Stars Without Number - savita-theatre

Nekosmash 08-Mar-20 03:50 PM

The joint mission team assembles at a pre determined point (don’t think we ever decided) , their respective ships coming together to complete the planning stages before continuing on to spike to the target

Artifice (Regrupple) 08-Mar-20 03:51 PM

(Gudrun was decided I think to meet)

Nekosmash 08-Mar-20 03:52 PM

Trivedi could clears the vessels one by one, and theyre let into a set of the cavernous bags of the arx class star fort.

Artifice (Regrupple) 08-Mar-20 04:10 PM

The small but bulky rust-orange Javelina arrives, only recently returned from Asgaper, it's only occupants the piggen shaman Grupp and his pilot pal Timmy. "Heya friends, who's ready to kick some wolfy bros butts? Should be a grand time eh? Ha!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 08-Mar-20 04:44 PM

The patented grey Corvette enters the station. A Merlon in grey coat and black tactical pants disembarks first. "Greetings, Shaman Grupp I presume? A pleasure to make your acquaintance, I am Eisheru Tidecaller." He gives a generous bow to the piggen master of the Arcane. "The Director will be along momentarily. Just finishing up some paperwork"

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 08-Mar-20 05:13 PM

A shuttle with the TFP symbol enters from space landing not far from the group. The door opens Seung and Agata exiting. "It's good to see you all again so soon. I'm glad no one took major causalities on our sides during that battle in the NMC. It's been some time though Grupp at least not since the end of the Remnant."

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 08-Mar-20 05:18 PM

Wearing a combat uniform in the same colour scheme as Eisheru, Kensh disembarks the Corvette. He nods his head to Seung and puts his hand out to Grupp. "Director Kensh, pleasure to meet you." (Have Kensh and Seung met when he was in Acastus?)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 08-Mar-20 05:21 PM

Dorian’s shuttle glides into the bay, fashionably late. He’s down the ramp before the engines finish spooling down. He spots the Merlon from across the opposite side and takes a direct line to him, weaving past some hangar staff. “Eish! I’m glad you could come and lend a hand!” Dorian gives him a quick embrace before turning and shaking Seung’s hand. “Governor, ever a pleasure,” he says with a grin, “And Shaman Grupp, I’ve heard good things. I’m pleased to meet you finally.” To the assembled group, “Thank you for your assistance with this. It’s honestly heartening to see such a diverse group of people working towards a common goal. Plus, it’s nice not to be worrying about being taken out back and shot like the last time we met, Director.”

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 08-Mar-20 05:23 PM

Kensh smiles slightly. "And it's nice not having to worry about causing a political crisis with you. Hows the arm treating you?"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 08-Mar-20 05:25 PM

“It is isn’t it? So much less stressful this way.” Dorian rolls his left shoulder, “Not so bad, thank you for asking. Keeps trying to throttle people but I’m sure that’s just a weird software bug.”

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 08-Mar-20 05:34 PM

"Well maybe we'll see some of that later, make it a feature."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 08-Mar-20 05:41 PM

Dorian’s self deprecating laugh dies off, “Ha...oh. Yeah maybe we will.”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 08-Mar-20 05:42 PM

Eisheru reaches out telepathically and connects with Dorian Dorian! Are you well? Anything you need? Your arm looks like it has healed well. Out loud he continues, "I am glad we are able to undertake an operation that won't cause an inter-polity incident"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 08-Mar-20 06:27 PM

Gods I forgot how disorienting that can be. I’m doing well, thank you for asking. How’s the whole ‘touched by an elder horror’ thing going on your end? Out loud he says, “As long as you don’t try shooting us again.” It’s softened with a laugh.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 08-Mar-20 06:31 PM

My apologies. I couldn't help but check in with you. I... I don't really know. I'm hoping to potentially ask Shaman Grupp about something I have been feeling since then. "Thankfully there should be no ancient beings for me to Connect with this time around. They always say Curiosity killed the Merlon... I have also developed some new techniques since we last met with the help of Headmaster Fate. I would understand if you, Dorian, and Governor Seung would be hesitant to participate. I can assure everyone that it is safe and would only be a boon to us all." (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 08-Mar-20 08:36 PM

"Seung! Last I saw you we were surrounded by millions of braindead citizens that Cyrus got to kill! Oh, and Kensh!" He pushes past the offered hand and goes in for a warm four-armed hug. "I feel like I know you already from how much Corn used to talk about you! Dorian! I've seen you about at council meetings but it's good to meet you for real eh? Ha! And Eisheru! I hear you're one for taking risks, I think we'll get along just fine!" Grupp gives a great booming laugh, "Five of us eh? Not used to so many, I'll have to skimp a bit on myself but we can make it work! Shouldn't need environmental protection... who wants some wings, that's always a hit with the ladies!" Grupp flares his own brown wings tipped with white and lifts off the ground a few inches. "Are we going in subtle? Probably no wings for that then, oh! But I got something else for that we can try, something new!"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 08-Mar-20 09:05 PM

“I’m actually glad you brought that up. CIS’s newest ship should be clear of the docks now. She can get us in and out without much trouble, and we can bring enough soldiers to get us out of a tight spot if need be.”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 08-Mar-20 09:25 PM

(Greystar has elite skirmishers available if that's something we want to bring Kensh)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 09-Mar-20 12:27 AM

(Kensh and Seung met post the battle that took Dorians arm.)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 09-Mar-20 01:25 AM

(I figured Seung. And sure, let's bring them just in case)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 04:08 AM

(if that's kosher with you neko, Greystar would bring the elite skirmishers force faction asset with us)

Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 04:10 AM

(There’s no assets here for them to attack)

(They attack faction assets, the listening post here is not really one)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 04:18 AM

(:+1:)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 09:32 AM

(It was more RP anyways and SHTF thinking. CIS can bring 30 or so strike team members, though if we’re calling in for extraction something’s gone terribly wrong on this one)

Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 09:43 AM

(The agency elements are written so they can enhance Pc missions, I think a wider conversation of how to tackle this plateu top solar collection plant should be had with the group before everyone starts throwing random things at the operation, because the soldiers might not be relevant ) (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 09:52 AM

“If you’d like, we can shuttle over to the Intent and get this show on the road. We have several days travel ahead of us. I’ll have the Outrider teams meet us aboard.”

Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 12:24 PM

(So the area is a very large, kilometers long solar farm that is based around a central building. The panels are fixed in place since the planet doesn’t rotate. It’s at the top of a plateau that’s got a winding pathway road carved up to it where wagons or very light vehicles and foot traffic can go, and there’s a lane for going up and one for down. The pathway opens up at a flattened area before something like the walled facility gatehouse where the brotherhood takes their tribute)

(That’s how things were when deckard and cal went iirc)

(So we need to figure out if you’re all sneaking in with pilgrims or just fast roping in and guns wild)

(Anything works but before we start slapping nPCs and abilities and ships at it we should figure out the approach)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 09-Mar-20 12:48 PM

(Sneaking in might do us some favours imo but I suppose it depends on how stealthy we are as a whole. Maybe some could sneak in one way and others could take another side guns blazing, draw them out?)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 01:16 PM

(We have access to enough drop ships for the ship’s ground pounders and a wraith shuttle.)

(50 is the most strike team members I’ll bring if numbers matter.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 02:20 PM

(If we're going stealthy Grupp can get the 5 of us in no problem)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 02:36 PM

(stealth would be Eisheru's preferred method)

(Come in as paying tribute to the Brothers? Get as far as we can before springing it and burning the place to the ground? As soon as I see a leader I'm gonna pry open their brain)

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 02:39 PM

(Grupp can literally turn us all into birds and we fly in. Or squirrels or whatever we want)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 02:39 PM

(Literal secret squirrels)

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 03:08 PM

(How bout we send in troops to the front and sneak in the back? Then we can find the commander with less resistance)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 09-Mar-20 03:09 PM

(sounds good to me)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 03:20 PM

(I’d rather try to take the control room/commander without any overt actions. Dorian’s come across suicide protocols before at some of the places CIS has raided and he’d be worried that an overt strike would prompt that. Unless we can borrow Batch for his super awesome EK powers. Would be helpful to have a walking EMP)

Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 03:21 PM

(He’s on rawhani right now since it’s his home , and there’s mopping up to do)

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 03:23 PM

(We've already got a mage, psychic, and yama king, we got this.)

"That sunblade escaped out of the sewers, that could be our way back in. Though there might be some added security there since he broke out. Or fly in as birds and I make us a hole in the back, take out people quickly and quietly as we see em. Oh! Or we could tunnel underground really easily. I've got some pretty neat tricks, ha!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 03:51 PM

"I have learned a powerful telepathic technique that will make us far more efficient in an engagement with the brotherhood. It will also allow us to communicate regardless of any ECM they might employ."

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 09-Mar-20 04:00 PM

“I would agree with a stealthy approach into the base. I don’t know about tunneling unless we know a safe place we can get in, but we’ll need intel once we’re in too since we don’t have a layout.”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 04:09 PM

"If I can get a visual on one of the brotherhood I can probe their mind for a building layout"

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 09-Mar-20 04:16 PM

"Not sure I like the idea of tunneling. Something with less risk."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 04:29 PM

Dorian grimaces, “I can disguise myself as a pilgrim, and Grupp can do his weirdness to make you all small enough to be stored in a box or something until we get inside.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 04:30 PM

Grupp shrugs. "Oh, or I could also just make us all invisible."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 04:30 PM

“That’s an option?”

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 04:32 PM

"Well yeah." He waggles his fingers in a mystical fashion, "Magic!"

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 09-Mar-20 04:48 PM

"Where the hell do you people learn this stuff? Invisibility would definitely work."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 04:49 PM

“I feel like you should lead with that before squirrels next time.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 04:55 PM

"I mean, tunnels would be fun too though eh? Ha! We can't do much while invisible though, no attacking or even running or it'll break it for all of us."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 04:57 PM

"If we are invisible do we need to run?"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 05:48 PM

“I’d hope not. We can use the shuttle to get us close before we walk, not run, in. We’ll keep the teams out of sight aboard their drop ships, standing by in case things get louder than we’re comfortable with. I think our initial objectives should be to secure the control room and neutralize any way they have to warn their comrades we’ve taken the station. Ideally, we can coopt it and use it for as long as we can to track their movements as well as keep the power flowing to the local populace.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 05:58 PM

"Sounds good, let's get going!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 06:18 PM

"Ready for the journey."

Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 06:19 PM

(So are we all taking just the one ship, if yes, does it have enough life support for all the soldiers , crew and yourselves ?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 06:23 PM

(I can take the Javelina for the PCs and Dorian's ship for the troops? I was gonna cook something up in his arcanotech lab)

(I have teleport pads so we can just bamf down close to the base)

Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 06:29 PM

(I think free merchants cap out at 40? )

Reverend Levi McClain (Dax'olli) 09-Mar-20 06:30 PM

(Like 6)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 06:30 PM

(without fittings yeah 6)

Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 06:30 PM

(I dont see plants for the CIS ship posted anywhere)

Artifice (Regrupple) 09-Mar-20 06:30 PM

(Yeah mine is 6)

Reverend Levi McClain (Dax'olli) 09-Mar-20 06:31 PM

(He may be talking about the Dark Star?)

(Dark star is a Corvette that holds max 50)

Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 06:34 PM

(I'd like to know for sure since we're traveling with a small army)

(I'd like the man himself to tell me, please allow him the chance to run his own agency)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 08:48 PM

(Malleable Intent is one of the first ships I posted to #shipyard-updates . Has max crew of 240)

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Nekosmash 09-Mar-20 08:50 PM

(Alright we have the space

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 09-Mar-20 08:50 PM

(The paint’s still drying on her so be careful about which walls you lean against)

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Reza Collins (Eisheru) 09-Mar-20 09:50 PM

(If everyone is willing, when we arrive Eisheru would like to establish a Unity of Thought. Ill post the text in #ooc)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 09-Mar-20 10:06 PM

(sounds good to me.)

Nekosmash 10-Mar-20 03:25 AM

(7 days from Gudrun to the destination passing through rawhani and Asta to get to lohitzune ) (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 10-Mar-20 09:37 AM

(Using my research month to make some arcanotech on the way, I'll post the roll in my thread)

Nekosmash 10-Mar-20 10:16 AM

(Sounds good) (Let’s get a program/int from the pilots of each ship going)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 10-Mar-20 10:57 AM

(How does that work if there’s an NPC piloting? Dorian definitely won’t be driving the ship haha. Someone else can if they want)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 10-Mar-20 10:57 AM

(if it's an npc it's 2d6+2)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 10-Mar-20 11:06 AM

Dorian spends his downtime reading up on improv books and watching old episodes of Inside The Holoactors Studio. (Perform 0 7/90) (edited)

Nekosmash 10-Mar-20 12:08 PM

(So I think the javelina and Dorians ship were going. It’s a listening post so I’ll offset the values against their scanning result )

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 10-Mar-20 12:10 PM

(5)

Nekosmash 10-Mar-20 12:13 PM

(5 +2 avoiding population centers and then +2 for a frigate for a total of 9 v 13, result of 8, +5 for scanner being the planet , I didn’t give them the bonus for any kind of skills)

Lights aboard the comms station on the Intent flash quietly as the planet makes a telemetry lock on the vessel, tracking its position in the system.

(They’re not shooting or anything. Basically it’s just on radar)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 10-Mar-20 12:47 PM

Dorian stands on the bridge, listening to the reports from the crew, “Hmm. Well it’s not like we’re a stealth ship. Any chance we can deploy our shuttle and pods on the opposite side of the planet as we pass by? Use the planet to block us from visual.” He directs the last part at the ship’s commander.

Nekosmash 10-Mar-20 01:06 PM

“The telemetry lock can track us anywhere in the system , the planet won’t block anything now.” (Once the locks established they’ve got you until you leave)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 10-Mar-20 01:07 PM

(Yeah just didn’t want them visually seeing our shuttles leave the ship)

Nekosmash 10-Mar-20 02:26 PM

(You’re not sure how deep the scanning goes. Just that you’ve been seen)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 10-Mar-20 02:27 PM

(Sounds good! Steady as she goes then.)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 10-Mar-20 03:08 PM

(Did we end up needing the Javelina? as we could all easily fit on the malleable intent.)

Nekosmash 10-Mar-20 04:52 PM

(If you’re bringing fifty soldiers yes)

Artifice (Regrupple) 10-Mar-20 05:07 PM

(Plus it has an arcanotech lab for Grupp's downtime)

"Let's set the ships down by the pilgrims' settlement, no reason we couldn't just be traders or anything."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 10-Mar-20 05:08 PM

(still need a int program check grupp)

Artifice (Regrupple) 10-Mar-20 05:09 PM

(8, we've already been detected anyway though)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 10-Mar-20 05:10 PM

(one ship maybe not both.)

Nekosmash 10-Mar-20 05:10 PM

(10 vs 13) the telemetry lock likewise appears on the bridge of the javelina

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 10-Mar-20 07:00 PM

Eisheru reaches out telepathically to Director Kensh, but before the connection completes he extends his will to include everyone in the party. 'Hello everyone. This will allow us to have imperceptible and instantaneous communications with each other. Think of this as a telepathic conference call.' Eisheru also concentrates some more and there is a brief shimmer of light around his body before becoming invisible (Committing effort for telekinetic armory) (edited)

(8/9 effort remaining)

Artifice (Regrupple) 10-Mar-20 07:08 PM

Grupp squints his eyes in concentration, "HELLO? THIS IS GRUPP, THE SHAMAN! CAN! YOU! HEAR! ME!"

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Reza Collins (Eisheru) 10-Mar-20 07:16 PM

'Yes... Yes Master Shaman... There is no need to yell, however' (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 10-Mar-20 07:25 PM

"OK, WELL LET'S GO AHEAD AND LAND AT THE SETTLEMENT AND GET THIS PARTY STARTED EH? HA!"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 10-Mar-20 08:23 PM

Dorian blinks, ’Ok i was mistaken before. A bombastic shaman in your head is much more disorienting than a polite Merlon. Does anyone have any last minute details to adjust before we head in? (edited)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 10-Mar-20 08:45 PM

Eisheru turns to Dorian and mouths the words 'I'm sorry.'

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 10-Mar-20 10:15 PM

'I don't have anything to add to the task at hand, but I do agree landing at the settlement will be best to survey the situation... And perhaps drop it down a touch Grupp.'

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-Mar-20 09:37 AM

"WILL DO!" Grupp says, just as loudly as before. Grupp heads to the teleportation pads and beams down just outside the settlement Doona and Cal visited.

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 11-Mar-20 01:02 PM

Kensh winces at the shouting in his head, and follows Grupp down.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 11-Mar-20 01:11 PM

Eisheru never is more than a few meters from the Director. He joins him as he teleports down to the surface from the Javelina

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 11-Mar-20 01:13 PM

Dorian takes the wraith shuttle down with whoever else wants a ride.

Nekosmash 11-Mar-20 01:38 PM

It’s unclear if any ground stations track the shuttle down, as the ships themselves drift at the edge of the system. The closest settlement to the solar station is still three days away by foot, and a large assembly of pilgrims in the town is already milling about , with a procession of about twenty wagons. Most of whats in them is covered by oil cloths.

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-Mar-20 02:34 PM

"THE REPORT SAID THE BROS HAD AGENTS TRAVELING WITH THE PILGRIMS LAST TIME SO LET'S BE CIRCUMSPECT EH?" Grupp approaches the group of wagons arms waving in a friendly like manner, wings folded behind his back. "Heya pilgrims! We're here to visit that solar station place, you know, paying homage and stuff. Uhh, we can fight and stuff if you need guards!"

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 11-Mar-20 03:14 PM

’Grupp I think you might want to let one of us talk to them.’ “Hi there. What my friend Grupp here said is true we’ve come a long way to pay homage, but we understand just joining we may be unwelcome we’re willing to work both ways.”

Nekosmash 11-Mar-20 03:37 PM

“You can offer protection during our trek through the wilderness road?”

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-Mar-20 03:55 PM

Grupp offers an easy smile, ignoring Seung in his head, "Oh, easily! Ha! We're super strong!"

Nekosmash 11-Mar-20 05:39 PM

“It’s been told to other groups and shown to not be the truth.” A burly looking ruffian says from atop a nearby wagon

“The road is full of all manner of beasts and hazards”

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-Mar-20 05:47 PM

"Well you were about to go without us eh? No harm in a few more hands even if we couldn't fight! We have our own supplies, so no worries there. Ha! Wanna wrestle and see who comes out on top?" Grupp winks and flexes his four arms.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 11-Mar-20 05:57 PM

Dorian arrives separately and uses Colorless Face to blend in with the pilgrims. (Just going to mingle. Nothing fancy and keeping a low profile.) (edited)

Nekosmash 11-Mar-20 07:17 PM

He smiles and nods , the matter settled for the moment. “Tonight at camp. I’ve never tried to actually hog tie someone before. Let alone an actual hog”

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-Mar-20 07:21 PM

"Ha! I like this guy!" Grupp joins in, chatting amiably with some of the pilgrims. "LET ONE OF YOU TALK? HA! I'M A FARMER SEUNG, THESE ARE MY PEOPLE!"

Nekosmash 11-Mar-20 07:31 PM

(I don’t wanna bypass anyone , we can move on when you’re ready)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 11-Mar-20 07:44 PM

"Ha! 10 credits says he whoops you, Reggie!" Eisheru says looking at Grupp "I've seen you wrestle, even with those extra arms you don't stand a chance!"

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-Mar-20 08:07 PM

(Ready to get on the road

) Grupp gives Eish a playful glare, "My great auntie Dora could take you down with no arms at all! Ha! I'll take that bet!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 11-Mar-20 08:22 PM

(Yeah I'm ready whenever) "Well that's not fair! She's about twice your size..."

Nekosmash 12-Mar-20 09:34 AM

The convoy begins drawing up, a long column of twenty wagons drawn by the pilgrims themselves (think almost like long rickshaws) , most are full of supplies for their own trip and offerings for the keepers of the solar park. The front, middle, and rear cart are empty and will be used to carry the sick or those who simply can’t keep up

Everyone is on foot, the only horse belongs to the caravan master who rides at the front of the pack, and serves as it’s pathfinder

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 12-Mar-20 10:03 AM

Kensh tries to get a look into one of the wagons, to see what sort of offerings the pilgrims are bringing.

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 12-Mar-20 11:58 AM

Seung spends time trying to converse with the locals hoping to learn something of the base ahead mingling near the back of the convoy.

Artifice (Regrupple) 12-Mar-20 01:36 PM

Grupp helps carry one of the wagons while generally sharing his good natured humor and charm with the pilgrims.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 12-Mar-20 01:49 PM

Eisheru also helps carrying one of the carts, He isn't very strong but he will use his telekinetic powers to assist with the cart in as subtle a manner as possible. He will chat, tell fantasy stories that were told to children on Terezinho and general shmoozing and mingling.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 12-Mar-20 03:43 PM

Dorian tried to get a feel for the pilgrims’ attitudes and general well-being. He doesn’t communicate much more than needed to avoid standing out one way or the other.

Nekosmash 12-Mar-20 04:59 PM

The offerings are mostly food and barrels of weak local ale, as it travels better than water. There are a few other items like corroding power cells, scraps of electronics, and anything remotely technical the villagers can think to add. The hope seems to be that with enough parts the plant can run at full speed again and raise the planet out of this dark age (edited)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 12-Mar-20 05:04 PM

(to Unity) Something to consider after we hit the listening post. A way to provide these people with a better living (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 12-Mar-20 05:09 PM

We should do everything in our power to prevent the destruction or damage of the post. Otherwise we may have another humanitarian crisis to deal with.

Artifice (Regrupple) 12-Mar-20 05:15 PM

"I CAN SET THE ENGIES ON IT! BILLY LOVES PLACES LIKE THIS, HA! PLUS, THE PLANT IS ACTUALLY IN DECENT SHAPE, THE BROS ARE JUST ABUSING THE TRUST OF THESE POOR GUYS."

Nekosmash 12-Mar-20 08:10 PM

The locals describe the layout of the area in as much detail as they can manage. One even draws some pictures with a piece of charcoal and cloth

(This would be at the top of the plateau , the long road leading up the the gatehouse like building in front of the comms tower )

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 12-Mar-20 08:17 PM

(Oh so it’s literally Helios one got it.) ’I agree let’s try to keep damage to a minimum so no explosives and we try to keep it quiet in case we damage anything important with normal gunfire.’

Nekosmash 12-Mar-20 08:17 PM

(Best thing I could think of to reference)

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-Mar-20 05:58 AM

"NO PROMISES, HA! BUT WE CAN ALWAYS FIX IT OR MAKE A BETTER ONE AFTER!" Grupp continues chatting amiably, listening to Eisheru's stories as well and trying to get a feel on the locals' opinions on MES related things.

Nekosmash 13-Mar-20 07:06 AM

The locals don’t seem to really think anything about it, either because they don’t know about, or more realistically, those who practice either died or how shy away from the public. Things seem almost painfully ordinary

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-Mar-20 07:52 AM

Grupp decides it's best to keep his arcane nature hidden so as not to freak them out, keeping up his banter with his wrestling opponent and hyping up their contest to the other pilgrims to make the dull trip more exciting.

Nekosmash 13-Mar-20 09:19 AM

At first rest for the midday meal your would be challenger approaches. “what do you say we end the banter and have it out. Just for fun”

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-Mar-20 09:26 AM

"Ha! Fun is why we live eh?" Grupp's chitinous armor sinks into his skin, leaving his tough pink hide exposed except for a short traditional loincloth to cover up the delicate bits. Grupp smiles widely at his challenger and their onlookers, "Let me show you how piggen wrestle!" He spreads his arms wide and waits for his opponent to move first.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 13-Mar-20 10:29 AM

"10 credits on two arms!”

(technically i could give grupp two turns of actions every turn in "combat" lol)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 13-Mar-20 02:06 PM

"I'd take that bet but I agree with you, you've no chance Grupp."

Nekosmash 13-Mar-20 02:39 PM

The opponent circles, sidestepping slowly to the right, hunched and ready to spring forward. He darts forward suddenly , shoulder low, hoping to double the heavy piggen over by using its own mass against it

(I think as far as trying to avoid it, trying to stand the blow, or trying to use his proximity to grapple or something depends on what I have the rolls I ask for be)

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-Mar-20 03:06 PM

Grupp holds his ground as the man rushes towards him, turning slightly at the last second to lessen the impact in hopes of using his advantage in arms to grapple him.

Nekosmash 13-Mar-20 04:54 PM

(Exert str)

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-Mar-20 05:33 PM

(7)

Nekosmash 13-Mar-20 05:41 PM

(8) the momentum knocks aside your second set of arms easily and the heavy impact knocks you both to the ground, the burly pilgrim ending up on top. He is trying to find a way to pin the many appendages you have

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-Mar-20 06:34 PM

Grupp tries to get his feet between him and the pilgrim, hoping to launch him off.

Nekosmash 13-Mar-20 06:45 PM

(Evasion? I guess? For escaping the pin)

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-Mar-20 08:10 PM

(18v3)

Nekosmash 13-Mar-20 08:41 PM

Grupp wiggles out despite his bulk , and soon finds himself back in the ring

“You’re pretty agile but those extra arms haven’t help you yet!” He gloats (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-Mar-20 11:53 AM

"Ha! They're used to holding things to fight with! But I wouldn't want to hurt you eh? Ha!" Grupp rushes in, feinting for his head while sweeping out with a foot to sweep his legs.

Nekosmash 14-Mar-20 12:10 PM

the leg sweep knocks him onto his back, and he hits the rground hard, winded and wide eyed as his mind works to piece together the sudden change of scenery

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-Mar-20 12:16 PM

Grupp tries to pin him down with his arms and bulk. (Extert/str 7)

Nekosmash 14-Mar-20 01:25 PM

The pilgrim is unable to rise, pinned to each limb by one of your four arms

the cheering grows to a fever pitch from the crowd

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-Mar-20 04:26 PM

Grupp holds the man down for a few more seconds, making sure his victory is secure before letting him up, holding his hand and raising it high to the cheers of the crowd, "Ha! A better contest than I've had in a long time! You hardly need us to help protect the caravan eh? Ha!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 14-Mar-20 04:27 PM

Eisheru reluctantly places 10 credits into the hands of the man next to him. He throws his hands up in exasperation.

Nekosmash 14-Mar-20 04:29 PM

There are numerous triumphs and shows of frustration as the money changes hands between other betting members of the caravan. Your opponent is gracious and is helped to his feet with a wide smile on his face

“That was a lot of fun. Thanks for not busting my face up. The old hag at home wouldnt have let me hear the end of it”

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-Mar-20 07:32 PM

"She wouldn't want your face looking like mine eh? Ha!" Grupp slaps him on the shoulder before reaching out and shaking his hand, palming him a 1000 cred stick, "You buy the hag something nice from me ya hear?" Grupp turns back towards his companions, giving his chest a thump, "You owe me 10, fish! That'll teach you do doubt the might of piggen!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 14-Mar-20 07:33 PM

Eisheru throws a cred stick at the pig "Call me fish again and I'm putting bacon on the menu" he says with a jovial laugh "Well done, Grupp."

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-Mar-20 08:29 PM

"Remind me to tell you of the time the NMC served me roast pig, ha! Their faces when they saw me, woo! Priceless." Grupp gives Eish a friendly slap on the back, "All in all, it was pretty tasty eh? Ha!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 14-Mar-20 08:33 PM

"Do you want me to lie to you or tell you it was delicious?" Eisheru laughs some more as the two move into camp. He returns the slap with his own, albeit far weaker than the four-armed Piggen. "Right after I'll tell you about how the people of Buey offered me fish as it was a Friday in their holiday of Lent!” (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-Mar-20 08:34 PM

(Good to continue I think lol, thanks to the group for waiting on me)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 14-Mar-20 10:17 PM

(all good g-man)

Nekosmash 15-Mar-20 04:02 PM

The caravan continues on with some joking and laughter until late afternoon. The wagons are pulled into a ring allowing everyone to sleep inside. Watches are drawn up and foragers begin moving into the woods nearby to try to supplement the provisions the group has taken with it

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 15-Mar-20 04:04 PM

Seung follows the foragers. "I hope could help you get some food if you'd allow me to."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 15-Mar-20 04:05 PM

Dorian, still disguised as a pilgrim, assists in setting up the watches. (edited)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 15-Mar-20 04:11 PM

Kensh volunteers to watch over the caravan for a period.

Nekosmash 15-Mar-20 05:24 PM

(Early, mid or late watch kensh)

Seung heads out with a group of pilgrims into the woods, staying close to the road but deep enough in to where there’s a chance to find something. A large apple tree stands alone in a clearing, the sun setting in the corpse behind it

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-Mar-20 05:28 PM

(Grupp'll take late watch since he can see perfectly in the dark/thermal vision)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 15-Mar-20 05:29 PM

(I’ll take the one Kensh doesn’t take)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 15-Mar-20 05:29 PM

(I'll take mid)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 15-Mar-20 05:29 PM

"There is an apple tree over there it looks like." Seung says point it out and head to pick several of the apples from the branches.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 15-Mar-20 05:36 PM

(Eisheru would take a watch with Dorian)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 15-Mar-20 05:42 PM

(That’s good. Looks like all the strangers would be contributing equally)

Nekosmash 15-Mar-20 05:52 PM

(Notice/wis Seung. We will do the foraging and then move into the watches as night goes on so everyone’s got some time to do something)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 15-Mar-20 06:07 PM

(8)

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 03:03 AM

Something grunts and trumpets deeper in the woods beyond the apple tree. You hear sticks breaking under heavy hoofbeats

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 16-Mar-20 08:51 AM

Seung raises his arm pointing it towards the sound. “Hello?” He says peering into the woods.

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 09:19 AM

The same trumpeting sound bellows again but louder. The heavy hoof beats stomp pounder

Louder

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 05:08 PM

A fierce bird like creature stomps into the clearing and howls again (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-Mar-20 05:25 PM

(Is this close enough that we'd see or hear too from the camp? Grupp has his 10000 senses on)

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 05:25 PM

)you’d hear the most recent animal sound)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-Mar-20 05:32 PM

"SEUNG, YOU GUYS OK OVER THERE, I HEARD SOME WEIRD SOUNDS!"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 16-Mar-20 05:33 PM

(How long will it take to get to the clearing to help the foragers?)

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 05:34 PM

(30 seconds at a run. They didn’t go real far off the road)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 16-Mar-20 05:34 PM

(What to the pilgrims seem to be doing in reaction to the sound?)

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 05:35 PM

(Not a whole lot. Most of them aren’t armed or anything either)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 16-Mar-20 05:35 PM

(Do they seem alarmed?)

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 05:40 PM

(Not really)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 16-Mar-20 05:48 PM

The hell was that? The pilgrims don’t seem too alarmed over here.

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 16-Mar-20 06:01 PM

Kensh turns to one of the pilgrims. "That noise something we should be worried about?"

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 06:41 PM

“Trumpeter Dodo’s. They’re feisty beasts, especially when they’re normally as tall as we are”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 16-Mar-20 06:41 PM

(just a reminder, everyone knows exactly where Seung is through the unity of thought) (edited)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 16-Mar-20 08:05 PM

Seung puts a hand out. “Woah there. Hey is this thing dangerous.” Seung calls over to other pilgrims.

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 08:08 PM

“We might be in its territory” one of the foragers says, slowly dropping the Apple she is holding. She begins slowly backing away

“It’s beak is powerful. It can peck through steel if it’s mad enough”

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 16-Mar-20 08:09 PM

“That doesn’t sound to good, but how does it taste.”

Nekosmash 16-Mar-20 08:10 PM

“Good, actually”

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 16-Mar-20 08:23 PM

“Alright then I suppose we’ll add this to our haul.” Seung says his right arm twisting and turning exposing the array inside using his left to stabilize it firing two burst into the creature. (28/32 23/24 that is unless with dax I can fire a third and fourth time

) (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-Mar-20 08:24 PM

(Grupp's flying over there, 10 sec since his flying speed is 30m)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 16-Mar-20 08:27 PM

(if we can hear the gun shots Eisheru would run over as well)

Nekosmash 17-Mar-20 02:54 AM

The creature shrieks , and lowers its head, surging forward toward Seung to ram Him. Sticky purple blood rushes from the two large wounds in the creature’s flank

(Miss, Seung up, then Grupp arrives )

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 17-Mar-20 10:38 AM

Seung back peddles several feet before firing again. (32/34/26/33) (edited)

Nekosmash 17-Mar-20 05:13 PM

As Grupp lands and eisheru arrives in the clearing moments later (with any others who might come running) the trumpeter dodo falls on its side, this time neatly shot center mass

The creature is large. The height of an average man and twice as wide , it croaks once as the last of its breath exits its body.

It’s feathers are a rich black and deep navy , looking slightly oily from their waterproof coating

(We also know the beak is super dense, and it’s got some kind of horn/noise making organ. )

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 17-Mar-20 05:16 PM

"Heard the gunshots and... Whoa that's a big... Bird?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-Mar-20 05:57 PM

"We missed the fight but at least we can cook the beastie eh? Ha! She's a beaut, that's for sure! I need one of those feathers and a hat to put it in!"

Nekosmash 17-Mar-20 06:24 PM

(There would be enough here for a couple people to make cloaks or for everyone just to have a bunch for ornamentation

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 17-Mar-20 06:46 PM

(Eisheru wants 2 feathers please!)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 17-Mar-20 06:47 PM

Grab me a few feathers, Eish.

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 17-Mar-20 06:51 PM

"I'd think this would be a good way to make sure the pilgrims trust us by giving over the whole bird before you try to separate it out. They obviously fear them to a point and don't often get these."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 17-Mar-20 06:52 PM

"Alright let's get this thing back to camp, guess meat is back on the menu!" Eisheru will assist with carrying it back, using his telekinetic powers to help him lift up the creature.

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-Mar-20 07:07 PM

"I'll take the beak to check out if no one else wants it! The sound it was making was pretty amazing, ha!"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 17-Mar-20 07:08 PM

Do Piggen use warhorns? Dorian is still at the camp helping organize watches. (edited)

Nekosmash 17-Mar-20 07:13 PM

(They won’t care about the feathers being taken or the clearly inedible stuff, if that helps)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 17-Mar-20 07:16 PM

Eisheru plucks 10 pristine feathers or near as pristine as he can find. Got some feathers for you, Dorian. Beautiful black and blue. Let the camp know we have a lot of meat to start cooking

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 17-Mar-20 07:17 PM

“Do you think they shot it? Maybe we should get some cooking fires going?” Dorian asks the nearby group, attempting to not give away his ruse.

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-Mar-20 07:23 PM

"USUALLY WE JUST YELL, BUT A WARHORN COULD BE EVEN LOUDER EH? HA! WE'LL SEE WHAT I CAN COME UP WITH!" (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 17-Mar-20 07:23 PM

(Piggen rohirrim)

Nekosmash 17-Mar-20 07:28 PM

The pilgrims are beginning to gather, seeing the bounty being carried out of the woods for them

there is some clapping, and for tonight, the provisions will remain untouched

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 17-Mar-20 07:37 PM

"You mean you can get louder?"

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 17-Mar-20 10:49 PM

'Perhaps we should test that after this mission. I'm half afraid those in that base will hear you even if it is in our heads.' (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-Mar-20 06:30 AM

Grupp helps feather and skin the beast to prep for eating, the simple work making him think of home.

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-Mar-20 06:45 AM

"EH, I GUESS I CAN WAIT TO EXPERIMENT! I FORGOT WE WERE KINDA TRYING TO BE COVERT!" The beak and a few feathers discretely vanish into Grupp's void pocket.

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 18-Mar-20 03:20 PM

Kensh pockets a few of the feathers and holds back a laugh at Grupp. "I think our covertness with this lot went out the window when you brought that crowd watching you wrestle."

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-Mar-20 04:39 PM

"I MEAN THEY SENSED US WHEN WE FIRST SHOWED UP. AND WE HAVE A PIG AND FISH WITH A HEAVILY ARMED PARTY OF SOLDIERS. AND WE'RE TRAVELING WITH A PARTY OF PILGRIMS WE KNOW THE BROS SURVEIL. NOT SURE WRESTLING IS WHAT BROUGHT US TO ATTENTION EH? HA!"

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 18-Mar-20 04:40 PM

"You know when you put it that way I'm surprised they haven't come to capture or kill us all yet. Especially when you and me have been so obvious Grupp." (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-Mar-20 05:03 PM

"YOU DON'T RUN OUT TO MEET THE ENEMY ON THE FIELD WHEN YOU'VE GOT A FORTRESS TO DEFEND EH? OUR BEST BET AT SURPRISE IS LEAVING THIS GROUP ON THE LAST NIGHT AND MAKING A BREAK FOR IT! WE'LL BE WAY FASTER WITHOUT THE CARAVAN AND FLYING WE CAN GET THERE BEFORE THEY KNOW IT! ALSO KEEP A CLOSE WATCH AT NIGHT CAUSE THEY'LL FOR SURE BE CHECKING IN ON US THEN!"

Nekosmash 18-Mar-20 05:27 PM

(Dorian has watch and then kensh right?)

(Can I get a d4 from each of you please)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 18-Mar-20 05:29 PM

(I believe so)

(3)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 18-Mar-20 05:38 PM

(I'm watching with Dorian) (edited)

Nekosmash 18-Mar-20 06:06 PM

A feast and general revelry is had inside the wagon circle that night. One of the ale barrels is opened, but the monks certainly won't know. The beast is de-feathered, skinned, and cooked with a local blend of herbs that taste far better than they smell. Everyone is satisfied,and more importantly, drying the leftovers will allow the caravan to eat from local supply and not dip into their reserves for the following day. The first watch of Dorian, Eisheru, and a few other caravaners with long lantern poles passes uneventfully, the other wildlife likely scared off by the earlier gunfire

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 19-Mar-20 01:29 AM

(2)

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 03:38 AM

It is around 1am , the land is still and even the wind is quiet. A small blue flash of light 200m deep into the woods briefly illuminates the otherwise pitch black night

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 19-Mar-20 04:30 AM

Kensh focuses on the point, wondering what could cause the flash. He watches for any more light or movement, keeping his gun ready. (Would shouting through Unity of Thought wake the others up? Just in case it comes to it)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 19-Mar-20 04:33 AM

(i would say so.)

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 04:34 AM

(I would say so as well)

10m to the right (still the same-ish distance away, it didnt come closer) the light blinks again

a few seconds later

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 19-Mar-20 04:55 AM

Without taking his eyes off the area where the lights flashed, Kensh communicates with the group. "Any of you awake? Flashing lights in the forest, mightn't be much to worry about but still..."

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 05:20 AM

"YAAAWWNN! HUH? LIGHTS? THAT'S WHAT SUPPOSEDLY DREW CAL AND DOONA AWAY FROM THEIR PILGRIMS! IT'S PROBABLY THE BROS!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 19-Mar-20 05:31 AM

"Huh? ... Dorian if you ever complain about my voice being too loud in your head again, just remember this moment... Lights? Where?"

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 19-Mar-20 06:06 AM

"Out in the forest. I'll stay put, keep an eye on them."

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 06:11 AM

The lights are circling, blinking every few seconds and whatever is casting it moves closer and closer to the road ahead of the convoy. It does not approach the wagon circle (It’s getting closer to the road but keeping the same distance from the group)

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 06:22 AM

"ILL CHECK IT OUT!" Grupp stretches, activating Fade and taking off into the night, flying off towards the light, keeping his distance and using his enhanced eyesight to see what's out there.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 06:24 AM

Dorian’s eyes snap open, and he gets up silently to move towards the border of the camp. Noted, Eish.

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 19-Mar-20 06:59 AM

"Careful Grupp." Kensh positions himself behind cover, facing the road ahead.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 07:04 AM

Once out of the camp, Dorian allows his Colorless Face to drop. He pulls out the low-light goggles in his pack and draws his rifle. Dorian continues into the trees towards the general area where Kensh was set up. I can swing in behind them if it’s required.

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 07:20 AM

From the air, grupp sees a shape positioning itself on the road below, along with six men behind it. Four of them are armed with long poles, with snare like cables on the end. They remind you of something normally seen in the service of a dog catcher.

the creature itself is about twice the height of the average human, the lights blinking gently from its tall stalk

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 07:33 AM

(Does it look like they're trying to catch the creature or that it's friendly to them?)

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 07:41 AM

(It's friendly to them)

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 07:59 AM

"GOT SIX BROTHERS AND A WEIRD GLOWY CREATURE! GOT SOME SNARE THINGS TO GRAB YOU IF YOU GET TOO CLOSE! WANT TO TAKE EM OUT OR WATCH WHAT THEY DO FIRST?"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 19-Mar-20 08:40 AM

Eisheru grabs his low light goggles from his pack and puts them on. He walks up calmly and quietly to the Director as he manifests his telekinetic armor. "Do we want to blow our cover now? Or wait until we get closer to the listening post?"

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 19-Mar-20 09:04 AM

"If we could take them out silently it would be ideal. Might be easier to wait though, we could risk the facility going into lockdown and more brothers coming down on us."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 09:07 AM

Want me to talk to them as a pilgrim? Kensh, you could also ask one of the pilgrims nearby if they know anything about these guys. My vote is to wait and see what they do for now.

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 09:36 AM

"YOU GO NEAR AND THEY'LL SNATCH YOU UP, EVEN AS A PILGRIM! I'D RATHER AMBUSH OR IGNORE EH? HA!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 19-Mar-20 11:06 AM

"Let's not tip our hand before we have to. Watch and let them pass. See if they go anywhere" (edited)

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 11:08 AM

They stand their vigil , and as the group of you look on in careful observation the creature unleashes a dazzling display of light (mental saves for everyone but Seung since he hasn’t been around to post anything but waking up)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 19-Mar-20 11:09 AM

(success 20v4)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 11:16 AM

(Success 14v6) (edited)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 19-Mar-20 11:16 AM

(success 14v8)

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 11:40 AM

(10v5)

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 02:55 PM

(None of you are dazzled) Some of the civilian watch were not as lucky or strong willed, and like stupefied zombies begin shuffling away from the wagon circle , down the road to the waiting brothers. The wanderers are close enough to catch. It seems nearly everyone this dazzling light show is tried on is not nearly as strong willed.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 02:58 PM

(Is it dark enough that I could join the walkers without seeming out of place?) (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 02:59 PM

"HEY EISH, WAS THAT SOME SORT OF PSYCHIC MIND THING THE CREATURE DID? WANT ME TO NULLIFY IT?"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 03:01 PM

(If I go back into the Colorless face, also do I sense anything with Witchfinder?)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 19-Mar-20 03:11 PM

(and do I see anything with my meta senses from that creature?)

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 03:47 PM

(Dorian yes to blend in. The creature has no metaspace effects. Just a natural thing it does)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 03:49 PM

Dorian quickly stows his rifle and goggles, and allows himself to fall back into his Lohizune face after a quick mantra. I’m going with them, try not to laugh at my zombie impression. He begins shuffling towards the beast. (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 04:08 PM

"ALRIGHTY, GOOD LUCK! I'LL SHADOW YOU FROM ABOVE IN CASE YOU NEED SOMEONE TO BUST YOU OUT!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 19-Mar-20 04:10 PM

"No this is a natural affect it can create."

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 04:10 PM

(Let’s get a perform/either cha or wis Dorian)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 04:11 PM

(7)

Nekosmash 19-Mar-20 07:55 PM

The brotherhood nor their pet seem to think Dorian is any different than the five other wandering and entranced pilgrims heading toward them

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 19-Mar-20 08:49 PM

(I suppose Seung is awake and just watching atm.) "Grupp would you be able to make us all able to fly and invisible to them?

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-Mar-20 09:03 PM

"I HAVEN'T TRIED TO FLY INVISIBLE YET SO I'M NOT SURE IT'D WORK! BUT I COULD DO ONE OR THE OTHER FOR SURE!"

(Mechanically I'd say flying would probably break the invis since you can't run, only walk)

(But assuming it doesn't break it lasts for an hour per PC level so 10 hours)

(And can only use it once a day for now)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 19-Mar-20 09:06 PM

Dorian continues shuffling closer, allowing a pilgrim or two to reach the brotherhood first.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 19-Mar-20 10:00 PM

"What's the play here? We engaging on Dorian's move? We following at a distance?" Eisheru concentrates for a brief moment and a hand cannon apparates into his open palm. "Got your back, Director."

Nekosmash 20-Mar-20 03:30 AM

(I’d say flying would break it. )

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 20-Mar-20 07:49 AM

"We'll move off the road, flank them from the forest." Kensh stays low and moves into the forest, trying to get behind the brotherhood silently.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 20-Mar-20 07:53 AM

Eisheru follows Director Kensh trying to keep a low profile (edited)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 20-Mar-20 10:31 AM

”Since they’re just following on foot, Grupp can you come give me wings and we’ll follow from above.”

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 20-Mar-20 10:56 AM

I’ll keep you updated on our position as best I can if you lose sight of us.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 20-Mar-20 10:59 AM

"As long as you stay with them, we can follow you. We will know exactly where you are at all times thanks to this connection"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 20-Mar-20 11:04 AM

That’s handy.

Artifice (Regrupple) 20-Mar-20 11:06 AM

Grupp silently floats down to Seung, tapping his shoulder while muttering an incantation before oily blue-black wings sprout from his back, the feathers matching the plumage of the trumpeter dodo.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 20-Mar-20 11:07 AM

"No need for anyone to follow too closely. Don't spook them."

Artifice (Regrupple) 20-Mar-20 11:08 AM

"ANYONE ELSE WANT WINGS? YOU'LL MOVE WAY FASTER, PLUS FLYING IS HECKA FUN!"

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Reza Collins (Eisheru) 20-Mar-20 11:11 AM

"Director we might as well. They aren't likely to look for someone in the air following them"

Artifice (Regrupple) 20-Mar-20 11:16 AM

Grupp performs the same spell on Eisheru and Kensh, their dark wings matching Seung's. "THESE'LL LAST AS LONG AS WE WANT, BUT I WON'T BE QUITE AS EFFECTIVE MYSELF WHILE SUSTAINING THEM. I'M MOSTLY HERE AS SUPPORT THOUGH, SO DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT!"

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 20-Mar-20 02:10 PM

Kensh takes flight rather wobbly before straightening out. He joins Grupp and Seung in the air.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 20-Mar-20 02:27 PM

Eisheru follows up taking the rear of the group

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 20-Mar-20 03:35 PM

”From here we just need to wait to see where they go.”

Nekosmash 20-Mar-20 04:02 PM

The brothers are relaxed and not expecting trouble. Half the group is before Dorian in ruse and the long hooks extend to grab these unfortunates first. They don’t cry out, still stupefied, as the plastic and wire loop closes around their midsection, binding their hands. Roughly, they’re yanked forward into the group of brothers and dragged to the ground

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 20-Mar-20 04:05 PM

(Do they seem like they’re about to harm the pilgrims?)

Nekosmash 20-Mar-20 04:12 PM

(Right now just subduing not that it takes much)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 20-Mar-20 04:14 PM

Dorian continues shambling forward, allowing the brothers to restrain him.

Nekosmash 20-Mar-20 09:41 PM

A harness is placed around you, sinching your arms to your sides, and you're gently pulled forward into the group.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 20-Mar-20 09:46 PM

Being tied up by strangers wasn’t exactly how I expected this mission to go; but I’ve had worse. Dorian allows himself to be shepherded along, taking his cues from the pilgrims. (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 20-Mar-20 10:38 PM

"HOW FAR DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS BEFORE WE STEP IN? ALL THE WAY INTO THEIR BASE?"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 20-Mar-20 10:39 PM

I think that’s a good idea, unless I’ve really misjudged here and they start harming the pilgrims. I’m not comfortable watching that happen without intervening.

Artifice (Regrupple) 20-Mar-20 10:46 PM

"WE'RE STILL OVER A DAY OUT SO THEY MIGHT HAVE A VEHICLE. THOUGH THEY DON'T NEED TO WORRY MUCH BOUT YOU RUNNING IF THEY REST INSTEAD EH?" (edited)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 21-Mar-20 02:16 AM

"Will we be able to keep up with them if they get in a vehicle? How fast can these wings go?"

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 04:53 AM

The brothers , their prisoners restrained, begin moving their pet and the captives down the road at a medium but sustainable pace. No weapons are drawn and they seem relaxed

From your current vantage points in the air and on the flanks you do not see any vehicles nearby

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 10:46 AM

(Are the brothers talking to each other?)

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 10:51 AM

(No. Sound carries very far at night )

(Noise discipline )

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 10:53 AM

These guys are good. I don’t think I’m going to learn anything until we get to our destination. Can you read their minds, Eish? Without them knowing?

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 10:58 AM

"I can try, but this connection will drop until I reestablish it"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 11:31 AM

Eisheru looks down on the at the group of Brothers and looks for the one that maybe seems to be directing the others. He reaches out telepathically connects with the brother of Fenris. He begins searching his brain for an answer to his question, 'What is planned for the pilgrims that are following you?' (he gets a mental save to resist, I'm going to use surge momentum. If he has fewer than 5 HD he fails automatically, otherwise he has a -3 penalty to the roll)

(6/9 effort remaining) (edited)

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 11:33 AM

(Fails, 7 v 12)

The prisoners are going to be exposed to the creature several more times over the following days, repeated dazzling serving to scrub their memories. They will be retrained into squires, workers, or anything else the Brotherhood might be short on in the meantime

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 11:36 AM

Eisheru connects back with the Director and extends the unity to include the others. "They intend to take you back to their base and conscript you into their service. The creature that dazzled the other pilgrims will be used to wipe their memory over the next couple days."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 11:39 AM

Hmm. That’s not something that we really have time to investigate. Anybody up for a Plan B? The director mentioned something about killing them?

Artifice (Regrupple) 21-Mar-20 11:47 AM

"HA! NOW THAT'S MORE LIKE IT! GOTTA WATCH OUT FOR THE PRISONERS THOUGH, GET EM AWAY SO THEY DON'T USE EM AS SHIELDS OR SOMETHING!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 01:08 PM

"Let's get ahead of them and set an ambush, unless you can keep us flying under fire, Grupp" (edited)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 21-Mar-20 02:23 PM

"Dorian, you might have to shove some of the other prisoners out of the way. Grupp, you could probably grab a few, right?"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 02:34 PM

I’ll do what I can. Maybe I can knock a few down with the pole I’m attached to. Just say when.

Artifice (Regrupple) 21-Mar-20 03:12 PM

"WE CAN FLY AS LONG AS I WANT! I CAN GET IN THEIR FACES AND GET BETWEEN THEM PRETTY QUICKLY, I'M SURPRISINGLY SNEAKY! OH, ALSO THIS!" Grupp waves his hands and a tingle of energy runs through each of you except Dorian. "STAY CLOSE TO ME AND YOU'LL HIT MORE EASILY AND HARDER EH? I GOT LOTS OF GOOD TRICKS, HA!"

(You get a +2 to hit and +5 to damage as long as you're somewhat close to Grupp)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 03:21 PM

(Gosh rude)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 03:40 PM

"Ready when you all are."

Artifice (Regrupple) 21-Mar-20 03:43 PM

(You'll get it once we're closer to you)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 03:44 PM

(Lol I realize, just making joke)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 03:45 PM

(just a reminder we will all act on the same initiative whosever is best. And once per round i can designate someone to get a full extra round of action)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 03:46 PM

(So Kensh’s since he’s Alert 2?)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 03:46 PM

(yup)

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 03:47 PM

(I’m caught up but they won’t be doing anything for a while

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 03:47 PM

(Will the Unity of Thought allow them to set up the ambush/assassination shots easier?)

(Since they can use my senses to figure out where everyone is?)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 03:52 PM

(says sensory impressions. That's a grupp/Neko call if that means we can see what you see)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 04:08 PM

(although it also says can share images so i don't see why you can't share an image of where everyone is around you)

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 04:09 PM

(You’re already getting a lot of perks.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 04:13 PM

(My goal is to swipe the nearby pilgrims' legs out from under them with the pole I'm attached to once the shooting starts. Willing to go prone to make it happen)

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 05:15 PM

(Okay so we have established everyone’s going before the brotherhood. Kensh is going to go first first but we still need initiative for who’s acting when after that

I’ll just throw the npcs at the end of the order

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 05:19 PM

(7)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 05:20 PM

(7 but no dex bonus if you want to give the tie to Dorian)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 05:20 PM

(+1 dex here)

Artifice (Regrupple) 21-Mar-20 05:29 PM

(6)

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 05:44 PM

(That’d be Dorian then)

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 06:01 PM

(So kensh, Dorian, eisheru, Grupp, , but we need seungs so I’ll slot him in at the right spot. Let’s allow some catch up time)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 21-Mar-20 06:10 PM

(8) "I'll try to take down the creature so they don't use it on us."

Nekosmash 21-Mar-20 06:16 PM

(Kensh, Seung , Dorian, eisheru, Grupp, enemies )

Pinned a message.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 21-Mar-20 06:16 PM

(extra turn goes to Dorian this round)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 21-Mar-20 06:26 PM

(sweet)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 12:27 PM

@Cathal Rourke (Kensh)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 22-Mar-20 02:56 PM

(sorry about that) Kensh steadies himself as he aims at the Brother closest to Dorian, aiming at his chest. (22/11 after Grupps bonuses. Rolled twice because the first one ended up being -1/0 somehow)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 02:57 PM

There is a shower of sparks as the laser bolt strikes a steel breastplate, knocking the brother back a step with a smoking burn scorch on his chest

(Seung)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 22-Mar-20 05:37 PM

Seung swings his arm up aiming for the creature before firing twice at it with his array on the heat mode. (29/39 29/29 after grupps mods.)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 05:41 PM

The creature rocks back and the powerful lights on its stem and bulb flash , in sympathy with its pain, but the rhythm is uncontrolled and there are no ill mental effects

(Dorian)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 22-Mar-20 05:42 PM

(Did Kensh’s shot take the brother holding my pole?)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 05:42 PM

(he's hurt but not dead)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 22-Mar-20 05:44 PM

Dorian lurches forward, attempting to break the pole from his grasp in order to swing it at the nearby pilgrims’ legs to drop them to the ground.

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 05:45 PM

(I think an opposed exert/str makes sense here)

(got a 2)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 22-Mar-20 05:46 PM

(10)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 05:47 PM

(So its still looped around you, and they're long, so its going to possibly drop everyone, I'll roll evasions

(except for the creature, its too chonky)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 22-Mar-20 05:48 PM

(That’s fine. Goal are the pilgrims first and foremost. Anything more than that is a bonus)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 05:48 PM

(3 of the civilians are knocked down, 4 of the brothers are knocked off their feet as well)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 22-Mar-20 05:50 PM

Dorian finishes his spin, and attempts to reach for his knife (readied) and cut his way free from the restraints. (For second turn.)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 05:54 PM

Three of the civilians are swept off their feet, (leaving 2 standing) and four of the brothers are likewise taken down and spun off balance (2 standing,, one of them is hurt)

as Dorian spins , using the metal rod as a whirling dervish, before dropping himself and fishing out his knife.

(Eisheru)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 22-Mar-20 06:25 PM

Eisheru raises the telekinetic hand cannon and aims towards the brother that Director Kensh had just shot. Hoping to take one out before they have a chance to react. (13/11)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 06:26 PM

His armor holds, a spray of purple energy deflecting off the thick conquistador like plating

(Grupp, and then dorian's bonus action)

Artifice (Regrupple) 22-Mar-20 06:49 PM

Grupp swoops in from behind as shadowy psionic energy gathers and pierces the brother Eish and Kensh attacked (Vacant Ambush 8 damage), hovering just over the ground Grupp swings his glaive at the strange glowing creature, a dark metallic shield held at the ready in one of his offhands (16/17, shock 4). (Two main actions when attacking from stealth from nullifier)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 06:51 PM

The brother, so far standing stalwart in the face of attacks from multiple angles, finally falls. The creature backpedals on its awkward and stumpy legs, bulbous head section bent back, before righting itself

(dorian's bonus round)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 22-Mar-20 06:52 PM

(Am I free or do I only have my knife out?)

Nekosmash 22-Mar-20 06:57 PM

(You have your knife out but moving the pole, dropping to prone, and grabbing the knife was a lot even before cutting yourself free. right now youre on the ground, knife out, but still in the harness thing)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 22-Mar-20 07:00 PM

(thought so haha) Dorian works to cut free from the restraints. (Going to stay on the ground for now since I think that took my main action.)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 07:13 AM

(Rolling for the brothers in a minute)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 07:22 AM

The fallen brothers stand, pulling themselves to their feet with the grace of trained warrior professionals (their move actions, 5 brothers are still alive)

The leader of the group unlimbers a truly beautiful pistol, linked to the holster by a golden looped power cable, Pointing his weapon at the flying piggen, he unleashes a Torrent of Energy (Physical save for Grupp)

The

other brothers work as pairs, two of them trying to send shots at the hidden shooter in the woods (17/6, the other shot is a def miss) The second pair, seeing the cybernetic warrior in their midst, both send bolts of frosty energy at Seung (22/11, other def misses)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-Mar-20 07:29 AM

(10v3)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 07:29 AM

(its half of 11 rounded down if you've passed grupp)

(And then back to Kensh at the top of this second round)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-Mar-20 07:30 AM

(Is it cold damage from their elemental warrior?)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 07:30 AM

(No, torrent of energy sunblade power, its just mystical energy, doesnt specify its the same as their sunblade element)

2

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 23-Mar-20 07:57 AM

Kensh flies to a new position above the brothers, wobbling after one of their shots glanced his arm. He switches his rifle to burst and fires at the leader of the group who shot at Grupp. (19/13)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 08:13 AM

He stands, but is wounded. The chain keeping the gun to its holster is frayed and blue sparks shower the area

(He’s hurts but standing. Seung is next I believe)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 23-Mar-20 08:24 AM

(extra turn to Kensh this round)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 23-Mar-20 08:53 AM

Trying not to give the leader a chance to recover, Kensh fires another burst round at him. (17/12)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 09:16 AM

This shot sends a spray of arterial red across the front of his armor. Holding a grievous neck wound, he keeps his feet for now

(Now Seung up)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 09:21 AM

(Can I use unity of thought to tell everyone something before seung shoots?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-Mar-20 09:21 AM

(It's instant and says you can do stuff like that in the description)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 09:22 AM

Don’t kill the leader yet! I have a question to ask him.

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 09:22 AM

(Yeah but wouldnt he have to wait his turn to say it?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-Mar-20 09:24 AM

(It's more like an instant action so can be used at any time is how I read it)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 09:24 AM

(It also allows 5 minutes of OOC y’all at the top of rounds iirc)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 09:25 AM

(fair enough)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 23-Mar-20 09:38 AM

"What's your question? I'll extract it from him"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 09:41 AM

It’s not one he’ll be able to ignore easily. I want to know if he knows the current rally point for the Brotherhood. You can give it a shot after I do if I fail.

(Constable’s Inducement of Truth)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 09:46 AM

(Critical, passed)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 09:47 AM

(Welp)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 11:36 AM

(Eisheru is next if dorian has no further things available)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-Mar-20 11:48 AM

(We skipped Seung)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 11:52 AM

(Right Seung next)

(i saw dorian had acted and just kept moving)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 23-Mar-20 03:14 PM

Seung ignores the shots at him and fires again at the creature twice (35/37 28/32. 209/209 hp still) (edited)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 03:19 PM

(Mental save everyone!)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 03:19 PM

(Fuuuuuuck)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 23-Mar-20 03:19 PM

(Sorry I took so long to go. Been slower in the store due to only able to have 125 people in here but my online business has ramped up like 200%

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 03:20 PM

(Success 9v6)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 23-Mar-20 03:21 PM

(success 12v4)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-Mar-20 03:21 PM

(Success 15v5)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 23-Mar-20 03:21 PM

(also holy fuck 209 hp, we are just sending Seung in guys)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 23-Mar-20 03:23 PM

(Fail 3v6)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 23-Mar-20 03:24 PM

(fail 4v8)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 07:07 PM

A cascade of electrical energy from the exploding creature ripples out in all directions, like a sphere made of lightning (17 damage for fail, half rounded down for passing)

The wounded brotherhood leader is likewise overwhelmed by the torrent of electrical energy, and falls. He is half cooked within his armor, breastplate smoldering

(So, I can't tell if we're out of order or not due to all the psychic powers going on, was dorian using that ability his action? do we go right to Eish now ?)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 07:10 PM

(The ability is only with speaking from my interpretation. Like you can ask a question from someone who is hurt by you or party members and they have to mental save on whether they answer. It doesn't require a skill check or anything from the YK.)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 07:10 PM

(all you then)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 07:22 PM

Dorian drops his knife, and hurries to pull his Taros Rifle from his pack. He stays on the ground, trying to keep a low profile for now.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 23-Mar-20 07:30 PM

(Don't have much to do lol

‍♂️ )

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-Mar-20 07:32 PM

(Aight, so Eish is up)

Nekosmash 23-Mar-20 07:38 PM

(Indeed)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 23-Mar-20 07:44 PM

Seeing the electrical shockwave Eisheru manages to shield his eyes and stave off the mental impact it creates. He raises his cannon once again and fires a torrent of pure force at one of the remaining Brothers (15/17)

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 04:32 AM

The brother is knocked back onto his back, alive, but barely, he coughs a spray of blood and grime down his cheek and onto his armor

(Grupp, then bad dudes)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 06:00 AM

Grupp begins waving his free hand and chanting an incantation. (Casting a spell if any of them want to snap attack)

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 06:14 AM

"Annoying bird, I am the great Leon!" one of them shouts, snapping a shot from his handgun

5

(missing with an 8)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 06:21 AM

Grupp reaches to Leon, "You are no Leon!" (Physical save at -2)

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 06:22 AM

(failed with a 1)

(He's super embarrassed in addition to whatever else youre gonna do to him)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 06:23 AM

(Feral Form->Compell Change) "Ha!" A light flashes and where 'Leon' once was is now a small housecat.

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 06:24 AM

"Meow!" he scampers into the bushes, confused at his adorable new form

Three brothers remain, concentrating their fire on the flying pig who has turned one of their pack into a cat (16/1, miss, Crit/14)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 06:33 AM

(Just the crit hits)

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 06:33 AM

(Hot, back to Kensh now)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 24-Mar-20 07:27 AM

Staying where he is in the air, Kensh fires down at one of the remaining brothers. (18/20)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 07:35 AM

(Seung gets the extra round this turn)

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 08:21 AM

The sunblade is riven by energy weapon fire, the bright beams lighting up the dark night in a torrent of neon from above. He stands strong amid the energy rain, despite several shots making clear exit wounds through his body

(Seung)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 24-Mar-20 11:05 AM

Seung swoops low landing infront of the brothers noticing the wounds. What the hell? He thinks before yelling "Why don't you pick on someone your own size!," and firing twice once into him and once into another brother. (Using the old battle cry foci I never use. They focus on me for two rounds and the team gains 2 ab for two rounds. 40/27 30/31, Also the extra round is at the end right?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 11:09 AM

(At the end is only for the cyberware)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 24-Mar-20 11:09 AM

(Oh so I just get to go again?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 11:10 AM

(Yep)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 24-Mar-20 11:12 AM

Seung then fires twice more into the final brother standing reloading in a quick fluid motion between the shots with a single hand movement. (32/28 26/39)

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 11:26 AM

The remaining brothers are dispatched , smoking carcasses splayed out in the road

The noise of battle quickly dies down and the stillness of night returns

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 11:29 AM

Grupp takes off in the direction Leon the kitty went, using thermal vision to spot it.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 24-Mar-20 11:36 AM

Try to not kill him if you can. He may have some useful information.

Dorian moves to a standing position. He begins securing the pilgrims and checking them for injuries before moving on to search the dead brothers.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 12:08 PM

Eisheru floats down next to Dorian and lays a hand on his shoulder. He feels the same healing energies that Headmaster Fate had tried back on Acastus (heal for 5, take 1 strain) (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 24-Mar-20 12:18 PM

(Thank you!)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 24-Mar-20 12:42 PM

Kensh follows Eisheru down, head still pounding from the creatures blast. "Messier than I thought it'd be."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 24-Mar-20 01:06 PM

“I might steal that for my autobiography title.”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 01:07 PM

Sensing the Director's injuries he reaches out and places a warm hand on Kensh's arm (5hp for 1 strain)

"It's not much, but better than nothing."

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 24-Mar-20 01:10 PM

"Thanks. It'll help. You think they'll send out more men?"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 01:10 PM

"If we can find the cat, I can probably find out the answer. Either way it might be time to press onward ahead of the pilgrims" (edited)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 24-Mar-20 01:26 PM

"Yeah they'll probally figure out something is wrong once their team doesn't get back. That is unless we want to wear some bloody uniforms and try to be them."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 01:35 PM

"Can't say that would be the worst plan I have taken part in..." He lets the words hang in the air

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 02:44 PM

In the bushes, Grupp gives a triumphant shout. There is a sharp mewl of a surprised cat, before he returns to the road, the struggling cat in his four arms

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 02:48 PM

A stone pillar rises from the ground and Grupp sets the cat on top, its feet sinking in as the rock solidifies, holding him in place. "Alright the great kitty, you're gonna answer some of our questions, ha!"

"Do we want him a person? I can hold him trapped either way so there's no risk of him running or fighting."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 03:11 PM

"If his mind is the same, it matters little to me."

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 24-Mar-20 03:12 PM

"Keep him as a cat, less hassle."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 24-Mar-20 03:24 PM

“Have you met a cat? But this is funnier.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 03:38 PM

"Alrighty then! Eish, brain blast him! Ha!"

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 06:04 PM

The cat meows fearfully

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 24-Mar-20 06:11 PM

"I really hope at the end of this you don't keep it as a pet."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 07:16 PM

Eisheru nods once, he was nervous. Yes he had probed the minds of others. But this was different. Interrogation was not something he thought he would be doing. On the surface he was calm and ready. He opens his mouth to speak, but no words come out. (Establish a Telepathic contact, the Unity of thought drops again. will first try to talk to him. Using transmit thought. Is he willing to speak?) "This can be done the easy way and you might see another sunrise, or I can dig up every deep dark secret and pry it from your mind's grasp"

1

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 07:17 PM

If you turn me back into a human I’ll talk. Not a moment sooner

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 07:19 PM

(what's his emotional state?)

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 07:23 PM

(Confused. Mostly about the suddebly now being a cat)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 07:27 PM

"Grupp can you release the cat spell... He says he is willing to talk"

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 07:32 PM

"Sure thing!" Grupp grabs the cat as the stone pillar sinks back down into the earth. The cat suddenly reverts back to 'the great' Leon and stone grows over his feet and ankles, anchoring him to the ground. Once firmly stuck Grupp releases his hold on him and backs away with a friendly smile. "Hey cool cat!"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 24-Mar-20 07:34 PM

Dorian tightens his grip on the rifle, but doesn’t raise it.

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 07:35 PM

He coughs several times and a thick hair cloud comes out, wafting through the air before being carried away by the gentle night breeze

Some of the pilgrims back at camp are finally beginning to get some light poles set up, and the caravan leader is organizing a small team to come out and assist with recovering their fellows

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 24-Mar-20 07:37 PM

"Leon was it? Let's start out easy, how many Brothers are at the listening post?"

Nekosmash 24-Mar-20 08:17 PM

“Another patrol like this. Twenty pages. Some locals. Maybe eighty.

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 08:24 PM

(Unity of Thought was dropped so Eish could reas his mind lol)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 24-Mar-20 08:24 PM

(Ah nvm then.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-Mar-20 08:29 PM

"Not many full brothers here eh? Look, we're after big fish here and I'm not talkin about Eisheru's mom. Main bases. Names of those in charge. That sort of thing!"

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 05:14 AM

“I won’t sell out my brothers elsewhere. You’ll have to try harder than that”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 05:18 AM

"I'd ask you to reconsider that answer but you feel very adamant about it. Please know this brings me no joy." Eisheru places a hand on both sides of his skull. And digs deep through his memories (Upping the contact to level 4, and going to use surge momentum to give him a -3 to the will save. I want to know everything he knows on the topic of the brotherhood leadership.)

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 05:19 AM

(Fails)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 05:19 AM

(4/9 effort remaining)

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 05:20 AM

The brotherhood base here is communicating with a main base on Savita periodically. Knight commander dagget is there and sometimes will direct them on what operations to take but most of the time they’re left to their own devices here as long as they report anything happening nearby

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 05:26 AM

Eisheru opens his eyes and there is a tinge of sadness to them. He keeps telling himself this is to prevent more people from getting hurt by the Brotherhood. "I'm sure Knight-Commander Dagget will be overjoyed to know how helpful you have been, Leon the Great... What path do the Brothers use to get up to the listening post? Do you have a secret path up to the base?" (Would that bit of info also included who is in charge of the listening post?)

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 05:40 AM

(The commander so to speak won’t give you any more information than you have right now , they all had a pretty good grasp of the operation here) (edited)

They use the same path as the pilgrims. They don’t really have to fear being shot by their own side.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 05:46 AM

Eisheru nods and connects with Director Kensh once again and extends it to cover the others in the party. "This listening post periodically talks to the main base on the planet Savita. What's our play moving forward? Leon here will have about as good a grasp on what their operations are as anyone else"

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-Mar-20 05:59 AM

"SAVITA? ROBERT WENT BY THERE A FEW MONTHS AGO I THINK! WE'LL HAVE TO CHECK IN WITH HIM ABOUT IT AFTER THIS, I'M SURE HE'LL BE ABLE TO HELP!"

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Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 25-Mar-20 06:58 AM

"Alright, we might be able to find out more about their operations on Savita from here. Then we can get Robert to fill in the blanks. That could be where they're keeping Marcion."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 07:00 AM

(People can ask the guy questions directly too. Doesn't have to be just me mind~~fucking~~probing him) (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 07:06 AM

Dorian steps forward, “Where were you indoctrinated, Leon?”

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 07:07 AM

"

Indoctrinated? In what way?'

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 07:08 AM

“Trained, brainwashed, raised. Whatever synonym you want to use. Where did you become a Brother of Fenris?”

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 07:40 AM

"Oh. I was already a sunblade before we became the Brothers of Fenris. I was a Justice of Vandarr before the split."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 07:47 AM

“You’re a long way from home, Leon. When is the next Brotherhood vessel scheduled to arrive here?”

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 07:51 AM

The vessels do not normally need to come. The planet gets its supplies locally, and can already communicate with Savita. They do not need to risk being visited by ships and giving their position away.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 07:55 AM

I’m hesitant to fully interrogate him to get info that CIS will want. When we’re done asking him questions, I think we should secure him in place. We can collect him once we’re done at the listening post and interrogate him further for general information. It’s interesting but probably not immediately relevant that he was there at the beginning of the split. At the very least he probably has some idea of the actions the Brotherhood have been taking all this time.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 08:44 AM

"What's the next operation the Brotherhood is going to undertake?" (edited)

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 08:56 AM

(I dont know, we havent decided yet)

He has no idea as to Daggets next plans

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 09:03 AM

“Does the brotherhood have any assets on Gudrun, Acastus, or Miriam?”

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 09:05 AM

He does not know

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 09:06 AM

Can you get an image of the person in charge of the listening post out of his head? So we know who to keep alive.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 09:08 AM

"I get the sense that he knows as much as anyone else at this base. They did not seem to compartmentalize the information at this station. My best guess is that we would be getting the same information from the commander"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 09:13 AM

“I have one last question for you, Leon. Have you ever been to Terezhino?”

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 09:28 AM

“No”

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 09:31 AM

“That’s good.” (Realized Dorian still has his Pilgrim Face on lol)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 09:33 AM

"One last thing..." Eisheru drops the unity once again and connects with Leon the Great. He searches his mind for the physical layout of the Listening post (Telepathic Contact Level 4 with Surge Momentum for a -3 on his will save)

(2/9 effort remaining)

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 09:45 AM

(The ID card isn’t there and neither is the turret control but that’s the floor@layout )

(And yes. I ripped off Helios one. All the ideas aren’t gonna be gems)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 09:50 AM

Eisheru is visibly sweating from exerting himself so much in such a short time. To everyone around him they have seen him do nothing but stand still with the occasional shifting of his weight from one foot to the other "I have the layout of the post... But I would like to rest now if we can... I am rather close to torching myself..." He says between deep breaths. Eisheru sounds winded and exhausted

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 25-Mar-20 11:15 AM

"We have what we need. Take it easy, we still have an outpost to infiltrate. Grupp is it too much effort for you to keep him encased like this until we come back?"

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 25-Mar-20 11:22 AM

“This is good though. After this since we’re not currently at Immediate odds with the flesh shapers we can send a fleet to cover the planet of Savita. Even if it’s just my ships I think we might be able to disrupt them from moving and set a ambush for any coming home.” (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 11:24 AM

“I have more to say on that end once we’re done here.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-Mar-20 01:17 PM

"Oh sure, I can hold em literally forever if we want!" The rock covering Leon's feet begins to grow up his body stopping at his waist. "Sure we want to leave him alive?"

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 25-Mar-20 01:22 PM

Kensh shrugs. "I've no problem letting him join his friends, but it might be better to bring him to justice, seeing as we have him prisoner."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 01:23 PM

“Put him to sleep or something if you can. CIS can take custody and handle it. As much as I’d like to see him dead, I won’t do it here.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-Mar-20 04:10 PM

"I can't put him to sleep, but he shouldn't be able to move much eh? I can seal his mouth with stone so he can't cry out, but I feel like he'd probably rather just die at that point, ha!" Grupp shrugs, "Or I could have the Javelina beam him up."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 04:12 PM

"Why wouldn't you lead with the Javelina? Just saying, far more suitable answer..." Eisheru cocks his head to one side, looking at the piggen shaman (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 04:16 PM

Dorian blinks, “Can the Javelina hold him?”

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-Mar-20 04:19 PM

The rocks at the base of Leon disintegrate, leaving his feet and legs locked but not stuck to the ground and stone manacles form around his hands. "Don't need a jail to hold someone! Tim can transfer him to your ship if you've got some cells though eh?"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 04:20 PM

(I hope brigs aren’t a fitting because I definitely didn’t install that lol)

“That’d work for me, as long as you two don’t have any problems with it.” The last part is directed at Kensh and Eisheru.

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 25-Mar-20 04:21 PM

"Gets him out of my hair, works for me."

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-Mar-20 04:25 PM

"Alrighty!"

I GOT A PRISONER FOR YOU TIMMY. COME BEAM HIM UP THEN ZAP HIM OVER TO THE OTHER SHIP. THANKS! YOUR CAPTAIN, GRUPP THE SHAMAN

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 04:30 PM

Eisheru just shakes his head and turns to start walking back to camp. His shoulders sag slightly.

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 05:26 PM

(Holding here for the night to rest then?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-Mar-20 05:29 PM

(Yep)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 25-Mar-20 06:36 PM

(what the Shaman said)

Nekosmash 25-Mar-20 06:53 PM

(claiming anything from the dead? their weapons and stuff wont be special in your hands but look pretty)

(not sure if anyones trophy taking)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-Mar-20 06:54 PM

(Grupp will take a few pistols to study)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 25-Mar-20 06:54 PM

(I’d grab copies of whatever compads they have for the analysts to peruse. More RP than anything.)

Nekosmash 26-Mar-20 03:58 AM

The trophies and essential gear are taken for later examination. It seems that as you set off the following morning that other watch patrols have helped themselves to the armor plating and other essentials. None of the pilgrims seem to be wearing it however

Artifice (Regrupple) 26-Mar-20 06:18 AM

Grupp wakes up sore since he was wounded the most and Eish healed everyone else but him. He stretches and flexes before healing himself completely, much more efficiently than the silly fish man. (Healed 27, 1 strain)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 26-Mar-20 06:29 AM

(Hah! I'm sorry grupp!!! That was a player fuck up not a character one!) (edited)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 26-Mar-20 08:54 AM

Kensh wakes, his remaining injuries not helped by the lack of comfortable bedding he's gotten used to. (What way does healing work after resting? Completely forget.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 26-Mar-20 08:54 AM

(You heal your level each night)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 26-Mar-20 08:55 AM

(nice, thanks)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 26-Mar-20 09:05 AM

Eisheru wakes early and is staring into the fire. As he sees others waking he will go around and make sure their wounds have been cared for and are healing well (edited)

(healing 6, 4, 5 and 4 if anyone needs it. 1 strain per heal)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 26-Mar-20 10:41 AM

Dorian yawns while he stretches before making a circuit of the camp. He returns to the campfire and begins helping the pilgrims with the morning chores.

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 26-Mar-20 12:02 PM

Seung awakes his armor still somewhat damaged but no worse for wear. (already at full hp but now at 7/18 strain)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 26-Mar-20 12:04 PM

(Don't have to take the heal if you don't want to. just didnt want to bog it down waiting for people to chime in if they needed healing)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 26-Mar-20 12:08 PM

(I'll take the 6 and a 4 if no one else is, that'll get me to full health)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 26-Mar-20 12:14 PM

(Nah I get strain every time I fire twice and have 4 permanent strain. So as this continues I may have to watch myself.) (edited)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 26-Mar-20 04:06 PM

As Eisheru heals him, Kensh asks, concerned, "How are you coping after last night?"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 26-Mar-20 04:20 PM

Eisheru is lost in thought as he stares into the waning camp fire. "Interrogation is... Something new. I don't know what I expected, but it feels like I violated Leon... I'm sure it sounds silly... It sounds silly saying out loud given they were trying to kill us... I guess I'm just surprised how flippantly I threatened to rip out his memories."

Nekosmash 26-Mar-20 06:10 PM

The convoy begins making ready to head out as you talk. Tonight you will be in the shadow of the solar collector plateau , with the ascent to the top and meeting the monks planned for the following day.

“On our guard tonight too. I think that scrap last night will keep the bandits and the like away. I’m sure everything for kilometers heard that”

Artifice (Regrupple) 26-Mar-20 06:13 PM

"Ha! You may have noticed we're not the most subtle bunch eh?" "WE SHOULD ATTACK TONIGHT! I'LL MAKE US INVISIBLE AND WE'LL BE ABLE TO WALK RIGHT IN!"

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 26-Mar-20 06:41 PM

"That does sound like a good plan. We might as well go in before we get to close. Sneaking away without them seeing some how."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 26-Mar-20 07:37 PM

"Agreed. We all know the layout. Let's depart tonight and make for the top."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 26-Mar-20 08:22 PM

Good thinking. Dorian moves to the head of the convoy to walk with the leading part of the group.

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-Mar-20 07:27 AM

(You guys still want wings? They're currently still up)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 27-Mar-20 07:36 AM

(Eish is fine with walking for the rest of the day)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 27-Mar-20 11:51 AM

(yeah walkings fine, the wings will go once we go invisible anyway right?)

Nekosmash 27-Mar-20 02:38 PM

The hike during the day is quiet. If anything is watching it has the good sense to stay away. There isn’t much conversation. The pilgrims get increasingly quiet as the mountaintop draws closer. It seems to shine as though bathed in a holy light as the mirror field reflects the constant sun that and the latitudes north of it get , dozens of signs along the trail begin warning of the eternal sunshine zone ahead and urge travelers to prepare accordingly

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 27-Mar-20 03:51 PM

Kensh watches the pilgrims as they prepare themselves to approach the zone.

Nekosmash 27-Mar-20 04:08 PM

(There’s not a night time in this part of the planet but for sanity reasons the people respect a 24 hour day/rest cycle. We can forward to that if everyone’s ready)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 27-Mar-20 04:09 PM

(Ready)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 27-Mar-20 04:11 PM

(sure)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 27-Mar-20 04:23 PM

(ready)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-Mar-20 04:26 PM

(Yeppers)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-Mar-20 05:24 PM

Pinned a message.

Nekosmash 27-Mar-20 05:25 PM

The “night” begins with the pilgrims setting up a wagon ring at the base of the mountain, a short distance from the trail up. The mountaintop is crowned in light and it makes getting a solid view of the collector and facility with it difficult

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 27-Mar-20 05:29 PM

Dorian moves to the edge of the camp, allowing his Pilgrim Face to drop. He waits for the others.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 27-Mar-20 05:44 PM

Eisheru wanders through the crowd and chats with a few people. He inquires about some sort eye protection, offering to pay in credits or type a energy cells. After hopefully acquiring some sort of sun glasses situation he walks around a little more and meets up with Dorian "So much for a night raid, huh?" (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-Mar-20 05:58 PM

Grupp joins Eish and Dorian, "Good thing we can be invisible, otherwise it'd be pretty hard to sneak up on them eh? Ha!"

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 27-Mar-20 05:59 PM

Kensh follows. "Don't make it sound too easy, might be surprised."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 27-Mar-20 06:02 PM

“At this rate, I’m more surprised when it is easy.”

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 27-Mar-20 09:06 PM

"Yeah let's not go jinxing our self already. Are we just going to go invisible or did we want to think about digging at all. Going invisible may get us past guards, but if they have anything watching for heat, or something like that we still might trip alarms near the front door."

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-Mar-20 09:34 PM

"I mean, digging is a loose term eh?" Grupp shrugs as a large hole 20ft deep opens in front of him. "I'm good either way, ha!"

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 27-Mar-20 09:38 PM

Seung gapes for a moment before attempting to look less shocked. "I mean, well, if it's that easy I'm sure we can get around anything we see before it catches us." (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 27-Mar-20 09:39 PM

“Seems like a boring route,” Dorian says.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 27-Mar-20 09:50 PM

"I much prefer this to be a boring operation, Mr. Guerra. You know what excitement looks like when you're around me." Eisheru gives Dorian a gentle elbow to his side

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 27-Mar-20 09:51 PM

“I feel like we need to work on your grasp of puns, Eish.”

“I’m all for sneaking under. That should save us some time at the very least, so we don’t have to walk slowly the whole way in.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-Mar-20 09:55 PM

"Sure thing! And I can still pop the invis when we get there! Though I'm not too concerned since Leo said there weren't many full brothers up there."

Grupp jumps down the hole, spreading his wings at the last second to break his fall. A stone ladder grows up the wall of the shaft for his unwinged companions.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 27-Mar-20 09:58 PM

“The longer we’re undetected, the less of them we’ll have to kill at least.” Dorian climbs down the ladder to join Grupp.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 27-Mar-20 10:08 PM

"Humans and their humor.... Something I will never understand..." the Merlon says under this breath. He reaches out to the director and expands his telepathic influence to include this strange collection of individuals. The act of connecting multiple minds was becoming much easier to manage and weave. "Onward!"

Nekosmash 28-Mar-20 04:31 AM

(With you guys being underground we have a couple options here. We can pick a room to emerge into inside the complex, or I guess popping up somewhere in the solar panel yard is possible as well

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-Mar-20 07:11 AM

(I'd say pop up into a room. I can use breaching charge to get in if we need)

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Nekosmash 28-Mar-20 09:14 AM

(Works for me. Just let me know where)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 28-Mar-20 09:41 AM

(my two suggestions)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 28-Mar-20 10:01 AM

(Which one brings us closer to the control center?)

Nekosmash 28-Mar-20 10:01 AM

(Theyre about equidistant. The stairs up are the set on the bottom connected by the arrow)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 28-Mar-20 10:27 AM

(I'm leaning towards top right but not a strong preference)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 28-Mar-20 10:27 AM

(Same)

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-Mar-20 10:38 AM

(Let's do top right then)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 28-Mar-20 12:14 PM

(works for me)

Nekosmash 28-Mar-20 01:05 PM

(You wouldn’t need breaching charge, just for the record)

The soil in the room parts into a disused storage room. There are hundreds of boxes of parts and power cells in this room. Most of the cells are full or nearly full in charge. A thick door with light coming in underneath separates you from the rest of the facility

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-Mar-20 01:10 PM

"WANNA BE INVISIBLE NOW? GOOD THING NO ENEMIES WERE AROUND!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 28-Mar-20 01:11 PM

Eisheru concentrates and focuses for a moment. His telekinetic armor flashes into existence looking similar to Greystar combat field uniform and a hand cannon suddenly appears in his open palm. "Sounds like a good start." (8/9 effort available) (edited)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 28-Mar-20 01:21 PM

*Kensh puts his ear to the door to check for noise on the other side. "Too bad we have to leave all these crates behind."* (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-Mar-20 01:23 PM

Grupp raises his hands, fingers working in elaborate patterns as he mumbles some arcane nonsense before suddenly, everyone vanishes. (Casting The Excellent Transpicuous Transformation; spell slots used: 1/1)

Nekosmash 28-Mar-20 02:11 PM

(So ThAts everyone concealed right?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-Mar-20 02:15 PM

(Yep, for 10 hours or till one of us breaks it by doing something overly exerting like attacking or running)

Nekosmash 28-Mar-20 02:33 PM

The door is not locked and you don’t hear anything out in the hallway, this deep into the night cycle

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-Mar-20 02:54 PM

ALRIGHT, LET'S HEAD TO THE STAIRS. REMEMBER TO STEP QUIETLY, THEY CAN STILL HEAR US!"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 28-Mar-20 03:28 PM

Lead the way.

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-Mar-20 04:13 PM

Grupp quietly opens the door, taking a quick look around for any sort of security before proceeding towards the stairs.

Nekosmash 28-Mar-20 06:42 PM

Two brotherhood pages escort a pack of five engineers down the stairs and toward the store room, 50m away

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-Mar-20 07:20 PM

"WE GOT INCOMING! WE COULD HIDE IN HERE A MINUTE OR JUST SCREW STEALTH AND GO FOR IT!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 28-Mar-20 09:10 PM

"Let them pass is my vote. We need to secure any communications equipment before they destroy it."

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 28-Mar-20 11:15 PM

"I agree let them pass."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 28-Mar-20 11:42 PM

”And if they come in here?”

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 28-Mar-20 11:43 PM

"Then we do it as silently as possible."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 28-Mar-20 11:55 PM

Dorian moves to one side of the door, and draws his knife.

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 04:48 AM

Grupp ducks back into the room and off to the side, glaive held at the ready.

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 29-Mar-20 06:34 AM

Eisheru changes the hand cannon to a curved blade and waits off to the side

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 07:00 AM

They are heading right for the door. “We have to get some parts and then out to the collection field. The Tertiary array output is down 20%. If you sorry saps don’t fix it by morning cycle you’ll be shot”

(Each of you can try to assassinate one, then initiative )

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 07:04 AM

Grupp gets behind one of the pages before attempting to shove his glaive straight through his chest. (Stab/str 10)

(Initiative 4 if needed)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 29-Mar-20 08:00 AM

Dorian drives his knife quickly into the second page as he walks through the door. (Yama King Tallies Thrown Down, execution attacks are invariably successful.)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 29-Mar-20 08:00 AM

On the opposite side from the Shaman, Eisheru tries to run the page through with his translucent sabre. (telek/con 7, initiative 7)

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 08:01 AM

(The two pages are both super dead. If you guys want to roll up the engineers too we can allocate one of the extras since their loyalty is unknown. Up to you guys)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 29-Mar-20 08:06 AM

Eisheru whispers harshly to the engineers "We are only here for the Brotherhood. You can either join them or remain silent. Choose." He gestures to the dead pages.

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 08:10 AM

(Execution would definitely break the invisibility)

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 09:25 AM

They do not answer but seem compliant enough. (Yeah not everyone acted so we can say with our first two attackers they’re not invisible but everyone else still is)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 09:26 AM

(It breaks for everyone when one person breaks it)

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 09:30 AM

(Gotcha)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 10:07 AM

Grupp smiles at the engineers, "Just stay here and no one gets hurt. Seems they weren't overly friendly with you folk anyway eh? Ha!" Grupp pushes past them and heads back towards the stairs, activating Fade since the invisibility wore off.

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 29-Mar-20 11:20 AM

(Is the tunnel still open or would it be closed?) (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 11:23 AM

(He left it open in case we needed to retreat, but can close it if we want) (edited)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 29-Mar-20 11:26 AM

(No it’s fine.) “If they were holding you here, there is a tunnel back that way you can escape through. The pilgrims shouldn’t be to far from it I think, although I doubt you’ll be able to get off planet if you’re not from here.”

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 12:21 PM

They begin filing into the tunnel, leaving their tools and safety gear behind

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 01:12 PM

"LET'S KEEP GOING, WE DON'T HAVE FAR TO GO EVEN IF WE'RE NOT INVISIBLE!"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 29-Mar-20 01:24 PM

Eisheru nods and the sabre turns back into an ornate long barreled hand gun

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 01:43 PM

(Pages are dead and the engineers are gone. Your call as to where now. The hallway seems clear )

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 01:47 PM

Grupp leads the way down the hallway and up the stairs.

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 01:55 PM

Grupp uses Arcane Cyst to store an Accelerando for later. (Energy Amplification Boost is still on)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 29-Mar-20 01:59 PM

Dorian follows closely behind, ”When we get to the command room, I’ll go in first. They won’t hear or see me.”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 29-Mar-20 02:12 PM

(Eisheru following)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 02:15 PM

Grupp turns and winks at Dorian as his shape morphs into the page he just killed, "WHATEVER YOU SAY BOSS!"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 29-Mar-20 02:18 PM

”If we’re showing off..” Dorian mutters something under his breath and his appearance changes to look like an average member of the Brotherhood.

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 02:44 PM

The remaining brothers are all I. The control room right now. There is a map set up on the table with the local area depicted. One has headphones on and seems to be relaying a report on the missing patrol back to their home base

A video plays on a few of the monitors in the room The vanguard hangs in space, fires blanket its hull and debris leaks into space like blood from wounds. The bridge is a shattered ruin on both the vanguard and the vessel taking the picture. There is a flash of light from the vanguard engines before the video fades and restarts

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 02:58 PM

"Man, I almost hope those engineers fail so I can shoot one..." Grupp as the page walks in with Dorian then looks up at the screen. "THE VANGUARD... ROBERT??! OH HELL NO!" Grupp lifts his hands and begins casting a spell. (I assume they wouldn't snap attack their page but I'll give you the chance)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 29-Mar-20 03:00 PM

Wai-! Dorian senses the anger and gets ready to fire.

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 03:02 PM

(If they don't attack they each need to make a mental save)

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 03:04 PM

(They’re probably not going to put together things in time to react meaningfully. I’ll roll)

(3 pass. 3 fail)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-Mar-20 03:13 PM

(Zero Energy Sink Lvl-5) The room goes dark as all electronics suddenly fail, and three of the brothers' pistols have their power cells drained. Grupp releases his Arcane Cyst and a flood of energy rushes into Seung and his movements become quicker and more fluid. (Accelerando as an On Turn action) Grupp sprints in, his glaive flashing out and swinging into the nearest brother. (Nullifier bonus action:28/11)

(Initiative: 8)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 29-Mar-20 03:15 PM

(Am I able to get a shot off before traditional initiative?)

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 03:18 PM

(Not really. What happened already is kind of generous as far as turn order)

(We do need initiative now though)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 29-Mar-20 03:19 PM

(4)

(don't forget that we share Kensh's initiative) (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 29-Mar-20 03:21 PM

(6)

Nekosmash 29-Mar-20 03:21 PM

(Yeah but you’re all going first so I need who’s first first )

(Kensh, grupp, Dorian, eisheru, still need Seung when he’s got time)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 29-Mar-20 09:06 PM

(5)

Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 03:53 AM

( @Cathal Rourke (Kensh) , Grupp, Dorian, seung ,eisheru and then the brothers since you’ve all got alert 2)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 30-Mar-20 04:21 AM

Without fully understanding Grupp's outburst, but without questioning it either, Kensh dives to the nearest cover and opens fire on the nearest brother. (26/12 sorry for inactivity recently, internet's being an absolute pain)

Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 04:55 AM

(Dorian, shot brother still up)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 30-Mar-20 05:45 AM

(Is grupp not going?)

Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 05:45 AM

(Oh right)

(His already semi-taking a turn threw me off)

Artifice (Regrupple) 30-Mar-20 05:46 AM

(If you don't want that to count as a surprise round I'm fine with it being his turn)

Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 05:47 AM

(The zero sink and the releasing the burst, plus the glaive seems like a lot for a surprise before they do anything at all, its happening close enough together im fine keeping it as is saying its some hang time before the combat starts, plus the turn)

Artifice (Regrupple) 30-Mar-20 05:51 AM

(One was an on turn action due to Arcane Cyst and he gets 2 main actions on a surprise round from Nullifer-4; I wouldnt have done more than he could in a turn. But I get it for sure, that'll just be his first turn

)

Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 05:52 AM

(Dorian)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 30-Mar-20 06:02 AM

Pinned a message.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 30-Mar-20 06:07 AM

Dorian steps right and in, making room for the others coming up the stairs. He fires a burst at the one Kensh hit. (15/13)

Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 09:53 AM

That brother falls, two neat holes blown into his battered chest armor

(Seung, 5 brothers up, 3 of whom do not have loaded weapons)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 30-Mar-20 01:22 PM

Seung walks into the room standing without cover and fires twice into two brothers. (31/29 35/33 for the first one. 33/29 23/32 for the second.)

Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 04:37 PM

Two of the brothers are hit by the hyper fast shots and knocked onto their backs also dead

(Eisheru, 3 brothers up)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 30-Mar-20 05:23 PM

Eisheru peeks out from the door and let's loose a shot of pure force at one of the Brothers. (13/10) (Did seung take the bonus turn? Or was there something else that allowed him to attack 4 times?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 30-Mar-20 05:24 PM

(Bonus action from accelerando and I assume he used your bonus action too for 4)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 30-Mar-20 05:29 PM

(well he can attack twice if he takes a strain.)

(so looks like my bonus turn is still available. Giving it to you Grupp)

Artifice (Regrupple) 30-Mar-20 05:31 PM

(We give him extra main actions not a full turn, his second attack is only once a turn so he can't apply that to his bonus main action attack. Kinda like how haste in dnd only gives 1 bonus attack not 2)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 30-Mar-20 05:34 PM

(unity is a full extra turn. But good to know on accelerando.)

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Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 06:52 PM

The shot connects with one of the wounded brothers. (Mental Save for Grupp, eisheru and dorian)

Artifice (Regrupple) 30-Mar-20 06:54 PM

(10v5)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 30-Mar-20 06:58 PM

(Success 13v6)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 30-Mar-20 07:21 PM

(success 7v4)

Nekosmash 30-Mar-20 08:04 PM

(4 damage Grupp , 4 damage Dorian , 6 damage eisheru, already halved it all for you) The remaining three brothers unleash torrents of sunblade energy In the cosmetic form of a frosty wind, whipping its cold and snowy gale around the room. You’re battered by the sudden assault

(Kensh)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 30-Mar-20 08:39 PM

(The way it’s worded is if he attacks he can attack again with strain, with it being a main action I was pretty sure I’d just use the same foci again.)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 30-Mar-20 08:48 PM

(bonus round to grupp this time around)

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 31-Mar-20 05:12 AM

Kensh briefly comes up from his cover to burst fire at one of the brothers, ducking back down nearly too soon. (19/6)

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 07:21 AM

He is hit but keeps his footing , but with half their number dead and their weapons not working, they begin tossing them down in the process of surrender

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 31-Mar-20 07:23 AM

"Hold your fire, looks like they are going to surrender!" (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-Mar-20 07:29 AM

Grupp stops mid thrust, the point of his glaive hovering right at the throat of one of the brothers as he glares, "They wouldn't keep us alive, why should we do the same?"

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 31-Mar-20 07:32 AM

"Because evil cannot be destroyed with more evil, Shaman. Do not become that which you seek to destroy."

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-Mar-20 07:42 AM

Stone begins to form and grow around the brothers' feet. (They can get out of it if they move away, takes a whole turn to trap them) "We're at war. People die. A remnant soldier once surrendered to me. Then proceeded to blow himself up trying to kill me." Grupp slowly lowers his glaive, "Nothing is purely good or evil Eish. Sometimes all options are bad. But I'll spare them. For Robert. Because he was good."

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 31-Mar-20 08:09 AM

Kensh watches the repeating footage of the burning ship silently for a moment, before addressing the brothers. "Be grateful. If it was entirely up to me, we wouldn't be talking right now. Make things easy for yourself, do as we say."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 08:52 AM

Any of these guys look like the commander? Do you want me to bring in the Strike Teams or should we clear the rest on our own? Dorian reloads, then begins securing the bodies and moving the weapons from the surrendering brothers.

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 09:24 AM

(Their gear is pretty personalized but not standard)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 09:44 AM

Dorian directs his question at the wounded Brother, "What contingincies are in place if the Brotherhood thinks this outpost is lost?" (Constable’s Inducement of Truth, mental save to refuse answering) (edited)

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 11:51 AM

There are no contingencies in place.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 11:55 AM

“That’s reassuring.”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 31-Mar-20 11:57 AM

"How many more Brothers are there?" Eisheru asks as he steps into the room and begins looking around

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 01:33 PM

The staff is scattered among the grounds and other rooms but all the sunblades are now dead or in your custody

(Which I believe matches what the patrol told you. It’s supposed to)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 31-Mar-20 01:34 PM

(Cool just double checkin

) "I think with control of the facility secured we should bring in your team, Dorian. Then we can discuss next steps and the plans for this facility"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 02:02 PM

Dorian keys his radio and orders the Intent to send her strike teams down to secure the facility and search it. He turns to the group, “Can we pull that recording back up? I want to see what information they were looking at.”

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 02:27 PM

The recording repeats , the detail does not improve, as it was sent as a recording from somewhere else

(They didn’t produce it. Just watching it. )

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 02:27 PM

(Does it include the destruction of the other ships or only the Vanguard?)

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 02:27 PM

(It shows the whole battle

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 02:29 PM

“Gods below,” Dorian says under his breath.

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 02:32 PM

(It doesn’t directly show the vanguard exploding but i@would say you could infer from the last few seconds that things didn’t go well for Robert

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 31-Mar-20 02:32 PM

"Is this someone I should know?" Seung says watching the video. "It doens't look like they made it does it."

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-Mar-20 02:41 PM

"Robert Tanzer. Former engineer. He and Billy made that ship."

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 31-Mar-20 02:42 PM

"Shaman Grupp said, Robert... And that looks like the Void Warden's emblem... I would imagine he means Robert Tanzer... That.... That is a great loss for our sector..." Eisheru drops the connection and reaches out directly to Shaman Grupp, Grupp: "I am sorry for your loss... I only knew of him. May his memory be for a blessing"

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 31-Mar-20 02:44 PM

"Ah. I don't think I ever had the chance to meet him then. Maybe we're lucky and he was able to escape. Do they have coordinates on where that is perhaps we could send a small fleet to investigate."

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 03:09 PM

The coordinates on the monitor show the shariar system, along with broadcasted footage of the brotherhood assault on the UNW garrison. A fierce civil conflict in the remnant colony there saw half the populace take up arms and try to help save the garrison soldiers, while the other half either raided with their new allies or tried to withdraw to space

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-Mar-20 03:26 PM

You sense more anger than sadness through your connection, "Looks like the Vanguard went straight through their ship there at the end. Robert's a 'go down with the ship' kinda guy. I knew him, but not as well as the other engineers. Billy needs to be informed. And Reg and Hailey."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 04:07 PM

(Is it apparent that they lost their cruiser from the recording? I don’t want to be gamey here.)

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 05:02 PM

(yes)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 05:08 PM

“Agreed, people need to know what happened to Tanzer. He also killed of a significant portion of their fleet strength, which means that we have an opportunity to seize the initiative from the Brotherhood. It’s time to hit Savita once we’re done here. We can neutralize their high command and rescue Marcion and his family in one go. We’ll be done with this threat so we can focus on the Shapers again.”

(Are we able to easily pull up any info on the strength of the brotherhood from the outpost? Ships or formations they’ve communicated with?)

Nekosmash 31-Mar-20 05:14 PM

(Nothing more than their main gathering point at Savita. This is all happening outside of agency actions so giving you the farm feels wrong )

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 05:17 PM

(Yeah no worries. Figured the worst you’d say was no lol)

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-Mar-20 05:18 PM

"Let's go." Grupp sheds the form of the page, reverting back to his normal self, though much less jovial than normal.

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 31-Mar-20 05:23 PM

“I’ll leave a small garrison here to secure the site and make sure power continues to go to the locals. Hopefully the technicians will be more amenable to working with us for the immediate future until we can get them back to wherever they were before the Brotherhood co-opted them.”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 31-Mar-20 06:14 PM

"Ready when you all are. Director you think the chickens back home can do without us for a few more days or are we needed back home?" (edited)

Severus Thatcher (Seung) 31-Mar-20 06:38 PM

"Alright if you're all ready I suppose I need to send word to Agata to have our ships ready."

Cathal Rourke (Kensh) 01-Apr-20 12:31 AM

"We've come this far Eish, might as well help finish the bastards."

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 05:03 AM

(6xp, 10000 credits)

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 06:00 AM

(Should I get the group threads set up?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 01-Apr-20 06:01 AM

(Yep!)

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 06:02 AM

The troopers arrive from the CIS ships in orbit, and begin the process of securing the facility, with momentum on your side, you return to space, ready to push to Savita

(I know Eish and Grupp want to do some RP, once its over we will use this thread to coordinate the assault on Savita)

Artifice (Regrupple) 01-Apr-20 06:09 AM

(We can do that in Eish's thread so we don't have to wait here)

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 06:11 AM

As the ships enter Savita space, a spreading tumble of ship wreckage hangs in high orbit over the planet, pulled in by the gravity well The transponder is still briefly flashing, though it is weak. The Trireme was destroyed here, though automatic emergency reports on board all show that several lifeboats were able to launch before the ship came apart

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 06:52 AM

Dorian stands on the bridge of the Malleable Intent. He frowns slightly as the sensor tech reads out the transponder code, “So the EP’s been here before. Obviously hasn’t gone well for them, are there any lifeboat beacons going off? Who else is in system?”

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 06:53 AM

"I've got two lifeboat signatures. Looks like they crashed in some ruins, underhill swarming the place" the comms officer calls back "Good a place as any for that team to insert, see if we can do something for them"

Orbital imagery from the site begins to display on one of the secondary monitors

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 06:56 AM

“Agreed. What do we see in orbit? Any Brotherhood vessels around to stop our party?”

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 06:57 AM

"Space....space appears clear!"

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 07:04 AM

“That’s a pleasant surprise. Let’s put the teams on alert status. Helm, plot our route for orbital insertion. Let’s see if we can spot their HQ from space. I’ll be on the landing deck, contact me if anything changes.” Dorian departs the bridge you a chorus of ayes, leaving the ship’s commander in charge. (I’ll wait now for the RP to finish! Got ahead of myself haha)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 08:32 AM

(Also if we’re bringing ships from Gudrun, CIS has Malleable Intent, Dionysius, Dark Star , and Dark Star mk II)

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 08:32 AM

(UNW fleet itself is patrolling UNW space since we have a lot of planets now)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 08:43 AM

(Makes sense, do I still have those CIS ships?)

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 08:48 AM

(what do you mean?)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 01-Apr-20 08:58 AM

(if Evan Wriker has finished his training could I have him fly my newly completed Charybdis to wait for me in Terezinho?) (edited)

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 09:04 AM

(yeah he has and he can)

(This is happening at the end of M9, so nothing built in M10 or done in that month can take part in this)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 01-Apr-20 09:06 AM

(yeah wouldn't use it for anything except transporting my ass back home assuming we are successful) (edited)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 01-Apr-20 11:39 AM

Eisheru stands off to the side of Dorian on the landing deck "Another drop pod? Please tell me no..."

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 11:43 AM

“Well this one is more of an assault shuttle, but yes. At least we have more support this time,” Dorian nods towards the assembled squad leaders nearby.

“Plus we’ll be making a lot more noise to cover the hit team.”

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 01-Apr-20 11:45 AM

Eisheru groans at the mention of Assault shuttle. And then smiles, he places a hand on Dorian's good shoulder, "Have a new trick up my sleeve. Should be useful!" Eisheru flashes a wink "And I promise it doesn't involve you losing your other arm..." (edited)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 12:05 PM

“Just this one again, then?” Dorian laughs and elbows Eisheru, “Anything to get us through.”

Nekosmash 01-Apr-20 03:22 PM

(Anyone need any additional clarification or want more information about what happens when they hit the ground?)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 03:24 PM

(Figure if the hit team wants to use one of the super stealthy ships the agency has they can. We’ll hit the front or near what might be any holding facility and they can use it as a distraction. I have ~70-80 strike team members and any marines we could and shove into the holds.)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 01-Apr-20 06:41 PM

(seems pretty straight forward on our end. Attack and make as much noise as possible.)

Ephraim Cantor (Einer) 01-Apr-20 06:45 PM

(And save the hostages)

Reza Collins (Eisheru) 01-Apr-20 06:46 PM

(fine...... Lol yeah definitely)