spool out the squiggle spotter at the end of this corridor so we can monitor it from a distance.ā€ (In area 5, he’ll attempt to conceal the squiggle spotter among the pieces and parts strewn around with the end down into the north corridor far enough to view where Teucer saw the creature jump up into the ceiling vent.)
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(sneak/dex)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/2/2022 8:57 AM
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(You're able to conceal it as best as you think you can, no difficulties doing so)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/2/2022 3:12 PM
Jake finishes up his attempt at concealment, shrugs and joins the group as they move out
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Teucer takes point as the team backtracks through the corridors, still vigilant for more ceiling vents or signs of movement. Breaking out of the vault into the gloomy ash filled air, Teucer takes a deep breath. Looking around, Teucer observes the work that has been put intoimproving the camp in just the short time they have been away. Finding the nearest soldiers, he hails them. "Soldier, where is Commander Tucksberry? We need the guard on the entry way increased"
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You’re pointed to a command pavilion behind the instapanel barricades that are going up. They’ve encircled the entryway and mounted heavy weapons every 30 or so meters as best they can. It appears as though heavier landing ships bringing better materials and the first of the light combat vehicles are on their way down from orbit now
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/2/2022 8:54 PM
(Are the fortifications facing toward the vault? Or general defenses across the deployment.)
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(general defenses, they could be remounted to face the other way in minutes, right now they're facing out, so back toward you
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/4/2022 8:01 AM
Iracus opens his helmet for some fresh air before walking over to the LLF area to briefly discuss what has been seen before joining Teucer and the others.
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(Are you disclosing the entirety of what you saw inside to the LFF? )
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/4/2022 8:09 AM
(probably just the key points for a quick debrief, no more than a few minutes of chatter. like hey we found some mutant monsters. There is a chance they are loose on land, or can impact people from a distance, let's be extra careful and ensure no containments return with us and if possible to start carefully scanning the surface for lifeforms. If they can suggest a way to defend against some psionic mutation effect I'd be very interested to know but doubt they have that info or materials on hand.) (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/4/2022 8:24 AM
(Also going to institute a mandate that no one return to the ship until we know more. Don't want any patient zeros on the brand new ship)
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(LLF wouldn't have any kind of defenses against that en masse, or even deployable here)
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(I think the NFSS conversation should probably be roleplayed.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/4/2022 9:03 AM
Jake walks alongside Teucer toward the command pavilion. He pings Carillo, his assistant, to have fresh coffee delivered to the debriefing
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Ducking through the pavilion door, Teucer greets the occupants, moving around the holotable that dominates the center. Facing Commander Tucksberry across the table, he waits for the rest of the team to gather around before beginning to speak. "Commander, we felt it prudent to deliver a sitrep to you at this time. We have covered approximately 30% of the vault so far with some major and minor discoveries. We have encountered a mechanical and biological threat which may require some containment should we fail to clear the vault. It seems that the original occupants were driven mad by an artifact they were studying and the Meta energies that were being released." Teucer looks to the rest of the team to see if there was anything else to add
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/4/2022 3:12 PM
Obsidia follows along, slinging her spike thrower alongside her pack, while trying to deactivate the Preceptor Archive Websuit she accidentally activated.
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@Eisheru, et al. (we need Tucksberry)
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Eisheru, et al. 5/4/2022 6:36 PM
Commander Tucksberry looks up and flashes a brief smile as Teucer walks in. She maintains her composure as the others begin to file in, "Mechanical and biological? Shit... Mechanical I'm guessing are the archive defenses... Any idea what the biological threat is? You all feel up for handling it?" (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/4/2022 6:45 PM
"Something related to an artifact they were studying in there, it warped the researchers, but as long as we avoid physical contact I think we will be okay given the warning we found not to touch the artifact." Obsidia says in her rumbling voice before trailing off for the other team members to give their opinion.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/4/2022 11:12 PM
"Give me a few minutes, we've got coffee coming and I'll condense what I've got. Here's the link to the squiggle spotter trained on the hallway leading to where Teucer saw one of the biologicals jump up into a vent." He swipes the link showing the video to the holotable for Commander Tucksberry to pass it to whoever she chooses to monitor the feed "The extent of the biological threat is unknown. It looks like the body nailed to the wall could have been changed by a psychic phenomenon as there was no evidence of artificial changes. Whether it's a voluntary change is unknown." Jake dumps his argus web recordings to his dataslab and condenses it to highlight their findings leaving nothing out. The websuits, the warnings, the battle with the robots, the data and readme files recovered, the computer with the mind affecting images (fuzzed out but recoverable from the original recordings), the logs recovered from the previous occupants and such, the 'formula' room, Images of the creature in the last room. Once finished, he packages the overview with the raw datafile attached for reference and swipes it to the holotable "I think Iracus has some readings and some samples of the biological materials and DNA sequencing." "Once we get some feedback, reinforce the forces facing the archive, get a little rest and adjust our supplies knowing what we know now. I'm good to go back in if the rest of you are."
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Eisheru, et al. 5/5/2022 7:37 AM
"Well isn't this just fantastic. Knew it was too good to be true." Leslie begins gesturing all around them and holding one finger up to her lips to ask for silence, "Hear that? And by 'that' I mean absolutely nothing? Not one of my soldiers has heard so much as a chirp or a squawk or chitter or anything that might resemble native wildlife. If something lives on this planet, they know to stay the hell away from this place."
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(I can't remember if if was established that the NFSS opened the vault or not)
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Eisheru, et al. 5/5/2022 1:39 PM
(My understanding is thats what you guys were doing. NFSS holding the outside, you guys open it and go inside and check it out)
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(Yeah NFSS was to provide logistical support and security, your exploration team was to be the first boots in)
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(ISF had the specialists, NFSS had the close by manpower and raw resource bulk)
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(I was more meaning the physical doors, just wanted to establish if something could have escaped into the environment yet)
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(Something could have escaped into the environment)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/6/2022 8:44 AM
(Was the quietness present during the landing or was it just noticed?)
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(I think during the initial landing there could have been a bunch of reasons for the quiet , mostly due to all the orbital and flight activities, but we've been on the ground long enough for life to return to the area- and it hasn't, so now we can attribute it to something being wrong.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/6/2022 10:13 AM
ā€œHmm. Commander. Would you be able, or have any objection for us, to send some drones out to see if there is a perimeter to the quiet zone.ā€
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Eisheru, et al. 5/6/2022 11:18 AM
She nods, "More scouting is definitely needed. Now that we have the perimeter secured we can start expanding our operations here. Have your wranglers report to the command tent for a briefing in 2 hours."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/6/2022 11:34 AM
(Are we doing the scouting as a PC thing or off screen NPC thing?)
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(I think the PCs would have their efforts better spent trying to shut this down at the source )
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(rather than doing something the qualified bot wranglers among the battalion deployed here could handle)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/6/2022 1:02 PM
Jake sends a ping to Carillo to coordinate with the NFSS to supply drones and wranglers from their contingent as requested ā€œGreat. Still facing the commander Does your contingent have any MES sensitives that might give more insight to these creatures or phenomena before we go back in?ā€
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"Commander, we'll deal with what's inside the vault but be aware that some of the organics may have escaped. Though active, I don't think the sentinels would have left the grounds of their post."
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Eisheru, et al. 5/6/2022 2:48 PM
Jake and Teucer manage to catch a slight change in her demeanor at the mention of a MES Sensitive asset. She quickly regains control of the involuntary facial movement and gives a non-committal nod of the head, "I am sure they would be capable of answering your questions. Whether or not they would be willing to is another story. They don't answer to me." Thankful for the immediate change of topic, Leslie turns to face Teucer and nods in appreciation, "Our perimeter is secure and watches have been established. We are ready for anything that might be looking to re-enter the vault"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/7/2022 12:33 AM
Jake rolls with the flow of the conversation without missing a beat ā€œWith the creature entering the ventilation system above, there may be a possibility of an alternate entrance to the vault to stay vigilant for. I’d hope these creatures are few in number, but that’s another unknown. I’ll have another squiggle spotter sent down for us to take in and leave this one for your staff so that you can monitor inside the vault a ways in case something gets past us.ā€
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Leslie's break catches Teucer off guard, uncertain as to what caused it. With little more to add to the conversation, he grabs a drink from the refreshment stand and continues to observe the powerful commander, looking for further tells. (I think Teucer knows that she is MES sensitive but not certain. It is in her WA article. Either way I don't think Teucer understands what that reaction was about)
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)that is correct. We know she is sensitive but not what she can do)
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Eisheru, et al. 5/7/2022 5:20 PM
(Teucer's high notice skill would catch a little bit more. If obsidia or iracus have notice-2, they would catch this as well) Teucer manages to catch Leslie making a quick glance at one of the Singularity soldiers standing in the corner of the command pavilion. There are no further slips in her iron demeanor as the conversation continues. (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/8/2022 8:25 AM
(Jake’s notice is only a 1, I'm working off what he noted with the first shimmer of emotion when we first asked about it) Surreptitiously noting the commander’s unusual outward hint of frustration or consternation in the chain of command regarding an uncooperative psychic, he fishes for a way to get the data from their recent finds to the eyes that could shed some insight on what they’re dealing with without setting off whatever makes the indomitable Tucksberry irritable regarding that topic ā€œCommander. Would it be worthwhile sending a priority briefing on these psychic aberrations about the artifact's details and these creatures up the chain? We'll update as we explore further."
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Eisheru, et al. 5/8/2022 8:44 AM
"They will get the information, but by the time we receive further guidance we will have been here for weeks. We can request additional psychic support, but the same problem persists. We will not receive their help for weeks at best. We will have to make do with what assets we have here on the ground." She pulls up a dataslab and makes a series of rapid taps, "Which brings me to the next issue. Until further notice, no one is allowed to leave the planet. I am enforcing quarantine protocols until we can figure out the mystery of this artifact and the biological threat has been contained or neutralized. Any attempts to leave the planet will have you fired upon."
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/8/2022 11:14 AM
Iracus, distracted by taking notes and only half paying attention to the conversation looks up from his data pad and says, "Ah excellent, was going to suggest such a thing. Already told my team the same, can't be too safe, plus don't want them tracking cosmic horror all over our new ship." Iracus gives a slight nervous chuckle before continuing, "Just watch out for excessive talk of being united and death is only the beginning or other ominous phrases like that." (edited)
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Eisheru, et al. 5/8/2022 12:16 PM
"Strength in Unity, Mr. Varanu..." Leslie gives a friendly wink
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Teucer nods along with the announcement of the quarantine, satisfied that the situation outside the vault was being dealt with. Teucer keeps an eye on the Singularity soldier guarding the corner of the pavilion. He is not sure who they are or why Commander Tucksberry would be thinking about them but he'll watch to see if they provide any more tells based on the topic of conversation.
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Eisheru, et al. 5/8/2022 1:31 PM
The soldier in the corner at first glance seems to be like any other Last Legion member. They don't seem to give any indication of caring about the conversation that is currently on going. After you look at them longer you can tell that their uniform is slightly different. Not in the way of markings that signify a higher rank, but more along the lines of a different unit or division within the Singularity military.
1:33 PM
Teucer would also recognize them from the operations on Brizeno. Teucer would remember that the soldier was always nearby Commander Tucksberry then too
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A pang of jealousy flashes through Teucer's mind as he realises why he recognises the soldier but that thought is quickly put down. Teucer waits for a break in the conversation before interjecting a topic change "Commander, forgive my ignorance but I notice some of your uniforms have different designs. What does that represent?"
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Eisheru, et al. 5/8/2022 4:25 PM
Pointing to her own uniform and then gesturing to her two lieutenants. The three of them are wearing red and black that you have seen most of the other Last Legion wear, "Red and Black are the colors of the Last Legion. When out on deployment we don't wear rank insignia for security purposes. We are a tight knit group so there is no mistaking your place on the totem pole..." She then gestures to the figure in the back corner who stands quietly. Almost aloof of the current conversation. They nod politely when mentioned, "The green and black that my bodyguard wears is to represent the military arm of the Gleterra Institute."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/8/2022 5:18 PM
Jake is visibly relieved at the Commander’s enactment of an official quarantine. Unleashing some unknown challenge to a recovering sector is the last thing he’d want to see happen, even more so if he was in some part responsible. He almost says something, then listens, learns and mentally notes what’s discussed as Teucer brings a new observation into the conversation
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Eisheru, et al. 5/8/2022 9:31 PM
"As the Last Legion is battalion strength in terms of raw bodies, we are our closest 460-odd friends. Most have been with the battalion since before the Shaper invasion. I know it sounds cliche, but the Last Legion is the only family most of us know. The idea of needing everyone to see your service stripes or commendations is... Unnecessary pageantry. Even our dress uniforms are reserved and bereft of the usual decorations." Commander Tucksberry nods in appreciation, "Thank you all for taking the news of the quarantine well. I don't like being stuck here any more than you, but we need to figure out what the fuck is going on in that archive,"
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(I am interested in what the Gleterra Institute is however I also realise that we are sidelining a little from clearing the the vault so I am happy to come back to that at a later date)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/9/2022 10:46 AM
(Jake would be interested in that line as well, he was waiting to see if Teucer continued that aspect of the conversation. I’m also happy sticking to the task at hand) (edited)
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(trying to put something together but is feels more rambling that meaningful.)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/9/2022 10:54 AM
(I know that feeling really well!)
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(We can transition to the end of the convo here and head back inside if you want to)
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(Squiggle spotter for now shows nothing new and nothing moving inside)
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Eisheru, et al. 5/9/2022 11:56 AM
(can do a side conversation in #teucer if we want some more lore. The mission can continue here as normal)
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(works for me , we've gone down the west segment of the facility, but haven't seen the other areas yet)
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"I think we are all prepared, let us head back into the vault and deal with the threat it contains" (I think head into 6 and then we can decide whether to go 11 or 19 next?
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/10/2022 7:07 AM
(Sounds great. I’ll post a couple changes on inventory in Jakes thread for approval) Jake nods as he finishes a sandwich and his coffee ā€œI’ll meet ya’ll at the entrance in 10, I’m grabbing a few things, some insta panels and tripwires and other fiddly bits to try keeping those critters contained until we’re ready to deal with them. And another scrambler grenade.ā€ ā€œCommander.ā€ He gives her a respectful nod as he heads out of the Command Tent
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Eisheru, et al. 5/10/2022 7:19 AM
(Commander Tucksberry would offer virtually any TL4 equipment if you guys need anything. Sorry no FEPs šŸ˜›) (edited)
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(I think that works Teucer, gotta kick it off somewhere)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/10/2022 10:02 AM
Jake meets the crew at the entrance to the Vault with his rucks, there’s a heavy box marked with a ā€œDanger - Explosivesā€ symbol on it ā€œJust in caseā€¦ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/10/2022 10:10 AM
(I have nothing to replace in my inventory I don't think, so good to head to 6)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/10/2022 11:00 AM
Obsidia grabs a pair of medpack to replace the ones she used in the vault, nodding her thanks to the NFSS grunt helping with supplies before readying her spike thrower and heading to the vault entrance
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(heading into 6 then? or cutting right? )
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(I didn't think we could head into 18)
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(not without cutting through the wall, which we can do)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/11/2022 1:05 PM
(right to 6 sounds good to me, no need to bring attention to ourself by cutting a wall)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/11/2022 3:18 PM
(6 is good with me)
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Room 6 is a large control space where work stations, vehicle repair bays, and a mech bay have been arrayed here. There are human bodies here that have been rolled towards the grease pits at the back of the room , and those who are on the surface are only there because the entire pit has been filled with the tarp wrapped pieces of ripped apart corpses already. These creatures also look to be partially mutated, and TEAR OFF THEIR LIMBS has been painted in what you think is old blood on the side of a small utility truck. Its wheels have been shredded, and its steering wheel removed. A graffiti covered bipedal drilling mech has also been abandoned here with its cockpit burned out. More of the strange writing covers every exterior surface, with more iterations of MAKE US WHOLE repeated over and over again.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/11/2022 8:57 PM
"Well this isn't good," Obsidia says as she starts to search the room for signs anything is still alive or active in it.
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The room appears to be inhabited only by your team for the moment
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/12/2022 8:58 AM
ā€œThe limbs of these creatures must be the weak points, that one in the lab area had it’s limbs nailed. This place says tear off their limbs. Weird physiology.ā€ Jake takes a demo charge and starts placing it about 10m inside the hallway facing into Room 6. He sends the remote detonation code to the rest of the crew ā€œTo cover our exit if we start getting chased out of here, unless any of ya’ll think this is a bad idea.ā€
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"Pragmatic. In all likelihood we will need to cleanse this room in fire if it is ever to become useful again. I don't want to think what this stuff might do if introduced to my system." Seeing the large open area that leads to room 19, Teucer begins to advance on it, ready to clear it of threats
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/12/2022 6:12 PM
After setting the ā€˜Backup Plan’, Jake follows the others into the room keeping his pavis up with the grenades close at hand. Keeping an eye out for anything coming from above. (edited)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/13/2022 8:56 AM
Iracus looks over the room in grim silence, keeping an eye on any vents or hiding spots as they move through the room and into the next
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You encounter the first of that the residents of this vault have become in the room. This is an auxiliary storage hallway that is extra wide to allow different types of cargo to be passed into the rest of the facility. They are 5m from you, and there are three of the creatures with bony pinions in place of their main arms.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/15/2022 8:52 PM
(Are they aggressively approaching, standing still, …. Holding a white flag? šŸ™‚)
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)they’re going to fight you)
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Spotting the threat, Teucer's rifle snaps into his shoulder almost on instinct. Remembering the advice from throughout the vault he targets one of limbs and squeezes off a shot. (18/13) Moving backwards, he tries to put more distance between himself and the creatures
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/16/2022 12:14 AM
Jake tosses a sleep grenade at the group of creatures and moves backwards paralleling Teucer
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(initiative)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/16/2022 8:09 AM
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/16/2022 8:14 AM
(6 - no Dex mod so I think Jake is ahead of me?)
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(correct, just need obsidia, and I'll roll the necro-folks)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/16/2022 1:00 PM
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!roll d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 5/16/2022 1:11 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [7] Result: 7
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(Necromorphs are first, then Jake, Iracus, Teucer, and Obsidia)
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(unless anyone wants to snap fire before they go)
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The three necromorphs barrel into combat, clashing into Obsidia, Teucer, and Iracus with their brutal arm talons.
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!roll 3d20+5
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Dice Maiden BOT 5/17/2022 7:42 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [13, 8, 4] Result: 30
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(I think I've missed everyone) Bone talons flash and spark off armor plating, as the once-humans lumber on with jerky, cumbersome movements. Blood and extra appendages hang from the ravaged bodies.
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(šŸ˜‚ when I first saw the roll, I thought it was the damage. I really need to respec into close combatant. This is the second time it's happened)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/17/2022 8:17 AM
Jake activates the sleep grenade in the midst of the melee scrum, hoping for the slim chance that it will affect the abominations then moves back 5m (To hit: (23))
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(It hits, do I need to roll a save for them? away from the books at the moment)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/17/2022 8:29 AM
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!roll 3d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 5/17/2022 8:47 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [12, 3, 1] Result: 16
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(V 10, so one is fine, two are unable to communicate)
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(Iracus next)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/17/2022 8:57 AM
Finding himself in a melee engagement that he really doesn't want to be in, he takes his trusty las lock and tries to stab the creatures in their limbs with the bayonet. (13 12/6 or 1 shock/15 ac) (edited)
9:02 AM
(er wait that would be a 12 to hit, added an extra 1 for the laser hit bonus by mistake)
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(still hits!)
10:03 AM
The bayonet slides into the center mass of the creature easily, cutting into the flesh very easily, far easier than you might expect. In a normal man this blow would have doubled him over and been fatal, punching into the heart and lungs. In this creature, it is a wound, and they may be slowed by the blow, but it is not fatal.
10:03 AM
(Teucer)
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Teucer curses to himself for allowing the enemy to get too close before he lets his rifle fall, the sling catching it to cradle at his side, while in a smooth motion, he draws his mag pistol from it's side holster. He is forced to dodge the swing of another limb preventing him from bringing his weapon to bear just yet. (Main action to ready his pistol)
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(obsidia)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/18/2022 7:45 PM
(getting to my turn in a bit)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/18/2022 9:27 PM
Obsidia focuses for a moment and marks where her allies are, then unleashes an explosion of stone centered between the creatures, guiding the shrapnel to avoid her allies and shred her foes. (Earth Burst from Elemental Warrior 2 Foci, does 16 heavy damage in a 9m radius, with 9 targets exempted - Obsidia, Teucer, Iracus, Jake, and any drones they have out. Rolled damage in #dice-channel, Evasion save for no damage)
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!roll 3d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 5/19/2022 5:35 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [19, 17, 10] Result: 46
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(Two pass. One fails)
5:35 AM
One of the necromorphs is quickly obliterated by the sudden pulse of earth. The creature is shredded and falls onto its back, most of its limbs destroyed
5:36 AM
The remaining two continue slashing with their arm blades , attempting to bring down Anyone they can
5:36 AM
!roll 2d20+6
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Dice Maiden BOT 5/19/2022 5:36 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [12, 7] Result: 25
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(I don’t think an 18 hits iracus or Jake. Teucer’s was killed by the earth strike so he’s no longer in melee )
5:37 AM
(Jake is also up )
5:37 AM
!roll 2d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 5/19/2022 5:37 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [19, 3] Result: 22
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(One of the morphs is slowed as the gas builds )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/19/2022 8:40 AM
Jake repositions to get a good angle on the unhampered creature as he gets his monoblade sword readied (Main action to ready his monoblade sword) "If that last one goes down with the gas, ya wanna capture it? Maybe figure out if what these things has is a cootie making them all crazy, spikey and ugly," he asks over comms.
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(Iracus up)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/20/2022 8:13 AM
"Unite with this you ugly beast from hell!" Iracus shouts at the necromorph as he continues to stab at it with his bayoneted las lock. (15 / 6) "If they...gah that was just repainted you bastard..if they decide to take a snooze, lets try." Iracus says as the arm blades scratch across his armor creating marks on the once pristine finish.
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The creature is less suited to take a blow in melee and one of the spinning arm blades catterwalls through the air, impacting the ground and vibrating gently with the force of it being lodged in the ground.
8:36 AM
Teucer)
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Teucer hardly misses a beat as the opponent in front of him is obliterated. Panning across he fires at the target engaging Agent Carson (25/10)
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The creature is dropped with a shot that cuts off its remaining upper limb. This is too much damage for its body to maintain and you all stand victorious over three of the slain creatures that used to be the people who worked here
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/21/2022 6:47 PM
Jake has his sword in a defensive stance looking for an opening to swing when the creature falls from the well placed shot "Nice shot Teucer, Iracus, I didn't know ya had it in ya. Obsidia.... that was beautiful." Jake kneels, keeping his sword readied, collapses his force pavis and carefully inspects the fallen creatures looking for anything left on their bodies from their previous lives that might be useful
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/21/2022 8:02 PM
"Been able to since I solved a riddle in the Asastan rift, it's come in very handy when there's a group of enemies." Obsidia grunts as she shakes off some of the chunks from the one she obliterated from her armor.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/23/2022 8:55 AM
Iracus lowers his weapon and looks around the scene before responding to Jake, "Thanks..I didn't either." He glides his hand across the scratch on his armor and mutters, "Thank the stars for durable metals..."
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Nothing else seems to be stirring for the moment, but the brief battle was loud and if there are more, and they have a willingness to fight, you might be running into more of them soon.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/23/2022 9:08 AM
(was there anything of note here besides the now dead enemies?)
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(We were in the hallway between the garage and the destination room, if we're set to move on, I can move into that)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/23/2022 9:27 AM
Jake replaces the sleep grenade from the ruck keeps his sword and force pavis readied. Nodding that he is ready to move
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(19was the big hallway we fought them in, so we'd need to push into 18, which we can do now)
9:40 AM
Room 18 is empty of foes, but is a massive laboratory room where all manner of monitors and terminals have been set up. You can also see through the cameras here a large area where the marker itself has been set up, with all manner of leads attached to it. One of the cameras is automated and pans down, revealing hundreds of the creatures all seeming to kneel at its base as though they are reverent worshippers. None of them look to be moving.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/23/2022 11:27 AM
Iracus watches the monitor for a time, looking to see if there are any signs that the hundreds of creatures are alive. (Does it seem like the room that they are in is within the same facility?)
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(Within the facility, either north or further east of here given where we've explored)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/23/2022 12:37 PM
Jake looks at the case with the 4 demo charges left ā€œNot sure I brought enough candy for all of ā€˜em. They could get angry if some don’t get their share.ā€ Jake places a shunt on the computer and extends a connector from his suit to see what he can find in the computer system here (Looking for research notes or logs, and if there are connections to cameras in other parts of the vault)
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Teucer takes the time to stow his rifle properly, keeping his knife accessible and the mag pistol in hand. Don't want to get caught short again Looking at the screen Teucer grits his teeth. "I am not looking forward to dealing with that. Does anyone have a flamethrower? Other than my magma grenades I got nothing for crowd control"
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/23/2022 2:48 PM
"My Godwalker could make short work of them, but it's too big to fit in here. My earth blasts and magma fusillade, on the other hand, are both quite good at handling crowds. I can create 10 more bursts, assuming I don't need to use any further medpacks, and as long as we have sufficient B cells the fusillade will melt anything we have at hand for ammo."
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"might require a fighting retreat out into a killing area provided by the NFSS. With that many bodies we may struggle to keep up with the amount of firepower required to put them down..." Teucer pauses "Maybe we'll be lucky and they will come at us 1 at a time" he then scoffs at his own statement "We need to find where they are first. Shall we move onto the next room?"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/24/2022 8:43 PM
Jake grunts in amusement as he flips through the feeds, looking to see if there's any other points of view or cameras showing any other areas "Yup, I think we roll in the ice cream ruck and they'll line up like good neighborhood kids with their creds ready for a nice Jake starpop, or Rock Candy, Obsidia flavored..." He pulls out a squiggle spotter "I'm thinking we scout a little sneakier and find this room in the video feeds so we don't become one of them, or wake 'em up."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/25/2022 9:28 AM
(Just to clarify, I’m not proposing squiggle spotter scouting the whole place, just if there’s a vent, access point that we can use to check rooms before we enter)
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(We'd have to move into some other rooms to try to find a place where that's possible)
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(room 17 next?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/26/2022 9:15 AM
"One last thing then I'll be ready to follow you Teucer." Jake takes his Data Phase Tap and tries to follow the videofeed lines to see if they're leading to room 17 or coming from a different direction
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It looks as though room 17 houses both the object, and the hundreds of creatures. and a thick blast door is all that separates you.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/26/2022 9:47 AM
"Umm, I say let's skip opening that door before we get well prepared??" He shows the feeds to the group
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/26/2022 10:26 AM
"Yikes. I wonder if we could maybe rig something to pump in some sleeping agent through the ventilation in there to knock them out. Those other ones seemed at least mildly affected by your gas Jake."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/26/2022 3:40 PM
(Are the doors from 18 to 19 also heavy blast doors?)
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(yes)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/26/2022 4:29 PM
"Should we set up a couple surprises, secure the doors to this room and clear the rest of the place before we tackle that room, preferably with backup." He looks at the screens "A lot of backup, or a really good plan."
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Obsidia Sharpshot 5/26/2022 4:31 PM
"That sounds reasonable to me."
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(These are heavy blast doors what would take two full rounds to open or close. )
6:59 PM
(Just to keep that in mind for our maneuvers here.
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"Did we explore the option of adding us to the security system FoF? There might be more as we continue to explore and they could be useful if we open these doors"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/28/2022 12:19 AM
(Would it be possible to disable the door mechanism to the blast doors to 17 where it won't open except from a manual operation or reconnecting equipment from this side?)
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(We can do that. It won’t increase or decrease the time taken to open and close but a one way switch can be made )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/29/2022 6:15 PM
ā€œIracus, do ya want to fool around with the computer here and see if there’s anything more in the system. Maybe some footage from the beginning of…. Whatever it is that’s happening here? I can rig the door.ā€ Jake places a demo charge facing the door to 17 then goes to the control system and fixes it so that it can only be opened from this side
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(A shaped charge has a 2m radius on 3 sides, and a 40m cone on the one you want it to face, but we should all still be careful not to be next to it when it goes off)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 5/30/2022 10:31 AM
(Good point…. Maybe we should dump these databases and such before rigging anything.)
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(If the group abides we can play that out )
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/31/2022 8:06 AM
(Sounds good to me) Iracus nods before turning to the computer systems to try and see if any recordings survived that might show what happened before.
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(program/int)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/31/2022 9:50 AM
Iracus gathers his equipment and hooks into the system with his black slab. [12]
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You see more of the same play out, the cult that had once developed among the archeologists who found the marker first acted to kill everyone else within the complex over the course of several nights. True believers had infiltrated every aspect of the facility's operation, and nothing seemed to be able to stop their rampage. Bodies were piled into room around the marker, and a transformative energy slowly morphed them into the horrific creatures you see before you now. Once changed, they completed the horrifying work of killing the rest of everyone who lived here, their dead bodies forming more material for more transformations until finally the entire facility was quiet save for the rustling of these marker spawned creatures.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/31/2022 10:23 AM
(is there any available data that would show how similar this energy is to the flesh shapers? Right now Iracus is thinking whoever created this device/weapon based it on the flesh shapers and their abilities)
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(It is not shaper related, I think we would be able to tell based on the look of the marker and the type of organism)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 5/31/2022 7:47 PM
(does the computer control anything in the room? Or can I tell what the rooms primary purpose is besides holding a bunch of mutants?)
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(The marker room was just a testing bay. It didn’t have anything in it other than some instruments to take readings. The control room you’re in is just the machinery connected to that, getting the readings )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/1/2022 9:01 AM
While Iracus is downloading and perusing files, Jake places a demo charge facing the door to 17 clearing anything that looks important in the 2m around it, leaving basic equipment. Before approaching the door to 17 closely, he evaluates it from a distance to look for anything that might cause the door to automatically open on approach, using the data phase tap, panspectral optics and survey scanner along with his Mark 1 eyeball
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There is a manual switch that controls the door, nothing involving proximity from what you can tell. There is also a button on the computer systemin the roomthat can control the door.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/1/2022 9:51 AM
(Ok, can I rig the door where it’s only able to be opened from this side?)
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(Yes)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/1/2022 10:12 AM
(Ok, do ya need a check?)
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(no, this is a routine use of the fix or program skill which our group has a lot of)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/1/2022 10:22 AM
(Ok, we’ve got the room rigged, a one way opener on the door. Let’s do the same for the door into 18 securing both with a new combination/code and move on?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/1/2022 12:41 PM
While the others carry out their work Obsidia stays alert and ready to defend them if needed. (Works for me)
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The creatures do not seem to hear or be paying attention to the work.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/2/2022 9:21 AM
"Alright well it unfortunately seems that they did not install any emergency room cleaner or trap door that falls to a giant pit. So looks like we will have to do this the hard way after all." (for the door opening, can that be remotely triggered since we have access to the computer system? or does that need to be accessed while in the room?)
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(needs to be accessed from within the room with the previous alterations we've made to it)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/2/2022 9:45 PM
(I figured if we made it hard for them to get out, it’d give us time if things go boom in 18 and boom in 19 after scratching down the two blast doors, to get ready for them outside. If they’re still in there when we finish clearing the archive, we can get a real plan together for dealing with them. Unless we think we should consider doing that now. Otherwise I’m good heading carefully to 16. We haven’t addressed their travel through the vents yet either. And to Teucer’s question on the security bots. We shut the one down but haven’t found a central control area to set us to friend.)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/2/2022 10:38 PM
(I'm good continuing to 16, I think we need to know what's here before we can plan)
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(Sounds like a plan)
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(16 it is!)
7:18 AM
Entering 16 you can see that the necromorphs have not been in this room, and it was once a children's creche for the young members of the Preceptors. Many were here on deployments for years at a time, and families developing was a natural byproduct of people living and working together. You see many discarded childrens toys left behind when the quarantine began.
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Teucer casts a quick glance about the room but nothing in here interests him or leads him to believe it required more in depth investigation. The scholars, historians and the Preceptor superfans can all dig through this once the vault is clear Sweeping forward, rifle still raised and body tense, He waits for the others to be ready before entering the next room (14)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/3/2022 10:26 AM
Jake follows Teucer’s lead keeping an eye out for movement, or indications there’s any recent use of the room.
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14 is a vast computer room, and it looks as though colonization sims were running here. Half game lab, half number crunching machine, simulations were played by the locals here as they struggled to found and successfully run colonies on various challenging worlds. You also find no necromorphs in this room.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/3/2022 11:19 AM
"We should come back when the necromorphs are dealt with, this room likely holds a trove of information."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/3/2022 1:00 PM
Jake looks at Iracus ā€œI’m not sure we’ll be able to resist doing at least a preliminary scout of these systems. Would you care to do the honors Iracus? I’ll keep watch with Obsidia and Teucer. Maybe there’s a link to the security system through here.ā€
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Looking through the archives, it looks as though some models from this can be applied both to colonization projects, and to the rate of uplift for Prometheus projects. Complex models of clashing local cultures and taboos, environmental complications, and even administrative incompetence have all been explored, and solutions tried and documented to various effect within the data.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/5/2022 4:37 PM
"Let's copy down this database before moving on, no telling what might happen to it once we start blowing things up." (Can we transfer everything to an external drive to be added to the loot pile?)
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(Sure can)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/5/2022 8:16 PM
Jake moves to help Iracus do the datadump before they move to the next room. (15 next?)
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(We have to go through 16 to get there
6:24 AM
(So back through the Childrens school)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/6/2022 7:54 AM
(We’re in 14, correct? It looked like 15 is west of 14 and 16(children’s school) is south of 14)
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(It doesn't look like that to me but this map isn't great so )
8:45 AM
(lets go with your way)
8:46 AM
There is a steady clicking in the next room like some kind of machine trying to function, and freezing before restarting again, and again, and again. You can hear it through the doors even though they are down.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/6/2022 5:52 PM
"What do you reckon? Sounds definitely mechanical... Just open the door and head in?"
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"could be another killbot, let's see if my Spy Eye can get through the vents into the room" Pulling out the small drone and control pad from his backpack, Teucer lofts it, searching for a vent.
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You find one and as the spy eye levels off in the vent, it comes face to face with a necromorph that was preparing to jump down into the room among you
scared 1
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/8/2022 6:40 AM
Jake readies his sword to take a swing at the creature if it moves into melee, guarding one side of Teucer if the thing jumps down on top of us
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(It's going to fight us, so we'll need initative)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/8/2022 7:54 AM
(7)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/8/2022 7:58 AM
(8)
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Upon the contorted visage of the necromorph appearing on his screen, Teucer slams the 'Return' button. Trusting the spy eye to get itself out of harms way, he draws his pistol leveling it at the vent. (7) (edited)
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!roll d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 6/8/2022 9:33 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [6] Result: 6
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(Just need obsidia)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/8/2022 10:32 AM
!roll d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 6/8/2022 10:32 AM
Obsidia Sharpshot | LeVar Roll: [3] Result: 3
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)iracus , teucer, Jake, necro, obsidian )
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/8/2022 10:44 AM
Ready for it this time, Iracus quickly backs away to ensure he isn't in melee with the thing and takes a shot at it with his las lock
10:45 AM
(18/4)
10:45 AM
(moving as far as I can while keeping a sight on it)
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It screams as it is hit , and though wounded it is not dead.
11:04 AM
(Teucer )
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!roll 1d20+10 !Mag pistol to hit
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Dice Maiden BOT 6/8/2022 12:21 PM
Teucer Roll: [5] Result: 15 Reason: Mag pistol to hit
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Not quite recovered from the quick change to his pistol, Teucer fires at the beast.
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The vent absorbs most of the shot from what you can tell and the beast remains poised to strike
12:24 PM
(Jake)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/8/2022 12:32 PM
Jake readies his action to attack the creature with his sword as soon as it comes into melee range
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(It’s going to drop in so you can just take that now since you’re here )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/8/2022 12:50 PM
(9 to hit, 10 damage, 3 shock/AC13)
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The swing misses as the morph descends into the fight, its claws swing at Jake for trying to swing his own blade
12:57 PM
!roll 2d20+6
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Dice Maiden BOT 6/8/2022 12:57 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [12, 8] Result: 26
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(i think both miss, given everyone is in power armor. 18 isn't enough for anything beyond an assault suit)
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(Teucer's is 18)
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(Swung at jake though)
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(Just wanted to clarify in case it became relevant)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/8/2022 1:42 PM
(Aye, Jake’s 21 with the force pavis)
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(Obsidia is up!)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/9/2022 4:19 PM
(taking my turn soon, sorry for the delay)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/9/2022 9:49 PM
Obsidia fires a burst from her spike thrower at the morph
9:50 PM
!r 1d20+9+2 !Spike Thrower burst
9:50 PM
!roll 1d20+9+2 !Spike Thrower burst
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Dice Maiden BOT 6/9/2022 9:50 PM
Obsidia Sharpshot | LeVar Roll: [4] Result: 15 Reason: Spike Thrower burst
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(hits)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/10/2022 10:00 AM
!roll 3d8+1+2 !Spike Thrower Burst
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Dice Maiden BOT 6/10/2022 10:00 AM
Obsidia Sharpshot | LeVar Roll: [4, 4, 2] Result: 13 Reason: Spike Thrower Burst
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/10/2022 10:01 AM
(Heavy damage due to the modding I did on Terrzinho)
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The creature was preparing to land amid you, but explodes horrifically as the spike thrower puts a round through it, empowered with heavy damage from your recent tinkering under the tutors of the Temple of the Five Suns.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/10/2022 12:48 PM
Jake looks at the gooey giblets running down the front of his shield and retracts it letting it splooch onto the floor ā€œMessy. Better it than us. How’s it look now Teucer? Can you see through a vent into that room?ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/10/2022 12:56 PM
"Why is it always gross mutant creatures?" Iracus asks while trying to wipe off the residual guts that got on his armor "Where are all the good ancient aliens at? All we get are crazy bioweapons. What about matter replicators or pocket Dyson spheres? I'd even take an ancient satellite with music and ancient alien reality TV, could use something new to binge in spike, but no, just mutants and cosmic horror."
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Shaking himself off, Teucer picks up the controls for the drone before lofting it. "Here we go again" As the drone enters the vent, he almost expects to see another necromorph.
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the vent is empty now aside from some of the remains of the creature you just dispatched. This has been made useless as an ambush point for them.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/10/2022 10:55 PM
Seeing Teucer not flinch when the drone went in "Is there a vent into the next room through there?" (Is the repeating clicking noise still going?)
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(On the other side of the door yes but it sounds mechanical and not like a creatures)
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Deftly avoiding the viscera left in the vent, Teucer pushes the drone on, trying to navigate it's way towards the locked room
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The locked room looks to have some reserves of supply in it, along with a backup generator for the facility. You do not see any of the creatures within it anymore, but a broken access vent shows how the one you just bested got into the ductwork
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(so no indication of where the sound is coming from?) "Nothing obviously hostile inside. Iracus, can you get this door open if we wanted to? We can bypass the room for now as it's just got supplies and the back up generator. There seems to be enough power from the primary that it might be best to keep this safe till the treat is neutralised"
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(possibly the backup generator inside therE)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/14/2022 9:20 PM
"Hmm let's see..." Iracus inspects the door and lock to see if there is a way to bypass security and get it to open
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/14/2022 10:33 PM
ā€œWe absolutely should empty it before addressing the horde after we clear the rest of this place.ā€ He gives Iracus room to probe the door and takes up a watch opposite Teucer ā€œIf it sasses you after your sweet talking Iracus, I’ve got some Tekshark breaching tool attitude adjustment in my back pocket to try putting it in its place.ā€
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The door can be mechanically bypassed with a bit of creative engineering work on behalf of the party.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/15/2022 9:45 PM
(13 and 12 left?) ā€œClear the rest? And come back here before leaving depending on what we find?ā€
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/15/2022 10:46 PM
"That sounds like a rock-solid plan to me"
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"let's push on" (13 next)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/16/2022 6:33 AM
Jake moves next to Teucer and checks the door to 13
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13 looks to be another storage room, with battery banks keeping the facility powered. There are spare parts for them in this room, and replacement materials for the doors, and other computer systems around the base.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/16/2022 5:26 PM
Jake scans with his survey scanner and his panspectral optics for anything that stands out
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The supplies here are mundane and not special or pretech
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/16/2022 5:47 PM
Closing the door back, he moves with the rest to the next door (12)
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12 looks to have once been a medbay. It looks like a slaughterhouse now and the necromorphs butchered the patients and medical staff inside a long time ago. The ruins of bodies too torn up to be re animated litter the floor and brown blood spray patterns arc up the walls and stain the floor in wide lakes of rust.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/17/2022 6:29 AM
Jake, visibly taken aback at the carnage but quickly compartmentalizing, moves to search the room to see if there are any medical wonders after running a survey scan and looking around
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The room is a ruin of organic debris. There is a small case on the wall with two vials of lift in it behind glass that look to be intact, but nothing else looks to have survived the violence of the assault on the room.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/17/2022 7:58 AM
Jake puts them on the ruck ā€œSo, check out the clicker room before or after we go out and plan for dispatching the necromorph-horde circling the artifact?ā€
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"I suppose we had better bite the bullet and tackle this horde of monsters. If we can open the door part way, I can throw some magma grenades into the breach and that will allow us to shower them in fire. Any other suggestions?"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/17/2022 8:32 AM
ā€œI like that. There are a couple more demo charges on the ruck. We can plant them on a planned retreat path and blow em as we withdraw if they overwhelm our firepower. One of those warnings said ā€œTurn it off.ā€ If there’s backup power going to the thing keeping it running . It may be that cutting it will shut it down. I think it’s worth looking in the room we haven’t been in before tackling the mass.ā€
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/17/2022 10:29 AM
"I can create a number of stone explosions, and my magma fusillade is capable of suppressive fire about five times per B-cell. I can carry a lot if we need more ammo or supplies. Outside of that, my spike thrower should make short work of them and is modded so it doesn't run out of ammo."
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"Lets set the conditions for if we need to retreat. Jake, can you plant those charges at the door to the corridor. any later and they can just route through elsewhere. (doorway between 19/18) It's an interesting point about the power but I thought the thing was a power source in and of itself. Do we think we can power it off remotely? I don't really want to lose firepower to someone cutting the generator and we need power to open those doors."
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/20/2022 1:03 PM
"I can transmute the door into something else if needed, it would require minimal effort and my phychic powers aren't directly applicable in combat outside of creating pits or turning the ceiling to lava or acid"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/20/2022 8:07 PM
(Neko, how big is the observation suite for the marker room full of necromorphs? Room 18 if I'm on the right room.)
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(It’s an industrial scale space )
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(I didn’t have exact dimensions but it’s a very large room )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/20/2022 10:03 PM
"I'm good with rigging an exit path for us plus some at the doors to (17) to blow a chunk of 'em if/when they start funneling out. Maybe Obsidia can use her talents to help create a bottleneck for maximizing the demo charges effects." "There's the vent system that we should take into account, or seal up to slow them down." "Before we set off the horde, I think we ought to give Tucksberry a heads up to our plans." "There were pleas to "Turn it off". Power is fed to it from 'elsewhere' from what we know, but does it require local power to make that connection? I dunno, not sure the idea is worth exploring other than checking out the power room before opening (17). I don't mind going through the vent to get in there to make sure there's nothing at the door that's going to cause unintended consequences if we open it." (Would it be reasonably feasible to try attaching a local power supply (power cell(s)?) to power the doors (to 18 and 17) and a couple observation room monitors to see what happens if we turned the backup power off?)
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(there's no evidence of local power being used on the Marker)
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(if that helps anything)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/21/2022 3:17 PM
(so plan is we open the door to release the horde and run away back outside to funnel the pack into a well defended barrage of heavy weaponry? And then along that path place more charges to blow things up if we start getting overwhelmed?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/21/2022 3:59 PM
(i think so. Might want to prep the area before releasing them though)
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(from a me figuring out what happens when standpoint, beforehand would help immensely)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/21/2022 4:25 PM
(Is there anywhere we have been where we could see the security systems or emergency functions available at the facility? Mostly wondering if the vents are equipped with any sort of emergency sealing system in the event of like a toxin outbreak or something. Also would we know how long it takes the doors to seal/open?)
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(It can be sealed. It takes about ten seconds. So if it comes down to rounds it happens within two)
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(We are unsure if all the seals are working )
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(As far as security systems we saw they favorited a more active defense kind of thing with the robots as opposed to more static things like ceiling turrets and sensors. Most of those bots were destroyed during the rampage aside from the one you guys took out )
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/21/2022 4:39 PM
(if we can try and reprogram that robot, we can stick it in 18 to help distract while we gtfo and blue things sky high. It seems like we are only at risk of seeing vent crawlers atm, so time might not be a huge issue at the moment)
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(If we want to do a skills contest I’ll let you guys fashion it, with some NFSS support, into a suit mech to use for this)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/21/2022 4:44 PM
(Yes! I volunteer as tribute!)
4:45 PM
(even if someone else drives it)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/21/2022 5:42 PM
(Oh hell yeah!)
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(Awesome. We have the broken parts and whatnot. NFSS has workshops on site)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/21/2022 9:45 PM
(Do you want to set a scene Neko, or should we go ahead and hit it)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/21/2022 9:56 PM
(Quick question you may have already answered Neko, since this thing we'd create is a suit mech technically would Ejecta fit in here or no? Just want to make sure in case I didn't already ask)
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(This isn’t going to be a full suit mech, basically like a really interesting and weird set of homebrew Titan plate or something. Not quite the 5m Tall actual suit mech kinda thing)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/22/2022 9:16 AM
(Makes sense, just wanted to make sure. Looking forward to making this!)
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Outside, the cargo net you've gathered from the vehicle bay drags the broken bot remains outside. A scramble begins to repair it, and get it into some kind of fighting shape, while also preparing the inside of the facility for the onslaught of the necromorphs. Once handled, you will be able to examine the marker for yourself, and bring this situation to a conclusion.
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(obsidia, are you going to pilot the suit?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/23/2022 1:06 PM
(I can, but if one of you two wants to go for it)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/23/2022 1:08 PM
(I’d vote Teucer or Obsidia, I’ve got storm armor and Iracus has titan plate. Teucer’s got his Icarus suit, so it be a huge upgrade for our warrior) (If Neko is ok with it, I’ve got a set of regular Storm armor my companion is wearing Jake would loan if needed) (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/23/2022 1:11 PM
(I've got Storm armor too, so Teucer makes sense) (edited)
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(I’m ok with whatever we think makes sense here )
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/23/2022 1:24 PM
(seems like a good plan to me, shall we start the skill challenge and get this bad boy ready for action?)
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(lets do it)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/23/2022 1:37 PM
With the broken bot hauled outside, Iracus will start directing his Lamplighter companions to begin hooking up several pieces of monitoring equipment to the bot. Once connected, he will use his years of academic study and knowledge of computerized control systems to build a model of damaged components and determine possible nearby components that might be able to work in replacement of any broken subsystems. (Looking to use know/int to use Iracus’s academic and scientific knowledge to help create a blueprint to help fix the soon-to-be mech) (edited)
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(I think that works!)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/23/2022 1:43 PM
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/23/2022 1:50 PM
Obsidia pulls out her toolkit and begins using spare parts and her metatool, along with her natural dexterity to repair the numerous wires, hydraulics, and other systems and subsystems required to turn the hulk into a usable mech-analogue. She also uses her knowledge to weld and repair the outer armor and other damaged components together. (Fix/Dex to use her skill at tinkering and hand-eye coordination to make the repairs according to the blueprint. EDIT: Also, can I use this time to resupply ammo and medpacks etc from the stores present at the NFSS workshops etc?) (edited)
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(we will handle shopping when this is done, but you can use fix/dex)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/23/2022 2:08 PM
(12)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/23/2022 2:11 PM
Jake searches out a group of NFSS techs working at repairing the growing queue of equipment in that inevitable cycle of use, break, fix, use that occurs in most all encampments such as has been setup here ā€Hey fellows, how’d you like to work on something interesting for a change. There is a preceptor robot from the vault we’re going to hack. It turns out that it doesn’t know that it’s really a suit mech hiding in a robot skin. Come with me if you want to get your tools working on that instead of this pile here.ā€ (Talk/cha?)
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(2 success, 0 failures, with know and fix used so far. Jake you can try talk the way you want to use it)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/23/2022 2:42 PM
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The NFSS has more than enough duty for them, and they're unable to help you for the moment.
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(Teucer isn't really a mech operator. He doesn't heven have pilot 0. Thus far in his career he has actively avoided mechs for personal and he is waiting out for some special powered armor before he upgrades from his customised Icarus Harness)
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(2 success, 1 fail, know, fix, and talk used)
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Teucer coordinates the project as it goes on, linking the Lamplighter teams into the needs of Obsidia as she does detailed work on the intricate wiring. (Lead/Char)
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(I think that'll work)
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(15 Edit: actually 15 not 16, as Teucer has a +1 in Wis not Char šŸ˜… ) (edited)
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(3 success, 1 failure)
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Teucer
(Teucer isn't really a mech operator. He doesn't heven have pilot 0. Thus far in his career he has actively avoided mechs for personal and he is waiting out for some special powered armor before he upgrades from his customised Icarus Harness)
Obsidia Sharpshot 6/24/2022 2:21 PM
(then I'll pilot it if no one else wants it)
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Obsidia uses her natural strength and ability to help lift the armor plates back into place to be welded onto the frame once she's done with the detailed work, trusting in her physical conditioning, powerful muscles, and Geon strength to hold them steady. (Str/Exert to help with the assembly)
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(go ahead and roll)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/24/2022 2:43 PM
(13, nearly max roll!)
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(4 success, 1 failure, exert. lead, fix, know and talk used)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/24/2022 9:13 PM
Jake returns from trolling for talent unsuccessfully and looks over the work in progress. Piggybacking his next idea on Teucer’s coordination of the combined efforts of the two teams. He plugs access cables connecting his tekshark and black slab to the terminal Iracus set up and to the the armored suit Obsidia has coming together. Using the software control systems he developed for his own armor, he adapts them and programs a human/machine interface system to replace the robot brain software with a biofeedback and neurosensing control system for a generally human shaped occupant. (Prog/Int? Tekshark +2, Blackslab +1)
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(We haven’t used program so that should all work)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/25/2022 9:09 AM
(13) Jake waves Teucer over ā€œHey Teucer. Do me a favor and step into this thing and move around a little. I need to test out the feedback servos. I don’t want anyone’s arms or legs getting ripped off if I’ve got the augmentation settings too high.ā€ He looks absently at the armor and makes a few keystrokes, quickly doing something after looking alarmed ā€œAll good! Yup, no problems, should be just right.ā€
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(success, I'll get some stats up)
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"Scrapheap" Power Armor AC 22 Powered (Immune to Primitive Melee weapons and sub TL4 projectiles) +4 str boost for encumbrance purposes Integrated Grenade Launcher (100/300) Ammo unit for one other projectile weapon or one energy weapon The grenades used aren’t conventional throwing grenades, but special launched munitions that come in 5-grenade magazines that count as one encumbrance item and cost 100 credits. Firing a grenade launcher requires a hit roll against AC 11; on a miss, the grenade misses by 1d10 meters in a random direction. The small grenades fired by the launcher do effective damage in a 5-meter radius. Most grenades will not arm if they hit a target closer than 50 meters away, though many adventurers cheerfully disable this safety feature. Fragmentation grenades inflict 2d6 damage on all targets, with a Luck save for half damage. Damage is reduced by 1 point for each point of AC above 14. Phosphorus grenades inflict 1d6 damage each round for three rounds, with a Luck saving throw to escape injury from the clinging flames.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/25/2022 1:59 PM
(how big an energy weapon are we talking, A or B cell?)
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(The normal A cell)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/27/2022 8:29 AM
Jake grabs a cup of coffee and sits with Iracus, Obsidia and Teucer resting for a few minutes after their efforts to build the power armor ā€œShe’s not the prettiest, but she looks rather tough. Teucer, if we’re going to go fight hundreds of necromorphs, you want to wear our contraption here instead? The three of us all have heavier armor than what you’re sporting.ā€
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Teucer stares at the contraption. The servos magnify the strength in his movements but at the same time restrict him. It would take much time and practice to provide him the agility he is used to if such a thing were ever possible. But armour makes up for that shortfall in the mean time, thick plates of toughened alloy. ā€œHelp me into this monstrosity Jake, let’s take it for a spin.ā€ Shrugging on the suit, Teucer tests it’s limits. Swinging his arms and bouncing on his toes, he feels the weight of the grenade launcher on the arm. ā€œ A necessary evil it seems, I guess it’ll have to do.ā€ Picking up his rifle again he turns to the team. ā€œReady to go?ā€
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/29/2022 6:48 AM
Jake tunes the feedback and enhancement servos to get the armor as close to Teucer’s natural movements a he can while his friend makes his mental adjustments and puts the armor through it’s paces ā€œYes, this is as good as it’ll get without getting fiddly,ā€ Jake says after they’re done. He makes sure the various clips and attachment points for equipment and weapons are solid. ā€œTake a look in the Armory Teucer. This here attachment goes to power something that runs on power cells. There’s a lot of Necromorphs waiting to kill us up close and personal.ā€ ā€œLet’s meet at the Commander’s tent to get things arranged with her forces before we go back in.ā€
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(I don't think there's any real change in procedure for them, they're still going to enforce the quarantine, but Tucksberry probably isn't going to send anyone inside since they're more than likely just going to become part of the horde. Your group is certainly not expendable, but you are specialists, and have a great deal more specialist equipment than her soldiers do)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/29/2022 7:56 AM
(Ok, that’s good, thanks Neko. Is there anymore setup we want to do. Maybe some prepared firing positions on our retreat line?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/29/2022 8:15 AM
(I want to create a few acid pits before we trigger the horde, to try and help funnel them, as well as grab more B cells and medpack)
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(We can requisition a bit of gear, not a large amount of it)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/29/2022 9:01 AM
(5 of each ok? If we need any more we're not gonna be in a good situation anyways...)
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(5 medpaks for the entire group could be found, same with power cells, all that for one person is a lot more than the NFSS is able to give without imperiling their own operations. They're an advanced group of folks but this is still a pretty basic level military compound at the extreme end of their supply lines) (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/29/2022 9:05 AM
(Would teleporting stuff from ship armories down be ok if there was something specific we wanted?)
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(yes, Id say the same limitations apply though, all of the prep work was kind of for nothing if we just teleport 20 demo charges down)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 6/29/2022 9:19 AM
(then I'm good with what I have on hand)
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Teucer is still slightly uncomfortable in the armour, despite Jake's adjustments. Like he is wearing a new suit that is too starched and stiff. "Let's just get this over with. We can end this plague now." (The ideal scenario is we keep them in the choke point but there is a possibility that they can outflank us using the vents or sheer weight of numbers would carry them through. I think we discussed our plan of using the demo blocks to slow the horde while we escaped if necessary and then we could seal the doors. Not sure if firing positions make much difference mechanically but we can put em in place narratively and we'd pairs fire and manoeuvre back.)
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(A prepared firing position gives you a +2 but once you move you lose the bonus )
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(so if we have a set of prepared positions, could we bounce between them?)
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(I guess so)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 6/30/2022 2:16 PM
Iracus nods and follows behind the more experienced combat minded folks and prepares to face a flood of enemies.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 6/30/2022 11:11 PM
Jake moves what he thinks he needs to one of the floater rucks for setting up our lines of escape, firing positions and what not and gives his friends the thumbs up "Let's go. We're as good as we're going to get. Time to be exterminators." (If I remember right, there's a 2 demo charges set up in the observation room and one in the hallway leading out of it. He's got 2 left for other areas, or we can move those if ya'll see a better spot for them)
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(I'm ready to go when you are
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/1/2022 8:45 AM
Obsidia nods, grabs medpacks from her stash of supplies in Ejecta and injects two of them to patch up some of her remaining wounds, then strapping her B-type power cells and a few of the medpacks into easily accessible locations, putting the remaining medpacks into her pack. "I'm ready"
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(gain 10 health and 2 strain, at 36/40 HP and 5/14 strain)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/1/2022 8:54 AM
(I think the general plan is to shut down all the blast doors except our exit path, close the vent system best we can, create choke points with prepared firing positions to fall back through toward the exit and mass damage boobytraps with demo charges and Obsidia’s abilities used creatively starting in 18 working our way back toward the entrance.) (Anything else guys? How much detail do you want for that Neko?)
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(I'd need marked out on the map where we want our firing positions to be , I think with the amount of computer access we've been able to obtain we can handle the doors already, though I think some work should be done into how exactly we are stopping up the vents)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/1/2022 11:04 AM
(oh I can handle that. Create some hardened metal with my psionics, then weld it in place with my toolkit and/or metatool. Gonna plug those up like too much dairy does to me) (edited)
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(That works for me, would need to get an idea of effort use though. I’d say at least 4 to plug the entire place up)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/1/2022 12:02 PM
Once back in the archives Obsidia looks around at the area and vents, realizing a problem, "Jake, Iracus, Teucer... I can either plug up all the vents or create some moats/barriers to funnel the horde. I can't do both unless I split my powers." (I have exactly 4 uses left for the day)
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(After plugging it up?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/1/2022 1:03 PM
(no, 4 total left, before plugging it. It might be 5 depending if it uses effort or has its own cap for the day)
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(The powers all should be using effort )
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/1/2022 1:07 PM
(Then definitely 4 left)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/2/2022 12:25 AM
(Can we use scrap from the maintenence area and insta panels to save Obsidia an effort or two to plug the vent system and create firing positions?)
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(You could use it for firing positions, not for the vents with its current state )
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(so Obsidia plugs the vents and the rest of us gather scrap to make 2 sets of firing positions? enough for each of us to move once before we need to exit the room)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/3/2022 2:08 PM
(looks good to me!)
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(okay, i follow, where are the demo charges located? )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/3/2022 5:02 PM
(I’ll put some in later today to see if y’all like where I stick em.)
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(Sounds good. Once I have that on the map i think we can play out the end of all this)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/3/2022 11:11 PM
(Moves 3 and 4 are staggered like Teucer described in Move 1 and 2 with the 2 fireteams, I didn't pick which one to go first. Suggestions or changes are welcome! Do we all have some Medpacks? Jake has 9 or so to distribute. And I think we've got 5 NFSS gave us if anyone needs some. Edit: Neko: Would we be able to remove or modify drone HMG’s to use at a firing position? No’s ok, I didn’t want to leave a resource unused if it was possible) (edited)
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(You'd have to spend a main action setting it up every single time we want to fire at not a -6, there's also the fact that you're now going to have to carry all the ammo for it as well) (edited)
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(Which will likely encumber you if you're planning for more than a quick burst or two)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/4/2022 9:10 AM
(Ok, I’ll put one at the first fallback position. Just one load of ammo. Suppressive fire for escaping might be handy…)
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(Is that meaning we are stripping the drone down?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/4/2022 4:49 PM
(I’m good with however you say it’d work. I know drones don’t work in the archive…. So stripping it off or mounting the drone chassis exposing the trigger or whatever at the firing position is good. I’d put it at the Movement 2 (green) firing position around where the arrow is to anchor that end. we’ve got a floater ruck to haul in a little ammo and grenade reloads if we have ā€˜em for Teucer’s armor. Plus extra ammo at firing positions for Teucer’s pistol and rifle unless he goes energy.)
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(THe HMG is also 3 encumbrance as well, )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/4/2022 7:08 PM
(We've got a couple floater rucks for getting things into place and I'm planning on dropping it or leaving it as a mounted gun on the firing position if/as we retreat unless another of you wants to haul it.)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/4/2022 7:37 PM
(I can haul it)
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(You have to haul its ammo too so make sure you’ve got all that on you. Anything else ?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/5/2022 12:05 PM
(i think we're good. Jake, it's just the one ammo pack yes? So I'd need 4 encumbrance, 3 for the gun and 1 ammo?)
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(each round of firing uses 25 credits worth of ammunition, 20 rounds is 1 ench, so we'd need 2 enc worth of ammo readied per turn to shoot)
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(and it cannot be bundled)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/5/2022 12:23 PM
(The ruck is in my thread. Most of it is for firing position prep. (Instapanels and spare parts to augment whatever we use from what’s inside the vault) There is 6 ammo units on it.)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/5/2022 12:24 PM
(I should be good to carry it then, moved 1 B cell from readied to stowed, so I can carry the gun and ammo at heavily encumbered, but it's better than not being able to move it)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/5/2022 12:26 PM
(Once we get it there, we can drop it if it becomes a liability.)
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(I'll wait for your go, and we can set the scene. I don't have anything else to bring up)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/5/2022 12:52 PM
(I'm all good!)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/5/2022 12:53 PM
(I am as well.)
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(all good here)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/6/2022 2:37 PM
(lets hit it!)
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All looks to be prepared and entering the facility again it looks as though things have remained quiet. Vents are blocked, prepared positions are quietly set up, and all that remains is to open the doors to the marker rooom, and deal with whatever the aftermath of that is,
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/7/2022 7:05 AM
(Can we attach a couple compads to the door controls out of 18 to activate them remotely? I’m done after that if we can). (Who’s going to which firing position? Iracus, can you shoot the HMG Obsidia’s carrying?)
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(We cannot, no)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/7/2022 8:07 AM
(I can shoot it)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/7/2022 8:26 AM
ā€œIracus, Obsidia, y’all want to take the green position? Teucer and I will be purple?ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/7/2022 8:31 AM
Iracus nods "Sounds like plan, lets put these sorry souls out of their misery and disable that artifact."
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/7/2022 8:32 AM
Obsidia finishes scooping debris and scraps from the fortification process into her magma fusillade, slaps a fresh cell in it, and takes up position "Need a light?"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/8/2022 10:17 AM
Jake moves to the door controls and waits for Teucer’s signal before punching the button and running back to his firing position. (Edit: The demo charges…. my head is saying we have them on remote detonators …. Is that correct Neko?) (edited)
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(It is yes)
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Teucer rests against the makeshift barricade, starring down the doors. Leaving his rifle accessible he focuses on the grenade launcher. Very deliberately, he adjusts the settings, a little light on his HUD begining to blink, warning him that the safety proximity of 50m has been disabled. "Let's party"
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(Doors are on remote open, Are all of us at that first fighting position right now? just trying to figure out who is where before we sound the dinner bell
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/9/2022 5:52 PM
(Oh, excellent on the doors. Can they be stopped at the halfway point of opening then? Correct me if I’m wrong guys: Iracus is on the HMG with Obsidia at the green position. Jake is with Teucer at the purple position in front of the door to 17)
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(Star Wars rules. Either open or closed )
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(your understanding was mine Jake, so , lets light this candle. )
7:58 AM
There is a beep as the door controls are activated, and at long last the doors to the marker room rumble open. One by one, the horde seems to be waking up from their strange state of suspended animation and a piercing screech awakens them all. The marker rumbles, sending out a pulse of activation to the ones furthest from the doors of the room and they begin making slovenly packs, preparing to surge forward to destroy the intruders that have interrupted their great work.
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Teucer wastes no time. upon seeing the necromorphs begin to cluster, he takes aim with the integrated grenade launcher. (Initiative?)
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(Let’s do it)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/11/2022 11:35 AM
!roll 1d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/11/2022 11:35 AM
Iracus Varanu | Rayan Roll: [4] Result: 4
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!roll d8
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/11/2022 11:57 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [3] Result: 3
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/11/2022 11:58 AM
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/11/2022 12:42 PM
(2)
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(Jake, Teucer, Iracus, Horde, Obsidia)
Eisheru, et al. pinned a message to this channel. 7/11/2022 1:03 PM
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/11/2022 1:22 PM
Jake holds his action to blow the first shaped charge if needed, he figures a couple shear rifle shots won’t make much difference right this moment
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(You are sacrificing your move to hold your action, just so you know. If this doesn't change anything for you, then we will move on)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/11/2022 1:35 PM
(Ok, yes, he’ll use his move action to Hold an Action)
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a quick flick of the selector loads a phosphorus grenade into the chamber which is quickly followed by a low thump as the grenade is sent arcing through the air. Teucer's keen eye, aided by the targeting system inherent to the suit guiding the shot to the largest cluster of the beasts. (15 to hit, 3 damage, required luck throws to avoid the flames)
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!roll d20 !v14
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/11/2022 1:42 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [16] Result: 16 Reason: v14
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(pass)
1:43 PM
The grenade is short, landing before the oncoming horde as the safety features still need some calibration. The premature air burst sends smoke drifting through the corridor with no discernable effect on the horde as of yet.
1:43 PM
(Iracus, or Jake if they decide to take their action)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/11/2022 1:44 PM
(Still Holding)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/11/2022 4:59 PM
Iracus grasps the handles of the HMG and depresses the trigger sending a torrent of bullets screaming into the opening. (If I fire to suppress it just hits everything in front right? Is there even a roll for damage?)
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Eisheru, et al. 7/11/2022 5:02 PM
(correct it hits everything. You roll damage and they take half. None if they succeed on an evasion save)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/11/2022 5:17 PM
(excellent) Having never felt the thunderous rush of expensive ammunition rapidly passing through the finely engineered heavy machine gun, Iracus can't help to simply shout, "GAHHHHH!" As the gun hopefully makes short work of the soon-to-be approaching creatures. (edited)
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5:17 PM
!roll 3d6 !suppressive fire!
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/11/2022 5:17 PM
Iracus Varanu | Rayan Roll: [6, 3, 3] Result: 12 Reason: suppressive fire!
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!roll d20 !v 14
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/11/2022 10:18 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [17] Result: 17 Reason: v 14
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(The horde takes six )
10:19 PM
The heavy gun rattles as the rounds begin flying. The recoil is tremendous even when stabilized by a tripod and after the first few seconds the rest of the rounds fly overhead.
10:19 PM
(Still holding Jake, the horde goes next )
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/12/2022 8:00 AM
(He’s waiting for enough of the horde to be close enough for a fully effective blast. About 2m around the charge a the door and 40m in. Once that goes off we’ll need to move to position 2)
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The horde moves closer, 20m, half the distance to your current fighting position and you can see claws and jaws are primed, ready to tear you to pieces and make you part of the mass or organics surging towards you. (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/12/2022 8:30 AM
Jakes eyes widen a little as the mass of abominations pour through the open blast doors. He activates Red Button #1 as they’re passing the first demo charge.
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(just need damage when you get time so I know what I'm reducing or applying with the save)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/12/2022 8:33 AM
(20)
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!roll d20 !v14
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/12/2022 8:33 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [7] Result: 7 Reason: v14
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Several members of the horde are outright atomized. The fire and shockwave tear a limb or two from others further out from the center of the blast, but there are enough remaining to threaten you all and then some. (Obsidia)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/12/2022 1:54 PM
"Earth and stone cleanse you all!" Obsidia cries, gesturing and setting off an enormous explosion of hardended obsidian and granite fragments, jagged, razor sharp, and heavy in a 9 meter circle in the front of the horde. (19 heavy damage, Evasion save for no damage) (edited)
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!roll d20 !v14
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/12/2022 2:34 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [3] Result: 3 Reason: v14
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A few from the front rank vanish, pulverized by rock and stone, though several hundred of the bottlenecked horde still remain.
2:34 PM
(Back to Jake at the top of the round)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/12/2022 3:20 PM
(How far away is their front rank after the democharge and Obsidia’s attack?)
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(still 20m from you, they've only had one turn)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/12/2022 3:21 PM
Jake fires a shear rifle burst at the closest of the oncoming creatures and takes a move towards his fallback position. (20/10)
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One of the creatures is cut to pieces by the grav field, before you displace and move to 30m from the horde
3:21 PM
(Teucer)
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Teucer grunts as his first shot goes wide of the horde before firing again (12/3)
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(was this a grenade or a regular shot)
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(sorry, another phosphorus grenade shot)
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!roll d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/13/2022 2:30 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [11] Result: 11
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The grenade explodes in the middle of the pack and the creatures closest to the detonation are burned as the chemical dust and heavier concentrates begin to spread.
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/14/2022 8:51 AM
(is teucer moving or shall I light em up?)
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(He did not say he was, but if you're here lets get your turn in)
8:56 AM
(and I'lll deal with the horde after that)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/14/2022 9:04 AM
Iracus continues the suppressive fire with the gun. (6/10 rounds remain)
9:04 AM
!roll 3d6
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/14/2022 9:04 AM
Iracus Varanu | Rayan Roll: [5, 5, 4] Result: 14
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/14/2022 9:13 AM
(then for move, I think this is where we move to the next position since the horde will get here after their next turn right?)
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(They'll get here on the turn they're about to take. Thus far they seem melee only, so a double move will bring them right up to you)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/14/2022 2:37 PM
(okay, then yes Iracus shall move back to the next firing position)
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The horde surges forward, crushing their wounded and dead below the tread of low hundreds of mutated feet. (they're reaching the first position, i believe everyone has displaced and is at closest 10m from them now. Honor system here, if you have not moved from that forward position you'd need to take fighting withdrawal for your main action if you don't want to risk the swarm's opportunity attack)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/14/2022 2:49 PM
(just in case they didn't already, but the horde does get an evasion save for the 7 heavy damage from the suppressive fire)
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(they failed/took it)
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(sorry, yes Teucer will move back to the second position and change to his pistol)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/14/2022 2:53 PM
(I have not moved from that position)
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(that position being the one the horde is at or the rear one?)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/14/2022 3:23 PM
(the one the horde is at, forgot to move back because I forgot they could reach me with a double move) (edited)
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(horde double moved, so you are up now, and they're in melee with you)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/14/2022 4:09 PM
Obsidia ducks and weaves away from the horde, before turning and legging it to the next positon (Fighting Withdrawal and Run)
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(Jake up)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/14/2022 6:25 PM
(How far to the second firing position?)
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(60m)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/14/2022 8:21 PM
(Double move towards next firing position)
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(Teucer)
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(Do I get the 20m move action that comes with storm armor in my "Scrapheap" Power Armor? As I track it, i am 10m from the horde and 50m from the next firing position?) (edited)
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(No, storm armor is a TL5 piece of armor and this is a cobbled together piece of a bunch of different robots to give us some extra firepower, You are tracking correct)
8:02 AM
(The horde has been degraded two steps, so you're putting some pain on it)
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Teucer continues to back towards the firing position, weapon raised and firing on the horde (I realise I said in my last post that he swaps to his pistol. If both weapons are readied, can he freely swap between them? otherwise I don't think he'd have the action economy to do that ) (2 damage from the phos grenade. 19 to hit 11 Damage) (edited)
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Eisheru, et al. 7/15/2022 8:37 AM
(Correct, readied just means that it is in a state that is easily accessible. that could be a sling, a holster, or some other easy to reach place that is not hampered by anything else. Stowed means its packed away (usually in a bag) and would take about 3 seconds to get access to the item)
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(Damage from the last post is from my mag rifle, I think that puts Teucer 20m from the horde and 40m from the next firing position. and now he wants his pistol out as the horde might hit him next turn) (edited)
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The horde is surging onwards though to your sight it is thinner than how it started. (Iracus )
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/18/2022 9:09 AM
(okay so using a move action last turn to do titan plates jump should have gotten me 40m from the second firing position. Will do one more move to get 20m and then take a shot with my gun) Iracus uses his armor's boosters to continue to close the distance to the second firing position while taking a quick shot behind with his las lock.
9:10 AM
(15/10)
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The shot punches into the horde and one of the beasts falls.
6:33 PM
The horde closes 20m, now overtaking the first of the fighting position in a surge of teeth and claws.
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(obsidia)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/19/2022 9:37 AM
(I believe I'm just out of range of the horde, since I moved 10m back from the firing position last turn?)
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(correct)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/19/2022 12:24 PM
Obsidia keeps sprinting for the second firing position, trying to make up ground on the horde. (double moving 20m)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/21/2022 10:35 AM
(back to Jake?)
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Yes
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/21/2022 10:47 AM
(Is either Obsidia or Teucer looking like they’ll be overrun?)
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(obsidia is in danger of being caught up to)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/21/2022 11:10 AM
Jake shoots his shear rifle at the mass of necromorphs closing in on Obsidia and yells, ā€œMove your stony ass!ā€ (12/12) (Single move toward next position) (edited)
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(Teucer up!)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/21/2022 11:13 AM
"I'm trying! At least mine doesn't bounce when I run. No idea how you mammals manage being so floppy!"
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"how many of these things are there!" Teucer takes another step towards the next position but doesn't think he'll make it before the horde reaches him so he will keep firing. (19/10, 3 damage r3/3 of Phos grenade)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/21/2022 11:00 PM
"Too many! Less talking more shooting!"
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the horde suffers more damage, several of the shrieking forms now burning and collapsing.
6:55 PM
(Iracus)
6:56 PM
(degraded another step, we're getting there!)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/24/2022 1:00 PM
Iracus finishes making his way to the second position and then primes his las lock as he watches the horde approach. (move 20m with boosters to firing position and main to reload las lock)
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The horde overrunns the first firing position, moving 10m beyond it, and is now 10m from Obsidia given their last move. You have a few seconds here to catch your breath on the now somewhat diminished horde of necromorphs
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(obsidia up, my bad)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/24/2022 3:41 PM
Obsidia continues moving, this time taking a moment to send another storm of stony shards tearing through the horde (Moving 10m, using Earth Blast, 20 heavy damage, Evasion save for no damage)
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!roll d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/24/2022 3:51 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [15] Result: 15
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(passes_
3:51 PM
(Jake is up!)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/24/2022 6:44 PM
ā€œRun!ā€ Jake shoots another burst of shear rifle fire at the horde advancing on Obsidia and takes another move towards the firing position (9/4)
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The shot misses, blowing out a wall panel in a spray of sparks.
6:58 AM
(Teucer)
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Teucer continues backing up his pistol shots disappearing into the crowd, their impact uncertain. (I make that 20m from the horde, 23/11)
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(I am agreement with you Teucer)
11:49 AM
The horde seems to be at less than half of its original strength but the room it has to get close to you seems to be wearing thin. You hear crashing and smashing in the ceiling as some who had jumped into vents are finding their flanking routes now closed.
11:49 AM
(Iracis)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/26/2022 9:45 AM
At the second firing position, Iracus trains his las lock on the horde and fires (14/9) (Main to fire, move to reload)
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A shot into the horde punches another of the beasts off their feet, as they surge forward to come to within 30m of the second firing position, and 10m from obsidia
9:51 AM
(obsidia)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/26/2022 11:30 AM
Obsidia continues moving, again taking a moment to send yet another storm of stony shards tearing through the horde, "Keep it up, we're thinning them out!" (Moving 10m, using Earth Blast, 14 heavy damage, Evasion save for no damage)
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!roll d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/26/2022 11:31 AM
Nekosmash Roll: [5] Result: 5
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The swarm's front rank explodes as the shower of rock and stone crushes the vanguard of the pack. You look to have almost worn them through
11:31 AM
(Jake)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/26/2022 1:31 PM
(Full move toward the second firing position, I think that I was even with Teucer, if so, Jake’ll get into the firing position) ā€œShow off! Not complaining though, keep showing off! I don’t want to have to come get you!ā€ (edited)
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(Yep! I agree with the positioning. Teucer is up!)
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(oops, sorry) Seeing Jake take up position to fire, Teucer keeps on the pressure until he can make the move himself, Slowly backing away from the rushing horde. (28/8)
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A particularly bloated specimen among the enemy falls, cut open to reveal dozens of spider like creature pouring from its ruptured belly. (Iracus)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/27/2022 1:46 PM
Fire and reload! (21/10) As Iracus continues to send round after round into the mass of creatures, he starts to feel a mixture of victory as their numbers dwindle along with fear as they get closer and spiders emerge from one their bodies. As his reloads he gets ready to move back to the third firing position. (edited)
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The victim of your energy bolt falls and the swarm moves forward another 20m, though now you can see gaps in their formation
1:59 PM
(obsidia)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/28/2022 9:44 PM
(sorry, work was brutal yesterday and today) "I haven't used this as much since I blew up those merlon on Terezinho..." Obsidia mutters, focusing another shower of sharp stone shards shooting in a storm of shrapnel, her steady gait carrying her towards the second firing position. (same actions, will edit in damage roll 14 heavy, Evasion save negates) (edited)
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!Roll d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 7/28/2022 9:47 PM
Nekosmash Roll: [13] Result: 13
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The swarm heads long into the exploding earth and there is silence and the rocks and stones crash and smash around them. The swarm has been destroyed and only the marker remains at the end of this charnel soaked hallway.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/28/2022 9:50 PM
"I think that's the last of them..." Obsidia says into the silence.
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(nice finish) Teucer pauses for a second, catching his breath in the silence before quickly reloading his pistol. He then begins to advance, back the way he came, putting rounds into corpses that look particularly intact while being conscious that there were more in vents
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 7/29/2022 8:37 AM
Jake relaxes as Obsidia wipes out the the remainder of the advancing horde. Covering Teucer’s advance, he follows, stopping to pick up the demo charge he thought he was going experience first hand a few moments ago ā€œI’ll never get tired of that trick there sister. Let’s head in and see about shutting this thing down. Iracus, it looked like you really enjoyed shooting that HMG.ā€ Continuing to cover Teucer he follows him to the door to the room with the Marker
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 7/29/2022 8:39 AM
"The HMG was rather enjoyable, it really helps that these creatures are down right disturbing. Did anyone else see those spider like things come out of that one? What even was that?" (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 7/29/2022 8:41 AM
"I was too busy running to notice those. Hopefully there's no stragglers from the vents."
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(All enemies are down, we just have the marker to deal with now)
10:43 AM
Entering the room you can see this stone obelisk is as tall as a single family home. It spirals, like a DNA helix though the center is solid, both sides twisting around one another. From top to bottom it has been carved with an approximation of letters or script, the same you saw written on the walls and floor in other rooms, though they do not match anything you have seen written in databases anywhere
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/1/2022 12:45 PM
"We're blowing this up right?" Obsidia asks the others, readying her modified spike thrower
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/1/2022 1:28 PM
ā€œProbably. At minimum shutting it down or disabling it.ā€ Jake goes to walk around the Marker scanning with his optics being careful not to focus too long on the script. Trusting the Argus web to record it
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 8/1/2022 6:44 PM
(is there any like 'vibe' come of the thing? Like do we feel any electricity in the air or weird sensations or anything creeping on our minds?)
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(at the moment no, but we've only been in here for a minute or so)
7:09 PM
(our information thus far has shown any effect it has to be slower working than this, and indeed the first people it encountered didn;t know what they were dealing with, so it had time)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 8/1/2022 7:18 PM
"Fascinating" Iracus says as he takes out his bio scanner to take some readings "Destruction of the device does seem like the safe move, but no sense in not gathering as much data from it as we can. So long as we don't spend too much time doing so." (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/1/2022 7:20 PM
ā€œCan’t help myself either Iracus.ā€ Jake gets close to the marker and looks for any kind of interface, control panel or some such
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The sensors connected to it have been found already and connect to the security room where you first laid eyes on the horde. There are readings coming from it, but you lack the context and specialized knowledge to get more from it than what you've already skimmed from the existing research notes.
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/1/2022 7:28 PM
"Is it the artifact itself that corrupted them all? Or studying it? Put another way? Should we destroy these readings to be safe or keep them for study, considering it would be shared among multiple groups?" Obsidia asks, her normally calm voice rumbling with agitation, "I say we destroy it all. In my experience something that can spread like this, can kill a world and I swore to stop the one threat I found. I do not wish to be the cause of something similar to what I witnessed..."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/1/2022 7:35 PM
Jake grimaces ā€œDestroying what we don’t understand or are frightened of pains me. I think it could be possible to study it further by limiting exposure. It does nothing to sever the connection it’s made with whatever is the source of its power.ā€
7:36 PM
Jake begins to modify the demo charge into a shaped configuration
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 8/1/2022 7:45 PM
"We do know that the researchers detected a near limitless amount of energy coming from this thing. Unless we are dealing with some kind of 'horror beyond comprehension' then I doubt the symbols themselves could do any harm without the device. Unless they are maybe instructions on creating it, but that seems unlikely. While this is far out of my area of expertise, I'd theorize that this device emits some kind of 'radiation' that works to convert biological substance into whatever.. that all was." Iracus says nodding to the hallway of horror. "Perhaps as a weapon or advanced terra forming device, or for all we know the mutations are a side effect of whatever energy source is being sent to it and it simply needs a proper containment vessel. These symbols don't match what we have seen so far, but do seem related. So perhaps some kind of message written by it's architects?" (edited)
7:47 PM
(Few questions are the carvings all static or do they change? And are we able to make any sense of what they mean with the minimal translation material we have or would that require additional time or experts to try and figure out? If we blow it up, can I make any assessment as to if there would be any side effect from whatever energy is getting fed? I'm mildly paranoid about accidentally creating a planet buster by chaotically releasing the energy from the device) (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/1/2022 8:06 PM
"If we can study it safely we should, especially to prevent this disaster in the future. But just blindly taking the device and data could put many many others at risk. I do not suggest destroying both lightly. Any study should be done under highly controlled conditions, and I will insist on that much no matter what we decide." Obsidia seems to have calmed down slightly, but a grating undercurrent in her voice reveals she's still perturbed by how the object indoctrinated and corrupted the scientists here. "I am much more suited to the study of mechanical and practical things, so I won't argue if we as a group decide this risk is worth it, but this thing is dangerous in a way very few things in the Iron Stars ever are."
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(they are static carvings, we dont know what they mean, if we blow it up we think we would be safe)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/1/2022 9:50 PM
ā€œBased on what little information we’ve gathered here, this thing isn’t a ā€˜good thing’ in the sense we’re accustomed to. All that potential power comes from somewhere and it’s connection to whatever that is set off what happened here. We’ve got about a week or so according to the timeline of the researchers notes regarding the changes that affected them. I see 3 obvious options. 1) disable permanently it via explosive device. 2) quarantine the planet until we get some psionic expertise in here. Or 3) figure out how to freeze/disable this thing…. If that is even possible…maybe creative use of a few cold sleep to encase the thing…
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/1/2022 9:57 PM
"I am most comfortable with the first option, but the other two are acceptable as long as we or the researchers move as carefully as after a tunnel's collapsed."
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"The risk here is high and the banefits are unclear. These researchers were obviously experts in their own right. I think it would be folly to think we could do better." Teucer pauses and looks towards the obelisk. "Destroy it, let us be done with the corrupting power and then we can exploit this vault for whatever is left behind." (Would the NFSS take offense to the destruction? Not sure what violates the terms and what does not)
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(No I don’t think they’d have an issue given the severity of the problem here)
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Eisheru, et al. 8/2/2022 7:09 AM
(Tucksberry would not be offended. she doesn't want to spend the rest of her life on this planet. And waiting for someone to help would take easily a month or longer to get a message out and wait for someone to come back) (edited)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/2/2022 7:14 AM
Jake sets the shaped charge facing the marker and configures the charge with a timer for 6 hours, a remote detonation code and remote timer reset code ā€œJust in case something weird happens,ā€ he says as he starts the timer and passes the codes to the group. ā€œWhatever is on the other end of this thing doesn’t care much for anything but it’s own goals without regard for the individual. This Marker whether by accident or intention brings more sentients to heel under it’s twisted view of a unified humanity. What do you think Iracus. Do you want to attempt to put it into stasis or have another idea? It could be some of our mechanical friends wouldn’t be affected, or if we find a way to shield researchers from it’s effects, we could learn something from this technology. If the expedition to explore the source of this brings back enemies, we might have figured out tools to use against whatever or whoever is behind it. Or trying to fiddle with this thing goes awry and we have a worse problem on our hands. If the stasis or other idea doesn’t work to shut it down, or we feel it’s too much risk to attempt. I’m happy destroying it to keep this particular brand of unification from our space.ā€
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 8/2/2022 10:26 AM
"The device itself? Oh we should most certainly destroy it. I don't think we can even begin to determine a way to contain it with the information at hand unfortunately. Any attempts to do so would risk exposure and I'm personally not in the mood for any of my crew to start bursting with spider creatures. We should however collect as much data and samples as we can and clear out this facility before destroying it. Whatever the researchers here gathered and whatever our limited tools can gather could help determine what this is and how it functions. Maybe set us on a path to develop a cure or vaccination in case we ever encounter another such device. While the implications of cross dimensional energy transference is astounding, the risk of failure to contain is simply too high."
10:29 AM
(this facility fell prescream right? So even with top of the line tech they all still succumbed to the effects?)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/2/2022 10:33 AM
ā€œIt’s agreed then, let’s destroy the marker. We do that and we’ll have plenty of time to collect anything we missed in this place in relative safety.ā€
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(yes, it fell pre-scream)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 8/2/2022 10:43 AM
(okay yeah, Iracus has no confidence this unknown threat can be contained without becoming space zombies then. But he will certainly that a 360 recording of it with his argus web to use to build a 3d model in the future)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/2/2022 7:45 PM
"Agreed. Ready when you all are."
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(Jake has charges set, We've got six hours before their failsafe triggers but it sounds like we're resolved in smashing it)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/2/2022 8:23 PM
ā€œLet’s get away from this thing and blow it.ā€ Jake walks back through the sensor room to the hallway and waits for the rest to get there before blowing the charge remotely
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(Did we want to pick anything else up? I think we looked in every room so unless the power generator is particularly fancy, not sure how much we need to do)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 8/2/2022 11:53 PM
(maybe just grab all the computers and other electronic/machine type things like that grail forge thing or any thing else that might be worth pretech salvage)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/3/2022 7:09 AM
(Yeah check the power room and be sure nothing cool there and head back out doing like Iracus said for anything important or salvageable.)
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(The power room would just be the eternal reactor for the facility, but like all mods, its integrated into the facility itself so is worthless once removed)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/3/2022 1:01 PM
(Sounds like we're doing one lay sweep then blowing it. Good with me)
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(We aren't missing anything that you haven't explored or taken already)
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/3/2022 1:08 PM
(We’re only blowing the marker right? The rest of the facility and it’s contents we’re leaving intact. Or hopefully intact once the thing is taken care of.) (I’m ready to blow it when y’all are)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/3/2022 1:14 PM
(ready)
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Charges are set, and some others are supplied from the NFSS contingent outside. Data drives and parts are taken from the facility along with whatever recordings seem safe to make. The defensive line is pulled back 500m just in case, and Tucksberry gives a nod to whoever is holding the detonator as the call to brace is passed up and down the soldiery here. All of them are eager to get off this rock, not knowing what happened inside. Rumors are running wild.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/3/2022 1:43 PM
Standing with his friends, Jake nods back to the commander and flips the switch
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Things are quiet for a moment before an explosion ripples from inside the facility. A few more follow as components of the structure begin to catch fire, collapse in, or otherwise fall into disarray. There is an instinctive relief you can feel on the back of your mind as the marker inside is destroyed. Flames and fire continue spreading across the facility and it is clear the darkness within has been thwarted here for now. Tucksberry gives an approving nod and though the quarantine will likely last a few weeks longer her soldiers will be doing so knowing that the danger has most likely passed . The mountain will eventually collapse as the heat of the flame buries the facility but not all has been in vain. Complex algorithms for development have come from the facility and been analyzed. The lions share of it will be going to the NFSS but respectively the information contained within will allow for the immediate uplift of one world within the respective polities you represent. This will bring the population to TL4 in a way that the civil structure of their society is not threatened. (edited)
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10:41 AM
(6xp, 50,000 credits to all of you too)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/4/2022 3:20 PM
"Well that was rewarding, but I unfortunately must be leaving for Acastus to attend to some urgent Greystar business. It was a pleasure working with you all."
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/4/2022 3:32 PM
ā€œAye, that we do, but we do have time for a little celebratory drink, no?ā€ Jake pulls out a bottle looking like it contains miniature lightening ā€œStorm Gin, a product of some folks we helped a while back. Thwarting a potential systemwide Necromorph swarm seems like a good time to break it open. While we wait for the quarantine to end. Care to join us Commander Tucksberry?ā€ Jake pours and passes glasses around
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/4/2022 3:35 PM
"That's true enough." Obsidia replies, holding out a stony hand for the glass
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 8/4/2022 8:32 PM
Iracus lets out a long held sigh of relief "A drink would be lovely right about now. Maybe two."
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Eisheru, et al. 8/9/2022 12:50 PM
"Definitely a drink!" Few have seen the Commander relax so visibly. Let alone those not among the hallowed ranks of the Last Legion. She takes the offered drink and pounds it back. She fills herself another and throws that one back too with ease. "You all may be from the colonies, but are definitely more resourceful than most I have dealt with. Hell... Some of you might even make it through the Trials to be a Legionnaire..." she says as she gives a private wink to General Teucer
12:56 PM
(I'm very sorry for not responding. I read this. Thought out a response. Then never hit enter)
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(no such excuse on my account, I just forgot) Teucer is fascinated by the bottle Jake pulls out. Never a heavy drinker, he never the less partakes of the celebration. "Jake, Where do you get this stuff? I may have to acquire some for myself." He is just recovering from his first sip as he locks eyes with the Commander. Coughing, he responds "What do these trials consist of? I may have to give them a shot"
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Eisheru, et al. 8/9/2022 4:52 PM
Commander Tucksberry pours herself another drink, this one she is content to sip slowly. "I'm sure your special operations unit indoc processes are similar to our own. However the first test in the Trials of the Legionnaire, is the Trial of Loyalty. Basically a citizenship test and the gate to all the other Trials." She takes another sip, "So whenever any of you are ready to renounce your citizenship with your respective colonies, let me know." (edited)
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Obsidia Sharpshot 8/9/2022 5:29 PM
"No offense Commander, but I will be remaining loyal to my clan and Greystar." Obsidia says, taking the drink and putting it in her mouth, glass and all, and eating it.
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/10/2022 6:54 AM
He raises his glass, toasting their success and chuckles at Obsidia ā€œI know what to get you as a gift now, a subscription to the Shotglass of the Month club. Every month is a new set varying in mineral compositions.ā€ ā€œThe bottle was a gift for dropping off a hold full of much needed supplies. Next time I’m there, I’ll see if I can find a case or two. It’s definitely a unique spirit.ā€ ā€œThank you for the compliment Commander. Greystar is my home now. Though NFSS has been a welcome and trustworthy ally. I hope that relationship continues to grow. Getting to know each other here on the ground, working together toward common goals. It’s a good thing. I look forward to our next venture. I hope it’s as bloodless as this one has been for our side. If not, we’ll make them bleed more than our people, together.ā€
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Eisheru, et al. 8/10/2022 8:20 AM
Leslie raises her glass in toast to Jake and Obsidia, "No offense taken, just admiring talent and giving credit where credit is due. You lot aren't the country rubes that our propaganda wants us to believe"
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(So it looks like EP and NMC also get this bonus for the world uplift stuffl, let me know where we want to apply it)
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Iracus | Rayan | Kaedon | Seyso 8/10/2022 8:24 AM
(technically speaking I am here on behalf of the lamplighters. Would they instead be the ones to be able to uplift somewhere?)
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(Yep!)
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(Radij for EP) "Ah, a shame I love a good trial. Alas the drums of war summon me back to the Protectorate. I look forward to our next meeting Commander." Teucer stands and knocks back the last of his drink "Jake, Obsidia, Iracus. Always a pleasure" He nods to each in turn before turning and leaving the tent. Nearby, the Osprey swoops through the ash filled sky, alighting gently, it's hatch already open waiting for Teucer to step aboard. (edited)
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Eisheru, et al. 8/10/2022 11:47 AM
"You know how to get ahold of me, should you change your mind General." There is a flirtatious undertone to her words but says nothing else as Teucer leaves to go about his own adventures
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/21/2022 7:33 PM
"Take care Teucer," he says as his friend exits the tent. "I miss our discourses Iracus. Though, It's been good get some things done outside of politics. Until next time." "Commander, It's been a blast," he says wryly and sips his almost empty glass of Storm Gin. "It's good that you have had first hand experiences with your southern cousins to pass along to the upper echelons. We can do the same with ours. I sincerely hope that our governments continue working together against the chaos and destruction the Scream unleashed. There's certainly enough challenges to rebuilding an equitable society without bureaucrats thinking up something to fight about between like minded efforts."
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Eisheru, et al. 8/21/2022 11:11 PM
Leslie nods, "As much as I would love to read the minds of our leaders, I can't really say what their end goal is and nor do they care to ask my opinion. I have nothing against you colonists, and quiet like some of you. I do think it is in your best interest to join, but I can understand the hesitation. I wish you all the best!"
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Jake Carson | Dathian [Radik] 8/22/2022 10:58 AM
Jake nods his appreciation of her position ā€œOnce our leaders get to know one another better, maybe that’s just what will happen. As long as they don’t decide we are opposed, I’ll be satisfied.ā€ He tosses back the last of his drink ā€œTo friendship and peace in our time. The rest of the bottle is yours. Until we meet again. Good luck on your next deployment.ā€ Jake leaves Leslie with a hearty handshake and hope for the future of their polities
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(Going to archive this in the next day or so. Will still be on the server just in the past missions channel )
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