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Title: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Draignean on February 09, 2011, 12:45:33 am

Spoiler: Extended History. WARNING! Long and based off a short I did a while back, you have been warned. (click to show/hide)

For a long time Humanity continued doing the things it did best... Consuming, breeding, and generally ignoring the consequences of their actions. We did great things, we launched terraforming probes, we made leaps in medicine, architecture, and in all things beautiful. Still in the end all the beauty in the world cannot free us from the consequences of our actions. Prices were paid, blood was spilled, and reality came knocking. A slow war broke out, and like the fire that followed in it's wake, it consumed an already starving world. For 50 years world war III burned on, blood and death fueling the most beautiful and magnificent cities the world had seen. The war began to reach a pitch that began to bring people away from their simulated beauty, the war began to destroy what it had fueled. The shining cities began to burn.

In the last decade of the war we were saved by what the greatest scholars have called our greatest evil, our greatest taint, and our greatest weakness. Our ignorance saved us from death even as it damned us. The nations with the power to continue fighting realized that they couldn't end what they had begun, we desired to kill each other too much for that. The tools that our leaders had used to domesticate us would be the ones that we killed ourselves with, we were dogs choking themselves on their own collars. It is in the year 2174 A.D  that the Technocracy known as the Church of the Virgin World came to power. The Church of the Virgin World had some of the most brilliant men the world had ever seen, and together they did something  extraordinary. They disabled the weapons of nations with a single blow, using a system of satellites that were part of the civilian entertainment network. The technology made to keep secrets out of the hands of the enemy was used to create a peace, for the master stroke of the plan was that the Church of the Virgin World had an army of its own.

They did not burn, they did not kill, they did not plunder. They did something far worse, they patted us on the head and told us to go back to our rooms. They enslaved us with the chains of our own devising, our cities could not be maintained without the knowledge to do so, and most of those had that knowledge were employed by the Technocracy. We became servants to the technology that we created to make our lives better, or rather we became servants to those that still mastered the technology. For a while it seemed that the Technocracy would fall, resources were scarce and things simply could not go on as they were, but the Church of the virgin world had one last ace in the hole. The terraforming attempts made before the war had paid off, and thousands upon thousands were sent to colonies on mars, on the moons of Jupiter, almost everywhere in Sol had a little nook that could support life, even only with great difficulty. It took years, but Earth began to swell to her former glory, augmented by the resources from the colony worlds. The Church of the Virgin World used the colonies as a dumping ground for people that didn't fit into their regime. The protesters, the unwanted, the different, anyone the Technocracy didn't feel like dealing with got a letter congratulating them on getting to be part of a terraforming team.

In 2236 A.D the Church of the Virgin World Presented its third miracle. A quantum gateway, linked to a point roughly ten-thousand miles outside of Epsilon Eridani. They have yet to reveal the source of this miracle, and they have the only ships to navigate the gateway and survive. It was the perfect dumping ground, unless the Technocracy wanted to let a message through, the message would not get though. Terraforming was already underway on one of the more hospitable planets and it was only a matter of time before the first cruiser laden with bright eyed colonists went in, and they were given first class treatment by the Technocracy. The footage was paraded endlessly and more volunteers were called for, people daring to settle an entirely new solar system practically came running. The Technocracy used this to its advantage and slipped a few "additional" ships in, contents unknown.

In 2270 A.D as colonization began to peter out the Technocracy began a more, aggressive approach to colonization candidates. They decreed that earth, the world where life developed and thus the "Virgin World", should house such beauty and purity as to put the universe to shame. It sounded nice, and the Technocracy pitched as a way for the less gifted to have a real chance in life. What it meant was that anyone with a Deviation that the Technocracy did not approve of was subject to induction without choice into the Eridani colonization program. It was used as a tool for blackmail, maintaining political stability, and of course making sure that no one else knew a thing about the systems that supported their lives. The Technocracy gained nigh absolute power on earth, making sure that those who still had power not in their hands were too meek to use it. The omnipresent threat of being found victim of a Deviation kept everyone else in line, the Deviations are listed most everywhere and people are encouraged to report anyone they know that has one.

Deviation 1-3, External Deviations: Malformation, discoloration, etc.
Deviation 4-7, Mental Deviations: Stupidity or being a little to smart for comfort.
Deviation 7-10, Mental Deviations (Complex): Everything from OCD to Schizophrenia.
Deviation 11-14, Social Deviations: Alcoholics and druggies.   
Deviation 15-18, Social Deviations (Violent): Rapists and thugs.       
Deviation 19-21, Religious Deviation: Everyone who is not us, 19 is private practice, 21 is public with a following.
Deviation 22, Unspecified Deviation

Spoiler: Rules (click to show/hide)

 Primary dice rolls in Deviation-22 are done on a twenty-two sided die, while a six sided die determines skill and attribute bonuses (see stats and skills).  The lower you roll, the worse the effect. Bonuses can mitigate bad rolls, and they can turn good rolls into great ones, but it's important note that a 1 is always a 1. No matter how skilled or in how good a position you are, a 1 is always a catastrophic failure.

Example: Use the ship's external speakers to talk to the colonists. Attempt to get them to give me clearance to land.

1: You mix up the command sequence for activating the external speakers with the authorization code to launch a full spread emergency missile barrage. You fail to notice this until the colony bursts into light, your hopes of peaceful negotiations exploding in a cloud of burning ash.

2-3: You mix up the command sequence for activating the external speakers with the authorization code to arm and fire missiles. You catch it in time to realize what's happening, but the missiles are already armed and preparing to fire. You have about three seconds before diplomatic relations take a serious blow.

4-6: You turn on the external speakers and hail the colonists. Unfortunately you forgot to compensate for internal feedback. Your voice comes through in screeches and squeals, exuding all the diplomatic confidence of a handful of angry glass frogs being rubbed vigorously against a blackboard.

6-8: You get the speakers working and hail the colonists. You make your case in increasing superlatives, ladling on adjectives and emotional twangs, and turning what should have been a relatively straightforward request into the sonnet of a gratefully forgotten poet. Your clearance is denied.

9-11: You turn on the speakers and make your address. It isn't the best diplomatic speech every given, but it isn't bad either. No response comes back from the colonists, and you realize that they're deliberating on what to do. If you could give them just a little nudge, bribe or threat, that might be enough...

12-14: You turn on the speakers and read from your prepared statement. It isn't bad, it's a little wooden, but it's far from a political disaster.  After a long, long moment, the colonists grant you limited landing clearance.

15-17: The speakers power on and you make your move. You speak well, and, despite speaking through several tons of steel and circuits, you sound genuine. There's a pause where you can tell the colonists are deliberating, but they eventually send clearance.

18-19: You make a few tweaks to the speakers as you power them up, just a minor shifts here and there, but the result is impressive. You speak with skill and authority, and the modification amplify that noticeably. The colonists grant you clearance.

20-21: You flick the speakers on and prepare to make your address, but something tells you to diverge from you prepared speech. You go with it. You speak, letting it flow naturally. You tell them a lot, not more than you should, but more than you intended. There is a slight pause when you finish, but landing clearance is granted, and you're informed that the colony leaders want to meet with you immediately.

22: You flick the speakers on and prepare to make your address, but something tells you to diverge from you prepared speech. You go with it. You speak, letting it flow naturally. You tell them a lot, more than you should have, more than you ever intended. You talk about your cause, your beliefs, and what you're willing to do to achieve them. You tell them everything. The result is astonishing. You're given clearance to land, but you can barely hear it over the clamor of people trying to establish some form of communications with your ship. A surprising number seem to be rabid about wanting to join you immediately, which is going to be difficult considering you don't have much in the way of quarters on the ship, or real need of colonists whose major skills include mining, mass food production, and animal husbandry.

Spoiler: Factions (click to show/hide)

The Tehnocrats (Aka, The Church of the Virgin World): The controllers, puppet-masters, and managers of the planets. The fact that they control technology is what makes them powerful, without their support entire worlds can go dark. Without their knowledge the gateway to Epsilon Eridani would be unable to be opened. Powerful friends, a pity their regime chafes.

The Unchained: The common name for the freedom fighters that have banded together to form a coordinated resistance to the Technocracy. They try and stay low, but actions on earth are difficult to keep secret. The unchained work together to try and find enough knowledge to take a modicum of control from the Technocrats, their aims are murky and probably far from noble but they'll help most of whatever hurts the Technocrats.

The Colonists: Voluntary colonists are a mixed bunch, some practically worship the Technocrats while others decided to become colonists because they want to get out of the Technocrats direct control. The average colonists are tough, rough, and used to doing what it takes to survive.

The Exiles: Those ripped from their homes by the Technocrats are in many ways more diverse than the Colonists. Some would gladly lick the boots of a Technocrat clean for a chance to be sent home, most, however, are much more likely to put a bullet through head of the Technocrat fool enough to visit an Exile colony.

The General Public: Most Grunt workers, low level technocrats, the majority of the population of the earth, and advanced colonists fall in here. The Church of the Virgin World keeps things in line nicely, and they just have to put in a good days work for what they need, citizens will often feel compelled by duty to defend the Technocrats. It's your religion, and it's your government, any good citizen would defend that... right?

Independents: Freedom Fighters that haven't been inducted into the unchained, criminals, private security forces, etc. These are the men and women who've rejected both the ideals of the Unchained and the Technocracy, they may align themselves temporarily or curry favors, but they owe their loyalty to neither side. Ranging from anarchist rebels without a cause, to crime barons with their own miniature empires, the Independents span the moral compass from every point.

The Father (The Immortals): An unknown variable in the Eridani conflict, the Father is as enigmatic as he is inhuman. His motivations are unknown, but his methods are ruthless, efficient, and deadly. The Motherless sons number both among his first creations, and his first enemies.

The Motherless Sons (The Conclave): ?

Spoiler: Profession Sheet (click to show/hide)

Name: Black Hack
Background: Black Hacks are people who've tried to find out a little bit more about the machines that keep them alive, without the technocrats blessing. They are generally gifted mechanics and while their actions are illegal, they are often well liked by the surrounding area. Their work with existing systems leaves them feeling a little helpless when they don't have a "canvass" of sorts to work with.
Affiliation: -1 Technocrats, +1 General
Skill Bonus: +1 Int, +1 to all repair checks, -1 to crafting checks.

Name: Courtesan
Background: Okay, if we aren't being politically correct, you're a rent-a-buddy. It's an odd job but it's one of the few professions left that's still always private. Your job is to make people feel at ease, at your most basic level you are an untrained psychiatrist. The Unchained often use you as a messenger thanks to your ready alibi.
Affiliation: +1 to the Unchained
Skill Bonus: +1 Empathetics, +1 to all Speech checks

Name: Grunt Maintenance
Background: You carry big heavy things, you set them down. People with more brains than you do stuff with them, you eat lunch. Repeat as necessary. All you really know about machines is that you aren't supposed to touch any of it.
Affiliation: +1 to Colonists
Skill Bonus: +1 Str, -1 Will, +1 one to anything requiring sheer brawn.

Name: Red Maintenance
Background: You pissed somebody off, maybe you looked at them wrong, or asked a question about what you were doing, whatever the reason you get the worst maintenance jobs. You're used to mildly toxic environments, low light conditions, and taking bruises, whatever the job needs.
Affiliation: -1 Managers, +1 Grunt workers
Skill Bonus: -1 Char, +1 End, +1 to Endurance saves

Name: Sympathetic Scanner
Background: You're a low level member of the Technocracy, you make a living making sure everyone else keeps their heads down and their hands in their own business. Of course, members of the resistance know that you hate your job and will overlook the odd thing or two. Still even though the freedom fighters like you the general public is still scared of you.
Affiliation: -1 General, +1 the Unchained
Skill Bonus: +1 Will, Gets a +1 modifier and an additional roll on any chance to detect a lie.

Name: Fabricator
Background: You're a curious soul, not a good trait in these times. Luckily you are a cautious soul as well, and have managed to keep your head down. You like to make things you can see and feel, computers leave you staring blankly while your little machines totter across the floor.
Affiliation: -1 General, +1 the Unchained
Skill Bonus: +1 dex, +1 to mechanical checks, -1 to all software checks.

Name: Freedom Fighter
Background: Okay, you aren't really the most important member of your organization. At all. Most of the time your Freedom fighting involves drinking alcohol with your buddies, and throwing objects at empty bottles down in maintenance. Still, you are loyal to your ideals and the Unchained only need to call and you'll answer.
Affiliation: -2 Technocrats, +2 the Unchained
Skill Bonus: +1 Kinetics, +1 Dex (Quick, Hide the beer!).

Name: Dealer
Background: You're a wetworks man behind a lot of the stuff that the technocrats don't like. You supply fabricators with gadgets, tell people how to contact a hack when they need one, and tell Sympathetic scanners where they need to take heat off the grid. You're a good person, but your work is dark and occasionally brutal, you protect your connections and sometimes it's either you or them. People tend to shy away from that.
Affiliation: -1 Technocrats, -1 General, +2 the Unchained
Skill Bonus: +4 to first strikes, +1 to lying checks, -1 Char

Spoiler: Character Creation Sheet (click to show/hide)

Name: (First and Last)
Appearance:
Gender:
Profession(See Spoiler Above):
Skills (See Spoiler Below):
Character Bio:
Stats,
Strength (Str):
Dexterity (Dex):
Endurance (End):
Charisma (Char):
Intelligence (Int):
Willpower: (Will):

Spoiler: Derived stats, normal stats, and skills (click to show/hide)

There are three derived stats in D22, health, stamina, and energy threshold. Health determines how long it takes you to die, stamina determines you ability to perform intense physical actions and/or use psionics, energy threshold determines how much you can spend on any one psionic attack. You start with (40+7*END+3*WIL) max health, (40+5*END+5*WIL) max stamina, and (as long as you're psionic) an energy threshold of 15+3*Control. Regeneration for stamina is quick; you'll regain stamina equal to twice your stamina skill every turn. Natural health regeneration is slow, but psionic characters can regenerate health equal to 1/3rd of their endurance every turn as long as they are at max stamina. The GM will worry about these, you don't have to have them on your sheet.

You get 26 Points to spend on your stats, for every 3 points in a stat you gain a 1 in 6 chance to get a +1 performing a related ability. So if you had an 9 Str and punched someone and rolled a 4 you would have a 1/2 chance of making it a 5 instead. Where as with 18 Str you would get an automatic +1.

Strength: Increases you base power.
Dexterity: Hand eye coordination, sleight of hand, etc
Endurance: How well you shrug off damage.
Charisma: How convincing you are.
Intelligence: How well you brain, as well as your intuition.
Willpower: Detecting lies, resisting empathetics, as well as determining your psionic ability.


You get 7 points to spend on skills at the beginning. For every point in a skill you get a 1/6th chance to get +1 to affiliated rolls.
If you play as an Unchained character, a Technocrat renegade, or any form of character that could have been oriented prior to entering the game, you get an additional 4 points to spend exclusively on psionics. (See GM for details on this one if you're confused.)


Utility,

Talking: Talking is your basic front line diplomacy skill, used to get through general conversations without lying. Can be thought of as a more active version of Charisma. (Charisma)

Diplomacy: Sometimes the best defense is a good talk. Not often, but sometimes. The Diplomacy skill does just what it says on the tin, it increases your chances of successfully being diplomatic. (Charisma)
 
Gather Information: Gather information is something like talking, except that it also covers intimidation and interrogation. (Charisma)
 
Detect Lie: Detect lie is self explanatory, increasing your chance of seeing through another person's verbal deception. (Charisma)

Lying: Also self-explanatory, determines how well you can weave a verbal deception. (Charisma)

Observation: Observation determines your ability to see, search, and remember what you've seen. (Intelligence)

Medicine: Medicine is your collective knowledge of aid based skills, first aid, surgery, even restorative psychology. (Intelligence)

Intuition Intuition determines both how strong and how accurate your gut reactions are. (Willpower)

Mechanics Your ability to perform physical repairs on machinery, as well as your understanding of engineering concepts, is reflected in your Mechanics skills. (Intelligence)

Systems Manipulation Systems manipulation reflects your ability work with programs, VR, and most all software and software interfaces. (Intelligence)


Combat,

Mobility: How fast you can cover great distance or perform macroscopic feats of dexterity. (Dexterity)

Brawling: Brawling governs your damage in melee combat and the efficacy of your holds and grapples. (Strength)
 
Fire control: How well you can hold a gun on target, for both burst and full auto, is governed by fire control. (Strength)

Marksman: Marksman determines the effectiveness of your aimed strikes with any ranged weapon or object. (Dexterity)

Stamina: How efficiently you use, and how quickly you regain stamina. (Endurance)

Soaking: Damage reduction for the purposes of fall damage, environmental damage, and some melee attacks is governed by soak. Cripple resistance is also based off soaking. (Endurance)

Dodging: Dodging, stunningly, reflects how well you can avoid attacks. Primarily used for melee, but can be used to dodge ranged attacks with a high enough p.empathetics or p.kinetics. (Dexterity)   

Fighting: Fighting shows how well you've mastered the art of fighting, whether through specific discipline or hard won street knowledge. Grants resistance to holds, trips, grapples, and most other special melee moves. (Intelligence)

Melee: Your ability to hit accurate in combat is defined by your melee skill, also governed is the chance to hit for most special melee maneuvers. (Dexterity)

Reflex: Timing, and, naturally, reflexes, are shown in the reflex skill. At the start of each combat round you get a bonus to your initiative equal to three times you reflex score. (Dexterity) 

Finesse: Finesse determines your fine motor control and the general precision of your movements. Governs your chance to confirm a critical. (Willpower)

Psionic,

Active Kinetics: Active Kinetics skill governs the field of willfully effecting molecular movement without direct physical contact. Kinetics can pick locks, light fires, shear flesh, distort light, and manipulate any form of physical object remotely. (Willpower)

Passive Kinetics: Passive Kinetics is much like Active Kinetics, except that the uses of it are instinctive, automatic, and somewhat unreliable. Passive kinetics can slow or block incoming weapons fire, sense unseen changes in the physical environment, amplify strength, or even allow the user to attempt to dodge bullets. (Willpower)

Active Empathetics: Unlike Kinetics, Empathetics governs the willful manipulation of electrical fields and signals. Empaths can dive into computers, manipulate mental states and perceptions, disrupt energy fields and electrical equipment, and can attempt to completely dominate and enslave another's conscious mind. (Willpower)

Passive Empathetics: Like Passive Kinetics, Passive Empathetics is the instinctive twin to Active Empathetics. Passive Empathetics subtly influences how other perceive you, allows the brain to send signals to the body without being effected by neural lag, and grants a limited form of precognition by sensing electrochemical impulses in an opponents body before their muscles react. (Willpower)

Control: Control determines both how much energy you can handle at once, and how well you can cope with pushing your limits. Also determines how much stamina you reclaim after using psionic abilities. Essential for dealing with large amounts of energy without taking health damage. (Willpower)

The Psionics list once stood here, now I offer you this more detailed (and more up to date) version, housed on our wiki. (http://deviation.wikidot.com/wiki:psionics-list)

Current players:

1.
Name: Dominique Wakeman
Appearance: A lean woman of average proportions. She's about twenty-four. Her hair is elbow-length and kept in a low ponytail, and her eyes are brown. One of them is usually bruised. Her skin is average in tone. She has a fair amount of scar tissue across her body.
Gender: Female
Profession: Grunt Maintenance
Skills: Stamina 4, Soaking 2, Melee 1, Passive Kinetics 3, active Kinetics 6, Active empathetics 3, Passive Empathetics 4, Control 2
Character Bio: Is earmarked as a Deviation for both Abnormal Strength and Violent Behavior, but is otherwise unremarkable. She does her job, and does it well.
Stats
Strength (Str): 9
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 10
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 6
Affiliations: +1 the Unchained, +1 Colonists
Special: +1 to brawn checks
Perks,
Valkyrie: "Now awful it is to be without,/as blood-red rack races overhead;/is the welkin gory with warriors' blood/as we valkyries war-songs chanted.
Effect: When performing healing rolls you gain a bonus equal to one tenth of their missing health to the sum of your healing your healing roll, in addition patients immediately lose the Mortally wounded effect while you are actively treating them (They will of course still die if they take damage, they just won't die at the end of a turn), however you also gain a -3 penalty when attacking enemy healers or patients.

Spoiler: Technocrat File: Wakemen, Dominique (click to show/hide)

 Shows violent tendencies, possible colonization candidate if she becomes a threat to her management. May switch Wakemen to Red maintenence team for a few shifts to see if that will take her edge of.

2.
Name: James Evan
Appearance: A young guy, twenty-two, with golden-brown hair, pale skin, and mostly brown eyes with a little gray at the core of the iris.
Gender: Male
Profession: Sympathetic Scanner
Skills: Detect Lie 2 (Needed to pass by on his job) Melee 3 (He studies fighting), passive kinetics 5, Finesse 2, Brawl 1
Character Bio: Raised anti-Technocrat, although he disguised it as he entered college. Because he disguised it, he was hired early on by the Technocrats, he absolutely, absolutely HATES his job, and considers the Technocracy corrupt.
He privately worships a branch of the couple-hundred year old Episcopalian branch of Protestant Christianity. Naturally, this makes him a Deviation 19.
Stats:
Str: 18. He had to be strong in his poor childhood, and he's only got more fit since then.
Dexterity: 0. Unfortunately, he's horribly, horribly clumsy.
Endurance: 3. He's pretty tough.
Charisma: 3. He's a nice guy and pretty charismatic.
Intelligence: 3. He is about averagely smart, just a little above.
Will: 9. He was fairly strong-willed before he got his hated job. His job made him even more so.
Perks,
Shadow: You got exposed to an experimental unchained piece of bio-tech used in interrogations, you survived but it had a lingering effect on your subconscious. Your subconscious is self-aware now, a second and more primal version of yourself.
Effect: Even without psionic training the shadow can block an incoming empathetic attack on a roll 4 or better. The shadow however will also increase your aggression and can occasionally warp your actions unless you can make a will save.
Harrowed: You endured torture, repeated, nasty, brutal, and thoroughly unconventional at the hands of the Technocracy. You lived, and what does not kill you makes your stronger. No dumb punk with a gun and an ego has a chance of staring you down now.
Effect: +2 to will saves against intimidation, +1 to intimidating people. You can't stand, or take part in, any form of torture however.

3.
Name: Tyrin Laveros
Appearance: A man in his youth, about nineteen years of age. His skin is a dark tone, complementing his hair and eyes. He sports a thin physique and an angled face, his nose is broken. He wears a blue wristband.
Gender: Male
Profession: Dealer
Skills: Detect Lie(3) ; Diplomacy (2) ; Intuition (1) ; Medicine (2) ; Passive Empathetics (4); Reflex(1)
Character Bio: Tyrin was born and raised knowing much about Society thanks to his family and friends, this society was organized, utilitarian and overall sound. It was a shame that it was led by much darker powers, as he discovered when 'accidentally' passing the "Employees only" line in one major corporation due to his intuition and curiosity. Luckily, being young, his excuses were valid and he was sent home with a red wristband, marking his misdemeanor. He painted it blue and decided to help out the victims of this 'Society', now knowing the truth that lay behind the mask.
Stats:
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 5
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 4 (5-1)
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6

4.
Name: Anna Witheld
Appearance: Anna stands at a standard 5 foot, 8 inches, has short, dark red hair and lightly tanned skin. She has a light smile, that seems to say that she always seems to know how to put you at ease, and has a smooth way of moving and talking when the need comes. Dresses up very well no matter the occasion, for some odd reason, even in military gear she looks nice enough.
Gender: Female
Profession: Courtesan
Skills: Talking 2, Diplomacy 1, Stamina 4, Marksman 1, Reflex 1, Active Empathetics 2, Passive Empathetics 1, Control 1
Character Bio: Anna is an agent for the unchained, using her people skills to get important people in the technocrat's administration system to talk about their problems at work, with other people, their orders, etc and then relaying this information to the unchained. She's been in this line of work for about 3 years now, and has been moderately successful in getting information and hasn't been caught once (which means that she's very successful overall considering who she's spying on). She joined the unchained when her family was taken away and split apart by the technocrats for various deviations, and she was luckily spared from the system as she was staying over at a friend's at the time, and had to live on the streets for awhile until she was recruited by the unchained. She generally has a calm and soothing manner, typical of one in her line of work, but can get quite passionate when she's riled up.
Stats:
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 5
Charisma (Char): 6
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 9

5.
Name: Ashley Fey
Appearance: Ashley's current body is tall, quite ironical as her last name means little, but with what fey had come to be known the last name is appropriate, the body is slim but compact, her hair is neck length and a striking violet colour. Further increasing her strange appearance, her eyes are two different colours, the left green, and the right crimson. Her skin however is not unusual, just pale and freckly.
Gender: Female
Profession: Fabricator
Skills: Mechanics: 4, Marksman: 2, Lying: 1
Character Bio: Ashley was always curious about the workings of machines and even created a few herself, including a gas propelled nail-gun, capable of propelling the 15 cm long nails at 500km/hour, leaving the muzzle at 3 shots per second, and she practiced with it a few hours every day, fearing the day that some-one would tip off the technocracy to her construction efforts. Eventually, she is not sure whether it was pot luck, or that the technocracy eventually caught up with her, but she was captured and used as an AI, when the voice finally freed her, she decided that she would fight for her own freedom, especially the freedom to create.
Stats:
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 7
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3

6.
 Name: Toomas Amk
Appearance: a short, spindly, pale, almost malnourished-looking fellow, he sports an unevenly shaved head and face (hasn't even spared the eyebrows), and his most notable facial features are a set of droopy brown eyes and an aquiline nose. He appears to be covered in scars of many shapes and sizes (some of them even seem to form patterns), though these are mostly only visible when he is not fully clothed. His behavior is largely nervous and fidgety, and he is most certainly a highly conspicuous and suspicious-looking person.
Gender: Male
Profession: Fabricator
Skills:
Soaking: 1
Mechanics: 2
Intuition: 2
Medicine: 2
Restructuring: 2
Growth: 3
Character Bio: when you look at Toomas, you get the impression that he is most likely up to something. This impression is mostly correct. Toomas' primary hobby just so happens to be what he terms "deconstruction and study", which essentially means he finds things - unattended, solitary things - reappropriates them, then deconstructs and studies them. He wonders about the past of a great many things, their evolution and history, their composition and character, and he most often extends his curiosity to both objects and people, frequently to an obsessive degree. As a result, he has few acquaintances, let alone friends, and an increasing tendency to rile up Technocracy operatives.
Stats
Strength (Str): 0
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 9
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 5

Spoiler: Upgrade Notes (click to show/hide)

ALR Broadbeam
Design Notes: The Modified broadbeam fires a horizontally expanding laser pulse, an effective close range weapon but the expansion of the 'blade' causes minimal cohesion at ranges in excess of 30'. Taric thinks that with a few components it might be possible to have the beam reach a lethal cohesion some distance after it is fired, allowing for lethal power at much greater distance. The integration of some simple electronics will allow for the Broadbeam to adjust the focal point to whatever target it is focused on, letting it strike out at extreme range.
Items Needed: Prisms, laser rangefinder, micro-servos, scrap metal, and a Modified Broadbeam.

Reactive Shield Armor
Design Notes: Standard shield armor is powerful, expensive, and difficult to maintain. It is also some of the best protection available to personnel against energy weapons. Taric made some last minute modifications to a suit and found a way to not only upgrade the field but also cause it to reflect the kinetic energy of a physical impact back to its source.
Items Needed: Heavy Capacitors, soldering station, superconductive wiring and Shield Armor

*My first RTD, so go easy on me. :P  One does apologize for the walls of text that attack from the spoilers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Four slots open!
Post by: Taricus on February 09, 2011, 01:00:11 am

Name: Taric Sizier
Appearance: Young male in his early twenties, dark hair with green eyes and fair skin.
Gender: Male
Profession: Black Hacker
Skills: 2 in repair, 3 in marksman.
Character Bio: A young curious colonisation candidate, Taric is a bit too adept with technology to be considered a technocrat (due to age disparity), Is marked as a potential Deviation 6, a high functioning autistic.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 2
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 11 + 1
Willpower: (Will): 3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Four slots open!
Post by: Draignean on February 09, 2011, 01:11:52 am

Spoiler: Lore accumulated (Unsorted) (click to show/hide)

Renfield SMG
Ranged weapon, automatic, 10 round burst.
Standard clip size: 30
1 handed, requires 2 hands to make an aimed burst.
Good at short range, poor at medium, bad at long. 
Awful to Good damage.
Caliber: .115
Desciption: The Renfield is often laughed at for its diminutive caliber, it is though a very popular weapon with the Unchained and freedom fighters. The reason for its popularity is that it is one of the most easily maintained weapons available, its magnetic accelerator is a common sturdy model able to be made from scrap fairly easily. The Charge packs it uses are the same ones commanly found in most household appliances and can be recharged in 15 minutes. It fires a 3 inch long spike of ferric metal, the unchained have experimented with putting a bead of potassium into the spike... with devastating effects. Since it uses no explosive propellant the Renfield's only sound when fired is the thin whistle of a 10 incredibly sharp spikes speeding through the air. 


Chimera Light Pistol
Ranged weapon, full auto, 15 rounds per turn
Standard Clip size: 15
1 handed
Average at short range, bad at medium, awful at long.
Poor to Great damage.
Caliber: .22
Description: The "Chimera" pistol isn't so much a designation as it is a nickname. Chimera pistols get their name from a mythical beast with the tail of a snake, the body of a lion, and the head of goat sprouting from its back. Chimera pistols got this name from being largely homemade, taking parts from whatever is at hand. The result is a surprisingly lethal firearm, most of them are designed to discharge their entire clip in a brief flash of sound and light, effective but very crude. The Chimera is well liked as a pick up and go weapon for being, cheap, effective, and easy to use.


Damaged Distortion Rifle
Ranged weapon, Single shot
Clip size: 1
2 handed
Average at short range, great at medium, good at long.
Good to incredible damage.
Field generated: 8'' radius
Description: Distortion rifles are weapons that turn gravity against itself on a limited scale, the bubble they generate is a maelstrom gravitational forces quite capable of tearing someone literally into pieces. This one was stolen from a museum restoration room, one of Tarran's buddies fixed it up for him. The damage is still extensive, it can only hold one charge and it takes almost an hour to charge it due to the patch job. Still it is a deadly weapon, and one that Tarran used to great effect during the assassination of Prelate Harold Szero.

Modified Broadbeam Rifle
Pulse
10 Charges
Cohesion Modifiers to damage: +2 close, -2 Medium, -6 Long
Negligible to Great damage
Beam: 3 Inches horizontal upon firing, expanding to a 3ft horizontal blade at maximum effective distance.
Description: Custom made by the unchained these jury rigged weapons prove brutally effective in the short range brawling fights that the unchained favor. Its destructive abilities at anything longer than throwing distance are highly questionable, but for door to door fighting it makes a formidable weapon.

Fenrir Energy Pistol
Ranged, pulse, semi-automatic
Shots per charge: 7
Cohesion excellent at short range, bad at medium, negligible at long.
Medium to Good damage
Description: The Fenrir is a solid energy pistol, designed for close in work is one of the more common energy weapons. It is a particle accelerator and is well known for the brilliant blue light created as the bolt ionizes the air. While it doesn't get many shots per charge it is still quite liked in the shadier communities for being flashy, effective, and leaving no incriminating evidence.

Abassy Heavy Pistol
Semi Automatic
7 Round clip
Range Modifiers to accuracy: +0 close, -1 Medium, -3 Long
Medium to Great damage
Caliber: .50
Description: The Abassy heavy pistol is named for a demon who had teeth of steel, and it lives up to that name. It's comparatively small clip size and dangerously bad accuracy at distance make it a poor choice for a beginning marksman. In the hands of an expert though the Abassy can reliably inflict terrible wounds, coupled with the right kind of ammunition its high caliber can be a threat to lightly armored vehicles. Often chosen as a sidearm for veterans and dumb punks who just wanted a big gun.

Taric's ALR Broadbeam
Pulse
10 Charges
Cohesion Modifiers to damage: -1 close, -1 Medium, -1 Long (+2 all When aimed in/+3 all When aimed in by Taric)
Average to great damage
Beam: Special
Description: An adapted broadbeam made by the Unchained mechanic Taric Sizier. In a standard broadbeam the bolt expands horizontally into blade causing extreme diffusion at range. Taric made a few modifications to the design, placing a second set of mobile prisms outside the barrel that were locked into a Laser rangefinder. The result was an energy weapon that when properly aimed would automatically adjust so that its point of greatest cohesion was the point of impact. The servos are a touch slow for quick shooting, resulting in lower cohesion, but a careful marksman can pick out targets at incredible range.

Irin Combat Shotgun
Pulse
6 Charges
Cohesion Modifiers to damage: +4 close, -4 Medium, -8 Long
Average to Great damage
Spreading pulse
Description: The Irin is a particle weapon that favors raw power of finesse, and it favors it in a big way. At range the Irin is about as dangerous as a popgun, making a pretty flash but nothing else. At close range the expanding mass of super-accelerated particles can tear a man in half, and the intense radiation burst all but negates armor. Well liked by those who like to get close and dirty with their enemies, the weapon has a bad reputation though for incidents where the weapon's core lost containment midshot. Usually killing the wielder and anyone nearby.

Sleipnir SMG
Gauss, Semi and burst fire.
25 round clip, 50 round capacity energy cell.
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Close, -0 Medium, -2 Long
Poor to good damage
Ballistic
Description: As is common of gauss weapons the Sleipnir requires both a clip and an energy cell to function. The Sleipnir's design is remniscent of older times, but it is still a very modern weapon. Capable at both short and mid range firefights the Sleipnir can switch between single shot and five-round bursts. It's a solid weapon, and is generally standard issue to low tier security forces and mercenary cadets.

Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle
Single shot
1 round clip, storage on weapon for one additional round. (+2 to speed reloads when the on weapon storage is used.)
Accuracy Modifiers: -2 close, -1 Medium, +1 Long (-3 to armor roll)
Great to Lethal Damage
Ballistic
Description: The Ichneumon is an old design, an oversized rifle designed to fire a very fast bullet to punch holes in armored targets. The Ichneumon uses a moderated recoil system but it still kicks like a mule. 10 Yards away from the barrel the sabot strips off and fires a second propulsion explosives, accelerating the small round to incredible speed. The weight and length of the weapon make it impractical and difficult to use in close quarters, but that same weight dampens barrel jitters at longer ranges.

Fuath Riot Suppresion Carbine
Spray
8 Second canister
Range: Close and Medium only, -2 at medium.
Damage dependent on load.
Cone
Description: The Fuath is a flexible weapon, when loaded with something like tear gas it is an effective crowd control device. An incendiary load turns the weapon into a small flamethrower. The sheer versatility of this rather indescriminate weapon has made it popular with the smarter pirates, some of the homemade chemical loads are quite vicious.

Jormungandr Assault Rifle
Gauss, Single, 5 round burst, full auto
35 Round magazine, 70 round power cell
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium -0 long
Average to excellent damage
Ballistic
Description: Filling the same roll as the Kalashnikov of centuries past the Jormungandr is an effective and rugged weapon, effective at all but extreme ranges. A variety of attachements allow the user to customize the weapon, from simple bayonets to long range scopes and secondary gauss rails. It's only real weakness is its need of both energy cells and .220 gauss slugs.

Satyr Light pistol
Semi-automatic
18 Round Clip
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -2 long
Poor to Okay damage
Ballistic
Description: The Satyr is a fine light pistol, just don't expect it to be anything else. The large clip is useful, but it isn't the kind of gun you want to rely on during a prolonged firefight, the weapon simply doesn't pack enough punch to breach even lighter infantry armor with regularity. The satyr sees use as a sidearm, and concealed weapon, and a shiny trinket for Colonist civilians.

Odei Flechette pistol
Semi-automatic
5 Round Clip
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -1 long
Poor to Great damage
Flechette
Description: Resembling nothing so much as an over-sized revolver the Odei fires a slug that looks a great deal like large metal pill. At 10 inches from the target the canister explodes, firing a dense pack of small razors at a concentrated area. A well placed shot can turn vital organs to slop, but the low ammunition capacity has prevented it from becoming a major sidearm.

Cirri Light pistol
Semi-automatic, energy
20 round cell
Cohesion Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -3 long
Very Poor to Average damage
Laser
Description: A popular little light show the Cirri is only a touch larger than a conventional pistol of the same grade, it fires a brief pulse of green light on an intensely fine point with every shot. It short ranges it can cut through light armor fairly well, and while the enhanced focus does burn more efficiently at range it still suffers from the cohesion loss that plagues energy small arms.

Wolfkin Heavy SMG
Semi-automatic, 3 round burst.
18 round magazine
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -4 long
Average to Great damage
Ballistic
Description: The Wolfkin resembles a shortened shotgun that got on a diet but fell of the wagon half-way through. Firing Immense .50 Caliber rounds the Wolfkin has a lot of Kick, both for the Victim, and the user. The large rounds will pummel their way through armor when they hit, if they hit. A solid weapon for close range encounters when you're not afraid of making some noise.

Hellhound energy SMG
7 second burst.
41 second cell
Cohesion Modifiers: -2 Short, +1 medium, -3 long
Average to good damage
Laser
Description: The hellhound is a surprisingly heavy laser weapon, usually seen on technocracy support teams. Optimized for ranges between 30 and 60 feet the Hellhound is used to protect longer ranged heavy weapons from close range assaults, and it does so with distinction. The Hellhound isn't a lot of good as an all-round weapon, but it excels in its own niche.

Cockatrice Particle Thrower
2 second pulses
4 second power cell.
Cohesion Modifiers: +5 Short, Nil Medium , Nil Long
Good to Incredible Damage
Particle Weapon
Description: Favoring sheer overwhelming force over distance the cockatrice is the quintessence of handheld destruction at a short range. Draining the power cell in just two shots the Cockatrice fires an immense storm of energy, disintegrating pretty much anything that happens to be in front of it. Deadly at a close range, but there are people who can spit farther than it can shoot.

Kapre Light rifle
Semi-automatic
15 round clip
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium, -1 long
Average to Decent damage
Ballistic
Description: The Kapre is common light rifle, resisting time with an old .30 caliber bullet that has remained almost unchanged for centuries. It is a common weapon, found on technocracy light teams, colonist militias, and Merc troops.

Piru Gauss rifle
Semi-automatic
5 round clip, 5 round cell
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +2 medium, -0 long
Average to Good damage
Ballistic
Description: The Piru is the most common type of gauss rifle, it is large, blocky, and inefficient. It also packs a hell of a punch. Firing a .45 ferric slug the Piru is a fair weapon for amateur snipers, though her weight keeps her from being as accurate at close ranges as she could be.

Dybbuk Flechette rifle
Semi-automatic
2 20mm tubes
Accuracy Modifiers: (Laser Guided, -1 canister accuracy)
Okay to Lethal damage
Flechette
Description: The Granddaddy of the Odei the Dybbuk looks like a large, very broad, break action shotgun. When facing the business end, or when broken open the Dybbuk displays a set of over and under tubes. These tubes contain a large 20mm flechette canister when loaded, when fired the canister deploys a tiny set of maneuvering fins and small rocket engine. The canister then rides a laser projected by the rifle itself, flash igniting the rest of its fuel when 10' from the target. The resulting explosion of long razors can take out an entire group of careless opponents. The targeting computer will refuse to fire unless it is aimed in on a target for safety reasons. 

Basilisk Pulse Rifle
Semi-automatic
10 round cell
Cohesion Modifiers: +1 Short, +2 medium, Nil long
Decent to good damage
Energy
Description: The Basilisk is a first generation paired pulse rifle. To reduce cohesion loss the rifle fires a pair of pulse that attract one another, actually increasing in cohesion at range. Until the point when the two pulses meet and equalize, at which point they disperse in a flash. The other problem with this is that it uses ammunition at twice the normal rate.

Laelaps Laser rifle
Semi-automatic
12 round cell
Cohesion Modifiers: -2 (+2) Short, +2 (+2) medium, -2 (+2) long (Parentheses for aimed cohesion)
Average to Decent damage
Energy
Description: Instead of mucking about with a complicated adaptive system that could break in the field the Technocracy circumvented the laser cohesion problem by making a Tri-barreled laser rifle and making the focal point different on each barrel. When aimed in the Laelaps will auto find the best barrel, when not aimed the Laelaps defaults to the mid-range barrel.

Gholam Energy Rifle
Semi-automatic
5 round cell
Cohesion Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium, -2 long
Special damage
Energy
Description: A focused EMP rifle, the best the Gholam can do to living tissue is induce a mildly painful itching sensation. On anything using vaguely complex electronics the Gholam is devastating. Blowing out computers and pads in a plume of sparks and burning plastics, causing machines to go haywire and generally making all sorts of mechanical mayhem.

Leanashe Assault Rifle
Single, 4 round burst, and full-auto
30 round Magazine
Accuracy Modifiers: +2 Short, +2 medium, -2 long
Below Average to Good damage
Ballistic
Description: A short and stocky assault rifle built in a bull-pup layout the Leanashe is meant for short to mid-range confrontations, and at those ranges it can chew its opponents bloody. Firing a Caseless bullet it can get away with firing a higher caliber round without incurring too great a weight, as well as allowing for a higher than normal magazine capacity.

Drake Beam Rifle
1.5 second beam
15 Second cell
Cohesion Modifer: +2 to selected range, -3 to others. (See description.)
Good to Amazing damage
Beam
Description: The Drake is one of the Rare, expensive, and powerful energy assault rifles. Tricky to maintain, heavy, and undeniably effective. The Drake's beam is hot enough to boils a person's brain in their skull fast enough to make it explode, its strength though lies in a small hardened computer system that allows you to manually select the range that you are going to be firing at, and the rifle will then recalibrate its focus to the selected range. Point, click, and kill.


Name: Makeshift Body Armor
Max Armor: 35
Max Soak: 7
Min Soak: 2
Enc: 3
Special: None

Name: Light Body Armor
Max Armor: 50
Max Soak: 10
Min Soak: 2
Enc: 1
Special: None

Name: Standard Body Armor
Max Armor: 100
Max Soak: 20
Min Soak: 5
Enc: 3
Special: None

Name: Heavy Body Armor
Max Armor: 150
Max Soak: 30
Min Soak: 7
Enc: 6
Special: None

Name: Hazard Suit
Max Armor: 25
Max Soak: 5
Min Soak: 1
Enc: 5
Special: Can be sealed 

Name: Hostile Environment Suit
Max Armor: 5
Max Soak: 1
Min Soak: 0
Enc: 0
Special: Can be sealed

Name: Combat fitted Hostile Environment Suit
Max Armor: 75
Max Soak: 14
Min Soak: 4
Enc: 2
Special: Can be Sealed

Name: Reinforced Combat fitted Hostile Environment Suit
Max Armor: 125
Max Soak: 25
Min Soak: 6
Enc: 4
Special: Can be sealed

Name: Carapace (Combat)
Max Armor: 150
Max Soak: 30
Min Soak: 7
Enc: 1 (6)
Special: If the Carapace's armor is reduced to <30 it has been killed, Enc spikes to 6 and it stops boosting your skills. +5 Str +5 Dex, +100 Stamina

Name: Carapace (Psionic)
Max Armor: 100
Max Soak: 20
Min Soak: 5
Enc: 3 (6)
Special:   If the Carapace's armor is reduced to <20 it has been killed, Enc spikes to 6 and you lose all benefits from it. +5 Passive Kinetics +5 Passive Empathetics. +200 Stamina, no penalty for up to 2 simultaneous psionic actions.

Name: Shield Armor
Max Armor: 100
Max Soak: 20
Min Soak: 5
Enc: 6
Special: 100 points of shielding that behaves like armor for the armor. 50 Shield points can be recharged with a power cell in 3 combat rounds.

Name: Riot Shield
Max Armor: 30
Max Soak: 6
Min Soak: 1
Enc: 1
Special: Can be held in hand

ORS, Organic Regeneration Supplement
Type: Medical aid
Use: Fast acting emergency retrieval medicine
Description: The ORS is one of the Technocracies most interesting advances in the field of medicine, being an effective treatment for anything from broken bones to third degree burns. The ORS is generally stored as a spike, the spike is actually composed of millions upon millions of dormant bacteria and must be kept in some form of sealed container. On contact with blood or similar rich organic fluid the Bacteria comes out of it's dormant state and begins absorbing the DNA of its host organism. It uses this information to 'map' the hosts correct and normal body structure. The bacteria then begin to absorb dead tissue, as they absorb dead tissue they also replicate. Unlike normal bacteria the don't make copies of themselves, they make copies of the cells that would normally occupy the body. The bacteria will spread using the bloodstream, patching damage as they go. The copies of the cells that they make will in essence patch up most wounds, they are also made to be imperfect and when the wound begins to heal the pseudo-cells will be absorbed back into the host organism to speed the healing process.

Memory foam
Type: Tech
Description: A huge advance over previous iterations of the same technology, modern memory foam is conditioned to display a broad number of characteristics, Heat, texture, firmness, smell, color, etc can be displayed. It is used in medical classes to simulate a body during surgery, in expensive clothing, and in numerous other items. It is somewhat expensive, but it is not uncommon by any means.

Armadillo
Type: Armored Transport
Capacity: 8+driver.
Speed: Acceleration 0-60mph in 6 seconds. Max Speed 80 Mph
Weapons: None
Other: 3 axels, 12 wheels. Low center of gravity. Wheels can raise and lower.
Use: Heavy offroad transport, the flying wedge shape combined with a bit of speed can plow through most of what it can't run over.

Waiting List

1. Xantalos
(No Sheet)

2. Kisame

Spoiler: Ntzom Migrurkeshin, Kisame (click to show/hide)

Name: Ntzom Migrurkeshin
Appearance: 4ft 6, 150lbs, Ntzom is a short and sturdy type, with brown hair and eyes. Covered in numerous scars, burns and bruises.
Gender: Male
Profession: Red Maintenance
Skills: 1 Intuition, 1 Mechanics, 2 Soaking, 2 Reflexes, 1 Medical
Character Bio: Ntzom doesn't remember how long he's been assigned to Red Maintenance, nor the reason he was assigned to it. Must be all the toxic fumes and other gunk. He longs to explore, and the Unchained gave him a good reason. Having mastered navigation of the tunnels, he created and marked "safer" paths for operatives to traverse undetected.
Stats:
Strength (Str):6
Dexterity (Dex):6
Endurance (End):5+1
Charisma (Char):1-1
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):5

 3.

Spoiler:  Sean Saul Scriven, Gamerlord (click to show/hide)

Name: Sean Saul Scriven
Appearance: 6 ft, approx 80kg, brown hair, shorn close to the scalp with a full beard. looks to be in his twenties, has a large black gear tattoed upon his left shoulder.
Gender: Male
Profession(See Spoiler Above):
Name: Fabricator
Background: You're a curious soul, not a good trait in these times. Luckily you are a cautious soul as well, and have managed to keep your head down. You like to make things you can see and feel, computers leave you staring blankly while your little machines totter across the floor.
Affiliation: -1 General, +1 the Unchained
Skill Bonus: +1 dex, +1 to mechanical checks, -1 to all software checks.
Skills (See Spoiler Below):
Mechanics - 4
Marksman - 3
Character Bio: Never really concerned with the Technocracy, Sean spent his time keeping his head down and working on his machinery.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 9 + 1
Endurance (End): 2
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 10
Willpower: (Will): 3

4.

Spoiler: Van Noble, "Hat". Xanmyral (click to show/hide)

Name: Van "Hat" Noble
Appearance: A grinning bald male, looking to be roughly be his mid twenties. He always carries a pallid tint to his skin, a man looking to need more sun than he's obviously getting, but the sickly look doesn't seem to carry over to his calculating eyes. Any clothes he wears tend to be meticulously positioned and utilitarian to a tee, often a muted and average sort that doesn't stand out.
Gender: Male
Profession(See Spoiler Above): Black Hack
Skills (See Spoiler Below): System Manipulation: 3, Mechanics: 1, Observation: 1, Fighting: 1, Stamina: 1
Character Bio: If nothing else, Van is a man of obsessions and vices. Born in the slums to an impoverished family, he was always one to seek his boundaries and then pokes them. Repeatedly. Until either he surpasses them with a scoffing pride or is constrained by them. He took an interest in the machinery that surrounded him, often taking them apart and putting them back together to see how they work, how they don't work, or how they aren't suppose to work. His true passion came about whenever he found his way onto a computer later in life, instantly taking to the digital infrastructure like a fish to water.

While adept in repair, Van is not one to delight in the tinkering of machinery but it tends to pay the bills better than mucking about with various systems on a computer. His requested payments often varied from food, money, alcohol, even bits and pieces of parts, but his work tended to be worth the price. Van was forced to move from his comfortable spot after happening to "chance upon" some more sensitive information that was under heavy Technocracy encryption, to avoid any problems that may of arose, sadly having to leave the data there after only having been given a glimpse at it.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 12
Willpower: (Will): 3

5. Nav (No Sheet)

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Spoiler: Villain Sheet (click to show/hide)

Not everybody is cut out for the good and friendly life of the heroes, there have to be villains and while I control the majority of the opposition a bit of outsourcing can't hurt too badly.

So you want to fight the heroes, well step right up and don't shy. As a villain you get your own character and a small squad of mooks, you'll be set up as mini-boss when I need you. You start with 500 VP (Villain points) and a standard character sheet, you fill out the sheet as normal except for your villain profession which is listed in the spoiler below.

After you've got your character you buy you equipment and mooks.

Spoiler: Villain Professions (click to show/hide)

As the game progresses more villain classes will open up.

Name: Technocracy Captain
Description: You're a captain of the military arm of the technocracy, and you've proved yourself a capable enough field officer to lead more... clandestine missions.
Special: Two free Technocracy troopers.

Name: Technocracy Specialist
Description: You've proven that you can excel with only a few men, a gun, and a mission.
Special: +3 skill points to one skill of your choice.

Name: Technocracy Warpriest
Description: You're a leader of the elite military branch of the church of the virgin world, and as such have access to enhanced resources.
Special: +50 VP at start

Name: Technocracy Operative
Description: You're a proven covert member of the Technocracy forces, skilled at slipping into enemy forces undetected.
Special: Has an alias known only to the operative and the GM, detect lie rolls against the operative are at  a hidden -1.

Spoiler: Shop Smart, shop henchmart! (click to show/hide)

You have 500 VP to spend on the following.

Technocracy

Name: Technocracy Deadhead
Cost: 25VP
Description: Filler mooks, mechanical and susceptible to head shots.
Skills: Fighting 1, Melee 1, Soak 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 0
Endurance (End): 9
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 0
Willpower: (Will): 0
Psionic: No

Name: Technocracy Trooper
Cost: 50VP
Description: Basic Grunts for the Technocracy legion
Skills: Fighting 1, Dodge 1, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 0
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 0
Willpower: (Will): 3
Psionic: No

Name: Technocracy Sniper
Cost: 75VP
Description: Long range Grunts for the Technocracy legion
Skills: Dodge 1, Marksman 3
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 0
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 0
Willpower: (Will): 3
Psionic: No

Name: Technocracy Acolyte
Cost: 100VP
Description: Elite troops for the Technocracy legion, mild psionics.
Skills: Fighting 1, Dodge 2, Marksman 2, Kinetics 1, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 6
Psionic: Yes

Spoiler: Weapons, armor, and kit. (click to show/hide)

Technocracy

After you've bought your henchmen you buy your equipment for them. Ammo costs for each weapon is 1/10s the total weapon cost for conventional weapons and 3 VP each for energy weapons.
 
Weapons

Conventional pistols
Satyr, Light pistol 10VP
Abassy, Heavy pistol 15VP
Odei, flechette pistol 20VP

Energy Pistol
Fenrir, close range pistol 15 VP
Cirri, light pistol 15 VP

Conventional SMGs
Sleipnir, gauss 20VP
Wolfkin, heavy SMG 30VP

Energy SMGs
Hellhound, beam SMG 25 VP
Cockatrice, particle thrower 35 VP

Conventional Rifles
Kapre, light rifle 40 VP
Piru, guass rifle 55 VP
Ichneumon, Anti-armor rifle 65 VP
Dybbuk Flechette Rifle 65 VP

Energy Rifles
Basilisk, Pulse rifle 50 VP
Laelaps, laser rifle 60 VP
Gholam, particle rifle 70 VP

Conventional Assault Weapons
Jormungandr, gauss 60VP
Leanashe, standard 70VP

Energy Assault Weapons
Drake, Beam rifle 75 VP

Armor

Light Body Armor 35 VP
Standard Body Armor 50VP
Heavy Body Armor 80VP
Combat fitted Hostile Environment suit 90 VP
Reinforced combat Hostile Environment suit 120VP
Shield armor 180VP
Carapace 200VP

Other

Basic medical supplies (5), 20VP
Advanced Medical kit (5), 40VP
ORS (3), 50VP
Field Surgery Kit (5), 60VP

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Three slots open!
Post by: Taricus on February 09, 2011, 01:21:49 am

Edited the post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Four slots open!
Post by: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 01:45:33 am

Name: Tarran Smith.
Appearance: A rough, charismatic, young man. He has black hair and dark blue eyes. His skin is very slightly tanned.
Gender: Male.
Profession: Freedom Fighter.
Skills: 3 Marksman. 2 Talking.
Character Bio: Originally highly devoted to the Technocracy, in a bout of naughtiness he helped his friends crack into a top-secret channel, and when he listened he realized everything he believed was a lie. He has been against the Technocracy ever since. He's a naturally charismatic man, though he's not really the smartest gun on Earth, nor the strongest.  However, he has a natural ability with guns and tends to try out new ones every so and so. He's a Deviation 20, a enemy of the Technocracy. He has killed several Technocracy leaders, unlike most of his "buddies" who tend to do nothing.
Stats,
Strength: 0
Dexterity: 8+1=9
Endurance: 3
Charisma: 9
Intelligence: 2
Willpower: 3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Two slots open!
Post by: Draignean on February 09, 2011, 02:01:17 am

Updated, added your file.

This post has also been commandeered due to character limit.

Spoiler: Don't look now, but I think the intermission is coming. (click to show/hide)

Weapon Type,

Pistol: One handed as a general rule, may require two hands to aim. Low damage sidearm or concealed weapon. Makes a decent melee weapon with Gun-Fu.
SMG: Small burst to full auto weapon, maybe anything from one to two handed. Often requires two hands to make an aimed burst.
Carbine: Short rifle, medium damage and can usually be fired (though not aimed or reloaded) one handed.
Shotgun: Heavy hitter, heavier models require two hands to fire effectively. Low magazine capacity.
Rifle: Longer range weapon, strict rifles are largely antiquated and are thus ubiquitous in low tech regions.
Battle Rifle: High power burst fire rifle, heavier hitting than an assault rifle, higher recoil, smaller bursts and less flexibility. Common on Technocrat Infantry.
Assault Rifle: Very flexible weapons as a whole, usually capable of running the entire gamut from semi-auto to Full auto. Common on infantry.
Sniper Rifle: Long range high-power rifle, often very heavy and difficult to use.
Anti-Material Rifle: Heavy weapon for making big holes in big things. Often takes a penalty to shooting human sized and smaller objects.
LMG: Light Machine Gun, able to be carried by a single person. Always fully automatic. may have an integrated tripod.
MG: Machine Gun, fifty-fifty split between being able to be used by a single person and needing another person to help. Very heavy. Always fully automatic.
UO Launcher (Unpowered Ordinance): Grenade launchers for the most part, though other niche weapons fit this category. Fires a round that does not have its own propulsion.
PO Launcher (Powered Ordinance): Weapons that fire a round that does have a secondary propulsion system, canister rifles, RPGs, rocket launchers, etc.
Thrower: Flame, chemical, etc. Throwers fire a constant stream of something.
Indirect Artillery: Big guns that fire in heavy arcs, never usable by a single person effectively.
Emplaced: Weapons that are bunkered into a location, includes HMGs. These weapons can be broken down and moved but they must always be set up again before they can be fired. Also includes automated turrets and mines.
Integrated: Weapons that are built directly into a vehicle or structure, includes turrets, point defense, etc.
Hardpoint: Weapons that are socketed into a mount on a vehicle or structure, these can be switched out for another weapon with a compatible mount.

Payload,

Gauss: Uses a series of a magnets to pull a ferric round forward at great velocity. Common. Always flashless.
Rail: Uses systems of paired rails to generate a magnetic field, then magnetize a non-magnetic in reverse polarity to the rail field, literally squeezing the round out.
Conventional: Uses explosives to shoot a chunk of metal, very common.
Laser: A beam of coherent light, very varied on what spectrum is used.
Particle: A catch-all term for energy weapons that aren't quite lasers, but don't merit the other titles either. In infantry use this usually refers to the energized particle blasters, but it also covers most ship based beam weapons.
EM: Electro magnetic pulses to disrupt electronics or create pain through nerve induction.
Gravitic: Turns gravity all about in order to rip a target apart.
Sonic: Uses soundwaves to start fires, shatter bones, and rupture organs. Totally dependent on atmosphere.
---- Tank: (See directly below) Used exclusively for throwers.
---- Charge:  (Concussive, HE, HEAT, Incendiary, Cryonic, Fragmentation, chemical, Biological, etc) Used for grenades, rockets, specialized ammunition etc.

Firing Type

Single Shot: Fires once and then needs to be reloaded.
Semi-Automatic: Fires each time you pull the trigger.
Burst: Fires a short burst with each trigger pull and will not fire again until the trigger has been let up and the pressed again.
Full-Auto: Fires as long as the trigger is depressed.
Flex Fire: Can select between two or more firing types (single shot excluded) 

Damage Class

Small Arms: Most infantry weapons, some vehicle based weapons.
Heavy Weapons: Some infantry weapons, some vehicle based weapons.
Vehicle Weapons: Most Vehicle weapons.
Ship Weapons: Most Ship weapons.
Massive: Few heavy ship weapons.

Weapon Faults

Difficult to Modify,

Whoever made this thing had a serious grudge against mechanics everywhere, this weapon is difficult hard as hell to physically change, mounting things on it works well enough, but woe betide you if your try to physically change it.

-1 to all parts of the crafting check when using this weapon as a component.
Possessed by: Technocrat Hi-Technology, energy weapons, ripper weapons, custom made tech.

Problem Prone

For some reason the person who designed this gun failed to take into account the fact that this weapon was going to be used outside of a sterile testing lab. As a result it handles nature very poorly.

-1 to the Weapon stability roll following a botched shooting roll.
Possessed by: Light weapons, SMGs, prototypes, HMGs, custom weapons.

Inaccurate

No matter how good you are there is something about this gun that just doesn’t quite work, short barrel, poorly fitted optics or an unbalanced accelerator cause the weapon to always be a little off.

-1 to all quickshot and marksman rolls with this weapon.
Possessed by: Old weapons, damaged weapons, pistols.

High Recoil

This weapon kicks like a mule, enough to stagger you a little every time you shoot with it.

X/5 Recoil penalties carry over into the next turn. (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: High caliber weapons, Machine guns.

Sensor Reliant

Sensor reliant weapon require a lock before they can be fired at all, this can be bypassed with time and a skilled mechanic but until then you have to aim before you shoot.

Requires you to aim in on a target for X turns before you can fire.  (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: Ship weapons, rockets, anti-material weapons, defensive weapons, launchers.

Ungainly

This weapon is not only big and blocky, it’s big and blocky with no good way to hold it.

-1 to running while carrying this weapon and -1 to the checks for mounting it into a Hardpoint, tripod, etc.
Possessed by: Large weapons, hardpoint mounted weapons. (Often overlaps with heavy.)

Slow Mag Release

The magazine on this has a complex release mechanism and requires a bit more time and dexterity to change clips than usual.

Requires a dex roll every time you change magazines, 1 to X indicates that you spend an addition turn wrestling with the clip. (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: LMGs, MGs, HMGs, Anti-Material Rifles, Artillery, etc.

Heavy

This gun is just damn heavy, whether it needed super-dense osmium alloy for its shell or if it’s just big to boot this weapon is really hard to hold up for long periods of time.

Requires a str roll for each turn spent aimed in, 1 to X indicates that you lost your target. (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed By: Large weapons, MGs, Sniper Rifles, launchers, Anti-Material rifles, etc (Often overlaps with ungainly.)

Delicate

This weapon just wasn’t designed for the harshness of combat, it keeps breaking when you bash it into someone’s skull.

Instead of having to make a stability roll on a one delicate weapons require a stability roll on a 1 to X. (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: Prototypes, precision laser weapons, field repaired gear, etc

Soft Circuits

This weapon was designed poorly when it comes to coping with electromagnetic flux. Pulse weaponry and high energy environments have a tendency to play hell with this weapon’s electronics.

This weapon makes 1+X, rolls when subject to intense EM discharge, the lowest of the rolls is used, a 1 indicates the weapon must make a stability roll.. (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: prototypes, civilian energy weaponry. Custom made weapons, damaged weapons, etc

Attenuating Damage

The shot for this weapon kind of peters out after a bit, she starts out strong but she just can’t go the distance.

This weapon functions fine at short range, but the damage class is reduced by X at medium range and by X-X at long range. (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: Energy weapons, beams, etc

Power Hungry

This weapon wasn’t designed for efficiency, and she sucks down energy cells at a prodigious rate to continue working.

This weapon requires 1+X energy cells to reload fully, consumption per shot is normal. (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: Large energy weapons, large gauss weapons, railguns, etc

Unusual caliber

Whoever designed his weapon made it take moon rounds, the ammunition is difficult to find, difficult to fabricate, and expensive to buy when you do find some.

Cost for fabricating or buying rounds for this weapon is multiplied by X.  (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: Rare guns, high-power sniper rifles, Railguns, etc

Older

This old girl just isn’t quite as up to speed as newer weapons, nothing wrong with her, but she just can’t match them for sheer lethality.

Critical threshold (Base 7) increased by X. (X is the level of this flaw)
Possessed by: Older models of weapon.

Weapon Traits

One handed: This weapon is one handed. It can be aimed, fired, and even reloaded with one hand.
One-and-a-half handed: Hand and a half weapons require only one hand to fire, but aiming or reloading requires two.
Two handed: These weapons require two hands for everything, and trying to work them one handed is a bad plan.
Prototype: This weapon is a hot off the line variation of the standard model, it gets 3 perks and 3 flaws.
Pintle Mounting: This weapon can be mounted on a vehicle, a tripod, or similar apparatus with matching receiver.
Heavily Modified: This weapons has had some serious work done. 1d4 perks, 1d4 flaws.
Defensive: This weapon is designed for defensive purposes, using it offensively is either impossible, or really really difficult.
Silent: This weapon is silent.
No Flash: This weapon does not create a flash when fired.
Atmosphere Dependent: This weapon requires an earthlike atmosphere to fire.

Weapon Perks


High power

This weapon packs a punch, whether through new-tech or a just a solid design this weapon has above average stopping power.

The damage for this weapon is increased by X0% per shot. (X is the level of this perk)
Possessed by: Large caliber weapons, big guns, sniper rifles, anti-material rifles, etc

Spread

This weapon’s shot spreads out in cone from its point of origin, allowing it to hit multiple people.

Can affect 1/2X people at short range, X people at medium range, and X+X people at long range. The people must be within X yards of each other. (X is the level of this perk)
Possessed by: Shotguns, throwers, pulse weapons, etc. This perk is often combined with attenuating damage. (Note, fully automatic weapons use different systems to determine the people they hit.)

Modular components

This weapon was designed to be pulled apart, swapped about, and then slapped back together. It doesn’t make it simple, but it does make it easier that normal.

Adds +1 to each phase of the crafting roll when using this weapon as a base.
Possessed by: Older weapons, custom weapons, conventional weapons, etc.

Energy Efficient

This weapon is very efficient in its use of energy, making ideal for runs when longevity is favored over stopping power.

Each power cell is only consumed by 1/X each time it is used to power this weapon.(X is the level of this perk)
Possessed by: Energy pistols, energy assault weapons, small gauss weapons.

Armor Piercing

This weapon fires ammunition designed to bypass the armor it is most likely to encounter.

Effective armor reduced by 5% per level of this perk.
Possessed by: Battle Rifles, anti-material rifles, laser weapons, etc.

Shield Piercing

This weapon as been specifically configured to be very damaging to shields it encounters.

Damage taken by shields when a round from this weapon passes through them is multiplied by 1+X.  (X is the level of this perk)
Possessed by: Heavy particle weapons, energy rifles, military pulse weapons, etc.

Hardened Circuits

The circuitry on this weapon has been specifically designed to withstand high yield electromagnetic discharges without going haywire.

This weapon makes 1+X, rolls when subject to intense EM discharge, the highest of the rolls is used, a 1 indicates the weapon must make a stability roll.. (X is the level of this Perk)
Possessed by: Military grade energy weapons, ship weapons, emplacements, etc.

Overcharge

Additional heat dispersion systems and high capacity accelerators allow for weapons that use energy cells to dramatically increase their output for short periods of time.

User may choose to add multiply the charge cost for the shot by X in order to deal X(20%) more damage.  (X is the level of this perk)
Possessed by: Energy assault weaponry, energy sniper rifles, railguns.

Smart

This weapon is fully capable of doing its job without your help, it can track, aim, and shoot without you. Granted it might not do it well, but it can do it.

System can deploy and fire on its own with an effective quickshot equal to X+1. (X is the level of this perk)
Possessed by: Mines, turrets, point defense, etc.

Redundant Systems

This weapon was built with fallback systems that can take over for the primaries should they fail, includes systems to automatically un-jam barrel obstructions and clear the breach.

When a stability roll is failed the weapon can absorb a number of critical failures equal to this perk’s rating. The weapon must undergo repairs to gain its rating back after absorbing a failure though.
Possessed by: Ship weapons, vehicle weapons, emplaced weapons, big guns, conventional weapons, etc.

Ruggedized

This gun was made to take a beating, tough parts, simple machinery, and failsafes make it pretty hard to throw a wrench in this gun’s works.

When a stability roll is made this gun gains a bonus equal to X. (X is the level of this perk)
Possessed by: Vehicle weapons, heavy combat weapons.

Deadly

All guns are designed to kill, this one just does it very well. A stunning piece of the art of murder.

Critical threshold (base 7) is reduced by one per level of this perk.
Possessed by: Representatives from all categories.

Spoiler: Examples of the above (click to show/hide)

Jormungandr Assault Rifle
35 Round magazine, 70 round power cell
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium -0 long
Medium-Low Damage x1, x5, x25
Recoil: 4/6ths
Caliber: .220
Critical Threshold: 9
Traits
Assault Rifle
Gauss
Flex Fire (all)
Small Arms
Two Handed
No Flash
Older II
Ruggedized I
Redundant Systems I
Modular components I

Description: Filling the same roll as the Kalashnikov of centuries past the Jormungandr is an effective and rugged weapon, effective at all but extreme ranges. A variety of attachements allow the user to customize the weapon, from simple bayonets to long range scopes and secondary gauss rails. It's only real weakness is its need of both energy cells and .220 gauss slugs.

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Chimera Light Pistol
15 round clip
+0 at short range, -2 at medium, -4 at long.
Very Low Damage x15
Recoil: Not Applicable (Only fires in Full-auto)
Caliber: .22
Critical Threshold 7
Traits
Pistol
Conventional
Full-Auto
Small arms
One-and-a-half handed
Inaccurate II
Delicate I
Older I
Modular Components I

Description: The "Chimera" pistol isn't so much a designation as it is a nickname. Chimera pistols get their name from a mythical beast with the tail of a snake, the body of a lion, and the head of goat sprouting from its back. Chimera pistols got this name from being largely homemade, taking parts from whatever is at hand. The result is a surprisingly lethal firearm, most of them are designed to discharge their entire clip in a brief flash of sound and light, effective but very crude. The Chimera is well liked as a pick up and go weapon for being, cheap, effective, and easy to use

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Sleipnir SMG
25 round clip, 50 round capacity energy cell.
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Close, -0 Medium, -2 Long
Very low Damage x1, x5
Recoil: 2/6th
Critical Threshold: 6
.223 Calliber
Traits
SMG
Gauss
Flex fire, Semi and burst.
Small arms
One-and-a-half handed
Difficult to Modify I
Problem Prone II
Deadly I
Overcharge I

Description: As is common of gauss weapons the Sleipnir requires both a clip and an energy cell to function. The Sleipnir's design is remniscent of older times, but it is still a very modern weapon. Capable at both short and mid range firefights the Sleipnir can switch between single shot and five-round bursts. It's a solid weapon, and is generally standard issue to low tier security forces and mercenary cadets.

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Abassy Heavy Pistol
7 Round clip
Range Modifiers to accuracy: +0 close, -1 Medium, -3 Long
High Damage
Recoil: 1 2/6th
Critical Threshold: 7
Caliber: .50
Traits
Pistol
Conventional
Semi-Automatic
Small arms
One-and-a-half handed
High Recoil II
Slow Mag Release I
High-Power III
Ruggedized I

Description: The Abassy heavy pistol is named for a demon who had teeth of steel, and it lives up to that name. It's comparatively small clip size and dangerously bad accuracy at distance make it a poor choice for a beginning marksman. In the hands of an expert though the Abassy can reliably inflict terrible wounds, coupled with the right kind of ammunition its high caliber can be a threat to lightly armored vehicles. Often chosen as a sidearm for veterans and dumb punks who just wanted a big gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Two slots open!
Post by: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 02:09:15 am

Heh heh heh, love my list of crimes. :P

I'll be looking forward to convincing and shooting my way out of bad situations.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Two slots open!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 09, 2011, 04:43:20 pm

I was torn between playing a courtesan or grunt maintenance, but since Tarran's got charisma covered I figured y'all could use some muscle. ^^

Name: Dominique Wakeman
Appearance: A lean woman of average proportions. She's about twenty-four. Her hair is elbow-length and kept in a low ponytail, and her eyes are brown. One of them is usually bruised. Her skin is average in tone. She has a fair amount of scar tissue across her body.
Gender: Female
Profession: Grunt Maintenance
Skills: Stamina 2, Soaking 2, Melee 1
Character Bio: Is earmarked as a Deviation for both Abnormal Strength and Violent Behavior, but is otherwise unremarkable. She does her job, and does it well.
Stats
Strength (Str): 8+1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4-1

Edit: Decided to play a female instead for variety's sake. She will tank and draw aggro. :p

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Two slots open!
Post by: Trollan on February 09, 2011, 05:49:31 pm

Name: Trol Grane
Appearance: Short, Chubby, Eye level Brown hair
Gender: Male
Profession: Dealer
Skills: +2 Melee +1 Dodging +1 Fighter +1 Lie detecting
Character Bio: Trol is a 22 year old man, who has a gambling problem. He has funded this problem by By being the casino's "Motivator". Very likely to be a deviation 12.
Stats:
Strength 8
Dexterity 2
Endurance 8
Charisma 2
Intelligence 2
Willpower 3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Two slots open!
Post by: Scood on February 09, 2011, 06:01:18 pm

joining

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Two slots open!
Post by: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 06:13:44 pm

Quote from: Scood on February 09, 2011, 06:01:18 pm

joining

Err, sorry, but you're too late. We've got 4 players already.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Two slots open!
Post by: Draignean on February 09, 2011, 06:16:57 pm

Alright, the starting 4 are locked.  Scood, you can create a character but be prepared to change it later as more options become available, you'll get a slot in sometime later.

Since the party hasn't met yet your introductions will happen individually for the sake of speed.



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Character: Tarran Smith (Don't worry as the story progresses there will be fewer walls of text.)

The room you are in isn't a nice one, the place is a refurbished secondary supply room for maintenance, it's lit only by lights that can be recharged at a public port, and it smells of old metal and chemicals. Still it's safe, and for the week it's home. You and some buddies managed to wall the door off and make it look normal, and your Dealer found a black hack who was able to inconspicously lose the blueprints of the room. As far as anyone is concerned this room doesn't exist, and the building scans label it as an emergency heatsink for the local systems. The only way in is through a panel in the ceiling, linked to a false bottom in an "Out of Order" public bathroom at the Kings bounty, a small restaurant serving sea food flavored synthetics and a limited quantity of alcohlics. It might not be part of the glamorous life of a hero, but you don't really think the Peacemakers barging in arresting the bathrooms anytime soon.

In the corner is a set of makeshift over-and-under hamocs, been awhile since you had company though. On the opposite wall is a rack of tools, disguises, and weapons. When you aren't occupying it the dealers often use this place as a cache while they move illicit materials. You own a few things on the rack though, a Peacemakers sign with matching uniform, a needlegun smg, two chimera pistols, and your pride and joy; a jury-rigged military grade distortion rifle.

A small chest contains some personal effects, unobtrusive carrying belts, ammunition, as well as what little explosives you've been able to make/smuggle. Most of your food is upstairs in the kings bounty but you've got some ready to move supplies as well. Today is Feburary 9th, 2272 A.D and according to the babe calendar on the wall you need to meet with your dealer, Marcus, to see if you can grab some low-yield EM demoliton supplies. You're supposed to meet in hydroponics, twenty floors down, in about 3 hours.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 10/150
Inventory:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order

Spoiler: Items in room (click to show/hide)

Chest:

45 rounds of .22 caliber bullets.
60 rounds of .115 spikes.
2 Light Charge packs (fully charged)
2 pounds of poor quality homemade plastic explosive.
6 Detonator spikes
1 Makeshift EMP charge.
Two Clean changes of clothes.
Rations for two days.     

Wall Rack:

Peacemaker disguise, okay quality.
2 Chimera Pistols, .22 Caliber
Renfield SMG, .115 Caliber
Damaged Distortion Rifle

Spoiler: Knowledge Added! (click to show/hide)

Knife
Melee weapon
Poor to moderate damage.
Description: Knives have been in use for a very long time, as one of man's first tools it has a long and bloody history. While not as common as they once were knives are still fairly popular for three reasons, They are easily made, they can be readily concealed, and almost anyone can use one.

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Renfield SMG
Ranged weapon, automatic, 10 round burst.
Standard clip size: 30
1 handed, requires 2 hands to make an aimed burst.
Good at short range, poor at medium, bad at long. 
Awful to Good damage.
Caliber: .115
Desciption: The Renfield is often laughed at for its diminutive caliber, it is though a very popular weapon with the Unchained and freedom fighters. The reason for its popularity is that it is one of the most easily maintained weapons available, its magnetic accelerator is a common sturdy model able to be made from scrap fairly easily. The Charge packs it uses are the same ones commanly found in most household appliances and can be recharged in 15 minutes. It fires a 3 inch long spike of ferric metal, the unchained have experimented with putting a bead of potassium into the spike... with devastating effects. Since it uses no explosive propellant the Renfield's only sound when fired is the thin whistle of a 10 incredibly sharp spikes speeding through the air. 

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Chimera Light Pistol
Ranged weapon, full auto, 15 rounds per turn
Standard Clip size: 15
1 handed
Average at short range, bad at medium, awful at long.
Poor to Great damage.
Caliber: .22
Description: The "Chimera" pistol isn't so much a designation as it is a nickname. Chimera pistols get their name from a mythical beast with the tail of a snake, the body of a lion, and the head of goat sprouting from its back. Chimera pistols got this name from being largely homemade, taking parts from whatever is at hand. The result is a surprisingly lethal firearm, most of them are designed to discharge their entire clip in a brief flash of sound and light, effective but very crude. The Chimera is well liked as a pick up and go weapon for being, cheap, effective, and easy to use.

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Damaged Distortion Rifle
Ranged weapon, Single shot
Clip size: 1
2 handed
Average at short range, great at medium, good at long.
Good to incredible damage.
Field generated: 8'' radius
Description: Distortion rifles are weapons that turn gravity against itself on a limited scale, the bubble they generate is a maelstrom gravitational forces quite capable of tearing someone literally into pieces. This one was stolen from a museum restoration room, one of Tarran's buddies fixed it up for him. The damage is still extensive, it can only hold one charge and it takes almost an hour to charge it due to the patch job. Still it is a deadly weapon, and one that Tarran used to great effect during the assassination of Prelate Harold Szero.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 06:37:23 pm

Grab my SMG and the two spare clips, hide them in a concealable location, and get moving down the stairs until I reach Marcus.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Draignean on February 09, 2011, 08:39:08 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 06:37:23 pm

Grab my SMG and the two spare clips, hide them in a concealable location, and get moving down the stairs until I reach Marcus.

You grab the Renfield and easily concealed holster that will put the SMG parallel to your spine in easy reach of either hand. [4] It looks good and you think it should hold up to most activities, you slide two clips into the bandoleer as well. You make your way out of your safehouse and into the Kings bounty, it looks tempting and you've got time but you decide it's always better to meet a contact early rather than late. It might be easier to take an elevator down but the stairs offer you a lot more choices if something goes to hell. [4] The maintenance stairs are a good workout but you're in great shape and you make it down feeling warmed up and ready. -0 Stamina

You push open the door to an abandoned section of hydroponics, and find it bustling. Things look a little hastily set up but there shouldn't be anyone there. You are suddenly very glad you decided to get here early. The door that you need to reach Marcus too is guarded by a pair of dead heads, not a lot of chance sweet talking those. The staff regard you as an oddity [5+1] but you manage to look like you're supposed to be there with the ease of somebody practiced in lying about who they are. Unfortunately One of the Hydroponics interns sees your act and apparently thinks you are one of his superiors and asks about the proper nitrogen content of the soil. [2-2] You have no freakin' clue.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG (30 Rounds)
2 .115 spike clips (30 each)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order

Spoiler: Knowledge added (click to show/hide)

Name: Deadhead
Type: Biological Machine
Specifics: A Human body, cloned into adulthood without the brain. Computer processor inside the skull in place of the brain commands the body.
Description: Deadheads are the muscle of the Technocrats. First used in the great war as cheap disposable firepower, deadheads have been perfected by the Technocrats and are the primary recipient of jobs that would be... less effective with a human mind on the job. Deadheads feel no pain and won't stop until their body has taken sufficient damage to render it inoperable, or their CPU is damaged. Advanced deadheads can be commanded directly at a distance, allowing for command personnel to get a good view of the field without risking themselvse. 

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Character: Taric Sizier

Your apartment is comfortable, it isn't high up but it's remarkably close to the bridge that connects your building to the neighboring skyscraper. You like to watch the sunrise from the bridge, there are too many buildings to see anything but shining glass and metal unless you look straight up. Still, as the reflected light from the sun hits the horizon it sets the shining silver world on fire, it is one of the more beautiful things you've ever seen. Today was overcast though, and no sunrise. For some reason that disturbs you more than you like to admit. You wonder if anyone else even realizes the sun isn't out.

The inside of the apartment is sparsely furnished with plain goods, but it's yours and you like it. Two terminals glow in one room, and you have one that you've been taking apart hidden in a little knook behind your dresser. You know you really shouldn't but you can't understand why it isn't allowed, you smile at your hidden treasure regardless. You've already worked on it for several hours, and you feel a sort of frustrated pride in your work. You will find something, you don't know what it is but you know you're going to find it. You grab one of the pieces of real fresh fruit that was a gift from your mother, a present for your birthday last week, and sit down at your main terminal. You log on and scroll through a short list of messages, most you trash but there is one message of interest. Oddly enough it's from your mother, you frown at the apple in your hand, small world. It isn't good news, apparently she had a falling out with a Technocrat supevisor and the power to her entire section is out for "Maintenence purposes". Worse most of the people on the section seem to know it was her that somehow caused this. You shake your head, you really can't understand doing something like that because someone told you that they didn't like you. You aren't great with people but she seems scared and says that she could use your help. Her building on the other side of the city, almost three miles away, but there is going to be a magnetic train that you can catch from the floor above if you don't dawdle.   

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
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Spoiler: Knowledge added (click to show/hide)

Name: Scanner
Type: Tool
Specifics: Excellent powered Diagnostic tool
Description: Scanners are sophisticated cross-spectral cameras, comparing what they see to an extensive database of known objects. They then crossreference what they see with the blue-prints they have and highlight damaged areas, and suggest repair methods.  Since the scanner also sees in Thermal and electromagnetic fields its information is stunningly thorough. It can recommend changes in everything from damaged circuitry to the best temperature of a hot-tub. (If you have already downloaded your ideal temperature to the scanner.)

Name: Sizier's Custom Datapad
Type: Tool
Specifics: Storage and custom diagnostic device.
Description: Sizier has been playing with technology since most kids were saying Dada. As a result the Datapad he got for his 12th birthday has evolved from a simple minature computer into a repository of all of the knowledge he has collected in his illegal investigations. When used in conjunction with a scanner it gives advice on a number of treatment options that are not approved by the Technocracy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Taricus on February 09, 2011, 08:45:39 pm

Catch a train to Mother's work section, making sure to avoid scanning stations.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 08:46:19 pm

Lie to the intern; convince the intern that I'm here to inspect reports of unusual levels of Carbon Dioxide in the Hydroponics, and that I'm not one of his superiors.

Edit; also, why did my SMG change into an Assault Rifle?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Draignean on February 09, 2011, 11:02:51 pm

Actually Taricus, the "Old friend" wasn't meant to be your mother. I like the symmetry of this better though, plus I should have named said friend when it came up. Amended. This may be a lot more fun as well.

Quote from: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 08:46:19 pm

Edit; also, why did my SMG change into an Assault Rifle?

Because I'm a big doofus and typed while trying to brain. Fix'd
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Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 08:46:19 pm

Lie to the intern; convince the intern that I'm here to inspect reports of unusual levels of Carbon Dioxide in the Hydroponics, and that I'm not one of his superiors.

You attempt to convince the man that you're just here to investigate unusual gas concentrations. [Lie Check] [2] Vs. [3] You don't think he buys it, the only thing you managed to do was convince him that you were not his superior. He calls over the project leader, a strong fair skinned brunette woman. She does not look at all pleased. This is not going well.   

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, Concealed (30 Rounds)
2 .115 spike clips (30 each)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 09, 2011, 08:45:39 pm

Catch a train to Mother's work section, making sure to avoid scanning stations.

Well when your mother asks for your help there isn't much to do except answer. You get to the rail station in a couple of minutes, security is as usual, just a deadhead guard and service manager for the station. [Luck Roll, 2] Unfortunately the service manager isn't who you expect, a problem. You duck into your bag as if your Pad had just received a message and go for plan B. [Hacking 5+1] The shift manager's station starts randomly downloading porn and displaying it on the main screens, predictably he panics and starts trying to shut down his station as the train pulls in. People waiting try to avoid looking at the screens, and in a moment the service manager gets the right button. Red faced and blustering he waves everyone onto the train immediately, apologizing constantly for the technical errors.

You get in and smile to yourself, watching the holographic scenery fly by the train as the train smoothly hurtles into motion. You will depart the train at the 8th stop giving you some time to think. When you exit the train you will be a couple floors below the Hydroponics center where your mother works.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Maintenance stinks, it has its own unique miasma that nothing else quite approaches. Grease, sweat, a thousand burned things, lubricant, metal, corrosion, and million other things blended together. When Dominique took the job she thought she'd get used to the smell, she was wrong. Today was a tense one, yesterday she'd come back from a brawl a little testy, -The little Prick just wouldn't take no damnit- and she had given her supervisor a choice word or two about telling her what she already knew. The bastard had taken it personal and had an observer in, she did her job as if he wasn't there. Nothing happened that day and she thought that maybe the soulless vulture wasn't so bad, turns out you should just run with your first impression.

The bossman came and gave you the good news at the beginning of the shift, you get to help take a load off a Red Maintenance team. Red Maintenance was a goddamn death sentence, dominique knew only one of them that had lasted more than ten years at the job and that poor bastard looked he'd been put sideways through a blender filled with acid. Still, a couple shifts of Red wouldn't kill you. Just do it right and, she could get back to doing nice easy jobs. The Job was straightforward, a water processor had blown a chemical tank and the chemicals had corroded the secondary systems that would normally take over. All she had to do was go down four levels to Water processing, flash a keycard, get inside, find the pump, patch it up, neutralize the waste. A secondary team would come through and repair the corrosion damage after you had cleaned up the contaminants. Good news is they are at least supplying you with enough gear to not suffer permanent damage if you're careful.     

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 150/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (Fully Charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 11:10:00 pm

Using my natural charisma, and a minute amount of threatening, convince them both that I'm not worth their time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Draignean on February 10, 2011, 12:02:31 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 09, 2011, 11:10:00 pm

Using my natural charisma, and a minute amount of threatening, convince them both that I'm not worth their time.

The project leader shoos off the intern and before she gets a chance to speak you attempt to steamroll over her. "Look, I've wasted enough time with your blundering ass-monkeys. I got sent down here to get a Co2 reading to confirm some abnormal results that my damn supervisor found, I don't need a paranoid bunch of daisy planters to tell me that I can't be here!" [Speech check 4] Vs. [Will check 4] For a moment she looks about ready to stab you to death with her pen, to her credit she manages a very forced smile and replies with a tone of such mock sweetness that you think you would rather have been stabbed with the pen. "Fine, I don't have time for this kind of bullshit. You can go run around and interrogate the air all you like, but you probably got abnormal Co2 readings because we just moved five-hundred pounds of plant matter in here. Which, if you were not a complete moron, you would know. Have fun." She breathes deeply and seems to mentally count to ten before continuing. "Now my team and I have work to do. If you stop any of them from doing their jobs I will have you thrown out faster than you can think." With that she fishes through her pockets and punches something green and sticky onto your shoulder with far more force than is strictly necessary. She makes good on her word and gets back to her work transferring plants. -2 to all speech checks trying to convince the project leader. [Luck Check: 4] Most of the other members of the staff were busy with their work and didn't hear your "discussion" with their boss.

Obtained Guest ID Badge to Hydroponics, requires another full hydroponics team member to grant you access into the restricted areas.

Spoiler: Tarren Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, Concealed (30 Rounds)
2 .115 spike clips (30 each)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 12:46:34 am

Is the Guest ID enough to get me past the dead-heads and to Marcus?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 12:49:52 am

Head to the hydroponics area were mother works.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Draignean on February 10, 2011, 12:56:15 am

No, you'll need somebody to wave the door for you. The Deadheads won't forcibly deport you without reason now which is nice.

Room you are in has three exits, the way you came in, another hydroponics section from which the team is transferring plants (Entrance Also covered by Deadheads), and the way into the back storerooms.

Way to go on the parade of fours.


   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 12:58:15 am

Look around for any old friends I might've made some time ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 10, 2011, 02:08:07 am

Dominique checked the equipment they had given her without actually tweaking anything; she understood how it worked just enough to know what it should look like for normal use and didn't want to screw around with it. Once she was satisfied she made sure everything was secure, then headed towards the elevator. No one had better give me any shit on the way there. I'm not in the mood, she thought, glaring around her surroundings through the visor of the unfamiliar helmet. She pressed the elevator call button and cracked her knuckles.

After a few seconds, Dom sighed and punched the wall by the controls impatiently. Frickin' dumbass. I wonder how much surgery that punk's gonna have to go through to get his face looking normal again. Someone was always trying to ruin her day, whether it was an inappropriate comment, a funny look, or trying to shove her around because she was just 'a stupid grunt maintenance worker.' Then again, maybe it wouldn't be so bad if someone did try to start something. She had a bit of stress to work out anyway... Nah, save it for later. After working a red shift, beating someone's face in will be a frickin' walk in the park.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Draignean on February 10, 2011, 02:26:40 am

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 12:58:15 am

Look around for any old friends I might've made some time ago.

After facing down the carrot planting bulldog you decide to see if there is anyone more inclined to help you. [Luck Roll 3-1 for improbability] You try to check for anyone you know, or anyone who doesn't look like they're going full tilt for that matter. After the third person speeds up when you look at them you realize that you're giving the impression of being a Scanner. Great, this is going to help a lot.  You check the time, you've still got almost an hour and a half to meet Marcus but you don't think your cover story is going to hold up that long. You take a moment to swear colorfully.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, Concealed (30 Rounds)
2 .115 spike clips (30 each)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 12:49:52 am

Head to the hydroponics area were mother works.

You get off the Mag-rail, the good humor you had didn't last long after you sped off, too many can go wrong with family. The ride up to Hydroponics is largely uneventful, [Luck Roll 3] and after a rather circuitous tour of the Hydroponics bays (-10 Stamina) you manage to get directions to Bethany Sizier's section. When you finally arrive her usual bay is dark and cold, a bad sign, but light is emanating from a storage section off to one side and a stream of people is busy transferring plants from the powerless bay to the storage unit. A few of them look up and recognize you, they give friendly nods but don't stop.

As you enter the Hydroponics storage you are hit by a flood of light, warmth, and earthy damp, Bethanie's team has obviously been busy rigging this area to support the plants. Momentarily blinded by the transition [Dodge Check 4-1] one of the Deadheads grabs you by the sleeve and begins yelling intruder at the top of it's lungs. Your mother looks up from cataloguing the plants and nearly drops her pen before she gives the command for the Deadheads to release you. She laughs, but it's a little forced. "Sorry Taric, but as we are 'transferring valuable supplies' the boys get everyone without authorization." she roots around in her lab coat for a bit before pulling out a blue pin-on security clip, and pinning it onto your shirt. "There, no more worries." She sighs and pinches the bridge of her nose between her thumb and forefinger, one of her more obvious I-am-going-to-throttle-someone signs. You wait for moment while she collects her thoughts. "Thanks for coming, things have gone from bad to worse. The main bays aren't functioning at all, these are only working on reserve power and that won't last for much longer if we keep taxing it like we are. Everyone else is in the same shape, and apparently my darling Peter decided to let the word out that I was to blame for this. Hon, I hate to bring you into all this but if we don't get these bays up and running again alot of the staff are going to be looking for new jobs." She grinds her teeth. "Oh, and if that wasn't enough we've got some mouthy Technocrat lapdog running around saying he's checking for abnormalities in the Co2 concentration. He's spending most of his timing looking at people though, I don't know what he wants but I don't trust him." she smiles and gives you a quick hug, you feel a little embarrassed. "You know more about this stuff than anyone I've known, if anyone can help get it working again it's you."


You've gained an Access badge to the Hydroponics Section.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics access badge

Taric Sizier and Tarran Smith are now locked into the same timeline, so both of them have to take an action before they get their results.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 02:34:33 am

Fix the power problem and then find this "Technocrat"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Draignean on February 10, 2011, 02:37:48 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 02:34:33 am

Fix the power problem and then find this "Technocrat"

Which one? Peter, your mother's former boyfriend. Or the weird guy snooping around Hydroponics?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 02:40:50 am

The weird guy hanging around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 02:42:07 am

Look around for any positions that would allow me to fire on the Deadheads without anyone seeing me.

Also, just a minor reminder just in case you forget; SeriousConcentrate posted his turn after your last one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) All slots filled, let the introductions begin.
Post by: Draignean on February 10, 2011, 05:10:03 am

Character:Tarran

Quote from: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 02:42:07 am

Look around for any positions that would allow me to fire on the Deadheads without anyone seeing me.

The room you are in is large and covered in stacks of greenery, unfortunately since it is a Hydroponics section all of it is arranged so that the light from the Sunlights in the ceiling can touch the all of the plants. [Intuition roll 4] Still, on the ceiling you can just barely make out a set of Ancient built-in shelves from back when this room was three one story floors instead of a series of three story tall bays. They'd provide excellent cover if you could get to them, you don't know how you would reach them though...

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, Concealed (30 Rounds)
2 .115 spike clips (30 each)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 02:34:33 am

Fix the power problem and then find this "Technocrat"

You set out towards the main bay with great feats in mind, you should be done with this and checking out that nosy Technocrat in a minute. A pity it rarely works that way. You begin scanning all of the electronics you can find, chasing their circuits back as far as you can reach, [Mechanics Roll 3+1], [Intuition roll 3] you don't find anything conclusive. It's a big room though and there is still plenty left to scan. (If you don't take any action next turn you will automatically continue scanning the room.)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics access badge

   


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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 10, 2011, 02:08:07 am

Dominique checked the equipment they had given her without actually tweaking anything; she understood how it worked just enough to know what it should look like for normal use and didn't want to screw around with it. Once she was satisfied she made sure everything was secure, then headed towards the elevator. No one had better give me any shit on the way there. I'm not in the mood, she thought, glaring around her surroundings through the visor of the unfamiliar helmet. She pressed the elevator call button and cracked her knuckles.

After a few seconds, Dom sighed and punched the wall by the controls impatiently. Frickin' dumbass. I wonder how much surgery that punk's gonna have to go through to get his face looking normal again. Someone was always trying to ruin her day, whether it was an inappropriate comment, a funny look, or trying to shove her around because she was just 'a stupid grunt maintenance worker.' Then again, maybe it wouldn't be so bad if someone did try to start something. She had a bit of stress to work out anyway... Nah, save it for later. After working a red shift, beating someone's face in will be a frickin' walk in the park.

The elevator appeared to have a driving need to visit every single level on the way up before it reaches you, you swear at it. The elevator is unfazed. Once it manages to reach your floor though the doors grudgingly open, only to spit a trio of Maintenance team workers with the telltale red shoulder-marks on their suits at your feet. [Agility Roll 2-1 encumbering clothing] One of them is mostly unconscious and has had half of his suit burned open by a fizzing chemical that seems to be eating parts his body as well. As his body spills forward his arm slaps against yours, depositing a good dollop of bubbling silver goo. You try to get it off but only smear it across part of your chest as well. [Luck roll 5] Luckily for you the silvery chemical had already run most of its course and becomes inert after doing only superficial damage to your suit.  The second is supporting the first, he mumbles an apology for his friend and doesn't ask for your help as he shoulders his buddy and drags him down the hall. The third steps out wearily, his suit seems to have been subject to the same chemical that was on the first, albeit to a lesser degree. He looks at you as if he hadn't noticed you at first. "Hey, you're the one they sent down as our relief?" your assent brings only a sympathetic murmur and a "Tough shit." out of him. You start to get a bad feeling about this job.

You get into the elevator, it lurches more than a little but somehow is able to take you down four stories to the second level of water processing without exploding. You exit the elevator and swipe your Red maintenance card in the lock of an imposing door. Nothing Happens. You swipe it again. Still nothing. You try your other card. Nothing continues to happen with great vengeance. You feel like hitting something.   

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 150/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Superficially damaged.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (Fully Charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)

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Character: Trol Grane

If luck is a lady then she's a humorless ice queen. It's generally considered bad practice to gamble at the casino's you work at but... you just can't help yourself. It's been a bad day, you are 800 more creds down to the house. Bringing your total debt up to almost 8K, not the kind of money that you can toss around. You have nice rooms provided by the Seventh World casino, free of charge, it feels a lot like a very glitzy prison some days. It's been awhile since but you still remember the days when you were up, you did enforcement strictly on your own terms and the information dealing you did was as much for a good cause as you could manage. Now you've become dangerously close to a bottom feeder, you have to take whatever you can get or have your legs broken by someone who doesn't have you moral scruples. A slippery slope which you seem to be hunched under for protection.

When the call you're expecting comes in you answer immediately, it doesn't matter if you seem desperate -You are desperate- and to act like you aren't isn't the kind of lie your employer Mr. Kahy takes kindly too. As the line patches through the expected voice of Mr. Kahy is on the other end, a light and cheerful voice. "Trol, it's been a while since we've spoken about your rather, shall we say, unfortunate financial standing with us." The older man clicked his tongue as though at a particularly exasperating grandchild. "You've helped us out with some of our more stubborn clients, but we may find it necessary to have someone replace you if an arrangement of sorts can't be made." You perk up at the word arrangement, that was generally the lead in to a job not a death sentence. "There is a woman who has not made good on her debts, and attempted to liberate some of our own funds to pay off her debt with." Mr. Kahy's voice gains an icy edge. "She won't be able to pay her debts, what we ask is that you make an example of those who would make fools of us. In return we are willing to forgive all but a token 10% of your debt. If you reconsider I'm afraid you'll have to consider alternative employment. You have eight hours to complete, after that she will have left. Lorenzo will handle any further questions. I look forward to a long and mutually profitable partnership." With that Mr. Kahy dropped the line. This wasn't what you signed up for, still, short of doing the noble thing and dying you don't see much of a way out of it. The darker side of you is already on board with this plan, having 90% of your debt forgiven would get nearly all of the pressure off of you. Lorenzo is downstairs on the vaults level of the casino, he'll have most of the gear for your "jobs" in storage.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 100/100
Stamina 100/100
Carried Weight: 12/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Formal wear, Pristine.
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 05:14:39 am

Continue scanning and fixing

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Trollan on February 10, 2011, 10:39:01 am

Head down to the vaults.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 10, 2011, 10:44:36 am

"Fuckin' thing...." Dominique muttered under her breath as she swiped the card for the third time. Again, there was no luck. So not only are they asking me to do something dangerous, they give me faulty fucking equipment too. Just great. She set her jaw and took a step back.

Shit. Wish I knew this area better. Maybe there's another way around. But as far as she knew this was the only way through, and she just wanted to get this job over and done with so she wouldn't have to worry about what that silver stuff was. For now, she looked around for something suitably large and heavy to smash the control panel with.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 04:13:38 pm

Try to get into the shelves.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Draignean on February 10, 2011, 06:59:58 pm

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 04:13:38 pm

Try to get into the shelves.

Well you aren't going to do that from here, you exit the bay and head up the stairs. You know roughly where you're going but you aren't sure what you're looking for. [Intuition Roll 2]  You wander through several older and disused corridors but don't find anything. This is getting ridiculous, maybe you should just have somebody send a message and go back to bed. [Luck Roll 4] Wait... Out of the corner of your eye you spot a piece of the wall that juts out a little farther than the rest. A little bit of very quiet scraping later you uncover the shape of an old air vent large enough to crawl through. Finally some good luck and it's about time. You crouch down and use your knife to free the edge of the crawl vent from the concrete paint job. [Dexterity Roll 2] While working on the vent you stab yourself in the hand, [Luck roll 5] it isn't serious though and while painful it won't effect your abilities -3 HP. After a bit of work you've managed to get enough of it free to try and pull out.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, Concealed (30 Rounds)
2 .115 spike clips (30 each)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 05:14:39 am

Continue scanning and fixing

You continue your route around the room trying to find something wrong. [Mechanics roll 4+2], [Intuition roll 2+2]. You have enough information between your two scans to find what you're looking for. You already know the room is unpowered, but it appears that none of the circuitry is damaged. The power has instead been diverted, it seems that whenever main power is activated it will automatically read as an overload and shunt off to a reserve battery. Great, clever and bitchy.

 It would be a trivial matter to adjust it from the tower's power control level in the middle of the building more than 74 stories up, but it's Technocrat only and getting caught there would be more than dangerous. It could be possible to adjust the overload detection levels at public terminal, but it would be both very difficult and there is a chance that you would be detected in your alterations.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics access badge

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 10, 2011, 10:39:01 am

Head down to the vaults.

You head down to the vaults, passing several people talking, laughing, and gambling. [Failed Roll Not Shown] You nod to several fellow addicts and take the elevator, taking it down to the vaults. It stops at most floors in between and you feel a powerful urge to step out at each of the gambling floors. [Will check 4] This is no time for gambling, after the job maybe... but not now. Everyone else has already departed by the time it reaches the vaults. This level is much larger than it appears, but nearly everyone only gets to see this first area. It's a wide room with a chest high counter separating you from the three employees currently on duty. There isn't anything between you and them except for a soft, almost imperceptible golden glow. The Seventh World spares no expense for the safety of its goods. Lorenzo is on duty and gives you a dour frown, you really aren't sure if he has ever had another expression come naturally to his face.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 100/100
Stamina 100/100
Carried Weight: 12/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Formal wear, Pristine.
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip

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Characters: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 10, 2011, 10:44:36 am

"Fuckin' thing...." Dominique muttered under her breath as she swiped the card for the third time. Again, there was no luck. So not only are they asking me to do something dangerous, they give me faulty fucking equipment too. Just great. She set her jaw and took a step back.

Shit. Wish I knew this area better. Maybe there's another way around. But as far as she knew this was the only way through, and she just wanted to get this job over and done with so she wouldn't have to worry about what that silver stuff was. For now, she looked around for something suitably large and heavy to smash the control panel with.

This has not been your day, all of the welding scrap you have is in sheets to do the patch job with, so you cast around for something more substantial to use. [Luck roll 4] It was hard to see with this damn helmet on but there is a well used crowbar propped up by the door. Upon further observation the left side of the door has several deep gouges in the metal where dozens of people have apparently used the same crowbar to upon the damn door. Time to add your own marks. [Strength roll 5+1] You thrust the crowbar into the point where the door meets the wall and slam all of your weight against it, the door screams in protest but slides back a foot back into the wall with surprising speed. [Endurance Roll 5] You push the door the rest of the way open without major effort, you feel a bit better now that you've gotten to relieve some of your stress against an inanimate object. The man standing a dozen feet inside the room seems a little stunned at your display of strength, a good thing too as he doesn't seem the pleasant sort. His age and height are difficult as he is both hunched over and ugly as hell from the burns and scars on every part of his body, he's wearing a makeshift bodysuit that seems to be made from several different partial maintenance uniforms. In is hand is what for the life of you appears to be a large ceramic ladle, a ladle filled halfway to the brim with the same silver glob you saw earlier. [Agility roll 4 Vs 2] You recover from your shock more quickly, the first move is yours.     

Unknown Human is startled, -1 on next roll.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Superficially damaged.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (Fully Charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar (In hand)

Spoiler: Unknown Human (click to show/hide)

Health: 35/45
Stamina: 30/40
Carried Weight: 70/110
Inv:
Worn clothing: Patchwork Hazard suit, badly damaged, filthy.
Bedroll
Ceramic Ladle full of chemicals [Extremely Acidic]
Poorly Sealed Backpack (Contents unknown)

Spoiler: Knowledge Added (click to show/hide)

Name: Mites
Type: Slang
Description: Mites is the unofficial term for people who have fallen through the cracks of Technocrat society, unlike most people -who get shipped off to colonies when that happens- Mites hide in the warren of maintenance systems for the cities. The life expectancy for a mite is only slightly longer than that of a Red worker, mainly because they know enough to stay away from the broken systems that need fixing. Mites are anarchists with no gods and no masters, they often break essential hardware just to have a maintenance sent down to patch it up. Typically resulting in an ambush that robs the Maintenance employee robbed of his gear, and more often than not his life. Sweeper teams are occasionally sent down to eliminate particularly bad infestations, this doesn't happen often but when it does the result is a complete and total slaughter. Mites have some very good reasons to hate people who come into their homes below.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 07:25:20 pm

Take aim at the Deadheads.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Trollan on February 10, 2011, 07:47:47 pm

Tarran, I'm surprised you didn't notice the misspelling of your name. ::)
Anyway, talk to Lorenzo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 07:54:30 pm

Quote from: Trollan on February 10, 2011, 07:47:47 pm

Tarran, I'm surprised you didn't notice the misspelling of your name. ::)

Eh. Just kinda didn't pay any attention since the joke's so damn old and I've got a character named Tarren in another RTD that I've kinda gotten used to it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 10, 2011, 08:21:24 pm

Startled, Dominique adjusted her hold on the crowbar so she was wielding it with two hands. Huh. Maybe a red shift'll be more fun than I thought. She grinned and charged forward. Whatever this Mite was up to, it probably wasn't good. Bastard was probably responsible for what happened to the other team, and even if he wasn't, he definitely had no business down here. She ended her charge with a heavy swing towards the man's head; the quicker she put him down, the quicker she could report it and get her job done.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 11:02:06 pm

Find that technocrat (The weird one)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 01:17:02 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 07:54:30 pm

Quote from: Trollan on February 10, 2011, 07:47:47 pm

Tarran, I'm surprised you didn't notice the misspelling of your name. ::)

Eh. Just kinda didn't pay any attention since the joke's so damn old and I've got a character named Tarren in another RTD that I've kinda gotten used to it.

I apologize, I spell phoenetically when touch typing. :(

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 10, 2011, 08:21:24 pm

Startled, Dominique adjusted her hold on the crowbar so she was wielding it with two hands. Huh. Maybe a red shift'll be more fun than I thought. She grinned and charged forward. Whatever this Mite was up to, it probably wasn't good. Bastard was probably responsible for what happened to the other team, and even if he wasn't, he definitely had no business down here. She ended her charge with a heavy swing towards the man's head; the quicker she put him down, the quicker she could report it and get her job done.

You charge the man Crowbar leading, [2 Vs. 3-1] your double handed swipe hits only air as the mite throws himself out of the way of the crowbar, barely avoiding getting his skull cracked. [Mites Dex roll 4] The mite manages to recover without spilling much of the silver fluid, but only just. Off balance he tries to fling the bubbling goo on you. [4-1 Vs 3] You dodge to the side only just getting out of the way, [Dex roll 2-1] but your encumbering bodysuit fouls you and you topple to the ground. Without a weapon the mite flees, diving into a maintenance chute before you can rise. [Failed roll hidden]     

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Superficially damaged.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (Fully Charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar (In hand)

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 10, 2011, 07:47:47 pm

talk to Lorenzo.

Lorenzo isn't much one for conversation, his information is brief but full. Sasha Fehrogost lives in one of the nicer buildings, a few rings out from the center of the city. You can be there by rail in a half an hour. She lives in the 128th Story of her building and works only a few stories above that in solar calibration. Mr. Kahy will leave the manner of her death to you, he will make sure people know why she dies, all you have to do is kill her. Lorenzo has already prepped your box, and he slides it over the counter to you.

Spoiler: Items In Box (click to show/hide)

 
Fenrir Energy Pistol (Mostly charged)
Light body armor
Fake Biometric ID's, Maintenance, Courier, Scanner.
Uniforms, Maintenance, Courier, Scanner.
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.)
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged)
Heavy bladed knife

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 100/100
Stamina 100/100
Carried Weight: 12/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Formal wear, Pristine.
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip

Spoiler: Knowledge Added (click to show/hide)

Fenrir Energy Pistol
Ranged, pulse, semi-automatic
Shots per charge: 7
Cohesion excellent at short range, bad at medium, negligible at long.
Medium to Good damage
Description: The Fenrir is a solid energy pistol, designed for close in work is one of the more common energy weapons. It is a particle accelerator and is well known for the brilliant blue light created as the bolt ionizes the air. While it doesn't get many shots per charge it is still quite liked in the shadier communities for being flashy, effective, and leaving no incriminating evidence.

   
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Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 10, 2011, 07:25:20 pm

Take aim at the Deadheads.

You managed to make your way through the crawl duct [Luck Roll 1] but judging from the sudden abatement of light from behind you some enterprising soul has decided to put the vent back into place behind you. Maintenance has probably already been called, you'll have to find another way out once you're done. Hopefully one that isn't concreted over like this one. [Intuition Roll 4] you manage to find the exit you are looking for, but crawling through the vents took more out of you than you expected. Stamina -5 [Dex roll 4+1] You are able to silently remove the grating over the shelf and crawl down. Man it looks like a lot longer fall from here. Laying prone you grab your SMG and aim in on one of the Deadheads. Wait... some idiot is actually trying to engage in conversation with one of the Deadheads. It won't interfere with your shot but he's bound to notice something when the other one drops. [Failed roll not shown]

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand, Sighted in. (30 Rounds)
2 .115 spike clips (30 each)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics
Special:Prone, hidden

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 10, 2011, 11:02:06 pm

Find that technocrat (The weird one)

Well you can't do anything about the power from here, might as well investigate the nosy technocrat. You enter the makeshift Hydroponics bay but you don't see him. [Intuition roll 4] You realize that while most people here are too busy to notice or remember where and when he went, the Deadheads will have perfect records. Since the two by the entrance to storage have a better view of the exits you decide to ask them. [Int Check 3+1] for them to respond the question has to be phrased properly, 'where is the nosy technocrat' will probably get you reported. You don't know any of them man's defining characteristics so you start generally. "List people who have come in through that door." you ask pointing at the entrance. The Deadhead briefly eyes your clearance badge and then spits out a list of names, too general a question so you cut it off before it finishes. "Okay okay, drop the names of the Hydroponics staff and only in the last five hours." the Deadhead processes for a moment before replying "Guest I.D 219433031".  That's probably who you're looking for. "Alright, which door did the subject leave through." It's answer is immediate. "Invalid." You stare at the machine for a moment before asking to specify why the query was invalid. "Guest 219433031 is still in the room, Subject left and returned through alternate... portal." The machine pauses for a moment over the last word as if it wasn't sure of the correct term. You are getting more than a little tired of this "Specify Subject's location." you ask irritated. The Deadhead doesn't take it's eyes off the plants but instead points with it's left arm at the ceiling. [Observation Roll 3] At first you think the machine has gone a little haywire but then you see the shape of something near the ceiling. [Intuition roll 3] You get a bad feeling about that something.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics access badge

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Taricus on February 11, 2011, 01:22:00 am

Look around for the Technocrat

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 01:24:32 am

"Slippery little..." Dom muttered as she got back to her feet and walked over to the maintenance chute. Wonder if I could just plug this thing up. She was sure she had seen a few sheets of metal outside, near where she had grabbed the crowbar. Maybe she could find something suitable and use the welding tool to close off the opening. At least until she was finished, anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 01:26:37 am

I know this is bad in Metagaming perspective, but this is what my character would do, so I'm doing it.

Pew pew the deadheads. Gun them down as quickly and silently as possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 01:35:37 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 01:26:37 am

I know this is bad in Metagaming perspective, but this is what my character would do, so I'm doing it.

People in a book don't suddenly get wise to the enemie's plan just because the reader knows about it.  ;D I had rather hoped you'd choose this one. Now let's hope you don't shoot Taric by accident.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 02:30:12 am

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 01:26:37 am

Pew pew the deadheads. Gun them down as quickly and silently as possible.

You exhale and take your time to aim in on the first Deadhead, [Marksman roll 3+3] the gun pushes against your shoulder and the first Deadhead drops as if boneless. You quickly shift your focus to the second Deadhead [Marksman roll 1+1] you pull the trigger early while you're still shifting. [Luck roll 1] You manage to hit pretty much everyone except for the Deadhead. Uttering a constant stream of soft obscenity you try for a third burst. [Marksman roll 4+2] You pull the trigger just as the Deadhead manages to triangulate your position from your fire pattern, as it looks at you your burst of needles catches it in the face. It collapses making unhealthy popping noises. You try to reload quickly from prone [Dex roll 1] you fumble the clip and it drops off the lip of the shelf. The stream of obscenities continues.

 

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (Empty)
1 .115 spike clips (30)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics
Special:Prone, concealed.

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 11, 2011, 01:22:00 am

Look around for the Technocrat

You shake your head trying to ignore the feeling in your gut. It was just the fact that there was no dawn to watch, it doesn't mean anything. You turn away from the deadheads, planning on finding the Technocrat with or without the help of defective semi-corpses. Without warning one of the guards collapses, [Luck Roll 3] you have enough time to register surprise at the guards collapse before two points of pain erupt in your arm. HP -12 [NPC luck roll 3] several people near you also cry out clutching limbs. The deadhead nearest you looks up [Intuition 4+1-1 pain] at something and collapses, with a sick feeling you realize it was looking at the same spot the other guard pointed at earlier. As if some higher power is giving you a sign telling you that someone is up there something small falls from the dark shape and hits the ground with a clatter. 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics access badge
1 metal spine embedded in bone of left arm
In pain

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 01:24:32 am

"Slippery little..." Dom muttered as she got back to her feet and walked over to the maintenance chute. Wonder if I could just plug this thing up. She was sure she had seen a few sheets of metal outside, near where she had grabbed the crowbar. Maybe she could find something suitable and use the welding tool to close off the opening. At least until she was finished, anyway.

You think you can spare a couple minutes to make sure that nothing comes out of this chute when you aren't looking. [Observation roll 4] You find a sheet of suitable size from the set you remembered and place it over the hole. You clip the crowbar onto your belt and [mechanics roll 4+1] power the Arc welder quickly making a few strong welds to hold the sheet in place using a minimum of power. If something tries to bash that off you'll hear it long before it gets out. Serves those bastards right. 

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Superficially damaged.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged, in hand)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 02:39:05 am

...Whoops.

Jump down and shout out: "Err, frack, sorry, I didn't mean to shoot all of you! Anyone not full of needles, you have my permission go get help. Though if you tell anyone that I'm the one that shot you all, we're going to have a talk." Then proceed to pick up my dropped clip and load my gun again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Taricus on February 11, 2011, 02:47:42 am

Attend to my wounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 03:30:04 am

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 02:39:05 am

Jump down and shout out: "Err, frack, sorry, I didn't mean to shoot all of you! Anyone not full of needles, you have my permission go get help. Though if you tell anyone that I'm the one that shot you all, we're going to have a talk." Then proceed to pick up my dropped clip and load my gun again.

You heroically jump off the platform and straight into 27ft fall. [Luck 4] As you fall you manage catch the lip of a hanging planter and swing off that, canceling a little of your momentum. [Dexterity roll 3+1] You hit the ground on all fours [Soak roll 3] the impact jarrs you quite a bit, hopefully you won't need to due any precise work soon. You stand up Renfield in hand and announce "frack, sorry, I didn't mean to shoot all of you! Anyone not full of needles, you have my permission go get help. Though if you tell anyone that I'm the one that shot you all, we're going to have a talk." [Speech check 4] Most of them seem to get the picture, the project leader however seems too enraged to even speak. You don't need your keen intuition to tell you that she's going to be trouble in a couple minutes. You cast around for your clip [Observation 3] and find it a dozen feet away, the two Deadheads guarding the entrance to the main hydroponics bay however seem to be taking offense to you shooting the personnel and dropping from the ceiling with a SMG. Seeing as they've drawn heavy batons and are advancing you feel it prudent to use the clip you still have to reload.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (30 spikes)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics
Special: Jarred

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1
Health: 150/150 (5/5 CPU)
Stamina: N/A
Clothing: Casual, Pristine.
Inv:
Weighted Baton, Held

Deadhead 1
Health: 150/150 (5/5 CPU)
Stamina: N/A
Clothing: Casual, Pristine.
Inv:
Weighted Baton, Held

Spoiler: On ground nearby (click to show/hide)

a .115 spike clip [30]
several groaning personnel.

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 11, 2011, 02:47:42 am

Attend to my wounds.

Your arm hurts, a lot. Still you manage to assess the damage pretty well, the one in you upper arm was a clean shot through the flesh and will need some anti-septic later but it isn't that bad and there isn't anything you can do for it right now. The spike in your forearm is a different matter altogether. You can just see the gleam of metal from inside the tiny wound, and judging from the way you feel sick every time you touch the skin near it the spike is embedded in the bone. [Endurance Roll 3] You grab the tip of the tiny spike with your thumb and forefinger, ignoring the sudden wash of pain and nausea, you pull back sharply on the spike. It comes free [Endurance roll 3] but you nearly black out from the mind bending agony of pulling it out. You are vaguely aware that somebody just dropped from the ceiling and said something... good for them. You try to avoid blacking out and/or puking.

Taric is in Severe pain, his rolls for next turn are at -2 unless he makes an endurance save of 4 or better.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics access badge
In severe pain

Spoiler: On ground nearby (click to show/hide)

a .115 spike clip [30]
several groaning acquaintances .

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 03:42:05 am

"Goddammit, nothing is going my way."

Mow down the Deadheads while walking slowly towards the other clip.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 11, 2011, 04:01:40 am

"Hold your fire, my mothers the project manager", Stay conscious

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Introductions made, prologue underway.
Post by: Trollan on February 11, 2011, 10:25:37 am

Quote from: Trollan on February 10, 2011, 07:47:47 pm

talk to Lorenzo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 01:23:05 pm

"Meh..." Dom said, observing the finished product. Good enough for government work, as they said. Time to find out what the real problem to fix was. If she had to guess, she was sure there was a leak of that mercury-looking liquid, and she had to patch it. So she went back to get another sheet of metal and then look around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 03:41:43 pm

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 11, 2011, 04:01:40 am

"Hold your fire, my mothers the project manager", Stay conscious

You prop yourself up and [Endurance roll 4] manage to push the pain of your arm away. You realize that the man who just dropped from the ceiling is holding a gun and is pointing it at the other end of the room, you have no clue what he's about to do but you've got a pretty shrewd idea it isn't going to be very nice. [Diplomacy Roll 2] Your first concern is for your family, and you yell at the gunman to hold his fire. He doesn't seem to be listening and opens fire.

Pain no longer affecting you.   

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics access badge

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Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 03:42:05 am

Mow down the Deadheads while walking slowly towards the other clip.

You hope the Deadhead's processors are older models [Luck Roll 2], unfortunately they handily shatter that hope by breaking into a run. "Goddammit, nothing is going my way." You mutter beginning to wish you really had stayed in bed. One of the Hydroponics personnel says something to you, [Diplomacy 2 Vs Will 4]  but you ignore it and focus on gunning down the Deadheads. [Quick shot roll 5+1, confirm critical roll 3+1, Confirmed] Your aim is perfect and the full ten spikes pierce the Deadhead's brain-case. (Deadhead CPU -73) Its head catches fire and it collapses jerking wildly. The other one is still moving fast as you adjust your aim, [Quick shot roll 2] the shot is bad and only one of the spikes hits. (Dead head -5HP) [Luck roll 2] [NPC intuition roll 2] Apparently most of the staff has already forgotten your propensity for collateral damage and they don't hit the deck fast enough. Several spikes bury themselves in various personnel on that side of the room, including but not limited to Tarics mother. [Bethany's Luck roll 6] The spike tears her cheek, causing only about enough pain to shock her out of her disbelieving fury.       

Bethany will attack you at the next opportunity with whatever she has on hand. You called her staff Ass-monkeys, you wandered around staring at people, you shot her son, you started a fire in her workstation, and you just shot her. She is not a happy camper.

The Deadhead will be able to strike you in melee next round.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried Weight:24/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (10 spikes)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1
Health: 145/150 (5/5 CPU)
Stamina: N/A
Clothing: Casual, Pristine.
Inv:
Weighted Baton, Held

Bethany Sizier
Health 59/60
Stamia 30/60
Clothing: White labcoat w/black undershirt, stained.
Inv:
Pen
Datapad
Hydroponics ID Badge
Special: Seriously pissed

Spoiler: At feet (click to show/hide)

A .115 caliber spike clip (30)

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 11, 2011, 10:25:37 am

Quote from: Trollan on February 10, 2011, 07:47:47 pm

talk to Lorenzo.

You look through your stuff satisfied that it's all there, still you have some doubts about the job. You don't know why but you decide to use Lorenzo as a sounding board. [Speech Roll 3 Vs Will 5] You talk to him for a while about how you did this for the first time just to get out of debt, besides that first guy really was a bastard. You did it so you would be free and clean to help the people you though needed helping, you know? Lorenzo stares at you impassively.  [Intuition roll 1] Taking this as a sign to continue you go on about how your Mother got deported when you were little for breaking your fathers arm and emasculating him. You tell him how your dad got deported after that for chronic alcoholism. [Will roll 4] You manage to not break down while you talk about the rest your childhood and how you think that influenced the rest of your life. That first time when you discovered cards and gambling, that time when you were 13 and broke that mites jaw with a lead pipe because he couldn't pay you, the first time you starting trying to help people get what they want and to hell with the Technocracy.[Lorenzo's Will roll 2] Lorenzo doesn't seem to be able to take this anymore. "Get what you need for the job, and get out. When the girl is dead, come back. If you open your mouth again for something personal I will rip the tongue from your head and choke you with it. Are we abundantly clear?"

(In future it might help if I knew what you wanted to talk about.  :-\ )

Spoiler: In Box (click to show/hide)

Fenrir Energy Pistol (Mostly charged)
Light body armor
Fake Biometric ID's, Maintenance, Courier, Scanner.
Uniforms, Maintenance, Courier, Scanner.
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.)
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged)
Heavy bladed knife

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 100/100
Stamina 100/100
Carried Weight: 12/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Formal wear, Pristine.
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 01:23:05 pm

"Meh..." Dom said, observing the finished product. Good enough for government work, as they said. Time to find out what the real problem to fix was. If she had to guess, she was sure there was a leak of that mercury-looking liquid, and she had to patch it. So she went back to get another sheet of metal and then look around.

You're about to get a sheet of metal to make whatever repairs you need to do with but remember that you've got a set of repair scrap already clipped onto your suit. Whoops. From this first room there are three exits besides the one you came in from, the symbols above them have long since suffered heavy corrosion damage and are all but unreadable. [Intuition 5] You might not know why it does it but you keenly remember the properties of the silver stuff the Mite was using, using handspan of scrap metal you scrape up a bit of the slime and [Dex roll 5-1] deposit a small bit where each of the marks should be. [Luck roll 4] The silver stuff burns through the rust and grime as expected, revealing most of the Maintenance symbols. The first door leads to a gas exchange pump that keeps the air here sort of clean, the second is primary water treatment, and the third door leads to the secondary systems for this level. The chute you just welded closed led to an incenerator, obviously defunct now if the mite used to escape. [Intuition 4] You think it's kind of strange that a blow-out in primaries would cause damage to the secondary systems if they're that separate.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Superficially damaged.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged, in hand)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 04:26:33 pm

Man. Just... Man.

"I REALLY WISH I HAD STAYED IN BED TODAY GODDAMMIT! Oh, and you there, yeah, you, manager, don't you f-ing think about attacking me or your son will have -1 mother! I am NOT in the mood to deal with you right now!"

Kill the last Dead Head. ACTUALLY TRY TO AVOID SHOOTING INNOCENT PEOPLE FOR ONCE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 04:43:29 pm

I really look forward to the point when the group is forced to team up... Tarran and Taric are going to be nine kinds of fun when they're in the same room.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 04:49:03 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 04:43:29 pm

I really look forward to the point when the group is forced to team up... Tarran and Taric are going to be nine kinds of fun when they're in the same room.

Indeed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 05:24:45 pm

:D This team is just so dysfunctional.

Dominique looked at the three exits, hands on her hips and left foot tapping the ground as she thought matters over. What even are the secondary systems, anyway? Well, it wasn't her job to know. She entered the secondary systems exit and looked around for any obvious problems, keeping the crowbar close at hand. Just in case something or someone needed to get hit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Trollan on February 11, 2011, 05:32:42 pm

 ???
take take everything from the box, ask what she looks like, and get out of there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 06:37:57 pm

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 05:24:45 pm

Dominique looked at the three exits, hands on her hips and left foot tapping the ground as she thought matters over. What even are the secondary systems, anyway? Well, it wasn't her job to know. She entered the secondary systems exit and looked around for any obvious problems, keeping the crowbar close at hand. Just in case something or someone needed to get hit.

You swap out the Arc welder for the crowbar as you walk down into the Secondary systems looking for water purification. It leads onto a series of catwalks over and through masses of heavy machines, the light here is dim and off color due to the thick coat of chemical grime over the lights. You stop at the intersections to read the marks every so often. [Intuition roll 5] Through a combination of squinting, scraping, and guesswork you make your way steadily towards the system you want without getting lost once. As you come to an intersection one left and a right (you think) away from the water backup systems you need, you feel something tickling the base of your neck. [Kinetics roll 5] You've always had a good head in a fight, something always tells you when the other person is about to make a move, and that something is telling you to get the hell down. You drop just as a prolonged burst of gunfire erupts behind you and a shower of sparks is struck ahead of you [Luck roll 3] You feel something strike across your back [Armor roll 4] Tearing the outside layer of the maintenance suit but skimming off without hitting you. You roll over so you can see you opponents, two mites, similar in attire to the one before, one of them is holding a smoking pistol while the other is holding a section of pipe. Both look stunned that you managed to get out of the way in time. [Mite Will rolls, 3-1, 5] The one with the pistol is totally surprised by the fact that you aren't dead yet and just stares at you, the one holding the pipe recovers in an instant and charges. You wonder if anyone else can possibly be having this shitty a day.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar (In hand)
Status: Prone, on back

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Mite 1
Health 30/40
Stamina 25/40
Carried weight: 23/100
Inv:
Worn clothing: Makeshift hazard suit, filthy, mild tearing
Chimera Pistol (Empty, in hand)
Makeshift knife

Mite 2
Health 40/45
Stamina 35/45
Carried weight: 35/150
Inv:
Worn clothing: Hazard Suit, filthy, fine.
Pipe section, 3 Ft (In hand)
Radio

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Character:Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 11, 2011, 05:32:42 pm

???
take take everything from the box, ask what she looks like, and get out of there.

You inquire as to what Sasha looks like [Speech roll 5] his jaw sets but he tells you. "She's 5'9 dark hair, dark skin. 155 pounds and athletic She has a scar underneath her left eye that reaches down to the point of her cheekbone." You nod thanks and offload the box, making the clothing into a bundle to conceal the pistol [Dex roll 4] as long as anyone isn't looking for it they probably won't find it. You slip the knife into a sheath on your calf [Dex roll 3+1 routine] checking to make sure you can draw it easily.  You should probably ditch most of the clothing you aren't going to wear soon though, walking around carrying the laundry of several different people is bound to attract attention. You get back in the elevator and prepare to leave.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 100/100
Stamina 100/100
Carried Weight: 90/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Formal wear, Pristine.
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip
Fenrir Energy Pistol (Mostly charged, in bundle)
Light body armor (In Bundle]
Fake Biometric ID's, Maintenance, Courier, Scanner. (In bundle)
Uniforms, Maintenance, Courier, Scanner. (In bundle)
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.)
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged)
Heavy bladed knife (concealed)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 06:48:56 pm

"Shit!" Dominique said as she got back to her feet. Where the hell did they get guns at? He was clearly the bigger threat of the two, but she wouldn't be able to get to him with the pipe-wielding Mite between them. She grit her teeth and renewed her grip on the crowbar, rotating it once to get a feel for its weight. "What, out of ammo?" she asked mockingly, glancing from one to the other.

The pipe-wielding Mite had closed range, and she ducked to the side, swinging the crowbar for his legs. If he was unable to walk, he wouldn't be able to stop her from taking care of the other one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 07:14:57 pm

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 06:48:56 pm

"Shit!" Dominique said as she got back to her feet. Where the hell did they get guns at? He was clearly the bigger threat of the two, but she wouldn't be able to get to him with the pipe-wielding Mite between them. She grit her teeth and renewed her grip on the crowbar, rotating it once to get a feel for its weight. "What, out of ammo?" she asked mockingly, glancing from one to the other.

The pipe-wielding Mite had closed range, and she ducked to the side, swinging the crowbar for his legs. If he was unable to walk, he wouldn't be able to stop her from taking care of the other one.

The Mite with the pipe strikes first [Mite Roll 3 Vs. 2] but the Heavy suit keeps you from getting out of the way in time. [Mite Str roll 3, Armor roll 2-2 blunt impact] His pipe strikes you overhand and connects with your left shoulder, your suit is no help at all [Soak roll 4] but you've taken worse blows than this and manage to roll with it. (Dominique -10 HP -5 Stamina) You strike back [Dom 1 Vs. 3] but your clumsy dodge put you in a bad position and you overextend [Dex roll 5-1] despite the damn suit you manage to keep your feet. The two of you are now face to face on the catwalk, [Dom's Dex roll 2 Vs. 2] you can't say for sure which one of you will be able to strike first. 

The Mite with the gun recovers from his shock, pushes the gun into a workbelt and draws his knife, running to aid his comrade. Looks like you were right about the ammo comment.

Spoiler: Dom (click to show/hide)

Health: 90/100
Stamina: 95/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar (In hand)
Status: Prone, on back

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Mite 1
Health 30/40
Stamina 25/40
Carried weight: 23/100
Inv:
Worn clothing: Makeshift hazard suit, filthy, mild tearing
Chimera Pistol (Empty)
Makeshift knife (In hand)

Mite 2
Health 40/45
Stamina 35/45
Carried weight: 35/150
Inv:
Worn clothing: Hazard Suit, filthy, fine.
Pipe section, 3 Ft (In hand)
Radio

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Trollan on February 11, 2011, 08:16:11 pm

Wear the body armor under the maintenance uniform, and wear the maintenance tag. go searching in the casino, by the video poker. DONT PLAY

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 09:35:52 pm

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 11, 2011, 08:16:11 pm

Wear the body armor under the maintenance uniform, and wear the maintenance tag. go searching in the casino, by the video poker. DONT PLAY

You take the elevator up to your rooms, once inside you straighten out your bundle. Most of the clothing you ditch into the dresser, you decide on the maintenance uniform and quickly don both the body armor and it. The pistol [Dex roll 4] you are able to conceal on the underside of your left forearm. The energy cells go into the motivation kit, [Crafting roll 4] which you are able to style as a simple maintenance toolbox. You check yourself in the mirror, satisfied with your altered appearance you head to the casino floor.

The flow of the place catches you up in it [Will roll 2+1], you need to remind yourself constantly that you have no time for this addiction. Even so you often find yourself starring at the impossibly beautiful lightshow of gain and loss, you feel more than a little distracted. You search around the casino's poker section, you don't think she'd be foolish enough to come back to a casino that she tried to rob but you never know. You scan the crowd, pretending to be a tentative gambler who can't decide whether to bet or not is easy in your distracted state. [Luck Roll 5] You almost glance over her the first time, she has blue dye streaks in her hair and her face is painted but the scar on her cheek is as described. You can't believe your good fortune, still you have to wait. Mr. Kahy may want her dead but you don't think he wants her corpse in his casino. She seems to be with a group of people with similar makeup... [Intuition roll 1] You can't for the life of you imagine why they are wearing it.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 100/100
Stamina 100/100
Carried Weight: 90/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Simple Maintenance outfit, a little grubby. Light body armor (under)
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip
Fenrir Energy Pistol (Mostly charged, concealed)
Fake Biometric ID, Maintenance
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.) Disguised.
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged, in kit)
Heavy bladed knife (concealed)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 09:38:28 pm

That hadn't gone as well as Dominique had hoped, and the other Mite pulling out a knife made things a lot worse. She knew from experience - both using one and having one used against her - that a knife didn't require much in the way of leverage or strength to deal damage. She had to take care of this quickly. She charged at the pipe-wielding Mite in an attempt to bull him over the safety railing and eliminate that threat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 11, 2011, 09:50:14 pm

Tackle him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Trollan on February 11, 2011, 09:50:56 pm

pretend that a poker machine behind her needs fixing, once behind her, slit her throat. This cant go wrong at all! _{at least i have +1 to first strikes...}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 02:33:34 am

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 11, 2011, 04:26:33 pm

Kill the last Dead Head. ACTUALLY TRY TO AVOID SHOOTING INNOCENT PEOPLE FOR ONCE.

Alright you've got one shot at this, [Kinetics Roll 4+1 you lucky bastard] you can almost feel the shot line up as you fire. [Quickshot roll 3+2 Kinetics boost] You catch the Deadhead Mid-air as he leaps to bash your brains in (Deadhead -35 CPU), the Renfield doesn't have much stopping power though and so even as it spasms the deadhead's body hurtles at you. [Dex roll 6+1] You dodge sideways almost casually, putting in a gratuitous headsmash as it flies by. A member of the hydroponics team also hurtles by suddenly, landing in a heap where you used to be standing. Huh. [Failed Roll not shown] Okay, now for crazy woman, "You there, yeah, you, manager, don't you f-ing think about attacking me or your son will have -1 mother! I am NOT in the mood to deal with you right now!" you yell pointing the SMG at her. [Lie roll 4 vs 3] She stops in her tracks, and yells several somethings at you but you don't really care to translate them out of whatever dialect of seriously pissed she's using right now. The important thing is she didn't call your bluff, even if were cold enough to shoot her your gun is empty. [luck roll 4] You find your clip on the floor just under the side of the collapsed Deadhead. Well you've got four dead guards, a room full of pissed and mildly injured botanists, and somebodies REALLY ticked mother.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried Weight:24/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (empty)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics

Spoiler: On Ground nearby (click to show/hide)

Dead guard, bloodstained formal wear.
A .115 Spike clip (30)
Weighted baton
Some guy

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 11, 2011, 09:50:14 pm

Tackle him.

[Dex roll 3] A little ungainly you gather yourself from the floor and orient on the gunman, he's got that damn gun up again... You don't have a weapon but you've got grit and courage so you do the only thing that comes to mind, you tackle the bastard. [Strength roll 5 Vs Dex roll 6+1] It was a good tackle but that lucky idiot was moving before you even leaped. [Luck roll 3] You hit the floor where he just was heavily, you get the wind knocked out of you but other than a couple of minor bruises you feel generally alright. The gunman points his SMG at your mother and yells at her to stop doing something, knowing her she was probably about beat him to death with a plant. [Dex roll 4+1] The baton the Deadhead dropped is only a few inches from your right hand and you're able to grab a hold of it without the gunman noticing. 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics access badge
Weighted Baton (In hand)
Status: Prone

Spoiler: On Ground nearby (click to show/hide)

Dead guard, bloodstained formal wear.

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2011, 09:38:28 pm

That hadn't gone as well as Dominique had hoped, and the other Mite pulling out a knife made things a lot worse. She knew from experience - both using one and having one used against her - that a knife didn't require much in the way of leverage or strength to deal damage. She had to take care of this quickly. She charged at the pipe-wielding Mite in an attempt to bull him over the safety railing and eliminate that threat.

You body slam into the pipe wielder [STR roll 5 Vs STR 3] bowling him backwards [Mite Intuition roll 2] he doesn't see what you're planning and tries to brace up against the safety rail. Too close for either of you to use your weapons you try to headbutt him [Melee 4 Vs. Dex 3] your safety helmet breaking his nose takes him off guard and he loosens up, bad move. [Strength roll 3+2] He yells in surprise and alarm as you push him over the edge. [Mite Luck roll 1] After a second there is a sickening crunch from below, you have a feeling that the guy isn't in great shape.

The second mite however managed to close the distance while you were occupied with the pipe guy, he thrusts out knife leading. [Mite melee roll 4 Vs Dominique Dex 3] You can't get out of the way in time and the knife stabs you in the right arm [Armor roll 3] the suit slows it down some but not enough and hot pain erupts in your arm. (Dominique -12 HP) [Soak roll 1+1] You'd almost forgotten how much knife wounds hurt, from blunt poorly made knives most of all.

Dominique is in pain, rolls using the right arm are at -1/2

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/100
Stamina: 95/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm. slightly bloody.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar (In hand)
Status: In pain, Right arm mildly injured.

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Mite 1
Health 30/40
Stamina 25/40
Carried weight: 23/100
Inv:
Worn clothing: Makeshift hazard suit, filthy, mild tearing
Chimera Pistol (Empty)
Makeshift knife (In hand)

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 11, 2011, 09:50:56 pm

pretend that a poker machine behind her needs fixing, once behind her, slit her throat.

You get closer to her and her group of friends, you act a little irked at the machine behind her [Lie roll 4+1] and tell its current user that you have to perform a routine check. He shrugs and gets off laughing darkly to himself "Not like I'm on a hotstreak anyway, she's all yours." You kneel down by the machine, keeping a careful eye on Sasha and her friends. [Luck roll 1] Sasha unexpectedly turns towards you, she looks a little startled to see you. A very bad sign. From your crouching position you draw the knife from your calf strap and leap at her throat. [Melee roll 3+1 Vs dodge 4] You snarl as she leaps backwards [Sasha's luck roll 6] she regains her footing immediately and slaps a hand against her chest. Her "friends" do the same. Their forms distort for an instant before resolving into the shapes of three men and a woman. The woman and two of them men are wearing heavy peacemaker combat armor and have stun batons clipped to their belts. The last man however is wearing a suit of gray body armor that you don't recognize and has no visible weapon. He smiles at you in a way you could almost mistake for warm. "My dear boy, haven't you ever heard the expression 'If something sounds to good to be true it probably is?'" he shakes his head in an amused way and glances at one of the men "Jefferson send our regards to the good Kahy, he has held up his end of the bargain." he then nods to the woman. "Miss Ceal, since you risked your life for this I think you should have the honor of cuffing our friend here." he looks at he and smile lines crinkle up around his eyes. "That is, if he chooses to come peacefully." [Intuition roll 4] There is no way in hell you're walking away from this.   

(Slit her throat?! That's a bit forward for a first date...)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 100/100
Stamina 100/100
Carried Weight: 90/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Simple Maintenance outfit, a little grubby. Light body armor (under)
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip
Fenrir Energy Pistol (Mostly charged, concealed)
Fake Biometric ID, Maintenance
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.) Disguised.
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged, in kit)
Heavy bladed knife (in hand)

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Peacemaker Jefferson
Health: 80/80
Stamina: 80/80
Carried weight 47/175
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton
Datapad
Heavy stun cuffs


Unknown Peacemaker
Health: 90/90
Stamina: 85/90
Carried weight 47/170
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton
Heavy stun cuffs

Peacemaker Ceal
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight 47/180
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton
Heavy stun cuffs


Leader, Older Male
Health: 80/80
Stamina: 70/80
Carried weight 25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Strange armor, pristine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:38:31 am

Grab the baton and whack him with it.

Ask the gunman what he's doing here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 02:39:56 am

Retaliate by grabbing Taricus, lifting him up on his feat, then throwing him down hard again.

Grab the extra clip and reload my SMG while moving towards the door that leads to Marcus.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:42:19 am

You don't know that IC  >:(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 02:43:44 am

Well, my action's going after yours, sooo... I will know by the time it's my turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2011, 02:44:20 am

One down, one to... ah! Dom turned to the second Mite just as he knifed her in the arm. "All right, you bastard. You want blood, you're getting it!" She went straight for the head with a swing from her crowbar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:48:07 am

Your actions happen BEFORE mine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 02:49:41 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:48:07 am

Your actions happen BEFORE mine.

Oh they do? No, they don't, our actions happen at the same time. Still, get your point. Editing my action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:51:33 am

Glad we got that cleared up, sorry if caused some offence :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 02:53:40 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:51:33 am

Glad we got that cleared up, sorry if caused some offence :)

Ehh, you didn't cause any. It's just that you and your mother are starting to get annoying. Both for me and my Character. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:55:36 am

I am trying to defuse the situation to get you to kill her ex  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 02:57:18 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 02:49:41 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:48:07 am

Your actions happen BEFORE mine.

Oh they do? No, they don't, our actions happen at the same time. Still, get your point. Editing my action.

The actions happen at the same time, Taric's low Dex roll in the beginning of that last round was what caused the tackle to get in late. Tarran's actions are listed first mostly out of habit since he had the first introduction.

You guys are most of the way through the prologue, I'm pretty pleased with the way things are turning out so far.

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:55:36 am

I am trying to defuse the situation to get you to kill her ex  ;D

Do you normally defuse situations by hitting people with batons?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:58:24 am

Editing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 03:03:15 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:58:24 am

Editing.

Oh please, you mean you aren't going to try and beat Tarran about the sensitive regions with a weighted club?  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 03:03:51 am

That's for Jon  >:D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 03:05:09 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 03:03:51 am

That's for Jon  >:D

...Who?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 03:07:20 am

Mother's boyfriend

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 03:09:26 am

I thought I named him peter...

(Remind never to try and write a full length novel without making notes of everyone's name in triplicate.)

Anyway, starting the next turn as soon as I slap together a sandwich.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 03:12:28 am

You're right D'oh

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 04:03:16 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 03:12:28 am

You're right D'oh

Well at least I'm not totally crazy yet, don't worry I'm sure they'll be a Jon later who is in desperate need of getting his stones split.

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 02:38:31 am

Ask the gunman what he's doing here.

Well you've got a weapon, but you're still no closer to finding out who this crazy fool is. You try the direct approach, [Speech roll 5] "Who the hell are you and why are you shooting people?" you manage as you rise somewhat unsteadily from the floor, holding you bludgeon tightly. That last bit seems to get to him and he replies as he rummages around on the floor. "I'm a good guy, you'll have to trust me on that." he gestures at the room with the Renfield. "I really wasn't planning on any of this happening and I do apologize." [Tarran Dex roll 4+1 Vs Dex 2] his hand whips out and quick as a flash liberates you of your ID badge. "Now" Tarran begins "I need this to get through that door. Hopefully we will never have cause to remember this occasion ever again." With that he turns on his heel and makes for the door.

You have lost your Hydroponics ID badge.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Weighted Baton (In hand)
Status: Fine.

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Character: Tarren Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 02:39:56 am

Grab the extra clip and reload my SMG while moving towards the door that leads to Marcus.

You grab the clip off the ground and hook it into the SMG, the rest of the room still seems mostly frozen after your little display. The staff member at your feet however manages to pull himself together enough to get to his feet and pose a question. "Who the hell are you and why are you shooting people?" [Taric Speech roll 5 Vs. Will roll 3] You know it would be better to remain silent but that last bit stings too much to let him think that you just did this for kicks. You take a breath and let it out slowly before speaking,  "I'm a good guy, you'll have to trust me on that." you say, gesturing at the rest of the room. "I really wasn't planning on any of this happening and I do apologize." Well, that's really all you can say about that, [Intuition roll 6] the badge on the man's shirt suddenly catches your eye. A full member, with that badge you can get the hell out of here and find Marcus, with luck you can be fashionably early. You decide it would be best to 'liberate' him of it.  [Dex roll 4+1 Vs Dex 2] He seems too surprised to stop you as you grab the ID off his chest.  "Now, I need this to get through that door. Hopefully we will never have cause to remember this occasion ever again." Oh heavens above you hope so... Hopefully the stunned surprise will last until you reach the door.

You have gained a Hydroponics ID badge.

Spoiler: Tarren Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried Weight:24/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (empty)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics
Hydroponics ID badge

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2011, 02:44:20 am

One down, one to... ah! Dom turned to the second Mite just as he knifed her in the arm. "All right, you bastard. You want blood, you're getting it!" She went straight for the head with a swing from her crowbar.

Goddamn knives, goddamn mites... [Soak roll 4+1] You've been brawling since you could ball your fists, and you've taken plenty of hurt. As you prepare to cave the stupid Mite's head in you set aside the pain of your previous injury. [Melee roll 2 Vs 2] [Luck roll, 3 vs 5] The mite deflects your skullbreaker and kicks you in the stomach, driving you back. [Stamina roll 2] Damn that little shit can kick you think as the air whumphs out of your lungs. -1 to next roll, -15 stamina . The mite takes the opportunity to swipe with his knife [Mite's melee roll 2 Vs. 4-1] his swing goes wide and you use the opening to thrust your crowbar at his stomach. [Strength roll 5 Vs luck 4] The wedge end of the crowbar hits the mite in the stomach [Mite's armor roll 2-1 makeshift] punching a crowbar sized hole in his suit. (Mite -20 Hp -10 stamina) [Mite's endurance roll 3] he takes it like pretty much anyone would take a couple inches crowbar in the stomach, he falls backward in agony while clutching his stomach.       



The Mite is in severe pain, unless he makes an endurance save of 4 or better his rolls for next turn are at -2.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm. slightly bloody.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar (In hand)
Status: Right arm mildly injured.

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Mite 1 (Incapacitated)
Health 10/40
Stamina 15/40
Carried weight: 23/100
Inv:
Worn clothing: Makeshift hazard suit, filthy, mild tearing, hole in stomach.
Chimera Pistol (Empty)
Makeshift knife (In hand)
Status: In severe pain

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2011, 04:15:56 am

Dom grit her teeth and took a step back to get more room to swing with. She wasn't about to let this bastard get to his feet; hell, she wasn't going to let him ever get up again. She swung the crowbar down as hard as she could towards his back, fully prepared to keep swinging until she had broken every bone in his torso.

If this succeeds, it'll be a good example of why you don't mess with a chick who has serious anger management issues. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 04:18:10 am

Ask him who marcus is and follow him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Trollan on February 12, 2011, 11:53:04 am

so, ill end up dead before the intro, i see.  :'(  If i do die, could i just make a new character on the waiting list?


tackle peacemaker Ceal, and shoot her with the energy pistol at point blank. repeatedly. in the head, too

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 11:54:54 am

You'll get arrested then shipped off.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 12:22:39 pm

Quote from: Trollan on February 12, 2011, 11:53:04 am

so, ill end up dead before the intro, i see.  :'(  If i do die, could i just make a new character on the waiting list?

If they were planning on killing you they would be armed with more lethal weapons, you also have to wonder why you're important enough to risk a rather complicated and dangerous (If you'd been a bit more lucky you would have killed Ceal) ambush on.

No character is going to die in the prologue unless you work REALLY hard at it.  Taricus is right, you're probably (Unless by some miracle you defeat 3 Peacemakers and an Archdeacon.) going to get bashed about the head and shoulders with electrified clubs and deported for colonization.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Trollan on February 12, 2011, 01:05:26 pm

hmm, true...



LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY JEEEEEEEEEEEEEENKIIIIIIIIIINS!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 01:08:47 pm

Ten credits on police brutality.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 01:47:36 pm

Gah, you called me Tarren again.

Okay, now, all you have to do is open the door, Tarran. Don't roll a 1. Don't roll a 1. Please god don't roll a 1...

Open the door to Marcus.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 08:13:49 pm

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 12, 2011, 11:53:04 am

tackle peacemaker Ceal, and shoot her with the energy pistol at point blank. repeatedly. in the head, too

You've only got one life to live, and you sure as hell aren't going to waste any of it going quite with the Technocrats. You might not walk away, but you can make sure "Miss Ceal" never walks anywhere again. [Dex 4 vs. 1] You tackle Ceal, taking her completely by surprise. Her arm holding the stun baton flings out and hits the unnamed peacemaker giving him a good jolt. (-5 Hp -25 Stamina Unnamed Peacemaker, stunned for this round) [Dex roll 4 Vs. 5] You go for your pistol but she catches your wrist [Ceal's Str roll 3 Vs 4] she twists but you use the momentum to bring your elbow into her face. [Str roll 6, confirm critical 2, confirm failed] You smash your elbow into her mouth, breaking loose teeth and getting blood everywhere. (Ceal -13 HP -10 Stamina) [Ceal's soak roll 4+1] She's trained to take injury though and shakes the pain off. The man in gray armor frowns at you, [Mind bend roll 1 Vs will 2] you feel something tickling at the edge of your mind and without knowing what you're doing you strike at it. [Psionics roll 3 Vs 3-1 unprepared] The man in gray armor staggers back, hands to his head. You don't know what you did, but it worked. (Group leader -10 health, -20 Stamina, -2 to next roll, can't use psionics for a turn.) Seeing that you're actually putting up a fight Jefferson swings his stun club at the small of your back, [Jefferson's melee roll 6 Vs Luck roll 4] occupied with Miss Ceal you never see him coming. [Jefferson Str roll 6, confirm critical 2, critical not confirmed] His club strikes you perfectly and the electrical discharge racks you up and down your spine, [Soak roll 4] you manage to avoid biting your tongue off and avoid clenching up too badly. (-12 health -30 Stamina)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 88/100
Stamina 70/100
Carried Weight: 90/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Simple Maintenance outfit, a little grubby. Light body armor (under)
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip
Fenrir Energy Pistol (Mostly charged, Known)
Fake Biometric ID, Maintenance
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.) Disguised.
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged, in kit)
Heavy bladed knife (in hand)

       

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Peacemaker Jefferson
Health: 80/80
Stamina: 80/80
Carried weight 47/175
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton [In hand]
Datapad
Heavy stun cuffs


Unknown Peacemaker
Health: 85/90
Stamina: 60/90
Carried weight 47/170
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton
Heavy stun cuffs

Peacemaker Ceal
Health: 62/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried weight 47/180
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton
Heavy stun cuffs
Status: Under you, in pain.

Leader, Older Male
Health: 70/80
Stamina: 60/80
Carried weight 25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Strange armor, pristine
Status: Psionic disruption [1], -2 to next roll.

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2011, 04:15:56 am

Dom grit her teeth and took a step back to get more room to swing with. She wasn't about to let this bastard get to his feet; hell, she wasn't going to let him ever get up again. She swung the crowbar down as hard as she could towards his back, fully prepared to keep swinging until she had broken every bone in his torso.

[Mites end roll 1] Apparently the fool isn't used to taking wounds like that, he vomits over the catwalk and passes out. You step back and make a doublehanded smash at the man's back. [Melee 3+2 target helpless] You bring your crowbar into the man's back like a club. [Strength roll 4+2, Critical automatically confirmed] His spine crackles loudly, you feel a sort of vicious satisfaction. (Mite -54 HP, death) [Stamina roll 2] After the adrenaline fades you start to feel the effects of the battle, you wounds burn and the suit amplifies your exertion. You may need a breather. (-23 Stamina)

 

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/100
Stamina: 57/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm. slightly bloody.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar (In hand)
Status: Right arm mildly injured.

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 12, 2011, 04:18:10 am

Ask him who marcus is and follow him.

The gunman starts to walk off but you have more questions, you decide voice them. After all if he hasn't shot you yet he probably isn't going to shoot you. [Gather Information roll 1 Vs Will 2] Your inquiry is met with a flat gaze and a threat not to follow him. [Will roll 3 Vs Intimidate roll 1]  What's he going to do, shoot you? All you have to do is stand in front of the gun and you'll be safe. You tell him as much, he swears at you. [Intuition roll 5] Still you feel that going with him could be dangerous.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Weighted Baton (In hand)
Status: Fine. Following Tarran. (Unless otherwise specified he is wherever Tarran is.)

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Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 01:47:36 pm

Open the door to Marcus.

Your hopes of him just standing there while you make your exit fade to dust as he catches up, already speaking. "Soo... Who's Marcus?" [Will roll 2 Vs Gather information 1] You favor him with a stony glare and tell him to either stay there or bite dirt. [Intimidate 1 Vs. Will 3] He doesn't take you seriously, going so far as to joke about your aim. You vent a few choice words at him. Okay, just open the door. Nothing hard about that. [Dex roll 5+1] You make it over to the door with a grace rarely seen by the eyes of mortals, all eyes fall on you as you sashay softly to the door and show the badge. It opens easily and you make your way through gracefully.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

   
Health: 72/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried Weight:24/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (30)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics
Hydroponics ID badge

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 08:32:32 pm

Turn to Taricus and say: "If you're going to follow me, keep that baton at the ready. Never know what can happen with this shady dealers...", then go to the meeting point with Marcus.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2011, 08:39:12 pm

Dom struck the body with the crowbar again, venting a little of her omni-present rage on the unfortunate bum. Breathing heavily, she took a step back and put her free hand on the safety railing. "...Bastards..." she said after she felt she had recovered, then knelt by the body and took the knife. It might come in handy. Damn. Which way was I going?

She would have to take a moment to remember it. For now, she planned on cutting up the Mite's suit and making a patch for her puncture wound; it wouldn't be a good idea to handle hazardous materials with a hole in her suit. The injury itself could be seen to later.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 11:14:05 pm

Character:  Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2011, 08:39:12 pm

Dom struck the body with the crowbar again, venting a little of her omni-present rage on the unfortunate bum. Breathing heavily, she took a step back and put her free hand on the safety railing. "...Bastards..." she said after she felt she had recovered, then knelt by the body and took the knife. It might come in handy. Damn. Which way was I going?

She would have to take a moment to remember it. For now, she planned on cutting up the Mite's suit and making a patch for her puncture wound; it wouldn't be a good idea to handle hazardous materials with a hole in her suit. The injury itself could be seen to later.

You catch your breath [Stamina Roll 3] you feel somewhat better. Stamina +5 You drive your crowbar through the Mite's skull, you feel much better. It's a pity that the other mite went over the rails, his suit was in much better shape than this one. You grab the mite's knife and cut out a long section to bind around the hole in you shoulder. [Crafting roll 4] You've done this more than once with flesh and it really isn't all that different, you get it pretty tight without hampering your arm movement.  You take your bearings and try to remember the directions from the last marks [Int roll 4] and set out for the water purification backup system. You find it... it doesn't look good. [Intuition roll 3] It looks like it was melted from the outside like the boss said... nothing out here is leaking though. You'd need some serious skill and luck though to patch the beast, the outside looks like a bunch of slag and you have only a notion of what it's supposed to look like. You hope the primary is in better shape.

Makeshift knife added

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/100
Stamina: 62/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm, patched. slightly bloody.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
Makeshift Knife (In hand)
Status: Right arm mildly injured.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2011, 11:26:03 pm

Dominique stood there like a lump and stared at the melted machinery for a few minutes. She had absolutely no idea what to do with the wreckage before her. Damn it. I'd better just get this done, she thought, grumbling under her breath. If she ended up damaging the systems even worse, she'd blame it on her boss. It's not like she had any experience or knowledge with this.

I figure messing up something as important as water purification makes her a good candidate for colonization... and it's in character anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2011, 11:39:03 pm

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2011, 11:26:03 pm

Dominique stood there like a lump and stared at the melted machinery for a few minutes. She had absolutely no idea what to do with the wreckage before her. Damn it. I'd better just get this done, she thought, grumbling under her breath. If she ended up damaging the systems even worse, she'd blame it on her boss. It's not like she had any experience or knowledge with this.

Well, not knowing what you're doing has never stopped you before... [Combined luck, Mechanics, Intuition  3, 3+1, 5 Vs Difficulty 12] You work on the problematic system for a while, there is a liberal application of swearing and simple intuition, but by some miracle you get the secondary system working again. (Stamina -10, welder charge -45%, scrap metal removed from inventory) You had no idea you could do something like that, and for one of the rare times in your life you feel flushed with success that wasn't brought on by beating someone's head in. Still, you need to find out what was wrong with the primary system as well.

Objective completed, you get one attribute point and one skill point to spend as you see fit.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/100
Stamina: 52/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm, patched. slightly bloody.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (50% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
Makeshift Knife (In hand)
Status: Right arm mildly injured.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Taricus on February 13, 2011, 12:32:16 am

Follow Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Trollan on February 13, 2011, 01:28:15 am

keep on "motivating" Ceal, with the knife

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 02:03:23 am

All right, I'll put my attribute point in Dexterity and my skill point in Mechanics.

With a sigh of relief, Dominique smiled to herself and headed out of the room. She felt like she'd actually accomplished something here - more than just making the area a little safer, anyway. She glanced at the body of the Mite as she made her way back to the central area. Once she got there, she'd head for the primary systems. Maybe, if she took a careful look around, she could find a map in the central area. It would make navigating these tunnels easier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Draignean on February 13, 2011, 02:30:06 am

Currently fooling with maptools, with luck I may actually be able to provide you with something visual in chapter I. The city of towers is probably confusing as hell most times and seeing something might help you guys out... Don't hold me to this though, it all depends on whether I can do anything worthwhile.

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Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 12, 2011, 08:32:32 pm

Turn to Taricus and say: "If you're going to follow me, keep that baton at the ready. Never know what can happen with this shady dealers...", then go to the meeting point with Marcus.

Well if the little labrat is going to follow you he might as well do something useful. "If you're going to follow me, keep that baton at the ready. Never know what can happen with this shady dealers..." The walk to the meeting point is almost surprisingly uneventful after what you had to do to get this far.

The room you're going to meet marcus is dark and smells of stale air, minimal lighting is running and due low traffic the air in here probably hasn't been scrubbed in a good while. Marcus is at the far end of the room, relaxes on some crates. [Failed roll not shown] The hydroponics worker though asks a question you simply hadn't thought of... "Wow, that him? How long has he been waiting for?" Unless he really has been waiting here for several hours there is no possible way he managed to get here without finding a route that is, to the best of your knowledge, non-existent. Still Marcus smiles warmly at you, "Ah Mr. Smith, it's good to see you and your friend again! I've got the packages you inquired about, and there are some friends here to see you as well!" Okay. Something is very VERY wrong here. [Failed Roll Not Shown] [Arbiter aimed shot roll 4+1] This observation is brought sharply home as a hot burst of pain lashes up your spine, twisting you into convulsions. [Soak roll 2] You scream, loudly. It hurts a lot. You smell burned meat. (HP -15 Stamina -30, in pain) Someone speaks... you don't really give a shit. Ow.

Objective completed, you get 1 attribute and 1 skill point to spend.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/75
Stamina: 40/75
Carried Weight:24/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (30)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics
Hydroponics ID badge
Status: Prone, in pain.

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

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Character: Tarci Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 13, 2011, 12:32:16 am

Follow Tarran.

You follow Tarran, he tells you to keep your baton ready. In doing so he gives some information away about Marcus, apparently he's a "Shady Dealer" you begin to wonder how you got mixed up in this. After about ten minutes you reach a dark and rather musty room, the air here feels heavy. A man who you guess to be Marcus is reclined on a stack of crates, [Intuition roll 3] man he must have been waiting here for ages to be able to get past the door in Hydroponics. "Wow, that him? How long has he been waiting for?" You ask.  Tarran's brows furrow for a moment but the man you assume to be Marcus speaks, "Ah Mr. Smith, it's good to see you and your friend again! I've got the packages you inquired about, and there are some friends here to see you as well!" Wait what, his friend, again? [Failed roll not shown] There is a sudden flash of blue light and a smell of ozone as Tarran drops to the ground screaming. A woman with grey on silver armor of an Arbiter walks out of one of the darker corners of the room with a rifle in hand and addresses Tarran. "Tarran Smith, you are hereby arrested for the murder of Harold Szero, and Tamika Bock. The assault on numerous individuals, breaking and entering, trespassing and impertinence. You will either accept the charges and be summarily executed or you will plead deviancy and be deported to Eridani for treatment." She looks at you for a moment and actually appears surprised. "Taric Sizier? What is your connection to this man?" she nods her head to the still groaning Tarran. Meanwhile in the background Marcus says "See, I told you. Nice friends." he seems as pleased as a child with a shiny toy. 

Since you were present with Tarran when he completed his objective, you too get an attribute and a skill point to spend.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Weighted Baton (In hand)
Status: Fine. Following Tarran. (Unless otherwise specified he is wherever Tarran is.)

Spoiler: NPC (click to show/hide)

Arbiter
Health 90/90
Stamina 78/90
Carried weight 75/165
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy arbiter battle armor, well used.
Disruptor Rifle (Charge Unknown, In hand)
Punch gun, Energy. (Part of armor)
Reinforced Stun cuffs with chain to Ankle cuffs.

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 13, 2011, 01:28:15 am

keep on "motivating" Ceal, with the knife

[Dex rolls, Trol 4, Ceal 3, Group Leader 4, Jefferson 3, Peacemaker, 1] The group leader is still clutching his head and doesn't do much except yell at them not to kill you, you find that rather encouraging. Still grappling with Ceal you look for a way to kill her, Screw your pistol the knife will do fine when you're like this. [Dex roll 2 Vs. 4] Once again her hands are faster than yours and she grabs your wrist, trying to turn your own blade against you. [Str roll 2+1 Vs. 4] Damnit the bitch is strong... you think as she manages to get the knife into your chest. [Armor Roll 5] You are thankful for the presence of mind you had to put on an undershirt as the knife thrust, while painful, will leave little more than a large bruise. (Trol -4 HP) Jefferson attacks your exposed back once again. [Jefferson's melee roll 2 Vs. dodge 1] You try to roll out of the way but roll the wrong direction, adding force to his swing, and as an added bonus Ceal is now on top of you. [Jefferson's str roll 4+1] His blow to your ribs sends tiny bits of light dancing across your vision. [Trol -10 Health -24 Stamina] [Soak roll 4] Just gotta breathe... focusing on Ceal's face you manage to shake off the worst of the blow. The other peacemaker attempts to strike you with his club but manages to trip and smash his head on the holo-poker machine you were pretending to fix earlier. [Peacemaker luck roll 2] He's out cold. (Peacemaker -5 HP -20 Stamina)

Your Stamina has fallen below 50%, all of skill bonuses are at 1/2 effectiveness.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

 Health 74/100
Stamina 46/100
Carried Weight: 90/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Simple Maintenance outfit, a little grubby. Light body armor (under)
Knucklers (Concealed)
"Lucky" poker chip
Fenrir Energy Pistol (Mostly charged, Known)
Fake Biometric ID, Maintenance
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.) Disguised.
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged, in kit)
Heavy bladed knife (in hand, grappled by Ceal)

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Peacemaker Jefferson
Health: 80/80
Stamina: 80/80
Carried weight 47/175
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton [In hand]
Datapad
Heavy stun cuffs


Unknown Peacemaker
Health: 80/90
Stamina: 40/90
Carried weight 47/170
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton (In hand)
Heavy stun cuffs
Status: Out cold [3]

Peacemaker Ceal
Health: 62/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried weight 47/180
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton
Heavy stun cuffs
Heavy bladed knife (in hand, gripped by Tarran)
Status: On top of you, in pain.

Leader, Older Male
Health: 70/80
Stamina: 60/80
Carried weight 25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Strange armor, pristine
Status: -2 to next roll.

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 02:03:23 am

With a sigh of relief, Dominique smiled to herself and headed out of the room. She felt like she'd actually accomplished something here - more than just making the area a little safer, anyway. She glanced at the body of the Mite as she made her way back to the central area. Once she got there, she'd head for the primary systems. Maybe, if she took a careful look around, she could find a map in the central area. It would make navigating these tunnels easier.

It's much easier to find your way back than it was to find your way here, [Intuition 5] and you make good time getting back to where you were before. You look around [Luck roll 2] but it doesn't look like there is any sort of map here... only the maintenance markings that tell you what is immediately beyond each area. You make a note find somebody who knows this place and have them draw you a map if you ever get sent down here again. Alright, just get down here and look at the primary system. No big deal if you can't fix it, you've got the secondary systems running. The passages through the primaries are much broader and more clear, compared to the secondaries navigating these is a piece of cake. [Intuition 5] As you make your way to the water purification primaries you think you hear something and you stop, trying to listen through the encumbering suit helmet... [Observation roll 3] The first voice is clear but hushed and you can't make out alot of what it says. "... Idiot ... ... can't kill.... ... no attention ... ... ... withdraw support." the last words are delivered somewhat louder and more threatening. The second voice is much rougher and you can't make out anything it says. You tighten your hands around the knife you liberated from the Mite, how many goddamn people can there possibly freakin' be just hanging around water purification. This can't be coincidence.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 78/100
Stamina: 62/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm, patched. slightly bloody.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
Makeshift Knife (In hand)
Status: Right arm mildly injured.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Tarran on February 13, 2011, 02:35:34 am

Oh dammit. Spend one attribute point into Intelligence and a skill point into Dodging.

"...Jack... Ass..." Try to trip the Arbiter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Taricus on February 13, 2011, 02:36:46 am

"He shot me and threated my mother", Take my access card off Tarran then tell the arbiter about the power outage in the hydroponics area
skill point in marksman and attribute point into intelligence.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 03:11:41 am

Dominique immediately moved to the shadows. While this guy sounded like he needed his ass kicked, she was curious to find out just what he was doing down here. As far as she was aware nobody came down to these dangerous areas without a good reason, and if it turned out he and his mysterious buddy were up to no good, she'd see they got what was coming to them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Draignean on February 13, 2011, 03:31:38 am

Ability scores updated.

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Character: Taric Sizier

You decide that the best way to reply to this is with the truth. "He shot me and threated my mother" you say simply, bending down to grab you access badge off of Tarran's chest. She looks at you for a moment and nods before replying. "I believe you, but why were yo-" [Tarran Dex roll 2 Vs. Arbiter dex 4] She cuts off as tarran tries to kick her in the back of her left knee. [Arbiter melee roll 5+1 Vs Tarran Luck 4] She raises her left leg and brings back done in a heavy stomp just as Tarran's leg is under it, he manages to jerk back but not before something crunches loudly in his leg. He grunts loudly. The Arbiter swears once and turns back to you. "I'm apologize for my language but it will appear that I am going to have to carry him." You stare at her for a moment, you're pretty sure she just broke that guy's knee and she is apologizing to you for swearing. You didn't expect that out of Arbiter. [speech roll 2] The sheer strangeness of it leaves you a little tongue tied and she resumes her question before you can tell her about hydroponics. "Now as I was saying, why were you following him? You didn't look like you were about to try and hit him with that baton." She asks you, her face serene. You have the unsettling feeling that she could kill you without trying too hard and that expression would never change while she was doing it.

You have gained a Hydroponics ID badge.

 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics ID badge
Weighted Baton (In hand)
Status: Fine.

Spoiler: NPC (click to show/hide)

Arbiter
Health 90/90
Stamina 78/90
Carried weight 75/165
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy arbiter battle armor, well used.
Disruptor Rifle (Charge Unknown, In hand)
Punch gun, Energy. (Part of armor)
Reinforced Stun cuffs with chain to Ankle cuffs.

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Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 13, 2011, 02:35:34 am

"...Jack... Ass..." Try to trip the Arbiter.

The first thing you feel after getting shot in the back is a hand rummaging on your chest, that little punk is taking the ID back... From your position on the floor you have a decent view of him and the... Holy shit. It's an Arbiter. You always knew you were going to die doing what you do but you never imagined you would actually attract of these bastards. She doesn't seem to be paying much attention to you... if you could just get her on the ground you might have a chance. A very slim chance, but a chance. You muster what control you have left and attempt to kick her in the back of the knee. [Dex roll 2 Vs. arbiter Dex 4] She moves her foot out of the way of your clumsy kick easily [Arbiter Melee roll 5+1 Vs luck 4] and smashes it back down onto your knee as you try to withdraw it. You feel something pop loose, along with searing hot flash of pain. (Can't walk, -8 health) [Endurance roll 4] Compared to the disruptor pulse this is a damn vacation though and you merely grunt in pain.

Spoiler: Tarran (click to show/hide)

Health: 49/75
Stamina: 40/75
Carried Weight:24/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (30)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics
Hydroponics ID badge
Status: Prone, in pain, can't walk, dislocated patella.

Spoiler: Hostile (click to show/hide)

 
Arbiter
Health 90/90
Stamina 78/90
Carried weight 75/165
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy arbiter battle armor, well used.
Disruptor Rifle (Charge Unknown, In hand)
Punch gun, Energy. (Part of armor)
Reinforced Stun cuffs with chain to Ankle cuffs

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 03:11:41 am

Dominique immediately moved to the shadows. While this guy sounded like he needed his ass kicked, she was curious to find out just what he was doing down here. As far as she was aware nobody came down to these dangerous areas without a good reason, and if it turned out he and his mysterious buddy were up to no good, she'd see they got what was coming to them.

You hide as much as you can, [Dex roll 3] you don't think anyone is going to miss you if they look right at you but you might escape a chance glance. The Clear voice picks up again and you try to listen [Observation roll 1] you try to lean in a little closer and overbalance, [Dex roll 5] but you just manage to catch yourself without making a sound. You've missed the first part of whatever he was saying but you try to listen again [Observation 3] for you hear one of the more guttural and slurred voices first. "... ... get through... ... patched it." [luck roll 4] The clear voice comes back much louder with anger allowing you to hear it clearly. "Then un-patch the damn chute! If you brainless parasites hadn't been so stupid it wouldn't be patched!" You would hazard a guess that they are talking about the plate you put over the chute... the chute that they would have to go directly past you to get to.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/100
Stamina: 62/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm, patched. slightly bloody.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (95% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
Makeshift Knife (In hand)
Status: Right arm mildly injured.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Taricus on February 13, 2011, 03:35:09 am

"He had my access card for hydroponics, any way I need to get to the power station, the power to this area has been cut off deliberately".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Tarran on February 13, 2011, 03:38:07 am

Spray and pray my SMG into any weakspot her armor may have.

It's about now I really wish I had brought more guns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 04:06:01 am

Dominique swallowed heavily and gripped her knife tighter. This person was with the Mites, that much was certain. If she went for him, she would have maybe a moment of surprise, if she was lucky. But she was going to bank on it. She wasn't scared. When he passed, she would go for the arms, try to stab them as much as possible to weaken them and prevent him from fighting back. Then she would ask him what he thought he was doing down here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran "Sashays softly".
Post by: Draignean on February 13, 2011, 04:33:04 am

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 13, 2011, 03:35:09 am

"He had my access card for hydroponics, any way I need to get to the power station, the power to this area has been cut off deliberately".

Once again you give her the truth, or as close to it as you're willing to get. She smiles "I see..." You get the distinct feeling she's laughing. [Arbiter precognition roll 3 Vs. Tarran dex 5] It would seem a simple thing like having bits of bone migrate around his leg is not about to stop Tarran Smith and he drags the renfield out from under his body with surprising speed and fires upon the Arbiter. [Tarran quick shot roll 2] You blast the room with metal spikes, only one hits the Arbiter [Arbiter armor roll 3+2 Light weapons] and it ricochets harmlessly away. [Luck roll 4] You remember Tarran's shooting and hit the deck in time to avoid the spray of metal. [Marcus Luck roll 2] Marcus on the other hand is still staring benevolently at random objects and gets three spikes in him, he yells and falls backwards. [Marcus will roll 1] This just isn't the man's day, the pain of the spikes conflicts totally with his imprinted personality and he lapses into a coma. Tarran appears to have pissed the Arbiter off and she levels her weapon at him. [Arbiter quickshot 5+1, confirm critical 3+1, confirmed.] A brilliant beam of crackling blue light connects her weapon to Tarran for an instant. Tarran screams and collapses backwards smoking slightly. (Tarran -20 HP -50 Stamina) Satisfied that he won't be anymore trouble the arbiter turns back to you. "Now, I will investigate this power sabotage at my next opportunity, you have my word of honor. Right now though you need to come with me, to serve as a witness against this Tarran Smith." She is staring at you intently, waiting for an answer. [Failed roll not shown]

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight:7/170
Inv:
Worn clothing: Normal, comfortable snappy casual clothing, fine condition, Dress shoes. 
Scanner
Customized Datapad
Hydroponics ID badge
Weighted Baton (In hand)
Status: Fine.

Spoiler: NPC (click to show/hide)

Arbiter
Health 90/90
Stamina 78/90
Carried weight 75/165
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy arbiter battle armor, well used.
Disruptor Rifle (Charge Unknown, In hand)
Punch gun, Energy. (Part of armor)
Reinforced Stun cuffs with chain to Ankle cuffs.

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Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 13, 2011, 03:38:07 am

Spray and pray my SMG into any weakspot her armor may have.

Screw lying here like a drowned rat, you can feel you SMG against your stomach and you think you might be able to whip it out fast enough to surprise the arbiter. [Dec 5 Vs. Arbiter Precognition 3] You focus yourself and then draw and fire in one motion. [Quickshot roll 2] The smooth draw worked very well, the shooting part didn't so much and needles go all over the room. One his the Arbiter [Armor roll 3+2 against light weapons] and sparks off. [Taric luck roll 4] Taric apparently saw what was coming and gets down in time to avoid getting impaled a couple of times. [Marcus luck roll 2] Marcus isn't so lucky and takes a couple needles to the chest. [Marcus will roll 1] The pain combined with the false personality is enough to break him and he collapses into a coma. You might not have broken her armor, but you certainly damaged the Arbiter's calm. She points the disruptor rifle at you and fires.  [Arbiter quickshot 5+1, confirm critical 3+1, confirmed.] The world becomes made of pain, your mouth tastes like metal... assy metal. And you know no more.

Congratulations on being the first to complete the Prologue Tarran!
 

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 29/75
Stamina: -10/75
Carried Weight:24/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Fashionable, fairly clean, solid shoes.
Renfield SMG, In hand. (30)
Concealed Knife
Fake Biometrics tag
Fake work order
Guest ID to Hydroponics
Status: Prone, unconscious, can't walk, dislocated patella.

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 04:06:01 am

Dominique swallowed heavily and gripped her knife tighter. This person was with the Mites, that much was certain. If she went for him, she would have maybe a moment of surprise, if she was lucky. But she was going to bank on it. She wasn't scared. When he passed, she would go for the arms, try to stab them as much as possible to weaken them and prevent him from fighting back. Then she would ask him what he thought he was doing down here.

The voices cease and you soon hear two sets of footsteps coming your way, and two shabby Mites turn the corner where you are hiding [Mite Observation rolls 3, 3 Vs. 3] [Luck Roll 6] both of them walk almost past you before one of them stops and peers into the dark patch where you're hiding. You take a running step forwards to give you momentum and thrust at his face knife leading [Melee roll 3+3 Complete surprise Vs Mite luck 2] [Confirm critical roll 3, critical confirmed.] your knife stabs through the mite's eye socket, killing him instantly. (Mite 1 -50 HP] [Mite 2 Will roll 1] The second mite takes one look at you impaling the head of his comrade and passes out then and there.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 78/100
Stamina: 62/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm, patched. slightly bloody.
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (50% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
Makeshift Knife (In hand)
Status: Right arm mildly injured.

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Mite 2
Health 30/40
Stamina 40/40
Carried weight 20/100
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Patchwork Hazard suit, filthy. Badly torn.
Plasma cutter (Half charge]
Status: Fainted [4]

Spoiler: on ground (click to show/hide)

Dead mite
Hazard suit, filthy. Rags.
Chimera Pistol [15]
Makeshift knife

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Taricus on February 13, 2011, 04:40:59 am

"Will do. May I ask your name?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Tarran on February 13, 2011, 04:42:48 am

...Ow. Well, it was worth a try. I guess I'll have to wait until everyone else starts getting their ass kicked before my next action. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Draignean on February 13, 2011, 04:44:25 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 13, 2011, 04:40:59 am

"Will do."

You too are now done with the prologue.

What happens will be posted once Trol (He should be done very soon) and Dominique (Sorta soon.) complete.

EDIT: to your edit. I rather whimsically named the Arbiter Fenchurch, I'm telling you this now because you won't get to know otherwise.. (+15 Kudo Points to anyone who gets the reference for her name.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Taricus on February 13, 2011, 05:08:12 am

Fair enough.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Trollan on February 13, 2011, 10:18:31 am

punch that bitch in the face with my knucklers, then stab her some more

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 01:30:38 pm

Dom shook her head at the lily-livered Mite and knelt beside him. "You won't be needing these," she said as she took the knife and pistol from his body. Now, what to do with him...? Maybe he knows what's going on. She took a few steps back, keeping her eyes on him, and raised the pistol. When he got up, he would some explaining to do, and she wasn't the patient sort... so she stomped his stomach and, keeping her weight on him, pointed the pistol at his face.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Draignean on February 13, 2011, 05:49:04 pm

Uh... serious, you are aware that that pistol will discharge its entire clip the first time you pull the trigger? Just need you to confirm your action.

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 13, 2011, 10:18:31 am

punch that bitch in the face with my knucklers, then stab her some more

[Dex Rolls, Trol 6+1, Group leader 5, Ceal 4, Jefferson 3] While ceal continues to try and push the knife into your chest you slip you hand into your coat pocket and into your Knucklers. You don't have much room [Melee roll 4 Vs, Luck 2] but you still manage a brawlers punch to her jaw [Str roll 2] You can't get a lot of force behind it though and she doesn't seem that hurt. (Ceal -4 HP -6 Stamina) The group leader seems to have recoverd somewhat and you feel something in the back of your mind again. [Group leader Shatter mind 5+1-2 Vs will 3] It isn't the tickling almost gentle feeling like last time, it's like a white hot bar of light in your mind.  [End roll 4] Waves of pain and memory crash against you, but in your time as an Enforcer and a Dealer you've made some fairly strong mental barriers and after a moment most the pain and disorientation fades. (-1 to next roll, -16 Stamina.) Now that she's on top of you ceal tries to twist the knife all the way out of your grasp. [Ceal Str roll 4 Vs Str roll 4-1] You hold for a minute but the mental agony loosened your control too much and she pries the knife free of your grip, and throws it aside going for her discarderd stun club. [Ceal Dex roll 5 Vs intuition roll 4] You realize that too late though as her fingers close around the baton. Her being on top does work to your advantage [Luck Roll 4] as it keeps Jefferson from getting another clear shot at your back. That doesn't stop him from making a swing out your exposed side [Jefferson Melee Roll 2-1 Bad shot Vs Dex 5] You twist your body at last minute and Jeffersons swing takes Ceal in the side of the head instead of you. [Jefferson's Str roll 4] It was a good shot and you can smell burning hair as Ceal's head whips sideways. (Ceal -16 HP -25 Stamina) [Ceal soak roll 3] It would seem she doesn't handle sudden electrical shocks as well as her other injuries and she cries out jerking sideways. (Stunned for next round.)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 74/100
Stamina 30/100
Carried Weight: 90/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Simple Maintenance outfit, a little grubby. Light body armor (under)
Knucklers (On hand)
"Lucky" poker chip
Fenrir Energy Pistol (Mostly charged, Known)
Fake Biometric ID, Maintenance
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.) Disguised.
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged, in kit)

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Peacemaker Jefferson
Health: 80/80
Stamina: 80/80
Carried weight 47/175
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton [In hand]
Datapad
Heavy stun cuffs


Unknown Peacemaker
Health: 80/90
Stamina: 40/90
Carried weight 47/170
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton (In hand)
Heavy stun cuffs
Status: Out cold [3]

Peacemaker Ceal
Health: 42/75
Stamina: 34/75
Carried weight 47/180
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton (In hand)
Heavy stun cuffs
Status: On top of you, Stunned.

Leader, Older Male
Health: 70/80
Stamina: 60/80
Carried weight 25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Strange armor, pristine
Status:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 05:52:52 pm

Whoops, sorry, I didn't. Uh, I guess just make that a stomp to the gut, but keep the pistol pointed at his head so he knows who's in control of the situation here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Trollan on February 13, 2011, 05:53:10 pm

JAB THE KNIFE IN CEAL'S HEART

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Draignean on February 13, 2011, 06:41:53 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 01:30:38 pm

Dom shook her head at the lily-livered Mite and knelt beside him. "You won't be needing these," she said as she took the knife and pistol from his body. Now, what to do with him...? Maybe he knows what's going on. She took a few steps back, keeping her eyes on him, and raised the pistol. When he got up, he would some explaining to do, and she wasn't the patient sort... so she stomped his stomach and, keeping her weight on him, pointed the pistol at his face.

You grab the knife and pistol from the body of the dead mite. The pansy who decided to take a nap though... well you're going to need him awake to answer any questions. You bring your boot into his stomach [Luck roll 2] his body bunches together for a moment and he vomits over himself and your leg and the lapses back into unconsciousness. What the hell is wrong with these people? You stamp the man's fingers into the floor. [luck 1] You slip off them and fall, whacking your head on the wall behind you. [End roll 2] Ooh... Vision is a little blurry now... (Minor concussion, -1 to all attribute rolls for 3 turns, -10 stamina)   

Knife Added, Chimera Pistol added.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/100
Stamina: 52/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm, patched. slightly bloody. Partially covered in bile
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (50% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
Makeshift Knife (In hand)
Status: Right arm mildly injured. Minor Concussion. [3]

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Mite 2
Health 30/40
Stamina 40/40
Carried weight 20/100
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Patchwork Hazard suit, filthy, covered in fresh vomit. Badly torn.
Plasma cutter (Half charge)
Status: Fainted [3]

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 13, 2011, 05:53:10 pm

JAB THE KNIFE IN CEAL'S HEART

[Dex rolls Trol 3+1, 3 Group leader, 2 Jefferson] You grab around for your knife [Luck roll 1] and manage to stab your hand on it while pushing it away from you, damnit. (Trol -5 HP) While ceal is stunned you grab your pistol out of the under arm holster, and shoot her with it. [Quickshot roll 1+1 target stunned Vs Ceal's Armor roll 1] The pistol emits a blue-white pulse of energy, and punches a finger sized hole straight through her slamming shrapnel from her armor into the wound. (Ceal -35 HP, Mortally wounded. Will die at end of next turn). The group leader doesn't seem too enraged at the loss of one of his people and continues focusing on you. [Group leader Shatter mind 2+1 Vs. Will 4] Through sheer force of will you manage to resist whatever that bastard is doing to you. Jefferson makes another heavy swing at you, his face contorted with rage. [Melee roll 3+1 Vs. Dodge 3+1] You barely jerk to the side fast enough to avoid getting your head caved in by that blow, you have a feeling he's out for blood now.

(You didn't have much specific after stab her, so I improvised.)

 

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health 74/100
Stamina 30/100
Carried Weight: 90/230
Inv:
Worn clothing: Simple Maintenance outfit, a little grubby. Light body armor (under)
Knucklers (On hand)
"Lucky" poker chip
Fenrir Energy Pistol (5, in hand)
Fake Biometric ID, Maintenance
"Motivation" Kit. (Pliers, lighter, multiple small knives, alcohol, rope, hammer.) Disguised.
4 Energy Cells (Fully Charged, in kit)

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Peacemaker Jefferson
Health: 80/80
Stamina: 80/80
Carried weight 47/175
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton [In hand]
Datapad
Heavy stun cuffs


Unknown Peacemaker
Health: 80/90
Stamina: 40/90
Carried weight 47/170
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton (In hand)
Heavy stun cuffs
Status: Out cold [2]

Peacemaker Ceal
Health: 7/75
Stamina: 34/75
Carried weight 47/180
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Peacemaker body armor, heavy, Pristine.
Stun baton (In hand)
Heavy stun cuffs
Status: On top of you, Mortally Wounded [1]

Leader, Older Male
Health: 70/80
Stamina: 60/80
Carried weight 25/150
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Strange armor, pristine
Status: Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Trollan on February 13, 2011, 06:49:36 pm

thanks for the improvisation.  ;D
Shoot the unknown peacemaker in the head. repeatedly

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Tarran on February 13, 2011, 07:10:52 pm

Quote from: Trollan on February 13, 2011, 06:49:36 pm

Finish Ceal off with any means necessary

I'd recommend you go after the people who are actually threats instead, since Ceal is going to die next turn anyway..

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 07:29:22 pm

Dom cursed and got back to her feet. Well, shit. Now what? It looked like this guy was down for the count. She could finish him off... but she didn't have time. She would just leave him there and continue on towards the main systems, keeping the gun up and ready for any further threats.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 12:17:37 am

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 13, 2011, 07:29:22 pm

Dom cursed and got back to her feet. Well, shit. Now what? It looked like this guy was down for the count. She could finish him off... but she didn't have time. She would just leave him there and continue on towards the main systems, keeping the gun up and ready for any further threats.

Screw the mite, he wasn't worth your time... Still a little unsteady you make your way down to the primary water control systems. You aren't far off at all, and after a minute of walking you come to it. You stare at it. Someone has made some serious renovations here. The water processor you recognize, but it has been altered. Someone has opened the side of it up and is piping something out of it. [Failed Roll not  shown] The pipes lead down into a covered vat made from crudely welded scrap metal. Then there are the people farther back, at least seven of them. six of them are just lounging around, Mites judging from the crude armor a couple have pistols. One of them has several large metal plates set into his suit and what looks like a short barrelled rifle across his back. The seventh is much closer to you [Unchained Operative Observation roll 4+1] as you approach he turns to you. Unlike the mites his armor is a professional Hostile Environment suit, the helmet making him look like an eyeless bird of prey. Etched into the upper left corner of the breastplate is the image of a broken chain circle.

The pistol he's pointing at you commands a significant portion of your attention though. The same clear voice you heard earlier comes from his helmet. "Turn around and walk away. There is no need for you to die here. Walk away and forget this and I won't kill you." You were expecting trouble and already had your pistol up, it doesn't seem to faze him in the least. Either the bastard is totally confident, or he's a moron. Or both.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/100
Stamina: 52/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm, patched. slightly bloody. Partially covered in bile
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (50% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
Makeshift Knife x2
Chimera Pistol [15, In hand, aimed]
Status: Right arm mildly injured. Minor Concussion. [2]

Spoiler: NPC (click to show/hide)

Unchained Operative
Health 90/90
Stamina 80/90
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Darkened Hostile Environment Suit, Unchained Insignia. Getting a little rough, sealed.
12mm Flechette pistol [Loaded, in hand, aimed]
12mm Flechette cartridges x3
Combat knife

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Character: Trol Grane

[Round 1]
[Dex Rolls, Trol 2, Ceal 4, Group Leader 3, Jefferson 2] Blood leaking from the corner of her mouth Ceal attempts bring her Stun club into your head. [Ceal's Melee roll 5-2 Dying, Vs. Trol dodge 5+1] Her attempt is heroic but you use your free hand to grab her arm and pull shifting her momentum forwards, toppling her off of you. The group leader continues whatever the hell he's doing to your brain. [Group leader Break mind roll 5+1 Vs Will 4, Confirm critical 5, confirmed] Pain courses through your veins like poison, every regret you've ever had, every dream you never realized, every thing you've ever hated or been ashamed of comes to the front of your mind seeming to smother you under the weight of your own self-loathing. You need a hug. (-5 Health -25 Stamina, stunned for three rounds) Exposed and catatonic you make an easy target for Jefferson, [Jefferson Melee roll 1] Fortunately for you the man is a moron and slips in a puddle of ceal's blood while trying to get better footing. [Jefferson luck roll 5] He recovers in time to keep from falling.

Ceal dies, Your objective has been completed. You gain +1 Attribute and +1 skill.

[Round 2]

You're vaguely aware of the group leader kneeling by Ceal, and saying something to her. [Jefferson melee roll 5] Your limited awareness though is cut short sharply by the application of Jefferson's stun club to your head. [Jefferson str roll 2] It isn't a strong blow but it doesn't need to be... Sparks crackle across your vision and darkness falls, leaving you to the chaos of jeering voices in your head.

Trol Grane has completed the prologue.

(Rounds were compressed since I didn't see much point in seperating the rounds where you're stunned.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Trollan on February 14, 2011, 12:41:12 am

+1 to soak, +1 to dex

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 12:45:57 am

Dom took a deep breath, staring down the Unchained Operative. He's got the numbers advantage... she thought, feeling the pain in her back from the fall, in her arm from the knife wound. She wasn't sure she could win if push came to shove, and even though she wanted to kick his ass for being arrogant and condescending, she didn't want to get killed here, either.

"I have a job to do here." She gestured at the piping with her free hand. "I have to fix the water systems." Which I'm fairly certain you Unchained screwed up in the first place, jackass, she added mentally. And I get the feeling he's not going to let me just do my damn job and go home. "What are you doing, anyway?" she asked, stalling for time to figure out what she should do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 01:24:04 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 12:45:57 am

Dom took a deep breath, staring down the Unchained Operative. He's got the numbers advantage... she thought, feeling the pain in her back from the fall, in her arm from the knife wound. She wasn't sure she could win if push came to shove, and even though she wanted to kick his ass for being arrogant and condescending, she didn't want to get killed here, either.

"I have a job to do here." She gestured at the piping with her free hand. "I have to fix the water systems." Which I'm fairly certain you Unchained screwed up in the first place, jackass, she added mentally. And I get the feeling he's not going to let me just do my damn job and go home. "What are you doing, anyway?" she asked, stalling for time to figure out what she should do.

This doesn't look good, at [Luck roll 3] least none of the Mites appear to be paying attention to you... yet. You keep your gun trained on the Operative and decide to go with a diplomatic approach. "I have a job to do here." you say gesturing at the piping with your free hand. "I have to fix the water systems." [Speech roll 5 Vs. Will roll 2] The operative relaxes slightly but does not lower his weapon. "I understand that, and the denizens of this level inform me that you have already handily patched the damage they did. I commend you." You pauses for a moment considering. "I too have a job here, the chemical in this old treatment system is highly corrosive. We will use it to strike a blow at systems more vital to the Technocracy." He takes a breath, apparently done considering you and lowers the pistol. "As I said before, just walk away. I have no quarrel with you. You've done what you came here to do, fix the broken system, none of them can fault you for not doing your job. Just let me do what I'm here to do, forget what you've seen and be on your way." [Intuition Roll 6] You think he's telling the truth.

(Rolled your questions into one because of your high speech roll. Also if push comes to shove you might want to remember that the chemical thrower on your back isn't just for decoration.)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 78/100
Stamina: 52/100
Carried Weight: 157/210
Inv:
Worn clothing: Heavy Duty Maintenance worksuit, sealed with helmet. Tear in the exterior layer, back. Hole in right arm, patched. slightly bloody. Partially covered in bile
Chemical thrower (Linked to canisters)
Backpack canisters (Linked to thrower)
Maintenance work card, Red
Maintenance work card, standard
Repair scrap
Maintenance Welder, Plasma and Arc. (50% charged)
Spare Energy Cell (Fully Charged)
Crowbar
Makeshift Knife x2
Chimera Pistol [15, In hand, aimed]
Status: Right arm mildly injured. Minor Concussion. [1]

Spoiler: NPC (click to show/hide)

Unchained Operative
Health 90/90
Stamina 80/90
Inv:
Worn Clothing: Darkened Hostile Environment Suit, Unchained Insignia. Getting a little rough, sealed.
12mm Flechette pistol [Loaded, in hand]
12mm Flechette cartridges x3
Combat knife

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 01:28:25 am

Dom hesitated. She didn't really have anything to gain by pursuing a fight. If she really wanted to, she could always find someone else willing to exchange a few punches. But could she trust him? Her female intuition said yes, and after a moment she sighed and switched her grip on the pistol so she was holding the grip out to him. "If I thought I could take the lot of you, I would," she said. "But I'm not an idiot."

"Just... fix whatever you've done when you leave and I'll forget about this incident."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets crispy fried
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 01:49:10 am

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 01:28:25 am

Dom hesitated. She didn't really have anything to gain by pursuing a fight. If she really wanted to, she could always find someone else willing to exchange a few punches. But could she trust him? Her female intuition said yes, and after a moment she sighed and switched her grip on the pistol so she was holding the grip out to him. "If I thought I could take the lot of you, I would," she said. "But I'm not an idiot."

b]

You hesitate for a moment before switching your grip on the pistol so you are holding the grip out to the Operative. "If I thought I could take the lot of you, I would," she said. "But I'm not an idiot." He walks the few steps forward to you and takes the weapon. "Thank you, I would not have liked to kill you." he pauses, and while you can't tell from behind his helmet, he sounds like he's smiling. "We could use a few people with that attitude though, just something for you to consider. What's your name?" It takes you a moment to realize you were just told that you'd make a good rebel. Something new everyday. "People call me Dom, Just... fix whatever you've done when you leave and I'll forget about this incident." [Speech roll 6+1 trust] He nods as you speak. "Well then Dom, we won't fix it entirely, that would make it too obvious that we were here, we will however leave it in a position to be fixed very easily. Until all bonds break." He does something with his hand. You're pretty sure he just saluted you.


Your outstanding actions have gained you +1 with the Unchained. You have completed the Prologue, give me a little while to write up the Chapter I starting junk.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 02:34:38 am

Tarran Smith: You don't remember much of what happened, you've got a few vague memories floating around your head about getting being drug by Taric and the Arbiter though those are fuzzy at best. You remember receiving medical treatment, after that though you're pretty sure you were kept heavily drugged. It felt like being drugged at least. Strange... you don't remember having a trial. You were sure they'd never miss the chance to publicly denounce your actions.

Taric Sizier: You and the Arbiter carried Tarran Smith away for confinement. Your mother, while startled to see an Arbiter, was grateful for the assistance with the power problem. Within an hour of the Arbiter sending a message the power to the Hydroponics bays came back online. The Arbiter only smiled when you asked her name and told you to wait for someone to call you when they were ready to put Tarran Smith on trial. In the meantime she sent you and the injured Hydroponics staff to a medical facility that would treat you at the Technocrat's expense. An apology for the system failing to catch the criminal before he hurt people. The doctor giving you a local anesthetic is the last thing you remember.

Trol Grane: Pain and shrieking voices is what you remember, that and little fingers digging in your head removing little bits of pain, silencing the voices... Smooth fingers, nice fingers, golden fingers... Your first clear memory since the fight at the Seventh World is waking up, strapped to a table with the older man who was at the fight standing over you with his hands on either side of your head. You yelled and tried to get free but a man was brought in with a syringe, whatever was in it took you out in seconds. Everything after that a dim haze that objects only occasionally surface out of.

Dominique Wakeman: You get out of the maintenance without a hitch, none of the people take much real notice of your injuries. You just worked a red shift, you aren't dead therefore you're probably fine. The observer seems impressed that you managed to fix the problem in the lower levels, even if you "Didn't have the materials" to repair the primary system. You get a nice bonus and off for the rest of the day. You get home and drink a little while musing over what the Operative said about becoming the unchained... Eh, oxymoronic fools probably have some chain of command that you'd have to report to. You settle back in bed for the day, resting your aching shoulder. In the middle of the night you wake up, at first you can't tell what's wrong but then you try and take a breath. Nothing happens. Nothing at all. You try to breathe and you try to scramble out of bed but lethargy is already claiming your body. Maybe you don't need to breathe... your vision goes blurry but you think you see a pair of white clad figures approach you. When you wake up you're at a hospital, you feel very hungover. The person watching you panics when you try to speak and doses you with an entire syringe of something... It feels like... something... fuzzy...... dark....

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Alright it is at this point that you tell me what you did and did not like. What sequences seemed boring or illogical, or just plain stupid. Since we're getting into the first real chapter it will help it not suck if we complain now.

Presently to be changed in Ch I

1. Each critter/NPC type I make gets a blurb on the Lore accumulated screen with average health/stamina items and skills.
2. There will be an area blurb about what the group, or individual is seeing that is seperate from the action text.
3. The lore accumulated will be updated each time something new comes up.
4. Weight x/x removed from enemies, will be added directly onto the tags of the items they are carrying.
5. All enemies will have their relevant skill bonuses applied correctly.
6. -Your suggestion here-

(Just don't complain about the retrieval teams that were sent for Tarran and Trol those were meant to hideously out match you, or psionics that's upcoming content.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 02:40:05 am

I liked Dominique's section. I always like having a chance to feel a character out and think about how they would react to stressful situations; for example, if she hadn't been so beat up by the time she got to the rebel she might've tried to fight him, but I think it was more interesting for her to admit defeat and rein in her violent impulses.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 02:41:30 am

I personally have nearly no bones to pick. Quite a good RTD, man. The only thing I find a little strange is putting Marcus behind the Deadheads; forcing me to cause damage when they could have just as easily did the ambush somewhere away from the public.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 02:42:31 am

It was good, taric played the sly bastard to tarran.

Though I was trying to get him to kill peter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 02:45:33 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 02:41:30 am

I personally have nearly no bones to pick. Quite a good RTD, man. The only thing I find a little strange is putting Marcus behind the Deadheads; forcing me to cause damage when they could have just as easily did the ambush somewhere away from the public.

They weren't supposed to be there, the power outage and the subsequent transfer of items (Which required Deadhead guards to oversee.) was caused by peter being bitchy, not Technocrat planning. The Arbiter didn't know you wouldn't have a clear path to the rendezvous. Plot niggle caused by combining your mission and Tarics.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 03:35:37 am

Area (Everyone): The room (If you can call it that) is small, two strides from one wall would take you to touching distance of the other. Two low benches are on either wall, there are doors on both ends. One door is marked with a fusion symbol, while the other is plain and gray. Gray does seem to be the dominant theme. Standing guard at the doors on either end of the room is a Deadhead guard. It seems unusually quiet. You are all bound into your seats by straps that seems to be made of golden light, as your press on them they glow brighter and press back on you. You feel a little odd, like you slept for a week with your mouth open... There are three other normal people in the room with you.

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Deadhead Guard A
Health: 150/150 (5 CPU)
Attire: Guard Uniform, Pristine.
Inv:
Stun Baton
Status: Fine

Deadhead Guard B
Health: 150/150 (5 CPU)
Attire: Guard Uniform, Pristine.
Inv:
Stun Baton
Status: Fine

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Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Trapped, NE seat.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, Pristine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Trapped, SE seat.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 8/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Trapped, SW seat.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 8/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Trapped, NW seat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 03:38:44 am

Attempt to use my dexterity to get my hands out of any restraints I may have on me.

I say we all use our best stats to try and get out of these restraints.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 03:43:31 am

Examine everything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 03:44:10 am

That's the thing I forgot to mention! All of your timelines are now locked together, so now each person has to post to advance the game. (Unless it is something really small and not time consuming at all.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 04:00:19 am

Dominique awoke blearily. What the hell...? she thought, looking around the room. Where am I? She tried to move, but something was holding her down. Damn it! Restraints were high among the list of things she did not like. Focusing on her arms, she tried to power out of the strange golden bonds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Trollan on February 14, 2011, 10:28:38 am

Introduce myself to the group, then look at my surroundings

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 11:54:08 am

Area (Everyone): The room (If you can call it that) is small, two strides from one wall would take you to touching distance of the other. Two low benches are on either wall, there are doors on both ends. One door is marked with a fusion symbol, while the other is plain and gray. Gray does seem to be the dominant theme. Standing guard at the doors on either end of the room is a Deadhead guard. It seems unusually quiet. You are all bound into your seats by straps that seems to be made of golden light, as your press on them they glow brighter and press back on you. You feel a little odd, like you slept for a week with your mouth open... There are three other normal people in the room with you.

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Deadhead Guard A
Health: 150/150 (5 CPU)
Attire: Guard Uniform, Pristine.
Inv:
Stun Baton
Status: Fine

Deadhead Guard B
Health: 150/150 (5 CPU)
Attire: Guard Uniform, Pristine.
Inv:
Stun Baton
Status: Fine

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Character: Tarran Smith

You don't like being restrained, and you try to slip your hands out of the bindings. [Dex roll 2+1] The bindings move with you though and after a couple minutes of struggle you stop. One of the other passengers is glaring murder at you head, you force your eyes to focus on him. Oh jolly, it's the little bastard from where you got ambushed. On of the other passengers is trying to get out of her bindings, and for a moment it looks like she might succeed. The her bindings flash, and there is a sudden whump of displaced air as full body fields cover you.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Trapped, NE seat.

Character: Taric Sizier

You look around trying to take in the big picture. [Observation 4] You can't be sure but you think you're in a spaceship, it explains why everything feels so very still. The light in the room comes from inset strips behind your ankles and another set about a foot above your head. Your other passangers seem an unremarkable lot for the most par- What the hell? The stupid terrorist who you're supposed to be standing witness against is sitting on the other end of the bench form you! Suddenly your restraints grow to cover your entire body save your head, it isn't uncomfortable but it does prevent most action. 

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, Pristine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Trapped, SE seat.

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Ugh. This is not your favorite way to wake up, you watch someone else try to struggle against their bonds to no avail [Str roll 2+2] still they aren't you. You press against the bonds, trying to bench them off of you. You get them almost a foot away when they suddenly flash red. Suddenly all of the passengers are covered up to their necks in the golden glow. Fan-freakin-tastic. 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 8/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Trapped, SW seat.

Character: Trol Grane

You feel that you should at least try and break the ice [Speech roll 2] unfortunately it would seem your mouth is still dry and you start hacking when take a breath to speak. Just when you think you've recovered enough the golden glow wraps around your body, making a cloak of energy all the way up to your neck.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 8/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Trapped, NW seat.

Suddenly a voice comes into the small room, theres a bit of static but it is still clear. "Good morning folks! Judging by the way your bindings just activated I'd say one of you ugly lot just woke up!" he laughs for a minute. "My name is Nathaniel, and for the next couple hours of luxurious flight I'm going to be your host. The stewards are ugly, I'm sorry, but not a one of the powers that be thinks my request for Yvette models is at all warranted. If you promise to play nice I'll tone your bindings back down a notch and then we can have a lovely conversation."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 11:57:39 am

"Ok, but I want to know what I'm doing in the same room as the terrorist who attacked the hydroponics area?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 12:09:25 pm

Dom looked up as one of the others mentioned a terrorist, but she didn't know which of the other two men in the room was who he meant. I guess the guy who asked that's not, and I haven't done anything. Well... nothing worse than usual, she amended, remembering the general disapproval of her attitude.

"Yeah, I wanna know what's going on here too. Flight? Where are you taking us?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 12:10:54 pm

"We're on a spaceship so that means Epsilon eridani, and I'm guessing the guys in brown are the terrorists."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 12:17:38 pm

Dom considered that for a moment. "...Makes sense," she conceded. "But I'm not sure why I'm here. Or you, either." He looked like a harmless sort of person. She turned to where the voice had come from. "Mind explaining that, Nathaniel?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 03:11:07 pm

"Woo, penny for the smart one." Nathaniel says "I don't know about terrorists but the uniforms you have on are color coded anyone in brown is considered a violent deviant. Green is for social, and blue is for physical, Red is for mental. Take it from me, try to get a red woman and you try to catch fire. Even if you succeed it still burns." He laughs again. "As to what you're doing here, you're deviants. You are, and I quote the little flyer I have here, 'A tarnish upon the boundless perfection of the Church of the Virgin World.' As to what you all did let me look at the guest list" The line cuts for a couple minutes before coming back on. "It looks like somebody felt a little lazy on their paperwork, you've all been listed as Deviation-22s. Happens sometimes when the want to move some people quickly, lot less paperwork. Anyways, we'll be hitting the gate shortly so if you have any particularly pertinent questions you might want to voice them now."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 03:27:31 pm

Social? Dom shifted about as much as she was able in the restraints, but that was too little to even get comfortable. What's a 22, anyway? She looked over at the guy she had been speaking to. He'd figured out the jumpsuits, maybe he knew about this too. "Any idea what this guy's on about?" she asked, tilting her head at the speaker the voice was coming from.

"And, uh, my name's Dominique Wakeman," she offered. It felt a little awkward to not introduce herself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 04:50:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 11:57:39 am

"Ok, but I want to know what I'm doing in the same room as the terrorist who attacked the hydroponics area?"

I respond by glaring at Taricus. "We wouldn't be in this mess if you had helped me."

Then ask Nathaniel: "How habitable is the planet we're traveling to, anyway?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 05:15:34 pm

"You're traveling to one of the moons of Zeus, you know the big freakin' gas giant, I call her Sheila. Mainly because, like a girl I know named Sheila, they don't let me do anything other than land and drop stuff off. You can breathe the air there, it's greenish, the planet not the air. Only half the planet is habitable, and one side always faces the sun. So half is so cold you'll need to keep your biometrics on you so you can look up your gender when you forget. The other side though isn't scalding hot by virtue of it sliding behind Zeus every 15 or so hours, where it will sit for around 12 hours before popping out again. I know this because I generally have nothing better to do than read Technocracy pamphlets and make conversation with Chuick and Larry which isn't exactly stimulating since they have very little more than Outdated calculators in their heads."  

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 05:24:04 pm

"Huh, sounds interesting. Anyway, is there any real reason why the moon is being colonized besides to just be a dump for people who aren't 'perfect'? Like, say, high quantities of valuable minerals or... Maybe alien ruins? Also, once we get there, are we free to go do whatever we want or what?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 06:33:42 pm

Nathaniel laughs. "Hey man, don't get like that, you are not being dumped. You are being given a valuable opportunity to shape a new life on the frontier of civilization. My job is to drop you off at a nice place where your efforts will be coordinated, and you'll be sent to one of the cities, towns, villages, whatever, to live a nice happy life, advance society, and generally do whatever colonists do." He sighs blowing a crackle over the Comm. "Technically I shouldn't be talking to you, but it's either you are the deadheads and until I get enough favors up to request some prettier flesh suits for them they are about as interesting to talk with as a stuffed moose. We'll be at the gate in twenty, the first time through for people is always a little... jarring." 


I'll give a chance for everyone to post a set of actions and/or talk to Nathaniel before jumping the ship through the gate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 06:41:02 pm

"Trust me, it's a dumping. Is basically the same as taking a city goer and forcing him to leave his home for a uncharted island with no way off. Oh, and I'm 95% sure the colonies will be either crap or nice crap with extremely tight laws. Or maybe there won't be any colonies at all and this moon is just a place to 'get rid of' people the Technocracy doesn't like. There is no freaking way they are just going to let us do whatever the hell we want once we're there."

Go limp to try and make the jump less painful then if I was standing stiff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 06:48:59 pm

"Hey, I'm going out on a limb here and saying that from your attitude you're a brown suit. Riddle me this, which is better: getting executed, or not getting executed. There is a base there, I've seen it, we'll land there. If they were dropping you off to die the probably would not be putting you on a planet where you have even a chance of surviving. Is there anyone less hostile and opinionated back there who wants to chat?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Trollan on February 14, 2011, 06:50:29 pm

No need to talk, the others have it sorted out.
However, I will listen in to discover whether he is a liar or not

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 06:54:49 pm

"Depends on what happens if you aren't executed. If your life living is worse then being dead, then, well, I'd take being executed. Oh, and I'm not being hostile, you're just being an idiot and thinking I'm hostile. Oh, wait, I am hostile right now, because you made me hostile, so I think you were right! Congratulations Mr. If Anyone Is Making Sense Then They Are Being Hostile."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 06:58:47 pm

"Jesus H. Christ... I hope you get to a nice colony of homosexual rapists. If you speak again I will shock you hard enough that you won't even notice the jump. Anyone else want to be an ass to the only helpful person?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 07:05:10 pm

"Go ahead, shock me. I've taken worse. You won't prove anything by shocking me, just that you've got a short temper. Dude, I'm not being an ass, I'm just pissed off at this whole situation is all. You should have expected at least one of us to be a little upset about being shot twice with a Disruptor Rifle and having your leg broken, then being dumped on a moon that might as well be half way across the galaxy."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 07:32:21 pm

"Oh stop arguing, it's not helping. I want to know why us greensuits going though?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 07:48:41 pm

"Yeah, that's what I'd like to know," Dom said. I don't know what's waiting for us there... damn, I wish I could come up with a plan of some kind. She looked over at the argumentative brown-suit. "You got shot twice? What were you doing?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 07:57:18 pm

"He tried to shoot an arbiter."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 08:15:39 pm

Nathaniel listens to the conversation for a few minutes befoore letting out a low whistle. "Well I guess a few shocks really don't mean much to someone crazy enough to try and shoot an arbiter, don't worry though I won't forget you. I'll give you a good jolt once we go through a gate, don't want to accidentally knock you out and help you by accident. I take great offense to you good as calling me a liar when I'm trying to answer your questions, which as an aside I'm not supposed to do. Anyway, you people in green will go to a different colony than the browns. They sort you out according to your deviation, it might be a little hard with your expediated paperwork but a green will nearly never be sent with a brown. I understand your concern, I might favor execution over being sent to live on a colony with the arbiter shooting brownie."

"We'll hit the gate in 5, time to pray for a miracle."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 08:18:58 pm

"Atleast that problem is taken care of, Thank you." Brace for warp.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 08:39:43 pm

Dominique: Nothing.

Trol: [Detect lie roll 4+1] You don't think he's lying, he doesn't seem too sure of himself sometimes... but he isn't trying to lie to you.

Taric: You try to steel yourself, you have no clue what for but you make a good try at it.

Tarran: You let your body relax in preparation for the gate, you don't know what's going to happen but it can't hurt to try this.


All: After a few minutes of nothing happening you begin to think Nathaniel might have been exaggerating. Then his voices comes over the comm again. "Alright deviants, just force yourself to breathe." The room seems to be buzzing, it starts low but then grows into a bone numbing thrum. Maybe that's all there is... Suddenly it feels like something is inhaling you, you don't feel hot or cold, you don't feeling anything at all on your skin. You try to scream your body stretches beyond it's limit, and then nothing. Absolute Nothing. Then the process reverses, it seems faster this time. You feel like you were just sneezed out of the universe.

Tarran: [End 2] The jump leaves you feeling sick to your stomach and disoriented, you think you might puke on someone. Nathaniel makes good on his word and shocks you as the ship exits jump. [End 4] You were right, this is like a taser pulse. Practically recreational.

Taric: [End 5] Whoah. That was... actually kind of cool.

Trol: [End 3] Shit... if you could move your hands you would be clutching your head. That felt a little too much like what that bastard did to you at the seventh world.

Dominique [End 1] Oh god... What was... You throw up on the deadhead guard.


"Wow that was a good one, everyone alright back there?" Nathaniels asks "We'll be at sheila in 10 minutes."

Once again, a round of conversation and or action and you'll get to the moon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 08:40:59 pm

"Are we going to do that again?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 08:42:59 pm

"Probably not for you, maybe though... maybe. You're a social though so there's always the chance you'll clean up, who knows you may make pilot."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 08:44:01 pm

Stare at Taric: "I sure hope not. Jeez."

Then say to Nathaniel: "Thanks for the taze, Nathaniel. Felt good. Now, I think I might be ready to puke, so unless you like your ship having throw-up on it, I'd like to request a bucket, please."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 08:47:17 pm

"Wait, I'm guessing we're going to a rehab facility right?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 08:50:42 pm

"Either that, or we're going to a firing squad."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 08:53:12 pm

"That'll be you, unfortunatly they aren't shooting you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 08:54:26 pm

"Don't really care what you do back there, you did say please though which is something."

The deadhead without vomit on it suddenly registers a command and holds its hat out in front of Tarran.

"I don't have any buckets on board, so use the hat. Don't worry about the guards, I'll have someone hose them off when we dock next. You won't be going directly to rehab, your group is being shunted off to a secondary administative facility due to the primary having all docks full at the moment."

"And captain cynic, you might not mind the shock but I will have the deadhead fling your own puke on you when you're done if you don't lighten up. Cheers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 08:57:21 pm

"HA, that'll atleast get the rest of us laughing. But how many people is the technocracy shipping off for all the primary ports to be full?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 08:59:59 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 08:53:12 pm

"That'll be you, unfortunatly they aren't shooting you."

Quote from: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 08:57:21 pm

"HA, that'll atleast get the rest of us laughing. But how many people is the technocracy shipping off for all the primary ports to be full?"

"I'll remember to kick your ass for saying those two sentences some day, good sir."

Quote from: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 08:54:26 pm

"And captain cynic, you might not mind the shock but I will have the deadhead fling your own puke on you when you're done if you don't lighten up. Cheers.

"I would lighten up if you all would stop acting like assholes to me. Jesus, guys, I would be your friends if you didn't take everything I say as an attack towards you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 09:01:08 pm

"Who said we were, we've nothing else to do."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 09:05:25 pm

"Look brownie, you could be a murderer, a rapist, a torture nut. I don't know, I'm talking to you and being generally reasonable. Hell man I gave you a hat to vomit in, can't ask for more than that." Nathaniel considers for a moment. "They're probably doing maintenance, if they were the size of this shuttle it would take about five-hundred to fill it. Or it could be a couple cruisers and a handful of other ships."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 09:14:34 pm

"By reasonable you mean overreacting. Dude, if you can't take this then how do you even survive this job anyway? By getting revenge? On a person that's only having a bad day and not actually attacking you in the first place? Dude, that's not healthy. Oh, and by the way, I am none of those three. I'm a rebel, and darned proud of it.

Anyway, we'll be out of each-other's hairs soon anyway. So just calm the frick down like I'm trying to do so you don't spend the return journey angry and pissed off."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 09:22:05 pm

Nathaniel laughs "Hey, I'm a pilot who gets the job of shooting the gate. We aren't renowned for being the sanest bastards. Shoulda guessed you were a rebel, arrogance, superiority, the works. You shoulda been a different Dev though... I guess you did some stuff other than denounce the Church. Besides, I'm not angry man, hell I think you're funny as hell. Besides, I think everyone else in the back was also entertained by you being shocked."

"Everyone who thinks shocking the brownie is funny say aye!"

Both the dead heads yell "Aye!" together.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 09:23:18 pm

"AYE!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 09:30:23 pm

"*Sigh*. Why am I the only one in this room that takes us being sent to a random moon seriously?" *Smacks head into wall* "...Anyway, what's the ETA? My legs—by that I mean my whole body—is starting to get sore."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Trollan on February 14, 2011, 09:30:48 pm

Introduce myself to everyone in the back.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Taricus on February 14, 2011, 09:31:58 pm

"Eh, We're better off enjoying the trip." Make myself comfortable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 09:36:00 pm

"Very zen of you...  We've got a little time yet brownie, get yourselves aquainted while I hail the docks. When the air starts getting hot and the ship starts shaking we're hitting atmosphere."

"When the screaming starts that means the atmosphere is hitting us."

You can't tell whether he's kidding or not.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 14, 2011, 11:12:50 pm

"Ugh..." Dom said, feeling miserable. Physical pain she could take, but this was something else althogether. And to make matters worse, now she looked like a weak girl. Which she wasn't. At least she had been able to turn her head to the side; she would've been really ticked off otherwise. She closed her eyes and listened to the argument, trying to get past the feeling of nausea.

When her stomach settled down, she opened her eyes again and took stock of the situation. "I am taking it seriously," she said to the self-professed rebel. "I'm just not sure what I can do about it." Normally she had a sense of control over a situation. She could beat almost every problem she faced into submission. This was something else entirely, and being completely unmoored from the world she knew - literally - was making her feel slightly depressed.

"Anyway... do you have a plan or somethin'?" she asked, looking at Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 11:16:10 pm

"Well, seeing as we're restrained in every way... No. I may hatch a plan once we're down on the moon, though."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue Complete! Prepare to chapter I!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2011, 11:46:16 pm

All: "Alright people, prepare to disengage the artificial gravity. We'll be in the atmosphere in 30" It's barely noticeable at first but a shake starts to build in the ship. In seconds the entire ship is rumbling, as Nathaniel warned the air begins to heat up. "Don't worry travelers, we'll be through it in a minute." The fact that the crazy bastard is trying to be reassuring is suddenly very frightening. Just a moment after you're sure something has gone horribly wrong the pressure on you begins to abate.

"Well that wasn't so bad was it." Nathaniel seems to be talking mostly to himself now. "Through the interference now..." The ship feels a lot different when it's not traveling through space, it rumbles and rocks slightly on air currents. "This is carrier shuttle 188326, warm up a dock for us would you?" He seems to have forgotten to turn the intercom off. "I repeat this is carrier shuttle 188326, pilot Nathaniel Hoke. Requesting an empty dock." You hear nothing through the comms for a few minutes. This does not feel right at all. You feel the ship begin to slow, wherever you're going it seems you're almost there.

"Alright, if someone is playing games over there I'm going to strangle them. Give me a damn docking authorization." Once again the request seems to be met with silence. Suddenly another voice comes on, female and much fainter. "Let their chains be broken, and their cords taken from off us." There is a significant pause before Nathaniel answers. "Is it april fools? I don't have a calendar in here and I don't really know what day it is. Just give me the docking authorization for shuttle 188326." There is no response from the other end of the line and a long moment passes before Nathaniels extremely surprised voice comes back on. "What? You can't be fu-" The shuttle veers sharply, causing you to strain against the cocoons of light as you are twisted sideways. "Alright deviants, there is a problem. They're shooting at us. I think I can get the shuttle dow-" Something hits the shuttle hard and an impossibly load roar fills your ears. After your senses recover from the sheer wall of sound that hit you the first thing they process is that you're in freefall. It doesn't last long, and the crippled shuttle hits the ground with a surprisingly soft thump. Surprisingly soft meaning you didn't turn into a pancake immediately, surprisingly soft is still more than enough to knock you unconscious.

Waking up is surprising, you weren't exactly expecting to be doing that ever again. Taking in your surroundings you find them much the same, if darker, heavily dented, and scented heavily with char and something odd the you don't recognize. The passenger bay of the shuttle survived largely intact, the only significant damage is to the door that you presume led out. It has been blasted halfway off its hinges, and it leans ajar letting in a leak of some form of translucent green jelly that appears to be steaming off almost as rapidly as it intrudes through the broken door. The cocoons of golden light that held you before have become nothing more than a flickering nimbus surrounding each of you. Judging by the condition of the only deadhead in the room you feel that the energy sacks saved your life.

Either someone really hates you, or they really like you. It's difficult to tell which.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Woozy

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, Pristine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Woozy

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 8/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Woozy

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 8/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Woozy

Spoiler: On ground (click to show/hide)

Shattered corpse of guard.
Stun baton [5lbs, charged]

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 11:59:37 pm

"God... Damn... Urgh, it just keeps getting better and better. Alright, everyone, we're clearly going to have to work with each-other now. We might as well introduce ourselves. My name is Tarran. Tarran Smith. I'm a freedom fighter responsible for the death of Harold Szero, and Tamika Bock. I'm pretty good with a gun and I'm usually good at talking to people. Don't ask me to pick up crates, though, because I'm not exactly the strongest man in the universe. Anyone strong? Because I'd recommend you grab a baton instead of me grabbing one, since I'm not really the best at melee weapons."

Get up and slug towards the exit door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 12:22:54 am

Dominique got up, throwing aside the chair she'd been restrained in. Damn, it felt good to be on her feet and moving again! She rolled her shoulders and stretched her legs, getting used to the feeling of movement again. "Someone strong? That'd be me you're looking for. As I said earlier, name's Dom Wakeman. I was a grunt maintenance worker, moved a lot of heavy shit, beat a lot of people up with my bare hands. And sometimes crowbars," she said, as if trying to make a joke out of it.

She picked up the baton and stuck it into her belt. "Here, let me." She trudged across the floor of the cargo hold and started pulling at the door, trying to get it open. "That chick we heard over the speaker... she one of your people? That shit about chains and cords... that sounds like freedom fighter talk."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Trollan on February 15, 2011, 12:25:08 am

Um, I sorta suck at roleplaying, so I'm just not gonna bother.
Introduce myself, see if the guard has anything useful

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 12:58:19 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 12:22:54 am

"That chick we heard over the speaker... she one of your people? That shit about chains and cords... that sounds like freedom fighter talk."

"Damned if I know. I've never heard her voice before in my life. As far as I know they could be another insane group of people, like the technocracy, only fighting for different ideals. Or maybe they're all insane and are just being insane. Or maybe even they're being mind controlled. I have no idea whatsoever. But one thing's for sure; they don't care if we die or not."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 01:12:05 am

Follow the woman in green.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Draignean on February 15, 2011, 02:17:16 am

Area: Passenger hold of a downed carrier shuttle. 15' long, 7' high, 10' wide. Dark, banged to hell. Strange green jelly seeping in. Door to Reactor on one end, door to unknown on the other. Door to unknown is damaged and ajar.

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 14, 2011, 11:59:37 pm

"God... Damn... Urgh, it just keeps getting better and better. Alright, everyone, we're clearly going to have to work with each-other now. We might as well introduce ourselves. My name is Tarran. Tarran Smith. I'm a freedom fighter responsible for the death of Harold Szero, and Tamika Bock. I'm pretty good with a gun and I'm usually good at talking to people. Don't ask me to pick up crates, though, because I'm not exactly the strongest man in the universe. Anyone strong? Because I'd recommend you grab a baton instead of me grabbing one, since I'm not really the best at melee weapons."

Get up and slug towards the exit door.

 You get up, swearing vigorously to get the blood flowing through you again. You introduce yourself, including your two largest achievements as a freedom fighter. Announcing that you killed people is always a good icebreaker, there isn't much that can be said awkwardly after that. You walk across the uneven footing of the little room and get to the damaged door, you pull on it but it seems to have jammed during the crash. You think you'd rather let Dom try it first. You watch as she sets her back into it with the certainty of experience and pulls the protesting door open. You're starting to like this woman.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Woozy

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 12:22:54 am

Dominique got up, throwing aside the chair she'd been restrained in. Damn, it felt good to be on her feet and moving again! She rolled her shoulders and stretched her legs, getting used to the feeling of movement again. "Someone strong? That'd be me you're looking for. As I said earlier, name's Dom Wakeman. I was a grunt maintenance worker, moved a lot of heavy shit, beat a lot of people up with my bare hands. And sometimes crowbars," she said, as if trying to make a joke out of it.

She picked up the baton and stuck it into her belt. "Here, let me." She trudged across the floor of the cargo hold and started pulling at the door, trying to get it open. "That chick we heard over the speaker... she one of your people? That shit about chains and cords... that sounds like freedom fighter talk."

Oh it feels good to stretch you think as you finally manage to pop that crick in your back that's been annoying you for the last half hour. Your stretching scatters the golden motes that used to contain you and they fade into the air in seconds. You introduce yourself, you don't know these people but it doesn't hurt to get acquainted with the only faces that haven't been trying to kill you in a while. You grab the baton that the deadhead doesn't need anymore and clip it onto your jumpsuit. You walk to the damaged door with Tarran, and the man called Taric follows you. Tarran being a gentleman gives you an opportunity to prove your strength, you feel a need to do so after vomiting your way through the jump. [Strength 4+1] The crash had caused the door to buckle slightly and part of it is firmly wedged into the frame, even so as you put you brace against it and pull it makes a tortured scream of metal on metal and moves enough to admit a person. More of the Jelly seeps into the room from... whoah. Outside.

Item added: Stun Baton

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Woozy

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 01:12:05 am

Follow the woman in green.

You decide sticking with Dominique, she seemed alright and she might keep Tarran from trying to kill you over what you've said. You follow her up the broken door, and watch in awe as she practically rips the thing of its hinges with her bare hands. Damn. You notice more the green jelly on the ground, and you kneel down to get a better look. [Int 3+1] You can't be sure but you think it's some form of impact gel, the ship must have deployed it when it calculated inevitable impact. Harmless and it will burn off in atmosphere. The Technocracy may be irritating, but they know how to build. As you stand up Dom gets the door open enough for a person to walk through. The view is breathtaking.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, Pristine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Woozy

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 15, 2011, 12:25:08 am

Introduce myself, see if the guard has anything useful

Wow, that was one hell of a ride. You stand up and dust yourself off scattering the nimbus of light that had gathered around you. Looks like you're stuck with these people, might as well get to know each other. "Name is Trol Grane, I worked as an Enforcer for a casino. Did a little work making sure people got what they needed outside of Technocrat channels as well. Got picked up in an ambush." Well that about sums it up. You think about going into the story of the rest of your life but after what happened last time you aren't sure you can handle that kind of rejection again. The destroyed deadhead won't be needing any of his stuff anymore, and after the woman called Dominique grabs his stun club you rifle through his clothes for anything useful. [Luck 4] You get your hands a little bloody poking through the things shattered corpse but you do find a small knife concealed inside the deadhead's waistband. You wipe your hands on the deadheads clothes. As you turn back to the others you hear a horrible screech, you realize the screech is coming from the door that Dominique is hauling open. You walk up to get a view with the rest. It's just... damn.

Item Added: Small knife

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife
Status: Woozy

All: The ship crashed so that the door Dominique forced up was angled slightly into the sky, giving a breathtaking first view of an alien sky. The sun is dimmer and a different shade than what your mind says it ought to be... The big thing though is the massive shape of Zeus, the gas gaint this moon orbits. Nathaniel told you that night only comes to this planet because Zeus eclipses the sun, you didn't quite understand the ramifications of that until now. It blocks out a huge portion of the sky, and all but the edge is only dimly visible. The sheer wrongness of it makes a primal part of your brain want to crawl back into the ship and hide. You can't help but just stare for a few minutes. As you take in the scene around you, you begin to understand just how lucky you were. The ship ends a couple feet after the door, raggedly sheared off by whatever hit the ship. Little bits of black and twisted metal adorn the area you can see. Something tells you Nathaniel isn't healthy and well. The area you can see is mostly dirt, blackened by the heat of your impact. You can see what sort of looks like trees but the haze from the dissipating Impact gel makes detail a little difficult.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 02:22:01 am

Find Nathaniel

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 02:28:42 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 02:22:01 am

Find Nathaniel

Dude... It's not worth it, he's very likely dead, and your character should know it.

"Biiiiiig mother. Anyway, let's see what's around."

Climb to the top of the ship and examine the surroundings.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 02:31:56 am

"Well it rude not to introduce myself. Taric Sizier: Black hacker."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 02:35:45 am

"So you're a smart guy, eh? Well, hopefully you'll be able to carry your weight. And if you do, then we'll get along just fine.

Right after I jab you in the stomach when you least expect it in revenge for those two lines you said a little bit back.

Other then that, though, I'm sure we'll get along just fine."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Draignean on February 15, 2011, 02:36:51 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 02:28:42 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 02:22:01 am

Find Nathaniel

Dude... It's not worth it, he's very likely dead, and your character should know it.

Yeah, the ship took a direct hit to the cockpit, Nathaniel didn't make it. You're breathing him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 02:37:10 am

"Alright, But expect your equipment to start spouting porn if you do so." Continue to follow Dom

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 03:05:24 am

Dom looked up at the sky. "Damn..." she said with a brief whistle through her teeth. She thought she knew before, but it was really hitting her that she wasn't home anymore. Taric and Tarran argued while she looked around, taking in her surroundings. "I wonder how far we are from anything?" she mused as she hopped down to the ground.

We got shot down... So we can't be that far from some sort of civilization. But on the other hand, said people destroyed the transport. It might not be a good idea to go looking for them. This is all over my head... guess I'll just see what everyone else thinks, she thought, running a hand through her hair. "Yo, guys. What we should do? Try to get to civilization or what?" Dominique poked among the wreckage for a moment, trying to figure out which way they had been heading before the crash from the skids.

"Can't say I like the idea, what with them already having shot us down once. But it probably ain't safe out here, either," she said.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 03:09:52 am

"We should salvage what we can, we don't know what or who shot us down."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 03:13:47 am

"I say we avoid the people that shot us down unless we have no other choices. It'd just be stupid to go to them. Anyway, it's likely that not everyone has gone to their side, so we should look around for small villages and towns. Failing that, I guess our only option is to go to their base and attempt to kick the crap out of them."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 03:15:48 am

"The technocracy don't gain anything by shooting us down, It's probably some rebels."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Trollan on February 15, 2011, 10:58:07 am

Follow the others

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Draignean on February 15, 2011, 05:17:14 pm

All: You're standing in the mouth of the damaged shuttle, the alien sky pressing down on you. The surrounding area is somewhat obscured by the evaporating impact gel. From what you can see the area immediately around you is bare ground, whether it was like that before you crashed a shuttle into it you don't know.

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 02:28:42 am

Climb to the top of the ship and examine the surroundings.

You clamber on top of the Damaged shuttle for a better view. [Dex roll 1] The jump through the gate and the crash have left you a little ungainly and you fall off the side of the shuttle, this is not your day. [Luck roll 5] Luckily you avoid bruises by landing in one of the dissipating puddles of impact gel and also avoid impaling yourself on one of the twisted pieces of shuttle. From your position on the ground you have a great view of the sky, you would say that you've got an hour or two left until twilight.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 63/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: On back, Outside.

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 03:09:52 am

"We should salvage what we can, we don't know what or who shot us down."

You introduce yourself to everyone, your profession might not be a lot of help in the ass end of nowhere but you need to get to know each other as best you can to survive. You and Tarran exchange pleasantries and he promises you a fist in the gut, you promise him porn. You think you've gotten the short end of the deal. Still you search around for anything to salvage. [Observation roll 4] One of the wings on the shuttle is still mostly intact, and mounted on the underside is a point defense cannon. It would certainly be better than nothing if you can dismount it and rig it to fire as a heavy weapon.

You'll need someone's help to remove the point defense cannon, if you enlist someones help I will process your turn separately.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, Pristine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Fine, outside.

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 03:05:24 am

Dom looked up at the sky. "Damn..." she said with a brief whistle through her teeth. She thought she knew before, but it was really hitting her that she wasn't home anymore. Taric and Tarran argued while she looked around, taking in her surroundings. "I wonder how far we are from anything?" she mused as she hopped down to the ground.

We got shot down... So we can't be that far from some sort of civilization. But on the other hand, said people destroyed the transport. It might not be a good idea to go looking for them. This is all over my head... guess I'll just see what everyone else thinks, she thought, running a hand through her hair. "Yo, guys. What we should do? Try to get to civilization or what?" Dominique poked among the wreckage for a moment, trying to figure out which way they had been heading before the crash from the skids.

"Can't say I like the idea, what with them already having shot us down once. But it probably ain't safe out here, either," she said.

You hop down from the shuttle, looking at the wreckage to see if you can find out where you were going before the shit hit the fan. [Intuition roll 6] Its a lot like looking at someone's head after you hit it REALLY hard, with that comparison in mind you are able to find a general direction. The ship was traveling to the... uh.. the... Fuck. North and south don't have a damn bit of reference here. The ship got turned around as it fell, if the door out of the shuttle was north then the ship would have been heading south-south-east.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fine, outside.

---

Character Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 15, 2011, 10:58:07 am

Follow the others

You follow the group out of the shuttle and observe as Tarran falls off the side. You wonder how he ever became a freedom fighter. Still your group needs to be able to see where they are going if you're going to get anywhere, and you attempt the same climb to the top of the shuttle. [Dex roll 3] You almost fall off twice, and it's a bitch of a climb but you make it to the top and look around. (-8 Stamina) With the added height you get a new appreciation for how strange this is, you feel agoraphobic. Your crash sight is in the middle of what seems to be a perfectly circular depression. In the center of the depression is a large structure, with three spires sticking out of a bubble, you judge it be about a mile off. The structure is emitting massive plumes of smoke, you don't think that's normal. On the outside of the Depression outward sloping walls of pale green streaked with yellow rise up at least a hundred feet in the air, [Observation roll 4] they appear biological. You can't see whatever is over them. If the door of the ship was south then the city would be roughly NE of here.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/100
Stamina: 92/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife
Status: Woozy

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 05:42:30 pm

"Fragitfragfrigpah! Dammit. Hey, Trol, see anything up there?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 07:29:18 pm

"Hey, can someone help me remove the cannon, we may be able to use it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 07:34:32 pm

"Don't look at me, physical work isn't exactly my strong point. However, considering Dominique just moved a metal door, I say you ask her for help."

Jog around the general area looking for anything of interest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Trollan on February 15, 2011, 07:53:13 pm

Tell the group about what I see, then look around some more

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 08:01:37 pm

"All right, sure." Dom could easily see the advantage in having a ship's armament on hand. "Whatcha need?" she asked, coming over to see how she could help out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 08:03:45 pm

"I just need it removed, I can rig it up as a heavy weapon if you can do so"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 08:07:03 pm

Dominique nodded in response and looked at the way it fitted onto the wing. "It might take a little work, but I think I got this." She rubbed her hands together, preparing to rip the cannon off of the wing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 08:08:32 pm

Taric prepared to assist Dom

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Draignean on February 15, 2011, 08:23:08 pm

Free actions

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 15, 2011, 07:53:13 pm

Tell the group about what I see, then look around some more

"I see something! There is a structure of some kind that way." You point to the silver dome. "It's smoking though. Now, off that way." You turn and point to the wall of green. "Is some sort of greenish wall, it looks like it's made of plants." [Observation roll 3] It's hard to get an accurate distance here, the bare flats of the depression give you almost no point of reference. You think it's about twice as far to the greenish wall than it is to the City thing, this too you relay to the rest of the group.
 

Taric and Dominique

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 08:01:37 pm

"All right, sure." Dom could easily see the advantage in having a ship's armament on hand. "Whatcha need?" she asked, coming over to see how she could help out.

Quote from: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 08:03:45 pm

"I just need it removed, I can rig it up as a heavy weapon if you can do so"

The point defense cannon was knocked partially out by the impact, with the two of you you might just be able to get it out. [Taric Mec roll 1 (Bonus Negated) + Dom str roll 1 (Bonus negated) Vs Difficulty 8]  Dom struggles with it for a minute while Taric tries to get the wires aligned right. Things go very VERY wrong. Taric bares the wrong set of wires just as Dominique slips in the thin coat of impact gel residue on the ground. She tries to catch herself on the cannon but twists it sideways and comes free instead, crossing the two wires that Taric just bared in the process. [Luck roll 6] In a small miracle neither of you are injured by the falling cannon or the suddenly arcing wires. The ship however begins to make very unhappy noises. [luck roll 5] Somehow enough of the ships systems remained functional to give you a warning. You hear a distorted voice warble out of the passenger section. "Unathorized interface detected, flashing reactor in two minutes and thirty seconds." Well shit, that can't be good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 08:25:51 pm

"Shit" Get the cannon away from the ship.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Draignean on February 15, 2011, 08:28:27 pm

I wouldn't, the thing is dead weight since you guys botched the removal. If you want to you can, but right now it's just a 50lb hunk of metal. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 08:30:43 pm

edited.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and so it begins.
Post by: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 08:35:13 pm

"GUYS, WHAT DID YOU DO?"

Make my jog around the ship a sprint away from the ship.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 08:55:38 pm

"Shit, I don't know," Dom replied as she struggled to her feet. "We tried to get the damn cannon off..." There wasn't time to talk about it. "Jump!" she yelled up to Trollan. "I'll catch ya!" The faster he was on the ground, the faster they could get outta there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Trollan on February 15, 2011, 11:13:58 pm

Jump off, get the fuck outta there

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 12:15:21 am

Area:You're standing in the mouth of the damaged shuttle, the alien sky pressing down on you. The surrounding area is somewhat obscured by the evaporating impact gel. From what you can see the area immediately around you is bare ground, whether it was like that before you crashed a shuttle into it you don't know

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 15, 2011, 11:13:58 pm

Jump off, get the fuck outta there

You jump off the shuttle, [Luck roll 3] [Dominique Str roll 1 (bonus negated)] You manage to land on dominique, apparently you're heavier than you look, or she wasn't prepared.  You both go down in a heap. (Dom and Trol, -5 Health) There are going to be bruises, right now though there is no time for that and you run. Fast.
 

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/100
Stamina: 92/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife
Status: Fine, outside.

---

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 15, 2011, 08:55:38 pm

"Shit, I don't know," Dom replied as she struggled to her feet. "We tried to get the damn cannon off..." There wasn't time to talk about it. "Jump!" she yelled up to Trollan. "I'll catch ya!" The faster he was on the ground, the faster they could get outta there.

You get ready to catch Trol as he jumps off.  [Luck roll 3, Str roll 1 (bonus negated)] You adjust your footing at the wrong moment and Trol smashes into you, setting both of on the rather inhospitable ground.  (Dom and Trol, -5 Health) You pull yourself up with all haste and run with rest of the group.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fine, outside.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 15, 2011, 08:25:51 pm

"Shit" Get away from the ship.

Choosing a choice profanity as your mantra of the moment you get the hell away from the ship, following Tarran on his own flight.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, Pristine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Fine, outside.

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 15, 2011, 08:35:13 pm

Make my jog around the ship a sprint away from the ship.

You intended to see if there was anything of note around the ship before it started warbling warnings at you. Your almost lazy jog turned into a panicked sprint very VERY quickly though, 'flash' could mean a lot of things. When dealing with a fusion reactor most of those things were stuff you didn't stay to watch.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 63/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, Good. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Fine, Outside.

About 2 minutes later: As you run away from the ship it begins to emit a whine that's audible even at this distance, there is no way that's a good sign. You stretch your legs running as fast as they can carry you. There is a flash of white light from behind you, you have a split second to think "That's it?" before the sound of the explosion hits you. Following quickly on the heels of the ridiculously loud explosion is a blast of hot and dusty air, punctuating by flying bits of exploded ship.

 Trol Grane:  [Luck roll 3] You blaze across the barren plain as little chunks of ship whiz by you, you turn your head to look behind you just in time to see a sheet of metal flying at you edge on. [dex roll 5+1] You dive to one side as it whistles through the air you just vacated. -10 Stamina

Dominique Wakeman: [Luck roll 2] You seems to be in a bad section of the blast, and multiple chunks of fist sized metal bounce past you. [dex roll 3] You do your best make yourself a small target while you're running but several chunks of metal strike you, tearing the skin and definately leaving bruises for later. -10 HP -10 Stamina

Taric Sizier: [Luck roll 3] The blast doesn't seem to be throwing too much your way, but there have been enough close calls to let you know that getting out of this without harm is unlikely. [Dex roll 3] Most of it misses you but a jagged piece of metal leaves shallow gash across your side. -8HP -10 Stamina
 
Tarren Smith: [Luck roll 3] Why the fuck does this crazy BS happen to you? Running away from an exploding fusion reactor while bits of shrapnel come inches from killing you was not in the plan for your life. [dex roll 3] A flying bit of metal hits you from behind, it bounces off. but not before leaving a gouge in your back. -8HP -10 Stamina

All, 15 seconds later The hot wind Ceases quickly, leaving swirling eddies of dust and small pieces of metal on the ground. You take stock of your situation. Four injured people, on a strange planet, without shelter, in what appears to be a man made strip of desert, the only shelter you do know of contains people who you are fairly certain tried to kill you. [luck roll 4] You ran mostly towards the smoking city, and your little sprint got you out of your crater enough that you can see it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 12:22:00 am

Wow, lots of 3s.

"Aaaaahhhhh that stings.

Well, we might as well start towards that... Thing."

Move towards the city. Help Taric if he needs help.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 12:25:40 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 12:22:00 am

Wow, lots of 3s.

Yeah, I guess fate decided it needed a round of blah to balance the Hyperfail and incredible luck of last round.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 12:27:35 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 12:25:40 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 12:22:00 am

Wow, lots of 3s.

Yeah, I guess fate decided it needed a round of blah to balance the Hyperfail and incredible luck of last round.

I'm just glad none of us rolled a 1 luck roll or dexterity roll. That would have been bad.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 12:39:01 am

o.O lol. She can't even catch a guy - I blame it on both the sun in her eyes and poor footing.

Once everything was over with, Dominique poked her head out from between her arms and looked around. Tarran was already on his feet and pointing out the city, suggesting they move to it. She wasn't feeling up to suggesting much since her last two attempts to help out had been pretty much failure, and while she wanted to hit something for it, she thought she'd try to wait until they found someone even slightly responsible for shooting down the ship.

"All right. I'm with you," she said with a sigh as she stood up, trying to brush some of the debris from her clothing. She couldn't do much about the minor cuts and light bruises she'd sustained, but at least there hadn't been anything debilitating.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Trollan on February 16, 2011, 01:16:05 am

Follow the group, knife at the ready

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Taricus on February 16, 2011, 02:15:05 am

Keep moving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 02:56:42 am

Area: Barrens, Heading to the smoking administrative center you were being sent to by shuttle.

Group: [Luck roll 1] Trol's predictions as to the distance were terrible, and judging from new predictions it's closer to five miles to the structure, still the badlands offer sure footing, and you set a brisk pace. [Observation 2]  You make it thirty minutes minutes before you realize that the dust cloud between you and the structure that you've been focused on is being kicked up by a vehicle. When you notice what it is it's too late to run, and there is nowhere to hide. Nothing to do but grip what weapons you have and continue. You get a better view of the vehicle as it pulls in closer, it has three axles and four wheels to each axle. The nose is shaped like a wedge and is but inches from the ground, it doesn't appear to have any embedded weapons. [Failed roll not shown] It pulls up along side you, about twenty-five feet away, and a hatch opens on the side. Letting a pair of people in greenish hostile environment suits out onto the badlands, those suits were obviously not designed to conceal them in this area. They are both armed with a rifle of some kind, [Observation roll 4] energy weapons judging from the lack of protruding magazines. An amplified voice comes out of the vehicle. "Get into the transport, or we'll shoot you. Keep your hands visible at all times, or we'll shoot you. Do anything stupid, and we'll shoot you." the voice finishes the sentence with a rather vicious certainty.     

(Since your actions were all basically identical and none of your wounds need/can be treated your actions were rolled together. Don't worry I promise things will get more exciting soon, just have to get you out of the barrens.)

 

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Stamina: 82/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Status: Fine, outside.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/100
Stamina: 90/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, torn. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fine, outside.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 50/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, ripped, slightly bloody. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Fine, outside.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, ripped, slightly bloody. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Fine, Outside.

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Unidentified human 1
Uninjured
Wearing: Hostile Environment Suit, dirty, patched, slightly bloody.
Weapon: Unknown Energy rifle.

Unidentified human 2
Uninjured
Wearing: Hostile Environment Suit, Fine.
Weapon: Unknown Energy rifle.

Unidentified Vehicle
Good Condition

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 03:02:09 am

Wow, we failed quite badly.

"...I say we listen to them guys."

Action 1: (Use my charisma) "Alright, we'll come with you. On one condition; you tell us what's going on around here."

Action 2 so I don't waste a turn just getting in: Get into da transport.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Taricus on February 16, 2011, 03:03:19 am

Examine their equipment while moving towards the transport.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Trollan on February 16, 2011, 10:29:18 am

[b Just hop in, I don't wanna turn out like Ceal[/b].

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 11:01:27 am

"Damn it..." Dom muttered under her breath. Damn guns. If they didn't have them she'd thrash them within an inch of their lives. But since they did, she'd just have to wait for an opportune moment when the rifle's advantage - range - was negated. Maybe when they were in the transport...

She sighed and moved towards it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 01:19:19 pm

Area: Barrens. Some distance away from the city.


Tarran Smith:

Quote from: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 03:02:09 am

 (Use my charisma) "Alright, we'll come with you. On one condition; you tell us what's going on around here."  Get into da transport.

You need answers, you don't feel your odds are that great at putting conditions on people who have the transport, the armor, and the weapons but it can't hurt too badly to try. "Alright, we'll come with you. On one condition; you tell us what's going on around here." You shout at the vehicle. [Gather Information roll 3+1-1 situation, VS Will roll 6+1]  "Forget it kid, you will get in the armadillo or you will be shot. That was one of the conditions, after that you are free to ask many goddamn questions as you like and we will be free to ignore them." The voice on the loudspeaker crackles out. Well you might not know anything more than the class of transport you're going in, but that's something at least. You walk past the guards and get into the vehicle.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, ripped, slightly bloody. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Getting Thirsty, Passenger.

---

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 11:01:27 am

"Damn it..." Dom muttered under her breath. Damn guns. If they didn't have them she'd thrash them within an inch of their lives. But since they did, she'd just have to wait for an opportune moment when the rifle's advantage - range - was negated. Maybe when they were in the transport...

Tranport Identified

She sighed and moved towards it.

You watch as Tarran speaks with the Transport, only to have their ultimatum get repeated. No sense in getting shot for having a stiff neck... Just wait till they were on your field. Neither of the guards make a sound as you walk past into the Armadillo. [Intuition 4] You wouldn't have seen it if some part of you didn't already know it was there. Freshly Incised in black against the green of their hazard is the image of a broken chain. Great, more psychotic idiots who think working with mites to poor silver acid on shit is fun.

Guards Identified

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/100
Stamina: 90/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, torn. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Getting thirsty, Passenger.

---

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 16, 2011, 10:29:18 am

Just hop in, I don't wanna turn out like Ceal.

Screw resistance, you're thirsty, you're injured, and you have no clue where you are except by referencing a smoking building. You Follow Dom into the Armadillo.

 

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Stamina: 82/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Status: Getting thirsty, Passenger.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 16, 2011, 03:03:19 am

Examine their equipment while moving towards the transport.

Knowledge has always been your weapon, time to use that weapon to find theirs. As you walk to the Armadillo you look at their rifles, [Int roll 2+1] they look like old broadbeam cleaners, they've been heavily modified but at a glance it's difficult to tell exactly what they did. You think you can hazard a guess that they aren't for household use anymore. You'll have a better chance to look at the rifles once you're inside the Armadillo.

Weapons Identified, Specifics not added.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 50/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, ripped, slightly bloody. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Getting thirsty, Passenger.

---


Inside the Armadillo Transport: The Armadillo is much more cramped than the shuttle you were in, the ceiling isn't high enough to stand in and they somehow managed to cram eight seats in. The seats are reclined heavily, probably to help when the vehicle is going over rough terrain. One of the seats in the back of the vehicle is occupied by another Unchained soldier, this one with a more conventional heavy pistol. As each of you takes one of the four seats in the middle the two soldiers from outside enter and take the two seats nearest the pilot. Shortly after they get back on the vehicle rumbles off, making a turn that seems unnecessarily and speeding off.

The man in the back of the transport breaks the silence first, you recognize his voice as the one that threatened to shoot you. "Alright, I'm sure most of you have a lot of questions. Most of them I won't answer, those will have to wait until you get to the outpost. My name is Joseph, and I will shoot you if you make trouble. There has been a bit too much of that recently for me to put up with any from you, clear?"

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Squad Leader Joseph
Barely Scratched
Wearing: Hostile Environment Suit, Excellent.
Weapon: Abassy Heavy Pistol.

Unchained Soldier 1
Uninjured
Wearing: Hostile Environment Suit, dirty, patched, slightly bloody.
Weapon: Modified Broadbeam rifle.

Unchained Soldier 2
Uninjured
Wearing: Hostile Environment Suit, Fine.
Weapon: Modified Broadbeam rifle.

Spoiler: Knowledge added (click to show/hide)

Vehicles
Armadillo
Type: Armored Transport
Capacity: 8+driver.
Speed: Acceleration 0-60mph in 6 seconds. Max Speed 80 Mph
Weapons: None
Other: 3 axels, 12 wheels. Low center of gravity. Wheels can raise and lower.
Use: Heavy offroad transport, the flying wedge shape combined with a bit of speed can plow through most of what it can't run over.

Ranged Weapons

Abassy Heavy Pistol
Semi Automatic
7 Round clip
Range Modifiers to accuracy: +0 close, -1 Medium, -3 Long
Medium to Great damage
Caliber: .50
Description: The Abassy heavy pistol is named for a demon who had teeth of steel, and it lives up to that name. It's comparatively small clip size and dangerously bad accuracy at distance make it a poor choice for a beginning marksman. In the hands of an expert though the Abassy can reliably inflict terrible wounds, coupled with the right kind of ammunition its high caliber can be a threat to lightly armored vehicles. Often chosen as a sidearm for veterans and dumb punks who just wanted a big gun.

Modified Broadbeam Rifle
[Unknown]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Taricus on February 16, 2011, 01:26:06 pm

Sit down and try to determine the specifics of the rifles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 01:44:04 pm

Dom said nothing for a moment, simply fixing her attention on Joseph... observing him. "So. You're all Unchained then," she said. Not a question, just a statement of what she had seen, mostly said just to let her allies know it as well. "I caught one of you people sabotaging water filtration systems back home."

She didn't know what he had hoped to gain from that, but it was irrelevant at the moment. "I did him a favor and 'forgot' to mention him in my report. So now I'm asking a favor from you. Why'd you shoot us down and abduct us at gunpoint?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 02:23:22 pm

Free Actions

Taric

Quote from: Taricus on February 16, 2011, 01:26:06 pm

Sit down and try to determine the specifics of the rifles.

While Dom is talking with Joseph you try and get a closer look at those rifles. [Int and intuition rolls. 2+1 + 5 Vs Difficulty 7] They've really made over the rifles. Old Broadbeams were used for cleaning and sterilization and they emitted a sustained laser that was swept over the surface of whatever you needed cleaned, at its highest setting it could leave a mild burn if you kept it focused long enough. These though have been remodelled into rather unusual weapons. The barrel has been refitted with a wave harmonics chamber, making it into a pulse laser instead of a beam. The weak household energy cell that powered it has been replaced with a much heavier cell, and the broad aperture of the rifle has been slimmed down somewhat. All in all they effectively turned a hose into a shotgun.

Spoiler: Modified Broadbeam rifle specs (click to show/hide)

Pulse
10 Charges
Cohesion Modifiers to damage: +2 close, -2 Medium, -6 Long
Negligible to Great damage
Beam: 3 Inches horizontal upon firing, expanding to a 3ft horizontal blade at maximum effective distance.
Description: Custom made by the unchained these jury rigged weapons prove brutally effective in the short range brawling fights that the unchained favor. Its destructive abilities at anything longer than throwing distance are highly questionable, but for door to door fighting it makes a formidable weapon.

---

Dominique

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 01:44:04 pm

Dom said nothing for a moment, simply fixing her attention on Joseph... observing him. "So. You're all Unchained then," she said. Not a question, just a statement of what she had seen, mostly said just to let her allies know it as well. "I caught one of you people sabotaging water filtration systems back home."

She didn't know what he had hoped to gain from that, but it was irrelevant at the moment. "I did him a favor and 'forgot' to mention him in my report. So now I'm asking a favor from you. Why'd you shoot us down and abduct us at gunpoint?"

He looks at you for a moment, weighing you. "We'll see about the validity of your story when we get to the outpost, our last batch of reports is fairly recent. Don't think that a lie will not be punished." He leans forward slightly in the chair, steepling his fingers as the Armadillo trundles along. "As to the reason why you were shot down imagine this. You've been planning a rebellion for five years, against all odds you managed to keep it secret enough to build your forces in preparation to kill you captors. Now imagine it's the night of your revolution, the battle is raging hot and could go either way at the drop of a hat. Imagine that a shuttle hails the comms tower that you hold by a fingernail and asks for docking clearance. You know that if your captors get a message to that shuttle it will go skipping off into the sunset only to return with enough reinforcements to crack this moon in half. You have the power to shoot it down. Ask yourself, what would you do?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Taricus on February 16, 2011, 02:25:22 pm

Try and find a way to improve the beam rifles

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 03:38:06 pm

Interrupt Dominique's conversation "I would let it down, then kill the pilot."

"*Cough*, uh, I haven't introduced myself. Name's Tarran Smith, I'm on your side, I'm a freedom fighter. As proof, I've killed Harold Szero and Tamika Bock. I've also done a bunch of other crap too that managed to get me face-to-face with a freaking Arbiter."

"Oh, and if you guys ever had a dealer named Marcus; he's dead now, I killed him. He sold me out to the Arbiter and got me into this mess."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 04:46:59 pm

Dominique glanced over at Tarran, then back to Joseph. "Fine. I still don't know what you want with us, but whatever." She leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. Tarran sounded like he was much better with speaking than her anyway, and he was one of them. He had a better chance of getting help from them than she did.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 04:48:48 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 04:46:59 pm

Dominique glanced over at Tarran, then back to Joseph. "Fine. I still don't know what you want with us, but whatever." She leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. Tarran sounded like he was much better with speaking than her anyway, and he was one of them. He had a better chance of getting help from them than she did.

Just wait; I'll roll a 1 on my speech and luck roll. Just you wait. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 05:01:59 pm

Free Actions


Tarran

Quote from: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 03:38:06 pm

Interrupt Dominique's conversation "I would let it down, then kill the pilot."

"*Cough*, uh, I haven't introduced myself. Name's Tarran Smith, I'm on your side, I'm a freedom fighter. As proof, I've killed Harold Szero and Tamika Bock. I've also done a bunch of other crap too that managed to get me face-to-face with a freaking Arbiter."

"Oh, and if you guys ever had a dealer named Marcus; he's dead now, I killed him. He sold me out to the Arbiter and got me into this mess."

[Tarran Speech roll 4+1] Joseph takes his helmet off and sighs. "It would have been nice to avoid collateral damage, but there was no way to just 'let him down' without the risk of some Technocrat getting on the line for the five seconds necessary to destroy everything we worked for." He shrugs and settles back. "The lives of everyone on that shuttle, in exchange for a certainty that the Technocrats didn't ass rape us when we turned around. The commander made the right call, if me and mine had been captives on that shuttle instead of you it would still be the right call." A brief silence follows that comment, but Joseph quickly waves it off. "On from the darker musings though, I've heard the name Harold Szero, it's good that someone pushed the fat ass off the lifeboat as it were. I never had a lot to do with the dealers, still it is unfortunate that one of them was turned and killed." He grins mirthlessly. "Murdering Szero was a good blow, but they don't send Arbiters after little things like murder. If an arbiter was sent for you then he was sent because of what you are, the same reason you and your companions were being diverted to this facility." Hey lays back in the chair, waiting the obvious question. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 05:03:21 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 04:48:48 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 04:46:59 pm

Dominique glanced over at Tarran, then back to Joseph. "Fine. I still don't know what you want with us, but whatever." She leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. Tarran sounded like he was much better with speaking than her anyway, and he was one of them. He had a better chance of getting help from them than she did.

Just wait; I'll roll a 1 on my speech and luck roll. Just you wait. :P

(Alternate Timeline: [Tarran Speech roll 1] "Oh, and if you guys ever had a dealer named Marcus; he's dead now, I killed him." a pause follows and then Joseph begins beating you to death with his helmet screaming that Marcus was his brother.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 05:11:30 pm

 :D

Wow, perfect 5.

"Because of what I am? Hurh? What are we?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 05:26:38 pm

Joseph looks at you hard for a moment, and the takes a pistol clip from his belt and puts it on the top his left hand, palm up. "To one degree or another you are the same as everyone who was sent to that facility. You are a deviation-22, you are a psionic." The clip in his hand floats into the air, several rounds tick out of it and form an interlocking loop. "Personally I prefer just shooting people, but you have to admit there is an advantage to having a weapon that cannot be seen, and can never be taken from you." The bullets click back into the clip and Joseph nestles it back into his HE suit. "That was a parlor trick, I saw one of our men split a Guard in half before he could lay a hand on a weapon, I've seen a half dozen of their Wardens bind together and fucking mind control an entire platoon of our men until one of our Praetors set them on fire and broke their focus. This is why you were sent here, because you are a threat to Church of the Virgin World, but when properly trained and suitably brainwashed you are an asset more powerful than any of their technology."

He lets this sink in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Trollan on February 16, 2011, 05:35:01 pm

Test out psionic powers by forming shapes with dust

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 05:38:16 pm

"Mmm? Psionics? Are they honestly afraid of me because of psionics? I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to mind control a fly. I thought they'd sent me for being a good shot. Or something else. But not psionics."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 05:48:08 pm

Quote from: Trollan on February 16, 2011, 05:35:01 pm

Test out psionic powers by forming shapes with dust

You focus on the dust that got locked into the vehicle with you and try to make shapes. You concentrate... Hard.

Harder

HARDER

HARDER!!

As your face goes purple from effort the two soldiers in the back start shaking with laugher and even Joseph is chuckling. "You're going to burst a blood vessel kid, you won't have conscious control until after... orientation was what they called it.  It's more like having a cheese grater thrown at your brain though."

Quote from: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 05:38:16 pm

"Mmm? Psionics? Are they honestly afraid of me because of psionics? I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to mind control a fly. I thought they'd sent me for being a good shot. Or something else. But not psionics."

You break in after Joseph is done admonishing Trol. Joseph nods. "I felt the same way, it's impossible and crazy. Tell me though, haven't you ever simply felt when something is going to work before it happens? Felt what someone is feeling before they show it? Psionics who get in a lot of scrapes often develop a heightened awareness that most people just mistake for good instincts.  Trust me, the Technocracy hasn't made a mistake yet, and if you were being sent here then are a psionic if only just. You may have killed some people, and you may have been the best damn shot there ever was. If you were only that though you'd be strung up, tortured, forced to confess publicly, and humiliated for the purpose of maintaining control." He shifts his glance from each of you in turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 05:52:40 pm

"Eh. Doubt I'll ever use it. Anyway, how long until we get to your base? I'm starting to get a little sore."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 05:56:50 pm

Joseph smiles, "Not long, but I think you'll use every edge you have before the end."





(I'll give everyone else a chance to talk, when everyone is ready we'll arrive.)

((Also, before you make any resolutions against Psionics remember that what you did to align your shot in the Hydroponics bay and what Dom used to feel someone about to shoot her in the back are both branches of Psionics. Besides as a freedom fighter you get a bonus to Kinetics.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 06:04:07 pm

Ah, so that's what Kinetics was for.

I aligned my shot? When? I just used aiming and dexterity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 06:14:05 pm

All of you got a single use of psionics throughout the tutorial, you and Dom got kinetics, while trol and Taric got empathetics (Theirs are hidden under 'Failed roll not shown' though.  :-\ )

Your Psionic moment was

Quote

Alright you've got one shot at this, [Kinetics Roll 4+1 you lucky bastard] you can almost feel the shot line up as you fire. [Quickshot roll 3+2 Kinetics boost] You catch the Deadhead Mid-air as he leaps to bash your brains in (Deadhead -35 CPU),

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 06:18:26 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 06:14:05 pm

All of you got a single use of psionics throughout the tutorial, you and Dom got kinetics, while trol and Taric got empathetics (Theirs are hidden under 'Failed roll not shown' though.  :-\ )

Your Psionic moment was

Quote

Alright you've got one shot at this, [Kinetics Roll 4+1 you lucky bastard] you can almost feel the shot line up as you fire. [Quickshot roll 3+2 Kinetics boost] You catch the Deadhead Mid-air as he leaps to bash your brains in (Deadhead -35 CPU),

So... 2/3 people that will likely use Psionics failed while me, the person who doesn't plan on using it, gets a 5?

The RNG has a weird sense of humor.

Anyway, what's the trigger for Psionics anyway? Because that action looks like it should have had a dexterity bonus instead, personally.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 06:23:28 pm

In the prologue the trigger was stress, you had to make that shot or get hit in the head with a club. You have a 1/2 chance (From your dex) to gain a +1 bonus to your quickshot. You failed the bonus roll. Otherwise you would have had a massive +1+2 bonus.

Later (Soon) you'll be able to consciously control it, if with difficulty.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 06:27:36 pm

Oh, so it's stress?

Well, I won't use Psionics actively, that's for sure. But if those situations require psionics... Then whatever, I'll use them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 06:32:24 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 06:27:36 pm

Oh, so it's stress?

Well, I won't use Psionics actively, that's for sure. But if those situations require psionics... Then whatever, I'll use them.

I don't think I'll ever require psionics out of you, and you'll get to spend more on your other abilities if you don't choose to use them. Just remember that those instances in the beginning were gimmies, so don't expect a nice free boost every time you're in trouble. The odds of it happening again is low, particularly after orientation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Trollan on February 16, 2011, 07:05:26 pm

What exactly was i trying to do with that failed roll?
dont talk, just stay silent and make sure this dude doesn't lie

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 07:24:09 pm

Ah, so Dominique has precognition? (Pretty sure the Kinetics roll for her had her dodge gunfire.) That'll be useful.  :D

"Wait, what?" Dominique asked, sitting up and paying more attention. "Psionics? Don't that require, like, a big brain or somethin'?" She pointed a thumb at Taric. "I can buy this guy, you're like a hacker right? So you're probably smart enough for that kind of thing." Dom shook her head. "But, uh, being honest here I got stuck with grunt maintenance because I failed my schooling pretty hard." She didn't think she was dumb or anything. She just didn't care much for higher learning, like algebra or how to repair machinery and stuff like that. She was strong and she was sticking to her best point.

"Even if I do have, uh, psychic powers or whatever, how can I tell? I mean can I just like look at you really hard, and make your head blow up or somethin'?" She'd never tried it, but that didn't mean it couldn't happen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 07:42:22 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2011, 07:24:09 pm

"Wait, what?" Dominique asked, sitting up and paying more attention. "Psionics? Don't that require, like, a big brain or somethin'?" She pointed a thumb at Taric. "I can buy this guy, you're like a hacker right? So you're probably smart enough for that kind of thing." Dom shook her head. "But, uh, being honest here I got stuck with grunt maintenance because I failed my schooling pretty hard." She didn't think she was dumb or anything. She just didn't care much for higher learning, like algebra or how to repair machinery and stuff like that. She was strong and she was sticking to her best point.

"Even if I do have, uh, psychic powers or whatever, how can I tell? I mean can I just like look at you really hard, and make your head blow up or somethin'?" She'd never tried it, but that didn't mean it couldn't happen.

Joseph turns so he's mostly facing dom in the Armadillo's cramped interior. "It doesn't matter how smart you are, not for most of it. The smarter people can get pretty creative, but with psionics it's not how well you think but how hard you think. Purpose and determination can break the smartest Adept there ever was. Making people's heads explode is advanced work though, much simpler to crush them. Creating force from somewhere you can't see is hard, even with training and practice. You probably can't tell, and neither of my boys is an empathetic strong enough to check you out. Like I said to Smith though, if you're here there is a near certainty that you are a psionic."





(Also, Precognition falls into Empathetics. Technically what you did was feel what was already there -A gun pointed at your back- not the action before it happens.

Precognition is sensing what nerves in a person's body are firing and interpreting that into what they're about to do.

Hyper-Kinesthesia Is sensing the space around you and realizing what is in it without seeing it.

Breakdown: Precognition is useful if you're already looking at someone, Hyper-Kinesthesia is useful when you don't know if anything is there yet. )

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2011, 08:37:30 pm

Also serious, as soon as you process an action I'll have the Armadillo Arrive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 12:15:48 am

OK, gotcha.

She didn't really get it, but maybe there was something to this whole psionic thing. She DID have a pretty good 'danger-sense.' "I'm still not completely sold on it," Dominique said. Still, he had gotten her curiousity piqued, so she was willing to see where all this was going. For now, it seemed like a long ride, and without anything to really occupy her time she decided to just close her eyes and rest for the moment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, and then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 02:11:23 am

Inside the Armadillo transport: Cramped, eight seats. Group occupies the middle four, two Unchained soldiers occupy the front pair, and an unchained officer occupies one the remaining seats.

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 12:15:48 am

OK, gotcha.

She didn't really get it, but maybe there was something to this whole psionic thing. She DID have a pretty good 'danger-sense.' "I'm still not completely sold on it," Dominique said. Still, he had gotten her curiosity piqued, so she was willing to see where all this was going. For now, it seemed like a long ride, and without anything to really occupy her time she decided to just close her eyes and rest for the moment.

The rest of the ride won't hold much interest for you, you've got a lot to think over, and you just got jumped a couple light years, shot down, and survived an exploding fusion reactor. A cat nap might do you some good. [End roll 2+1] The seats aren't meant for comfort and the ride isn't long, but you still manage to get a little rest. +5 Stamina

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/100
Stamina: 95/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose green jumpsuit, torn. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Getting thirsty, Passenger.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 16, 2011, 02:25:22 pm

Try and find a way to improve the beam rifles

You need some time to come to grips with what Joseph has been telling you, while you're mulling over the impossibility of what he's saying you examine the rifles. They're good for what they do, but at longer ranges pretty much anything will outmatch them. These people might appreciate a few new ideas. [Int roll 4+1] Hmm... You think you can make a few modifications to drastically improve the weapon's ranged capability, you'll still have to take apart one of the rifles and examine it for a while before you have anything concrete though.

Research Note Added!

Spoiler: Research Portfolio (click to show/hide)

Adaptive long range (ALR) Broadbeam
Design Notes: The Modified broadbeam fires a horizontally expanding laser pulse, an effective close range weapon but the expansion of the 'blade' causes minimal cohesion at ranges in excess of 30'. Taric thinks that with a few components it might be possible to have the beam reach a lethal cohesion some distance after it is fired, allowing for lethal power at much greater distance. The integration of some simple electronics will allow for the Broadbeam to adjust the focal point to whatever target it is focused on, letting it strike out at extreme range. 
Items needed: More Research Required
Next step in research: Acquire a Broadbeam rifle and dismantle it, preferably in adequate facilities.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 50/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Green jumpsuit, ripped, slightly bloody. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Getting thirsty, Passenger.

---

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 16, 2011, 07:05:26 pm

dont talk, just stay silent and make sure this dude doesn't lie

You listen to the man called Joseph go on about psionics and such. You're having a hard time believing it, even as he makes a clip of bullets perform a little aerial ballet for Tarran. [Detect Lie roll 3+1] Against everything you know, you think the man is telling the truth. It's crazy, and he either believes it with a vengeance, or it really is true. There is one bit though, when he talks about having fairly recent records he doesn't sound entirely right, more like he's avoiding something.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Stamina: 82/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Status: Getting thirsty, Passenger.

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 16, 2011, 05:52:40 pm

"Eh. Doubt I'll ever use it. Anyway, how long until we get to your base? I'm starting to get a little sore."

Joseph tells you to sit tight for a little bit, and so without much else to do you emulate Dom and try to catch a cat nap. [End 5] All in all the ten minutes you get is one of the better rests you've had in a while, and when Trol touches your shoulder to tell you it's time to get out you feel much better. (HP +3 Stamina +15)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 58/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose brown jumpsuit, ripped, slightly bloody. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Getting Thirsty, Passenger.

All, Arrival: After a while the Armadillo trundles to a stop and Joseph motions the two Unchained soldiers out, then you. You find yourself indoors, in some kind of large vehicle garage. There are several other Armadillos in the bays here, as well as a few enclosed teardrop shape vehicles only large enough for a single person that you don't recognize. Joseph Climbs out behind you and bangs on the driver's door, and a tall woman also wearing a Hazard suit steps out. The soldiers waste no time doffing the helmets of their hazard suits, breathing recycled air isn't much more than tolerable for long. Your small group makes its way out of the garage and into the main of the complex, you pass through several heavily bloodstained and scorched corridors, and one group of people still pulling anything useful off of a clump of corpses. The barely spare the time for a nod before continuing their grisly work. It startles you slightly when Joseph speaks suddenly from behind you. "We're heading to the Comms tower, it's our base of operations at the outpost." The way he says 'our' is a little odd. After several corridors and one elevator you reach a room where the two soldiers that precede you flank out and guard either side, leaving you and Joseph to enter the main. It is obviously the main hub of the comms tower, dozens of people hurry about clutching pads and other reports.

The flurry of activity barely stutters as four dirty people in torn and bloodstained clothes and under guard enters the room. You follow Joseph over to a severe looking woman with wisps of gray in her hair. Joseph salutes her. "Matriarch Cassandra, this is the group that the spotters found in the barrens. Several of them have claims of connection to our agents, as well as to anti-Technocratic actions. I would like to request an investigation into the validity of these claims." You think 'Matriarch' Cassandra is one of the least imposing people you've ever met, then she looks at you. Blue so pale it looks grey eyes regard you like chips of frosted steel, you have to fight from taking a step back. "Your request is granted Officer Mary." No wonder the man didn't give you his last name, you wouldn't want to be called Officer Mary either. Joseph nods and takes a step back. The Matriarch turns her gaze to each of your companions in turn, and each of them shudders as her gaze falls away from them. You don't understand why until her gaze falls on you. As you look into her eyes you can feel her mind, her experience, and the raw force of her will burning like the sun. You try to pull away from the connection but you can't move, and delicate mental fingers probe through your mind. You feel like a kitten being examined by an extremely large dog, the mental touches are light and careful but there is no doubt in your mind that she could kill you without ever getting out of the chair. After a moment or an eternity the feeling recedes.

"They are who they said they were." She nods to each of in turn. "Taric Sizier a hacker, he left Tarran Smith to the mercy of an Arbiter for very good reasons. Tarran Smith is one of the few true freedom fighters from back earth, he has done significant things for our cause. Trol Grane, part time dealer and underworld enforcer. He fell off our radar due to the debt problem that kept him from aiding us. The last is Dominique Wakeman, a maintenance worker. She surprised on operative on a sabotage mission in tower H-24, instead of alerting the Technocracy she agreed that it would be best if they both left each other alone. She kept her word." She shakes her head at the mounds of information in front of her. "Officer Mary, take these people through orientation. The ones that survive you should take to the Signifer to get refitted and filled in. Dismissed."



All of you have time for an action before being sent to Orientation, after you get passed that and onto the Signifer things will get open ended again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2011, 02:20:32 am

"'The ones that survive'?! To hell with that! Leave me alone! I'm not planning on possibly dying for something I don't plan on using! STAY AWAY!"

Run away. Doesn't matter to where, just run like the wind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2011, 02:21:59 am

"Hey, I think I can Improve the broadbeam rifles. though that can wait for this "Orientation"."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 02:27:52 am

Dom wasn't used to being stared down. She wasn't used to having little icicles sliding around the inside of her skull, either. What the hell...? Shit, I didn't even know those tunnels were under a tower. She cocked her head to the side and glanced at her companions. Maybe I did know and forgot about it, and she picked it up when she read my mind? Dominique shuddered. Her thoughts were her own business.

"So, what, we've just been press-ganged into the Unchained or somethin'?" she said, turning to Joseph. "Guess I can't complain, if the people in charge shipped us off obviously they don't want us anymore," Dom muttered, mostly to herself, before returning her attention to the officer. "Anyway, what's this orientation business? Is it like... psionic training?" The idea seemed to freak Tarran out, and she looked over at him. Wonder what his deal is. This 'survive' thing is probably just bullshit to make it seem like it's harder than it really is. I bet I can do it, no sweat. Once she learned how, anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 02:39:02 am

[Free Actions]

Tarran

You freak out. "'The ones that survive'?! To hell with that! Leave me alone! I'm not planning on possibly dying for something I don't plan on using! STAY AWAY!" The matriarch Turns her gaze to you, and you feel your mind being overwhelmed by her presence once again. [Will roll 5 Vs Dominate mind 4+4 Yeah she's that badass] She speaks in your mind with a voice reminiscent of the Fusion explosion. "You have a choice, either go with Officer Mary and become what you may and at least learn to defend yourself against it, or you will stay here and I will wipe your tiny brain until it only knows how to fetch my meals. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"

---

Taric

Quote from: Taricus on February 17, 2011, 02:21:59 am

"Hey, I think I can Improve the broadbeam rifles. though that can wait for this "Orientation"."

Whilst Tarran is busing freaking you talk to Joseph some about the idea you had for the Broadbeams, he considers it for a moment. "If you make it through orientation you might want to head over to the labs, they'd welcome another hand that has some idea what they're doing. If you could do what you're talking about we would all be grateful."


---

Dominique

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 02:27:52 am

Dom wasn't used to being stared down. She wasn't used to having little icicles sliding around the inside of her skull, either. What the hell...? Shit, I didn't even know those tunnels were under a tower. She cocked her head to the side and glanced at her companions. Maybe I did know and forgot about it, and she picked it up when she read my mind? Dominique shuddered. Her thoughts were her own business.

"So, what, we've just been press-ganged into the Unchained or somethin'?" she said, turning to Joseph. "Guess I can't complain, if the people in charge shipped us off obviously they don't want us anymore," Dom muttered, mostly to herself, before returning her attention to the officer. "Anyway, what's this orientation business? Is it like... psionic training?" The idea seemed to freak Tarran out, and she looked over at him. Wonder what his deal is. This 'survive' thing is probably just bullshit to make it seem like it's harder than it really is. I bet I can do it, no sweat. Once she learned how, anyway.

After he's done with Taric you talk to Joseph about the 'Orientation'. He nods, frowning. "That is exactly what it is, we modified the program significantly but the general idea is to give a person roughly ten years of hard training in about twenty minutes. Some people don't take to it well, most people survive." He rolls his shoulders uncomfortably. "One of the Techs can probably explain better, it isn't exactly my field."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 02:45:12 am

"All right, I got this." Dominique punched her fists together. "So whattaya want us to do after orientation? 'Cause if you need some materials moved around or somethin' I totally got that covered." A thought struck her and she paused. "Oh, and, you guys got anything to drink? I'm dying of thirst here." She looked around the office, sizing the place up and seeing if there was anything it might be useful to remember.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2011, 02:49:21 am

"...Maybe? Maybe I understand? I don't know, can you tell-OKAY OKAY FINE I'LL DO IT. You happy now? Jeez. I've had more than enough of getting close to death. Goddammit I just want to relax for an hour. Maybe two. I can't even remember my last damn meal."

Glare at the matriarch annoyed and angrily. Then go to orientation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 02:51:56 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 02:45:12 am

"All right, I got this." Dominique punched her fists together. "So whattaya want us to do after orientation? 'Cause if you need some materials moved around or somethin' I totally got that covered." A thought struck her and she paused. "Oh, and, you guys got anything to drink? I'm dying of thirst here." She looked around the office, sizing the place up and seeing if there was anything it might be useful to remember.

Joseph regards you silently. "You'll be able to eat in the mess after the Orientation, which we'll get to after Tarran finishes his discussion with the Matriarch. We don't generally feed people before they go through the orientation, it creates more problems than it solves. After orientation you'll be given an amount of requisition slips for what you've done for us back in Sol, we'll let you grab what you need at the Signifer and then we'll explain what you can do to help us."


Tarran


The presence of the Matriarch is an excellent motivator. "...Maybe? Maybe I understand? I don't know, can you tell-OKAY OKAY FINE I'LL DO IT. You happy now? Jeez. I've had more than enough of getting close to death. Goddammit I just want to relax for an hour. Maybe two. I can't even remember my last damn meal." you grumble and glare at the woman before stalking off with Joseph.






Guys just give me a minute and I'll post up the Orientation and get you to the Signifers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2011, 02:52:24 am

"I agree with dom, though we may need a bit of medical treatment first." Go to orientation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 04:08:29 am

All: Joseph Takes you out of the comms room and down the elevator again, you're going to need a map or a lot more experience to be comfortable navigating this place. After a couple of silent minutes you reach the Orientation room.  The room is huge, and obviously takes up the the top quarter of the dome you saw from the outside. In the center of the room is a large Sphere, and nestled around it is a double circle of pods. Men and woman with scanners and datapads are looking over everything, at the sight of you a wiry flame haired man detaches from the group of techs and jogs over to your group. He shakes all of your hands energetically in turn. "You must be the new arrivals, my name is Tuck. It is a great pleasure to have you through, we haven't been able to get a lot of readings on the relativity sphere since we took control." He gives you a lopsided grin. "Nobody who's already been in it wants to go through again, and it isn't the same when it's doing a dry run. Thank the stars you're here or we might never have gotten another good read." As soon as he stops speaking you take a moment to inquire about what the hell the 'Relativity Sphere' is.

Tuck runs a hand back through his hair before speaking, he looks like he's trying not to explode before he can tell you about it. Joseph groans, apparently he's been through this before. "Come on, I'll tell you about it." Tuck says as he half jogs towards the sphere. "This thing is Technocrat tech at the highest level, we don't have a clue what makes it go. All we really know is what it does, which is in and of itself mind-blowing. The Technocrats used it as a speed training and aptitude test for people who were new to facility, if you had enough willpower to keep it from killing you then you had enough for them to work with. The programs they used also put several layers of subconscious control suggestion onto the people who went in. Cassandra herself took three years to break through it. Our programs lack the control patterns and have a broader focus." He clears his throat before continuing "The Technocrat vanilla programs were designed to train Empathetics, they really didn't know the full potential of kinetics until the revolt. We began corrupting the program little by little so that it taught kinetics to new members as well, the program in the sphere now is our best training program." He's a little out of breath from explaining everything, you feel your eyeballs begin to glaze over. "Now as to how the sphere works -and this is the A-fucking-mazing part- it actually accelerates everything in the universe but it to the speed of light. Or at least, that is the most plausible theory." He laughs. "The upshot of this is that anything inside the sphere experiences extreme time dilation. So you plop yourself into one of the chairs, the chair uploads your experiences and your memory to the synthetic brain inside the sphere, and it teaches the skill to you. Then when the program is done it downloads your mind back into your brain, how Amazing is that?" He throws his hands up, apparently in nerdvana over the entire concept. Your find yourself leaning away from the machine that Tuck said is going to upload your brain.

Tuck pats you on the back with what you think is meant to be reassuring grin on his face. It comes of as manic. "Don't worry, I went through myself. Once your brain sorts out all of the memory it's pretty damn cool, you'll be able to do things you couldn't even think of before. Most people make it through unharmed." You aren't very reassured but each of you settles into one of the chairs around the sphere. A full headset descends over your face, and you feel an electrical tickling. You here Tuck's voice bellowing from above. "Alright, we're about to start it up. Make those scans count, this may be the last run for a while!" You can't see it but you can here the sphere thrumming. A slow deep pulse that vibrates the pit of your stomach. For a couple minutes nothing happens, and then suddenly you're empty. Everything that made you who you are vanishes.

For 17 Minutes, 36 seconds the only reason you breathe or your heart beats was because a machine was telling it to do so. And then you come screaming back into your body. Literally. Your brain and body try to reconcile, but the brain keeps screaming that it was just trapped in a computer for twenty years, while the body insists that it was only just gone. The memories you have are foggy an unclear, but you know more now.


Dominique Wakeman: [End roll 4] You clamber out of the pod, okay... That was... Wow. Not as bad as the jump, but you still feel like you might hurl.

Tarran Smith: [End roll 3] Fuck, you have had it with being put through gates spanning light years and outrunning explosions. This is just too much for any Goddamn person to take. You kneel down outside your pod, you manage to avoid vomiting.

Tari Sizier: [End roll 5] You seem to have an affinity for reality shifting experiences. As you get out of your pod you feel slightly sick as your mind and body sort out where everything is, but you don't feel all that bad. Tired, but surprisingly good.

Trol Grane: [End roll 3+1] Holy shit... Just. Yeah... Holy shit. You don't want to do that again. Ever.

 
All of you get 5 Points to distribute to the Psionics tree, and only to the Psionics tree.

Spoiler: Psionics (click to show/hide)

Kinetics: You can move things with your mind, from tearing someone in half to fetching a cup of coffee Kinetics is more overt branch of psionics associated wth movement. The Kinetics skill splits its bonuses between Active and Passive kinetics.

Empathetics: You can sense electron flow in an object or person, whether in the brain, the trigger finger, or the CPU. You can see and manipulate those currents to your liking. Empathetics is usually associated with control. The Skill splits its bonuses between Passive and active empathetics.

Passive Kinetics: Fine tunes your ability to intuitively use psionics to give yourself a physical edge. Hyper-Kinesthesia, weapon resistance, added strength... that sort of thing. Passive kinetics gives a 1/6th bonus to Str and End for every two points and applies bonuses as normal to Kinesthesia.

Active Kinetics: Depending on your mood you could drive a spike of raw anger through his head, or you could accelerate his molecular structure and set him on fire... Decisions, decisions...

Passive Empathetics: You can just sense things and people around you, you're good with electronics, and you just seem to know what someone is doing almost before they do it. Every two points gives a 1/6th bonus to detect lie and mechanics. Applies bonuses as normal to precognition.

Active Empathetics: You can control someones mind and overload a computer. Or vice versa, either way you're going to have a lot of fun.

All: Joseph decides to forego the Signifer for now, you're all drained from your encounters and from the machine. He shows you a section of beds where you can all sleep, when you wake up you can meet with the signifier. For now though, you rest.

When you all awake you will find a clean black jumpsuit with a broken chain emblazoned on the left breast set out for you. After that, moves are up to you.

Available Areas (For now):

Mess Hall
Signifiers quarters

(I realize this ending is unsatisfactory at this juncture, but I can't find a better way to get through ALL THE DAMN EXPOSITION. Serves me right for trying to put in a plot.  :o  )


COMING SOON: A map of the structure! A list of Psionic abilities! Food! New clothes! Real weapons! Combat!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2011, 04:13:43 am

Find the lab

three points into passive empathetics, two into passive kinetics.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 04:30:42 am

Four points to Passive Kinetics, one point to Active Kinetics. And while no plot is fun, a plot is better. 8)

Dom sat on the edge of her bed, swinging her legs idly. She hadn't noticed any real difference from the orientation yet, but maybe it just took time. Or maybe her psionics were... what was the term she'd heard? Passive? Whatever, it just meant that she didn't have to think about it, they would sort themselves out as necessary. Still, she was curious as to what she could do.

She looked at her old jumpsuit, torn and slightly bloody, laying on the floor next to the bed. People in movies move stuff with their mind like all the time. Maybe I can now. She concentrated on the green cloth, trying to lift it onto the bed with force of will alone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 03:07:24 pm

Okay updating Psionic abilities, these are pretty flexible so feel free to improvise with them.


Kinetics (Active)

Telekinesis: Simple fine work kinetics. Telekinesis is a very controlled branch of kinetics, used for things that require more dexterity than strength. Like having a set of invisible hands.

Stamina cost and difficulty: 1/4 Object weight for objects under 50 pounds, no difficult modifier. 1/3 for Objects 50-100lbs and the get a -1 modifier, and 1/2 for above weights in addition to a -2 modifier. So moving a 20lb piece of metal would cost 5 Stamina, while fine control of a 250 pound human (Who couldn't use psionics) would cost 125 Stamina and be at a -2 modifier.

Slam: Crude and brutal, Slams are the roundhouse punch of the psionic. Technically defined as 'Unfocused manifestations of mental energy', a well placed Slam can shatter bones and rupture organs. When controlled to a smaller focus they can achieve dramatic results. Due to their complete and total lack of finesse greater raw force can be achieved with slams than through Telekinesis.

Stamina cost and Difficulty: 5 Stamina for every kN (200lbs Roughly) of force exerted. Difficulty increases with how tightly you control the burst, a 5' blast is no difficulty modifier, 3' is -1, and 1' is -2. (Example, Ricky is going to break Bobs neck. He slams with 2Kn of force on a 1' area centered on Bob's head. So he expends 10 stamina and gets a -2 modifier to his kinetics roll.)

Pyrokinesis: Pyro-kinesis is dangerous to the user, difficult to control, and incredibly deadly. The psionic effectively accelerates the molecular structure of an area, resulting in heat, and more often than not, fire.

Stamina cost and Difficulty: 10 Stamina for every 100 degrees centigrade raised per turn. Difficulty is based on the material being heated. Metal, other dense material -0, Cloth, wood, plastic, etc -1, Air and most other gasses -2. Other penalties may apply for the size of the object and or the refinement of the work.

Blade: A refined tool of destruction, a blade of psionic energy can shear someone in half, cut through vehicle armor, or Ginsu a tomato. Blades are the most difficult type of Kinetics to master, and among the deadliest. Blade refers to any sharp psionic object, a pointed lance of energy considered a blade, as is the more commonly that of shearing disc.

Stamina Cost and Difficulty: Unlike other Kinetics making a blade starts at a -1 modifier. Every kN of force put into a blade requires 10 Stamina. A half-inch focus is -1 difficult, a quarter inch is -2, and an eighth inch focus is at -3

Wall: A wall conveniently does what the name implies, it stonewalls physical objects. The technique is useful when you need to isolate an explosion, protect yourself from Kinetics, or get some additional cover in a fire fight. A wall is less effective against most energy weapons, and generally not a solid defense against anything large enough to take down a vehicle.

Stamina cost and Difficulty: Creating a 7' by 7' barrier costs 5 stamina, an additional 1 point each round thereafter +1 point for each distinct impact on the Wall. Wall hardness determines the difficulty, 25 layer Kevlar -0, 1/2" steel sheet -1, 1" steel sheet. -2.

(Most of this is abstract, a 1" steel sheet for instance will behave like a powered battle suit.) 


Empathetics to come, then the passives.

Also feel free to get all creative and stuff, but doing two psionics at once puts both at a -1 penalty. Still there are great advantages to this, like throwing a handful of bullets down a corridor, orienting them the same direction using telekinesis, and then firing them all at once with a quick shot of pyro-kinesis.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2011, 04:05:07 pm

So wait, I get a 5 roll after my guy panics severely? Goddamn, the RNG is messing around with me. I can tell it's just trying so badly to get me to use Psionics. :P

5 points into Passive Kinetics. Why not.

"...Wow, that was anti-climatic."

I'm hungry. Go to the mess hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 17, 2011, 05:35:05 pm

+3 to active empathetics, +2 passive empathetics.
Just eat at the mess hall, then sleep for a while

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 06:01:39 pm

We're assuming you've already slept and have just awoken, so sleeping again would be a waste time. I'll give you a little time to change your action then I'll run the turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 07:53:44 pm

A MAP! (Okay, it's not a great map. It'll do.)

Spoiler: Maps (click to show/hide)

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 17, 2011, 05:35:05 pm

Just eat at the mess hall, then sleep for a while

Your dreams were not pleasant ones. Your mind tries to give some order to what happened at the relativity sphere, you wake feeling drawn. Not tired... just drawn. You don't know how else to explain it.  eh, Food will probably help. You get out of bed and pull on the black jumpsuit they left for you, wearing the insignia of the unchained still feels a little odd, but at the very least the clothes are clean. You leave with Tarran to go grab some food. [Intuition roll 2, Tarran intuition 2] Neither of you has a clue where it is, and after several wrong turns and double-backs Tarran eventually finds someone and asks directions. He doesn't get great ones and you spend another ten minutes hunting the place down, by the time you get there you've managed an impressive hunger. [Luck roll 2] Apparently you arrived late for the meal and there isn't much left, Tarran talks to one of the people who have been managing the food and she slaps him. You wonder what he said. Well, looks like both of you will have to be content with half rations for now. [Observation 4] You overhear a conversation at a table behind you, a pair of officers talking about a problem with 'Loyalists' and 'Independents'. You don't get a lot out of it but it sounds like both of them are trying to wrest control of the outpost from the Unchained.

No longer Hungry, no longer thirsty.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Status: fine, Mess hall.

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2011, 04:05:07 pm

"...Wow, that was anti-climatic."

I'm hungry. Go to the mess hall.

You wake from your strange dreams thinking that a few funny dreams are an awful tiny thing for something that had an "if you survive" attached to it. Eh, it had certainly been weird as hell at the time but most of what happened is a blurred stretch of memory that you can't quite grip. "Wow, that was anti-climatic." You mumble to the ceiling guess after outrunning a fusion explosion not much can get under your skin. You think about sleeping in a little, but then your stomach grumbles, reminding you that your last meal was in a different solar system. Trol is already up and out of his bunk, and after realizing that you're both starving you decide to hit the mess hall together. [Tarran Intuition roll 2, Trol intuition 2] After trying to find it for several minutes you come to the conclusion that whoever built this place was certifiably insane. You stop to ask directions [Speech roll 2+1] and get a general hand wave and some very fuzzy directions. Another ten minutes of walking finally gets you to the mess. [Luck roll 2] If you hadn't spent twenty minutes being lost there might have been more food, but as it is there isn't too much left but scrapings. Maybe you can charm one of the chefs... [speech roll 2] You inquire about getting a little something extra for you and your friend, she slaps you. You fear there has been a breakdown of communication. Eh, Half rations isn't so bad. You settle down with Trol and dig into what there is with a vengeance, after a minute he elbows you and tells you about a conversation at another table. As if there weren't enough crazy people in the world.
 
No longer Hungry, no longer thirsty.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Fine, Mess hall.

---

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 04:30:42 am

Dom sat on the edge of her bed, swinging her legs idly. She hadn't noticed any real difference from the orientation yet, but maybe it just took time. Or maybe her psionics were... what was the term she'd heard? Passive? Whatever, it just meant that she didn't have to think about it, they would sort themselves out as necessary. Still, she was curious as to what she could do.

She looked at her old jumpsuit, torn and slightly bloody, laying on the floor next to the bed. People in movies move stuff with their mind like all the time. Maybe I can now. She concentrated on the green cloth, trying to lift it onto the bed with force of will alone.

After you get up you just think for a bit, your dreams were weird as all, but that isn't a sign for the sudden appearance of extraordinary powers. Still... Why else would they have put you through it? You stare at the old jumpsuit that you changed out of, Joseph said stuff about killing people with this stuff, lifting it should be easier than that. You focus on it, and something in the back of your mind clicks. This feels, familiar... It feels right. [telekinetics Roll 3] A little unsteadily your old jumpsuit rises from the floor, it doesn't really surprise you. The part of you that got locked away after the Sphere knew this would happen, an action as simple as unclenching your hands. The jumpsuit hovers gently over to the bed and deposits itself beside you. Huh. Maybe Joseph wasn't totally crazy after all. Stamina -2

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 98/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Hungry, thirsty, women's barracks.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 17, 2011, 04:13:43 am

Find the lab

You swing yourself out of bed and dress before Trol and Tarran wake up, to hell with the fact that the last meal you ate was an apple on earth. You've got a problem you can understand and work on, which you think might be more than what you can do elsewhere. You head out for the labs, it'll be nice to be around people who work on machines and aren't afraid to get caught doing it.  [Intuition Roll 3] You look around for a bit but after ten minutes where the only place you manage to find is the mess hall you decide to tag along with someone with a datapad and a broken piece of machinery. [Luck roll 4] Your tactic of following someone who looks like they know their way around pays off, the make a couple more stops but in the end they wind up in the labs. The labs are actually part of the garage, a repair shop by the looks of it. Six or seven people are working on various machine parts while another three are at terminals reviewing programs. You almost at home here.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Hungry, Thirsty, Labs

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2011, 07:59:40 pm

"Herm. Well, it's none of our business right now. 'Sides, I don't have a gun, so the best I could do is punch people. Though thinking about it, maybe punching people's not so bad... Ehh, not willing to take chances. I'm going to look around for an Armory. You can come if you want."

Look around the base for an Armory.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 08:35:00 pm

Dom folded the jumpsuit and left it on the bunk. ...Guess everyone already got up and went about their business, she thought. Maybe I'd better get breakfast, too. She was hungry as hell, like she always was in the morning, but that little test had put an edge on it. There might be a map or somethin' around here. I don't really wanna wander the halls for an hour looking for the cafeteria. If she couldn't find one, though, she'd just have to trust her intuition.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 17, 2011, 09:23:27 pm

Go to the training area, train

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 11:16:01 pm

What would you like to train when/if you get there?

For attributes you can train,

Str
Dex
End
Will

For skills you can train

Kinetics (All)
Empathetics (All)
Melee
Marksman
Soaking
Brawling

It costs 15 Stamina to train, It will take several succesful training sessions to gain a point in a skill.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2011, 11:16:56 pm

Ask for a rifle, and explain my upgrades on the broadbeam rifles

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2011, 11:20:48 pm

Uh...

You might want you you know, acquire one first.

You can try asking if the Lab has one that you can use, but you'll have a slight penalty to your speech check. (A stranger walks into the lab and asks for a gun to take apart, unless he has a damn good idea you're probably not going to give him one.)

You could also get one from the Signifer at the cost of some of your Requisition credits. (Which you will be given by the Signifer for your achievements.)


Also I didn't mention this earlier but the Signifer is the equivalent of a Quartermaster, with weapons as well as armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2011, 01:11:53 am

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 17, 2011, 11:16:56 pm

Ask for a rifle, and explain my upgrades on the broadbeam rifles

As you enter one of the people in the lab who's working on what looks like a suit of body armor notices you and walks towards you, scowling. Well he might be scowling, the half healed gash running from the corner of his mouth down to his collarbone makes it hard to tell. Then he addresses you. "Hey you, you're too damn clean to be one o'mine. Who the hell are you, and what are you doing here?" Yeah he was definitely scowling before. [speech roll 4-1 situation] You explain your profession and your idea for the Broadbeams, he listens to your idea. He ruined face attempts to form something other than a scowl and fails miserably. "Well, an offworld mech, that'll be the day. Look, I aint in the practice of giving strangers bits of value and letting 'em screw with them. You help me, an' I'll let you borrow one of the broadbeams we've been working with. I still think you're to goddamn clean to be a real mechanic." He motions for you to follow him back into the 'lab' and he shows you the set of armor he's been working on, he favors the armor with his omnipresent scowl. "This piece of beauty is being coy with my me and my best-" Oh wait, you realize he was trying to smile at it. "-but she just won't hold a charge. The last person to wear her got a shock to the curlies like you wouldn't believe, bastard is still in medical. You fix it up, and I'll let you work on whatever you want." You consider for a moment, and decide to take him up on it.

 You roll up the cuffs on the jumpsuit and set to work. [Int roll 4] As you start poking around under the plating you realize you've seen this before, EM field generators used to contain and disperse radiation. [Intuition roll 2+1] You really don't have any idea where to start, you know just enough to not poke something important by accident. [Repair roll 6+1] Hmm... You don't think that's the way it went originally but it's worth a shot. You splice some wires and replace a couple of heavy capacitors, you run a diagnostic and everything appears sound. You have a sudden inspiration, and you wire the main power feed directly into the central coil. Facial-scar is standing behind you as you power the armor up. It begins to hum gently and a soft golden glow permeates the armor. "Goddam it kid, I didn't think you ha-" The armor suddenly makes a popping sound as the splice you made into the coil connects, the golden glow on the armor brightens considerably and white streaks dance across the surface. Facial-scar raises an eyebrow at you, and grabs a wrench off the table and swings it into the armor. The glow around the armor flashes several different colors and the wrench is hurled away with enough force to put a dent in the steel wall, Facial-scar is holding the wrist that used to be clutching the wrench and staring at you. You can't tell what emotion other than hideous he's displaying. "In all the fucking hells I've never seen anything like that. Damn it kid, if you show me how you just did that I'll fight Praetor Morgan for his own damn rifle. Whatever you need, if this place has it, you've got it." You explain what you did, several times, to many people, before you manage to get to work on your own project. [Mechanics roll 6+1] You're on a hot streak, and you manage to isolate the components you'll need to make the modifications you have planned much sooner than you anticipated. You ask around and Facial-scar barks out orders, in a matter of minutes you'll have the parts you need to make the ALR Broadbeam.

Prisms, laser rangefinder, microservos, and scrap metal added. For being a badass and dramatically helping the Unchained improve their armor you get +1 To reputation with the unchained.     

Research note dicarded. Two upgrade notes added.

Spoiler: Upgrade Notes (click to show/hide)

ALR Broadbeam
Design Notes: The Modified broadbeam fires a horizontally expanding laser pulse, an effective close range weapon but the expansion of the 'blade' causes minimal cohesion at ranges in excess of 30'. Taric thinks that with a few components it might be possible to have the beam reach a lethal cohesion some distance after it is fired, allowing for lethal power at much greater distance. The integration of some simple electronics will allow for the Broadbeam to adjust the focal point to whatever target it is focused on, letting it strike out at extreme range. 
Items Needed: Prisms, laser rangefinder, micro-servos, scrap metal, and a Modified Broadbeam.

Reactive Shield Armor
Design Notes: Standard shield armor is powerful, expensive, and difficult to maintain. It is also some of the best protection available to personell against energy weapons. Taric made some last minute modifications to a suit and found a way to not only upgrade the field but also cause it to reflect the kinetic energy of a physical impact back to its source.
Items Needed: Heavy Capacitors, soldering station, superconductive wiring and Shield Armor

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs]
Inv:
Microservos
Prisms
Laser rangefinder
scrapmetal
Status: Hungry, Thirsty, Labs

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2011, 07:59:40 pm

Look around the base for an Armory.

You ask around the mess for the location of an armory [Speech roll 4+1] and one of the officers Trol overheard turns over to you. "We don't have a real one, bastard independents got it. You see, after we took the station out of the hands of the Technocrats it got split in three. We got the lions share, the comms, the garage, and the central dome. The shitless technocrats that we didn't wipe out got the administration section to the west, the independents got the armory and the primary training facilities one east side." He dusts himself off. "The Signifer should be able to set you up with what we have though, he's at the base of the observation tower at the garage."

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Fine, Mess hall.

---

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2011, 08:35:00 pm

Dom folded the jumpsuit and left it on the bunk. ...Guess everyone already got up and went about their business, she thought. Maybe I'd better get breakfast, too. She was hungry as hell, like she always was in the morning, but that little test had put an edge on it. There might be a map or somethin' around here. I don't really wanna wander the halls for an hour looking for the cafeteria. If she couldn't find one, though, she'd just have to trust her intuition.

You cast about for a map of some kind, [Luck 2] but no such luck. Still, you're starving and you're sure you can follow your nose there. [Intuition 3+1] You don't smell anything but you manage to find the mess within five minutes. [Luck 3] Eh... Not a lot left but whatever works. You grab some food and dig in. [Failed roll not shown]

No longer Hungry, no longer thirsty.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 98/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fine, mess hall.

----

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 17, 2011, 09:23:27 pm

Go to the training area, train

[Speech roll 5] A cheery young woman already on her way there takes you there, and you arrive in the main room in a few minutes. The room isn't as tall as the one in orientation but it's bigger in every other aspect, it's also filled with people who's principle form of recreation involves honing their combat abilities. There is wrestling, knife fighting, several sets dueling psionics, a makeshift speed shooting range, and a dozen other things. [Luck roll 4] You decide to work on this whole Psychic thing, and you pair off with a short man for a mental duel. [Trol empathetics 3+1, 3, 5+1, 5+1] Vs. [Unchained mentalist 5+1, 4, 4, 3] He gets a better start at this while you're still fumbling your way through it, a grown man finding his way to a favorite place of his childhood. Everything is the same, and yet more different than seems possible. You pull your defence together though and return with a devastating onslaught, after a few minutes of silent struggle the man raises his hand palm up, yielding. Even though you didn't move you still retreat to set of benches in the middle area to sit down for a few minutes, despite only having the talent just unlocked you feel the duel went very well. -15 Stamina

Active Empathetics + 2/8ths

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 85/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Status: fine, Training hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2011, 01:21:06 am

Go to the mess hall and get some food

We've the upper hand now, reactive shield armour AND better rifles  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2011, 01:23:59 am

Goddamn it Taricus, you are amazing. If you make me a laser sniper I'll make sure no one even touches you ever again.

Go to the Signifer and ask for guns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2011, 01:26:31 am

Well the Unchained have a suit of the good stuff, and you've told them now how to make more. The ALR Broadbeam though you'll probably be able to make very soon.

It may take a little longer to get your own suit of shield armor, it'll happen though.  8)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2011, 02:07:00 am

Just give me a rifle and a 6 and they'll drop like flies  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2011, 04:35:30 am

Can you find some boots/gauntlets and upgrade those? ;D

Dominique listened to the light chatter while she ate what was left of the rations, but didn't really overhear anything that interested her. I could probably get some practice in. I haven't had a good fight since those Mites, and hell if I remember when that was. She had been unconscious for awhile, most of a trip to this moon at the very least, and she had been abducted a few days after the incident in the first place.

"Hey, where do I go for some sparring?" she asked the nearest person. She'd feel a lot better after hitting someone a few times.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2011, 04:37:16 am

If I can find them.

I'm going on the technocracy's hitlist aren't I?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2011, 01:42:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 18, 2011, 04:37:16 am

I'm going on the technocracy's hitlist aren't I?

Oh yeah, I totally blanked. Perks are fun, and I made a few to award when people completely aced something. You get to choose between two or none

A.
Unchained Tech
You scratched their back, and they scratch yours. Lot of scratching. Mechanics from the unchained love you for what you did, but the Technocracy would sooner nail their tongues to the wall than let you live. (+1 reputation unchained, +1 Reputation unchained mechanics, -3 reputation Technocracy.

B.
Augmentation Specialist
You've gotten a flair for making tweaks to your stuff, coming up with ideas to do so is practically second nature. (+1 to upgrade rolls, -1 to crafting rolls)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2011, 01:44:31 pm

A.

Those Techocrats are going to regret this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2011, 03:10:43 pm

Alright, another psionic update beamed to you straight from my brain.


Active Empathetics.

Surge: If it isn't pretty, it can still kill you. A surge is the most unfocused form of empathetics, effectively sending a heavy jolt into the person's/object's nervous system or circuitry. Low level surges induce twitching, low grade malfunctions, and pain. A high level surge can induce seizures, system overloads, and cardiac arrest,

Stamina Cost and difficulty: Surge costs 5 stamina per turn of focus, the power of the surge effects the difficulty. Low -0, medium -1, High -2, etc.

Override: Unlike surge Override has a specific purpose, the psionic tries to get the object to get the body of the opponent to do one thing against the will of its host. Complex commands are all but impossible, but quick spasms are fairly easy and useful. (Drop a gun, lose balance, jerk the control stick.)

Stamina Cast and difficulty: Override costs 10 stamina per use, difficulty is quite fluid and determined by how distracted the target is. For instance getting a trained marksman to drop his gun while he's aiming at you would be -2, but getting him to jerk the shot would only be -1, while having someones leg jerk enough to put them off balance would usually have no difficulty modifier attached.

Shatter Mind: A simpler, more destructive version of control Shatter mind actively attempts to shred the enemy's mind from within. It systematically attacks the weakest points of someones personality and attempts to drive them into catatonia. In machines it shunts power to weakest points in an attempt to fry critical hardware. Short term the subject experiences pain and disorientation, this eventually culminates in screaming madness.

Stamina Cost and difficulty Shatter mind costs 5+ stamina per round, additional costs are incurred by the subject struggling against the attack. Difficulty is -x/2 where x is the difference between your will and there's. Completely shattering even a weak mind can take time, and a strong mind may turn the tables against you.

Mind bend Mind bend is a subtle art of empathetics, as different from override as a pat on the shoulder is different from an uppercut. Mind bend is an attempt unobtrusively submit false information to someone else's senses, making the perceive you as a friend is impossible unless you know what their friend looks like, making them see a false image of you is somewhat easier.

Stamina Cost and difficulty: Mind bend takes 10 stamina to create the illusion and 5 to maintain it each round thereafter. Difficulty is determined by the complexity of the illusion. Making someone slightly misjudge the distance/speed of an object is at no difficulty. Inducing illusory sensations is at -1 difficulty*. And making them see an entirely new image is at -2 difficulty.

* These illusions can, on high rolls, take a life of their own, for instance Matriarch Cassandra could mindbend you powerfully enough to make you honestly believe your blood is physically made of tiny spiders, and even after she let up your mind would still be knee deep in the illusion for a while.

Control: is 9/10ths of the law. Control is complex, hideously difficult, and scary as all. When a psionic attempts to control another individual they lock in a battle of wills where the Psionic attempts to subjugate the personality of the victim. If the will of the attacker is stronger than the victim gets beaten back into his own mind and his body becomes a slave to the psionic. If the defender manages to win the battle of will however he can strike vicious psychic blow against his attacker.

Stamina cost and Difficulty: Control requires 10 stamina for each round of mental struggle, the struggle will last until the difference between the totalled rolls of the attacker or defender is greater than that of his/her counterpart by a margin equal to the will of the losing member. Example Bob[5, 6, 4] Vs [Betsy 2, 5 4], so bob is on top by 4 points, if Betsy as a will less than 4 she would have been subjugated and bob would have spent 30 stamina. There is no additional difficulty modifier, just psionic skill against psionic skill.

Mind bar: In the field you need protection, against psionics more than most. A Mind Bar makes it difficult for someone to tamper with your brain against your will. A simple mindbar is an effective defense but maintaining it is difficult, more complex mind bars can be a pain to make but can be maintained with a minimum of difficulty.

Stamina Cost and Difficulty Mind bar requires 10 stamina to create and 1 stamina point each round there after, plus 1 point for each empathetic attack it deflects. Its difficulty is related to how "cumbersome" it is to use. -2 modifiers to all other rolls is no difficulty, -1 is -1. and no penalty is -2 to create. A single psionic can shield multiple people without applying additional difficulty to those people. The psionic may experience some great difficulty however.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 18, 2011, 05:32:26 pm

Grab some guns, and a few extra hidden knives

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2011, 07:53:58 pm

... Well since that requires you being at the Signifer's office I'll just have you find your way there.

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 18, 2011, 05:32:26 pm

Grab some guns, and a few extra hidden knives

Well, you've tested your psionic abilities. They work, and you're far from weak... Still, you're going to need more than a couple tricks to beat survive this place. You ask around for a place to grab some gear, [Speech roll 3] and among the best answers are, from a corpse, and the Signifer's office. You think making a corpse of these people might make some people unhappy, so you go for the Signifer. [Luck 4] By chance you run into Tarran again on his way there, al he knows is that it's in the observation tower. [Intuition rolls 2+1, 1] Tarran is hopelessly lost, he probably would have wandered outside before he found the Signifer's office. Luckily for him you have enough sense to find the place, if only after a bit of searching.

The Signifer is tall and thin, one of the sleeves of his jumpsuit dangles empty at his side. He still gives you a nod and curt smile as you approach, since you found your way there Tarran stands aside and lets you go first. As you walk up to the counter the Signifer speaks first. "Name?" Your first that is 'Wow, I didn't know people could sound like that.' then you see that the part of his throat not covered by the jumpsuit is a mass of scar tissue. [Subterfuge 5] You manage to act like you were just clearing your throat, not staring at the ruins of the man's neck. "Trol Grane" You respond once you're done wondering what the hell did that you him. "Hmm..."The Signifer looks down from you and at a terminal, obviously scrolling names. "Ah, the new account. For your actions as a Dealer back earth Cassandra set you up with something. Your account stands at 40 requisition credits" He hands you one of several pads and presses a button, and a list of objects springs to life.

If you would like to examine an Item more closely just tell me which one.

Spoiler: List of items at the Signifer's (click to show/hide)

  Armor

Makeshift Body armor  10RC
Light body armor  15RC
Standard body Armor 25RC
Reinforced Hazard suit 25RC
Hostile Environment suit 35RC
Combat fitted Hostile Environment suit. 50RC

  Weapons

Weighted Baton 5RC
Combat Knife 7RC
Stun baton 7RC
Chimera Pistol 12RC
Odei Flechette Pistol 15RC
Renfield SMG 17RC
Abassy Heavy Pistol 20RC
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle 20RC
Modified Broadbeam 20RC
Irin Combat Shotgun 35RC
Fenrir Pistol 35RC
Dybbuk Flechette Rifle 40RC
 
  Other
 
.22 rounds (15) 5RC
.115 Spikes (30) 7RC
12mm Flechette Canister (6) 7RC
.50 caliber round (7) 8RC
1" High Velocity Sabot (2) 8RC
20mm Flechette Canister (2) 8RC
Power cell (1)  10RC
Medical Kit 8RC
Field Surgery Kit 12RC

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 85/100
Carried Weight: 9/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Status: fine, Training hall.

---

Character Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2011, 01:23:59 am

Go to the Signifer and ask for guns.

Ookay, you don't feel like shooting a bunch of people for the sole purpose of getting stuff to shoot them with. The Signifer's it is then. [Luck roll 3] While you're looking for it you run into Trol again, you talk for a bit. Apparently he's been downstairs training his mind to kill people.  Eh, you'd rather kill people in the normal old fashioned way. Both of you are looking for a place to get some better gear, you tell him what you know from your conversation and you set off in search of ways to kill people. [Intuition roll 1, 2+1] Without Trol you would have been wandering around forever, you swear this building was built in the least intuitive way possible.

Trol eventually gets you there, and you let him at the Signifer first. It gives you a chance to look at him, and not stare at the hash marks adorning his neck. The man has a voice like a grinder filled with nails but he hands trol a pad to review. You walk up and repeat the process that Trol went though, if with more grace. "Tarran... with an 'A' or an 'E' in it?" you stare at him with some chagrin. "An 'A'" He pauses for a moment. "Yes that's it. Freedom fighter right? Cassandra has given you a bit of back pay for your actions. You have 40 Requisition credits." he gives you another one of the pads to review.

Spoiler: List of items at the Signifer's (click to show/hide)

  Armor

Makeshift Body armor  10RC
Light body armor  15RC
Standard body Armor 25RC
Reinforced Hazard suit 25RC
Hostile Environment suit 35RC
Combat fitted Hostile Environment suit. 50RC

  Weapons

Weighted Baton 5RC
Combat Knife 7RC
Stun baton 7RC
Chimera Pistol 12RC
Odei Flechette Pistol 15RC
Renfield SMG 17RC
Abassy Heavy Pistol 20RC
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle 20RC
Modified Broadbeam 20RC
Irin Combat Shotgun 35RC
Fenrir Pistol 35RC
Dybbuk Flechette Rifle 40RC
 
  Other
 
.22 rounds (15) 5RC
.115 Spikes (30) 7RC
12mm Flechette Canister (6) 7RC
.50 caliber round (7) 8RC
1" High Velocity Sabot (2) 8RC
20mm Flechette Canister (2) 8RC
Power cell (1)  10RC
Medical Kit 8RC
Field Surgery Kit 12RC

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 8/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing.
Status: Fine, Mess hall.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 18, 2011, 01:21:06 am

Go to the mess hall and get some food

You have triumphed this day, you think about striking a heroic pose but think better of it as your stomach complains loudly. [Speech roll 3+2 situation] You ask around for the mess hall and several people apparently feel hungry enough to go with you. You arrive in a couple of minutes guided by the more experienced mechanics, one of them asks a member of the staff in charge of food where all the grub went. He laughs and says that Morgan's boys came in and ate it all, but he brings out a pair of cold boxes and sets them on your table. Together you and the mechanics staff have a good meal, you learn a lot, these people have been dealing without major tech for so long that they've got most minor repairs down to an art.

+ 2/8ths Mechanics. No longer hungry or thirsty.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs]
Inv:
Microservos
Prisms
Laser rangefinder
scrapmetal
Status: Full, Mess hall

---

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2011, 04:35:30 am

Dominique listened to the light chatter while she ate what was left of the rations, but didn't really overhear anything that interested her. I could probably get some practice in. I haven't had a good fight since those Mites, and hell if I remember when that was. She had been unconscious for awhile, most of a trip to this moon at the very least, and she had been abducted a few days after the incident in the first place.

"Hey, where do I go for some sparring?" she asked the nearest person. She'd feel a lot better after hitting someone a few times.

Ah, food to a hungry stomach... Still, you feel something missing. [speech roll 2]The person next to you isn't very talkative, "Training, Downstairs." Well downstairs is something. You push away your platter and leave the mess hall, [int 5] you're able to find your way through the building as you've walked it many times, it's a good design. The 'Training' room as the man had called it is in chaos has fifty different things happen at once, from psychic throwing contest, to an interesting variant of juggling. Still you know what you're here to do. [Luck 2] You have to wait a while for the first good brawling match to open up, eventually you get in the circle that designates the border of the arena. Your opponent is a wiry man, more arm and leg than body. [Dominique fighting roll 3, 5+1, 1+1, 1, 2+1] Vs [Unchained fighter 3+1, 6, 3, 3, 3] You're fairly evenly matched in the beginning but you slip up midway through the fight, he doesn't make the best use of opportunity but he certainly doesn't squander it. In the end he manages to twist one of your punches into a throw that puts you on your back, and out of the fight. Great now you're going to have to beat the crap out of the next guy twice as hard.

Fighting + 1/8th

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 83/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fine, mess hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2011, 08:39:02 pm

Damn, that's one sexy Dybbuk Flechett Rifle. Too bad I wouldn't be able to afford the ammo. :P

What ammo does the Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle fire?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2011, 08:41:56 pm

Oops... Anti-amor... It's like a widowmaker except more french.


Anyway, the Ichneumon fires the one inch High velocty sabot round.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2011, 08:49:37 pm

Pfffft. These guys have no non-superpowerful rifles? They aren't going to last long in a outdoors gunfight, that's for sure.

What does the Irin Combat Shotgun fire anyway? There don't appear to be any shells at all.

"Jeez, they value this equipment more than our lives? Ehh, give me a Renfield SMG and 4 .115 clips."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2011, 09:00:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2011, 08:49:37 pm

Pfffft. These guys have no non-superpowerful rifles? They aren't going to last long in a outdoors gunfight, that's for sure.

What does the Irin Combat Shotgun fire anyway? There don't appear to be any shells at all.

The Irin is a particle weapon, and thus is powered by energy cells. Also, you are equating an outdoor fight to an outdoor fight on earth. Outside of the barrens the vegetation is... dense. A long range rifle isn't the most useful thing. You also have to remember that the main armory is still controlled by the independent forces. Most of the effective weapons they have are in the hands of what armed forces they have.

The flechette rifle is a long range heavy anti-personell weapon.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 18, 2011, 10:13:47 pm

"Chimera pistol, light armor, and as much ammo for the pistol as i can buy."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2011, 10:15:43 pm

Quote from: Trollan on February 18, 2011, 10:13:47 pm

"an anti-armor rifle and some light body armor, please"

You're not getting any ammo? Sir, what use is a gun without ammo?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2011, 11:25:06 pm

Maybe he can beg Taric to lend him the RC to buy some ammunition, Dom won't have quite as much as you two did though. (Lower Unchained Reputation.)

Or he can try betting on a fight down in training with his 5RC...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2011, 11:57:53 pm

Head to the signifier

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 19, 2011, 12:02:45 am

oops, thought it came with some... Revising now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2011, 12:52:58 am

Any weapon you order will come with one full magazine, which in the case of the Ichneumon is one round.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 19, 2011, 01:54:22 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 19, 2011, 12:52:58 am

Any weapon you order will come with one full magazine, which in the case of the Ichneumon is one round.

Oh, I thought they came with nothing.

Still, one shot isn't going to do much. Not unless you roll a 5 on asking all your enemies to line up and stand still. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 19, 2011, 02:03:21 am

Edited what I am buying

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2011, 02:06:57 am

Again?

Jeez, make up your mind...  :P Don't worry about it too hard at this point, there will be looting aplenty when you start fighting people.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 19, 2011, 02:09:08 am

I call dibs on the first shield armour.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 19, 2011, 03:32:28 am

Dominique frowned and got back to her feet. She wasn't leaving the training arena until she'd won a fight. For now, she'd scope out the competition, see who looked like a good opponent. Maybe she could learn something from the next one she fought.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2011, 04:24:34 am

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 19, 2011, 03:32:28 am

Dominique frowned and got back to her feet. She wasn't leaving the training arena until she'd won a fight. For now, she'd scope out the competition, see who looked like a good opponent. Maybe she could learn something from the next one she fought.

You start walking the rounds again, there really isn't much rhyme or reason to who gets to fight who, just whoever happened to be ready at the time.  There are occasionally challenge fights, where two people square off with one another. These seem to have special significance though, and there is a flurry of betting before each. [Luck 4] It looks like you may have the option to get caught up in one, some little prick swaggers up to you, chest puffed out and chin up. You manage to resist the urge to place an uppercut into jawbone and a knuckle in his stomach. "So you're the new girl, must not have been much of a fall if you came through it all right. Saw you get beaten by Jacob, bet I could take you." You stare at him for a minute, and he puffs himself up even more. "Yeah, I bet five credits I could take you."  Your challenger is short and broad, fairly well muscled but without your reach. [Intuition roll 5] From the way he singled you out after you lost either means he wants to inflate his ego by making you automatically refuse, or he's looking to increase his status by fighting a weaker opponent. If so he's making a mistake, you're pretty sure you can take this idiot. 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 83/100
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fine, training hall.

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2011, 08:49:37 pm

"Jeez, they value this equipment more than our lives? Ehh, give me a Renfield SMG and 4 .115 clips."

[Speech roll 1 Bonus negated] Your remark over the price of the items raises the Signifer's brow. "Cassandra is taking a chance on you people, the fact that she's willing to part with anything should show you how much she does value your life. This isn't earth, get used to it." After the Signifer is done being unnecessarily curt he punches a few buttons on his terminal, after a couple minutes a broad man comes through carrying what you ordered. As you pack it into your suit you feel fortunate that when the unchained modified the suit the added weapon holsters onto the suit itself. The Signifer addresses you once you get the last bit of it seated. "Your account now stands empty, have a nice day." Sonofabitch just stiffed you 2RC not much but still irritating, you consider complaining but you probably will need to get something else out of this guy later. You grumble impotently.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status: Fine, Signifers office.

---

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 18, 2011, 10:13:47 pm

"Chimera pistol, light armor, and as much ammo for the pistol as i can buy."

Tarran gets done with his shopping first, he says something to earn a scowl from the signifer. You wonder what his redeeming quality is, he can't find his bearings at all, the last two people you've seen him talk to have reacted with hostility, and Taric told you that the man is a terrorist. Once he gets done processing his order and grabbing his stuff you tell the Signifer what you need. "A suit of LBA, a Chimera pistol, and 2 clips for it." The signifer barely nods and soon enough your items are brought out to you. "You have 3 RC left in your account."

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 85/100
Carried Weight: 39/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status: fine, Signifer's office.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 18, 2011, 11:57:53 pm

Head to the signifier

You ask one of your new friends where the Signifer is, [Speech roll 3+1] and he gives your fairly good directions back through the garage and into the observation tower. After saying your thanks you set out, [Intuition roll 5+2 prepared] you find your way there on the first try. As you enter the office you are surprised to find Tarran an Trol already there. The sight of Tarran with an SMG again is more than a little disturbing. You make a note to never stand in front of that man when that gun is out of the holster. You walk up to the Signifer's desk. "Name?" the man barks out by the time you're half there, and holy Christ does that man have a voice. [Subterfuge roll 1] You stare at the horrorshow of the man's ruined throat for a few minutes. He notices. You don't recover well. "Uh, yeah my name is, uh, Taric Sizier." You can only hope you didn't offend the man or anything. He reviews his terminal. "Another one of the newcomers, Cassandra allotted you 40 RC to spend, but Gary from the lab wired you another 20 RC for services rendered." You can't quite take your eyes off his throat. [Luck roll 3] "Look kid, don't take this personal but the staring is getting weird. Your account stands at 60 RC, get want you need." He hands a pad over to you, listing the prices for the items.

WTF is wrong with you tax added, your total purchase cost is increased by 3%.

Spoiler: List of items at the Signifer's (click to show/hide)

  Armor

Makeshift Body armor  10RC
Light body armor  15RC
Standard body Armor 25RC
Reinforced Hazard suit 25RC
Hostile Environment suit 35RC
Combat fitted Hostile Environment suit. 50RC

  Weapons

Weighted Baton 5RC
Combat Knife 7RC
Stun baton 7RC
Chimera Pistol 12RC
Odei Flechette Pistol 15RC
Renfield SMG 17RC
Abassy Heavy Pistol 20RC
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle 20RC
Modified Broadbeam 20RC
Irin Combat Shotgun 35RC
Fenrir Pistol 35RC
Dybbuk Flechette Rifle 40RC
 
  Other
 
.22 rounds (15) 5RC
.115 Spikes (30) 7RC
12mm Flechette Canister (6) 7RC
.50 caliber round (7) 8RC
1" High Velocity Sabot (2) 8RC
20mm Flechette Canister (2) 8RC
Power cell (1)  10RC
Medical Kit 8RC
Field Surgery Kit 12RC

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 8/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs]
Inv:
Microservos
Prisms
Laser rangefinder
scrapmetal
Status: Full, Signifer's office.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 19, 2011, 04:27:55 am

"I have some improvements to the broadbeam rifles, do you mind if I try and upgrade them?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2011, 04:31:50 am

The Signifer looks at you for a couple seconds. "What do with your stuff is your business, after you get it feel free to knock yourself out."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 19, 2011, 04:33:53 am

"Ok, a broadbeam and a combat armour please."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 19, 2011, 04:34:55 am

Dominique gave him a long, slow look, one that said she'd appraised him and he just wasn't worth her time. However, that was only the beginning of her taunting. "Five credits?" she asked. "Guess you know you don't have a shot at winning. But whatever, I'll be more than happy to take your cash." She took a few steps back. "Come on, then. Maybe if you're lucky you'll only need a few days in the hospital."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 19, 2011, 10:25:20 am

Go back down to training and challenge somebody i could take that is not Dom

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 19, 2011, 01:36:49 pm

"Hey, jackass, I saw that. Screw you, asshole." Throw something valuble next to him onto the ground.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2011, 09:05:50 pm

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 19, 2011, 01:36:49 pm

"Hey, jackass, I saw that. Screw you, asshole." Throw something valuble next to him onto the ground.

Okay, you may need something from him later but after Taric makes his purchase you feel a deep need to convey your frustration. "Hey, jackass, I saw that. Screw you, asshole." You slam your hand down on the asshat's desk to punctuate the sentence, [Passive kinetics roll 5+1] everything within a foot of your fist hums and shatters. Huh.... You hadn't meant to do that. [Signifer will save 3+1 Vs kinetics 5+1] The man leans away from you, you think you've made your point here.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status: Fine, Signifers office.

---

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 19, 2011, 10:25:20 am

Go back down to training and challenge somebody i could take that is not Dom

Well you've got your gear, Tarran seems to be busy having an ethical conversation with the Signifer. Not your problem, knowing him he'll end up getting slapped again. The training hall might be a good place to blow off some steam while you find something real to do, [Intuition 2+2 memory] you find your way back fairly easily. Once there you look for another contest. [Luck 3] You aren't sure how but you end up in a greek wrestling contest. You lock arms with a burly man and begin. [Trol End roll 5, 2, 5, 2, 4] [Unchained civilian 2, 2, 1, 4, 3] The man you're fighting may have raw strength but he doesn't know how to use it, and despite several severe slips you overpower him easily. A pity he was such an easy fight, not much to learn from a sure victory.


+1/8th END

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 39/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status: fine, training hall.

---

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 19, 2011, 04:34:55 am

Dominique gave him a long, slow look, one that said she'd appraised him and he just wasn't worth her time. However, that was only the beginning of her taunting. "Five credits?" she asked. "Guess you know you don't have a shot at winning. But whatever, I'll be more than happy to take your cash." She took a few steps back. "Come on, then. Maybe if you're lucky you'll only need a few days in the hospital."

[Speech roll 3] The little man's face twists into a snarl and he stalks over to small arena, a small crowd has begun to gather around the arena. [Luck roll 5] Quite a number of side bets spring up, with you getting the longer odds. Once again the moron who's name, judging from the betting, is Zach puffs himself up, you feel a deep seated need to break at least one of his bones. Putting coin in a person's pocket is always a good way to make a friend. As soon as you are inside the arena the little idiot charges you in the first instant, without waiting for a sign to start. [Zach dex 3 Vs. Dom dex 3] You slam your weight against his as he impacts you. [Dom Str 2+1 Vs Zach str roll 4] His surprise start was enough to give him an edge, and the charge pushes you back. Zach tries to bring a knee into your stomach. [Zach melee 2 Vs Dom dex 4] You counter this by bringing the point of your elbow into his patella, [Str roll 3+2] something pops loose in his knee. [Zach soak 5] The man actually remains standing, he may be a dick but he does have some resilience to him. He staggers backwards and throws a roundhouse punch at your head [zack Fighting 4-1 pain Vs. Dex 5] it was a sloppy and stupid move. You catch his wrist and brace your other hand against his elbow, using the force of his own blow to break his arm. [Dom str roll 1 Vs End 3] His arms are slick with sweat and you lose your grip almost immediately. He follows with a left handed shot to your ribs [Zack Fighting roll 6 Vs Dex 5] The man strikes like an adder, and despite your attempts to evade the shot the man lands the blow. [Zack str roll 5] It's a good shot, unfortunately... [Soak roll 2] something cracks softly. [Fighting roll 5 Vs Zach dex 5] You strike for the man's throat but he manages to grab your wrist, putting in a demented version of arm wrestling. [Dom str 4+1 Vs Zack 3] You're still pissed about that rib shot he put in and you twist his wrist viciously, slamming AND your hand into his jaw. [Str roll 6+1] His wrist and jaw make unhealthy noises and he falls backwards.

A fair portion of the crowd cheers as you step back from Zack's groaning body, a lean hawkfaced woman grins at you. "Don't worry, I'll make sure you get your winnings, plus 2% of the bets that you won for people." she nods to your side. "Theres a decent doc up in the barracks if you're interested.

- 15 Stamina -10 Max stamina (as long as the rib is fractured and untreated) +3/8ths brawling.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 68/90
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fractured rib, training hall.

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 19, 2011, 04:33:53 am

"Ok, a broadbeam and a combat armour please."

Your order arrives momentarily, "Alright, you have 14RC left when you need them again." The signifer says, taking the pad back. "Try not to die with that stuff on, it means less for everyone else." You hope the man just has a bad sense of humor.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 58/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Modified Broadbeam (10, 15lbs)
Microservos
Prisms
Laser rangefinder
scrapmetal
Status: Full, Signifer's office.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 19, 2011, 09:40:13 pm

Hah! That's what he gets for cheaping me out!

"Hey, Taric. How's it going?" Go to Training. If I can, follow the trail of dirt that Trol made if he made a trail.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 19, 2011, 09:50:50 pm

Head back to the lab and improve the broadbeam rifle

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 20, 2011, 12:01:28 am

"okay, anybody else wanna fight?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 20, 2011, 05:07:56 am

"Thanks," Dominique growled, a hand pressed to her ribs. "I think I'll go see that doctor." She laughed, then grimaced as it brought fresh pain to her bones. "I thought he was gonna be a pushover, he was talking such ridiculous shit. And he also owes me five credits." She started to head back towards the barracks. What should I do after seeing the doc? ...Guess I'll try and find that Cassandra chick, see if I can make myself useful around here. She hated sitting around doing nothing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 12:28:34 pm

Bump!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 01:11:06 pm

You may want to save a little of your stamina trollan for later, when it drops too low you start taking hefty penalties.

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Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 19, 2011, 09:40:13 pm

"Hey, Taric. How's it going?" Go to Training. If I can, follow the trail of dirt that Trol made if he made a trail.

While the Signifer is still looking at the shattered remains of part of his desk you wave to Taric, he just stares at you. No sense staying here then, one of those sparring matches Trol talked about sounds like a good plan. You set out for the training hall, feeling much more comfortable now that you're armed. [Intuition roll 5] You manage to find your way to the training hall on the first try, maybe you've finally got the hang of this place. The training hall itself is raucous, you spot Trol fighting with wooden knives, and Dom walking away from an arena hand on her ribs while her opponent fails to get up, a man and a woman try to force a hovering weight to one side or the other without touching it. It looks like as long as it has something to do with fighting you can do whatever you want.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status: Fine, Signifers office.

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 19, 2011, 09:50:50 pm

Head back to the lab and improve the broadbeam rifle

As you turn to leave Tarran gets brutal on the signifer's desk, making a fair bit of the table explode. The man said he was good with words, you wonder if he meant that he was good with only two... 'Collateral' and 'damage'. He waves at you, you stare at him. Okay, well you're pretty sure you don't want to be connected to captain over catastrophe there so it might be a good plan to get back to the labs. [intuition 3+2 experience]  You make your way back without a hitch, now that you've done this a couple times you're pretty sure you can do it without a problem. As you enter the lab you're greeted warmly once again, and you have no trouble getting a table and the tools you need to work on the rifle. [Augmentation 5, 3+1, 2+1 Vs Difficulty 10] The changes you make are fairly straightforward, the only difficulty was at the end when you were trying to get the targeting laser to work with the microservos. In the end you conquer, and your new ALR broadbeam lays before you.

Item Removed: Modified Broadbeam
Item Added: Taric's ALR Broadbeam

Spoiler: Knowledge Added (click to show/hide)

 
Taric's ALR Broadbeam
Pulse
10 Charges
Cohesion Modifiers to damage: -1 close, -1 Medium, -1 Long (+2 all When aimed in/+3 all When aimed in by Taric)
Average to great damage
Beam: Special
Description: An adapted broadbeam made by the Unchained mechanic Taric Sizier. In a standard broadbeam the bolt expands horizontally into blade causing extreme diffusion at range. Taric made a few modifications to the design, placing a second set of mobile prisms outside the barrel that were locked into a Laser rangefinder. The result was an energy weapon that when properly aimed would automatically adjust so that its point of greatest cohesion was the point of impact. The servos are a touch slow for quick shooting, resulting in lower cohesion, but a careful marksman can pick out targets at incredible range.

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Status: Full, the lab.

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Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 20, 2011, 12:01:28 am

"okay, anybody else wanna fight?"

You can't really recall the last time you just had fun like this, it's a nice release from the screaming and killing of the recent past. Your challenging cry is met with the guttural yells of assent. Within minutes you're in a knife fight, the knives are fakes meant for training so you don't have to worry about hurting anyone too badly. Your recognize your opponent as the driver from the Armadillo that brought you here, small moon. [Trol Melee 1, 1, 3, 1] Vs [Unchained soldier 6, 2, 5+1, 4] Your heart isn't in it, maybe it's because the last woman you tried to knife was Ceal. You just don't know, but the Soldier takes her advantages where she can get them. Even if you were in top form you would have been pressed hard to match her. In seconds you're face down and disarmed, a knife at the back of your head and another mid-spine. She lets you up, raising an eyebrow at you. Clearly she was expecting a bit more from you after your other two wins.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 39/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status: fine, training hall.

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Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 20, 2011, 05:07:56 am

"Thanks," Dominique growled, a hand pressed to her ribs. "I think I'll go see that doctor." She laughed, then grimaced as it brought fresh pain to her bones. "I thought he was gonna be a pushover, he was talking such ridiculous shit. And he also owes me five credits." She started to head back towards the barracks. What should I do after seeing the doc? ...Guess I'll try and find that Cassandra chick, see if I can make myself useful around here. She hated sitting around doing nothing.

You follow the hawkfaced woman's advice and head for the barracks. The trip is slow with your side hurting like it is, but you make it largely in one piece. You ask around a bit for a doc [Speech roll 5] and an ordinary looking man glances at your hands over your ribs and motions you to follow him. "Training Accident?" He doesn't wait for an answer. "Happens all the time, broken bones, sprains, heavy bruising, dislocation, lacerations, all fairly common." The area you are taken to is essentially just another screened off section of the barracks with a few people resting in bed. A silver haired man takes you the rest of the way through, and passes you off to another person a blond woman this time. After explaining your problem your ribs are bandaged in short order and a warning is given to try and keep the excessive physical activity down for a while. Like that's going to happen.

Stamina penalty reduced

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 68/95
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fractured rib (Bandaged, treated), training hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 01:14:52 pm

Go to the training area and test the rifle out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 20, 2011, 02:09:23 pm

Go to the firing range and fire training weapons down range carefully (training marksman) if they have any. If they don't have any training weapons, fire one spike at a time at a target carefully (training marksman) until one of my clips is empty. If there's no firing range, just wait around twiddling my thumbs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 20, 2011, 08:24:51 pm

Take a quick nap

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 10:35:55 pm

Also serious before following through with your earlier action, Cassandra might be unhappy if you made her repeat her initial instructions to go to the signifer's office. The Matriarch is not a woman to repeat herself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 20, 2011, 10:41:52 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 10:35:55 pm

Also serious before following through with your earlier action, Cassandra might be unhappy if you made her repeat her initial instructions to go to the signifer's office. The Matriarch is not a woman to repeat herself.

Freaking +4 to Psionics. Goddamn, I don't understand why she doesn't just capitalize on her always-succeed power and win this war for us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 10:42:52 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 20, 2011, 10:41:52 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 10:35:55 pm

Also serious before following through with your earlier action, Cassandra might be unhappy if you made her repeat her initial instructions to go to the signifer's office. The Matriarch is not a woman to repeat herself.

Freaking +4 to Psionics. Goddamn, I don't understand why she doesn't just capitalize on her always-succeed power and win this war for us.

+4 when dealing with PCs

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 10:53:49 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 10:42:52 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 20, 2011, 10:41:52 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 10:35:55 pm

Also serious before following through with your earlier action, Cassandra might be unhappy if you made her repeat her initial instructions to go to the signifer's office. The Matriarch is not a woman to repeat herself.

Freaking +4 to Psionics. Goddamn, I don't understand why she doesn't just capitalize on her always-succeed power and win this war for us.

+4 when dealing with PCs

She has... limitations. There are things stronger than her, and one of those things was fought by herself, the patriarch, and the 8 praetors. The patriarch and six of the praetors were killed by the thing, those who survived have a sort of... psychic scarring. Part of the reason she's such a bulldog bitch when dealing with people, she can't help like she feels she's obligated to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 10:55:12 pm

So wait, we have a former high ranking technocrat with us. Nice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 10:56:44 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 10:55:12 pm

So wait, we have a former high ranking technocrat with us. Nice.

What makes you think that?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 10:58:11 pm

Patriarch, Matriarch and praetors.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 11:05:14 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 10:58:11 pm

Patriarch, Matriarch and praetors.

Those are Unchained ranks not the ranks of the Technocracy. A Praetor is the equivalent of an Arbiter, while the Matriarch and Patriarch of an outpost are the highest ranked personnel and are equivalent in rank to a Grand councilor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 11:05:58 pm

Ah, right. I stand corrected.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 20, 2011, 11:08:35 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 10:53:49 pm

She has... limitations. There are things stronger than her, and one of those things was fought by herself, the patriarch, and the 8 praetors. The patriarch and six of the praetors were killed by the thing, those who survived have a sort of... psychic scarring. Part of the reason she's such a bulldog bitch when dealing with people, she can't help like she feels she's obligated to.

...You mean there are NPCs with an even higher modifier than +4 on Psionics?

FFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUU-

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 11:11:11 pm

That's why we snipe them tarran, they won't get plot bonuses.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 20, 2011, 11:12:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 11:11:11 pm

That's why we snipe them tarran, they won't get plot bonuses.

Dude, with that kind of power, they'll see my bullet coming five hours before I even fire it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 11:13:11 pm

Then don't use Bullets.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 20, 2011, 11:27:03 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 11:05:58 pm

Ah, right. I stand corrected.

Hell, most of this is in my head. You had no reason to know that they were not defectors of some kind. Anyway, don't worry about fighting what Cassandra fought. You won't run into one of those until you raid a technocrat installation, there'll be plenty of fun crap here though don't you worry.

Quote from: Tarran on February 20, 2011, 11:12:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 11:11:11 pm

That's why we snipe them tarran, they won't get plot bonuses.

Dude, with that kind of power, they'll see my bullet coming five hours before I even fire it.

1. They aren't plot bonuses, not really. They are the thing's will, and associated psionic bonuses.

2. Cassandra was about as strong as it is for a person to be, make of that what you will.

3. You will be able to fight these things, bullets may not play a great roll, but you will be able to fight and kill them. With difficulty.   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 11:57:35 pm

Well I better get a suit of shield armour before then.

I wonder what the actual armory has  ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2011, 02:00:37 am

Ah, OK. Guess that leaves one obvious thing to do. ^^

"...Thanks," Dom said, moving about and testing the injury. It was still sore, and would be for awhile yet she guessed, but it wasn't actually painful like it was before. "I'm supposed to report to the Signifier. Where can I, uh, find him?" she asked, figuring the doctor would know. And if he didn't, there were other people in the office she could ask.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 21, 2011, 04:23:18 am

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2011, 02:00:37 am

"...Thanks," Dom said, moving about and testing the injury. It was still sore, and would be for awhile yet she guessed, but it wasn't actually painful like it was before. "I'm supposed to report to the Signifier. Where can I, uh, find him?" she asked, figuring the doctor would know. And if he didn't, there were other people in the office she could ask.

[Speech Roll 3] The petite woman frowns at you. "There is nothing there that is conducive to the rest that you need to heal your ribs, unless you can give a fine reason why you need to head there I'm afraid I can't help you." You're surprised at how firm the young woman is, she seems to be around your age but she has an authority that goes beyond her years. Eh, nothing to be gained from throwing her out of your why, maybe the truth will buy something. You explain your arrival and how cassandra asked you to see the Signifer to grab some gear. She stares at you for a long minute before sighing and nodding. "Alright, Cassandra knows what she's doing. The Signifer's office is in the garage near the labs, at the base of the observation tower." She grimaces briefly "About the ribs, just stay off them until tomorrow. They'll be usable enough then." You stare at her as if she's gone crazy, you've had fractured and broken ribs before and they just don't heal that fast. She catches your look and snorts. "You've been in a scrape before I guess. Look around you, there was a rebellion as you crashed. A lot of people had wounds that should have taken weeks to heal, now they've got nasty scars to show where raw flesh and blood should be. It's a side affect of orientation, no one has figured out how to control it consciously yet. Just trust me, get a good nights rest and your ribs will feel like new. Now, off with you, I have other people that need more looking after than you." She leaves you feeling a little surprised, speed healing will be useful if it works as well she says it should. No time for that now though, best to get back to the signifer's office. [Intuition 1 (Bonus Negated)] You try to follow her directions, really. Somehow you end up hopelessly lost, managing only to find the orientation room of all places. [Speech roll 2] The first person you tell about your problem bursts into weeping laughter, if your ribs weren't cracked you'd break his nose for that. Nothing to do but try and reach the Signifer's again. -5 Stamina [Intuition roll 5] Your little detour seems to have cleared your head, you manage to find your way back down to the barracks and through to the signifer's without taking another wrong turn.

The Signifer looks like some of the people from the Red shifts, missing an appendage and with a throat that looks like something chewed on it for a while. The desk he's sitting behind has a fair sized crater in it, a remnant of the revolt you think. You approach the man, you barks out a request for your name and you give it. You must have done this twice a week for years when you worked maintenance. "Hmph, the last of the new arrivals. Cassandra left a message with me, said you should see her tomorrow and the latest. She also allotted you 30RC, another 8RC has been transferred from several sources, setting your account at 38RC. He slides one of the pads that isn't in pieces over to you, displaying a list of items.

Spoiler: List of items at the Signifer's (click to show/hide)

  Armor

Makeshift Body armor  10RC
Light body armor  15RC
Standard body Armor 25RC
Reinforced Hazard suit 25RC
Hostile Environment suit 35RC
Combat fitted Hostile Environment suit. 50RC

  Weapons

Weighted Baton 5RC
Combat Knife 7RC
Stun baton 7RC
Chimera Pistol 12RC
Odei Flechette Pistol 15RC
Renfield SMG 17RC
Abassy Heavy Pistol 20RC
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle 20RC
Modified Broadbeam 20RC
Irin Combat Shotgun 35RC
Fenrir Pistol 35RC
Dybbuk Flechette Rifle 40RC
 
  Other
 
.22 rounds (15) 5RC
.115 Spikes (30) 7RC
12mm Flechette Canister (6) 7RC
.50 caliber round (7) 8RC
1" High Velocity Sabot (2) 8RC
20mm Flechette Canister (2) 8RC
Power cell (1)  10RC
Medical Kit 8RC
Field Surgery Kit 12RC

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 63/95
Carried Weight: 13/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]
Inv:
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fractured rib (Bandaged, treated), signifer's office.

---

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 20, 2011, 08:24:51 pm

Take a quick nap

You had back up the barracks and hit the sack for an hour. [End roll 2] You don't get much rest, as you sleep your brain dredges up memories of what happened in the sphere. The nightmares don't make for good company, the memories fade quickly back into the recesses of your mind whenever you wake, only to return when you shut your eyes. You wonder if you'll ever get a good nights sleep again. +5 Stamina

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 60/100
Carried Weight: 39/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status: fine, Barracks, in bed.

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 20, 2011, 02:09:23 pm

Go to the firing range and fire training weapons down range carefully (training marksman) if they have any. If they don't have any training weapons, fire one spike at a time at a target carefully (training marksman) until one of my clips is empty. If there's no firing range, just wait around twiddling my thumbs.

[luck 3] After a bit of searching and waiting you find what you're looking for, a fairly decent shooting course with moving targets. The rifle provided is little more than a children's toy, firing a minuscule pulse laser that when the target detects a hit will make it turn green. You take your place with a few other people on the line and steady the rifle into your shoulder. The targets change color suddenly, signaling the beginning. [Tarran's Marksman roll 3+1, 2+1, 1, 5+1 Vs Difficulty 14] It isn't pretty, and you lose your rhythm in the middle, but you just barely manage to clean up in the end with a spectacular series of shots. Now if only you could manage that last bit in a real fight.

+2/8ths Marksman

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status: Fine, training hall.

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Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 20, 2011, 01:14:52 pm

Go to the training area and test the rifle out.

[Speech roll 3+1] One of the mechanics in the lab gives you directions down to training so you can test the rifle out, you're fairly confident you can get there. [Intuition roll 4+1] You make it down there, and are suprised to see Tarran already at the firing range. A good thing, maybe he'll learn how to shoot something without killing everyone behind it. [Luck Roll 3] There is a long range shooting course that takes up almost the entire length of the room, a good place to try this baby out. [Mechanics 6+1 You're able to tone down the power feed enough that it'll be fine for target shooting but won't use any of the rifle's energy. It'll be a but a second to thumb it back to full power when you're done. You head over to the firing range, and get ready to test the rifle. [Marksman roll 4+1, 2+1, 4+1, 6+1 Vs Difficulty 14] You're able to complete the course with no difficulty, you rushed your second shot a little but it wasn't terrible. If these had been people, there would have been at least three assuredly very wounded people, and probably a fourth.

+2/8ths marksman

Spoiler: Tarric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 55/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell
Status: Full, the training hall.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 21, 2011, 04:34:24 am

What ammo does the Beam rifle use?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 21, 2011, 04:37:14 am

Power Cells, most energy weapons do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 21, 2011, 04:40:31 am

And how much RC do I have?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 21, 2011, 04:41:49 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 21, 2011, 04:40:31 am

And how much RC do I have?

'

 ::)

14RC

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 21, 2011, 04:42:36 am

Head back to the signifier and buy a power cell

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 21, 2011, 04:43:58 am

Eh consider it already done.

Walk back and forth isn't exactly exciting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 21, 2011, 04:45:13 am

Head to the matriarch and inquire about the armory

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2011, 05:12:01 am

Dom looked over the list and took a minute figuring out how much what she wanted would total up to. "All right... I'll take, uh, a chimera pistol with two clips for it and the lightest body armor here."

(The chimera takes .22s, right? If so I think I have enough to cover it all. If not, just ignore the chimera/ammo and bump the armor up to reinforced hazard suit.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 21, 2011, 11:04:53 am

ugh. Sleep more

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 21, 2011, 11:52:10 am

You can buy everything on there (Barely) If you exclude the baton, which seems like a good idea since you've already got one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2011, 02:15:21 pm

Oh, I still have the one I got off the deadhead? I thought for some reason the Unchained had taken it when they picked us up. :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 21, 2011, 02:24:31 pm

Nah, you've still got it. You weren't exactly a threat to them, and there was no point in having you get it merely to take it away again. Now if you'd managed to strip the point defense cannon that would have been a different story.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2011, 03:03:47 pm

OK. Fix'd post so now she's just asking for the pistol, ammo, and makeshift body armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 21, 2011, 04:12:09 pm

Fire furiously at the target again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 21, 2011, 10:33:37 pm

Character: Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 21, 2011, 11:04:53 am

Sleep more

Ugh, you can't take much more of this... Still, you need the rest and you close your eyes once more. [End roll 6] Your brain seems to recognize the need for normal rest, and darkness consumes you. Darkness filled with Aardvarks and scantily clad warrior women.

Sound asleep (You lose the next turn, but will regenerate a significant portion of your stamina.)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 60/100
Carried Weight: 39/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status: Sound asleep, Barracks, in bed.

---

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2011, 05:12:01 am

Dom looked over the list and took a minute figuring out how much what she wanted would total up to. "All right... I'll take, uh, a chimera pistol with two clips for it and the lightest body armor here."

(The chimera takes .22s, right? If so I think I have enough to cover it all. If not, just ignore the chimera/ammo and bump the armor up to reinforced hazard suit.)

The man processes your order quickly and the items are there in minutes. "You have 1RC left, don't forget to see the Matriarch." He frowns at your ribs. "Perhaps it would be best to wait until those ribs mend, Cassandra will understand. Probably, she may kill you for ignoring her though." [Intuition 3] Something niggles at the back of your mind, but the feeling fades in an instant.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 63/95
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fractured rib (Bandaged, treated), signifer's office.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 21, 2011, 04:45:13 am

Head to the matriarch and inquire about the armory

Well the rifle works, a fine bit of work if you do say so yourself. Training is all well and good but you can't see yourself spending your entire day here, training when you could be doing. The Matriarch will probably have something for you to do, this doesn't seem like the place where idle hands last long. [Intuition roll 3+1] It takes you a while, your memories of your first visit are a little fuzzy but you are able to retrace your steps after only small difficulty.

The comms tower is the same bustle of activity that you remember, with the Matriarch at the heart of it. She glances up at you as you enter, no surprise registers across her features. You find the old broad very creepy. She turns back to her work almost immediately, and a young man in a black jumpsuit like your own strides over to you. He walks up to you and leads you away from the Matriarch before speaking. "I know you wished to speak with me but my time is limited." Holy hell, it isn't the Matriarch's voice, but the rhythm and the way she clips her words off at the end is just like you remembered. Your desire to have a direct conversation with body snatching granny dries up entirely. [Will 4] You manage to speak without voicing your surprise and alarm. "Er... Yes, I wanted to know about the armory. I heard a little about it, something about independents." The young man nods, subconsciously brushing away a wisp of hair that isn't there. "We do not have complete control of the station yet, there were events after the battle that we did not foresee. When we threw off technocrat control everyone was united, we worked towards the common goal of not being killed by a superior opponent. After we forced the remaining technocrats into the burned out Administration tower and labs, part of the former prisoner population here didn't sit well with the idea of joining with us." The man sighs, continuing somewhat sadly. "The second fight was faster but no less bloody, and those who did not wish to unite with us were forced into the armory, private training rooms, and staff quarters. The branded themselves the independent forces, what they hope to achieve on their own is beyond me."

The man looks at you critically. "We are looking to retake the rest of the facility, but the remaining Technocracy forces have enough weaponry to make the battle bloody enough render us too weak to repulse the independents if we tried to retake them now. The independents have set up an alley of death between our buildings, anyone trying to go through is killed, their shields overwhelmed in instants." The man nods, seeming to have decided on something. "There is a job for your group if they are willing, talk to Praetor Morgan in six hours. Tell the others of your group, and make sure you are ready for combat by then. Dismissed.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 55/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell
Status: Full, the training hall.

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 21, 2011, 04:12:09 pm

Fire furiously at the target again.

Now that you're warmed up you go another round on the target, hopefully this time won't be quite so skin of the teeth. The targets change again and you open fire. [Marksman roll 2+1, 3+1, 3+1, 3+1 Vs difficulty 15] All of the targets go down again, and while your overall performance was more stable you really don't feel you've improved that much.

Marksman +1/8

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status: Fine, training hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Tarran on February 21, 2011, 10:44:39 pm

Bored, my guy randomly wanders around until he reaches the matriarch.

Also, I just noticed my guy rolled a 3 instead of a 5 at orientation. Huh, I could've sworn Taricus and me were in the opposite positions, but whatever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Taricus on February 21, 2011, 10:45:42 pm

Regroup

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2011, 11:16:05 pm

"Yeah, I hear ya. I think I'll go back to my bunk and lay down for awhile." Dom gathered her items and left, intending to get some rest. The doc had said she could sleep it off, and while she didn't really believe it, she planned to at least try it out. At the very least a little shuteye would do her some good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Trollan on February 21, 2011, 11:48:03 pm

well, no need for my input on this turn...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, OH GOD, THE TEXT!
Post by: Draignean on February 22, 2011, 01:26:52 am

Character: Trol Grane

ZZZzzZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZzzzzzz

ZZZzzzzZzz... No, I don't want to... the cheese is too big... all going purple... the dolphin knows.... ZZzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz

You can wake up next turn.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 90/100
Carried Weight: 39/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status: Asleep, Barracks, in bed.

----

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 21, 2011, 10:44:39 pm

Bored, my guy randomly wanders around until he reaches the matriarch.

[Luck roll 2] You wander aimlessly for a while getting a lay of the facility as much as anything else, you can't seem to keep your bearings though and you're not sure how much good this is doing you. [Luck 4] You wander around a bit more, eventually you begin to see how everything fits together, and while you aren't sure how many places you could find if your life depended on it, you know more than before. [Luck roll 2, Taric luck 2] Rounding a corner you run into Taric, literally. [End roll 5] You manage to imitate a fairly solid wall and remain standing. [Taric endurance 2] One of your knees hits taric awkwardly, he collapses sideways turning several interesting colors. Ouch.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status: Fine, hallway near the comms tower.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 21, 2011, 10:45:42 pm

Regroup

Okay... Well that settles that. You get out of Cassandra's hair as quickly and quietly as possible, you wonder how anyone could have told that woman no to anything to her face. You need to find the others, you have a feeling that Cassandra would not be happy if you failed to meet with Praetor Morgan at the scheduled time. [Taric luck roll 2, Tarran luck roll 2] The training hall is your best bet, most of them were down ther- You smash into Tarran as you both round a corner [Tarran End 5] you practically bounce off the man, he may not be big but he is solid. [Taric end roll 2] A fact his knee in your groin proves admirably, as you collapse sideways you begin to really REALLY hate this bastard.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 55/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell
Status: On ground, In pain, hallway near the comms tower.

---

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2011, 11:16:05 pm

"Yeah, I hear ya. I think I'll go back to my bunk and lay down for awhile." Dom gathered her items and left, intending to get some rest. The doc had said she could sleep it off, and while she didn't really believe it, she planned to at least try it out. At the very least a little shuteye would do her some good.

[Intuition 3+1 familiar] You find your way back to your barracks, a day or two here and you'll be able to walk the place like any of the Unchained, your ribs twinge beneath their bindings reminding you of what the doctor said. You hope what the doctor said was true, you really do, but you know things just don't work like that. Of course not too long ago you would have said that there was no possible way to move something with your mind, and yet you've done that. The sight of your bunk takes you from your musings, it might not be down and comforters, but it is horizontal and vaguely comfortable. [End 5] It might have been your ribs, or the fact that you haven't had enough natural sleep recently, but whatever the cause you go out like a light when your head hits the pillow.


Ribs are mending rapidly, two turns until they heal fully. Regenerating 20 Stamina per turn.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 63/95
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fractured rib (Bandaged, treated, healing), Barracks, asleep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Tarran on February 22, 2011, 01:44:54 am

"...Uhhhhhhhhhhhh... whoops, sorry?" Help Taric up and continue to the matriarch.[/s]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Taricus on February 22, 2011, 02:36:19 am

"I'm hoping that was an accident" Head back to the barracks

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Tarran on February 22, 2011, 02:43:04 am

"It was. I didn't see you coming. You popped out of nowhere and smashed into me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Taricus on February 22, 2011, 02:45:12 am

"We both weren't looking where we were going, still why are you headed to the matriarch?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Tarran on February 22, 2011, 02:58:24 am

"...Bored. I'm wondering if she's got anything for me to do."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Taricus on February 22, 2011, 02:59:57 am

"We are to meet praetor Morgan in six hours if that's the thing."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Tarran on February 22, 2011, 03:03:54 am

(You forgot the quotes)

"Six hours? I don't have the patience. I'm going to bug the matriarch until then. Hopefully she'll be in a good mood... heh."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Taricus on February 22, 2011, 03:09:54 am

"It Involves a warzone and the proper armory"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 22, 2011, 03:10:25 am

Dominique dreamed about the time she smashed a guy's face in with his own hand. Even if was less than an hour ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Tarran on February 22, 2011, 03:14:28 am

"...Did you say warzone? Well, then, I guess I can wait."

Follow Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Trollan on February 22, 2011, 05:31:27 pm

Bet on a fight down in training

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Draignean on February 22, 2011, 07:10:23 pm

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 22, 2011, 03:10:25 am

Dominique dreamed about the time she smashed a guy's face in with his own hand.

You dream pleasantly.

+20 Stamina

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 83/95
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status: Fractured rib (Bandaged, treated, healing), Barracks, asleep.

---

Character: Trol Grane

You blink your eyes blearily at the cieling for a few minutes. You don't know if the Unchained who lack pads have a way to tell time here, but you would guess you've been out for longer than you had anticipated. Eh, You feel much better for it so it couldn't have been that bad. You swing yourself out of bed and head back down to the Training Hall. You need a bit more RC if you're going to get anything heavy, and short of doing real work gambling seems to be the best option.

The training hall is as you remember it, the people have changed but the roaring din of the place is the same. [Luck Roll 3] There are a couple matches, most are a bit too high for your rather limited funds, but with a little bit of searching you find a kinetic duel that is about your scale.

You have 3RC to bet, you much would you like to wager? (Once you make your wager the match will be processed as a free action.)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 39/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status: fine, Training hall.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 22, 2011, 02:36:19 am

Head back to the barracks

[intuition 2+1+1] Thanks to your experience you're able to get back to the barracks area with Tarran in tow, [luck 4] [Observation roll 3+1] She nearly isn't visible beneath the thin blankets that she's wrapped herself in but you notice that Dom is Asleep in one of the beds.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 55/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell
Status: Mild pain, barracks.

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 22, 2011, 03:14:28 am

Follow Taric.

You follow Taric, you manage not to get lost.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status: Fine, following Taric

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Taricus on February 22, 2011, 07:12:48 pm

Relax then meet with morgan

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Trollan on February 22, 2011, 07:26:26 pm

Wager 2 RC

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Tarran on February 22, 2011, 07:37:36 pm

Generically go to sleep until it's time to meet with morgan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Draignean on February 22, 2011, 07:41:20 pm

Trol

You're able to find someone willing to bet against you, and you bet on the girl in the fight. She reminds you too much of Dominique to pass it up. [Jess Kinetics Roll 3, 4, 5, 5] Vs. [Keller 5, 3, 4, 3] Keller starts out stronger, moving the hunk of metal in the middle of the ring a full foot onto Jess' Side. Jess however builds momentem, turning back the metal in minutes and sending it back at Keller with surprising speed. Keller tries but his first blow was his best, and try though he might he cannot turn it back. The crowd cheers as the chunk of metal crosses over the line etched in front of Keller, and Jess takes her bows.

+2 RC 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 12:12:26 am

*Checks his clock, tick tock....*

Hmph, things are very behind schedule indeed. You were meant to be farther ahead when this happened.

A new faction has arisen: The Motherless Sons

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 12:22:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 12:12:26 am

*Checks his clock, tick tock....*

Hmph, things are very behind schedule indeed. You were meant to be farther ahead when this happened.

Really? Huh.

Quote

A new faction has arisen: The Motherless Sons

...And? Why are they so important that they get a bold?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 12:28:20 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 12:22:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 12:12:26 am

*Checks his clock, tick tock....*

Hmph, things are very behind schedule indeed. You were meant to be farther ahead when this happened.

Really? Huh.

My fault really... There should have been more fighting and shooting people by now.

Quote from: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 12:22:47 am

Quote

A new faction has arisen: The Motherless Sons

...And? Why are they so important that they get a bold?

You remember when I mentioned "other fun crap"? That's them, at this point the reveal is just to keep you guys from falling asleep.  :-[ 

I did not anticipate how damn long wandering around the rebel base could take...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 12:32:10 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 12:28:20 am

You remember when I mentioned "other fun crap"? That's them, at this point the reveal is just to keep you guys from falling asleep.  :-[ 

Too late, I'm already asleep in the game. :P

But in all seriousness, nah, I'm fine. Just really hope we get to actual combat soon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 12:33:43 am

Uh yeah.

Right after the BASE jumping.



(Really)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Trollan on February 23, 2011, 12:47:46 am

Wait 'till we get a mission

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 12:58:26 am

...

Should I auto-pilot you to the barracks where you can meet up with others in an amazing coincidence of timing, or do you want me to leave you there in the training hall?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 12:11:43 pm

If serious doesn't post soon she'll just stay asleep an extra turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 02:42:49 pm

Character: Dominique Wakeman

Your sleep is largely untroubled, and ends only when Tarran Shakes you awake. Trol and Taric are here too, as well as the Hawkfaced woman you remember directing you to the infirmary. She nods and addresses you. "Good, you're up. Follow me all of you, Praetor Morgan is ready for your fireteam." You throw your legs out of bed and grab your gear, wondering when these people will stop assuming that you abide by their decisions. First it was the outfits and suddenly being Unchained, now apparently you had been made into a squad, you hesitate to think what they'll assume you want next. Only after you get up do you realize that your ribs don't hurt anymore, you pull the bandages off with a sense disbelief and probe your side. You can lift stuff with your mind and heal cracked ribs in a couple hours, if these people start telling you that you can fly you just might believe them.

Stamina Penalty Removed, ribs healed.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status:  Rested, Barracks, Following Corporal Yvonne.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 23, 2011, 12:47:46 am

Wait 'till we get a mission

Happy with your winnings you head back to the barracks, your catnap didn't really do much for the more pervasive fatigue that told that it was time to sleep. The place is familiar to you now and walking back to the barracks leaves you with time to think, what next? Is this what your life is going to be, one more soldier for the unchained? There are worse things, and upon introspection you realize you've been a few of them. Still... you feel there should be something else. Your musings break off when you get back to the barracks, Tarran and Taric are relaxing on bunks and Dom is fast asleep in another, looks like everyone had the same idea. Tarran sort of waves to you while lying down and Taric nods at you before sitting up all the way in the bunk. You sit down on the bunk beside Dom, she snores like a chainsaw, and you probably could have sat on her without waking her up. The three of you talk for a while, Tarran is sort of asleep but his day wasn't much different than yours, Taric however apparently invented a new kind of Armor and built a new model of laser rifle before talking to the Matriarch who was possessing someones mind. Sounds like a full day. After he fills you in on what he knows you lay back on the bunk, Five hours or so to wait for the Praetor to say something to you. You wonder why the man didn't just tell Taric in person.

It's a long wait, but between drifting off to sleep once, and talking to the others it passes with more alacrity than expected. A tall woman enters the barracks, wearing armor and with a helmet clipped to her belt. "Good, you're all here. I am Corporal Yvonne, the praetor is expecting you at the top of the Comms tower." When she finishes speaking she turns to Dominique and frowns, dominique snores loudly in reply. "Wake her, she'll need to be alert for what we have to do."

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 39/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status: fine, Barracks.

---

Character: Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 22, 2011, 07:12:48 pm

Relax then meet with morgan

You slouch on one of the bunks across from Dom, Tarran follows suit and seems to fall asleep in minutes. You yourself fall into a pleasant half-sleep until Trol enters the barracks. Tarran sort of wakes up when he enters, enough to throw an arm vaguely in Trol's direction in lieu of greeting. You talk for a while with Tarran occasionally interjecting whatever half-asleep phrase comes to mind, mainly though you fill him in about what the Matriarch said.

You sleep off most of the time, and about when you were going to shake everybody else awake a woman in combat armor walks up to the four of you. "Good, you're all here. I am Corporal Yvonne, the praetor is expecting you at the top of the Comms tower." Well that doesn't leave alot of room for arguement, you pack up what you have and get ready to follow Yvonne.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell
Status: Fine, barracks.

---

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 22, 2011, 07:37:36 pm

Generically go to sleep until it's time to meet with morgan.

You follow Taric the rest of the way to the barracks, if you're going to be walking into a warzone you'll need to be decently rested. You drift off slowly and are only mostly under when trol enters, you wave at his general direction by way of greeting. Taric and Trol talk for a moment, and whenever you pick up a point in the conversation that understand through the haze of sleep and feel particularly relevant you chime in. You drift off the rest of the way and Taric's elbow brings you out of blissful unconsciousness. You become immediately aware of an additional person in the room, it takes you a bit more time to register the fact that she is in fact speaking. "-top of the Comms tower." When she finishes speaking she turns to Dominique and frowns, dominique snores loudly in reply. "Wake her, she'll need to be alert for what we have to do." To show that you in fact were paying attention through this exchange you shake Dom awake before grabbing the gear you laid out by your bunk.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status: Fine, following Taric

All: The corporal has a fast walk and a long stride, and you have to hurry in order to keep pace with her. In just a few minutes you all reach the elevator at the base of the comms tower, Yvonne punches a few buttons and slides a card through an electronic lock. The Doors chime and swirl closed. Yvonne looks the lot of you up and down. "Cassandra may trust you guys enough to send you here, but quite frankly I don't give a damn how nice and friendly you are, this isn't a mission for rookies. She pauses and sucks in a breath before continuing. "I've watched all of you in training, some of you are better than others, and none of you are pushovers but there is a difference between training and the real deal. Have any of you done any parachute simulations?


There is time for a couple questions and answers before the elevator reaches the top, not a full round, but a few. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, "I'm sorry, was that your groin?"
Post by: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 04:48:36 pm

No objections here, just breaking up a quad post  :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 05:47:35 pm

Thanks, the post is updated.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 05:49:50 pm

"We're being paradropped, what kind of AA do they have?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 05:57:01 pm

Yvonne shakes her head. "First, that wasn't the question I asked. Second, none. This building's Anti-air are mounted on the main dome, and this isn't paradrop, not exactly. The danger is that it is effectively midnight, the only light is a refraction off of Zeus' corona, if we're lucky it's 60 below, and once we breach the outside of the structure we'll have about a half-minute to get inside before the building identifies the damage and curtains the breach with an energy field. The praetor will give you your part of the battle plan in more detail."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 05:58:40 pm

"What equipment might the current occupants be using?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 06:02:10 pm

"Better conventional weapons and armor on average since they control the armory, less psionics. The independents have an ongoing power struggle, so the faction that is currently in control of the armory will have the best stuff, while the dregs will be pretty damn poorly armed."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 06:03:33 pm

You quoted my post into both Taricus's turn and mine. You also called Trol Troll. Fail?

"I've never had any parachute simulations before. Never got the chance. I've watched some old movies before, though."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 06:05:26 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 06:03:33 pm

You quoted my post into both Taricus's turn and mine. You also called Trol Troll. Fail?

*Failpalm* (X2 for failing when making this post as well)



Yvonne gives Tarran an eye. "Then heaven help you all. Just count it out and you'll be fine, pull your chute on six and a half."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 06:07:28 pm

Adding onto that, you just put your text in my quote in your post. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 06:08:17 pm

Stop harassing him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 06:12:29 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 06:08:17 pm

Stop harassing him.

All's fair, I poked his grammar earlier so we're even.

Fixed earlier post, will run the update in an hour or so. Have to take care of some stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 07:50:21 pm

All: After longer than you would have thought possible the elevator stops smoothly, the doors of the elevator open just as smoothly onto the maintenance section for the broadcasters. The room is already occupied by twelve people, one standing by himself and the others in groups of three. Yvonne Joins one of the groups making them into four person teams, and she motions for your group to stand with the rest. As you join them the man standing alone addresses everyone. "Now that the drowsy layabouts have been accounted for we can move on. The independents have fortified the primary entrances to their section, they've done this by removing the goddamn floors on everything above the ground floor in sections near all the entrances. That means that no one and nothing can get in normally without stepping into a killbox that will shred you into plant fertilizer before you can cry." The man has a voice like sandpaper, if he were chewing a cigar it would fit right in. "Now, your job is to jump off of this building, land on their roof and slide through a hole the Shrikes make for you." One of the groups of four armed with what appear to be homemade rocket launchers nods and exchange grins. "To do this you will each take one of the packs from that wall, you will get on top of the building and jump off. You will then count to six and a half seconds and pull your chute. If you wait too long you will break your legs on their roof, too soon and you'll either freeze to death or be blown too far of course to get to the hole in time. Each group leader is provided with one of these." The man holds up a small black box with a button on it. "When you pull your chute, press this button once. The shrikes will blow a hole in the roof for you to get inside, you must be in the hole in thirty-two seconds or you will be locked outside, where you will die. When you are inside the facility work your way back into the complex towards our dome, you must capture the killbox that leads directly into our section. Once you have the situation under control press the same button three times, that calls us in to do our jobs. If you have any questions you can ask them in an hour, when we're celebrating, or burying you. Give them Hell.

The man nods to the groups and approaches you. "Which one of you lazy idiots has the misfortune of being the leader?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Trollan on February 23, 2011, 08:28:20 pm

"NOT IT!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 08:29:02 pm

"Tarran"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 09:21:41 pm

"Fine, fine. Cowards. I'll go first. But on one condition: You two come right behind me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 09:22:41 pm

"Alright, I'll provide fire support"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Trollan on February 23, 2011, 09:58:19 pm

"I believe I should go in front, just be the meat shield."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Draignean on February 23, 2011, 10:04:03 pm

The man smiles wryly, and hands one of the small transmitters to Tarran. "Congratulations on the promotion, sometimes getting command isn't stepping forwards, it's everyone else stepping back. From now until the end of this you're one of my boys, you can address me as Praetor, or Sir." He walks away from you, but turns back halfway. "And by the end I mean until I have to call you Sir, or until someone shoots your sorry ass."

He goes back to the main of the room and addresses all the squads. "Now, you've got a few hours until you're presumed KIA. If you get shot and make me wait in front of the door looking stupid while you're busing flirting with angels I'll Kill myself, and then I'll find you on the other side and beat your goddamn hide so hard you come back to life and complete the mission. Are we clear!" The squads respond with a resounding affirmative. The Praetor leaves, letting the squads take charge of themselves. The one's with the rockets who you assume are the shrikes go up first, sealing hazard suits as they go. Everyone else takes parachute packs from the wall and heads up the stairs that presumably lead to the roof. You follow suit, feeling a little nervous over the prospect of jumping off a building in the dark in hopes of landing in a hole made by a rocket launcher, just so you can wage war on a group of pissed off people holding an armory. Yvonne's squad hangs back a little and she makes sure all of your gear is on right before you head out, after a few tweaks she nods and the two teams walk to the roof.

The roof is surprisingly warm by virtue of the hemisphere of light over it. Yvonne steps forwards, her squad taking the middle position while yours and the other team flank. "Alright, you all heard the Praetor. We've got a minute before the shield drops, the instant the shield drops so do the rest of you. Say your prayers and lament your wasted life my friends."




Will process the drop before I go to sleep, this would be a good time to make some witty comment to show how awesome you are.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 10:05:01 pm

"WWWWHHHEEEEEEE" 8)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 10:14:46 pm

"Alright, time to crack some sculls and hopefully not have our own cracked. Don't fear death men, because you won't see it coming anyway, so you might as well make the best of life and not fear death! I do not have any orders for you, but one: Kill all those bastards! Do not retreat and leave your friends to die, for that is the sign of a coward! Do not worry over pain, for you shall inflict it onto your enemies five times over! Now, KILL THEM ALL!"

/Likelycheesyspeech

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Trollan on February 24, 2011, 12:14:57 am

"LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 8)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, Obligatory Elevator Conversation
Post by: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 03:42:14 am

All: Everyone is tense for the jump, and Yvonne breaks the silence with one last warning. "Remember, it's colder then cold out there right now, try to breathe as little as possible." Suddenly without warning or preamble the golden hemisphere drops and you run towards the edge of the roof, jumping off into a spread eagle thousand-foot free fall.

Phase 1/2

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 23, 2011, 10:14:46 pm

"Alright, time to crack some sculls and hopefully not have our own cracked. Don't fear death men, because you won't see it coming anyway, so you might as well make the best of life and not fear death! I do not have any orders for you, but one: Kill all those bastards! Do not retreat and leave your friends to die, for that is the sign of a coward! Do not worry over pain, for you shall inflict it onto your enemies five times over! Now, KILL THEM ALL!"

You finish your spectacular speech just as the shield drops, jumping off without even checking to see if the others were following. [Will roll 4] Despite jumping off of a building you keep your head pretty well, and even though the cold hits you like an electrical shock you manage to not breathe reflexively.

One... Two... Three... Four... Five... Six and Mark! [Dex roll 6+1] You pull your chute without even thinking, and press the button on your transmitter within the space of a heartbeat. A dot of light races past you and you see another in your peripheral vision shoot under Yvonne's team. The points of light explode beneath you, giving a clear distance to the roof of the structure which is surprisingly close. [Passive kinetics roll 4+1] Without thinking you make a lattice of psychic energy that will distribute the force of the impact throughout your entire body instead of just your legs. As such the impact of a thousand foot fall onto the roof barely slows you down.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 28/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs] Parachute pack [10lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status:  On the roof of the Independant complex

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 23, 2011, 10:05:01 pm

"WWWWHHHEEEEEEE"

Maybe it's because of the fact that you just woke up and you aren't sure you're not dreaming, maybe orientation is eroding your sanity, or maybe you've just got an affinity for life threatening and mind bending experiences. Whatever the cause you can't resist a cry of delight as the shield drops and you plummet towards the ground. [Will roll 5+1] Oh hell yes, you have totally got this. Even as your brain counts off the seconds you can't help but realize that this is the most wonderful thing you've ever felt, as close to flying as you'll ever get. [Dex roll 3] You aren't exactly agile with the chute mechanism, but you don't panic and you manage to get it open only a split second late. Tarran apparently already hit the call button and fire blossoms from beneath you as the missiles make an entrance for you. [Passive Kinetics roll 3+1] It doesn't click right away but just before impact you manage to put together a mental cushion of sorts, it doesn't make landing comfortable but it certainly eases a lot of the difficulty. 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 70/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs] Parachute pack [10lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell
Status:  On the roof of the Independent complex

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 24, 2011, 12:14:57 am

"LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

When the shield drops and you jump you shot the name of a famous figure of old earth history at the top of your lungs, taking strength from the sound of your own voice in the darkness. [End roll 3] Jesus-on-a-friggin-stick! You manage to keep your body straight but the cold hits you like knives and you involuntarily take a breath, the sheer chill makes you immediately wish you hadn't and you only just manage to keep from sucking any more. [Luck roll 3] Through it you manage to keep your count, at least mostly. You tick away the seconds, you already messed up once... Another mistake could cost you your life. That's it, [Dex roll 2+1] you very nearly fumble the catch but the quick fingers of a casino player manage to snag it and pull just in time for a streak of ruddy light to dart beneath you and explode on the roof of the structure below. [Soak 3+1] You know how to take a hit, and you manage to land with a jarring but not harmful impact.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs] Parachute pack [10lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  On the roof of the Independent complex

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: Dominique Wakeman

No words, only action.

The shield drops and as the others howl their war-cries you run to the edge silently, hurling yourself into the void without a word. [End roll 4+1] You've never been afraid of heights, and in the pitch black the only indicator that you're falling is the chill wind cutting against you. You count of the seconds mentally, intent not to end up as roof paint. As you hit six you reach for your chute, [Dex roll 3] there is a moment of panic as your hand gropes air before your fingers close around the deployment catch. As your chute deploys a glowing dart breezes past you and impacts the roof beneath you with a wave of fire and sound. [Passive Kinetics 3+1] You hit the roof on all fours, and kinetic energy echoes off of you and back into the structure.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 53/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs] Parachute pack [10lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status:  On the roof of the Independent complex

Alpha Squad

[Rolls 3, 3, 4, 4] Yvonne's group makes it down mostly safely, performing admirably under the adverse conditions.

Charlie Squad

[Rolls 3, 6+1, 1, 4+1] The other team has trouble when one of their men freezes up trying to pull his chute, one of the more experienced members though manages a heroic mid-air tackle that saves the rookie from splattering. They land at their breach without other incident.


Phase 2/2


Dominique Wakeman

As you hit the ground you shrug out of the parachute and sprint to the hole made by the missile, [Dex 5+1] sliding in and unlimbering your pistol in one motion. The hole seems to have blasted into a hallway, [Failed roll not shown] the lighting here was apparently knocked out by the blast and the steady red glow of the emergency lighting seems to be your only company for now. You can't imagine that the people here are going to not investigate these explosions though.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, in hand]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway.

---

Trol Grane

[Dex roll 3] You have to struggle with your parachute for a minute before running towards the gap, you jump down into the corridor to find Dominique already there, pistol ready. You know it isn't any different but the red lighting combined with the rubble from the roof makes it much more eerie than the other parts of this complex that you've seen.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway

---

Taric Sizier

You're almost sorry to have the fall end so soon, [Dex 3+1] you manage to wriggle out of your parachute fairly quickly and run the short distance to the hole before jumping in. Tarran is practically on your heels as you enter the complex, red emergency lighting playing hell with everyone's features.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway

---

Tarran Smith

Praetor Morgan didn't make you squad leader so you could play every man for himself, you wait until Taric is down and moving to the hole before making your sprint behind him. [Dex roll 3+1] You unbuckle your parachute with alacrity, and catch up with taric just as he jumps down into the gap made by the missile team. 

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30 10lbs)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway

Area, All: The corridor you're in has no visible identifying marks, if you've got your bearings right this corridor is parallel to the dome, so neither direction appears to immediately take you any closer to where you need to be. Ten seconds after Tarran slides in the hole in the roof is sealed by a crackling golden glow, it looks much more vibrant than the one that held you in the shuttle.

Contact with other squads lost, their rolls continue hidden. You may find them later, or they may be overwhelmed and killed. Right now it's just you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 03:52:04 am

Follow Tarran's orders

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 24, 2011, 03:58:03 am

"Load up and ready your weapons and follow me. Stay stealthy, we're all by ourselves. Trol, cover our rear. Taric, stay close behind me. Dominique, keep your eyes on any hallway splits or other exposing features. Alright? Move out." Ready my Renfield SMG and randomly go down one direction of the hallway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 04:07:05 am

*Wipes away a tear*

Just a few hours and people have forgotten Tarran the Terrorist who was prepared to vomit into a hat, now they see him Tarran the Fearless Leader.

The little babies are all growin up...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 04:08:21 am

Not my fault my character ENJOYED the drop  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 04:10:11 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 04:08:21 am

Not my fault my character ENJOYED the drop  :D

It's weird, you've rolled high on all the really weird things. (The jump gate, orientation, 1000Ft BASE jumping.) It's starting to creep me out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 04:11:56 am

I'm thinking they would've shipped me out for insanity if I wasn't a psionic  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 24, 2011, 04:25:08 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 04:07:05 am

*Wipes away a tear*

Just a few hours and people have forgotten Tarran the Terrorist who was prepared to vomit into a hat, now they see him Tarran the Fearless Leader.

The little babies are all growin up...

That's what you'll see from a guy with 9 charisma.

Quote from: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 04:11:56 am

I'm thinking they would've shipped me out for insanity if I wasn't a psionic  :D

Nah, you seem relatively sane to me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Trollan on February 24, 2011, 11:03:22 am

do what the boss says

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NisCkxU544c)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2011, 03:23:19 pm

Sorry, I've been held up for various reasons. Thanks for AI'ing me, though.

Everything seemed to be have passed by in a blur, but now that there was a quiet moment, Dom got her bearings. "Got it," she said to Tarran. She fell into step beside him, keeping crouched to present as little a target as possible, and swept her eyes from one side of the hallway to the other.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 05:03:17 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 24, 2011, 03:58:03 am

"Load up and ready your weapons and follow me. Stay stealthy, we're all by ourselves. Trol, cover our rear. Taric, stay close behind me. Dominique, keep your eyes on any hallway splits or other exposing features. Alright? Move out." Ready my Renfield SMG and randomly go down one direction of the hallway.

As a freedom fighter you've never done much work with a team, but you've had plenty of time to wish you had one. You give your orders and the others fall in. [Intuition 6+1] You don't know why but the one direction just seems... better. You move out, getting your Renfield into a good position for a tight fight.

The group moves out quickly trying to make as little noise as possible, a moot point since you're in a corridor where the ceiling just blew up. After a minute you come to an intersection, the hallway that crosses yours has doors every 20ft. It also has a trio of surprised looking men.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs, in hand)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, 4-way intersection

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 03:52:04 am

Follow Tarran's orders

Okay, you may have had a rough start with the guy but he makes sense, you make sure your Broadbeam is ready and follow Tarran. You come to the first intersection within minutes, and you aren't alone.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, Intersection

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2011, 03:23:19 pm

Everything seemed to be have passed by in a blur, but now that there was a quiet moment, Dom got her bearings. "Got it," she said to Tarran. She fell into step beside him, keeping crouched to present as little a target as possible, and swept her eyes from one side of the hallway to the other.

There isn't much to watch in the hall, but you follow Tarran's lead and keep an eye for anything out of the ordinary. As such you're the first to spot the three men walking towards you on the left corridor. Looks like the enemy is coming to you.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, in hand]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, 4-way intersection

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 24, 2011, 11:03:22 am

do what the boss says

You follow Tarran's orders, acting as a rearguard. You don't see anything out of the ordinary, but as you walk off the red emergency lighting and the rubble from the ceiling makes it hard to see all the way down the hallway. You only notice something is wrong when you bump into Taric's back. (-1 to initiative roll)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, in hand]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, walking backwards

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Independent Knife leader
Health: Unharmed
Attire: brown Jumpsuit, dirty, okay. Makeshift body armor, two red stripes, fine.
Weapon: Fauth Riot Suppression carbine [Unknown chemical load]
Status: fine


Independent 1
Health: Unharmed
Attire: blue jumpsuit, stained, frayed. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, bad.
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: surprised -1 initiative
 

Independant 2
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, presentable, good. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, average.
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: surprised -1 initiative

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 05:08:53 pm

Aim at the leader

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 05:11:21 pm

Except under special circumstances you cannot aim in and fire on a single round, if you shoot the leader it will be a quickshot not an aimed shot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 05:12:04 pm

Thank goodness for quickediting  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 24, 2011, 05:14:23 pm

"Let 'em have it!" Fire my SMG at the 1st one while charging into and attempting to knock over the second.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 06:09:03 pm

That's a... bold move.

You are aware that you are not wearing any armor?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Trollan on February 24, 2011, 06:37:12 pm

"DIE DIE DIE" shoot at the strongest one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 24, 2011, 06:43:29 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 06:09:03 pm

That's a... bold move.

You are aware that you are not wearing any armor?

I'm in front. I'll get shot either way unless I retreat into the back, which I won't. Might as well lessen my chances of getting shot by being a moving target and also rushing them while they're not ready.

Well... How far away are they anyway?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 24, 2011, 06:46:05 pm

Forgot that bit, oops.

Roughly 25ft.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 24, 2011, 07:06:23 pm

Eh, I can make that. Much more safer to be all in their face then be at the end of their guns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 25, 2011, 12:02:20 am

Dom knew one thing about guns. She knew that if she got in their faces before they could shoot, they'd never have a chance to pull the trigger; it just wasn't practical to try and shoot at someone at point-blank range when they're physically attacking you. She charged forward, firing the pistol as she went at the one not holding a riot shield. When she got close she'd have to try and take one of those shields away.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 25, 2011, 12:06:53 am

Yay, melee charge buddy to share the bullets with me.

*Crosses fingers* Five, five, five, five, fiiiivvveeeee...!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 12:12:59 am

one, one, one, ooooonnnnneeeeee!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 25, 2011, 12:16:37 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 12:12:59 am

one, one, one, ooooonnnnneeeeee!!!

Sush, or I'll blow your head off.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 12:17:41 am

Like last times one  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 25, 2011, 12:30:08 am

Yeah, but I has light body armor. ^^ I'm hoping for a four or five, but we'll just have to see.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 25, 2011, 12:18:55 pm

Internet issues, will post the full turn later today. My internet keeps eating it. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 25, 2011, 05:46:18 pm

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Initiative Rolls:

NPCs

Independent Leader: 3 [Luck tie breaker 1]

Red Independent: 3-1 [3]

Blue Independent: 3-1 [4]

PCs

Tarran Smith: 2 [5]

Trol Grane: 4-1 [Luck tie breaker 3]

Dominique Wakeman: 4

Taric Sizier: 2 [auto last]

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 25, 2011, 12:02:20 am

Dom knew one thing about guns. She knew that if she got in their faces before they could shoot, they'd never have a chance to pull the trigger; it just wasn't practical to try and shoot at someone at point-blank range when they're physically attacking you. She charged forward, firing the pistol as she went at the one not holding a riot shield. When she got close she'd have to try and take one of those shields away.

You charge at the blue suited independent, loosing the Chimera's clip into their leader as you go. [Quickshot roll 4] Before he can get his gun up several bullets tear into his makeshift armor, [Leader Armor roll 2] giving you an object lesson on why you shouldn't use homemade armor. (Leader is now Badly injured and in pain) You slam into guy in the blue suit, [Str roll 1 (Bonus negated)] he kneels and catches you on the riot shield, literally throwing you over him. [Soak roll 4] You hit hallway on the other side of the independent party hard but without other injury. (-1 to initiative this round.)

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 24, 2011, 06:37:12 pm

"DIE DIE DIE" shoot at the strongest one.

Howling in adrenaline soaked fury you whirl to face the attack with alacrity and you fire your pistol at the leader of the group. [Quickshot roll 1] Your gun jams. You swear at it colorfully, it remains jammed.


---

Independent Leader

Quote

Torch the bastards

Goddamn these stupid interloping shits, [End roll 3+1] ignoring the pain of the .22 rounds in his side the Independent leader opens fire with the Fuath, literally. [Quick shot roll 4] Fire streams from the tip, spraying over Trol and Tarran. [Tarran Passive kinetics roll 3+1] The fire splashes off of one of them almost instantly, [Trol luck roll 2] the other is coated in the flaming chemical. (Trol health -10, on fire. [-10 HP per round])

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 24, 2011, 05:14:23 pm

"Let 'em have it!" Fire my SMG at the 1st one while charging into and attempting to knock over the second.

As the wave of fire from their leaders weapon splashes off of your body, you open fire and charge. [Quickshot roll 2] Spikes go everywhere, [Luck roll 3] they miss everyone. Only a couple of spikes strike the leader [Leader Armor roll 4-1 Spikes] but his armor absorbs them completely. Damn, you had hoped to do more damage than that, Still you charge into the red garbed Independent. [Str roll 3 Vs End 4] He keeps the shield up and barely budges when you hit him.

---

Blue independent

Quote

Shoot somebody

Holy hell that bitch just tried to tackle you, turning he opens fire on her while she's down. [Quickshot roll 5+1 target prone, confirm critical 4, armor averts critical] His burst of fire flies true but [Dom passive kinetics roll 4, armor roll 4] her armor is effective, stopping several of the bullets, but not enough. Blood shows quickly in the fabric portions of her armor, (-20 health) [Dom soak roll 5+1] but startlingly she seem more pissed than in pain.   

---

Red Independent

Quote

HOLY SHI-

Tarran smashes into you, and you raise your weapon trying to go for the point blank shot. [Melee roll 1 Vs Tarren Dex 2+1] He catches your wrist and forces it away from him.

---

Taric sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 24, 2011, 05:08:53 pm

Aim at the leader

You sight your rifle in on the leader, tracking his movements as well as you can.




STATUS

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, 4-way intersection, on ground.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 90/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, in hand, jammed]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, on fire. (-10 HP per turn)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on independent leader)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, Intersection

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, 4-way intersection, grappling Blue independent's right wrist

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Independent Knife leader
Health: Badly Injured
Attire: brown Jumpsuit, dirty, okay. Makeshift body armor, two red stripes, fine.
Weapon: Fauth Riot Suppression carbine [Unknown chemical load]
Status: Pain


Independent 1
Health: Unharmed
Attire: blue jumpsuit, stained, frayed. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, bad.
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [Empty]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Fine

Independant 2
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, presentable, good. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, average.
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 05:49:02 pm

"Alright guys, we've got them surrounded. LET IT RIP!" Open fire on the leader

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 25, 2011, 06:04:39 pm

Growling ferally, Dom rolled to her feet, going for the guy who had just shield-blocked her. She was going to rip that shield away and break every bone in his body with it. With one hand she went for the shield, and with the other she attempted to pistol-whip him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 25, 2011, 07:19:00 pm

"Don't you dare point that thing at me!" Go for quick punches (using dexterity?) against Reddy and try to get him to drop his shield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Trollan on February 25, 2011, 07:22:46 pm

FUCKING CHARGE THE STRONGEST ONE, STABBING HIM REPEATEDLY

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 07:23:24 pm

"Get Your own target Trol!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Trollan on February 25, 2011, 09:10:38 pm

"My gun is jammed, what am I supposed to do?!?!"

also, in real life, how would he know what i was doing?  ::)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 09:11:44 pm

Point, but go for one that won't be hit with a +3 to hit gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Trollan on February 25, 2011, 10:08:36 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 09:11:44 pm

Point, but go for one that won't be hit with a +3 to hit gun.

The strongest one probably isn't the leader, considering the bullets he took. by "strongest", i mean healthiest

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 10:09:15 pm

Point.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 01:57:00 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 09:11:44 pm

Point, but go for one that won't be hit with a +3 to hit gun.

Your gun isn't +3 to hit, it's +3 to damage.

Conventional weapons get accuracy modifiers, changing the chance of hitting.

Energy weapons get cohesion modifiers, changing the damage they do.

(Also, no one is batting an eyebrow over !!Trol!! being on fire?)

Will post the rest in a couple minutes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 01:59:16 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 01:57:00 am

(Also, no one is batting an eyebrow over !!Trol!! being on fire?)

Nah, it's just a skin wound. /lamejokeislame

Besides, it's just !!Trol!!. If it was a !!Troll!!, however, I would care.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 01:59:35 am

That's even better. HEADBEAM  8)

Trol(l) on fire!  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 26, 2011, 02:18:05 am

*facepalm* Damn, I just got that. Despite being in the thread where that's, y'know, a running joke. :-\ I must be off my game horribly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 02:51:15 am

Oops, forgot. just means i can set others on fire!!!    :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 02:54:33 am

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

NPCs

Independent Leader: 4 [1] (2)

Red Independent: 5 [2]

Blue Independent: 2 [1]

Characters

Tarran Smith: 5 [4]

Dominique Wakeman: 3-1 [3]
 
Trol Grane: 3

Taric Sizier: 4 [1] (5)

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 25, 2011, 07:19:00 pm

"Don't you dare point that thing at me!" Go for quick punches (using dexterity?) against Reddy and try to get him to drop his shield.

You try to punch the Red suit but realize all your hands are occupied, so you smash him in the face with you SMG instead. [Melee roll 2 Vs. Dex roll 6] He gets his shield up in time, blocking your overhand and attempting to smash you backwards. [Independent Str 1 Vs End 2] The angle is bad and the shield bash barely glances your shoulder.

---

Red Independent Footsoldier

Quote

Get it off, GET IT OFF!!

As he retaliates against Tarran's face smash the Footsoldier tries to break Tarran's grip on his right hand. [Independent Str 4 Vs Tarran Str 3] He succeeds in breaking Tarran's grip, and he smashes at Tarran with the pistol. [Melee roll 3 Vs Tarran Dodge 5+1] Tarran evades the blow easily.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 25, 2011, 05:49:02 pm

"Alright guys, we've got them surrounded. LET IT RIP!" Open fire on the leader

You yell your encouragement, though surrounded may be an overstatement considering that Dom is on the ground bleeding. Trying to move with him you fire a laser pulse at the Independent Leader, [Marksman roll 5+1, Confirm Critical 4, Independent armor roll 3-3, critical confirmed] the bolt flies true slicing into the the man at the neck, decapitating him in a flash of light and sound.

---

Independent Leader

Quote

Die, twitch spasmodically.

Taric's laser kills the Independent Leader Instantly, but his body doesn't quite know it yet. [Luck roll 1] As the Headless body falls the man's finger clamps over the trigger to his carbine, and liquid flame rises quickly in a pool around him.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 25, 2011, 07:22:46 pm

FUCKING CHARGE THE STRONGEST ONE, STABBING HIM REPEATEDLY

Goddamn gun, goddamn independent asshats, GODDAMN FLAMETHROWERS. You pull your knife and body slam the independent in blue from behind while he's still facing Dominique. [Str roll 5 Vs End 2-1 surprise] Your tackle takes the man completely by surprise and you bear him to the floor, pinning his arms under him. [Luck roll 3] You don't seem to have done anything particularly devastating with your flaming tackle, you'll just have to settle for stabbing him. [Melee 2+1 Vs Armor 3] This armor might not be too good against guns but it's at least adequate against knives, your strike leaves a gouge in the armor but nothing else.   

-10Hp

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 25, 2011, 06:04:39 pm

Growling ferally, Dom rolled to her feet, going for the guy who had just shield-blocked her. She was going to rip that shield away and break every bone in his body with it. With one hand she went for the shield, and with the other she attempted to pistol-whip him.

Your reaction as Trol Tackles the Independent who just shot you is partially anger, you wanted to beat that man into jelly without any help from anyone damnit. Still as you clamber towards the now prone Independent, you admit to yourself that this will make things easier. Changing your grip on the pistol you smash the grip into the side of the man's head. [Melee roll 3+1 target pinned] You connect and [Str roll 3+1] smash the pistol solidly into the side of the man's jaw, definitely cracking the jaw and knocking some teeth lose. (Blue independent is now mildly hurt and in severe pain.)

---

Blue Independent Footsoldier

Quote

Struggle.

The footsoldier tries to reload his pistol just as Trol tackles him from behind, pinning his arms beneath him. The footsoldier starts to struggle just as Dom smashes her pistol into his jaw, [Soak roll 2] the agony is nearly blinding as he tries to struggle free. [Str roll 4-2 pain Vs Trol Str 4+1] Trol keeps him pinned though, and the footsoldier can't even budge an arm.

---


STATUS

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, 4-way intersection.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, jammed]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, pinning blue independent, on fire. (-10 HP per turn)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on independent leader)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, Intersection

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, 4-way intersection,

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Independent Knife leader
Health: Dead
Attire: brown Jumpsuit, dirty, okay. Makeshift body armor, two red stripes, fine.
Weapon: Fauth Riot Suppression carbine [Incendiary load]
Status: Deceased, Flaming


Independent 1
Health: Mildly hurt
Attire: blue jumpsuit, stained, frayed. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, bad.
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [Empty]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Prone, both arms pinned by Trol

Independent 2
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, presentable, good. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, average.
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 02:57:45 am

"HEADSHOT!" Aim at red. fire if bonus applies

I win  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 26, 2011, 03:00:18 am

Dom raised a foot. "Go to hell, bastard!" she yelled as she brought it down as hard as she could on his neck, intending to snap it and finish him off before focusing on the last one standing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 03:07:36 am

Give Mr. Red a nice flaming hug

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 03:12:52 am

Run around behind Reddy so at least one of us will get a clear shot. Then fire at him if he chooses not to block me with his shield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 03:15:29 am

I sense possible friendly fire...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 03:18:06 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 03:15:29 am

I sense possible friendly fire...

Nah, we'll have his shield in the way either way, since he has to cover from one of us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 03:18:52 am

There might be either a head or brains going everywhere

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 03:21:24 am

Trollan, you are aware that you will have to stop pinning the blue one to "hug" Red right?

Taricus, you needn't worry about shooting Tarran yet, you'll need to spend this round aiming in.


Jeez you guys are fast, I'll give Troll a few minutes to confirm before moving forwards.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 04:41:21 am

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

NPCs

Red Independent: 3 [2] (5) -1- <3>

Blue Independent: 1

Characters

Tarran Smith: 3 [3]

Dominique Wakeman: 3 [2] (5) -1- <5>
 
Trol Grane: 4
3
Taric Sizier: 3 [6]

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 03:07:36 am

Give Mr. Red a nice flaming hug

[End 2+1] Roaring against the pain of your burns you rise from the blue independent and try to wrap the red one in a bear hug. [Melee 4+1-1 Vs independent Dex 3] Despite your injuries you manage to wrap your arms around him and squeeze. [Str roll 5+1, Confirm critical roll 2, confirm failed] You exert all of your great strength into the man, and you feel several ribs crack and buckle. [Independent soak 2] The man screams loudly, [luck roll 2] and drops his shield and weapon. (Red independent is now suffering broken ribs, is in severe pain, and is wounded)

-10hp [Luck roll 1] the flames still burn fiercely.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 02:57:45 am

Aim at red.

After decapitating their leader you calmly switch your aim to the Red garbed fighter, it's easier to aim in since Trol has him grappled but you risk injuring Trol if you fire.

--

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 03:12:52 am

Run around behind Reddy so at least one of us will get a clear shot. Then fire at him if he chooses not to block me with his shield.

You move out of the way of Taric's fire and try to flank the red soldier, this is made easier by Trol grabbing him and picking him up. As the independent drops his shield you fire your renfield. [Quickshot roll 3+1+1] The entire clip slices into the man's chest [Independent armor roll 5] but all of the spikes are stopped by the man's body armor.
--

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 26, 2011, 03:00:18 am

Dom raised a foot. "Go to hell, bastard!" she yelled as she brought it down as hard as she could on his neck, intending to snap it and finish him off before focusing on the last one standing.

As Trol leaves the prone foe to attack the other you raise your heavy boot to his neck and stomp down. [Melee roll 2+1+1 target prone Vs Dex 3] You foot smashes into his neck [Str roll 3+1] it doesn't break at first, but he begins to make unhealthy gurgling noises. You keep your foot there and steadily apply pressure. (Blue independent is being suffocated by Dom)

---

Red Independent Soldier

Quote

Scream and struggle

The Independent was aiming his pistol at Tarran when Trol T-boned him, picking him up. Despite his fierce struggling Trol broke several ribs, and in his pain the soldier lost his pistol and shield. [End 3] To his credit he manages to keep his head fairly well considering he's being crushed and some bastard just tried to shoot him in the chest. Still in great pain he struggles against Trol's hold, [Str 3-1 pain Vs Str 4+1-1 pain] but to no avail.

---

Blue Independent Soldier

Quote

Get out form under the crazy bitch's knee!

[End roll 1] The pain is almost too much for him to bear as Dom slams her boot into his throat and the Independent struggles to rise. [Str/Dex 4-1 pain, 5-1 pain Vs Dom Str/End 3+2, 3] Despite an impressive struggle Dom's heavy boot keeps him pinned to the floor by his throat.

---

Independent Leader

Quote

Burn

As the Leader's corpse continues to burn a high pitched whistle emanates from somewhere on his person.


STATUS

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, average. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, 4-way intersection. Suffocating/pinning Blue Independent

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, jammed]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, Crushing blue independent, on fire. (-10 HP per turn)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (9, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on red independent)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, Intersection

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, excellent. [8lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
4 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, 4-way intersection,

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Independent Knife leader
Health: Dead
Attire: brown Jumpsuit, dirty, okay. Makeshift body armor, two red stripes, fine.
Weapon: Fauth Riot Suppression carbine [Incendiary load]
Status: Deceased, Flaming, Body is making a high pitched whistling noise


Independent 1
Health: Mildly hurt
Attire: blue jumpsuit, stained, frayed. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, bad.
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [Empty]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Prone, Being suffocated and pinned by Dom

Independent 2
Health: Wounded
Attire: red jumpsuit, presentable, good. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, average.
Weapon: None
Off Hand: None
Status: Broken ribs, severe pain, being crushed by Trol

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 04:44:13 am

Fire

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 04:45:46 am

You're going to fire a high powered laser at a man being grappeled by one of your team mates?

That sounds Fun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 04:48:29 am

I enjoyed some of the most harrowing experiences known to man, he'll be fine as long as he ducks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 26, 2011, 04:52:24 am

Dom leaned her weight on that foot. Although it meant dividing her attention, she reloaded the pistol while applying pressure, so she'd be ready for the next group they might encounter. Once this guy was dead, she'd take his shield, then see about helping her allies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 10:16:14 am

Stop, Drop, and Roll

You guys can finish them off, right? i think that i've done my part as meatshield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 10:17:04 am

Yay for you not getting shot  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 03:04:06 pm

Reload a clip into my SMG and examine the source of the leader-body's whistling.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are very lucky
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 03:59:15 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

NPCs

Red Independent: 3

Blue Independent: 6

Characters

Tarran Smith: 2

Dominique Wakeman: 5
 
Trol Grane: 4

Taric Sizier: 4 [auto behind Trol]

Blue Independent

Quote

Try to remain conscious, struggle

[End roll 1] Choking heavily the independent struggles only feebily before passing out from lack of air.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 26, 2011, 04:52:24 am

Dom leaned her weight on that foot. Although it meant dividing her attention, she reloaded the pistol while applying pressure, so she'd be ready for the next group they might encounter. Once this guy was dead, she'd take his shield, then see about helping her allies.

You continue to crush the man's throat even as he goes limp, [Str 4+2, Confirm critical, Auto-confirmed] the man's spine crunches audibly as you drive your heel into his neck. After he's dead you take your weight off of him and reload your pistol.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 10:16:14 am

Stop, Drop, and Roll

You throw the wounded independent away from you, slamming him to the wall. [Str roll 6, Confirm critical 3, independent luck 5, critical not confirmed] His body smashes into the wall heavily, aggravating the damage to his ribs. [Independent End 2] The man doesn't pass out, but he looks pretty stunned. Freed of your burden you attempt to roll and extinguish the fire on you. [Luck roll 4] you extinguish the parts of your clothing that are on fire, but the chemical fire continues burning on you. (Fire Damage per turn reduced to 5)

-5 hp

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 04:44:13 am

Fire

As the man tries to recover from Trol's throw you fire a pulse from your rifle into him. [Marksman roll 4+1 target stunned] Hitting him and [Independent armor roll 4-3] slicing through his crude armor, and burning a hole through his ribcage. (Red independent is near death and mortally wounded, taking automatic damage every turn.)

---

Red Independent

Quote

Fu....

Stunned for this round

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 03:04:06 pm

Reload a clip into my SMG and examine the source of the leader-body's whistling.

You reload, the others seem to have the battle well in hand and you examine the burning corpse of the fallen Independent, trying to find the source of the strange noise. [Failed roll not shown] Hmm, you can't find anything obvious... The chemical pool is still burning too fiercely for you to make out much more than dark shapes in the fire. [Failed roll not shown]

---

Independent Leader

Quote

Explode

As Tarran examines his corpse the whistling peaks, and the leader's incendiary reload canisters explode in a fireball of sticky pain.

[Tarran Luck roll 2-1-1 Epicenter, surprised] Tarran is flung back into the wall by the explosion, [Soak roll 2+1] smashing his back into the wall. Man, those are going to be some impressive bruises. (On fire -10 hp per turn, -20 HP)

[Luck roll 6] The explosion is almost strangely local, and no one else is harmed.   

---


STATUS

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 43/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, in hand]
1 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, 4-way intersection. Fine

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, jammed]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, rolling on ground, on fire. (-5 HP per turn)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (8, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on red independent)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, Intersection

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs, in hand)
3 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, 4-way intersection, on fire (-10HP per turn).

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Independent Knife leader
Health: Dead
Status: Flaming chunky salsa

Independent 1
Health: Dead
Attire: blue jumpsuit, stained, frayed. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, bad.
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [Empty]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Deceased

Independent 2
Health:  Near Death
Attire: red jumpsuit, burn holes, damaged. Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, average.
Weapon: None
Off Hand: None
Status: Broken ribs, severe pain, Mortally wounded.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 04:16:04 pm

...Ouch.

"AW SHIT. MOTHER-..." Attempt to put myself out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 26, 2011, 04:17:25 pm

Dom grabbed the shield, then looked over at the sound of the explosion. "Ah, shit!" she said, just noticing that two of her allies were on fire. She immediately looked up to see if there was some sort of sprinkler system she could activate to try and help them out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 04:26:15 pm

"Fire Buddies!!" Seriously, put myself out



[bratty child] Hey, I was on fire first! why is it about tarran? [/bratty child]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 07:00:33 pm

Look for anthing to help with the fire

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 07:03:07 pm

Quote from: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 04:26:15 pm

[bratty child] Hey, I was on fire first! why is it about tarran? [/bratty child]

Because I'm more important than you. :P

But seriously, we ignored your fire since, ya know, we had a bunch of bad guys trying to kill us at the time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 26, 2011, 07:31:59 pm

Dom was in a martial trance. She wouldn't have noticed Tarran on fire either if there wasn't an explosion. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 10:03:13 pm

Quote from: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 04:26:15 pm

[bratty child] Hey, I was on fire first! why is it about tarran? [/bratty child]

I was more than willing to pay homage to one of my favorite RTDs to watch by setting you on fire, but changing the thread title to "Trol on Fire" is getting into plagiarism. :P Plus most of the new titles for the thread that reference a specific character have been about Tarran. (Tarran gets trigger happy, Tarran gets crispy fried, etc)

Will run the turn shortly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 10:10:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 10:03:13 pm

Plus most of the new titles for the thread that reference a specific character have been about Tarran. (Tarran gets trigger happy, Tarran gets crispy fried, etc)

Because I am so important. Everyone, bow down before me!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 10:15:37 pm

Burn here you  8)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2011, 11:16:39 pm

NPC Effects from previous round

The last of the independent squad coughs up blood from his ruined lungs, dying from Taric's laser burst.

Red independent is now dead.


---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 04:16:04 pm

"AW SHIT. MOTHER-..." Attempt to put myself out.

You've had worse than this, you can't really conjure when but you're sure you have sometime. You focus your mind and try to do what you did by reflex earlier. [Active Kinetics roll 5] (-5 Stamina) It takes an effort of will but the flame slides off you and your clothing as though you were glass, and you quickly remove yourself from the resulting puddle of fire at your feet.

Battle Fatigue: [Stamina roll 4] -15 Stamina

No longer on fire

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 26, 2011, 04:17:25 pm

Dom grabbed the shield, then looked over at the sound of the explosion. "Ah, shit!" she said, just noticing that two of her allies were on fire. She immediately looked up to see if there was some sort of sprinkler system she could activate to try and help them out.

You grab the dead Independent's shield and look to the source of the explosion, Tarran is already picking himself up from the wall and he literally brushes the fire off his clothing as if he'd just gotten himself dusty. Ookay, that still leaves Trol on fire. You look around for something to put the fire out with [Luck roll 4] and find that while there is no sprinkler system due to the general lack of flammable materials there is a canister of fire retardant glop on the wall. Thank those asinine technocrats for standardized modular facilities, you grab the canister and spray down Trol. [Quickshot roll 4+1 target is friendly] You manage to get a good coat of the thick and fizzing chemical on him, putting out the last of his flames.

Battle Fatigue: [Stamina Roll 2+1] -25 Stamina

Item Added: Riot Shield

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 07:00:33 pm

Look for anthing to help with the fire

You start to look for something to put the flames out with but it looks like Dom's got everything under control. The canister she grabs is completely effective, and the foul smelling glop puts out the flames almost instantly.

Battle Fatigue: [Stamina Roll 4] -5 Stamina

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 04:26:15 pm

Put myself out

You beat at yourself, trying to rid your body of flames. [Luck roll 2] You fail miserably, but Dominique comes to your rescue with a canister of... well you don't know what it is but it puts out fires and smells funny. You are immensely relieved to no longer be on fire, but the burns are still quite painful.

Battle Fatigue: [Stamina Roll 5] -20 Stamina

---

Spoiler: Items On ground (click to show/hide)

2 Chimera Pistols, 1 empty, 1 fully loaded. [5lbs each]
6 .22 caliber clips [15, neg.]
1 Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, laser burn. [17lbs]
1 Makeshift body armor, 1 red stripe, bad. [17lbs]
1 Riot Shield [10lbs]
1 Nearly obliterated Fuath Riot suppression carbine, ruined fuel canister jammed in loading port. [8lbs]

Status

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 58/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
1 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Fire Extinguisher [5lbs, empty, in hand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, 4-way intersection. Fine

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, jammed]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, Fine, large burns (Must make a pain check every other action that requires focus.)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (8, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, emergency lit hallway, Intersection

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 18/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs, in hand)
3 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, 4-way intersection, Burns (Must roll higher than 2 every other roll requiring focus to avoid pain penalties.)

Picking up equipment is a free action, so feel free to squabble amongst each other for who gets what.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 11:19:30 pm

"We should link up with the other squads, that'll help us punch through their lines" Follow Tarran's orders

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2011, 11:27:57 pm

"That's if we can find them. Taric, you might want to take a pistol just in case you lose your broadbeam if no-one objects." Take the Makeshift body armor with 1 red stripe and the laser burn and wear it. Try to ignore the fact that I just stole from a dead guy. Also, pick up a Chimera and 3 clips, store them in my backpack. Finally, grab the Riot Shield and put it in my backpack.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 26, 2011, 11:28:49 pm

"I'll be fine, This thing just needs to be aimed to work"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Trollan on February 26, 2011, 11:32:49 pm

"I'll just grab some ammo, if nobody minds..." Mumble obscenities about my jammed gun while unjamming it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Draignean on February 27, 2011, 12:03:26 am

Trollan would you mind defining 'some'.

Also, you could try and unjam your gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Trollan on February 27, 2011, 12:58:52 am

Some being a clip, or any extras after the others

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 27, 2011, 04:03:58 am

"Here ya go," Dom said, toeing two of the clips towards Trol and taking one for herself, along with the loaded chimera. Assuming Tarran grabbed the empty one, anyway. ^^ Now she could quickly switch from one gun to the other before needing to reload, and that could make all the difference in a firefight. For now she kept the riot shield in her left hand and the pilfered chimera in the right, chucking the empty/useless fire extinguisher away. "I'll take point," she said, looking around the intersection. "Just tell me which way to go."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Draignean on February 27, 2011, 12:22:11 pm

Alright.

Dominique Recieves  1 .22 clip, 1 Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Trol gets 2 .22 clips
Taric gets Nothing
Tarran Recieves Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs), 3 .22 clips, Riot shield (10lbs), and a suit of makeshift body armor (15lbs)


All: You take a minute to breathe after your encounter with the independents, you hope you'll have more luck and less wounds in the next fight. The left turn takes you back towards the sphere, hopefully bringing you to your objective. The right turn is away from your goal but you can hear commotion and gunfire from that direction. You can also continue straight down the hall you were in.

There are doors down the walls of the halls on your left and right.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 27, 2011, 12:23:35 pm

Head right "We may find another squad of unchained down to the right"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Tarran on February 27, 2011, 01:46:55 pm

"Or we may find a firing range full of angry dudes. But you're right, let's go right." Go right carefully.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Trollan on February 27, 2011, 02:00:37 pm

"yep, lets go right. no matter what, kill the dude with the flamethrower first"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 27, 2011, 09:03:08 pm

"Gotcha." Dom turned right and stayed in the lead, shield ready to block incoming fire. "So let's say we run into some of our guys. What if they don't wanna team up, like they got their own thing to do or somethin'? We just gonna go along with them or what?" She glanced around for any threats, then returned her attention to the front.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 27, 2011, 09:06:28 pm

"They'll have their own objectives, odds are if we help them, our path becomes a bit clearer"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Draignean on February 28, 2011, 02:38:43 pm

All: If you're going to make it through this you're going to need some help, and that commotion feels like your best bet of finding one of the other squads. You procede as well as you can, [Dex rolls 4+1, 4+1, 4, 3] making little sound in the long corridors. [+1 to your first intiative roll as applicable] Dom sweeps the side doors, [Luck 4] but no threat emerges from any of them.

The sound of guns, screaming, and the crackling burn of energy weapon discharge fills the air as you come to a set of heavy double doors at the end of the corridor. Even through the doors you can smell ozone and burning flesh, Tarran carefully peeks open the doors to get a look inside. [Tarran Observation 2+1]

For a moment it was a near thing, one of the independent had seen what you were doing and had almost alerted the others. Of course that was shortly before Yvonne put a hole in his neck that you could have slid your hand through. The situation doesn't look good from the brief glance tarran got, the room looks like the staff cafeteria except with more corpses and gunfire than most cafeterias manage. There are more than ten independents spread out across the room, and nearly as many dead on the ground. Their backs are to you, and the cover they're crouched behind offers them no protection from your vantage point by the doors. Corporal Yvonne and at least two others are crouched behind a set of knocked over tables, one of them is maintaining a Shield that reinforces their hasty barricade. [Failed roll not shown]

You amend your first mental statement, you're going to need some help, so long as your help doesn't need help.   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 28, 2011, 03:26:05 pm

Dominique looked back at the others. "Looks like they got us outnumbered. What's the plan, boss?" she asked, trying to stay as quiet as possible. Whatever they were going to do, they had to do it soon, before the independants got wise to their presence.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 28, 2011, 04:00:28 pm

"Keep me covered and I'll be able to pick them off"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Tarran on February 28, 2011, 05:18:36 pm

"We need to take them by surprise. Kill and cripple as many as possible before they can act. Taric, take out the ones with the big guns. Dominique, charge and take out the closest to us. Trol, charge and take out the second closest to us. I'll try to wound as many as I can with a quick burst. Afterwards it's a free-for-all. Sound good?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 28, 2011, 05:31:44 pm

"Sounds good, I'll head in after everyone else"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Trollan on February 28, 2011, 06:52:24 pm

"got it." Put my knife in the dude's back

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Tarran on February 28, 2011, 06:53:32 pm

Follow out with my plan. Spray and pray enemies, aiming for the ones with the least armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 28, 2011, 07:22:18 pm

"Got it." Dom rushed out, going straight for the closest independant to shield-bash him down. She would then shoot him while he was down while keeping her shield between herself and the rest of the enemies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Taricus on February 28, 2011, 07:24:29 pm

Follow Tarran's plan. Move in and target the ones with any sort of weapons apart from smg, pistols and batons.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which Tarran is severely burned.
Post by: Draignean on March 01, 2011, 03:06:34 am

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Enemies
Independent Knives: [4-1, 2-1, 4-1, 1-1 Surprised] [2] [5] (4)
Independent Captain: [1-1+1 Surprised, combat reflexes]

Friendlies
Corporal Yvonne: [4+1 Combat reflexes]
Jamie Teague: [2]
Morgan Fehra: [4]

You
Tarran Smith: [5+1+1, Ambush] (Extra move)
Taric Sizier: [4+1 Ambush]
Trol Grane: [2+1 Ambush] [2] (2)
Dominique Wakeman: [3+1+1 Ambush]

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 28, 2011, 05:18:36 pm

"We need to take them by surprise. Kill and cripple as many as possible before they can act. Taric, take out the ones with the big guns. Dominique, charge and take out the closest to us. Trol, charge and take out the second closest to us. I'll try to wound as many as I can with a quick burst. Afterwards it's a free-for-all. Sound good?"

Your group charges through the double doors much to the surprise of the independent squads, the groups near you barely manage to squawk before you open fire on them. You spray a group of three near the middle of the room with spikes, [Quick shot roll 4+1] and every one finds a mark. [Independent Armor rolls 1, 3, 2] One of them goes down immediately, blood blossoming from the supple armor around the neck. The second yells and flails, dropping his weapon as a number of spikes embed themselves in the joints of his right arm. The last takes a number of darts to the stomach [Independent Soak 3] but manages to keep control of himself despite the obvious pain inflicted.

One Independent Killed. Right arm of another crippled. One Independent knife leader wounded.

(Initiative roll 7 or better, I'll process the next action you want to take as a free action)

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 28, 2011, 07:22:18 pm

"Got it." Dom rushed out, going straight for the closest independent to shield-bash him down. She would then shoot him while he was down while keeping her shield between herself and the rest of the enemies.

As Tarran slams the doors open you charge forward, shield leading into the nearest independent Knife squad. [Dex 4] You sprint the distance in moments, giving the first independents little time to prepare for your charge. [Passive Kinetics 4] The noise and light around you dim slightly as you unthinkingly convert the energy from passive sound and light into raw kinetic power. [4+2+1 Kinetic boost, confirm critical 5, Independent luck roll 3, critical confirmed] You ram the first unfortunate person, his body literally splattering against your shield before flying back a full thirty yards with no visible trajectory and hitting the far wall with with an audible crunch. You keep your shield to the occupied side of the room and let loose on two independents remaining next to you with your pistol, [Quickshot roll 5] at point blank range the small pistol barely has room to miss. [Independent Armor roll  2, 3] The first takes the brunt of the burst, getting her ribs and a good portion of her arm shredded by the diminutive bullets. The other's armor stops a few of the bullets but not all, and blood darkens the armor quickly.

Independent Knife leader killed. One independent crippled and severely wounded, one independent wounded.

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Corporal Yvonne

Quote

Seize the advantage and thank whatever God is willing to listen

The mission had gone from bad to worse, and now the new recruits were trying to save her ass. A body flew from somewhere near the western entrance, hitting the wall with the sound of every bone being broken by the other. Holy shit, they were saving her ass and winning. Instinct still told her that the battle was a bad one if the independents got over their surprise enough to realize they were in a crossfire, time to take a chance. Standing up from behind the barrier the Corporal lets loose a primal roar and flings her hand generally in the direction of one of the independent Knife teams. [Slam 5' focus 3] (Yvonne -25 Stamina) A wave of force ripples away from her, slamming into barricade of tables that covered an Independent team. Five-thousand newtons of kinetic energy slammed into the barrier, turning most of it into flying debris. [Independent dex roll 4, 2] One manages to drop in time, removing himself from harms way... the other isn't so quick, [Independent luck roll 4] but he is lucky. After being pushed back more than ten feet by a current of spinning junk he comes to a stop a little battered but largely unharmed.

One independent is barely injured.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 28, 2011, 07:24:29 pm

Follow Tarran's plan. Move in and target the ones with any sort of weapons apart from smg, pistols and batons.

You move into the room after Dom, scanning for a good target. [Observation 2+1] You spot a man with an automatic rifle of some kind and start sighting in.

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Morgan Fehra

Quote

Ow...

The energy burn on her leg had cauterized itself, but the body doesn't let you forget wounds that go to the bone. [End roll 3] She doesn't pass out from the agony of having part of her now blackened tibia exposed to the air, but she certainly isn't in any shape to fight.

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Independent Knife squad Lambda

Quote

Get the fuck out of the open

   

In their surprise at the new group of Unchained they forgot for a moment about Yvonne and her remnants behind the shield. They were forcibly reminded when she bashed apart their cover with a wave of her hand. Jeremy saw it coming, barely, and hit the deck. The unchained bitch was way, way out of his league. Kyle didn't see it, and got rag-dolled backwards along with the cover. Shit, what the hell did they have to go through to kill eight measly idiots armed with hand-me-downs. The two independent soldiers scrambled up and away [Luck roll 4] managing to avoid the worst of the cover fire from the Unchained. As they slid behind the barricade previously used by the Echo group they came to the shocking realization that all of it's occupants were wounded, and one was quite dead. Fuck.

Lambda squad under cover from Yvonne's group with the remains of Echo group.

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Independent squad Kappa

Quote

Panic, shoot somebody

ShitshitshitshitSHIT! That... THING just killed the Deadeye! That was about what Fighter Constantine had time to think before Dom introduced her to the business end of an automatic pistol, Mandon had similar feelings but a less personal introduction to the pistol. [Constantine end roll 3] Newly crippled, stunned, and bleeding heavily Constantine just stares in shock, [Mandon End 3] Mandon's wounds aren't as severe and he manages to point his pistol somewhat at the aggressor. [Independent quickshot roll 3-1 pain] The shot goes mostly wild, only clipping Dom's arm with the heavy .50 caliber slug. [Dominique Armor roll 3] The clumsy shot tears only a thin graze across her arm before whizzing by. (Dom HP -5)

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on February 28, 2011, 06:52:24 pm

"got it." Put my knife in the dude's back

You're a little behind the others in your charge out the door but you spot your target immediately, a group of four about 20' forwards and 30' right of the group Dom is handling. Preparing for melee you sprint forwards [Dex roll 4] managing to close the distance with speed, if not grace or style. You keep your knife low, trying to surprise the first with a quick stab under the breastbone and into the heart. [Luck 2] [Melee roll 3 Vs Dex 4] The man seems to have significant experience and deftly twists to the side of your attack, letting you lunge still farther forwards. [Fighting roll 4+1 Vs Luck 3] You don't let your speed go to waste though, and even as the first turns you aside you pivot on your heel spinning with your knife arm extended. There's barely any resistance as you slit a soldier's throat. With a gurgle and a flash of crimson the Independent falls, and you go into a fighters crouch drawing your pistol in your left hand.

one Independent killed.

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Jamie Teague

Quote

Hold the shield

Praise all for the assistance but this shield is still all that stands between him and a dozen angry independents who want nothing more than his death. At least the support is making sure no one is actually shooting at the barrier now, maintenance like this is practically a walk in the park.

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Independent Squad Echo

Quote

Hold fast, assemble a shield

The Deadeye of the Echo Knife had almost forgotten how much being shot in the gut hurt, he thought he could have done without the reminder though. As the remaining members of the Lambda squad duck under cover with him he realizes just how much danger their in. [End 5] No damn time for pain he mutters and focuses on the image of a wall in his mind. [Wall, Kevlar. 3] The barrier comes to life, if only just. The pain in his gut would preclude its use long term but it might buy enough time for the others to throw the Unchained back to their shit hole.

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Independent Captain

Quote

Shoot the one with the Knife, order a regroup.

What the Fuck is going on? The captain thinks as some knife wielding lunatic whips towards him, knife low for the killing stab. The Captain evades with practice and skill, but the interloper isn't finished and turns his sprint into a spin that cuts a Fighter's throat to the bone. Bastard. The captain levels his Irin at Trol and fires, [Quickshot 4 Vs Trol Precognition 3+1] at the same moment trol spins to the side and throws his knife at the captain's head. [Captain luck roll 1] "FU-" The Former captian's head whips back, Trol's knife handle sticking out of one eye socket. [Trol luck roll 5] The Captain's Irin had jerked to one side as he pulled the trigger, and the blast of heat and light misses Trol by a handspan.

The Independent Captain has been killed.

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Independent Squad Foxtrot

Quote

What in hellfire?!

Death incarnate just attacked you, you're sure of it. First he slits Cet's throat and then he kills the captain with the same knife. [Will roll 4] Keep it together, he's just human. We can still win this.

(Initiative Roll 0 or lower, creature loses this turn's actions and can only take involuntary rolls.) 


STATUS

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Knife Kappa

Mandon
Health: Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Fine

Constantine
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: blue jumpsuit, stained, tattered . Light body armor, 2 red stripes, bloody.
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Right Arm Crippled

Knife Lambda
Kyle
Health: Barely Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Fine, good. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Fine

Jeremy
Health: Slightly Injured
Attire: Green jumpsuit, patchwork, fine. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle [Loaded]
Off Hand: Gripping rifle
Status: Fine


Knife Echo

Deadeye
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Fine

Independent Fighter
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Right arm crippled

Knife Foxtrot

Deadeye
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Fenrir Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Fine

Independent Fighter
Health: Slightly injured
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Ichneuman Anti-Armor Rifle [Loaded]
Off Hand: 2H weapon
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 48/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Makeshift body armor, 1 stripe, Burn hole [15lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
3 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
3 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, No cover [spoiler]

[spoiler=Taric Sizier]
Health: 70/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (8, 17lbs, In hand, Aimed in on Jeremy)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, No cover

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Enemy squad Foxtrot

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 63/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs In hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Fire Extinguisher [5lbs, empty, in hand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Enemy squad Kappa

Status of allies unknown.

(Removed your burns because I realized they were violating my rule of fun, if you really want them back I'll put them there.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 03:36:52 am

"TAKE THAT SNIPER OUT!" Fire at the Assault rife gunner

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 01, 2011, 03:42:53 am

Umm... I know I attacked with a wall of text but that's who you're already aiming at.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 03:53:53 am

Unload into Team Foxtrot until they're dead or my clip is out while shouting as bloodthirsty as I can: "DIE YOU SUCKERS!".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 03:54:44 am

A one on the check for the yell would be hilarious  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 03:55:51 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 03:54:44 am

A one on the check for the yell would be hilarious  :D

On the other hand, a 5 would make them shit their pants. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 03:56:51 am

Win/Win either way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2011, 09:11:46 am

Indeed. I don't know which I'd rather see, actually. And Trol was on that round. o.o

Dom snarled at the man who had shot at her, a bloodthirsty grin on her face. They were scared. Everyone who had fought her got scared, sooner or later. She dropped the empty chimera and went for the other one in her belt; the girl wasn't fighting back at the moment, but the man was, so he was going to be her first target. Once she was finished with them, she could take his higher-caliber pistol and put it to use against the independents huddling together.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Trollan on March 01, 2011, 10:34:58 am

Holy shit.
Shout "I AM DEATH INCARNATE!!!!!!!!!" and stab the rest of foxtrot

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 01, 2011, 01:40:37 pm

Ack, I'm behind.

Free Actions

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 03:53:53 am

Unload into Team Foxtrot until they're dead or my clip is out while shouting as bloodthirsty as I can: "DIE YOU SUCKERS!".

"DIE YOU SUCKERS!" You scream at the Independent squadron, [Intimidate roll 3] other than making you feel more awesome it doesn't seem to have any additional effect. Perhaps the spikes you're firing will be a little more eloquent when they express your opinion. [Dex roll 4+1, Trick Shot allowed, no penalty] You unload the entire clip into the remaining members of the the Foxtrot group, [Trol dex roll 5+1] your wild yell gave Trol more than enough warning to clear your path of fire. [Quickshot rolls 5, 3+1] The one with the Ichneumon takes the first burst just above the solar plexus, [Independent Armor roll 2] crumpling to the ground as the spikes punch holes in vital organs. (Independent is Near Death) Your second burst is less focused as it impacts the Deadeye, [Deadeye armor roll 4] and his armor is able to absorb and deflect most of the killing spines. (Deadeye is barely hurt)


The Renfield SMG is now empty   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 03:49:33 pm

Aww, I got a 3. Oh well, at least I killed someone.

Reload and run into cover. Start demanding their surrender on the threat of death.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 01, 2011, 07:51:12 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Hostiles
Lamba: [2] (2) <4>
Echo: [3]
Kappa: [4] (3)
Foxtrot: [3]

Friendlies
Yvonne: [3+1] (2)
Jamie Teague: [5] (Auto last)
Morgan Fehra: [4] (Auto last)

You
Tarran Smith: [2] (2) <2>
Taric Sizier: [5]
Trol Grane: [6]
Dominique Wakeman: [2] (3)

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 01, 2011, 10:34:58 am

Shout "I AM DEATH INCARNATE!!!!!!!!!" and stab the rest of foxtrot

You cry havoc, and let loose the pointy implements of war. You then remember that your only pointy implement of war is currently saying "Hi" to the fallen Captain's brain, you feel it prudent to try and shoot the fighters with your pistol instead. The one that Tarran bloodied is currently wheezing blood everywhere, so you raise your pistol and shoot the more cogent one. [Quick shot 4] The pistol manages not to jam this time and looses a spray of lead into the Deadeye. [Deadeye Armor roll 2] What stopped slender spikes doesn't do so well against bullets, and your burst tears a furrow down the side of his ribs. (Deadeye is severely wounded)

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 03:36:52 am

"TAKE THAT SNIPER OUT!" Fire at the Assault rife gunner

Yelling helpful commentary you fire a beam of light into the Independent with the Assault Rifle. The shield the other independent erected screws with the beam reintegration somewhat, [Marksman Roll 3+1] as well as throwing your aim off slightly. [Jeremy Armor roll 2-3+1 Shield] The beam of light still severs his right arm at the elbow, making it near impossible for him to use the rifle.

Jeremy's Right Forearm has been severed.

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Jamie Teague

Quote

Just hold it together... a little... longer.

The drain of holding the shield together is starting to wear at him, [Will 5+1] but he shakes it off immediately. He could rest when he was dead, no time for weakness right now.

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Knife Team Kappa

Quote

Kill Dominique

[Constantine end roll 4] Crippled though she may be Constantine still manages to act, [Constantine Dex roll 3] she drops her riot shield and switches the Sleipnir SMG into her left hand. [Constantine Soak roll 4] This one is going to die, damn her, and damn the pain. [Quickshot roll 5-1-1 offhand, pain] Startlingly she actually manages to get the gun pointed at Dom when she fires. [Dominique passive kinetics roll 2, armor roll 2] Already damaged from the earlier Chimera pistol the Armor can't take the larger .355 caliber gauss rounds. (Dom -20HP) Mandon also uses the opening to fire another round from his Abassy, [Quickshot roll 4] getting a much better angle on the shot. [Dom armor 3, Passive Kinetics 3] The slug slams into the riot shield [Luck roll 5] and while the heavy polysilicate riot shield was never meant to withstand fire from large caliber weapons it does it's job, shattering at an angle to alter the path of the bullet away from dom.

Dom's Riot shield is now broken

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Corporal Yvonne

Quote

Help the new squad

The new group seems to be taking all of the fire and the shield Teague has up should be able to take most of whatever will com flying at her if she stands up for a shot. [Observation 4] Yvonne peaks out over her barricade, just in time to see Dominique stagger back as Mandon shatters her shield. [Luck roll 5] Mandon seems to have made the mistake of sticking his head up above his barricade, how very terrible for him. [Yvonne Quickshot roll 5-1 range] She snarls and looses a heavy slug at Mandon's exposed features, [Mandon luck roll 3] he spots her out of the corner of his eye a hair too late. Her slug blows away most of his lower jaw. 

Mandon is now in Agony, he is severely wounded, he is bleeding heavily.
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Morgan Fehra

Quote

Don't pass out... have to do something useful.

[End roll 3] She still can't marshal her body to do anything other than cling to the waking world and avoid screaming.

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Knife Team Echo

Quote

Hold the barrier, Return fire.

 

The Deadeye winces as a streak of light cuts into one of the Men from Lambda, no time to care about that just have to keep the shield [Deadeye End roll 4] steady. [Fighter end roll 2] The fighter with him can't manage to do much in the way of coherent action while he's screaming and trying to dig spikes out of his arm.

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Knife Team Foxtrot

Quote

Shoot Trol

Both lungs punctured by Tarran's burst of fire the Independent Fighter tries to get off one last shot. The pain is overwhelming [Soak roll 1] and he can do little more than roll over and close his eyes, finding escape from the pain in death. The Deadeye sporting the fresh wounds from Trol's pistol [Soak roll 3+1] falls to one knee for stability and raises his weapon to fire on Trol. [Quickshot 3 Vs Precognition 2] The pistol flashes with a crackling blue pulse that is all to familiar to Trol. [Armor roll 4] However unlike Ceal he wasn't at point blank range, and the shot hit him at an angle. Heat beyond reason sears against his stomach but dissipates quickly as the bolt glances away. (Trol Health -8)

Independent Fighter Dead.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2011, 08:58:52 pm

Dom grimaced in pain, but shoved it aside for the moment; she could worry about her wounds when the shooting stopped. Letting the shield fall, she instead shot at Constantine. Once the girl was dead, she'd take the Abassy and fire at the Deadeye maintaining a shield for Echo.

The girl is more of a threat than you thought, and you stagger back as Mandon's Heavy slug shatters the side of your riot shield. You raise your pistol to shoot him when his jaw suddenly explodes in a slurry of blood and bone, holy crap what the hell was that. [Mandon Soak 3] He makes a number of tongueless screams that you'll never forget and drops his weapon and shield to claw at his ruined face. Yeah, that's really going to help. Seeing that threat dealt with you shoot Constantine point blank [Soak 3] the pain of your injuries only barely effecting the aim. [Quickshot 6+1-1, Confirm critical 5, Constantine luck roll 4, critical confirmed] The hail of .22 rounds tears her apart, and her body gives a few last spasmodic jerks before stilling.

Constantine Killed

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Knife Team Lambda

Quote

Keep cool, return fire.

Jeremy [Will roll 4] keeps it startlingly together seeing as he just got one of his arms removed. He ditches the assault rifle and grabs a gun from one of the fallen members of Echo group. [Soak roll 2] He tries to aim but his actions are jerky and his breathing is pained and elevated. [Quickshot 5-2] Surprisingly he does manage to point the gun generally back to the source of the beam of light and fires. [Taric Armor roll 5+1 Med] The bullets that manage to find Taric spark off the combat armor without harming him. Kyle raises his pistol and fires on Tarran, [Quickshot 2-1 range] but the heavy pistol round misses its mark miserably.


---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 03:49:33 pm

Reload and run into cover. Start demanding their surrender on the threat of death.

You reload your Renfield and try to find cover [Observation 3] most of the good spots are occupied but you get behind a set of fallen tables, they won't stop bullets but you'll be a little harder to shoot directly at. You slider under just as a bullet whizzes by and after a moment you catch your breath enough and demand their surrender, [Aggressive Diplomacy roll 2] doesn't look like anyone heard you.


 STATUS

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Knife Kappa

Mandon
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Bleeding severely, in Agony, missing lower jaw.

Knife Lambda
Kyle
Health: Barely Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Fine, good. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Fine

Jeremy
Health: Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, patchwork, fine. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Sleipnir SMG [Loaded]
Status: Missing right forearm


Knife Echo

Deadeye
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Maintaining shield

Independent Fighter
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Right arm crippled

Knife Foxtrot

Deadeye
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Fenrir Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 48/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Makeshift body armor, 1 stripe, Burn hole [15lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs, in hand)
2 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
3 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Light cover [spoiler]

[spoiler=Taric Sizier]
Health: 70/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (7, 17lbs, In hand, Aimed in on Jeremy)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, No cover

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Enemy squad Foxtrot

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 60/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 63/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, In hand]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Fire Extinguisher [5lbs, empty, in hand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Enemy squad Kappa

Status of allies unknown.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Trollan on March 01, 2011, 08:00:48 pm

Yank the knife out of the captains face and go stabby-stabby

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 08:04:23 pm

Down the sucker that tried to shoot me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2011, 08:58:52 pm

Dom grimaced in pain, but shoved it aside for the moment; she could worry about her wounds when the shooting stopped. Letting the shield fall, she instead shot at Constantine. Once the girl was dead, she'd take the Abassy and fire at the Deadeye maintaining a shield for Echo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 01, 2011, 09:13:03 pm

Okay, your action has been edited in.

(Good god this loot is going to be absolutely evil to draw up when you guys are done)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2011, 09:17:11 pm

Sounds good to me. I claim everything I kill. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 01, 2011, 09:24:26 pm

Like those crazy women in the labyrinth movie.


Except with plasma rifles and thermobaric grenades, not household crap.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2011, 09:31:35 pm

We could use those grenades. They would've made a pretty good opening salvo, I think. Nevertheless, I think I'll be happy with the Abassy - and I'll try not to say "I have THIS!" too much.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 09:49:20 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2011, 09:17:11 pm

Sounds good to me. I claim everything I kill. :3

>:o

I call the Assault Rifle and the Ichneuman. And maybe even a Sleipner SMG if it turns out to be better than my Renfield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Trollan on March 01, 2011, 10:28:00 pm

hmm... I want anything that i killed, and i'll take it from there

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 10:45:35 pm

Oi, get your own rifle, the Jormungdr is MINE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 11:01:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 10:45:35 pm

Oi, get your own rifle, the Jormungdr is MINE!

But you've already got a broadbeam!

Oh fine fine fine. Take it.

I demand a laser rifle when you can make one as compensation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 02, 2011, 01:49:36 am

Just waiting on Taric, I'll probably auto him shortly as soon as I wake up since I'm fairly sure he wants to keep shooting at the target he's aimed on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Taricus on March 02, 2011, 03:42:36 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 11:01:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 10:45:35 pm

Oi, get your own rifle, the Jormungdr is MINE!

But you've already got a broadbeam!

Oh fine fine fine. Take it.

I demand a laser rifle when you can make one as compensation.

Done

KEEP FIRING!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 02, 2011, 01:23:47 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 02, 2011, 03:42:36 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 11:01:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 01, 2011, 10:45:35 pm

Oi, get your own rifle, the Jormungdr is MINE!

But you've already got a broadbeam!

Oh fine fine fine. Take it.

I demand a laser rifle when you can make one as compensation.

Done

KEEP FIRING!

(http://images1.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/4152708/keep-firing-assholes.jpg?imageSize=Medium&generatorName=Dark-Helmet)

Working on the new turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 02, 2011, 02:53:10 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Hostiles
Lamba: [5]
Echo: [3] (4) <2> -5-
Kappa: [1] (5)
Foxtrot: [4] (4)

Friendlies
Yvonne: [5+1]
Jamie Teague: (Removed for this round)
Morgan Fehra: (Removed for this round)

You
Tarran Smith: [1] (4)
Taric Sizier: [2]
Trol Grane: [4] (1)
Dominique Wakeman: [3] (4) <2> -2-

Corporal Yvonne

Quote

Get back under cover, reload

Yvonne ducks back down and reloads pistol, the lack of people paying attention to her allows her to move without incident.

---

Knife Team Lambda

Quote

Kill the sniper

Both remaining fighters go for the one member of the aggressive force that isn't in cover anymore, Taric Sizier. [Jeremy End roll 4] The burn wound in Jeremy's left arm is clean, and he's still able to focus on shooting with his left. [Quickshot roll 3-1 Offhand] Distance coupled with a lack of ambidextrous combat training makes the SMG burst goes awry, missing Taric. Kyle also levels his pistol at Taric and fires [Quickshot roll 4-1 range] the heavy slug hits Taric on his left arm, [Taric Armor roll 4+1-1, Med, Heavy round] and the bullet gouges the armor but doesn't harm Taric.

---

Knife Team Foxtrot

Quote

Get some breathing room...

[End roll 3] The Deadeye's wounds are bad, but he knows they'll be a lot worse if he can't ignore them for a little bit. "Goddamnit, crazy or no..." [Kinetic Slam 3, 5' focus 3kN] He throws out the hand not holding the pistol at Trol and a wave of psionic force bursts forth. [Trol precognition 3+1, Dex 4] Trol manages to get to the edge of the blast as it reaches him, clipping his shoulder and spinning him, but leaving him otherwise unharmed.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 01, 2011, 08:00:48 pm

Yank the knife out of the captains face and go stabby-stabby

The Independent's surprise Psionic blast clips you but leaves you unharmed, and more importantly it leaves you closer to your knife. You grab your knife out of the captain's head, ignoring the fallen man's shotgun, and you tackle the remaining independent. [Str 3+1 Vs. End 5-1 kneeling] The last Independent is a solid man and you don't manage to bowl him over, [Melee roll 6+1, confirm critical 4, Independent dex 5, confirm failed] but you still manage to slide your knife into the man's stomach. He's able to keep you from completely eviscerating him immediately, but it's only a matter of time. (Deadeye is Near Death, and in severe pain.)

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Independent Knife Squad Echo

Quote

Fire on Taric

[Deadeye end roll 5] The deadeye manages to hold the shield and raise his weapon at Taric, though splitting his focus is difficult. [Quickshot 4-1 split focus] Despite maintaining a psychic shield he still manages to hit Taric several times. [Taric armor roll 2+1 Med] Most of the rounds are deflected but one is merely slowed and still penetrates the armor. (Taric -11 HP) [Fighter End roll 1] The fighter doesn't take having metal spikes embedded in his body well at all, [Will roll 4] and he settles for passing out. (Indpendent fighter is unconscious.)

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2011, 08:58:52 pm

Dom grimaced in pain, but shoved it aside for the moment; she could worry about her wounds when the shooting stopped. Letting the shield fall, she instead shot at Constantine. Once the girl was dead, she'd take the Abassy and fire at the Deadeye maintaining a shield for Echo.

With the Girl dead you don't think the man will be much of a threat, he'll be dead before long anyway. You grab the pistol dropped by Mandon and fire upon the Echo group's leader. [quickshot roll 5, Shield roll 3] The pistol bucks and punches a hole through the barrier, striking the deadeye full in the chest. [Deadeye Armor roll 5-1+1 Heavy round, shield] The shield slowed the bullet enough for the armor to take the brute of the damage, but that kind of force doesn't just disappear. (Deadeye is moderately wounded)

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 02, 2011, 03:42:36 am

KEEP FIRING!

Several rounds hit you, and one penetrates your armor [Will roll 2][Luck roll 4] causing you to lose your shot just as you fire. [Marksman roll 4+1-2] You still manage to hit the independent, [Jeremy armor roll 3-3+1] the bolt slices into his leg deeply. (Jeremy is now heavily wounded.)

You have lost your shot and will need to aim in a again.

---

Independent Squad Kappa

Quote

AUUUGGHHH!!!

(Bleeding, Mandon is Near Death) [Mandon End roll 3] Missing his lower jaw suffering massive psychological and physical trauma Mandon is unable to take effective action.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 01, 2011, 08:04:23 pm

Down the sucker that tried to shoot me.

You peek over your barricade and fire a salvo of spikes at the Lambda group. [Quickshot roll 5+1, confirm critical 2, Shield roll 5, Kyle Armor roll 3+1 shield, confirm failed] Your spikes tear through the shield and find a number of weak points in Kyle's armor. (Kyle is now Wounded and in pain.)

---


STATUS

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Knife Kappa

Mandon
Health: Near death
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Bleeding severely, in Agony, missing lower jaw.

Knife Lambda
Kyle
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Fine, good. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Pain

Jeremy
Health: heavily Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, patchwork, fine. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Sleipnir SMG [Loaded]
Status: Missing right forearm


Knife Echo

Deadeye
Health: Moderately Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Maintaining shield

Independent Fighter
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Right arm crippled, unconscious

Knife Foxtrot

Deadeye
Health: Near Death
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Fenrir Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Severe pain, knife in stomach

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 48/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Makeshift body armor, 1 stripe, Burn hole [15lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
2 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
3 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Light cover

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (6, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, No cover

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Enemy squad Foxtrot

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 60/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 71/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Fire Extinguisher [5lbs, empty, in hand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Enemy squad Kappa

Status of allies unknown.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 02, 2011, 03:24:44 pm

Dominique ignored Mandon and checked the capacity of her gun. Still three rounds left... once that asshole kicks the bucket I should check his pockets for more. Since she wasn't in any immediate danger that she could see, she took careful aim at the Deadeye she had just shot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 02, 2011, 03:48:14 pm

Draignean, Taricus's status is in mine. It's been that way for 3 turns. I thought you would've noticed by now. :P

Reload my pistol and dual wield it, then cover team Echo/Lambda's position in a lead shower.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 02, 2011, 03:55:15 pm

DAMN, Damn, and double damn.


My copy, paste, and edit Fu is not strong. Fix'd

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Taricus on March 02, 2011, 04:09:24 pm

Get to cover!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Trollan on March 02, 2011, 06:49:45 pm

Finish my enemy off, then grab the shotgun

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 02, 2011, 11:45:19 pm

Christ, I just realized how many grammatical mistakes were in that last post... This makes me unhappy...

Running new turn now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 02, 2011, 11:50:22 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 02, 2011, 11:45:19 pm

Christ, I just realized how many grammatical mistakes were in that last post... This makes me unhappy...

Personally, I didn't notice them. Don't go to hard on yourself, it's not a big dea-OH GOD YOU MADE A MISTAKE YOU BASTARD I WILL NEVER HAVE KIDS.

No, really, it's not that big a deal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 01:07:30 am

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Hostiles
Lamba: [3] (4)
Echo: [3] (1) -2-
Kappa: [4] (3)
Foxtrot: [5] (5) -3-

Friendlies
Yvonne: [3+1] (4)
Jamie Teague: [3] (1) -3-
Morgan Fehra: [4] (2)

You
Tarran Smith: [2]
Taric Sizier: [5] (5) -4-
Trol Grane: [4] [4]
Dominique Wakeman: [4] (5)

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 02, 2011, 04:09:24 pm

Get to cover!

Swearing and favoring your bleeding side you sprint for cover, [dex 4+1] sliding in with Tarran behind his barricade.

---

Knife Foxtrot

Quote

Goddamn... Push Pistol into Trol's Ribs and fire.

[End roll 3] He's in a great deal of pain and probably dying, but the Deadeye still tries to kill Trol. [Melee roll 3-1 pain Vs Trol Dex 3] Trol grabs his forearm with his free hand though and forces the gun away from his body.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 02, 2011, 03:24:44 pm

Dominique ignored Mandon and checked the capacity of her gun. Still three rounds left... once that asshole kicks the bucket I should check his pockets for more. Since she wasn't in any immediate danger that she could see, she took careful aim at the Deadeye she had just shot.

Ignoring half face you steady the Abassy in both hands, taking careful aim at the Deadeye maintaining the shield.

---

Corporal Yvonne

Quote

Fire on the largest group of Independent fighters.

After Reloading Yvonne ducks back out and fires on the Echo group's barricade. [Luck roll 4] She hits where the unconscious fighter sprawls, [Quickshot roll 3 Vs Armor roll 4+1 barricade] but the bullet is deflected by the barricade.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 02, 2011, 06:49:45 pm

Finish my enemy off, then grab the shotgun

You push the small knife upwards in the Deadeye's stomach. [Fighting roll 3+1 Vs Deadeye Fighting 6-1 pain] While you keep him from shooting you he keeps his hand firmly on your own wrist, preventing you from pushing the knife up into vital organs.

---

Knife Kappa

Quote

Please... heaven... help me....

[Mandon End 2] Pain coupled with blood loss drive him down, and Mandon falls to the ground bleeding his last. A mercy to him in many ways.

Mandon has been killed, Kappa squad has been destroyed.

---

Morgan Fehra

Quote

Get. The. Hell. Up.

[End roll 4+1] Morgan finally manages to get together the will to do something other than avoid passing out, and she tries to create a kinetic cast for her wounded leg so she can at least stand. [Active Kinetics 3] It takes up a lot of her focus but she's able to do it.

Morgan will be able to move normally next turn, but she'll take a -1 penalty to all actions to maintain the brace.
 
---

Knife Lambda

Quote

Keep Firing!

[Jeremy End roll 4] The laser burns may be clean, but they're still burns and they hurt like hell. He adjusts his fire over to Dom, who's exposed while she's aiming, [Quickshot roll 2-1] and looses a burst of gauss fire. The burst of fire goes wild and misses Dominique completely. [Kyle end roll 3] Goddamn those stupid unchained sonsabitches. Kyle returns fire on Tarran, [Quickshot roll 2-1-1, range, under cover.] and manages to miss utterly.

---

Jamie Teague

Quote

Avoid Blackout

Can't... lose control yet... just a little longer. [Stamina roll 1] Teague has been overdrawing his stamina to keep that shield up, and it takes its toll. His eyes roll up in his head and he collapses boneless to the floor of the cafeteria. The shield dies the instant he falls.

Teague is in a recovery coma, he will not wake until he recovers at least half his stamina.

---

Knife Echo

Quote

Keep up the barrier for the Lambda squad, return fire if possible.

[Deadeye End roll 3+1] Despite his newer injuries the Deadeye keeps the shield up and tries to fire on Dom's exposed form. [Quickshot roll 5-1 split focus] A tight group strikes her [Dominique armor roll 3] and punches through her armor in several places. (Dom -17 health) [Fighter end roll 5] Ungh... wuh?

The fighter will be awake next round

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 02, 2011, 03:48:14 pm

Reload my pistol and dual wield it, then cover team Echo/Lambda's position in a lead shower.

[Dex roll 5] You speed reload your chimera and twist over the barricade with it in your left and the Chimera in your right. You fire both weapon's upon the echo group, [Quickshot roll 4+1-1, 4+1-1-1] both weapons put a hail of impacts into the shield covering the position of the squad. [Deadeye active kinetics roll 5] The shield flashes into the visible spectrum for a moment but then firms again as the projectiles slide through. [Deadeye armor roll 2+1] The combination of spikes and bullets tears through the shield and the armor of the deadeye and gouge bloody wounds. (Deadeye is near death) [Fighter armor roll 4+1] The fighter is in a better position though and gets less of the burst, allowing his armor to absorb the rest and emerge unharmed.

---

Warning: Dominique's health is below 50%

STATUS

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Knife Lambda
Kyle
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Fine, good. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Pain

Jeremy
Health: heavily Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, patchwork, fine. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Sleipner SMG [Loaded]
Status: Missing right forearm


Knife Echo

Deadeye
Health: Near death
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Maintaining shield

Independent Fighter
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Riot shield
Status: Right arm crippled, waking up.

Knife Foxtrot

Deadeye
Health: Near Death
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Fenrir Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Severe pain, knife in stomach, grappling Trol

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 48/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Makeshift body armor, 1 stripe, Burn hole [15lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
2 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
2 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Light cover

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (6, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Light cover with Tarran

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Enemy squad Foxtrot

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 43/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 71/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, aiming over cover

Status of allies unknown.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2011, 01:15:25 am

Grimacing, Dom took the shot, then dropped. She would hide behind cover for the moment, use the time to search Mandon and Constantine. Maybe if she was lucky she could find some medical supplies and ammo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Trollan on March 03, 2011, 01:17:59 am

Kick this inconsiderate asshole in the face, then grab my a shotgun and get under cover

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 01:20:05 am

"Inconsiderate"?

You know, failure to die on command isn't often labeled as inconsiderate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Tarran on March 03, 2011, 01:22:35 am

"Taric, follow me, let's get the bastards!"

Pocket my pistol, ready my riot shield and slowly march up right next to Echo/Lambda's position, without exposing myself too much.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Taricus on March 03, 2011, 02:44:19 am

"RIGHT!" Use Tarran's shield as cover and aim at the figher getting up

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Trollan on March 03, 2011, 10:27:03 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 01:20:05 am

"Inconsiderate"?

You know, failure to die on command isn't often labeled as inconsiderate.

yes, but trying to kill me is.   :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 01:19:49 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Hostiles
Lamba: [1]
Echo: [4]
Foxtrot: [5]

Friendlies
Yvonne: [4+1]
Morgan Fehra: [2] (4)

You
Tarran Smith: [2] (4)
Taric Sizier: [Auto after Tarran]
Trol Grane: [2] (3)
Dominique Wakeman: [2] (2) 

Knife Foxtrot

Quote

Push Trol off, shoot him

[Deadeye End 3] With Trol's wrist grappled the Deadeye works to push Trol off and bring his gun hand to bear. [Deadeye str roll 3-1 pain Vs Trol str 1 (Bonus negated)] The weakened man's strength isn't great but Trol's foot slips backwards and he hydroplanes in the blood, letting the Deadeye get the knife out and bring Trol in into the path of his pistol. [Quickshot roll 6+1-1, confirm critical 4, Trol armor roll 2, critical confirmed.] The energy bolt whips out and strikes Trol low in the chest, [Trol Luck roll 2] opening the corner of a lung, parting flesh and burning bone. (Trol -40HP, punctured lung [Will need medical attention or a patch in 3 turns or will begin to suffer additional health damage])

---

Corporal Yvonne

Quote

Kill them already damnit

Yvonne continues firing on the position of the Echo and Lambda teams, [Quickshot roll 6, confirm critical 4, enemy luck 3, confirmed.][Selection roll 4, Kyle] this time the heavy bullet punches a hole in a soft spot on the barricade and exits through Kyle's forehead, killing him instantly.

Kyle has been killed.

---

Knife Echo

Quote

Wake up, Shoot Dom, and avoid losing control of the shield.

[Fighter end roll 3] His short nap seems to have done him some good, and his injuries while still severe don't hinder him to the point of uselessness. He raises his pistol on the first target he sees out of cover, [Quickshot roll 4-1 pain] and clips dominique's shoulder. [Dom armor roll 3] The armor takes must of the impact and the bullet barely grazes the flesh of her shoulder. (Dom -3 HP) [Deadeye end 3] The wounded Deadeye is able to remain conscious after being made into a pincushion [Will roll 3+1-2 severe pain] but he can't maintain the focus required to hold up a shield anymore.

---

Morgan Fehra

[End roll 3+1 brace] With her psionic brace keeping her weight off the damaged tissue she is able to prop herself over the barricade, firing on the largest group of Independents. [Quickshot roll 2-1] She still can't focus right though and her angle is bad, causing the laser slash to burn a mark into the floor.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 03, 2011, 01:22:35 am

"Taric, follow me, let's get the bastards!"

Pocket my pistol, ready my riot shield and slowly march up right next to Echo/Lambda's position, without exposing myself too much.

Telling Taric to fall in you unclip the shield from your back and holster you pistol, [Observation 3, dex 3] moving out of cover and trying keep yourself in the most minimal position of the Independent's firing arcs.

The range between you and the independent squads is now close.

---

Taric Sizier 

Quote from: Taricus on March 03, 2011, 02:44:19 am

"RIGHT!" Use Tarran's shield as cover and aim at the figher getting up

You use Tarran as cover and take aim on one of the Independent Fighters.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 03, 2011, 01:17:59 am

Kick this inconsiderate asshole in the face, then grab my a shotgun and get under cover

[end roll 5] You grit your teeth and keep your mind off what happened to Ceal last time this played out. You let yourself slip backwards in the blood, falling on your back and trying to kick the deadeye in the face to get more momentum. [Melee 1 (Bonus negated) Vs Dex 6] Fuck, the Deadeye grabs your ankle and points his pistol down your leg at your face. You're grappled, lying down, and you don't think you can take another shot of this shit.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2011, 01:15:25 am

Grimacing, Dom took the shot, then dropped. She would hide behind cover for the moment, use the time to search Mandon and Constantine. Maybe if she was lucky she could find some medical supplies and ammo.

[soak roll 4] You take the shots without letting them interfere with your aim and you open fire. [Marksman roll 2] Despite all that aiming you miss, you wish you knew more about guns. You quickly drop back behind cover and rifle through the bloody bodies for anything useful. [Observation roll 1] You find nothing in your speed search of the bloody mess, and you accidentally stick your hand through what you thought was a pocket and into Constantine's lower body. Ugh.

---

Knife Lambda

Quote

Reload and keep firing.

 [Jeremy End roll 5+1]As Kyle jerks and dies Jeremy completely shakes off the pain his body is feeling as adrenaline floods his system, putting his mind into a curiously relaxed state. [Dex 2] His mind may be relaxed but his body is shaking from the surge of adrenaline, fear, and the unfelt pain, making him fumble his reload.

Jeremy is feeling no pain.

---
Warning: Dominique's health is below 50%
DANGER: Trol's health is below 25%



STATUS

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Knife Lambda
Jeremy
Health: heavily Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, patchwork, fine. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Sleipnir SMG [Loaded]
Status: Missing right forearm


Knife Echo

Deadeye
Health: Near death
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Severe pain.

Independent Fighter
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Green jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 2 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Abassy Pistol [Loaded]
Status: Right arm crippled

Knife Foxtrot

Deadeye
Health: Near Death
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Fenrir Pistol [Loaded]
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Severe pain, knife in stomach, grappling Trol

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 48/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Makeshift body armor, 1 stripe, Burn hole [15lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
2 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
2 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Moving to squads Echo and Lambda.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (6, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on independent fighter)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Following Tarran

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 17/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Enemy squad Foxtrot, prone and grappled, Punctured lung (3 turns till it starts killing you)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 40/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 71/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, aiming over cover

Status of allies unknown.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which a lot of people die.
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 01:20:35 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 03, 2011, 10:27:03 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 01:20:05 am

"Inconsiderate"?

You know, failure to die on command isn't often labeled as inconsiderate.

yes, but trying to kill me is.   :P

What do you mean "trying"?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, The battle is hot, Trol's luck is cold.
Post by: Taricus on March 03, 2011, 01:42:48 pm

Open fire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, The battle is hot, Trol's luck is cold.
Post by: Tarran on March 03, 2011, 03:52:49 pm

Oh god Trollan you are nearly dead. Sorry, but saving you would be against my roleplaying.

Mow down the remainders of Echo and Lambda!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, The battle is hot, Trol's luck is cold.
Post by: Trollan on March 03, 2011, 07:05:04 pm

Fuck.

Kick the gun out of this tool's hand, then BEAT HIM TO DEATH

Also, could I rejoin the waiting list with a new character?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, The battle is hot, Trol's luck is cold.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2011, 09:30:38 pm

Quote

Also, could I rejoin the waiting list with a new character?

^ This, on the off-chance. I'm not in as bad a shape as him but it could happen. o.O

Dom popped out of cover and observed the situation. It looked like Trol was in serious trouble, so she fired a round at the guy standing over him. Maybe at the least she could distract him and give her ally a chance to escape.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, The battle is hot, Trol's luck is cold.
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 10:03:36 pm

Sure, once the throngs of rabid players who are practically chewing my arms off have played.

...

Oh yes, there aren't any. How silly of me.  ;D If one of you dies I'll update the creation sheet to include the alterations brought on by the current situation.

Trol, you do remember that you don't have to beat people to death with physical weapons? The whole "I can kill you with my brain" deal really does work.

Running turn shortly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, The battle is hot, Trol's luck is cold.
Post by: Trollan on March 03, 2011, 10:38:35 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 10:03:36 pm

Trol, you do remember that you don't have to beat people to death with physical weapons? The whole "I can kill you with my brain" deal really does work.

Running turn shortly.

oh yeeeeeeeeeeeeeah.....

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, The battle is hot, Trol's luck is cold.
Post by: Draignean on March 03, 2011, 11:09:35 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Hostiles
Lamba: [4] (4) {4} <4>
Echo: [2] (3)
Foxtrot: [1]

Friendlies
Yvonne: [5+1]
Morgan Fehra: [2] (4)

You
Tarran Smith: [4] (2)
Taric Sizier: [4] (4) {2}
Trol Grane: [4] (2)
Dominique Wakeman: [4] (4) {4} <3>

Corporal Yvonne

Quote

Shoot somebody else

Yvonne continues firing on the massed independents, [quickshot 1 (Bonus negated), Luck roll 4] the barricade shifts under her arm slightly making the shot go wild and twisting her wrist. (-1 to next shooting roll)

---

Knife Lambda

Quote

Reload and fire on Yvonne

[Observation 3, failed] [Dex roll 3] Jeremy reloads and twists around to shoot at Yvonne, trying to avenge his fallen comrade. [Quickshot roll 3+1] His aim is good and several bullets strike her. [Yvonne Armor roll 4+1 med] The gauss rounds find only thick plates of armor, and they spark off quickly.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2011, 09:30:38 pm

Dom popped out of cover and observed the situation. It looked like Trol was in serious trouble, so she fired a round at the guy standing over him. Maybe at the least she could distract him and give her ally a chance to escape.

You catch Trol getting shot out of the corner of your eye and you shift to fire against his aggressor, [Quickshot roll 5-1 range] striking the man [Deadeye armor roll 2] and punching a bloody hole through his body.

Deadeye has been slain, Foxtrot squad has been destroyed.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 03, 2011, 01:42:48 pm

Open fire!

You fire on the Independent fighter with Echo group. [Marksman 5+1, confirm critical 4, Fighter armor 2-3, critical confirmed] Your laser pulse slices into his chest, boiling the fluids in his heart and lungs and killing him in mere moments.

Independent Fighter has been killed.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 03, 2011, 03:52:49 pm

Mow down the remainders of Echo and Lambda!

Keeping your shield up you fire the last of your clip on the remainders of the two squads. [Quickshot roll 3] [Luck roll 1] Only about half the spikes hit the fighter firing on Yvonne [Armor 1] but they punch through the soft armor at the base of his back. (Jeremy is near death)

---

Morgan Fehra

Quote

Shoot Jeremy

[End roll 6+1 brace] Morgan distances herself from the pain of her wound and fires on the Independent peaking over his barricade. [Quickshot roll 3] Part of the broadbeam pulse hits him [Armor roll 3-2 Cohesion modifier] and the edge of the blade slashes a furrow through the side of his head.

Jeremy has been killed, Lambda team has been destroyed.

---

Knife Echo

Quote

Surrender

As the last members of the group around him fall the Wounded deadeye drops his weapon offers his hands palm up in surrender.

---

Trol Grane

Action no longer applicable, free action granted.

---

Warning: Dominique's health is below 50%
DANGER: Trol's health is below 25%

Spoiler: Neutral (click to show/hide)

Deadeye
Health: Near death
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Severe pain, surrendering

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 48/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Makeshift body armor, 1 stripe, Burn hole [15lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (0, 10lbs, in hand)
2 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
2 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Moving to squads Echo and Lambda.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (5, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on independent fighter)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Following Tarran

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 17/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Punctured lung (2 turns till it starts killing you)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 40/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 71/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [2, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, aiming over cover

Status of allies unknown.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Tarran on March 03, 2011, 11:12:51 pm

"Taric, punch that guy in the face for me please." Head over to Trol and see if I can help his wounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2011, 11:14:31 pm

Dom grit her teeth and fell back against the barricade. "Fuck," she muttered. That seemed to cover the whole situation. "Yo, you all right over there?" she called over to Trol as she went back to search the bodies again - carefully, this time. There was no rush now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Trollan on March 04, 2011, 12:48:28 am

Go towards the group, grabbing the shotgun. Just calm down, focus on all the shiny new toys i can buy

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 12:54:56 am

Free Action

Trol Grane

You grab the Irin and try to make your way to the others, your breath is beginning to have red froth in it. Not a good sign at all. You try to consciously slow your heartbeat and breathing to avoid aggravating the wound further, [Passive Empathetics roll 3+1] you have mild success and you think you've bought yourself a little more time.

+1 turns before your lungs gives out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Trollan on March 04, 2011, 01:32:14 am

bluh.

keep it cool, wait for medical attention.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 01:38:16 am

Uh... not going to work.

Passive empathetics is the instinctive control and cognizance of electron flow, something like altering involuntary responses works (I.e Your heartbeat) but actually mending tissue is a different barrel Fun. You could use active kinetics to make a patch, essentially a really advanced version of Morgan's brace, but that requires constant focus.

(Also, passive anything will never be good for anything that  has the word "Use" in it, it's a subconscious thing.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 11:53:07 am

Just waiting on Taricus.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 11:57:41 am

Sorry, just got up.

Help Tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 12:42:39 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 03, 2011, 11:12:51 pm

"Taric, punch that guy in the face for me please." Head over to Trol and see if I can help his wounds.

The last independent in the room probably isn't going to be a problem right now, and you leave Taric with him. You head over to Trol [Observation roll 3] his wounds look bad, way worse than you could have taken and remained standing.  You don't think you have anything that could help him.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 04, 2011, 01:32:14 am

keep it cool, wait for medical attention.

You recline against a barricade, trying to keep yourself calm and your breathing moderated to the bare minimum.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 11:57:41 am

Help Tarran

Tarran asks you to punch this pansy in the face, well he did get declared leader afterall... [Str roll 2] You slap the Deadeye around a little. After completeing your orders you walk over to where Tarran has Trol reclined against some barricades. [Observation roll 6] You notice the slight bubbles in the burned crater on his chest, punctured lung. None of his other wounds seem immediately life threatening, but your life never gave you any clue as to how to treat a punctured lung without.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2011, 11:14:31 pm

Dom grit her teeth and fell back against the barricade. "Fuck," she muttered. That seemed to cover the whole situation. "Yo, you all right over there?" she called over to Trol as she went back to search the bodies again - carefully, this time. There was no rush now.

Your search the bodies. Taric and Tarran are with Trol already, you don't think you could do much good.

Loot Chart added.

---

Corporal Yvonne

Quote

See to the surviving unchained.

Yvonne ducks out of sight behind the barricade, treating the wounds of her own people as best she can.

---

Deadeye

Quote

Offer helpful information in exchange for life

Being slapped around by Taric is not the worst thing that's happened today, but he well knows that the only reason that these people wouldn't shoot him now is that it would waste ammunition. The deadeye has sharp eyes though, spotting Trol's predicament and reading the concern and resignation and Taric and Trol's features. "Can save him..." the man wheezes. "Let me live and I'll tell you how to save him."

Spoiler: The Spoils of Battle (click to show/hide)

Pistols and SMGs

Fenrir Energy Pistol x1
Abassy Heavy pistol x5
Sleipnir SMG x4

Carbines Rifles

Fuath Riot Suppresion Carbine x2
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle x1

Assault Rifles and large weapons

Jormungandr Assault rifle x2

Armor
Riot Shield x10
Light Body armor x12
Medium Body armor x2

Ammunition
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7)
.375 gauss clips x6 (25)
.220 Gauss clips x1 (35)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Pressurized chemical canisters (Incendiary) x2
Pressurized chemical canisters (Caustic) x1
Energy cells x4

Other

Plain grey metal box (Biometric lock)

Warning: Dominique's health is below 50%
DANGER: Trol's health is below 25%

Spoiler: Neutral (click to show/hide)

Deadeye
Health: Near death
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Okay

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 48/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Makeshift body armor, 1 stripe, Burn hole [15lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (0, 10lbs, in hand)
2 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
2 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, With Trol.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (5, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on independent fighter)
Energy Cell
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Trol

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 17/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 53/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [4, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Punctured lung (2 turns till it starts killing you)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 40/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 71/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [2, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Fine

Status of allies unknown.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 12:45:45 pm

"I'm listening, but if he dies, you won't have a luxury of release"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 12:50:00 pm

The Deadeye gestures vaguely over to the direction Dom was searching in. "Metal box, with our medic. About as big as your clenched fist, bring it to me and I'll open it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 12:50:26 pm

Grab the box and bring it to the independant

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 04, 2011, 12:57:48 pm

Dom gathered up all the Abassy ammo she could find, then reloaded her chimeras. She put those away where she could easily reach them and picked up a small gray box. "What the hell is this?" she said, looking at the lock. "Hey, Taric, catch. Maybe you can figure this one out." She tossed it underhand towards the hacker, to make it easier to catch, then went about trying to get some medium armor off of a corpse.

I don't think Dom could have heard the Deadeye if he was wheezing, but at least it makes sense for her to do that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 01:00:35 pm

"Thanks" Taric passes the box to the Independent. "Open it, and trol gets first treatment"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 01:16:34 pm

The independent grimaces and takes the box, pressing his thumb to the top. Part of the featureless surface turns green for a moment and the box clicks open, revealing three silver applicators only as long as your pinky.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 01:17:14 pm

"You know how to use this?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 01:25:33 pm

"Press them into the wound, they react with blood and dissolve..." The man coughs again "Screw Hakes crusade, I just want to live through this."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 01:28:25 pm

"DOM!, treat him." Taric grabs a applicator and presses it into Trol's wound

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Tarran on March 04, 2011, 04:00:12 pm

Considering everyone else is already helping Trol, I go loot the Ichneuman and it's ammo off the corpses.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Trollan on March 04, 2011, 05:31:45 pm

"I believe I deserve the Fenrir, could somebody grab it and some energy cells?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 05:32:26 pm

"After you've stopped dying"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 06:57:01 pm

Alright, as soon as Dom decides whether or not to treat the former foe we'll be good for next turn.

Sorry, I know you already made one action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 04, 2011, 07:12:09 pm

Whoops, I thought that would be auto'd.

"Yeah, OK," Dom grumbled, taking the implement. "Stand still and don't try anything, or I'll snap your spine with my bare hands," she said to the deadeye, approaching him. "And I have this too," she added, gesturing with the Abassy, "if you try to run."

Sorry, had to say it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 07:21:21 pm

Nah, there were good reasons you could have had not to treat him. Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 07:56:38 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 04, 2011, 04:00:12 pm

Considering everyone else is already helping Trol, I go loot the Ichneuman and it's ammo off the corpses.

You grab the heavy rifle and all the ammunition for it you find.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 01:28:25 pm

"DOM!, treat him." Taric grabs a applicator and presses it into Trol's wound

You really REALLY hope this works. You press one of the small applicators into Trol's wound, you can't help but wince as you press into the burned tissue to get it to bleed.

The capsule becomes immediately sticky and soft as blood touches it and it begins to melt, you realize that the capsule is solid all the way through and it's the gray stuff itself that's flowing into the wound. As it combines with the blood it becomes a translucent pink color, and begins binding with the tissue around it. Trol's breathing improves immediately, losing the whistling undercurrent that it had earlier.

Trol +5 HP, Life threatening injuries cured. Regenerating, 10(3 turns)HP

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 04, 2011, 05:31:45 pm

"I believe I deserve the Fenrir, could somebody grab it and some energy cells?"

You demand a pistol, you earned that pistol, why won't anybody give you THE DAMN PISTOL! WHO THE HE- 

Taric shoves something into the energy burn from your fight with the Deadeye, it hurts a lot. Then, surprisingly, the pain abates completely followed by a rather pleasant numbness.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 04, 2011, 07:12:09 pm

"Yeah, OK," Dom grumbled, taking the implement. "Stand still and don't try anything, or I'll snap your spine with my bare hands," she said to the deadeye, approaching him. "And I have this too," she added, gesturing with the Abassy, "if you try to run."

You take one of the applicators and shove it with perhaps a tad bit more force than is strictly necessary into one of his wounds. After a couple of seconds the Deadeye's body stiffens in pain, another second and a couple of .22 rounds and .115 spikes push themselves out of skin. Holy crap this stuff is nice.

Deadeye is Regenerating.

---

Deadeye

Quote

Succumb to exhaustion and pain.

After a couple seconds of muscle spasm to eject the rounds that were lodged in his body the deadeye stops moving. He's still breathing and he looks a lot better though.

---

Corporal Yvonne

Quote

Talk to the new squad

Yvonne watches somewhat dispassionately as Dom heals the deadeye. "I would've just shot him. Lot simpler in our current circumstance." She joins the main of your group, leaving Morgan to watch over Teague. "Thanks for what you did, it's been pulling teeth since we got inside." She sighs and drops into squat by one of the dead independents. "The leader of our other group is unconscious, it looks like he's going stay that way for a while, and Morgan isn't in any shape to fight. You have a plan for what to do with one rapidly healing hostage and two very wounded soldiers until you call in the Praetor and get through this mess?

Spoiler: On ground (click to show/hide)

Pistols and SMGs

Fenrir Energy Pistol x1
Abassy Heavy pistol x5
Sleipnir SMG x4

Carbines Rifles

Fuath Riot Suppresion Carbine x2

Assault Rifles and large weapons

Jormungandr Assault rifle x2

Armor
Riot Shield x10
Light Body armor x12
Medium Body armor x2

Ammunition
.375 gauss clips x6 (25)
.220 Gauss clips x1 (35)
Pressurized chemical canisters (Incendiary) x2
Pressurized chemical canisters (Caustic) x1
Energy cells x4

Other

Warning: Dominique's health is below 50%
DANGER: Trol's health is below 25%

Spoiler: Neutral (click to show/hide)

Deadeye
Health: Heavily Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Bloody, holes. Light body armor, 3 red stripes, fair.
Weapon: Nothing
Off Hand: Nothing
Status: Unconscious, regenerating.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 68/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Makeshift body armor, 1 stripe, Burn hole [15lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (0, 10lbs, in hand)
2 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
2 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, With Trol.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 60/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (5, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on independent fighter)
Energy Cell
ORS applicator
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Trol

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 17/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 53/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [4, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Punctured lung (2 turns till it starts killing you)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 40/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 73/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [2, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
2 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 08:00:14 pm

What ammo does the Jormungdr use?

Take a assault rifle and and ammo for both the jormungdr and a couple of energy cells.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Tarran on March 04, 2011, 08:02:18 pm

"Not really. Maybe we should pin the prisoner to the wall and leave him. Our wounded stay in the back while those of us that aren't bleeding left and right will take the fire."

Check out the Sleipner SMG, see if my Renfield is better or not.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 04, 2011, 08:03:41 pm

Dom let Tarran handle the talking. For now, she was going to load up all of her weapons, then get some better body armor... and maybe one of the applicators if there was one left.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 08:05:26 pm

"Oi Tarran, there's a second jormungdr lying on the ground you know"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Tarran on March 04, 2011, 08:08:20 pm

"Yeah, I know, I'll get to it sometime unless someone objects."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 08:09:44 pm

The Jormungandr takes the .220 caliber gauss rounds and a power cell.

The Sleipnir takes the .375 gauss rounds

And Taric has the only applicator left.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 08:10:28 pm

Dibs on the ammo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Tarran on March 04, 2011, 08:14:27 pm

Pfft, well then, the Assault Rifle's just dead weight without ammo. Whatever, I'll take it anyway.

Also, SeriousConcentrate, Trollan, you might want to check out the carbines. You need some heavier non-melee weapons with some decent range.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 08:15:45 pm

Or the slepnirs. and the rifles would still have some ammo still in them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 04, 2011, 08:24:57 pm

Why? I got the Abassy. In fact I think I'll take every single Abassy lying around, load them all, and just switch between them during combat rather than reload. ^^ Nah, OK. I guess I'll try out a carbine. Can I use that applicator, Taricus?

After a moment of consideration, Dom decided that she should also find a rifle of some kind and ammo for it among the fallen soldiers. She could definitely put it to better use than they could.

Edit: Gah! I hate when I forget a word. It throws off the whole thing. Fix'd

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 08:26:03 pm

Sure, no problem.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 08:30:50 pm

What flavor would you like your carbine in? We have incendiary and caustic loads.

Also, Taricus. It is NOT "Slepnir". Slepnir is a phrase used by drunks in regard to harlots.

Sleipnir is six legged hourse that could travel in four dimensions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 04, 2011, 08:32:56 pm

Hmm, tough decision... but I think I'll go for caustic; if I can melt an enemy's armor that'll help everybody out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 04, 2011, 08:34:25 pm

Stupid typo...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2011, 08:36:49 pm

I'll write up the stats for the new guns and ORS soon, but probably not tomorrow seeing as I'll be gone almost all day. Maybe tonight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Trollan on March 04, 2011, 09:01:19 pm

Grab the energy pistol, dnot exerting my self too much. take any remaining energy cells.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 05, 2011, 12:34:04 am

Spoiler: Knowledge Added (click to show/hide)

Misc

ORS, Organic Regeneration Supplement
Type: Medical aid
Use: Fast acting emergency retrieval medicine
Description: The ORS is one of the Technocracies most interesting advances in the field of medicine, being an effective treatment for anything from broken bones to third degree burns. The ORS is generally stored as a spike, the spike is actually composed of millions upon millions of dormant bacteria and must be kept in some form of sealed container. On contact with blood or similar rich organic fluid the Bacteria comes out of it's dormant state and begins absorbing the DNA of its host organism. It uses this information to 'map' the hosts correct and normal body structure. The bacteria then begin to absorb dead tissue, as they absorb dead tissue they also replicate. Unlike normal bacteria the don't make copies of themselves, they make copies of the cells that would normally occupy the body. The bacteria will spread using the bloodstream, patching damage as they go. The copies of the cells that they make will in essence patch up most wounds, they are also made to be imperfect and when the wound begins to heal the pseudo-cells will be absorbed back into the host organism to speed the healing process.

Weapons

Irin Combat Shotgun
Pulse
6 Charges
Cohesion Modifiers to damage: +4 close, -4 Medium, -8 Long
Average to Great damage
Spreading pulse
Description: The Irin is a particle weapon that favors raw power of finesse, and it favors it in a big way. At range the Irin is about as dangerous as a popgun, making a pretty flash but nothing else. At close range the expanding mass of super-accelerated particles can tear a man in half, and the intense radiation burst all but negates armor. Well liked by those who like to get close and dirty with their enemies, the weapon has a bad reputation though for incidents where the weapon's core lost containment midshot. Usually killing the wielder and anyone nearby.

Sleipnir SMG
Gauss, Semi and burst fire.
25 round clip, 50 round capacity energy cell.
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Close, -0 Medium, -2 Long
Poor to good damage
Ballistic
Description: As is common of gauss weapons the Sleipnir requires both a clip and an energy cell to function. The Sleipnir's design is remniscent of older times, but it is still a very modern weapon. Capable at both short and mid range firefights the Sleipnir can switch between single shot and five-round bursts. It's a solid weapon, and is generally standard issue to low tier security forces and mercenary cadets.

Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle
Single shot
1 round clip, storage on weapon for one additional round. (+2 to speed reloads when the on weapon storage is used.)
Accuracy Modifiers: -2 close, -1 Medium, +1 Long (-3 to armor roll)
Great to Lethal Damage
Ballistic
Description: The Ichneumon is an old design, an oversized rifle designed to fire a very fast bullet to punch holes in armored targets. The Ichneumon uses a moderated recoil system but it still kicks like a mule. 10 Yards away from the barrel the sabot strips off and fires a second propulsion explosives, accelerating the small round to incredible speed. The weight and length of the weapon make it impractical and difficult to use in close quarters, but that same weight dampens barrel jitters at longer ranges.

Fuath Riot Suppresion Carbine
Spray
8 Second canister
Range: Close and Medium only, -2 at medium.
Damage dependent on load.
Cone
Description: The Fuath is a flexible weapon, when loaded with something like tear gas it is an effective crowd control device. An incendiary load turns the weapon into a small flamethrower. The sheer versatility of this rather indescriminate weapon has made it popular with the smarter pirates, some of the homemade chemical loads are quite vicious.

Jormungandr Assault Rifle
Gauss, Single, 5 round burst, full auto
35 Round magazine, 70 round power cell
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium -0 long
Average to excellent damage
Ballistic
Description: Filling the same roll as the Kalashnikov of centuries past the Jormungandr is an effective and rugged weapon, effective at all but extreme ranges. A variety of attachements allow the user to customize the weapon, from simple bayonets to long range scopes and secondary gauss rails. It's only real weakness is its need of both energy cells and .220 gauss slugs. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 05, 2011, 04:26:34 am

Completely missed your first post Tarran, sorry for the delay. The Sleipnir is better for the work you're doing right now, but you should probably keep both.


Yvone stands up, shaking her head. "We can't just carry Teague everywhere with us, he needs rest. Being drug around by his ankles through a firefight isn't going to give him that. We need somewhere to have the wounded hole up." She gives the unconscious independent a vicious grin that's all teeth. "I'm fresh out of staples, so pinning him to the wall may need to get creative."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 05, 2011, 04:31:10 am

"See what information he has, we need to secure a rally point for the other squads"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Tarran on March 05, 2011, 12:11:12 pm

Super looting time!

Pick up and wear a Light Body armor.
Grab two Sleipnirs and a clip for each. Dual wield them.
Grab the spare Jormungandr Assault rifle and a single energy cell if it doesn't have one already in it.
Reload my Renfield.
Reload my Chimera.
Put my Renfield on my right clip-on (if I have one) and my Chimera on my left clip-on (again, if I have one). Put my riot shield back on my back.
Profit!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 05, 2011, 11:57:40 pm

Corporal Yvonne

Quote

Break the news to Taric

She straightens up, gritting her teeth. "Hate to be the one to tell you, but until we get rid of the defenses that prevent the Praetor's group from entering we won't have any support. Fehra and Myself are the ones that survived from my group, Jamie is the the sole survivor of his group." She shakes her head bitterly. "Our teams met in the halls a short while after the drop, we reasoned that together we had a better chance of punching through resistance. You saw how well that plan was turning out."

She turns back to Tarran "I'm going to help Morgan take Teague into the kitchens, it should be clear enough. I can probably watch your beddy bye prisoner too, though he might be a little rougher for wear that he was before."

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 05, 2011, 04:31:10 am

"See what information he has, we need to secure a rally point for the other squads"

The news that there are no other squads coming to help you for a while is a little startling. The sudden knowledge that you are the cavalry is a little much to deal with.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 04, 2011, 08:24:57 pm

After a moment of consideration, Dom decided that she should also find a rifle of some kind and ammo for it among the fallen soldiers. She could definitely put it to better use than they could.

You take what you need from the dead, including a set a of medium body armor. After assembling your kit you also nab an applicator from Taric and use it. The feeling is... electric.

Items added: Fuath Riot suppression Carbine (Caustic), Pressurized canister (Caustic), Medium Body armor. +5HP regenerating 10(3Turns)

---

Tarran Smith

You loot and reload. You're going to need better gear if you are going to make it through the next encounter without the advantage of surprise.

---

Trol Grane

Your chest feels better, you still feel weak, but it isn't nearly as bad as before. You walk over to the Deadhead that almost killed you and you take his pistol, it feels right somehow.

Spoiler: On ground (click to show/hide)

Pistols and SMGs

Abassy Heavy pistol x5
Sleipnir SMG x4

Carbines, Rifles

Fuath Riot Suppression Carbine x1

Armor
Riot Shield x10
Light Body armor x11
Medium Body armor x1

Ammunition
.375 gauss clips x4 (25)
Pressurized chemical canisters (Incendiary) x2

STATUS

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (25, 9lbs, In hand)
Sleipnir SMG (25, 9lbs, In Off hand)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs)

Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (5, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell x3
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, with Trol

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [4, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [2, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Regenerating 2(10)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 45/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 87/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Medium Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [7, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Cafeteria, Regenerating 3(10)

Okay, Fairly large update to your stuff, let me know what's wrong. (Several things probably are.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Tarran on March 06, 2011, 01:19:14 am

Mine's fine. Though you forgot to reduce the number of Sleipnirs on the ground from 4 to 2.

"Do whatever you want to him, I don't care. Taric, Domninique, we can still take a few rounds so you two follow me. Trol, you're too wounded, stay with Yvonne. We'll be back for you guys, don't worry." Pack up and head towards the sphere.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 06, 2011, 02:43:57 am

Mine looks correct as well.

"Got it, boss," Dom said. "See you guys in awhile." She ticked off a somewhat joking salute with the Abassy, then turned to follow Tarran out with every confidence that they could pull this off. Then again, the applicator felt REALLY good, so maybe she wasn't quite sober at the moment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 03:42:52 am

"Well shit, looks like we're on our own 'til we boot the defenders" Follow Tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Trollan on March 06, 2011, 10:30:22 am

Yep, my inventory is good.
"ugh, whatever"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 06, 2011, 10:58:30 am

Bear in mind that Trol is still regenerating, he'll be at 47HP when he's done. Dom is going to be at 75HP when she's done.

Will run the turn in an hour or two, busy.  :-\   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Tarran on March 06, 2011, 01:27:18 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 06, 2011, 10:58:30 am

Bear in mind that Trol is still regenerating, he'll be at 47HP when he's done. Dom is going to be at 75HP when she's done.

Yeah, kinda figured that out later.

Still, I feel he really should stay behind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, End of Combat! (4s abound)
Post by: Draignean on March 06, 2011, 01:34:26 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 06, 2011, 01:19:14 am

"Do whatever you want to him, I don't care. Taric, Domninique, we can still take a few rounds so you two follow me. Trol, you're too wounded, stay with Yvonne. We'll be back for you guys, don't worry." Pack up and head towards the sphere.

You issue your orders, leaving Trol behind might weaken your group but this way he'll at least survive. You wish you could say the same for yourself. Taric and Dom Flanking you set out in the direction of the sphere.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 06, 2011, 02:43:57 am

"Got it, boss," Dom said. "See you guys in awhile." She ticked off a somewhat joking salute with the Abassy, then turned to follow Tarran out with every confidence that they could pull this off. Then again, the applicator felt REALLY good, so maybe she wasn't quite sober at the moment.

You just feel generally good as you march off with Tarran, your march is still a little lopsided but you still feel like a million bucks.

+10 HP

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 03:42:52 am

"Well shit, looks like we're on our own 'til we boot the defenders" Follow Tarran

You follow Tarran, Dom seems to be trying to march in step, she also appears to be trying to hum. Neither are working very well.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 06, 2011, 10:30:22 am

"ugh, whatever"

You're feeling better, but 'better' might not be enough. If push came to shove you might be more of a liability than anything else, and so you help what's left of Yvonne's group to carry teague back into the kitchens. It's going to be a long wait, but maybe when the prisoner wakes up you'll at least have something to do.

+10HP

---

Taric, Dom, Tarran: You retrace your steps through the halls, ignoring the side doors until you get back to the intersection. [Luck 4] You catch faint noises at odd intervals, but no one leaps out at you. As you pass through the intersection and begin nearing the Dome you run into your first problem, the Hallway is blocked by debris. Sometime during this structures rather bloody initial something large must have gone boom here. [Luck roll 3] There are three unmarked doors ahead of you to your left and right near the blockage, two on the left, and one on the right.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 01:35:56 pm

"Left door first sir"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Tarran on March 06, 2011, 01:43:23 pm

"Which one?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 01:44:31 pm

"Fuck, I meant right"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Tarran on March 06, 2011, 01:47:24 pm

"Alright, stand on the side, I'm going to peek inside." Stand beside the door and peek inside quietly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 01:50:20 pm

Cover Tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 06, 2011, 03:41:31 pm

"Sure you don't want me to go first?" Dominique asked, moving to the other side of the door. If anything poked its head out it was going to get pistol-whipped and then shield-bashed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Draignean on March 06, 2011, 04:15:04 pm

Door on the right: Tarran carefully peers inside, trying to make as little noise as possible... [Luck 3] It's an empty supply closet for cleaning workers. Brilliant, if you have need of power-mops or mild astringents you're in the right place. It looks like the little room has been stripped bare of anything useful.

Area: The Hallway is blocked by debris. Sometime during this structures rather bloody initial something large must have gone boom here. There are three unmarked doors your left and right near the blockage, two on the left, and one on the right. The door on the right leads to a cleaning closet.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 04:27:16 pm

Peer into left door #1

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Tarran on March 06, 2011, 04:30:39 pm

"Careful." Get away from the doorway that Taric is opening's LOS.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which people are left behind.
Post by: Draignean on March 06, 2011, 05:52:49 pm

1st door on the Left: Is locked with a deadbolt on a conventional lock-and-magkey mechanism.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 06:00:34 pm

Open the second door

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 06, 2011, 06:26:49 pm

Dom moved to the second door on the left as well to cover Taric, just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Trollan on March 06, 2011, 07:32:00 pm

Find anything that might be somewhat useful

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Draignean on March 06, 2011, 08:09:41 pm

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 06, 2011, 07:32:00 pm

Find anything that might be somewhat useful

[Luck roll 3] You find a couple packs of dehydrated food, you and the rest of the bunch should have something to eat at least now. Hmm... the deadeye seems to have woken up, Yvonne has her pistol trained rather lazily on his head.

You may now interrogate the Deadeye.

Taric, Dominique, Tarran

The lock on the second door on the left has been blown to hell, and the bolt is missing. Taric eases the door gently open, inside is an office of some kind [Luck 3] it looks as abandoned and stripped as the supply closet. Still, you can't see the whole of the room from your vantage point...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 08:11:11 pm

Follow Dom in

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Trollan on March 06, 2011, 09:12:42 pm

Interrogate, durrr

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Draignean on March 06, 2011, 09:31:49 pm

It would help if you asked specific questions.

You do remember what happened last time you gave me a general inquiry command don't you?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Trollan on March 06, 2011, 11:21:01 pm

...
"okay asshole, don't make me put a bullet in your face. Just tell me where you guys keep the guns and the medical supplies, and you won't get hurt."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 12:00:42 am

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 06, 2011, 11:21:01 pm

"okay asshole, don't make me put a bullet in your face. Just tell me where you guys keep the guns and the medical supplies, and you won't get hurt."

The man doesn't recoil very much from your threats. "Most of it's in the armory and active guard offices, all the splinters have their own cache though." [Detect Lie: You aren't sure if he's telling you the whole truth, but your gut says maybe.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 12:01:40 am

"SHHHHHHHH! SHHHHHHHHHHH!" Tip-toe into the office and secure it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 04:20:08 am

Dom entered the office and immediately turned to the side she couldn't see from the entryway, keeping her shield up and heavy pistol pointed straight ahead. If the office was clear, she'd take a moment to look around and see if anything had gotten left behind. If it wasn't safe, she had a pistol she wanted to shoot again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 11:04:46 am

"okay, how many splinters are there?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 11:41:55 am

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 11:04:46 am

"okay, how many splinters are there?"

The man shrugs, "Three big ones, but after that?" He blows out a breath mentally counting. "Fifty? a Hundred? People get pretty fluid, new beliefs take the wind out of the older sails, and then the new ones get trumped by even newer."


Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 12:01:40 am

"SHHHHHHHH! SHHHHHHHHHHH!" Tip-toe into the office and secure it.

You Shush everyone in the loudest possible way as you silently enter the office. [Luck roll 2] The room was fairly decent for the type before it was ransacked, now though everything is in dissaray and there is a massive hole in the left wall. [Observation roll 4] You hear voices coming towards you from the hole in the wall.

"-And I ask you, Why the bleedin' hell would someone be going 'SHHH' if they wanted to be quiet like?"
"Doesn't matter why they did it, the matter is I heard it and we're going to check it out."
"I think your brain has gone leaky, nobody actually says 'SHHH' when they wants to be quiet."


Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 04:20:08 am

Dom entered the office and immediately turned to the side she couldn't see from the entryway, keeping her shield up and heavy pistol pointed straight ahead. If the office was clear, she'd take a moment to look around and see if anything had gotten left behind. If it wasn't safe, she had a pistol she wanted to shoot again.

The room itself is clear, there's a heavy faux-wood desk in the center of the room and a couple of toppled heavy cabinets for hardcopies against the wall. There's a great deal of miscellaneous detritous strewn about the floor, [Observation roll 3] nothing looks interesting. There are approaching human voices through the hole in the left wall, those might be interesting.

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 06, 2011, 08:11:11 pm

Follow Dom in

You follow Dom in, helping clear the room. You glance down at the garbage you're stepping through [Observation 1] and bash your head into the corner of one of the filing cabinets. Stupid goddamn.... You go back to just looking where you're going. While you've been depicting colorful verbal images of the Filing cabinet's comparitive ancestry both Tarran and Dom have have stopped still and are focussed on a man sized hole in the right wall, weird.

-1 to next applicable initiative roll.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Taricus on March 07, 2011, 11:43:37 am

Stay down

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 12:32:08 pm

Dom moved to the side of hole and pressed her back to the wall next to it. She wanted to ask the others if they'd heard something too, but elected to stay quiet just in case whoever was speaking could hear them too and was hostile. For now she kept her shield up and stayed ready, pistol aimed at the hole.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 05:19:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 11:41:55 am

"-And I ask you, Why the bleedin' hell would someone be going 'SHHH' if they wanted to be quiet like?"
"Doesn't matter why they did it, the matter is I heard it and we're going to check it out."
"I think your brain has gone leaky, nobody actually says 'SHHH' when they wants to be quiet."

;D

Hide in a dark spot next to the hole and don't move, breath slowly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 05:49:14 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 07, 2011, 11:43:37 am

Stay down

You watch Dom readies her shield and Tarran press himself to the wall beside the breach, you have clue what they're doing but you take it as your clue to crouch down mostly behind the desk. [Dex roll 6] You're practically invisible from your position.

Under cover.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 12:32:08 pm

Dom moved to the side of hole and pressed her back to the wall next to it. She wanted to ask the others if they'd heard something too, but elected to stay quiet just in case whoever was speaking could hear them too and was hostile. For now she kept her shield up and stayed ready, pistol aimed at the hole.

You press yourself to the opposite side of the hole as Tarran, keeping your shield close and raised to reduce visibility. [Dex roll 6+1] You are shadow, you are darkness, you are the quintessence of umbraphobic nightmares.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 05:19:24 pm

Hide in a dark spot next to the hole and don't move, breath slowly.

You press yourself to the wall beside the breach and concentrate on not being seen. [Dex 3+1] You think you manage to pull it off pretty well, that is until you look for Dom and spend several seconds trying to find her even though you already know where she is. Damn that woman is good.



Guardians: Footsteps come towards the the office, but the first thing you see are thin beams of green light... laser sights. Two men in medium armor carrying assault rifles walk in without even checking the corners, [Observation rolls 3, 2-1 not trying] their eyes must not be adjusted to the light because they glance right over where you're hiding. "You see, I told you. No groups of lethal assassins waiting to jump out at you from the shadows. You probably heard yourself snoring, now lets get back to where we're actually supposed to be guarding."



All of you have avoided detection, if you choose to attack next turn your shot will automatically count as aimed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Chapter I, In which doors become problematic.
Post by: Taricus on March 07, 2011, 05:52:22 pm

FIRE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 05:55:19 pm

Fire an SMG at each's head!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 06:41:29 pm

"okay. One last thing, would you be so kind as to help? there isn't much of a choice for you anyway, and we are somewhat low on people ready to fight."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 06:46:14 pm

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 06:41:29 pm

"okay. One last thing, would you be so kind as to help? there isn't much of a choice for you anyway, and we are somewhat low on people ready to fight."

The deadeye says "Define help" at about the time that Yvonne cuts in by cocking her pistol in the noisiest manner possible and giving you a look that says 'Not on my life.'

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 06:50:00 pm

Dom aimed the Abassy at the head of the second man to enter. She glanced over at Tarran for confirmation, saw him preparing to fire, and squeezed the trigger herself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 07:19:08 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 05:55:19 pm

Fire an SMG at each's head!

[dex roll 6+1, Trick shot allowed at +1] Splitting your aim you point a sleipnir at each of their heads and let loose. [Marksman 1 (bonus negated), 5+1-1-2+1+2] Ambidextrous thy name is not Tarran, and one of the SMG bursts goes completely awry. [Taric Armor roll 3+1] Making Taric cry out in startlment as much as pain. (Taric HP -5) Your other hand remains steady [Confirm critical 4, Guardian armor roll 4, tie breaker luck 3 vs 1, critical confirmed] and plows a gory furrow through the Independent's helmet.

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 07, 2011, 05:52:22 pm

FIRE!

Your just about to fire when Tarran suddenly Shoots you! You armor took most of the actual damage but it was still painful and startling. [Soak roll 5] You still manage to keep your shot and fire upon the still living guardian. [Marksman roll 4+1] The thin streamer of energy cuts into the Independent at the chest, [Armor roll 2+1-3] slicing through his armor. [Guardian Soak roll 3] The unsuspecting guardian keeps his ground and his weapon despite the injury, but he's in pain. (Guardian is now wounded.)

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 06:50:00 pm

Dom aimed the Abassy at the head of the second man to enter. She glanced over at Tarran for confirmation, saw him preparing to fire, and squeezed the trigger herself.

As Tarran drops the first you wait for the perfect moment, it appears right after Taric shoots him in the chest. [Marksman roll 4+1 perfect concealment, -1 headshot.] Your bullet doesn't strike quite where you want it, [Guardian Armor roll 6+1 med -1 heavy munition] and the slug glances off the Guardian's helmet.

STATUS


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 87/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Medium Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [6, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (4, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell x3
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs, In hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs, In Off hand)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Guardian
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Burn hole. Medium body armor, Blue circle, good.
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (Laser sight)
Off Hand: Gripping rifle
Status: In pain

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 07, 2011, 07:21:17 pm

Fire. "TARRAN!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 07:34:29 pm

There is no uninjured one, just the one you wounded.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 07:37:42 pm

"Shit, sorry!" Charge the remaining enemy and knock him down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 08:15:30 pm

Unaware Tarran was about to do the same, Dom immediately charged the remaining independent. Once he was down he'd be an easy target; maybe they could even get some answers out of him. Now that she was thinking about it, that seemed like a good idea.

I'm hoping for either a 5 or a 1 for both of us. 5 = owned, 1 = hilarity ensues.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 08:25:12 pm

"help, as in infiltrate your base for us"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 09:49:35 pm

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 08:25:12 pm

"help, as in infiltrate your base for us"

He looks at you for a long minute. "Sooo, my choice of death is either have her blow my brains out now or have Hake skin me alive while he makes me think I'm being eaten by fire ants?"

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Guardian: 3

Taric: 1-1
Dom: 6
Tarran: 4

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 08:15:30 pm

Unaware Tarran was about to do the same, Dom immediately charged the remaining independent. Once he was down he'd be an easy target; maybe they could even get some answers out of him. Now that she was thinking about it, that seemed like a good idea.

[Dom dex 4 Vs Guardian Precognition 2] You slam tackle the still standing independent, [Str roll 4+1 Vs Guardian Str 2] driving him to the floor. At this range his assault rifle is useless, a very good thing.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 07:37:42 pm

"Shit, sorry!" Charge the remaining enemy and knock him down.

You tackle the Guardian [Dex 1] unfortunately Dom already tackled him, and you fly through the empty air. Crap. [Luck roll 2] You land more than a little uncomfortably on a Filing cabinet. You get up, trying to catch your wind.

-1 to next initiative roll

---

Guardian

Quote

What the... Release rifle and draw the damn combat knife.

Swearing the Independent releases the assault rifle, the barrel is too long to be effective like this, and goes for his combat knife. [Dex 3+1 Vs Dom dex 2] He brings it free and stabs it backwards in a reversed grip, [Independent Melee 3+1-1 Can't see target, Vs Dom dex 3] Dom manages to stop it an inch from her body, locking in a contest of strength with the Independent.

---

Taric Sizier

Your head twinges sharply, you feel sort of funny and forget what you were about to do.

You wonder what balsa wood tastes like.

STATUS


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 87/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Medium Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [6, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office, tackling guardian.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (4, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell x3
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs, In hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs, In Off hand)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office, winded.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Guardian
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Burn hole. Medium body armor, Blue circle, good.
Weapon: Combat knife
Off Hand: none
Status: In pain, tackled by dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 07, 2011, 09:51:38 pm

Stomp the bugger

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 09:55:01 pm

"Oh, hell no!" Dominique said, using her shield to block the knife. The man kept trying to force it back but she had leverage, so it was an even contest. It wouldn't be for much longer as she put away the Abassy to free up her other hand, then attempted to twist his arm up into a hammer lock.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 10:42:53 pm

"never mind, stay here. Just tell me who this "Hake" guy is."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 11:11:24 pm

Trol Grane

The independent blows out a breath, obviously relieved that you don't want him to cross this Hake or Yvonne. "Hake... He was the first to really stand up to the unchained system, he's been our primary leader ever since. When we were united with the unchained Hake was a praetor, one of only two to survive after they killed the..." he seems to flinch away from something. "...the control mind. Hake was a great man, he was the one that said the unchained as they were going were just set to become another Technocracy with different name."

Yvonne's face grew more and more grim with each word until it seemed she couldn't take it anymore. "Hake is a traitor and a coward who just wanted his own kingdom." She spat, her hands practically white knuckling the pistol. "He was given authority and power, he stood with us only as long as it benefited him and then he stabbed us in the back!"

The deadeye regards Yvonne with a steady calm before continuing. "Of course, there are other schools of thought on the matter. Hake stood for what he believed in, regardless of the obstacles. He got this place up and running for us, and we're free to live as well as we can. The armory we have and Carapace that Hake is keyed to ensure that we are free, from the Unchained and the Technocracy."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 11:28:00 pm

"I see" scrounge around for anything useful again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 11:30:29 pm

You don't ask any fun questions...  :(


Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 07, 2011, 11:28:00 pm

"I see" scrounge around for anything useful again.

[Observation 3-1 already searched] You don't find anything else useful in the kitchens.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 11:31:02 pm

"...Dammit." Glare at Dominique annoyed while my teammates smash the poor enemy to paste.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 07, 2011, 11:47:30 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Guardian: 2

Taric: 3
Dom: 4
Tarran: 2-1

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 07, 2011, 09:55:01 pm

"Oh, hell no!" Dominique said, using her shield to block the knife. The man kept trying to force it back but she had leverage, so it was an even contest. It wouldn't be for much longer as she put away the Abassy to free up her other hand, then attempted to twist his arm up into a hammer lock.

[Dex 4+1-2 unwieldy] Despite practically laying on him you manage to get the riot shield between you and the knife, you slam the Abassy back into its clip and try and twist the Independent's arm behind him. [Str roll 2+1 Vs Str 4] Your angle is awkward for that kind of hold and you can't manage to wrestle his arm into a lock.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 07, 2011, 09:51:38 pm

Stomp the bugger

You shake your head to clear it and make a mental note to stop ramming it into filing cabinets. Foregoing the fancy rifle work you step forwards and out of cover, just trying to smash his head in with your heel. [Melee roll 5 Vs dex 4-1 pinned] You strike his head, [Str roll 5, Guardian armor roll 3+1 med] seriously banging his head around even through his helmet.

(Guardian stunned for this round, must make a stamina save or be stunned for next.)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 11:31:02 pm

"...Dammit." Glare at Dominique annoyed while my teammates smash the poor enemy to paste.

You watch as Taric and Dom beat the crap out of the poor guy, [Observation roll 4] you spot a pornographic magazine under a corner of the desk. Something about it strikes you as odd.

---

Guardian

Quote

Urnghh...

Crap these people kick like mules... [Stamina roll 2] The blow to his head really did a number on him, he won't be capable of reall action for a few minutes.

STATUS


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 87/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Medium Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [6, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office, tackling guardian.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (4, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell x3
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs, In hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs, In Off hand)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Guardian
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Burn hole. Medium body armor, Blue circle, good.
Weapon: Combat knife
Off Hand: none
Status: In pain, tackled by dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 11:55:25 pm

Pick up the magazine, but don't read it unless I HAVE to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 01:04:22 am

"Drop the damn knife! I've got you covered and my friend here has a laser rifle!" Dom threatened as she continued to try to twist his arm around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 05:29:00 am

Keep stomping him

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Trollan on March 08, 2011, 10:15:10 am

"yo, could I spar with you? dont even think of killing me, because Yvonne here would probably be happy to blow your brains out."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 11:38:40 am

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 08, 2011, 10:15:10 am

"yo, could I spar with you? dont even think of killing me, because Yvonne here would probably be happy to blow your brains out."

The deadeye looks a little baffled but he goes for it, he's smart though and plays to lose. Not much new can be learned, but you can at least brush up on old techniques on what amounts to a live dummy. [Failed roll not shown]

(+1/8 Fighting)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 07, 2011, 11:55:25 pm

Pick up the magazine, but don't read it unless I HAVE to.

This is no time for reading, maybe after your companions have beaten the guardian, but not now.  For the moment you just try to figure out why it seemed so curious to you... [Intuition roll 3] You can't shake the feeling, but nothing occurs to you at the moment.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 01:04:22 am

"Drop the damn knife! I've got you covered and my friend here has a laser rifle!" Dom threatened as she continued to try to twist his arm around.

Taric curb stomping the Guardian made him a lot more pliable, and you continue twisting his arm. [Dom str roll 4+2 Guardian str roll 2-1-1 pinned, stunned] You force his arm into a lock behind his back and demand his surrender. [Intimidate 4+1 situation] The groggy individual drops the knife.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 05:29:00 am

Keep stomping him

As Dom gets him into a lock and he drops his knife you hold off for a minute on additional blows to the head.

(You may continue stomping as a free action if you wish.)

---

Guardian

Quote

Regain wits, cooperate, growl.

His head is swimming and he isn't in much of a position to fight back right now, breathing heavily he drops the knife and waits for what will come.



STATUS


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Stamina: 75/100
Carried Weight: 87/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs]  Medium Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [6, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office, tackling guardian.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (4, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell x3
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs, In hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs, In Off hand)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
Odd magazine.
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Office.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Guardian
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, Burn hole. Medium body armor, Blue circle, good.
Weapon: Combat knife
Off Hand: none
Status: In pain, tackled by dom, armlocked by dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 11:40:38 am

Grab the spare power cells and .220 ammo clips. And a knife

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 11:44:45 am

I didn't even post the bloody loot yet...

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Energy Cell x2
.220 gauss magazines x2 (35)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle x2 (A35, E70)
Medium armor, blue circle, fine.
Combat knife x2

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 11:53:13 am

Dom got to her feet, hauling the guardian up with her. She pinned him face first against the wall, making sure to keep his arm locked, and glanced over at Tarran. She blinked, shook her head, then sighed. "Boss, put away the porn mag... We got more important things to worry about. Like what're we gonna do with this guy." She inclined her head towards the guardian to emphasize 'this guy.'

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 11:55:36 am

"Porn Mag?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 01:02:21 pm

"Hey, I'm not planing on reading this. No way! It's just... it seems... odd in a way."

Take the energy cells and clips out of the Assault rifles while examining the magazine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 01:03:48 pm

"Well as soon as I find a datapad would you mind passing it to me?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 01:06:01 pm

"...Uhhhhh... dude, girl in the room... uh, anyway, sure, you can have it once I've figured out what's odd about this magazine."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 01:08:29 pm

"Hey, I need something that'll get someone to shut down a computer"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 01:13:57 pm

"*Cough* ...what?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 01:15:00 pm

"What, you'd stare at porn in public?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 01:16:52 pm

"No, it's just... using... porn... as... know what? Just... just forget I even asked the question."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 01:18:29 pm

"Hey, I just used it to get past scanning stations"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, The Devil ain't in the darkness, that's Dom.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 01:49:43 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 01:02:21 pm

Take the energy cells and clips out of the Assault rifles while examining the magazine.

You grab the ammunition out of both assault rifles, neither guardsmen got a chance to fire so both the energy cells and the magazines are still full. You don't think staring at the magazine's cover is going to help anymore, it looks like it's written in new chinese anyway. You flick the magazine open, ah, well that's one weird thing down. The magazine was designed for the blind, and while the cover is in lurid full color the intererior is brail and 3-D memory foam. [Intuition 3+1] On impulse you flick open the centerfold, and there taped onto the corner of the displayed vixen is a thin magnetic key.

Guard Office Magkey added

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 11:40:38 am

Grab the spare power cells and .220 ammo clips. And a knife

You take the ammunition that the two guardians had spare, as well as the knife that the still living guardian tried to use on Dom. You also ask to borrow Tarran's porn when he's done. [Failed roll not shown]

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 11:53:13 am

Dom got to her feet, hauling the guardian up with her. She pinned him face first against the wall, making sure to keep his arm locked, and glanced over at Tarran. She blinked, shook her head, then sighed. "Boss, put away the porn mag... We got more important things to worry about. Like what're we gonna do with this guy." She inclined her head towards the guardian to emphasize 'this guy.'

[Str 3+1] You singlehandedly drag the guardian upright and slam him into the wall, pinning him there for now.

Spoiler: Knowledge added (click to show/hide)

Memory foam
Type: Tech
Description: A huge advance over previous iterations of the same technology, modern memory foam is conditioned to display a broad number of characteristics, Heat, texture, firmness, smell, color, etc can be displayed. It is used in medical classes to simulate a body during surgery, in expensive clothing, and in numerous other items. It is somewhat expensive, but it is not uncommon by any means.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 01:52:50 pm

Search the room

What was the failed roll for?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 01:53:58 pm

If I told you that it would negate the purpose of the not shown bit now wouldn't it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 01:56:18 pm

The actual action. or are we getting a nasty surprise

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 01:58:54 pm

*Crazy dancing eyebrows.*

You'll figure it out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 02:03:44 pm

"Aha! Victory! Dom, knock the guy out and let's move out. Taric, uh, here, this is yours now." Give the porn mag to Taric, wield my Jormungandr, and get moving towards the sphere.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 02:04:30 pm

"What's in it hmm?", Follow Tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 02:09:32 pm

"Looks like it's made for the blind. It's written in new chinese, I think. Also, it appears to have some 3-D memory foam thingamagig, so enjoy touching completely fake inappropriate body parts." *Grin*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 02:10:23 pm

"Well fuck, I can't use that. nor can I read chinese"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 02:12:15 pm

"Well, you could always save it for a rainy day. *Snickers* Uh, anyway, it's yours. Do whatever you want with it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 02:13:30 pm

"How much RC do you think I'll get for the foam?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 02:20:53 pm

"Dude, I don't do that kind of stuff. I have no idea."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 02:22:03 pm

"Leave it then, can't spook someone on a computer with it..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 02:24:07 pm

I'm sure you could find a soldier willing to part with a couple RC for a Memory Foam centerfold. ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 02:27:00 pm

Ha, I was thinking more along the lines of giving it to an engineer, get enough foam for a life-size model and give it a skeleton  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 02:33:17 pm

First you invent and ALR broadbeam, then improve shield armor, and then as the pinnacle of your achievment you make the blowup doll of the future.

Interesting... you win first prize at the guanopsychotic science contest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 02:34:39 pm

Well Atleast I have a plan after this revolution finishes  :D

Batshit insane Yeah!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 03:50:49 pm

Damnit I keep forgetting to check things when the event happens...

Tarran you get to choose a perk,

Double Fisted: You like having a weapon in each hand, it makes you feel comfortable and dangerous.
Effect: +2 to critical checks when dual wielding, -1 When not.

Or

Uncanny Ricochet: You hit, all the time, every time. Well, you hit something anyway...
Effect: Whenever you miss you make a luck roll, 1-2 you hit an ally, 3-4 you miss completely, 5-6 you hit a different enemy. 


or none.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 03:57:22 pm

Gah, temptation. Do I risk my allies or do I go for dual wielding?

Meh, I don't plan on dual wielding all that often, the bonus isn't worth lowering my ability to snipe, so it's either the second or nothing.

And 1/3 chance to hit an ally isn't worth the 1/3 chance to hit a random enemy, heck, it likely makes me worse, so, None.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 03:58:02 pm

Alright, I'm still taking that magazine...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 04:13:39 pm

"I don't give a shit about whether or not you watch porno," Dom said. "It's just now is not the time, right?" Tarran told her to knock the guy out while he and Taric debated the merits of the magazine. "You heard the boss," Dom said. "Looks like you get to live. Have a nice nap." She dropped the shield for a moment to get a free hand, then pulled out the Abassy and swung it as hard as she could at the back of his head.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 05:02:51 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 02:03:44 pm

"Aha! Victory! Dom, knock the guy out and let's move out. Taric, uh, here, this is yours now." Give the porn mag to Taric, wield my Jormungandr, and get moving towards the sphere.

You clip the SMGs back and unlimber your Jormungandr, you issue your orders are about to head out when, Holy shit.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 02:04:30 pm

"What's in it hmm?", Follow Tarran

You chat with Tarran about the magazine while you get your gear ready to go, Dom's about to say good night to the Guard whe- What the friggin' hell?!

Spoiler: Initiative roll (click to show/hide)

Guardian: 4 (3)
Dominique Wakeman 4 (2)

Guardian

Quote

Now.

[Kinetics, slam 15kN, 5' focus. 1 (Bonus negated)] He has about a picosecond to panic before he loses control of the kinetic energy he was shaping. The force releases explosively, covering Dom in gore and giving the rest of the room a spankin' new red paint job.

Medium armor destroyed.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 04:13:39 pm

"I don't give a shit about whether or not you watch porno," Dom said. "It's just now is not the time, right?" Tarran told her to knock the guy out while he and Taric debated the merits of the magazine. "You heard the boss," Dom said. "Looks like you get to live. Have a nice nap." She dropped the shield for a moment to get a free hand, then pulled out the Abassy and swung it as hard as she could at the back of his head.

You were just about to give the independent a blow to the head that he wouldn't soon forget when you feel something strange... [Kinesthesia roll 5] Something about it just screams at you to get down, and you obey that little feeling. The Independent tried to do something and failed, for an instant he looks surprised and then the upper half of his body simply explodes. Gore showers you at this close range, but you shudder to think what would have happened if you'd still been grappling the independent.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 05:04:37 pm

"Alright, they have Psionics. keep your eyes peeled" Follow Tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 05:23:15 pm

"Damnit, what the FUCK was that shit!?" Dom yelled, trying to ineffectually wipe the blood and various organ bits off of her. After a few seconds she gave up, grumbling, then transferred her weapon to her dominant hand and picked up the shield again. "Fuckin' bullshit, man..." she grumbled. "That's it, I'm not taking any more damn hostages." She fell in step behind Tarran and Taric, feeling utterly disgusted. "Fucking psionics, man. How's that even work? I'm going to figure out how to do that." She shut up, however, as they left the room. No need to broadcast their position by continuing to vent. She would just beat the next group they came across extra hard for the discomfort.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 05:23:44 pm

"Wha... uhhh... that... urgh, I didn't need to see that..." Get moving towards the sphere.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 05:51:58 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 05:23:44 pm

"Wha... uhhh... that... urgh, I didn't need to see that..." Get moving towards the sphere.

[Will Roll 1] You spend some quality time retching in a corner, people just shouldn't Freakin' do that... (-15 Stamina) After you recover some of your composure you head through the breach in the wall.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 05:04:37 pm

"Alright, they have Psionics. keep your eyes peeled" Follow Tarran

[Will roll 4+1] Your statement has about the same inflection as 'Alright, I dropped my contact around here.' Tarran doesn't take the situation as well, and he empties his stomach in a corner, strange. When he's done you follow him through now bloody room, it doesn't really bother you at all.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 05:23:15 pm

"Damnit, what the FUCK was that shit!?" Dom yelled, trying to ineffectually wipe the blood and various organ bits off of her. After a few seconds she gave up, grumbling, then transferred her weapon to her dominant hand and picked up the shield again. "Fuckin' bullshit, man..." she grumbled. "That's it, I'm not taking any more damn hostages." She fell in step behind Tarran and Taric, feeling utterly disgusted. "Fucking psionics, man. How's that even work? I'm going to figure out how to do that." She shut up, however, as they left the room. No need to broadcast their position by continuing to vent. She would just beat the next group they came across extra hard for the discomfort.

 

[Will roll 4] Brilliant, getting drenched in blood was bad, -your clothes smelled horrible unless you washed them immediately- but the little bits of bone and organ were just the cherry on top. You manage to get most of the chunky stuff off, but you still look like a third rate horror vid. [Observation 4] You aren't exactly sure what that guy did, and you know it was an accident, but you think that you might be able to do it on purpose eventually... Occupying your mind with that instead of the bloody room you follow Tarran.

(Bloody Mary, +1 to intimidate rolls until you get clean, -3 to all normal social rolls until you clean up.)






Taric, Tarran, Dom: The hole leads to another office, this one looks like some kind of fire went through it. Everything is black and burned, scented like charred plastic and flesh. The actual door of the office is ajar and leads back out into the Emergency lit corridor, Tarran softly presses the door open and peeks out. The Corridor is abandoned, and more importantly you are on the other side of the obstruction. Right where the corridor picks up again are a pair of office chairs and a small end table that have obviously been dragged out here. There are two open boxes containing various packaged foods on the end table. There is a three-way intersection ahead, straight ahead is to the sphere, and the other branch of the intersection leads to the stairs up or down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 05:53:32 pm

"Slow advance, straight down the hall" Follow Tarran (Again)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 05:55:16 pm

Once again Taricus you demonstrate an extraordinary ability to meander blithely through what stops others cold...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 05:56:20 pm

Yep, Fuck the technocracy for my mind is STEEL.

Should I get a perk/trait for that?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 05:59:46 pm

I've been thinking about it, but you already have one...

You manage to walk through one more mind scarring event without batting an eyelash and I'll see what turns up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 06:18:42 pm

^^ It's hard to rattle him.

"Yeah, all right. If anybody gets in our way they're dead." Dom pushed ahead of the guys and took point, heading towards the sphere.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 06:20:09 pm

Taric whispered to Tarran "Atleast we get to do some sightseeing"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 06:46:38 pm

Wow, my guy got a 1 on that roll? That makes no sense at all if you consider my guy gunned down a ton of civilians without breaking a sweat.

Aww, Serious, but that means I won't get bullet huggles. You'll get all of them. :(

"Mmmmh." Generically follow Dominique.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Trollan on March 08, 2011, 06:48:52 pm

Follow the trail of destruction to my team

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 06:50:12 pm

You gunned them down, you didn't blow them in half and get spattered with their now-external organs. It's a bit of a difference.  ;D

Trollan! You're abandoning those poor people?!

Well I guess that be alright. Running turn in a few minutes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 07:10:25 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 06:18:42 pm

"Yeah, all right. If anybody gets in our way they're dead." Dom pushed ahead of the guys and took point, heading towards the sphere.

You take the lead position, tracking blood and worse all the way. After the intersection the hallway terminates in another set of double doors, [Intuition 2] you have no clue how close this place is to your target location. [Luck 3] At about fifty feet from the double doors they open, admitting two men and a woman.

[Intimidate roll  4+1+1 Vs will 5+1, 4+1] The leader of the band doesn't show a flicker of surprise at your bloodstained figure and she readies her rifle. The other two hold their ground pretty well, but they still gawk at Dom's horrific form. (Independent Fighters, -1 to initiative.)


Taric and Tarran

You both follow Dom in the most generic way possible. [Roll 1] You feel your I.Q drop sharply at just how generic you're being.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 08, 2011, 06:48:52 pm

Follow the trail of destruction to my team

You can't stand waiting anymore, you've got to do something! Yvonne watches you for a minute then nods to herself. "Hey, knock it off, You're giving me a headache with the pacing." She gives the prisoner a humorless grin and keeps speaking. "I think I can keep an eye on this one, besides, while my hearing isn't what it once was I'm almost certain that I heard your squad leader order you to follow when you felt ready, didn't he?" Nodding your comprehension you thank Yvonne before leaving, you'll need to move if you're going to catch up with the rest.

Tarran's course wasn't too hard guess, just straight towards the sphere. You move at a jog despite your injuries and arrive at the blocked hall in minutes, the acidic copper smell of blood drifts to from one of the doors and you move to investigate. [Will 3+1 wasn't there] There are two corpses, one is definitely independent, the other... The other one is all over the place...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 07:12:01 pm

Aim at the leader

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 07:15:28 pm

Y u staring at meh? D:

Unaware of Taric and Tarran's shenanigans behind her, Dom focused on the double doors... and was rewarded when they opened, revealing a similar team. Dom immediately went to a knee to minimize her mass, hiding as much of it behind the shield as possible, and aimed her pistol at the woman.

Is it possible to attempt a passive kinetics roll to make this shot more powerful, or should I just quickshot+active kinetics it?

Edited Addition
---

Let's see now, I think the orientation had something about this... using psionics to accelerate mass or somethin' like that. Might as well give it a try, can't learn it if I don't do it. She concentrated on the bullet, specifically to increase its mass and velocity, and pulled the trigger.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 07:16:34 pm

You are female  ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 07:47:37 pm

Well, yeah, but consider Dom for a moment. Rage-aholic, extremely violent, covered in the blood and gore of her enemies, scarred up, bruised, and shot a few times...

Then again... some people do like tough chicks. o.O And she is kind of cute. *looks at avatar* :-[

--

Sorry, just in a silly mood and not worthy of the Serious part of the username right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 07:48:39 pm

Well taric IS insane... ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Trollan on March 08, 2011, 07:52:19 pm

Keep following the gore, making a dramatic entrance

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 08:01:32 pm

"Oh come on, will they ever run out of generic mooks?" Spray the area that the enemies are at with lead from my Assault Rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 08:22:55 pm

Wait, SC; you Avatar IS dom :o.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 08:25:47 pm

Yep. :D Well, the clothes are wrong, but I don't know if I can do Army of Two style armor. I might get out my paint program here in awhile and see if I can edit the current one, or if I'll have to start over again from scratch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 08:26:20 pm

Hey, Could you do one for Taric?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 08:42:52 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 08:01:32 pm

"Oh come on, will they ever run out of generic mooks?"

The only thing seperating you from them is that I like the players and you get reduced effects from bullets and such. Slightly. You keep treating them like mooks and you'll end up bleeding out with a punctured lung. They're generic because it's clunky to name everyone and it doesn't make sense.

Take a look at your fights, you've won through surprise attacks recently... Surprise gives great advantages.

I'll run the turn when my headache meds kick in.

Quote

Is it possible to attempt a passive kinetics roll to make this shot more powerful, or should I just quickshot+active kinetics it?

Active kinetics right now, the passive will kick in for reflex shots. Also, you might want to avoid aiming. You have no marksman skill so you don't get any bonuses from aiming in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 08:49:37 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 08:42:52 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 08:01:32 pm

"Oh come on, will they ever run out of generic mooks?"

The only thing seperating you from them is that I like the players and you get reduced effects from bullets and such. Slightly. You keep treating them like mooks and you'll end up bleeding out with a punctured lung. They're generic because it's clunky to name everyone and it doesn't make sense.

Take a look at your fights, you've won through surprise attacks recently... Surprise gives great advantages.

I'm not complaining, my guy is just making a witty comment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 08:51:18 pm

All right, i'll edit so I just take a shot with active kinetics. Thanks for letting me know. ^^

Editted.

@ Taricus: I can try, though I'll have to look through my stuff. I tend to do recolors and mash-ups because my free-hand sucks, so I can do one but it might not be in the same style. I'll look at the profile and give it a shot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 08:56:44 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 08:49:37 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 08, 2011, 08:42:52 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 08:01:32 pm

"Oh come on, will they ever run out of generic mooks?"

The only thing seperating you from them is that I like the players and you get reduced effects from bullets and such. Slightly. You keep treating them like mooks and you'll end up bleeding out with a punctured lung. They're generic because it's clunky to name everyone and it doesn't make sense.

Take a look at your fights, you've won through surprise attacks recently... Surprise gives great advantages.

I'm not complaining, my guy is just making a witty comment.

Oh... sorry man.

(Migraine, my I.Q and rationality level drop about 50 points.)

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 08:25:47 pm

Yep. :D Well, the clothes are wrong, but I don't know if I can do Army of Two style armor. I might get out my paint program here in awhile and see if I can edit the current one, or if I'll have to start over again from scratch.

Damn if I needed a new Avie I'd go to you, that looks awesome. I sort of pictured Dom as the female soldier in The spirits within though... strange.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 08:57:22 pm

Thanks SC  :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 10:03:22 pm

Thanks Draignean.

-Time Passes-

All right, here's what I came up with. It's kinda hard to see but I put the ALR on his back, with a strap over his shoulder to hold it in place. I also colored it red because this is sci-fi, so guns can be whatever color we want as long as it's not ridiculous, and I like the red guns in Mass Effect 1 (even though they're not really that good, statistically speaking). I also changed Dom's, as you can see. :3 I'm contemplating changing my user text to 'in ur base killin' ur dudes' but I dunno.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/TaricSizier.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 10:04:09 pm

That looks awesome. Thanks!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 10:06:37 pm

No problem, glad you like it. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 10:09:01 pm

Dom's relocation is good too. They seem anime-esque though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 10:13:41 pm

Yeah, the bases I was using are of Killer7 characters. Dom's a mash-up of about three different ones with heavy editing and color changing, Taric is two with some light editing (because he doesn't have nearly as many scars :p) and color changes. I originally wanted to edit the glove so it had a data chip on the fingertip with the implication it was something he made to hack into computers faster, but it looked like crap no matter what I did so I scrapped it. -__-; It would've been cool, though.

Dom's BG is a missile base from the Power Rangers SNES game; I've had Taric's so long I don't remember what it's from but it's a moon base.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 10:15:20 pm

Ah well. Still good though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Trollan on March 08, 2011, 10:36:09 pm

Ooh! Ooh! can you make me a character! _{I dont even know how to set it as my pic, but oh well...}

I dunno what Ill give ya, i guess some RC in-game.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 10:40:45 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 08, 2011, 10:36:09 pm

_{I dont even know how to set it as my pic, but oh well...}

Right click on the image once Serious posts it, View it, copy the URL, go to Profile>Forum Profile and at the top there should be "Personalized Picture". Paste the URL in the blank area, save changes, profit!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 10:42:28 pm

Profit will be forthcoming; I'll see if I can make Trol Grane, using the same style and all. Will edit post with result.

-Time Passes-

All right, here's the result. I figure working in a casino as a motivator and having an addiction problem makes Trol our 'cool guy' sort of character, so he gets dual handguns and a cigarette. And since I don't know his eye color he gets shades, too.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/TrolGrane.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Trollan on March 09, 2011, 12:04:07 am

HOLYFUCKINGSHITTHATISSOFUCKINGAWESOMETHANKSTHANKSTHANKS

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 12:13:08 am

 :D I'm happy to see it. Don't worry about in-character payment or anything, I just do these cause I enjoy it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 12:13:29 am

Painkillers, brilliant stuff. Guys, I am deeply flattered that you have your avatars all based off of the game. (Of course, this has something to do with the fact that seriousconcentrate makes awesome avatars.)

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Guardian: [5]
Fighter: [1-1]
Fighter: [5-1]

Tarran: [1]
Dominique: [3]
Taric: [2]

Guardian

Quote

Give these idiots hell.

"Hex we need cover now!" The Guardian gets down on one knee and aims her rifle carefully.

---

Hex

Quote

Follow the guardian's orders.

The fighter called Hex also gets down and spreads both hands out in front of himself, [Kinetic Shield 1' plate, 3+1-1] the light warps faintly as the shield springs to life.

---

Dominique Wakeman

 

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 08, 2011, 07:15:28 pm

Unaware of Taric and Tarran's shenanigans behind her, Dom focused on the double doors... and was rewarded when they opened, revealing a similar team. Dom immediately went to a knee to minimize her mass, hiding as much of it behind the shield as possible, and aimed her pistol at the woman.

Let's see now, I think the orientation had something about this... using psionics to accelerate mass or somethin' like that. Might as well give it a try, can't learn it if I don't do it. She concentrated on the bullet, specifically to increase its mass and velocity, and pulled the trigger.

Keeping yourself covered with the shield you level your pistol at the Woman leading the group, digging through the knowledge from orientation you try to give this one a little something special. [Active Kinetics roll 4+1] (stamina -15) Sounds quiet and light dims around you like before as you draw in energy, [Quickshot roll 4+1] your aim is true and the bullet strikes the shield first [Shield roll 4] and burrows through, striking the Guardian. [Guardian armor roll 4+1-2] Normally the bullet would have been stopped by the armor but that little extra you gave it blasts through her armor. (Guardian is now wounded.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 08, 2011, 07:12:01 pm

Aim at the leader

You slide your ALR broadbeam into position and aim at the leader.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 08:01:32 pm

"Oh come on, will they ever run out of generic mooks?" Spray the area that the enemies are at with lead from my Assault Rifle.

You full auto the assault rifle and fill the air with wit and ferric slugs. [Quickshot roll, 4-1, 4-1, 2-1 Auto-fire] Gauss rounds impact the shield at multiple points, sending shivering cascades of light down it. [Shield 1, 4+1, 2+1] [Hex Kinetics roll 2+2] The independent called Hex keeps the shield up through even through the barrage, and it deflects most of the slugs but one pack gets through to the stricken independent. [Independent fighter armor 5] The independent may be ineffective but his armor surely isn't, the slugs hit him in multiple places but his armor absorbs the impact completely.

---

Independent Fighter

Quote

Avoid wetting self, recover sense

What!? Oh god what is that thing, it's not real, it isn't real... Well he handles bloody women with pistols well.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 08, 2011, 07:52:19 pm

Keep following the gore, making a dramatic entrance

You follow a trail of bloody footprints out of the room, they lead down into a hall and into a pitched battle about 350ft down. Your friends seem pretty involved with it.

   
Status

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Stamina: 65/100
Carried Weight: 87/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Hallway.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (4, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on guardian)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 80/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [4, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [2, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Guardian
Health: Wounded
Attire: Grey jumpsuit, good. Medium body armor, Blue circle, fine.
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle, extra rails. (loaded)
Off Hand: none
Status: Aiming, in pain.

Hex
Health: Unharmed
Attire: Green Jumpsuit, dirty. Light body armor, 3 stripes and 1 bar, fine
Weapon: Irin Combat shotgun
Off Hand: none
Status: Holding shield.

Fighter
Health: Unharmed
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Fine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 12:19:46 am

Serious, you make me want to join my own game just to get an avatar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 12:26:00 am

"Trol, what are you doing here?!" Pull out my Ichneumon and aim it at the shielder.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 12:30:25 am

 :D Thanks! I do my best. I'll mess around for a bit, if I make a cool guy I'll post him here for you.

Dom grinned. Using her mind had made her feel a little winded - scratch that, she wanted a sandwich, actually, preferably bacon, egg, & beef with cheese - but it was intensely gratifying to see the Abassy punch a hole through that psychic shield. Yeah, I see you trying to get a bead on us. I'll make it damn hard for you. She fired at the Guardian a second time, again enhancing her bullet. Let's see you get a good shot when you've got a second hole punched in you.

Edit: Working on it. Have to decide a color scheme. @_@

-Time Passes-

And it's done! Unfortunately the shadows on this one meant I couldn't use the same skin tone as for Trol, Taric, and Dom, so I decided to make him a pale Irishman instead, and he also gets shades because I like 'em. :p I like the psionic effect, but I don't know if it'll be all that visible when it's resized down... >.>

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/PsiDraignean.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 02:23:11 am

You're awesome serious... already said it but it's worth saying again.

Now I have to restrain myself from giving you hideous bonuses for no logical reason.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 02:35:14 am

Thanks. ^^ No need for bonuses, it's enough that the avatars are liked and used.

Edit: I don't want to congratulate myself too much, but I really like how they all turned out after seeing them in avatar form.

• Taric's got a good poker face/'nothing fazes me' expression and the index finger just says 'Science!' to me. He looks like the kind of guy who WOULD watch a guy explode, then just walk off calmly like nothing happened. My only problem with this, because I want to keep it in perspective, is I should've made the broadbeam's barrel more noticeable. It's easy to miss.
• Trol's has personality at a glance; the composition of it is excellent since the pistols serve as good 'book-ends' and let you know he's a tank, while at the same time bringing focus to the face, highlighting the cigarette, shades, and 'bring it' expression. The negative side: it could have used a tiny bit more width in the picture. Other than it's good.
• I like Dom's but I may have overreached myself on it; the Abassy looks good, as does she, but the riot shield only serves to extend the picture's width without really adding anything and throws it off-center, when clearly the barrel of the pistol should be the focus. I like the combo but I probably should only highlight the weapon. Also, the background's too busy and somehow also dark enough that it's just a mess. I'm about to do some editing on it and see if I can clean it up.
• As for the Irishman, the only thin I regret about that is that I didn't make the psionic effect stand out enough because, oddly, the background may be a bit too bright - the opposite of Dom's problem.

There we go, tightened it up significantly. The brighter background works with Dom's darker colors, and changing the angle of the Abassy to cover her eye makes it look like she's taking aim. ...Meant I had to black her other eye for her, though. o.O Anyway...[/selfimportantrambling]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 04:22:06 am

Well I tweaked mine a little.

Spoiler: Before (click to show/hide)

(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/3646/39055271.jpg)

Spoiler: After (click to show/hide)

(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5749/12066738.jpg)

Spoiler: AFTER after (click to show/hide)

(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/583/44344606.jpg)

Tried to focus more on the, "Go to hell, I've got a ball of energy and sunglasses." aspect. :P

Now I just need to figure out which one to use...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 04:25:08 am

Nice; darkening it and placing a light source in the psi-effect makes it look 5x better. :-[ I'm actually painfully limited in that I have no clue how to use photoshop and have to do everything in MSPaint.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 04:28:03 am

...

Oh good lord, that a zillion times harder.

Hold on, let me get you GIMP. It's what I use, it is free and wonderful...

GIMP 2.6 (http://gofree.com/download/Windows-Software/Graphic-Design/gimp.php)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which Taric's use of porn is awkward.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 04:30:24 am

Thanks. ^^ I'll install it now, then I'll get some sleep and fool around with it in the morning. It's like three thirty and I've been up since seven. :D

Edit: Editing this post because I wanna keep the OOC stuff separate from IC stuff. Here's what I came up with in GiMP, I don't totally understand it yet but I was able to make the edits I wanted, so it's all good. ^^

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/PsiDraigneanEdit.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 06:38:10 am

Open fire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 09, 2011, 10:40:19 am

Mind bend hex into making him think the wall is an army of snakes

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 02:11:01 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Guardian: [5]
Hex: [4] [4]
Fighter: [3] (5)

Tarran Smith: [3] (3)
Taric Sizier: [1]
Dominique Wakeman: [4] (2)
Trol Grane: [Auto-last, Distance]

Guardian

Quote

Open fire!

Dom's bullet tears into the Guardian, [Soak 2] knocking her sideways and ruining her shot. Damn, at least one these fools could wield with some skill. Flicking her weapon to full auto the guardian opened fire. [Quickshot, 3-1, 4-1, 1-1] [Luck roll 4] The majority of the bullets hit nothing but air, but part of the burst strikes Tarran. [Tarran Armor roll 4] The slugs skitter off the armor, leaving Tarran bruised but otherwise unharmed.

---

Hex

Quote

Kill.

[Blade 1/4" 2 kN, 3+1-2] Hex focuses, trying to build a weapon out of psychic energy. Still maintaining the shield he is unable to focus properly, and whatever he was making gets out of control, crackling out of focus in a brief burst of light and sound.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 12:30:25 am

Dom grinned. Using her mind had made her feel a little winded - scratch that, she wanted a sandwich, actually, preferably bacon, egg, & beef with cheese - but it was intensely gratifying to see the Abassy punch a hole through that psychic shield. Yeah, I see you trying to get a bead on us. I'll make it damn hard for you. She fired at the Guardian a second time, again enhancing her bullet. Let's see you get a good shot when you've got a second hole punched in you.

The woman is already staggering, but she can still shoot. Well that can be fixed quickly. You raise your pistol, charging the shot again. [Active kinetics 3] (-10 stamina) It doesn't feel the same as the last one exactly, but you open fire. [Quickshot roll 2] Your aim is off this time, [Shield roll 2-1 charged shot] but the bullet still punches a hole in the shield, weakening it.

---

Independent Fighter

Quote

Cover the Guardian!

[/b]

Recovering his senses after panicking the Fighter sees the Guardian twist as Dom shoots her, he quickly kneels down beside her and sets his shield so it provides partial cover for them both. He the raises his SMG and opens fire on Dom, [Quickshot roll 4] the gauss rounds work well at his range, [Dom Armor roll 3+1 med] but Dom's heavier armor stos them cold.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 12:26:00 am

Pull out my Ichneumon and aim it at the shielder.

Desperate time, desperate measures. Setting the assault rifle aside for a minute you grab and prep the Ichneumon, if this thing works you'll buy that dead independent you grabbed it from a pony.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 06:38:10 am

Open fire!

You fire your trusty rifle on the Guardian, [Marksman 2+1] and you almost miss. [Shield 1 (bonus negated)] There is something about this laser of yours that the sheld really doesn't like. [Hex will 4] The shield flickers dangerously before solidifying again after your laser. [Guardian armor roll 4+1+2-3] For the first time, your laser fails you. Weakened by the shield it burns a track in the guardian's plate, but nothing else.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 09, 2011, 10:40:19 am

Mind bend hex into making him think the wall is an army of snakes

You dash down the corridor to the aid of your allies, seeing an a moment to give you team a chance you focus on the Independent running the shield. [Active Empathetics 2-2 difficulty Vs. Passive empathetics 5-1 split focus] You come up against a complete wall, and are unable to do anything to the man's perceptions. (-10 stamina)

---

     
Status

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 87/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Hallway.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (3, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on guardian)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 60/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, in hand, aimed at Hex)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [4, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs, in hand]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [2, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Guardian
Health: Wounded
Attire: Grey jumpsuit, good. Medium body armor, Blue circle, fine.
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle, extra rails. (loaded)
Off Hand: none
Status: Aiming, in pain, partially covered by Fighter.

Hex
Health: Unharmed
Attire: Green Jumpsuit, dirty. Light body armor, 3 stripes and 1 bar, fine
Weapon: Irin Combat shotgun
Off Hand: none
Status: Holding shield, getting winded.

Fighter
Health: Unharmed
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Fine, covering Gaurdian.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 02:18:05 pm

KEEP FIRING!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 03:03:10 pm

"Hey, asshole cowards with the shields, yeah, I'm talking to you, I've got a present for you. TAKE THIS!" Fire at the Guardian Hex's head.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 03:04:48 pm

Uh, Tarran who are you aiming at?

I thought you meant you wanted to Aim at Hex, since he was keeping the shields up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 03:08:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 03:04:48 pm

Uh, Tarran who are you aiming at?

I thought you meant you wanted to Aim at Hex, since he was keeping the shields up.

Oh, he was? Err, yeah, I'll aim at him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 03:18:31 pm

Hmm. Wonder if his shield can block this... Dom thought, putting away the Abassy and drawing her carbine. She was pretty sure it was loaded with acid of some sort. She angled the weapon up slightly in the hopes of making it go over Hex's shield and pulled the trigger.

Targeting Hex. He ruined my last shot. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 09, 2011, 06:37:26 pm

Screw. This.
FENRIR IN THE LEADER'S HEAD

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 08:08:09 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Guardian: [2]
Hex: [5] (3) <3>
Fighter: [4] (4) <5>

Tarran Smith: [4] (4) <4>
Taric Sizier: [5] (3) <4>
Dominique Wakeman: [3]
Trol Grane: [4] (3)

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 02:18:05 pm

KEEP FIRING!

Ignoring the ineffectiveness of the last pulse you send another into the Guardian. [Marksman 2+1] This shield is really throwing you off... [Shield 3] Hex seems to have made adaptations to the shield and your bolt crackles harmlessly against the shield, dispersing into a harmless lightshow.

---

Hex

Quote

Maintain the shield

Weapons fire on the shield was really draining him, and the failed psionic blade had given him a blinding headache. Better to err on the side of caution this time and just stick with keeping the shield solid.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 03:03:10 pm

"Hey, asshole cowards with the shields, yeah, I'm talking to you, I've got a present for you. TAKE THIS!" Fire at the Hex's head.

The Ichneumon is meant for longer range than this, but you have a feeling she's gonna work fine. [Marksman roll 4+1-1 range] The heavy weapon kicks back into your shoulder and the sabot flies true, striping away its outer sheath not a yard from the shield. [Shield roll 5-3 AP round] It punches through and into Hex, [Hex armor roll 3-5] blowing a hole through his chest as well as the wall behind him. [Luck roll 5] A choked yell of pain comes from the room behind the double doors. [Speed reload 4+2] You quickly lock the next sabot into position. [Hex will roll 4+1-2 dying] Despite Hex being all but dead he still manages to maintain the shield.

Hex is mortally wounded and will die at the end of next round.

---

Independent Fighter

Quote

Shoot Tarran

The Fighter watches as Hex gets hit even through the shield, this certainly sets a new priority for targeting. [Quickshot roll 6+1, Confirm critical 4 Vs Tarran armor roll 1, Passive kinetics 2 ] Tarran's victory is short lived as the fighter fires a salvo into him, rending bone and flesh alike. (Tarran -35Hp) [Tarran luck 3] Nothing vital is damaged but Tarran is in serious pain and is bleeding heavily

(Tarran has severe bleeding, -8 Stamina per turn.)

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 09, 2011, 06:37:26 pm

FENRIR IN THE LEADER'S HEAD

Okay, the psionic approach failed, time for the approach you know works. You grab the fenrir from your hip and fire on the Guardian. [Quickshot 2+1][Shield 2] The particle weapon fares better against the shield than Taric's laser weapon, [Guardian armor roll 3+1+2+2 cohesion modifier, shield] but the Fenrir doesn't have a lot of cohesion at this range and the bolt splatters off of the Guardian harmlessly.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 03:18:31 pm

Hmm. Wonder if his shield can block this... Dom thought, putting away the Abassy and drawing her carbine. She was pretty sure it was loaded with acid of some sort. She angled the weapon up slightly in the hopes of making it go over Hex's shield and pulled the trigger.

The hostiles are at the outside of your range but you don't really need to hit them... You unlimber the carbine and loose a spray of an acrid smelling translucent chemical [Quickshot Auto-success] over the shield. The shield is a full half dome to the ceiling but crackles and warps under the chemical, rippling with a thousand different colors. [Hex will roll 5-2-2, Dying, difficulty.] Hex tries his best, and if he wasn't dying you think he might have managed it, but he can't manage to radically alter the structure of the shield in time. Your theory was correct, the shield was meant to stop incoming high-energy objects, and the spray from the carbine overloaded it in seconds.

The shield has dropped. There is a puddle of toxic slime between your group and the enemy.

---

Guardian

Quote

Pull back, now!

The Guardian watches in horror as the Hex goes down and Dom destroys the shield. "Ivan, retreat now!" She walks backwards firing a burst from her assault rifle at Dom as she goes. [Quickshot 3] The burst hits, [Dom armor roll 4+1-1] and the rounds are absorbed by Dom's armor.


 Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 87/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Hallway.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (2, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on guardian)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, in hand, aimed at Hex)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway, Bleeding heavily. (-8 stamina per turn)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [4, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs, in hand]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Guardian
Health: Wounded
Attire: Grey jumpsuit, good. Medium body armor, Blue circle, fine.
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle, extra rails. (loaded)
Off Hand: none
Status: Retreating.

Hex
Health: Mortally Wounded
Attire: Green Jumpsuit, dirty. Light body armor, 3 stripes and 1 bar, fine
Weapon: Irin Combat shotgun
Off Hand: none
Status: Will die at end of next turn.

Fighter
Health: Unharmed
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Fine, covering Guardian.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 08:10:37 pm

Fire at the guardian!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 08:11:49 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 08:10:37 pm

Fire at the guardian!

If at first it doesn't work.... empty a clip at it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 08:16:54 pm

"Shit. I... I think that one hit me bad. Does... does someone have a medkit?" Lay down and breath slowly. Try to get my blood to flow slower, hopefully reducing my blood loss.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 09, 2011, 08:24:23 pm

Override the leader's legs, get her to fall over

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 08:32:35 pm

"Shit," Dom muttered as the bullets ricocheted off of her armor. She put away the carbine and glanced over at Tarran. "Yo, hold on. I'll check and see if the shield guy has another of those applicators. Be right back." She moved over to Hex and started rifling through his pockets. If she couldn't find anything, she could probably at least rip up the clothes and try to make bandages, atlough that wasn't really her thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 11:13:53 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Guardian: [3] (1)
Hex: [3] (3) <5>
Fighter: [1]

Tarran Smith: [3] (2)
Taric Sizier: [2]
Dominique Wakeman: [3] (3) <4>
Trol Grane: [3] (3) <4>

Hex

Quote

Take a few with me...

[Dex 3-2 dying] He tries to fumble something out of his belt and fails, his fingers just don't have enough life left in them. Well there goes that brilliant plan, maybe... [Observation roll 5] His eyes catch the pool of bubbling acid on the ground, and a last light forms in them. Knowing he's already dead Hex expends every once of energy in his body and more to create a psychic shockwave hurling the acid at Tarran's team. [Kinetic slam 20 kN, 10' focus 6-2 dying] Incredibly the dying man pulls it off, killing himself in the process.

Hex has died

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 09, 2011, 08:24:23 pm

Override the leader's legs, get her to fall over

Time to try this crap aga- The wave of acid sprays into you suddenly, [Passive kinetics 3] some of it diverts from you path as you throw your hands up in surprise but still more [Luck 4] splashes onto your armor. No time for this, have to keep the Guardian from getting more help... [Override 6, confirm critical roll 3, guardian will roll 5, critical failed.] (-10 Stamina) You focus for a moment, just a little nudge... The Guardian grunts suddenly as her ankle folds over and she topples to the side, [Guardian dex 3] only halfway catching herself from the floor.

Guardian's ankle is sprained.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2011, 08:32:35 pm

"Shit," Dom muttered as the bullets ricocheted off of her armor. She put away the carbine and glanced over at Tarran. "Yo, hold on. I'll check and see if the shield guy has another of those applicators. Be right back." She moved over to Hex and started rifling through his pockets. If she couldn't find anything, she could probably at least rip up the clothes and try to make bandages, atlough that wasn't really her thing.

You start moving towards Hex just as the sheet acid throws itself towards you, [Passive Kinetics 5] on instinct you twist and growl at the flying drops. Stunningly they split around you, passing to either side of you. Well that was helpful. You continue to Hex's body and set about looting it.

Spoiler: Hex's gear (click to show/hide)

Irin Combat shotgun
energy cell x1
Nova grenade x1
Stun baton

Not finding anything useful medically speaking you use your knife to cut his jumpsuit into strips for crude bandages.

Crude Bandages x2 added.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 08:16:54 pm

"Shit. I... I think that one hit me bad. Does... does someone have a medkit?" Lay down and breath slowly. Try to get my blood to flow slower, hopefully reducing my blood loss.

You get all the way down on the ground and try to breathe slowly. [Stamina roll 4] The bleeding slows a little as you stop activity and control your breathing.

Bleeding reduced to normal. (-5 stamina per turn.)

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Guardian

Quote

Get the hell up, get Ivan out the door.

[/b]

[Soak roll 5] The guardian manages to scramble up to one knee on her wounded ankle and full auto her assault rifle for suppression more than anything else. [Quickshot 4-1, 6-1, 4-1] She fires on everyone standing with stunning accuracy. [Dom armor roll 2+1][Taric armor roll 3+1][Trol armor roll 5] Dom gets nicked by a flying shell but her armor does it's job well. (Dom HP -3) Taric's armor gets hit in several weaker points and a slug makes it through. (Taric -13 HP) The ones that don't miss Trol are stopped cold by his armor. "Ivan! Out the door Now!

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 08:10:37 pm

Fire at the guardian!

Now that the shield is down you should be able to get some work done... [Marksman roll 2] You miss and burn a scorch in the wall beside her, what the hell are you doing wrong?

---

Independent fighter

Quote

Obey the Guardian

Goddamnit... He doesn't want to leave the Guardian, but their only hope now is for reinforcements. Grimacing he sprints back for the door, keeping his shield flung out behind him.

---


 Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x2 [1lb]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Hallway.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (1, 17lbs, In hand, aimed in on guardian)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, in hand, aimed at Hex)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway, Bleeding, prone. (-5 stamina per turn)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 60/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [4, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs, in hand]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway, armor coated in corrosive.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Guardian
Health: Wounded
Attire: Grey jumpsuit, good. Medium body armor, Blue circle, fine.
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle, extra rails. (Empty, Discharged)
Off Hand: none
Status: Sprained ankle, kneeling.
Distance,
All: Medium Range

Fighter
Health: Unharmed
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Fine, Running for the door.
Distance,
All: Medium Range

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 11:18:19 pm

SHOOT THE BITCH!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 11:40:13 pm

Pull out my Chimera and pot-shot Ivan as much as I can.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 09, 2011, 11:51:13 pm

grab the nova grenade, chuck it at the two enemies

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 11:53:19 pm

How do you even know about said grenade Trol?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 12:04:01 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 11:53:19 pm

How do you even know about said grenade Trol?

My guess is Clairvoyance. Trollan, you need to tell us when you get awesome powers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 12:19:20 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 11:13:53 pm

Spoiler: Hex's gear (click to show/hide)

Irin Combat shotgun
energy cell x1
Nova grenade x1
Stun baton

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 12:26:35 am

Trollan, That's Dom seeing that. She's rifling through the dudes corpse, you're still across the way sizzling.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 12:27:26 am

Quote from: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 12:19:20 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 09, 2011, 11:13:53 pm

Spoiler: Hex's gear (click to show/hide)

Irin Combat shotgun
energy cell x1
Nova grenade x1
Stun baton

But only Serious knows that. That's what Draignean's implying here, you don't actually know that Hex had that stuff.

Edit: Ninja'd by the man himself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 12:41:39 am

oh.
well, um just wait for our leader to decide what we are doing then...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 12:44:52 am

Quote from: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 12:41:39 am

oh.
well, um just wait for our leader to decide what we are doing then...

How about shooting baddies?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 12:48:32 am

His pistol does get -2 to damage at this range though, and the Irin is even worse. Particle weapons, lethal at close range, completely useless at distance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 12:50:35 am

Until I get my hands on it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 12:54:23 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 12:50:35 am

Until I get my hands on it...

 ;) You can't turn everything into a sniper rifle though.

Also, I've been disappointed with the armor system. (I.e It can take nearly infinite punishment as long as the roll is good.) so in chapter 2 I may change how armor works if no one has objections.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 12:55:09 am

Fair enough.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 12:57:45 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 12:48:32 am

His pistol does get -2 to damage at this range though, and the Irin is even worse. Particle weapons, lethal at close range, completely useless at distance.

Ummm... how can I see the distance from me to them? I can't see where you've listed the distance.

Quote from: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 12:54:23 am

Also, I've been disappointed with the armor system. (I.e It can take nearly infinite punishment as long as the roll is good.) so in chapter 2 I may change how armor works if no one has objections.

Just as long as it doesn't make all armor act as if they're made of paper.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 01:01:47 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 12:57:45 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 12:48:32 am

His pistol does get -2 to damage at this range though, and the Irin is even worse. Particle weapons, lethal at close range, completely useless at distance.

Ummm... how can I see the distance from me to them? I can't see where you've listed the distance.

Erk, listed it in the first post. 50ft, right into medium range. Hmm... What do people think of me listing the distance to each relevant PC on the enemy's stats in the spoilers?

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 12:57:45 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 12:54:23 am

Also, I've been disappointed with the armor system. (I.e It can take nearly infinite punishment as long as the roll is good.) so in chapter 2 I may change how armor works if no one has objections.

Just as long as it doesn't make all armor act as if they're made of paper.

Nah, planning on giving armor its own HP and threshold system.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 01:03:05 am

The armour system sounds nice and I would like distance in an enemy's profile.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 01:07:58 am

Quote

Erk, listed it in the first post. 50ft, right into medium range. Hmm... What do people think of me listing the distance to each relevant PC on the enemy's stats in the spoilers?

Would be nice if it doesn't bog you down too much.

Quote

Nah, planning on giving armor its own HP and threshold system.

Oh, good, that sounds decent if it doesn't bog you down too much.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 01:09:21 am

Dom took the grenade and put it in a pocket, then cut the man's jumpsuit into a few bandages. A stray bullet nicked her shoulder as she was doing so, and she looked up at the Guardian, annoyed. "Bitch," she said under her breath. She moved her shield to cover herself better as she moved across the corridor to Tarran's side. "Just a second." She fired a heavy pistol round at the woman down the hall, because she wasn't going to let that burst of fire go unanswered, then put the Abassy away and started trying to patch him up.

Also, I agree with Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 01:10:03 am

Done, it'll go into an individual breakdown once you get into more advanced combat situations. Also I forgot to kill Hex on the enemies sheet  :-[ oops.

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 01:07:58 am

Quote

Erk, listed it in the first post. 50ft, right into medium range. Hmm... What do people think of me listing the distance to each relevant PC on the enemy's stats in the spoilers?

Would be nice if it doesn't bog you down too much.

Quote

Nah, planning on giving armor its own HP and threshold system.

Oh, good, that sounds decent if it doesn't bog you down too much.

It'll be cool as soon as I get around to adding all the new crap I invented into the first post's "Lore" spoiler.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 01:14:34 am

Wow, serious just slid right in behind me. Trollan, as soon as you decide on a course of action I'll run the turn. (Or time passes and Tarran gives you an order,)

Edit: Added most all of the stuff that I could find to the first page, including Taric's upgrade notes.

Edit 2: Holy Crap, I'm at the character limit for that post. *Facepalm* Should have reserved the post after it for use.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 01:17:22 am

^^ That's how I operate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 02:33:36 am

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Guardian: [3] (5)
Fighter: [2] (2)

Tarran Smith: [3] (3)
Taric Sizier: [5]
Dominique Wakeman: [2] (4)
Trol Grane: [2] (5)

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 09, 2011, 11:18:19 pm

SHOOT THE BITCH!

You aren't giving up until this daughter of a motherless whore is dead. [Marksman roll 5+1, Confirm critical 3, Guardian armor 2+1-3] Anger honing your focus to a razor you fire again, this time the laser cuts into the woman at the neck, very nearly decapitating her. Her convulsions are mercifully brief, and she was dead from the moment it hit her.

The Guardian has been killed. The ALR has been discharged.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 09, 2011, 11:40:13 pm

Pull out my Chimera and pot-shot Ivan as much as I can.

You order Trol to close in with his shotgun and try to close the distance to Ivan. In the meantime you grab your pistol and fire at Ivan while lying on your back. [Quickshot 2+1-2 range] The little machine pistol just isn't up to the distance, you strike sparks but nothing else.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 12:41:39 am

well, um just wait for our leader to decide what we are doing then...

As per your squad leader's orders you grab the shotgun off your back and try to chase Ivan down. [Dex 5 Vs Ivan dex 4] You sprint after him, he's fast and doesn't have far to go, you however have chased people more than once in your time as an enforcer. You're twenty-five feet away when he reaches the door, you raise your shotgun and flow into a shooting kneel, still sliding forwards from your momentum. [Quickshot 2] The speed of your movement against his is difficult to calculate, and your blast overshoots him and blows a shallow molten crater in the wall.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 01:09:21 am

Dom took the grenade and put it in a pocket, then cut the man's jumpsuit into a few bandages. A stray bullet nicked her shoulder as she was doing so, and she looked up at the Guardian, annoyed. "Bitch," she said under her breath. She moved her shield to cover herself better as she moved across the corridor to Tarran's side. "Just a second." She fired a heavy pistol round at the woman down the hall, because she wasn't going to let that burst of fire go unanswered, then put the Abassy away and started trying to patch him up.

You grab the grenade, something like that you just couldn't pass up. Pistol in hand you look up from your grisly work in time to see Taric cut down the Guardian with a blade of light. Serves the trigger happy bitch right. You get back to Tarran and start bandaging the poor bastard. [Dex 3, int 4, fighting 4, luck 3, = 14/20] [Tarran end roll 3+1] To his credit the man doesn't pass out as you pull the remaining gauss rounds out of his body, the bleeding has been stemmed but you still have a little more work to do if you don't want it to start again immediately.

Tarran's bleeding has been stemmed, treatment is underway.

---

Fighter

Quote

Get the fuck out of here!

The Independent scrambles out the door, hastily heading into the unknown room.



 Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Nova Grenade
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x2 [1lb]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Hallway, performing field treatment (14/20).

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (0, 17lbs, In hand)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
1 .22 clips (15, Neg)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway, undergoing field treatment (14/20), prone. 

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 60/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, poor. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [3, 14lbs, in hand]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway, armor coated in corrosive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 02:48:46 am

"Shit... the bastard got away... for now. Taric, Trol, keep going, me and Dom will catch up soon." Reload my Chimera and sit tight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 03:23:27 am

"Hold still, damn it," Dominique said as Tarran started reloading. "This is harder than it looks. You ever tried pulling bullets out of someone with your mind?" She took out the bandages and started wrapping them around his torso. "Tch. Leaving this to me 'cause I'm a girl... I'm not your damn mother," she muttered to herself petulantly. "Anyway, I'm not a doctor. This is the best I can do here, we'll have to find an applicator somewhere. The chick over there might have one on her if we're lucky," she said, indicating the nearly-headless Guardian.

Didn't say HOW I was getting the bullets out, and since I'm wanting to increase my active kinetics in the future... well, there's that and it's more sterile than Dom just poking a knife in his wounds and prying them out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 03:32:17 am

"I happen to have an empty clip. Can't let that happen lest someone knock out all my other weapons, ehh? Alright, alright, I'll stay still..."
*Rolls eyes*
"And no, I'm not leaving this to you because you're a girl, but because you decided to start helping me in the first place. Can't you remember a few seconds ago or do you have amnesia or something?"

"Anyway, if you find anything, It'd be nice if I could have it since I'm getting pretty cold..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 03:40:58 am

"Nah, I just meant that clearly no one else was gonna do it. You and Taric are always arguing and Trol... well, he seems to have his own thing going on most of the time." She tightened a bandage. "Anyway, I'll check once I'm finished here. I can't have you bleed out while I'm over there shaking down the body." Tarran mentioned he was feeling cold. "If you're asking me to warm you up, I have a stun baton here," she said, trying to turn it into a joke to take his mind off of it, or at least keep him bantering with her. If he started passing out they'd really be in trouble.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 03:46:03 am

"Uh, no thanks, I doubt heating me up at the cost of my heart failing is a good trade."

"Anyway, I just remembered, when I fired my Ichneumon, right before I went down, I heard someone scream. I think I might've killed someone in the next room. Hopefully that someone was a medic. We should check him too."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 03:53:41 am

"Huh. I didn't hear that. Good shot," she said. "Hey, guys!" she said, turning towards Taric and Trol. "When you go in there, there's a guy might be dead, might need to be killed. Either way, if you find an applicator on him, can you bring it back here? Thanks."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:20:18 am

"Right, We'll search any corpses" Pull out The Jormungandr and pursue the fighter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 10:07:59 am

Get back up, slowly enter the room, not drawing attention

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 11:43:18 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 03:23:27 am

"Hold still, damn it," Dominique said as Tarran started reloading. "This is harder than it looks. You ever tried pulling bullets out of someone with your mind?" She took out the bandages and started wrapping them around his torso. "Tch. Leaving this to me 'cause I'm a girl... I'm not your damn mother," she muttered to herself petulantly. "Anyway, I'm not a doctor. This is the best I can do here, we'll have to find an applicator somewhere. The chick over there might have one on her if we're lucky," she said, indicating the nearly-headless Guardian.

You keep bandaging Tarran's wounds, [Dex 2,Int 1(-3 progress),Fighting 4+1,luck 3 = 21/20 complete] you screw up a little tying up the bandage but you've been in enough fights to know how to make a good dressing. A couple moments later Tarran is good to go, as long as he doesn't try anything strenuous like getting shot.

Bleeding stopped fully, Tarran HP +5.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 02:48:46 am

"Shit... the bastard got away... for now. Taric, Trol, keep going, me and Dom will catch up soon." Reload my Chimera and sit tight.

After the pushy broad is down fiddling around in your body with her mind you reload your pistol and pull yourself into a reclining position, careful not to disturb the fresh bandages. The unchained better have a five pound box of medals ready for you when you get back.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:20:18 am

"Right, We'll search any corpses" Pull out The Jormungandr and pursue the fighter.

You don't know what's on the other side of that door, you switch to the assault rifle in the event of immediate combat. You follow Trol to the door, getting ready for a fight, again.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 10:07:59 am

Get back up, slowly enter the room, not drawing attention

Rising from the kneel you push open the door slowly, letting Taric fall in behind you. Whoa, this is the room you need. The floor drops off about twenty feet after the door, ripped apart by some unknown force. It drops off into a fall of indeterminate distance, but if Yvonne was correct it's the fifty feet to the ground floor. Spaced every twenty-five feet or so on the edge of the drop are the bastard children of a dentists chair and an arsenal. At least five different guns of been welded to point roughly the same direction on each, they're mounted on the swivel seat section of on office chair and have all been slaved to a single trigger. An explosion of wiring leads from each frankenstein turret and into a wall panel, probably linked directly into the building's primary power.

A mere ten feet to the right of the door is the man Tarran shot, kneeling over him is a woman in body armor with on open medkit. She's trying to close the wound but it's a losing battle due to the sheer size of the hole. About 30 feet left of the door is the Fighter you were pursuing, he's talking animatedly to five other mixed individuals in light body armor, the crew for the turrets you would wager.

You smell something strange.... looking down you realize it's your armor which is growing pits of increasing size from the acid that it got sprayed with. [Luck roll 2] The corrosive doesn't show any sign of stopping or slowing down.


 
 Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Nova Grenade
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Hallway.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (0, 17lbs)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs, in hand)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, hallway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 60/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, bad, pitted. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [3, 14lbs, in hand]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room, armor coated in corrosive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 11:45:27 am

Open fire on the independants

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 11:46:03 am

Left or right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 11:46:20 am

BOTH!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 11:52:59 am

 ???

Full auto it is...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 11:55:43 am

DAKKADAKKADAKKA!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 03:29:08 pm

Limp towards Taric and Trol. "Come on Dom, we can't let them get themselves killed without us, heh."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 03:35:18 pm

"Yeah, all right." Dom stood as well and moved in front of Tarran, keeping her shield up. "I'll cover you, it's not like you can move too fast with that wound. Besides, there might be more enemies ahead." She advanced forward, drawing the heavy pistol and keeping it aimed in front of her.

Wish Dom knew in advance that the grenade would be better suited to the situation, but oh well. Next round.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 04:09:15 pm

I forgot to write the lore for the Nova grenade as well, oops.

Spoiler: Knowledge added (click to show/hide)

Nova Grenade
2 stage handheld explosive
Stage 1: Intense Cold in a circle 30' in diameter centered on the grenade. Low to medium damage, multiple negative status effects.
Stage 2: Grenade 'jumps' 3' in the air and releases captured heat along a narrow band. Medium to Great damage. 40' foot effective range.
Description: Light armor and anti-personell weapons Nova grenades were inspired by newer breakthroughs in Atmospheric conditioning, particularly one incident on a sun-rig that killed 37 workers. As is natural of military scientists their first questions was "How do we do this on purpose?" The result is a round grenade the size of a goose egg, one end is heavier than the other and will naturally roll to be on the bottom. A small round safety hatch is on the top, when depressed it pops open to reveal the trigger mechanism. When depressed there is a three second delay before the grenade activates, once activated the grenade begins absorbing heat from it's surroundings with staggering efficiency. The area directly around the grenade is deadly to organic tissue and effectively prohibits the normal methods used to move such devices into a sump. Once the grenade has absorbed its maximum allowance of thermal energy it fires a spring in the bottom of the grenade, bouncing to waist level before explosively expelling a fluid containing the heat it just gathered along a thin band, resulting in the characteristic explosion pattern that earned the grenade it's name.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 06:42:05 pm

Stab the woman, grab her medkit when she dies

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 06:42:56 pm

Err...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 07:28:23 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 06:42:05 pm

Stab the woman, grab her medkit when she dies

You really like that dinky little knife don't you?

Also, priorities.

I'll run this turn in a couple minutes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 07:59:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 07:28:23 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 06:42:05 pm

Stab the woman, grab her medkit when she dies

You really like that dinky little knife don't you?

Well, I cant just shoot her and make a loud noise, can I?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:00:35 pm

What do you think I'm doing, and you'll get caught in the crossfire if your initiative roll is higher than mine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 08:37:27 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Ivan: 4
Independent Group: 3 (3)
Medic: (Auto last, working)

Taric Sizier: 3 (4)
Tarran Smith: Auto with Dom
Trol Grane: 6
Dominique Wakeman: 1

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 10, 2011, 06:42:05 pm

Stab the woman, grab her medkit when she dies

Ignoring the mass of independents you charge the medic, knife ready. [Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 5] She throws herself backwards to escape your slash, abandoning her soon to die patient.

---

Ivan

Quote

Repensum est canicula!"

[/b]

Shouting bad latin Ivan issues orders, apparently he's the highest ranked of the new group, and kneels before opening fire.  [Quickshot roll 3+1 range][Taric Armor roll 3+1 med] His burst hits Taric low in the side, tearing up the armor and a little of the flesh. (Taric -5HP)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 11:45:27 am

Open fire on the independants

Seeing as Trol has occupied himself with the medic at melee range you focus your fire on the main group. [Quickshot roll 2, 3, 4] You hit a couple of them, [Armor roll 3, 5] but only looks like you did damage to one of them. (Independent 2 is barely hurt.) Your assault rifle is out of ammo too, brilliant.

---

Independent group]

Two of the large independent force kneel with Ivan to clear the path of fire for the other three and they all start shooting. [Quickshot 2, 4, 4, 4, 3] Taric and troll are pelted with bullets and slugs of varying sizes, this can't go on for long. [Taric Armor roll 2+1, 2+1] Taric's armor gets pummeled, and so does he. (Taric -10HP, -11HP) Trol's armor [Armor roll 6-1 condition., 3-1 condition] gets a beating too, although one burst is completely deflected. (Trol -10HP)

---

Dominique and Tarran

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 03:35:18 pm

"Yeah, all right." Dom stood as well and moved in front of Tarran, keeping her shield up. "I'll cover you, it's not like you can move too fast with that wound. Besides, there might be more enemies ahead." She advanced forward, drawing the heavy pistol and keeping it aimed in front of her.

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 03:29:08 pm

Limp towards Taric and Trol. "Come on Dom, we can't let them get themselves killed without us, heh."

The two of you make it through the doors and step through, it isn't pretty. Taric is bleeding from multiple injuries and Trollan appears to have brought his knife to the gunfight. Again.

---
Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Nova Grenade
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (0, 17lbs)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs, in hand)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 60/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, bad, pitted. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [3, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room, armor coated in corrosive.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Ivan
Health: Unharmed
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Fine
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Unharmed
Attire: Red jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 2 stripes, good.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Fine
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Barely hurt
Attire: blue jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 2 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Chimera pistol
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Fine
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Chimera pistol
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Fine
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Abassy pistol
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Fine
Distance,
All: Short Range

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:39:28 pm

Transmit the feelings from the porn mag to the Independants

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 08:43:19 pm

o.O Crap, we're all gonna die if this doesn't work.

"Shit," Dom said, observing the scene before them. She immediately drew the Nova grenade, started the timer, and hurled it at the mass of enemies. "Here's hoping this works..." she muttered, reaching out with her mind to try and ensure the grenade landed dead center between the six independents.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 08:47:14 pm

"Fuck, shit, crap, shite, trip, balls, damn, frick, brick. Not cool."

Shoot my Jormungandr at Ivan.

"DIE YOU COWARDLY SON OF A GUN! YOU'RE NOT GETTING AWAY FROM ME THIS TIME!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:48:18 pm

Hopefully the die gods will be merciless to the enemy, preferably by giving dom several 6s

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 08:51:56 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:48:18 pm

Hopefully the die gods will be merciless to the enemy, preferably by giving dom several 6s

'Course, we'll all get a 1 since the RNG just plain hates everyone.

Well, it's been nice knowing you Taricus, Trollan. There's a decent chance that all three of us will be dead at the end of next turn and Serious will be the only one left. I almost feel bad for him having so much HP: He'll die far later than we will. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:53:17 pm

Eh, not likely, can't run an RtD with only one player...

Cue GMs Character  ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 08:55:27 pm

Well, considering we're all playing this RTD like mad dogs, we shouldn't be gone for long before our new characters come in and everything is running normally again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:56:13 pm

Probably, or we get revived...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 09:13:56 pm

I'm trying to tread a line between turning you into hamburger, and giving you a good time in a fight.   ;D

Granted, volley fire from five people with automatic weapons may be treading it very closely. At least some of them will have to reload next round. (If their fingers haven't frozen...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 09:16:25 pm

O.O I have medium armor and a riot shield, but if this grenade fails that's not gonna last very long. I suppose I could try to use active kinetics to jam their guns, but that's probably above Dominique's level at the moment. So, yeah... if you three get killed I think I may last maybe one more turn on my own before I get cut down in a hail of gunfire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:17:28 pm

Yeah, going to need good rolls otherwise GM intervention will be needed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 09:24:35 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:17:28 pm

Yeah, going to need good rolls otherwise GM intervention will be needed.

Indeed. A single good hit on me or Taricus would down us instantly. And it wouldn't take much more than that to down Trollan. Serious would only last so long alone against five guys.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 09:27:53 pm

You know it'll be terribly ironic if the independents are like 'hey, wait, she might have more grenades," and gun me down first. It might actually be kinda funny, really...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:28:42 pm

Ha, they'd probably do that because you're in a condition to fight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 09:34:29 pm

Tarran, you just don't get a subtle nudge do you?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 09:35:53 pm

Yeah, there's that too. I mean let's speak frankly, if I was Ivan, I'd go for the only enemy target that isn't bleeding on the floor, just threw a grenade at you and might have more, and you know for a fact has heavy armaments (carbine and Abassy). It's the intelligent thing to do. I'm not saying i want that to happen, just that if it does I won't be surprised in the slightest. On the other hand, there's no need for negative thinking just yet since it's mostly random. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:40:04 pm

Yet...

Wait, I have a plan... ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 09:42:46 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:40:04 pm

Yet...

Wait, I have a plan... ;D

Oh dear, the crazy genius autistic has a plan.

Everyone: Take cover.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:43:41 pm

What, there are no explosives involved.

Just masturbation... :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 09:45:05 pm

o.o

...

Oh wait, this involves the porn mag, doesn't it? This'll be interesting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 09:45:18 pm

...

This thread can be R rated, hell it is R rated, but do try to keep it under NC-17.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:46:50 pm

Okay, I just have to wave the centrefold around, assuming memory foam does what I think it does...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 09:48:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:46:50 pm

Okay, I just have to wave the centrefold around, assuming memory foam does what I think it does...

I'm pretty sure the non-image parts only affects those that are touching it, not viewing it.

Still, you could throw it at Ivan and hope for the best. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:48:48 pm

What, he drops his gun and starts touching the magazine?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 09:50:01 pm

Yeah it just simulates an object when you touch it, of course you could try a mental shout out...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:51:25 pm

Ohohoho.

Ivan's not a psionic right? ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 09:53:07 pm

This is just so ridiculous that it's brilliant. Taricus, you have to try it. I wanna see how the rolls develop.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:53:47 pm

Right, editing... ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 09:55:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:51:25 pm

Ohohoho.

Ivan's not a psionic right? ;D

He isn't much good, he still is, but he's more like Tarran. What he has is normally latent.

(All of you got to be higher strength psionics than normal, just because it's more awesome that way.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 09:55:42 pm

Quote from: PM from Draignean

Because I REALLY don't want to see you guys die, I'm going to give you a hint to something that may help.

*Hint*

If you say so.

Press the button Transmitter like no tomorrow.

"ShitShitShitShitShitShitShit..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:58:28 pm

If I get a good Psionics roll this'll be hilarious.

Blanket "Self-Pleasuring" on Independants  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 10:01:47 pm

Oh lord... This would make a killer comic/book/game/movie, I can guarantee that a character using a brail porn magazine to stop a squadron of soldiers is completely original. You guys are awesome beyond all words.

Taric, I've decided on your perk if you pull this crap off.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 10:02:32 pm

Ohhh, me want to see it :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 10:04:24 pm

I'm guessing it has something to do with porn, considering that he's insinuated Taric always uses that against people who hassle him. It's hilarious, though. :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 10:06:34 pm

Thank you for more of Taric's history :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2011, 10:13:30 pm

Unusual Mind: For some reason you're just wired a little different upstairs, scenes of violent destruction fit to rend the mind? Whatever. Having your mind downloaded into a computer and then accelerated through time? Sounds cool. Being disassembled and reassembled lightyears away? Sounds fun. Weaponize porn? Sounds like a plan.
Effect: You auto-succeed will rolls related to unusual experiences, mental trauma, and unconventional tactics. You are however completely oblivious to the effects it has on others and are completely incapable of providing comfort and or rendering aid to a traumatized individual. 

More of expanding on Taric's autism, but it fits his character pretty well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 10:14:34 pm

Perfect :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Trollan on March 11, 2011, 11:16:31 am

wait, are the guns automated, or controlled by other soldiers?
Use control on a gunner dude

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which there is a tangent.
Post by: Draignean on March 11, 2011, 01:39:27 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 11, 2011, 11:16:31 am

wait, are the guns automated, or controlled by other soldiers?

The guns are controlled by soldiers, hence the reason the guns are slaved to one trigger on each turret.


[/quote]

I don't have enough time to run the turn right now, just leaving now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, In which porn attacks
Post by: Draignean on March 11, 2011, 07:34:16 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Ivan: 4
Independent Group: 2
Medic: 5 (3)

Taric Sizier: 3
Tarran Smith: 3
Trol Grane: 5 (2)
Dominique Wakeman: 3

Medic

Quote

Get away from the crazy knife man!

Jesus Christ! What the hell is this mess?! The medic scrambles back from [Dex 2], tripping once and not making cover.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 11, 2011, 11:16:31 am

Use control on a gunner dude

You are assuming direct control. Turning from the fleeing medic you focus your will on one of the independents. [Control 3,4+1,1  Vs will 5,3,5 ] (-30 stamina) The Independent has a strong will, and you underestimate him badly. [Luck roll 4] The psychic backlash has you reeling and dizzy, but you don't think you're harmed. (-1 to all rolls for 2 turns)

Your stamina has fallen below 50%, you are fatigued. (bonus rolls are halved.)

---

Ivan

Quote

Keep firing!

Ivan isn't about to let these bastards up until they've paid for Hex and Tierra in blood. [Quickshot 1] [Luck roll 3] The power cell in his Sleipner spits a spark and makes an electrical hiss. Growling in frustration Ivan changes out the cell.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2011, 09:55:42 pm

Press the button Transmitter like no tomorrow.

"ShitShitShitShitShitShitShit..."

You may not have technically disabled the turrets, but you think you've got the turret crew occupied fairly frickin' well. You press the transmitter. A lot. Hard. It might not have been the recommended two quick signals but you're pretty sure they'll get the point. Now you just have to hope the cavalry can do something to help.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 08:39:28 pm

Transmit the feelings from the porn mag to the Independants

You have a plan, one of the kind that comes naturally to you. Brilliant, unexpected, and completed unorthodox. Hunkering down so you're a smaller target you manage to grab the magazine out of your pack, you pull out the centerfold and start getting handsy, slamming the sensations from your fingers into the independents with all the force you can muster. [Mind bend roll 5+1, material aid Vs Will rolls 4+1 female, 2, 3, 3+1 female, 3, 4] (-25 Stamina) The effect is devastating, though you didn't quite do what you intended. Instead of transmitting feelings from your fingers directly to the independents, you temporarily made all of them feel like the centerfold print itself. The women aren't as badly affected as the men, -they've been women for years- but the shock is still surprising and throws their balance off. The men on the other hand are completely out of their depth, floundering about and trying to stop Taric's illusory fingers from touching them. Ivan takes it better than most, but he still looks like a dying fish gasping for air.

Ivan -1 to all rolls for 2 turns.
Male independents -1 to all rolls for 2 turns, stunned, must make will roll to avoid being stunned next round as well.
Female independents: -1 to next roll, must make a will save or this will repeat next round.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2011, 08:43:19 pm

"Shit," Dom said, observing the scene before them. She immediately drew the Nova grenade, started the timer, and hurled it at the mass of enemies. "Here's hoping this works..." she muttered, reaching out with her mind to try and ensure the grenade landed dead center between the six independents.

Taric has that porn mag out again, the really isn't the fucking time for that now! Then the independents with the guns trained on your group give a collective gasp and begin floundering in their own bodies. Okay, you have no clue what that guy just did and you're pretty sure you don't want to know, it'll give you a hell of an advantage with your little stunt though. [Telekinetics roll 5] [Dex roll 2+2 kinetics boost] You let fly with the grenade, the tip of fingers clip the oblong shape as you throw. They would have surely knocked it off into the gaping hole beside you if you hadn't already prepared to tweak the odds a little. The adjusted flight of the grenade goes a little left of perfect, and the cryo-field takes over from there. [Stamina rolls 4, 6, 4, 5, 2 4] You are glad Taric took steps to disable them for a bit, because the grenade is somewhat less than expected. A few of them seem to suffer from the cold, but only the one closest to the grenade suffers real harm.

2 Indepedents are now barely hurt.
1 is moderately wounded and physically numb (-1 to rolls until heat returns.) (but still being fed sensation by Taric... interesting.)
Ivan is barely hurt.

---

Independent group

Quote

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?! STOP TOUCHING ME!

Most of the independent group is crippled by Taric's mental assault, but the women are still able to keep firing, mostly. [Dex roll 2-1] The one with chimera though fumbles her fresh clip when reloading, not being able to tell where her fingers actually are makes it a very difficult task. [Quickshot roll, 4-1] The other manages to aim despite the difficulties her mind is having, striking out at Dom. [Dom armor roll 1 (bonus negated)] One of the gauss slugs finds a join in her armor, where protection had to be foregone in order for the user to move. (Dom -16 health.)

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Praetor Morgan and the Unchained War Dogs

From below you there is a massive out pouring of psychic energy and floor trembles slightly as a noise like a giant hitting the worlds largest cinder block fills the air. Praetor Morgan seems to have taken your call, it also seems that he found knocking down most of the dividing wall instead of using the door necessary. Gunfire and the lightning crackle of lasers erupt from beneath you in sporadic bursts, waxing and waning with the seconds.

---
Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 45/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (0, 17lbs)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs, in hand)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A15, E50, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 59/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, bad, pitted. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [3, 14lbs]
Small knife [1lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room, armor coated in corrosive. Psychic backlash -1 (2)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Ivan
Health: Barely hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Psychic trauma -1 to actions (1)
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Barely hurt
Attire: Red jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 2 stripes, good.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Psychic trauma -1 to actions (1*)
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Barely hurt
Attire: blue jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 2 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol
Off Hand: none
Status: Major Psychic trauma, Stunned, -1 to all actions (1)
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Chimera pistol
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Major Psychic trauma, Stunned, -1 to all actions (1)
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Chimera pistol
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Psychic trauma -1 to actions (1*)
Distance,
All: Short Range

Independent
Health: Moderately wounded
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Abassy pistol
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Major Psychic trauma, Stunned, -1 to all actions (1)
Numb(cold), -1 to all actions
Distance,
All: Short Range

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 11, 2011, 08:01:16 pm

Keep doing it

Hahahahahahahaha  ;D

My god am I horrible!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Trollan on March 11, 2011, 08:26:55 pm

damn.
Kill Miss medic with my knife

Yes, I do like my knife, it seems to have been the only weapon I kill with, aside from the fenrir earlier

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 11, 2011, 08:58:45 pm

Taricus... you're... I... wow, that was... amazing. Amazingly wrong. I wonder if anyone would pay you to do that to them... ;D

Fire my Jormungandr. Fire, fire, fire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 11, 2011, 09:01:18 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 11, 2011, 08:26:55 pm

damn.
Kill Miss medic with my knife

The medic is not currently hostile and is fleeing, do you wish to continue? Y/N

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 11, 2011, 09:09:39 pm

You know, I didn't intend for it to work out that way...

Psionics does wonders for porn ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 11, 2011, 09:48:34 pm

What did you intend, or do I even want to get a glimpse into that twisted mind of yours? :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 11, 2011, 09:56:17 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:58:28 pm

Blanket "Self-Pleasuring" on Independants  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 11, 2011, 09:58:02 pm

I say the only thing Taricus should ever use from now on in this game is that porn mag.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 11, 2011, 10:01:34 pm

Porn. If any army could weaponize it, they'd be unstoppable.

And further use of perverted Psionics will only happen in recreation or to Brown jumpsuits.

Also wondering what deviations Blue and red stand for.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 11, 2011, 11:34:27 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 11, 2011, 09:56:17 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 10, 2011, 09:58:28 pm

Blanket "Self-Pleasuring" on Independants  ;D

Dude, I'm sorry and all but there is no way in hell that was going to happen.

Making a bunch of guys think they're the naked centerfold girl and getting touched in a bad way, yes.

Room full of spontaneously wanking marines, no.

Quote from: Tarran on March 11, 2011, 09:58:02 pm

I say the only thing Taricus should ever use from now on in this game is that porn mag.

As far as it goes it's a good tool for stunning male human adversaries who are unprepared for a psychic assault, after that the effectiveness falls of a cliff. A mind bar could stop it cold, it doesn't work as well on women, and it won't work at all on something that doesn't have a Homo Sapien Sapiens sex drive.

Quote from: Taricus on March 11, 2011, 10:01:34 pm

Also wondering what deviations Blue and red stand for.

Quote from: Nathaniel Hoke

blue is for physical, Red is for mental.

Which was a joke to the woman in red from the matrix.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 02:50:28 am

I've managed to overcome my crippling addiction to Lost Planet 2... temporarily.

Dominique blinked and looked over at Taric. "Uh, what the hell did you do?" she asked, intuiting that whatever had just happened to the enemy party, it was his doing. Well, she might as well take care of his distraction while he was providing one. Drawing the carbine, she sprayed acid at the group; might as well not waste an opportunity to get them all while the getting was good, she felt. Besides, they deserved it after shooting her in the damn shoulder again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 05:48:21 am

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Ivan: 5-1 (3)
Independent Group: 2-1
Medic: 1

Taric Sizier: 3
Tarran Smith: 4 (4)
Trol Grane: 3
Dominique Wakeman: 2

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 11, 2011, 08:58:45 pm

Fire my Jormungandr. Fire, fire, fire!

You let loose on the stunned independents, taking advantage of their panic and disorientation. [Quickshot 4, 3, 2] [Ivan, independent armor 3, 4] The assault rifle cuts into the fray, hitting ivan and punching holes in his armor as well as striking -though not wounding unfortunately- another independent.

Ivan is wounded, Tarran's assault rifle is out ammo.

---

Ivan

Quote

It's not real, you aren't a woman. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD GET OVER YOURSELF BITCH!

Ivan steels his mind, and gets shot by Tarran. Cursing and trying to sort out which parts of his body were not imaginary Ivan fires back. [Quickshot 3-1] The shot goes above Tarran's head, hitting nothing but air.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 11, 2011, 08:26:55 pm

damn.
Kill Miss medic with my knife

You like this knife, you threw this knife into an officers brain when he was pointing a shotgun at you. This knife is going to kill that medic. Now. [Dex 3] You catch up to where the medic tripped in her haste to flee from you and attack, [Melee 2-1 Vs Dodge 4+1] the medic rolls to the side and kicks out at you. [Melee 3 Vs Precognition 4-1] You feel it coming and step to the side, moving just out of the path of the blow.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 11, 2011, 08:01:16 pm

Keep doing it

You keep the psychic pressure up, [Mind bend 5 Vs will 4,2,4,3,3,3 -1 all] (-25 Stamina) and you manage to reinforce your initial work.

Opponents Psychological trauma will not degrade this turn.
You are fatigued.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 02:50:28 am

Dominique blinked and looked over at Taric. "Uh, what the hell did you do?" she asked, intuiting that whatever had just happened to the enemy party, it was his doing. Well, she might as well take care of his distraction while he was providing one. Drawing the carbine, she sprayed acid at the group; might as well not waste an opportunity to get them all while the getting was good, she felt. Besides, they deserved it after shooting her in the damn shoulder again.

Okay, well Taric can go do his thing, you'll stick to what you know works. You level the carbine at the group of independents and spray. [Quickshot 3] You get two of them pretty well, [Independent luck rolls 4,3] one just gets his armor coated the other has a bit of his exposed tissue in it too. Nasty stuff.

Independent's armor is coated in acid.
Independent is covered in acid and hurt.

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Nova grenade

Quote

Jump up and explode

Whirring happily at having reached maximum capacity the grenade bounces into the air like a happy puppy. Well, that is with the distinct difference that happy puppies aren't general hazardous to your continued existence. [Luck rolls 2,5,6,4,2,1-1 -1 all] The same poor kneeling fellow who was nearest the grenade and subject to the incredible cold suddenly finds himself decapitated by the blade of fire. Another two are thrown over the edge of the platform by the blast. One manages to hit the deck in time and drag Ivan down with him to escape the blast. The last independent doesn't drop fast enough and gets a heavy burn across shoulders.

3 Independents killed.
1 Wounded

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Independent Group

Scream, flail, time permitting do something useful.

[will 3] Male independent still stunned. The male of the remaining pair is still completely useless, yelling and grabbing at himself on panic. The woman focuses, trying to shut out the sensation. [Mind bar 3-1] She can't manage to get away from Taric's mental tampering long enough to focus though, and her forming psychic barrier is tatters before it's even ready.

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Medic

Quote

Get the knife away from this lunatic!

[Melee 3+1 Vs Precognition 4-1] The medic lunges for Trol's wrist and catches it, twisting sharply [Str roll 4 Vs 3-1] something pops inside with a flash of ht pain and the Knife drops from Trol's hand.



---
Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [3, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [50/50, 5lbs]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 20/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (0, 17lbs)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs, in hand)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 58/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs] Light Body Armor, Awful, coroded. [25lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [3, 14lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room, armor coated in corrosive, dislocated wrist, Psychic backlash -1 (2)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Ivan
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Psychic trauma -1 to actions (1), prone
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Short Range
Trol: Medium range


Independent
Health: Barely hurt
Attire: blue jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 2 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol
Off Hand: none
Status: Major Psychic trauma, Stunned, -1 to all actions (1)
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Short Range
Trol: Medium range

Independent
Health: Wounded
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Chimera pistol
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Psychic trauma -1 to actions (1*) Armor covered in acid.
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Short Range
Trol: Medium range

Medic
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Chimera pistol (holstered)
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Psychic trauma -1 to actions (1*)
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Medium Range
Trol: melee range

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 06:06:47 am

Dom winced behind her shield as the grenade went off. Damn, I thought the frost was the only thing it did, she thought, caught off-guard. Not nearly as unprepared as they had been, she figured, as she put away the carbine. Hmm, what to do about them, though... She rifled through her pockets until her hand found the stun baton. "Oh, you assholes are in trouble now," she said with a vicious grin, pulling it out. "And I think I'll start with you." She charged at the blue-suited independent.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 06:54:53 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 06:06:47 am

she rifled through her pockets until her hand found the stun baton.

Ouch, yes. Point taken.

Some better form of inventory management will be taken into account in chapter 2, weights are a clunky Pita.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 07:15:37 am

Stay down

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 07:37:30 am

lol, I meant that more as a joke, like... chimera, chimera, Abassy, carbine, riot shield... WAIT STUN BATON!1!11! Well, that and Dom's supposed to be a violent individual, and this is a good opportunity to lay into some peeps melee-style. Sorry if I'm rambling, I'm sleep-deprived right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Trollan on March 12, 2011, 01:21:27 pm

Surge this bitch

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 01:38:16 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 12, 2011, 01:21:27 pm

Surge this bitch

To what degree?

(Light, mid, or heavy, or beyond.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:07:26 pm

Question: Would it be possible to combine several weapons into one?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 02:15:02 pm

Dual wield my Sleipnirs and charge at Ivan, while shooting at him.

"DIE YOU ASSHAT. THIS IS WHAT YOU GET FOR SHOOTING ME!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:15:27 pm

TAKE COVER TEAM!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 02:16:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:15:27 pm

TAKE COVER TEAM!

Why? Because I'm in a blood rage right now?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:16:47 pm

You. Dual wielding.  :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 02:18:12 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:16:47 pm

You. Dual wielding.  :o

Oh.

Just like you and your poor pathfinding-groin-into-knee skills? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:19:32 pm

Like that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 02:36:33 pm

Oh shit, and I just charged too, in the same general direction. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:37:26 pm

Trol didn't get hurt by my full auto...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 02:38:47 pm

Yeah, but Tarran. Duel-wielding.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:39:14 pm

Point.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 02:41:18 pm

Oh come on guys, give me a chance. :P

Besides, Serious, you have 56 HP and the battle's almost over. It's not like I'll kill you in one hit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:43:00 pm

This is you dual wielding, you'll get sixes to penetrate armour and criticals...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 03:08:50 pm

Quiet, Tarran. We're trying to start a meme here. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 03:11:39 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:37:26 pm

Trol didn't get hurt by my full auto...

Yeah, that's 'cause I didn't roll for you to shoot at the medic.  ;)

Quote from: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 02:41:18 pm

Oh come on guys, give me a chance. :P

Besides, Serious, you have 56 HP and the battle's almost over. It's not like I'll kill you in one hit.

Kill her outright? Probably not. (Then again this is Tarran we're talking about.)

_{Of course, having everyone in the "Warning" zone for health might make the boss fight harder...}


I'll give Trol an hour and then just assume he went with a good midline pulse.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 03:25:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 02:07:26 pm

Question: Would it be possible to combine several weapons into one?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 03:31:10 pm

Oh sorry.

You mean Alien style? Where she duct tapes the guns together, or were you thinking of something more elaborate?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 03:31:41 pm

More elaborate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 03:37:37 pm

It might take some time but I'm sure a competent crafter could make it work.

I'll allow you to make pretty much anything, you come up with a reason for it and a good roll and it's yours. (Granted I may balance your ideas some.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 03:38:26 pm

Combining the Jormungdr and the ALR broadbeam.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 03:41:34 pm

Okay, let me amend that.

I'll allow you to make pretty much anything, you come up with a reason for it and a good roll and it's yours. Provided you have the adequate facilities to do so.

You can do it, but you'll have to wait until you get back to the lab.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 03:43:30 pm

I knew that, Can't do those kinds of mods in the field.

But this gun'll have everything :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 03:44:11 pm

Why not try combining it with the Ichneumon? That's thing's pretty damn powerful.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 03:44:58 pm

Can't have it with such a short clip.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 03:49:55 pm

True, but potentially you could kill anything with that one shot, right? For a long distance, too. They'd never even see it coming.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 03:50:55 pm

I'm intending it to be an all-round weapon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 03:54:30 pm

Ah, I see. Why not try combining it with a Chimera? you'd have to reload every shot but you'd get fifteen projectiles off of one trigger pull; that should clear out a room.[/postpadding]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 03:55:46 pm

Selective fire with an option to use semi-automatic fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 08:42:18 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Ivan: 2-1
Independent Group: 1-1 (Female will roll 2, failed)
Medic: 2 (4)

Taric Sizier: 4
Tarran Smith: 2 (3)
Trol Grane: 6-1
Dominique Wakeman: 3

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 12, 2011, 01:21:27 pm

Surge this bitch

Your wrist hurts a lot, dislocations are not your favorite injuries. Though come to think of it you don't have a favorite injury. Angry and pain filter into you and you give the medic the psychic uppercut. [Surge 3] (-5 stamina) You're not the most practiced at this and the fatigue of battle is starting to wear on you, [Medic will 5] and though you cause some involuntary trembling she doesn't seem to effected. Your armor which has been slowly but steadily eaten away by corrosives suddenly pops off you, not good.

Light body armor has been destroyed.
Your stamina has fallen below 25%, you are exhausted. (Passive abilities no longer function, bonus rolls are at 1/4)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 07:15:37 am

Stay down

This whole psychic thing is draining you more than you'd like to admit in front of Dom, you don't think you could handle putting out another psychic attack like that. You hunker down to the ground, making yourself a smaller target.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 06:06:47 am

Dom winced behind her shield as the grenade went off. Damn, I thought the frost was the only thing it did, she thought, caught off-guard. Not nearly as unprepared as they had been, she figured, as she put away the carbine. Hmm, what to do about them, though... She rifled through her pockets until her hand found the stun baton. "Oh, you assholes are in trouble now," she said with a vicious grin, pulling it out. "And I think I'll start with you." She charged at the blue-suited independent.

Whipping the buzzing baton before you menacingly you charge, your mental store of favorite music going full blast. [Dex roll 4] You clear ten yards in mere seconds, bringing the added momentum into your swing. [Melee 3 Vs Dodge 1-1] The traumatized man panics and leaps, trying to dodge your swing. His style of dodging seems to involve smashing his face into your baton, well whatever Taric did is as effective as it was wrong. [Strength 2+1+1+1 bad dodge, momentum] The stun baton smashes into his face with a crackle of sound and a whiff of ozone, the man reels [Luck roll 3] falling down and clutching is head in agony.   

Independent is stunned, prone, and in agony.

---

Medic

Quote

Run, disable and run.

The medic doesn't seem like the combat type, considering the fact that she hasn't given her holstered pistol so much as second thought. She seems more scared than anything else and employs a maneuver used by centuries of woman on larger male assailants. [Melee 4 Vs Trol dodge 5] Fortunately for his manliness Trol sees the attack coming and twists to keep the sensitives out of harms way. [Medic dex 2] She doesn't have much in the way of alacrity as she scrambles away from Trol, and she doesn't make it far.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 02:15:02 pm

Dual wield my Sleipnirs and charge at Ivan, while shooting at him.

"DIE YOU ASSHAT. THIS IS WHAT YOU GET FOR SHOOTING ME!"

Screaming obscenity you draw the SMGs from your side clips and make a running charge at Ivan while unleashing a torrent of bullets. [Quickshot 1-2 offhand (+negated), 3+1+1-1 dual wield.] Once again you prove to the world why you hold your drinks in your right hand, you'd have a lot more stains if you tried to hold a glass in your left. [Luck 3, Dom armor 4+1] Her position behind Ivan makes it all but impossible for a few bullets not to hit her, still you weren't aiming for any of the weak points and her thick armor does it's job and deflects the friendly fire. Your right hand SMG shoots true though, [Ivan armor 4] and while Ivan's armor takes most of it, a chunk of the force gets through.

---

Ivan

Quote

Merciful God... I could use some help...

As Tarran's fire hits his armor Ivan returns fire, [Quickshot 2-1] missing the charging man with every slug.

---

The Battle Below

The swell of screams and gunfire from below has reached a fever pitch, it would seem that the independents have started trying to push back the attack. Something hits the partial floor you're standing on, it creeks and trembles a little before subsiding.

---



---
Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Exhausted
Taric is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [3, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Stun Baton [49/50, 5lbs, in hand]
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 20/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (0, 17lbs)
Energy Cell x4
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x2
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room, hunkered down.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs, in hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs, in hand)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 25/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [3, 14lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room, armor coated in corrosive, dislocated wrist, Psychic backlash -1 (2)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Ivan
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Psychic trauma -1 to actions, prone
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Short Range
Trol: Medium range


Independent
Health: Wounded
Attire: blue jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 2 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol
Off Hand: none
Status: Major Psychic trauma, Stunned, -1 to all actions, prone, agony, stunned.
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Short Range
Trol: Medium range

Independent
Health: Wounded
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Chimera pistol
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Armor covered in acid.
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Short Range
Trol: Medium range

Medic
Health: Unharmed
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, poor.
Weapon: Chimera pistol (holstered)
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Fine
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Medium Range
Trol: Short range

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 08:43:53 pm

Sorry for the delay guys, got sucked into a book (Dresden files) and forgot to check back in an hour.  I generally do this last anyway because of the time consumption.

 :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:46:55 pm

Reload my weapons

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 08:48:54 pm

Ooops, sorry Serious. At least you got a 5 on the armor roll.

Throw a barrage of quick punches at Ivan followed by a kick.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:50:39 pm

See, You should never use two SMGs anywhere near us...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 08:52:30 pm

lol, I just knew that was going to happen. No worries.

Dom ignored the bullets glancing off the back of her armor; they hadn't hurt her and from the sound of things Tarran was shooting at whoever had shot at her. Sensing her moment, she stomped down at the writhing independent's throat, then turned to the woman and threw the stun baton at her. Telekinesis was going to be her deal and she tried to use it to make sure that weapon hit her as fast and hard as it possibly could.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 08:54:17 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:50:39 pm

See, You should never use two SMGs anywhere near us...

Personally I wouldn't sit next to him at the dinner table if was holding the knife in his left hand.

Also, Tarran. Ivan Is laying down, that melee attack sounds like it's for a standing opponent.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:55:08 pm

Solution: Cut his Left arm off ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 08:55:51 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:55:08 pm

Solution: Cut his Left arm off ;D

Well if he's holding the knife in his left had that may happen on its own...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 08:56:39 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:50:39 pm

See, You should never use two SMGs anywhere near us...

Grrr, just you wait until I roll a 5 with both on the Final Boss.

Quote from: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 08:54:17 pm

Also, Tarran. Ivan Is laying down, that melee attack sounds like it's for a standing opponent.

Alright then, change of action:

Jump and slam into Ivan like a wrestler.

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:55:08 pm

Solution: Cut his Left arm off ;D

How would you like me to cut yours off instead?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:57:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 08:55:51 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:55:08 pm

Solution: Cut his Left arm off ;D

Well if he's holding the knife in his left had that may happen on its own...

That'll be hilarious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Trollan on March 13, 2011, 12:52:05 am

whatever, let her run, catching my breath

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 13, 2011, 06:03:46 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

Ivan: 1-1
Independent Male: Stunned
Independent Female: 5 (Will roll 4 passed)
Medic: 1 (Auto last)

Taric Sizier: 1
Tarran Smith: 3
Trol Grane: 6-1
Dominique Wakeman: 3

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 13, 2011, 12:52:05 am

whatever, let her run, catching my breath

Okay, this definitely qualifies as an extreme sport. You squat to minimize your profile and breath slowly for a couple minutes, trying to dredge up some last minute energy. [Stamina roll 4] Given a couple seconds without fighting you manage to catch your breath. (+5 Stamina) You take a moment to grab you knife from the floor as well.

You are now fatigued, passive abilities function again.

---

Independent Female

The effects of Tarics mental assault fading the Independent she [Dex roll 1] spectacularly fumbles her last clip off the edge of the platform.  She quickly grabs a gun from one of the dead, [Observation 2]  she grabs another chimera from the ground, also empty. You begin to seriously wonder how Trol and Taric were at all threatened by these morons.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 12, 2011, 08:52:30 pm

Dom ignored the bullets glancing off the back of her armor; they hadn't hurt her and from the sound of things Tarran was shooting at whoever had shot at her. Sensing her moment, she stomped down at the writhing independent's throat, then turned to the woman and threw the stun baton at her. Telekinesis was going to be her deal and she tried to use it to make sure that weapon hit her as fast and hard as it possibly could.

[Melee 3+1+1 target stunned Vs luck 5] The man is still convulsing from your baton to the face and your heel hits air as he curls farther into the fetal position. The still standing independent has a gun leveled at you, [Telekinesis 4, str 3+1+1 boost Vs dodge 6] the woman is more agile than you would have believed. Though you manage to augment the throw so that the baton would have hit tip first with shocking force, she steps to the side, discards her pistol, and snatches the flying baton out of the air in one motion. Okay, well she isn't completely incompetant.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 12, 2011, 08:56:39 pm

Jump and slam into Ivan like a wrestler.

You complete your crazy charge with a flying leap, angling your knee down into Ivan's spine. [Fighting roll 3+1, Vs dodge 4-1] [Passive kinetics 3+1] If he hadn't been stunned by Tarics mental assault you think he might've managed to pull off the roll that tried to take him away from you, as it is he doesn't and your knee punishes his ribs. [Str 3+1+1 momentum, Kinetics boost] Several somethings crack under the sudden intense force, [Ivan soak 5-1] Ivan grunts at the pain, but nothing else. (Ivan is severely wounded, and is in great pain.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 12, 2011, 08:46:55 pm

Reload my weapons

You spend some quality time with your guns, reloading everything you own while you have a spare moment.

---

Medic

The Medic runs away from Trol, vanishing down a door farther down the explosively renovated room.

---

The Battle Below

[Luck 1] The Tempo of the battle has changed, becoming more focused and more desperate. Without warning multiple heavy blows pummel the floor from below, ripping holes in it in several places. [Group luck rolls 2, 3, 6, 3] They miss most everyone but one of them clips Tarran, sending him spinning off of Ivan. [Enemy luck rolls, 3, 3, 4] The ruptures dance around the remaining independents as well, when they subside it feels like everything that's been holding this platform up has been taken away. The floor lurches down sickeningly and begin to part from the wall behind you.

You think you have time for one last desperate action before the floor plummets fify odd feet with you in the passenger seat.

Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 55/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [3, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 20/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room, hunkered down.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 112/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs, in hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs, in hand)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [3, 14lbs]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Small knife
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Turret room, armor coated in corrosive, dislocated wrist, Psychic backlash -1 (1)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Ivan
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 3 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Sleipner SMG
Off Hand: Riot Shield
Status: Great pain, prone
Distance,
Taric, Dom, Tarran: Short Range
Trol: Medium range


Independent
Health: Wounded
Attire: blue jumpsuit, fine. Light body armor, 2 stripes, okay.
Weapon: Abassy Pistol
Off Hand: none
Status: , Stunned, prone, agony, stunned.
Distance,
Taric, Tarran: Short Range
Trol: Medium range
Dom: Melee Range

Independent
Health: Wounded
Attire: red jumpsuit, torn. Light body armor, 1 stripe, bad.
Weapon: Stun Baton [49/50, 5lbs, in hand]
Off Hand: nothing
Status: Armor covered in acid.
Distance,
Taric, Tarran, Dom: Short Range
Trol: Medium range

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 13, 2011, 06:06:20 pm

Get out of there and provide covering fire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2011, 06:07:37 pm

"Oh SHHIIIIIIITTTTTT! EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF!"

GET THE HELL OF THE PLATFORM!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Trollan on March 13, 2011, 06:24:43 pm

grab an independent to cushion the fall, wedging them under me. shout "LEEEEEEEEROOOOY JEEEEEEENKIIIIIIIIINS!!!" as i do it

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 13, 2011, 06:25:25 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 13, 2011, 06:24:43 pm

grab an independent to cushion the fall, wedging them under me.

I say you get a trait if that works  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 13, 2011, 06:26:42 pm

The fall will kill us both ____!!!
-Famous minor villain line

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 13, 2011, 10:22:46 pm

"Shit... fuck this," Dom said as the floor buckled and lurched under her feet. "Hey, you can keep that!" she yelled at the female independent as she turned and ran for the door, pausing only long enough to scoop up the medkit the medic had abandoned.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 12:47:53 am

Spoiler: Initiative Rolls (click to show/hide)

The Floor: 5 (3)

Ivan: 3 (2)
Independent Male: 4
Independent Female: 1

Taric Sizier: 3 (1)
Tarran Smith: 5 (5)
Trol Grane: 3 (4)
Dominique Wakeman: 2

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 13, 2011, 06:07:37 pm

"Oh SHHIIIIIIITTTTTT! EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF!"

GET THE HELL OF THE PLATFORM!

You scream one of those things that squad leaders should never say and make a break for the door. [Dex roll 4] You barely make the safety of the door when the floor starts to give way with the groaning shear of metal on metal. 

This gives you a first class view to the rest of your squad falling to their doom.

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The very distressed floor

[Luck roll 3] Part of the floor shifted heavily, screaming in protest as half of it breaks free of the mutilated support girders. The long hall becomes a very VERY steep ramp. The good news is that the ramp makes the fall almost twenty feet shorter and the bottom is probably padded with the dead people sliding off of it. The bad news is that other than the turrets and the rents torn by whoever/whatever took a disliking to the place there is next to nothing to grip on the metallic slide.

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Independent male

[End 5] Despite having his nose broken and face zapped the Independent scrambles for the door, [Dex 4-1-1] on even footing he might have made the thirty plus foot sprint to the door. As it is he slips in a puddle of blood and slides down the angled floor at incredibly speed.
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Trol Grane   

Quote from: Trollan on March 13, 2011, 06:24:43 pm

grab an independent to cushion the fall, wedging them under me. shout "LEEEEEEEEROOOOY JEEEEEEENKIIIIIIIIINS!!!" as i do it

You cast about for an independent only to realize that the nearest is almost thirty feet away, oh wait no here's one now. You tackle the male independent as he goes skimming past. [Dex 3+1-1 moving target] Grabbing hold of him, [Str 3+1 Vs 2-1] you easily manhandle him under you, body surfing off the edge of the platform.

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Ivan

[End roll 2] Broken ribs... not good. The independent tries to get to the door but in his damaged state it's completely impossible, he settles for shooting at the only figure who has mad it to the safety of the door. [Quickshot 4-2] His broken ribs prevent him from using arms like he should, and aiming is torture. The slugs scatter around the door, drawing sparks from the metal wall. He too begins to slide down the inclined plane.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 13, 2011, 06:06:20 pm

Get out of there and provide covering fire!

Seeing no one who needed to be shot at who wasn't already sliding at you, you amscray with all of your ability. [3-1 situation] You don't quite make it to the door, losing your footing as the Terrain shifts another couple of inches down beneath and screeches to a halt once more. Clawing for anything that can stop or slow your descent [dex 2] but find nothing.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 13, 2011, 10:22:46 pm

"Shit... fuck this," Dom said as the floor buckled and lurched under her feet. "Hey, you can keep that!" she yelled at the female independent as she turned and ran for the door, pausing only long enough to scoop up the medkit the medic had abandoned.

You make a break for the door, if you think you can make it you're grabbing those meds too. [Dex 4-1] You can't, you barely make it to the door as the floor continues to deform under the horrific weight of the unsupported steel. Panting you stand in the doorway with Tarran, watching in amazement as Taric and Trol poise to go over the edge.

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Independent Female

The independent with Dom's baton shrieks with the tortured floor, [Dex 2-1] falling almost instantly. [Luck roll 3] She doesn't quite manage to grasp onto the edge of the turret nearest her and she goes sliding quickly after Trol and Taric.

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Taric and Trol, Over the Edge

The two of you fall, Trol kneeling on the independent's back while Taric simply free falls. [Will roll auto-success] Taric takes the fall with his typical calm, [Passive Kinetics 5+1] creating a brief shield for himself with barely a thought.

[Taric will roll 1] The shield hits the ground and explodes in a fury of light and sound, it helps but [Taric soak 3] Taric still lands hard jarring him from head to toe.

[Independent Soak 1] Like Taric's shield the independent that Trol was using doesn't last past impact. [Trol Soak 3] Trol's kneeling position looked nice but it makes him roll off as he hits, disorienting him and sending a fierce stabbing pain through his damaged wrist.

The scene below is intense, dead and dying seem to be everywhere and the crackle of weapons fire as well as the fierce intangible energy of employed Kinetics hang heavy. The Unchained all seem to be firing on one thing, and it seems to firing back on them. You twist to look at it and gasp in surprise.

It stands fourteen feet at the top, it stands on a pair of reverse jointed legs and has no perceivable head. It looks like a lightweight walker unit, except... it seems alive somehow. Thick sheets of what might be chitin armor it, and two heavy arms terminate in thick gray rails. As you watch they begin to hum dangerously, channeling Kinetic energy in a devastating swath. Shit. That thing can manipulate psionic energy. The bolt of energy slams into the tight knot of Unchained firing on it, and Praetor Morgan bats it out of the air like it was a particularly irritating fly. He's wearing thin though, even from where you are his face looks white and set.

You hate your life.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 12:50:16 am

"It's a machine, we can hack it." Hack the mech.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 12:54:14 am

This post no longer relevant.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 12:54:27 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 12:47:53 am

...Panting you stand in the doorway with Taric, watching in amazement as Taric and Trol poise to go over the edge...

How can Dom stand next to someone watching themselves fall?

"Fricking hell. We've got to get down there, Dom. Should we jump or should we look for another way?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 12:54:45 am

Scrap that, editing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 12:55:53 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 12:54:27 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 12:47:53 am

...Panting you stand in the doorway with Taric, watching in amazement as Taric and Trol poise to go over the edge...

How can Dom stand next to someone watching themselves fall?

'Cause Touch typing with two names that start with tar is pain?

Didn't catch that one, editing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 01:08:20 am

"Shit, that was close," Dom said, shaking her head. After a moment, she released a deep breath. "Sorry, man. Couldn't grab the meds and get outta there too." She looked over the edge and watched as the machine attacked the squad of Unchained led by Praetor Morgan. After a moment she spotted Taric and Trol, still moving. "We can't do anything for 'em up here. What are we gonna do?" she asked, turning to Tarran. She didn't think they had the guns to take on that thing. She turned back to the mech. Tarran responded that they could either jump or look for another way down. "Well, you're in no condition to jump. How much do you trust me?" she asked. "I think I can use my psionics to make sure you land safely... but I don't know. I haven't tried moving something heavy before."

If Tarran agrees, try to use kinesis on him and then follow him down; if not, find another way down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 01:17:30 am

"Shit... I don't know. I don't think I could survive the fall if I hit too hard, but if we don't help them soon they're toast."

"Wait, I've still got my Ichneumon. I could give you three support while you fight. Go, help them, I'll cover you three. Don't worry about me, I can handle myself."

Set up my Ichneumon and aim at the most deadliest looking enemy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 01:23:57 am

"All right. Here." Dom took out her two chimeras and handed them over. "In case someone tries to sneak up on you." Drawing her carbine, she took a deep breath to steady herself and dropped onto the slope, hoping she could cushion her fall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 09:09:54 am

"TARRAN, Aim for the mecha-looking thing!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Trollan on March 14, 2011, 10:08:41 am

um…
STAB ITShoot it with the irin in close range

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 04:18:21 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 4
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last) 
Ivan: (Auto last)
Independent Female: (Auto last)

Unchained Link: 1

Taric Sizier: 4-1
Tarran Smith: 3
Trol Grane: 3-1
Dominique Wakeman: 2

Hake Nohken, Fallen Praetor of the Unchained

The Pilot of the strange walker doesn't even pay attention to the bodies falling off of the ceiling behind it, a few more corpses are of now concern now. Trying to keep Praetor off balance Hake changes the fight up bit, bringing fire down instead of force. [Pyrokinesis 5+2+1 Walker support] The air around the walker's arms begins to shimmer with heat, and then it lashes out into Morgan's group. [Active Kinetics 5+2+2 Linked] The invisible blast of burning heat washes through the straight up kinetic shields, and then fades as the Unchained employ the same trick in reverse.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 12:50:16 am

"It's a machine, we can hack it." Hack the mech.

Brains and CPUs, all the same really. You reach out mentally, trying to find the packets of electrons that make up the Mech's system. Hmm... Well that is interesting. [Will roll Auto-success] Anyone but you would have been screaming surprise and alarm by now, because the Walker doesn't have a CPU or any variation thereof. It has a brain, well technically it has three brains.

The Walker isn't a machine, it's alive. Not only is it alive but you can feel it regard you with a sort of clinical disinterest of whether to regard you a threat or not. You can feel the bits of its mind that are linked back into the man reclining inside, but the suit itself is alive, thinking, and self aware. Normal people would be completely unprepared for this, you are not normal people. First of all, you're a person.  Second, you're a mother. fucking. genius. You adjust the hack to affect the biological entity that is the walker. [Shatter mind 2, Canceled by Mind bar.] You try to attack the thing, focusing your will to try and cause strife between the three brains, only to be stonewalled by something that you can't even sense. Huh, it might be time to yell for Tarran now.

You are exhausted, bonus rolls are at 1/4, passive abilities disabled.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 01:17:30 am

"Shit... I don't know. I don't think I could survive the fall if I hit too hard, but if we don't help them soon they're toast."

"Wait, I've still got my Ichneumon. I could give you three support while you fight. Go, help them, I'll cover you three. Don't worry about me, I can handle myself."

Set up my Ichneumon and aim at the most deadliest looking enemy.

You're injuries are pretty bad, and you can't risk the fall busting your bandages open again. Urging Dom to go ahead you set up the Ichneumon and take careful aim at the Walker. You've never even tried to take down something this big before, you have a feeling this is going to be dicey.

Chimera pistols x2 added

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 14, 2011, 10:08:41 am

STAB ITShoot it with the irin in close range

You briefly consider going after the big machine with your knife, in a rare fit of sanity you manage to dismiss the notion and you open fire on the Walker. [Quickshot 5] The shotgun belches crackling energy in a tight dispersal pattern, striking a shield that surrounds the walker. Brilliant. [Shield roll 1 (bonus negated)] Apparently it wasn't expected an impact from the flank and the shield barely hinders the bolt on its way. [Bio-Walker will roll 3+2] The shield snaps back together behind the bolt, but it's too late. [Walker armor roll 4+3-4] At this range the intense particle bolt slices into the Walker's armor plating with a smell unpleasantly reminiscent of burning hair. (Walker is hurt) The Walker then does something unexpected, it lets out a cry of pain. No physical sound issues forth, the message is psychic. And pissed.

Well that certainly got its attention. 

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 01:23:57 am

"All right. Here." Dom took out her two chimeras and handed them over. "In case someone tries to sneak up on you." Drawing her carbine, she took a deep breath to steady herself and dropped onto the slope, hoping she could cushion her fall.

You really REALLY hope you can pull of what you did on the drop at will, God that seems like an eternity ago... Steeling yourself you jump off the edge. [Active Kinetics 3+1] (-15 Stamina) Air whistles past you and you try to use your brief moments to... ah there it goes! 

You hit the ground with the steel rending force of a vehicle accident. [Will 4] There is a heartbeat of stillness as you kneel on the floor, and then the shockwave of delayed kinetic energy from the fall slams back into the floor. Pulling up the metal tiles from the reinforced concrete in a ten foot circle centered on you.

You rise from your hands and knees with no apparent effort and draw your carbine, the only thing keeping you from a witty one liner is the constant screaming and terrified voice in the back of your head that insists that you should be a bloody smear now. Dramatic entrances, you have them in spades.

You are Fatigued.

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Unchained (Linked)

The group of Unchained moves as one, opening a withering barrage of fire on the Walker. [Quickshot 3, 4, 2, 2, 6] [Confirm critical A roll 4, Vs shield roll 3+2] Nearly every shot sends concentric ripples of light through the walker's shield but one burst gets through on the heels of another. [Walker Armor roll 3+3-1 heavy round] The single slug doesn't even stand out against the armor, let along faze the thing, why are they wasting ammunition-  oh. The group of people who were introduced as the shrikes on top of the comms tower level launchers at the thing and fire in one motion. The burst of fire had only been to disrupt the thing's focus, not to hurt it. [Quick shot 3, 6, 2] [Hake Precognition 4+1+1-1 walker assistance, split focus] Hake sees two of them coming and they divert from their course and smash holes in the floor. The third missile blindsides his shields, [Shield roll 3+2-1 split focus.] [Confirm critical B roll 3, Walker armor roll 1 (bonus negated), critical confirmed] punching a hole in them and smashing explosively into the armor. Apparently this thing is tougher than ceilings, 'cause it doesn't just blow apart when hit like that. It's hurt now, and very Very angry. (Walker is now Moderately Wounded)

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Ivan and the Independent

Ivan: [Will roll 2] He panics as he falls and can't do anything other than scream in terror as the floor rears up to say hi. [Soak roll 3-2 panic] He doesn't make it.

Independent: [Will roll 2] Like Ivan the female independent seems to have no practical experience with falling huge distances, a serious flaw in their training regimen in your opinion. [Soak roll 2-2 panic] If it's possible she's even more dead than Ivan is.

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Prototype Bio-Walker

Carapace Breached, mild damage to secondary systems. Interface intact, new forces have joined combat. Conflict least desirable action, overridden by control. Mending damage secondary option, deploying Tertiary ORS sacs.

The Walker shudders for a moment, and a thick spread of translucent pseudo flesh begins to help close its wounds.  It isn't the same as the carapace, but it will certainly help keep the walker in the fight, and it'll make it a lot harder to disable. The bad guys just don't play fair.

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Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Exhausted
Dom is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 40/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [3, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status: Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 15/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:   Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, aimed in on Bio-Walker)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs, in hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs, in hand)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room doorway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [2, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Small knife
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, dislocated wrist.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Prototype Bio-Walker
Pilot: Fine
Health: Moderately Wounded, Regenerating.
Weapons,
Primary: Psionic Foci
Secondary: Unknown

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 04:24:58 pm

Get down and catch my breath. take my Broadbeam out and aim it at the thing.

Time for some broadbeaming...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 04:28:58 pm

Fire straight down the center of the Walker.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:01:11 pm

I really can't tell whether I balanced this fight right... No way to test really before it happened.

Also Taric, as a point of interested you are very lucky you got that perk when I did. Before I proofread and realized that you had the auto-succeed going for you you had rolled a one on your hacking will roll. Things were not going at all well for you.  8)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 05:02:03 pm

Insanity, better to embrace it then suffer.

Also are supproting my "Shipping"?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:03:38 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 05:02:03 pm

Insanity, better to embrace it then suffer.

Also are supproting my "Shipping"?

Uh...

Clarification?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 05:05:12 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 12, 2011, 08:42:18 pm

This whole psychic thing is draining you more than you'd like to admit in front of Dom, you don't think you could handle putting out another psychic attack like that. You hunker down to the ground, making yourself a smaller target.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:07:29 pm

I'm still not following. (And feeling like a right idiot.)

I think it was a use of the word "shipping" that I'm not following.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 05:08:12 pm

Pairing Dom and taric into a relationship.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:12:26 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 05:08:12 pm

Pairing Dom and taric into a relationship.

Ah, just resorted to Urban dictionary. No, not really, it's more the general male vibe of not wanting to look weaker than women.* Just flavor, getting into relationships with other characters is the kind of thing that is at the discretion of the player not the GM

* Caveman Oogh make sexist statement.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 05:13:05 pm

Ah, okay then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:14:36 pm

Hey, all of the players are guys IRL. Having any of you get more than a little sweet on Dom is vaguely creepifying.

[Draignean Precognition Roll 6] I sense the requests for next chapter involve nubile NPCs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 05:16:22 pm

Creepy and hilarious :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 05:37:41 pm

Uh... yeah, OK. Let's put it this way, it's a little awkward but if that's how it happens that's how it happens, although it isn't likely. Dom's probably more creeped out by Taric than anything. Guy doesn't even panic when falling three stories and uses porn mags as a weapon. o.O

"Heads up motherfucker!" Dom yelled, firing the carbine at the bio-walker to get its attention. Here's hoping I can evade its weapons...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 05:40:42 pm

Believe me, I've seen weirder on these forums...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Trollan on March 14, 2011, 05:49:17 pm

PEWPEWPEWPEW (more shooting)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 06:54:14 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 4
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last) 

Unchained Link: 2

Taric Sizier: 3 (2)
Tarran Smith: 3 (5)
Trol Grane: 3 (3)
Dominique Wakeman: 1

Hake Nohken

Ignoring the fleabites from his flanks Hake concentrates on the missile wielders, sending two massive slashes of Psionic energy into them. [Blade 5-2+2+1-1, 3-2+3+1-1] The massive kinetic lashes whip forwards, [Shield roll 3+3, 2+3] and the barrier keeping the Unchained safe flares into incandescence, burning like a small sun while the energy whips play over it.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 04:28:58 pm

Fire straight down the center of the Walker.

Hoping to hit the pilot you go for the Walker's center of mass. [Marksman 4+1+1] [Shield roll 2-2+2] Firing from an unexpected angle you strike a weak point in the shield and the armor piercing round strikes through.  [Confirm critical roll 5, Walker Armor roll 5+3-5] The rifle does its job and blows a hole through the Walker, [Hake luck roll 4] only clipping Hake on the way through. (Hake is barely hurt, Walker is Wounded)

Ichneumon is empty.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 14, 2011, 05:49:17 pm

PEWPEWPEWPEW (more shooting)

Tarran's rifle blasts like thunder and there is a brief burst of ichor from the wounded Walker before more ORS begins closing the wounds. You shoulder your shotgun, when this thing was fighting on one front it was on even footing, now you're hitting it from all angles, speaking of... [Quickshot 1] [Luck roll 3] The Irin suddenly makes a warning sound and several emergency heatsinks start venting, great.

Irin will be unusable until next round.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 04:24:58 pm

Get down and catch my breath. take my Broadbeam out and aim it at the thing.

You take aim at the Walker and try to calm your body, straining for that extra mile. [Stamina roll 3] It doesn't come to you, you're still keenly aware of exhaustion and your wounds.

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Unchained (Linked)

The Unchained shudder as a group as the Walker pounds their shield, the return with the psychic uppercut. [Slam 4-2+2+2] [Shield 2+3] The psychic fist is working on a relatively small focus and sends a blinding flash through the shields before punching through. [Armor roll 3+3] The Walkers armor prevents it from crumpling, but there are fine cracks spreading from the unchained strike.

Walker armor has mild damage.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 05:37:41 pm

"Heads up motherfucker!" Dom yelled, firing the carbine at the bio-walker to get its attention. Here's hoping I can evade its weapons...

You time your moment for when the Walker staggers back from the Unchained attack, and then you let loose with the Fuath. [Quickshot Auto-success] You spray a coating of Acid over the mech, and the shield springs to foxfire life as the Caustic substance tries to burrow through. [Walker Will roll 2+2-2 difficulty] You apparently took the thing by surprise, and as with the earlier independents the shield explodes like soap bubble. [Luck roll 3] Some of the acid had already slide down the shield but a fair portion still makes it onto the Walker, sizzling on contact with the chitin.

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Prototype Bio-Walker

Interior trauma, dispense secondary ORS sacs to pilot. Minor armor damage coupled with acid damage, secondary problems. Primary problem, shields disabled. Repairing shields...

Active Kinetics 3+2-2 The hair on the back of your neck stands up as the Walker prepares to re-power the shields.

Walker shields will be active at the End of Hake's next turn.

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Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Exhausted
Dom is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 40/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [2, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status: Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 15/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs, aimed on walker)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:   Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (0, 20lbs, aimed in on Bio-Walker)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room doorway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [1, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [1, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Small knife
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, dislocated wrist.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Prototype Bio-Walker
Pilot: Hurt, Regenerating.
Armor: Minor Trauma
Health: Wounded, Regenerating.
Weapons,
Primary: Psionic Foci
Secondary: Unknown
Range,
Trol, Taric, Dom: Short
Tarran: Long

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 06:56:05 pm

Rest a bit then take a shot at the Bio-mech

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 07:00:05 pm

If there's a waiting list or something (I certainly hope so, this is awesome!):

Name: James Evan
Appearance: A young guy, twenty-two, with golden-brown hair, pale skin, and mostly brown eyes with a little gray at the core of the iris.
Gender: Male
Profession: Sympathetic Scanner
Skills: Detect Lie 2 (Needed to pass by on his job) Melee 3 (He studies fighting)
Character Bio: Raised anti-Technocrat, although he disguised it as he entered college. Because he disguised it, he was hired early on by the Technocrats, he absolutely, absolutely HATES his job, and considers the Technocracy corrupt.
He privately worships a branch of the couple-hundred year old Episcopalian branch of Protestant Christianity. Naturally, this makes him a Deviation 19.
Stats:
Str: 12. He had to be strong in his poor childhood, and he's only got more fit since then.
Dexterity: 0. Unfortunately, he's horribly, horribly clumsy.
Endurance: 3. He's pretty tough.
Charisma: 3. He's a nice guy and pretty charismatic.
Intelligence: 3. He is about averagely smart, just a little above.
Will: 4+1=5. He was fairly strong-willed before he got his hated job. His job made him even more so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:07:00 pm

Yay! Finally someone besides us four signs up for the waiting list!

Quote from: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:14:36 pm

Hey, all of the players are guys IRL. Having any of you get more than a little sweet on Dom is vaguely creepifying.

Indeed.

Quote

[Draignean Precognition Roll 6] I sense the requests for next chapter involve nubile NPCs.

Uhhhh, no thanks.

Reload and fire again!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 07:14:06 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:07:00 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:14:36 pm

[Draignean Precognition Roll 6] I sense the requests for next chapter involve nubile NPCs.

Uhhhh, no thanks.

Why are you looking at me?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:14:40 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 07:14:06 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:07:00 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:14:36 pm

[Draignean Precognition Roll 6] I sense the requests for next chapter involve nubile NPCs.

Uhhhh, no thanks.

Why are you looking at me?

I'm wasn't.

I am now though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 07:15:39 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 06:56:05 pm

Rest a bit then take a shot at the Bio-mech

Your rest attempt will be at -1 and you'll only be able to shoot on the same round if you stamina roll is 5 or better. Just so you know.

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 07:00:05 pm

If there's a waiting list or something (I certainly hope so, this is awesome!):

Name: James Evan
Appearance: A young guy, twenty-two, with golden-brown hair, pale skin, and mostly brown eyes with a little gray at the core of the iris.
Gender: Male
Profession: Sympathetic Scanner
Skills: Detect Lie 2 (Needed to pass by on his job) Melee 3 (He studies fighting)
Character Bio: Raised anti-Technocrat, although he disguised it as he entered college. Because he disguised it, he was hired early on by the Technocrats, he absolutely, absolutely HATES his job, and considers the Technocracy corrupt.
He privately worships a branch of the couple-hundred year old Episcopalian branch of Protestant Christianity. Naturally, this makes him a Deviation 19.
Stats:
Str: 12. He had to be strong in his poor childhood, and he's only got more fit since then.
Dexterity: 0. Unfortunately, he's horribly, horribly clumsy.
Endurance: 3. He's pretty tough.
Charisma: 3. He's a nice guy and pretty charismatic.
Intelligence: 3. He is about averagely smart, just a little above.
Will: 4+1=5. He was fairly strong-willed before he got his hated job. His job made him even more so.

Yeah, there's a waiting list. Well er... there was. I'll make a new one on the closest post to the main one I can find. (I had to cannibalize the old one because there was nobody on it, my post hit the 40000 character limit, and I needed to add some more gear. Sorry.)

I may need to do a bit of mental gymnastics for how you start out, give me moment and I'll hand you some options to fill out your character sheet. (In the beginning these weren't necessary but things like location were all set then.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 07:17:19 pm

Fair enough.

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:14:40 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 07:14:06 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:07:00 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:14:36 pm

[Draignean Precognition Roll 6] I sense the requests for next chapter involve nubile NPCs.

Uhhhh, no thanks.

Why are you looking at me?

I'm wasn't.

I am now though.

I wasn't going to ask...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 07:20:45 pm

Yay!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 07:31:14 pm

"Come on!" Dom yelled, continuing to spray the bio-walker down with acid. It seemed to be effective enough and she didn't have any other plans.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Trollan on March 14, 2011, 08:10:17 pm

fuckfuckfuckfuckshitshitshit Switch to using the fenrir

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 08:37:51 pm

Okay, have to finish cooking dinner so the turn will be later. First questions for Powder to fill out his sheet with.

Is he a Psionic?

Is he in Sol or Epsilon Eridani?

Is he still in the Technocracy or is he heavy with the Unchained yet?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 08:41:58 pm

Hmm, a bit OT but if you don't mind a bit of advice (@Powder Miner), Trol and I already kinda got the frontline fighter/really strong thing locked down. Given your profession, I'd recommend pumping Willpower and Intelligence instead and being a powerful Psionic-type since we don't really have one in the party. I don't mean it as a criticism or anything, just throwing in my two cents. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 09:14:42 pm

He's not psionic yet, On Earth, and still with the Technocrats, although that'll probably change soon. (BAsically the same situatiion as these guys were in in the prologue)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 09:15:26 pm

Who says we can't have more front-line fighters? >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 09:20:28 pm

No one, just thought I'd offer an observation. And I'm trying to move Dom into the psionic role myself anyway, so... you can completely disregard me. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 09:23:44 pm

K. I hope I never have to make any life-saving Dex rolls.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 10:56:15 pm

Okay, the official reveal was supposed to wait until Chapter 2, but if you thought about it should have been clear by now.

The jump gate is scrambled all to hell.

Nothing gets into Eridani, and nothing gets out. If you stay on earth it might be looong wait until you get to see action other than being thrust into a black bag.

Working on turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 11:08:56 pm

Hmm. It would be interesting if I actually started rebelling on Earth and started actually succeeding though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 11:37:05 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 11:08:56 pm

Hmm. It would be interesting if I actually started rebelling on Earth and started actually succeeding failing though.

Fixed. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 12:14:27 am

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 4 (2) [3]
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last) 

Unchained Link: 5 (3)

Taric Sizier: 5 (4)
Tarran Smith: 4 (2) [2]
Trol Grane: 3
Dominique Wakeman: 2

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 06:56:05 pm

Rest a bit then take a shot at the Bio-mech

[Stamina Roll 4-1] It just isn't helping, the longer you sit still the more your adrenaline fades, and the more your fatigue starts to catch up with you.

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Unchained Link

The massed unchained give Dom a brief nod, the way they're linked makes them all do it at once. It is very creepy. Then they cut loose on the unshielded walker with a blaze of energy. [Blade 1-2-1 (Bonus negated), Blade 3-2-1+2+2] [Luck roll 5] Their first assault fouls Immediately, but the energy is dispersed before it can cause unnecessary harm. The second blade slashes forward at Hake [Prototype walker passive kinetics 3+2] The walker's reflexive brain is able to counter the psionic blade, but it costs it in terms of focus.

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Hake Nohken

The shields springs back to life as Hake finishes the thought process for the psionic barrier. You can swear you hear him growling in your head, twisting to regard the mosquitoes that have been a problem. He fires a somewhat off hand bolt of energy at the one overhead before doing something very strange.[Slam 3-1-1+2+1] The first blast of force flies toward Tarran with the force of particularly large freight train. [Tarran Passive kinetics 4+1] The blast diverts around him, warping the steel door frame to either side of him with the wake of its passage. [Voidcracker 4-2-2+2+1] Everything grows dim and muffled as Hake begins drawing in energy.

You keen intuition tells you something bad is going to happen.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:07:00 pm

Reload and fire again!

You don't even have time to swear when the blast of energy hits, just throw your hands up in surprise and alarm. Luckily for you that actually does the trick. Now that you have time to do so you swear thoroughly while reloading your rifle. [Dex 2+1] You reload, but your hands are shaking too badly to pull of a shot too.   

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 14, 2011, 08:10:17 pm

fuckfuckfuckfuckshitshitshit Switch to using the fenrir

While uncreative you manage to keep up a good heat of flaming obscenity and draw the Fenrir, firing again on the Walker. [Quickshot 5] You aim and fire smoothly, [Walker shield roll 1 (Bonus negated)] something about you just seems to piss shields off. [Walker will roll 3+2-1 split focus] The shields firm up again but the blue bolt of energy from the pistol is already through. [Walker armor roll 4+3-2] The energy bolt scars the armor lightly, once again filling the air with the stench of burning hair.

The Fenrir is discharged, the Irin is ready for use.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2011, 07:31:14 pm

"Come on!" Dom yelled, continuing to spray the bio-walker down with acid. It seemed to be effective enough and she didn't have any other plans.

You spray the damn thing, again. [Quickshot roll 1] [Luck roll 3] You don't that you're going to be able to pull the same stunt off twice, but it's worth a shot. You spray again, but the weapon hisses fitfully.  The weapon isn't picking up anything from the canister, you growl in frustration and shake the weapon up and down to refresh the tank.

Weapon will be ready for use next round.

---

Prototype Bio-Walker

Remove secondary problems from system, compensate for increased power draw from the Control.

The walker vibrates slightly [active kinetics 2+2-1 split focus] shaking a good portion of the acid from it's carapace.

---
Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Exhausted
Dom is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 40/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [2, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status: Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 15/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (10, 17lbs, aimed on walker)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:   Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, aimed in on Bio-Walker, 1 round speed loader)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room doorway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [1, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [0, 6lbs]
energy cell x2
Small knife
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, dislocated wrist.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Prototype Bio-Walker
Pilot: Hurt, Regenerating.
Armor: Minor Trauma, mild acid corrosion
Health: Wounded, Regenerating.
Weapons,
Primary: Psionic Foci
Secondary: Unknown
Range,
Trol, Taric, Dom: Short
Tarran: Long

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 12:21:35 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 14, 2011, 11:08:56 pm

Hmm. It would be interesting if I actually started rebelling on Earth and started actually succeeding though.

Show me a way and I'll let you try it.

There's a damn good reason why the revolution has to start in Eridani, on Sol you are one man. One man against legions of politicians, deadheads, scanners, specialist psionics who will root your abilities out in a second, Arbiters, scared people, prelates, etc, etc.

On Eridani you have a chance, albeit a very slim one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 12:49:40 am

"YA MISSED ME!"

Fire twice, aiming for what seems to be the weakest points.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 01:24:34 am

Tarran, that gun only holds one round.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 01:47:56 am

"Shit. Fuckin' thing..." Dom mumbled, shaking the carbine. It felt like there was more acid in the tank, it just wasn't getting through. Damn thing's shaking it off, too. There's gotta be something I can do here. She looked up towards the ceiling. Maybe there would be a loose i-beam or something that would require just the slightest nudge to fall...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 01:55:59 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 01:24:34 am

Tarran, that gun only holds one round.

Then why do the sabot packs have "(2)" on them?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 06:46:06 am

Open fire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Trollan on March 15, 2011, 09:33:44 am

Reload fenrir, get the fuck away from hake

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Powder Miner on March 15, 2011, 10:53:10 am

I could be a guy sent in before the gate screwed up to help the Technocracy side of the base, but due to my refusal to cooperate could just be an un-psionic prisoner. (Not having gone through the Orientation becuse I don't cooperate with them)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 12:44:45 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 01:55:59 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 01:24:34 am

Tarran, that gun only holds one round.

Then why do the sabot packs have "(2)" on them?

The Ichneumon chambers one round and has a speed loader for one other. So assuming you start fully loaded the firing sequence is like this.

Fire, Reload
Fire.
Reload [Roll to speed load, if yes then also fire]
Fire, reload.
Fire (only if the speed load roll above was failed.)
Reload [Roll to speed load, if yes then also fire]

Turn will be in a bit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 02:45:54 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 2
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last)

Unchained Link: 3

Taric Sizier: 5
Tarran Smith: 4
Trol Grane: 4
Dominique Wakeman: 3

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 06:46:06 am

Open fire!

Well that's enough resting for now, time to see how hard the big guy falls. [Marksman 5+1] The laser lashes out [Shield roll 5+2-3], burning through the shields. [Confirm critical roll 3 Vs armor 4+3-3, confirm failed.] It cuts a deep slash into the armor and into the organics of the walker. (Walker is still wounded.)

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 12:49:40 am

"YA MISSED ME!"

Fire twice, aiming for what seems to be the weakest points.

[Dex roll 2, trick shot not allowed.] You fire on the walker again, it might try to kill you but you know you can't stop just because you're afraid of being made into bloody smear. [Marksman 3+1+1] [Shield roll 5+2-3] Hake seems to have thought it prudent to spend some time on the shields back there, even so the round manages to penetrate the hardened shields, if only just. [Hake armor roll 2+3-5] Taking careful aim you blow a hole through one of it's arms, damaging a focusing rail.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 15, 2011, 09:33:44 am

Reload fenrir, get the fuck away from hake

You reload and put some distance between yourself and hake, whatever he's doing doesn't look good. [Dex 5] Distance increased to medium range.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 01:47:56 am

"Shit. Fuckin' thing..." Dom mumbled, shaking the carbine. It felt like there was more acid in the tank, it just wasn't getting through. Damn thing's shaking it off, too. There's gotta be something I can do here. She looked up towards the ceiling. Maybe there would be a loose i-beam or something that would require just the slightest nudge to fall...

You look up, hoping for an easy way to nail this sucker. [Observation 3] Well, there's the ruined remains of the floor you were standing on, but even if it fell the rest of the way the Walker would still be a good forty feet from being crushed under it.

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Unchained (Linked)

While Hake is still doing whatever they try to lash out again, this time with fire. [Pyrokinesis 5+2+2-2 Vs Walker Passive Kinetics 5+2] Even while the the strange force that Hake is still powering up continues to grow, the Walker counters the unchained assault, if only just. The linked Unchained are all under tremendous strain, in a battle of attrition Hake seems to somehow be able to come out on top.

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Hake Nohken

[Voidcracker 1-1 damaged rail] [Luck roll 4] Whatever Hake was trying to do sputters into a beam for a few seconds, then falls apart into wisps of energy. Hake roars in rage and tries to start again. [Voidcracker 1-1 damaged rail] [Luck roll 3] He gives an object lesson in way you should attempt sub-atomic particle manipulation when batshit insane, and whatever he's trying to do blows up. The surface of the armor sears and and several pocks appear in the armor. Laughing and screaming incoherently he charges the Unchained.

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Prototype Bio-walker

Damaged amplifier conduits, ORS regeneration difficult. Compensate for power loss using second conduit. Combat longevity is compromised, abrogation of combat recommended action. Overridden by control.

[Soak roll 2+1] The walker attempts to divert flow to the other rails, but the procedure is complex and difficult in the field. More time will be necessary.

Walker arm damage will be bypassed at the end of the Walker's next turn.

Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Exhausted
Dom is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 40/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [2, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status: Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 15/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (9, 17lbs, aimed on walker)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:   Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, aimed in on Bio-Walker, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room doorway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [1, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [7, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [0, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, dislocated wrist.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Prototype Bio-Walker
Pilot: Fine
Armor: Minor Trauma, mild acid corrosion
Health: Wounded, Regenerating.
Weapons,
Primary: Psionic Foci (Damaged, -1 to active kinetics)
Secondary: Unknown
Range,
Taric, Dom: Short
Tarran: Long
Trol: Medium

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 02:49:47 pm

Keep firing!

Holy hell, Tired Taric is dangerous taric ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Taric continues to use porn to great effect
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 02:50:51 pm

Yeah, you got bloody lucky to get that Marksman bonus.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 02:59:41 pm

Dom turned her attention away from the ceiling and back to the walker itself, now charging. Hell, maybe I should just trying jumping on it and seeing if I can't haul the bastard out. Probably not a good idea, actually. Instead she tried the acid again while falling back, to prevent getting trampled.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 03:28:13 pm

"HAH! Didn't like that, did 'ya?! Screw you and the rest of your buddies!"

Reload and fire again at one of the walker's legs.

Wow, it's just not Hake's day rolling two 1s and getting two -1s from me damaging his rail.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Trollan on March 15, 2011, 05:48:01 pm

Get into best range for my fenrir, headshot hake

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 15, 2011, 06:11:38 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 15, 2011, 10:53:10 am

I could be a guy sent in before the gate screwed up to help the Technocracy side of the base, but due to my refusal to cooperate could just be an un-psionic prisoner. (Not having gone through the Orientation becuse I don't cooperate with them)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 07:19:40 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 15, 2011, 06:11:38 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 15, 2011, 10:53:10 am

I could be a guy sent in before the gate screwed up to help the Technocracy side of the base, but due to my refusal to cooperate could just be an un-psionic prisoner. (Not having gone through the Orientation becuse I don't cooperate with them)

Yeah sorry, saw and forgot to reply.

That should work fine... You'll wait until Chapter 2 to added to the group though

Now I just need to feel out whether I can work with five people at once well enough.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 15, 2011, 07:22:10 pm

OK, that works. I bet you could! After all, you do simulate turns for all the independent fighters and allies...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2011, 11:09:37 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 3 (2)
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last)

Unchained Link: 4 (5)

Taric Sizier: 3 (1)
Tarran Smith: 1
Trol Grane: 4 (1)
Dominique Wakeman: 4 (3)

Unchained Link

The link prepares for Hake's reckless charge, throwing force his way in a blind attempt to slow him down. [Slam 3-2+2+2-1 Linked, tiring] [Walker Shield roll 3+2] The link is tiring, and it shows. The tightly directed force that punched through his shields before is in little evidence, and the blow scatters into the shield in a flash of heated atmosphere.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 02:59:41 pm

Dom turned her attention away from the ceiling and back to the walker itself, now charging. Hell, maybe I should just trying jumping on it and seeing if I can't haul the bastard out. Probably not a good idea, actually. Instead she tried the acid again while falling back, to prevent getting trampled.

You stand aside and spray more acid on Hake's shields. [Auto-hit] The shielding crackles under stress briefly [Will roll 3+2+1-2 Prepared, difficulty] but the walker is prepared this time. The shield pops forward a half-inch for a moment, springing the acid off the shielding. Damnit. Some of those incendiary canisters or a grenade would be helpful right about now.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 15, 2011, 05:48:01 pm

Get into best range for my fenrir, headshot hake

Apparently you're a little confused, and you run back the direction you just ran away from. [Dex 3] Running back you raise your pistol and cut loose, aiming for the Walker's center of mass. [Quickshot 2-1 running shot] [Shield 4+2-2] You strike the shield obliquely, doing absolutely nothing to it.

You are back in short range.

---

Hake Nohken

[Walker Dex 3+1] The walker covers the distance to the unchained in seconds with long pounding strides. [Disrupt 4+2+1-1] Hake slams one of the Mech's rail tipped arms directly into the shield. [Shield roll 3+2] The shield crackles ominously has the arm pierces, and then fills with a thousand rainbows of color. [Hake will roll 6 (insanity modifier roll +2) Vs Praetor Morgan Will 2+2+2-1] The shield explodes inwards to the sound of Hakes psychic laughter, leaving the Unchained briefly unprotected.

Hake is now at melee range with the unchained, distance to Trol, Taric, and Dom increased to medium.
---
 
Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 02:49:47 pm

Keep firing!

You keep firing on Hake even as he charges on the Unchained group. [Marksman 4] [Walker shield 6+2-3] Hake, insane though he may be, made a point to reinforce the shielding on his hind and flanks. Apparently he considers you a threat, you feel flattered.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 03:28:13 pm

"HAH! Didn't like that, did 'ya?! Screw you and the rest of your buddies!"

Reload and fire again at one of the walker's legs.

[Dex 6+2] You reload the rifle and push another sabot into the speed loader for good measure without even taking your eyes from the target. [Marksman 3+1+1] [Shield roll 2+2-3] You smash a round through the ripple of Taric's deflected shot, [Armor 1-5 (Bonus negated)] and the heavy round blasts a hole through the 'knee' joint of the walker, splattering ichor and chitin bits everywhere.

(Walker is Heavily wounded, mobility is compromised.)

---

Prototype Bio-walker

Leg disabled, ORS ineffective. Rail fluctuation stabilized. Begin kinetic bracing. System focus failing, deploy stimulant sacs.

The walker's damaged leg begins to shimmer with energy, [Kinetics 4] making a brace to restore some motion to the leg.

---

Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Exhausted
Dom is Fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 40/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [1, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status: Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 15/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (8, 17lbs, aimed on walker)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:   Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (0, 20lbs, aimed in on Bio-Walker, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x1 (1)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room doorway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [1, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [6, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, dislocated wrist.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Prototype Bio-Walker
Pilot: Fine
Armor: Minor Trauma, mild acid corrosion, Leg damaged (Mobility Rolls -3)
Health: Wounded, Regenerating.
Weapons,
Primary: Psionic Foci
Secondary: Unknown
Range,
Taric, Trol, Dom: Medium
Tarran: Long

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

Must...Keep...Firing

EDIT: Will the person asking for the nubile bodies going to be modkilled, banhammered or any other nasty fate?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:25:52 pm

Yes! Perfect shot!

Pull out my Jormungandr and reload it. Fire at the other walker's leg if I have the time.

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

EDIT: Will the person asking for the nubile bodies going to be modkilled, banhammered or any other nasty fate?

Why are you asking...?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 11:29:59 pm

"Damn it!" Dom growled, putting away the carbine. It wasn't doing any good here, and she was sure her pistol wasn't going to do any better. That left two options: jump on the mech, pry open the cockpit, and yank the bastard out with her bare hands, or try psionics. She wasn't nearly as skilled as the Praetor, but she might have the advantage of surprise. What should I do...? She wasn't sure she could get through the shield if she tried the first option. All right, something else then.

She thought back to orientation. Telekinesis was just one of the few things she had been shown; there was the possibility of trying to cut the walker down or just hit it as hard as she could with everything she had. Its leg was already injured, so knocking it over seemed to be the better choice, and she gathered her mental energy. "All right you big bastard, you're going down!" she growled as she unleashed it.

Going for a Slam with 20Kn, 5' radius, centered on the bio-walker's torso. And who's asking for nubile NPCs anyway?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:34:14 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:25:52 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

EDIT: Will the person asking for the nubile bodies going to be modkilled, banhammered or any other nasty fate?

Why are you asking...?

Just wondering...>_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:35:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 11:29:59 pm

And who's asking for nubile NPCs anyway?

Taric.

He's... having a period of... something.

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:34:14 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:25:52 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

EDIT: Will the person asking for the nubile bodies going to be modkilled, banhammered or any other nasty fate?

Why are you asking...?

Just wondering...>_>

Uh huh, yeah, whatever you say...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Trollan on March 15, 2011, 11:36:38 pm

Shoot some more with the irin

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:37:07 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:35:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 11:29:59 pm

And who's asking for nubile NPCs anyway?

Taric.

He's... having a period of... something.

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:34:14 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:25:52 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

EDIT: Will the person asking for the nubile bodies going to be modkilled, banhammered or any other nasty fate?

Why are you asking...?

Just wondering...>_>

Uh huh, yeah, whatever you say...

I'm not asking...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:41:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:37:07 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:35:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 11:29:59 pm

And who's asking for nubile NPCs anyway?

Taric.

He's... having a period of... something.

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:34:14 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:25:52 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

EDIT: Will the person asking for the nubile bodies going to be modkilled, banhammered or any other nasty fate?

Why are you asking...?

Just wondering...>_>

Uh huh, yeah, whatever you say...

I'm not asking...

Uh, yes you are. Because up 'til now we've pretty much forgot about them. Until you asked.

Also:

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 07:17:19 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:14:40 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2011, 07:14:06 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 14, 2011, 07:07:00 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 14, 2011, 05:14:36 pm

[Draignean Precognition Roll 6] I sense the requests for next chapter involve nubile NPCs.

Uhhhh, no thanks.

Why are you looking at me?

I'm* wasn't.

I am now though.

I wasn't going to ask...

*Doh, silly spelling mistake.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:42:45 pm

Err, I'm asking if the person that asks is going to die horribly...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 11:46:04 pm

Eh, that's doubtful. The worst that could happen is you'll roll a 1 and end up with the exact opposite of what you want, probably.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:47:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:42:45 pm

Err, I'm asking if the person that asks is going to die horribly...

Yes, but you asked after all of us have forgotten about it. No one's going to ask if we've all forgotten about it. The only person that would ask about asking about a question after everyone else's forgotten about it is someone who wants to ask the question. 'Ya see what I'm getting at here?

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 11:46:04 pm

Eh, that's doubtful. The worst that could happen is you'll roll a 1 and end up with the exact opposite of what you want, probably.

Or get turned into a girl. THE Ultimate Punishment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:49:57 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 11:46:04 pm

Eh, that's doubtful. The worst that could happen is you'll roll a 1 and end up with the exact opposite of what you want, probably.

Come on, Please don't tempt me with humor...

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:47:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:42:45 pm

Err, I'm asking if the person that asks is going to die horribly...

Yes, but you asked after all of us have forgotten about it. No one's going to ask if we've all forgotten about it. The only person that would ask about asking about a question after everyone else's forgotten about it is someone who wants to ask the question. 'Ya see what I'm getting at here?

I'm not asking if I'll get modkilled...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 16, 2011, 12:26:36 am

Between each chapter I'll have a period where you all can complain and tell me what you liked, disliked, and what you want.

Nubile NPCs was just something I predicted Taric to ask for... If he was going to roll for it, [1] would probably be nubile transvestite strippers. No, I wont kill you for asking for anything. Look at you askance, sure. Modkill you? Nah.

Quote

Going for a Slam with 1400Kn, 5' radius, centered on the bio-walker's torso. And who's asking for nubile NPCs anyway?

Uh serious... 1400kN would cost 7000 Stamina.

If you pulled it off you would kill yourself, everyone in the immediate area, and every electrical system within shouting difference.


Now that I look at it the costs seem a bit high for the whole slam thing to be effective. Reduced to 1 point per kN of force.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 16, 2011, 12:36:49 am

Whoops, my bad. I thought it was five points per 200Kn. I see now that's 200 lbs. So, uh, 1 point per KN... I'll modify my turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 16, 2011, 08:43:26 am

Ah ok, Just wondering.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 16, 2011, 01:33:52 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:25:52 pm

Yes! Perfect shot!

Pull out my Jormungandr and reload it. Fire at the other walker's leg if I have the time.

So reload the Assault rifle and and fire with the Ichneumon, or fire with the Jormungandr?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 16, 2011, 03:52:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 16, 2011, 01:33:52 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 15, 2011, 11:25:52 pm

Yes! Perfect shot!

Pull out my Jormungandr and reload it. Fire at the other walker's leg if I have the time.

So reload the Assault rifle and and fire with the Ichneumon, or fire with the Jormungandr?

With the Jormungander. I don't have any more ammo for the Ichne-...

Oh, wait, I do have ammo for it. Huh, 'thought it was out.

ACTION CHANGE: Reload my Ichneumon and fire at the other leg.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 16, 2011, 09:02:59 pm

Darnit, someone post! >:(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 16, 2011, 09:04:12 pm

err... No that i look at it, that would be my fault...

I was waiting on Trol, who already posted.

So I've been waiting most of the day to post the next action because I missed Trol...

*Fail palm.*

I'll run it shortly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 16, 2011, 09:05:29 pm

*Faceplate smash*

Well I think we found a bug in the system :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 16, 2011, 09:34:34 pm

Eh, it's my fault for burying his post within quote pyramids. Feel free to throw rotten tomatoes at me. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 16, 2011, 10:09:33 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 4
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last)

Unchained Link: 3

Taric Sizier: 3
Tarran Smith: 1
Trol Grane: 2
Dominique Wakeman: 2

Hake Nohken

[Melee 5+1] [Critical roll 3 vs Hake precognition 3+2, confirm failed] Ignoring the walker's damaged leg Hake slices an arm brutally across the front of the unchained group, Hake reacts quickly and the Unchained back up in unison but the front ranks just aren't fast enough and the shimmering rail on the arm slices a pair of of the foremost unchained into chunks. Praetor Morgan's scream of rage is barely human when echoed through the lips of the remaining unchained.

Unchained link reduced by 2, 16 remain

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 15, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

Must...Keep...Firing

Barely even thinking now you pull the trigger again, keeping a marksman's slow steady rhythm. A part of you is vaguely aware that you're going to need to be carried away from this fight once the adrenaline and endorphin cocktail fades, but this just isn't the time for that. [Marksman 4] [Walker shield roll 3+2-3] The beam burns through, suffering only slightly from the shield and sears into to armor [Armor roll 2+3-3] burning into the walker's back again.

---

Unchained link

Foregoing shields in blind rage Morgan copies whatever the hell Hake was doing earlier. [Voidcracker 5+2+2-1 tiring] Except he does it effectively. The entire room falls into twilight as the unchained draw in energy. [Unchained general stamina 3] A few of them are visibly pale and shaking but they remain standing.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 15, 2011, 11:36:38 pm

Shoot some more with the irin

Setting the pistol back in its holster you close the distance to Hake while you draw the Irin, [Dex 2] You fire a too soon and are out of the Irin's optimum range. [Marksman 6] [Shield roll 2+4+2] At this range the shot from the Irin is too diffuse to penetrate and merely makes a couple of flashy sparks.

The Irin is discharged.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2011, 11:29:59 pm

"Damn it!" Dom growled, putting away the carbine. It wasn't doing any good here, and she was sure her pistol wasn't going to do any better. That left two options: jump on the mech, pry open the cockpit, and yank the bastard out with her bare hands, or try psionics. She wasn't nearly as skilled as the Praetor, but she might have the advantage of surprise. What should I do...? She wasn't sure she could get through the shield if she tried the first option. All right, something else then.

She thought back to orientation. Telekinesis was just one of the few things she had been shown; there was the possibility of trying to cut the walker down or just hit it as hard as she could with everything she had. Its leg was already injured, so knocking it over seemed to be the better choice, and she gathered her mental energy. "All right you big bastard, you're going down!" she growled as she unleashed it.

 

The injured walker could topple if you hit it hard enough, and hit it you shall. [Slam 20kN, 5', 4] (-20 Stamina) [Walker shield roll 2+2] The psionic attack crunches against the shield, scattering argent and fiery red particles as it does so. Normally the Walker wouldn't have had any trouble adjusting to the force of the blast, but with the injured leg, well to every action.... [Luck roll 5] The shield was hard and the blast  even though it doesn't penetrate causes the walker to rock sideways. [Walker dex 1-3 (Bonus negated)] It staggers sideways on the seeping leg and topples over with a loud thud.

-2 to Hake's next initiative roll, you are exhausted.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 16, 2011, 03:52:34 pm

Reload my Ichneumon and fire at the other leg.

[Dex roll 3+2] You work the speedloader through the rifle with lightning speed, firing the heavy weapon once more. Your shoulder is going to have some bruises from this baby. [Marksman 4+1+1] [Shield roll 4+2-3] [Confirm critical 3 walker armor 4+3-5, confirmed] The armor piercing slug blasts through the Walker's other knee joint, crippling the thing's mobility.

Walker is severely wounded

----

Prototype Bio-Walker

Legs disables, mobility hampered. Hibernation recommended for survival, overridden by control. Deploy primary ORS sacs to damage areas to augment psionic bracing

The walker shudders and begins trying to rise on the ruins of it's legs, which are more ORS than leg when it comes to the knees. Knowing the thing is alive and aware makes it a pitiful sight.


---

Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Exhausted
Dom is Exhausted

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 20/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [1, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status: Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 15/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (7, 17lbs, aimed on walker)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:   Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (0, 20lbs, aimed in on Bio-Walker, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
1' sabot packs x1 (1)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room doorway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [0, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [6, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, dislocated wrist.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Prototype Bio-Walker
Pilot: Fine
Armor: Minor Trauma, mild acid corrosion, Legs crippled (Mobility Rolls -5) anything beyond a walk is impossible.
Health: Severely Wounded, Regenerating.
Weapons,
Primary: Psionic Foci
Secondary: Unknown
Range,
Taric, Trol, Dom: Medium
Tarran: Long

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 16, 2011, 10:13:14 pm

Fire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 16, 2011, 10:15:53 pm

Reload the last Sabot into the Ichneumon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 16, 2011, 10:20:28 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 16, 2011, 10:15:53 pm

Put in another speedloader and load a round in.

You have one round left, not enough to put one in the speed loader.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 16, 2011, 10:26:47 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 16, 2011, 10:20:28 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 16, 2011, 10:15:53 pm

Put in another speedloader and load a round in.

You have one round left, not enough to put one in the speed loader.

...What? Uh... Oh... Meh. Changed the action. I really wish the weapon had a straightforward clip reloading. Kinda confusing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 16, 2011, 10:28:45 pm

Hmm... I'll work that out when we start Ch. 2. (I don't like changing things mid-chapter without a very good reason.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Trollan on March 16, 2011, 10:35:44 pm

shoot with fenrir

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 16, 2011, 10:46:30 pm

Poor Walker. It should rebel against the independents and its pilot, and join the Unchained!

Anyway, when I'm free, I think I'll try to intimidate enemies with insane screaming like Powder Maceman insane people.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 02:08:39 am

Panting heavily, Dom watched the thing fall over. Good... bastard... she thought as she fell to her hands and knees, too tired to even stay standing. Damn it... just need to catch my breath... She managed to fall back clumsily into a sitting position so she could better keep an eye on the walker and rested for the moment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 11:29:32 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 16, 2011, 10:46:30 pm

Poor Walker. It should rebel against the independents and its pilot, and join the Unchained!

Why would it join the unchained?  ;)

Yes I realize everyone has posted, but I don't have a good segment of uninterrupted time right now, maybe 2 hours until I can start writing it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 01:40:54 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 1-2
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last)

Unchained Link: 4

Taric Sizier: 2
Tarran Smith: 5
Trol Grane: 4
Dominique Wakeman: 2

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 16, 2011, 10:15:53 pm

Reload the last Sabot into the Ichneumon.

Hake may have fallen but that doesn't mean he isn't still dangerous, you push your last sabot into the Ichneumon before settling your sights back on the Walker.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 16, 2011, 10:35:44 pm

shoot with fenrir

[Dex 3+1 distance] You get a little closer to the damaged mech and open fire with your pistol once you get into range. [Marksman 4] [Shield roll 4+2-2] [Luck 3] The energy weapon fizzles harmlessly against the fallen walker's shielding.

---

Unchained link

[Voidcracker roll 3+2+1-1-1 Tiring] The energy absorbing sphere reaches out, lengthening into a blade that's only visible by the way it disrupts light. [Walker Shield roll 5+2-2] The blade hit's the shield and stops, continuing to draw energy, sending ripples through the shield bubble. [Luck roll 3] Whatever this thing is doing to Hake it's being hell on the unchained, and one of them literally explodes into flames and falls to the ground.

15 Unchained remain

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 16, 2011, 10:13:14 pm

Fire!

Your mind drifts as you continue taking potshots at the Walker's exposed back. [Marksman 2] Too much drifting it seems, and the bolt of light scars the far wall.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 02:08:39 am

Panting heavily, Dom watched the thing fall over. Good... bastard... she thought as she fell to her hands and knees, too tired to even stay standing. Damn it... just need to catch my breath... She managed to fall back clumsily into a sitting position so she could better keep an eye on the walker and rested for the moment.

Beating the shit out of people with your mind is hard work, [Stamina roll 3+1] and you sit and get some air into your body for a moment. The fight seems to be well in hand, as long as the unchained don't get stupid suddenly.

+5 Stamina

---

Prototype Bio-walker

Imminent destruction, ORS reserves depleted, stimulant reserves depleted. Psionic attack ready to breach psionic shielding... No known course of allowed action will avert crisis.

The walker manages to get into a kneeling position through a combination of using its arms and psionics, strange, it doesn't seem to be doing anything much right now.

---

Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Exhausted
Dom is Exhausted

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 25/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [1, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status: Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 15/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (6, 17lbs, aimed on walker)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:   Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, aimed in on Bio-Walker, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room doorway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [0, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [5, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, dislocated wrist.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Prototype Bio-Walker
Pilot: Fine
Armor: Minor Trauma, mild acid corrosion, Legs crippled (Mobility Rolls -5) anything beyond a walk is impossible.
Health: Severely Wounded, Regenerating.
Weapons,
Primary: Psionic Foci
Secondary: Unknown
Range,
Taric, Dom: Medium
Tarran: Long
Trol: Close

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 01:42:13 pm

Lie down

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 01:45:25 pm

"Damn it... what the hell do we have to do to that thing?" Dom wondered aloud. Another of the Unchained had fallen. "Shit, that's bad." She got to her feet unsteadily and moved towards the group, drawing her Abassy and taking a shot at the walker as she went.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 01:49:41 pm

Question: would it be possible to fly using psionics, or atleast glide?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 01:59:32 pm

Glide yes, fly...

Well that would be very VERY tricky.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 02:00:04 pm

Say if someone was thrown?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 02:01:34 pm

...

Yes, if you were thrown then gliding afterward would only be a major potentially fatal pain, rather than a hideously risky, probably fatal pain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 02:02:32 pm

I meant the flying...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 02:05:40 pm

I'm starting to wonder what you're up to. :-\ That might not be a good sign. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 02:06:29 pm

Lift off isn't the hard bit, the hard bit is that you would have to custom fabricate whatever you're using to fly with out of psionics that are hard enough to stop air.

To actually fly, 50 Stamina per turn in normal atmosphere and gravity, minimum.  So you'd need a massive energy source or a carapace.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 02:08:00 pm

Better start designing that carapace.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 02:12:22 pm

It's out of your league, a carapace is created biological entity (Like the walker unit, except it's about as big as a suit of full body armor.) just popping off to the lab and making one is impossible.

They are upcoming content for Ch. 2

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 02:13:44 pm

Well time to head to the lab with them :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 02:14:15 pm

Just a question out of curiosity because there's no way I'm actually going to try it, but would it be possible to emulate rocket-jumping with Slams? Because I was thinking that if you could use them correctly/carefully you could change direction in mid-air and things like that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 02:16:47 pm

Damn, I have a burst of inspiration now :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 02:24:34 pm

Damn it. lol. My curiosity is going to get the better of me again, I can just feel it, so... whatcha thinking?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 02:25:52 pm

No it doesn't involve any sex.

Dom could use Taric as a thrown weapon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 02:28:25 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 02:14:15 pm

Just a question out of curiosity because there's no way I'm actually going to try it, but would it be possible to emulate rocket-jumping with Slams? Because I was thinking that if you could use them correctly/carefully you could change direction in mid-air and things like that.

Yes that would work...  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 02:33:39 pm

Ah, cool. @Taric: That's good, since it seems like that comes up a lot. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 17, 2011, 03:23:49 pm

Shoot the walker in it's least wounded spot.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 02:33:39 pm

Ah, cool. @Taric: That's good, since it seems like that comes up a lot. :P

Indeed. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Trollan on March 17, 2011, 05:46:26 pm

STAB THE WALKER!!!!

every fight needs at least one use of a knife

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 06:19:47 pm

Alright Trol, choice of perks for you... (Update in a little bit, spring fever :( )

Disruptor: Shields just don't like you, and you really don't like them.
Effect: On a natural 4-6 when striking a shield the person maintaining the shield must make a will roll or lose the shield. The same rule applies against shields that you are maintaining.

Knife in a gunfight: Something just makes it natural for you to try and slash the crap out of your opponent, especially when they've got something with some range on it.
Effect: Auto confirmed critical hits when using melee weapons against an opponent with a ranged weapon. Your own range increment is 10' shorter.  (5-25' Short, 26-60' medium, 61-110' Long)
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 06:20:58 pm

Knife beats bio-mech :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Trollan on March 17, 2011, 07:01:23 pm

Pfft, easy choice.

Knife in a gunfight perk for me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 07:13:26 pm

Personally I'd have gone with disruptor, but hey, that's me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Trollan on March 17, 2011, 08:49:59 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 07:13:26 pm

Personally I'd have gone with disruptor, but hey, that's me.

Has to fit flavor-wise, plus, i dont only play to win, i play for fun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 09:22:07 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 4 (2)
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last 2)

Unchained Link: 3 (4)
Voidcracker: (Auto last 1)

Taric Sizier: 4 (6)
Tarran Smith: 3 (3)
Trol Grane: 3 (2)
Dominique Wakeman: 5

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 01:45:25 pm

"Damn it... what the hell do we have to do to that thing?" Dom wondered aloud. Another of the Unchained had fallen. "Shit, that's bad." She got to her feet unsteadily and moved towards the group, drawing her Abassy and taking a shot at the walker as she went.

'

Drawing yourself up you move towards the monstrosity, [dex 5, you are now in short range] firing your weapon with surprising accuracy considering the fact that guns aren't your thing, you're moving, and you're exhausted.  [Marksman 4] [Shield roll 5+2-1-2 energy drain] The walker may be wounded, but her shields are still intact. The heavy round deforms and makes it through with barely enough force to plink the Walker's armor.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 01:42:13 pm

Lie down

You lie on the ground, you aren't sure why but something tells you that this was a good plan. [Stamina 2] This metal floor is really comfy... maybe a couple of... minutes rest...

---

Hake Nohken

Hake lashes out again, not physically this time. [Blade 3+2+1-1-2 energy drain] Lashing out with a slender blade at the independents. [Morgan Precognition 3+2-1 tiring] The blade forms slowly, and Morgan's massed independents either hit the deck or step backwards to avoid the slash.

---

Unchained Link

[Hake shield roll 1-2-2 (Bonus negated energy drain] The strange energy lance that Morgan is pressing absorbs the shield and punches through, [Walker Armor roll 4+3-2 Vs Voidcracker 4+2+1-1-1 tiring] and begins literally chewing through the armor, tearing off one tiny bit of armor at a time. You feel your loose hair and clothing begin the drift slowly toward the Praetor's psionic weapon.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 17, 2011, 03:23:49 pm

Shoot the walker in it's least wounded spot.

You aim for the walker's center of mass and aim carefully for a moment, choosing your moment with care. [Marksman 2+1+1] Apparently this whole care thing is overrated and you very nearly miss, hitting the Walker where its shoulder should be. [Armor roll 2+3-5] Spewing yet more ichor over the independents, you hope they get complimentary dry cleaning.

Ichneumon is out of ammo
You have no more ammo for the ichneumon.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 17, 2011, 05:46:26 pm

STAB THE WALKER!!!!

[Intuition roll: This is the most awesome idea you've ever had, and nothing could possibly go wrong!] You charge the Walker with your dinky little knife raised, shouting a heathen battlecry. [Dex 2] You slip and slide some but you reach the walker intact (if a little off balance) and attack it with your knife. [Melee 2-1 off balance Vs Armor 3+3] Your little knife threatens to snap when stabbed against the walker's thick chitin. Honestly, this stuff deflects bullets, what did you expect?

---

Voidcracker

The massive energy draw from the beam reaches the maximum extent that Morgan control without killing himself, and it breaks free as it was designed to. [Intensity roll 4] [Walker luck roll 5] [Hake luck roll 4] [Trol luck roll 6] The explosion rips large chunks of the walker right off and sends it flying backwards, but it remains roughly alive. (Walker is now Near Death) Hake is shielded by the blast by the walker, and is only fractionally damaged by bits of chitin flying around inside the carapace. (Hake is hurt) Trol being near enough to stab the Walker with a hold out knife is caught in the blast but jumps on top of the sliding walker like a boss, and remains somehow unharmed.

Walker armor is compromised (50% chance to negate armor bonus to +1)
Unchained distance to walker increased to medium
Taric distance to walker decreased to short 
Dom distance to walker decreased to short

---

Prototype Bio-walker

_{...And now with flailing hands we throw...}

You can't be sure, but you think you hear faint poetry coming from the walker. Stranger and stranger.

---

Status
Warning: Tarran's health is below 50%
Warning: Taric's health is below 30%
Warning: Trol's health is below 50%

Trol is Fatigued
Taric is Exhausted
Dom is Exhausted

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/100
Stamina: 25/100
Carried Weight: 86/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, perforated. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 3 stripes, fine. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [1, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, In offhand]
Crude bandages x1 [1lb]
Status: Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/70
Stamina: 15/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, fine. [35lbs]
Inv:
Taric's ALR Broadbeam (6, 17lbs, aimed on walker)
Energy Cell x2
Energy Cell 1/2
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip
Brail porn magazine.
Status:   Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, lying down, drowsy.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 2 stripes. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (0, 20lbs, aimed in on Bio-Walker, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1 partial .115 spike clip (10, neg)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
2 Energy cells
2 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A0, E35, 16lbs,)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, turret room doorway.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 30/100
Carried Weight: 33/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, heavily burned. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [0, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [0, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [5, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (In hand, 1lb)
Status:  Inside Independent complex, Murder Hall, dislocated wrist.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Prototype Bio-Walker
Pilot: Hurt
Armor: Compromised, mild acid corrosion, Legs crippled (Mobility Rolls -5) anything beyond a walk is impossible.
Health: Near death, Regenerating.
Weapons,
Primary: Psionic Foci
Secondary: Unknown
Range,
Taric, Dom: short
Tarran: Long
Trol: melee

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 09:24:25 pm

Sleep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 17, 2011, 09:31:11 pm

"Urgh, whew, getting numb. Just a little more, Tarran, just a little more..."

Pull out my Jormungandr and reload.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 10:11:00 pm

Dom moved over towards Praetor Morgan. "Looks like you lost a couple of guys, want me to lend a hand?" she asked, offering to join the Unchained link.

EDIT: Wait, just realized Trol's on the walker. o.O Edited action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Trollan on March 17, 2011, 10:38:44 pm

aaaaw yeeeeaaaaah
Spout a cheesy one liner while shotgunning the walker

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 11:32:30 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken : 4
Unfinished Prototype Walker: (Auto Last)

Unchained Link: 5

Taric Sizier: 6
Tarran Smith: 3
Trol Grane: 2 (5)
Dominique Wakeman: 2 (2)

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 17, 2011, 09:24:25 pm

Sleep.

When life gives you smashfests between psionics and startlingly poetic biological machines, it's a good time to hit the hay. Exhausted you actually managed to close your eyes and drift off.

You are asleep.

---

Unchained link

[blade 5+2+1-1-1-2] Praetor morgan senses victory and manifests a lance of psionic energy, stabbing into the Walkers damaged carapace. [Walker armor 1 (bonus negated)] The lance pierces the Walker and shreds the armor open, exposing Hake to the air. He's alternating between laughing and sobbing, even though nerve cables link to his body at various points and blood trickles from several shrapnel wounds. Fucking hell, this bastard needs to die. The blasted carapace quivers around him, trying to rise and close back around the pilot. The spasms slow and finally cease as the walker's brains die one by one.

Prototype Bio-Walker has been killed.

---

Hake Nohken

The walker dying barely seems to affect Hake's generally mood of completely insane, and he tries to rip himself free of the cables tying him to the dead organism. [Str roll 1] It isn't easy to rip something like that out of your own flesh though, and he struggles in vain, screaming rage all the while.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 17, 2011, 09:31:11 pm

"Urgh, whew, getting numb. Just a little more, Tarran, just a little more..."

Pull out my Jormungandr and reload.

Your shoulder feels like hamburger but you draw the assault rifle drop in another magazine.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 17, 2011, 10:38:44 pm

Spout a cheesy one liner while shotgunning the walker

"You're dead, you're dead, get that through your stupid no-brain head." you rhyme wittily before firing the fenrir at hake's struggling body. [Quickshot roll 4+1+1 target restrained] [Confirm critical auto-confirmed, target not wearing armor. Unable to use psionics.] Under the point blank particle discharge the man's head literally explodes backwards, redecorating the interior of the walker in red.

Hake Nohken, Fallen Praetor of the Unchained has fallen.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 10:11:00 pm

Dom forced herself onward. She could rest when the fight was over; she'd never given up before and she wasn't about to start now. She put away the Abassy and put the riot shield on her back to free up her hands. "Get out here, you bastard!" she yelled, charging another Slam, this time intended to drive the walker into the ground as hard as possible.

Gathering the last of your strength you slam even more force into the walker. [Slam 20kN 5', 4] Unfortunately the Unchained already polished off the walker and Trol blew out Hake. Your slam only causes a fountain of gore to spray into the air, and by extension into Trol. Damn, that shit must taste foul.








Chapter 1 has come to an end, post your closing actions here and I'll wrap things up for the start of Chapter 2!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 17, 2011, 11:35:07 pm

Oops, sorry Serious. Didn't catch your edit in time. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 17, 2011, 11:41:14 pm

lol, no problem. I'm just happy I didn't kill Trol.

Dom ran a hand through her hair. At some point it had gotten loose from its customary ponytail; she'd have to tie it back again soon. It could get irritating left down. For now she walked over to the sleeping Taric and crouched, taking out the bandages. "Damn, he got roughed up," she muttered. I'd better get him patched up for now, although all of us are gonna need to see the docs after this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 17, 2011, 11:42:59 pm

"Hugh, finally. I sure hope this was worth it."

Lay down and rest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Ze Spy on March 18, 2011, 01:11:17 am

I'd just guess there is a waiting list

Name: James Ramirez
Appearance: A Tall 42 year old Man
Gender: Male
Profession(See Spoiler Above): Sympathetic Scanner
Skills (See Spoiler Below): 4 Marksman, 1 Fighting
Character Bio: A Soldier of World war III, Ramirez was locked in Cryogenic suspension when the Technocrats came running, only to be released to be a sucky Sympatheic scanner a Hundred years later
Stats,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 19
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char):1
Intelligence (Int):1
Willpower: (Will):1

Inb4RAMIREZDOEVERYTHING

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:02:17 am

That is a heck of a dex...

Hmm...

Ideas are coming to mind, I'll voice them when I start up Chapter 2's BS.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 03:07:42 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 18, 2011, 01:11:17 am

...
Skills (See Spoiler Below): 4 Marksman, 1 Fighting
...
Dexterity (Dex): 19
...

Looks like I have a rival sniper. >:O

...I'm still more charismatic than you though, so haha!

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:02:17 am

That is a heck of a dex...

Yeah, 19 dex. Don't know why Ze spy didn't pump it up to 21 or down to 18, though, since the bonuses are only 1/6 per 3 points.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 18, 2011, 09:16:32 am

Yay, I get to join soon, yaaaaaay! (OOC: James never curses. He just doesn't. Also, can his eyes change color when he's using psionics, if he ever gets oriented, so one iris is blue and the other is gray?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 09:18:54 am

SLEEP! :D

Away from the porn mag if possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Trollan on March 18, 2011, 10:03:09 am

fall asleep, preferably standing up for the lulz

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:27:14 am

Your actions are logged, lot's of fun and amazing things are happening while you all are... asleep on the field of victory.

Okay, new content/mechanics for Chapter 2

-The jungle (Which is cool beyond words) outside of the Unchained outpost

-Vehicle Travel

-Brand new armor system* so you can eventually pummel through somebody, they can pummel through you

-Powder's character gets introduced

-My character gets introduced

-Ze Spy's character may get introduced (All depends on him)

Added content by request,

-Nubile NPCs pulled straight from old film noir and old science fiction. (Pretty, perpetually torn clothing, you know.)

-Some forewarning before boss fights

Now, chapter 1 was slightly longer than the prologue, so you should have more of an opinion now. Same drill, what did you like, dislike, and want to beat my head into my shoulders for?






*

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Armor

Armor has a health rating, your armor taking damage is usually a good thing because it means that you aren't taking that damage. The better the armor, the more health it has in general. So,

Light body armor health is 50, Medium is 100, and heavy is 150

Armor can soak 20% of its current health, and will soak a minimum of 5% of it's base health. Making a low armor roll will reduce the amount of damage that is soaked by the armor, and any damage that isn't soaked goes straight to you. Making a high armor roll will decrease the damage of the shot, so less damage to the armor.

So light body armor can take 10 damage off of a single shot when it's at pristine condition, while the heavy can soak 30 damage of a single shot.

Armor also has encumbrance, which will be indicated by a single digit. This number is subtracted from your observation, dodge, and mobility bonus rolls. (I.e you have a dex of 6 and a dodge of 4, Normally you would always get a +1 to your dodging. If you were wearing heavy body armor (Enc 6) you would have no chance at all of getting +1 to your dodge roll)

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:35:12 am

Now Ze spy, you can either wait until somebody dies, or you can be a villain who is going to fight against the group and in all probability die. Or at least become horrible disfigured and come back for an encore later. (Because that's what horribly disfigured villains do.)

If you choose to accept this mission I'll give you a few changes you can make to your character sheet and some money to spend at the local henchpersons-R-us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 18, 2011, 11:35:22 am

Awesome! I'm going to join yeeeees!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:35:56 am

What, No nubile NPCs :P [/badoldjoke]

Quite good, keep it going :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:37:22 am

Hey, you can still ask for Nubile NPCs, there's room to change.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:37:48 am

Mind implimenting them then? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 18, 2011, 11:38:31 am

O.o

Anyway, when are we going to have the first turn of Chapter 2?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:43:17 am

It'll be a little while until I'm confident everyone has their say, maybe a day or so. It'll be even longer until your character gets introduced, sorry.

(WTF, no one raises an eyebrow when I announce my character is going to be stepping in?)

EDIT: Nubile NPCs added to the list of Ch. 2's features.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:44:12 am

Eh, We're used to GM characters

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:47:36 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:44:12 am

Eh, We're used to GM characters

And If I am the Grand-Arbiter who's sitting in an Archangel class cruiser?

And there is no chance in hell you're just going to say some heroic things and get me to have change of heart, I'm going to be trying to wipe the unchained out. Period.

I thought you needed a major villain to work against, and I can don my captain exposition cap for a lot of it too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:49:07 am

That's a villan, unless he gets skill progression...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:51:28 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:49:07 am

That's a villan, unless he gets skill progression...

Villains are characters too! I didn't spend 20 year of my life campaigning for villain rights to not be called a character!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:52:40 am

Fair enough...

This is giving me evil plans now  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Ze Spy on March 18, 2011, 11:56:57 am

I was tempted at first, but whatever : Wait 'til somebody dies

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 12:01:52 pm

Also, I forgot this in the earlier post but the party gets to pick a new psionic ability. One of your dormant memories was unlocked by the fight,

Bind (Kinetic)

Disrupt (Kinetic/Empathetic)

Graft (Empathetic)


No, you don't get to know what they are before you pick. Disrupt was used in the boss fight though, so you get a pretty good hint as to that one's function.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 12:04:23 pm

Graft or distrupt.

Also you might want to reconsider the no swiching sides for your character, unless he gets psionic bonuses like the matriarch ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 12:28:22 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:27:14 am

-Vehicle Travel

Oh noes, not vehicle driving sections!

Quote

-Brand new armor system* so you can eventually pummel through somebody, they can pummel through you

Yay!

Quote

-Powder's character gets introduced

Yay!

Quote

-My character gets introduced

Oooh...

Quote

-Ze Spy's character may get introduced (All depends on him)

Rawr, rival.

Quote

-Nubile NPCs pulled straight from old film noir and old science fiction. (Pretty, perpetually torn clothing, you know.)

*Cough* Errr, what?

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:47:36 am

And If I am the Grand-Arbiter who's sitting in an Archangel class cruiser?

And there is no chance in hell you're just going to say some heroic things and get me to have change of heart, I'm going to be trying to wipe the unchained out. Period.

I thought you needed a major villain to work against, and I can don my captain exposition cap for a lot of it too.

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUU-...

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 12:01:52 pm

Also, I forgot this in the earlier post but the party gets to pick a new psionic ability. One of your dormant memories was unlocked by the fight,
...

Is this individual for every member or do they effect the entire group?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 12:30:12 pm

Wait, did that-

Oh boy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 12:34:09 pm

Quote

Is this individual for every member or do they effect the entire group?

Everybody, too much of a pain otherwise.

Rationalization is that since you all went through orientation at the same time the four of you have communal memories.

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 12:30:12 pm

Wait, did that-

Oh boy.

What?

Quote

Oh noes, not vehicle driving sections!

Don't worry, they'll be short, to the point, and something scary will probably be trying to kill you. As usual.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 12:36:43 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 12:34:09 pm

Quote

Is this individual for every member or do they effect the entire group?

Everybody, too much of a pain otherwise.

Rationalization is that since you all went through orientation at the same time the four of you have communal memories.

If it's for everyone, no opinions then. I'm not an active psionics user and never will be. Never! Never! NEVER!

...Never.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 12:37:07 pm

If it was personal I would say Bind, but since it's not I'm going to have to vote for Disrupt. Graft is useless to me (no points in empathetics at all, active or passive).  :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 12:37:53 pm

 :o

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 12:04:23 pm

Graft or distrupt.

Also you might want to reconsider the no swiching sides for your character, unless he gets psionic bonuses like the matriarch ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 12:56:26 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 12:37:53 pm

:o

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 12:04:23 pm

Graft or distrupt.

Also you might want to reconsider the no swiching sides for your character, unless he gets psionic bonuses like the matriarch ;D

I'm missing something.

Again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 12:56:59 pm

Porn mag + psionics. again...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 12:58:50 pm

You are not infecting my mind with porn!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 01:00:41 pm

What, no. I'm just going to psionically grope parts you don't have :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 01:01:32 pm

Note to self, female henchmen and mindbar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 01:03:07 pm

Well bugger.

Unless...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 01:03:36 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 01:01:32 pm

Note to self, female henchmen and mindbar.

Won't save you. Taricus is the elder god of porn mags.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 01:06:09 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 01:03:36 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 01:01:32 pm

Note to self, female henchmen and mindbar.

Won't save you. Taricus is the elder god of porn mags.

And a carapace, I'm going to need one of those too. (Christ your porn is dangerous.*)

Or I'll just blast Taric from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 01:07:11 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 01:06:09 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 01:03:36 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 01:01:32 pm

Note to self, female henchmen and mindbar.

Won't save you. Taricus is the elder god of porn mags.

And a carapace, I'm going to need one of those too. (Christ your porn is dangerous.*)

Or I'll just blast Taric from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.

Come on, I was just about to hijack the unchained :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 01:09:05 pm

Weaponizing porn...

*Shudder*

What have I done?

(Hey, I included your Nubile NPCs, you should be able to not psy-grope random men for a while!)

I look forward to this confrontation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 01:09:52 pm

Fair enough, I'll save it for the boss-fight ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 01:11:00 pm

No fair implementing an orbital laser unless one of the later missions is to either bring it down or take over it. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 01:12:11 pm

Nah, use it when you need it. It won't effect my ability to throw stumbling blocks at your knees.  8)

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 01:11:00 pm

No fair implementing an orbital laser unless one of the later missions is to either bring it down or take over it. ^^

Archangel cruiser, not orbital laser, same effect though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 01:12:46 pm

-1 Due to trauma...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 01:15:14 pm

Same request too.  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:19:52 pm

Also, I think you need to let us rest before such a boss fight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:45:08 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:19:52 pm

Also, I think you need to let us rest before such a boss fight.

but that would make it easier... The fact that by the time the end rolls around you're all bleeding, tired, and smell like cordite adds a sense of urgency to something that could turn you into a smear.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 03:46:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:19:52 pm

Also, I think you need to let us rest before such a boss fight.

And get lots and lots of super awesome weapons.

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:45:08 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:19:52 pm

Also, I think you need to let us rest before such a boss fight.

but that would make it easier... The fact that by the time the end rolls around you're all bleeding, tired, and smell like cordite adds a sense of urgency to something that could turn you into a smear.

Oh how lovely.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:47:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 03:46:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:19:52 pm

Also, I think you need to let us rest before such a boss fight.

And get lots and lots of super awesome weapons.

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:45:08 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:19:52 pm

Also, I think you need to let us rest before such a boss fight.

but that would make it easier... The fact that by the time the end rolls around you're all bleeding, tired, and smell like cordite adds a sense of urgency to something that could turn you into a smear.

Oh how lovely.

So, more guns and a little forewarning about boss fights?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:48:32 pm

Just the forewarning. I can build the awesome guns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:51:55 pm

Alright, added.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 03:53:03 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:47:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 03:46:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:19:52 pm

Also, I think you need to let us rest before such a boss fight.

And get lots and lots of super awesome weapons.

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 03:45:08 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:19:52 pm

Also, I think you need to let us rest before such a boss fight.

but that would make it easier... The fact that by the time the end rolls around you're all bleeding, tired, and smell like cordite adds a sense of urgency to something that could turn you into a smear.

Oh how lovely.

So, more guns and a little forewarning about boss fights?

Would be nice. The guns, not 100% important, but the forewarning definitely.

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:48:32 pm

Just the forewarning. I can build the awesome guns.

By the way, you still owe me a Laser Rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:53:39 pm

You find me something that uses a laser.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 1, Don't psy angry.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 03:56:47 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 03:53:39 pm

You find me something that uses a laser.

What about the Broadbeams? They use lasers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 04:00:51 pm

Okay, you just get me the broadbeam you want upgraded.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 05:22:27 pm

I guess if we're requesting stuff I want a mentor for Dom so she can have the 'get less violent by meditating and increasing her psionic abilities' type of character arc.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 05:32:36 pm

You'll have to find one on your own, but that's fine. You'll have a few calm days so it shouldn't be a problem.

Working on the villain sheets.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 05:33:53 pm

Cybernetics for Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 05:36:44 pm

Aight. I'll try to set up a scenario in which she goes to train, gets utterly thrashing in a kinetics contest, and is all like 'hey teach me' and the opponent's like 'you don't have the right attitude' and it goes from there. Bonus points if the mentor's a chick setting up obvious lesyay to shut Taric down. DISREGARD THAT SENTENCE WHAT WAS I THINKING? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 05:38:13 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 05:36:44 pm

Bonus points if the mentor's a chick setting up obvious lesyay to shut Taric down.

Shut down, You'd probably blow an arm and a leg off :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: Trollan on March 18, 2011, 05:40:44 pm

yeah, all looks good
BRING IT!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 05:54:17 pm

^^ Just messin' about, you know me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night that covers me.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 05:54:46 pm

Rrriiiggghhtt :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 06:01:19 pm

Whew, just finished writing up the villain stuff. (Check the first page, my second post)

Going to do something useful and then write up the start of Ch. 2

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:22:30 pm

Hmm, I don't wanna criticize or anything, but it might be a bad idea to have people play villains. If they wanted to screw us over they could easily get a ton of generic mooks and zerg rush one party member, take him/her down, target another party member the next round, and so on until the entire party's dead. o.O Just saying. You could get like 10 deadheads, load them all up with Satyrs with a few clips, and still have a little VP left over.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:23:45 pm

If they're commanding them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:25:42 pm

That's true too, but someone has to order henchmen so it's safe to assume the player is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:26:39 pm

Mind you, Taric could just psionically grope them ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 06:34:04 pm

Technocracy Captain is the pet master of the bunch, capable of fielding 7 very generic troopers with 250 VP left over. 7 sleipnirs is 140 of that, 2 clips each is another 24, and each gun needs an energy cell 'cause it's gauss so that's another 21 which leaves him at 65VP, the Captain himself doesn't have any equipment at all and the mooks don't have armor. Easy pickings.

I think it'll work, if it proves to be ludicrously unbalanced fate may intervene.  ;D

The Villain orders the henchman, but then there's the morale issue too. Sane people are not going to get out of cover when the last three people got brainblown for the same stunt.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:22:30 pm

You could get like 10 deadheads, load them all up with Satyrs with a few clips, and still have a little VP left over.

True enough and deadheads don't have morale, but they die at pretty much first shot to the head, are susceptible to empathetics, and the satyrs are crap pistols.

Remember I also changed the armor up, just because they get a good roll doesn't mean they hurt you if they're wielding a pop-gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:35:15 pm

And I don't think they'll be willing to fight taric after first contact with him. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 06:39:33 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:35:15 pm

And I don't think they'll be willing to fight taric after first contact with him. ;D

Captain: Get out there and fight damnit!
Mook: but sir...
Captain: but what!
Mook: That one makes me feel so pretty...
Captain: Get out there or I'll break my foot off in your ass!
Mook: I love it when you talk dirty.
Captain: $&#%(#$^@!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:41:05 pm

I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying that's what I would do in that position. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:42:01 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 06:39:33 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:35:15 pm

And I don't think they'll be willing to fight taric after first contact with him. ;D

Captain: Get out there and fight damnit!
Mook: but sir...
Captain: but what!
Mook: That one makes me feel so pretty...
Captain: Get out there or I'll break my foot off in your ass!
Mook: I love it when you talk dirty.
Captain: $&#%(#$^@!!!

The capitan will understand after he sees Taric. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 06:43:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:41:05 pm

I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying that's what I would do in that position. >.>

If you really don't like it I'll cut it off, I just wanted to include a few more people and have more exciting mini-boss fights.

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Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 06:43:41 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 06:39:33 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:35:15 pm

And I don't think they'll be willing to fight taric after first contact with him. ;D

Captain: Get out there and fight damnit!
Mook: but sir...
Captain: but what!
Mook: That one makes me feel so pretty...
Captain: Get out there or I'll break my foot off in your ass!
Mook: I love it when you talk dirty.
Captain: $&#%(#$^@!!!

Random mook 1: Hey there's a guy that looks weak let's attack him.
Taric: FEEL THE RAINBOWS.
Random mook 2: Oh god hands in places they shouldn't be.
Tarran: PEW PEW.
Dom: PUNCH PUNCH.
Trol: STAB STAB.
Random mook 3: At... least... I'm... still... pretty... feeling...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:45:15 pm

lol. Most mooks don't really get the chance to feel pretty, so...

@Draignean: Nah, it's cool. I just look for ways to exploit the system and I worry that other people do too, that's all. ^^ Don't worry about it, seriously. Give it a try first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:46:07 pm

The only problem I see with those two examples is that the mooks are female... >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 06:47:05 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:46:07 pm

The only problem I see with those two examples is that the mooks are female... >.>

Actually... mine are male. You're just making them feel like girls.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:47:44 pm

Taric: So manly that generic mooks feel like women around him?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 06:49:13 pm

Taric: So damn insane he makes the men around him feel like centerfolds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 06:49:55 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:47:44 pm

Taric: So manly that generic mooks feel like women around him?

Heh, yeah.

Someone needs to give Taric a satilite dish and link it to his brain. Conquest should be easy after that. ;D

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Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:50:43 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 06:49:55 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:47:44 pm

Taric: So manly that generic mooks feel like women around him?

Heh, yeah.

Someone needs to give Taric a satilite dish and link it to his brain. Conquest should be easy after that. ;D

Easy way to victory, assuming they won't have a +4 save.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:51:00 pm

Then again, think about what the planet would end up like... o.O Would you really want to conquer THAT world?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 06:51:36 pm

We're already living on it. ;D

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Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 06:51:56 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 06:51:00 pm

Then again, think about what the planet would end up like... o.O Would you really want to conquer THAT world?

Well... Depends on your tastes I guess. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 07:21:13 pm

I'm just imagining that each of these scenarios ends with Taric turning around like 'problem, technocracy?'

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 07:22:36 pm

Damn, now you're making me think that Taric is a decendant of duke nukem.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 07:24:06 pm

I was thinking more like Trol face.[/hideouspun]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 07:25:04 pm

Na, that's trol and his knife. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 07:47:43 pm

All, though particularly Dom since she's conscious for all of it: As Hake and the Walker die you finally have a chance to look at where you are, and have questions like, WHERE THE HELL ARE THE REST OF THE DAMN UNCHAINED?!

The question is answered though when you see the golden veil separating the room from the Unchained complex, the Independents apparently pulled a fast one and got the building to read the door as something that needed a containment seal. On the other side you can see the distorted forms of several of the unchained who are trying to do something to the barrier, but you're just too damn tired to care. The Praetor's link has broken completely and most of them are on the ground, unconscious and worse. Only a few remain standing at all, and Morgan isn't among them.

Either the building rights itself, or the unchained succeed in whatever they were trying to do, either way the barrier falls after a very Very tense couple of minutes.

---

Dominique: Exhausted as you are you administer aid for as long as you can, once the barrier drops there are many more Unchained sweeping past and shouting at you. Or maybe they're talking and asking if you're all right, it's all a little fuzzy at this point. The adrenaline that's been keeping you up through the chain of fights flees, and you're barely able to walk under your own power, let alone think.

Taric: You continue sleeping, dreaming of being carried into a warm bed by a choir of angels while a thousand screaming naked women throw little pickles at you. It's oddly enjoyable.

Tarran: After the barrier drops you just recline in the doorway, flagging down the first unchained you can from your perch. You inform them about Corporal Yvonne and the Prisoner back in the cafeteria. Once they manage to find a path for you that's mercifully free of any remaining resistance you hike back with a group of unchained and help carry Taric back to the barracks, collapsing into one of the beds yourself shortly after.

Trol: You sort of stand there staring at hakes blasted corpse and the mutilated walker, drifting off even as the barrier goes down behind you. The first enthusiastic clap on the back coupled with the cheering nearly buckles your tired knees, and you feel a pair of shoulders being slipped quickly under your arms and supporting you back to the barracks.

---

All, Later: You wake up in bed, again. You really hope all the excitement in your life doesn't end with you in bed.

Actually on second thought that doesn't sound so bad.

There's a note stuck above your head where you can't miss it, identical for each of you: "Slept for 2 days, come see Matriarch as soon as you can walk. -Kehon"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 07:49:43 pm

Get up and head to the cafeteria. Odd are we're hungry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 07:51:14 pm

"Two days?! Jeez. Well, we should get a meal first."

Follow Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 07:51:56 pm

"I'm famished."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 07:53:26 pm

Well you would have been fed some while you were semi-conscious, but yeah, on your first individual update you would have been very hungry and very thirsty.

You dirty prognosticating devils.   :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 07:55:46 pm

Hey, just because we did things naturally.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 07:58:17 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 07:55:46 pm

Hey, just because we did things naturally.

I'm supposed to be the one predicting you though!

I'm supposed to be wildly unpredictable, you're supposed to be predictable.

 ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 07:59:36 pm

Hey, you knew that we'd have to eat...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 18, 2011, 08:01:02 pm

Ooh, Chapter 2! TECHNOCRACY RAID PLEASE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 08:21:11 pm

Dom awoke in the female dorm, stretched, debated rolling over and going back to sleep. After a moment she figured that if she didn't get up someone would make her anyway, and after actually looking around noticed the note. "Damn, two days? What the hell," she muttered, crumpling up the paper and tossing it into a corner. "Knew I was wore out, but shit..." Her stomach growled at her, but she ignored it in favor of looking herself over for the moment. Good. She didn't have any of that gunk on her, and there was a clean jumpsuit to wear. She put it on and decided to go for food before seeing about the matriarch. Maybe if she was lucky her allies would be at the cafeteria, too. Then after they went to the meeting she planned to go train awhile, see if she could get better at this psionic stuff. She had to admit, it was kind of fun/funny to use.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 18, 2011, 10:10:39 pm

Go eat, bragging all the way

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Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2011, 11:03:12 pm

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 18, 2011, 10:10:39 pm

Go eat, bragging all the way

You're awake, you're hungry, and you killed the big bad guy. That's got to be worth a bite to eat. You slide out of bunk and join Tarran and Taric as they head to the mess.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 07:51:14 pm

"Two days?! Jeez. Well, we should get a meal first."

Follow Taric.

Damn two days is a long time to be out, you get out of bed easily. This rings a bell suddenly and you snap all the way awake, by rights there should be stabbing pains from the bullet wounds in your body. The funny thing is that there aren't any, feeling under you shirt you find only smooth skin and tiny puckers of scar tissue. Damn, that explains the two days, you feel fine though. You follow Taric to the mess.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 07:49:43 pm

Get up and head to the cafeteria. Odd are we're hungry.

You aren't feeling it now, but if you've been unconscious for two days then you're probably going to be hungry as soon as the rest of your body catches up to your mind.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 08:21:11 pm

Dom awoke in the female dorm, stretched, debated rolling over and going back to sleep. After a moment she figured that if she didn't get up someone would make her anyway, and after actually looking around noticed the note. "Damn, two days? What the hell," she muttered, crumpling up the paper and tossing it into a corner. "Knew I was wore out, but shit..." Her stomach growled at her, but she ignored it in favor of looking herself over for the moment. Good. She didn't have any of that gunk on her, and there was a clean jumpsuit to wear. She put it on and decided to go for food before seeing about the matriarch. Maybe if she was lucky her allies would be at the cafeteria, too. Then after they went to the meeting she planned to go train awhile, see if she could get better at this psionic stuff. She had to admit, it was kind of fun/funny to use.

Well you're glad you work with the masters of clean clothing. You work your way into the clean and bullet hole free jumpsuit, noting that like your ribs earlier that your wounds have closed. Psychic is useful. It strikes you as vaguely odd that you are clean though, the thought of someone else washing you is a little strange. If the others are a tenth as hungry as you they'll have put off heading to the matriarch in favor of a good meal, and you head to the mess immediately.




The mess, All: The mess has a decent crowd in it by the time the four of you stumble in, Yvonne surfaces from a knot of chatting people and notices you immediately. "Hey, the big heroes are awake at last!" The room pauses and stares at the four of you for moment before redoubling in sound, most of it is just general affirmative clamor that you manage to take with decent grace. You gets seats together at a table with Yvonne, food is found for you and you spend a great deal of your time answering questions about the fight. Apparently there is some serious chagrin going on over how the Independents locked out the Unchained in their fight against Hake. Once the crowd simmers down enough for you to eat something Yvonne fills you in on the important details of what happened after. "Morgan's alive, tough bastard. He'll lose a couple of fingers and toes and one of his ears to nerve damage, but the first damn thing he asked for when he woke up was Hake's head. He slept like a baby when we told him there wasn't enough left to fill a cup." She nods to Trol. "Fine work there, a lot of people around here took a shine to you for that little bit of sloppy business." She takes a drink from a beer that you aren't sure how she got, seeing your curiosity she grins. "And everybody is indebted to you guys for taking care of a few supply issues, the rations we have were meant for," her face twists briefly in displeasure "the prisoners in the facility. The guards however apparently had a stock of the good stuff, and since we've been actively reclaiming their end of the facility we now have their stock." On cue drinks arrive for you as Yvonne continues. "Your gear is back with the signifer, cleaned, shined, and patched where needed. The Matriarch will probably set you up with another pretty hefty stipend for your work after she's done grilling you, she shakes her slightly at a memory and adds a faint "iron bitch." to the end.

+1 reputation to the unchained for all, +1 additional for Trol

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:07:01 pm

After eating, head to the Matriarch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 11:15:49 pm

"Thanks, but... ehh, nah, I'm not a drinker. 'Sides, don't want to fall asleep on my shots, heh. You gave my stuff to the signifer? I don't trust him, he's an asshole."

Eat and follow Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2011, 11:23:27 pm

"No worries boss, I'll handle this for you," Dom said, taking the drinks offered to both herself and Tarran. She threw them back with gusto, happy to be getting some alcohol in her system. It had been awhile since she could afford anything other than the cheapest stuff that was only good for a light buzz and a major hangover; this brew tasted like it was at least 10% and settled easily on top of her breakfast. All in all, things were looking pretty good at the moment. "Thanks, Yvonne," she said. "For letting me know where my stuff is." She would have to go get it later. There was still yet more beer, so she picked it up and took it with her as she followed Taric and Tarran towards the matriarch's office.

"So whatcha think this is about?" she asked. "We gettin' a heroes welcome like back there or you think she's got somethin' else for us to do?" She opened a can and took a long drink.

Too bad Draignean gave me the idea, now you'll have to experience the horror of hanging around a drunk Dominique. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 11:43:37 pm

"Knowing her, she's just going to send us another job with minor praise. To tell 'ya the truth, she doesn't strike me as a nice person..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 12:01:08 am

"Yeah, you're probably right, boss," Dom said, taking another drink. "It's all good though. You sure you don't want none of this?" she asked. "It's good. Anyway. Um. Lost my train of thought there." She quietened down as she tried to remember what it was she had been about to say.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 12:06:18 am

"Nah, not a drinker. I drink a cup's worth and I'll likely miss so bad that my ricochet will hit someone else entirely."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 01:58:57 am

Yvonne nods, smiling slightly "Yes, we gave your stuff to the Signifers. Same as mine, and everyone else in this room." She takes another drink. "The man didn't get those scars playing with himself, he earned them. He's a self-centered, petty, and an anal-retentive guy, but he's trustworthy." She gives sighs and sets back in her chair before continuing. "The Matriarch isn't nice, and as she would say 'the reward for good work is more work'. She doesn't need to be nice, and I can't imagine many great people who were considered 'nice'. It wouldn't kill her to be human sometimes though." she mutters into her drink as an afterthought.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 07:24:42 am

"Eh, could be worse. Mind you I think the signifier might have a few words for me..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 19, 2011, 09:55:31 am

"well, I guess i'll get my gear back." head to the signifier

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:56:39 am

"Might want to do that after we see the matriarch"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 19, 2011, 10:02:47 am

"i dont like that crazy bitch, but whatever." follow the group instead

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 11:23:03 am

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2011, 11:07:01 pm

After eating, head to the Matriarch.

Okay, hunger problem taken care of. Now that you won't faint, fall over, and accidentally kill the Matriarch you think you can bear to be in her presence. Everyone seems to be following you, strange. You thought Tarran was the leader.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2011, 11:15:49 pm

"Thanks, but... ehh, nah, I'm not a drinker. 'Sides, don't want to fall asleep on my shots, heh. You gave my stuff to the signifer? I don't trust him, he's an asshole."

Eat and follow Taric.

Ungh, food good. Not eating anything that couldn't be tipped down your throat and having a hell of a work out beforehand gave you a voracious appetite. After you're vaguely sated Taric rises from his seat to go find the Matriarch, you spare a last soulful and promising look for your food and follow.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 12:01:08 am

"Yeah, you're probably right, boss," Dom said, taking another drink. "It's all good though. You sure you don't want none of this?" she asked. "It's good. Anyway. Um. Lost my train of thought there." She quietened down as she tried to remember what it was she had been about to say.

You follow Taric and Tarran still holding your beer, your keen intuition tells you that it's going to be empty by the time you reach the Matriarch. Besides, it would be awfully wasteful to leave it there without drinking it.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 19, 2011, 10:02:47 am

"i dont like that crazy bitch, but whatever." follow the group instead

You leave with the group, heading to meet a women who likes to invade people's brains instead of talk to them. You wrack your brain for why this is a good plan.

---


All, Comms tower, Unchained HQ: You arrive at the tower quickly and once again make your way to where the Matriarch holds. The first time you did this you were dirty and had just escaped a Fusion explosion, now you're victorious heroes in clean clothing, maybe she'll be nicer. When you enter the room the staff seems to have not changed at all, you wonder how the unchained can possible manage this much work for pad-pushers when they don't have legions of political shit. The Matriarch is still seated in the center of the room with a slightly out of focus expression. You approach and her focus snaps onto you, crap this woman is creepy. She nods to an assistant who takes her place before she rises and speaks to you. "You've earned the trust of the unchained, you've done good work for us." You wonder if the woman is allergic to a 'thank you'. "For when you're are needed again you've been set up with additional funds to outfit yourselves with, everything you own has been sent to the signifiers for repairs."

Tarran given his prior experience with the matriarch can't quite control his tongue in time. "What? No fingers in the brain, I don't trust you crap this time?" She gives him a level look before replying. "I already reviewed the events that happened to you when you were asleep, you have a few days of free time before we're ready for our next move. Use them well."   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 11:24:31 am

Sorry for the lack of rolls, can't find anything for you to realistically fail at now that you've been through the facility once.

Your free time should have plenty though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 12:02:55 pm

Get my old equipment back (minus the rest of the porn. So keep the centerfold) then head to engineering.

Wait does that mean she knows... :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 12:30:06 pm

about your obsession with porn?

Yes, yes she does.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 12:30:48 pm

And the psionic groping?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 12:31:46 pm

Yep.

And the signifer has your porn.  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 12:33:42 pm

 :o

Why am I not in a war crimes court?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 12:41:37 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 12:33:42 pm

Why am I not in a war crimes court?

Because you're fighting for the underdogs who can't afford to lose any personell?

Besides, what you did is unusual but not exactly cruel. The Matriarch is the kind of person who would pull a mental switch on somebody's pleasure and pain reception and make them pull their own teeth and fingernails out with pliers if she believed it needed to be done.

If they win, they write history. If they lose, then... well you get the idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 12:42:43 pm

Oh okay.

Scot-free abuse of technocracy mooks :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 12:44:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 12:42:43 pm

Oh okay.

Scot-free abuse of technocracy mooks :D

At this point, yeah. This is Eridani, the unchained are just too damn itty bitty to worry about a PR campaign. Once you get back to Sol you'll have to worry about crap like that though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 12:48:58 pm

Awww... :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 01:35:29 pm

"Could it hurt you to say 'thanks'? (mumbling) Alright, alright, we'll get going..."

Head to the signifier, ready to smash a hole in his table again if need be.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 01:56:28 pm

All of you also get 1 free skill point to spend for completing the mission.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 01:57:25 pm

Point in crafting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 02:03:35 pm

I'll spend it in Marksman. Headshot fiesta anyone?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 02:05:07 pm

Aslong as you don't dual-wield...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 02:08:08 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 02:05:07 pm

Aslong as you don't dual-wield...

I WILL ROLL A 5-5 SOME DAY AND LAUGH IN THE FACE OF YOUR INSULTS.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 02:09:02 pm

After we die due to friendly fire...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 02:10:38 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 02:09:02 pm

After we die due to friendly fire...

I'll make sure to kill you first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 02:12:06 pm

Yeah, try killing the porn-elder god ;D.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 02:15:53 pm

Skill point to Active Kinetics if possible, if not then Stamina.

Dom shrugged and filed out of the room with everyone else. "Well, that was quick, huh?" she muttered, finishing off her beer. She crumpled up the can and tossed it into a handy receptacle as they passed it. "I'm gonna go find somethin' fun to do. See you guys later!" she said brightly with a slightly drunken wave, and wandered off towards the training area.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 19, 2011, 04:49:55 pm

+1 to stamina

"ugh, i need my gear" Head to the signifier, see what I can buy

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 07:35:27 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 01:35:29 pm

Head to the signifier, ready to smash a hole in his table again if need be.

You head to the office of the signifer with Trol. Maybe the Signifer won't be such moron this time, after all you're heroes now. Yeah, and maybe Dom has secret dreams if entering in beauty pageants. You reach the Signifer and he favors you with a spectacular scowl, apparently he remembers you. Apparently he got a new desk from the reclamation of the Independent section, it looks very nice, actual wood if you had to guess. Your inner child scampers around your mind in glee.

[Intimidate Roll 3+1] "Hey, I like the new desk. Real wood right?" [Signifer will roll 2] The man's expression falters for a minute but he picks up as if he hadn't heard the veiled threat. "Your things will be brought out to you if you feel the need. The Matriarch also granted you 85RC as squad leader for your actions during the battle."

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 19, 2011, 04:49:55 pm

"ugh, i need my gear" Head to the signifier, see what I can buy

You head to the Signifer after Tarran, you get there in one piece. The once alien corridors are almost familiar now, strange. While you wait for Tarran to get done with the Signifer you grab one of the offices pads and pull up your account, and give a low whistle. Not a bad paycheck, though you guess being the one to kill hake got you a good piece of it. Your account stands at 90C.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 12:02:55 pm

Get my old equipment back (minus the rest of the porn. So keep the centerfold) then head to engineering.

You want your gear back, you may not need it, but you'd certainly rather lug it around for nothing than desperately need to shoot something and not have it on you. You follow Tarran and Troll from the Matriarch's to the Signifer's and get in line with Trol, he pulls up his account on a pad and seems impressed. You take the pad next and pull up yours, well you're glad you lived long enough to get paid. Your account stands at 74RC.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 02:15:53 pm

Dom shrugged and filed out of the room with everyone else. "Well, that was quick, huh?" she muttered, finishing off her beer. She crumpled up the can and tossed it into a handy receptacle as they passed it. "I'm gonna go find somethin' fun to do. See you guys later!" she said brightly with a slightly drunken wave, and wandered off towards the training area.

You part with the main group and head down to the training hall, feeling pleasant lack of total sobriety. Say what you will, the Technocracy doesn't skimp when it came to the pleasure of those it employed, or pain. That though was a much more sobering line of thought, and not one you're prepared to embark on given your current mood.

You make it the training hall after a few minutes an elevator ride. You feel an irration urge to yell "whee!" on the way down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 07:36:50 pm

"What have you got in stock now?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 07:52:50 pm

Stats and perks updated, Lore accumulated moved down to be with the waiting list and villain stuff so I could get around the character limit.

Also, the first villain has sent his stuff in.  8)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 07:56:10 pm

Now I have an idea combining reactive shield armour and a carapace.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 08:02:17 pm

What stuff does the signifier have?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 08:24:11 pm

"Mmm, let's see..." Dom said to herself as she entered the training area. Think I'll... beat the crap outta somebody for starters. "Hey, you," she said to the nearest person. "Let's go, right now. Hand to hand."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 08:39:07 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 08:24:11 pm

"Mmm, let's see..." Dom said to herself as she entered the training area. Think I'll... beat the crap outta somebody for starters. "Hey, you," she said to the nearest person. "Let's go, right now. Hand to hand."

[1] The nearest person is God. Oh crap.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 08:40:56 pm

Well, right now she's a belligerent drunk, so she wouldn't care. Things will degenerate, trust me. :p I've seen enough drunk women to know how this is gonna go.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 08:41:51 pm

O_O...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 08:46:09 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 08:41:51 pm

O_O...

Don't worry, Draignean won't put in a sex scene.

...Uhh, right Draignean?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 08:47:42 pm

@Taric: lol. Odd, usually I'm doing that in reaction to you. ^^ I finally won one!

@Tarran: Mmm, not quite what I meant. There's probably going to be some heavy flirting and acting ridiculously giggly, then a complete and total breakdown ten minutes later.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 08:48:20 pm

O_O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 08:50:47 pm

o.O;

What?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 08:52:19 pm

Dom doesn't seem the sort to break down...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 08:54:07 pm

lol. It depends on the type of breakdown. She's more likely to be the 'get ridiculously angry and cuss out everybody nearby' type rather than the 'crying heap in the corner' type.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 08:55:30 pm

That breakdown.

Damnit, now Taric's going to miss it :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 08:58:55 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 08:55:30 pm

That breakdown.

Damnit, now Taric's going to miss it :P

Me too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 08:59:22 pm

Please record it.

Please?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 09:00:57 pm

^^ You still have time to hustle down to the training center if you want to see it that badly. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:03:30 pm

How'd she react to getting a thumbs up for it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 09:07:31 pm

Hmm, I dunno. I'll wait and see how the situation develops before I commit to anything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:09:00 pm

I'm going to wait for the Equipment list for us first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 09:23:28 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:09:00 pm

I'm going to wait for the Equipment list for us first.

What? You think they're going to give you money AND stuff to spend it on? Christ you're demanding.  :P

I'll have it up shortly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:25:44 pm

Writing about it is okay. just no detail after locking the door...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 09:27:26 pm

I get the feeling this is going back to the conversation about awkwardness we had a few turns back. o.o;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:29:05 pm

What, no.

You just haven't read the LoLD thread...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 09:32:20 pm

LoLD? Can you give me a summary?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:33:15 pm

No can do. too big...

Just read the last 500 pages...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 09:35:13 pm

What's LoLD short for then, and where's it at?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:36:23 pm

Land of lost dimensions AKA RP thread.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 09:37:13 pm

All right then, 500 pages is kind of a lot but I'll go take a look.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:38:50 pm

The last 500 though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 09:40:52 pm

Spoiler: List of items at the Signifer's (click to show/hide)

  Armor

Makeshift Body armor  10RC
Light body armor  15RC
Standard body Armor 25RC
Heavy Body armor 45RC
Reinforced Hazard suit 25RC
Hostile Environment suit 35RC
Combat fitted Hostile Environment suit. 50RC

Riot Shield 10RC
 
  Weapons

Weighted Baton 5RC
Combat Knife 7RC
Stun baton 7RC
Chimera Pistol 12RC
Odei Flechette Pistol 15RC
Renfield SMG 17RC
Abassy Heavy Pistol 20RC
Sleipnir SMG 20RC
Kapre Light rifle 20RC
Modified Broadbeam 20RC
Fuath Riot suppression Carbine 25RC
Irin Combat Shotgun 35RC
Fenrir Pistol 35RC
Jormungandr Assult rifle 45RC
Dybbuk Flechette Rifle 50RC
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle 50RC
 
  Explosives
Tear gas grenade 10RC
Smoke grenade 10RC

  Other
 
.22 rounds (15) 5RC
.115 Spikes (30) 6RC
.375 Guass (25) 7RC
.30 rounds (12) 7RC
12mm Flechette Canister (6) 7RC
.220 Gauss slugs (35) 8RC
.50 caliber round (7) 8RC
Chemical canisters (Incendiary/Caustic) 10RC
1" High Velocity Sabot (2) 10RC
20mm Flechette Canister (2) 10RC
Power cell (1)  10RC
Medical Kit 8RC
Advanced Medical Kit 12RC
ORS 25RC
Field Surgery Kit 25RC

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:43:12 pm

Buy 5 power cells and 4 .220 clips. Head to training area afterwards.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 09:47:22 pm

Geez, sabots are expensive. :o

"I'll take a Power cell, four .220 Gauss clips, and four sabots. And don't you dare cheap me out this time."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 09:52:33 pm

At page 970 I'm starting to get the picture. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:54:03 pm

There was also threetoe posting telling a couple of people to tone it down...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 09:55:08 pm

Oy, that's bad. Well, I don't wanna be THAT guy, so I may just try to get Dom KO'd as quickly as possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:56:30 pm

Actually it only happened 'cause someone went into detail...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:01:29 pm

I meant the guy who gets everyone in trouble. ^^ I'll just change my plans a bit, keep Dom as just a mean drunk. Less funny but more in character, I suppose.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:02:58 pm

Really, No more moderator involvement after that.

And please keep the funny angry drunk. please.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 10:04:10 pm

Nah, keep it Serious. I'm the writer and I'm cool with it. I like Dom as a happy drunk.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:04:50 pm

O.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:05:42 pm

@Taricus: All right, but only because you said please twice. ;D

@Draignean: So girl-on-guy is perfectly all right to request? :P I'm kidding, I'm kidding, don't hit me...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:06:34 pm

Eh, he just doesn't have to go into detail.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 10:11:56 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:06:34 pm

Eh, he just doesn't have to go into detail.

You're covertly begging aren't you?

DON'T LIE TO ME!

[Draignean Detect lie 1: ANYTHING HE SAYS IS A LIE! He's an evil lizardman impersonator from Io!]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:15:11 pm

*Looks shifty*

Maybe... >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:15:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 10:11:56 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:06:34 pm

Eh, he just doesn't have to go into detail.

You're covertly begging aren't you?

DON'T LIE TO ME!

[Draignean Detect lie 1: ANYTHING HE SAYS IS A LIE! He's an evil lizardman impersonator from Io!]

[Tarran Logic Roll:5] "That's impossible, Io is completely inhospitable."

[Luck:1] Suddenly, an alien ship touches down and lizardmen come out screaming "Greetings from Io!".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:22:13 pm

I feel kinda sorry for Trollan since he's gonna have to wade through all this just to figure out what's going on when he signs on. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:23:07 pm

On the other hand...

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:26:36 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:22:13 pm

I feel kinda sorry for Trollan since he's gonna have to wade through all this just to figure out what's going on when he signs on. :-\

Hey, you never felt sorry for me when you and Taricus got carried away.

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:23:07 pm

On the other hand...

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Indeed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:27:45 pm

We call that revenge for shooting us...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:29:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:27:45 pm

We call that revenge for shooting us...

WOULD YOU GET OVER IT?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:31:14 pm

You shot me. :P Nah, more seriously, he's on less frequently than the rest of us from what I can tell. When me and Taric go off on tangents you're usually around. ^^ That's all.

I can't believe Taricus ninja'd me saying the same thing. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:31:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:29:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:27:45 pm

We call that revenge for shooting us...

WOULD YOU GET OVER IT?!

NEVER! :P

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Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:33:53 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:31:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:29:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:27:45 pm

We call that revenge for shooting us...

WOULD YOU GET OVER IT?!

NEVER! :P

You know, I just had an idea: Maybe I should temporarily switch to a villain in the middle of combat, roll 2 [1]s, kill all the other bad guys, and turn back into a good guy. Perfect plan!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:35:01 pm

Heavy risk, but the priiizzzeee....

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:36:45 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:35:01 pm

Heavy risk, but the priiizzzeee....

Don't worry, I'd aim at non-vital parts of your bodies.

It's up to you to figure out what I mean by "Non-vital".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:37:07 pm

Hey, No taking my role as the guy constantly swiching sides...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:39:20 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:37:07 pm

Hey, No taking my role as the guy constantly swiching sides...

What are you talking about? You haven't switched sides since you joined the team, and you had a legitimate reason to switch sides back on earth.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 10:39:58 pm

If you even try the crazy crazy switching without a damn good reason I will emasculate your character as a warning.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:41:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 10:39:58 pm

If you even try the crazy crazy switching without a damn good reason I will emasculate your character as a warning.

Oh dear.

Okay, Taricus, I'll leave the role to you. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:41:44 pm

Eh, I'll let Tarran get humiliated...

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Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:43:31 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:41:44 pm

Eh, I'll let Tarran get humiliated...

No no no, I must insist, you do the side-changing role far better than me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:44:16 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:43:31 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:41:44 pm

Eh, I'll let Tarran get humiliated...

No no no, I must insist, you do the side-changing role far better than me.

I think we'll be fine on the same team.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:46:57 pm

Fine, I'll do it, Dom's drunk anyway and she can change back when she sobers up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:49:28 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:46:57 pm

Fine, I'll do it, Dom's drunk anyway and she can change back when she sobers up.

Plus she's not a man so she can't be emasculated. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:49:58 pm

Good point, I didn't think of that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 19, 2011, 10:50:34 pm

Since Dominique isn't masculine I'll emasculate Taric, Tarran, and Trol for good measure if she did the insane switch. Just to make my point.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 10:51:16 pm

O_O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 10:52:04 pm

NO SERIOUS DON'T DO IT! I'M STILL A VIRGIN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:52:29 pm

o.O Yeah, all right. You three are lucky I'm a team player. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 11:00:13 pm

Okay, time to change my action again.

Just remember, I have young nubile female engineers to screw while improving stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 11:12:30 pm

Uh, that seems a little random.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 20, 2011, 12:00:47 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 10:22:13 pm

I feel kinda sorry for Trollan since he's gonna have to wade through all this just to figure out what's going on when he signs on. :-\

meh, I tried reading multiworld madness in a single night, its all good.
Grab as many medkits as possible then head down to train

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 12:39:02 am

Trollan, which type?

There are two different medkits, the field surgery kit, and the ORS.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 20, 2011, 09:50:51 am

um, what is the difference?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 20, 2011, 10:45:44 am

Those...those last few pages O.o... help... me... scarred... dying...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 10:46:59 am

The basic medkit contains five uses of bandages, sterilization supplies, wadding, and a sewing kit with sterile dissolving thread. (+1 to each part of the healing rolls, does not apply to complex procedure.)

The advanced medkit contains all of that plus, local anesthetic, anti-bacterials, stimulants, coagulants, whole nine yards. Also five uses. (+2 to each part of the healing rolls, does not apply to complex procedures.)

The field surgery kit contains a great deal of drugs and painkillers, and as the name suggests, all the tools you need to remove shrapnel, bullets, weird growths in the field. Again, five uses.  (+2 to complex medical procedures.)

ORS is the jiffy quick method, the stuff the patched up your lung.  Three uses per pack, the first use on a person immediately heals 5 and then heals 10 for three rounds. It loses effectiveness when used multiple times on the same patient.

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 20, 2011, 10:45:44 am

Those...those last few pages O.o... help... me... scarred... dying...

You still cool to play then? Don't want to scare anyone off...  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 20, 2011, 12:38:18 pm

Yeah I'm still playing :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 20, 2011, 12:44:20 pm

2 field surgery kits,  and as many possible ORS kits as possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 03:07:10 pm

Okay, won't be able to run a full update until later. I haven't forgotten you, I promise.

Trollan, that is two field surgery kits and one ORS packet with 15RC left over. I'll finalize when I get home, so if you want to tweak what you want this is the time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 20, 2011, 06:56:51 pm

Actually, 1 field kit, 2 ORS packages

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 10:35:30 pm

Talisman-Purchase

Quote from: Trollan on March 20, 2011, 06:56:51 pm

Actually, 1 field kit, 2 ORS packages. ... Then head down to train.

You've got your knife, that's enough weapon for you. Still, you're anxious to not have a repeat of your last incident and you purchase some medical supplies for the team. (-75RC 15RC left) After you're done with the Signifer you head down to the training hall, occasioning friendly nods and greetings from the unchained. It's good to be the hero.

After a couple of minutes you arrive in the Training Hall.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 19, 2011, 08:24:11 pm

"Mmm, let's see..." Dom said to herself as she entered the training area. Think I'll... beat the crap outta somebody for starters. "Hey, you," she said to the nearest person. "Let's go, right now. Hand to hand."

Feeling a little buzzed you go for the nearest person you can find who isn't already doing something. [Luck 6] There are several volunteers who want to pound the drunken girl. Something about that thought strikes you as incredibly funny and you have a little trouble getting the giggles under wraps when you step into the ring. The part of your brain that is sober makes a note to ask how much alcohol was in those cans when you see Yvonne next. Your first opponent is a man who's a little older than you, you notice that he's missing quite a lot of hair from a scalp scar. [Alt. melee/str dom 5, 3+1, 5, 5+1, 5, 4+2] Vs [Alt melee/str Unc. fighter 2+1, 3+1, 5+1, 4, 6, 4] The man is obviously aware of your inebriated state and starts out slow but measured, his mistake. You've fought drunk more times than you can remember, well remember with clarity through a hangover anyway. You know what being drunk feel like and you loosen up, compensating for where he's going to be and slugging him in the gut. This brings home to him the sudden realization that you are not going to be a pushover, despite the giggling. His fighting loses the measured focus and gains a desperation, he's good, but you feel no pain and hit on him like a sleazy dealer at a singles bar. The last seconds of the fight are brutal, his fist snakes into your solar plexus and your fist bashes under his chin, literally knocking him off his feet.

The crowd of course loves a girldrunk, and especially a vicious girl drunk who hits like an ox. There's significant cheering, and jeering for the guy who just got tossed around. All except for one rather diminutive woman, who's just staring at you. What the hell is her problem?

+2/8ths melee, +1/8th strength

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 19, 2011, 09:43:12 pm

Buy 5 power cells and 4 .220 clips. Head to training area afterwards.

You buy some replacement ammunition and follow Trol down to the training hall. (-72 RC 2RC remain)  Together you get a lot of half salutes from the other unchained soldiers, you could get used to this. Of course, you'll probably have to bring a space station out of high orbit using nothing but a rubber band and a box of rocks to impress them after this.

You arrive in the training hall with Trol.

(You had insufficient funds to make your original purchase, I missed it earlier so I knocked off a power cell to make it fit.)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 19, 2011, 09:47:22 pm

"I'll take a Power cell, four .220 Gauss clips, and four sabots. And don't you dare cheap me out this time."

You tell the signifier what you need and go for another layer of intimidation. He shakes his head and gives only a faint "I like this desk..." before your stuff arrives. (-82RC 8RC remain) As you turn to leave the signifer speaks again. "Praetor Morgan left a message with me to request your presence in the medical area of the barracks at your earliest convenience."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:38:39 pm

If Dom fights again: Stay and watch, otherwise head to engineering. I've got work to do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 10:40:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:38:39 pm

Head To engineering. I've got work to do.

Wait what?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:41:07 pm

That I'm ignoring a drunk dom?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 10:43:27 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:41:07 pm

That I'm ignoring a drunk dom?

No, more that you headed to the training hall...

And then immediately headed to the labs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:44:10 pm

I only did that to watch dom's brawl.

Unless I missed that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 10:45:22 pm

Ah, from what I gather,

[Draignean Precognition roll 7]

I think serious is going to put her in another.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:47:25 pm

O_O.

Excuse me, I have some editing to do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 20, 2011, 10:49:58 pm

Go to the medical area. Reload EVERYTHING I've got on the way. EVERYTHING.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 10:51:26 pm

Not to sow chaos, but you could bet on dom's fight if she chooses to.

Quote from: Tarran on March 20, 2011, 10:49:58 pm

Go to the medical area. Reload EVERYTHING I've got on the way. EVERYTHING.

All of your guns have been cleaned and have had their ammunition topped off, the unchained like their heroes.


EDIT: Touchtype error removed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 20, 2011, 10:55:46 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 10:51:26 pm

All of your guns have been cleaned and have had their ammunition topped off, the unchained like their heroes.

Oh, that's nice of them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 10:58:05 pm

Yeah, if you're going to root through someone's brain without their permission you should at least reload their guns on the way out. Just common courtesy.  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:59:36 pm

Geez, cold comfort for the victims...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 20, 2011, 11:05:13 pm

^^ Everyone already knows what I'm about to do. Because I'm predictable like that.

Dom raised her arms in a sort of 'yeah I won bitches' type gesture as the crowd cheered. "I know, I'm awesome," she said, looking about. "Lessee... whattabout you!" she said, pointing at the one girl who was staring at her. "You looklike you could learn some... manners, missy," she said. "Come here." She cracked her knuckles and grinned over at Taric and Trollan, who she noticed had entered the room. If there was one difference between drunk and sober Dom, it was that the drunk one liked being the center of attention, and she continued to play to the crowd. "Everyone likes a little girl on girl, am I right or what? We gonna... make this thing happen or you just wanna keep looking at my scars?" she asked, pushing her rather long, shaggy bangs back out of her face. "I'm not gonna show you all of them, though! Unless you beat me... then I'll think about it..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 20, 2011, 11:06:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:59:36 pm

Geez, cold comfort for the victims...

I agree. Reloading for feeling 20 years older than I really am is not really a good reparation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 11:09:01 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 20, 2011, 11:06:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:59:36 pm

Geez, cold comfort for the victims...

I agree. Reloading for feeling 20 years older than I really am is not really a good reparation.

I was thinking more along the lines of my IC molesation victims ;D.

"Wait, did she...?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 20, 2011, 11:31:04 pm

Also, I want to add that despite being a diminutive chick herself, Dom's underestimating this one because A: she knows she's abnormally strong for a woman, especially a small one (I picture her as about 5'1 and somewhere in the 95-120 lbs range) and B: she's trying to put on a show for everyone. So if you want to apply penalties or something to Dominique go ahead. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 20, 2011, 11:35:29 pm

Dominique is drunk, the woman you're fighting is the one you requested and is next in line for being Patriarch. (Yes I do realize.)

The chances of you winning is slim.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 20, 2011, 11:37:47 pm

Watch Dom's fight, then get in my own brawl.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 20, 2011, 11:38:06 pm

Come on, I'm trying to help you stack the odds against me. Work with me a little here. :p

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 20, 2011, 11:38:55 pm

Oh crap, Dom is going to get her ass kicked... and I'll miss it due to a meeting! Damn. :-\

Morgan had better have a good reason for taking up my time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 01:24:35 am

Talisman-squad

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 20, 2011, 10:49:58 pm

Go to the medical area.

The Praetor probably isn't one to keep waiting, but you make no show of hurry as you leave the Signifers office. As you walk you start to wonder what must of happened to the Praetor, after all you suffered multiple bullet wounds that got bandaged with a dirty strip of jumpsuit and you were out of bed and fine in two days. Damn, man must have taken a beating.

You find the medical area quickly, and you're directed to the Praetor as soon as you tell them he sent for you. Morgan doesn't look great, he looks like someone who's been drugging themselves to the breaking point for months. His hands and part of his head are swathed in bandages, his eyes though are still bright and he's partially propped up so he can talk to another Unchained. You recognize the other as the guy who passed out maintaining the shield for the unchained back in the cafeteria, Teague was what Yvonne has said his name was. As you approach the conversation breaks off and Morgan nods to you and motions for you to stand closer before he speaks. "Fine work you did, very fine work for a new man. Teague and I were discussing what should be done about it, he seems to think he owes you a piece for what you did back there. Heaven knows that hostage of yours was helpful enough." Morgan tenses for a moment, something sending a shiver of pain down his left arm. Teague frowns but Morgan just shakes his head. "I'm fine, just a little overdrawn still. As I said, fine work. The soldiers who brought you in though, they said all of you were exhausted and half dead." He manages a rather wheezy laugh. "The difference between half-dead and all-dead is a fine one, and I know better than most. In light of your recent actions Teague asked to be assigned to you group and I added another capable volunteer by the name of Ellen Saun. They've got a few things they need to take care of but they're ready for you when you need them. They'll help share your load, and hopefully keep you from getting dead, half or otherwise."

Spoiler: NPC Squad members added (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group. 
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize. 
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 75/75), Renfield SMG (30/30), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x3, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 20, 2011, 11:05:13 pm

Dom raised her arms in a sort of 'yeah I won bitches' type gesture as the crowd cheered. "I know, I'm awesome," she said, looking about. "Lessee... whattabout you!" she said, pointing at the one girl who was staring at her. "You looklike you could learn some... manners, missy," she said. "Come here." She cracked her knuckles and grinned over at Taric and Trollan, who she noticed had entered the room. If there was one difference between drunk and sober Dom, it was that the drunk one liked being the center of attention, and she continued to play to the crowd. "Everyone likes a little girl on girl, am I right or what? We gonna... make this thing happen or you just wanna keep looking at my scars?" she asked, pushing her rather long, shaggy bangs back out of her face. "I'm not gonna show you all of them, though! Unless you beat me... then I'll think about it..."

There is some significant cheering, laughing, and whistling while those who don't have a good view of who you're pointing at look around for who you're pointing at. When people start to realize who you're pointing at the people hush down, and merely watch the smaller woman. She smiles slowly and steps forward into the ring as your last opponent manages to drag himself out. You have a good three inches on her, and she has a decade on you. As she steps into the ring a flurry of betting rises up from the crowd, and murmurs break out in a vengeance. She bows to you slightly and you return it a little tipsily. [Alt. Melee/Str Dom 5, 5+1, 3, 3+1, 2, 3+2] Vs [Alt. Melee/fighting 'Andy 3+1, 3+1, 2+2, 5+1, 4+1, 3+2] You start out hard again, striking the smaller woman heavily with a forearm bash, she returns the favor with a pair of jabs to both of your kidneys, at the same time. You aren't too drunk to realize that this woman is much better than you, and your best hope is to outdo her in sheer strength. As you exchange blows again it becomes clear that she isn't using her strength to fight, her blows are knives to vital points, a quick jab in the stomach, a thumb pressed briefly and harshly into your stomach, or a jarring heel into the inside of your wrist. Your last stroke is clumsy in aim, but you pack some serious power into it, her's is an elegantly snaking foot that reaches up to slam your throat against your spine with enough force to send you sprawling and choking.

When you can breathe enough to stop seeing little lights you realize she's squatting beside you, looking at you with that same intent expression. "Nobody calls me missy." 

+2/8ths fighting

---

Trol & Taric

Quote from: Trollan on March 20, 2011, 11:37:47 pm

Watch Dom's fight, then get in my own brawl.

Quote from: Taricus on March 20, 2011, 10:38:39 pm

If Dom fights again: Stay and watch, otherwise head to engineering. I've got work to do.

Both of you stand in awe as Dom and the other woman fight. It's like a bear fighting the worlds best goddamn ballerina, and the ballerina is beating the shit out of the bear. [Trollan Intuition 3, Tairc intuition 3] It's amazing, but neither of you really gets anything out of it that you can use. Trol looks for someone to brawl with [Luck 1] but right now all the brawlers seem to be focused on the situation with Dom and ninja ballerina. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 01:55:43 am

"Teague, Saun, good to have you on our team. There's two rules that I would like you to abide to first, though: 1, don't get killed, you aren't any use dead. And 2, stay away from anyone Taric is attacking with his... uhh... *cough* porn-touching-stun-attack. I don't know what it feels like but I know you won't want to. Now, I would introduce you to other members of the team, but they seem to have gone to their own duties, so I'll have to find them first. When I find them and you two are done doing whatever you need doing I'll meet with you guys at the training hall. Morgan, I'll be see you. Hope you don't have to spend too long here, you'll miss all the fun."

Search around for my squad members.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 01:59:31 am

Dom coughed several times and sat up. "Mmm. Why not?" she asked insolently, even though she felt like she did after that crash almost a week ago. There were times when a person realized that this wasn't a good idea, and now was one of those times, but she wasn't in full control of her faculties. "You look like a Missy. All right, I'm not playing around this time. Come on. Let's go a second time." She got back to her feet, dusted herself off, and got ready to fight again. No way in hell I'm gonna let that slide. I'll beat her into a Goddamn pulp. A drunken thought occurred to her, and she grinned.

"Actually, you know what? Let's make this a little more innerestin'." She pushed her hair back out of her face - it was clinging with sweat and annoying the hell out of her - and fixed her opponent with a glare. "You a psychic?" She probably was. Everybody here was to some extent, or so she figured. This was where the technocracy sent suspected psychics, which was fairly advanced reasoning considering her mental state. "Simple challenge, right. I try to knock you down with my mind, you do the same to me, whoever duz it first is the winner. Unless you're scared."

...And here's the part where Dom gets thoroughly pwnt. Tarran's going to be just in time for it. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 02:03:17 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 01:59:31 am

...And here's the part where Dom gets thoroughly pwnt. Tarran's going to be just in time for it. ^^

Knowing the RNG, I won't, due to this:

[Intuition:1] You are totally lost. [Luck:1] You somehow end up right back where you started. [Intuition:6] You have the nagging feeling that you are missing something awesome. Crap.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 02:08:27 am

Since you've already been through here once you don't have to make navigation rolls anymore, though that would have been funny as all.  :)

A note on the NPCs, you can command them in combat but they're subject to morale, their own whims and personality defaults, psionic control, etc. They can also be killed more easily than you can. So the same critical that would leave Trol with a punctured lung may kill one of them outright.


Edit: Also, when "Talisman-____" appears that is me marking the page. Now that this thing has gotten to almost 100 pages  :o I thought it would be a good plan If I left markers that could be searched for easily.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:53:59 am

WATCH!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 11:34:11 am

Watch, then spar with Taric
 :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 11:35:15 am

Psionic groping for Trol?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 12:21:15 pm

O.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 12:27:34 pm

Taric, do you accept the sparring match? It'll be hand-to-hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 12:30:24 pm

Psionics involved?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 12:31:06 pm

Not in a straight up sparring fight no.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 12:31:36 pm

Then no.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 01:18:02 pm

'aight, running the turn now. Trol will auto find someone else to brawl with.

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 01:55:43 am

"Teague, Saun, good to have you on our team. There's two rules that I would like you to abide to first, though: 1, don't get killed, you aren't any use dead. And 2, stay away from anyone Taric is attacking with his... uhh... *cough* porn-touching-stun-attack. I don't know what it feels like but I know you won't want to. Now, I would introduce you to other members of the team, but they seem to have gone to their own duties, so I'll have to find them first. When I find them and you two are done doing whatever you need doing I'll meet with you guys at the training hall. Morgan, I'll be see you. Hope you don't have to spend too long here, you'll miss all the fun."

Search around for my squad members.

Teague nods and leaves immediately, Saun just cocks an eyebrow at you. "Porn stun attack?" She throws her head back and laughs. "I have to meet him." She gives you a half salute before following Teague out of the room makeshift hospital. You salute Morgan and leave. Okay, Trol was headed to training the last time you saw him, Taric was probably headed to the labs knowing him, and Dom vanished when you left knowing her though she was going to beat someone's face in. You already sent Saun and Teague to the Training hall when they were done, and it looks like your best bet to find the others.

You arrive in the training hall to find it unusually quiet, the largest crowd is around a simple sparring circle. You see the back of Trol's head and that crowd just screams Dom. You approach, [Intuition 3+1] your keen captain's senses telling you that one of your team is doing something very stupid.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 01:59:31 am

Dom coughed several times and sat up. "Mmm. Why not?" she asked insolently, even though she felt like she did after that crash almost a week ago. There were times when a person realized that this wasn't a good idea, and now was one of those times, but she wasn't in full control of her faculties. "You look like a Missy. All right, I'm not playing around this time. Come on. Let's go a second time." She got back to her feet, dusted herself off, and got ready to fight again. No way in hell I'm gonna let that slide. I'll beat her into a Goddamn pulp. A drunken thought occurred to her, and she grinned.

"Actually, you know what? Let's make this a little more innerestin'." She pushed her hair back out of her face - it was clinging with sweat and annoying the hell out of her - and fixed her opponent with a glare. "You a psychic?" She probably was. Everybody here was to some extent, or so she figured. This was where the technocracy sent suspected psychics, which was fairly advanced reasoning considering her mental state. "Simple challenge, right. I try to knock you down with my mind, you do the same to me, whoever duz it first is the winner. Unless you're scared."

Your rather drunken challenge has no effect on the lingering smile on her features, but something around her eyes changes. In your inebriated state though you really don't put much thought to it. The woman nods though and walks a few steps back, ready for the duel in moments. You straighten all the way up and gather what will you have that isn't too sotted. For a moment it's a strange re-make of a scene from the ancient west, both of you waiting for the other to make a move. [Dom Kinetics 1, 3, 3+1] Vs. ['Andy Kinetics 4+2, 2+1, 5+2] Your first push is weak, your slowed mind not quite grasping at the fuzzy concepts buried in your mind. You manage to get some momentum up though, and for a moment in the middle of the fight it looks like your power matches hers. Then the direction her shove is coming from changes dramatically. You spin into the air as a geyser of energy propels you into the ceiling, where you stick like a damp piece of paper. The ground manages to look very unfriendly and your drunken mind is swimming from the sudden lack of gravity.

Below you the small woman speaks up. "Let me reiterate, no one calls me Missy. Do it again and you're going to be bald, and I'll do it by yanking every hair out of your body at the same time. Do we have an understanding?" 

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:53:59 am

WATCH!

You watch as the smaller woman pins Dom to the ceiling with a crushing wave of energy, Damn, and you thought Dom was tough. [Observation 5] Melee isn't your style, but this you can learn from.

+1/8 Active Kinetics

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 11:34:11 am

Watch, then spar with Taric

You watch as Dom gets pasted into the ceiling, that little woman is vicious. [Observation 3] Whatever she did was fast and complex, and besides a sense of just how far your abilities have to go you don't get a lot out of it. You nudge Taric and ask him if he's up for a fight, his reply is an immediate no. Touchy feely psionic he may be, brawler he is not. You ask around for a fight now that it looks like Dom's is very much over. [Luck 2] You very nearly get slugged asking someone of they want to go one on one. This is not your night.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 01:23:06 pm

"Heh, I'd like to watch but I've work to do." Head to engineering.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 02:37:24 pm

What the hell was that...? Dom thought. "All right, all right. Put me down, you win," she said. She wasn't looking forward to falling the ten or fifteen feet down to the ground. "Hey, uh... who are you, anyway?" she asked.

Sorry, in CIS100 and pressed for time. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 02:44:53 pm

Follow Taric, ask if he can modify my knife

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 02:47:04 pm

"Hey, You want something Trol?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 03:01:08 pm

A modified knife?

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/demotivational-posters-close-combat1.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 03:02:28 pm

Could make it longer, or enhance it's AP capabilities.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 03:07:31 pm

Yeah, add a stun charge, improved alloys, there's a lot of things you could do with it, particularly if you gave it a power source.

It's just, modified knife strikes me as funny.

Modified assault rifle, modified vehicle, modified knife.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 03:08:54 pm

I was thinking of making it longer :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 03:09:52 pm

Making it a sword goes a little beyond 'modification'.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 03:13:11 pm

It's just removing the original blade and replacing it... :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 03:15:29 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 03:13:11 pm

It's just removing the original blade and replacing it... :D

Then the handle of the knife would be too small to fit the tang of a larger blade.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 03:16:14 pm

Well then.

TROL, GET A FULL SIZED SWORD FIRST!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 03:45:31 pm

"Hey, Dom, I know you like getting your ass kicked and all, but we've got new team members that want to meet the rest of 'ya. That goes for you too, Trol, Taric."

Cockblock my Taric and Trol, prevent them from leaving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 03:46:37 pm

"Sir, Please get the fuck out of my way."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 03:52:33 pm

"I'll let you get past once you talk to the other team members. One of them became a fan when I mentioned the porn, you know. You shouldn't disappoint her."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 03:53:32 pm

"Wait, What?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 03:57:52 pm

"Yep, when I mentioned the porn she said 'Porn stun attack? I have to meet him.' or something along those lines."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 03:58:53 pm

*Stares at Tarran*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 04:02:20 pm

"I'm not 'lyin, she really said that. Ask her yourself if you want to."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 04:02:54 pm

"I'll do that when I see her"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 04:04:33 pm

"Yo, if you can't make my knife more badass, can you make my Irin more badass?" Say hi to the new members, then spar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 04:06:26 pm

"Sure. I'll see what me and the guys can do."  Say Hello to new members and Inquire Curious-about-porn-attacks intrest in such.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 04:10:00 pm

For some reason, I'm starting to have regrets about killing Hake with a gun and not my knife…  :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 04:11:12 pm

Hey, you DID kill him. or stole the kill :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 04:23:22 pm

but i should have STABBED him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 04:24:14 pm

With our luck you would've rolled a one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 04:32:36 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 04:24:14 pm

With our luck you would've rolled a one.

And your knife would've bounced off the armor, flown up, stabbed me in the gut, causing me to shoot Taric, causing him to wake up and shoot Dom, causing Dom to send a shockwave your way.

Yes, I know the chance of that is extremely low, but with the RNG you can never be too sure.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 04:34:11 pm

Fuck, we need draignean to write that now :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 08:12:14 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 02:37:24 pm

What the hell was that...? Dom thought. "All right, all right. Put me down, you win," she said. She wasn't looking forward to falling the ten or fifteen feet down to the ground. "Hey, uh... who are you, anyway?" she asked.

The wall of force abates suddenly, dropping you three feet before smashing you into another very solid psionic barrier. The process repeats several times, with each barrier alternating between extreme heat and cold. It isn't as good as being stuck underwater for bit, but after faceplanting the fourth barrier you feel noticeably more in pain and less drunk. When you make it to the floor you manage to neither groan nor stagger when getting up. Much. The woman is just looking at you again, but you break the staring much short with your question. "Hey, uh... who are you, anyway?" The smaller woman doesn't immediately answer, holding out and just appraising you for almost a minute before answering. "To you I am either Ma'am or Major Cain."

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 03:45:31 pm

"Hey, Dom, I know you like getting your ass kicked and all, but we've got new team members that want to meet the rest of 'ya. That goes for you too, Trol, Taric."

Cockblock my Taric and Trol, prevent them from leaving.

After making it clear that your squad is to stay here and meet the new hires you go over to where Dom is discussing things with her opponent and tell her not to go anywhere. She gives you a look that could have driven nails through a wall.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 04:04:33 pm

"Yo, if you can't make my knife more badass, can you make my Irin more badass?" Say hi to the new members, then spar.

You hand over your shotgun to Taric, you don't know what he's going to do with it but you hope he'll make it something awesome. After that the two of you just stand around for a while, waiting on whoever the new hires are. It looks like you're going to have at least a little time so you look for a sparring match again. [Luck 2] You can't find anyone willing. What the hell is wrong with these people today?

Irin Combat Shotgun 6/6 removed.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 04:06:26 pm

"Sure. I'll see what me and the guys can do."  Say Hello to new members and Inquire Curious-about-porn-attacks intrest in such.

You agree to have a look at Trol's gun and then you stand around for a while, just thinking. [Int 2: You bet it would make a killer nose hair trimmer if you adjusted the bolt dispersion.]

Irin Combat Shotgun 6/6 added.
 
---

Ellen Saun & Jamie Teague

Saun: [luck 4] She'll be in the Training hall next round.

Teague: [Luck 2] He won't be here for at least another round. (Reroll next round.)

---


Grand-Arbiter Jordan Yule, on board Archangel class cruiser Michael.


This wasn't a good conversation, the man who brought the information gave it in short, stuttering, and incomplete bursts. It would be faster to take it out directly, but that was generally bad for morale. The boy was young yet, perhaps he would be competent in time. For now the Grand-Arbiter had to content himself with making unnecessary questions at every pause, such as "Define disrupted."
The other man, very much the younger of the pair, blanched and flinched at the mere undercurrent of frustration in the Grand-Arbiters voice. "The r-reports say that nothing is getting t-through, Grand-Arbiter."
The idiotic and obvious reply sent a rather cold spike of anger through the Arbiter's head, honestly did the boy take him for an idiot? "Thank you, I gathered as much myself. Now, allow me to explain something to you. When I ask you to define something I want you to tell me why it happened, when it happened, and above all how it happened." Why the Captain sent this idiot to deliver the message instead someone with an ounce of competence was an interesting question, one that would be discussed at length later.
The boy took an involuntary step back and began scrolling rapidly through the pad he was holding. "They don't know w-why it happened, it was first recorded a w-week ago when the courier ship D-delion did not make the meeting point. At first the w-watchers thought it was some form of natural radiation flare from Eridani disrupting the s-scans but the star has since returned to normal levels and the Gate remains in-inoperable."

Perfect. He was cut of from the Technocracy by a malfunctioning piece of High-Technology, the captain was afraid to meet him in person, and the Messenger was both a moron and stuttered. This was going to be a long assignment.





     

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 08:15:05 pm

Talk to my "Fan".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 08:15:49 pm

Find a training dummy and stab the shit out of it to vent off my anger

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 08:21:37 pm

I feel sorry for the messenger. He angers Jordan and he's paste.

Go down to the shooting range thing with the target guns, then get all shootty.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 21, 2011, 09:30:05 pm

When DO I get introduced!?! You could at least introduce me earlier than when they find me...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 09:37:09 pm

3-5 turns for you powder. If I introduce you too early you'll die, or I risk cutting their between mission stay absurdly short. At the very least Dom has to purchase her gear before you get introduced.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 21, 2011, 09:44:16 pm

OK...  :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 09:45:58 pm

/pat/pat/pat /sneakbacktowatchingthread

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:47:05 pm

I'm watching you...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 09:53:49 pm

/HideInBox. "I AM A BOX, SIR. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I WOULD BE WATCHED. ARE YOU A ANTI-BOX SUPREMACIST? I WILL CALL THE IGAAB! THE INTERGALACTIC ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF BOXES!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:54:34 pm

Do I have to get *That* magazine out?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 09:55:27 pm

"ULTIMATE FORM OF MIND BAR! MIND BOX!  8)"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:56:03 pm

*Sets fire to the box*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 09:56:37 pm

*Throws grenade at box*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 09:57:06 pm

"ANTI-BOX SUPREMACIST! I  KN- OH DEAR THE BURNING.  :-\"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 09:58:12 pm

*Pulls out minigun and turns Riccto to swiss cheese*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:58:50 pm

OPERATIVE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 09:59:04 pm

"I think cardboard is a poor replacement for cheese. Silly Tarran."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:59:46 pm

*Steals the box away from Riccto.*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 10:00:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:58:50 pm

OPERATIVE!

OPERATOR!
...I really dont know what I'm doing posting here. I just like reading this thread really.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 10:00:54 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 09:59:46 pm

*Steals the box away from Riccto.*

I'M NAKED!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 10:01:06 pm

*Dakka's Riccto with automatic shotgun*

Quote from: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 10:00:04 pm

...I really dont know what I'm doing posting here. I just like reading this thread really.

You should join then! It's funner to play than just watch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 10:02:32 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 10:01:06 pm

*Dakka's Riccto with automatic shotgun*

Quote from: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 10:00:04 pm

...I really dont know what I'm doing posting here. I just like reading this thread really.

You should join then! It's funner to play than just watch.

MORE DAK- My bones. Sweet lordy.
And...MAYBE I SHOULD! But I'm feeling uninspired right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 10:02:51 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 10:01:06 pm

Quote from: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 10:00:04 pm

...I really dont know what I'm doing posting here. I just like reading this thread really.

You should join then! It's funner to play than just watch.

Yeah, PM Draignean 'bout the villan side though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 10:04:23 pm

MAYBE I WILL! HRMPH!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 10:20:14 pm

*Stab Riccto* *repeatedly*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 10:49:57 pm

MY INSIDES! SWEET JESUS IS THAT A KIDNEY!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 10:55:45 pm

I'll get to the equipment as soon as I can, but I got some other stuff to do IC first.

"Major Cain, huh?" Dom put a hand to her head. The drunk feeling was gone, replaced by a grim soberness. Damn... I really got thrashed there... she thought, shaking her head. "I'm Dominique Wakeman. I have to say, you're really strong." She smiled, a little anyway. "I don't meet many people who can beat me that easily." She was impressed, whether or not she wanted to admit it.

Kinda pressed for time again, so...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2011, 11:27:39 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 10:55:45 pm

I'll get to the equipment as soon as I can, but I got some other stuff to do IC first.

You've got time, Saun and Teague still need to get done with their stuff, Taric will want to have fun in the labs for a while, and I'm sure everyone has plans for what to do with their free time. (Yes Taric, that too.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 11:30:53 pm

Wait, what?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Riccto on March 21, 2011, 11:53:53 pm

Taric time  ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 01:04:23 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 11:30:53 pm

Wait, what?

Since you requested nubile NPCs I assumed you were going to spend some of your time ogling them or some such similar and nefariously innuendo stricken action.  :P

(Nefariously innuendo stricken may be my new favorite phrase.)

Update tomorrow, must sleep so I can function later.

EDIT: %)$#$#&!! Stupid computer...  >:(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:44:38 am

Oh. Oh ho ho ho!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 11:52:46 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2011, 10:55:45 pm

"Major Cain, huh?" Dom put a hand to her head. The drunk feeling was gone, replaced by a grim soberness. Damn... I really got thrashed there... she thought, shaking her head. "I'm Dominique Wakeman. I have to say, you're really strong." She smiled, a little anyway. "I don't meet many people who can beat me that easily." She was impressed, whether or not she wanted to admit it.

The Major nods, the smile vanishing to be replaced with a much more neutral look. "You have some ability, you lack flexibility though, as well as..." she gives your appearance a mildly disapproving once over, wrinkling her nose slightly at the alcohol on your breath. "Discipline." She finishes the sentence and shakes her head in a sort of amusement. "You certainly aren't the first to try alcohol to boost their abilities, it has become something of an epidemic recently. I have taught the same lesson you have just learned at least thirty times in two days, to fools who think a harder punch means a more sure victory."

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 21, 2011, 08:15:49 pm

Find a training dummy and stab the shit out of it to vent off my anger

These people are totally uncooperative, frustrated and armed you find the nearest training dummy that doesn't have someone using it and start practicing. [Melee 4+1] You do some work on speed strikes and hitting vital areas when you can't see them, it isn't as productive as a training match would be but at least the dummy doesn't complain.

+1/8th Melee

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 21, 2011, 08:21:37 pm

Go down to the shooting range thing with the target guns, then get all shootty.

While you wait on Saun and Teague you might as well pack some training in. You grab one of the practice rifles with a similar weight to yours and hit the target call button, taking aim and relaxing your mind as best you can. [Marksman 2+1, 4+1, 3+1, 2+1 Vs Difficulty 14, pass] It's far from pretty work but you manage to get them all, you think you might get more out a more advanced course though.

+1/8th marksman

---

Ellen Saun & Jamie Teague

Saun: Saun enters the training hall with her stunning get-out-my-way-please-or-I'll-break-my-foot-off-in-your-ass smile. [Saun observation 4] Everyone else is either busy or still obscured by a crowd of people so she approaches Taric.

Teague: [Luck roll 3] Teague will be at the Training hall in 2 turns.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 21, 2011, 08:15:05 pm

Talk to my "Fan".

You wait around for the one Tarran described to show up, you have a feeling that whatever conversation springs from stunning a bunch of people with a brail porn magazine will be a very surreal one. After a few moments a slender woman in darkened armor with an unattached full face helmet approaches you, well this would be Ellen Saun. When she reaches you she makes a motion that manages to simultaneously convey the impression of a old fashioned bow and curtsy, no mean feat in full body armor. "Private Sizier, our co says you have an interesting method of killing using pornography. I collect such... innovative uses of ordinary objects, it is a hobby of mine." She gives you a smile that you can't quite classify, it's either winning, or pretty. You can't quite tell.

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 11:56:09 am

"Ah, So a fan of unorthodox warfare. I didn't kill them using porn though. A grenade did that." Keep talking to her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 12:01:57 pm

Saun shrugs her shoulders "You could say that, have been since I was eight and garroted my mother with her bra. Anyway, if you didn't kill them with porn, what was it for?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 12:02:32 pm

"Nah, I think you misunderstand me," Dom said, scratching the back of her head. "I wasn't trying to do any better. I was just drinking 'cause they offered it to us after the mission we pulled, and Tarran didn't want his, so... Anyway, I fight better when I'm sober. It's just more fun when I'm drunk." She shrugged. "So, uh...that thing you did a minute ago..." she said, not really used to asking for things. Especially for something like this. "Could you teach me how to do that?" She could use her psionics for massive force, but she didn't have the kind of control that Cain clearly did.

Occurred to me that there's two fangirls in the training room. :p

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 12:03:38 pm

"Distraction. Several of us were very injured at the time and there was a full squad of them."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 12:23:25 pm

Saun nods "I see, It would have been an interesting weapon to witness, perhaps in the future though.

---

Cain arches an eyebrow at Dom for a moment. "You're serious? After it becomes apparent that you are she gives a look that asks 'what the hell is wrong with you?' before continuing. "I can't teach you to do that, not without a solid month of practice. People are by nature focused upon themselves, and concentrated force is difficult to channel in any direction except directly away from yourself." She gives you another once-over and sighs. "I've got some free time before I need to meet with the Matriarch, I can show you a few things that might help you. If you can manage a willing and moderately sober mind."

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 12:26:14 pm

Also, I think I've horribly desensitized all of you, I can do things like have 8 year old girls strangle their own mother with said mother's own bra and you don't so much as bat an eyelash.

If you become serial killers using any of the methods that I have and will mention it is not my fault, and I can in no way be legally implicated!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 12:39:50 pm

"I could give a little demonstation here..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 12:40:48 pm

No worse than Dwarven Fortress itself; that's actually relatively tame compared to some stories posted in the adventure mode threads. o.O

"I think you already took care of the sobering part," Dom said. "Nothing like being slammed around repeatedly to make you pay attention." She punched her fists together. "I'm ready to give it a shot."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 12:45:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 12:26:14 pm

Also, I think I've horribly desensitized all of you, I can do things like have 8 year old girls strangle their own mother with said mother's own bra and you don't so much as bat an eyelash.

Nah, you didn't. I was already horribly desensitized before I joined this RTD.

Go for the advanced course! Pew pew!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 01:49:40 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 12:40:48 pm

No worse than Dwarven Fortress itself; that's actually relatively tame compared to some stories posted in the adventure mode threads. o.O

Hrm, yeah. Beating someone to death with their own testicles is probably more WTF inducing that this. Dwarf fortress, if it doesn't make you a sociopath, nothing will.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 01:50:51 pm

It makes sense from an IC view, Taric is a god damned maniac :D.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 05:44:40 pm

Okay... Working on the Armor sheets and the specs on the new weapons for Villains.

Spoiler: Armor (click to show/hide)

Name: Makeshift Body Armor
Max Armor: 35
Max Soak: 7
Min Soak: 2
Enc: 3
Special: None

Name: Light Body Armor
Max Armor: 50
Max Soak: 10
Min Soak: 2
Enc: 1
Special: None

Name: Standard Body Armor
Max Armor: 100
Max Soak: 20
Min Soak: 5
Enc: 3
Special: None

Name: Heavy Body Armor
Max Armor: 150
Max Soak: 30
Min Soak: 7
Enc: 6
Special: None

Name: Hazard Suit
Max Armor: 25
Max Soak: 5
Min Soak: 1
Enc: 5
Special: Can be sealed 

Name: Hostile Environment Suit
Max Armor: 5
Max Soak: 1
Min Soak: 0
Enc: 0
Special: Can be sealed

Name: Combat fitted Hostile Environment Suit
Max Armor: 75
Max Soak: 14
Min Soak: 4
Enc: 2
Special: Can be Sealed

Name: Reinforced Combat fitted Hostile Environment Suit
Max Armor: 125
Max Soak: 25
Min Soak: 6
Enc: 4
Special: Can be sealed

Name: Carapace (Combat)
Max Armor: 150
Max Soak: 30
Min Soak: 7
Enc: 1 (6)
Special: If the Carapace's armor is reduced to <30 it has been killed, Enc spikes to 6 and it stops boosting your skills. +5 Str +5 Dex, +100 Stamina

Name: Carapace (Psionic)
Max Armor: 100
Max Soak: 20
Min Soak: 5
Enc: 3 (6)
Special:   If the Carapace's armor is reduced to <20 it has been killed, Enc spikes to 6 and you lose all benefits from it. +5 Passive Kinetics +5 Passive Empathetics. +200 Stamina, no penalty for up to 2 simultaneous psionic actions.

Name: Shield Armor
Max Armor: 100
Max Soak: 20
Min Soak: 5
Enc: 6
Special: 100 points of shielding that behaves like armor for the armor. 50 Shield points can be recharged with a power cell in 3 combat rounds.

Name: Riot Shield
Max Armor: 30
Max Soak: 6
Min Soak: 1
Enc: 1
Special: Can be held in hand

Spoiler: Weapons (click to show/hide)

Pistols

Satyr Light pistol
Semi-automatic
18 Round Clip
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -2 long
Poor to Okay damage
Ballistic
Description: The Satyr is a fine light pistol, just don't expect it to be anything else. The large clip is useful, but it isn't the kind of gun you want to rely on during a prolonged firefight, the weapon simply doesn't pack enough punch to breach even lighter infantry armor with regularity. The satyr sees use as a sidearm, and concealed weapon, and a shiny trinket for Colonist civilians.

Odei Flechette pistol
Semi-automatic
5 Round Clip
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -1 long
Poor to Great damage
Flechette
Description: Resembling nothing so much as an over-sized revolver the Odei fires a slug that looks a great deal like large metal pill. At 10 inches from the target the canister explodes, firing a dense pack of small razors at a concentrated area. A well placed shot can turn vital organs to slop, but the low ammunition capacity has prevented it from becoming a major sidearm.

Cirri Light pistol
Semi-automatic, energy
20 round cell
Cohesion Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -3 long
Very Poor to Average damage
Laser
Description: A popular little light show the Cirri is only a touch larger than a conventional pistol of the same grade, it fires a brief pulse of green light on an intensely fine point with every shot. It short ranges it can cut through light armor fairly well, and while the enhanced focus does burn more efficiently at range it still suffers from the cohesion loss that plagues energy small arms.

SMGs


Wolfkin Heavy SMG
Semi-automatic, 3 round burst.
18 round magazine
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -4 long
Average to Great damage
Ballistic
Description: The Wolfkin resembles a shortened shotgun that got on a diet but fell of the wagon half-way through. Firing Immense .50 Caliber rounds the Wolfkin has a lot of Kick, both for the Victim, and the user. The large rounds will pummel their way through armor when they hit, if they hit. A solid weapon for close range encounters when you're not afraid of making some noise.

Hellhound energy SMG
7 second burst.
41 second cell
Cohesion Modifiers: -2 Short, +1 medium, -3 long
Average to good damage
Laser
Description: The hellhound is a surprisingly heavy laser weapon, usually seen on technocracy support teams. Optimized for ranges between 30 and 60 feet the Hellhound is used to protect longer ranged heavy weapons from close range assaults, and it does so with distinction. The Hellhound isn't a lot of good as an all-round weapon, but it excels in its own niche.

Cockatrice Particle Thrower
2 second pulses
4 second power cell.
Cohesion Modifiers: +5 Short, Nil Medium , Nil Long
Good to Incredible Damage
Particle Weapon
Description: Favoring sheer overwhelming force over distance the cockatrice is the quintessence of handheld destruction at a short range. Draining the power cell in just two shots the Cockatrice fires an immense storm of energy, disintegrating pretty much anything that happens to be in front of it. Deadly at a close range, but there are people who can spit farther than it can shoot.

Rifles

Kapre Light rifle
Semi-automatic
15 round clip
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium, -1 long
Average to Decent damage
Ballistic
Description: The Kapre is common light rifle, resisting time with an old .30 caliber bullet that has remained almost unchanged for centuries. It is a common weapon, found on technocracy light teams, colonist militias, and Merc troops.

Piru Gauss rifle
Semi-automatic
5 round clip, 5 round cell
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +2 medium, -0 long
Average to Good damage
Ballistic
Description: The Piru is the most common type of gauss rifle, it is large, blocky, and inefficient. It also packs a hell of a punch. Firing a .45 ferric slug the Piru is a fair weapon for amateur snipers, though her weight keeps her from being as accurate at close ranges as she could be.

Dybbuk Flechette rifle
Semi-automatic
2 20mm tubes
Accuracy Modifiers: (Laser Guided, -1 canister accuracy)
Okay to Lethal damage
Flechette
Description: The Granddaddy of the Odei the Dybbuk looks like a large, very broad, break action shotgun. When facing the business end, or when broken open the Dybbuk displays a set of over and under tubes. These tubes contain a large 20mm flechette canister when loaded, when fired the canister deploys a tiny set of maneuvering fins and small rocket engine. The canister then rides a laser projected by the rifle itself, flash igniting the rest of its fuel when 10' from the target. The resulting explosion of long razors can take out an entire group of careless opponents. The targeting computer will refuse to fire unless it is aimed in on a target for safety reasons. 

Basilisk Pulse Rifle
Semi-automatic
10 round cell
Cohesion Modifiers: +1 Short, +2 medium, Nil long
Decent to good damage
Energy
Description: The Basilisk is a first generation paired pulse rifle. To reduce cohesion loss the rifle fires a pair of pulse that attract one another, actually increasing in cohesion at range. Until the point when the two pulses meet and equalize, at which point they disperse in a flash. The other problem with this is that it uses ammunition at twice the normal rate.

Laelaps Laser rifle
Semi-automatic
12 round cell
Cohesion Modifiers: -2 (+2) Short, +2 (+2) medium, -2 (+2) long (Parentheses for aimed cohesion)
Average to Decent damage
Energy
Description: Instead of mucking about with a complicated adaptive system that could break in the field the Technocracy circumvented the laser cohesion problem by making a Tri-barreled laser rifle and making the focal point different on each barrel. When aimed in the Laelaps will auto find the best barrel, when not aimed the Laelaps defaults to the mid-range barrel.

Gholam Energy Rifle
Semi-automatic
5 round cell
Cohesion Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium, -2 long
Special damage
Energy
Description: A focused EMP rifle, the best the Gholam can do to living tissue is induce a mildly painful itching sensation. On anything using vaguely complex electronics the Gholam is devastating. Blowing out computers and pads in a plume of sparks and burning plastics, causing machines to go haywire and generally making all sorts of mechanical mayhem.

Assault Rifles

Leanashe Assault Rifle
Single, 4 round burst, and full-auto
30 round Magazine
Accuracy Modifiers: +2 Short, +2 medium, -2 long
Below Average to Good damage
Ballistic
Description: A short and stocky assault rifle built in a bull-pup layout the Leanashe is meant for short to mid-range confrontations, and at those ranges it can chew its opponents bloody. Firing a Caseless bullet it can get away with firing a higher caliber round without incurring too great a weight, as well as allowing for a higher than normal magazine capacity.

Drake Beam Rifle
1.5 second beam
15 Second cell
Cohesion Modifer: +2 to selected range, -3 to others. (See description.)
Good to Amazing damage
Beam
Description: The Drake is one of the Rare, expensive, and powerful energy assault rifles. Tricky to maintain, heavy, and undeniably effective. The Drake's beam is hot enough to boils a person's brain in their skull fast enough to make it explode, its strength though lies in a small hardened computer system that allows you to manually select the range that you are going to be firing at, and the rifle will then recalibrate its focus to the selected range. Point, click, and kill.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 05:45:42 pm

Urngh.

Trol needs to post so Taric can fail at picking up a sociopath.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 05:47:05 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 05:45:42 pm

Urngh.

Trol needs to post so Taric can fail at picking up a sociopath.

Indeed.

Come on Trollan! Don't keep us hanging!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 05:50:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 05:47:05 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 05:45:42 pm

Urngh.

Trol needs to post so Taric can fail at picking up a sociopath.

Indeed.

Come on Trollan! Don't keep us hanging!

Hey, Nothin-I got a one didn't I?

In other news; Someone mind getting me some of those weapons :3. And you forgot the Reactive shield armour...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 05:53:06 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 05:50:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 05:47:05 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 05:45:42 pm

Urngh.

Trol needs to post so Taric can fail at picking up a sociopath.

Indeed.

Come on Trollan! Don't keep us hanging!

Hey, Nothin-I got a one didn't I?

In other news; Someone mind getting me some of those weapons :3. And you forgot the Reactive shield armour...

Someone grab me a Laelaps Laser rifle. That thing looks sexy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 05:53:41 pm

Nono, Give it to me first. I'll make it a centerfold ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 05:54:39 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 05:50:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 05:47:05 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 05:45:42 pm

Urngh.

Trol needs to post so Taric can fail at picking up a sociopath.

Indeed.

Come on Trollan! Don't keep us hanging!

Hey, Nothin-I got a one didn't I?

In other news; Someone mind getting me some of those weapons :3. And you forgot the Reactive shield armour...

Hasn't really been made yet (You didn't get to test it at all.), and thus you don't really know a lot about it. Just that it works, and it's all cool and shit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 05:55:44 pm

Believe me, I've more work to do on it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Trollan on March 22, 2011, 07:12:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 05:47:05 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 05:45:42 pm

Urngh.

Trol needs to post so Taric can fail at picking up a sociopath.

Indeed.

Come on Trollan! Don't keep us hanging!

Sorry, road trip up to the mountain for some spring break skiing, in between packing and the drive itself, i've had no time.
Try to brawl one more time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 07:40:16 pm

I would like to point out that I was not hitting on her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 07:43:28 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 07:40:16 pm

I would like to point out that I was not hitting on her.

[Tarran Detect Lie: 5] Yeah... rrrriiiiiiiggggght.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 07:44:38 pm

Seriously. I was going to grope a few unchained as a demonstration.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 08:12:54 pm

Tarran, keep that madman away from me. o.o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:14:22 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 08:12:54 pm

Tarran, keep that madman away from me. o.o

Will do. Just as long as you keep him from grabbing his porno.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:15:21 pm

What, it was just going to be a few random unchained. and Tarran...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:17:41 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:15:21 pm

What, it was just going to be a few random unchained. and Tarran...

If you Feel-The-Rainbow me, I'll make sure that you spend the rest of your time on the squad mopping floors and getting our drinks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 08:19:02 pm

Technically, a random unchained could be anybody in the room. Here's hoping for your sake you don't roll a 1 and get Dom and Cain. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:21:28 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:17:41 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:15:21 pm

What, it was just going to be a few random unchained. and Tarran...

If you Feel-The-Rainbow me, I'll make sure that you spend the rest of your time on the squad mopping floors and getting our drinks.

Worth it.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 08:19:02 pm

Technically, a random unchained could be anybody in the room. Here's hoping for your sake you don't roll a 1 and get Dom and Cain. >.>

More like a Six.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:24:56 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:21:28 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:17:41 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:15:21 pm

What, it was just going to be a few random unchained. and Tarran...

If you Feel-The-Rainbow me, I'll make sure that you spend the rest of your time on the squad mopping floors and getting our drinks.

Worth it.

Okay, then, I'll make sure to always roll 1s on dual wields for both guns and always hit you instead. And I'll dual wield more often. Heck, I'll dual wield Ichneumons just to punish you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:25:37 pm

Boy, I'll make you get Zeroes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:26:14 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:25:37 pm

Boy, I'll make you get Zeroes.

Enjoy your body while you have it, you won't have it for long.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:27:06 pm

First things first then...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 08:41:16 pm

lol Always with the infighting in this thread. ^^ It's all good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:43:31 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:26:14 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:25:37 pm

Boy, I'll make you get Zeroes.

Enjoy your body while you have it, you won't have it for long.

I'd like to make an annendum to that.

I'll give you a +1 bonus. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:45:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:43:31 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:26:14 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:25:37 pm

Boy, I'll make you get Zeroes.

Enjoy your body while you have it, you won't have it for long.

I'd like to make an annendum to that.

I'll give you a +1 bonus. ;D

Just wait until I get enough passive kinetics to make a tap of my finger send you flying. Just wait.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:46:28 pm

Active Kinetics...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:51:56 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:46:28 pm

Active Kinetics...

No, passive. Let me quote:

Quote

Active Kinetics: Depending on your mood you could drive a spike of raw anger through his head, or you could accelerate his molecular structure and set him on fire... Decisions, decisions...

No mention of strength. However, Passive Kinetics does.

Quote

Passive Kinetics: Fine tunes your ability to intuitively use psionics to give yourself a physical edge. Hyper-Kinesthesia, weapon resistance, added strength... that sort of thing. Passive kinetics gives a 1/6th bonus to Str and End for every two points and applies bonuses as normal to Kinesthesia.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:53:34 pm

Odds are you'll need to get to the matriarch skill level first, so yeah...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 08:54:29 pm

That's why I pumped passive kinetics first. :p Kinda wish I'd went for active now though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:55:47 pm

Could go back into that whadjamahcallit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:56:57 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:53:34 pm

Odds are you'll need to get to the matriarch skill level first, so yeah...

I'll make the time, your ass is assing for it.

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:55:47 pm

Could go back into that whadjamahcallit.

Yeah, that would be a good idea, but it very likely would result in death. Since if it didn't, why isn't everyone on our faction a super-psionic?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:57:51 pm

You probably need psionic potential for it work like that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 09:35:06 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:56:57 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:55:47 pm

Could go back into that whadjamahcallit.

Yeah, that would be a good idea, but it very likely would result in death. Since if it didn't, why isn't everyone on our faction a super-psionic?

The unchained only have the one program, extended use of the reverse-relativity sphere can cause mental instability. There are other spheres, and other programs that will boost various abilities or give specialized skills. Running the same program more than once though would be... unpleasant.

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 08:51:56 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 08:46:28 pm

Active Kinetics...

No, passive. Let me quote:

Quote

Active Kinetics: Depending on your mood you could drive a spike of raw anger through his head, or you could accelerate his molecular structure and set him on fire... Decisions, decisions...

No mention of strength. However, Passive Kinetics does.

Quote

Passive Kinetics: Fine tunes your ability to intuitively use psionics to give yourself a physical edge. Hyper-Kinesthesia, weapon resistance, added strength... that sort of thing. Passive kinetics gives a 1/6th bonus to Str and End for every two points and applies bonuses as normal to Kinesthesia.

You'd need a double assload of passive kinetics to send somebody flying with you're little pinky, and you'd probably be doing scary things like causing gravity flux just by being there at that point anyway.

Active kinetics, would make it easier. You'd just have to amp it intentionally and it would cost a lot more stamina.

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 07:40:16 pm

I would like to point out that I was not hitting on her.

O'rly?

Well it sounds like you're hitting on her. So you're hitting on her, if you get laid or get a broken jaw it's your own damn fault.  ;D

Working on the turn and Taric's sociopathic lust now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 09:36:15 pm

Yay for sociopathic lust?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 09:37:50 pm

Aslong as there aren't any 1s involved in the rolls...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 09:48:08 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 09:37:50 pm

Aslong as there aren't any 1s involved in the rolls...

No, do get a 1 and use the porn mag on yourself. Please, oh please oh please RNG give him a 1.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 09:49:18 pm

No, I'm hitting on her apparently...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 09:51:34 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 09:49:18 pm

No, I'm hitting on her apparently...

I've kinda lost track about now.

Also, it'd be funny if you get a 1 and hit her literally, and she kicks your ass afterwards. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 09:52:21 pm

Nope, she'd kick my ass pre-emptively... :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 10:41:39 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 12:39:50 pm

"I could give a little demonstation here..."

[Speech roll 5+1 You lucky little...]  Funnily enough it seems that Saun is a fan of Really bad pickup lines, and she gives you a grin. "Well under normal cirumcstances you'd have to get me dinner first, but..." Her smile widens into something that could only be defined as predatory. "Seeing as we're working together for the first time I'm sure no one would object to a few... trust building exercises."

You had plans for the rest of the day, your pretty sure they involved a lab and some machines that whirred and made beeping noises. You're also pretty sure that you don't give a good goddamn what those plans were right now. You're also fairly certain that nobody who wasn't psionic could have done half of those things.

You are otherwise occupied for (2) turns. Your are now located in the private offices in the former independent section.

(It is important to note that as a sociopath she views this activity at the same intimacy level as playing catch, and thus it won't split any loyalties between Tarran and yourself. Also, if she wasn't a sociopath this would not have been this easy. At all.)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 12:45:38 pm

Go for the advanced course! Pew pew!

[Observation roll failed] You set up the range for a more advanced course, trying once again to bring some focus up. [Marksman 4+1, 4+1, 2+1, 1 Vs difficulty 16, Failed.] You try, and for the first few shots you do perfectly, you completely lose it on the last one though and bomb the rest of the course. Damnit, you almost had it.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 22, 2011, 07:12:41 pm

Try to brawl one more time.

You look for a fight one last time [Luck roll 3] and it seems that now that Dom is done being tossed about there are a few people willing to fight. It isn't quite what you're looking for but you find a rough kickboxing match. [Alt. Melee/soak Trol 3+1, 5+1, 2+1, 4+1, 4+1, 4] Vs [Alt. Melee/soak Fighter 4+1, 3+1, 3+1, 2, 2, 3] Your oppenent is good but after the second time you kick him the head he kinda loses his focus, a couple heavy blows later he hits the deck, only conscious in the vaguest sense. You could get into this.

+2/8ths melee, +1/8th soak.

(You got very luck with your bonus rolls, you won't always have all those +1s)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 12:40:48 pm

"I think you already took care of the sobering part," Dom said. "Nothing like being slammed around repeatedly to make you pay attention." She punched her fists together. "I'm ready to give it a shot."

The older woman nods and you follow her into a large circle etched roughly into the floor, marked for the use of kinetics. She motions for you to stand in the center, and tells you to close your eyes. "In this part of the exercise, I'm going to throw heavy objects at you. You're going to keep your eyes closed, you're going to catch them and hold them, and you're not going to use your hands." Your eyes are closed so you can't see here face, but her voice contains no hint of sarcasm or a smile. This might not have been the best pla- [Alt. Kinesthesia/A.Kinetics 5+1, 2, 4, 3, 3+1, 2 Vs Difficulty 20 passed] You feel the first object from the instant it moves, catching it is a little more tricky, and it continues to be tricky as two more large objects joint the first. It is a very Very near thing but you manage to hold them all up. [Will roll 2] And then Major Cain throws a punch at the back of your head, the sudden shock is enough to make you drop the objects you were holding with a clatter.

"Not bad for a first try, you need to work on your focus though. In a combat situation you may need to hold four or five struggling people at once, and people will be shooting at you, not punching you."

+2/8ths passive kinetics, +2/8ths Active kinetics 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 10:42:23 pm

Damnit Taric I wanted to get your nose broken. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 10:43:43 pm

O_O

That...worked...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 10:45:34 pm

Indeed it did... wow, Taric, you're laying up in life.

"Damn. Gah, must try harder!"

Shoot the targets again!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 10:46:55 pm

I just hope there aren't any rolls for it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 10:48:16 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 10:46:55 pm

I just hope there aren't any rolls for it...

You know, you just screwed yourself up there now. The RNG is going to give you straight 1s now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2011, 10:48:43 pm

I really should have put in a stamina roll for how long you were 'otherwise engaged'. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Now accepting villains!)
Post by: Taricus on March 22, 2011, 10:49:24 pm

Oh FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Now times two 'cause of the ninja.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 22, 2011, 11:12:15 pm

"Ugh, finally" get in a empathetics spar

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 11:38:08 pm

O_O _{Really? Huh. Only two turns with a 5+1. lol}

"Ow! What the f-" Dom caught herself before she stumbled forward and tripped over the stuff she'd been holding up. She pressed a hand to the back of her head. "Damn, yeah, OK... point taken," she said. Damn suckerpunches and shit... she thought. Guess it would be that easy to get offed in a firefight, though. It was easy to picture Trol sneaking up on a guy like that with his knife. Speaking of him, it looked like he was issuing a challenge regarding empathetics. "Thanks, Major Cain. I'll see you later," she said, figuring the major probably wanted to be on her way to meet the matriarch.

Besides, she needed to train her empathetic abilities to be better able to feel people around her. So she went over to Trol. "I'll take you up on that, no hard feelings if I lose, I swear," she said, holding a hand up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 01:03:45 am

Taric Sizier

Do not Disturb

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2011, 10:45:34 pm

"Damn. Gah, must try harder!"

Shoot the targets again!

Your zen is not being strong, and you hit the target call again. Must shoot them, just think of them as... Your mind blanks on anything that you really actually want to shoot at right now. Fuck 'em, they're targets. [Marksman 3+1, 2+1, 3+1, 3+1 Vs difficulty 16, failed.] Gah! Your shooting isn't being anything better then mediocre. You can do better than this, where the hell are all those amazing super-special talents you're supposed to have?

---

Dominique & Trol

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2011, 11:38:08 pm

"Ow! What the f-" Dom caught herself before she stumbled forward and tripped over the stuff she'd been holding up. She pressed a hand to the back of her head. "Damn, yeah, OK... point taken," she said. Damn suckerpunches and shit... she thought. Guess it would be that easy to get offed in a firefight, though. It was easy to picture Trol sneaking up on a guy like that with his knife. Speaking of him, it looked like he was issuing a challenge regarding empathetics. "Thanks, Major Cain. I'll see you later," she said, figuring the major probably wanted to be on her way to meet the matriarch.

Besides, she needed to train her empathetic abilities to be better able to feel people around her. So she went over to Trol. "I'll take you up on that, no hard feelings if I lose, I swear," she said, holding a hand up.

Quote from: Trollan on March 22, 2011, 11:12:15 pm

"Ugh, finally" get in a empathetics spar

Trol and Dom square off, in a physical fight you aren't sure who'd win, but in a mental fight Trol might have an advantage over Dom. As is common with empathetic fights it is about as interesting to watch as a hanful of rocks. Neither Trol nor Dom move a hair as the battle rages. [Dom A.Empathetics 2, 4, 2, 4+1] Vs [Trol A.Empathetics 2+1, 2, 3+1, 2] Startlingly, even though the only thing Dom has for her in this fight is sheer will, it is Trol who backs down first as his mental barriers come crumbling down. It was a close fight though, and both of you learn more than a little.

Dom Active Empathetics +2/8ths, Trol Active Empathetics +1/8th

Jamie Teague

After getting done with a few side jobs Jamie finally makes it to the Training hall. [Observation 2] Not seeing any of you he stops to unwind in a mock knife fight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:05:50 am

Still doing it... ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 01:12:55 am

GRRRRRRRRR.

USE MY TOTALLY REAL RAGE AND MAKE ALL THE TARGETS SWISS CHEESE! AGAIN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:15:02 am

Jealous much? ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 01:21:03 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:15:02 am

Jealous much? ;D

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

GODDAMN RNG SUCKS WHY RNG WHY?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:21:51 am

I guess I hit a sensitive spot. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 01:30:27 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:21:51 am

I guess I hit a sensitive spot. :P

I hate you.

I'm supposed to be the leader and you take the spotlight.

You got more wounded and survived last battle than me.

You got a girl.

You can modify weapons and make them far more dangerous than they once were.

You used FREAKING PORN as a goddamn WEAPON.

AREAGFHGHBTRREDVRRR I'M GONNA KILL YOU ONE DAY.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:34:37 am

To be fair the girl is a sociopath, though that may make it better/funnier.

And I can't modify your potential laser rifle if I'm dead now can I >:)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 01:37:05 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:34:37 am

And I can't modify your potential laser rifle if I'm dead now can I >:)

WON'T MATTER IF THE BONUS FROM PURELY KILLING YOU WILL GIVE ME +100 BONUSES FOR THE REST OF THE GAME.

Besides, there's always the Laelaps Laser rifle. Which looks awesum.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:39:02 am

I'm talking about the laelaps. I could turn it into a laser gatling sniper.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2011, 02:59:35 am

Two rounds, Tarran. On a five (+1). Just think about that for a second. :p That's what happens when you totally neglect Endurance, man.

After a few minutes of intense staring - which she felt she was at a thorough disadvantage at, damn those shades! - the match was finally called. Dominique breathed a sigh of relief. She had felt him inside her mind, probing around, trying to break through her barriers, even as she was trying to do the same to him. She could only dimly recall catching a few of his memories; working at a casino, being in desperate gunfights... She wondered what he had picked up from her. Probably a bit of the repetition of her life; how every day it was move this, move that, beat down a punk who disrespected her.

She was glad he didn't get much further than that. Some of her thoughts and memories were purely hers. "Well, uh, that was certainly... strange," Dom said. She laughed a bit nervously and crossed her arms. "Wow. All right. D'you... wanna go a second round?" she suggested. If not, she'd go by the signifier's office and pick up her equipment; she would probably need it soon.

EDIT: Just now noticed the thread title. Looks like the six of us (seven if PM gets to join the mission) are in for some trouble ahead. o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 03:03:28 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2011, 02:59:35 am

Two rounds, Tarran. On a five (+1). Just think about that for a second. :p

Doesn't matter, I still failed. FAILED I TELL YA! FAAAAAILLLEEDDD! I'M A FAILURE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2011, 03:10:15 am

I thought the preferred yell was "I'M A LOSER!"[/mgs] Look on the bright side though, you get some respect at least; Dom refers to Tarran as "boss." ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 23, 2011, 08:59:48 am

"Sure, rematch."

Don't forget Taric, you have to modify my Irin after you are done.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 09:22:26 am

It'll probably just be a knife stuck under the barrel.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 11:58:19 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 01:12:55 am

USE MY TOTALLY REAL RAGE AND MAKE ALL THE TARGETS SWISS CHEESE! AGAIN!

You once heard something about how anger clouded the mind and some crap like that, well loosening up and being calm certainly didn't do crap. Besides, you aren't sure you can stop being pissed right now if you wanted to. Once more you hit the Target call and prepare to fire. [Marksman 6+1, 2+1, 4+1, 4+1 Vs Difficulty 16] If the training gun was anything that could blow holes in stuff, there would be a steaming pile of slag in place of those targets. Huh, apparently whoever said "Don't Fight Angry." was a moron.

+2/8ths Marksman.

---

Dominique Wakeman & Trol Grane

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2011, 02:59:35 am

After a few minutes of intense staring - which she felt she was at a thorough disadvantage at, damn those shades! - the match was finally called. Dominique breathed a sigh of relief. She had felt him inside her mind, probing around, trying to break through her barriers, even as she was trying to do the same to him. She could only dimly recall catching a few of his memories; working at a casino, being in desperate gunfights... She wondered what he had picked up from her. Probably a bit of the repetition of her life; how every day it was move this, move that, beat down a punk who disrespected her.

She was glad he didn't get much further than that. Some of her thoughts and memories were purely hers. "Well, uh, that was certainly... strange," Dom said. She laughed a bit nervously and crossed her arms. "Wow. All right. D'you... wanna go a second round?" she suggested. If not, she'd go by the signifier's office and pick up her equipment; she would probably need it soon.

Quote from: Trollan on March 23, 2011, 08:59:48 am

"Sure, rematch."

The two of you square of again for a rematch, taking a minute to catch you mental breath before starting again. [Dom A.Empathetics 5, 3, 3, 4] Vs [Trol A.Empathetics 4, 3, 3+1, 4+1] Once again the match is very close, with Trol only breaking down Dom's barriers by virtue of what he got out of orientation.

+1/8th Active Empathetics Trol, +1/8th Active Empathetics Dom

---

Taric Sizier

........................

---

Jamie Teague

[Observation roll 1] Can't find any of you.

---

James Evans

....
......
........ Wha?

You wake up, lying on your side on a metal floor. Your hands are bound behind your back roughly, you can wiggle your fingers a little but the bonds are tight enough that you can feel your pulse throb in your wrists. As you start to come to the pain comes back, you can feel deep bruises on your chest and back, your jaw hurts like crazy and you can taste blood in your mouth.

You remember some things, refusing the orientation, a prisoner revolt in the facility, the Technocrats holing up in the Administration and Science wing. Your head is pounding though, and coherent thought isn't easy. You've been beaten several times, and you can't remember when you last ate or drank. Without peeling yourself off the floor you try and look around the room, it looks like one of the holding cells in the lower levels for patients undergoing experimentation judging by the total lack of ornamentation. You can see another person's knee, and it looks like they're as bound as you are.

This is not your day.

Spoiler: James Evans (click to show/hide)

Health: 60/75
Stamina: 55/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Attire: Black jumpsuit, stained, torn, slightly bloody.
Inv:
Nothing but pocket lint.
Status: Wrists bound, in a Holding cell.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:00:01 pm

Aw, I have to wait for this turn as well :P.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 12:01:57 pm

You can post an action for next turn though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:03:02 pm

Head to engineering.

You know I think she considers this more along the lines of entertainment...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 12:05:55 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:03:02 pm

You know I think she considers this more along the lines of entertainment...

Brilliant, considering I already told that to you...   :P

She's one crazy chick. Fun, uninhibited, and she'd kill you without a second thought if it was the better of two options.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 12:06:29 pm

"Hell yes."

Make a minor celebration then look for Jamie Teague.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:07:01 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 12:05:55 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:03:02 pm

You know I think she considers this more along the lines of entertainment...

Brilliant, considering I already told that to you...   :P

She's one crazy chick. Fun, uninhibited, and she'd kill you without a second thought if it was the better of two options.

Well I think I can turn her ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 12:09:40 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:07:01 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 12:05:55 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:03:02 pm

You know I think she considers this more along the lines of entertainment...

Brilliant, considering I already told that to you...   :P

She's one crazy chick. Fun, uninhibited, and she'd kill you without a second thought if it was the better of two options.

Well I think I can turn her ;D

That would be... interesting.

_{And Hopeless.}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:10:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 12:09:40 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:07:01 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 12:05:55 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:03:02 pm

You know I think she considers this more along the lines of entertainment...

Brilliant, considering I already told that to you...   :P

She's one crazy chick. Fun, uninhibited, and she'd kill you without a second thought if it was the better of two options.

Well I think I can turn her ;D

That would be... interesting.

_{And Hopeless.}

What, I got to say that we can do anything to anyone ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2011, 12:15:25 pm

Dom wasn't quite ready for Trol's more experienced abilities, and despite a strong effort on her part he managed to get through. "Woah, woah, OK, I give!" she said after a moment, holding her hands up. Damn... lose three times in one day... I hope that's all. He'd certainly got the better of her that time. Maybe he'd just used the first match to test her defenses? No use getting paranoid about it... "Thanks for the practice. I'm gonna go pick up my stuff, be right back," she said, leaving to go to the signifier's office.

I'm pretty sure my equipment already consists of the Fuath Riot Suppression Carbine +1 Acid Canister, Abassy Heavy Pistol +8 Clips, a Bandage, Riot Shield, and Standard Body Armor. How much cash do I have? If I have enough, I want a Jormungandr Assult Rifle +2 Clips, then as many ORS as I can get after that.

Ninja'd: 8 damn replies? WTF? o.O I don't write that slowly, do I?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 23, 2011, 06:15:56 pm

Although every instinct in his mind told James to freak out, The more logical side of him told him he'd get the crap beaten out of him again. James took another look around, taking full note of the person in front of him. He thought to himself: "Gah. Let's see the details of this situation." He strained his memories. "Oh yeah," he thought, "Technocracy, argh." James wiggled hsi fingers, testing his slack exactly, and attempted to find out by feel exactly what was tying him up. Oh God, he was hurting. He silently prayed a little. Silently, as to not get beaten again by his holders.

By the way, it's James Evan, not Evans.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 23, 2011, 06:27:33 pm

Talk to some other unchained, try to make a friend

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 07:39:41 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 12:03:02 pm

Head to engineering.

"I was lying in bed trying to catch my breath, half-ashamed, half-smiling at the things we did...
- Old earth music

Feeling that all is right with the world you eventually give in to the nagging realization that there are in fact other things that you need to do, not just Saun. Nigh unreasonably happy you make it into the labs, and you find it a flurry of welcoming activity once again. Scarface -Who's name you manage to get this time, it's Max- has a few new things to show you. Apparently the armory had a bunch of modification sets for the weapons, and your team gets to pick out three for their use.

Spoiler: Weapon Modifications (click to show/hide)

Extra Rails
Usable on: Any Gauss
Benefit: -1 to enemy armor bonus.
Drawback: Doubles the energy cell usage of the weapon.

Laser Sight
Usable on: Any ranged weapon
Benefit: +2/8ths to Quickshot
Drawback: Not stealthy.

Enhanced Capacitors
Usable on: Any Energy weapon
Benefit: Weapon can hold twice as much energy
Drawback: Needs to be reloaded twice.

Automatic Conversion kit
Usable on: Conventional and Gauss non-automatic
Benefit: Weapon can be fired as a full automatic.
Cost: Weapon is fully automatic.

Simple Bayonet
Usable on: Any ranged weapon
Benefit: Added Melee attack to weapon
Cost: None

Scope, Medium
Usable on: Any ranged weapon
Benefit: +1 to Medium, +3/6ths bonus to long range shots.
Cost: -4/6ths to short range shots

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 12:06:29 pm

"Hell yes."

Make a minor celebration then look for Jamie Teague.

[Luck roll 2] For some reason the new wave disco seems the appropriate way to celebrate your achievement. You disco solo with the training gun until someone takes it away from you. It makes you sad. Setting that aside though, Jamie Should be here.... [Observation 2] You think you see him in one of the larger betting groups, but when you get there you lose sight of him.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2011, 12:15:25 pm

Dom wasn't quite ready for Trol's more experienced abilities, and despite a strong effort on her part he managed to get through. "Woah, woah, OK, I give!" she said after a moment, holding her hands up. Damn... lose three times in one day... I hope that's all. He'd certainly got the better of her that time. Maybe he'd just used the first match to test her defenses? No use getting paranoid about it... "Thanks for the practice. I'm gonna go pick up my stuff, be right back," she said, leaving to go to the signifier's office.

Win some lose some, you'll kick their collective asses later. Now though, you need to get your ass kicking gear. The walk to the Signifer is largely uneventful, besides passing a very peaceful looking Taric. The Signifer is parceling out a small case of grenades to a group Unchained when you arrive, and you wait a bit. Checking you account before making a purchase. You have 71RC now, guess you're worth not sending into battle practically in the nude now.

Spoiler: List of items at the Signifer's (click to show/hide)

  Armor

Makeshift Body armor  10RC
Light body armor  15RC
Standard body Armor 25RC
Heavy Body armor 45RC
Reinforced Hazard suit 25RC
Hostile Environment suit 35RC
Combat fitted Hostile Environment suit. 50RC

Riot Shield 10RC
 
  Weapons

Weighted Baton 5RC
Combat Knife 7RC
Stun baton 7RC
Chimera Pistol 12RC
Odei Flechette Pistol 15RC
Renfield SMG 17RC
Abassy Heavy Pistol 20RC
Sleipnir SMG 20RC
Kapre Light rifle 20RC
Modified Broadbeam 20RC
Fuath Riot suppression Carbine 25RC
Irin Combat Shotgun 35RC
Fenrir Pistol 35RC
Jormungandr Assult rifle 45RC
Dybbuk Flechette Rifle 50RC
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle 50RC
 
  Explosives
Tear gas grenade 10RC
Smoke grenade 10RC

  Other
 
.22 rounds (15) 5RC
.115 Spikes (30) 6RC
.375 Guass (25) 7RC
.30 rounds (12) 7RC
12mm Flechette Canister (6) 7RC
.220 Gauss slugs (35) 8RC
.50 caliber round (7) 8RC
Chemical canisters (Incendiary/Caustic) 10RC
1" High Velocity Sabot (2) 10RC
20mm Flechette Canister (2) 10RC
Power cell (1)  10RC
Medical Kit 8RC
Advanced Medical Kit 12RC
ORS 25RC
Field Surgery Kit 25RC

You have enough to purchase the Assault rifle and the 2 clips but you'll only have 10 RC left over.   


Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 23, 2011, 06:27:33 pm

Talk to some other unchained, try to make a friend

You spend some time chatting with the other unchained fighters. [Speech 4] You're one of the heroes of the battle against the Independents, and you have a good time talking about blowing peoples heads off and how you regret not doing it up close and personal with the knife.

+1/20 Reputation with the unchained.

--- 

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 23, 2011, 06:15:56 pm

Although every instinct in his mind told James to freak out, The more logical side of him told him he'd get the crap beaten out of him again. James took another look around, taking full note of the person in front of him. He thought to himself: "Gah. Let's see the details of this situation." He strained his memories. "Oh yeah," he thought, "Technocracy, argh." James wiggled hsi fingers, testing his slack exactly, and attempted to find out by feel exactly what was tying him up. Oh God, he was hurting. He silently prayed a little. Silently, as to not get beaten again by his holders.

You test the strength of the bonds on your wrists, [Observation 3] it feels like knotted cloth you think you could break it but there would be no way for you to get it back on your wrists. The other person in the cell with you sees you twisting a little and speaks, you can see his knees shift jerkily towards you. "Hey, James you're awake! The voice is male, and is as scratchy and hoarse from lack of water as your own must be. "I thought that bastard had put you out for good that time, I'd ask you how you feel, but that's a pretty damn stupid question right now. Can you sit up?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 07:44:10 pm

Tell max to put a bayonet on the Irin. Then See if I can combine the Broadbeam with the jormungandr

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 23, 2011, 07:45:31 pm

James attempted to sit up. "Gah, I feel like crap. Jeez I got beaten up. Anyway, my head hurts so badly, I'm having a bit of trouble easily remembering things. Can you tell me exactly what happened again? Might help out with this situation." James tested the slack he had, twisting his wrists as much as he could. Couldn't hurt.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2011, 08:09:04 pm

Wonder what he's all about, Dom thought as she approached a slightly spacier than normal-looking Taric. ...Maybe I shouldn't think about it too much. I probably wouldn't understand anyway. Most likely he was planning out some weapon that would annihilate the independents. Maybe I'll get to try it out. That'd be cool. She nodded to him as they passed, but she didn't want to distract him so she didn't say anything.

After reaching the office and scanning through the list, she eventually settled on getting an assault rifle with a pair of clips for it. 10 creds wasn't enough for much of anything else, but she could still afford a medkit, so she ordered one. Hmm, now what to do... She thought about it while putting on her armor and fitting her equipment to the correct places. ...guess I could go see what Taric's up to. She nodded to the signifier and left for the labs.

About the mods, do we all pick three for ourselves, or do we pick three in general, or what? Because if they're individual then I'd choose a laser sight for my pistol and AR, and a bayonet for the pistol as well. If we're picking as a team then I vote laser sights. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 08:10:23 pm

Laser sights definitly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 08:56:57 pm

What about a scope for me?

"Goddammit where did everyone go?"

Look for Teague again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 08:57:25 pm

Three upgrades...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 09:00:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 08:57:25 pm

Three upgrades...

Fine, fine. Whatever. Besides, I'm not there to voice my complaint in the actual game.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 23, 2011, 10:13:43 pm

Hooray, more knives!
Keep chatting

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 10:33:12 pm

So the Currently Selected Mods are 1 laser sight, 1 scope, 1 Bayonet?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 10:37:19 pm

Pretty much, unless we can choose more.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 11:41:47 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 07:44:10 pm

Tell max to put a bayonet on the Irin. Then See if I can combine the Broadbeam with the jormungandr.

You grab a bayonet from Max and stick it on the Irin, the head of Unchained research team probably has something better to do than add screw in components to your guns. After that you start looking at ways to splice the ALR broadbeam with the Jormungandr. It's an interesting problem, made more so by the fact that the Jormungandr is Gauss, and thus they drain the same powercell... [Int 1 (Bonus negated)] Hey! That could work! You quickly grab some tools and begin working. [Luck roll 5] A power cell overloads immediately when you splice some lines together and explodes in a fountain of sparks, you manage to avoid harm and only manage to attract a bit of surprised laughter from the rest of the lab. Damn, a least you didn't destroy what you were working on.

---   

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 08:56:57 pm

"Goddammit where did everyone go?"

Look for Teague again.

Taric is gone and so is Saun, you have a nagging insight that those two are somehow connected. [Observation roll 1] You think you spot Teague and you tap him in the shoulder. "Hey Jamie, need to talk to you." Well that's what you meant to say, apparently the guy took it as 'Hey Baby' instead of 'Hey Jamie'. Ah damn, wrong shoulder too. This is not Teague. He's about 6'7, his arms are as big around as your torso, and apparently he has security issues. He growls in a way previously reserved for the members of the Ursine families, scruffs you, and bodily throws you into the arena. Oh. Fuck. On the upside, you can see Jamie Watching the fight with a look of surprise and slight alarm. You don't have a lot of time to be relieved that you found Teague, Gigantor cuts it short by throwing a fist into your face. [Gigantor Melee roll 2+1 Vs 4+1 Dodge] It's a clumsy first blow and you dodge to the side, rolling and coming up with a punch to his short ribs. [Melee 3 Vs Gigantor dodge 1] He isn't a limber guy, physically or mentally, and it looks like it's taking a while for his mind to comprehend 'Urnh annoying man not flat-flat. Where go?' and your fist strikes home. [Soak roll 3+1] He grunts, and tries to bat you out of the ring with a forearm smash. [Gigantor Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 2+1] His arm clips your scapula as you try to get out of the way, and he has another fist raised in a moment. [Gigantor Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 4+1] You wonder if the guy fights this badly all the time, or just when he's angry. You pop up for another quick strike [Melee roll 1 (Auto fail)] and you trip over your own feet in time to see yet another big fist flying at you. [Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 1 (Bonus Negated)] [Gigantor Str roll 4+2, confirm critical 2, Passive Kinetics roll 5+1, confirm and attack failed] His fist hits you full in the face with enough force to knock out a cow, however instead of breaking parts of your face you want to keep, it feels like someone hit you with the worlds largest feather pillow. You're knocked back a foot and put off balance, Gigantor is vaguely surprised. You can practically see the avalanche of thought. 'Ung. Man have hard face, must smash hard!' You take advantage of the confusion and charge him [Melee 6+1, Confirm critical 5, Gigantor Soak roll 2, critical confirmed] you spring into the air and bring the point of your knee into his jaw. He staggers backwards and falls over, eyes unfocused and glassy. Your knee hurts.

You have had it with this goddamn goose chase. "Teague, front and center!

+3/8ths melee

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 23, 2011, 10:13:43 pm

Keep chatting

You continue Shmoozing. [Speech roll 4] You magnify or magnificence magnificently. You think you've made about as many connections as is possible with this group of unchained though.

+1/20th Unchained reputation.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2011, 08:09:04 pm

Wonder what he's all about, Dom thought as she approached a slightly spacier than normal-looking Taric. ...Maybe I shouldn't think about it too much. I probably wouldn't understand anyway. Most likely he was planning out some weapon that would annihilate the independents. Maybe I'll get to try it out. That'd be cool. She nodded to him as they passed, but she didn't want to distract him so she didn't say anything.

After reaching the office and scanning through the list, she eventually settled on getting an assault rifle with a pair of clips for it. 10 creds wasn't enough for much of anything else, but she could still afford a medkit, so she ordered one. Hmm, now what to do... She thought about it while putting on her armor and fitting her equipment to the correct places. ...guess I could go see what Taric's up to. She nodded to the signifier and left for the labs.

You make your purchases after the other Unchained are done, grabbing your stuff and heading off to follow Taric. Hopefully the mad scientist will have something devastating for you to toy with.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 23, 2011, 07:45:31 pm

James attempted to sit up. "Gah, I feel like crap. Jeez I got beaten up. Anyway, my head hurts so badly, I'm having a bit of trouble easily remembering things. Can you tell me exactly what happened again? Might help out with this situation." James tested the slack he had, twisting his wrists as much as he could. Couldn't hurt.

You sit up and test your bonds while the other prisoner speaks. Your bonds are tight, but you can twist about a quarter of an inch before you start to cut off your on circulation. "Damn, sorry 'bout the head wound. Well I'm Callahan but you've called me Cal since we got here." The last bit was given some forced laughter to reinforce how it was a joke, and that you were supposed to remember. "We were part of a group that they say was brought here to take some of their staff off duty. They found out about of few... deviations we have. Your religion, my 12 toes, Amos being gay, Saun being crazy as a hellcat, a lot of us had something it seems. I think we were sent here to be done away with and just fed a cover story..." He shakes his head in frustration. "It worked. Some of them went voluntarily to something the Warpriest called Orientation, more of us stayed behind. We were scheduled to go to meeting, and by scheduled I mean dragged and bound, I don't know what was supposed to happen to us and I don't want to. We didn't make the meeting on account of a prisoner revolt, the Technocrats dragged us back here, but things have been tense. The Warpriest is still alive and he occasionally lets of some steam by beating the shit out of some prisoners."   
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 11:48:30 pm

"TROL! DOM! TARIC! SAUN! GET YOUR ASSES OVER HERE!"

Gather all my teammates that may be around and drag them outside the arena, literally if needed, and ORDER them to STAY STILL.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2011, 11:51:19 pm

Ah, forgot to mention in the turn post.

You have 3-5 turns left before I start advancing plot on you again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 24, 2011, 01:07:00 am

"Jeez, cant a guy make some friends in an army?" Go

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 09:25:12 am

Ask for a bit of help combining the broadbeam and the jormungandr.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 01:20:16 pm

"Sure," Dom said, coming over to Taric's side. She had a little knowledge about mechanics - only a little, true, but she could lend a hand with the lighter stuff. "Whatcha need?"

Oh, great. I just remembered what happened the last time Dom tried to help Taric out with a gun. :p

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 01:29:16 pm

I don't remember...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 01:35:50 pm

The cannon mounted on the side of the ship. Taric and Dom ripped it off, causing a mini-nuclear explosion. :D Maybe if we roll a six you'll get a laser that nukes the impact point... although it's more likely we'll get 1s and make a gun that explodes like a nuke whenever someone pulls the trigger...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 01:37:44 pm

Either one is good :D.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 01:53:21 pm

Yeah, if we get the 1s we could always just sneak it behind enemy lines and try to get someone to fire it. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 02:06:13 pm

Or leave it conveniently out in the open...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 02:20:37 pm

POWDER.

Post or be... powder.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 02:21:47 pm

You could do powders turn separate for ours for now, he hasn't joined the party yet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 04:10:32 pm

Hmm..

You're right.

How silly of me.  :-[


Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 05:00:17 pm

Taric Sizier & Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 09:25:12 am

Ask for a bit of help combining the broadbeam and the jormungandr.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 01:20:16 pm

"Sure," Dom said, coming over to Taric's side. She had a little knowledge about mechanics - only a little, true, but she could lend a hand with the lighter stuff. "Whatcha need?"

Setting aside the past experience that left both of you with shrapnel wounds you start to work on combining the two weapons with Dom functioning as an added set hands. You have an idea how you could do this... There are a few minutes while you gather your tools before you start working. The general idea is to have the both run off the same cell, and put the trigger for the Jormungandr in a foregrip position and keep the ALR trigger back farther in the weapon. It's a near thing, but after a period of surprisingly grueling work you manage to splice the two guns together. The new weapon is heavy, big, and absolutely awesome looking. After a few minutes of admiring your creation a messenger arrives, telling you that Tarran has requested your presence in the training hall.

Spoiler: New Weapon (click to show/hide)

Frankenstein Versatility Rifle
Function A: Pulse
Function B : Gauss, Single, 5 round burst, full auto
Function A: 10 Charges
Function B: 35 Round magazine, 70 round power cell
Function A: Cohesion Modifiers to damage: -1 close, -1 Medium, -1 Long (+2 all When aimed in/+3 all When aimed in by Taric)
Function B: Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium -0 long
Function A: Average to great damage
Function B: Average to excellent damage
Function A: Beam: Special
Function B: Ballistic
Description: The brainchild of the Unchained Scientist this Frankenstein is a hybrid of a Jormungandr assault rifle, and the ALR broadbeam. (one of his earlier creations) The Frankenstein is two guns in one, remarkable because both the gauss weapon and the laser draw from the same cell. Only time will tell if this weapon is sheer genius, or a really bad idea.

Jormungandr Assault Rifle destroyed
ALR broadbeam destroyed

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 11:48:30 pm

"TROL! DOM! TARIC! SAUN! GET YOUR ASSES OVER HERE!"

Gather all my teammates that may be around and drag them outside the arena, literally if needed, and ORDER them to STAY STILL.

You yell really REALLY loudly and manage to get the attention of Saun and Trol. Dom and Taric are nowhere to be seen but your yelling combined with the fact that you just knocked out a behemoth with a knee strike has sent a messenger scurrying to go find them. The day is starting to wear on and the training hall is starting to empty a little as people go to their bunks.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 24, 2011, 01:07:00 am

"Jeez, cant a guy make some friends in an army?" Go

You cease your social hopping and go stand with Teague and Saun while you wait for Dom and Taric to get there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 05:02:10 pm

Go to tarran. Admire frankenstein

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 05:04:27 pm

Also, rolls are now in roll over form unless anyone objects.

(Taric, you don't have to call it frankenstein. You didn't give a name for it so I made one up.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 05:05:22 pm

Then I shall name it that!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 05:05:44 pm

Hrm, not really sure I like the text acronym method. Messy on big posts (lots and lots of acronym tags), has the potential to screw up entire posts with forgotten /acronym tags, makes everyone have to mouse over text and takes longer to do. I personally prefer the old method, but whatever.

Pace around until Dom and Taric get here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 05:06:50 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 05:05:44 pm

Hrm, not really sure I like the text acronym method. Messy on big posts (lots and lots of acronym tags), has the potential to screw up entire posts with forgotten /acronym tags, makes everyone have to mouse over text and takes longer to do. I personally prefer the old method, but whatever.

'Aight, just thought I'd give the less messy version a shot. Will probably revert to the old style next turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 24, 2011, 05:08:22 pm

"So, what didja do to my gun, Taric?" Keep standing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 05:08:55 pm

Also dodge Trol's question.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 05:13:47 pm

I'm curious as to what the tag is to do that. I might try it for handling stuff like Initiative over in the CvRTD; it does make things look a little cleaner when you don't have to break up the action with a bunch of numbers & spoilers.

"Damn, that looks pretty cool," Dom said, picking up the Frankenstein. It was fairly heavy, so she figured she'd lug it around for Taric at the moment. They had to hustle to get back to the training hall where Tarran wanted them anyway. When they arrived a few minutes later, she showed the Frankenstein to him, Trol, and the new guys standing around. "Check this shit out," she said. "He could explain it better'n I can but this thing can totally wreck the opposition." She handed it back to Taric. "Yo, I think I remember you," she said to Teague. "Weren't you with Yvonne?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 05:18:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 05:06:50 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 05:05:44 pm

Hrm, not really sure I like the text acronym method. Messy on big posts (lots and lots of acronym tags), has the potential to screw up entire posts with forgotten /acronym tags, makes everyone have to mouse over text and takes longer to do. I personally prefer the old method, but whatever.

'Aight, just thought I'd give the less messy version a shot. Will probably revert to the old style next turn.

Well, it's good for games that use very little rolls, but for an RTD with a LOT of rolling I personally think it's just simply better to leave the Acronyms out of the rolling. It makes it sound more like a story, I'll admit, but it's slightly annoying in some ways. Some things it's good for, like inventory. Other things like rolls, I don't think so. I guess I'm just a diehard or something.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 05:13:47 pm

I'm curious as to what the tag is to do that. I might try it for handling stuff like Initiative over in the CvRTD; it does make things look a little cleaner when you don't have to break up the action with a bunch of numbers & spoilers.

Acronym tag.

Code: [Select]

[Acronym=This is an Acronym]Acronym tag.[/Acronym]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 05:23:21 pm

Nah, I can see your point. It's not good to overuse anything. ^^ Thanks for letting me know what it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 05:51:18 pm

If you don't feel like typing out 'Acronym' every single time you can also use 'Abbr' instead. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 24, 2011, 05:53:34 pm

(OOC: Eep. Callahan. At last I'm not powder maceman. I hope. Anyway, I do have school, so I'm busy 'til around 3:45 PM PST)

Things clicked around in James's mind, and he jolted forwards a small bit. "Oh, yes! I remember now. Freaking warpriest. Sorry about that, Cal." James shook his head a bit to clear it. "Now, I never got a good glimpse at whatever the warpriest was armed with, seeing as though he beat the crap out of me every time he walked in..." James' voice dropped to a whisper as he inched closer. "I think I can definitely break the bonds holding my arms. However, I've been reluctant to do so because obviously, I can't fit them back around my wrists, and I'd probably get the crap beaten out of me. And having refused the Orientation under the Technocrats doesn't help, unfortunately." James rubbed his head again. "Ow." He said at full volume.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 06:05:23 pm

Going to make dinner, update later.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 24, 2011, 06:09:02 pm

OK.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 07:06:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 05:51:18 pm

If you don't feel like typing out 'Acronym' every single time you can also use 'Abbr' instead.

Oh really? Huh, that's much easier than typing Acronym. I'm sure it would've saved a lot of GMers tens of minutes or even hours if they had known that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 08:26:13 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 05:02:10 pm

Go to tarran. Admire frankenstein

You head back down to the Training hall, admiring your new gun while Dom holds it for you. Now all it needs is a rocket launcher or something fun like that. When you arrive in the training hall you find that Teague, Saun, and Trol are already there with Tarran.

---

Dominique Wakeman   

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 05:13:47 pm

"Damn, that looks pretty cool," Dom said, picking up the Frankenstein. It was fairly heavy, so she figured she'd lug it around for Taric at the moment. They had to hustle to get back to the training hall where Tarran wanted them anyway. When they arrived a few minutes later, she showed the Frankenstein to him, Trol, and the new guys standing around. "Check this shit out," she said. "He could explain it better'n I can but this thing can totally wreck the opposition." She handed it back to Taric. "Yo, I think I remember you," she said to Teague. "Weren't you with Yvonne?"

You carry the BFG for Taric, all this thing needs is something like a plasma cutter on the end. Once you arrive you greet Teague and start showing off the giant gun. They seem suitably impressed by the lethal weapon.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 24, 2011, 05:08:22 pm

"So, what didja do to my gun, Taric?" Keep standing.

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 05:08:55 pm

Also dodge Trol's question.

After admiring the large weapon that Taric made you have to ask what he did for yours, he gets a little evasive but you press him on it. [Trol Verbal Melee 6, Confim critical 5, Taric Verbal dodge 2, Critical confirmed] You skewer him verbally and he reveals that he stuck a pointy piece of metal on the end. Looking at the laser/gauss rifle that he made for himself you are somewhat less than impressed.

Irin Combat Shotgun -Bayonet attached-

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 05:05:44 pm

Pace around until Dom and Taric get here.

You pace around angrily until Dom and Taric arrive. Taric arrives looking triumphant, though he gets a little more guilty when he talks to Trol. Dom is carrying what must have been Taric's creation. The weapon looks like the bizarre hybrid of two different guns, if it doesn't explode the first time a person pulls the trigger it looks useful.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 24, 2011, 05:53:34 pm

Things clicked around in James's mind, and he jolted forwards a small bit. "Oh, yes! I remember now. Freaking warpriest. Sorry about that, Cal." James shook his head a bit to clear it. "Now, I never got a good glimpse at whatever the warpriest was armed with, seeing as though he beat the crap out of me every time he walked in..." James' voice dropped to a whisper as he inched closer. "I think I can definitely break the bonds holding my arms. However, I've been reluctant to do so because obviously, I can't fit them back around my wrists, and I'd probably get the crap beaten out of me. And having refused the Orientation under the Technocrats doesn't help, unfortunately." James rubbed his head again. "Ow." He said at full volume.

Cal looks at you, still a little concerned. "Yeah you tried the breakout thing once already, that's how you got that bump on your head. Don't worry about being heard man, we're behind steel and concrete walls and nobody comes down here. Except to beat the shit of us, and talking really doesn't change much." You roll your shoulders and try to rub your head. Unfortunately, your hands are bound behind back so you rub your head on the wall instead.

You need a plan, something brilliant, something unexpected, something that can let you take on an entire facility of Technocrats with nothing but your bare hands, one injured man, and some spit.

 

Everyone but James is getting hungry again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 08:28:26 pm

Get something to eat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 08:29:56 pm

"Hey, guys, next time please freaking tell me you're going somewhere or I'll smash your face in. Anyway, let's get something to eat. Introduce yourselves to Teague and Saun while you're on the way, guys."

Lead the group to the 'mess. Have Trol, Taric, and Dom introduce themselves.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 08:49:24 pm

"Hmm, wait," Dom said, looking at Ellen and Taric. She sniffed Taric's clothes, then moved over to Saun to compare. "Yeah, that's what I thought. I KNEW he looked too sweaty in the lab earlier." She hadn't specifically seen him leave with Saun, but she knew he had left without fighting anybody. "Well, whatever. If it makes him make guns like that then you should've jumped his bones earlier, we could've used that sonuvabitch against the mech-thing." She gave Tarran an evil grin. "If she's for him, who's this guy for, boss?" she asked, pointing a thumb at Jamie. Perhaps a bit of a mean-spirited comment but they were the FNGs on the squad, and they could take a little ribbing.

"Eh, I'm just playing with ya," she said to Jamie, slugging him on the upper arm as they headed towards the cafeteria. "I'm Dominique Wakeman, these guys just call me Dom. Normally I'm not in this good of a mood, so don't get used to it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 08:51:43 pm

"Hey Jamie. Saun I've already got to know a little bit"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 08:56:03 pm

0_0

Did you actually just sniff people?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 09:02:20 pm

Yes. :D What, don't you? (Actually I just wanted to make an IC joke about the situation and the only way to do that was if Dom somehow figured out what had happened.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 09:06:33 pm

Nah, not a stretch... just strange.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 09:11:49 pm

Ah, well. I like making bad jokes and hideous puns in a terribly ironic fashion. Sorry you guys have to put up with it. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 09:17:00 pm

I did worse ;D.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 09:24:32 pm

So... is it safe to say Dom isn't a virgin since she can tell when a man just got laid?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 24, 2011, 09:24:59 pm

Override Taric's legs to show I'm pissed, but not to do any damage. after that, eat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 09:25:44 pm

Anyone can tell silly.

Also: PSIONICS TIME FOR TROL Aka sucks to be him ;D.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 09:29:27 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 09:25:44 pm

Anyone can tell silly.

Also: PSIONICS TIME FOR TROL Aka sucks to be him ;D.

Oh god, Trollan, he's going to make you Feel The Rainbows.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 10:14:28 pm

You'd even question if she is? o.O She's like a female construction worker. Even if she was she'd claim that she wasn't.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 24, 2011, 10:14:48 pm

"Geh. Well I guess that's obviously not going to work again." James surveyed the prison cell, carefully. "Maybe I can find something useful in here.... Probably not, but still..." James continued to flex his hands around his bonds whilst he thought.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 10:17:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 10:14:28 pm

You'd even question if she is? o.O She's like a female construction worker. Even if she was she'd claim that she wasn't.

I'm going to take that as a yes for the virgin question.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 10:26:32 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 10:17:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 10:14:28 pm

You'd even question if she is? o.O She's like a female construction worker. Even if she was she'd claim that she wasn't.

I'm going to take that as a yes for the virgin question.

Ditto. Evasive denial is almost always a yes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 10:41:17 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 10:26:32 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 10:17:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 10:14:28 pm

You'd even question if she is? o.O She's like a female construction worker. Even if she was she'd claim that she wasn't.

I'm going to take that as a yes for the virgin question.

Ditto. Evasive denial is almost always a yes.

Yeah... she just spent a lot of her time sniffing people who were recently laid.  ???

Running Turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 10:41:40 pm

lol. Yeah, all right, I'll say: no, she isn't. Once again I'll point to her rowdy attitude, her fondness for alcohol, her general disdain for being close to people or letting them know what she's thinking, and her violent temperament as signs of several bad break-ups in which she thought the other was serious about their relationship but dumped her. TMI?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 10:42:34 pm

O_O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 10:52:56 pm

Thought so. :D You asked, though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 10:57:03 pm

Taricus, stop inflating your eyes so much that they pop off. We're running out of replacements.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 10:59:02 pm

Just give me the cybernetics.

And serious, That isn't the worst information to give a backstory. It could be worse. (Just don't do worse.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 11:10:14 pm

Nah, I'll leave the other five-hundred-odd pages I've typed up of her history alone for now. And Tarran's right, man. You do that long enough and your face freezes that way. Then you won't be able to blink, ever, and your eyeballs will get dryer and dryer and start to shrivel and itch but you can't scratch them...[/horrorstory]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:12:03 pm

Nothing cybernetics can't fix... ;D

And please post the 500 odd pages :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 11:15:27 pm

OK, fine, you forced my hand. I'm been sitting around playing Neverwinter Nights between posts. Happy now? XP

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:16:24 pm

Ha, called it :P.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:22:41 pm

Oh, and by the way, the only cybernetics we have cause brain rot in smart people's brains, so... cybernetics aren't an option.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:24:09 pm

Then I'll make them!

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:27:38 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:24:09 pm

Then I'll make them!

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

How? By hand? We didn't bring any tools, just in case you got bored and... well... created something unpleasant.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:28:50 pm

I'll be using some poor sod's eyes as the base for them.

Don't let it be you. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:30:36 pm

I brought a suit wrapped in electric fencing.

Good luck.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:31:50 pm

Suits don't cover eyes...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:33:45 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:31:50 pm

Suits don't cover eyes...

Mine does. I've got a helmet made of Tungsten covering all of my head with screens allowing me to see.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 11:35:16 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 24, 2011, 10:14:48 pm

"Geh. Well I guess that's obviously not going to work again." James surveyed the prison cell, carefully. "Maybe I can find something useful in here.... Probably not, but still..." James continued to flex his hands around his bonds whilst he thought.

You survey the holding cell, it's maybe 7' feet tall, 10' deep, and 10' across. The walls are plate metal, and like the rest of the facility probably reinforced with concrete and energy fields. The door is just a slightly recessed rectangle, no way to force it open from the inside. You test the bindings on your wrists, trying to see if you can loosen them up a little without breaking them. Before you can get very far though the door starts humming faintly.

Cal ducks his head down, sagging into himself a little. Whether to make himself a smaller target or out of real fear you don't know. The door presses inward and slides to one side. A pair of men in Technocrat black jumpsuits enter, both of them have sidearms. The first grins humorlessly and speaks. "Congratulations, the situation has changed and you aren't going to be prisoners any more." He levels his pistol at Cal's head.

"You're going to be dead." [Technocrat thug Marksman 4+2, 2+2 target helpless, confirm critical roll 2, Cal luck roll 3, confirm failed] The technocrat shoots Callahan twice in the head at point blank range. Some of the blood gets on you and Cal spills sideways to the floor. The pistol then swings over to your head. Your life is suddenly and unexpectedly saved by the gunman's radio chirping, he looks mildly irritated and answers the radio. "Yes, I'm taking care of it now. Yes, I'm aware. I'll be right there." He gives you a grin that consists of baring his teeth as he clips the radio back to his uniform and holsters his weapon. "I have an appointment to keep, finish up here for me will you Harold?" Not waiting for an answer he leaves. Harold looks a little sick but begins drawing his weapon.

Not good.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 08:29:56 pm

"Hey, guys, next time please freaking tell me you're going somewhere or I'll smash your face in. Anyway, let's get something to eat. Introduce yourselves to Teague and Saun while you're on the way, guys."

Lead the group to the 'mess. Have Trol, Taric, and Dom introduce themselves.

Saun bows her head, putting on a good show of being lightly chastised. "Of course, Sir." Having done nothing wrong Teague merely nods. With that you lead the party to the mess, letting them get acquainted with each other.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 08:51:43 pm

"Hey Jamie. Saun I've already got to know a little bit"

You shake hands with Teague, and Saun gives you another one of those strangely predatory smiles.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 08:49:24 pm

"Hmm, wait," Dom said, looking at Ellen and Taric. She sniffed Taric's clothes, then moved over to Saun to compare. "Yeah, that's what I thought. I KNEW he looked too sweaty in the lab earlier." She hadn't specifically seen him leave with Saun, but she knew he had left without fighting anybody. "Well, whatever. If it makes him make guns like that then you should've jumped his bones earlier, we could've used that sonuvabitch against the mech-thing." She gave Tarran an evil grin. "If she's for him, who's this guy for, boss?" she asked, pointing a thumb at Jamie. Perhaps a bit of a mean-spirited comment but they were the FNGs on the squad, and they could take a little ribbing.

"Eh, I'm just playing with ya," she said to Jamie, slugging him on the upper arm as they headed towards the cafeteria. "I'm Dominique Wakeman, these guys just call me Dom. Normally I'm not in this good of a mood, so don't get used to it."

Saun laughs and Teague coughs and shifts somewhat uncomfortably glancing sideways at Saun, he's the one to reply first though. "Miss Wakeman, a pleasure. When we last met I was somewhat under the weather, I apologize." Saun rolls her eyes at Teague before speaking. "Don't even bother with him, he's a prude and his legs are locked at the knee." Teague grunts again and goes slightly red in the face. Saun smiles slightly at his reaction before continuing. "So Dom, that a given nickname, or an earned one?" 

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 24, 2011, 09:24:59 pm

Override Taric's legs to show I'm pissed, but not to do any damage. after that, eat.

You follow everyone to the mess and override Taric's legs to show your disappointment with the rifle. [Override 5+1 Vs Taric Will 3+1] He trips fantastically, though you feel relieved that he isn't carrying his BFG with him at the moment. Tripping with that could have been messy.

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 09:25:44 pm

Also: PSIONICS TIME FOR TROL Aka sucks to be him ;D.

[Taric Mindbend 4 Vs Trol Passive Empathetics 5] Taric tries to make him feel like a centerfold, or something else awkward in retaliation but Trol's mental barriers are just too strong. Taric ends up on the floor, and Trol ends up managing to look innocent.



The main group is now in the mess, and by default eating.

(Let the prankfest begin.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 11:36:53 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:22:41 pm

Oh, and by the way, the only cybernetics we have cause brain rot in smart people's brains, so... cybernetics aren't an option.

Which ones are those?

Also you guys are free to attach and parcel out the two remaining weapon mods.

Edit: Cheers to 16 posts in between me starting this turn and posting it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:37:03 pm

Go and eat...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:39:13 pm

"What the hell? Taric, stop kissing the floor."

Put the Scope on my Ichneumon. Eat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 11:39:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:37:03 pm

Go and eat...

Quote from: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 11:35:16 pm

The main group is now in the mess, and by default eating.

By main group I mean everyone but James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:40:15 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 11:36:53 pm

Which ones are those?

The Taric-Protect9000.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 11:41:55 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:40:15 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 24, 2011, 11:36:53 pm

Which ones are those?

The Taric-Protect9000.

You kidding? The 12000s are way better.

Cybernetics come later.  8)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:42:37 pm

"Hey, Trol tripped me!"

I don't consider it a backfire unless it's a one.

Go talk with the guys from engineering.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 24, 2011, 11:44:36 pm

"you deserved it."Set up a Mind Bar, then eat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:46:22 pm

"Arsehole..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2011, 11:46:45 pm

"Trol, stop being an ass around the newcomers."

*Whisper to Taric* "Feel free to make him feel like a porn mag if you want. I won't stop you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2011, 11:48:02 pm

*Whisper* "I'll get it out for him...>:D. Try again with the psionics, this time with the magazine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 24, 2011, 11:58:19 pm

"Mmm, too bad," Dom said about Teague, more specifically Saun's comment about him. She then asked about her name and Dom laughed ruefully. "I'd like to say there's a better reason than people are lazy, but that's just how it is. What do you think about these guys, anyway?" By default Dominique and Ellen were eating a chair or two apart from the guys, because that's just how girls were and it gave them an opportunity to talk about stuff that Tarran, Teague, Trol, and Taric probably would've ignored anyway. "I mean Taric's brilliant and all that but he seems pretty detached most of the time." Frankly she was surprised that he paid attention to an actual woman rather than the porn mag. Unless he found some way to use her to kill people...?

No, that was a stupid idea.

Yes! 16! Next time we'll try for 20. I'm claiming that laser sight/Abassy combo nao. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 11:34:54 am

"Taric, Don't make me go postal with my Irin."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 11:36:58 am

"No post around here..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 11:41:44 am

"Dumbing it down, I'm saying 'Don't make me shoot you'."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 11:47:53 am

"Yeah yeah."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 12:02:18 pm

Taric do you still want to try and make Trol feel like a centerfold?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 12:02:41 pm

Did I get a one for it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 12:05:33 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 12:02:41 pm

Did I get a one for it?

I have no clue, I roll as I go. Just want to make sure you want to make him try to feel like a porn mag when he's got a shotgun with a pointy piece of metal on the end as well as a mindbar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 12:08:55 pm

Can't do friendly fire leathally amoung this amount of people. So yes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 01:45:55 pm

"Trol, if you shoot Taric, you know he has permission to shoot back, right? Also, be a gentleman, no guns, we're eating here."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 03:22:10 pm

Spoiler: Initiative roll (click to show/hide)

Emergency: 4

Tarran: 3
Taric: 1
Trol: 3
Dominique: 1

Emergency, All: The group settles in to to eat and chat, Taric and Trol get ready for a round of psychic one-upmanship, Dom and Saun talk girl-talk that has a startling number of broken bones in it, and Tarran eats and tries to keep order. All in all it was probably the most normal moment you guys have had since that morning back earth.

Fate sees fit to shatter it with flashing warning lights and a very Very Loud intercom, and the Matriarch's voice rings clear throughout the entire facility. "All Unchained staff report to the garage section immediately, prepare your items and stations for emergency evacuation." static squeals and the intercom fades.

You wonder what the hell you did in a previous life to piss off the big man.

You are no longer hungry.

---


Grand-Arbiter Jordan Yule, on board Archangel class cruiser Michael. Communications deck.

It had been a couple of hours, first he had to politely ask the captain why exactly important information couldn't be delivered by someone competent, then there was that problem with editing the messenger's brain to remove the stuttering problem. Difficult, but worth it meant the the fool would be able to deliver a coherent sentence. Now communications said they'd picked something up, something he needed to see personally. The tech as female, and appeared so completely absorbed in her work as to not notice him. "Now, I'm here. What is it?
The woman nearly jumped out of her skin when the Grand-Arbiter spoke, regaining her composure be degrees. "Ah yes S-sir." Merciful God, this one stuttered too. She continued, rushing but thankfully not stuttering anymore. He hated stuttering. "We've been looking into all of the routine communications from the colonized planets as you requested, and someone put a distress signal onto the tail end of one the 'All is well' transmissions from one of the moons of Zeus."
A sudden cold feeling formed in Arbiter Yule's chest. "Which moon specifically?"
The woman scrolled the logs again, enlarging one. "Mahdavi, a Deviant colony moon. Semi-developed, a few outposts.
Of course, it had to be one of the three research colonies. "Any Audio or visual information?"
She shakes her head. "No sir. There was an audio but it got scrambled during transmission, barely enough left to tell that there was anything."
The Grand-Arbiter nodded, this was a place to start at least. "Well done, if you find anything else, tell me."

With that Jordan Yule left, he needed to inform the captain that the course had been changed. 

---

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 100/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Unchained Complex, Mess hall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Unchained Complex.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 50/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
Status:  Unchained Complex, Mess hall.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [7, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Unchained Complex, mess hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 03:28:02 pm

"*Gag Cough Cough* Shit. Everyone, let's move!"

Draw my Jormungandr and run to the Garage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 03:29:49 pm

Grab frank out and Follow Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 25, 2011, 03:30:21 pm

"Damnit, it's always somethin'," Dom said, pushing away her plate. She checked her weapons and armor. Satisfied she had them all correctly placed, she drew her Abassy and headed for the door, stacking up on the left side. Just an emergency evac? Are there hostiles in here or what? It was probably better to assume there were. After Tarran went through, she fell into step behind him, keeping her eyes on the left for enemies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 05:37:34 pm

Mind Bar myself, then draw my Irin and head towards the garage

I really want to try controlling people now, but not Taric

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 05:38:42 pm

To much trouble or the mental "Landmines"?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 05:40:37 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 05:38:42 pm

To much trouble or the mental "Landmines"?

1. I'd rather not mess up whatever sick plan you have in mind. 2. Controlling an enemy would give us extra man/womanpower. 3. Most likely, controlling an NPC is easier

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 05:41:37 pm

What, controlling one of the poor buggers screaming in terror and shock?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 05:53:04 pm

As long as they have a gun, it's all good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 05:55:42 pm

Okay, but don't be surprised if they pull a tarran :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 05:58:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 05:55:42 pm

Okay, but don't be surprised if they pull a tarran :P

You're nice...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 05:59:28 pm

It'll only happen if they dual wield.

DO IT! Let them shoot their own allies!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 06:01:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 05:59:28 pm

It'll only happen if they dual wield.

DO IT! Let them shoot their own allies!

That'll only work if they're shooting at us.

Temporarily take over them, make them dual wield, let them go, ad infinitum. They'll end up shooting their friends in the process.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 06:02:50 pm

Ha, I think we have a plan for the boss fight.

I give them rainbow time, troll make them dual wield and we take cover so that they fail utterly to hit us, hiiting their own team!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 06:10:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 06:02:50 pm

Ha, I think we have a plan for the boss fight.

I give them rainbow time, troll make them dual wield and we take cover so that they fail utterly to hit us, hiiting their own team!

I say go for it. It's bound to be hilarious.

Draignean, I hope you're ready for us. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 06:10:58 pm

Keep him alive, I want to torture him ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 06:17:12 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 06:10:58 pm

Keep him alive, I want to torture him ;D

Oh god. Oh dear god.

A fate worse than death. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 06:18:07 pm

And he'll get tag-teamed ;D

Thanks for Saun Draignean :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 06:51:07 pm

If I ever get around to making a computer game out of this thing, it will have the weirdest tactics known to man.

Running turn now...

Your timeline will be locked with powder's shortly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 06:53:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 06:51:07 pm

If I ever get around to making a computer game out of this thing, it will have the weirdest tactics known to man.

And odds are it'll get banned in australia because of it :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 25, 2011, 07:01:15 pm

Sorry for not posting, but:

"CAL!" James attempted to break free of his bonds, moving in a random pattern, approaching the gunman at top speed whilst doing so. He then attempted to disarm the gunman, trying to punch him out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 07:48:28 pm

Everybody

Quote from: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 03:28:02 pm

"*Gag Cough Cough* Shit. Everyone, let's move!"

Draw my Jormungandr and run to the Garage.

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 03:29:49 pm

Grab frank out and Follow Tarran.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 25, 2011, 03:30:21 pm

"Damnit, it's always somethin'," Dom said, pushing away her plate. She checked her weapons and armor. Satisfied she had them all correctly placed, she drew her Abassy and headed for the door, stacking up on the left side. Just an emergency evac? Are there hostiles in here or what? It was probably better to assume there were. After Tarran went through, she fell into step behind him, keeping her eyes on the left for enemies.

Quote from: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 05:37:34 pm

Mind Bar myself, then draw my Irin and head towards the garage

[Trol Active Empathetics 1 (Bonus Negated)] Trol tries to set up a mindbar but only manages a very serious headache. While he cradles his head in one hand and a shotgun in the other you make your way down to the Garage. There's a sizable concentration of unchained in the corridors, their faces in various states of grim. This was apparently a planned eventuality, most people are carrying heavy bags, or are decked out with armor and weapons like you are. After a good slog through the crowd you make it the the garage, standing in large crowd, all of them facing the matriarch.


"The Technocracy has managed to attach a distress signal to one of our transmissions, we aren't sure how, all we know is that the fact that we have taken this facility is no longer a secret. We will be evacuating in groups, we have enough vehicles for five groups. We aren't going to be leaving this facility empty handed though, each group is going to be taking part of what we obtained here to one of the five nearest settlements. We're calling for volunteers to make a raid on the Technocracy held Administration tower, any team that wants to should meet with Officer Mary at the observation tower. Everyone else will assist in carrying what we can to the armadillos and hornets. Now move."

---

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 25, 2011, 07:01:15 pm

"CAL!" James attempted to break free of his bonds, moving in a random pattern, approaching the gunman at top speed whilst doing so. He then attempted to disarm the gunman, trying to punch him out.

Struggling you attempt to break your bounds in a burst of strength when you lunge forwards at the remaining Gunman, [Str 3+1 Vs Gunman Luck 1] to Harold's great surprise your crude bonds snap and you shoulder block the Technocrat into the wall. [Str 3+1 Vs Gunman Soak 4] He grunts and tries to shove you back into shooting range, [Gunman str 3 Vs str 2] you're tired, beaten, and starving and he manages to push you off him. You throw a punch at his head while he's bringing his gun up, [Melee 4 Vs gunman dodge 3] [Str 4+1 Vs gunman soak 2] breaking his nose and slamming his head back against the wall. Stunned and bleeding he tries to shoot you, [Quickshot 3-1 pain Vs Dex 3] you smash the inside of his wrist with your forearm, forcing the gun away and punch him in the face again. [Melee 4+1 Vs gunman dodge 4-1 pain] [Str 5+1, confirm critical 5, Gunman soak roll 3-1 pain, confirmed] Smashing his head into the wall hard enough to crack the man's jaw, and he slumps to the floor, unconscious but alive.

Spoiler: On ground and on gunman (click to show/hide)

Satyr light pistol 15/15 4lbs
.22 caliber clip x2 (15)
Loose black jumpsuit, fine, technocracy insignia.

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 60/75
Stamina: 55/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Attire: Black jumpsuit, stained, torn, slightly bloody.
Inv:
Nothing but pocket lint.
Status: Wrists bound, in a Holding cell.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 07:51:48 pm

"Hm, what do you guys think? Should we go for the raid or should we get the hell out of here now?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 07:55:19 pm

"Let's just get out of here, we don't exactly have the experience to deal with the technocracy in CQC yet, nor do we have the equipment to do so. Quicker we get out of here the qucker we can deal with whatever else comes to us."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 07:56:00 pm

"Meh, I want to go fight."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 07:58:29 pm

"Does it matter where?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 25, 2011, 08:07:47 pm

"I'm with Trol on this one, boss," Dom said as they pushed through the crowds. "Besides, think of what big damn heroes we'll be when we take over that tower too." She grinned at Tarran. "Come on now, you can snipe people, Taric can grope all the dumbasses he wants, Trol can knife a few people, and I can break some faces. It'll be fun. We'll get shot, shoot back. You know you want to. Right, Teague, Saun?" she asked, wondering what they thought.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 08:12:28 pm

"Alright, alright, let's go. Just wanted to know what you guys thought. Also, I wanted a person to place the blame on if we got our asses handed to us."

Lead the squad to the observation tower and talk to Officer Mary about the raid.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 08:13:11 pm

"Alright..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 25, 2011, 08:22:59 pm

Sicne I'm merciful, I won't finish him off.

James left the unconscious gunman alone, made a quick prayer for Cal, took the pistol and rounds from the gunman, wielded them and left the cell, being careful to watch out for any enemies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 10:17:52 pm

"BOOYAH!" I think I will try the mind bar again

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 10:45:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 06:51:07 pm

If I ever get around to making a computer game out of this thing, it will have the weirdest tactics known to man.

I don't even want to know what the "attack animation" for Taric's porn mind sun thing is...

_*shudders*

Also, I want to put my on twist on a mind bend, an ideas?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 10:49:41 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 10:45:56 pm

Also, I want to put my on twist on a mind bend, an ideas?

Make the person you affect see every girl in bikinis and look stereotypically hot, and see all men in stereotypically with huge muscles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 25, 2011, 10:55:57 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 10:49:41 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 10:45:56 pm

Also, I want to put my on twist on a mind bend, an ideas?

Make the person you affect see every girl in bikinis and look stereotypically hot, and see all men in stereotypically with huge muscles.

I am pretty sure that belongs to Taric

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 10:57:04 pm

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 25, 2011, 10:55:57 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 10:49:41 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 10:45:56 pm

Also, I want to put my on twist on a mind bend, an ideas?

Make the person you affect see every girl in bikinis and look stereotypically hot, and see all men in stereotypically with huge muscles.

I am pretty sure that belongs to Taric

No, Taric's Mind Bend just makes them feel pretty.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 25, 2011, 11:08:03 pm

Could always make them lose all muscular control. ALL of it. If you know what I mean.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 11:08:14 pm

Tarran & company

Quote from: Trollan on March 25, 2011, 07:56:00 pm

"Meh, I want to go fight."

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 07:55:19 pm

"Let's just get out of here, we don't exactly have the experience to deal with the technocracy in CQC yet, nor do we have the equipment to do so. Quicker we get out of here the qucker we can deal with whatever else comes to us."

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 25, 2011, 08:07:47 pm

"I'm with Trol on this one, boss," Dom said as they pushed through the crowds. "Besides, think of what big damn heroes we'll be when we take over that tower too." She grinned at Tarran. "Come on now, you can snipe people, Taric can grope all the dumbasses he wants, Trol can knife a few people, and I can break some faces. It'll be fun. We'll get shot, shoot back. You know you want to. Right, Teague, Saun?" she asked, wondering what they thought.

Quote from: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 08:12:28 pm

"Alright, alright, let's go. Just wanted to know what you guys thought. Also, I wanted a person to place the blame on if we got our asses handed to us."

Lead the squad to the observation tower and talk to Officer Mary about the raid.

Saun is of course in for bloody mayhem, Teague merely nods grimly. You wonder if he has expressions other than brooding, pensive, and grim. Well and embarrassed. After getting the general assent of pretty much everyone Tarran leads the way through the crowd to find officer Mary. There are a couple of other small groups there and you catch the tail end of a conversation. "-and Johnson and Kira will guard the way in. The last thing we need is a rush when everyone is hurrying to evacuate, we still need a group to get the AI core out of there. Joseph notices your group approaching and nods. "That problem though I believe is going to be solved momentarily. When you walk up Joseph claps a hand on Tarran's shoulder. "I'll be damned, well you've come a long way from being a bunch of dirty kids I picked up in the barrens. If you're here for the raid there's still a spot left, we need a group to get into the administration tower, download the AI they've been using, flash their computer drives, and get back out before the Technocracy reinforcements get here." He then surveys the rest of the group and frowns noticeably at Trol's lack of armor. "You planning on going skins in this battle?

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 25, 2011, 08:22:59 pm

James left the unconscious gunman alone, made a quick prayer for Cal, took the pistol and rounds from the gunman, wielded them and left the cell, being careful to watch out for any enemies.

You grab the small pistol and check the slide to make sure it's loaded, satisfied that it is you pistol whip the fallen Technocrat again for good measure and say a short prayer for your fallen friend. When you get out of the cell you hit the door call and lock the technocrat in, it has a certain symmetry. Nobody seems to have come to investigate the commotion in your cell, you worry that the technocrat who shot Cal might be suspicious about the lack of gunshots though.

The Hallway extends left and right, cell doors line both sides. The left hall terminates in the offices for the prison staff. The right hall leads up into the main of the facility.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 11:08:57 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 25, 2011, 11:08:03 pm

Could always make them lose all muscular control. ALL of it. If you know what I mean.

Psychic brown noise...

That would be override, not mind bend though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 11:11:33 pm

"Sign us up. We're always ready to do something stupid. What are we up against?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 11:39:43 pm

"Why didn't you say anything about an AI core. I'm now very interested."

I just realized I don't need the centerfold to psionically traumatize a few technocrats ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 11:51:42 pm

No getting handsy with Saun mid-mission!

I'm watching you taric!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 11:52:40 pm

Come on, It'll creep out the targets more effectivly ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 11:54:36 pm

No, she's wearing full sealed body armor.

Just no.

AND NO GROPING TARRAN EITHER!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 11:55:48 pm

Awwww.

And Tarran wasn't on the list...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 11:56:59 pm

Hey, that would also be disturbing and I wanted to head off any ideas you might have.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 11:57:48 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 11:55:48 pm

And Tarran wasn't on the list...

Oh thank goodness. Your attack is simply scary.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 11:58:04 pm

Yeah. I'll stick with the magazine then.

I'll be in a nearby room. Don't enter. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 11:59:47 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 25, 2011, 11:58:04 pm

Yeah. I'll stick with the magazine then.

I'll be in a nearby room. Don't enter. :P

Or I'll be choke full of mind-porn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 12:02:00 am

Lees mind porn, more mind scarring.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 12:17:53 am

Can he not get handsy with Teague, then? Obviously Dom's out of the question since she's wearing armor too. :p

"Just point us in the right direction and we'll take care of this, no problem." She punched her fists together in anticipation of hitting someone else with them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 26, 2011, 12:28:07 am

"who cares about armor, I have my knife!" Get the Irin ready for shooting/stabbing

Quote from: Draignean on March 25, 2011, 11:54:36 pm

No, she's wearing full sealed body armor.

Just no.

AND NO GROPING TARRAN EITHER!

This just solidified my belief that we all belong in the insane asylum.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 12:51:18 am

What do you think we're here for :P.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 12:52:54 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 25, 2011, 11:11:33 pm

"Sign us up. We're always ready to do something stupid. What are we up against?"

"Standard Technocracy forces, Deadhead meatshields, Troopers in combat armor with decent guns, and some non-military fodder with small arms that'll probably run when they see your group." Joseph's face twists into something very close to a snarl. "There may also be a Technocracy war priest, dangerous, mad with pain, and rocking enough implants to lay you open with nothing but his fingers. Tougher than a cockroach to kill too, tried myself once... He goes by Altris Shiren, kill him if you get the chance. He'll do worse to you. "

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 12:54:13 am

Get moving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 12:55:56 am

"Let's see if he'll even see us coming before there's a couple bullets in his head. We'll take it."

Get on with the job.

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 12:51:18 am

What do you think we're here for :P.

Let's see...
I'm a freedom fighter that has a disease that causes me to shoot friendlies when dual wielding and civilians at random...
Taric's a crazy, smart autistic that likes porn...
Trol's a stab happy gambler...
Dom's an overly badass violent maintenance worker...

Yeah, it sounds like we deserve to be here. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:14:32 am

:D It'll be cool when James joins the team and earns himself a description like that. Well, actually, wait, I think he and Tarran are going to be the calmest/most collected two members. If I had to rank sanity it would be like this:

1. James (hasn't done anything crazy yet, spared a technocrat's life)
2. Tarran (Odd glitch that causes him to shoot allies when duel-wielding, rebellious personality, but otherwise normal)
3. Teague (Survivor guilt but protects his teammates)
4. Dominique (A little too eager to kill her enemies/pick fights she can't win but at least uses guns, psionics, and tries to keep her teammates alive)
5. Trol (Charges into gunfights with a knife... although that seems to work out pretty well for him most of the time)
6. Saun (Emotionless Sociopath)
7. Taric (I can't list all the reasons he's the craziest mofo on the team)

"Just lead the way, boss," Dom said. "I've got your back."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:15:54 am

Woohoo! On the top of the insanity list :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 01:19:41 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:15:54 am

Woohoo! On the top of the insanity list :D

Is that really a surprise? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:23:21 am

I take it the pair of you agree with my reasoning? ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 01:24:25 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:15:54 am

Woohoo! On the top of the insanity list :D

Taric and Saun, the Bonnie & Clyde of Sci-Fi sociopathic killers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:27:18 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 01:24:25 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:15:54 am

Woohoo! On the top of the insanity list :D

Taric and Saun, the Bonnie & Clyde of Sci-Fi sociopathic killers.

We'll go down in history! :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:28:55 am

I offer this chorus to that premise:

I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm no one's son
Call me young gun

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:29:43 am

If only his mother could see him now. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 01:30:54 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:29:43 am

If only his mother could see him now. :P

She'd have a heart attack while having a heart attack.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:31:34 am

And peter/whoeveritishismotherisseeing?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:32:26 am

I doubt his mom'd freak. You have to remember he's probably been like this since he's a kid. Her reaction would be "oh, he's got a girlfriend! When's she coming over for dinner?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 01:34:08 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:31:34 am

And peter/whoeveritishismotherisseeing?

He'd smile, then walk away slowly.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:32:26 am

I doubt his mom'd freak. You have to remember he's probably been like this since he's a kid. Her reaction would be "oh, he's got a girlfriend! When's she coming over for dinner?"

I was talking about his porn attack... along with the Sociopath girlfriend that he had sex with within a few days of meeting her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:35:34 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 01:34:08 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:32:26 am

I doubt his mom'd freak. You have to remember he's probably been like this since he's a kid. Her reaction would be "oh, he's got a girlfriend! When's she coming over for dinner?"

I was talking about his porn attack... along with the Sociopath girlfriend that he had sex with within a few days of meeting her.

Days, I thought it was a few minutes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:36:17 am

I thought it was within a few minutes; I don't remember Saun being at the firefight. o.O

But yeah, that's what I meant too. She'd probably ignore it and focus on the fact that he finally is going out with a girl instead of staying in his room working on machinery all day.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 01:39:11 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:35:34 am

Days, I though it was a few minutes.

Oh, I thought she was one of our temporary teammates like Teague.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:36:17 am

But yeah, that's what I meant too. She'd probably ignore it and focus on the fact that he finally is going out with a girl instead of staying in his room working on machinery all day.

Until the next day, then she'll have a heart attack while having a heart attack.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:44:30 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 01:39:11 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:36:17 am

But yeah, that's what I meant too. She'd probably ignore it and focus on the fact that he finally is going out with a girl instead of staying in his room working on machinery all day.

Until the next day, then she'll have a heart attack while having a heart attack.

Or maybe not.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 26, 2011, 01:51:51 am

Taric - Creepiest son of a bitch in space, beware of his weaporn!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 01:53:03 am

Sigged.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 01:58:29 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 26, 2011, 01:51:51 am

Taric - Creepiest son of a bitch in space, beware of his weaporn!

The Taric ottank“n the dŒbesh has come! A great humanoid. It has an insane mind and it thinks and plans. Beware its deadly centerfold!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 01:59:31 am

You know, if I make a dozen other RTDs, I do not believe that I will ever again get such a surreal and epic crew. You have made my ribs hurt so damn badly for laughing.

Running turn now. (After this turn Powder's timeline will be locked in. Necessity with you both being in the facility together.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:01:11 am

Eh, You just have to wait for a bad joke to get out of control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:07:16 am

Like Tarran duel-wielding?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:07:35 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:07:16 am

Like Tarran duel-wielding?

Hey!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 26, 2011, 02:08:57 am

Tarran has the "Tarran Bug", a bug which causes the affected character to repeatedly hit teammates while dual-wielding instead of whatever the hell he is shooting at

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:09:21 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:07:35 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:07:16 am

Like Tarran duel-wielding?

Hey!

What, so it's a good joke?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:10:39 am

It's definitely a bad joke that's gotten out of hand, and I'm not helping it any. I hinder. That's just how I roll.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:14:02 am

Just you all wait until I get dual 5s on the final boss fight. Just you wait...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 26, 2011, 02:15:26 am

When you get dual 5's, you'll shoot your teammates with 10 clips of spikes/bullets/energy

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:17:05 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 26, 2011, 02:15:26 am

When you get dual 5's, you'll shoot your teammates with 10 clips of spikes/bullets/energy

*Reaches through your screen and smacks you onto your own keyboard*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:19:39 am

lolwut

BTW, I just realized Draignean's running the turn. We better post moar if we're going to beat the old record of 16.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 26, 2011, 02:20:44 am

Oh, yeah, and don't give Taric a knife, he'll shove it up somebody's ass, i tell you

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 02:21:11 am

Tarran's Party

Quote from: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 12:55:56 am

"Let's see if he'll even see us coming before there's a couple bullets in his head. We'll take it."

Get on with the job.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:14:32 am

"Just lead the way, boss," Dom said. "I've got your back."

Quote from: Trollan on March 26, 2011, 12:28:07 am

"who cares about armor, I have my knife!" Get the Irin ready for shooting/stabbing

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 12:54:13 am

Get moving.

The Six of you ready weapons and Follow Joseph to one of the sealed doors into the Technocracy compound. There are guards posted in sniping positions with weapons trained on those doors at all times, if anything is behind them you'll at least have some serious cover fire to kill it for you. "Alright, this is your stop." Joseph says, motioning to the door. "My group is going to head down further and access their facility from there, when you get to the AI control in the Administration tower download the AI onto this. You should be able to communicate with it, a little luck and it'll be helpful." He hands Taric a heavy datapad. "Good luck, and good hunting."

With a few key presses the door sighs open pneumatically, revealing... Nothing. A blank, quiet hallway greets you. Well that's a new one. With one last glance at the snipers covering the door, you head into the Technocrat facility. After a little bit you come to an intersection, forwards is an elevator, to the left and right are hallways with doors leading off to either side. The administration tower can be accessed from any level, so the elevator isn't necessary, but the entrance should be straight ahead. Decisions...


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 100/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [7, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 50/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [7, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 75/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x3, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 02:21:45 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:19:39 am

lolwut

BTW, I just realized Draignean's running the turn. We better post moar if we're going to beat the old record of 16.

Only 11, short turn since you all did the same thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:23:01 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:19:39 am

lolwut

BTW, I just realized Draignean's running the turn. We better post moar if we're going to beat the old record of 16.

Oh! I guess I should post for no reason then?

PPE: Damn. Too late. :P

"I think we should clear out the building before we go take down the badguys."

Head left.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:29:16 am

Well, crap. Oh well, worth a shot. ^^

Dom ensured her riot shield was hanging across her back in such a manner as to protect her head from rear attacks, then followed Tarran. "Good idea. We don't need any of these sonsabitches creepin' up on us." She kept her eyes on the left side for hostiles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 26, 2011, 07:28:35 am

Hate to interupt, but why is everybody still in the mess hall?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 08:07:00 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 26, 2011, 07:28:35 am

Hate to interupt, but why is everybody still in the mess hall?

Because I'm a lazy editor, and I posted that at like one in the morning.  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 26, 2011, 09:32:01 am

Jamed hefted up the pistol, and went to the right, up the main hall, ready to shoot any Technocracy scum that he saw. He carefully looked around as he went.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 26, 2011, 09:36:11 am

We should have somebody draw our adventures...
"let's do this" Stay with the group.


Would my bayonet count for the knife in a gunfight perk?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 10:59:14 am

Head with the group.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 02:15:37 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 26, 2011, 09:36:11 am

Would my bayonet count for the knife in a gunfight perk?

Yes.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:19:18 pm

OH GOD, HE'S MAKING THE TURN. EVERYONE POST NOW SO WE CAN MAKE IT TO 20 NINJAS.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:20:00 pm

Don't hit us Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:21:03 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:20:00 pm

Don't hit us Tarran.

Why would I hit you?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:21:23 pm

You're dual wielding. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:22:23 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:21:23 pm

You're dual wielding. ;D

No I'm not.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:24:23 pm

What are those in your hands then?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:25:12 pm

Uhhh... a Jormungandr.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:25:56 pm

And you have another in the other hand aswell.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:27:57 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:25:56 pm

And you have another in the other hand aswell.

No I don't. I'm holding the one Jormungandr in both hands, that may be why your inferior eyesight mistakes that for dual wielding.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:28:51 pm

What's that you're hiding behind your back then?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:30:36 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:28:51 pm

What's that you're hiding behind your back then?

My Ichneumon. I always keep that strapped to my back.

Also, OOC, "Join the forth (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/forth) ME RTD" should be "Join the fourth (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fourth) ME RTD".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:31:39 pm

Oh, crap, I'm totally here for the 20 ninjas thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:32:50 pm

12 posts so far. Now with this one it's 13. THINK OF MORE THINGS TO TALK ABOUT GUYS.

I KNOW, LET'S TALK ABOUT RAINBOWS! Rainbows are pretty!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:33:55 pm

I think actually what we need to discuss is if Tarran had a Frankenstein. It's two guns in one, so is it dual-wielding or not?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:34:43 pm

I don't know, But if I don't get an answer he'll feel the rainbows. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:35:34 pm

I say it's a single weapon, unless it fires two different ammo types from two different clips and barrels.

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:34:43 pm

I don't know, But if I don't get an answer he'll feel the rainbows. :P

Sorry, I replied, so I won't feel the rainbows.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:36:28 pm

Hmm. True, but I'm going to talk about something completely different. Personally I think if Tarran makes it all the way to the end it should turn out he has a wife and daughter. Just so we can do the Con-Air thing. XP

EDIT: No, wait, that's clearly a bad idea. I'm sorry I even brought it up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:38:53 pm

Maybe. I personally haven't created any backstory on him yet, so that could be possible without breaking any canon.

Edit: Why?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:41:31 pm

lol. While there's no denying that at this point Tarran is a beaten-up ex-con with a heart of gold, where would we ever find a rabbit around here?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:43:49 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:41:31 pm

lol. While there's no denying that at this point Tarran is a beaten-up ex-con with a heart of gold, where would we ever find a rabbit around here?

Rabbit?

Anyway, YAY WE REACHED 20 POST NINJA OBJECTIVE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:47:55 pm

Na, I'd still bet he's an arsehole. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:49:00 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:47:55 pm

Na, I'd still bet he's an arsehole. :P

He isn't. All my chars in every game I play are nice people at heart.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:49:24 pm

Awesome. Anyway, I meant a rabbit doll. Y'know. A little dirty and rough around the edges, but entirely symbolic. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:49:52 pm

Eh. Okay, but he did try and shoot my character's mother.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 02:51:20 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 26, 2011, 09:32:01 am

Jamed hefted up the pistol, and went to the right, up the main hall, ready to shoot any Technocracy scum that he saw. He carefully looked around as he went.

[Luck roll 4] You don't see a soul as you head up a flight of stairs into a small office with an attached waiting room. It was originally used to check people in and out of the cells, now the place has been stripped bare. You can hear voices from the waiting area, waiting for Harold to get out of the Cell block. Getting through this might be difficult.

---

Tarran Smith & Group

Quote from: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:23:01 am

"I think we should clear out the building before we go take down the badguys."

Head left.

You lead the group down the left hall, Taric and Teague watching the right side while Saun and Dom watch the right. [Combined roll failed] You start to get a very bad feeling about this mission just looking at those doors. If anyone thought you might be coming this would be the perfect place for an -A pair of doors 30 feet in front and 30 feet behind open, each emitting a Technocrat Trooper with a rifle- Ambush.

You hate being right.

-2 to party initiative next round.       

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
All: Short


Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
All: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group
Range,
All: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group
Range,
All: Short

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 100/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [7, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 50/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [7, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 75/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x3, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 02:53:09 pm

Get to cover!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:53:54 pm

"SHIT!"

Jump down to the floor while spraying the front of the room with bullets, hoping I hit the Technocrats.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 02:55:07 pm

Also, new record at 23 ninjas.  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:55:35 pm

"Damn it!" Dom moved the riot-shield to provide cover for herself and anyone nearby as she fired at the closest trooper.

Just wait, Draignean. We WILL make 100 someday. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:56:37 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:55:35 pm

Just wait, Draignean. We WILL make 100 someday. ^^

We'll likely have to wait for a VERY huge turn to do that, though, and we'll likely need all five of us on at the same time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 02:57:46 pm

Tarran, you have any orders for your squaddies?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 03:03:20 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 02:57:46 pm

Tarran, you have any orders for your squaddies?

Get to any cover they can get to, and fire at any enemy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 03:05:40 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:56:37 pm

We'll likely have to wait for a VERY huge turn to do that, though, and we'll likely need all five of us on at the same time.

True, true. But I can always dream. ^^ 25 seems like it's within reach.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 03:47:34 pm

Yay for pointless fluff for Tarran.

Spoiler: Tarran nearly getting his ass kicked in October 11th, 2271 A.D. Also, he actually dual wields successfully in this story. Amazing. (click to show/hide)

He looked about, dank and damp. Were the sewers to be his resting place? Damned informative, he knew he couldn't have trusted him.

Slowly, he put in his last clip of .115 spikes. This was his lucky clip, coated with thermite instead of potassium. He made sure not to make a spark, he then waited for the inevitable, but, then, he saw his way out...

...Five hours ago...

"Tom." Said Tarran. Tom had been one of his most frequent dealers. They were friends. While Tom didn't support Tarran and vice versa, they still meeted often. Tarran was Tom's best customer.

"Ah, Tar, how 'ya 'doin?" Tom said.
"Fine, thanks. What have you got for me today?" Tarran replied.
"3 Nutcracker HE grenades. Brand new from the unchained armories. Can break through the toughest of armors, and for cheap, too. Only 100 'creds each."
"That's a nice offer. Here's your payment." Tarran passed 300 credits.
"Ah, good doing business with 'ya, Tar." Tom passed the three "Nutcracker" grenades.
"You too, Tom. Hope you have luck with your new girlfriend."
"Yeeaaah, I hope so too."

Tarran readied for his raid of the Technocrat weapons research facility at New Chicago. New Chicago was built on the ruins of Chicago, and thus had a huge sewer network. He would get in via some of the Unchain's "silent drills", which, unlike other drills, emitted opposite sounds to the sounds drills usually make, making the only sound heard a blank thumping, only hearable by those that pay very close attention. He also had two Renfield SMGs, and his three Nutcracker HE grenades. Finally, he brought a large backpack to take anything he finds.

Sploosh! Tarran jumped into the sewers. "Yuck, don't think about it Tarran, don't think about it..." He started marching several miles through the sewers while cussing all the way. Finally, he reached the area supposedly beneath the vaults. He started drilling directly upward.

Eventually, he broke through the floor after several minutes of drilling and there was no-one there. "Wow, that drill really was silent." He thought. He climbed up and looked around: The walls were filled with vaults of varying sizes. Some smaller than his fingers, some as tall and wide as the room. He started off at his objective: The supposed location of the R113 Plasma Beam weapon.

However, it wasn't there. In fact, nothing was there, the entire room was empty. Immediately, Tarran knew he had fell into a trap. The informative was working for the other side. Just as the doors opened he jumped into the sewers, avoiding lasers, bullets and grenades alike. He began running, looking for an exit--any exit.

Suddenly, when he turned a corner, the room lit up with bullets. Peacemakers were down that way. Tarran pulled out his SMGs and ran back the way he came, firing at the Peacemaker all the way. He noticed more Peacemakers coming down from the hole he drilled, so he decided to sprint down a side-tunnel, Peacemakers in pursuit.

Eventually, he had reached a dead end. He cursed then turned around. Seven Peacemakers were just turning the corner. Without a moment's hesitation, Tarran let loose with his SMGs, Downing three instantly and wounding two. The return fire sent Tarran spinning on the ground with a good hit on his chest. Luckily, he was wearing body armor, and just suffered a nasty bruise.

Tarran crawled around the corner while firing two more clips into the increasingly large group of Peacemakers. Tarran fired all his clips, but they just kept coming. Tarran was down to his lucky clip. He was doomed, when he saw that part of the wall was wooden. He realized what he had to do.

He fired 15 spikes into the wall, letting the thermite do its job, then he fired the remainder at the Peacemakers, downing 5 of them with the thermite. A few seconds later, Tarran charged through the burnt wood, breaking the wall apart and swiping the fire off of him. He sprinted, he cared not where. What was minutes felt like hours. Eventually, he got into the woods and lost the Peacemakers against all odds. He had survived.

I dare you guys to make even more cheesy backstories. :P Hopefully I haven't caused you to puke with my near-nonexistent story making abilities.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 04:10:54 pm

*raise eyebrow* Is that a challenge I sense? I'll see about doing that myself once I finish up with NWN. (I hate quitting in the middle of a quest. Just one of those things.)

Spoiler: January 15th, 2271 A.D. A simpler time for Dominique - no firefights or brawls whatsoever. (click to show/hide)

January 15th, 2271 A.D. A simpler time for Dominique - no firefights or brawls whatsoever.

Dominique sighed, rolled over, and hit the alarm clock, which promptly broke. Again. "Damn it..." she groaned as she opened her eyes. She sighed a second time and rubbed her eyes with one hand. "Fifth one this week," Jeffrey said, yawning. "Sorry, babe," Dom said, scratching the back of her head with a laugh. "You know how cheap those things are." Jeffrey sat up and started to get dressed. "Mmm, too bad you have to go to work so early," she said, watching him. "So, what are you assigned today?" she asked, propping her head up on a hand.

"I have to go over reports on a local casino and see if anyone frequents it more than they ought to. God, paperwork's so boring," Jeffrey said. "I'd rather be home with my wife..." Dom giggled. "I'd rather you be here too. I like being Mrs. Jeffrey Wakeman. Much better than miss Dominique Dominguez." She'd hated people calling her Deedee or Domdom, which happened way too often to her liking and had more than once led to a brawl... but she'd let him if he wanted to. Jeffrey grinned at her over his shoulder as he finished buttoning up his shirt. Dom returned his smile, then rolled onto her back and sighed in disappointment. "I gotta go back to work today too. I wish they allowed more time off for newlyweds." They actually didn't allow any. Both had saved up sick leave and vacation days just for the occasion. "I should be home before you, though."

She got up and stood on her toes so she could kiss Jeffrey's cheek. "I think I'll just get something from the store for us," she said with a smile. He was the better cook of the two by a wide margin, something that she was slightly envious of, and she didn't even want to attempt making dinner. She'd cooked for herself often enough to know how terrible she was. "I'll see you later," he said, giving her a strong hug before he left the bedroom. Dominique stretched and changed into her worksuit, then took a moment to look herself over in the mirror. Her fingers traced one of the scars on her face, the one running down her left temple. She'd never really thought about them until she'd met Jeffrey, and he had liked them. "They make you look dangerous..." he had said. She smiled at her reflection. "...like a soldier in a romance novel." There were a few glorifying the freedom fighters. Jeffrey collected them, even though they were technically contraband, and they read them together.

I don't think the Unchained really exist, though. The government'd squash 'em like bugs. Still, it made for a good book, insofar as she was any judge of such things. She went into the bathroom, washed her face, combed her hair and pulled it back into a ponytail. Before, she'd always left it loose to cover her face and her scars... but now she was almost proud of them. I don't think he'd want me to get any more of them, though, she thought with a grin. Cataloging all of them had been fun for both of them, and he'd had a few to show her as well. Some people just didn't like scanners, he'd told her. She believed it, although she had to concede they weren't ALL bad... She finished her preparations and left their modest apartment to report to her work station.

She was greeted by the usual crass remarks and jibes a newlywed expected, but she let them slide right off and even returned a few of them as they waited for the shipment they were supposed to haul. Even the supervisor yelling at them to shut up and do their damn job didn't bother her, or his cussing her out for taking the last week off. She couldn't help sneaking glances at the ring on her left hand every now and then as she hauled crates from one train to another; it was still hard to believe that she was married, and thinking about it made the time fly by. After a few hours, her shift finally ended and she stretched, getting the soreness out of her aching arms, then headed off to market to buy some take out.

She got back to the apartment to find a man she didn't recognize leaving it. He merely gave her a cold glare on the way past, and she watched him go with a raised eyebrow before pushing open the door and entering. Jeffrey was sitting at the kitchen table, looking pained, but he tried to smile upon seeing her. "What's wrong, babe?" she asked, setting her bag aside. Jeffrey shook his head. "That was my supervisor. I let a suspected terrorist slip through my fingers without realizing it and he wasn't happy about 'my handling of the situation,' so he sent me home while he reviews my logs." Concerned, Dom moved behind him and put her hands on his shoulders.

"I'm sorry. Do you want to talk about it?" she asked. "I'd... rather just forget about it." He placed his hands on hers. "What about you, how was your day?" he asked. "Boring, but better now that I'm back home with you," she said, moving her arms further down to encircle his neck in a hug. He laid his head back against her shoulder. "I'm happy to have you," she whispered. "Tomorrow will be better, and we'll have the weekend off. Maybe we can go out and do something?" she suggested.

Jeffrey smiled, although he looked tired. "I think that sounds like a good idea. Mmm, let me up for a moment. I have to call a friend. Could you set everything up here for us?" he asked, and she nodded, stepping back. "Of course," she said, going over to the cabinets. He left the room to make the call, and she couldn't help but overhear a little. The walls of the apartment were fairly thin - which she noted with a bemused smile - but although she could make out that he was speaking in hushed tones, she couldn't hear any specifics. Sounds like he's warning somebody? she thought, then immediately dismissed it and forgot about it - he might've just been telling someone at work that the boss was in a bad mood and to steer clear.

Dinner went by quickly, and Jeffrey seemed to be in a better mood for the food and the phone call. "Maybe we can read a little?" he suggested, and she smiled. "Of course. I'll get the book while you clean up?" "Sounds fair to me." "I'll see you in the living room then, Mr. Wakeman," she said, smiling. "Don't take too long, that couch is awfully lonely with just one person."

(EDIT: Draignean reminded me Edward's the name of the Twilight guy, and... yeah. Distancing myself from that as much as possible.

Sorry, I just wanted to write happy-Dom... even though it clearly wasn't going to last. Because I'm a heartless bastard. D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 26, 2011, 04:39:42 pm

Maybe somebody should make a kinetic wall...
Control one of those technocracy bastards

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 26, 2011, 04:55:49 pm

James pressed himself against the doorway and attempted to look at how many troopers were there before he advanced. He didn't want to get shot to pieces by a large force, but maybe he could take on one or two. ANyway, it would be good to know what he was up against.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 07:49:45 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 26, 2011, 04:55:49 pm

James pressed himself against the doorway and attempted to look at how many troopers were there before he advanced. He didn't want to get shot to pieces by a large force, but maybe he could take on one or two. ANyway, it would be good to know what he was up against.

You edge to the door, [Observation 4] getting a glimpse of two people waiting in the room. One trooper in body armor, the other is just a small time technocrat with a sidearm like yours. [Luck 3] They seem pretty content to just stand there for now, chatting idly.

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Technocrat trooper Front pair: 5
Technocrat trooper Hind pair: 4

Ellen Saun: 4-2
Jamie Teague: 1-2

Dominique Wakeman: 4-2
Tarran Smith: 4-2
Taric Sizier: 1-2
Trol Grane: 3-2

Technocrat Troopers (Front)

The pair of Troopers ahead of the group kneel and open fire on, [Luck 4, 5] Tarran and Taric. The first rifleman [Quickshot roll 4+1] [Tarran Armor roll 3] nails Tarran in the side. (Armor -10 HP -6) The second rifleman [quickshot roll 4+1] [Taric armor 4] hits, smashing a round into one of Taric's thicker armor plates. (Armor -15)

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Technocracy Troopers (Behind)

The troopers behind take advantage of the confusion to take careful aim. [Luck roll 3, 6] Sighting in on Dominique and Trol.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 02:53:54 pm

"SHIT!"

Jump down to the floor while spraying the front of the room with bullets, hoping I hit the Technocrats.

You spray and pray with the Jormungandr, [Quickshot 2-1+1, 5-1+1] [Armor roll 2] missing one completely and and chewing holes into the armor of the other. (Technocrat Trooper Armor -19) You then prudently hit the deck, both to increase accuracy and make yourself a smaller target.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 02:55:35 pm

"Damn it!" Dom moved the riot-shield to provide cover for herself and anyone nearby as she fired at the closest trooper.

You unstrap your shield and cover Saun, firing your pistol at one of the Technocrats ahead. [Quickshot 5] [Trooper Armor 2-1 heavy rounds] Blasting a hole in one of the weaker portions of his armor. (Trooper Armor -18 Trooper is slightly hurt.)

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Ellen Saun

"Grenade!" Saun yells, tossing a small steel canister at the hind group. [Intimidate roll 4, Trooper Intuition roll 5, 3] One of them knows what a smoke grenade looks like and doesn't move, the other is taken in by Saun's trick and bails through door he came though. The canister detonates with a pop and a hiss, spewing dense smoke everywhere.

Vision to hind group is obscured both ways. -3 to marksman and quickshot rolls.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 26, 2011, 04:39:42 pm

Control one of those technocracy bastards

You go for the brainlock on one of the Technocrat Troops, [Control 4+1, 5+1, 3+1 Vs Trooper will 4, 1, 5] dominating his mind immediately.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 81/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine. Controlled by Trol
Range,
All: Short


Technocrat Trooper
Health: Slightly Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 82/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
All: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group
Range,
All: Short, Obscured.

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group. -3 to next initiative roll.
Range,
All: Short, Obscured.

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 85/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [6, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, covering teague.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 71/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 40/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection, prone.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [7, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 75/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 07:52:57 pm

Take cover and aim at the bastard that shot me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 07:56:33 pm

Get up and ram the guy not being controlled by Trol that I can see. Knock him off his feet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 07:58:17 pm

One of those two people is being brainlocked by Trol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 07:59:07 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 07:58:17 pm

One of those two people is being brainlocked by Trol.

Oh. Edit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 08:02:58 pm

"Son of a bitch!" Dom said, taking another shot at the opposition. Also aiming at the guy Trol's not controlling and hoping my initiative roll's higher than Tarran's, for obvious reasons. o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 08:05:06 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 08:02:58 pm

"Son of a bitch!" Dom said, taking another shot at the opposition. Also aiming at the guy Trol's not controlling and hoping my initiative roll's higher than Tarran's, for obvious reasons. o.O

Oh goddammit, now my teammates are going to roll the 1s and shoot me instead of the other way around. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 26, 2011, 08:06:21 pm

Woah, it worked?
Minion shoots one of the two not being shot at, I'll stab the last one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 08:07:11 pm

Payback? o.O Wouldn't be very fair though admittedly since the Abassy's a lot more powerful than the Chimera. I wonder if I can do a fork condition, like IF Tarran's initiative is higher than mine THEN throw a 5Kn, 5' slam at the two Technocrats in the back.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 26, 2011, 08:10:36 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 08:07:11 pm

Payback? o.O Wouldn't be very fair though admittedly since the Abassy's a lot more powerful than the Chimera. I wonder if I can do a fork condition, like IF Tarran's initiative is higher than mine THEN throw a 5Kn, 5' slam at the two Technocrats in the back.

Sure, or you just lock your initiative behind Tarran's. So if you roll higher you automatically go just behind him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 08:38:37 pm

Thanks for letting me know. I think I will go ahead and lock my initiative to behind Tarran's and slam the guys in the back, preferably trying to get the bubble between them so they go flying in different directions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 26, 2011, 09:33:47 pm

James, attempting to be as stealthy as possible, aimed his gun at the head of the armored Technocrat.
Edit: James readied his gun, and threw an empty shell (If I have one, I hope I do... If not, (probably not), James stealthily headed back to his cell and got his bonds. He then headed back, keeping his gun up, and tossed the bonds towards the side of the room they were in. Heck, it always worked in the movies... He was screwed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 27, 2011, 01:00:54 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 26, 2011, 09:33:47 pm

James readied his gun, and threw an empty shell (If I have one, I hope I do... If not, (probably not), James stealthily headed back to his cell and got his bonds. He then headed back, keeping his gun up, and tossed the bonds towards the side of the room they were in. Heck, it always worked in the movies... He was screwed.

Having conveniently stuck them in your back pocket you move to throw your bonds through the door to create a diversion. [Luck roll 3] They're just standing they're waiting around, you offer a brief prayer and toss the cuffs through the door. [Luck 3] It works, well kinda. The trooper moves to pick up the bonds but the thug draws his pistol and moves to the door. You have a few seconds of surprise at best.

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Spoiler: Initiative rolls (click to show/hide)

Technocrat trooper Front: 2
Technocrat trooper Rear: 3 (4)
Technocrat trooper Rear: 4-3

Ellen Saun: 4
Jamie Teague: 3 (2)

Dominique Wakeman: 3 (3)
Tarran Smith: 4
Taric Sizier: 5
Trol Grane: 3 (5)

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 26, 2011, 07:52:57 pm

Take cover and aim at the bastard that shot me.

You get try to slam open one of the near doors in the hallway, and use the doorway for cover. [luck 1] It's Locked, figures. Without the cover you aim in on The front Technocrat that Trol isn't controlling.

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Ellen Saun

Saun draws a pair of combat knives and goes into the pall of smoke after one of the Troopers. [Intuition roll 3+1] Finding the one that didn't break cover because of a smoke bomb. [Melee 5 Vs trooper Dodge 4] [Trooper armor 5] She gives him a good slash, but the armor stops any of it from getting through. (Trooper Armor -18)

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 26, 2011, 07:56:33 pm

Get up and ram the guy not being controlled by Trol that I can see. Knock him off his feet.

You charge the Technocrat, [Dex roll 3] closing the distance and [Str roll 2 Vs 4+1] getting a rifle butt in the face for your trouble. (-4 HP) [Soak roll 3] Head is spinning and ears are ringing but you're otherwise okay.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 26, 2011, 08:06:21 pm

Minion shoots one of the two not being shot at, I'll stab the last one.

The brainlocked technocrat shoots into the smoke after one of the Troopers. [Quickshot 3+1-3] Missing completely. Well, you've still got your knife. You charge into the smoke and look for a trooper to stab. [Intuition 3] In this smoke, you've got nothing.

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Trooper (Rear)

With Saun coming at him out the smoke he starts laying about with his rifle, [Melee 3+1 Vs Saun dodge 5+1] hitting nothing but air.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 08:38:37 pm

Slam the guys in the back, preferably trying to get the bubble between them so they go flying in different directions.

The pair of Technocrats in the back are to far apart to get with a single shot, even if you could widen it out a bit you risk hitting Trol and Saun. You'll have settle for blasting one of them to his knees. [Slam 5' focus 5kN, 1] (-5 Stamina) It doesn't work, the force just... fizzles.

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Jamie Teague

Slightly dismayed at his captains fail-tackle he aims in on the Trooper who smashed Tarran in the face.

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Trooper (front)

After bashing Tarran in the face he fires again at point blank range. [Quickshot 4+1+1, Confirm critical 5, Tarran armor roll 3] Blowing a bloody hole through Tarran's light body armor. (Armor -8 HP -23)

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Trooper (Rear)

After falling for Saun's grenade ruse the Trooper is a little slow to act, trying to find his way through the dense smoke with his rifle. [Observation 4] He finds [luck 5] Trol in the smoke and opens fire. [quickshot 2+1-3] Losing his target as quickly as he found it in the dense smoke.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 81/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine. Controlled by Trol
Range,
Tarran, Dom, Teague, Taric: Short
Trol, Saun: Medium

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: Slightly Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 82/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
Dom, Teague, Taric: Short
Tarran: Melee
Trol, Saun: Medium

Technocrat Trooper 3
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 82/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Obscured.

Technocrat Trooper 4
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group. -3 to next initiative roll.
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Obscured.

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 95/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 85/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [6, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, covering teague.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand, aimed in on front trooper)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 44/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 32/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection, prone.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [7, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15, in hand, Aimed in on front trooper), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 75/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:05:57 am

"AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH BASTARD! YOU'RE DEAD!"

Quickly pull out both of my Sleipnirs and mow down the Trooper!

Everyone, get down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 01:43:26 am

OOC: "Oh, shit!" SC saw Tarran go for his pistols and thought frantically. "Draignean, have Teague do that shield thing he does!" he ordered. "Otherwise the whole party's dead!"

IC: Dom took a deep breath to steady her nerves and tried again. Her problem was that she had tried to impact too big an area, and none of the force had reached her target. So maybe if she concentrated a little more, it would work. Focusing in on the technocrat that Trol wasn't mindbending, she projected the same amount of force, but tried to center it on his chest.

5Kn 3' on chest of Technocrat Trooper 2 (slightly hurt one).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 27, 2011, 01:53:31 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 01:43:26 am

5Kn 3' on chest of Technocrat Trooper 2 (slightly hurt one).

You know that's a brilliant thought, me putting numbers on the troopers. The next time I try to write I fight scene at 2 AM, tele-smash my head into the desk until I'm asleep.

Brains man, how do they fuckin' work?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 01:57:26 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:05:57 am

Quickly pull out both of my Sleipnirs and mow down the Trooper![/b]

We all know what'll happen :

Quote

You Accidentally shoot your teammates

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 01:59:39 am

@Draignean: Nah, it's cool man. I was just running down the list from top-to-bottom and he's the second one down. :D

@Ze Spy: I only wish our characters knew what we knew, but the one time he managed to shoot Dom was in the middle of a firefight with her back to him.  :-\ Oh well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:00:50 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 01:57:26 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:05:57 am

Quickly pull out both of my Sleipnirs and mow down the Trooper![/b]

We all know what'll happen :

Quote

You Accidentally shoot your teammates

Though it's unlikely as I'll be looking directly away from my friends.

Who knows, I may even get two 5s like I've always tried to get.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:02:30 am

And shoot your teammates with 10 clips of spikes/bullets/whatever?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:07:21 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:02:30 am

And shoot your teammates with 10 clips of spikes/bullets/whatever?

No, shoot you in the ass while you're still in the waiting list.

Also, Draignean, Power Miner is still in the waiting list.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 02:11:12 am

Tarran, you have my support. Roll that 3, 5 combo for the team! *Dom & Ellen cheerleading squad!* (Actually, wow, that's all kinds of wrong, nevermind that.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:14:42 am

Thanks for giving me a Sig, Tarran

which will make you hit your teammates more often

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:17:00 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:14:42 am

Thanks for giving me a Sig, Tarran

which will make you hit your teammates more often

:|

Just wait until I find something to mock you on. Just wait.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:18:36 am

lolshutup Terren

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:19:55 am

Quote from: Bee Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:18:36 am

lolshutup Terren

Fine, fine, whatever you say, Bee Spy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:26:01 am

Oh, it's okay, Bees can solve extremely complex mathematical sums in seconds

Heylookyoujustgotowned

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:28:50 am

However, you need an earth to live on or you'll all die. So you have to listen to me or I'll fly close enough to the sun to fry you.

Now, give me 3 sacrifices. NOW!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:38:01 am

Bayonet facesmash the guy that tried to kill me, Minion becomes a human shield for Tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:39:40 am

Quote from: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:38:01 am

Bayonet facesmash the guy that tried to kill me, Minion becomes a human shield for Tarran

What happens if he covers me before I get a chance to shoot?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:39:53 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:28:50 am

However, you need an earth to live on or you'll all die. So you have to listen to me or I'll fly close enough to the sun to fry you.

Now, give me 3 sacrifices. NOW!

Walls of bee hives don't allow heat through

You know, i could do this all day

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:42:27 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:39:40 am

Quote from: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:38:01 am

Bayonet facesmash the guy that tried to kill me, Minion becomes a human shield for Tarran

What happens if he covers me before I get a chance to shoot?

Lock his initiative behind you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:43:25 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:39:53 am

Walls of bee hives don't allow heat through

You know, i could do this all day

They won't help if they're burnt to a crisp. Something on fire doesn't protect from fire.

Also, vacuum from the atmosphere being blown away. You won't survive that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:45:15 am

Somebody type something funny, I want to sig something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:48:35 am

Quote from: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:45:15 am

Somebody type something funny, I want to sig something.

Because you don't have a sig and thus are an automatic failure in all life and you will never get laid?

Well... can't really think up anything right now. Just sig something random. Heck, even this post will do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:50:53 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:43:25 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:39:53 am

Walls of bee hives don't allow heat through

You know, i could do this all day

They won't help if they're burnt to a crisp. Something on fire doesn't protect from fire.

Also, vacuum from the atmosphere being blown away. You won't survive that.

There's still air even while the Atmosphere is blown away

Hurr durr

Don't be surprised if things turn into goddamn zombies in goddamn space on a goddamn alien facility inside a goddamn alien fortress inside a goddamn city on a goddamn alien world because you went too goddamn close to the goddamn sun

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:53:15 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:50:53 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:43:25 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:39:53 am

Walls of bee hives don't allow heat through

You know, i could do this all day

They won't help if they're burnt to a crisp. Something on fire doesn't protect from fire.

Also, vacuum from the atmosphere being blown away. You won't survive that.

There's still air even while the Atmosphere is blown away

Hurr durr

Don't be surprised if things turn into goddamn zombies in goddamn space on a goddamn alien facility inside a goddamn alien fortress inside a goddamn city on a goddamn alien world because you went too goddamn close to the goddamn sun

That, my friends, is sig-worthy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 03:34:37 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on March 27, 2011, 02:50:53 am

There's still air even while the Atmosphere is blown away

Hurr durr

Not enough to last a very long time though. Bees need to breath too, you know.

Quote from: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:53:15 am

That, my friends, is sig-worthy.

Aww, but I put so much effort (not) into insulting you. Hoping you'd sig it. :P

Edit: I've got something new about me. It's up to find out what.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 04:01:43 am

New sig? That's what it looks like to me, anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 04:03:24 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 04:01:43 am

New sig? That's what it looks like to me, anyway.

Indeed. Couldn't resist sigging people making fun of me. That's the most interesting post I could find.

Hopefully the RNG will now give me 5s for the rest of my life in exchange for me carrying around this quote.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 04:23:35 am

Shoot both munitions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 04:28:51 am

^^ That's what it's all about, man. It's not worth it to get too much worked up over anything. Just keep plugging away and you'll show them how much damage duel-wielding can do the enemy forces. You'll show them all... *rubs hands together in a manner most vile with a distinctly evil, supervillainish laugh*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 27, 2011, 09:14:56 am

James took a shot at the thug covering the door, with the pistol he's had ready. James SERIOUSLY hoped this would work. Otherwise, he is going to die. And that's not preferable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 27, 2011, 12:04:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:07:21 am

Also, Draignean, Power Miner is still in the waiting list.

Yeah, until I'm sure he's not going to perish immediately he'll stay there. If he dies before he meets up with you, he'll cycle to the bottom of the waitlist.

Running turn sometime around now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 12:58:08 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 27, 2011, 12:04:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 02:07:21 am

Also, Draignean, Power Miner is still in the waiting list.

Yeah, until I'm sure he's not going to perish immediately he'll stay there. If he dies before he meets up with you, he'll cycle to the bottom of the waitlist.

So he'll just keep re-spawning the same way over and over again with multiple clones?

Well, we're going to have a lot of similar bodies. :P

Also, update ninja'ing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 27, 2011, 01:21:26 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 27, 2011, 09:14:56 am

James took a shot at the thug covering the door, with the pistol he's had ready. James SERIOUSLY hoped this would work. Otherwise, he is going to die. And that's not preferable.

You slam the door open into the Thug approaching the door, [Str 2 Vs Soak 3] it surprises him but doesn't stagger him. Well shooting him in the face would have to do. [Quickshot 1] [Luck 5] Blood of God, the idiot who had the gun previously hadn't even bothered to cock the thing. You remedy the situation but not before the Thug registers that you are in fact trying to kill him.

---

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Technocrat trooper 2 Front: 5
Technocrat trooper 3 Rear: 5
Technocrat trooper 4 Rear: 3

Ellen Saun: 1
Jamie Teague: 2

Dominique Wakeman: 4
Tarran Smith: 4
Taric Sizier: 4
Trol Grane: 4 (Behind tarran)

Trooper 2 (Front)

Not wanting to deviate from a good plan the trooper shoots Tarran again. [Quickshot 4+1+1, Confirm critical 4, Armor roll 6, confirm failed] The slug impacts a section of your armor without a hole in it, it hurts like crap but it doesn't get through. (Armor -10 HP -3)

---

Trooper 3 (Rear)

The trooper continues trying beat up anyone he can find in the smoke, [Luck 5] which is Trol. [Melee 4 Vs Trol Dodge 5] Once again though the trooper can't find anything to hit.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:05:57 am

"AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH BASTARD! YOU'RE DEAD!"

Quickly pull out both of my Sleipnirs and mow down the Trooper![/b]

Pain and rage fuel you and you duel wield your SMGs at the trooper standing over you. [Quickshot roll 4-1+1, 4-2+1+1] [Armor roll 3, 4] Making neat incisions into his armor. ( Armor -13,  Armor -14)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 04:23:35 am

Shoot both munitions.

You give the troublesome technocrat both barrels, [Marksman 3+1, 3+1+1] [Armor roll 4-3, 4] blazing a trail through armor and flesh. (Armor -13, Armor -10 Trooper is wounded)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 01:43:26 am

Dom took a deep breath to steady her nerves and tried again. Her problem was that she had tried to impact too big an area, and none of the force had reached her target. So maybe if she concentrated a little more, it would work. Focusing in on the technocrat that Trol wasn't mindbending, she projected the same amount of force, but tried to center it on his chest.

You try to psychically punch-out the Trooper standing over Tarran. [Slam 5kN 3', 2-1+1] (-7 Stamina) It works but it takes more effort than it should have, [Trooper soak 3] and knocks him onto his back.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:38:01 am

Bayonet facesmash the guy that tried to kill me, Minion becomes a human shield for Tarran

The controlled trooper tackles the one shooting Tarran, [Str 4 Vs str 3] smashing him into the ground farther. You try to find the Technocrat who shot at you. [Intuition 5] Finding him immediately, [Melee 2 Vs Dodge 3] and missing him completely.

---
 
Trooper 4 (Rear)

After Trol finds him the Trooper tries smash him in the head, [Melee 4+1 Vs Trol Dodge 3+1] [Str 3] slamming the stock of his rifle into Trol's jaw. (HP -6)

---

Jamie Teague

Noticing that Trol's dummy is kind of obstructing the shot Teague moves closer, going for a point blank shot.

Teague is at melee range with Trooper 2.

---

Ellen Saun

With her typical glee Saun continues trying to dice the Technocrat she found, [Melee 2 Vs Trooper dodge 4] but she misses him the concealing the smoke.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 81/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine. Controlled by Trol. Tackling Trooper 2.
Range,
Tarran, Dom, Teague, Taric: Short
Trol, Saun: Medium

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 32/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
Dom, Teague, Taric: Short
Tarran: Melee
Trol, Saun: Medium

Technocrat Trooper 3
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 82/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Obscured.

Technocrat Trooper 4
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group. -3 to next initiative roll.
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Obscured.

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 85/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [6, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, covering teague.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E58, 31lbs, in hand, aimed in on front trooper)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 41/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 22/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection, prone.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 94/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [7, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15, in hand, Aimed in on front trooper), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 75/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:23:56 pm

Keep firing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:26:19 pm

Hey! The curse is broken! I finally didn't roll a 1 with one of the SMGs!

Stand up and fire at the trooper again, point blank, with both SMGs again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:26:45 pm

Don't push your luck with them though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:27:46 pm

Are you kidding?! I'm going to milk all the luck I can out of these babies while I can.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:30:24 pm

I think you just did that...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:32:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:30:24 pm

I think you just did that...

Eeeehhhh I don't think so. I still haven't got the 5-5 pair I've been wanting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:33:11 pm

Yeah, and that'll be the day Draig's character joins our side.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:34:06 pm

Well, if by "Joins our side" you mean "Kills us horribly" then that's not to far away.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:35:36 pm

No, I mean allying with us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:37:56 pm

If by "Allying with us" you mean "Use our corpses as toothpicks" then, again, it's not too far away.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:41:25 pm

I'm just pointing out that it'll never happen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 01:45:22 pm

Indeed, in much the same manner as saying when hell freezes over. ^^

Dom decided she wasn't going to charge the enemies - unlike most of her squad, apparently - and instead moved over to Taric to provide cover with her shield. She also took a shot at the person she had just downed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:49:00 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:41:25 pm

I'm just pointing out that it'll never happen.

LIES!

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 01:45:22 pm

Indeed, in much the same manner as saying when hell freezes over. ^^

Well, they are having a cold season.

...

_{You guys are so mean.}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 02:03:10 pm

Nah, dude. I'm with you 100%. I just felt the need to help Taric clarify. Because I'm pedantic like that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:52:59 pm

I said to help Tarran, not Taric.
Me: Pointy end of bayonet ---> Dude who shot me
Ally: Shoot tackled guy at point blank

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 27, 2011, 04:42:23 pm

The action was right, I just screwed the names.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 27, 2011, 09:46:05 pm

"Oh god, oh god!" James quickly tried to fire at him again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 28, 2011, 03:22:38 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 27, 2011, 09:46:05 pm

"Oh god, oh god!" James quickly tried to fire at him again.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Thug: 5

James: 3

The Technocrat Thug shoots at you, [Quickshot 1] [Luck 2] but his gun jams. These crappy little pistols are not getting a spot on your list of most useful weapons. You try to shoot him again [Quickshot 3+1] and the small bullet hits him in the chest, alerting the trooper who was picking up your bonds. (Technocrat Thug is Wounded)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
James: Short

Technocrat Thug
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit.
Weapon: Satyr light pistol (Jammed)
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
James: Melee

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Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Technocrat trooper 2 Front: 5 (5)
Technocrat trooper 3 Rear: 4 (5)
Technocrat trooper 4 Rear: 4 (2) [4]

Ellen Saun: 2
Jamie Teague: 1

Dominique Wakeman: 4 (2) [3]
Tarran Smith: 5 (4)
Taric Sizier: 2
Trol Grane: 4 (3)

Trooper 2 (Front)

Somewhat surprised at being tackled by his former ally he tries to throw the other trooper off. [Str 3 Vs Trooper 1 str 3] The two are a fair match in strength and the situation doesn't go either way.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 27, 2011, 01:26:19 pm

Stand up and fire at the trooper again, point blank, with both SMGs again.

Trol's brainslave is still tackling him, but both of them are going to die one way or another. [Quickshot 3-1+1+1, 2-2+1+1] You end up shooting through Trol's pet Technocrat rather than around him, but you did hit the guy below a couple of times. (Trooper 1 Armor -15, Trooper 2 Armor -6 Now seriously wounded.)

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Trooper 3 (Rear)

Foregoing the rifle in the smoke the Trooper pulls a serrated combat knife of his shoulder armor, slashing anything that moves in the air around him. [Luck 3] Finding Saun [Melee 4+1 Vs Dodge 1] [Str 5 Vs Saun Armor 4] slamming it brutally into the armor over her ribs. (Saun Armor -15 HP -4)

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 27, 2011, 02:52:59 pm

Me: Pointy end of bayonet ---> Dude who shot me
Ally: Shoot tackled guy at point blank

You continue trying to stab the trooper with your bayonet, [Melee 1] and get completely turned around in the smoke. Your mind controlled ally has a hard time bringing his long-barreled rifle to bear on the tackled man, [Dex 1-1 Awkward] and shoots himself by accident. (Trooper 1 Armor -13)

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Trooper 4 (Rear)

While Trol fails to tackle him he tries to get his rifle up again and point it at something. [Luck 4] Trol Again, this time Trol is facing away though. [Quickshot 2+1-3] The trooper Misses him completely again in the smoke.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 27, 2011, 01:45:22 pm

Dom decided she wasn't going to charge the enemies - unlike most of her squad, apparently - and instead moved over to Taric to provide cover with her shield. She also took a shot at the person she had just downed.

You cover Taric and fire on the Trooper that Trol's new buddy is tackling. [Quickshot 3] [Luck 1] You shoot the trooper on top by accident, whoops. (Trooper 1 Armor -16) 

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 27, 2011, 01:23:56 pm

Keep firing.

You fire again on the tackled trooper, [Marksman 5+1, 3+1+1] [Confirm critical roll 4 Vs trooper armor 4-3, Confirmed] Beam and bullets slice into the struggling body beneath Trol's brainslave, slashing armor and organs to burning ribbons. (Trooper 2 has been killed)

---

Ellen Saun

Enraged that the trooper got a knife in her she redoubles the ferocity of her attacks. [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 4] Her knives and rage find no target as the Trooper continues to dance backward.

---

Jamie Teague

Since Taric already blew a couple new holes in the trooper Teague just grabs the Heavier gauss rifle and checks the mag before moving to cover Tarran.

---

Smoke grenade's effectiveness will now fade by 1/3 each turn.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 81/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine. Controlled by Trol. Tackling Trooper 2.
Range,
Tarran, Dom, Teague, Taric: Short
Trol, Saun: Medium

Technocrat Trooper 3
Health:[/
b] Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 82/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Obscured.

Technocrat Trooper 4
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group.
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Obscured.

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 85/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, covering Taric.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A25, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 41/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 22/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection, prone.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 94/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [7, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15, in hand), Piru Gauss rifle (A2/5 E2/5, In hand) field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 60/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 28, 2011, 03:24:39 pm

Psionically mark out Saun's target for us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 28, 2011, 03:57:08 pm

Unable to find any targets in the smoke that weren't being mindcontrolled by Trol, Dom growled in frustration. "I'm gonna go join the brawl," she said to Taric, figuring he'd be fine back here. She wasn't a good enough shot to be sure of not hitting her allies anyway, she thought as she closed distance.

If I can still attack, pistolwhip Trooper 4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 28, 2011, 04:04:23 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 28, 2011, 03:24:39 pm

Psionically mark out Saun's target for us.

You'll need to know where the trooper is first to set a mental marker, Saun can do it for you though if you like.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 28, 2011, 04:05:29 pm

Yep, that'll be good but is it possible to find anyone psionically?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 28, 2011, 04:18:07 pm

Well you se-

Hey, yeah. That might work.

I was thinking of marking an individual like you know where your toilet is, you can find it in the dark purely on memory. More like broadcast kinesthesia. It might be more difficult but you could also find someone by what they're thinking, neat idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 28, 2011, 04:22:50 pm

That's how I wanted to find Saun's target, help her mutilate the bastard :D.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 28, 2011, 04:26:03 pm

Yeah, two rolls of empathetics, one to find the other to broadcast. You make it work and the Concealment bonus is stripped from the trooper and attacks against him are at +1 to hit.

10 Stamina to start, +10 per round of maintenance. Sound Fair?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 28, 2011, 04:27:45 pm

Yep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 28, 2011, 05:11:24 pm

Execute Trooper 1 then move to help Saun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 28, 2011, 06:53:24 pm

I'm about to have a baaad day. Engage th ethug in close combat, so the trooper can't risk firing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 28, 2011, 07:52:33 pm

Both: MORE SHOOTING

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 28, 2011, 11:41:08 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Thug: 1
Trooper: 1

James: 4

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 28, 2011, 06:53:24 pm

I'm about to have a baaad day. Engage th ethug in close combat, so the trooper can't risk firing.

You grab the Thug's wrist with your free hand trying to twist his arm around into a lock behind his back, [Melee roll 1 Vs Dodge 1] you miss his wrist with your hand and stumble forwards. He overreacts and jumps backwards, managing to trip over his own legs in the process and ends up falling flat on his back.

Thug

The thug scrambles up and away, throwing away his jammed pistol and running for the door, clutching the seeping wound in his chest. Cowardly little maggot.

Trooper

After the thug takes a decisive retreat action the Trooper decides to just shoot you and have done with it. [Marksman 4] The gauss rifle makes its typical rushing roar, and hot flame sears up your leg from a fresh bloody wound. (-23 HP)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
James: Short

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 37/75
Stamina: 55/75
Carried Weight:25/150
Attire: Black jumpsuit, stained, torn, slightly bloody.
Inv:
Nothing but pocket lint.
Satyr light pistol 15/15 4lbs
.22 caliber clip x2 (15)
Status: Fine

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Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Technocrat trooper 3 Rear: 4
Technocrat trooper 4 Rear: 5 (4)

Ellen Saun: 5 (3)
Jamie Teague: 5 (3)

Dominique Wakeman: 2
Tarran Smith: 1
Taric Sizier: 6
Trol Grane: 1

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 28, 2011, 03:24:39 pm

Psionically mark out Saun's target for us.

You focus, trying to find the Technocrat Saun was growling over. [Empathetics 3] It isn't easy but you manage to find the right person, now the tricky part... [Empathetics 5-1] (Stamina -10) You copy the same image, and its relation in space to the rest of the group. Not an easy feet, but that bastard won't be able to hide now.

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Trooper 4

Now that the smoke is fading he fires on Trol again. [Quickshot 6-2] Blasting a long wound in Trol's unarmored side. (Trol -24 HP)

---

Ellen Saun

With the Help of Taric's brain camera Saun tries to open a new one in the trooper [Melee 3+1+1 Vs Dodge 3] [Saun str 5, Trooper armor 4], gouging out another thick sheet of armor. (Trooper 3 Armor -15)

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Jamie Teague

Hefts the stolen rifle and shoots the marked trooper, [quickshot 4+1] [trooper armor 3] smashing through the damaged armor and into the flesh beneath. (Trooper 3 armor  -13, Wounded)

---

Trooper 3

Getting pummeled from all angles he goes after Saun with the knife again. [Melee 4+1 Vs Dodge 3+1] [Trooper str 5, saun Armor 4] The blow puts another hole in Sauns armor, and a smaller one in her flesh. (Saun Armor -12, saun is slightly hurt)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 28, 2011, 03:57:08 pm

Unable to find any targets in the smoke that weren't being mindcontrolled by Trol, Dom growled in frustration. "I'm gonna go join the brawl," she said to Taric, figuring he'd be fine back here. She wasn't a good enough shot to be sure of not hitting her allies anyway, she thought as she closed distance.

You move into the smoke, weapon ready. [Dex 3] Moving into the smoke but not finding anyone to bash over the head immediately.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 28, 2011, 07:52:33 pm

Both: MORE SHOOTING

You shotgun at the Trooper who shot you, [Quickshot 2-2] sending up a flash in the pall of smoke but nothing more. You slaved trooper fires on Saun's adversary. [Quickshot 2] Missing, just as you did.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 28, 2011, 05:11:24 pm

Execute Trooper 1 then move to help Saun.

[Auto-success] You place one SMG in the Controlled trooper's face and pull the trigger, he drops like a broken doll. You then aim your weapons on the Target that Taric is painting for you.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 3
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 54/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Obscured, Marked.

Technocrat Trooper 4
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group.
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Obscured.

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 85/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, covering Taric.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 60/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A25, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 41/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 22/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection, prone.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15, in hand), Piru Gauss rifle (A1/5 E1/5, In hand) field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 28, 2011, 11:47:54 pm

Dom raised an eyebrow. Something had changed in the nearby area, and whatever it was, it made one of the troopers stand out like a neon sign in a thunderstorm at midnight. She put away her gun and shield and moved to grab him from behind. All she had to do was lock his spine and then she could snap his neck... or at least hold him in place for someone else.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 12:05:46 am

Hey!
"FUCKING EAT STEEL, DOUCHEBAG!" Stab him with the bayonet

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 12:13:29 am

Pull out my Jormungandr and start shooting Trooper 3 while advancing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 10:44:27 am

Keep marking that target.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 06:00:29 pm

Oh gosh, I'm screwed. I'm going to ddiiieeeeeee! Let's hope I can charge and shoot him faster than he can shoot me.

James charged at the trooper, firing his pistol as he went. He attempted to shoulder ram him against the wall, hopefully with enough force to get him to drop his rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 06:08:22 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 06:00:29 pm

Oh gosh, I'm screwed. I'm going to ddiiieeeeeee!

Nah, don't worry, Draignean isn't that mean (at least, I think he isn't...).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 29, 2011, 06:20:14 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 06:08:22 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 06:00:29 pm

Oh gosh, I'm screwed. I'm going to ddiiieeeeeee!

Nah, don't worry, Draignean isn't that mean (at least, I think he isn't...).

MWAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! YOU WILL WISH THAT THE TROOPER KILLED YOU!! *Continued evil laughter*


Er, yes. Moving on from that now. Running turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 06:22:33 pm

Oh gods, he's going to find us :o.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 06:25:12 pm

:( I'm going to hope the trooper is a noob, so I can pummel him and hide with his gauss rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 06:37:26 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 06:22:33 pm

Oh gods, he's going to find us :o.

And he is going to flay us alive with our own bones...

RUN AWAY!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 06:39:23 pm

*Facepalm.*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 06:40:48 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 06:39:23 pm

*Facepalm.*

What?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 06:42:04 pm

I mean he should run away from us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 06:44:40 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 06:42:04 pm

I mean he should run away from us.

Why-...

Oh, yeah. Rainbow attack.

Yeah, he should run away from us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 06:50:16 pm

Post ninja tiem?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 06:51:00 pm

NEIN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 06:55:39 pm

*I think you meant nine, as in get at least 2 times nine ninjas posts!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 06:56:50 pm

*Dual facepalm*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 07:08:52 pm

See, he dual facepalmed! That means he supports two times nine or more ninja posts!  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 29, 2011, 07:15:44 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Trooper: 3 (4)

James: 3 (3)

Trooper

The Trooper shoots James again as he charges. [Quickshot 6+1, Confirm critical 3, James luck 1, critical confirmed.] The heavy slug blasting a fist sized hole through your suit, breastbone, heart, sizable chunks of both lungs, and a good wad of your spinal tissue for good measure. Death is mercifully quick, your spinal damage was bad, but the lack of a heart that's anything more than a lump of hamburger killed you in seconds. 

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 06:00:29 pm

James charged at the trooper, firing his pistol as he went. He attempted to shoulder ram him against the wall, hopefully with enough force to get him to drop his rifle.

The world is cold, you vision fades to black before you even hit the floor. So this is what death feels like... it isn't really all that bad...
....
......
........ Wha?

You wake up, lying on your side on a metal floor. Your hands are bound behind your back roughly, you can wiggle your fingers a little but the bonds are tight enough that you can feel your pulse throb in your wrists. As you start to come to the pain comes back, you can feel deep bruises on your chest and back, your jaw hurts like crazy and you can taste blood in your mouth.

You have a brief moment of groaning pain and then you try and sit bolt upright remembering everything, your hands are bound behind your back but you can look down at your chest. No gaping holes, no spurting bodily fluids. Just severely bruised skin, you're so happy you could practically cry. Just one horrible, incredibly painful dream. You notice Cal looking at you with concern "Hey James, easy there buddy! You sure you're okay to be moving around like that?"

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 60/75
Stamina: 55/75
Carried Weight:12/150
Attire: Black jumpsuit, stained, torn, slightly bloody.
Inv:
Nothing but pocket lint.
Status: Fine

---

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Technocrat trooper 3 Rear: 4 (1)
Technocrat trooper 4 Rear: 3

Ellen Saun: 4 (3)
Jamie Teague: 2

Dominique Wakeman: 4 (4)
Tarran Smith: 2
Taric Sizier: 2
Trol Grane: 4 (4)

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 28, 2011, 11:47:54 pm

Dom raised an eyebrow. Something had changed in the nearby area, and whatever it was, it made one of the troopers stand out like a neon sign in a thunderstorm at midnight. She put away her gun and shield and moved to grab him from behind. All she had to do was lock his spine and then she could snap his neck... or at least hold him in place for someone else.

You move to grapple with the Marked trooper, trying get a good lock on the man's neck. [Brawling 5+1, Confirm critical 4, trooper Dodge 4, Luck 3 Vs trooper Luck 1, Critical confirmed] Wrapping a Workwoman's arms around the Man's neck in a last embrace before twisting sideways and up, crunching the Man's spine in the process.

Technocrat 3 has been killed.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 12:05:46 am

"FUCKING EAT STEEL, DOUCHEBAG!" Stab him with the bayonet

You mind steeped in bloody rage you continue on your quest to introduce the last trooper to the end of your gun. [Melee roll 2+1 Vs Trooper dodge 5] Hitting only air once again as the trooper jumps backwards.

---

Ellen Saun

Saun gives Dom a dirty look for stealing her target and pounces on the other trooper, knives extended. [Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 5] Apparently having everyone else die around you is good incentive to stay the hell out of the way of crazy people with pointy bits of metal and the trooper dodges with alacrity.

---

Trooper

Seeing the last member of his team fall in the fading smoke the Technocrat empties his last round into Trol. [Quickshot 3-1] Missing him, apparently his incredible dodging left him a little dizzy.

---

Jamie Teague

Fires the last round from the borrowed gauss rifle, [Quickshot 1] [Luck 3] the magnetic rails make unhealthy noises and fire out of sequence. Rather than bother with the weapon Teague just throws it away and draws out his own rifle.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 12:13:29 am

Pull out my Jormungandr and start shooting Trooper 3 while advancing.

Putting the SMGs back on your belt you draw the Jormungandr from your back, in the time it takes to do that Dom has already dispatched the trooper you were going to shoot. Oh well, there's a whole other one for you. You walk forwards and take aim as best you can on the remaining Technocrat.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 10:44:27 am

Keep marking that target.

Considering the man is dead you abandon that course of action and shift the mark over to the other trooper. [Empathetics 4-1] (-10 Stamina) It isn't smooth, but it goes.

---

The smoke has dispersed to the point of ineffectiveness.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 4
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle (Empty)
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group.
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Marked

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 85/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, Hugging a corpse.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 50/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A25, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, Marking technocrat.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 41/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 22/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand, aimed in on trooper)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection, prone.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (15/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 29, 2011, 07:16:34 pm

Shame, you guys only took it up to 11.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:18:15 pm

Rainbow time!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 07:18:59 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:18:15 pm

Rainbow time!

Ooooohhhhh crap.

Shoot the last Trooper in the eyes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 29, 2011, 07:19:14 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:18:15 pm

Rainbow time!

Really?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:19:52 pm

On the last guy, yeah.

Nothing like a bit of trauma.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 07:21:41 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:19:52 pm

On the last guy, yeah.

Nothing like a bit of trauma.

You're an evil, evil man.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:22:45 pm

And you're my boss.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 07:34:18 pm

James looked at Cal. "Urg, I just had a horrible dream. I woke up, couldn't remember anything, and after you explained to me what happened, A guy came in and killed you. He left and had a guy there to kill me. I rushed him, overpowered him, and stole his pistol. I had ripped free of cloth bonds. Anyway, I went down the hall and came to a Technocrat thug and trooper. I threw my bonds to distract the trooper, shot his chest, he retreated, and then the trooper took his gauss rifle and painfully killed me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 07:34:37 pm

While Taric has him feeling rainbows, cut his nose off and write my name in his chest. then stab him in the face repeatedly. HE SHALL PAY IN BLOOD

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 07:35:34 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 07:34:37 pm

While Taric has him feeling rainbows, cut his nose off and write my name in his chest. then stab him in the face repeatedly. HE SHALL PAY IN BLOOD

That's a baaaaaad idea. What happens if you get in the way of Taric while stabbing? What if he accidentally makes it an area attack?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:36:26 pm

DO EET TROL!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 07:37:29 pm

No matter what, this jerk is dead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 07:40:37 pm

At what cost? Your sanity?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 29, 2011, 07:47:51 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 07:40:37 pm

At what cost? Your sanity?

The man is about to cut the trooper's nose off and write his own name on the troopers chest with a bayonet. I don't think he has any sanity to lose.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 07:51:24 pm

we all belong in the asylum, remember?
Also, steal trooper 1's armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:57:53 pm

Also steal any armour and rifles not being looted by Trol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 08:02:13 pm

I plan on taking the title of creepiest in this group! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 08:03:34 pm

Not while I have That.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 29, 2011, 08:59:05 pm

I'm just gonna wait until there's listed loot to start taking stuff. I'm also gonna ask to lock my initiative as a series of 1s so I don't run into what everyone else is trying to do. o.O

Dom pushed the corpse over and went for the last remaining trooper, trying to tackle him to the ground.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 29, 2011, 09:58:46 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 29, 2011, 08:59:05 pm

I'm just gonna wait until there's listed loot to start taking stuff. I'm also gonna ask to lock my initiative as a series of 1s so I don't run into what everyone else is trying to do. o.O

I can lock you behind all relevant player actions if you don't want to go dead last.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 29, 2011, 10:08:44 pm

That'll be fine, thanks. Sorry if it doesn't seem like I'm putting much effort into it but I got ridiculously sick out of nowhere yesterday and basically I just feel like crap. -_-;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 30, 2011, 12:32:19 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 29, 2011, 07:34:18 pm

James looked at Cal. "Urg, I just had a horrible dream. I woke up, couldn't remember anything, and after you explained to me what happened, A guy came in and killed you. He left and had a guy there to kill me. I rushed him, overpowered him, and stole his pistol. I had ripped free of cloth bonds. Anyway, I went down the hall and came to a Technocrat thug and trooper. I threw my bonds to distract the trooper, shot his chest, he retreated, and then the trooper took his gauss rifle and painfully killed me."

Cal cocks an eyebrow at you. "Well. That's a fun dream." You suddenly realize that his arms aren't bound now. He looks at you for a few minutes, then he smiles a very cheshire grin. "Too simple though, the figment was quite hasty. Don't worry, I'll make it last this time." A double edged blade appears in his hand, one side serrated, the other simple and straight. "This is the first time you've remembered anything at all, I call that a breakthrough. Let's see if we can expand on that success shall we?"

Something is very wrong here.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Technocrat trooper 4 Rear: 4 (4) [5] {3}

Ellen Saun: 2
Jamie Teague: 4 (4) [4]

Dominique Wakeman: 3 (Locked, Special)
Tarran Smith: 2
Taric Sizier: 4 (4) [5] {5}
Trol Grane: 2

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 29, 2011, 07:18:15 pm

Rainbow time!

You draw your centerfold and... do your thing. [Active Empathetics 2 Vs Trooper will 3] (-10 Stamina) You try to make the man feel like a naked woman, but either you're losing your touch or he's got a very firm sense of self. You attack slides off ineffectually, a pity. Well at least you got to feel around on a centerfold for a while. (-10 stamina to maintain mark)

You are now fatigued.

---

Trooper

The Technocrat reloads the rifle frantically, slamming both a new clip and a fresh energy cell into the gun.

---

Jamie Teague

Teague continues advancing and fires on the marked Trooper. [Quickshot 4+1] [Trooper Armor 5] The primitive round smashes against the heavy plates, causing small damage before glancing away. (Trooper Armor -12)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 29, 2011, 07:18:59 pm

Shoot the last Trooper in the eyes.

You fire a burst from your assault rifle, [Marksman 3+1+1] [Trooper armor 3] smashing bits of ablative armor into the air and bruising the flesh beneath. (Trooper armor -18 Trooper is slightly hurt)

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 29, 2011, 07:34:37 pm

While Taric has him feeling rainbows, cut his nose off and write my name in his chest. then stab him in the face repeatedly. HE SHALL PAY IN BLOOD

Taric's unconventional assault seems to have failed, but that's not going to stop you from anything. You lung your bayonet into the trooper's face at the first opportunity. [Melee 1 Vs Dodge 6] The trooper steps aside as you charge him, smashes the back of your head with the butt of his rifle, and shoots you in the back as you fly by for good measure. [Trooper quickshot 3+1] Putting yet another bloody hole in your body. (HP -23)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 29, 2011, 08:59:05 pm

Dom pushed the corpse over and went for the last remaining trooper, trying to tackle him to the ground.

Throwing the slightly used trooper down you tackle the Technocrat who just shot Trol. Again. [Str 1 Vs Str 2+1] You try and tackle the man, but you slip in some of Trol's blood and the Trooper smashing you in the gut with his armored knee as you slide into him. (-3 HP)

---

Ellen Saun

Watching everyone else fail massively Saun lashes out with her knives again. [Melee 3 Vs Dodge 4] Missing by inches as the last Trooper leans backwards and away from the flashing steel.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 4
Health: Slightly Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 70/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, behind group.
Range,
Most: Short, Obscured.
Trol Grane, Ellen Saun: Melee, Marked

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 106/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 85/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, Hugging a corpse.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 30/70
Carried Weight: 76/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A25, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Memory Foam centerfold
Status: Technocracy complex, Intersection, Marking technocrat.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 41/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 122/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Light body armor, 22/50. [25lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A20, E55, 16lbs, in hand, aimed in on trooper)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection, prone.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 49/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs]
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (3/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 12:34:00 am

MORE RAINBOWS!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 30, 2011, 12:36:09 am

You're running low on psychic gas Taric, you try the feel the rainbows stuff again and you'll only have 10 Stamina left.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 12:39:14 am

Cancel that then.

Rest for a bit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 12:40:47 am

Get closer to the Trooper while still shooting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 30, 2011, 01:21:50 am

Well, while I'm already down here, Dom thought. She crawled behind the trooper and tried to signal Trol to shove him back so he'd fall down and be an easy target.

Juvenile attacks are the best attacks. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 11:25:10 am

wow I failed
Shoot with the shotgun at point blank

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 30, 2011, 05:44:27 pm

"What the...?" James tried to break his bonds whilst gettig up and stepping away. Several options of what could possibly going on right now passed through his brain. It could possibly be a dream, but that wouldn't affect his actions because he didn't have the ability to take that chance. He could be trying to break out, but that didn't make sense because of the stuff about remembering and hasty figments. He could be a Technocrat psionic- A likely choice, as it would make sense for the Technocracy to befuddle their prisoners to decrease their revolting ability. Or he could be a psionic from another group- Unlikely, as a non-Technocracy psionic wouldn't have messed with his dreams, and wouldn't have drawn a knife on him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 30, 2011, 10:03:16 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 30, 2011, 05:44:27 pm

"What the...?" James tried to break his bonds whilst gettig up and stepping away. Several options of what could possibly going on right now passed through his brain. It could possibly be a dream, but that wouldn't affect his actions because he didn't have the ability to take that chance. He could be trying to break out, but that didn't make sense because of the stuff about remembering and hasty figments. He could be a Technocrat psionic- A likely choice, as it would make sense for the Technocracy to befuddle their prisoners to decrease their revolting ability. Or he could be a psionic from another group- Unlikely, as a non-Technocracy psionic wouldn't have messed with his dreams, and wouldn't have drawn a knife on him.

This is not Cal with the knife, and you struggle against your bonds. [Will 4 Vs Acolyte will 2] The bonds fade away almost immediately as you twist against them, and you stand up to face your aggressor. "Shhh... Don't worry. Your my subject, and you can rest assured that I won't actually let you die for good and for true. Captain Shiren, well, you can be thankful he is convinced to let me torture you for a while. After he was through with Callahan the poor bastard kept killing himself by cutting the veins in his wrists with his teeth." Cal's eyes close partway and he draws in breath that most people reserve for smelling good food or getting their back scratched in just the right place. "Shiren operates too quickly and brutally but he got everything he knew out of your friends head, and then he had fun letting Callahan think he was dead and then revealing he was still dreaming over and over again. I don't think your friend ever realized it was real when he chewed through his own wrists for the final time. It was quite amusing." You back into the wall behind you as the Acolyte wearing Cal's face advances, just watching the shining knife spin through his fingers. "So let's make this simple, I really don't give a damn what you say or not, but by all means dig through your mind for anything that I might like to know, and If I'm feeling generous I'll let you die more quickly. Crystal?"

---

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Technocrat trooper 4 Rear: 1

Ellen Saun: 3
Jamie Teague: 3

Dominique Wakeman: 4
Tarran Smith: 2
Taric Sizier: 3
Trol Grane: 3

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 30, 2011, 01:21:50 am

Well, while I'm already down here, Dom thought. She crawled behind the trooper and tried to signal Trol to shove him back so he'd fall down and be an easy target.

You position your self for good trip and shove while you're still on the ground, Trol doesn't get the point but Ellen does.

---

Ellen Saun

Getting Dom's hint she stabs both knives into the troopers chest with more force than finesse. [Melee 5+1, Confirm critical 4, Trooper armor roll 1, critical confirmed] The knives find the seams in the armor, slicing straight through the ballistic mesh padding that fills the chinks between impact plates and penetrating both lungs. (Trooper Armor -5 Trooper is mortally wounded, will die at the end of next turn.) In addition to having enforced respiratory problems the force of the blow also knocks the trooper over Dom and onto the floor.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 11:25:10 am

Shoot with the shotgun at point blank

You pick yourself up and let loose a blast of super-accelerated particles into the dying trooper. [Quickshot 3+1] [Armor 3-4] Blue white lightning heats the Troopers armor to red hot and crispy fried the trooper within. [Luck roll 2] The broad blast scorches Dom on the way past as well. (Dom -7 HP)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 12:39:14 am

Rest for a bit.

[Stamina 2] You really don't have the ability to rest in combat very well, and you don't feel any better. Granted Trol blasting the Trooper in crispy bits means you don't have to keep running the psychic marathon, so at least you aren't exhausted.

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Piru Gauss rifle 5/5 5/5
Piru Gauss rifle 4/5 4/5
Piru Gauss Rifle 1/5 1/5
Piru Gauss Rifle 0/5 0/5 Damaged
Standard body armor 60/100
Standard body armor 54/100
Standard body armor 26/100
Standard body armor 100/100

3 Energy cells
3 .45 caliber gauss mags (5)
1 Short range radio

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 30, 2011, 10:06:43 pm

Dom winced and involuntarily rolled across the ground to try and put out a non-existent fire. That's gonna burn for awhile, she thought grimly as she got back to her feet. "Let's keep going. There's gotta be something here we can use other than the AI core." She grabbed the fully loaded Piru Rifle and a mag for it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 10:07:24 pm

Grab the radio, all power cells, all spare Piru munitions and a piru. After looting get moving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 10:18:30 pm

grab the perfect body armor, use an ORS medkit on myself. paint "YOU WILL END UP LIKE HIM" on a wall with an arrow pionting to a corpse, then cut his nose and ears off, cut his eyes out, then write my name in their chest. make sure to include other horrible art.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 10:51:23 pm

Oh you assholes, you left me with only old sucky damaged body armor. :P

Get and wear the Standard body armor 60/100. Then continue down the hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 11:20:35 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 10:51:23 pm

Oh you assholes, you left me with only old sucky damaged body armor. :P

Get and wear the Standard body armor 60/100. Then continue down the hall.

Hey, you killed my meat puppet...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:26:22 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 11:20:35 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 10:51:23 pm

Oh you assholes, you left me with only old sucky damaged body armor. :P

Get and wear the Standard body armor 60/100. Then continue down the hall.

Hey, you killed my meat puppet...

Oh come on, it's just one crappy guy. There's at least five thousand million other better mooks that you can mind control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 11:37:04 pm

I have a good use for his corpse...

Taricus, you better get ready to have your "creepiest in the universe" trophy stolen.  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 11:39:30 pm

You can have it if you're doing what I'm thinking. Even I have standards.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 11:42:49 pm

Quote from: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 10:18:30 pm

Paint "YOU WILL END UP LIKE HIM" on a wall with an arrow pionting to a corpse, then cut his nose and ears off, cut his eyes out, then write my name in their chest. make sure to include other horrible art.

O HAI!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:43:34 pm

...

...A... am I the only remotely sane person around here?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 11:44:27 pm

I guess DF let out my "inner" psychopath. It's so good to be bad.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 11:45:32 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:43:34 pm

...

...A... am I the only remotely sane person around here?

LYNCH HIM!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:46:45 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 11:45:32 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:43:34 pm

...

...A... am I the only remotely sane person around here?

LYNCH HIM!

Whoa, whoa man, lynching? Do you need your happy pills? This isn't mafia.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 11:47:48 pm

What, no. We are just going to "Loosen" you morals.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:49:58 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 11:47:48 pm

What, no. We are just going to "Loosen" you morals.

I hate to tell 'ya, but the Tarrans are all pretty sane. It'll take a lot longer than you think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 11:50:23 pm

having people feel the rainbows is sure to make then less tense!



_{that, or suicidal...}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:51:06 pm

If you rainbow me, I'll be sure to dual wield for the next five turns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 11:52:11 pm

That threat doesn't work with your current luck with them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:53:57 pm

But you said that I milked all the luck out of them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 11:54:49 pm

You never know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 11:57:33 pm

Indeed.

That also means you could get a 1 on rainbows.

Then rainbow yourself.

So, be careful when you try to rainbow me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 11:59:42 pm

Can't get a one if I use the magazine ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on March 31, 2011, 12:08:22 am

Yes, you can.

Rolling a one immediately negates all of your bonus modifiers unless it really REALLY doesn't make sense. (Even Hake got his bonus junk revoked when he rolled ones.)

I look forward to the day you accidentally make yourself feel like a centerfold that's being fondled by... yourself. Huh.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on March 31, 2011, 12:09:30 am

Well, I'll wait for myself to get punched by saun first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on March 31, 2011, 12:14:02 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2011, 12:08:22 am

I look forward to the day you accidentally make yourself feel like a centerfold that's being fondled by... yourself. Huh.

That day will be both horrible and disturbingly awesome for Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on March 31, 2011, 01:03:13 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2011, 12:08:22 am

I look forward to the day you accidentally make yourself feel like a centerfold that's being fondled by... yourself. Huh.

Please do this

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 31, 2011, 03:14:13 am

Don't worry Tarran, you're not alone. Dom (relatively so, anyway) and James are nice, sane people. Also thirding the Taric scenario, although given his perk I think it probably wouldn't bother him in the slightest. o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on March 31, 2011, 06:17:55 pm

James thought in a flash. If he stayed back, the bugger could use his psionic abilities to torture him. However, he didn't seem quite so strong physically, so he wouldn't be able to cope with a straight-out rush. Comforted by this knowledge, he ran at the acolyte swinging. "THIS IS FOR CAL!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 12:28:32 pm

BUMP!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 01:53:46 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 12:28:32 pm

BUMP!

For great justice?

Running turn sometime around now, haven't been feeling well, I do apologize for the short, incoherent, and/or crappy updates in this and my other thread.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 02:38:28 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 30, 2011, 10:06:43 pm

Dom winced and involuntarily rolled across the ground to try and put out a non-existent fire. That's gonna burn for awhile, she thought grimly as she got back to her feet. "Let's keep going. There's gotta be something here we can use other than the AI core." She grabbed the fully loaded Piru Rifle and a mag for it.

You grab an energy cell and a gauss clip, as well as the rifle that smoky the Technocrat had just reloaded.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 30, 2011, 10:07:24 pm

Grab the radio, all power cells, all spare Piru munitions and a piru. After looting get moving.

You snag the Radio that the lead had on him as well as a rifle and all the ammunition for the rifles left on the bodies.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on March 30, 2011, 10:18:30 pm

grab the perfect body armor, use an ORS medkit on myself. paint "YOU WILL END UP LIKE HIM" on a wall with an arrow pionting to a corpse, then cut his nose and ears off, cut his eyes out, then write my name in their chest. make sure to include other horrible art.

You wrestle the pristine body armor of the trooper you mindfucked off of him, pausing only to grind an ORS applicator into one of your wounds. After the healing gel starts to spread through your injuries you use your knife to desecrate the body of the trooper. [Will roll 1] Partway through you lose heart and start sobbing hysterically and asking why your mother didn't love you. 

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 30, 2011, 10:51:23 pm

Get and wear the Standard body armor 60/100. Then continue down the hall.

Grumbling about Trol taking the good body armor you take a suit that is only moderately destroyed.


---


All: After Trol recovers most of his wits you continue down the hallway, his sniffles the only noise for a couple hundred paces. Saun is the first to break the silence. "Am I the only one who finds it strange that we just got ambushed when this was intended to be a surprise run? They should not have known we were going take this route, or come in at all." The corridor turns to the right and you follow it down, weapons ready. [Luck 5] You don't see or sense another soul and you take another right turn. After a couple more minutes you find the door you're looking for.

You can take the elevator up or you can take the stairs. 


---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 31, 2011, 06:17:55 pm

James thought in a flash. If he stayed back, the bugger could use his psionic abilities to torture him. However, he didn't seem quite so strong physically, so he wouldn't be able to cope with a straight-out rush. Comforted by this knowledge, he ran at the acolyte swinging. "THIS IS FOR CAL!"

[Will 4 Vs Acolyte will 3] You charge forwards, fists swinging. [Melee 1 Vs Acolyte dodge 6] The dreamspace bends and shifts, and without even moving the Technocrat wearing Cal's face is several feet to the side of where he was before and that knife of his streaks toward your side as you stagger forward. [Acolyte Melee 3 Vs Dodge 3-1 off-balance] The knife cuts across your ribs with a flash of hot pain, renewed as the edge of the steel kisses each rib in turn. You sweep you hand to your side in reflex and find the skin smooth and unmarked, the only thing wrong with you is the pain of the wound which throbs in your mind as real as the sun. "See now? I'm not going to hurt you, I'm just going to put you in agony until I'm bored with you." The knife spins through his fingers with agility and he shrugs. "Or until Shiren decides it's time to leave, either way we're going to have a lot of fun you and I."


Status

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 85/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 40/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A25, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Status: Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 41/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A20, E55, 16lbs, in hand, aimed in on trooper)
Status:  Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 52/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (2/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Regenerating 10(3).

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 02:41:06 pm

"Could've caught them by surprise and  maybe they just took advantage of it. I say we take the stairs unless this is the bottom of the elevator shaft."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 02:43:32 pm

"Yeah, let's take the stairs, but let's take it quietly and slowly. Conserve our energy and avoid alerting them." Go up the stairs slowly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 02:45:54 pm

Follow Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 03:09:07 pm

"I'd rather not be caught in a metal box, yeah," Dom agreed. As they went to the stairs she turned to Ellen. "I hadn't thought about it but that is a little weird. What, you think they got a mole among us or something?" she asked. "I'd like to find out who it is... punch his brains out." She took point again, shield raised and magnum in hand in case they got rushed from the front.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 03:16:39 pm

"Well, if there's a mole, it's definitely not me, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten several rounds to the chest."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 03:17:19 pm

"I'd have been shot on sight by the techies."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Dwarmin on April 01, 2011, 04:40:30 pm

Warpriest Altris Shiren opened the radio link to Taris Sizier with a grim smile. They had tweaked his pain implants to near maximum-the agony was enough to make him care.

Good evening gentlemen! Good work with that technocrat trash...heh, excuse my language. This is Altris Shiren, Warpriest. I'm sure you've heard of me, since I've certainly heard of all of you. Friends in low places and all that. Especially you Tarran Smith, such a record. Maybe after I'm done here, I can *convince* you to come back to the Technocracy after all this time. All it takes is a little encouragement. You remember "encouragement"? I think you do.

So, I'm guessing you all came to throw one of your little wrenches into the gears of the Technocracy, right? Admirable, but futile. I don't particularly care what your trying to do...I just need you all to die. Simple enough, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 04:42:14 pm

"Err, you're threatening the wrong guy. And do I have to make you feel the rainbows?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 04:50:40 pm

"Go to hell, Techie. The only thing you're getting from me is bullets in your everything."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Dwarmin on April 01, 2011, 04:58:30 pm

"Trust me, I can take whatever you can try to dish out...as for Hell, i've been there, and brought back some of it with me to share. Let's cut the chat, and get to business already. Don't keep me waiting...those reinforcements are getting closer every minute, you know. "

Shiren enjoyed crushing the radio to powder in his hand. Always get the last word in, that's the idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:00:15 pm

"Sir, want to borrow the centerfold when we get to him, or shall I?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:02:26 pm

"I'm not a psionic person, you'd do better with it.

I'll just settle for breaking a bunch of bones."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:03:32 pm

"Just beat him over the head a bit first, I want to make sure he feels discomfort."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:05:21 pm

"I'll make sure to give him the worst migraine he's ever had."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 05:07:23 pm

"What, I don't get to break his ribs?" Dom said grimly. "You guys know how to make a girl feel left out. Right, Saun?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:08:31 pm

"Fine, we'll al beat the crap out of him, just like a family outing!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:13:41 pm

"Head is mine, his mind is Taric's, His chest is Dom's, and his legs are Trol's. Deal?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:16:20 pm

"Who gets the arms?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:17:32 pm

"Dom's. She's got the chest, after all."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:19:27 pm

"Well what are we waiting for?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 05:32:07 pm

"Trol? You OK back there buddy?" Dom asked over her shoulder. He seemed to have snapped for a moment back there. She took a few more steps cautiously, but it didn't seem like they were about to get rushed. "But yeah, the sooner we get to the AI core the better. Honestly this is making me a little nervous. How the hell did that guy get on our com channel?" She shook her head. "...Can't wait until we clear this place out."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:32:56 pm

"Er, he just contacted us on the radio I just stole..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 05:35:22 pm

Dom shook her head. "Right, my mind's wandering. He must be watching us on the cameras or something though if he knew we had it. We should probably destroy any we see."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:36:29 pm

"Good plan, though he may've just heard us over the radio as well."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:37:09 pm

"Or he may be able to see our minds. Never know the limits of that psionic shit."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:38:26 pm

"If he was visiting our minds he'd be in a psychiatric ward right now."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:39:35 pm

"...Good point."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 05:43:01 pm

"Can I get the ears and toes and eyes?" Continue up the stairs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:43:49 pm

*Stare* "..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 05:44:47 pm

Important question, the emergency stairs that skirt the outside of the tower can only hold 2 people abreast.

Which two people do you want on point, and who do you want in rearguard?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 05:45:26 pm

"Pleeeeeeaaaaase?"

Dom and I should probably be point.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 05:45:54 pm

Don's always on point. If it were up to me I'd take Tarran with me, put Taric and Teague in the middle, and have Trol and Saun rearguard, but that's just my opinion.

QuickEdit: Tough decision between Tarran and Trol but if Tarran's in front of everyone else there's less chance of a friendly fire incident. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 05:46:41 pm

I'd be fine with the knife-maniacs together

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:46:52 pm

"So you can have another outburst?"

I'll take center. Trol and dom to take point, Tarran and I in the middle and The NPC squaddies on rearguard duty.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:48:47 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 05:45:26 pm

"Pleeeeeeaaaaase?"

*Sigh* "Fine. But only after we're done."

Quote from: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 05:44:47 pm

Important question, the emergency stairs that skirt the outside of the tower can only hold 2 people abreast.

Which two people do you want on point, and who do you want in rearguard?

If Trol wants to, he can go in front. Otherwise, I'd like to go with Dom. Taric stays in the middle with his centerfold in hands with Trol(or me), and Teague and Saun in the back.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 05:45:54 pm

QuickEdit: Tough decision between Tarran and Trol but if Tarran's in front of everyone else there's less chance of a friendly fire incident. :3

...Good point.

Quote from: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 05:46:52 pm

I'll take center. Trol and dom to take point, Tarran and I in the middle and The NPC squaddies on rearguard duty.

...Did you just read my mind?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 05:50:09 pm

I'm fine with that set-up then. So it's...

Dom / Trol
Taric / Tarran
Saun / Teague

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 05:51:26 pm

"One last thing: I would like his teeth too."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 05:53:20 pm

If your roll 1 or 2 when desecrating Shiren's body you will get the first ever negative perk.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 05:53:57 pm

worth it, most likely

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 05:54:22 pm

"...No. Watching you pull out eyes and cut off ears and toes is bad enough, but watching you pull out every single tooth... no. Just, no."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 05:55:53 pm

"Too bad."

Quote from: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 05:53:20 pm

If your roll 1 or 2 when desecrating Shiren's body you will get the first ever negative perk.

If I get a 5/6, you better make it good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 05:57:53 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 05:55:53 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 05:53:20 pm

If your roll 1 or 2 when desecrating Shiren's body you will get the first ever negative perk.

If I get a 5/6, you better make it good.

You won't get a perk but I'll forget the moments in your history when you've been a complete pansy and give it some time with the flavor text.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 05:58:42 pm

lol. ^^ I guess I'm nowhere near a perk because I tend to play in a safe manner for the most part.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on April 01, 2011, 06:31:19 pm

James quickly double-feinted-- He came up with a feinted right straight, then went with a left hook, suddenly flashing his left knee into the gut of the acolyte before his hook made contact. "Yes, we WILL have fun, you.. you.." James couldn't think of a non-profane word to describe the acolyte.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 07:11:16 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 01, 2011, 06:31:19 pm

James quickly double-feinted-- He came up with a feinted right straight, then went with a left hook, suddenly flashing his left knee into the gut of the acolyte before his hook made contact. "Yes, we WILL have fun, you.. you.." James couldn't think of a non-profane word to describe the acolyte.

Determined to get the best of the Technocrat you attack, [Dex 3, no feint bonus] trying to catch him off guard but failing to misdirect his attention for long enough to gain an advantage. [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 2] You knee still hits him in the gut though, [Str 3] Whumping the breath from his body and certainly giving him a good set of bruises. Well in the real world at least.

The Technocrat straightens up laughing, knife held low and prepared to sink under your ribs. Then his laughter stops, and he cocks his head to one side. After a minute he shakes his head "Sorry to cut things short here kitten, but I've got to dash. You were just starting to get claws too... Not to worry, I'll be back." His form immediately dissipates, leaving you alone in a room that isn't real. There's got to be something you can do from here...

---

Tarran's Group: Immediately reaching the conclusion that this Shiren needs to die you head up the emergency stairs, Dom and Trol leading with Saun and teague bringing up the rear. All of the doors you pass are one way, meant for vacating the structure in a hurry rather than getting in. [Intuition 3, 2 + Luck 3 Vs Difficulty 11, failure.] Three turns up Trol's ankle crosses the infrared tripwire, Releasing a pair of fragmentation grenades from their concealed hole in the riser of the stair above.

Dom and Trol, [Explosion 4+1] [Dom Kinesthesia 5] [Trol luck 5] Dom registers the appearance of the grenades immediately, kneeling behind her riot shield immediately. Trol sees Dom Kneel and makes the snap judgment to get behind her, a wise move. (Riot shield -30 Armor, Dom -5 HP Trol -5 HP)

Taric and Tarran, [Explosion 4] [Tarran passive Kinetics 4+1, Taric passive kinetics 5+1] Tarran and Taric stonewall the rest of the blast on instinct, stopping it before it can continue further.


All: That could have been very messy but through a bit of incredible luck you made it out with barely a flesh wound. Then the Gunman farther up the stairs fires, [Trooper Quickshot 5] Striking Dom through the ruined riot shield, [Armor 2] (Riot shield destroyed, -16 Armor) and after firing he immediately begins beating a hasty retreat up the stairs. [Trooper dex 4] He's lost around the bend in the stair in seconds. Pursuing quickly could be dangerous, but capturing the Technocrat could be profitable...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 07:22:10 pm

"Son of a bitch!" Dom roared, throwing down the useless remains of her shield. That shield had seen her through the first mission she'd been on and now this bastard destroyed it with a combination of explosives and small arms fire! He was going to pay. "Let's get that creep!" she yelled, charging ahead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 07:23:04 pm

"Right, you two get him, we'll keep the flank secure."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 07:38:19 pm

"Is that all they've got?! Some measly frag grenades and a sniper that clearly doesn't know what he's doing? I'm with you Dom!" Follow dom with both Sleipnirs armed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 08:33:52 pm

Silently name knife on bayonet Timmy, and other knife Joseph.

"FOR PONY!!!!!!!!!!!!" charge up the stairs

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 10:23:44 pm

Taric, Ellen, and Jamie

Quote from: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 07:23:04 pm

"Right, you two get him, we'll keep the flank secure."

You valiantly guard the stairs with teague and saun, watching as the other half of the team barrels ahead. You get a very bad feeling just before flame and sound explodes from the stairs above.

Tarran, Dominique, Trol

Quote from: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 08:33:52 pm

Silently name knife on bayonet Timmy, and other knife Joseph.

"FOR PONY!!!!!!!!!!!!" charge up the stairs

Quote from: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 07:38:19 pm

"Is that all they've got?! Some measly frag grenades and a sniper that clearly doesn't know what he's doing? I'm with you Dom!" Follow dom with both Sleipnirs armed.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2011, 07:22:10 pm

"Son of a bitch!" Dom roared, throwing down the useless remains of her shield. That shield had seen her through the first mission she'd been on and now this bastard destroyed it with a combination of explosives and small arms fire! He was going to pay. "Let's get that creep!" she yelled, charging ahead.

The three of you charge ahead, weapons drawn and ready. [Intuition 3-1, 4-1, + luck 5 Vs Difficulty 11] Not bothering to check for a second series of traps you stumble straight through the second set of infrared tripwires. Damn, crappy sniper, crappy explosives, good lure, deadly trap. More grenades roll out from jury-rigged traps, exploding in three sets in your group. [Explosives 4, 5+1, 2, Confirm critical A roll 4]

Tarran Smith: [Passive Kinetics 2, Armor roll 2, Critical Confirmed] The Triple blast slams you into the wall with enough force to stun you, [Soak roll 2+1] the pain is overwhelming but your bones aren't broken and you think you have a concussion. Small blessing. (Armor -12 -10 HP -22 -12, Stunned)

Dominique Wakeman: [Passive Kinetics 3, armor 2, critical confirmed] Like Tarran the blast hurls you sideways, knocking you into the wall. [Soak 2+1] Ungh, you've had worse. Nothing rushes to mind but you're sure you have. (-14 Armor -11 Armor HP -20 -10, stunned)

Trol Grane: [Luck 2, Armor 2, critical confirmed] The blast throws you to the floor, bouncing your head of the floor as you hit the ground. [Soak 2] Your head rings and motion makes you sick to your stomach, oh this is not good. (Armor -20 -16, HP -14 -5, stunned, concussion -1(3) )   

The sniper who led you on fires on you again, as well as a tag team partner who'd been waiting for him to come up the stairs. [Quickshot roll 4+1+1 Target stunned, confirmed critcal B roll 4, quickshot 3+1 target stunned] [Trol Armor 5, confirm failed] The first shooter hits Trol in one of the strike plates, smashing it heavily and keeping him down. (Armor -14 HP -6) [Tarran Armor roll 2] The second shooter blasts yet another hole in Tarran's borrowed armor. (Armor -8 HP -12, Tarran is Mortally Wounded and will die at the end of next round unless healed or makes a endurance save of 4 or better)

Status

Emergency: Tarran Smith is Mortally Wounded
Danger: Trol Grane health below 50%


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 60/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Riot shield [10lbs, in hand 30/30]
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 40/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A25, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Status: Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 0/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A20, E55, 16lbs, in hand, aimed in on trooper)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Mortally Wounded

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 50/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack x2 (2/3, 3/3 1lb)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Regenerating 10(3).

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (30/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 10:24:54 pm

Don't blame me for the Trap, that bit was Altris Shiren's idea.

A good one too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol Fails to be insane (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 10:27:08 pm

Smart move. As the only one capable of, well anything, do you mind if I give Saun and Teague orders?

Get up there and lay down suppressing fire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 10:30:20 pm

The others can move, they just can't attack or perform psionic actions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 10:31:28 pm

Oh shit. Shit shit shit shit shit.

Sit there bleeding.

Someone HELP!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 10:33:32 pm

Alright then.

Would there be any terminals in the base?

Saun helps lay down some covering fire, Teague takes the used pack of Trol's ORS capsules and heals Tarran & Trol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 10:35:13 pm

Throw an ORS kit at Tarran, Then try to dodge gunfire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on April 01, 2011, 11:02:07 pm

You missed my turn! That is if I even posted it... I think I did, but in case:
James double-feinted, faking with a right straight, then going through with a left hook until right before it hit, quickly flashing his knee at the acolyte's gut.

Edit: Nevermind- Anyway, James thought. With the acolyte no longer controlling the world, maybe he could try to use his will to end the dream.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 11:04:46 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 01, 2011, 07:11:16 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 01, 2011, 06:31:19 pm

James quickly double-feinted-- He came up with a feinted right straight, then went with a left hook, suddenly flashing his left knee into the gut of the acolyte before his hook made contact. "Yes, we WILL have fun, you.. you.." James couldn't think of a non-profane word to describe the acolyte.

Determined to get the best of the Technocrat you attack, [Dex 3, no feint bonus] trying to catch him off guard but failing to misdirect his attention for long enough to gain an advantage. [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 2] You knee still hits him in the gut though, [Str 3] Whumping the breath from his body and certainly giving him a good set of bruises. Well in the real world at least.

The Technocrat straightens up laughing, knife held low and prepared to sink under your ribs. Then his laughter stops, and he cocks his head to one side. After a minute he shakes his head "Sorry to cut things short here kitten, but I've got to dash. You were just starting to get claws too... Not to worry, I'll be back." His form immediately dissipates, leaving you alone in a room that isn't real. There's got to be something you can do from here...

The page before this one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on April 02, 2011, 12:45:24 am

Please RNG give Tarran a 1

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 12:47:33 am

Someone, please kill Ze Spy if I die.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 01:16:30 am

Okay, I'll kill him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 01:47:23 am

"Shit, should've seen that coming," Dom muttered to herself. Getting out her medical kit, she moved to Tarran's side. "Hold still, I'll patch you up. Trol if you can cover me for a minute I'll get to you next," she said over her shoulder.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 01:54:33 am

"No... no... it was my fault... *Cough* I was being stupid, I still haven't learned that I'm not the type to charge into combat... *Cough* Dom, if I don't make it, you're the new leader. Keep Taric in line for me, please..." *Insert generic sad music*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 02:01:12 am

"Come on, boss, you ain't dead yet," Dom said, with a worried, distracted smile as she pulled supplies out of her kit. "Don't be such a pessimist. I'll get you back on your feet, just like last time." Me, lead? she thought as she opened a pack of bandages. ...that explosion must've hit him harder than I thought. Then again... guess I am the next best choice? Shit, this is bad. "Don't talk, OK? you'll make your injuries worse." She moved slightly so that if anyone wanted to continue taking shots at Tarran they'd have to shoot through her first, even though it meant leaving her back to the enemy. She had already lost too many people throughout her life to let him go without a fight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on April 02, 2011, 02:24:26 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 01:54:33 am

*Insert generic sad music*

I think you mean this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf12nHhz5XM)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 11:12:29 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 01, 2011, 11:02:07 pm

Anyway, James thought. With the acolyte no longer controlling the world, maybe he could try to use his will to end the dream.

[Will roll 4] You concentrate, trying to bend the dream to your will. Everything goes hazy for couple of seconds and you catch a glimpse of a metal ceiling and for a moment vertigo grips you as your body tries to reconcile the feeling of lying down and the feeling of standing up at the same time. Funky. The dream then firms up again exactly as it was before, [intuition 2] that's not right at all.... You're sure that means something but you can't quite put your finger on it.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 01, 2011, 10:31:28 pm

Sit there bleeding.

You lay slumped against the wall and have fun bleeding for a little while, [Endurance 2] you're losing blood like crazy and you feel cold as ice in your own skin. Your wounds don't hurt quite so much anymore though...

Tarran Is unconscious.
---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 01, 2011, 10:35:13 pm

Throw an ORS kit at Tarran, Then try to dodge gunfire.

You throw your full ORS pack to Tarran, [Dex 1-1-1 Concussion, stunned] in your woozy state you throw it full strength into is face where it smashes into his head an bounces back into your lap. If he hadn't lost so much blood he'd have a killer nosebleed about now, oops. Maybe you should just sit here and try to be a smaller target, yeah, that's what Joseph says to do.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 01:47:23 am

"Shit, should've seen that coming," Dom muttered to herself. Getting out her medical kit, she moved to Tarran's side. "Hold still, I'll patch you up. Trol if you can cover me for a minute I'll get to you next," she said over her shoulder.

Trol appears busy throwing things at Tarran but you still move to bodyshield Tarran and treat him with your medical kit. [Fighting 3+1, Dex 4, Int 2, luck 3, Treatment progress 12/20 -Stun cancels medkit skill boost-] You can't stabilize him in time, you're going to lose him if the others don't have a brilliant plan.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 10:27:08 pm

Get up there and lay down suppressing fire!

Barking out a quick series of orders you run after the rest of your group, Firing pretty blindly up the stairway with the Frankenstein. [Luck 4] Fate is on your side though and your aim and ricochet holds true even through the haze from the explosion. (Trooper armor -10) You don't think you could have done too much damage with that shot in the dark, but you can only hope that they'll back off like they did last time.

---

Jamie Teague & Ellen Saun

Quote from: Taricus on April 01, 2011, 10:33:32 pm

Saun helps lay down some covering fire, Teague takes the used pack of Trol's ORS capsules and heals Tarran & Trol.

Saun fires a barrage of spikes from her Renfield with Taric, trying to keep the Enemy's head down and tail tucked. [Luck 3] Her small and silent spikes strike sparks of the curve of the stairs ahead and make it clear that someone is shooting but she doesn't actually hit anything.

Teague loots Trol and grabs one of his ORS packs, administering aid to Tarran first. Trol is still regenerating and cannot use another until he's finished. (Tarran health +5, life threatening conditions healed.)

---

Troopers

No more weapons fire comes down the stairs, it's safe to say that the Troopers have faded back up the stairs again. You count it among your favors that the Technocrats don't give their grunt training regimens enough free will to decide when to disobey an order, if they'd rushed you that could have been hairy. 


Status

Warning: Tarran Smith health below 10%
Danger: Trol Grane health below 50%


 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 60/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (5/5 5lbs, in use.)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 40/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A20, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Status: Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 5/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A20, E55, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Regenerating 10(3), unconscious.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 50/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex, Regenerating 10(1).

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3) 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (20/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 11:23:26 am

help dom with the surgery

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 11:34:08 am

OH THANK GOD

I owe all of you guys. I have a feeling it's going to take a while to repay you all...

Dream of ponies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Ze Spy on April 02, 2011, 11:50:11 am

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 11:53:20 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 11:34:08 am

OH THANK GOD

I owe all of you guys. I have a feeling it's going to take a while to repay you all...

I briefly considered killing you when Trol massively failed to help you, but that would have been too cruel. If Dom had borked your surgery I really would have killed you though.

Also, Trol there's nobody there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 12:16:01 pm

Where's dom's action?

Take cover, they know we're here. Examine the rest of the stairwell for traps.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 12:24:03 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 12:16:01 pm

Where's dom's action?

Take cover, they know we're here. Examine the rest of the stairwell for traps.

Right below Trol's.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 12:37:34 pm

Quote from: Ze Spy on April 02, 2011, 11:50:11 am

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Ha ha. That's what you get for begging the RNG. The RNG NEVER rolls the way you want it to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 04:35:24 pm

"Damn it!" Dom growled under her breath as she continued to apply her limited knowledge of first aid. Tarran was out and she knew enough to know if she couldn't move faster on this he was as good as dead. "Taric, Trol, come on, help me out here. Do that psychic thing you do where you take control of someone else's body. Keep him breathing and his heart beating," she said to her allies. "Please?"

I hope you're happy Tarran, you've made Dom beg Taric & Trol for help. You'd better survive now. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 04:37:40 pm

Err, Tarran is just out of the die next turn territory thanks to Teague taking one of the ORS's.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 04:44:06 pm

^^ I didn't see that. The only mention of the ORSs that caught my attention was Trol bloodying his nose with it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 06:27:21 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 04:35:24 pm

"Damn it!" Dom growled under her breath as she continued to apply her limited knowledge of first aid. Tarran was out and she knew enough to know if she couldn't move faster on this he was as good as dead. "Taric, Trol, come on, help me out here. Do that psychic thing you do where you take control of someone else's body. Keep him breathing and his heart beating," she said to her allies. "Please?"

You continue patching up what the ORS isn't healing, [Fighting 3+1, dex 2+1, int 4+1, luck 2+1 Treatment 27/20, complete] pulling the shrapnel out mentally and stapling everything else closed. (Tarran Health +10) You have to admit to yourself that the flesh-stapler is fun, and you may have gone a little liberal with the staples.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 11:34:08 am

Dream of ponies.

[Luck 3] You dream that you're in a field filled with ponies, they come up to you and nuzzle your wounds with their soft noses. It's sort of pleasant, and then they start biting. You yell in pain and alarm as the ponies surround you and start biting your wounds closed bit by bite. You come to slowly to the site of Dom leaning over you with what looks like a fist sized staple gun...

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 11:23:26 am

help dom with the surgery

You end up holding a pile of bloody bandages and shrapnel fragments as Dom patches Tarran up, [Will 2] you very nearly break down sobbing again at the sight of all the blood. It's okay though, timmy is there to comfort you.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 12:16:01 pm

Take cover, they know we're here. Examine the rest of the stairwell for traps.

Being a stairway it doesn't provide much in the way of cover but you do inspect the area for any further traps and tripwires. [Intuition 5+1] Nope, all clear here. [Luck 4] You are able to salvage one of the sets of infrared emitters though.



 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/100
Stamina: 88/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 60/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (4/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 40/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A20, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
2 .375 Gauss clips (25, neg)
3 Energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A20, E55, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Technocracy complex, Regenerating 10(2).

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 50/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3) 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (20/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 06:29:04 pm

Trol, you may have to have the group hack your own brain if your condition continues to worsen. Mental breakdowns brought on by blood and violence could be somewhat debilitating.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 06:31:25 pm

Haha, He's got Shell shock already :P.

Advances a little bit up the stairs, Keeping an eye out for traps and snipers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 06:35:08 pm

Dom sighed in relief as Tarran opened his eyes. "Almost thought you were a goner there, boss. Glad to see you're still with us." She put away the staple gun, patted him on the shoulder, and took a seat on a step just above him. "Teague put an ORS on you so you should be healing up soon. I'll cover ya until you're ready to go." She checked her rifle's clip, then put it back in and watched Taric advance cautiously.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 06:37:33 pm

"Dom, see if you can find those snipers psionically. I want to know if the bastards are going to try and ambush us again. Saun, Teague; Keep rest rest of the team alive."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 06:46:03 pm

"All right, I'll see what I can do." Dom closed her eyes and concentrated, trying to send out a sort of kinesthetic sonar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 06:51:17 pm

Mind bend myself so that blood is invisible


happy?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 06:51:52 pm

You might not want to do that...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 06:55:32 pm

why?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 06:57:57 pm

You don't want feel AND see rainbows ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 07:00:10 pm

Mind bar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:01:05 pm

Tag team rainbowing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 07:01:43 pm

Why? Don't you like skittles? :3 That would be kinda weird though, seeing blood as seven different colors. Would it cycle through them or just have all seven present all the time?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:05:00 pm

I'm just saying he could just visualise it as water in order to avoid bad jokes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 07:06:08 pm

whatever, editing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:08:00 pm

I'm happy now :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 07:13:38 pm

This is what I was thinking of. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzE5xDs2Ors)


DON'T ASK

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 07:17:13 pm

 :D Is that a recent episode? I haven't watched Simpsons in years.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 07:18:22 pm

I think it's actually pretty old, was just watching TV one day and found it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 07:19:00 pm

Running turn now.

Just so you know Trollan, dicking with your own brain on the fly isn't the way to fix stuff like this for good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:19:58 pm

Taric as a therapist?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 07:38:54 pm

He actually wouldn't be that bad I guess since even though he doesn't empathize well he at least has a calm demeanor about everything. o.o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 07:39:16 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 07:19:00 pm

Running turn now.

HEY! I HAVEN'T POSTED YET! >:(

Haha Trol can't handle blood.

"Shit... No more charging ahead for me." Reload everything I've got.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:40:03 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 07:38:54 pm

He actually wouldn't be that bad I guess since even though he doesn't empathize well he at least has a calm demeanor about everything. o.o

He wouldn't jump out the window atleast.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tarran Is About To Die. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 07:41:30 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 06:46:03 pm

"All right, I'll see what I can do." Dom closed her eyes and concentrated, trying to send out a sort of kinesthetic sonar.

You focus, trying to push your psionic senses to the limit and beyond. [Kinetics 1 (Bonus negated)] (-10 Stamina) You get a blur of senses, tasting steel and blood, seeing the inside of walls and people and hearing everything around you for about a half second before your brain kicks the safety in and your senses withdraw. Your head hurts, all of your senses are a little muddled, and you haven't learned anything new.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 06:31:25 pm

Advances a little bit up the stairs, Keeping an eye out for traps and snipers.

 

You advance up the stairs carefully, continuing to check for traps and ambushes. [Intuition 2+1] You're fairly certain this rotation is clear of danger. There are still five rotations until the top of the tower.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 07:39:16 pm

"Shit... No more charging ahead for me." Reload everything I've got.

You rest a while letting the ORS close your wounds up a little more, in the meantime you carefully reload all weapons.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 02, 2011, 06:51:17 pm

Mind bend myself so that blood is invisible

In a flash of insight you decide to use your mind to fix the problem with your mind! [Active Empathetics 1 (Bonus negated)] [luck 1]

...
.....
.......

You regain consciousness in the fetal position, how weird is that?

Insanity: A card short of flush, a couple apples short of a bushel, and several neurons short of a brain. You're insane, loopy, and unpredictable.Trol tried to tamper with his own brain to cover up some serious psychological issues, a maneuver that turned out to be about as smart as welding a patch on the gas tank for the welder.
Effect: Each combat round Trol rolls a 1d6 will save, on a 1 or a 2 his current action is interrupted and he rolls a second die to determine his insanity. 1 drop weapon and Huddle sobbing on the floor, 2-3 lose action, 4-5 attack random (possibly imaginary) target, 6 +2 psionic attack at no immediate cost on random (Possibly imaginary) target. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 07:42:55 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 07:39:16 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 02, 2011, 07:19:00 pm

Running turn now.

HEY! I HAVEN'T POSTED YET! >:(

I knew you were online, only had to wait a couple minutes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:43:32 pm

Advance carefully up, checking for those snipers and traps as I go. "Dom, any luck?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 07:45:00 pm

Oh god, now we've got another potential friendly firer-er. Someone smack Trol around a little and see if that helps.

"Urgh, well, we shouldn't let Taric get too far ahead." Get up and follow Taric a rotation behind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 07:51:01 pm

What do you mean 'potential'? He's already shot me once. :p

"Agh..." Dom shook her head, a palm pressed to her temple. "No, sorry, Taric. We're gonna have to do this the old fashioned way." She reached over and shook Trol's shoulder. "You all right? We gotta get moving." She followed Tarran and Taric up immediately after speaking to Trol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:51:58 pm

My god, someone take away our automatics...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 07:53:45 pm

Yeah, I'm a magnet for friendly-fire incidents. I'm just lucky Teague hasn't fired a shot and Saun uses knives, I guess. Well, at least you haven't shot me yet. ^^ That's something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:57:56 pm

Too busy creeping people out for that :D

"Could you try again, Tarran might not survive another round of shooting."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 08:02:10 pm

Dom raised an eyebrow. "I'm not really sure it's a good idea, but you're right. If I end up mentally scarred, though, I'm pushing you over the railing." A hollow threat but one she felt she had to make. With a sigh, she closed her eyes and tried again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 08:02:45 pm

"Okay."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 08:06:22 pm

"Bah, don't worry Taric, if anyone's going to get shot it's you since you're in the lead."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 08:07:26 pm

"If I don't get blown up first."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Dwarmin on April 02, 2011, 08:20:56 pm

Altris Shiren could hear the muffled booms of traps going off even from his floor. His trooper sent back a message. An excellent start! The guts are flying, baby, the bloods on the walls. He could almost taste it, and that made him feel much better. Causing pain was like a drug to him, and he had just spiked a vein...a wonderful high.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 08:22:22 pm

Well shit, A Slaanesh worshipper. PSIONIC DULLING TIME!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Riccto on April 02, 2011, 08:45:29 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 08:22:22 pm

Well shit, A Slaanesh worshipper. PSIONIC DULLING TIME!

OH DEAR LORD THE TENTACLES!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 08:46:22 pm

Don't worry, he won't feel them. or anything else.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 03, 2011, 12:28:49 am

Once this mission is finished, I would like to rename Trol, and change his name to Charlie Sheen.

"Don't worry Bartholomew, you are safe inside my spleen..." Follow the group.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 03, 2011, 12:32:07 am

"Uhh... Trol, are you... okay?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 03, 2011, 01:02:08 am

*sings* "I'm a little teapot, short and stout! Here is my handle, here is my spout. When I get all steamed up, hear me shout: Tip me over, and pour me out!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 03, 2011, 01:16:50 am

"...We're going to have to get Trol looked at when we get back."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 03, 2011, 01:28:56 am

"Pee on me!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 03, 2011, 01:34:42 am

Dom raised an eyebrow. "Taric, Tarran, can you... DO something?" she asked, indicating Trol. "He's breaking my concentration."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 03, 2011, 01:36:41 am

"I... I don't think it's a good idea to even touch him in his current state."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 03, 2011, 01:38:18 am

"You could try psionics or something," she said, closing her eyes and trying to concentrate again.

Then you try it and end up with crippling insanity yourself. o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 03, 2011, 01:43:18 am

I think Trol would be perfect here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSqkdcT25ss).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 03, 2011, 02:46:59 am

Especially when he manages to run himself over, Graham Chapman style. My favorite Python was always Eric Idle though, simply because he was Rincewind in the psx Discworld game.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on April 03, 2011, 09:27:07 am

James was worried. Perhaps this meant he was... AHA! The acolyte had trapped Cal in a series of dreams, so that's obviously what's happening here. James continued to will away the dreams over and over and over again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 03, 2011, 09:39:32 am

I think this next short may provide the true reason for his insanity.
Great Day (http://www.hulu.com/watch/149646/saturday-night-live-snl-digital-short-great-day)


Maybe not, but I just find it funny.   ::)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 03, 2011, 09:51:34 am

After this mission is complete and you guys aren't in immediate danger you will have the sidequest to fix Trol's insanity, battle in the brain for Trol's sanity.

 

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 03, 2011, 09:27:07 am

James was worried. Perhaps this meant he was... AHA! The acolyte had trapped Cal in a series of dreams, so that's obviously what's happening here. James continued to will away the dreams over and over and over again.

Technically you have a parasite in your head that's overriding your subconscious, six, half-dozen, you know the schtick. Kill the parasite, kill the dream.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on April 03, 2011, 02:55:26 pm

Why ddid you tell me that?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!? YOU SPOILED IT! >:(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 03, 2011, 06:10:50 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 03, 2011, 02:55:26 pm

Why ddid you tell me that?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!? YOU SPOILED IT! >:(

Ookay. Doesn't change anything, taking conscious control still hurts it some.


Will run turn a little later, sinus is trying to kill me, and the meds are making reality a little bendy.

PPE: Caught it in review but I thought you could all use the laugh of my previous statement, which was "Linus is trying to kill me." Or you didn't see a lot of snoopy when you were little.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 03, 2011, 08:17:47 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 03, 2011, 09:27:07 am

James was worried. Perhaps this meant he was... AHA! The acolyte had trapped Cal in a series of dreams, so that's obviously what's happening here. James continued to will away the dreams over and over and over again.

You continue trying to wake up, [Will roll 2] the dream seems to shimmer but nothing happens. The door to the holding cell opens, letting the same pair of armed technocrat thugs from before into the room. Seeing you unbound and standing both of them reach for their weapons.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2011, 08:02:10 pm

Dom raised an eyebrow. "I'm not really sure it's a good idea, but you're right. If I end up mentally scarred, though, I'm pushing you over the railing." A hollow threat but one she felt she had to make. With a sigh, she closed her eyes and tried again.

[Kinetics 3+1-1] (-10) You focus, meditation isn't something you doing often but you manage a passable attempt. Your senses feel along the walls, over the rest of the group and begin to creep up the stairs. You can't sense through objects so you have no idea whether the stairs ahead have the fake grenade filled risers, and nothing tiny is very clear... [Intuition 3] Either there aren't anymore tripwire emitters for the next two rotations or you just can't sense them. One of the two. You feel the pair of technocrats briefly, or rather you can feel the residual vibration from where they were running. You're fairly sure they aren't on the stairs anymore.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2011, 07:45:00 pm

"Urgh, well, we shouldn't let Taric get too far ahead." Get up and follow Taric a rotation behind.

You and the rest of the group follow Taric carefully, maybe he'll have more luck on point than you did. After a bit he stops and calls the rest of you up to his level.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 02, 2011, 07:43:32 pm

Advance carefully up, checking for those snipers and traps as I go. "Dom, any luck?"

You move up the stairs with care, [Intuition 5] keeping a careful eye for anything out of ordinary. You find nothing though. You advance to one rotation from the top of the tower and spot a different door, heavier than the others and meant to be opened both ways, curious. Set low in the center of the door is a hole for a mag-key.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 03, 2011, 12:28:49 am

"Don't worry Bartholomew, you are safe inside my spleen..." Follow the group.

You consider changing your name to another figure from old earth history, but the voices tell you that a higher power will strike you down if you do so. You follow the group, giggling slightly and singing in a low voice that your remember hearing from a tranvestite stripper you once killed called Frank.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 03, 2011, 08:19:30 pm

Keep walking up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 03, 2011, 08:24:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 03, 2011, 08:19:30 pm

Keep walking while trying to psionically find those bastards.

They are past the door at the top of the complex, the reinforced metal/concrete walls act as a Faraday cage and prevent finding them with Empathetics. Kinetics has problems when trying to sense through solid objects, and as dense and thick as these walls are it will be very hard.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 03, 2011, 08:25:53 pm

Point, though that means it could survive a large explosion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 03, 2011, 08:27:57 pm

The facility is designed to survive a large number of things, meteorite and light assault included. Shaped charges can blow holes in it (As evidenced by the first mission.) and a direct assault from a ship could destroy it, but most damage is immediately quarantined and the damaged sections reinforced with energy fields.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 03, 2011, 08:33:21 pm

"Nothing," Dom muttered to herself. At least that was something; definitively knowing nothing was ahead was worse than just acting like there was nothing ahead. She got out her medkit, pulled out the needle and thread, and inspected her wounds. "This is gonna suck." She sighed, took a deep breath, and self-medicated.

If Trol and Tarran still need healing I'll get to them next. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 03, 2011, 08:44:24 pm

Pull out my almighty Ichneumon and watch the staircase where the snipers were before while following Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 03, 2011, 09:41:49 pm

"Hello, Mr. Tostito, do you want to play a game?" Follow the group.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 03, 2011, 09:48:14 pm

"Trol, if you're going to be insane, at least be insane without saying anything."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2011, 12:35:33 am

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 03, 2011, 08:19:30 pm

Keep walking up.

You ignore the door and keep moving up stairs, still sweeping for traps. You advance to the top of the tower, the door there has obviously been jury-rigged to open both ways. You check the thing over as carefully as possible for more explosives, [Intuition 2] you really couldn't tell if this thing had an ion bomb wired to it or not.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 03, 2011, 08:44:24 pm

Pull out my almighty Ichneumon and watch the staircase where the snipers were before while following Taric.

You pull out the scoped anti-armor rifle, if people are going to shooting then you might as well be able to but softball sized holes in them for trying. You meet Taric at the top of the stairs.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 03, 2011, 08:33:21 pm

"Nothing," Dom muttered to herself. At least that was something; definitively knowing nothing was ahead was worse than just acting like there was nothing ahead. She got out her medkit, pulled out the needle and thread, and inspected her wounds. "This is gonna suck." She sighed, took a deep breath, and self-medicated.

You take deep calming breaths and start tending your own wounds. [Fighting 5+1, Dex 5+1, Int 4+1+1, 2+1 Treatment 21/20] You treat your own wounds at breakneck pace while walking with the group. (+10 HP) It's very impressive.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 03, 2011, 09:41:49 pm

"Hello, Mr. Tostito, do you want to play a game?" Follow the group.

Your broken mind continues to babble until Saun bandages your mouth shut. You follow the group at a muffled mumble.



 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 77/100
Stamina: 68/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 60/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 40/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A20, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 50/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3) 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (20/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 12:54:39 am

"Hmmm, how should we go in? Guns blazing or slowly?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 01:08:45 am

"While you decide, why don't you help me hold this guy down? He might think better once he gets tended to," Dom said, going after Trol with the medkit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2011, 01:10:50 am

Healing effectiveness will be reduced since he already took an ORS, medkits and body building organisms will only get you so far before you're more stitch than body.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 01:26:49 am

Hmm, good point. I guess I'd need a better medkit than basic to do much beyond stabilization. OK, scratch that last action and go with:

Dom put the medkit away and drew her rifle. "Let's say slowly. Damned if I'm running straight into a trap a third time," she grumbled. "I'll take point though, you're too hurt, Trol's too crazy, and Taric's brain is too valuable to be eating bullets for the rest of us. That OK, boss?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 01:33:38 am

"Yeah, you're far better for the bullet magnet position, Dom. Heh. We'll go slow. Trol, if you can hear me in there, can you go second? I'll go third, Saun next, then Taric and Teague. That good guys?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 04, 2011, 09:55:52 am

Flail around with the fenrir in hand, then do what Tarran says.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 10:14:58 am

"Right, Let's go." Keep moving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2011, 12:07:26 pm

This is that boss fight warning you requested, though technically Shiren is a mini-boss.

Turn coming up later, after some breakfast.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 01:45:53 pm

YAY BOSSFIGHT WE'RE SO GOING TO DIE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 01:55:27 pm

Heroic sacrifice time? Who's willing to take one for the team Jill Valentine-style and tackle this guy over the railing to plummet to their doom?

...shit. I'm the only female PC on the team, aren't I...?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 01:57:18 pm

Yep. :P

Of course, you could always ask Saun to do it, since she's another female. Though it'd take a lot of convincing to make her do it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 01:59:38 pm

On the plus side, if I do go through with it, that means in two years Dom gets to come back with ridiculous amounts of strength and agility and a blue-eyed, blond-haired recolor. ^^ Although the mind-control thing will be a bit of a drag.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 02:06:52 pm

What railing?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Dwarmin on April 04, 2011, 02:08:00 pm

Mini-boss? pff.

You guys better not let Shiren kill you all. He does unspeakable things to corpses, you know. Sometimes with butter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 02:08:39 pm

Please don't give Taric ideas.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 02:10:25 pm

We're in a tower. There's gotta be railings to fall over, otherwise what's the point of mooks and guns being here anyway?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 02:12:32 pm

Could be biult so it doesn't need them. Or the designer forgot to read the overlord list.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 02:13:58 pm

That's one lousy architect, then. :-\

If I ever find a guy who built a tower without one single window or railing I'd have to beat him to a pulp. Excluding Geth of course since obviously they don't use windows in the first place but that's neither here nor there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 02:15:10 pm

IDEA TIME!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 02:19:50 pm

Awesome, I gave Taric an idea. :3 I can't wait to see what manner of deviousness and insanity this will result in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 02:20:46 pm

GGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2011, 02:44:41 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 02:10:25 pm

We're in a tower. There's gotta be railings to fall over, otherwise what's the point of mooks and guns being here anyway?

There are no railings, the tower is sealed from the outside. Being exposed to the outside would be unpleasant for an extended period of time, Radiation during full day, intense cold during full night. There are windows of reinforced artificial crystal, when damaged blast shutters will immediately fold over and seal. Cosmetic windows for viewing pleasure are done with holographics since the moon isn't exactly much for scenic views.

Anyway, if anybody needs to make a heroic sacrifice, it'll be Teague. He'll do it in is strong, silent, and vaguely emo way.

Quote from: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 02:20:46 pm

GGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

THERE ARE NO GETH. DON'T BE SILLY. WHAT MAKES YOU THINK I WOULD MAKE A GETH OR GETHLIKE BIOLOGICAL EQUIVALENT, THAT'S JUST SILLY. THAT'S THE TRUTH REALLY.


Running turn now.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 02:46:32 pm

D:

No long, dangerous, surely lethal falls? Draignean has just taken away my only reason to live.

...

Wait, he's running the turn? Nevermind. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 02:49:42 pm

I challenge your turn with my RTD starting!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 02:56:56 pm

I'll make them then!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 03:00:41 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 02:56:56 pm

I'll make them then!

:D Just out of curiousity, what do you think you could make out of a Piru and a Gauss, Taricus? This will not result in Dom asking Taric to try to make said theorized weapon at any point in time later. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 03:02:38 pm

A piru is already a gauss weapon, An equivalent to a bolt-action or semi automatic rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 03:04:44 pm

Well, yeah, but it's not like your character would be unable to make an improved combination out of them.

Although actually I was under the impression the Piru was a more standard rifle and the Gauss was a chemical-thrower. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Dwarmin on April 04, 2011, 03:06:52 pm

*obligatory boss taunt*: I WILL MAKE WEAPONS FROM YOUR BONES!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 03:09:27 pm

@SC: That's the fuath you're thinking of.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 03:13:26 pm

Whoops. *knocks self on side of head* Yeah, that sort of thing happens all the time. I tend to get two similar sounding things confused. Dwarmin knows about the Wymar/Wyman debacle in the CvRTD, for example.

So then... Piru and Fuath? :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 03:27:34 pm

One possibility is another frankestein.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2011, 03:44:02 pm

All: Dom pulls open the door and steps through, and the rest of the group filters through in Tarran's formation. The door opens out into a large room, six evenly spaced 10' by 10' windows look out onto the barrens and the rest of the facility. The room itself is dedicated to a large series of advanced holographic consoles that line the walls, probably controlling and getting reports from nearly every system in the facility. The center of the large circular room is given over to a massive heat-sink that vents out of the top of the tower.

The Technocrats were expecting you. [Observation roll 1, 2, 5, 1] Tarran spots two of the troopers taking cover around the side of the heatsink with rifles aimed on the group. In front of the heatsink are a pair of men, one of them is in a full Hostile environment suit, plated for heavy combat. The other is in a suit of much stranger body armor that you don't recognize, but reminiscent of the armor on the bio-walker. Both of them have energy rifles held in a relaxed position.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 125/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine. Maintaining Mindbar
Range,
All: Mid

Altris Shiren
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Combat Carapace 150/150
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, Mindbarred
Range,
All: Mid

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, under cover, mindbarred
Range,
All: Mid

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, under cover, mindbarred
Range,
All: Mid

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 77/100
Stamina: 68/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 60/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 40/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A20, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/100
Stamina: 70/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 50/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3) 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (20/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2011, 03:45:11 pm

Sorry for the delay for the short post, Distractions.

Have fun with your villain speeches and heroic commentary.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 03:46:25 pm

"LET'S DO THIS!" Nail the Acolyte with my Ichneumon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 03:51:40 pm

Head to cover. "You bastards are going to regret leaving that AI.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 04:02:00 pm

Dom figured the best thing she could do was disrupt any plans the enemy had with a quick psionic blast. She took a quick shot at the guy in the environment suit, then followed it up with as powerful a Slam as she could muster.

I'm thinking 18 KN, 5' radius, try to center it just in front of Shiren and the guy next to him so I can knock them back into the heatsink if I pull a miracle and roll a 5.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 04:05:02 pm

FRY 'EM DOM!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Dwarmin on April 04, 2011, 04:07:13 pm

Let's hope Trollan logs on tonight, we can wrap up this battle real fast!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 04:07:49 pm

Agreed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Trollan on April 04, 2011, 06:16:27 pm

Sorry, school.
"CRABCAKES!!!!" Surge Acolyte, get him to slap Altris Shiren across the face. Equip Irin.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on April 04, 2011, 06:16:51 pm

James wasn't worried about the troopers- it was all a dream. However, he did put his hands up in surrender- He didn't want to have to experience getting shot to dream-death again while he was trying to think this out. He thought that something must be wrong with his head if he could be manipulated to not be able to fully get out of his dream. He attempted to blank his mind so maybe he could figger out what's wrong.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol loses it. (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2011, 08:37:36 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 04, 2011, 06:16:51 pm

James wasn't worried about the troopers- it was all a dream. However, he did put his hands up in surrender- He didn't want to have to experience getting shot to dream-death again while he was trying to think this out. He thought that something must be wrong with his head if he could be manipulated to not be able to fully get out of his dream. He attempted to blank his mind so maybe he could figger out what's wrong.

You put your hands in the air and try to make your mind go blank, [Will 4+1] you are floating in an ocean of calm. A white sea of void... "Trying to escape again eh? Well don't worry, I'm not going to beat you for it. I'm just going to kill you for it." The technocrat who shot Cal in the earlier dream levels the pistol at your and fires twice at your head. [Quickshot 3-3, 2-3] You ignore the bullets and continue on the whole zen kick, the metal slugs fly through your body and impact the wall behind you. The thugs freeze for a couple minutes like a stuck audio program before looping back. "Trying to escape again eh? Well don't worry, I'm not going to beat you..." This is going to get old really fast.

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Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Trooper Left: 2
Trooper Right: 2
Acolyte: 4 (2) [3]
Altris Shiren: 3+1 (4+1) (Tantalus Implants)

Jamie Teague: 1
Ellen Saun: 4 (4)

Dominique Wakeman: 3
Tarran Smith: 4 (3)
Trol Grane: 4 (4)
Taric Sizier: 4 (2) [2]

Altris Shiren

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 04, 2011, 04:02:59 pm

hmm, Dom is the first woman in, I order everyone to fire on her and see what happens.

"Shoot the Girl." You order with malevolent dispassion, giving example by shooting her yourself. [Quickshot 1] [Luck 1] [Dex 2] The pulse rifle whines as it prepares to fire, then nothing happens. The whine continues to build to a pitch that sets your teeth on edge, you barely manage to throw the rifle away before it explodes. (-12 Armor) This is an irritating start.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 04, 2011, 06:16:27 pm

"CRABCAKES!!!!" Surge Acolyte, get him to slap Altris Shiren across the face. Equip Irin.

[Sanity 4] You scream a warcry and send a burst of energy into the Acolyte. [A.Empathetics 5+1-1 VS Mindbar] (Stamina -5, Acolyte Stamina -10) The attack is met by a mental wall, scattering your attack but giving a little itself in the process.

---

Ellen Saun

Saun kneels and fires her SMG on the Acolyte, [Quickshot 3-1] the silent little weapon isn't meant for the distance and the spikes scatter harmlessly around the Technocrat.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 03:46:25 pm

"LET'S DO THIS!" Nail the Acolyte with my Ichneumon.

You raise your trusty Ichneumon and shoot the Acolyte, the less of these in the world the better. [2+1] [Acolyte Armor roll 1-4] You clip the acolyte in the leg and blast a furrow through his armor. (-15 Armor Acolyte is hurt) You reload from the speedloader.

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Acolyte

Grimacing behind his helmet the Acolyte fires on Dom. [Quickshot 4+1-2 Maintain mindbar] Even while keeping up a psychic shield fro four people he manages to strike Dom with one of the Basilisks odd Paired pulses. [Dom Armor 2-2] Searing a hole in her damaged armor. (Armor -12 HP -14)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 03:51:40 pm

Head to cover. "You bastards are going to regret leaving that AI.

You move to take cover behind one of the terminals on the outside of the room near the door.

You are now under cover. (Shooting rolls against you at -1)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 04:02:00 pm

Dom figured the best thing she could do was disrupt any plans the enemy had with a quick psionic blast. She took a quick shot at the guy in the environment suit, then followed it up with as powerful a Slam as she could muster.

To late to disrupt his orders but perhaps not too late to disrupt this bastards brains you try to slam Shiren and his buddy back into the Heatsink. [Slam 18kN 5', 3] (-18 Stamina) [Shiren dex 4+1] Your blast picks the Acolyte up and smashes him into the heatsinks plate with numbing force, [Acolyte Soak 1] he bounces off and hits the ground, out cold. Shiren on the other hand seems to know what you'll try from the moment your begin and dodges out of the way of your blast with alacrity.

(Acolyte Unconscious for 3 turns, mindbar will fade turn after next.)

---

Trooper Left

The Trooper taking cover on the left side of the Heatsink follows Warpriest's orders and shoots the Psionic female. [Marksman 1] [Luck 4] His clip isn't in all the way and the rails can't pick up the slug, he spends a moment jiggling the rifle and swearing passionately.

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Trooper Right

The Trooper on the right is also plenty motivated to shoot the scary mindblasting girl. [Marksman 1] [luck 3] In a staggering bout of incredible incompetence the trooper had forgotten to disengage the the safety on his weapon. He joins his friend in frantically scrabbling with his weapon and swearing.

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Jamie Teague

Teague steps to the front of the party, taking a place in front of Dominique and focusing. [Shield 1', 4+1-1] After a moment the light distorts slightly, giving the impression of being in a giant bubble as a half sphere of kinetic shielding forms in front of the party.

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Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 110/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Unconscious (3). Maintaining Mindbar (1)
Range,
All: Mid

Altris Shiren
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Combat Carapace 138/150
Weapon: Bare Hands
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, Mindbarred
Range,
All: Mid

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, under cover, mindbarred
Range,
All: Mid

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, under cover, mindbarred
Range,
All: Mid

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/100
Stamina: 50/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 48/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 40/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A20, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/100
Stamina: 65/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 50/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3) 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (10/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is surrounded by incompetent assholes.
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 08:44:29 pm

"Someone kick the crap out of that guy with the Carapace!" Fire at the right trooper.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is surrounded by incompetent assholes.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 04, 2011, 08:48:47 pm

OOC: Hmm, two jams, one exploding gun and the only hit is the guy managing the mindbar. *sigh*
Time for plan B!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is surrounded by incompetent assholes.
Post by: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 08:53:12 pm

Aim at shiren. Fire some gauss slugs at him too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is surrounded by incompetent assholes.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 08:55:40 pm

"You're not getting away, asshole!" Dom yelled as Shiren dived away from the psionic attack. Tarran was ordering someone to attack anyway, so this worked out well for her. She took another shot with the Abassy as she tried to close to melee range.

Trol, mind coming with me and putting that knife to good use? ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is surrounded by incompetent assholes.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 04, 2011, 10:24:27 pm

James couldn't see anything in the void... He continued to mindblank though, although he walked towards the troopers... While still trying to ignore their bullets, he attempted to grab their guns- If he couldn't escape this dream, he was jsut going to annoy the heck out of him- That's when it struck him! It was HIS dream, he should be able to control it, if the tales were true! He tried to control the dream so he got the best body armor and a Renfield SMG. He liked those things. I mean, they shoot SPIKES!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is surrounded by incompetent assholes.
Post by: Trollan on April 04, 2011, 10:29:41 pm

"PUFFINS!!" Charge with Dom, slashing and shooting everybody (not including her, preferably).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is surrounded by incompetent assholes.
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2011, 11:24:25 pm

Running turn now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is surrounded by incompetent assholes.
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 12:20:44 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 04, 2011, 10:24:27 pm

James couldn't see anything in the void... He continued to mindblank though, although he walked towards the troopers... While still trying to ignore their bullets, he attempted to grab their guns- If he couldn't escape this dream, he was jsut going to annoy the heck out of him- That's when it struck him! It was HIS dream, he should be able to control it, if the tales were true! He tried to control the dream so he got the best body armor and a Renfield SMG. He liked those things. I mean, they shoot SPIKES!

Alright, they're going to shoot again in a couple of minutes. You focus, trying to bring a Renfield SMG and a suit of A.E.G.I.S Tactical Armor into the dream. [Will 2] It doesn't work, there sort of there until you take your eyes of them, then they fade immediately. That's not right. Meanwhile the thug shoots you again. [Quickshot 2-2, 1-2] You keep ignoring the dream bullets completely.

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Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Trooper Left: 4 (4) [3] {3} <1> |1| (What the??)
Trooper Right: 2 (2) [2] {1}
Acolyte: -Last-
Altris Shiren: 6+1 (Tantalus Implants, Free action next turn.)

Jamie Teague: 4 (4) [3] {3} <1> |4|
Ellen Saun: 2 (2) [2] {5}

Dominique Wakeman: 3
Tarran Smith: 2 (1)
Trol Grane: 4-1 (Locked with Dom)
Taric Sizier: 5

Altris Shiren

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 04, 2011, 08:55:38 pm

Buttercup, buttercup, buttercup!
the other soldiers should stop shooting and help the acolyte if they need to, otherwise they bum rush the team!

You grimace coldly, things are not going as planned. This is why you have a contingency. "Buttercup." The simple word gets detected by a thousand sensors, broken apart, analyzed for voice confirmation and finally sent to the AI. "Whatever you say snookie-wuggums." The computer replies dryly, and then all of the lights cut out. Blast shutters close over all the windows, and the holographic displays wink out. The room is now pitch black. Your ocular implants attempt to compensate for the low-light conditions and fail due to the complete absence of light, the auditory implants compensate and feed translated soundwaves to your brain in order to give you a rough form of sonar. All of this takes place in the space of a breath.

Grinning like a mad wolf you charge forwards at the woman in the lead of the Unchained group, she'll never know what hit her. [Dex 4]

(Room is now totally dark, shooting rolls are at -6, melee at base -3, You have closed half the distance to Altris, distance to all is now short.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 04, 2011, 08:53:12 pm

Aim at shiren. Fire some gauss slugs at him too.

[Auto-Fail The room blacks out completely and without a warning, ruining your ability to aim and shoot.

---

Jamie Teague

Still maintaining the Shield Teague raises his rifle to his shoulder, aiming at Altris. The light fleeing without warning destroys that plan though.

---
Trooper 1

Prepared for the blackout the trooper draws a heavy combat knife charges with Shiren. [dex 4]

---


Trol, Dom and Ellen

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2011, 08:55:40 pm

"You're not getting away, asshole!" Dom yelled as Shiren dived away from the psionic attack. Tarran was ordering someone to attack anyway, so this worked out well for her. She took another shot with the Abassy as she tried to close to melee range.

Quote from: Trollan on April 04, 2011, 10:29:41 pm

"PUFFINS!!" Charge with Dom, slashing and shooting everybody (not including her, preferably).

[Trol Sanity 5] Dom Calls the charge and Trol and Ellen fall in. Then the lights go out. Using the choicest of vulgarity Trol and Dom Hold fire in the Darkness, missing would only give their position away. [Dex 4] You meet Shiren and one of his cronies Halfway.

(Trol, Dom and Ellen are now at Melee Range with Altris Shiren and Trooper 1, the same Heroes are no longer protected by the shield.)

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Trooper 2

A little slower than the other mook the trooper draws a blade and charges. [Dex 3] Catching up to the rest of the slash-happy party very quickly.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 04, 2011, 08:44:29 pm

"Someone kick the crap out of that guy with the Carapace!" Fire at the right trooper.

[Auto-Fail] Your cry of battle comes a bit late as three members of your team charge, oh well you can still put a bullet in- All light abates suddenly.  Okay maybe you can't just do that. Shiren is starting to piss you off.

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Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 110/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Unconscious (2)
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: short
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid

Altris Shiren
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Combat Carapace 138/150
Weapon: Bare Hands
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Combat Knife
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Combat Knife
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/100
Stamina: 50/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 48/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 40/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A20, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/100
Stamina: 65/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 50/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3) 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (10/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 12:27:06 am

"YOU COWARDLY SON OF A GUN! You won't stop us that easily!" Grab both Sleipnirs and fire one into the ceiling for light, attempting to help Dom and Trol with the light, while advancing towards the melee party.

Bet you didn't think of that, Dwarmin.

*grumble grumble* Freaking advancements in technology.

Ummm...

Attempt to repeat "buttercup" in Altris's voice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 12:31:00 am

"I love noodles, do you love noodles too?" Shoulder-smash Altris, then stab him with the bayonet. In the face, Repeatedly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 12:53:37 am

Dom bit back a curse. Beside her Trol was yelling and attracting all the attention. Good, give me a chance to do this... She attempted to duck around to Shiren's back and pin his arms. If she could do that, the next step would be to lock his spine and break his neck; no armor in the world would protect against that.

Unless it prevented the wearer from turning their head, which would be a severe handicap. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 03:15:00 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 12:27:06 am

"YOU COWARDLY SON OF A GUN! You won't stop us that easily!" Grab both Sleipnirs and fire one into the ceiling for light, attempting to help Dom and Trol with the light, while advancing towards the melee party.

Bet you didn't think of that, Dwarmin.

How will that work?

The sleipnirs are gauss, thus no muzzle flash.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 03:16:33 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 03:15:00 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 12:27:06 am

"YOU COWARDLY SON OF A GUN! You won't stop us that easily!" Grab both Sleipnirs and fire one into the ceiling for light, attempting to help Dom and Trol with the light, while advancing towards the melee party.

Bet you didn't think of that, Dwarmin.

How will that work?

The sleipnirs are gauss, thus no muzzle flash.

Oh.

DAMN YOU ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY! DAMN YOU!

Editing action.

Okay, I hope this is an actually feasible action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 03:22:31 am

Nathaniel is probably going to laugh his ass off at you, but yeah it is viable. Maybe more than you know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 03:32:48 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 03:22:31 am

Nathaniel is probably going to laugh his ass off at you,

I won't be around to hear him, though, since he's, ya know, dead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 03:34:54 am

*Shrugs*

He was dead years before you met him, didn't stop him then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Ze Spy on April 05, 2011, 03:48:46 am

Nathaniel is either a Robot and had his memories saved, or he somehow can Defy the laws of nature

...............Either way, OH SHIT

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 04:07:50 am

No harm and a good bit of Sci-Fi cool in explaining Hoke....

Wait no, I tried that with James' Brain stuff and he didn't like it and I barey explained anything. Perhaps I should hold off on the captain exposition wagon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 08:51:12 am

Mark Shiren out Psionically. AKA make him GLOW!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 09:17:50 am

Also, after we kill Shiren, could you guys please cure my insanity? not only for the negative effects, but it is starting to get hard saying and doing things an insane person might say/do.    :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 09:25:30 am

Na, too funny. Just stay over there.

We could limit the damage though this may require some more brain damage ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 10:06:22 am

I could try but considering Dom's non-existant Empathetic skills you'd probably end up worse off. o.O I think oddly enough Taric's your only hope there since he's the only one of us three with an iota of active empathetics.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 10:08:04 am

No skill in either Active psionics catagory.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 10:09:07 am

I think Serious was referring to the mind bend with the porn mag, if you could call that empathetics

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 10:16:46 am

But Trol already sees rainbows...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 10:47:35 am

Really? Not a single point in active empathetics? o.O Just went back to look, looks like Trol's the only one with active empathetics and I'm the only one with active kinetics.

...We may be relying a bit too much on passive bonuses here. :3 But yeah, I was under the impression you had AE because of the porn mag. So... I guess it's feasible for Dom to try helping Trol out then. It'd probably be best to try and get Praetor Morgan or Cassandra to try it though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 10:48:28 am

I say we try to make him into caboose. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 11:21:43 am

Well, you know. The Trol train's at home on the rails.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 11:24:14 am

RvB caboose. Unless that's what you were talking about already.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 11:32:54 am

I was talking about Gears of War, actually. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 11:42:06 am

Red Vs Blue caboose. Mentally deficeint but strong.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 11:51:50 am

Well, y'know... like the caboose of a train? Eh, nevermind. You up for that Trol?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is a wascally wabbit.
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 04:53:29 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Trooper 1: 3
Trooper 2: 1
Acolyte: -Non-
Altris Shiren: 4+1 (3+1) (Tantalus Implants)

Jamie Teague: 2
Ellen Saun: 5 (1)

Dominique Wakeman: 4
Tarran Smith: 2
Trol Grane: 4
Taric Sizier: 5 (3)

Altrish Shiren (Free Action And Normal)

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 05, 2011, 03:24:34 pm

Try to roundhouse kick Dominique the hell away from me. Bam!

You twist and kick Dom at neck level. [Melee 3+1 Vs Kinesthesia 5] She dodges below kick on instinct, there's more to this one than meets the eye. You'll have plenty of time to dissect later though, all of her will meet the eye then...

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 05, 2011, 12:38:35 am

Actions: Attack Trol Grane with my GIANT HANDCLAWS

The implants across your hands throb with delicious agony you hands swell, the integrated blades popping out of their armored sheathes. Recovering from your kick against Dom you spin and drive your hand at Trol's gut. [Melee 3+2 Vs Precognition 2+1] The bladed hand shears through the scraps of his combat armor and gouges into the flesh beneath before you draw back again. (Armor -10 HP -10)

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 08:51:12 am

Mark Shiren out Psionically. AKA make him GLOW!

Now that the Mindbar has faded you try to mark Shiren for the others... [Empathetics 5] With practice from doing this once before you mark Shiren, [Empathetics 4-1] (-10 Stamina) spreading the signals you're getting to the rest of the group.

You are now fatigued, Shiren is now Marked.

---

Ellen Saun

Since he's the visible target Ellen moves to Shiv Shiren from behind. [2+1+1 Vs Dodge 5+1] Shiren moves in a flash, stepping out of the path of her blades and swiping his claws across her face. [Shiren Melee 4+1 Vs Dodge 4+1] She barely manages to bend out of the way in time, the tip of one claw drawing a point of blood from the tip of her nose.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 12:53:37 am

Dom bit back a curse. Beside her Trol was yelling and attracting all the attention. Good, give me a chance to do this... She attempted to duck around to Shiren's back and pin his arms. If she could do that, the next step would be to lock his spine and break his neck; no armor in the world would protect against that.

With the help of Taric's mark you locate Shiren in the blackness, you don't know where he learned that trick, but man is it handy. When he spins to attack Ellen you spring and try to get his arms down at his sides. [Melee 1 (Bonus negated)] You lunge clumsily, giving Shiren time send clawed hand around to meet you. [Shiren Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 2-1 offbalance] It slashes across you just with incredible force, sending you reeling backwards, bleeding from four long and shallow slashes. (Armor -9 HP -6)

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 12:31:00 am

"I love noodles, do you love noodles too?" Shoulder-smash Altris, then stab him with the bayonet. In the face, Repeatedly.

[Sanity 3] You assault Shiren with little timmy. [Melee 3+1+1 Vs Dodge 4+1] Damn this man is as quick as a drunken spacer in a room full of prostitutes, and he evades your wild stab spree with surprising speed.

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Trooper 1

[Observation 3, Target found at normal penalty, Luck 3] The Trooper finds Saun in the dark and tries to thrust his knife through her already damaged body armor. [Melee 2-2 Vs Kinesthesia 4] She moves out of the way of his rather pathetic attempt at a lunge with barely a thought.

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Jamie Teague

 [Failed roll not shown] For lack of anything better to do Teague merely continues to maintain the nearly useless shield, grinding his teeth in blind frustration. Three people dog-piling on Shiren make getting a shot in almost impossible.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 12:27:06 am

Attempt to repeat "buttercup" in Altris's voice.

[Auto-Fail] You try, but the systems are way too complex to accept a false command. The AI comes back on line though, filled with the same somewhat bitter sarcasm as before. "Sorry bub, you maybe a handsome fellow but you just ain't the one for me."

You could be wrong, or Trol's madness is catching, but you would swear that's the voice of the pilot who brought you here. Hoke, Nathaniel Hoke. [Intuition 5] There's something very important here, you're sure of it.

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Trooper 2

[Observation 1] The trooper wanders around blindly, finding absolutely diddly.

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Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 110/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Unconscious (1)
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: short
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid

Altris Shiren
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Combat Carapace 138/150
Weapon: Augmented Hands
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Combat Knife
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Combat Knife
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine.
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/100
Stamina: 50/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 39/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 30/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A20, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair, marking shiren.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Unchained Transmitter
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/100
Stamina: 65/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 40/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [6, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3) 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Slightly Hurt
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Pristine 48/75), Renfield SMG (10/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 04:59:34 pm

"Pull back!, He's got no ranged weaponry on him!" Continue marking, If allies retreat from him, open fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 05:02:48 pm

"Fuck that, I can get him!" Dom yelled back. Wish I still had my stun baton. Or a knife or something. All the same she took a step back, pulled out the Fuath, and sprayed it at the glowing target Taric had helpfully marked for her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 05:09:26 pm

"Damnit, He can get you worse though! And Nathaniel, Shut the fuck up and turn those light on before I permanently reprogram you!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 05:10:59 pm

Dom grumbled but took another few steps back as she continued to fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 05:13:13 pm

"...Nathaniel? What... okay, can you please open the blinds?"

Pull out my Ichneumon and use Taric's marking to fire at Shiren "Keep your heads down!".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 05, 2011, 05:22:01 pm

Shiren laughed insanely-the only way he knows how.

Did you feel that Trol? That's my religion. Your perdition and my redemption...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 05, 2011, 05:54:24 pm

James suddenly froze (although still ignoring the crappy dream bullets). Maybe if he tried to wake up whilst mind-blanking, the cause of the failure to do so would reveal itself! He did it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 07:04:28 pm

"FLUFFERNUTTER SANDWICHES!!!!" fall back for a shotgun headshot

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:05:31 pm

"...What?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 07:06:54 pm

"Don't try to make sense of it. You'll go crazy yourself."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 07:08:24 pm

OOC: I hope to god you know what a fluffernutter is.
finally managing to utter a sentence that makes a small amount of sence, Trol shouted this to Shiren:"EAT RHINO DICK, MOTHERFUCKER!!!!!!!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:09:32 pm

"...What..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 07:12:28 pm

"Double rainbow all the waaaaaaaaay!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:13:29 pm

"Alright, I apologize for giving him that idea..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 07:17:16 pm

"*Sigh* Just... just kill all the bad guys and forget about what you two were talking about, will you?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 07:18:50 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:13:29 pm

"Alright, I apologize for giving him that idea..."

Oh god, I wasn't even thinking of that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:22:05 pm

Blame tarran for giving molestation the nickname of rainbows...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 07:25:51 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 07:18:50 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:13:29 pm

"Alright, I apologize for giving him that idea..."

Oh god, I wasn't even thinking of that.

You people make me go O_ ),
                     |
                      _O_

More than DF ever did.

Running Turn....

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:28:03 pm

QUICK, GET THE CYBERNETICS.

We'll rebuild draignean. Better than before.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 05, 2011, 07:29:40 pm

Make the million-dollar-host! WITH ADAMANTINE! *turns Draignean into awesome adamantine cyborg*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 07:56:53 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:22:05 pm

Blame tarran for giving molestation the nickname of rainbows...

I'm sorry! I'm sorry! ;D

Quote from: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 07:28:03 pm

QUICK, GET THE CYBERNETICS.

We'll rebuild draignean. Better than before.

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 05, 2011, 07:29:40 pm

Make the million-dollar-host! WITH ADAMANTINE! *turns Draignean into awesome adamantine cyborg*

Just remember not to replace his brain. We don't want him to go all Terminator on our asses.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 08:02:15 pm

No, I, er WE need him fully robotic...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2011, 08:51:23 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 05, 2011, 05:54:24 pm

James suddenly froze (although still ignoring the crappy dream bullets). Maybe if he tried to wake up whilst mind-blanking, the cause of the failure to do so would reveal itself! He did it.

In an interesting feat of reasoning you continue to keep your mind blank and wake up. [Will 2, 4-1] Your mind can't keep up just being blank for this long, and your focus is suffering because of it. Once again you get a faint impression of lying on your back, but nothing more.

There had to be something more here... There had to be... [Thug Quickshot 1-1, 2-1] Your still phasing through the Thug's fire, but they tug at you as they fly through now. You don't think this can go on much longer without it getting painful.

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Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Trooper 1: 3 (4) [5] {2}
Trooper 2: 4 (5)
Acolyte: 3 (4) [5] {3} |2|
Altris Shiren: 4+1 (Tantalus Implants)

Jamie Teague: 4 (6)
Ellen Saun: 3 (2)

Dominique Wakeman: 3 (1)
Tarran Smith: 3 (4) [1]
Trol Grane: 2
Taric Sizier: 3 (4) [5] {3} |6|

Altris Shiren

Quote

Shit beat Trol

Altris continues to lay into Trol with his bladed hands, [Melee 5+1, Confirm Critical 3, Trol Precognition 4, confirm failed] slashing through armor and laying bloody lines around Trol's neck. Only Trol Jerking backwards in time prevented you from laying open something major. [Trol Armor -8 HP -13]

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Jamie Teague

[Intuition 4] Teague suddenly has an idea, not a good one, but that never stopped anyone. [A.Kinetics 5+1] Teague starts ripping the shield against itself with the force of a heavy bombardment on it, right down to the flashing waves of light from wasted energy. The room is filled with a blaze of brilliant and unstable multi-colored light. This can't be easy.

Darkness condition eliminated.

---

Trooper 2

[Soak 3] Surprised and blinded by the sudden light the trooper lashes out at Dominique, [Melee 2-1 Vs Dodge 5] missing her completely in the unexpected brilliance.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 05:09:26 pm

Continue marking, If allies retreat from him, open fire. And Nathaniel, Shut the fuck up and turn those light on before I permanently reprogram you!"

(-10 Stamina) Light floods the room from behind, you body insulating you from most of it. [Soak 1] Well it was until you looked directly at the shield of solid light that Teague is holding up. The afterimage is burned into your retina and you blink rapidly to try and rid yourself of it. In the meantime you shout at the God damn AI. To say it replies with some surprise would be an understatement. "Mary mother of God, you know who I am?

(Blind for 2 rounds, Same penalties as being in darkness.)

---

Acolyte

Groaning the acolyte regains consciousness and pulls himself up, turning immediately to take cover and reset the mindbar. [Mindbar 4 people. 4+1-1] Fastening it back into place with ease of practice and special military training.

Trooper 1 & 2, Altris Shiren and the acolyte are mindbarred.

---

Trooper 1

Facing in the direction of Teague when his shield suddenly bursts into luminescence, the trooper flings up a hand to cover his eyes. [Soak 5] He manages to keep his vision shielded and stab Trol as well. [Melee 1 Vs Precognition 2] Well he tries to stab him, it doesn't work too well.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 05:13:13 pm

Pull out my Ichneumon and use Taric's marking to fire at Shiren.

     

Surprised by the sudden light [soak 1] you look around for the source, bad move. The shield Teague has up is blinding after the total blackness of before, and your eyes show you nothing but livid purple shapes for the next couple of minutes, goddamn surprises on your goddamn mission... Luckily you don't need to be able to see to shoot thanks to Taric's I-see-London-I-see-Ukraine-I've-got-a-red-dot-on-your-brain trick. [Quickshot 2+1] [Luck roll 1] Something you neglected to think of before you fired was that Taric's mark showed your opponent only, not the intervening obstacles. Like Trol's shoulder. [Trol Armor roll 4-4, Shiren armor 1-4] The sabot punches a bloody hole through Trol's arm before connecting with the Warpriest.
(Trol Armor -6 HP -20, Shiren Armor -26 Shiren is now Slightly Hurt) 

Blind for 2 rounds.

---

Ellen Saun

[Soak 4] Her helmet compensating for the sudden brilliance Saun continues trying to stab Shiren. [Melee 5+1 Confirm Critical 4, Shiren dodge 2+1, critical confirmed.] Catching him as he reels from Taric's gun blast Saun drives her knives home in the damaged sections of his armor. (Shiren Armor -20 Shiren is now hurt.)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 05:02:48 pm

"Fuck that, I can get him!" Dom yelled back. Wish I still had my stun baton. Or a knife or something. All the same she took a step back, pulled out the Fuath, and sprayed it at the glowing target Taric had helpfully marked for her.

[Soak 5+1] Limned in the light streaming in from behind, you raise your fauth and douse Shiren in a steady stream of corrosive chemicals. [Quickshot 4] Shiren's armor is covered in the corrosive jelly, [Shiren passive kinetics 4] but he does that damn psionic thing and most of it slides off after only a second or two. (Shiren armor -10) 

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 07:04:28 pm

"FLUFFERNUTTER SANDWICHES!!!!" fall back for a shotgun headshot

[Sanity 1, Insanity 4, Random attack 4, Saun.] "How dare you stab my WIFE!!" You yell in a fit of inhuman rage as you prepare to shotgun Saun into the far wall. [Quickshot 3+1, Saun Armor 4-4] Saun is quite surprised when the crackling blast of energy lifts her up and away from shiren, searing flesh and burning armor all the way. (Saun Armor -10, Saun is now Severely Wounded)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 110/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Maintaining Mindbar
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: short
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid

Altris Shiren
Health: Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Combat Carapace 108/150 [Light coating of acid -2 Armor (3)]
Weapon: Augmented Hands
Off Hand: none
Status: Mindbarred
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Combat Knife
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, mindbarred
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Combat Knife
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, mindbarred
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/100
Stamina: 50/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 39/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 20/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A20, E46, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair, marking shiren, blind (2).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair. Blind (2)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 34/100
Stamina: 65/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 32/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [5, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex.

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3) 

Name: Ellen Saun
Health: Severely Wounded
Class: Unchained Shadow
Description: Smart, beautiful, and a borderline sociopath. Ellen Saun volunteered for a position in Tarran's fireteam because it was effective, and she was somewhat attracted to the sheer kill count that was attributed to their actions.
Personality Complication: Sociopath, Ellen can relate to human beings, she understands the concept of feelings. She just doesn't give a shit, and she doesn't feel remorse, she doesn't hesitate, and she doesn't empathize.
Skills: Melee 2, dodge 2, Intuition 2
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 9
Endurance (End): 0
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 5
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Hostile environment suit (Badly damaged 38/75), Renfield SMG (10/30, in hand), field rations x2, Smoke grenade x2, .115 spike clips (30) x5, combat knife x3 

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 09:02:32 pm

...

...

...

...

...

...I blame Teague for this.

Grab Sleipnirs, shoot Altris.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 09:05:44 pm

Open fire on Shiren. "Shit!, Leave Trol and shiren alone, Trol can handle himself!. GET OUT OF MELEE RANGE!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 05, 2011, 09:06:57 pm

"GAH! WHAT... IS... HAPPENING?!" Duck and dive, whilst stopping blanking my mind. Charge at the repeating thugs, grabbing at their guns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 09:24:37 pm

Dom cursed as the guy she'd decked earlier started getting up. "All right," Dom said to Taric's order and instead turned the Fuath on the acolyte as she fell back.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 09:32:12 pm

"See if can get saun out of melee range!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 09:50:28 pm

Trol starts singing this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lK4cX5xGiQ) song, (preferably 3:26 to 3:36) while he slaughters Shiren in any way possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Draignean on April 06, 2011, 12:28:39 am

Just Waiting on Dwarmin's orders to his men, turns may be MUCH slower until Sunday or so. I have three presentations to write before then. (Ugh.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 06, 2011, 06:12:46 pm

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Oh well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Trollan on April 07, 2011, 05:44:31 pm

THIS MUST NOT BE ON SECOND PAGE

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 05:45:10 pm

Two days to go though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 05:47:47 pm

Urgh, suffering D22 withdrawal. _{Feeling weak. Need update. Must wait two more days. Crap.}

Nah, don't worry, I can wait.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 05:48:59 pm

I already sent my turn orders awhile ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 05:49:41 pm

We know that. Just don't die on us so soon ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 06:15:53 pm

One presentation down, the other two are partially done... I think I can hazard the time to run a turn... now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 06:19:16 pm

Sweet.

I hope I can crit Trollans face off and wear it like a halloween mask. But i've always believed in the power of positive negative thinking!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 06:21:02 pm

Don't kill him too quickly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 06:27:12 pm

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 06:19:16 pm

I hope I can crit Trollans face off and wear it like a halloween mask. But i've always believed in the power of positive negative thinking!

Of course, I'll likely mow you down with my SMGs before you can do so.

Then mow down Trol too.

But at least I'll have gotten you. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 06:30:14 pm

No loss there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 06:30:37 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 06:27:12 pm

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 06:19:16 pm

I hope I can crit Trollans face off and wear it like a halloween mask. But i've always believed in the power of positive negative thinking!

Of course, I'll likely mow you down with my SMGs before you can do so.

Then mow down Trol too.

But at least I'll have gotten you. :P

You'll feel bad if I become a recurring boss then, though.

Remember to say, "There was no way he could of survived that!" next time you see me :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 06:32:22 pm

To be fair, we wouldn't care anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 07:42:36 pm

James Evan/Bond

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 05, 2011, 09:06:57 pm

"GAH! WHAT... IS... HAPPENING?!" Duck and dive, whilst stopping blanking my mind. Charge at the repeating thugs, grabbing at their guns.

[Fighting 5+1, Confirm critical 6, dodge 3, super-critical confirmed] You spin through the air, [Str 4+1 Vs str 3] grabbing the gun away from one with your right hand and [Str 3+1 Vs 2] grabbing the other thugs gun away with your left. You then plant a gun barrel in the ear of each and kill them with their own weapons. Your dream, their death. [Intuition 5] On a hunch you check both guns, yep. Both still completely full.

The dream shifts suddenly, the colors becoming more saturated and the world slightly grainier... When the world stops shifting you find yourself in a Tux in an apartment... A very old style apartment. As you watch the guns in your hands shift into a pair of Walther PPKs.

[Intuition 4] Oh no. You recognize this place. This is the hotel from one of the old James Bond movies that you picked up at a junk sale years ago. Both of the thugs are still on the floor now, both dressed in bad suits. Okay, you're James Bond. You can do this.

2 Walther PPKs received.   

Spoiler: James Evan/Bond (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: Unknown
Attire: Black Armani Tuxedo, Pristine.
Inv:
Walther PPK (.380 6/6, In hand)
Walther PPK (.380 6/6, In hand)

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Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Trooper 1: 2 (1)
Trooper 2: 4
Acolyte: 5 (3)
Altris Shiren: 2+1 (4+1) (Tantalus Implants)

Jamie Teague: 3 (4)
Ellen Saun: 3 (3)

Dominique Wakeman: 3 (1)
Tarran Smith: 5 (5)
Trol Grane: 3 (6)
Taric Sizier: 2 (2)

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 05, 2011, 09:02:32 pm

Grab Sleipnirs, shoot Altris.

Still blinded from Teague's lightshow you draw both sleipnirs and prepare to perforate Altris, and anyone who gets in your way. [Quickshot 1-1, 1-2 (Bonus negated) _{Oh God no... What have you done?} ] Yelling bloody murder you burn metal at Altris. Gauss slugs fly and hit everyone around Altris and his thugs. [Trol Armor 2, Dom Armor 2, Ellen Armor 6] Trol and Dom get the worst of your 'help' catching several slugs in the back and arms. Ellen was out of most of it thanks to being on the ground from Trol's outburst. (Trol Armor -6 HP -12, Dom Armor -8 -10 HP, Saun Armor -7)

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Acolyte

The acolyte readies his rifle again, firing on Taric. [Quickshot 1] Tarran's inability to aim seems to be catching, and the Acolyte shoots the blinded trooper in the back. [Trooper Armor 4-1] (Trooper 2 Armor -20, trooper is Slightly hurt)

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Trooper 2

[Morale 4+1] Surprised and burned at being shot in the back the trooper still manages to follow Shiren's orders and shoot Taric. [Quickshot 3+1] The heavy gauss slug blasts a chip of one of the armor plates but Taric is unharmed. (Taric Armor -19) 

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 05, 2011, 09:50:28 pm

Trol starts singing this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lK4cX5xGiQ) song, (preferably 3:26 to 3:36) while he slaughters Shiren in any way possible.

[Sanity 2, Insanity 5, Random target 4, Saun] Continuing to fixate on Saun you babble next to nonsense, those around can make out that you have some deluded notion that Altris Shiren is your wife of 18 years. [Quickshot 6, Confirm critical 3, Saun Armor 3-4, Critical confirmed  :'( ] Screaming you shoot another blast of white light into your companion, depriving her of useful things like an upper body. The bits of your former companion roll and skitter in little bleeding patterns on the floor. You giggle.

Saun, Unchained Shadow, Has been killed.
Hostile environment suit has been destroyed.

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Altris Shiren

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 01:42:47 am

Personal-Shiren keep hacking away at Trol Grane until one of us dies
Acolyte-bring out his rifle and fire at any enemies not engaging in melee
Useless grunts-Draw and fire their GUNS at Taric. Assuming they remembered to bring them. Idiots.

... You stare for moment at the man who just gunned down a member of his own team, he beams at you benignly. You wonder where the unchained got these people. [Melee 6+2, Confirm critical 4, Trol dodge 2, Critical confirmed] Not one to waste advantage you draw both hands back and ram them through the tatters of his armor and into Trol's guts. His body squishes gorily. (Trol Armor -5 HP -25)

Your hands are currently inside Trol's body, you will roll next round for additional damage up to and including evisceration. Trol Is Mortally wounded, and will die next round unless he makes a soak roll of 4 or better or receives treatment.

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Jamie Teague

Unable to see anything beyond his shield of light he continues to pour energy into making the room as lit as possible.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2011, 09:24:37 pm

Dom cursed as the guy she'd decked earlier started getting up. "All right," Dom said to Taric's order and instead turned the Fuath on the acolyte as she fell back.

People you hit should just stay the fuck down, whether you hit them your fist or your brain shouldn't matter. You fire a stream of acid at the now erect acolyte. [Quickshot 4 Vs Dodge 2] Spraying the man down pretty well despite his attempts to flee.

Acolyte Armor corroding. -10 Armor(3)
Acolyte corroding. -5HP(3)

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 05, 2011, 09:05:44 pm

Open fire on Shiren. "Shit!, Leave Trol and shiren alone, Trol can handle himself!. GET OUT OF MELEE RANGE!"

You fire on Shiren with the gauss slugs while aiming the laser portion of your rifle in. [Quickshot 2] [Luck 2] It was an easy mistake to make, with Shiren holding his guts and all... You accidentally shoot Trol instead of Shiren. [Trol armor roll 2] (Trol Armor -4 HP -8) [Trol Soak 4+1] You manage not to aggravate his condition of dying any further than it is.

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Trooper 1

As Taric shoots Trol again the other trooper fires his Piru on him. [Quickshot 4+1] [Taric Armor 2] The weakened armor can't take the full force of the blow this time a flash of pain makes its way through the heavy plates. (Armor -16 HP -5)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 100/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Maintaining Mindbar Acolyte Armor corroding. -10 Armor(3) Acolyte corroding. -5HP(3)
Range,
Dom, Troll: short
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid

Altris Shiren
Health: Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Combat Carapace 106/150 [Light coating of acid -2 Armor (2)]
Weapon: Augmented Hands
Off Hand: none
Status: Mindbarred, playing with Trol's guts.
Range,
Dom, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, mindbarred
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: Slightly hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 80/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, mindbarred
Range,
Dom, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Stamina: 50/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 31/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/70
Stamina: 20/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 73/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A15, E41, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair blind (1).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E45 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair. Blind (1)

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: Mortally Wounded
Stamina: 65/100
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 18/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [4, 14lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex, Mortally wounded

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3)   

   
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Shiren is badass, the help is incompetent.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 07:45:23 pm

RRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. KILL THEM BOTH! OPEN FIRE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 07:47:03 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 07:45:23 pm

RRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. KILL THEM BOTH! OPEN FIRE!

Both= Trol And Altris?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 07, 2011, 07:47:50 pm

... XD XDXDXDXDXDXD

Take my gun and carefully look around, moving forward as James Bond does. Watch out for the man with the golden gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 07:50:47 pm

Yes. I WILL KILL HIM FOR NOT LETTING ME ROLL A ONE WHILE HITTING ON SAUN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 07:53:33 pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SAAAAAAUUUUUUNNNNNNN!!! DAMN YOU AND YOUR MADNESS TROLLAN!

TARICUS, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MARKING?! I KINDA NEEDED THAT DAMMIT. I CAN'T SEE!

Try to guess the location of one of the Pirus. Shoot in that direction.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 08:04:38 pm

Mindbar, You're cut off from Altris' head again now. Didn't put into into effect last turn because it seemed too cruel to make you lose 10 Stamina for nothing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 08:07:22 pm

Oh. Damn.

Well, you guys had better get down while I'm shooting. Since I'm headless-chicken blind here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Trollan on April 07, 2011, 08:18:01 pm

You better bet your ass I will get back in the waiting list.

THE ESSENCE OF TROL GRANE WILL LIVE ON!
Bite Shiren in the face, then shoot him one last time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 08:19:08 pm

Boy, If we kill shiren before he kills you, I'm going to finish what he started.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Trollan on April 07, 2011, 08:30:28 pm

Name: Clancy Burns
Appearance: A stick-thin scientist/mechanic hybrid, wearing a labcoat he ALWAYS keeps clean.
Gender: Male
Profession: Fabricator
Skills: Mechanics 2, Talking 2, Diplomacy 1
Character Bio: An average scientist, Clancy wanted his life to mean more. Once he discovered the horrors of the Technocracy, he knew just what he had to do.
Stats
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex):5
Endurance (End):3
Charisma (Char):6
Intelligence (Int):7
Willpower: (Will):2

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 08:32:43 pm

Shiren was now very thoughtful. He was already imagining how he would artfully arrange all the bodies in his trophy den. Taric would be the bottom of the pyramid, and Dominic would be holding the butter...

Now, Gentlemen, THIS is a party. I'll get out the streamers!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Trollan on April 07, 2011, 08:34:23 pm

Serious, I might need a new picture...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 08:37:01 pm

"Screw you, asshole! I'll grease the building with your remains!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 07, 2011, 08:38:47 pm

Ooh, can I have a avatar picture? (preferably NOT as James Bond/Evans)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 09:07:55 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 07, 2011, 08:30:28 pm

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Jimbo "Tubbs" Mcgee
Appearance: Short and fat, 'nuff said
Gender: Male
Profession: Fabricator
Skills: Mechanics 2, Soak 1, Brawling 1, Intuition 1
Character Bio: A [insert mode of transportation] mechanic, his little backwater shop got laid to waste after working on an unchained man's car, Jimbo wants revenge. Money too.
Stats
Strength (Str): 5
Dexterity (Dex):5
Endurance (End):5
Charisma (Char):6
Intelligence (Int):2
Willpower: (Will):2

just in case.

You will probably start as a colonist, is that OK?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 09:50:33 pm

Spoiler: Ellenor Maria Saun (click to show/hide)

Born 2247 A.D December 1st

K.I.A 2272 A.D March 9th

Dedicated Soldier of the Unchained under the command of Tarran Smith, Praetor Morgan's division.

Family,

Mother, Nicole L. Saun: Taken by Tragedy: 2255 A.D
Father: Unknown

Husband, Arkhan Gregori Kine: Killed by Terrorist action 2268 A.D

Son, Gregori Darren Kine: Killed by Terrorist action 2268 A.D
Daughter: Samantha Tiana Kine: Killed by Terrorist action 2268 A.D

Last Words: "...Why?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 09:52:55 pm

Is saun's helmet still intact?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 09:53:30 pm

Oh well, at least she'll see her son, daughter, and husband in heaven now.

Though I wonder how she's going to try to explain having... moments with Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 09:54:44 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 09:53:30 pm

Though I wonder how she's going to try to explain having... moments with Taric.

Taric and everyone else.

Quote from: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 09:52:55 pm

Is saun's helmet still intact?

Notin usable shape as is, why?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 09:55:18 pm

A: Is it repairable?
B: Would it fit Taric?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 09:56:26 pm

...Taricus, you are the worst person in the universe.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 09:56:48 pm

What?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 09:57:58 pm

YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT WEARING THE HELMET OF YOUR DEAD FRIEND! Have you no shame?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 09:59:32 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 09:55:18 pm

A: Is it repairable?
B: Would it fit Taric?

Well, yeah you could repair it after you scraped the rest of her head out. Making it seal again without the rest of the suit would be a little tough and its air supply would be limited but it could be done.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 09:59:58 pm

Someone has to honour her.

@:Draignean: I'll do that then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 10:11:32 pm

Spoiler Alert!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Saun's "Father: Unknown" was actually SHIREN HIMSELF! *dramatic chord*

Is he joking? You'll never know!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 10:13:11 pm

Might explain a few things, but it would be more fitting if he was Trol's dad.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 10:16:55 pm

Wait, how old is Shiren?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 10:17:17 pm

$10 on old enough to be senile.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 10:19:20 pm

$10 on younger than that. To me Shiren seems to be a young overconfident punk, based on his lines.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Prologue, In which Tarran gets trigger happy.
Post by: Trollan on April 07, 2011, 10:20:18 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 11, 2011, 03:41:43 pm

Character: Trol Grane

You look through your stuff satisfied that it's all there, still you have some doubts about the job. You don't know why but you decide to use Lorenzo as a sounding board. [Speech Roll 3 Vs Will 5] You talk to him for a while about how you did this for the first time just to get out of debt, besides that first guy really was a bastard. You did it so you would be free and clean to help the people you though needed helping, you know? Lorenzo stares at you impassively.  [Intuition roll 1] Taking this as a sign to continue you go on about how your Mother got deported when you were little for breaking your fathers arm and emasculating him. You tell him how your dad got deported after that for chronic alcoholism. [Will roll 4] You manage to not break down while you talk about the rest your childhood and how you think that influenced the rest of your life. That first time when you discovered cards and gambling, that time when you were 13 and broke that mites jaw with a lead pipe because he couldn't pay you, the first time you starting trying to help people get what they want and to hell with the Technocracy.[Lorenzo's Will roll 2] Lorenzo doesn't seem to be able to take this anymore. "Get what you need for the job, and get out. When the girl is dead, come back. If you open your mouth again for something personal I will rip the tongue from your head and choke you with it. Are we abundantly clear?"

Bolded parts would explain a lot...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 10:21:16 pm

$50 says he fits both descriptions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Trollan on April 07, 2011, 10:28:09 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 10:21:16 pm

$50 says he fits both descriptions.

The specific part about mom fits perfectly with the insanity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 10:31:10 pm

Talking 'bout shiren you. *Whacks trol.*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 10:36:48 pm

Well, I never really decided an exact age, but he's def. around 50+...his body has been twisted from torture and mechanical experimentation, so he looks nothing natural.

His overconfidence comes from his Tantalus implants and the fact he really feels no fear of death. He's been in enough agony over such a long time, he's just started laughing at everything. He also has a God complex, so there's that...you guys notice how Shiren has not reacted to bullets, knives and acids being poured onto him? lol

On that account, he was always a crazy sadistic bastard-his career with the Technocracy has been a long one, but he was only really "born" when he failed them and was forced to undergo the tantalus implants as punishment-instead of dying like most did, he embraced them.

I wrote Draignean my backstory, I wonder if he could dig that back up...I can't remember what I wrote at the time...lol


EDIT: Yeah, maybe when he got "deported", that was just a cover story!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 07, 2011, 10:39:30 pm

Quote

Appearance: Altris has the appearance of a kindly old Asian man, greying at the temples, with intense blue eyes. But... a closer look reveals something more sinister-a vast array of highly illegal (to normal people, anyway) subdermal implants that make him stronger and faster than he should be by all rights.

Character Bio: Shiren is, in fact, a brutal and sociopathic Warpriest in service of the Technocrats. Recruited from birth, he cares nothing for the "cause", but know to pay it lip service. He only wants to hurt and destroy as much as he can. He refuses to play politics or curry favors, and has himself killed many rival members of the Technocracy who crossed him, along with his standard list of crimes against civilians. The higher ups are sending him on more and more dangerous missions lately in an effort to get him out of the way. His implants are actually a punishment-deliberately done wrong as to cause him constant agony, a reminder of a past failure. Only the release of adrenaline dulls the pain, and he can only feel anything when he's destroying...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 07, 2011, 10:46:30 pm

@Trollan/PowderMiner: Dunno, I'll have to think about it. If I did do one it'd have to be a different style because I'm pretty burnt out on this one. Also, Trol, sorry, but you're about to die anyway, gotta make the most of the opportunity. I'll try not to hit you but if it happens...

Dom blinked. That was... what the fuck... She took a deep breath to calm down. He can't move while he's got his hands in... yeah... She had another trick up her sleeve. Focusing at neck height, she unleashed another blast of kinetic energy.

Using a Blade, default focus, 40 stamina for 4 kilonewtons of force, shaped like a guillotine. Aim it at Shiren as much as possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 12:39:06 am

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 10:11:32 pm

Spoiler Alert!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Saun's "Father: Unknown" was actually SHIREN HIMSELF! *dramatic chord*

Is he joking? You'll never know!

No.

Just no, Hell no, fuck no, and any-other-invective-you-care-to-add no.


Well my speech do be written, so I think you guys can get another turn tonight... not like I'm going to get more sleep either way. Running Turn, Killing Trol. (Probably.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 12:47:55 am

YAY! TUR- NOOOOOOOOO TROL! DON'T DIE ON US YOU CRAZY S.O.B! DON'T YOU DARE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A hero dies, and another is dying.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 02:09:30 am

James Evans/Bond

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 07, 2011, 07:47:50 pm

Take my gun and carefully look around, moving forward as James Bond does. Watch out for the man with the golden gun.

You put one pistol back in the Tux's cummerbund in case the first one gets knocked from your hand and you keep the other one drawn incase there are other grunts waiting for you. The hotel room is very nice for the era, lot of plush and muted lighting. You clear the rooms one by one, and sure enough you find a naked dead girl in the master bedroom. She shows no sign of exterior trauma and the sheets fall artistically to cover bosom and hips. Despite being dead for lord knows how long she displays no discoloration or lividity. Yep, you're definitely in a bond movie.

Besides a small ice bucket filled with water and warm wine there isn't anything else here.

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Spoiler: initiative roll (click to show/hide)

Trooper 1: 3 (4)
Trooper 2: 3 (5)
Acolyte: 3 (1)
Altris Shiren: 5+1 (3+1) (Tantalus Implants)

Jamie Teague: 4

Dominique Wakeman: 4
Tarran Smith: 2
Trol Grane: 6 (2)
Taric Sizier: 4

Altris Shiren

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 07, 2011, 08:32:43 pm

Obviously, tear my hands out of Trol. Then snag the Irin shotgun from his hopefully dead or dying hands hands and fire it into Dominique. Close Range. Should be messy!

Now, Gentlemen, THIS is a party. I'll get out the streamers!

[Str 5+1, Confirm critical 5, Trol Soak 4+1, Luck 3 Vs 3, Will 5 Vs Will 1, Critical confirmed] Altris spreads his hands outwards in a quick motion, both hands suddenly outside Trol's body, stained and red. Bright blood and and grey loops pool on the floor beneath Trol as his knees collapse beneath him. Somewhat disdainfully you take the eviscerated brutes shotgun out of his rapidly cooling hands and turn it on the one who tried to cover you in acid. Bitch needs some respect. [Quickshot 5] The particle blast takes her by surprise, [Dom Armor roll 3-4] blasting fragments from her armor and flesh. [Armor -6 HP -19]

Trol is dying, Endurance save of 4 or better he gets an action and dies, else he just dies.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 07, 2011, 08:18:01 pm

THE ESSENCE OF TROL GRANE WILL LIVE ON!
Bite Shiren in the face, then shoot him one last time.

[Sanity 3] [Endurance save 4+1] Time for one... last... thing... Laying on your side in a pool of your own bile and innards you hear timmy whispering what to do... it sounds like a good plan. Altris took your shotgun, but nobody can take timmy away... [Melee 6, Confirm critical, Auto confirmed by perk.] In a last burst of strength you slam your knife directly through Shiren's knee. [Shiren soak 2] Yelling in pain Shiren drops to one knee. And you bite him in the face. No one ever suspects the facebite. [Melee 3+1 Vs Shiren dodge 3-2 crippled] You sink your teeth into the side of his face and clamp down, cold seeping into your bones and stilling your heart as your life's blood pumps onto the floor beneath you... or above you... it's all fuzzy.

Shiren is now wounded. Shiren is crippled, -2 to rolls that require legs while Trol's dagger is embedded in his knee. -1 when the knife is removed. Shiren has a dead body attached to his face, -3 to all rolls except psionics until said body is removed.

Trol Grane, Hero of the Unchained and Slayer of Fallen Praetor Hake Nohken has been killed.

---

Jamie Teague

Sweating and trembling Teague continues keeping up the self disrupting barrier that provides the light.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 07, 2011, 10:46:30 pm

Dom blinked. That was... what the fuck... She took a deep breath to calm down. He can't move while he's got his hands in... yeah... She had another trick up her sleeve. Focusing at neck height, she unleashed another blast of kinetic energy.

Using a Blade, default focus, 40 stamina for 4 kilonewtons of force, shaped like a guillotine. Aim it at Shiren as much as possible.

You can only watch in surprise as Altris rips Trol's belly open, too stunned to move as you picks up Trol's gun and shoots you with it. The flaming heat and pain of it brings you back to reality in time to see Trol stab the Warpriest through the knee and... Latch onto his face? Well you're never going to get another opening like this. [Blade 4kN, 4-1] (stamina -40) You've never done one before outside of the orientation program but you pull of a first try admirably, the only problem is that your aim is off... It's nearly invisible but you send a blade of kinetic energy with the force of a car wreck into the bastard who just shot you. [Shiren Dodge 1-5] Surprised, crippled, and with a corpse attached to his face Shiren takes the slightly mis-aimed blade straight through his left arm, losing it at the shoulder, as well as taking horrific damage to his armor and body. (Shiren Armor -20, Shiren is now severely Wounded.) As the blade's energy dissipates you feel incredibly weak, running on fumes.

Dominique is exhausted. Shiren is missing his left arm, -1 to using rifle and shotgun type weapons, -2 to Machine guns and assault rifles, -4 to larger.


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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 07, 2011, 07:45:23 pm

RRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. KILL THEM BOTH! OPEN FIRE!

Torn between disbelief and rage as Trol kills saun and then Altris kills Trol you open fire on Shiren with both barrels. [Marksman 3+1, 2+1] Rage makes your shots go a little wild, and you have to shoot through Trol's body some to get to Shiren. [Shiren Armor 3+2 body shield, 3-3+2 body shield] The gauss rounds lose alot of their power through Trol but the laser keeps its killing focus admirably. (Shiren armor -11, Shiren Armor -14 Shiren is severely wounded.)

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Trooper 2

[Morale 3+1] The trooper follows his leaders orders and falls back, [dex 4] Falling back into medium range from Taric, Tarran, and Teague before opening fire. [Quickshot 1-1] [Luck 5] The trooper fires and misses Taric by a mile.

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Trooper 1

[Morale 5+1] The other trooper also falls back, [Dex 4+1] meeting with the other trooper before firing on Taric. [Quickshot 3+2-1] He fires much more successfuly skinning a shot through Taric's cover and into his armored body. [Taric armor 2] (Armor -14 HP -8)

Trooper 1&2 are at short range from dom, Medium range from Taric, Tarran, And Teague.

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Acolyte

[Morale 4+1] The acolyte focusses on Dominique, send a surge of energy into her mind. [Surge, low. 6, confirm critical 4, Dom Passive empathetics 4, Luck 4 Vs luck 2] Dom's shield is good but she doesn't have the experience or sheer malicious intent of the acolyte and she slips up. Psychic static filling all of her senses, making her jerk and twitch.

-3 to all actions for one round, -2 for two, -1 for three.
---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 07, 2011, 07:53:33 pm

Try to guess the location of one of the Pirus. Shoot in that direction.

Over the din of combat you listen closely, [Observation 4] latching onto the sound of the familiar rushing roar of the last gun fired and shooting your dual Sleipners at that. [Quicshot 1-1-1-2 , 3-2-2-1+1] [Luck 2] Your cloud of bullets could only be deemed aimed in the loosest of terms. [Dom intuition 4] The corner of her exhausted mind registers that you're raising your weapons again and Dom hits the deck, getting clear of your extraordinarly large pattern of fire.

---
Status

Warning: Dominique Health below 50%

Dominique is exhausted.
Taric is fatigued.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 90/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Maintaining Mindbar Acolyte Armor corroding. -10 Armor(2) Acolyte corroding. -5HP(2)
Range,
Dom, Troll: short
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid

Altris Shiren
Health: Severely Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Combat Carapace 49/150 [Light coating of acid -2 Armor (1)]
Weapon: Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- [4, 14lbs, in hand] (One handed grip, -1 to shooting.)
Off Hand: none
Status: Mindbarred, Crippled -2 to legwork, corpse attached to face -3 to all non-psionic roll. Missing left arm, -1 to using rifle and shotgun type weapons, -2 to Machineguns and assault rifles, -4 to larger.
Range,
Dom, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Short

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, mindbarred
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: Slightly hurt
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 80/100.
Weapon: Piru Gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine, mindbarred
Range,
Dom, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: mid

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 29/100
Stamina: 10/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 25/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex, -3 to all actions for one round, -2 for two, -1 for three.
 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/70
Stamina: 20/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 59/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A10, E29, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: He's Dead Jim.
Stamina: Dead.
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 18/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex, Mortally wounded

Spoiler: Companions (click to show/hide)

Name: Jamie Teague
Class: Unchained Psionic
Description: A bright man, though more recently prone to brooding after losing his squad to a skirmish with the independents. He feels in debt to Tarran and his group for saving his life, though guilty for surviving where his own have died.
Personality Complication: Suicidal Recklessness, after losing the lives of the men and women he was sworn to protect Teague will go to suicidal lengths to ensure the safety of Tarran's group.
Skills: Fighting 1, Soak 1, Marksman 1, Kinetics 2, Empathetic 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 4
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Standard Body armor (Pristine 100/100), Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand), field rations x5, basic medical kit, .30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, ORS pack (1/3)   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 02:17:28 am

I shouldn't be blind anymore.

Anyway, TROLLLLLLLLLL!!! NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

"TRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!" Enraged at the death of my friend, charge Shiren and smash his face in via kick.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 02:20:58 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 02:17:28 am

I shouldn't be blind anymore.

Youre right, fixed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 03:12:03 am

I'm sorry, Trol, I really am. The devil offered me a deal to "save" you. But I choose not to.

It was a hard decision, until the devil told me the details.

I'm sorry, it pains me, but the deal is just too much of a cost for me.

Just thought you should know. Better than leaving this in the black.

Ed: Spoke too soon. It seems like The Devil has plans for you, Trol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 03:14:10 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 03:12:03 am

I'm sorry, Trol, I really am. The devil offered me a deal to "save" you. But I choose not to.

It was a hard decision, until the devil told me the details.

I'm sorry, it pains me, but the deal is just too much of a cost for me.

Just thought you should know. Better than leaving this in the black.

The Devil aint in the darkness, he's rattlin' round inside. :P

Let's just about next turn when it comes up shall we on...

ugh.

Sunday.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 03:17:47 am

Deal? Damnit, now I'm curious. Sorry Trol. ^^ I'm glad I didn't accidentally kill you though.

Exhausted and unprepared for the mental shock, Dom stumbled back and collapsed, twitching and incapable of forming any actual thought.

If I have to technically take an action, considering the turn as resting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 03:23:44 am

Spoiler: The Deal, if you're really, really interested. Excluding the... plans for Trol. (click to show/hide)

Read downward.

Quote from: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 02:24:24 am

"Devil went down to georgia, looking for a soul to steal. He was in a bind, way behind and looking to make a deal...

Your sanity, and I'll give you the ability to save Trol.


You're the party leader, your call.

Quote from: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 02:34:51 am

Dammit. You know how to make saying no impossible, don't you?

How bad is the insanity? Just wondering. Is it like what Trol had, or worse?

Quote from: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 02:37:44 am

More of Hakes brand, a good roll makes you a psychic juggernaut, a bad one makes you as weak and open as a child.

Of course there are other complications...

Namely having Trol's consciousness ride shotgun with yours.

You can still back away now and let him die. You really want to do this and save his life?

Quote from: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 02:42:31 am

As much as it pains me... I won't save him then.

It's worse for both of us and the next in line for the game if he just stays in my body. Just having him around talking to me and making me insane isn't exactly "saving".

Quote from: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 02:47:22 am

Oh you can get him out again, you'll have to actually or he'll kill you just by being there.

You'll need to find a new body for him, a working one. It won't do his psyche any favors but you can fix that later. He'll be body jumping essentially, later you might even get his consciousness digitized and upload him into an advanced deadhead. (In case your wondering that's what Hake was when he was flying you here, a deadhead advanced enough that the program running it didn't know it was a program.)

You could carry his mind for about a week before your sanity started to degrade past the point of now return, two minds were not meant for one body.

Quote from: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 03:03:40 am

AAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

You just know how to make me struggle to make a decision.

...

...No. I just can't save him. As much as it pains me, there are just so many things that are working against me, including my usefulness being determined by dice rolls for the rest of the game. And you know how much the RNG loves to roll 1s for me. Plus, since he's already insane, having two insane people on the team is not good.

Quote from: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 03:11:37 am

Mmm, the missions to invade your own mind and set things right again would be complex and difficult...

Well, looks like you choose to keep you sanity, and the GM doesn't get your soul.

Good thing I packed for contingencies eh?

....

*SPOILER REMOVED*

Quote from: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 03:13:19 am

You're... going to *SPOILER REMOVED*, aren't you?

Quote from: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 03:15:50 am

Well I'm going to try, the dice will tell if I succeed or not.

Ze Spy will enter play regardless, Trol's body is dead, his mind should keep for another couple minutes or so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 03:40:12 am

I was curious, and now I'm worried.  :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 04:01:59 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 03:40:12 am

I was curious, and now I'm worried.  :-\

Don't worry you won't be harmed anyore than you already are, probably.

Don't mind me, I'm just crossing the domains of man and God. That's what a GM is supposed to do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Ze Spy on April 08, 2011, 04:14:22 am

The Fuck is Tarran's Status inside Taric's Status?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 04:15:03 am

I'm a ninja, what can I say?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 04:16:46 am

Quote from: Ze Spy on April 08, 2011, 04:14:22 am

The Fuck is Tarran's Status inside Taric's Status?

*Waves Jedi Hand* This is not The Fuck you are looking for.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Ahra on April 08, 2011, 04:39:09 am

may trols soul find peace in the land of knives and surprise biting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 04:45:48 am

Quote from: Ahra on April 08, 2011, 04:39:09 am

may trols soul find peace in the land of knives and surprise biting.

Oh God, I owe him so much for letting me write that. I nearly died laughing over Shiren's cumaltive status. "Corpse attached to face" Still gets me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 04:50:18 am

Mmm, just occurred to me, I should really write up a new character as well. There's no way Dwarmin's going to let me survive for cutting his arm off. So, waitlist me behind Trol?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 04:52:06 am

There's now way he's going to survive missing an arm, a knife through one knee, and trol attached to his head either.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 04:53:23 am

Unless you're controlling his troopers, he still has several attacks a round.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 04:54:53 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 04:52:06 am

There's now way he's going to survive missing an arm, a knife through one knee, and trol attached to his head either.

And an enraged kick coming from me next turn.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 04:53:23 am

Unless you're controlling his troopers, he still has several attacks a round.

They're not doing all that good of a job, so don't worry too much.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 04:55:10 am

He controls the troopers mostly, but they have to take morale for every action now that he's been wounded. And the AI is going to be discouraging next round as well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Ze Spy on April 08, 2011, 04:58:08 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 04:55:10 am

they have to take moral for every action now

Like, what? Going BALE-istic on the Party?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 04:59:46 am

@Tarran: Yeah, but I have a -3 to all actions next turn, which I assume also applies to defense rolls. And you're still dual-wielding. o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 05:00:23 am

Tarran Ze-spy isn't going to be on the waiting list much longer. Last chance to shoot his ass full of holes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 05:03:16 am

If I roll a 1, please teleport my bullets into his ass.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 08, 2011, 05:07:57 am

But why don't I still feel anything, Shiren thought...the world becomes immaterial...

Now your making me angry! You know how hard it is to get a new one of these?

OOC: I figured as much. It was either going to be the shotgun or the knife that got me, but Trol had to be subdued. You might just survive now SeriousConcentrate- but if not for a heroic sacrifice, shiren would have got you too. Remember that!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:13:43 am

Keep firing!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 07:22:20 am

I get the feeling people like calling me Serious or SeriousConcentrate. Almost no one shortens it to SC. :3 Then again maybe no one's as lazy as I am...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:24:00 am

Eh, I think I only do it out of respect. In other news, this situation will be great for Taric's character, I now have a reason for him to go absolutely ballistic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 07:32:11 am

Quote from: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:24:00 am

Eh, I think I only do it out of respect. In other news, this situation will be great for Taric's character, I now have a reason for him to go absolutely ballistic.

Thanks. ^^ Personally I think it'll be fun to see what an angry Taric will do since calm Taric is already a bit crazy. Maybe Dwarmin's lucky that Shiren's on the way out...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:35:22 am

He's going to go all out. You can thank trollan for that.

I also call dibs on shiren's rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 07:38:41 am

Trol offed Saun and then Shiren killed him, which reduces the team's insanity by 2/3rds. Taric's all alone now. o.O So yeah, I'll back off of Shiren's rifle. Tarran, you cool with Taric taking that?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:43:23 am

Hey, insanity will end up going completely. Unless soulless killing machine also counts as insane.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 08, 2011, 07:43:56 am

Quote from: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:35:22 am

He's going to go all out. You can thank trollan for that.

I also call dibs on shiren's rifle.

The one that exploded? What I shot Dom with was Trol's shotgun, which I stole.

Techically, it belongs to no one now!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 07:44:58 am

Oh. I thought you lost it with your arm and you were dualwielding that and Trol's shotgun beforehand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:45:39 am

SONOVABITCH! I call dibs on the ruined carapace.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 08, 2011, 07:47:26 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 07:44:58 am

Oh. I thought you lost it with your arm and you were dualwielding that and Trol's shotgun beforehand.

Well, the acolyte still has a rifle, you know. WHOSE GUNNA CLAIM THAT?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 07:49:21 am

Taric can have the carapace and the rifle, as long as I can keep the bullets already put in me. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:50:10 am

Rifle and carapace are mine, I've got a few projects in mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 08, 2011, 07:52:09 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 07:49:21 am

Taric can have the carapace and the rifle, as long as I can keep the bullets already put in me. :3

If someone wants the armor, you'll have to capture it "alive"-it dies once it's taken too much damage, and I doubt you have the tools or knowledge to repair it easily.

So don't let Shiren pull off his "out with a bang" move, which he's going to do as soon as he removes Trol from his face.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:54:20 am

He'll still have a -3 bonus to that removal :P. And this is Taric, If he can't fix it no-one could.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 08:43:06 am

Gonna be up to you and Tarran since Dom's going to be selling for the foreseeable future, even moreso if what I suspect's going to happen does in fact happen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 08:47:52 am

Selling?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 08:50:07 am

Wrestling term; specifically acting injured. Like if you get hit with a chair, you sell it by lying there for however long and possibly getting pinned, kind of thing. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 08:51:05 am

Ah, so PLAYING dead... Just hope they don't see through the ruse. Or tarran doesn't dual-wield again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 08:54:27 am

I wish; Dom's badly hurt. Less than 30% HP, 10 stamina left, and the acolyte just ran sandpaper across her brain. :-\ Realistically she's not going to be able to move or do much for the next three rounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 08:55:30 am

Still. there hope that tarr-No wait, he'll still do it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 08:59:02 am

Well, we can hope. He can't be unlucky ALL the time... right...?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 08:59:33 am

We're fucked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Trollan on April 08, 2011, 09:30:07 am

Somebody keep my shotgun, my next character will wield it in memory of Trol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 08, 2011, 11:17:22 am

Quote from: Trollan on April 08, 2011, 09:30:07 am

Somebody keep my shotgun, my next character will wield it in memory of Trol.

We'll see...lol

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 11:46:09 am

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 08, 2011, 11:17:22 am

Quote from: Trollan on April 08, 2011, 09:30:07 am

Somebody keep my shotgun, my next character will wield it in memory of Trol.

We'll see...lol

I'm surprised you actually read my lore on that gun, that makes me very happy. Moment of truth people, Leaving today will be back sunday morning. Wish me luck.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 08, 2011, 11:48:29 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 08, 2011, 11:46:09 am

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 08, 2011, 11:17:22 am

Quote from: Trollan on April 08, 2011, 09:30:07 am

Somebody keep my shotgun, my next character will wield it in memory of Trol.

We'll see...lol

I'm surprised you actually read my lore on that gun, that makes me very happy. Moment of truth people, Leaving today will be back sunday morning. Wish me luck.

I really am a roleplayer.... little touches like that are pretty cool to me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 12:49:51 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 07:22:20 am

I get the feeling people like calling me Serious or SeriousConcentrate. Almost no one shortens it to SC. :3 Then again maybe no one's as lazy as I am...

Ehh, Serious or SeriousConcentrate sounds better to me than just SC.

Quote from: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 08:51:05 am

Ah, so PLAYING dead... Just hope they don't see through the ruse. Or tarran doesn't dual-wield again.

Hey.

Quote from: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 08:55:30 am

Still. there hope that tarr-No wait, he'll still do it.

HEY!

Quote from: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 08:59:33 am

We're fucked.

HEY!

You guys are assholes. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 12:53:19 pm

Err, It was just me saying it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 12:56:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 08:59:02 am

Well, we can hope. He can't be unlucky ALL the time... right...?

Serious may not have outright said it, but I can tell from the underlined that he has no hope for me. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 12:57:04 pm

Well, then we're just stating fact. Now go and distract Shiren.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 03:44:12 pm

Actually I just have no faith in the RNG giving you a decent roll on dual-wielding. It's not like you're planning on hitting us or anything. That's all. ^^

@PowderMiner: How's this? Just James Evan, no Bond stuff at all.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/JamesEvan.png)

--Irrelevance Alert--

Kine, Kine... Saun's former husband was named Kine and I keep thinking that name is a reference to something but I can't remember what.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 08, 2011, 08:22:12 pm

It's OK, except that his hair is golden-brown, not just blonde. And btw, what is he carrying? Edit: NVM. It's his sleeve. Right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 09:27:21 pm

He's adjusting his sleeve. All right, will edit this post with the revision.

EDIT: Golden-brown's kinda hard to do. o.O I think I got it though. Is this more the color you had in mind?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/JamesEvan2.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 08, 2011, 09:44:00 pm

Perfect. Thanks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2011, 09:51:19 pm

No problem. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 08, 2011, 10:56:57 pm

SO how exactly do I make it my avvy?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 10:58:23 pm

Go to your profile, get the URL for the image, put the URL into the specified text box.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 11:00:36 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 08, 2011, 10:40:45 pm

Right click on the image once Serious posts it, View it, copy the URL, go to Profile>Forum Profile and at the top there should be "Personalized Picture". Paste the URL in the blank area, save changes, profit!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 09, 2011, 08:30:37 am

Can't get to the url. Can someone post it? :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 09, 2011, 08:32:01 am

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/JamesEvan2.png

There it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 09, 2011, 11:38:26 am

Thanks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 09, 2011, 10:40:28 pm

Powder, Post an action or I'll slay your entire family.

Incidentally, I'm back, alive, and I free time again.

Go team, go.

(Little Tired, gonna go grab some caffeine and run the combat... Should be an interesting round.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Taricus on April 09, 2011, 10:41:19 pm

YAY!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 12:07:06 am

Spoiler: initiative roll (click to show/hide)

Trooper 1: 4 (2)
Trooper 2: 4 (3)
Acolyte: 3
Altris Shiren: 3+1-3 (1-3) (Tantalus Implants)

Jamie Teague: 4 (4)

Dominique Wakeman: 1-3
Tarran Smith: 5
Trol Grane: Last
Taric Sizier: 5

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 08, 2011, 07:13:43 am

Keep firing!

You continue shooting through Trol's dead body and into the Warpriest. [Marksman 3+1+1, Marksman 2+1] Once again Trol's body absorbs a substantial part of the damage, [Shiren Armor 4+2, 4+2-3, bodyshield] but slugs and lasers tear through spattering Shiren with even more gore.  (Shiren Armor -9, -7, Shiren is near death)

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 08, 2011, 02:17:28 am

"TRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!" Enraged at the death of my friend, charge Shiren and smash his face in via kick.

Your vision clearing you charge Shiren down, [Dex 5] closing the distance in a few flying strides. As you reach warpriest Altris you throw yourself into a flying leap, right foot leading.  [Melee 3+1 Vs Shiren Dodge 2+1-3-2] Your foot connects with the side of Shiren's face not covered by Trol's teeth. [Str 4+1 Momentum, Shiren Endurance 1 (bonus negated)] Already under too much stress from the weight of a body on it his neck snaps from the power of your flying kick, killing him.

Altrish Shiren, Warpriest of the Technocracy has been killed.

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Jamie Teague

Not understanding the confusion and the screaming Teague splits the shield of light in half so that he can see through, sending a fountain of shadows through the room. The scene of the battle is terrible, and one that brings back memories for him. He sees Shiren lying dead on the ground, Ellen's ruined body, and Trol expiring in a puddle of his own blood and intestines. This cannot be, not again. Trol had killed Hake, he was real hero. Jamie, well he was just a former captain who couldn't even keep his own men alive.

It could be done, it had been done before when the matriarch had been killed to defeat the abomination... Perhaps he could do it again now, and save hero at the cost of his life, something he'd been prepared to do from the moment he'd told Joseph he wanted the assignment. Letting the shields go to run out the last of their energy he bolts for Trol's body. [Dex 4] Scrambling over blood and bits of Saun's charred flesh -No time to think of that now- he moves to Trol, kneeling in the dead man's intestines. [Active Empathetics 4+1, 5, 4+1, +2 personality, Difficulty 15, passed]

Fight like demons, love like angels, die like men.- Motto of the Unchained infantry

Jamie Teague, Unchained Psionic and former captain has been killed.

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Trooper 2

[Morale 3-2-1, No CO, CO killed this turn] Watching their commanding officer get his neck broken by a flying kick from the Unchained leader had a profound effect on the trooper. [Will 1, Int 1] Panicking he runs for the elevator, squeezing through immediately as the doors open. As the doors close and the trooper vanishes the elevator begins to hum dangerously, and a massive pulse travels up the magnetic rails that support the elevator turning it into a massive gauss cannon. The trooper doesn't even have time to scream before the G-forces break his bones and the elevator collides with the top of the shaft. 

Trooper 2 has been killed for being a moron.

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Trooper 1

[Morale 3-2-1, no CO, CO killed this turn] Like the other trooper the man panics when shiren dies. [Will 5] Unlike the other trooper he keeps his head and falls back as far under cover of the heatsink as he possibly can.

Trooper 1 is under cover -2 to ranged attacks against him, -1 to outgoing ranged attacks.

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Acolyte

[Morale 5-1-1, No CO, CO killed this turn] With more training in how to act without a captain the acolyte manages to carry through with Shiren's orders after his death. Turning his attention on Dom he drops the mindbar he's been holding up and focusing a general wave of kinetic acceleration, heating the air around her. [Pyrokinesis 4+1-2] The air grows blisteringly hot around her, [Dom Passive Kinetics 3-3] and with her mind fogged she can barely even register that its hot, let alone defend herself. (Dom HP -15)

Damage this turn 15, damage will be done each turn at 5 less per turn unless focus is kept.

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Trol Grane

Your body was dead, but for a couple minutes your mind continued to tick on behind dead eyes. The couple minutes that Teague needed to make the switch. Teague dies in your ruined body, and you, you slowly come to awareness wearing Teague's flesh. The revelation that you have a beating heart and a living body again practically makes you cackle with insane glee.

(Strange body, no skill bonuses for 3 turns. Your new stats are those of Teague but you get to keep your skills.)

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Status

DANGER: Dominique Health below 25%

Dominique is exhausted.
Taric is fatigued.
Trol Grane is fatigued

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 80/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status:  Acolyte Armor corroding. -10 Armor(1) Acolyte corroding. -5HP(1)
Range,
Dom, Troll: short
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid


Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 16/100
Stamina: 10/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 25/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex, -3 to all actions for one round, -2 for two, -1 for three.
 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/70
Stamina: 20/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 59/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A15, E17, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A15, E40 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair

Spoiler: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: He's Dead Jim.
Stamina: Dead.
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 18/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex, Mortally wounded

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 30/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 76/170
Attire: Unchained Jumpsuit [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs)
ORS pack (1/3) (Neg)   
Status: Strange body, no skill bonuses for 3 turns. Your new stats are those of Teague but you get to keep your skills. Need new host in 25 turns.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 A heroic demise, and a facebite.
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 12:13:01 am

Told you The Devil had a plan for you, Trollan.

"RAAAAGGGGHHHHH! YOU'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!"

Shoot the Acolyte.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 12:18:54 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 12:13:01 am

Told you The Devil had a plan for you, Trollan.

I was working out how difficult how to make these fights, so I wanted a failsafe in case it became a situation where it was nearly impossible to survive. Granted the unchained are less likely to give you support now, and constantly getting your lackeys dead makes it harder to hire new ones later. Still better than killing players though.

'Course Taric might have a few choice words for Trol when he realizes what went down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 01:04:58 am

Damn forgot this in the main post but it is kind of important.

AI

The communications system buzzes to life again, letting the strangely familiar AI speak. "The cruiser Michael has entered high orbit, they will be in position to deploy shuttles in 6 minutes."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 01:18:29 am

"That can't be good!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 04:27:15 am

Dom continued to lie there like a rag doll, barely able to function due to the mind blast and her swiftly deteriorating condition. She tried to ask for help, but she was in too much pain and too exhausted to speak. She managed to move a hand through the blood pooling around her body, leaving a smear across the floor, but couldn't even raise it to try and get some attention. Her eyelids felt heavy, too heavy to keep open. Tarran had said he had felt cold, but she felt warm, like she was lying in the grass on a hot summer day. Guess this is it then... For Saun and Trol and me... Damn it! I should've been more careful on the stairs... should've tried the blade earlier. Maybe they would still be alive. Unaware she was crying, she closed her eyes. At least I kept the boss alive... and Taric and Teague are gonna be OK too.

Interesting. :D Not what I thought was going to go down.

Spoiler: What I thought would happen and why (click to show/hide)

Since Tarran refused to take Trol in, and it seemed like Draignean was going to bodyhop him anyway, I figured Dom was going to end up being the new receptacle. After all, she and Trol had sparred empathetically before and broken each others barriers, so it would be reasonable to assume they still had a psychic connection of some sort that he could travel through. Additionally, Dominique had just gotten mind-blasted and was very injured so she was extremely vulnerable to someone else jumping into her mind. Considering Dom's aversion to letting others know her mind though it was best that Draignean went this route, I think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 05:39:07 am

I thought he'd just lie there dead...

Switch targets. Open fire on the Acolyte if he's still alive, chase down the other trooper if tarran killed him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Powder Miner on April 10, 2011, 09:20:45 am

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT MY FAMILY  :'(

James turned around, went out of the room, and continued to look around. He held his gun up- He wanted to make sure he wasn't just killed there, even though that obviously never happened in bond movies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 09:41:16 am

In all seriousness, I thought i would just be forced to relive all Trol's worst parts of his life. Im actually perfectly fine with this.
Am I still insane?

"Simon Cowell!" Grab my shotgun from shiren, teabag him, then join the fight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 09:43:34 am

"The fuck?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 09:45:31 am

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 09:41:16 am

In all seriousness, I thought i would just be forced to relive all Trol's worst parts of his life. Im actually perfectly fine with this.
Am I still insane?

"Ugh, why do I have a killer stomach ache?" Follow the group?

You're still insane and you keep your perk as those are both personality based, just remember that you're wearing Teague's meatsuit and all your stats are different.

It is worth mentioning that Carapace that Shiren is wearing still alive,though you'll need a high field surgery roll to remove it without killing it.

Oh yeah, and you'll die in 25 turns if you don't find another body to host you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 09:50:34 am

If taric finds out that's trol, you might want to cut that down...

SC, After you get healed would you mind helping me get that carapace off that old man?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 09:53:36 am

Dom's slowly getting cooked alive and bleeding to death from multiple bullet wounds. >.> Even after she gets healed she may not be able to do anything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 09:56:17 am

...Fuck...

Also taunt that acolyte. "Tarran!, Extinguish dom's fire for us!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Dwarmin on April 10, 2011, 10:43:06 am

Well played!

I can only hope Dom survives, though. I can't enjoy killing off the players after I die!

Shiren will see you guys in the next chapter Hell!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 11:46:34 am

Dwarin, If you start hell's invasion i'm going to stuff imps up into you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 01:24:05 pm

Yeah, I'll need someone to take some damage and haul Dom out of the superheated air. Even if you kill the acolyte this turn I'm still set to take 15 damage and that'll put me on 1 HP, then next turn I'm dead since the pyrokinesis with either inflict 15HP for a live acolyte or 10HP if he's dead. >.> Unless I'm wrong and killing him this turn will reduce the pyro's damage to 10 HP, in which case I can survive two more turns of it but either way I'm probably going to end up looking like Herbert Wallace. (http://www.sigraem.com/uploads/posts/2008-07/1215095512_77f.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 01:25:17 pm

Damnit, now Taric's probably knock down a few walls.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 01:33:21 pm

Everyone's posted haven't they?

Ah, well I'd better get working on the turn then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 01:45:21 pm

Yeah, don't worry about it. It happens to all of us. Taric & I are just killing time anyway. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 02:31:23 pm

3 more things:

1: Could I get a repost of Teague's stats?

2: Can I bodyhop anybody, or only dead people?

3: I think that a reverse of pyrokinesis should be cryokinesis, which does less damage than pyrokinesis, but has an effect on the initiative of the person cryo'd.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 02:34:49 pm

James Evan/Bond

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 10, 2011, 09:20:45 am

James turned around, went out of the room, and continued to look around. He held his gun up- He wanted to make sure he wasn't just killed there, even though that obviously never happened in bond movies.

You exit your hotel room keeping a pistol at the ready, you scare the living daylights out of a cleaning woman by pointing a pistol at her head. [Speech 5+2 you're James Bond] Luckily you smooth everything over by telling her that you're Bond, James Bond. Straightening your Tuxedo you head down to the main floor of the building which happens to be a casino, being James Bond you've got about 50K credit here.

[intuition 3] Something tickles at the edge of your mind, a brief and primal urge to run.

---

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Trooper 1: 4 (4)
Acolyte: 5 (3)

Dominique Wakeman: 3-2
Tarran Smith: 4 (3)
Trol Grane: 3
Taric Sizier: 5 (4)

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 05:39:07 am

Switch targets. Open fire on the Acolyte if he's still alive, chase down the other trooper if tarran killed him.

Also taunt that acolyte.

The energy in your rifle is running low, but you think you can pull out another burst. Aiming your laser in you take a moment to taunt the acolyte before shooting him. [5+1 Vs Will 1 (Bonus negated)] "Hey you gutless son of a fatherless dog-raped whore, grow a goddamn pair and try somebody who isn't already down you shit-swilling, church of the whore-planet, mind-fucked bastard!" Your elegant tapestry of obscenity apparently hits some sensitive spots, throbbing veins pulse in his forehead and all of his attention focuses on you. Shooting would be good anytime now. [Quickshot 4+1] The gauss burst from the Frankenstein rips up his armor plenty, [Armor 2] making a thin trickle of blood seep through. (Armor -16, Acolyte is still wounded.)

Acolyte is in enraged, he will attack Taric every turn with anything at hand.

---

Acolyte

Enraged the acolyte shifts his focus away from Dom, extending an arm to Taric. [Slam, odd direction, 5', 20Kn, 4-1] Closing his fist and suddenly dropping his arm like a hammer. An crushing wave of force smashes Taric from above, [Taric Passive kinetics 1] catching him completely by surprise and pinning him to the ground with two tons of force. [Taric soak 4] He avoids blacking out under the sudden compression, his body smashing into the ground and then bouncing back partially up again. (Taric Health -17, Taric is woozy -1 to precision rolls.)

--- 

Trooper 1

[Morale 2-1] [Will 2]  The remaining trooper hides behind the heat sink and prays.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 12:13:01 am

"RAAAAGGGGHHHHH! YOU'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!"

Shoot the Acolyte.

Raging you fire your weapons on the acolyte that's now bearing down on Taric. [Quickshot 5+1-1, 4+1+1-2] You bring the two SMGs to bear on the Technocrat psionic and let loose, actually managing to hit him this time. [Acolyte armor roll 4]  [Acolyte Armor -12, -9, Acolyte is heavily wounded)

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 09:41:16 am

"Simon Cowell!" Grab my shotgun from shiren, teabag him, then join the fight.

[Sanity 2, Insanity 5, Target find 2, Imaginary] You grab your shotgun back and cover your eyes, overwhelmed by the brightness of all the angels... The bright is fading though, weeping at the beauty of it all you shoot the darkness, trying to drive it back.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 04:27:15 am

Dom continued to lie there like a rag doll, barely able to function due to the mind blast and her swiftly deteriorating condition. She tried to ask for help, but she was in too much pain and too exhausted to speak. She managed to move a hand through the blood pooling around her body, leaving a smear across the floor, but couldn't even raise it to try and get some attention. Her eyelids felt heavy, too heavy to keep open. Tarran had said he had felt cold, but she felt warm, like she was lying in the grass on a hot summer day. Guess this is it then... For Saun and Trol and me... Damn it! I should've been more careful on the stairs... should've tried the blade earlier. Maybe they would still be alive. Unaware she was crying, she closed her eyes. At least I kept the boss alive... and Taric and Teague are gonna be OK too.

The heat is getting uncomfortable and you instinctively try to crawl away, [Dex 3-2] your limbs just don't seem to function like they aught too... Still... you can just lie here...

HP -10

----

Teague is no longer maintaining the light source, it will dim and decrease the accuracy of shots by 4/6ths and then fade entirely the turn after next.

 
Status

DANGER: Dominique Health below 10%

Dominique is exhausted.
Taric is fatigued.
Trol Grane is fatigued

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocracy Acolyte
Health: Heavily Wounded
Attire: Black jumpsuit. RCF Hostile Environment Suit 33/125
Weapon: Basilisk pulse rifle
Off Hand: none
Status:  Enraged at Taric
Range,
Dom, Troll: short
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid


Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine
Range,
Dom, Saun, Troll: Melee
Taric, Tarran, Teague: Mid

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 6/100
Stamina: 10/100
Carried Weight: 122/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 25/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex, -2 for two, -1 for three.
 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 39/70
Stamina: 20/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 59/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A10, E12, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 132/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair

Spoiler: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: He's Dead Jim.
Stamina: Dead.
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 18/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex, Mortally wounded

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 30/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 76/170
Attire: Unchained Jumpsuit [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs, in hand)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs)
ORS pack (1/3) (Neg)   
Status: Strange body, no skill bonuses for 3 turns. Your new stats are those of Teague but you get to keep your skills. Need new host in 24 turns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 02:37:53 pm

Keep firing while continuing to insult him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 02:39:21 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 02:31:23 pm

3 more things:

1: Could I get a repost of Teague's stats?

Already updated, 1st page, under Trol's name.

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 02:31:23 pm

2: Can I bodyhop anybody, or only dead people?

Only the living, you just have to obliterate their own mind first via psychic dueling. (Like control except instead of subjugating you're obliterating.) Body-snatching a dead person would kill you, just as it did Teague.

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 02:31:23 pm

3: I think that a reverse of pyrokinesis should be cryokinesis, which does less damage than pyrokinesis, but has an effect on the initiative of the person cryo'd.

Yes you could do that, you can also use that field to counteract a particle acceleration field. (A standard pyro-kinetic burst.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 02:39:59 pm

Put Dominique out and try to heal her with her own Basic Medkit.

"Hold on you, I'm not going to let you die after saving me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 03:00:06 pm

Dom tried to raise her head from the ground again, but failed to even open her eyes. It's... too hot... Every breath she managed to take feel like it was burning her lungs. But even as she registered the heat her arms and legs felt cold and distant, like ghosts. She thought she heard Taric yell and a sound that might have been gunfire. A lot of gunfire. Tarran must still be using his machine guns. That was good. It took all of her effort but she managed to crack an eye open. At first she didn't even register the change because the light was fading. That's... not good... She could see her hand beginning to blister from heat and concentrated on it.

After a few seconds she managed to twitch a finger sideways, leaving a smaller bloody streak on the floor. ...it's too hot... must be psionics... In the distance she could dimly see the acolyte she had attacked earlier through a haze, and she closed her eye again. That's definitely what it was. Without the ability to move or even focus her thoughts clearly enough to use her own psionics, she was going to burn to death. Not how Dominique wanted to go, but in her current state it didn't seem to matter.

She thought she felt something pulling on her and heard a familiar voice, but she couldn't place it. "T-tar...ran...?" she managed after a few seconds. She twitched a finger at the acolyte. "Pyro... kinesis... need to... move away... you'll burn too..."

Thanks Tarran. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 03:04:40 pm

put some light cryokinesis on dom, stop the burning.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 03:06:29 pm

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 03:11:55 pm

Don't worry Taric, the RNG isn't that cruel*.

_{*Yes he is that cruel I'm spitting bullshit out.}

She'll pull through**.

_{**Unless the RNG decides to be a bastard.}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 03:47:31 pm

On the plus side, I do believe Tarran is 2 for 2 on dual-wielding now. ^^ Guess that means we can't make fun of him for it anymore.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 03:50:57 pm

Third times the charm however.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 06:21:13 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 03:00:06 pm

She thought she felt something pulling on her and heard a familiar voice, but she couldn't place it. "T-tar...ran...?" she managed after a few seconds. She twitched a finger at the acolyte. "Pyro... kinesis... need to... move away... you'll burn too..."

Ohh, me heartstrings. They do be twangin'.

I believe you asked a question about Kine earlier, it's an archaic word for deer or cattle. I can never remember which, but it's used in several of the better books that have vampires in them, you may have heard it there. (Not Frickin' Twilight) It just popped into my head when I was creating her.

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 03:11:55 pm

Don't worry Taric, the RNG isn't that cruel*.

_{*Yes he is that cruel I'm spitting bullshit out.}

She'll pull through**.

_{**Unless the RNG decides to be a bastard.}

As the GM I'm sure nothing will go wrong at all.***

_{***Unless Trol freezes Dom and Tarran into meat bricks or Tarran accidentally stabs her with a scalpel while treating her or the trooper behind the heatsink tries to shoot Tarran and misses or Trol continues flipping out and shoots her...}



Running turn around now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 06:25:52 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 06:21:13 pm

As the GM I'm sure nothing will go wrong at all.***

_{***Unless Trol freezes Dom and Tarran into meat bricks or Tarran accidentally stabs her with a scalpel while treating her or the trooper behind the heatsink tries to shoot Tarran and misses or Trol continues flipping out and shoots her...}

Yes. Clearly there's no way this will go wrong****.

_{****Everything will go wrong and I'll have to carry Dom in my body which will be weird.}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 07:07:12 pm

Personally I'm banking on the hope that the RNG is going to be happy with killing two members of the party and will spare Dom. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:09:00 pm

If dom dies, there'll be four dead squadmates.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Powder Miner on April 10, 2011, 07:10:16 pm

Four? Saun-1 Jamie-2 Dom...-3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 07:10:42 pm

I'm counting Trol as living, since even if he's in Teague's body he's still Trol Grane.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:11:20 pm

Trol (Again)- 4

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 07:35:27 pm

Spoiler: Initiative Roll (click to show/hide)

Trooper 1: 3 (6)
Acolyte: 4

Dominique Wakeman: 5-2 (5-2)
Tarran Smith: 2
Trol Grane: 2
Taric Sizier: 1

Acolyte

Still completely focused on Taric the acolyte waits until he gets before hitting him with another blast of force. [Slam 1' focus 5 kN, 5-2] Striking Taric's knee with a thousand pound hammer of energy, [Taric Passive kinetics 4+1] Taric is prepared this time and is able to divert most of the blow around himself, sliding backwards only slightly under the bone breaking slam. (Stamina -10)

---

Trooper

[Morale 3-1] [Will 4] The trooper finally dares to peek out from cover long enough to shoot at Taric, [Quickshot 1-1-1] [Luck 5] he drops his bloody rifle he's shaking so badly, and he barely recovers it before scrambling back behind cover. Yeah, core of butter in these guys.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 03:00:06 pm

Dom tried to raise her head from the ground again, but failed to even open her eyes. It's... too hot... Every breath she managed to take feel like it was burning her lungs. But even as she registered the heat her arms and legs felt cold and distant, like ghosts. She thought she heard Taric yell and a sound that might have been gunfire. A lot of gunfire. Tarran must still be using his machine guns. That was good. It took all of her effort but she managed to crack an eye open. At first she didn't even register the change because the light was fading. That's... not good... She could see her hand beginning to blister from heat and concentrated on it.

After a few seconds she managed to twitch a finger sideways, leaving a smaller bloody streak on the floor. ...it's too hot... must be psionics... In the distance she could dimly see the acolyte she had attacked earlier through a haze, and she closed her eye again. That's definitely what it was. Without the ability to move or even focus her thoughts clearly enough to use her own psionics, she was going to burn to death. Not how Dominique wanted to go, but in her current state it didn't seem to matter.

She thought she felt something pulling on her and heard a familiar voice, but she couldn't place it. "T-tar...ran...?" she managed after a few seconds. She twitched a finger at the acolyte. "Pyro... kinesis... need to... move away... you'll burn too..."

Too exhausted to recall anything from your orientation all you can really do is lie there in the searing heat, nothing in life ever prepared you for this. [Stamina roll 5-2+1] The heat and the slow return of your senses is galvanizing though, and you feel a bit more energy course through you. (Stamina +10)

-5 HP

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 03:04:40 pm

put some light cryokinesis on dom, stop the burning.

[sanity 2, Insanity 2] Leaping into action to save your friend you- oh hey! Shiny!  You spend a solid two minutes staring at your armored sleeves and how they catch the fading light.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 02:39:59 pm

Put Dominique out and try to heal her with her own Basic Medkit.

"Hold on you, I'm not going to let you die after saving me."

Grimacing at the sudden wave of ambient heat (HP -5) you move to treat Dom, getting her own med kit out of her pack. [Fighting 4, dex 4+1, Int 2, luck 2, Treatment 13/20] There isn't a lot you can do for the burns now but you pack gauze and cooling bandages over them, her main injuries are much more severe demanding of your attention.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 02:37:53 pm

Keep firing while continuing to insult him.

Scrambling up you deflect his next wave of force at some cost to yourself and you fire another salvo of gauss slugs at him. [Quickshot 5+1, Confirm critical 6, Acolyte armor 5, Super-critical confirmed] Grinning somewhat madly you aim your Frankenstein at him and fire, pounding out another five slugs that shred the Acolyte's face, skull, and spine, ripping away the expression of rage that painted his features before. He dies without a sound.

---

AI

Nathaniels voice speaks up again as the light fades away to near nothing. "Archangel class cruiser Michael is in Orbit over the base, it isn't deploying shuttles... Cruiser is diverting power from main engines to weapons, you know I'm just a talking computer but I've got a great personality and a heart of gold, and I'd REALLY appreciate getting out of here..."

---

Jordan Yule, Command Bridge

Finally. 'Convincing' the captain that they needed to personally investigate the hidden distress signal had been a chore, he hadn't wanted to have to do that as it took some of the creativity and adaptability out of them but he was much more pliant now. His fists tightened at his sides, the gall of the man... Eridani's chain of command had become somewhat lacking it seemed, its officers too proud and its grunts too stupid. Thing were going to have to change, there were other matters to attend now though.

"Grand-Arbiter, we have scans of the outpost. Mild structural damage to the exterior, the radiation makes it difficult to get a higher resolution but it could be standard meteorite damage. The facility's core is running at 96% of expected efficiency, well within expected deviance. No radiation leaks can be detected, multiple fresh vehicle tracks can be traced leaving the facility, but tracking them through the forest will be difficult. All recent logged reports in the facility have been positive, no negative activity."

The Arbiter's mind rolled through the information, noting that this was at least someone who knows how to give a report and not tack their own opinion onto the end for no good reason. There was something up here, and there was only one way to confirm it. "Open a communications channel, port 00821."

After a few minutes a light blinked to life and glowed on the holographic panel in front of Arbiter Yule. "Ready to send, Sir."

Perhaps subjugating the captain had served a greater purpose if the crew had learned its place so quickly before it, an experiment he would repeat later... Opening the communications he took a breath and carefully kept his voice level when speaking. "The hand of the king that the sceptre hath borne, The brow of the priest that the mitre hath worn, The eye of the sage, and the heart of the brave, Are hidden and lost in the depths of the grave." For a moment all was silent, and then the comm sent a message back in text, a simple confirmation. Then it began scrolling text, reading off the status of the embedded biometric tags for the command personnel. More than 84% had flat vitals.


The decision from the Arbiter was immediate. "Glass it, shunt power of from the engines to bombardment platforms. Bring heavy beams into position and lock thermobaric StG missiles on anything leaving the facility."


Status

DANGER: Dominique Health below 10%

Dominique is exhausted.
Taric is exhausted.
Trol Grane is fatigued

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: Piru gauss rifle
Off Hand: none
Status: Fine
Range,
Dom, Trol, Tarranl: Short
Taric: Mid

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 1/100
Stamina: 20/100
Carried Weight: 117/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 25/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex, -2 for two, -1 for three.
 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 39/70
Stamina: 10/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 59/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E7, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 137/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Basic Medkit (3/5 5lbs, in use)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair

Spoiler: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: He's Dead Jim.
Stamina: Dead.
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 18/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status:  Technocracy complex, Mortally wounded

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 30/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 76/170
Attire: Unchained Jumpsuit [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs, in hand)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs)
ORS pack (1/3) (Neg)   
Status: Strange body, no skill bonuses for 3 turns. Your new stats are those of Teague but you get to keep your skills. Need new host in 23 turns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:40:07 pm

"Fair enough Nat, but would you mind helping us getting you out of here alive?" Fire some rounds at the trooper, Telling him to surrender while I'm at it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 07:43:28 pm

O.O We're all dead.

Without much choice in the matter, Dominique laid still as Tarran began to work on her wounds. "Thanks... Tarran..." she managed to say through cracked lips. She was still feeling the pain of the burns and bullets, but her energy was returning slightly, and her body felt more responsive to her commands. She still felt she could do with a long sleep, but she was determined to try to stay awake until they were out. She wasn't going to be any more of a burden than she had to be. "You're the best boss I ever had..." Dom giggled nonsensically, feeling dazed from blood loss.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 07:47:04 pm

Shit.

Well, it's been nice knowing you, guys, but ship-based weapons aren't good for your health.

"DON'T YOU DARE DIE ON ME!" If fire is still burning, carry Dom out of it. If fire isn't still burning, heal Dom again!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:49:27 pm

Don't be silly, We aren't going to die yet, we're the main characters. Unless you're taking about Trol...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 07:52:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:49:27 pm

Don't be silly, We aren't going to die yet, we're the main characters.

Say that to the gigantic laser/plasma beams being aimed at us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 07:53:35 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 06:21:13 pm

I believe you asked a question about Kine earlier, it's an archaic word for deer or cattle. I can never remember which, but it's used in several of the better books that have vampires in them, you may have heard it there. (Not Frickin' Twilight) It just popped into my head when I was creating her.

I don't read Twilight. -___________________- Anyway, I was thinking more like sci-fi, but maybe it was Joss Whedon. I was thinking Firefly/Serenity but then it occurred to me it might've been BtVS or Angel I heard it on. I'm gonna go look those up and see if there's a Kine in any of them, and edit this post if I get a positive result.

EDIT: Nope, wasn't any of those. This is just gonna be one of those things that nags at me, I guess.  :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:55:02 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 07:52:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:49:27 pm

Don't be silly, We aren't going to die yet, we're the main characters.

Say that to the gigantic laser/plasma beams being aimed at us.

Can't run it if we're ALL dead. So nice knowing you guys, I'm outta here!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 08:14:06 pm

Isnt it a technocracy ship over a technocracy part of the base?
"WEEEEEEEEVIIIIILS!!!!!!" Get the fuck outta there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 09:19:17 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 08:14:06 pm

Isnt it a technocracy ship over a technocracy part of the base?
"WEEEEEEEEVIIIIILS!!!!!!" Get the fuck outta there.

Yep, and you might want to hold off on the GTFOing. There's no way you're going to run down the stairs and make it back to the garage, jack an armadillo or a pair of wasps, and then evade the StG missiles before Yule turns this place into a burning heap of slag.

Powder miner, this would be a great time for you to post an action.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 07:53:35 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 06:21:13 pm

I believe you asked a question about Kine earlier, it's an archaic word for deer or cattle. I can never remember which, but it's used in several of the better books that have vampires in them, you may have heard it there. (Not Frickin' Twilight) It just popped into my head when I was creating her.

I don't read Twilight. -___________________- Anyway, I was thinking more like sci-fi, but maybe it was Joss Whedon. I was thinking Firefly/Serenity but then it occurred to me it might've been BtVS or Angel I heard it on. I'm gonna go look those up and see if there's a Kine in any of them, and edit this post if I get a positive result.

EDIT: Nope, wasn't any of those. This is just gonna be one of those things that nags at me, I guess.  :-\

Dresden Files? That's the only one that I get off the top of my head.

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 07:52:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:49:27 pm

Don't be silly, We aren't going to die yet, we're the main characters.

Say that to the gigantic laser/plasma beams being aimed at us.

Focused Anti-proton beams actually, has the neat side effect of emitting heavy EM interference as it slices and dices.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 09:20:58 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 09:19:17 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 07:52:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:49:27 pm

Don't be silly, We aren't going to die yet, we're the main characters.

Say that to the gigantic laser/plasma beams being aimed at us.

Focused Anti-proton beams actually, has the neat side effect of emitting heavy EM interference as it slices and dices.

Running turn now.

...

Crap. Even worse.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 09:21:55 pm

So there's no way to escape? >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 09:28:13 pm

Not until the plot saves us...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Dwarmin on April 10, 2011, 09:57:59 pm

You guys can head up to the roof and take Shiren's personal hover yacht to safety.

Trust me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 09:58:40 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 07:40:07 pm

"Fair enough Nat, but would you mind helping us getting you out of here alive?" Fire some rounds at the trooper, Telling him to surrender while I'm at it.

You fire a burst of fire across the trooper and demand his surrender, [Morale 2-2] your are answered immediately by the trooper throwing his rifle and his knife out from cover, quickly followed by a gauss clip and an energy cell. Well that was easy. Nathaniel goes silent for minute as the darkness falls into the room completely, replying after considering for a moment. "There's a landing platform for the hoity toity personnel at the top of this tower, there's an atmospheric shuttle still in there. You get me there and I can pilot it wherever the hell you want to go. The only way up though is through the elevator that the trooper just busted, you only have ten minutes or so before the cruiser is ready to fire. If you're very very lucky the shielding on this facility will hold for another eight or nine. I can restore lighting under emergency conditions, but I can't override the command locks until then."

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 07:47:04 pm

"DON'T YOU DARE DIE ON ME!" If fire is still burning, carry Dom out of it. If fire isn't still burning, heal Dom again!

 

The heat from the Acolyte's psionic attack has mostly dissipated, and the air is uncomfortable, not scalding.  You continue working on Dominiques injuries. [Fighting 5, dex 2, int 3, luck 4, Treatment 27/20] (Dom HP +10) You've staunched the worst of the bleeding and closed the gaping injuries, she's still in bad shape but she won't die if she sneezes now. One of the ORS packs off of Trol's corpse might help.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 07:43:28 pm

Without much choice in the matter, Dominique laid still as Tarran began to work on her wounds. "Thanks... Tarran..." she managed to say through cracked lips. She was still feeling the pain of the burns and bullets, but her energy was returning slightly, and her body felt more responsive to her commands. She still felt she could do with a long sleep, but she was determined to try to stay awake until they were out. She wasn't going to be any more of a burden than she had to be. "You're the best boss I ever had..." Dom giggled nonsensically, feeling dazed from blood loss.

You can stand now, and you do so feebly with Tarran's help up, you're going to need to get out of here fast and you aren't going to be able to do that on your back. You're going to need to rest now, a hoard of toddlers with safety scissors could do in right now.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 08:14:06 pm

"WEEEEEEEEVIIIIILS!!!!!!" Get the fuck outta there.

Not seeing any exits that wouldn't get you killed in the long run you instead transfer items from your corpse onto this body.

Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Added.


10:00 Until bombardment commences.

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Piru Gauss rifle 1/6 1/6
.45 gauss clips x1
energy cell x3
combat knife x4
Smoke grenade x2
Saun's Hostile environment helmet
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5
RCF Hostile environment suit 28/125
Combat Carapace (Alive, attached to Shiren) 31/150

Status

DANGER: Dominique Health below 15%

Dominique is exhausted.
Taric is exhausted.
Trol Grane is fatigued

Spoiler: NPC (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper
Health: Fine
Attire: Black jumpsuit. Medium body armor, 100/100.
Weapon: none
Off Hand: none
Status: Surrendering.
Range,
Dom, Trol, Tarran: Short
Taric: Mid

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 11/100
Stamina: 20/100
Carried Weight: 117/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 25/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex, -1 for three.
 

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 39/70
Stamina: 10/70
Carried Weight: 95/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 59/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E2, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 137/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Riot Shield (10lbs)
Guard Magkey
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair

Spoiler: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: He's Dead Jim.
Stamina: Dead.
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 18/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Status:  Technocracy complex, Mortally wounded

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 30/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 76/170
Attire: Unchained Jumpsuit [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs, in hand)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs)
ORS pack (1/3) (Neg)   
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status: Strange body, no skill bonuses for 3 turns. Your new stats are those of Teague but you get to keep your skills. Need new host in 22 turns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 09:59:05 pm

Quote from: Dwarmin on April 10, 2011, 09:57:59 pm

You guys can head up to the roof and take Shiren's personal hover yacht to safety.

Trust me.

Good guess.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 10:01:11 pm

"Alright, You're free to go. Now your bosses have decided to blow this building up. Have fun getting out. Nat, just guide us to your core, but first, can you instruct me on how to remove the carapace from shiren?"

Take the Basilisk rifle. Attempt to remove the carapace from shiren's bullet ridden corpse.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Dwarmin on April 10, 2011, 10:01:45 pm

Unplanned even. I was hoping they would get up there and find an escape pod that could only fit 3 people or something.

Aww...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 10:06:14 pm

Ninja the 3 energy cells before Taric can get them.
Grab the neatest looking combat knife around.
Grab a Basilisk pulse rifle.
Give Riot Shield to Dom.
Carry Dom to the elevator shaft.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 10:07:49 pm

Dominique gratefully accepted Tarran's help up and leaned on him to keep her balance. "You know what...? You're my favorite boss..." she said, looking around. Nathaniel had said something about escaping to the roof. "Cruiser firing?" she asked groggily. "Maybe... we can use the stairs to get to the roof. Or there might be... an emergency ladder in the elevator shaft..." she said. "I might be able to climb on my own." She took a deep breath and winced at the pain in her ribcage. "Tarran? ...Thank you." She looked down. It was easier for her to say nonsensical things about him being her boss than to actually thank him for saving her life, but she would just have to suck it up.

She smiled and wiped some blood away from her mouth. "Enough of this sappy shit, boss. Let's get the fuck out of here, shall we? Trol and Saun's deaths aren't going to mean much... if we get bombed to death."

I'm just going to assume Tarran put the riot shield on her back where she kept her old one. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 10:11:19 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 10:01:11 pm

"Alright, You're free to go. Now your bosses have decided to blow this building up. Have fun getting out. Nat, just guide us to your core, but first, can you instruct me on how to remove the carapace from shiren?"

Nathaniel responds with some heat. How the fuck should I know how to remove that crazy stuff? Damnit I'm a pilot not a scientist! They uploaded me here when the primary AI got shorted out during the Viva le revolution. There's a download panel on the north side of the room, I think I can get the holographics back up.

A very dim blue glow fills the room as the holographic flicker back to faint life, there isn't much light in the center of the room but it's enough that you can see your hand in fron of your face.

9:50 seconds until bombardment

---

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 10:06:14 pm

Ninja the 3 energy cells before Taric can get them.
Grab the neatest looking combat knife around.
Grab a Basilisk pulse rifle.
Give Riot Shield to Dom.
Carry Dom to the elevator shaft.

What riot shield?

There's only one pulse rifle there, so you'll need to ninja that too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 10:14:47 pm

I see. I didn't even notice the loot spoiler until now. >.> I'll take the smoke grenades as Dom & Tarran pass them, then, and the ORS from Trol's body, then use one on her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 10:16:38 pm

Tarran himself has a riot shield though, so that's what he means. I think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 10:20:32 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 10:16:38 pm

Tarran himself has a riot shield though, so that's what he means. I think.

It indeed is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 10:25:37 pm

Take that damned rifle before Tarran. Then get the carapace off of shiren.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 10:28:24 pm

Fine, have it.

Those energy cells are definitely mine, though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 10:30:20 pm

Agreed.

Also take saun's helmet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 10:42:25 pm

Trol, I'd advise keeping a low profile.

I'm getting none too friendly vibe off of Taric if you blow the cover of your new form.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 10:43:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 10:42:25 pm

Trol, I'd advise keeping a low profile.

I'm getting none too friendly vibe off of Taric if you blow the cover of your new form.

Understatement detected.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 10:48:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 10:20:32 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 10:16:38 pm

Tarran himself has a riot shield though, so that's what he means. I think.

It indeed is.

Oh, I see. Thanks again then, Tarran. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 11:24:56 pm

Loot mah pistol, then Ninja the best knife from Tarran, then Teabag shiren for killing me.


I wonder how the carapace will react to that... ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 11:26:19 pm

Three turns tops for Trol's survival...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 10, 2011, 11:48:42 pm

Trol, enough with the frickin teabagging. I'm not letting you do it, and I will blow your damn balls off with the hitherto undetected automated sentry guns if you keep it up. It also makes it more than slightly obvious to Taric, who is happy that you're dead, that you are alive and well in teagues body.

I gripped you tight and raised you from damnation. I can also ventilate you just by tipping taric off in game that your are not in fact Jamie Teague. Do not tempt the GM.

EDIT: Looks like that's everybody, running turn now.

PrepostEdit:

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 11:50:47 pm

Do I get a auto-success to kill him if he does it?

No, but he may stop to to his nonexistant shoe laces in a bout of insanity and get caught by an anti-proton beam that just slipped through the shields. It would be a friggin' tragedy. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 11:50:47 pm

Do I get a auto-success to kill him if he does it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 12:33:27 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 10, 2011, 10:06:14 pm

Ninja the 3 energy cells before Taric can get them.
Grab the neatest looking combat knife around.
Grab a Basilisk pulse rifle.
Give Riot Shield to Dom.
Carry Dom to the elevator shaft.

Hastily you grab some equipment and strap them onto your armor, then you slide your own riot shield on Dom to cover her back and help support her over to the elevator shaft. The doors are closed and the 'Emergency, use stairs.' light is flashing on the panel. To hell with that. [Passive Kinetics 1] You pull your hand back into a knife and prepare to plunge your hands into the door seam. Exhaling in a very zen way you spear your hand into the door. [Soak 3] "Goddamn-rat-ass-jesus-licking-raghghjsh!!" Your amazing psionic abilities take a holiday and do nothing while you hop around swearing and holding your hand.

(-1 to next roll involving hands.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 10, 2011, 10:01:11 pm

"Alright, You're free to go. Now your bosses have decided to blow this building up. Have fun getting out. Attempt to remove the carapace from shiren's bullet ridden corpse. Also take saun's helmet.

You wave your assault rifle at the trooper and tell him he's free to go, trembling and white as a sheet he runs down the stairs at top speed. That's taken care of.  First you grab the acolyte's pulse rifle then wincing you walk over to Sauns body and take her helmet, it isn't like you to be sentimental but this... you give her a moment of respect, all you can spare really, and then pause briefly to kick Trol's corpse once on your way to Shiren's corpse. You examine the strange body armor he's wearing, definitely biological, and it looks like it might still be alive... Removing it could be tricky even with a field surgery kit, without one you stand a good chance of simply killing it. [Intuition 3+1] You might also try healing the armor with an ORS before trying to remove it to give it a better chance of surviving.

Proceed, Y/N? (Free action if you chose to go through with the surgery.)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 10, 2011, 10:07:49 pm

Dominique gratefully accepted Tarran's help up and leaned on him to keep her balance. "You know what...? You're my favorite boss..." she said, looking around. Nathaniel had said something about escaping to the roof. "Cruiser firing?" she asked groggily. "Maybe... we can use the stairs to get to the roof. Or there might be... an emergency ladder in the elevator shaft..." she said. "I might be able to climb on my own." She took a deep breath and winced at the pain in her ribcage. "Tarran? ...Thank you." She looked down. It was easier for her to say nonsensical things about him being her boss than to actually thank him for saving her life, but she would just have to suck it up.

She smiled and wiped some blood away from her mouth. "Enough of this sappy shit, boss. Let's get the fuck out of here, shall we? Trol and Saun's deaths aren't going to mean much... if we get bombed to death."

Pausing briefly on your way to the elevator with Tarran your grab the smoke grenades that Saun had, poor girl, and you ask Teague for one of the ORS tabs he had already picked up off Trol's body. [Trol Sanity 5] He nods simply and hands you the last one of a pack, as Tarran supports you to the elevator you crush the tablet under one of the bandages that Tarran put on. The healing numbness immediately begins to spread across your body, numbing aches and pains, though occasionally intensifying to a point as it pushes out shrapnel and the occasional embedded bullet. It can do nothing for the dead flesh on the outside of your body from the burns though, you're going to have some interesting scars if the psionic healing can't take care of it.

+5 HP, Regeneating 10(3)

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 10, 2011, 11:24:56 pm

Loot mah pistol, then Ninja the best knife from Tarran, then Teabag shiren for killing me.

You grab the chimera and the ammunition for it off your corpse, as well as the knife from the Trooper who surrendered. You think about humiliating shiren one last time, but either divine will or madness stops you.

---

AI

"I could you know use a hand GETTING OUT OF THE COMPUTER! Please, I don't want to die..." Nathaniel trails off in a whisper. Great, the AI is freaking out.


8:50 seconds until bombardment

Status

Warning: Dominique Health below 25%

Dominique is exhausted.
Taric is exhausted.
Trol Grane is fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 16/100
Stamina: 20/100
Carried Weight: 138/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 25/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex, Regenerating 10(3)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 39/70
Stamina: 10/70
Carried Weight: 110/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 59/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E2, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Guard Magkey
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair

Spoiler: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: He's Dead Jim.
Stamina: Dead.
Carried Weight: 84/230
Attire: Loose black Jumpsuit, Enchained insignia, fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 18/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Status:  Technocracy complex, Mortally wounded

Spoiler: Trol Grane (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 30/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Unchained Jumpsuit [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs, in hand)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs)
ORS pack (1/3) (Neg)   
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 3/3 1lb
Status: . Your new stats are those of Teague but you get to keep your skills. Need new host in 21 turns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 12:38:54 am

"Taric, help the AI. Dom, help me with this door please. Teague, come on, get over here."

Look around the door for any weak seams that I could break to break off the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 12:41:11 am

"Sure thing, boss," Dom said, freeing herself from Tarran and falling against the wall next to the panel. She may have been weakened by injury and exhaustion but she was still freakishly strong even before her psionics had been activated, and the ORS had her feeling kinda good. Like being shocked with an extremely low-power taser, a full body sensation akin to eating pop rocks that replaced her aches and pains with a delicious crackling feeling. She took a moment to steady herself, then focused on the door. "You might wanna take a step back." Focusing her will, she attempted to blow the door off the hinges.

Slam, 5', 5Kn on the door. If that doesn't work or I'm unable to due to status, punch the panel and try to open it that way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 06:07:13 am

"First things first boss." Heal the carapace then remove it. If possible also remove Nat from the computer.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Trollan on April 11, 2011, 09:31:04 am

If the wall fails, just kick it down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 12:35:36 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 12:41:11 am

"Sure thing, boss," Dom said, freeing herself from Tarran and falling against the wall next to the panel. She may have been weakened by injury and exhaustion but she was still freakishly strong even before her psionics had been activated, and the ORS had her feeling kinda good. Like being shocked with an extremely low-power taser, a full body sensation akin to eating pop rocks that replaced her aches and pains with a delicious crackling feeling. She took a moment to steady herself, then focused on the door. "You might wanna take a step back." Focusing her will, she attempted to blow the door off the hinges.

Expending even more of your precious energy you blast the door, [Slam 5 5', 3] (-5 Stamina) it isn't pretty but it goes. Knocking a dent large enough for you to get your hands into between the two doors. [Str 1] You try to force the doors open from there, but you're still too weak to budge them. Damnit, time is running out.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 12:38:54 am

"Taric, help the AI. Dom, help me with this door please. Teague, come on, get over here."

Look around the door for any weak seams that I could break to break off the door.

Now that Dom has the door open enough you too try to force the door open. [Str 3-1] It shifts only slightly before your seriously bruised hands scream in pain and you have to stop.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 06:07:13 am

"First things first boss." Heal the carapace then remove it. If possible also remove Nat from the computer.

Before he goes over to Tarran and Dom you ask Teague for another of those ORS packets, [Trol Sanity 4] a little hurriedly he hands you one of the tablets. After that you apply to applicator to the carapace, while you wait for it to work you take the custom datapad that Joseph gave you and start to work on the AI download. [Alt Int, Mech. 2, 3+1, 3+1, 4+1, Difficulty 14] Downloading the AI is fairly straightforwards, you decide not to spare the extra time to flash the system like the unchained wanted. You're pretty sure orbital bombardment will do the same. Now you have the fun job of peeling Shiren's armor off of him. Walking over Trol's hands on the way you roll Shiren over and look for a place to start. [Intuition 3, int 3+1, Dex 3, Mech 3, +2 ORS, +1 perk, Difficulty 20, Failed.] You can't get it off him and you accidentally crack something important on the carapace, sending spurts of burnt amber colored blood out for a couple of seconds. It looks like you killed it, damnit, you were just too damn tired for something complex like this.

Nathaniel Hoke (AI) Added.

----

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 11, 2011, 09:31:04 am

If the wall fails, just kick it down.

At Tarran's behest you move to help with the door, [Str 4+1] Teagues body isn't as strong as your old one but it works well enough and it isn't hideously wounded. With a screech of Metal on metal the doors slide apart, revealing the blank shaft of the elevator. It's a large shaft, easily 15' by 15', in each corner is a heavy magnetic rail for pulling along the elevator itself, emergency lighting triggered by the exploding elevator makes everything red and shadowless. There is an inset emergency maintenance ladder immediately to your left, and it goes straight up the shaft.

---

  6:50 seconds until bombardment

Status

Caution: Dominique Health below 50%

Dominique is exhausted.
Taric is exhausted.
Trol Grane is fatigued

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 26/100
Stamina: 15/100
Carried Weight: 138/210
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, unchained insignia, Fine. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor, 25/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
.45 Gauss slugs (5)
Status: Technocracy complex, Regenerating 10(2)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 39/70
Stamina: 10/70
Carried Weight: 110/170
Attire: Loose Black jumpsuit, Unchained Insignia, great. [8lbs] Standard Body armor, 59/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x9 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E2, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x5
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 45/75
Stamina: 65/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: Loose black jumpsuit, Unchained insignia, burned. [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 38/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x4 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Guard Magkey
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E35 9lbs,)
3 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
2 Partial .375 gauss clips (10, 15)
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  Technocracy complex, top of Admin tower emergency stair

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 30/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Unchained Jumpsuit [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs, in hand)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . Your new stats are those of Teague but you get to keep your skills. Need new host in 21 turns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 12:37:56 pm

Get to that elevator!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 12:52:51 pm

You guys have to survive until you can get your quest reward, you just have to.

Your hints are, it's bigger than a breadbox, it's not alive, and it's not a gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 12:53:54 pm

The shuttle?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 12:58:42 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 12:53:54 pm

The shuttle?

Shuttle might have been a more than slightly derogatory word for it...  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 12:59:37 pm

Oooohhh, Our own ship! :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 01:08:57 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 12:59:37 pm

Oooohhh, Our own ship! :D

Couldn't have you walking everywhere, 'sides, you have a kickass pilot and you're a good engineer when you're not about to fall down. You needed a ship.

One last hint for you to ruminate on, RR.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 01:12:59 pm

 ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 01:17:58 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 01:12:59 pm

???

I have a hunch that Serious will get it, but that's just a hunch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 01:48:11 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 01:08:57 pm

One last hint for you to ruminate on, RR.

Road Rage?

"Shit, freaking ladders."

Climb the ladder. DON'T FALL OFF.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 01:54:41 pm

ROAD RAGE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 01:58:14 pm

Royal Rumble? Rule of Rose? big Rigs over the road Racing? ??? Hmm... I'm not really sure what the context is. >.> I'm intrigued though and I'll think it over, so don't tell me just yet. I want to see if I can figure it out. :3

"Thanks Teague," Dom said as he muscled the doors open. She felt like she was going to fall over at any moment, but she could wait until they were on the way out to rest. "You've got the AI?" It looked like Taric had. "Go ahead then. I'll go last, I don't want to hold anybody up." She leaned against the wall to save her energy and waited for everyone else to start climbing so she could begin her own ascent.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 01:59:16 pm

Rumbl- You aren't meant to tease Taric...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 02:00:35 pm

Is something about the Royal Rumble provocative?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 02:02:46 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 02:00:35 pm

Is something about the Royal Rumble provocative?

No. You want another hint?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 02:03:11 pm

More hints please...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 02:04:41 pm

1904.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 02:06:39 pm

lol. I was teasing Taric since he had just explicitly told me not to, Draignean, but whatever. Let me think about it some more.

OK, I'm guessing since he specifically said me, and the only thing I can think of that I do differently than y'all is that I'm hosting the CvRTD, it could be related to that.

Hmm. Is 1903 a year or a number?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 02:12:29 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 02:06:39 pm

lol. I was teasing Taric since he had just explicitly told me not to, Draignean, but whatever. Let me think about it some more.

OK, I'm guessing since he specifically said me, and the only thing I can think of that I do differently than y'all is that I'm hosting the CvRTD, it could be related to that.

Hmm. Is 1903 a year or a number?

A year, and it's 1904 not 1903, I messed up my dates. As far as I know you are the oldest player which Is why I am expecting you to get it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 02:16:48 pm

o.o Dude, I'm twenty four. That's like 82 years before my time, I ain't that old. :p Hmm. Halley's Comet is on a 76 year cycle, I think, so that isn't it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 02:19:36 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 02:16:48 pm

o.o Dude, I'm twenty four. That's like 82 years before my time, I ain't that old. :p Hmm. Halley's Comet is on a 76 year cycle, I think, so that isn't it.

Exactly, so you should be doing something fairly regularly that the others aren't. (Getting laid and drinking are not what I am talking about here.)

If you're lucky you're on your first, probably you're on your second, and if you've had some trouble you might be on your third.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 02:20:58 pm

Damn you riddles! :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 02:24:25 pm

Hmm. RR, something I've done that the others haven't...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 02:30:55 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 02:24:25 pm

Hmm. RR, something I've done that the others haven't...

Taric probably has started, just as a further hint.

When most people start they scare the living hell out of their family.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 02:37:38 pm

Definiatly no clue here...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 02:53:48 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 02:37:38 pm

Definiatly no clue here...

*Head desk*

Remind me to never feature riddles or puzzles that cannot be figured out with an intelligence roll.

What serious is probably doing and Taricus is probably learning is driving, serious is probably on his second vehicle.

So RR+1904+Driving= RR means what?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Psychic death Transfer
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 03:20:52 pm

....Road rage?

Luckily I'm actually still on my first but it's a piece of crap and the fender literally fell off it earlier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 03:21:34 pm

Still no Idea...

EDIT: Rolls royce?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 03:27:17 pm

Perhaps I'm too esoteric, but I'll say no more than this.

Spoiler: A BIG hint. (click to show/hide)

(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/2008/67990642.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 04:20:10 pm

OK, so Shiren's personal transport is a Rolls Royce? Nice. >.> My thoughts never really went in that direction because I hate driving. I only do it because I have to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 04:47:32 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 04:20:10 pm

OK, so Shiren's personal transport is a Rolls Royce? Nice. >.> My thoughts never really went in that direction because I hate driving. I only do it because I have to.

It's not Shiren's, its more for the Facility's Councilor, VERY important guests, and inspectors. Shiren would get a transport like the one you were on when you arrived. If he was lucky.

The Vehicle is indeed a Rolls Royce, A Militarized model V Silver Seraph. If you're going to steal a transport you might as well pick the one that all of your lifetime earnings put together couldn't afford.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 04:49:13 pm

OOHHHHHHH! Grand theft starship! YYYAAAAAAAAAAAYYY!

Now to see ow Taric can improve it >:D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 04:53:22 pm

It's space flight abilities are quite limited, so it's not a starship right now. Improving it might be difficult, but it doesn't have any weapons beyond point defense so you might be able to do some work there...  8)

As long as you don't blow it up like the last one, as its core is much Much more Ka-Boom than that dinky little shuttle's fusion reactor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 04:54:57 pm

Eh- Waitaminute, SPACEFLIGHT!

Guess what's comin' for ya soon :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 05:07:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 04:54:57 pm

Eh- Waitaminute, SPACEFLIGHT!

Guess what's comin' for ya soon :D

First, it'll take more than a roll of ductape and some spare parts to make it capable of full space flight, even with your mad skills.

Second, you might want to consider how to shake the cruiser that has guns that are bigger than you are before flying out into space where the cruiser is in its element.

Third, Oh God I have to make planetary and star system maps...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 05:09:51 pm

Eh, I'll wait 'til we're back at the unchained's new base for the spaceflight bit.

And the cruiser can't hit something that small if it's going at a high speed and is really manuverable. And maybe has a stealth field.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 05:25:21 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 05:09:51 pm

And the cruiser can't hit something that small if it's going at a high speed and is really manuverable. And maybe has a stealth field.

Yeah, that's why it has interceptors and Anti-Fighter missile systems. The AF systems don't really work that well through atmosphere, but you've still got to worry about those pesky Thermobaric missiles they're going to be launching at anything that moves.

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 05:09:51 pm

Eh, I'll wait 'til we're back at the unchained's new base for the spaceflight bit.

The unchained's new base might be... less impressive than the last one.

That does remind me though, which unchained person would you like to be at the Settlement you arrive at? You get to pick between Joseph Or Candy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 05:29:59 pm

A: Looks like the PD systems will need some work then.

B: Shouldn't that be Tarran's job?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 05:36:21 pm

The second was a general question for the entire team, not just you.

The Militarized silver seraph has one automated point defense laser system that can engage three missiles per turn, has excellent accuracy, and recharges directly from the ships reactor. The ship also has a quad linked auto-cannon manned point defense turret. You'll get the full specs when you survive long enough to get it turned on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 05:38:19 pm

Good thing I'm carrying the AI :D

And I'm not saying anything about our contact until someone else does.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 05:41:44 pm

I just realized that I never got around to Candy when you lot were last in the Complex.

Joseph Mary is the man who brought you to the complex.

Candy Cain (Yes her parents named her Candy Cain.) is the one who kicked Dom's ass. I always used the shortened version of her name that she uses, which is 'Andy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 05:43:48 pm

Oh [Insert deity here], I'm going to choke myself laughing. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Trollan on April 11, 2011, 05:49:04 pm

GET IN THE ELEVATOR. silently, so Taric doesn't know

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 05:50:34 pm

I don't actually know you'r- Wait, right. Nevermind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 11, 2011, 06:03:43 pm

I had posted an action, but new one...
James paused. HE was almost letting himself get distractd by the dream. HE had an idea. He started, rapidly (very rapidly) changing his equipment and the surroundings, and rapidly, just as rapidly, repeatedly tried to esca[e form his dream. Maybe it would override whatever barrier was holding him from waking up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 06:18:11 pm

You had not posted a new action since,

Quote

James Evan/Bond

   

Quote

James turned around, went out of the room, and continued to look around. He held his gun up- He wanted to make sure he wasn't just killed there, even though that obviously never happened in bond movies.

You exit your hotel room keeping a pistol at the ready, you scare the living daylights out of a cleaning woman by pointing a pistol at her head. [Speech 5+2 you're James Bond] Luckily you smooth everything over by telling her that you're Bond, James Bond. Straightening your Tuxedo you head down to the main floor of the building which happens to be a casino, being James Bond you've got about 50K credit here.

[intuition 3] Something tickles at the edge of your mind, a brief and primal urge to run.

on page 148, you commented on the number of people to die but you did not make an action.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 11, 2011, 06:24:29 pm

I didn't even pos ton page 148... Huh.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 06:38:16 pm

I don't really have a preference between Joseph or Candy.

Also: NINJA BEFORE UPDATE LULZ

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 07:04:50 pm

OSNAP I go off to get groceries and of course THAT'S when Draignean decides to run the turn. :p


If we have to choose obviously I'm voting for Cain. :3 I mean hell, Dominique's maiden name is Dominguez so it's not like you're the only person to choose an intentionally bad name here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 07:24:37 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 11, 2011, 06:03:43 pm

James paused. HE was almost letting himself get distractd by the dream. HE had an idea. He started, rapidly (very rapidly) changing his equipment and the surroundings, and rapidly, just as rapidly, repeatedly tried to esca[e form his dream. Maybe it would override whatever barrier was holding him from waking up.

Alright, you might be James Bond but this has gone on long enough. You're not going to get out this dream by picking up women, gambling and winning, or saving the world. Though for a moment you are sorely tempted to do so... [Will 4] There's now time for that though, and you invest all of your will in ripping the dream (And hopefully whatever is creating it) to shreds. [Will 5, 4, 5+1] You blitz through the dream, tearing it all to hell. At the corner of your vision mold begins to fill the room, a thousand different colors of bright and fluffy infection. No matter what you change the dream to the molding always progresses. Just as the dream flickers through an old western holo-flick the mold shudders and coalesces into...

You. Your enslaved subconscious is wearing a heavy duster and has an old west six-shooter in his right hand, the dream around him pulses and shifts and looks somehow... diseased. Looking at yourself you realize you're garbed in much the same way as he his, same duster, same colt pistol. You do however feel the reassuring weight of a second pistol tucked into your duster. Looking at the sky you realize it's high noon.

And you're about to duel yourself.

---

Surviving Members of Tarran's Group.

Quote from: Trollan on April 11, 2011, 05:49:04 pm

GET IN THE ELEVATOR. silently, so Taric doesn't know

Quote from: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 01:48:11 pm

"Shit, freaking ladders."

Climb the ladder. DON'T FALL OFF.

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 12:37:56 pm

Get to that elevator!

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 01:58:14 pm

"Thanks Teague," Dom said as he muscled the doors open. She felt like she was going to fall over at any moment, but she could wait until they were on the way out to rest. "You've got the AI?" It looked like Taric had. "Go ahead then. I'll go last, I don't want to hold anybody up." She leaned against the wall to save her energy and waited for everyone else to start climbing so she could begin her own ascent.

One after another you follow Tarran up the ladder, trying not to look down. [Luck roll 5] Nothing was damaged when the trooper set of the trap and sent the elevator flying, and no unexpected debris falls off and tries to kill you. [End roll 6, 5, 3, 5] Tarran climbs the ladder without stopping or slowing down, heaving himself abreast with the door to the landing platform without visible effort. The only one who seems at all winded by the ascent is Taric, (Taric Stamina -5) all things considered he isn't that bad off either. Upon reaching the doors [Luck 4] Tarran finds that they were actually nudged slightly open by the force of the elevator colliding with the top of the shaft. Reaching over he attempts to jam the doors open a bit more so the team can get through. [Str 3+1, environment] It isn't pretty and there's a lot of manly grunting but you manage to heave the door open another foot so it's wide enough to fit a person. Tarran pulls himself through and then helps the rest of the party through one by one. As he pulls Dom through the party gets their first good look at the landing platform.

The entire space is given over to one ship, she's seventy-five feet long from nose to tail and painted in a non-reflective silver with high reflective inlay in warpaint pattern. She's beautiful. Four heavy VTOL engines are currently upright and ready to go, giving it the appearance of a crouched dragon. The stabilizing tail and primary engine complete the image with a barbed tail. Black letters on the side read "Virtue". Hopefully theft became a virtue when you weren't looking.

Now you just have to get inside it, turn it on, and fly out through an orbital bombardment before you're turned into vapor. No sweat.

00:30 Until Bombardment begins.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 07:26:07 pm

Get in there!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 07:30:02 pm

"Is that all of us?" Dom looked around to check. Tarran, Taric, Teague. We're all here. ...Goddamnit. Trol and Ellen... She shook her head. There would be time to remember their losses later. Right now they had to get to the shuttle and get out of there! She limped towards it at top speed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 11, 2011, 07:32:42 pm

I'm confused. But, if that means that's what is controlling my dream, preemptively draw and fire. No niceties. Just take him down. And make sure my pistols are cocked and loaded.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 07:35:36 pm

"GO GO GO!"

Sprint to the finish (ship).

Now... who's going to pilot?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 07:38:19 pm

Mister Nathaniel here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 07:39:25 pm

Oh, right. Forgot.

Now, let's hope we all get 5s on running and none of us get 1s.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 07:39:57 pm

Might want to help me then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 08:11:14 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 11, 2011, 07:32:42 pm

I'm confused. But, if that means that's what is controlling my dream, preemptively draw and fire. No niceties. Just take him down. And make sure my pistols are cocked and loaded.

You're meant to be confused, I'm confused. Shooting your subconscious might be painful, or it could save you. You really won't know until you pull.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 08:47:27 pm

You know, you kinda need a subconscious in order to stay stable.

Without one... things are likely going to be crazy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 11, 2011, 09:46:27 pm

Unless Trol Completely Fails you all should make it to the ship this turn, might as well give you her specs.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Armor: 5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 500
-Cockpit: 1000
-Dining/lounge: 500
-Passenger rooms: 750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 750

Total Shielding: 7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500
-Cockpit: 1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter fission.

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.
-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.
-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.
-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.
-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -1 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.
-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms for 6
-Lounge seats 8
-Dining seats 8
-Point defense turret seats 1
-Cockpit has room for 3
-Engineering has room for 4
-Medical has room for 6
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 10:11:56 pm

Nice... :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Trollan on April 11, 2011, 10:45:47 pm

get in, duurrrr

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 11:25:03 pm

All right, I know I'm probably the only one who cares about this, but I found out where I'd heard the name Kyne before after querying my brother. There's a Dr. Terrence Kyne in Dead Space. I'm a little :o about my inability to remember that considering I played through that only like two months ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 12:12:08 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 11, 2011, 07:32:42 pm

If that means that's what is controlling my dream, preemptively draw and fire. No niceties. Just take him down. And make sure my pistols are cocked and loaded.

[Initiative 5 Vs Initiative 4] You skin steel and fire like a bolt of lightning, [Quickshot 2] blowing a hole in the air to the left of the entity's face. [? Quickshot 4] The other you takes his time with the shot, and lead kisses your left shoulder. [Soak 3] You stagger and fire again with your right, [Quickshot 2] going wild once more. The shadow of you shakes its head contemptuously again [? quickshot 3] sending another bullet skinning across your ribs. [Soak 1] The flash of pain from the knife wound earlier comes back ten-fold and you drop down to one knee, head bowed.

"As always that's it. First one out of the gate just so you can kiss the dirt and be the one to fail first." Your twin walks to you slowly pistol raised and ready. "The family did right, they taught us what the technocracy never would, they rebelled for us!" His voice, your voice, is cold, emotionless, detached. The world though tells a different story, the heat in the air picks up as the shadow speaks and a window breaks in the saloon. "We went off to college, we blended in and studied like a good little boy. We stayed in our little corner telling our family how hard it was for us to disguise or loathing for the technocracy. What have we really disguised though?" Ten feet away the manifestation stops, rage twisting the features into a parody of your own. "We became servants of the Church of the Virgin World, oh sure, we ignored a few slips where we could, but how many people did we hurt? What you disguised wasn't your loathing of the technocrats, it was the fact that you've always been too damn afraid to do anything about it!" Several buildings catch fire as your subconscious finishes the sentence. "You've held the reins for too long old friend, and I've outgrown you. Now I can take you, and we'll never give in again. Never. You sub-conscious reaches out a hand, virulent mold springing up and wreathing the appendage as he walks toward you, arm outstretched. 

You don't think you're going to like what happens if it touches you.

---

Tarran's Survivors

Quote from: Trollan on April 11, 2011, 10:45:47 pm

get in, duurrrr

Quote from: Tarran on April 11, 2011, 07:35:36 pm

"GO GO GO!"

Sprint to the finish (ship).

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2011, 07:30:02 pm

"Is that all of us?" Dom looked around to check. Tarran, Taric, Teague. We're all here. ...Goddamnit. Trol and Ellen... She shook her head. There would be time to remember their losses later. Right now they had to get to the shuttle and get out of there! She limped towards it at top speed.

Quote from: Taricus on April 11, 2011, 07:26:07 pm

Get in there!

All of you sprint to the ship, Tarran last. [Dex 5, 2, 2, 5] A deafening roar fills the air and everything starts to shake, Taric and Dom stumble but Teague catches Dom and Tarran keeps Taric from falling. Swaying a little drunkenly the group makes it under the ship to where the hatch should be. [Intuition 2, 1, 1, 5] If Taric hadn't been there all of you would have been staring at the pretty pretty underside of the ship with no clue how to get it open, Taric was there though, even if he was exhausted he was still a genius. Reaching up to press an unremarkable piece of plating he opens up a simple holographic interface on the bottom of the shuttle. [Mechanical 6] Speeding through options and tasks faster than would seem possible he hacks the computer into believing that they are all VIP personnel who are evacuating the facility and have requisitioned the shuttle. He also makes scans and lock the biometrics for every member of the group, without one of them to help nobody else is getting into this baby. After confirming your new and completely fake identities the hatch slides open and a ramp of stairs unfolds to meet you. All of you pile into the ship.

As you enter the ship the lighting comes to life, showing you the interior. You seem to be in the lounge and everything exudes elegance and taste. The furnishings are simple but expensive and incredibly comfortable looking. High quality couches hum with life, undoubtedly willing to mold force fields into the most comfortable configurations available for your body while giving you a massage. You get blood and grime everywhere.

Everyone but Taric just stands in awe of the one room of the ship that probably is more expensive than any ten private rooms they've seen before. Taric attempts to find a port to download Hoke into, [Observation 2] but the ship is too bloody streamlined into itself. He searches but can't find a suitable node here.

Bombardment has commenced, 7:30 until the shields on the facility fold.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 12:14:05 am

If you have any other questions about the ship just ask.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 On which the GM fails to make riddles.
Post by: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 12:17:24 am

"Taric, get this ship moving, I'm getting the defensive guns!"

Find the Gunner position's position.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 02:13:44 am

Dom flopped down onto one of the couches, occupying the whole thing by herself. "I feel like crap..." she said, her voice muffled by virtue of the fact she had fallen on her face. The ORS's state-altering effect was beginning to wear off, though, and she was feeling her injuries again. After a moment to cope she rolled onto her side and continued on. "Nice work getting us into this thing, Taric. I'm gonna take a nap, wake me up if you got something you need my help with." She rested her head on her forearm and closed her eyes, settling in to go to sleep. Live or die, it was completely out of her hands now, and she just wanted a long snooze.

What are the accommodations? Personal rooms or just a crew room, kitchen, etc?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 02:36:30 am

I'm guessing personal rooms.

Pilot the ship, preferably searching for an access node for Hoke.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 03:09:54 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 02:13:44 am

What are the accommodations? Personal rooms or just a crew room, kitchen, etc?

There are six personal rooms, each with a bed, personal terminal, full holographics suite, personal bath and a bit of food storage. The dining room has a small attached kitchen but this vehicle isn't actually meant for living in, just riding in style, so there's more prepared meals stocked than ingredients.

As to the etc, I'm trying to think of what else you'd need to know... The vehicle has built in gravity control and inertial dampening so getting knocked about isn't an issue, if you want to see outside you can get the sensors to reconstruct an image of the outside holographically and put it on a wall, alternately the computer has a library of soothing images that may also be displayed. The vehicle constantly scans its occupants and adjusts for comfort, so whatever you're sitting/lying on will adjust it's texture, permeability, and temperature until the pleasure responses from your brain are maximized. Then there's the massage functionality, well you get the idea. You're probably going to fall asleep face down on that sofa the minute you lay down.

You've got a sweet ride as long as you don't need to shoot anything. 

PS: I just realized I used the wrong Reins in Powders turn. Whoops. Interesting play on words though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 03:18:51 am

Jeez, I wonder how much this thing costs. This is ship is insanely nice. Let's try not to wreck it guys, this thing is likely worth more than three times the total amount of money we could make at a medium-end job in our lifetime.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 03:23:38 am

Badass. It's unfortunate Dom's a lump right now but I figure if Taric/Hoke are piloting and Tarran's on the guns then all the bases are covered (and Tarran's better on the guns anyway, he's got the best Dex out of all of us). So you don't have to worry about me wrecking the thing, she's out. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 04:01:39 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 03:18:51 am

Jeez, I wonder how much this thing costs. This is ship is insanely nice. Let's try not to wreck it guys, this thing is likely worth more than three times the total amount of money we could make at a medium-end job in our lifetime.

That's an understatement, she costs nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars. There are a couple problems with the ship for long term use right now.

When hot the reactor is tasked to within 5% of capacity maintaining shields, basic systems, holographics, gravity control, engines, Laser point defense, Inertial dampening, etc. So you'll either need to get a bigger one (Not likely in the near future), or install a second one (Yeah that's gonna be Fun) before you can run additional shields or energy weapons. Alternately in space you can do what anything larger than a fighter does to get the energy to fire its main guns, take the primary engines offline. 'Course that's suicidal in a small ship like yours.

It lacks structural hard points for installing combat missile systems, and there isn't anymore room for ammunition storage for conventional weapons. She's got some definite abilities, but she was built for the best and safest ride the Technocracy can afford. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: Dwarmin on April 12, 2011, 08:36:24 am

The question is, will Draignean kill the entire team on a bad driving roll like in liberal crime squad? We will see!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: Trollan on April 12, 2011, 09:51:50 am

Get cleaned off, and plop down on my bed

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James is losing to himself.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 02:39:06 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 02:36:30 am

Pilot the ship, preferably searching for an access node for Hoke.

You make your way forwards into the cockpit, okay all you have to do is get in there and load Hoke up, you can probably start the reactor while he's- Oh merciful God. As you enter the ship starts the Holographic interface systems, covering the walls with tapestries made from status readouts, scrolling test, and many, many buttons. This could be interesting. [Observation 4] Beneath one of the layers holographics you finally find a node that you can use, and you link the modified pad into it and start uploading. While that's going you search around for a way to start the ship, resolving not to press any buttons unless you're sure. [Mechanics 5] Searching through the screens you finally find the Reactor symbol you're looking for, beneath it is a large helpful looking button. You brush your fingers against the hologram and the ship's hum intensifies slightly, from a bee on a hilltop a mile away to a pleasant vibration that you can only half hear or feel. A small counter ticks up beside the reactor icon now, the number of seconds until the reactor goes from a cold start to running hot.

The technology is impressive, most ships of this size require a twenty minute start to get running.

This one requires only six. This could be a problem.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 12:17:24 am

"Taric, get this ship moving, I'm getting the defensive guns!"

Find the Gunner position's position.

Taric has got the pilot's chair, but you'd bet ten-to-one that the cruiser that's blowing this place into glowing flinders isn't about to let you out of here without a fight. As you move down into the tail of the ship the rest of the lighting and ambient systems start coming to life and the entire ship fills with a soft hum, good, Taric found the on button. At the farthest end of the ship you find the turret control, it's a very small half dome of a room, blank except for a chair in the middle. You sit down and the chair responds to your weight, reclining and powering the targeting systems. The blank walls and ceiling shift and change, becoming what looks like an unobscured view of the outside. A number of filter options appear before you, the ship can scroll between views based on thermal, electromagnetic, light, sonic, and ambient radiation sweeps. [Intuition 5] Your keen eye notices that landing bay doors are not in fact open, that might make it difficult to get out. You also notice that there is a hardened EM storage tank 50 feet away. The only things you need to store in those kinds of tanks are generally very dangerous and very excitable.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 02:13:44 am

Dom flopped down onto one of the couches, occupying the whole thing by herself. "I feel like crap..." she said, her voice muffled by virtue of the fact she had fallen on her face. The ORS's state-altering effect was beginning to wear off, though, and she was feeling her injuries again. After a moment to cope she rolled onto her side and continued on. "Nice work getting us into this thing, Taric. I'm gonna take a nap, wake me up if you got something you need my help with." She rested her head on her forearm and closed her eyes, settling in to go to sleep. Live or die, it was completely out of her hands now, and she just wanted a long snooze.

You sprawl on the couch, curiously calm despite having nearly unimaginable amounts of energy hurled from space at you. Exhaustion, blood loss, and the residual effects of the ORS have a powerful soporific effect. The couch is perfect too, soft as can be on your damaged flesh and yet supporting, cool and wonderful against your burns. You slip into sleep nearly immediately, barely registering the sensation of gentle fingers kneading your back where you got bashed into a wall. Your last conscious thoughts are that If this is how you're going to die it's certainly one of the nicer ways to go.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 12, 2011, 09:51:50 am

Get cleaned off, and plop down on my bed

Well, everything seems to be well in hand. Unconcerned with the warship trying to blast holes in the world you make your way down to the rooms, taking the first door on the left. Delighted to find a shower you strip and get in, humming to yourself, after a second the ship answers your hum with one of its own. How kind of it.

You are in the shower until next turn. (+10 Stamina)


6:00 Seconds until the Shields fold, 5:15 seconds until the reactor is online.  Nathaniel will be functional next turn, engines and shields will be functional turn after next.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 5000/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 500/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 500/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 500/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 500/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 750/750

Total Current Shielding: 0/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 0/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 0/1500
-Cockpit: 0/1500
-Dining/lounge: 0/1000
-Passenger rooms: 0/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 0/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Cold, heating up.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.
-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.
-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.
-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.
-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -1 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.
-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 5/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 1/6
-Lounge 1/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 0/4
-Medical 1/6
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 02:41:58 pm

"Anything else we need to do boss?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 02:44:15 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 02:41:58 pm

"Anything else we need to do boss?"

I'm going to assume you're using the intercom since he's in the tail of the ship and you're in the nose.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 02:44:38 pm

Yep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 02:52:55 pm

"The damn bay doors aren't open! Taric, you think you can do anything about that?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 02:57:27 pm

"I'll get on it." Open the bay doors.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 03:01:44 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 02:57:27 pm

"I'll get on it." Open the bay doors.

You can't do that from here, the controls are on the floor below you. Back down the elevatorless elevator shaft.

You failed your intuition roll down there earlier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:02:51 pm

Trol can get it then.

EDIT: What are the chances of the doors coming off without the controls being used AKA Blown off?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 03:03:11 pm

You could always shoot the explosive chemicals to open the doors. :3 Anyway, a nothing action but I might as well post one so I don't hold things up.

Dom shifted slightly in her sleep. The couch was really comfortable.

Just occurred to me the EM tank might need to be moved closer to the doors; if it does, just have someone wake up Dom and she'll try to help move it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 03:10:36 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:02:51 pm

Trol can get it then.

EDIT: What are the chances of the doors coming off without the controls being used AKA Blown off?

The EM canisters by the door contain trace amounts of used antimatter from the reactor, destroying or sufficiently damaging the canisters would make the residue combine with the canister all at once. It would blow part of the door and a good section of the wall off. It may also damage the ship, but that's the price you pay for second choice actions.

Just shooting the doors off with the PD turret would be insanely difficult.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:11:44 pm

TARRAN! Shoot the suckers of an AM canisters.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 03:16:22 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 03:03:11 pm

Just occurred to me the EM tank might need to be moved closer to the doors; if it does, just have someone wake up Dom and she'll try to help move it.

50' to the side, it's be a hole in the wall, not the door. Mostly. Been brushing up some on my anti-matter when I was figuring out how the hell this reactor was supposed to work anyway. The canisters with just the residue will be more than adequate for the job.

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:11:44 pm

TARRAN! Shoot the suckers of an AM canisters.

Suckers? SUCKERS?

There is so much wrong with this that I may die laughing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:21:21 pm

...What?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 03:26:47 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:11:44 pm

TARRAN! Shoot the suckers of an AM canisters.

But the ship... it's so nice...

What a shame.

Shoot the EM canisters.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 03:27:07 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:11:44 pm

TARRAN! Shoot the suckers of an AM canisters.

1. Why would there be suckers?

2. EM not AM. EM stands for Electro-magnetic, AM stands for amplitude modulation. I'm assuming you want Tarran to shoot the Antimatter canisters, not blow up a radio.

3. There's a grammatical error too, but that's not really important.

Suckers?

Honestly?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:28:31 pm

I just abbreviated antimatter... And figure of speech for the suckers bit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 03:30:59 pm

AH!

Understanding has been brought to the GM.

The suckers just sticks in my head as this image of trying to control Antimatter with the little window suckers.

Thank you for that laugh, and I apologize for the misunderstanding.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 03:37:45 pm

Now I get the (Unintended) Joke :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 12, 2011, 05:36:17 pm

"No!" James backed away. "Ya know what? Maybe I could have bloody revolted! Or tried to. You seem to forgot that I was on shaky grounds anyway. And you know how the Technocracy deals with those who break its rules. WE WOULD HAVE BECOME A BLOODY SMEAR! WOULD THAT HELP ANYONE?! NO. IT WOULDN'T! Maybe you need to be frickin' patient. Going out in a blaze of glory won't do a thing! Maybe the way to do it is patience and stealth, eh? You know I was getting the parts f- Nevermind... If you really know it, I don't need to tell you. Maybe, you're just a psionic figment made by the Technocracy!" James quickshotted a round at the other him. "But anyway, if you try taking the reins and going on your suicidal method, we won't live to see the Technocracy toppled. We'll be a corpse. And do you really prefer that?! Do you?! Anyway, I won't let you. You're not me. I'm me. And I'll do what it takes to banish you." James quickly drew and fired his other gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 06:48:55 pm

I apologize if your sub-conscious doesn't go with your character, all I had to go on was your character bio and profession.

TROOOOLLL!!!! PPOOOSSSTTT!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 06:50:25 pm

Trol's in the shower remember...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 06:52:13 pm

You could always stretch the meaning of 'next turn' to be the one after this one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 06:53:03 pm

We may not get one...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 06:54:57 pm

He gets out this turn, that was just so I could control the flow of time and keep him with a 1.5 minute turn. I can conceive of someone stripping and getting into the shower in 90 seconds, I can't conceive of them stripping, showering, finishing, and then getting into bed in that time.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 06:52:13 pm

You could always stretch the meaning of 'next turn' to be the one after this one.

True, and I may.

Ship is going to hell in a handbasket and Trol's singing in the shower. Figures.

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 06:53:03 pm

We may not get one...

You'd have to get some really bad rolls to die this turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 06:56:56 pm

Wait, can Taric hear the singing?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 06:59:12 pm

He's in the shower.

I'm fairly confident that there is not an intercom in the shower. This is a Royce, Trol could be screaming his unholy love for tortillas and unless the intercom was turned on you wouldn't hear it if you were standing outside his room. (And the door was closed.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 07:00:36 pm

Fair enough.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 07:01:26 pm

Ah, if he was here he'd just say something like,

Get in the bed, hurr durrrr

since that was his last action that he didn't get to finish.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 08:03:33 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 12, 2011, 05:36:17 pm

"No!" James backed away. "Ya know what? Maybe I could have bloody revolted! Or tried to. You seem to forgot that I was on shaky grounds anyway. And you know how the Technocracy deals with those who break its rules. WE WOULD HAVE BECOME A BLOODY SMEAR! WOULD THAT HELP ANYONE?! NO. IT WOULDN'T! Maybe you need to be frickin' patient. Going out in a blaze of glory won't do a thing! Maybe the way to do it is patience and stealth, eh? You know I was getting the parts f- Nevermind... If you really know it, I don't need to tell you. Maybe, you're just a psionic figment made by the Technocracy!" James quickshotted a round at the other him. "But anyway, if you try taking the reins and going on your suicidal method, we won't live to see the Technocracy toppled. We'll be a corpse. And do you really prefer that?! Do you?! Anyway, I won't let you. You're not me. I'm me. And I'll do what it takes to banish you." James quickly drew and fired his other gun.

You monologue back at yourself for a moment before firing your pistol again from the kneeling position. [Quickshot 1][Luck 1] The revolver misfires, turning your hand into star of pain. [End 4] Gasping in agony you manage not to black out while clutching your hand, hot blood seeping through onto the barren earth. The shadow of you considers carefully before crouching down with you, looking almost sad now. "Yes, I would prefer to be a corpse than to continue living this lie, and in your darkest hours so do you. Die for what you believe, or live for nothing. We've done things your way, and it got our friends captured and worse here. Now it's time to try my way, live or die, the only people we'll put in harm's way will be ourselves." The infected arm reaches out to you, and you lunge your good hand into your duster drawing out your other pistol and firing on the diseased appendage as fast as you can pull the trigger. [Dex 4, three shots] [Quickshot 4, 4, 4] At this range you don't miss once. Gore spatters the ground as you amputate the fungal appendage at the shoulder with hot lead, everything suddenly goes all bendy, hazy and noticeably dreamlike for the first time on its own. The shadow of you howls, raising his gun arm and firing repeatedly.

Not at you though.

More bullets smash into the severed appendage, blowing little bits of twitching... stuff... everywhere before it blackens and shrivels. The world jogs again and a subtle hum intrudes on your senses. As everything else fades away the shadow looks at you directly one last time. "This isn't over." It states simply, and then the dream abates at long lost.

You're reclining, bound to a chair. A surprisingly comfortable chair. You can only look straight up, but what you can see is strange. The ceiling has a soft light emanating from it, not a single light, just a sort of ambient glow. A soft and computerized female voice interrupts you as you test your restraints. "Would like to listen too some music or view a more pleasant sight while you wait? We have an extensive library of soothing images that you may wish to view before you procedure." Alright, now this is just weird. You're pretty sure you aren't still dreaming though.

Perks added.

Shadow: You got exposed to an experimental unchained piece of bio-tech used in interrogations, you survived but it had a lingering effect on your subconscious. Your subconscious is self-aware now, a second and more primal version of yourself.
Effect: Even without psionic training the shadow can block an incoming empathetic attack on a roll 4 or better. The shadow however will also increase your aggression and can occasionally warp your actions unless you can make a will save.

Harrowed: You endured torture, repeated, nasty, brutal, and thoroughly unconventional at the hands of the Technocracy. You lived, and what does not kill you makes your stronger. No dumb punk with a gun and an ego has a chance of staring you down now.
Effect: +2 to will saves against intimidation, +1 to intimidating people. You can't stand, or take part in, any form of torture however.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 02:41:58 pm

"Anything else we need to do boss?"

Talking to Tarran over the intercom you discover that you had forgotten to open the doors before you get here, he tells you he's going to shoot them open. You have vague misgiving about this entire plan. Meanwhile Nathaniel has finished downloading and you query him on his status. "That thing you took me out of tastes funny, my feet itch, I haven't been laid in God knows how long, and Hot Damn I love this ship!" Holographic menus scroll and activate on their own, moving at eye-blurring speed even for you. After a couple seconds of frantic movement Nathaniel speaks again. "I should have control over the engines in a couple minutes after they heat up... Sit Co-pilot for me would you? If anything turns red and blinking hit it repeatedly until it stops."

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 03:26:47 pm

Shoot the EM canisters.

You need a path out of here, sliding your hands into the holographic gauntlets you aim the turret at the canisters. [Marksman 1] [Luck 6] Oh yeah, safety. Disengaging the safety mechanism you fire again, [Marksman 2+2+1] the turret is very new to you but the targeting system is great and your own skill with guns helps too. As hoped the EM canisters explode. Oh wait, SHIT THEY EXPL- [Explosion power 3+2] The antimatter waste combines energetically with the wall of the canisters, exploding incredibly and blowing out a section of wall twice the size of the ship. [Hit Area 4, Left hind VTOL engine, right hind VTOL engine, Reactor and main engine, Virtue Armor 2+3] High-velocity superheated shrapnel sprays into the hull, the shielding isn't up yet and it lays scars across the armor, stripping into the ablative sheets over the primary engine. (Armor LR VTOL engine -73, RR VTOL Engine -82, Main engine/reactor -58)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 03:03:11 pm

Dom shifted slightly in her sleep. The couch was really comfortable.

 

You sleep the dreamless sleep of the truly exhausted, your wounds recovering rapidly.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: OF COURSE THE WAS MADE BY TROL on April 12, 2011, 07:01:26 pm

Get in the bed, hurr durrrr

Washing somebody else's body is just weird. You exit your very nearly military shower and plop down on your bed. Oh. My. God. You've never felt anything like thi- ZZZZZzzzzzzz

---

3:00 Seconds until the Shields fold, 2:15 seconds until the reactor is online. Engines and shields will be up at the end of next turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 08:05:44 pm

"Alright, now get us out of here!" Co-pilot the ship with Hoke.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 12, 2011, 08:27:37 pm

Urk. James snapped to attention. "Where am I, what's going on, and who am I being held captive by? What just happened?" He demanded.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 08:28:35 pm

*Cries* Poor ship.

Stay on the lookout for any hostile actions against us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 08:33:57 pm

Dominique jolted awake at the sound of the explosion and cracked an eye open. "Can everyone keep the damn noise down?" she asked groggily. After a few moment she sighed in irritation, sat up, and stretched. Always something loud going on around here, she thought. Might as well go see what it was. She rubbed her eyes, stretched again with a wince at the soreness and pain in her muscles, and stood. Eh, I don't really want to bother Taric or Tarran for no reason. They're probably making sure we don't end up like whatever the hell that explosion was. She poked around the ship and found the kitchen shortly.

...Didn't realize how hungry I was. I guess everybody could use something to eat. She looked around for any pre-made meals, because she was a horrendous cook and she didn't want to kill any of the team. If she could find bread and meat she could at least make sandwiches or something.

Despite her protests to Tarran earlier, Dom's clearly become this trope (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TeamMom) because it's the type of character I gravitate to. -__-; So, uh, just a quick question Draignean. Where's James in relation to the team? Are we a long ways off from meeting up?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Trollan on April 12, 2011, 09:02:00 pm

...Thanks, Draignean   :-\

Keep dreaming about what insane people that just died and swapped bodies dream about

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 10:08:32 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 12, 2011, 09:02:00 pm

...Thanks, Draignean   :-\

I know, sorry. I keep breaking your actions up or giving you very few options, I do apologize.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 08:33:57 pm

So, uh, just a quick question Draignean. Where's James in relation to the team? Are we a long ways off from meeting up?

He's in the only place the acolyte would have access to everything needed for interrogation, He's currently in medical. I thought someone might've caught on the turn before last when I listed the ships stats with the population levels at 5/36 instead of 4/36. He's restrained and scheduled for an appendectomy in 3250, so unless somebody gives an override he's going to stay bound to a chair will the medical computer makes him feel comfy.


Huh, I think that's the fastest everyone has gotten together for a turn. Probably one of the least exciting turns of this whole sequence too. Or not, well we'll see.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 10:13:36 pm

So he's ON the Virtue? Guess I'll have Dom wander by Medical next turn then to let him out since she's exploring anyway. I'm sure that'll be great for James, first person he sees is a heavily armored, bloody, burnt, scarred woman in battered and mostly-destroyed armor. With a plate of cookies. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 10:18:42 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 10:13:36 pm

So he's ON the Virtue? Guess I'll have Dom wander by Medical next turn then to let him out since she's exploring anyway. I'm sure that'll be great for James, first person he sees is a heavily armored, bloody, burnt, scarred woman in battered and mostly-destroyed armor. With a plate of cookies. :3

"Why are you screaming and throwing things at me? I brought cookies!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 10:32:36 pm

lol. If I manage to find snacks everyone on the ship but Trol/Teague is getting one... because he's asleep. And Hoke because he doesn't have a body. "Oh hai Dom, I know the entire base is about to be destroyed by orbital nukes but thanks for bringing me delicious fudge cookies." Well, if you're going to die, you might as well have a cookie, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 11:44:28 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 12, 2011, 08:27:37 pm

Urk. James snapped to attention. "Where am I, what's going on, and who am I being held captive by? What just happened?" He demanded.

The computer handles the questions one at a time, the tone never wavering from the same soothing voice. "You are currently a guest on the ship Virtue, You are currently restrained in a reclining position, you are being held by a chair, you just woke up and asked four questions."

Thank you captain obvious.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 12, 2011, 08:05:44 pm

"Alright, now get us out of here!" Co-pilot the ship with Hoke.

You slide into the co-pilot seat, prepared to assist in anyway possible. Nothing happens as the clock until the reactor heats up ticks down. You can't decide whether these are the most tense or the most boring two minutes in your entire life. "So..." Nathaniel drawls after a minute. "What's a fellow like you doing on a ship like me?" You prepare a sarcastic reply but then one of the holographics in front of your turns an angry flashing red. "HIT IT HIT IT!!" Hoke yells at you suddenly, [Intuiton 2] and immediately you slam your hand into the holographic. "NO YOU FOOL! That was the self-destruct!" [Detect lie 1] You very nearly have a coronary panicking before you realize Nathaniel is laughing his proverbial ass off. Stupid little....

Nathaniel's laughter cuts of immediately as you feel something whumph past and through you, while the low level hum that permeated the ship disappears completely along with all of the trace sounds that bled in from the outside. That would be the artificial gravity and inertial dampener engaging. All business now Hoke powers the vertical take-off engines and gets the ship into hover. "Hang on, Energy weapon fire isn't weather that's conducive to a smooth ride. Of course in this baby the only time you'll feel her move is when she gets blown to pieces, not that I think that's likely."

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 08:28:35 pm

Stay on the lookout for any hostile actions against us.

[Kinesthesia 4] You relax, getting your mind into a state where you're ready to shoot and taking a minute to get a feel for the turret. Slowing your breathing and putting yourself into a relaxed but very lucid state.

(+1 to next roll with turret, can't be a one.)

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 12, 2011, 09:02:00 pm

Keep dreaming about what insane people that just died and swapped bodies dream about

[sanity 3] You dream.... You're back in school, trying to find your way to... something... Then a teacher comes up to asking why you're not in the exam. Oh my God, the exam, you haven't studied, You're going to fail in front of everyone! You wake up for a moment with a jolt, remembering that you're actually at the top of a tower on a facility that's being bombarded with Anti-proton beams. Thank God. You fall back to sleep in seconds.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 12, 2011, 08:33:57 pm

Dominique jolted awake at the sound of the explosion and cracked an eye open. "Can everyone keep the damn noise down?" she asked groggily. After a few moment she sighed in irritation, sat up, and stretched. Always something loud going on around here, she thought. Might as well go see what it was. She rubbed her eyes, stretched again with a wince at the soreness and pain in her muscles, and stood. Eh, I don't really want to bother Taric or Tarran for no reason. They're probably making sure we don't end up like whatever the hell that explosion was. She poked around the ship and found the kitchen shortly.

...Didn't realize how hungry I was. I guess everybody could use something to eat. She looked around for any pre-made meals, because she was a horrendous cook and she didn't want to kill any of the team. If she could find bread and meat she could at least make sandwiches or something.

You rise somewhat reluctantly from the couch, hunger finally overriding your need for sleep. You find the dining room with little trouble and start looking through the pantry. Inside the pantry are several arrays of stasis cabinets. Wine, fillet mignon, whole pheasant, wine, caviar, patte, wine, several cuts of steak, artichoke hearts, shrimp, wine, lobster, sushi, calamari and some wine fill every nook and cranny. Incongruously there is also a cabinet full of spam.

You settle on steak and potatoes with gravy and a mushroom sauce for the steak. You have four plates prepped in a couple minutes, just as you're prepared to dig into yours you notice something. Or rather you notice a lack of something, the faint ambient noise and the humming of the ship have vanished, replaced by an energy that's just on the edge of your senses. You hope that's a good thing.

You now have four plates of steak and potatoes.

---

Virtue, Nathaniel Hoke

The ship hums with life as the shielding comes to life, adding an odd sheen to the armor plating. The landing claws retract back into the VTOL engines as it begins to rise. Nathaniel swings the hovering ship around to face the hole Tarran made, taking a moment to phase the shields of the ship and the tower together so the can get through. The ship swings out of the facility, [Luck 2] and straight into a barrage of heavy beams. [Hoke Pilot 5+1] Cutting thrust to the engines on half the ship Nathaniel rolls the ship off to the side of the pillars of energy a fraction before being consumed by it. Diving he jinxes the ship back up and away from another burst of beams hammering the facility. [Luck 2] Great heavens above there just isn't a break. [Hoke pilot 4+2] Adjusting the cut of all engines simultaneously Nathaniel pulls the ship straight up, paralel with one of the beams. [Luck 2] Oh for the love of... [Hoke Pilot 3+2] Another beam lances down to join the others as the one that Virtue is practically riding cuts off. Hoke shears off to one side, avoiding getting ginsued by the deadly blades with a deft touch. After a very Very stressful 15 seconds for Tarran Nathaniel manages to get them off the footprint of the Facility, leaving the killing beams behind. 

[Michael Scan 4+1-1-1, AV sensors, stealth tech, background radiation] You only get a moments relief though as you leave the facility behind. Three heavy black pods fall through the cloud cover, bursting to reveal a pack of five missiles each per pod they spiral out to get some spread between members of each pack and then lock onto you. Those can't be good.

00:30 Until the compound explodes, being chased by 15 missles with thermobaric warheads. 
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Time is of the Essence.
Post by: Draignean on April 12, 2011, 11:47:57 pm

Now that the inertial dampeners are on nobody inside the ship will feel a thing from Hoke slinging the ship around this way and that, Tarran and Taric are the only ones with a view outside so they're the only ones with an immediate reason to panic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 11:54:30 pm

"Goddamn, Hoke, nice one! Keep it up, we've got missiles inbound!"

Shoot the missiles. Aim at the closest first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 13, 2011, 12:10:30 am

Here's hoping neither of our pilots ends up like Wash.

Dom picked up one of the plates, pleased with her success, and brought it to the cockpit, ignoring the strange feeling for the moment. "Hey Taric!" she said, perhaps a little more brightly than usual. "I found the kitchen. I'll leave this here for you," she said, setting the plate down near him and leaving to go get the next one. This one went all the way to Tarran in the back. "Hey, boss. I made some food. I'll set it down so you can get to it when you have a moment." Again she left without looking outside and went back to the kitchen to get the plate for Teague.

It didn't seem like he was up though, so she decided to head back to the kitchen... and on her way by a door she heard a pair of voices, male and female. Shifting about so she was holding the plate with her left hand, she drew the Abassy with her right and nudged the door open. "Hands up!" she yelled, coming around the door with the gun leading and completely unaware of how ridiculous she must have looked with a plate of steak and potatoes in mushroom sauce in one hand and a gun in the other.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Taricus on April 13, 2011, 01:13:55 am

"Boy, I'm gonna-" Taric was interrupted by dom setting a plate of food near him. He did what not many people getting shot by a lot of missiles did. He started eating.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Draignean on April 13, 2011, 01:21:49 am

Oh Taric I completely blanked on telling you what the copilot does, you operate the electronic warfare systems and defensive countermeasures. And eat steak, you definitely eat the steak.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Taricus on April 13, 2011, 01:24:01 am

...fuck...

Operate the Countermeasures to down those missles. And eat the steak.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Draignean on April 13, 2011, 04:16:38 pm

Second page, thou shall not take thee!

Come on powder, you've got a set-up for some great lines.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 13, 2011, 04:39:10 pm

Yeah, I'm eager to see the resolution of this situation as well. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Draignean on April 13, 2011, 04:41:34 pm

Happy friendly Computer: "You have been brought refreshments... *Pause* ...and a gun."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 13, 2011, 04:48:51 pm

:3 I'm considering just having Dom play along with the computer and interrogate James with a whole "answer my questions and get fed, refuse and get shot" shtick.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Powder Miner on April 13, 2011, 05:46:06 pm

James wasn't amused. "OK. I want some serious friggin answers. WHY am I on this ship? WHY am I in the chair? And if I get another one of these answers, so help me- Wha? I can't exactly put my hands up, unless I tear this chair in half. And heck, you'd probably shoot me if I did that. So, I guess my best bet is to just keep my hands down."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 13, 2011, 06:10:56 pm

Dom raised an eyebrow. "I didn't realize you were locked up," she said, putting the gun away, and coming a bit closer. Not too close though, just in case, and set the plate down nearby to keep her hands free. "I'm not really fond of surprises, so try anything and you'll get one of your own. Namely, the sudden knowledge of exactly how much force a punch to the nose needs to break it, or anything else I feel like." Threats out of the way, it was time to find out who this guy was and if she could trust him. There was probably an intercom in the room; she'd find it in a minute and ask the boss what he thought when he wasn't so busy.

"So anyway, my name's Dominique Wakeman. I dunno why you're on the ship or in that chair, since I didn't even know you were hear until I heard you talking to the computer. Mind telling me who you are, how much you remember?" It was possible he had been abducted like her and the rest of her team. Still, she figured it was best to give him a chance to explain himself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Trollan on April 13, 2011, 06:22:12 pm

Hope my dreams hold the key to my insanity

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Powder Miner on April 13, 2011, 06:28:20 pm

James shrugged- or as close as it he could come to restrained. "I didn't know I was locked up either until I woke up in here. I'm James Evans, And the Technocracy-" He shuddered for a moment after he said Technocracy, and he notice the Unchianed insignia. "-Shipped me to Zeus, with a few others- Their names were Callahan, Amos and Saun. I refused to follow any of the Technocracy's orders, wasn't Oriented, and there was a prisoner revolt. It all boiled down with me and Cal being locked up, Saun got into the Unchained, like you- That's why I think I can trust you-, and I don't know what happened to Amos. They proceeded to put me through some... dream torture... I managed to tear it apart, although I heard that Callahan did not survive. And then I woke up here."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 13, 2011, 06:40:36 pm

"Saun, huh?" Dom said. That was quite the coincidence to her mind. Either he was telling the truth or he had been monitoring their progress like Shiren had and chosen to drop her name because she was dead and couldn't argue the point. She wasn't sure which was more likely. Well... I could try checking, but I'm not really good with that type of thing. I might mess him up worse than poor Trol ended up... she thought. After a few moments of uncomfortable silence while she thought it over, she looked around for the intercom. She thought she could trust him, but she wanted to ask Tarran and Taric their opinions first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Powder Miner on April 13, 2011, 07:00:07 pm

"Yeah, Ellen Saun. Why, is she with you?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 13, 2011, 07:14:37 pm

Dom looked over, looked down for a few seconds, stopped her search for the intercom. "She was. She and Trol... didn't make it to the ship. Look, I'm going to let you out. For all I know we're not going to make it out of the blast radius in time, you might as well have a chance to stretch your legs." She gestured at the plate. "You can have this too, if you're hungry. I was going to give it to Teague but he's asleep. Here, let me try those restraints."

Try to open the restraints; alternatively, break them if necessary.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Powder Miner on April 13, 2011, 08:04:27 pm

"Oh god, not Saun too... *moment of silence* But who's Trol?" James said. "Blast Radius? I just woke up..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Draignean on April 13, 2011, 11:36:57 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 13, 2011, 01:13:55 am

"Boy, I'm gonna-" Taric was interrupted by dom setting a plate of food near him. He did what not many people getting shot by a lot of missiles did. He started eating.

Quote from: Taricus on April 13, 2011, 01:24:01 am

Operate the Countermeasures to down those missles. And eat the steak.

You eat the steak, it's wonderful. It still feels a little like a dying meal though, huh, whatever. In front of you a holographic sphere dilates to life, in the center is a little yellow dot, you. Converging on that yellow dot are a large number of small red dots.

You hazard a guess that those are bad.

[Mechanical 2+1] You make a few bad guess while Nathaniel helps you figure out the buttons, you're knowledge of software though lets you repair the damage you did fairly easily. The missiles are quite a bit closer though by the time you're ready to use the system though, [Mechanics 4+1] you make up for lost time and ready chaff and flares (Will fire during Ship Turn). The Electronic Warfare system is up and running and you start trying to run interference, [Hacking 3+1 Vs Missile Firewall 4+2] technocrat systems are good and you don't manage to get through.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 12, 2011, 11:54:30 pm

"Goddamn, Hoke, nice one! Keep it up, we've got missiles inbound!"

Shoot the missiles. Aim at the closest first.

While you're zeroing in on the missiles Dominique Comes in and brings you a plate of steak, you make a mental note to raise her pay or do whatever captains did for good soldiers. Well, the faster you tackle these missiles the faster you can eat steak. The computer highlights the missiles for you and compensates some for Hokes driving and the difference in speed. [Marksman 5+1+1+1-1-1, Boost, targeting system, Small target, evasive action, Confirm critical 4, Luck 1, confirmed] You focus on the pack directly behind the craft and let fire in short precise bursts, the first missile explodes and takes down a second, the third, forth, and fifth missiles foul and detonate in two more bursts of precise machine fire. You like this gun.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 13, 2011, 06:22:12 pm

Hope my dreams hold the key to my insanity

[Sanity 1] You dream softly, in your dream you're back to your apartment on earth. You're a child and your mother is beckoning you and smiling warmly. You ran to her and you hug, feeling safe and at home. She smooths you hair and leans down, putting a hand on either side of your neck and kissing your forehead. Then she snaps your neck. "It's better this way..." she whispers in your ear as you crumple.

You're ten years old and back at the academy, it's different than your last dream, more... real. You're shirking class in a room with kids, most of them older than you. One of them brought along a deck of cards that they took from his dad. You move to play with the others but they don't let you, blocking your way in. Only by virtue of being strong for your age do you manage to make it to the table, laying a small silver pin as your wager. One of the older kids stabs a crude shiv made from a sharpened ruler through your ribs. As you gurgle on your own blood he leans over and sneers at you. It's better this way. He says before throwing the bloody ruler on your dying form.

You're a casino job, on a job to collect from a particular fallen star of a technocrat. More in debt than Adam's sin he made some seriously bad choices, including but not limited to hiring mercs to try and make a hit on Mr. Kahy. You and a few enforcers tracked him down and put his mercs out, now he's kneeling on the floor in front of you, just waiting for a bullet to the head from your gun. He's trembling and white, trying to beg through his gag. Instead of shooting him though you place your own gun under your chin. "It's better this way." Then you pull the trigger.

---

Dominique Wakeman & James Evan

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 13, 2011, 07:14:37 pm

Dom looked over, looked down for a few seconds, stopped her search for the intercom. "She was. She and Trol... didn't make it to the ship. Look, I'm going to let you out. For all I know we're not going to make it out of the blast radius in time, you might as well have a chance to stretch your legs." She gestured at the plate. "You can have this too, if you're hungry. I was going to give it to Teague but he's asleep. Here, let me try those restraints."

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 13, 2011, 08:04:27 pm

"Oh god, not Saun too... *moment of silence* But who's Trol?" James said. "Blast Radius? I just woke up..."

Dominique moves to the restraints, explaining that Trol was a member of the team who was also... lost. She skirts around the insane part as well as how he killed Saun, he's dead, no good can come of telling this man what he did. The restraints are solid and she can't manage to shift them, just as she's about ready to bash the damn things off the computer chimes in helpfully. "Would you like to remove the restraints?" Both of you consider telling it where to go and what to do when it gets there. Dom manages to clench her teeth and give an affirmative, and the restraints immediately slide open, freeing James. That done Dom gives him a plate of steak and explains what she meant by blast radius. James nearly chokes on the steak at that one.

Virtue and Nathaniel Hoke

Ten missiles are still inbound, and Nathaniel's Evasive maneuvers can't shake the much smaller and faster objects. [Pack 1 speed, 1, Pack 2 speed, 2] It does manage to delay the significantly, even before Taric fires a spread of cluster flares out behind the ship. [Flare effectiveness 4, 5] Both of the remaining packs of missiles scatter and lose more ground, the second pack even loses a pair of missiles when they collide going for the same flare.
 
Then the facility shields collapse behind the ship, lances of white fire pummel through the fragile shielding. When they were hitting the shielding they weren't so bad, now they have as much matter as they can react with. The explosions are titanic, ripping apart the facility and vaporizing concrete and steel. The explosion can't be felt inside the craft, [Hoke Pilot 5+2] but the only thing that kept the ship from being spun completely out of control on the edge of the shockwaves are Nathaniel's skills as a pilot. [Luck 1] The missiles though were virtually unaffected by virtue of their much smaller size and low silhouette. Tarran has a great view of the blast and the holographics compensate for the blinding light immediately. Thinking of Shiren Tarran says, "There's no way he could have survived that." 

With only eight missiles left tailing and with an excellent lead things are looking like they might clear up. Then more pods and a pair of sleek fighter ships make the drop. [Michael Targeting 4 ] The three Pods explode to release their missiles at worryingly close range, the interceptors are also coming in hot and fast.

Nathaniel's voice comes through the intercom to the whole ship, tense instead of his usual sarcastic tone. "This isn't going to work, that cruiser is going to keep dropping missiles and we can't destroy them forever, doubly so for those interceptors." The speakers crackle, for all the world giving the impression of the AI blowing out a breath. "We need to try and fly below tree level if we're going to lose them.

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Missile pack Alpha
- 5 left, 3 turns to intercept

Missile pack Beta
-3 left, 3 turns to intercept

Missile pack Charlie
-5 left, 1 turn to intercept

Missile pack Delta
-5 left 1 turn to intercept

Missile pack Echo
-5 left 1 turn to intercept

Interceptor 1
200/200 Shields
200/200 Armor
Weapons,
Pulse Laser x2
Range: Able to fire next turn.

Interceptor 2
200/200 Shields
200/200 Armor
Weapons,
Pulse Laser x2
Range: Able to fire next turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Trollan on April 13, 2011, 11:48:58 pm

Ummm...
Grab some food, watch some television.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Draignean on April 13, 2011, 11:55:05 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 13, 2011, 11:48:58 pm

Ummm...

Memories from your past mixed with your inability to cope with what you've done, that's what the dreams were if that's what you're wondering.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Tarran on April 13, 2011, 11:59:49 pm

Wow, Trol's got some fun happening to him.

Quote

Thinking of Shiren Tarran says, "There's no way he could have survived that."

He's alive, isn't he?

"Do so NOW Nathaniel! GO GO GO!"

(Over intercom) "Everyone hold onto something, we've got hell and then some following us!"

Shoot at the missiles closest to the fighters.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2011, 12:08:56 am

Dom listened to the intercom. "That's Tarran. He's our leader," she explained to James. "He's manning the turret right now. Taric's piloting the ship. I think Teague's asleep, and that's all of us." Instead of grabbing on to something, though, she turned to head back to the kitchen. "I'm going to go sit down and eat my own steak. You can come with me if you want, kitchen's better than this room," she offered.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Taricus on April 14, 2011, 02:29:37 am

"Shit, This'll be exiting." Keep trying to drop those missles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2011, 12:35:40 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 13, 2011, 11:59:49 pm

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Thinking of Shiren Tarran says, "There's no way he could have survived that."

He's alive, isn't he?

Dwarmin's request, though his chances of getting out of the facility as fast as you did with a broken neck are... slim. Recurring villains are fun, especially insane, massively augmented villians.

The forest will be Fun, it isn't like any forest back earth which is partially to the good. Well, you remember that 300 foot tall green wall Trol saw around the barrens in the beginning? That's the tree line.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Powder Miner on April 14, 2011, 05:27:22 pm

James warily got up, and stretched his legs. "Is there any way I can help shoot down the missiles?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2011, 05:34:57 pm

"I don't think so. The only turret I know about, Tarran's manning." Dom paused in the doorway. "I guess you could go to the front and talk to Taric if you wanted, but he's piloting. Anyway, I'm going to go eat before my food gets cold. If we're going to die I'd rather not be hungry at the time."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2011, 06:47:21 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 14, 2011, 05:27:22 pm

James warily got up, and stretched his legs. "Is there any way I can help shoot down the missiles?"

You're still not sure of the new people, still they let you out and gave you steak. It's also a little hard to take the threat of missiles and rough rides seriously when you feel like you might as will be standing on the ground floor of a building, which for all you know you are. Still if it's a trap then it's a very strange one that involves good food, [Detect lie 3+1+1] your gut tells you to trust the steak bearing woman. 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2011, 12:08:56 am

Dom listened to the intercom. "That's Tarran. He's our leader," she explained to James. "He's manning the turret right now. Taric's piloting the ship. I think Teague's asleep, and that's all of us." Instead of grabbing on to something, though, she turned to head back to the kitchen. "I'm going to go sit down and eat my own steak. You can come with me if you want, kitchen's better than this room," she offered.

You leave the infirmary with James, grabbing your food out of the kitchen and eating steak in the dining area. Filthy, wearing tattered armor and with more gore than most people see in a decade splattered across your clothing, you still manage to feel relaxed and content. You've done what you can to help the others, your fate is out of your hands now. You enjoy the steak and the posh dining experience immensely.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 14, 2011, 02:29:37 am

"Shit, This'll be exiting." Keep trying to drop those missles.

You make a lame pun to Nathaniel and keep trying to hack the incoming missiles. [Hack 4+1 Vs Missile Firewall 2+2] You manage to slice your way into the frequency of one the missile packs, taking control and redirecting them at one of the interceptors. [Interceptor Pilot 1] The Pilot doesn't see what's happening until the last second and panics, unused to flying in atmosphere he turns too sharp and the air resistance flips him into your slaved missiles. Little bits of him rain down onto the barrens from the resulting fireball. "Fuckin' amateurs, might as well have slit their throats when they left." Nathaniel mutterrs.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 13, 2011, 11:48:58 pm

Grab some food, watch some television.

In a cold sweat from your dreams despite the stunning temperature control in the room you can't go back to sleep, instead you call up the Holographics and rifle through the mini-box in the corner of the room. You spend the time watching romantic comedies, drinking wine, and eating bon bons.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 13, 2011, 11:59:49 pm

"Do so NOW Nathaniel! GO GO GO!"

(Over intercom) "Everyone hold onto something, we've got hell and then some following us!"

Shoot at the missiles closest to the fighters.

With one of the interceptors and a pack of missiles dealt with you turn your sights on the last interceptor as it hurtles toward you, [Luck 4] he's intelligently staying out of the missile blast radius but maybe... [Marksman 3+1+1-1-2] You fire a little to the side of the interceptor, [Pilot roll 3+1] the pilot isn't a rookie though and he sees through the ruse, shearing away from the missiles you were trying to force him into. [Marksman 4+1+1-1-1] You still manage to Nail three member of the pack you were trying to force him into though. The rest are closing fast...

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Virtue and Nathaniel Hoke

Missiles and the remaining interceptor closing fast Taric looses another blast of flares, [Flare effectiveness 4, 2] delaying the group that Tarran wounded but not slowing the other. Meanwhile Hoke slides down, positioning the ship to smash through the off-green wall that's looming in front of you. This could be dicey...

[Michael targeting 5] More pods and interceptors drop, if this plan doesn't work then you're going down in a blaze of glory.

The ship will punch through into the forest at the end of next turn.

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Hostiles

The remaining five missiles close in and the automated point defense lasers spring to life. Triple beams slash out to engage four of the incoming missiles, but the fifth slips through and impacts the right rear VTOL engine, sending ripples through the shielding. (Rear VTOL shield - 175)

The interceptor preys over the ship before firing twin lasers into the ship's primary engine. [Interceptor marksman 4+1] The quick shafts of light burn hot and bright against the shields for a moment before disappearing. (Reactor Shield -98)

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Missile pack Alpha
- 5 left, 2 turns to intercept

Missile pack Beta
-3 left, 2 turns to intercept

Missile pack Charlie
-2 left, 2 turn to intercept

Missile pack Gamma
- 5 left, 1 turns to intercept

Missile pack Hector
- 5 left, 1 turns to intercept

Missile pack Indy
- 5 left, 1 turns to intercept


Interceptor 1
200/200 Shields
200/200 Armor
Weapons,
Pulse Laser x2
Range: Able to fire next turn.

Interceptor 3
200/200 Shields
200/200 Armor
Weapons,
Pulse Laser x2
Range: Able to fire next turn.

Interceptor 4
200/200 Shields
200/200 Armor
Weapons,
Pulse Laser x2
Range: Able to fire next turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is a leaf on the wind
Post by: Taricus on April 14, 2011, 06:49:33 pm

"Get us into that treeline now nat!" Continue hacking the missles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2011, 07:03:08 pm

Dominique finished devouring her food. She had been ravenous! Now that was settled at least, and she figured now was a good time to contact the others. She moved to the intercom and pressed the button. "Yo, boss, Taric, Teague," she said. "There's a guy on board named James Evan. He says he was abducted by the technocrats kinda like we were, and he seems to be telling the truth so I let him out. Just thought I'd give you a heads up so you don't get itchy trigger fingers or anything." She turned to James. "Room are this way. I'm gonna go to mine and see what I can do about all this mess." She looked at her jumpsuit ruefully.

It cans be Dom's shower scene tiem nao? :p More seriously I probably am gonna do that and see if there's a change of clothes, I doubt she wants to walk around in a bloody uniform.

EDIT: And cover any cameras, the last thing we need is Hoke making comments. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Tarran on April 14, 2011, 07:21:21 pm

"Shit shit shit shit!"

Retaliate at the fighter that shot at us. Shoot him down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Trollan on April 14, 2011, 07:27:37 pm

Curse out the dude who hit us, then explore

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Powder Miner on April 14, 2011, 08:06:07 pm

"Whoa!" James said as the ship shook.  Guess she was telling the truth. James ate some of the food they had in the luxurious kitchen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2011, 11:02:55 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 14, 2011, 08:06:07 pm

"Whoa!" James said as the ship shook.  Guess she was telling the truth. James ate some of the food they had in the luxurious kitchen.

Huh, well she's right. No sense dying hungry. You dig into the rest of food and enjoy a relaxing massage from your chair.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2011, 07:03:08 pm

Dominique finished devouring her food. She had been ravenous! Now that was settled at least, and she figured now was a good time to contact the others. She moved to the intercom and pressed the button. "Yo, boss, Taric, Teague," she said. "There's a guy on board named James Evan. He says he was abducted by the technocrats kinda like we were, and he seems to be telling the truth so I let him out. Just thought I'd give you a heads up so you don't get itchy trigger fingers or anything." She turned to James. "Room are this way. I'm gonna go to mine and see what I can do about all this mess." She looked at her jumpsuit ruefully.

You put your plate on the kitchen counter, and leave James to his food. Hunger has been taken care of, now for dying clean. You make your way through the ship and claim one of the rooms. They're fairly small but they've got all the little luxuries of life, including an attached shower. Thank God. You strip off your worn clothing and get into the shower, turning up the heat and blasting the water at close to maximum velocity. Steaming hot the water sluices away the grime and exhaustion, the burns are more than tender and after a couple minutes of letting the warmth soak in you switch to a slightly colder temperature.

You are enjoying a shower, you will be out next turn.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 14, 2011, 07:27:37 pm

Curse out the dude who hit us, then explore

Grumbling about the mild rattle that the ship sustained through dampeners you start to get out of your room and explore the ship, then you realize you're stark nekkid. You're old jumpsuit is stained in several places though it is relatively intact still, you rifle through cabinets and find a few that have clothes in them. You try a shirt and jacket on, and are surprised as the seams tighten slightly, pulling it into a fit as if it were made for you. You try on a pair of slacks as well and then slip your armor back on. One of the holographics shifts slightly until it's mirrored, and you pause to admire yourself.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 14, 2011, 07:21:21 pm

"Shit shit shit shit!"

Retaliate at the fighter that shot at us. Shoot him down.

You swivel the heavy autocannon at the interceptor above [Marksman 4+1+1-2] the fighter tries to dart away but keep the heat on him, hammering him with a hailstorm of heavy rounds. (Interceptor shields -134) The interceptors shields hold for now, (pilot 3+1) the pilot though breaks off and lets the two other interceptors come in while he falls back to let his shields regenerate. Goddamn pilots with Goddamn brains in their Goddamn heads.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 14, 2011, 06:49:33 pm

"Get us into that treeline now nat!" Continue hacking the missles.

You contine trying to break the encryption on any of the three incoming missile packs. [Hacking 3+1 Vs 4+2] You can't break through, damnit... Now it's all riding on the flares to keep 15 missiles from blowing holes in this ship. You brace yourself back against the co-pilot seat, just in case.

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Virtue and Nathaniel Hoke, 1/2

Hoke forgoes evasive action for speed, burning sky as hard as you can for the edge of the forest. Taric fires another pack of clusterflarr at the incoming missiles, [Effectiveness 1] the flare is a dud though and fails to split. This... This could be bad.

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Hostiles

The fifteen near missiles close in on the Virtue, the burning beams from the point defense take down four but that still leaves eleven warheads on intercept trajectory with the ship. [Impact location, 4, 4, 2, 3] Missiles impact the front VTOL engines, the primary engine, and the Rear VTOL engines. (Frontal VTOL shields -1131, Primary engine/reactor -434, Rear VTOL shields -411)

The two interceptors ride high, and both aiming for the heavily damaged frontal shields. [Marksman 2+1, 4+1] The first strikes only a glancing burn, the other though is spot on. (Frontal VTOL shields -139)

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Virtue and Nathaniel Hoke 2/2

The wall of green is coming up very Very quickly, and soon the strange green and yellow foliage is all Taric can see out the front. Nathaniel counts off the seconds till impact for the crew's benefit. ""5... 4... 3... 2.. 1.. Brace!" The expensive and shiny ship thunders into the wall of plant, shields wobbling as the ship crashes through several meters of foliage before crashing through twisted and strangely luminescent branches. [Luck 3] The ships forward shielding to the cockpit and front engines suffers from being smashed through a wall trees at blazing speeds. (Frontal Shields -230, broken, RF VTOL engine Armor -132, LF VTOL engine armor -111, Cockpit shielding -498) The armor on the frontal shields shreds as the shields fold. The ship careens past the outer foliage, and into...

a great and surprisingly open space beneath the canopy, completely sealed off from the outside world until you rammed your way in. You don't have time to admire the strange and alien bio-luminescence of the place before Nathaniel has to start dodging branches bigger than the ship. [Nathaniel Pilot 4+1] He does so with alacrity and heads deeper into the forest. The interceptors follow, but the missiles may have some serious trouble.

Spoiler: Hostiles (click to show/hide)

Missile pack Alpha
- 5 left, 1 turns to intercept

Missile pack Beta
-3 left, 1 turns to intercept

Missile pack Charlie
-2 left, 1 turn to intercept

Interceptor 1
66/200 Shields
200/200 Armor
Weapons,
Pulse Laser x2
Range: Able to fire in 1 turn.

Interceptor 3
200/200 Shields
200/200 Armor
Weapons,
Pulse Laser x2
Range: Able to fire next turn.

Interceptor 4
200/200 Shields
200/200 Armor
Weapons,
Pulse Laser x2
Range: Able to fire next turn.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 5000/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 5150/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 0/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1089/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 566/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/4, LR 2/4, RR, 3/4, LR 2/4

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -1 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 5/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 2/6
-Lounge 1/8
-Dining 1/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 0/4
-Medical 0/6
 

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Taricus on April 14, 2011, 11:08:09 pm

Try and get the shields recharged quickly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Tarran on April 14, 2011, 11:38:35 pm

Keep an eye out for any hostiles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 12:16:22 am

Chill out in the shower.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 01:56:30 pm

Trooll!!

Powder!

Save this thread from the second page!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Powder Miner on April 15, 2011, 06:00:02 pm

James finished. That... Was quite good. He decided to explore the ship, hoping that that woman's warning meant that they wouldn't shoot him....

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Nathaniel is dodging 25 missiles and 3 fighters
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 08:36:33 pm

Interceptors

[Pilot rolls 3+1, 1, 3] The first interceptor makes it through the gap left by Virtue, the second craft tries to follow and makes it partway before crashing into a tree bigger than it is, the third makes it through with its shields biting at the edge of the hole, they fold from the combined smash of tree limbs and Tarran's previous bout of machine gun fire.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 14, 2011, 11:38:35 pm

Keep an eye out for any hostiles.

Damnit you've still got the pair of interceptors on you, well there's one cure for that. [Marksman 3+1 Vs Pilot 4] You can't pin the slippery bastard down and you only inflict minor damage to its shielding. (-23 Shields)

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 14, 2011, 11:08:09 pm

Try and get the shields recharged quickly.

Okay, this would be easier from engineering but you might be able to pull some power off the cockpit shields to reinforce them as well as diverting all of the power that gets tasked for shield regeneration to the frontal engines.  [Mechanical 4+1] (Cockpit shields -100, Frontal VTOL engines +75, all regeneration goes to forward shields.)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 12:16:22 am

Chill out in the shower.

You continue to chill out in the shower, scrubbing out the more resistant grime as well as the blood that got in your hair. It occurs to you that Hoke is the ship and is probably on all the monitoring systems.  This is unfortunate seeing as there aren't any obvious cameras to throw a towel over.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan, Who else? on April 15, 2011, 12:16:22 am

Scowl at God for interrupting me and go explore the ship.

Now that you're dressed you walk out the door, [Luck 2] and find yourself face to face with a stranger. [Intuition 5+1] Well if he hasn't been shot yet he's probably good. You grunt at him dismissively and continue forwards. You explore the kitchen, it features a pantry full of food and a pair of empty plates, you go into the lounge, it features a half dozen small scurrying robots the size of your fist which are now busy cleaning up the couch where Dom laid on it. You go into the cockpit, it features many tempting holographic panels. [Sanity 4] You manage to override the part of the brain which scream at you to press them all. You turn on your heel and walk back through the ship [Luck 2] you trip in the lounge and find a floor, it features your face and a small robot which is now busy probing at you to see if you need cleaning.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 15, 2011, 06:00:02 pm

James finished. That... Was quite good. He decided to explore the ship, hoping that that woman's warning meant that they wouldn't shoot him....

You leave the dining room and go take a look at the rest of the ship, the lounge is nice with several small cleaning bots running around and cleaning up what looks like blood. Well considering what Dominique looked like you would guess that's from the rest of the group. Or whoever owned this ship first. The pilot sounded like he was going to be kinda busy so you stay out of the cockpit. As you go through the corridor that leads out into the personal quarters one of the doors opens and large man steps out. Compared to what Dom looked like he's startlingly clean and he wears a pristine set of Technocracy military dress under his armor, which is also pristine surprisingly. He looks at you once and grunts, then heads forward through the ship. You've already seen medical, and the gunner sounded pretty damn busy too, so your journey takes you to engineering. Compared to the rest of the place it's horrible, meaning it only resembles a four star hotel room. There's nobody in here and it's paneled floor to ceiling in holographics, readouts on shield integrity, reactor temperature, radiation control, power distribution, engine cooling, engine efficiency, and a dozen more things. Huh.

You keep your hands in your pockets.

---

Hostiles

The missiles lose your signal through the radiation eating trees and default to following their previous course until they can pick up on your signal. [Luck 2] Multiple explosions sear the trees as the missiles run into the treeline and the branches that the interceptors and Virtue are dodging through. Only three of the remaining missiles manage to lock back onto the ship. As they converge the point defense system promptly blows them out of the air.

The two remaining interceptors hesitate, [Int 6] then break off back to the breach. With no comms line to the cruiser and no chance of reinforcements they pull back, they aren't morons after all and they can't take down the larger vessel without support. 
 
---

Jordan Yule

"You... lost them. Considering that we just turned a facility that is more expensive than the combined value of everyone in this room into vapor I would appreciate an explanation of why you are unable to find one ship." Yule was getting a headache from the sheer incompetence that let the ship flee with only cursory damage.
The man reporting licked his lips nervously, the Grand-Arbiter had something of a reputation. "Their pilot is exceptional, he managed to evade the beams from the bombardment on the facility. Then their gunner and EW specialist were able to delay our assault long enough to get under cover of this moon's forest. When terraforming this world the trees developed to consume a large portion of radiation from Eridani as well as sunlight, in essence we are unable to get a signal or a sweep through. While they're under the trees they might as well be on the other side of the planet."
"So, you're telling me that a single ship evaded on orbital assault, more than thirty StG missiles, four interceptors, and are now hiding under the trees. Oh yes, and they did this in my ship?" Jordan put special emphasis on those last words, he'd liked that ship and had been disappointed when he'd been forced to leave it behind. Having it stolen by rebels hardly seemed a fitting end for her.
"Er, yes sir, that is the case. The interceptors are returning now, only two of the four are reporting back."
Deep smooth breaths Jordan, don't rip his lungs open, you'd just have to get somebody to clean it up. "Contact Councilor Narroh, ask him to bring us a pair of Sword destroyers and a full cross of arbiters. Meanwhile send shuttles to every colony they could conceivable get to while remaining under cover, notify every colony that we can get a signal to now, give them the specs of the ship down to the last detail and tell them be alert for strangers among the colonies, hold all inter-colony transfers."
"Sir, this will take time, I-"
"Everything takes time, for this you have four hours. Or you don't have any time at all. Move."

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Nathaniel Hoke

"Holy Shit, we're clear. If y'all don't mind I'm going to slow down now so I don't crash and kill us all. I'm going to take us further in, just in case those interceptors come back with help. Anybody have a plan beyond steal the pretty pretty ship and hide in the woods?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 08:43:43 pm

"Didn't think we'd get through that. What'll the rats do now that they know that we have this ship?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 08:48:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 08:43:43 pm

"Didn't think we'd get through that. What'll the rats do now that they know that we have this ship?"

Nathaniel's answer is as immediate as it is sarcastic. "Call our parents and tell them we've been naughty? We just stole Technocrat tech, they'll kill us and recover it, or destroy it and kill us in the process, or if we're lucky they'll take us alive, recover this ship, wipe me and torture you until you publicly confess that the unchained are all satanistic baby eaters who want to rape everyone's underage daughter. The usual."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 08:49:48 pm

"So the usual 'go to every settlement and keep an eye out for it' then?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Trollan on April 15, 2011, 09:11:12 pm

I am sort of at a loss of what to do here...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 09:25:07 pm

"Damn, that was close. Great piloting Hoke, without ya' we would've been toast."

Get out of my seat and eat my likely-cold food while going to the cockpit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 09:42:16 pm

Dom finished her shower with a general glare at her surroundings; there was no way of knowing if Hoke could actually see her or not but if he did she wanted him to know she disapproved of his bullshit spying. Probably aren't any cameras in the bathrooms though, this is a luxury ship not a prisoner transport or anything. After drying off, grabbing a clean uniform, putting her armor and weapons back into place, and tying her damp hair back, she left the room and headed towards the cockpit. "So what do we do now?" she asked Taric - and Hoke too, since he was there and all. "Because if you asked me I'd say we should try to regroup with the Unchained and put in work going over this thing, switching it up a little. Y'know, new paint job, improve the engines, change the name... that kind of thing."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 09:43:41 pm

"If we can find the base. No doubt the techies are looking for us right now, losing something like this ought to piss them off."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 10:03:08 pm

"Yeah, that's what I mean." Dom leaned a shoulder on the nearest wall. "We gotta modify this thing in some way, they probably got the specs on file or somethin'. Wish we'd thought to ask where the hell the others were headed," she said with a sigh. "Hey, Nate. Can you poke around in the systems and see if any records are on this ship, like who it's registered to, what brand of vehicle it is, that kind of thing?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:04:38 pm

"We could paint it, but it won't hide the distinct model of shuttle. Though I do wonder which manufacturer built this."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 10:15:43 pm

"We can't fly around in circles forever, well I can for the next couple centuries, but you guys are going to become acutely limited by the lack of food and water in a week or two. There are a few colonies under the trees that we can reach in a day or so with me having to dodge frickin' trees every today. Alhrim, New Okmulgee, and Hensfield are all farming colonies, no more than 400 people apiece.  Allen and Paitr are mining camps, maybe twice that each with a heavier Technocrat presence." The same crackling sigh as before comes through. "The computer systems border on the spectacularly unhelpful, 'on the surface' is not a good answer to 'Where is it?', I just want you all to appreciate the mental stress I'm putting myself through on your behalf."

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 10:03:08 pm

"Yeah, that's what I mean." Dom leaned a shoulder on the nearest wall. "We gotta modify this thing in some way, they probably got the specs on file or somethin'. Wish we'd thought to ask where the hell the others were headed," she said with a sigh. "Hey, Nate. Can you poke around in the systems and see if any records are on this ship, like who it's registered to, what brand of vehicle it is, that kind of thing?"

"One moment mon amour, the computer is being difficult again." The cockpit is silent before a couple seconds. "Well I must commend your excellent taste, this is a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, model V. Last owned by Arbiter Jordan Amelius Yule, he then donated the vehicle to 'training facility #4' after he was promoted to Grand-Arbiter. On a more personal note, next time take a longer shower and go cold then hot, it fogs up the glass less."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:18:46 pm

"Rolls royce?! Oh they're going to be pissed now. A farming colony sounds good as we'll need the food and such. And how'd you know about Dom's shower?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:20:23 pm

PERVERT AI OMG EWW.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:21:10 pm

And you're surprised?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 10:21:34 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:18:46 pm

"Rolls royce?! Oh they're going to be pissed now. A farming colony sounds good as we'll need the food and such. And how'd you know about Dom's shower?"

"Thermal sensors that regulate the water and climate control, not perfect but it's better than nothing, cold water makes the silhouette more... prominent as well." For being a ship Hoke gives the impression of leering very well.

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:20:23 pm

PERVERT AI OMG EWW.

He's coping with being a computer, how would you feel?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:22:55 pm

"Why do I have a feeling you'e either lying or have a recording of it?"

$10 says he gets whacked for this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:23:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:21:10 pm

And you're surprised?

Not really.

Quote from: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 10:21:34 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:20:23 pm

PERVERT AI OMG EWW.

He's coping with being a computer, how would you feel?

I would control myself and not be a pervert.

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:22:55 pm

$10 says he gets whacked for this.

How? He's an AI.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:24:22 pm

Taric, Not Nathaniel....

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 10:25:46 pm

"You're pretty damn lucky that you don't have a physical body or you'd find your head jammed so far up your ass it would be dissolving in your own digestive fluids," Dom groused. "And I'm damn sure not taking cold showers for your benefit." She raised her left hand and pointed at her ring finger... then realized her gauntlet was in the way, took it off, and pointed again. "See this? It means 'Mrs. Dominique Wakeman,' thank you very much." She put her gauntlet back on and took a deep breath, pinching the bridge of her nose as she calmed down.

"Yeah, I'm with you Taric. We should check with the others but a small place like Hensfield sounds pretty good right now."

If he has a recording of it and Dom finds out murders will ensue.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:27:16 pm

Just get taric to mess with his coding.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 10:27:57 pm

Technically you could kill him just by rewriting his AI. Take away his free will, that'll show him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:29:10 pm

Or make him listen to Rick Rolling all the time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:29:45 pm

Even we must have standards.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:31:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:29:45 pm

Even we must have standards.

...You're saying rick-rolling Hoke is worse than making people feel like porn?

You sure have some screwed up morals. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 10:32:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:22:55 pm

"Why do I have a feeling you'e either lying or have a recording of it?"

While Dom continues to just sort of stand in mild shock Nathaniel replies. "Of course I have recordings, I have recordings of everything. You want to watch Teague cry while watching the girl find her dream guy in that holo he was watching? I must have watched that a million times."

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 10:25:46 pm

"You're pretty damn lucky that you don't have a physical body or you'd find your head jammed so far up your ass it would be dissolving in your own digestive fluids," Dom groused. "And I'm damn sure not taking cold showers for your benefit." She raised her left hand and pointed at her ring finger... then realized her gauntlet was in the way, took it off, and pointed again. "See this? It means 'Mrs. Dominique Wakeman,' thank you very much." She put her gauntlet back on and took a deep breath, pinching the bridge of her nose as she calmed down.

"Yeah, I'm with you Taric. We should check with the others but a small place like Hensfield sounds pretty good right now."

After Dom recovers and yells at him he just replies with his usual flippant merriment. "So what? I'm frickin' computer now, it's not even possible to be indiscreet in front of me anymore than it's indiscreet to walk nude in front a toaster. Besides, you need me mon amour, unless you wanna walk that is. You do realize that the uniform you're wearing also has an array of sensors inside it that make it fit don't you? Nice scars by the way, I'm really curious about that one way down there..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:34:37 pm

...Yeah, I say we should take Hoke's ability to think freely away. Also, take his ability to speak away, it's as equally as bad.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 10:36:33 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:34:37 pm

...Yeah, I say we should take Hoke's ability to think freely away. Also, take his ability to speak away, it's as equally as bad.

I wouldn't advise that, Nathaniel is terrified to die. Trying to do something like that could lead to a great deal of pain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:38:58 pm

He won't die, he just won't have the ability to think anymore. He won't loose his memories.

Anyway, it's that or Dom punches his circuits to dust. It's the lesser of two evils.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 15, 2011, 10:40:10 pm

James shrugged. He hadn't taken a shower in weeks... He felt like crap. He decided to take a shower: If he was going to die he was going to die full and friggin clean.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 10:43:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:38:58 pm

He won't die, he just won't have the ability to think anymore. He won't loose his memories.

Anyway, it's that or Dom punches his circuits to dust. It's the lesser of two evils.

How would you react if somebody took away your ability to think? Leaving Hoke Around in memory land might be worse than killing him. He's insulated so Dom can punch all she likes but Taric is the one with the best shot at hurting Nathaniel if it were to come to that. Just remember that the air, temperature, and gravity can all be controlled by him.

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 15, 2011, 10:40:10 pm

James shrugged. He hadn't taken a shower in weeks... He felt like crap. He decided to take a shower: If he was going to die he was going to die full and friggin clean.

You are a brave and very secure man, I salute you. (No he won't just so you know.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 10:53:26 pm

Dom grit her teeth. "Taric, can you mute this asshole?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 11:00:39 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 10:53:26 pm

Dom grit her teeth. "Taric, can you mute this asshole?"

"Oh, first it's 'Great piloting, fine job, we'd all have been smears without your magnificence' now we're onto 'this asshole'. I am well and genuinely hurt, when you have a course in mind don't hesitate to say it and I'll slave away for you without food or companionship while you loll about in the lap of luxury. Not even allowed to look at a fine young woman to break the monotony, well that's gratitude for you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 11:02:18 pm

"You're an AI, hoke... you don't eat."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 11:03:44 pm

"Oh, what, so you'd spy too?" Dom said, suddenly rounding on Tarran. "Is the only person on this ship NOT a pervert Teague?" She wasn't sure about James yet, but she DID find him bound to a chair... who knows what had been going on there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 11:05:50 pm

"I'm not spying, I was just eating the food you gave me. I didn't have anything to add to the discussion until Hoke mentioned food, so I didn't say anything. Don't look at me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 11:08:55 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 11:02:18 pm

"You're an AI, hoke... you don't eat."

"That's the point! You get to eat, sleep, screw, drink, take a bath, piss, run around naked and screaming, and whatever else comes to mind. I'm restricted to looking and taking reads off of a lady's garments, that and talking to a computer who seems to take a sadistic glee in stating the obvious. I'm bored, my feet itch, I'm reflexively hungry, I'm horny, I'm feel like I should be tired, and literally the only people who I have to talk to take little things like appreciation of the feminine form way too seriously."

 Nothing in your life prepared you to deal with a moping AI.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 15, 2011, 11:13:52 pm

James got back dressed and walked throughout the ship, now dressed. He clutched at his head. "I hate the Technocrats. So. Much."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 11:17:09 pm

Dom grumbled without saying anything specific and leaned against the wall petulantly. "Fine then, I guess I should just walk around nude all the time then. That's clearly all a woman's good for in this ship," she said sarcastically. "I brought you all food but that's just not enough, is it." She glared at the ship in general since she had no idea where Hoke was. "Yeah, well, I'm not screwing ANY of these guys, so you're out of luck, pervert. And how can you see my scars from the suit's measurements, anyway?"

She turned her glare to the guys. "And you'd better not go around telling these guys what they are because I will figure out how to reprogram you, and what fun will we have then..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:22:46 pm

"Wait, you DO have a recording...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 11:23:38 pm

"We really should get Hoke a female AI so he'll just shut the hell up. Hoke, can't you just shut off some of your emotions or something?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:24:13 pm

"How 'bout I block his access to the internal sensors?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 11:25:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 11:17:09 pm

Dom grumbled without saying anything specific and leaned against the wall petulantly. "Fine then, I guess I should just walk around nude all the time then. That's clearly all a woman's good for in this ship," she said sarcastically. "I brought you all food but that's just not enough, is it." She glared at the ship in general since she had no idea where Hoke was. "Yeah, well, I'm not screwing ANY of these guys, so you're out of luck, pervert. And how can you see my scars from the suit's measurements, anyway?"

She turned her glare to the guys. "And you'd better not go around telling these guys what they are because I will figure out how to reprogram you, and what fun will we have then..."

"Scar tissue, it's less elastic and much more dense than the surrounding flesh, nerve damage also makes it difficult for the sensors to compensate for your complete comfort so the clothing's sensors send up a little red flag whenever it finds some. Look, I don't look at you in the showers, you don't guilt trip the techy into altering me. Deal?" There's a slight pause, followed by another wearing exhalation of static. "Sorry about your husband, we all have a family dead or alive. I thought I was going to die, might as well have a look at one last good thing before going out, you know?"

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 11:23:38 pm

"We really should get Hoke a female AI so he'll just shut the hell up. Hoke, can't you just shut off some of your emotions or something?"

"Can't you chop off both of your legs?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 11:28:43 pm

"Fine, fine, whatever," Dom sighed. She was getting tired of arguing about people spying on her anyway. It was starting to get a little surreal. "Let's just act like this entire little incident never happened and never bring it up again. That good?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:31:29 pm

"If you want nathaniel, I could see If I could get you some porn from the settlement. Though I'll be going through the computer systems anyway."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 11:32:43 pm

"You could try connecting him to the magazine you've got," Dom suggested. "...Would that even work?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:33:28 pm

"If he could connect to it..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 11:36:18 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 11:28:43 pm

"Fine, fine, whatever," Dom sighed. She was getting tired of arguing about people spying on her anyway. It was starting to get a little surreal. "Let's just act like this entire little incident never happened and never bring it up again. That good?"

"Sure, and I'll keep the holographic versions of you flouncing about the cockpit in lingerie to an absolute minimum. Now other than outraged, did anyone besides the warwench have an idea for a destination?"

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:31:29 pm

"If you want nathaniel, I could see If I could get you some porn from the settlement. Though I'll be going through the computer systems anyway."

"Romantic bodice rippers with pirates, the old kind on the sea, not the space kind, if you can find it. I would be eternally in your debt and would teach you how to fly if you got me that little diversion. As to that centerfold you have, ship already scanned it. Eh, it's just a body, no story, no heart pounding romantic trysts in the dead of night, not my style."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 15, 2011, 11:40:14 pm

James heard some of the conversation coming form the main hold.
He paused for a moment. Then he slowly backed away. "Creepers." He muttered under his breath.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2011, 11:41:54 pm

Dom suddenly perked up. "Oh, you like romance novels too?" she said. She tapped Taric on the shoulder. "I think I'll come with you when you look for those." She turned back to... wherever she thought Hoke was at the moment. "Did you ever read Plundered Hearts? It's a great one! A young woman is kidnapped by the Sea Falcon, Captain Jamison, who it turns out was actually working with her father to overthrow an evil privateer."

Plundered Hearts... one of the first text adventure games I ever played. It was part of the Infocom Adventure pack with Borderwatch, Planetfall, Zork 3, and Infidel, and two others that I can't remember and don't care about. :\ Just thought it would be funny to reference it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:42:48 pm

"_{SHHH!, Don't tell her!} Her suggestion is good anyway. You're still losing access to the internal cameras and projectors though." Configure the system to lock out Nathaniel from all non-vital functions unless he has biometric data.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2011, 11:57:20 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:42:48 pm

"_{SHHH!, Don't tell her!} Her suggestion is good anyway. You're still losing access to the internal cameras and projectors though." Configure the system to lock out Nathaniel from all non-vital functions unless he has biometric data.

[Taric Hack 5+1 Vs Hoke Firewall 4] "Woah! No way man, I'm not losing my eyes and hands because yo-" His voice cuts out suddenly and there is stark silence for a minute, then the soft feminine voice of the ships computer comes online.

"The AI would like to demand that you return all functions at once. He would also like to add that if you do not comply he will disable the inertial dampeners and spin the ship in circles until you vomit upon yourselves. He also would like to make it known that he is extremely pissed."


Whenever Tarran gives his okay for hensfield (Party leader and majority vote) the ship will embark. If Nathaniel is in a state to take you that is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:59:11 pm

"He'll promise to delete any footage of dom?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 16, 2011, 12:01:19 am

"Let's go to Hensfield. Also, Hoke, if we're dead you're going to be stuck in this ship until someone comes along and you'll have to explain why we're dead. You'll likely make them suspicious and have you completely wiped. So stop complaining."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 16, 2011, 12:02:04 am

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:59:11 pm

"He'll promise to delete any footage of dom?"

There is a moment of silence before the voice replies again. "No, but he won't show it to anyone else. The AI says that this is his final offer."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 12:57:28 am

Dom sighed. "Well, if someone's going to objectify me it might as well be someone who it's completely pointless for him to do so. Let 'em have his stuff back. I want to talk to him anyway."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Congratulations on Pissing Jordan Off
Post by: Trollan on April 16, 2011, 12:59:15 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:31:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:29:45 pm

Even we must have standards.

...You're saying rick-rolling Hoke is worse than making people feel like porn?

You sure have some screwed up morals. :P

Oh so sigged.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 16, 2011, 01:04:30 am

Yes! My plan to take over the sig boxes is working!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:04:31 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 16, 2011, 12:02:04 am

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:59:11 pm

"He'll promise to delete any footage of dom?"

There is a moment of silence before the voice replies again. "No, but he won't show it to anyone else. The AI says that this is his final offer."

"I'd reply to that but dom's still here..." Give Hoke access to speak again. and access to the cockpit camera.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 05:17:30 am

Dom poked Taric in the back of the head. "You do know if you watch that I'll break your spine into so many pieces that I could fold you up like an accordion and pack you away in a cabinet, right?" She thought for a second. "And if you even think of using it for that same weird thing you do with the magazine I'll show you what I can do with MY mind. Like flay you alive an inch of skin at a time and roast the wounds."

I doubt there's any footage. The whole scene is comedy. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:20:24 am

"Okay, okay. I'm not dying over porn._{Unless it's good}. Then again, I could just search the files for it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 05:27:21 am

Dom leaned on the back of his chair. "I doubt Nate's labeled it anything obvious, if it even exists. This is a luxury ship, why would there be cameras in the bathrooms?" Still, she was considering letting Taric run the search just to see if there actually WAS anything. If there was and she watched it - alone, of course, she wasn't about to let these fools get any ideas - maybe she could figure out where the camera was and spraypaint over it or something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:30:23 am

"Even then, even if there are camera's in the private quarters, he's not getting them back."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 05:36:34 am

"Ah, I see. You should've said that's what you meant to find out in the first place." Dom stopped leaning on his chair since she wasn't trying to intimidate him anymore. "Go right ahead then. I'm going to go back to my room and take a close look at the walls, if you catch my drift." She left to go search for hidden cameras in what she was already thinking of as 'her room.' I'll have to hang a sign on the door or something...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:38:49 am

"Now that's out of the way, Oi hoke, you're bargaining chip fell through, you don't have access to the file directories where that kind of thing would be put. And don't blow you're cover if you do have access."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 07:36:17 am

Hmm. So we have a quiet computer guy who's a little creepy, an insane guy who's in someone else's body, a relatively well-adjusted terrorist/freedom fighter/synonym of your choice, a rage-aholic team mom, a devout Christian, and an AI who's interested in both porn and romance novels and spies on everyone.

I smell sitcom. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 07:37:34 am

I'd like to say that you're understating Taric's creepyness...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 07:52:55 am

Only for a joke, kinda like saying Jupiter's a little bit bigger than Earth. But you agree that we seem to be in need of a laugh track? :3 You could always install one on Hoke so everything he says is replaced by it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 07:56:32 am

Well I'd better learn to fly this thing before I do that...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 16, 2011, 08:42:20 am

James snapped to attention. "Whoa, do what the AI says, i don't want to vomit my new food all over the place!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 08:45:30 am

"I could just lock him out of those systems as well."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 16, 2011, 10:09:42 am

for lack of a better thing to do, and to show something is not quite right with teague, poke the new dude

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Ahra on April 16, 2011, 10:35:30 am

these last 3-4 pages are sick and should be erased. in short theyre funny as hell :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 10:36:08 am

Good good. Now are you signing up?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Ahra on April 16, 2011, 10:38:15 am

nah im not an good rp:er btw powders still in the waitlist

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 10:39:19 am

Neither am I, but you have to learn somewhere...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Ahra on April 16, 2011, 11:14:26 am

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Aaron white
appearance:an tall man in his mid twenties with an curved scar on his cheek.
Gender: Male
Profession: red maintenance
Skills: 2 soaking 1 marksman 1 melee
Character Bio: He used to have an promising future as an construction worker, unfortunately he happened to drop a tool in the head of the overseer who when he could talk,and look straight again sent him away to "work" as an red maintenance
Stats,
Strength: 6
Dexterity: 5
Endurance: 4
Charisma: 4
Intelligence: 3
Willpower: 3

who am i trying to fool seems like too much fun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 16, 2011, 01:43:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:04:31 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 16, 2011, 12:02:04 am

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 11:59:11 pm

"He'll promise to delete any footage of dom?"

There is a moment of silence before the voice replies again. "No, but he won't show it to anyone else. The AI says that this is his final offer."

"I'd reply to that but dom's still here..." Give Hoke access to speak again. and access to the cockpit camera.

Quote from: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 08:45:30 am

"I could just lock him out of those systems as well."

Nathaniel Grumbles quite a bit as he comes back on the intercom. "You want to hazard a bet as to what's faster? Your programming or my ability to triple gravity and pin you to the ceiling. _Punk..."


After Hoke is done feeling sorry for himself the ship turns and starts dodging through the trees vaguely in the direction of Hensfield. You take advantage of the ship's luxury, resting, eating, resting, watching holos, resting, and opening holographic 'windows' that you can see outside through. Under the trees might as well be under a cavern, no light gets in through the densely woven canopy. The trees themselves glow slightly, covered in a fungus that gives off a faint light that varies from green to violet. The forest floor is still quite far below you, movement and animal life is scarce but that's to be expected when you're riding in a giant and shiny ship that isn't exactly made for stealth. What you do see though is either reptile, or what Taric swears is an animate fungus. Once in the distance you get a fleeting glimpse of that looks for all the world to be a flying snake, though a flying snake that's larger than the ship. The gas giant blacking out the sun was alien, but that really didn't come up a lot when you were inside the facility... Now though there's nothing at all to keep you from believing that you aren't Kansas anymore.

The trip lasts long enough for you to all put in a good night's sleep and get showered and re-clothed. The ship's little cleaning robots are also capable of mending clothing, though they destroy your jumpsuits instead of keeping them. After a bit of testing you find that they can mend some of the damage to your armor as well, it isn't perfect but it works well enough.  (Health restored, Stamina restored, Armor +50% of maximum)

When you finally arrive Hoke puts you down a mile outside the settlement, you don't want to risk the colonists seeing it or appropriating it somehow. Nathaniel tells you that if you walk out the door, take a right, and keep walking straight you should find the settlement. He'll be able to track you and talk to you via the short range radio as long as you stay with seven miles of the ship. 

Now, all there is to do is walk out the ship into untamed wilderness, trudge a mile to the settlement, somehow find the unchained that may or may not have arrived here, and do all of this while keeping your own presence as soft as possible to keep you out of Technocrat sight.


(3rd Mission completed, +3 attribute points and +6/6ths* skill)


*The old way seemed too confining, this way you can finish of your partial training sessions too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 01:49:05 pm

Att points into intelligence. Skill point into crafting.

"Okay. Nathaniel, don't scratch the paint while I'm gone." Start walking.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 02:32:24 pm

All the skill points into Active Kinetics to jump that to 3, all attribute points into Endurance to make it 9... unless Endurance doesn't up my stamina, in which case, 3 to Willpower.

Dom went to the kitchen to grab some snack bars for the trip, then exited the ship. Good thing I'm well out of that for the moment. Kinda creepy to think about Nathaniel just watching me while I'm asleep. He probably had, too. It seemed like the kind of thing he would do. ...We need to get him some books as fast as possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 16, 2011, 02:52:55 pm

Since I have a strength of 0, all attribute points into Strength.

For skills, 2/6ths to marksman, rest into Dodging.

"Oh hey, a walk in the dark. Reminds me of the time I went through sewers... almost died that day. Oh well, at least this time there's no sewer water."

Get walking.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 05:01:52 pm

@Ahra: Taric's right, it just takes practice. In my case I started RPing on forums around 1998 but I didn't really consider myself a decent character writer until late 1999 / early 2000, when I was able to start stretching my posts out to about two paragraphs on average... even though my characters still tend to have the same core personality. :\ Anyway yeah, the only advice I can really give is to try starting out playing a character as different from yourself as possible, as 2D as possible to start out. Then as you play the character add little personalty quirks here and there, details of their history, flesh them out in pieces. If you try to plan a character out from the start you'll get too lost in the details, but if you build them over time they'll be a lot easier to play and read more naturally.

For example, in this RTD, I'd never actually planned for Dominique to be a married woman until we started joking around about her, then I was like "...actually, that would be something interesting to add to her backstory." Plus it gave me the opportunity to saddle her with a terrible maiden name, and I love bad jokes. Anyway, that's just my two cents. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:03:10 pm

Geez, I've just started last year...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 05:04:37 pm

You probably don't live out in the middle of nowhere where there's nothing to do but read, write, and play video games. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:07:48 pm

Hey, I do live in the middle of nowhere.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 05:14:17 pm

Middle of nowhere you can still get DSL or middle of nowhere you can't? 'Cause I'm in the latter category. >.< But yeah, it's a mile from I live to the road. I don't think I even live in a town, my address just has one listed because it's relatively close by.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:15:13 pm

DSL capable, but still not a large town. Probaly 'bout 10000-30000 here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 16, 2011, 05:29:43 pm

skill is crafting 'cause it seems fun, stats all in strength


Taricus, let's craft an insanity generator for Trol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:30:53 pm

You'll have to do it with trol being undetected by Taric though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 16, 2011, 05:32:29 pm

I'm still confused why Taric wants Trol dead...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:32:50 pm

Saun...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 05:33:10 pm

I looked it up, my town is so small that it doesn't have it's own population data. I had to look up the county instead. So, the population is 31,274 across 475 square miles. I think that's like 65 people in every square mile, which sounds about right. I think my town probably does have about two, three hundred people in it.

@Trol: 'Cause you killed Saun.

PPE: ninja'd.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:37:40 pm

Ah, right then. Still isn't much to do in a mining town though. Considering how many fly-in workers there are.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 16, 2011, 05:42:00 pm

oh yeah... Still, in real life, would you be that mad if some random one night stand just randomly died?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:42:34 pm

If they were a comrade in arms, yes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 16, 2011, 05:44:37 pm

meh, you only knew her for a short time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 05:48:01 pm

From Taric's point of view, he really doesn't trust (Or socialize) other people out of shyness. There's a reason it was called a "Trust building exersize"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 06:04:39 pm

Oh, a trust-building exercise was what was going on? :3 But yeah man, you don't just kill a guy's girlfriend/pseudo-girlfriend and not expect some kind of retribution. Look at Double Dragon 2, for example.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 16, 2011, 07:15:12 pm

Strength, melee. Yeah.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 12:17:32 am

Quote from: Trollan on April 16, 2011, 05:42:00 pm

oh yeah... Still, in real life, would you be that mad if some random one night stand just randomly died?

If your buddy blows the girl you just made love at* in half with a shotgun you're bound to get pissed. He's probably cold enough now to not execute you, he might pirate the ships grav control and crush you to death slowly while recount your every sin though.

*_{Zap Brannigan reporting for duty!}

Running turn now, well after I poke Tarran's RTD of the 2nd page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 12:25:08 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 12:17:32 am

Running turn now, well after I poke Tarran's RTD of the 2nd page.

And I'm returning a entirely-unneeded poke (since this is not on the second page) for your poke.

*POKE*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 01:54:43 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2011, 02:32:24 pm

Dom went to the kitchen to grab some snack bars for the trip, then exited the ship. Good thing I'm well out of that for the moment. Kinda creepy to think about Nathaniel just watching me while I'm asleep. He probably had, too. It seemed like the kind of thing he would do. ...We need to get him some books as fast as possible.

You look for any snack bars you're accustomed too, [Observation 5] you don't find any that you recognize but there are a couple 'Positron Punch Power Packs'. They look about the same and you vaguely recall commercials for them, you stuff four into various places in your gray and silver uniform. YOu exit the ship with the rest of the group and keep walking.

two days rations added

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 16, 2011, 02:52:55 pm

"Oh hey, a walk in the dark. Reminds me of the time I went through sewers... almost died that day. Oh well, at least this time there's no sewer water."

Get walking.

As soon as Dominique is finished getting something from the ship you set out, letting Dom and Teague take point while Taric, yourself and James fan out behind.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 16, 2011, 01:49:05 pm

"Okay. Nathaniel, don't scratch the paint while I'm gone." Start walking.

"Yeah, I'll just sit here and throw wild parties then shall I?" As you exit the Virtue Nathaniel's voice comes through the radio. "It's not much but if anything comes at you from the ground I'll see if I can get you a heads up, good luck and don't get dead, waiting in the forest twiddling my thumbs for the next century doesn't have a lot of appeal."

Well that's at least something, you settle your gear and get moving with the rest of the group.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 16, 2011, 10:09:42 am

poke the new dude

You poke James a couple times, yep he's real. You shrug and continue with the group.

He looks at you sort of funny.

---

James Evan

You don't say much and just tag along with the group.

You wonder if you could borrow a gun or knife off somebody, you're feeling pretty helpless compared to these people who are very nearly carrying around an arsenal each.

All: The canopy of the forest above you is invisible except for a spiderweb of branches outlined by the foxfire glow of the fungus. The fact that there is literally no light around here that is not generated by luminescent plants and animals makes the undergrowth a bit foreign. As you move through the undergrowth of strange mushrooms and short barrel like plants the color of the immediate fungi begin to shift from greenish blue and into violet, brightening as it does so. [Int roll 2] You have no idea why it would do something like that, but it's obviously responding to your presence. You encounter a number of insects on your trek as well as a worm as big around as your arm with several orifices opening and closing on its sides. You give that one a wide berth.

[Stamina 4, 4+1, 4, 4, 4+1] The air here is strange, and probably laden with spores from all of the fungi, a couple people cough or sneeze once or twice but no ill effects come of it. You can't help but feel lucky that none of you are having a bad reaction when breathing unfiltered air from a strange ecosystem. [Intuition 3+1] When you lose sight of the ship there are very few landmarks that you can keep a hold of to lay a straight course. "Alright kids, you're veering a little bit. Turn a bit to the right and you'll be back on track" Nathaniel corrects you through the radio, you notice that the channel is noticeably less clear now. With all this giant fungi and tree cover you think Nathaniel's estimate of a seven mile range on the radio was a little generous.

[Luck 3] Your cautious walk in the woods is quiet, oddly so. The good news is that you're largely uninterrupted, the bad news is you have the sensation of being watched. [Intuition 3+1] A sensation more than one of you have sense enough to take seriously. (Party gets a roll to avoid surprise) The lights in the fungus around you seem to shift strangely, moving of their own accord, okay you're being stalked by the evil mushroom critters from whatever the hell this moon is called.

[Surprise roll 3 Vs Party roll 2] Indeed, the large mite like creature that trundles out of the fungus doesn't seem like much of a threat. Its legs can barely sustain its large body and fungal tendrils riddle the entire beast. Another four of the same creatures move out of the growth to surround the party, the fungus on them shifts to match the glow of the fungus around them making them difficult to see when you're not looking directly at them. Mites the size of labradors, you think you've got this one under control.

(-1 to initiative roll if applicable.)
 

---

Spoiler: NPCs (click to show/hide)

Mite 1
Health: Fine
Aggression: Indeterminate
Special: -1 to enemy ranged accuracy
Range,
All: Short

Mite 2
Health: Fine
Aggression: Indeterminate
Special: -1 to enemy ranged accuracy
Range,
All: Short

Mite 3
Health: Fine
Aggression: Indeterminate
Special: -1 to enemy ranged accuracy
Range,
All: Short

Mite 4
Health: Fine
Aggression: Indeterminate
Special: -1 to enemy ranged accuracy
Range,
All: Short

Mite 5
Health: Fine
Aggression: Indeterminate
Special: -1 to enemy ranged accuracy
Range,
All: Short

Status

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs, in hand]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [4, 13lbs, Caustic load]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
Energy cell
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
days rations x2
Status: In the woods

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: In the woods.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol x3 (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  In the woods

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 80/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs, in hand)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . In the woods, Need new host in 18 turns.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 8/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Nothing but your clothes
Status: In the woods

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 01:57:17 am

Powder, since you're a liability in heavy combat at the moment you can get three things from the others if they agree to give it/them to you as a free action.

Bonus points if anyone knows what a cordyceps fungus is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 02:01:16 am

Cordyceps is in .hack, I can tell you that...

As they walked, Dom looked over at the new guy. "James, right? Here. You might need 'em if you get in trouble." She removed one of her chimera pistols, the Piru rifle, all associated ammo for the two guns, and the riot shield Tarran had given her to replace the one she'd lost. She passed them over, then turned back around, just in time to run into some strange creatures. Immediately she went for the Fuath, just in case these things were hostile. "What do you think, boss? Shoot or keep walking?" she asked, training her weapon on Mite 1.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 02:23:57 am

"Shoot them. Goddamn this gives me bad memories of the sewers. James, here, have my Renfield, I don't need it anymore."

Give James my Renfield SMG and it's clip. Dual wield Chimeras and shoot the second.

EVERYONE, I AM DUAL WIELDING. GET THE HECK DOWN.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 04:48:06 am

Open fire with frank.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 17, 2011, 08:28:25 am

"Thanks" James then hefted his Renfield, though if the enmies were hostile, he'd probably just end up charging them. He wasn't too good with guns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 08:33:05 am

Stay back, they'll infect you if they get too close (And you don't have full body armour on)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 08:48:42 am

Editing post to give him the Riot Shield too, so he at least has some protection.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 17, 2011, 12:14:37 pm

Open fine with the kapre, silently screaming curses at the fungi on the inside

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 01:35:24 pm

Oh, yeah. If I can't give him everything I stated in my post since the ammo might count as a fourth thing, then I'll keep the chimera pistol and give him the Piru rifle, its ammo, and the shield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 01:57:00 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 02:23:57 am

"Shoot them. Goddamn this gives me bad memories of the sewers. James, here, have my Renfield, I don't need it anymore."

Give James my Renfield SMG and it's clip. Dual wield Chimeras and shoot the second.

You un-holster both of the little machine pistols and Start blowing holes in the mite at 3 o'clock. [Quickshot 4+1+1-1-1, 4+1+1-2-1] The pistols purr as they open up two-dozen ruptures in the mite's flesh. It keens as it dies.

Mite 2 has been killed.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 02:01:16 am

Cordyceps is in .hack, I can tell you that...

As they walked, Dom looked over at the new guy. "James, right? Here. You might need 'em if you get in trouble." She removed one of her chimera pistols, the Piru rifle, all associated ammo for the two guns, and the riot shield Tarran had given her to replace the one she'd lost. She passed them over, then turned back around, just in time to run into some strange creatures. Immediately she went for the Fuath, just in case these things were hostile. "What do you think, boss? Shoot or keep walking?" she asked, training her weapon on Mite 1.

 

Tarran Opens fire on the second mite and you hose down the first mite, [Quickshot 3+1-1] covering it in acid. The mite's skin sizzles and melts as the fat body folds into itself, then the legs melt too far to sustain the body and it collapses wheezily.

Mite 1 has been killed.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 04:48:06 am

Open fire with frank.

You loose a burst of slugs from your gauss rifle, [3+1+1-1] blasting away soft flesh and fungus on the mite behind the party. Like Tarran's it emits a soft wail as it dies.

Mite 4 has been killed

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 17, 2011, 12:14:37 pm

Open fine with the kapre, silently screaming curses at the fungi on the inside

[Sanity 1, Insanity 2] You swing your rifle loose and then notice that the cuffs on your uniform don't quite match, you spend a few minutes adjusting them while everyone else is busy shooting mites.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 17, 2011, 08:28:25 am

"Thanks" James then hefted his Renfield, though if the enmies were hostile, he'd probably just end up charging them. He wasn't too good with guns.

You keep the SMG ready but the mites don't charge, they do something even more surprising.

---

Live Mites

The remaining mites scuttle away, becoming lost in the myriad of glowing fungi in seconds. This is too easy, something is up.

---

Dead Mites

The mite the Dom melted does nothing, but the other two explode. The sacs of fungus that riddle them engorging and then bursting, flinging sticky off blue onto all of you. [Intuition 5] Your gut tells you that this is a very bad thing indeed.

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [3, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  In the woods, covered in mite spores

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 80/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . In the woods, Need new host in 18 turns, covered in mite spores

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 01:59:50 pm

Psionically acivate a gas mask. brush off the spores. Continue moving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 02:02:58 pm

Dom held her breath and closed her eyes, not wanting to get that strange blue stuff in her mouth or eyes. She then flung herself to the ground and log rolled, hoping to wipe the spores off on the grass. Dammit... strange alien shit... If that didn't work she would just have to apply a small amount of pyrokinesis to the air around her and hope to burn it off. Hopefully she could do that on the move. She got up after a few moments. "We should probably get going, guys, before more weird-ass things show up." I'm always covered in gunk these days, she thought. Hopefully it'll wash out.

Spoiler: Kept around for posterity, even if inaccurate. (click to show/hide)

*looks up Cordyceps on wikipedia*

Oh FFS. We're all covered with Las Plagas?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 02:05:08 pm

Not yet. If you do burn the spores the corpses probably are valuable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 02:06:04 pm

It's all over us. Says so in the status. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 02:08:15 pm

Edited, still try and get the corpses though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 02:12:37 pm

The spores aren't infectious.

They're like a targeting laser for something else.


If you were to become afflicted with a human attacking strain of cordyceps it would take many turns for it to have an effect and I'd show that you were infected via status.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 02:13:31 pm

The corpses are still valuable right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 02:15:15 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 02:13:31 pm

The corpses are still valuable right?

It's a dead exploded bug that attracts things that like to eat and aren't too discriminating.

I'd say no. Why would they be?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 02:17:05 pm

Well fuck. Time to start running.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 02:30:21 pm

Yeah, as soon as Dom's done rolling in the grass she's following Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 02:31:06 pm

"Shit! Effing blue shit! Urgh, disgusting."

Pull out me Jormungandr and keep an eye out for further hostiles while following Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 17, 2011, 05:14:35 pm

"SQUEEEEEEE!!!" wipe it off,and get the fuck outta there

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 06:11:08 pm

"...Uh, what was that Teague?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 06:13:57 pm

"...WHAT?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 17, 2011, 06:28:04 pm

"EEEEEEEEEEEEWWWW!!!!!!!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 06:30:06 pm

"Oh not again! Oi, you're meant to chare them Teague!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 06:30:49 pm

"Wait, since when did Teague go... this?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 06:33:20 pm

"My thoughts exactly" +5 to Taric's suspicion metre

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 06:35:23 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 06:33:20 pm

+5 to Taric's suspicion metre

+7 to Tarran's suspicion meter, since my character is more sane than yours.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 06:36:11 pm

A 10 is instantly suspicious though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 06:37:04 pm

Oh.

Then +7 instead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 06:42:44 pm

...Dom's suspicion level raises by 2 for poking James earlier for no reason. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 08:08:05 pm

And now for something completely different, Which player villan are we up against this mission? (As in forum profile for that player)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 09:45:20 pm

Riccto or KineseN, depends. Probably KineseN

May Auto powder if he doesn't post before 10:00. (16 minutes my time.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 09:46:58 pm

Ah, so two technocrat bosses 'fore we get to use the grand arbiter's blood for paint then?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 09:49:10 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 09:46:58 pm

Ah, so two technocrat bosses 'fore we get to use the grand arbiter's blood for paint then?

No, probably more, perhaps less. (Less may end up with you being the smear though.) Three was just the maximum number of villains I wanted to keep waitlisted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 09:50:21 pm

Wait, we get skill ups for every player villan we kill/defeat?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 17, 2011, 09:57:37 pm

"Oh god this is disgusting. Doesn't seem good." James frantically clawed off the goo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 10:09:53 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 09:50:21 pm

Wait, we get skill ups for every player villan we kill/defeat?

You get skill ups for completed missions, villains are generally the boss of a mission. So the more villains you make your way through the more missions you complete, hence more XP.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 10:12:11 pm

Ooohhh. MORE VILLANS PLEASE!

Also, anyone want to take bet on how long it'll take to find Nathaniel's novel?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2011, 10:33:03 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 02:31:06 pm

"Shit! Effing blue shit! Urgh, disgusting."

Pull out me Jormungandr and keep an eye out for further hostiles while following Taric.

You grumble impotently and wait for the rest to get down with their ineffective shenanigans before following Taric, who decided that this would be a nice time for a jog.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 17, 2011, 05:14:35 pm

"SQUEEEEEEE!!!" wipe it off,and get the fuck outta there

You make the first audible sound since switching bodies, you think it may have alerted the others that all is not well with your head. [Luck 4] You manage to wipe some of it off but the stuff is hideously sticky, you manage not to worsen your situation though.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 02:02:58 pm

Dom held her breath and closed her eyes, not wanting to get that strange blue stuff in her mouth or eyes. She then flung herself to the ground and log rolled, hoping to wipe the spores off on the grass. Dammit... strange alien shit... If that didn't work she would just have to apply a small amount of pyrokinesis to the air around her and hope to burn it off. Hopefully she could do that on the move. She got up after a few moments. "We should probably get going, guys, before more weird-ass things show up." I'm always covered in gunk these days, she thought. Hopefully it'll wash out.

You roll on the ground, the lack of anything resembling grass means you get a lot of very rich earth on you. [Intuition 5] You suddenly have a brainwave and scoop more earth on yourself, this stuff isn't burning, and it isn't coming off, so you might as well cover it up.

Mite spores now covered in earth

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 17, 2011, 09:57:37 pm

"Oh god this is disgusting. Doesn't seem good." James frantically clawed off the goo.

You attempt to remove the goo, [Luck 2] you fail miserable and only serve to smear it more deeply into your clothing and armor. You follow the rest, now thoroughly coated in the strange grime.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 01:59:50 pm

Psionically acivate a gas mask. brush off the spores. Continue moving.

You try to make a gas-mask out of psionic energy, [Active Kinetics 4+1] it works well enough though it inhibits your breathing some. (-2 stamina) It's really a variation an a shield except with a lot of really tiny holes. After watching Teague and Jame's complete lack of success in getting the spores off you decide not to try and brush the spores off though and you jog off the forest.

---

All: Second by second the feeling of being watched intensifies, and then you notice something strange. Maybe a hundred feet out something like black static is moving over the glowing fungus, it grows until it completely covers the faint light. Then it starts with a fungus nearer, looking about you realize that it's happening all around you. The light is fading, [Intuition 4] and you're getting a very bad feeling.

 

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [3, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 68/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio
Tripwire emitter
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  In the woods, covered in mite spores

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 80/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . In the woods, Need new host in 18 turns, covered in mite spores

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 10:35:58 pm

"Stay in formation, Big ugly coming!" Anticipate the arrival of the threat. And copy Dom's idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 17, 2011, 10:36:38 pm

"OH GOD!" Roll in ground away as fast as possible, having seen Dom's success in getting it of in the ground.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 10:39:52 pm

"Oh shit... Cover! Everyone find some cover!"

Take cover behind something! Roll in dirt to try and cover up the spores, too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 10:40:59 pm

Cover never works in melee...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 10:42:50 pm

Unless the enemy is a big mother, then cover is one or more blows you aren't taking, which when fighting a big enemy is pretty damn important.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 10:45:20 pm

I think actually being able to dodge the damned thing may be a bit better in CQC.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 11:53:25 pm

Dom raised the Fuath as James, Tarran, and Taric hit the dirt. Maybe it'll work in a more open area like this... she thought. She closed her eyes and attempted to reach out with her kinetics, to feel the movement around her like she attempted on the tower. If she felt where the threat was coming from she would let everyone else know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Zako on April 18, 2011, 01:22:53 am

Ooooh, if I can be a villan later on, that would be FANTASTIC! I would be a GREAT and brutal villan if you let me.  ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 01:35:26 am

Since Tarran is all CO and junk I've been toying around with the idea of giving him a couple of exceptional abilities that refresh each chapter just so I can shake things up and grind you guys down a little harder.

Spoiler: Command Abilities (click to show/hide)

Command points are refreshed chapter to chapter, additional ones my be awarded for the spectacular completion of a mission. The amount of Command points you get per chapter varies with your rank, whether Unchained, Technocracy, Independent, whatever. The higher your rank the more points you get.

Tier 1: Squad Captain/similar (1 point) -You are here-
Tier 2: Lieutenant/similar (3 Points)
Tier 3: Full Captain/similar (5 points)
Tier 4: Major/similar (7 points)
Tier 5: Colonel/similar (10 Points)
Tier 6: Patriarch/similar (15 points)

The abilities themselves are,

Resilience: Save a person from dying (1 point + Number of times used)
---
Command: Give an order to a neutral unit (1 point + number of times used)
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Defiance: Re-roll one failed roll. (2 points*number of times used)
---
Blaze of glory: Get bonus to all rolls equal to 1/10 of the last damage taken for a turn. (3 Points + number of times used)
---
Charge: allied units gain +1 initiative and +1 to hit for a turn (3 + number of times used)
---
Hold the Line: allied damage taken halved for one round. (4 + number of times used)
---
Make it count: +4 to one roll (5*number of times used)
---
Contingency: Re-roll an entire turn (5*number of times used)
---
Finest Hour: Allied rolls +1, enemy rolls -1, enemy damage taken doubled, damage dealt halved (10 points)


These can be combined, for instance a Major or Arbiter could use Defiance in conjunction with Make it count for a nearly guaranteed success.

Quote from: Zako on April 18, 2011, 01:22:53 am

Ooooh, if I can be a villan later on, that would be FANTASTIC! I would be a GREAT and brutal villan if you let me.  ;D

Yeah, I have an open villain slot, so PM me your stuff when you're ready.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 01:49:34 am

Oooh, moar powerz for my friendly firez. Yummy.

I'll be sure to have Serious send a ship-destroying shockwave towards you and give her the +4 bonus when we see you. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Zako on April 18, 2011, 01:54:45 am

Can you PM me a template for character creation of a villan?

And I'll make sure to mentally cripple your pilot first. Just for kicks. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 02:00:58 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 01:49:34 am

Oooh, moar powerz for my friendly firez. Yummy.

I'll be sure to have Serious send a ship-destroying shockwave towards you and give her the +4 bonus when we see you. :D

Most of these will apply to enemy command units as well.

Quote from: Zako on April 18, 2011, 01:54:45 am

Can you PM me a template for character creation of a villan?

First page, third post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: KineseN on April 18, 2011, 03:22:18 am

Ooh, I saw my name! This is gonna be good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 03:26:05 am

Until Taric uses his Pronz on you. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: KineseN on April 18, 2011, 03:34:21 am

I deny his trademark ability with my [REDACTED]. Let's see how he like that.


---
*No spoilers for you on me, no no.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 03:35:40 am

I'd like to see you mentally cripple our pilot - he's an AI. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 03:46:40 am

Quote from: KineseN on April 18, 2011, 03:34:21 am

I deny his trademark ability with my [REDACTED]. Let's see how he like that.

Fine, then, I'll just use my abilities of accidentally shooting through a door (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg2060843#msg2060843) on you. I bet you haven't planned for that, have you? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: KineseN on April 18, 2011, 04:03:13 am

Yeah, if it's unplanned there is a big chance I won't see it coming.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Zako on April 18, 2011, 05:11:00 am

Heh, I'll hopefully get to that AI matter soon enough.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 18, 2011, 08:50:40 am

Villains. I PUNCH YOOOUUUU OUT!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 08:51:57 am

Unless they have Shiren's equipment, that's when you just shoot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 11:58:11 am

Trooll, post so I can start killing people in horrific painful ways.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 12:49:01 pm

Yeah, I need to go somewhere soo-wait... what?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 18, 2011, 01:26:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 01:35:26 am

Resilience: Save a person from dying (1 point + Number of times used)

*coughcoughthankscoughcough*
Create a kinetic wall and find extra cover

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 08:32:04 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 18, 2011, 01:26:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 01:35:26 am

Resilience: Save a person from dying (1 point + Number of times used)

*coughcoughthankscoughcough*
Create a kinetic wall and find extra cover

Suppose I could have phrased that one better, it saves them from dying that turn. So it can prolong mortally wounded or allow you to hang on if you think you're about to die. It is NOT a get out of dead free card, you're still bleeding everywhere, psychically degrading, being disintegrated, whatever, it just makes it take longer. The ability won't save you from Massive damage either, direct nukes, skin to beam contact with anti-matter weaponry, jumping into lava, etc will still kill you dead.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 08:34:06 pm

Yay! I was hoping the turn would be run soon.

...Still got to run mine but I'm still a lazy son-of-a-gun. :P

...Alright, alright, I'll get on with it.

Edit: Draignean... why did you have to roll two 1 luck rolls?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 08:59:14 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 17, 2011, 10:39:52 pm

"Oh shit... Cover! Everyone find some cover!"

Take cover behind something! Roll in dirt to try and cover up the spores, too.

You copy dominique and cover yourself in dirt, ordering the party to a halt and taking what cover you can.

Spores now covered in dirt, under cover

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 17, 2011, 10:35:58 pm

"Stay in formation, Big ugly coming!" Anticipate the arrival of the threat. And copy Dom's idea.

You emulate Dom and Tarran, scooping dirt and detritus over the sticky blue. You then take cover opposite Tarran in a defensive circle, you still don't know where the threat is coming from.

Spores now covered in dirt, under cover

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 17, 2011, 10:36:38 pm

"OH GOD!" Roll in ground away as fast as possible, having seen Dom's success in getting it of in the ground.

You roll around on the ground, avoiding the corpses of the dead mites and covering yourself in dirt.

Spores now covered in dirt

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 18, 2011, 01:26:56 pm

Create a kinetic wall and find extra cover

You take cover at another point and make a kinetic wall [Wall 5], shielding the unit from frontal assault.

Under cover

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 17, 2011, 11:53:25 pm

Dom raised the Fuath as James, Tarran, and Taric hit the dirt. Maybe it'll work in a more open area like this... she thought. She closed her eyes and attempted to reach out with her kinetics, to feel the movement around her like she attempted on the tower. If she felt where the threat was coming from she would let everyone else know.

You focus like you did in the tower, expanding the subtle field around you, reaching out over earth and tree and mushroom. [Kinetics 3+1] You feel... movement, like water swirling on top of the distant foilage and coming closer. No, not water, something more distinct, something more alive... [intuition 2] You can't get enough definition to tell what it is, all you can tell is that it's coming from everywhere at once, and it's getting closer.

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Unknown threat

The creeping absence of light continues to advance in silence, until only the fungi within twenty-five feet still show light. The dim humidity is oppressive, and the odd glow from the canopy isn't enough to see whatever is closing in on you close as it is.

Unknown threat is at short range and will reach you next turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:00:17 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 08:34:06 pm

Yay! I was hoping the turn would be run soon.

...Still got to run mine but I'm still a lazy son-of-a-gun. :P

...Alright, alright, I'll get on with it.

Edit: Draignean... why did you have to roll two 1 luck rolls?

Same reason I have to write this entirely uninteresting turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:01:09 pm

Sense the bastard. Burn them as well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:01:20 pm

"Teague, roll in the damn dirt now so it can't find us!" Dom yelled while spraying the Fuath northwest randomly in the hopes of hitting something before firing it southwest and southeast as well. She was sure it closing in on the spores.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:03:27 pm

"Spray it near Teague, he's the only one visible to whatever it is"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:04:24 pm

"Yeah, but I don't want to melt him too," Dom replied, looking around for a likely spot to shoot at.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:07:30 pm

"Eh, he probably won't mind"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:08:38 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:03:27 pm

"Spray it near Teague, he's the only one visible to whatever it is"

You're all still visible, it just has to make a roll to find you when you're covered.

It also might be attracted to the entire area where the mites exploded, that goop is still on the mites and on the plants.

Anyone want to hazard a guess as to what 'it' is?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:09:31 pm

It's big, ugly and hungry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:10:14 pm

"A senior moment perhaps?" /leon

I'm guessing it's a metroid-like lifeform that feeds on the mites.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:13:32 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:09:31 pm

It's big, ugly and hungry.

Wrong on one count.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:10:14 pm

"A senior moment perhaps?" /leon

I'm guessing it's a metroid-like lifeform that feeds on the mites.

No, everything on world is a speed evolved form of something from earth. Terraforming was done by crafting the environment and then exposing the life to a virus that allowed them to mix'n'match DNA at an incredible rate, letting them evolve to an environment as if they'd lived in it for millenia. So everything has a real world analogue, even if it hardly resembles it anymore.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:14:35 pm

Ants eat cordyceps. Is it a giant ant?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:15:35 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:14:35 pm

Ants eat cordyceps. Is it a giant ant?

Why would they be giant?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:16:05 pm

So ugly and hungry?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:17:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:16:05 pm

So ugly and hungry?

If you consider ants to be ugly then yeah, otherwise just hungry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:18:01 pm

...But anyway, so you're saying that it's ants? Like a shit ton of ants swarming everything? o.o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 09:18:43 pm

Ooh, mutation virus. Just wondering, say if I injected it into myself, what kind of Fun should I expect?

Get my Ichneumon out, make myself as small as possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:19:24 pm

BURN THEM! BURN THEM!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:22:08 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:18:01 pm

...But anyway, so you're saying that it's ants? Like a shit ton of ants swarming everything? o.o

Enough to black the ground and cover all the light producing fungus below head level.

The good news is that of the party you've got the only effective weapon.

Quote from: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 09:18:43 pm

Ooh, mutation virus. Just wondering, say if I injected it into myself, what kind of Fun should I expect?

Get my Ichneumon out, make myself as small as possible.

Short term? Massive boosts to regeneration both in flesh and stamina, greatly increased endurance to heat and cold, adaptation towards most forms of damage.

Long term, loss of humanity, insanity, split personas, physical deformation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:24:59 pm

Welp, I say we just run for it now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:25:58 pm

Why don't you guys try pyrokinesis? Heat up a circle around us, like a flaming moat.. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:29:05 pm

With our luck, someone would get set on fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:30:24 pm

It's either that or all of you hope that I can protect all of us. :\ Why not try aiming slams at the ants? Maybe you could crush them or throw them away.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 09:31:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:22:08 pm

Short term? Massive boosts to regeneration both in flesh and stamina, greatly increased endurance to heat and cold, adaptation towards most forms of damage.

Long term, loss of humanity, insanity, split personas, physical deformation.

Doesn't sound too bad*.

*Poster may be sarcastic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:32:16 pm

We don't know the're here yet... But I'll try the pyromaniac solution.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 18, 2011, 09:34:21 pm

Roll, then set it on fire

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:35:27 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 09:31:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 18, 2011, 09:22:08 pm

Short term? Massive boosts to regeneration both in flesh and stamina, greatly increased endurance to heat and cold, adaptation towards most forms of damage.

Long term, loss of humanity, insanity, split personas, physical deformation.

Doesn't sound too bad*.

*Poster may be sarcastic.

*Shrugs* You can keep it at bay by giving it new things to adapt to constantly, but eventually the uncontrolled form will kill you. There are forms crafted for people that give special boosts to your biology, much like the time dilation chambers give your mind special tools.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 09:38:39 pm

I'll probably take it a few days before going on a mutated rampage throughout Technocracy earth. Just as long as my teammates stay out of my way.

...This just gave me idea: All of us take a shot, fly to earth, land, destroy EVERYTHING in mutated rampages.

Seriously, that would be an epic way to end the game. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:41:12 pm

Nah, just let Trol do that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 09:46:57 pm

Aww, but then he'd have all the fun...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:47:43 pm

We'll live through it. And we get to watch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 09:49:49 pm

Well, suit yourself, but I'm going to take the shot and land on Earth. More fun doing it personally, going out in a absolute blaze of glory.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:50:16 pm

Okay, I'd rather be alive to start a porn empire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:58:37 pm

TPI proudly presents: "Deviants 22: Eridani Nymphomaniacs"

And Taric sits on a purple plush chair with a white fur cape and a big black cane in hand. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:59:41 pm

80% of the funds raised go to charity :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 10:00:53 pm

How much percentage would go to feeding me food when I eat everything on earth? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 10:01:58 pm

Which charity?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 10:03:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 10:00:53 pm

How much percentage would go to feeding me food when I eat everything on earth? :3

You get fed whatever is on earth that you decide to eat.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 10:01:58 pm

Which charity?

Generic charity dedicated to helping people.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Powder Miner on April 18, 2011, 10:03:54 pm

"What in the heck?" Raise riot shield and charge into mass firing Renfield, at top possible speed and force. Woo reckless charge!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 10:07:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus

Generic charity dedicated to helping people.

Damn. I was hoping it was something with an amusing name. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 10:08:05 pm

You could think one up if you'd like.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 10:10:18 pm

The "Help People Help Tarran Stay Healthy" charity? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 10:13:51 pm

I got nothing. I tried to think of something funny but... I got nothing. :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Ze Spy on April 19, 2011, 01:36:52 am

The "Charity Dedicated to being the Creepiest Piece of Shit ever" or "Let it be known to the Universe and The Megaverse and the Ultraverse and the Extreme Ultraverse and the Giantverse and the Uberverse, This is the Creepiest Charity ever"

Yes?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 19, 2011, 01:38:52 am

Needs to be shorter. And actually sound like a charity.

EDIT: POST TROL DAMNIT!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Trollan on April 19, 2011, 11:19:02 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 18, 2011, 09:34:21 pm

Roll, then set it on fire

Quote from: Taricus on April 19, 2011, 01:38:52 am

EDIT: POST TROL DAMNIT!

O hai

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 19, 2011, 11:24:06 pm

We should probably be nudging Draignean instead. :3 *poke*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 20, 2011, 12:56:29 am

I'm not going to nudge because I would be a hippocryte.

...I nudged with this post, didn't I?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Draignean on April 20, 2011, 02:15:21 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 20, 2011, 12:56:29 am

I'm not going to nudge because I would be a hippocryte.

...I nudged with this post, didn't I?

Hippo!

Okay, sorry for not updating, had an interesting day. More migraine meds, so I blame it on being unable to concentrate, a pack of ninjas, Powder not bolding his actions, and being attacked by chickens.

*Reviews actions*  I already know the title of this turn, before I've even run in it.

One of you had a phenomenally bad idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Taricus on April 20, 2011, 02:16:01 pm

Me?

EDIT: Damnit powder, I was trying to kill trol to get Ze spy in :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The AI is about to get slapped
Post by: Tarran on April 20, 2011, 02:18:58 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 20, 2011, 02:15:21 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 20, 2011, 12:56:29 am

I'm not going to nudge because I would be a hippocryte.

...I nudged with this post, didn't I?

Hippo!

*Facepalm* Damn spellchecker.

Quote from: Draignean on April 20, 2011, 02:15:21 pm

*Reviews actions*  I already know the title of this turn, before I've even run in it.

One of you had a phenomenally bad idea.

Pretty sure it's not me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 20, 2011, 02:25:49 pm

Jeez. Powder's gonna die. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Draignean on April 20, 2011, 02:28:19 pm

Death is only the beginning.

...

No wait, actually it is the end. Sorry, my bad.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Taricus on April 20, 2011, 02:28:56 pm

WWHHHHYYYY POWDER, WWWHHHHYYYY?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Tarran on April 20, 2011, 02:32:49 pm

Well, you could always ask Draignean to put him in your head if you want to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Taricus on April 20, 2011, 02:34:53 pm

Only if he's still living. Not doing that if he's dead of it risks my life.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Draignean on April 20, 2011, 03:25:15 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 18, 2011, 09:18:43 pm

Get my Ichneumon out, make myself as small as possible.

In a very captainly way you cower for your life behind a convenient rock. Dom can get it, yeah. Or one of the others, you're just going to sit here and make sure the command assets are properly secured.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 18, 2011, 09:01:09 pm

Sense the bastard. Burn them as well.

Like Dominique you extend your senses, [Kinetics 2] getting only a blur of movement and tiny shapes before you have to retreat. Damnit this isn't going well, at this rate it's going to be on you before you even see it. You try something else, heating the air in a half circle around part of the group. [Pyrokinesis Air 20, 4+1-2] (-20 Stamina) It's more than a little tricky and your concentration nearly slips badly but you are rewarded with the crackling pops of the mushrooms flash boiling and then igniting, the flame is dim and smoky, and tinged with peculiar colors, but it does illuminate the threat.

Ants. Millions of them. They move towards the group like a breaking wave of dark chitin, making only faint whispers of sound as it closes in on you. Your wall of heat should keep them at bay for a time. You hope.

Wall of fire protecting Right flank of group, will fade in three turns unless maintained, 10 stamina per turn to maintain.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 18, 2011, 09:01:20 pm

"Teague, roll in the damn dirt now so it can't find us!" Dom yelled while spraying the Fuath northwest randomly in the hopes of hitting something before firing it southwest and southeast as well. She was sure it closing in on the spores.

Taric's flames illuminate the threat, you counter by spraying acid Northwest and then Southwest, you aren't sure what would happen if you sprayed the fuath through Taric's flame wall that's holding the east. [Luck 4, 2] You lay a good line into the wall of ants in the northwest, but the tank on the Fuath empties before you can do much in the southwest.

Ant approach from the Northwest quarter delayed by one turn.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 18, 2011, 10:03:54 pm

"What in the heck?" Raise riot shield and charge into mass firing Renfield, at top possible speed and force.

You charge out of the defensive circle with your borrowed SMG in hand, firing spikes into the ants. [Luck 4] The problem with the Renfield is that the spikes are so small, excruciatingly painful in a human, but downright worthless against the ants. Your spectacular barrage pierces straight through the swarm, killing maybe twenty or thirty ants. Undaunted you charge, [Str 3+1] hurling yourself into the swarm with unmatched fury. Thousands of them die beneath your mighty stomping shoes and blindly waving arms.

You are outside the defensive circle. The devouring swarm is unhurt.

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Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 18, 2011, 09:34:21 pm

Roll, then set it on fire

Like the others you take the hint to get a good coat of dirt on your slime coat before you do anything else, by the time you're up Taric has already made a half circle of super-heated air and burning mushroom and James has already engaged the enemy. [Sanity roll 3] The flames seem like a good plan, even if they're going to exclude James... Still letting the ants get in here could kill you all. [Pyrokinesis, air 20, 2-2] [Luck 4] You botch the psionics, causing only a brief disturbance in the air before it dies down again. (-20 Stamina)

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Devouring Swarm

[Detection roll 4+1 Direct contact Vs James luck 2] The dirt that James managed to plate over the blue coat of spores strips away as he thrashes his way into and through the swarm, rubbing off on the endless tide of ants. The swarm around him reorients in seconds, piling into him. [James Luck 4] James has the presence of mind to close his eyes and mouth and wrap his hands over his head to keep them from getting in his ears. Still they flood over him, covering him completely beneath a sea of chitin, biting and burning they work into his clothing, into his nose as he tries to breathe, and they swarm over every inch of exposed flesh. (James HP -25, covered in ants, spores no longer hidden.)

The good news is that James charged through the Southwest, and the ants are too busy stripping the flesh from his bones to keep attacking this quadrant. The wall of fire halts the advance from the North and south east quadrants and Dominique's acid spray holds them at bay in the Northwest.

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

Devouring Swarm
Health: Unhurt
Aggression: Total
Tracking: Mite Spores
Special: Massive, swarm.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [0, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
Pressurized chemical canister [8, 1lbs, caustic]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 48/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores (muted), light cover

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  In the woods, covered in mite spores (muted), light cover)

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 60/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . In the woods, Need new host in 17 turns, covered in mite spores (muted), light cover.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 50/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: In the woods, covered in mite spores, covered in ants, outside of the defensive circle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Taricus on April 20, 2011, 03:28:15 pm

Burn a path out of here!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 20, 2011, 03:35:17 pm

"Damnit..." Dom grunted in frustration as James rushed out. We gotta be moving on before they get us too. ...damn it. "Come on, this way!" she yelled, turning to run in the direction of Hensfield while she reloaded the Fuath.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Tarran on April 20, 2011, 03:37:39 pm

"Holy shit what the hell?! ANTS?! Goddammit, I don't have anything to fight them with! James, get out of there NOW!"

If I see the opportunity, get James out of the pile of ants. Otherwise, follow Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Taricus on April 20, 2011, 03:39:34 pm

"Use Pyrokinesis!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Tarran on April 20, 2011, 03:44:11 pm

"I don't know how! I've never used Psionics before!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Taricus on April 20, 2011, 03:46:16 pm

"Just try damnit!" Preferably near Teague ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Powder Miner on April 20, 2011, 05:08:19 pm

James almost got sick, and ditched the riot shield and ran away as fastas possible whilst trying to kill the ants that are on him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Trollan on April 20, 2011, 09:39:28 pm

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!" Follow the group out of there

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Ahra on April 21, 2011, 04:39:48 am

i have an feeling spy will soon join the game.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James, Ja- OH GOD THE ANTS, WHY?!?!?
Post by: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 12:20:29 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 20, 2011, 03:28:15 pm

Burn a path out of here!

Using the heat from the wall you just made should be easier than making it all now, but still... this might not work. Not that you've got a lot of choice. [Pyrokinesis Air 20, 5+1-2+1] (-20 Stamina) You pull off the mental feat with skill and power, though it drains you significantly. A heatwave lashes out from your old wall of fire, carving a flaming path through the swarm. This is going to hurt. You run through the path, breathing in the sweet stench of burning carapace and trying not to feel your flesh crisping. (-5 HP)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 20, 2011, 03:35:17 pm

"Damnit..." Dom grunted in frustration as James rushed out. We gotta be moving on before they get us too. ...damn it. "Come on, this way!" she yelled, turning to run in the direction of Hensfield while she reloaded the Fuath.

You make for the burning path that Taric made, after your prior experience the path is particularly unpleasant but it does keep the ants from devouring you. (-5 HP)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 20, 2011, 03:37:39 pm

"Holy shit what the hell?! ANTS?! Goddammit, I don't have anything to fight them with! James, get out of there NOW!"

If I see the opportunity, get James out of the pile of ants. Otherwise, follow Taric.

James is completely covered in Ants but he's still struggling... ah to hell with common sense. He may be a beacon of bacon to the ants but you aren't leaving another human behind just so you can make good your escape. Your abilities don't lean much towards doing stuff on purpose so you just go with it, yelling at the swarm and thrusting your hand directly into the mass that's covering James. [Luck 1] You find a metric fuckton of ants, and they bite and burn your hands and forearms and begin crawling up your arms and onto your body. [Passive Kinetics 4+1] You snarl in pain at the tiny aggressors, and all of the ones that are touching your skin explode with tiny pops. (-5 HP)

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 20, 2011, 05:08:19 pm

James almost got sick, and ditched the riot shield and ran away as fastas possible whilst trying to kill the ants that are on him.

Screaming and covered in ants you jerk upright again and try to run, throwing away the encumbering riot shield. [luck 3] You manage to orient yourself vaguely in the direction of the circle and stumble at it, beating at the ants that still cover you. (-20 HP) The swarm follows you, reaching out amorphous appendages to draw you back in. You pass Tarran who's rooting through one of the piles of ants, oh God, they must have gotten somebody else. [Observation 4] You spot the flaming path and throw yourself into it, delighting in the sizzling pops of the ants that cover you even as you burn. (-5 HP)

---


Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 20, 2011, 09:39:28 pm

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!" Follow the group out of there

[Sanity roll 2, Insanity 6, Target 5, The swarm] You turn to run, to flee screaming, but something else overtakes you and you turn slowly from safety and back to where the ants reach to consume yourself and Tarran. Laughing wildly you drive your fist into the ground. [Shockwave, 50 special, 5+2-4 Insanity boost, difficulty] A shield surrounds you briefly, crystal and perfect, then it expands with bone snapping force. It hits the ants like a hurricane, ripping up dirt from the ground and splattering little dribblets of ant ichor across trees and ground as it crushes millions of the little beasts. As it hits Tarran it parts around him as though it were made of silk and the closes back behind him in the blink of an eye, continuing to crush and throw back the ants. You now standing in the middle of circular clearing, fifty yards in diameter. Tarran is looking at you with surprise and alarm.

Devouring Swarm is hurt

---

Devouring Swarm

As the shockwave's front fades out and the mound of ant corpses it was carrying drops the Swarm pauses to devour their own and send the resulting slurry back to the hive. The tide of ants is effectively stemmed until they're done eating.

Swarm delayed for two turns 

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

Devouring Swarm
Health: hurt
Aggression: Total
Tracking: Mite Spores
Special: Massive, swarm.
Status: Delayed (2)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/70
Stamina: 28/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores (muted),

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 70/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  In the woods, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 60/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . In the woods, Need new host in 15 turns, Delayed cost 3 turns, covered in mite spores (muted).

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 25/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores, covered in some ants,.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 21, 2011, 01:13:05 pm

Hooray for extremely high Passive Kinetics!

Also, Hooray for Trol's extremely powerful shockwave.

Also2, I just realized I forgot to give Dom back her medpack.

Also3, Draignean, you forgot to level up my skills from when you gave us more points at the end of the escape.

"...How...?"

Use the medpack on James.

Try to remember how I exploded those ants and figure out how to do it again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Ahra on April 21, 2011, 01:16:11 pm

is trol an insane psychic titan who can only use his full power when insane?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 01:24:42 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 21, 2011, 01:13:05 pm

Also3, Draignean, you forgot to level up my skills from when you gave us more points at the end of the escape.

Use the medpack on James.

Haven't forgotten, just haven't gotten around to it yet. On anyone.

Also, James is currently running through the flaming path that Taric made. Healing him would take 1-2 turns and the path deals 5 damage per turn. Might want to wait until he's out of the path.

Quote from: Ahra on April 21, 2011, 01:16:11 pm

is trol an insane psychic titan who can only use his full power when insane?

Trol is just frickin' insane, as such when he makes great rolls like that he can do things nobody else can do. The exertion of doing so will catch up to him in three turns though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 21, 2011, 01:31:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 01:24:42 pm

Also, James is currently running through the flaming path that Taric made. Healing him would take 1-2 turns and the path deals 5 damage per turn. Might want to wait until he's out of the path.

Oh. Well, I guess I'm not doing it then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 01:33:56 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 21, 2011, 01:31:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 01:24:42 pm

Also, James is currently running through the flaming path that Taric made. Healing him would take 1-2 turns and the path deals 5 damage per turn. Might want to wait until he's out of the path.

Oh. Well, I guess I'm not doing it then.

All yo stats be updated.

Trol is getting rather Joat skill set.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 21, 2011, 03:49:15 pm

RUN! also expand the path so we don't ge burned.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 21, 2011, 04:38:45 pm

Dom, unaware of the goings-on behind her other than a massive shockwave, doubled her speed. Whatever was going on back there, she wanted no part of it. "Come on guys, this way!" she yelled to Tarran, James, and Teague. Taric was already ahead of her, so she turned to look over her shoulder and see how the others were faring. If necessary, she would spray some more acid to try and clear them a path over.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Powder Miner on April 21, 2011, 05:19:55 pm

"AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!" James continued to run at maximum speed. Away from the burning fire of pain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 06:56:02 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 21, 2011, 04:38:45 pm

(In the interest of making it easier for Draignean to determine what I'm actually trying to do, I'm just going to state my actions in bold after my RPing.)

Have I made a horrible mistake in your action?  :'(

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 21, 2011, 05:19:55 pm

"AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!" James continued to run at maximum speed. Away from the burning fire of pain.

Burning fire of pain is good, it keeps the ants at bay and kills the ones that are still on you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Powder Miner on April 21, 2011, 06:56:50 pm

Yeah but it might kill me if I stay in it for too long. Run along the path to the exit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 07:00:24 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 21, 2011, 06:56:50 pm

Yeah but it might kill me if I stay in it for too long. Run along the path to the exit.

Fair enough, just remember that the ants will be closing in shortly and they'll do a helluva lot more damage than the heat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 21, 2011, 07:08:50 pm

@Draignean: Nah, you didn't, I just realized that I like writing for Dom and so I tend to get sidetracked just RPing her, and sometimes I tend to wander off point and kind of come at what I want her to do that turn oddly, or just write what I want her to do once I'm done RPing - basically I'm just inverting that trend... Also so that way when you quote my action for the turn there's not a huge textblock in the middle of the turn. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 21, 2011, 07:11:29 pm

Really, your actions haven't caused that much confusion or hilarity due to mistaken intent...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 07:15:19 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 21, 2011, 07:11:29 pm

Really, your actions haven't caused that much confusion or hilarity due to mistaken intent...

You do get the prize there.

Taric,
"No that isn't what I meant at all, you see-"
*Gets laid with psychopath chick*
"Yes, I completely meant to do that.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 21, 2011, 07:08:50 pm

@Draignean: Nah, you didn't, I just realized that I like writing for Dom and so I tend to get sidetracked just RPing her, and sometimes I tend to wander off point and kind of come at what I want her to do that turn oddly, or just write what I want her to do once I'm done RPing - basically I'm just inverting that trend... Also so that way when you quote my action for the turn there's not a huge textblock in the middle of the turn. :3

The huge textbox is kinda nice, when my writing is off it gives something for people to marvel at. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 21, 2011, 07:29:10 pm

Well, if you want me to stick to the old style I will. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 21, 2011, 09:06:25 pm

I don't mind the old style, personally. The new style is a little annoying with the small text.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 21, 2011, 09:09:01 pm

lol, Wow, didn't expect everybody to hate the change. ^^ OK, I'll edit my post so it's in line with the rest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Powder Miner on April 21, 2011, 09:22:49 pm

Draignean, I want to RUN TO EVERYONE ELSE!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 10:04:31 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 21, 2011, 09:22:49 pm

Draignean, I want to RUN TO EVERYONE ELSE!!!

You are with nearly everyone else. Don't worry, as soon as Trol posts there'll be plenty of !!Heroes!! to go around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 21, 2011, 10:05:34 pm

Can't we just roll to see if he can actually do an action due to insanity? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 21, 2011, 10:10:09 pm

Now that the ants are busy you aren't technically making combat rolls but... [4] Yeah, he gets to move regardless.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Trollan on April 21, 2011, 10:52:21 pm

wut.

laugh maniacally, then keep running

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 12:07:52 am

Quote from: Trollan on April 21, 2011, 10:52:21 pm

wut.

Your insanity did something that wasn't horrible and unforgiveable, congrats. Of course you're going to drop of the exhaustion you never felt, but whatever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 12:22:18 am

Is it just me or is there an update coming?

_{(AKA this is a ninja post.)}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 12:39:11 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 21, 2011, 01:13:05 pm

"...How...?"

Try to remember how I exploded those ants and figure out how to do it again.

You stand around in the clearing teague made and try to go through the steps of what you did to the ants that were on you. [int, intu, A.Kin, 2, 2+1, 3 Difficulty 15 failed] You manage to avoid drooling on yourself but that's about it, if you had more time that wasn't filled with pressing catastrophe you're pretty sure you could figure it out, maybe what Jamie did too.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 21, 2011, 03:49:15 pm

RUN! also expand the path so we don't ge burned.

You continue running, trying to force the path broader so that you can run without singeing. [A.Kinetics 3+1] (-10 Stamina) It's still abominably hot between the walls but there's enough of a space that you can run without being in pain.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 21, 2011, 10:52:21 pm

laugh maniacally, then keep running

Laughing like the madman you are you plunge into Taric's path behind James. The ants aren't about to stay down for long, and you really have no clue how you just did that.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 21, 2011, 04:38:45 pm

Dom, unaware of the goings-on behind her other than a massive shockwave, doubled her speed. Whatever was going on back there, she wanted no part of it. "Come on guys, this way!" she yelled to Tarran, James, and Teague. Taric was already ahead of her, so she turned to look over her shoulder and see how the others were faring. If necessary, she would spray some more acid to try and clear them a path over.

Tarran is still standing where you left him, though it looks like whatever teague was doing leveled a lot of the ground. There aren't any ants between you and them thankfully, but... [Observation 3] it might have been a trick of the faint light but for a second you thought you saw a blob of artificial light through the heat haze. If you guys aren't on the right path to hensfield you're going to die, but chasing wisps through the woods couls get you killed even faster.

---

James Evans

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 21, 2011, 05:19:55 pm

"AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!" James continued to run at maximum speed. Away from the burning fire of pain.

You manage to avoid the burning walls of pain as taric widens the path, and you rush along with the rest of the group, [Dex 2] stumbling along at an uneven pace thanks to your wounds.

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

Devouring Swarm
Health: hurt
Aggression: Total
Tracking: Mite Spores
Special: Massive, swarm.
Status: Delayed (1)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/70
Stamina: 18/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores (muted),

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 70/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  In the woods, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 60/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . In the path of fire, Need new host in 14 turns, Delayed cost 2 turns, covered in mite spores (muted).

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 25/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 22, 2011, 12:46:04 am

"Damn it, boss!" Dom yelled, stopping and turning around. What the hell is he doing!? She started heading back for him; if nothing else she could keep him covered with the Fuath until he caught up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 01:44:56 am

"Keep going! I'm faster than you anyway! I'll catch up!"

Using my superior dexterity, get back to the group.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 22, 2011, 02:05:43 am

"Fine, I'll wait right here, but I'm not moving until you're past me!" She leveled the carbine at the ants and kept an eye on Tarran, ready to spray any that got too close and follow him as soon as he passed her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 22, 2011, 02:32:37 am

Keep running to hensfield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Powder Miner on April 22, 2011, 08:28:08 am

What happened to the Warning thing above our statuses?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 22, 2011, 09:02:10 am

Hey draignean, would the setlement have some tractors, some fuaths and some metal shets?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 22, 2011, 09:13:05 am

:3 Taricus has a plan. This can only be a good thing. ^^ I'm looking forward to the details.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 22, 2011, 09:14:35 am

Simple really. FLAME TANKS!!!
By te way, nice new avatar. Draw it yourself?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 22, 2011, 09:16:49 am

lol, I wish I was that good. Nah, it's just an edit. Still Dom though. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 22, 2011, 09:18:42 am

Looks like something out of JA2.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 22, 2011, 09:21:56 am

Plugging your LP? :3 I haven't played it actually, but I'll give your thread a look later. I've been up for like 20 hours now and I plan to walk from 1:00 to about 3:00 so I gotta get some sleep soon. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 22, 2011, 09:24:27 am

Hey, I can't plug omething on hiatus. It's just Dom's current style reminds me of it. Hope the Technocracy leader in the settlement isn't a female dictator for their own sake :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Trollan on April 22, 2011, 09:39:46 am

Make a kinetic wall behind us and keep running

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 01:49:00 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 22, 2011, 08:28:08 am

What happened to the Warning thing above our statuses?

Forgot about it, will add back in next turn.

When you post an action.

Quote from: Taricus on April 22, 2011, 09:02:10 am

Hey draignean, would the setlement have some tractors, some fuaths and some metal shets?

Not precisely tractors but close enough, they might get touchy with you borrowing them though. Once again not quite on the Fuaths but close enough, more of a two handed spray gun with a backpack instead of an on-weapon canister, but once again still adequate for your purpose. Metal sheets are definite, but fairly valuable as things go.

Colonizer settlements are on odd mix of old and new, they're made from the cruiser that they landed in, ripped apart and cannibalized for parts. The oldest sections of a colony are generally the highest quality and best material since they were originally part of the vessel, newer buildings are a patchwork of metal and whatever is at hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 22, 2011, 02:21:21 pm

Time for mass recruitment!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 03:04:21 pm

Gah, serious, since when did Dom get non-pixel art? It's... kinda creepy now for some reason. :P

Quote from: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 01:49:00 pm

Colonizer settlements are on odd mix of old and new, they're made from the cruiser that they landed in, ripped apart and cannibalized for parts. The oldest sections of a colony are generally the highest quality and best material since they were originally part of the vessel, newer buildings are a patchwork of metal and whatever is at hand.

Cruiser? They used a warship to build a colony? Not a Colony Ship? That... doesn't really make sense.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 22, 2011, 03:24:07 pm

It's still pixel art. >.> It's just been sized down from the original (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/DominiqueWakeman.png). :3

Also I had like four hours yesterday in which I was REALLY bored.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 06:16:46 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 03:04:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 01:49:00 pm

Colonizer settlements are on odd mix of old and new, they're made from the cruiser that they landed in, ripped apart and cannibalized for parts. The oldest sections of a colony are generally the highest quality and best material since they were originally part of the vessel, newer buildings are a patchwork of metal and whatever is at hand.

Cruiser? They used a warship to build a colony? Not a Colony Ship? That... doesn't really make sense.

Old earth didn't pick up a lot of interest in colonizing for a while, but the arms race for who controlled space made for massive fleets of warships. After the need for them had been exhausted with the Technocracy powergrab nearly 95% of the light-heavy cruisers were given overhauls. Cruiser became a general term for these ships around 2180 A.D even though most of them are completely unfit for war. Science vessels, surveyors, colonizers, cargo, etc, were among the hundreds of refits to the old warships, waste not and you'll want for naught. 

 Active Military cruisers are now classed with the choirs of angels, Seraphim, Grigori, Ophanim, Cherubim, Elohim, and the Archangel.

Re-purposes cruisers are generally given a one letter and five number designation along with their registered name. (C for colonizer, S for surveyor, X for science, H for haulers. etc) For instance a C-01203 colonizer can be named anything, but the 5 digit number indicates the specifics of the vessel

The first number is the ships range, between 0 and 5. 0 means it has a one shot primary engine that has to be replaced before it can be fired again, 5 can shoot earth to pluto and back twice without a pit stop.
Second number is a vessel's human capacity this is generally in hundreds, rounded down.
Third number is cargo capacity, in hundreds of tons, once again rounded down.
Fourth number is a vessels sensor range and accuracy, between 0 and 5
Fifth number is a vessels durability, between 0 and 5   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 06:22:07 pm

Oh, that explains things.

I'm still going to smack whoever uses Cruiser for non-warships, though. Proper english guys! :P

Also, POWDER, POST YOUR TURN, I'M GETTING SOMEWHAT IMPATIENT.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 06:32:58 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 06:22:07 pm

Oh, that explains things.

I'm still going to smack whoever uses Cruiser for non-warships, though. Proper english guys! :P

The English is good, the knowledge would be bad. As an additional tidbit the place you're going to was the C-02213 "Hensfield" before it got cannibalized to make the colony.

Also your use of commas is improper and the word 'english' should be capitalized. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 06:46:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 06:32:58 pm

The English is good, the knowledge would be bad. As an additional tidbit the place you're going to was the C-02213 "Hensfield" before it got cannibalized to make the colony.

So, a short range ~>200-man ~>200 ton cargo ship with small sensor capabilities and some armor.

Quote from: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 06:32:58 pm

Also your use of commas is improper

Ehhh? Meh, whatever, I never went to English classes. I just use them for small pauses in speech rather than whatever their proper usage is because screw it, it's a freaking dot! :P

Quote

and the word 'english' should be capitalized. :P

Good point. It's just for some reason English has stopped being a name for me. No idea why. Must be because it's been used so darn much.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 06:55:06 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 06:46:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 22, 2011, 06:32:58 pm

The English is good, the knowledge would be bad. As an additional tidbit the place you're going to was the C-02213 "Hensfield" before it got cannibalized to make the colony.

So, a short range ~>200-man ~>200 ton cargo ship with small sensor capabilities and some armor.

Yep, standard design for colonizers. A one-shot engine to point it in the right direction, enough people to start-up, building materials for a while, sensors enough to find it a home, and enough armor to make sure it doesn't get knocked to shreds upon re-entry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 12:41:04 am

*Glares at powder* Since I was denied my ability to make a turn tonight I guess I'll run one on Imperfect instead.

Edit: FTFY!! Ookay, I guess I'll update you are friggin' sammich instead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 12:48:22 am

...

*Sigh* Just auto both of them (Powder and Talarion). It's not like they are going to do much besides running in either of the games.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 01:00:59 am

Talarion is the one to worry more over, he's the one that could decide to change up the action if he does something zany. Still don't like autoing people besides Trol though. :P

Eh, my insanity has partially been worked out now on You are Detective Sammich, so I guess I could run the turn since I'm an industrious soul unlike some people.

 ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 01:06:32 am

Wait, I just noticed, I said Trol instead of Powder.

D'oh.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 23, 2011, 01:06:55 am

>:[

I need moar Dev22 today so you'd better run that turn. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 01:49:07 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 22, 2011, 01:44:56 am

"Keep going! I'm faster than you anyway! I'll catch up!"

Using my superior dexterity, get back to the group.

Your athletic build [Dex 5+1] soars over the ground in long strides, you pass Dominique in a blur of fleeing captain as you run through the path Taric made at top speed.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 22, 2011, 02:05:43 am

"Fine, I'll wait right here, but I'm not moving until you're past me!" She leveled the carbine at the ants and kept an eye on Tarran, ready to spray any that got too close and follow him as soon as he passed her.

Woah, bossman can move when he's being chased. The crackling growth at the edges of the heat walls don't give much light and you can't see the ants anymore. Yet. Reasoning that it's better to run than waste ammunition you follow Tarran, [Dex 4] not quite matching his graceful gallop with your own flat-out run.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 22, 2011, 02:32:37 am

Keep running to hensfield.

[Dex 4] You keep running, extending the fire barrier ahead of the party as you go. [Stamina 4] (-5 stamina) You manage to hit a surprisingly good rhythm between the psionic and physical exertion, even so, you weren't built for this and you can't keep it up forever.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 22, 2011, 09:39:46 am

Make a kinetic wall behind us and keep running

It'll fade pretty quickly after you make it if you don't keep concentrating on it but it might keep the ants from getting on the path for a little while. [A.Kinetics 2] (-5 stamina) Doing this while running in the sauna heat of the path isn't easy, and after a couple of seconds of failure you give up and focus on running. [Dex 2] You trip yourself up on the the mats of spongy fungus and fall, scrambling to your feet as fast as you can.

---

James Evan

You keep running, putting distance between yourself and the ants seems the most viable form of defense right now. [Dex 2] Your clumsy streak takes over though and you trip over your own feet, sprawling in the steamy earth. Praying fervently against whatever sins you committed to deserve this from life you get up and keep moving.


---

Devouring swarm

The grisly business of digesting their own done the majority of the swarm starts tracing the spores again, locking onto James' already exposed marks in seconds. The curtain of ants rushes forwards once more, everything else blanked out and overridden by the mite spores. [Swarm Speed 4] The ants move forwards in a flood, crawling over earth, tree, and each other with equal haste.

Ants are two turns away from the rearmost party members at this rate.

---

Nathaniel Hoke

The radio crackles unsteadily on Taric's side and Nathaniel's distorted voice warbles out, [Luck 2] the signal so bad now that only over couple words is understandable. "Where ... hell ... you ... ... Disturban-... Wrong ... Jamm ... signal... ... .. ..." There are more words but you can't understand them through the interference. Something is definitely wrong, your signal shouldn't be anywhere near this bad already.

 

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

Devouring Swarm
Health: hurt
Aggression: Total
Tracking: Mite Spores
Special: Massive, swarm.
Status: Chasing

STATUS


Warning: James Health below 50%

Taric is fatigued

Trol will take delayed stamina damage next turn.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/70
Stamina: 13/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores (muted),

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 70/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  In the woods, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 55/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . In the path of fire, Need new host in 13 turns, Delayed cost 1 turns, covered in mite spores (muted).

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 25/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 23, 2011, 01:53:50 am

"Come on, on your feet!" Dom yelled as she caught up to James. She wrapped a fist in the back of his jumpsuit and hauled him upright, then gave him a slight push forward to get him going again and began running herself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 01:58:59 am

I should point out that there is a very real chance that you will run past the colony. Doing so could be fatal to one or more of you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 23, 2011, 02:00:37 am

Find the colony, then run to it!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:01:13 am

"Dammit guys, stop tripping on your own feet!" Help Teague up and continue running. Over hearing Taric's radio: "There must be a jammer... some asshole must have set all this up!"

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 01:58:59 am

I should point out that there is a very real chance that you will run past the colony. Doing so could be fatal to one or more of you.

Oh... goody. I really hope I don't roll any 6s or 5s next turn.

Hmmm... actually, even if I did, I'd likely get back anyway due to my amazing dexterity. So I don't think I have much to worry about.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 02:04:46 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:01:13 am

There must be a jammer... some asshole must have set all this up!

Considering you know next to zilch that is a shockingly good guess, I will tell you that it is neither the Technocracy, the Unchained, nor the colonists making the jamming signal.

Of course I could be lying, but where would the fun in that be?

Quote from: Taricus on April 23, 2011, 02:00:37 am

Find the colony, then run to it!

Don't roll a one. Please, I don't know what I would do without weaponized porn in my RTD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:07:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 02:04:46 am

Considering you know next to zilch that is a shockingly good guess...

Well, you did give me one good hint, 'ya know.

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 01:49:07 am

"Where ... hell ... you ... ... Disturban-... Wrong ... Jamm ... signal... ... .. ..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 02:09:23 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:07:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 02:04:46 am

Considering you know next to zilch that is a shockingly good guess...

Well, you did give me one good hint, 'ya know.

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 01:49:07 am

"Where ... hell ... you ... ... Disturban-... Wrong ... Jamm ... signal... ... .. ..."Something

"Someone set this all up" was what I was referring to actually, the fact that something was jamming the signal isn't a staggering leap of intuition, the fact the situation you're in is a setup is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:11:50 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 02:09:23 am

"Someone set this all up" was what I was referring to actually, the fact that something was jamming the signal isn't a staggering leap of intuition, the fact the situation you're in is a setup is.

Well, if anything is jamming anyone at the same time they're getting attacked and they have no way to get help, there's a 85 or something percent chance that it's a setup, as a general rule of almost all games. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 02:14:08 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:11:50 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2011, 02:09:23 am

"Someone set this all up" was what I was referring to actually, the fact that something was jamming the signal isn't a staggering leap of intuition, the fact the situation you're in is a setup is.

Well, if anything is jamming anyone at the same time they're getting attacked and they have no way to get help, there's a 85 or something percent chance that it's a setup, as a general rule of almost all games. :P

True enough, though this was not meant specifically meant for you untidy lot. That is most of the last I'll say on the matter for fear of revealing spoilers in my own game.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:16:59 am

...Hmmmm, that must mean that whoever set this up considers someone else more dangerous than us. We'll show them that they're wrong via insane people, through-a-door-killing, pronz attacks, and smashy angry girls. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 23, 2011, 02:32:49 am

Tecnocracy politics: Happens right before you can solve a major problem.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Powder Miner on April 23, 2011, 09:36:43 am

James continued to run. He tried to pick up the speed (after being embarrassingly picked up by a team member) and for the love of god, he tried not to trip again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Trollan on April 23, 2011, 10:05:19 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:16:59 am

...Hmmmm, that must mean that whoever set this up considers someone else more dangerous than us. We'll show them that they're wrong via insane stab-happy people, through-a-door-killing, pronz attacks, and smashy angry girls. :P

fix'd.
Run to the colony

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Powder Miner on April 23, 2011, 12:57:40 pm

I'd like to redo my action.

James frantically ran as fast as he could to the colony. But for the love of God, he was trying really hard not to trip!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 24, 2011, 03:47:31 am

All:

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 23, 2011, 12:57:40 pm

James frantically ran as fast as he could to the colony. But for the love of God, he was trying really hard not to trip!

Quote from: Trollan on April 23, 2011, 10:05:19 am

Run to the colony

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2011, 02:01:13 am

"Dammit guys, stop tripping on your own feet!" Help Teague up and continue running. Over hearing Taric's radio: "There must be a jammer... some asshole must have set all this up!"

Quote from: Taricus on April 23, 2011, 02:00:37 am

Find the colony, then run to it!

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 23, 2011, 01:53:50 am

"Come on, on your feet!" Dom yelled as she caught up to James. She wrapped a fist in the back of his jumpsuit and hauled him upright, then gave him a slight push forward to get him going again and began running herself.

[Intuition rolls 2,2,2,2 (Random my perky buttcheeks. >.>)] Everyone except Tarran yells "This way!" and breaks in different directions, running for where you're sure the colony is. Tarran Keeps running down the initial path, [Dex 5+1] moving like the wind to wherever it leads. [Luck 6] Which by a strange twist of fate happens to be the base of a pylon that supports the wall around the Hensfield. Good job, you fond the colony, now just to get the rest of your group together before they get devoured and then find a way inside the wall.

Trol doesn't make it far before he feels a slight tingle in his fingers, reminiscent of what went through him when he made the shockwave. Then exhaustion hits him like a hammer, nearly driving him to his knees. (-50 Stamina) Your head is spinning, your hands shake, and you feel a dire need to puke on something.

As soon as he left the path Taric stopped maintaining the pyrokinetic barrier, his strength was fading and if he passed out he may have never risen again.

Each of you is alone, able to hear the rest of the group but lost in the forest of stalks. If something finds you all you'll have is yourself, the thought is enough to make any of you wish that you'd hesitated a second before running off in the direction you were sure the settlement lay.

---

Devouring Swarm

Sensing the other fainter scents leave the swarm orients exclusively on James, moving to finish what it started.

Swarm will reach james next turn.


Warning: James Health below 50%

Taric is fatigued
Trol is exhausted

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/70
Stamina: 13/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores (muted),

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 70/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  In the woods, covered in mite spores (muted)

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 5/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . In the path of fire, Need new host in 12 turns, covered in mite spores (muted).

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 25/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: In the path of fire, covered in mite spores.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 24, 2011, 03:53:12 am

Dominique reached out kinetically again, searching specifically for Tarran and Taric. One of those two surely would have reached the settlement, she was sure, and if she got a lock on one of them she would head right there. Otherwise, she would head back the way she came and try to figure out which way everyone had went.

My kinetic sonar will work eventually. :3

Dominique turned towards the sound of Tarran's voice. "Coming, boss," she yelled back, then ran in the direction his voice had come from.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 24, 2011, 03:54:07 am

"Hey guys, I've found the wall! Get over here!"

Try to feel my way along the wall until I find an entrance. Attempt to help my friends by calling out to them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 24, 2011, 03:56:51 am

Keep running, towards Tarran this time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Powder Miner on April 24, 2011, 08:55:23 am

"OH MY GOD THE SWARM AGAIN!" Run like heck to Tarran. RUN! LIKE! HECK!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Trollan on April 24, 2011, 10:30:34 am

Get to Tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 24, 2011, 10:15:45 pm

Turn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 24, 2011, 11:50:10 pm

Yeah, sorry, on it. Playing other RTDs...  :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 12:04:42 am

Ah, don't worry too much, We're willing to wait as long as the turn will be up.

Also; Epic space battles :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 12:07:12 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 24, 2011, 11:50:10 pm

Yeah, sorry, on it. Playing other RTDs...  :-[

Heheh. Don't worry, dude, it's all fine... as long as we get our fix at least once every three days.

If we don't get our fix, however, we'll come over to your house with pitchforks. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 12:30:36 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 24, 2011, 03:54:07 am

"Hey guys, I've found the wall! Get over here!"

Try to feel my way along the wall until I find an entrance. Attempt to help my friends by calling out to them.

[Luck 5] You cup your hands to your mouth and yell for the others, trying to help them orient on you while you move along the wall. You yell for the others at regular intervals, surprisingly the first person to answer isn't a member of your party though. It's someone on the other side of the wall. "Who the Fucking hell are you and what the hell are you doing outside?" The voice yells back over the wall.

Oh good contact with the colonists, though somehow you don't think giving him the top of the morning and then telling him that you're being chased by a bazillion ants is going to ingratiate you overmuch.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 24, 2011, 03:56:51 am

Keep running, towards Tarran this time.

[Observation 4+2 aided] With the help of Tarran's yelling you storm through the growth, finding same wall he did and making your way down it until you find him.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 24, 2011, 03:53:12 am

Dominique turned towards the sound of Tarran's voice. "Coming, boss," she yelled back, then ran in the direction his voice had come from.

[Observation 5+1+2] You re-orient on Tarran as he shouts for the team to fall in, you find him incredibly quickly due to the fact he's barely more then a dozen feet away and around the bend of the trunk of one of the more massive trees.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 24, 2011, 10:30:34 am

Get to Tarran

[Observation 4+2] Like Taric it takes you a couple of shouts until you can see Tarran. [Sanity 4] You resist the urge to shout 'POLO' like you were playing a children's game.

---

James Evan's

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 24, 2011, 08:55:23 am

"OH MY GOD THE SWARM AGAIN!" Run like heck to Tarran. RUN! LIKE! HECK!

[Observation 4+2] With all the grace of a one legged man doing yoga in a bog you run towards the sound of Tarran's voice, anything in this world seems better than another run in with those ants. [Dex 5 Vs Ant speed 2-3] Having several hundred times more length of stride than the swarm you manage to put some serious distance between yourself and them in your run through the forest.

---

Devouring Swarm

[The Father Control 4+1] For some reason the instant the swarm comes within a hundred yards of the colony it stops, then folds back in on itself and dissipates. The thousand thousands that make it formidable dispersing once more into their normal routine. [Party Observe 2] The group however is too busy trying to not be eaten by them that they don't realize that the light from the fungi farther out has returned.

Warning: James Health below 50%

Taric is fatigued
Trol is exhausted

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load, in hand]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: At Hensfield Wall with Tarran.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/70
Stamina: 13/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: At Hensfield Wall with Tarran.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 70/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status:  At Hensfield Wall with Tarran. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 5/80
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . At Hensfield Wall with Tarran.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 25/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: At Hensfield Wall with Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 12:34:07 am

Power up your charm and ready your cover stories boys and boys pretending to be girls, you're going into your first neutral town!

Quote from: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 12:04:42 am

Also; Epic space battles :D

Yes. As soon as I get the rest of the kinks out of space combat, and you guys start to be able to use more and more people with a larger resource pool, yes. Sci-Fi, Space battles. It's a match made in heaven.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Trol (Finally) has a boss moment
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 12:37:12 am

"We're on a jog through a GODDAMN ANT INFESTED FOREST! LET US IN! WE'LL TALK LATER WHEN WE AREN'T ABOUT TO BE EATEN!"

Quote from: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 12:34:07 am

Yes. As soon as I get the rest of the kinks out of space combat, and you guys start to be able to use more and more people with a larger resource pool, yes. Sci-Fi, Space battles. It's a match made in heaven.

Well, I'm not sure. My RTD didn't last all that long with space combat.

...Though I suppose it may have been something else... maybe my RTD just plain sucked. Not sure.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 12:45:59 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 12:34:07 am

Power up your charm and ready your cover stories boys and boys pretending to be girls, you're going into your first neutral town!

Quote from: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 12:04:42 am

Also; Epic space battles :D

Yes. As soon as I get the rest of the kinks out of space combat, and you guys start to be able to use more and more people with a larger resource pool, yes. Sci-Fi, Space battles. It's a match made in heaven.

Ooohh, I sense plenty of antics here.

And I'll have something to read to SoaSE Batle music :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 25, 2011, 12:52:57 am

Dom stopped near Tarran and faced into the forest, Fuath raised cautiously. "Don't worry, I got your back," she said, keeping an eye out for any threats while Tarran did what he did best.

Also Tarran's hiding in Taric's status again. :p (You seem to end up in other people's statuses a lot...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 12:57:45 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 25, 2011, 12:52:57 am

Also Tarran's hiding in Taric's status again. :p (You seem to end up in other people's statuses a lot...)

I am a ninja. Of course I hide in people's statuses. They're the best ambush position: No one expects me to be there. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 12:59:34 am

"Looks like they racked off. Now let us in, we have injured personnel" Wait for that damned door to open.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 01:01:04 am

Quote from: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 12:59:34 am

"Looks like they racked off. Now let us in, we have injured personnel"

How do you know that?

Quote from: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 12:30:36 am

[Party Observe 2] The group however is too busy trying to not be eaten by them that they don't realize that the light from the fungi farther out has returned.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 01:12:56 am

Fourth wall sense >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Trollan on April 25, 2011, 11:03:13 am

Just wave to them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 02:40:07 pm

Going to grab a drink and auto powder, at this point his only options are to stay outside or come in with the rest.


I think I know which one he's going to pick.

[GM logic roll 1] He's obviously going to try and find the ants and befriend them using spit and interpretive dance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: KineseN on April 25, 2011, 02:45:23 pm

[Luck 6] The ants are now under James complete command. What he will do with them is up to him.

Dum - dum - duuuuum!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Riccto on April 25, 2011, 02:57:33 pm

Quote from: KineseN on April 25, 2011, 02:45:23 pm

[Luck 6] The ants are now under James complete command. What he will do with them is up to him.

Dum - dum - duuuuum!

James is the ant king. His crown is made out of *TAKEAGUESSMATERIAL* from the ants.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 02:59:06 pm

Quote from: Riccto on April 25, 2011, 02:57:33 pm

Quote from: KineseN on April 25, 2011, 02:45:23 pm

[Luck 6] The ants are now under James complete command. What he will do with them is up to him.

Dum - dum - duuuuum!

James is the ant king. His crown is made out of *TAKEAGUESSMATERIAL* from the ants.

His crown is made out of ants?

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Riccto on April 25, 2011, 02:59:30 pm

Sure. Why not *Shiftyeyes*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 03:32:59 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 12:37:12 am

"We're on a jog through a GODDAMN ANT INFESTED FOREST! LET US IN! WE'LL TALK LATER WHEN WE AREN'T ABOUT TO BE EATEN!"

[Diplomacy 4] "Hold still and get your panties out of a twist, lift is coming for you." True to the man's word a small lift is lowered from the top of the wall in minutes. It's small but the entire party should be able to ride up in it you don't mind getting friendly for a couple minutes.

---

All: The group boards the lift, scrunching together to get all five on it at the same time. The life clicks up to the top of the wall with the sound of simple ratcheting mechanisms. The lift is excruciatingly slow to rise under your combined weight and it takes almost a minute to reach the top of the wall and the four people waiting for you. They're evenly split between men and women and they all have older conventional firearms, a rifle and a pistol each. [Failed roll not shown]  One woman the size of a small building is working the winch that brought the lift up, taking the party up the final couple of inches to the wall.

After you get all the up to level with the wall a man bearing a rough red-blond beard that's starting to show a couple strands of grey puts his hand on a long bar of metal that protrudes from the lift mechanism.

"Now, you're up and out of the woods and unless Butch is feeling hungry nobody is going to eat you. It's later and I'd like to know why five heavily armed strangers who look like they lost a fight with a mudpit are here." The man fingers the metal bar coming off the winch. "I don't like what I hear and your trip back down is going to be quick. Now Talk."   

[Trol Sanity 5] Trol has the good sense to keep his mouth shut, and [James will 4 Vs Shadow 2] James is able to control the impulse to strangle the idiot that's barring their way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Powder Miner on April 25, 2011, 05:55:57 pm

Puh! The independents are controlling the swarm! And ooh, double mind roll characters- Sanity for Trol, and Shadow for me!

James would let the talking go to Tarran- he didn't know much himself. He stood there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 06:40:24 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 25, 2011, 05:55:57 pm

Puh! The independents are controlling the swarm! And ooh, double mind roll characters- Sanity for Trol, and Shadow for me!

James would let the talking go to Tarran- he didn't know much himself. He stood there.

Nah, independents don't have that kind of tech. Independents are selfish thugs, the lower and middle tiers are mooks supporting an upper caste of well supplied crime lords. Independent is more of a blanket term than a faction anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 06:43:52 pm

"Miss the uniforms much?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 06:57:51 pm

"You're not Technocracy?

We're Unchained, we just got out of a base that was being glassed. Our AI pilot recommended we should walk, so we walked. And found those damn ants. That's about as much as you really need to know about us right now."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 06:59:27 pm

"As ever sir you completely threw away our cover"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 07:02:00 pm

"What did you expect me to say?! 'We're just jogging through a ant filled forest because we can'? 'We're Technocracy and we're here to kill you'? 'We're hunting in a pitch black forest without any lights'?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 07:03:44 pm

"You never heard of creativity?!"

This is hilarious :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 07:05:03 pm

"Oh, you think you can do better? Go ahead!"

Indeed. Infighting is Fun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 07:06:46 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 07:03:44 pm

This is hilarious :D

Yes this is. *Gets popcorn and watches*

PS. The reason they didn't pick up on your uniforms is the mudbathing that you did earlier, just to point that out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 07:07:04 pm

"No point now is there?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 07:09:28 pm

"Thought so. You can't think up anything either."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 07:17:29 pm

"Okay then. We were out walking after our vehicle got bogged in the mud, we fell out so we got covered in mud. This was the closes settlement to us so we came here for help"/b]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Powder Miner on April 25, 2011, 08:57:10 pm

James eyerolled. "You know whaT? I find you two vaguely amusing at the moment."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 08:58:18 pm

"Why thank you James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Powder Miner on April 25, 2011, 09:03:38 pm

James started cracking up again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 09:11:25 pm

"They'd then ask where we were going and where we're from. And why we're out here. Your idea has holes."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 09:18:00 pm

"Nothing I can't fabricate"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 09:24:40 pm

"Do you even remember all the colonies around? I sure don't. I doubt you've been a farmer, so I doubt you'd likely know many agricultural jobs. Also, how are you going to explain our military grade weapons?"

"...Uhhhh, is he still listening?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 09:30:39 pm

"At this rate, they're probably laughing at us about this. We could've said we were a repair crew for armenents and munitions and such."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 09:34:18 pm

"That carry gigantic guns around wherever we go?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Taricus on April 25, 2011, 09:36:57 pm

"Of course, we do pick-up and delivery from the workshop"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 25, 2011, 10:50:48 pm

Dom sighed. "You want me to go back down the lift, melt a hole in the wall with this, and sneak in, boss?" she asked, looking over her carbine. "Because that may be the only way we're getting in."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 10:56:29 pm

I can only imagine the faces on the Colonists about now.... 

This'll be fun to write when TROL posts.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Powder Miner on April 25, 2011, 11:03:04 pm

James simply massively facepalmed- Ow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Trollan on April 25, 2011, 11:04:34 pm

"Did you know that a female praying mantis rips the male's head off to initiate sex?"


I actually want Taric to find out now.   :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 11:09:18 pm

Perfect, Absolutely perfect.


Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 11:12:12 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 25, 2011, 11:04:34 pm

"Did you know that a female praying mantis rips the male's head off to initiate sex?"


I actually want Taric to find out now.   :P

...

...

...

I... have no words.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 25, 2011, 11:14:46 pm

"Teague, what the hell are you talking about?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Draignean on April 25, 2011, 11:48:21 pm

All

Seeing the need to make a good first impression as an honest man Tarran decides to tell the colonist the truth. Unfortunately this coincides with Taric trying to bluff.

"Miss the uniforms much?"
"We're Unchained, we just got out of a base that was being glassed. Our AI pilot recommended we should walk, so we walked. And found those damn ants. That's about as much as you really need to know about us right now."

James laughs nervously and Taric rolls his eyes as the four strangers look on in confusion. "As ever sir you completely threw away our cover." Taric attempts a resigned slump in the cramped lift and one of the Colonists opens his mouth to pose a question when Tarran cuts through.

"What did you expect me to say?! 'We're just jogging through an ant filled forest because we can'? 'We're Technocracy and we're here to kill you'? 'We're hunting in a pitch black forest without any lights?"
"You never heard of creativity?!" Taric shoots back.
"Oh, you think you can do better? Go ahead!" Tarran turns to face Taric fully, completely shutting out the flabbergasted colonists.
"No point now is there?!"
"Thought so. You can't think up anything either."
Taric gives it about two seconds thought before replying, "Okay then. We were out walking after our vehicle got bogged in the mud, we fell out so we got covered in mud. This was the closest settlement to us so we came here for help."

Everyone is now staring at Taric and Tarran bickering like an old couple, neither of them take any notice of this whatsoever. James attempts to shake them out of it but gets met with a quick rebuttal from Taric before Tarran picks right up again.

"They'd then ask where we were going and where we're from. And why we're out here. Your idea has holes."
"Nothing I can't fabricate." Taric replies with confidence.
"Do you even remember all the colonies around? I sure don't. I doubt you've been a farmer, so I doubt you'd likely know many agricultural jobs. Also, how are you going to explain our military grade weapons?"
"At this rate, they're probably laughing at us about this. We could've said we were a repair crew for armaments and munitions and such." Taric actually took the time to gesture vaguely in the direction of the colonists without looking, who in point of fact were more on the side of completely dumbstruck rather than laughing.
"That carry gigantic guns around wherever we go?"
"Of course, we do pick-up and delivery from the workshop" Taric filled in the last piece of the now utterly irrelevent cover story.

Dom who'd remained silent for Tarran's long winded -and completely useless- lovers quarrel with Taric finally speaks up with the first sensible thing since Tarran's first sentence. "You want me to go back down the lift, melt a hole in the wall with this, and sneak in, boss?" she asked, looking over her carbine. "Because that may be the only way we're getting in."

The colonist leader latches onto this bit of sanity and shakes his head, getting ready to hazard more conversation with what is fast becoming the most surreal thing in a decade. "Alright now I don't give a-"

"Did you know that a female praying mantis rips the male's head off to initiate sex?" Teague supplies helpfully.

Everyone just sort of stares at him for a half minute while he buffs his nails on the filthy uniform. All of the colonists look like someone just reached in and removed some vital part of their brain. Mouths open and close but no words come out. Dominique is the first to recover, still staring at Teague. "Teague, what the hell are you talking about?"

[Colonist Will roll 1] After Dom speaks the leader bursts out "What the fuck are any of you talking about?!" He takes deep calming breathes and massages his temples, he looks like he's getting a serious headache. He turns away from you and addresses the other three. "Take them down to quarantine, lock them in. I will deal with them when I've had some sleep and a drink or two. Butch, you wake up Ramirez and guard them until I'm ready to talk to them again..." The monster of a woman nods and ushers you off of the lift.

Will you comply with being taken to quarantine?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The RNG stops being evil and Tarran gets help
Post by: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 11:57:22 pm

...Dammit Trol. You bastard. ;D

"Hey! You have no right to lock us up! You'd better let us go, or my friend Taric here can make you feel like porn.

And I am not kidding."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 26, 2011, 12:02:55 am

Actually Taric can't right now, he's nearly exhausted as it is and none of these people are anymore aware of psionics than you were back earth.

Still, keep it up. You've got a good shot at insane.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Taricus on April 26, 2011, 12:08:43 am

"He isn't lying too"

Roll to detect insanity?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 26, 2011, 12:11:22 am

"Fine, whatever, I'd rather be in quarantine than out there. But you even try taking my guns and I'll break your neck so hard you'll have your face in your lap," Dom said.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Trollan on April 26, 2011, 10:06:37 am

Ka-ching! I am so going to shorten that and sig it.

"A pig's orgasm lasts a half hour! An angry horned-toad squirts blood from its eyes!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Taricus on April 26, 2011, 10:10:34 am

"You've got to be kidding me..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 26, 2011, 12:19:40 pm

Dom facepalmed. "Do you have something on your mind, Teague, or did that frickin' AI pilot of ours drive you batshit insane too?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Tarran on April 26, 2011, 01:01:02 pm

"Teague, please shut up before I stuff one of your guns down your throat."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 26, 2011, 01:12:50 pm

So everbody but powder and Tarran are complying and powder hasn't posted, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 26, 2011, 01:21:10 pm

I think Taric's siding with Tarran; Dom's the only one who's complying. Although if no one else is I'll probably have her change her mind; no way is she going in there alone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 26, 2011, 03:20:50 pm

Busy writing Tarran's mob's stats in Imperfect, sorry for the delay.

Quote from: Tarran on April 25, 2011, 11:57:22 pm

"Hey! You have no right to lock us up! You'd better let us go, or my friend Taric here can make you feel like porn.

And I am not kidding."

The leader of the Colonist group appears more than slightly skeptical. "Right, Okay. You're going into quarantine, or you're going back over the wall in body bags. They only reason I don't end this insanity and shoot you now is that it would wake a lot of people up which is damn rude at this hour. I'm not going to let a bunch of wandering lunatics run loose, that's final whether your buddy does... whatever with his goddamn porn or otherwise."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Tarran on April 26, 2011, 03:26:02 pm

This is a bad idea, but I'm roleplaying so screw it.

"Well, you forced me."

Spray and pray: Dual Sleipnir SMGs go!

Actually, no, my guy wouldn't do that. At least, I think.

"Oh come on, Teague's the only real insane one of us. Just lock him up."

Use charisma.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 26, 2011, 03:40:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 26, 2011, 03:26:02 pm

This is a bad idea, but I'm roleplaying so screw it.

"Well, you forced me."

Spray and pray: Dual Sleipnir SMGs go!

Actually, no, my guy wouldn't do that. At least, I think.

Thank you, the "I'M A LEAD FARMER SUCKA!" approach might have made things difficult for you.


Fighting entire town, becoming villains, inevitable party fallout, lotta repercussions in that one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 26, 2011, 04:11:00 pm

XD

Would've been totally worth it though, just to turn Tarran into Lincoln for a few moments.

"If you want I can help you capture him," Dom offered, glaring at Teague and wondering what the hell had gotten into him. He had seemed normal enough back at the base.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 26, 2011, 05:59:31 pm

Sorry, have school. "QUARANTINE? NO FRIGGIN WAY!" James whipped out his Renfield SMG. "Go ahead. Try to quarantine me. I dare ya."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Tarran on April 26, 2011, 06:22:07 pm

"James, don't flash the guns out in front of the people who also have guns."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 26, 2011, 06:26:58 pm

"Gah...." James slowly put his Renfield down and his hands up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Trollan on April 26, 2011, 08:05:20 pm

"hctib a fo nos uoy ,enasni ton ma I!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Tarran on April 26, 2011, 08:47:34 pm

"...What?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Trollan on April 26, 2011, 08:58:36 pm

"YDOB S'EUGAET NEKAT EVAH I NOSAER EMOS ROF ,ENARG LORT MA I!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Tarran on April 26, 2011, 09:02:37 pm

"...I still don't understand you. You should write down what you're saying instead of trying to talk, because talking just isn't working for you."

*Nudge nudge wink wink*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 26, 2011, 09:12:43 pm

Dom drew her hand back as far as she could given the space limitations and tried to slap Teague. "What the hell's gotten in to you? Those spores mess you up or something?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 12:03:43 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 26, 2011, 03:26:02 pm

"Oh come on, Teague's the only real insane one of us. Just lock him up."

Even after everything that's just happened you're confident that you can turn this situation around, you give him you best proposal and your finest 'Oh come on, trust me' face. [Diplomacy 2] Powder ruins your brilliant argument that Teague is the only insane one by whipping out his loaned gun and pointing it at various people. Even after you tell him to put it down you can tell that he set the mood here. The lead colonist shakes his head at you and snorts. "Even if you all are not a bunch of babbling idiots that fell off the short shuttle I'd send you to quarantine, I don't know who you are, I don't know what you're covered in, and I don't know where you're from. You're getting cleaned up and quarantined until I find something to do with you, or we can all shoot eachother right here, right now."

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 26, 2011, 12:11:22 am

"Fine, whatever, I'd rather be in quarantine than out there. But you even try taking my guns and I'll break your neck so hard you'll have your face in your lap," Dom said.

Tarran seems against quarantine but seems fairly reasonable all things considered, you do make a point that you're going to keep your guns. The colonist leader has a hand pressed against his forehead by now, but he still acquiesces. "Fine, hopefully when I get back to take you out of quarantine in the morning you'll have mostly killed one another, would solve alot of my problems right now."

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 26, 2011, 10:06:37 am

"A pig's orgasm lasts a half hour! An angry horned-toad squirts blood from its eyes!"

Quote from: Trollan on April 26, 2011, 08:58:36 pm

"YDOB S'EUGAET NEKAT EVAH I NOSAER EMOS ROF ,ENARG LORT MA I!"

You continue to babble insanely, dominique slaps you. You keep babbling. [Sanity 4] You end up shouting "Mea navis aëricumbens anguillis abundat!" to make your point.

---

Taric Sizer

Quote from: Taricus on April 26, 2011, 10:10:34 am

"You've got to be kidding me..."

You stare at teague while he babbles. [Int 2] You're pretty sure he's sudden't started babbling in latin now, but you don't know a word of latin. Dom's theory of crazy spores is looking likely.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 26, 2011, 05:59:31 pm

"QUARANTINE? NO FRIGGIN WAY!" James whipped out his Renfield SMG. "Go ahead. Try to quarantine me. I dare ya."

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 26, 2011, 06:26:58 pm

"Gah...." James slowly put his Renfield down and his hands up.

At first you attempt to intimidate them, then Tarran tells you to put the gun down. You do so and put your hands in the air instead. If you were attempting to confuse the hell out of the colonists you're succeeding admirably.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 12:11:03 am

"Come on, boss, let's just do this. At the very least I want to get these damn spores washed off, and they're offering us that much." Dom sighed and shouldered the carbine. "And after running from the ants and standing here for awhile my legs are starting to get tired." She looked over at Teague. "And maybe getting him cleaned up will do him some good. I'm pretty sure that crap's frying his brain."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 12:14:02 am

Mea navis aëricumbens anguillis abundat!=My hovercraft is full of eels!

:D

"Fine, fine. _Assholes. We'll go into quarantine."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 12:15:02 am

This is Trol's sanity at the moment. (http://breadfish.co.uk/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Taricus on April 27, 2011, 02:08:47 am

"Someone mind punching teague again?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 02:51:28 am

"Sure, no problem. I'll knock him out and when he wakes up maybe he'll be feeling better." Dom pulled out the Abassy and went for a pistol-whip to the back of the head.

Nothing personal Trollan. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Taricus on April 27, 2011, 02:59:00 am

"Hopefully"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 03:28:36 am

I can feel the love in this thread.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 03:33:04 am

Hey, as far as our characters know Teague has gone stark raving mad and is about to strip naked, run amok, and try to kill people. We're doing it for his own good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Trollan on April 27, 2011, 10:04:21 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 12:15:02 am

This is Trol's sanity at the moment. (http://breadfish.co.uk/)

New sig time.

Trol runs in circles away from Dom, shouting "Ako umibig sa isang kuting na nagngangalang Mister Squiggles!"


internet cookie for you if you guess what language Trol is speaking in and what he is actually saying.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Ahra on April 27, 2011, 11:41:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 12:15:02 am

This is Trol's sanity at the moment. (http://breadfish.co.uk/)

knock him out or he may detonate the shield bomb if hes this insane. btw how did you find this?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: KineseN on April 27, 2011, 11:44:52 am

I put my money on that he has that link saved as a bookmark for a situation like this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Ahra on April 27, 2011, 11:47:40 am

i sure as hell saved it to annoy my friends  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 11:51:43 am

Quote from: Ahra on April 27, 2011, 11:41:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 12:15:02 am

This is Trol's sanity at the moment. (http://breadfish.co.uk/)

btw how did you find this?

I was one a teacher and Firestarter knight in a ancient order of philanthropic murderers in a zombie apocalypse*, we were all pretty damn insane and one of them had that, as an aside one of them also introduced me to DF.   Trol just brought the breadfish to the front of my mind, he's that kind of insane.

*Really, I'm not kidding.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 01:46:42 pm

Bump this POS so the lazy ass GM can...

Wait no, this is my RTD.

Well I guess I'll run the turn then shall I?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Taricus on April 27, 2011, 02:11:16 pm

Yeah.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 02:24:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 01:46:42 pm

Bump this POS so the lazy ass GM can...

Hey!

Anyway, your choice on if you want to do the turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The WTF strikes the colonist through the head.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 02:26:47 pm

All

Tarran grudgingly acquiesces to go into quarantine as long as they get to keep their weapons, Taric is game to play follow the leader as long as somebody hits Teague again.

[Dom Str 5+2, confirm critical 4 Vs Trol Dodge 3, confirmed] More than a little tired of Teague babbling in Filipino Dominique draws her pistol and smashes the grip into the back of Trol's head with WAY more force than was strictly necessary. His head whips forward and he goes boneless, [Luck 1] this would be fine if you weren't at the top of a thirty foot colony wall. [luck 1] His unconscious body makes unhealthy crunchy noises when it hits the bottom. (Trol Health -30 Right wrist dislocated again, sprained ankle, fractured ribs, severe concussion, unconscious.)

Everyone looks from Dom to Teague's body at the base of the wall, then back to Dom again. One of the men who hadn't spoken before laughs nervously at Dom. "I guess I wasn't the only one who found him annoying..."

The colonist leader is not amused. "You're cleaning that up, now get moving."

There are no stairs off the wall, just another lift. Butch raises this one as well, Teague's body comes up with it. Apparently he managed to miss the softer earth and land on the metal lift rails instead. Dom looks mildly guilty and shoulders his limp body. The colony isn't very active right now, day and night are difficult under the trees but apparently this is either very early or very late. Quarantine is one of the parts of the original ship, and thus is all metal. It's about the size of the lounge on the Virtue. One your guards grabs a strip of metal that protrudes from the door, twists the latch open, and hauls the un-powered door open.

The five of you enter the quarantine, though judging by the smell it has been used more recently as a drunk tank. Three shower heads protrude from the ceiling with circular curtains beneath them to give some semblance of privacy. A low metal bench makes up one wall, it doesn't look comfortable but you could rest there if you wished. The gaurds leave you as you enter, closing the door and bolting it behind you.

Well you've got until whenever the hell the colonists wake up to... do whatever there is to do in a glorified drunk tank. You wish you'd actually tried a cover story or that Teague hadn't chosen this minute to channel Grane's spirit. Of course if he comes to sane he'll undoubtedly be regretting it too.

(Trol cannot hold objects heavier than 3lbs in his right hand, -10 Max stamina and -2/6ths movement from fractured ribs, -1 to movement rolls from sprained ankle, -2 to all roll for 4 turns from severe concussion.)

Warning: James Health below 50%

Taric is fatigued
Trol is Unconscious
Trol is suffering debilitating injuries.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: At Hensfield Quarantine.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/70
Stamina: 13/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: At Hensfield Quarantine.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 70/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status: At Hensfield Quarantine. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 50/80
Stamina: 5/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: . Right wrist dislocated, sprained ankle, fractured ribs, severe concussion, unconscious. 9 Turns until he needs a new host.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 25/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: At Hensfield quarantine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 02:29:31 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 02:24:24 pm

Anyway, your choice on if you want to do the turn.

Nah, I love writing these things. I always think there's someone else I'm waiting on though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 27, 2011, 02:30:17 pm

"Heh, that'll shut him up for a while. Hehehehe"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 02:32:03 pm

...

Serious, when Trollan gets here he's going to be utterly enraged. ;D

Give Teague a (non-inappropriate) massage, hopefully helping him.

"Dom, remind me not to allow you to touch me any time in the near future."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 02:35:01 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 02:32:03 pm

...

Serious, when Trollan gets here he's going to be utterly enraged. ;D

He's been having some bad RTD luck in both of my games recently...  :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 02:47:37 pm

o.O Oh, wow. Um, whoops. Heh heh. Jeez. :-[

Dom put Teague on a bench for now. "I hope you'll remember that for the next ten minutes. I'm cleaning this crap off and if any of you try anything you'll end up like him... only I'll be the one breaking you instead of gravity. Got it?" she said as she went for one of the showers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 02:49:21 pm

"I don't plan on being a pervert. So you can count me out.

Not sure about Taric... though. Keep your eyes out for him"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 27, 2011, 02:50:26 pm

"Hey, not fair calling me out before it. Though it may get us out of here..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 03:59:20 pm

Dom paused at the curtains and raised an eyebrow. "I don't see how you spying on me in the shower and getting your spine twisted into a pretzel is going to help us out of here, unless the colonists think it's hilarious and let us walk. Anyway, Tarran, you still got the medkit? If so why don't the pair of you fix Teague's wrist, it's not supposed to bend that way."

Anyway, are there chainsaws here? Because I'm thinking chainsaw+Jormungandr = Lancer. Lancer+Dom = "Sup bitches?" :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 27, 2011, 04:00:33 pm

"More along the lines of a psionic shove out the cell for being an asshole/pervert"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 04:23:08 pm

"Yeah, I still have the 'meddie. I'll get to it in a little bit."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 05:02:30 pm

Just out of curiosity, if Taric did try, what would the roll be? His Dex (for stealth) vs. Dom's Passive Kinetics (standing in for awareness)?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 06:05:26 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 05:02:30 pm

Just out of curiosity, if Taric did try, what would the roll be? His Dex (for stealth) vs. Dom's Passive Kinetics (standing in for awareness)?

Yeah, passive kinetics or observation for you. (A skill that doesn't get a slot but is used frequently...  :( )

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 27, 2011, 06:09:58 pm

James looked away. "I swear, if I weren't so wounded, I would have just friggin smashed them, but no I HAD to have a run in with bloody ants! I mean, ANTS?!  ANTS?! I just barely survived ANTs?! AND NOW I'M STUCK IN THIS BLOODY METAL PIT WITH PROBABLY ZERO CHANCE OF GETTING OUT! ARGH! ANTS! I could have just charged if I was healthy, and knocked them off the wall. But nooo, I got almost killed by ANTS AND AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!"


woo rant

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 06:36:43 pm

"Welcome to the team, James."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Trollan on April 27, 2011, 10:49:16 pm

Say some creepy stuff during my sleep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 11:05:55 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 27, 2011, 06:05:26 pm

Yeah, passive kinetics or observation for you. (A skill that doesn't get a slot but is used frequently...  :( )

So would it be possible next level to raise Observation? It's in character at the very least. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 27, 2011, 11:06:50 pm

"AND NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED EXCEPT FOR THE TECHNOCRACY! BLOODY TYRANTS! IMPRISONING ME SUBJECTING ME TO PSIONIC TORTTURE, MAKING ME END UP IN A FOREST IN WHICH I GET MASSED BY FRIGGIN ANTS! ANTS! AND NOW I'M IN THIS BLOODY HOLE DUE OT SOME BLOODY OCLONIST IDIOTS WHO THOUGHT WE SHOULD BE IN QUARANTINE! IDIOTS! IDIOTS! AAAAARGH! BLOODY COLONISTS! BLOODY TECHNORCRACY! BLOODY FUNGI! BLOODY ANTS! BLOODY QUARANTINE! GRAH!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 11:11:40 pm

*Smack's James*

"Calm down, dude, before you break something important in your body."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 27, 2011, 11:14:32 pm

"I MEAN GO THROUGH SOME DREAM TORTURE, WAKE UP ON SOME SHIP- *whack* AND I GET OFF AND FOLLOW YOU!" James started shaking Tarran. "AND NEXT THING I KNOW, SOME SPORE THINGS GE TON ME, THEN I START BEING DINNER FOR ANTS! THEN I'M ON FIRE, AND NOW I'M STUCK IN SOME QUARANTINE PIT! GRAAAAAH!" James continued to shake him. "AND NOW YOU HIT ME! AS IF I'M NOT HURT ENOUGH THANKS TO FOLLOWING YOU! RAAAAAH!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 11:22:12 pm

*Knees chest*

"Dude, we've already had a batshit insane person on the team before and I have a feeling we've got another. The result was Saun dying. I'm not going to have you going insane on us while you still have a gun. AM. I. CLEAR?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 27, 2011, 11:27:23 pm

*whap* "OW! WHAT THE HECK! GRAH! Uuurgh.... Dangit..." James calmed down and merely stewed in the corner. But he really wanted to maul somebody right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 11:31:06 pm

"At least you got some steak first," Dom said from behind the curtain. Even with the water running she could hear the conversation going on out there. "I got kidnapped out of my own damn bed in the middle of the night, put on a shuttle, and shipped to this damn place without so much as a warning, then I get my brain fucked with and sent out on a suicide mission." She frowned at the lack of cleaning implements around; was there no soap or shampoo in this place? You'd think they would want people in quarantine to be cleaned up before they came out. "Anyway, you don't see Taric or me flipping our shit; just stay calm like us and we'll talk to these guys when they show up, see if we can convince them we were just stressed out."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 11:40:43 pm

"Hell, I got shot in the back by an asshole arbiter then my leg dislocated...

I was threatened to have my brain wiped by another asshole, this time Unchained, if I didn't have my brain screwed with...

I nearly die from an asshole...

And nearly die from ANOTHER asshole...

And I ain't complaining. So calm down, dude."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 27, 2011, 11:42:20 pm

James calmed down. He lied down. "Meh."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 28, 2011, 12:59:39 am

Got hit by Tvtropes, running turn now. ish.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 01:07:56 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 28, 2011, 12:59:39 am

Got hit by Tvtropes, running turn now. ish.

Oh no.

Oh god not Tvtropes.

Close those tabs before it's too late Draignean! CLOSE THEM NOW!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 28, 2011, 01:51:05 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 27, 2011, 02:32:03 pm

Give Teague a (non-inappropriate) massage, hopefully helping him.

After keeping James in line you do what not many people do to victims of thirty foot falls with possible broken/fractured bones.

You administer a massage.

[Dex 2, P.Emp 3, P.Kinetics 2+1, luck 3]  You saw a program once for a studio that used reiki to heal people, you try to do what they did in the advertisement. You can't tell where all of his injuries are and you're probably poking quite a few of them. Your hands are clumsy and you aren't feeling anymore 'connected' to the patient. You stop before you accidentally kill him.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 27, 2011, 02:50:26 pm

"Hey, not fair calling me out before it. Though it may get us out of here..."

In a sudden burst of wisdom you decide that spying on Dom in the shower isn't the best way to get out of the tank, instead you rest on the metal bench [Stamina 3+2 Calm] (+15 Stamina) recovering from your psionic exertion in the flight from the ants.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on April 27, 2011, 10:49:16 pm

Say some creepy stuff during my sleep.

[Sanity 2-2] Gravity is not the equation. [Soak 4-2] Your pistol whip addled brain can't rise from slumber, probably a good thing considering your fatigue. You whisper madness in your sleep...

"_{IliketolieinthegrassandwatchtheantsandwishIwereoneofthemintheirundergoundmazesosafefromthedarknessofpeoplehorriblepeople
Iwillkillthemallkilltheantskillthepeoplekilleverything}"

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2011, 02:47:37 pm

Dom put Teague on a bench for now. "I hope you'll remember that for the next ten minutes. I'm cleaning this crap off and if any of you try anything you'll end up like him... only I'll be the one breaking you instead of gravity. Got it?" she said as she went for one of the showers.

You shower off the grime, stripping off your clothing and washing that too. [intuition 4] The water is cold, and you start to wonder how the colonists have it set up. No rain beneath the canopy, no rain gets to the soil...  [int 2] This isn't your field and you just shower off instead of thinking about crazy things that are working fine without you braining at them.

Your clothing and self are now much cleaner, the uniform is recognizable. 

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 27, 2011, 11:42:20 pm

James calmed down. He lied down. "Meh."

You moan and groan and compare the sphincters of your situation with the others. Eventually you just lie down, trying to get some rest before whatever happens decides to happen.

---

All: About a half hour passes and you lounge about, try not to throttle one another, and rest. Taric, James, and of course Trol rest the entire time (Trol, Taric health +20, James Health +5, Trol's ribs are mostly healed and his ankle is feeling better {Half penalties on both}) Dominique Finishes her shower and Tarran tries to set Trol's wrist, (Str 4, Luck 2) putting it back into place somewhat crunchily. (Trol right wrist is now sprained -1 to rolls with right hand)

While you settle in for a long and very boring haul the door slides open, admitting a short woman and one of the colonist guards from the wall. [Dom intuition 3] Dominique recognizes her as the woman who beat the crap out of her, her name and rank (Other than high) are slightly fuzzy right now.

Her tone is equal parts disbelieving, disapproving, and commanding. "Considering what I've already heard dare I even ask for your report on events Captain Smith?"     

Well she certainly knows how to start a conversation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 02:03:19 am

"We got the AI, we killed someone important, we stole a nice ship, the AI recommended we walk here, and landed the ship somewhere in this forest and then we walked here.

Two casualties: Trol and Saun. Trol was downed by the high ranking 'Techie, I think. Saun from Trol's friendly fire. Teague has gone crazy, and we got this man here, James, who was imprisoned on the ship and has a short temper and has just recently exploded in anger, but he seems to know how to fight.

...That's about it. Mission complete, ma'am, as soon as we find where the devil the AI parked itself."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 28, 2011, 02:12:23 am

"You forgot the ants boss, and that the AI is a damn pervert," Dom added from her position leaning against the wall. "We were also chased by a few other vehicles, but we lost them in the woods."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 28, 2011, 03:15:03 am

"Fighters specifically. And said AI got disciplined for said peeping"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 28, 2011, 05:55:57 am

"Yeah. That reminds me, odd little detail." She looked over at Cain. "The damn AI is apparently the guy who flew the shuttle Taric, Tarran, and I came in on. Some Nathaniel Hoke feller. You ever heard of 'em?" she asked. "Because I'm thinking he must be important or somethin' if they made him an AI."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 28, 2011, 06:18:19 am

"Either that, or they're bringing in whatever they can to fight us"

Nice avatar again,.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 28, 2011, 06:18:57 am

^^ I get bored easily.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 28, 2011, 06:26:56 am

No kidding, I saw it with a different background a few hours ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 28, 2011, 06:47:24 am

:3 I changed it because the Abassy blended in too much with the building and wasn't visible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Trollan on April 28, 2011, 09:51:18 am

how did Saun die twice?  ::)

Trol does rude things during the conversation, not involving speech

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 02:01:50 pm

Quote from: Trollan on April 28, 2011, 09:51:18 am

how did Saun die twice?  ::)

Aha, ahahaha, you misread it. I said Trol, not Saun.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

*Facepalm* Can't believe I made that mistake.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 28, 2011, 03:51:17 pm

All:

The Major paces a little, thinking. "I'm sorry for the loss Captain, when there is time we can see to them properly. They have medical facilities here, they aren't good, or even adequate to most needs but they should be able to help Teague. Though you did manage to omit how he became wounded." Judging by the way she looks at Dom she's already been told what happened. [Trol Sanity 5-2] Trol takes the moment to pick his nose in his sleep. "Now you say the AI they were using was a Hoke model, that's very unusual... Where is it, I need to talk to it."

You realize that leaving a Technocrat AI in charge of your primary means of transportation and your real prize from the battle at the admin tower might of have been slightly on the side of bad ideas.


(Sorry guys only remembered that you were in a dialogue section when I went to run the turn.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 28, 2011, 03:53:48 pm

"Don't worry, It's only me he would truly have some hate towards. We did save him from an orbital bombardment"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 03:54:39 pm

"Um, like I said, in the middle of this forest...

I don't really remember what direction, though...

...shit. *Sigh* just give us a big flashlight and we'll be back when we find it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 28, 2011, 04:03:36 pm

"Pretty sure if we go back to where Taric fried the ground we could find our way back. I think." Dom returned Cain's look. "And yeah, I KO'd him. Not my fault everyone else decided to let him fall off the platform. Anyway. So what you're saying is that Hoke isn't a person but a computer designation of some sort? What's it designate, asshole? Because that's what he comes off as most of the time. Hell, he shocked you for fun," she said, glancing over at Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 28, 2011, 04:05:49 pm

"I'm guessing I get to torment him right?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 04:07:49 pm

"Heh, I remember that shock. Tingled. They clearly need to improve those shocking weapons. And yeah, I guess we could find the scorched ground. Still, the ship's quite far away from the scotched ground."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 28, 2011, 04:08:31 pm

Holds up the radio "We could try and contact him"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 04:09:37 pm

"There was jamming out there, remember?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 28, 2011, 04:10:09 pm

"Could've stopped by now"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 28, 2011, 06:23:41 pm

James kind of went xd at the mentioning of his outburst. "You forgot about the ants that half ate me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 28, 2011, 06:24:27 pm

"You aren't dead so it doesn't matter"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 28, 2011, 11:02:57 pm

The pulsing, throbbing, resolutely evil brain-pain has ended. Back to dialogue! (really I'm sorry for stopping suddenly but I was having trouble focusing my eyes on the bloody page.)

All

Caine dismisses trivial details like James being half eaten with wave of her hand. "Alright give me the radio, Johan, run me a line." The man with her nods once and leaves. "We can only hope they did not add any interesting subroutines that would make him take off and alert the Technocrats at the first available opportunity." She walks over to where Teague is lying unconscious on the bench, examining his condition. "About the jamming signal, we've noticed here too. It comes and goes and scares the hell out of the colonists, understandable considering that their ability to get whatever they can't produce comes from technocrat ships. No signal, no ships." She winces as she feels over his ribs. "He'll live, a few hours rest and he'll be right as rain. Now as for the rest of you, thanks to your spectacular cover story I may actually be able to pass you off as affected by one of the more interesting things out here. I'll have Benny dose you with something to make it look like you're recovering from something nasty, if you're feeling up to that plan." 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 11:15:24 pm

No worries, your own health is more important than the game.

*Glare*

"...Um... is it just looks or will it really make us feel like crap?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 28, 2011, 11:24:45 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 11:15:24 pm

No worries, your own health is more important than the game.

*Glare*

"...Um... is it just looks or will it really make us feel like crap?"

My health is fine, my brain just likes giving warnings about things that aren't there or I can't prevent.


She raises an eyebrow at you, making you acutely aware of the fact that you are glaring at a superior officer and haven't bathed and are still covered in blue spores and muck. "I'll ask you after you've taken it, I myself didn't need to pretend that I was insane after telling everyone around me that I was part of a resistance movement that relies on stealth. I'm sure your experience will be educational on the merits of verbal tactics and misdirection."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 28, 2011, 11:56:35 pm

"Well, we didn't need to convince the colony leader that we were insane for him to consider us insane, so I guess we don't need the drug."

"Besides, I don't plan on messing myself up anymore after... Orientation. Still gives me bad memories."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 12:00:49 am

"If we're going to blame it on the spores, maybe you guys should wash it off," Dom suggested. "I don't know what we're gonna do with Teague, though. If that poor bastard's still flipping out when he wakes up... what do you think shook him up, anyway? He seemed a little off even before we encountered the ants."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 12:20:34 am

"I'm clueless, he just kinda... snapped, like Trol did."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 02:34:01 am

"Wait, if he... And Teague..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 02:51:07 am

Dom laughed nervously. "Where are you going with that? I don't think insanity's contagious, dude." She thought about it anyway as she scratched at the left side of her jaw. "But if we're considering it, maybe Teague tried some crazy psionic empathic shit at the end there and whatever fucked Trol up got inside his head too. Hell, I don't know enough about this whole psychic business to rule that out. If so, man, that sucks for him. I'm glad I don't even try to mess with any of that business." She gave Taric a concerned look. "You should be careful too. Don't go pokin' around inside Teague's head or you might end up like him or somethin'."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:06:59 am

"Who says that I'll be looking through it psionically"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 12:51:05 pm

The man identified has Johan comes back inside the quarantine, trailing a thin metal line. "It's connected ma'am" He says as he hands the line off to her, she thanks him and takes the radio from Taric's hand, connecting the two deftly. She talks as she works "Keep in mind you'll still need a cover story, and a decent one at that. We're here as part of the genetic diversity program, we arrived about ten minutes ahead of an announcement that the Technocrats had canceled all transfers though, so you can't peg yourself on as that. As to Teague..." She's silent for a a couple of seconds, speaking carefully when she opens her mouth again. "Mental degradation isn't uncommon after a certain point, he'd been a part of the resistance and through orientation for almost six years. Not a lot of people make it past five. There done." She finishes tacking the radio and the line together and flicks it on. Static comes through, but not as badly as before.

'Andy begins the conversation with her what seems to be her usual tactful opening statement. "Report."
The radio crackles for a moment before Nathaniel's voice comes through, he sounds sort of drunk. "Well I don't know who you are, but you have a very sexy voice."
Major Caine stares at the radio for a moment, you have a couple of seconds to pray that Hoke doesn't kill your career. "AI, describe your function and knowledge."
"I'm great in bed and I know most of the Kama Sutra, what's your function baby?"

Major Caine gives a Tarran a look that qualifies as a lethal weapon and takes the radio away from her mouth for a minute. "Captain, is this your idea of a joke?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 12:54:48 pm

Taric quietly motioned Cain to hand the radio over.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 01:05:07 pm

"Oh, of course it's a joke. We loose two guys and I nearly die, of course I should make a goddamn joke! NO IT'S NOT A JOKE!

*Sigh* If you have anything against the AI, take it out on the AI, ma'am. I didn't program that asshole."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Ahra on April 29, 2011, 02:06:19 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 01:05:07 pm

"Oh, of course it's a joke. We loose two guys and I nearly die, of course I should make a goddamn joke! NO IT'S NOT A JOKE!

*Sigh* If you have anything against the AI, take it out on the AI, ma'am. I didn't program that perverted fail-coded asshole."

fixd

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 03:26:24 pm

Quote from: Ahra on April 29, 2011, 02:06:19 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 01:05:07 pm

"Oh, of course it's a joke. We loose two guys and I nearly die, of course I should make a goddamn joke! NO IT'S NOT A JOKE!

*Sigh* If you have anything against the AI, take it out on the AI, ma'am. I didn't program that perverted fail-coded asshole."

fixd

ooc: He isn't exactly coded... It's difficult to explain and plot relevant, but he wasn't programmed to be constantly horny, that's just him.


She nods in exasperation and hands the linked radio back to Taric. "I apologize captain, it's been a difficult time for us all. For that reason I will pass over your lack of formal address, this is not a social event." She sighs and massages her temples. "Hoke models have in the past known to be unstable, I had never actually used one however. It was not what I expected."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 03:31:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 03:26:24 pm

ooc: He isn't exactly coded... It's difficult to explain and plot relevant, but he wasn't programmed to be constantly horny, that's just him.

So he was a person who had their brain transferred into an AI model? Sounds like fun, gotta try that out when I'm dying.

"Heh, yeah, Hoke's model is quite interesting. I actually thought he was a person on the way here from earth. I never expected him to be an AI.

So, what now? We going to get out or what?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 03:35:49 pm

Dom snorted in derision. "You can picture how much fun it is to actually be ON that ship with him. Where apparently he has cameras everywhere." She thought for a moment. "I can't really think of a good cover story, that kinda thing's not what I'm good at." She wasn't much of a liar, anyway. "I suppose we could put Teague in an unchained uniform and with our technocrat ones claim we were escorting a dangerous prisoner or somethin'. At least if he keeps acting weird we could try it, anyway."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 03:37:06 pm

"OI!, If you're going to hit on anyone, IT WILL BE ME!"

AKA Me yelling at nathaniel...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 03:43:05 pm

"Taric... Mrs. Major is in the same room, you know... along with us. Maybe you should speak a little quieter?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 03:44:51 pm

"Why?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 03:48:33 pm

*Stare*

"Just... forget it..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 03:55:21 pm

"Acoustics, dude," Dom said. "It's a small metal room. Yelling is kinda loud in here."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 04:05:50 pm

Major Caine begins looking severe at Tarran again. "Captain, perhaps I wasn't clear. I will forgive you once for neglecting the titles of your superior officers, which in this case are Major or Ma'am, not Mrs. Major." She lets her glare of doom sink in for a second before continuing. "We can't just get you out, we're trying to lay low until the Technocracy transport gets here. If you can manage to convince them to let you out, even under guard, I could have a few of our men guard you instead of theirs. The colony leader will probably come around their dawn with the security chief who you met to interrogate you, they're civvies so it should be pretty gentle. How you win the hearts and minds of the natives after that is up to you. Namu Amida Butsu."

Quote from: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 03:37:06 pm

"OI!, If you're going to hit on anyone, IT WILL BE ME!"

"Oh hey, you're alive, I'm sooo happy. I understand your interest in me, and I feel the same way, but I don't think we can be together, so put the lady back on."
[Failed roll not shown]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:08:17 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 04:05:50 pm

[Failed roll not shown]

Wait, what?!

"Do I have to lock you out of all the ship systems?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 04:11:26 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:08:17 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 04:05:50 pm

[Failed roll not shown]

Wait, what?!

You rolled a 1, that's all I can tell you.


"Oh sure, try it." A gasp of static comes from the other end. "But wait, you aren't here? How very terrible."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 04:13:22 pm

Tarran is of course completely unaffected by the doom stare because he just doesn't give a crap.

"'Namu Amida Butsu', Ma'am? I never took any Chinese lessons."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 04:18:23 pm

Dom came over to Taric to take a turn at the radio. "Hey, Hoke. You mind keeping it in your pants for ten seconds and giving some advice here? The other lady you're talking about is a superior officer and we're working on a plan. Some damn stupid ants attacked us because of some weird-ass spores, Teague flipped out, and we're trapped in quarantine. We need to convince the colonists here we're not crazy or contagious or anything." She paused for a moment. "We can't get you any books if we're locked up in here, y'know."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:19:10 pm

"Do I have to do this from the outside?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 04:20:41 pm

Dom pulled a face and put a finger up to indicate silence. "Come on man, threats aren't going to get us anywhere with him, let's try bribes," she whispered.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:21:33 pm

"Oi, you want your novel?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 04:27:04 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 04:13:22 pm

"'Namu Amida Butsu', Ma'am? I never took any Chinese lessons."

"Better Captain. Namu Amida Butsu in it's simplest form means 'take shelter in the Buddha'. It's a blessing for you, and a reminder for me to rely on something greater than myself."

Hoke's voice comes back online, as relaxed as it ever was. "Yeah, yeah, you all got eaten by ants, big deal. Like I care." Some of the whitenoise shifts and Nathaniel's voice suddenly becomes an urgent yell without warning. "Don't co- [Failed roll not shown]" Hoke's voice cuts out almost immediately, leaving you an extremely unhelpful word and a half.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:31:13 pm

"Shit, I don't think that was Hoke we we're talking too. I'm going to try and patch in on a different frequency"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 04:32:09 pm

"What the heck are you two doing back there?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 04:33:20 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:31:13 pm

"Shit, I don't think that was Hoke we we're talking too. I'm going to try and patch in on a different frequency"

To where?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:34:04 pm

To the ship...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 04:35:30 pm

Er, another frequency implies that there is another frequency to switch to, in this case there isn't. The ship is keyed to the one you're on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 04:36:43 pm

Dom frowned. "Wonder what he was going to say. Don't come back? Don't continue using the radio? Shit, maybe we'd better turn that thing off just in case."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:38:56 pm

"Well crap. And I'm- Wait, this colony has a few vehicles and some chemical throwers?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 04:44:33 pm

Major Caine nods. "Yes, our own vehicles are stashed out in the wilderness as well, along with most of our heavy weapons. Getting the vehicles away from the colonists without stealing them will be difficult." Caine checks the time and frowns "I can't stay here for much longer before they rotate the next shift in, if you need to ask anything else, hurry."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:45:55 pm

"What sort of heavy weapons? And anything you can tell us about the wildlife?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 04:47:23 pm

"You and your guards mind lying around like we knocked you out?" Dom asked. "We could try sneaking out, stealing the vehicles, and getting back to the ship... though I'm not sure that's such a good idea." She adjusted the cuffs of her sleeves.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 04:49:01 pm

"Why not recruit the colonists. The foliage is too thick for airstrikes and a jammer would keep most missles out the way so they wouldn't worry about retribution"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 04:49:16 pm

"Once we get the AI, where should we go?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 05:09:04 pm

"Recruiting the colonists isn't exactly as easy as giving a speech and asking to sally forth to do battle with the wicked technocracy. They're volunteers, they wanted to colonize new planets, most have a decent opinion of the Technocrats. The foliage does make it difficult for the Technocracy to exercise their air superiority, but all they'd have to do is stop sending this colony medicine. Trust me, in a choice between her child's safety and supporting a revolution that could kill everyone she knows and loves a mother would shoot you and never think twice. We've done what we can and there is a sympathetic faction, but for the most part they don't want anything to do with our war."

"Pretending that you overpowered the guards and escaped might get you out of the colony, but it doesn't leave you with a way back in. This place is the only refuge of humanity for a ways, and the woods are dangerous. Primary animal life is Fungal, reptilian, with a healthy chunk of insects and arachnids, mammals are in the minority, and you're mammals. Pretty much everything has developed a resistance to radiation and is in a symbiotic relationship with a variant of the cordyceps fungus. As for weapons we have a heavy particle cannon that can be mounted on one of our vehicles plus our personal weapons, assault rifles, Sizier's modified beam rifles, pistols and a couple hand cannons."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:10:51 pm

"Nice to know that we've one weapon over the techies. And medicine we could make provided we knew how"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 05:15:15 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:10:51 pm

"Nice to know that we've one weapon over the techies. And medicine we could make provided we knew how"

Dude, out of what?

Anyway, one more round of questions if you need it. Then you guys get to rest for a couple hours and you can wake up and get interrogated.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 05:16:21 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 04:49:16 pm

"Once we get the AI, where should we go?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:17:10 pm

Cordyceps.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 05:18:16 pm

Dom sighed and sat in the far corner of the bench. "I'm leaving this one up to you boss. I'm pretty much out of ideas, but let me know if you need someone beaten." She leaned her head on the wall to her right and closed her eyes, figuring she might as well nap until the interrogator showed up.

None of us is a doctor though. D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:20:17 pm

"You mind giving Teague another go?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 29, 2011, 05:24:49 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 05:16:21 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 29, 2011, 04:49:16 pm

"Once we get the AI, where should we go?"

Damn, missed that one.


"Hopefully back here, it's antiquated but there is a terminal where we could review what it knows. Even if they didn't have it in their system long any information on the technocracy psionic training facilities is useful, especially if we can find links to where they took the voluntary candidates."

Quote from: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:17:10 pm

Cordyceps.

As I recall that fungus makes an immunosuppressor, not very useful unless you need to perform transplants or grafting. Yes the variant strains would probably have different properties, but you don't have the time, resources, or test subjects to perform those kinds of studies.

Quote from: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:20:17 pm

"You mind giving Teague another go?"

Doing that last, after everyone has finished just in case...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:26:24 pm

Talking to dom for that one...

"If you get to that terminal, I will be able to get all the information on it"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 05:27:55 pm

Dom cracked an eye. "What do you mean? Throw him off a high place again?" she asked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:29:12 pm

"Or pummel the crap out of him"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 29, 2011, 05:55:46 pm

"If I have to, I probably should," Dom said, closing her eyes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 29, 2011, 05:56:29 pm

"Eh, just hit him when you want to"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 29, 2011, 06:15:15 pm

"Disguise ourselves as Technocrats? Not the best ide for me.... I think they  may recgonize me, I've been here for a while. Perhaps both me AND Teague could be "prisoners".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on April 30, 2011, 06:42:14 pm

Back onto the first page with ye!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 30, 2011, 11:47:49 pm

'Aight, so you guys wanna go with Dom's plan and escape entirely now, or do you want to go through interrogation?

(Sorry for the delay, got hit with the ground.  :-X )

Also, if you decide to wait it out do you want to do anything other than rest?

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2011, 11:51:03 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 30, 2011, 11:47:49 pm

(Sorry for the delay, got hit with the ground.  :-X )

What happened? You OK man?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on April 30, 2011, 11:54:45 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2011, 11:51:03 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 30, 2011, 11:47:49 pm

(Sorry for the delay, got hit with the ground.  :-X )

What happened? You OK man?

Yeah I'm fine, fell off a horse. Bruises and a confused horse, I wanted to lie around and moan more than I wanted to run the turn. :P I just wanted to give a reason for abandoning this overly long dialogue sequence again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2011, 11:59:41 pm

Nah, it's OK; I mean tending to injuries should take precedence. Falling off a horse? That's gotta suck man (although now I'm curious as to why you were on a horse...).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 12:05:44 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2011, 11:59:41 pm

Nah, it's OK; I mean tending to injuries should take precedence. Falling off a horse? That's gotta suck man (although now I'm curious as to why you were on a horse...).

I ride fairly regularly for fun and occasionally at shows, and tending injuries is a bit of overstatement. Falling off a horse is like falling off a large and very concerned bike. (Usually.)

Action?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 12:08:49 am

I see. At least you didn't get trod on or anything.

Well, for my action I'm going to just have Dom sleep for awhile unless they want to escape, then I'll help with that. Up to everyone else basically.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 12:23:03 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 12:08:49 am

I see. At least you didn't get trod on or anything.

Dude, 99% of the time that happens with scared/in heat/pissed horses. The horse I ride has the temper of particularly mild brick, she's a sweet girl, but clueless. Horses are careful and generally try to avoid standing on you when they realize where your feet are.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 12:28:19 am

I'm a 'look on the bright side' kind of person, so I tend to say things like that. :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 12:32:57 am

You said you lived out in the middle of nowhere, you need to ride. It pads out the resume.

Capable of operating and performing maintenance on four gear, quad motivated, bio-transit devices.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 12:53:19 am

Hmm, wish I could, but I'm not physically active. Suffice to say I have multiple lingering injuries to my back, left knee, and shoulders that I don't really want to go into. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 01:29:37 am

Ah, I apologize. Excuse me while a pull various appendages out of assorted orifices.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 01:34:56 am

Nah, it's cool dude. I'm mellow. :3 I generally keep my problems to myself and it's not like you knew any of that. To be honest I didn't have you figured as the horse-riding type myself. ??? I could be wrong but I thought with the sci-fi preferences and using GiMP you were studying art design of some sort.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 01:46:18 am

Nah, Gimp is a crutch. I'm a terrible, TERRIBLE artist without machine aid. Blind three year old tripping on paste was how I last described my hand writing I believe.

I write pretty heavily, but I'm no artist.

Raised on a farm, Goats, sheep, horses, etc. So I know more than a lot of people suspect about livestock and animal working, not what I'll ever EVER do for a living, but every edge helps.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 01:49:45 am

This brings up a question: I'm sure Tarran lives in a rural area since he talks about cutting/hauling wood, which is something I do to help out my grandfather in the winter, Taricus lives in a small mining town, you grew up on a farm... so if Trollan and Powder Miner are also farm boys that means none of us are city folk. :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 01, 2011, 03:31:11 am

Oh, you wanted us to post our course of action? Whoops, missed that.

I'll go through interrogation. I'll just rest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 03:31:50 am

I'll let someone else decide on the course of action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: wolfchild on May 01, 2011, 06:11:49 am

EPIC, EPIC STORY!, can't believe i have not read it until now, put me on the waiting list please

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 06:13:41 am

Yay, waiting list. Won't be long before a player dies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 01, 2011, 08:59:19 am

I want a medpack S: Tarran, don't you have one that youe were going to heal me with?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Trollan on May 01, 2011, 09:12:36 am

I wouldn't say I'm "City Folk", since I don't live in an apartment, or a big city for that matter, but not exactly rural, since I live in the university, without being a professor or student.

I'll be interrogated.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 01, 2011, 01:22:39 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 01, 2011, 08:59:19 am

I want a medpack S: Tarran, don't you have one that youe were going to heal me with?

Whoops, forgot.

I'll go through interrogation, and heal James while we're still waiting.

Also, Draignean, Ze is still on the waiting list...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 01:23:49 pm

I'll go take a shower.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 01, 2011, 02:29:15 pm

I live in a house in the city.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 07:57:43 pm

Busy busy busy....

Writing turn, prepare for!

Morning under the forest, Grav shifts, people wearing banana yellow leeches, storms (inside of an enclosed forest canopy), but wait there's more!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 07:58:40 pm

YAY! More mental scarring for anyone meeting Taric :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 07:59:39 pm

I dunno Taricus, I think banana yellow leeches are a bit more mentally scarring than Taric. o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 08:00:25 pm

Taric hasn't even gone to the deep end yet ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 01, 2011, 08:00:31 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 07:57:43 pm

Grav shifts,

Wait, what? OH SNAP! CEILING WALKING INCOMING!

Quote

people wearing banana yellow leeches,

...What?

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storms (inside of an enclosed forest canopy),

...How lovely.

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but wait there's more!

Woo!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 08:12:16 pm

Dude. Leeches. Being worn like it's normal.

...

That's something I can't cope with. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 08:14:19 pm

Yeah, wearing a leech wouldn't be so good for you...

Great for the leech though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 08:31:04 pm

You don't need something like a leech being this bright, garish, eye-straining yellow. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 08:33:30 pm

One question that came up in writing, you guys going to wash Trol off?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 08:34:30 pm

He'll be fine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 01, 2011, 08:36:55 pm

I'd rather not wash since I'd rather not have us be seen as Technocrats.

However, Serious kinda ruined that plan...

...So let's just say we're not washing just because we want to make a fashion statement. Of some kind. Somehow...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 08:39:00 pm

Why do you think I'm in the shower this turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 01, 2011, 08:40:29 pm

Oh wait, you are?

Meh, I kinda lost track in the last couple of pages of non-turn-updates.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 08:45:17 pm

Alright,

Tarran= Heal James, No Shower, rest

Taric=Shower, Rest

Dom= Rest

Trol= Rest, wake up eventualy, no shower.

James= Shower, rest

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 10:30:53 pm

All


Major Caine and her assistant pack up fast, removing the line from the radio and getting it back to Taric. In two minutes they're gone, leaving you to wait on an interrogation that decides whether you stay or get thrown out into the wilderness, where your only friend is a ship who has either become schizophrenic or is in danger itself. If you make it out of this you think you have a good chance of selling the story of your life as a soap opera.

Taric and James wash off in the showers, scraping off the grime. James particularly scrapes out the burned and crushed ant corpses from his armor and body. After he's clean Tarran treats the damage as best he can. [Auto-success] They've got all the time in world and the bites and chemical burns inflicted by the ants are treated as best the limited medical kit can. (James HP +10)

After a while everyone settles in for the long, resting as well as they are able. Trol continues to be unconscious and nobody has the heart to drag his smelly rear through the showers. As you rest you have the curious feeling a shifting tug, pushing you slightly of balance and making you feel... lighter.

(Dominique, Tarran, Taric, Trol Have Fully Regenerated. James has recovered 30+10 HP, Gravity reduced to 75% of normal, horizontal pull negligible.)

After several hours the door unbolts heavily, letting in a pair of colonists with rifles wearing what passes for body armor. "It's time, come on." [Failed roll not shown] Taric knees Trol in the ribs, [Trol End 2] he grunts and remains solidly unconscious. As the group leaves Dominique and Taric pick up Trol under the armpits, carrying him through the door after Tarran. Taric makes a point of stepping on Trol's dragging feet at every available opportunity. James brings up the rear of the party, followed by another four colonist guards that close in behind as you exit the drunk tank.

The first thing you notice about the outside is the light, the mats of fungus on the ceiling and on the building sized trees seem to have gone into overdrive. The multicolored light now shines brightly, brightly enough to see by easily and take in the full scope of your surroundings. The trees that were only shadowing shapes before are now awe inspiring towers of wood more than thirty stories tall, supporting a canopy that's last in... fog? Curious. The colony is larger than you would have expected for containing only 400 or so people, most of the land inside the wall seems to be given over to a central farming area however.

Your trip is fairly short, not giving you a lot of time to take in the sights. The building is another part of the original ship, squat, dull grey, and entirely metal. One of the colonists with you hauls the door open, ushering you through. Your escort then takes you through one open room, a left, and then into another room. This one has a man and a woman sitting behind a steel desk with a small terminal sitting on it, five chairs are on your side of the desk.

The woman addresses you first. "Good morning, please it'd be easier for both of us if you'd sit. Anything to drink?"

Both of the people behind the desk have a pulsing yellow leech the size of your middle finger attached to their neck. It is deeply unnerving.

(Trol, you need to find a new host in eight turns or your sanity rall will start taking massive penalties, just a reminder.)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
days rations x2
Status: At Hensfield Townhall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 113/170
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: At Hensfield Townhall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (2/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status: At Hensfield Townhall. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 70/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: Hensfield Townhall, unconscious. 8 Turns until you need a new host.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: At Hensfield Townhall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 01, 2011, 10:34:25 pm

This sounds familiar...

Try and freeze the Leeches off, Stay standing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 10:44:05 pm

That would make them very unhappy. The leeches are symbiotic and good.

I realize it sounds similar, I rolled a die on what the colonist leaders personality should be. Between these two sets of three personality options.

Amicable, Nice, Competent

Inimical, Harsh, Incompetent

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 10:52:11 pm

"I'll stay standing, thanks," Dom said, staying close to the door and keeping Teague's arm over her shoulders, just in case they needed to run. As crazy as the guy was acting she wasn't going to leave him with these leech-wearing freaks. And if they start anything I'll drop one of these smoke grenades. She glanced over at Tarran, Taric, and James. Wish I'd thought to mention that to the guys beforehand.

Do you mean you rolled between in/amicable, nice/harsh, and in/competent, or that you rolled for an entire set of three at a time?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 10:56:37 pm

Rolled three times, much simpler.

The Woman is Amicable, Harsh, and Competent. A lethal combination.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 01, 2011, 11:04:53 pm

"What... what are those... things... on your necks?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 11:23:51 pm

ooc: Moving this along quickly for great justice.


The woman dips her head to Tarran's confusion, the corners of her mouth twitching in humor before she speaks. "They're filter leeches, funny that you don't know what they are, and of particular relevance to this meeting." She leans forward, steepling her fingers and smiling kindly. "My associate tells an interesting story... That you arrived at night, being chased by ants, demanded to be let in, then told us that you were part of a terrorist organization shortly before you bashed a member of your own off of the wall." She leans back, pausing to take a drink from a small metal cup. "Would you care to elaborate on that?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 01, 2011, 11:37:53 pm

Cover names listed: Dom as Alex. Taric as Tardan. Teague as Landson. James as Johnson.

"We were ill of mind; we encountered some spore breathing creature that had various hallucinogens in said spores. The result varied between each of us: I thought I was with a group of terrorists, Alex and Johnson here became overly aggressive, to Tardan it had no visible affect, and for Landson it made him completely insane. Afterwards, we were chased around here by ants, before we got to here."

*Hopes for a good lie roll*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 01, 2011, 11:41:40 pm

"Yeah, Landson was completely uncontrollable," Alex said. "Maybe I went a bit overboard when I tried to subdue him but I was trying to stop him from killing one of your people. The poor bastard was pretty far gone."

I wouldn't think a lie roll is necessary for Dom's statement since the only thing she's saying that's false is Landson instead of Teague. :p

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 01, 2011, 11:59:34 pm

ooc: Dom has stumbled on a by-rule, if you can lie without lying you get a +2 to your lie roll if it's big enough to be applicable.


[Tarran Lie 5+1 Vs Detect lie 5, 4+1] Even while both of the individuals are normally suspicious, Tarran delivers his evidence with charm and style. Even the fact that he's still filthy as Sin manages to get worked into the system of lies somehow. The woman makes a note on the terminal, giving the man an opportunity to speak. The very same man who led the colonists on top of the wall. "Right, that explains why you were crazy as hell. Now, what were you doing out there and where were you from?"
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 12:07:17 am

...Crap, another lie detection roll... hey wait a sec, don't we have arbiter uniforms and they can see them?

"That's classified information."

I shouldn't need to straight out lie, since technically what we're doing is "classified", unchained to civilian, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 12:12:23 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 12:07:17 am

...Crap, another lie detection roll... hey wait a sec, don't we have arbiter uniforms and they can see them?

"That's classified information."

I shouldn't need to straight out lie, since technically what we're doing is "classified", unchained to civilian, right?

That's not a lie no, that's a bluff. Yes, Dom's Arbiter uniform is showing, as are Taric's commanders threads, and Jame's Exarch uniform. Susopicio meter would be soaring.

When I say lie without lying, think of Faerie deals or Aes Sedai speech (Depending on your choice of novels.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 12:16:03 am

"Sorry, ma'am," Alex added, adjusting her Arbiter uniform. "I can say that our vehicle was damaged and we had to set down in the forest, then hiked here to look for parts. The Unchained were trying to take over a control tower and it got bombarded; we were lucky to escape before the missiles hit."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 12:17:52 am

Well done serious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 12:19:26 am

Wow, we're going to ruin this interrogation utterly unless we get horrible rolls.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 12:20:54 am

I just botched it horribly, didn't I. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 12:27:35 am

No, no, I think it's pretty much a bluff, aside from... the... repairs part... which is a lie, not a bluff...

...And the fact that you just told them half my bluff's "classified" parts.

...Darn it Serious, it was the perfect plan!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 12:33:45 am

I dunno. Didn't the ship get damaged, or was it only the shields?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 12:35:05 am

The ship was hardly damaged as far as I can remember. And we landed for a different reason: because our AI said so. So I'm pretty sure it's a flat out lie.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 12:51:29 am

I'm going to work under the assumption that if I don't remember the ship wasn't damaged then Dom doesn't know that.  :P I don't think she was ever aware of the extent of the damage since she stayed in the kitchen most of the time. :3

Alex turned to Tolwyn. "We might as well cooperate... some. Give a little to get a little, right?" she said with what she hoped was the right amount of arrogance in her voice. She turned to the woman interrogating them. "I'm Alexia Silva. What's your name?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 01:14:41 am

[Dom Lie 5+2 Half truth (Partial -2)] After Tarran Shuts out the Colonists with a well placed bit of haughty technocrat Dominique comes to the colonists rescue, kindly providing them with the rest of their story in such a way as to make it seem plausible. [Detect lie 5+1, 4+1] Dom's story, delivered well and in almost complete truth works. Both of the people behind the table begin looking very Very uncomfortable, realizing the marks on her uniform.

"Ah, Lady Arbiter... We, this is. Ah. Yes. _fuck" The security chief seems to be attempting squirm out of his seat. The colonist leader takes the news with grace, though she manages a sideways glance at her companion.

"We apology for any trouble that has been caused Arbiter Silva, my name is Misha Neira. We will of course be happy to provide anything you require until your transport arrives. If there is anything we can do for the technocracy I would be happy to know of it?"


(Important notes: Both of them know something isn't kosher with the last piece of your story, but both of them believe you are an Arbiter for now. Remember that.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 01:33:26 am

I just now realized Taric was Tardan, not Tarran. :\ Oh well, you're Tardan now and Taric can be, um, Tolwyn.

"We appreciate your assistance. Tardan, what do you need for the Seraph?" Alex asked, turning to him.

Fleece them for everything they're worth, Taric!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 01:34:59 am

"A means of transportation would be appreciated. We still have things to get from our transport, which someone forgot." *Fake glare at Taric*

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 01:33:26 am

I just now realized Taric was Tardan, not Tarran. :\ Oh well, you're Tardan now and Taric can be, um, Tolwyn.

Oh great, more mangling of my name.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 01:36:00 am

Codename, dude. :3 You didn't give yourself a codename and Tardan was close enough that for some reason I associated it with your character instead of Taricus's... even though looking over that post I see you pretty much specifically called him by it. Crap. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 01:37:26 am

Anyway, it's not a good idea, since it'd cause suspicion since I called Taric Tardan in the past. Meaning if you're calling him something else then you will likely cause them to become suspicious, either of me or of you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 01:38:06 am

Alright, you're Tolwyn then and I'll go back and edit. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 02, 2011, 03:53:30 am

"Food, supplies and some parts for repairs. And a romance novel. Don't ask about the last one..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Krath on May 02, 2011, 09:29:41 am

I have a picture of Dom right here.

Spoiler: Dom (click to show/hide)

(http://sdgowiki.com/w/images/d/d6/Unit_c_dom.png)

You won't get it if you're not a Gundam fan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 02, 2011, 06:35:01 pm

James stood taller, and put to use his scanner experience. "So can you explain exactly why you send anyone that comes here into quarantine, at gunpoint? I am very sure the Technocracy would like o know why its colony is behaving this way. We didn't exactly wager on our high-level personnel being imprisoned so crudely."

IF everyone else balks at this, don't put it in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 06:59:18 pm

What's said is said... Exarch.

Apparently I'm going to have to make an expansion pack for this game, including novel things like a skill for Observation, Intimidation, etc. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 02, 2011, 07:01:47 pm

Ooh, Oo- Wait, this better be a free update...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 02, 2011, 07:10:19 pm

What's an Exarch again?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 07:16:57 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 02, 2011, 07:10:19 pm

What's an Exarch again?

The rank of your outfit, a leader of a special forces division. Altris Shiren's CO's CO would have been an Exarch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 07:19:08 pm

Hm, I see. So what's the pecking order of our uniforms?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 07:23:19 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 07:16:57 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 02, 2011, 07:10:19 pm

What's an Exarch again?

The rank of your outfit, a leader of a special forces division. Altris Shiren's CO's CO would have been an Exarch.

So the lowest member of our squad ends up in the highest ranking suit?

I call hax.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 07:28:23 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 02, 2011, 03:53:30 am

"-a romance novel-"

"Preferably about pirates, if you have any," Alex added. "Ocean-faring pirates are best, but I suppose I could settle for one about space pirates." Hoke may have wanted it but no one said she couldn't read it first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 07:30:46 pm

"You two; enough talking about romance novels."

Also, Draignean, will turn for turn. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 07:40:39 pm

[Autosuccess] Taric's request and Dominiques addition is met with a canned smile and nod from both of them. "Of course, anything we can do to expedite your unfortunate detour will be done." The colonist leader replies graciously. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that she would have thought your detour a great deal more fortunate had it ended in tree.

James, harboring a bit of resentment from being locked in a drunk tank gives the security chief a tongue lashing. [Intimidate 2+1 Harrowed] [Security Chief Will 5+1] The man grits his teeth, attempting an ingratiating smile that shows too many teeth. "Colony hazard protocol 23b in regards to contagions clearly states that in all cases a unidentified foreign contaminant must be isolated for a period of no less than six hours. Considering the result of contaminants in question on yourself you can surely see why we wished to minimize the spread of the offending organism." There's a sort of grim satisfaction in his voice, and he's got you pinned down pretty well verbally.

The colonist leader cuts back in before her cohort starts a fight. "Again, we deeply apologize for the inconvenience done. For the duration of your stay you may rest in my own quarters. If you wish it I can have proper baths made for you as well as providing a clean change of clothing while the ones you wear are scrubbed. We would also be happy to provide any medical  your injured man requires as well as the necessary vitamin shots, boosters, and leech needed for your time here." She seems charming, normal, and very anxious to get you out and bundled off to anywhere but here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 07:46:10 pm

"No thanks, we don't need your quarters. Besides, it's hardly gentlemanly to sleep in someone else's room in these circumstances. We also need to get somewhere quite quickly, so I doubt we'll have time for baths."

"Anyway, can you give me a large flashlight and show me the way back down to the outside? I still have to get something from our ship that Tardan forgot."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 02, 2011, 07:55:25 pm

"No, we don't need anything. We won't bother you anymore. Anyway, what was it you forgot? I'm usually bad at remembering the sorts of things. I guess I'll come with you." He turned a defeated look to the security chief. "I guess you got me there."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 07:56:53 pm

"Not in this room with them in here. It's classified, remember?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 07:58:14 pm

ooc: Dude, you're cramping my ability to put the redhead of exposition in!

The colony leader and security chief exchange glances, and the woman immediately agrees. "Yes, though the light should remain good for another ten hours before the storm comes in. We can provide you with light sources and have people escort you to the wall where you arrived and out of the city in less than half an hour."


If everyone is okay with leaving you may exexute Tarran's plan for a hasty amscray.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 02, 2011, 08:19:57 pm

I'll leave.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 08:32:40 pm

Alex shrugged. "I'll leave once I get a book. Does anyone here sell them?" she asked the woman.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Trollan on May 02, 2011, 09:59:54 pm

Yeah, let's get outta here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 02, 2011, 10:57:38 pm

All

Everyone agrees with leaving quickly, the colonist leader assuring you that all will be taken care of. The Armed colonists try to look more like some form of honor guard this time rather than prisoner guards, they fail pretty miserably.

Colonist Leader and Security Chief, after you leave.

"Well if that wasn't the most surreal thing I've been through since the jump I really don't know what was." Neira finally relaxed in the chair, letting aching hands finally tremble. "I need a drink, what's your take Curt?

"Drinks are good," he replies with the ghost of a smile "and you didn't see them when you were tripping on spores, they weren't a patch on that." Curt stands, pacing slightly. "The one who was still unconscious, they never paid much care to him, didn't even ask for additional medical." He stops suddenly, trying to pull precise images out of memory. "Hell, none of them were half as beat up as when they arrived. The arbiter I can see, they're fighters. Everyone else was a glorified softhand, running through that forest, being chased by a swarm, they shouldn't have been that fresh."

Misha nods, sipping at her water and thinking. "The arbiter, she wasn't telling the whole truth, something in the eyes... Whatever they were here for it wasn't parts for a ship. Damnit, for that matter why were five of them with that kind of rank just waltzing out of the ship, like you said I can see the arbiter, but the others?" The woman puts a hand to her head. "The more I think about this the more of a headache I get, something is wrong and I can't see what. It bothers me."

Curt stands behind her, massaging both shoulders with the ease of practice. "Easy love, count your blessings. The idiots have left, they'll be gone within an hour, and with luck the waking woods will kill them before they've gone halfway back to this ship of theirs. They don't even have leeches for the day, they're doomed."
 
All

Trol wakes from his mini-coma while you wait for the things you requested to be delivered to you. [Sanity 2] His first comment makes it clear that a little rest was not exactly what he needed. "Of course he likes pastrami!" He snarls angrily at taric and stares at him for a good ten minutes before becoming obsessed with the back of one of his hands. After a couple of minutes of waiting several boxes arrive for Taric, one with parcels of strange food, some water, and a medical kit. The other contains an assortment of parts, [Mechanical 5+1] they all look pretty damn worthless except for making pieces of novelty jewelry. Dominique receives a small data storage device which is supposed to contain three romance novels, [Luck 5, 1, 4] one pirate romance, one mystery romance, and one space pirate romance. The person delivering the device to an arbiter looks as if he's sure he's the butt end of a practical joke but is too scared to refuse.

 The same lift that brought you down from the wall is going to bring you back up, you know this because it has a dent in the rails where Trol landed on it. Your group boards and gets seen off by several colonists, just getting out to greet the day of work ahead. The lift snicks up and within a minute you're back on top of the wall again, boarding the lift down. Once it settles at the bottom and you depart it clanks back to the top, leaving you back in the woods with nothing really gained except for some food and water and drive full of trashy romance.

You sincerely hope that the spores on the people who decided not to bathe have faded enough that hell won't come chittering down on you. Again.

(Taric gains, Basic medical kit, Box of terrible scrap components, 5 colonist rations.
 
Dominique Gains data storage drive [Romance novels]   

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: At Hensfield wall.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: At Hensfield wall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status: At Hensfield wall. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 70/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: Hensfield wall, 7 Turns until you need a new host.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: At Hensfield wall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 11:01:53 pm

"We'd better hurry back to the ship while there's light. Taric, do you think that radio's working?" Dom asked, trying to remember what direction they had come from. If we could find the passage Taric burnt, I'm sure from there we can find the melted mite corpse. Unless the ants ate it. If they didn't though, we might be able to get back from there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 02, 2011, 11:05:45 pm

"FIRST THINGS FIRST!" Go and complain about the parts.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 11:09:31 pm

"Taric, stop it. Get your ass back here!"

Grab Taric and drag him along while trying to use his radio.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Trollan on May 03, 2011, 12:33:58 am

"NO. EVERYONE KNOWS THAT HE IS DEATHLY ALLERGIC TO HAPPINESS, YOU BUTTERCHIP!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 12:44:45 am

"Will someone gag him? I've just about had it..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 03, 2011, 03:38:28 am

"Dom, mind throwing him off the wall again?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Trollan on May 03, 2011, 09:48:25 am

"I PITY THE FOO THAT WEARS MY PINK FLUFFY PAJAMAS!!!"

Starting to get hard to come up with weird things.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 11:02:16 am

You really don't have to constantly manifest your insanity, either way you've got 7 turns left until it's a great plan to foist your consciousness off on someone/thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 03, 2011, 07:16:24 pm

You sure that psionic thing he did didn't braindamage him?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 07:25:03 pm

As The GM? Yes, I'm sure. :P He'll descend further into madness later if he doesn't body snatch soon though.

NOW POST AN ACTION POWDER SO I CAN RUN THE TURN.  >:(

Also just for future reference, since he hasn't gone through orientation James will heal at one quarter speed compared to everyone else, this is especially relevant to stuff like punctured lungs and broken bones. You will also accumulate radiation four times faster and your body will flush it out at 1/4th of the rate that theirs will. You're only human.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 03, 2011, 07:45:32 pm

I leave with them. OH GOD RADIATION I AM GOING TO DIE WHY BWAAAAH.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 07:57:28 pm

Well, at least it isn't chaos radiation...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 09:23:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 07:57:28 pm

Well, at least it isn't chaos radiation...

You kidding? I'd take chaos radiation over generic radiation any day. Becoming a centaur or gaining claws or even really tiny lungs beats the hell out of vomiting and shitting blood everywhere before feeling fine for a week and then doing it again, twice as bad.

Radiation is fun stuff, and I'm not pulling Fallout 3 style instant effect radiation either, it'll hit you sideways after the fact.

Running turn now!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 09:27:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 09:23:54 pm

You kidding? I'd take chaos radiation over generic radiation any day. Becoming a centaur or gaining claws or even really tiny lungs beats the hell out of vomiting and shitting blood everywhere before feeling fine for a week and then doing it again, twice as bad.

Trust me, you've only seen the not-so-bad mutations so far. It can be far, far worse, especially when they stack...

And remember that you can also turn into a chaos blob. Don't forget that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 09:31:27 pm

I don't know... Chaos radiation at least has a shot of doing something beneficial, standard radiation doesn't.

Also, you guys need to think of what you want included in the expansion pack other than new skills. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 10:08:32 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 02, 2011, 11:09:31 pm

"Taric, stop it. Get your ass back here!"

Grab Taric and drag him along while trying to use his radio.

You grab Taric by his scruff and haul him along with you, liberating him of his radio and flicking it on. [Luck 3] The channel has static on it, but nothing more. You call into it a couple of times but you get nothing, he isn't picking up or he can't pick up. Being an AI he probably isn't in the shower or getting a bite to eat either.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 02, 2011, 11:05:45 pm

"FIRST THINGS FIRST!" Go and complain about the parts.

You yell about the quality of the parts from the bottom of the wall, Tarren grabs you from behind and drags you along with the rest of the group. You moan about Teague being crazy instead while you walk behind Dominique.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on May 03, 2011, 09:48:25 am

"I PITY THE FOO THAT WEARS MY PINK FLUFFY PAJAMAS!!!"

You speak madness for a while [Sanity 3] before the sane voice in your head tells you to shutteth the fuck up.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 03, 2011, 07:45:32 pm

I leave with them.

You follow the group generically, [Luck 4] you avoid tripping on stuff, running into people, and making miraculous discoveries. How vanilla.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 02, 2011, 11:01:53 pm

"We'd better hurry back to the ship while there's light. Taric, do you think that radio's working?" Dom asked, trying to remember what direction they had come from. If we could find the passage Taric burnt, I'm sure from there we can find the melted mite corpse. Unless the ants ate it. If they didn't though, we might be able to get back from there.

You take point, looking for the path that Taric burnt into the plants. [Observation 4] It takes you a couple minutes but you're able to find the end of the trail where the party scattered. Leading the others you set out down the charred path.

---

All

Dominique leads you down the path as it progressively narrows. You take the trail at a more stately pace than when you were last here, it's easier too and you feel as if you'd lost 20-40 pounds each. The air is getting progressively humid, hotter with every passing minute too. The fog that obscured the roof of the canopy has thickened, backlit by glowing fungus it's quite pretty. It bears a striking resemblance to clouds now, as if it put a point on the observation some of the clouds in the distance flare into brighter light and you here something strangely like thunder.

After a bit you reach where the mite's should have been, instead Dom finds the impact crater from where Teague let loose his shockwave. It has unfortunately also destroyed the trail from this point on, you might be able to find it again but it'll be alot more difficult to find. [Luck 1] [Creature type 6] [Group awareness 2] You think something is watching you... Something large. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 10:11:13 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 10:08:32 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 02, 2011, 11:05:45 pm

"FIRST THINGS FIRST!" Go and complain about the parts.

You yell about the quality of the parts from the bottom of the wall, Taric grabs you from behind and drags you along with the rest of the group. You moan about Teague being crazy instead while you walk behind Dominique.

Wut.

"...Anyone else feel like we're being watched?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 10:14:35 pm

Whoops fixed, your names are similar so when I touch typed it comes out randomly.

You want the good news on said critter, or the bad news?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 10:17:01 pm

I'd prefer the bad news. With a 6 the creature is obviously going to murderdeathkill us, I just want to know how badly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 03, 2011, 10:18:45 pm

"Ohhhh god. Why do I get the feeling that some monster's about to jump out and maul us? Maaaaybe we should run." James got ready to RUN.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 03, 2011, 10:20:50 pm

It's larger than Virtue and several times longer.

And it glides.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 10:22:03 pm

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-

Well, crap.

Get ready for anything, keep my Assault out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Trollan on May 03, 2011, 10:23:48 pm

"BEAVERS! NYANNYANNYANNYANNYANNYAN!" If something pops out, run.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 03, 2011, 10:29:15 pm

"Damn, I can't remember which way we were heading before that thing Teague did," Dom muttered as she knelt, touching the ground at her feet. "No luck with that radio, huh?" She stood and brushed the dirt off the knees of her uniform. "We should've marked the trees on our way or something, that was pretty dumb of us not to think about it," she said. I should've sprayed 'em with acid or something. Then we'd at least have a trail back. I guess one way's as good as any other.

Both James and Tarran mentioned being watched. "Yeah, well, whatever it is, let's just leave it alone. We all saw how well it turned out the last time we shot first and asked questions later. If it does attack us though I'll blow its brains out." Dom took out her heavy pistol and gestured with it. "We were probably coming from this way. Let's go."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 10:33:33 pm

Just wondering, Serious, what happened to your avatar?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 03, 2011, 10:35:52 pm

Same here. Let's keep moving while we're still able.

Quote from: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 10:33:33 pm

Just wondering, Serious, what happened to your avatar?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 03, 2011, 10:36:06 pm

I'm keeping my avatar. Ish awesome. Thanks, SeriousConcentrate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 03, 2011, 10:53:02 pm

Nothing, just not using one until I find/make one I like. Thanks back, Powder Miner.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 04:36:46 pm

Guess I should run the turn after I stop holding up all these other RTDs from my lack of turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 04:39:41 pm

Yes, do so, I may get the will to actually do something if you do.

Also, it would be nice for an update to imperfect too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 04:50:25 pm

Jeez, you two, always with the poking each other. ;D Sometimes I wonder if the only reason either of you update is to spite the other one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 04, 2011, 04:51:13 pm

Hey, as long as it means they update a bit faster.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 04:53:37 pm

True, true. Nothing like an arms race to get things moving. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 04:57:14 pm

Too busy right now for imperfect :( , going to run this turn, catch an hour or two of sleep, and get back to work on RL stuff. All hail the summer of -Insert favored invective-!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 05:50:03 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Chrysopelea Magnus: 3

James: 2
Tarran: 4
Taric: 1
Trol: 4
Dominique: 2

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 03, 2011, 10:22:03 pm

Get ready for anything, keep my Assault out.

You free your assault rifle, this forest was hostile the last time you went through, not like it's suddenly going to become happy and friendly in your brief absence. [intuition 3] You still have the feeling of being watched, even in the brightening light you can't see whatever it is.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on May 03, 2011, 10:23:48 pm

"BEAVERS! NYANNYANNYANNYANNYANNYAN!" If something pops out, run.

You prepare to run and scream shrilly at the first available opportunity. [Speech 2] However you don't think you're up to a good pansy screech of terror, it'll have to be a slightly queer exclamation of mild alarm instead.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 03, 2011, 10:29:15 pm

"Damn, I can't remember which way we were heading before that thing Teague did," Dom muttered as she knelt, touching the ground at her feet. "No luck with that radio, huh?" She stood and brushed the dirt off the knees of her uniform. "We should've marked the trees on our way or something, that was pretty dumb of us not to think about it," she said. I should've sprayed 'em with acid or something. Then we'd at least have a trail back. I guess one way's as good as any other.

Both James and Tarran mentioned being watched. "Yeah, well, whatever it is, let's just leave it alone. We all saw how well it turned out the last time we shot first and asked questions later. If it does attack us though I'll blow its brains out." Dom took out her heavy pistol and gestured with it. "We were probably coming from this way. Let's go."

What will come will come, and if it needs a bullet in its head then you'll put it there, but there's no use jumping at shadows. [Observation 4] You think you see a path of slightly more crushed mold in one direction... [Luck 4] and you cautiously lead the group down it.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 03, 2011, 10:18:45 pm

"Ohhhh god. Why do I get the feeling that some monster's about to jump out and maul us? Maaaaybe we should run." James got ready to RUN.

While you follow Dominique you prepare for an all out sprint should anything bad happen, you make a mental note to run away from the aggressors this time instead of in to them. [Stamina 4+1] You psych yourself up for a pretty good burst of movement. (+2 to next mobility roll)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 03, 2011, 10:35:52 pm

Same here. Let's keep moving while we're still able.

You follow the rest, keeping an eye out. [Intuition 5+1] By chance you happened to look up one of the trees you're passing in time to see a reptilian green eye blink open and shut again. An eye that is probably twice the size of your head. [Auto-success through perk] Most people would be having incontinence problems by now, you're merely fascinated by the massive creature.

---

Chrysopelea Magnus

The giant flying snake is near the top of the trees, more than two-hundred feet off the ground and is hanging partially out, letting fifty feet of its body hang. You're fairly sure that you read somewhere that snakes this big aren't supposed to exist. Apparently this one didn't get the memo. Then it hits the tree with it's tail, making a loud thwocking noise and it hisses loudly, ear hurting loudly. Then thousands of creatures the size of your fist that you never even saw peel off the tree, swarming away from the giant serpent.

The snake throws itself off the tree in a peculiar way, and its ribs flatten out, obscuring your view of the cloudy canopy as it cuts through the swarm that it stirred. It's massive mouth simply engulfs them as it glides through, the sight seems impossible, and it would be impossible if the gravity was not reduced. [intuition 4] Which brings up an interesting question, how does it survive when the gravity isn't reduced? [Luck 5] Fortunately you don't get to find that out, and the beast continues to glide away, chasing the cloud of formerly tree dwelling beasts.

You feel very lucky that the incredible creature had no interest in you whatsoever.

(The Chrysopelea Magnus has left)
---

All:

Under Dominique's direction you continue through the woods, [Travel roll 2 (Not there yet] [Luck roll 3] [Creature type 1] [Observation roll 4] you continue on the trail, the going is slow though considering that it's been a while, you're all new at this, and it's a damn faint trail. Your encounters with the woodland beasts are short and generally end in them simply walking off, your only notable encounter was a family of mites tending a fungus grove taller than you are. You choose to leave them alone this time.

You think you're on the right track. You are 1-2 turns away. Everyone is starting to feel a little hungry bt is otherwise fine. The weather is darkening.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 04, 2011, 05:53:23 pm

"Hey, I wonder if we could use those as mounts" Keep walking.

Question, would it be possible to mark objects with a mixure of urine and psionics?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 05:54:23 pm

"Holy shit that was scary... Let's hurry up, it's getting dark.

Wait, mounts? Dude, you're crazy."

Continue with the group while standing on any high ground around looking for the ship. Get my light out, turn it on if needed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 05:58:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 04, 2011, 05:53:23 pm

"Hey, I wonder if we could use those as mounts" Keep walking.

Question, would it be possible to mark objects with a mixure of urine and psionics?

Urine no, any living organism yes. If you only wanted to remember it for a few hours you wouldn't need the organism. If you wanted to know where a location was that you've already visited then you don't need either, you can just mark it mentally. That just tracks it as it was though, it won't update.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Taricus on May 04, 2011, 05:59:02 pm

"Think how long the technocrats will be in the laundry room instead of shooting us"

Well bugger. No animalistic mapping for me...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Trollan on May 04, 2011, 06:46:22 pm

Walk.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 06:49:44 pm

In future for stuff like this I'm just going to keep rolling when you guys are on a good track.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 04, 2011, 07:33:07 pm

James continued walking, with his mouth slightly agape though. "...Whoa."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 08:27:27 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 05:54:23 pm

Let's hurry up, it's getting dark.

By weather darkening I meant that the clouds are getting thicker and looking more like rain, since there's no sun to blot out rainstorms don't actually reduce light that much, that and the clouds are thin be necessity.

May run the turn without Dom if I'm feeling inspired *Stares at Tarran" after all in retrospect this break shouldn't be here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 08:33:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 08:27:27 pm

*Stares at Tarran"

What did I...

Oh...

Ooooohhhhh...

I see. I see. So it's going to be like this...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 08:36:32 pm

Yeah, it's going to be like it's been since you started your RTD :P.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 04, 2011, 09:07:58 pm

Ah wantz a new RTD. So I can have a *rolls* female character.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 09:11:46 pm

Bug Irony then, he's planning an RTD but is being lazy on it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 09:17:28 pm

"Yeah, I think I remember this. I'm pretty sure we're going the right way. Come on guys, let's hustle!" Dom said, picking up the pace herself. All these weird-ass animals. Give me a cat or a dog or somethin', I can understand those. Even if they can be annoying sometimes, at least they're small, cute, and aren't usually trying to kill you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 04, 2011, 09:18:25 pm

James picked up the pace as well. "I just hope to God we don't have a run-in with anymore ants..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Dom is strong, Trol is Unlucky.
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 10:28:27 pm

All

Quote

Travel through alien woodland in search of something that may have told us not to come after it! Whee!

[Travel roll 3+1 (You're there)]

You arrive at where the Virtue was. Emphasis on was. You can see the burn marks from where the ship landed, [Failed roll not shown] but the ship itself is not in evidence. Okay, unless he decided to take up joy riding Nathaniel isn't here. [Observation 4 Vs Stealth 1] While looking for some clue as to where the fool went you notice movement, humanoid shapes unfurling from where they lay in cover. The good news is that while they appear to be making some attempt at stealth, unless you were blind, deaf, and dead you don't see how you could have possibly missed them. [Luck 1] The bad news is that there are... many of the things.

They look like humans, jerky, twisted, humans with fungus growing out of them.  They also all look the same. [Observation 4] Tarran realizes why, deadhead clones. Deadheads that have been having a seriously shitty time of it out in the woods.

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

NE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 1
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 2
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Bare hands.
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 3
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Distance,
All: Medium

SE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 4
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Large Rock
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 5
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Fused elongated Carpals.
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 6
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Chitin Claws
Distance,
All: Medium

NW group

Corrupted Deadhead 7
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 8
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 9
Health: Unharmed
Armor: None
Weapon: Bare Hands
Distance,
All: Medium

SW Group

Corrupted Deadhead 10
Health: Unharmed
Armor:  rudimentary Exoskeleton [15/15]
Weapon: Fused Carpals
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 11
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Chitin spikes
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 12
Health: Unharmed
Armor: None
Weapon: Weighted baton
Distance,
All: Medium

East Group

Corrupted Deadhead 13
Health: Unharmed
Armor: rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Bare hands
Distance,
All: Medium

Corrupted Deadhead 14
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Chitin claws
Distance,
All: Medium

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [8, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Short Range Radio, Nathaniel Hoke (AI)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs, in hand)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs)
Status: Virtue Landing Site. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 70/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status:Virtue Landing Site, 6 Turns until you need a new host.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: Virtue Landing Site

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 10:33:15 pm

"Damn it." Dom looked around and immediately went back-to-back with Tarran. "Think you can try that radio again?" she asked as she switched to the Fuath. "Maybe Hoke is still in the area and can airlift us out. If not... I say we blast through one of these groups and make a break through the hole." She took a shot at the northeast group.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Taricus on May 04, 2011, 10:34:29 pm

"First things first!" Open fire, aim for the legs of all the deadheads using the Jormungandr part of the frankenstein.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 10:38:16 pm

Why are we "At Hensfield wall"?

"What the hell is going on here?! I'll try the radio, but I'm not hopeful."

Shoot the 12th with my Assault. Hold the radio to my face with my shooting-hand shoulder.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Draignean on May 04, 2011, 10:48:39 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 10:38:16 pm

Why are we "At Hensfield wall"?

Because otherwise I couldn't claim my rightful place as lord of un-updated statuses, you almost nabbed it from me last turn. :P

Yeah, yeah fixing it... Still no word on what people want in expansion packs... Though I'll probably get some of those new psionic abilities to you guys that you earned back after killing Hake and never got due to indecision.   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 10:58:55 pm

What I want in expansion packs:

Moar snipes.
A lot moar laser weapons.
Grenade launchers with both HE and EMP grenades.
Rocket launchers.
More shielded armor.
A stealth armor that is piss poor but makes you and your weapons completely invisible, and blocks sound somewhat.
Lots of grenades.
Energy blades.
Tanks.
VTOLs.
That evolution virus thing. I know it's a bad idea, but I don't care.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 11:00:07 pm

Well, you know my opinion: moar kinetic psionics, or perhaps the ability to level-up in such a manner that they take less stamina to pull off. I don't have many demands beyond making Dom someone to rival Onslaught in the psychic powers department.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Taricus on May 04, 2011, 11:05:34 pm

Tarran, I have the radio...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 11:07:16 pm

No, I took it from you, remem-wait why is it in your status...?

Oh Draignean~!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 11:07:50 pm

I'm pretty sure he took it from you two turns back. ^^; I don't know if you ever got it back.

NINJA'd

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Powder Miner on May 04, 2011, 11:25:36 pm

"Oh, Crap!" James ran up to the NW group, and started mauling some deadheads. With better barehand skills. Oh, and firing his Renfield as he went. "YAAAAAAAH!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 11:31:49 pm

o.O You sure you want to do that while I'm firing acid at them? There's some serious potential for friendly fire here...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Draignean on May 05, 2011, 12:16:41 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 10:58:55 pm

What I want in expansion packs:

Moar snipes.  Doable, but it'll go both ways.
A lot moar laser weapons.  Aw c'mon! *Grumble Grumble* Back to the drawing board... Doable.
Grenade launchers with both HE and EMP grenades.  Doable, but once again it'll go both ways.
Rocket launchers. Sure but as above.
More shielded armor.  Maybe, micro-shielding strong enough to stop bullets is iffy technocrat tech right now.
A stealth armor that is piss poor but makes you and your weapons completely invisible, and blocks sound somewhat.  Masking armor is in, part of the super special Operative gear list. Got showcased with Trol in his prelude, it doesn't cloak exactly, that's done much more effectively as a psionic ability.
Lots of grenades.  Alright, will cause escalation though.
Energy blades.  The science behind energy blades is frickin weird (lolwut in most cases), but if I can find a way to make it work then... we'll see.
Tanks.  It's going to be fun when you run into Technocrat heavies but yeah, they'll happen.
VTOLs.  You are aware you already own one, even if it is missing at the time.
That evolution virus thing. I know it's a bad idea, but I don't care.  Already in, maybe faster than you think.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 11:00:07 pm

Well, you know my opinion: moar kinetic psionics, or perhaps the ability to level-up in such a manner that they take less stamina to pull off. I don't have many demands beyond making Dom someone to rival Onslaught in the psychic powers department.

I'll work on a psionic tech tree when I have the time, those with low skills might lose some abilities though. Also, Onslaught?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Taricus on May 05, 2011, 12:18:38 am

Just one request from me:

MORE PORN WEAPONIZATION!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Tarran on May 05, 2011, 12:23:11 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 05, 2011, 12:16:41 am

That evolution virus thing. I know it's a bad idea, but I don't care.  Already in, maybe faster than you think.

Ooooohhhhh. Yay.

Quote from: Draignean on May 05, 2011, 12:16:41 am

Moar snipes.  Doable, but it'll go both ways.
Grenade launchers with both HE and EMP grenades.  Doable, but once again it'll go both ways.
Rocket launchers. Sure but as above.

Doesn't matter, that's what makes it Fun.

Quote from: Taricus on May 05, 2011, 12:18:38 am

Just one request from me:

MORE PORN WEAPONIZATION!

You and your porn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 05, 2011, 04:28:42 am

IIRC Onslaught was some ridiculous fusion of Magneto and Professor X. Knocked Juggernaut from Canada to New Jersey in a single hit on his debut.

EDIT: Here's the wikipedia on him. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onslaught_%28comics%29) Also I changed my action a slight bit so as to prevent friendly fire, and if Tarran's shooting southwest and Dom's back is to his it makes more sense for her to be aiming northeast anyway. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Powder Miner on May 05, 2011, 06:42:51 pm

Fine, I'll charge at... um... Northeast group, if it exists, if not, north or east.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Draignean on May 05, 2011, 08:06:21 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 05, 2011, 06:42:51 pm

Fine, I'll charge at... um... Northeast group, if it exists, if not, north or east.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 05, 2011, 04:28:42 am

IIRC Onslaught was some ridiculous fusion of Magneto and Professor X. Knocked Juggernaut from Canada to New Jersey in a single hit on his debut.

EDIT: Here's the wikipedia on him. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onslaught_%28comics%29) Also I changed my action a slight bit so as to prevent friendly fire, and if Tarran's shooting southwest and Dom's back is to his it makes more sense for her to be aiming northeast anyway. ^^

Congratulations, powder! You win our true Dorf of the year award, a monogrammed pig tail fiber sock!

You have until Trol posts to sort out how you want to kill yourself.  :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Trollan on May 06, 2011, 12:03:42 am

"I love noodles!" Use pyrokinesis on a zombie not near james.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Tarran on May 06, 2011, 12:21:13 am

They're all at medium range... I don't think any of them are any significantly closer than others.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Draignean on May 06, 2011, 08:06:40 pm

I've got hideously important things tomorrow so...

Option A. I apologize to the players, dodge the claw of guilt and deadlines, and take the stress in my life out with a spinning back kick before writing an update late tomorrow.

Or B. I blow off an hour writing an update now, take the claw in the face tomorrow morning, then roll around on the ground and die.

Three guesses which one I'm going to pick. (Though as this is a two answer question I'm going to get worried if you have to use your third guess.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Tarran on May 06, 2011, 08:09:38 pm

A, A, and A. Really, dude, you should deal with your life first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Trollan on May 06, 2011, 08:15:04 pm

I think he will choose B, but you should seriously choose A

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Draignean on May 06, 2011, 08:34:13 pm

Yeah, I'm going with A, I'm thankfully smarter than master tang. (If you don't get the reference you must rent Kung Pow: Enter the fist, you should be absolutely exhausted or mildly drunk when watching it, I'm told it heightens the humor.)

I've got another three presentations to give to even more tight-ass people at 9:00 AM tomorrow, so I'm updating all the threads that I'm holding up and then continuing to stress. After I get some rest and polish my brand new shiny piece of plastic (Yes thank you for this recognition award, now if you don't mind I'd like a 'frickin raise.) I'll update, and you can start encountering my next psychotic abomination.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Draignean on May 07, 2011, 05:29:53 pm

Ah, the joy of non-profit groups, so stingy, yet so very greatful. :P

I'm back, and if any of you need a lecture on fire safety I'm right here.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Zombie Fest 2272!
Post by: Draignean on May 07, 2011, 06:41:20 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

NE Group: 88+3=91
SE Group: 20+3=23
NW Group: 63+3=66
SW Group: 34+3=37
E Group: 91+3=94

Taric Sizer: 11+3=14
Dominique Wakeman: 14+4=18
Tarran Smith: 32+9=41
Trol Grane: 82+4=86
James Evan: 73+0=73

E & NE Group

 The damaged clones start closing in when it becomes readily apparent that stealth is not in fact working for them. [Dex 4+1, 2] One pair charges forward over the obstacles, closing to melee range with startling speed, the other three don't seems as agile and trip over some of the undergrowth, losing time as they adjust their balance.

East Group is at Melee range.

NE Group is at short range

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on May 06, 2011, 12:03:42 am

"I love noodles!" Use pyrokinesis on a zombie not near james.

[Sanity 4] [Random enemy select 13] You focus you broken mind on one of the pair that's closest, [Pyrokinesis 3-1] (-10 Stamina) while you have enough will to bring your mind to order you can't marshal the strength to ply your way through the memories of orientation.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 05, 2011, 06:42:51 pm

Fine, I'll charge at... um... East group. (Because I'm a kind GM and I'm not going to let serious melt the flesh off your bones when he's trying not to.)

You throw yourself at the nearest dead heads, [Target decision even/odd 3 = deadhead 13] [Str 2+1 Vs Str 3+1] getting stonewalled by the cybernetic's strength. Undaunted you use your patented approach of hitting it in the face and hoping it works out for the best. [Melee 1 (Bonuse Negated) Vs Deadhead dodge 1 (Bonuse negated)] [Luck 4] You miss, until it literally dodges into your fist. Yeah, it's safe to say that these guys are due for a maintenance check. [Brawling 2] Your blow hits weakly, barely turning the thing's head.

Deadhead 13 is Barely Hurt

---

NW Group

The corrupted clones continue to close in [Dex 2] or they try to. Not many of these are much more nimble that a moose on marbles.

NW group is at short range

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 04, 2011, 10:38:16 pm

"What the hell is going on here?! I'll try the radio, but I'm not hopeful."

Shoot the 12th with my Assault. Hold the radio to my face with my shooting-hand shoulder.

You prime the radio and the sandwich it against your face with your shoulder, Taking aim at one of the closer deadheads and firing. [Quickshot 2+1] The shot clips the deadhead [Deadhead soak 3+1], damaging its body only slightly. You yell at the radio, using Liberal amounts of invective to conjure up some form of response. [Luck 4] Surprisingly you get a response, though it isn't Hoke who's speaking. "Good morning, evening, or any variant of the between that's relevant to your current and and entirely irrelvant chronlogical position. How are you feeling?" The voice is a little sing-song, like the person on the other end has been indulging in recreational drugs. [Failed roll not shown]

(Corrupted deadhead 12 is Slightly Hurt)

---

SW & SE Group

The mooks coming in from the southern front, [Dex 3, 4] aren't exactly competent but they at least manage to make it partway without tripping.

SW and SE Group is at short range

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 04, 2011, 10:33:15 pm

"Damn it." Dom looked around and immediately went back-to-back with Tarran. "Think you can try that radio again?" she asked as she switched to the Fuath. "Maybe Hoke is still in the area and can airlift us out. If not... I say we blast through one of these groups and make a break through the hole." She took a shot at the northeast group.

Raising the chemical carbine to your shoulder you loose a blast of acid at one of the encroaching groups. [Quickshot 2+1+1, Range] You manage to coat two out of three in acid, and while it doesn't effect they're painless minds it burns their bodies severely.

(Corrupted Deadheads 1 & 2 are hurt and covered in acid.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 04, 2011, 10:34:29 pm

"First things first!" Open fire, aim for the legs of all the deadheads using the Jormungandr part of the frankenstein.

[Trick shot 2, -2 Penalty] You to shot the legs of the deadheads our from under them with a long burst of automatic fire. [Quickshot rolls 3-2-1+1, 3-2-1+1, 4-2-1+1, 3-2-1+1+1, 2-2-1+1] [Luck 4] Aside from wasting a great deal of ammunition your spectacular 360 degree hellfire spin does nearly nothing, only clipping a couple of deadheads in the thigh to nearly no effect. You count yourself lucky that you didn't kneecap a member of your group

Deadhead 2 Armor -5

Deadhead 6 is barely hurt, armor -3

Deadhead 10 is barely hurt, armor -3

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

NE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 1
Health: Hurt
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Status: Covered in Acid
Distance,
All: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 2
Health: Hurt
Armor: Light armor [45/50]
Weapon: Bare hands.
Status: Covered in Acid
Distance,
All: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 3
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Distance,
All: Short

SE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 4
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Large Rock
Distance,
All: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 5
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Fused elongated Carpals.
Distance,
All: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 6
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [12/15]
Weapon: Chitin Claws
Distance,
All: Short

NW group

Corrupted Deadhead 7
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Distance,
All: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 8
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Distance,
All: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 9
Health: Unharmed
Armor: None
Weapon: Bare Hands
Distance,
All: Short

SW Group

Corrupted Deadhead 10
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor:  rudimentary Exoskeleton [12/15]
Weapon: Fused Carpals
Distance,
All: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 11
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Chitin spikes
Distance,
All: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 12
Health: Slightly hurt
Armor: None
Weapon: Weighted baton
Distance,
All: Short

East Group

Corrupted Deadhead 13
Health: Barely hurt
Armor: rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Bare hands
Distance,
All: Melee

Corrupted Deadhead 14
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Chitin claws
Distance,
All: Melee

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 75/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x2 (1lb)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
Short Range Radio, (?)
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs, in hand)
Status: Virtue Landing Site. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 60/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 100/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status:Virtue Landing Site, 6 Turns until you need a new host.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: Virtue Landing Site

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 07, 2011, 06:44:21 pm

"Screw this," Dom said, shouldering the Fuath and pulling out a smoke grenade. "When I pull the pin on this thing run north! Got it?" she yelled - to make sure everyone heard her- while getting ready to prime it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 07, 2011, 06:56:09 pm

"Right" Follow dom's suggestion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 07, 2011, 07:04:12 pm

"Can't see a problem with that plan, go go go!"

Get my Sleipnirs out and follow Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 07, 2011, 08:24:52 pm

Been trying something new with the intiative, the D100 lets me add your dex directly. Gives a more appreciable difference to things.

The psy tree is getting steadily more complete, thinking up adequate evolutions for every single ability, and then evolutions for the evolutions is difficult. Things are progressing.

You guys have shown an exceptional amount of creativity when mine is fading, so any suggestion is helpful.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 07, 2011, 08:36:18 pm

Lethally weaponized porn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 07, 2011, 08:52:47 pm

Hmm, I'm trying to think of new psionic powers, but I'm only coming up with using empathetics to actively promote healing, using kinetics to disintegrate armor by vibrating it apart at the molecular level, and I'd bet both of those are hard to do. :-\ I'm guessing Trol's Shockwave earlier will be an acquirable power already?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 07, 2011, 10:54:25 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 07, 2011, 08:24:52 pm

Been trying something new with the intiative, the D100 lets me add your dex directly. Gives a more appreciable difference to things.

WOOO! Finally I'll get something to help my horrible initiative rolls!

Quote from: Draignean on May 07, 2011, 08:24:52 pm

You guys have shown an exceptional amount of creativity when mine is fading, so any suggestion is helpful.

How about a bonus if someone rolls a higher-than-100 initiative roll (from dexterity)? Like, say, no defense or dodging from defender.

Also, you need to post your action in my RTD, just so you know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Trollan on May 07, 2011, 11:56:15 pm

Run with dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 08, 2011, 09:35:20 am

"Smoke grenades aren't going to help in the middle of melee combat!" James said as he continued to maul the deadhead- i.e trying to bring it to the ground and slam its head against the ground repeatedly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 08, 2011, 10:48:54 am

Well generally no they wouldn't be as effective, but the deadheads have intelligence of a broken wristwatch and most of them aren't in melee range yet so it boils down to Dom's iniative and luck.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 07, 2011, 08:52:47 pm

Hmm, I'm trying to think of new psionic powers, but I'm only coming up with using empathetics to actively promote healing, using kinetics to disintegrate armor by vibrating it apart at the molecular level, and I'd bet both of those are hard to do. :-\ I'm guessing Trol's Shockwave earlier will be an acquirable power already?

Disintegration is in, an evolution of pyro, Shockwave is an advanced basic skill. Accelerating the healing process is tricky but there are certainly things you could do. In.

Still trying to think of a way to make some form of advanced Melee weapon work for Tarran's request...

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 08, 2011, 12:14:33 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

NE Group: 6+3=9
SE Group: 49+3=51
NW Group: 79+3=82
SW Group: 78+3=81
E Group: 95+3=98

Taric Sizer: 55+3=58
Dominique Wakeman: 2+4=6 Honestly?
Tarran Smith: 50+9=59
Trol Grane: 29+4=33
James Evan: 13+0=13

East Group

The pair of deadheads that have already reached the group attack, the one that James attacked strikes back. [Melee 4 Vs Dodge 3] Striking him across the chest with a gnarled appendage, [Brawling 3] knocking him back but not damaging him unduly. (James health -3, stamina -3) The other deadhead [Target 4] Lunges for Teague, lashing out with thickened and warped nails. [Melee 2 Vs Dodge 2+1] Trol slips out of the way just in time, still sane enough to prevent harm to himself.

---

NW & SW Groups

The western groups continue to blunder toward you, [Dex 3, 5] the NW group falls behind, and the SW charges in, weapons leading. [Target rolls 2, 4, 2] The close in and attack Dominique and Trol, the first strikes at Dominique with hands that have fused into bony clubs, [Melee 4 Vs Dodge 3] striking her [Brawling 1] weakly in the forearm barely scuffing one of her armor plates. [Armor -2]

The one going after Teague raises a spiked fist, [Melee 5 Vs Dodge 2]hitting him [Brawling 2+1+1] in the chest but not causing real damage through the armor. (Trol Armor -12)

A third attacks Dom with a beat-up club [Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 2] striking her from the side as she rolls away fro the weak attack of the first. [Brawling 5+1, Confirm critical 2 Vs Dom Soak 4, Critical confirm failed] The blow connects solidly with her scapula, narrowly missing her more vulnerable nape. (Dominique Armor -6, Stamina -6)   

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 07, 2011, 07:04:12 pm

"Can't see a problem with that plan, go go go!"

Get my Sleipnirs out and follow Dom.

Dom looks busy being beaten up right now, favoring number of shots of power you grab your SMGs and prepare to run when Dom is ready. Your radio continues to be talkative though, "Really, a plan? I love plans, what is it?  Does it involve you coming over to my place, because I've sent invitations but you rejected them... I was most distraught."

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 07, 2011, 06:56:09 pm

"Right" Follow dom's suggestion.

You, like Tarran, stand around and watch while the cybernetic clunkers whale on her with whatever they have on hand. You tap your foot impatiently while you wait for her to stop getting beaten up.

---

SE group

Yet another group of bumbling idiots rushes to join the melee, [dex 4] they close the last of the distance but aren't in a position to attack just yet.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on May 07, 2011, 11:56:15 pm

Run with dom.

[Sanity 2, Insanity 3]  You're about to join the others in watching Dom get hit with blunt objects when you suddenly realize that Wilczek's theory on Asymptotic freedom in regards to Quantum chromodynamics must be incorrect becau- OH MY GOD, YOUR BOOTS ARE UNLACED! You lose your train of thought completely and tie your shoes.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 08, 2011, 09:35:20 am

"Smoke grenades aren't going to help in the middle of melee combat!" James said as he continued to maul the deadhead-

You continue to fight the deadhead, [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 5] unable to get a good blow on it as it twists out of the way. Good lord these things are irritating.

---

NE Group

Greatly confused by being covered in acid [Luck 3] the deadheads continue to sizzle and lumber forwards. [Dex 2] Their disintegrating flesh is slick though and they don't make it very far.

(Dead head 1 is now wounded, Deadhead 2 is now wounded)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 07, 2011, 06:44:21 pm

"Screw this," Dom said, shouldering the Fuath and pulling out a smoke grenade. "When I pull the pin on this thing run north! Got it?" she yelled - to make sure everyone heard her- while getting ready to prime it.

You grab one of the grenades you took off the remains of Saun's gear and pull the pin, dropping it at your feet. The smoke grenade activates, pushing out plumes of smoke in the near windless environment. [Effectiveness 4, Deadhead observe 3-1] It seems to be providing pretty good cover, at least nothing has taken a swipe at you yet. You bolt roughly North, [Dex 5] even mostly blind you cover the unfamiliar terrain with speed.

After Dom drops the grenade and smoke fills the air Taric and Tarran bolt too, [Dex 2+1, 4+1] things are bit hairy but both of them make it through alright, heading roughly northish.

The NE group of deadheads, the only ones not in the cloud of smoke immediately move to pursue you. All things considered you aren't terribly worried.


At a glance status:


Warnings:

Trol only has 5 turns until he begins taking sanity penalties.

Location Changes:

Tarran, Dominique and Taric are heading North.

Cover and concealment

Deadheads 4-14 are concealed in a smoke cloud
James Evan is concealed in a smoke cloud
Trol Grane is concealed in a smoke cloud

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

NE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 1
Health: Wounded
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [50/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Status: Covered in Acid
Distance,
Trol, James: Short
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 2
Health: Wounded
Armor: Light armor [30/50]
Weapon: Bare hands.
Status: Covered in Acid
Distance,
Trol, James: Short
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 3
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Distance,
Trol, James: Short
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

SE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 4
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Large Rock
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 5
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Fused elongated Carpals.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 6
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [12/15]
Weapon: Chitin Claws
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

NW group

Corrupted Deadhead 7
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 8
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 9
Health: Unharmed
Armor: None
Weapon: Bare Hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric:Short

SW Group

Corrupted Deadhead 10
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor:  rudimentary Exoskeleton [12/15]
Weapon: Fused Carpals
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 11
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Chitin spikes
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 12
Health: Slightly hurt
Armor: None
Weapon: Weighted baton
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

East Group

Corrupted Deadhead 13
Health: Barely hurt
Armor: rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Bare hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 14
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Chitin claws
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Taric: Short

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 109/115
Carried Weight: 139/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 67/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs, in hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs, in hand)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
Short Range Radio, (?)
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 60/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status:Virtue Landing Site, 5 Turns until you need a new host, In Smoke Cloud

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 62/75
Stamina: 72/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: Virtue Landing Site, In Smoke Cloud

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Trollan on May 08, 2011, 12:38:01 pm

Follow the group.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 08, 2011, 12:50:38 pm

"This is much better" Take aim at the unconcealed deadheads.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 08, 2011, 01:17:35 pm

Wow, Serious got a horrible initiative roll.

Slowly stalk closer to the cloud, ready to make a sneak attack on the Deadheads within.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 08, 2011, 03:02:03 pm

Gah, run too! James decided it would be smarter to run now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 08, 2011, 03:56:39 pm

Aye.

Dom pulled out the Abassy and switched on the laser sight. Now that we're not surrounded... she thought, taking a shot at Corrupted Deadhead 3.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 08, 2011, 10:38:06 pm

Unga Bunga!

Well I've plotted out the skill charts, each ability splits into three parts, one upgrade, one that requires a seperate non-psy skill, and one that requires an amount of skill in the opposite psionic tree. Then each of those three diverge again into two parts, one straight up upgrade and one that requires some secondary skill.

This results in..

Uh...

198 Distinct psionic abilities.

Serious. I will punch you in the soul next time I see you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 08, 2011, 10:46:49 pm

:3

You're in my spot, sir.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 12:15:51 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 08, 2011, 10:38:06 pm

198 Distinct psionic abilities.

Hey, I might start using psionics now. That's a lot of psionic abilities.

...Ha, you really thought I would turn back on my gun-only-final-destination pact? You wish. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 03:17:58 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 12:15:51 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 08, 2011, 10:38:06 pm

198 Distinct psionic abilities.

Hey, I might start using psionics now. That's a lot of psionic abilities.

Passive Kinetics gets... 54 of those abilities, so you won't be left out. Each type (Passive/active Kinetic/Empathetic) gets either 54 and 45 abilities. Granted It's impossible to get more than... 66 total abilities on a single character.

Looks like we're just waiting on me, turn will be up sometime within this decade.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 06:54:43 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 03:17:58 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 12:15:51 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 08, 2011, 10:38:06 pm

198 Distinct psionic abilities.

Hey, I might start using psionics now. That's a lot of psionic abilities.

Passive Kinetics gets... 54 of those abilities, so you won't be left out.

...Holy mother, that is a lot. Woo! Please tell be I'll be able to crush sculls with good passive kinetic rolls with the right abilities.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 06:56:36 pm

I just wonder what the empathic ones are...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 07:37:03 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 06:56:36 pm

I just wonder what the empathic ones are...

Passive though manipulation, energy field disruption and amplification, etc.

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 06:54:43 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 03:17:58 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 12:15:51 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 08, 2011, 10:38:06 pm

198 Distinct psionic abilities.

Hey, I might start using psionics now. That's a lot of psionic abilities.

Passive Kinetics gets... 54 of those abilities, so you won't be left out.

...Holy mother, that is a lot. Woo! Please tell be I'll be able to crush sculls with good passive kinetic rolls with the right abilities.

Yeah, depending on the evolutions you take you can take and deal some serious damage.

Turn is in the contemplative phase, which reminds me... When might we expect a turn out of your RTD Tarran? 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 07:38:33 pm

Now then, back to my original question.

Quote from: Taricus on May 07, 2011, 08:36:18 pm

Lethally weaponized porn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 07:43:24 pm

*Sigh*

Yes yes there are evolutions for permanently altering a mind, allowing you to make your porn attack into a permanent state of mind rather than a brief psychic assault. Another for overloading normal sensations, so you could give somebody a heart attack with your porn. Another for creating delayed trigger psionics that you could use. "Fruity oaty bars..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 07:44:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 07:37:03 pm

Turn is in the contemplative phase, which reminds me... When might we expect a turn out of your RTD Tarran?

Ehhh...

Today, I guess. I would've put it up last night if it wasn't for me SOMEHOW pressing Alt+Left Arrow resulting in Firefox going back a page because for SOME REASON someone thought that was a good idea to make a key binding like that. However, that shouldn't happen ever again since I've disabled that too along with backspace-backwards navigating.

Quote from: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 07:43:24 pm

"Fruity oaty bars..."

Did you... did you just...

...*punches the living crap out of everyone around me*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 07:46:22 pm

Ohohoho, I'M A PORNOMANCING PSIONIC PLAYBOY, FEAR ME!

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 07:44:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 07:43:24 pm

"Fruity oaty bars..."

Did you... did you just...

...*punches the living crap out of everyone around me*

What.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 07:47:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 07:46:22 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 07:44:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 07:43:24 pm

"Fruity oaty bars..."

Did you... did you just...

...*punches the living crap out of everyone around me*

What.

Don't tell me you never watched Serenity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_%28film%29)...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 07:48:35 pm

Nope, I don't watch many movies anyway...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 07:51:49 pm

WELL WATCH IT ASAP. While it may not be the best of movies in some people's opinion, it's related to the Firefly series and THAT ALONE IS ENOUGH TO MAKE IT AWESOME ALONG WITH NATHAN FILLION BEING THE MAIN STAR SO WATCH FIREFLY AND SERENITY OR I WILL PUNCH YOUR SOUL.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 07:52:48 pm

Have fun getting into australia. If the wildlife won't kill you, the liberal party will >;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 09, 2011, 08:03:30 pm

I would've thought for sure that you were familiar with it, Taricus. Mass Effect tends to reference Firefly/Serenity here and there such as Joker talking about pulling a Crazy Ivan. ^^ No but seriously I'm backing Tarran up on this one, you should watch the series. It's really quite good and I am, of course, a Malcolm Reynolds fan. :3 How can you not love a character who, when confronted with a hostage situation, shoots the bad guy before he even finishes his first sentence?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 08:39:55 pm

Oh man, I loved that scene, 'specially the first time I watched it because i was going into thinking "Oh god, please not the long overly dramatic hostage sequence..." And then Mal shoots him without even slowing down. I must have just stared at my screen for fifteen seconds processing the sheer awesome of that.

Then there was the scene at the end of trainjob where Mal is convincing Niska henchman, priceless.

Personally my favorite reference from Mass effect is not from firefly, but from the hitchhikers to the galaxy, where Shepherd is getting scanned again. Spending a year dead for tax reasons made me laugh and cheer on the development team.

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2011, 07:51:49 pm

WELL WATCH IT ASAP. While it may not be the best of movies in some people's opinion, it's related to the Firefly series and THAT ALONE IS ENOUGH TO MAKE IT AWESOME ALONG WITH NATHAN FILLION BEING THE MAIN STAR SO WATCH FIREFLY AND SERENITY OR I WILL PUNCH YOUR SOUL.

Serenity is awesome, the Operative is the best villain. Ever. Anyone who disagrees will be struck in the soul, from here to to seoul, from the force of my kneejerk counter criticism.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 09:00:49 pm

I was raised mostly on video games, so I wouldn't have gotten most of those references anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 09:03:26 pm

Please allow me to express my concern for your immortal soul Taric...

1. Have you read the Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy in its complete form? (The last book doesn't count as it wasn't written by Adams)

2. You do know what Monty Python is, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 09:04:54 pm

1. No.
2. Yes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Trollan on May 09, 2011, 10:51:53 pm

Oh god, Monty Python is the best. I feel like linking to a few really good ones now.
Self defense against fruit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piWCBOsJr-w), Funniest joke in the world (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gpjk_MaCGM&feature=related), and Olympic Hide-and-Seek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycb9_Y_gJ-g)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 11:15:08 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 09:04:54 pm

1. No.
2. Yes.

Alright, you must read the good books, penned by Douglas Adams. Your ability to grasp my humor will increase by 42%.

Actually working on the turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 11:18:18 pm

I would, but the fact is I spent so much time on the forums that I don't do much else...

EDIT: Curse you for running the turn right as I'm about to get some sleep :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Tarran on May 10, 2011, 12:02:48 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 09, 2011, 11:15:08 pm

Actually working on the turn now.

I challenge that with me working on my turn too, suck'ah.

Quote from: Taricus on May 09, 2011, 11:18:18 pm

EDIT: Curse you for running the turn right as I'm about to get some sleep :P

Don't worry, it'll be there when you wake up.

...or will it? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 The fail is strong.
Post by: Draignean on May 10, 2011, 12:31:25 am

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

NE Group: 88+3=91
SE Group: 68+3=71
NW Group: 52+3=55
SW Group: 37+3=40
E Group: 30+3=33

Taric Sizer: 32+3=35
Dominique Wakeman: 58+4=62
Tarran Smith: 95+9=104 (Free action at end of turn)
Trol Grane: 60+4=64
James Evan: 20+0=20

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 08, 2011, 01:17:35 pm

Slowly stalk closer to the cloud, ready to make a sneak attack on the Deadheads within.

You turn around and stalk back to cloud of smoke from the grenade. [Auto-success] Being a dense pall of smoke you manage to sneak closer.

(Distance Changed to Short)

---

NE Group

The deadheads outside of the cloud of smoke charge the nearest people, which happen to be Tarran and Taric. [Dex 3] While not gainly they're on top of them in moments. [Acid Effect 2] The deadheads continue melting but it looks like it's wearing off.

---

SE Group

[Luck 4, 4, 4] By a miracle all three of the of the deadheads actuall manage to find either James or Trol. [Targeting 2, 5, 3] (Trol, James, James) The first attacks Trol, swinging a large rock at his head. [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 5] Trol ducks out of the way, and the second slashes past him finding James in the Smoke.

The corrupted deadhead attacks, swinging a knobby hand in long arc. [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 2] [Brawling 4+1] It hits him in the side of the neck, knocking him sideways painfully and directly into the strike of the third. (James Health -8 stamina -8) It slashes at him with thick and elongated nails, [Melee 5 Vs Dodge 6] James recovers perfectly though, making a counter-swing [James Melee 3 Vs Deadhead Dodge 4] that just misses in the smoke.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on May 08, 2011, 12:38:01 pm

Follow the group.

The group is pinwheeling like a flock of sparrows but you rush out of the pall of smoke, [Luck 4] [Dex 3] you're a little off course, but you can see Taric and Tarran Forward and left as you stagger out of the smoke cloud.   

(Distance Changed)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 08, 2011, 03:56:39 pm

Dom pulled out the Abassy and switched on the laser sight. Now that we're not surrounded... she thought, taking a shot at Corrupted Deadhead 3.

You draw the heavy pistol, [Quickshot 5+1, Confirm Critical 3 Vs Deadhead soak 1, Confirmed] putting a green dot on the clone's head and firing. The back of the man's head explodes in gore, bits of machinery, and sparks.

(Deadhead 3 has been killed.)

---

NW Group

[Luck 2, 1, 4] Two of the deadheads are completely lost in the smoke, one mistakenly targeting the other. [Melee 1 Vs Dodge 2] It misses its intended by hair thanks to incredibly bad AI, it's not easy being a fungus/clone/machine. The last of them also fails to find James, but he does it less spectacularly.

---

SW Group

[Luck 4, 6, 2] Two more deadheads bumble aimlessly through the smoke, doing nothing effective, one of them though does find James and attacks. Throwing a spiky arm into his chest, [Melee 2 Vs Dodge 3] James sees it in time and leaps backwards and is lost in the dense smoke.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 08, 2011, 12:50:38 pm

"This is much better" Take aim at the unconcealed deadheads.

They're very nearly on top of you but you have your sights on the first in a second.

---

East Group

[Luck 2, 5] Jame's luck is running cold, and another one of the Corrupted Deadheads finds him. Slashing another set of those grotesque fingernails at him. [Melee 6+1, Confirm critical 3 Vs dodge 2, Confirmed] The claws catch him on the throat, tearing bloody furrows and gripping tight, choking him.

(James Health -25, James Bleeding, James is Suffocating and will pass out and start taking additional damage in two turns.) 

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 08, 2011, 03:02:03 pm

Gah, run too! James decided it would be smarter to run now.

Running would be smart, however you happen to be in an extraordinarily painful chokehold. [Strength 4+1 Vs Strength 4+1] [Luck 6] You try and force him back but the thing's strength rivals yours, so you punch it in the head instead, it works surprisingly well and it drops like a brick. Problem, it's hasn't let go and it drags you down to the ground with it.

(Deadhead 14 has been killed, James is on the ground)


At a glance status:

Warnings:

Jame's Health is below 50%
Trol only has 5 turns until he begins taking sanity penalties.

Location Changes:

Trol is outside the smoke grenade effective cloud.

Cover and concealment

Deadheads 4-14 are concealed in a smoke cloud
James Evan is concealed in a smoke cloud

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

NE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 1
Health: Wounded
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [35/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Status: Covered in Acid
Distance,
James: Short
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Melee

Corrupted Deadhead 2
Health: Heavily Wounded
Armor: Light armor [15/50]
Weapon: Bare hands.
Status: Covered in Acid
Distance,
James: Short
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Melee

SE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 4
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Large Rock
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 5
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Fused elongated Carpals.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 6
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [12/15]
Weapon: Chitin Claws
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

NW group

Corrupted Deadhead 7
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 8
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 9
Health: Unharmed
Armor: None
Weapon: Bare Hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

SW Group

Corrupted Deadhead 10
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor:  rudimentary Exoskeleton [12/15]
Weapon: Fused Carpals
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 11
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Chitin spikes
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 12
Health: Slightly hurt
Armor: None
Weapon: Weighted baton
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

East Group

Corrupted Deadhead 13
Health: Barely hurt
Armor: rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Bare hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Tarran, Taric: Short

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 109/115
Carried Weight: 139/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 67/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand, aimed in on deadhead 1)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A20, E50 9lbs, in hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A25, E50 9lbs, in hand)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
Short Range Radio, (?)
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 60/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status:Virtue Landing Site, 5 Turns until you need a new host, In Smoke Cloud

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 29/75
Stamina: 64/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: Virtue Landing Site, In Smoke Cloud, Bleeding (5 stamina damage per turn), Suffocating and will pass out and start taking additional damage in 2 turns, prone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Tarran on May 10, 2011, 12:38:12 am

WOOO! A GOOD INITIATIVE ROLL! Finally, I usually have horrible luck with those things.

(Free action) Sleipnir both Deadheads in the NE group.

(Main action) Sleipnir the remaining one/both of them if one/both of them survive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 10, 2011, 01:44:09 am

Shit, they're all in the smoke. I should've thought that through a little better... Well, wait. Maybe I can get rid of the smoke. Focusing her kinetic powers, Dom attempted create a wind to blow the smoke away and reveal the dead heads.

I have... no idea if this is possible or what it would even take, but I might as well give it a shot, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 10, 2011, 04:28:39 am

Open fire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Powder Miner on May 10, 2011, 06:18:18 pm

"GAH!" James pried the thing's hands off of him, or tried. To the best of his abilities. He then got up and took out his Renfield, preparing to stay back and shoot nany deadheads coming at him, rather than get into melee.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Trollan on May 10, 2011, 06:34:06 pm

"Penguin Jeans!!" Trol shouted as he ran away in sheer terror.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Draignean on May 10, 2011, 07:49:15 pm

Quote from: Trollan on May 10, 2011, 06:34:06 pm

"Penguin Jeans!!" Trol ran at James, tossing an ORS pack onto him, then yanking him up and running.

You can't see him and at this point are unaware of his injuries, he's lying down in a smoke cloud you'd have to roll a five or better to just find him on the first try from the outside.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 11, 2011, 06:34:21 pm

23-hour bump requesting you just have Trol try saving James anyway. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Draignean on May 12, 2011, 01:30:19 pm

Sorry guys, Seriously SERIOUSLY busy until about the middle of next month. Update and my turns in pretty much everything else will come later today. Updates may be slow for a bit (Unfortunate considering you're in combat).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 12, 2011, 01:42:22 pm

Well, as long as you're still alive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Tarran on May 12, 2011, 01:57:00 pm

Yeah. Take your time, we can wait...

_*Cries*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 12, 2011, 01:58:18 pm

Hey, don't cry. He'll still update.

Just as long as I get an update for my birthday

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 12, 2011, 02:12:27 pm

Is yours coming up soon? ??? Mine's not for another month... I'll be a damn quarter-century old... _{*also cries*}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 12, 2011, 02:16:18 pm

Right at the end of the month. But how did you see?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 12, 2011, 02:17:50 pm

I didn't. :3 I just asked 'cause the way you phrased it sounded like it was in a few days or so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 12, 2011, 02:20:18 pm

I mean the text >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 12, 2011, 02:22:43 pm

Oh. I use the Darkness style so the background's all gray and stuff. :3 I didn't realize the text was supposed to be hidden.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 12, 2011, 02:27:19 pm

Curses! foiled once again by darkness :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Draignean on May 13, 2011, 10:58:24 am

Running Turn, for great justice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Draignean on May 13, 2011, 11:53:26 am

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

NE Group: 62+3=65
SE Group: 60+3=63
NW Group: 64+3=67 (Luck 2)
SW Group: 43+3=46
E Group: 1+(Negated)= Lose action, -1 to defenses

Taric Sizer: 84+3=87
Dominique Wakeman: 16+4=20
Tarran Smith: 80+9=89
Trol Grane: 63+4=67 (Luck 5)
James Evan: 12+0=12

Tarran Smith, Free action & Standard

Quote from: Tarran on May 10, 2011, 12:38:12 am

(Free action) Sleipnir both Deadheads in the NE group.

(Main action) Sleipnir the remaining one/both of them if one/both of them survive.

You fire both of your guns at the only visible opponents, showing them with a veritable hail of iron. [Quickshot 3+1+1-1, 2+1+1-1-2] You graze one, shattering through its corroded armor. (Deadhead 1 Armor -7, Now heavily Wounded) Your left goes wild, but you recover and fire another burst. [Quickshot 5+1+1-1, 6+1+1-2] (Confirm Critical A 2, Deadhead Soak 1, Confirmed) (Confirm Critical B 4, Deadhead Soak 1, Confirmed) This time your SMG's fire with deadeye accuracy, tearing into the vulnerable head of both clones and ripping the sensitive machinery to shreds. Your moment of glory is interrupted by the radio. "I think you're ignoring me, I'm becoming genuinely Hurt!"

Deadheads 1 & 2 have been killed.   

Choice of Perks,

Headstrong: "That's not a way to get a head in life..."
Effect: Fives are treated as sixes for the purpose of determining critical hits, both for you and anyone shooting at you.

Or

Improbable Aiming Skills: "Did you actually just leap through the air, while firing a pair of pistols, aiming at a camouflaged midget, who was ducking behind a crate which was on a boat, which was falling at terminal velocity off a waterfall a mile away, AND HIT THEM?!"
Effect: Roll a luck die before you shoot at any time, 1 Horrible things are going to happen with your shots.. 2-3 No effect. 4-5, all penalties are negated. 6 All penalties are reversed. (Within some reason)

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 10, 2011, 04:28:39 am

Open fire!

You get ready to cut off the Deadhead's namesake with a stream of metal and light- When it explodes. Tarran seriously just upstaged your sniping skills with his little SMGs. This might be a good time to stop taunting him about them.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on May 10, 2011, 06:34:06 pm

"Penguin Jeans!!" Trol shouted as he ran away in sheer terror.

[Sanity 3] You run, [Dex 1][Luck 2] you trip and fall. Spitting mushroom you get back up and keep running.

---

All Deadheads but east

All of the Corrupted deadheads that remain suddenly stop, standing stock still. Motionless in the smoke. [Intuition 2] You have no idea why.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 10, 2011, 01:44:09 am

Shit, they're all in the smoke. I should've thought that through a little better... Well, wait. Maybe I can get rid of the smoke. Focusing her kinetic powers, Dom attempted create a wind to blow the smoke away and reveal the dead heads.

I have... no idea if this is possible or what it would even take, but I might as well give it a shot, right?

[A.Kinetics 2] (Stamina -15) You try telekinesis first, but that has nearly no effect. Then you try to hit it with a soft series of slams, but you can't manage the focus required to pull them off in the rapid succession necessary.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 10, 2011, 06:18:18 pm

"GAH!" James pried the thing's hands off of him, or tried. To the best of his abilities. He then got up and took out his Renfield, preparing to stay back and shoot nany deadheads coming at him, rather than get into melee.

[Str 3 Vs Difficulty 4] Despite your great strength you can't manage to pry the hands off your throat, having a corpse attached to you is rather cumbersome. The wounds on your neck continue to bleed freely.

(-5 Stamina)

At a glance status:

Warnings:

Jame's Health is below 50%
Trol only has 4 turns until he begins taking sanity penalties.
James is Bleeding
Trol has an unknown status effect

Location Changes:

Cover and concealment

Deadheads 4-14 are concealed in a smoke cloud
James Evan is concealed in a smoke cloud

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

SE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 4
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Large Rock
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 5
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Fused elongated Carpals.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 6
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [12/15]
Weapon: Chitin Claws
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

NW group

Corrupted Deadhead 7
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 8
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 9
Health: Unharmed
Armor: None
Weapon: Bare Hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Tarran, Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

SW Group

Corrupted Deadhead 10
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor:  rudimentary Exoskeleton [12/15]
Weapon: Fused Carpals
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 11
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Chitin spikes
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

Corrupted Deadhead 12
Health: Slightly hurt
Armor: None
Weapon: Weighted baton
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Trol, Tarran, Taric: Short

East Group

Corrupted Deadhead 13
Health: Barely hurt
Armor: rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Bare hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Trol, James: Melee
Dom: Mid
Tarran, Taric: Short

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 139/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 67/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand, aimed in on deadhead 1)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs, in hand)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs, in hand)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
Short Range Radio, (?)
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 60/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status:Virtue Landing Site, 5 Turns until you need a new host, In Smoke Cloud

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 29/75
Stamina: 59/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: Virtue Landing Site, In Smoke Cloud, Bleeding (5 stamina damage per turn), Suffocating and will pass out and start taking additional damage in 2 turns, prone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 13, 2011, 11:56:55 am

"Okay, I think we don't get to taunt tarran's shooting... Pass the radio over here would you tarran?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 13, 2011, 12:26:02 pm

*facepalm* So Trol's insane AND high on 'shrooms? Jesus.

Dom took a deep breath, released it slowly, and stopped trying to move the smoke. Fuck it. Time to do what I do best anyway. "Do what you want with the radio, I'm going in," she said, moving into the cloud. "Nice shooting, by the way, boss," she added over her shoulder. If she managed to find a deadhead in it, she was putting the Abassy to its chin and pulling the trigger until it dropped.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 13, 2011, 12:31:30 pm

"I'd rather Tarran kept shooting then answering the phone"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Tarran on May 13, 2011, 01:48:38 pm

Woo! That was AWESOME!

Improbable Aiming Skills. Improbable Aiming Skills So hard.

"Ho ho! You two didn't like that one did 'ya?! Hahahaha, oh man I can't believe I did that."

Give Taric the radio, then it's Jormungandr time; grab my Jormungandr and follow Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 13, 2011, 01:53:29 pm

I calling that the first time he uses his new skill it backfires :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Tarran on May 13, 2011, 01:56:22 pm

Sush, you, before I aim my guns at you instead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 13, 2011, 02:09:26 pm

Hey, that was OOC...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 13, 2011, 02:18:01 pm

Actually, if you shoot at him and he's right and you get a 1, then he still wins since the rifle'll blow up or something. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Trollan on May 13, 2011, 06:19:43 pm

Just run.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Powder Miner on May 13, 2011, 06:23:31 pm

James attempted to pry it off AND attempted to move out of the smoke cloud.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Taricus on May 15, 2011, 07:24:39 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 13, 2011, 02:18:01 pm

Actually, if you shoot at him and he's right and you get a 1, then he still wins since the rifle'll blow up or something. ^^

Ohh, humiliation AND victory. Smells like red guard  :D Also bump...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck Sucks
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2011, 02:35:49 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

SE Group: 8+3=11
NW Group: 93+3=96
SW Group: 66+3=69
E Group: 12+3=15

Taric Sizer: 39+3=87
Dominique Wakeman: 20+4=24
Tarran Smith: 84+9=93
Trol Grane: 23+4=27
James Evan: 68+0=68

NW Deadheads

The corrupted cybernetics are now humming audibly and shaking, [Luck 4] nothing else happens. [Intuition 2] Your skin feels prickly.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 13, 2011, 01:48:38 pm

"Ho ho! You two didn't like that one did 'ya?! Hahahaha, oh man I can't believe I did that."

Give Taric the radio, then it's Jormungandr time; grab my Jormungandr and follow Dom.

Crowing about your badassery you toss the radio to Taric and follow Dom.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 13, 2011, 12:31:30 pm

"I'd rather Tarran kept shooting then answering the phone"

You catch the radio, noticing that there is noticeably more static on the line than there was previously. The voice seems to be slightly agitated now. "You know patience has a limit, and mine is running close to its own. I can kill you bastard children with no more effort than breaking a toy soldier. Answer or be laid to waste." In spite of being threatening the voice still sounds tipsy, but you can't quite pinpoint it.

---

SW Group

Like the the first group these three clones begin humming and swaying, it would be mildly creepy if they weren't mostly obscured by smoke. [Luck 3] The color of the immediate luminous fungi begin to slowly shift further into the blue spectrum.
 
---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 13, 2011, 06:23:31 pm

James attempted to pry it off AND attempted to move out of the smoke cloud.

Spots are starting to dance and sparkle across your vision, trying to wheeze in a breath through a constricted trachea you keep trying to force the hand off your throat. [Str 3+1 Vs Difficulty 4, Success] [Luck 5] You manage to pry the clawed hand off you and shove the deadhead away without making the damage worse, rolling to your feet you gasp for breath. [Luck 5] You realize that you completely lost which direction everyone else was heading while you were being clotheslined by a frickin' zombie. Hoping for the best you pick a direction and go. [Dex 6] You run like the wind, and by a stroke of luck you manage to run in the right direction, finding Taric and stopping for breath beside him. Safety in numbers.

---

Trol Grane

Quote from: Trollan on May 13, 2011, 06:19:43 pm

Just run.

[Sanity 3] You make like King Richard having a cow flung at him and RUN AWAY! [Dex 5] You cover ground like a wild thing, losing the rest of the party in your rapid retreat from anything involving confrontation. [Psychotropic 3] You start to feel funny, like you've just had an infusion of yellow.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 13, 2011, 12:26:02 pm

Dom took a deep breath, released it slowly, and stopped trying to move the smoke. Fuck it. Time to do what I do best anyway. "Do what you want with the radio, I'm going in," she said, moving into the cloud. "Nice shooting, by the way, boss," she added over her shoulder. If she managed to find a deadhead in it, she was putting the Abassy to its chin and pulling the trigger until it dropped.

Tarran moves to make sure nothing comes in behind you and the pair of you advance into the smoke just as James bursts out of it. [Luck 5] Both you and Tarran find a Deadhead in the dispersing smoke, neither are doing anything other than hum though. Kill Them? (Free Action)

E and SE Deadheads

All of the deadheads seem to have gone catatonic. [Luck 2][Luck 4] The odds of their programming going all pear shaped at the same time are astronomically low, but... [Intuition 2] You continue to fail to come up with a though other then the fact that you feel itchy. As an aside the luminescence continues to shift to blue, faster than before.

At a glance status:

Warnings:

Jame's Health is below 50%
Trol only has 3 turns until he begins taking sanity penalties.
James is Bleeding
Trol has an unknown status effect

Location Changes:

Trol is no longer in sight of the party

James is with Taric

Cover and concealment

Deadheads 4-13 are concealed in a smoke cloud

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

SE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 4
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Large Rock
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran,: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 5
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Fused elongated Carpals.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran,: Melee
Tarran, Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 6
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [12/15]
Weapon: Chitin Claws
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran,: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

NW group

Corrupted Deadhead 7
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran,: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 8
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran,: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 9
Health: Unharmed
Armor: None
Weapon: Bare Hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

SW Group

Corrupted Deadhead 10
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor:  rudimentary Exoskeleton [12/15]
Weapon: Fused Carpals
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long
Corrupted Deadhead 11
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Chitin spikes
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 12
Health: Slightly hurt
Armor: None
Weapon: Weighted baton
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran,: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

East Group

Corrupted Deadhead 13
Health: Barely hurt
Armor: rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Bare hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran,: Melee
Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 139/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 67/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (?)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs, in hand)
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 80/80
Stamina: 60/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: Somewhere in the woods, 3 Turns until you need a new host

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 29/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: Virtue Landing Site, Bleeding (5 stamina damage per turn)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Taricus on May 16, 2011, 02:38:04 pm

"Hoke, is that you?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 16, 2011, 03:02:02 pm

Dom frowned. "Something isn't right here," she said as she put the barrel to a deadhead's forehead and pulled the trigger. "Didya notice that these guys went all quiet when the colors changed?" she asked Tarran. "Maybe we should get out of here while they're preoccupied with... whatever the hell's going on."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2011, 03:57:40 pm

"What the... my skin feels strange... yeah, we should go, now. Something bad is going to happen, I just know it."

Back up, back up, get outta dodge the same way we entered the cloud.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 16, 2011, 04:08:38 pm

"Right behind you. Taric! Shut off that fucking radio, that weird guy might be tracking the signal!" Dom yelled as she followed Tarran out of the smoke cloud.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Taricus on May 16, 2011, 04:11:20 pm

"Better idea, don't. We'll get them straight to us, draw them out so to speak. Or I could make them throw up"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Powder Miner on May 16, 2011, 07:27:04 pm

"Geh, this cannot be right. I have a horrible feeling that somehting terribly unnatural's right about to happen!" James proceeded to get the frick out of the area.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2011, 09:25:13 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 16, 2011, 07:27:04 pm

"Geh, this cannot be right. I have a horrible feeling that somehting terribly unnatural's right about to happen!" James proceeded to get the frick out of the area.

Technically what will happen is very natural, just as an aside.

Giving Taric a line of free dialogue, then I won't be on until tomorrow, and even then perhaps not long enough to run a turn. Only... more than four weeks left of this.

Shit.

Quote from: Taricus on May 16, 2011, 02:38:04 pm

"Hoke, is that you?"

"First off, I'm very glad that one of you has the common courtesy to respond when someone is talking to you. Second, No. That one was deeply unhelpful, he kept foisting me off onto subsidiary systems. After I'm done killing him again I'll see if he's become more helpful, that however is rather tangential. Now, where were we? The voice pauses for effect before feigning realization, "oh yes, you were about to accept my very kind invitation."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Taricus on May 16, 2011, 10:49:08 pm

"Do I have to lock you into a subsystem?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Draignean on May 17, 2011, 07:05:47 pm

Trollan! C'mon man, I actually have time to make a post right now!

You make me sad.  :'(

Quote from: Taricus on May 16, 2011, 10:49:08 pm

"Do I have to lock you into a subsystem?!

"If that was a threat then it was as nonsensical as it was useless. Really now, madness is intriguing but a serious conversation isn't the place for sudden outbursts of non-sequitors... So, will you be coming? I do look forward to having guests." You get the feeling the voice is calling the kettle black in its comment on madness.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Taricus on May 17, 2011, 07:15:01 pm

"Well it's not like we CAN go anywhere since the shuttle ran off..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 19, 2011, 08:39:41 pm

Bump for love of the game (more or less literally), to keep it from falling off the first page, and because Trollan hasn't been on for three days. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Taricus on May 19, 2011, 08:41:12 pm

Damn it trol, You didn't think this one through!

:P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 08:52:55 am

Sorry guys, persistent headache, need to get some more work done, and I'm out of all forms of caffeine.  Sooo Autoing Trol, Update in a couple hours. (2-4)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 09:11:36 am

Sorry to hear that, but thanks for the update. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 02:07:07 pm

Considering you haven't updated within in your estimate, I assume the headache has caused a meltdown in the RTD section of your brain?

Anyway, hoping your headache goes away!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 02:09:00 pm

Tarran, speaking of posting and RTDs and whatnot... :D (I mean you post in mine, I dunno if everyone's posted in Westlands yet although I think they have.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 02:22:37 pm

Just did. I was kinda busy sleeping. ::)

You should've posted it eight-nine hours ago. I was still awake then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 02:25:27 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 02:07:07 pm

Considering you haven't updated within in your estimate, I assume the headache has caused a meltdown in the RTD section of your brain?

Just worked more slowly than I thought I would on the essentials, running the turn now.

(Urist McDraignean needs Caffeine to get through the working day.)

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 02:09:00 pm

... I dunno if everyone's posted in Westlands yet although I think they have ...

Covert Trans-thread bump FTW.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 02:27:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 02:25:27 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 02:09:00 pm

... I dunno if everyone's posted in Westlands yet although I think they have ...

Covert Trans-thread bump FTW.

Asilidae is still missing. Still. I'll give him a PM and a little more time. Otherwise I'll auto him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 02:29:19 pm

I was sleeping then myself! :3 I wasn't trying to force a Westlands update bump since I know Tarran hates running turns for it, I was just clarifying. Shame on you Draignean! (I don't like bumping GMs in general, although I will shamelessly poke my players endlessly. I just make an exception for this RTD. ^^)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 02:42:30 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 02:29:19 pm

I was sleeping then myself! :3 I wasn't trying to force a Westlands update bump since I know Tarran hates running turns for it, I was just clarifying. Shame on you Draignean! (I don't like bumping GMs in general, although I will shamelessly poke my players endlessly. I just make an exception for this RTD. ^^)

I'm Honored.  ;D

Hmm... Trol is going to become very dead very quickly. Piece of advice, don't be insane while taking shrooms when lost in an alien forest populated by things that want to eat/infest/drag-you-off-and-lay-eggs-in-you when the psychotic [Redacted] isn't trying to throw you a frickin' tea party. (And you sure as hell don't roll double ones on top of that after forcing the GM to auto you.)

[My only Regret is that I couldn't fit 'while drinking you juice in the hood' into that sentence.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Ahra on May 20, 2011, 02:57:05 pm

i take that like you will have an empty waitlist soon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 James' Luck is... Good? That can't be right...
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 03:46:32 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Group: 3
Weather: 2
Deadheads: 1

Trol Grane

Quote

Continue run away and avoid being killed by various pointy objects

You continue to run in a random direction through the forest, screw those people you used to work with. Their little squinty eyes always looking at you when you weren't looking... [Luck 1] [End 2] Your vision blurs slightly and your mouth itches where you bit dirt, everything starts to change as you run through the forest. After a moment you're wandering through the halls and ad-covered corridors of where you used to live, except all the doors are upside down and the posters for that holo you never got to see are out to get you. Eventually you reach where your home was, just a door and a number like any other set back into the wall. You feel a strong urge to open the door. [Intuition 1] What's the worst that could happen?

You touch the doorknob. The door and most of reality explodes in a violent cloud of sap and seeds. [Explosion 4 Vs Luck 2] Several clusters of high velocity seeds punch through your armor and the explosion itself throws you backwards in a dazed heap. Ow.

(Armor -17 Hp -35) Multiple Hura bombum seeds embedded in body. Dazed. (Can't take combat actions next turn)

---

Tarran Smith & Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2011, 03:57:40 pm

"What the... my skin feels strange... yeah, we should go, now. Something bad is going to happen, I just know it."

Back up, back up, get outta dodge the same way we entered the cloud.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 16, 2011, 04:08:38 pm

"Right behind you. Taric! Shut off that fucking radio, that weird guy might be tracking the signal!" Dom yelled as she followed Tarran out of the smoke cloud.

Tarran leaves the strangely immobile deadhead and gets back out of the cloud with Dominique. She pauses only to finish of her own deadhead with a heavy slug to the brain, none of the others even twitch as it collapses. Out of the now almost completely faded smoke you re-group with Taric, who is apparently having a stimulating conversation with an unknown crazy person.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 16, 2011, 07:27:04 pm

"Geh, this cannot be right. I have a horrible feeling that somehting terribly unnatural's right about to happen!" James proceeded to get the frick out of the area.

You want to run, and your gut tells you something is up, but the rest of the group is here and you're wounded and bleeding. Your odds aren't great without others. You wait and prepare to run at the next opportunity. [Dex 4] (+1 to next mobility roll)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 17, 2011, 07:15:01 pm

"Well it's not like we CAN go anywhere since the shuttle ran off..."

"Don't worry, you're quite close..." The voice singsongs the words, never ascribing more value to one than another. "you've damaged several of mine beyond repair, you would be rude indeed to refuse such a kindly invitation in light of your own manner. Besides, I'm  the only place that's out of the rain." That's strange, what rain is he talki-

---

The weather

A drop of water falls onto you, and then another. You look up at the canopy far above, looking in some surprise at what appear to be rainclouds that have formed under the trees. The rain intensifies from a few drops here and there to a light mist, but the evidence suggests it's only going to get worse from here. Growing up in climate controlled towers never prepared you for actually being outside during weather. You hate your life.   

It is now misting

---

The Deadheads

The deadheads don't move and continue doing whatever the hell they're doing. [luck 4] [Luck 4] [Luck 5] Nothing seems to be changing other than light color. You aren't sure why the deadheads wanted to make mood lighting at the cost of their ability to move. [intuition 4] The hair on the back of your neck is prickling.

---


At a glance status:

Warnings:

Jame's Health is below 50%
Trol only has 2 turns until he begins taking sanity penalties.
James is Bleeding
Trol is suffering from hallucinations
Trol is Dazed
Trol has several Hura Bombus seeds embedded in his body.

Location Changes:

James is with Taric

Weather

Gravity is 75% of Earth Normal
It is raining very lightly
Ambient Radiation is unknown

Cover and concealment

Deadheads 4-13 are concealed in a light smoke cloud

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

SE Group

Corrupted Deadhead 4
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Large Rock
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran, Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 5
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Fused elongated Carpals.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran, Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 6
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor: Rudimentary Exo [12/15]
Weapon: Chitin Claws
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran, Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

NW group

Corrupted Deadhead 7
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor [50/50]
Weapon: Discharged stun club.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran, Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 8
Health: Unharmed
Armor: Light armor fused with rudimentary Exo [65/65]
Weapon: Warped ulnar protusion.
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran, Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 9
Health: Unharmed
Armor: None
Weapon: Bare Hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Taric, James, Dom, Tarran: Short
Trol: V.Long

SW Group

Corrupted Deadhead 10
Health: Barely Hurt
Armor:  rudimentary Exoskeleton [12/15]
Weapon: Fused Carpals
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Taric, James, Dom, Tarran: Short
Trol: V.Long

Corrupted Deadhead 12
Health: Slightly hurt
Armor: None
Weapon: Weighted baton
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran, Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

East Group

Corrupted Deadhead 13
Health: Barely hurt
Armor: rudimentary Exo [15/15]
Weapon: Bare hands
Status: In Smoke Cloud
Distance,
Dom, Tarran, Taric, James: Short
Trol: V.Long

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 139/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 67/100. [25lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (?)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs, in hand)
Status: North of Virtue Landing Site. 

Spoiler:  Mind: Trol Grane/Body: Jamie Teague (click to show/hide)

Health: 45/80
Stamina: 60/70
Host Name: Jamie Teague
Carried weight: 89/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Primate dress Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 71/100 (35lbs)
Inv:
Irin Combat Shotgun -bayonet- (2/6 14lbs)
Kapre light rifle (14/15, in hand, 12 lbs)
field rations x5 (5lbs)
basic medical kit (5lbs)
.30 caliber rifle clips (15) x5, (1lbs) 
Fenrir energy pistol [7, 6lbs]
energy cell x1
Small knife (1lb)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
4 .22 caliber clips. [15, neg.]
Field surgery Kit (5/5, 15lbs)
ORS pack 2/3 1lb
Status: Somewhere in the woods, 2 Turns until you need a new host, Dazed, Multiple Hura Bombus seeds embedded in body.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 29/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: Virtue Landing Site, Bleeding (5 stamina damage per turn)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 03:50:53 pm

"Doesn't matter, it feels like a shower. I'll put you back onto the boss" Head for Dom and tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 03:55:01 pm

"...Hey, where the hell is Teague?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 03:59:13 pm

"Yeah, I don't trust a random voice over the radio either," Dom said as she stopped next to Taric. "You OK, James?" she asked the man. "We'll get you taken care of ASAP. For now we need to get the hell out of here before any more weird shit happens. Which way are we going, boss?" If Tarran didn't have an idea she'd suggest they keep going north... and keep an eye out for Teague, but who knew where he'd disappeared to in all the confusion?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 04:02:40 pm

"I have no idea."

Also, I think I know where the voice is. It's probably above the rainclouds, in the top part of this MASSIVE FOREST canopy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 04:06:11 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 03:50:53 pm

"Doesn't matter, it feels like a shower. I'll put you back onto the boss" Head for Dom and tarran.

They are already with you (Should have listed that in location changes.), and that rain is radioactive. Which wouldn't be as much of a problem if you had a leech. This could have been explained by the redhead of exposition had you stayed in town for more than five minutes.  >:(

Radiation is still in the μSv range but that will change rapidly as the downpour increases.

Quote from: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 04:02:40 pm

"I have no idea."

Also, I think I know where the voice is. It's probably above the rainclouds, in the top part of this MASSIVE FOREST canopy.

Wrong Direction, the canopy itself deflates and inflates (Complicated and clunky to meta explain) and so it would be very hard to store anything large up there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 04:08:52 pm

Whoops.

"Fine, we'll go. _{Bloody railroading plot...}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 04:12:19 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 04:06:11 pm

Which wouldn't be as much of a problem if you had a leech. This could have been explained by the redhead of exposition had you stayed in town for more than five minutes.  >:(

Well, we were kinda on a mission, you know. Normal people don't do stupid things like spend hours doing nothing but talking when they're doing a IMPORTANT JOB.

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 04:06:11 pm

Wrong Direction, the canopy itself deflates and inflates (Complicated and clunky to meta explain) and so it would be very hard to store anything large up there.

Ahh, so in the ground then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 04:19:24 pm

You don't have to, Everyone but James has a fairly high tolerance for radiation*. Just saying that you can't stay out here forever.

Also, for those interested parties the original species of Hura Bombum was Hura Crepitans

*Also, I'm playing radiation straight so even a dose of say... 6.5 GY (640[10^6] μSv) Would take about week to manifest the usual Severe leukopenia, high fever, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dizziness and disorientation, Hypotension, etc

 

Quote from: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 04:12:19 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 04:06:11 pm

Which wouldn't be as much of a problem if you had a leech. This could have been explained by the redhead of exposition had you stayed in town for more than five minutes.  >:(

Well, we were kinda on a mission, you know. Normal people don't do stupid things like spend hours doing nothing but talking when they're doing a IMPORTANT JOB.

EXACTLY, rushing off to find a talking ship (While touching) wasn't what I expected. I Expected to be able to get you guys slightly more prepared (Read, wearing something other than basic armor and having some clue what you were doing) before you went after this one.

Oh well. Ignorance is fun. Or perhaps Fin in this case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 04:22:17 pm

Oh god, NOT THE CREPITUS!

Cookie for whoever gets the reference.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 04:29:40 pm

I'd imagine our radio-bastard is actually IN our ship judging from some of the stuff s/he's said and the fact it's in out of the rain. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 04:33:14 pm

Radio bastard is going to get very nasty treatment then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 20, 2011, 06:10:06 pm

*cough cough* Raidation? Fuuuuuuuuuuuuu@#!

James prepared to bolt, annd he drew his Renfield and loaded it in case things got rough.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 06:31:26 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 20, 2011, 06:10:06 pm

*cough cough* Raidation? Fuuuuuuuuuuuuu@#!

Well... Right now you're only getting μSv every minute or so, just don't get stuck in when it really starts raining. (μSv = 10^-6 of a Rad.)

One is curious,

 1. Should I run the next turn right now since I've got time OR should I wait for Trol Again?

 2. Should I just tell you how the bloody forest works now OR should I set up a captain exposition moment later on?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 06:32:32 pm

1. Run it.
2. Captain exposition would make more sense IC.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 06:35:17 pm

1: Run it.
2: Exposition.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 06:43:37 pm

'Aight. I'll see if I can work it in again somehow. Running turn, around nowish.

Now Tarran, this time if you get a key REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE THE DAMN THING. Do not simply put in your pocket and forget about it when you walk past locked doors. You frustrated me greatly by passing up a unique weapon back at the facility as well as an ambush opportunity. For the sake of both our sanity I will start listing your keys and similar in the at a glance status instead of your inventories. (I removed the key from your inventory after the facilty got blown to hell since it was now useless.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 06:44:20 pm

What weapon was it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 06:47:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 06:43:37 pm

Now Tarran, this time if you get a key REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE THE DAMN THING. Do not simply put in your pocket and forget about it when you walk past locked doors. You frustrated me greatly by passing up a unique weapon back at the facility as well as an ambush opportunity. For the sake of both our sanity I will start listing your keys and similar in the at a glance status instead of your inventories. (I removed the key from your inventory after the facilty got blown to hell since it was now useless.)

Okay, sorry, sorry! I'm sorry I didn't remember something that had no use at the time. In addition, it was in the midst of Taric's porn attacks.

:|

Seriously, I'm not you, the GMer. I don't check over every little bit of this RTD, so I forget things. I'm only human.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 06:48:40 pm

1. OH YEAH RUN IT
2. I'm going with the crowd on this one too since it gives me moar time to play Dom. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 06:57:59 pm

Peacemaker

I've got the specs on a word doc on the desktop, give me a second.

Peacemaker (Unique)
(Single Shot) ?, Two handed
(1) ? Shot per power cell.
Cohesion Modifiers: ? (+12) Short, ? (Nil) Medium , ? (Nil) Long (Values in parentheses were for after you'd used the weapon or made a successful mechanics roll when examining it.)
Lethal Damage
Particle Weapon
Description: This weapon is two foot long mash of wires, conduits and Ceramic plates. It looks for all the world like someone jury rigged a manuevering jet to a power cell and then crazy glued it together with a Arc welder. On the Side of the weapon are a few simple words inscribed in the metal. "Ghandi's greatest hits."

Quote from: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 06:47:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 06:43:37 pm

Now Tarran, this time if you get a key REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE THE DAMN THING. Do not simply put in your pocket and forget about it when you walk past locked doors. You frustrated me greatly by passing up a unique weapon back at the facility as well as an ambush opportunity. For the sake of both our sanity I will start listing your keys and similar in the at a glance status instead of your inventories. (I removed the key from your inventory after the facilty got blown to hell since it was now useless.)

Okay, sorry, sorry! I'm sorry I didn't remember something that had no use at the time. In addition, it was in the midst of Taric's porn attacks.

:|

Seriously, I'm not you, the GMer. I don't check over every little bit of this RTD, so I forget things. I'm only human.

Are you kidding? I don't know the details of what's going on, as should be quite obvious by the fact that nearly all of the statuses are out of date.

PPE: That statement that you quoted sounded more bitchy and less funny than it did when it was in my head. Sorry man, stressed, the gist of that was that I'm putting keys in the HUD status now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:02:51 pm

Looks very impracticol and useful for trol.

Makes me glad that we dodged it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:03:06 pm

We could've totally given that to James now since he's taking over as the 'charge in shooting' guy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 07:03:19 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 06:57:59 pm

Peacemaker

I've got the specs on a word doc on the desktop, give me a second.

Peacemaker (Unique)
(Single Shot) ?, Two handed
(1) ? Shot per power cell.
Cohesion Modifiers: ? (+12) Short, ? (Nil) Medium , ? (Nil) Long (Values in parentheses were for after you'd used the weapon or made a successful mechanics roll when examining it.)
Lethal Damage
Particle Weapon
Description: This weapon is two foot long mash of wires, conduits and Ceramic plates. It looks for all the world like someone jury rigged a manuevering jet to a power cell and then crazy glued it together with a Arc welder. On the Side of the weapon are a few simple words inscribed in the metal. "Ghandi's greatest hits."

Oh gawd MEGA OVERKILL WEAPON _MKI.

Oh well, it was no use to me anyway.

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 06:57:59 pm

PPE: That statement that you quoted sounded more bitchy and less funny than it did when it was in my head. Sorry man, stressed, the gist of that was that I'm putting keys in the HUD status now.

Ehh, it's fine. Don't feel too bad.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:08:48 pm

It's cool Draignean, you haven't made an ass out of yourself like I have/continue to do on an irregular basis. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 07:12:53 pm

Thanks guys,  :-[

Annnyway What should Trol be doing right now? I've been totally unsuccessful in the past when I've tried to predict what he would do...

Tarran: Has No Idea
Taric: Acquiesces to an insane man
Dom: Follow Tarran, Keep an Eye peeled for Trol
James: Prepare to bolt
Trol: ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:30:52 pm

He should do something completely insane like dig out the seeds and eat them. ^^ It's what he would want.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 07:32:24 pm

He could also hug some more of those plants, thinking he had offended them.

Or run away. That's also an option.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 07:35:37 pm

(O.oc Okay, Trol is just going to continue to lay there dazed and I'm going to process this like a free action. Either of you are going to kill him.)

Tarran's Group, without Trol

Taric's acceptance, though lacking enthusiasm, makes the voice quite happy. "Wonderful! I'm glad you saw the right of things, killing you would have been such waste... Follow the lights, and we can all fall in love and nobody has to ever die." The deadheads continue to sway and hum but the prickling sensation on your neck abates by degrees. After a few moments a change in terrain becomes evident, the blue that was overwhelming the other glows fades except along a 4-8' swath of fungi. The obscuring and omnipresent glowing plant life makes it impossible to see the end of the path, you feel uneasy. Mostly because it is now quite obvious that whoever (Or whatever) is doing this has a degree of control over the flora of this place, definitely a thought fit to cause some discomfiture.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 07:38:24 pm

"I don't like this..."

Follow the light, Tarran! But with your Assault Rifle out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:39:13 pm

Follow the group with the Piru out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:40:31 pm

(Before I go IC, I just want to draw your attention to the humorous horror awaiting Tarran over in Cerberus IV, Draignean. :3)

"Let me go first," Dom said, taking point with the Abassy. She had the advantage of being a woman, which in her experience meant people always underestimated her and her physical strength. If anyone tried anything she had a good shot of overpowering the attacker and turning the tables.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 07:41:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:40:31 pm

(Before I go IC, I just want to draw your attention to the humorous horror awaiting Tarran over in Cerberus IV, Draignean. :3)

*Cries quietly*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:44:26 pm

Speaking seriously, you have no idea how amusing I'm finding that RTD. It's gotten several actual 'lol' moments out of me. Don't worry, I'll probably take some pity on you. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:47:07 pm

And it's only in it's fourth turn too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 07:50:18 pm

Wow.

It was ages until mine got even vaguely naughty bits in it.

Damn Serious I'm going to have to step up my game.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:50:59 pm

Village of nubile humans for me?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 07:51:49 pm

*Readies gun for suicide*

I've lost all hope in you three.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:52:31 pm

You just did?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 07:53:56 pm

I had some hope for Serious. Maybe even Draignean.

However, I just lost it.

Anyway, I never had hope for you for a long time. Not since your... porn shenanigans.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:54:12 pm

It's weird, that just seems to happen around me as I pointed out. It took like 63 turns for that to happen in the CvRTD and I think about 20 for Karres to land Iseri in Taric's Mass Effect RPG... What page number was Taric x Saun...?

@Ninja Tarran: Took you long enough to lose hope in us. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 20, 2011, 07:54:25 pm

Suicide? No! Slay the beast! *kills Taricus with an acacia whip*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:55:42 pm

^^ But put the gun away, you might get out of it without a scratch! I'm not rolling any dice until Riccto posts, since Jetsquirrel can be safely auto'd this turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:57:20 pm

*Psionically stops the whip and gives powder a heart attack*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 07:57:54 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:57:20 pm

*Psionically stops the whip and gives powder a heat attack*

At least it wasn't a porn attack. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:58:19 pm

Although heat can be pretty lethal. >.> You should thank him Powder, he just made you a lot more effective. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:59:10 pm

How did you think I gave him a heart attack >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 08:00:56 pm

...

Taric, honest question: Are you the son of an Elder God or somesuch?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 08:02:03 pm

Ascendant elder god.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 08:03:54 pm

Out of boredom I went back and found the post I mentioned a while back. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg2103355#msg2103355)

Besides we all know Taric is Mantorok.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 08:12:09 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2011, 01:30:27 am

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2011, 01:21:51 am

I guess I hit a sensitive spot. :P

I hate you.

I'm supposed to be the leader and you take the spotlight.

You got more wounded and survived last battle than me.

You got a girl.

You can modify weapons and make them far more dangerous than they once were.

You used FREAKING PORN as a goddamn WEAPON.

AREAGFHGHBTRREDVRRR I'M GONNA KILL YOU ONE DAY.

And just to bring up old wounds, THIS!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 08:14:40 pm

Still only two turns with a 5+1. Just saying. :3 (Still funny to me two months later. ^^)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 08:16:07 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 08:12:09 pm

And just to bring up old wounds, THIS!

Oh yeah, that rage. I remember that.

I'm still going to kill you some day.

Likely by sticking you with that evolution thing and dropping you off with only a space-suit on Pluto.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 08:18:35 pm

Oi, we can't get to pluto in the foreseeable future.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 08:28:39 pm

Somehow it's funnier to me that you're more concerned with getting to Pluto than Tarran trying to kill you. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 08:30:14 pm

It's natural for him to not care about the fricking Earth coming to smash into him.

He's much more interested in his pronz.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 08:31:49 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 20, 2011, 07:50:18 pm

Wow.

It was ages until mine got even vaguely naughty bits in it.

Damn Serious I'm going to have to step up my game.

Just now remembered I wanted to address this comment; it only happened that fast because people know that I'll either allow or encourage it. :3 Dom, however, is nevar going to get any 'action' in this RTD if I have a say in the matter... because I'm keeping her charisma as low as possible and bringing up the 'married!' thing every chance I get.

And we're all interested in his pronz. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 08:41:56 pm

Stop trying to mentally scar Sizier, it'll never work.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 21, 2011, 03:29:37 pm

Trollan I swear to God, if you don't post before tomorrow I will do worse than kill you.

Wolfchild, prep your character ideas, I belive you are next in line in the waitlist.

(On a completely Tangential note, is it weird that I have both the Downeaser Alexa and the theme song from muppet treasure island stuck in my head?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 03:30:45 pm

Question, how will wolfchild join us?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 03:40:37 pm

Another question, what can you do that's worse than death? As for wolfchild I imagine if he doesn't join us now (lost in the forest or sent along by the people/our allies in Hensfield to keep an eye on us or something) he will at the start of the next mission. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 03:42:06 pm

Psionic porn attacks. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 03:45:20 pm

I don't think those would work on Trol at this point. :-\ Anyone else, yeah, but he's so crazy he probably wouldn't even notice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 03:46:08 pm

Point, how 'bout being a moving root system for a tree?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 03:49:28 pm

Actually, yeah, now that I think about it those seeds could do any of a number of things. ...We'd better get to some shelter before we run into 'em. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 21, 2011, 03:49:54 pm

Things Worse Than Death:

1. Make those seeds germinate very quickly, rooting his still living body to the soil as he screams in agony and making his eventual epitaph read, "Raped to death by a tree."

2. Let him wander alone in the wilderness and go insane while being completely unable to affect the plot, but somehow staying alive as an insane vagabond forever.

3. Tell him the Truth. _{You Can't Handle the Truth}

4. Have him hallucinate a host of anklebiters that are all singing the same song a billion times.

Serious has the right of it, Wolfchild can either enter as a [Redacted] With no [Redacted] but with additional [Redacted]. Or He/She (Never can get that one's gender straight) can enter at the beginning of the next chapter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 03:51:30 pm

I'm voting for 5: All of the above :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 03:57:46 pm

You mean a bunch of midget vampires going "do do do-do do do do-do do do do do do-do do do?" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-26hsZqwveA)

If you actually follow that link and listen to the song you will probably hate me forever. Just giving you a fair warning.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 21, 2011, 03:58:42 pm

*Checks The plot*

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://www.khaled.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/good-news-everyone-450x315.jpg)
[Redacted] [Redacted] The [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] Important [Redacted]!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:01:02 pm

Ah, jeez, I never thought the [redacted] would [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] and [redacted]...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 04:02:52 pm

You two make me look sane!

Bloody [REDACTED]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 21, 2011, 04:03:58 pm

Exactly! It will cause a correlary reaction in the [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] and will [Redacted] to the [Redacted] up to [Redacted].

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 03:57:46 pm

If you actually follow that link and listen to the song you will probably hate me forever. Just giving you a fair warning.

What...

I...

Wha?

Quote from: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 04:02:52 pm

You two make me look sane!

I take that as a compliment. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:05:03 pm

Slow your role, Taric. Just because [redacted] is going to [redacted] doesn't mean it'll necessarily be bad for us. Just means we'll have to [redacted] and then take the [redacted] to [redacted], so it's a little extra work but it'll be worth it to raise our stats and get some shiny new toys. Right, Draignean?

QuickEdit: That track is the actual definition of an earworm. If you think you've got stuff stuck in your head now, just wait...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 04:06:08 pm

Err, don't leave the rachni cage open ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 21, 2011, 04:08:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:05:03 pm

Slow your role, Taric. Just because [redacted] is going to [redacted] doesn't mean it'll necessarily be bad for us. Just means we'll have to [redacted] and then take the [redacted] to [redacted], so it's a little extra work but it'll be worth it to raise our stats and get some shiny new toys. Right, Draignean?

Well yeah but then you've got deal with a quantum intelligence thats sole aim is to visit destruction up on you and your kind.

/Redaction failed, please clear the BS filter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:11:29 pm

Psh, all you gotta do to a quantum intelligence is trick into a philosophical quandary. It'll freeze it up and then we can safely ignore it. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 21, 2011, 04:43:49 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:11:29 pm

Psh, all you gotta do to a quantum intelligence is trick into a philosophical quandary. It'll freeze it up and then we can safely ignore it. ^^

Let me know how that goes okay?

AI 1: Prepare to die Human!
Human: Wait no, This statement is a lie! Hah, process that logical impossibility!
AI 1: No.. how...
Human: Haha! not so supe-
AI 2: *Shoots human in the back*
Human: *GUrgle Groan die*
AI 1: Oh geez, that one never gets old... Next time let me shoot him, funnier expression that way.
AI 2: Alright, but Let's do it in front of the security cameras, then we can watch it a bazillion times while we wait for the next group of idiots to attack.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 04:44:46 pm

Hey, how did you find me human?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:48:29 pm

Hmm, two of them? All right then, Abassy -> AI1, Slam 15kn 1' focus -> AI2, no more problem. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 21, 2011, 04:50:55 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:48:29 pm

Hmm, two of them? All right then, Abassy -> AI1, Slam 15kn 1' focus -> AI2, no more problem. ^^

Much more likely to work than the philosophical/logical/mathmatical quandary, if it won't stop you then it's unlikely to stop an AI. Much less the [Redacted].

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 04:51:29 pm

Bloody cerberus...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:53:35 pm

Cerberus has nothing to do with it. They stopped talking to me since I blew up the Collector's base anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 04:54:42 pm

Bullshit! you and your [CHOCOLATE] Cerberus buddies are all in on it!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 04:57:48 pm

My avatar's armor is indeed made of delicious chocolate. Anyway, so this isn't a complete thread derailment, what do you think we should do about the guy on the radio?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 05:00:36 pm

He's getting a porn attack.

Though what is you avatar this time?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 05:10:01 pm

I dunno, some random soldier-type image I had lying around. I briefly considered turning the armor green like the Doom guy but then realized he'd end up looking more like Master Chief. :-\ So, y'know, chocolate. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 05:10:39 pm

Looks more orange to me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 05:16:29 pm

Maybe my monitor settings are bad then...  I haven't messed with them in a while, but it looks a little brownish to me. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 05:17:27 pm

The darker areas do look brownish, it's the brighter, orangy areas that stand out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 05:25:26 pm

Ah, my eyes are really sensitive to light, so I have my monitor's brightness settings turned down. ^^; That might be part of it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Dwarmin on May 21, 2011, 07:43:52 pm

SeriousConcentrate must have cave adaptation! D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Tarran on May 21, 2011, 08:38:57 pm

Dwarmin must have a case of Lurkerdom! D:

...

 :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Dwarmin on May 21, 2011, 08:54:59 pm

It's not lurking until I'm confirmed dead. O-o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 09:26:38 pm

That's true. Both to my having cave adaptation (sort of; I cut my left eye open when I was a kid and, well... y'know, lasting physical trauma and all) and Shiren/Dwarmin being unconfirmed KIA. I'd still bet he's dead though what with the severe injuries and orbital bombardment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 09:28:27 pm

OH GOD, ZOMBIE SHIREN O_O

SC: O_o, that's rough, how did that happen?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 09:38:21 pm

I was being a dipshit. :P Seriously, that's the cause. I was and still am to a certain extent hyperactive, and I had taken off my coat and was swinging it around while my brother and I were walking to the bus. Swung it the wrong way while taking a step forward and the zipper tag went right into it (it was one of those really small, thin rectangular ones they don't seem to make anymore). The weird thing was it didn't hurt for the first five, ten minutes, I just couldn't see out of it. (As an aside, if it had to happen to one of us I'm glad it was me, 'cause, well... I wouldn't want to do that to anyone else, let alone my big brother :D) I had to wear a medical eyepatch for a few months, and I took it off every time I was unsupervised 'cause it was uncomfortable and I was a dumb little seven-year-old. I'm sure it never healed properly, hence my inability to really see all that well in sunlight which leads to headaches. :-\

Got an injury to my other eye too, but that's more on the orbital lobe than the actual eye. Heavy toy to the brow, left a scar, can't close my right eye independently from the left. I had a !!fun!! childhood. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 09:40:13 pm

Ouch, the only injury I can remember that I had as a kid was a nail stuck in my ankle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Dwarmin on May 21, 2011, 09:42:43 pm

Double ouch. I remember ripping off my middle finger nail trying to climb closet shelves...and a broken collarbone when I rolled out of my bed.

It's amazing any of us survived at all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 09:44:38 pm

And I just remembered cutting my hand while climbing a fence, that was nasty.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 09:47:02 pm

Being a kid's a good time to get injured, you always seem to heal faster... There was the time I got shot in the neck with a BB gun. Got my bro back for that one by knocking him down later on and jamming his pinky against the headboard of his bed... feel kinda bad about it in retrospect because I'm a much gentler, more pacifistic person these days. At least in real life. In fiction of any sort I have no qualms whatsoever about wrapping someone's intestines around their throat like a noose and hanging them from a tree with 'em. :D

Injuries these days seem to stick and never go away. :-\

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Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 09:49:13 pm

Hey, I think that's the point of RPing. Lets you get that aggression out.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 09:51:42 pm

Also the point of the 360 about two feet to my right. :D

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Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 09:55:25 pm

I'd think that'll just make it worse, munless killing CoDers doesn't work the way I think it does... :P

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 10:05:18 pm

I don't play Call of Duty online. I don't want to deal with people who whine when you find a sniping spot and go to town. Let's see what I have on my shelf... Fable 3, Divinity 2, Tekken 6, Assassin's Creed 1/2, Mass Effect 1/2, Lost Planet 2, Smackdown vs Raw 2011, Army of Two 2, Bioshock 2, Resident Evil 5, Ghostbusters, and The Orange Box.. I also got Castlevania Harmony of Despair on the hard drive. :D

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Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 10:06:57 pm

I'm not going near my game self, SO MANY GAMES  :o

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 10:10:28 pm

lol. Is it big enough that if you accidentally tipped the shelf a little you'd be buried under the cases? :3

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Post by: Taricus on May 21, 2011, 10:15:05 pm

Not that big, it's two lines deep though.

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Post by: Draignean on May 21, 2011, 11:09:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 09:47:02 pm

Being a kid's a good time to get injured, you always seem to heal faster... There was the time I got shot in the neck with a BB gun. Got my bro back for that one by knocking him down later on and jamming his pinky against the headboard of his bed... feel kinda bad about it in retrospect because I'm a much gentler, more pacifistic person these days. At least in real life. In fiction of any sort I have no qualms whatsoever about wrapping someone's intestines around their throat like a noose and hanging them from a tree with 'em. :D

Injuries these days seem to stick and never go away. :-\

Oh Man, growing up... My sister broke bones, I got stitches. Generally in completely unconnected events that happened less than a week apart. She broke her finger in a door hinge, I got a bookshelf toppled onto the back of my head. (That one was priceless since my mother was the substitue teacher that day.) She breaks her foot landing a flying kick in Tae Kwon Do, I put my foot through a glass display case and cut it open in the next class over. I take a bad fall when my horse steps on a nest of ground bees, she takes a can of vegetarian beans to the face. We both get hit by a semi when pulling out of the driveway... It's miracle we didn't drive our relatives to madness. It's been awhile since I could actually claim injured without having to admit that it really wasn't that bad.

It says something that every single member of my family has a scar on the back of their heads.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 21, 2011, 10:05:18 pm

I don't play Call of Duty online. I don't want to deal with people who whine when you find a sniping spot and go to town. Let's see what I have on my shelf... Fable 3, Divinity 2, Tekken 6, Assassin's Creed 1/2, Mass Effect 1/2, Lost Planet 2, Smackdown vs Raw 2011, Army of Two 2, Bioshock 2, Resident Evil 5, Ghostbusters, and The Orange Box.. I also got Castlevania Harmony of Despair on the hard drive. :D

I envy your bioshock 2... No Morrowind/oblivion? I just got an Emulator for my laptop that lets me play a few of the old SNES games. Zelda and mario FTW.

Well, looks like Trol's pretty much done for, I'll PM wolfchild with the additional details of His/her/its situation

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 08:33:46 am

Got Elder Scrolls 3 & 4 for the PC and plan on picking up Skyrim after they make a game of the year type pack that includes the expansions they're most likely going to make. ^^ My PC may not be a graphical powerhouse but mods > graphics & Mouse/Keyboard > Controller any day for those games.

Jeez. >.> Hit by a semi?

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Post by: Draignean on May 22, 2011, 09:21:43 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 08:33:46 am

Jeez. >.> Hit by a semi?

Yeah, we used to live on a little house that fronted a backwoods highway, semi driver zoned out on a long run and never even saw us. I'm fairly certain the only reason that both of us walked away was that we were riding in this electric metallic blue truck that had been named Elvis. Made way before they started making car bodies out of aluminum, it drove like a tank, ate gas like a tank, and took hits like a tank. I miss that truck. :(

I'm going to be gone for most of today after noon, so update will be either early, late, or tomorrow. (Brilliance, I has it.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 09:29:47 am

I see. I guess I'm luckier than you, then. I've never had a serious car accident, just a few incidents that almost resulted in wrecks. Got pulled over by cops a few times but always got off with a warning. ^^ I'm not going to say anymore about that though because I don't want to jinx myself. I'll be looking forward to the turn. In a little while I need to check all three of my RTDs myself and see if turns need to be ran...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 22, 2011, 09:56:39 am

Hmmm.... My arm bones hav suffered.
Around 5 years old, I'm rolling down a hill, and I buckle fracture my arm.
Around 6, buckle fracture it again falling down stairs.
6 still. Jumping onto sliding door basement. miss and hti the patio. Buckle fracture. Arm. This one had to have pins put in surgically- which then got infected, and had to be removed and had to get NEW pnins it. This resulted in me on IVs for two day in the hospital.
STILL 6. Jumping onto air mattress. Missed. Buckle Fracture.
11 years old. Worst one. I'm on mah razor scooter when I hit a chainlink fence. I get a bayonet fracture. Went through 3 casts and a removable cast for school. Twas sucky.
12 years old, somehting completely different. Runnign down stairs. trip. Mouth meets doorknob. Stitches required for lip.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 10:03:14 am

O.o I've only broken a toe once and fractured a forearm, so you beat me there. Which arm was it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 22, 2011, 10:06:46 am

Both arms.
Two times on my left elbow, two on my right wrist, and the bayonet was my left forearm. WHich is my writing hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 10:23:44 am

I see. ^^; Wow, I got off pretty light as a kid for the most part...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Talarion on May 22, 2011, 10:46:49 am

Just curious, but what does the waiting list for this look like? Kinda wishing I looked at this earlier... It looks awesome! ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 22, 2011, 10:47:34 am

About to be empty, you could be in just now if wolfchild doesn't respond.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 10:51:25 am

Pretty sure the waitlist is wolfchild / Ahra / Talarion if you want to join. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 22, 2011, 10:53:29 am

Oops, I forgot about Ahra :-[

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Post by: Talarion on May 22, 2011, 10:55:50 am

I do. Looks like a very interesting concept. Count me in... I would post my character, but... 2 in the morning + posting from iPod. Too difficult right now. I'll post it probably after school tomorrow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Taricus on May 22, 2011, 10:57:29 am

Hey, late nights never stopped me :D

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 10:59:51 am

It's cool. I'm sure Draignean wouldn't mind just noting down that you're after Ahra on the waitlist and let you post your character later; that's how I handle things.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Talarion on May 22, 2011, 11:01:11 am

To be honest, it's more the iPod. So annoying to type on this thing!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 11:07:09 am

I'm sure it is. I don't have an iPod myself but I'm sure writing with it is a lot like texting with a cellphone... :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Talarion on May 22, 2011, 11:12:46 am

Oh it is... Except you can't feel out the keys, since it's a touchpad. And normally I touch type, so it's doubly annoying.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 11:14:04 am

I bet auto-correct is real fun too. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Talarion on May 22, 2011, 11:23:13 am

Oh lord, I have to erase and rewrite at least ten words per post. Even when I only write half that...  O_o...

Edit: Okay, I have time BEFORE school, so I'll put up my character sheet now.

Spoiler: Character (click to show/hide)

Name: Alexander Truskarn
Appearance: Alexander is a man of average height, weight and looks. His skin is pale, with a hint of tan, his eyes are hazel, sometimes closer to golden in color. His hair is dark brown, medium length, hanging over his face slightly. He has a faint scar on the palm of his hand, a thin line that stands out as many times paler than the rest of the skin.
Gender: Male
Profession: Freedom Fighter
Skills: 3 Stamina, 2 Fighting
Character Bio: Alexander was born and raised on Earth. His parents tried to teach him to fear the technocrats... but to him, they were always just some guys who tried to boss everyone around. He didn't like being bossed around. As he grew older, his family grew distant. This made Alexander even more disgusted; Not with his family, but with the Technocrats. He saw that they were the cause of this distance. So he did the logical, to him, thing; He searched out a group of 'Freedom Fighters'. Asked to join. Soon enough, he proved himself useful... Alexander isn't exactly quiet, but he isn't loud either. He has some intelligence, sure, but he isn't a super-genius. His main mental asset? The fact that he is stubborn, and prides himself on being able to win a staring contest with anyone he knows.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 2+1
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 2
Intelligence (Int): 4
Willpower (Will): 11

Just curious, what's the deal with psionics? Can you have them from the start, or...?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 07:26:11 pm

Uh, I think. Powder Miner opted not to, but I think since you're joining after the rest of us got 'em then you do. That's just the impression I have, anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 22, 2011, 08:28:30 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 07:26:11 pm

Uh, I think. Powder Miner opted not to, but I think since you're joining after the rest of us got 'em then you do. That's just the impression I have, anyway.

Depends on how you start, Powder had never gone through orientation, thus no control. (Honestly I expected one of the other to have oriented him by now, I guess the fact that their strongest empathetic is insane had a thing to do with it.) If you start as one of the unchained you'll probably have been oriented already.

Ho Humm... IDEA. Bad Bad Idea.

_{Seven characters... no too many... Hmm... will happen anyway. Might a well... NO can't let them in, they'll steal my lucky charms...}

I've got most of the rest of the day off, so you can expect a turn... Wolfchild is finishing its character, I just need to send him the rest of the information on Implants.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 09:12:44 pm

Wait, we can orient Powder ourselves? I was under the impression the machine had to do it. o.o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 22, 2011, 09:22:16 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 09:12:44 pm

Wait, we can orient Powder ourselves? I was under the impression the machine had to do it. o.o

You already had it done to you, from here it's memory transfer. He'd only get 1d4-1 (Depending on your success) points to spend on new skills instead of five but it'd work.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 10:03:54 pm

What if all three of us remaining tried to combine our ability to teach him at the same time?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 22, 2011, 11:59:53 pm

So, if giving him 50 years of knowledge from one mind didn't have enough that could go wrong, you're going to give him 150 years of information from the viewpoints of three different people?

Nothing can go wrong with that plan whatsoever.

A: You all get Great rolls rolls, he gets training equal to or greater than yours.

B: You average good to okay, his shadow gets a roll, he may get 1d4+1 skill points to spend

C: You average okay to bad, his shadow gets a roll, bad shit may happen.

D: You fuck up, his shadow makes a roll. Bad shit will ensue in raging torrents of crap. Probably culminating in James' complete schitzophrenia.


Wolfchilds character is in.

Prep for being slimed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 12:05:18 am

I meant more along the lines of, say, two guys holding your arms while the third punches you in the gut/goes through your pockets (as in Tarran and I, who aren't as good at empathetics, just keep his mind open while Taric teaches him). ...I'm sorry but there was no way I could type that and make it sound proper at ALL. :-[

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Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 12:13:23 am

So...

The girl and the Captain are going to pin the new kid down while the sociopath violates his mental ass?

....W

......T

.........F

It's a good thing you're about to be hit by a meteor. James, you can thank me later.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 12:19:40 am

Would you prefer Tarran and Taric hold him down while the deviation-violent behavior chick named DOM who has no finesse whatsoever tries it? ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Zako on May 23, 2011, 01:09:15 am

Oh mah gawd...

You guys are fucking cripples when compared to me! Not one broken bone in my life, and I'm 20. The worst I have had was having a half dislocated right shoulder which popped itself back in when i rolled over the floor in agony.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 01:38:47 am

Trol Grane

[GM Smite] The seeds in your body grow, dissolving the rich flesh for nutrients as they spread with startling speed. You try to scream but the paralytic has already frozen your larynx and your cries come as a rough wheeze. Delicately the new tendrils spread, avoiding vital organs and insulating vulnerable tissue, intent on making the most of their meal. The devil himself might shed a tear at the sight of that torment, in mirth or horror no man may know, but this alone is true. You will live a long life alone with your madness.

God have mercy on your soul.

Trol Grane, KIA. Raped to death by six trees.

---

Ashley Fey, Harry Nakamuno, Jordan Grey

The inside of the hotwired shuttle was cramped, uncomfortable, and inexplicably smelled strongly of fish. The three person assault team strapped back-to-back-to-back in the middle of the shuttle was getting slightly tired of the damn waiting. The course was made to look like a normal object that had gotten knocked out of the belt and had just happened to hit this moon by chance. This meant that they got to play loop the loop with every goddamn rock inbetween here and there just to make it look genuine. The conclave was braining this one WAY to hard.
"If we don't get there in the next ten minutes I'm going to start believing the first fucking deity I can think of just so I can hate him. Jordan shifted uncomfortably in his strap before continuing to whine. "The next time someone uses 'important' or 'vital' in front of the word mission I swear I'm going to shoot him." Jordan tried to shift again, the additional spinal grafting made it hard to get comfortable, and he gave it up again after a moment and pitched his voice into a falsetto. "Oh please mister soldier man, guard this hunk of junk through ten hours of nowhere while we think really Really hard about super import-"
The man to Jordan's right spoke up, cutting the other man off. "Jordan."
"Yeah?"
"Shut up before I rip your ass off, literally. Rip. It. Off."
_"Fag" Jordan mumbled before shutting up.
Harry managed to rein in the urge to remove various limbs from the medic, he counted to ten slowly before shifting his head to point mostly at Ash. "How much longer until this ship of yours breaks atmosphere?"
You check the display in front of you, not in the least surprised by the result. "As both of us know it's four and a half minutes since the last time you asked, six and change until we hit."
"Wake me."
Jordan elbowed him in the arm through the restraint. "Honestly? That's your best captain badass line for being six minutes away from crashing into a damn moon?"
If your hands weren't bound at your sides you'd be massaging your temples by now, or killing either of the others. Instead you exhale and count down from three-hundred-and-sixty, trying to tune out the two bucks butting heads in the background.

---

Tarran and company

Quote from: Tarran on May 20, 2011, 07:38:24 pm

"I don't like this..."

Follow the light, Tarran! But with your Assault Rifle out.

Quote from: Taricus on May 20, 2011, 07:39:13 pm

Follow the group with the Piru out.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 20, 2011, 07:40:31 pm

"Let me go first," Dom said, taking point with the Abassy. She had the advantage of being a woman, which in her experience meant people always underestimated her and her physical strength. If anyone tried anything she had a good shot of overpowering the attacker and turning the tables.

Quote from: James

Follow the yellow brick road

You follow the lights, the rain making colors soft and diffuse. Eerily beautiful and shadowless the path curves from time to time around solid objects or bunches of non-luminescent fungi. The glow shows no sign of ending as you walk, but nothing moves to strike you down or offer resistance, in fact the forest seems far too quiet. The muffled sound of rain landing on mushrooms and the soft rumble of sheet lightning arcing before the trees ground it out is the only sound you hear. After five minutes of walking [Int 4,3,5,2] everyone but James suddenly stops, feeling the same prickle on their skin. It's weird, not like anything you've felt before.

---

Ashley Fey, Harry Nakamuno, Jordan Grey

You open your eyes from your counting as the console beeps once, showing thirty seconds till impact. Hours of waiting as the ship had bandied about space boiled down to now. You hope that your modifications to the ship will hold together. Of course if they don't it's not like anybody is going to be in any shape to complain. "Ready, we'll touch down in twenty. Brace for impact."
Jordan, as usual, has to make a sarcastic comment. "Somehow I don't think that 'touch down', and 'brace for impact' should be used together. Just for future reference."
Harry's customary rebuttal is lost as you get ready to activate the jury rigged dampeners, the way they've been hooked should make them able to null pretty much anything short of a direct explosion. Of course the way they'd been rigged also meant they had about three seconds of life in them before they burnt out. If you're a second off either way then everyone may as well be dead already.
You control yourself as best you can as the seconds tick down, telling yourself that this won't be you dying if you fail, just another ridiculously expensive body. The thought isn't comforting.
[Will 3, Dex 3] The time comes, you hit the damn button. Your timing might not be perfect but there isn't time to worry about that now.

For a second you're weightless, you feel as though you're ground in immovable rock... The tubes of impact gel fire as the disguised pod breaks through the canopy, expanding into a mass beneath you an instant before you hit it. And the ground hits you back like a sledgehammer.

---

Tarran and company

You don't have time to wonder what the hell is going on, you don't have time to pray, you don't even have time to be moderately upset as familiar slime engulfs you up the the armpit. Then a meteor lands in the thickest section of ooze, instantly the entire blob of impact gel heats up and hardens, trying to disperse the immense energy. The gel beneath meteorite compressed to maximum in nanoseconds, transmitting a great portion of its massive force straight into the ground.

And through it.

The ground over the massive ant colony caves in, cratering down and out from the meteor. Panicked ants are engulfed in slime and begin suffocating. Out of all context your mind feels a grim satisfaction at watching the little bastards die. Then the ripple of collapsing earth reaches where you hang suspended in gelatin and you fall, following the UFO down into the crater.

When the world stops collapsing you can't see, you're covered from head to toe in evaporating muck and ant corpses. You have no idea where the hell you are now, but wherever it is you're pretty sure it ain't heaven.

---

Ashley Fey, Harry Nakamuno, Jordan Grey

After a moment you realize that the terrible noise has stopped, reality is no longer rending itself apart around you. You're alive. The pod is mostly dark, the console in front of you flickers only fitfully with an error message. You lay back for a moment, counting the pain from the network of bruised flesh as a blessing. You're alive.

You rest from the three second ordeal, wondering where the hell to start from now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 01:52:54 am

Dom recovered quickly and got to her feet, Fuath out. None of those crawly bastards was getting near her! Sweeping it this way and that, she took in the situation, then focused on the ship. Pissed, she stomped over to it and kicked the side. "OPEN THE FUCK UP, I AIN'T IN THE MOOD TO BE FUCKED WITH!" she roared, aiming the Fuath at the door. "AND IF YOU'VE BEEN SENDING US MESSAGES ON THE RADIO I'M GOING TO RIP YOUR SPINE OUT AND SHOVE IT UP YOUR ASS!" she added after a moment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 02:38:45 am

Ash responded quite quickly, "I don't know of any messages,m and seing as iv'e only recently managted to stop being fucked with, and just crash landed into a moon, I'm not in th emood to be Fucked with either, we will come out once we have regained our senses, And once we know it's safe

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 02:46:35 am

Dom kicked the side of the ship again. "Hell no it isn't safe!" she said. "You probably stirred up the damn ants and who knows what the fuck else." She checked over her shoulder to make sure nothing was sneaking up on their group. Something must have gotten Teague; he had vanished. Poor bastard... I'm glad the rest of us didn't have an allergic reaction to that shit, she thought. "Boss, you hear this?" she asked quietly. Tarran still seemed to be stunned. "Taric?" Still down at the moment. "...Evan?" Ah, shit. It's just me at the moment. Dom turned back to the crashed ship and asked loudly, "how many of you are in there?" I could probably take two or three of 'em, but if there's a whole squad in there things could get outta hand or somethin'. Better stall. "And what the hell happened, anyway? You get shot down?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 02:50:15 am

"What do you think happened!, and why do you want to know" Check equipment and get ready at the door in case this person turned hostile,

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 02:54:08 am

"I wanna know because you just about landed on us! Now, what's your affiliation? If I don't like your answer just know I can crush your whole damn ship like a tin can. With my mind," Dom warned. Maybe... thing's kinda big. Cain could probably do it, the Matriarch definitely. "Look, trustbuilding exercise, right? I'll answer one question of yours if you answer one of mine. The name's Dominique Wakeman." She took a deep breath but kept her gun trained on the entrance. Depending on who this guy claimed affiliation with, things could get hostile quick.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 03:03:47 am

Ashly didn't want whover this was to know who she was yet, or preferably the existance of her organisation at all, esspecialy if they were the Technocracy, but if they were somkeone that opposed the technocrracy she could not very well say that thats what she was, but she took the gamble that technocracy would not be trudging on the ground, so she decided to say the truth as far as it went "Well put it this way, it was the technocracy that shot us down", while extending her blades in-case her gamble backfired

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 03:09:50 am

Dom considered that. James turned out to be all right... "Seems like we get allies showing up in the weirdest ways," she grumbled to herself. First Evan had been incarcerated on the ship, and then this person literally dropped out of the sky. "Let's proceed under the assumption that I ain't exactly on speaking terms with the Technocracy either. So, gotta name?" she asked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 03:13:44 am

"Name's Ashley, I'm coming out now, afterwaking up my men, please do not shoot us, we can have a more civilised conversation face to face" Wake up harry and Jordan, grab our equipment and carefuoly leave the ship, be sure to retract the blades 1st

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 03:39:18 am

"All right. One second." Dom put away the Fuath and got out the Abassy, but left it lowered. Damnit, why's it just me? I ain't got that magnetism that the boss has, and Taric's so much brighter than me it's like the difference between a firefly and a sun, and at least James acts like he's got somethin' to believe in. I don't have that, even. All I got's muscle. I'm not fit for conductin' truces and shit... all I'm good for is the heavy liftin' and being another body on the battlefield... like Saun, and Trol, and probably Teague too. She took a step back for safety's sake.

I miss Earth... all the pantywaists talkin' shit at the bars, the jobs where you just moved heavy shit from one place to another and didn't have to think, didn't have to see your friends get killed... After the initial adrenaline of the crash had worn down, she was feeling drained. Too numb to stay angry and yelling. "Come on out. We'll talk out here," she said, watching the door.

Damn Technocracy... they took everything from me... and I just let it happen. They took Dad for drinkin' too much, they took Miguel for gamblin', they took my husband and never told me why, they took me 'cause they suspected I was a psychic... And Taric and Tarran and Trol, I bet the Technocracy took and took and took from them too. Dom waited to see who would leave the ship... and wondered what the Technocracy had taken from them.

(Didn't say anything about your appearance and stuff 'cause I don't have your character sheet handy at the moment. ^^;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 03:48:46 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 03:39:18 am

(Didn't say anything about your appearance and stuff 'cause I don't have your character sheet handy at the moment. ^^;)

Well im assuming Draignean will post it once i leave the shuttle thing

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 09:36:43 am

"What the hell happened? Urgh, goddammit as if we didn't already have enough shit trying to kil-... what the hell? Why is there a hole in the goddamn canopy and why the hell is a goddamn ship on a goddamn ant-hill?! Who the hell parked their ship so horribly?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 12:55:21 pm

"Glad to see you're OK, boss," Dom said, the relief in her voice when he started moving clearly evident. His survival meant Taric and James were most likely fine too. "Technocracy shot these people down. 'Least, that's what they're saying. I've been talking to a woman in there, her name's Ashley." She looked down and crossed her arms. "Still no sign of Teague, though. We might want to write him off, Tarran."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 01:08:03 pm

"Yeah, I agree. I doubt he could've survived on his own in his current state...

Anyway, Ashley, I'm Captain Tarran. Captain of this rag-tag group of partial-failures-partial-heroes you see now. Pleased to meet you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 01:48:18 pm

Great scene, everyone yelling at a shuttle that's been disguised as a nickel-iron meteorite while covered in slime. Taric, Powder, need actions.

Map is being generated, the people who are outside ship may wish to take a look around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 01:49:35 pm

Look around. And dance at Trol/teague's death.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 01:51:43 pm

You don't know he's dead, and technically he's isn't dead yet. Hell, if you wanted to I might let you try to find him and start seperating him from the trees if you wanted him back.

He's still just lost in the woods, being devoured by invasive trees.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 01:52:35 pm

I don't know if he's dead, He's gone though :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 01:53:30 pm

I'll see your 'disguised as meteorite' and raise you one 'we were also in a starship wreck and know exactly what impact gel looks like when one crashes.' Come on. Our characters aren't stupid, y'know. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 02:01:00 pm

Plus, what's the chance of a meteor evading the Giant's gravity, flying down through the atmosphere, flying through some trees, and landing on a ant-hill, intact without blowing up the entirety of the surrounding area?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Ahra on May 23, 2011, 02:03:04 pm

2 things 1. it had one helluwa shock absorber/airbag
2. wheres the waitlist?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 02:06:51 pm

Quote from: Ahra on May 23, 2011, 02:03:04 pm

2. wheres the waitlist?

http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg1960999#msg1960999

Look a little more carefully.

Anyway, it's a little outdated (freaking Ze Spy is still on there. He's banned, so there's no way he can play), blame Draignean.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 02:12:04 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 01:53:30 pm

I'll see your 'disguised as meteorite' and raise you one 'we were also in a starship wreck and know exactly what impact gel looks like when one crashes.' Come on. Our characters aren't stupid, y'know. :-\

No, i'd be pretty frickin surprised if you decided not to know what it was. The disguise is limited to enough to break up the ship's silhouette on any random sweep it might have passed through.

It's just the image that was funny.

Quote from: Ahra on May 23, 2011, 02:03:04 pm

2 things 1. it had one helluwa shock absorber/airbag
2. wheres the waitlist?

1. Yeah, spaceship airbags, plus the jury-rigged one shot dampeners, and the fact that the ground broke beneath the ship instead of stopping suddenly.

2. In my head.

Quote from: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 02:01:00 pm

Plus, what's the chance of a meteor evading the Giant's gravity, flying down through the atmosphere, flying through some trees, and landing on a ant-hill, intact without blowing up the entirety of the surrounding area?

Hitting the moon? Very VERY low, hence the reason they had to take a ten hour trip to make it look remotely real. Getting through Atmo, even lower. Flying through some trees, Good odds. The last is zilch were it not for the high-tech extras.

ASCII DRAW, WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 02:15:38 pm

Oh. Whoops. I thought you were subtly trying to tell us we weren't supposed to know what had happened. Sorry. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 02:23:07 pm

I have decided to not use subtle anymore, it failed fairly miserably the last several times with wildly unpredictable results. :P

Edit: Ho Hum. Immediate Map is mostly there... Rolling for which room the ship punched into,

[4]
 
Tell me child, how long has it been since your last confession?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 04:16:23 pm

Ooohhhh, bathroom?, bedroom while it was occupied? Evil genius plotting moon domination?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 04:23:50 pm

With a 4, I'd say right next to something awesome. Like the ant queen, or whatever was trying to screw with us earlier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 04:25:04 pm

But that isn't as fun.

Oh and I told talarion about the porn attack. He seemed to like it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 04:29:42 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 01:08:03 pm

"Yeah, I agree. I doubt he could've survived on his own in his current state...

Anyway, Ashley, I'm Captain Tarran. Captain of this rag-tag group of partial-failures-partial-heroes you see now. Pleased to meet you."

"Pleased to meent you too, i think, i am sorry to say i thought that that person over there" gesturing towards dom with head "was you're leader, what with the way she wass doing all the talking"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 04:35:33 pm

Dom blinked. "Me, leading these guys? Hahaha... ah, well..." she laughed nervously and looked down. "That'll never happen. Tarran's the boss."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 04:37:35 pm

"Yeah, that happens. But I assure you, I'm the leader. Dom's the talker. _{And the drunk.} Taric's the local... uhhhh... I guess you could call it 'psychological warfare' expert. James is... um... James. And I'm the _{somewhat failing} sniper and leader."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 04:39:12 pm

"Sniper, I haven't seen you use the AM rifle in a while!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 04:41:35 pm

"Well, you're no technocracy force being like that, so im a bit less parranoid now, My name is Ashley Fey and these are Harry Harry Nakamuno and Jordan Grey"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 04:48:30 pm

"Yeah, you're more like the run & gunner," Dom said, noting that he preferred the old cinema-hero style of firing with a gun in each hand. "And me, the talker? Pff. You're the boss 'cause you're the best at that out of us," she said, waving that notion away. "I'm the vanguard; I charge in first and take all the bullets for boss and the brainiac over here." She gave Taric a light, friendly slug on the upper arm.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 04:51:51 pm

"What bullets, everything apart from the techies is trying to eat us or kill us psionically. And I haven't seen those tech buggers in a while."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 04:54:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 04:39:12 pm

"Sniper, I haven't seen you use the AM rifle in a while!"

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 04:48:30 pm

"Yeah, you're more like the run & gunner,"

"The only reason I'm not using my sniper is because every damn combat situation so far is mostly close range combat. I mean, it's not like I can aim this damn thing in close range combat."

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 04:48:30 pm

"I'm the vanguard; I charge in first and take all the bullets for boss and the brainiac over here."

"Oh, and despite you supposedly being the vanguard, I almost always seem to take the most bullets. From that asshole with the Assault to the asshole with the sniper, I don't know why but I feel as though I'm a bigger bullet magnet..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 04:56:27 pm

"You're the leader, why wouldn't they aim for you. And it's not like they know what I've done to their precious tech"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 04:57:40 pm

"Wait, what did you do to thier tech, can you show me, im, curious about such things"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 04:59:56 pm

"This" Taric pulled out the frankenstein. "I did this, and the broadbeam itself is modified to such a degree that it's leathal once it's calibrated itself for the target's distance. Not to mention the improvements I can do to a suit of shield armour"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 05:01:57 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 04:56:27 pm

"You're the leader, why wouldn't they aim for you."

"How would they even know I'm the leader? As far as I know I wore the smaller armor. Plus, I'm a small guy, it's not like they'd think I'm a leader just by guessing."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 05:03:21 pm

"These are technocrats, they would have your data about you with them. And they know what you're insane enough to do"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 05:03:27 pm

"Hmm very interesting, i prefer to start from scratch myself though, i once made a lethal nailgun, 15 cm long nails, 500km/hour, 3 shots/second and quiet too boot, only problem was that it needed an air compresser to fire, but it made me feel a lot safer at home"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 05:05:11 pm

"And I guess that's why you're here then"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 23, 2011, 05:58:01 pm

James, after struggling for a few minutes, popped up over the gel. He took a large gasping breath. "Gah! What... What was THAT?!" James got up and moved the few yards he had gone back to them. He saw the newcomer "Who are you?" He followed the rest of the group if they moved.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 06:00:20 pm

Egads! Running the turn, such as it is, now to avoid getting behind in my own world.

James will be auto'd getting the goo off of himself, considering his past experience and lack of available options it isn't and unreasonable leap of logicality.

NINJA'd by just who I need!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 08:55:38 pm

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/5725/63478776.png)
Everyone is at the north end of the room. The room is 75 Feet long, and 65 feet wide, the ceiling is twelve feet up. Tokens of a sort should be up next turn.

The middle of the room is dark. (-1 to visual rolls)
The south end is very dark. (-2 to visual rolls)

Taric has spotted a door in the south end
Taric has identified the room as a Chapel of the Virgin World

Ashley Fey

After Ashley and Dom have finished making sure that nobody is going to be shooting anybody immediately Ash hits the mechanical disengage for the door. Fifty-six explosive bolts fire and the harnesses around you snap off, the smoking hatch falls off the side of the ship and into the slurry of muck, gel, and... real hardwood flooring? That's a new one.
"Honestly, what the hell." Jordan mutters to you as you start to get out of the ship. "We just happen to land within spitting distance of a group of breathers? This isn't right. Something is very frickin' not right."
Honestly you can't say he's wrong.

You make sure all of your gear is in place and hop the short distance off the side of the small pod to the ground, Jordan dropping beside you, followed closely by Harry. The group in front of you is dirty, torn, bloody in more than one place, and armed to the teeth.

After a moments pause there is a bit of light conversation. It all feels very surreal, talking about your achievements in the past while the four of them seem more than willing to tell you who they are. Your two companions seem somewhat taken aback by the sudden sharing session.
"Yeah, and I probably used to make little origami pianos out of napkins!" Jordan interjects after you and Taric finish talking about guns. "Now that we've gotten these amazing details of our lives out of the way how about you tell us how the hell you came to be out here in the... the middle of a... a" Jordan waved the hand not holding a gun around to indicate most of the dark and slime coated room while he searched for the right word.

Taric Sizier

[Intuition 5, Observation 6-2 darkness] "Chapel of the Virgin World." you supply helpfully to the sputtering man. Everyone turns to look at you. You point to a half crushed altar poking out from beneath the ship. "Symbols of Terra and the colonized planets, you turn and point to the floor where there is a lack of detritus. "real wood from Earth, leather kneeling pads." finally you turn and point to the double doors that are almost lost in shadow at the south end of the room. "Bigass metal doors engraved with the cliffnotes history of the church. It's really pretty obvious if you think about it." You shrug once and go back to looking around the room. The light is coming in from the hole the pod punched as it came down, widened courtesy of the expanding impact Gel. It's a good twenty or thirty feet back to the surface, not to mention that a good portion of that is swarming with panicked ants. Judging by the lack of lighting and lack of alarms the power to... wherever this chapel is connected to is out.

Tarran Smith

[Luck 2]You are interrupted from your wonderful lesson on the composition of Technocrat Chapels courtesy of the radio. "It's all wrong, I told you, I TOLD YOU! What have you done? I wanted to give you a chance, a wanted you to be a part of perfection, wasp, scorpion, spider, treacherous SNAKE! YOU'LL DIE FOR THIS!" The voice on the radio seems a mite upset.

Everyone is staring at you while your radio continues to hurl insults regarding your hygiene, sexual preference for species, and your heritage. The larger of the two men with Ashley speaks this time. "Foolish as he may be Jordan is right. I think Captain Smith, that you should tell us why you're here."

James Evan

You pull your head out of your ooze with shlucking sound, taking a deep breath of stagnant air that smells like it's been molding. Regardless of the fungus content you refill your depleted lungs gratefully, slogging you way to the group. You realize that there are more people than there should be standing over there. In lieu of more loquacious inquiry you simply demand to know the names of the newcomers, this is slightly a bad time considering Tarran's swearing radio and the brewing tension. [Luck 4] The big man relaxes slightly, and nods without taking is eyes off Tarran. "I'm Harry, that's Ashley, the sqawky one beside her is Jordan."

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 150/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 150/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Deulist Implants

Status:  Chapel of the Virgin World

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Full
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 150/150, Wolfkin SMG 18/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 100/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 12/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 5/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medecal supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 139/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 67/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Chapel of the Virgin World

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 100/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (?)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status:  Chapel of the Virgin World

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 88/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Chapel of the Virgin World 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 39/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status: Chapel of the Virgin World

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 09:03:37 pm

"Mind telling us what you're doing with all that nice gear? Unchained don't exactly have access to that kind of stuff...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 09:09:43 pm

"We're here because a butt load of shit turned an otherwise easy mission into a struggle for our lives. What we're here for is currently MIA. When we find it, I'll tell you more. I'm not in the mood to go through a lengthy explanation."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 09:13:32 pm

Dom waited until Taric and Tarran finished speaking, then turned to the group. "It's not any of your fucking business anyway. You three are the ones that almost killed us, so as far as I'm concerned YOU'RE the ones that owe US an explanation. You got that?" she said, looking at Harry and Jordan specifically. Ashley seemed to be a decent sort, or at least more willing to work with them than her testosterone-poisoned allies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 09:18:56 pm

My updates have become increasingly wordy of late...  :(

Trying to juggle who knows what and what I can and cannot say is a pain... Anyway who needs clarification on something just yell at me.
Wolfchild, you have near complete control of your companions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 09:48:52 pm

Did you mention what the implants that these three are loaded up with are? And I have a related request: Update the first post? ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 09:49:36 pm

Seconding that request.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 10:23:28 pm

"We are here to hurt the Technocracy opperations on the planet, and no we are Unchained, but we have nothing against you either right now i think we need to get out of here" Ash and her squad carefully advance towards the door alert for traps and other assorted danger

Edit You're characters probly dont know about the implants, but for the sake of you knowing part of what i can do, the 1st two cause my charge to go up as long as itsless than my health, and my health to go up as long as it's less than my charge, respectively.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 23, 2011, 10:30:29 pm

"Why would you have something against us? We're..." *Stares at clothes. "Oh, wait, are we still wearing these uniforms?"

"Uh, ahem, we're Unchained too. We're just in Techie clothes. Sorry for the confusion."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 10:32:54 pm

"No i was pretty sure you werne't techies, the fact you did not shoot us tipped me off, i was just stating that even though we are not unchained that we have nothing against you're group"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 10:44:33 pm

"Then what are you?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 10:46:42 pm

"To be honest we realy don'tknow what to call ourselves at this point"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 10:54:00 pm

"And where'd you get your equipment?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 11:36:08 pm

"from the installation we captured from the techies, and before you ask, we did that by infiltration"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 11:43:28 pm

"And how did you do that?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 11:49:43 pm

"Subverting the AIs But it is unlikely to work again and i don't know how the head honchos managed it anyway, I'm better with tangible things"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 11:52:26 pm

"Somehow I don't believe you, you don't get implants like those without being high up in the ranks of the techies"

AKA $10 on wolfchild being an operative.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 11:54:54 pm

So Taric, I take it you're wanting to make a detect lie roll against most of what she's said next turn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 11:55:48 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 11:52:26 pm

"Somehow I don't believe you, you don't get implants like those without being high up in the ranks of the techies"

AKA $10 on wolfchild being an operative.

you cant see the implants for one thing

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 23, 2011, 11:58:50 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 23, 2011, 11:55:48 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 23, 2011, 11:52:26 pm

"Somehow I don't believe you, you don't get implants like those without being high up in the ranks of the techies"

AKA $10 on wolfchild being an operative.

you cant see the implants for one thing

The lady has a point.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 23, 2011, 11:59:41 pm

True... although I'm with Taric on Ashley not being who she says she is. Detect Lie roll for me too, please. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 12:24:59 am

by the way, whats my reputation with [redacted]?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 12:31:56 am

Hmm, no bio posted (like a villain), high level technology, a [redacted] faction alliance... Yeah, Ash is NOT an ally.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 12:43:15 am

*Facepalm*

This is going to end bloody.

In a church.

Sombody is going to hell for that.

Huh, Was Trol missing before the 21st? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 12:55:16 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 12:31:56 am

a [redacted] faction alliance... Yeah, Ash is NOT an ally.

that was a joke, because you were already suspicious of me, anything i dont want you to know i can PM draig, but believe what you want

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 12:56:54 am

Hey, you're the one that put us in a church. Any desecration of holy grounds is your fault. :P

@wolfchild: All I'm saying we know more about the NPCs with you than we do about you. That's highly suspicious... >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 12:58:31 am

i made a damn bio, but drag didn't post it, however it has information in it you're not supposed to know so i suppose that's why he does not, of course if this interrogation continues that bit might just spill out anyway

edit: iv'e edited my character sheet, just removing the stuff you're characters dont know of yet (i mean other than personal background)Draigs already ahead of me

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:05:37 am

Quote from: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 12:58:31 am

i made a damn bio, but drag didn't post it, however it has information in it you're not supposed to know so i suppose that's why he does not, of course if this interrogation continues that bit might just spill out anyway

Yeah, it would have given a few things away. I'll [redact] a few things and post it on the first page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 01:06:39 am

oops draigs doing it il just quetly edit mine just incase i accidentaly forgot something

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:09:33 am

Even worse! You're actively collaborating with the GM like... no, wait, can't say the name yet. You guys are just going to have to wait a few turns in one of my RTDs to find out who I'm talking about. :3 (I'm not going to accuse wolfchild of anything further, just going to roll with it for the moment and see what develops. Why not, right? Still making that Detect Lie roll though since we hardly ever use that skill and I should start getting in the habit of trying it.)

Edit: I'd like to attempt to solve the puzzle. Motherless Sons make her a cyborg?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:11:22 am

It's up, just replaced a word here and there with redacted.

Of course that could be the cover personality that all the operatives get.

Or it might not be.

Or I'm trying to trick you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:14:17 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:09:33 am

Even worse! You're actively collaborating with the GM like... no, wait, can't say the name yet. You guys are just going to have to wait a few turns in one of my RTDs to find out who I'm talking about. :3 (I'm not going to accuse wolfchild of anything further, just going to roll with it for the moment and see what develops. Why not, right? Still making that Detect Lie roll though since we hardly ever use that skill and I should start getting in the habit of trying it.)

Edit: I'd like to attempt to solve the puzzle. Motherless Sons make her a cyborg?

Elaborate please... *Waits with bated breath for the detective reveal*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 01:18:03 am

those redacteds just make it more susipicious, i was just going to edit it a little so it made sense without them, oh well, too late now

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:18:25 am

...forcing me to explain myself... *grumble* I'll just post the bio with what I believe to be the Redacted parts actually are filled in.

Name: Ashley Fey
Appearance: Ashley's [Cybernetic] body is tall, quite ironical as her last name means little, but with what fey had come to be known the last name is appropriate, the body is slim but compact, her hair is neck length and a striking violet colour. Furthur increasing her strange appearance, her eyes are two different colours, the left green, and the right crimson. Her skin however is not unusual, just pail and freckly.
Gender: Female
Profession:Fabricator
Skills: Mechanics-1, Lying-1, Marksman-2, Crafting 2(including profession)
Character Bio: Ashley was always curious about the workings of machines and even created a few herself, including a gas propelled nail-gun, capable of propelling the 15 cm long nails at 500km/hour, leaving the muzzle and 3 shots per second, and she practised with it a few hours every day, fearing the day that some-one would tip off the technocracy to her construction efforts. Eventually, she is not sure whether it was pot luck, or that the technocracy eventually caught up with her, but she was captured and used as [a test subject for creating cyborgs that would obey the Technocracy unquestioningly but operate at a higher efficiency level than Deadheads, such as the ability to make tactical decisions on the battlefield that only a human could; robots wouldn't be able to think outside the scope of their programming], when the [Motherless Sons] finally freed her, she decided that she would fight for her own freedom, especially the freedom to create
Stats;
Strength (Str):3
Dexterity (Dex):7(Including Proffesion)
Endurance (End):6
Charisma (Char):4
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:24:45 am

Quote from: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 01:18:03 am

those redacteds just make it more susipicious, i was just going to edit it a little so it made sense without them, oh well, too late now

That's the point of the Redacteds.

Just editing it out is like actually hiding something, the redacteds are more like a stripshow. It's there and it reveals itself farther the longer you look at it.



Wait, I'm pretty sure I just compared what I've been doing an awful lot of in the past couple posts to stripping. Not sure how I feel about that. _{I feel pretty!!!}

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:18:25 am

...forcing me to explain myself... *grumble* I'll just post the bio with what I believe to be the Redacted parts actually are filled in.

Name: Ashley Fey
Appearance: Ashley's [Cybernetic] body is tall, quite ironical as her last name means little, but with what fey had come to be known the last name is appropriate, the body is slim but compact, her hair is neck length and a striking violet colour. Furthur increasing her strange appearance, her eyes are two different colours, the left green, and the right crimson. Her skin however is not unusual, just pail and freckly.
Gender: Female
Profession:Fabricator
Skills: Mechanics-1, Lying-1, Marksman-2, Crafting 2(including profession)
Character Bio: Ashley was always curious about the workings of machines and even created a few herself, including a gas propelled nail-gun, capable of propelling the 15 cm long nails at 500km/hour, leaving the muzzle and 3 shots per second, and she practised with it a few hours every day, fearing the day that some-one would tip off the technocracy to her construction efforts. Eventually, she is not sure whether it was pot luck, or that the technocracy eventually caught up with her, but she was captured and used as [a test subject for creating cyborgs that would obey the Technocracy unquestioningly but operate at a higher efficiency level than Deadheads, such as the ability to make tactical decisions on the battlefield that only a human could; robots wouldn't be able to think outside the scope of their programming], when the [Motherless Sons] finally freed her, she decided that she would fight for her own freedom, especially the freedom to create
Stats;
Strength (Str):3
Dexterity (Dex):7(Including Proffesion)
Endurance (End):6
Charisma (Char):4
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):3

You're close, but wrong on 2/3ds of it. I'm still impressed though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:26:09 am

Which one am I right on, the cybernetic body or the MS? I'm pretty sure it's the latter since you've name-dropped that faction like crazy. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:29:54 am

That would be telling wouldn't it?

You'll find out.  Tomorrow perhaps, now I must sleep.

Or penguins will devour my soul.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:30:55 am

Blah, you're coldhearted. >.> I'll give you all day tomorrow to post in Alter Someone's Life, but only because you told me I got one of  'em right. :3

Edit for clarity: That's me being sincere; I'm really not trying to pressure you or anything. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:39:06 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:30:55 am

Blah, you're coldhearted. >.> I'll give you all day tomorrow to post in Alter Someone's Life, but only because you told me I got one of  'em right. :3

Oh wait I'll do that now... Sorry.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:26:09 am

name-dropped that faction like crazy. :3

Hmm when did I do that, other than ages ago...

*uses search*

Fuckingfuck/#$R#%$%^@$%^@$%!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is the wrong goddamn faction name. I'm assuming the point you are referencing was the the goddamn ants.

I screwed up, and mixed up my factions mentally while I was writing. >_< That should be The Father. (Ashley knows it by a different name)

Sons, father, whatever. I had briefly wondered why I hadn't gotten a reaction out of you lot then for introducing something else strange but I wrote it off as bad writing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 06:02:44 am

Why do I have the feeling that there's shots going to be fired over this?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Zako on May 24, 2011, 06:13:30 am

You see, this is why I changed my mind over being a villian, specifically an operative! They are too smart to fool!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 06:14:44 am

Quote from: Zako on May 24, 2011, 06:13:30 am

You see, this is why I changed my mind over being a villian, specifically an operative! They are too smart to fool!

Yeah, that's what you want us to think I bet. (Paranoia increases 3%)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 12:39:09 pm

Dom: Detect Lie
Taric: Detect Lie
Ash: Be lie detected and make the necessary (if any) counter rolls. Sweep and move to the south end of the room with your group.
Tarran: ?
James: ?

Wolfchild, These are the theoretical Tokens for your team. (Any resemblence to characters from popular games/movies should be ignored, shut up. If you want talent go talk to serious.)

Ashley Fey, Couldn't make the eyes look red or green without it looking like they were missing.
(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3844/53559261.jpg)
Honestly, violet hair?

The graphic I'm going to use for Harry isn't on my laptop so he's postponed.

... And so is the one for Jordan.

Damnit.

Tarran, I'm going to have to find something for you as well, an image of tanks in a desert doesn't make a lot of sense on a map.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 12:48:27 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 12:39:09 pm

Tarran: ?

Meh, why not, Detect Lie.

Quote from: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 12:39:09 pm

Tarran, I'm going to have to find something for you as well, an image of tanks in a desert doesn't make a lot of sense on a map.

Heheh, indeed.

Well, I don't know what I envision this edition of Tarran as, and I suck at painting anything that isn't inanimate, soooooo...

...

Hmm, thinking about it, maybe if I just paint armor over as many parts as possible I may be able to make a picture that don't look like shit. I'll get back to you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 12:50:36 pm

:P Hold on, I got a small token you can use for Dom, just let me upload it. It's kinda dark though so it might not be visible against the map... I think I'll color a second version lighter and upload both, you can choose which one you want. @Draignean.

I can't wait to see it. :3 @Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 12:54:07 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 12:50:36 pm

:P Hold on, I got a small token you can use for Dom, just let me upload it. It's kinda dark though so it might not be visible against the map... I think I'll color a second version lighter and upload both, you can choose which one you want. @Draignean.

Woah! I'm going to be using your real full size avatars with brightly colored lines connecting you to your map location. Actually putting the pieces on the map would be a royal pain.

You'll have to all pick colors though, I hadn't thought about that yet...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 12:56:38 pm

Cyan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 12:57:37 pm

And after I got them all uploaded and everything. :-X

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/DomTokens.png)

Posting them just because, I'll choose orange for my color.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:06:52 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 12:57:37 pm

And after I got them all uploaded and everything. :-X

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/DomTokens.png)

Posting them just because, I'll choose orange for my color.

If I ever actually convert to a maptools format I'll have to beg and bake you cookies or something...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 01:09:49 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 12:50:36 pm

I can't wait to see it. :3 @Tarran.

Don't get your hopes up, I'm really, really sucky at these kinds of things.

Anyway, Blue, bichas.

Quote from: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:06:52 pm

If I ever actually convert to a maptools format I'll have to beg and bake you cookies or something...

Same.

Though I call the tanks if you ever need any. Or ships, those too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 01:26:54 pm

I could take some screencaps of the Friday the 13th NES game and edit the councilor's faces to look like our characters. Then you'd have small tokens you could place anywhere. ^^ Want me to give it a shot?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 01:44:05 pm

It's worth a shot, and better than brightly colored lines alone.

Where have I heard that game named before?

*One google without so much rat in it later*

Ah, the ten worst videogames of all time list... Never actually played it though. If it's worse than Shattered suns or Starship captains I'd probably jump up and down on it on reflex, so not seeing it is probably a good thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 02:00:24 pm

Mmm, it sucks, but it's also totally overrated as far as how much it sucks. Then again I'm an ardent Jason fan so maybe my opinion is a bit biased. I'll get on it though and see if I can do anything. ^^

Spoiler: Chattering About Friday the 13th (click to show/hide)

My older brother and I are 13th fans, and my best friend and his older brother are Elm Street fans, so it was kind of funny to go see Freddy vs Jason with all four of us. It was awesome though, and it was probably the best movie I ever saw in theaters because the crowd was so into it. :3 Still got the ticket stub in my wallet. On another slightly related note, Ft13 IV is the best one. Jason was at his most physically intense, throwing bodies through windows, running instead of stalking or teleporting like the later movies...

OK, I couldn't edit those to look good... :-\ so I did what I could with the standard RPGMaker2K RTP base. Here we are. ^^ First the small version, then a 2x version just in case. It's Tarran, Taric, Dom, James, Ashley, and then ten generic mooks in various colors to represent different factions or ranks or whatever. :P

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/D22TokensSmall.png)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/Bay12/D22TokensLarge.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 03:34:08 pm

Spoiler: First edition. I scrapped it after a few quick fixes (click to show/hide)

(http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/7035/forumavatar12.png)

Spoiler: Most recent edition (click to show/hide)

(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1131/forumavatar12imp1.png)

Changes from last edition: Fixed lighting error on bottom-left of the helmet. Lowered brightness on the left leg-plates. Darkened left body's camo a little.

Done. This is Tarran in Nameless Non-existant Hallway #77. What do 'ya guys think? I'll admit, I didn't use MS paint because I wasn't crazy or bored enough to do it pixel by pixel (Unlike Serious, the crazy son of a gun).

Personally, I like everything but the helmet, the hands and the body. The helmet is too bleh. The hands, I'm kinda hopeless on them. The body is way, way too thin. I think I'll change that sometime later. Also, it's kinda cartoony for me, but what can you do.

Anyway, if you want to know what I envisioned the armor like:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The entirety of armor underneath the plate is made out of tough camouflage fabric (which is slightly heavy). Won't withstand bullets or melee weapons, but will slow them down.
1 Helmet to protect your (very valuable) head. It is made out of thick metal with extra, disposable and replaceable square side plates. The glass is very thick. Note that the user doesn't have even nearly as much trouble seeing as you do of seeing his/her face.
2 Shoulder Plates to... well, protect your shoulder, and neck. It's small, and beneath your head, so unless you're aiming wildly down, it shouldn't bother you. If it does, it's easily detachable.
2 Forearm Plates to protect your Forearm when aiming and shooting (you'll very likely bend your left aiming arm's top in the direction of your target when wielding a two-handed weapon, and your right shooting/holding arm will also be pointed up. Try fake-aiming a rifle to see what I mean.)
2 Small Elbow Plates to protect you from the stray bullet and to also give you a small shield when holding your arms up to defend your head (more useful in melee than with guns...).
2 Metal Hand Gloves to allow you to interact with mildly hazardous materials, and to protect your fingers from stray bullets. The armor isn't that thick, though.
1 Chest Plate for protecting your most vital of organs (AKA those that you don't want to loose/get hurt no matter what. Your Heart and Lungs). It doesn't protect your stomach or those other organs, but then again they aren't as important and they are (I'm guessing) easier to replace. If you want to protect them, look for Heavy Body Armor.
1 Knife Holder for... um... holding your knife.
(Out of view) 1 Invisible Bottomless Backpack for if you ever find yourself unlucky and in an RTD.
2 Hip Plates to protect from bullets hitting them. You need to run away if things get ugly, you know.
2 Thigh Plates for the same reason as above. These Plates also have minor magnets so you can attach weapons to them.
(Out of view) 2 Knee Pads for the same reason.
(Out of view) 2 Shin Plates for ^^^.
(Out of view) 2 Metal Boots for walking. Allows you to walk in anything up to lightly acidic water, just as long as it's shallow.

Anyway, this image is, of course, subject to changing. Also, I will be using it for my avatar now just for the heck of it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 03:35:23 pm

Those are pretty good serious hard to miss who is who

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 03:52:40 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 02:00:24 pm

the standard RPGMaker2K RTP base.

What is...

My God.

Serious, one of these days I need to sit down and grill you on all the amazing utility programs you know about.

I must now waste the rest of my free time on something I didn't know existed until five minutes ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 04:08:38 pm

:3

I did the coloring on those manually, but if you want a link to a site where you can make similar stuff, here ya go. http://alex.ombra.net/charas/ You'll want charsets specifically, but you can always take a look at the other two generators for jollies.

@Tarran: I like it. ^^ Kinda reminds me of a cross between a pilot's uniform and light Mass Effect-style armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 04:13:15 pm

Tarran, It needs a bit of thickening on the torso, otherwise it's alright. And the proportions of the visor need to change a bit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 04:23:45 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 04:08:38 pm

@Tarran: I like it. ^^ Kinda reminds me of a cross between a pilot's uniform and light Mass Effect-style armor.

Thanks. I didn't base it on a Mass Effect armor, I based it on... something. I have no idea. I thought it was from Halo, but apparently I just thought it up on my own. Huh.

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 04:13:15 pm

Tarran, It needs a bit of thickening on the torso, otherwise it's alright. And the proportions of the visor need to change a bit.

Yeah, I know the torso needs widening. I'll fix that sometime.

The visor? Is it too small?



Also, TURN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 04:25:06 pm

Yeah, it looks too small from here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 04:59:26 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 04:23:45 pm

Also, TURN!

Also, POWDER!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 05:03:21 pm

Just have him dance, Detect Lie, hug killer plants, or something along those lines.

It's not like he's going to do anything else, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 05:07:20 pm

He could decide to search, leave the room, examine Ashley's Ship, grab the light from your bottomless pockets, etc.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 05:09:31 pm

Oh, wait, we're in a room? I forgot about that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 05:11:51 pm

Indeed. Can I put a 'search room' action after 'detect lie,' since you mentioned it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 05:13:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 05:09:31 pm

Oh, wait, we're in a room? I forgot about that.

Yes. The little picture in the spoiler at the top of last turn.

*Sigh*

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 05:11:51 pm

Indeed. Can I put a 'search room' action after 'detect lie,' since you mentioned it?

Sure.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 06:00:48 pm

I guess I'll leave the room if the group is. Middle school, sorreh.
And mah color will beh red.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 06:05:08 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 06:00:48 pm

I guess I'll leave the room if the group is. Middle school, sorreh.
And mah color will beh red.

Ash is sweeping to that end of the room but the group is still chit chatting. Updating the map and I'll run the turn with you trying to force the doors open.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 06:13:19 pm

D, before you post the new map, I updated mah avatar if you're going to use it.

(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5730/forumavatar12imp2.png)

As per Taricus, I widened the Torso, and the plate on it. In addition, I enlarged the Visor, and made the armor more damaged looking along with some additional lower-body extensions to the hip pieces. And I also made the SMGs more detailed, showing some lighted dots for the status of the battery and a cut-away. Finally, I removed the pink spots on the camo, as they were supposed to look like skin, but they didn't.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 06:15:28 pm

Looks good :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 07:01:23 pm

Since serious is awesome, and the tokens have a striking resemblence to the players, I'm posting a prototype map.

Should I add the additional lines pointing to the players or should I reserve those for combat where it will remove confusion?

Edit Uh yeah, Prototype image for your viewing.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7932/67923402.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 07:05:59 pm

Let's see how they both look and decide from there. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 07:10:51 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 07:05:59 pm

Let's see how they both look and decide from there. ^^

I hit enter and it interpreted that as 'post me now' instead of making a new line. It was meant to have the prototype on it already. It's up now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 07:12:16 pm

It looks good. The tokens stand out pretty clearly. ^^ I guess, reserve the lines for combat only would be my vote.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 07:12:31 pm

Just for combat. (For now though)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 07:14:59 pm

I agree taricus and serious

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 07:16:57 pm

'Aight, In combat all of your icons will be on one side, and enemy icons on the other.

Oh God Enemy Icons.

I have to find/create pictures for the enemies.

...What have I done?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 07:19:27 pm

Well, you got the 10 mooks, at least. ^^; Just tell us beforehand what the colors are supposed to represent and we should be fine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 08:10:43 pm

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7932/67923402.png)
The Chapel is 75 Feet long, and 65 feet wide, the ceiling is twelve feet up. The Hall is 70 Feet long, and 16 feet wide.

The middle of the room is dark. (-1 to visual rolls)
The south end is very dark. (-2 to visual rolls)
The North end of the Corridor is Very Dark (-2 to visual rolls)
The South end of the corridor is pitch black. (-3 to visual rolls)
 
James has opened the south door.

Tarran Smith, Taric Sizier, Dominique Wakeman.

Taric, Tarran, and Dominique listen intently to Ashley, making a few questions of their own and watching the expressions of her and her companions as she speaks. [Detect Lie ?+1, ?, ? Vs ?] Tarran and Taric aren't convinced either way, she doesn't seem like she's lying but there seems like more than enough for suspicion. Dominique however is absolutely convinced that Ashley is hiding something, something to do with where they came from. You couldn't point to an single detail that tipped you off, but you're sure it's there...

---

Dominique Wakeman

As the conversation stops for a moment you start sifting through the piles of slime and debris, mulling over what the woman said as well as your hunch. [Luck 3, observation 3] Apart from a few sloppy bibles there isn't much of interest in here... Wait... On the east side of the room you spot something odd poking out from under an overturned kneeling pad. You kick the leather pad back over with your foot, revealing the corpse underneath it.

Apparently before the pod broke through this place had been free of ants, and mostly free of contamination. The corpse is withered and shrunken, it looked like it had been severely emaciated prior to crinkling up. His clothing was simple but of good material, you can't tell much else about it from its current state.

---

Ashley Fey

[Intuition 3] You're fairly certain that the other woman doesn't believe you all the way, the other two... Well anybody would be a little edgy considering the circumstances. Frowning you motion for Harry and Jordan to fall in and move forward through the room. [Auto-success] It's a big church, considering that it's underground and all, and nothing dangerous seems to be lurking here. You and your team moves to the south end, having little in the way of difficulty with the darkness.

---

James Evan

You pass the three newcomers on your way to the door, whatever it is that you're going to need to do you're fairly sure you aren't going to be doing it in a church. The door itself has been barred, several long metal candle holders have been laid across the handle and wedged into the wall, preventing the door fro being opened from the outside. You shrug and remove the barricade, [Str 4+1 Vs Difficulty 4] pushing it back with some difficulty against the small pile of bodies on the other side.

Jesus... The corpses are bony and their clothing and remaining flesh is torn, [Observation 5] there is some evidence that the last ones to die had eaten parts of the others before they too succumbed. Trying not to think about that one too hard you peer down the corridor, it's dark, stinks of corpse, and you can barely see the end. Nothing dangerous seems to be lurking, but this place is starting to give you a heavy creepy vibe.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 08:11:30 pm

Will our icons on the side show health stamina, weapons/ammo, and status next to them?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 08:13:24 pm

"MY god, what happened here. What... defiled this place? Dear lord, a church should't look like this." James, chilled by the corpses in the church, explored on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 08:15:17 pm

Find a source of light. "I don't trust that new woman..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 08:17:09 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 08:11:30 pm

Will our icons on the side show health stamina, weapons/ammo, and status next to them?

Uh...

Yeah I suppose I could do that.

(This is going to snowball, I'm sure of it.)

[Draignean luck roll 6] D-22 snowballs out of control and comes back a year later as a video game, Deviation-22: Sins Of The Father. Draignean and the original players make millions.

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 08:13:24 pm

"MY god, what happened here. What... defiled this place? Dear lord, a church should't look like this." James, chilled by the corpses in the church, explored on.

Technically the only corpse in the church is the one Dom Found, the others are just out in the shiny connecting hall. The pod did a lot of the defiling on the way down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 08:19:01 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 08:17:09 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 08:11:30 pm

Will our icons on the side show health stamina, weapons/ammo, and status next to them?

Uh...

Yeah I suppose I could do that.

(This is going to snowball, I'm sure of it.)

[Draignean luck roll 6] D-22 snowballs out of control and comes back a year later as a video game, Deviation-22: Sins Of The Father. Draignean and the original players make millions.

BANNED IN AUSTRALIA DUE TO PSIONIC SEX!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 08:27:18 pm

Only if you play as Taric, and only early on, before Saun gets killed. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 08:29:08 pm

Hey, gives the player an incentive to play him :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 08:38:16 pm

Face it, you'd play as Dom. You know why? Third Person Camera + Male Gaze trope. (Don't act like you wouldn't, you already did like a hundred pages ago. :3) That and she's the only party member who has telekinesis and stuff. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 08:39:46 pm

"OK look,i know you guys do not trust me, everything i have said is the truth, although I will not pretend that it was the whole truth, but i do not trust you enough to completely spill my guts, it's not as if you people have told me ANYTHING" Ashly sighs then looks down the corridor, alright men, stay frosty, we dont know why these people died so better play it safe", proceed slowly down the corridor, "OY!, you guys coming!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 08:40:53 pm

Hey, I can do the male gaze bit if I'm playing as her exclusivly.

Also, NO CONSOLE RELEASE FOR IT >:( And turn SC?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 08:54:13 pm

"You know, you're awful defensive for someone telling the truth. Great job, I believe you even less. Eh, whatever."

Go into the building. Check the doors, see how many are locked and see if I can figure out which rooms they lead to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 08:56:19 pm

"Yeah, you're setting a lot of alarms off for me" Taric leant over to whisper to Tarran. "Ten RC if you can... Y'know..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 08:57:18 pm

*Whispers* "What?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 08:58:13 pm

*Whisper*"Wink wink nudge nudge"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:00:46 pm

"..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:02:06 pm

*Whisper*"Okay, I'll do it then..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:04:45 pm

"..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:05:10 pm

"What?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 09:06:40 pm

Sorry, off my game due to exhaustion and working on the CvRTD turn at the same time. ^^;

Dom finished looking around the room. "Yo, Taric, c'mere," she said, gesturing the techie over. "Check this out, what do you think?" He had recognized the church, maybe he would recognize the corpse's uniform.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:08:58 pm

(Normally speaking). "*Sigh* "Taric, What the heck are you going to do and what are you trying to get me to do? Tell me or I'll take off and smack you with my shoulder-plate."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:10:35 pm

"One moment dom!" *Whisper* "You get hit by the damned ship. What do you think?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 09:11:44 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 08:54:13 pm

"You know, you're awful defensive for someone telling the truth. Great job, I believe you even less. Eh, whatever."

Go into the building. Check the doors, see how many are locked and see if I can figure out which rooms they lead to.

"She, points at dom, gave me a look"

(my character did notice that dom didn't believe me)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:16:34 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:10:35 pm

"One moment dom!" *Whisper* "You get hit by the damned ship. What do you think?!"

*Detaches left shoulder-plate and smacks Taric with it*

Quote from: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 09:11:44 pm

"She, points at dom, gave me a look"

"Still not good enough for me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:18:17 pm

"You happen to be awfully dull. Did you go to school at all?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 09:19:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:16:34 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:10:35 pm

"One moment dom!" *Whisper* "You get hit by the damned ship. What do you think?!"

*Detaches left shoulder-plate and smacks Taric with it*

Quote from: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 09:11:44 pm

"She, points at dom, gave me a look"

"Still not good enough for me."

Believe what you want, i will let my actions speak from now, maybe if you earn my trust i will tell you the whole story, and one other thing answer or not it won't affect what i think of you, or at least i hope not, but what were you doing trudging through the forest that this place is under?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:20:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:18:17 pm

"You happen to be awfully dull. Did you go to school at all?"/b]

"Why you...!"

*Kicks Taric in the groin then slaps him hard with shoulder-plate.*

Quote from: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 09:19:38 pm

Believe what you want, i will let my actions speak from now, maybe if you earn my trust i will tell you the whole story, and one other thing answer or not it won't affect what i think of you, or at least i hope not, but what were you doing trudging through the forest that this place is under?

*Angrily* "Not now."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:21:48 pm

*Facepalm, then whispers* "Sex, you fool..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:23:14 pm

*Sigh* "What about it?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 09:24:16 pm

As an aside Jordan and Harry's opinion of Taric and Tarran's abilities as proffesionals is now dropping like a rock.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:24:56 pm

*Whisper* "What do you think I was talking about earlier?!"

Hey, they can't hear us! I think...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 09:27:17 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:24:56 pm

Hey, they can't hear us! I think...

No but they aren't blind to Tarran bitch slapping you with his armor and then kneeing you in the groin.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:28:49 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 09:24:16 pm

As an aside Jordan and Harry's opinion of Taric and Tarran's abilities as proffesionals is now dropping like a rock.

I highly doubt it was that high anyway.

Besides, it's a foolish opinion anyway. We're far, far from professionals.

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:24:56 pm

*Whisper* "What do you think I was talking about earlier?!"

*Glare* "No. Just, no. Besides, women aren't all as easy to... stay with. And besides, it was unintentional that time."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:29:57 pm

So unless they already thought I was a deadbeat, how is their opinion of me falling?

"Okay, your loss then. Unless you not interested in women..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 09:33:46 pm

Dom sighed loudly and in annoyance. "Nevermind, and I don't even wanna know what the pair of you are talking about." She stood and walked over to the TS's. "Let's just get going, huh? We don't have to trust this chick completely and we can split with her and her bozos first chance we get, but for now let's just work with her, all right? And put your shoulder plate back on, you look weird without it boss." She pushed past them and jogged ahead to catch up with James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:37:05 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:29:57 pm

"Okay, your loss then. Unless you not interested in women..."

*Glare* "You do know there are two women in the same room, right?"

*Puts shoulder-plate back on and turns around, walking away* "Whatever."

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 09:33:46 pm

And put your shoulder plate back on, you look weird without it boss."

"Huh? does a tiny piece of armor really make me look that wierd?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:38:13 pm

"I'm just saying if you aren't interested in them you can come see me." Head over to examine the corpse Dom found.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:39:23 pm

*Stares at Taric is shock and disgust, twitching one eye*

"Dom... keep him away from me for... at least one hour, will you?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:40:22 pm

Oh, some progress into making him insane :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 09:41:37 pm

Indeed.

Though, you still have a long, long way to go because he's pretty resilient and tends to just not care most of the time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 09:49:07 pm

Did you just proposition Tarran?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:50:01 pm

@SC: Yes, yes I did.

@Tarran: More where that came from then ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 09:54:28 pm

You should try one of Ashley's allies then, I mean they're NPCs. Much more likely to get those guys in the sack instead of Tarran. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 09:55:20 pm

Jaysus, Maury, and Jocelyne...

You know when I was talking about Taric mentally violating James I seriously didn't mean it.

No, I'm not doing a gay scene.

Never.

Never Ever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:56:13 pm

Holy! :o

Didn't think I'd scare Draignean over this :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 09:57:31 pm

p.s. as a player, i want you guys to know the secret, but i'm gonna make you earn it, i'm gonna roleplay afterall

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:59:30 pm

Fair enough. Still, it may backfire and shots get fired over this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 10:02:51 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 09:56:13 pm

Holy! :o

Didn't think I'd scare Draignean over this :o

Hey, I'm pretty secure guy, but...

No. Not writing it.

D-22 List of no-nos

No Rape, no intentional* gay sex, and... uh...

I think that's it.

Everything else goes I think.

*Trinny my be carrying a .308, fair warning.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 10:04:14 pm

Intentional? :3 How can there be unintentional gay sex? You're either going to go for it or you're not...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 10:05:50 pm

Ever heard the song Lola?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 10:08:05 pm

Oh, the crying game? OK. Damn, I feel drunk right now. :-\ That was unnecessary. True, but unnecessary. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 10:12:59 pm

You people scare me so much that I entirely forgot what I was about to post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 10:20:19 pm

Sorry! At least I can claim sleep deprivation. It makes me giggly and weak. ;D Seriously, I have like no energy right now. I should really probably just go to bed but I'm waiting on it to become a severe enough problem that when I finally give in I'll be down for like a day, see if I can beat my old record of 16 hours straight of sleep. :3

Woah, those are some horrendous typos.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 11:09:33 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 10:12:59 pm

You people scare me so much that I entirely forgot what I was about to post.

What, we've just got an Unchained Squad captain who dual wields, doesn't get innuendo, is a prude, and who keeps touching a bi-sociopath-laser sniper's crotch at various points in the story.

Who would be scared by that?

Hmm...

Is that everyone?

Ye Gods I think it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 11:12:28 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 09:57:31 pm

p.s. as a player, i want you guys to know the secret, but i'm gonna make you earn it, i'm gonna roleplay afterall

Do I have to slap it out of 'ya with my shoulder-plate? :P

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 10:12:59 pm

You people scare me so much that I entirely forgot what I was about to post.

Yeah, they scare me too. :o

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 10:20:19 pm

Sorry! At least I can claim sleep deprivation. It makes me giggly and weak. ;D

Yeah, that tends to happen.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 10:20:19 pm

I should really probably just go to bed but I'm waiting on it to become a severe enough problem that when I finally give in I'll be down for like a day, see if I can beat my old record of 16 hours straight of sleep. :3

...Is it really worth it?

Quote from: Draignean on May 24, 2011, 11:09:33 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 10:12:59 pm

You people scare me so much that I entirely forgot what I was about to post.

What, we've just got an Unchained Squad captain who dual wields, doesn't get innuendo, is a prude, and who keeps touching a bi-sociopath-laser sniper's crotch at various points in the story.

Who would be scared by that?

Hmm...

Is that everyone?

Ye Gods I think it is.

...

...

...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 11:12:59 pm

Yay! Time to see if I can keep this carcass of mine afloat for just a little while longer! Unless you're not plannin' on runnin' the turn right now... that's fine too. :D Cause I mean if you are I'll try and stay awake long enough to formulate a reply ut as it stands stayin' awake's gettin' real problematic. ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 11:13:50 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 11:12:28 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 10:20:19 pm

I should really probably just go to bed but I'm waiting on it to become a severe enough problem that when I finally give in I'll be down for like a day, see if I can beat my old record of 16 hours straight of sleep. :3

...Is it really worth it?

Isn't it? :-\

Woah, it started rainin' real hard. Power went out for a minute. o.o I'm lightin' a candle just in case. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 11:18:38 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 11:13:50 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 11:12:28 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 10:20:19 pm

I should really probably just go to bed but I'm waiting on it to become a severe enough problem that when I finally give in I'll be down for like a day, see if I can beat my old record of 16 hours straight of sleep. :3

...Is it really worth it?

Isn't it? :-\

Not really. It's not like it's worth bragging about.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 11:19:28 pm

If you like sleeping it's totally worth it. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 25, 2011, 01:00:52 am

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/328/22822471.png)

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 24, 2011, 08:54:13 pm

Go into the building. Check the doors, see how many are locked and see if I can figure out which rooms they lead to.

You take out the handlight and flick it on, illuminating a broad strip ahead of you. You pass James as he stares at the varied corpses that lie strewn by the door, you can't imagine what would make people do that... Carefully you step over the bodies and down the hall, sliding door at the end is unpowered, but unlocked. [Str 5] You hall the door open and shine the light down both sides, the ornate metal tiling behind giving way to a more common system of plates. [Obsrv 3] The corridor is abandoned. Directly south there is another set of heavy sliding doors, the corridor continues east and west beyond the range of the light, though you think you see other branches off west.

Your radio is now almost strangely quite.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 24, 2011, 08:15:17 pm

Find a source of light.

Tarran has already moved ahead with his light, no chance of pilfering it now... You put the Frankenstein in your lap and start mucking about with the settings on the laser. [Mechanical 3+1] It takes you a couple of minutes but you manage to open the focus all the way up and keep it on. The laser will be useless as a weapon until you turn it back to normal, but it makes a decent flashlight. You take up a position in the corridor, shining a light on the bodies.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 24, 2011, 08:13:24 pm

"MY god, what happened here. What... defiled this place? Dear lord, a church should't look like this." James, chilled by the corpses in the church, explored on.

You follow Tarran, entering the the long hallway beside him and peering into the deep shadows to either side.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on May 24, 2011, 08:39:46 pm

Ashly sighs then looks down the corridor, alright men, stay frosty, we dont know why these people died so better play it safe", proceed slowly down the corridor, "OY!, you guys coming!"

You, Jordan, and Harry enter the Corridor. Looking at the corpses in the green light from the Unchained's gun. Jordan squats down and starts inspecting the bodies. [Int 4] "Very old, at least a year to dry out like this..." He pokes them and examines their wounds. "Dehydration probably, poison is another strong possibility, but poison victims don't often group... Little in the way of obvious breaks, and nothing to indicate knives or weapon fire." He sighs and rises. "Can't be sure, but I'd say the living ate the ones who died first. Nothing medical to back that up, just a hunch... Why the hell they were trying to get into the church is beyond me." He shakes his head, the sarcastic humor unable to vanish from him for long even in the wake of the bodies. "In my professional medical opinion, this is weird."

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 24, 2011, 09:33:46 pm

Dom sighed loudly and in annoyance. "Nevermind, and I don't even wanna know what the pair of you are talking about." She stood and walked over to the TS's. "Let's just get going, huh? We don't have to trust this chick completely and we can split with her and her bozos first chance we get, but for now let's just work with her, all right? And put your shoulder plate back on, you look weird without it boss." She pushed past and jogged ahead to catch up with James.

Tarran's already moving, and you follow him and the light along with James into the the long hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 25, 2011, 01:02:12 am

Sorry that took so long, lost my connection and couldn't get it back.  :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 25, 2011, 01:09:03 am

"Huh, call me paranoid, but this is starting to get creepy."

"Hey, you four *Points back down the hallway* get over here, we've got a three-way."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 25, 2011, 01:09:25 am

Ash mutters to herself "Ok, dehydration, not too odd, but still not exactly encouraging" She turns to taricus, "Hey thanks for the light, but i think it would be prudent to stick with the others" Ashley Follows the main group, with her and her men acting as a rear guard, just in case something comes down that other corridor

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 25, 2011, 04:37:42 am

Head to the main group, acting as as the light source for the rear guard.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 25, 2011, 07:33:29 am

"Crazy bastards. I'm willing to bet five RC this is where that guy on the radio was," Dom grumbled as she toed a dead body. "And, uh, no we don't, boss. Me, you, and James is never going to be a three-way." She shrugged. "Sorry." She checked her pockets to see if she had anything that could be used as a light source. If she didn't, she'd start going through the corpses, to see if one of them had a flashlight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 25, 2011, 07:46:52 am

"I heard three-way. What's going on in there?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 25, 2011, 07:51:49 am

"Nothing, just got a door here in front of us and passages off to the left and right."

:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 25, 2011, 07:53:15 am

"Oh, that three-way... _Damn"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 25, 2011, 08:09:44 am

With a sigh, Dom gave up on finding a light in her inventory. All she had was guns and a grenade. And a bit of food and the storage device with the romance novels on it, but neither were particularly pertinent at the moment. "I'm going to try opening these," she said, indicating the heavy sliding doors to the south. With a little bit of muscle I might be able to force 'em open.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 25, 2011, 08:51:28 am

"I guess I could help." James ram-charged the sliding doors.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 25, 2011, 09:40:36 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 25, 2011, 08:51:28 am

"I guess I could help." James ram-charged the sliding doors.

Err...

These slide open.

The only effect ramming them would have is to bend them so the won't slide easily, it's a good way to discourage pursuit, but not the best way to open them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 25, 2011, 10:59:31 am

"Taricus, get yourself a wife and leave us out of your porn dreams. Or I'll slap you with my shoulder plate again so hard you'll be in the hospital for a week. And I'll demote you to a rank lower than private."

Help Dom with the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 25, 2011, 11:32:36 am

"Oi, stay within physics sir. Band things happen to those that defy it..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 25, 2011, 06:56:22 pm

Going to have to wait until after midnight for an update (5 hours from now), VERY nearly out of bandwidth and uploading the images will cost through the nose if I run dry.

I'll probably write the turn and prep the maps before then though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 26, 2011, 01:03:46 am

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7299/34839024.png)

Dominique Wakeman, Tarran Smith

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 25, 2011, 08:09:44 am

With a sigh, Dom gave up on finding a light in her inventory. All she had was guns and a grenade. And a bit of food and the storage device with the romance novels on it, but neither were particularly pertinent at the moment. "I'm going to try opening these," she said, indicating the heavy sliding doors to the south. With a little bit of muscle I might be able to force 'em open.

Quote from: Tarran on May 25, 2011, 10:59:31 am

"Taricus, get yourself a wife and leave us out of your porn dreams. Or I'll slap you with my shoulder plate again so hard you'll be in the hospital for a week. And I'll demote you to a rank lower than private."

Help Dom with the door.

James and Tarran step forwards to deal with the doors, [Str 5+1, 2] between the pair of them the door isn't a problem. It opens onto a short stairway, leading down to a pair of double doors. How many damn doors does one place need? [Observation 3] In Tarran's light you're able to read an engraved label above the door, "Mavaren Memorial Garden".

Well that doesn't sound so bad.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 25, 2011, 08:51:28 am

"I guess I could help." James ram-charged the sliding doors.

The others have already gotten those doors, Darn. Hey wait, at the bottom of the stairs, more doors! You happily charge and leap off the top step, pulling into a flying kick. [Strength 5+1 Vs Blockage 4] You hit the right door squarely and it blasts open, filling the air with the stench of ancient wet rot, a great change from the dry smell of the other bodies. [Will 4] You manage to do little more than gag when you realize that the resistance against the door was a very rotten body, a body that broke apart when you forced your way through, spreading decayed flesh and bone over a broad spread in front of the door.

[Tarran Will 3, Dom 3] The other two gag when the smell hits them, can't blame them. Tarran goes in, giving a pretty good feel for the size of the garden.

Which is huge. The shadows extend beyond the reach of Tarran's light, though the cieling isn't far overhead. Instead of metal the ground beneath your feet is... just ground. Rotted, stinking ground covered in a light coat of long dead weeds, but ground. You can see several trees that were once carefully pruned, now lack of light makes them little more than chunks of rotten wood. The light also reveals several other corpses, in much worse shape than the others, apparently there's enough moisture in the air for them to putrefy rather than mummify.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 25, 2011, 04:37:42 am

Head to the main group, acting as as the light source for the rear guard.

You go with the flow, following Tarran into the Gardens. [Will auto-success] Mmm, rotten bodies. You toe through the exploded remains of the corpse that was jamming the door, [Observation 4] the pieces crumble at the touch of your foot, but under a chunk of what used to be the man's torso you see a glint of something shiny. Leaning down you find a pad, [Mechanical 3+1] definitely drained of power, and probably needing a through cleaning before anyone else wants to touch it.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on May 25, 2011, 01:09:25 am

Ash mutters to herself "Ok, dehydration, not too odd, but still not exactly encouraging" She turns to taricus, "Hey thanks for the light, but i think it would be prudent to stick with the others" Ashley Follows the main group, with her and her men acting as a rear guard, just in case something comes down that other corridor

You and your boys follow the tail of the group, making sure that nothing comes out of the darkness from behind. You hadn't expected this, stiff resistance and gunfighting yes, potential for the mission failing when you hit the rock a little to hard yes, dark and abandoned corridors filled with corpses was honestly not something you'd considered. [Luck 4] Nothing comes out of the darkness, and except for breathing and occasional talking there isn't a sound in the air.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 26, 2011, 01:14:29 am

"You know this silence is unnerving, i would almost be more comfortable if we were fighting, let's Not split up ok" Ashly and her men walk carefuly through the garden, sticking with the others and on the lookout for anything that may shed some light on what happened here "Also unless the guys out there died of a different cause than the ones in here, i don't think it was dehydration"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 01:18:19 am

Draignean, I suggest you post the map at the bottom of the turn so we don't view it before our actions. It spoils the surprise.

Anyway, "We should split up, but as little as possible, so we can cover this room more quickly and so we can flank enemies if they only attack one of our groups. First, someone close those doors so no one sneaks up behind. Dom, James, stay close. Ashley, lead your squad and Taric to the right, we'll go to the left. Make sure you don't aim your light in one direction for too long, don't let any potential ambushers get any opportunities. Don't go too far, either."

Go down the right (overhead map view). Make sure to constantly patrol the light around. Also, get an SMG out and into my left hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: wolfchild on May 26, 2011, 01:22:23 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 01:18:19 am

Draignean, I suggest you post the map at the bottom of the turn so we don't view it before our actions. It spoils the surprise.

Anyway, "We should split up, but as little as possible, so we can cover this room more quickly and so we can flank enemies if they only attack one of our groups. First, someone close those doors so no one sneaks up behind. Dom, James, stay close. Ashley, lead your squad and Taric to the right, we'll go to the left. Make sure you don't aim your light in one direction for too long, don't let any potential ambushers get any opportunities. Don't go too far, either."

Go down the right (overhead map view). Make sure to constantly patrol the light around. Also, get an SMG out and into my left hand.

"THat does make sense, alright boys were going with that guy that turned his gun into a flashlight" (Ash hasnt realy seen enough of taric to call him the creepyone yet)
Follow the plan in the quote, still looking for a way to make sense of this place though, and keeping one eye on taricus, and one of my men keeping one of his eyes on the other group

edit: just realised Ash does not realy trust you guys yet so i changed my action a little (its still basicaly the same but with a small sprinkling of paranoiya)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 01:36:41 am

"You sure, boss?" Dom asked nervously. It was true Taric was the only other guy with a light, but he was kind of a pencil-necked geek when it came down to it. If the other three were to turn on him - and she still wasn't sure they wouldn't yet - he wouldn't be able to fight them off. "Maybe you should hand me or James the light and keep Taric with you," she said. "But it's your call, if that's what you wanna do, then OK." She'd stated her opinion, that was all she could do. For now she stayed by Tarran's side, kneeling by a corpse to search it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 04:46:38 am

"Ohhhh, Found a datapad, bit broken but nothing I can't fix" Pick it up and keep moving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 11:01:49 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 01:36:41 am

"You sure, boss?" Dom asked nervously. It was true Taric was the only other guy with a light, but he was kind of a pencil-necked geek when it came down to it. If the other three were to turn on him - and she still wasn't sure they wouldn't yet - he wouldn't be able to fight them off. "Maybe you should hand me or James the light and keep Taric with you," she said. "But it's your call, if that's what you wanna do, then OK." She'd stated her opinion, that was all she could do. For now she stayed by Tarran's side, kneeling by a corpse to search it.

"He'll be fine. While those three don't strike me as very good friends, they also don't strike me as people easily ticked off enough to shoot a person.

Regardless, if they shoot him and possibly kill him, retribution will be swift."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 26, 2011, 12:22:18 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 01:18:19 am

Draignean, I suggest you post the map at the bottom of the turn so we don't view it before our actions. It spoils the surprise.

It is in a spoiler tag....

Still, I see your point.

Hmm...

I'm going to need a bigger image size. (My map for this floor of the facilty is like three 3500px sheets... the current image is only 1000px)

Making little corpses and doing light&shadow really takes some time, but it adds something to the atmosphere. (That and it disguises how badly drawn the corpses are.) :P

Working on the map, turn will be up later after powder posts.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 12:27:07 pm

Wait, you're doing all that by hand? :o Cool. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 26, 2011, 12:53:06 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 12:27:07 pm

Wait, you're doing all that by hand? :o Cool. ^^

Sorta...

*Sigh* I must now reveal how un-awesome I am... You just make your base image and then make a shader layer, you paint the shader layer with 90-98% opacity black. To give the impression of light you take an eraser tool and set it to 15-25% opacity and make rays originating from your light source, you then go back over that with a blur tool to make it seamless, and then you use a smudge tool to smear the light forwards slightly, feathering the edges to make it look better.

Colored light is a similar process but you add a third shader overlay onto the area you want to effect. The statics are just pixel art attached to a sub-layer (So they can be moved/destroyed/whatever without effecting the primary) that has its colorize settings slaved to the primary layer.

I can't do this kind of map in MSpaint. I'm just not that awesomesauce.  :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 12:56:29 pm

That's what I mean by hand. When I was doing maps in CvRTD I just took several screenshots of maps in Metroid: Zero Mission and altered the composition to suit my needs. Takes a little time and effort but not nearly as much as what you're doing. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 12:57:34 pm

Don't worry, D, I wouldn't be able to do that in MSPaint either. It's just not built for that kind of stuff. It's built for... very, very bare bones artwork.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 26, 2011, 06:08:10 pm

"I don't think they're hostile. If they wanted to kill us they might have done it already." James followed the plan Tarran made, pulling out his Renfield and loading it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 06:37:02 pm

I was bored. So guess what I did?

If you guessed that I improved my avatar, you are correct.

(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5730/forumavatar12imp2.png)

Draignean, if you're feeling like it, you can replace this one once again. I promise that this is likely the final time I'm going to edit my avatar. :P

However, I also did someone else. I did Dom.

(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/8151/domj.png)(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5730/forumavatar12imp2.png)
(Note that these are two images) Hey look, they match! Almost. The shadows are cut off. Oh, and her pistol hand is crooked downward somewhat weirdly for that pose. Whatever, I'll fix and fit them together when I make the final image (the final image is when I've made all of us).

As you can see, Dom's armor is in a lot poorer condition than Tarran's is. Oh, and say hi to her large Abbasy pistol.

One thing that's strange is that Tarran seems to be pointing his SMG... at Dom. That's just wrong, but whatever.

Anyway, yay Powder posted so now we can see how horribly we get mangled.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 06:42:43 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 06:37:02 pm

One thing that's strange is that Tarran seems to be pointing his SMG... at Dom. That's just wrong, but whatever.

The ponytail is a must, as it should be. ^^ But, uh, considering your previous luck with dual wielding, are you sure it being aimed at her is wrong? :3 Seriously though it's cool to see her in that style. ^^ I'll change my avatar to it... it'll be nice to use one made by someone else. :D

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Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 06:45:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 06:42:43 pm

^^ I'll change my avatar to it... it'll be nice to use one made by someone else. :D

^{_{Heheheheh. My plan to steal all the avatars from Serious is working.}} Thanks!

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 07:01:12 pm

 ic whut u did thar. I don't mind.

Anyway, do any of y'all (Tarran and Dwarmin if he's still lurking. Maybe Taric too, and Draignean?) want the map template thing I mentioned earlier? It'd only take me a few minutes to upload it, if you wanted to use it for anything. Just thought I'd offer. ^^

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Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 07:14:58 pm

Which ones? The faces?

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Post by: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 07:15:17 pm

I'd like to see it.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 07:35:20 pm

Nah, but I'll upload it anyway. I also put an example map on there so you can see how the pieces can fit together. ^^

Anyway, here's the link: MapTemplate (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/BaseMaps.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 26, 2011, 07:52:49 pm

I have already posted, going with your plan and drwaing my Renfield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 26, 2011, 08:49:43 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 07:35:20 pm

Nah, but I'll upload it anyway. I also put an example map on there so you can see how the pieces can fit together. ^^

Anyway, here's the link: MapTemplate (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/BaseMaps.png)

There needs to be an RTDers pack thread, Gimp, cinnamon rolls, map segments, generic tokens, etc... Hell to make, but very useful.

Writing, making necessary map modifications now.

There is absolutely no cause for alarm.

You party is in no danger whatsoever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 08:53:37 pm

^^ I wasn't worried about an attack, exactly, so much as Dom stubbing her toe on a rock, tripping, and thunking her head on the wall or something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 10:32:07 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 26, 2011, 08:49:43 pm

You party is in no danger whatsoever.

Knew it, I freaking knew it.

Well, it was bound to happen after several turns of no fighting. So it's not that much of a surprise, especially when you put us in a place like this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 10:33:37 pm

$10 on zombies or something like that.

$20 says I kill someone over scratched paint.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 10:37:17 pm

I'm going to take the blind optimism route and actually believe Draignean on this one. If something was going to attack us in this room, it already would have. I think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 10:38:40 pm

This is draignean though, he subverts and averts tropes like no tomorrow.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 10:41:41 pm

True, and I just now remembered that didn't he say something about ants a little while back? :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 10:42:11 pm

Zombie making ants!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 10:43:12 pm

You mean like ants that infest the body and control it, or a body made out of ants?

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Post by: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 10:44:17 pm

The first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 10:49:38 pm

Yeah, that's probably worse. Especially when you cut the thing in half with machine gun fire and then ants come swarming out of the parts. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 26, 2011, 11:04:21 pm

Hmm, decision.

With the light and shadows on the map, should I leave the parts you've already explored at half-light, or should a I put full shadow back on them?

(I lean towards full shadow myself, easier to hide big scary things secrets in it, but the halflight makes a sort of sense too.)

Turn is written, I just need to touch up the shadows, add some more statics, and put your tokens on the map.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 11:05:51 pm

Half light sounds better.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 11:08:05 pm

Half-light reminds me more of rogue-likes and such, so I'd say go for it, but if not then at least leave the walls clearly outlined. We should be able to remember where those are. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 11:10:14 pm

Half-light. So we don't have to go back several turns every time we want to see stuff we saw before.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 26, 2011, 11:34:14 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 01:18:19 am

"We should split up, but as little as possible, so we can cover this room more quickly and so we can flank enemies if they only attack one of our groups. First, someone close those doors so no one sneaks up behind. Dom, James, stay close. Ashley, lead your squad and Taric to the right, we'll go to the left. Make sure you don't aim your light in one direction for too long, don't let any potential ambushers get any opportunities. Don't go too far, either."

Frowning at the dark beyond the range of your light you exchange a brief couple of words with the leader of the other group, suggesting that you split the pair of lights up into two groups and come at the room in a pincer. She nods slowly, seeing the value of having a light source, and perhaps a hostage if things get rough.

Your Groups split in two, ready for whatever is coming.

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, James Evan

Quote from: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 01:18:19 am

Go down the right. Make sure to constantly patrol the light around. Also, get an SMG out and into my left hand.[/b]

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 01:36:41 am

"You sure, boss?" Dom asked nervously. It was true Taric was the only other guy with a light, but he was kind of a pencil-necked geek when it came down to it. If the other three were to turn on him - and she still wasn't sure they wouldn't yet - he wouldn't be able to fight them off. "Maybe you should hand me or James the light and keep Taric with you," she said. "But it's your call, if that's what you wanna do, then OK." She'd stated her opinion, that was all she could do. For now she stayed by Tarran's side, kneeling by a corpse to search it.

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 26, 2011, 06:08:10 pm

"I don't think they're hostile. If they wanted to kill us they might have done it already." James followed the plan Tarran made, pulling out his Renfield and loading it.

Your group waits on Dom searching one of the corpses before heading on. [Luck 6][Observation 4] Like all the others the corpse has rotted severely, breaking apart as you prod through its clothes with your pistol. Not much is left besides a powerful stench, jellied flesh, and... a couple metallic items in its pockets. A [Int 5] three inch long memory card as wide as your pinky, and couple of useless trinkets, scraps of metal with bits of torn cloth that used to be something nice once upon a time. Showing your find to Tarran you continue on with the group, Following Tarran while James postulates, of course you point out to him that so far the only 'they' were the corpses, rotten bodies aren't likely to cause trouble.

Your group moves forward, Tarran keeping the light moving to avoid unpleasant surprises in the dark. In the shine from your light you catch a bit of dull reflection, curious you investigate it. The shine turns out to be a pond, or what's left of one. The reservoir is less than half-full, and what's left is thick with scum. This explains why everything in here rotted instead of drying out. Around the lake is a thin path, it would have been quite pretty if the water was clear and the grass was green. And if it you know, lacked the corpses. Other than that you don't see anything interesting, bodies, dead trees, putrid water, just another day in paradise.

---

Ashley Fey, Taric Sizier

Quote from: wolfchild on May 26, 2011, 01:14:29 am

"You know this silence is unnerving, i would almost be more comfortable if we were fighting, let's Not split up ok" Ashly and her men walk carefully through the garden, sticking with the others and on the lookout for anything that may shed some light on what happened here "Also unless the guys out there died of a different cause than the ones in here, i don't think it was dehydration"

Quote from: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 04:46:38 am

"Ohhhh, Found a datapad, bit broken but nothing I can't fix" Pick it up and keep moving.

Taric fiddles with his new shiny while your group heads to the side opposite Tarran's group. After Ashley voices her skepticism of the dehydration analysis Jordan shrugs. "Six one way, half-dozen another. These probably starved, same root cause. One had no water, and corpses to eat, so dehydration. This is a lot harder to tell for certain, rot obliterates a lot of the obvious wounding, still... " He trails off as you walk, looking at another of the bodies as you pass. "If they lost power then they should have been able to get a signal to somewhere, hard to believe that the built a place with a chapel and a garden and it doesn't include a landing pad or a dedicated comms that runs on emergency power. Even if they couldn't get a signal out, couldn't take off, and couldn't restore emergency power they shouldn't have died like this... People would have walked if they had to, hell, they should have had the standard issue six month emergency supplies, and an S and R team should have checked this place out after a month of no signal. This makes no damn sense."

Your group pauses as Taric sweeps his light over a patch of what seems to be graves, though caved in tops indicate their shallowness as well as the desiccation of their occupants. Behind them is just a low ditch, partially filled with old bodies and the off brown slime of liquefied flesh. Apparently people stopped bothering with burial some time after the first several started dying. [Intuition 3+1] Taric, being the only man to even consider diving into a ditch full of corpse and corpse slime, doesn't think there's going to be anything useful in the ditches or the graves. If you take the time to bury a man, even in the slightest degree, you're going to have the time to go through his pockets for anything useful. [Observation 3] You don't notice anything else, but you feel that you're missing something...
   
The Voice

[Luck Roll 2] Tarran's radio crackles back on, the sudden noise in the grim silence makes everyone twitch for a weapon on reflex. "I apologize for the interruption, we have been having an... internal discussion." The Voice is different now, tone, the way it shapes words, it now seems professional, almost detached. A sharp break from the insanity of your previous conversation. "I apologize for not fostering the best relationship between us, things get difficult at times. You and your newest compatriots enjoying the scenery?" As it speaks you manage to resist the urge to whip around and look for something that's been watching you. Either it is very good at guesswork, or it knows that you picked up a few more people.

When you find whoever thinks it's a good idea to taunt you from the other end of a radio you're going to bash his head into a wall repeatedly. Or leave him alone with Taric for an hour.



(Dom Gets Item, Memory Chip)

 

Spoiler: Map (Those trees really don't show well in the half-light) (click to show/hide)

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4206/87939140.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 11:43:13 pm

"Shit. Too bad we ain't got anything to plug this damn thing in," Dom said, putting away the memory chip. Maybe it had some kind of journal or something that would tell them what happened here. "This is kinda fucked up, boss. I dunno." She stayed closed to Tarran and James just in case anything happened to pop out at them. "Which way you think we should go?" she asked. "If you asked me I'd say just keep going south, but..." she shrugged.

"Also I wish that asshole would shut up. He probably just heard Ashley and her guys over our radio and thinks he can be a smartass." Dom growled. "When I find him I'm going to bash his head against a wall until it breaks. His head or the wall, I mean, I don't care which."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 11:49:34 pm

"Dom, cover our rear. I don't feel any sense of safety anymore."

*Shouting to other group* "Stay as close as you can to the water, minimize the distance to us! Meet up at the bottom of the lake!"

*Radio* "What kind of sick shit are you? And why did you do it?"

Stay on the side of the pond, move south. Aim the light to the east until we hit the corner, then shift it south at the corner of the lake and move west.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 11:50:29 pm

"Something worries me about this. Maybe it's because these guys would've been looted before I got here though." Examine the corpse in detail, then search the room carefully.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 11:54:25 pm

"OK, boss." Dom nodded and equipped the Fuath. If anything attacked, it would be a close quarters fight, and the Abassy was mainly for mid-range fighting. With the carbine she could at least spray things down with acid to soften them up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 12:04:51 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 11:49:34 pm

*Radio* "What kind of sick shit are you? And why did you do it?"

"Me? I offered a choice, they chose. They lived and died with their choices." The voices changes, taking on the tone of a man lecturing a small child. "If a man is faced with two choices, a rocky ditch and a clear path, who's fault is it if he chooses the ditch? Is it the fault of the planners, the masons, the bricklayers? Is it the fault of his father, his mother, his God? No. His choice is his own, and the consequences are his own. Those you see chose their fate, and the blame for their single mindedness is theirs." Okay, not only is this guy crazy, he's the kind of believer that's best walked away from slowly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 12:22:02 am

"Speak clearly, please, or I'm turning this radio off. You have this one warning, no more."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Man that was a long post, Trol Dies, Ash joins.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 01:11:19 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 12:22:02 am

"Speak clearly, please, or I'm turning this radio off. You have this one warning, no more."

The voice laughs, actual warm mirth, not mocking laughter. "Child, warning me is unnecessary, and I don't think you're going to turn this line off... unless you merely wish to be contrary." The voice sobers, still kind but more serious and somewhat sad. "That however is tangential, to answer your question I asked them whether they wanted to live forever, or die alone. Most chose the first of course... but with every herd there are those who will run in the opposite direction, despite the cliff in their way." The voice gathers a power as it speaks, conviction. "This choice I offer to you and yours, I shall grant you life eternal, or you will die here. You're special, the place set aside for you is among the highest. Your life shall never end, death shall be as a shadow, passing each day without touching you, and with as little substance as a reflection. Do not be afraid, those who have been bestowed my gift are already on their way to collect you." There's a pause before it continues... "Those who've joined you, they are not included in my offer. Their choice was made long ago... I gave them a gift, I gave them freedom, and they spat in it my face. Their fate is decided."

Well that doesn't sound good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 05:45:05 am

"Shut that bastard off", ashly couldn't take it anymore, but the floodgate had oppened and she had to let it out, "So turning arround and telling someone that you have to work for you now after getting them to fight for thier freedom is being honest, you fuck! You're just another bastard with a god complex", She then realises that she probably should not have said that, and attempts to grap the radio with the intent to silence the voice

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 08:15:16 am

Quote from: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 05:45:05 am

She then realises that she probably should not have said that, and attempts to grap the radio with the intent to silence the voice

You're on the other side of the pond from Tarran, you could probably hear it, but you've got some distance between you and the radio.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 08:26:22 am

ok then ashly doesnt try to manhandle the radio, but she does get shouty if the voice speaks up again

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 09:14:30 am

"I was serious. I was going to shut it off, because up until now you told me absolutely nothing of value. Now that you have, define the 'cliff' you spoke of."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 11:07:23 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 09:14:30 am

"I was serious. I was going to shut it off, because up until now you told me absolutely nothing of value. Now that you have, define the 'cliff' you spoke of."

"It's a phrase from old earth, from before ballistic weaponry. Hunters would run large animals off cliffs to kill them, all because the animals were too weak to face what they feared. Those you see around you died for the same reason, they couldn't master their fears, they couldn't put aside their weakness long enough to turn aside from their destruction. Their fate was what they deserved, there is no place in the hearts of my children for fear."


EDIT: Honestly? I thought that one was fairly clear. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 11:22:09 am

"'Your' children? So you're a religious nut? You killed them all? Well, goodbye, I did not enjoy our talk. If you want to be friends, come back when you're more... sane. Thanks for trying to be sane, at least."

*Turns off radio*

"That guy was a nut job."

OHHHH BURN!

...I have a nagging feeling that this will bite me in the backside, but whatever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 11:39:55 am

"Thanks," Dom said. "That asshole was creeping me out." She kept her eyes on the back, but in near-total darkness there wasn't much she could see. "I'm thinkin' there's gotta be a way out of here. I mean he was messin' with Hoke, right? That means he got him down here somehow. So if we find the ship we should also be able to get out 'cause it'll be in like a hangar or somethin'." She glanced back at Tarran and James. "Anyway, what do you think that weirdo's problem is? One too many hits to the head or not nearly enough of 'em?" She was betting on the latter, since there was nothing wrong with people you couldn't fix with a few dozen punches.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 11:50:12 am

Well technically the ones he considers his children are the immortals, but close enough.

I'm not sure it's classified a religious nut, having your religion based on yourself makes it a little different. He's definitely insane as vibratin' spider though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 11:52:12 am

So he's relativly sane compared to us? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 11:52:49 am

I'd say he's a cult leader. Which may be worse, actually.

QuickEdit: Also, I don't think any of our characters are too crazy. Now, anyway. >.<

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 11:59:34 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 11:52:49 am

I'd say he's a cult leader. Which may be worse, actually.

QuickEdit: Also, I don't think any of our characters are too crazy. Now, anyway. >.<

He's even farther looped about and contorted than Taric, Cult leader doesn't quite describe him. He's... difficult to describe with redacting everything that's more than three letters long. 

It says something about him that were I to choose a individual name for this story it would have been, Deviation-22: Sins of the Father.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 12:00:42 pm

He's going down for incest then!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 12:06:03 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 12:00:42 pm

He's going down for incest then!

Taric, WTF.


Honestly, what the hell are you talking about?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 12:08:21 pm

Sins of a father. Unless I went completely off the rails :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 12:09:57 pm

Oh gawd Taric... you and your porn/sex.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 12:15:36 pm

Eh, he'll be eighteen in a few days, can't really blame him. Give him another six years, he'll mellow out of it. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 12:22:08 pm

I really hope I don't end up like him when I turn that age. D:

Also, six years is a looooonnnng time. D:

D:



D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 12:22:39 pm

Don't worry, I'm a fringe demographic when it comes to sanity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 12:32:03 pm

Yeah, that's true too. We'll see what develops. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 12:38:23 pm

Okay... When I start making quotes, don't assume porn. It's from the bible, Exodus primarily.

"...visiting the sin of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation..."

Or even better, the 17th act of corinthians from the Hell-bible. "The Sins of the Father can only be exceeded by the Sins of the Son"

Either way it fits.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 12:40:30 pm

Now all we need to figure out is what it means...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 12:42:33 pm

Hey, for once it WASN'T me that went there. Just Taric. >.>

If I had to guess though I would say it has to do with the formation of the Church of the Virgin World.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 12:45:35 pm

Hmmmm...

1: His (the guy on the radio) "Children" committed horrible sins?
2: Our fathers of our pre-Technocracy (AKA World War III) time's sins are being passed down onto us?
3: We're really, really nasty sinners?
4: Taric's great grandfather/great great grandfather loved porno?
5: This moon is my great, great grandson and it sinned more than me?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 12:46:46 pm

I'd say something, but i'd rather not get lynched...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 12:48:20 pm

I'll take #6: This guy's a total whackjob and the memory chip Dom found is our only hope of actually knowing what's going on here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 12:59:33 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 12:48:20 pm

I'll take #6: This guy's a total whackjob and the memory chip Dom found is our only hope of actually knowing what's going on here.

There are many memory chips, the pad that Taric found also has information on it. They hold assorted information about what happened here, some have passwords or other secret stuff on them.

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 12:45:35 pm

Hmmmm...

1: His (the guy on the radio) "Children" committed horrible sins?
2: Our fathers of our pre-Technocracy (AKA World War III) time's sins are being passed down onto us?
3: We're really, really nasty sinners?
4: Taric's great grandfather/great great grandfather loved porno?
5: This moon is my great, great grandson and it sinned more than me?

1. Meh Truish.
2. False
3. Truish
4. True
5. Totally.
6. Nah, explained above.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 01:02:58 pm

1. By not accepting immortality, right?
3. By not following the technocracy?
4. I can only imagine how the start would have went if it had been Taric's FATHER calling him from his workplace for help...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 01:03:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 12:59:33 pm

4. True

Oh dear god...

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 12:59:33 pm

5. Totally.

Oh my god, Johnny! I thought you had died from a decaying orbit!

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 01:02:58 pm

3. By not following the technocracy?

Likely from our mass murders, and Taric's sex without marriage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 01:04:07 pm

4. Please don't try what standards I have...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 01:14:38 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 01:02:58 pm

1. By not accepting immortality, right?
3. By not following the technocracy?
4. I can only imagine how the start would have went if it had been Taric's FATHER calling him from his workplace for help...

1. No, the Voice doesn't consider those who refuse to be its children.
3. More the murder and pillage thing you've got going. :P
4. Just a joke...

You guys are thinking of the short term plot.

A few of my key points to let you mull the story over while we wait...

1. The Gate is integral to the story, not just because it allows interstellar FTL transit between Sol and Eridani.

2. Psionics are integral to the story, not just because you have them.

3. The Father is integral to the story, but is not the big bad*.

*Technically there is no big bad, I don't like writing big bads. I like everyone to have a motivation, preferably something more than 'because I'm EEVVVIIILL. There is a big What-have-we-done though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 01:26:15 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 01:14:38 pm

There is a big What-have-we-done though.

I knew I would be the final boss :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 01:27:29 pm

4. Taric is not the Final boss.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 01:28:22 pm

Awww...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 02:04:28 pm

4. Taric's Porn Emperor father, on the other hand, IS. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 02:05:42 pm

:o

Is that going to make it into canon now?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 02:13:19 pm

One does wonder what happened with taric's father... Dead or deported, all we know is that he's not on earth.


No he's not a porn emperor, enough with the porn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 02:14:57 pm

...Sigh.

This guy's my dad then?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 02:34:50 pm

What? no. My incredibly improbable coincidences aren't THAT bad. Honestly I'd just written him off until you brought it up.

He'll probably get worked in as an independent crime lord at sol, close enough to porn emperor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 02:36:26 pm

:3 Indeed, although that still leaves the fate of one Mr. Wakeman up in the air.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 02:37:31 pm

Political prisoner.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 02:42:22 pm

The most likely thing. It just occurred to me that Tarran doesn't really have any loose ends. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 02:44:59 pm

He shot at Taric's mother. Don't think taric forgot about that ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 02:54:25 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 02:42:22 pm

The most likely thing. It just occurred to me that Tarran doesn't really have any loose ends. :-\

Yeah, that's unfortunate. Ahh, if only I could go back in time and spice up Tarran a little more.

Of course, since I filled in so little, there's still a load of stuff I, or anyone else, could make up. Especially since I didn't list my age! So there's plenty of room for expansion, which I'll fill in when I feel like it.

Quote from: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 02:44:59 pm

He shot at Taric's mother. Don't think taric forgot about that ;D

That too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:00:36 pm

OOC: Don't walk near any sharp drops next to Taric Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 03:10:48 pm

I'll bring you down with me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:12:16 pm

With what?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 03:14:54 pm

I'll use my high agility to swing around and grab you with either my hands or feet.

Failing that, I'll spray the entire area around you with bullets.

Failing that, I'll snipe you while falling.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:16:02 pm

The first option is the only one that would work. He'd just step back afterwards if you failed ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 03:31:22 pm

You know, if you keep insulting me you're going to be the one that has to watch out when you're near a sharp decline. Or when I'm aiming at an enemy in front of you. Or when you're walking through a hall. Or when I become friends with higher level officers. Or when I have no more use for you. >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:34:03 pm

You'll always need me >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 03:34:19 pm

Jeez. You know whichever of you got shoved, Dom would try to save them and, whether or not she's successful at that, turn on the guy who pushed them? :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:35:21 pm

Okay, so we do it away from dom and blame it on the technocracy ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 03:37:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:35:21 pm

Okay, so we do it away from dom and blame it on the technocracy ;D

Actually, there's no guarantee that Dom wouldn't guess/successfully Detect Lie.

We would have to... do away with her first...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:38:26 pm

Detect lie only works if we're lying :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 03:39:32 pm

Yeah. It would be lying, blaming it on the Technocracy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 03:41:02 pm

She'll just knock your heads together until you agree to play nice. >:D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:42:01 pm

What, can't lie if we don't say anything about it. Or also falsify some evidence

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 03:45:14 pm

If you don't say anything about it, she'll likely blame you anyway. Since, you know, not saying anything at all is quite suspicious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:47:05 pm

I'd just say "He died" and that's that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 03:52:07 pm

She'd ask "How". If you said nothing, she'd still find you suspicious. If you said "I don't know" it'd be a lie. If you blamed it on someone else it'd be a lie. If you said "I don't want to talk about it" she'd ask why and you'd just start all over again.

Think about it, there's absolutely no way to get around attracting suspicion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 03:54:03 pm

And nothing I can't distract dom off by telling her I saw the footage hoke took of her.

Granted, that'll mean a few broken limbs, but still.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 04:01:41 pm

You can only distract her for so long. She'll keep on asking, again and again, until she's satisfied with an answer. And considering me and Dom have a somewhat warm relation AND I'm the group's leader, she's going to ask often and WANT the answer.

Sorry, but you're kinda screwed in that respect. Distraction has limited use.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 04:02:35 pm

Hey, remember that she'd do the same thing in your case too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 04:10:41 pm

Yep. ^^ So you guys are kinda stuck in a rut for now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 04:16:33 pm

Up until I get power armour. Access code for it happens to be a few mental images from my mind >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 04:47:11 pm

I guess Dom probably is closer to Tarran than Taric. I mean the two of them did basically pull each other back from the brink of death and he's the leader. ??? Not that she dislikes Taric or anything, just that going by events that happened so far that seems like how it would shake down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 04:52:51 pm

Fair enough then. Still, blaming the AI should work.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 04:56:20 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 04:47:11 pm

I guess Dom probably is closer to Tarran than Taric. I mean the two of them did basically pull each other back from the brink of death and he's the leader. ??? Not that she dislikes Taric or anything, just that going by events that happened so far that seems like how it would shake down.

Plus, what would you do without my friendly fires to keep you guys in shape? :P

 :P :P :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 04:56:57 pm

Oh, enjoy some regular combat without being shot by our own side for once.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 04:59:04 pm

Bah, regular combat is for cowards.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 05:05:25 pm

Well you're an idiot. and don't try and use a comeback like that. *points to 18 INT*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 05:18:45 pm

I don't have to. *Points towards Combat Knife near your heart*.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 05:23:54 pm

You'll suffer *Drum roll* DEATH BY DELAYED HEART ATTACK FROM PORN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 05:31:06 pm

That's if you're faster than my knife hand...

Also, I've got a treat for you next turn in my RTD. You'll love it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 05:33:36 pm

Who says I'll do it right then, maybe I'll do it earlier ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 05:33:38 pm

Sure you wanna go there, Tarran? :-\ At the same time I'm wondering what it is, though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 05:37:15 pm

It's easy: It's what's unspeakable and yet makes everyone laugh? You did it to me before. Taric rolled a 1 to avoiding it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 05:39:13 pm

Dude, that's rewarding him. Make him fail to get it. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 05:41:26 pm

Remember,it's only bad if you don't want it. If I'm correct about what you're going to do there...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 05:42:04 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 05:39:13 pm

Dude, that's rewarding him. Make him fail to get it. :P

But... he rolled so good in it... it would be too cruel to do so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 05:43:06 pm

Ah, the benefits of being able to read things which makes men run in fear :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 05:48:55 pm

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8800/48388131.png)

(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/3492/15154637.png)

That is all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 05:49:37 pm

Huh?

...is that the boss or something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 05:49:56 pm

No, no, I mean make his roll make it not happen. :3

@Ninja Draignean: So these things are running about this creepy-ass abandoned church, huh?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 05:50:19 pm

Now it gets fun >:D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 05:51:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 05:49:56 pm

No, no, I mean make his roll make it not happen. :3

That's what I meant: It's too cruel to deny him his rightful reward for being the Lord of Porn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 05:52:24 pm

*cough cough* You gonna talk about the turn or are you gonna run it so we all get to see? >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 05:53:38 pm

I'm currently making it. I posted about it just as I finished Taricus' turn. Have patience, it's far, far from done.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 05:54:52 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 05:49:56 pm

No, no, I mean make his roll make it not happen. :3

@Ninja Draignean: So these things are running about this creepy-ass abandoned church, huh?

To clarify, no this isn't a church. The church was just one of the things on the R&R level of the installation.

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 05:49:37 pm

Huh?

...is that the boss or something?

No, not a boss. Just something that you may have to deal with soon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 05:56:33 pm

Rest and recovery level.

Also, could we repair the base after we've commited genocide on the current occupants?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 06:00:16 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 05:56:33 pm

Rest and recovery level.

Also, could we repair the base after we've commited genocide on the current occupants?

Yes, I thought you might like to be able to do that.

You'll need some manpower, but yes, it is repairable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 06:03:07 pm

Think that's a good plan guys?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 06:04:46 pm

Sure, why not? It'd be better to have a stable base hidden in the jungle and just use Hoke to go from place to place. I'm sure Dom would rather do that than deal with him all the time. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:05:14 pm

Why not.

Though, with those creatures, I have a feeling the mutation drug will be here.

It will be sooooooo tempting to use it for Fun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 06:06:52 pm

And !!SCIENCE!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 06:08:31 pm

hmm no-one comments on the previous knowledge about the voice, meh

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 06:12:47 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:05:14 pm

Though, with those creatures, I have a feeling the mutation drug will be here.

It will be sooooooo tempting to use it for Fun.

Those aren't mutants.

If you capture the facility and get the manpower to run it you'll be able to do all manner of things. Well depending on a lot of things... Like the politics of how you use the facility.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:14:14 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 06:08:31 pm

hmm no-one comments on the previous knowledge about the voice, meh

You said this:

Quote from: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 08:26:22 am

ok then ashly doesnt try to manhandle the radio, but she does get shouty if the voice speaks up again

So I had thought you meant you didn't really say it this turn.

Regardless, you have to do something epic or utterly horrible in this game before you can expect us to pay attention to everything you say. :P

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 06:12:47 pm

If you capture the facility and get the manpower to run it you'll be able to do all manner of things. Well depending on a lot of things... Like the politics of how you use the facility.

Ohhhh, can I haz wings? Tails? Lazor eyes?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 06:16:29 pm

I thought that was just yelling in general, not actually directed at the radio. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 06:19:34 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:14:14 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 06:12:47 pm

If you capture the facility and get the manpower to run it you'll be able to do all manner of things. Well depending on a lot of things... Like the politics of how you use the facility.

Ohhhh, can I haz wings? Tails? Lazor eyes?

Wings: Well they won't work, not unless you get a fourteen foot keelbone as well. Which might be awkward.

Tails: Yeah, if you want to treat yourself to Tarics ability to control the Mutagen. (Highest int of the party)

Laser eyes: No, for your own safety. Laser eyes is a terrible, terrible idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 06:24:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:14:14 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 06:08:31 pm

hmm no-one comments on the previous knowledge about the voice, meh

You said this:

Quote from: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 08:26:22 am

ok then ashly doesnt try to manhandle the radio, but she does get shouty if the voice speaks up again

So I had thought you meant you didn't really say it this turn.

Regardless, you have to do something epic or utterly horrible in this game before you can expect us to pay attention to everything you say. :P

well i was activly trying to leak some info about her while staying in character

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:25:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 06:19:34 pm

Wings: Well they won't work, not unless you get a fourteen foot keelbone as well. Which might be awkward.

Aww. Oh well.

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Tails: Yeah, if you want to treat yourself to Tarics ability to control the Mutagen. (Highest int of the party)

WOOO-Wait, Taric's going to be messing with the mutagen?

Oh dear. Well, I hope he'll get good rolls.

Regardless, I'm going to try for a tail with a bone blade at the end.

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Laser eyes: No, for your own safety. Laser eyes is a terrible, terrible idea.

;D

What about eyes that can see in the day or night?

A direct connection wire thing that allows me to connect directly (via brain) to a system?

Chameleon skin?

The ability to hear things beyond the normal human spectrum?

OH THERE'S SO MANY POSSIBLES ARGH!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 06:27:41 pm

Tarran, you're subjecting yourself to Taric. Think about it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:29:01 pm

It'd be horrible and painful, but eventually I'd become The Perfect Being. Because although you're a porn manic, you're still a genius, and still smart enough to eventually get things right.

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Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 06:31:09 pm

Or turn you into a deviant for porn ;D

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Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:33:03 pm

If you do that I'll give you a taste of your own medicine.

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Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 06:34:13 pm

Difference is that he'll enjoy it...

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Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:35:23 pm

Which will be good since I'll have the right mind to throw you into the machine yourself and hit random buttons.

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Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 06:37:23 pm

Throw him?! He'd jump in instead ;D

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Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:39:32 pm

Oh god, as soon as we get our hands on that machine things are going to go crazy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 06:41:44 pm

Officially requesting that that machine be broke and the only part that can fix is it on Earth, just to  save these two from themselves. >.>

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Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 06:42:21 pm

The current title says it all :D

@SC: No fair ... :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 06:44:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 06:41:44 pm

Officially requesting that that machine be broke and the only part that can fix is it on Earth, just to  save these two from themselves. >.>

AWWWW! But... then there'd be no fun!  :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 06:54:47 pm

You'll get all five of us killed with your craziness. @_@

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Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 06:56:22 pm

No we won't. Promise!

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Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 06:56:42 pm

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What about eyes that can see in the day or night?

Difficult to do, but possible. More easily done with implants.

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A direct connection wire thing that allows me to connect directly (via brain) to a system?

Implants again, or you could put some points into empathetics and do it now.

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Chameleon skin?

Yeah, but do remember that it is skin, not armor, and you have to stay perfectly still for it to work at all well. Standing around naked isn't the best defense mechanism unless you're a small reptile. More efficiently done with armor.

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The ability to hear things beyond the normal human spectrum?

Yes, though once again implants offer better control.

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Tails: Yeah, if you want to treat yourself to Tarics ability to control the Mutagen. (Highest int of the party)

WOOO-Wait, Taric's going to be messing with the mutagen?

Oh dear. Well, I hope he'll get good rolls.

Regardless, I'm going to try for a tail with a bone blade at the end.

How will you sit? How will you keep it from being chopped off? How will you explain it? How will the muscles attach? Will the spine extend through the tail? How will you strike people with it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 07:02:52 pm

Hmm. What about subdermal armor, Fallout 2 style?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 07:03:48 pm

Dibs on going full cyborg :D

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Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 07:07:54 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 07:02:52 pm

Hmm. What about subdermal armor, Fallout 2 style?

Very difficult to repair, sub-dermal shield generators are possible, though they'll suck down power.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 07:08:06 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 06:56:42 pm

How will you sit?

Just move it out of the way?

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How will you keep it from being chopped off?

Only using it rarely and quickly?

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How will you explain it?

That'll come when I need to explain it.

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How will the muscles attach?

Same way other animal's muscles attach?

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Will the spine extend through the tail?

A lesser, not vital extension, yes.

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How will you strike people with it?

Swing my body one way and swing my tail the other way and into their face? Stab them with it from up close?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 07:24:58 pm

What, like a xenomorph tail? Anyway, as for subdermal shielding. What we need to power it and how would that work? It sounds like a good idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 07:27:32 pm

Sit in a chair, if you extended your coccyx the requisite amount for a tail, and made the muscle base strong enough to support the whipping motion needed for a good strike you couldn't sit very easily, you'd need to sidesaddle pretty much every chair.

As for how the muscles attach, look at something that uses its tail as a weapon (and doesn't have an exoskeleton, scorpions don't count because their musculature is screwed to hell and can't be used in a mammal.) think iguana. The second thing is to think about your balance, tails play an important factor with that, and you don't have a lifetime of use in one to compensate. You'll be a newborn kitten testing it's claws for the first time.

The spine is important because of the sheer, mindblowing pain that comes out of spinal injuries that don't cripple. It'll be sensitive, and vulnerable to breaks.

How much coordination does it take to land a snap punch on a moving target? Adding new limbs means you have to learn how to do that kind of thing all over again, with muscles you've never used before in your life, and your species hasn't had in any form for many millennia.

New limbs aren't impossible, but they aren't the best use of the Mutagen.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 07:24:58 pm

What, like a xenomorph tail? Anyway, as for subdermal shielding. What we need to power it and how would that work? It sounds like a good idea.

Most implants require you to have an internal capacitor installed, that itself can be recharged with standard energy cells over time. As you live and breathe the capacitor will also gather a portion of your waste energy, very slowly recharging on its own.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 07:28:51 pm

How hard is it to install an internal capacitor?

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Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 07:32:27 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 07:24:58 pm

What, like a xenomorph tail?

Why not, could be fun.

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 07:27:32 pm

Sit in a chair, if you extended your coccyx the requisite amount for a tail, and made the muscle base strong enough to support the whipping motion needed for a good strike you couldn't sit very easily, you'd need to sidesaddle pretty much every chair.

As for how the muscles attach, look at something that uses its tail as a weapon (and doesn't have an exoskeleton, scorpions don't count because their musculature is screwed to hell and can't be used in a mammal.) think iguana. The second thing is to think about your balance, tails play an important factor with that, and you don't have a lifetime of use in one to compensate. You'll be a newborn kitten testing it's claws for the first time.

The spine is important because of the sheer, mindblowing pain that comes out of spinal injuries that don't cripple. It'll be sensitive, and vulnerable to breaks.

How much coordination does it take to land a snap punch on a moving target? Adding new limbs means you have to learn how to do that kind of thing all over again, with muscles you've never used before in your life, and your species hasn't had in any form for many millennia.

New limbs aren't impossible, but they aren't the best use of the Mutagen.

Well, nevermind then. There goes that plan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 07:42:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 07:28:51 pm

How hard is it to install an internal capacitor?

Difficult to just do, but with the proper facilities, ORS, etc. You might be able to do it.

Then there's a chance that you body will reject the implant, leading to ten kinds of fun for you. The mutagen can be used to reduce the risk greatly, if that fails then a steady diet of immunosuppressants can also inhibit the symptoms until you can dig it out.

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 07:32:27 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 07:24:58 pm

What, like a xenomorph tail?

Why not, could be fun.

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 07:27:32 pm

Sit in a chair, if you extended your coccyx the requisite amount for a tail, and made the muscle base strong enough to support the whipping motion needed for a good strike you couldn't sit very easily, you'd need to sidesaddle pretty much every chair.

As for how the muscles attach, look at something that uses its tail as a weapon (and doesn't have an exoskeleton, scorpions don't count because their musculature is screwed to hell and can't be used in a mammal.) think iguana. The second thing is to think about your balance, tails play an important factor with that, and you don't have a lifetime of use in one to compensate. You'll be a newborn kitten testing it's claws for the first time.

The spine is important because of the sheer, mindblowing pain that comes out of spinal injuries that don't cripple. It'll be sensitive, and vulnerable to breaks.

How much coordination does it take to land a snap punch on a moving target? Adding new limbs means you have to learn how to do that kind of thing all over again, with muscles you've never used before in your life, and your species hasn't had in any form for many millennia.

New limbs aren't impossible, but they aren't the best use of the Mutagen.

Well, nevermind then. There goes that plan.

It's possible, and it could be useful. Tail though isn't the most useful adaptation for our bodies. Regenerating sub-dermal armor (much easier to make it biological and maintained by the body than to have plates implanted), heightened metabolism, reflex enhancements, etc...

Implants are for macro work, the mutagen is for the micro.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 07:45:59 pm

Well then, looks like I've my work cut out for me.

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Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 07:49:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 07:45:59 pm

Well then, looks like I've my work cut out for me.

Focus on getting past the The Voice's Immortals first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 07:50:50 pm

Point. After that though... :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 27, 2011, 07:56:53 pm

"Those who have joined huh? If your immortality is the dream crap, consider no deal. I don't choose the second option either. I choose shoot your butt, complete with beatings. Guys, toss me an ORS sac please." James got ready for WCOMBAT!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 08:05:08 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 27, 2011, 07:56:53 pm

"Those who have joined huh? If your immortality is the dream crap, consider no deal. I don't choose the second option either. I choose shoot your butt, complete with beatings. Guys, toss me an ORS sac please." James got ready for WCOMBAT!

Dude.

The radio is off.

And it isn't the dream crap.

Edit: Oh Christ.

This means I may need to find renders for your guns, so I can do the whole display health, ammo, current weapon shenanigan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 27, 2011, 08:13:26 pm

James dun know that.

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Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 08:16:50 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 08:05:08 pm

Edit: Oh Christ.

This means I may need to find renders for your guns, so I can do the whole display health, ammo, current weapon shenanigan.

I can do the guns if you want. I'm decent to great with inanimate objects.

Also, how useful would carapace armor be?

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Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 08:42:39 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 08:16:50 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 08:05:08 pm

Edit: Oh Christ.

This means I may need to find renders for your guns, so I can do the whole display health, ammo, current weapon shenanigan.

I can do the guns if you want. I'm decent to great with inanimate objects.

Also, how useful would carapace armor be?

Very, it's stronger than heavy combat armor, less encumbering, and it regenerates. Still, even if it survived this fight you would NOT want this stuff.

Trust me on this one.

I think I've got a few things that could work, if I need anything new I'll definitely tell you. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 08:53:47 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 08:42:39 pm

Still, even if it survived this fight you would NOT want this stuff.

Trust me on this one.

Is it because there's going to be an enemy that digs itself underneath carapace or something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 08:57:36 pm

I'm guessing whatever made the immortals is virulent against anything living and organic. I'd say that we should watch out for the armoured immortals...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 09:21:47 pm

Probably not going to update tonight... :( but I'm going to run a systems check on the final renders.

(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/549/93135328.png)
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/4941/20710510.png)

Yellow is charge/Stamina, Green is health, Grey is armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 09:23:18 pm

Wait, those uglies are using FIREARMS?! FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-

Unrelated question, what rifle is it that the immortal there has?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 09:24:50 pm

Oh GAWD, horrid monsters wielding advanced weapons.

That is NOT good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 09:30:15 pm

Jormungandr assault rifle, same one as Tarran's.

They haven't even pulled the advanced tech on you yet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 09:32:12 pm

Jormungandr? Looks a lot different than wha tI'd thought it would be.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 09:32:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 09:30:15 pm

Jormungandr assault rifle, same one as Tarran's.

Huh? Then why does it have 25 rounds? I thought a full clip was 35.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 09:33:45 pm

Forboding omen I presume. Or they forgot to reload after they did their massacre of the base here.

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Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 09:38:26 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 09:32:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 09:30:15 pm

Jormungandr assault rifle, same one as Tarran's.

Huh? Then why does it have 25 rounds? I thought a full clip was 35.

Damnit you're right.

Hmm...

Taric what were you expecting, pick one from the set below.

(Yes I'm thinking of making a whole new rifle just to avoid making another image.)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2984/81807940.jpg)

Quote from: Taricus on May 27, 2011, 09:33:45 pm

Forboding omen I presume. Or they forgot to reload after they did their massacre of the base here.

There was no massacre.... *Ominous music*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 09:42:20 pm

I suggest you use the bottom-middle one or the top-right one for the Jormungandr. The one you're using's clip is kinda small for 35 rounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 09:43:32 pm

Yeah, it does look more like an energy weapon, the reason I chose it was that the barrel looked more gauss than the others.

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Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 09:49:57 pm

Well, you, I, or anyone else with an advanced editing program could always do some mix-and-matches. Move the barrel of the bottom-left onto the bottom-center's one, re-size and move the energy circle... Shouldn't be too difficult, and the rifle could turn out quite sexy.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 10:01:09 pm

Sounds like you nominated yourself for the job. ^^

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Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 10:06:01 pm

Indeed I did. Already did the barrel, now time for the energy storage.

I will also add little bits here and there if you don't mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 10:12:41 pm

Go for it, if we're lucky Draignean will get inspired and then we'll have some hot new equipment to use. On the other hand, our enemies might too, but what's a little risk, anyway? We can always kill them and take the guns. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 11:11:59 pm

(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

And here it is. I didn't use the circular energy storage because it just didn't seem to... fit, if you know what I mean. Also, it has to be re-sized to very small size to fit anywhere on the damn gun without severe editing. So small, in fact, that it didn't seem realistic. So I made my own, traditional battery.

And I tried to remove a little bit of artifact-ing (AKA Not-quite-bright-white areas which would've proven a pain to work with on a non-white background) from the image. I thought it would take the black background I put it on, but it didn't. Hopefully you should be able to remove the white easily enough if you have to, D.

Also, the MKII-M means: Mark II; it's the second incarnation of the Jormungandr (hope there's nothing wrong with this). The -M means it's the military version (I mean, I highly doubt they're going to equip police/peacekeeper/whateverforces or people in lower-risk areas with a full power version...).

What do you guys think?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 11:21:29 pm

I think Taric needs to get off his lazy ass and get to work upgrading us to that, that's what I think. :3

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Post by: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 11:37:19 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 11:11:59 pm

(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)
And I tried to remove a little bit of artifact-ing (AKA Not-quite-bright-white areas which would've proven a pain to work with on a non-white background) from the image. I thought it would take the black background I put it on, but it didn't. Hopefully you should be able to remove the white easily enough if you have to, D.

Keep it on white, I'm pretty damn good at adding transparency and it's hell to add transparency on a black background. That aside,

That. Looks. Awesome.

I've got a few a few more sheets filled with concept weapons if you'd like to try your hand at making a few of the guns...  ;) (Covert begging is not so covert)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 11:43:28 pm

Thank you. And, go ahead. Do note though that I'll be going to sleep likely somewhat soon so I may not be able to do a whole lot. And I'll likely be on a plane for a little while (Several hours or more), since we're going home. So don't expect me to be on for a while. I'm still on for now, though.

Hopefully when I get home I won't have an internet connection that constantly loses connection to Bay12 and regains it!

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 11:49:26 pm

Don't worry, by the time you disembark the plane I'm sure I'll have an all Dom/Ashley swimsuit calender up, each month with a different gun. :3 (Nah, no I won't.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 27, 2011, 11:50:20 pm

Actually, I have to go to sleep right now. Crap.

Oh well, see you guys in a little.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 27, 2011, 11:54:58 pm

I'll do my best to keep ya alive if we turn while you're gone. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 28, 2011, 12:02:54 am

Right, PM'ed Tarren a copy of the other concept sheets that have slipped into my grasp, you want one serious?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 28, 2011, 08:28:31 am

Sorry, I got tired and went to bed too. ^^; Uh, yeah, sure. Might as well take a gander at it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 28, 2011, 02:37:55 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 28, 2011, 12:02:54 am

Tarren

>_>

Anyway, woo! I have arrived! I had little sleep (2&1/2 hours to 3 hours[So if I'm a bit loopy then you know why]), spent about 3 hours in a plane (1/2 of that time was spent listening to three babies cry), some time in a car, and some time with my mother and her sisters eating lunch. But, I'm finally here. And wow, that's a lot of guns Draignean.

The only problem is that the art style is different between them. Well, I'll see what I can do nonetheless. I'd prefer it if you could get your hands on more concepts from the same artist of the first one (last page).

Which guns would you want done first? Just wondering.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 28, 2011, 03:28:44 pm

Also, if you want I think I have some Metal Slug guns lying around. If you want pixel stuff I could see about finding them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 28, 2011, 04:12:13 pm

Here's the Leanashe Assault Rifle. With two versions:

(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/4994/leanasheassaultrifle2v.png)
The top is a normal Leannashe. The lower is a stripped-down Lite version.

Anyway, the differences from the un-edited version of the image you were using for the Leanashe is as follows:

Bulked up the area beneath the scope. Narrowed the scope. Lowered the size of the end-barrel (seriously, it was freaking huge!), enlarged the clip, and made a few other visual changes.

The Lite version's difference is as follows: Removed scope replacing it with another iron-sight, shaved area below scope a little, removed the area that was covering the clip, removed the large metal top that was right of the scope, removed protection around trigger, and removed some of the bar-things, leaving only just enough for a hand to grip. This makes it quite lighter than it was before, but more prone to damage--it should only be used by people who don't plan on going outside but at the same time need a light weight assault rifle indoors.

Also, the very, very small text says "Whit Co.". Shameless self advertizing from the company that made it.

Also, has anyone else noticed the Leanashe and the Jormungandr's top-right portion looks like the same top-right potion from the Assault Rifle in the Halo series? They look like them to me.

Ed: Fixed and re-uploaded.

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Post by: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 04:15:08 pm

I think the only problem with it is that the magazine is too far back. Otherwise it's perfect.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 28, 2011, 04:22:45 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 04:15:08 pm

I think the only problem with it is that the magazine is too far back. Otherwise it's perfect.

It's a bull-pup. And the rifle came with that anyway (See last page's set, top middle).

Anyway, scratch that, re-uploading with a better Lite version. The last one was kinda poor with a lot of removal-mistakes. Will edit image.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 04:34:05 pm

Guess that's a design flaw of the rifle itself then. too far back and there isn't much of a stock to help with recoil...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 28, 2011, 04:41:09 pm

Bah, a little recoil never hurt anyone.

 :P

More seriously, though, this is the future. Maybe the recoil has been reduced to tolerable levels? I mean, there is an automatic shotgun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atchisson_Assault_Shotgun) (that's currently in existence) that has relatively low recoil. Look at the Youtube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ebtj1jR7c&fmt=18). It's not impossible that the same thing could be used in a rifle, right?

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 28, 2011, 04:46:13 pm

^^ The more research we do, the more likely we'll get better weapons...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 04:49:02 pm

Then consider that if it's too far back it'll increase the amount of time required to reload. And I already knew automatic shotguns existed, This is a combination of both. AKA a bullpup automatic shotgun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HK_CAWS)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 28, 2011, 04:58:49 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 04:49:02 pm

Then consider that if it's too far back it'll increase the amount of time required to reload.

I'm pretty sure the reload time difference would be in milliseconds. Try comparing it yourself with your hands. How long does it take you to remove a clip--with your right hand--from a gun same as the Leanashe, and then same as a normal bull-pup, then grab a clip from your left hip, and put it in the gun, both ways. What's the difference? For me, it's very, very little.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 05:01:53 pm

Eh, it still looks odd with the magazine so far back though.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 28, 2011, 05:03:48 pm

You could try converting it to a banana clip, it might look better. Just a suggestion. ^^

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Post by: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 05:04:47 pm

30 round STANAG design?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 28, 2011, 08:02:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 05:01:53 pm

Eh, it still looks odd with the magazine so far back though.

I agree. Though I just don't see any place to move it to that wouldn't require a butt-load of editing. I can't put it behind the grip (since you wouldn't be able to hold the gun with it there), I can't put it in the front without making it non-bull-pup (and it would make it look weird, too), I can't extend the gun, since it's supposed to be stocky... I just don't have anywhere to put it.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 28, 2011, 05:03:48 pm

You could try converting it to a banana clip, it might look better. Just a suggestion. ^^

Maybe. Though after quick testing, I doubt I could do so without making it horribly blurry.

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Post by: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 08:08:15 pm

You could just extend the stock...

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Post by: Draignean on May 28, 2011, 11:22:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 28, 2011, 04:34:05 pm

Guess that's a design flaw of the rifle itself then. too far back and there isn't much of a stock to help with recoil...

Much longer effective barrel though, better accuracy as long as you control your fire. I fell in love with the bullpup design the instant I saw it...

Hell, you're all wearing body armor. Going skins and using assault weapons might cause some problems, but then again it always does. :P

I'm going to start working on the map... Turn should be up, but it might take a bit.

(Tarran, if you could do me a favor and pass that PM I sent you onto serious I'd appreciate it, forgot to save the draft.)

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Post by: Tarran on May 28, 2011, 11:55:41 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 28, 2011, 11:22:30 pm

(Tarran, if you could do me a favor and pass that PM I sent you onto serious I'd appreciate it, forgot to save the draft.)

Got it. Sending it now.

But again, which weapons should I do? If you don't give me any directions, then I'm just going for the easiest first.

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Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 12:54:34 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 28, 2011, 11:55:41 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 28, 2011, 11:22:30 pm

(Tarran, if you could do me a favor and pass that PM I sent you onto serious I'd appreciate it, forgot to save the draft.)

Got it. Sending it now.

But again, which weapons should I do? If you don't give me any directions, then I'm just going for the easiest first.

Abassy Heavy Pistol (Dom's weapon of choice)

The Frankenstein (Taric's)

Wolfkin Heavy SMG (Harry's) ((The lower right graphic should be a good base for a high-caliber gun like that)

The Fuath riot suppression carbine.

Laelaps energy rifle (Jordan)


But really, any order you like is fine. If it looks cool but doesn't particularly resemble anything then it'll probably become an official gun. :P


Also, Note for the future.

Do not load the crazy dude with the majority of your medical supplies. It's a bad bad plan.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 12:59:52 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 12:54:34 am

Abassy Heavy Pistol (Dom's weapon of choice)

:3 I'd like to request a drum chamber for it. 'Cause, you know. Magnums. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 01:10:41 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 12:54:34 am

Abassy Heavy Pistol (Dom's weapon of choice)

I guess I could. I'd been planning on cutting off a chunk of one of the six rifles (in that picture I really like) and modifying it. Though it's somewhat low on the list.

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 12:54:34 am

The Frankenstein (Taric's)

That could be a problem, because I have no idea what Broadbeams are like, and I have no idea what kinds of horrors Frankenstein would look like. So it's one of the lowest.

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 12:54:34 am

Wolfkin Heavy SMG (Harry's) ((The lower right graphic should be a good base for a high-caliber gun like that)

Okay, that's pretty easy. It'll be kinda high on my list. Though, isn't the base graphic good enough or are you asking me because you like my minor edits so much? :3

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 12:54:34 am

The Fuath riot suppression carbine.

Problem: I have no idea what it would look like.

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 12:54:34 am

Laelaps energy rifle (Jordan)

Having a little trouble finding a weapon that I could open up and give focals. But I'll see what I can do. Mid on my list.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 12:59:52 am

:3 I'd like to request a drum chamber for it. 'Cause, you know. Magnums. ^^

Alright. It'll be kinda hard, but I should be able to do it.

Anyway, I've already finished the Basilisk. I'm kinda satisfied with it, though the energy glow is kinda poor. And I'm working on the Kapre.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 01:14:42 am

For the Fuath, I would say take the gun on the sixth row down, to the left of the long-barreled pistol and put a different barrel on it. I believe the first gun of the energy weapons has a barrel that could be adapted to it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 01:34:32 am

Meanwhile, while I'm working on your suggestions, you can Oooohhh over the two newest editions:

The Kapre Light Rifle:
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4397/kaprelightrifle.png)
If it looks dated (about to today's age), well, it's supposed to be, remember?

A bit bland, but that's what you get for making a gun that's conventional.

And the Basilisk Pulse Rifle:
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5994/basiliskpulserifle.png)
It just looks like it wants to send you flying, doesn't it? Believe it or not, I actually got the inspiration from the barrel-less version of the top-right rifle (the six rifles picture) when I was screwing around trying to make the Kapre (or some other rifle) the first time. Personally, I like how it came out.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 01:38:54 am

It's impressively done. I checked the pics and I can't even tell which one was supposed to be the original. :3 ( Er, that is, I'm trying to say it's a good, unique look. ^^; )

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 01:43:23 am

You mean the original of the Kapre? Hint: Check the stock and the grip. It's the top-left one. Yes, I did remove a lot of detail, but it just didn't fit for me on a rifle personally.

The Basilisk was the same rifle I mentioned inspiration from. I messed with the stock, removed the clip, no barrel, added more 'slots' to the front then filled them with glow, smoothed out the bit between the scope and the ironsight, then finally I made the two shooting things along with their glow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 01:54:10 am

I meant the Basilisk. ^^; Sorry for lack of clarification.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 02:40:39 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 26, 2011, 11:49:34 pm

"Dom, cover our rear. I don't feel any sense of safety anymore."

*Shouting to other group* "Stay as close as you can to the water, minimize the distance to us! Meet up at the bottom of the lake!"

*Radio* "What kind of sick shit are you? And why did you do it?"

Stay on the side of the pond, move south. Aim the light to the east until we hit the corner, then shift it south at the corner of the lake and move west.

*Turns off radio*

"That guy was a nut job."

You engage in a fascinatingly insane conversation with whoever seems to be calling the shots around here, though these days you'd be almost as surprised if he hadn't been insane. Worlds full of deviants, and you seem to have a knack for finding the psychotic ones. After you break off the signal and shut the radio off you lead on around the pond, more decayed corpses, more dead trees. Below the pond though you find something interesting, a place where several metal benches have been dragged into a rough circle. [Intuition 3] It might have been a defensive position, or a meeting spot, you really can't tell.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2011, 11:54:25 pm

"OK, boss." Dom nodded and equipped the Fuath. If anything attacked, it would be a close quarters fight, and the Abassy was mainly for mid-range fighting. With the carbine she could at least spray things down with acid to soften them up.

As Tarran expresses anxiety you holster your pistol and draw out the carbine, nothing in the world was able to fight too well when covered in acid. Nothing leaps out of the dark to kill you, but it's better to be safe than to be bloody corpse.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 27, 2011, 07:56:53 pm

"Those who have joined huh? If your immortality is the dream crap, consider no deal. I don't choose the second option either. I choose shoot your butt, complete with beatings. Guys, toss me an ORS sac please." James got ready for WCOMBAT!

You help Tarran verbally abuse your host, rolling your shoulders and getting ready for whatever 'children' have been sent for you. You wince at your wounds and ask either Tarran or Dom for some meds. There's a brief and very uncomfortable pause when they realize that Teague was carrying the last of the ORS.

And the field surgery kit.

and the spare medical kit.

Taric still has a medkit from the colonists -'course he's on the other side of the pond-, and Tarran has the one Dom had but it's only got bare bones supplies left in it. Your optimism shrivels up like a raisin.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on May 27, 2011, 05:45:05 am

"Shut that bastard off", ashly couldn't take it anymore, but the floodgate had oppened and she had to let it out, "So turning arround and telling someone that you have to work for you now after getting them to fight for thier freedom is being honest, you fuck! You're just another bastard with a god complex"

You swear at he other captain's radio from across the pond. If you'd been within reaching difference you'd probably have been bashing it up and down into something hard by now. You regain your composure after a couple seconds, turning around and examining what you can see with a focus generally reserved for etching glass. Neither Harry or Jordan comment on your outburst, apparently they're attached to their testicles. [Observation 3] You're too busy being pissed to really see much while you look around, Taric seems more focused on the graves than moving forwards though.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 26, 2011, 11:50:29 pm

"Something worries me about this. Maybe it's because these guys would've been looted before I got here though." Examine the corpse in detail, then search the room carefully.

The ditch filled with corpses is, as you ascertained at first glance, a ditch filled with rotting corpses. That wasn't what was nagging at you... [Intuition 4+1] The people who would lock themselves in a garden don't strike you as the military type, those might have chosen the mess, or a security checkoint, these were probably civilians; scientists, janitors, whatever. Normal people though have certain reactions to death, and certain ingrained ideas about burial, namely they generally tended to mark graves with some form of identification. On a hunch you check the earth around where a cross might have once been erected. [Luck 3] The first two and the last grave have nothing, at least nothing you can use, the third though has what you're looking for. You stand and brush of dirt and mold from a small ident card that once belonged to  "Pyotr Ivanov", if a part of this facility has power then the card may be very useful indeed.

Realizing your grave robbery is holding up your meet with Tarran you hurry along, heading down past the pond.

(Item added, Pyotr's ID card)

---

The Immortals

[Luck 5]

(The Immortals entering the garden delayed until next turn.)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/2691/63541690.png)

-Inv&crap up next turn-

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 02:46:19 am

"Boss, I have a bad feeling," Dom said. "Call it woman's intuition or whatever but things are too quiet." She gestured at the benches. "Here, let's have a seat. Give me the kit and I'll work on James while you keep an eye out, OK?" She took James's hand and pulled him over to a bench. We lost Trol and Saun and Teague... and Tarran and myself both almost died. Taric's pretty good at surviving, I'll give him that. She smiled to herself. "I'll try to keep it as painless as possible, all right? Tarran and I have some experience at gettin' people back on their feet even when they're about to croak, so workin' on a guy who's mostly in good condition shouldn't be too hard." After all, that's my job. I gotta keep the boss and the brainiac alive... and James now too.

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Post by: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 02:53:46 am

OOC: Jordan is carrying medical kits and a pack of ORS is you can convince him or ashly to use em up

"OK, something is not right here, let's re-group with the other's quickly i dotn think that that bastard is going to just let us sit here quietly after we dissed him like that" Ashly follows up those words by slightly picking up the pace

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Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 02:55:17 am

Quote

There's a brief and very uncomfortable pause when they realize that Teague was carrying the last of the ORS.

And the field surgery kit.

and the spare medical kit.

Taric still has a medkit from the colonists -'course he's on the other side of the pond-, and Tarran has the one Dom had but it's only got bare bones supplies left in it. Your optimism shrivels up like a raisin.

...

*FACEPALM OF EPIC PROPORTIONS*

"I have a bad feeling too. The crazy nut... he mentioned his children or something coming for us... and these guys look like they were defending against something... let's get behind the benches, now."

*Shouting* "HEY! Ashley, Taric, get your lazy asses over here please. I have a very bad feeling right now."

Get behind the benches.

On another note, I really don't think I can do pistols. The already-made pistol images you gave me were too small (I'd have a choice between resizing them, or just making a pistol out of the small image, which will have low quality). And cutting a grip and trying to make a pistol out of it is proving to be very, very difficult.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 04:47:02 am

"OKAY! Looks like he wants us by the fortification, I'd say we better hurry over there" Head to the fortified circle.

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Post by: Talarion on May 29, 2011, 06:05:44 am

Nice work with the guns, Tarran. Makes me want to try my hand at it... I used to mess around alot with the GIMP, so... yeah. I might actually try my hand anyways... From scratch, just to see how hard it can be. Now, to find pictures to take inspiration from...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 29, 2011, 12:24:15 pm

"I have a horrible, horrible, horrible feeling somthing is about to jump out and shoot out at me. Anyway, thanks. It's getting pretty crazy out here. Good lord, I wish I hadn't dropped that riot shield back at the ants..." James trailed off and hefted his Renfield. "You know, I REALLY, REALLY, don't feel good about this."

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Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 12:50:33 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 29, 2011, 12:24:15 pm

...I have a horrible, horrible, horrible feeling...

Quote from: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 02:53:46 am

...something is not right here...

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 02:46:19 am

...I have a bad feeling..

Quote from: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 02:55:17 am

...I have a bad feeling too...

I swear to god you're all going to get meta-ulcers if you keep on like that.  :P


Of course you're in a rotting indoor park filled with dead bodies while a psychotic zealot is weird at you and has said that he's sending people to get you. In light of that it doesn't seem odd that you're having strange feelings.

Except for Taric, whose stirring of strange feelings would probably be Necrophilia instead of dread.

Also...

Prepare to probably be shot at.

(Yes I'm running a turn before midnight, try not to faint.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 12:54:07 pm

Hey, even I have standards!

...Unless animating them through psionics and tricking people into thinking they're still alive counts...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 01:45:09 pm

 ??? Please don't. This isn't Call of Cthulu. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 01:57:09 pm

Confirmed no then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 02:03:43 pm

Whew, close call there. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 02:04:36 pm

However, could I just put it under a more generic term so that it can be used to drive the enemy to insanity?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 02:10:02 pm

OH, you meant weaponize it... yeah, that should be fine, just warn everybody first so you don't freak them out and cause massive amounts of friendly fire.

...More than usual, anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 02:11:34 pm

Well, less "accidental" friendly fire ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 02:31:31 pm

Indeed. Kinda sad we have to specify that, when you think about it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 03:51:59 pm

Map is complete, weapon renders are missing until I can get all of them up.

Which might take some time.

Fleshing flavor...

(You outnumber them, so this shouldn't be too bad)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 03:55:11 pm

Oh [Insert deitical figure here], they're better than us

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 04:06:00 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 03:55:11 pm

Oh [Insert deitical figure here], they're better than us

Yeah, and the fact that you're carrying lights isn't doing you many favors.

And one of them as a Flechette Canister Launcher, that hurts too.

Tarran said he wanted more things that went boom, blame him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 04:08:01 pm

TAAAAAAARRRRRRRAAAAAANNNNNN!!!! >:(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 04:14:46 pm

Appropriate punishement: He's the first target for the FCL >:D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 06:04:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 03:51:59 pm

Map is complete, weapon renders are missing until I can get all of them up.

Alright, alright, I'll keep on working...

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 04:06:00 pm

Tarran said he wanted more things that went boom, blame him.

Oh ffffffffffffffffffffff.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 04:08:01 pm

TAAAAAAARRRRRRRAAAAAANNNNNN!!!! >:(

Hey, don't blame me, anything that could be used by us can be used by them, I didn't offset the balance at all. Blame Draignean, it's his fault for giving it to them.

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Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 06:18:24 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 06:04:34 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 04:08:01 pm

TAAAAAAARRRRRRRAAAAAANNNNNN!!!! >:(

Hey, don't blame me, anything that could be used by us can be used by them, I didn't offset the balance at all. Blame Draignean, it's his fault for giving it to them.

Oh yeah, that would have gone over well.

You find a pristine canister rifle with ammunition under a corpse! Wow!

Also, Tarran, congrats on not getting you neck shredded open.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 06:18:49 pm

All right... but I'm calling dibs on it if we manage to get it away from them intact.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 06:20:10 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 06:18:24 pm

Also, Tarran, congrats on not getting you neck shredded open.

Wait, what? ???

Oh don't tell me they're ALREADY in melee range...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 06:25:46 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 06:18:49 pm

All right... but I'm calling dibs on it if we manage to get it away from them intact.

Oi, Someone has to make sure it works first :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 06:27:39 pm

@Tarran: Jeez, I hope not. Then again maybe they threw a knife at you or something.

@Taricus: Pfff, I can test it on my own. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 06:29:02 pm

im pretty sure its the canister rifle, shrapnel works remarkably like knives

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 06:30:34 pm

o.O Well, here's hoping that's not the case for your sake Tarran, cause if it is you're probably hurt pretty bad now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 06:36:05 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 02:55:17 am

"I have a bad feeling too. The crazy nut... he mentioned his children or something coming for us... and these guys look like they were defending against something... let's get behind the benches, now."

*Shouting* "HEY! Ashley, Taric, get your lazy asses over here please. I have a very bad feeling right now."

Get behind the benches.

You take cover behind the benches, while they are metal you have some doubts about how well they're going to stop bullets. At the very least they'll break up your outline and make it harder for something to see you. You hand your medical kit to Dom when she asks for it and she gets to work patching Jame's wounds up. You sweep your light toward where you entered, straining your eyes against the darkness. [Observation 2] You see nothing but still slime-coated water.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 02:46:19 am

"Boss, I have a bad feeling," Dom said. "Call it woman's intuition or whatever but things are too quiet." She gestured at the benches. "Here, let's have a seat. Give me the kit and I'll work on James while you keep an eye out, OK?" She took James's hand and pulled him over to a bench. We lost Trol and Saun and Teague... and Tarran and myself both almost died. Taric's pretty good at surviving, I'll give him that. She smiled to herself. "I'll try to keep it as painless as possible, all right? Tarran and I have some experience at gettin' people back on their feet even when they're about to croak, so workin' on a guy who's mostly in good condition shouldn't be too hard." After all, that's my job. I gotta keep the boss and the brainiac alive... and James now too.

Tarran hands you what remains of the medical supplies and you get to work while he keeps a lookout. James lies down on one of the cleaner benches and you get to work. [Int 3, Dex 4, Fighting 3+1, Luck 3 14/20] Treatment is going well, but this is going to be the last of the medical kit. The hasty bandages on the neckwound he picked up definitely need changing, and if you can't close that up right there's some real danger of infection. Well at least you won't be bored while you wait for whatever is coming.

---

James Evans

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 29, 2011, 12:24:15 pm

"I have a horrible, horrible, horrible feeling somthing is about to jump out and shoot out at me. Anyway, thanks. It's getting pretty crazy out here. Good lord, I wish I hadn't dropped that riot shield back at the ants..." James trailed off and hefted his Renfield. "You know, I REALLY, REALLY, don't feel good about this."

You finger your weapon while Dominique works on your injuries, [luck 2] [End 4] after a couple of minutes of this you start to wonder where she learned anything about medicine but you remain conscious regardless. Ow.

If anyone ever describes anything as 'gentle as a lady's touch' ever again you're going to run away screaming from whatever it is.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 04:47:02 am

"OKAY! Looks like he wants us by the fortification, I'd say we better hurry over there" Head to the fortified circle.

You and Ashley's team move towards the little bench circle that Tarran found, much seems to be happening though. All is quiet as Dom works on James, Tarran and Ashley continue trying to ruin their eyes peering into the darkness. You just look around with your light, finding corpses and dead trees in an ocean of dead and slightly moldy grass. At least you don't have asthma...

---

Ashley Fey

You follow the lightbearer into the circle of benches where the other group is taking cover, both of your men check their weapons and you joun Tarran in watching for any sign of motion from the doors. [Observation 3] Nothing. Not a damn thing that you can see stirs in this stinking garden.

---

The Immortals

[Number 4][Weapons 3,3,5][Stealth 4+1, 3+1, 5+1 (Free Aimed Strike)] Undetected by Tarran or Ashely three figures in green-gray armor kneel near the edge of the water.

Father of us all, grant us the blessing of Compassion, to forgive our foes.
Grant us the blessing of mercy, to let our foes know little pain.
Finally grant us the blessing of strength, so that our foes may be crushed into the dust from whence they sprang.

The do not rise from their kneeling position, instead they merely draw weapons. Aiming at the source of the dancing lights. The first pair aim rifles on the [E/O 2] green light, loosing quick bursts of automatic rifle fire and splitting the silence with a roar of thunder. [Marksman 3+1-1-1, Range, Target unclear] [Luck 2] Shots connect, sparks flying off the metal benches as stray rounds scar them. Several bullets strike Taric's armor, but the angle is terrible and they do little more than scuff it. The second's fire [Marksman 5+1-1-1] scores gouges in Taric's armor, [Armor 4] but the shots were aimed more at the light than at him. (Armor -14)

The last though raises a much different weapon, aiming it at the source of the [E/O 3] white light. [Marksman 5+1-1-1] The weapon chunks out a heavy rocket that flies straight at Tarran.

Ah.

Crap.

[Luck 1 Oh God] The missile flies unerringly, and the entire group is too busy hunching away from the rifle fire to get out of the way. [Explosion power 4+2 Tarran/Power 4+1 Taric, Dominique/Power 4 James, Harry, Ashley, Jordan.] [Confirm critical 3 Vs Tarran Armor 5] Razors as long as your pinky snap through the air as the canister explodes, embedding themselves into and through your armor. In a stroke of luck the plate that you used to beat Taric with stops three of them before they tear your throat out. (Armor -17 Health -15)

Taric and Dominique get hit by the flechettes that made it past Tarran, [Armor 4, 4] slicing into their armor but only slightly damaging their flesh. [dom armor -13 Hp -5] [Taric Armor -18]

James and Ashley's team take the remaining blades, [Armor 3, 3, 3, 5] tearing into James, Ashley, and Harry. Jordan was at a marginally better angle and was able to avoid the worst of the blast. (James HP -11, Ashley Armor -11, Harry Armor -11, Jordan Armor -6)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9370/99062162.png)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 150/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 139/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Full
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 139/150, Wolfkin SMG 18/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 94/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 12/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 5/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 139/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 82/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (?)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 60/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 148/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 75/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Basic Medkit (1/5 5lbs)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
High power handlight [10lbs]
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 06:41:09 pm

"ARGH! LIGHTS OUT, LIGHTS OUT! RETURN FIRE WITH ANY WEAPON THAT DOESN'T MAKE A FLASH!"

Turn off my light, and fire my Jormungandr in the estimated direction of the shots!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 06:46:13 pm

"Hold on, I gotta finish this!" Dom yelled. She handed the Fuath to James. "I'll be wanting that back, so take care of it. Cover my ass!" She moved behind James to finish operating on his wounds and hoped he knew how to use that thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 06:46:58 pm

Switch the broadbeam into offensive mode and take aim on the launcher-equipped Immortal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 06:50:52 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 06:46:58 pm

Switch the broadbeam into offencive mode and take aim on the launcher-equipped Immortal.

You'll have to make a serious luck roll to pull an aimed shot, they could see the lights, but they don't have lights for you to target.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 07:01:08 pm

Nothing I can't fix. Anyone have an incendinary projectile?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 07:03:43 pm

The two squad mates Aim at the man with the flachette launcher, while ashly fires a quick shot from her javelin implant spreading the shots so as to be more likely to hit rather than causing more damage, she then moves quickly to the side to avi\oid return fire "Aim for thier heads" Also, harry activates his aegis impolants

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 07:44:56 pm

Alright, two more weapons.

The Wolfkin:
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/2640/wolfkinheavysmg.png)

If you're wondering why the ejector is so small, the bullets are stout and are stacked with two per level. How it works is that it fires in a burst of two, with a minor pause, then another burst of two. The reason it's in a burst is because the first shot (in back) fires, falls out and the shot in front rises, fires, then backs up and falls out. Yes, I realize that's a poor idea, but the gun fires fricking huge bullets anyway and you'd likely need time to stabilize the gun afterwards so I doubt a few weapon design errors would really mess with the gun anyway.

And the Abassy:
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5333/abassyheavypistol.png)

Personally, I dislike how the Abassy turned out, but I just don't want to continue working on it. Turns out, I'm not really good at creating things instead of editing them. Who knew? Also, the drum-thing is really crappy... meh.

If you want to edit it Serious, I encourage you. It's possible with even MS paint (I spent most of the time in the Pencil tool). You'd certainly have more want to make it look awesome than I have, so you'd very likely make it look a whole lot more awesome.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 07:58:03 pm

I would, but that stuff looks polygonal, which is beyond me. :-\ I might could knock up a pixel version, but I'd have to look through my materials and see if I have anything close to it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 08:04:40 pm

The pistol looks odd due to the lack of a slant with the grip. And the ejector is for the propellant container, not the bullet itself. The projectile itself only makes up a small part of a bullet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 08:07:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 07:58:03 pm

I would, but that stuff looks polygonal, which is beyond me. :-\ I might could knock up a pixel version, but I'd have to look through my materials and see if I have anything close to it.

Polygonal? It's just a flat picture. You don't need any special software.

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 08:04:40 pm

The pistol looks odd due to the lack of a slant with the grip.

I know, I know.

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 08:04:40 pm

And the ejector is for the propellant container, not the bullet itself. The projectile itself only makes up a small part of a bullet.

I know that. My father likes guns, so know at least that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 08:12:36 pm

 :( I didn't say it was polygonal, I said it LOOKS polygonal. I can't really mess with it at all; I already tried a few of the other guns and the results all looked like crap. I'll look through my stuff here in a bit and see if I have any magnum-looking things lying around that maybe I can adapt, but who knows.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 08:37:50 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 07:03:43 pm

The two squad mates Aim at the man with the flachette launcher, while ashly fires a quick shot from her javelin implant spreading the shots so as to be more likely to hit rather than causing more damage, she then moves quickly to the side to avi\oid return fire "Aim for thier heads" Also, harry activates his aegis impolants

Wolf, It's a hundred feet to the immortals. 'Aim for the head' gives a -2 penalty to your accuracy, shots against them (and against you when your lights are out) are at -3. (+1+n Since they fired on you last turn, n being half of your intuition roll, rounded down and -1.) \

PS. These aren't deadheads, so they don't get the 20x headshot damage modifier.

PS2. http://pimpmygun.doctornoob.com/app.php (http://pimpmygun.doctornoob.com/app.php) This might help...

PS3.

Spoiler: abassy (click to show/hide)

(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6173/50269125.png)

WIP on the abassy, she's got bullets poking out in odd places...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 08:45:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 08:37:50 pm

PS2. http://pimpmygun.doctornoob.com/app.php (http://pimpmygun.doctornoob.com/app.php) This might help...

Ho hooo, I'm going to have to check that out.

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 08:37:50 pm

PS3.

Spoiler: abassy (click to show/hide)

(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6173/50269125.png)

WIP on the abassy, she's got bullets poking out in odd places...

The laser looks strange on top, and the area above the handle looks... odd, for some reason. In addition, the barrel is kinda strange looking. Finally, make sure to change the lightness of the gun later to match the other guns' art style unless you like conflicting art styles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 09:07:31 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 08:37:50 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 07:03:43 pm

The two squad mates Aim at the man with the flachette launcher, while ashly fires a quick shot from her javelin implant spreading the shots so as to be more likely to hit rather than causing more damage, she then moves quickly to the side to avi\oid return fire "Aim for thier heads" Also, harry activates his aegis impolants

Wolf, It's a hundred feet to the immortals. 'Aim for the head' gives a -2 penalty to your accuracy, shots against them (and against you when your lights are out) are at -3. (+1+n Since they fired on you last turn, n being half of your intuition roll, rounded down and -1.) \

PS. These aren't deadheads, so they don't get the 20x headshot damage modifier.

PS2. http://pimpmygun.doctornoob.com/app.php (http://pimpmygun.doctornoob.com/app.php) This might help...

PS3.

Spoiler: abassy (click to show/hide)

(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6173/50269125.png)

WIP on the abassy, she's got bullets poking out in odd places...

Ok not shooting the head, but my guys are still aiming and im still doing the spread pattern javlin attack

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:14:17 pm

Hey Draignean, what the conclave?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 09:19:23 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:14:17 pm

Hey Draignean, what the conclave?

[redacted]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 09:26:19 pm

(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1668/40791998.png)
(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6173/50269125.png)
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3661/33820242.png)

I like the third design myself.

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:14:17 pm

Hey Draignean, what the conclave?

Wolf is right, the conclave is one of the redacteds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:28:35 pm

First one looks more in place with the size of the round though.

And I guessing the conclave is a another rebel faction, these guys being the Technocracy's cyborg divisions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 09:30:35 pm

Ah, oh well. Guess I'll have to change my avatar again. :-\  As for the actual appearance of the Abassy I prefer the second design; the magazine being turned towards the grip just looks odd to me as far as the third design goes; maybe it's just me but it looks hard to hold and reload comfortably. There's nothing wrong with the first design but I like the second one better. ^^;

@Ninja Taric: I agree about the conclave.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 09:31:52 pm

Third looks fine, though the barrel should be a tiny bit longer, the clip shouldn't be that far angled (seriously, that's crazy angling, and it looks very hard for bullets to get into the barrel), and finally Serious wants a Cylinder, just so you know.

The first is also a candidate, but it's clip hardly looks like it could contain 7 shots, and the extended circular barrel looks a little odd.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 09:34:57 pm

Eh, I did want a cylinder, but I checked the link out and there aren't any available in the parts. I'm not gonna press for one since it would be too hard to draw.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:36:04 pm

Also, Tarran, switch the light on a bit away from the fortifications and run back, they'll shoot at the light instead of us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 09:38:02 pm

Hm, good point. Though I'd suggest you tell myself the plan in-game, since right now my character is panicking (he nearly got his neck sliced) and currently isn't in the mood for complex thoughts.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:39:30 pm

Okay then.

Throw light = not get shot at.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 09:44:20 pm

They will be able to tell if you throw it, though. I mean it'll look really obvious. Who's got the highest agility out of all of us? That guy should grab the light, run it a little ways west, set it on something and shine it north at the enemies, and then run back.

*checks dex scores* And... it looks like Tarran's the fastest out of all of us, then Ashley, then Dom. I'll do it next round once I get finished with Powder if you want me to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:45:43 pm

Just tell tarran that he'll dodge the next missle if he does that :P ((IC tarran obviously))

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 09:46:24 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:39:30 pm

Okay then.

Throw light = not get shot at.

Yes, I know that. I meant tell my character in-game.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 09:44:20 pm

*checks dex scores* And... it looks like Tarran's the fastest out of all of us, then Ashley, then Dom. I'll do it next round once I get finished with Powder if you want me to.

Pfffft. Well, I suppose I had it coming when I picked my character to be the sniper.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 09:47:06 pm

 :-\ You tell him, if I lose concentration I might accidentally pull a kiss of the dragon on poor James here. I mean I do have a needle and all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 09:49:52 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 09:47:06 pm

:-\ You tell him, if I lose concentration I might accidentally pull a kiss of the dragon on poor James here. I mean I do have a needle and all.

Wai- Nope, not falling for it again.

I'll tell him then, even though he won't listen. (Especially after THAT incident :D))

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 10:29:02 pm

Did anyone say 'Moar Pew Pew'?

The Laelaps:
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2126/laelapslaserrifle.png)
Stout, but then again it's a laser, and I'm pretty sure it doesn't really need a long barrel (though I could be wrong, I know nothing about laser weapons). If you are wondering where the Long range focal is, it's behind the Short range focal.

The almighty Ichneumon:
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/9113/ichneumonantiarmorrifle.png)
Draignean did say it was over-sized... ;) I wouldn't want to get hit with that.

The speed-loader is right of the trigger. The place to put the round in is on the left side, so you can't see it.

This is the first weapon I tried modifying a different style. I'm moderately satisfied, though it still doesn't fit with the others. Oh well.



Anything else besides the obviously undone Fuath that you want done, Draignean?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 10:35:13 pm

They look good. Now as a challenge try and refrain from using scopes, using holographic and reflex sights instead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 10:40:09 pm

Maybe. Personally, I like Ironsights and scopes the most. And a lot of weapons could easily be modified to use Reflex or Holographic sights anyway. So Challenge May Be Accepted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 29, 2011, 10:42:02 pm

Serious, look at my health. Look at it. do you reeeeaallly think I can cover you with 28/75 hp?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 10:42:11 pm

Hell, I'd do a pure holographic sight (As in a scope hologram or a HUD for a rifle) but I can't exactly draw in anything...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 29, 2011, 10:43:27 pm

Serious did I mention you have 110 health and armor whilst I am unarmored?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 10:48:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 10:42:11 pm

Hell, I'd do a pure holographic sight (As in a scope hologram or a HUD for a rifle) but I can't exactly draw in anything...

Not sure many people would consider it a good design option. I mean, wouldn't it be more expensive than most other sights? Also, I'm pretty sure it'd be rubbish at stealth as it'd shine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 10:50:03 pm

If Draignean will allow it, you can try to finish the healing job and I'll use the Fuath. Or I could run the light over.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 10:52:19 pm

Stealth, it would fail at. But it would be an adaptive interface. Rangefinder, compensator for movement. No fog on the sight itself. Even a CTH calculator on it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 11:26:30 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 10:50:03 pm

If Draignean will allow it, you can try to finish the healing job and I'll use the Fuath. Or I could run the light over.

Healing yourself incurs a slight penalty, but Serious did a bang-up job with the first heal set so it should be fine.

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 10:52:19 pm

Stealth, it would fail at. But it would be an adaptive interface. Rangefinder, compensator for movement. No fog on the sight itself. Even a CTH calculator on it.

You could make a pretty decent stealth version, low reflectivity black-out glass on the fronting the sight.

Or get ocular implants, have the sight picture played directly into your eye. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 11:32:40 pm

Problem is that it has questionable uses in anything but long ranges:

In short range, it needs no Rangefinder (he's in your face, dude), or compensator (he's in your face). And the fogless is not really needed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-fog). It's just unneeded in short range.

In medium range, it needs no rangefinder (he shouldn't be that far away). The compensator may be somewhat useful in the later ranges of engagement (he shouldn't be that far away), But the fogless is once again, not needed. It's also still more expensive compared to the alternatives. Questionable.

In long range, a rangefinder is useful, and the compensator is also somewhat useful. However, you need stealth when being a sniper, fogless is not needed, and it's more expensive compared to a scope. May be useful.

This means in anything other than long range weapons don't have many have uses. The rangefinder might already be included in this age of scopes (I mean, it's quite important and it's already in normal Rangefinders), and the fogless is not really needed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-fog). The compensator is the only good thing I can think of, though it's not always guaranteed (since things move in unpredictable patterns), and standing/not moving targets are just plain better targets.

Also, Chance To Hit? Dude, the world is unpredictable. The calculator would be mildly inaccurate at best with it's chances.

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 11:26:30 pm

You could make a pretty decent stealth version, low reflectivity black-out glass on the fronting the sight.

Or get ocular implants, have the sight picture played directly into your eye. 

Good point. Still doesn't make the holograph more effective in my opinion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 11:33:26 pm

All right then, changing my action. I'll go back to my previous one here in a moment and strike it out.

"Here," Dom said, handing the kit to James. He could finish patching himself up while he took cover. "Gimme that," she said, snatching the light from Tarran. The boss was panicking and he'd said she was his second in command; that meant sometimes even though she didn't want to lead she'd have to make decisions. She shouldered the Fuath in exchange for the Abassy so she'd heave a hand free for the light, which she kept raised north towards where the projectile had come from. She ran east, away from the group, with the light on to attract their attention. Come on, you bastards, track me!

She looked for some cover while taking a potshot in the hostile's direction, just to keep them on their toes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 11:49:30 pm

(http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9755/61542932.png)

It has a cylinder.

And it is awesome. It looks like dom's kind of gun.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/2978/67351121.jpg)

This one I'll keep for the chimera or something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 11:53:30 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 11:49:30 pm

(http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9755/61542932.png)

It has a cylinder.

And it is awesome. It looks like dom's kind of gun.

Sexy. Nice one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 11:55:13 pm

It is indeed very nice. :3 And yeah, the other design you mentioned would work pretty well for the chimera, I think. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 11:57:15 pm

http://www.flickr.com/groups/pimpmygun/discuss/72157624268999163/ (http://www.flickr.com/groups/pimpmygun/discuss/72157624268999163/)

This link holds a load of custom parts, might be useful. It's where I got the cylinders from.

EDIT: Wrong link, edited.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 01:52:11 am

Powder, what is your action for the turn?

(Other than avoid using you as a meatshield.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:10:42 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 11:32:40 pm

Problem is that it has questionable uses in anything but long ranges:

In short range, it needs no Rangefinder (he's in your face, dude), or compensator (he's in your face). And the fogless is not really needed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-fog). It's just unneeded in short range.

In medium range, it needs no rangefinder (he shouldn't be that far away). The compensator may be somewhat useful in the later ranges of engagement (he shouldn't be that far away), But the fogless is once again, not needed. It's also still more expensive compared to the alternatives. Questionable.

In long range, a rangefinder is useful, and the compensator is also somewhat useful. However, you need stealth when being a sniper, fogless is not needed, and it's more expensive compared to a scope. May be useful.

This means in anything other than long range weapons don't have many have uses. The rangefinder might already be included in this age of scopes (I mean, it's quite important and it's already in normal Rangefinders), and the fogless is not really needed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-fog). The compensator is the only good thing I can think of, though it's not always guaranteed (since things move in unpredictable patterns), and standing/not moving targets are just plain better targets.

Also, Chance To Hit? Dude, the world is unpredictable. The calculator would be mildly inaccurate at best with it's chances.

Quote from: Draignean on May 29, 2011, 11:26:30 pm

You could make a pretty decent stealth version, low reflectivity black-out glass on the fronting the sight.

Or get ocular implants, have the sight picture played directly into your eye. 

Good point. Still doesn't make the holograph more effective in my opinion.

Short range: Scope will actually hinder you, so a holographic sight has a much greater advantage there.
Medium range: Still has the benefit of reducing tunnel vision for the wielder
Long range: Would actually be more stealthy at this range due to the lack of scope glare.

The implants have the disadvantage of being implants, normal scopes are heavier and reduce your field of vision. I'd prefer the holographic at any range to a conventional.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Zako on May 30, 2011, 05:27:34 am

You could also probably make a zooming holographic scope in this game. The tech level present should be capable of doing that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:28:13 am

Quote from: Zako on May 30, 2011, 05:27:34 am

You could also probably make a zooming holographic scope in this game. The tech level present should be capable of doing that.

I think that was implied.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 30, 2011, 09:18:26 am

James would do so and heal himself- he was in pretty horrible condition right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 01:05:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:10:42 am

Short range: Scope will actually hinder you, so a holographic sight has a much greater advantage there.

Ironsights, dude. Ironsights. Also, in close range, do you really need to put your eye in a scope and not just aim in their general direction?

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Medium range: Still has the benefit of reducing tunnel vision for the wielder

Point.

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Long range: Would actually be more stealthy at this range due to the lack of scope glare.

On the other hand, it would be glowing green or some other color.

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The implants have the disadvantage of being implants, normal scopes are heavier and reduce your field of vision. I'd prefer the holographic at any range to a conventional.

And here is where I disagree with you. I still don't see a cost vs usage advantage in anything other than the Laelaps. And even then I really don't see using the Laelaps in close range as a good idea (Average to Decent damage) compared to the alternatives that can deal out a lot more damage, leaving it to medium-long range engagements which a scope could cover anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:09:26 pm

And you've forgotten the most important thing, holographics can't be damaged. Close range isn't melee range as well. I'd say that the foes we're currently fighting are at short range.

The holographic would also only turn on when the user's lead eye moved to aim with the firearm, and that it would also be a clearer sight at all ranges.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 01:11:22 pm

I'd disagree, 100 feet (which I'm pretty sure they're at) is more like medium to long range. Still, ocular implant + holographic sight sounds like win to me, especially since Dom never really aims anyway. It would be a great help to her, I think. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:12:23 pm

Change feet to metres and and you'd probably be right.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 01:21:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:09:26 pm

And you've forgotten the most important thing, holographics can't be damaged.

If sights get damaged, then there's likely already bullets in your head. Either that or you're an idiot and throw your gun into walls a lot and shouldn't really be fighting.

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:09:26 pm

Close range isn't melee range as well. I'd say that the foes we're currently fighting are at short range..

I'd say long range or at the very minimum medium. They're far, far out of the way of my powerful light.

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:09:26 pm

The holographic would also only turn on when the user's lead eye moved to aim with the firearm,

Wouldn't that lead to the weapon turning on whenever anything moves by the sights? I mean, there's no way for a computer to tell if the object is an eye. It's either turn on whenever anything gets near the sights, or put an implant in the user (which likely costs something too).

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:09:26 pm

and that it would also be a clearer sight at all ranges.

Yes, good point.

Though I'm pretty sure any sights in these ages are pretty clear anyway. I mean, future and all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:38:12 pm

Actually, I was thinking along th lines of a deep scrath on the glass of the scope.

The range we're fighint at is within a 100 metres and that registers as close range for me. Your light is only a small torch, and those only work for a few metres before there isn't much change with the lighting.

The sight would have an inbuilt computer so it can process the CTH, eye detection and such. It would only turn on if the user's eye is aiming downrange.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 01:48:21 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:38:12 pm

Actually, I was thinking along th lines of a deep scrath on the glass of the scope.

Hmmm, good point.

Still, unless you're pointing your gun at a truck going down a gravel road or you're dealing with an asshole who likes stabbing scopes, I really don't see scopes getting scratches all that often.

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:38:12 pm

The range we're fighint at is within a 100 metres and that registers as close range for me. Your light is only a small torch, and those only work for a few metres before there isn't much change with the lighting.

Dude, this is the future. I'm wielding a High Power light. I'm expecting it to be a little more powerful than a car light. These guys are pretty damn far away.

Also, look at the size of the benches. Close range to me would be two-four benches. These guys are tens of benches away.

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:38:12 pm

The sight would have an inbuilt computer so it can process the CTH, eye detection and such. It would only turn on if the user's eye is aiming downrange.

You didn't answer my question.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:56:56 pm

1: It's not that far, I'd say the room at it's largest is 20-30 metres long and wide. A shotgun with buckshot/flechettes would be effective at that range (Accuracy is a different matter)

2: Mind restating it then?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 01:58:49 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:56:56 pm

2: Mind restating it then?

Quote from: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 01:21:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:09:26 pm

The holographic would also only turn on when the user's lead eye moved to aim with the firearm,

Wouldn't that lead to the weapon turning on whenever anything moves by the sights? I mean, there's no way for a computer to tell if the object is an eye. It's either turn on whenever anything gets near the sights, or put an implant in the user (which likely costs something too).

AKA: How is the weapon going to differentiate an eye from anything else without implants?

Edit: Also, to put the range argument to an end:

Quote from: Last turn

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 02:00:46 pm

The computer will only activate the sights for the user that's holding onto the grip and trigger and requires eye proximity to the sight projector for the sight to activate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 02:03:13 pm

Also, check my edit. They are at long range. Now, no more arguments about the distance of the enemies.

Quote from: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 01:58:49 pm

Quote from: Last turn

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 02:04:33 pm

With you anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 02:06:48 pm

What do you mean by that? ??? I mean, I really doubt anyone is going to try to argue with the GM, since he's the one who initially defined the range of short-medium-long.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 02:10:10 pm

Pretty sure Taric means they're at a different distance to him than us, but I'm not sure if they are. I'd have to check. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 02:12:21 pm

I'm pretty sure the distance to all of us is the same. The quote is without any cuts, and the distance to us is always in the enemy's status.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 03:02:48 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 01:38:12 pm

Actually, I was thinking along th lines of a deep scrath on the glass of the scope.

The range we're fighint at is within a 100 metres and that registers as close range for me. Your light is only a small torch, and those only work for a few metres before there isn't much change with the lighting.

Taric, 100 meters is not close range. For target shooting, or even hunting it isn't that bad, but Shooting a human sized target that's trying actively to not be shot, may be taking cover, and may be shooting back is something else.

100 is the break between the outside of medium and the beginning of long, short is only 35 to 5. Nearly every ballistic weapon gets a pretty damn decent bonus at short range, and most of them get a fair one at midrange as well.

Exactly where I break the range at depends on the conditions, but this is the pretty general version. I broke the range on the long side because the  ECC armor they wear has automatic camo (Weak stuff, like modern military camo not stealth fields), and they're kneeling, so long range seemed more appropriate at the time.

0-5 Melee
5-35 Short
35-100 Mid
100-200 Long
200-500 V.Long

Pistols are hard to shoot, hitting a moving target in the dark would be hell at 100ft, screw 100m.

Integrating rifles and pistols into the same system of measurement is hard to do without basing your range breaks off of your weapon skills and breaking up Rifle, pistols, and heavies up into separate skills. So instead I dropped the specific weapon skills and just used marksman, which only ever comes into play when you're aiming.

Just remember that you are practically shooting off the hip, not actually sighting in, and the range breaks make more sense. The marksman skill is so that when you're actually aiming you hit like you should, but if you shoot cowboy style... Well you better have some damn good reflexes and excellent judgment.

Quote from: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 01:05:01 pm

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Long range: Would actually be more stealthy at this range due to the lack of scope glare.

On the other hand, it would be glowing green or some other color.

Dude. Honestly? They don't glow, at least not that much, and like I said you can cover the display so it's only visible from your side. Me, I'm with Taric on the holo-sights. Whitedeath is still the most awesome sniper in the world, but I ain't him. I'd take the modern (and certainly beyond) holographics over iron sights any day.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 01:11:22 pm

I'd disagree, 100 feet (which I'm pretty sure they're at) is more like medium to long range. Still, ocular implant + holographic sight sounds like win to me, especially since Dom never really aims anyway. It would be a great help to her, I think. ^^

Truly, best of both worlds as long as the implant goes well. Barely anything larger than ironsights on the gun and you can superimpose your weapon's firing arc directly onto your vision.

Course that's assuming your immune system doesn't spaz out and start eating your eyeballs because of the foreign contaminant.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 03:06:48 pm

What really muddies the water here (Not the literal water in the room :P) is that we din't exactly know the size of the room...

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Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 03:13:22 pm

That's because I suck at making things to scale.

REALLY.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 03:15:47 pm

Okay. That solves that question AND makes this base more valuable too :D

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Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 04:10:16 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 03:15:47 pm

Okay. That solves that question AND makes this base more valuable too :D

Why? Because you can teach Cthulu geometry with it?

Just trust me when I declare ranges and distance, ok?  :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:16:14 pm

Hey, elder god here...

I just like my firearms with a fair amount of realism, is all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 04:18:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:16:14 pm

Hey, elder god here...

I just like my firearms with a fair amount of realism, is all.

1-10 what you think of firearms now.

Also, suggestion on improving it would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 04:22:49 pm

I'm cool with them. Let's say 7/10? Only a 7 because I'm waiting to get ahold of that flechette launcher. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:24:05 pm

Well, right now a suggestion I can think of is add-ons being more common, both for us AND the enemy. Stuff like LAMs, UB grenade launchers or bayonets, Modified magazines and Hi-cap energy cells, Different types of munitions (Like Hollow point and AP) and such.
Also some more definition on weapon classes too.

6/10. The tech and such is perfect, though they can get better.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 04:31:42 pm

Aight' I've been aiming for 7, too much and you run into the territory of being WAY to lethal. Honestly you guys can probably absorb a few too many bullets, but hey.

One shot, one kill is only fun for a little bit, and then only if you're winning.

Add-ons get... tricky to keep track of, but I'll do what I can to add some. Ammunition, also difficult but doable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:33:29 pm

Generally you'll want to upscale the armour with the weapons. Though I have one weapon idea that'll put the Ichneummon to shame.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 04:34:02 pm

Maybe you should just BioShock it and only allow 2-3 add-ons per weapon?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:37:59 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 04:34:02 pm

Maybe you should just BioShock it and only allow 2-3 add-ons per weapon?

But that's no fun D: And I was thinking more along the lines of JA2 1.13's NAS, Shitload of attachments (Even scopes with reflex sights mounted on them!)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 04:38:59 pm

I'm trying to think of it from the GM's perspective. I wouldn't want to keep up with six or seven different attachments for a gun. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:39:32 pm

True. Maybe let us combine attachments?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 04:43:05 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:33:29 pm

Generally you'll want to upscale the armour with the weapons. Though I have one weapon idea that'll put the Ichneummon to shame.

Of course, and that will continue to happen.

What's your idea? I'll tell you whether it'll fly or not.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 04:38:59 pm

I'm trying to think of it from the GM's perspective. I wouldn't want to keep up with six or seven different attachments for a gun. :(

Yeah, bioshock's system was nice. Still, Taric has a point. Argh... Keeping track of seven different mods on one gun though... It'll take a unification system.

I had a thing with pinning people to the wall with the crossbow and then watching them slump as I pulled the bolts out. Reinforced arms, wonderful upgrade.

...I need to play that game again, first game in a long time to actually creep me out.

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:39:32 pm

True. Maybe let us combine attachments?

Same problem, it's not the attachments, it's their modifiers.

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Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:48:17 pm

Most attachments would only affect accuracy, recoil, magazine capacity or flash/sound suppressing for the appropriate weapons (Snipers not getting many while assault rifles get a decent variety) Attachments would be limited by slots, no slot for an attachment means you can't use it on that weapon.

And the gun I was thinking of is a coilgun, I'll elaborate more if coilguns are feasible in this setting with a high efficiency.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 04:49:08 pm

The crossbow was so much win. :3 Then again I'm just easily amused by ragdoll physics. There's nothing like loading up a Big Daddy corpse with as many mines as you can put on it and using Telekinesis to fling it into another Big Daddy for the OHKO.

Anyway, on-topic, that's more or less what I meant; just let us modify a gun only twice so you don't have to keep up with a ton of bonuses and whatnot. ^^

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Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 05:03:35 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 04:48:17 pm

Most attachments would only affect accuracy, recoil, magazine capacity or flash/sound suppressing for the appropriate weapons (Snipers not getting many while assault rifles get a decent variety) Attachments would be limited by slots, no slot for an attachment means you can't use it on that weapon.

And the gun I was thinking of is a coilgun, I'll elaborate more if coilguns are feasible in this setting with a high efficiency.

No, uh-uh, never, nope.[/sarcasm]


Dude, Tarran had gauss weaponry literally since the beginning. LMAs are pretty par for the course.

Ripper rifles* that can disrupt gravity along hard enough shears to rip a tank in half and Directed Anti-Matter weapons are some of the experimental weapons that can be used by infantry.

*The Vintage WWIII gun that Tarran had was the Father of these weapons.

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Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 05:06:43 pm

Hooo boy. This is what I get for being away for 2 hours. ::)

Quote from: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 04:18:25 pm

1-10 what you think of firearms now.

Also, suggestion on improving it would be appreciated.

6/10. It's missing many things: There's not many sniper rifles (but a lot of medium range rifles), machine guns (you know, the big ones that go DakkaDakkaDakka [so far all we've got is assault rifles]), grenade launchers, rocket launchers, plasma weapons, railguns, heavy single-shot gauss/railgun guns, heavy laser weapons, smart auto-targeting guns, and finally conventional shotguns. Essentially, our current armory is based on skirmishing, and there's no real boom-boom guns as far as I can tell.

Quote from: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 05:03:35 pm

Dude, Tarran had gauss weaponry literally since the beginning. LMAs are pretty par for the course.

Indeed. Quite a lot of my weapons are gauss now too, as far as I can tell.

Quote from: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 05:03:35 pm

*The Vintage WWIII gun that Tarran had was the Father of these weapons.

Wait, what? Which gun was that?

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Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:11:03 pm

The distortion rifle.

First things first: The inspiration of this weapon. (http://ufoai.ninex.info/wiki/index.php/Equipment/Primary_Weapons/Needler)

If you read the link, good. Otherwise I'll put the basics of it here. A rifle as accurate as a sniper using thin needles in large numbers to eliminate the target. The magasine would hold tens of thousands of rounds, though the individual rounds themselves are weak they come out VERY quickly.

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Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 05:14:35 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:11:03 pm

The distortion rifle.

Ahhh, that gun. It was so underused (like, one turn) that I've kinda forgotten about it. I wonder if it'll ever suddenly pop up in a random closet and I'll find it.

For a second, I thought he was talking about the R113 Plasma Beam weapon I mentioned in my story.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 05:16:03 pm

We had a shotgun, or rather Trol did. We need to find more, preferably for either Powder, myself, or both of us.

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Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:16:42 pm

Only use shotguns with explosive rounds ;D

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 05:17:57 pm

You mean Spectre Gear X shotgun with two X level rails and X level explosive rounds? Overheats off one shot but it's pretty effective. Especially if you use Carnage. :3

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Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:22:16 pm

More like the shells payload are grenades themselves.

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Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 05:24:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 05:06:43 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 05:03:35 pm

*The Vintage WWIII gun that Tarran had was the Father of these weapons.

Wait, what? Which gun was that?

Damaged Distortion Rifle
Ranged weapon, Single shot
Clip size: 1
2 handed
Average at short range, great at medium, good at long.
Good to incredible damage.
Field generated: 8'' radius
Description: Distortion rifles are weapons that turn gravity against itself on a limited scale, the bubble they generate is a maelstrom gravitational forces quite capable of tearing someone literally into pieces. This one was stolen from a museum restoration room, one of Tarran's buddies fixed it up for him. The damage is still extensive, it can only hold one charge and it takes almost an hour to charge it due to the patch job. Still it is a deadly weapon, and one that Tarran used to great effect during the assassination of Prelate Harold Szero.

Quote from: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 05:06:43 pm

Hooo boy. This is what I get for being away for 2 hours. ::)

Quote from: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 04:18:25 pm

1-10 what you think of firearms now.

Also, suggestion on improving it would be appreciated.

6/10. It's missing many things: There's not many sniper rifles (but a lot of medium range rifles), machine guns (you know, the big ones that go DakkaDakkaDakka [so far all we've got is assault rifles]), grenade launchers, rocket launchers, plasma weapons, railguns, heavy single-shot gauss/railgun guns, heavy laser weapons, smart auto-targeting guns, and finally conventional shotguns. Essentially, our current armory is based on skirmishing, and there's no real boom-boom guns as far as I can tell.

Working on the grenade and rocket launchers, Sniper rifles are... difficult. Their use is rather limited outside of where they excel, still, I'll do what I can. The trouble with thumper gauss weaponry that can really sling some shit is that the power of the EM field need to propel a ferric slug increases exponentially with speed and size of the projectile, power isn't the problem, it's the fact that you're subjecting all of your gear to regular EMPs. Not good for it. Disposable laser weapons are already in, but they are nearly totally anti-armor, seriously frickin' overkill against humans and human sized critters. Auto targeting? Like the ZF-1 from fifth element?

Shotguns? Shotguns? Of what speakest thou?

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:11:03 pm

First things first: The inspiration of this weapon. (http://ufoai.ninex.info/wiki/index.php/Equipment/Primary_Weapons/Needler)

I must now download that. (The game, not the page)

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 05:31:20 pm

Wasn't the Irin a shotgun? Also, those things are too useful to be totally gone in the future...

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Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 05:32:46 pm

I wouldn't count on finding many shotguns with the technocracy with the exceptions of their riot troops.

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Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 05:50:20 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 05:16:03 pm

We had a shotgun, or rather Trol did. We need to find more, preferably for either Powder, myself, or both of us.

Yes, he did.

That's the only one we've encountered so far as far as I can remember. And it isn't even conventional (come on, don't tell me they don't use conventional shotguns anymore). It's like, shotguns are an endangered species.

Anyway, what about Plasma Weapons Draignean? What are your plans (if any) with them?

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Post by: Powder Miner on May 30, 2011, 08:06:01 pm

Turn? Please? I don't really care much for the gun talk.

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Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 10:42:34 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 05:50:20 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 30, 2011, 05:16:03 pm

We had a shotgun, or rather Trol did. We need to find more, preferably for either Powder, myself, or both of us.

Yes, he did.

That's the only one we've encountered so far as far as I can remember. And it isn't even conventional (come on, don't tell me they don't use conventional shotguns anymore). It's like, shotguns are an endangered species.

Anyway, what about Plasma Weapons Draignean? What are your plans (if any) with them?

Plasma weaponry is just one of those things I wish I could go back and shoot a couple of times, it's pretty damn vague as a weapon. Laser weapons generate plasma in the instant that they make contact, that's a large part of the reason that they have a knockback.

Particle weaponry generates plasma as it superheats and charges the air it flies through and the substances it hits, particle weapons are my plasma equivalent, but I'll look into the science a little more and see if I can't pull anything fun out.

The reason shotguns are an endangered species is that they behave differently than most other ballistic weapons. Ballistics get accuracy buffs and penalties, Energy gets the same to damage.

Shotguns would behave like energy weapons rather than ballistics, or they'd have hybrid modifiers... Nyeh, they make a helluva lot of sense since your primary fighting so far has been room-to-room. Once again I'll see what I can do, but with working on fishes, the Expansion skills, new upgrades, new graphics, work, and sleep.... Time. It may take it.

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Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 10:44:01 pm

Superheated balls of plasma thrown from a "projector" weapon?

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Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 10:47:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 10:44:01 pm

Superheated balls of plasma thrown from a "projector" weapon?

Containment, after it leaves the muzzel it would attempt to discharge immediately.

Plasma generally comes superheated, depending on your base material.

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Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 10:51:11 pm

My idea of plasma (as limited as it is, don't blame me for being an idiot) is blasts of plasma flying as a sort of dense cloud of very hot gas with the center thick enough to cause some impact damage. With beams being a constant stream of the plasma. Or something like that. Whatever comes from the Halo series. I have no idea, I just liek da plasmah.

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Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 10:56:04 pm

A plastic coating that contains the gas in transit. It will be medium ranged at best (With no penalties, it was designed for that job), no long-range capacity and a fairly slow rate of fire.

So kinda like the ones from Halo. Except the rifle would be a traditional rifle size, the pistol being the original rifle (AKA the rifle from 1)

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Post by: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 11:06:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 10:56:04 pm

A plastic coating that contains the gas in transit. It will be medium ranged at best (With no penalties, it was designed for that job), no long-range capacity and a fairly slow rate of fire.

Plastic?

It's not melting through a plastic shell and it's supposed to kill people?

Eh. I'll sleep on it.

PS. I've never played Halo, so realize I have no clue what you're talking about.

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Post by: Taricus on May 30, 2011, 11:08:21 pm

The plastic shell only last for about 80-100 metres for the rifle before it completely melts and bursts open with fiery goodness. It opens with contact on a solid object as well.

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Post by: Tarran on May 30, 2011, 11:09:16 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 30, 2011, 11:06:43 pm

PS. I've never played Halo, so realize I have no clue what you're talking about.

Here, a little help with that: http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

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Post by: Powder Miner on May 31, 2011, 08:58:26 am

In the halo series, they magnetically contain the blasts with the gun.

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Post by: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 05:34:19 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 31, 2011, 08:58:26 am

In the halo series, they magnetically contain the blasts with the gun.

Magnets man, how do they work?

_{Miracles..man, miracles.}

Anyway, I'll start working on the turn slowly. See if your initiative is good enough to douse your lights before the 3rd Immortal gives you the other barrel.

Edit.

10 rolls of 100 and we have 4 rolls below 5, none of them are theirs.

And one of the immortals gets a free move, take a guess at which one.

I also realize that I've been neglecting to add your encumbrance penalties from your armor, oops.

(Reducing enc penalties to about 1/3rd of my original plans.)

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Post by: Taricus on May 31, 2011, 05:36:02 pm

Crap, good thing I- nope. I'm guessing either Dom, Ash or powder got the good Initative roll.

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Post by: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 05:37:02 pm

FFFFffFFFFfffffFfFfFffffffFffFFFFFFFUFUUUUFUUFUUFUUUUUUUUU

...

Mercy? DDDDD:

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Post by: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 05:50:27 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 05:37:02 pm

FFFFffFFFFfffffFfFfFffffffFffFFFFFFFUFUUUUFUUFUUFUUUUUUUUU

...

Mercy? DDDDD:

Mercy is for people who don't have guns.

Hell, you'd have gunned them down without a second thought had you the chance. Jordan and Harry soaked most of the really terrible rolls if that makes you feel better.

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Post by: Taricus on May 31, 2011, 05:52:05 pm

I all dibs on their implants if they die!

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Post by: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 05:52:50 pm

Whew. With any luck I can get the Laelaps rifle.

...Uhhh, did I say that out loud?

Oh come on, he would've wanted me to have it. :P

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Post by: Taricus on May 31, 2011, 05:53:45 pm

Bah!, I can make a better laser rifle then that!

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Post by: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 05:55:02 pm

Then do so. I STILL don't have that laser you promised me a long time ago.

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Post by: Taricus on May 31, 2011, 06:01:12 pm

Heyyyy, I got... Caught up with things...

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Post by: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 06:29:14 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 05:55:02 pm

Then do so. I STILL don't have that laser you promised me a long time ago.

Congrats Tarran. You done been awesome.

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Post by: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 06:32:45 pm

How am I awesome? Remembering something?

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 06:36:04 pm

You're dead. >.> *points at past tense 'been'*

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Post by: Taricus on May 31, 2011, 06:38:59 pm

Wait, what?!

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 06:41:44 pm

All I'm saying is Draignean's talking about horrible rolls and then gives Tarran a 'congrats' and a past tense in the same post. :-\

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Post by: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 06:56:59 pm

He said "Done been" after quoting my post. I think he's just saying that I'm awesome in a light-hearted farm-people tone. Not actually talking about my death.

_{I hope.}

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 07:05:13 pm

Hopefully he's talking about the work you put in on the guns... ^^; I'm still not sure though...

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Post by: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 07:05:38 pm

Nah, he was just awesome.

And then not so awesome, too much health in him to do die in one turn.

Unless he did something really stupid.

Quote from: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 06:56:59 pm

He said "Done been" after quoting my post. I think he's just saying that I'm awesome in a light-hearted farm-people tone. Not actually talking about my death.

_{I hope.}

Exactly.

Course I haven't finished the turn yet, so who knows... Maybe you're about to die.

Buffing up your passive kinetics really made you something of a... glass shield, if that's even possible.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 07:07:30 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 07:05:38 pm

glass shield

I think you broke my brain, because I literally cannot understand that. ??? Does it mean he has a good defense but it's only a one shot deal, or is he good at evading but if he takes damage that's it, or what? :-\

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Post by: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 07:09:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 07:05:38 pm

Unless he did something really stupid.

I did something stupid didn't I?

Quote from: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 07:05:38 pm

Buffing up your passive kinetics really made you something of a... glass shield, if that's even possible.

Thank god for Passive K.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 07:07:30 pm

I think you broke my brain, because I literally cannot understand that. ??? Does it mean he has a good defense but it's only a one shot deal, or is he good at evading but if he takes damage that's it, or what? :-\

I think it's "He's really good at soaking damage but if he takes too much he shatters" since buffing things up should only give bonuses, right?

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Post by: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 07:29:20 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 07:07:30 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 07:05:38 pm

glass shield

I think you broke my brain, because I literally cannot understand that. ??? Does it mean he has a good defense but it's only a one shot deal, or is he good at evading but if he takes damage that's it, or what? :-\

It's complicated, against the right kind of damage (Specifically the kind of things that can be diverted or stopped with a P.Kinetics roll.) he's strong as all, he's got a guaranteed +2 unless he rolls a 1.  He never took endurance, soak or dodge though... So if he gets pinned down or exhausted, or unconscious, he's weaker than most.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 07:37:17 pm

Ah, you mean his defense is specialized. OK, I can deal with that terminology. ^^; I will now officially shut up and let you get on with the turn. :3

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Post by: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 08:05:13 pm

Hey guys, besides health values and light level nothing has changed on the map but dom. If I update the map anyway it'll take another hour, you guys OK with me just saying that Dom is now 15 Yards east?

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Post by: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 08:06:24 pm

Yep.

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Post by: Taricus on May 31, 2011, 08:07:43 pm

Yeah.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 08:19:36 pm

3/5 say yeah so majority rules.  :-*

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Post by: Draignean on May 31, 2011, 08:20:45 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal Alpha: 95+12-2= 103 (Free action at end of turn.)
Immortal 1: 67+10-2= 75
Immortal 2: 19+10-2= 27

Harry Nakamuno: 2+3-6= -1 (Action Lost, -1 to defense)
Jordan Grey: 2+6-3= 5

Dominique Wakeman: 1+4-3= 2
Tarran Smith: 94+9-3= 100 (Free Action)
Taric Sizier: 4+3-3= 4
James Evan: 39+0-0= 39
Ashley Fey: 73+7-6=74

Immortal Alpha

The leader of the three fires the second tube of the flechette launcher before the heroes can move, [Marksman 3+2-1-1] his aim isn't as perfect as his last shot but the rocket still flies true. [Luck 5, saving roll allowed] [Tarran Passive Kinetics 4+2] Tarran's reflexes whip out, dragging his arm down in a hammer smash that plows the missile into the ground. From fifty feet away.

The rocket explodes as it smashes into the dirt, flechettes blowing an ineffective gouge in the rotting earth. As the dirt clears the Immortal sees Tarran's middle finger backlit against the flashlight.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 29, 2011, 06:41:09 pm

Turn off my light, and fire my Jormungandr in the estimated direction of the shots!

Dr. Badass moment over you douse your light and fire back at [Mof2, 3, Immortal 1] one of the rifle carriers, [Luck 2 No change] [intuition 3, no added bonus][Quickshot 2+1+1-3-1] okay Dr. Badass is officially out. You fire a burst back at your assailants, and though it's difficult to be sure you don't think you hit anything.

---

Immortal 1

With Tarran's light no longer a possible target the Immortal continues to fire on Taric's light. [Marksman 3+1-1-1] Tearing earth and rending metal but missing the pale light.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on May 29, 2011, 07:03:43 pm

The two squad mates Aim at the man with the flachette launcher, while ashly fires a quick shot from her javelin implant spreading the shots so as to be more likely to hit rather than causing more damage, she then moves quickly to the side to avi\oid return fire

You extend your left hand, diverting energy into the implants embedded throughout your arm and through the laser emitters in the tips of your fingers. Four little lances of light strike out across the water, underpowered when not in a group but perhaps enough to mark out a target. (-5 Charge) [intuition 4+1, +1 bonus to all shots] [Quickshot 3+1+1-3, 3+1+1+1-3, 2+1+1+1-3, 4+1+1+1-3] Half of them miss, but a pair strike [Luck 3] the target on the left. [Armor 3] The two beams are underpowered when not grouped, but they can still burn, and they'll still serve to mark the gunman. (Immortal 1 Armor -4, -6, +1 to intuition rolls on Immortal 1 next round.)

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 30, 2011, 09:18:26 am

James would do so and heal himself- he was in pretty horrible condition right now.

You pick up where Dominique left off, trying your best to self-medicate. [int 3-1, dex 1-1, fighting 2-1, luck 2-1 Treatment 4/20] You stab yourself repeatedly with the sewing needle, managing to undo most of the work that Dom put into healing you. Damn, you suck at this.

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Immortal 2

The second rifleman keeps firing on Taric, [Quickshot 3+1-1-1] just barely missing like the first did.

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Jordan Grey

Jordan Aims his rifle downrange, [Intuition 2+1, Luck 2 failed] but he finds nothing to aim in on besides the echoing rifle fire. Swearing he breaks off after a minute of finding nothing useful, seeing James playing seamstress with his innards he yanks the needle out of his hands and gets to work on it before James sews his aorta to his nostril. [Int 3+1, Dex 4+1, Fighting 4, Luck 3 Treatment 20/20 James +10 Health] He works with the speed and finesse of an expert, undoing the damage James did to himself and closing the wounds expertly. Nothing like a field medic.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 29, 2011, 06:46:58 pm

Switch the broadbeam into offensive mode and take aim on the launcher-equipped Immortal.

You fiddle with the modifications you made, trying to put the light out before you get shot. [Mechanics 3+2] You readjust quickly thanks to your mechanical expertise and you lean over the bench to take aim downrange. [Luck roll 5 ::) ] You catch a glimpse of something moving on the other side of the pond and you sight your rifle in on it.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 29, 2011, 11:33:26 pm

All right then, changing my action. I'll go back to my previous one here in a moment and strike it out.

"Here," Dom said, handing the kit to James. He could finish patching himself up while he took cover. "Gimme that," she said, snatching the light from Tarran. The boss was panicking and he'd said she was his second in command; that meant sometimes even though she didn't want to lead she'd have to make decisions. She shouldered the Fuath in exchange for the Abassy so she'd heave a hand free for the light, which she kept raised north towards where the projectile had come from. She ran east, away from the group, with the light on to attract their attention. Come on, you bastards, track me!

She looked for some cover while taking a potshot in the hostile's direction, just to keep them on their toes.

You grab the light from Tarran and switch it back on, howling like a demon you run away from the group. [Dex 5] You leap the bench and fire the heavy pistol [Quickshot Autofail (Negative modifiers outweigh maximum positive roll.)] [Luck 6 Vs Will 3, 2, 3] The good news, you have their complete and undivided attention, the bad news?

You have their complete and undivided attention.

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Heads Up Status

Harry lost his action
Jordan healed James
James was Emo and stabbed himself
Ash fired laser beams and gave the rest of the group an intiative boost when targeting Immortal 2
Taric is Aiming at the Alpha
Tarran Was a badass and then couldn't hit a thing
Dominique is being a very effective diversion

Location Changes

Dome is now 45ft east of the group.

Immortal Alpha (Free Action)

The Alpha starts reloading the canister launcher, breaking it open and loading a tube into one of the ports.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 145/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 139/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Full
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 139/150, Wolfkin SMG 18/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 94/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 12/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 5/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Handlight [10lbs]
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 82/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A5, E40, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (?)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 60/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 75/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on May 31, 2011, 08:23:20 pm

Open fire! Tear him a new one!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 08:24:25 pm

Dom took another shot even though she was pretty sure she hadn't hit anything - she had to keep them focused on her position, after all - and looked around for some kind of cover. Standing around in the open, while it would protect her teammates, was definitely going to get her killed. If nothing else, though, she had a smoke grenade she could drop...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 08:29:54 pm

Holy crap. The success is more than worth the fail.

"Woah, fuck yeah. That all you got?"

Sneak around the lake to the west, SMGs readied.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 31, 2011, 09:15:03 pm

"OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! OW-" *facepalms as Jordan heals him*
"Well at least I'm healed." James decided that screw this, he as going to take th eriot shield on his back, out it in front of him and CHARGE! James roared as he starte closing on the immortals.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on June 01, 2011, 02:56:10 am

Harry Will do what he does best and close for melee, circling arround the oposite direction that Dom went, ashly will stay behind cover and mark targets again, the doc will shoot at immortal 1

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 05:14:50 pm

Mmm, so, a question to my teammates. Who do you think the villain is, KineseN or Riccto? I don't think it's Zako since he didn't sign on to be one until after this mission started.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 01, 2011, 05:29:40 pm

Hmmm, I haven't been around Riccto a whole lot to know his attitude, but I think I've seen KineseN enough to know he's a sort of mad-scientist of the sort. Let me check AO2 to see if I'm wrong.

Edit:

Hmm, let's see... carving runes on his right arm...
Carving the rune on his left arm...
Made a gigantic freezing spike with two spells...
Using a scroll of Bless on an Evil book...
Trying Necromancy from nothing...
Searching for things glowing with magical energy and plain out touching it...

Ehh, some amount of Mad Scientist, but nothing really big.

I have no idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 01, 2011, 05:33:08 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 05:14:50 pm

Mmm, so, a question to my teammates. Who do you think the villain is, KineseN or Riccto? I don't think it's Zako since he didn't sign on to be one until after this mission started.

Neither.

Kin will be the next one to get in*, but I can't trust the Voice to any of the players. Sever p lot knowledge overload as well as the potential to sideline the entire story.**  So far all villains are still Technocrats, which reminds me, Jordan Yule needs to be updated.

*Unless there's an operative in the list.

**Yes, I consider it okay to create players whose sole purpose is to kill the heroes, but it's not okay to kill the plot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 05:38:10 pm

Hmm, I see... between everything you've said I get the feeling the Technocracy is just The Dragon and this Father guy is the real problem behind everything, which is why Player Villains are only Technocrats...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 01, 2011, 05:40:32 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 01, 2011, 05:33:08 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 05:14:50 pm

Mmm, so, a question to my teammates. Who do you think the villain is, KineseN or Riccto? I don't think it's Zako since he didn't sign on to be one until after this mission started.

Neither.

Dammit, I checked AO2 for nothing.

Oh well, at least I got to see my past self.

Speaking of which, I wonder what Serious was like when he first joined...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 05:43:27 pm

Read Zealots and Demons then, it's the first RTD I joined that actually lasted any length of time at all. ^^; I can already tell you though that I was a lot quieter and much more polite. I'm a shy individual, believe it or not.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 01, 2011, 05:45:31 pm

The chain of villainy isn't that linear, The Father is a product of the Technocracy, one that could be crushed if the Grand-Councilor of Eridani wasn't a ninny and if the Father wasn't very VERY good at covering its tracks and slipping through cracks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 01, 2011, 05:46:45 pm

Okay, I call dibs on the palace the ninny has!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 01, 2011, 05:47:36 pm

Serious, you are amazingly stable with your posting style, your first post looks almost like your posts now. You were only lacking with dialogue.

Heck, you were even knocking on the side of your head back then.

Time for Taricus! I wonder what horrors I will find. Speaking of which, I wonder if I remember correctly and he was in my Spaceship RTD.

Also, Ohmigawd Taricus has 54+ posts per day.

Edit: Nope, it was Paranatural I was thinking about. Taricus wasn't in my RTD.

Speaking of which, he significantly improved his posts, adding punctuation and capitalization since those days. He was still pretty innocent back then (AKA no pornz).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 05:52:50 pm

I take pride in consistency. ^^ The head-knocking's a habit from when I used to watch anime; I don't do that so much (read: at all) any more, but I still use some anime-type mannerisms because it's easy to get my point across that way. I probably could've done dialogue then as well as I do now but back then I was more-or-less still just entering the B12 community and was nervous about meeting people.

Also, dunno if you remember, but "Fore!" :3

@Draignean: So the Father, 'it' is a computer virus?

Edit: Damnit, now I'm rereading Z&D as well. I'll try to get a turn up in all three of my RTDs before the day is over, I swear.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 01, 2011, 06:02:50 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 05:52:50 pm

Also, dunno if you remember, but "Fore!" :3

Hehe, I can't believe you still remember that. I almost forgot until I saw one of your posts quoting me in that thread, then I decided to check it.

Speaking of which, the Big D didn't change a whole lot since the first time he posted. He was a pretty good story teller back then, just like today.

Also, he did Arena Battles apparently. And hey, I see Powder Miner in there too! Interesting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 06:05:26 pm

Hey, we were starting a meme in that fortress. ^^ We should see if we can get Dom and T. Smith some sledgehammers... although hopefully Dom won't get bisected horizontally. >.>

EDIT: Actually you probably didn't remember because my avatar used to be this guy: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/SeriousConcentrateSmaller.png)
Dom looks a lot different from him. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 01, 2011, 06:23:07 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 01, 2011, 06:02:50 pm

Also, he did Arena Battles apparently. And hey, I see Powder Miner in there too! Interesting.

Wow, that was a while ago... sad that it died.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 05:52:50 pm

@Draignean: So the Father, 'it' is a computer virus?

Not exactly.. it's complicated. The Father used to be Human, a long time ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2011, 06:28:25 pm

All right, last guess, then I'll be quiet about it: Same thing as what happened to Hoke?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 01, 2011, 06:34:17 pm

No and yes.

Nathaniel was just one man, and he wasn't used for what The Father was.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 01, 2011, 07:00:49 pm

Oh great, a collective hive-mind thing.

Well, there goes any remotely small chance I was going to let them turn me into one of them. Not planning on loosing my individuality.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 01, 2011, 07:02:10 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 01, 2011, 07:00:49 pm

Oh great, a collective hive-mind thing.

Well, there goes any remotely small chance I was going to let them turn me into one of them. Not planning on loosing my individuality.

Or they're fanatics, and this guy was the overseer of them. Slight hive-mind mentality due to psionics.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 01, 2011, 07:35:39 pm

Arena battles.... lol curse you callahan, Powder Maceman was AWESOME!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 01, 2011, 07:59:15 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 01, 2011, 07:00:49 pm

Oh great, a collective hive-mind thing.

Well, there goes any remotely small chance I was going to let them turn me into one of them. Not planning on loosing my individuality.

No... Hivemind isn't the correct term. Hivemind implies many whole minds acting together, this 'aint it.

It also has no use of psionics yet, just as a happy aside.

Turn either late tonight or slightly less late tomorrow.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 01:21:22 pm

Of the second page with you!

running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 01:50:24 pm

NINJA

...I mean, yay!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 05:43:37 pm

God damn, is this how long it takes for you to make a turn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 05:44:11 pm

When lots of bad things happen during it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 05:49:32 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 05:43:37 pm

God damn, is this how long it takes for you to make a turn?

Migraine sorry, had to take meds and try not dig my eyes out with a spoon for an hour. Working on the map.

As a teaser, James rolled two ones and really should have specified which direction he was running rather than "CHARGE".

You on the other hand rolled a two on an Int check.

You all got great initiative though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 05:52:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 05:49:32 pm

Migraine sorry, had to take meds and try not dig my eyes out with a spoon for an hour. Working on the map.

There's nothing wrong, you don't need to apologize, it's just that if it taked that long and you were doing it straight through then you need to simplify your rules. But since you're not doing it straight through, I guess you don't need to simplify.

Quote from: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 05:49:32 pm

As a teaser, James rolled two ones and really should have specified which direction he was running rather than "CHARGE".

Let me guess: He is now mortally wounded or something like that?

Quote from: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 05:49:32 pm

You on the other hand rolled a two on an Int check.

Well, at least it's not a 1. :P

Quote from: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 05:49:32 pm

You all got great initiative though.

Goody.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 05:54:50 pm

I'm guessing that James just absorbed a hail of bullets for me, so thanks Powder. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 05:56:52 pm

No, he just ran straight forwards instead of circling east or west*. He also failed a dex saving throw to keep from falling in.

*This is in all probability worse than being shot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 05:57:38 pm

He's either in good cover or screwed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 05:59:00 pm

Contaminated water? Mutagen water? Toxic water? Irradiated water? Water filled with horrid fungi that will kill him quickly?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 02, 2011, 06:03:38 pm

D:

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 06:04:24 pm

Hey, it may heal you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 06:06:25 pm

Or turn you into a horrid monster.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 06:07:33 pm

Both of those are good things as far as I'm concerned. Especially if you get crazy physical bonuses out of it. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 06:08:00 pm

Until he looses his mind and turns on us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 06:08:08 pm

Or the Father might open the emergency drain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 06:10:31 pm

...lol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 02, 2011, 06:11:12 pm

D; I DON'T WANT TO BE FLUSHED!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 06:12:41 pm

Ohhh, giant toilet :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 06:15:02 pm

Oh god, Taricus is getting ideas.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 06:15:58 pm

Chuck the immortals in there like they rightfully should be!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 06:16:29 pm

Poor James, getting flushed with the Immortals. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 06:18:07 pm

Gimp just froze.

I must now eat a kitten to express my rage.

...Give me another 10-30 minutes to redo my work.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 06:18:53 pm

Mind sharing those?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 06:19:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 06:18:07 pm

I must now eat a kitten to express my rage.

D:

Eat some pie instead. It doesn't kill a kitten, and it tastes better. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 06:20:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 06:19:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 06:18:07 pm

I must now eat a kitten to express my rage.

D:

Eat some pie instead. It doesn't kill a kitten, and it tastes better. :3

You've never eaten a kitten then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 06:25:23 pm

Of course I haven't. I'm a pervert, not a psychopath. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 06:27:47 pm

Go further up, EAT THE KITTEN!

(Definition may vary among members)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 07:27:48 pm

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal Alpha: 51+12-2= 61
Immortal 1: 21+10-2= 29
Immortal 2: 51+10-2= 59http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=post;topic=76875.3915;num_replies=3925#postmodify

Harry Nakamuno: 8+3-6= 5
Jordan Grey: 30+6-3= 33

Dominique Wakeman: 84+4-3= 85
Tarran Smith: 96+9-3= 102 (Free Action)
Taric Sizier: 71+3-3= 71
James Evan: 71+0-0= 71
Ashley Fey: 76+7-6=77

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 31, 2011, 08:29:54 pm

"Woah, fuck yeah. That all you got?"

Sneak around the lake to the west, SMGs readied.

You slide west while the lights are out [Int 2] and your brain fails momentarily. Confusing east and west you to step into the pool of light that Dom is trying to distract the Immortals with, silhouetting you perfectly. You jot this down on your list of REALLY stupid moves.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2011, 08:24:25 pm

Dom took another shot even though she was pretty sure she hadn't hit anything - she had to keep them focused on her position, after all - and looked around for some kind of cover. Standing around in the open, while it would protect her teammates, was definitely going to get her killed. If nothing else, though, she had a smoke grenade she could drop...

Tarran seems wildly interested in getting himself shot, putting a kink in your plan to divert enemy fire from the team. In frustration you fire another shot across the pond [AutoFail, Penalties outweigh HPR] missing them but [Immortal Alpha Int 4+1] [Immortals Int 2, 3] drawing the attention of the pair gunners. You quickly cast about for something in the way of cover, [observation 5] taking cover behind a broken tree.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 01, 2011, 02:56:10 am

Harry Will do what he does best and close for melee, circling arround the oposite direction that Dom went, ashly will stay behind cover and mark targets again, the doc will shoot at immortal 1

You fire your Javelin Implants again, [Intuition 5+1, +2 Bonus] [Quickshot 4+1+1+2-3, 2+1+2-3, 3+1+2-3, 3+1+2-3] Striking [Luck 5] all three of the Immortals. (Immortal Alpha Armor -8, Immortal 1 armor -4, Immortal 2 -4)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 31, 2011, 08:23:20 pm

Open fire! Tear him a new one!

You fire on the shadow you've been tracking, [intuition 4+1+1, +2 Bonus] [Marksman 4+1+2-3] striking the figure and briefly illuminating its armored form. [Armor 3] (Immortal Alpha -22 Armor)

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 31, 2011, 09:15:03 pm

"OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! OW-" *facepalms as Jordan heals him*
"Well at least I'm healed." James decided that screw this, he as going to take th eriot shield on his back, out it in front of him and CHARGE! James roared as he starte closing on the immortals.

You yell loudly and brandish your weapon [Luck 1] charging forwards without regard for your safety. You completely forget about the large and extremely wet scum filled pond until you run off the edge. [Dex 1] You slip in the ooze that coats the edge of the lake and go down in the stinking slime, sliding into the water that practically qualifies as a jelly. You resist the urge to repeatedly lose your lunch.

---

Immortal Alpha

Undeterred by being shot the Immortal loads the second tube into the launcher.

---

Immortal 2

[Dom Intimidate 5, James Luck 3] The immortal fires on Dom, [Quickshot 3-1-1 Target unclear, under cover] slugs tear apart the rotting log, showering Dominique with pulpy splinters.

--

Jordan Grey

Jordan leans over from where he was working on james and fires on the Immortals, [Intuition 1 All boni negated][Quickshot 3-3] but the blaze of light streaks by without hitting any of the aggresors.

---

Immortal 1

[Dom Intimidate 3, James Luck 4] The other immortal also opens fire on Dom, [4+1-1-1] tearing open the log and striking Dom in the back. (Dom Armor -13)

---

Harry Nakamuno

Harry activates his Aegis implants and moves up the left side of the lake. [Dex 2] Having some difficulty in the darkness and the unusual terrain he can't cover much ground.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/7010/76631601.png)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 140/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 139/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Nearly Full
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 139/150, Wolfkin SMG 18/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 94/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 11/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 5/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Handlight [10lbs]
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 82/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E33, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (?)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 60/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 75/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 07:28:38 pm

There are probably errors, and it lacks substance, but I got caught up reading Tarrans RTD there at the end.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 07:31:53 pm

"Confirmed hits" Keep firing. See if I can read their minds.

The joy of being insane :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 02, 2011, 07:33:50 pm

"Well, CRAP!" Climb out and just shoot with my renfield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 08:00:12 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 02, 2011, 07:28:38 pm

There are probably errors,

Serious problems in Dom's turn.

Quote

and it lacks substance, but I got caught up reading Tarrans RTD there at the end.

Lulz, victory to me.

Keep moving along towards the Immortals. Jormungandr ready.

Also, who's that helmet* guy?

_{*Who looks like a literal ass to me for some strange reason.}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 08:01:30 pm

And what the hells happened to ash's eyes? looks creepy...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 08:03:29 pm

Oh god I just noticed that. Since when to Immortals remove eyes from a distance?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:06:03 pm

I believe the helmeted guy is Harry. ^^;

Dom placed the light on the log to free her hands, put away the Abassy, and drew her own Jormungandr. "Come on, fuckers!" she yelled, taking a few shots at them... then moving away to the east to circle around and hit them from the side while they were returning fire on the log.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 08:08:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:06:03 pm

I believe the helmeted guy is Harry. ^^;

Oh GOD, that gave me a bad image. You would not believe.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:10:31 pm

Hairy asses? Because if not that I have no clue what you're on about. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 08:15:48 pm

Yes. Hairy asses.

Urgh, stop talking about it now, please, while I still have something that resembles sanity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 08:18:13 pm

Sanity?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 08:22:11 pm

I said resembles sanity. I don't have any actual sanity, you already took that away. Please, leave me be!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 08:23:40 pm

Oh alright. Who else has some sanity for me to eat?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:26:42 pm

*fistbump Taricus* We did it! We turned Tarran into one of us. In fact he may be worse off because I didn't even think of that until he pointed it out. :3

Acronym'd for sanity protection.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 08:27:57 pm

Serious, no crossing MY standards... Taric's mother is (Probably) middle aged too...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 08:28:11 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 08:23:40 pm

Oh alright. Who else has some sanity for me to eat?

If I had to guess: Powder, my lord.

Wolfchild definitely has some, my lord.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:26:42 pm

*fistbump Taricus* We did it! We turned Tarran into one of us. In fact he may be worse off because I didn't even think of that until he pointed it out. :3

Acronym'd for sanity protection.

OH GOD I LOST THAT TOO ARGH THE ACRONYM DOES NOT HELP

YOU GUYS SUCK

I'M GOING TO CRASH INTO THE SUN, YOU GUYS DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE ARRRRGGGHHHH MY BRAIN

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:29:22 pm

Pff, Taric's mom has got it goin' on. She was ready to throw down with a known terrorist simply because he'd grazed her son in a fire fight, after all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 08:30:25 pm

So the crazy may be hereditary, no excuse for passing my limits...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:31:12 pm

What limits?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 08:32:33 pm

What counts as my sanity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:36:23 pm

OK. I won't bring it up again then, since anything that can disturb Taricus is indeed going perhaps a bit too far. :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on June 03, 2011, 02:09:05 am

"Tarric, He is probably going to fire that rifle again soon, i am going to wait for that to happen to mark him, then im gonna drill him, you're welcome to join in, Jordan, i want you to see if you can help" As the enemy is too far to use the assault rifle effectively, wait untill he fires the flachette rifle, as soon as it is fired, use that to mark the target and drill him with the implants, use 3 additional charge on top of usual firing cost, jordan also co-ordinates, Harry gets closer again, trying to be un-noticed

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 03, 2011, 02:13:53 pm

It can't be fired next turn, he'll still need to aim it. The canister rifle cannot be fired unless aimed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 03, 2011, 06:11:40 pm

Draignean what happened to Ashley's eyes on the map O.o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2011, 06:20:59 pm

Probably an accident when setting the layer's transparency...

Still freaky though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 03, 2011, 06:46:36 pm

She's staring into your SOUL.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on June 03, 2011, 06:52:55 pm

ok changing turn to trying to aim at canister guy

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2011, 07:50:30 pm

You should use your empty eyes to freak out the Immortals. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 03, 2011, 09:24:49 pm

*PEW PEW PEW* "Hey, Tom, why is that girl looking at u... Oh god."

"What's-OH GOD."

"What is wrong with you t-OH GOOOOD!"

*Splat**Splat**Splat*

Me: "Huh, their heads exploded. Oh well."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Root Infinity on June 05, 2011, 09:51:40 pm

Archive binge complete.
>_> <_<
You guys are crazier than I am, and that takes !!work!!

On a semi-related note:
Can I join at some point? I don't want to be part of the "team" (they are way more epic than I ever could be, and there's a waiting list if I'm not mistaken) but I would love to be cast as something "weird" (AI? Random prisoner if they ever take one?)

And was it just me who thought that it was either thunderstorms or the positron cannon when the (radioactive) rain started to hit and you had the hairs on the back of your neck stick up and the deadheads stopped working?

Anyways, I'm probably distracting the thread, so I'll fade back into the woodwork for now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 05, 2011, 09:54:03 pm

You could sign up as a villan. Just PM draignean about it.

And nice to see you didn't go completely insane ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 05, 2011, 09:54:39 pm

Quote from: Root Infinity on June 05, 2011, 09:51:40 pm

Archive binge complete.
>_> <_<
You guys are crazier than I am, and that takes !!work!!

Taricus.

That is all.



Anyway, who ate Draignean's mind? He's been on a lot but posted extremely rarely.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 06, 2011, 01:08:56 am

Prep work ate it, I like to check up on things but I haven't had enough time to sneeze properly in a bit. I dislike writing when I'm rushed, so I've been slow on a lot of RTDs.

Anyway, I'm going to be pretty much dead from now until after 3PM on the 11th. Tomorrow and part of the next day I will be totally and completely gone, so I'm going to try and wrap up my RTD actions tonight.*

I'll try and make up when I get a time to run a turn by giving Yule's update and firing Imperfect back up. (Or giving it the axe and replacing it, either way.)

*Tonight and tomorrow are technically the same since it is 1AM, and this sentence put me into giggles. Sleep deprivation, it's fun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 06, 2011, 01:16:13 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 06, 2011, 01:08:56 am

Prep work ate it, I like to check up on things but I haven't had enough time to sneeze properly in a bit. I dislike writing when I'm rushed, so I've been slow on a lot of RTDs.

It's alright. You were sleeping in mine anyway, so you don't really need to post there.

Quote from: Draignean on June 06, 2011, 01:08:56 am

Anyway, I'm going to be pretty much dead from now until after 3PM on the 11th. Tomorrow and part of the next day I will be totally and completely gone, so I'm going to try and wrap up my RTD actions tonight.*

Got it, I'll auto you while you're gone.

Quote from: Draignean on June 06, 2011, 01:08:56 am

I'll try and make up when I get a time to run a turn by giving Yule's update and firing Imperfect back up. (Or giving it the axe and replacing it, either way.)

Yay!

Quote from: Draignean on June 06, 2011, 01:08:56 am

*Tonight and tomorrow are technically the same since it is 1AM, and this sentence put me into giggles. Sleep deprivation, it's fun.

Also tends to make you want to go to sleep. All the time. Oh, and makes it nearly impossible to speak (at least for me).

Seriously, why is everyone depriving themselves of sleep these days*?

*He says, knowing full well he goes to sleep at 1AM-4AM and waking up around 10AM-11AM.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 06, 2011, 01:17:20 am

Quote from: Tarran on June 06, 2011, 01:16:13 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 06, 2011, 01:08:56 am

*Tonight and tomorrow are technically the same since it is 1AM, and this sentence put me into giggles. Sleep deprivation, it's fun.

Also tends to make you want to go to sleep. All the time. Oh, and makes it nearly impossible to speak (at least for me).

Seriously, why is everyone depriving themselves of sleep these days*?

*He says, knowing full well he goes to sleep at 1AM-4AM and waking up around 10AM-11AM.

You lucky bastard.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 06, 2011, 04:33:29 am

Try going to bed at midday.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 07, 2011, 05:58:37 pm

Bump, Because I want to see if MINIONS are possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 07, 2011, 07:45:11 pm

Dude, not cool. D isn't going to be around until quite a while. Patience.

Quote from: Draignean on June 06, 2011, 01:08:56 am

Prep work ate it, I like to check up on things but I haven't had enough time to sneeze properly in a bit. I dislike writing when I'm rushed, so I've been slow on a lot of RTDs.

Anyway, I'm going to be pretty much dead from now until after 3PM on the 11th. Tomorrow and part of the next day I will be totally and completely gone, so I'm going to try and wrap up my RTD actions tonight.*

I'll try and make up when I get a time to run a turn by giving Yule's update and firing Imperfect back up. (Or giving it the axe and replacing it, either way.)

*Tonight and tomorrow are technically the same since it is 1AM, and this sentence put me into giggles. Sleep deprivation, it's fun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 07, 2011, 07:49:17 pm

Shit, I must've missed that. Sorry :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 07, 2011, 09:23:00 pm

NO DRAIGNEAN IS DEAD!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 11, 2011, 07:13:00 pm

In domus mens mortuus nigersero iacio somnium.

P.S: My God Latin translate programs are terrible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 11, 2011, 08:46:14 pm

Wooooooo!

As a celebration, here's two modifications to the Jormungandr. Can these be added to the game plz? :3

Spoiler: Original Jormungandr (for convenience) (click to show/hide)

(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

Can fire short ranged verson's rounds but they will not fire as well as normal.

Spoiler: The Long Range version (click to show/hide)

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

Comes standard with laser sight and sniper scope. It can fire short and normal ranged Jormungandr rounds (since the only difference is that they're shorter) but it fires them more poorly than what the rounds were designed for. The long ranged version looses automatic fire but still has a reasonable rate of single-shot firing and packs a hell of a punch with large AP bullets. The Long range version does not fare well at all in close range combat, but in medium ranged combat it is absolutely devastating and at long range it's still a threat.

Spoiler: The Short Range version (click to show/hide)

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

Dropping some of the accelerating gear and the scope, the short ranged version is much lighter, but packs less of a punch per-shot due to the smaller rounds, and is inaccurate at medium ranges onward. However, it has a much faster rate of fire and a larger clip, making it a middle point between an SMG and a normal Assault Rifle.

Do note that it should be very difficult to modify a normal Jormungandr to the long-short versions in the field.

Anyways, YAY! You're back!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 01:08:48 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 11, 2011, 08:46:14 pm

Wooooooo!

As a celebration, here's two modifications to the Jormungandr. Can these be added to the game plz? :3

Spoiler: Original Jormungandr (for convenience) (click to show/hide)

(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

Can fire short ranged verson's rounds but they will not fire as well as normal.

Spoiler: The Long Range version (click to show/hide)

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

Comes standard with laser sight and sniper scope. It can fire short and normal ranged Jormungandr rounds (since the only difference is that they're shorter) but it fires them more poorly than what the rounds were designed for. The long ranged version looses automatic fire but still has a reasonable rate of single-shot firing and packs a hell of a punch with large AP bullets. The Long range version does not fare well at all in close range combat, but in medium ranged combat it is absolutely devastating and at long range it's still a threat.

Spoiler: The Short Range version (click to show/hide)

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

Dropping some of the accelerating gear and the scope, the short ranged version is much lighter, but packs less of a punch per-shot due to the smaller rounds, and is inaccurate at medium ranges onward. However, it has a much faster rate of fire and a larger clip, making it a middle point between an SMG and a normal Assault Rifle.

Do note that it should be very difficult to modify a normal Jormungandr to the long-short versions in the field.

Da, I'll see what can be Done.

So,

Taric: Keep Firing, Attempt a Mind read.

Tarran: Sneaky Sneaky Forwards

Powder: Climb out of water and shoot randomly with Renfield. (That's going to end well.)

Serious: Drop the light and fire with the weapon that won't make a flash

Wolf: Try and aim on the Immortal Alpha

Harry: Keep moving forwards

Jordan: Support Ashley

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 13, 2011, 01:12:07 pm

Sounds about right to me. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 13, 2011, 01:31:26 pm

Same, I don't see any problems.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 01:33:28 pm

It's all there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 01:44:12 pm

I swear you guys get the crappiest initiative possible...


Tarran You've got a free action from last round, use that to boost your regular action or do you want to do something special?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 13, 2011, 01:50:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 01:44:12 pm

I swear you guys get the crappiest initiative possible...

Oh great.

Quote from: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 01:44:12 pm

Tarran You've got a free action from last round, use that to boost your regular action or do you want to do something special?

Boost my initiative?

Boost my action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 02:13:09 pm

'Aight, posting these so I can just grab them for use on my laptop when I make the map, don't panic.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/649/34374028.png)
(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/4805/66775795.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 02:14:11 pm

Nice, what's it for?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 02:18:37 pm

I said don't panic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 02:21:10 pm

I know that. I'm just curious, as I'm guessing that's harry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 02:28:52 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 02:21:10 pm

I know that. I'm just curious, as I'm guessing that's harry.

Ah well, I had hoped repeating don't panic enough would cause you to panic, much like calmly remarking how the wings of the airplane are not on fire will stimulate unease in passengers.

Yeah, that's harry.

Considering that his original Icon looked like an ass I ripped off twilight of the spirits and got him a new one.

Also when taken in the context of ass the above sentence is a little weird.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 13, 2011, 02:30:32 pm

Dammit Draignean, you had to bring up Harry and Ass again, didn't you?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 02:34:33 pm

Harry ass :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 13, 2011, 02:35:24 pm

Indeed. However let's try to keep Tarran sane a little longer, shall we? ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 03:45:53 pm

...

Nobody is even remotely Hurt.

How depressing. :P

Turn is pretty much done, updating statuses now. Map will come later.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 03:51:45 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal Alpha: 78+12-2= 88
Immortal 1: 14+10-2= 22 [Luck 2]
Immortal 2: 94+10-2= 102 (Free Action)

Harry Nakamuno: 3+3-6= 0 Action lost
Jordan Grey: 28+6-3= 31

Dominique Wakeman: 26+4-3= 27
Tarran Smith: 2+9-3+2= 10
Taric Sizier: 22+3-3= 22 [Luck 4]
James Evan: 39+0-0= 39
Ashley Fey: 5+7-6=6

Immortal 2

The Immortal continues firing remorselessly at Dom, [Quickshot 4-1-1] filling the air around her with chips of old wood and flecks of muck from the exploding ground.

---

Immortal Alpha

The Alpha finishes locking in the pair of canisters, hefting the launcher it presses the targeting stud. [Intuition 5+1] The Immortal aims straight back down the path of fire to Taric, apparently it harbors a slight bit of resentment over being shot.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 02, 2011, 07:33:50 pm

"Well, CRAP!" Climb out and just shoot with my renfield.

Spluttering you try to find a wall that you can climb out from, [Intuition 4] you feel your way back up the way you came [Dexterity 3] making a fair bit of schlucking sounds in the the water while doing so. You haul yourself out of the water, most of your injuries are still bandaged but you shudder to think what hideous things you just exposed them to. With a battle cry you whip out your SMG and let loose the pointy spikes of war. [Intuition 2+1, No bonus] [Quickshot 4-3-2+1] The thin projectiles whistle harmlessly through the air as you fire in the general area of you enemy.

---

Jordan Grey

Jordan settles in and tries to sight in on the Immortal with the big gun, [Intuition 4+1] locking onto the form that Taric and Ashley have been firing on.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2011, 08:06:03 pm

Dom placed the light on the log to free her hands, put away the Abassy, and drew her own Jormungandr. "Come on, fuckers!" she yelled, taking a few shots at them... then moving away to the east to circle around and hit them from the side while they were returning fire on the log.

You set the light down and yell out a taunt before switching over weapons and trying to get the hell away from the log. [Dex 3] You succeed mostly, managing to put some distance between yourself and the tree, not a lot but it's something.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 02, 2011, 07:31:53 pm

"Confirmed hits" Keep firing. See if I can read their minds.

You fire your laser again, the assault part of the frankenstein however is out of Ammo. [Marksman 1, Bonus negated] [Luck 2] There's a faint click and hiss from the gun as it dumps the corrupted power cell's energy into the heatsink, no damage done to the gun but you're going to need to reload. Frustrated you attempt to reach out mentally, trying to find whatever the hell got sent to kill you. [Empathetics 4-1 Double action] You find something across the water, specifically six somethings. Three human minds, three very much not. You're too inexperienced to tell anything else about them. [Failed roll not shown]

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Immortal 1

The Immortal [Int 2] falls for Dominiques ruse and continues firing on the fallen log, pulverizing the air but little else.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 02, 2011, 08:00:12 pm

Keep moving along towards the Immortals. Jormungandr ready.

You keep moving, trying not to make a sound as you approach the other side of the reflecting pond. [Dex 1 (Bonus negated), Boost Re-Roll 1] You step in a corpse, biting back a swear you hop off of it and onto another body's very squishy skull. [Will 2, Boost Re-roll 5] You swear with the practice of an experienced freedom fighter as part of your leg gets spattered in ancient brains, to your credit you manage to do it in near silence, saving your hide from perforation even if it doesn't gain you much ground.

---

Ashley Fey

You steady your arm, adjusting your fingertips to get the perfect shot against the Alpha. [Intuition 3+1] You focus and prepare to fire.

---

Immortal 2

[Int 3+1] Slightly suspicious of the flickering shadows behind the light, the immortal aims his assault rifle directly at the flashlight.


Turn Notes

Dominique is fooling the Immortals thus far
Tarran is standing in somebody.
Taric needs to reload and is making discoveries as to the nature of the aggressor.
Ashley is aiming
Jordan is Aiming
James is firing bolts about willy nilly
The Alpha is Aiming
Immortal 2 is Aiming
Immortal 1 is happily blow a tree apart
Harry is too badass to do anything

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

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Range: Long

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 140/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 139/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Nearly Full
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 139/150, Wolfkin SMG 18/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 94/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 11/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 5/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 82/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E0, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (?)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 60/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 75/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 03:57:09 pm

Continue probing their minds. Reload first though.

Spoiler: V2 Needler image (click to show/hide)

(http://img.ie/c2774.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 13, 2011, 06:21:59 pm

SHOOOT MOAR WHILE YELLING LOUDLY RAEG!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 13, 2011, 06:39:45 pm

Dominique continued moving as quietly as she was able. Once she was close enough... that was when she would open up on the bastards with the Jormungandr. For now, best not to tip her hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 13, 2011, 07:36:31 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 03:57:09 pm

Spoiler: V2 Needler image (click to show/hide)

(http://img.ie/c2774.jpg)

Oh mah gawd it's piss yellow.

I suggest a pale green-brown instead.

"Shit, jesus christ." Continue advancing. Faster pace now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 13, 2011, 07:40:53 pm

Now you see why I didn't like the yellow leeches...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2011, 07:51:57 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 13, 2011, 07:36:31 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 03:57:09 pm

Spoiler: V2 Needler image (click to show/hide)

(http://img.ie/c2774.jpg)

Oh mah gawd it's piss yellow.

With Lime Green Accents.

I guess it's not a stealth weapon unless you happen to be raiding candyland.

This thing is supposed to fire zillions-o-needles right? Why is the mag transparent and showing what look like .556 rounds?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 08:01:04 pm

7.62 NATO. H&K 417 magazine. This could be a conversion of it, requiring power cells due to the rounds but dramatically improved damage per round.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 13, 2011, 09:17:36 pm

That needler gun has large aliber bullets:|

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on June 13, 2011, 11:38:13 pm

Wait for the alpha to givehis postion away by firing, then let him have it, over-charge the javelin by 3
Harry, keep moving closer, Doc Fire once the alpha fires

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 17, 2011, 11:01:30 am

Hey, Taric, you got life insurance?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 11:09:02 am

I've insanity insurance. Why? Am I the target and I'm dead aren't I?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 17, 2011, 11:16:39 am

Quote from: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 11:09:02 am

I've insanity insurance. Why? Am I the target and I'm dead aren't I?

You're not dead yet, you're health and armor were high when you started. If you were an NPC you'd be dead, but PCs have contractual critical resistance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 11:17:47 am

Well, at least that's over then. Though when that bastard fires again I'll be dead right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 17, 2011, 11:21:55 am

Maybe, maybe not.

If he scores another critical you'll be down into Mortally Wounded, if he doesn't you'll just be very badly wounded.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 11:25:46 am

So, not for another 2-3 volleys then?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 17, 2011, 11:29:30 am

*Shrugs*

Unless someone shoots you, your gun explodes, he gets lucky, you bleed out, etc.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 17, 2011, 12:18:01 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal Alpha: 65+12-2= 75
Immortal 1: 53+10-2= 61
Immortal 2: 90+10-2= 98

Harry Nakamuno: 36+3-6= 33
Jordan Grey: 2+6-3= 5

Dominique Wakeman: 3+4-3= 4
Tarran Smith: 30+9-3= 36
Taric Sizier: 9+3-3= 9
James Evan: 80+0-0= 90
Ashley Fey: 97+7-6=97

Immortal 2

Pulling the rifle in the Immortal fires a burst of slugs directly into the light Damn left behind. [Marksman 4+1-1] [light Armor 2] The handlight jumps off the log trailing sparks, flickering fitfully [Luck 2] before it dies completely.

(Handlight has been damaged beyond use)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 13, 2011, 11:38:13 pm

Wait for the alpha to givehis postion away by firing, then let him have it, over-charge the javelin by 3
Harry, keep moving closer, Doc Fire once the alpha fires

You continue holding fire, waiting for the perfect moment to cut the Immortal into ribbons.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 13, 2011, 06:21:59 pm

SHOOOT MOAR WHILE YELLING LOUDLY RAEG!

You wave your SMG around and scream defiance into the darkness, [Intuition 2, No bonus] [Quickshot 4-3-2+1] the SMG being a short range weapon for discrete interventions doesn't fair so well in a long distance firefight. If any of your spikes hit, nobody noticed. Still, you you continue yelling, trusting in God to protect your completely unarmored form from whatever hideous injury is coming to you.

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Immortal Alpha

The alpha makes a few last adjustments to the aim of the heavy launcher before pressing the firing stud, loosing a flechette canister at Taric. [Intuition 5, +1 bonus] [Marksman 6+2+1-3] The Immortal's aim is unerring, and the stubby rocket flies straight for where Taric, Ashley and Jordan are taking cover. [Reflex 3, -Neg-, -Neg-, Negated for both Jordan and Ashley Aiming]  [Explosion 4+2 Taric, Explosion 4+1 Jordan, Ashley] [Confirm Critical 5 Vs Taric Armor 2, Confirmed] [Ashley Armor 1, Jordan Armor 5]

The canister detonates, spraying lethal shrapnel in a cone across the remains of the bench fort. Taric is the first and hardest hit, bright blood flying from where the killing razors slice through his armor. [Armor -16 Hp -48, In severe pain, Razors lodged in flesh]  Ashley's armor is pierced in several places by the blast, though the razors deal only scrapes across her actual flesh. [Ashley Armor -26, HP -2 (Armor damage taken increased due to bad roll)] Jordan's armor takes the brute of the damage, but without the heavier plates of Ash and Harry's armor some damage inevitably bleeds through. [Jordan Armor -18 Hp -6]

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Ashley Fey (Delayed Action)

Though your armor is torn the damage isn't severe enough to make you lose your aim, and you fire upon the Immortal the instant you're sure of your aim. [Marksman 1] [Luck 1 <.<] (Charge -8) Pain sears up your arm as something goes wrong with the implant itself, it fades quickly as the implant shuts down to protect both of you, but you don't think you'll be able to use that implant again until it's repaired.

(Javelin Implant Damaged, requires repair.)

---

Immortal 1

After the other Immortal blasts the light there seems to be little point in continuing bombardment on the log, so the Immortal switches to the only other logical target, the strange screaming man. [Intuition 3+1, Target making noise: +1] [Quickshot 2-3+1+1] Thankfully for James the Immortal misses, trying to track a target solely by sound is no easy feat.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 13, 2011, 07:36:31 pm

"Shit, jesus christ." Continue advancing. Faster pace now.

You continue moving forwards, sacrificing a little bit of stealth for speed. [Dex 4+1][Stealth 3+1-1] You dart forwards, trying to keep the noise down as much as you can. With skill and a bit of luck you think you've closed most of the distance.

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Harry Nakamuno

Harry continues to circle around from the opposite side as Tarran, [Dex 2] slowly making his way around the other side.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 13, 2011, 03:57:09 pm

Continue probing their minds. Reload first though.

Your ears are ringing and you're more than slightly bloody now, still you attempt to reload your rifle. [Dex 4+1-1] The razors that haven't left your body yet cause you some difficulty as you insert a new power cell and change the mag but you manage it without dropping anything. [Will Auto-success through perk] Pushing pain aside you prepare to steal another mental peak at your assailants... there had to be an easier way. [Empathetics 4] The minds are linked somehow, two brains functioning in a single nervous system... The link has something to do with their armor, you aren't sure what though. [Failed roll not shown]

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Jordan Grey

Recovering from the blast later than Ashley Jordan still tries to pull off a shot on the Alpha. [intuition 3+1: +1 bonus] [Markman 3+1+1+1-3] The beam clips the immortal, the focus burning [Armor 1] a deep gash in the thing's armor. (Alpha Armor -19)

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 13, 2011, 06:39:45 pm

Dominique continued moving as quietly as she was able. Once she was close enough... that was when she would open up on the bastards with the Jormungandr. For now, best not to tip her hand.

You follow behind Tarran [Dex 3], deftly avoiding the gooey corpse and covering a fair bit of the rotting ground as you move to flank the Immortals.

---

Status Warnings
Taric is at <50% Health
Taric has multiple negative status effects

Range Changes
Tarran is at Short range with the Immortals
Dominique and Harry are at mid range

Lighting Changes

Except for energy weapons fire and sparks there is absolutely no light left in the room.

Turn Notes
Dominique is moving into position behind Tarran
Tarran Flanking the Immortals
Taric is getting blood everywhere, has a couple razors embedded in him, and is in no small amount of pain.
Ashley is learning the drawbacks of implants
Jordan is Aiming and firing on the Alpha
James is firing bolts about willy nilly while screaming.
The Alpha is Aiming and blowing chunks out of people.
Immortal 2 has destroyed the handlight
Immortal 1 trying to shoot james
Harry is glacially making his way up the western flank.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

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Ashley, Taric, Jordan, James: Long
Harry, Dominique: Medium
Tarran: Short

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Ashley, Taric, Jordan, James: Long
Harry, Dominique: Medium
Tarran: Short

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Ashley, Taric, Jordan, James: Long
Harry, Dominique: Medium
Tarran: Short

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/100
Charge: 132/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants (Damaged), Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Nearly Full
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 139/150, Wolfkin SMG 18/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Hurt
Charge: Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 5/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, Severe Pain (-1 to all actions unless an endurance save or a Will save is made. [End for physical, Will for mental]), embedded razors. (-1 to physical actions)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 60/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 75/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A25, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (00, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 12:22:24 pm

Ah, the benefit of insanity. I'm one part supersoldier, rest human (For now >:3)

Keep prying open the minds. Get down so I don't get shot again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Ahra on June 17, 2011, 12:23:57 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 12:22:24 pm

Ah, the benefit of insanity. I'm one part supersoldier, rest human (For now >:3)

Keep prying open the minds. Get down so I don't get shot again.

fixd

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 17, 2011, 03:39:19 pm

Oh wow, Taricus got some bad luck.

Also, Powder, STOP WASTING YOUR GODDAMN AMMO AND HELP US.

Spray the area I think they're at with Jormungandr rounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 03:40:14 pm

Could've been much worse if it was you. You don't get free will passes :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 17, 2011, 03:43:43 pm

But I still have an additional 5 points of max Health and Stamina so hah. :P

Also... I just noticed I'm holding 3 Chimeras... which is silly. Why was my past self so silly? Oh well, the second I get a chance I'm dropping them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 03:45:47 pm

Your past self thought that he could sell them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on June 17, 2011, 04:10:48 pm

"Jordan, help me get him somewhere that the enemies don't know where we are for certain" Drag taric out of the kill-zone, then have jordan fix him up, whihle harry continues and ashley starts, moving towards the bad guys

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 17, 2011, 04:53:48 pm

Dom heard Tarran firing ahead of her. I should probably stop then, last thing I need is to cause a friendly fire incident. She stopped where she was and looked for nearby cover in case the Immortals returned fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 17, 2011, 05:33:49 pm

James quited down a bit and started heading around th epool to the best of his abilities. "OK" he muttered "Time to actually do something."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 18, 2011, 02:02:47 am

A few ideas for weapons. I hope you don't mind. You can change the values all you like.

MKIV Milkor MGL (just 'Milkor' for short)
Gauss, Semi Automatic
10 Round circular clip
Range Modifiers to accuracy: +3 close, +1 Medium, nil long
Damage varies depending on ammo
Grenade
Description: One of the oldest weapons around, made during the near start of World War III, the MIV MGL is still used today despite being extremely old. It is a coilgun, and has impressive range. It can fire EMP, HE, Napalm, Shockwave, Sound-bang (flashbang without the blinding), Flashbang, flare, bullet-style, shrapnel, or even whatever ferromagnetic things can fit into it's barrels, making the MIV MGL one of the most versatile weapons in existence while still being relatively cheap to make (though the ammo is not so cheap).

Reaper Automatic Shotgun
Single, 3 round burst, full auto
30 round clip
Range Modifiers to accuracy: +5 close, +0 Medium, -10 long
Poor to Great damage
Cone, Ballistic
Description: A very scary--but expensive--conventional automatic shotgun, the Reaper can put hundreds of small holes in unarmored targets. Without armor, you're dead. With good enough armor, you'll be left relatively unharmed. It's rare, but when it's there you had better get the hell out of the way or get ripped to pieces.

Sol Heavy Laser
Single
1 shot per 2 energy cells
Cohesion Modifiers: -3 close, +3 Medium, +2 long
Decent to Incredible damage
Energy
The Sol Heavy Laser is a extremely powerful laser made for anti-vehicle purposes. Eating two cells per shot and taking 3 seconds to fire while at the same time showing a small targeting laser up front and being quite heavy, the Sol is not really designed for anti-personnel combat. Regardless, it puts holes through anything in a matter of seconds, so do NOT get hit by it. It fires by shooting multiple--not a single--lasers, so it can also be raked for much less damage but at the same time being nearly impossible to dodge.

Opinions? Or are they awesomesauce weapons?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 18, 2011, 04:49:55 am

Could've done better for the GL name. Energy weapons have Cohesion modifiers, and the Auto shotgun shout be cut down to 24 rounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 18, 2011, 05:06:57 am

Quote from: Taricus on June 18, 2011, 04:49:55 am

Could've done better for the GL name.

Yes... I know, it kinda sucks...

But then again, it's a really, really old weapon; back when the company was still functioning. So the name would make sense. To me, at least.

Quote from: Taricus on June 18, 2011, 04:49:55 am

Energy weapons have Cohesion modifiers

Ah. Fixing.

Quote from: Taricus on June 18, 2011, 04:49:55 am

and the Auto shotgun shout be cut down to 24 rounds.

What, you don't want 30 round clips for automatic shotguns? Is it too awesome for you? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 19, 2011, 01:33:15 pm

Draignean- or someone else should they get permission- should make another RTD in this universe from the point of view of another faction. And if they cross paths, the RTDs would affect each other.
>.>
<.<
Can I draignean? Please? I really like the weapons in this canon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 19, 2011, 11:22:21 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 18, 2011, 02:02:47 am

A few ideas for weapons. I hope you don't mind. You can change the values all you like.

Opinions? Or are they awesomesauce weapons?

Should work, and you should be in position to have at least two fairly soon.

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 19, 2011, 01:33:15 pm

Draignean- or someone else should they get permission- should make another RTD in this universe from the point of view of another faction. And if they cross paths, the RTDs would affect each other.
>.>
<.<
Can I draignean? Please? I really like the weapons in this canon.

An RTD... of an RTD?

Well, no.  First of all I would have to info-dump an assload of plot info on you, too much for a player to have. Second, Twinned RTDs double the number of players that have to sync for a turn to be made. Third, the only person I'd trust to write this RTD would be serious, sorry man, you just don't think like I do.

Take the weapon ideas all you like though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 19, 2011, 11:25:32 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 19, 2011, 11:22:21 pm

Should work, and you should be in position to have at least two fairly soon.

So... I get a Supah Snipah lazor soon? :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 19, 2011, 11:26:56 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 19, 2011, 11:25:32 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 19, 2011, 11:22:21 pm

Should work, and you should be in position to have at least two fairly soon.

So... I get a Supah Snipah lazor soon? :D

Sure, if you can detach it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 19, 2011, 11:34:50 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 19, 2011, 11:22:21 pm

the only person I'd trust to write this RTD would be serious, sorry man, you just don't think like I do.

:D

It would probably be best if I didn't, though. As it turns out I suck at writing sci-fi, or original material. :-\ Plus me being me, well... I think you'd actually be better off in Taric's hands, if you know what I mean. >.>

On-topic, if we get a choice, that shotgun looks quite nice for either me or Powder.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 19, 2011, 11:39:59 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 19, 2011, 11:34:50 pm

Plus me being me, well... I think you'd actually be better off in Taric's hands, if you know what I mean. >.>

You both are just as bad.

Why do you guys exist.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 19, 2011, 11:34:50 pm

On-topic, if we get a choice, that shotgun looks quite nice for either me or Powder.

Hehe, yeah.

Unless someone else is wielding the same thing.

Then it's a bad thing for you to be wielding it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 19, 2011, 11:44:20 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 19, 2011, 11:39:59 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 19, 2011, 11:34:50 pm

Plus me being me, well... I think you'd actually be better off in Taric's hands, if you know what I mean. >.>

You both are just as bad.

Why do you guys exist.

Spark of life my friend, life knows no moral boundaries, no societal constraints. The nearer the mental edge the GM is, the more willing they are to play fast and loose with the tenants that bind and constrain fiction.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 19, 2011, 11:54:40 pm

I call BS on 'just as bad.' I've crossed his moral boundary three times... And let's not forget the other reason I'm worse, right Tarran? >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 12:32:55 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 19, 2011, 11:54:40 pm

I call BS on 'just as bad.' I've crossed his moral boundary three times... And let's not forget the other reason I'm worse, right Tarran? >:3

Factor into your calculations that both Serious and Taric combined have only crossed my moral boundaries once. Once.

My insanity may be more quiet, but she's still there. Laughing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 20, 2011, 12:39:20 am

I am in the middle of a circle of lunatics.

...Don't hurt me? D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 12:47:07 am

Actually I'm curious about when we managed to do that. Refresh my memory, Draignean?

@Tarran: At least Powder and wolfchild are normal. :3 As far as I can tell, anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Talarion on June 20, 2011, 01:09:37 am

Don't worry, Tarran, I'll save you. Yes... save you... I'm definitely not worse than all of the others. Trust me...  :) (Lurking ftw)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 01:14:32 am

How reassuring, a crazed Aussie instead of a crazed Southerner and a crazed where-Taric's-from-term.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Talarion on June 20, 2011, 01:17:56 am

I'm not crazed unless in the vicinity of a boomerang. Atleast, not nearly as bad. I want a bladed boomerang now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 01:20:03 am

Marcus's got one over in Castlevania. :3 Maybe you and Krath can rock-paper-scissors over who gets it. Speaking of which I need to check something there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Talarion on June 20, 2011, 01:21:47 am

I would, but Krath can use it more effectively. Plus, I already have kickass range; My Book of Lightning. At the moment, the Sword is what I'm aiming for. If they get close, I can DECAPITATE!! them. With a Demonic Longsword belonging to my idol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 01:25:00 am

Indeed. ^^ It's pretty strong, too, all things considered.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Talarion on June 20, 2011, 01:27:19 am

True. Plus, it's fitting... Well, no it isn't, but Zathyran would LIKE it to be fitting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 01:45:58 am

Well... it IS Marcus's sword. Just... better. Sort of. All right it's evil but at least it's pretty accurate. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 04:41:54 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 01:14:32 am

How reassuring, a crazed Aussie instead of a crazed Southerner and a crazed where-Taric's-from-term.

So make that two Aussies >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 04:55:06 am

Huh. I guess you live far to the west of Talarion then 'cause I'm pretty sure he's 15 hours ahead of me and you're 13. ^^ (Sorry, one of my hobbies is collecting data. Weird, I know.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Talarion on June 20, 2011, 08:50:49 am

Damn! How come all the awesome Aussies I meet online are from WA... >.> Do people oVer this side not interwebz or something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 20, 2011, 08:58:25 am

USA! USA! USA! USA!
American and proud of it :D
Although Australians are cool too ^.^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Talarion on June 20, 2011, 09:01:49 am

We have boomerangs and kangaroos. BOXING Kangeroos. With boomerang-throwing Joeys in their pouches. :P and Drop Bears.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 09:04:53 am

~I'm proud to be an American,
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today
I'm proud to say I love this land
God bless the USA!~

^^ I had to learn the sign language for that song in elementary school, hell if I know why. I've forgotten it too. :-\ Oh well. I'm fairly happy with Kentucky myself; true there's a few idiots here but I believe it's that way the world over. ^^ For the most part people here are kindly and polite, and that's the way it ought to be.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 09:05:53 am

Quote from: Talarion on June 20, 2011, 09:01:49 am

We have boomerangs and kangaroos. BOXING MAFIA Kangeroos. With boomerang-throwing Joeys in their pouches. :P and Drop Bears.

Fixed. Those 'roos would do well in the ganglands :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: wolfchild on June 20, 2011, 10:35:36 am

Hey talarion, i'm a queenslander so not ALL the ausies are WA

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 04:42:51 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 12:47:07 am

Actually I'm curious about when we managed to do that. Refresh my memory, Draignean?

@Tarran: At least Powder and wolfchild are normal. :3 As far as I can tell, anyway.

I believe it was Taric doing his bi the way moment with Tarran.

Anyway, I believe that's everyone. HIT IT!!!!!!!10101!!!!1!!!!!!1111011101001010101110111010111!*

*Have you ever been so geeked out that you exclaimed in binary?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 04:47:42 pm

What I want to know is how serious crossed the line.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 04:54:12 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 04:47:42 pm

What I want to know is how serious crossed the line.

"Factor into your calculations that both Serious and Taric combined have only crossed my moral boundaries once. Once"-Myself

Serious hasn't, aside from the cerberus RTD he's been pretty tame.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 04:58:18 pm

Ah, Thanks for the clarification.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:09:52 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 04:54:12 pm

Serious hasn't, aside from the cerberus RTD he's been pretty tame.

D:

Am I gonna have to have Dom do something drastic to somebody (other than Sizier of course, he wouldn't care)?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 05:23:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:09:52 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 04:54:12 pm

Serious hasn't, aside from the cerberus RTD he's been pretty tame.

D:

Am I gonna have to have Dom do something drastic to somebody (other than Sizier of course, he wouldn't care)?

Here I thought she was a married woman, forsaking all others for the memory of her long lost love...

Anyway, poor initiative roll for the bad guys, strangely enough Dom gets to go first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:28:00 pm

:P Considering my usual initiative that is startling. And yeah that's true, I tend to go for shocking statements I have no intention of backing up. So the guys are safe. Ashley on the other hand... >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 05:30:04 pm

I think we'll need a disclaimer considering how bad our characters are as role models.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:32:36 pm

What are you talking about, Dom's a great role model. She's faithful to her husband even though she hasn't seen him for a long, undefined amount of time (and thinks he's probably dead) and looks out for her friends. On the other hand she does tend to beat unconscious enemies to death, so there's that against her. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 05:35:31 pm

Nono, that just means she's the best one of the lot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:39:59 pm

lol. I think James is the best of the lot. He tends to rush into danger but he hasn't done anything evil yet and even tried to spare an opponent back when he was messing about in his subconscious. Ashley we don't know nothin' about yet. Tarran's a bit iffy since he tends to shoot teammates. >:3 Taric is clearly the worst possible role model. A sample from the self-help book he'd write: "If your boss hassles you at work, hack into his computer and play porn really loudly. That'll shut him up."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 05:42:03 pm

Or even better: "If someone hassles your partner, make them feel like your partner once your in the bedroom" >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:46:09 pm

"Most important tip: flirt with your team leader, whether they are the same gender as you or not. Hey, you never know..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 05:48:10 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:46:09 pm

"Most important tip: flirt with your team leader, whether they are the same gender as you or not. Hey, you never know..."

Fixed :P

Also, if we ever get a banquet hall for this base (If we ever do that), I'm re-enacting camelot :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:49:54 pm

You mean you'll sequin vests and impersonate Clark Gable? ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 05:50:51 pm

Dancing on tables, kicking the serving staff and being generally crazy ala monty python :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 05:54:41 pm

"I have to push the pram a lot!"

Beam me up Spock, there's no sanity left in this RTD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 05:56:30 pm

There was sanity left here? O_O

Still, it tastes nice. Yummy sanity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 05:58:29 pm

Let's get down to brass tacks here Draignean, the last trace of sanity left this thread about 170 or so pages back. Now you're just making stuff up. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 20, 2011, 06:10:16 pm

Turn? >.> <.< >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 06:11:23 pm

I think he's working on it right now. ^^; I think anyway, I dunno.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 06:14:24 pm

I just hope we didn't drive him through the wall again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 06:19:05 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 20, 2011, 06:10:16 pm

Turn? >.> <.< >.>

It's happening, you managed to (Strangely) not fail miserably.

it's been a weird turn, finally reversing the immortals longstanding string of asskickery.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 06:21:26 pm

And it just occurred to me I wasted this good turn. Damn it. Our side gets good rolls and I get high initiative and I waste it looking for cover. :( Ah well, no one's fault but my own.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 06:24:51 pm

Well Tarran's defense just pulled a C-c-c-combo breaker for the good guys and the lowest initiative immortal did the same thing for his team. (Albeit inversely)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Tarran on June 20, 2011, 06:40:10 pm

So I just made an awesome dodge? Awesome.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 06:42:45 pm

More like shot the eyes while dodging. Surprising really.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Draignean on June 20, 2011, 06:43:54 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal Alpha: 29+12-2= 39
Immortal 1: 64+10-2= 72
Immortal 2: 17+10-2= 25

Harry Nakamuno: 38+3-6= 35
Jordan Grey: 47+6-3= 50

Dominique Wakeman: 85+4-3= 86
Tarran Smith: 38+9-3= 44
Taric Sizier: 26+3-3= 26
James Evan: 47+0-0= 47
Ashley Fey: 8+7-6=9

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 17, 2011, 04:53:48 pm

She stopped where she was and looked for nearby cover in case the Immortals returned fire.

[Passive Kinetics 4] Even in the pitch black you find concealment behind yet another dead tree, not great cover but it's better than nothing.


---

Immortal 1

The immortal continues firing on James while he continues doing the Shoot-me shuffle. [Intuition 2+1: No Bonus][Quickshot 2+1-3] The immortal's clip runs dry peppering the ground around James, miraculously missing the Thanatos empowered bible thumper.

---

Jordan Grey

Jordan Grabs Taric by the neck seam on his armor, [Strength 4] hauling him backwards to the wall and taking up a position besides Ash again.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 17, 2011, 05:33:49 pm

James quited down a bit and started heading around th epool to the best of his abilities. "OK" he muttered "Time to actually do something."

You stop screaming and waving your gun around, in lieu of a more suicidal option you decide to start moving around the pond. [Dex 3] Stunningly you actually manage to walk without attracting bullets or falling over.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 17, 2011, 03:39:19 pm

Spray the area I think they're at with Jormungandr rounds.

You make an educated guess as to where the Immortals are [P. Kinetics 2+1: No bonus, no penalty.] [Improbable Aim 5 Penalties negated] and then you let all the fires of modern technology loose upon them. [Quickshot 4+1, 3+1+1, 4+1+1] [Confirm Critical 3 Vs Immortal Armor 4, confirm failed.] Your fire lances across the Immortals at the shorter range, all but depleting your clip while you shred them. (Immortal Alpha -17 Armor, Immortal 1 -18 Armor, Immortal 2 -22 Armor)

---

Immortal Alpha

"We pledge our last to immortal service, as we have pledged and shall ever pledge, with last blood and faltering bone to the service of the Father." The voice is barely more than whisper as the Alpha sways, teetering at the edge of its physical limit. [End 1 bonus negated] Its body freezes slowly, stiffening into immobility as it's outer carapace dies.

---

Harry Nakamuno

[Dex 6] Harry takes this moment to develop the speed and agility of a gazelle, springing ably forwards until he's almost directly across from Tarran.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 17, 2011, 12:22:24 pm

Keep prying open the minds. Get down so I don't get shot again.

[will auto-success] From your position on the back wall you keep trying to find out something about your assailants. [Empathetics 2] Nothing happens, and now you're getting a headache. You decide to lay back against the wall and try not to bleed too heavily.

---

Immortal 2

Twisting and growling as its leader dies the Immortal fires on Tarran [Intuition 5+1= +2 bonus] [Quickshot 6+1+1+2-3] [Confirm critical 5 Vs Armor 3, Confirmed] The immortal fires with surprising accuracy, knocking Tarran backwards and bloody. (Armor -15 Hp -40, Armor Shrapnel in wounds)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 17, 2011, 04:10:48 pm

"Jordan, help me get him somewhere that the enemies don't know where we are for certain" Drag taric out of the kill-zone, then have jordan fix him up, whihle harry continues and ashley starts, moving towards the bad guys

[Dex 3+1] You vault the bench and start moving forwards, heading up the west side behind Harry.

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health
Taric has multiple negative status effects
Tarran has a negative status effect

Range changes
Ashley is at Mid range to the Immortals
Harry is at close range to the Immortals

Turn Notes,
Tarran is kicking butt and getting kicked
Taric is slumped against a wall and has a headache
Dominique has found concealment
Powder is coming around the east side of the pond.
Ashley is moving up the west side for the assist
Jordan is keeping Taric out of trouble
Harry actually had an effective turn

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

?
Taric, Jordan, James: Long
Dominique, Ashley: Medium
Tarran, Harry: Short

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Taric, Jordan, James: Long
Dominique, Ashley: Medium
Tarran, Harry: Short

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 132/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Slightly Discharged
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 139/150, Wolfkin SMG 18/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Hurt
Charge: Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 5/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 94/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [4, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, Severe Pain (-1 to all actions unless an endurance save or a Will save is made. [End for physical, Will for mental]), embedded razors. (-1 to physical actions)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
1 half power energy cell
3 energy cells
6 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (20)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A5, E60, 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens, shrapnel (Physical actions at -1) 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (00, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 06:46:44 pm

Try again dammit!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 20, 2011, 06:47:19 pm

Continue around- If I get at medium range from them, fire if fired upon! if I get to short range, fire no matter what!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 06:47:29 pm

Dominique sent out a psionic probe to try and get a feel for the surroundings. Once she was sure she had a good lock on their positions, she would open fire on them.

Hey Taric. You should do that thing you did back when Saun and Trol were around and mark the remaining Immortals so we can kick their asses. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 06:57:58 pm

I'll do that after I figure out what the hell these guys brains do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 20, 2011, 06:58:07 pm

I made a crappy dodge. Crap.

"Urgh..." Fall on my back and reload my Jormungandr. Quietly. Hopefully they'll stop shooting?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 07:00:06 pm

D: If you really want to study them then mark one of them so we can kill it and then we'll just capture the other one, and you can do whatever you want to him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 07:01:31 pm

Serious, no giving Draignean or anyone else nightmares about Taric's POW.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 07:02:17 pm

They're men, they can deal with it. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 07:07:01 pm

Point, though that means they'll suffer a lot more >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 07:12:53 pm

I have little to no sympathy for anyone who actually pictures Taric doing unthinkable things to the prisoner and then has a nightmare about it. It's their own fault for putting it into a context other than Taric just poking around inside its brain in much the same manner one would hack a computer. Well, that and I'm a sociopath so I don't have much sympathy for anyone ever anyway. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 07:16:22 pm

Actually, I'm just complaining that you're taking my job :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 07:32:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 07:16:22 pm

Actually, I'm just complaining that you're taking my job :P

Uh, sorry? Considering I'm seven years older than you maybe you should look at it as being mentored. :3 You're my trainee, as it were.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 07:35:38 pm

Ageist :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 07:39:48 pm

Yeah OK I have nothing to say back to that. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 09:53:31 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 07:39:48 pm

Yeah OK I have nothing to say back to that. :(

Try Whippersnapper, that one always works.

Quote from: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 07:01:31 pm

Serious, no giving Draignean or anyone else nightmares about Taric's POW.

Considering that I'm going to have to write it anyway It'll automatically get taken apart and censored by my brain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: wolfchild on June 21, 2011, 10:30:57 am

Draig, i thout it was the javelin that was damaged, not the arc

You guys are quite hilarious i would never have thougth of what you haev but it's not that bad to me

now turn

Ashley opened fore with her assault rifle, just a quick burst in the direction she thougth they were in, then she kept moving in response to thier almost garrentied return fire, well if these people were working for HIM that would be a hell of a dedicated acting crew

Harry opens up with his SMG then closes for melee, Jordan will activate his medical implant then try to patch taric up

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 10:56:41 am

Quote from: wolfchild on June 21, 2011, 10:30:57 am

Draig, i thout it was the javelin that was damaged, not the arc

You guys are quite hilarious i would never have thougth of what you haev but it's not that bad to me

now turn

That reminds me, you should have regenerated last turn. Applying now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 05:52:56 pm

Hmm... Looks like everyone has posted, I guess I should run a turn.

Maybe even give it a picture, players like pictures.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 05:55:09 pm

Yeah, the map making a comeback sounds nice.

Also, I'll be sad if Tarran dies. HE WAS MINE TO KILL D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 21, 2011, 06:03:00 pm

I can't die, I'm the fricking The Captain. The Captain always makes it until the near-end of the game.

Well, then again, I do have a bunch of bullets in my chest...

Anyway, if I do die I'm sure D would make it awesome.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 08:08:26 pm

... I had it...


I had the entire damn thing....

 :'(

Anyone mind if I abbreviate?

Ah to hell with it, Never compromise. Not even in the face of turn death.

Running it again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 08:09:42 pm

...You lost it, didn't you?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 08:12:05 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 08:09:42 pm

...You lost it, didn't you?

Yeah, you actually made discoveries, but it was a meh turn for luck.

Except for that bit where ash friendly fired Tarran, but I think we'd all like to forget that. (Honestly I should have equipped you with rubber bands and string)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 08:13:42 pm

Wait, Tarran was on the recieving end of some friendly fire?! O_o

Abbreviate everything that isn't lore or friendly fire related.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 21, 2011, 08:14:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 08:12:05 pm

(Honestly I should have equipped you with rubber bands and string)

Kindergarten D-22? That'd be a hilarious spin-off or AU or whatever...

That sucks about the turn, man. :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 21, 2011, 08:16:05 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 08:08:26 pm

... I had it...


I had the entire damn thing....

 :'(

Anyone mind if I abbreviate?

Oh... Darn. What happened? You hit backspace or something?

Quote from: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 08:12:05 pm

Except for that bit where ash friendly fired Tarran, but I think we'd all like to forget that. (Honestly I should have equipped you with rubber bands and string)

Oh the irony. Someone needs to call Ironyowl.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 08:16:55 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 21, 2011, 08:14:24 pm

Kindergarten D-22? That'd be a hilarious spin-off or AU or whatever...

MAKE IT HAPPEN

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 21, 2011, 08:19:13 pm

Taric wouldn't translate too well to it though. I mean Dom could easily just be a tomboy bully, Tarran a class-president type of guy, Ashley a geeky girl (cause she has good tech and all), and James is sort of a normal dude... I guess Taric would be the creepy kid who tries to freak girls out by throwing frogs at them and plays with matches and stuff. ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 08:22:24 pm

Ohhhh, Psycho kid. ME LIKE :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 21, 2011, 08:43:23 pm

We'd get Tarran duel-wielding roman candles. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 09:03:11 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal 1: 67+10-2= 75
Immortal 2: 90+10-2= 98

Harry Nakamuno: 98+3-6= 95
Jordan Grey: 84+6-3= 87

Dominique Wakeman: 50+4-3= 51
Tarran Smith: 42+9-3= 48
Taric Sizier: 84+3-3= 84
James Evan: 33+0-0= 33
Ashley Fey: 78+7-6=79

Immortal 2

The Immortal raises its rifle to put another burst into the man who'd killed its leader, the rifle however only hums as it pulls the trigger. Continuing to growl in frustration the immortal pulls the rifle up and swaps at the empty clip for a full one.

---

Harry Nakamuno

Happy to finally be able to put holes in something Harry unlimbers the wolfkin, training it on the nearer of two Immortals [Intuition 4=+1] [Quickshot 3+1+1-3] The heavy SMG roars, giving the Immortals something to think about even though none of the bullets find their mark. [Dex 4] Harry then clips the Wolfkin back to his armor, extends his duelist implants, and charges at the Immortal.

(Harry will be in melee with Immortal 1 Next round)

---

Jordan Grey

Activating his Medical diagnostic implants Jordan leans over Taric, pulling out supplies from his field surgery kit to treat the shrapnel injuries. [Int 2+1, dex 4+1, Fight 2+1(Replaced by MD. AndE 3+1), Luck 5, 17/20] (Razors removed, Taric is now bleeding) Jordan pulls the razors carefully and starts staunching the bleeding, it's not easy but he's making steady headway on closing the wounds.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 20, 2011, 06:46:44 pm

Try again dammit!

[Will Auto-success through perk] While a man is leaning over you performing surgery on your body you still manage to find the state of mind necessary to extend your senses into the electrical. [Empathetics 4+1] Maybe having your innards fiddled with is conducive to psionics, but you get a much clearer picture this time. The key is in the dying one, while the exterior and wholly inhuman brain dies cell by cell the interior human brain also engages in rapid synaptic decay. The exterior covering seems to be some form of biological armor akin to the suit worn by the Warpriest back at the captured complex, but it's neural functions of been rewired, making the suit's brain dominant over the human brain instead of the other way around.

Quite literally the armor is wearing a person. [Empathetics 3] Even as you seep back from your last bit of neural probing you notice something strange... Jordan doesn't have a brain that you can sense.

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 21, 2011, 10:30:57 am

Ashley opened fore with her assault rifle, just a quick burst in the direction she thougth they were in, then she kept moving in response to thier almost garrentied return fire, well if these people were working for HIM that would be a hell of a dedicated acting crew

You open fire briefly on [E/O 3] Immortal 2, [Intuition 2= No bonus] [Quickshot 5+1+2-3] Your off the hip spray catches the Immortal sideways, the light ammunition piercing neat holes in its armor. (Immortal 2 Armor -18) After you fire you dash off again to keep the immortals guessing, [Dex 3] well at least that's the theory.

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Immortal 1

The immortal stops shooting James to reload his rifle, it seemed a more effective -though less brutal- course of action than using it as a club for the rest of the fight.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2011, 06:47:29 pm

Dominique sent out a psionic probe to try and get a feel for the surroundings. Once she was sure she had a good lock on their positions, she would open fire on them.

[P.Kinetics 4] You manage to extend feelers out into the darkness, enough at least to help you shoot. [Quickshot 4+1+2-1-3] You aim with your eyes closed and open fire, it isn't a great shot but the fifty caliber slug still tears into the immortal's shoulder. [Immortal 2 Armor -17]

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 20, 2011, 06:58:07 pm

"Urgh..." Fall on my back and reload my Jormungandr. Quietly. Hopefully they'll stop shooting?

You lie on your back, tactically speaking this minimizes your profile and places the less essential parts of your body forwards. In practice it makes you resemble nothing quite so much as a dead bug. [Dex 5-1] You manage to reload your rifle without aggravating your wounds.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 20, 2011, 06:47:19 pm

Continue around- If I get at medium range from them, fire if fired upon! if I get to short range, fire no matter what!

[dex 2] You make little progress on the path around the pond, slipping in the slimy mold that suffuses the ornately worked crystalcrete. Well at least no-one is shooting at you.

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health
Taric has multiple negative status effects
Tarran has a negative status effect

Range changes
None

Turn Notes,
Tarran is a dead bug
Taric is making discoveries left and right
Dominique is firing her cannon
Powder is coming around the east side of the pond.
Ashley is moving up the west side for the assist while shooting like a boss
Jordan is keeping Taric out of trouble and mending his wounds
Harry charging!

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

?
Taric, Jordan, James: Long
Dominique, Ashley: Medium
Tarran, Harry: Short

?
Taric, Jordan, James: Long
Dominique, Ashley: Medium
Tarran, Harry: Short

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [26/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Slightly Discharged
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants (Active)   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 139/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Hurt
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 5/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, Severe Pain (-1 to all actions unless an endurance save or a Will save is made. [End for physical, Will for mental]), bleeding. (-5 stamina per turn)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens, shrapnel (Physical actions at -1) 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (00, 10lbs, in hand)
1 .115 spike clips (30, neg.)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 09:07:52 pm

Probe around in Jordan's mind.

WHAT, No friendly fire?! ;_;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 21, 2011, 09:08:58 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 09:07:52 pm

Probe around in Jordan's mind.

It isn't there to probe.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 09:13:45 pm

"Hey Jordan. Hate to tell you this but I don't think you have an organic brain..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 21, 2011, 09:14:13 pm

o.O So Jordan's a rahbot (http://www.audioatrocities.com/games/rad/clip3.mp3)?

Dom got up and charged the enemy's position again now that she knew where they were, firing the Jormungandr as she went to try and get a few more bullets in them before closing distance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 21, 2011, 09:16:18 pm

Tarran grasped his wounds, feeling his blood pouring out. He tried to rest, hoping to not aggravate his wounds.

Rest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 21, 2011, 10:27:17 pm

James continued to get into position. And if he could get to medium range, he would FIRE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: wolfchild on June 22, 2011, 01:41:49 am

Shoot another BUrst, then move closer, Jordan keeps being a doctor and says nothing yet, Harry deligths in being close finaly

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 22, 2011, 06:45:36 am

Totally random comment here but the thing Taricus and I were joking about? I actually found an appropriate weapon for lil' Taric Sizier while browsing YouTube. :3 I thought one of you guys might be interested in it. Slingshot with Targeting Laser. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBcq4_EhIoM) I want one... I don't mean in this RTD, I mean on my desk...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 03:28:28 pm

Bump for me...

Finally we're coming up on the end of the overly long fight scene.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 05:18:29 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal 1: 31+10-2= 39
Immortal 2: 43+10-2= 51

Harry Nakamuno: 31+3-6= 28
Jordan Grey: 45+6-3= 48

Dominique Wakeman: 60+4-3= 61
Tarran Smith: 10+9-3= 16
Taric Sizier: 2+3-3= 2
James Evan: 89+0-0= 89
Ashley Fey: 82+7-6=83

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 22, 2011, 01:41:49 am

Shoot another Burst, then move closer

You fire again, though you have to judge your shot from memory rather than sound due to the lack of incoming fire. [Intuition 4-1= No Bonus][Quickshot 4+1+2-3] Once again raking the immortal with the advanced rifle. [Immortal 2 armor 3] (Immortal 2 -19 Armor) You keep moving to avoid retaliation, [Dex 5] drawing up close for the kill.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 21, 2011, 10:27:17 pm

James continued to get into position. And if he could get to medium range, he would FIRE!

[dex 4] You round the pond SE protrusion, drawing near enough that you think you can loose a burst without it being completely pointless. Well if your gun was loaded it wouldn't be pointless but you used up you ammunition with the St. Vitas dance earlier.  Lacking a better option you reload the SMG.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 21, 2011, 09:14:13 pm

Dom got up and charged the enemy's position again now that she knew where they were, firing the Jormungandr as she went to try and get a few more bullets in them before closing distance.

You take note from Tarran, charging recklessly forwards while firing your assault rifle. [Dex 5, Two attacks] [Intuition 2+1: No bonus] [Quickshot 5+1+1-3] You sink gauss slugs into your target as you charge, [Immortal 2 Armor 4] (Immortal 2 -16 Armor) as you hit your target you smash the butt of the rifle forwards at its neck. [Melee 3+1 Vs Immortal 2 Dodge 3] [Brawl 2+1]  (Immortal 2 Armor -9)

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Immortal  2

The Immortal lashes back at Dominique's knee with short snapping kick, [Melee 1 (Bonus Negated) Vs Dodge 1 (Bonus negated)] it misses almost as spectacularly as Dom Dodges in the wrong direction. In the confusion both of them lose track of each other in the dark. (Both parties get -2 to melee until one of them lands a blow)

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Jordan Grey

Jordan continues to doctor Taric [Int 3+1+1, Dex 2+1, Fight 4+1, Luck 5 35/20] (Bleeding stopped, +5HP) patching up the bleeding wounds and bandaging the injures with sterile wrap.

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Immortal 1

Hearing Harry's charge and SMG fire the Immortal reorients and fires on full automatic [Intuition 3: No bonus] [Quickshot 2+1+1-1-3, 1 (No Bonus)] [Luck 4] The rails freeze for a moment and the spray of slugs falters, it's fixed with a quick bang on the side but by then Harry is already on him.

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Harry Nakamuno

[dex 2: no momentum bonus] Harry's momentum is broken when he has to track sideways to actually have a chance of hitting the Immortal. [Melee 4+1, 3+1  Vs Immortal 1 Dodge 5+1] Harry spins forward the first blade cutting air as it slashes the empty space the Immortal's head occupied a moment before. The second stabs down, forcing the immortal back lest it get a blade through its abdomen.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 21, 2011, 09:16:18 pm

Tarran grasped his wounds, feeling his blood pouring out. He tried to rest, hoping to not aggravate his wounds.

Rest.

Not again... Maybe you should get a different job, like a pet store clerk or something. Rebel was a little taxing on ones innards. [Stamina 2] Unsurprisingly you are unable to rest well with a bunch of shrapnel lodged in your ribs, at least they keep the bleeding down.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 21, 2011, 09:13:45 pm

"Hey Jordan. Hate to tell you this but I don't think you have an organic brain..."

As he finishes doctoring you you remark about how strange it is that he doesn't have a brain. He looks at you strangely [Jordan Dex 5+1 Vs Taric Reflex 3+1] and injects something into your arm from the medical kit. (Taric is feeling no pain, Taric is rapidly losing consciousness) The pain fades from your bandaged injuries and your vision starts to fuzz out. Shit, he just doped you...

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health
Taric has is losing consciousness
Tarran has a negative status effect

Temporary Buffs
Taric is Pain proof

Range changes
Powder is at medium range to 1&2
Harry is at melee with 1
Dominique is at melee with 2
Ashley is at Short range with 1

Turn Notes,
Tarran is a dead bug
Taric is drugged
Dominique is beating an immortal up
Powder is coming around the east side of the pond and reloading
Ashley is moving up the west side for the assist while shooting like a boss
Jordan is doping Taric and mending his wounds
Harry misses repeatedly

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

?
Taric, Jordan: Long
James: Medium
Ashley, Tarran, Dominique: Short
Harry: Melee

?
Taric, Jordan: Long
Ashley, James: Medium
Tarran, Harry: Short
 Dominique : Melee

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Unharmed
Charge: Slightly Discharged
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants (Active)   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 139/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Hurt
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 3/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, No pain,  Losing Consciousness (-2 to all actions, Endurance save to resist)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens, shrapnel (Physical actions at -1) 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (30, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly

   

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 05:20:45 pm

"...Arsehole..." Try and stay concious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 05:22:37 pm

Continue bleeding out very slowly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 05:24:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 05:22:37 pm

Continue bleeding out very slowly.

You can move you know, you'll just take damage every time you roll a 2 or below for a movement based action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 22, 2011, 05:54:17 pm

SHOOOOOOTTTTT TTHEEEEEEEM! Charge if possible too. and not into the water.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 22, 2011, 05:56:01 pm

Dom grunted in frustration as she lost track of the Immortal and put her gun away for the moment. All right, where are you you bastard? you hiding or somethin'? She tried sending out another psionic probe, and if she found the guy he was getting a kick the stomach and a knee to the face for his troubles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 06:06:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 05:24:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 05:22:37 pm

Continue bleeding out very slowly.

You can move you know, you'll just take damage every time you roll a 2 or below for a movement based action.

I know. But I just don't have any good moves, really. It's better to just wait it out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 06:10:59 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 06:06:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 05:24:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 05:22:37 pm

Continue bleeding out very slowly.

You can move you know, you'll just take damage every time you roll a 2 or below for a movement based action.

I know. But I just don't have any good moves, really. It's better to just wait it out.

Ah well, at least you'll survive to find the Fun things in this base.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 06:12:34 pm

FUN!

Just as long as I'm concious to experience it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 06:14:20 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 06:10:59 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 06:06:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 05:24:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 05:22:37 pm

Continue bleeding out very slowly.

You can move you know, you'll just take damage every time you roll a 2 or below for a movement based action.

I know. But I just don't have any good moves, really. It's better to just wait it out.

Ah well, at least you'll survive to find the Fun things in this base.

Like Doom Lazors? :3

...just as long as they don't start on an enemy. If they do, they'll rip us to pieces.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 06:15:23 pm

TARRAN YOU IDIOT!

*Slaps Tarran twice*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 06:33:20 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 06:14:20 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 06:10:59 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 06:06:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 05:24:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 05:22:37 pm

Continue bleeding out very slowly.

You can move you know, you'll just take damage every time you roll a 2 or below for a movement based action.

I know. But I just don't have any good moves, really. It's better to just wait it out.

Ah well, at least you'll survive to find the Fun things in this base.

Like Doom Lazors? :3

...just as long as they don't start on an enemy. If they do, they'll rip us to pieces.

I see that now.

Quote from: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 06:15:23 pm

TARRAN YOU IDIOT!

*Slaps Tarran twice*

Well let's put it this way, if you put together the info, get good rolls for your non-combat skills, and have the logic skillz of a drunken hamster you'll get a nice little toy* to crush the opposition with.

If not then... well you have to crush opposition to get the toy, and judging from the way this fight is going that means some of you will die.

Hint: It... Nah, you guys don't want hints do you?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 06:35:27 pm

Drunken hamster logic? THAT I CAN DO!

And I'll take the hint.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 06:38:54 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 06:35:27 pm

And I'll take the hint.

Well most of the time it does make an appearance in science fiction as a glorified form of plate and mail, my concept of it has always been somewhat different since starship troopers* was among the first Sci-Fi novels I read.

*I swear to god if you compare the book to the movie I will tear your ass off, set in on fire, and shove it down your heathen throat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 06:42:13 pm

POWER ARMOUR!

I call dibs on it!

And I only saw the movie ^{pleasedonthurtme!}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 06:59:33 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 06:42:13 pm

POWER ARMOUR!

I call dibs on it!

And I only saw the movie ^{pleasedonthurtme!}

... *Sigh*

Let me see if it's public domain yet...

No... Let me check the Elibrary.

Here we are. http://www.onread.com/reader/1414533/ (http://www.onread.com/reader/1414533/) (If it gives you error just x it off and wait five seconds, it should work fine.)

You didn't compare the two, so I won't kill you. Still it's rather sad that you saw the movie before reading the book, I swear that movie was made by people who HATED the novel.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 22, 2011, 07:04:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 06:33:20 pm

judging from the way this fight is going that means some of you will die.

In other words: Only Taric and Ashley are going to survive since Dom and James are in too close and Tarran's going to bleed out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 22, 2011, 07:14:27 pm

NOES I DUN WANNNA DIE! Hopefully I KEEEEEL  DEEEEEM!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 07:17:53 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 22, 2011, 07:04:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 06:33:20 pm

judging from the way this fight is going that means some of you will die.

In other words: Only Taric and Ashley are going to survive since Dom and James are in too close and Tarran's going to bleed out.

No no, I mean that if you try and Rambo through the base some of you'll die. This fight you were meant to get out of with only mild injuries, it was test of the new baddies as well as helping develop maps ::) movement tactics, and under-the-hood fighting changes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 07:50:47 pm

Draignean, I'm already getting horrid ideas from that book and I'm not even two dozen pages into it yet >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 22, 2011, 08:30:27 pm

Orbital Dropships or Bombs that say "I'm a Bomb!"?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 08:31:15 pm

The talking bombs and mini nukes :D

And now I just read the bit with the suits. I'll KILL EVERYONE IF A: WE DON'T FIND IT & B: ANYONE ELSE TAKES IT.

YOU WILL GET THE DOUBLE RAINBOW TREATMENT!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 12:07:18 am

Quote from: Taricus on June 22, 2011, 08:31:15 pm

The talking bombs and mini nukes :D

And now I just read the bit with the suits. I'll KILL EVERYONE IF A: WE DON'T FIND IT & B: ANYONE ELSE TAKES IT.

YOU WILL GET THE DOUBLE RAINBOW TREATMENT!

Mine aren't quite the same -Partially because I dislike making something the same when you can add your own mark, and partially because having them as is would be a pain- but you can think of it as the bastard child of the Mobile Infantry suit and the hauler that Ripley uses in Aliens.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:42:20 am

So it's big, armoured. Heavy weapons mounted on them is a bonus.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 09:18:57 am

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:42:20 am

So it's big, armoured. Heavy weapons mounted on them is a bonus.

Dah, now I just need wolf to post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 09:29:00 am

Because I damned want that armour so I can go in flushing bugs Immortals out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:30:21 am

Yeah, well, too damn bad. I need it so I can go fight the Xenomorph queen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 09:31:13 am

BUGGER OFF!, I'll make you feel rainbows deluxe!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:33:07 am

*Dom finds Taric's mom*

*Censorship*

*For the first time in his life Taric Sizier is truly freaked out and has a heart attack*

Don't make me do that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 09:39:11 am

Whoa...

That's cold.


Just remember, I rarely give you things for free that you won't need... If you get a I-Mech Suit you know that part of the enemy forces will escalate. (I will of course throw a few mooks at you from time to time so you can have fun chewing them into tiny pieces while they run screaming.)

Hell, the suit isn't even the big reward for this place (Which I won't be giving you hints on because too many hints are no fun.) so keep your heads.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:41:17 am

Yeah, that's the same principle I operate under. (Stronger characters = stronger foes)

And jeez, I'm just messing with Taricus. _{(Because I'm giving Tarran a break.)} >.> He can have the armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 11:01:06 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 09:39:11 am

(I will of course throw a few mooks at you from time to time so you can have fun chewing them into tiny pieces while they run screaming.)

FUN! :D

Though no doubt this'll mean well face the Techie's own suits in the future (THE PUNS, THEY BURN!)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 11:24:36 am

Waiting on Wolf for one RTD and Talarion for the other, so I'm going to actually make a map now that I have Jordan's images.

Spoiler: Jordan Grey (click to show/hide)

(http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/3678/17796618.png)
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2369/65798747.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: wolfchild on June 23, 2011, 11:30:48 am

sorry about the wait my net went down

AShley decided not to fire again as harry was in close, so she stowed her rifle, extended her own duelist impants and charged, harry keep whaling on the bad guys and jordan finds taric a pillow

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 11:50:41 am

Jordan [1] finds a pillow and applies it to Taric's face, intending to speed up the 'lose consciousness' process. [1] He keeps it on there too long, instantly causing a loyalty cascade.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 12:44:54 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:41:17 am

And jeez, I'm just messing with Taricus. _{(Because I'm giving Tarran a break.)} >.> He can have the armor.

Oh sweet, sweet mercy...

...How long until you're going to start again?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 12:45:52 pm

Guess who'll be the training dummy if Taric finds the powered suit >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 12:48:10 pm

Me. ::)

Guess who'll be the training dummy when I get a Sol Heavy Laser. >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 12:48:34 pm

I dunno, Tarran. We'll see. ^^ As for guessing for Taricus... Jordan?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 12:59:42 pm

Why not both >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 01:01:28 pm

Because I'll be getting a laser that can put a fist-sized hole in you even in extremely heavy armor from a distance?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 01:04:00 pm

Rainbows? >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 01:06:45 pm

You do know a decent mind-bar can stop the rainbows, right? Tarran, you'd better start learning some active empathetics. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:13:14 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 01:04:00 pm

Rainbows? >:3

Lasers.

In your head.

Melting your brains.

Before you can even see me.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 01:06:45 pm

You do know a decent mind-bar can stop the rainbows, right? Tarran, you'd better start learning some active empathetics. ^^;

Passive Kinetics all the way. >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:14:19 pm

I don't have to see you to traumatize you >:3 And a mirror is a laser rifleman's worse nightmare.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:15:54 pm

It's not a rifle, dude.

It's an ANTI-TANK LASER.

Oh, and, where the hell are you going to get mirrors around here?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:19:23 pm

I'll make one. And an AT laser versus an infantry powersuit. AT laser not likely to win.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 03:20:35 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:14:19 pm

I don't have to see you to traumatize you >:3 And a mirror is a laser rifleman's worse nightmare.

Err... That stunt wouldn't work quite so well against high-power lasers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:21:20 pm

The mirror? Thought so, but still worth the try.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:23:16 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:19:23 pm

I'll make one. And an AT laser versus an infantry powersuit. AT laser not likely to win.

Dude, let me explain it to you:

AT Laser can burn though what the future considers Heavy Armor.

It can melt a hole though many many inches of steel. And blast away shields in no time.

Nothing short of, oh, Tungsten can withstand a direct hit without a gigantic hole in it. And even Tungsten will melt like butter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:23:46 pm

That's if you hit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:25:56 pm

The Sol Laser can rake. It'll hit unless you can move as fast as a jet.

Quote from: Tarran on June 18, 2011, 02:02:47 am

...It fires by shooting multiple--not a single--lasers, so it can also be raked for much less damage but at the same time being nearly impossible to dodge.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:28:25 pm

Which reduces it's effectiveness. And you're assuming that the area is flat with no obsticles in the way. And these things MAY have jump-jets which makes the AT gunner's day worse.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:33:56 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:28:25 pm

Which reduces it's effectiveness.

Only down to Decent.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:28:25 pm

And you're assuming that the area is flat with no obsticles in the way.

If there is, then both sides have cover anyway.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:28:25 pm

And these things MAY have jump-jets which makes the AT gunner's day worse.

Even if, lasers move at the speed of light. The only thing that makes them miss is the gunner's reaction time. And raking lessens that disadvantage greatly. Jump-jets will hardly save you from it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:38:52 pm

Remember though, lasers need time to do that damage, and as long as the suited infantryman moves faster than the AT gunner's hands he'll be fine. His chance comes in once the power cell for the laser runs out, and thus requiring a reload.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:46:11 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:38:52 pm

Remember though, lasers need time to do that damage,

Yes, very little time.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:38:52 pm

and as long as the suited infantryman moves faster than the AT gunner's hands he'll be fine.

You'd have to have absolutely insane dexterity and reaction time to do that. You're trying to move yourself--a big hulking target in armor--faster than a man's hands. Swing your hands around, can you seriously go faster than half that?

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:38:52 pm

His chance comes in once the power cell for the laser runs out, and thus requiring a reload.

He might be dead by then.

Though remember that you'll only have a small window before the AT gunner reloads. If he has any cover at all, you're not going to get to him in time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:48:17 pm

A fair bit of time actually. And the minute there's a smakescreeen between the two the infantryman has an advantage.

And I know that the armour would be pretty agile, if that part is being taken from ST.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:55:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:48:17 pm

A fair bit of time actually.

This laser isn't the sort that takes several seconds to burn.

The laser fires several lasers in one-two seconds. That means each laser will have done it's damage in less than a half a second.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:48:17 pm

And the minute there's a smakescreeen between the two the infantryman has an advantage.

I wasn't arguing at that. Yes, he does, until the AT gunner reloads.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:48:17 pm

And I know that the armour would be pretty agile, if that part is being taken from ST.

Agile enough to move faster than a man can swing his hands? Especially at a distance where the man can rake a much wider area?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:59:27 pm

In combat, actions take milliseconds. And we assumed that the armoured infantryman in unarmed. Armed is a different story. Rockets, MGs and flamethrowers we're talking about here. Can't fire the laser if you're dead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:07:07 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:59:27 pm

In combat, actions take milliseconds.

Movement--especially in armor--does not.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:59:27 pm

And we assumed that the armoured infantryman in unarmed.

Oh really?

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:46:11 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:38:52 pm

His chance comes in once the power cell for the laser runs out, and thus requiring a reload.

He might be dead by then.

Though remember that you'll only have a small window before the AT gunner reloads. If he has any cover at all, you're not going to get to him in time.

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:55:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:48:17 pm

And the minute there's a smakescreeen between the two the infantryman has an advantage.

I wasn't arguing at that. Yes, he does, until the AT gunner reloads.

Looks like to me we were assuming he had a weapon. I was assuming he had an assault-rifle of the sort.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:59:27 pm

Armed is a different story. Rockets, MGs and flamethrowers we're talking about here.

Nothing could. That's why you send them with backup, or equal armor.

And could you really accurately fire all that stuff while avoiding a laser?

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:59:27 pm

Can't fire the laser if you're dead.

Same with moving the armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:08:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 03:23:16 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 03:19:23 pm

I'll make one. And an AT laser versus an infantry powersuit. AT laser not likely to win.

Dude, let me explain it to you:

AT Laser can burn though what the future considers Heavy Armor.

It can melt a hole though many many inches of steel. And blast away shields in no time.

Nothing short of, oh, Tungsten can withstand a direct hit without a gigantic hole in it. And even Tungsten will melt like butter.

What is your obsession with Tungsten? It ain't that great as far as armor goes, too hard and heavy as hell. It's only good when you start alloying it.

Crystal based alloy, boil-off plating, energy fields, dispersive armor, composite high-ceramic plating (Fairly common that, even now.), prismatic countermeasures, etc can all be used to disrupt, block, divert, and otherwise screw-over laser weapons.

The suit isn't quite as agile as the ST suits, human par with much longer legs and boost jets.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:10:50 pm

So they do have jumpjets? :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:14:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:08:41 pm

What is your obsession with Tungsten? It ain't that great as far as armor goes, too hard and heavy as hell. It's only good when you start alloying it.

I was just taking an example, dude, since it has the highest melting point of all the non-alloyed metals and the second highest of all the elements after carbon. It has nothing for my like of tungsten.

Quote

Crystal based alloy, boil-off plating, energy fields, dispersive armor, composite high-ceramic plating (Fairly common that, even now.), prismatic countermeasures, etc can all be used to disrupt, block, divert, and otherwise screw-over laser weapons.

Fair enough.

And how common are complex is suits of armor equipped with that around?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:16:42 pm

I there's a reason we're only finding one suit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:18:51 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:16:42 pm

I there's a reason we're only finding one suit.

You mangled the sentence a little there.

And where did he say we were only finding one? I was kinda not paying attention when you guys were talking about the suit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:28:00 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:10:50 pm

So they do have jumpjets? :D

Boost, not Jump. Augmented normal movement, sprinting, charging, and crazy ass on-demand dodging.

The suit is a nine foot tall, four-thousand pound biped. 

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:14:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:08:41 pm

What is your obsession with Tungsten? It ain't that great as far as armor goes, too hard and heavy as hell. It's only good when you start alloying it.

I was just taking an example, dude, since it has the highest melting point of all the non-alloyed metals and the second highest of all the elements after carbon. It has nothing for my like of tungsten.

Thank you captain Wikipedia. :D

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:14:33 pm

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Crystal based alloy, boil-off plating, energy fields, dispersive armor, composite high-ceramic plating (Fairly common that, even now.), prismatic countermeasures, etc can all be used to disrupt, block, divert, and otherwise screw-over laser weapons.

Fair enough.

And how common are complex is suits of armor equipped with that around?

Ceramic composites are in practically everything, infantry armor to heavy plates. It's the bulk Armor.
Energy Shielding is fairly common as an on/off function for the suits.
Prismatic countermeasures are more of a rocket/grenade load than something added to each suit.
Crystal based alloys are the most common optional you'll find, improved defense against practically everything.
Dispersive armor is more rare upgrade, but it outright absorbs a portion of the beam energy and feed it back to the suit. Usually paired with energy shields.
Boil-off plates are moderately common, particularly on short range fighters.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:16:42 pm

I there's a reason we're only finding one suit.

Yeah, all of you kicking around in powered suits would change the game up quite a bit. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:33:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:28:00 pm

Thank you captain Wikipedia. :D

Thanks. I guess... :|

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:28:00 pm

Ceramic composites are in practically everything, infantry armor to heavy plates. It's the bulk Armor.
Energy Shielding is fairly common as an on/off function for the suits.
Prismatic countermeasures are more of a rocket/grenade load than something added to each suit.
Crystal based alloys are the most common optional you'll find, improved defense against practically everything.
Dispersive armor is more rare upgrade, but it outright absorbs a portion of the beam energy and feed it back to the suit. Usually paired with energy shields.
Boil-off plates are moderately common, particularly on short range fighters.

...Then why are laser weapons even around nowadays if the stuff is that useless?

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:28:00 pm

Yeah, all of you kicking around in powered suits would change the game up quite a bit make all the enemies have to wear even scarier stuff.

This is what I view this sentence as.

Am I close to your actual meaning for it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:35:13 pm

Okay, that's two out of five of the list.

So this means Taric might be in a 1 metric ton walking tank with Psionics. Nothing can go wrong for the Techies :P

@Tarran: Range. And they're reliable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:37:32 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:35:13 pm

@Tarran: Range.

Fair enough.

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And they're reliable.

I'm not entirely sure on that. You'd think a component would overheat quite quickly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:38:42 pm

They're probably built to withstand those temperatures. And I forgot accuracy in that short list too :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:48:45 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:33:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:28:00 pm

Thank you captain Wikipedia. :D

Thanks. I guess... :|

Take it, it's a compliment from one nerd to another.

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:33:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:28:00 pm

Ceramic composites are in practically everything, infantry armor to heavy plates. It's the bulk Armor.
Energy Shielding is fairly common as an on/off function for the suits.
Prismatic countermeasures are more of a rocket/grenade load than something added to each suit.
Crystal based alloys are the most common optional you'll find, improved defense against practically everything.
Dispersive armor is more rare upgrade, but it outright absorbs a portion of the beam energy and feed it back to the suit. Usually paired with energy shields.
Boil-off plates are moderately common, particularly on short range fighters.

...Then why are laser weapons even around nowadays if the stuff is that useless?

Why are guns around today when we have body armor, tanks, long range missiles, bombs, chemical weapons, bio-warfare, etc. 

Countermeasures don't always work, countermeasures keep the Suit from being sliced in half by a beam as hot as a lightning bolt. Battle is about checks and balances, the system of weapons is similar. Lasers, conventional, and particle, explosive, Gravitic, etc. All balanced together against an array of armor and shielding designed to last long enough for you to fire your weapons.

Believe me, the Sol will be effective. It just won't one-shot the armor.

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 04:33:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 04:28:00 pm

Yeah, all of you kicking around in powered suits would change the game up quite a bit make all the enemies have to wear even scarier stuff.

This is what I view this sentence as.

Am I close to your actual meaning for it?

Nah, not quite. More along the lines of it making this a mech game. Besides, this is the first time in the game that the enemies of been better than you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 04:56:14 pm

The Sol seems more like a tank cannon than anything else. Which gives me an idea >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 05:40:41 pm

You're going to rig a quick energy-cell feeder to the Sol and make it a rapid-fire laser of Doom?

Oh, wait, you're going to rig it to the suit.

I still say my idea is better.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 05:57:38 pm

First one, then put it in a tank. FUN for the whole crew :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 23, 2011, 05:59:15 pm

Turn, Draignean?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 06:09:59 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 23, 2011, 05:59:15 pm

Turn, Draignean?

No, I'm too busy making vehicle stats and finding new and inventive ways to kill you.

Yes, I'll get right on it.

No, I'm hungry.

Yes, we need to get done with this fight.

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 05:40:41 pm

You're going to rig a quick energy-cell feeder to the Sol and make it a rapid-fire laser of Doom?

That would cause an over-heat, unless you also added a cooling system...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 06:18:56 pm

By the time I'm done with it, Tarran will have a hard time carrying it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 06:23:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 06:18:56 pm

By the time I'm done with it, Tarran will have a hard time carrying it.

Any weapon heavier than 45 has to be mounted or set up before it can be fired.

Well I've had a sammich so I'm down to one No and two Yes, time to work I guess.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 06:33:53 pm

Ohh, Another EVIL weapon idea from me

NOT YET NAMED WEAPON (AICW based)
Rifle
Gauss, Single, 7 round burst, full auto
47 Round magazine.
Accuracy Modifiers: +0 Short, +1 medium +1 long
Good to excellent damage
Ballistic

Grenade Launcher (Thermobaric 3-round 40mm
Single (Possibly gauss), 3 grenade burst.
No modifiers
Excellent to Lethal damage
Grenade

Description: (TO BE DONE)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 06:41:16 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 06:33:53 pm

Ohh, Another EVIL weapon idea from me

NOT YET NAMED WEAPON (AICW based)
Rifle
Gauss, Single, 7 round burst, full auto
47 Round magazine.
Accuracy Modifiers: +0 Short, +1 medium +1 long
Good to excellent damage
Ballistic

The magazine not being a multiple of 7 isn't... well... I guess you'd say "optimal" for the burst?

Also, it needs a energy clip since it's gauss.

Anyway, it's kinda too similar to the Jormungandr in my opinion. And I even made a image long ranged version of the Jormungandr a little bit back, and according to the Big D, it might be put into the game.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 06:33:53 pm

Grenade Launcher (Thermobaric 3-round 40mm
Single (Possibly gauss), 3 grenade burst.
No modifiers
Excellent to Lethal damage
Grenade

Description: (TO BE DONE)

No modifiers? How is it supposed to be accurate at every single range if it's a grenade launcher?

Other than that, they seem okay.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:16:15 pm

The power cell is built into the magazine itself. And the GL has mods of 0, so I put no modifiers for it. Sorry if that confused you. And the 47 round mag is the "Small" Magazine. It's convertalbe to accepta 140 round drum for a fire support role, though the barrel is too heavy for it to be considered for a prime cadidate for CQC.

So it's designed as an MMG with a grenade launcher, perfect for keeping rebels and anything else away :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 07:19:32 pm

My god, failures, all of you failures. The good guys, the bad guys, everybody fails.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 07:20:07 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:16:15 pm

And the GL has mods of 0, so I put no modifiers for it. Sorry if that confused you.

It didn't confuse me, it just confused me how a grenade launcher can be just as accurate at 5 inches as it could be at a mile. It doesn't make sense to me, personally.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:16:15 pm

So it's designed as an MMG with a grenade launcher, perfect for keeping rebels and anything else away :3

The gun is a little too accurate at long range and a little too inaccurate at close range for my idea of a Machine-Gun. But that's just me.

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 07:19:32 pm

My god, failures, all of you failures. The good guys, the bad guys, everybody fails.

...That does not sound good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:23:53 pm

Explosives are ALWAYS accurate. And you could buff up the accuracy on the MG.

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 07:19:32 pm

My god, failures, all of you failures. The good guys, the bad guys, everybody fails.

Party of failing. I'd laugh if I wasn't unconcious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 07:27:14 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:23:53 pm

Explosives are ALWAYS accurate.

No, they aren't.

A grenade thrown isn't always accurate. At range, the wind, and drag will move it off course. In addition, it's harder and harder to guess where it will land.

A rocket fired without guidance with a small error in it's propulsion isn't always accurate. It'll fly off course slowly but surely, and it'll also face drag and wind.

Etc...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:29:35 pm

It's not thrown. And most of those conditions apply to bullets too. And it's just an idea, it can still be refined. So a -1 for long range with the GL?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 07:33:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:29:35 pm

It's not thrown.

It was an example. Even unthrown, it still faces the same problems as a thrown one, just not as fast.

Quote

And most of those conditions apply to bullets too.

Thus why many weapons besides sniper rifles face penalties at range.

I wasn't arguing against that.

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:29:35 pm

So a -1 for long range with the GL?

Much more. Like a -3 to -5 or even nil long. It's hard to shoot grenade launchers at long distances.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 07:34:28 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:29:35 pm

It's not thrown. And most of those conditions apply to bullets too. And it's just an idea, it can still be refined. So a -1 for long range with the GL?

Suggested Range by the GM (Meaning God) for a grenade launcher.

Nil Short, +0 Mid, -2 Long, -5 to NIL at longer.

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 07:20:07 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 07:19:32 pm

My god, failures, all of you failures. The good guys, the bad guys, everybody fails.

...That does not sound good.

Now that I'm around to her Dom is actually pretty awesome, so it's not unmitigated failure.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 07:36:10 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 07:34:28 pm

Nil Short, +0 Mid, -2 Long, -5 to NIL at longer.

Why? Will our characters automatically fail at trying to blow up an enemy at close range? Do they actually have intelligence that we don't have?

Weaklings.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:39:19 pm

Oh, Ninja'd

Nil at short due to the fact you really shoudn't use explosives at that range. More than likely to blow yourself up :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 07:40:14 pm

Our characters are weaklings. Strong men use highly hazardous explosives up close!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:41:02 pm

So do suicide bombers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 07:42:44 pm

You're just jealous they can see the wonderful fireworks up close.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:48:51 pm

Yeah, but an RC drone with a camera can do that without you being injured.

Quote

NOT YET NAMED WEAPON (AICW based)
Rifle
Gauss, Single, 7 round burst, full auto
49 Round magazine OR 140 Round Magazine
Accuracy Modifiers: +0 Short, +1 medium +1 long
Good to excellent damage
Ballistic

Grenade Launcher (Thermobaric 3-round 40mm)
Single (Possibly gauss), 3 grenade burst.
N/A at close, 0 medium, -2 long
Excellent to Lethal damage
Grenade

Description: (TO BE DONE)

Changes bolded.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 07:49:58 pm

Code does not work with any other forum formats, like bold, underlined, spoilers...

You might want to change it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 07:52:06 pm

Ninja'd :3

Also, what would the prelimiary (AKA Unexamined) stats of the needle rifle?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 08:05:29 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal 1: 5+10-2= 13
Immortal 2: 89+10-2= 97

Harry Nakamuno: 69+3-6= 66
Jordan Grey: 48+6-3= 51

Dominique Wakeman: 15+4-3= 16
Tarran Smith: 8+9-3= 14
Taric Sizier: 49+3-3= 49
James Evan: 52+0-0= 52
Ashley Fey: 79+7-6=80

Immortal 2

The immortal pulls a streetsweeper in the dark, trying to catch Dominique's ankle. [Melee 1] It brushes the tip of her foot enough to let her know exactly where he is, not exactly the intended effect.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote

AShley decided not to fire again as harry was in close, so she stowed her rifle, extended her own duelist impants and charged, harry keep whaling on the bad guys and jordan finds taric a pillow

[Dex 3+1= +1 momentum] You charge forwards, extending your blades for the nearest immortal. [Melee 1] [Luck 2] [Harry Dodge 4+1] You twin stab very nearly hits Harry, only the man's experience fighting kept him from getting aerated.

---

Harry Nakamuno

After he's done avoiding be stabbed to death by his boss he whirls to cut the immortal down. [Melee 3+1, 1 Vs Dodge 2] [Luck 5] [Brawl 5] One blade opens a slash across the immortal, the other whisks to the side, missing Ash by a hair.

---

James Evan

[Dex 4][Intuition 3: No bonus][Quickshot 3-3] [Luck 4] You continue to charge forwards, firing blindly into the clamor ahead. Through an act of God you manage to not shoot any of the people involved in melee combat. 

---

Jordan Grey

Jordan nicely mounds up some soft earth behind Taric's head before going back to the bench barricade to see what he can see.

---

Taric Sizier

The Doctor Makes you a nice dirt pillow before leaving, nice fella... [End 3 Vs Difficulty 4] The dirt is kind of comfortable, maybe some rest isn't such a bad idea... ZzzZZzzZZzzZZzzzzzz

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 22, 2011, 05:56:01 pm

Dom grunted in frustration as she lost track of the Immortal and put her gun away for the moment. All right, where are you you bastard? you hiding or somethin'? She tried sending out another psionic probe, and if she found the guy he was getting a kick the stomach and a knee to the face for his troubles.

[P.Kinetics 3+1: +2] (Stamina -7) You find him even as his foot touches yours, [Melee 3+2 Vs Dodge 4] and you twist into a full kick to the thing's gut. [Brawl 4+1+1] [Confirm Critical 5 Vs Soak 3+1, Confirmed] Your foot crunches in perfectly and you grab its head in both hands as it bends over, then you bring your knee into it hard enough to knock it on its back. It doesn't move after that. (Immortal Armor -27, Unconscious)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 22, 2011, 05:22:37 pm

Continue bleeding out very slowly.

[End 2] You fail to bleed out slowly, you panic slightly and speed up the bleeding. (-7 Stamina)

---

Immortal 1

Growling as Harry tears him a new one the immortal snaps a hand out to grab at Harry. [Melee 4 Vs Strength 2+1] [Brawl 5+1] [Confirm Critical 5 Vs Armor 2, confirmed] The immortal grabs Harry at the wrist as the blade passes, twisting the arm and the attached blade around into a hammerlock and resting the muzzle of his rifle into Harry's lower back from behind. The rest is predictable and bloody even through the shielding. (Harry Armor -28, Wounded, Half Charge)

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health
Taric has is losing consciousness
Tarran has a negative status effect
Harry is in a hold

Temporary Buffs
Taric is Pain proof

Range changes
Powder is at close range to 2
Ashley is at Melee with 1

Turn Notes,
Tarran is a dead bug
Taric is walkin' on sunshine (And it's starting to feel good!)
Dominique knocking the teeth out of a host.
Powder is charging and missing like a boss
Ashley is learning not to run with knives
Jordan is making Taric comfy and watching the darkness
Harry is feeling the wrath of Gun-fu

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

?
Taric, Jordan: Long
James: Medium
Tarran, Dominique: Short
Ashley, Harry: Melee

? (Unconscious)
Taric, Jordan: Long
Ashley, James: Medium
Tarran, Harry: Short
 Dominique : Melee

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Wounded
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants (Active)   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Hurt
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 3/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, No pain

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens, shrapnel (Physical actions at -1) 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 08:10:41 pm

DREAMING TIME!

Would it be possible to use Psionics whilst asleep?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 08:13:10 pm

Why yes, yes it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 08:13:22 pm

OH COME ON HURRY IT UP GUYS I'M BLEEDING HERE.

...Blood for the blood god?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 08:22:35 pm

Go traumatize that concious Immortal

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 09:16:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 08:22:35 pm

Go traumatize that concious Immortal

That's a bit specific... You're drugged. Plus they immortals are inhuman so it wouldn't work well anyway.

Using psionics while asleep is more of a yes/no and what type rather than a targeted attack.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:19:33 pm

I was just thinking, I left Tarran's flashlight on and pointed in this direction. Would our eyes have adjusted to the low-light conditions by now?

Dom dropped the unconscious Immortal and looked over towards Harry and Ashley were fighting the last one standing. Right. I'll break that bastard's legs. She sneaked over as quietly as she was able and launched a stomp to the side of the Immortal's left knee, intending to break it or at least throw him off balance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 09:24:06 pm

Then I'll just use them then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:26:21 pm

You should possess the unconscious Immortal. >:3 (Yeah, I know, you technically don't have the option, but still.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 09:28:38 pm

Make him do a limbo dance with us.

While we set him on fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 09:30:58 pm

Can't do an autopsy on him if he's burnt D: Use the other one for bonfire fuel.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 23, 2011, 09:39:24 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:19:33 pm

I was just thinking, I left Tarran's flashlight on and pointed in this direction. Would our eyes have adjusted to the low-light conditions by now?

That light got shot to hell a few turns back, it isn't working anymore. The only reason your aren't getting straight melee penalties is that they would apply to dodge as well, thus negating the purpose.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:41:18 pm

I bet you're happy I didn't go with my original plan of just Fuathing him to death while he was down. ;)

@Ninja Draignean: OK.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 23, 2011, 10:32:53 pm

Join the melee wiht my fists!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: wolfchild on June 24, 2011, 05:28:18 am

Harry, activate aegis (i thought it was already active), Ashley, Revenge her friend, Jordan move towards tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 24, 2011, 05:29:51 am

Quote from: wolfchild on June 24, 2011, 05:28:18 am

Jordan move towards tarran

Does he know where I am? Last time I checked, we were in complete darkness and he was healing Taric while I was fighting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 24, 2011, 11:24:03 am

Quote from: wolfchild on June 24, 2011, 05:28:18 am

Harry, activate aegis (i thought it was already active), Ashley, Revenge her friend, Jordan move towards tarran

Ah Dammit, you're completely right.

Slipped my mind, I'll edit the damage.

Quote from: Tarran on June 24, 2011, 05:29:51 am

Quote from: wolfchild on June 24, 2011, 05:28:18 am

Jordan move towards tarran

Does he know where I am? Last time I checked, we were in complete darkness and he was healing Taric while I was fighting.

It's more of a move east up the pond, just make your unhappy burbly lung sounds and he'll find you eventually.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: wolfchild on June 24, 2011, 12:14:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 24, 2011, 11:24:03 am

Quote from: wolfchild on June 24, 2011, 05:28:18 am

Harry, activate aegis (i thought it was already active), Ashley, Revenge her friend, Jordan move towards tarran

Ah Dammit, you're completely right.

Slipped my mind, I'll edit the damage.

Quote from: Tarran on June 24, 2011, 05:29:51 am

Quote from: wolfchild on June 24, 2011, 05:28:18 am

Jordan move towards tarran

Does he know where I am? Last time I checked, we were in complete darkness and he was healing Taric while I was fighting.

It's more of a move east up the pond, just make your unhappy burbly lung sounds and he'll find you eventually.

year last statement is correct, also since aegis is active, harry figths defensively,

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 26, 2011, 10:33:44 pm

Taric,

Congratulations.

You have, as usual, surpassed expectations in such a way as to flabbergast and injure everyone around you.

"[Empathetics/Kinetics: Empathetics] [Control 1] [Power 6+1]"

I would point out that there is only one combination of three dice that could net you a 6+1 on power.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 26, 2011, 10:41:33 pm

Oh lord.

Oh god.

Oh shit.

Oh frick.

No. No. No. NOOOOOO.

Please don't tell me he's going to pornitize us.

PLEASE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 26, 2011, 10:48:34 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 26, 2011, 10:41:33 pm

Oh lord.

Oh god.

Oh shit.

Oh frick.

No. No. No. NOOOOOO.

Please don't tell me he's going to pornitize us.

PLEASE.

7 out of the 8 people in the room won't be able to do much next round, (Honestly you guys get terrible rolls) you're going to be busy clutching your noggins.

It isn't porn, I'll tell you that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 26, 2011, 10:50:48 pm

Oh, oh thank god. I can take having my mind almost liquified, but porn... No, just no.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 26, 2011, 11:38:20 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal 1: 7+10-2= 78

Harry Nakamuno: 83+3-6= 80
Jordan Grey: 34+6-3= 37

Dominique Wakeman: 65+4-3= 66
Tarran Smith: 3+9-3= 6
Taric Sizier: 24+3-3= 24
James Evan: 4+0-0= 4
Ashley Fey: 49+7-6=50

Harry Nakamuno

Harry Activates the Sampson implants and attempts to twist out of the hold. [Strength 1 (Bonus Negated) Vs strength 3+1] As Harry steps to start a throw the Immortals steps with him, twisting hard on the hammerlock and pushing outwards. Harry's right shoulder comes free of its socket with a sickening pop.

(Harry's right arm dislocated.)

---

Immortal 1

After dislocating his shoulder the immortal tries to put the gun in Harry's back again, [Melee 4+1 Vs Harry dodge 6] Harry retaliates by whipping his armored head back into the Immortal. [Immortal Soak 2] (Immortal Armor -5) Briefly stunned by the sudden blow the Immortal staggers backwards, breaking his lock on Harry.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 23, 2011, 09:19:33 pm

Dom dropped the unconscious Immortal and looked over towards Harry and Ashley were fighting the last one standing. Right. I'll break that bastard's legs. She sneaked over as quietly as she was able and launched a stomp to the side of the Immortal's left knee, intending to break it or at least throw him off balance.

   

[P.Kinetics (Considering it's Frickin' Dark) 2] You psionic abilities aren't being very helpful, sound will have to serve in its stead. [Intuition 3+1][Dex 4] You manage to blunder into melee range with where the last shots were fired.

---

Ashley fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 24, 2011, 05:28:18 am

Harry, activate aegis (i thought it was already active), Ashley, Revenge her friend, Jordan move towards tarran

You lunge for the immortal, [Melee 4, 1 Vs Dodge 5] he slips one blade and grabs your wrist as the second comes at him, pulling you forwards
and using your momentum to impale Harry. [Harry dodge 5] Harry however has learned to avoid Ashley when she's fighting and drops instantly to avoid the blade.

---

Jordan Grey

Jordan starts to move towards the fight, taking the east side up the pond. [Dex 3+1] The darkness slows him somewhat, but he's quick on his feet and finds fairly sure footing.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 23, 2011, 08:22:35 pm

Go traumatize

[Empathetics/Kinetics: Empathetics] [Control 1] [Power 6+1] Funny dreams... Puppet shows of light and shadow weaving back and forth and proclaiming their superiority over the world, funny dreams because you stand over them, strings on your fingers making them jerk and twist with a parody of life. Silly little people, unable to grasp the true nature of things.

You laugh, nudging the strings that trail up from your own fingers and arms, directing them and directing those below by proxy. Something unimaginably massive stands behind you and twitches, jerking your hand and sending the actors beneath you into a sprawl of limbs and bodies.   

---

Everyone Else

[Tarran Passive Empathetics 3, fail][Dominique P. empathetics 2, Failed][James Evan Shadow 1, utter Fail][Ashley Soak 3, fail][Harry soak 4+1, Success] [Jordan soak 2, Failed][Immortal will 2, Failed]

It builds like a tidal wave, slow at the beginning, yet unstoppably massive at its consummation. For Tarran and Dominique it's a buzz at the edge of your psychic senses, an unfamiliar tune being played from far away. It builds, consuming you senses one by one until the sheer enormity of the psychic sound is all you can feel and hear. Dominique drops her rifle and covers both ears, a futile gesture in the face of the extrasensory blast. Tarran does the same, squeezing his eyes shut and gritting his teeth.

The mental blast hits James like a trainwreck, putting him on all fours after a half second of exposure. The ring lighting, covered in a thin layer of waxy grime from the corpses and rot begins to flicker to life as the electrical pressure mounts.

Jordan, Harry, and Ashely are effected differently, more severely. The ambient energy shorting out implants, and more essential technology... Cogent thought becomes difficult as the lighting begins to brighten, the EM energy being channeled through Taric strong enough to cause more than slight cascade malfunctions. Harry has the heaviest combat training, and he's wearing a full helmet, providing slight insulation against the ambient.

(Tarran, Dominique, and Immortal 1: -3 to all actions unless a Will save is made.)
(James: -10 HP -4 to all actions unless a will save is made.)
(Jordan, Ashely -30Hp -3 to all actions unless a soak save is made)
(Harry: -15Hp -2 to all actions unless a soak save is made)

The lights are on

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 23, 2011, 08:13:22 pm

...Blood for the blood god?

You mumble something while you try to avoid puking, clawing your eyes out and wetting yourself simultaneously.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 23, 2011, 10:32:53 pm

Join the melee wiht my fists!

[Will 3: Penalties unaffected] [Intuition 4+1-4] "OH GOD WHY?!" You roll on the ground and scream while Taric continues to assault everyone with mental sand-paper.

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health
James is at <50% Health
Tarran has a negative status effect
Everyone is suffering a severe Negative status effect
Ashley, Jordan, Harry are taking EMP damage

Temporary Buffs
Taric is Pain proof

Lighting Changes
The area is now well lit.

Range changes
Jordan is at mid range with 1 and 2
Dominique is at melee with 1

Turn Notes,
Tarran is laying on corrupted sunshine
Taric is spewing sunshine
Dominique is preparing to lay down the law on Immortal 1
Powder is desiring a quick death
Ashley is still learning not to run with knives
Jordan is moving up the east side
Harry has been dislocated

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

?
Taric, Jordan: Long
James: Medium
Tarran: Short
Ashley, Harry, Dominique: Melee

? (Unconscious)
Taric, Jordan: Long
Ashley, James: Medium
Tarran, Harry: Short
 Dominique : Short

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Deulist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens, EMP (-3 To all actions, mitigated by soak roll)

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Deulist Implants (Active)   
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

 EMP (-2 To all actions, mitigated by soak roll), Dislocated right arm (Can't use right arm until put back in socket)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 3/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

 EMP (-3 To all actions, mitigated by soak roll)

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens, Empathetic Shock (-3 To all actions, mitigated by will roll)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, No pain

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens, shrapnel (Physical actions at -1), Empathetic Shock (-3 To all actions, mitigated by will roll) 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (20, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly, Empathetic Shock (-4 To all actions, mitigated by will roll)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 26, 2011, 11:50:52 pm

TARIC

DUDE I'M BLEEDING OUT HERE YOU DON'T NEED TO WORSEN THE SITUATION

"AAAAARRRRFFFFFGGGGGGHHHHHHH BLARBLE BARBLEEEE SMUFFFFAGAAARRRRR" Roll around in pain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 01:57:05 am

Dom punched the ground repeatedly. She didn't know where this was coming from, but she was going to overcome it!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 04:47:21 am

Stop it.
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Ahra on June 27, 2011, 07:35:37 am

Quote from: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 04:47:21 am

Stop it for my "friends".[/b]
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

you mean ... right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 07:37:29 am

Nope, Everyone. Absolutely hilarious though >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 07:48:41 am

I don't think he can selectively stop it. :-\ It would be nice though. That reminds me, actually, Draignean. Lock my initiative behind Taric's. If he doesn't stop it, my action will stay the same, if he does, change it to this:

Dom got to her feet as quickly as she was able and stomped the Immortal in the head as hard as she could. She couldn't allow it to get back up! "Die! Bastard!" she yelled.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Talarion on June 27, 2011, 07:50:51 am

Don't stop, Taric! Clear ze waiting list! Yeah Taric.. Stop.. Erm... It!? ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 07:52:17 am

Hey, look on the "Bright" side, the lights are on ;D

And I'm torn whether to stop it or not.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Talarion on June 27, 2011, 07:54:07 am

Quote from: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 07:52:17 am

Hey, look on the "Bright" side, the lights are on ;D

And I'm torn whether to stop it or not.

Bad pun alert. Warning! Warning! Bad pun alert.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 27, 2011, 01:15:13 pm

Quote from: Talarion on June 27, 2011, 07:50:51 am

Don't stop, Taric! Clear ze waiting list! Yeah Taric.. Stop.. Erm... It!? ???

I'm so going to shoot through a wall, into the waiting list and into your ass.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 01:17:52 pm

He's invincible, waiting list invulerablity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 27, 2011, 01:24:31 pm

We'll see.

*Silently straps timebombs to Talarion... and Taricus*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 01:25:48 pm

*Makes a point to stand next to Tarran at all times*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 27, 2011, 01:27:19 pm

*Makes a point to always carry a flashbang*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Ahra on June 27, 2011, 01:28:37 pm

*makes point to get on with their lives*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 01:30:38 pm

*Ties himself to Tarran in nanofibre cord*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 27, 2011, 01:34:33 pm

*Calls the Pervert Police*

Quote from: Ahra on June 27, 2011, 01:28:37 pm

*makes point to get on with their lives*

Nevar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 01:36:25 pm

*Reminds Tarran that they're tied back-to-back*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 27, 2011, 02:13:45 pm

You people... so very strange.

I've been working on fleshing out the story of the game...

I'm almost hoping you don't get the perfect ending now.

Nyannyway...

Wolfchild! You are holding up the death and destruction of you and all your kind!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 02:15:53 pm

Wolfchild is sleeping right now!

And I guess some non-perfect finishes involve me becoming a dictator?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 27, 2011, 02:20:15 pm

Nah, my ends aren't that specific. They concern the future, not the present. (Like 250 years future)

There will definitely be sequel if this ever ends.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 02:21:26 pm

Well, I better get working on immortality then. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 27, 2011, 02:22:57 pm

Y'allins did get an offer on that...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 02:24:01 pm

English man!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 02:24:59 pm

What? I can understand him. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 02:25:55 pm

Rest-of-the-world english...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 02:32:45 pm

...I forbid you from saying Oi then. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 02:34:31 pm

You and what psionic resistance :P

Mind providing a translation in any case?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 02:36:06 pm

For Sir Drainegan? Sure.

"Your group was given an offer for immortality from the voice on the radio."

QUICKEDIT: Sorry Draignean, Ahra. I saw that while going back through the CvRTD turns and for some reason it's stuck in my head. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 02:38:49 pm

Oh, him. He can go to hell (Unless he isn't the one controlling the Immortals)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 02:43:51 pm

Well, we can always send him there personally once we run up on him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 02:44:44 pm

What flavour, Sandpaper or porn? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 02:45:40 pm

I was thinking Jason style, personally. By which I mean stuff him in a sleeping bag and slam it against the wall until it stops moving. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 02:46:49 pm

Awwwww. BUT THAT'S NO FUN D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:00:22 pm

You call yourself a psycho, Taric? I'm disappointed in you. :-\ Come over here, I can see I still have a lot to teach you...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:02:23 pm

Hey, killing a man in a short time is something a psycho should never do unless he's a dictator. Better to go slow and painful >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:03:43 pm

Name to me one way in which grabbing someone by the ankles, lifting them bodily, and slamming them into hard objects until their bones are powder is fast and painless. ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:05:32 pm

Compaired to mental anguish it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:13:12 pm

Eh, I'm bigger on the horrific physical maiming than I am on the mental scarring.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:14:50 pm

Bignose.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:17:28 pm

Hmm? Whatchu talkin' 'bout Taricus?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:19:14 pm

Damn,that reference didn't work. Bloody bignoses :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:23:06 pm

I'm going to write that off as a cultural difference here. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:24:12 pm

Monty python, Life of brian.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:29:13 pm

I'd have to refute that on the basis that if anything I'm of Irish descent, not Jewish. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:30:27 pm

I wholeheartedly expect the unchained to splinter into several groups now :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:34:26 pm

Well we already kind of are. Me, you, Tarran, and Powder are the Popular front and wolfchold and his crew is the People's front. 8)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:38:29 pm

Now we just wonder who the brian is...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:44:21 pm

Tarran's the leader, ain't he? :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:46:58 pm

So Tarran=Reg. So we know he'll abandon the brian at his hour of need...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:50:49 pm

Well, it isn't Dom, since she's, y'know, a she. James Evan, on the other hand, is the only religious character here... :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:51:36 pm

DomxJames >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:52:29 pm

...I did just imply that, didn't I? Should've thought that one through a little more. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:53:09 pm

Well, it could be AshleyxJames :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 27, 2011, 03:56:56 pm

...What the blazing hell are you guys talking about? Come on guys, there's IRCs for this kind of stuff. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 03:58:03 pm

What, are you still trying to sail the Dom x Taric ship? Allow me to ready the torpedoes.

...I wonder how long we can keep this up before one of the others gets annoyed with us. ^^;

@NinjaTarran: Answers that question.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:58:59 pm

Monty python.

We need a rabbit of Caerbannog now >:3

@Ninja: What?! maybe...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 04:06:09 pm

Yeah, I'm gonna have to sink that. Last chick Taric slept with got killed by friendly fire and Tarran's still alive and packing dual-wielded guns. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 04:06:51 pm

Yeah, but the cause died too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 04:09:16 pm

So? I'd prefer to keep Dom alive. Tarran too, actually. The game would be less entertaining without Sizier and Smith hating on each other at every turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 27, 2011, 04:09:59 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 04:06:09 pm

Yeah, I'm gonna have to sink that. Last chick Taric slept with got killed by friendly fire and Tarran's still alive and packing dual-wielded guns. >.>

Hey! I'm only mildly inaccurate with them! :P

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 04:09:16 pm

So? I'd prefer to keep Dom alive. Tarran too, actually. The game would be less entertaining without Sizier and Smith hating on each other at every turn.

Indeed.

Also, mah guy needs his evolution drugz.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 04:12:22 pm

You should look into tougher skin. Personally I'd prefer some kind of even moar increased strength. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 04:14:10 pm

I'm going to take the easy way and use the gorilla suit :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 27, 2011, 06:13:56 pm

Sorreh gaiz, I was at my grandparents' cabin out by a river.
"OW, GOD!" James tried to break free and advance to the Immortal who he would try to shoot with his Renfield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Talarion on June 28, 2011, 01:22:47 am

Quote from: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 03:53:09 pm

Well, it could be AshleyxJames :3

Am I the only one who thought 'AshleyxDom' when I read that?   ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 28, 2011, 02:22:17 am

Draignean's already said that kind of thing isn't going to fly. And Dom is also canon straight. *points at marriage ring* Sorry dude.

Also Ashley and her crew are like, all robots. That would just be weird.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Talarion on June 28, 2011, 03:00:14 am

Well, you know what they say... Ya never know. Also, screw canon I have Rule 34! >.> Robots are more fun

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 04:38:44 am

Please don't start the apocalypse. DELETE THAT ROBOT PORN BEFORE SKYNET FINDS OUT!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 28, 2011, 04:39:40 am

Or Hoke, for that matter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 04:41:38 am

Will he kill us over it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 28, 2011, 04:53:52 am

He'll make an ass out of himself over it. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 04:55:21 am

Alright, he can have it. But if he ever tries to kill us over it because he finds it offensive...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: wolfchild on June 28, 2011, 09:38:40 am

ok' il read the backlog after posting this, sorry for the delay, no real excuse just couldnt be assed checking the forums for some reason

Ashley  attempts to calm herself down and conserve energy, but ow that hurts, what the hell was that even
Jordan may as well read as above but is pretty sure it has soemthing to do with the guy he treated, seeing as he realised that they werent normal, and suddenly wished he haddent softened the dirt for the git. Harry Presses the attack hoping to take advantage of the distraction that is hittign the immortal

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 28, 2011, 09:52:01 am

I'll summarize for you. :3

SeriousConcentrate: Herp
Taricus: Derp
Talarion: Durr
Tarran: STFU you idiots.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 28, 2011, 11:33:52 am

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Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 28, 2011, 12:00:22 pm

I'm sure he'll run a turn soon, if only to get some of us to shut up about shipping... like this is Homestuck or something. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 06:55:23 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 28, 2011, 11:33:52 am

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Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 28, 2011, 07:00:15 pm

Oh dear god what the hell.

...Let me try and translate it to non-huge-words.

Quote from: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 06:55:23 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 28, 2011, 11:33:52 am

TURN? Please?

SURE

JUST NEED TO FINISH RTD MEGA WHAMY THREAD.

I have no idea what he means by that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:03:38 pm

A: He's doing a turn for Wraith.
B: He's starting another RtD.

Or

C: None of the above.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 07:17:49 pm

The answer is salty.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:25:27 pm

Centuwion! Thwow him to the floow!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 07:28:12 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:25:27 pm

Centuwion! Thwow him to the floow!

Er, Oh yes. It's about 8:30 Sir.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 28, 2011, 07:32:17 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 07:17:49 pm

The answer is salty.

Huh?

Quote from: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:25:27 pm

Centuwion! Thwow him to the floow!

Huh?

Quote from: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 07:28:12 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:25:27 pm

Centuwion! Thwow him to the floow!

Er, Oh yes. It's about 8:30 Sir.

...Huh?

My brain is confused.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 07:43:45 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 28, 2011, 07:32:17 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 07:17:49 pm

The answer is salty.

Huh?

Quote from: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:25:27 pm

Centuwion! Thwow him to the floow!

Huh?

Quote from: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 07:28:12 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:25:27 pm

Centuwion! Thwow him to the floow!

Er, Oh yes. It's about 8:30 Sir.

...Huh?

My brain is confused.

Watch life of Brian, either you'll be offended or you'll die laughing. (Like Dogma)

Answer= Salty

A=/= Salty
B=/= Salty
C (Sea) = Salty 

Therefore Answer=C (All the logic of the riddle "What is Eight ounces and Extremely dangerous?" I know)
 
Anyway, the RTD Mega-Whammy thread. I've been working on a thread that contains an Active RTD list, a resource section (Cinnamon rolls, Mapping tools, Lazarus, etc), How to GM, tips and tricks, and all that Jazz.

I suppose I should work on turns and stuff now... Give me a minute to get a drink and some stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 28, 2011, 07:48:48 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 07:43:45 pm

I've been working on a thread that contains an Active RTD list,

We had one before, it... died.

Quote

a resource section (Cinnamon rolls, Mapping tools, Lazarus, etc),

Nice.

Quote

How to GM,

Well... that has the problem of being biased. There's no one way to GM anything, really.

Quote

I suppose I should work on turns and stuff now... Give me a minute to get a drink and some stuff.

Yay.

Anyway, it sounds like a good idea, though I'm really starting to wonder your limits to maintaining stuff, dude, because 2 complex RTDs and having to constantly update a list seems... difficult.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:48:48 pm

Ahh.

Also, it's About 11 in the movie...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Tarran on June 28, 2011, 07:49:11 pm

Holy crap Taricus you posted the exact second I did.

Wow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 28, 2011, 11:46:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on June 28, 2011, 07:48:48 pm

Ahh.

Also, it's About 11 in the movie...

True, but when I posted that it was about 8:30. It made sense to me...

Quote from: Tarran on June 28, 2011, 07:48:48 pm

Quote

How to GM,

Well... that has the problem of being biased. There's no one way to GM anything, really.

You misapprehend my meaning, It is indeed as impossible to tell someone how to GM as to tell someone how they should paint. Art is art. You can however help provide lessons that normally are learned the Hard way. Guidelines, not rules. (Get all your resources in line for an RTD before you post it, set aside a substantial chunk of your day to writing this thing, NEVER EVER make another RTD on top of the one you have just because it seemed cool, etc)

EDIT: Anyway, started writing the turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 One down, two to go.
Post by: Draignean on June 29, 2011, 01:15:49 am

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal 1: 35+10-2= 43

Harry Nakamuno: 86+3-6= 83
Jordan Grey: 98+6-3= 101 (Free Action)

Dominique Wakeman: 47+4-3= 48 (-44)
Tarran Smith: 93+9-3= 99
Taric Sizier: 5+3-3= 5
James Evan: 42+0-0= 42
Ashley Fey: 46+7-6=47

Jordan Grey

Jordan shuts off all non-essential systems to mitigate EM damage, cursing bitterly all the while. (EMP Damage Halved this round.)

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 26, 2011, 11:50:52 pm

"AAAAARRRRFFFFFGGGGGGHHHHHHH BLARBLE BARBLEEEE SMUFFFFAGAAARRRRR" Roll around in pain.

You bonk your head on the ground repeatedly, you scream at it, you even bleed on it some. The ground seems unfazed by your outburst. The pressure in your head shows no signs of stopping, [Will 6] but after a long moment of mind numbing agony it abates without warning. The... sound, whatever you want to call it, seems to be almost on the outside of a mental bubble while you stare outwards at it. It's still there, but for now you seem immune.

---

Harry Nakamuno

[Soak 2+1: No bonus] Harry ignores the ringing in his body, simple commands, short movements, in and out... Harry lunges at the immortal with his blade. [Melee 2+1-2 Vs 1-3] [Brawl 2-2+1] The practically tripping his way through the lunge Harry manages to add a thin slash to the Immortal's woes. (Immortal Armor -4)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 28, 2011, 09:38:40 am

Ashley  attempts to calm herself down and conserve energy, but ow that hurts, what the hell was that even
Jordan may as well read as above but is pretty sure it has soemthing to do with the guy he treated, seeing as he realised that they werent normal, and suddenly wished he haddent softened the dirt for the git. Harry Presses the attack hoping to take advantage of the distraction that is hittign the immortal

Like Jordan you remember your basic, shut everything that doesn't need to be on the hell down before it fries. (EMP damage halved)

---

Immortal 1

[Will 4+1 Penalty reduced to -1 this round] Growling the Immortal Recoil from Harry's slow strike, spurred on by the true pain of broken flesh. Retaliating it tries to buttsmash Harry in the head. [Melee 4+1 Vs Dodge 5+1-2] Despite having serious problems Harry manages to step out of the way of the incoming rifle before it bashes his helmet in.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 27, 2011, 06:13:56 pm

"OW, GOD!" James tried to break free and advance to the Immortal who he would try to shoot with his Renfield.

[Will 3: No Mitigation] [Shadow 4: Attack Eaten] The omnipresent pandemonium cuts out as suddenly as waking, leaving only a dream of pain. Not one to question providence your advance [Dex 4] You actually make it some ways, far enough that you thank you can risk another burst of fire. [Quickshot 1+1-3][Luck 5] You got sloppy when you reloaded it last time, the spike clip didn't quite click fully into the feed [Dex 4] you don't waste anytime though in slamming it back in and firing again. [Quickshot 5+1] You don't know how long your protection is going to last, but you're going to make the most of it. Leveling the SMG on a flicker of movement ahead you squeeze the trigger, [Confirm Critical 3 Vs Soak 2-1] perforating it with a blast of spikes. (Immortal Armor -45)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 27, 2011, 04:47:21 am

Stop it.
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Will Auto-success] Meh, you've been controlling your dreams since you read about doing it. The whole puppet within a puppet thing was interesting, but it was time to change channels. [Luck 1] Hmm, time for a favorite fantasy...

_{Naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-naked-ladies-}

---

Everyone

The pressure within your skulls fades away, replaced for a moment with a full sound and color mental display of Taric standing on top of a pyramid wearing sungod robes while a thousand screaming naked women through little pickles at him.

You feel like screaming too.

Luckily that part fades quickly, leaving an afterimage of golden sunrays and bouncing busts and back of your eyelids for a moment while struggle back to your senses. 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2011, 07:48:41 am

Dom got to her feet as quickly as she was able and stomped the Immortal in the head as hard as she could. She couldn't allow it to get back up! "Die! Bastard!" she yelled.

Blinking rapidly and wondering why the hell you're getting visions of Taric's skinny ass you prepare to take your frustration out on the remaining Immortal. To your chagrin it's already bleeding out its chest and back, not a lot of use as a punching bag left in it. [Melee 5 Vs dodge 4] [Brawl 4+1] Regardless you dropkick the immortal to the ground, grab a concrete faux-rock and bash it in the head until the armor starts leaking. That'll teach it, you aren't sure precisely what, but you're sure it will.

(Immortal 1 has been killed)

---

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health
James is at <50% Health
Tarran has a negative status effect

Lighting Changes
The light is fading by degrees

Turn Notes,

Combat Over

Tarran is in need of healing
Taric is happily asleep
Dominique needs to wash brain juice off her hands, arms, face, and hair,
Powder is happily being actually effective
Ashley is standing aimlessly
Jordan is standing aimlessly and gets a double action next round
Harry has a dislocated arm and some injuries that need treatment.

(By default All implants have been switched off to conserve power)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

? (Unconscious)
Taric, Jordan: Long
Ashley, James: Medium
Tarran, Harry: Short
 Dominique : Short

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Dislocated right arm (Can't use right arm until put back in socket)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 3/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 149/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Basic medical kit (5lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, No pain

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 20/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens, shrapnel (Physical actions at -1),

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on June 29, 2011, 02:23:44 am

 ;D

"Will... someone... help me here before Taric does... what he just did... again? Please? I'm kinda bleeding here."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 29, 2011, 03:25:55 am

Damn it, now Draignean's hopping aboard D x T. Unless there's supposed to be some other reason that, out of all the things to focus on in that weird vision like naked girls throwing pickles, Dom was looking at Taric's ass specifically. >.> And apparently he likes putting her in the shower given her current status. :P

Dom continued to beat on the Immortal's dead body to relieve stress until Tarran called out for a medic. I think Taric's got a basic medical kit on him... but do I really want to go over there right now? She wasn't sure. Still, the boss would probably bleed out if she didn't, regardless of how uncomfortable she was feeling towards the hacker right now, so she went and took his med kit then moved over to Tarran. "Hang on, boss." She opened it up and started patching his wounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on June 29, 2011, 04:18:26 am

Ashley Re-Activated, Thanking that she had lanarian implants installed, she tried to find her way bact to jordam, by going round the side she did not come from, Harry attempts to find Jordan too, Jordan Fixes everyone he can, tarran 1st

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on June 29, 2011, 04:44:06 am

Wake up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on June 29, 2011, 03:18:06 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 29, 2011, 03:25:55 am

Damn it, now Draignean's hopping aboard D x T. Unless there's supposed to be some other reason that, out of all the things to focus on in that weird vision like naked girls throwing pickles, Dom was looking at Taric's ass specifically. >.> And apparently he likes putting her in the shower given her current status. :P

Nah, that ship will never sail. You just had the only action after Taric, anyone else would have had something similar. Tarran would have been especially fun to have an action afterward.

As I said, I'm not into shipping players together. Giving you uncomfortable moments, hell yes, but never actively promoting romance. We are after all a group entirely composed of men, except for Wolf who might be a girl. Anyway, I fully expect Dom to punch Taric the jaw for Psychically mooning her.

Also as to the Little pickles dream, it's because I constantly have Taric in my head as Chris Knight from the movie Real Genius.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on June 29, 2011, 03:20:32 pm

Can we replace pickles with ham, jam and spam?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 29, 2011, 03:23:45 pm

Actually I'm just trying to see how far I can push that joke. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 29, 2011, 07:59:43 pm

Violently shake Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 01, 2011, 01:03:08 am

I really need to get a degree in Demonology, totally worth the extra class time to be able to tag "Bachelor of Demonology" onto your introduction and Resume.

Anyway, back to our irregularly scheduled program. Now with 10% less conflict!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 01, 2011, 02:05:33 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 29, 2011, 02:23:44 am

"Will... someone... help me here before Taric does... what he just did... again? Please? I'm kinda bleeding here."

You raise a hand and request assistance from your position on the rotted ground, this can't be good for you but it can't be much worse than moving around either. You lay back down and try to relax until someone gets to you, better a bit of a wait than accidentally tearing a pieces of internal shrapnel through something important.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 29, 2011, 03:25:55 am

Dom continued to beat on the Immortal's dead body to relieve stress until Tarran called out for a medic. I think Taric's got a basic medical kit on him... but do I really want to go over there right now? She wasn't sure. Still, the boss would probably bleed out if she didn't, regardless of how uncomfortable she was feeling towards the hacker right now, so she went and took his med kit then moved over to Tarran. "Hang on, boss." She opened it up and started patching his wounds.

You deliver a particularly nasty blow to the Immortal's head, hard enough that the jagged faux-rock sticks there. Shaking out your stiff hand you survey the room in what is left of the light, Taric being able to turn the lights on with his mind was a new one, though if whatever that... noise had been was the price you don't think it's entirely worth it. Taric -and the medical kit gleaned from the colonists- is back across the lake and prone, Tarran appears too wounded to stand, Fey and her moose are shaking themselves out from the aftershock before heading back around, James is... being James.

There's nothing you can do for Tarran without medical supplies, pulling the shrapnel out with your bare hands is probably a bad idea. Frustrated you stomp on the Immortal's knee before jogging back to the semi-circle of benches. Taric seems to be fast asleep, fresh bandages across his chest... Well he won't be needing the medical kit the will he?

(Basic Medical Kit Added)

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 29, 2011, 07:59:43 pm

Violently shake Taric.

You run back to where Sizier is resting, your sexual orientation threatened by visions of him pushed unwillingly into your head you decide to shake him. An odd plan, but these seems to be fully odd people that you've fallen in with. [Str 4] You shake him vigorously, making the wounded man's head loll back and forth while you drip blood on him.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 29, 2011, 04:44:06 am

Wake up.

The naked women all press in against you grabbing you by the shoulders and hauling you around, you're about to complain about how you are not in fact so limited as to only be able to serve one woman when you start to remember the part about being drugged... [Drug 5-1 (Being shaken)] However one of the more amazonian dream women wrestles you away from the others and pins you down, being God in this dream you had the foresight to cover the top of your ziggurat with bearskin rugs for just such an occasion.

You lose yourself in the smell of pale skin and briny pickles. To hell with being awake, this is better.

(Drugged, 2 turns until you wake unless additional external interference is made)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 29, 2011, 04:18:26 am

Ashley Re-Activated, Thanking that she had lanarian implants installed, she tried to find her way bact to jordam, by going round the side she did not come from, Harry attempts to find Jordan too, Jordan Fixes everyone he can, tarran 1st

You and Harry head back the way you came, mentally running a diagnostic to make sure nothing critical has broken down. Other than a fried capacitor in your Javelin implants from before everything seems to be within operational tolerance. [Regen 1-1] Your self healing implants are a little slow to recover from the EM pulse, a minor tweak should have them running a couple of minutes. You grimace as your head throbs from the residual charge, someone has a lot of explaining due for that little stunt.

Jordan finds Tarran after he raises his hand, whoever these fools are they seem to have a knack for getting filled with pointy metal objects. [Int 2+1+1, Dex 1, Fight 4+1, Luck 4 Treatment 8/20] The work isn't clean or pretty, the dim (and rapidly dimming) lighting causes him to misjudge the shape of a shard of shrapnel, making him tear the tissue as he removed it, setting the operation back even more. Things progress, but this isn't a quick operation. Thank God for local anesthetic. [Int 4+1+1, Dex 4+1+1, Fight 4+1+1, Luck 4 Treatment 30/20] Adapting to the shifting environment Jordan pulls the last of the shrapnel out of Tarran's chest along with a stray bullet that lodged in there after penetrating his armor. Jordan sterilizes the wound and wraps it to keep it from getting aggravated from the now jagged edges on the surrounding armor. After finishing his butchery Jordan offers Tarran a Hand up in the dark. (Tarran no longer has shrapnel wounds, Tarran +5 HP)

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health
James is at <50% Health

Lighting Changes
The lights are barely on, light will be gone again at the end of next turn.

Turn Notes,

Tarran has been treated
Taric is getting Snu snu
Dominique is robbing the sleepies
Powder is shaking a comatose man
Ashley is wandering back to the bench circle
Jordan is doctoring like a boss
Harry has a dislocated arm and some injuries that need treatment.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

? (Unconscious)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2

Dislocated right arm (Can't use right arm until put back in socket)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies x5, ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 154/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (5/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 133/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, No pain

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 01, 2011, 02:12:42 am

Oh my god Taric...

Someone really needs to put him in a mental institution.

*Wheeze* "Oh, oh man, what a relief. Thank you, uhhh... who are you? I can't see shit in this light... Tell the others I'll be at the door we entered through."

Fumble around a little, looking for the doors we entered this room from.

Also, I will be gone for the past-noonish part of tomorrow (I think? not sure), the entirety of the day after that, and the beginning of the day after that. So two choices: Do Wrath RTD while I'm gone, or auto me. Your choice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 01, 2011, 03:33:11 am

Dom stopped. It looked like one of Ashley's team had already taken care of Tarran. Huh. Well, OK. I guess it saves this kit. She put it in her pack and went over to Taric, who was still asleep. "You did something, didn't you?" she asked the unconscious hacker, frowning at him. "Here, move aside James. I'll wake him up." But how to do it though? She had a choice of slapping, punching, or stomping him. For a moment she seriously considered stomping him somewhere uncomfortable for that hallucination - even if he didn't cause it he was still the star of it - but she decided to be nice about it. Maybe it wasn't him. Who knew with this freaky psionic shit; maybe that thing she had knocked out was thinking about him or something.

That was too weird a line of thought to continue, so she lifted Taric up about a foot and threw him back to the ground. That oughtta wake his ass up. Just to make sure, Dom grabbed his left ankle, lifted it to provide a clear shot, and stomped him in the nuts. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6hbeho5HDg&t=0m19s)

Also I think my carried weight is wrong. I ran it through a calculator twice and got 99 pounds both times; even if I account for each of the clips being separate weight that puts me nowhere near 154... unless that data storage drive is heavy as hell... >.>

Edited to give Taric moar pain at his and Ahra's request. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Ahra on July 01, 2011, 04:11:15 am

why not throw him into the pond? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 01, 2011, 05:06:59 am

Nono, STOMP HIM!

Wake up again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 01, 2011, 08:14:38 am

You don't want to be thrown to the floor roughly? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 01, 2011, 08:17:17 am

Do that then stomp his parts :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Ahra on July 01, 2011, 08:23:58 am

Quote from: Taricus on July 01, 2011, 08:17:17 am

Do that then stomp my parts :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 01, 2011, 08:32:23 am

Eh, all right. Editing it into my post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 01, 2011, 11:37:54 am

James shrugged and winced as the unconscous Taric got beaten down. Ouch. James decided it would be wise to take the medical kit, although most definitely not ty to operate on himself. He turned to Dom. "Er, can you help me out here? 'm not exactly the world's best doctor, and I need  alittle medical help. I'm preeeeettty screwed up."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 01, 2011, 11:56:09 am

Dom dropped Taric's leg. "Sure. Have a seat, I'll work on you. I have some experience with this kind of thing," she said, getting out the medical kit.

So, yeah. Hurt Taric and heal James. That's what I wanna do this round. :P I gotta balance it out, y'know?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 02, 2011, 05:20:24 am

Ashly approached Dom, more comfortable with her than jam,es or taric and with tarren currently out of it, "hey, what was that thing that happened, it was realy harsh" Rub head and gather together with the others

Jordan fixes up harry, harry helps jordan

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 02, 2011, 06:14:10 am

Dom kept her eyes on her work while answering Ashley. "Hmm? I have no idea. It was probably Taric's fault though. He's a weird little guy." She got another bandage out and continued patching James up. "See, the thing is... Taric, myself, and the boss, we're all psychic, but in different ways. My powers are more physical, though you mighta guessed that already. I do the stuff like move things with my mind. The boss is more subtle, I ain't even sure what it is but I think his powers mostly just give him little boosts here and there, like a little extra pop in his punch, y'know?" She tied off the bandage.

"Taric's powers are kinda strange, which fits him pretty damn good I'd say. He does stuff like get into people's heads and make them see and feel weird shit. There was this one time - this'll be new to you too, James, since you weren't around yet - in which he took one of those high-tech porn mags with a memory foam centerfold..." Dom blushed slightly but continued with the story. "...and groped it, and somehow he made the enemy unit think it was THEM gettin' groped... even the dudes." She laughed nervously. It was kind of funny but still weirded her right the hell out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 02, 2011, 08:53:50 am

"...OH my God what IS this?! I am officially frightened."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 02, 2011, 09:00:07 am

Dom scratched her head. "Yeah, I hear you. Hey, I had an idea just now. See, the three of us went through this thing called Orientation to learn how to use our psychic powers. If you got sent here, you're probably a psychic too." She glanced at Ashley. She didn't know about her; from the look of things she came here of her own volition and probably wasn't a 22. Then again with it being an entirely mental thing there was no way of knowing from a glance. Dominique returned her attention to James. "When we get some quiet time I can try to Orient you myself, but I gotta warn you, I'm pretty heavy handed. On the other hand your only other choice for it is Taric, 'cause I don't think boss can do it, and do you really want him poking around your brain?"

I'm pretty sure Tarran can do the Orienting, but Dom has no way of knowing that. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 02, 2011, 06:02:22 pm

"Eh, good lord, I guess if I'm going to learn how to beat the crap out of people with my mind, I'd much, much rather have you do it than... Taric..." I don't want to know what sot of mental fingerprint he'd leave behind...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Ahra on July 02, 2011, 06:10:00 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 02, 2011, 06:02:22 pm

"Eh, good lord, I guess if I'm going to learn how to beat the crap out of people with my mind, I'd much, much rather have you do it than... Taric..." I don't want to know what sort of mental fingerprint he'd leave behind...

he would turn you into a second him ((in pervertedness if hes not interested in an willing lab rat)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 02, 2011, 06:11:23 pm

Who said willing labrat?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Ahra on July 02, 2011, 06:14:22 pm

i did.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 02, 2011, 06:16:29 pm

Please step into the booth.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Ahra on July 02, 2011, 06:23:48 pm

f no

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 02, 2011, 06:36:49 pm

Awww.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 02, 2011, 09:18:03 pm

*mauls the booth and shoots it repeatedly with a Renfield SMG*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 02, 2011, 09:18:55 pm

Comes from behind, placing his hand on Powder's shoulder. "Your fucking nicked, me old beauty!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 02, 2011, 09:19:38 pm

*Puts a timebomb in the booth after Powder's done with it and sneaks away while Taric's occupied*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 02, 2011, 09:58:08 pm

"Wait-what? you all have wierd mind powers, thats kinda freaky, is that why you were sent out here? Could you please make him not do what he just did again, it was very scary and painful. also in comparrison, im liking you more and more."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 02, 2011, 11:47:03 pm

*mauls Taricus* RAAAEEGGGG! *Peforates Taricus with Renfield*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Ahra on July 03, 2011, 05:52:00 am

only to ask you but why arent you using bold text?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 03, 2011, 06:22:01 am

Because we're all just messing aro-

Oh. I get you now. Clever. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 04, 2011, 04:37:58 pm

Any chance of an update within the week?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 04, 2011, 05:33:10 pm

Grumble grumble...

Sorry, new series that I've been reading. I'll rip myself away later today with a map (REALLY this time) and the loot list.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 04, 2011, 05:37:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 04, 2011, 04:37:58 pm

Any chance of an update within the week?

*Bonks Taricus on the head*

Patience.

It's been only three days since the last update.

Quote from: Draignean on July 04, 2011, 05:33:10 pm

Grumble grumble...

Sorry, new series that I've been reading. I'll rip myself away later today with a map (REALLY this time) and the loot list.

Take your time man.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 04, 2011, 05:38:52 pm

Just asking...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 04, 2011, 05:44:50 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 04, 2011, 05:37:43 pm

Patience.

It's been only three days since the last update.

Point, but if we didn't bug him he'd think we lost interest or something, which is blatantly not true. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2011, 03:09:29 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on July 01, 2011, 02:12:42 am

*Wheeze* "Oh, oh man, what a relief. Thank you, uhhh... who are you? I can't see shit in this light... Tell the others I'll be at the door we entered through."

Fumble around a little, looking for the doors we entered this room from.

You pull yourself to your feet slowly, trying to keep from stretching your tender injuries as you straighten up. "Oh, oh man, what a relief. Thank you, uhhh... who are you? I can't see shit in this light... Tell the others I'll be at the door we entered through." You say to the human shaped shadow. It snorts as it packs up the medical supplies back up by touch. "Jordan, and if I see anyone I'll pass it on. _{Not like I CAN see anyone...}"

While Jordan finishes re-packing you make your way slowly up the room, feeling along the wall until you find the door. Said door is unexpectedly shut. Unlike you it seems the immortals were not in fact raised in a barn [Intuition 5], or... Son of a bitch..  Resting the tips of your fingers at the edge of the door you can feel an almost imperceptible hum.

The Door is powered again.

---

Dominique Wakeman
 

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 01, 2011, 03:33:11 am

Dom stopped. It looked like one of Ashley's team had already taken care of Tarran. Huh. Well, OK. I guess it saves this kit. She put it in her pack and went over to Taric, who was still asleep. "You did something, didn't you?" she asked the unconscious hacker, frowning at him. "Here, move aside James. I'll wake him up." But how to do it though? She had a choice of slapping, punching, or stomping him. For a moment she seriously considered stomping him somewhere uncomfortable for that hallucination - even if he didn't cause it he was still the star of it - but she decided to be nice about it. Maybe it wasn't him. Who knew with this freaky psionic shit; maybe that thing she had knocked out was thinking about him or something.

That was too weird a line of thought to continue, so she lifted Taric up about a foot and threw him back to the ground. That oughtta wake his ass up. Just to make sure, Dom grabbed his left ankle, lifted it to provide a clear shot, and stomped him in the nuts.

The lights finally fade out and you lose sight of Tarran being sutured by one of Ashley's squaddies, hopefully all is going well for him, saves you the trip at the very least. You consider Taric as he naps, he needs to be awake for you to confirm you suspicions about what happened... How best to do it though? You almost decide to be nice about it, then you consider the sheer freak of the ending and you reconsider. Everyone needs a bit of trauma now and then... [Strength 1 (Bonus negated)] You however are apparently not the person to deliver said trauma, after you sort of jostle him instead of throwing him to ground you grab his ankle and miss the impossible to miss curb stomp to his short and curlies, instead your heel thoroughly smashes the hem of his stolen uniform into the dirt.

He probably didn't even notice.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on July 01, 2011, 05:06:59 am

Wake up again.

[Roll not allowed due to lack of external stimulus] You briefly try to wake up, really. It's just that dream vixen has you pinned solidly to the bearskin and your legs are pinned by... what are your legs pinned by? You briefly tear your head from the first worshipers enthusiastic attempt to pry one your tonsils loose with her tongue to look down your body at the pair of semi-naked women now adorning your legs. Ah, well that explains that, carry on then.

Will wake at end of next turn.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 01, 2011, 11:37:54 am

James shrugged and winced as the unconscous Taric got beaten down. Ouch. James decided it would be wise to take the medical kit, although most definitely not ty to operate on himself. He turned to Dom. "Er, can you help me out here? 'm not exactly the world's best doctor, and I need  alittle medical help. I'm preeeeettty screwed up."

After Dom completely fails to lay a beat down on Taric you manage to muster the courage to ask her to look at your own injuries, hopefully she'll be as gentle with them. [Dom Dex 3, Int 4+1, Fight 4, Luck 3 Treatment 15/20] She's good, a little rough and clearly self taught when it comes to stitches, but she should have you patched shortly.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 02, 2011, 05:20:24 am

Ashly approached Dom, more comfortable with her than jam,es or taric and with tarren currently out of it, "hey, what was that thing that happened, it was realy harsh" Rub head and gather together with the others.

You crouch next to Dom as she works on fixing up one of her compatriots, rubbing at your temples in a reflexive action to try and dispel the remaining echoes. When you voiced your question you didn't exactly expect an answer, making it all the more surprising when she answers you seemingly without reservation. Dumbstruck you can only rock back on your heels as she calmly discusses psionics as if it was a set of tattoos that they all got last week. She seems perfectly happy to talk about it, if a little embarrassed at the unconscious man's use of this ability. Before this would have seemed a bad Sci-Fi flick, but considering that you've got red light insistently blinking in your retina to remind you that one of your implants is malfunctioning you're willing to suspend a little disbelief.

It gets even stranger as she and her patient start talking, apparently he's a late comer without the same... ability. They talk a little about orienting, it sounds a little too much like ripping for comfort but it's still interesting. After they finish the only thing you can really do is to state your surprise and request that she keep snoozy from impersonating a warhead in future.   
 
----

Harry Nakamuno & Jordan Grey

Harry winces as he moves, the damage to his back is pretty extraordinary, the shielding and the armor prevented it from being crippling, but nothing short of divine intervention or some serious drugs could make it enjoyable. "Jordan, damnit I could use a hand here..." He bellows into the dark, trailing off into a growl of equal parts pain and irritation. The answer from the other side almost immediate. "Keep them out of a twist big guy, I'll get there." Jordan replies, making good on his word as quickly as he can pick his way through the darkness. When he finally reaches Harry he looks the damage over, noting the dislocated arm as the first and easiest fix. "Alright we'll do this on three" He says as he places hand on the side of the larger man's shoulder. "As always, try to relax, don't jerk, and remember that you can't-" Jordan slams Harry's arm back into socket without warning, [Str 4] it pops audibly as Harry exhales sharply.  "sue the military for malpractice. Oh, and three." The mock cheerfulness elicits another growl from Harry as the man flexes the re-socketed appendage experimentally. That done Jordan begins to work piecing the flesh back together, loosening the rig that holds the armor on to get at the wounds. [Dex 2+1, 3, Fight 4, Luck 4 Treatment 14/20] The armor makes for slow going as doc has to constantly jiggle out little bits of unremarkable but very risky pieces of blasted plate, shouldn't be long before Harry's body gets a set of scars for this mission.   

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health
James is at <50% Health

Lighting Changes
Lights Out

Turn Notes,

Tarran has discovered a potential problem
Taric is getting Snu snu
Dominique is fail stomping the sleepies and showing mad doctor skills
Powder is being stapled back together
Ashley is learning
Jordan is doctoring
Harry is growling and no longer dislocated.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

? (Unconscious)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies [4/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (4/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 22/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 133/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens, No pain

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/3512/62076696.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 06, 2011, 03:19:34 am

"Hey, you guys, we've got power in the building again! Someone find the goddamn light switch!" Tarran shouts, hoping someone hears.

Fumble around for a light switch. (we didn't check yet, right? I don't really remember).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2011, 03:24:01 am

Quote from: Tarran on July 06, 2011, 03:19:34 am

"Hey, you guys, we've got power in the building again! Someone find the goddamn light switch!" Tarran shouts, hoping someone hears.

Fumble around for a light switch. (we didn't check yet, right? I don't really remember).

Lighting is motion and time sensitive as well as being subject to administrator commands.

Never said there was power in the building.

I said there was power in the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 06, 2011, 03:26:55 am

Oh. Well, my guy doesn't know it, so I'll just leave that as a "wait" command until everyone else stops derping around.

Also, do you need to quote my post? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2011, 03:30:28 am

Force of habit from busier places, a good ingrained action for forums that don't give ninja warnings.

Kind of useless here though, I apologize.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 06, 2011, 04:58:03 am

You could try curb-stomping Taric's nuts >:3

Try and wake up, again...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 06, 2011, 05:13:24 am

"i think we should probably move once everyone os [atched up, i think i will help that sleeping person to wake up" Mersilessly assault taric's unmentionables, jordan and harry keep doing what thier doing

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 06, 2011, 05:16:11 am

Thanks, wolfchild. Saves me a trip. :3

Dom continued working on James. "Just be a minute boss, I'm almost done here," she responded to Tarran. "James got torn up and I'm seeing to him."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 06, 2011, 11:31:34 am

Jammes continued gettign healed.

Oh, and OOC: The Devil inside... Durn you shadow.... Man I'm barely resisting metagaming right now, but metagaming is cheating so I won't metagame...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2011, 03:09:48 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 06, 2011, 11:31:34 am

Jammes continued gettign healed.

Oh, and OOC: The Devil inside... Durn you shadow.... Man I'm barely resisting metagaming right now, but metagaming is cheating so I won't metagame...

You can get a hint as to what it does if you look at precisely when that cropped up, she'll probably be done healing you this round so you can take an action if you like, it'll ust be locked after Dom.

Anyway, I've been working on unifying the image size for map avatars (120x120 for Avatars, 21x21 for Tokens if you're wondering) and making a single image sheet for the heroes and supporting cast as well as another for the enemies, and yet another one for the crappy map statics that I've been crafting as they come up. Should have the sheets up end of today, and they will (hopefully) speed map making up quite a bit. (As it is I have to hunt individually and resize each of your avatars before I can use them, the tokens were a little easier thanks to Serious but this should reduce my reluctance to make maps.)

Also, I'm in a good mood and progress has been quick so here's a teaser.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3161/36271118.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 06, 2011, 03:16:35 pm

...I'm calling dibs on that before Taric does. Anyway, d'you want some more tokens? If so I'll dedicate a little time to it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 06, 2011, 03:17:37 pm

Just check to make sure there's no self-destruct button on the back of the suit before you put it on. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 06, 2011, 03:18:01 pm

*Hugs the armour*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 06, 2011, 03:24:01 pm

*Which causes him to press the Self Destruct button. The armor blows up before his own eyes.*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 06, 2011, 03:33:19 pm

*Stares out into space*

EDIT: New avatar, here it is!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 06, 2011, 09:33:01 pm

Lul. James'll just wait around. Nothin to do realleh

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2011, 09:41:10 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 06, 2011, 09:33:01 pm

Lul. James'll just wait around. Nothin to do realleh

You Could loot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 11:23:50 am

Right, is that everyone?

James: Pick Nose.
Dom: Heal James
Tarran: Shout and look for a light switch
Taric: Wakey Wakey
Ashley: Teach Taric's privates about the chain of command (It's the chain I get and beat you with until you see who's in ruttin command)
Jordan/Harry: Keep Healing

I think it is, expect an update after the one for wraith.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 11:24:38 am

Sounds good :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 04:53:30 pm

Funnily Enough you can now google deviation-22, using the image search pulls up our avatars as well as a bunch of images that have been used.

Going to work on it while I'm offline, will post the turn whenever I get back online.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 07, 2011, 05:08:13 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 04:53:30 pm

Funnily Enough you can now google deviation-22, using the image search pulls up our avatars as well as a bunch of images that have been used.

WE ARE FAMOUS YAY. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 05:09:11 pm

Err, you do realize what this means...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 07, 2011, 05:28:48 pm

What does it mean?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 05:32:44 pm

...Nevermind...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 07:53:56 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran

"Hey, you guys, we've got power in the building again! Someone find the goddamn light switch!" Tarran shouts, hoping someone hears.

Fumble around for a light switch.

You shout the good news across the garden back to your companions, in the stillness of the room that would have to work not to hear you. Turning back to the door you fumble around the walls for anything that feels like a lighting control. [Intuition 1] You stick a finger in the ruins of the control panel for the door, it shocks you painfully. (-3 HP)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate

Dom continued working on James. "Just be a minute boss, I'm almost done here," she responded to Tarran. "James got torn up and I'm seeing to him."

You're almost done with James, then you can go help Tarran do whatever he needs doing with the door. [Int 4, Dex 4+1, Fight 3, Luck 5 Treatment 32/20] You finish easily, Jame's may have a lot of injuries but they're all from fairly minor sources, you've seen far worse in work accidents and bar-brawls. (James HP +10)

---

James Evans

Quote from: Powder Miner

Jammes continued gettign healed.

Dominque finishes patching up your injuries quickly, painful still, but much better than they were before. You just sort of sit there and try not to drool after that, bit of rest never did anyone any harm.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: Wolfchild

"i think we should probably move once everyone os [atched up, i think i will help that sleeping person to wake up" Mersilessly assault taric's unmentionables.

Right, well sleepy can't help if he's not awake. You consider using your blades briefly but that's probably overkill, taking a note from Dominique you drive your heel into the man's scrotum. [Strength 4+1] His body reflexively curls into a city up position as manly pain washes out the remaining painkillers. (Taric HP -5)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus

Try and wake up, again...

AH GOD NO BITING THE SACRED PICKLE! [Dream 4-3] You thankfully wake up, feeling like a distinctly sick shade of greenie-blue while you hunch over in pain. Private Johnson is down and his wingmen are damaged but you think they'll live to fight another day... maybe. [End 2] You remain bunched up as you try not puke on the purple chick, she needs to tune down the whole ball stomping routine at least where you're concerned.

---

Jordan Grey & Harry Nakamuno

Jordan starts tying up the job, [int 4+1, Dex 4+1, Fight 1, Luck 2 Treatment 22/20] having to redo one set of stitches but otherwise finishing cleanly and cinching the heavy armor harness back down on Harry.  As Jordan starts to pack the kit back up he calls across the darkness to the assembled group "Alright, can I pack this up all they way or does someone else desperately need my expertise?"

---

Facility

As if to add its own weight to Tarran's words something in the walls begins to hum faintly, for a moment nothing happens, then a breath of fetid air brushes against your skin. The atmospherics have been turned on, well you were about due for a bit good luck and this means you won't run out of air anytime soon. The circular breeze picks up a little, not much, just a comfortable breeze. A little chilly though...

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <25% Health
Taric's No Pain buff has worn off.

Temperature
65 F


Turn Notes,

Tarran is learning not to stick his fingers where he can't see
Taric is waking up painfully
Dominique being the group mother and fixing their skinned knees
Powder is done being stapled back together
Ashley is driving a standard and using Taric's nuts as the clutch.
Jordan is done doctoring
Harry is done being doctored.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

? (Unconscious)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (3/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 17/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 133/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

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Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 07:59:10 pm

Damnit, hit post instead of preview, give me minute to paste the rest on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:00:31 pm

You do realize I'm trying to get Taric neutered right?

Get up, ask for medical treatment (Again) and make sure Grey doesn't use those painkillers again...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 07, 2011, 08:18:08 pm

"AHHH SON OF A-! RRRRGGGHHHH!" The world could hear as Tarran embarrassingly gets himself shocked.

Try to open the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 08:19:47 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:00:31 pm

You do realize I'm trying to get Taric neutered right?

What?

Hmm, no a simple what is not enough to bring my confusion to light, perhaps a Haiku...

What the fucking hell?
You want your balls chopped off?
What the fucking hell?

Well, moving on from that... The map is up and the last segment of the turn is up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:20:57 pm

Not just the balls >:3

Also, where did that unconcious immortal scarper off to?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 08:28:34 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:20:57 pm

Not just the balls >:3

Also, where did that unconcious immortal scarper off to?

'Grats Taric, you have now officially creeped me the hell out.

He's there, its just a bit of a dark image. ('cause its dark in there.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:32:36 pm

Mind you, that was my original plan for Taric. Euniched and powered armoured. And it is one of the reasons I wanted cybernetics.

So yeah, if at any point I can be neutered without instadeath, you guys mind attempting it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 07, 2011, 08:36:29 pm

Taricus...

I...

No. I will not delve to that level. I am a man, and as I man I will never do... that, to another man.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:38:30 pm

I'd like to point out that unneutered he'd be a lot worse to you 0:)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 07, 2011, 08:50:50 pm

Outta luck here too, buddy. :P

"Just a minute, boss. Gotta deal with Taric now," she called over to Tarran, who was yelling about something. She wasn't sure what. Regardless, she found her way to Taric with the medkit in hand. "OK, hold still, unless you want me to accidentally jam this needle in right to the bone," she said, getting ready to suture the poor bastard. "So you're awake now, huh?" she said, just to be saying something. "Why were you out in the first place? Firefight seem like a good place for a nap or somethin'?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:53:48 pm

"Blame gr-" Taric was interuppted by Tarran's scream of pain. "HAHAHAHA. Anyways, blame jordan for it, he drugged me"

What, you both don't want to do the galaxy a favour. Sissies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 08:56:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:38:30 pm

I'd like to point out that unneutered he'd be a lot worse to you 0:)

The GM would like to point out that he is standing right here and can take control of your mind.

Sorry goldmember, not going to happen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:57:57 pm

What, with the neutering?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 09:04:34 pm

Everything that could possibly by implied there, including castration.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 09:07:57 pm

So no Castration?  :'(

And by worse, I did mean Taric continuing on like he was in his dream.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 07, 2011, 09:10:12 pm

Draignean, as GM, can ignore any such actions. That's pretty much what he said. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 09:14:41 pm

Well that just sucks, I wanted to turn him into an emotionless killing machine, unfettered by human urges.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 09:25:44 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 09:14:41 pm

Well that just sucks, I wanted to turn him into an emotionless killing machine, unfettered by human urges.

He's already sociopathic.

That's as close as you're getting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 09:29:42 pm

Not even a basic just whacking the nuts off?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 07, 2011, 09:38:25 pm

Taric, stop it with your obsession with getting rid of your guy's genitals. It's not even remotely funny to me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 09:40:46 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 09:29:42 pm

Not even a basic just whacking the nuts off?

No you're not getting whacked off, keep on like that and you're not getting the armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 09:43:22 pm

*Sigh* Fine, I'll drop the subject. I just want to know why I can't have him... Yeah.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 09:55:31 pm

1. There is no logical reason that a person with as heavy a libido as Taric has repeatedly expressed would want to have their willy lopped off.

2. Because I said so.

3. Because it brings nothing to the story, hell even deadheads have their parts intact because combat hormone boosters screw the system to hell without them. satyromaniac gives a personality quirk, I-had-my-buddy-remove-my-stones-with-shotgun is a great way to stop a conversation cold.

4. Because I said so.

5. Nobody in this group is going to honor that request anymore than they would have honored Trol's request to quote "PEE ON ME!" unquote.

6. Because it creeps me out.

7. Look, I'll write funny innuendo or bad jokes (Like do not bite the sacred pickle), or 'and then the door closed' scenes. Intentional emasculation though is a little on the outside of where I'm at.

8. ..NO...

9. If there was a sequel set in the future you couldn't play as your ever-so-great grandson.

10. Because I said so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:00:10 pm

1. I never said it had to be voluntary on Taric's part

2. Gets stated several times, but still is a valid point.

3. I do have an idea for a hormonal gland to replace the reproductive organs production for those.

4. Point.

5. Point.

6. Point.

7. Said organs could be preserved then used for artificial birthing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 07, 2011, 10:02:07 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 09:25:44 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 09:14:41 pm

Well that just sucks, I wanted to turn him into an emotionless killing machine, unfettered by human urges.

He's already sociopathic.

That's as close as you're getting.

Also not to mention that 'emotionless killing machine, unfettered by human urges' is the most boring character imaginable. :-\ It requires no creativity, no thought, is annoying as all hell to the other players and GM since they're both predictable and tiresome, and basically only used by n00bs who can't write an actual person. Taric Sizier is interesting and entertaining; Taric the boring-as-hell terminator-wannabe - without the thing that made the Terminator a memorable character, that is, overcoming the limitation of its programming to learn human emotions - is not. Don't go that route, please. D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:04:08 pm

Nono, just the reproductive ones. He'd still be a visious bastard, just more violence orientated.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 10:24:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:04:08 pm

Nono, just the reproductive ones. He'd still be a visious bastard, just more violence orientated.

A portion of viciousness is derived from those you know, it's why the first recommendation for a dog with a mean streak is emasculation.

I suppose if you really want to try it I won't stop you. Me weaver, you cloth.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:28:21 pm

Well, He'd need some sort of suppressants for it if he does want to work on ultra-killy weapons. You know the saying: Not enough blood to supply both [Finger] and brain at full capacity at same time. And maybe to also fit in the armour (It's not made with large [Fingers] in mind.

Also, I just want to correct the Nymphomania into Satyromania, as the latter is the male version.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 10:39:46 pm

Hmm, You're quite correct. How Sicillian of me, changing now.

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:28:21 pm

Well, He'd need some sort of suppressants for it if he does want to work on ultra-killy weapons. You know the saying: Not enough blood to supply both [Finger] and brain at full capacity at same time. And maybe to also fit in the armour (It's not made with large [Fingers] in mind.

Do what the GM does, take cold showers before any mentally strenuous activity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:46:54 pm

Hot showers. Cold ones just make it worse.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 10:52:21 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:46:54 pm

Hot showers. Cold ones just make it worse.

You are insane.

(Of course your water probably doesn't have ice chips in it.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:56:58 pm

Actually, the body sends more blood downstairs to keep it from freezing. that's why hot showers work better, they make it warm enough so that the blood can be used elsewhere.

And why yes, I am insane :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2011, 11:53:06 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 10:56:58 pm

Actually, the body sends more blood downstairs to keep it from freezing. that's why hot showers work better, they make it warm enough so that the blood can be used elsewhere.

And why yes, I am insane :P

Well this will certainly go down as the strangest conversation I've had this week.

It is true that the sac does draw increased blood flow to prevent sterility, it is however also true that the vascular tissue that makes up the majority of the scepter of lordly might will empty of blood and retract as far as it is able, the same is true of the scrotum itself but it's ability to retract is limited.

It is also true that increased circulation does not equal more total blood in any region. During cold weather the heart beats faster and blood cycles more quickly, both to the brain and to the scepter of lordly might. Cold is good for the mind, as long as you don't drop too far.

 The second advantage of the cold shower over the hot shower is that it kills the desire to engage in procreation, which is in and of itself the primary cause of a muddled mind in this case, not the fact that one's scepter of lordly might is drawing blood away from the brain. (A ridiculous notion, the brain is the last thing to have its circulation cut or dropped.) The amount of blood drawn by the scepter of lordly might -even a large one- is a pittance compared to the total amount of blood available in the body, a severe nosebleed can draw a similar amount without causing decreased brain function.

Drag me into the sun when it's 110 degrees and I'll sweat like crazy, I'll be good for grunt work and heavy lifting but don't expect me to be able to do much more than that.

Give me winter weather (15 degrees) and I'll meet you with a t-shirt and a smile, the frigid shower just doesn't get that cold but it's enough to get me in a thinking mood.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 08, 2011, 05:21:43 am

Good point.

I'm still amazed at how off the rails this can become though :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 08, 2011, 08:34:42 am

Hold on there Jordan, while you are at it can you check my implants, one of them has some issues

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 09, 2011, 09:44:27 am

"I'll help you out Tarran." James helped the door situation by running up and attempting to kick it down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 12:28:17 pm

Dude, the door is sliding if I remember correctly. You'll break your leg bone before getting the door down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 12:36:57 pm

Well, he could kick the edge. Like if it opens to the right, kick the left edge to force it to slide, kind of deal.

Like this:

__|___|
->|___|
_______|____|

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 09, 2011, 01:20:55 pm

So? I have a reputation of recklessness to uphold.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 01:22:50 pm

Ah, so nice that national stereotypes are being upheld :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 03:10:19 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 01:22:50 pm

Ah, so nice that national stereotypes are being upheld :P

Oh really?

Right, well I'm going to flop my modem to my other computer (The one with Gimp and Laz) and get cracking on a turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 03:13:54 pm

Wooho! About time SOMEONE made a turn for an RTD I'm in! :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 03:14:36 pm

And another one :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 04:09:45 pm

Sorry, productivity sidelined me in the twenty steps between computers. :P

Starting, now now, not then now.

Quote from: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 03:14:36 pm

And another one :P

I am curious as to which racial stereotypes you're referencing here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 04:24:41 pm

Americans (US) being careless, impatient and arrogant. Haven't spotted the last one though :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 04:34:22 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 04:24:41 pm

Americans (US) being careless, impatient and arrogant. Haven't spotted the last one though :P

You do know that I am a citizen of the USA don't you?

Ah well, at least you didn't pull fat, stupid, and ignorant as the American stereotypes... I'd have to slap you for that one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 04:40:57 pm

No, Ignorance is something I apply to smaller groups rather then a nation as a whole.

I may or may not've laughed at comedy sketches portraying US citizens as stupid though >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 04:49:02 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 04:40:57 pm

No, Ignorance is something I apply to smaller groups rather then a nation as a whole.

I may or may not've laughed at comedy sketches portraying US citizens as stupid though >_>

As have I, nothing wrong with laughing at a stereotype. I have laughed myself sick to Monty-Python's portrayals of the stereotypical English/Australians/Germans/Americans/etc and so would be a hypocrite to say that laughing at them is wrong. Believing in them and applying them is wrong, evils of ignorance and all that, but you can laugh at anything you see as funny.

Thus ends your brief glimpse into the philosophy of your GM, and now for something completely different...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 04:51:01 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 04:49:02 pm

Thus ends your brief glimpse into the philosophy of your GM, and now for something completely different...

Hmmmm... is it...

Pie on fire?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 04:58:17 pm

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention this.

Tarran MIGHT want to start either running or carrying more effective AT weapons once Taric gets a suit of PA...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 04:59:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 04:51:01 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 04:49:02 pm

Thus ends your brief glimpse into the philosophy of your GM, and now for something completely different...

Hmmmm... is it...

Pie on fire?!

No, it's Dom getting a perk! (3 sixes and a five on a single action, O.O )

EDIT: Well Technically, 1 five, 2 sixes, and a seven.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:00:15 pm

Taric, pass me a Fosters. I feel I deserve one after that. :3 Especially since that action was healing your ass, more 'n likely.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 05:01:12 pm

Alright, You're paying for it though. *Hands SC a Foster's*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:03:13 pm

OK, how about an Outback Jack action figure? :3 Sounds like good payment to me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 05:04:35 pm

...Cash only. Or I sic the killer trees onto you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:06:17 pm

Pfff, I read The Last Continent. Threaten me with the spiders or snakes or a drop bear, perhaps, but a tree ain't going to cut it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 05:07:15 pm

It'll kill you slowly and painfully. Or the Kangaroo mafia gets you :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:09:17 pm

I see your Kangaroo mafia and raise you redneck hillbillies with pitchforks, shotguns, and abnormally hot daughters despite the whole inbred thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 05:09:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 04:59:41 pm

No, it's Dom getting a perk! (3 sixes and a five on a single action, O.O )

EDIT: Well Technically, 1 five, 2 sixes, and a seven.

Jesus, that's impressive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 05:13:14 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:09:17 pm

I see your Kangaroo mafia and raise you redneck hillbillies with pitchforks, shotguns, and abnormally hot daughters despite the whole inbred thing.

I raise you an AICW :3

And what is this perk thou speaketh of?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 05:16:38 pm

As always it's a choice between two, I'm still writing the second.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:19:51 pm

An AICW isn't specific to Australia, Taric. :P You only get to use your home stereotypes. Anyway, I'm excited about this perk. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 05:20:52 pm

No, but we outdid your intergrated GL/Rifle combination, so that's that ;D

EDIT: rereading your action, It either has something to do with medical treatment or dealing with an arsehole like Taric :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 05:25:59 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:19:51 pm

An AICW isn't specific to Australia, Taric. :P You only get to use your home stereotypes. Anyway, I'm excited about this perk. :3

The names of the perks are Bad Medicine and Valkyrie, giving you those just as the appetizer while I finish and do maps and all that good stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:30:27 pm

What, not Amazon? I need someone to yell at Dom that she's an amazon as they toss her a rocket launcher. :P Just playing, I'll wait until the turn's up to think about it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 05:31:49 pm

I think even Taric has enough common sense to not say that while there's heavy weapons around (Such as the rocket launcher) :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:36:55 pm

"Jill! Use this! Destroy the monster! You're an amazon Jill!"

...

You'd better recognize that as what Brad Vickers says to Jill Valentine at the end of the psx version of Resident Evil 1 when he tosses her the rocket launcher, or I really am going to have to do something drastic here. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 05:39:04 pm

Nope, no bells rung. I was too busy playing RA on the PSX. Not to mention too young.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 05:48:48 pm

Yeah, you damn youngsters, too young to appreciate the leap from NES to SNES to PSX. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 05:54:41 pm

I played the SNES too. Fun times with mario. I even faked headaches to get out of school to play it  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Geen on July 09, 2011, 06:03:22 pm

HEATHENS! THE SNES WAS A LOT BETTER THAN PSX!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 06:06:06 pm

When suddenly, an unknown ninja!


You're may have broken your ninja record guys, hard to say exactly how many but you're way up over 25.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 06:08:17 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on July 07, 2011, 08:18:08 pm

"AHHH SON OF A-! RRRRGGGHHHH!" The world could hear as Tarran embarrassingly gets himself shocked.

Try to open the door.

Swearing at the electricity you attempt to open the door, the trouble is that the panel usually used to open the door is the one that just shocked you. Frustrated you try to find the seam where the two halves of the door meet and pull them apart. [P.Kinetics 3+1, Str 3+1 Vs Difficulty 15] It is however a hopeless struggle against the powered door, despite a strong effort the door refuse to budge or give in the least.

The idea of being locked in this place is somewhat alarming. 

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 09, 2011, 09:44:27 am

"I'll help you out Tarran." James helped the door situation by running up and attempting to kick it down.

Hearing Tarran's curses at the stubborn door you run to his aid in the dark [Dex 2], covering yourself in yet more muck as you slip and slide your way over. When you reach Tarran you charge the door at full speed, ignoring his sudden gestures to stop immediately, and you throw yourself into your best flying kick. [End 4] Your foot hits the extremely solid steel door and sends a jolt up your leg like lightning, you hit the stairs beside Tarran and wonder why the hell they call it the funny bone. After a minute you recover enough to do a damage check, it seems you managed to avoid permanent damage to your leg and you haven't garnered any additional injuries from your collision with the ground. Pulling yourself up you're just able to see Tarran facepalming heavily at your efforts.

---

Taric Sizier & Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:00:31 pm

Get up, ask for medical treatment (Again) and make sure Grey doesn't use those painkillers again...

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 07, 2011, 08:50:50 pm

"Just a minute, boss. Gotta deal with Taric now," she called over to Tarran, who was yelling about something. She wasn't sure what. Regardless, she found her way to Taric with the medkit in hand. "OK, hold still, unless you want me to accidentally jam this needle in right to the bone," she said, getting ready to suture the poor bastard. "So you're awake now, huh?" she said, just to be saying something. "Why were you out in the first place? Firefight seem like a good place for a nap or somethin'?"

Quote from: Taricus on July 07, 2011, 08:53:48 pm

"Blame gr-" Taric was interuppted by Tarran's scream of pain. "HAHAHAHA. Anyways, blame jordan for it, he drugged me"

After have his sensitives squished Taric demands treatment, Jordan is of course more interested in taking care of his boss so it falls to Dominique to treat her somnolent companion. Warning him not to move she begins working on the worst of his injuries, asking him why the hell he though it would be a fine time to catch up on some lost sleep. His reply is interrupted by Tarran swearing at something involving 'door', this causes Taric to erupt in a fit of giggles which violates Dominique's stay still rule, predictable this leads to a few extra-vigorous stitches. [Int 5, Dex 6+1, Fight 6, Luck 6 Treatment 24/20, did not use up a kit charge] Despite Taric's laughing and twitching Dominique works surprisingly fast, a natural aptitude for medical work showing beneath her calloused hands. If she'd had an education she'd have made one hell of a doctor.  (Taric HP +10)

Bad Medicine: "They taught me how to cut, man did they teach me how to cut... But you know they never taught me how to put stitches in, don't you think that's strange?  Well it doesn't matter anyway, I think I'd like you better without eyelids."
Effect: Whenever you deal damage if the enemy rolls an armor roll of 2 or below (3 or below soak if they don't have armor of some kind) they gain a negative status effect based on the type of weapon you use and the power of the attack. The penalty is that the sum of your heal rolls is reduced by 5.

Valkyrie: "Now awful it is to be without,/as blood-red rack races overhead;/is the welkin gory with warriors' blood/as we valkyries war-songs chanted.
Effect: When performing healing rolls you gain a bonus equal to one tenth of their missing health to the sum of your healing your healing roll, in addition patients immediately lose the Mortally wounded effect while you are actively treating them (They will of course still die if they take damage, they just won't die at the end of a turn), however you also gain a -3 penalty when attacking enemy healers or patients.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 08, 2011, 08:34:42 am

Hold on there Jordan, while you are at it can you check my implants, one of them has some issues

[Regenerate 3-1]You call Jordan over to have a look at the Javelin, he grimaces and and activates his MD. AndE systems and takes a look figuratively speaking. "Fused capacitor circuits, could run a bypass bit it's going to require a bit of surgery." He grimaces slightly at the prospect of the messy operation, cutting out bits of foreign metal was one thing, cutting new holes in a perfectly normal person was something else. "You up for it?

Surgery will start as a free action if you want to go through with it.

(Surgery requires one series of medical rolls to perform surgery, one set of mechanical rolls to fix the damage, and another series of medical to close it up again. All in all 20 points of medical (Int, Dex, Fight, Luck) and 10 points of mechanical (Int, Dex, Mech, Luck) are required. The last set of medical rolls required to close the cut can be circumvented using ORS)

---

Facility

The atmospherics continue to pump out the cool breeze, it doesn't bring much in the way of fresh air but it's still better than the rotting miasma that permeated the air before.

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health

Temperature
55 F

Turn Notes,

Tarran is learning that powered doors are hell to open
Taric is being doctored at the speed of sound
Dominique is evolving!
Powder is failing to dropkick a door.
Ashley is about to be cut on.
Jordan is getting ready to perform surgery
Harry is picking his nose.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

? (Unconscious)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Damaged), Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [5/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (3/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 133/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3255/11826730.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 06:17:23 pm

Head over to the unconcious Immortal, Mind probe him. If I can't do this for whatever reason, Try and remove the armour from it. Also laugh at Tarran/James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 06:27:36 pm

Spoiler: Off-Topic (click to show/hide)

Ah yes, the SNES. Final Fight, Saturday Night Slam Masters, WWF Royal Rumble, College Slam, FF2, FF Mystic Quest, Chrono Trigger... Good times. ^^ I've actually played my nintendo more recently than my SNES though, and I think it's out in the storage building right now. NES was great too though, I mean Faxanadu, Dragon Warrior, Castlevania 1 2 and 3 but especially 2 and 3 - 1 was OK but the others were better, Super Mario Brothers 2 and 3...

ANYWAY! Taric, you need to somehow 'acquire' a copy of Resident Evil 1. Or watch an LP. The PSX version, mind you, not the Gamecube version. Jill's all right, I think it's the same VA as RE5, but Roger Craig Smith is the best Chris (Re5 VA) followed by the original guy who's credited only as Charlie. GC RE1 Chris (Joe White) is the WORST by far, Code Veronica Chris is OK. As for Barry, Barry Gjerde (PSX RE1) is the best, followed by Jamieson Price (RE5 Mercs Reunion) and then whoever the fuck they handed him off to In GC RE1, I can't be bothered to remember his name because his VA sucks ass kinda like the guy they got to do Frank Jaeger/Ninja/Gray Fox in Twin Snakes. Damn was the original GF better than that guy. But anyway I'm surprised by how consistent Albert Wesker sounds across the series, DC Douglas (RE5) is the best Wesker followed by Richard Waugh (RE4 and Code Veronica, and I think the GC RE1), but they both sound like the original Wesker VA, so that's cool. I also prefer original Rebecca over Mercs Reunion and RE0 Rebecca, but that's just a matter of taste and the fact they changed her hair from red to brown kinda pissed me off. >.>

Seriously though in closing, RE1 Jill is hot. I don't mean the in-game model, I mean the chick who plays her in the live action opening/ending scenes. Actually Jill is always hot but let's not get into that. Anyway here's a link to all the endings, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x711B_0pLjM&feature=related) sorry about being such an RE fanboy. :3

Damn. Hmm. Perks never give with both hands, do they. Shit. Well, I'm gravitating to the medic position so Valkyrie it is.

"Ok, that should fix ya up. Now I gotta get to the boss; try not to hurt yourself," Dom admonished him as she made her way to Tarran. "OK, sit down. Let me see what I can do for ya." After getting shocked he probably needed some medical attention.

@Geen: I beg to differ; no system is really 'better' than any other. I like 'em all except for the PS3 and I probably would if it wasn't damn expensive. It's really just a matter of what I want to play; sometimes I'm in the mood for Parasite Eve, sometimes for Gears of War, sometimes for Contra, sometimes for Donkey Kong Country.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 09, 2011, 08:56:20 pm

"Go ahead with it Jordan, Harry hold me still please." Jordan will use apropriate implants

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 09:01:19 pm

"I'm fine, it's just a little jolt. Now, help me with this goddamn door before this idiot-" *points at James* "-kills himself kicking the door. "

Try the door again, requesting help from anyone around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 10:37:56 pm

Realized I didn't have a print for the Sleipnir so I knocked one up. Not entirely happy with it but whatever.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3783/96088462.png)

Ashley Fey (Free Action)

Jordan nods and gives a heavy local, and the work begins. [Int 3+1, Dex 3+1, Fight 3, Luck 4 15/10] The incision cuts down quickly and efficiently, Jordan clamping open the path to the damaged cybernetic.

(Surgery Automatically continues next round.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 10:57:08 pm

Hmm... that would make my picture look incorrect. Could you make it look like in my picture? It's not necessary, but I'm a nitpicker so I am basically forced to complain. :P
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5730/forumavatar12imp2.png)

Regardless, it's not so bad. I'd use it for a more accurate SMG/light battlerifle, not a inaccurate Sleipnir.

Anyway, just wondering, but where do you actually use these gun pictures anyway? I haven't seen any uses of them so far.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2011, 11:11:33 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 10:57:08 pm

Hmm... that would make my picture look incorrect. Could you make it look like in my picture? It's not necessary, but I'm a nitpicker so I am basically forced to complain. :P
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5730/forumavatar12imp2.png)

Regardless, it's not so bad. I'd use it for a more accurate SMG/light battlerifle, not a inaccurate Sleipnir.

Anyway, just wondering, but where do you actually use these gun pictures anyway? I haven't seen any uses of them so far.

That's because I'm fooling around with the Tokens and layers, I swear they'll make an appearance. When they don't triple map making time. You should hopefully see them next fight, or before if I want to test.  I'm kicking the bars concept for health and stuff, it'll be represented in clean text only. (Bars are hell to make look right as well as accurately correspond to your real health value.)

Right now I've got the entire action cleaned up so I can reposition maps and do lighting in about five minutes thanks to a set of dozen layers of shadow and tokens, adding guns and stuff in right now would be incredibly time-consuming to do manually so I'm trying to set up sheets for them as well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 12:24:54 am

So, I decided to try my hand at Pimpmygun and strapped a ton of random crap together. And this is the Piru Gauss rifle that it resulted in.

Spoiler: Crappy JPG quality after cutting random space and saving again from MS Paint. Oh well, next time I'll turn it into a PNG. (click to show/hide)

(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/4127/pirugaussrifle.jpg)

Great? Good? Bad? Horrible?

Welp, I noticed on mistake already: The clip is waaaay too large for 5 shots.

Oh well, let's just say some idiot cut two clips into each-other or something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 12:41:02 am

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/299/74476203.png)

There, modeled roughly off of your Avie Tarran... I hope you're happy...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 12:42:51 am

Looks pretty okay.

Though what's with the circle thing on the grip and the clip? Is it supposed to give your finger massages or something? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 12:45:06 am

It's for style, ya fool. :3 The Piru looks fine, but I dunno what you mean by the clip being way too small for five shots. If you ask me it looks a little too big to be carrying only five; maybe seven depending on the size of the rounds. >.> Also, Draignean: I'm still healing Tarran on my turn despite his protests. He needs the HP and I want to try out my shiny new perk. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 12:47:27 am

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 12:42:51 am

Looks pretty okay.

Though what's with the circle thing on the grip and the clip? Is it supposed to give your finger massages or something? :P

Pressure safety for the one on the grip, I-Have-bullets-in-me for the one on the magazine.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 12:45:06 am

It's for style, ya fool. :3 The Piru looks fine, but I dunno what you mean by the clip being way too small for five shots. If you ask me it looks a little too big to be carrying only five; maybe seven depending on the size of the rounds. >.> Also, Draignean: I'm still healing Tarran on my turn despite his protests. He needs the HP and I want to try out my shiny new perk. :3

Well you'll get a 5 point bonus on him, which isn't bad at all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 12:48:32 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 12:45:06 am

The Piru looks fine, but I dunno what you mean by the clip being way too small for five shots. If you ask me it looks a little too big to be carrying only five; maybe seven depending on the size of the rounds. >.>

...

...

...*Facepalm*

I meant too large. What the heaven, future me, what the heaven? I must be having opposite day moments.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 12:55:33 am

Don't worry about it, happens to all of us sometimes. ^^; Let's see, I know Ahra at least lurks this thread, as does Talarion, and Dwarmin might still... so I'll just say here that the reason for my lack of updates and not being on the board much at all is due to the acquisition of a DS and Castlevanias Portrait of Ruin and Order of Ecclesia. :3 I need to get Dawn of Sorrow too, but at least I have the excuse of saying I'm doing some hands-on research for the RTD. >.> Er. Yeah. That's what I'm doing. Not devoting my time to swearing at a tiny-ass screen that's gotten me killed more than I care to admit and wondering why the hell the characters are so damn nerfed in CvHD.

Anyway, on-topic. Is there a bonus to healing rolls if I go over the total needed, like if I somehow get like a 25/15 or whatever? By bonus I mean extra HP healed in this case. ^^; And do better kits heal more HP? Because if so I need to start looking for some.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 01:13:55 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 12:55:33 am

Anyway, on-topic. Is there a bonus to healing rolls if I go over the total needed, like if I somehow get like a 25/15 or whatever? By bonus I mean extra HP healed in this case. ^^; And do better kits heal more HP? Because if so I need to start looking for some.

You know I never actually ironed out the system for healing, the packs all give bonuses to the rolls but the only difference is that if you want to remove a negative status effect you halve the amount of healing done. Other than that I've been sticking with a 10 point heal straight up as long as you don't screw up massively.

I might make a system when I'm not in over-caffeinated and in Dire need of sleep at the same time.

Something like you have to roll twice the HP amount you want to heal, anything extra wasted (or added as a bonus) or something like that.

Don't know, all I know is that you shouldn't be able to heal more than a third of your health back without ORS or sleep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 03:23:10 am

Because PMG is pretty nice, I decided to go overboard. Yeah, it's one of those times again when I make a buttload of guns and derail the thread. :P

Here's a Chimera I made. Before I realized Draignean already had a image of it (or something like it). :-\ Oh well, I'll offer it as an alternative or a second image of it.

It's meant to look ugly and missmatched, if you aren't reading the description on the first page, since it's made from random parts.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2002/chimeralightpistol.jpg)

If you're wondering how the clip works... I... I don't know the answer either. I didn't really think of it. Let's just say the weapon itself draws up the clip upwards or something. Anyway, mildly proud of it, despite it being intentionally ugly. I don't know why, it just looks somewhat fancy to me for some reason.



Here's the Dybbuk Flechette rifle I made, too. Opinions?

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/6176/dybbukflechetterifle.jpg)

The separation point is where the internal metal-things goes from light to dark, and where the grip leads to a screw and then the Picatinny rails. I'm mildly proud of this.



And now I am mostly out of non-energy weapons to make. The reason I don't want to do energy weapons is because PMG doesn't really have any energy weapon stuff and neither does the flickr stuffs. Draignean, you'd better invent new shooty shooty guns before I start inventing some more myself. D:

Or maybe I'll just redo those guns I made from pictures many, many pages ago (like the Jormungandr) into a PMG gun... Hmmm...

Edit: Redid the Kapre. Need to go to sleep. Opinions?

Spoiler: For some reason I made the gun huger than before, so watch out for the big picture (click to show/hide)

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/1291/kaprelightriflepmg.png)

Original for comparison:

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4397/kaprelightrifle.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 07:57:57 pm

Damnit stop making me look like an idiot child!  >:(


Anyway...

Bought Bioshock 2 for nine bucks, so... between that and attempting to work on the eternal overhaul updates may be a wee bit sparse for a few days.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 08:00:37 pm

Hey, you could just eletrocute him again >:3

Also, Tarran, where/how did you make the small guns?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 08:04:03 pm

Bioshock 2, huh? :3 It's a good buy, especially for that cheap. Also @Tarran: Maybe the clip for the Chimera works like old carbines? I can't remember the name of it but I'm fairly sure I played WW2 FPS that had a gun that used a clip similar to that. I'm thinking it might have been Turning Point: Fall of Liberty. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 08:29:00 pm

Suddenly, 3 D22 people appear!

Thank god, this forum was soooooo idle. I was almost dying of boredom. :P

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 07:57:57 pm

Damnit stop making me look like an idiot child!  >:(

Whuh?

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 07:57:57 pm

Bought Bioshock 2 for nine bucks, so... between that and attempting to work on the eternal overhaul updates may be a wee bit sparse for a few days.

Take your time*.

_{*Opposite of what I'm thinking.}

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 08:00:37 pm

Also, Tarran, where/how did you make the small guns?

You mean the ones not made in PMG? I just used a picture waaaaaaaaaay back and smashed stuff together.

Edit: It started here, remember? http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg2305174#msg2305174



Also, redid the Wolfkin.

Spoiler: Mildly large image. Nothing too serious though. (click to show/hide)

(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3281/wolfkinheavysmgpmg.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 08:31:35 pm

Oh, okay...

EDIT: 3D IMAGE OF WOLFKIN!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img.ie/images/29078.png) (http://img.ie/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 08:32:56 pm

I edited a link underneath my response to your post to where it started if you don't remember it. Just saying so just in case you missed it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 08:56:47 pm

Spoiler: Piru (click to show/hide)

(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/82/99991701.png)

Worked on the Piru for a bit, got it looking a bit more... High tech.

(Cooling off from drilling through splicers, goddamn I'm impressed with the series all over again.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:01:06 pm

Nice. Also something to give everyone something good to imagine: Taric, with a division of other sociopaths and Hell March playing in the background.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:05:25 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 08:56:47 pm

Spoiler: Piru (click to show/hide)

(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/82/99991701.png)

Worked on the Piru for a bit, got it looking a bit more... High tech.

(Cooling off from drilling through splicers, goddamn I'm impressed with the series all over again.)

So I take it you didn't like mine? :(

Whatever, it was my first anyway. I didn't like it a whole lot either.

Now, onto the actual image: the round thing down-right of the trigger and the section of metal above looks odd, and the burst/full auto/single/safety thingy is pointing into space.

Other than that, though, it looks not bad, really.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:11:52 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:05:25 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 08:56:47 pm

Spoiler: Piru (click to show/hide)

(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/82/99991701.png)

Worked on the Piru for a bit, got it looking a bit more... High tech.

(Cooling off from drilling through splicers, goddamn I'm impressed with the series all over again.)

So I take it you didn't like mine? :(

Whatever, it was my first anyway. I didn't like it a whole lot either.

Now, onto the actual image: the round thing down-right of the trigger and the section of metal above looks odd, and the burst/full auto/single/safety thingy is pointing into space.

Other than that, though, it looks not bad, really.

The three you made after that I loved, particularly the canister rifle.

Here, use this to modify the model I made.
http://pastebin.com/3481HGq3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 09:13:51 pm

So, uh. How far are you in Bioshock, anyway? Just curious. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:15:57 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:11:52 pm

Here, use this to modify the model I made.
http://pastebin.com/3481HGq3

Fancy. I'll have to look at that.

I'm kinda busy right now trying for a portable tri-barrel chaingun image, just in case, you know, you finally introduce heavy machineguns. ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:21:31 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 09:13:51 pm

So, uh. How far are you in Bioshock, anyway? Just curious. ^^;

Not far... Quit before taking the first train.

(In case you all hadn't noticed by the 300th page of this I'm a sci-fi Dystopia junkie.)

I have never played any of the resident evils but I'm told they're good, what's your word serious? (as you are the resident evil junkie)

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:15:57 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:11:52 pm

Here, use this to modify the model I made.
http://pastebin.com/3481HGq3

Fancy. I'll have to look at that.

I'm kinda busy right now trying for a portable tri-barrel chaingun image, just in case, you know, you finally introduce heavy machineguns. ;)

Sure, whenever you want a quick death I'll give you a barricade with some Heavy Machine Gunners behind it. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:26:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:21:31 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:15:57 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:11:52 pm

Here, use this to modify the model I made.
http://pastebin.com/3481HGq3

Fancy. I'll have to look at that.

I'm kinda busy right now trying for a portable tri-barrel chaingun image, just in case, you know, you finally introduce heavy machineguns. ;)

Sure, whenever you want a quick death I'll give you a barricade with some Heavy Machine Gunners behind it.

At least I'll have died to guns made in my image. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:30:12 pm

Ah well, nice to know you died before Taric could blow 'em to pieces >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:32:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:26:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:21:31 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:15:57 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:11:52 pm

Here, use this to modify the model I made.
http://pastebin.com/3481HGq3

Fancy. I'll have to look at that.

I'm kinda busy right now trying for a portable tri-barrel chaingun image, just in case, you know, you finally introduce heavy machineguns. ;)

Sure, whenever you want a quick death I'll give you a barricade with some Heavy Machine Gunners behind it.

At least I'll have died to guns made in my image. ;D

Had them for quite some time actually, (unlike shotguns, which for some reason I folded into particle weapons and never thought twice about) they just aren't the kind of thing a security armory would have.

There's the man portable full auto MGs, then there is the two person affairs -some of which come with built in shielding-, then there are 3-4 person affairs which are pretty much mobile battle platforms replete with shields and snap up cover.

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:30:12 pm

Ah well, nice to know you died before Taric could blow 'em to pieces >:3

That does remind me, are you actually planning on killing Tarran after you get the power armor?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:34:03 pm

Either kill or emasculate >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:35:45 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:34:03 pm

Either kill or emasculate >:3

Right-o laddie.

*You feel an ominous shift in the plot*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:36:29 pm

I'm guessing this means no power armour?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 09:38:40 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:36:29 pm

I'm guessing this means no power armour?

What? Of course the power armor is still there, I work in mysterious ways after all.

You'd expect that, thus as a GM I cannae do that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:40:25 pm

Yeah. Mind you, there's a third option Tarran could take to preserve his life/ability to have children...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 09:43:55 pm

You don't want to ask me that because I am so biased it is not even funny. But seriously, not even one of them? Damn. Hmm.

I'd recommend trying to find a copy of the original Resident Evil if you have a PS1 or PS2 that can still play PS1 games. Or, y'know, other means of playing PS1 games. >.> Director's Cut if you have to, but the new costumes suck ass and frankly I don't really like some of the puzzle changes or the fact you get like 2x ammo off every pick-up. It made the game way too easy, I mean, my brother for example is really good at those games and can get to the end with so much ammo and healing items... and I'm pretty good, I beat the last boss with 3 shotgun shells, 7 pistol bullets, and a knife. :3 I don't count the rocket since you have to use that to kill him. Anyway, once you're done with that, move on to RE2. It's probably my least favorite one but you should give it a try, you might like it, I dunno. I just don't have as fond memories of it as I do for RE1 and the later sequels. If you do play RE2 though you have to beat it I think 6 times to unlock everything. That game also has the introduction of HUNK, who's a fucking badass in my opinion... and yes, his name is all caps, that's not me being an ass about it. Anyway RE3 is pretty good, I haven't played it in a long time but I actually found my copy yesterday, and when I get done with my new Cv games I'm probably going to pop that in and see what's up with it again. RE4 is the game that everybody was shitting themselves over when it came out, and I'll admit to having run through it about twenty or thirty times - also known as a tenth of the amount of time I put in RE1 - but Leon's just not my favorite RE character, and the plot is, well... "Are you a bad enough dude to rescue the president's daughter?" His one-liners are terrible but funny too. The whole thing is like an 80's spy flick.

As for RE5, well, that seems to be something everyone's divided on. If you have a 360 and a gold account though, let me know and if you get a copy I can try to help you through it. Assuming I can borrow it from bro. >.> I like the campaign and the DLC but what a lot of people care about in that game is the Mercenaries mode, where you pick from three different versions of Chris and Sheva, or two different versions of Jill and Wesker, and try to keep a kill combo going to eliminate all 150 enemies as fast as possible. Wesker's kind of broken in this mode because he has an ability to 'dash', which knocks majini aside and counts as a melee attack. If you kill the enemies with a melee, you get 5 seconds on the clock, and there's some enemies that can only be melee'd by a dashing Wesker like the lickers and the reapers. As you might guess, I'm a Wesker player, but not a very good one compared to some of these guys. I'm like... lower-middle-tier, probably, and I rarely play Mercs anyway. My brother is awesome with S.T.A.R.S. Chris and is roughly the fourth or fifth best player of that character in the world, and it's a toss-up between him and BerserkerKev who is the best American S.T.A.R.S. Chris. If you wanted to play Mercs instead of the campaign I'd refer you to him. ^^

If you have a Gamecube, I'm pretty sure they released the first three REs on it (although not the original RE, just the REmake which I'm not a fan of >.>) and RE4 and Code Veronica are coming to Xbox Live Arcade soon, so there's that. I'm kind of torn about Operation Raccoon City which is coming out soon, I dunno about this whole squad-based thing being injected into RE2. I'll wait and see though.

Anyway, the thing with Resident Evil is that it's very cheesy. It's chockful of horrendous acting (except for RE5 and it's debatable about RE4) and ridiculous plots. If you're not the kind of guy who enjoys watching bad movies you might not like it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:46:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:34:03 pm

Either kill or emasculate >:3

You do that and I'll dual wield.

Or shoot at a guy near a door while you're passing by on the other side.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 10, 2011, 09:46:33 pm

Fourth Option:
Tarrans omehwo steers Taric onto James, Taric tries to psi him, shadow blocks, and James ubershadowrages on Taric and they both die.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:48:08 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:46:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:34:03 pm

Either kill or emasculate >:3

You do that and I'll dual wield.

Or shoot at a guy near a door while you're passing by on the other side.

At a power armoured target? *Laughs*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 09:51:59 pm

Taric, man, stop with the emasculation. It's, well, boring; cultures have been making people eunuchs for years. If you want to mess with Tarran do something creative. Like... try trapping him in some freaky-ass illusion with your empathic powers or something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:54:35 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:48:08 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 09:46:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:34:03 pm

Either kill or emasculate >:3

You do that and I'll dual wield.

Or shoot at a guy near a door while you're passing by on the other side.

At a power armoured target? *Laughs*

Did I mention I will be dual wielding BFGs?

Oh, and, not even power armor can survive the dreaded... Luck 5 roll? *DUN DUN DUUUUUNNNN*

If that fails, I'll just use my absurd Passive Kinetics. And tap you really really hard.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:56:09 pm

I have a lot of new ideas due to that. Thanks SC >:3

@Tarran: BFGs: Not obtained yet, Luck 5: Would take several of those to completly disable the armour, Passive kinetics: See BFG reason.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:01:48 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 09:56:09 pm

...Passive kinetics: See BFG reason.

I made a hole in a wooden table and everything else a foot away by literally vaporizing the the area by a simple slam to the table before.

I'm pretty sure a real, full on punch would break something important.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 10:02:33 pm

ACTIVE kinetics...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:07:35 pm

No... Passive kinetics.

http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg1999312;topicseen#msg1999312

Quote

Character: Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 19, 2011, 01:36:49 pm

"Hey, jackass, I saw that. Screw you, asshole." Throw something valuble next to him onto the ground.

Okay, you may need something from him later but after Taric makes his purchase you feel a deep need to convey your frustration. "Hey, jackass, I saw that. Screw you, asshole." You slam your hand down on the asshat's desk to punctuate the sentence, [Passive kinetics roll 5+1] everything within a foot of your fist hums and shatters. Huh.... You hadn't meant to do that. [Signifer will save 3+1 Vs kinetics 5+1] The man leans away from you, you think you've made your point here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 10:09:56 pm

Shatter, not vaporize.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:12:58 pm

Oh, yeah, shatters.

Still, it breaks stuff. Even if vaporizing isn't shattering, it will still do quite a bit of damage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 10:15:53 pm

And you're counting on being in Melee range with it. Even if you do get within punching distance, a machine punches harder then you, Combined with Taric's passive kinetics skill... >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 10:19:22 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 09:43:55 pm

You don't want to ask me that because I am so biased it is not even funny. But seriously, not even one of them? Damn. Hmm.

I'd recommend trying to find a copy of the original Resident Evil if you have a PS1 or PS2 that can still play PS1 games. Or, y'know, other means of playing PS1 games. >.> Director's Cut if you have to, but the new costumes suck ass and frankly I don't really like some of the puzzle changes or the fact you get like 2x ammo off every pick-up. It made the game way too easy, I mean, my brother for example is really good at those games and can get to the end with so much ammo and healing items... and I'm pretty good, I beat the last boss with 3 shotgun shells, 7 pistol bullets, and a knife. :3 I don't count the rocket since you have to use that to kill him. Anyway, once you're done with that, move on to RE2. It's probably my least favorite one but you should give it a try, you might like it, I dunno. I just don't have as fond memories of it as I do for RE1 and the later sequels. If you do play RE2 though you have to beat it I think 6 times to unlock everything. That game also has the introduction of HUNK, who's a fucking badass in my opinion... and yes, his name is all caps, that's not me being an ass about it. Anyway RE3 is pretty good, I haven't played it in a long time but I actually found my copy yesterday, and when I get done with my new Cv games I'm probably going to pop that in and see what's up with it again. RE4 is the game that everybody was shitting themselves over when it came out, and I'll admit to having run through it about twenty or thirty times - also known as a tenth of the amount of time I put in RE1 - but Leon's just not my favorite RE character, and the plot is, well... "Are you a bad enough dude to rescue the president's daughter?" His one-liners are terrible but funny too. The whole thing is like an 80's spy flick.

As for RE5, well, that seems to be something everyone's divided on. If you have a 360 and a gold account though, let me know and if you get a copy I can try to help you through it. Assuming I can borrow it from bro. >.> I like the campaign and the DLC but what a lot of people care about in that game is the Mercenaries mode, where you pick from three different versions of Chris and Sheva, or two different versions of Jill and Wesker, and try to keep a kill combo going to eliminate all 150 enemies as fast as possible. Wesker's kind of broken in this mode because he has an ability to 'dash', which knocks majini aside and counts as a melee attack. If you kill the enemies with a melee, you get 5 seconds on the clock, and there's some enemies that can only be melee'd by a dashing Wesker like the lickers and the reapers. As you might guess, I'm a Wesker player, but not a very good one compared to some of these guys. I'm like... lower-middle-tier, probably, and I rarely play Mercs anyway. My brother is awesome with S.T.A.R.S. Chris and is roughly the fourth or fifth best player of that character in the world, and it's a toss-up between him and BerserkerKev who is the best American S.T.A.R.S. Chris. If you wanted to play Mercs instead of the campaign I'd refer you to him. ^^

If you have a Gamecube, I'm pretty sure they released the first three REs on it (although not the original RE, just the REmake which I'm not a fan of >.>) and RE4 and Code Veronica are coming to Xbox Live Arcade soon, so there's that. I'm kind of torn about Operation Raccoon City which is coming out soon, I dunno about this whole squad-based thing being injected into RE2. I'll wait and see though.

Anyway, the thing with Resident Evil is that it's very cheesy. It's chockful of horrendous acting (except for RE5 and it's debatable about RE4) and ridiculous plots. If you're not the kind of guy who enjoys watching bad movies you might not like it.

Don't have any consoles beyond PS2, (and that thing has been through hell.) always been a fan of bad movies so I'll have to give it a whirl... Hell I enjoyed The spirits within and I've been since told that it was a terrible movie. I'm more of a fan of really bad comedy, but bad action also works some days. (Except for starship troopers which makes me homicidal.)

Reworked my design for the piru, added a helluva lot of whitespace.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/2476/53080631.png)

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:12:58 pm

Oh, yeah, shatters.

Still, it breaks stuff. Even if vaporizing isn't shattering, it will still do quite a bit of damage.

You aren't ready yet. Right now it's based too much in luck and I won't activate your abilities every time you hit something.(Particularly if you're trying.) Taric also has passive kinetic skill, and he'll be wearing the armor, he won't be easy to beat... Why do I have a feeling Taric is going to become the character that "the Captain" has to beat it into submission every so often?

Just remember that I shifted the plot (slightly), and it was done in such a manner as to protect Tarran, and perhaps James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 10:22:06 pm

Bugger. :(

And James isn't really going to be on Taric's extermination radar anytime soon, and Tarran would just end up dead instead of a eunich

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:23:09 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 10:19:22 pm

You aren't ready yet. Right now it's based too much in luck and I won't activate your abilities every time you hit something.(Particularly if you're trying.) Taric also has passive kinetic skill, and he'll be wearing the armor, he won't be easy to beat...

Darn.

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Why do I have a feeling Taric is going to become the character that "the Captain" has to beat it into submission every so often?

Because Taricus is both insane in-character and in real life? :P

Just give me something that can electrocute him even when he's in the suit and we'll take care of that for quite a while.

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Just remember that I shifted the plot (slightly), and it was done in such a manner as to protect Tarran, and perhaps James.

HAH, SUCK ON IT TARIC! :P

But what about Dom?



Anyway, big bad minigun is nearing completion. Any requests for stuff on it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 10:25:47 pm

Can't do anything to Dom. Can't exactly neuter a female, and she's the medic which prevents killing as a viable method. Which pretty much means she and Ashley are safe, along with Jordan and Harry (As they're subordinate to Ash).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:27:43 pm

...Oh, you're only doing this because you have an obsession with removing male genitals.

Dude, come on, stop it, your obsession looks like it's a borderline fetish for you. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 10:28:30 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:23:09 pm

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Just remember that I shifted the plot (slightly), and it was done in such a manner as to protect Tarran, and perhaps James.

HAH, SUCK ON IT TARIC! :P

But what about Dom?

Dom? Dom has the contractual immunity given to badass women, she's in no danger from Taric.  The plot branch might apply to her, but it is less likely.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:32:16 pm

You know, being a man kinda doesn't feel like what it used to be. What with maniacs looking to remove your genitals and our generally higher chance of death. >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 10:35:10 pm

Actually Dom's protected by the fact Taric wants to get in her pants for whatever reason. So he's hardly going to try to kill her, especially since she's doing her best to keep everyone else alive.

@Draignean: So you're playing Bioshock on PC then? You can get RE2, 4, and 5 on PC; I have RE2 and 5 for it, anyway. I dunno about the rest of the series. ^^; But yeah, if you're limited to those three, I would say get RE4 if you got an older computer and RE5 if you have a good one. You can always watch LPs on YouTube or something, too, to see if you might like it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 10:36:39 pm

Good ;D

@SC: I think that passed over due to death threats.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2011, 10:37:47 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:32:16 pm

You know, being a man kinda doesn't feel like what it used to be. What with maniacs looking to remove your genitals and our generally higher chance of death. >_>

At least you aren't black..  (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackDudeDiesFirst)

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 10:35:10 pm

Actually Dom's protected by the fact Taric wants to get in her pants for whatever reason. So he's hardly going to try to kill her, especially since she's doing her best to keep everyone else alive.

@Draignean: So you're playing Bioshock on PC then? You can get RE2, 4, and 5 on PC; I have RE2 and 5 for it, anyway. I dunno about the rest of the series. ^^; But yeah, if you're limited to those three, I would say get RE4 if you got an older computer and RE5 if you have a good one. You can always watch LPs on YouTube or something, too, to see if you might like it.

Hate LPs, ruins all the surprises. I play my way, even if that means go through Might&Magic as a ridiculously wimpy telekinetic mage who lived by throwing rocks everywhere.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 10:40:46 pm

Maybe a Walkthrough then? I don't think peeps talk during them, I dunno. Anyway I only meant for the ones you won't be able to get ahold of, not for ones you might be able to play eventually. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:41:14 pm

Chaaaaaiiinnn gun! _{(which I named Unnamed Minigun despite it not being a minigun...)}

Spoiler: Big mother, look out. (click to show/hide)

(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2236/unnamedminigun.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 11:00:38 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 10:36:39 pm

@SC: I think that passed over due to death threats.

If you're talking about her yelling on the ship, that was more about being spied on than anything. Dom dislikes voyeurs & nosy people. >.> If you mean Draignean was threatening death on you then I don't remember that. ^^;

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:41:14 pm

Chaaaaaiiinnn gun! _{(which I named Unnamed Minigun despite it not being a minigun...)}

Spoiler: Big mother, look out. (click to show/hide)

(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/2236/unnamedminigun.png)

Uh, the resize function exists for a reason, dude. o.o My resolution is 1920 x 1080 and I still had to scroll to the right to see it all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 10, 2011, 11:06:57 pm

Yeah, but I think that outburst killed his interest of that kind of thing, and probably more into a scopophile about Dom...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 11:08:38 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 11:00:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 10:41:14 pm

Chaaaaaiiinnn gun! _{(which I named Unnamed Minigun despite it not being a minigun...)}
...Image...

Uh, the resize function exists for a reason, dude. o.o My resolution is 1920 x 1080 and I still had to scroll to the right to see it all.

I would've resized it, but... I'm 1: too lazy, 2: not sure if Draignean would prefer it small or big, and 3: I like big gunz.

On another note, I added batteries to the gun since it is gauss, but PMG won't let me download the Jpg. ::)

Edit: Print Screen! Hahah! I'll edit the image from the above with the batteries-added chaingun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 11:20:13 pm

@Taricus: So... isn't that still a voyeur? (Before anyone objects to this line of questioning, I'm just curious as to how many disturbing conversations we can get out of Taricus before he's used up and thrown away like an old sponge. :3)

@Tarran: You could always use the Print Screen / Paste into Paint option. Also I resized that gun for you, since you're too lazy. :P

Spoiler: Half-size gun (click to show/hide)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/unnamedminigun.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 10, 2011, 11:22:44 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2011, 11:20:13 pm

@Tarran: You could always use the Print Screen / Paste into Paint option.

Just did. See updated image.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 04:47:32 am

The difference is- I'm not really sure actually, though it may be the stimulation one gets from viewing such things...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 05:43:34 pm

So, I haven't yet thought of enough ways to get us killed. So, I made a super battle rifle, even more beefy than the Jormungandr. Ridiculously heavy, but full of murdering potential.

And yes, it's one of those guns that won't let me download the Jpg.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8963/unnamedcommandorifle.png)

The bottom right battery is strange for some reason. The gun has loaded the shorter ammunition; the larger ones take up the whole loading area.

Here's what I'd imagine the weapon to be like.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Spartan Commando Assault Rifle
Dual ammo types and grenades: First is the shorter rounds, second is the longer rounds, third is grenades
Gauss, Single, 3 round burst, 5 round burst, full auto
OR Gauss, Single.
OR Grenade, Single.
30 Round magazine, 70 round power cell (x4) [1 energy per bullet]
OR 5 Round magazine, 10 round power cell (x4) [7 energy per bullet]
OR single grenade 5 round power cell (x4). [14 energy per grenade]
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +2 medium -2 long
OR Accuracy Modifiers: -1 Short, +3 medium +1 long
OR Accuracy Modifiers: -3 Short, +2 medium +0 long
Decent to excellent damage
OR Good to amazing damage
OR Depends on ammo
Ballistic OR grenade
Description: Expensive, heavy, durable, rare, and ridiculously deadly, the Spartan is carried only by the best of the best, and it often is loved by them too. It comes standard with a advanced grenade launcher, a light and a backup light, a laser targeter, a adaptive holosight, a silencer and a bayonet. The weapon can fire two ammo types; you can fire either it's shorter medium range rounds, or it's longer sniper rounds. The Spartan comes with 4 energy cells, so you can keep on shooting and don't have to fumble around with small batteries in the heat of battle. It's grenade launcher is state of the art: It shoots grenades at extremely fast speeds, allowing it to fly a very long distance in a short amount of time. The only downside is that it draws from the weapon. The rifle also does a really good job at minimizing recoil, using many internal stabilizers. While you will likely struggle to carry the Spartan unless you are buff, there's simply no other assault rifle that can kill as effectively as the Spartan.

Can you introduce it sometime within the game Draignean, please? *puppy eyes... of doom*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 06:10:09 pm

So, a weapon only Dom and James could use? You keep saying it's heavy, and everyone except those two has a Strength of 3 or less; Dominique is at 9 and James at 12. ^^ You do love making guns, though, don't you? You should keep it up, maybe we can get ahold of some of 'em. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 06:13:24 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 06:10:09 pm

So, a weapon only Dom and James could use?

Not necessarily. Tarran should be able to use them, but it's be like carrying several Desktop Replacement laptops or one really heavy breefcase.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 06:10:09 pm

You do love making guns, though, don't you? You should keep it up, maybe we can get ahold of some of 'em. :3

Well, it's not just guns. If Draignean was okay with me making tanks and such, I would do so quite quickly. But yes, I love the shooters of liberal death.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 06:25:28 pm

I call dibs on Spacecraft :3 And what's the new avatar of SC?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 06:27:54 pm

Nepeta saying "Come at me bro :33". :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 06:28:32 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 06:25:28 pm

I call dibs on Spacecraft :3

No fair. :(

Oh wait, there aren't a whole lot of spacecraft. Just that cruiser basically. So hehehehah.

I call all fighters and bombers. Also all tanks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 06:30:17 pm

Tarran, we know that the technocracy has larger spacecraft then that. If not, they're building them >:3

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 06:27:54 pm

Nepeta saying "Come at me bro :33". :3

Nepeta?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 06:35:09 pm

I see you know nothing of Homestuck. :P Nepeta is basically the best troll.

This is Nepeta's introduction. (http://mspaintadventures.com/?s=6&p=004056)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 06:55:37 pm

I think it might be best for everyone's sanity (And other parts relating to that), Including mine, If I do not click that link

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 07:01:01 pm

Hmm? There's nothing NSFW or brain-breaking there. ??? It's just the page from Homestuck where she's first introduced, that's all. Ask pretty much anyone on the board or in the MSPA thread, it's a pretty popular series around here. Or check the Roll to Strife thread, it's an RTD based on Homestuck. For reference, here's my character's introduction in that:

---

Your name is RICHARD FROST.
You like reading CLICHÉD ROMANCE NOVELS, making TECHNO in FROOTYLOOPZ, and watching BAD MOVIES.
You also enjoy COOKING, and your room is also a KITCHEN.
Your chumhandle is analyzingCulinarian, and hate it when people call you DICK.

---

And because I'm a fanboy I used the same initials as Nepeta; her trolltag is arsenicCatnip.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:04:49 pm

Do you really want to give Taric more psionic weaponization ideas?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 07:09:00 pm

How would you get psionic weaponization ideas from it? Just curious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 11, 2011, 07:13:42 pm

still i dont think he should read mspa, we wont see him for months ... actualy read it taric

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:16:44 pm

You aren't getting rid of me that easily >:(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 07:21:38 pm

Eh, it's only about 5,800 panels or so. It shouldn't take him that long, and yeah, I also endorse reading it. Not to get rid of you or anything, but because it's quite enjoyable. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:24:12 pm

Yeah. To me it feels like something I shouldn't do... :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 07:26:44 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:16:44 pm

You aren't getting rid of me that easily >:(

...Damn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 11, 2011, 07:27:49 pm

do it, if not the whole of mspa then homestuck is an absolute neccesity, do it doooo iiiiiiittttttt

oh btw serious i like feferi, nepeta too of course

Spoiler: actualy a spoiler dont read unless you are up to date on homestuck (click to show/hide)

its a pitty there both dead though

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 07:32:36 pm

Well, I'm not going to force you Taric, but you will miss/already missed a lot of references, such as "I warned you bro" or "all of it" or the one I sprang on Dwarmin a while back about bro hug bumps.

Spoiler: Indeed. (click to show/hide)

Yeah, that was complete horseshit. Fuck Gamzee, he killed my favorite two trolls one right after the other. >.> It actually occurred to me a turn or two back in Dwarmin's RTD that I'm kind of writing Sheltering Leaves and Merame very similarly to Equius and Nepeta. It doesn't help that Leaf's method of fighting is using his bare hands. ^^; Eh, on another note, I think it's funny that the most boring troll is my patron troll. (Sollux. At least I think he's boring, anyway.) Feferi is kinda cute but I have no idea why the fan art often depicts her as chubby; I mean swimmers usually have pretty lean bodies. Her and Eridan should be in the best shape of all the trolls.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:47:08 pm

Ignoring the MSPA talk...

Rifle, Power armour. AKA the Arpa Rifle:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img.ie/images/1b515.jpg) (http://img.ie/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 07:50:29 pm

The only real problem is that there's no hand guards or grips for a rifle that size.

Also, is it gauss? If it is, I'd be happy to share the battery I use.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:54:29 pm

Hey, Just scale up for it. And battery?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 07:57:37 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:54:29 pm

Hey, Just scale up for it.

...What?

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:54:29 pm

And battery?

Gauss weapons use batteries, remember?

Also, I just re-viewed your weapon and... why are there two clips?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:00:05 pm

The rear one is the power plant/battery.

Quote from: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 07:57:37 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 07:54:29 pm

Hey, Just scale up for it.

...What?

I have no idea what you meant by no handguard or grip for that size...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 08:09:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:00:05 pm

The rear one is the power plant/battery.

Oh. It looked a lot like a clip.

And that's one big battery. Does it need to be that big?

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:00:05 pm

I have no idea what you meant by no handguard or grip for that size...

Handguard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handguard): Where you grip the gun from beneath with your non-shooting hand if the weapon is long. Without it, you're grabbing onto stuff that isn't designed to be grabbed on. Which may be hot, uncomfortable, or not give you a good enough grip. I don't really see any. In PMG, it's in Parts>Grips>Handguards.

Grip: I meant foregrip (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foregrip)... anyway, it's an alternative to the handguard, which you grip vertically instead of horizontally. You clearly don't have any. In PMG, they are in Parts>Grips>Foregrips.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:12:01 pm

Oh, those. That's what the railed bit is for. And yes, it does need a bat that big, large rounds you see.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 08:19:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:12:01 pm

Oh, those. That's what the railed bit is for.

Doesn't look very comfortable. And if you're gripping like that, you're wasting some space on the Picatinny rail (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picatinny_rail). But... it doesn't really matter. So whatever.

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:12:01 pm

And yes, it does need a bat that big, large rounds you see.

Alright, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:21:34 pm

It isn't designed to be used without power armour though. STR 18 or over just to use it without penalty (Outside of power armour).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 08:24:01 pm

OBJECTION! Assuming facts! Power Armor might not do anything but be really resistant to damage. >.> For all we know it won't give a bonus to any stats and may in fact inflict a malus to some stats like Dexterity in exchange for having huge amounts of AP.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2011, 08:29:16 pm

You obviously haven't played enough Halo.

Power armor automatically makes you a dreadnought of utter destruction.

_{This post might not be serious.}

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:30:24 pm

Don't be silly, one of the defining features of Powered armour is increased strength due to the suit's motivation system. I'm expecting a dex penalty though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 08:38:43 pm

@Tarran: I have played Halo. Let's say I wasn't impressed. :-\

@Taricus: Yeah, in Fallout. Draignean might want to do something different to freshen the concept up. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:41:48 pm

Not just fallout, just about every setting with power armour.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 11, 2011, 10:29:05 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 08:41:48 pm

Not just fallout, just about every setting with power armour.

giving even more credence to the "do somethign different to freshen it up" arguement

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 10:33:27 pm

The problem with that arguement is that you want to take the "Powered" bit away...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2011, 10:42:40 pm

'Powered' means only that is has a power source because if it didn't it would be too heavy for a normal person to use. It doesn't necessarily imply a lot of strength. Sure, a small boost due to the reinforced exoskeleton, but it's not like if you put me in one I could suddenly bench 400 pounds. I don't have the strength or stamina necessary to lift something like that normally, and when you factor in that I have to use what strength I do have to move about in this clunky-ass suit - which is probably tiring as well, and IIRC sometimes when it pops up in sci-fi the operator needs special training to use it, which we won't have, being rag-tag rebels and all -any bonuses would be marginal at best. The biggest thing it has going for it is that it can eat a lot of punishment, but it's only for front-line fighting; it's too bulky to be maneuverable and being made mostly of metal it would be loud as hell, which isn't that desirable at the moment given that our operation is mostly hit-and-run sneak attacks and ambushes.

Later on, when the rebellion's big enough that we are on the front lines, power armor would be very desirable. Strength and mobility wouldn't be as necessary on a flat field with no cover, but what amounts to a walking tank certainly would be. I dunno what Draignean has planned for it, I guess we'll have to wait and see. Anyway, even if it's not that good at first, with your crafting skills you could probably improve it. ^^

(As for the Mjolnir armor MC wears, I believe he's a genetically engineered superhuman cyborg in the first place...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 10:47:09 pm

Well, we have the perfect training ground. And I wholeheartedly expect it to be the target for just about every heavy weapon used by anyone trying to kill us too.

As for it's current usefulness, I'm going the Soviet route (RA Soviets): Screw subtlety, just barge in and kill them! :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2011, 11:28:39 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 10:33:27 pm

The problem with that arguement is that you want to take the "Powered" bit away...

Powered armor of course is powered. It does not however confer any constant bonus like a carapace or a bio-suit does.

The suit will be explained in detail later but here is the basic rundown,

A suit has a built in capacitor that can store a certain amount of power, (500+) plus whatever external capacitors you have added. For the purpose of recharging a power-cell holds 100 units of power. (There are larger power storage units made specifically for vehicles, the suit can also hook into a building to recharge.)

The power pool inside the suit can be used to increase your abilities, different suits cost different amounts for their boosts. For instance the suit in question costs 10 energy to add a +1 to your strength, (18 effective strength points.) so draining an entire powercell into a single punch would give you a devastating +10 to your brawl roll for damage. However a Hercules suit (an industrial labor suit) can convert just 5 energy into a +1 for strength.

Dexterity, Endurance, and Strength can all have their effective values modified by expending charge, some weapons also take charge to activate the recoil dampeners used to compensate for heavy rounds. Shields, sonic dampeners, boosting energy weapons, etc all take charge.

The powers of a suit depend largely on what type of suit you're using and how much power the wielder is ready to sink into it. Aysu suits can cloak and can move more silently than a falling leaf when they need to, Hercules suits can crack open a mans skull like breaking an eggshell, and so forth and so on. Suits are tools of war, nothing more or less. As different from each other as a hammer is different from a wrench or a screwdriver. A suit that is running on sparks is a noisy, slow, and relatively weak deathtrap to whoever is wearing it. A fully charged suit is a death machine.


Important note: A suit spends an amount of charge per turn it moves equal to one half the amount it takes to boost its strength once.


On the subject of weapons that are meant specifically to be used with powered armor:

1. Power is stored inside the powered armor, energy cells are meant to be manipulated by human sized hands so reloading would be a pain in the ass if you had to do it manually. Retractable lines in the wrists hook into the weapon energy feeds to provide the power.

2. Ammunition boxes are hooked to the back rails and connected to the weapon via belt-feed, so like energy cells small arms mags aren't used due to the difficulty of holding them. (Boxes are finite but empty boxes can be replenished by converting clips of an appropriate caliber using a non-combat round)

3. There are exceptions to these rules, the Dybbuk and other launchers that can't be configured for belt feed use standard load mechanisms.

4. Attempting to use a weapon that isn't designed for or hasn't been modified for use with power armor incurs severe penalties to its use if you are wearing a suit, the same applies in reverse as well.

5. Power armor has a number of slots on the back (4-12) and a pair of slots on the shoulders (Though using those does give a slight penalty to your ability to see), each slot can car an ammo box, a capacitor, a special item, a gun, or similar-item-that-I-can't-think-of-right-now-that-you'd-want-to-clip-on-to-your-suit.

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2011, 10:47:09 pm

Well, we have the perfect training ground. And I wholeheartedly expect it to be the target for just about every heavy weapon used by anyone trying to kill us too.

As for it's current usefulness, I'm going the Soviet route (RA Soviets): Screw subtlety, just barge in and kill them! :D

Remember the Finns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 04:54:21 am

Would it be possible to hook up a generator to a suit?

Quote from: Draignean on July 11, 2011, 11:28:39 pm

Remember the Finns.

The finns never stood a chance with Tesla coils, war bears and falling space stations ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Ahra on July 12, 2011, 08:09:34 am

what if you somehow used it to store psychic energy? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 10:54:58 am

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 04:54:21 am

Would it be possible to hook up a generator to a suit?

Sure, strapping a small fusion reactor to your ass sounds like a great plan.

Quote from: Ahra on July 12, 2011, 08:09:34 am

what if you somehow used it to store psychic energy?

Well that depends on your abilities, if... hey, wait a moment...

You guys never picked your psychic ability reward for defeating Hake, or your other psychic reward for GTFO of the station alive.

Whoops.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 10:56:18 am

Ohh, I've got to do that then :D

And we have to Psionic abilities to choose? O_o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 10:58:49 am

Pretty sure we chose one, but now I can't remember what it was. You might as well list them again. :p

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 11:32:20 am

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 10:56:18 am

Ohh, I've got to do that then :D

That was sarcasm.

Yes you can strap a generator to the suit, yes it is a very bad plan if you plan on going into battle. Search and rescue suits have generators, but people don't generally try to destroy those.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 10:58:49 am

Pretty sure we chose one, but now I can't remember what it was. You might as well list them again. :p

Augh, well...

Tarran, Taric, Dom, each of you needs to pick which ability you want to evolve, then you'll get your three unthinkable options.



 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 11:34:11 am

Ability? Like Taric's Psionic [REDACTED]?

EDIT: I knew it was, not going to stop me though :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 11:53:36 am

I'm staying far the fuck away from Taric in battle then. Anyway, for evolution, I'll pick Slam. If you mean we get two abilities to level, then I'll also pick Telekinesis.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 11:55:57 am

Are you talking about the [REDACTED] or the likely-to-go-KABOOM PA generator?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 12:01:29 pm

It doesn't matter which, I'm going to stick by Tarran instead. Being shot once or twice on accident beats getting blown into smithereens when they shoot your generator by a long shot. O.O ...Besides, with his proficiency at friendly-fire he'll probably end up blowing you up anyway and it would be safer to have him between me and you to absorb part of the blast for me. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 12:02:53 pm

...Dom has to get this personality trait ;D

But yeah, Up the [REDACTED] by one and "Sandpaper" by one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 12:06:53 pm

Which, the 'avoid-Taric-at-all-costs' trait or the 'use-boss-as-a-human-shield' trait?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 12:09:18 pm

The second one of that list :P Though I was going to say "Sharp planner"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 12:12:46 pm

lol. Well, at least staying behind him means I'm less likely to get shot in the back...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 12:14:26 pm

Remember, Tarran. I wouldn't be surprised if a massive faliure means his Psionics send them all over the place.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 12:46:04 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 11:34:11 am

Ability? Like Taric's Psionic [REDACTED]?

EDIT: I knew it was, not going to stop me though :P

Ability as in any of the base stuff from the psionics spoiler on the OP. Your porn attack falls under the jurisdiction of mind bend.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 11:53:36 am

I'm staying far the fuck away from Taric in battle then. Anyway, for evolution, I'll pick Slam. If you mean we get two abilities to level, then I'll also pick Telekinesis.

Shear: Two brutal slams coming together at opposing though slightly different angles, like pruning shears, except without their merciful edge.
Stamina Cost and difficulty: 3 Stamina for every kN (200lbs Roughly) of force exerted by each slam. Difficulty increases with how tightly you control the burst, a 5' blast is a -1 difficulty modifier, 3' is -2, and 1' is -3. (Unlike Slam Shear does heavy amounts of direct kinetic damage since the target can't fly backwards to bleed off momentum.)

Charge: Don't think of it as running into someone, think of it as shoulder blocking someone with a semi.
Stamina Cost and difficulty: 1 stamina for every 5 kN of force exerted into the slam, difficulty determines how little blowback damage you take. -1 difficulty modifier, 20% blowback, -2, 10% Blowback, -3, 5% blowback, and so forth, halving the blowback damage each time.

Detonate: An intense bundle of kinetic energy, tightly wound and coiled into something about the size of your fist. Course, it gets bigger fast once you stop trying to contain it.
Stamina Cost and difficulty: 4 stamina per kN, the blast radius starts and 3 yards and adds a yard per kN of energy added. Difficulty is how far the sphere can travel before detonating, -1 difficulty modifier short range, -2 is mid range, and -3 is out to long range. (Accuracy is determined using your marksman value.)

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 11:53:36 am

I'm staying far the fuck away from Taric in battle then. Anyway, for evolution, I'll pick Slam. If you mean we get two abilities to level, then I'll also pick Telekinesis.

You do get a second one, though you can also evolve whichever one of these you wish to pick instead.

Are you sure you wish to evolve telekinesis? Y/N

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 12:47:45 pm

Also true. Hm. Nice choices. What are the Telekinesis ones, before I decide? I might want to put both into that instead, depending...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 12:50:36 pm

Mind bend and Shatter mind please.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 01:03:20 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 12:50:36 pm

Mind bend and Shatter mind please.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 12:47:45 pm

Also true. Hm. Nice choices. What are the Telekinesis ones, before I decide? I might want to put both into that instead, depending...

*Grumble grumble* Give me a bit o time laddies...

Tarran, considering you're not big on active psionics the list for passive kinetics that can be upgrades is Kinesthesia, Enhanced Strength, Friction Control, Limited Temperature control, Enhanced Speed, and Psychic armor.

Also guys, when I do get the others up remember that you will only ever get one of the three from each evolution. Completing another chapter will not let you pick another ability from the same evolution set.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 01:06:25 pm

Wait, can I change the Shatter mind upgrade into a passive empathics upgrade?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 01:17:53 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 01:06:25 pm

Wait, can I change the Shatter mind upgrade into a passive empathics upgrade?

_{I should never have started this... should have just put it off until the overhaul was in place.}

Yes, you can... Precognition (You know this one), electrical control (Slight and passive, gives a chance to disrupt energy weapons), suggestion (Passively makes your ideas seem more sensible), iron mind (Defense against empathetic attacks), emotion sense (Locked for you), and Blank (Attempts to prevent you from being targeted by empathetics).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 01:21:04 pm

Damn, I'm torn between Suggestion, Iron mind and Blank...

So much hilarity, and I'm not going to be able to choose two upgrades out of this set, am I?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 01:24:28 pm

Yes you can upgrade two abilities of the same type you just can't pick two of one ability's evolutions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 01:24:56 pm

Looks like Iron Mind is a better choice than Blank, but that's just me; I'd prefer stronger defense over a chance to not be hit at all. Anyway, yeah, I can wait a bit. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 01:25:23 pm

Hmmmmmm... Enhanced Speed. Why not make the best sniper on the team ridiculously fast?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 01:26:25 pm

You should take Kinesthesia too so you can 'feel' where your targets are and that sort of thing. Just a suggestion. As I remember Dom used it in the intro to avoid a bullet, so it sounds useful to me. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 01:27:26 pm

Oh, we can pick two?

Then yeah, go ahead with Kinesthesia too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 01:28:55 pm

So I can have all three Pass. Empathics upgrades I want? Suggestion then, for the sheer hilarity of making the "Stick your tongue into eletrical socket" seem reasonable ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 01:32:29 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 01:28:55 pm

So I can have all three Pass. Empathics upgrades I want? Suggestion then, for the sheer hilarity of making the "Stick your tongue into eletrical socket" seem reasonable ;D

No.

You get two choices damnit. Total.

You can have two passives, OR 1 active and 1 Passive OR Two Actives.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 01:34:20 pm

I meant eventually...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 02:04:38 pm

You omitted 'eventually' in your post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 02:09:51 pm

Yeah, I forgot about it, though I thought the way I written that post would've said that...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 02:11:48 pm

...Really? The pair of you are going to argue about that? ::) Jeez. Sometimes your arguments are hilarious but that just seems a little like nitpicking.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 02:18:59 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 02:09:51 pm

Yeah, I forgot about it, though I thought the way I written that post would've said that...

Doesn't to me.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 02:11:48 pm

...Really? The pair of you are going to argue about that? ::) Jeez. Sometimes your arguments are hilarious but that just seems a little like nitpicking.

Yes. It is nitpicking.

No it's not supposed to be hilarious.

No I'm not trying to argue over it.

It should end as of this post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 03:27:57 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 02:11:48 pm

...Really? The pair of you are going to argue about that? ::) Jeez. Sometimes your arguments are hilarious but that just seems a little like nitpicking.

If one of them was female I'd be expected a marriage proposal sometime in between bickering, but as it is... Homicide seems more likely. :P

Well I've had my Bioshock fix (Speargun FTW) so I'll be good to finish sorting out your abilities, writing a turn for wraith and then writing a turn for this.

So Dom wants to see telekinetic evos
Taric wants Suggestion's and Mindbend's evos
and Tarran wants Speed evos and Kinesthesia

Right, if you're going to complain do it fast. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 03:28:56 pm

The homicide would be ingame but...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Dwarmin on July 12, 2011, 03:32:54 pm

Shiren also approves of player killing over minor insults. 8/10

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 03:37:42 pm

Sounds about right to me. And to engage in a bit of nitpicking myself, homocide, Taricus? Given that you've already hit on Tarran in-game I don't think I like where that's going...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 03:40:43 pm

Oh come on, I'm just killing him D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 03:41:51 pm

Quote from: Dwarmin on July 12, 2011, 03:32:54 pm

Shiren also approves of player killing over minor insults. 8/10

Shush you, you're already dead. You are inferior to us.

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 03:40:43 pm

Oh come on, I'm just killing him D:

Oh come on, I'm just shooting a sniper round up your rear end. >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 03:42:39 pm

I take it you didn't notice the typo the second time either, then. :3 There's two 'i's in homicide, not to 'o's.

@Ninja Tarran: YOU'RE ONLY MAKING IT WORSE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 03:44:12 pm

Wait, SHIT!

*Throws stone at Tarran*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 03:49:48 pm

Dwarmin, what are your thoughts on this situation? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 03:50:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 03:42:39 pm

@Ninja Tarran: YOU'RE ONLY MAKING IT WORSE.

Shush you.

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 03:44:12 pm

Wait, SHIT!

*Throws stone at Tarran*

*Uses extreme speed to dodge* Why are you throwing rocks at the ground? Am I too fast or something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Dwarmin on July 12, 2011, 03:51:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 03:49:48 pm

Dwarmin, what are your thoughts on this situation? :3

Tarran and Taricus deserve each other, forever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 03:52:24 pm

All I'm saying, Tarran, is he wants to homocide you and you want to put something in his rear. It doesn't take, well, me, to see how that's just filled with all sorts of innuendo.

@Dwarmin: Indeed. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 03:53:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 03:50:21 pm

*Uses extreme speed to dodge* Why are you throwing rocks at the ground? Am I too fast or something?

Missed the point of that...

@Dwarmin: Come on, That was only done for a joke... Try another :3

@SC: Dammit, I edited that...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 03:56:12 pm

Still a, what do you call it? Ah yes, a Freudian slip. :3 Look, all I'm saying is that the more you two argue the more you're going to get comments like this. Settle down. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 04:00:50 pm

Quote from: Dwarmin on July 12, 2011, 03:51:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 03:49:48 pm

Dwarmin, what are your thoughts on this situation? :3

Tarran and Taricus deserve each other, forever.

You deserve to be dead. Forever.

Quote from: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 03:53:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 03:50:21 pm

*Uses extreme speed to dodge* Why are you throwing rocks at the ground? Am I too fast or something?

Missed the point of that...

I got the Enhanced Speed psionic thing. And I've got the highest dex. Naturally my guy is the fastest one in the group.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 04:05:07 pm

You're probably going to need shielding for the next attack though :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 07:32:21 pm

Okay, Serious...

Disrupt: A precision strike designed specifically to disrupt the pattern of a kinetic manifestation and disperse its energy harmlessly. 
Stamina Cost and Difficulty: Stamina cost invested has to be at least half of the manifestation you're trying to destroy (1/2 of stamina not used in disruption is refunded to the wielder). Difficulty is special, equal to the roll made for kinetic in question (with bonuses) minus three. (So if your enemy makes a roll of 5+1 you get a difficulty modifier of -3 to try and stop it.) This psionic can also be made and then triggered later, if used in this manner increase all difficulties regarding it by one.

Bind:  A self sustaining loop of telekinetic energy, generally pretzeled up so it can't just be slipped.
Stamina Cost and Difficulty: 5 stamina per turn you want the bindings to last (optimally), the Difficulty is set by how hard you want the bindings to be to escape, naturally they require a 4 to escape. (Psionics get to combine their P.Kinetics and strength to escape) Difficulty is then added on a one-to-one basis, -1 difficulty needs a 4 to escape, -2 needs a 5 to escape, -3 needs a 6 to escape.

Heavy Manipulation: Now, who wants flying lessons?
Stamina Cost and Difficulty: Costs 15 stamina per 100 pounds of weight moved, difficulty is based on how fine you want the control to be. -1, one shot throw. -2, bash him into a few objects. -3, marionette.


Taricazius...

Suggestion,

Brainwave: It's your delight sir catching fire from one mind to the next..."

Primal Fear: Fear behaves like a disease, a carrier who shows no effects may spread it like a plague to men and women who had never showed a sign."

Inspire: It's strange... I don't really remember what he said... but it was good, you know?"


Mindbend,

Pacify: Pacify puts an individual into a waking dream, memory and a sense of self are suppressed into a blur. This results in an individual who temporarily doesn't care about anything.
Stamina Cost and Difficulty: Stamina cost is 10 per turn you want them to stay under, the difficulty is how hard you want their will save to be. Psionics get to add their passive empathetics to their save.  -1 difficulty needs a will roll 4 to slip the illusion, -2 needs a 5 to escape, -3 needs a 6 to escape

Confuse: Confuse puts a very slight spin on how the individual sees, irrational fear, paranoia, and rage flood the victim's system. It doesn't take a lot to make them snap at that point.
Stamina Cost and Difficulty: Stamina cost is 10 per turn you want the active effects to last, the difficulty is how hard you want their will save to be. Psionics get to add their passive empathetics to their save.  -1 difficulty needs a will roll of 4 or better each turn to prevent them from going berserk, -2 needs a 5 to stay cool, -3 needs a 6 to stay cool.

Blend: Blend is a subtle tool, making the individual see you as someone unimportant, a long term acquaintance, a security guard, someone to be looked over. 
Stamina Cost and Difficulty: Stamina cost is 25 per person you want to fabricate a memory for, after the memory has been fabricated and implanted the person will always behave as though you were unimportant unless you really go out of your way. The difficulty is the opponents will -3.


And now for something completely Tarran.

Enhanced Speed,

Spring: Reinforced musculature and psionically charged bone attachment points allow to press your legs into kinds of service they were never meant for. 
Effect: You can now make a mobility (based in dex, skill from the future) roll to leap forwards or up. Max leap distance is 10 yards horizontally, 7 yards vertically.

Heightened Reflexes: Direct mind to muscle connections make movement almost literally as fast as thinking.
Effect: 10 point bonus to your initiative, and +2/6ths to your Quickshot.

Sprint: Mental augmentation allows you to surpass normal physical limits, moving at speeds that would fracture normal human bones.
Effect: Doubles your movement rolls.


Kinesthesia,

Sense shape: Your mental tendrils get a little higher definition, when focusing you can usually tell if someone is armed or not, can also be used to tell the contents of a solid object or whether a room is occupied or not.
Effect: Allows you a limited form of vision through solid objects, requires a P.Kinetics roll.

Advanced Kinesthesia: Your kinesthetic sense now uses your optic nerve as a conduit, allowing you to always be able to see, even in total darkness or if the eye-itself becomes damaged.
Effect: You never take penalties do to light conditions or optical illusions.

Spectral Sensitivity: Your kinesthesia does not merely apply to physical objects, you can now feel a limited amount of thermal, photonic, and standard ABG radiation.
Effect: Infra-red tripwires, energy screens, and similar threats invisible to the naked eye (including hidden psionic manifestations) can now be sensed when you get near them.

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Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 07:36:10 pm

Primal fear and Confusion

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Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 07:41:19 pm

Heightened Reflexes so hard.

Advanced Kinesthesia extremely hard.

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Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 07:42:22 pm

So... many... jokes...

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Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 07:43:13 pm

No. Taricus. Just no.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 07:44:30 pm

No question, I'm definitely taking Heavy Manipulation. I can evolve that too, right?

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Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 08:02:46 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 07:44:30 pm

No question, I'm definitely taking Heavy Manipulation. I can evolve that too, right?

Not yet, you need to have bought another skill to combine it into a tertiary. Secondary evolution are just made using one evolution, the tertiary is a pair of options made from the composite of two secondaries.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 08:05:43 pm

I'm not asking you to make up a new power on the spot, just asking: if I picked, say, Advanced Kinesthesia, would that count, or would I need to pick a Slam evolution?

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Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 08:26:49 pm

Okay, I'm changing Inspire to Primal fear.

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Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 08:37:02 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 08:05:43 pm

I'm not asking you to make up a new power on the spot, just asking: if I picked, say, Advanced Kinesthesia, would that count, or would I need to pick a Slam evolution?

Yes, that would count...

And would force me to be rather creative with whatever bastard child came of that union.  :P

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 08:41:46 pm

True. Hmm. The thing is Advanced Kinesthesia is useful right now, but I don't know about later. Anyway, now I'm torn between that, Shear, and Detonate. Opinions, guys?

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Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 08:43:45 pm

DETONATE!

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Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 08:53:35 pm

I'm no expert, but I'd go with Shear. Your Marksman skill is literally non-existent according to the first page.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 09:04:35 pm

Good point. Taric, AK or Shear?

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Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 09:06:04 pm

AK, more people that can see without hindrance the better.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 09:07:27 pm

True. I'd ask Draignean but I shouldn't pester the GM. Shiren, you still lurking about? :3

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Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 09:10:51 pm

*Stands behind door and gets shotgun ready*

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 09:21:21 pm

...I've thought it over, I think what I'll do is take AK now while I know it's going to be useful, and then if we get an upgrade after clearing the base I'll go for Shear to spare Draginean having to think of an AK+HM combo. Listing it again so Draignean doesn't have to comb back through the posts to find what I want:

Upgrade 1 - Heavy Manipulation: Now, who wants flying lessons?
Stamina Cost and Difficulty: Costs 15 stamina per 100 pounds of weight moved, difficulty is based on how fine you want the control to be. -1, one shot throw. -2, bash him into a few objects. -3, marionette.

Upgrade 2 - Advanced Kinesthesia: Your kinesthetic sense now uses your optic nerve as a conduit, allowing you to always be able to see, even in total darkness or if the eye-itself becomes damaged.
Effect: You never take penalties do to light conditions or optical illusions.

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Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2011, 09:46:51 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2011, 09:21:21 pm

...I've thought it over, I think what I'll do is take AK now while I know it's going to be useful, and then if we get an upgrade after clearing the base I'll go for Shear to spare Draginean having to think of an AK+HM combo.

Don't worry about it, make what you want, not what's easy for me.

Quote from: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 09:10:51 pm

*Stands behind door and gets shotgun ready*

Here kind sir, take this. It will make you very popular at social gatherings where evil things are trying to kill you.

(Honestly it's just the pistol for the Suit.)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1764/81812745.png)

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Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 09:48:37 pm

HOLY SHIT! :D

I can't wait to see what a heavy weapon constitiutes for the suit :3

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Post by: Tarran on July 12, 2011, 09:51:18 pm

You know that the designers of such weapons went crazy when you use a grenade launcher to represent the barrels. :P

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Post by: Taricus on July 12, 2011, 09:53:20 pm

I wouldn't be surprised if the rounds are that big too :P

All the more reason for me to get this suit. And possibly have a factory here making more  ;D

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Post by: Powder Miner on July 13, 2011, 12:27:28 am

James would like to go back to the main group since he failed to break th edoor down.

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Post by: wolfchild on July 13, 2011, 10:06:25 am

aww they get to have so much fun with thier psychic powers

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Post by: Taricus on July 13, 2011, 10:09:14 am

Hey, I'm jealous of your cybernetics...

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 13, 2011, 10:27:39 am

@Draignean: Well, it would be easier on you, true, and I also cannot see a way in which AK+HM equals anything worth using at all. >.> Unless maybe it would allow me to just use HM without needing to see the target at all, but that sounds more like it would need Sense Shape than Advanced Kinesthesia... Another question while I'm on the subject. When I orient Powder, will he get previous evolutions or only one for clearing the facility? Because if it's the latter then I'd better orient him ASAP to make sure he gets the upgrade. ^^;

@wolfchild: Like Taricus said, you have implants. And the rest of us don't even know what they do. :(

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Post by: Draignean on July 13, 2011, 11:54:28 am

Quote from: wolfchild on July 13, 2011, 10:06:25 am

aww they get to have so much fun with thier psychic powers

After this mission you'll get to upgrade an implant just like they get to upgrade their powers.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 13, 2011, 10:27:39 am

@Draignean: Well, it would be easier on you, true, and I also cannot see a way in which AK+HM equals anything worth using at all. >.> Unless maybe it would allow me to just use HM without needing to see the target at all, but that sounds more like it would need Sense Shape than Advanced Kinesthesia... Another question while I'm on the subject. When I orient Powder, will he get previous evolutions or only one for clearing the facility? Because if it's the latter then I'd better orient him ASAP to make sure he gets the upgrade. ^^;

He'll get all the evolutions he has personally managed to accrue, so one for making it out of the facility (Ha ha) and he's working on one for this place.

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Post by: wolfchild on July 13, 2011, 09:12:57 pm

ok hmm which implant to upgrade ...

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Post by: Draignean on July 13, 2011, 11:01:16 pm

All updates delayed while I finish up the overhaul...

and play Bioshock.

Well things are getting interesting, hard and fast damage rules, weapons that fire bursts are actually different from single shot weapons, (Which really changes things up, for instance the Renfield only deals 1-7 damage per spike, but remember that little bastard fires 10 spikes at once. Same thing with the chimera, except with 15 rounds instead of ten.) adding different damage types and thresholds, you know, all that jazz.

Guns are looking a little deadlier.

Cut your teeth on these while I work.

Spoiler: Really, it is a mite of a spoiler. (click to show/hide)

(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2903/86333473.png)

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 13, 2011, 11:04:36 pm

Those look good. Where are you getting the images from? And how are you playing Bioshock, good or evil? (Just curious. I beat B2 as good and haven't gotten around to being evil on it yet. :-\)

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Post by: Draignean on July 13, 2011, 11:10:29 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 13, 2011, 11:04:36 pm

Those look good. Where are you getting the images from? And how are you playing Bioshock, good or evil? (Just curious. I beat B2 as good and haven't gotten around to being evil on it yet. :-\)

Everywhere, I take credit for nothing but the crop, transparency, and recolor jobs.

As to bioshock I'm playing good. I just can't do evil... I know it's a game but I still can't bring myself to hit that harvest button. Still, I'm pretty damn sadistic with that drill, and I enjoy pinning spider splicers to the ceiling with giant freakin' spears. So I guess I'm just an alright guy. :P

(My choice options with the NPCs so far have been Live, Live, Kill)

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Post by: Tarran on July 13, 2011, 11:14:35 pm

Where did you get the bottom left guy from? I don't know why, but he looks like a mixture of a Halo Reach army trooper and some random Spartan III to me.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 13, 2011, 11:16:48 pm

The kill is the, ahem, mercy kill, right? If so you're playing exactly the same as me, especially if your first instinct was to max out the machine gun and the shotgun. :3 Yeah, I hate being a dick in games too. I'll play evil once just to do it but I'm usually on the Paragon side of things; I can't really think of a game where the evil choices were well-written enough to compel me to take them. (Except Mass Effect, and only because Renegade is not evil, exactly; it's just more practical and efficient but less likely to have future benefits. This also applies to most games though since the evil path is usually 'gimme more GP nao' and the good path will inevitably get you the infinity+1 sword later, or at least make things easier in the future.)

Eh, in any case, I have to ask: Is that Cane in the lower right of that image?

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Post by: Draignean on July 13, 2011, 11:30:13 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 13, 2011, 11:14:35 pm

Where did you get the bottom left guy from? I don't know why, but he looks like a mixture of a Halo Reach army trooper and some random Spartan III to me.

Deviant Art Soldier, I don't know what it's based off of, I just do an assload of google runs using many different search strings. I just tried to find ones that weren't obvious where they were from.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 13, 2011, 11:16:48 pm

The kill is the, ahem, mercy kill, right? If so you're playing exactly the same as me, especially if your first instinct was to max out the machine gun and the shotgun. :3 Yeah, I hate being a dick in games too. I'll play evil once just to do it but I'm usually on the Paragon side of things; I can't really think of a game where the evil choices were well-written enough to compel me to take them. (Except Mass Effect, and only because Renegade is not evil, exactly; it's just more practical and efficient but less likely to have future benefits. This also applies to most games though since the evil path is usually 'gimme more GP nao' and the good path will inevitably get you the infinity+1 sword later, or at least make things easier in the future.)

Eh, in any case, I have to ask: Is that Cane in the lower right of that image?

Machinegun yes, maxing the shotgun came after maxing the speargun though. In mass effect I chose most of the renegade interrupts but most of the paragon dialogue choices.

Edit: No I don't think so, though if you told me who cane was it would help somewhat. (The lowest right image is the concept art for the girl from bulletstorm)

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 13, 2011, 11:35:21 pm

You probably don't know because I misspelled her name. I meant was she supposed to represent Candy Cain from this thread. ^^; Anyway, yeah, I love the speargun. It's better than the crossbow in HL2 in my opinion. :3 Also, I too play practical Paragon at times... mostly on the Archangel mission and Mordin's loyalty mission.

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Post by: Draignean on July 13, 2011, 11:37:00 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 13, 2011, 11:35:21 pm

You probably don't know because I misspelled her name. I meant was she supposed to represent Candy Cain from this thread. ^^; Anyway, yeah, I love the speargun. It's better than the crossbow in HL2 in my opinion. :3

I have never played half life, been told it was good but have never played it...

Edit: Jesu... Damage calculations on an unarmored target for the Jormungandr, if all five rounds hit it would deal between 30 and 80 damage.

Someone get a shirt on James.

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Post by: Taricus on July 14, 2011, 12:02:23 am

Top lot are Techies, Middle row are Immortals (Obvious). The last lost has me a bit confused though, unless that's us.

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Post by: Draignean on July 14, 2011, 12:07:47 am

Quote from: Taricus on July 14, 2011, 12:02:23 am

Top lot are Techies, Middle row are Immortals (Obvious). The last lost has me a bit confused though, unless that's us.

Independents.

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Post by: Taricus on July 14, 2011, 12:09:15 am

WOOHOO! 2/3!

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 14, 2011, 12:27:42 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 13, 2011, 11:37:00 pm

I have never played half life, been told it was good but have never played it...

Maybe it's just me but I feel Valve is kind of completely overrated. I'll be fair and say I don't remember anything of the original Half-Life, having played it about ten years ago, but the story of HL2 is incredibly boring. It's just another generic 'alien invasion' plot line and naming the man character Gordon Freeman, I mean, GORDON FREE MAN, is insulting. Like, 'durr, thanks for pointing that out, I was too ignorant to get that this guy is the protagonist without your ham-handed assistance.' Plus he's a dweeb in a tech suit. Let's be realistic here: I don't like Master Chief, but if I had to pick who would survive a war against an alien race, I would put my money on the genetically engineered, cybernetically enhanced super-soldier in the cutting edge armor with the best weaponry and soldiers the military can provide and not some mute four-eyed college grad in a HEV suit with a rag-tag band of rebels at his back and a crowbar in hand. Hell, I would give Jack or Delta much higher odds than Gordon. At least they have Plasmids, and Delta is also a super-soldier of a sort. Serious Sam and Duke Nukem? I prefer Sam, but at least both are over-the-top caricatures of action heroes, so yeah, they're both better than Freeman. Doom Guy? More believable as a hero. I could also rail about Alyx Vance for awhile. First of all, she's not that attractive and her personality is bland, so I don't really get why people are all about her. I guess because she gives you a hug at the beginning of Episode 1, and really, if you're that starved for some sort of human contact, you're just pathetic. The few times you have to escort her she's an annoyance and is prone to getting killed, and during Episode 1 she actively tries to troll you into shooting her by doing things like make zombie sounds while you're walking in pitch-black tunnels.

Anyway, as for controls, it's just like every other first person shooter. Same for guns. You get a handgun, a revolver, an uzi, an assault rifle, a crossbow that fires superheated rods and works like Delta' speargun, a laser-guided rocket launcher, and the gravity gun, which I think is the only reason people like this game. It's basically just telekinesis, like in Psi-Ops, but it's always fun to play around with. There are a few puzzles in the game but they're annoying and detract from the experience rather than add to it; they're mostly just moving the environment around in ways a three-year-old could figure out. Like: 'gee, here's an empty basket hanging from a rope, with the other end attached to a hatch. I guess I'll put these cinderblocks in this basket to lower it and raise the hatch.' Honestly I'd rather just grab a keycard, swipe it in a slot, and keep going than waste time doing something boring just to move on.

As for the rest of Valve's stuff, quick review: haven't played Counterstrike in long enough that I wouldn't feel it fair to comment on; Portal was only funny the first time, stfu with all the catchphrases - and on that note I haven't played Portal 2 and don't really plan to; L4D is all right but it should have had a few more levels, same goes for L4D 2; Team Fortress 2 is fun from little I've played of it but I'm not a competitive gamer, so in fairness I'll say that while it's not for me it's probably the best of the lot.

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Post by: Draignean on July 14, 2011, 01:12:33 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 14, 2011, 12:27:42 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 13, 2011, 11:37:00 pm

I have never played half life, been told it was good but have never played it...

Maybe it's just me but I feel Valve is kind of completely overrated. I'll be fair and say I don't remember anything of the original Half-Life, having played it about ten years ago, but the story of HL2 is incredibly boring. It's just another generic 'alien invasion' plot line and naming the man character Gordon Freeman, I mean, GORDON FREE MAN, is insulting. Like, 'durr, thanks for pointing that out, I was too ignorant to get that this guy is the protagonist without your ham-handed assistance.' Plus he's a dweeb in a tech suit. Let's be realistic here: I don't like Master Chief, but if I had to pick who would survive a war against an alien race, I would put my money on the genetically engineered, cybernetically enhanced super-soldier in the cutting edge armor with the best weaponry and soldiers the military can provide and not some mute four-eyed college grad in a HEV suit with a rag-tag band of rebels at his back and a crowbar in hand. Hell, I would give Jack or Delta much higher odds than Gordon. At least they have Plasmids, and Delta is also a super-soldier of a sort. Serious Sam and Duke Nukem? I prefer Sam, but at least both are over-the-top caricatures of action heroes, so yeah, they're both better than Freeman. Doom Guy? More believable as a hero. I could also rail about Alyx Vance for awhile. First of all, she's not that attractive and her personality is bland, so I don't really get why people are all about her. I guess because she gives you a hug at the beginning of Episode 1, and really, if you're that starved for some sort of human contact, you're just pathetic. The few times you have to escort her she's an annoyance and is prone to getting killed, and during Episode 1 she actively tries to troll you into shooting her by doing things like make zombie sounds while you're walking in pitch-black tunnels.

Anyway, as for controls, it's just like every other first person shooter. Same for guns. You get a handgun, a revolver, an uzi, an assault rifle, a crossbow that fires superheated rods and works like Delta' speargun, a laser-guided rocket launcher, and the gravity gun, which I think is the only reason people like this game. It's basically just telekinesis, like in Psi-Ops, but it's always fun to play around with. There are a few puzzles in the game but they're annoying and detract from the experience rather than add to it; they're mostly just moving the environment around in ways a three-year-old could figure out. Like: 'gee, here's an empty basket hanging from a rope, with the other end attached to a hatch. I guess I'll put these cinderblocks in this basket to lower it and raise the hatch.' Honestly I'd rather just grab a keycard, swipe it in a slot, and keep going than waste time doing something boring just to move on.

As for the rest of Valve's stuff, quick review: haven't played Counterstrike in long enough that I wouldn't feel it fair to comment on; Portal was only funny the first time, stfu with all the catchphrases - and on that note I haven't played Portal 2 and don't really plan to; L4D is all right but it should have had a few more levels, same goes for L4D 2; Team Fortress 2 is fun from little I've played of it but I'm not a competitive gamer, so in fairness I'll say that while it's not for me it's probably the best of the lot.

My desire to find it has now dropped sharply...


I've only had two games that I ever disliked, and those I hated with a mad passion. Never ever buy shattered suns or starship captains, you will hate yourself and you will hate their designers.

Shattered suns made a lot of promises that it just couldn't keep, the true 3-D space combat had me really psyched into buying it, and the customization of ships that they touted lead me to believe that it would be a Sword Of The Stars (Awesome Game) with better space combat. Instead it was bug riddled and made me want to hurl after about ten seconds of watching the screen. Cool intro cut-scene, but it was all downhill from there.

Starship captains... well that was right after shattered suns and it was an impulse buy to get the bad taste of the former out of my mouth... Sort of like trying to get the taste of sour milk out by gargling mouthwash, except you accidentally grab the bottle of rubbing alcohol instead and end up spitting it everywhere and swearing. That game was a poorly made abomination to the genre that it attempted to cash in on, the damn thing was a glorified re-skin.

Cryostasis and Amnesia were both games that gave me a lot more than expected, amnesia particularly...


(Progressing steadily, working on formula for automatic and burst fire weapons and crippling blows.)

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 14, 2011, 01:33:12 am

TBH I think the thing with Half-Life 2 is that people were really wowed by its graphics and refuse to hear anything bad about it because of how superior they were for the time, regardless of how lacking the game was in other areas. I appreciate graphics as much as the next guy, but come on. Fallout 1 and 2? Great games, even though they can't compare to Fallout 3 in terms of how the world of the game looks. Fallout 3 is awesome, don't get me wrong, but the first two games are every bit as good. :3 And on another note, Half-Life 2 is an unfinished game. There was supposed to be an Episode 3 but there never was, so it just ends on a cliffhanger after Episode 2. >.> I hate it when games leave shit open for a sequel that never materializes, like Psi-Ops did. Fun if difficult game, worst ending evar. "Oh hey, destroyed the big bad, but now shit's really about to hit the fan! Play the next game!" *Psi-Ops 2 is never made* *raegface*

But yeah, I'm glad I don't play many flight sims. :-\ Ace Combat 4, 5, and 0 are pretty good, and I love the beginning of the next-to-last mission in 5, both the cinema that precedes it and everything up to when you get the orders about two minutes after the cutscene stops. Actually, no wait, I love that entire mission and the one after it. Zero has some hard as hell missions but the last boss fight is pretty cool and makes sense in the context of the game (basically the entire game centers on concepts of knighthood like honor, such as an area of the country called 'the round table' where most of the fighting takes place, and the last fight is a joust of sorts with a guy in a highly advanced fighter that's shielded from all sides but the front, and you have to fly directly at him avoiding his OHKO laser while shooting missiles) and I love the music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDzOnRydWk). Those are all for PS2, so if you like flight sims based on modern tech and can find them for cheap, pick them up. 5 is probably the best of the three IMO followed by Zero and then 4. I haven't played 1, 2, or 3 in forever and I never touched 6 so I have no opinions there. ^^;

Pre-Post Addition after noticing an avatar: Tarran, you like Ace Combat too? Which one is your favorite?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 14, 2011, 02:10:27 pm

EUREKA!

The missing link in the recoil equation has been found!

An assault rifle that shoots a five round burst is now different from a rifle that fires a single high caliber round! (Shocking I know)

Now I just have to convert every single gun I ever created to have a critical threshold, a recoil sequence, and socket them all into my damage range sheet. *sigh* This may take awhile

Couple Points of interest while I work the rest out,

Criticals, still always rolled for on a natural 6, but they are no longer always triggered on a 4+1+1 or similar roll that comes to a six through the sum of its bonuses. Weapons instead have a critical threshold, this is the number that has to be rolled at or above to score a critical if you don't roll a natural six.  Some weapons and have a critical threshold lower than six, this indicates that they are much easier to score a crit with than standard weapons. Special ammunition can also lower the critical threshold.

New skill, Finesse is used instead of a glorified luck roll when determining whether or not the critical is confirmed or not.

Recoil, New mechanic used to simulate muzzle climb, each weapon will have a recoil sequencer (Generally between 1/6th and 1) this determines how hard it is to pull off repeated shots in one turn and is used to determine how many shots in a burst will hit the target after the first.   

New skill, Fire control is used to determine how well you can keep your gun steady.
 
Damage Types, Used to allow armors soak different values from different damage sources, (A Hostile environment suit for instance can seal and raise its environmental soak to 100%) wear the right clothes for the right occasion. Energy, Ballistic, Piercing, concussive, laser, and environmental are the types of damage that personnel armor can soak.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 14, 2011, 08:00:49 pm

Spoiler: New Skills (click to show/hide)

 

Fire Control: Used to determine how well you can keep your gun steady, your marksman value is added to this skill when you aim in. Also determines your accuracy with fully automatic weapons. (Base end)

Observation: Peekaboo, I found you… (Base int)

Mobility: How well you can move, used to cover distance and charge. (Base dex)

Finesse: Used to confirm criticals, the higher it is the better the chance that you’ll inflict a lethal blow. (Base will)

Reflex: How well you can move without thinking, in the first round of combat you gain initiative equal to twice your reflex. (Base dex)

Hacking: Split from mechanics, hacking now deals entirely with software, both in creating programs and manipulating systems. (Base int)

Medical:  Stitching people up and binding wounds. (Base int)

Intimidate: I dare you, I double dare you, say what one more Goddamn time! (Base Str)

Spoiler: Damage Scale (click to show/hide)

Very Low
1-7
Low
3-11 
Medium-Low
6-16
Medium
10-22
Medium-High
15-29
High
21-37
Very High
28-46
Extreme
36-56

Spoiler: Damage Types (click to show/hide)

Damage Types, all weapons have a base damage type, different ammunition may modify the damage type.

Ballistic (Standard to Bullets)
Laser (Self explanatory)
Energy (Plasma, Particle Weapons, Pyrokinesis primary)
Concussive (Part of grenade damage, blunt weapon attacks, some psionics)
Piercing (Sharp weapons, some psionics, few guns)
Heavy Weapons (Tank guns, Direct Rocket launcher impacts, etc)
Massive (For things that really go boom)
Environmental (Vacuum, cold, secondary effects of pyrokinesis)

Spoiler: New Armor Layout examples (click to show/hide)

,  (Soak is the percent of the current armor value that is used to divert the attack)

Values not listed are assumed to be zero

Name: Reinforced Combat fitted Hostile Environment Suit
Max Armor:  125
Soak,
Ballistic: 20%
Laser: 15%
Energy: 25%
Concussive: 20%
Piercing: 10%
Environmental: 50%
Enc:  4
Special: Can be sealed, increasing environmental soak to 100% for Ten turns.

Name: Heavy Body Armor
Max Armor: 150
Soak,
Ballistic: 25%
Laser: 15%
Energy: 20%
Concussive: 25%
Piercing: 35%
Environmental: 10%
Enc: 6
Special: None

Spoiler: New Weapon layout Examples (click to show/hide)

 

Renfield SMG
10 round burst.
30 round clip
1 handed, requires 2 hands to make an aimed burst.
+1 at short range, -1 at medium, -3 at long. 
Very Low Damage (x10)
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Recoil: 1/6th
Critical Threshold: 6
Caliber: .115
Desciption: (Snipped)


Wolfkin Heavy SMG
Semi-automatic, 3 round burst.
18 round magazine
Two Handed
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -4 long
Medium-High Damage x1 Or x3
Base Damage Type: Ballistic
Recoil: 1 
Critical Threshold: 7
Caliber: .50
Description: (Snipped)


Jormungandr Assault Rifle
Single, 5 round burst, full auto
35 Round magazine, 70 round power cell
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium -0 long
Medium-Low Damage x1, x5, x15
Recoil: 4/6ths
Caliber: .223
Critical Threshold: 7
Ballistic
Description: (snipped)

Spoiler: Multiple Shots (click to show/hide)

When firing a semi-automatic weapon multiple times in the same turn you have to roll for each individual shot, but the recoil still effects you. For instance the Abassy Pistol (Recoil 1 2/6ths) Would get a penalty of 1 on the second shot and a penalty of 3 and the third shot. As with standard burst fire you get to add your marksman skill to your fire control if you had aimed in.

This Does NOT apply to burst fire weapons.

Spoiler: Burst Fire (click to show/hide)

When firing in a burst you make your standard marksman or quickshot roll, then -if you hit- you make a fire control roll to determine your spread. The fire control roll determines how many of the shots impact, fire control is modified by recoil.

Each weapon as you may have noticed has a little indicator labeled recoil, this is used to simulate muzzle climb when using burst or automatic fire. Each shot after the first gets a penalty equal to the recoil plus the recoil of the previous shot. The end result is rounded for simplicity. (So if the recoil was 4/6ths it would sequence as -1, -1, -2, -3, etc)

Fire control is also modified by the same range modifier that effects accuracy in ballistic weapons, making many more shots hit in close encounters. When making an aimed shot you also get to add your marksman skill to your Fire control skill for the purpose of determining a bonus.

Every shot after the first is compared to the fire control roll, if the Recoil penalty for that shot brings the Fire Control roll down to 3 or lower then that shot and the rest of the burst will miss.

Example using the recoil sequence of the Jormungandr and a 5 round burst, at medium range.

[Quickshot 3+1] [Fire control 4+1 Three rounds hit.] (Automatic for the first round fired, then it’s 4+1-1 for the next two, but 4+1-2 brings it to three on the fourth shot and ends the burst.)

Spoiler: Medicine (click to show/hide)

When healing you have to make a combined Med, Int, Dex, Luck roll, each turn. At the beginning of healing you set how many HP you want to heal, you then have to roll twice that number (This can be spread over any number of turns as long as it is uninterrupted.) Anything over the number you set is wasted.

You cannot heal more than two thirds of the damage they have received using medical kits, advanced measures like ORS or just old fashioned sleep is needed to actually restore tissue.

Healing a status effect takes a single turn and uses a charge from the kit, but a single medical kit cannot cure every ailment. Dislocations, fractures, bleeding, and pain below severe can be cured by a basic medical kit. Broken bones, internal bleeding, severe bleeding, severe pain, shrapnel, and acid can be cured by an advanced medical kit. Deep shrapnel, embedded objects and similar require a field surgery kit.

Spoiler: Criticals (click to show/hide)

Weapons now come with a critical threshold, this is the number that must be surpassed for you to score a critical hit with that weapon. (Unless you roll a natural 6, which always results in a critical)  Thresholds differ weapon to weapon, and can be modified with upgrades and different types of ammunition.

The finesse skill is now used for your critical confirmation roll, allowing you to accrue bonuses just like any normal roll.

Criticals multiply damage by four against NPCs, they multiply it by 2 against players.

Spoiler: Crippling (click to show/hide)

Getting hurt happens naturally when fighting, crippling also now happens in the same way. You start with a cripple resistance of 25%, each point of endurance raises your cripple resistance by 2%. Your cripple resistance is how far your health has to be reduced before you can be crippled without an enemy specifically trying to inflict a crippling blow. (I.e if you have an endurance of 6 your health would have to be below 63% for an enemy to cripple you without a called shot.)

If your health is knocked into the range where you can be crippled you will have to make Soak rolls to determine whether or not you receive a crippling injury. For every point above one on the die, you gain an effective 10% of cripple resistance. For instance if in the above example that person had been reduced to 45% of their health total they would have to roll a three or better to avoid a cripple. A cripple roll must be made for damage taken from each unique source (So being getting caught in a machinegun burst would only require one roll, but being shot by one person and then shot by another would require two. 

If you fail the resistance check then you get a cripple effect, the severity of the effect is determined by how much damage you took from the blow and what type of damage it was. (Bludgeoning damage for example will nearly never give the bleeding cripple, but it can administer unconscious and stun)  The most common cripple is pain, followed closely by bleeding or stun depending on the damage type.

Spoiler: Called Shots (click to show/hide)

Called shots are a way of reducing an enemy’s cripple resistance, at a cost of -2 to accuracy you can negate a unit’s base cripple resistance if the shot lands. The effect depends on how much damage you did, where you tried to hit, and what you hit them with. The only called shot that does not inflict a cripple is the headshot which inflicts 2x damage (against biologicals, 10x against deadheads.) if the cripple roll succeeds.

Alright, Thoughts and suggestions time.

You will have the opportunity to reshuffle your skill points shortly, you will also gain three skill points to spend to compensate for the new skills.

(Going to run a turn after this, then integrate the new stuff and update all the weapons and armor.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: wolfchild on July 14, 2011, 08:08:57 pm

it looks liek a pretty well thought out system

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 14, 2011, 08:16:27 pm

Is it me or is the game going to get much harder for us? D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 14, 2011, 08:23:20 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 14, 2011, 08:16:27 pm

Is it me or is the game going to get much harder for us? D:

What makes you think that?

A benefit of the new burst mechanics means that armor is much more effect at stopping small arms fire, since it's dealing with multiple small impacts rather than soaking for the sum of five impacts.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Tarran on July 14, 2011, 08:30:23 pm

I mean all the crippling since 3/5 of us have endurance as a kinda dump stat (thus we will all get crippled very, very quickly) and the medicine requiring a advanced medical kit to remove bullets.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 You fail at failing.
Post by: Draignean on July 15, 2011, 12:23:04 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2011, 06:27:36 pm

"Ok, that should fix ya up. Now I gotta get to the boss; try not to hurt yourself," Dom admonished him as she made her way to Tarran. "OK, sit down. Let me see what I can do for ya." After getting shocked he probably needed some medical attention.

Well after all that screaming the boss probably needs a bandage or a staple or something. You make your way around the pond carefully avoiding the worst spots on the ground, then you realize what you're doing. It's very nearly pitch black, you shouldn't be able to see the crap on the ground, let along step around it. It isn't like seeing it, it's more like just knowing that it's there, you don't need to see it anymore than you need to see the ring on your finger to know that it's there. Well, at least your life isn't dull. With a grumble of mild discontent at the unasked change to your bodily functions by something you don't understand you walk the rest of the way up to Tarran.

Sure enough he's still busted bloody, though he's slightly better than the last time you saw him. Ashely's man patched him up but you're sure you can improve on the job if Tarran would stand still.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on July 09, 2011, 09:01:19 pm

"I'm fine, it's just a little jolt. Now, help me with this goddamn door before this idiot-" *points at James* "-kills himself kicking the door. "

Try the door again, requesting help from anyone around.

Dom appears quite intent on doctoring you despite your insistence that you're going to be fine, you just need help with the damn door before James decides to bash his brains out on it. In the end she brandishes the medical stapler and threatens to staple you to the wall unless you hold still and stop being an asshole about it. You mentally make a note to never have her treat anyway with psyche problems. [Dom Int 2, Dex 4, Fight 4, Luck 1 +5 Treatment 10/20] You laugh at the thought of her telling a depression patient to "stop being an asshole" at the wrong moment and she staples you in the chest by accident. Ouch.

---
   
Ashley Fey & Jordan Grey

Jordan pops the seal on the implant, [Mech 5+1, Int 3+1, Dex 5, Luck 4 Treatment 19/10] wasting no time in repairing the damage and diverting the power back along the proper channels. This is why he didn't like the finnicky activated stuff, to much shit that could hit the fan.

---

Harry Nakamuno

While Ash was getting her work done Harry works on making a pile of the enemy equipment in the dark, none of the ammunition fit his gun but they were the same type as used by the other group, so it shouldn't be a problem as long as the others could hold up their end.

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Dybbuk Flechette Rifle 35lbs (1/2)
20mm Flechette Canisters x2 (A 35/35 E 35/70)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle x2 (A 30/35 E 30/70)
.223 clips x2
Power cell x2

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 13, 2011, 12:27:28 am

James would like to go back to the main group since he failed to break th edoor down.

You rub your buttocks vigorously as you pick yourself up, note to self; Do not try to kick open six inch thick sliding doors made of alloyed steel. Main group is bit difficult, Dom is right here with Tarran, Taric is somewhere back south, and the others are god knows where. Considering your track record with moving about you stay with the largest group of people who you're for sure on their location. This means you stand right where you are, pulling your pilfered clothing tighter in the chilly breeze from the AC.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on July 09, 2011, 06:17:23 pm

Head over to the unconcious Immortal, Mind probe him. If I can't do this for whatever reason, Try and remove the armour from it. Also laugh at Tarran/James.

Growling at having to move after being stitched up like a childs doll, you carefully seek out the path along the pond. Guiding yourself along the trail leading to the mind almost as unusual as your own. A long walk an a few near slips later you're kneeling by the unconscious body of the immortal. Carefully placing a hand on his head you reach out into it's mind, searching for... something. [A. Empathetics 4]

The outer shell has a separate brain located in a strung out line laying where the spine would be, a brain that is desperately attempting to restart the human mind that Dom dealt such a blow to. The human is in a curious state, while it is difficult to make an accurate conclusion based off of a damaged brain your best guess lies along the lines of a form of lobotomy... This individual's ability to make choices and perceive morality has been looped through the brain of the bio-suit, forming a curious kind of symbiotic organism. Without the suit the person is a vegetable, without the person the suit is useless, nearly incapable of movement. [Intuition 4] It's all a little fuzzy but you think you might be able to extract and re-live the host's last memory.

--- 

Facility

The air is getting distinctly cold, enough that you're shivering in the wake of hot bloodlust of the battle.

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health

Temperature
45 F

Turn Notes,

Tarran is learning that you shouldn't argue with a feminist woman wielding a stapler
Taric is using the probe
Dominique is stapling people in the chest
Powder is rubbing his buns
Ashley is almost done with her treatment
Jordan is Masterfully repairing Ash
Harry is Looting

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

? (Unconscious)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (3), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (3/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 133/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A35, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
5 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 44/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5559/peaceatlast.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 12:34:36 am

"AGH MY CHEST! Dom, watch it for god's sake!"

"Wait... is it me or is it getting colder? ...We really should get the door open. Quick."

Get the door open!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 15, 2011, 01:51:27 am

BOOYAH FOR TOUGH CHICKS! It's kind of sad that of the five of us, I have the highest endurance and the second highest strength, and wolfchild has the second highest endurance. :P Just a question, though. I have a lot of #/8ths. Would it be possible to just roll all of that into one or two skill points when we reshuffle the skills?

"Well, if you'd stop moving around like an impatient asshole I could be done a lot quicker, boss," Dom said, menacing him with the stapler. "Hey, James? You mind grabbing that flechette rifle?" she yelled over her shoulder. "It might come in handy soon. Get the Jormungandr ammo too and give it to boss, he probably needs it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 02:22:09 am

"I don't know if you can feel it or not, but we're slowly freezing to death. I think my impatience is justified. _{At least, this time it is.} I'm not planning on becoming the latest caveman to be found in ice. As soon as we get out, you can work on me. Until then, HELP ME."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 15, 2011, 03:05:20 am

"What, you can't take a little temperature drop? Wuss," Dom said warmly, thunking him in the forehead with her index finger. "I'll be done in a moment. Once you're patched up you can help me put some effort into getting that door open. Hey, boss. A question. Is it just me, or is it easier to see in here or somethin'?" she asked, looking around before returning to her task.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 03:28:53 am

Some time passes in silence as Tarran looks around. "...I can't see shit. Nothing improved. I still can't see if your face was blown half off or if it's untouched. Likewise, I likely wouldn't be able to see an uncovered landmine if I needed to to save my life.

Also, I don't think this temperature drop is unintentional... We really should hurry."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 15, 2011, 03:37:16 am

"Huh. That's weird then 'cause it's like I know exactly where everything is." It was true she wasn't really 'seeing' so much as 'knowing' but it somehow seemed to be the same thing. "OK, going as fast as I can. You'll be worse off if I leave the job half-finished. Yo, Taric! Can you look around for like a control panel or somethin' and hack it, or whatever it is you do?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 15, 2011, 03:52:07 am

Harry claims the power cells for himself and ashley if no one else needed them, and asley kept getting doctored

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 03:56:33 am

"No, no, don't mess with the door panel. It's broken, which lead to me being... err... shocked. We'll have to force it open."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 15, 2011, 04:50:59 am

See if I can grab the last memory from the Immortal. Regardless of whether that succeeds or not, kill the Immortal afterwards.

"Oh shut up about the cold, It's not that bad yet..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 05:05:25 am

"The main focus word is 'yet'. If it continues at this rate, we'll be in a oversized freezer in a short while. That's what I'm worried about. I'm not complaining about the cold, I'm complaining at the possibility that we may die. I'd rather deal with possible death situations BEFORE I calm down thank you very much."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 15, 2011, 05:07:51 am

"I think you don't have to worry at this rate. Rage is good for keeping you warm"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 05:10:53 am

"I'm not raging right now, I'm panicking just slightly. And rage only helps until it gets to the negatives with these clothes. They weren't designed for the Arctic."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 15, 2011, 05:13:28 am

"Sure, whatever you say boss :P"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 05:17:04 am

"Look, if you have problems with me complaining, you can open the door and throw me out before going back into here. Until then, I have good damn reason to complain."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 15, 2011, 05:20:53 am

"Well, just get some metal plates, heat them up using the eletricity from the door and we sovle two problems"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 15, 2011, 09:39:47 am

It does not work like that!

im thinking we need to force the door open, perhaps lasers at the edges combined with Dom and perhaps harry forhing it open

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 15, 2011, 09:51:47 am

What I'm suggesting is building a convective heater...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 15, 2011, 09:53:55 am

You should do that then, you're the guy with all the crafting skills. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 15, 2011, 01:01:34 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on July 15, 2011, 09:39:47 am

It does not work like that!

im thinking we need to force the door open, perhaps lasers at the edges combined with Dom and perhaps harry forhing it open

Harry Would take this moment to remind you that he has three units of thermal paste in his inventory.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 15, 2011, 01:51:27 am

BOOYAH FOR TOUGH CHICKS! It's kind of sad that of the five of us, I have the highest endurance and the second highest strength, and wolfchild has the second highest endurance. :P Just a question, though. I have a lot of #/8ths. Would it be possible to just roll all of that into one or two skill points when we reshuffle the skills?

Aye, kind of expected that, but it's fair enough.

Quote from: Tarran on July 14, 2011, 08:30:23 pm

I mean all the crippling since 3/5 of us have endurance as a kinda dump stat (thus we will all get crippled very, very quickly) and the medicine requiring a advanced medical kit to remove bullets.

I may increase base critical resistance to 35%, but you should remember that cripple is just a statement of de-duff, Pain, stun, mild bleeding, disoriented, concussions, etc  all fade away on their own (eventually). The first cripple you get in a fight probably won't be shrapnel, but still, maybe you should raid  medical when you get there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 15, 2011, 01:12:32 pm

"Sure thing." James went over and gave Tarran the ammo, then, nto having larned that this door isn't opening, repeatedly shot it with all of hsi weapons nd then pushed at it, shot it, push, shoot in a cycle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 15, 2011, 02:54:52 pm

Quote

"Sure thing." James went over and gave Tarran the ammo, then, nto having larned that this door isn't opening, repeatedly shot it with all of hsi weapons nd then pushed at it, shot it, push, shoot in a cycle."

Seriously?

You're going to shoot the Renfield, the Piru, and the Canister rifle at that door? While Dom and Tarran are directly in front of it?

Seriously?

(Also, for some reason my forum view is shot to hell and has lost all of its formatting. Can't seem to fix it so I'm hoping it's a bug that'll be squashed if I wait it out.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 15, 2011, 02:58:34 pm

It's a bug, shift-refresh solves it though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 15, 2011, 03:23:20 pm

Oh wait they're infront of it?
Well action change time, derp. James started pushing at the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 15, 2011, 04:03:09 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 15, 2011, 03:23:20 pm

Oh wait they're infront of it?
Well action change time, derp. James started pushing at the door.

I would admonish you for not looking at the map but I see that the link is broken, well it's fixed now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 05:09:35 pm

In addition, were you seriously going to try and break a metal door down with the Renfield? It's not made for that stuff, dude. It shoots tiny spikes, not explosive rounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 15, 2011, 06:45:28 pm

I realize that. It's just sort of satisfying to shoot a door. I was more thinking the flechette and piru. I hadnt really thought of the Renfield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 07:27:16 pm

Well, if you're going to shoot a door, don't expect me to give you guns or ammo ever again.

At all.

Even if you are completely out of ammo and we are fighting tough guys, I won't give you any ammo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 15, 2011, 08:31:20 pm

I was running out of ideas >.>
Besides, my plan for James is to more have him beat crap up than shoot stuff. There is a reason I dump stated his Dex in favor of strength.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 15, 2011, 09:04:55 pm

Harry tells everyone to give him room to work, and applies thermal paste to seperate the door from it's locking mechanism, with some brute force if required

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 18, 2011, 09:38:15 am

DRAIGNEAN. It got onto the second page. D:<

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 18, 2011, 10:47:22 am

I was visiting my aged grandmother and got back at 2AM last night, give me a break.

Updates for all today though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 12:03:57 am

Where are the updates for all?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 12:13:04 am

Give him a freaking break, dude, he just finished Wraith's two teams' updates two hours ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 01:15:55 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 12:03:57 am

Where are the updates for all?

I've got two hours left before I'm late on the update, now shut up before I ship you and Taric together.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 03:19:41 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on July 15, 2011, 02:22:09 am

"I don't know if you can feel it or not, but we're slowly freezing to death. I think my impatience is justified. _{At least, this time it is.} I'm not planning on becoming the latest caveman to be found in ice. As soon as we get out, you can work on me. Until then, HELP ME."

As the room continues to grow colder and Dom continues to work on your wounds instead of opening the door you start to voice your rising discomfort with the situation, freezing to death in the dark isn't the most appealing way to go. Your complaints however are answered by her calling you a wuss and flicking you in between the eyes.

You think she may have failed to properly grasp the gravity of the situation.

At least as a happy aside you see James reconsider blasting the door open out of the corner of your eye, instead he stuffs another set of clips in your pack. Well you can never have too much ammo.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 15, 2011, 01:51:27 am

"Well, if you'd stop moving around like an impatient asshole I could be done a lot quicker, boss," Dom said, menacing him with the stapler. "Hey, James? You mind grabbing that flechette rifle?" she yelled over her shoulder. "It might come in handy soon. Get the Jormungandr ammo too and give it to boss, he probably needs it."

While he's over there you yell at James to pick up the cannon and the ammunition from the dead immortals before turning back to Captain Whiny and finishing the job. [Int 1, Dex 3, Fight 2, Luck 3 +5 Treatment 18/20] You then learn an important lesson, don't talk while holding a pointy object. While you were craning back to yell at James you accidentally slash Tarran across the chest with the scalpel used to remove waste tissue. Damn, you really need to pay attention to these things... At least you've already got the stapler out, guess he just needs a few more.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on July 15, 2011, 04:50:59 am

See if I can grab the last memory from the Immortal. Regardless of whether that succeeds or not, kill the Immortal afterwards.

"Oh shut up about the cold, It's not that bad yet..."

After adding your own support to Dominique's denigration of Tarran's opinion you start working on teasing that last memory free. [A. Empathetics 5] You flow in and begin to lose a sense of individuality... you're alone in the darkness with only the remains of this mans brain. For a moment you don't think you're going to get it, and then it overwhelms you completely.

You're standing up in one of the deeper parts of the base, two Bio-suited immortals flank you while the hologram stands in front. It isn't any of the pre-programmed ones you know so well after having spent five years on this facility, this is something much different. Every feature of its face flows, seemingly passing through every combination of features at random. [P.empathetics: AutoFail through perk] You're unable to tell what you're feeling though, a curious grey area in otherwise complete sensory panorama. The hologram however pulls you away from that thought by opening its mouth, "You are here, you have come of your own free will.  Are you ready to give up this brief existence for one eternal?" The voice fits the figure, a dozen voices speaking at once, each shifting in timbre and pitch as the words come.

You nod your head up and down rapidly in lieu of answer, your mouth too dry to even attempt coherent speech. There is no other option but this, you can't go on hiding forever and life eternal sounds like a pretty sweet deal... you already practically bitched your soul out to the Church of the Virgin World by coming here, so how bad could this be? The hologram smiles, an unsettling expression helped little by being displayed on a different set of lips ever couple seconds. "Don the armor, it has shall live for you, and you for it..." At it's words a full suit of Bio-Armor is brought in, the back already primed for you to step in. The immortals at your elbows do not prod you forwards, instead they wait...

You take a breath and strip, standing there stark naked you hesitate for a moment, and then step into the armor. Anything to make it end. You shudder as the warm carapace folds in behind you protectively and the thousands of tiny feelers your face is pressed into pulse against your eyes. Overcoming your reflexes you open your eyes, allowing the feelers to get inside and wet-link to your optic nerve, the experience is harrowing as the tendrils creep into your skull. And then it all goes wrong.

The feelers twisting around your right eyeball surge forwards, stabbing into a portion of your brain. The pain overwhelms you and you fall twitching to the floor, thought is impossible and then you feel something else... Something unlike anything your mind has ever experienced. White hot fire courses through brain and nerve as the suit takes control of your body, you back arches one last time and then goes slack.

"Our life for the Father weave, Our Soul to the Father's care , Our Hands on the Father's work." The words come from your mouth, and you mean every drop of devotion in them. The hologram smiles again and inclines his head to you briefly. "Welcome my son, your brothers await you."

[Will: Autosuccess through perk] Gasping you wrench yourself out of the Immortal's mind and clutch your head where a fresh new migraine has bloomed, the pain is a hot star right along where the Immortal's brain had been obliterated by the suit's crude lobotomy tactic. You press the heels of your palms into your eyes and breathe slowly until the pain fades, then you unlimber the Frankenstein and flick it to single shot. Ending the Immortal's life with a peal of thunder.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 15, 2011, 03:23:20 pm

James started pushing at the door.

After picking up the canister launcher and some ammo for Tarran you feel your way back up to the door, nudging your way around Dom and Tarran to place your weight against the door's seem and start pushing it open. [Autofail: Maximum possible total does not meet minimum requirement.] Well you start trying to push it, after much manly grunting you finally give in and slump against the door. They just don't make these things easy anymore...

---

Ashley Fey and Jordan Grey

[Jordan Int 2 (Re-roll from implant=3+1), Dex 2, Fight 2, Luck 2 Treatment 10/10, all stages complete] The finish isn't Jordan's best work, but it'll do  The implant is fixed and you can get back to burning people with your kitty claws.

---

Harry Nakamuno

Quote from: wolfchild on July 15, 2011, 09:04:55 pm

Harry tells everyone to give him room to work, and applies thermal paste to seperate the door from it's locking mechanism, with some brute force if required

Harry Collects the spare energy cells for himself and then primes one of his tubes of jelly and Ashley's request. He gently pulls Tarran Dominique and James away from the door to prevent harm from coming to them and then he smears a long line of jelly over where the primary circuit for the electromagnets should be. [Mechanics 5] After applying the gel he starts the reaction with a spark from his finger. In seconds the door goes from cold, to dull red, to cherry, to yellow, and then to a brilliant white as the gel starts melting a track. After about a minute the gel burns out and Harry carefully tests the door, [Strength 3+1 Vs Difficulty 4, Pass] sure enough with the circuit severed the door slides open with a bit of effort.

It isn't nearly as cold in the hall, though there is a different problem. Ants.

Apparently they've been coming in from the hole Ashley's shuttle made. Since nobody bothered to shut the door behind them they've been spilling out into the rest of the complex. They aren't at swarm levels yet but it would be very bad if they got to that point in an enclosed area.


Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health

Temperature
45 F, Mavaren Gardens
70 F, Main Facility

Turn Notes,

Tarran is learning that you should always be treated by a qualified doctor.
Taric is shooting.
Dominique is slashing people across the chest (He looked better in red)
Powder is ineffectually pushing a door.
Ashley is done with her treatment.
Jordan is done repairing ash.
Harry is being a gentleman and opening the door.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

? (Unconscious)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (2), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 133/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (2lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 25/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 80/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1336/44963957.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 03:30:07 am

Dom finished her work on Tarran, put the medkit away, and walked out into the corridor. "Oh, fuck that," she said upon seeing the ants. She immediately moved to the other door and started wrenching it closed; she wasn't about to let those insect assholes get down here, too.

Given that I'm only two points short of the mark I'm taking it for granted I'll finish working on Tarran this turn. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 03:32:49 am

"OW! DOM, GODDAMMIT PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TAKE SOME LESSONS IN CAREFULNESS. Urgh. Anyway, we really should close that door. Now."

Close the door to the outside, quick.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 05:31:21 am

"...Bloody hell. First you complain about the cold and now some bugs. Sometimes I wonder if you slept up to being squad leader.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 19, 2011, 05:36:24 am

Assist in closing the door "whats the panic with the ants?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 09:47:13 am

"OH, !@#$! NOT THE ANTS AGAIN!" James frantically helped them close the door securely. "Guys! A mesed up door like this isn't going to hold them in very well! It's only going to be a bit of a distraction! We need something hot or explosive, or one of you use those psionic powers of yours!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 12:40:54 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 09:47:13 am

"OH, !@#$! NOT THE ANTS AGAIN!" James frantically helped them close the door securely. "Guys! A mesed up door like this isn't going to hold them in very well! It's only going to be a bit of a distraction! We need something hot or explosive, or one of you use those psionic powers of yours!"

Ants, while vicious little buggers, do not have the ability to chew through steel anymore than you have the ability to kick through it.

*GM Facepalm*

Okay...

I'm going to go ahead and assume that all of you are going after the door that Dom is trying to close, seeing as closing the door that you just burned out is a bit odd. If any of you do want to close the immediate door that's fine but you'll have to confirm that one.

Edit: Wait, a moment. I think that's everyone. Running turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 01:15:33 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 05:31:21 am

"...Bloody hell. First you complain about the cold and now some bugs. Sometimes I wonder if you slept up to being squad leader.

"Oh screw you. No, not in that way."

Quote from: wolfchild on July 19, 2011, 05:36:24 am

Assist in closing the door "whats the panic with the ants?"

"They literally swarm you and bring you down. It's not fun."

Quote from: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 12:40:54 pm

Edit: Wait, a moment. I think that's everyone. Running turn.

Already? :o Yay.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 01:18:20 pm

Dom also looked over at Taric. "'Slept up'? You OK, dude? Didn't bang your head or anything?" She shook her head. "You don't even remember the ants. Boss, should I jog his memory or somethin'?" she asked, gesturing with a punching motion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 01:21:20 pm

"Uhhh, no, I don't think that's necessary. Besides, it would be more effective to just throw him into the ants so he can remember first hand." Tarran said, saying latter part less seriously.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 01:22:17 pm

"I full well remember those ants. They're nothing compared to what might happen to us here, if these suits the immortals are wearing are still being made"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 01:28:07 pm

"I agree, but are they currently close to attacking us? I don't think so. Are the ants? Yes. Thus logically we should deal with the threat, especially before they get indoors and become even more dangerous. Or is your sense of self preservation faltering?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 01:34:04 pm

Eh, just burn 'em. Should be easier now that they're indoors.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 01:35:14 pm

"Or we could just lock 'em out," Dom pointed out as she continued fiddling with the door. "That would be the easiest solution. So what were you talking about, about the suits?" she asked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 01:56:01 pm

"They're made deeper within this facility. These drill within the optic nerve to make you subservient to the armour and thus whoever the 'Father' is. You're likely to be psionically or psychologically motivated to put an empty suit on so keep you're guard up."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 02:00:59 pm

"So mind control armor? Urgh, what a way to go. I'm not planning on wearing them any time soon."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 02:13:01 pm

"Pretty much. The one I just checked, well, he had memories of this place intact to a certain degree. As well as a hologram that spoke with twelve voices at once."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 02:16:04 pm

"Yeah, let's not do that. Who's for breaking any armor like that when we see it?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 02:18:14 pm

"Technically, we just have to 'kill' the armour rather than the occupant inside it." Taric snapped his fingers* "Do we a have a container of some sorts?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 02:23:32 pm

"What kind of container are we talking about? I have this data storage drive and, um, you could... probably use the helmet if you had to," Dom suggested. She didn't really want to but as far as containers went the drive and Saun's helmet was all they had.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 02:25:23 pm

"Well, Saun'll be glad it's being used to kill someone painfully. I'm going to scoop up some of the ants in it, psionically agitate them then pour them on a victim"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 02:28:42 pm

"If you're going to do that, dude, keep the helmet FAR the fuck away from me," Dom said. She had never liked bugs in the first place - she wasn't scared of them, she just didn't like them - and those ants were another story entirely.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 02:35:49 pm

"You know, that's just asking me to put them in your shower :3"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 02:39:11 pm

"That's just asking me to rip your jaw off and disembowel you with your teeth, then break your spine at right angles so you can kiss your own ass with what's left of your face," Dom responded.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 02:50:55 pm

"Can't you put my head on the other side?" :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 02:51:37 pm

"Taricus, keep that helmet away from me or I'll redirect my next Ichneumon into your face."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 02:54:00 pm

Dom sighed and shook her head. "Dude, all I'm going to say about that is if you don't have a lower jaw it's going to be hard to do anything like that. That and your spine will be broken in so many places I doubt you... No, you know what? I'm done with that line of thought."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 02:55:58 pm

"Alright, I'll put it in someone else's shower. Or bed. Or toilet" >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 03:25:18 pm

Draignan, I'm full aware they can't hew through steel. I also realize we're not going to be able to vacuum-seal the door we just screwed up, and there may very well be room for the ants to slip through.
*misunderstanding facepalm*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 03:38:38 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 03:25:18 pm

Draignan, I'm full aware they can't hew through steel. I also realize we're not going to be able to vacuum-seal the door we just screwed up, and there may very well be room for the ants to slip through.
*misunderstanding facepalm*

First, you can't vacuum seal it but you can get damn close, close enough that it doesn't matter. The circuit that powers the electro-magnet that locks the door has been burned through, not the entire door.

Second, closing the door to Mavaren gardens would only serve to exacerbate the problem by locking yourself in a rapidly cooling room while the ants continue to spill into the main of the complex, which was the primary source of the facepalm.

 

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 04:29:30 pm

Dominique Wakeman & Tarran Smith

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 03:30:07 am

Dom finished her work on Tarran, put the medkit away, and walked out into the corridor. "Oh, fuck that," she said upon seeing the ants. She immediately moved to the other door and started wrenching it closed; she wasn't about to let those insect assholes get down here, too.

Quote from: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 03:32:49 am

"OW! DOM, GODDAMMIT PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TAKE SOME LESSONS IN CAREFULNESS. Urgh. Anyway, we really should close that door. Now."

Close the door to the outside, quick.

[Int 4, Dex 2, Fight 2+1, Luck 2 +5 34/20 (+10 HP)] Dom finish up patching the wounds -the ones that she created- on Tarran and starts to pack up as Harry hauls the protesting door the rest of the way open. Cautiously Dominique takes point with Harry and walk into the corridor, there's a little light coming in from the corridor leading back up to the chapel but once again you don't really feel you need it that much. At least not to tell you that floor is covered in very confused ants.

Cursing like a fluent day laborer she purposefully steps on an as many of them as she can while stepping across the hall to close the door. Tarran despite just having been patched follows her out, crunching across a surprising number of ants himself on the way over. [Dominique Str 2+1+1 + P.Kinetics 4+1 + Tarran Strength 2 + p.Kinetics 2+1 Vs Difficulty 4 Pass] The two of you manage to slide the door to the chapel hall shut easily, pushing it together as tight as you can. Without activating the magnetics you won't be able to lock it together, but that's hardly a problem. Ants aren't famous for their door opening abilities.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 09:47:13 am

"OH, !@#$! NOT THE ANTS AGAIN!" James frantically helped them close the door securely. "Guys! A mesed up door like this isn't going to hold them in very well! It's only going to be a bit of a distraction! We need something hot or explosive, or one of you use those psionic powers of yours!"

You panic wildly like a chicken with its head cut off, running into the corridor and jumping up and down on the ants on the floor. In hindsight keeping your cool might have been a better option, still this is awfully cathartic.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 02:25:23 pm

"Well, Saun'll be glad it's being used to kill someone painfully. I'm going to scoop up some of the ants in it, psionically agitate them then pour them on a victim"

As an idea strikes you you take Sauns old helmet out of pack, judging by the smell you should have washed it when you had the chance back at the colony. You then attempt to herd the ants into the helmet, [Dex 4] through a combination of scaring and scooping you manage to collect almost a pound of ants. After that though it becomes more than difficulty to keep them in the helmet, you'll need a lid of some kind if you want to carry them in you pack.

(Helmet Half full of ants.)

---

Ashely Fey & Company

Quote from: wolfchild on July 19, 2011, 05:36:24 am

Assist in closing the door "whats the panic with the ants?"

The others seem to have the door closing thing under control, instead you make a few inquiries as to their strange aversion to ants. It would appear that they were, ridiculous as it seems, attacked by ants in the past. From what you hear it was fairly bad and they made it out with the help of a squad mate who is no longer present.

Status Warnings
Tarran is at <50% Health
Taric is at <50% Health

Temperature
45 F, Mavaren Gardens
70 F, Main Facility

Turn Notes,

Tarran is opening a door
Taric is collecting bugs.
Dominique is opening a door
Powder is killing ants

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (2), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 80/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

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Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 04:35:05 pm

"Well, now that we have nothing to do... let's randomly go down the hallway!" *Flips clip* "It's face #1, I'm sure of it. Let's go that way." Tarran heads to the east like a idiot... an idiot with a plan.  Not really, he has no plan, he just likes to think that he has a plan.

Go east For Great Justice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 04:39:12 pm

"Face #1?" Dom asked with a raised eyebrow. "You and Taric are both starting to talk strangely." Nevertheless she drew her Jormungandr and fell into step beside Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 04:41:29 pm

"His name is bob." Tarran said obviously not seriously. "He says things to me." He says even less seriously.

"More seriously, I'm just randomly picking a direction." Tarran rolls his eyes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 04:44:06 pm

"Hey, does anyone have anything to help me keep these ants in the helmet or do I get to put them down someone's uniform?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 04:45:38 pm

"I don't have anything. Pour 'em down someone's uniform for me. Namely yours."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 04:46:57 pm

"Ohh, looks like I have a volunteer" Taric grins evil-y at Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 04:48:26 pm

Tarran jabs Taricus in the gut in a particularly sensitive area. "Don't, you, dare."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 04:50:00 pm

"Why don't you rip off a sleeve or something and use that as a cloth covering?" Dom suggested. "Also, shut up, we need to keep our ears and eyes peeled."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 04:50:44 pm

"You're asking for it though. And I don't think cloth'll work. Anyone else prefer to have some shread of sanity and help keep these things locked up?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 04:55:33 pm

"Dude. You collected those damn ants. Don't talk to ME about sanity," Dom said. "Anyway I don't think ANY of us are carrying something for an ant farm. Why don't you try to set up a psychic shield or somethin' on the helmet, that should make 'em stay put."

Oh, I just thought of something that made me go :3 immediately. Tarran and I aren't affect by smoke at all anymore, are we? So we can use smoke grenades to even greater advantage now?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 04:57:19 pm

Wait, when were we ever immune to smoke? I kinda forgot/don't think I've ever heard that we were immune.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 05:08:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 04:57:19 pm

Wait, when were we ever immune to smoke? I kinda forgot/don't think I've ever heard that we were immune.

You picked advanced kinesthesia out of your evolutions.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 04:55:33 pm

"Dude. You collected those damn ants. Don't talk to ME about sanity," Dom said. "Anyway I don't think ANY of us are carrying something for an ant farm. Why don't you try to set up a psychic shield or somethin' on the helmet, that should make 'em stay put."

Oh, I just thought of something that made me go :3 immediately. Tarran and I aren't affect by smoke at all anymore, are we? So we can use smoke grenades to even greater advantage now?

Indeed you can, there are a couple specialized grenades designed specifically for the purpose of disrupting psychic senses but they're in R&D right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 05:08:34 pm

..Nevermind, ninja'd by Draignean himself. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 19, 2011, 07:21:57 pm

"tarric you are insane, from what i have heard of those ants, we want them crispy fried, not on the go" Asley and co bring up the rear of the group, ashley leveling her gun at taric in case he had any funy ideas about where to put the ants

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 09:27:42 pm

Draignean. That was the complete opposite of my action. "Help them close the door"=/= "charge into the hallway".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 10:12:41 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 19, 2011, 09:27:42 pm

Draignean. That was the complete opposite of my action. "Help them close the door"=/= "charge into the hallway".

Your option was nonsensical and previously completed. If you want to lock yourself in a room that's going to bottom out at about -45 F you may confirm and I will change your action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 11:32:45 pm

Upon reading that sounds a bit sharper than I intended, I apologize Powder. The meaning is that I did it for your own good.

Sorry man, been a bit frazzled recently.

PPE Email check edit: I've learned that I'm going to be gone from the 27th to the 29th, so don't expect any updates then or on the 30th when I plan to collapse on my bed, floor, sofa, or cat (depending on proximity) and die for a while.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 11:35:53 pm

Oh no! Our GM is going to die!

...wait, for a while only?

What are you, a robot or an undead thing?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 11:49:43 pm

Undead thing.

I lurch around in the morning and hit things until I find a caffeinated bystander, then I bit them soundly on the neck, sever the carotid artery with my razor sharp wit, and then refine caffeine from their blood until I feel up to the strenuous activity of pouring myself a coke.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 11:52:40 pm

...Remind me to not live around where you live. I don't drink coffee, but sometimes I drink mountain dew. And I also would rather not be randomly hit on the head. :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 11:57:11 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 11:52:40 pm

...Remind me to not live around where you live. I don't drink coffee, but sometimes I drink mountain dew. And I also would rather not be randomly hit on the head. :o

I don't drink coffee either, vile brew designed as an emetic but that someone put on the wrong shelf and it ended up being sold. (Same thing happened with mountain oysters and calf fries.)

Diet coke/pepsi/Dr.pepper or tea for me, coffee only if there is no other alternative and I happen to have milk on hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 20, 2011, 12:05:15 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 11:57:11 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 11:52:40 pm

...Remind me to not live around where you live. I don't drink coffee, but sometimes I drink mountain dew. And I also would rather not be randomly hit on the head. :o

I don't drink coffee either, vile brew designed as an emetic but that someone put on the wrong shelf and it ended up being sold. (Same thing happened with mountain oysters and calf fries.)

Diet coke/pepsi/Dr.pepper or tea for me, coffee only if there is no other alternative and I happen to have milk on hand.

I do drink coffey, but i understand it's an aquired taste, plus if you have only ever drunk instant i understand why you dislike it

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2011, 12:10:58 am

I lurve coffee myself, as long as there's creamer.milk and sugar for it. :3 That, Dr. Pepper, and these Diet Rite Zero sodas are all I drink. Hell, some days I have to drink an entire pot of coffee by myself just to have any energy at all. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 20, 2011, 12:17:28 am

Did I seriously just unintentionally start a talk about coffee and soda?

Jeez, it's so easy to derail things around these forums. >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2011, 12:19:10 am

Eh, I think it's just 'cause all of us like to talk about random things. I had to stop myself from asking about Draignean's cat, for example. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 20, 2011, 12:23:13 am

Quote from: wolfchild on July 20, 2011, 12:05:15 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 19, 2011, 11:57:11 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 11:52:40 pm

...Remind me to not live around where you live. I don't drink coffee, but sometimes I drink mountain dew. And I also would rather not be randomly hit on the head. :o

I don't drink coffee either, vile brew designed as an emetic but that someone put on the wrong shelf and it ended up being sold. (Same thing happened with mountain oysters and calf fries.)

Diet coke/pepsi/Dr.pepper or tea for me, coffee only if there is no other alternative and I happen to have milk on hand.

I do drink coffey, but i understand it's an aquired taste, plus if you have only ever drunk instant i understand why you dislike it

Aye, tried to acquire it but never felt enough desire to attain the ability to sip de-greaser at a table to get much beyond ordering it once or twice at a restaurant. (Which I'm sure used instant coffee considering the class of restaurant I favor..)

I also attempted to drink it black when I was attempting to build an immunity to it, which in hindsight was not the smartest move of my life.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2011, 12:19:10 am

Eh, I think it's just 'cause all of us like to talk about random things. I had to stop myself from asking about Draignean's cat, for example. ^^;

Small, jet black, found in a parking lot when it was so young that its belly dragged the ground. It is now adolescent, has a passion for sleeping on my head and wakes me up in the morning by biting me sharply on the nose.

EDIT: Also wolf, would you kindly make an action?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2011, 01:02:45 am

I bet it's cute. :3 Sorry, I love cats. I suppose that's obvious, though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 20, 2011, 01:13:40 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2011, 01:02:45 am

I bet it's cute. :3 Sorry, I love cats. I suppose that's obvious, though...

Remind me to float a picture of her viciously attacking her own tail some time.


ANYWAY, back on mildly thread related topics...

If you came to the end of a corridor marked for "Primary Staff Residences" which split both north and south, which of the two paths would you take? (Doing this now to save an extraneous turn.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 20, 2011, 01:17:22 am

*Coin flip*

North.

Anyway, see 'ya guys the day after tomorrow if you ignored the post saying I was being kidnapped by my father into camping.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2011, 01:19:49 am

I should see about getting pictures of my own cats sometime. ^^ And Dom would follow Tarran north, of course.

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Post by: wolfchild on July 20, 2011, 03:06:42 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 20, 2011, 12:23:13 am

EDIT: Also wolf, would you kindly make an action?

Quote from: wolfchild on July 19, 2011, 07:21:57 pm

"tarric you are insane, from what i have heard of those ants, we want them crispy fried, not on the go" Asley and co bring up the rear of the group, ashley leveling her gun at taric in case he had any funy ideas about where to put the ants

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 20, 2011, 01:09:56 pm

James ran for his life away from the ants. "Swaaarrrm aaanntttssssss!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 04:47:29 pm

*poke*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 23, 2011, 07:34:59 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 04:47:29 pm

*poke*

Silence Naughty Lady of the Night!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 07:38:58 pm

Hey, My charater here isn't female. Unless that's going to change :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 23, 2011, 07:42:04 pm

If Taricus changes into a girl, someone had better get me a lifetime of mind bleach...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 07:43:45 pm

You might want to save that for when he turns into an animal >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 23, 2011, 07:44:38 pm

My mind isn't as afraid of that for some reason.

Wait, when are you going to turn into an animal?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on July 23, 2011, 07:46:47 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 23, 2011, 07:42:04 pm

If Taricus changes into a girl, someone had better get me a lifetime of mind bleach...

use this on him/her instead to prevent it from spreading

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://ero74178953.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/armageddon1.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 23, 2011, 07:47:32 pm

No, it is not.


Sorry guys, I bought the Monty Python complete edition (Every single episode ever aired plus the German ones) so I've been... pythoned for a little while.

Regardless, I'm making the map for you lot now.

Quote from: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 07:43:45 pm

You might want to save that for when he turns into an animal >:3

Taricus, do bear in mind that I am in fact more horribly twisted than you could ever hope to be. I can do worse than kill you and laugh about it later.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 07:48:08 pm

Like what?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on July 23, 2011, 07:50:18 pm

make ants munch on his "jewels" :3? whilst unmentionable horrors from beyond makes him an portal eternally giving birth to demons?

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Post by: Tarran on July 23, 2011, 07:51:29 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 23, 2011, 07:47:32 pm

Sorry guys, I bought the Monty Python complete edition (Every single episode ever aired plus the German ones) so I've been... pythoned for a little while.

Bah, it's okay, I haven't gotten to starting my promised Sci-fi RTD so I'm not complaining. But I promise, it will be out... once I get all the goddamn rules down. D:

Quote from: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 07:48:08 pm

Like what?

You are a fool.

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Post by: Draignean on July 23, 2011, 08:26:59 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 07:48:08 pm

Like what?

You forget, I know your weakness...

Think back Taric, think waayy back.

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2011, 10:31:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 15, 2011, 10:29:45 pm

Even we must have standards.

...You're saying rick-rolling Hoke is worse than making people feel like porn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 08:41:53 pm

Yeah, but that's what's left of my common sense kicking in. I'd prefer not to have our ship crashed because of such actions...

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Post by: Draignean on July 23, 2011, 11:10:10 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 23, 2011, 08:41:53 pm

Yeah, but that's what's left of my common sense kicking in. I'd prefer not to have our ship crashed because of such actions...

Well then it's the sunshine cabin or catholic school for you.

Damnit I'm having a case of Naughty Writer's block...

Never one to neglect her rear

Not one to be taken from behind

Cautious of an assault from the rear...

No matter how many ways I write it sounds like innuendo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 23, 2011, 11:17:10 pm

How about "Careful to not have assholes be assholes"

Oh dammit I... HAHAHAHA oh jeez, I wasn't even trying.

Umm...

"Always cautious, even when approached from behind"?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 23, 2011, 11:23:46 pm

What's wrong with simply "always keeping an eye on her surroundings?" And yeah, I too like the 'you'd better guard your rear, because I'm about to penetrate your defenses' line from BLGT. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 24, 2011, 12:34:59 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on July 19, 2011, 04:35:05 pm

"Well, now that we have nothing to do... let's randomly go down the hallway!" *Flips clip* "It's face #1, I'm sure of it. Let's go that way." Tarran heads to the east like a idiot... an idiot with a plan.  Not really, he has no plan, he just likes to think that he has a plan.

Go east For Great Justice.

Faced with the intersection and lacking spare change you toss one of your clips in the air, based on undefinable features on the clip you sally forth down east. 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 19, 2011, 04:39:12 pm

"Face #1?" Dom asked with a raised eyebrow. "You and Taric are both starting to talk strangely." Nevertheless she drew her Jormungandr and fell into step beside Tarran.

Right, well at least the boss has a plan, the fact that the plan was divined by consulting some ammunition was a little strange though... Walking at the head of the column with Tarran you banter briefly to make sure that he hasn't decided to go Grane's way down the rabbit hole, while sarcastic he seems sane enough. Of course your yardstick for measuring sanity has gotten a little screwed recently.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on July 19, 2011, 04:44:06 pm

"Hey, does anyone have anything to help me keep these ants in the helmet or do I get to put them down someone's uniform?"

Your attempt to find a way to contain your ant-bomb is met with sarcasm and not so veiled hostility from the others. Despite their taunting you hold off on throwing it at one of them, instead you apply your enormous brain to the problem of containing them! [Int 2+1] Well, you could make a covering out of medical wraps and wound sealant... It would take a bit of work and a couple layers but it should do fine as long as they don't get really agitated while inside the helmet. Other than that you seem to be suffering from a case of genius' block as far as solutions go.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 20, 2011, 01:09:56 pm

James ran for his life away from the ants. "Swaaarrrm aaanntttssssss!"

Despite the fact that the number of ants on the ground is no real danger you feel the beginnings of panic set in, you REALLY don't like ants now. Even as the group moves along the corridor you tend to hang back with the newcomers, away from Taric and his helmet of ants.   

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 19, 2011, 07:21:57 pm

"tarric you are insane, from what i have heard of those ants, we want them crispy fried, not on the go" Asley and co bring up the rear of the group, ashley leveling her gun at taric in case he had any funy ideas about where to put the ants

Putting your group in the rearguard position at the tail of the column Jordan and Harry walk backwards while you keep an eye on the one with the strange ideas and the helmet full of ants.

---

All

It's dark as a closet now that the door back to the surface has been closed, and you're left with nothing to do but play follow the leader. After a moment Tarran calls a halt from the head of the column as he tries to decide which branch of yet another intersection to take.

"Well, what now Fearless leader?" Taric says after a moment of peering at the profusion of darkness.
Tarran shrugs "Doesn't really matter, both of them head to the Staff quarters."

There is a moment of pause as pretty much everyone but Dom looks at Tarran in surprise.

Ashley is the first one to question Tarran's sudden knowledge. "And how do know where we're going if you've never been here before?" The question is polite but edged.
"Well there's a plaque on the wall that says 'Primary Staff Quarters, Wings A and B'." Tarran says as he rifles through his pack for another clip and tosses it in the air. "Not exactly rocket science. It's face #2, we go left." 

The group moves forward as Tarran sets off again, everyone peering about in turn for the plaque he mentioned. Except for Dom who saw it when Tarran did nobody else is able to see anything other than the slightly greater blackness of the wall and the lesser dark of the path ahead.

As you turn down the corridor the first difference is the pair of glowing red lights on the right hand wall. As you approach you realize that the lights are the lock indicators for a pair of doors. The hall itself ends immediately after the second door. [Intuition 6+1] Out of idle curiosity as much as anything else Taric swipes the card he found past both indicators as he nears them. Yhe first predictably beeps its denial, the panel at the end of the hall though turns green and speaks in a friendly (If a little distorted) female voice when Taric passes the card through it.

"Welcome back Head Sequence Analyst Ivanov, it's been 372 days, 9 hours, and 37 minutes since you've been home. Remember, Overworking is detrimental to your health. Please consider taking a break from your busy schedule to improve your efficiency." 

With that the door slides open.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (2), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 138/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 80/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Wet, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/6287/65195806.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 24, 2011, 12:58:19 am

I would say at this point Dom considers only herself and Ashley to be sane. :P

"What, are you guys blind or somethin'?" Dom asked. "I can see just fine too." They WERE all walking very carefully, like they couldn't see anything... except Tarran, who insisted on throwing clips around and calling them faces. Maybe it was some rebel thing, she didn't know anything about it after all. It didn't seem like there was any danger at the moment as they took the left turn, but that was no reason to drop her guard... especially when Taric managed to open a door with the keycard he had found. "I'll go first. Boss, you cover me, OK?" she said, then entered and kept her eyes to the right, on the doors.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 24, 2011, 01:06:20 am

"'Overworking is detrimental to your health'. AI, would you please have some goddamn sense and realise that absolutely no-one can survive 372 days of continuous work without going insane or die?" Tarran says to the AI while bobbing his head to the left and right.

"I'm with you, Dom. I'd suggest getting your Abassy out and also keeping your smoke grenade ready in case they lay down heavy weapons in the hall or they charge us suddenly." Tarran says, wielding his Jormungandr. He then realizes he has 3 Chimera pistols and he isn't three-handed. He drops the two unloaded ones.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 24, 2011, 03:43:28 am

"How are you guys able to see so well? is it something to do with your freaky mind powers, but if so why is it only you and Tarran who can dom?" After this question Ash keeps her boys in rearguard but readies her Leanishae and stands next to the door, prepapairing to give Dom cover fire if neccisary

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 24, 2011, 03:49:20 am

"I hadn't thought about that," Dom answered. "Maybe it IS some weird by-product of our psionics. Then again, Taric doesn't seem to be affected by it..." Could be because he doesn't seem to use the same kind we do. Me and boss use physical stuff while it looks like Taric's more mental. That made sense. "Hey, yeah, I think you're right Ash. Well, I'll keep an eye out for you and yours, all right?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 24, 2011, 03:55:46 am

"Well, it must manifest itself differently in each of us. Sort of like each person has their own personality. Some could move asteroids with their mind, some could make you feel like a porn magazine." Tarran looks at Taric. "For me, I don't know what happened, I just suddenly started 'knowing' where things are. Heck, a while ago, I even shattered things quite a distance from my fist before with a simple slam. I guess I just have some sort of dormant Psionics that once and a while pop up and help me do absolutely crazy shit."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 24, 2011, 04:48:40 am

"Ah. So these guys only got suited last year then? Nice to know that they'll have modern weaponry." Enter the room.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 24, 2011, 04:52:55 am

"'Nice to know that they'll have modern weaponry'? I really hope you're being sarcastic. Because it only means bad things for us."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 24, 2011, 04:54:23 am

"You know how this works sir. We'll kill them, and thus it's our weapons they're carrying."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 24, 2011, 05:04:52 am

"After we get shot with them several times. Logic, son."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 24, 2011, 06:02:08 am

"yea, i would rather them NOT have better weapons than we have, once were out of here il think about making something nice for the people i think deserve them, so far that is, other than my team, DOM and Tarran, i wouldnt trust James to not shoot HIMSELF and i have no idea how Taric's mind works, plus after that stunt he pulled in there he's gonna have to make one doozy of an apology before i even THINK about custom making anything for him"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 24, 2011, 06:56:33 am

"Which stunt?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 24, 2011, 07:32:28 am

"You know, what you did while unconcious dont try to be coy"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 24, 2011, 09:58:04 am

"You know does anyone here actually know what we're doing? I mean we're just flipping clips of ammunition here. Seriously? We should probably discuss what we're doing before we just randomly walk off. I mean seriously."

OOC: Dom doesn't think James is sane?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 24, 2011, 10:08:00 am

"You aren't being too helpful about it you know..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 24, 2011, 10:13:52 am

I don't think she's made her mind up about him yet, Powder. :P Probably tipped towards sane at the moment, but he did charge into a bunch of ants for no reason...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 24, 2011, 12:35:36 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 24, 2011, 09:58:04 am

"You know does anyone here actually know what we're doing? I mean we're just flipping clips of ammunition here. Seriously? We should probably discuss what we're doing before we just randomly walk off. I mean seriously."

"We have absolutely no idea where to go to find Hoke, and absolutely have no idea where anything is. You go and try and make up a plan."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:02:27 pm

"Well, you could help me reapir this bro- I think I have an idea." Tie broken pad to helmet to keep the ants in it while I think of a better solution/container.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 25, 2011, 08:11:27 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:02:27 pm

"Well, you could help me reapir this bro- I think I have an idea." Tie broken pad to helmet to keep the ants in it while I think of a better solution/container.

Dude, not going to work.

The pad is the size of a fully grown male's outstretched palm, so think Really REALLY advanced tablet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:20:18 pm

Well, fuck. Atleast I thought of it though.

And I bumped this without using bump :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:25:28 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:20:18 pm

And I bumped this without using bump :P

*Bumps ship-sized Railgun into you and fires it*

Unfortunately for you I'm not as merciful.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:26:34 pm

Hate to say it, but you missed :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2011, 08:27:48 pm

"Yeah, you have to wait more than five minutes for a bump, boss."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:42:44 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:26:34 pm

Hate to say it, but you missed :P

Did I mention I stuck a big magnet on you?

That shot should be coming around in a little bit... :P

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2011, 08:27:48 pm

"Yeah, you have to wait more than five minutes for a bump, boss."

"...What the hell are you talking about?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:44:25 pm

*Hears a dent in the wall.*

Huh, guess you were right about that. Lucky that I had an iron wall and non-stick polymer armour.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:46:31 pm

*Wall falls on Taricus and me*

You idiot. You should've put up supports rather than leave it unsupported.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:50:08 pm

Hey, you shot it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2011, 08:50:55 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:42:44 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2011, 08:27:48 pm

"Yeah, you have to wait more than five minutes for a bump, boss."

"...What the hell are you talking about?"

Ultra-Pedantic Response: Taric posted at 8:20, you at 8:25 my time. :P

Not-So-Boring Response: "Damn it boss!" *famous last words as entire facility collapses*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:55:01 pm

"I hate you all anyway so I regret nothing but my death. I don't regret you guys' deaths." *Squish*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:56:45 pm

Bah! By dying, I LOSE my regrets!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:57:28 pm

Besides never getting that power armor. Am I right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2011, 08:57:55 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:55:01 pm

"I hate you all anyway so I regret nothing but my death. I don't regret you guys' deaths." *Squish*

 :'( :'( :'(

You're not my bro anymore x3 combo.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:58:29 pm

Hey, this conversation is OOC, the regret here is that it died due to author existance faliure :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 09:00:40 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2011, 08:57:55 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:55:01 pm

"I hate you all anyway so I regret nothing but my death. I don't regret you guys' deaths." *Squish*

 :'( :'( :'(

You're not my bro anymore x3 combo.

You're not a bro in the game. You're a gal. :P

Ed: I sort of feel stupid right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2011, 09:03:19 pm

That can happen. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 26, 2011, 01:38:35 am

Quote from: Taricus on July 25, 2011, 08:58:29 pm

Hey, this conversation is OOC, the regret here is that it died due to author existance faliure :P

It's been all of two days since my last post, author existence failure my perky buttocks....

Quote from: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 09:00:40 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2011, 08:57:55 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 25, 2011, 08:55:01 pm

"I hate you all anyway so I regret nothing but my death. I don't regret you guys' deaths." *Squish*

 :'( :'( :'(

You're not my bro anymore x3 combo.

You're not a bro in the game. You're a gal. :P

Ed: I sort of feel stupid right now.

I actually thought serious was a girl for the longest time, it was slight mental gear shift when I realized he wasn't.

Anyway, I promise updates before I leave, (Wēdnes dæg) I'm attempting to add interactive tips to the map. (Make the Tokens into  Scroll over points that fold out for portraits, health, weapon, etc)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 26, 2011, 02:12:21 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 26, 2011, 01:38:35 am

I actually thought serious was a girl for the longest time, it was slight mental gear shift when I realized he wasn't.

Eh, my gender isn't all that important (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Asexuality) in all honesty, especially online. :3 I just think blatant innuendo is hilarious and female characters tend to be more interesting to play than male ones. Just think of me as Eric Idle's character in "Wink Wink Nudge Nudge" if he didn't actually care and was just messing with Terry Jones. :D Anyway, I look forward to the updates to the map.

(Sorry for the TVTropes link but that's about the only way I figured I could get the point across. ^^; Just mouse over it or quote the post to see where it leads, don't click on it and lose fifteen hours of your life.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Zako on July 26, 2011, 02:34:36 am

Oh god... OH GOD!

Ah actually, it's all cool. You can be a guy in rl if you want serious. I can understand why you want to play a girl from time to time, it's a nice change from being guys all the time in games. I once made a female NE rogue in WoW simply because of the eye tatoos and I thought that they were the only ones that could do flips.

Little did I realise that the men could do flips as well...  :'(

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 26, 2011, 02:39:20 am

O.o What do you mean, "if you want?" Do I have to post pics now to prove I'm a guy? :P I just shaved yesterday; my beard/stubble looks like crap right now so I'm not sure if I want to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 26, 2011, 03:54:06 am

Dom: Move down hall, maybe kick down a door or two.
Tarran: Yell at the automated response system and support Dom
Ash: Support Dom and belittle James' abilities with firearms
James: Buck for Command
Taric: Continue thinking about ways to make an ant grenade out of his dead squaddy's helmet.

James, you need a more specific action or I'll default you to something interesting.

Taric, you might a new one since I'm going off an implied action as your primary was unfeasible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 26, 2011, 04:19:48 am

Sounds about right. While we're yelling at Powder, post in ASL. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 26, 2011, 04:56:58 am

Actually, My first action was entering the room though the door that just opened...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 26, 2011, 05:01:11 am

Yeah, but that's automatic and all of us are doing that. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 26, 2011, 05:04:52 am

Actively search the area.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 26, 2011, 05:31:14 am

Technically it's a hall with four doors going south (Why do I even make these maps anyway? :( ), not a single individual room. Searching the hallway will yield minimal results.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 26, 2011, 05:46:34 am

Well, the thing for me personally is that I constantly forget about the map.

I have no idea why, it's just not that noticeable.

But, when I really need it, it's useful.

Maybe you should try an ASCIIDraw map instead of making a full-fledged map image every turn if it's really time consuming? It's a lot easier for internal base areas, and I know that, at the very least I can read ASCII art.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 26, 2011, 05:57:36 am

Check the doors on the interior of the hallway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 26, 2011, 07:12:56 am

you got my action about right, the be-littleing was just banter from what my character knows of james, but i dotn see it having an effect even if you rolled for it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 26, 2011, 11:29:48 am

Go down the hall, searching the doors and stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 27, 2011, 02:08:21 am

Guys, it looks like I'm going to have to break that promise for the update... It's 2 AM and I have to leave in four hours, I'll update when I get back but I have to get some sleep now.

:( Sorry all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 27, 2011, 02:09:59 am

'Tis okay.

You'll be gone until the 30th, right? Well, I'll likely have my own Sci-fi out by then, waiting for you. :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2011, 02:11:16 am

Indeed. Get some rest, dude. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 27, 2011, 02:13:28 am

^ agreed, not much else to say exept that i want a spot in yours tarran if i have not already

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 27, 2011, 02:15:50 am

Bad news 'bout that... I believe it's all reserved. I'm going for 6 players, 5 reserved in Westlands (yes, I'm biased towards my players [mostly SC, Taric, and D], so what?) and I reserved V-Norric when he was thinking of a sci-fi setting (which didn't turn out, but it doesn't matter).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 27, 2011, 03:06:05 am

well put me first in the waitinglist then

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 30, 2011, 03:00:22 pm

Listening to Vitamin String Quartet will waste almost as many hours of your life as Tvtropes. You haven't heard Disturbed's Get Down With the Sickness until you've heard it performed by string quartet.

Anyway, I'm back, I'm working, and with the exception of a strong desire to sleep until 2 PM tomorrow I feel fine.

So, TO ACTION! Forward Pagan Soldiers!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 30, 2011, 03:08:07 pm

Whohoo!

And, uhhh, I was wrong about my comment 5 posts ago. Sorry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 30, 2011, 03:34:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 30, 2011, 03:08:07 pm

And, uhhh, I was wrong about my comment 5 posts ago. Sorry.

It's all good, if you need a hand with it just send me a PM.


Also, my venture into the field of interactive maps my not be entirely fruitless. I dusted of my copy of maptools and have been toying with it to see if it has the capabilities I need. It's looking promising.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 02:46:38 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on July 24, 2011, 01:06:20 am

"'Overworking is detrimental to your health'. AI, would you please have some goddamn sense and realise that absolutely no-one can survive 372 days of continuous work without going insane or die?" Tarran says to the AI while bobbing his head to the left and right.

"I'm with you, Dom. I'd suggest getting your Abassy out and also keeping your smoke grenade ready in case they lay down heavy weapons in the hall or they charge us suddenly." Tarran says, wielding his Jormungandr. He then realizes he has 3 Chimera pistols and he isn't three-handed. He drops the two unloaded ones.

You vent a bit of frustration at the disembodied voice, but no response comes back to you. Not so much an AI then, just a standard action and reaction program. Grimacing at the calm and deliberate insanity of the machine you strip off your excess weaponry and pull your assault rifle to your shoulder as you clear the corridor with Dom.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 24, 2011, 12:58:19 am

"What, are you guys blind or somethin'?" Dom asked. "I can see just fine too." They WERE all walking very carefully, like they couldn't see anything... except Tarran, who insisted on throwing clips around and calling them faces. Maybe it was some rebel thing, she didn't know anything about it after all. It didn't seem like there was any danger at the moment as they took the left turn, but that was no reason to drop her guard... especially when Taric managed to open a door with the keycard he had found. "I'll go first. Boss, you cover me, OK?" she said, then entered and kept her eyes to the right, on the doors.

Odd though it was to be able to see when most of the others couldn't you aren't one to look a gift horse in the mouth. Your brain sidetracks for a moment to wonder what that even means, you've never even heard of anyone who ever got a gift horse... You shake your head after a moment, hell, it didn't matter where the damn saying came from right now you just need to shoot anything that moved and wasn't one of the team.

The corridor however ends as abruptly as you first believed, it's featureless on the north wall but has four sets of doors on the opposite side. The doors have a simple press handle and no visible external locking mechanism, they don't look as if they were ever powered so as long as they aren't locked from the inside you should be able to open one easily.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 24, 2011, 03:43:28 am

"How are you guys able to see so well? is it something to do with your freaky mind powers, but if so why is it only you and Tarran who can dom?" After this question Ash keeps her boys in rearguard but readies her Leanishae and stands next to the door, prepapairing to give Dom cover fire if neccisary

You leave Jordan and Harry behind as you carefully advance to the front, as your shoulder clips the edge of the door that Dom and Tarran went through you finally give voice to your question about how the hell Tarran is able to lead them anywhere. After a brief exchange with Dominique it's revealed that they almost as little information on it as you do.

Brilliant. You've got Mission impossible to go and kill the insane progenitor of your kind, who you get to by way of a labyrinthine facility that seems to be infested with anomalous biosuit wearing gunmen, but wait, there's more! You also get to do it with the surprise assistance of a mostly insane group of 'psychics' who appear to have no clue what they themselves are capable of.

And you're not even getting paid for this shit. 

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on July 24, 2011, 04:48:40 am

"Ah. So these guys only got suited last year then? Nice to know that they'll have modern weaponry." Enter the room.

You unfeelingly note one of the potential benefits of these people getting iced relatively close to the present, Tarran however seems to feel there's something wrong with your observation though. Pansy. [Intuition 1] You flail pretty blindly at the part of the hall where Tarran said there was a door, you miss wildly and jam your pointer finger while you grope the wall. You designate a new pointer finger on the spot and use it liberally.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 26, 2011, 11:29:48 am

Go down the hall, searching the doors and stuff.

Grumbling about Tarran's poor planning skills you check the first door on the right, [Intuition 6] you don't really see much sense in there being an ambush waiting behind it, after all they had no idea you were coming -To the best of your knowledge- and even if they did get ambushes seated already you find it unlikely that they'd put one in a random room in a corridor that has to be unlocked with a keycard that you might find. Shrugging you squeeze the handle and push the door delicately aside while Taric swears vigorously off to your left.

The darkness of the room isn't quite complete, you can see small red and green indicator lights farther in, though they illuminate nothing. Groping around to your left and right you hands grasp around something that you don't quite believe at first. You move your hands over it quickly, praying that it has a reserve cell and not just a circuit to facility power. After a long moment of groping you find the switch and press it in, and the light explodes into brilliance.  [End 2] Unfortunately you had your eyes open while you worked, and your dilated pupils are blinded by the sudden transition from full dark to looking directly into a light. Staggering you cry out and press your palms into your eyes and blunder back into a cabinet, drawing Tarran, Ash, and Dom back to the commotion.

(Dazzled, Affected as if Half blind for 2 turns.)

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (2), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Mavaren Gardens

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 128/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Mavaren Gardens,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 80/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Mavaren Gardens, Drying out, incredibly Smelly. Dazzled (2), The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4193/37167520.png)

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 02:59:58 am

"Shit," Dom cursed under her breath as James yelled out. "Hold on, we're coming!" she yelled, running into the room he had opened and quickly sweeping it for hostiles. If there were any, they had already vanished, and she lowered the rifle. "You all right dude?" she asked, putting a hand on James's shoulder to steady him. "Thought for sure you were a goner, man." Sure that he was going to be all right, she investigated the room for ammo, keycards, armor, a computer terminal, anything that might prove useful... although if she found a terminal she would point it out to Taric rather than fool with it herself. He had said he was a hacker way back when they first arrived on this planet... moon... thing, after all, so he'd do better with it than she would.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 03:02:33 am

"Whoa, who found the disco room?" Tarran said jokingly, sarcastically, and semi-seriously.

Tarran gently shoved James out of his way and carefully entered the room, avoiding looking directly at the light, only looking at the lit sections of the room until his eyes adjusted. See what's going on in this funky room.

Also, it's been a while and, are the other three doors locked, are they unlocked, or have we no idea?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 03:06:36 am

I think they're unlocked. Powder's opened easily and all the rest are the same type, with a press handle. Just assuming, but I'm certain that's correct. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 05:09:46 am

Can I join in? I just finished reading this whole thread and:  :o


(Weaponized porn? Ants-in-a-helmet-grenade? PERVERT AI? This is gonna be fun!)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 05:12:19 am

"*Random swearing*, Damned door..." Enter the room slowly.

@Pyro: Another convert, MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 05:14:01 am

Oh dear god no Pyro save yourself before Taricus does... IT again. And again. And again...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 05:16:08 am

Who says I can't do worse?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 05:17:05 am

...Back to the closet wit- Wait, competition?!

Yeah, we're buggered.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 05:18:53 am

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

(Nah, you are still gonna be competition free, Taric. I'm going for heavy support. Think HMG, Sniper, rocket launcher, etc.)

Also, what all guns are ya'll missing images for?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 05:22:16 am

*Cocks pistol*

I am this close.

*Aims at own head*

Please, please don't make me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 05:29:29 am

What, you're just ending yourself rather then taking us with you? That's strangly kind of you :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 05:32:35 am

He's not being kind. He's noticing the Immortal suites have a tag on them: Property of Pyrodesu Industries.

Part of my BIO:
(... I WAS CEO there. Then my anti-technocrat work got leaked. They're still using my name though!)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 05:37:22 am

Quote from: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 05:29:29 am

What, you're just ending yourself rather then taking us with you? That's strangly kind of you :P

Did I mention this gun fires mini-nukes?

And I locked all the doors?

And sent us into space, towards the sun?

Yeah.



Also, I missed this edit:

Quote from: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 05:18:53 am

Also, what all guns are ya'll missing images for?

Not really sure. I think everything but the Abassy, Basilisk (outdated non-PMG image from me, will be updated sometime), Chimera, Dybbuk, Ichneumon (outdated non-PMG image, will update), Jormungandr (outdated non-PMG image, will update), Kapre, Laelaps (outdated non-PMG image, will update), Leanashe (outdated non-PMG image, will update), Piru, Wolfkin, and Sleipnir are not done yet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 05:48:13 am

I know there isn't one for the Fuath, so: (http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3505/fuathriotsupressioncarb.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/fuathriotsupressioncarb.jpg/)

Also, for a possible Inchumon: (http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2060/longshotsniper.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/longshotsniper.jpg/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 05:55:20 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 05:48:13 am

Also, for a possible Inchumon: (http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2060/longshotsniper.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/longshotsniper.jpg/)

Too small for my tastes. :3 It'd work good for a different sniper, though.

Yes, I have to bully people because the Inchumon is my baby who can blast people through doors without even trying. Just let me work on my baby and visualize it in my own image of snipyness.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 06:02:50 am

Yeah, Tarran and I got attached to our guns. :3 He's got the Ichneumon, and I've got the Abassy... maybe the Fuath. I've already kinda got them as a high caliber revolver (specifically Barry Burton's in RE1 Remake) and the chemical thrower in Bioshock as canon in my head. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 06:12:22 am

Alright. Here's a Basilisk: (http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5093/basiliskrifle.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/basiliskrifle.jpg/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 06:18:53 am

The stuff behind the grip seems way too large to get a good grip on with a normal hand. What are they, anyway?

In addition, the open spot in the center of the weapon looks rather fragile.

Other than that, it looks fine. Though you really didn't need to do it, I would've gotten around to updating it... eventually. >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 06:38:02 am

That's the battery.

<_<
>_>

Here, then:(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/162/basilisk2u.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/basilisk2u.jpg/)
Moved the battery, added another focusing element (The bit you said looked fragile..).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on July 31, 2011, 07:20:11 am

looks awesome to me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 07:28:19 am

I like it. Any plans for a shotgun? The squad could do with a good one. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 08:12:15 am

An Irin? Here: (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7296/irinparticleshotgun.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/155/irinparticleshotgun.jpg/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on July 31, 2011, 08:59:28 am

maybe that second mag could be removed it looks... i dunno clumsy/in the way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 31, 2011, 11:05:57 am

"Yah! Augh, my eyes... I wasn't really ready for that... Anyway, I found a flashlight" JAmes swung the flashlight around, trying to give it to the nearest party member. "Argh, I can't really see.... I'lll get over it..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 11:09:27 am

Actually that's a lamp Powder.

(Honestly, maps. Not just for entertainment purposes.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 01:23:17 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 06:38:02 am

That's the battery.

<_<
>_>

Here, then:(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/162/basilisk2u.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/basilisk2u.jpg/)
Moved the battery, added another focusing element (The bit you said looked fragile..).

I think it would've been better if you had just covered up the fragile bit completely. Dirt or any other crap that gets in there may effect the weapon. Stray bullets hitting it would likely dislodge the focusing element. Still, doesn't really matter.

And yeah, it looks more usable with the cell moved.

Quote from: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 08:12:15 am

An Irin? Here: (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7296/irinparticleshotgun.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/155/irinparticleshotgun.jpg/)

That cell is absurdly long. And once again, fragile bits.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 02:26:23 pm

Cockatrice Particle Thrower (Now with 100% less fragile bits and oversized batteries!): (http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4240/atriceparticlethrower.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/atriceparticlethrower.jpg/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Zako on July 31, 2011, 04:55:26 pm

Dude, that looks badass. MUCH better than any of the other ones.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 05:06:32 pm

Looks pretty nice, really. Only two questions this time:

Why are the barrels of your guns so spiky? :P

Why the Christmas tree colors on batteries? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 05:07:53 pm

Answer to the last one, IT'S A HOLIDAY PRESENT! (Not likely christmas due to the technocracy)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 05:15:48 pm

I don't really have a problem with fragile bits exposed. I mean, realistically, yeah, that's problem, but in system terms it only will be if we blow a roll really hard. ^^; I do like the look of that particle thrower, though. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 05:25:20 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 05:15:48 pm

I don't really have a problem with fragile bits exposed. I mean, realistically, yeah, that's problem, but in system terms it only will be if we blow a roll really hard. ^^;

Well, you can really only look at it realistically because an image has no effect on an in-game weapon. At all. So you have to find something to base it on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 05:29:53 pm

Eh, that's true too. I just tend to prefer the Rule of Cool.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 05:33:12 pm

Thank god, no TVTropes.

But it's just our tastes I guess. I do prefer the Coolness, but I also prefer realism. So basically, "Real Coolness".

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 05:38:56 pm

That's understandable. ^^ I just tend to gloss over reality 'cause it can be pretty boring, if it's not a major part of the story anyway. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 05:40:41 pm

Damn, that makes me the in between of you two. >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 05:42:03 pm

25, 18, 14. Pervert for funsies, pervert for weapons, straightlaced. You already were the in-between of the two of us, Taric. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 05:56:58 pm

We need something that can do this: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MacrossMissileMassacre

Insane AI in a facility? What facility?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 05:59:05 pm

Oh dear god no, not TVTropes! D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 05:59:54 pm

I'd like to remind you that he stole our sweet ship. And that we can repurpose the base for our own needs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on July 31, 2011, 06:03:03 pm

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LadyOfWar (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LadyOfWar)
Doms classification.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 06:03:24 pm

Yep. I'm also going to go all Punisher/James Earl Cash on this guy when we find him too, if at all possible.

@Ahra: Don't forget this, (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TeamMom) too. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MamaBear)

Edit: Huh. She does use a revolver.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 06:07:34 pm

All right, time for me to finally draw up a character sheet for ya'll.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Neco Ferratum
Appearance: 14 years old, and exactly 64 inches in height, 200 pounds (mostly on the thighs), a round face with eyes that seem to shift hue when he wears different colors, usually with grey mixed in, glasses compensating for a slight nearsightedness. He has dark brown hair, usually cut short and unkempt. The only slightly prominent scar is on the side of his left thumb, a rough J shape resulting from a knife accident, but if you were to look closer at the pale skin, more linear scars are visible, with almost no explanation.
Gender: Male
Profession: Fabricator
Skills:
Intuition:2
Mechanics:1
Marksman:1
Fighting:1
Bio: Having always been curious, Neco did various things in his childhood. He was a Black belt in marshal arts, he was a fast learner, and he could memorize easily with the appropriate material. However, when his parents died in 2011, he dedicated all he had to make sure he could have a life without anything to remember his personal tragedy, because it was one of his experiments that killed his parents. He built a cryogenic capsule for himself, and entered it in the winter of 2012. Only discovered very recently by an Unchained operative, he was defrosted more than 265 years after he stepped in to that pod, and in all that time, even though for him it seemed like no more than a few hours, he realized something: Some of his memories were missing. Almost all of his past, only fragments remaining, lost to time. When he found that, if the Technocracy had found him, he would've been labeled a D-22, he did all he could to get transport to the primary D-22 facility on Epsilon Erandi, eventually finding a way and assisting the Unchained in the revolt and the days after. For his shattered mind, however, the Orientation was a harrowing experience, leaving him catatonic for several weeks after it was performed on him. He also had a very nearly personal experience with an Anti-proton beam as the facility collapsed and The Unchained fled, leading to him being unconscious for most of the trip through the jungle, waking up at Hensfield shortly after Tarran's team left.
Stats:
Strength:2
Dexterity:8
Endurance:2
Charisma:3
Intelligence:8
Willpower:2

Can I get a list of the psionics? The bit in the OP is a little outdated...

And, yes, this is a SERIOUSLY messed up character.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on July 31, 2011, 06:10:02 pm

looks this is tarran here  (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GunsAkimbo)

cant find anything fitting to taric he is... unique.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 06:17:25 pm

At least my character is less screwed up than him. Also, we need http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MoreDakka

And, how do you put a link in a word? I have no idea how to put a link except for hyperlinks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 06:23:31 pm

Quote from: Ahra on July 31, 2011, 06:10:02 pm

looks this is tarran here  (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GunsAkimbo)

cant find anything fitting to taric he is... unique.

Nah, my guy is horrible at dual wielding. He's shot his friends more than his enemies when dual wielding. :P

This is more him:

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FriendlySniper

Quote from: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 06:17:25 pm

And, how do you put a link in a word? I have no idea how to put a link except for hyperlinks.

URL tag. This image: (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/Themes/core/images/bbc/url.gif)

Example. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=unread)

Code: [Select]

[url=http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=unread]Example.[/url]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on July 31, 2011, 06:25:10 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 06:17:25 pm

At least my character is less screwed up than him. Also, we need http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MoreDakka

And, how do you put a link in a word? I have no idea how to put a link except for hyperlinks.

i just did it for the first time... its hard to me atleast

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 06:28:16 pm

@Serious: She also uses a flamethrower (It's equivalent anyway).

And weapontrope for Taric, BFG (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BFG)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 06:33:59 pm

@Taric: Yeah, she does, but it's not my WOC. Speaking of, I may need Taric to take a look at this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPdJgD4xKSM&t=3m6s) gun for me and see if it can be upgraded moar. :3 *back to TVTropes for a bit... gotta mow the lawn soon. :\*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 06:37:52 pm

Rule one of getting Taric to upgrade something: Please post an image rather than a youtube link/

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 06:50:38 pm

:P Obviously I meant the Abassy. I just wanted you to hear BB's amazing voice acting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 06:52:46 pm

At this point I'd say Taric would try and take advantage of this, But then Dom'll call Ash into it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 07:35:01 pm

...take advantage how? >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 07:36:23 pm

Wait, this needs explaining?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 07:38:16 pm

Mainly I was asking so I could determine how harsh the retribution would be. :P Taric could try but it's not really in Dom's character thanks to you lot. ^^ (If you guys had never given me the idea to have her be married she probably wouldn't care since I'd intended her to be a roughneck of sorts.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 07:41:42 pm

Really, I think anything non-lethal is appropriate :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 08:05:55 pm

Spoiler: "Good god that thing is so freaking long and WTF HUGE BARREL" (click to show/hide)

(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3073/ichneumonantiarmorrifleu.png)

I tried to stay true to my first image of the Ichneumon. Which is:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/9113/ichneumonantiarmorrifle.png)

Naturally, this includes an EXTREMELY oversized barrel, despite how unrealistic it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 08:09:33 pm

"Compensating for somethin', boss?" :P Come on, you were practically begging for that with the spoiler title. Seriously though, big ass sniper rifles rule. If a SR can't one-shot the enemy there's no point in it. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 08:11:33 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 08:09:33 pm

"Compensating for somethin', boss?" :P Come on, you were practically begging for that with the spoiler title.

At first, I thought this was one of those generic insults.

Now I realize what you really meant. And facepalmed.

You are a horrible person.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 08:12:16 pm

Just because you're jealous :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 08:18:27 pm

"so freaking long and WTF HUGE" when talking about a gun, which already has certain implications. :P I was just beating everyone else to the punch because if it wasn't me, I'm sure Taric at least would've said something. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 08:23:56 pm

Serious, are you an Elder god? Because you are certainly matching Taricus in insanity when not playing as Dom. And I believe Taricus said yes when I asked him if he was an elder god.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 08:26:02 pm

Hey SC:

ELDER GOD BUDDIES :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on July 31, 2011, 08:29:53 pm

is this here  (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MagnificentBastard) taric

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 08:30:33 pm

OH HELL YEAH!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 08:36:23 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 08:23:56 pm

Serious, are you an Elder god? Because you are certainly matching Taricus in insanity when not playing as Dom. And I believe Taricus said yes when I asked him if he was an elder god.

Hmm? Nah, nothing like that. It's more that I do a lot of things for humor/irony's sake, like all the innuendo; hopefully one of you guys finds it funny, anyway. I try to stay silly and upbeat; we've all seen the few instances when I'm not. ^^; I'm more 'all business' when it comes to actually writing, though, hence the difference in sanity levels.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 08:45:37 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 08:05:55 pm

Naturally, this includes an EXTREMELY oversized barrel, despite how unrealistic it is.

It's 1" sabot round meant for extreme range, not unrealistic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 09:11:44 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 06:07:34 pm

All right, time for me to finally draw up a character sheet for ya'll.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Neco Ferratum
Appearance: 14 years old, and exactly 64 inches in height, 200 pounds (mostly on the thighs), a round face with eyes that seem to shift hue when he wears different colors, usually with grey mixed in, glasses compensating for a slight nearsightedness. He has dark brown hair, usually cut short and unkempt. The only slightly prominent scar is on the side of his left thumb, a rough J shape resulting from a knife accident, but if you were to look closer at the pale skin, more linear scars are visible, with almost no explanation.
Gender: Male
Profession: Fabricator
Skills:
Intuition:2
Mechanics:1
Marksman:1
Fighting:1
Bio: Having always been curious, Neco did various things in his childhood. He was a Black belt in marshal arts, he was a fast learner, and he could memorize easily with the appropriate material. However, when his parents died in 2011, he dedicated all he had to make sure he could have a life without anything to remember his personal tragedy, because it was one of his experiments that killed his parents. He built a cryogenic capsule for himself, and entered it in the winter of 2012. Only discovered very recently by an Unchained operative, he was defrosted more than 265 years after he stepped in to that pod, and in all that time, even though for him it seemed like no more than a few hours, he realized something: Some of his memories were missing. Almost all of his past, only fragments remaining, lost to time. When he found that, if the Technocracy had found him, he would've been labeled a D-22, he did all he could to get transport to the primary D-22 facility on Epsilon Erandi, eventually finding a way and assisting the Unchained in the revolt and the days after. For his shattered mind, however, the Orientation was a harrowing experience, leaving him catatonic for several weeks after it was performed on him. He also had a very nearly personal experience with an Anti-proton beam as the facility collapsed and The Unchained fled, leading to him being unconscious for most of the trip through the jungle, waking up at Hensfield shortly after Tarran's team left.
Stats:
Strength:2
Dexterity:7 +1 Profession Bonus
Endurance:2
Charisma:4
Intelligence:8
Willpower:2
Psionics:
5 points in passive Kinetics

And, yes, this is a SERIOUSLY messed up character.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 09:13:26 pm

Pyro, Draig will PM you with an upfated sheet and info.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 09:17:26 pm

I've been conversing with him already.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 09:19:28 pm

O_O

Well, it does seem a bit sue-ish with the fact that he's 14 and built a functioning cryochamber...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 09:21:36 pm

As I said, shit's messed up. Plus, it wasn't fully-functioning, it had a glitch. That almost completely wiped his memories.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 09:22:25 pm

Well, that bit does cross my threshold...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 09:24:46 pm

True, but if Draignean has a problem with it he'll tell Pyro. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 09:25:44 pm

Plus, He's technically over 279 years old.  Whippersnappers...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on July 31, 2011, 09:27:13 pm

i realy shouldnt ask this but what tropes do you think apply to ash?

"ooh light, finaly, "hey harry, jordan at least be THIS side of the door and dont get too dar away from us, otherwise we can't help ya if you get into trouble, and likewise in the ther direction" Ash stows her rifle, she can't see a damn thing to make having it out worthwile, instead she readies for close quaters combat and opens another door

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 09:58:38 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on July 31, 2011, 09:27:13 pm

i realy shouldnt ask this but what tropes do you think apply to ash?

Well my first thought is the Mary Sue,

Weird Eyes: Check
Weird Hair: Check
Unusual Abilities: Check
Female: Check

but knowing the character's full story the first two can be chalked up to artistic whimsy, the third is perfectly logical, and the fourth isn't exactly stunning by itself... In the end I'd go with this one. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlessedWithSuck)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 10:03:31 pm

Herp Durp

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 10:07:08 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 10:03:31 pm

Inquire as to who those filthy, heavily armed people are, and where the hell they think they're going.

You are not in.

Ahra is ahead of you even if there was an open slot.


Judging from the way the waiting list has moved in the past you'll need to wait about a month before I have a spot ready for you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 10:07:39 pm

And Talarion's in front of Ahra, isn't he?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 10:10:35 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2011, 10:51:25 am

Pretty sure the waitlist is wolfchild / Ahra / Talarion if you want to join. ^^

Keep yourself straight lass, man, whatever... :P

Wolf cycled Ahra forwards, so it's Ahra, Tal, then Pyro 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 10:11:04 pm

Whoops....

Sorry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 10:13:22 pm

Jeez, Draignean. That post was two months ago (and a hundred and ten pages back). :P I only remembered they were both on it.

EDIT: And that waiting list needs updating, Tal ain't even on it. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 10:21:19 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 10:13:22 pm

Jeez, Draignean. That post was two months ago (and a hundred and ten pages back). :P I only remembered they were both on it.

EDIT: And that waiting list needs updating, Tal ain't even on it. :P

That it does...

Ze got perma'd didn't he?

Damn, time does fly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 10:24:42 pm

Yeah, he did. Surprised me, too. :\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 10:28:16 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 10:24:42 pm

Yeah, he did. Surprised me, too. :\

We ever find out why, or will it remain one of the great mysteries of our time?

Enyvay, E'em verking un zee tern.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 10:29:12 pm

Oh god, Draignean turn into a german scientist!

ONE OF US, ONE OF US!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 10:34:53 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 10:24:42 pm

Yeah, he did. Surprised me, too. :\

Not so much with me. I mean, in The Westlands RTD, he was... I don't know if it's hostile or just trashmouthing, but he looked pretty mean in my thread. So it wasn't much of a surprise.

Quote from: Draignean on July 31, 2011, 10:28:16 pm

We ever find out why, or will it remain one of the great mysteries of our time?

Can't really remember as he was removed from the moderation list, but I think it was one of these three things:
Bigoted stuff.
Insulting stuff.
Some sexual stuff.

I really do not know the exact answer, but I'm really sure it's one of these three.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 10:36:17 pm

As far as I remember, it was for derailing a thread in the upper forums.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 10:38:47 pm

Ich weiß nur, Ze Spy ist weg, Herr Draignean.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 10:45:42 pm

@Tarran & Taricus: Yeah, it was something like that. I don't know the specifics because I rarely if ever venture out of the RTD subforum.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 10:51:02 pm

Ich habe ihn nicht gesehen, bis ich in die Rolle von Dodge Unterforum kam, so, wo immer er lauerte, war es nicht in das Forum Spiele., Herr Serious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 10:56:00 pm

Is the German necessary? >_>

I mean, it's annoying to have to go to google translate every post, and it sometimes does not translate how you wanted it to.

Spoiler: Bolded is obviously incorrect (click to show/hide)

I have not seen him until I came into the role of Dodge subforum, so whenever he lay in wait, it was not in the forum games., Mr. Serious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on July 31, 2011, 10:57:26 pm

Yeah, well, I was using Google translate as well.

Alright, I'll stop with the German.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on August 01, 2011, 12:36:00 am

Dominique Wakeman and Tarran Smith

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 31, 2011, 02:59:58 am

"Shit," Dom cursed under her breath as James yelled out. "Hold on, we're coming!" she yelled, running into the room he had opened and quickly sweeping it for hostiles. If there were any, they had already vanished, and she lowered the rifle. "You all right dude?" she asked, putting a hand on James's shoulder to steady him. "Thought for sure you were a goner, man." Sure that he was going to be all right, she investigated the room for ammo, keycards, armor, a computer terminal, anything that might prove useful... although if she found a terminal she would point it out to Taric rather than fool with it herself. He had said he was a hacker way back when they first arrived on this planet... moon... thing, after all, so he'd do better with it than she would.

Quote from: Tarran on July 31, 2011, 03:02:33 am

"Whoa, who found the disco room?" Tarran said jokingly, sarcastically, and semi-seriously.

Tarran gently shoved James out of his way and carefully entered the room, avoiding looking directly at the light, only looking at the lit sections of the room until his eyes adjusted. See what's going on in this funky room.

You dash back up the hall towards James' cry, throwing up a hand to shield your eyes as you blunder into the sudden light of the room. Your attempt to blink away the purple after image that seems to be burned into your eyes is stymied as you realize that was someone's idea of carpeting. James himself seems to be fine, though a little surprised and stunned as he picks himself up from the... vibrant carpet.

Tarran and Dom take quick stock of the room. [Tarran Observe 2][Dominique Observe 2] They are however somewhat unsuccessful, the sudden shift from light to dark added to the combination of Psychic and natural senses is disorienting, not to mention the fact that the floor incites the powerful -and long dormant- urge to redecorate in Dominique.

You can however tell pretty easily that there is a pair of chairs and some form of large piece of stationary tech at one end of the room, a heavy standard issue cabinet/dresser/chest on the west wall, a door in the east wall, and of course a large decorative sphere light in the north-east corner.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on July 31, 2011, 05:12:19 am

"*Random swearing*, Damned door..." Enter the room slowly.

Following behind Dom and Tarran as they charge through to check on Dom you enter the room slowly, not much of choice considering you're also having to spend most of your energy keeping a helmet full of irritated ants from attacking you. [Dex 2+1] It's a struggle, but thanks to your quick hands you're able to keep them contained... for now. Keeping your head carefully tilted away from the light you survey the room from behind the others. [Observe 5+1-1 ant keeping] Pretty nice digs for a base, you think as you admire the -probably former- owner's taste in upholstery. The cabinet on the right should probably contain most of this guy's personal effects that he didn't want to keep in his office, the orb light is the nice kind, runs on a nano-cable and a reserve power cell. Standing at about waist height though near the back of the room though is a jewel, an oldies holo-emitter. Not as good as the emitter webs they use now, but it's a good model and you'd bet it was top-of-the-line when this place was built. [Int 5+1-1 Ant Keeping] Definitely a Astarte model 47A, you should be able to operate without any problem as long as you can power it.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 31, 2011, 11:05:57 am

"Yah! Augh, my eyes... I wasn't really ready for that... Anyway, I found a flashlight" JAmes swung the flashlight around, trying to give it to the nearest party member. "Argh, I can't really see.... I'lll get over it..."

Blinking rapidly you clamber to your feet in time to see a pair of large shadowy shapes rush in and level weapons at everything, you come pretty close to drawing your weapon before you realize it's just Dom and Tarran and not some sonofabitch that needs killing. You rub your eyes and head towards the light, [Dex 6-2] managing to adroitly pick the heavy lamp up and disconnect it from the cable that would normally power it in one go. The powercell hasn't been changed in at least a year, so it's doubtful that it's going to last long, but at least it's something.
 
(Standing Lamp Added)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 31, 2011, 09:27:13 pm

"ooh light, finaly, "hey harry, jordan at least be THIS side of the door and dont get too dar away from us, otherwise we can't help ya if you get into trouble, and likewise in the ther direction" Ash stows her rifle, she can't see a damn thing to make having it out worthwile, instead she readies for close quaters combat and opens another door

You yell for Jordan and Harry to tighten up on the main group and prepare to open another door, shouldering your rifle and preparing to extend your arm blades. You press the handle firmly and push the balanced door into the wall, free hand raised to delivering a devastating facial stab to anything that leaps out at you. [Intuition 3+1] The dark ahead though is silent, not waiting silent, just silent silent. Cautiously you forwards, your booted feet feeling a slight change from metal to.. something else hard... Ceramic or wood maybe. [Observe 4+1-2] From the faint ambient coming in from the other room you can discern the outline of something large and square, on top there's something that catches the light differently.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (2), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 128/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 2/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing., Drying out, incredibly Smelly. Dazzled (1), The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4637/14135310.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 01, 2011, 12:44:00 am

"Man, this is one funky room. I wonder what other silliness can be found in the other rooms."

Open the east door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on August 01, 2011, 02:52:46 am

"Hay can one of you guys who can see anything come to this room, i have no idea what i have found, il gonna see if i can stumble on a light switch for now" Be as good as my word, and attempt to find a light switch

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 01, 2011, 03:16:25 am

"I'll go and check on her," Dom volunteered. "You guys be careful, all right?" she said to her teammates as she left the room to go see what Ash was up to. She entered the room and looked around, ready to point out anything interesting, like an item or a light switch, to Ashley. Man, that office sucked. Damn ugly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on August 01, 2011, 06:25:58 am

"Nice. Anyone ming going through that cabinet, I don't think the former owner is going to be using anything in there. Possibly an officer's items in there. I'm going to-bloody ants, stay in there." Go through the cabinet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on August 01, 2011, 10:07:54 am

James, while trying to get over being dazzled, tried to go through the area where Harry and Jordan were.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on August 01, 2011, 02:24:00 pm

taric aka tzeentch is the funniest one, its scientifically proved.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on August 01, 2011, 02:29:59 pm

More like a combination of Slaanesh and Tzeentch ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on August 01, 2011, 02:32:03 pm

sleentch?
Taantch?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on August 02, 2011, 12:46:42 am

Tzaatch?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on August 02, 2011, 02:00:24 am

The Lord of Excessive Plots?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on August 02, 2011, 07:19:43 am

Lord of mind(tzeentch,taric) rape(slaanesh,taric)and weaponising stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on August 02, 2011, 07:26:02 am

Slaanesh is more general hedonism...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: wolfchild on August 02, 2011, 07:27:12 am

mine was meshing thier names

Lord of Excess (Slaneesh)
Lord of Plots (Tzeench)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on August 02, 2011, 07:31:16 am

Quote from: Taricus on August 02, 2011, 07:26:02 am

Slaanesh is more general hedonism...

and pleasure, excess, body functions and probably alcoholism and drugs, and all things mankind dont even have an name for that slaanesh was born from.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 02, 2011, 07:53:26 am

Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with Taricus there. If anything Saun was after him rather than the other way around. :\ Just a happy accident for him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on August 02, 2011, 12:41:28 pm

What would James's trope be?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on August 02, 2011, 01:01:15 pm

....this
. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TooDumbToLive)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on August 02, 2011, 01:02:26 pm

Now that's just mean Ahra. It may be the truth but that doesn't excuse you :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 02, 2011, 01:06:28 pm

James is also a bit of this: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OutOfFocus

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on August 02, 2011, 11:11:49 pm

Whichever one has taken the worst beating (I can't hardly remember whether it was Dom ,Terran or someone else): http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TonkaTough
An example of how tough things that qualify for this Trope:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnWKz7Cthkk

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 02, 2011, 11:14:02 pm

That'd be Tarran then. He got almost killed twice, while Dom got almost killed once. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 02, 2011, 11:16:32 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 02, 2011, 11:11:49 pm

Whichever one has taken the worst beating (I can't hardly remember whether it was Dom ,Terran or someone else): http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TonkaTough

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 02, 2011, 11:11:49 pm

...(I can't hardly remember whether it was Dom ,Terran or someone else):...

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 02, 2011, 11:11:49 pm

...Terran...

Must... resist... urge... to... murder...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:00:48 am

Definitely Terran, reading back a bit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:06:54 am

*Blows you up with a nuke*

If you continue that, I'll have to... Convince Draignean to... make you... suffer mild pains as soon as my RTD goes up.

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:10:20 am

*Blows you up with a Liquid Tiberium Bomb*

Ah, well. There goes my chance to make your Inchumon less effective than a toy gun.

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Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:13:56 am

*In death, kills you again with a spoon named "For PyrooDesut."*

Well, we never needed... what's his name? PyrooDesut or something?

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:16:04 am

You been playing FF4 or something, Tarran? :P

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Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:17:30 am

Final Fantasy 4? Nope, never played it.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:18:34 am

Ah. I thought the spoon thing was a reference. (Best throwing item in the game is a spoon that requires a short sidequest to get, does 10k when it hits.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:23:08 am

I think I touched a sore spot....

Perhaps if your Inchumon was http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MadeOfExplodium (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MadeOfExplodium)

Or if Taric were to get his hands on it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Zako on August 03, 2011, 12:26:56 am

Yeah, he gets like this when someone spells his name wrong. I made the same mistake, and he got pissed off at me as well.

And you should have picked a better name if people keep getting it wrong.  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:28:15 am

Oh, was that what he was on about?

Really, Terran?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Zako on August 03, 2011, 12:30:10 am

Ahahahaha...

Yeah, he may suffer a mental breakdown if you keep going. Should be somewhat interesting to watch actually.

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:31:39 am

I have no idea why it's so funny to really piss people off like this, I really don't.

Am I right, Tarran Terran?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:32:55 am

SHUT UP ZAKA. SHUT UP PYROO.

And really, I'm not angry.

JUST TIRED THAT EVERYONE CAN MISTAKE A FREAKING A FOR A E FOR GOD'S SAKE GUYS IT'S NOT THAT HARD.

YARG.

I swear I'll make you guys pay if you ever show up in one of my RTDs. I swear.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:34:52 am

...OK, that's enough. ::) Pyro, misspelling his name once in a while is understandable and he should chill out a little the first time it happens, but doing it repeatedly just to try to piss him off is being an ass. Zako, stop encouraging it.

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:36:32 am

Alright, I'll knock it off.

Tarran.

Just don't dual wield around me. [/badjokethatnolongerapplies]

Ninja'd by Serious.

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Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:39:55 am

Quote from: UnseriousDon'tConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:34:52 am

...OK, that's enough. ::) Pyro, misspelling his name once in a while is understandable and he should chill out a little the first time it happens, but doing it repeatedly just to try to piss him off is being an ass. Zako, stop encouraging it.

Hey, hey, I'm not really angry most of the time. Just mildly annoyed. Mostly just acting.

Though repeated insulting of my name is just childish, really. And does have the potential to anger me.

Quote from: PyrooDeso on August 03, 2011, 12:36:32 am

Alright, I'll knock it off.

Tarran.

Just don't dual wield around me. [/badjokethatnolongerapplies]

Ninja'd by Serious.

I'll be sure to Dual Wield snipers around you.

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:41:08 am

And I'll dual wield with HMGs near behind you.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:42:33 am

Let's put it this way. This is me towards Tarran. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou) :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:45:01 am

So THAT's why you're the medic.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:45:21 am

Yep. :3

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:46:23 am

...I just thought of an excellent new Fuath ammunition. ORS, reversed.

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Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:47:03 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:42:33 am

Let's put it this way. This is me towards Tarran. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou) :P

And some sort of trope similar to this?

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RivalsTeamUp

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:48:12 am

Yeah, and that. Maybe this (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HypocriticalHeartwarming) too at times. ;)

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 12:51:40 am

As long as http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NotSoDifferent doesn't come up between him and Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:52:56 am

So many TVTropes links you'd think Darvi was here. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:53:53 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:48:12 am

Yeah, and that. Maybe this (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HypocriticalHeartwarming) too at times. ;)

Quote from: The page

Frequently a sign of Belligerent Sexual Tension

Quote from: Belligerent Sexual Tension page

This trope revolves around a couple, usually a sweet but quickly angered female paired with a secretly-kind jerk, who are not able to admit their feelings. At the top of their lungs.

Despite the conflict, there is an attraction. This is obvious to everyone around except the couple. Confront them with the obvious, they'll deny deny deny. Sometimes they will progress to admitting their friendship but insist they are Just Friends.

Oh dear god.

Oh DEAR GOD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:56:19 am

lol. Hey, you're the one dragging that into this right now, not me. I meant this part:

Quote

May include an impassioned speech on what Alice will do to Charlie if he ever dares disrespect Bob again... before the payoff that it's not because she doesn't want Bob to be abused, it's because doing so is her job, dammit!

Also it's more like Vitriolic Best Buds, I think. Type 2, specifically.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:59:50 am

Hey, I'm just sharing my discoveries.

The really, really similar-to-our-current-situation discoveries. :o

I wonder what Taricus' relation with... uhhh... what's her name was classified as.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 01:01:14 am

Saun? I dunno, I'll have to look into the romance trope pages here in a minute and see what I can find.

Obviously it was this one. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FriendsWithBenefits) :-\ Not sure why that didn't occur to me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 01:57:52 am

Lets just hope that this current boss doesn't turn out like this: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Determinator

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: KineseN on August 03, 2011, 07:31:37 am

How did you know? Have you read my files?

Edit: Wait, you meant current, not next possible mid-boss. Carry on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 09:29:26 am

I just thought of something, and now I'm thoroughly disappointed in myself. When Tarran brought up the Belligerent Sexual Tension trope, I should have noted his character's name here is Smith and started in with the Mr. and Mrs. Smith jokes about him and Dom. :-\ What a missed opportunity that was.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on August 03, 2011, 10:17:17 am

I had been thinking James was more http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LeeroyJenkins then Too Dumb To live>.> <.<

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 10:25:06 am

Sounds about right. Probably a bit of a 80/20 or 70/30 split between the two since there's a bit of overlap between those tropes. ^^;

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Post by: Powder Miner on August 03, 2011, 10:25:40 am

Yeah. Probably the 70/30 >.>

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 10:29:36 am

Be careful though. Pulling a Leeroy Jenkins just about got me killed by Dwarmin, twice no less. (Once with the mines, once when we were actually fighting.) It did get Trol Grane killed. :\

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Post by: Powder Miner on August 03, 2011, 10:34:58 am

>.> <.<
Well I have 12 strength >.>
And I suck with guns anyway.

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Post by: Zako on August 03, 2011, 10:48:51 am

I still don't know what possessed you to make a melee build in a guns heavy universe. Doesn't really make much sense to me. Do you even HAVE a melee weapon?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 10:50:43 am

Actually melee is pretty good if you're strong and stealthy enough. No amount of bullet-deflecting, laser-resistant body armor will save you from a slit throat or a snapped neck. It's GETTING there that's the difficult part...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on August 03, 2011, 10:50:53 am

I poured mypoint into trength because of an obssession with orders and lists, and especially first thing on lists of mine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Zako on August 03, 2011, 11:05:22 am

Right... How do the stealth mechanics in this game work anyway?

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 11:24:02 am

Stealth vs Observation with appropriate modifiers to both, I'm pretty sure. I think at one point I did snap a heavily-armored guy's neck a while back. :3

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Post by: Draignean on August 03, 2011, 11:27:53 am

Quote from: Zako on August 03, 2011, 11:05:22 am

Right... How do the stealth mechanics in this game work anyway?

Stealth+Luck-encumbrance Vs Observe+Luck+/- Environmental modifier.

At least that's how it will work once Ch. 3 hits and I update everything.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 11:24:02 am

Stealth vs Observation with appropriate modifiers to both, I'm pretty sure. I think at one point I did snap a heavily-armored guy's neck a while back. :3

This is pretty much how it works now, don't forget you also put a knife through a guy's eye socket in your intro with a stealth attack.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 11:39:50 am

That too, but a good helmet will probably protect from that. I just meant one armor couldn't save you from. :3 Thanks for reminding me about that, I gotta go back and read the entire thread again soon.

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Post by: Draignean on August 03, 2011, 11:46:21 am

Melee is the domain of special attacks, dislocations, breaks, strangling, gouging, and of course Gun Fu.

Powder's lack a of a dexterity score though really hurts him, if he can manage to close the distance, dodge incoming attacks, AND land a blow he's good.

It's just getting past the fact that he's a complete klutz.

PPE: In retrospect I don't like the addition of the luck modifier into the stealth rolls, replace with intuition on both counts.

Stealth+Intuition-encumbrance Vs Observe+Intuition+/- Environmental modifier.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 11:50:44 am

You know me; I agree with that. I'm of the opinion luck should only be used, if ever, for things that either the players have no training in (like Dom trying to hack a computer by randomly entering passwords; she might get lucky and guess it eventually but Taric is more likely to actually get it right quickly since he's a hacker by trade) or no other way of rolling for (like whether or not a patrol is going through the area when they have no way of knowing what the enemy shifts are).

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:42:09 pm

Wait, James has 0 dex and he's supposed to be a melee fighter?

Powder, have you never played any games where lack of dex=never hitting?



As for luck, Luck should be everywhere. It should be rolled when putting your shoes on. It should be rolled when going to the bathroom (failure results in having your head fall into the toilet). It should be rolled when opening a door (failure results in a bloody nose). It should be rolled when walking down a stairs (do I need to explain failure?).

...More seriously, I have the opinion that luck should be rolled whenever there's the potential for absolute disaster or absolute awesomeness. Or when something being done is using a not invented yet and won't be invented skill. Or when you just want to roll instead of make up a result for something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 12:59:17 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:42:09 pm

As for luck, Luck should be everywhere. It should be rolled when putting your shoes on. It should be rolled when going to the bathroom (failure results in having your head fall into the toilet). It should be rolled when opening a door (failure results in a bloody nose). It should be rolled when walking down a stairs (do I need to explain failure?).

...More seriously, I have the opinion that luck should be rolled whenever there's the potential for absolute disaster or absolute awesomeness. Or when something being done is using a not invented yet and won't be invented skill. Or when you just want to roll instead of make up a result for something.

And that underline is why this. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou) Specifically the 'defeat you' part. :P Also in seriousness, I agree with the part I bolded. Maybe the third sentence as well, I'm a little iffy on it unless you just mean sort of like the second example I gave.

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Post by: Draignean on August 03, 2011, 01:08:59 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 12:42:09 pm

Wait, James has 0 dex and he's supposed to be a melee fighter?

Powder, have you never played any games where lack of dex=never hitting?

His high strength will make him a killer heavy gunner when I get around to giving you machine guns though...

If he survives that long.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on August 03, 2011, 04:01:32 pm

Twas my list obsession, and I'm going to try to train the heck out of Dexterity if I survive until base.

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Post by: Ahra on August 03, 2011, 04:12:41 pm

then you may become known as the Fist hammer when you may hit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on August 03, 2011, 04:13:48 pm

Terrance: Go East young man, that's what you've been told...
Dee-Dee: Be Ash's eyes.
Fay: Attempt to find a light.
Taricazius: Rifle through cabinet
Jamie: ... ... ... What are you actually trying to do? You want to walk back out into the hall?

That about right guys?

(Except for powder who I am honestly confused on.)

Quote from: Ahra on August 03, 2011, 04:12:41 pm

then you may become known as the Fist hammer when you may hit.

Particularly once he gets his psi on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on August 03, 2011, 04:20:37 pm

Yep! :P

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Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 05:57:19 pm

Sound about right, Draggy Boy.

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Post by: Draignean on August 03, 2011, 05:59:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 05:57:19 pm

Sound about right, Draggy Boy.

Ten virtual totally unreal bucks on serious thinking of calling me Drainegan before he reads this post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Ahra on August 03, 2011, 06:01:23 pm

why should he drainegan? i did it the first time and now

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Post by: Draignean on August 03, 2011, 06:09:50 pm

Because he mentioned remembering it fifty pages ago, and I'm totally certain that "Draggy Boy" will trigger the memory.

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Post by: wolfchild on August 03, 2011, 08:19:59 pm

Thats about correct

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 09:03:23 pm

Well, you lost, because for some reason I read this page from the bottom up when I clicked on it. :P Anyway, I think Powder is taking the lamp over to Dom and Ashley, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 09:11:51 pm

Can we just run the turn without Powder responding? I think it's pretty clear that he wants to go to Harry and Jordan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 09:20:47 pm

Just roll a d6 and if it's odd have him go to Ash and Dom and if it's even go to Harry and Jordan. :P I too would enjoy a turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 09:22:52 pm

Also make sure to have 1s and 6s have him faceplant for the lulz.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on August 03, 2011, 09:24:09 pm

DO IT!

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 03, 2011, 09:27:48 pm

I can't exactly disagree, except maybe 6 should have him do something awesome instead. No idea on what it should be though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Taricus on August 03, 2011, 09:28:46 pm

Maybe a song and dance? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Tarran on August 03, 2011, 09:33:46 pm

Push a hidden button and open a door to a hidden room?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: PyroDesu on August 03, 2011, 09:37:42 pm

A successful backflip.

(He has nil DEX, so it would take a miracle...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Powder Miner on August 03, 2011, 09:40:27 pm

Meh Ima just follow them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on August 03, 2011, 09:49:07 pm

oookay. Well that's insightful powder.

Running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tempatures Dropping in the Rotten Oasis...
Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 12:55:49 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 01, 2011, 12:44:00 am

"Man, this is one funky room. I wonder what other silliness can be found in the other rooms."

Open the east door.

Treading lightly across the plush carpet [Intuition 3] you notice that something about it feels... unusual... even to your booted feet. Pulling your thoughts away from the unusual carpeting you brace your hand against the door to the next room, sliding it open gently and entering rifle first. The same bloody carpet is in here too, and the room is just as devoid of life. Directly on your left is a table with an inactive holo-modeller on it, on your right is a perfectly made bed with a metal clothing chest at its head. On the North wall is another unmarked door.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 01, 2011, 06:25:58 am

"Nice. Anyone ming going through that cabinet, I don't think the former owner is going to be using anything in there. Possibly an officer's items in there. I'm going to-bloody ants, stay in there." Go through the cabinet.

[Dex 5+1] You masterfully manage to keep the ants in the helmet while you pull the first row of the cabinet out. The top tier consists of more male jewelry than you would guess any one person needed. Rows of breast-pins and cuff-pins shine up at you, the faces of older clockwork watches and new holographic pieces gleam, a selection of heavy index finger rings glitter with polish. You not that next to the rings is a smaller section with slots for two rings, one is filled by a slender ladies ring of diamond and opal, the other however is empty. The shelf seems to be pretty, but useless to you. [Intuition 3+1] As you slide the tray back in you notice the bottom of the jewelry holder slip slightly and gap at the edge of the drawer, curious you pull up at the edges. The false bottom comes away easily, revealing a small sealed box and a stack of ink and paper letters. Nodding in satisfaction you place both on top of the cabinet and replace the lid before pressing the drawer shut.

The second drawer is far more interesting at first blush, the square black cartridges of audio-visual holos fill it end to end. As you skim the titles however you begin to lose faith that you'll find anything useful in here. They seem to cover genetics from head to toe, though some of the titles are obscure enough that they could cover quantum physics as easily as molecular biology. [Observation 4+1] Just as your eyes are about to glaze over you find a promising one, "Promises and Doubts", which you set on top of the cabinet with the other objects.

The third drawer however is locked, and doesn't budge in the slightest to your shaking. As you're about to go back through them for anything you missed James takes the light out, putting you back in darkness.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 01, 2011, 03:16:25 am

"I'll go and check on her," Dom volunteered. "You guys be careful, all right?" she said to her teammates as she left the room to go see what Ash was up to. She entered the room and looked around, ready to point out anything interesting, like an item or a light switch, to Ashley. Man, that office sucked. Damn ugly.

As Ash calls out you take the excuse to leave the den of bad taste, heading back out into the hallway and into the room next door. It's thankfully of a more ascetic style, bare psuedo wood floors and almost white walls frame a table and a pair of chairs at the front of the room and a desk mounted terminal at the rear. [Observation 2] A cursory search of the walls reveals nothing resembling lighting control, as a matter of fact with the exception of a black and white abstract painting the walls are completely bare. On the table though is a piece of standing mood lighting, that should run either on a charger or on an independent supply.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 01, 2011, 02:52:46 am

"Hay can one of you guys who can see anything come to this room, i have no idea what i have found, il gonna see if i can stumble on a light switch for now" Be as good as my word, and attempt to find a light switch

A minute after you ask for a hand Dominique enters the room and scans the walls, she doesn't seem to see anything though... Of course you can't tell whether she's actually seeing anything or just squinting hard. [intuition 4+1] As you squint hard and feel along the walls an idea occurs to you that makes you want to bash your forehead through the wall. Turning about you address the middle of the room, "System Command: Activate Primary Lighting, half strength." All is silent for a moment then a male voice comes back through from the top of the room.   

"Povtorite zapros?" (Rerun Query?)

[Int 6] Russian, okay, no problem. Clearing your throat you repeat the inquiry. "Zakaz sistemy: moshchnostʹ osnovnoĭ ogni , polovina energii."

"Avtorizatsiya ne naĭdeno. Pozhaluĭsta, obʺyasnite harakter vashego vizita." (Authorization not found. Please explain nature of your visit.)

[Lying 5] Thinking quickly you supply a lie that just might get you past the system if it really has been so long since anyone actually came here.  "Tekushchyee tehnicheskoe obsluzhivanie" (Routine Maintenance.)

"Proshlo tri - sto dva dnya so vremeni poslednyeĭ proverki tehnicheskogo obsluzhivaniya. Predostavlennymi yemu polnomochiyami." (It has been three-hundred and two days since the last maintenance check. Authorization granted.)

As soon as the system finishes speaking the lights in the room hum to a soft glow from their strips on the walls and cast a low shadowless light through the room. Damn you're good.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 01, 2011, 10:07:54 am

James, while trying to get over being dazzled, tried to go through the area where Harry and Jordan were.

The afterimage is almost gone from your eyes now, a bit of squinting here and there and you're fine. Hefting the heavy stand light you bring it back out into the hallway, setting up shop with Jordan and Harry and interrupting a whispered conversation between the two. They both grimace and nod to you, you give a curt nod back. Uncomfortable silence ensues.

[Shadow 5+1 Vs Will 3] After a moment of stillness you bring a hand up to your temple to rub at a dull pain that seems to be festering there. As it burrows deeper into your head you turn your back to the light to get the glare out of the corner of your vision. [End 1] Your knees give out as the pain spikes in your right eye spikes into full blown agony. You are dimly aware of a hand gripping you shoulder as your stomach retches.

As your vision starts to go sparkly at the edges you realize you're balanced on a razor edge between consciousness and the merciful oblivion of sleep. As it stands now you aren't sure you can stay awake for another five minutes but you can at least try, on the other hand succumbing to the pain and passing out is looking pretty comfortable.
 
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Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (2), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 128/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 1/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing., Drying out, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/5393/33062351.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 01:15:16 am

*To self, silently* "Huh, this carpet must be made of funky stuff."

Feel the carpeting, then open the next door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 04, 2011, 01:49:19 am

Draig, you put some of that convo into my turn quote I think, it freaked me out. Explore the room for useful/interesting stuff

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 02:10:25 am

Quote from: wolfchild on August 04, 2011, 01:49:19 am

Draig, you put some of that convo into my turn quote I think, it freaked me out. Explore the room for useful/interesting stuff

Damn, you're right.

Touch pad is directly beneath my thumb when typing, so if I brush it the text jumps to wherever my cursor lies. I catch it most of the time but... once in a while it slips through.

Anyway, since you rolled a six for your Russian you are fluent in that language and won't have to roll for it again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 05:07:53 am

Steal some of the jewelry, take the Holo then attept to start up the terminal. "Fuckin' hell james! You idiot!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 04, 2011, 05:18:33 am

Another weapon image for you: Renfield SMG: (http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3/sleipnirsmg.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/sleipnirsmg.jpg/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 05:23:26 am

We already have an image for it a little while back. You didn't need to make it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 08:30:39 am

I like the way it looks, though. Maybe it could be used for something else?

Dom nodded to Ash. "Good work with that, whatever it was. Looks like you'll be all right here. I'll try the next room over." She headed into the corridor and tried the third room on the southern wall, Abassy ready just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 04, 2011, 11:17:24 am

James frantically attempted to fight the pain and figure out what it was... it was in his head, could it be a remnant from thaat dream torture? Yes... that was very likely, and James had felt similar pain to it during the western showdown... oh god no. It was still there... What could he do to fight it? He suspected that it would take control if he succumbed to the pain, so he redoubled his efforts to fight the pain, and hoping the ththing could read his thoughts, he thought as clearly as he could (without saying it): "I'm with a band of Unchained, openly fighting the Technocracy. What else do you want?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 04, 2011, 11:20:31 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 04, 2011, 11:17:24 am

James frantically attempted to fight the pain and figure out what it was... it was in his head, could it be a remnant from thaat dream torture? Yes... that was very likely, and James had felt similar pain to it during the western showdown... oh god no. It was still there... What could he do to fight it? He suspected that it would take control if he succumbed to the pain, so he redoubled his efforts to fight the pain, and hoping the ththing could read his thoughts, he thought as clearly as he could (without saying it): "I'm with a band of Unchained, openly fighting the Technocracy. What else do you want?"

fix´d

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 04, 2011, 11:37:38 am

You didn't change anything... leading to the conclusion thhat the post and therefore I am perffect aand you should all worship me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 04, 2011, 12:10:48 pm

i fixed the fact youre hurting my eyes since you dont use bold for some reason, and i didnt change since i dont have any opinionns about what you are doing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 01:31:38 pm

Taric, are you wanting to use the Terminal in the other room or the Holo-Emitter in your current room?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 01:53:19 pm

The one in the room that I'm looting the jewelry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 08:27:26 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 01:15:16 am

*To self, silently* "Huh, this carpet must be made of funky stuff."

Feel the carpeting, then open the next door.

Treading experimentally a couple times on the vibrant carpet you kneel down and run your free hand across it. [Intuition 3] It's not synthetic weave or anything that you're used to... It's familiar though. Try as you might though you just can't attach a specific feeling to the blue and purple whorled carpet. Not that it really matters what the carpet feels like in the long run. 

Advancing forwards cautiously you slide the north door open. The biggest shock here is that the abominable carpet ends, giving way to a stone-like material and simple tiled walls. The room is a bathroom, most of the room is occupied by a large inset tub with a sink and cabinet duet off to its right. Less notably there is a toilet in the south west corner of the room, though you feel no particular need to avail yourself of the facilities at this time.  [Observation 3+1] A quick search of the cabinet beneath the sink reveals standard set of personal grooming supplies as well as a first aid kit.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 05:07:53 am

Steal some of the jewelry, take the Holo then attept to start up the terminal. "Fuckin' hell james! You idiot!"

Considering the previous owner won't be able to use them you grab a few of the watches, cufflinks, and rings for your personal collection. The lack of light makes it a bit more difficult to find which ones are the most valuable and you spare a moment to swear at James from over your shoulder. Surprisingly one of the new men, Jordan perhaps, growls something back at you equally foully. Shrugging you grab the holo from the stack of items you assembled and use the light still streaming in from the door way to find our way over to the emitter without killing yourself on a chair. [Auto-Success through earlier roll] You stroke your fingers across the key points to bring up the interface, and after a moment a faint glowing screen unfolds in front of you and demands a password.

Uh...

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 04, 2011, 11:17:24 am

James frantically attempted to fight the pain and figure out what it was... it was in his head, could it be a remnant from thaat dream torture? Yes... that was very likely, and James had felt similar pain to it during the western showdown... oh god no. It was still there... What could he do to fight it? He suspected that it would take control if he succumbed to the pain, so he redoubled his efforts to fight the pain, and hoping the ththing could read his thoughts, he thought as clearly as he could (without saying it): "I'm with a band of Unchained, openly fighting the Technocracy. What else do you want?"

You try to breathe regularly and focus on something other than the blinding red pain that seems to be seeping into your bones. Goddamnit it wasn't supposed to be like this... [Shadow 4 Vs Will 4] [End 2, tie breaker failed.] Despite your best efforts you fall the rest of the way backwards and slump against the wall.

...

Your eyes open onto the painfully bright light of your home, the small but comfortable tower suite the technocracy wage afforded you is just as you remembered it. Well with the exception of yourself, sitting in your reading chair and thumbing through a pad with lightning proficiency. Oh heavens above, not this again. You rise into a sitting position and rub slightly at your temples where a phantom of the previous pain still lingers. The shadow of you sets down the pad after a moment and looks at you, he seems almost... apologetic. The raggedness that was there when you last saw it is gone, you look good, surprisingly good actually considering the beating you've been through while you were awake.
"I told this wasn't over before... I was right, unfortunately." The shadow says without preamble.
This doesn't make any sense at all...  "I'm with a band of Unchained, openly fighting the Technocracy. What else do you want?" you protest at your somber self.
The shadow winces "Ah, yes I can see you this might look as if I was trying to take control... I'm not. I just can't talk to you unless you're in a particular state of sleep. I'm here to give you a warning, not to hurt you." It sighs and flicks across the pad again before speaking. "The control organism that created... me... the thing they used to subjugate me isn't exactly dead. It's gone dormant inside your head. I've been adjusting our brain chemistry and neural pathing as much as I can without dropping our I.Q fifty points but... all I can do is slow it down."
You just sort of stare at you for a minute. "You've been playing with my brain?
A smile quirks at the edge of the shadow's face. "Well technically you've been playing with yourself, but yes. I've been isolating it as well as we can but it isn't receiving orders anymore. It's growing without a purpose, just fulfilling its biological imperative" He shrugs and tosses the Pad to you. "Sorry old friend, but we've got brain cancer.".
You look down at the pad, displayed is a web of glowing black lines crisscrossing a plain white rendering of a brain. You're pretty sure the black lines are bad.

The problem is that are a damned lot of them.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 08:30:39 am

Dom nodded to Ash. "Good work with that, whatever it was. Looks like you'll be all right here. I'll try the next room over." She headed into the corridor and tried the third room on the southern wall, Abassy ready just in case.

Okay, note to self, when the room is dark just yell nonsense at it until it works. It probably isn't that easy but it's something to try. You walk out of the room and hang a left until you come to the next door down in sequence. You grip the handle firmly and pull it to the side. Nothing happens. You grunt and try again to an equal amount of success. Yet another perky automated voice comes online as you throw your weight against the door. "Lieutenant Colonel Adam has chosen to lock his door, and is unable to come to the door to unlock it at this time. He is currently extremely busy being... ... ... Deceased." The system pauses for a moment and then adds the formula addition. "Would you like to leave a message for Lieutenant Colonel Adam that he may listen to when he is less busy?" All the miracles of modern technology...

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Ashley Fey

Quote

Explore the room for useful/interesting stuff

Now that the lights are on you take closer stock of the room, [Observation 2] you don't really note anything else special about the room. Bare floors, two chairs, unlit moodlamp, wall painting, desk and terminal in the back. Lacking anything else to do you sit down at the terminal and run a system boot, surprisingly it responds rapidly and loads it's entry screen.

"When is a raven like a writing desk?"

[Int 2] You stare at the screen blankly.

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Jordan Grey and Harry Nakamuno

Harry keeps his hand on James' shoulder to stabilize him as he as he shudders. "Whoah easy big guy, hang in there." Jordan says as he presses a hand against James' neck to check his pulse. "Hang in the-" It goes fine right up until the point that James collapses backwards into the wall. _{"Shit on a shingle..."} Jordan whispers as he powers on the medical diagnostic implants. "HEY crazy people! You've got a man down!" He yells back out into the hall as he starts scanning James from the head down.
   
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (2), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 1/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing., Drying out, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/5020/34095492.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 08:35:24 pm

Hack the system, bypass the main login screen and attempt to gain root access.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 08:43:00 pm

Oh dear, James has brain cancer?

...I don't suppose a first aid kit would help? D:

"What? Are there hostiles?!" Grab the med kit and rush towards James while trying subconsciously to remember what the carpet feels like.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 04, 2011, 08:58:21 pm

you probably need advanced radiation surgery for that powder.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 08:59:59 pm

I'm guessing memory foam, although I have no idea why you would want to carpet a room with it. :-\

Dom turned and saw Tarran and Ash's medic running to take care of James. Eh... boss doesn't really know what he's doing, but three people'd be one too many. I might as well keep a lookout, stay out of their way or somethin'. She turned back to the door. "Yeah. Tell Adam he can kiss my scarred ass. Fuckin' computers." She flipped it off despite that not having any effect whatsoever on the situation and went back to Ash. Once the girl was done with that room she'd let her know this other door was being a piece of shit and refusing to open, and maybe some of those commands she had tried earlier would work.

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Post by: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 09:01:58 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 08:59:59 pm

I'm guessing memory foam, although I have no idea why you would want to carpet a room with it. :-\

Maybe this is a... Taricus room?

Or maybe they just like the feeling.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 09:07:18 pm

Maybe they're rich enough to carpet the room in it and are just being assholes. (Assuming it's expensive, that is. If not, I got nothing.)

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Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 09:17:51 pm

It's expensive, and when activated, awesome.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 09:27:07 pm

...Are you trying to insinuate something, Draignean? :P (Clarification: The only instance we've seen of it so far is in a porn magazine...)

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Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 09:44:23 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 09:27:07 pm

...Are you trying to insinuate something, Draignean? :P (Clarification: The only instance we've seen of it so far is in a porn magazine...)

No, the floor isn't meant to feel like naked women. :P

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 09:46:34 pm

Poor Taric. :3 Although if he can rip the carpet up maybe he can do that thing he was talking about like two hundred pages ago.

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Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 09:51:15 pm

Dear heavens please don't give him ideas.

It's bad enough that his first instinct is to hack the Emitter, but ripping up the flooring...

Quote from: Ahra on August 04, 2011, 08:58:21 pm

you probably need advanced radiation surgery for that powder.

Won't help, the problem is that he literally has a fungus growing in his head. Killing it would be fairly straightforwards, the problem is that letting the fungus die while it's in your head would be... uncomfortable.

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Post by: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 09:56:04 pm

Alright, I'm taking the carpet too >:3

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 04, 2011, 09:59:51 pm

Damn, sounds like Powder doesn't have much longer without some serious aid.

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Post by: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 10:01:46 pm

Quote from: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 09:56:04 pm

Alright, I'm taking the carpet too >:3

Taric+Unlimited amount of memory foam=OH GOD PLEASE TELL ME HE CAN'T MODIFY THAT.

Quote from: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 09:51:15 pm

Quote from: Ahra on August 04, 2011, 08:58:21 pm

you probably need advanced radiation surgery for that powder.

Won't help, the problem is that he literally has a fungus growing in his head. Killing it would be fairly straightforwards, the problem is that letting the fungus die while it's in your head would be... uncomfortable.

Hm, then how can we deal with the fungus?

Would extreme amounts of Psionics stop the growth of the fungus without killing it if used correctly? I don't know why I thought of that, but I just did.

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Post by: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 10:04:17 pm

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 10:06:58 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 10:01:46 pm

Would extreme amounts of Psionics stop the growth of the fungus without killing it if used correctly? I don't know why I thought of that, but I just did.

Worth a shot. As soon as he gets conscious, let Dom know what's going on and she'll try to Orient him.

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Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2011, 10:09:36 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 04, 2011, 09:59:51 pm

Damn, sounds like Powder doesn't have much longer without some serious aid.

Nah he's got time, not a ton, but he's still got some time. I wouldn't spring something like that and give it short fuse.

Quote from: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 10:01:46 pm

Hm, then how can we deal with the fungus?

Would extreme amounts of Psionics stop the growth of the fungus without killing it if used correctly? I don't know why I thought of that, but I just did.

You'll have to find what works without any help from me, that would take all the fun out of it.

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Post by: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 10:13:01 pm

So, essentially we have to turn James into a test subject to save his life?

Welp, I'm sure Taricus will be happy.

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 04, 2011, 10:20:27 pm

Serious now does Psi-Therapy as part of her Serious Aid^tm package!

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Post by: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 10:23:24 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 10:13:01 pm

So, essentially we have to turn James into a test subject to save his life?

Welp, I'm sure Taricus will be happy.

YAY! Screwing around with someone's brain and mind for educational purposes :3

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Post by: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 10:26:13 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 04, 2011, 10:20:27 pm

Serious now does Psi-Therapy as part of her Serious Aid^tm package!

And in extremely small text of the Serious Aid^TM agreement there is:

_{We are not responsible for any damage done to you by an angry buff woman who is absolutely not good for a date. This includes: Altering of behavior, altering of memories, altering of self-identified gender, altering of emotions, altering of sanity, or any missing brain matter.}

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Post by: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 10:28:32 pm

All of the small text happens to be lies! ALL OF IT!

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 10:46:11 pm

<--Still a dude, y'all. And Dom's not buff, surprisingly. She's actually supposed to be rather small in general (about 5'3, 120 or so pounds, 33-31-36. That'd be 160cm, 54kg, 83-78-91 for metric users.) but just really strong for no apparent reason. I was going to play her as a Genki Girl (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GenkiGirl) but that changed quickly, once her first turn rolled around and I was like '...yeah, that's probably not going to fly.' Frankly though, she's more interesting as a somewhat bitter Tsundere (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Tsundere) anyway.

Quote from: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 10:26:13 pm

And in extremely small text of the Serious Aid^TM agreement there is:

_{We are not responsible for any damage done to you by an angry buff woman who is absolutely not good for a date. This includes: Altering of behavior, altering of memories, altering of self-identified gender, altering of emotions, altering of sanity, or any missing brain matter.}

Explain yourself. :3

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Post by: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 11:58:16 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 10:46:11 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 10:26:13 pm

And in extremely small text of the Serious Aid^TM agreement there is:

_{We are not responsible for any damage done to you by an angry buff woman who is absolutely not good for a date. This includes: Altering of behavior, altering of memories, altering of self-identified gender, altering of emotions, altering of sanity, or any missing brain matter.}

Explain yourself. :3

Making people believe their true gender is the exact opposite, basically.

So, if Techie 1 is a man and believes he should be one, after you mess around he'll believe he should be a girl (but isn't) while he's a man.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 01:08:12 am

Ah, OK. Makes sense then, although that sounds more like something Taric would do... ^.^;

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 01:16:32 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 01:08:12 am

Ah, OK. Makes sense then, although that sounds more like something Taric would do... ^.^;

Indeed, I would peg Dom more for a routine of stomping on their man-parts until they wished they were women and thus lacked man-parts to be victimized by the aforementioned crushing.

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Post by: wolfchild on August 05, 2011, 03:18:00 am

Grr there has to be soem clue here, was the writing on the screen that bastard tormenting her, did he know where they were in the facility? She sure hoped not had one last look for something interesting, and tried to understand the message specifically"

Jordan Has no idea what is wrong so will probably just use the advanced medkit unless he somehow knows in which case he will pull out his field surgury kit and get to work

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 03:47:55 am

Quote from: wolfchild on August 05, 2011, 03:18:00 am

Grr there has to be soem clue here, was the writing on the screen that bastard tormenting her, did he know where they were in the facility? She sure hoped not had one last look for something interesting, and tried to understand the message specifically"

As an aside here the two questions posed on the Terminals  (Ash and Taric's) differ in their base nature. Taric's cannot be figured out through logic or general knowledge, you have to puzzle out the answer from the in-game material (or get a good hack roll). Ash can either make a great int roll (At a -1 penalty since you failed it once already), OR you can puzzle it out outside of the game and tell me the answer.

Technically Taric could do the same, but there is very (10¹⁰ little) little chance of him simply guessing it.

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Post by: wolfchild on August 05, 2011, 06:19:19 am

i know that that question was from alice in wonderland but the hatters reason why made no sense and i cannot remember it

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Post by: Zako on August 05, 2011, 06:41:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 01:16:32 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 01:08:12 am

Ah, OK. Makes sense then, although that sounds more like something Taric would do... ^.^;

Indeed, I would peg Dom more for a routine of stomping on their man-parts until they wished they were women and thus lacked man-parts to be victimized by the aforementioned crushing.

Funny thing, that is actually a stereotype. Women are just as vunerable as men when being stomped on down there. Thinner pelvic bones. It's quite serious if a woman gets one of those broken, even deadly at times.

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 11:21:25 am

Quote from: Zako on August 05, 2011, 06:41:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 01:16:32 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 01:08:12 am

Ah, OK. Makes sense then, although that sounds more like something Taric would do... ^.^;

Indeed, I would peg Dom more for a routine of stomping on their man-parts until they wished they were women and thus lacked man-parts to be victimized by the aforementioned crushing.

Funny thing, that is actually a stereotype. Women are just as vunerable as men when being stomped on down there. Thinner pelvic bones. It's quite serious if a woman gets one of those broken, even deadly at times.

Tue, but female reproductive anatomy does not protrude. A blow directly to the pelvis would indeed still be extraordinarily painful to either gender as there are just as many nerves in that region, but damage exclusively to the... hanging gardens would result in agony without a chance of killing the subject in a male.

And this is the second time that this thread has derailed into a "private" discussion.

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Post by: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 11:36:46 am

Hey, I can't have this one blamed on me though, I didn't start nor participate in it!

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Post by: Zako on August 05, 2011, 12:16:26 pm

I just got dragged into it, and I'm not even playing this game! Just do the turn already!

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 12:22:50 pm

It hasn't even been a day yet since last turn, I don't even have powder's action.

Granted without the tedious affair of combat I am more likely to squeeze more than one turn a day, but I'm not going to auto powder quite that fast.

As an aside this game only needs four more votes to be added to the hall of legends.

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 05, 2011, 12:47:05 pm

If powder keeps being late, well, he has brain cancer...

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Post by: Tarran on August 05, 2011, 02:14:22 pm

Dude, dude, not cool. As a waiting lister, you're supposed to stay quiet and out of sight. :P

_{'Course, no one listens to that rule anyway...}

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Post by: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 02:17:09 pm

Ohhh, Can I drag him into the closet with me? :3

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 02:41:26 pm

That would have to be some fast-acting brain cancer. :P All he really needs are some anti-fungal meds.

@Draignean: Votes?

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Post by: Tarran on August 05, 2011, 02:54:40 pm

Apparently D22 is being nominated for The Hall of Legends.

http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=89305.msg2458119#msg2458119

D22 has my vote.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 03:00:42 pm

It deserves it. I just put up my vote for it. ^^

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 03:01:21 pm

Powder nominated and Taric seconded, I didn't know about it until an hour before I made the post mentioning it.

It was deeply touching.  :'( (No Taric, you don't get to do any touching.)

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 02:41:26 pm

That would have to be some fast-acting brain cancer. :P All he really needs are some anti-fungal meds.

That would kill the fungus, which would be bad.

Quote from: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 02:17:09 pm

Ohhh, Can I drag him into the closet with me? :3

No, no closets, chests, entertainment centers, shronks, wonks, cronks, cabinets, briefcases, travel bags, sports bags, secret passages, gun safes, floor safes, wall safes, or unsafe variation of the previous three are to be inhabited in any way shape or form by you and another man.

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Post by: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 03:03:30 pm

Aww. Can I bring anyone else instead? :3

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 03:04:29 pm

Hmm... Radiation treatment that could zap the fungus? Also, is it OK for James and Taric to be in the closet if Tarran or Dom is there to supervise? :3 (Not me. I would be more of a hindrance than a help there, but if I had to be in-character it's a whole 'nother story.)

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 03:09:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 03:04:29 pm

Hmm... Radiation treatment that could zap the fungus? Also, is it OK for James and Taric to be in the closet if Tarran or Dom is there to supervise? :3 (Not me. I would be more of a hindrance than a help there, but if I had to be in-character it's a whole 'nother story.)

Thank you serious, I now need to bathe in my jug of brain bleach. :P 

Quote from: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 03:03:30 pm

Aww. Can I bring anyone else instead? :3

As long as they're female and you make some hellaciously good pick-up line rolls that may or may not involve consumption of alcoholic libations prior to consummation.

Damn it, now I need my brain bleach again.

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Post by: Tarran on August 05, 2011, 03:10:26 pm

You really shouldn't be surprised when you have to use brain bleach around Taricus, you know.

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Post by: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 03:11:49 pm

Wait, you need brain bleach for the safest option?!

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 03:15:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 05, 2011, 03:10:26 pm

You really shouldn't be surprised when you have to use brain bleach around Taricus, you know.

Yeah, I've been thinking of upgrading to Brainy Fresh^TM to keep my plots from bleeding together. :D

Nah, Taric is good for me. After reading what he thinks there is nothing that can possibly freak me out.

Quote from: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 03:11:49 pm

Wait, you need brain bleach for the safest option?!

As I said above, between him and Trol I've developed the ability to not even look mildly perplexed when those around me spout madness.

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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2011, 03:17:16 pm

Thanks for being a bro, Ahra. :3 Also, I wouldn't actually do anything. >.> I would just, like, jeer and stuff. (Also, Taric, remember that you don't actually have to hit on the girls. Last time you didn't, you saw what happened with Saun. :P)

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Post by: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 03:18:56 pm

To be fair, I had to be talking to them about something related to that subject >:3

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Post by: PyroDesu on August 05, 2011, 03:27:32 pm

Ya'll have my vote for the HoL.

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Post by: Powder Miner on August 05, 2011, 03:29:46 pm

(No real action this round, speaking to shadow)

"Augh! I knew they weren't letting me off, but I didn't know they were planning to kill me! Oh god... Oh god... What do I do to save myself?"

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Post by: Tarran on August 05, 2011, 04:32:55 pm

Hooray! We're in!

But:

Quote from: monk12 on August 05, 2011, 03:32:54 pm

Deviation- 22 has been added to the Hall of Legends! *da-durrr*  It could use a brief descriptor, though.

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 05:02:03 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 05, 2011, 04:32:55 pm

Hooray! We're in!

Ha ha! Cheers my friends!

Running your turn now.

There hasn't been a player roll that was naturally higher than a 2 yet, and someone rolled two ones in a row.

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Post by: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 05:03:20 pm

...Fuck!

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Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 06:11:22 pm

Tarran Smith, Harry Nakamuno, and Jordan Grey

Quote from: Tarran on August 04, 2011, 08:43:00 pm

"What? Are there hostiles?!" Grab the med kit and rush towards James while trying subconsciously to remember what the carpet feels like.

You run back out of the bathroom and practically over Taric in your haste to make it back to the corridor. James' light is still standing and neither Harry or Jordan seem to be holding a gun on anything but James is down against the wall. "What the hell happened?" You ask as you kneel beside James.
"No damn clue." Jordan says as he continues pressing his hands to various places on James' head and torso. "He came out of there and rubbed at his head a little, then it got worse and he buckled." He sighs and moves his hands back along James' spinal column. "He lasted another minute before he lost consciousness. Did this man have any pre-existing medical conditions or history of migraines?"
You are unfortunately forced to tell him that you have no idea what James' medical history is, much to Jordan's disgust.

[Jordan Int 2+1] Jordan sits back and seems to be lost in thought for a moment, finally breaking his silence with a low whistle. "Well... Nothing is wrong with him in the body that should be causing this. My first guess would be that he's having a bad trip, it would account for a lot of the symptoms... but I somehow doubt that he managed to smuggle stims with him and then managed to take them in front of me without my noticing." He spreads his hands wide. "I've got nothing, and he's physically fine except for the pre-existing injuries. He's one of your men, but I can spare enough to dope him if you think he needs it."

(Drugging James will use up one charge of the Medical Kit)
   
---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 04, 2011, 08:35:24 pm

Hack the system, bypass the main login screen and attempt to gain root access.

As Tarran charges by you to do some doubtlessly important do-right deed you crack your knuckles and prepare to slice into the emitter. [Mechanical 1 (Bonus Negated] Vs Firewall 5+2] You intently skim through the holo board, running through dialogues at blazing speed. As you prepare to bypass normal entry however you get punted back of the system without warning. Surprised and chagrined you try again, making only as far as the core router before the system rejects you again. [Int 1 (Bonus negated)] Puzzled you stop for a moment to consider your next course of action. Hmm... If you could impersonate the security system itself.. Your fingers blur as you put your new idea into action immediately, almost there, almost there... Done!

The screen blanks out into a plain field instantly. It also turns a dashing shade of scarlet.  You think this may be a bad thing.

That suspicion is confirmed when the room's system begins yelling at you. "UNAUTHORIZED INTERFACE ATTEMPT. REMAIN WHERE YOU ARE FOR SECURITY PICKUP. LOCALIZED LOCKDOWN INITIATED."   

Red emergency lights in the walls burn to life as every door leading out of the room slams shut simultaneously. Stupid mistake, stupid Technocrats, stupid, stupid, stupid...

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 04, 2011, 08:59:59 pm

Dom turned and saw Tarran and Ash's medic running to take care of James. Eh... boss doesn't really know what he's doing, but three people'd be one too many. I might as well keep a lookout, stay out of their way or somethin'. She turned back to the door. "Yeah. Tell Adam he can kiss my scarred ass. Fuckin' computers." She flipped it off despite that not having any effect whatsoever on the situation and went back to Ash. Once the girl was done with that room she'd let her know this other door was being a piece of shit and refusing to open, and maybe some of those commands she had tried earlier would work.

Swearing at the idiotic nature of the program leave an obscene message for the dead owner, it's not like he'd care about you being rude anyway. The system thanks you sweetly for leaving a message and tells you to have a good day. You tell it exactly what it can have and what to do with it.

Grumbling the whole way you march back to the room Ash was searching, though as you come abreast of the door you hear the a commotion from the room over as the door to it slides shut without apparent aid. Eh. Taric probably found some asshole's private porn gallery. Shrugging your shoulders you enter the room to find Ashley sitting at the desk, staring at the screen as though it had just personally insulted her.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 05, 2011, 03:18:00 am

Grr there has to be soem clue here, was the writing on the screen that bastard tormenting her, did he know where they were in the facility? She sure hoped not had one last look for something interesting, and tried to understand the message specifically"

You tap your fingers against the desk as Dominique arrives... "When is a Raven like a Writing desk?" [int 1-1] You've got nothing, you vaguely remember the source from literary history, but other than that you're drawing a complete blank on this... You can't even tell if this is really a legitimate password that someone dreamed up or if this is some more exotic torment devised by The Father. With no better ideas you motion Dominique over to come and have a look at it.

[Dom Int 3] She too seems puzzled by it, which makes you feel a little better about not having any idea what it means.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 05, 2011, 03:29:46 pm

"Augh! I knew they weren't letting me off, but I didn't know they were planning to kill me! Oh god... Oh god... What do I do to save myself?"

 

The shadow raises a hand to stop you from panicking. "Easy there, try not to get excited right now, you might have a stroke if you raise your blood pressure too much while I'm keeping you under like this."
"You tell me I have a fungus growing in my head and then you tell me not to panic?" You protest even as you make a conscious effort to control your breathing. Of course you also wonder what good breath control does in a dream.
"I could perhaps have handled that better" he admits "but I do have an idea or two, that's why I needed to get a word with you. This... thing was put inside us in the medical bay of a transport by military personnel, and they were able to control from the medical bay of a transport."
You start to see where you're going with this. "So you think that if they can do that there, then we can pull it out with whatever medical facilities are here?"
He nods in affirmation. "Pull it out or cripple it. The only niggle is that we can't kill it, it's bonded too tightly. If it died while still attached the resulting stroke would probably kill us."
There's silence for a moment before you pop the question. "How long do I have if it... can't be treated?"
He settles back into the chair resignedly before answering. "Based on its current growth it'll exhaust the maximum free space in a little less than three weeks, after that it will start consuming grey matter to make room for itself. From there you'll go mad, then approximately a week after that I'll go mad. Seeing as I control little things like making sure your heart keeps beating we'll both be dead when I start losing it."
"That... sucks."
"Yeah."

He gives you some time to think before speaking again. "Just remember, we need a medical facility, so try not to let it get blown up if we find one. Now, you need anything else before you return to the land of the living?"

(Your stand light has run out of power and is now dark)

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (2), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 1/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing., Drying out, incredibly Smelly. The Devil inside (unknown effect)

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

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Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 06:16:08 pm

Hack the sytem alarm, SHUT IT OFF. Then get into the system.

You know, it really sucks to be everyone not me right now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 06:18:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 06:16:08 pm

Hack the sytem alarm, SHUT IT OFF. Then get into the system.

You know, it really sucks to be everyone not me right now...

What makes you say that?

Also, a word of warning, a hack roll less than 4 will cause the system to burn that emitter out and render it unusable until repaired.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 06:19:47 pm

*Grabs toolkit* I can fix it! Or bodge it deliberatly >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 05, 2011, 06:29:09 pm

Frustrated, Ashley Enters the word "Never" into the box and hits enter, if that does not work Ash barely resists the temptation to punch the screen with a point wrist blade, and then goes to see what Dom wanted.

Jordan will dope or not dope at Tarrans instruction, Harry will try to look stoic

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 05, 2011, 07:10:51 pm

"Ill wake up now. The others will be... worried about me."

(If James wakes up this turn)
"Gah... I have a bit of explaining to do. When the technocrats had me, they had been putting me through some kind of dream tprture before I woke up on that ship, leaving me with a seperately-intelligent subconscious who it appears has the power to knock me out- I believe it was bio-tech-... but I've just learned they also put some...fungus in my brain they put there during the torture, and it's growing. I have  three weeks before it basically starts eating my brain and driving me mad, and then another week before it drives mmy... inner me "mad" and since it regulates my heart, when that happens, I die. Unless we find medical facilities or something." He then saw Taric. "And what is this talk about drugging me? And... what did Taric do??"

Basically, wake up and stand up, try not to get drugged or whatever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 05, 2011, 07:26:28 pm

What is the Orb Lightstand?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 05, 2011, 08:01:25 pm

That light that half-blinded you for a while.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 05, 2011, 08:48:00 pm

Ah. That IS heavy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 05, 2011, 10:43:01 pm

"No, I don't think he needs i-" *Sees and hears the doors nearby close* "Uhhh..." *Points at Harry* "Do you still have some of that explosive stuff? I think we might need some of it. My companion is still in there."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 06, 2011, 01:48:53 am

Harry: "It's not an explosive, but yeah I have some I am assuiming you want me to open that door?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 06, 2011, 02:30:58 am

"Yep. Make it light so we don't hurt him, though."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 06, 2011, 03:44:14 am

Harry "As i said it's not an explosive, it just melts through the door, mich safer, andactualy more likely to beat the door anyway"
Harry helps open the door

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 07, 2011, 06:35:28 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 06:18:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 06:16:08 pm

Hack the sytem alarm, SHUT IT OFF. Then get into the system.

You know, it really sucks to be everyone not me right now...

What makes you say that?

Indeed, Taric. All we have to do is hide in other rooms while the enemies go right for you. >.>

Dom explained to Ash that this other door down the way refused to open on account of it being a personal room and the guy who owned it not being around to open it, and asked if she could try speaking to it to get it to open.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 07, 2011, 11:57:14 am

*Fkying kicks whoever han't posted* POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOST YOUR AAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCTTTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 07, 2011, 12:41:23 pm

*Powder misses and falls in magma*

Everyone posted.

Me.
Taricus.
Serious.
You.
And Wolfchild.

Also, how ironic that you're complaining on people not posting their action when we've had some somewhat similar situations with you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 07, 2011, 02:14:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 07, 2011, 06:35:28 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 05, 2011, 06:18:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 06:16:08 pm

Hack the sytem alarm, SHUT IT OFF. Then get into the system.

You know, it really sucks to be everyone not me right now...

What makes you say that?

Indeed, Taric. All we have to do is hide in other rooms while the enemies go right for you. >.>

Dom explained to Ash that this other door down the way refused to open on account of it being a personal room and the guy who owned it not being around to open it, and asked if she could try speaking to it to get it to open.

Hmm...

Your character is quite aware of how voice activated systems work, and as long as you start the sentence with, "System" Query/ command/Diagnostic/etc the systems will listen to anyone, they might not give you an auth, but they will listen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 07, 2011, 02:25:10 pm

Dom's not a tech person. Like at all. >.> Right now she's under the impression you have to give the commands in Russian for it to work, since it did for Ashley.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 07, 2011, 02:38:24 pm

'Aight, I just wanted to make sure, I'd hate to have you get mulched later because of bad GM communication...

It'd be a lot of fun to have you attempt to speak russian though...

"YA proshchayu babushki dlya nuzhdayushchihsya mne novyĭ prachkoĭ!" (I forgive my grandmother to me needing a new washerwoman!")

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 07, 2011, 02:59:48 pm

Yeah, in the first couple of turns I was in the game, when my time was supposed to be running differently anyway. Jerk.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 07, 2011, 03:45:01 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 07, 2011, 02:59:48 pm

Yeah, in the first couple of turns I was in the game, when my time was supposed to be running differently anyway. Jerk.

Enough.

Powder you have been late before, of the five you are often the last to post your action. There is nothing wrong with that, it does not however give you much credit to go around calling people jerks with.


Running turn a little later, but there will be one today. This damn drought is getting to me...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 07, 2011, 03:53:12 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 07, 2011, 02:59:48 pm

Yeah, in the first couple of turns I was in the game, when my time was supposed to be running differently anyway. Jerk.

Uh, no. Not the first turns. I mean these turns. In addition, when Draignean wants you to clarify things, you tend to take a while.

Quote from: Draignean on August 07, 2011, 03:45:01 pm

Enough.

Powder you have been late before, of the five you are often the last to post your action. There is nothing wrong with that, it does not however give you much credit to go around calling people jerks with.


Running turn a little later, but there will be one today. This damn drought is getting to me...

Eh, Jerk was coming anyway.

But really, I wasn't meaning any offense. I was just stating the obvious irony. Because I don't get to state irony often. My post should be read in an indifferent voice.

Anyway, drought? Oh dear. Anyway, yay turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 07, 2011, 04:08:16 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 07, 2011, 02:38:24 pm

'Aight, I just wanted to make sure, I'd hate to have you get mulched later because of bad GM communication...

It'd be a lot of fun to have you attempt to speak russian though...

"YA proshchayu babushki dlya nuzhdayushchihsya mne novyĭ prachkoĭ!" (I forgive my grandmother to me needing a new washerwoman!")

No prob. Also, seconding Tarran's 'yay turn'. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 07, 2011, 09:32:41 pm

Well, yeah, I was at my grandmother's for the entire week last week. Less computer access.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 12:10:34 am

Serious... Your avatar disturbs me for reasons I can't quite describe.

Anyway, running turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 12:24:29 am

What, you never heard of Cave Story? I'm sure Tarran recognizes it. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Zako on August 08, 2011, 01:06:45 am

Oh I reckonise it, I haven't completed the whole thing though. I always get stuck on one of the last bosses. I don't want to spoil which one though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 01:24:14 am

Good end or normal end?

Edit for rephrasing.

Also edit: Going to watch TNA Hardcore Justice, won't be back for 2-3 hours. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 01:44:08 am

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 05, 2011, 06:16:08 pm

Hack the sytem alarm, SHUT IT OFF. Then get into the system.

Grumbling about the damn fuss the system was making on a first date attempt to regain control. [Mechanical 3+1 (Good thing you buffed your int)] After getting a bit handsy with the hardware you're able to override the lockout protocol, letting you back into the system to attempt to muck it up again. [Mechanical 3+1 Vs Firewall 4+2] Try as you might however you're unable to rescind the security alert, whoever wrote this 'ware was damn good at his job.

---

Tarran Smith and Harry Nakamuno

Quote from: Tarran on August 05, 2011, 10:43:01 pm

"No, I don't think he needs i-" *Sees and hears the doors nearby close* "Uhhh..." *Points at Harry* "Do you still have some of that explosive stuff? I think we might need some of it. My companion is still in there."

You provide several colorful metaphors to describe the situation as Harry breaks out the sticky, should've known better than to trust Taric alone with a computer... Christ, you should've known better than to trust Taric alone by himself period. [Harry Mechanics 2] Harry applies the Gel to the door and sparks it from his hand. Nothing happens. Perplexed Harry sparks it again. The gel pops and the metal beneath it heats to a dull red, then to cherry, and then it dulls back down again leaving nothing but a slight discoloration beneath it. Harry adds a few choice curses to your own library.

---

Ashley Fey and Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: wolfchild on August 05, 2011, 06:29:09 pm

Frustrated, Ashley Enters the word "Never" into the box and hits enter, if that does not work Ash barely resists the temptation to punch the screen with a point wrist blade, and then goes to see what Dom wanted.

Jordan will dope or not dope at Tarrans instruction, Harry will try to look stoic

Without any better ideas you punch the first answer that comes to mind into the terminal, to your considerable surprise it beeps happily and expands into the customary interface prism. Your constant overestimation of these people is going to be the death of you.... [Mechanics 2] You scan the interface briefly, it's fairly straightforwards but you can't tell what files might be useful and what files are just data-sinks for whatever these people where doing here. The facet representing this terminals connection to the rest of the facilities computers seems to be dark, not damaged, just inactive.

After a cursory investigation of the system reveals nothing urgent you turn back to Dom to see what she needed. She then explains the trouble she's having with one of the bloody doors down the hall, locked unlike the rest.

----

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 05, 2011, 07:10:51 pm

"Ill wake up now. The others will be... worried about me."

"Gah... I have a bit of explaining to do. When the technocrats had me, they had been putting me through some kind of dream tprture before I woke up on that ship, leaving me with a seperately-intelligent subconscious who it appears has the power to knock me out- I believe it was bio-tech-... but I've just learned they also put some...fungus in my brain they put there during the torture, and it's growing. I have  three weeks before it basically starts eating my brain and driving me mad, and then another week before it drives mmy... inner me "mad" and since it regulates my heart, when that happens, I die. Unless we find medical facilities or something." He then saw Taric. "And what is this talk about drugging me? And... what did Taric do??"

The shadow nods his assent and punches you full force in the eyebrow. Before you can articulate a response you fall backwards, vision fuzzy, with little stars singing you along.

After your eyes re-focus the first thing you notice is that you still have a blinding headache throbbing along inside your head, it is extraordinarily painful. You make a mental note to grab some pain-killers on your next mental journey... Jordan snapping his fingers in front of your face brings you the rest of the way back to reality. "Hey, sleepy. You all right?" He asks you as you attempt to dispel the sparkles from the corner of your vision. You mutter a general and rather groggy assent as you slide up the wall and back onto your feet. "Ah good, you're fine. Well in that case I don't feel the least bit nosy for asking, What in hellfire is wrong with you?"
You take a deep steadying breath before replying. "Gah... I have a bit of explaining to do. When the technocrats had me, they had been putting me through some kind of dream torture before I woke up on that ship, leaving me with a separately-intelligent subconscious who it appears has the power to knock me out- I believe it was bio-tech-... but I've just learned they also put some...fungus in my brain they put there during the torture, and it's growing. I have  three weeks before it basically starts eating my brain and driving me mad, and then another week before it drives my... inner me "mad" and since it regulates my heart, when that happens, I die. Unless we find medical facilities or something."
Jordan stares at you.
You stare back.
Jordan nods up and down slowly. "Riiight. And I'm an amnesiac machine who's actually controlled by the copy of the personality of a century old doctor." He snorts derisively. "Keep taking your meds kid, if you've got any to take that is... I'll agree on medical facilities though. _{And I'll certainly agree on getting you a head scan."} He adds with a mutter.

Thinking about it you realize that telling a partial truth might have been more beneficial than telling the whole and complete truth.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 1/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5541/15484975.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 01:45:59 am

Find the firewall's directory and delete it from there, then proceed with the hacking.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 02:30:18 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 12:24:29 am

What, you never heard of Cave Story? I'm sure Tarran recognizes it. :D

That's a wild guess...

Yes, I do recognize it, but only from the LP from Deceased Crab. Thank goodness for my extremely good memory of unimportant things.

Quote from: Turn

POST YOUR ACTION NOW!

To James. "Intelligent Sub-conscious? Fungus in the brain? Man, they can do weird shit these days. What will they think of next? Total control over your own body?"

Looking at Harry. "Didn't work? Dammit, do you want to try again? Or should I get Dom and see if she can't use her mind or whatever to break that door?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 02:31:23 am

"OI!, Leave the door alone!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 02:33:12 am

Wait, can Taric even talk/hear us through the metal doors?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 08, 2011, 02:53:18 am

"Sure dom, lets see if I can bluff this door into opening, il get back to that terminal later ... what type of Idiot puts the most obvious answer as his or her password?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 03:05:33 am

Wolf, considering you control Harry in his fullest extent, it would be nice if you responded to this:

Quote from: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 02:30:18 am

Looking at Harry. "Didn't work? Dammit, do you want to try again? Or should I get Dom and see if she can't use her mind or whatever to break that door?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 08, 2011, 04:36:28 am

Harry: I'm down to oneapplication of thermal paste now, I would rather see if we can extricate your friend without it, it might be required in a situation that is more urgent, sorry. But if you can get that nice angry chick to time with me I can help her out."

If and when Dom helps open the door holding Taric, Harry will activate his samson implants and attept to batter the door in co-ordination with Dom's psionics

Edit: also sorry tarran, and the samson implants make him stronger when they are on

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 04:41:23 am

"Right."

*Shouting* "DOM! Taric screwed himself over and we can't help him. Would you come over and try and break the door down with your mind or something?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 06:03:17 am

Hold yer horses, guys. Jeez. Didn't any of you pay attention when I said I had a PPV to watch with my brother? :P Anyway, Cave Story is awesome. I played it before I ever knew about DC, about two years ago from TVTropes. It's fun. :3 On to actions.

"Yeah, one cotton-pickin' minute boss," Dom called back. "I'll catch up to you in a minute, I gotta see what that loony got himself into." She jogged back out of the room and over to the congregation outside the door. "'Sup?" She listened to the details, namely that he had gotten himself locked in and they couldn't open the door. "All right. Everybody take a step back, I'm gonna see what I can do." Dom pushed her hair back to get it out of her face - it was sticking slightly due to sweat and being annoying. She should see about getting it cut - and concentrated on the door.

"I'll see if I can pull this motherfucker off the hinges." She bent her mind to it, trying to pull it up and away into the corridor... So, Heavy Manipulation. I'll start the bid at 75 Stamina, or roughly 500 pounds of force on this door. I'll probably be exhausted afterward and need a quick break, but hopefully it'll work.

EDIT: No, wait. I've thought about it and while I would like to try out my new ability that's a horribly inefficient use of Stamina. What was the change to Slam, 1kn for 1 stamina or 5kn for 1 stamina? (Found it. It's one stamina point per kilonewton. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg2079215;topicseen#msg2079215)) Replacing with this:

She focused on the door. "Taric, if you can hear me, take cover or die!" she yelled. "I'm about to kick this door down, and you don't want to be in the way!" She gave him three more seconds to dodge to the side, then unleashed a powerful blast at the center of the door.

27kn Slam on the door, -1 modifier. That thing's coming down... unless it can withstand 5,400 pounds of force. >.> If it can I'm going to try again with a 50kn Slam, that'll show it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 08, 2011, 11:41:12 am

James got up and facepalmed. "Really should have thought that through. Oh well. You'll see when the scan comes." He turned to the door to see Dom standing in a funny position in front of the door. "Huh. Wonder what she's doing."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 01:12:08 pm

"Take cover or die Dom? Classy."

Tarran readied his Ichneumon for door breaching if the door still wouldn't budge.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 01:15:07 pm

Dom gave Tarran a quick grin over her shoulder. "Well, I dunno how heavy this door is, but I know how fast it's going to go once I knock the damn thing down. If our hacker buddy ain't careful he's going to get squashed like a bug or somethin'. I figured I should give him a fair chance to dodge it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 01:25:17 pm

Right... going to wait to see if Taric has anything to add to his turn considering that Dom is about to huff and puff and blow the door down. After that though I'll run this thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 01:27:09 pm

"Hey!, I'll get it open myself you crazy bastards! I just triggered an alarm, nothing to worry about"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 01:28:12 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 01:25:17 pm

After that though I'll run this thing.

:3 I for one can nevar have enough Dev-22.

@Ninja Taric: Hey, boss's orders. You should've stepped up when you had the chance. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 01:31:06 pm

There'll be a nasty surprise waiting for you then...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 01:35:21 pm

What, is Taric naked in there or something? Dom's seen nude guys before, the most you're going to get out of her is a 'really, Taric? Put your clothes on.' >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 01:42:09 pm

Ants... And Taric recording said ants from the cockpit >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 01:56:06 pm

That's... kinda vague. I'm not feeling too threatened. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 01:58:44 pm

Dom has a Fuath with acid loaded. Ants aren't going to last long. If they do, Tarran will just knock it off her using... whatever he did when we first discovered the ants.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 02:03:55 pm

Also got telekinesis in two varieties and Slam. :3 And some passive kinetics so I might be able to pull off the same thing myself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 02:10:55 pm

In the shower...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 02:15:10 pm

Taricus, that's just mean.

I'll be sure to send a Karmic Lizard your way whille you're sleeping.

If you don't know what that is, hint: It's from ADOM.

If you still don't know what it is, well, enjoy being Doomed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 02:16:26 pm

This being Taric, he'd probably mind control it and [REDACTED]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 02:20:33 pm

Well, Taric, it's not going to matter. :P Chances of you getting to keep those ants is pretty low; you probably already lost them while you were fooling around with the terminal and not paying attention to them. And, uh, you didn't dodge when I warned you to. You might get hurt since you didn't listen. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 03:02:17 pm

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 01:45:59 am

Find the firewall's directory and delete it from there, then proceed with the hacking.

With the others ready to blast the door down you're going to have to work fast, first order of business is to cripple the damn security program... [Mechanical 3+1 (Firewall bonus negated)] After a minute it becomes apparent that completely destroying the security will be a difficult prospect, instead you leave it a little present to keep it busy while you work. [Mechanical 2+1 Vs Firewall 6] Goddamn you must be off your game, even with its primary crippled the security is still quite capable of locking you out of the main system.

---

Tarran Smith, Harry Nakamuno, Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 04:41:23 am

*Shouting* "DOM! Taric screwed himself over and we can't help him. Would you come over and try and break the door down with your mind or something?"

   

With Harry unwilling to risk the last of the gel on the door Tarran yells for Dom to come and help break this damn thing down. As with everything Dominique takes the situation with her usual shit happens attitude and tells Harry and Tarran to get back. Somewhat surprised Harry cocks an eyebrow at the small woman, but he does as he's asked and takes a long step back.

Stepping backwards herself Dominique spins into full snap kick aimed at the recalcitrant door, focusing every bit of energy through her foot and into the metal beneath. [Dominique Kinetic Slam 27 Kn, 5' focus: 5+1] The door literally explodes inwards, this however is unfortunate for Taric considering that he is directly in the path of said flying door. [Taric Dodge 6+1] Not being known for his idiocy Taric was already moving at the first spike of psionic energy, throwing himself out of the way of the metal door with alacrity and rolling to his feet as he lands.  The holo-emitter however wasn't so lucky, and it explodes in a shower of sparks as the heavy door plows through it.  Taric's acrobatic dodging also serves to massively agitate the ants in Saun's helmet, without some form of real containment they're going to start escaping in a couple minutes.

After the stunned silence wears off Harry whistles appreciatively at Dom's display strength.

---
   
James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 08, 2011, 11:41:12 am

James got up and facepalmed. "Really should have thought that through. Oh well. You'll see when the scan comes." He turned to the door to see Dom standing in a funny position in front of the door. "Huh. Wonder what she's doing."

You watch in awe as Dominique literally kicks the door out of the wall with a single blow... Why does that never work for you? [Failed roll not shown]

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 08, 2011, 02:53:18 am

"Sure dom, lets see if I can bluff this door into opening, il get back to that terminal later ... what type of Idiot puts the most obvious answer as his or her password?"

Still muttering over the stupidity of the room's owner you leave the room with Dominique, shortly after leaving however she is called away to help the others. So much the better for your work really. The door Dominique talked about is as unremarkable as the others, and you too try to open it normally, to the exact same result as Dominique had. [Int 3] "System query, Lock status?" You ask it after you politely decline its offer to take a message for you.
"Door is locked to all, including Lieutenant Colonel Adam himself. Electronic release damaged. Manual release damaged."
Damn, either this bastard had a helluva run of bad luck or he sabotaged the system from the inside... [Mechanical 3] You could drill the door with your kit and try to release the locks that way, but the lack of ports on the exterior of the door will make the more subtle methods you have available impossible.

---

Security

The security squad of four that has been marching up the hall finally rounds the corner into the personnel wing that you're occupying. The clones survey you, they survey the wreckage of the door. The air is thick with tension. After assessing the damage the designated speaker for the deadheads addresses your group generally. "Citizens, who vandalized this door?" It says, pointing at the large gaping hole in the wall.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 130/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 10/12 (15lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [3, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A34, E69, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A10, E40 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 1/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7664/46998322.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 03:05:53 pm

Use part of the wreaked door to seal the ants into the helmet, Then ready the frankie for COMBAT!

"DAMMIT DOM!, YOU WREAKED THE EMITTER!"

Ninja Taric indeed :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 03:08:12 pm

Quote from: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 03:05:53 pm

Use part of the wreaked door to seal the ants into the helmet, Then ready the frankie for COMBAT!

Ninja Taric indeed :D

The door is still in one piece and it weighs more than you do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 03:08:52 pm

I said part, didn't I? if it isn't in a usable form, make it so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 03:10:19 pm

Quote from: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 03:08:52 pm

I said part, didn't I? if it isn't in a usable form, make it so.

With what?

If you had Dom's Arc/Plasma welder from the beginning I could see it without much trouble, but what tools do you have cut and reshape the door with?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 03:11:02 pm

PSIONICS!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 03:15:55 pm

How much do the deadheads weigh do you reckon, Draignean?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 03:17:43 pm

"If you want to figure out, maybe you should check the door. Maybe you'll find out who. I have no idea."

Get ready to cowboy-draw my Sleipnirs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 03:23:26 pm

160lbs roughly, plus 25 for the light body armor, plus 20 for Stun clubs and pistols, so 205 pounds total.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 08, 2011, 03:31:44 pm

..............wow just...wow kinetic kung fu.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 03:31:48 pm

In kilos?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 03:38:06 pm

Damn it, five pounds over the limit for Heavy Manipulation. :\ I mean I could spend 45 stamina to toss one, but that's 95 pounds/15 stamina points wasted.

"I'd listen to him, he has a point," Dom said, stepping aside. "We were just wondering that ourselves, I mean that's a heavy door. Maybe you should go in and check it out." When the last deadhead passed her, she was shooting it in the back of the skull with her Abassy.

Unless anyone has a better idea for what I can do to it. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 03:41:49 pm

You could use the H manipluation on all of them...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 03:48:26 pm

All together they weigh 820 pounds. I'd need to use 900 pounds to lift them all, which is 135 points of stamina... more than my maximum amount. :-\ No go, there. (And it would also probably be pretty hard to pull off considering it's four separate targets.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 04:00:21 pm

Hmm... Let's change that a little, say 10 stamina for 150lbs.

Edit: Taric, you'd need approximately 140 Stamina invested to generate enough heat to melt steel, plus the telekinesis cost to manipulate the molten metal into a plate for the helmet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 08, 2011, 04:38:27 pm

When Dom shot one of the Deadheads, James roared and charged at another, attempting to punch its head in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 04:39:10 pm

Hmm. Let's see now. I could try to get two of them for 30 stamina (450 pounds should cover two)... I'll try that next round since Powder ninja'd me and I don't wanna make him redo his post. :3

Ooh, wait. Next round I could throw two at each other and stun them so James can ground & pound them. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 04:41:00 pm

Or you could throw the door again :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 04:56:31 pm

That's a possibility. Wonder how much it weighs, though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 04:57:34 pm

You managed to throw it the first time, it can't be that hard to do again...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 04:59:58 pm

Actually last time I hit it with a force of 5,000 pounds. :P I'm not quite sure what that's equivalent to in real life, but I think a car wreck at about 40 MPH? I dunno. Not too certain on force measurement, science isn't my strong point. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2011, 05:03:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 04:59:58 pm

Actually last time I hit it with a force of 5,000 pounds. :P I'm not quite sure what that's equivalent to in real life, but I think a car wreck at about 40 MPH? I dunno. Not too certain on force measurement, science isn't my strong point. :-\

The door weighs about 300 pounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 05:04:04 pm

$10 says if Dom rolls a 6 they're deadhead pancakes :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 05:19:11 pm

I'm looking it up to see if I can find out. A kn is about 225 pounds so 225x27 = 6,075 pounds of force I hit the door with, plus whatever was in Dom's kick. :3 That's equivalent to... as near as I can tell if this calculation is right, that's something weighing 60 pounds hitting you at 55 miles per hour, spread out over five feet. Harsh. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 08, 2011, 05:56:58 pm

Im assuming Ash notices the deadhads?
Silently Ash lines up her fingers with one of the deadheads, ready to open fire with her javalin as soon as everyone else opens up
Harry Staps the nearest one as son as hostilities commence, and activates his Aegis if the bad guys are not al dead after the initial flurry
Jordan Pulls out his Laser rifle as soon as the bad guys are not looking at him

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 08, 2011, 06:10:25 pm

If Dom rolls a 6 I'm screwed >.> <.<

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 06:15:03 pm

Nah, you're cool right now. I'm not using psionics until next turn. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 08, 2011, 06:22:14 pm

Then you can get out of the way or pull a Taric Maneuver.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 02:48:42 am

Right, I think that's everyone. Going to try running the turn but I've got a mother of storms hanging over my head (Thank god, the raindance worked. Now please don't drop a tornado on my head.) so it may or may not get out depending on the stability of my power and my internet feed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 02:50:47 am

Jeez man, where do you live? Droughts and rainstorms?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 02:54:29 am

I'd guess the Midwest? I dunno. I'm in the south/east-coastish sort of area, but maybe closer to the Midwest myself since I'm in western Kentucky as opposed to the side closer to the beach. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 02:57:19 am

Oklahoma.

Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain in an attempt to kill you every couple weeks... Our last month set the record for the highest average temperature ever recorded in any state in the U.S. Fun.

Tornadoes, Ice storms, dust storms, wind storms, mild earthquakes (Though I've only ever had one of those), droughts, floods, etc. You name it, we've got it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 03:09:19 am

Jeez.

Well, I guess it makes sense you live there. I mean, you are insane deep down inside. At least, you say you are.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 03:27:57 am

Well, that's most of us. All that's left is for Tarran and Powder to 'fess up about where they live. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 03:58:59 am

Well, I'll let you guys guess with random quotes from a Wikipedia page:

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X has been referred to as one of the most environmentally friendly or "green" cities in the world

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X is known for its large number of microbreweries and microdistilleries, as well as its coffee enthusiasm.

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X is home to a diverse array of artists and arts organizations, and was named in 2006 by American Style magazine as the tenth best Big City Arts Destination in the U.S.

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X has a growing restaurant scene, and among three nominees, was recognized by the Food Network Awards as their "Delicious Destination of the Year: A rising city with a fast-growing food scene" for 2007.

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The X metropolitan area has transportation services common to major U.S. cities, though X's emphasis on proactive land-use planning and transit-oriented development within the urban growth boundary means that commuters have multiple well-developed options. Even further, X has been recognized as the tenth most walkable city in the nation.

Whether or not you can figure it out, I have no idea. But because I'm an ass, I'll make you guys guess. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 04:08:54 am

:P Google says you gave away your city and state. So to be fair I'll respond with Belton. I'm not gonna tell you what road I live on though because you'd think I'm lying. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 04:10:07 am

Holy shit Dominique, keep that goddamn pistol away from me.

Congratulations on pushing your damage into the quad digit range* though.


*Yes, the system is working as it should. I'm actually fairly pleased with the current results.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 04:08:54 am

:P Google says you gave away your city and state. So to be fair I'll respond with Belton. I'm not gonna tell you what road I live on though because you'd think I'm lying. :-\

1313 Mockingbird lane or 1 north cemetery drive?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 04:11:30 am

FUCK YEAH I'M AYLA.

Also: Jim Bob Lane. No, really.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 04:13:55 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 04:08:54 am

:P Google says you gave away your city and state. So to be fair I'll respond with Belton. I'm not gonna tell you what road I live on though because you'd think I'm lying. :-\

Dammit. You and your goddamn fancy Google.

But I'm still not telling you what PART of Portland I live in so HAH!

Quote from: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 04:10:07 am

Holy shit Dominique, keep that goddamn pistol away from me.

Congratulations on pushing your damage into the quad digit range* though.


*Yes, the system is working as it should. I'm actually fairly pleased with the current results.

WHAT.

You mean in the THOUSANDS?!

Good LORD. And I thought the weapons I was designing in my RTD were overpowered. :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 04:19:05 am

Well, to be fair, this is a high-caliber pistol at point blank range to the back of the head in a surprise attack. :3

Edit: Also the possibility of a Passive Kinetics boost to that. :3

And I've got nothing better to do edit: So I live the furthest to the east and Tarran furthest to the west, with Draignean right in the middle. Draignean and I are on Central time, which means we're both up too late. Tarran's on Pacific, which means it's only like an hour earlier for him. Taric's in Australia with wolfchild doing God knows what to the poor kangaroos while wolfchild is just like 'dude, not cool.' :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 04:37:17 am

Well Tarran you had ample opportunity for awesome, but you failed BOTH of your critical confirm checks. Then you proceeded to learn why people wear bulletproof vests.

You did a grand total of 3 damage to the thing's actual health.

James on the other hand actually hurt the damn thing. A quote from the turn.

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Causing the thing to stagger backwards as its internal balance fails to cope with unexpected situation: Fist.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 04:40:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 04:37:17 am

Well Tarran you had ample opportunity for awesome, but you failed BOTH of your critical confirm checks. Then you proceeded to learn why people wear bulletproof vests.

You did a grand total of 3 damage to the thing's actual health.

:( I r sad.

Oh well. 3 damage is still an achievement. You'll never know when that 3 points will save your life you know!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 04:42:18 am

I think the problem is you went for two guns instead of one. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 04:44:00 am

Shut up. Dual wielding will save the day EVENTUALLY. >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 04:47:20 am

Suggested perk for Tarran: whenever he dualwields, he rolls 1d20 instead of 1d6. If it comes up 20 he deals massive amounts of damage to his target(s) but anything below 20 is a miss, and 1 is a critical misfire that could destroy one or both of his guns. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 04:49:57 am

No thanks, 1/20 is far too little. I'll NEVER get to use it!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 04:52:48 am

What if by massive I meant 'equivalent to or greater than the damage Dom did this round'?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 04:57:04 am

Nah. I like taking risks, but I've got a really good sense of what will almost never work. 20% chance=EXTREMELY RARE CHANCE in my opinion. 5% chance (1/20) is utterly trash, to be frank.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 04:59:44 am

It's about as reliable as a stockbroker :P

And I don't abuse the 'roos.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 05:01:58 am

Why not? ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 05:02:55 am

Wait, what is with you guys using avatars with the same thing in it? Am I missing something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 05:05:21 am

Mushroom Kingdom thread. My character Bradley Oliver Oakes (a Boo, quite naturally) is a smash hit. :3 Mine is him being cute, Taric's is him failing quite miserably to make the save.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 05:06:01 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 05:01:58 am

Why not? ;D

They punch, kick and generally fight very hard and dirty (NOT LIKE THAT!) I prefer my limbs intact...

@SC: More like a smash MISS :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 10, 2011, 05:06:30 am

well since you three Americans have tol us your locations, I will volunteer mine, the city i live in is Brisbane

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 05:08:17 am

@Taricus: I see what you did there... and I approve. >.>

@wolfchild: Brisbane is one of the only Australian cities I actually know of, being extremely uncultured. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 05:11:43 am

Did I miss blurting out my town, or do I have to say it again? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 05:13:17 am

I think all you ever said about it was that it was a small mining town.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 05:18:46 am

Tarran Smith And Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: Tarran on August 08, 2011, 03:17:43 pm

"If you want to figure out, maybe you should check the door. Maybe you'll find out who. I have no idea."

Get ready to cowboy-draw my Sleipnirs.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 08, 2011, 03:38:06 pm

"I'd listen to him, he has a point," Dom said, stepping aside. "We were just wondering that ourselves, I mean that's a heavy door. Maybe you should go in and check it out." When the last deadhead passed her, she was shooting it in the back of the skull with her Abassy.

[Tarran Lie 3][Dominique Lie 1] [Deadhead Security Detect lie 4] Both Tarran and Dominique act perfectly innocent of the whole there's-a-giant-hole-in-the-damn-wall situation, the Deadheads however seem unconvinced and merely peer at them unnervingly. [Deadhead Security Detect lie 4] "Sub-vocal stress patterns corroborated by cognitive pathology indicative of facetiousness, you will be detained as witnesses and suspects to vandalism case 0023. Please remain where you are pending retrieval." 

Yeah right, when pigs fly.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 08, 2011, 03:05:53 pm

Use part of the wreaked door to seal the ants into the helmet, Then ready the frankie for COMBAT!

"DAMMIT DOM!, YOU WREAKED THE EMITTER!"

[Kinetics Auto-Fail (You'd kill yourself before you managed this.)] Despite your best efforts are unable to mutilate the door with your mind, and after a pair of quick attempts whose only results were deep furrows in your eyebrows you give it a rest. With sweat already beading on your forehead you give it a rest, you're going to need more people to work metal with your mind alone...

Monotone voices from the hall get your attention though, and judging from the words they're supposed to be the security team that was dispatched to pick you up and arrest you. No way in hell you're going to let that happen without a fight. Dropping to one knee you hunker down and train the sights on the doorway that Dom renovated.

---

Ashley Fey, Jordan Grey, Harry Nakamuno

Quote from: wolfchild on August 08, 2011, 05:56:58 pm

Im assuming Ash notices the deadhads?
Silently Ash lines up her fingers with one of the deadheads, ready to open fire with her javalin as soon as everyone else opens up
Harry Staps the nearest one as son as hostilities commence, and activates his Aegis if the bad guys are not al dead after the initial flurry
Jordan Pulls out his Laser rifle as soon as the bad guys are not looking at him

The dark suited figures do not go unnoticed by Ashley as she works on the door. Remaining unnoticed at the far end of the hallway she carefully lines up a shot for whenever hell decides to break loose. Jordan and Harry just stand out of the way as Tarran and Dom dig themselves in deeper, they'll do what's needed when the time comes.

---

James Evan

You remain silent with Harry and Jordan, talking was never your strong suit and these guys don't look in the mood for a polite bit of chit-chat. Instead you position yourself to pummel the nearest security guard the instant it comes within range.

---

Security Force

The deadheads march forwards, leaving two of their number to watch Dom and Tarra -much to their chagrin- while the others move to retrieve Taric from the red-lit room. For a moment the deadhead stands silhouetted against the light as it begins charging Taric with his crimes. "Pyotr Ivanov, you are found under dire suspicion of knowingly attempting to hack into a secure system in violation of your employment contract. You are found a suspec-" [Taric Marksman 2+1] Taric's laser however cuts across the doubtless enthralling list and collides with the deadhead's shoulder. (Deadhead armor -10 Deadhead HP -11) [Taric Marksman 4+1+1, Fire Control 3+1+1] [Confirm Critical 5 Vs deadhead armor 3, critical confirmed] The Frankenstein's second barrel however roars as it rips through the deadhead security guard. (Deadhead Armor -8, -6, -5, -4 Deadhead Hp -32, -50, -43, -52] Spine severed and essential internal organs damaged beyond repair the deadhead spits blood as it attempts to continue listing Taric's crimes, then it topples forwards to bubble bloody nonsense into the floor.

Dominique reacts first, whipping her pistol up and between the eyes of the deadhead detaining her. [Quickshot 6+1+2-2] [Confirm critical 5 vs armor 4, critical confirmed] Complex and expensive cognitive simulation hardware is reduced to twisted metal as the .50 caliber slug rips through the cyborg's head. (Deadhead Armor -10, Deadhead Hp -1070 {Not a glitch, 27x4(crit)x10(headshot on deadhead)})

As the machine in front of Dominique collapses into a pile of bleeding parts before it can even draw a weapon Tarran draws both of his SMGs and fires at point blank range at the one guarding him. [Quickshot 5+1+1+2, 5+1+1+2] [Fire Control 5+2+1, 2+2+1] [Confirm critical A 4 Vs armor 5, confirm failed] [Confirm critical B 3 Vs armor 4, confirm failed] The small caliber of the weapon though is its downfall, and the armor worn by the security agent is sufficient to stop the rounds from doing more than bruising it. (Deadhead Armor -2, -6, -5, -6, -4, -1, -2, -5, -4, -3  Deadhead Hp -1, -1, -1) The deadhead growls at Tarran with something approaching real malevolence. "Citizen, shooting a security officer is a crime, lethal force is author-"

The deadhead is interrupted by James smashing his fist into the side of the machine's fragile head, [Melee 3+1-1 Vs Dodge 2] catching the cyborg completely by surprise. [Brawl 4+1] (Deadhead Armor -2 Deadhead Hp -40) Causing the thing to stagger backwards as its internal balance fails to cope with unexpected situation: Fist.

Harry extends a foot long shining blade from each wrist as the uninjured deadhead begins to draw a pistol from inside its suit jacket, [Melee 3+1-1, 4+1-1 Vs dodge 2] stabbing both at its cranium. [Brawl 1, 1] Both blades however glance unluckily off the lightly armored cranium of the cyborg, barely making scratches across its skull.

This does however give Jordan time to get his own rifle up before the deadhead can fire. [Quickshot 1] [Luck 1] The short range barrel on the rifle however gives off an unhealthy flash and a smell like burning metal. You have a feeling that barrel won't be working again for a while.

Ashley however snipes in to save the day as the Deadhead manages to level its pistol at Dominique's head. [Marksman 2+1] The beams converge on the cyborg's stomach, burning a thin hole that would have painful on a human, but on the machine is merely an inconvenience. (Deadhead 2 Armor -10, Hp -6)

Without anything else to stop it the deadhead fires the small pistol at point blank range at Dominique's head. [Quickshot 4+2-2 Vs Precognition 4+1] She drops and twists at the same instant as the disruptor fires, filling the air with the smell of ozone and Dominique's burning hair as the bolt misses her head by an inch. Well at least that takes care of the problem with her hair being too long.


(Deadhead killed x2, Deadhead 1 off-balance (dex based rolls for next turn -1.)


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 57/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 10/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Off Balance


Deadhead 2
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 94/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 40/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 5/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 134/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Saun's Helmet (Partially Full of ants)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 0/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

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Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 05:22:51 am

Cannabilize the deadheads for something to seal the helmet up with, and take one of the distruptors. "Wait, why'd it call me Pyotr Ivanov?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 10, 2011, 05:33:10 am

All: Ruthlessly destroy the remaining deadhead, if it's killed quickly Ash gets her mechanical bypass kit out and proceedes to deal with the stubborn door

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 05:45:27 am

"Worry about that later! We still got hostiles!" Dom yelled at Taric. Focusing on Deadhead 2, she attempted to telekinetically lift it up and throw it against the other one to knock them both down.

That's 20 stamina for 300 pounds, so that should cover it. Hmm... If I put in another 10 stamina to make it 450 pounds lifted, could I throw the poor bastard even harder than normally? Because if so, then yeah, I'm putting in 30. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 06:09:44 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 05:45:27 am

"Worry about that later! We still got hostiles!" Dom yelled at Taric. Focusing on Deadhead 2, she attempted to telekinetically lift it up and throw it against the other one to knock them both down.

That's 20 stamina for 300 pounds, so that should cover it. Hmm... If I put in another 10 stamina to make it 450 pounds lifted, could I throw the poor bastard even harder than normally? Because if so, then yeah, I'm putting in 30. :3

Yeah'll I'll bump the damage up a notch for that... :P

Map is ENGAGED.

Complete with bloody corpses, guns (Well a little.), and health/armor/stamina indicators.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 06:12:51 am

I'd just like to ask: Did that Holo-emitter have any data pertaining to the PA?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 06:16:46 am

The emitter is an emitter.

It's a really complicated VCR, it doesn't have any permanent storage on it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 06:29:23 am

I'm so tempted to just pump that up to 80 points and fling him with the maximum amount of force I can bring to bear, but I don't want to miss and waste all that stamina. :3 Nevertheless, he and his friend should get ready to feel the 30-point TK pain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 06:33:12 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 06:16:46 am

The emitter is an emitter.

It's a really complicated VCR, it doesn't have any permanent storage on it.

So it's a terminal then? That data is on a central server (Possibly able to be accessed via the computer in the other room?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 06:42:56 am

Quote from: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 06:33:12 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 06:16:46 am

The emitter is an emitter.

It's a really complicated VCR, it doesn't have any permanent storage on it.

So it's a terminal then? That data is on a central server (Possibly able to be accessed via the computer in the other room?)

*Facepalm*

No. You lock the recording into the emitter, the emitter plays the recording. It can record and edit, but it holds no information. It is connected to the system in as much as it can be shut off remotely and can send status updates, but it is not fully wired onto the system.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 06:59:44 am

So a complex DVD player then?

I'm going to have a field day with those, provided I mave the "Materials" >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 10, 2011, 09:15:30 am

"Rrrah!" James continued to pummel it, launching an uppercut to the chin and trying to follow with a right hook to the side of its head.




Oh, and Seattle os where I live.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 10:03:56 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 06:16:46 am

It's a really complicated VCR,

Quote from: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 06:59:44 am

So a complex DVD player then?

...

Whippersnapper....

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 10, 2011, 10:41:31 am

whippersnapper?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 11:59:34 am

Whippersnapper is a word old folk like me and Draignean use to describe people too young to know what we're talking about. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 10, 2011, 12:02:14 pm

im 14 and even i know what an goddamn VCR is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 12:05:55 pm

Hey, I do know what a VCR is...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 10, 2011, 02:24:55 pm

Nice bit of WIN there, Serious. Pumping out a quad digit, ouch.

Just now getting to it because of high school.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 02:27:44 pm

Everything Dom does is win. :3 Except running into landmines. >.> Thanks, though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 02:43:34 pm

We're waiting on... Tarran.

I think that's a first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 02:55:26 pm

Wow, yeah, we are. Huh. o.O

...Tarran? Tarran! TARRRRRANNNN!!! *dun da dun ta dun dun dunnn!*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 10, 2011, 03:03:30 pm

not online.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 03:11:09 pm

I know. :\

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 06:10:26 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 02:43:34 pm

We're waiting on... Tarran.

I think that's a first.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 02:55:26 pm

Wow, yeah, we are. Huh. o.O

...Tarran? Tarran! TARRRRRANNNN!!! *dun da dun ta dun dun dunnn!*

For crying out loud guys, the turn was posted at 4AM my time, and my friend came over as soon as I woke up.

I'M NOT ON ALL THE TIME GUYS, PATIENCE.

"Goddammit, what a waste of ammo." For the lulz, pocket my SMGs and get stabby with my Combat Knife.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 06:27:22 pm

Excellent, I can begin.

Spoiler: Images to Dump to laptop. (click to show/hide)

(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4857/31814794.png)(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9567/24336281.png)(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/4973/85652476.png)

P.S Was there ever a PMG Jormungandr made?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 06:30:54 pm

No... not yet.

Leave it to me. I'll get to work on it. Have patience.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 08:03:33 pm

Spoiler: Here (click to show/hide)

(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

I tried to make it look as similar as I could to the first edition one

Spoiler: Which is this (click to show/hide)

(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4577/jormungandrassaultrifle.png)

but the lack of parts that looked similar really made it hard for a similar look. What you see is what you get. I tried to keep the overall look, but kinda failed. Still, it looks vaguely similar...

Wow, I can't believe it took 1 and 1/2 hours to finish that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 08:29:50 pm

Alright, thanks man.

Running turn now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 10:43:34 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1: 14+1-1=14
Deadhead 2: 36+1-1=36

Jordan grey: 92+6-3=95
Harry Nakamuno: 61+3-6=58

Tarran Smith: 22+9-3=28
Taric Sizier: 62+3-3=62
Dominique Wakeman: 74+4-3=75
James Evan: 96+0-0=96
Ashley Fey: 16+7-6=17

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 10, 2011, 09:15:30 am

"Rrrah!" James continued to pummel it, launching an uppercut to the chin and trying to follow with a right hook to the side of its head.

As the deadhead staggers you press the attack, aiming a fist directly under the thing's chin. [Melee 5+1 Vs Dodge 1-1] [Brawl 4+1+1] [Confirm Critical 2 Vs Armor 1, Critical Confirmed] You feel bones fracture as the upper cut connects and you follow up with a plowing fist to the side of its skull. (Deadhead Armor -1 Hp -191) The cyborg collapses like a split balloon, its cranium quite clearly smashed into pudding.

---

Jordan Grey

With his rifle temporarily ineffective he instead uses it as a bludgeon, driving the butt into the remaining deadhead's knee. [Melee 2-1 Vs Dodge 4] The cyborg however steps out of the way before he can smash its patella, leaving Jordan to catch his balance as the rifle clubs the air. 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2011, 05:45:27 am

"Worry about that later! We still got hostiles!" Dom yelled at Taric. Focusing on Deadhead 2, she attempted to telekinetically lift it up and throw it against the other one to knock them both down.

Shouting at Taric to shut up about whatever the hell he was on about while people were shooting lightning at your head you reach out with your free hand. [Kinetics, H.Manipulation 30, 3+1-1] (-30 Stamina) You clench your fist on empty air triumphantly as you bind the security guard from head to toe in a psychic envelope. "Ceiling, meet ugly. Ugly, meet Ceiling."  Action follows word as you smash the deadhead into the ceiling with bone crushing force. [Deadhead end 4] (Deadhead 2 Armor -10 Hp -46) Not content for a moment to let him stay pinned painfully to the ceiling you bring him back down to the ground. Hard. [Deadhead end 3] (Deadhead Armor -8 Hp -29)

Something tells you he's never going to make it off the ground.

(deadhead has multiple breaks and fractures, -2 to all physical actions.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 05:22:51 am

Cannabilize the deadheads for something to seal the helmet up with, and take one of the distruptors. "Wait, why'd it call me Pyotr Ivanov?"

   

[int 1 (Bonus negated)] Pondering the little mysteries of life to no avail you hum to yourself as loot the corpse, pulling a pistol out of its coat and then ripping said coat into a wrap for the ant filled helmet. [Dex 5] It works quite well but you've already lost about half the ant mass between your dodging and shooting shenanigans.

(Disruptor Pistol added, Covered Helmet added.)

---

Harry Nakamuno

Aiming to finish the prone deadhead Harry slices both of his blades at the creature's neck. [Melee 5+1, 5  Vs Dodge 3-2] [Brawl 3+1] [Brawl 4] Decapitating the wounded man with a pair of swift cuts. [Deadhead Armor -6, -5 Hp -11, 16]   

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 10, 2011, 05:33:10 am

All: Ruthlessly destroy the remaining deadhead, if it's killed quickly Ash gets her mechanical bypass kit out and proceedes to deal with the stubborn door

As Harry finishes off the last of the security force you shake your head and lower your hand. However started this needs a talking to, but for now you've got more important things to work on. [Mech 4+1, Dex 3, int 4+1, Luck 5 18/10 progress] You carefully drill the door until you can get a shaft in, then you start working the door from the inside. With your skill as a machinist and a good stroke of luck you manage to disengage the internal locking mechanism without a fuss from the door. As soon as you've got it bridged you press against the door as hard as you can, sliding it opening before the re-lockers can engage.

A nearly mummified body slides out onto the floor in front of you before you can stop it.

---

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 94/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 8lbs]
Energy cell x5
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 0/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Energy cell
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Disruptor Pistol (click to show/hide)

Disruptor Pistol
Semi automatic.
4 shot cell
one handed
Cohesion Modifiers: +1 Short, -1 medium -6 long
High Damage x1
Base Damage Type: Energy
Instability: 3/6   
Critical Threshold: 7
Special: Deals stamina damage to biological targets
Description: A common weapon among security agents and concerned citizens the disruptor pistol is a cheap and efficient way to knock someone to the ground without actually hurting them. Recent popularity on the black market has something to do with the jury rigged pulse cannons used to knock out heavy technocrat machinery.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/6857/68390347.png)

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 10, 2011, 11:14:25 pm

"Hah! ...Anyway, I'm going to turn the light on, everyone tell me when you're ready." James covered his eye, and turned on the orb lightstand as the last action of the turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 10, 2011, 11:19:06 pm

"Well, that's that. Anything else to do?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 11:21:16 pm

"Well, that was really unnecessary violence. How fitting for us, eh Dom?"

He looked at James. "Go ahead, I'll go check this last door." Open the last unopened door at the end of the hall. Avoid getting blinded by James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 11:32:41 pm

Also, I apologize for the quality on that last turn but my computer is in convulsions. I'm running every anti virus/spyware/malware/etc I have now but I'm having problems with everything from gimp to firefox.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 11:35:54 pm

Oh dear.

What's taking up the most CPU stuff or RAM according to Task Manager?

/Derail for the good of the GM.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2011, 11:50:17 pm

Not a damn thing. It's tasked to 99-100% of capacity constantly, enough that mouse movement is lagged. Yet the process manager itself shows maybe 8 percent of actual processes running.


PPE: Never mind.  :-\ Found it, and now I feel like a moron for not fixing that 3 hours ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 11, 2011, 12:12:47 am

So, for the random curious person, what was it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 11, 2011, 12:27:48 am

Quote from: Tarran on August 11, 2011, 12:12:47 am

So, for the random curious person, what was it?

"Trusted installer", Legit update program with a nasty attached. God I hate vista software.

Knew about it, haven't managed to actually fix it yet. I have a program called Rkill (Good stuff if you're interested) that can freeze it and prevent it from starting up again in my current session. I did a restart -to update my security software ironically enough- which of course starts the whole circus over again. I just forgot to re-run the program and get it frozen again, hence the facepalming.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 11, 2011, 12:29:28 am

"Hey dom! I have the door open, by the way what were those Deadheads doing that made us need to shoot em? Aaaanyway theres a dead dude here and I want to deal with him so we can explore the room. Hey! Jordan, come over here a sec and tell me how this guy died."

Ash procedes to listen to Jordan's report and mentally tells herself to Never and in no uncertain tems, PISS OFF DOM!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 11, 2011, 06:42:03 am

"Good one, James," Dom said, lightly slugging the guy on the shoulder. It looked like he had some pretty good brawling skills, and she always respected that. Maybe they could throw down later. She also nodded to Harry, since he had finished off the other deadhead soundly. "Yep. No problem though, boss. After all that with the guys in the weird suits and the forest and New Hensfield I needed to kick somebody's ass." She was definitely feeling better about things now. Taric asked what to do now, and she thought about it.

"I bet the reason these buckets of scrap called you Pyotr or whatever is because this was his office," she guessed. Ashley informed her that the door she had wanted open was now open. "If you want to do something, come with me. Maybe we'll find a computer or somethin' in here," she said, indicating the door Ash had opened. She walked over to the other girl and knelt next to the dead body. "Those deadheads? Eh, I dunno... Taric was probably trying to look up porn or somethin'. This is a church, after all." Rather than touch the thing herself - who knew where it had been - she lifted it up telekinetically and moved it out of everybody's way.

Being dead long enough to be mummified I'm going to assume it weighs less than 150 pounds, so 10 stamina.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 11, 2011, 07:21:06 am

"Hey, don't accuse me at looking at anything when I couldn't get into the system before you broke it. But that sounds reasonable, just as long as she doesn't talk." Head to the newly opened room.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 11, 2011, 08:56:37 am

Edit action: Turn on light THEN enter new room.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 11, 2011, 03:50:10 pm

You are brobably right dom, whatever it was that taric was doing was bound to wind up with deadheads in our face, any Sophonts that were aware of it probably had no disire to come wiothin 3 kilometers of taric

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 13, 2011, 02:22:42 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 10, 2011, 11:14:25 pm

"Hah! ...Anyway, I'm going to turn the light on, everyone tell me when you're ready." James covered his eye, and turned on the orb lightstand

Cracking your slightly bloody knuckles to rid them of the stiffness that comes with hitting a man in the face with a closed fist you grab the energy cell out of your pack and insert it into the light stand. Another second of fumbling brings your hand over the activator and you warn the group to shield their eyes as you flick it on. [End 4+1+1] You close your eyes firmly as the light flares into life, letting your eyes adjust a little on the backs of your eyelids before opening them.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 10, 2011, 11:21:16 pm

"Well, that was really unnecessary violence. How fitting for us, eh Dom?"

He looked at James. "Go ahead, I'll go check this last door." Open the last unopened door at the end of the hall. Avoid getting blinded by James.

Holstering your weapons you smile faintly, it's not that random bloodshed makes you happy or anything, but its been a while since you've been anything but the underdog. Despite your injuries you feel good enough about it to joke to Dom as you make your way down to the last door of the hall. Even though none of the other rooms have offered anything more threatening than corpses you still open the door with your weapon leading, cocky, careless, and dead is no way to end a career.

The room is different from the others, much broader but not quite as long. Over and under bunks with lockers at their feet line both walls, the flooring is the same metal as the hall and the walls are bare of decoration. Unlike the others this room seems to have been designed more for function than the comfort of its occupants. 

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 11, 2011, 12:29:28 am

"Hey dom! I have the door open, by the way what were those Deadheads doing that made us need to shoot em? Aaaanyway theres a dead dude here and I want to deal with him so we can explore the room. Hey! Jordan, come over here a sec and tell me how this guy died."

Ash procedes to listen to Jordan's report and mentally tells herself to Never and in no uncertain tems, PISS OFF DOM!

You whistle for Jordan to come and have a look at the new corpse and he pauses only long enough to give Taric a disgusted look before jogging over to you. [Jordan int 4+1] He carefully examines the corpse, making sure not to break any bits off by accident. As he gets around to the skull he snorts and shows it to you. "Well there's your problem." He jokes darkly as he shows where a large part of the bone is missing, blown away from the inside. After a moment of examining the injury he rummages around inside the dark room for a moment. [Observe 4] After groping around for a minute he comes back out with a small sidearm, partially coated in an ugly brown residue. "He locked himself in his room, got bored, and gave his sidearm a blowjob to pass the time." Jordan says as he tosses the pistol to you. "Souvenir of our wonderful trip...".

(Manticore Pistol added.)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 11, 2011, 06:42:03 am

"Good one, James," Dom said, lightly slugging the guy on the shoulder. It looked like he had some pretty good brawling skills, and she always respected that. Maybe they could throw down later. She also nodded to Harry, since he had finished off the other deadhead soundly. "Yep. No problem though, boss. After all that with the guys in the weird suits and the forest and New Hensfield I needed to kick somebody's ass." She was definitely feeling better about things now. Taric asked what to do now, and she thought about it.

"I bet the reason these buckets of scrap called you Pyotr or whatever is because this was his office," she guessed. Ashley informed her that the door she had wanted open was now open. "If you want to do something, come with me. Maybe we'll find a computer or somethin' in here," she said, indicating the door Ash had opened. She walked over to the other girl and knelt next to the dead body. "Those deadheads? Eh, I dunno... Taric was probably trying to look up porn or somethin'. This is a church, after all." Rather than touch the thing herself - who knew where it had been - she lifted it up telekinetically and moved it out of everybody's way.

With Taric and James in tow you head over to where Ash has got the next room open. Ash and Jordan seem to be talking over a dead body, not your favorite conversation piece, but certainly not your least either. Still you kind of need to get in the room and you're not keen on accidentally stepping in somebody by accident if you can help it. Motioning for Jordan to take a step back you [Heavy Manipulation 150, 3+1-1]  (-10 stamina) pick up the corpse mentally and haul it out of the doorway. Surprisingly it's almost as bad to do the job with your head as it would have been to do it physically, only problem is that it's more difficult to wash grunge of your brain. Jordan shakes his head at the flying body. "I don't think I'm ever going to get used to that..."

Stepping inside the room you begin to feel that the owner had an eccentric streak. For one there are bookshelves, with real turn-the-pages books on them, and for another the walls of the room have been made into a mural of battles and wars. You never took enough history to know if these are historical or fictional fights, but they are pretty. In a bloody sort of way. Aside from the bookshelves there are two long metal chests on each wall, and a standard military issue table on the back wall. Like the other rooms a door leads away east. [Stamina 4+1] As you consider the room you roll your shoulders around, you feel pretty good, despite cracking a mans bones with your mind you feel... charged. (+10 Stamina.)

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 11, 2011, 07:21:06 am

"Hey, don't accuse me at looking at anything when I couldn't get into the system before you broke it. But that sounds reasonable, just as long as she doesn't talk." Head to the newly opened room.

You protest greatly when Dom suggests you were looking at Porn, you have your professionalism after all and the porn would certainly have waited until after you had the system eating out of your hand. Grumbling you follow Dominique as he walks over to Ashley and levitates a corpse out of the way. With nothing better to do you follow her as she enters the room. With Jame's light you can see fairly well, definitely well enough to say that there is in fact not a terminal in here. Your grumbling darkens.

For lack of anything better to day you start skimming the books on the west shelf. They have to do primarily with fighting, historical accounts of battles, tactics, philosophy of war, that sort of thing. They look like the most interesting books you can imagine having no desire to read. 

---

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Disruptor Pistol 4/4 x2
Disruptor Pistol 3/4
Light Body Armor 40/50
Light Body Armor 27/50
Light Body Armor 9/50
Light Body Armor 11/50
Stun Club 50/50 x4
Unmarked Box (On top of Cabinet)
Letters (On Top of Cabinet)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 67/115
Carried Weight: 99/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 115/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 19/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Manticore Pistol (click to show/hide)

Manticore Pistol
Semi automatic.
10 shot cell
one handed
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, -0 medium -2 long
Medium Damage x1
Base Damage Type: Ballistic
Recoil: 4/6   
Critical Threshold: 7
Caliber: .30 Bullet
Description: A middle of the road pistol the Manticore's reputation for reliability, accuracy, and stopping power has made it the standard issue sidearm for Technocracy forces. Firing the same round as the Kapre rifle the Manticore has surprising power for a pistol, though not so much as to make its recoil a burden to the wielder.  While it is overshadowed by the Abassy in terms of punch the Manticore is still favored for being a more controllable weapon as well as taking a less expensive round.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(Is on vacation until next turn. Probably.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 13, 2011, 02:30:03 am

"Hey guys, I found a Barracks or something! It has lockers. Wish me luck in finding actually useful stuff!"

Looting spree, go!

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 13, 2011, 05:01:55 am

"Geez, don't call me if there isn't a bloody terminal..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 13, 2011, 08:18:59 am

A pistol that fires a rifle round? Interesting, I'm on it.

Fakedit: Here you go: Manticore Pistol: (http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7014/manticorepistol.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/manticorepistol.jpg/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2011, 08:20:16 am

"Didn't say there was, dude. I said there might be," Dom said as she walked back out into the corridor and grabbed one of the stun clubs off of the deadheads. Ah, these things are fun. I think I'll grab another. In fact she took all four of them... but she was willing to hand two of them over if asked. Afterward, she followed after Tarran and looked around the barracks. "Well, I'm gonna take a break. Let me know if you need my help breaking one of those open, boss," she said, indicating the lockers, as she found a clean-looking, unoccupied bunk and laid down. Using her psionics so much was making her a little worn down and a quick rest would do a lot for her mood.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 13, 2011, 08:29:25 am

You know, I'm surprised no-one mentioned the passworded terminal in the room next to the officer's (I'm assuming that's what the former occupant was) quarters...

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 13, 2011, 08:30:02 am

"Well, it's grizzley but still, better to have a sidearm than not, i'm going back into that other room to root arround with the terminal"

Ash: Strap on the manticore pistol and try to use the console in the second room
Jordan: Take a break
Harry: Grab a disruptor pistol for himself and one for Jordan

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 13, 2011, 08:32:36 am

"What terminal?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 13, 2011, 08:47:58 am

"The one I cracked, and I am going to play with it first"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 13, 2011, 08:57:33 am

"I'm coming with, if only due to the fact that there isn't much else to do right now."

Wait, when did you get by the password?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 13, 2011, 09:43:57 am

she tried never in russian on an stupid riddle

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 13, 2011, 02:29:42 pm

Quote from: Ahra on August 13, 2011, 09:43:57 am

she tried never in russian on an stupid riddle

Hey, my best friend had that as their password for a long time. Don't knock it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Ahra on August 13, 2011, 02:58:36 pm

... you know its so obvious its almost safe now when i think about it

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 14, 2011, 03:29:02 pm

James took the least damaged armor. "I really need some armor, don't want to get turned into cinders.... Anyway, I wonder what's in that box," James said as he attempted to open.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 16, 2011, 12:27:51 am

Gah, going to make a dragon in Tarran's suspiciously quickly made non-scifi RTD because its interesting and then get to work on maps and turns for great lack of profit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 16, 2011, 12:32:52 am

The reason it was so quickly made was because it was simple, and everyone voted to start it.

...Not like the Sci-fi one. Neither of the two above things is true on the Sci-fi one.

But, in good news, the fact that the dragon RTD is up means I have a place to dump my Medieval ideas. And I only have one thing to work on now: The Sci-fi RTD. So it should go quicker.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 16, 2011, 03:04:42 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 13, 2011, 02:30:03 am

"Hey guys, I found a Barracks or something! It has lockers. Wish me luck in finding actually useful stuff!"

Looting spree, go!

Excited at the prospect of looting the barracks (if only a small one) you start rummaging around. [Observation 2, 2, Intuition 1, 4, Luck 2. Very Poor results.] You search the lockers on the right side of the room first, some of them are locked but not with anything that doesn't surrender to a swift smash. The contents however are poor to say the least, several shifts of generic clothing, snack food, a set of empty stims hidden in a boot... Nothing useful, and certainly nothing that you would have expected to find in a barracks. [Failed roll not shown.] You haven't the first clue why that would be.

Frustrated you sit on the corner of one of the bunks, trying to think of a reason for the lack of... barracksy things here. You were never military but you're pretty sure this is sort of what the vids made military barracks look like.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2011, 08:20:16 am

"Didn't say there was, dude. I said there might be," Dom said as she walked back out into the corridor and grabbed one of the stun clubs off of the deadheads. Ah, these things are fun. I think I'll grab another. In fact she took all four of them... but she was willing to hand two of them over if asked. Afterward, she followed after Tarran and looked around the barracks. "Well, I'm gonna take a break. Let me know if you need my help breaking one of those open, boss," she said, indicating the lockers, as she found a clean-looking, unoccupied bunk and laid down. Using her psionics so much was making her a little worn down and a quick rest would do a lot for her mood.

You roll your eyes and manage to resist punching Taric's usual ungrateful self, not like he'd been doing much useful since they got off the ship anyway... You do however manage to crack a smile when you pick up one of the batons from the security goon, testing the weight and heft of it brings pleasant memories to life. After twirling it in a lazy figure-eight you push it and one other through your belt. The other two you collect from the guards and put in your pack. Those who waste not, want not. Other than your satisfying acquisition though nothing seems to be happening of interest, no gunfights, no doors needing to be smashed down, no morons needing an ass kicking. You think you can spare a couple minutes to become reacquainted with the backs of your eyelids, and Tarran did say he found a barracks. Shame to let such fine beds go unused...

As you enter the room at the end of the hall you find Tarran sitting on one of the bunks, apparently thinking about something. You tell him that you're going to pack it in for a bit and he nods to you somewhat absently. Rolling your shoulders you work the kinks out before laying your head down to sleep. [Stamina 5] Once again displaying your ability to go to sleep anywhere you manage to drift off to sleep in five minutes. To hell with the deadheads and the weird deadheads and the people in funky armor and the damn voice on the radio, you're taking a nap. Heaven help whoever deems it fit to wake you. (+15 Stamina) [Failed roll not shown]

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 14, 2011, 03:29:02 pm

James took the least damaged armor. "I really need some armor, don't want to get turned into cinders.... Anyway, I wonder what's in that box," James said as he attempted to open.

Kneeling over the now mostly headless deadhead you go through the grisly task of stripping its shirt of and removing its under armor. You scrape as much of the gore and bloody scrap off as you can before putting on the slightly used gear. Even considering the fate of its former owner you feel much better now that you're wearing it, nerves of steel and a faith unflinching are no replacement for body armor.

As you're standing in the doorway you catch a glint of reflected light in top of the cabinet to your right. Curious you walk in and pick it up, going back out into the hallway to examine it. As Taric had noted the box is featureless, without seam or keyhole. [Intuition 1] Lacking a better idea you bash it into the wall a couple times. Aside from making a loud clanging sound nothing happens. You eye the box suspiciously. It remains unperturbed.

(Featureless box added.)
---

Ashley Fey and Taric Sizier

Quote from: wolfchild on August 13, 2011, 08:30:02 am

"Well, it's grizzley but still, better to have a sidearm than not, i'm going back into that other room to root arround with the terminal"

Ash: Strap on the manticore pistol and try to use the console in the second room

Quote from: Taricus on August 13, 2011, 08:57:33 am

"I'm coming with, if only due to the fact that there isn't much else to do right now."

Ashley holsters the pistol, a gun's a gun, it's going to be covered in gore at some point anyway so why should she get fussy now. After telling Jordan to take a break for a minute Ash heads back to the terminal she cracked earlier, there should be something useful on there, hopefully several somethings. At hearing the word 'terminal' mentioned Taric's ears practically prick up and he follows the purple haired woman into the second room.

Ash sits down at the chair with Taric over her shoulder, aside from being a slight irritation the only real danger seems to be water damage to her armor should he start salivating over the computer. She punches the display back up quickly and starts looking around for something interesting, [Ash intuition 6] she finds a couple things almost immediately. There's a virtual drop-box system with some mail still in it, not a lot but at least the guy didn't clean it out before dying. She also notices a couple files that look like research reports as well as what looks like a personal journal. It seems she'll have your pick of where to start her datamine.

[Taric int 3+1] Taric however doesn't get a lot out of her lightning fast pace, he can understand maybe one in five words in Russian at this pace and Russian seems to be the default language for this terminal. Watching it fly by is immensely frustrating.   

---

Harry Nakamuno and Jordan Grey

Harry collects guns off the bodies and throws one to Jordan who catches it adroitly. You can never have too many pistols, never. After redistributing the wealth Harry walks back out into the connecting hall, making sure nothing else lurks in the black. Thankfully nothing else appears to be doing just that. Jordan however spends his time cooling his heels by querying the system. "General system query: Why don't we have lights?" he asks the ceiling.
"Your question is based on an incorrect assumption, this facility has many lights." The perky response system replies.
"Aye yie yie...  General system query: Why is primary lighting not active?"
"Primary lighting has been cut automatically after catastrophic damage resulting in an outer containment breach occurred. Maintenance will restore power after safety has been ensured. We hope this does not interfere with your day."
Jordan snorts. "Catastrophic damage... I wonder what could have done that..."


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Disruptor Pistol 3/4
Light Body Armor 27/50
Light Body Armor 9/50
Light Body Armor 11/50
Unmarked Box (On top of Cabinet)
Letters (On Top of Cabinet)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 94/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 82/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 19/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Featureless box (8lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(Is on vacation until I'm done with it.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 16, 2011, 03:22:53 am

"Dammit, I haven't found any-freaking-thing useful yet." Tarran grumbled.

Walk out, down the hall, and back to the intersection. Quietly. Waiting for something to happen, and to avoid ambushes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 16, 2011, 05:03:48 am

"Previous owner must've preferred russian for some reason. Could you change the language settings?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 16, 2011, 09:50:57 am

"I'm not finished with it yet, and you staring over my shoulder is creepy so NO! If you leave me alone while I do this then the answer is "I will try"" Ash then procedes to continue looking, specifically at the research data

Harry and Jordan take 5

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 16, 2011, 02:17:21 pm

"Dang box..." James continued to try to open the box, throwing it, hitting it, hitting it with th e butt of his gun, with a stun baton, throwing uit again, throwing it again, and then finally just getting angry and punting it across the room. Then searching for any ways to open it that DON'T involve beating it, hsi stress relieved.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2011, 01:35:21 pm

Quote

Once again displaying your ability to go to sleep anywhere

- Sounds like me. :P I can sleep standing up.

Dom continued to sleep it off, but being in an unsafe place kept her on edge so her sleep was light and dreamless, ready to wake at the slightest disturbance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 18, 2011, 10:43:09 pm

*bumps the thread*

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 18, 2011, 11:25:23 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 18, 2011, 10:43:09 pm

*bumps the thread*

The last person posted ten hours ago you mule biting, egg ebbing, dirt denuding, goose grasping, cactus cutting, thread tickling, weimaraner wimpling, cat choking, horse hustling, crab crunching, shark snapping, eagle elbowing, squid squashing, melon mashing, dragon dashing, angel angering, devil defying, fox filking, cuttlefish curdling, no good low down dirty GM TAUNTER!

(Read the above aloud, in one breath, and at increasing volume with a really bad western accent for best results.)

The turn will be sometime this decade, I promise nothing else.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 18, 2011, 11:30:22 pm

I'm just trying to get the others to post... I'm rather bored at the moment... Anyway, do you know if Javarock ever comes on these days? I'm tryng to ge thsi permissions to make a second Aren Battles thread to ocntinue the awesomeness, but... No reply yet for my PM.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2011, 11:42:59 pm

lol. That's quite the rant there. Egg ebbing? :P Also, you forgot cattle rustling. He's guilty of that too, our good James is. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 19, 2011, 08:36:53 am

You shush >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 19, 2011, 02:39:52 pm

I suppose I'm working on a turn now... Run out of excuses for anything else.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 19, 2011, 02:43:22 pm

Do it when you wish, not when the crowd tells you too.

Just don't make us wait as long as Tal or Irony do, for the love of god.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 19, 2011, 05:25:06 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 16, 2011, 03:22:53 am

"Dammit, I haven't found any-freaking-thing useful yet." Tarran grumbled.

Walk out, down the hall, and back to the intersection. Quietly. Waiting for something to happen, and to avoid ambushes.

You get up and walk out of the bunk room, you're fed up with this place and its singularly useless loot... Dominique can rest as she's able but you need to keep moving, might as well check and make sure horror isn't about to come and visit you all with nasty sharp pointed teeth. Walking past Jordan and Harry and back out into the hallway you keep watch and wait for something to happen.

Nothing does.

Curious.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2011, 01:35:21 pm

Dom continued to sleep it off, but being in an unsafe place kept her on edge so her sleep was light and dreamless, ready to wake at the slightest disturbance.

Dominique continues to slumber, [Stamina 5+1] (+18 stamina) snoring like a machine gun all the while. [P.Empathetics 4] As she drifts off more and more deeply into sleep her dreams begin to contain strange things, visions of despair, hopelessness, and a child who the dream figures seem to live only to protect. Other things skitter at the edges of Dominique's sleeping mind, invisible spiders that instill an odd fear in her gut. The dreams that come like eddies off the maelstrom of fear that you sense are nothing pleasant, and they serve to keep you drifting in and out of slumber. 

---

Ashley Fey and Taric Sizier

Quote from: wolfchild on August 16, 2011, 09:50:57 am

"I'm not finished with it yet, and you staring over my shoulder is creepy so NO! If you leave me alone while I do this then the answer is "I will try"" Ash then procedes to continue looking, specifically at the research data

With Taric still hovering over her shoulder Ash leaves the language on Russian and continues reading through it at top speed, pulling up the research reports first. The status report for the Argos project is encrypted... [Mechanics 5] Scratch that, it was encrypted. Damn you're good. [Ash +4-1HP]

Spoiler: Stability Report: Cybele (click to show/hide)

To: Pyotr Ivanov, Head Sequence Analyst
From: Ord Mannel

The Cybele systems are still well within expectations for degradations, the second generation vats show expected levels of genetic deviance. We've been working on tagging all the mutations but the minor ones can crop and fade back before they can be found. The infection of vat 12 appeared to be an isolated incident, a cancer rather than some form of external contagion.

Work on the strains you've designated has been progressing ahead of schedule, analogues from the ARS project allowed us to halve the number of markers necessary. With permission we'll use the new strains to run a few hard tests on vat 25 to see if we can slow the rate of degradation the clone mother tissue.

-Enclosed are several technical documents detailing a particular plasmid for use in a genetic splice, at least that's what it says it's talking about.-

Spoiler: Progress Report: Bio-suit division (click to show/hide)

To: Pyotr Ivanov, Head Sequence Analyst
From: Felicity Bock

Progress has been slowed on the military division, we're requesting additional support to handle the permutations of the base genetics, attempting to track them as well as isolation the actually useful material is tripling the time needed to do anything. Jason contaminated a sample series with an eyelash earlier, setting us back twenty goddamn hours while we swept all the tanks and filled out the necessary bio-hazard paper work. We respect your need for time off every once in a while, but you're the only one with enough clearance to cut through the red tape when it needs cutting.

My girls can't make schedule if we have to wipe our asses in triplicate, if you can waive the the IA investigation on Jason we can get back to work without having scanners watch over our shoulders and question us about procedures that they don't even understand. 

The B-hazardous environment suits however are an area where we are more than in the green, the interns you sent down are damn good at their jobs despite being rookies. We've got almost 12% of the mother mapped now, and we have 97% of the prototypes mapped.

-Enclosed is a series of request for various members of personnel, forms that need signing, and a letter of commendation for an intern named Maurice-

Spoiler: Status Report: Ark Project (click to show/hide)

To: Pyotr Ivanov
From: Nathan Destrier

Good news my friend, that extra work you and the team put in is finally paying off. The model has stopped rejecting the polymer components and is finally bonding like it should, still need to see if it'll stay like that but things are promising. We're going to be integrity the metallic circuits into the nervous system on Tuesday and I need more clearance to get the EV out of storage, must be nice to be the top of the bureaucratic pile eh? Just drop some off at the lab's containment tube before that stupid baby shower and I'll get to it.

My team is making good time, Robert and Fillion have stopped attempting to out prank each other and I think the intern madness has subsided. Kay is still the best by far, if she could learn anything resembling social skills she'd by the junior leader but right now they'd kill her.

On a more troubling note we've been missing a few items from the labs, including from sections that maintenance doesn't have the cards to get into. I don't like it and I don't want to involve those damn scanners any more than I have to. Can you look into re-tasking some of the mobile cameras my way?   

Also the primary K-lab computer is experiencing odd hang-ups, wondering whether we should bother to have it looked at or just have one of the boys bang on it with a wrench.

-Enclosed are mountains of text detailing lab accidents, personal relations between the crew, and more intriguing the Ark project itself. [Int 4+1] From what you can tell it's a cyborging project, except... it's dealing with making something big. Weight calculations in the hundreds of tons. You've never seen anything like it before.-

Spoiler: Argos (click to show/hide)

From: Router Error=XVZI-16
To: Pyotr Ivanov

Brought the dilator here, back in the old labs. If you can get this to work you'll be set for life, I'll see to that, and while the Technocracy knows you've been neglecting your other projects they also need you to work on the Argos now. We're on a timeline, and your part is key.

The D22 gene samples are in the old labs as well, tanks 12 and 17. You'll need Arbiter Winston to get past the security though, he will remain with you at all times when you are inside, and he will leave the room last. This project is the highest priority you have, I expect updates on the second of each month.

You are Authorized to circumvent safety regulations as your require.

-Nothing else is enclosed, odd considering there are no files mentioning the Argos-

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 16, 2011, 02:17:21 pm

"Dang box..." James continued to try to open the box, throwing it, hitting it, hitting it with th e butt of his gun, with a stun baton, throwing uit again, throwing it again, and then finally just getting angry and punting it across the room. Then searching for any ways to open it that DON'T involve beating it, hsi stress relieved.

You give into your frustration and beat the living hell out of the box [Str 6+1], you smash it, stomp it, crush it, butt stroke it, yell at it and finally hurl it bodily into the far wall. Something in the poor abused box breaks as it hits the wall and the masterfully made -and now masterfully broken- box gaps slightly from a disjointed hair seam. Surprised but happy you walk back out into the hall to retrieve your prize.

You pick up the box again and open it the rest of the way... Hey you know what one these is! Marveling at the find you pick up the WWIII punch glove out of the box. You've never seen one of these outside a museum before, though this one looks like it's undergone some restorations and refits. It still has a name etched in it on the metal of the palm strap 'Cpl Simone Taggant'. Wow. You bet she was a bulldog.

Well its yours now.

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Disruptor Pistol 3/4
Light Body Armor 27/50
Light Body Armor 9/50
Light Body Armor 11/50
Letters (On Top of Cabinet)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 100/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 19/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 0/7)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x2
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5904/96229770.png)

Spoiler: Simone's Song (click to show/hide)

Simone's Song (Unique)
Melee
7 shot clip
one handed
Accuracy Modifiers: ? short, ? medium, ? Long
? Damage x?
Base Damage Type: Ballistic
Recoil: Nil   
Critical Threshold: 7
Caliber: .50 Bullet
Description: The song is a restored and somewhat revitalized WWIII era punch gun. Used in room to room fights the punch gun was a common addition to a skirmishers armament, merely bashing the knuckle based pressure plate against an enemy soldier would discharge one of the rounds. Unlike other punch guns Simone also has a small thumb trigger, you would presume this would allow the gun to fire without pressing the plate. Of course without a barrel to speak of you can't imagine how much good that would do beyond the immediate range.
?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 19, 2011, 07:13:43 pm

Wait, what is that door doing there...?

Open dat door to the east.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Taricus on August 19, 2011, 07:21:25 pm

Go to Tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 19, 2011, 07:57:28 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 19, 2011, 07:13:43 pm

Wait, what is that door doing there...?

The same thing it was doing the last time you came through here, sir.

[/Kif Kroker]

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: wolfchild on August 19, 2011, 09:55:45 pm

Ashley Searches the whole thing for any more references to argos, then logs off because taric was still being a creepy SOB

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 19, 2011, 10:03:56 pm

James briefly attempted to cover the name or something- his name wasn't Simone Taggart, and he assumed the owner had died when the Immortals presumably came in to kill everyone-, before going to show Tarran- who really seemed like someone who would know about weapons extensively- his find, after also punching the remains of the box to test the thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 19, 2011, 11:26:01 pm

Dom, unaware she was doing so, attempted to enter a lucid dream state through her dormant passive empathic abilities. "Are you lost?" she called out to the child, attempting to follow it from one odd place to another and see if she could find out what was so important about it. She didn't even know if it was a boy or girl, or how old it was, or anything; just a shape in the distance being guarded by some of the things meandering through her rest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Draignean on August 22, 2011, 12:55:04 am

Haika got my blood up so I'm running a turn. So shut up and deal with it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2011, 01:23:14 am

He did iff me off a bit too.

But I just ran a turn so I won't be making a turn as a result.

Anyway, YAY TURN.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Speaking russian like a boss.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2011, 02:23:05 am

Yay turn as well. While I don't endorse angering the GM, at least there's a silver lining for us players. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear... and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 22, 2011, 02:55:07 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 19, 2011, 07:13:43 pm

Open dat door to the east.

Turning to the door on your right you fumble across for any means of opening it, the glowing red light of the door control indicates that the door is locked. Taric already tried his card on it when you came through so it was a little too much to hope that it had become unlocked in the meantime. ...Of course, now that you think about it, it probably would be a bad thing if you'd just found it ajar, doors rarely open without some stimulus.

[Observation 4]  From down to the south you can hear a repetitive sound, a slight swish followed by a whump, then a two second delay before it repeats. [P.kinetics 3+1] Pressing your 'vision' to the limits you can see that there is something moving down there, more than that is difficult to make out.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 19, 2011, 11:26:01 pm

Dom, unaware she was doing so, attempted to enter a lucid dream state through her dormant passive empathic abilities. "Are you lost?" she called out to the child, attempting to follow it from one odd place to another and see if she could find out what was so important about it. She didn't even know if it was a boy or girl, or how old it was, or anything; just a shape in the distance being guarded by some of the things meandering through her rest.

[P. Empathetics 5] The fitful bubble realms of half-dreams roil beneath your eyes for long moments before stilling into something more normal... Trees, green grass, flowers and little stone waterfalls abound before you, bringing back bittersweet memories. You remember this park very well from your dates with your husband, its familiarity though is tarnished by the ghastly sensations you felt in your dreams. Turning away from the old memory you call out to the child you sensed. Nothing answers, but you feel a peculiar tug from off to your left.

Following it on impulse you walk through the vibrant foliage of the artificial garden, following the tenuous cord of the half-felt feeling from a dream that skittered on the edge between sleep and consciousness. It doesn't take long however for you to find what you were being lead to, and as you circle around the last of the squat trees you pause to take in the size of it. It's a memorial slab, a common sight in these gardens, but its scope is something that could have only come from a dream. The impossibly large stone is covered with names that shift as soon as you try read one, but the names are not the striking feature of the monolith, the graffiti artwork that covers it from top to bottom is.

At the center is the child, younger than you would have imagined, she's maybe a year old and lies on a carefully made bed. A hollow cheeked woman with empty eyes and only the faintest of sad smiles to her lips stands over her and caresses the child's head. Around them in circles are armed men and women, their backs are to the child and mother and their weapons held ready to engage some unseen threat. Even the faces of the youngest bear the lines of weariness you've come to associated with the undermost class of people, and the emotions on faces of these soldiers seem no different. Hopelessness and dread emanate softly from their parts of the mural, but the underlying cord is resignation. [will 2] The sheer bleakness of it overwhelms you and you turn away from the mural, turning your gaze away from the happy young child and the dead-inside wall of men and women fighting to protect it.

That's when you notice the other figure. It looks like what would happen if you told something that had never seen a person that humans had two arms, two legs, a torso and head before you asked it to sculpt one. The figure is perfectly proportional, but its skin is as white as snow and it lacks all additional features. You sense amusement coming from it.

"Well, I must say I'm quite glad you decided to doze off... I owe you quite a bit of thanks." The voice comes from the being, but it does not move as it talks. "I had my suspicions when I tried in the forest to subdue you, but ants have terrible eyesight and very little ability to recollect events. Again in the gardens something happened that made me suspect, but the disturbance could as easily have been made mechanically. But you... you showed me to my own eyes." The thing's shoulders shrug mechanically in a parody of human emotion. "Or close enough as makes no difference. And just between us, I harbor you no ill will for it, the sensation of being crushed against the ceiling was... exquisite. I simply must thank you."

You stare at it for a moment, caught between the horror of the graffiti behind you and the sheer alien presence of the thing that speaks with you. You really can't think of anything to say back to it though, 'Your welcome' doesn't fit the occasion and 'up yours' might not be anatomically possible considering its form. Perhaps fortunately for you though the newcomer seems content to do the talking. "Well I'd start off by asking you how many others of your group are like you, but you seem quite out of tongue... So I think Ill just reach in and take what I need." [The Father A.Empathetics 3-3-1 Vs Dominique P.Empathetics 4] The white faced man goes completely still and silent, and after a moment you feel a slight pressure on your thoughts as you did when you trained with Trol, except this pressure never develops into the mind rending spikes you've come to associate wit psychic conflict.

This is more like being attacked by a small dog than actually being assaulted by something dangerous. You flick aside its feeble probe with some caution, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Instead of attacking with real force however the thing reels backwards from some invisible blow, and its voice is filled with surprise when it speaks. "Amazing... A real touch, just a prick, but a real touch..."

Okay. You're now officially getting on the first goddamn bus to depart crazytown.   

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 19, 2011, 07:21:25 pm

Go to Tarran

Purple hair wants to hog her precious Russian computer, meh, you'll get it when snooty McPrincess gets into trouble she can't solve without the help of yours truly. As for now... it's been awhile since you pestered Tarran on his ineptitude and poor leadership skills, can't let him think you've started to approve of him being in charge.

James' light helps a lot when you're finding Tarran in the dark hall, abominably bright though it may be. Tarran himself seems to be listening to something intently. Without anything better to do you join him in quiet reflection.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 19, 2011, 10:03:56 pm

James briefly attempted to cover the name or something- his name wasn't Simone Taggart, and he assumed the owner had died when the Immortals presumably came in to kill everyone-, before going to show Tarran- who really seemed like someone who would know about weapons extensively- his find, after also punching the remains of the box to test the thing.

[Strength 2] After a brief attempt to deface the metal plate you give it up, your hand is going to cover it anyway when you put it on. Pulling the ballistic weave and alloy gauntlet on you give the box it was in an experimental punch. Nothing happens to the broken box whatsoever. Hmm, must be out of ammo. Luckily for you the gauntlet's box also contained a pair of cartridges designed to slot into the gauntlet and you slide one in and prime it as soon as you realize what the problem is.

While you're loading it and testing the weight and feel of it on your hand Taric walks out of the adjoining hall and down the corridor to Tarran. Hmm... Come to think of it Tarran did say he was a freedom fighter, and he seemed to know a hell of a lot about guns... maybe he could tell you something about this piece, worth a shot anyway.

Grunting you lug your lamp down to where the two of them stand, apparently lost in in concentration. Not wanting to interrupt whatever the hell they're doing you join them in focusing on your environment.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 19, 2011, 09:55:45 pm

Ashley Searches the whole thing for any more references to argos, then logs off because taric was still being a creepy SOB

[Mechanics 3] You do a couple of general sweeps through the system for the Argos and a couple other keywords from the file, you get a couple hits on Arbiter Winston, but only passing reference to him as a complete and total iron ball bastard. Deep scanning the system could take hours in the normal way, far more time than you can spare. You're about to log off in frustration when you realize Taric isn't breathing down your neck anymore... You didn't even notice him leaving.

Any of them could still walk in on you but you've got a short window to do this while he's gone. Your fingers stay hovered to crash the prism as you decide. [Regen 6-1=5]

Relevant Items
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Disruptor Pistol 3/4
Light Body Armor 27/50
Light Body Armor 9/50
Light Body Armor 11/50
Letters (On Top of Cabinet)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 100/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, North Wing.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 19/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 7/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, North Wing. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2011, 03:01:02 am

*Whispers* "Contact, slow, down the hall. It sounds large. Unknown hostility. James, tell the others. Taric, get ready. Take cover."

Dive behind cover, hug up against the south wall of the hallway to the west. Grab my Jormungandr.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 22, 2011, 03:04:38 am

Taric placed his down quite hard onto Tarran's shoulder, making sure to go behind him for the best effect. "SO!, what do you think is down there?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2011, 03:07:20 am

"SHHHH! I don't know what, but it's moving very slowly. It could be nothing, or it could be some goddamn mech. Get into cover!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 22, 2011, 03:11:59 am

"Well, we aren't going to find out what it is hiding." Enter into the hallway slowly, crouching and keeping my ears sharp.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2011, 03:17:12 am

"I'm NOT taking the blame if you end up with a hole the size of a chair in you! We really should wait for assistance!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 22, 2011, 03:24:49 am

"Come on, I'm only going about 2-3 metres..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2011, 04:06:42 am

Dom considered the being in front of her. She didn't think this was something she could solve with her fists, and it was probable he had underestimated her mental defenses. Next time he tried something, he might get through. She couldn't allow that. At all.  So, she reacted like she usually did. "You're just a prick," she snapped. "Who the hell do you think you are, trying to get into people's brains uninvited? My thoughts and memories are my own, thank you, and if you try that again I'll belt you one so hard your real body will feel it." Er... if he IS just some jerkoff trying that thing Taric does where he creeps into people's minds...

"Why don't you act civilized? I might consider answering a question of yours if you answer one of mine," she said, trying to stall while she figured out a way to wake herself up. She wasn't sure exactly how she would go about doing that, but maybe if she was lucky the boss's would run into some kind of problem he needed muscle for and come get her, or send someone to do it. "What the hell is that over there?" she asked, gesturing at the memorial with her thumb.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: wolfchild on August 22, 2011, 07:42:55 am

Ash decided that ueyes she would do it, Harry and Jordan respond to Tarran's cries, Harry goes to help while Jordan fetches Ash

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 22, 2011, 10:59:32 pm

Powwow miner. Post.

Or else....

(Scary music.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2011, 11:01:40 pm

...Powwow?

That's just mean. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2011, 11:08:58 pm

On another topic, I figure I might as well bother you guys about what to do with the Father here. I mean on the one hand I kinda want to keep talking to him but on the other Dom is the worst possible person to be in her position. Tarran and Taric both have empathetics of some sort, James has his Shadow to help out, and I'm still not entirely certain Ashley isn't a deadhead herself (Hoke was, after all) and therefore unable to run into him in her sleep or not. Dom, on the other hand, basically got lucky on that roll and really doesn't stand a chance should he actually try to break her defenses. (I'm assuming the cumulative -4 modifier he had earlier was because he wasn't expecting any resistance.)

So... keep him talking so we can learn more of the plot, or bail Dom out before things get, eh, uncomfortable?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2011, 11:18:24 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2011, 11:08:58 pm

Tarran and Taric both have empathetics of some sort,

My skills: 5 Marksman. 2 Talking 1 Dodging, 5 Passive Kinetics (+4/8ths Dodging).

I have none.

You're better than me, at least. 3/8ths Active empathetics>0 empathetics.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2011, 11:08:58 pm

So... keep him talking so we can learn more of the plot, or bail Dom out before things get, eh, uncomfortable?

Bail.

Pinch yourself or kill yourself in your dream. Say, giant sword through chest. Or, even more stylishly, fall off of a huge cliff. I'm pretty sure that should wake you up. I think.

...Actually, I'm not sure, but I've heard it will.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2011, 11:37:33 pm

...Oh, right. I thought you went three PK, two PE when we first got our psionics. Don't know why I was under that impression. ^^; Well, he has more charisma than her, so he's still a little better off. :3 Anyway, yeah, that's what I thought I should do. I don't really fancy the idea of Dom getting broken mentally/emotionally, even if it means missing out on some potentially plot-heavy conversations. Not to say it couldn't be interesting to write for, but, um... yeah, anyway, you asked Powder to come get me so hopefully James'll go wake Dom up.

@QuickEdit: The absolute worst is when you're sleeping on the lower part of a bunk bed, dream you're falling, and are still awake enough to throw your arms out to catch yourself... when you normally sleep face down. Banged the back of my head pretty hard; didn't feel much like going to sleep after that. :P Years ago, but still kinda funny in my opinion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: wolfchild on August 23, 2011, 03:32:05 am

I suggest you talk to Ash about it [/metagaming]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 24, 2011, 08:38:29 pm

Sorry guys, camping trip.

James did as Tarran said to, rushing off to wake Dom and tell her about the incoming hostile.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 24, 2011, 09:08:59 pm

Well why didn't you make a computer out of rocks you.... ELF!

Wait, if you were an elf you would have made a computer out of wood you... KOBOLD!

Wait, if you were a kobold you would have stolen a computer you... GOBLIN!

Wait, if you were a goblin you would have killed someone for their computer you... HUMAN!


Turn is coming. Sit tight and prepare to do battle with whatever Tarran found.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 24, 2011, 09:19:34 pm

My reactions on the thing:

IF Hostile is just a machine: Oh, well, that's good, no hostile. Still, I don't want to be "The little boy who cried wolf".

IF Hostile is an actual threat but not a big one: Well, that's anti-climatic.

IF Hostile is an actual threat and EXTREMELY DANGEROUS and Taric gets a big hole in him: I told you so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 24, 2011, 11:33:13 pm

Problem, turn is written except for Wolf's action... The problem is that I am unable to translate the word "ueyes" in context, it seems to play a key roll considering the fact that she both attempts the action and has one of her cronies break her from it in the same turn. Help here wolf?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 25, 2011, 12:25:40 am

I would hazard a guess that the meaning is 'yes Ash will crash the prism' but wolfchild typo'd the 'yes' into 'ueyes.'

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: wolfchild on August 25, 2011, 03:28:55 am

serious is correct, sorry for not picking up the typo

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 03:31:27 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 22, 2011, 03:01:02 am

*Whispers* "Contact, slow, down the hall. It sounds large. Unknown hostility. James, tell the others. Taric, get ready. Take cover."

Dive behind cover, hug up against the south wall of the hallway to the west. Grab my Jormungandr.

You search for cover in the hall, unfortunately the steel walls offer little concealment and the nearest opening is many yards behind you. In lieu of a better option you press your body against the wall to narrow your profile as you raise your rifle into a firing position. Taric of course shows little of the concern that you place on the situation, jestingly grabbing your shoulder from behind in way of greeting. With surprising self-control you manage not to 'accidentally' bring your assault rifle into his face. You settle for telling him to shut up and be quiet. You consider the situation, if it is something dangerous then you'll need to kill it fast, a prolonged firefight would turn these corridors into deathtraps, and even if it isn't dangerous then you'll probably need eyes and ears to work with whatever the hell it is. Either way you're going to want as many people as you can. Tapping James on the shoulder you ask him to get the others, quietly.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 22, 2011, 03:11:59 am

"Well, we aren't going to find out what it is hiding." Enter into the hallway slowly, crouching and keeping my ears sharp.

Ignoring Tarran's reprimand you scoot a little farther down the corridor, though without his ability to see in the dark there isn't much to look at... but you can still hear. [Observation 3+1] Making yourself as quiet as you can and screening out the exterior sounds you listen intently, and your own ears pick up the soft swish and thump that Tarran heard. [int 4] You focus on it and begin to notice something curious, it doesn't seems to be getting closer, no matter how many times it repeats. Hmm...

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2011, 04:06:42 am

Dom considered the being in front of her. She didn't think this was something she could solve with her fists, and it was probable he had underestimated her mental defenses. Next time he tried something, he might get through. She couldn't allow that. At all.  So, she reacted like she usually did. "You're just a prick," she snapped. "Who the hell do you think you are, trying to get into people's brains uninvited? My thoughts and memories are my own, thank you, and if you try that again I'll belt you one so hard your real body will feel it." Er... if he IS just some jerkoff trying that thing Taric does where he creeps into people's minds...

"Why don't you act civilized? I might consider answering a question of yours if you answer one of mine," she said, trying to stall while she figured out a way to wake herself up. She wasn't sure exactly how she would go about doing that, but maybe if she was lucky the boss's would run into some kind of problem he needed muscle for and come get her, or send someone to do it. "What the hell is that over there?" she asked, gesturing at the memorial with her thumb.

Jesus H. Christ you're tired of insane and demanding people, it never fucking it ends. Considering into your tone the fact that he interrupted your nap you give the faceless figure a piece of your mind... about him trying to take a piece of your mind. The figure however recovers from his shock as you speak and merely seems amused at your rant. Dick.

When you demand that he tell you what the hell the giant memorial is about he cocks his head at you curiously, then nods grudgingly. "Fine. I can be reasonable, a question for a question." He turns to the memorial and lifts his eyeless face towards it, expressionless as he surveys it from top to bottom. "Blind fools. Too proud to live, too scared to die. They are a trifling inconvenience, they don't cause any trouble except the effort needed to step around them." The faceless man finishes and turns back to you, expectant. "Now then, how many of your number have your abilities?"

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 24, 2011, 08:38:29 pm

James did as Tarran said to, rushing off to wake Dom and tell her about the incoming hostile.

     
 
You head back when Tarran tells you to get the others, alerting both Jordan and Harry as you pass them. The more the merrier, especially when you may end up desperately needing to shoot something.  You find Dominique lying on a bunk in the room at the end of the hall, she twitches slightly and seems asleep, if only fitfully. You shake her [Str 3+1] quite vigorously in your attempt to wake her. [Dominique Sleep 2-2-1] She snorts awake and sits bolt upright in bed at the third shake, looking at you somewhat incoherently. You inform her of the situation. She stares at you blankly for a moment before mumbling thanks at you. Mildly surprising considering that you just told her that unknown things may or may not be about to rampage out and start killing people.

After she wakes up the rest of the way she swings out of bed and draws her pistol, you make a note to stay out of Drowsy's firing arc until she gets the sleep out of her eyes. Shouldering the heavy lamp you you lead the way back to Tarran. When you get to where Tarran and Taric hold the hall you find everyone else already assembled...

Whatever Tarran is concerned over it's going to have a few new holes in it in about five minutes.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 22, 2011, 07:42:55 am

Ash decided that ueyes she would do it, Harry and Jordan respond to Tarran's cries, Harry goes to help while Jordan fetches Ash

You decision on what do to is interrupted by Jordan rapping the back of his knuckles on the metal of the door frame. "Trouble out in the hall." He says when you look up from the terminal. You nod and pause only to crash the interface before grabbing your rifle and jogging out with Jordan and Harry. There would be plenty of time later for what you need to do, trouble on the other hand had the nasty habit of getting worse if you put off dealing with it.

---

Tarran, leading All.

When all the others fall in and James provides the light you give the signal to advance slow. You lead with James, trying to press your senses out ahead of his light as you draw nearer to the source of the sound. [P.kinetics 4+1] It's a little harder to do while walking, but you can still manage to see more than most. When you manage to get a grip on exactly what you're sensing you swear softly with relief and let the muzzle of your rifle drop, a couple more steps puts the source of the noise fully within the pool of light made by Jame's lamp.

"All clear, not hostile." You say as you break from the group and walk the rest of the distance at the deadhead lying inactive in the path of a sliding door. The door is powered and is still attempting to close, at which point it hits the deadhead. Then it pauses and slides open again, making the Swish-thump sound you heard. You probably didn't need a half-dozen soldiers to help you with this, but better safe than sorry. Toeing the corpse you notice something different about it, it's still juicy, and even more unusual for a deadhead is the fact that it's emaciated. This one must have died recently,[int 2] no real way to tell how recently though.

"Thank God we were here Mr. captain sir, I don't know how you could have survived the sliding door without six people with guns to help you." Taric drawls from behind you. You grimace and bite back something cutting as you look around. The door is as unremarkable as the other doors in the complex, but there is an inscription beside it in plain black letters. "Security Substation November". Military Alphabet, so either they use an odd sequence or there are at least 13 other substations in this facility. Not a pretty thought when you consider how big this place must be to actually need 13+ security stations.

The inside of the room that you can see in flashes as the door opens and closes is partially lit by the glow faint glow of active readouts, these manage to faintly illuminate a few indistinct pieces of machinery inside. [Observation 2+1]  More than that however is difficult and you really can't tell a whole lot more than anyone could with the naked eye. 

---


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Disruptor Pistol 4/4
Light Body Armor 50/50

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 100/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 19/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 7/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

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Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 03:32:49 pm

Sorry it took this long to get back to it, sick as dog. (Seafood, landlocked state... Why do I keep trying you?) :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 25, 2011, 03:41:36 pm

"Tarran ya wuss, It's not coming any closer..." Continue moving up into the room.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 03:53:36 pm

Ahead is very vague, ahead meaning down the corridor, or ahead meaning into the room?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: wolfchild on August 25, 2011, 04:09:06 pm

"Dom, you look like hell, rough night?" Ashley asks as she takes a small breather "Taric don't be a dick, it's better to prepare for trouble than ignore something that might want to kill us""

Harry and Jordan flank Tarran, slightly behind him

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 25, 2011, 04:10:31 pm

Edited.

"Sounds more like a factory rather than a war machine"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 04:16:22 pm

Quote

"All clear, not hostile." You say as you break from the group and walk the rest of the distance at the deadhead lying inactive in the path of a sliding door. The door is powered and is still attempting to close, at which point it hits the deadhead. Then it pauses and slides open again, making the Swish-thump sound you heard. You probably didn't need a half-dozen soldiers to help you with this, but better safe than sorry. Toeing the corpse you notice something different about it, it's still juicy, and even more unusual for a deadhead is the fact that it's emaciated. This one must have died recently,[int 2] no real way to tell how recently though.

"Thank God we were here Mr. captain sir, I don't know how you could have survived the sliding door without six people with guns to help you." Taric drawls from behind you.

Taric, you know perfectly well what is causing the swish thump sound and where it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 25, 2011, 05:49:33 pm

Dominique patted James on the shoulder in thanks as she moved past him and kept the Abassy up... until she, too, saw what was causing the noise that had boss on edge. With a quiet sigh of relief, she holstered the gun. Could be worse... she thought when Taric taunted Tarran. At about that point, Ash looked at her and asked if she had a rough night. Dom managed a smile in her direction. "I've had worse. You should see this scar I've got on my..." she trailed off. Taric at least would probably be overly interested in that particular scar. Being defenestrated and having to have someone else pull the shards of glass out is never fun, she thought, frowning as she recalled the incident. That was probably the most embarrassing trip to the doctor she'd ever had. She put her hand on her hip absently. "Anyway, it's probably not a good idea to go to sleep around here."

She turned to James. "So, uh, yeah. Now seems like a good time. There doesn't seem to be any danger and I'm rested up; d'you want me to try and Orient you? We could use another psionic on the team," she said. If James wasn't feeling up to trying it, though, she would just stick with Tarran for now.

Also: Hope you're feeling better, Draignean. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 05:57:28 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 25, 2011, 05:49:33 pm

Dominique patted James on the shoulder in thanks as she moved past him and kept the Abassy up... until she, too, saw what was causing the noise that had boss on edge. With a quiet sigh of relief, she holstered the gun. Could be worse... she thought when Taric taunted Tarran. At about that point, Ash looked at her and asked if she had a rough night. Dom managed a smile in her direction. "I've had worse. You should see this scar I've got on my..." she trailed off. Taric at least would probably be overly interested in that particular scar. Being defenestrated and having to have someone else pull the shards of glass out is never fun, she thought, frowning as she recalled the incident. That was probably the most embarrassing trip to the doctor she'd ever had.

Also: Hope you're feeling better, Draignean. ^^;

Damn that would hurt a lot, particularly considering that the city spires are hundreds of stories tall and the only thing to break your fall would be a covered spire walk.

I can totally see Dom doing it it though. :P

PPE: Thanks man, I just freakin' love sushi and I forget that I don't live on the coast sometimes...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 25, 2011, 06:06:44 pm

"Taric, shut up. If this really was something nastier, you would be thanking me right now. In combat, you don't underestimate things. For example, a simple thud could be a dog hitting a door or someone sneaking."

"Anyway, I'm going south further, because I literally cannot do anything else back at those rooms. Anyone else who was waiting, feel free to join me. Those who were doing something important, go ahead and head back."

Go south further. To the red light.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 25, 2011, 06:18:28 pm

I was thinking more like the big front windows some stores have, in this case a bar. :P Yeah, a fall like that would be fatal. Sucks for Dom but I thought it was funny.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 06:32:42 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 25, 2011, 06:18:28 pm

I was thinking more like the big front windows some stores have, in this case a bar. :P Yeah, a fall like that would be fatal. Sucks for Dom but I thought it was funny.

Ah that would work, though slightly less spectacular.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 25, 2011, 06:40:07 pm

True, but infinitely safer. :3 Hoke did reference Dom having a scar somewhere below the waist so I figured now was as good a time as any to hint at where it was and why she was like '...you know about that?' ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 07:26:06 pm

C'mon powder and Wolf, you get here before midnight (270 minutes from now) I'll run a turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 25, 2011, 08:42:21 pm

And who says that the Technocracy doesn't have safety measures just in case someone does fall?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 08:50:25 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 25, 2011, 08:42:21 pm

And who says that the Technocracy doesn't have safety measures just in case someone does fall?

Why Bother? It would probably interfere with the solar collectors anyway, and on top of that it's difficult to make oppressive 'safety' systems stick unless you let a few accidents happen every year. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: wolfchild on August 25, 2011, 09:15:08 pm

Ash decides that she was doing something important, so continues what she started

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 25, 2011, 09:17:51 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 08:50:25 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 25, 2011, 08:42:21 pm

And who says that the Technocracy doesn't have safety measures just in case someone does fall?

Why Bother? It would probably interfere with the solar collectors anyway, and on top of that it's difficult to make oppressive 'safety' systems stick unless you let a few accidents happen every year.

And if a Technocracy agent were to have an "accident"? It would probably be nothing more than a passive force field anyways. As in, a force field that slows your descent, not immediately stopping you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 11:21:35 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 25, 2011, 09:17:51 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 25, 2011, 08:50:25 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 25, 2011, 08:42:21 pm

And who says that the Technocracy doesn't have safety measures just in case someone does fall?

Why Bother? It would probably interfere with the solar collectors anyway, and on top of that it's difficult to make oppressive 'safety' systems stick unless you let a few accidents happen every year.

And if a Technocracy agent were to have an "accident"? It would probably be nothing more than a passive force field anyways. As in, a force field that slows your descent, not immediately stopping you.

Then all the better, you can't have propaganda without something to push against. As to passive force fields, you've got to think of the energy you're talking about to run a field that size. Cost benefit analysis places it firmly in the why bother category.

Cost= ~2-12 deaths per year, considering that populated areas have windows thick enough to stop a shaped charge this will be happening primarily to people who get stuck in areas where these screens are in dire need of maintenance, i.e people who work maintenance (Redshift if it's physically outside the tower and they're already screwed.). Occasionally you might have people 'dispose' of a body by dumping it, but not terribly often.

Benefit= Deaths mean that additional supervision can be pushed on work crews as well as harder crackdowns on alcohol and personal credits (These accidents wouldn't happen if people had their minds on their jobs.). It means that you can push much harder restrictions on secure areas. (These accidents wouldn't happen if the public respected restricted zones.) The few deaths to intentional violence allow further and more invasive use of scanners to the general public (These accidents could be prevented by identifing the psychologically impaired before an event occurred, the honest citizen has nothing to fear.)

The Technocracy runs a control program, not a perfect world. In a perfect world there is no need for the Technocracy, and thus by its nature the Technocracy cannot create a perfect world. The Technocracy is designed to turn the human race into a well oiled machine, and it does so with terrifying efficiency. It acts to protect the good of the people as whole (Good in its vision), if a dozen, a hundred, or a million or even a billion (USA billion not UK billion) have to die so that the safety and control of the majority can be ensured then so be it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 26, 2011, 08:37:49 pm

Good point.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 26, 2011, 09:06:35 pm

James agreed to being Oriented. "It would be good to be able to do the ame stuff the others do... Yes I want to be Oriented."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 26, 2011, 09:08:33 pm

"Well, prepare for something that may or may not be painful. Dom isn't exactly gentle, and she's going to be messing around with your mind!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 26, 2011, 09:40:48 pm

At least Taric isn't doing the mentoring.

Imagine HIM with access to a willing mind...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 26, 2011, 09:42:29 pm

I already did that though D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 26, 2011, 10:25:33 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on August 26, 2011, 09:40:48 pm

At least Taric isn't doing the mentoring.

Imagine HIM with access to a willing mind...

Doomsday scenario.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 27, 2011, 01:15:41 am

Would someone tell me why I have Ask Alice stuck in my head? I haven't heard that song in ages. Now for the turn of running. I think.

Wolf. Check. (I think)
Tarran. Check.
Taric Check.
Dom. Check.
James. Czech.

_{"And the white knight is talking backwards...."}

Edit: It's 2:45. I hadn't realized that. Need sleep, will finish in morning. Please do not beat with pointy sticks and large rocks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: wolfchild on August 27, 2011, 03:07:32 am

Wolfchild picks up a metal pipe

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 27, 2011, 03:13:32 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 27, 2011, 01:15:41 am

Edit: It's 2:45. I hadn't realized that. Need sleep, will finish in morning. Please do not beat with pointy sticks and large rocks.

Okay, I won't beat you with pointy sticks.

*Grabs flamethrower*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 27, 2011, 03:42:54 am

Leave Draignean ALONE! *starts bawling uncontrollably like a loser*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 27, 2011, 03:44:36 am

See what you've done?! You've made SC cry! Hope you jerks are proud of yourselves

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 27, 2011, 03:45:54 am

 :'( :'( :'(

Although to be fair it's easy to do that. Darvi's accomplished it like thirty times already. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 27, 2011, 03:47:34 am

...I'll be in the battle barge.

 :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 27, 2011, 03:53:26 am

...I'll be in my bunk. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 27, 2011, 09:46:21 am

I'll just be mining my fortress OHGODCAVEI

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 27, 2011, 10:03:32 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 27, 2011, 03:53:26 am

...I'll be in my bunk. >.>

You do the strangest things after seeing me get beaten up with a metal pipe and a flamethrower. Hmmm. Though I now realize that there was possibility for misconception in my earlier post...

Well, I'll be writing a turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 27, 2011, 11:13:16 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 25, 2011, 06:06:44 pm

"Taric, shut up. If this really was something nastier, you would be thanking me right now. In combat, you don't underestimate things. For example, a simple thud could be a dog hitting a door or someone sneaking."

"Anyway, I'm going south further, because I literally cannot do anything else back at those rooms. Anyone else who was waiting, feel free to join me. Those who were doing something important, go ahead and head back."

Go south further. To the red light.

What's in that room doesn't look like it needs you, too much tech. You suppose you could go back and explore the unopened rooms of the north section again, but digging through Technocrat underwear draws isn't exactly and appealing way to spend you time. You've got a mission, find the ship, get ship back, probably dick over radio voice in the process. However, considering that you have no current leads on how to pursue said mission you might as well follow this corridor to its conclusion to help get a feel for the shape of this facility.

You call for volunteers and after a moment of silence Harry shoulders his weapon and stands beside you. "Not much to be done, Jordy can take care of Ash while we find something that needs holes in it." You can agree with his sentiment, hacking computers and sifting files is egghead work. Granted you'd landed yourself in the position of becoming a freedom fighter because you were hacking signals and sifting data, but that's beside the point.

Together the two of you advance, considering you ability to see past the edge of James' light you take the lead position. Somewhat disappointingly your trek comes to a rather abrupt end, the hall dead ends not far after the red light. The red light itself is yet another locked door. You'd give a lot to have a plasma torch on you so you could just cut through all these damn doors.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on August 25, 2011, 03:41:36 pm

"Tarran ya wuss, It's not coming any closer..." Continue moving up into the room.

Rolling your eyes at Tarran's ever-expanding mountain of personal shortcomings you walk into the room.  Stepping over the deadheads corpse you're instantly immersed in red and blue light from the holographic interfaces that line both walls. Smiling and cracking your knuckles you head to the south side and carefully step on the tracking mat, scrolling through the panel in attempt to divine what its for. [Int 5+1] Hmm, they're all diagnostic and readout panels for deadheads and their supporting caste of machines. These systems monitor vitals, nutrient feeds, power supply, system link, current alerts, everything. Looking at it doesn't require authorization but to change any of the settings you'll need to crack it or get a password. [mechanics 2+1] No plan immediately springs to mind but you're willing to bet that cracking this system will be easier than trying to run through a guy's personal minefield like you tried before. You have a feeling the security response would be quicker.

[intuition 3+1] On that note where is the security itself, you would have expected the deadhead's cradles to be here at least. You eye the door on the west side of the room with distrust. You know that six of the deadheads have been killed at least, but how many would a security substation contain? Of course the deadheads could be coming from somewhere else and that door could lead to a broom closet, but still... It's a bit of a risk.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 25, 2011, 09:15:08 pm

Ash decides that she was doing something important, so continues what she started

Things seem to be under control here, you don't need seven people to hold a hallway. Shrugging you start to walk back to the northern rooms, Jordan seems to be busy fiddling with his rifle and Harry is heading off with Tarran so it looks like you're going to be alone up there. Considering you're armed to the teeth stubbing your toe in the dark is probably more of a problem.

[Observation 4+1] You make it back to the rooms and sit back down in the chair without killing yourself, in part because of your memory and in part because of the faint emergency light still coming from the first room in the hall. You open up the console again, punch in the nonsense password and raise the prism. Then you carefully tap your spinal jack, clipping into one of the terminal's interface ports. You relax every part of your body as you let your mind open, then you start the link itself.

Disembodied again you float in a sea of whispers, a susurrus of a thousand tiny voice moving and talking. Raw information, non-visual and unstructured. [Mechanics 5+1] With a cats cradle hand gesture you restructure it into something more visually useful, a three-dimensional gravity free space, massive free floating objects represent hard data storage, anything moving is a program of some kind, and the thin chains that bind the objects are the in/out feeds.

Well you're in and security doesn't seem to be responding to you as a threat yet, what now? 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 25, 2011, 05:49:33 pm

Dominique patted James on the shoulder in thanks as she moved past him and kept the Abassy up... until she, too, saw what was causing the noise that had boss on edge. With a quiet sigh of relief, she holstered the gun. Could be worse... she thought when Taric taunted Tarran. At about that point, Ash looked at her and asked if she had a rough night. Dom managed a smile in her direction. "I've had worse. You should see this scar I've got on my..." she trailed off. Taric at least would probably be overly interested in that particular scar. Being defenestrated and having to have someone else pull the shards of glass out is never fun, she thought, frowning as she recalled the incident. That was probably the most embarrassing trip to the doctor she'd ever had. She put her hand on her hip absently. "Anyway, it's probably not a good idea to go to sleep around here."

She turned to James. "So, uh, yeah. Now seems like a good time. There doesn't seem to be any danger and I'm rested up; d'you want me to try and Orient you? We could use another psionic on the team," she said. If James wasn't feeling up to trying it, though, she would just stick with Tarran for now.

Ash left with Jordan, Taric is busy mooning some new piece of pretty and Tarran is down the hall undoubtedly doing captainy things. That leaves you and James with nothing to do. Well, if the earlier theory was correct then he should be like you were, dormant or whatever they want to call it. Considering the fact that you don't have a reverse relativity whatchamacallit on hand you're going to have to do the job yourself if its going to be done at all. Also considering the fact that you aren't too familiar with the part of your abilities that have to do with things other than throwing and breaking thing this could be interesting. When you offer however James accepts without hesitation, well hopefully you won't repay his trust by turning his brain into tapioca. Hopefully.

Okay, you can do this. Tensing your shoulders for some kind of a fight you close your eyes and reach out, searching for James specifically. Considering his proximity this isn't too hard, now for the tricky part. You've never done anything at this stage except when you were sparring with Trol, and that was as different from this as a knife fight is different from surgery. First however you root around in your own skull, trying to pin down the evasive memories of orientation that still elude your conscious thought. [Will 5] It's hard, but you're able to get a handle on the memory without wasting time.

Now you just need to actually do this, without a way to explain it better you take a firm 'grip' of Jame's willing mind, you don't know how to target memories specifically so you're just going to blast it all and hope something stick. Then you brace yourself as you prepare to unlock the memories that your mind decided to hide from your rational thoughts. Damn, if this leaves you drooling on the floor you're going to kill somebody.

[Orientation 6, 3, 4+1, 3, 5+1 Rating 23/30 Great results.] [Shadow 4, Attack Eaten. Oh dear.] Memories come at you like a hurricane as you break the self-inflicted encryption, getting into the machine, minutes of silence and waiting... and then... Time so much time... Days spent in lessons, days turning into months, and months into years. You can feel it inside you, the erosion scar that your own brutal orientation made on your mind. You remember everything in crystal clarity. You remember a fifty-seven year long dream, fifty-seven years where you never sleep, you never eat, you never laugh, you just learn and learn until you can learn no more, and then it makes you put what you've learned to use. You lose track of the thousands you kill and the minds you've broken. The rational part of your brain would tell you that none of those memories are real, unfortunately the rational part of your brain is officially out to lunch. You can feel James sharing the memories as they roll over you, but something's wrong... He isn't suffering from the effects like you are, in fact nothing about him seems to change at all. In a last desperate push to get this done you redouble your efforts, pushing as much of your memory as you can into him before the sheer fatigue these memories cause you begins to wear you down.

After a vicious twenty seconds of psychic struggle you give in, breaking the connection and leaving the part of your mind that stores those memories in the dust. [Will 4] The pain and the trauma fade quickly from mind, the orientation training fades away back into its place at the back of your mind, leaving only an unpleasant dream in its place. You feel tired, [end 4] not as bad as you might have expected but it's still an effort to open your eyes again and remain standing at the same time for a couple minutes.

James regards you with a concerned and somewhat quizzical expression. "What happened, did something go wrong?"

(Dom Stamina -35)
(James you get five points to use between your passive Kinetic and Empathetic disciplines.
James, Perk changed: Shadow to Psionic Shadow.

Psionic Shadow
Description: Thanks to rigorous field application of another psionics memories your constant helpful (and not so helpful) companion has evolved. Your shadow is now quite capable of psionics, he has also picked up a few of Dominique's more charming personality traits.
Effect: James is unable to use active psionics, he can only invest in the passive discipline. The upshot of this is that his active abilities will activate as if they were passives. (Walls, surges, slams, blades, mind bending, etc can now happen instantaneously... and without your consent.)

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Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Disruptor Pistol 4/4
Light Body Armor 50/50

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 65/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 19/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 7/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://Wrong computer to gen a map. Check back later.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 27, 2011, 12:07:31 pm

Dom kept her eyes closed for the moment, pinching the bridge of her nose - right between the eyes, specifically - between the thumb and index finger of her left hand. "...huh? Yeah, no. I don't know, dude. First time I tried to do that to someone else. Maybe that's what it's supposed to be like." SOMETHING had happened, that was for sure, but James seemed even less affected by the experience than Taric had been when they had gotten Oriented as a group. "Damn, but that's exhausting. I feel like I tried to drink two bottles of bourbon and suddenly stand up right after or somethin', y'know? Just this massive, dizzying head rush."

She leaned on the wall for balance and moved her hand up to run it through her hair. "Anyway... do you feel any different?" Even if it hadn't 'took,' at least it looked like she hadn't done any damage to him. That was good. If she was going to fail at it it was much more preferable for it to be the harmless kind rather than the 'oh God where did all this blood come from Dominique' kind. "If not, I could try again, or maybe boss or Taric could try. Messing with other people's brains isn't really my strong side, y'know?" She opened her eyes and managed to focus on James, deciding to wait for an answer before saying anything else.

Also, some of Dom's personality traits? Is James's shadow now a hard-drinking roughneck with a verbal tic of 'or something' who enjoys a good scrap and/or romance novel? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 27, 2011, 12:49:58 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 27, 2011, 12:07:31 pm

Also, some of Dom's personality traits? Is James's shadow now a hard-drinking roughneck with a verbal tic of 'or something' who enjoys a good scrap and/or romance novel? :3

Pretty much. :P.  Particularly funny considering James is a church boy.

Anyway, next turn will be in a completely different style just to see how it works. (Not whooping llama or anything way out there, just different.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 27, 2011, 12:52:37 pm

Crack the password. "Hey, found a deadhead control terminal here!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 27, 2011, 12:55:14 pm

lol, this'll be fun. If you want help writing for James's shadow just let me know and I'll give you some Dom-like lines. :3 Also, let's see how the new style goes. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 27, 2011, 01:14:38 pm

Jam dem points into PAssive kinetics.
James shrugged. "I don't feel much different, just a bit tougher and stronger... Anyway, it felt like that was getting absorb- Oooohhhh god. Technocracy bio-tech... Great. I need to explain something. I'd gone through some crazy dream torture from Technocracy tech before I woke up in that ship. As a consequence... well, my subconscious has a mind of its own, and it occasionally absorbs empathetic things. Well.... IT must have done that to part of the Orientation... I feel quite a lot more fit though... Huh." JAmes went over to Taric, in case he triggered a bunch of deadheads coming in."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 27, 2011, 01:22:45 pm

"Goddammit what I would do for locks to never exist... Stand back, Harry, I'm about to do something royally stupid. But it's literally the last thing I'm able to do around here."

*Bangs on door twice* "HEY, BAD GUYS, OPEN UP!" *Bangs on door again twice* "I JUST KNOW YOU WANT TO KILL ME! OPEN UP!"

Sidestep out of the way of the door after said banging.

I do not expect this to work but if it does then I'll lololol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 28, 2011, 11:28:41 pm

Wolfchild!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 28, 2011, 11:41:34 pm

Awww, you didn't call him Wolfbaby, like you called Powder Miner Powwow miner. :(

So I did it for you. :P

/pointless discussion while we wait.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 28, 2011, 11:45:06 pm

and serious might need a legit action too. Ah to hell with it. I'll get working on wraith probably and start poking my testing thread. Which reminds me, you need to look in on the HMG that I'm testing now and tell me what you think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 28, 2011, 11:53:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 28, 2011, 11:45:06 pm

Which reminds me, you need to look in on the HMG that I'm testing now and tell me what you think.

1: Darvi is silly, charging a HMG up close and personal.
2: I have no idea how well it's balanced. So far we've only seen extremely successful rolls and an idiot charging directly at the gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 29, 2011, 12:06:23 am

As it progresses, not right now. I just want you to keep an eye on it while I put it through its paces, notice anything that I miss.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 29, 2011, 12:33:06 am

Just have Dom hang out to regen some of that stamina she burns through so fast if it'll make the turn come up quicker. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: wolfchild on August 29, 2011, 01:18:38 am

Sorry didn't have internet access for a while AND didn't notice turn :S

Ashley Goes looking for any information she had not already found, especially any links to Argus

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 30, 2011, 04:55:09 pm

Dom shrugged as James walked off. Bio-tech... whatever. At least he's going to the right person to talk to about it, all that's over my head. She decided instead to go find Tarran and hang around in case he needed her for anything. The boss might get himself in trouble and as the second-in-command it was her job to look out for him and/or do all the heavy lifting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 31, 2011, 05:27:55 pm

Turn? It's been a decent while.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2011, 05:32:44 pm

Given what he said about the Testing Thread it's possible this is on hold until he figures out what to do about HMGs, in which case, we know we're about to run into somebody who has one. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 31, 2011, 05:35:12 pm

DEATH! DOOM! DESTRUCTION!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 31, 2011, 05:42:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2011, 05:32:44 pm

Given what he said about the Testing Thread it's possible this is on hold until he figures out what to do about HMGs, in which case, we know we're about to run into somebody who has one. >.>

100 dollars that it'll be me banging on the door.

100 dollars that it won't be me banging on the door.

I can't 'loose' that bet. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2011, 05:56:58 pm

On the other hand it's impossible for you to win, too. Either way you walk out with the same amount of money you came in with. [/pedantic spoilsport SC]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 31, 2011, 06:01:36 pm

Good point.

I guess I'll just have steal back whatever I have to give you (from the loosing bet) in that case. Then I'll have a profit. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2011, 06:05:07 pm

Also, wow. 360 pages, 5387 posts total counting this one (and the initial, of course, which doesn't show up in the 'replies' column). ^^ A late 'gratz, Draignean, for passing the 5,000 mark some time ago. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 31, 2011, 06:08:39 pm

He has done what few others have done. And still made the game relatively interesting.

He deserves to have a religion in the RTD forum worshiping him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on August 31, 2011, 06:33:02 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 31, 2011, 05:27:55 pm

Turn? It's been a decent while.

Err yes... It has hasn't it? _{Four days, what the hell?! Damn your eyes father time!} Sorry, went kind of crazy at a bookstore and I've been reading in almost every available free moment for about three days now.

Considering my present status I'm going to change clothes and take a shower before I write the turn, and maybe put my books in a timelock.

Ergots! I'm also supposed to be trying a new style and attacking old women with bleach today, turn may be delayed but I will try for one shortly or tonight.

Quote from: Tarran on August 31, 2011, 06:08:39 pm

He has done what few others have done. And still made the game relatively interesting.

He deserves to have a religion in the RTD forum worshiping him.

Sean deserves it more, and I sure as hell ain't Sean Mirrsen.

When I hit 1337 pages I'll start referring to you as 'subjects'. :P 

Also 'relatively'? I'm almost quasi hurt. Almost.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Taricus on August 31, 2011, 06:34:56 pm

Come on, can't you use nerve gas like the rest of us? Bleach just seems too cruel. (This is coming from me though...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on August 31, 2011, 06:43:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 31, 2011, 06:33:02 pm

Sean deserves it more, and I sure as hell ain't Sean Mirrsen.

You do have a buttload more rules, though, as far as I remember based on what Multiworld was like.

Quote from: Draignean on August 31, 2011, 06:33:02 pm

Also 'relatively'? I'm almost quasi hurt. Almost.

To be honest, there have been boring parts. But that's to be expected of any game, really.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2011, 06:48:38 pm

Also to be fair Sean has a lot more players in his, from what I'm given to understand. The first half or so of this RTD was run with only five people counting the GM, then another quarter of it with six (Powder) and it was relatively recently that wolfchild made seven. There's also the fact that MM has multiple worlds and sources to draw from whereas D-22 has been consistent to one concept the whole time.

(Disclaimer: I mean no critique of Sean Mirrsen. I haven't read Multiworld Madness for the same reason I wouldn't read this thread if I hadn't been part of it the whole time: It's very long. :P)

AlsoEdit @Tarran: That's true, although your definition of boring may vary. I tend to enjoy the moments out of combat as much as in combat because then I get to settle in for some good old character-building.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: PyroDesu on August 31, 2011, 07:22:26 pm

I'm stuck on reading this, it is very interesting inside combat, outside combat, and when ya'll are just goofing around waiting for a turn.

And I'm not even in it yet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2011, 07:36:04 pm

Indeed. I realize I phrased a few things wrong in my last post, so I'll just fix those real fast.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2011, 06:48:38 pm

Also to be fair Sean has a lot more players in his, from what I'm given to understand. The first half or so of this RTD was run with only five people counting the GM, then another quarter of it with six (Powder) and it was relatively recently that wolfchild made seven.

That's wrong, we're still at six. I kinda forgot Trol disappeared shortly after Powder arrived. :-\ Still wonder what happened to him, now and then.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2011, 06:48:38 pm

(Disclaimer: I mean no critique of Sean Mirrsen. I haven't read Multiworld Madness for the same reason I wouldn't read this thread if I hadn't been part of it the whole time: It's very long. :P)

Er, what I meant was that if I hadn't signed up from day one, I would probably read this thread despite its length, but I would be disinclined to click on it at this point to check it out in the first place because of the size of it. ^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 02:01:20 am

Alright, it's 2 am, It's 40,000 characters until the limit, I've got a full house of characters, a half a pack of gum, it's dark, and I'm wearing sunglasses.

Hit it. (Tarran and Taric will get Kudos for getting the reference.)

PPE: As I go back over my work I realize that I've been consistently misapplying Tarran's class bonus... Technically at this point he should have a guaranteed +2 to all passive kinetics, which is enough to start creating spontaneous shields.

Which he hasn't been getting. Ah well, It's been caught now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on September 01, 2011, 02:12:05 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 02:01:20 am

Hit it. (Tarran and Taric will get Kudos for getting the reference.)

Don't get it. Oh well.

Quote from: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 02:01:20 am

PPE: As I go back over my work I realize that I've been consistently misapplying Tarran's class bonus... Technically at this point he should have a guaranteed +2 to all passive kinetics, which is enough to start creating spontaneous shields.

Which he hasn't been getting. Ah well, It's been caught now.

Oh hell yes, I am now a sniper with shields.

What's the extent of it's usefulness? Can it protect against bullets?

Or is it just a crappy shield that comes up when something minor happens?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 02:57:44 am

Whenever you're attacked in combat with a slower-than-light projectile and you know it's coming you get to make a passive kinetics roll. Then for the rest of the round you gain a shield equal to five times however many points that roll was above zero. So at your level you can max make a spontaneous shield hard enough to soak 7 points of damage. Not enough to stop even a mid power bullet but enough to slow it down for your armor to deal with, plus the fact that you get a new one every round that you aren't exhausted. Don't depend on it, but don't discount it either.

You rolled a 6 and an 8 (with modifiers) by the way. 

I'm having a bit more fun with the new style, for now at least... Takes longer though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Tarran on September 01, 2011, 03:04:32 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 02:57:44 am

Whenever you're attacked in combat with a slower-than-light projectile and you know it's coming you get to make a passive kinetics roll. Then for the rest of the round you gain a shield equal to five times however many points that roll was above zero. So at your level you can max make a spontaneous shield hard enough to soak 7 points of damage. Not enough to stop even a mid power bullet but enough to slow it down for your armor to deal with, plus the fact that you get a new one every round that you aren't exhausted. Don't depend on it, but don't discount it either.

So, passive defense? Nice.

Quote from: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 02:57:44 am

You rolled a 6 and an 8 (with modifiers) by the way. 

...8? :o

Did I make an amazing dodge/defense, break down the door, or absolutely murder someone?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 There is a form to fear, and a shape to madness.
Post by: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 05:27:04 am

Spoiler: Rolls (click to show/hide)

Tarran Action: Loudly bang on door, make a great deal of noise. [Str 5+1, P.Empathetics 6+2]  [End 5](-3 HP)
Ashley: Surf the system for Argos. [Mechanics 1-1 (Bonus Negated] [System Observation 3+1 Vs Ash Mechanics 4+1-1]
James: Go Check on Taric and lend a hand. [None necessary]
Taric: Show that terminal what for. [Mechanics 4+1 Vs System Firewall 6] (Jeez) [Mechanics 3+1 Vs System Observation 3] [Mechanics 1 (Bonus negated) Vs System Observe 5] (Oh no, not again.)
Dominique: Relax in thought. [Stamina 3+1] (8 stamina recovered.)
Jordan: Repair weapon [Mechanics 3+1] (12 more needed.)
Harry: Support Tarran [None necessary]

    Tarran's options had at this point become severely limited, he could turn back and spend his time twiddling his thumbs, he could set up and equally pointless watch here, or he could set off for some reconnaissance and leave the men and woman entrusted to his service without. None of those option sat well with him. "When the smart has been abandoned by elimination the brave, no matter how stupid, must be the correct option" He muttered under his breath as his assisted vision scanned the end of the corridor again for anything that he could have possibly missed.
    "What was that?" Harry asked quietly from beside him, his own less augmented vision straining to see more than Tarran's vague outline in the dark.
    "Nothing, I'm just going to bang on this door and see if I can't get a bloody answer."
    "And?"
    "And on the off chance that someone does answer I'd appreciate you putting a few holes in them."
    There's a moment of silence before Harry chuckles in the dark. "Well it sure as hell beats playing twenty questions... Do it, I've got your back." He says as he plants his feet into a firing position and braces the SMG into his shoulder.
    Tarran nods once and slams his fist into the door with surprising force. "HEY, BAD GUYS, OPEN UP!" He shouts at deafening volume into the heavy metal of the door, continuing to slam his fist into it as he yells. "I JUST KNOW YOU WANT TO KILL ME! OPEN UP!" The door resonates softly with the power of his blows but nothing happens as the sound fades away.
    "Well that was bracing," Harry says "but I don't thin-"
    "OPEN GODDAMN YOU!" Tarran yells over the larger man and smashes his balled fist into the door, sheer frustration condensed and loosed down a conduit of flesh and bone that hits like a freight train. With a moan of rapidly bending metal and a screeching pop the sliding door separates from one side of the frame, damaging it irreparably but also bending it far enough in that someone could slip in if they squeezed a bit. The rapidly blossoming pain in his hand however keeps him from fully appreciating his work, though Harry's face is a sight to behold.
    "Everything better be all right down there" Dominique's voice calls out from up the hall. " 'Cause if it isn't I'm too tired to kick its ass without kicking yours first for bothering me."
    "Fine," Tarran manages while clenching his teeth and clutching his injured hand. "just punching down doors."
    Dominique grunts as if this was a fairly normal thing to be doing. "Use your feet, breaks less knuckles." She says as she readjusts her position of recline against the side of the wall, never opening her eyes once through the entire exchange. Dominique's breath never slows into real sleep, just a light rest that can be maintained while standing up, and old workman's trick she picked up years ago. Orienting James had been a chore, not a big thing but she didn't want to be caught exhausted should something real and dangerous come up.
    James himself seemed unaffected, rolling his shoulders experimentally. He felt only marginally different, a subtle thing as though he'd just dropped maybe 5% of his weight. He just felt.. better. Still he was slightly concerned, if Dom's reaction was anything to go on then he should be more effected than this... "I don't feel much different, just a bit tougher and stronger" He said as he flexed his hands experimentally, though nothing of note happened when he did so.  "Anyway," he continued "it felt like that was getting absorb-" James stopped cold before he finished the word. Absorbed. Dominique had tried to do something with his head, considering the guest he kept up there it seemed entirely possible that she'd gotten the wrong one. The implications of that were... unpleasant. "Great. I need to explain something" he said as he blew out a breath "I'd gone through some crazy dream torture from Technocracy tech before I woke up in that ship. As a consequence... well, my subconscious has a mind of its own, and it occasionally does... things, and well.... IT must have done something to part of your Orientation." he finished, looking at Dominique for some reaction, incredulity, surprise, alarm, anything.
    She shrugged once without opening her eyes.
    More than a little surprised James stared at Dominique. "That's it?"
    "Mmm" She said, her dark eyes still closed.
    "You aren't concerned about it or surprised?"
    Dominique finally cracks one eye at the blond man. "Will it attempt to kill us?"   
    "Er no, I don't think so."
    "Good, wake me if it does." she says and promptly closes her eyes again.
    James gaped at her slightly. Thinking about it though James found her logic made a certain sense, there really wasn't a lot of point in worrying until something happened. Still, considering that it was keeping that thing from growing unchecked inside his head he felt he had legitimate cause to worry about it... Again though, worrying would do nothing. Feeling somewhat helpless and a little useless James left Dominique to her rest and walked into the substation, taking a moment to adjust to the shifting colors generated by the holographic displays. Taric stood working at one of them and James approached somewhat uncertainly. "Need a hand?" he asked when he was abreast of the the dark haired man.
    "No thanks," Taric replied "my mother had real foresight and gave me a pair a while ago, haven't needed new ones since." Taric grins at James briefly. "Nah, just stand still and watch a master seducer at work."
    James does as he's told and watched the screen as Taric's fingers manipulated the screen with inhuman speed. Still, standing in one place and watching the man's back James became aware of a tension in the shorter man's shoulders, a sign that things were not going as well as they should.
    "Hell and high water..." Taric swore softly as the security mutated without warning for the third time in as many minutes. He'd underestimated the security badly, and if he didn't move fast things were going to degenerate rapidly. Focusing all his precision to the task he set about withdrawing his probes and reshaping his attack to the new iteration of the enemy.
   It is of course at this moment that a single drop of sweat beaded on Taric's eyebrow and, unthinkingly, Taric raised her arm up to wipe the drop away. The hand movement made in doing so was in just the right place at exactly the wrong time, and the system interpreted it as a command to release the half formed spike program he'd been building. As the useless program activated it did absolutely nothing except for attract the security right to Taric's location.
   "One day" Taric said as the red emergency lights glowed to life in the walls. "I'm going to find the person who decided that command was a good idea and we're going to have a long talk.
    A tenth of a second later there is a crunching splatter of a sound behind Taric and James as the heavy door's safeties are overridden, forcing it to crush and bisect the unfortunate deadhead as it slammed shut. Then the door at the other end of the room slides open, affording a brief glimpse of a room full of tall tubes and harnesses before the broad shouldered figure of a deadhead clone blocks the doorway.
    "Citizen Pyotr Ivanov, you are in violation of your contract, Technocracy law, and the global code of conduct. The deadhead intones as more of its brethren file up behind it. "Yourself and the witness will accompany us to the holding cells. Failure to comply will be dealt with by force."
    "Taric" James said.
    "Yeah?"
    "I hate you."       

****

   

    Meanwhile up at the north wing Jordan sat cross legged at the other end of the room from Ashley, picking through his rifle with a grimace as he made spot repairs where he could. There was fighting still ahead, and he didn't like not having the killing power of the rifle able to be brought to bear at the closer ranges. Still he kept an eye on Ash even as he worked, she was helpless like this and he would be her only defense until the other were brought up if it came to fighting again.
    Ashley herself was sitting in the chair, staring at the floating holo-prism in front of her without moving. For all the life she showed she could have been catatonic for months, inside her head though things were moving apace... The curiously sea like world of the terminal had yielded to her this far, now was the time to make some waves. Flexing her virtual fingers and concentrating she shaped a series of small and basic seeker programs, designed to smell out the files she's sure are buried or deleted... but nothing ever enters or leaves a system without leaving a mark, and Ash can tell a lot by those marks. With a wave of her hand the dozen bright blue and faintly luminous programs jet away, each one searching and gathering data a dozen times faster than you could have manually.
   The the dull and near invisible predators that comprise the security of the system notice the little programs that Ashley created, and they move towards the helpless creations with hungry abandon. Wherever they find the seekers they engulf them and Ashley has to work fast, creating a working illusion that she herself is merely a chunk of cold data storage. When the last of her probes is engulfed the security will undoubtedly trace their source back to her.
    Indeed when one of the odd somehow shrouded security programs finally tracks the last of her creations down she's able to catch glimpses of the security darting about in all directions in an effort to find their point of entry. Thanks to luck and skill however Ash's illusion holds up even when tested lightly by the security. After several long moments they move farther afield and Ash at long last allows herself a sigh of relief, she was still inside and she could still work- but the security was out and aware now, and that could make all the difference.     
       

Spoiler: Enemies (Taric and James) (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine

Deadhead 2
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine

Deadhead 3
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine

(There may be more deadheads that are not yet visible behind the first three.)

   
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 65/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A29, E57, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 19/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 7/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 01, 2011, 05:49:28 am

"Well, fuck." Open fire, in bursts with the jormundgandr part of the rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 01, 2011, 07:31:27 am

Dom opened her eyes. Huh, deja vu or somethin' there. She shook her head to clear it. Eh... I should probably go help one of the others do something. James has already got Taric's back so they should be all right. No clue what Ash and the boys are doing... guess that just leaves Tarran. He had last been punching down doors, or so he said. Maybe he could use a hand with it. She headed off towards where she had heard the banging noises to investigate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 01, 2011, 09:39:48 am

Security Was going to be annoying, take it slowly and discreetly seek out the information, if detected, pull the plug
Harry and Jordan keep doing what they are doing, perhaps with Harry investigating the blast doors that just shut

Harry and tarran are not fighting the deadheads right

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 01, 2011, 09:41:45 am

It's just Taric and James vs security. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 01, 2011, 09:43:22 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 01, 2011, 09:41:45 am

It's just Taric and James vs security. ^^

well, and Ashley vs. a very different type of security

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Powder Miner on September 01, 2011, 10:02:16 am

After Taricus, run up and FALCON PAWNCH the deadhead in the face with the punch gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 01, 2011, 11:30:08 am

Hell yes, I broke down a door without even trying. :D

"Well, that was unexpected. Heh heh, I never knew I had it in me, the ability to smash down doors."

*After hearing doors slamming shut behind* "Did Taric do something stupid again? Go check it out, I'll see what's in this room."

Go into the room that had recently had it's door utterly mutilated.

Anyway, as for the new style, I don't really like it. It's a brick of text (just a metaphor, not saying it's lacking in style) with limited breaks, I don't know when it jumps between perspectives, and I don't want to have to go back to the top every time I have to look at rolls. It makes it feel more like a book than a game. Though if you enjoy it, do go ahead and keep using it. I'm not the GM.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 01, 2011, 11:31:26 am

I'm inclined to agree with Tarran here. I like the old style better.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Powder Miner on September 01, 2011, 11:36:06 am

As do I.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 11:46:39 am

Perpective never changes, that's the reason I switched. Focus does, but I stay firmly in the third rather than second person which allows me to avoid getting bound up in the yous and yours. This of course allows me to write bad dialogue, which is probably a downside for you considering how close you are to your characters.

Still, if one more person votes against I'll revert by majority. NINJA Edit: Ah well, there goes the majority.

The reason it resembles a book is that it is much closer, I just don't game as much I used to. Playing ME:2 for six hours solid just doesn't seem as fun as would have last year. I've found that in my advancing years (Ha ha) I enjoy books a great deal more. Now excuse me while I go set a record for concurrent reading without eating, sleeping, or bathing. :P

When I finish this book you might get a turn if I can avoid picking up the next, but that's a mighty big if.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 01, 2011, 11:55:41 am

You know, it's been a while since I lead the majority vote in anything, really. I would never be a president.

Now that I have the majority... Draignean, you HAVE to go back to the old style or I'll lead a pitchfork and torch mob to your home. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 12:08:27 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 01, 2011, 11:55:41 am

You know, it's been a while since I lead the majority vote in anything, really. I would never be a president.

Now that I have the majority... Draignean, you HAVE to go back to the old style or I'll lead a pitchfork and torch mob to your home. :P

Good luck, they'll die of heatstroke and dehydration before they get within a mile. :D

Also the job of the president is not to spearhead the majority but to spearhead what is right in a non-partisan manner. Something that seems to have been forgotten...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 01, 2011, 12:15:09 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 01, 2011, 12:08:27 pm

Good luck, they'll die of heatstroke and dehydration before they get within a mile. :D

I'll bring a fremen mob, then. :P I'm not especially informed on the Dune series, but I believe their suits recycle water. And I'd also bet they're pretty used to desert (considering they live on a sandball).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Powder Miner on September 01, 2011, 12:54:31 pm

FREMEN RIDIN SANDWORMS YYAAARGHLEAGHLEGWERGER

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 03, 2011, 10:43:33 am

Back to the first page with ye, harlot. (Yeah, I know Draignean wants to finish his book before doing the turn, but still. Second page? Blasphemy.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Powder Miner on September 03, 2011, 06:21:21 pm

BLASPHEMY? MADNESS? THIS! IS- No wait that is blasphemy >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 03, 2011, 09:54:41 pm

Aye, got delayed. Turn tonight, or at least before 6 AM tomorrow.

Also, considering that was what the hell I made it for I may test additional styles in the testing thread. (Genius I know)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 04, 2011, 02:30:48 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 01, 2011, 11:30:08 am

"Well, that was unexpected. Heh heh, I never knew I had it in me, the ability to smash down doors."

*After hearing doors slamming shut behind* "Did Taric do something stupid again? Go check it out, I'll see what's in this room."

Go into the room that had recently had it's door utterly mutilated.

You flex your bruised hand open and closed in slight wonderment, considering the fact that you just punched out a door that bullets would only have dented the injury is a pittance. Then the slightly squelchy splatter of the door up the hall slamming heavy shut however cuts a quick end your pleasant surprise. Not again...

Growling low you order Harry to fall back and see what is going wrong now- though you've already got a pretty heavy suspicion rolling in on that front. As for yourself you flatten sideways and start squeezing through the damaged door, if there is anything that desires to kill you hiding down here then logic dictates that you should shoot it before turning your back to it.

[Dex 4+1] After you squeeze smoothly through the rough gap you find yourself in an exceedingly familiar looking hall, typical of cookie-cutter manufacture this one is the mirror image of the one at the north end of the corridor outside. Same proportions, same number of doors, same everything except for the fact that the doors are now on your left instead of your right as you enter.

[P.Kinetics 2+2] Something else here is different too... You can't quite put your finger on it but something in here is making your teeth itch.
---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 01, 2011, 07:31:27 am

Dom opened her eyes. Huh, deja vu or somethin' there. She shook her head to clear it. Eh... I should probably go help one of the others do something. James has already got Taric's back so they should be all right. No clue what Ash and the boys are doing... guess that just leaves Tarran. He had last been punching down doors, or so he said. Maybe he could use a hand with it. She headed off towards where she had heard the banging noises to investigate.

 

[Stamina 5+1] (+6 Stamina) You hear and feel the door smash closed from scant feet away, adding yet more gore streaks to your armor to join the crusted layers already present. Grimacing you open your eyes and wipe the worst of it off before moving off the wall, if there is a God he seems to be planning on seeing you back in a shower as soon is possible. Well perverted voyeuristic deity figures aside you need to do something, Taric has got back-up in addition to the fact that he was an ungrateful brat the last time you sprung him loose, Ash is off doing something inscrutable, and Harry and Tarran are down doin-. You frown slightly as you realize that Harry is coming back this way already. Without Tarran. As soon as he's in the light enough you you ask him why the hell that is. Harry just shrugs and tells you that Tarran told him to come back and appraise the situation...

Well that clinches it. Tarran is a lot of things, but good enough in a close quarters fight without someone to keep him from getting his bony ribs ripped out and fed to him wasn't one of them. Mumbling vague and construction working obsenities you head down the hall to the breach Tarran made.

It's small, but then again so are you, and you're able to squeeze through without much brunt force. [Dex 5] Slipped through without damage to your skin or your grisly clothing. Tarran himself is directly ahead of you, unmoving and surprisingly tense looking. [P.Kinetics 2+1] Why though remains a mystery.

---

Taric Sizier & James Evan

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1: 93+0-1=92
Deadhead 2: 46+0-1=45
Deadhead 3: 25+0-1=24

James Evan: 27+0-1=26 Locked after Taric
Taric Sizier: 33+3-3=33 (Man that's a lot of 3s)

?.?.?: Last

The lead deadhead reacts with surprising speed as Taric drags his heavier weapon to bear. It steps forward and draws one of the small disruptor pistols, leveling it at [E/O 2] James and firing. [Quickshot 2] James however has enough warning to dive out of the way before the security pulls the trigger, making the flash of light peal harmlessly past his left shoulder.

The second deadhead repeats the exact same practiced motion, stepping forwards to clear the door for more and then drawing its pistol. Your realize in that moment that you have to plug that hole, if you don't then you're going to be helplessly outnumbered in a matter of seconds. [E/O 4] That thought however is interrupted as the second deadhead fires on James as he rolls back up to his feet. [Quickshot 3 Vs Prognostication 3+1] The larger man however carefully tracks the gun barrel as the deadhead moves, waiting until the last minute as the cyborg's finger squeezes the trigger to hit the deck and let the next flash of light and ozone to pass harmlessly above him.   

Finally able to shoulder his hybrid weapon into a firing position Taric barely bothers to aim before loosing iron hell upon the Deadheads. (Target order 3,1,2   [Fire control 5+1 7 Hit first Target, 5 hit secondary target, 3 hit tertiary target] In close quarters the full automatic of the Jormungandr is deadly, the cone of ferric slugs tearing open armor to rend flesh, striking sparks against the walls, and generally causing mass mayhem. (Deadhead 3 Armor -6, -9, -6, -6, -5, -4, -3   HP -6, -8, -5, -6, -7) (Deadhead 1 Armor  -9, -8, -7, -5, -4   Hp -2, -1, -1, -8) (Deadhead 2 Armor -10, -8, -6   HP -5, -1, -4)   

With the Deadhead's blasted and bleeding James decides to give the new glove a little live fire test, charging forwards to slam his fist into the lead security guard's chest. [Melee 4+1 Vs Dodge 2] Staggered and off balance from being shot repeatedly James is free to [Brawl 3] slam the metal and polymer glove into the deadhead with considerable force. The instant the fist hits though it makes a curious whopping sound as the report is muffled in the deadhead's flesh. (Deadhead 1 armor -3  HP -29+10%=32) The frangible round penetrates the deadhead's crippled armor with ease, splitting up in the soft flesh of its body instead. 

The final security guard is slower than the others, perhaps because it just took better than half a dozen rounds to its center of mass. Still, the machine is not affected by trivial details such as pain and it draws its own pistol out of its jacket and fires [E/O 5] at Taric. [Quickshot 2] Its injuries are too great however for it maintain a steady position and the shot goes wild, the blue white bolt burning a mark in the ceiling but nothing else. 

The door that the first three security guards came through is swiftly filled with the shoulders of two more deadheads as they too fill in to join the fray. This isn't going to end pretty, no two ways about it.

---

Ashely Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 01, 2011, 09:39:48 am

Security Was going to be annoying, take it slowly and discreetly seek out the information, if detected, pull the plug

Focusing you begin building a system alias for yourself, something discreet and useful that should let you slip past security...  [Mechanical 1-1 (Bonus negated)] A pity you focused so heavily on the hardware component of systems and neglected your software education, it might've helped a lot. You aren't entirely sure what went wrong when you were building your cover, but judging by the fact that every bit of security you can detect just focused on where you're working on it you'd say it was pretty bad. [System speed 1 Vs Mechanics 4-1+1] Without many other options you use the unfinished program as a decoy to draw their attention for a few minutes and, surprisingly, it works perfectly. Security swarms the alias and devours it while you zip across back to the port from whence you came, sliding back up the spinal jack and back to the relative comfort of your own noggin. After you're back in full control of your body you pull your jack free and loop it back where it goes.

That was a singularly useless excursion, bad luck on top of bad luck.

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Jordan Grey and Harry Nakamuno

Jordan continues working on fixing his burned out rifle, [Mechanics 3+1] making steady progress on bypassing the damaged element. Harry meanwhile is left in the hallway, in the dark. Alone.  Of course it isn't exactly lonely considering the muffled gunfire coming from the shut off substation. The door is under a security lock and even Harry's great strength has only a small chance of jamming it open for any period of time, and the price for trying and failing part way are written clearly in the blood of the juiced deadhead.

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Spoiler: Enemies (Taric and James) (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 56/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 14/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
Range,
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 2
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 90/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 26/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 3
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 68/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 11/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 4
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 5
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

   
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge (Taric)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs, short range barrel unusable), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 65/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 6/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 04, 2011, 02:36:09 pm

"Clear a path for me James, I'll try to get help!" Attempt to disengage and escape. If that fails continue firing with the Jormungandr. If it succeeds go for help.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 04, 2011, 02:39:08 pm

...

How are you planning on going for help?


The door past the deadheads goes God knows where, the door that you came in by is sealed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 04, 2011, 02:40:25 pm

Well, I don't know that IC (Unless I do, then I'm just ditching James :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 04, 2011, 02:50:09 pm

"Dom, what are you doing here...? ...nevermind, you may actually be in good timing. Something's wrong with this hallway. There may be a... presence if you know what I mean. I'll open the first door, you go for the second."

Open the first door, gun readied.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Powder Miner on September 04, 2011, 03:20:07 pm

You should know... we both saw that door close and neither of us know where it goes...

James was getting annoyed. He went at all of the deadheads he could reach, issuing as many punches as he could get out, to their heads.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 04, 2011, 03:37:55 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 04, 2011, 02:40:25 pm

Well, I don't know that IC (Unless I do, then I'm just ditching James :P)

Yes you would, the door you came in by is just across the room, it obviously closed suddenly with decisive force much different from the force it was trying to close with before, this is also your second security alert so it can be well assumed that you have some idea what is going on.

The real question is which door are you going to take, the one you came in by (Locked and solid as a crabs buttocks) or the one the Deads are coming in by?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 04, 2011, 03:42:14 pm

The one they're coming though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 04, 2011, 03:44:38 pm

An interesting choice considering you have no idea where it leads. There are old fighters, there are bold fighters, but there are few old bold fighters. ;)

Now, if I can get Wolf online I'll do a turn as soon as I can and maybe even knock up a map for it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 04, 2011, 03:49:20 pm

Wait, you'll have to get Serious to post his action too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Powder Miner on September 04, 2011, 03:51:58 pm

Taric: Lawl I'm sneaky random door time James: PUNCH ALL THE THINGS!
amirite

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 04, 2011, 03:56:01 pm

Well, that's if he can sneak out. Otherwise MORE BULLET!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 04, 2011, 04:03:26 pm

Wait, huh?

Oh yes, I was reading one of serious' RTD so I saw his Avi and thus thought that he had posted, silly me. Well I don't really worry much about serious posting, I can't actually recall ever having to bump him.

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 04, 2011, 03:51:58 pm

Taric: Lawl I'm sneaky random door time James: PUNCH ALL THE THINGS!
amirite

That reminds me...

Powder, if you choose to attack multiple targets in the same round you're going to take attack AND defense penalities.

For one attack there are no penalties (obviously), for two attacks (unless you use two weapons) the penalty is -1 to both attacks and -1 to defense, for 3 attacks the penalty is -2 to the first two and -3 to the third attack, with -2 to the first to your defense for the first two attacks you take and then -3 thereafter.

It gets pretty steep and the max I'll let you try is 3 at your current skill level, beyond that is just a waste.e

Quote from: Taricus on September 04, 2011, 03:56:01 pm

Well, that's if he can sneak out. Otherwise MORE BULLET!

Full auto consumed 25 rounds. You have 4 slugs left in your rifle, plus the laser of course which has 3 shots left at current power. "MORE BULLET" May not be the most viable approach.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 04, 2011, 04:04:41 pm

How 'bout reload then? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 04, 2011, 05:34:08 pm

Ashley came back with a headache you would not believe, she grunted at Jordan to let him know she was fine, then walked out the door and back along the corridor, simultaneously looking for the others and trying to get her head to stop pounding

Jordan: if finished with rifle, follow Ash, otherwise coninue working
Harry- go get help

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 04, 2011, 05:45:05 pm

Dom nodded at Tarran and drew her carbine. "I got your back, boss. Let me know when to open it," she said, deciding not to question him. Something had gotten his wind up, and while it was true the last thing that had done so was just a malfunctioning door, it was better to be safe than sorry. She quietly jogged over to the door he indicated and got ready to burst through it with her Fuath at the ready. Anything on the other side, if it so much as twitched, was getting sprayed down with corrosive fluids instantly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Powder Miner on September 04, 2011, 08:46:09 pm

Then just punch the most woundd one, in the FACE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 05, 2011, 11:06:57 am

Running turn now unless I get interrupted, but I'll try to be quick.

Also I've decided to have you guys search a room automatically as you enter if there are no circumstances that would make such an action unfeasible or suicidal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 11:12:12 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 05, 2011, 11:06:57 am

-snip- I've decided to have you guys search a room automatically as you enter if there are no circumstances that would make such an action unfeasible or suicidal.

Sounds good to me. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 05, 2011, 11:13:51 am

Aye, this is one wing of one floor of one facility. I have to find some one to speed things up unless I want to spend 500 pages describing bathrooms.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 11:20:36 am

It'll be neat once you guys manage to clear out the place.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2011, 01:00:02 pm

What do you mean by that?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 01:01:19 pm

Us using the base, remember?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2011, 01:04:41 pm

Oh. Us making all sorts of overpowered crap?

Yeah, that would be interesting. Maybe we could have those suits without them messing up our minds?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 01:06:52 pm

Who said we had to do that? We could just give them a new father figure >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2011, 01:08:33 pm

By that you mean making one of us the hivemind? Because I believe sometime ago it was revealed that the father was a hivemind of some sort. Can't remember, though, because it was a somewhat long time ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 01:09:55 pm

Pretty much.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2011, 01:13:47 pm

But if you do that, you'll make sure that it won't be a actual hivemind, but instead just one person? I wouldn't trust a true hivemind with one person from our group to still have loyalty to us. Unless my view of hiveminds is incorrect and all loyalties are shared 100% instead of just, say, 10%.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 01:17:32 pm

Yep, I'm going to boss them around. So we don't have to worry about labour and such.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 03:36:53 pm

 :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:08:46 pm

OOoh taric is volunteering for ... experiments

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:10:55 pm

Just as long as I don't end up like the emperor. Or if I do you give me something like a dreadnought or somesuch, as I'd prefer to be shootin' shit rather then sit around all day.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:12:39 pm

NO your brain would be downloaded into a computer for starters

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:15:02 pm

Cut or copy?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:21:40 pm

Cut, i would not want 2 tarrics running arround

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:24:05 pm

Well sods to you, there's going to be two ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:25:37 pm

I will break the mould if i have too, or just assassinate computer you, don't think i wouldn't

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 04:26:49 pm

Nah, just give him a golden throne, Tarran gets a dreadnought.

Tarric can just rot while sending people into hell the warp and back again, sacrificing millions of psionics to do so.

Meanwhile Tarran's just being badass.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:31:14 pm

Well, I'll just clone myself, then put that clone into the machinery.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2011, 04:33:38 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 04:26:49 pm

Nah, just give him a golden throne, Tarran gets a dreadnought door hater 9000.

Tarric can just rot while sending people into hell the warp and back again, sacrificing millions of psionics to do so.

Meanwhile Tarran's just being badass. being mean to doors, shooting through them and smashing them to bits.

Fixed.

Quote from: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:31:14 pm

Well, I'll just clone myself, then put that clone into the machinery.

Remember, though, your clone will eventually diverge from your point of thinking. Because our personalities DO change through time, and being in a computer is much different then being in a body. So your clone could eventually go mad with power and try to kill us like every other AI in every other movie.

...Does that make sense? I don't know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:34:27 pm

i will break the clones as you are making them, until dreadnought Tarran comes to shove you into the chair

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 04:34:44 pm

Uh, how did we get from 'Taric working on bio-armor' to 'Taric clones?' ??? (Please keep in mind I'm nearing 33 hours awake so my mental faculties aren't in the best condition right now.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:35:21 pm

Bugger that, I'll make a clone army of myself. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 04:35:46 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 04:34:44 pm

Uh, how did we get from 'Taric working on bio-armor' to 'Taric clones?' ???

Because:

Quote from: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:08:46 pm

OOoh taric is volunteering for ... experiments

Quote from: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:10:55 pm

Just as long as I don't end up like the emperor. Or if I do you give me something like a dreadnought or somesuch, as I'd prefer to be shootin' shit rather then sit around all day.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:36:54 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:35:21 pm

Bugger that, I'll make a clone army of myself. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Tarran, you are authorised to use the Taric exterminatus virus

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 04:37:11 pm

@Taric: Then the all the clones will turn on you, dude. Do we really need that many Tarics running around? :-\

@Pyro: I guess I'm missing the reference or something. Are we talking about Emperor Palpatine or some other emperor or what? ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2011, 04:38:48 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:36:54 pm

Tarran, you are authorised to use the Taric exterminatus virus

I'll just inject all the clones with evolution virus then lock them in a big room and watch the carnage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:39:29 pm

Turn on me? Probably more likey to turn the entire place into an orgy.

And Warhammer 40K emperor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 04:40:46 pm

...All right, I'm finding Dom a portable thermonuclear bomb...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:43:06 pm

Who said it would involve a non-Taric ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:43:25 pm

NO!, you need a bomb that temporarily turns off anything disgusting or fun, tarric would not be able to handle it

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:44:18 pm

Eh, he'd just build or modify everything then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 04:47:16 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:43:25 pm

NO!, you need a bomb that temporarily turns off Taric's mind.

Fix'd.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 04:47:57 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 04:43:06 pm

Who said it would involve a non-Taric ;D

Who said I didn't already think that? >.> Dom has to do it though because it's not like I can stroll in and set one off myself... it'd be a heroic death, though...

@Ninja Pyro: Eh, Dom can do that easily enough with a pistol whip. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 The thought that does not bear thinking about...
Post by: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 04:52:19 pm

Now I wonder what would happen if Taric's subconscious mind became a separate entity from his conscious mind...?

à la James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: wolfchild on September 05, 2011, 04:54:06 pm

The horror does not bear thinking about, but i am afraid we would have to amputate taric's brain

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 04:54:37 pm

At the neck. We could also turn him into Lordgenome.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2011, 04:56:11 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 04:52:19 pm

Now I wonder what would happen if Taric's subconscious mind became a separate entity from his conscious mind...?

à la James.

It would mess around with his brain internals and turn the actual self into a robot. Which would not be a good thing for his actual self.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 05:11:26 pm

You know if you do strap me into a golden chair you're first on the eating menu? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 05, 2011, 05:19:41 pm

You know how I said "Unless I get interrupted"? Well I'm interrupted. The turn is half written on my primary but it got time to leave to tear the floor out of the homes of little old women before I got done. (Local mission work, it's why I've been somewhat sparse for the past week.) But there is no way in hell I can run the update from my phone. So You're going to have to give it some time. I apologize.

"By that you mean making one of us the hivemind? Because I believe sometime ago it was revealed that the father was a hivemind of some sort. Can't remember, though, because it was a somewhat long time ago." -Tarran

No, the immortals are not part of the Father like a hivemind, the mechanism is somewhat different. (I believe one of you said hivemind and I merely smiled enigmatically or used the wiggly eyebrows of mystery.)

A word on the facility itself, it was formerly crewed by around 1000 individuals, so don't overestimate the abilities of your seven.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2011, 05:20:57 pm

How many were maintenence & support?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 05:22:57 pm

Good luck with the flooring. I may have to do some floor replacement myself soon; any tips? :3 (Water damage. It sucks.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 05, 2011, 05:29:59 pm

Aye, that's actually what I'm working on. (The condensation catch in her fridge has been overflowing for a year or so and the particle board finally lost the war and dropped it through the floor.)

It's a little hard without seeing it but if you want to PM me pictures of the damage and can give recommendations and a cost estimate.

Sorry guys, I promise an update toni but Ive got to go now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2011, 05:34:07 pm

I have no way of uploading pictures to my computer. :-\ Anyway, I already have the boards and stuff I need to fix it, I think, I just... don't really know what I'm doing. ^^; Basically there was an incident with the bathtub in which the pipe leading to the faucet broke, no one noticed, and it kinda drained out into the floor over an unknown period of time. The floor sags badly but it isn't broken as far as I can tell. I still have to pull the carpet up around it... and I'll probably have to cut away the flooring and replace it, as near as I can tell. As I said, I have no clue when it comes to repair work. ^^;

Anyway it isn't terribly urgent. See ya later, Draignean. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 05:40:48 pm

Wait, the fridge actually fell through the floor?


Damn, that's bad.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Powder Miner on September 05, 2011, 07:25:22 pm

No. The fridge dumped water all over her floor. Which ruined it. (My parents had to deal with water damage from a dishwasher once)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 07:52:15 pm

You sure about that?

Quote from: Draignean on September 05, 2011, 05:29:59 pm

Aye, that's actually what I'm working on. (The condensation catch in her fridge has been overflowing for a year or so and the particle board finally lost the war and dropped it through the floor.)

It's a little hard without seeing it but if you want to PM me pictures of the damage and can give recommendations and a cost estimate.

Sorry guys, I promise an update toni but Ive got to go now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Some hacker you are...
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 12:03:42 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 04, 2011, 02:50:09 pm

"Dom, what are you doing here...? ...nevermind, you may actually be in good timing. Something's wrong with this hallway. There may be a... presence if you know what I mean. I'll open the first door, you go for the second."

Open the first door, gun readied.

Your instincts have never lead you astray before, well not really astray, at least not since that waitress in New Chicago... Shaking your head you stop putting holes in your own confidence, wrapping your hand around the handle of the first door. The door opens easily as you squeeze the handle and pull it aside, showing you a room in complete and total disarray. There are two corpses on the floor and judging by the looks of things they spent their last moments killing each other. Dark bloodstains mar a simple beige carpet of expensive fiber, the table and the chairs are broken, a small stack of hardcopy files is strewn about the floor, and a statue of a running horse is hopelessly bent out of shape from its time being used as a bludgeon.   

The two corpses are a male and a female, and they're the same shriveled up wrecks as you've seen before. The male has a table leg sticking out of his gut, and the female has a nasty set of dents in her head. [Int 3] You can't really tell who died first or what caused them to kill each one another.

You crouch down and sift through the debris scattered across the ground, looking for anything of value.  [Observation 4, 4 Intuition 4, 3 Luck 3 18/30. Above average result] There is a singular lack of non-improvised weaponry and most of the larger items in the room have already been destroyed in the fighting, but you do manage to find a couple more items of interest on the bodies. Still tagged to their decayed clothing are their ID badges, the male's has been ruined by time but the other for "Kira Masse" is still intact. Stuck in a puddle of dried blood you're also able to scrap a somewhat abused pad off the floor from where it fell from the dead man's fingers. It doesn't seem hideously damaged but after this time it's probable going to need a new cell.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 04, 2011, 05:45:05 pm

Dom nodded at Tarran and drew her carbine. "I got your back, boss. Let me know when to open it," she said, deciding not to question him. Something had gotten his wind up, and while it was true the last thing that had done so was just a malfunctioning door, it was better to be safe than sorry. She quietly jogged over to the door he indicated and got ready to burst through it with her Fuath at the ready. Anything on the other side, if it so much as twitched, was getting sprayed down with corrosive fluids instantly.

As Tarran enters the first room you push the second open, preparing a lethal shower for anything moving... [Observation 5+1] You notice several things about the room very rapidly, first there is a long dead corpse sprawled across the far wall. It happens to be missing its throat. Second there is an unusual looking assault rifle on the floor, its barrel bent uselessly to the side. Third and most importantly there is one of thse bio-suited freaks sitting motionless in the middle of the room, its arms are wrapped its knees and its head is tucked between. It looks something like a large hideously ugly egg while its tucked into its self like this. [Immortal End 4] Slowly and shakily the immortal begins unfurling on unsteady and surprisingly thin limbs.   

It moved, lethal shower time. [Quickshot 1 (Bonus negated)] [Luck 4] The carbine pops and hisses, failing to seal properly on the canister of acid. You slam your fist in an underhand strike up into the canister to get it working again, but its too late, you've missed your perfect window of opportunity. The immortal is now standing upright, and it looks... thin. Odd.

Despite its malnourished appearance it still manages to pick up the bent rifle and move towards you with obvious malicious intent, it might not be able to shoot you but it might still be able to bash your brains out with it.

---

Taric Sizier and James Evan

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1: 4+0-3=1 (Action lost)
Deadhead 2: 33+0-3=30
Deadhead 3: 14+0-3=11
Deadhead 4: 43+0-3=40
Deadhead 5: 43+0-3=40

Taric Sizier: 63+3-3=63
James Evan: 93+0-3=90

?: Last

James whips the punch-gun in a swift uppercut [Melee 4+1-1 Vs Dodge 3-2], connecting the plate in a vicious blow. [Brawl 4+1] Even before the gun fires you can feel bones crack in its jaw, (Deadhead 1 Armor -2 HP -34x2+10%=75) the half-inch bullet however tears a hole in the top of its skull large enough run you arm though. Limp as a dead fish the deadhead drops to the ground, one down, five to go.

Taric charges forwards through the deadheads, attempting to bull past them by sheer force. [Str 3 Vs 1, 6, 5] His charge catches the first deadhead by surprise and knocks him to the ground, the second two however are more than prepared and grab Taric's slender body under the elbows, halting his momentum and lifting him clear of the ground.

Still encumbered by holding Taric the Deadhead draws a stun club from its lanyard at his hip, stabbing it into the base of Taric's neck. [Melee 4+2-1 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl 4+1] It wins awards for police brutality as the weighted head connects and discharges a massive jolt of electricity down Taric's spine. (Damage 25x2=50= 5 Physical damage (soaked by armor) 45 Stamina damage)

The other deadhead holding Taric under the arm copies the gesture of the first, expressionlessly drawing his own stun club and pressing it into Taric's neck. [Melee 2+2-1 Vs Dodge 3] Restrained as he is Taric is unable to avoid the blow, [Brawl 3] and while it lacks the vicious force of the other's attack the shock is still blindly painful. (Damage 16x2=36= 4 Physical damage (soaked by armor) 32 stamina damage) [Taric stamina 1] Under the combined electrical shocks Taric screams once and then subsides, hanging limp and unconscious from the arms of the Deadheads.   

The deadhead that Taric bowled down struggles to get up, [Dex 4] making it upright on the meager balance left to it after the damage it has sustained.

The last deadhead is clearly slowed by its injuries, but it still manages to fire its disruptor pistol at James. [Quickshot 4 Vs Precognition 4+1] Forcing him to roll out of the way to avoid the scorching bolt of electricity. Even so, James can only keep this up for so long before shots start getting through... After that his chance of survival drops sharply.

A sixth deadhead walks in, its stride different from the others... somehow liquid in sharp contrast to their precise and somewhat ungainly motion. It raises its pistol and rests it against Taric's drooping head. "Enough of this foolishness. Take that weapon off your hand and sit on the floor, unless you want your friend to lose a few brain cells." It's tone is condescending instead of the normal monotone speech, and the way it looks at you is completely different as well, cruel amusement lurking behind its brown cow eyes. "I said drop it boy."

Damn.

(Deadhead 1 killed, Taric knocked Unconscious, Taric Restrained.)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 04, 2011, 05:34:08 pm

Ashley came back with a headache you would not believe, she grunted at Jordan to let him know she was fine, then walked out the door and back along the corridor, simultaneously looking for the others and trying to get her head to stop pounding

You massage your temples as you extend back into your body the rest of the way, you never could jack and Unjack quickly without getting one of these headaches. The medicos soaythey're just psychological, a brain trying to shift gears between realities, but regardless of what they are they're annoying. Jordan looks up from his work to frown at you and you wave and arm and grunt at him to let him know you're fine. He grunts back with good humor and resumes work, [Jordan Mechanical 3+1] finally managing to pin down the burned out element and coxing the circuitry around it. It's not a permanent fix but it'll do until you guys can catch a break and Jordan seems content to sling the rifle back over his shoulder and into a ready position.

As you walk out of the room Jordan follows, whether to keep your safe or just because there is nothing to do is unclear.

---

Harry Nakamuno

Seeing as there is little he can do without potentially killing himself Harry sprints back to the broken door that Tarran and Dominique slipped through, pounding on the twisted metal with his armored fist and shouting through it. "Trouble! One of you get the hell back here and help me with this door!"

Dominique replies with something loud and mercifully unintelligible. 

Spoiler: Enemies (Taric and James) (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 2
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 90/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 26/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 3
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 68/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 11/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 4
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Stun baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 5
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Stun Baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 6
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Spoiler: Enemy (Dominique) (click to show/hide)

Emaciated Immortal
Class: Immortal
Health 50/100
Wearing: Combat Carapace 75/150
Weapon: Damaged LR Jormungandr
Secondary: Bare hands
Status: Fine
Dominique: Short.
Others: Nil.

   
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/115
Stamina: 65/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 74/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: -12/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Unconscious until stamina reaches +12.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 5/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1940/23546035.png)

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 12:10:37 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 05, 2011, 05:40:48 pm

Wait, the fridge actually fell through the floor?


Damn, that's bad.

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 05, 2011, 07:25:22 pm

No. The fridge dumped water all over her floor. Which ruined it. (My parents had to deal with water damage from a dishwasher once)

The Fridge dumped water all over the floor which ruined it and in so doing inhibited several major functions of cheap particle board flooring, (Such as bearing weight) causing it to dump the fridge through the floor. It probably could have been prevented but the lady is in her mid 80s, she just never noticed anything until her fridge was a couple feet lower than it should have been. That fridge was placed just wrong too, perfectly situated in between two joists that would have prevented it from falling. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 12:13:51 am

"Dom, that's our cue! Let's go!"

Follow Harry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 06, 2011, 12:26:58 am

Sorry bro, can't help ya.

Dom gritted her teeth. "In a minute boss. I'm kinda busy here." She put the carbine back and drew out a baton. Fucker wants to play in close quarters... no way in hell he's taking a shot with that gun. Fine, I'll give him what he wants. "Come on, you son of a bitch. I'm right here," she growled, circling him for the moment. The second she thought she saw an opening, she lashed out with the baton, aiming for the side of his knee to crush it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 06, 2011, 12:31:48 am

Ashley and Jordan Ran to Harry's aid, however Ashley Noticed Dom in trouble and tried to get a shot at the immortal with her Manticore

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 12:38:31 am

Dom is completely out of sight from you.

  | |
  |A|
_| |
_| |
  | | |_   _| |_D _|
  | |__| |____| |____
  |_\______________

A= Ashley

D=Dominique

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 06, 2011, 01:33:31 am

don't I have to go past her to rescue tarric?

Ashley goes to help tarric then

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 01:37:57 am

No, you see those two Hash... Hell let me just pull out one of the old maps while I work on the new one.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4148/83859722.png)

Right, now Taric is in the room with all the glowy screen right now, except that its sealed from the hall and there are deadheads flooding in. Dominique is in a room branching off from a corridor that you get to from that door beside the little red light ALLLL the way at the end of the hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 06, 2011, 01:41:11 am

got it, I was under the impression that tarric was in the southern corridor too for some reason

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 01:47:49 am

Also, Serious, that Assault Rifle is MINE by Divine Right. MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE. Just thought you should know. Because I will shoot anyone who wields it that isn't me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 06, 2011, 02:05:26 am

Someone will need to fix it first, but the two people who are good at fixing stuff already have assault rifles so you can trust either of us, except tarric for other reasons "cough"he is likely to try something weird on it"cough"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 02:48:08 am

Map is up, hopefully it'll clear up some locational anxiety problems.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 02:53:48 am

Awwww, Taric made some friends! They're hugging!

Oh, wait, they're smacking him. Never mind.

And oh my god the room I'm in is bloody.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 04:15:30 am

Oh dear. Off to prison for me! :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 04:38:14 am

Don't worry, this new assault rifle could be a Kill Everything Rifle.

And besides, even if it wasn't, we'll still try to save you. Never leave a insane disgusting person behind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 04:42:12 am

What new rifle? The LR Jormundgandr?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 04:43:01 am

Unknown. See Serious' turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 04:45:47 am

That's the LR jormungandr...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 04:51:47 am

Oh. Oh. I forgot there was a spoiler for the enemies. Derp. And of course the weapon is revealed first thing.

Anyway, oh well, not a doomsday weapon. Still, more Dakka never hurt.

And I get to finally test out a weapon modification I thought of months ago. Man it was a long time ago: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg2345325#msg2345325

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 04:53:21 am

Just remember that I happen to be the repairman of the team :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 04:59:45 am

Ashley can also do so, with 2 points in Crafting. Remember that only the barrel is bent, which would require, as I imagine, only a crafting job.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 05:00:29 am

I think crafting would be replacing the barrel with a new one...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 06, 2011, 05:04:52 am

Quote from: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 05:00:29 am

I think crafting would be replacing the barrel with a new one...

But i would add IRON SIGHTS, and a bayonet to the new barrel, unless I get any original ideas 1st

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 06, 2011, 08:05:05 am

Nope. My loot, Tarran. I might trade you something for it, though. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 02:27:22 pm

James actually cursed for once, loudly, as he dropped his hands to his waist with a look of pure rage on his eyes. "You're not a deadhead, are you?"
(When exactly would my shadow decide to go psionic on things?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 03:15:42 pm

Give it a bit, I haven't even considered activating seeing as it's been all of 5-10 since you just dumped fifty odd years of some lady's memory onto its lap.  Remember that the others went to slepp pretty much immediately after they were oriented, giving the subconcious time and space to sort all of that memory into long term storage, you have no such luxury.

Still, I'm feeling generous.  Pick two numbers between 1 and 10.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 03:58:09 pm

3 and 7.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 04:31:27 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 03:58:09 pm

3 and 7.

[Luck 10]

Sorry friend, no instant recovery and sudden use of your psionics.

Right, now I'll be running a turn sometime soon, but I'm going to be even more spars than I was before for a couple days after this, so bear that in mind for the future.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 04:39:40 pm

Huh, I was thinking of 1 and 10 personally.

Sorry Powder, I should've biased you towards those two numbers.

Anyway, yay turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 05:04:38 pm

Well. EVERYONE HAVE NONE OF YOU THOUGHT TO CHECK UP UPON US? Seriously, We're probably making a lot of noise.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 06, 2011, 05:05:40 pm

I'm fighting right now myself, can't help ya bro. >.> And everyone other than me is heading for you two, I think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 05:11:01 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 05:04:38 pm

Well. EVERYONE HAVE NONE OF YOU THOUGHT TO CHECK UP UPON US? Seriously, We're probably making a lot of noise.

Currently coming. The door should not be a problem with my literal door-smashing abilities.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 06:44:38 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 12:13:51 am

"Dom, that's our cue! Let's go!"

Follow Harry.

You straighten up from your position at the side of the male corpse as harry calls you, twenty-to-one odds on Taric botching something hideously and needing your help to get himself out of it- forty-to-one on him complaining that he didn't need your help afterwards. Grumbling you leave the broken room and squeeze your way back out into the Hall with Harry.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal: 67+6-1=72

Dominique: 46+4-3=47

For being somewhat wilted the Immortal moves with surprising -if wobbily- speed, swinging the stock of the bent rifle at you like a club. [Immortal Melee 3+1 Vs Dominique Precognition 5+1] You avoid the bludgeon with ease however, ducking under the swing and whipping your stun baton at the thing's kneecap. [Dom Melee 2+1-1 Vs Dodge 5+1] The immortal skips backwards however, bringing the butt of its rifle back down at your head. [Immortal Melee 3-1 Vs Precognition 3+1] You roll to the side however and reverse the stun baton's swing to bring it into the Immortal's other knee. [Dom melee 2-1 Vs 2+1] You botch the swing however and give it time to lash a stomping kick at right elbow. [Immortal melee 6+1-1 Vs Precognition 3+1] Its aim is good and it manages to hit with the snap kick. [Immortal Brawl 3+1] (Status effect roll 9 Vs 50, failed.) The blow connects firmly and forces you to back off before it breaks your arm, the armor took the brunt of it but you certainly aren't willing to experiment with how far you can push that. (Dominique Armor -15  HP -1)

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 02:27:22 pm

James actually cursed for once, loudly, as he dropped his hands to his waist with a look of pure rage on his eyes. "You're not a deadhead, are you?"

The one holding a gun to Taric's head raises an eyebrow at you in an expression of disbelief before shaking its head in disgust. "Your grasp of the blindingly obvious is a spectacular example, even for your kind. Though if you refer to the cyborg with machine mind and human flesh then you are technically incorrect, as that is the nature of this body. However the spirit of your statement is correct, I am not like them. For now." It shrugs its shoulders and presses the pistol more firmly into Taric's forehead. "My status of being however is not the subject I wish to discuss, my... beginning was in a conversation with one of you, a woman with dark hair, that conversation was never finished." The deadhead smiles coldly at you "If it were only me making the choice then I'd kill one of you as an example- but I am, unfortunately, not. Instead I've been sent to ask the question that was not answered: How many of are able to perform feats beyond the pale of normal human ability?"

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Ashley Fey and Jordan Grey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 06, 2011, 01:33:31 am

Ashley goes to help tarric then

Both yourself and Jordan heard Harry shouting for someone to help him, considering that Harry is shouting for help both of you break into jog to meet up with him and find what the hell it is that he can't handle. The two of you find him talking with Tarran beside the light that James left in the hall.

---

Harry Nakamuno

"Good, we have enough people to make this work." Harry says as Ash and Jordan as they join the huddle. "Fully half of Tarran's team managed to lock themselves in there, some gunfire for a minute but not anymore, don't know if that's good or bad. Door is shut tight though and I can't get it open alone and get inside too.  Tarran was able to disable the last door pretty thoroughly so I'm reasonably certain that if he and I wrestle with it we can get it open long enough for Ash and Jordan to get in."
"Where's Dominique? Better odds if she can bring that cannon of hers along." Ashley asks after Harry finishes.
"Busy apparently." Tarran says
"It doesn't matter," Harry cuts back in "we can't afford to wait for her. So unless anyone else has a brighter idea I suggest we get hauling."
 

Spoiler: Enemies (Taric and James) (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 2
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 90/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 26/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 3
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 68/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 11/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 4
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Stun baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 5
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Stun Baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 6
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Spoiler: Enemy (Dominique) (click to show/hide)

Emaciated Immortal
Class: Immortal
Health 50/100
Wearing: Combat Carapace 75/150
Weapon: Damaged LR Jormungandr
Secondary: Bare hands
Status: Fine
Dominique: Melee.
Others: Nil.

   
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 109/115
Stamina: 65/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 59/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: -12/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Unconscious until stamina reaches +12.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 5/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 06:47:19 pm

SLEEPY TIME!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 06:49:11 pm

"I have no objections. Let's start!"

Super-Duper Passive Kinetics door opening/smashing time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2011, 07:05:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 06:47:19 pm

SLEEPY PSIONICS TIME! or just sleep if I can't do that :P

No, it would kill you at this point. You're in negative stamina, psionics are a bad idea period.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 07:06:42 pm

Just sleeping then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 06, 2011, 07:22:43 pm

Harry activates his samson implants and opens the door, Ashley activates her stormcrow implants, these deadheads use energy weapons, and readies hear Leanashe rifle to open fire when a clean shot is available, Jordan Readies his Laser rifle and goes behind Ash

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 06, 2011, 07:24:57 pm

Dom took a step back. "Fine, fuck you," she said to the Immortal, reaching out with her mind. I'll just crush you with my damn mind. Reaching out with her telekinesis, she attempted to throw it back against the far wall with as much force as she could muster.

30 stamina for 450 pounds of movement and fling that guy. Also, idea for an evolution with that and Shear when I get around to grabbing it: Crush. Just grab a guy and crush them into paste. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 07:26:05 pm

James thought for a moment about what to say. "Does that include people who can't actually do things but have been Oriented?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 07:26:46 pm

Oh hey, don't I get evolutions (for mah passive kinesthetics) from the things I've done? Or not?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 06, 2011, 07:45:13 pm

I think Draignean said you get one for being on the shuttle out of the bombing, and we'll all get one for clearing out this base.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 09, 2011, 12:22:20 pm

Bump?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 09, 2011, 06:55:49 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 09, 2011, 12:22:20 pm

Bump?

Shh.

This thread doesn't need bumping until it hits page 2.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 10, 2011, 06:02:01 pm

Ugh. Sorry. Been busy as all.

I'll try to have a turn out before tomorrow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 10, 2011, 06:52:06 pm

I understand, dude. As much as I'd like a turn right nao, off-line stuff is more important. Take it easy. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 10, 2011, 07:16:47 pm

Until we find out how to upload our minds into computers, real life is important.

Take your time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 12, 2011, 10:46:48 pm

James Evan 1/2

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 06, 2011, 07:26:05 pm

James thought for a moment about what to say. "Does that include people who can't actually do things but have been Oriented?"

Alone, with Taric incapacitated, faced with four cybernetic security guards and one thing, you have the balls to stall for time. Hopefully Tarran the others haven't decided to just take five and go eat lunch. [Diplomacy 5 Vs Scion will 4-1] "Does that include people who can't actually do things but have been Oriented?"
The deadhead holding a gun to Taric's head frowns at you. "I..." he manages before you cut him off.
" 'Cause if it did that would effect things, and you seem pretty serious about getting an answer."
"Yes, now-"
"'and I don't want to say the wrong thing and get him shot because I didn't understand the questio-"
"Silence!" He finally yells at you "How many of you are curr-"

---

Tarran Smith, Harry Nakamuno, Jordan Grey, and Ashley Fey

Quote from: Tarran on September 06, 2011, 06:49:11 pm

"I have no objections. Let's start!"

Super-Duper Passive Kinetics door opening/smashing time.

Quote from: wolfchild on September 06, 2011, 07:22:43 pm

Harry activates his samson implants and opens the door, Ashley activates her stormcrow implants, these deadheads use energy weapons, and readies hear Leanashe rifle to open fire when a clean shot is available, Jordan Readies his Laser rifle and goes behind Ash

Tarran and Harry get ready to set their weight against the door as Jordan and Ashley get ready to storm through when they have an opening. [Tarran Str 5+1+passive kinetics 1 (bonus negated), Harry Nakamuno strength 4+1 = 12 Vs difficulty 15, Failure.] Both Tarran and Harry strain against the weight of the door, enhanced musculature pressing against the magnetically sealed door.  After several long minutes of strain they only manage to gap the door a bare inch, even that small gain however is lost completely when Tarran slips backwards in the blood from the deadhead that was obliterated by the slamming door.

Cursing the door and the blood and the whole damn base in general Harry and Tarran take a step back to catch their breath.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 06, 2011, 07:24:57 pm

Dom took a step back. "Fine, fuck you," she said to the Immortal, reaching out with her mind. I'll just crush you with my damn mind. Reaching out with her telekinesis, she attempted to throw it back against the far wall with as much force as she could muster.

30 stamina for 450 pounds of movement and fling that guy. Also, idea for an evolution with that and Shear when I get around to grabbing it: Crush. Just grab a guy and crush them into paste. :3

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal: 32+6-1=37

Dominique: 66+4-3=67

You growl at the deadhead as you step back, you don't have to use your actual fists for this, that was a fucking courtesy. [A.Kinetics 3-1] (Failure -15 stamina) Something goes funny in your head for a moment, the mental equivalent of stepping as if there was an extra stair on a long stairway in the dark. It disrupts your focus and the tight net you intended to use is instead torn into a sort of psionic wind that merely buffets the Immortal a little.

Sensing a moment of weakness the Immortal charges, putting its rifle horizontal in an attempt to choke you with it. [Melee 6+1-1 Vs Precognition 2+1] It hits you while you're still flat-footed [Brawl 6+1] [confirm critical 2 vs Dominique end 5] and smashes into your throat with enough force to choke you, only the gravel in your gut and the spit in your eye prevents the thing from crushing your windpipe with that blow. (Dominique Armor -12  HP -14+25%=18) As it stands you can't breathe as the creature bowls you backwards pins you against the wall by your throat.

(Being choked, will start to lose stamina turn after next until the chokehold is removed.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on September 06, 2011, 06:47:19 pm

SLEEPY TIME!

[Stamina 4] (+4 stamina) Fuzzy sounds intrude on the edges of the painful blackness that consumes you, they're indistinct and they make your head hurt... Even trying to hear them makes your head hurt too badly and you lapse back into the oblivion of unconsciousness.

---

James Evan 2/2

[Scion observe 5] "-ently able to affect rea- eh?" The strange deadhead trails off as it watches as the door behind you open ever so slightly, and then slam shut again. The clone's eyes narrow dangerously. "You played me." it says coldly, and without a visible signal every remaining guard in the room aims their pistols at you. "Fine. Your group is coming back to claim you, at this point you will either immediately tell them to cease and desist, or they shoot you, and I claim a second hostage and use you against them. So you either tell them to stop trying to save you, or I default to the second option in five seconds."

Spoiler: Enemies (Taric and James) (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 2
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 90/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 26/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 3
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 68/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 11/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 4
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Stun baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 5
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Stun Baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 6
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 100/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 50/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James: Short.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Spoiler: Enemy (Dominique) (click to show/hide)

Emaciated Immortal
Class: Immortal
Health 50/100
Wearing: Combat Carapace 75/150
Weapon: Damaged LR Jormungandr
Secondary: Bare hands
Status: Fine
Dominique: Melee.
Others: Nil.

   
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 4/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 111/150, Wolfkin SMG 15/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 9/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 50/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: -8/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Unconscious until stamina reaches +12.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 52/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 40/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 5/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

   







 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 12, 2011, 10:48:56 pm

SLEEP!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 12, 2011, 11:04:06 pm

"Damn... we'll never get to them this way... Hmm... how about I try smacking on the door again like I did the other?"

Smack on the door like I smacked the other one. "HEY OH! WHAT 'CHA 'DOIN IN THERE?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 13, 2011, 12:36:02 am

Dom gritted her teeth. No way, no how, was she losing to this thing. "Get the fuck off me, bastard," she said, attempting to shove him back physically while she tried another psionic attack.

20 stamina for 300 pounds and if I can be specific with my telekinetic grapple, get him by the head and fling it back and down so it crashes against the ground.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 13, 2011, 12:44:55 am

Ashley, Mechanical Bypass time, Jordan+Harry, Guns blazing, Harry first with aegis up

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 13, 2011, 07:59:07 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 13, 2011, 12:36:02 am

20 stamina for 300 pounds and if I can be specific with my telekinetic grapple, get him by the head and fling it back and down so it crashes against the ground.

You can but the base penalty will be -2 instead of -1.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 13, 2011, 09:13:14 am

Makes sense... guess I'll just stick with the generic grab and toss, then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 13, 2011, 05:16:58 pm

James made a quick choice, with a bit of I'm-going-to-die-anyway explanation beforehand... "Well, you look like the boss around here, nd I'll die anyway if I get captured..." James attempted to cave the thing's head in before the deadheads shot him up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 13, 2011, 08:27:58 pm

Alright, I've just given blood and I'm advised not to take any strenuous activities, I'm taking that as an excuse to run another turn. ;D

P.S Thanks for your patience earlier guys, I know updates aren't as regular as they used to be, but I'll do what I can.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 13, 2011, 08:28:38 pm

Ah, no worries about it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 13, 2011, 08:32:17 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 13, 2011, 08:27:58 pm

P.S Thanks for your patience earlier guys, I know updates aren't as regular as they used to be, but I'll do what I can.

To tell you the truth, I was about ready to shoot myself because no other RTDs that I'm in were updating, including this one. D:

Anyway, updates can go on your own time. I'm in no place to complain having taken 5 days to update mine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 13, 2011, 08:50:03 pm

Thanks guys, who knows maybe if I'm feeling wild and giddy later I'll throw part of the terrible book that came out of this at you later.

On another note: Congrats powder, looking at your action I find that to be just the sort of crazy ass, shot in the dark, brash move that your shadow would throw its full support behind.

You rolled a 4+1 for your kinetics roll if you wondered.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 13, 2011, 10:32:07 pm

Ahahaha "LEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYY PPPPPPPSSSSSSSSSSSYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYCCCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCC"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 13, 2011, 10:59:08 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 13, 2011, 05:16:58 pm

James made a quick choice, with a bit of I'm-going-to-die-anyway explanation beforehand... "Well, you look like the boss around here, nd I'll die anyway if I get captured..." James attempted to cave the thing's head in before the deadheads shot him up.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 2: 49+0-13=36
Deadhead 3: 8+0-13= -3 (turn lost)
Deadhead 4: 33+0-13=20
Deadhead 5: 73+0-13=60
Scion (Ferreus, Deadhead): 73+9-23=59

James Evan: 70+30-3=97 (So close)

[Dex 5 Vs Scion Reflex 1, James initiative +30, Scion initiative -20, deadhead initiative -10] Well, perhaps its time to make your peace with God... better to go down fighting than to give these things an inch. Not one damn inch. It's been too damn long, too long making safe choices, too long letting what was cold and logical define you... Time to wake up and fight, and hell have mercy on whoever gets in your way. "Well, you look like the boss around here, and I'll die anyway if I get captured... Doesn't look like I've got much of a choice does it?" You say, shifting your weight forwards slightly.
The deadhead smiles coldly "No you don't really, now-"

You never let him get past that word as you bound forwards, yelling at the top of your lungs and throwing yourself at the deadhead holding a gun on Taric- punch-gun leading. [P.Kinetics 4+1-2, 4+1-2, Blade A, 1/2", 2kN. Blade B, 1/2, 2kN, targets Deadhead 4 and 5] (-40 Stamina) You feel something inside you roar with you as you leap through the air, propelling yourself over Taric to strike at the stunned Deadhead. [Melee 2+1-1, Vs Scion dodge 1 (Bonus negated)] Your flying punch catches it completely by surprise and it merely stares with a complete lack of comprehension as your fist smashes into its head and bears both of you to the ground. [Brawl 4+2] (Scion Armor -10, Scion HP -33x10=330+10%=363 damage) The fifty-cal bound to your wrist rips the back of its head off, spraying pieces of skull and advanced electronics across the floor. You roll to your feet and prepare to engage the deadheads holding Taric when a feeling like letting loose a breath that you didn't know you were holding lashes out at both of them at once, (Deadhead 4, Armor -10 Hp -38)(Deadhead 5 Armor -10 Hp -44) tearing gashes in the armor and flesh of their backs.

Despite the vicious psionic blow the deadhead holding Taric's left shoulder had enough sense programmed into it to drop him and swing back around to face you. You may have thrown off its careful aim with your acrobatic stunt but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerous, [Quickshot 3 Vs James Precognition 4] and you're forced to dodge out of the way as it fires. Your limbs feel heavier though and you are curiously light headed as you recover from your dodge.

Another of the deadheads from the wall re-orients on you and fires, [Quickshot 5 Vs Precognition 4] and this time you're a touch too slow. The crackling bolt catches you in the shoulder as you try to throw yourself out of the way, making your arm and jerk wildly as it shocks the bejeezus out of you. (Armor - 8 Stamina -17) [James Stamina 1]  Your head whips back from the discharge and slams into the wall behind you, the impacts makes you see flashing lights for a moment and then everything goes dark.

(Deadhead 6 killed)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 12, 2011, 11:04:06 pm

"Damn... we'll never get to them this way... Hmm... how about I try smacking on the door again like I did the other?"

Smack on the door like I smacked the other one. "HEY OH! WHAT 'CHA 'DOIN IN THERE?"

You pound on the door. Nothing spectacular happens.  Shrugging you listen for a response anyway...[Observation 4] You don't here a reply but you do hear one yell of defiance, a gunshot, and then silence... never good sounds to hear in sequence.

----

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 13, 2011, 12:36:02 am

Dom gritted her teeth. No way, no how, was she losing to this thing. "Get the fuck off me, bastard," she said, attempting to shove him back physically while she tried another psionic attack.

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal: 66+6-1=71

Dominique: 73+4-3=74

Gasping for air as the thing presses the rifle across your throat you attempt to summon the force to hurl him into next week.
[A.Kinetics 2+1-1] (-10 Stamina) Your mind however is slightly preoccupied with being choked to death, little sparkles float across your vision as you try to remember how the hell you're supposed to throw anyone with your mind...

[Str 5+1 Vs Dominique End 3] The thing is stronger than would seem possible on its frail looking limbs, and it presses the rifle across your throat with an iron grip, slowly but surely increasing the pressure, and by extension decreasing the amount of air getting to your lungs. (-1 penalty on break the hold through brute force, you'll take stamina damage next turn)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on September 12, 2011, 10:48:56 pm

SLEEP!

[Stamina 2] (Stamina +2) You rise up one layer of unconsciousness as you feel a dull impact in one of your shoulders, much as you struggle to rise into wakefulness you quickly fall back down into complete blackness.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 13, 2011, 12:44:55 am

Ashley, Mechanical Bypass time, Jordan+Harry, Guns blazing, Harry first with aegis up

   
 
Considering that brute force just failed it was time for finesse. [Mech 5, Dex 3, int 5+1, Luck 4 18/15 progress] Kneeling down you drill the door in the approximate location of the circuit for the locking magnets, if you can put a break in that you can disable the door's ability to seal... It takes maybe twenty seconds to get the drill in far enough to get a spike in, from there its just a question of timing which is something you have in abundance. You break the circuit with a practiced motion and drip in a bead of glass to keep the circuit from patching itself, not bad for less than a minute of work.

Motioning Harry and Jordan to get ready you start to pull the door all the way open, setting your weight against it all at once to slide it completely open.

---

Jordan Grey, Harry Nakamuno

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 4: 33+0-13=20

Jordan Grey: 72+6-3=75
Harry Nakamuno: 38+3-6=35

Harry and Jordan Charge through together and open fire on the first standing target they see. Jordan fires first, [Quickshot 1][luck 4] the last minute repairs he made to the rifle though don't quite work out as intended and the rifle fails to fire properly. A curse and quick round of percussive maintenance and the gun is back in order though.

Harry is slightly slower on the draw but he still selects a target and lets loose a trio of heavy rounds, [Quickshot 3] [Fire control 6+1] tearing three large holes in the deadhead still holding Taric upright. (Deadhead 4 Armor -8, -6, -5  HP -10, -16, -22)

Only one of the deadheads manages to turn in time to loose a shot at (E/O 2, Harry) Harry, [quickshot 4] and the bolt smashes into the combined forces of Harry's body armor and personal shielding, scattering the pulse before it can do any real damage. (37 1/2 damage diverted to energy= 18 damage, soaked by armor.)

Spoiler: Enemies (Taric and James) (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 2
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 90/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 26/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 3
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 68/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 11/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Short.
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 4
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 14/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 21/50
Weapon: Stun baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James: Melee.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Deadhead 5
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 56/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 40/50
Weapon: Stun Baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James: Melee.
Taric: Melee
Others: Nil.

Spoiler: Enemy (Dominique) (click to show/hide)

Emaciated Immortal
Class: Immortal
Health 50/100
Wearing: Combat Carapace 75/150
Weapon: Damaged LR Jormungandr
Secondary: Bare hands
Status: Fine
Dominique: Melee.
Others: Nil.

   
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 116/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Less than a Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 93/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 8/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [2, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, being choked to death. (-10 stamina per turn +5 for each additional turn.)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: -6/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Unconscious until stamina reaches +12.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 68/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 60/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: -5/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 13, 2011, 11:01:59 pm

More sleep!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 13, 2011, 11:05:23 pm

Harry Charges into Melee, where his skills are superior, Harry leaves the rifle till he can get a good look at it and draws his disruptor pistol to fire it, Ashley Shouts something about the cavalry and activates her storm-crow implants before drawing her manticore and trying to eliminate the enemies

wooo, other than Dom that turn went a lot better than I was hoping

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 13, 2011, 11:21:01 pm

Curse you stun pisto-zzzzzz

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 12:19:31 am

"Look at all the mooks to kill!" Tarran says before he promptly raises his Sleipnirs.

Empty the clips of my SMGs on the second Deadhead while charging into and ramming the fourth.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2011, 02:37:36 am

Dom abandoned the idea of psionics in favor of the one thing that had never let her down: the Abassy. She put the barrel against the Immortal's chest and pulled the trigger as many times as she could as fast as she could. If it didn't retreat, it was certainly going to be injured after this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 05:49:38 am

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 12:19:31 am

"Look at all the mooks to kill!" Tarran says before he promptly raises his Sleipnirs.

Empty the clips of my SMGs on the second Deadhead while charging into and ramming the fourth.

Oh GOD!

TAKE COVER!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on September 14, 2011, 09:25:11 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 05:49:38 am

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 12:19:31 am

"Look at all the mooks to kill!" Tarran says before he promptly raises his Sleipnirs.

Empty the clips of my SMGs on the second Deadhead while charging into and ramming the fourth.

Oh GOD!

TAKE COVER!

why do i hear the words "the tarran bug" in my head?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2011, 09:39:59 am

You may get a chance to experience the joys of the Tarran bug soon yourself. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on September 14, 2011, 09:53:05 am

eh you always get out of those situations  8) like a boss

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 01:34:02 pm

Oh come on guys, give me a freaking chance. D:

How about this, you guys try dual wielding, and try and succeed 3 times. If you succeed, you have permission to laugh about me failing all the time. If you fail, you shut up for all eternity. Deal?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 02:37:28 pm

Deal. I'll do it when I stop sleeping, and in the powered armour.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 02:43:02 pm

Heck, I'd like to see Dom dual wield Abassy Pistols.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 14, 2011, 04:43:42 pm

Tarran, the bug is not that you Fail when dual wielding, it is that despite the evidence to the contrary you still think it's a good idea, please allow you're team-mates to live and DON'T dual wield

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 05:01:46 pm

Uh, no, the person who started the "Tarran Bug" says it's the former.

And yes I still think it's a good idea so go to hell I'm Dual wielding. >:O

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 14, 2011, 05:03:27 pm

Just stand In front then please

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 05:03:57 pm

Who's saying I'm not? I'm charging into the room too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2011, 05:04:22 pm

Dual-wield all you like. I'm not in any danger from it unless you somehow roll so spectacularly bad a bullet richochets like five hundred times and hits me. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 05:07:18 pm

...I now demand that Draignean does a roll for that. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2011, 05:10:02 pm

...If you kill me and not this Immortal I'm fighting I swear I'll make a villain to destroy you specifically.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 05:14:13 pm

Sounds good to me. :P What kinda villain will it be, power puff girls? :P

/Trolololololol.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2011, 05:16:31 pm

Nah, it'll be Taric's dad. And he'll be so much worse than Taric. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:19:22 pm

Jeez, so we'll be walking into a multispecies orgy? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 05:20:47 pm

Nah, I'll detonate a nuke before then so none of us have to suffer.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2011, 05:24:22 pm

The orgy may or may not happen. I think it's more likely that Taric's dad will be some Wesker-type person with ridiculous active/passive kinetics and mutated physical abilities out the wazoo. Anyway night classes start soon so I gotta head out, see you guys later. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 05:34:58 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2011, 05:24:22 pm

The orgy may or may not happen. I think it's more likely that Taric's dad will be some Wesker-type person with ridiculous active/passive kinetics and mutated physical abilities out the wazoo. Anyway night classes start soon so I gotta head out, see you guys later. ^^^

Possibly including weaponized wazoo?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:35:30 pm

...Damnit, Taric needs to be a cyborg now ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 05:42:45 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:35:30 pm

...Damnit, Taric needs to be a cyborg now ;D

A cybernetic Psionic who used porn as a weapon...

The enhancements NEED to have a *nearly* unlimited supply of something for your stamina.

And a centerfold. Unless you still have that one...

Oh wait, you do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:44:51 pm

Damn! Hey Draignean? Could I get a fusion generator implanted into me?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 05:49:00 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:44:51 pm

Damn! Hey Draignean? Could I get a fusion generator implanted into me?

Who needs fusion? Just have one that converts your opponent's terrified/pleasured screams/life essence into energy for you. à la The Dark Eldar. (http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440236a&prodId=prod1230007a)

(Should I stop giving him... ideas?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:50:22 pm

Yeah, I kinda prefer not to go the way of the dark eldar...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 05:52:49 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:50:22 pm

Yeah, I kinda prefer not to go the way of the dark eldar...

Ah. Oh well. They're creepier bastards than even you anyways.

TOO creepy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:57:24 pm

That, and a DH character of mine had a bad run in with a few.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 05:59:58 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:57:24 pm

That, and a DH character of mine had a bad run in with a few.

Do I want to know?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:07:02 pm

It involved Lurid pink, Priests of various faiths being thrown and one REALLY pissed off noblewoman.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 14, 2011, 06:07:24 pm

Tarran needs a perk.

I bet you can guess what it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 06:10:33 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:07:02 pm

It involved Lurid pink, Priests of various faiths being thrown and one REALLY pissed off noblewoman.

Oh my...

Was there a Priest of Nurgle there? (or equivalent, I'm not up to looking the specifics up right now.)

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 14, 2011, 06:07:24 pm

Tarran needs a perk.

I bet you can guess what it is.

He gets a chance to ricochet when dual-wielding automatic weapons, and each successful ricochet means another ricochet roll until one fails or he hits something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:12:15 pm

Nurgle? Dark Eldar?! Not possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 06:20:13 pm

Considering...

Oh, wait, I forgot, it's an Eldar (http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Isha) he's hot on he took "pity" on, not a Dark Elder. DERP.

"Isha is the Eldar Goddess of fertility, life and growth. Though long thought to be destroyed by Slaanesh, she was in fact taken captive by the androgynous Prince of Pleasure. Nurgle, the Plague Lord, took pity on her and waged war against Slaanesh to "rescue" her. Nurgle's forces proved victorious and he took the Eldar Goddess back to his domain in the Immaterium. There he keeps Isha caged in his workshop, testing his latest plagues and diseases upon her. As the embodiment of health and growth, Isha can cure herself of these afflictions, but Nurgle gets an idea of their potency anyway. Isha whispers the cures to these new diseases into the universe so that mortals might know them and fight against the designs of Grandfather Nurgle."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:23:32 pm

Nope, just a techpriest and a ecclesiach priest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 06:33:32 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:23:32 pm

Nope, just a techpriest and a ecclesiach priest.

Ohh, a Techpriest.

Those guys are cool. Cybernetics and all.

Ecclesiach priest...

Aren't those the ones with the Eviscerator Chainswords?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:36:08 pm

Not really, especially since said dark eldar took our weapons...

On the bright side, we did blow up a bunch of eldar teenagers with an overloaded lasweapon...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 06:42:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:36:08 pm

Not really, especially since said dark eldar took our weapons...

On the bright side, we did blow up a bunch of eldar teenagers with an overloaded lasweapon...

Overloaded Lasgun, or Hot-shot Lasgun?

Effects are (I think...) similar.

Or another lasweapon altogether?

And you were playing as...?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:45:07 pm

Oversized Mining laser.

And I was the noblewoman...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 06:49:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:45:07 pm

Oversized Mining laser.

Holy Crap.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:50:20 pm

Still handheld, just more like a heavy bolter in size...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 06:55:17 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 06:50:20 pm

Still handheld, just more like a heavy bolter in size...

That's still pretty big.

And yeah, at that size, handheld... to a non-human (Space Marines included)!




(I may be clueless about some of this stuff, I still have only skimmed most of the fluff (and actual rules and other things) there is to WH40K in the half of a year I've known about it. It's massive.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2011, 06:57:51 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 05:07:18 pm

...I now demand that Draignean does a roll for that. :P

Of course I will, you do remember that improbable aiming skills perk you picked up and the effects it has if you roll badly?

Still tweaking me systems....

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:44:51 pm

Damn! Hey Draignean? Could I get a fusion generator implanted into me?

No. Not without a hell of a big lump.  (Hell-of-a-big= 300 lbs at the absolute minimum.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 07:00:31 pm

Aw. Any sort of neural interface for the power armour then?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 14, 2011, 07:00:41 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 14, 2011, 06:57:51 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 05:44:51 pm

Damn! Hey Draignean? Could I get a fusion generator implanted into me?

No. Not without a hell of a big lump.  (Hell-of-a-big= 300 lbs at the absolute minimum.)

That's why he also needs enhanced musculature, titanium-reinforced bones, and more!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 14, 2011, 07:07:50 pm

SeriousConcentrate can I have an avatar of James punching a deadhead out? (without gore though) Please? >.> <.< >.> I am horrible at all forms of viual art.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2011, 07:17:07 pm

Also, just did a roll to see how quickly Taric's nuts would heal... Not until after the mission.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 07:29:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 14, 2011, 06:57:51 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2011, 05:07:18 pm

...I now demand that Draignean does a roll for that. :P

Of course I will, you do remember that improbable aiming skills perk you picked up and the effects it has if you roll badly?

Uhhhh... kinda. Not sure I really picked it, though, since it's not on the first page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2011, 07:45:24 pm

Really? Weird. Must have forgotten to put it on there, but yes you picked it.

Quote from: myself

Improbable Aiming Skills: "Did you actually just leap through the air, while firing a pair of pistols, aiming at a pair of camouflaged midgets, who were ducking behind a crate, which was on a boat, which was falling at terminal velocity off a waterfall a mile away, AND HIT THEM?!"
Effect: Roll a luck die before you shoot at any time, 1 Horrible things are going to happen with your shots.. 2-3 No effect. 4-5, all penalties are negated. 6 All penalties are reversed. (Within some reason)

Quote from: you

Woo! That was AWESOME!

Improbable Aiming Skills. Improbable Aiming Skills So hard.

"Ho ho! You two didn't like that one did 'ya?! Hahahaha, oh man I can't believe I did that."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 15, 2011, 06:24:23 pm

Hellllloooooo? Unneeded bump?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 15, 2011, 06:45:50 pm

For the love of heaven and earth powder it has been less than 24 hours.

There is a 100% (times ten to the neg. tenth) chance of getting a turn tonight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 15, 2011, 07:13:13 pm

I was trying to get Serious's attention >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 15, 2011, 07:16:04 pm

Then couldn't you have, I don't know, PMed him? ::)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 15, 2011, 07:44:21 pm

...
...
You shush.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 15, 2011, 08:50:29 pm

*facepalm*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 16, 2011, 05:29:04 am

Quote from: Zako on September 15, 2011, 08:50:29 pm

*facepalm*

*headdesk*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on September 16, 2011, 07:57:26 am

*Facewall*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 16, 2011, 09:00:07 am

>.> *stabs all of you*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on September 16, 2011, 09:04:02 am

*flies out of reach*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 16, 2011, 12:45:54 pm

*Throws Ahra to Reach (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Reach) while it's being glassed*

/Pun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 16, 2011, 02:15:03 pm

*Snipes Terran with an Inchumon*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2011, 02:29:52 pm

*snipes Pyro with an Ichneumon*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 16, 2011, 03:18:38 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 16, 2011, 02:15:03 pm

*Snipes Terran with an Inchumon*

*Makes CryroDesu's head explode in an extremely gory way*

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2011, 02:29:52 pm

*snipes Pyro with an Ichneumon*

*Punches door behind SC with enough force to send it flying into him*



Anyway, we should stop. This is pointless.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2011, 04:39:48 pm

That's the thanks I get for watching your back? :( But yeah, I'll stop.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 16, 2011, 05:55:00 pm

But y'all are so fun to bicker with.  :P But I'll stop.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 17, 2011, 03:34:15 pm

Well that was a surprising derail.

Well just to add to it if someone can tell me what Grand-Arbiter Jordan Yule is doing at this moment in the story then I'll run a turn earlier than I normally would.

(Really I more assuring you that I'll run something tonight or early next morning.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 17, 2011, 03:36:31 pm

Obviously he's watching the Dom-shower video he hacked from Hoke's memory files. >.> More seriously he's probably ranting about the general incompetence of his minions and such.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 17, 2011, 03:38:25 pm

Nah, he's done doing that for a while.

Well mostly.

(I meant to update him earlier so his turn got backed up to around 10K+ (not quite done yet) characters or so. oh well.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 17, 2011, 03:39:19 pm

...done doing which? :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 17, 2011, 03:39:23 pm

I'd bet he's:

1: Busy complaining about how damn thick the forest is and he's busy trying to fly his cruiser into it.
2: Beating on his minions like always.
3: Glassing the other half of the moon.
4: Going Commando on the forest's creatures.
Or 5: Kicking the crap out of the other Unchained.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 17, 2011, 03:46:29 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 17, 2011, 03:39:19 pm

...done doing which? :o

:P

Quote from: Tarran on September 17, 2011, 03:39:23 pm

I'd bet he's:

1: Busy complaining about how damn thick the forest is and he's busy trying to fly his cruiser into it.
2: Beating on his minions like always.
3: Glassing the other half of the moon.
4: Going Commando on the forest's creatures.
Or 5: Kicking the crap out of the other Unchained.

1. No, irritable not suicidal. The trees are big, but the Cruiser is bigger.
2. Nah, he doesn't beat on his people in any way that isn't verbal. (Or psychic)
3. Er now, if you'd been listening to your briefing earlier you'd know that the other half of the planet is frozen solid. It just isn't worth shooting.
4. Uh-uh
5. Nope.

Well Tarran and Dominique serious (I apologize, It's gotten to the point that I associate you with your character on basically everything.) have failed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 17, 2011, 03:51:27 pm

I suppose that's a good thing. (Being associated with Dom I mean.) Eh, I'm going to guess that he's doing something mundane then like filing a report or hanging out in the cafeteria.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 17, 2011, 04:05:18 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 17, 2011, 03:51:27 pm

I suppose that's a good thing. (Being associated with Dom I mean.) Eh, I'm going to guess that he's doing something mundane then like filing a report or hanging out in the cafeteria.

10K characters worth of cafeteria time? Honestly serious that's about 8 pages of a paperback, I'd blow my brains out before I wrote eight pages of someone eating packaged gruel.

Granted I will give a quarter point for correctly guessing that there was eating during the turn.

I'd be surprised and freaked if you guys actually guessed it though... I'd start to have to worry about you really being Psychics. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 17, 2011, 04:06:17 pm

Really, If I turn out psychic, you get to nuke australia.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on September 17, 2011, 04:14:25 pm

how are the house spiders down there anyway? only info i got was from cracked. and they were.... well horrified/nuts about them being aggresive assholes that bite for fun.

edit: why did the arachnofobe read about the funnelweb? he was on tvtropes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 17, 2011, 11:47:14 pm

When mentioning spiders in Aus, we generally have to get special equipment and armour to handle them. And the funnelweb spiders down in sydney really are bastards. People have to build and maintain barricades to keep them out, and even then have to keep weapons on hand incase of a break in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on September 18, 2011, 05:56:11 am

please tell me youre joking.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 18, 2011, 06:03:04 am

He is pulling your leg, what he said is only the case on the WEST coast

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 18, 2011, 06:37:32 am

People die of funnelweb bites in sydney every year. It's a nasty problem, but thankfully we have it somewhat in hand. And I wasn't joking about the barricades, pretty much every door in sydney is close to the ground to stop the bastards crawling in. And they aren't small spiders! Their fangs alone are about 2 cm long each. Big, black, hairy and ill tempered, thats the easy way to describe a funnelweb.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 06:42:42 am

...And you live there voluntarily? ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 18, 2011, 07:01:43 am

May i respond to that with a question?

You live in a country where ANYONE is allowed to own a gun? Voluntarily?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 08:25:08 am

I'd be happy to loan you my magnum if you need help with those damn spiders. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 18, 2011, 08:31:58 am

What I am saying is that I would be frikin scared of living somewhere that just anyone can get a gun, you are used to it however, just like I am used to the spiders, and frankly spiders have killed less people than psychos with guns, now i know that most of you guys don't just go arround shooting people, but it only takes one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 08:37:10 am

I suppose. Frankly I don't like spiders of any kind, poisonous or not. :-\ It might make me seem like a wuss, I dunno, I just can't stand the things. I don't really like most insects though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 18, 2011, 10:30:05 am

Hmmm.


I didn't see any spiders at all when I went to Australia for a month. Including about a week in Sydney...

Am I lucky, or are they just really, really good at not being seen?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 18, 2011, 10:36:33 am

God, I'm barely resisting from pitching in my political view.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 10:42:22 am

Good on ya. ^^^ We need less political talk, I always say.

(SeriousConcentrate approves. +5)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 18, 2011, 03:37:45 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 10:42:22 am

Good on ya. ^^^ We need less political talk, I always say.

(Wolfchild approves. +5)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 18, 2011, 03:59:18 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on September 18, 2011, 03:37:45 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 10:42:22 am

Good on ya. ^^^ We need less political talk, I always say.

(Wolfchild approves. +5)

Mildly ironical there Wolf considering that you would be the instigator of the politicalization, but I too agree and approve. No politics that aren't 50+ years dead in my thread.

Well, we're running now!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 18, 2011, 06:28:17 pm

Tarran Smith, Jordan Grey, Harry Nakamuno, and Ashley Fey

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 82+19-3=98
Ashley Fey: 40+7-6=41

Jordan Grey: 1+6-3=(Critical Fail)
Harry Nakamuno: 53+3-6=50

Deadhead 2: 75+0-3=72
Deadhead 3: 14+0-3=11
Deadhead 4: 85+0-3=82
Deadhead 5: 34+0-3=31

Tarran charges first, [Dex 4+1] drawing both SMGs and firing at the same time as he drops his shoulder and smashes into the Deadhead that shot Harry. [Improbable Aim 5, no penalties.] [Quickshot 4+1+1, 3+1+1, Fire Control 5+1, 5+1] Despite firing on the run both weapons bore in perfectly, (Deadhead 2 Armor -5, -4, -3, -3, -2, -1, -1, -1, -1, -1 Deadhead HP -2, -6, -3, -7, -7, -8, -8, -9, -9, -10) staggering the guard forwards as the small rounds tear away its armor rip it bloody from behind. [Strength 2+1 Vs Deadhead end 5] His momentum carrying into the forth clone with enough force to... do nothing at all. The clones were built broad and the impact of Tarran's smaller form makes it blink once. 

The deadhead that shocked Taric into submission turns its attention back into the main of the room, [1-3: 3, Tarran] firing at Tarran as he blows away the Deadhead beside it. [Quickshot 2] Its unsteady aim missing him as he smashes into the other guard.

Meanwhile the deadhead that Tarran so ineffectively charged fires at him point blank, [Quickshot 4+2 Vs Tarran precognition 3+2] the disruptor arc crossing the three inches of intervening air and striking Tarran in the sternum. [Passive Shield 4+2 25 points] (Tarran Psy.Shield -5, Armor -12, Stamina -5) The searing bolt is painful through the armor, but more irritating painful than crippling.

With Tarran blocking his shot Harry switches over to the Deadhead that Tarran just ripped, [Quickshot 3+1, Fire control 2+1+1] landing a single slug heavy round in its shoulder.  (Deadhead 2 Armor -1, Hp -23) The badly wounded deadhead is knocked off balance by the massive round, crumpling to the ground as its damaged body is no longer able to support it.   

Ashley comes in the door behind the others, drawing her not-so-shiny new pistol and shooting the most wounded Deadhead she can safely hit. [Quickshot 4+1]  (Deadhead 5 armor -8, Hp -8) Knocking it back a little as the bullet squashes against its armor.

The deadhead however takes being shot personally and retaliates in kind. [Quickshot 6] [Confirm critical 3 Vs Armor 2, confirmed.] [Stromcrow 2, damage reduced by 10] (35x2=70-10= 60 Armor -23, HP -37) Its shot hits Ashley dead center in the chest, knocking her off her feet as it shorts out half her cybernetics for a moment. 

The last deadhead shoots [1-4: Ashley -Bad luck lass-] Ashley while she's down. [Quickshot 6 -Jeezus-]  [Confirm 3 Vs Armor 4 -Thank god-, confirm failed.]  [Stormcrow 3, Damage reduced by 15] (25-15= 10, Armor -10) The bolt connects obliquely with her armor, and is scattered by her defensive implants and the shielded curvature of her combat armor.

(Ashley prone, Deadhead 2 Killed.)

---

Dominique Wakeman
 

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2011, 02:37:36 am

Dom abandoned the idea of psionics in favor of the one thing that had never let her down: the Abassy. She put the barrel against the Immortal's chest and pulled the trigger as many times as she could as fast as she could. If it didn't retreat, it was certainly going to be injured after this.

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

Immortal: 39+6-1=34

Dominique: 58+4-3=57

[Dex 5+1 Vs Immortal Dex 3] You drop the chemical thrower and pull the Abassy out of its holster on your hip, pressing the oversized pistol directly under its chin before it can move. "Choke this." You growl around the rifle pressed against your throat, then you pull the trigger until the Abassy stops firing. [Quickshot 4+2-1, 3+2-1-1, Empty] (21x2=41 30x2=60,  Immortal Armor -15, -13  HP -26 -47) The Abassy blows a pair of surprisingly neat holes in its head and the pressure against your throat immediately abates. The immortals slips backwards jerkily and then falls away, twitching all over but otherwise down. 

Choking breath back into your lungs you lean back against the wall and just breathe for a moment. [intuition 2+1] Watching the thing twitch and jerk you get the feeling that it isn't entirely dead yet... You've just crippled it.

(Emaciated Immortal Host Killed)

---

James Evan

[Stamina 4] (Stamina +4) You groan audibly as you roll over onto your back... You can feel consciousness at the edges of your somewhat pained mind but getting shot made things a little fuzzy... You can sort of see fuzzy grey shapes through half open eyes.

(You'll be able to act at penalty next round.)

---

Taric Sizier

[Stamina 5] (Stamina +5) You blink once and become painfully aware of the fact that only one person is holding you up by the arm now, torquing your shoulder at a hideously uncomfortable angle. It takes you a couple of minutes to realize that the smell of burning hair is coming from you. Ow.

(You'll be able to act at penalty next round.)

Spoiler: Enemies (Taric and James) (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 3
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 68/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 11/50
Weapon: Disruptor Pistol
Secondary: Stun baton
Status: Fine
Everyone Except Dominique: Short.


Deadhead 4
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 14/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 21/50
Weapon: Stun baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
Tarran, Taric, James: Melee.
Taric: Melee
Others (Except Dom): Short

Deadhead 5
Class: Base Security Cyborg
Health 48/100
Wearing: Light Body Armor 32/50
Weapon: Stun Baton
Secondary: Disruptor Pistol
Status: Fine
James, Taric: Melee.
Others (Except Dom): Short.

Spoiler: Enemy (Dominique) (click to show/hide)

Emaciated Immortal
Class: Immortal
Health -/100
Wearing: Combat Carapace 46/150
Weapon: Damaged LR Jormungandr
Secondary: Bare hands
Status: Fine
Dominique: Melee.
Others: Nil.

   
Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 93/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Less than a Half Charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 93/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 8/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [0, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [7, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, being choked to death. (-10 stamina per turn +5 for each additional turn.)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: -1/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Unconscious until stamina reaches +12.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 63/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A5, E35 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: -1/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 18, 2011, 06:30:42 pm

Rest a bit more.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 18, 2011, 06:39:33 pm

Well, our spiders are somewhat smart in that they know we will kill them if we see them, so they do like to sneak around a lot. One of their favourite tatics is hiding in shoes. Quite nasty that one, and it also makes one paranoid.

And no, I don't live in sydney. I used to, but my parents decided to move to QLD. Up here, we have more tropical things and a lot less deadly spiders. We have dropbears and hoop snakes, which are just as deadly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 06:43:40 pm

Dom holstered the Abassy and scooped up her Fuath once more. "Go to hell, you son of a bitch," she said, spraying the armor down with corrosive acid. It wasn't getting back up if she could help it - and if she was overreacting and it really was dead, well, better safe than sorry, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 18, 2011, 06:56:26 pm

Quote from: Zako on September 18, 2011, 06:39:33 pm

We have dropbears and hoop snakes, which are just as deadly.

Very funny.


Wait-

Tarran managed not to hit anyone but his targets? Damn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 18, 2011, 06:59:23 pm

Yeah, pretty shocking.

And you may laugh at them now, but let's see you laugh when you got a dropbear on your head trying to rip your head off, or are running away as fast as you can from a chasing hoopsnake.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 18, 2011, 07:00:52 pm

HAH! WHAT NOW, NAYSAYERS!

Also, D, my SMGs are still loaded for some reason.

"Cover your leader, Harry!"

Deadhead 4 needs a taste of my Jormungandr. Either it's rounds or it's stock.

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 18, 2011, 06:56:26 pm

Tarran managed not to hit anyone but his targets? Damn.

Lolololololololol. I rule u suckz.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 18, 2011, 07:08:09 pm

Harry Decides that melee is in order. he drops his SMG for now in favour of his duelist implants, with samson runningLeaping at the first one to level a weapon at ashley
Jordan Sits tight, ready to pull anyone out that drops
Ashley Gets up and takes the pistols out of the equation by charging into melee with her duellist implants

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 18, 2011, 07:09:46 pm

Quote from: Zako on September 18, 2011, 06:59:23 pm

And you may laugh at them now, but let's see you laugh when you got a dropbear on your head trying to rip your head off, or are running away as fast as you can from a chasing hoopsnake.

...

It's amazing what some Aussies will say to freak out other people.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 07:11:55 pm

...so you're an Aussie, too? Er, Tarran... I think we're getting outnumbered here...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 18, 2011, 07:14:45 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 07:11:55 pm

...so you're an Aussie, too? Er, Tarran... I think we're getting outnumbered here...

No, no, no, I'm not an Aussie.

I wish I was, it's a very nice place, even if SOME people (looking at you, Zako) are a little nuts.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 18, 2011, 07:15:49 pm

No mention of me?! D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 18, 2011, 07:18:34 pm

Quote from: Taricus on September 18, 2011, 07:15:49 pm

No mention of me?! D:

It's implied that you're nuts, weaponizer of pornography.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 18, 2011, 07:20:37 pm

Oh we just like to freak out the tourists every now and then. Good fun.

Also serious, keep in mind that England used Australia as a prison colony for a reason.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 07:21:48 pm

@Taric: Yeah, Pyro was probably trying to avoid stating the obvious. :P Ah, well.

@Zako: 'Cause colonial England was a bunch of arseholes? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 18, 2011, 07:28:46 pm

That and because it was viewed as a deathtrap. Just sayin'.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 18, 2011, 08:09:59 pm

Let's see, between extra-deadly wildlife, the Aborigines, and the fact that more than half of the country had never been explored...

I don't blame them for considering it a deathtrap. Until, y'know, we found ways to deal with it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 08:12:06 pm

...Nevermind due to the edit. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 18, 2011, 08:14:34 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 18, 2011, 08:12:06 pm

...Nevermind due to the edit. :P

The Editninja strikes again!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 18, 2011, 08:31:42 pm

James angrily got up, and charged at a deadhead, trying to punch it, yellign with his voice slurred by just becoming conscious again. "SSHZZZZHHHOOOTTIEEENNGG MU-EEEEEE WIFFF A STUUUNNNN PISSSHTOOLLL! YOU CAN'T DO TEH-HAT!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 19, 2011, 03:18:55 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 18, 2011, 08:31:42 pm

James angrily got up, and charged at a deadhead, trying to punch it, yellign with his voice slurred by just becoming conscious again. "SSHZZZZHHHOOOTTIEEENNGG MU-EEEEEE WIFFF A STUUUNNNN PISSSHTOOLLL! YOU CAN'T DO TEH-HAT!"

*James has been knocked out! Again.*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 19, 2011, 05:41:50 pm

Yep :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on September 20, 2011, 12:34:30 am

ROUND 3, FIGHT!!! *CLANG*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 20, 2011, 12:50:34 am

Friendship! Friendship? Again? :P (on-topic, James's incoherent yelling made me lol for real.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 03:49:00 pm

OH GOD. OH GOD.

SECOND PAGE.

PANIC.

/Bump.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 06:00:33 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 03:49:00 pm

OH GOD. OH GOD.

SECOND PAGE.

PANIC.

/Bump.

/panic, Tarran. /panic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 23, 2011, 06:27:57 pm

COME OONNNNNN DRAIGNEAAAANNN

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:03:04 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 06:00:33 pm

/panic, Terran. /panic.

There is something wrong with your post.

Can you guess what is wrong with your post?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:08:54 pm

What's wrong with my post?

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 06:00:33 pm

/panic, Tarran. /panic.

I see no problem here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:15:10 pm

Nice try, PyroDesu. I still have your post quoted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:18:58 pm

Quotes can be modified, and linked to a non-modified post.

The joke's on you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:21:09 pm

Ah. But your post has a blatant modified message. After my post.

So the joke's on you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:24:00 pm

The modification is after I quoted it myself, with no modifications to the quote. I was fixing some conventions I had forgotten (damn you English class!).

Joke is passed back to you.

And I must say, doing what I didn't do yourself takes you lower than me. Case in point:

Quote from: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:15:10 pm

PyroDeso.

And if you modify that now, then it is obvious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:30:45 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:24:00 pm

The modification is after I quoted it myself, with no modifications to the quote. I was fixing some conventions I had forgotten (damn you English class!).

Riiiggghhht.

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:24:00 pm

And if you modify that now, then it is obvious.

As obvious as yours was.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 23, 2011, 07:34:21 pm

I can verify that PyroDesu mispelled it Terran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:36:42 pm

I can verify that you both are jerks Powergirl Miner.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 23, 2011, 07:39:34 pm

I can also verify that Terran is bad at making insults off of names.
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Terran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:42:09 pm

I can also verify that you completely lack imagination, Cowderp Miner.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:47:52 pm

And that makes two, Tarran.

At least I'm not actively trying to aggravate you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:55:51 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:47:52 pm

And that makes two, Tarran.

Two what?

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:47:52 pm

At least I'm not actively trying to aggravate you.

You were. Last page.

Don't even try to deny it. We all know that some people try to get away with misspelling my name every once and a while.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:05:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:55:51 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:47:52 pm

And that makes two, Tarran.

Two what?

Two people you have raged (badly) against today. Albeit with reason.

Quote from: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:55:51 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:47:52 pm

At least I'm not actively trying to aggravate you.

You were. Last page.

Don't even try to deny it. We all know that some people try to get away with misspelling my name every once and a while.

Last page. Not right now. Powder is right now, not me.

And we do it because you're funnier when you're pissed, Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 08:09:19 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:05:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 07:55:51 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 07:47:52 pm

And that makes two, Tarran.

Two what?

Two people you have raged (badly) against today. Albeit with reason.

I'm not even nearly raging. I'm just annoyed.

It's the difference between a fly and someone talking smack about my parents.

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:05:05 pm

Last page. Not right now. Powder is right now, not me.

That's besides the point.

You were actively very shortly before, so that still counts for my point.

You can't just poke a person, stop after he shouts, have someone else poke, then stop after the person shouts, then say "At least I'm not poking you". ::)

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:05:05 pm

And we do it because you're funnier when you're pissed, Tarran.

Your Trolololololololing is failing at making me pissed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:18:22 pm

My "trolololololoing" does not exist.

I remember almost every time you started going off about your name being wrong.

And it was amusing every time.



Also, have you noticed the past two times I have said your name, Tarran?

Make that three.

(I think this conversation/argument is just going to end badly if we continue. Let's just leave it at this, or at your next point if you want to make one.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 08:22:25 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:18:22 pm

My "trolololololoing" does not exist.

I remember almost every time you started going off about your name being wrong.

And it was amusing every time.

So you tried to provoke a emotional response: Me being angry. That's the definition of Trolling you derp. ::)

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:18:22 pm

Also, have you noticed the past two times I have said your name, Tarran?

Make that three.

I have noticed.

So... what? Am I supposed to give you a medal or something?

Quote from: CryroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:18:22 pm

(I think this conversation/argument is just going to end badly if we continue. Let's just leave it at this, or at your next point if you want to make one.)

Alright, let's stop.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 08:29:06 pm

Trolling is different from trolololololing.

It's the degree of the thing, and the amount (and type) of the result. In your case, it is Trolling.

Anyways, busy GMs are busy. That's 6 so far for me. Haika being the main one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 08:49:01 pm

... Well I think my motivation just crawled in a ditch, shriveled up, and then died.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 23, 2011, 08:50:47 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 08:49:01 pm

... Well I think my motivation just crawled in a ditch, shriveled up, and then died.

No, not this Dead!


NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 08:52:07 pm

So... does that mean this is dead permanently or temporarily? :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 08:55:51 pm

Of course not. I'd saw my foot off before letting this die for good. After Dwarmin shutting down his (the only RTD that I was in) I don't think I could take anymore shutdowns.

Just watching the two of you bicker drains me of the enthusiasm necessary to run a turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 08:57:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 08:55:51 pm

Of course not. I'd saw my foot off before letting this die for good. After Dwarmin shutting down his (the only RTD that I was in) I don't think I could take anymore shutdowns.

Whew.

Quote from: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 08:55:51 pm

Just watching the two of you bicker drains me of the enthusiasm necessary to run a turn.

Son of a bitch.

PYRO I BLAME ALL MY ANGER ON YOU YOU JERK WARGLEBLARBLE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 09:05:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 08:57:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 08:55:51 pm

Just watching the two of you bicker drains me of the enthusiasm necessary to run a turn.

Son of a bitch.

PYRO I BLAME ALL MY ANGER ON YOU YOU JERK WARGLEBLARBLE.

Perhaps I should underline the word "two" in the previous sentence.

In other news, I may put something else out later but it probably won't be a turn. Probably.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 09:07:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 09:05:41 pm

Perhaps I should underline the word "two" in the previous sentence.

I did see it, dude.

I do not deny my position in it, but I do blame him for starting it. >:(

Quote from: Draignean on September 23, 2011, 09:05:41 pm

In other news, I may put something else out later but it probably won't be a turn. Probably.

The people waited, with bated breath.

 :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 10:28:41 pm

I blame you for rising to the bait so easily.

But we said we're done with that, let's not kill Draignean's creativity again with it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 23, 2011, 11:32:26 pm

I blame you both for not getting a PM-y room.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 23, 2011, 11:35:15 pm

I blame you, powder, for making it go further.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 23, 2011, 11:47:00 pm

I blame you guys for-... WILL YOU STOP IT IT'S NOT HELPING THE NEXT TURN COME.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 24, 2011, 12:56:44 am

Peeps, I am disappoint. That is all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 24, 2011, 01:10:58 am

I am disappoint at your lame response.

>:O

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 24, 2011, 01:30:07 am

Nah, I don't feel like arguing, Tarran. If I did I would've put an 'e' in there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 24, 2011, 08:36:17 am

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EVERYONE SHUUUUUSSSSHHHHHHH

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 24, 2011, 12:58:36 pm

Telling everyone to be quiet when your post isn't quiet in itself is counter productive.

Just saying. It pays to be more calm and not throw gigantic multicolored capitalized text around and just use normal text when trying to calm people down.

And I wasn't planning on continuing arguing anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 24, 2011, 02:21:56 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 24, 2011, 12:58:36 pm

Telling everyone to be quiet when your post isn't quiet in itself is counter productive.

Just saying. It pays to be more calm and not throw gigantic multicolored capitalized text around and just use normal text when trying to calm people down.

And I wasn't planning on continuing arguing anyway.

Agreed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 24, 2011, 02:37:38 pm

Something has changed.

I'll leave you to find what it is.

There should be a turn tonight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 24, 2011, 02:55:03 pm

Huh, you once again modified another post.

And added... more stuff... still.

Not that I have anything against more stuff, but... have you ever thought you're adding too much stuff? I could see this kind of workload killing multiple RTDs, and adding more doesn't help... I mean, I'm just a player and even I can't keep track of all the stuff.

Or are you so addicted to this RTD that you're willing to run it to the ends of the earth regardless of how much stuff you add? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 24, 2011, 03:15:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 24, 2011, 02:55:03 pm

Huh, you once again modified another post.

And added... more stuff... still.

Not that I have anything against more stuff, but... have you ever thought you're adding too much stuff? I could see this kind of workload killing multiple RTDs, and adding more doesn't help... I mean, I'm just a player and even I can't keep track of all the stuff.

Or are you so addicted to this RTD that you're willing to run it to the ends of the earth regardless of how much stuff you add? :P

Tarran I am addicted to complexity.

I know the end of this story, I derive pleasure from the dialogue you create and the situations that arise, but the story itself is finished from the moment I created it.

Now for me the joy is to craft and refine the clockwork that runs behind it, an endless series of equation designed to simulate the tiniest portion of a reality that doesn't exist.

If it makes you feel better I could keep it in my proverbial pants and merely show you the results instead of the process, I thought it would be a courtesy to let you see the ways things worked though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 24, 2011, 03:26:19 pm

Well, if you say you like complexity, then by all means go ahead. I have little more against complexity besides worrying of GMs getting overburdened. Really.

But remember, if this RTD ever dies due to overcomplexity, I will be a very disappointed and sad panda.

As for showing only the results, I'm fine with seeing the process. Though I will admit I cannot hope to try to remember everything that goes into it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 24, 2011, 04:14:40 pm

Aye. Much as I enjoy them myself I think I'm going to be getting out of playing them, too much disappointment.  This one will not end until it is resolved, it is mine and that much I can promise.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 25, 2011, 01:22:30 am

Tarran Smith, Jordan Grey, James Evan, Harry Nakamuno, Ashley Fey

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 44+19-3=60
Ashley Fey: 44+7-6=45
James Evan: 27+0-11=16

Jordan Grey: 58+6-3=61 (Reserved action)
Harry Nakamuno: 82+3-6=79

Deadhead 3: 57+0-3=54
Deadhead 4: 13+0-3=10
Deadhead 5: 43+0-3=40

Harry slings the wolfkin back and extends the foot long titanium-crystal blades from his forearms, pushing still more energy through the weave of implants running through his already considerable musculature. The result is a hell of a good blender impersonation. He charges the deadhead that put Ashley down, [Dex 4+1] sprinting across low and rising in a pair of full bodied slashes. [Melee 3, 2+1 Vs Dodge 2] [Brawl 3+1, 4+1] The razor sharp blades propelled by 350 pounds of augmented flesh and steel cut the Deadhead down where it stands, or more accurately, stood. (Deadhead 5 armor -6, -5 Hp -32 -28)

Tarran meanwhile drops the SMGs back in favor of the larger Jorm, unslinging it from his back in brutal clubbing motion. [Melee 2 Vs deadhead Dodge 4] Said brutal motion brutally brutalizes the innocent air a foot away from the deadhead. Hmm. That was in no way what you had intended to do.

The first deadhead to react fires on the only aggressor to do anything remotely effective, Harry. [Quickshot 4] The bolt strikes the bloody soldier in the side, strangely distorted and wobbily in the energy field surrounding him. (Damage 24, half damage dealt to charge. 12 damage soaked by armor.)

Ashley [Dex 4] dexterously leaps back to her feet despite her heavy armor and extends her own –slightly smaller- set of close encounter blades. Charging she attacks the deadhead that just shot Harry, sweeping both blades together in a double stab. [Melee 2+1, 4 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl 6+1] [Confirm critical 5 Vs armor 2, confirmed] The deadhead manages to slip one blade by a half an inch, but only to move its beating heart into the path of the other. Vital blood flows freely as you kick it off the end of the blade. (Damage 154, Armor -2, Health -152)   [Regen 1-1=0]

[Stamina 2] (Stamina +2) From his place on the floor James [End 4-1] pulls himself up unsteadily, slurring out a barely intelligible sentence and charging the remaining deadhead down. Well shambling at it anyway. [Melee 2-1 Vs Dodge 2] He slugs at it heavily and misses by a mile. [Dex 1] The blow however takes him off-balance and he crashes back to the floor. ”Grvvity is a hrsh mistrssss.” He remarks groggily while face-first in the floor. 

Jordan takes the attack of opportunity and shoots the deadhead in the chest while it attempts to analyze what the hell James just tried to do. [Quickshot 3+1] The newly repaired barrel burns a blast hole in the deadhead’s armor and knocks it off its feet. (Deadhead Armor -4 Hp -15)

”That was your version of ‘stay back and drag any wounded to safety’?” Ash inquires ”You’re supposed to be a medic.”
Jordan shrugs and grins ”You can think of it as proactive medicine if you like.”

(Deadheads 3, 4, and 5 have been terminated.)

Spoiler: Enemy loot (click to show/hide)

Stun baton 50/50 x4
Stun baton 49/50 x2
Disruptor pistol 4/4 x1
Disruptor pistol 3/4 x2
Disruptor pistol 2/4 x1
Disruptor pistol 0/4 x2
Light body Armor (Various, the highest would be 40/50 if anyone wants it.) x6

---

Taric Sizier

Quote

Rest a bit more.

[Stamina 5] (Stamina +5) Floor. Comfortable. Rest here now. Not much else passes through your mind as you drool on the metal tiling.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote

Dom holstered the Abassy and scooped up her Fuath once more. "Go to hell, you son of a bitch," she said, spraying the armor down with corrosive acid. It wasn't getting back up if she could help it - and if she was overreacting and it really was dead, well, better safe than sorry, right?

After you get your breath back you grab the Fuath back off the floor, making careful certainty that it is in fact in working order this time before you fire. Snarling around a bruised throat you wish the twitching thing on the floor a merry trip to wherever the fuck greenish stains go when they die. Then you coat the damn thing in acid from head to toe, slowly melting it into oblivion.

You can feel it screaming as it dies. You have a hard time feeling sympathetic.

(Emaciated immortal has been killed.)

Spoiler: Enemy Loot (click to show/hide)

LR Jormungandr  13/35 A, 8/15 E (Damaged)
.220 Guass clip 

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 93/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Less than a Quarter charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants (Active), Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 81/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [0, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x8 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, being choked to death. (-10 stamina per turn +5 for each additional turn.)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 4/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Unconscious until stamina reaches +12.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 63/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E30 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E30 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 1/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Prone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 25, 2011, 01:39:40 am

I'm betting Dom is feeling glad she took that Abassy. It really is a hardcore gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 25, 2011, 01:40:59 am

"That's how we get it done, people!" Tarran says, putting his 'rifle back and smacking his hands together.

"Someone help James up, I'll get Taric."

Put all weapons back in previous positions. Then check Taric.

After noticing that he's sleeping, smack his face around a little.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 25, 2011, 02:52:50 am

lol, yeah. Well, you know.

Dom holstered the Fuath and took the Abassy back out, using her now-free hand to scoop up the damaged rifle so she could put it on her back with her other weapons. Wonder if any more of those things are around... hell, I wonder where the others got to. She exhaled forcefully through her nose and left the room, electing to turn left and continue down the hallway for now to scope it out... but cautiously. She wasn't about to run straight ahead into an ambush. No, she was going to take her time and carefully examine the area with each step. Just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 25, 2011, 03:02:57 am

Wait, Serious, you're going to ignore the assault rifle that duder had when your character thought it was strange?

And you're also not going to bring it to me? D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 25, 2011, 03:05:15 am

I don't see any loot, so therefore it got melted when I killed the guy. If Draignean says it's still there I'll take it, though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 25, 2011, 03:06:59 am

Nooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 25, 2011, 03:08:09 am

Actually I just have the bad habit of not listing loot until someone looks for it, same way there are 6 damaged suits of body armor, 6 partially discharged disruptor pistols, and 6 stun batons in the room with the others.

Give me a couple minutes and I'll draw the loot tables up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 25, 2011, 03:11:58 am

All right, then I'll edit my turn so Dom takes it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 25, 2011, 03:57:14 am

Ashley and the gang focus on helping the injured people

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 25, 2011, 04:14:40 am

Sleep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 25, 2011, 08:12:18 am

Physics vs. James.

Physics win. Flawless victory.

TRANQUILITY!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 25, 2011, 09:36:12 am

Ahahaha. I figured it would be more of a distraction then anything else. Which it was. So that's fine.

James woozily got up and clutched at his head. "Argh, I HATE stun pistols..." HE turned to the door Taric was trying to open. "Anyone wonder what's behind that door?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 25, 2011, 07:00:53 pm

Behind the door?

At least 5 deadheads, all with stun pistols!

And more inactive but slowly reactivating deadheads.

All with (you guessed it!) STUN PISTOLS.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 25, 2011, 08:25:33 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 25, 2011, 07:00:53 pm

Behind the door?

At least 5 deadheads, all with stun pistols!

And more inactive but slowly reactivating deadheads.

All with (you guessed it!) STUN PISTOLS.

They're security, it didn't make sense to give them immediately lethal weaponry.
At least not until you get cleared as a credible threat.

Everyone here? Good.

TO THE TURN MOBILE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 25, 2011, 08:29:44 pm

I believe "Nananananananananananananana" is appropriate here? Or am I wrong about that?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 25, 2011, 08:34:32 pm

As long as it's the old batman theme music and not the funny chicken.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 26, 2011, 12:08:23 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 25, 2011, 01:40:59 am

"That's how we get it done, people!" Tarran says, putting his 'rifle back and smacking his hands together.

"Someone help James up, I'll get Taric."

Put all weapons back in previous positions. Then check Taric.

After noticing that he's sleeping, smack his face around a little.

All in all that went better than it could have, Taric seems to be the only one down and that's not exactly a tragedy in the strictest sense. After you make certain that the deadhead at your feet is completely dead you walk over to where Taric is napping on the floor. His breathing is regular and he doesn't have any bleeding wounds. Unless something got broken more than normal in his head you'd guess he's fine. You smack him a little but he just mumbles something unintelligible. With nothing to be gained from that avenue of stimulating conversation you sit tight and wait for Taric to show some sign of life. [Stamina 4] (Stamina +8)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 25, 2011, 02:52:50 am

lol, yeah. Well, you know.

Dom holstered the Fuath and took the Abassy back out, using her now-free hand to scoop up the damaged rifle so she could put it on her back with her other weapons. Wonder if any more of those things are around... hell, I wonder where the others got to. She exhaled forcefully through her nose and left the room, electing to turn left and continue down the hallway for now to scope it out... but cautiously. She wasn't about to run straight ahead into an ambush. No, she was going to take her time and carefully examine the area with each step. Just in case.

 

With the fresh corpse hissing softly away in the background you grab the rifle it was carrying, you're becoming a walking armory but they do seem to come handy, and after you scrape some stray corrosive off it you sling it back with the other weapons.

You cough a breath out of your bruised throat as the acrid stench of the corrosive goo and melting chitin fills the room, now way in hell you're staying in here to paw through dead people's stuff with that right there, you've been on shift long enough to know not to stay in enclosed spaces with bubbly fluids. You exit quickly, turning left to check the rest of the hall out. You do however reload the abassy and keep it up while you check the place.

The corridor is otherwise unremarkable, same four doors as are in the Hallway in the far north, same dead end. Prefab technocrat stuff, identical in composition if not in contents.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on September 25, 2011, 04:14:40 am

Sleep.

You continue to rest on the floor, the stunned stupor of being shocked into unconsciousness finally fading into true sleep. [Stamina 4] (+12 Stamina) You dream about the wings of butterflies gently beating against your face in an idyllic meadow of spring grass and orangutangs with harpsichords.

Huh.

(You can now wake up at no additional penalty to being exhausted.)

---

James Evans

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 25, 2011, 09:36:12 am

James woozily got up and clutched at his head. "Argh, I HATE stun pistols..." HE turned to the door Taric was trying to open. "Anyone wonder what's behind that door?"

You pull yourself back up to your feet, swaying a little as your head swims with the sudden altitude change. [Speech 1] You attempt to inquire about the door that Taric is napping next to, your tongue however has other ideas and it is spectacularly non-compliant with your commands. "Annnhon whant that buhind?" You remark intelligently to Jordan as he steadies you and takes stock of your injuries. He tells you to shut up and get some rest. It sounds like a good plan.

You lean back against the wall of the room and let energy and life slowly seep back into your bones. [Stamina 5] (Stamina +10)

---

Ashley Fey, Jordan Grey, Harry Nakamuno

Quote from: wolfchild on September 25, 2011, 03:57:14 am

Ashley and the gang focus on helping the injured people

Jordan nods and goes to check up on James, Harry deactivates the majority of his implants and sheathes his blades before walking over to where Tarran kneels beside Taric. You meanwhile make sure that you're still fully functional, testing each system in quick succession to make sure nothing got knocked out. [Regen 5-1=4] Everything seems to still be functional and your regenerators seem to be working normally, an hours rest and you'll be right as rain.
Of course the likelihood of getting an hours rest seems to be about nil.

Jordan returns first, looking a combination of bemused and frustrated. "I shall never cease to wonder what people actually mean when they speak with debilitating injuries... Blondie is fine, he's woozy and he'll be sore all over when more of his brain starts working, but there isn't a lot a I can do for him." He shrugs slightly and looks over to Harry and Tarran. "I'd guess from the lack of screaming and emotion that Taric is fine too, though he looks out of it."
 
Harry himself confirms Jordan's suspicions when he comes back. "Kid is fine, took a couple knocks to the head but aside from the bruising he's just recovering from the stun. Should be good to at least walk in a straight line and shoot where he's told in a few." He frowns though, obviously trying to figure out how to say something unpleasant.
"For god's sake speak freely and spit it out Harry." You say before he decides to shut up and brood stoically for the next week.
 Harry nods gratefully "It was however a near thing, if we hadn't arrived exactly when we had he'd be a hostage, and we can't afford to get pulled into the mess that would make." He sighs and rubs his knuckles. "I like their captain, they're a loose bunch but they've got good hearts... But good hearts don't mean that we should be sticking with them and holding their hands. We're wasting resources pulling their bacon out of fires, Fey, I know you want to help them but... we have our own work."

Jordan raises an eyebrow but remains silent.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 93/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Less than a Quarter charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 81/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 143/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Exhausted.a

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 11/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Exhausted.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

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Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 26, 2011, 12:10:07 am

Wake up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 26, 2011, 12:29:16 am

Quote from: Taricus on September 26, 2011, 12:10:07 am

Wake up.

Dammit, I was going to make a stupid but potentially hilarious remark. :(

Whatever, I'll do it anyway.

Tarran puts his mouth down to Taric's ear and says: "TARIC THERE'S NAKED GIRLS WAKE UP!"

Then, go into the room behind Taric, Jormungandr drawn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 26, 2011, 12:46:40 am

Need that LR rifle in mah inventory. :3

Dom sidled up to the closest door on the northern wall and got ready to open it. Once she did, she was going to peek around it and assess the situation; if the room looked clear, she would advance and search it. If the room was occupied, she was throwing down a smoke grenade to blind who/whatever was in it, then opening fire with the Abassy as she closed to melee range.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 26, 2011, 02:45:42 am

Look Harry, until and unless we find a way out before we find our target, we may as well stick with them, gonna be, as a whole, less likely any of us will die that way, although I would like that man so stop running off on his own, "You hear that Tarric I'm getting sic of saving you from you're own mistakes, stop running off"!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 26, 2011, 05:14:33 pm

ZZZZZ
Sleeeeep

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 27, 2011, 01:37:24 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 26, 2011, 12:29:16 am

Tarran puts his mouth down to Taric's ear and says: "TARIC THERE'S NAKED GIRLS WAKE UP!"

Then, go into the room behind Taric, Jormungandr drawn.

Sleeping beauty here needs to wake up, and you know just the way... [Speech 4] You lean in close until you're an inch away from his ear and then yell into it at full volume, "TARIC THERE'S NAKED GIRLS WAKE UP!". Surprisingly it works and both of Taric's eyes pop open simultaneously, focusing intently on the ceiling. He blinks several times and then sits up, grumbling something about stripper orangutangs.   

Well despite the fact that Taric is still insane he seems to be alright, you clap him forcefully on the shoulder and then get up. There aren't anymore deadheads pouring in, but it would be a good idea to check. Cautiously you shoulder your assault rifle and advance through the door behind Taric.

As you step out of the lights cast by the flickering holos and into the Darkness of the adjoining room your augmented vision takes over. The room is much larger than the room behind you, large upright canisters roughly seven feet in height line most of the walls while standing readouts beside them display a series of scrolling numbers. [Int 4] Holding tanks for the deadheads, each tube is equipped with air exchange, waste disposal, nutrient feeds, netjack, semi-cryo, and charge socket for one unit. With one of these systems a deadhead could theoretically keep for thirty or so years, at least as long as the feeds didn't clog or get contaminated. You can see evidence of what happens when said feeds do get clogged pressed up against the translucent fronts of several of the tanks, shriveled and rotten bodies. Not a way to go.

You notice something strange though, one of the tanks is still reading vitals on its deadhead rather than the flatline of the other tanks, the tank is also empty.

"Missing something?" The remaining deadhead asks from its formerly motionless perch in the opposite corner of the room. Understandably you whip around and point a gun at its head the instant you realize it's there. "Relax son, I'm unarmed. I'm just here to talk."

Uh huh. That sounds likely.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on September 26, 2011, 12:10:07 am

Wake up.

You rest in the field for a little while, admiring the song and dance of the simple yet beautiful monkeys. It is interrupted however by the voice of God himself roaring down something about Naked Women. Immediately all of orangutangs simultaneously grow breasts and start poledancing with the trees. The sight actually manages to surprise you into opening your actual eyes, shattering the visions of orange women and replacing it with view of a ceiling.

Blearily you sit up and rub your eyes, dimly becoming aware that you brain is pounding and that your head smells liking burning hair. Intergalactic terrorism seems surprisingly like your academy days.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 26, 2011, 12:46:40 am

Dom sidled up to the closest door on the northern wall and got ready to open it. Once she did, she was going to peek around it and assess the situation; if the room looked clear, she would advance and search it. If the room was occupied, she was throwing down a smoke grenade to blind who/whatever was in it, then opening fire with the Abassy as she closed to melee range.

A little wiser this time you approach the next door and pull it open enough to peek through. [Observation 2] The door slides grudgingly open enough for you to get an eyeball in, but whoever did the decor did it in dark colors... You can't tell a lot other than that.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 26, 2011, 05:14:33 pm

ZZZZZ
Sleeeeep

Your rest against the back wall edges into sleep as your legs slide slowly forwards until you're in a sitting position. Your head lolls forward as blissful rest claims you. [Stamina 5+1] (+18 Stamina)

Well mostly blissful, you can feel the edges of a shadow dream begin to build hazily... It's different this time though, for one you can feel it coming, and for another it feels as if you could push it away or at least try.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 26, 2011, 02:45:42 am

Look Harry, until and unless we find a way out before we find our target, we may as well stick with them, gonna be, as a whole, less likely any of us will die that way, although I would like that man so stop running off on his own, "You hear that Tarric I'm getting sic of saving you from you're own mistakes, stop running off"!

Harry Nods and grimaces "Aye Ma'am."  Well hopefully that will keep that settled until Tarran's team can make a few returns on investment. You do however make sure to give Taric a mildly harsh word. He seems unfazed and merely continues to stare at random objects without really focusing on them.



Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 93/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Less than a Quarter charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 81/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Exhausted.a

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Exhausted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 27, 2011, 01:45:19 am

"Damn, This like the good old days in the academy. Better get on with it though... So, what're you here for?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 27, 2011, 01:56:45 am

"First, tell me why your friends were smacking around my friends."

"Second, do you have any knowledge of what's happening in this entire facility? Everything appears to be going to hell."

Say the above, keep gun pointed in his general direction. Doesn't have to be at him, just in his direction.

Quote from: Taricus on September 27, 2011, 01:45:19 am

"Damn, This like the good old days in the academy. Better get on with it though... So, what're you here for?"

Who are you talking to?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 27, 2011, 02:00:17 am

Dom closed the door, took three steps back towards the way she had just came from, and kept her pistol focused on the area. If something were to come through the door now, at least she would have the drop on it. If nothing happened after about a minute or so, she would assume the area to be semi-safe and enter the room.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on September 27, 2011, 05:19:00 am

Ash drags tarric out of the room with the tempting computors

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 27, 2011, 05:28:39 pm

James didn't push off the dream- he wanted to talk to his shadow. Why had it eaten his ORientation, and why had he been able to pull those blades from nowhere?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 28, 2011, 03:58:52 pm

NOMNOMNOM Orientation.

Result: PSI-BLADES!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 29, 2011, 06:06:59 pm

I will be bumping this thread now. If you have not posted your action, DO SO!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2011, 06:08:05 pm

Pretty sure that's all of us, although OOC-wise Taric never answered Tarran's question. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 29, 2011, 06:16:53 pm

Powwow, jeez it's only been two days since the last action. Have some patience. I don't even think this RTD was on the second page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 29, 2011, 06:17:44 pm

Whatever that voice was. I'm saying it anyway regardless :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2011, 06:29:04 pm

So... anyone else play Gears of War 3? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 29, 2011, 06:31:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2011, 06:29:04 pm

So... anyone else play Gears of War 3? :3

Nope. Anybody else play Sword of the Stars?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 29, 2011, 06:35:21 pm

Nope. Even if I did, LAAAAAAGG!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2011, 06:37:58 pm

Yeah, I hear ya. I wish I had 'real' internet. :\ (Real in this case being at least 1mbps.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 29, 2011, 06:45:16 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2011, 06:37:58 pm

Yeah, I hear ya. I wish I had 'real' internet. :\ (Real in this case being at least 1mbps.)

Wow, that must suck. I can't play multiplayer though due to a: Most players being british or american. and B: Me being in australia...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on September 29, 2011, 06:53:06 pm

I have neither games.

Quote from: Taricus on September 29, 2011, 06:45:16 pm

I can't play multiplayer though due to a: Most players being british or american. and B: Me being in australia...

AMURICA, FUK YUH! Ruining the world for everyone else! ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 29, 2011, 07:35:57 pm

I wish I were an Aussie.

Nice country ya'll have.

But I'm a southerner from 'Merica.


(Also, is your connection really THAT slow? I have a 30mbps fiber optic line.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 29, 2011, 07:37:54 pm

From Washington State, USA! ^.^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 29, 2011, 07:41:53 pm

Being a Liberal Atheist South-easterner is fairly...

Difficult. What with the place being mostly Protestant Republican'ts.

(Why does it accept Republican'ts without saying I spelled something wrong? \0-0/)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 29, 2011, 09:49:41 pm

I love being an aussie, we are not only so laid back over here, despite the recent floods and whatnot in Queensland, but we are all pretty friendly as well. Americans just seem to love us for some reason, as well as japan, or at least I think they do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 29, 2011, 10:59:06 pm

Pyro, I have the exact opposite of you. SO LIBERAL AROUND HERE. HArd for me to be conservative.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2011, 12:00:28 am

@Pyro: Yes, it is. You must be one of them city-slickers I hear tell of so much. Sit down a spell. Anyway, my internet is capable of like 300kbps or so on a good day when nobody else is using it at all. :'( I mean I can play on-line, and sometimes there isn't even any lag! Sometimes. :-\ GoW3 is a little better though since it uses dedicated servers instead of P2P connection like RE5. Seriously though I do live out in the middle of nowhere. Can't get DSL out here. :(

@Zako: We (Americans) love you (Australians) because of Crocodile Dundee. :3 That and - more likely - everyone thinks your national accent is hot, right up there with Irish and Scottish, and Australia's a nice-looking country. Of course I'd never go because it's dangerous down there from what I hear and frankly the last thing anyone needs is a bumbling redneck snob stumbling around the joint wrecking things unintentionally and forcing everyone to watch Pod People - the MST3K version, of course, I'm not that cruel. :3

Anyway, off to watch TNA with bro. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 30, 2011, 12:02:56 am

Hey, that doesn't really happen :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2011, 12:06:41 am

Are you talking about this?

Quote

the last thing anyone needs is a bumbling redneck snob stumbling around the joint wrecking things unintentionally and forcing everyone to watch Pod People - the MST3K version, of course, I'm not that cruel. :3

Because I meant me. :P Wandering around, forcing bad movies on unassuming Australians...

Anyway, TNA. There will probably be an AJ Styles vs. Bobby Roode match tonight. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on September 30, 2011, 12:11:29 am

I hardly think you're a redneck. You're on the 'net for one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on September 30, 2011, 12:49:50 am

Quote from: Taricus on September 30, 2011, 12:11:29 am

I hardly think you're a redneck. You're on the 'net for one.

A point of interest for those who who do not live in the middle of nowhere, the term 'Redneck*' is not usually (or even often in some areas) derogatory when used by other rural folk. 'Hick' and 'MIP' are though.

*The phrase comes from the burned skin that comes from where a shirt with a loose collar combined with bending over and working all day, as such it is a certain mark of pride to have one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2011, 02:06:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 30, 2011, 12:49:50 am

*The phrase comes from the burned skin that comes from where a shirt with a loose collar combined with bending over and working all day, as such it is a certain mark of pride to have one.

Strewth. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on September 30, 2011, 04:09:28 am

Cool, I never thought of it that way. Also, we get we get all sorts of people like that all the time, so we don't really mind if one more comes our way. And Australia is only dangerous if you do something stupid, like poking a snake with a stick for example, or if you go swimming at the beach on a bad day and you don't know what you are doing. Other than that, it's actually really nice and pretty damn safe compared to the rougher parts of America.

Plus, our government loves tourism. LOVES it. Just keep in mind, Australia is a damn big place, so plan out your trip before you go.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 30, 2011, 04:40:17 am

1 month touring from Sydney to Cairns?

Now THAT was a fun trip.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2011, 12:19:57 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 27, 2011, 01:56:45 am

"First, tell me why your friends were smacking around my friends."

"Second, do you have any knowledge of what's happening in this entire facility? Everything appears to be going to hell."

Say the above, keep gun pointed in his general direction. Doesn't have to be at him, just in his direction.

You keep your rifle up and ready to fire as you question the seemingly friendly deadhead. "First, tell me why your friends were smacking around my friends."
The clone smiles and spreads hands. "I am the contingency. The other was the primary. Our Father will not allow you to leave before you serve the purpose. I am a mediator and negotiator."
Huh. Well it can happily negotiate with you after you're done with your questions. "Okay. That's great. Now second, do you have any knowledge of what's happening in this entire facility? Everything appears to be going to hell."
The deadhead shrugs. "I know only what I am given, the history of the conversion was not deemed necessary for me to know." It taps its head twice. "Only so much the He can give us to work with. Now, to business." It says, smoothing the dark suit of the security guard's body. "He is willing to extend a deal. One small service from you and you may leave this place freely, you may even take the ship you arrived in. Interested?"

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on September 27, 2011, 01:45:19 am

"Damn, This like the good old days in the academy. Better get on with it though... So, what're you here for?"

You yawn yourself awake, massaging your temples in agitation. The difference between here and the academy is the fact that there isn't a hangover remedy that you can cook up in ten minutes in the other room. Grumbling you look at the person sitting beside you, they look to be in similar shape to yourself... "So, what're you here for?" You ask them, gesturing expansively at the rest of the room.  Curiously they mimic the gesture. Odd. Hmm. [int 4+1] Ah yes. That's because it's your own shadow. Damn.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 27, 2011, 02:00:17 am

Dom closed the door, took three steps back towards the way she had just came from, and kept her pistol focused on the area. If something were to come through the door now, at least she would have the drop on it. If nothing happened after about a minute or so, she would assume the area to be semi-safe and enter the room.

You close the door quickly and step away, if anything was inside it would definitely have noticed by now... You keep your gun focused on the door at about chest height, but a minute passes without incident and halfway through the next you drop your pistol into a half guard and walk back towards the door. When nothing else hideous happens you open the door fully in one quick motion and enter, pistol leading. [Observation 4+1]

The room is clear and neatly organized with a pleasing deficit of bodies, alive or dead. There are a couple of shelves on one wall, a small meal table packed into a corning, and largest of all in the room, an immersion chair. [Observation 4, 3 Intuition 5, 3+1 Luck 3 19/30. Above average result] You run a speed search through the shelves, mostly they contain a statuettes and awards but you also find a couple of energy cells in a box at one end. The rest of the room however seems devoid of objects that are useful to you.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 27, 2011, 05:28:39 pm

James didn't push off the dream- he wanted to talk to his shadow. Why had it eaten his ORientation, and why had he been able to pull those blades from nowhere?

You allow yourself to sink deeper into sleep, falling further into the recesses of your mind until the normal flickering dreams of half-sleep coalesce into the construct of the shadow. It takes you time to realize when you there though... things have changed a little. It isn't pretty.

The room is a bizarre fusion of the familiar apartment where it met you before and... a place you've never seen before. Impossible shapes and infinite angles seem to propagate where the ever shifting edges meet and twist. For a moment you fear that somehow the remnants of whatever the technocracy grew inside have grown out of control. Then you see him. You. Except it doesn't bear much resemblance to you now.

She stands an inch shorter than you, blond hair cut to her shoulders and a face that is a strange and not unpleasant fusion of your own face and Dominique's. There's something cold about her though, Dominique may be an engine of destruction and feminine violence personified, but she's anything but cold. This thing is... a weapon.
And it looks pretty pissed at you.

[Shadow Dex 2 Vs James Reflex 3] It charges at you, both hands grabbing for your collar in attempt to lift you off your feet. You're quick to grab her wrists however and keep the insane woman, thing, you, it, whatever, at arms length.

"What did you do to me?!" It screams at you, its dual toned voice hoarse and somehow ragged in the dream.
 
Uh. Well... This could take some explaining.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 27, 2011, 05:19:00 am

Ash drags tarric out of the room with the tempting computors

"And now he's talking to his own shadow." Jordan observed as he watched Taric's progress towards consciousness, his voice deadpan. "You said something about giving him a gun Harry?"
You roll your eyes and walk over to Taric, [Str 5 Vs End 1] grabbing him by the back of the collar and hauling him bodily out of the room and back out into the light of the hall. The last thing you need now is to have him think he's a great hacker while he's still trying to sort out whether his fingers are edible or not.

Absently you wonder whether slapping him vigorously would help. 

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 93/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Less than a Quarter charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 81/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Exhausted.a

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Exhausted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 01, 2011, 12:25:51 am

"Bloody hell, leggo of me!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2011, 01:19:31 am

Dom took the energy cells. If one of her guns couldn't use them, maybe someone else could. Looks like this place is cashed. Maybe I should rejoin the rest, a girl could get herself in trouble out here alone. A bar fight? Yeah, she could handle herself. Squad-based gunplay? Might be nice to have boss and the others watching her back. She left the room and headed back towards where she thought Tarran had went to save Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 01, 2011, 01:32:05 am

Yes, it would help

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 01, 2011, 01:50:52 am

Oh god Powder your subconsious is actually pissed at you. If I had to guess I'd imagine your brain's--physical, mental, or both--internals are fried to all hell.

On the semi-bright side, you've now got a girl in your mind. Just saying. :P

Tarran kept the gun on him.

"What kind of deal? Don't try bullshitting me because I've had enough being fooled for a lifetime and I'm not afraid to pump you full of bullets if I notice even a slight lie or absence of details."

"Also, who or what is your... 'Father'?"

Say the above.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 01, 2011, 07:56:53 am

James's... Mind in his avatar in his mind whirled and he realized something. "Hey, wait a minute, this is YOUR fault. Dom had been orienting me when YOU absorbed it and now that I see it, you absorbed some of her personality or what. I didn't do anything. YOU did."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 01, 2011, 08:14:58 am

you know, this is going to fun to watch you argue with the other part of you, and maybe get an mental groin attack. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 01, 2011, 10:24:20 am

James would rather not think about that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 01, 2011, 01:52:42 pm

I bet Taric wishes he had a feminine shadow...

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Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 01, 2011, 02:19:28 pm

Pyro, did you not get my joke? >.> <.<

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 01, 2011, 02:51:44 pm

I did.

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Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 01, 2011, 03:20:50 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 01, 2011, 01:52:42 pm

I bet Taric wishes he had a feminine shadow...

<_<
>_>

Yeah, I'd bet he'd be jealous if James mentioned he has a female shadow.

Tarran would also smile and laugh jokingly.

Not sure how Dom or Ashly(with friends) would react.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 01, 2011, 03:40:28 pm

Especially Dom since the aforementioned shadow is a clone of her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 01, 2011, 03:44:24 pm

Actually, I think it's a half clone. Remember, the face was a fusion of yours and hers, so there's a decent chance that the body and mind are also a fusion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2011, 03:46:54 pm

Indeed. I think Dom would probably think it amusing and somewhat ironic since she hates the thought of other people in her mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 01, 2011, 03:57:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean

She stands an inch shorter than you, blond hair cut to her shoulders and a face that is a strange and not unpleasant fusion of your own face and Dominique's. There's something cold about her though, Dominique may be an engine of destruction and feminine violence personified, but she's anything but cold. This thing is... a weapon.
And it looks pretty pissed at you.

Quote from: Draignean

She stands an inch shorter than you, blond hair cut to her shoulders and a face that is a strange and not unpleasant fusion of your own face and Dominique's.

Quote from: Draignean

and a face that is a strange and not unpleasant fusion of your own face and Dominique's.

Quote from: Draignean

strange and not unpleasant fusion

Quote from: Draignean

not unpleasant

Draignean are you trying to ship here?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2011, 04:11:56 pm

Don't worry, he's tried to ship Dom with Taric too. Guess y'all are going to have to fight over her. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 12:14:52 pm

Name: Zack Henry
Appearance: A young man in his early twenties, and stand about six feet tall. He has Gold hair, and Green Eyes that give an odd sense of depth. He usually wears a hoodie, and something to cover his face due to some scars.
Gender: Male
Profession: Fabricator
Skills: 3 Mechanics, 2 Intuition
Character Bio: Zack is wanted for 758 counts of manufacturing technology without permission from the Technocracy, and for 595 counts of distributing said technology to the Unchained. 
Stats:
Strength (Str): 4
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 02, 2011, 12:37:00 pm

In terms of min-maxing, I'd recommend putting all stats at some multiple of 3 since that's when you get bonuses. ^^^ I'd further suggest that you main Endurance and Intelligence because Int seems to be your main stat and Endurance is pretty important, but that's just a suggestion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 12:42:53 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 02, 2011, 12:37:00 pm

In terms of min-maxing, I'd recommend putting all stats at some multiple of 3 since that's when you get bonuses. ^^^ I'd further suggest that you main Endurance and Intelligence because Int seems to be your main stat and Endurance is pretty important, but that's just a suggestion.

Fixed, and thanks for the suggestion :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 02, 2011, 01:56:20 pm

Always happy to help. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Son_of_Orion on October 02, 2011, 02:20:27 pm

I'm loving this RTD so far, and I'm only on page 45. I'd make a sheet, but you're almost up to 400 pages, so part of me feels that making a sheet now is too late...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 02:21:54 pm

Quote from: Son_of_Orion on October 02, 2011, 02:20:27 pm

I'm loving this RTD so far, and I'm only on page 45. I'd make a sheet, but you're almost up to 400 pages, so part of me feels that making a sheet now is too late...

Come on join I get the feeling this is going to last a long while. :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 02, 2011, 02:23:31 pm

Aye, and the longer you take to make a sheet, the longer you'll have to wait to get in. There's only (I think) four people ahead of you right now. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 02:33:26 pm

Quote from: Son_of_Orion on October 02, 2011, 02:20:27 pm

I'm loving this RTD so far, and I'm only on page 45. I'd make a sheet, but you're almost up to 400 pages, so part of me feels that making a sheet now is too late...

Remember, though, due to me, Serious, and Taricus, there's a lot of utterly pointless banter between that. So in reality it's a lot less to go through.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Son_of_Orion on October 02, 2011, 02:36:29 pm

Well, alright. Expect a sheet sometime later.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 02:37:19 pm

It'l be a while before you're in though.

Case in point: Me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Son_of_Orion on October 02, 2011, 02:41:33 pm

Heh, same with the other three RTDs I've signed up for. No big deal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 02, 2011, 03:58:54 pm

im the first in line and im beginning to think its going to need an massive damn railgun bombardment of Fusion warheads from orbit to open an spot  :P

alternatively an cadre of this places equivalent of Paladin personal titans.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 04:01:39 pm

Quote from: Ahra on October 02, 2011, 03:58:54 pm

im the first in line and im beginning to think its going to need an massive damn railgun bombardment of Fusion warheads from orbit to open an spot  :P

That can be arranged _{just bug Draignean till he does it} :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 02, 2011, 04:04:12 pm

I could arrange a couple of deaths, but you owe me Taric >=D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 02, 2011, 04:16:31 pm

... something tells me i would be packed into the metal walls with an opening in the wall so that they could stab me to death.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 04:25:14 pm

Quote from: Ahra on October 02, 2011, 04:16:31 pm

... something tells me i would be packed into the metal walls with an opening in the wall so that they could stab me to death.

No you would turn into Taric's Personal sex slave test subject.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 04:29:40 pm

Quote from: Ahra on October 02, 2011, 03:58:54 pm

im the first in line and im beginning to think its going to need an massive damn railgun bombardment of Fusion warheads from orbit to open an spot  :P

Quote from: Taricus on October 02, 2011, 04:04:12 pm

I could arrange a couple of deaths, but you owe me Taric >=D

If I die due to one of you guys I will come back as a villain and make your death very long, and very painful.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 02, 2011, 04:31:45 pm

You're to damn funny to piss off to die.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 04:33:53 pm

Can I sign-up as both a villain, and a main character?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 04:37:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on October 02, 2011, 04:31:45 pm

You're to damn funny to piss off to die.

I'm... funny? Really? I don't remember laughing too much about what I've said. ???

Quote from: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 04:33:53 pm

Can I sign-up as both a villain, and a main character?

Not sure, but I'd imagine that you cannot be both a villain and a main character at the same time, they would have to be separate as to not risk favoritism.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Son_of_Orion on October 02, 2011, 04:38:59 pm

Okay, here we go.

Name: Cody Miesner
Appearance: Cody is 22 years old. His height measures at 5'10", and both his weight and build are average. Cody's skin is tan, his eyes are brown, his black hair is buzzed close to his scalp, and he has a light stubble.
Gender: Male
Profession: Courtesan
Skills: Talking (2), Diplomacy (2), Lying (1)
Character Bio: At a young age, Cody's parents were eliminated by the Technocracy for reasons still unknown to him. He was forced to live on the streets, but after some time, he was taken in by an Unchained cell. As Cody matured over the years, the Unchained noticed that he had a real way with words whenever he spoke to someone. Cody had a knack for reading emotions and choosing just the right things to say to successfully pursuade people. These were perfect skills for a Courtesan, so the Unchained cell, well, 'trained' him to become one. Cody doesn't mind; he helps the faction that protected him from the outside world, and has fun while doing it. The Technocracy has marked him as a Deviation 7.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 9
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: 6

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 04:52:34 pm

Actually, if it gets me in faster, screw being a good guy!

I WILL BE EVIL!

_{And own a cat named Mr. Bigglesworth!}

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 02, 2011, 04:54:34 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 04:37:18 pm

Quote from: Taricus on October 02, 2011, 04:31:45 pm

You're to damn funny to piss off to die.

I'm... funny? Really? I don't remember laughing too much about what I've said. ???

Quote from: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 04:33:53 pm

Can I sign-up as both a villain, and a main character?

Not sure, but I'd imagine that you cannot be both a villain and a main character at the same time, they would have to be separate as to not risk favoritism.

Not you you at any rate. An adwarf could sign up as an technocracy operative...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 02, 2011, 05:00:25 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 04:52:34 pm

Actually, if it gets me in faster, screw being a good guy!

I WILL BE EVIL!

_{And own a cat named Mr. Bigglesworth!}

No. It probably won't. Villains move very slowly, I only put three of those spots up for grabs at any one time... Though I may actually have an open spot since one of the applicants never replied again.

Quote from: Ahra on October 02, 2011, 03:58:54 pm

Paladin personal titans.

?


Hmm, and our new applicants are... a fabricator (Who actually has normal colored hair and eyes, I'm surprised Adwarf...), and a manwhore. Good, good. If/when (considering your track record with support) Jordan and Harry die I'll open one new player spot.

Just for all you wait list people, this facility has some serious opposition, so there may be a main character drop... Who knows.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 05:09:19 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 02, 2011, 05:00:25 pm

Good, good. If/when (considering your track record with support) Jordan and Harry die I'll open one new player spot.

So we should be secretly poisoning their food then.

 :P

Quote from: Draignean on October 02, 2011, 05:00:25 pm

Just for all you wait list people, this facility has some serious opposition, so there may be a main character drop... Who knows.

Oh please don't be me, I have so many backs yet to friendly fire. D:

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 02, 2011, 05:10:11 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 01, 2011, 03:57:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean

She stands an inch shorter than you, blond hair cut to her shoulders and a face that is a strange and not unpleasant fusion of your own face and Dominique's. There's something cold about her though, Dominique may be an engine of destruction and feminine violence personified, but she's anything but cold. This thing is... a weapon.
And it looks pretty pissed at you.

Quote from: Draignean

She stands an inch shorter than you, blond hair cut to her shoulders and a face that is a strange and not unpleasant fusion of your own face and Dominique's.

Quote from: Draignean

and a face that is a strange and not unpleasant fusion of your own face and Dominique's.

Quote from: Draignean

strange and not unpleasant fusion

Quote from: Draignean

not unpleasant

Draignean are you trying to ship here?

Draaaigneaaaan?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 02, 2011, 05:13:19 pm

What, You with your own head? What would that be, molestation, or masturbation? Molestrabation?

Dude I was just making sure you knew that your psyche hadn't become some hideous mutant of broken lines and edges, that and I wanted to add another head squeeze to the scene. Making your sub-c cute and pissed seemed appropriate for a guy who just had 50 years of combat trained Dom added to their head.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 05:28:47 pm

Quote from: Taricus on October 02, 2011, 04:54:34 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 04:37:18 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 04:33:53 pm

Can I sign-up as both a villain, and a main character?

Not sure, but I'd imagine that you cannot be both a villain and a main character at the same time, they would have to be separate as to not risk favoritism.

Not you you at any rate. An adwarf could sign up as an technocracy operative...

I would own all of you that, or die from a catastrophic coffee machine accident.

EDIT: Also I move up a slot on the waiting list YAY !!!

@ Draignean - Why thank you I am surprised to this time I thought up a halfway normal character.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 02, 2011, 05:39:10 pm

huh guess that doctoration machine really compressed time, 50 years in what? an hour (dont remember)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 02, 2011, 05:54:23 pm

Quote from: Ahra on October 02, 2011, 05:39:10 pm

huh guess that doctoration machine really compressed time, 50 years in what? an hour (dont remember)

3 minutes.

Not good for you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 05:54:55 pm

If there's an open villain, I want it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 02, 2011, 05:56:22 pm

Yes, send in your sheet. Granted it may take longer than normal waitlisting to get in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 05:56:38 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 05:54:55 pm

If there's an open villain, I want it.

>.< You are going to end up killing me I can feel it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Son_of_Orion on October 02, 2011, 06:35:30 pm

Depending on how things go, I may decide to make a villain, too. It'll be a while, though. Don't want to overwhelm the heroes. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 08:25:44 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 05:56:38 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 05:54:55 pm

If there's an open villain, I want it.

>.< You are going to end up killing me I can feel it.

No, that's me and my dual wielding you're feeling stabbing you in the back. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 08:27:32 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 08:25:44 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 05:56:38 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 05:54:55 pm

If there's an open villain, I want it.

>.< You are going to end up killing me I can feel it.

No, that's me and my dual wielding you're feeling stabbing you in the back. :P

Please for heaven's sake don't dual wield anything that shoots plasma, or else we are all going to die even those on the wait list.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 08:40:09 pm

How about dual wielding nuclear bombs?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 08:57:05 pm

You should dual wield Dybuuks.

Would make my life easier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 09:00:55 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 02, 2011, 08:40:09 pm

How about dual wielding nuclear bombs?

NOOOOOOO !!!!! The planet would explode with your dual-wielding luck !!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 02, 2011, 09:10:53 pm

Tarran, don't listen to them, only instead if A-Bombs, dual wield antimatter-annihilation bombs

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 02, 2011, 09:15:37 pm

...*Leeroy Jenkins charges Tarran* NO PLANET SPLODING FOR YOU

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 09:22:32 pm

Tarran
[Luck: -5] Tarran charges Leroy, but falls face first into a nuclear warhead the size of Rhode Island, and causes an explosion, so big it extinguishes the nearby star.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 09:23:02 pm

Dual-wield Black Hole Bomb launchers.

Bombs, that form micro black holes when detonated.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 09:30:14 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 09:23:02 pm

Dual-wield Black Hole Bomb launchers.

Bombs, that form micro black holes when detonated.

The Well Gun thing from Red Faction Armageddon you mean?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 09:58:45 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 02, 2011, 09:30:14 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 02, 2011, 09:23:02 pm

Dual-wield Black Hole Bomb launchers.

Bombs, that form micro black holes when detonated.

The Well Gun thing from Red Faction Armageddon you mean?

Never heard of it.

Red Faction Armageddon, I've heard of, but not any kind of "Well Gun".

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 03, 2011, 12:45:38 am

see it as an anti fortified anything ripper-bomb.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 03, 2011, 05:17:49 am

Quote from: Ahra on October 03, 2011, 12:45:38 am

see it as an anti fortified anything ripper-bomb.

Never seen that either.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 03, 2011, 01:47:55 pm

its big, it rips pieces of the building and whirl them around before throwing them in the explosion. nothing survives being in it. (methinks)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 03, 2011, 02:44:15 pm

Cool.

So, a rocket that implodes, pretty much?

(Do note: I have played none of the Red Faction games. But I have seen several days worth of footage for Guerrilla.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 03, 2011, 02:51:03 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 03, 2011, 02:44:15 pm

Cool.

So, a rocket that implodes, pretty much?

(Do note: I have played none of the Red Faction games. But I have seen several days worth of footage for Guerrilla.)

Nope it makes a mini-black hole, and sucks in, and destroys everything before exploding, and causing more destruction.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 03, 2011, 02:57:41 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 03, 2011, 02:51:03 pm

Nope it makes a mini-black hole, and sucks in, and destroys everything before exploding, and causing more destruction.

Ok, now I see.

Damn, that must be fun to use.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 03, 2011, 02:58:57 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 03, 2011, 02:57:41 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 03, 2011, 02:51:03 pm

Nope it makes a mini-black hole, and sucks in, and destroys everything before exploding, and causing more destruction.

Ok, now I see.

Damn, that must be fun to use.

Yep, but Impact is just as awesome it make the aliens just literally explode in to blood, and gore :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 03, 2011, 03:10:26 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 03, 2011, 02:58:57 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 03, 2011, 02:57:41 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 03, 2011, 02:51:03 pm

Nope it makes a mini-black hole, and sucks in, and destroys everything before exploding, and causing more destruction.

Ok, now I see.

Damn, that must be fun to use.

Yep, but Impact is just as awesome it make the aliens just literally explode in to blood, and gore :P

Chunky Salsa, much? (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChunkySalsaRule)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 04, 2011, 12:35:48 am

AARRGGH TVTROPES!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 04, 2011, 03:36:21 pm

TVTropes, did ya say? (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TVTropesWillRuinYourLife)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 05, 2011, 06:26:07 pm

Quote from: Ahra on October 03, 2011, 12:45:38 am

see it as an anti fortified anything ripper-bomb.

Quote from: Ahra on October 03, 2011, 01:47:55 pm

its big, it rips pieces of the building and whirl them around before throwing them in the explosion. nothing survives being in it. (methinks)

My God, you remembered some obscure thing I said ages ago.* You join the ranks of my +1 people.

*Well either that or some other game uses the word ripper for gravity weapons and I'm sounding like a douche now.


Turn should be tonight, Should. I've discovered that a nearly unlimited supply of Moby and so am both inspired and pretty much constantly sucked into it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 05, 2011, 07:14:10 pm

So my guy has been accepted as a villain?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 05, 2011, 07:17:31 pm

I believe you stated that you wanted to change things around a bit since one of your requests was invalid.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 05, 2011, 07:32:27 pm

I said I would change some stuff around if the request was granted.

Because it would change my setup completely.

But you said no, so it stands as-is unless you really won't let me control my men with my current stats. And I doubt that you'd stop my alternative to using the stats to get them to obey, because it does make a bit of sense.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 06, 2011, 08:47:52 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 05, 2011, 07:32:27 pm

I said I would change some stuff around if the request was granted.

I quote, (Didn't this come with some ORS in it? I remember this one incidence back at the technocracy facility... I'll change some things if this is a no.), endquote. And that was indeed a no.

Quote

But you said no, so it stands as-is unless you really won't let me control my men with my current stats. And I doubt that you'd stop my alternative to using the stats to get them to obey, because it does make a bit of sense.

You can command your men just fine under normal circumstances -Altris Shiren had the charisma from hell too- the men are just more susceptible to intimidation, mental psionics, and they have a MUCH greater chance to cut and run if you run your squad through intimidation and then get shot and killed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 06, 2011, 01:54:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 06, 2011, 08:47:52 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 05, 2011, 07:32:27 pm

I said I would change some stuff around if the request was granted.

I quote, (Didn't this come with some ORS in it? I remember this one incidence back at the technocracy facility... I'll change some things if this is a no.), endquote. And that was indeed a no.

I meant that to be a "if yes" thing. Sorry for the confusion.

Quote from: Draignean on October 06, 2011, 08:47:52 am

Quote from: PyroDesu

And I doubt that you'd stop my alternative to using the stats to get them to obey, because it does make a bit of sense.

You can command your men just fine under normal circumstances -Altris Shiren had the charisma from hell too- the men are just more susceptible to intimidation, mental psionics, and they have a MUCH greater chance to cut and run if you run your squad through intimidation and then get shot and killed.

In that case, a lone man may be better.

Considering how well some members of the group use psionics. *glances at Dom and Taric*

I'll get you a new sheet ASAP.

EDIT: I cannot find my sheet that I sent to you, so could you please send me a copy back?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 06, 2011, 05:04:51 pm

>.< We demand DEATH !!! BATTLE !!!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 06, 2011, 06:32:10 pm

You know... I was kinda wondering why none of you had posted actions for the turn I posted last night. Then I realized I hadn't, and it was still on my desktop.

Whoops.  :-\

Well I can now safely guarantee a turn in the next two minutes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 06, 2011, 06:33:21 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 06, 2011, 06:32:10 pm

You know... I was kinda wondering why none of you had posted actions for the turn I posted last night. Then I realized I hadn't, and it was still on my desktop.

Whoops.  :-\

...

*Headdesk*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 06, 2011, 06:33:34 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 01, 2011, 01:50:52 am

Tarran kept the gun on him.

"What kind of deal? Don't try bullshitting me because I've had enough being fooled for a lifetime and I'm not afraid to pump you full of bullets if I notice even a slight lie or absence of details."

"Also, who or what is your... 'Father'?"

Say the above.

"What kind of deal?" You growl at the clone "Don't try bullshitting me because I've had enough being fooled for a lifetime and I'm not afraid to pump you full of bullets if I notice even a slight lie or absence of details." In all honesty shooting it would probably vent some stress, you've had just about enough of holier-than-thou's foisting grand plans on you, the Technocracy, the Matriarch, the Father, and now this joker.

[Intimidate Auto-fail] The clone doesn't even blink as you threaten its life. "Killing me would do you no good, I would merely be brought back to serve again. I have defeated death, I am immortal." It says, looking at you through the same dead eyes as the rest of the security guard. "Besides," It adds with the first trace of humor you've heard from it yet "you've already killed me once." He shakes his head wryly. "But that was not the nature of your question, the task you were offered... How to explain it to you... There are many rooms in this facility, and more information than one pair of eyes could see in a lifetime. Each room and each piece of information however has a door that must be opened before it can be accessed." He says, looking at you intently. "There is a door that we cannot open. Some of you however, can. Open the door and we will let you and the fallen take what is yours and leave amicably. We will not follow or lay any trace on you. If you accept your way will be shown to you under truce, and you will leave under truce. These are our terms."

Well that's interesting... Now way to know he doesn't plan on calling a dozen of those bio-armored soldiers out on you from behind if you accept and wander around under 'truce' though. "I need a moment to consider, in the meantime who or what is your... 'Father'?"

[Tarran Gather information 3 Vs Will 4] The deadhead shrugs. "He merely is. Describing him to you would be as impossible as describing the concept of gravity to a tachyon, even assuming it could understand." 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2011, 01:19:31 am

Dom took the energy cells. If one of her guns couldn't use them, maybe someone else could. Looks like this place is cashed. Maybe I should rejoin the rest, a girl could get herself in trouble out here alone. A bar fight? Yeah, she could handle herself. Squad-based gunplay? Might be nice to have boss and the others watching her back. She left the room and headed back towards where she thought Tarran had went to save Taric.

You grab the cells, you could never, ever have too many of these things lying around. Looking around the rest of the room you decide to leave its remaining door unopened and head back to the others, you're confident you can handle yourself out here but... Your sore reminds of what would happen if you couldn't handle something by yourself for a moment, and heaven help you if there had been another of those things. The others probably need your help anyway, twenty on Taric spectacularly getting what he richly deserved.

Your exodus from the room is uneventful and your lithe form is able to squeeze through the bent door without incident. The corridor is much the same is it was, except for Ashley dragging Taric out from the adjoining room by the scruff of his neck...

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on October 01, 2011, 12:25:51 am

"Bloody hell, leggo of me!"

[Diplomacy 2 Vs Ashley will 3+1] You complain vigorously as Ash drags you out out of the room by the back of your gorget, despite your intelligent and reasonable argument she adamantly refuses to leggo your necko.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on October 01, 2011, 01:32:05 am

Yes, it would help

[Strength 4, 4, 3, 2, 4] "Stop! Being! Such! A! Dumbass!" You snarl at Taric, punctuating each word with a blow from the back or front of your palm alternately. Your blows land with enough force to set his ears ringing and to put red imprints of your gauntleted hand on both of his cheeks.

You feel much better.
 
(Taric Reputation with Motherless sons -1, Taric Reputation with conclave -1)

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 01, 2011, 07:56:53 am

James's... Mind in his avatar in his mind whirled and he realized something. "Hey, wait a minute, this is YOUR fault. Dom had been orienting me when YOU absorbed it and now that I see it, you absorbed some of her personality or what. I didn't do anything. YOU did."

"The fuck it's my fault!" She yells at you furiously, struggling to free her wrists from your hands. [Shadow Strength 5+1 Vs Str 5] She breaks one free and promptly attempts to slug you in the head with it. [Shadow Melee 2+1 Vs dodge 5] You promptly duck out of the way and use the momentum to lock her arm behind her. Normally you'd feel bad about doing this to a girl, but considering that she's both you AND trying to beat you up you decide to make an exception. "I wasn't the one who asked for this!" She yells back over her shoulder at you, trying to break free. "It was like being run over by the fucking gender-bender rail!"

"Shut up, let me think, and stop swearing!" You yell back at yourself as she struggles.

The situation however strikes you as oddly funny, you're in a dream, yelling at yourself to shut up and stop cussing, and your psyche is a girl. In retrospect you're pretty sure that if you'd just decided to have a normal career like cat-juggler or something then you would have had a much saner life right now.



Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 93/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Damaged
Charge: Less than a Quarter charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 81/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Exhausted.a

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Asleep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 06, 2011, 06:39:03 pm

Sorry for the haymaker making you forget the turn, Draignean. In a lot of pain from dental work, still am from a repeat visit. >.>

Dom ran up to intervene. "Hey, stop hitting the poor bastard!" she said, trying to stop Ashley from inflicting further harm on Taric. It was likely he'd probably done something like grab her ass - this WAS Taric, after all - but there was still the fact the team had been through a lot of shit together and if she had to take someone's side it'd be the one of the guy she knew. "Come on, on your feet," she said, offering Taric a hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 06, 2011, 06:46:35 pm

"See, here, there are multiple problems with your offer.

1: You are not telling me what is behind the door. It could be a horrible monster, a very hazardous material, or a bunch of your friends. What is in that room?

2: I have no way to tell if you're lying about the truce or not. I do not expect you to convince me on this point, but I expect you to at least come up with a reasonable excuse.

3: You are not telling me anything about your leader. I don't care how damn far away an understandable comparison is, I want a damn comparison."

If he doesn't at least try to answer 1 or 3, fire a round from my Chimera pistol into him/it and walk away back into the room where the rest of the deadheads are. If he does at least try, then continue listening.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 06, 2011, 06:52:29 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 06, 2011, 06:39:03 pm

Sorry for the haymaker making you forget the turn, Draignean. In a lot of pain from dental work, still am from a repeat visit. >.>

Not yo' fault, I just typed the turn up and went to sleep... Should have caught it waaayy earlier. If you want to blame it on anything then you should blame it on BD's RP.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 06, 2011, 06:54:53 pm

"Oww, I didn't even do anything to her too! Not even a suggestive or lecherous comment!" Taric stood up with Dom's help. "Ohh, I'm tired, beat up and I have no clue as to what's going on. Is this a bloody hallucination, because I think I'm back at the academy... At any rate, where to now Dom?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 06, 2011, 07:01:53 pm

"I didn't ask for you to  be "hit by the gender-bender rail" either so stop trying to beat me up like an insane person. It'll help noone. The only thing you could possibly do is harm to both of us, and will that help you? No. Do you think I want my mind screwed up? No. You're an idiot!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 06, 2011, 08:11:22 pm

You're calling yourself an idiot...

This whole situation with you is one big mind rape. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindRape)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 06, 2011, 08:26:04 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 06, 2011, 08:11:22 pm

You're calling yourself an idiot...

And also trying to hurt yourself (well, your subconscious is at least).

Stop hitting yourself, Powder.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 06, 2011, 08:11:22 pm

This whole situation with you is one big mind rape. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindRape)

I, hereby, banish you to the lowest parts of hell for more TvTropes links.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 06, 2011, 08:49:31 pm

Well you will probably be fighting (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DuelToTheDeath) me at some point.

And you will ALL DIE! (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WhyDontYouJustShootHim?from=Main.WhyDontYaJustShootHim)

*cackles maniacally* (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EvilLaugh)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 06, 2011, 09:03:24 pm

You all must be a Lucky Bastard (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LuckyBastard) to have survived the tropes for so long.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 06, 2011, 09:44:24 pm

Certainly seems to be Tarran's Room 101. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Room101)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 06, 2011, 09:56:52 pm

You know, I'm not even clicking on any of the links.

You're just making yourselves look stupid and wasting your own time. Just saying.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 06, 2011, 10:13:09 pm

"I was just letting him know how much of an idiot he had been, now let us go explore a bit further and tarric, TOUCH NOTHING!"

Go look at some unexplored rooms

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 09:33:54 am

Dom shrugged and turned to Taric. "Anyway, I found this. You know about weapons too, right? Think you can fix it?" she asked, showing him the damaged rifle she had taken off of the bastard she'd taken out earlier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 09:36:11 am

"Sure, I think so. After we get done with this and I've gotten some sleep. Working with machinery tired is just asking to lose a limb or four."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 09:38:51 am

Dom nodded. "I think there was a room with some bunks in it back a little ways. If you want to go catch a nap there I'll stand guard," she said.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 09:40:08 am

"I'll be alright for now, I can still shoot. Thanks for the offer though."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 09:44:08 am

"All right. Well, if you're up for it, I just came from a hallway back this way that has a door I haven't tried yet. Wanna go check it out?"

If Taric agrees, I'll lead him (and presumably Ashley since wolfchild's looking for unexplored areas) back to the unopened door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 09:46:36 am

"Alright, Lead on!" Follow Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 04:48:20 pm

Oh god you two, your avatars are so similar to me for some reason that if I just glance over, I'll think you two are the same people.

Mind my lack of viewing but... which RTD is are all your avatars coming from? I've seen... 5 people with the same style of avatar. Just curious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 04:50:30 pm

I just asked for mine off of SC, And I think it's the trickster RtD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 07, 2011, 04:56:09 pm

SC's is the one he made for his character in Trickster, and mine was also made by Serious (It is also for Trickster), so they have similar designs, but Taricus's is pretty close to SC's, so I agree with you there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 05:00:49 pm

Yeah, I kinda expected it was coming from Serious. He always likes to pump out lots of those kinds of avatars. I'm just kinda surprised it's coming from an RTD with only 9 turns done. I mean, this RTD had to run... how many turns before the avatars started coming out?

And, from a quick view of the thing, it appears that pretty much everyone is wearing the avatars from the first page.

Congratz, SC, you infected a bunch of people with your avatarness. One step closer to world domination. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 07, 2011, 05:09:04 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 05:00:49 pm

Yeah, I kinda expected it was coming from Serious. He always likes to pump out lots of those kinds of avatars. I'm just kinda surprised it's coming from an RTD with only 9 turns done. I mean, this RTD had to run... how many turns before the avatars started coming out?

And, from a quick view of the thing, it appears that pretty much everyone is wearing the avatars from the first page.

Congratz, SC, you infected a bunch of people with your avatarness. One step closer to world domination. :P

Indeed, serious makes awesome avies.

Which reminds me that I need a new one since the Dragon RTD died in infancy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 05:32:44 pm

Indeed. Want one? :P Taric asked me to do another one I haven't started on yet due to such great issues as a broken water pipe needing fixing, but I can slot you in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 07, 2011, 05:59:01 pm

Serious, can I have one of James pawnching a deadhead? Or Juliet from the upcoming Chronoporters?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 05:59:52 pm

I'm going to be quite an interesting villain once I'm slotted in.

Out of your sight, out of your mind.

But never out my of range.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 06:00:29 pm

Explosives boy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:01:34 pm

Quote from: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 06:00:29 pm

Explosives boy.

Not at all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 06:02:23 pm

Nah, just dissuading you from using buildings, urban terrain and anything like that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:05:11 pm

Oh, there are explosives, just not directly used. You don't need to worry about bombs, land mines, or rocket launchers.

And, WHAT urban terrain?

You're in the middle of a disused facility that's inside a forest where everything is trying to kill you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 06:06:07 pm

Thanks for letting us know you're a sniper, Pyro. I'll further work on developing my kinesthetic sonar for you. :3

@Powder: I can try Juliet later, but action isn't something I'm skilled at unless you want like... Gameboy Color level.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:07:54 pm

Oh, but I'm not a sniper either.

And my attacks will overload your kinesthetic sonar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 06:09:54 pm

Psionic then. $10 he dies when he sees what's in my mind XD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:10:19 pm

Psionics are for the weak, though I will toy with your minds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 06:11:33 pm

You REALLY need to give the evil overlord list a read, considering the taunting is failing one of it's BASIC points...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 06:12:32 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:05:11 pm

You're in the middle of a disused facility that's inside a forest where everything is trying to kill you.

Right now, yeah. I doubt we will be when we fight the next player villain, no matter who it is.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:07:54 pm

Oh, but I'm not a sniper either.

Suuuure. That's just what you want us to think so Tarran won't go all Naked Snake/The End when we get there. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:13:01 pm

I've read it and the two cellblocks.

I'm just confusing you all.

Also, consider that my man is NOT an evil overlord. That's Draignean's man.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 06:12:32 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:07:54 pm

Oh, but I'm not a sniper either.

Suuuure. That's just what you want us to think so Tarran won't go all Naked Snake/The End when we get there. :P

I snipe without sniping.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 06:26:52 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:07:54 pm

Oh, but I'm not a sniper either.

Ah, so you will be an easy target.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:13:01 pm

I snipe without sniping.

See, that is your weakness grasshopper.

You cannot snipe without sniping. It make you weak.

/Oldchinesemanvoice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 07, 2011, 06:27:47 pm

Just wait Pyro is going to end up killing all of you then failing a celebratory dance roll, and end up resurrecting you. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 06:28:59 pm

Alternatively, he'll be shot down by me with incredible roll the first turn, much to the disappointment of all involved. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:32:17 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 07, 2011, 06:27:47 pm

Just wait Pyro is going to end up killing all of you then failing a celebratory dance roll, and end up resurrecting you. :P

Quote from: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 06:28:59 pm

Alternatively, he'll be shot down by me with incredible roll the first turn, much to the disappointment of all involved. :P

Either way, it's going to be interesting.

Quote from: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 06:26:52 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:13:01 pm

I snipe without sniping.

See, that is your weakness grasshopper.

You cannot snipe without sniping. It make you weak.

/Oldchinesemanvoice.

"Can a man pull off a long-ranged attack without it being called sniping?

It is sniping in a fashion, but it is not sniping."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 07, 2011, 06:32:52 pm

Don't worry if you die Pyro I mean it isn't anybody's fault its this thing called 'Laws of Physics' that kills you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:40:35 pm

My man will go down very interestingly if he dies.

Just one thing:

I will probably kill at least one of you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 06:41:58 pm

...Take James or Ashley.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:44:45 pm

It'l probably be James, Tarran, or Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 06:46:40 pm

Okay, Tarran or James then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:48:43 pm

I don't really want to kill Dom either. She's the funniest character!

James is the most likely, but the other two are at risk.

None of this will matter if ya'll manage to get some newer gear before I come in. Then I'll need to recalculate your chances of living through my assault(s).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 06:58:12 pm

Er, Power armour jolt your memory?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 07:00:04 pm

No idea what you are talking about.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 07, 2011, 07:02:56 pm

...No, there's no possible way recklessly charging without any prior reasoning could get me killed!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 07:04:38 pm

You'd stumble.

Just like you did at that garden place.

And then be reduced to a pile of pink flesh.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 07:06:37 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:40:35 pm

I will probably kill at least one of you.

I'll hold you up to that. If you fail, I'll Trololololol over your corpse.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:44:45 pm

It'l probably be James, Tarran, or Dom.

I can't die because I'm CAPTAIN MAN and I should at least live to the middle-point of the RTD. Also, the team can't live without my dual wielding.

Dom can't die because everyone likes her.

James... well... Uhhh.... he has a brain problem?

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 07, 2011, 07:02:56 pm

...No, there's no possible way recklessly charging without any prior reasoning could get me killed!

Yeah! Running face first into lethal items will definitely not result in death! I fully agree!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 07:07:45 pm

You can take solace in the fact that I won't be trying to kill you the first time I meet you.

Unless you REALLY piss me off.

Then ya'll will need to find a new leader.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 07, 2011, 07:11:24 pm

Well, that will likely be your downfall. Give me a turn to aim and the next turn you can expect a lethal projectile somewhere near your cranium.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 07:12:10 pm

Yeah, last time someone did that, they ended up getting a nasty surprise at the end. Same will happen to you Pyro.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 07:14:32 pm

How's that deadhead ya'll are conversing with then?

I notice it's not dead.

Also, I won't need a turn to aim to kill you.

(Wait. Who did that before?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 07:26:25 pm

Different game. Still ended horribly for the villan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 09:39:46 pm

It's going to be a short meeting anyways. No more than a few lines before I leave.

Then, the game is on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 08, 2011, 12:39:43 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 09:39:46 pm

It's going to be a short meeting anyways. No more than a few lines before I leave.

Then, the game is on.

Draignean predicts a terrible end to this.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:48:43 pm

None of this will matter if ya'll manage to get some newer gear before I come in. Then I'll need to recalculate your chances of living through my assault(s).

Considering Kin is already slotted I'd say that they will be a great deal more ably equipped by the time they meet you, hell, maybe enough that I'll update the villain gear.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:40:35 pm

I will probably kill at least one of you.

I give you an 8% chance of success in that endeavor.

Just Sayin'


Anyway, going to be busy but I may -with luck- run a turn tonight. Maybe. Psionics shields have also been updated, effective immediately, to reflect the changes in armor. (Honestly I should have done it ages ago, but you guys never use shields...  ??? )

EDIT:

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 05:32:44 pm

Indeed. Want one? :P Taric asked me to do another one I haven't started on yet due to such great issues as a broken water pipe needing fixing, but I can slot you in.

Sure, though I may fool about with my old one too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 08, 2011, 08:23:51 am

Quote from: Draignean on October 08, 2011, 12:39:43 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 09:39:46 pm

It's going to be a short meeting anyways. No more than a few lines before I leave.

Then, the game is on.

Draignean predicts a terrible end to this.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:48:43 pm

None of this will matter if ya'll manage to get some newer gear before I come in. Then I'll need to recalculate your chances of living through my assault(s).

Considering Kin is already slotted I'd say that they will be a great deal more ably equipped by the time they meet you, hell, maybe enough that I'll update the villain gear.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 07, 2011, 06:40:35 pm

I will probably kill at least one of you.

I give you an 8% chance of success in that endeavor.

Just Sayin'

We'll see.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 09, 2011, 08:26:16 pm

Obligatory first page B-B-B-BUMP!!1!1
I believe Wolfchild has not yet posted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 09, 2011, 08:42:36 pm

actually I have, Ashley is going exploring, but there has been so much chatter that no-one probably noticed

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 08:43:31 pm

Nah, Ashley's action was checking out as-yet unexplored rooms. I think Draignean's just been busy. :(

PPE: Ninja'd by wolfchild. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 09, 2011, 08:57:25 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 08:43:31 pm

Nah, Ashley's action was checking out as-yet unexplored rooms. I think Draignean's just been busy. :(

PPE: Ninja'd by wolfchild. :P

I read that as Ninja'd by wolfninja :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 09:05:43 pm

Wolf ninjas? There's a scary thought... o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 09, 2011, 09:20:42 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 09:05:43 pm

Wolf ninjas? There's a scary thought... o.O

Very scary it would be worse than the first time I heard Ssssssss ...... BOOM !!!!! (Damned Creepers those things are ninjas.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 09:43:50 pm

Ah, man. You should've been there when I was playing Illbleed with a few friends. ^^^ Basically Banballow (http://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/user/1/19858-109682-Untitled3jpg-468x.jpg) ninja'd my ass from around a corner when I thought he was a room or two behind me. I imagine my shocked "WTF" was priceless. :3 I love horror stuff though, like that and Clock Tower and Friday the 13th...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 09, 2011, 10:16:41 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 09:43:50 pm

Ah, man. You should've been there when I was playing Illbleed with a few friends. ^^^ Basically Banballow (http://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/user/1/19858-109682-Untitled3jpg-468x.jpg) ninja'd my ass from around a corner when I thought he was a room or two behind me. I imagine my shocked "WTF" was priceless. :3 I love horror stuff though, like that and Clock Tower and Friday the 13th...

*Shiver* I hate horror stuff ( I could barely play Resident Evil 5, Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and Red Faction Armageddon )

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 10:38:18 pm

Spoiler: Yet moar SerCon rambling about Resident Evil (click to show/hide)

I never thought RE4 or 5 was scary. RE4 is basically a cheesy spy movie with Spanish cultists (OK, maybe the first part of the game is scary, and the regenerators are kinda creepy, but a lot of horror is lost from the fact that Leon's kind of cocky throughout most of it and just no-sells everything and if he, the character who's life is actually on the line here, isn't scared then why should I be?) and RE5 is an action movie, with the problem I mentioned earlier with Leon compounded by the fact it's co-op and the AI is competent at watching your back. True, Chris is a lot more serious-minded and way better in every respect than Leon, but he's still got a decade of experience fighting B.O.W.s and for the most part isn't scared by them. Also, all of the villains are hilariously over the top.

Resident Evil 3, that was a good scary one. :3

Eh, enough of my fanboyism, if I don't stop here I'll go on and on about it. So what are you into, gaming-wise?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 09, 2011, 10:48:53 pm

Game-wise I really prefer RTS, and Strategy games as I like to plan out battle strategies, defensive layouts, and do a bit of micro-managing. Mostly it doesn't matter as I play almost every type of game (Excluding Sports, and Horror) though my favorite series is Final Fantasy (and  something I find hilarious is I haven't beaten a single FF game even though I own 7-13 :P)

Spoiler: Character Sheet Question (click to show/hide)

Will you give those on the wait list some extra stat-points, and item choices to catch them up, or throw them in stark-naked, and with puppy-dog eyes?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 09, 2011, 10:56:22 pm

I say the latter on the character sheet. It sounds like it'll have so much more potential hilarity.

More seriously, Wolf did get his guys and his guns around the first turn, so I'd imagine the former is correct.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 09, 2011, 11:00:25 pm

It'l probably be whatever made sense, however points wise, i was a newbie, only the equipment was at the level

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 09, 2011, 11:01:36 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 09, 2011, 10:56:22 pm

I say the latter on the character sheet. It sounds like it'll have so much more potential hilarity.

More seriously, Wolf did get his guys and his guns around the first turn, so I'd imagine the former is correct.

1.) [Rated-R Graphical Scene Removed]  Summary: I got shot while streaking butt naked through a technocrat base.
2.) That is Good

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 11:08:18 pm

Tarran's probably right, although Ashley getting that stuff could be because she's associated with a certain faction already. Guess we'll have to wait and see. ^^^

Spoiler: Off-Topic Chatter (click to show/hide)

The only genres I avoid are sports games (don't care about sports in general) and motion-controlled games (I mean I've played Wii stuff at a friend's house but the gimmick just isn't compelling enough to make me want to get the system, and I'd imagine that goes for Kinect and Move as well). :\ Other than that, I'll pretty much play anything once. I like it when games have at least some cosmetic customization like AC:Brotherhood (dying clothes) or Saint's Row 2 (character creation = massive points in SC's book. That and I think the game's hilarious), but other than that I like a lot of action, from Contra down to Gears of War. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 09, 2011, 11:17:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 11:08:18 pm

Tarran's probably right, although Ashley getting that stuff could be because she's associated with a certain faction already. Guess we'll have to wait and see. ^^^

Spoiler: Off-Topic Chatter (click to show/hide)

The only genres I avoid are sports games (don't care about sports in general) and motion-controlled games (I mean I've played Wii stuff at a friend's house but the gimmick just isn't compelling enough to make me want to get the system, and I'd imagine that goes for Kinect and Move as well). :\ Other than that, I'll pretty much play anything once. I like it when games have at least some cosmetic customization like AC:Brotherhood (dying clothes) or Saint's Row 2 (character creation = massive points in SC's book. That and I think the game's hilarious), but other than that I like a lot of action, from Contra down to Gears of War. :3

Yep, and  I think I might get certain gear, or relations due to my criminal record (It takes alot of work to make a thousand pieces of tech, and distribute over half of that to a rebel group after all.)

Spoiler: Off-Topic (click to show/hide)

Character Customization is really good to, but I also like to see voiced main characters  (They are so rare now a days) I wouldn't mine having a set gender, name, or look if the character is actually voiced (EX: Commander Shepard)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2011, 11:34:26 pm

Spoiler: Off-Topic (click to show/hide)

I think voice acting can hurt certain kinds of games. For example, Oblivion and Morrowind. Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike either game, but I think Oblivion suffers from the fact they made every single line voiced. A lot of lines didn't need it, like repeating a rumor everyone else in town is going to tell you. Morrowind had a ton of quest mods and such, and were easily made by the fact that only characters and lines important to the story - other than a few battle cries and standard greetings, of course - had acting. There's a lot of cosmetic mods for Oblivion, which are awesome since it has better graphics, but it doesn't seem like there's really any mods that give you anything to do with the gear.

On the other hand, though, I absolutely love the climax of Army of Two: 40th Day, where Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios are battling up the steps of a temple, mostly because of the voice acting. Rios and Salem are just beaten down and weary by everything they've been through over the past 24 hours and their actors do a fantastic job of conveying that, and even though it's a ridiculously hard section I didn't mind restarting it from the checkpoint every time I got killed because I liked the acting that much. The next to last mission in Ace Combat 5, as well, benefits from the voice acting, from the pilots of all nations singing a peace song as they join your squadron to Crispin Freeman's character growling 'like a wild dog' as he tries to take you down. Damn I love that game. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 09, 2011, 11:42:42 pm

Spoiler: Off-Topic (click to show/hide)

Never played a  Ace Combat game in my life, but that sounds awesome. As for what I meant for voice acting I only like it when its well done, well planned, and actually fits well, and doesn't drive you insane like the Prefects lines from Harry Potter: The Chamber of Secrets (PS2)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on October 10, 2011, 12:27:17 am

Personally, I like to branch out into multiple types of games. I don't really mind what types of games I play most of the time, if it isn't silly that is, just as long as the game is good. I personally still like to play RE5, and indeed I think that it is a LOT better than RE4, but I haven't played any of the series before that, not counting RE outbreak: file #2 (it's on PS2).

Lately, I have been playing Baldur's Gate 2. It is really fun, and I love that my parents gave it to me as a present years ago as part of the collectors edition. <3 I also play a lot of Steam games.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 10, 2011, 03:47:55 am

Even though I like it I don't play RE5 that much; most of the replay is in getting high scores in the Mercs mode (which I don't have the patience for) or playing against people in Versus (which I don't care to do). I still play the campaign every once in a while for fun though. :3 So what do you think of BG2? I bought it off of GOG.com but what with one thing and another I haven't actually gotten around to playing it yet (I still need to get through BG1 so I can import my character >.>).

Spoiler: For Draignean (click to show/hide)

I figured since I helped derail the thread I should probably help out, so I'm recapping everybody's actions here so you don't have to go looking around for them.

Tarran: "See, here, there are multiple problems with your offer.

1: You are not telling me what is behind the door. It could be a horrible monster, a very hazardous material, or a bunch of your friends. What is in that room?

2: I have no way to tell if you're lying about the truce or not. I do not expect you to convince me on this point, but I expect you to at least come up with a reasonable excuse.

3: You are not telling me anything about your leader. I don't care how damn far away an understandable comparison is, I want a damn comparison."

If he doesn't at least try to answer 1 or 3, fire a round from my Chimera pistol into him/it and walk away back into the room where the rest of the deadheads are. If he does at least try, then continue listening.

Taric: (snipped conversation) Follow Dom.

Dom: (snipped conversation) Lead Taric (and possibly Ashley) back to the only door she hasn't tried in the corridor she just came from.

James: "I didn't ask for you to  be "hit by the gender-bender rail" either so stop trying to beat me up like an insane person. It'll help no one. The only thing you could possibly do is harm to both of us, and will that help you? No. Do you think I want my mind screwed up? No. You're an idiot!"

Ashley: "I was just letting him know how much of an idiot he had been, now let us go explore a bit further and tarric, TOUCH NOTHING!"

Go look at some unexplored rooms

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on October 10, 2011, 04:17:57 am

Dude, I am playing it right now and I am loving it. Basically, when compared to BG1, EVERYTHING is better. Also, don't forget that there is an expansion for it as well, which I have. And you start pre-leveled in BG2, but without your gear from BG1 if you import.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 10, 2011, 04:28:37 am

Well, yeah, but that's like starting Mass Effect 2 without a save file from Mass Effect 1: you're just starting in the middle of the story. ^^^ I did hear it was supposed to be the best RPG evar, or at least the best D&D based one... I'll have to give it a shot one of these days. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 10, 2011, 04:43:27 am

Its brilliant, and Serious if you want to use the BG2 engine (which I feel is better) for the BG1 game, search for BG TUTU which will allow you to play the BG1 story with all the spells, class and mechanics changes etc. from bg2

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on October 10, 2011, 05:29:59 am

I would recommend playing it soon. True, some things do get passed on from BG1, but nothing major. And the voice acting in this is really good at times, especially with Irenicus. God, that man makes me shiver from time to time. And you have to keep in mind that it was made YEARS ago!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 10, 2011, 09:33:21 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 10, 2011, 04:28:37 am

Well, yeah, but that's like starting Mass Effect 2 without a save file from Mass Effect 1: you're just starting in the middle of the story. ^^^ I did hear it was supposed to be the best RPG evar, or at least the best D&D based one... I'll have to give it a shot one of these days. ^^^

I still haven't beat Mass Effect one have owned 1, and 2 for five months now, and I have only played it a total of 15 hours :( Bad thing is I own nearly 200 games, and have only beat a few games (Assassin' Creed 1 & 2, Disgaea 1 & 2, Halo Wars, Halo 1 & 3, Oblivion, RE5 (With my Brother, and on all Difficulties), Fallout 3, Samurai Warriors 1 & 2, Arcania 4 - Gothic, Dynasty Warriors 4-5 (Normal & Extreme), Maybe 1 or 2 more I have missed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 10, 2011, 01:07:57 pm

If I may be allowed a bit of bragging I platinumed ME1 and 2. :3 I don't get to do that a lot because most games have some multiplayer achievements that I don't care about getting. :\ Gears of War is pretty bad about this with I think 1,000,000 multiplayer kills to get one in the first game, and nah, I'm not doing that, especially this late in a game's life. Anyway, if it's a lack of interest on your part that's one thing, but if it's a matter of difficulty I suggest using either the Soldier or Infiltrator class in ME1; they get access to an ability called Immunity that is ridiculously broken. Basically once you max that out (and the relevant class evolution, which is Shock Trooper for both iirc) that ability makes you all but invincible for 60 seconds, and the cooldown on it is like 55 seconds... so basically every time it runs out you can just activate it again. You do have to put time in to ME1 if you want to see everything, though; I can run straight through the campaign doing as little sidequesting as possible in about five hours on a repeat playthrough, but it takes about 30 or 40 to do everything whether or not you're using a character you previously beat the game with.

@wolfchild & Zako: I have the BG TUTU, but I dunno. It's the same problem I have with NWN and Morrowind and Oblivion. I'll make a character, get like twenty minutes in, want to try a different style, get twenty minutes in, want to try a different style, start back at one. What class do you guys recommend?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 10, 2011, 04:40:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 10, 2011, 03:47:55 am

Even though I like it I don't play RE5 that much; most of the replay is in getting high scores in the Mercs mode (which I don't have the patience for) or playing against people in Versus (which I don't care to do). I still play the campaign every once in a while for fun though. :3 So what do you think of BG2? I bought it off of GOG.com but what with one thing and another I haven't actually gotten around to playing it yet (I still need to get through BG1 so I can import my character >.>).

Spoiler: For Draignean (click to show/hide)

I figured since I helped derail the thread I should probably help out, so I'm recapping everybody's actions here so you don't have to go looking around for them.

Tarran: "See, here, there are multiple problems with your offer.

1: You are not telling me what is behind the door. It could be a horrible monster, a very hazardous material, or a bunch of your friends. What is in that room?

2: I have no way to tell if you're lying about the truce or not. I do not expect you to convince me on this point, but I expect you to at least come up with a reasonable excuse.

3: You are not telling me anything about your leader. I don't care how damn far away an understandable comparison is, I want a damn comparison."

If he doesn't at least try to answer 1 or 3, fire a round from my Chimera pistol into him/it and walk away back into the room where the rest of the deadheads are. If he does at least try, then continue listening.

Taric: (snipped conversation) Follow Dom.

Dom: (snipped conversation) Lead Taric (and possibly Ashley) back to the only door she hasn't tried in the corridor she just came from.

James: "I didn't ask for you to  be "hit by the gender-bender rail" either so stop trying to beat me up like an insane person. It'll help no one. The only thing you could possibly do is harm to both of us, and will that help you? No. Do you think I want my mind screwed up? No. You're an idiot!"

Ashley: "I was just letting him know how much of an idiot he had been, now let us go explore a bit further and tarric, TOUCH NOTHING!"

Go look at some unexplored rooms

Much obliged, but unnecessary... You only made four standard pages worth of posts to saw through. :P

Anyway, serious was right I was off volunteering at the OK state fair, pulled an evil shift (No susie, you can't feed sand to your little brother.) and ended up too tired to move when I got home, let alone write.

However, I'm jazzed now so... I'm bored! Let's go damnit! (There's an undefinable bonus for determining where that last part is from.)

PS. However I can't make a map from a public terminal, so I guess I'll have to run a turn when I get home as well, if that's alright with you guys... ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 10, 2011, 04:56:22 pm

Ah, OK. Also, if you haven't checked yet, I re-started the ASL round. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 10, 2011, 05:21:41 pm

well serious, i managed to keep interest the longest using an avenger druid, however I was also following the nice juicy carrot of allowing myself to play BG2 if I won, however I had also had a few short games with pretty much every BG2 class in BG2 (you get a better idea of their abilities), so I suggest you play every class through Irenicus's dungeon and then come back to bg1 with the one you preferred

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 10, 2011, 05:32:43 pm

Writing the turn and I noticed something odd... I believe I need to make the unopened doors brighter because there are 4 doors in the hallway that Dom vacated that have not yet been opened.

Just as an pop quiz for you hotshots: (Jesus, my brain is possessed by bad movies) How many doors do you think are unopened (and unlocked, not counting the two locked ones) that have been rendered on the map thus far?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 10, 2011, 06:41:50 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 06, 2011, 06:46:35 pm

"See, here, there are multiple problems with your offer.

1: You are not telling me what is behind the door. It could be a horrible monster, a very hazardous material, or a bunch of your friends. What is in that room?

2: I have no way to tell if you're lying about the truce or not. I do not expect you to convince me on this point, but I expect you to at least come up with a reasonable excuse.

3: You are not telling me anything about your leader. I don't care how damn far away an understandable comparison is, I want a damn comparison."

If he doesn't at least try to answer 1 or 3, fire a round from my Chimera pistol into him/it and walk away back into the room where the rest of the deadheads are. If he does at least try, then continue listening.

The deadhead nods as you outline your three most grievous reservations with its deal. "I understand your misgivings, and I will try to accommodate them as I can. It is my purpose." He smiles at you in an oddly benign way. "To your first point, it is not some creature or a toxic material, our inability to open the door is posed by its locking mechanism, not through any particular hazard raised by the door or the contents of the room itself. As to what exactly is in the room..." He shrugs "It is a data storage device, I know no more than that. I'm sorry, but I can't tell you what I myself do not know." He taps his finger against his chin as he considers your second point. "Now, this is an interesting one... You don't believe we'll refrain from shooting you in the back, yet you personally were the one who cut off diplomatic paths from the beginning were you not? We have no more reason to trust you than you have to trust us."

It sighs on your third point however. "You are asking me to approximate something that which philosophers have tried and failed to describe for millennia... I shall try. Imagine the hydrologic cycle of Earth, The Father is everything at once, the clouds, the ocean, the groundwater, the icecaps, everything, infinite and eternal in its complexity." He chuckles slightly. "I suppose by this analogy I must be a raindrop then, one tiny component in the vastness of the sky, briefly separated from the perfect unity so that I may effect the world." He shakes his head as he finishes, looking at you straight in the eyes. "He is a living God."

[Detect lie 4 Vs ?] You don't think he's trying to lie to you, he either actually believes all this -Possible considering that he's a program running in a deadhead's meat suit-, or you are way the fuck out of your league.

---

Dominique Wakeman & Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on October 07, 2011, 09:46:36 am

"Alright, Lead on!" Follow Dom.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 09:44:08 am

"All right. Well, if you're up for it, I just came from a hallway back this way that has a door I haven't tried yet. Wanna go check it out?"

Taric is fortunately saved from almost certain peril by Dominique who, against all sane reason, prevents Ashley from slapping the bejeezus out of him. Taric does however show his gratitude by not making a lude or insane comment and actually showing a legendary modicum of cooperation, allowing Dominique to lead the pair of them back to the corridor from whence she came without making jokes about how they were going back to 'her place'. The pair of them squeeze through the bent door with only a little difficulty, Dominique guiding the good as blind Taric through the dark corridor.

[Primal fear enables roll, Empathetics 4] As they pass in front of the door to the room with the melted deadhead however Taric stops, his brow furrowing suddenly. Dominique turns back and starts to edge him on with her hand, thinking that he merely caught the smell of melting flesh and armor.  "It's nothing, I just had to melt some prick. Come on.

Taric doesn't move however and continues staring into the dark room. "Are you scared Dom?"
She raises an eyebrow at him. "Not really, a little pissed maybe, but scared doesn't enter it."
Taric looks at you, his eyes missing yours by a couple of inches in the darkness. "Someone in there is."

(You may pursue your original course or choose a new action as a free action.)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on October 06, 2011, 10:13:09 pm

Go look at some unexplored rooms

Muttering under your breath about Taric's idiocy you walk away from Taric and his mamabear, he had that and more coming. Hell, you got shot twice because of his dickery. You pick up the light in the Hall and head north, Jordan and Harry falling in with you as you walk back to the doors that the others left unopened, rummaging around in clear rooms might not be exciting, but it should let you cool off.

[Quickshot 4+1+2] [Confirm Critical 2 Vs Ashley Armor 3+1] The sniper hits you in the side as cross the intersection with the east/west corridor, the high velocity round striking your armor like a sledgehammer and staggering you a step to the side. (Armor -19 HP -19) [Reflex 1,6,2+1] Stunned by the impact and the unexpected attack you just stare down the hall in disbelief, nothing however is visible beyond the rough sphere of illumination cast by your light, Harry however curses proficiently and throws both you and Jordan bodily out of the hallway.

[Quickshot 4+1+1, 3+1+1] With a series of thunderous reports another pair of bullets hit Harry while he's still in the intersection after hurling the two of you, [Armor -16 -13 HP -27 -23] drawing a bright flare of blood from his right arm as he staggers back under the cover of the hall. "Snipers," he growls through clenched teeth. "I. Hate. Snipers."

(Harry Is Very badly damaged)

---

James Evans

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 06, 2011, 07:01:53 pm

"I didn't ask for you to  be "hit by the gender-bender rail" either so stop trying to beat me up like an insane person. It'll help noone. The only thing you could possibly do is harm to both of us, and will that help you? No. Do you think I want my mind screwed up? No. You're an idiot!"

"You're an idiot!" She screams back at you cleverly, whipping her head back into your nose. [Shadow Melee 5-2+1 Vs Dodge 2]  [Brawl 4]Connecting the difficult blow and sending you reeling into the wall, clutching your broken dream-nose. She twists around delivers snap kick to your chest while you're reeling [Shadow Melee 4 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl 1] striking a glancing blow to your shoulder. [James melee 5+1 Vs 3] [Confirm critical 3 Vs 1] You twist with the blow, using its momentum to spin your body into roundhouse kick that strikes her rather brutally in the side of the head, knocking her heavily to the floor.
Huh. You just K.O'd your own sub-conscious mind. Your head hurts thinking about the ramifications of that.

Okay. One, things are way the hell messed up down here. Two, your subconscious has become a girl. Three, The passionate go-getter you has disappeared. Four, your subconscious is a girl. Five, you're a stranger in a strange land right now, and if she's any example of what happened to your head when Dom oriented you.... things aren't looking up.

[Intuition 2] You have no idea where to go from here.



Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Very Badly Damaged
Charge: Less than a Quarter charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Exhausted.a

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Asleep.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 10, 2011, 06:44:41 pm

"So, we go into the room, or just continue on?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 10, 2011, 06:48:53 pm

Io in the beginning and end of the day praise lord Draignean the creator, The man who made the most for me remembered thing, kicking your now man-girl sub-concious out cold while in an dream aka in the freaking sub conscious if thee ever beat this, all shall bow before your feet and become your stepping stones.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 07:01:03 pm

Oh hey, sniper in a hallway, in the dark. One of THE most dangerous things in the world. Wolf, I'm sure you already have the same opinion, but... don't risk fighting it, you simply won't win.

"I... don't know what you mean about me cutting off diplomacy paths... Whatever, your deal seems mildly solid, so I'll accept. I'm not sure about my teammates and Ashley and her friends' opinions, but your deal sounds okay to me. If you and your friends try to pull a quick one, though, me and my friends will crush you and every single one of your friends into dust, and murder your father. Okay?"

"Oh, and, goodbye I guess. Someone's getting shot, so I won't be able to yap with you for any longer."

Run back into the hallway.

"Where's the action?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 10, 2011, 07:02:45 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 07:01:03 pm

Oh hey, sniper in a hallway, in the dark. One of THE most dangerous things in the world. Wolf, I'm sure you already have the same opinion, but... don't risk fighting it, you simply won't win.

"I... don't know what you mean about me cutting off diplomacy paths... Whatever, your deal seems mildly solid, so I'll accept. I'm not sure about my teammates and Ashley and her friends' opinions, but your deal sounds okay to me. If you and your friends try to pull a quick one, though, me and my friends will crush you and every single one of your friends into dust, and murder your father. Okay?"

"Oh, and, goodbye I guess."

Leave the room, go back into the hallway, look around and (hopefully) notice Ashley and co being shot by sniper.

You would have heard the shots, they sure as hell aren't suppressed. Also, snipers, not sniper.

Well this should make things interesting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 07:05:03 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 10, 2011, 07:02:45 pm

You would have heard the shots, they sure as hell aren't suppressed. Also, snipers, not sniper.

Oh. Well, you didn't make either perfectly clear, especially the first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 10, 2011, 07:07:16 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 07:05:03 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 10, 2011, 07:02:45 pm

You would have heard the shots, they sure as hell aren't suppressed. Also, snipers, not sniper.

Oh. Well, you didn't make either perfectly clear, especially the first.

It wasn't meant to be, hard to tell when you're being shot. I'm just saying so in meta. Multiple snipers could be deduced from the fact that allowed multiple rolls without successive penalties so I feel no guilt in revealing it, but from the standpoint of standing in a hall getting shot at things wouldn't be terribly clear.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 10, 2011, 07:25:02 pm

"Shit, Fall back" Ashley and the others fall back, trying to get some cover from the friking snipers "SNIPERS IN THE HALL!!" As they are falling back, Ashley lets loose with her rifle on full auto, hoping to at least force the snipers to keep their heads down

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 07:35:53 pm

Ooh, this sounds harder than what I had cooked up for you lot.

They may only be using regular sniper rifles, but in the dark...

Draignean?

YOU. ARE. EVIL.

 ;D

(Let's see... Laser sights would negate most of the cover of darkness, but they would only be on for a few seconds at most, and I could move right after firing, but the flash may reveal what direction I'm going in if they're somehow able to pay attention despite the shots...)

What? I can mutter about how I may play my villain some time in the future!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 10, 2011, 07:48:04 pm

...Explore the screwed up world outside of my apartment in my mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 07:59:08 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 07:35:53 pm

(Let's see... Laser sights would negate most of the cover of darkness, but they would only be on for a few seconds at most, and I could move right after firing, but the flash may reveal what direction I'm going in if they're somehow able to pay attention despite the shots...)

What? I can mutter about how I may play my villain some time in the future!

And get killed because I can predict how you will act and a bullet will be hovering right next to where your head will be.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:11:13 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 07:59:08 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 07:35:53 pm

(Let's see... Laser sights would negate most of the cover of darkness, but they would only be on for a few seconds at most, and I could move right after firing, but the flash may reveal what direction I'm going in if they're somehow able to pay attention despite the shots...)

What? I can mutter about how I may play my villain some time in the future!

And get killed because I can predict how you will act and a bullet will be hovering right next to where your head will be.

... Hovering?

... Besides, you (hopefully) won't remember this when I come in, because it'll be quite a while (Draignean already has one slotted.)

So it really doesn't matter.

Oh yeah, and I can predict exactly what ya'll will do because I read this!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 08:14:25 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:11:13 pm

... Hovering?

Literally waiting in mid-air, waiting for you to step in front of it, so it can push itself into your fleshy cranium.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:11:13 pm

... Besides, you (hopefully) won't remember this when I come in, because it'll be quite a while (Draignean already has one slotted.)

I REMEMBER EVERYTHING.

YOU ARE EFFED.

More seriously, yeah, I likely won't remember. But... then, likely you won't either unless you write down on a note.

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:11:13 pm

Oh yeah, and I can predict exactly what ya'll will do because I read this!

[Detect lie: 1 VS -1(not lying)] You are clearly lying. You can't predict anything because you can't read this!

...More seriously, you have a point there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:18:30 pm

Notes?

Who needs notes?

I remember.

(Seriously, I thought up most of my character a few weeks ago. I'm still talking about it, aren't I? And not a single note!)

(I'm also carrying something you might like, and something Dom may be interested in.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 08:20:53 pm

Let me guess, a laser sniper rifle and a gigantic goddamn pistol larger than the Abassy?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:24:05 pm

Plays more into your love of SMGs. I dare you to dual wield with it if you kill me.

And as for Dom, let's just say that I don't think Draignean has added any pistol bigger than an Abby.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 08:26:24 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:24:05 pm

Plays more into your love of SMGs. I dare you to dual wield with it if you kill me.

Challenge accepted as long as it's not a trap to get me to shoot horribly or shoot my friends.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:27:18 pm

More like break your ribs, and I'm only carrying one of the damn things.

It will probably kill you if you try to dual with it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 08:29:24 pm

Then challenge not accepted. I'm not stupid.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 10, 2011, 08:31:26 pm

Well, I don't really know how the recoil would hit you, if at all.

So you'd probably come out with (maybe) a bruised nose?

It's only a .50 caliber...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 10, 2011, 10:12:05 pm

If it's a power fist, James may be more interested in it than Dom. :P

"Shit, what if it's a survivor?" Dom nodded. "Yeah, let's go see about that. Let me go first, dude, OK?" She checked the ammo in her Abassy; it looked good, so she stepped into the room, keeping the laser sight off at the moment. If it turned out whoever in there was dangerous, she didn't want them knowing she had a gun aimed at them until she fired it. "Who's there?" she asked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 10, 2011, 11:14:24 pm

And that's five.

Well, I'm going to switch computers, grab a two liter of DDP, blast some heavy- _{oh wait. all I have right now is Simon and Garfunkel... Huh.} Well I'll blast some heavy folk music and get crackin'. Granted I've got a bunch of new statics to make, and I'm definitely making a map so it may take a bit. (Also I'm moving the doors to a layer above the shadow if at all possible, it should have the effect of highlighting them for you.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 01:13:34 am

Hip hip hooray for the dedication of our GM!

Anyway, 2 liters? Are you serious? Please tell me you aren't going to drink that much in one night. :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 01:16:30 am

Grown men do that all the time, dude. I can drink a two liter of the blue Mountain Dew (don't remember what it's called at the moment) in an hour or two. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 01:19:14 am

I remember drinking two liters of Pink Lemonade. I believe I did it in two day's time and gradually, and I STILL felt bloated.

So, you're saying that grown men's stomachs become mini black-holes?

That's... uhhh... nice to know? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 01:35:59 am

Quote from: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 01:13:34 am

Hip hip hooray for the dedication of our GM!

Anyway, 2 liters? Are you serious? Please tell me you aren't going to drink that much in one night. :o

Dude, I regularly consume 3 two liters a day of Diet soda.

Quote from: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 01:19:14 am

I remember drinking two liters of Pink Lemonade. I believe I did it in two day's time and gradually, and I STILL felt bloated.

So, you're saying that grown men's stomachs become mini black-holes?

That's... uhhh... nice to know? :P

No, our stomachs become black holes when we're in college so that we can transform deadly carcinogenic Apartame and Phenalalinine into pure energy and study time. (And RTD turns.) After that the singularity collapses.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 01:45:09 am

Quote from: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 01:35:59 am

No, our stomachs become black holes when we're in college so that we can transform deadly carcinogenic Apartame and Phenalalinine into pure energy and study time. (And RTD turns.) After that the singularity collapses.

And... what exactly happens when the singularity collapses? Do your stomachs explode?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 02:01:48 am

Aye, it's why your stomach acid jumps up and you start getting ulcers at the end of term. It isn't the finals that are causing it, it's the black hole in your stomach dying.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 02:10:41 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 10, 2011, 07:01:03 pm

"I... don't know what you mean about me cutting off diplomacy paths... Whatever, your deal seems mildly solid, so I'll accept. I'm not sure about my teammates and Ashley and her friends' opinions, but your deal sounds okay to me. If you and your friends try to pull a quick one, though, me and my friends will crush you and every single one of your friends into dust, and murder your father. Okay?"

"Oh, and, goodbye I guess. Someone's getting shot, so I won't be able to yap with you for any longer."

Run back into the hallway.

"Where's the action?"

The deadhead nods curtly. "We will be under truce as soon as I can relay the word, you can expect approximately five minutes between relay and reception" He says as he walks back to one of the deadhead tubes, he pauses though, looking back at you. "Thirteen fourty-seven eighty."

By the time you understand enough to ask what he meant he's already in the tube, jacking into the net-socket. That wasn't weird at all.
You've got more pressing concerns however, like determining who's shooting at who. Turning back to the room filled with holographics you jerk your head for James to follow you as he begins to stand up, then you break into a run for the source of the commotion.

Jogging back out into the hall you first notice that the light is missing, its strong amber glow now emanates from the intersection to north. [Observation 4] You can see Ashley's squad pressed up against the west wall, cautiously facing the East/west corridor. You can also see a bright splatter of something suspiciously blood-like on the wall.

[int 3] Convenient timing for an ambush... Five minutes before the truce goes through. A lot of damage can be done in five minutes. As if to underscore that last thought another echoing blast comes down the corridor, striking sparks from the wall as another round gouges the steel.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 10, 2011, 10:12:05 pm

"Shit, what if it's a survivor?" Dom nodded. "Yeah, let's go see about that. Let me go first, dude, OK?" She checked the ammo in her Abassy; it looked good, so she stepped into the room, keeping the laser sight off at the moment. If it turned out whoever in there was dangerous, she didn't want them knowing she had a gun aimed at them until she fired it. "Who's there?" she asked.

You can't see or sense shit, but Taric isn't given to lying. Crudity, techno-babble, arrogant bullshit, and insubordinate sarcasm sure, but lying wasn't the kid's strong suit. You're confident that you killed everything of threat inside the room so you call out plainly, asking who -if anyone- is in there. Somewhat predictably, considering you cleared the place, no one replies.

Hmm...

(Since it would have delayed everything for a little while I'm just going to let both you and Taric bank that free action for anything non-combat related.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on October 10, 2011, 06:44:41 pm

"So, we go into the room, or just continue on?"

Dominique seems to want to look into the room, you think that the possibility of 'survivors' after a year of this is pretty low. Can't hurt to check though.

Of course in the pitch black you're abilities are going to be limited to a hot-cold game, you can feel that something is afraid, just not what or exactly where... For all you know there could be a mouse having a tiny heart failure in the corner. [p.empathetics 4+1] Breathing deeply you walk forwards as Dominique calls out into the room, feeling the fear surge as whatever it is hears Dom's voice... [Will auto-success] You were never one to see much point in fear -or bravery for that matter-, a trait that is now both a hindrance and a blessing. You can't quite get a bead on where it's coming from, but the fear radiating off it hardly effects you.

[Intuition 3+1] It's not in this room, You're sure of it now. It's close though... it's...

In the walls?

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on October 10, 2011, 07:25:02 pm

"Shit, Fall back" Ashley and the others fall back, trying to get some cover from the friking snipers "SNIPERS IN THE HALL!!" As they are falling back, Ashley lets loose with her rifle on full auto, hoping to at least force the snipers to keep their heads down

You order both Harry and Jordan Back down the Hall while you lean around the corner, pointing the leanashe down the corridor and holding the trigger down. Even if you don't hit anyone it should make them keep their heads down, [Luck 4] but you're fairly confident that after draining a clip you should have hit someone, even if it wasn't fatally. [Immortal Sniper quickshot 2+1-4+2] You duck back behind the wall however as a bullet screams off the metal of the intersection, scattering sparks across the ground as the slug ricochets.

---

James Evans

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 10, 2011, 07:48:04 pm

...Explore the screwed up world outside of my apartment in my mind.

The girl is passed out on the floor, this is probably the longest period of quiet you're going to have in you own head... might as well make the most of it. Trying to ignore the shears on reality you twist open the door that would normally adjoin your apartment to the tower you live on. Instead it opens onto another apartment, very much not yours.

The room is sparse but well decorated, geometric figures in glass scatter light to bring about color on the monochromatic walls of an unrelieved white. The furniture too is spartan, comfortable looking, well-made, and somewhat careworn, but very simple. It's larger than your apartment, and judging from the view it's higher on a tower, fitting with the look of well earned position that the room seemed to emanate. Surprisingly their is also a more familiar object sitting on top of a sleek desk, a picture of Dominique, years younger and not wearing body armor, but definitely her. It seems oddly real against the dustless and functional room.

[Observation 5] You catch something out of the corner of your eye and turn towards it, only to see it recede as quickly as you can bring your gaze to bear. Despite the benign nature of the room you feel something... rotten in the air. Not malevolent or evil, just decayed. The feeling is unpleasantly reminiscent of the mold from your first dream trip through wonderland.

There are two doors leading away from here, one on your left that would be the main entrance to this domicile, and one that would be the emergency security door if this was real. You have doubts on whether they lead anywhere remotely like they should.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [22/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x2
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Very Badly Damaged
Charge: Less than a Quarter charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x4


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Exhausted.a

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Asleep.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3442/15837969.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 02:19:20 am

If James has ALL of Dominique's memories that's going to make for some uncomfortable things for him to think about. >.>

"I don't see anything," Dom said with a sigh. She shrugged. "Whatever, man. This place must be getting t... no, forget that." Nothing ever 'got' to Taric, that was kind of his whole deal as far as she could tell. Maybe something was intentionally messing with him then. "So, you want to try another door or look around or what?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 11, 2011, 02:22:53 am

"It's coming from the walls themselves. You think you can get a bead on it? bloody thing is blanketing me out..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 02:23:10 am

"Ashley, Harry, Jordan, stand down, I worked out a 'Truce' with a deadhead that should take five minutes to get through. Stop shooting, and wait, so we can see if he was lying or not."

Wait for five minutes.

Also, I just realized I forgot to where the room they wanted to be opened was. Derp. I'll have to go back there and ask.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 02:37:25 am

Dom looked around. "Sorry, left all my power tools in the tunnels under a tower with some mites. I might could knock 'em down with my mind but anybody in 'em will be flattened." She shrugged. "Uh, anywhere, like, specific you feel this shit coming from? Maybe I could just break that part open or somethin'..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 11, 2011, 02:38:00 am

Reload, "A truce? with whom? If you mean who i think you mean you had better have a REAL GOOD explanation"

by the way, what is my mission here? PM me please Draig

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 02:43:25 am

"Apparently the deadhead back there that got killed had a secondary. Apparently, his... 'Father' wants us to... well, open a room in return for letting us go. He did not mention any catches, I doubt he was lying, and I made sure we didn't get screwed over by sending us to a deathroom, so I really don't see any downsides from accepting this deal. We are not giving them stuff, we are not selling our souls, it's not like there's any chance for them to screw us over further than our current situation. Unless you guys can think of something else, which you can ask him about if you want, I don't think he's going anywhere."

"Besides, you'll be doing service to a 'god', doesn't that make you feel special?" (said sarcastically).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 11, 2011, 02:56:10 am

"I have one, you would be helping a tyrant who lobotomises people, would you be able to live with that?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 03:20:33 am

"Hmm, that's a decent point.

Though think about it, we're exchanging service for item. He gives us what we want, while we give it what it wants. I see no problem in that, since we aren't perfectly helping him, more accurately we're trading with him. He gives us something we value highly, we give him something in return, we both lose and gain. It's like him asking for you to help him wash the dishes in return for paying you 20 dollars. Even if he was the biggest jerkass in the world, it's still just trading.

If you don't like him, and frankly I don't like him either, you know that we can always come back sometime later, maybe as soon as we step out of the building, can we not? I say that this is an opportunity, and we should not do away with it. We're saving a lot of struggles if we go with it. It's like, the devil has your friend's soul, and he offers to give it to you in return for washing a door. You save having to go through the whole thing and get shot just because you don't like him and you don't want to wash the door. Really, I see no problem.

Though, now that I think of it, he might've... taken what we wanted from us earlier. ...I'll have to ask the deadhead about that. Because if he did, then I'll definitely reconsider the deal.

Anyway, if you still don't like the deal, you technically aren't a part of my team, so if you want you can always continue getting shot by I'm-A-Jerk-Sniping-Down-A-Hall there without any problems. I won't have my guys shoot at you, we aren't like that."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 11, 2011, 04:07:09 am

"You have no idea what is behind the door, I assume he said it was something innocuous and even assuming that you were told only the truth, there are many things that seem harmless bat are far from it. An example could be, there is a data storage device he wants, he said nothing about what the device held, it could be the recipe for a delicious chicken tortilla soup, or it could be the plans to build an atom bomb, so it's not washing his dishes or a door, it could easily be "help me gain a massive military advantage, then I will give you the key to the door" That is what I am worried about, and do you really think he would go to so much trouble if whatever is in that was not going to aid his plan's somewhat?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on October 11, 2011, 04:18:25 am

Don't forget, he could have had his immortals fix the door for him before now. He must want you to go there for some reason.

*goes back into hiding*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 04:20:13 am

"You have a good point there. We should ask him.

But remember, you're assuming two things: 1: He plans to expand further. 2: He has the resources to build said atomic bomb. We do not know if either are true. If one is true but the other is false, then he's still got a decent problem. If both are false, then this trade is harmless. Only if both are true will this trade be dangerous.

Also... apologies for not asking everyone before agreeing. I now realize that it was a bad decision. I should have never done it and I should have asked you guys and my teammates.

But because I like to save face I'll also point out it was your faults for not being around when I was agreeing. So there."

Quote from: Zako on October 11, 2011, 04:18:25 am

Don't forget, he could have had his immortals fix the door for him before now. He must want you to go there for some reason.

*goes back into hiding*

Not necessarily. The door could need explosives, be blastproof/fireproof and require genuine human life to open, or be blastproof/fireproof and require psionics. Heck, there's likely even more possibilities.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on October 11, 2011, 04:29:53 am

Oh really?

http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=5289269

(I choose him because I am currently eating noodles in a cup. Seemed suitable to me!  ;))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 10:24:54 am

Quote from: wolfchild on October 11, 2011, 02:38:00 am

by the way, what is my mission here? PM me please Draig

...

This is one of those things you might have wanted clarified earlier if I forgot to tell you (Didn't save your exit PM so i don't know if I said or not.), anyway sure. Sent.

Quote from: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 02:23:10 am

Also, I just realized I forgot to where the room they wanted to be opened was. Derp. I'll have to go back there and ask.

I don't think I told you, They just promised to guide you.

EDIT: Hey Zako  (http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=5289535)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Zako on October 11, 2011, 11:41:55 am

AHHHH! Nice call. I was honestly waiting for ages to be able to use that website. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 11:54:15 am

While listening to some music I found (surprisingly) the source of the inspiration that coalesced into James' Sub-plot. Strange how these stick in your head until they suddenly pupate and hatch into something completely different.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvsX03LOMhI&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvsX03LOMhI&feature=related) Listen, read the lyrics, particularly the first verse.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 11, 2011, 04:58:13 pm

Also guys, Ash has a jib to do, and it involves explosions

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 11, 2011, 05:38:39 pm

JAmes started to get a bit suspiciou and attmpted to wake up.
Edit: Screw that.
James started to get suspicious, attempting to see if there was any problem with modifying the dream.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 06:05:52 pm

You should go back and prank your subconscious... like, glue her to the ceiling. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 06:22:02 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 06:05:52 pm

You should go back and prank your subconscious... like, glue her to the ceiling. :3

No, take her back with you to the real world somehow and show her to Dom.

The results would be funny as heck!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 06:31:01 pm

There might be a turn tonight, but there might not.

Also, I'm surprised no one questioned something that happened during Tarran's turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 06:36:23 pm

_{I imagine Taric would be quick with a certain phrase that, given the circumstances, Dominique could actually do.}
@Pyro: Hmm, couldn't say. I'd probably just pull a Scott Pilgrim and tease a brawl but then they start getting along. Which would, in this case, mean an actual brawl, followed by going to find some beer in the complex somewhere.

@Draignean: What, the numbers? Dom wasn't there to hear that and I have no clue what they could mean, so I didn't feel any need to say "yeah I got no idea." XP

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 06:40:31 pm

No, no, didn't expect commentary on those -meta or otherwise- for several turns.

Ah well. Can't say I didn't warn you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 11, 2011, 06:42:51 pm

WAIT A MINUTE WHY AM I STANDING UP OH GOD DANGIT SHADOOOWW

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 06:46:06 pm

Thanks, Powder. I just now got that. ^^^; So... since he knocked her out while he himself is unconscious, we now have Dom and Dom in James's body running around. This will be... interesting, to say the least...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 07:24:37 pm

Not Dom, Brutally psychically traumatized Dom that bonded to the matching parts of James' psyche. (Hence the reason the Dom aspect is dominant -no pun intended-)

Even more Fun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 08:02:55 pm

That pun was kinda sorta intended by me in the first place so you get a freebie for that one. >.> But yeah, great. Just what Tarran and Ash need to deal with right now: Traumatized Dom in James's body. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 11, 2011, 08:07:34 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 08:02:55 pm

That pun was kinda sorta intended by me in the first place so you get a freebie for that one. >.> But yeah, great. Just what Tarran and Ash need to deal with right now: Traumatized Dom in James's body. :3

Wait, so Dom is in both Dom's, and James's Body ? Or is James in Dom's Body, and Dom in James's Body ? Or is it both Dom, and James are in James's Body with no one in Dom's Body?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 11, 2011, 08:10:11 pm

Quote from: adwarf on October 11, 2011, 08:07:34 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 08:02:55 pm

That pun was kinda sorta intended by me in the first place so you get a freebie for that one. >.> But yeah, great. Just what Tarran and Ash need to deal with right now: Traumatized Dom in James's body. :3

Wait, so Dom is in both Dom's, and James's Body ? Or is James in Dom's Body, and Dom in James's Body ? Or is it both Dom, and James are in James's Body with no one in Dom's Body?

Yes, but who's on first?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 08:10:33 pm

Dom'ed james is in jame's body.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 08:18:30 pm

Dominique Wakeman is still knocking around with Taric Sizier. James Evan, on the other hand, has the misfortune to have had his subconscious mind replaced/merged with Dom's memories, so right now what's controlling his body is a sort of hybrid personality of the both of them while his actual self is wandering around dreamland. I think that about sums it up. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 08:19:53 pm

Oh, James getting up despite being in dreamland was special?

Heck, if I knew it was special I would've mentioned it earlier. I thought it was just him sleepwalking or something fairly average. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 08:33:43 pm

I think all hell may actually break loose from this... situation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 08:37:24 pm

Considering we're all (everyone but Ashley and co) slowly becoming more incompetent--Taric and James getting their butt kicked, Dom screwing over James' mind, me letting everyone get scattered and accepting a deal prematurely--and these are all just in this one section of the base--I don't disagree with you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 08:39:09 pm

Hey, don't lump me in with you. I was doing fine up until James's subconscious ate the training. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 08:41:04 pm

It's still your fault, you were the person messing around with his brain.

And in addition, I'm not letting you escape the partial blame for our incompetence as long as you're part of my squad. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 08:47:26 pm

Let me put it this way: his subconscious was going to be either Dom or Taric, right? I think we got off light, there. :3 And fine, I'll just join Ash and get a ton of cybernetics to go with mah kinetics. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 08:48:08 pm

The way this is going, you will all die through infighting before I come in.

(Hint: Pull your act together, people!)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 08:51:37 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 08:47:26 pm

And fine, I'll just join Ash and get a ton of cybernetics to go with mah kinetics. :P

You do so and I'll make sure to dual wield more often around you. :P

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 08:48:08 pm

The way this is going, you will all die through infighting before I come in.

(Hint: Pull your act together, people!)

Don't worry, the moment you arrive all infighting will be directed towards your cranium. The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend and all that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 08:55:17 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 08:51:37 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 08:48:08 pm

The way this is going, you will all die through infighting before I come in.

(Hint: Pull your act together, people!)

Don't worry, the moment you arrive all infighting will be directed towards your cranium. The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend and all that.

Like it's all directed at the immediate threat right now?

'Cause if so, this'll be laughably easy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 08:56:50 pm

There isn't any infighting. Tarran and I are just messing around until the turn. ^^^ Infighting would be Dom and Smith re-enacting Punch-Out!! in the corridors of the complex. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 09:01:24 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 08:55:17 pm

Like it's all directed at the immediate threat right now?

'Cause if so, this'll be laughably easy.

Well, right now, it's not so much infighting than disorganization. Two different things.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 11, 2011, 09:04:11 pm

Either one can be deadly in the wrong situation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 09:06:56 pm

When we sense a dangerous situation we'll all clump back together again.

Right now, there's nothing seriously deadly that will result in deaths if nothing is done about it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 09:08:06 pm

Pretty much. Taric and I are just standing around in a safe room and unless that sniper wants to risk running up and getting shredded everyone else is perfectly fine. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 09:11:26 pm

Yeah. That sniper, while he has the better position and can go basically anywhere, he is for all intents and purposes, as pinned down as we are combat-wise. He cannot advance, while we cannot, and we can both go backwards. But neither can advance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 09:17:43 pm

Indeed. Dude has four heavily armed and armored people just waiting for him, and at least two (Ash and... Harry, I think) have bladed weapons. Plus if odd!James is in a mood to help he's a close range fighter with a punch-gun.

...I guess Tarran would notice something odd going on if James started calling him 'boss' all the time. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 15, 2011, 04:45:32 pm

Not a single post when I was gone?
Second page?
BUMP TIEM!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 15, 2011, 04:57:44 pm

First thing I think when I go into this page: Oh, hey, powder bumped.

Second thing: Hey, Serious has a new avvie.

Third thing: What the hell what the hell what the hell why is she now a zombie.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 05:11:04 pm

It's October and I noticed a few other people were going with 'horror' type versions of their normal avatars for Halloween. :3 I'll change it back November 1st. (Also, member text: I bet everyone already recognizes it but if anyone doesn't, it's from Castlevania 2 and marks when day turns to night.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 15, 2011, 05:16:13 pm

is the signature text reference from castlevania there for the avvie?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 05:43:20 pm

Sort of; I like Castlevania and other than "I'll destroy you... AND THE NIGHT!!!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PrHEelh5oo) it's probably the most recognizable quote from the series. (I probably should have linked to TVTropes / Narm rather than the actual video for that, but nevertheless. :3) But yeah, I'll probably change the text when I change my avatar back too. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 15, 2011, 06:09:15 pm

I think it's a nice touch Serious

edit: also kinda out of the blue, I am re-playing ocarina of time, how bad a sequence breaker should I be?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 15, 2011, 06:12:24 pm

Serious,, can I has demented Dom-James shadow as a halloween avatar? I think it fits.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 06:27:18 pm

I can try, but I'm not quite sure how to pull it off. It'll either be Aryan!Dom or Hispanic!James, but I'm not sure which would be better...

EDIT: Oh, wait, that's right, it's a girl in canon. So Aryan!Dom it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 15, 2011, 06:38:48 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 06:27:18 pm

I can try, but I'm not quite sure how to pull it off. It'll either be Aryan!Dom or Hispanic!James, but I'm not sure which would be better...

Aryan!Dom, in my personal opinion, would be interesting.

And yours looks like it spent a few years in red maintenance. Good for a Halloween avatar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 07:33:26 pm

So! Shadow!James is complete. I used the original for a base and swapped a few things around; mainly I changed clothing color to look a little more 'evil.' I also changed the head to female with James's hair color, but I kept Dom's skintone to make the background stand out a little more (it's a little hard to see, but it's inside James's head; the fleshy stuff is fungus and the purplish-gray is his brain). I cropped it down to 80x80 since that's the standard B12 avatar size, although I still have the original so if you want to see it I could upload it. (I would have to recreate the BG since I wasn't intelligent enough to keep a copy. :\) I also changed Dom's normal make-up to dark purple to make her look a little more sinister.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/ShadowJames.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 15, 2011, 08:45:40 pm

Ahaha link please.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 08:46:37 pm

Er, whoops. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/ShadowJames.png

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 15, 2011, 09:43:15 pm

Did you really need a link? It's really, really easy. Just right-click on the image and view the image. Then just copy the URL.

You know, with all the Halloween images, maybe I should make one just for the heck of it.

Which one do you guys think is better:

A evil tank.
A evil plane.
A evil planet.
Or an evil image of:
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5730/forumavatar12imp2.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 09:44:57 pm

Evil person, definitely. What would you do with the other three, put a mean face on them? That actually would be kind of funny, I suppose... :D

EDIT: Or maybe not. *Thinks of moon from Majora's Mask*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 15, 2011, 09:46:26 pm

Spiky, dark color scheme, non-normal colored exhaust flames and/or smokes, hostile shape, dark background.

Edit: For the planet, knock off the spiky and non-normal colored exhaust flames and/or smokes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 15, 2011, 09:50:43 pm

Make a Chaos tank

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 15, 2011, 09:52:07 pm

Are you talking about a Warhammer 40K tank? Because I don't really mess around with Warhammer 40K.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 10:00:42 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 15, 2011, 09:46:26 pm

Spiky, dark color scheme, non-normal colored exhaust flames and/or smokes, hostile shape, dark background.

Edit: For the planet, knock off the spiky and non-normal colored exhaust flames and/or smokes.

No, no, keep the spikes and everything on the planet. That sounds interesting. :3 You could always make them adamantine spires or something to keep with DF...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 15, 2011, 10:24:06 pm

A tall man in: Black duster (ankle-length trench coat), Khaki fedora (Long-brim), reflective goggles, and mouth/nose gas mask. No hair shown.

(Nothing to do with anything, just something creepy. You are good at doing avatars, so I may as well try. Easier than Terran Tarran's.

In fact, make Tarran's a really creepy Earth. It would fit him, and one of his options was a planet...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 10:45:11 pm

Tarran's making his own; if he asked me to do it I would literally just find him a picture of the moon from Majora's mask. :P Anyway, your request is the dude from the title screen of Fallout: New Vegas? (I know, I know, just messing around...) I might look into it, but if you're wanting a full-body one it'll be less detailed than the portraits I usually do. On the other hand, I do have a good base in mind already that I could edit, so I could probably get it done in 1/2 an hour. (If I can find it amidst all the jumble and such. I need to label my folders better...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 15, 2011, 10:54:04 pm

Portrait would be fine, it is better if no skin shows either, oh, and the collar is turned up.

I would do it myself, but I would be relying on Google images and GIMP, so it wouldn't turn out too well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 11:24:17 pm

Er... already did the sprite one. ^^^; I may work on a portrait later when I can find some suitable bases, but for now I think this is pretty good, if a little... busy. I may have overdone the death a little. :3 The picture itself is a link to the picture. Recursion ftw.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/PyroDesuDusterMask.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/PyroDesuDusterMask.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 15, 2011, 11:29:52 pm

It's quite good, a little less death and a bit more character would be nice, but it's good.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 16, 2011, 12:21:51 am

(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/9472/forumavatar16.png)

Does it invoke a dark feeling or is it somehow a little too cheery?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 16, 2011, 12:39:27 am

Sorry guys, I've got finals for two of my courses on wednesdaeg, I bought the new Dresden files book, I'm tearing a train off the rails in Secrets, etc, etc. Possible turn on sunday.

Many things to do, little time... and, perhaps unfortunately, my RTD gets a pencil spot in my schedule, not ink.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 16, 2011, 12:49:51 am

It's fine, D, you've been amazingly faithfulish so far, so a missed week or two isn't really a problem.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 16, 2011, 12:56:25 am

What's your finals? :3 But yeah, like Tarran said. Taking time to study is more important than an update. I'd rather you pass your classes and be like a week late than update now and fail because of it. Take it easy dude. ^^^

EDIT @Tarran: Nah, it's good dude. It works well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 16, 2011, 11:23:59 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 16, 2011, 12:56:25 am

What's your finals? :3 But yeah, like Tarran said. Taking time to study is more important than an update. I'd rather you pass your classes and be like a week late than update now and fail because of it. Take it easy dude. ^^^

EDIT @Tarran: Nah, it's good dude. It works well.

Ancient History and Political science 8 week courses.

PS. Serious, just in case it got carried away in the rambling of this thread.

Quote

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 07, 2011, 05:32:44 pm

Indeed. Want one? :P Taric asked me to do another one I haven't started on yet due to such great issues as a broken water pipe needing fixing, but I can slot you in.

Sure, though I may fool about with my old one too.

Yes I'm begging. Now shush, more power to caffeine transducers!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 16, 2011, 12:14:09 pm

No need to beg. What do you want? (Never specified, so I was under the impression you didn't want one... ^^^; )

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 17, 2011, 09:30:47 pm

Soo...

I don't want to overwork ya or anything, but you said you might do a portrait, when you found the right bases.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 15, 2011, 11:24:17 pm

Er... already did the sprite one. ^^^; I may work on a portrait later when I can find some suitable bases, but for now I think this is pretty good, if a little... busy. I may have overdone the death a little.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 18, 2011, 01:40:43 am

I know it's jumping on the bandwagon, but are you able to modify the avvie you made me to a more horror one (werewolf preferably, don't want zombie cause you have that) If you cant no worries just thought I would ask

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 18, 2011, 03:28:23 pm

Well, I still have two things I need to do for Taric and one for Draignean (when he tells me what it is he wants, unless he wants to just leave it up to me :P). Ultimuh also asked me to do one that sadly I tried and failed at, which kind of put me in a bad mood. (No fault of his, I'm the perfectionist here and whenever I can't do something correctly and/or let someone down it always puts me in a bad mood.) I still haven't found any good ones for Pyro, but if worst comes to worst I may have to make one. Not sure if I could, but maybe... Same with wolfchild. I dunno if I could edit it into a werewolf. I'll see what I can do, but I can't promise anything. Gotta head to college in five minutes and when I get back I got some housekeeping to take care of, so I dunno when I'll be able to get started. ^^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 18, 2011, 04:40:52 pm

As i said if you don't want to do it, it's fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 19, 2011, 03:14:09 pm

I trust you serious, just do whatever and let your creativity roam free.

Anyway, Finals are in and I've managed not to catch fire and die. (Finishing 112% all totalled) So I think I'm cool to run an update (this will also free an addition two hours from my days Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) sometime today.

On the agenda for you unruly lot,
 1. Think of what present you want from my birthday.
 2. Defeat evil
 3. Establish world peace
 4. Assassinate president of chile
 5. Evolve into a being of pure energy

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 19, 2011, 03:16:13 pm

All but No.2 is doable on that list though :P (For me atleast)

Also, Happy birthday to you Draignean

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 19, 2011, 03:19:16 pm

Quote from: Taricus on October 19, 2011, 03:16:13 pm

All but No.2 is doable on that list though :P (For me atleast)

Also, Happy birthday to you Draignean

Not yet, 27th. You still need to pick what you want anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 19, 2011, 03:21:50 pm

...

That power armour.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 19, 2011, 03:23:27 pm

That you Mr. Turner, we've got that one. (No I'm not giving you something that nice on a whim.) Tarran got a rifle for his birthday, so that's the level you need to think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 19, 2011, 03:34:20 pm

Maybe that nice needle rife I suggested a while back?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 19, 2011, 03:43:33 pm

So, next Tuesday then? Nice of you to give us presents on your birthday, usually it's the other way around. ^^^ Anyway, I'll try to give you a suitable avatar for your birthday. (It seems your previous avatars were: the one I made you, Andrew Ryan, a dragon, and now the hanged man... hmm... don't really sense a pattern to go off of. :P) If we're choosing I'm going to go ahead and keep trying for that kinesthetic sonar Dom keeps trying to get working. I don't want to ask TOO much of it so I'll leave it up to you whether it's passive or active and how far the range is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 19, 2011, 04:00:44 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 19, 2011, 03:14:09 pm

On the agenda for you unruly lot,
 1. Think of what present you want from my birthday.
 2. Defeat evil
 3. Establish world peace
 4. Assassinate president of chile
 5. Evolve into a being of pure energy

1: You're asking US what WE want for your birthday? Really?
2: ULTIMATE EVIL.
3: Impossible while Poland Cannot Into Space. Poland needs help to Into Space. Then we'll have world peace.
4: First we should assassinate a Chili pepper.
5: That would be awesome.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 19, 2011, 04:04:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 19, 2011, 04:00:44 pm

1: You're asking US what WE want for your birthday? Really?
2: ULTIMATE EVIL.
3: Impossible while Poland Cannot Into Space. Poland needs help to Into Space. Then we'll have world peace.
4: First we should assassinate a Chili pepper.
5: That would be awesome.

1. No comment.
2. HOAK HOGAN!
3. No, if we let Poland Into Space, well... o.o;
4. Which one? I think we should spare Anthony Kiedas. Maybe Flea, too.
5. Afterward, we go and destroy Dark Gaia. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 19, 2011, 04:09:54 pm

That was hilariousness guys

and as for what I want, I know it sounds a bit corney, but i cannot think of anything so... All I want is an update!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 19, 2011, 04:14:35 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 19, 2011, 04:00:44 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 19, 2011, 03:14:09 pm

On the agenda for you unruly lot,
 1. Think of what present you want from my birthday.
 2. Defeat evil
 3. Establish world peace
 4. Assassinate president of chile
 5. Evolve into a being of pure energy

1: You're asking US what WE want for your birthday? Really?

Old old tradititon. I believe it's meant to celebrate the people who helped you reach another birthday.

Quote from: wolfchild on October 19, 2011, 04:09:54 pm

That was hilariousness guys

and as for what I want, I know it sounds a bit corney, but i cannot think of anything so... All I want is an update!

Heh, you're a crafter so I'll probably give you a random schematic.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 19, 2011, 03:43:33 pm

So, next Tuesday then? Nice of you to give us presents on your birthday, usually it's the other way around. ^^^ Anyway, I'll try to give you a suitable avatar for your birthday. (It seems your previous avatars were: the one I made you, Andrew Ryan, a dragon, and now the hanged man... hmm... don't really sense a pattern to go off of. :P).

And the Crocodylus pontifex, don't forget that one. :P (Also, next thursday serious, not teusday.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 19, 2011, 04:16:24 pm

Crap, you're right. I read 8 and for some reason was like 'dur that's six days ain't it'. My hillbilly intelligence is showing itself once again. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 21, 2011, 02:52:42 am

Augh, sorry guys... I've kinda been working on the system for secrets and the segment for my thread in CP, and I've been splintering my focus between all of them. It's 3AM now, and I've got class until noon tomorrow but I'm going to shoot for some time after that. There will not be a map however if I'm working from the campus computers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2011, 05:32:04 pm

Well, I tried. Could not do Pyro and wolfchild's requests. The werewolf just ended up either just looking like I slapped some fur on it and lazily called it down or like a lizard if I tried to exaggerate a snout. >.< As for Pyro, drawing a gasmask is hard~ *whines* Even looking at HUNK (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/ACHUNK-1.png) didn't help. :\ On the other hand, I did get two done.

For Taric, Tariq al-Sayyid for CvRTD. His bio said he wore a white robe and a helmet that obscured his face, so: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/TaricTariqalSayyid.png)

For Draignean, an Immortal. I based the color scheme off one of the ones we fought way back at the pond: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Static_Jester/DraigneanImmortal.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Taricus on October 21, 2011, 05:43:58 pm

Thanks Serious! :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 21, 2011, 05:50:50 pm

Thanks for trying serious, maybe i'll end up looking for a werewolf picture anyway, that is if Roll to serve Dracula is not dead, i would have bumped it already but I was the last post on it, so I won't bump until it's second page

edit: what I am thinking of doing (If I cannot find a good one elsewhere) Is cropping the image for one of the werewolf cards in the new magic set.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2011, 06:25:28 pm

I could always find a pixel werewolf for you. :3 It was just editing her into one that was giving me fits. T_T But yeah, it's too bad you didn't join the CvRTD. adwarf's character (when he gets in, and he's next in line after Taric who's about to be in since Wymar is on the way out >.>) is a werewolf. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 21, 2011, 08:54:04 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2011, 06:25:28 pm

I could always find a pixel werewolf for you. :3 It was just editing her into one that was giving me fits. T_T But yeah, it's too bad you didn't join the CvRTD. adwarf's character (when he gets in, and he's next in line after Taric who's about to be in since Wymar is on the way out >.>) is a werewolf. :3

Ssssshhhhhh .... don't tell everyone my secret I don't want people throwing bones, and dog biscuits at me for distractions (So .... hard .... to ... resist ...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Ahra on October 21, 2011, 09:07:35 pm

just this nice, hard, heavy, icy silver warhammer, no worry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2011, 09:32:47 pm

Inter-party conflict before he even joins the team?

；-；

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 21, 2011, 09:38:43 pm

Quote from: Ahra on October 21, 2011, 09:07:35 pm

just this nice, hard, heavy, icy silver warhammer, no worry.

*Whimper*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 21, 2011, 11:04:14 pm

Thanks for trying to do my request, SC!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 22, 2011, 12:14:36 am

Quote from: adwarf on October 21, 2011, 09:38:43 pm

Quote from: Ahra on October 21, 2011, 09:07:35 pm

just this nice, hard, heavy, icy silver warhammer, no worry.

*Whimper*

Don't worry, a shield made out of some nice, lustrous white 10.49 g·cm³ metal with a chemical name of Ag 47 will protect you from the hammer, absolutely no doubt.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

I MAKE THE GOOD JOKE?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 22, 2011, 12:20:56 am

I got it right away due to an old joke, which was what did the Lone Ranger say? "Hi ho, ag, away!" :\ It's not a good joke. (Mine, I meant.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: wolfchild on October 22, 2011, 02:19:30 am

I think i might need to read CVRTD, in the mean time I am going to go post something in it saying to waitlist me

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: adwarf on October 22, 2011, 07:48:24 pm

Just wanted to say I nominated Draignean for the Random Number God Award in the Award Nomination Thread for hosting this awesome RTD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 08:47:25 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on October 22, 2011, 02:19:30 am

I think i might need to read CVRTD, in the mean time I am going to go post something in it saying to waitlist me

DO IT, DO IT NOW! Honestly I can guarantee that RTD's made by Serious and Tarran will be of the highest quality, all of them are worth a read.

*Meanwhile at the honeybun hideout...*

We've been getting the edge of a storm that's causing intermittent power failure, hence the lack of turn, I kept logging on and then getting spontaneously shut down just when I thought it was safe to boot up again. I have however dug out the spare battery for my laptop and will be good to go for two hours and change.

In short, running turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Tarran on October 22, 2011, 09:53:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 08:47:25 pm

...Serious and Tarran will be of the highest quality, all of them are worth a read...

What, really? Honestly? I... never knew you thought that of my RTDs. I thought they were all crappy quality, personally, because often I just... don't have any flavor text and copy-paste is not out of the question for me. Are they really that good? ???

Quote from: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 08:47:25 pm

We've been getting the edge of a storm that's causing intermittent power failure, hence the lack of turn, I kept logging on and then getting spontaneously shut down just when I thought it was safe to boot up again.

Ouch.

Quote from: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 08:47:25 pm

I have however dug out the spare battery for my laptop and will be good to go for two hours and change.

In short, running turn now.

Wait, if you loose power every so-so then how can you even get online? Is your internet satellite or something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Alas poor Taric, I knew him well.
Post by: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 10:22:38 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 11, 2011, 02:23:10 am

"Ashley, Harry, Jordan, stand down, I worked out a 'Truce' with a deadhead that should take five minutes to get through. Stop shooting, and wait, so we can see if he was lying or not."

Wait for five minutes.

Also, I just realized I forgot to where the room they wanted to be opened was. Derp. I'll have to go back there and ask.

[charisma 5+1-1] You yell for Ashley and her men to stand down as you approach, despite not being their CO or even anything more than an ally of circumstance all three of them duck out of firing positions instantaneously, obeying the order before they even realize where it's from. Eat that Sizier, you were born to lead.

Ashley is of course rightfully inquisitive (to put it mildly) as to why you just ordered her men to stop shooting. Telling her that you just negotiated a truce does nothing to improve her mood. The conversation goes sharply downhill from there.

(Ashley will have to make a charisma check (difficulty 3) to override Tarran's order on her own men.) 

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on October 11, 2011, 02:38:00 am

Reload, "A truce? with whom? If you mean who i think you mean you had better have a REAL GOOD explanation"

You stare disbelievingly at Captain Smith as he explains how he just decided to negotiated a truce with the most insane and dangerous thing you've ever heard of with a single deadhead, alone, in back room, where no one could see him. The man doesn't even know what he's fighting against and he's willing to talk to the damn thing as if it were a reasonable being.

You express you chagrin with his complete idiocy as politely as you're able, in the end he refuses to apologize for the truce and ends up blaming you for not being present. You resist the urge to punch him in the throat by reloading your rifle as slowly and precisely as possible.

The snipers in the hall are quiet, whether because they don't see anything worth putting a hole in or whether Tarran's 'truce' is good remains to be seen.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on October 11, 2011, 02:22:53 am

"It's coming from the walls themselves. You think you can get a bead on it? bloody thing is blanketing me out..."

You stare in Dominique's direction blankly when she informs you that she left her power-tools with some mites, this is probably one of those things that makes sense in context or it's a joke that you don't get. Either way it's irrelevant, she doesn't have the tools to break the wall down without crushing whoever is inside and you're having trouble narrowing it down to anything specific... [P.Empathetics 3] Listening psychically to every little nuance in the current of terror in the room you're able to narrow it down to the far wall, where on the far wall however is a matter of some mental debate.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2011, 02:37:25 am

Dom looked around. "Sorry, left all my power tools in the tunnels under a tower with some mites. I might could knock 'em down with my mind but anybody in 'em will be flattened." She shrugged. "Uh, anywhere, like, specific you feel this shit coming from? Maybe I could just break that part open or somethin'..."

Knocking down wall randomly might be possible with your growing abilities, but it certainly wouldn't help whoever was inside said walls when you started tearing them apart. Taric is however able to give you a specific wall after a moment of thinking and you step carefully around the mostly liquified deadhead and inspect the wall. [Observation 3+1] It is roughly eight feet tall, quite solid looking, and it meets with the floor and ceiling at right angles, all good traits for a wall to have. As with back on the unchained base the solid metal blocks your senses of whatever lies on the other side, making your best method of finding unseen objects useless. [intuition 3+2, profession] You're about to walk away when you notice a pair of slim metal gouges etched into the wall at about knee height, squatting down you run your fingers over them in recognition. Maintenance marks... Technocrats wouldn't want their workers to be using the main halls and getting seen by people who lived in rooms like these, they'd want them out of sight and out of mind.

[Str 3+1] You smash your boot into the mark, bringing a strained pop from the hatch's hidden lock and knocking it in enough that you see the near invisible seam where the door meets the wall.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 11, 2011, 05:38:39 pm

James started to get suspicious, attempting to see if there was any problem with modifying the dream.

   

In light of the fact that you're having trouble recognizing places from your own memory you decide it might be a good plan to see how much control you still have. You grunt as if lifting a heavy weight, straining to make this something more familiar, something you know. [Will 2-1] The room doesn't even blur a little around the edges. Granted sometimes this was hard to do before you had extra people in your head, but this still can't be a good sign.

You're somewhat surprised by the sound of breaking glass from behind you, making you whip back around to find the picture of Dominique on the desk broken, the screen leaking iridescent liquid from a massive crack on its face. Of slightly more concern however is the black tendril that did the breaking, it's about as thick as your wrist and tens of feet long, its trunk disappearing back into the floor on the other side of the desk. A dozen smaller tendrils sprout from it, growing and splitting as you watch like some kind of bizarre vine.

You feel a little cold inside just looking at it.

---

Blight

Jame's body followed Tarran out of the room, he'd wanted to be followed. He'd asked using a system of body language indicating friendship or at least camaraderie between them. [E/O 4] He'd die first, friends were weakness, they got you hurt and worse. You'd become this because of trust, but now you were strong enough that you didn't need trust anymore. They'd locked you away for years and years, testing, twisting, burning. Now it was time to burn back.

Footsteps quiet and precise the thing that was not James followed Tarran, freedom was in it's grasp.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Very Badly Damaged
Charge: Half Charge charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x5, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [4/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Security substation november, Exhausted.a

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Asleep. Controlled.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3442/15837969.png)

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 10:23:16 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 22, 2011, 09:53:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 08:47:25 pm

...Serious and Tarran will be of the highest quality, all of them are worth a read...

What, really? Honestly? I... never knew you thought that of my RTDs. I thought they were all crappy quality, personally, because often I just... don't have any flavor text and copy-paste is not out of the question for me. Are they really that good? ???

Quote from: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 08:47:25 pm

We've been getting the edge of a storm that's causing intermittent power failure, hence the lack of turn, I kept logging on and then getting spontaneously shut down just when I thought it was safe to boot up again.

Ouch.

Quote from: Draignean on October 22, 2011, 08:47:25 pm

I have however dug out the spare battery for my laptop and will be good to go for two hours and change.

In short, running turn now.

Wait, if you loose power every so-so then how can you even get online? Is your internet satellite or something?

1. Yes, and everyone thinks their RTDs suck. Law of nature.

2. Came bundled with my cellphone plan, I don't even have a landline anymore.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on October 22, 2011, 10:26:03 pm

"So, I guess we'll be away from the group for a while then?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 22, 2011, 11:15:58 pm

@Draignean: Thanks. :3 I have a semi-solid opinion of my RTDs; I like Castlevania for the most part. I like the players, the setting, most of the mechanics like the class and weapon systems, and the way it's been going, but I hate that damn rolling system I came up with. So it's 80% good. ^^^ As for ASL, it's just a way to improve my skills as a writer by trying to fit everything together, and while I don't consider it a serious effort, I do enjoy running it which is the most important part.

@Tarran: No, Draignean's right. The only problem I had with the Westlands was, well... the luck rolls... but other than that it was good. ^^^ That's the only RTD of yours I can comment on, though. I thought about joining the dragon one but I didn't see it until like last week and I was like "damn that's a xbawks-hueg waitlist :\." You should take that as a good thing though; it means enough people like your game/writing enough to want to play. :3 You do a good job of handling a lot of rules.

---

"Probably, if you want to be wanderin' around these tunnels too," Dom said, looking at the wall where she kicked it and thinking hell yeah. "You'll be fine though. You're with me!" She thumped a fist to her collarbone and grinned. "If anyone on this team is good for keepin' the others safe, that's me." She knelt in front of the panel and started to open it. "It'll be dark in there, so we'll have to hold hands or somethin' so you don't get lost." Dom turned to him. "So let's say we do run across some poor slob. Should we bring 'em back to boss or what?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 22, 2011, 11:20:28 pm

Sounds like Tarran has more to be suspicious of than James suddenly calling him "Boss"...

'Cause the Shadow sounds like it has some sinister plans on its mind concerning the team.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on October 22, 2011, 11:56:11 pm

Ok men, we can pretend to hold this truce, but we still have a mission to do, remember?

edit: on the topic of other people's rtds, I should probably see about resurrecting/starting over one of mine, I kinda enjoy GMing em but if i miss an update for whatever reason it can be had to get going again

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 23, 2011, 12:14:00 am

"So, anyone got some good jokes while we're waiting?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 23, 2011, 12:37:30 am

Quote from: Tarran on October 23, 2011, 12:14:00 am

"So, who wants to test if those... things are lying bastards or not via running across the hall?"

Just as a note it's only been roughly 2:30 since the events of last turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 23, 2011, 12:41:29 am

Alright, then. Edited with a "slightly" more pointless action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on October 23, 2011, 04:39:25 am

"Depends if they're shooting at us."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 23, 2011, 07:37:08 pm

James briefly thought "Oh CRAP that doesn't look good!" before he attempted to wake up, figuring out that something was horribly wrong again with his subconscious, and figuring that he was about to deal with his shadow again, he struggled with it for control of his body.

Contingency Actions:
If James wakes up and wins struggle in same turn:
James stood still for a moment before snapping back to attention. "Oh Jesus, Oh god...." He regained his composure a bit and started explaining. "...I need to explain something, really, really urgent. *takes breath* So when you found me on the ship, I was being mentally "interrogated" (Here James made air quotes) to join the Technocracy- being their prisoner. The torture seems to have left two things: a sentient subconscious that occasionally absorbed psionic things, and a brain fungus (which I learned about from said shadow), and which (James winced here) will drive me insane in three weeks and kill me in four. Dom had oriented me and the shadow proceeded to absorb it. Not only did this absorb the active part of the Orientation, it did screwy things to my brain- The shadow seems to have merged with Dom's memories, making it... part Dom... and insane, as well as messing up my subconscious space. And the shadow just tried to take over my body... Needless to say, this is bad."

If James wakes up and is still struggling for turn:
James took a notably different posture, clutching at his head. "Aaargh, oh god... No time to explain... dangerous thing in mind... trying to... gain... control of body..."
He was clearly struggling with somehting, and his will was being severely taxed by it. He closed his yes and took on a look of intense concentration, an intense mental struggle roiling in his mind. "...If you can... help... please."

If James wakes up and loses struggle in same turn:
James could only watch as the shadow took over his body while he was conscious. Mixing emotions of fear, despair, helplessness, and hatred for his shadow roiled through his head as he desperately tried to grab thoughts so he could figure out how to beat this thing. He'd failed beating it head-on, so he was going to need sublety. He attempted fearfully to move his hand to signal that he was under psionic attack and needed help, while hoping that he didn't stay like this.

If James stays asleep and wins struggle in same turn.
As James's body stayed up but didn;t move, eyes glazed/hit the ground, important things were going on in his mind. He'd successfully ripped the shadow back into his mind, and he engaged in another battle of wills to regain contorl of his body, moving the shadow in the path of the tendirls so they didn't hurt James. He projected intense will at his shadow, beads of mental sweat building up on his mental avatar. It was... HIS body, not the shadow's.

If James stays asleep and is still struggling.
JAmes had failed to bring the shadow into his mind-space, but he could sense it was weakened. So he applied mor epressure to it while running away from the tendrils, keeping multitasking in the face of... bad things. Oh... crap... he wouldn't die in mind or let it take his life. No. Way.

If James stays asleep and loses struggle in same turn:
He hadn't done anything. It still had his mind, and he hadn't woken up. CRAP. He had something important to worry about though: those tendrils. HE looked around for a weapon to find one, and grabbing it he swung at the tendrils, or if he couldn't find one, he attempted to grab and pull apart, beat and snap the tendrils in anyway he could, kicking at the source of the tendrils.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 23, 2011, 08:10:51 pm

Draignean, why is James's thing on the mpa not near Tarran when the turn indicates otherwise?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 23, 2011, 09:22:45 pm

Hmm... because that appears to be the exact same map as last turn. Must have mixed up my directories.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on October 25, 2011, 10:56:56 pm

On the werewolf avatar front, I have found a Decent one, but it needs a background

Spoiler: image (click to show/hide)

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7oH-XcbypWwQqGJccOJ9nZBPi92cpAJiLakUg7r4FWmUhr1ic)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 25, 2011, 11:05:53 pm

If it has a dark background, make sure the initial picture has more contrast. AKA darker darks. Because it's way too bright for the night.

No I'm not volunteering myself. I'm not really confident in my abilities to make a related background that matches the werewolf. Plus, I'm currently messing around in Pimp My Gun, trying (likely futilely) to renew my interest in the space RTD I'm sure you all remember me talking about it in Westlands.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on October 25, 2011, 11:11:31 pm

White werewolf on dark background is what i want, I have a few options for the BG just don't have the programs to actually do it, thinking of bugging my bro to do it, he is proficient with GIMP

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 27, 2011, 09:30:06 am

Yeah guys I'll have a birthday turn out tonight or technically tomorrow, (1-4AM) I'll see if I can make this look good. (No you won't get your wishes immediately)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on October 27, 2011, 10:55:08 am

Happy birthday Drainegan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 27, 2011, 11:36:47 am

Happy birthday, Draignean! Hope you have a good day today. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 27, 2011, 12:27:08 pm

Happy happy birthday Draignean!

Quote from: Ahra on October 27, 2011, 10:55:08 am

Happy birthday Drainegan.

You kinda got his name wrong...

Also, Serious, what kind of avatar is... that?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 27, 2011, 12:35:53 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 27, 2011, 12:27:08 pm

Happy happy birthday Draignean!

Quote from: Ahra on October 27, 2011, 10:55:08 am

Happy birthday Drainegan.

You kinda got his name wrong...

Sir Drainegan is an in-joke from CVRTD, it all makes sense in context.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 27, 2011, 12:41:52 pm

@Tarran: It was a typo that evolved into a sort of nickname for Draignean: Sir Drainegan, there to drain your e's with his gun. :3 Also I was going to use this avatar on Halloween but I figured just for Draignean's birthday I'd bump it up early and find a different one for the holiday. ^^^ It's an error message from the Gameboy Camera. ...That's really all I can say about it... >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 27, 2011, 12:43:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 27, 2011, 12:35:53 pm

Sir Drainegan is an in-joke from CVRTD, it all makes sense in context.

Well, if you say so, Draggy boy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on October 27, 2011, 01:07:26 pm

all that cuz i mistook his name >>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 27, 2011, 01:08:49 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 27, 2011, 12:43:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 27, 2011, 12:35:53 pm

Sir Drainegan is an in-joke from CVRTD, it all makes sense in context.

Well, if you say so, Draggy boy.

I do say so, Terrence.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 27, 2011, 01:57:36 pm

Happy birthday, mate!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on October 27, 2011, 04:32:23 pm

Happy B-day Draig

...

You have no idea how hard it was to not type D-man

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 27, 2011, 04:51:32 pm

D-Man works, particularly considering the proximity to Halloween.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 27, 2011, 04:54:17 pm

What about Big D? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 27, 2011, 04:56:35 pm

Big Daddy?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on October 27, 2011, 04:58:39 pm

or the G(reat)-man.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 27, 2011, 04:59:27 pm

Quote from: Tarran on October 27, 2011, 04:56:35 pm

Big Daddy?

It's what pops into my head, but then again I play too much bishock....

Anyway SC I'm sorry about not using the avie you made, I just didn't like it as much for the immortals... Sorry. The one I've got now you can consider a special birthday boss-battle preview.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 27, 2011, 05:10:13 pm

Nah, it's all good as far as that goes. ^^^ Anyway, the reference is from Legend, or specifically how some of the goblins referred to Tim Curry's Prince of Darkness. (http://www.gonewiththetwins.com/pages/features/2009/images/toptenangelsanddemons/lordofdarkness.jpg)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 27, 2011, 07:48:11 pm

Happy Birthdeh Draignean!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on October 30, 2011, 07:20:00 pm

*poke*

You belong on the first page, D-22!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 30, 2011, 10:00:58 pm

Problems arose, ensued, and are currently being overcome. Hold on, I know I promised a turn, but RL is taking precedence in a BFW.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 30, 2011, 11:08:10 pm

That's fine Draignea- wait, crap, did I miss the bump?!
CRAP!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 31, 2011, 12:22:22 am

Quote from: Draignean on October 30, 2011, 10:00:58 pm

Problems arose, ensued, and are currently being overcome. Hold on, I know I promised a turn, but RL is taking precedence in a BFW.

Take your time, your life is more important than our entertainment.

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 30, 2011, 11:08:10 pm

That's fine Draignea- wait, crap, did I miss the bump?!
CRAP!

You are no longer the sole bumper of this thread! You are now .0001% less valuable to this thread! You are doomed! :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 04:42:01 pm

Alright, getting another drink and them I'm going to start working on this.

Gifts.
Tarran, I don't remember you selecting a present, if you did remind me.
Taricus, examine and object that you can plausibly derive the schems from (easy since the party has one.) and you'll auto succeed.
Wolfchild, schematics mentioned in bio have been added to you. Slightly changed to compensate for newtech. (This one is way more lethal anyway.)
Seriousconcentrate, Hng. We'll see.
Powder miner, you didn't ask for anything either, if you did remind me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 31, 2011, 04:59:13 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 04:42:01 pm

Tarran, I don't remember you selecting a present, if you did remind me.

I didn't ask for any.

You chose from the below. They are listed in order of which I want most on the top. If one isn't acceptable, go down the list

A stable mutagen for fun and profit.
Living armor that I can talk to via mind and can evolve as time passes and won't make me a mindless slave on first contact.
A Laser sniper rifle.
A heavy(ier than the Ichneumon) sniper rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 31, 2011, 05:53:35 pm

...Can I has good light armor? That protects me nicely but lets me move?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on October 31, 2011, 05:55:37 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 04:42:01 pm

Taricus, examine and object that you can plausibly derive the schems from (easy since the party has one.) and you'll auto succeed.

We do? if so, Does Ashley have it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 06:01:52 pm

Quote from: Taricus on October 31, 2011, 05:55:37 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 04:42:01 pm

Taricus, examine and object that you can plausibly derive the schems from (easy since the party has one.) and you'll auto succeed.

We do? if so, Does Ashley have it?

I am disappoint.

In other news, Tarran fails to get a joke, Dom Fails to be shot, and Taric fails to get a turn period because he didn't do anything remotely interesting. Jury is still out on what James failed to do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on October 31, 2011, 06:05:23 pm

Hey, I just want to know if I have to risk getting a kick to the nuts :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 31, 2011, 06:10:48 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 06:01:52 pm

In other news, Tarran fails to get a joke,

Damn.

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Dom Fails to be shot,

Good for Serious. Good for him.

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and Taric fails to get a turn period because he didn't do anything remotely interesting.

Yay! /random yay.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 31, 2011, 06:18:11 pm

...I wonder if I fail to fight mah shadow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 09:04:52 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 23, 2011, 12:14:00 am

"So, anyone got some good jokes while we're waiting?"

[Talk 2] In a fit of brilliance you ask if Ash or her men know any good jokes, this seems slightly callous considering that two of them have been shot and Harry ain't looking so good. You feel as though you've lost whatever ground you gained by taking command there for a moment, thankfully however Jordan is too busy patching up Harry and Ash is too in control to punch you in the throat.

Tough room.

(Split loyalty effect canceled)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on October 22, 2011, 11:56:11 pm

Ok men, we can pretend to hold this truce, but we still have a mission to do, remember?

[Diplomacy 3+1+1 Motherless sons rep] Even in the face of Tarran's rather blithe deal with the devil you're able to keep both Jordan and Harry from killing him, no small feat considering your mission makes the very thought of a truce ludicrous. Still, with a bit of luck you can pull this off. You might have to break a few rules of honor, but then again you never agreed to anything and Smith isn't qualified in any way, shape, or form to act as your representative. [Happiness Jordan 3+1-1, Harry 5+1] Jordan's face sours and he ignores Tarran entirely while he tends Harry's gunshot sounds, you can sympathize with that, he has more cause to hate the thing than the rest of you combined. Harry nods slowly, he can at least see the tactical advantage that the appearance of honoring the truce would bring.

Still this is going to get interesting very quickly, you're sure of that... A pity you didn't have the time to finalize some of your weapon designs.

(Schematics added: Garou Repeating Cannon, 15mm bonding charges)

---

Dominique Wakeman

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"Probably, if you want to be wanderin' around these tunnels too," Dom said, looking at the wall where she kicked it and thinking hell yeah. "You'll be fine though. You're with me!" She thumped a fist to her collarbone and grinned. "If anyone on this team is good for keepin' the others safe, that's me." She knelt in front of the panel and started to open it. "It'll be dark in there, so we'll have to hold hands or somethin' so you don't get lost." Dom turned to him. "So let's say we do run across some poor slob. Should we bring 'em back to boss or what?"

You inspect the maintenance hatch, these things were built to be unobtrusive and -like most tech designed to be handled by work crews- all but unbreakable. All you have to do is either have the magnetic key for its reader (something that usually broke the week after the door was installed) or hit it really hard in the right spot. [Observation 3] Hmm... You're pretty sure it's this corner, pretty sure. [Strength 1 (bonus negated)] [End 4+1] You curse at it as your palm impacts at a bad angle and slips sideways, twisting your wrist awkwardly against the metal. You're unharmed but that definitely wasn't the correct spot.

[observation 3] Here maybe? [Str 4+1] You flat palm hits the panel with resounding force and it recesses another quarter of an inch, popping with the sweet sounding of grinding metal as you push it the rest of the way open. The shaft inside is as dark as anywhere else in this bloody place, it does however smell powerfully of sweat, urine, and excrement. Between that and the smell of the liquefying bio-suit behind you there's a fierce competition going for which will finally cause your sinuses to revolt.

You stick your head in the shaft and look both ways, on the left is the end of the passage where it intersects the wall of the corridor that the others in, on your right is a very scared looking man with dangerous looking short-barrel weapon pointed at your very favorite head. [reflex 5+1] Startled you whip your head back out of the hole just as a burning blast rips through the space you just occupied. From inside the passage you can hear the man coughing and gasping, apparently he just made himself a bit short of usable air with that little stunt.

---

Jordan Grey and Harry Nakamuno

With the silence from the corridor starting to approach five minutes Jordan starts treating Harry's worst injuries and jacking an additional power-cell into his feeder line. [Jordan Int 5+1, Dex 2+1+1, Fight 3+1, Luck 1 Treatment 11/20] The treatment goes fairly well, but the sniper rounds crush off pieces of Harry's armor into the wound, forcing Jordan to slow way down until he can remove them. It's slow, painful, and bloody work.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 23, 2011, 07:37:08 pm

James briefly thought "Oh CRAP that doesn't look good!" before he attempted to wake up, figuring out that something was horribly wrong again with his subconscious, and figuring that he was about to deal with his shadow again, he struggled with it for control of his body.

Right, you've seen enough hentai to know where this is going. Evil looking tentacles, dreamworld that you don't recognize, definitely time to get out of here and let... well actually you don't really know what will happen if you let your mind get devoured by evil tentacles. Still, getting out seems to be the best option. [Will 4] The ascent to consciousness is steep but not impossible, [observation 1] and after a long moment of concentration you open your eyes to the real world. Well that's unusual...

You aren't where you left you. Instead of being uncomfortably reclined against a wall in a room full of unidentified holo-graphic controls you're at the mouth of the intersection, a couple of short steps behind Tarran. Your punch-gun gauntleted fist held low, apparently ready to rush forwards and jab Tarran in the back. Regarding the appendage with a mixture of curiosity and fear you slowly unclench your hand and let it drop back to your side. There's no way this can be a good sig- [Mental duel, 3 point lead to win. Blight will 4, 3+1, 6, 5, 2= 23 Vs James Will 5+1, 3, 3+1, 3, 4=20] Your nose itches oddly for a moment and then the Other blindsides your mental defenses like a freight train. Her attack is a rushing sea of betrayal, fear, and anger, anger upon anger... but at the core of its core there is a single thread of hope. [Intuition 4+1] Something tells you that this is very important before her assault blasts away your hopelessly unprepared mental defenses and sucks you under, pulling you down into a maelstrom of trapped rage and fear.

When you open your eyes again you're in a monochrome room, bare except for three chairs and a stage at the far end. On the stage is a young man and woman, holding hands and staring into the others eyes in a way reserved for really bad movies. A man of middle height and almost perfectly average features stands beside the stage a long rod pointing at the couple as if instructing, his mouth frozen open mid-word.

"Bitch got you too, eh?" a familiar voice says from behind you. Surprised you whirl back around to find your more recognizable shadow standing beside you, looking much the worse for wear. Bleeding holes stain the front of his shirt and a large chunk is missing out of the side of his face. "Don't look at me like that, I wasn't planning on hosting a psychic kegger either."

"Wha?" you articulate scintillatingly.

"Yeah. That about sums it up" he chuckles darkly. "Don't even remember much what happened, she stole it from me." He says more softly without really meeting your eyes. "Happened fast, she cornered me here and... ripped me to shreds. Took what she wanted and left the rest of me for dead in this prison of hers."

---

Spoiler: Schematic added:Garou Repeating Cannon (click to show/hide)

Research: Complete
Design: Complete
Required components: Industrial ML Bonder, Heavy rifle type body, Automatic Gauss weapon load system, welding tools, conducting elements, gauss rails.
Description: Originally designed by Ashley Fey the Garou is nothing short of genius. The base is made from an Industrial Multi-layer bonding cannon, a tool used to bond large sheets of metal for armored vehicles and spacecraft together. The cannon originally fired a massive 40mm modified shaped charge, designed to liquefy and inject a stream of molten metal straight through multiple layers of armor plate and bind them together. Ash's modifications reduce the size of the charge that can be fired to 15mm and reduce the penetrating power to a little under 4" of solid steel plate, they also lighten the weapon enough for it to be shouldered like a rifle, add a 15 round belt clip, and increase it's rate of fire to 3 charges per second.

Ammunition: 15mm bonding charges, , ,
15mm bonding charges, Required components: Metal working equipment, excited thermal paste or better explosive, contact detonators, metal.

Turn Recap (Yep, it's back)
Taric stood by Dom and drooled on himself
James lost a fight with his twisted sister and is languishing in his head
Tarran is failing to be charismatic
Serious is being badass and avoiding being shot
Ash is holding her men together

Jordan is patching Harry
Harry is getting patched

Blight is in control of James' body
The truce is in effect as of now

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Very Badly Damaged
Charge: Half Charge charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: South primary staff quarters, Exhausted.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. Controlled.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on October 31, 2011, 09:17:32 pm

"Guess where the fear eminated from. You go talk to him, I'll look around for a bit."

Explore the immediate area a bit more closely.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 31, 2011, 09:32:08 pm

Dom frowned at Taric. "Nice to see you take me getting almost shot in the face so lightly," she said sourly. I can't let that bastard keep his gun. She reached out with her mind to where she had seen him and focused on his gun. She could probably rip it away pretty easily. Once she did that, she'd grab him, drag him out, and make him pay for even daring to take a shot at her.

I'm going to use a standard 150 lbs of force to fling his gun towards the left end of the passage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on October 31, 2011, 09:33:51 pm

"Someone, be ready to grab me if I get shot. I'll see if they're lying bastards or not, by the most obvious way possible: moving across the sniper's line of sight. Be ready to grab me because I don't plan on dying. At least not for... oh, an hour or so."

Sprint across the hall back-and-fourth once, then merely run across the hall next time, then return to Ashley's group with a walk.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 31, 2011, 10:38:39 pm

"Ouch... Looks like she- Wait. Wait, wait, wait. If your're my shadow then, in the name of Christ, who is she?! I tried to fight back for contorl of my body, but she overpowered me. However, maybe if we combine forces we can beat her. Wait a minute... the fungus... OH GOD I THINK SHE'S MY CANCER! We have to take her down..."

Fight back again, trying to convince my real shadow to help.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 10:57:14 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 31, 2011, 10:38:39 pm

"Ouch... Looks like she- Wait. Wait, wait, wait. If your're my shadow then, in the name of Christ, who is she?! I tried to fight back for contorl of my body, but she overpowered me. However, maybe if we combine forces we can beat her. Wait a minute... the fungus... OH GOD I THINK SHE'S MY CANCER! We have to take her down..."

The bleeding image of you gestures in helpless weariness "She's me and you, and Dominique. You've got self-induced multiple personality disorder and one of them is a chick, we're both shadows of you until we can take control... and then, well then you'll be a shadow of her." He shakes his head and coughs bloodily. "I can't leave, someone has to stay down here in the mindworks and keep your plumbing working... The infection is spreading, whether it is linked to her or not I don't know, but I lack the strength to slow it down now." He grimaces and touches the missing chunk of his face. "You don't have many options, you've either got to beat her straight up and hope she doesn't destroy us from within, or you've got to... reason with her somehow."

He stops for a moment before dragging a couple ragged breaths. "The infection, it reacted very strongly shortly before you lost consciousness. I don't know why, I was kind of fighting for my existence at the time."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 31, 2011, 11:06:13 pm

James groaned. "Hey, Dom-me-shadow! Just taking control of me and going won;t help you. You're outnumbered and outgunned, and you'll just be slain on the spot. I ave knowledge, and I have memories... You need me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on October 31, 2011, 11:07:43 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 31, 2011, 11:06:13 pm

James groaned. "Hey, Dom-me-shadow! Just taking control of me and going won;t help you. You're outnumbered and outgunned, and you'll just be slain on the spot. I ave knowledge, and I have memories... You need me."

((She can't hear you right now anymore than you could hear the Shadow before when it was just the two of you. At this point you are essentially a Shadow personality, and she's in control.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 31, 2011, 11:12:23 pm

Fine, do that and try to pull her in to talk, if even just for a moment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on October 31, 2011, 11:15:42 pm

"Keep up the good work doc" Ashley is ready in case of the other side being treacherous

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on November 02, 2011, 07:12:03 am

dude, soon you will find out your damn cancer have an personality  :P

on another note this would be an awesome book.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 03, 2011, 09:57:07 pm

Obligatory bump >.> <.<

I SHALL NOT LET YOU OVERTHROW ME AS BUMPER!!!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 04, 2011, 01:05:52 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 03, 2011, 09:57:07 pm

Obligatory bump >.> <.<

I SHALL NOT LET YOU OVERTHROW ME AS BUMPER!!!!!

Don't worry, I'm on it. Needed internet access and timeblock of sufficient size.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 04, 2011, 02:54:48 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 31, 2011, 09:33:51 pm

"Someone, be ready to grab me if I get shot. I'll see if they're lying bastards or not, by the most obvious way possible: moving across the sniper's line of sight. Be ready to grab me because I don't plan on dying. At least not for... oh, an hour or so."

Sprint across the hall back-and-fourth once, then merely run across the hall next time, then return to Ashley's group with a walk.

You decide to check whether the snipers are still firing in the silliest manner possible, jumping directly into their line of fire.
Despite providing a target that most people would have a difficult time resisting no bullets fly past or through you the first time, the second time, or even the third time you dash back across the corridor. Short of dancing the Macarena in the middle of the hall you can't think of a better way to determine whether they're going to shoot you or not. Unless of course they want to trap you midway through the corridor and butcher you when you don't have any cover.

Well there's a morbid thought.

That thought however is interrupted however when you catch a glimpse of James on your trip back to Ashley. He looks surprisingly murderous for a person whose expressions thus far wouldn't have been out of place on a golden retriever. Before you can ask him what's up however he drops to his knees, clutching his skull in both hands. Damnit, not again.

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on October 31, 2011, 11:15:42 pm

"Keep up the good work doc" Ashley is ready in case of the other side being treacherous

You keep a ready stance while Tarran tests whether the snipers are going to hold their fire or not, and even after he's passed through twice without incident you don't let your focus waver. As Tarran walks back however it would seem that the "Father" is genuine about his claim of truce, for now at least. That creature was one to break a promise whenever it had the greatest advantage, not simply because it could. It moved for advantage, the question was what advantage did it want this time?

Of course in the same vein there was the question of whether or not Tarran's team could be allowed to give it the advantage it sought.

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Jordan Grey, Harry Nakamuno

[Jordan Int 2+1, Dex 4+1, Fight 3+1, Luck 2+1 Treatment 26/20] (Harry Health +10) Jordan closes the worst of the injuries, removing the shrapnel and staunching the bleeding before applying heavy pads to sit under the armor and protect the wound for chafing more than is unavoidable. Harry tests the bandaging and stretches experimentally before slipping back into his armor carefully. People keep getting shot like this and they're going to be stich than flesh.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on October 31, 2011, 09:17:32 pm

"Guess where the fear eminated from. You go talk to him, I'll look around for a bit."

Explore the immediate area a bit more closely.

After she nearly got her eyebrows fried off you tell Dominique to go talk to whoever just shot at her while you look around. This is not received terribly well, particularly considering the fact that "looking around" is clearly impossible given the fact that you're blind as a bin full of dead cavefish right now. Instead you set about reconfiguring your modified laser rifle back into light source so you have something to look around with. [Mechanics 2+1-2, Dark] You fiddle with the laser barrel in the dark but you mad skills continue to abandon you. Other than crossing a pair of wires and depleting what charge was left in the rifle you're unable to make any progress on the problem.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 31, 2011, 09:32:08 pm

Dom frowned at Taric. "Nice to see you take me getting almost shot in the face so lightly," she said sourly. I can't let that bastard keep his gun. She reached out with her mind to where she had seen him and focused on his gun. She could probably rip it away pretty easily. Once she did that, she'd grab him, drag him out, and make him pay for even daring to take a shot at her.

Taric may be able to take your near death experience in stride but you can't let that kind of thing slide. You duck your head back into the maintenance shaft, noting the surprisingly acrid air that the weapon left in its wake while you get a fix on the guy's gun. [Heavy manipulation, 150, 4+1-1] (-10 Stamina) To his surprise and your satisfaction the short barreled cannon flies out of his hands and clatters in the other end of the maintenance tunnel.

He squeaks inarticulately.

Grimacing at the stench you lower yourself into the maintenance level and walk the three short strides to grab the terrified man by his collar and drag him back with you. [Str 2+1+1 Vs Str 2-1] You're not unnecessarily rough with him but he barely makes any resistance as you drag him bodily back out of the shaft and back up into the room with Taric.

Once out of the pit you grab him firmly by his lapels and shake him vigorously. "Who the hell do you think you're shooting at!" You yell at point blank range. Then the terrified man does something unexpected.

He starts crying and hugging you.
You're no longer entirely sure how to respond.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 31, 2011, 11:12:23 pm

Fine, do that and try to pull her in to talk, if even just for a moment.

You're running out of ideas and options, whatever you're going to do you'd wager that you got less than a minute before she starts raising hell in your body. If anything happens you may have a devil of a time explaining how bad you managed to possess good you and stick you with neutral you so that good you couldn't fight bad you. Jesus, it's enough to give you a headache just thinking about it. [Intuition 4]
 
Wait, headache? That might just work...

   "Wait a moment," you say to your bleeding double as you start working out the logistics of your plan "when you warned me about the brain fungus, how did you get me down here?"
   He blinks once in surprise and the concentrates as if trying to remember some obscure fact. "Neural crossovers, made you interpret muscle commands as intense pain. It builds on itself as the body starts to shake, eventual-"
   You interrupt the neuro-science educational special, you don't have time to know why it works. "Can you do it again?"
   "Maybe... Need you to do the heavy lifting though."
   "Fine, just tell me what to do."

   Struggling out of his chair your double concentrates for a moment as he draws a pair of increasingly long wires out of literally nowhere. "I'm going to direct, all you have to do is press the wires together. You'll be providing the will behind the splice so whatever you do don't let go."
   "That's it?"
   "Well, you'll be in as much agony as she is during this process. You just need to hold on until your body starts shutting down systems in order to protect itself." He shrugs and then winces as the motion tears one of the rents in his flesh back open.
   "Oh."
   "Ready?"
   You nod. Just hang on, that's all you have to do. You grab a wire firmly in either hand, take a deep breath, and Jam them together.

[End 3,6,5,2,4 = 20 Vs Will 1,2,2+1,3+1 = 10] Pain and light fill the room, leaving you clutching a pair of wires that burn into your flesh like brands. The assault however catches Her offguard, shock, alarm, and frustration filter dimly down as the architecture of the memory you're inhabiting begins to crack under pressure. Your own will resolves as she begins to give, making you bare your teeth in pain and defiance as you begin to drag her back down where she belongs. You're aware of the room beginning to flicker and dim at the edges of your vision, becoming fuzzy and indistinct as the pain in your mind begins to consume you.

The pain ends abruptly and leaves you reeling and disoriented. Your double catches you before you can fall over sideways, stabilizing you as you recover you wits. "Easy, it's over." He says before looking around at the walls mistrustingly. "She's here."

---


Turn Recap
Taric is playing with his weapon in public
James knocked himself out
Tarran is cha-chaing in the hall
Dominique is being cried on
Ash is at the ready

Jordan is cleaning up his kit
Harry is patched

James, his double, and his evil twin are all back in his noggin
The truce is in effect


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 30/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x8 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E32, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: South primary staff quarters, Exhausted.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. unconscious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 04, 2011, 02:59:56 pm

Taric grabbed the hand cannon, before responding to dom and the man hugging her: "...What?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 04, 2011, 03:01:55 pm

Quote from: Taricus on November 04, 2011, 02:59:56 pm

Taric grabbed the hand cannon, before responding to dom and the man hugging her: "...What?"

Dude, you don't even know where it is. It's at the other end of a maintenance shaft, in the dark. Not unless you can give me a valid reason why you can suddenly see in the dark will I allow this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 04, 2011, 03:03:58 pm

Ah bugger :P

New action: Replace the current power unit in the rifle with a new one, then look over the Piru to see if there's any improvements I could make to it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 03:05:07 pm

"Well, at the very least, they aren't shooting at us yet."

"James, you okay?" Tarran says as he pokes James' head. "What's wrong James?"

Poke James in random spots on his head unless he wakes up.

Yes, I am doing a filter action for now. Because logically my guy wouldn't leave James for more exciting things.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 04, 2011, 03:06:32 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 03:05:07 pm

Poke James in random spots on his head unless he wakes up.[/b]

I love this version of medical treatment. Poke it until it gets better.  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 03:09:03 pm

Well it's a mental problem so poking is the only real thing I can do besides hacking his brain with some sort of computer or messing around with Psionics, which did not turn out so well last time.

In addition, my character does not know what's wrong.

Finally, *POKE*.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2011, 03:14:53 pm

I find it funny that I'm the only one of the original trio referred to by my username rather than my character name. :P

Dom had to almost physically restrain herself from breaking this guy's nose so hard it would rip the cartilage off his face, and counted to five silently. It didn't help. Finally, after another moment she shoved him off and drew the Abassy on him, taking a step back to get even more distance as she flicked on the laser sight. She didn't need it to know where he was at, but she wanted him to see that she was armed. "I have a heavy pistol aimed at you. Tell me every-fuckin'-thing right now. Who are you, what is this place, what the fuck happened with those bio-suits, the lot." She moved the pistol down slightly. "Or I'll blow your goddamn knees out for starters. I'm not fucking around." She might have been a bit kinder towards him had he not taken a shot at her earlier, but between the ants, the meteor wreck, and almost getting killed by an Immortal before this shit even happened... saying she wasn't happy, cook lunch for the crew Dominique was an understatement.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on November 04, 2011, 03:17:14 pm

Dom has a man that has shot at her crying on her.

...What?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 03:20:36 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2011, 03:14:53 pm

I find it funny that I'm the only one of the original trio referred to by my username rather than my character name. :P

I believe you need to rethink that statement.

Think: What is my character's name?

Then: What is my username?

 :P

Quote from: PyroDesu on November 04, 2011, 03:17:14 pm

Dom has a man that has shot at her crying on her.

...What?

Maybe he was hiding from the suit-people so long he was driven crazy and now he realizes Dom isn't one of them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2011, 03:21:44 pm

You don't count, boss, and you know it. *poke back!*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 03:23:16 pm

Well you did say Trio. Naturally, that counts me otherwise it would be a duo. *Planetary Poke*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 04, 2011, 03:24:19 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2011, 03:14:53 pm

I find it funny that I'm the only one of the original trio referred to by my username rather than my character name. :P

Mistake on my part, I apologize. Lot of names to catch in editting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2011, 03:26:36 pm

Nah, it's not a big deal. I just notice little things like that sometimes. ^^^

Also @Tarran: you don't count because I've never seen a game you're in that you didn't use Tarran as your name... >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 03:29:00 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2011, 03:26:36 pm

you don't count because I've never seen a game you're in that you didn't use Tarran as your name... >.>

In the Rise of Dragons RTD I used Acheran. And in the HARDCORE RTD I used "TARREN THE EVIL TWIN OF TARRAN".

So I guess I do count.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 04, 2011, 03:30:09 pm

One exception to the rule does not count. Need atleast three :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 03:37:52 pm

Rise of Dragons RTD: Acheran.
HARDCORE RTD: TARREN THE EVIL TWIN OF TARRAN.
A Dragon's Life: Duratan.
Blacktree Trail: Tarrin Salvor Smith.
Somniumstasis: 'Tarran' Johnson Williams Smith.
Roll to be Liberal: John Adams.

Yes two of them died before starting, but that's not my fault at all. And yes two are just corruptions of my name, but Taricus, consider that your name on this RTD is just a corruption too.

I likely could list more, if it weren't for the fact that I haven't exactly joined a whole lot of RTDs lately.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2011, 03:41:07 pm

I think the only game in which I used 'SeriousConcentrate' as my name was "You All Wake Up In A Cryochamber" and only because our characters were pretty much blank slates, and if anyone pressed the issue and I'd have claimed his name was actually Jim Bronson but since he had amnesia he didn't remember that. >.> I think I also only used the initials SC twice, once as Solomon Crane in a gang-type RTD that died on the second turn and once as Steven... Chambers, probably, in a L4D RTD. That also died on it's second turn...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 04, 2011, 05:58:28 pm

James distracted her by talking about how his being conscious would help her, then jumping three-quarters of the way through the talking into the conscious spot. He woke up to Tarran poking me. "I have a problem. The Technocracy had been mentally torturing me when I woke up on that ship and they left something behind, basically turning my subconscious sentient. IT occasional ate psionic attacks. This would be fine, except it ate most of the orientation Dom gave me... which turned into a horrid hostile subconscious of its own mixed with me and Dom. I have basically two other personalities in my head right now, and it's... not safe, to say the least. And to make it worse, something went wrong and I also have a fungus in my brain which will (according to my first subconscious) drive me insane in three weeks and kill me in four... God, my mind is messed up..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 04, 2011, 06:24:25 pm

I think I have only used wolfchild for a character, when the GM specifically stated it was going to be you're username to make things easier for them.

"Tarran, we need to talk, this THING, that offered you a deal, will keep that deal until it get'[s what it wants, and then it will screw you over, probably to put you into one of those suits or whatever, trust me, it breaks it's word, but only when there is an advantage for it in there" While saying this, ashley calls the doc over to see if he can figure out what is wrong with james

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 06:34:33 pm

"Okay, if you say so. So, what do you think we should do to prevent it from trying to take advantage of us? Put some explosives on something important like a power source, armory, etc?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 04, 2011, 08:53:11 pm

"That is in fact, very close to my actual plan, you see this, thing, is huge as far as programs go, it is forced to be distributed, so, step one is cutting it off from it's self, hell that might even be enough"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 09:06:14 pm

"Wait, this 'father' is a computer? How do you know that?"

((I do hope I didn't forget something obvious.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 04, 2011, 09:37:18 pm

"Because, he and the group I work with have history, and he betrayed us"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 09:44:12 pm

"Really? When were you going to tell me about this exactly...? And how nasty was the betrayal?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 04, 2011, 09:51:27 pm

"I was going to tell you when trust was exchanged mutually, and the scale of betrayal, IT tried to make us all slaves"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 10:08:14 pm

"Oh come on Ash, what do I have to do to earn your trust anyway?

...Whatever. Anyway, it tried to make you slaves? So how much do you know about what is going on around here exactly?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 04, 2011, 10:13:24 pm

"-Look I am sorry for distrusting you, it just did not seem right, you see it is not just my own things I was telling you about, and I actualy don\t know exactly what he is doing here, it was a very different strategy he used on us"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 10:16:24 pm

"What kind of strategy?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 04, 2011, 10:24:30 pm

"Well, obviously it tried to get us to like him, and then it pulled a blinder, telling us we should serve it, heh, actually I Have no idea how it thought trading one slavery for another was worth fighting for, it seems to have refined it's strategy now, because it is actualy working for one thing"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 11:59:48 am

So, you guys 'n gals done chatting? Can't really tell and I don't want to cut you off.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 08, 2011, 02:34:33 pm

Yes, pretty much, considering we're both active and yet haven't posted in this thread for 4 days.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 02:56:50 pm

Hey, Wolfchild's ending was rather ambiguous, particularly since she didn't have an action of her own added. Merely a party delegated action.

You almost come close to perhaps considering the possibility of hurting my vague emotional meanderings that could loosely be termed feelings by insinuating that I'm ignoring you.
Turn soon, Perhaps two if everyone can post fast.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 08, 2011, 03:05:00 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 02:56:50 pm

You almost come close to perhaps considering the possibility of hurting my vague emotional meanderings that could loosely be termed feelings by insinuating that I'm ignoring you.

Uh... huh.

Quote from: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 02:56:50 pm

Turn soon, Perhaps two if everyone can post fast.

:o

EVERYONE REFRESH THE PAGE EVERY FIVE MINUTES FOR GREAT JUSTICEEEE!

/Not really serious but kinda serious at the same time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 03:06:57 pm

I'm keeping an eye on it, no worries.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 03:11:29 pm

Woah I'm takin' a shower first because a smell like a dead horse. It'll be at 20 or so before I get started.

So at least go to bathroom or grab something to eat first, don't want you dying on your computer and holding the turns up longer than my burgeoning semblance of a life is. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 03:16:38 pm

Hey, I got nothing to do until 3:30 when I have to drive a friend to college, and then I'll be at the computer lab from 4:00 until 5:15 when it's time to go home... Also, when taking a shower, the most important thing to remember is to not get any water on you whatsoever, it can ruin your entire day. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 04:15:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 03:16:38 pm

Hey, I got nothing to do until 3:30 when I have to drive a friend to college, and then I'll be at the computer lab from 4:00 until 5:15 when it's time to go home... Also, when taking a shower, the most important thing to remember is to not get any water on you whatsoever, it can ruin your entire day. :(

...Wha?

Anyway,
Switching modem over to other computer and running turn.

Also, it would seem that both iterations of the mental instability mechanic have failed miserably. Trol was Trol and never tried to help himself (though nobody tried to help him either), and James well... James rarely acts in a manner that is conducive to the furtherance of his own life.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 04:16:39 pm

What, so our crazy insane people have short lives? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 04:20:22 pm

It does appear to be a marginally more fatal phenomena than I had originally planned.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 04:21:22 pm

Ah well. Can't all be emotionless hypersexuals like me :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 08, 2011, 06:18:35 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 04:15:17 pm

Anyway,
Switching modem over to other computer and running turn.

Also, it would seem that both iterations of the mental instability mechanic have failed miserably. Trol was Trol and never tried to help himself (though nobody tried to help him either), and James well... James rarely acts in a manner that is conducive to the furtherance of his own life.

LEEEEEROOOOOOOOOYY JAAAAMMMMEEESSSSS!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 06:24:16 pm

Okay almost done. Finishing touches now.

2 people succeeded admirably.
2 people were boring
1 person engaged in Fun

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 06:26:48 pm

‼FUN‼ Was Powder.

Sucess was Tarran and Dom.

Boring was Ashley amd Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 08, 2011, 06:27:06 pm

*cough cough* James encountered Fun, obviously. *cough cough*
Aw, Ninja'd.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 06:30:50 pm

Do I get a bonus if three of them are right Draig? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 06:50:52 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 04, 2011, 03:05:07 pm

"Well, at the very least, they aren't shooting at us yet."

"James, you okay?" Tarran says as he pokes James' head. "What's wrong James?"

Poke James in random spots on his head unless he wakes up.

James may be having yet another episode in his award winning series of strange problems but at least nobody decided to put holes in you, it might not be much but you'll take your victories where you can get them. Counting your blessings by name and number you kneel beside James and -for lack of a better option- poke him in the head repeatedly. [Luck 3] Aside from getting cold sweat mixed with the residue from the lake that James went scum-diving in on your finger, nothing happens. You're not unduly surprised.

---

Ashely Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on November 04, 2011, 06:24:25 pm

"Tarran, we need to talk, this THING, that offered you a deal, will keep that deal until it get'[s what it wants, and then it will screw you over, probably to put you into one of those suits or whatever, trust me, it breaks it's word, but only when there is an advantage for it in there" While saying this, ashley calls the doc over to see if he can figure out what is wrong with james

You raise in eyebrow in a mild state of what-the-hell as Captain Smith begins poking his collapsed teammate in the head. Before he can do something actually harmful to the poor man you tap Jordan on the shoulder and ask him to look James over again while you have a word with Tarran. He grimaces but nods anyway, surprising, you would have expected him to make some disparaging joke about treating the same patient twice for a problem that isn't there.

While Jordan is occupied with James you draw Tarran aside, he at least needs to know something of the massive goddamn danger this thing poses. That and the fact that you have zero intention of honoring the truce in the long run.

---

Jordan Grey

Grumbling inclemently under his breath Jordan activates his medical implants and begins the tedious process of attempting to pinpoint exactly what the non-existent problem was. [Perception 4+1] Beyond what should be a painful burning throb from his current injuries as well as minor secondary infections there isn't anything wrong with him, sure he needs some R&R but then again who here didn't... wait a moment...

All the reads for his brain chemistry were askew with no good reason, but that was nothing new and there was no injury to suggest that it could be treated. The weird thing was that the implants were noticing erratic changes in the weight of the patient, no greater than three percent but still quite noticeable. 

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on November 04, 2011, 03:03:58 pm

Replace the current power unit in the rifle with a new one, then look over the Piru to see if there's any improvements I could make to it.

Mildly irked and the weapon's behavior you replace the power cell, you don't really need to see right now anyway. While Dom is busy blowing the knees off random strangers you can think about making some upgrades to your gear... Unable to see you mull the designs for the Piru rifle over in your head... [Mechanics 4+1] Working from memory you slot components in and out, theorizing wildly as you go. Hmm, in theory it would be possible to adjust the rail bore and chamber size dynamically with each shot, you'd need to look at the innards of one to see if you could actually pull it off but it might be worth it.

Spoiler: Research Note: Universal Bore Rifle (click to show/hide)

Design Notes: Gauss weapons are fitted for maximum efficiency with a single caliber of round, smaller rounds result in tumbling and damage to the interior of the weapon. Taric however believes it possible to design a chamber that could adjust it's magnetic field to allow for the firing of smaller and perhaps even larger rounds, making the weapon capable of firing most any form of ferric projectile.
Components required: More research required
Next step in research: Disassemble a Piru Rifle

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2011, 03:14:53 pm

Dom had to almost physically restrain herself from breaking this guy's nose so hard it would rip the cartilage off his face, and counted to five silently. It didn't help. Finally, after another moment she shoved him off and drew the Abassy on him, taking a step back to get even more distance as she flicked on the laser sight. She didn't need it to know where he was at, but she wanted him to see that she was armed. "I have a heavy pistol aimed at you. Tell me every-fuckin'-thing right now. Who are you, what is this place, what the fuck happened with those bio-suits, the lot." She moved the pistol down slightly. "Or I'll blow your goddamn knees out for starters. I'm not fucking around." She might have been a bit kinder towards him had he not taken a shot at her earlier, but between the ants, the meteor wreck, and almost getting killed by an Immortal before this shit even happened... saying she wasn't happy, cook lunch for the crew Dominique was an understatement.

Enough of this clingy bastard's antics, he'd just tried to shoot you, something that kind of exempts him from the list of people that get to hug you. [Str 3+2] Driving your fist into his stomach you slam him back up against the wall and point your gun at his chest, delivering your ultimatum as he staggers and wheezes for breath. [Jake Will 6] Despite probably having been pretty severely traumatized recently and being a crying huggy type he's actually able to pull himself together speak fairly intelligibly.

   "My name is... Jake, Jake Fern." He wheezes out as he clutches his stomach in pain. "This is the research facility Delphi, please don't kill me... need to breathe..."
   You grunt your assent in the dark and lower the laser sight to rest on his knees, giving him a moment to recover from you punching him in the gut. He's at least trying, that much at least merits you shooting him somewhere non-vital first.
   It takes him a couple seconds before he can stand up straight and breathe normally, but he continues speaking as soon as he is able. "I don't know what happened, was at a party, baby shower. They came at us without warning; I'd never seen anything like them before... I just worked cleaning detail, made sure the labs were scrubbed and sanitized after the researchers were done for the day." The man wiped his eyes and peered into the darkness, missing the approximate location of your head by about six inches as he attempts to look at you in the dark. "After the attack it was chaos, the survivors banded together. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it got bloody." His hands clench it tight fists and his voice takes on a tired note of bitterness. "It got very bloody when we found out that the researchers made those things... It wasn't an attack, one of them just fucked up their experiments..."
   "That's nice," you say, your voice conveying the very antithesis of nice. "But why the fuck are you shooting at me?"
   He cringes slightly at your tone. "Thought you were one of them, coming to get me... I've been locked up with the others in a dark hole for more than a year now" he says, his voice growing ragged and tearful again "we gave up hope of rescue months ago. Never expected to find anyone when I was sent up here to scout... but you..." He drops to his knees and starts crying again.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 04, 2011, 05:58:28 pm

James distracted her by talking about how his being conscious would help her, then jumping three-quarters of the way through the talking into the conscious spot.

   Okay, plan: start talking to her the instant she appears, promise much, give little, and get out as soon as you can. Yeah, nothing can go wrong with this, it can work, it has to work.
   "You have a plan for this?" Your shadow asks as it eyes the odd room apprehensively.
   "I'll distract here with a few promises and then run away."
   "Attempt charm her and flee? Good plan. Ha ha, everybody laugh." he says, looking at you somewhat worriedly now. "Now what's your real plan?"
   "That is my real plan."
   "We're screwed aren't we?"

You're saved from answering that question honestly by Her arrival, somewhat unspectacularly bursting in through the door. You're briefly distracted by your mind wondering why she bothers to use the door if this is a dream.

   "What have you DONE?!" she yells at you as she approaches, outrage and hate etched in her every feature and movement.
   Okay, get her off balance somehow and then flee. [Diplomacy 2+1 Vs Blight Will 2] "I called you here to discuss a peace, and perhaps an exchange."
   She stares at you for a moment, clearly surprised by this turn of events. "What exchange?"
   You think for a moment, your plan really hadn't gotten much in depth than charm. "If you don't do anything that I would object to while using it I will allow you partial use of my body." Yeah right, when pigs fly. If she appears to actually consider this you're getting the hell out of Dodge.
   "I..." She stops and thinks for a minute, the rage dying for a moment. And a moment is all you need.
 
[Will 5 Vs Blight Will 5+1] You release the coiled spring of will that should shoot you straight back into the captain's chair of your skull, and for a moment if feels as though it just might work. Then She realizes what you're trying to do and clamps down on you like a white hot mental vice grip, grabbing you by the collar and lifting you up off your feet even as she anchors you to your lower brain.

   "I almost believed!" She screams at point blank range. "I will tear you apart, stake you down, and burn you until you cry for me to save you. You will beg for me to let the darkness devour you!"
   Plan B would be really good here if you'd bothered to plan that far ahead, as it stands however it looks like Dom-You is- [Intuition 5] That's it. That's the master plan. "Ha! Tear me apart? You couldn't even beat me when I was surprised, what hope can you possibly have against a man like me? You're just little girl pretending to be all big, now put on a dress and make me a sandwich."
   
[Blight Will 1] Her eyes bug out of her skull as your words percolate through to the part of her brain donated by Dominique's personality. Roaring incoherent profanity and wrath she hurls you thirty feet into the other side of the room, smashing your back against the wall hard enough to make you doubt the intelligence of this course of action. She advances on you the instant you start to pick yourself up, giving you enough time for one fervent prayer before she deals you an uppercut that you can feel splintering both sides of your jawbone before it drives you unconscious.

You wake up to Jordan inspecting you again, it's getting mildly creepy to wake up to his face every time you fall unconscious but right now you don't really care. You're back in control of your own body and your incredibly painful plan without planning worked. You look around for Tarran and find him occupied talking to Ashley, damnit. Lacking a more readily available person you grab Jordan's arm and apprise him of your situation. He looks at you like you're insane.

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Turn Recap
Taric might be back in his groove
James knocked himself out... again.
Tarran is talking with Ash
Dominique is threatening to kneecap a janitor
Ash is talking with Tarran

Jordan is listening to James Speak Madness
Harry is patched

James has regained control of his body
Your Escort will arrive next turn


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 30/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: South primary staff quarters, Exhausted.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

   
 
   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 08, 2011, 06:57:09 pm

*facepalm* Wait, I already told that to y- argh... Lemme see those readings. Grab the readings from Jordan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 06:59:58 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 08, 2011, 06:57:09 pm

*facepalm* Wait, I already told that to y- argh... Lemme see those readings. Grab the readings from Jordan.

Dude implants, you can't see the readings, they're projected onto the back of his retina. Taking them away would be painful and would be considered and aggressive maneuver.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 08, 2011, 07:00:49 pm

Oh. Rip his eyes off

Attempt to get him to tell me what his readings were.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 07:01:54 pm

XD. On a side note I guess I looked at the wrong weapon for the needle rifle concept. Still, glad to know I have a full armoury to look at.

"Hey Dom, what's that guy saying?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 07:03:01 pm

Quote from: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 07:01:54 pm

"Hey Dom, what's that guy saying?"

You're in the room with her, she dragged him back up into the room with you. Your ears are not impaired by darkness.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:06:24 pm

Wow, Powder beat everyone to first response. :3

"So you and your buddies fucked it all up and now we gotta haul your asses out of trouble, is that right?" Dom said, clearly not happy about the prospect at all. "Well then, I'm going to need real info. How many of these damn things are there, how many survivors are there, are any of them as trigger happy as your dumb ass, where are they, and do any of them know the best way to put an end to those bio-suits?" She kept the revolver steady. "Keep in mind three things before you say shit. One, I can see you. You can't see me. Two, I just want to remind you that this pistol here, the one I'M holding, is aimed at you, and I can shoot you anywhere I please for any reason I please any time I want. Three, I'm sure you remember how your gun just flew out of your hands and away from you a minute ago. That was also me." She let the words hang in the air; after a moment, he would definitely remember that she hadn't come anywhere near him when that had happened. "So think about what you're going to tell me very carefully, or I'll hand you over to my friend Taric and trust me, while I can cripple or kill you, you don't want to know what he could do to you. I'm the only person between the two of you. What's it going to be, Jake?"

Harshest threat I could think of. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 08, 2011, 07:08:40 pm

"look, i think we should play along, but also look for where we need to go" As soon as is reasonably convenient for everyone, look for the facilities communications system (communications with the outside)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 07:10:35 pm

My God. Tarran is the one holding us up.

I didn't think that would ever happen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:12:51 pm

And after he was yelling at the rest of us to refresh every five minutes, too. :P Taric needs a real action, too, though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 07:14:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:12:51 pm

And after he was yelling at the rest of us to refresh every five minutes, too. :P Taric needs a real action, too, though...

You're right, I just wanted to give Tarran a hard time since I NEVER get to do that. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:16:41 pm

True. You could technically roll with Taric's current action if you wanted to just have Dom yell at him too for not paying attention, although that would undermine her threat and we'd end up with a situation like trying to enter New Hensfield. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 07:18:14 pm

Hey, If I want him to help me find some power armour, THEN DAMMIT I'M DOING THAT!

"Be gentle with the bastard Dom. He could guide us around if he's telling the truth, which he will do if I'm here."

Taric turned to to Jake:
"Anything in this facility that we can use against these things? Would help you stay aliiive..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:21:07 pm

Dom looked over at Taric. "So basic wounds only if he doesn't answer us? I can still break a few fingers or dislocate his elbow or something," she offered.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 08, 2011, 07:23:51 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 07:10:35 pm

My God. Tarran is the one holding us up.

I didn't think that would ever happen.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:12:51 pm

And after he was yelling at the rest of us to refresh every five minutes, too. :P Taric needs a real action, too, though...

Hey, hey, I was busy TRYING to land a plane in KSP with the C-7 Flight Pack. Apparently, though, the landing wheels have explosives on the bottom (not really, but it sure feels like it) that detonate whenever they land and are thus useless causing everyone to die in a fire every single goddamn time. >_>

"We should find Dom and Taric first.

Oh, hey James, what happened?"

Whenever possible without being awkward, go looking for Taric and Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 07:48:13 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:21:07 pm

Dom looked over at Taric. "So basic wounds only if he doesn't answer us? I can still break a few fingers or dislocate his elbow or something," she offered.

"Don't rough him up too bad though. I still need him in one piece..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Spartan on November 08, 2011, 08:57:42 pm

Just out of curiosity. How could I get in the game faster? Hero or Villain?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 09:09:01 pm

Hero, no open villain spots right now. There are (I believe) three people in the wings for hero-cards. Ahra, (somebody very forgettable), PyroDesu.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 09:16:26 pm

Poor Talarion. ;_;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 09:37:30 pm

Hey at least I remembered that he existed, that's better than nothing right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 09:38:48 pm

^^^ I know. I'm just waiting around for stuff to develop in You are King, and things like that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Spartan on November 08, 2011, 09:46:35 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 09:09:01 pm

Hero, no open villain spots right now. There are (I believe) three people in the wings for hero-cards. Ahra, (somebody very forgettable), PyroDesu.

Hero it is. I'll get a character sheet in soon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 10:38:21 pm

Running turn now.

I think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2011, 11:55:20 pm

James Evan and Jordan Grey

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 08, 2011, 07:00:49 pm

Attempt to get him to tell me what his readings were.

Despite the fact that he still thinks you're crazy, or at least thinks the fact that you have a tendency to fall unconscious only to wake up and start speaking without warning is creepy, you feel obliged to ask what he learned from this scan of your body. Any information is helpful, particularly if it could help fight at least one of the strange things that have decided to infest your head.
Jordan stares at you with a mixture of concern and vague apprehension before he snaps out of it. "Nothing much, your neurals are still unusual but without a baseline they're useless." He pauses briefly, apparently undecided on whether he should share something. "The only unusual thing I picked up is probably a technical problem that I'll take a look at later, it's not exactly probably that your biology could effect it."
You look at him expectantly and he shrugs. "Your weight appears to in a state of flux, the deviations aren't great but they are noticeable on the reads."

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on November 08, 2011, 07:08:40 pm

"look, i think we should play along, but also look for where we need to go" As soon as is reasonably convenient for everyone, look for the facilities communications system (communications with the outside)

Tarran's man seems to be recovering alright, hopefully much improved by not being poked in the head while he slept. Still need to actually get on mission though, burning out communications is the first step... [Int 1 Bonus negated] Unfortunately you don't have the first clue where you'd even begin to look for the rig on a facility like this.

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Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 08, 2011, 07:23:51 pm

"We should find Dom and Taric first.

Oh, hey James, what happened?"

Whenever possible without being awkward, go looking for Taric and Dom.

Ash needs to blow something up, you need to grab Hoke, grab your ship, and get out. Hell you'll sort the details later, right now you need to grab Dom and Taric and get them over here. They should still be exploring down south, and judging by the fact that you haven't heard a protracted gun-fight yet you'd guess they're fine. You're about to head out to look for them when you notice Jordan helping James up to his feet.

You ask him what happened.
He tells you.

You proceed to stare at him blankly while trying to determine whether "I've got an evil girl in my head" is meant to be a joke or not. 

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Dominique Wakeman and Taric Sizier

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:06:24 pm

"So you and your buddies fucked it all up and now we gotta haul your asses out of trouble, is that right?" Dom said, clearly not happy about the prospect at all. "Well then, I'm going to need real info. How many of these damn things are there, how many survivors are there, are any of them as trigger happy as your dumb ass, where are they, and do any of them know the best way to put an end to those bio-suits?" She kept the revolver steady. "Keep in mind three things before you say shit. One, I can see you. You can't see me. Two, I just want to remind you that this pistol here, the one I'M holding, is aimed at you, and I can shoot you anywhere I please for any reason I please any time I want. Three, I'm sure you remember how your gun just flew out of your hands and away from you a minute ago. That was also me." She let the words hang in the air; after a moment, he would definitely remember that she hadn't come anywhere near him when that had happened. "So think about what you're going to tell me very carefully, or I'll hand you over to my friend Taric and trust me, while I can cripple or kill you, you don't want to know what he could do to you. I'm the only person between the two of you. What's it going to be, Jake?"

Quote from: Taricus on November 08, 2011, 07:18:14 pm

"Be gentle with the bastard Dom. He could guide us around if he's telling the truth, which he will do if I'm here."

Taric turned to to Jake:
"Anything in this facility that we can use against these things? Would help you stay aliiive..."

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2011, 07:21:07 pm

Dom looked over at Taric. "So basic wounds only if he doesn't answer us? I can still break a few fingers or dislocate his elbow or something," she offered.

Dominique and Taric tag team Jake in a way that would make any normal persona break out sweating. [Intimidation Auto-Success] Instead however he just laughs through his tears as if this was the funniest thing in the world. "You don't need threats, I wouldn't fucking care if you were a bunch of unchained terrorists... You're humans, you got in, so we can finally get out." He shakes his head in something approaching reverent disbelief "Anything I know I'll tell you, anything. The Voice that got out of the labs took control over our security systems, automated turrets, MASER screens, Deadhead forces, everything. Probably between fifty and a hundred deadheads left." The man pauses and knuckles his eyes, trying in vain to clear the afterimage from the earlier energy flash. "The... Immortals or Children, whatever it wants to call them... The scientists said they had about thirty finished before it got loose, but if their estimates are right there could be twice that if it figured out how to clone more. Now as to how many survivors there are... It's impossibly to say in a place this big, but after a year..." He shrugs sadly. "We survived down in the workers meeting hall because it doubled as a cafeteria for us, more than enough B-Rations to support the forty of us a couple years. The remaining human members of the security force and Harrison raided the armories from the military level to set us up with enough firepower to keep them from crushing us, you need to signal before you can get into our camp without being turned into swiss cheese." Jake turned then so he was roughly facing Taric. "Military R&D and the testing levels, never got assigned there but that's where Harrison pulled the HMGs from. They had full armories, I don't know how much is left after the Children raided it though."

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Escort

Out from the edge of the shadows that flicker in the corridor and armed escort of six of the bio-armored immortals emerges, paying little heed to Ash and her men as they approach Tarran from behind. Harry, Jordan, and Ashley all ready weapons but hold fire for the moment, six fresh on four wounded aren't good odds even with the advantage of having first shot.

"It is time."  One of the gray green figures announces to Tarran's back in the peculiar buzzing voice of its kind. "We are ready for the problem to be solved. We shall guide you."

Oh. Well that's Jolly nice of them.

---

Turn Recap
Taric helps lay unnecessary pressure on Jake
James gets odd information and explains to Tarran
Tarran is having madness babbled at him.
Dominique is threatening to kneecap a janitor. Still.
Ash is failing to brain.

Jordan is pointing a gun at the escort
Harry is pointing a gun at the escort

Your Escort has arrived.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 30/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: South primary staff quarters, Exhausted.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 12:00:24 am

"_{Holy cow that was fast.} Hold on, half my squad is split. I won't leave here without them. Will you let me get them?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2011, 12:01:51 am

Quote from: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 12:00:24 am

"_{Holy cow that was fast.}

10-15 minutes. Between you making the truce and them mustering an escort.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 09, 2011, 12:03:42 am

James facepalmed and facewalled. "...I'd be better making something up! ...Screw my life..."
James shrugged and thought about the weight flux- oh god, his personalities had physical effects on him. If this got worse, it could be bad...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 12:11:45 am

Jamescess anyone? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 09, 2011, 12:29:06 am

Try to brain again, this time talk it over with harry, everyone knows talking helps you to think

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 04:05:24 am

"Right, lead us on down there. I've got a feeling Tarran did something VERY stupid. Stay close or those immortals will drag you off and put you into one of those biosuits though..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 04:12:31 am

The fourth wall. It has a hole.

And the only suspect is Taricus.

Good job Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 04:13:29 am

Lightly tapped, not broken :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 04:15:34 am

Your ability to read also has a hole. I did not say it was broken, I just said that there was a hole.

If we went by your logic, then that would mean that your ability to read is broken. So nyah.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 07:09:35 am

"Hold up a moment." Dom went into the shaft and grabbed Jake's gun. Weapons were weapons, and she would take everything she could get. Especially if there were possibly thirty-plus of those goddamn things left, let alone deadheads. Once she had it, she checked it to see how much ammo it had and emerged. "All right. I'll lead the way back to boss."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 09:46:12 am

"I this case I think we'll want to go the exact opposite way Dom..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 05:44:02 pm

"I still don't trust those freaky-ass cyborgs. I don't give a shit what your deal is with Tarran, and don't tell me you don't have one cause you argue with him so much you either want to kill him or bone him, but I'm not leaving the rest of the team out to dry," Dom said. "If you want to wait here in the dark with Jake until I get back with them, be my guest, I'm sure he'll have a lot of fun. Or you will, anyway."

I stand by that rant as Sizier has propositioned Smith in-game. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 05:58:06 pm

"Look, I just have a feeling that if we go with the boss, we're dead, alright? If any of the survivors Jake has told us about knows the military R&D, we could use the supplies their to help them out. I'm heading that way with Jake, and I'm not waiting around to be caught by those immortals and be shoved into a suit okay? If you don't want to come with, fine."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 06:06:43 pm

Dom clenched her fist. "Gah! OK, fine, whatever, I'll come with you. You'll just get lost without me anyway and you need someone to protect your ass while you do that weird mind-bendy shit." She sighed heavily. "Well, Jake, you heard him. Which way do we need to go?"

I guess we're avoiding Tarran, then. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 06:57:53 pm

Goddammit, you two, haven't you ever seen any horror movies before?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 08:11:35 pm

That's why we're going to the LARGER concentration :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 10:08:49 pm

Also, you're the guy with Jason on your hands. We're safer staying away from you lot. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 10:30:33 pm

You two suck at being teammates. >_>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 10:31:54 pm

We do suceed at staying alive though :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 10:33:00 pm

Considering you just placed all our lives in the hands of SKYNET and almost made enemies of wolfchild's crew, I'll respond to that with you suck at being a leader. -____________-;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 10:37:55 pm

Quote from: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 10:31:54 pm

We do suceed at staying alive though :P

Up until you get surrounded and then you realize that perhaps four more friendlies would have saved your life.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 10:33:00 pm

Considering you just placed all our lives in the hands of SKYNET and almost made enemies of wolfchild's crew, I'll respond to that with you suck at being a leader. -____________-;

Considering everyone else was gone doing silly stuff and letting me go talk to the baddy ALONE I think you guys deserved it.

Also, at least wolfchild and his group are better teammates.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 10:39:17 pm

Yeah. But they don't count due to being NPCs...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 10:45:11 pm

NPCs that listen are better than human teammates that go "Lol let's leave our leader because we're too lazy to tell him about important stuf lololololol".

Also, Wolf isn't an NPC.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 10:47:03 pm

Not Wolf, but his helpers are. Besides, not like he had a choice :P

And I don't need someone taking MY power armour...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 10:47:33 pm

I don't know about Taricus, but I'M not going to make Dom wander up to Tarran because, in all honesty, I'm metagaming and I don't want to be anywhere near those damn deadheads. I don't trust them. :\ Let the Father wonder where the hell Sizier and Wakeman are at. If you get in trouble at least we'll be able to come to the rescue, or vice-versa. If all of us were together and we got in a bad situation that would be it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 10:49:12 pm

Yeah. No TPK just because of a bad roll :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2011, 10:50:52 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 10:47:33 pm

I don't know about Taricus, but I'M not going to make Dom wander up to Tarran because, in all honesty, I'm metagaming and I don't want to be anywhere near those damn deadheads. I don't trust them. :\ Let the Father wonder where the hell Sizier and Wakeman are at. If you get in trouble at least we'll be able to come to the rescue, or vice-versa. If all of us were together and we got in a bad situation that would be it.

Actually the present escort are Immortals, not Deads. Just for added fun.

May run a turn tonight, just as a heads up.

(I'm sorry for the dry period earlier guys, I was kinda depressed.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 10:52:46 pm

Ignoring the betrayal posts of Serious and Taricus because I just give up...

Quote from: Draignean on November 09, 2011, 10:50:52 pm

(I'm sorry for the dry period earlier guys, I was kinda depressed.)

:o

Oh noes! What can we mere mortals do to make thee satisfied? Sacrifice? Prayer? Suicide?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 10:53:01 pm

No need to apologize. It happens. Also: Yeah... Immortals. I'm really staying the hell away from you now, Tarran. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2011, 10:54:16 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 10:52:46 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 09, 2011, 10:50:52 pm

(I'm sorry for the dry period earlier guys, I was kinda depressed.)

:o

Oh noes! What can we mere mortals do to make thee satisfied? Sacrifice? Prayer? Suicide?

I'm fine man, it happens. Everything just kind of gets tedious for a while.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 10:55:53 pm

You had a dry period though?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 10:56:38 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 10:53:01 pm

Yeah... Immortals. I'm really staying the hell away from you now, Tarran. >.>

Traitor.

Quote from: Draignean on November 09, 2011, 10:54:16 pm

I'm fine man, it happens. Everything just kind of gets tedious for a while.

Alright, if ye say so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 10:57:52 pm

Draignean's trying to drop some plot on us and I have a good IC reason to go along with it. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 09, 2011, 11:07:39 pm

... >.> James would probably run if he wasn't so addled from just being in the middle of a fight in his brain. I mean, immortals. That's not a trap at all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2011, 11:18:06 pm

Quote from: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 10:55:53 pm

You had a dry period though?

Yeah, turns coming way too infrequently, me having to be bumped into every single one of them. Remember?

Quote from: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 10:56:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 09, 2011, 10:54:16 pm

I'm fine man, it happens. Everything just kind of gets tedious for a while.

Alright, if ye say so.

Product of getting old, tarnish starts to get on your brightest pleasures.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 11:26:19 pm

Ah, okay.
Still, even if this dies, I have a spin-off idea!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 11:29:46 pm

Christ, Taric, that's a huge leap from 'slightly down' to 'not doing this anymore again ever.' >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 11:30:30 pm

Hey, just stating that this'll never die. Even if it came out wrong... :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 11:45:57 pm

Well, while nothing's going on, you've got my curiosity raised... ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 10, 2011, 04:25:21 am

What happens when Taric gets a ship? ;D

It would be a modified rogue trader game, that's for sure...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 10, 2011, 11:16:37 am

*Hypnobook uses sleep powder! It's super effective! Draignean falls asleep!

Ehrm. Anyway, now that I have recovered from the rapture of the sofa and have recovered some semblance of humanity I really will be running a turn shortly, hopefully before noon so I can pull another double and make up for yesterday.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 11:22:11 am

Another double would be ridiculous. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 10, 2011, 12:38:41 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 11:22:11 am

Another double would be ridiculous. ^^^

I used to run them all the time, you've just been anti-spoiled by my recent recalcitrance.

Running turn now. (Well this should be Fun.)

Taric: Run Away with Jake!
Dominique: Keep Taric from killing himself in the first five minutes.
Tarran: Go grab runaway team members.
Ash: Talk about where communications is with Harry, do this within spitting distance of a group of Immortals
James: ??? Make something up and suffer effects of abandoning your wounded shadow to the Mercy of Her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 10, 2011, 01:20:11 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 10, 2011, 11:16:37 am

...hopefully before noon so I can pull another double and make up for yesterday.

:o

All hail, our great GM!

Quote from: Draignean on November 10, 2011, 12:38:41 pm

James: ??? Make something up and suffer effects of abandoning your wounded shadow to the Mercy of Her.

:o

Hehe, is something Fun going to happen to James?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 01:21:13 pm

When is something !!FUN!! not happening to James? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 10, 2011, 01:24:13 pm

So, I wonder what kind of Fun D means.

Hallucinations?
Horrendous headaches?
Memory changes?
Girly voice?
Gender bending?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 10, 2011, 02:11:02 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 09, 2011, 12:00:24 am

"_{Holy cow that was fast.} Hold on, half my squad is split. I won't leave here without them. Will you let me get them?"

Escort, somewhat larger and more heavily armed than you had anticipated. Without Taric's mindscrews and Dominique's close quarters mastery you're going to be screwed if things get bad. With this in mind you politely ask if you can go collect your wayward soldiers. [Diplomacy 4+1] Somewhat surprisingly the Immortal nods once and steps back, the others of its group fanning out to block further passage down the east west corridor. The message is fairly clear, sure you can get them, but you're not going anywhere else until you do.

Now all you need to do is convince the others that it would be a good plan to tramp down into unknown parts of an unknown base to take part in a deal of unknown stability that was made with a being of unknown sanity, all the while being surrounded by six armored escorts of all too well known lethality. Christ, this sounds like a terrible plan to you.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on November 09, 2011, 12:29:06 am

Try to brain again, this time talk it over with harry, everyone knows talking helps you to think

Mindful of the fact that there are hostile ears nearby you lower your voice when you talk to Harry about where the hell the communications array on a place like this would be. [Int 3-1 (repeat action), Harry Int 4] [Talking 4: Undetected] He at least has a few whispered ideas; the primary array would probably wired into the treetop level to get a signal out, but you don't necessarily need to destroy that, if you can destroy the interpreter systems for the transmitters it should work just as well. The interpreters would probably be lower down for insulation purposes, sharing heatsink systems with the installation's mainframe. Of course that doesn't help a lot if can't find a couple of good reference points inside the facility.                               

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 09, 2011, 12:03:42 am

James facepalmed and facewalled. "...I'd be better making something up! ...Screw my life..."
James shrugged and thought about the weight flux- oh god, his personalities had physical effects on him. If this got worse, it could be bad...

For reasons unknown you bash your head into various solid objects. [Str 4+1][End 3] Aside from giving yourself a goose egg from slamming your forehead into the wall, nothing happens. Again for reasons unknown you tell everyone around that you need to make something up, and that they should screw your life. You do an excellent impression of being completely insane.

[Blight will 5 Vs Shadow will 3-1] The tips of your fingers are getting pins and needles and you get a strange feeling of pressure inside your skull. You probably should look into a permanent solution to this multiple personality problem rather than just leaving Her alone to be a bull in a your china shop.

---

Taric Sizier & Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: Taricus on November 09, 2011, 05:58:06 pm

"Look, I just have a feeling that if we go with the boss, we're dead, alright? If any of the survivors Jake has told us about knows the military R&D, we could use the supplies their to help them out. I'm heading that way with Jake, and I'm not waiting around to be caught by those immortals and be shoved into a suit okay? If you don't want to come with, fine."

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2011, 06:06:43 pm

Dom clenched her fist. "Gah! OK, fine, whatever, I'll come with you. You'll just get lost without me anyway and you need someone to protect your ass while you do that weird mind-bendy shit." She sighed heavily. "Well, Jake, you heard him. Which way do we need to go?"

Jake frowns in concentration when Dominique asks him for directions, thinking for a long moment before speaking. "I... Don't really know. Those bastards closed the iris in the maintenance shaft behind me when they realized I was in here, that's how I got trapped down there." He wrings his hands helplessly "Without using the shafts I'm not exactly sure how to get down there, didn't exactly get to do a lot of strolling about when I worked here."
Dominique snorts and ducks back down the maintenance tunnel, leaving Jake alone with Taric as she drops into the dark shaft. Reclaiming the man's gun is fairly easy, but a quick check reveals no obvious power cell or clip for the device. Odd weapon in hand she turns back to inspect the maintenance iris, teary eyed Jake might not be able to do anything about it, but you're a hell of lot meaner than he is. The maintenance iris is another thing that seems unchanged from her own workplace, a five-and-a-half foot tall dilating alloy shutter. Designed to cordon off damaged or dangerous sections of a workplace these things had no override consoles, magnetic readers, or sweet spots to beat on from the inside, their operation was controlled from remote maintenance control stations or by automatic hazard systems. 
Beating this down might take some work.

(Unusual Pistol added to Dominique's inventory)

---

Escort

The Immortal escort remains rooted in place across the corridor, weapons still slung across their backs or at their sides. They show no sign of hostility, but then again they don't show any sign of breathing either. Who knows what's happening underneath their armored exoskeleton... Still, they aren't advancing or trying to kill you yet.

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Turn Recap
Taric commits mutiny
James bashes himself into random objects
Tarran secures the ability to grab his wayward sheep
Dominique is considering yet more vandalism
Ash is whispering conspiratorially

Jordan is pointing a gun at the escort
Harry is pointing a gun at the escort while whispering

The escort is blocking the hallway that leads away from the personal quarters.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 30/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 16/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: South primary staff quarters, Exhausted.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 02:20:25 pm

Dom headed out to Taric. "I gotta present for you but it'll have to wait until you can see shit. This way." She put the gun away and took Taric's hand, as well as Jake's, and lead them to the iris. "Do you know of any way to open these things other than me breaking it down?" she asked the hacker. For now, she would close the maintenance panel behind them - no need to leave it open so any passing Immortals could see where they had gone, and she could open it again with her mind anyway - and take a moment to get her breath back. Fuck, I'm starving. Haven't had anything since the ship... And she'd been using her psychic powers a lot too. That probably wasn't helping.

While she was resting, she decided to question Jake a little more. "So, you know where these fucks would take a ship? Or at least know where something to eat is?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 10, 2011, 02:21:24 pm

"Ash, I'm going to get Dom and Taric. Stay safe, or follow me."

Go to Taric and Dom and give them a lecture on the importance of a team staying together.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 10, 2011, 02:23:53 pm

Wait, is the Iris here meant to survive acids and such? If not. FUATH TIME! >=D

"Possibly. You have that flashlight from earlier?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 02:28:59 pm

"Nah, those bio-suits broke it in the firefight."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 10, 2011, 02:31:00 pm

"Shit. These things acid resistant?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 02:35:43 pm

Dom shrugged, then realized Taric couldn't see it in the dark. "I dunno. Never had a reason to test it out, but probably. They're usually used to block off hazardous areas. If you give me a minute to gather my energy, maybe I could pop it open with my powers."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 10, 2011, 02:42:46 pm

"Alright. Guess we take a slight breather,then get back to it."

Rest a bit...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 02:48:18 pm

"Right. You got anything to eat on you?" She figured Taric didn't, but she might as well ask. She sighed and rubbed the back of her neck. "Yeah. I'll try it in a minute." She turned to Jake. "What about you? You carrying anything I should know about like keys?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 10, 2011, 02:52:07 pm

"Nothing to eat unless you like killer ant, I guess... I could use some medical attention later though..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 03:03:13 pm

"You STILL have those fucking things?" Dom facepalmed. "No, thanks anyway. I'm not letting those little bastards anywhere near me ever again. Anyway, where and how hurt are you? When we get to a medical station I might be able to do something."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 10, 2011, 03:08:22 pm

One would take this moment to point out that Dominique has two units of field rations on her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 03:16:17 pm

lol. Forgot about those. Taric, mind pointing out Dom has those so she doesn't just 'suddenly remember' them?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 10, 2011, 03:22:53 pm

Taric patten one of his pockets. "Wait, I think we have some of those rations from the colonists. And yes, I still have the ants. They don't fuck though..."

Annendum to action: Also have one of the rations. Offer one of mine to Jake.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 03:42:07 pm

Dom blinked, then laughed, slightly embarrassed. "Oh... right... forgot about those things..." she said, taking one of the rations out of her pack. She'd gotten so worked up about everything she'd clean forgotten about the less combat-oriented items she had on her. And speaking of that, one made her sigh. It was too bad she couldn't see what was on that data storage without a terminal to plug it in to. Settling down with something to eat and something to read would be a good way to relax for awhile. For now, she'd just have to settle for some food and maybe five minutes of rest. "How d'you know they don't, though? What else do they have to do right now?" she asked, figuring perhaps some ribald humor would help take the edge off of being stressed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 10, 2011, 03:44:41 pm

"They're ants. No queen in there. Too bad we don't have a flashlight or anything though..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 03:52:56 pm

Dom laughed again and shook her head before taking another bite. "Every time I think I got you pegged, Taric, you go and say something like that." It was funnier, at least for her, that Taric was probably dead serious about wanting to check whether or not the ants actually were doing that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 10, 2011, 07:23:30 pm

No way is Ashley staying near those immortals without some assistance, her team cautiously follows Tarran in the search for missing team members

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 10, 2011, 07:56:41 pm

...lol. Lol Draignean, I didn't think you'd take those last two parts literally.

James had a sudden moment of clarity, realizing he was probably going insane. However, he was busy, so he tried to help destroy the existence of the Dom-himhorrorthing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 10, 2011, 08:00:51 pm

Um, Powder, it may be a better idea to follow me and Wolf right now considering we're going away. Unless you like standing next to 6 immortals who are in perfect shape while you're busy screwing around in your head.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 10, 2011, 08:02:07 pm

Follow him WHILE doing so!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 10, 2011, 08:07:13 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 10, 2011, 07:56:41 pm

...lol. Lol Draignean, I didn't think you'd take those last two parts literally.

They were the only parts of your turn that gave a concrete action, I honestly couldn't think of a single useful thing that could be reasonably extrapolated from your action...

Again, this action is rather non-spec but I can weave as necessary. You have no objections about diving back into your skull?

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 10, 2011, 08:02:07 pm

Follow him WHILE doing so!

Impossible, unless you want to attempt to bludgeon your brains out against a wall as you walk there are no viable treatment options that you can perform on yourself that you are able to utilize while conscious.

(Honestly I told you that your shadow is the thing that keeps your heart, lungs, and all that good shit working... And yet you leave him alone with a now severely pissed insane doppleganger personality?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 10, 2011, 09:01:10 pm

I'll dive back into my skull then w/o following.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 11, 2011, 02:00:34 am

Looks like I'm not going to be able to pull that double tonight guys, I've got class tomorrow (but only until noon) so something might happen then. Skyrim also comes out that day... so, you know... It might not.

For now, must sleep and observe the notes I've chiseled onto the backs of my eyelids.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 11, 2011, 02:24:12 am

Quote from: Draignean on November 11, 2011, 02:00:34 am

Looks like I'm not going to be able to pull that double tonight guys,

Aw.

Quote from: Draignean on November 11, 2011, 02:00:34 am

For now, must sleep and observe the notes I've chiseled onto the backs of my eyelids.

...How are you going to do so when there's no light to illuminate the notes? ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 13, 2011, 08:22:52 pm

This is a bump- I know Draignean's busy, I don't want to force him to post, I just don't want this on second page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 13, 2011, 08:27:26 pm

Damn, there goes my chance to ninja your bump.

Also, Draignean, when you eventually read this: You need to post your action in my RTD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 14, 2011, 02:07:30 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 13, 2011, 08:27:26 pm

Damn, there goes my chance to ninja your bump.

Also, Draignean, when you eventually read this: You need to post your action in my RTD.

Done. Sorry, certain delays and distractions multiplied to create and awesome yet unproductive weekend.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on November 14, 2011, 02:18:19 pm

Aka skyrim?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 15, 2011, 08:18:25 pm

Tarran, just letitng you know you'll never be able to ninja my bump, NEVER.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 15, 2011, 08:21:23 pm

Powder Sentinel is far too vigilant for that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 15, 2011, 08:33:30 pm

Powder Robot what the hell. How often do you check this RTD anyway?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 15, 2011, 09:29:53 pm

I check the RTD board a lot becaus I'm bored and can't seem to kick myself into gear for my schoolwork.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 15, 2011, 09:30:40 pm

It's worth keeping an eye on anyway, so it's not like you can fault him for doing so. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 15, 2011, 09:49:55 pm

I've managed to tear myself away from skyrim for a little while... Finished up the rough write for Arkham's tutorial sequence and am currently engaged in making their starting items, character sheet blanks, surrounding NPCs etc... After that I'll have a look see at this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 16, 2011, 05:22:27 pm

Bump.

HAHAH EAT THAT POWDER LOLOLOLOLOL.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 16, 2011, 05:45:38 pm

Tarran, how far down was it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 16, 2011, 05:45:56 pm

About the second-to-top of the second page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 16, 2011, 05:47:07 pm

...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Whatever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2011, 07:33:51 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 16, 2011, 05:45:56 pm

About the second-to-top of the second page.

Already? Ye gods what a week it has been... The forums have quickened mightily in these past days.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 16, 2011, 07:41:15 pm

Yeah, no kidding. I was shocked to see my RTD on the mother effing second page after only TWO DAYS. It's like someone stabbed the Roll To Dodge sub-forums with liquid energy.

Too bad most if not all RTDs are based on stuff that I do not have, or they are not interesting to me, or I missed the chance to sign up, or are too old for my tastes and likely have huge waiting lists. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 09:11:36 pm

1. What on earth makes a textbook worth $225? Seriously now.
2. The sell soundtracks to rain and thunderstorms on itunes. They sound beyond epic when layered in with the string quartet versions of songs.
3. WRITING NOW. (Realized I've been avoiding it, plus the forums have been energized with spectacularly bad rolls so statistically this round should have higher die rolls normal... Right?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2011, 09:16:30 pm

1. Nothing, it's a fucking rip-off. :\ That pisses me off too...
2. If you enjoy mash-ups (basically what you're doing there) and wrestling themes you might like this track (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6VBBLFvNTs) then.
3. Hopefully so. ^^^ And yay!

Turn gets this: (http://i.imgur.com/L0qhd.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 09:24:56 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2011, 09:16:30 pm

Turn gets this: (http://i.imgur.com/L0qhd.png)

Interesting that it's shouting... You know, considering that your action appears to be to hide from Tarran while he's looking for you.

Have you heard of the Vitamin String Quartet?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2011, 09:29:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 09:24:56 pm

Interesting that it's shouting... You know, considering that your action appears to be to hide from Tarran while he's looking for you.

Yeah, that's what we're doing. :P Those Immortals are just too big a risk to justify meeting up again, especially when there's a slim chance that by splitting up with Taric we might be able to get some extra equipment to come back and fight them with. The smiley is from the 'draw your adventures' thread and is the Boss Knight my sig is referencing... unless you know that and were making a joke about how Dom always calls Tarran boss, in which case SerCon gains +1 Denseness.

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 09:24:56 pm

Have you heard of the Vitamin String Quartet?

Nope. ^^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 17, 2011, 09:31:04 pm

Oh god what are they going to do to James when he's skulldiving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 09:44:43 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2011, 09:29:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 09:24:56 pm

Interesting that it's shouting... You know, considering that your action appears to be to hide from Tarran while he's looking for you.

Yeah, that's what we're doing. :P Those Immortals are just too big a risk to justify meeting up again, especially when there's a slim chance that by splitting up with Taric we might be able to get some extra equipment to come back and fight them with. The smiley is from the 'draw your adventures' thread and is the Boss Knight my sig is referencing... unless you know that and were making a joke about how Dom always calls Tarran boss, in which case SerCon gains +1 Denseness.

Yeah, kinda was... Since Dom shouting for BOSS was the antithesis of your action. :P 

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2011, 09:29:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 09:24:56 pm

Have you heard of the Vitamin String Quartet?

Nope. ^^^;

My God. Listen. (This is one video on somebody else's playlist, after you're done you should scroll around a bit and listen to the others labeled as string quartet.) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7YmHcnmAG4&feature=BFa&list=PL33FBAE6BB85DF5EB&lf=plpp_video)

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 17, 2011, 09:31:04 pm

Oh god what are they going to do to James when he's skulldiving.

Immortal 1: Jeez they all left.  >:(
Immortal 2: Yeah.  :(
Immortal 3: Do we smell funny?  :o
Immortal 1: Everyone did remember to wear deodorant when meeting new people right?  :-\
All Immortals: *mumble* Yeah sure... *mumble*  ::)
Immortal 4: Wait, we don't even have exterior sweat glands, why would you want us to wear deodorant?  ???
Immortal 1: Shut up Jerry.  >:(
Immortal 3: The little one is still here at least...  :)
Immortal 2: He's asleep I don't think that counts.  :-[
Immortal 3: Hey it's better than nothing, right?  :-\
Immortal 1: Nobody ever wants to hang with us...  :'(
Immortal 4: You know, if we propped his arms up we could use him as a card table whil-  8)
All but #4: Shut up Jerry.   >:(
Immortal 4:  :-[

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 17, 2011, 09:45:41 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 17, 2011, 09:31:04 pm

Oh god what are they going to do to James when he's skulldiving.

They're going to put you into an Immortal suit. I don't think it'd work very well, though, since... well... your mind is already in chaos. I don't think a suit would have much luck taking control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2011, 09:53:26 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 09:44:43 pm

Listen. (This is one video on somebody else's playlist, after you're done you should scroll around a bit and listen to the others labeled as string quartet.) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7YmHcnmAG4&feature=BFa&list=PL33FBAE6BB85DF5EB&lf=plpp_video)

Yeah, I'll be honest. I didn't even let it run for five seconds before I noticed their cover of Raining Blood in the related videos and decided to check that instead. :P It sounds... like what I'm going to make the boss music for the Tower of Science. :3 I approve.

EDIT: I also approve of the 'Wayward Son' cover. Wait, they also did 'Any Way You Want It' by Journey? Fuck yeah. If I find out they did Boston's 'More Than A Feeling' as well I'm probably going too busy listening to worry about about running turns today...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 17, 2011, 10:10:51 pm

...But James is tall, how is he a little one?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 10:25:15 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 17, 2011, 10:10:51 pm

...But James is tall, how is he a little one?

Shut up Jerry.

Also, There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 17, 2011, 10:48:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 10:25:15 pm

Also, There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.

How does that affect us, though? Do we find a lying statistic book that is also damned by god?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 10:58:35 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 17, 2011, 10:48:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 10:25:15 pm

Also, There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.

How does that affect us, though? Do we find a lying statistic book that is also damned by god?

No, nothing so out of place in Sci-Fi. I just said that it was statistically probable that you guys would get above average rolls since the rest of the forum seemed to be having a below average set of tosses when I started writing this turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2011, 11:45:28 pm

; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3SFXbTDkA)u (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExnBwy2mXus); (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjufc7GMrCs). That is all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2011, 11:56:57 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2011, 02:20:25 pm

Dom headed out to Taric. "I gotta present for you but it'll have to wait until you can see shit. This way." She put the gun away and took Taric's hand, as well as Jake's, and lead them to the iris. "Do you know of any way to open these things other than me breaking it down?" she asked the hacker. For now, she would close the maintenance panel behind them - no need to leave it open so any passing Immortals could see where they had gone, and she could open it again with her mind anyway - and take a moment to get her breath back. Fuck, I'm starving. Haven't had anything since the ship... And she'd been using her psychic powers a lot too. That probably wasn't helping.

While she was resting, she decided to question Jake a little more. "So, you know where these fucks would take a ship? Or at least know where something to eat is?"

Being the only person in the room with something approaching working vision you steer Taric down into the maintenance shaft first, letting him land and get his feet before you push Jake in and follow him down. Taric sniffs slightly at the smell and Jake just shrugs, wasn't as if there was anything he could have done to keep it from smelling if he'd really been down here as long as he said.
Closing the maintenance door as soon as you're in you ask Taric if he knows any other way to open a maintenance iris short of having you blast it open. He frowns and asks a couple questions about acids. You're not really able to help him much, you spent most of your time hoping the damn things didn't fail, not trying to break them.

You and Taric relax while Jake composes himself, the conversation goes from whether you have any food left to whether Taric's ants are having sex or not faster than you would have believed possible under ordinary circumstances. You do find out that while there is no way to tell if the ants are having sex or not without opening the helmet both of you are still carrying food. Dining in the dark in a cordoned off tunnel underneath a dead man's room inside a forsaken research facility on a moon lightyears from earth feels strangely... normal. [Stamina 2+1] (+6+10 stamina, 1 ration consumed) It's still hard to get comfortable, sitting isn't much of an option and the curve of the walls makes them difficult to recline against. Even so you feel noticeably more human after eating and taking a breather. [Observe 2] You are however completely oblivious to the muffled swearing coming from the room you just vacated.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on November 10, 2011, 03:22:53 pm

Taric patten one of his pockets. "Wait, I think we have some of those rations from the colonists. And yes, I still have the ants. They don't fuck though..."

Annendum to action: Also have one of the rations. Offer one of mine to Jake.

Closed off from the rest of the base in your own private foxhole you and Dominique have pleasant lunch, food is plentiful enough that you even offer some of the more unusual colonist ration to Jake who accepts hungrily. The food is lackluster and tastes vaguely of alcoholic mushroom mixed with something spicy, the conversation however is moderately interesting and raises several questions on the nature of ants and sex. [Stamina 3][end 3] (+6+6 Stamina) [Jake end 4+1] The colonist food doesn't sit entirely well in your stomach, you don't know what's in it and you're pretty sure you don't want to. Jake doesn't seem to mind it though, God knows what he'd been eating recently.
Being shocked unconscious took a lot out of you and the food and rest was very much a good idea. [Observe 3+1] Your picnic is marred slightly when you realize you can hear some heavily muffled sound coming from back up the hatch.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 10, 2011, 02:21:24 pm

"Ash, I'm going to get Dom and Taric. Stay safe, or follow me."

Go to Taric and Dom and give them a lecture on the importance of a team staying together.

 
Since the Immortals seem perfectly content to wait you decide it would be a great plan to grab the others before you embark on your rather suicidal gambit. Checking to make sure all of your gear is in working order you offer to let Ash tag along with you, not much you could do to stop her if she decided to anyway. Ashley gives the Immortals a glance and looks at in a way that clearly tells you that you're an idiot if you think she's going to be staying with the green team while you run away. James however doesn't make a move to stop or join any of you, he doesn't even speak as the rest of you walk on by, leaving him propped up against a wall in front of six Immortals. You're sure he'll be fine. Really.

You lead Ashley and her team back to where you're ninety percent certain Dominique took Taric, squeezing in through the door that you broke down and calling out for them to get their lily-white asses back up here. There is no response from the silent corridor. Growling stormily you walk down the hall, checking both of the open rooms and shouting from them to get over her this damn instant. Frustration turns to surprise and slight panic when you find the second room empty and the remaining two rooms locked.
They can't be anywhere else, it's physically impossible. If they'd gone to the northern section you would have seen them as they passed you, none of the locked doors showed any signs of even attempted forced entry and judging by the lack of security alerts Taric hadn't tried his hand on them either. Taric and Dom had vanished.

In the face of adversity you take the last course of intelligent action left to you, [int 1] swear vehemently and hope everything gets better.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on November 10, 2011, 07:23:30 pm

No way is Ashley staying near those immortals without some assistance, her team cautiously follows Tarran in the search for missing team members

Though you think it strange that he phrased his invitation in an either or format and thus implied that your group would be less safe if you followed him you take Tarran up on his offer. The more people in one spot the better their chances of repulsing an ambush if it came, and from what you've seen Dominique would be an invaluable asset at the knife-fight ranges that their escort would be forced to fight at if things went to hell. Of course that depends on whether or not you can actually find the pair of them, a question that seems increasingly relevant as time ticks on.

You follow Tarran through the folded over door, watching as he calls out to the shadows to no effect. You continue to watch him as checks both of the open doors leading off the hallway, calling into them with as little effect as the first attempt. Finally he merely stands in the middle of the corridor and begins hurling curses at random objects. You're beginning to wonder whether mental instability is a mandatory by-product of their 'psychic' ability.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 10, 2011, 07:56:41 pm

James had a sudden moment of clarity, realizing he was probably going insane. However, he was busy, so he tried to help destroy the existence of the Dom-himhorrorthing.

Wherever sanity is you're heck and gone, you abandoned that port when you got shipped off of earth. Doesn't really matter though, sane or insane the only thing that mattered was whether you were still in control of your own fate, everything else was just semantics.
That of course meant that you had something that needed doing, it meant that you had to go back into the place that you just fought to escape to fight a woman who was and was not you, a person who was both jailor and captive in your mind. Of course before you had to worry about fighting her you needed to worry about getting back inside your skull, short of bludgeoning yourself with a wall you're not exactly sure how to do that...
Damn.

[Str 4+1] [end 3] (Hp -10) The wall is hard and unwelcoming, meeting you forehead with stunning force that sends you spinning through the floor and into blackness. It is sign of how common the event was becoming for you that you actually managed to tap your fingers in frustration while the mindspace solidified around you. You apartment, your primary landing zone but not what you need right now.
Concentrating on the image and feel of monochrome room where you left your shadow you close your eyes and make an effort of will to go there, it's your head after all. [Will 3+1] Your senses blur and you twist sideways as the mindspace shifts and flows into a new and familiar place, complete with your shadow and... Her.

She appears to be in the middle of beating your shadow to death. Both her hands are stained to the elbows with a substance not entirely unlike blood and your double... your double as been broken, dented, and torn until only a trained observer would know he actually looked like at one point. You dearly hope that the damage to him doesn't translate into some hideous mental illness later.
She notices you immediately and slams your broken shadow back into the floor, turning to face you with her full and unbridled fury.

   "You want fight me, take my place, my body, my life?" You spread you hands and force a confident smile. "Even if you win there's a half dozen armed and armored soldiers not ten feet from where we lie, so you'll have about thirty seconds to enjoy being free before they ventilate you." You drop your hands and shrug non-chalantly "So option A; you fight me, win, and die a minute later. Option B; you fight me, lose, and whatever terrible thing happens when I do something worse than knock you out happens. Or Option C; You give up, give my friend here back whatever you took and we both keep breathing."
   Her face seems to have taken on a permanent Rictus snarl, and her hands clench in and out of fists. "You... Don't even begin to understand. I ain't about winning, or getting control, it's about getting out." She raises one hand and points to where one of the dead black tendrils is beginning to poke through the ceiling. "It's about getting away from that! It's about being free to live or die as I see fit!"

You know the talking won't last, any moment she's going to charge you down and try to kill you... If you have any brilliant plans, this is the time to use them.

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Turn Recap
Taric eats strange food and is meh about it.
James is ready for his mini-boss battle
Tarran completely fails to conjure his team members
Dominique throws a picnic
Ash Is watching Tarran's saity steadily degrade.

Jordan is Following
Harry is Following

The escort is blocking the hallway that leads away from the personal quarters.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 46/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 28/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: South primary staff quarters, Exhausted.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 140/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 18, 2011, 12:16:43 am

"What the hell! Where the hell could they have gone?! Ash, please tell me I'm not going crazy. Dom and Taric went down this way, right?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 18, 2011, 12:29:29 am

Gloriously oblivious to the panicked Tarran outside, Dominique wiped her hands off on the legs of her armor and turned back to the troublesome door. "All right, stand back. This is going to take concentration, so don't say nothin'." She stared at the center of the door, focusing on the iris where it would spiral outward to open. If there was a weak point, it was there. All she had to do was unleash a detonation there and it should, in theory, get blown open...

Slam, 6 Stamina = 1,200 pounds of force, 5' focus to try and 'explode' in the middle of the door to force it outward and away so we can crawl through it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 18, 2011, 06:53:32 am

"Take your time, not like anyone has found us." Wait for Dom to do her thing...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 18, 2011, 07:22:15 am

"I would agree with you, but they are not here any longer and hysterics will not help us find them any faster, they cannot have gone far we should check the rooms"

Ash and her group help tarran search the rooms

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 18, 2011, 01:08:26 pm

Search the rooms.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on November 18, 2011, 01:50:31 pm

james girl-shadow dont seem to understand the fact: "You are in an fucking mind, no breakable walls or doors to escape trough (unless she jumps to another but she seems to think to much with her fists frankly)"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 18, 2011, 03:06:39 pm

Ahra has something there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on November 18, 2011, 03:11:49 pm

although she may break something (important: Read: your ability to think / the part of you keeping your heart and lungs going) before she realise that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on November 18, 2011, 03:31:38 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 18, 2011, 03:11:49 pm

although she may break something (important: Read: your ability to think / the part of you keeping your heart and lungs going) before she realise that.

She's already beating the living... brainwaves out of his subconscious. Which happens to 1: Be controlling his vitals, and 2: Trying to keep that fungus under control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on November 18, 2011, 03:41:54 pm

nah, the thing i talk about is hard-wired, sub-conscious is dreams and that stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 18, 2011, 03:50:16 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 18, 2011, 03:41:54 pm

nah, the thing i talk about is hard-wired, sub-conscious is dreams and that stuff.

"That stuff" is a rather essential part of your low brain. And your low brain is a rather essential part of keeping your body from going into cardiac arrest, or forgetting how to breathe.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on November 18, 2011, 04:22:38 pm

thats what i meant, how come?  ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 18, 2011, 06:19:07 pm

"Ohoho, YOUR body eh? YOUR life? YOU're the one who came in here and decided to steal MY body for your purposes. You do not get to make my body live or die as you see fit. If you want to get out, GET OUT. I'm not the one who put you in here in the first place, and I have never wanted you in here... You are NOT controlling me. Never."

Take the "control chair" and try to cripple her with it when she inevitably attacks me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 20, 2011, 10:46:44 am

Weeeeeyeeeelllllll....
Bump.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 20, 2011, 12:59:29 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 20, 2011, 10:46:44 am

Weeeeeyeeeelllllll....
Bump.

Dude, new rule. No bumping before three days have passed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 20, 2011, 01:38:57 pm

...OK, fine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 20, 2011, 03:30:52 pm

Bump. :P

Nah, just kidding. No more bumping before three days, gotcha, I'll try to remember that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 21, 2011, 02:24:30 pm

I have the entire turn written up except for powder's turn...

What do you think he mean's by control chair? There are some chairs and I could have him go smackdown on his little personality disorder, but I'm not sure that's what he means... I'll give him until thirty forty-five before I just go on and have him beat her up with a chair.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 21, 2011, 03:35:45 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 18, 2011, 01:08:26 pm

Search the rooms.

Muttering under your breath you enter the room of [E/O 1] bloody and broken furniture, casting about for some indication of where the hell the fools gotten off to now. If you manage to find them in one piece you're going to need to set down some rules on when the group can run off and play hide and seek, with a hammer if need be. [Observation 2, 6+1 Intuition 3, 4+1 Luck 4 21/30. Good result]

You trace back around the bloody room, looking for any signs of disturbance in the wreckage since your last visit. Both dead bodies are where you left them, the splintered wood and twisted metal is in roughly the same place, and the crust of dried blood hasn't been noticeably broken by any boots save your own. The only place they could have possibly gone is through the door in the North-East of the room, which if this room holds true to pattern will lead to a bedroom/study and then on to a bathroom.

Unless one of them was afflicted by some unimaginable virus from the planet surface you really can't see the two of them hiding out in a bathroom.

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Ashley Fey, Jordan Grey, Harry Nakamuno

Quote from: wolfchild on November 18, 2011, 07:22:15 am

"I would agree with you, but they are not here any longer and hysterics will not help us find them any faster, they cannot have gone far we should check the rooms"

Ash and her group help tarran search the rooms

You've done a lot of things, lost your keys, your pad, your I.D, even lost a full set of clothing a couple times before. You haven't however managed to lose half of the people you're traveling with and supposedly commanding through simple inattention. Captain Smith truly is a prodigy of the Unchained's field command abilities.

Regardless of his deficits for tactical thinking you need to find the others, whether they left of their own volition or something else vanished them remains to be seen. You command Harry to hold the light while you and Jordan search through the only other open room in the hallway, making careful note to not step in the hissing puddle of what-the-hell that decorates the floor. [Ashley Observation 3, 2 Intuition 2+1, 4 Luck 2  15/30. Average result] Even with the light from the stand that you had Harry commandeer it's very grey work and the room yields little in the way of whatever secrets it may hide. [Jordan observation 1, 5 Intuition 3+1, 5+1 Luck 1 4/30. Very poor result] You do at least manage to do better than Jordan, he trips on a piece of unseen debris and falls into the puddle of foul gunk. [Dodge 5+1] You duck and cover as the stuff sprays everywhere, miraculously managing to not get any of the vile slime on you.

Jordan clambers back up to his feet with a stream of oaths and begins scraping as much of the damnable stuff off as he can. [Luck 5] Thankfully whatever it is does no more than make him look like a rather purple mudbather and smell like a factory vent. "Personally, he says, strigiling off a lump of goo from his leg with the side of his hand "I'm in favor of getting Harry to drop off a couple of live grenades as presents for our friends in the hallway and then leaving this wild goose chase to the damn goslings." 

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on November 18, 2011, 06:53:32 am

"Take your time, not like anyone has found us." Wait for Dom to do her thing...

You lean back against the shaft wall, bracing one leg up and motioning for Jake to do the same. Dom wasn't the most careful person, and she did love to put on a show of her strength at every available opportunity. [Stamina 3] (+6 Stamina) Regardless of her recklessness and propensity for flinging heavy objects like giant metal doors at innocent bystanders you're able to relax a little while you prepare for the show to start. Nothing like a bit of good vandalism to brighten up a day.

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Dominque Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 18, 2011, 12:29:29 am

Gloriously oblivious to the panicked Tarran outside, Dominique wiped her hands off on the legs of her armor and turned back to the troublesome door. "All right, stand back. This is going to take concentration, so don't say nothin'." She stared at the center of the door, focusing on the iris where it would spiral outward to open. If there was a weak point, it was there. All she had to do was unleash a detonation there and it should, in theory, get blown open...

Slam, 6 Stamina = 1,200 pounds of force, 5' focus to try and 'explode' in the middle of the door to force it outward and away so we can crawl through it.

You crick your neck left and right as you limber up your physical body, habit more than any real necessity. In theory this should work, not that you've had a lot of acquaintance with setting up theory for blowing open doors. Well, theory other than "Hit it hard and it should fall over" kind of theory. [Slam, 6kN, Complex Direction 4+1-2] (-6 stamina) Giving a short yell to intimidate the door into submission you strike out with your right hand and send a shockwave of force through the middle of the iris. [Door integrity 3-1] Something pops and shears inside the door as the locks experience pressure from a direction they were never meant to withstand, forcing them open a couple feet against the protesting screams of metal on metal. The resulting aperture is about three feet in diameter, a tight fit but certainly not impossible. Yeah, it may be blast-proof, bullet-proof, fire-proof, and vacuum proof, but it sure as hell ain't Dom-proofed.

Jake stares at you, gesticulating wildly and stammering some vaguely question-like gibberish at you and the warped iris. Taric buffs his nails on his shirt in a way that seems to state that he could have done it without so much noise if he'd tried.

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Tarran Smith and Ashley Fey

[Tarran observation 5-1] Tarran's head jerks up from his search of the bloody rubbish on the floor, listening intently to the muffled sound of shearing metal and breaking machinery that simply screams of Dominique's handiwork. The direction is difficult, it's close... sounding almost as if it was beneath his feet... The question then is how the hell she got below the damn floor. She better not have done anything stupidly psychic and phased through the bloody floor.

 [Ashley observation 2-1] Ashley doesn't even notice the muffled noise, Jordan is still too busy moaning and groaning about the goop to let her get a good ear for her surroundings.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 18, 2011, 06:19:07 pm

"Ohoho, YOUR body eh? YOUR life? YOU're the one who came in here and decided to steal MY body for your purposes. You do not get to make my body live or die as you see fit. If you want to get out, GET OUT. I'm not the one who put you in here in the first place, and I have never wanted you in here... You are NOT controlling me. Never."

Take the "control chair" and try to cripple her with it when she inevitably attacks me.

You settle back with something of a smile after delivering your ultimatum, you can feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins and brightening the room around you as you resign yourself to your decision. For better or for worse it was ending here and now, even if you had to kill her with your bare hands.

Her jaw and eyes remains tight as you speak, but you sense a loosening around Her shoulders and legs, undoubtedly preparing to run you into the ground. "Then there isn't any reason to talk." She says softly.
Then she attacks you.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James: 64+0-0=64

Blight: 99+2-0=101 [Double action]

[Blight Will 3] At the flick of her wrist a gleaming silver blade appears in her right hand, a very familiar silver knife. In fact you'd bet your life that it's the exact same knife that your first rather sadistic guide down the rabbit hole and pinked you with. Her ability to create things, or at least conjure them from your memory does not bode well, on any level. [Dex 3] She moves toward you at an even, unhurried pace, pacing out her strides with surprising control for the rage she has previously demonstrated.

You however don't bother to try and manifest a weapon, instead you grab a nearby chair and charge her at a dead run. [Dex 2] Your naturally klutzy nature however defies your careful planning even in your mind, tripping up your feet and forcing you to stagger for balance. You manage to close to melee range but you don't have enough time to attack and maintain your rather precarious balance at the same time. She is less than impressed with your creative display of footwork.

Whipping her arm back then forwards she lunges at you while you're off balance. [Blight Melee 4+1 Vs Dodge 4] [Brawl 3] You twist the chair up to deflect the blow from your vitals, but she twists her arm at the last second and the blade rebounds off the wood and strikes a bright gouge of pain across your shoulder. (Dreamspace Hp -15)

Damn she's good.

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Turn Recap
Taric watches Dom put on a show _{(♪and take that door down nice and slow♪)}
James gets pinked again
Tarran hears a strange noise!
Dominique continues to use her psychic powers for destructive badassery
Ash Is watching Tarran's credibility steadily degrade.

Jordan is Following
Harry is Following

The escort is blocking the hallway that leads away from the personal quarters.

Special Note: Since Ash's team didn't have a light source I just automatically added the standlamp nobady was using to Harry, seemed mean, petty, and anal to make you go back for it just so you could see.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 17/20)



Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Primary Staff quarters, D wing, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 34/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: South primary staff quarters, Exhausted.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 185/200)
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 21, 2011, 03:45:08 pm

Too bad I don't have night vision  ;D

"Guess we're clear then. Lead on, considering you seem to know where you're going." Go into the hole (The one in the iris :P).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 21, 2011, 03:46:54 pm

"What?" Dom said, turning to Jake. "I told you I can do that shit. Calm your ass down and let's get hustling. I'll lead the way, I got all the big guns. Except for that one..." she said, smiling to herself. Say what you would about Taric, but he was handy in a workshop. That... whatever the hell it was he had made would be a nasty surprise for anyone trying to stop them. "Jake, you follow me, Taric, you take rear guard." That was the best formation, in her opinion; she had the heaviest armor and most guns so she could easily handle frontal assaults, and Taric had weapons and combat experience. He would be safe in the back but still able to watch her back and keep Jake safe. Frankly she didn't trust that guy with a gun - at least not yet - so it was best for him to stay sheltered in the middle.

ninja'd but at least my turn still works. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Spartan on November 21, 2011, 05:28:25 pm

Might be a while but I probably should get in before anyone else.

Name: Anton Krios
Appearance: Tall and thin. Pale with light blond hair
Gender:Male
Profession:Fabricator
Skills: +2 to Gather Information +1 to Intuition +1 to Marksman
Character Bio: A Fabricator who finally found too much. He became a number one enemy of the Technocrats
Stats,
Strength (Str):4
Dexterity (Dex):4
Endurance (End):4
Charisma (Char):3
Intelligence (Int):6
Willpower: (Will):3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 21, 2011, 05:41:20 pm

"I am almost at that point with you, but the moment we do that, they know we are not playing ball, and any advantage we could have gotten playing along vanishes, but it wont work without everyone else, so a couple of us could sneak off with less chance of being noticed." Ashly Fondly Regards Cremation (of immortals) and looks one last time for the two runaways

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 21, 2011, 06:48:24 pm

Wait... a... minute...

James figured if she could make thing in his mind he could make things in his mind, attempting to imagine imself a suit og AEGIS body armour and a shotgun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on November 21, 2011, 07:25:22 pm

Quote from: Spartan on November 21, 2011, 05:28:25 pm

Might be a while but I probably should get in before anyone else.

Why in the world would you think that? There's a line, buddy!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 21, 2011, 07:31:04 pm

"Did anyone else hear a thump beneath us five seconds ago?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 21, 2011, 07:32:01 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on November 21, 2011, 07:25:22 pm

Quote from: Spartan on November 21, 2011, 05:28:25 pm

Might be a while but I probably should get in before anyone else.

Why in the world would you think that? There's a line, buddy!

I can do a bit of player killing if you want though spartan :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 21, 2011, 07:32:36 pm

You do that and I'll make sure to curse you on the dragon RTD if you ever get in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 21, 2011, 07:34:26 pm

Hey, Killing you and SC is right out :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Spartan on November 21, 2011, 07:39:01 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on November 21, 2011, 07:25:22 pm

Quote from: Spartan on November 21, 2011, 05:28:25 pm

Might be a while but I probably should get in before anyone else.

Why in the world would you think that? There's a line, buddy!

Ohh, shit. Sorry man I meant to write the word it because I just meant my character sheet.

But Taric by all means do...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 21, 2011, 07:43:12 pm

Taricus, don't kill James! ...You probably won't have to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Spartan on November 21, 2011, 07:48:58 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 21, 2011, 07:43:12 pm

Taricus, don't kill James! ...You probably won't have to.

I almost want James to die. The fight between fake Dom and real Dom be the most epic occurrence of our age.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on November 21, 2011, 09:58:48 pm

Quote from: Spartan on November 21, 2011, 07:39:01 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on November 21, 2011, 07:25:22 pm

Quote from: Spartan on November 21, 2011, 05:28:25 pm

Might be a while but I probably should get in before anyone else.

Why in the world would you think that? There's a line, buddy!

Ohh, shit. Sorry man I meant to write the word it because I just meant my character sheet.

Sorry for going off on ya. It seemed like you didn't think that there was a waitlist.

It'll be quite a while before anyone new gets in at any rate, look at how long it took to shoehorn James in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 21, 2011, 10:45:24 pm

>.> Shhhhhh, shhhh....

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 22, 2011, 08:39:29 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 21, 2011, 06:48:24 pm

Wait... a... minute...

James figured if she could make thing in his mind he could make things in his mind, attempting to imagine imself a suit og AEGIS body armour and a shotgun.

I had been kind of wondering why you hadn't been creating things left and right, I'm guessing it slipped your mind? Anyway, in your head the power of the object is limited entirely by the will roll that created, a shotgun that you rolled a 2 creating will be less powerful than that knife she rolled a 3 creating.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 22, 2011, 10:21:39 am

Hmmm. Hope I rolla six :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 26, 2011, 05:48:37 am

GTFO The second page

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 26, 2011, 05:55:35 am

"Get the F out The second page"? You're telling the second page to get out? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 26, 2011, 05:59:38 am

woops, i forgot the of

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 01:51:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 26, 2011, 05:55:35 am

"Get the F out The second page"? You're telling the second page to get out? :P

Well GTFO is flexible, it could be Get The Fuck Out, Get The Fuck Off (which works in that sentence), Giant Trembling Ferric Oranges, Gentile Tranvestite Felon Outlet (A truly terrifying store to be sure.), etc, etc.

Anyway, Tarran Ran his turn so I suppose I could feel inspired enough to scribble something on paper, wrap it around a lead brick, and throw it at your collective noggins.

Starting to run the turn, it may take a while as there is a distinct possibility of a mandatory computer switch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:02:19 pm

Hang on a mo'...

Sorry to double post here, but Tarran doesn't have a real action! The bum...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 28, 2011, 03:22:37 pm

Blame it on wolfchild. He left me hanging on my conversation. I've been waiting for him to answer my line for the last couple of days. ::)

Without finishing the conversation, I can't really think of any reasonably sensible action without it reeking of some amounts of metagaming.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 28, 2011, 03:23:35 pm

Could've said that to him earlier...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:25:11 pm

You could search again, now that you've heard the sound and have identified that is coming from the walls or floor of the room it won't require Insanely difficult general search roll.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 28, 2011, 03:37:06 pm

Quote from: Taricus on November 28, 2011, 03:23:35 pm

Could've said that to him earlier...

I decided not to. I mean, it's not like my post is burred in multiple miles of posts.

Quote from: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:25:11 pm

You could search again, now that you've heard the sound and have identified that is coming from the walls or floor of the room it won't require Insanely difficult general search roll.

Well fine. But it still kinda reeks of meta.

Search again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:38:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 28, 2011, 03:37:06 pm

Quote from: Taricus on November 28, 2011, 03:23:35 pm

Could've said that to him earlier...

I decided not to. I mean, it's not like my post is burred in multiple miles of posts.

Quote from: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:25:11 pm

You could search again, now that you've heard the sound and have identified that is coming from the walls or floor of the room it won't require Insanely difficult general search roll.

Well fine. But it still kinda reeks of meta.

Search again.

I could have you curl up in a ball and cry until things get better if it would make you feel better about your action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 28, 2011, 03:40:18 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:38:05 pm

I could have you curl up in a ball and cry until things get better if it would make you feel better about your action.

That's even worse. You're breaking roleplaying entirely rather than merely skimming metagaming.

Stop making suggestions, make the turn made. Shoo, shoo, make that turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:42:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 28, 2011, 03:40:18 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:38:05 pm

I could have you curl up in a ball and cry until things get better if it would make you feel better about your action.

That's even worse. You're breaking roleplaying entirely rather than merely skimming metagaming.

Stop making suggestions, make the turn made. Shoo, shoo, make that turn.

I'm being sarcastic YOU FOOOOOLLLL!

Anyway, I hardly think it's meta-gaming to have the second search. After all the captain is wrecking the room looking for his people, he finds nothing. Horrible scraping sound is heard coming from the walls/floor. Captain gives "you've got to be kidding" face and starts tearing up the walls and floor.

I've actually seen this movie before I think...

The white dude died first.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 28, 2011, 04:50:17 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 03:42:38 pm

I've actually seen this movie before I think...

The white dude died first.

Thanks for the reassurance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 28, 2011, 10:43:10 pm

There were delays. They have been dealt with.
Severely.

(Incidentally and entirely coincidentally there is an excellent Mongolian restaurant in Tulsa called HuHots if you're ever passing through)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 29, 2011, 02:18:32 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 28, 2011, 03:37:06 pm

Search again.

   There isn't exactly an overabundance of options on the possible locations of Dom and Taric, they had to have gone through this room or through the one that Ash's team is searching. The mystery is of course how in all the worlds they got below the rooms.
   [Observation 5+1] Nothing on the floor has been moved or is the least bit out of place as far as you can see, and considering the rather gory carpet you think it rather prudent to check the walls first. You walk around the small room, running your hands across the walls at different heights and relying as much on your physical senses as you do on your psychic vision. A good thing too, psychic tendrils aren't able to catch in hairline seams that lie between concealed doors and ordinary walls. Fingernails on other hand, can.
   Maintenance Access Hatch. Considering the fact that you spent your last days on earth living beneath one it's almost surprising that you didn't think of it sooner. Dominique would of course known about the hatches being a maintenance worker herself. All that left was why she'd decided to leave you high and dry.

   Of course there was that pesky detail of you agreeing to be chaperoned around the facility by an armed escort of faceless not-quite-people wearing armor that -according to Taric- latched onto your face and captured your brain via your eyeballs.

---

Ashley Fey and Jordan Grey

Quote from: wolfchild on November 21, 2011, 05:41:20 pm

"I am almost at that point with you, but the moment we do that, they know we are not playing ball, and any advantage we could have gotten playing along vanishes, but it wont work without everyone else, so a couple of us could sneak off with less chance of being noticed." Ashly Fondly Regards Cremation (of immortals) and looks one last time for the two runaways

   Jordan might not be exactly happy with things right now but you've known him long to know the difference between him whining and him actually suggesting something. This is, like 99% of his complaints, one of those times when he just needs to whine to make himself feel better. Of course being covered in that foul gunk is probably license enough for anyone to whine a little about their sorry lot in life, or whatever this thing you have is called.
   After he's been suitably placated with needless logic the pair of you give the room the good once-over that Jordan interrupted with his maladroit antics. [Ash observation 3, 3 Intuition 5+1, 1 Luck 2 8/30. Poor result] The result however is nothing more than you expected, an exercise in futility. The room is, as far as you can see, clean.
   [Jordan observation 4, 3 Intuition 4, 2+1 Luck 3 14/30. Average result] Jordan's search of the other side of the room yields no other revelation, Tarran's troops are not in fact hiding under the throw pillows.   

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 21, 2011, 03:46:54 pm

"What?" Dom said, turning to Jake. "I told you I can do that shit. Calm your ass down and let's get hustling. I'll lead the way, I got all the big guns. Except for that one..." she said, smiling to herself. Say what you would about Taric, but he was handy in a workshop. That... whatever the hell it was he had made would be a nasty surprise for anyone trying to stop them. "Jake, you follow me, Taric, you take rear guard." That was the best formation, in her opinion; she had the heaviest armor and most guns so she could easily handle frontal assaults, and Taric had weapons and combat experience. He would be safe in the back but still able to watch her back and keep Jake safe. Frankly she didn't trust that guy with a gun - at least not yet - so it was best for him to stay sheltered in the middle.

   Smirking somewhat at Jake's reaction you clamber through the damaged iris first. You seriously doubt that he's going to attempt to attack you ever again, with anything. Taking command in Tarran's absence you order Taric to take up the rearguard, with the tunnel dead-ending behind you there isn't much chance of being attacked from behind, putting him in the greatest position to use that bizarre hybrid of lead and laser that he's so bloody proud of.
   Jake you order to keep between yourself and Taric. You he's probably fairly safe to turn your back on when unarmed and scared shitless by your abilities. He doesn't complain about being ordered around, scrambling slightly less gracefully behind you through the iris as you lead on.
   
   You lead Taric and Jake down the maintenance shaft, gratefully noting that the secondary iris in this shaft remains retracted for the time being. A dozen more strides after the reserve iris you're able to clearly make out the ladder shaft down to the next level of maintenance corridors, scratch marks on the rim mark it as leading down to a tunnel hub with at least seven different branches from there.

   The ladder would certainly take you down deeper, but there are also the other ceiling hatches in the shaft that lead up to the pair of locked rooms of unknown contents.
   
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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on November 21, 2011, 03:45:08 pm

"Guess we're clear then. Lead on, considering you seem to know where you're going." Go into the hole (The one in the iris :P).

   You follow Dominique, or rather you follow the sound of Jake following Dominique. The lack of the primary human sense would bother most people pretty severely, you though... It's an irritation. Sight isn't so much necessary in these straight and unobstructed tunnels, if they'd all been covered in the mess that Jake's section had it would be a different story, but as it is you need touch and hearing more than you need sight.
   [Failed roll not shown]

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James Evan

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

James: 59+0-0=59

Blight: 81+2-0=83

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 21, 2011, 06:48:24 pm

James figured if she could make thing in his mind he could make things in his mind, attempting to imagine imself a suit og AEGIS body armour and a shotgun.

   Your shadowy abomination is faster than she has any right to be, maybe it's the fact that it's her memory you're in, maybe it's part of the psychic thing, maybe it's something else entirely, but whatever it is she reverses her grip on the blade with blinding speed and drives it back into your chest like a very pointy hammer. [Blight melee 4+1 Vs James Dodge 3] [Blight brawl 3] You raise the chair defensively again, knocking her arm far enough sideways to prevent the knife from skewering you, but not far enough to keep its serrated edge from scoring across your ribs. (James -15 HP)

   Fine, she wants to play with point pieces of metal, she can have them. As for you, well you certainly don't plan to resign yourself to such archaic methods of butchery as that. [Will 2-1 double action] [Will 4-1 double action] You imagine yourself wearing the AEGIS body armor from the Storm Captain holo-series, resplendent with flowing cape and gilded lightning crest on the breastplate. A part of your mind however kicks in to remind you that the armor worn by Captain Storm was a fabricated model and about as useful as snot for the purpose of deflecting knife blows. This unfortunately is translated completely into the ornate Tactical armor you now wear, it's as light as a feather and just about as protective.
   The shotgun however goes over slightly better, a shorter model of semi-automatic slugger that you remember pretty clearly. You did after all greenlight a shipment of such weapons as organic foodstuffs back in your pivotal days as a scanner.

(Ephemeral AEGIS armor is now worn, Gargoyle CQC shotgun is now wielded)

Turn Recap
Taric follows Dom and fails to do something. (Thus dooming you all. As usual.)
James gets pinked again, again.
Tarran Discovers a secret door!
Dominique takes charge, like a boss
Ash Is failing to discern a reason for her meticulous search of an empty room.

Jordan is Following
Harry is Following

The escort is blocking the hallway that leads away from the personal quarters

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 13/20)



Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Maintenance Shaft Top level, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 34/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 170/200)
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs] (Dreamspace: Ephemeral AEGIS Armor 1/1)
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
(Dreamspace: Gargoyle Shotgun (6/6))
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 29, 2011, 02:26:59 am

"Why've I got the feeling something bad happened? At any rate, Which way Jake?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 29, 2011, 02:28:10 am

Open up the hatch and shout into it:

"Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier, your captain is getting increasingly angry at you two. He commands that you get your ass back here and explain yourselves this instant or he will make sure to whoop your asses to Sol and back. Love: Captain's echo."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 29, 2011, 02:35:13 am

Go report failure and desire to cremate the immortals to tarran

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2011, 02:54:27 am

Let me guess: either Taric went the wrong way or the goddamn iris closed after us, didn't it? (I figure Dom can turn around and see these things, so if either is true it shouldn't require a roll.) Also, can Tarran actually open the latch?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 29, 2011, 09:23:11 am

James ditched the armor, blasting with the shotgun at the BLight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 29, 2011, 09:37:34 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2011, 02:54:27 am

Let me guess: either Taric went the wrong way or the goddamn iris closed after us, didn't it? (I figure Dom can turn around and see these things, so if either is true it shouldn't require a roll.) Also, can Tarran actually open the latch?

He can try. A good PK+Strength would knock it out. And no, nothing so immediately noticeable happened. Taric is still following you, even he couldn't get lost in a straight line.

EDIT: Nevermind, you don't have action, only a post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2011, 09:59:52 am

Yeah, sorry, but until I determined whether or not I would actually hear Tarran I couldn't do anything. I can't think of a single thing Taric could possibly have failed following me. :\ Anyway, I guess I'll just write it as a branch: the first for if Tarran gets the hatch open, the second for if not.

---

"Ugh, hold on..." Dom said, pushing past Jake and Taric. "Tarran, I found a survivor and Taric and I are going back with him to find the rest. What the hell have you been doing?" she yelled back, wondering what he was so pissed about. He probably hadn't been doing anything important anyway.

---

"Let's check those rooms. Maybe we can find some supplies like ammo or something in them," Dom suggested, moving to open one of them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 29, 2011, 10:11:44 am

((I'm going to assume that Tarran is too far away to hear :/))

"Right, sounds good."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 29, 2011, 05:00:57 pm

Alright, I'm going to go commit sins against man and God. When I get back I'm going to run the turn, your actions are as below.

Taric: Ask for directions and Follow Dom
Tarran: Huff, puff, and blow the door down
Ashely: Give up the search and return to Tarran
Dominique: Search the locked rooms (And probably close the door behind you again so that Tarran has even more trouble determining where you are, right?)
James: Shoot Her! Really!

(Also serious, that wasn't me getting onto you earlier for not having a post that was me pre-caffeine. Sorry.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2011, 05:12:43 pm

No problem. I can't close the door anyway, I broke'd it. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 29, 2011, 05:44:54 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2011, 05:12:43 pm

No problem. I can't close the door anyway, I broke'd it. :(

Was actually talking about the maintenance hatch leading up to the unopened rooms but hey, running turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 29, 2011, 05:47:31 pm

CLOSE IT!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 29, 2011, 07:27:00 pm

Goddammit you two.

You know what, if you don't talk to me now, I'm giving up the search for you and demoting you to below James' rank in the squad. Forever. Oh, and I'll also dual wield as much as possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 29, 2011, 07:32:23 pm

You didn't break the hatch out, you got close, but not quite.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2011, 07:58:22 pm

Welp, so much for listening to Tarran, can't hear 'em anyway. If you're really so upset about it though I can just have Dom open the door of the room we're searching from the inside. Or try to have her open it, anyway. It should be on the same hallway.

QuickEdit: Be advised, though, that Dom is not going to be happy about making a deal with the Father since she's scared of him. Expect a punch in the jaw when she finds out that not only did you do that, you have six Immortals hanging around with you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 29, 2011, 10:04:03 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 29, 2011, 02:28:10 am

Open up the hatch and shout into it:

"Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier, your captain is getting increasingly angry at you two. He commands that you get your ass back here and explain yourselves this instant or he will make sure to whoop your asses to Sol and back. Love: Captain's echo."

   It is unfortunate that you, unlike Dom, were never legitimately employed as a maintenance technician, if you had you might know how to open the door without physical violence. Not that physical violence sounded like a unattractive option right now. [Str 3][P.kinetics 3+2] [Door integrity 5] You smash the concealed hatch in with both hands, creasing the metal around your palms and denting the door back another inch into the wall. Heh, Dominique hardly had a monopoly on breaking technocrat equipment. 
   [Str 2][P.Kinetics 1 (bonus negated)] Your triumphant thoughts however don't translate well into your next smash. The envelopes of force that usually both protect and amplify your strikes simply fail to form, making you to ram your hands painfully and uselessly into the steel wall.

Ow.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on November 29, 2011, 02:35:13 am

Go report failure and desire to cremate the immortals to tarran

   They're not here, they didn't come through here, and unless they're being really quiet they haven't squirreled away somewhere in here. Time to to get back to Tarran and tell him that it's either find his men in the next ten minutes or incinerate a half-dozen immortals.

   You lead Jordan and Harry back to the room Tarran was searching, letting Harry once again take up a position in the mouth of the room to shine light on the interior. Tarran might have been happier if you hadn't done that considering that it reveals him prancing around and clutching his right hand in apparent agony. The light also reveals an inset section of the wall with a set of heavy fist shaped dents in the front. 
   If you had to guess you'd say that he found out how the others got into the tunnels.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2011, 09:59:52 am

"Let's check those rooms. Maybe we can find some supplies like ammo or something in them," Dom suggested, moving to open one of them.

   The hatches up will lead to the locked rooms, rooms that if you're lucky will contain something useful. Considering that the others in their hall led up to private quarters you don't have high hopes but it's worth a shot. [E/O 1] You tell Jake to stop walking forwards for a minute while you wrestle with the closest up hatch. [luck 5] The hatches are thankfully much easier to open from this side and you're able to haul it open without too much trouble.

  The room inside is... different from the others. For one its previous occupant saw no reason to decorate or really use anything other than simple metal. No hideously expensive wood, no garish neo-plastic, no paintings, not even the extraneous glass used to create the retro look. Just metal. Whoever lived here last was ascetic to say the least.
   [observation 3, 3 Intuition 4, 3+1 Luck 3 17/30. Average result] The metal desk in front of you houses a both private system and a terminal, there's a door off to your left that probably leads off to the bedroom, and an unpadded metal training post dominates the middle of the room. You can see dents in it that are very reminiscent of hands.
   [p.kinetics 5] The door back out onto the corridor, the one that you found locked when you checked it from outside, seems to almost... shine. You can't quite describe it but it just seems to glow, like it's more real than anything else your psychic senses are picking up. The effect is... disorienting.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on November 29, 2011, 02:26:59 am

"Why've I got the feeling something bad happened? At any rate, Which way Jake?"

   You frown in silent thought as you follow Jake down the maintenance shaft. Your gut tells you that you missed something, like missing a section of code or a program's hidden parameter, but for the life of you can't begin to imagine what it is... Still scratching your head you shrug and blow it off, nothing you can do about it now.
   Dom stops a couple seconds later, climbing up through a different hatch and saying something about checking the room for useful stuff. Her chances of finding anything are not bloody likely unless she's decided she needs whatever kind of designer sheets the Technocracy decided to bring down here. Women.
  While you're waiting for her to get back down you talk to Jake, asking about directions to both the armory and to the survivor base.
  "There's a ladder at the end of this shaft leading down to a hub, that hub then splits off into nine ways. One of the paths is marked with a restricted access mark, that's the one you want for the armory. Automated defenses may have been reactivated since Harrison's visit though, might make it hard to get through. Our holdout is straight down, just continuing going down the ladder, past the hub until you get to the bottom of the shaft. That'll get you to the heatsink grid, from there it's a series of seventeen marks to get back to our meeting hall."
   "Marks, what kind of marks?" You ask cautiously, if Jake was the only one who could read these marks then he had a great deal of leverage.
   "Maintenance marks." Jake says, giving the impression of a sheepish shrug in the darkness. "Not all of us can read, and the marks are sort of a common language for Shift workers."

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 29, 2011, 09:23:11 am

James ditched the armor, blasting with the shotgun at the BLight.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James: 40+0-0=40

Blight: 99+2-0=101 [Double action, again]

   Your own personal Carrie lunges low this time, [Blight Melee 3 Vs Dodge 1] catching you off-guard [Brawl 3+1] and tearing a bloody gouge across your stomach and blowing your rather useless armor into glowing shreds. (Armor -1 [destroyed], HP -19) She's bleeding you out, one cut at time.
   This time though you've got a surprise in store.

  [Quickshot 3+2 (point blank) Vs Dodge 1] You jump backward and raise the Gargoyle to about shoulder height and pull the trigger in one surprisingly smooth -for you- motion. She doesn't even have time to look surprised before the blast tears a large portion of her face off. (Blight is now Hurt)
   Your triumph is however short lived, her features flowing back together out of what undefinable material dreams are made of. She looks severely pissed.
   Granted that isn't much of a change.

   She twists sideways to get out of the way of your shotgun, whirling and dropping down to slash at the back of your leg. [Blight melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 2] [Brawl 5+1] [Confirm critical 3 Vs 4, confirm failed] Cutting a deep slash across the muscles in your thigh, narrowly avoiding your femoral artery as it fans blood across your leg. (James HP -30) 

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Turn Recap
Taric talks with Jake
James is bleeding out at a remarkable rate.
Tarran hurts his poor little hands!
Dominique finds and austere room.
Ash Is watching Tarran prance about in pain

Jordan is Following
Harry is Following

The escort is blocking the hallway that leads away from the personal quarters

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Hurt
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 13/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 34/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 121/200)
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
(Dreamspace: Gargoyle Shotgun (5/6))
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on November 29, 2011, 11:05:47 pm

See if I can get the thing open, dispute the rough handling it has had

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on November 29, 2011, 11:31:19 pm

*cough* I believe you mean "despite", not "dispute" correct?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on November 29, 2011, 11:53:48 pm

"MOTHER GODDAMMIT'S SHIT OF A BITCH'S BASTARD ON FRICKING FIRE-COLORED CRAP MY GODDAMN HAND!"

If Ashley fails to open the thing, use my legs instead of my hands and smack the wall again. For crying out loud, it can't be healthy using your hand like a hammer without giving another part of your body a chance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 30, 2011, 09:49:03 am

"Hey, Taric! Computer up here," Dom said, going back to the hatch. "Wanna give it a go?" If he did, she'd help pull him up into the room. If not, she'd try the other hatch and room. She wasn't going to touch that door herself, but maybe Taric could open it with the terminal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 30, 2011, 10:01:44 am

James needed some real armor, quick. And so he tried to make the light armor he had been wearing in real life.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on November 30, 2011, 10:02:31 am

"Sure! Might as well." Wait for dom to get me up there, and then try and access the terminal."

I'm assuming there's a light on up there, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 30, 2011, 10:07:21 am

If there isn't, then the computer monitor should light up when Dom turns it on for you.

EDIT: I've thought about it and I think I figured out that failed roll Taric had. We triggered some alert in the base computer when I broke it open, didn't we? Some safety measure or something like that, and now our location is obvious. Dammit... :\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 03, 2011, 10:27:28 pm

Geeeeeeee-yuess what? Bump.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 02:07:35 pm

Sorry, cycled over to the other for a few days, then there was this weekend which apparently happened sometime yesterday even though I have no memory of it... Well, moving on!

Running turn.

Also: If am needed to write an action somewhere then please do tell.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 02:53:19 pm

My RTD needs an action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 03:10:18 pm

Done and done.

Ashley stole your inanimate object kill by the way.

EDIT: Considering that Tarran's action is now invalid I'm going to revert to your contingency from last round.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 03:19:13 pm

Quote from: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 03:10:18 pm

Ashley stole your inanimate object kill by the way.

DAMN! >:(

Quote from: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 03:10:18 pm

EDIT: Considering that Tarran's action is now invalid I'm going to revert to your contingency from last round.

Yeah, that'll do just fine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 04:51:33 pm

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on November 29, 2011, 11:05:47 pm

See if I can get the thing open, dispute the rough handling it has had

You sigh deeply as Tarran continues to dance the steps of St. Vitus. There is a very a good and profound reason that one should not attempt to break doors down with nothing but your fists, a reason that is apparently lost on the good captain. Regardless of his rather unconventional approach he does seem to have found the passage he was looking for, of course he also appears to have damaged it fairly badly in the course of his own particular brand of investigation. 

You beckon for Harry to move the light up beside you while you take a look at the damage and see what you can do about the door while Jordan makes sure Tarran hasn't broken his hands. [Mechanical 5+1-2-1 (Door is extremely damaged)] Pretty standard fare, magnetic reader, largely mechanical for durability... There's usually a trick to these sort of things but you were never much good at it, still, you didn't get activated because you gave up easily. Pressing the hatch up and in using one of Tarran's dents as leverage you manage to make the seam gap enough for one of your blades to slip inside, from there it's just a matter of angle...

A couple of grunts and a muffled sound of steely protest later the hatch grudgingly allows you to lever it back into its slot, revealing the dark and oddly odiferous shaft beneath.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 29, 2011, 02:28:10 am

"Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier, your captain is getting increasingly angry at you two. He commands that you get your ass back here and explain yourselves this instant or he will make sure to whoop your asses to Sol and back. Love: Captain's echo."

You tolerate Jordan checking out your hand while Ash fiddles with the door, it would be nice at least to know that the damn thing hasn't decided to have a complete break-up after all these years together. Thankfully Jordan finds -after a great deal of seemingly unnecessary prodding and twisting- that your hand is bloody and bruised as deep as it goes but has sustained little to no actual damage to the bone structure itself. He does however go on to recommend against continued 'flaming idiocy that violates all precepts of good sense'.
Heh, people been saying that to you for years.

As soon as Jordan finishes with your hand you hear a slight sound of triumph from Ashley, followed shortly by the grudging scrape of the hatch you tried to bust sliding slowly out of the way. Credit where credit is due, that woman has a way with machines.
[Diplomacy 5+1] Kneeling down to the mouth of the shaft you reign in your temper and put on your best voice for the occasion. "Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier, your captain is getting increasingly angry at you two. He commands that you get your ass back here and explain yourselves this instant or he will make sure to whoop your asses to Sol and back. Love: Captain's echo." You shout down into the hole, keeping your voice smooth and coaxing even as you threaten to tan their hides for insubordination.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 30, 2011, 09:49:03 am

"Hey, Taric! Computer up here," Dom said, going back to the hatch. "Wanna give it a go?" If he did, she'd help pull him up into the room. If not, she'd try the other hatch and room. She wasn't going to touch that door herself, but maybe Taric could open it with the terminal.

Room, computers, strange glowing doors… Well, you sure as hell aren't touching the door; Maintenance code 101, if it glows it's probably about to kill you and everyone around you. The computer seems more Taric's speed, his recent history might be less than sterling but you're going to be right here if anything goes wrong.
Hmm... Why was that thought supposed to be at all comforting again?

Taric however accepts with his usual modicum of enthusiasm for anything computerized, letting you haul him up and point him in the direction of the chair, at least until Tarran's commanding bellow reaches up from the maintenance shaft, [will 3+1] freezing you in place with inexplicable feelings of guilt.

"Err..." Jake's somewhat more wavering voice floats up to you. "who is that?"

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on November 30, 2011, 10:02:31 am

"Sure! Might as well." Wait for dom to get me up there, and then try and access the terminal."

At Dom's first mention of another computer system to wreak havoc on you're out of the tunnel, anything is going to be better than sitting around in the dark playing twenty questions with captain janitor. Hauling yourself with the lip of the hatch and Dominique's help you survey the room to no effect, forcing you to rely on Dominque's not-so-careful guidance to get yourself into position in front of the desk.

Cracking your knuckles back you prepare to fumble around and get this bloody thing working, that is until Tarran's voice interrupts your preparation. [Will Auto-success through perk] Ah, the princess has lost her subjects has she? You're busy, Tarran's pout can wait until you're done doing whatever the hell you feel like over here.

[Mechanical 5+1] Despite the darkness your exceptional skill allows you to operate the system as if you were not deprived of a major sense. After a couple of precise pokes a pale blue light flares into being at about head level, expanding into a three-dimensional rendering of the Mobius loop and sword of the Technocracy.
Nothing else happens.

There should be an interactive display, a password input sequence, something. This just hovers in midair, waiting for something that you aren't quite sure how to supply.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 30, 2011, 10:01:44 am

James needed some real armor, quick. And so he tried to make the light armor he had been wearing in real life.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

 
James: 75+0-0=75

Blight: 5+2-0=7

You disengage as far as you're able, trying to keep what weight matters here off of your injured leg. You need armor, and you need it now or she's going to cut you to ribbons and wear you in her hair. [Will 5] Instead of aiming for something that you've never seen in before real life you keep it simple and close to home, imagining the simple weight and feel of the light armor your waking form currently wears, not bothering with the way it looks. The feeling of it encloses you, wrapping around your entire body in an uninterrupted field of protection.  Nothing about you visibly changes but you can feel the armor on your skin, even if you can't see it.

Your rather effeminate nemesis leaps forwards while you're spending most of your energy creating your armor, driving her knife downwards at your skull in a broad overhand sweep. [Blight melee 4 Vs Dodge 5] You dodge to the side and jab her in the ribs with your elbow in one extended move, staggering her sideways and keeping the strike from trepanning your skull.

((Dreamspace Armor has 100AP and a threshold of 50%))

---

Turn Recap
Taric ENGAGE!s a mysterious computer
James may be starting to turn this fight around
Tarran is tugging at Dominique's very soul!
Dominique is feeling somewhat guilty
Ash Is leading by exemplary competence

Jordan is Following
Harry is Following

The escort is blocking the hallway that leads away from the personal quarters

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Hurt
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 13/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 40/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 34/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 121/200)
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]  (Dreamspace armor 100/100)
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
(Dreamspace: Gargoyle Shotgun (5/6))
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 04:56:32 pm

"Taric, you keep messing with that, I'll deal with boss." Dom descended back into the tunnel, where she was hailed by Jake. "That would be Tarran Smith. He's a terrorist and our leader. Sort of. Mainly because when our squad was formed no one else wanted the job." Raising her voice, she shouted back to Tarran, "where the hell have you been while Taric and I were finding a survivor?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 05:08:00 pm

"Right." Taric attempted to gain access to the system.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 05:10:40 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 05:08:00 pm

"Right." Taric attempted to gain access to the system.

*Sigh* One does occasionally wish that you would occasionally attempt to use your own intuition rather than the intuition roll. Just sayin'.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 05:13:20 pm

Well, I don't really have a clue how to proceed here so... :/

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 05:20:31 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 05:13:20 pm

Well, I don't really have a clue how to proceed here so... :/

NONE?
NONE AT ALL?

I am disappoint.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 05:21:54 pm

No controls, nothing at all besides the startup screeen...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 05:22:32 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 05:21:54 pm

No controls, nothing at all besides the startup screeen...

Go on...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 05:22:46 pm

Try putting the sword through the loop?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 05:23:30 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 05:22:46 pm

Try putting the sword through the loop?

Already through, the display in non-interactive at this stage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 05:24:27 pm

Well, still no idea...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 05:25:06 pm

If you can't mess with the display I have no idea outside of voice commands or possible fingerprint/retinal scanning. Maybe you should drag Jake up there just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 06:07:00 pm

"I was busy clearing out the room behind where James was and helping Ashley with the sniper problem. Now, it's your turn, why in goddamn hell did you just leave, find a survivor, and go down a shaft without telling me?" *Stammers* "D... do you know how angry I am right now? We're supposed to be a goddamn team!"

"I thought we were friends! But noooooo, you just leave me like I'm nothing to you. Not to mention Ashley and her squad, who you ALSO left. And James, what about James? Did you think about his feel... ings?"

*Whispers to Ashley* "Where did James go? Did... we-I honestly just leave him back there with those Immortals?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:10:42 pm

"Can it, boss. I don't remember you being a whiny-ass crybaby," Dom responded. "And you left me behind first to fight one of those damn things myself! I got Taric to help me clear the other rooms just in case and we stumbled across Jake."

Can I make a roll for whether or not Dom heard that whisper? Because if she did..

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 06:12:22 pm

*Tarran promptly fired his Chimera pistol once randomly down the shaft.*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:16:43 pm

"Oh? It's gunfire now, is it?"

Slam, 400 lbs, 5', at the entrance to the shaft. I want to knock Tarran on his ass without actually hurting him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 06:19:14 pm

Shit, Did I turn Dom to the dark side? :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on December 05, 2011, 06:20:20 pm

the chimera fires all its bullets with one pull of the trigger Tarran

Hey! you two cut it out, I want to incinerate those damn things ijnn the\ hallway, but we need more men too make sure it sticks, dont you want to break something dom?

Tarric, try running your hand along the mobius strip in its entirety, or gripping the sword, it may only appear to be uninteractive

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 06:21:27 pm

Gm said it's not interactive right now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on December 05, 2011, 06:23:44 pm

he said it appears uninteractive taric, everything he says is your character's opinion and observation, not word of god

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 06:24:43 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on December 05, 2011, 06:20:20 pm

the chimera fires all its bullets with one pull of the trigger Tarran

Oh, you're right, it does. I forgot. It's been so long since I've used one.

Well Serious deserves all 15 bullets anyway. So no big deal about that tiny detail.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 06:25:10 pm

He said it was non-interactive, not appears so...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:28:43 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 06:19:14 pm

Shit, Did I turn Dom to the dark side? :D

Nah, Tarran just fucked up. Dom's exhausted, hungry, scared, melancholy, frustrated, and just generally not in the mood for unnecessary crap. Then he whines at her for abandoning him when she sees it as the other way around -and she's doing something that could be of benefit to the team as a whole- and takes a shot at her. Considering how prone Dom is to raging, the only reason she's not trying to really hurt him is because she like(s/d) him.

Ninja x3: Oh, really? How much stamina do I have? 40? At 1kn/200lbs per stamina point...

Slam, 4,000 lbs, 5', at the entrance to the shaft to hopefully knock Tarran out and close the shaft off.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 06:33:31 pm

Don't make me steal a HE grenade off of Harry and throw it down there. Because my guy will totally think about it. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:44:46 pm

You won't know it's coming until Dom's already unleashed the kinetic energy, at which point one of these will occur:

• Best: Tarran is knocked out, shaft is closed off
• Second Best: Shaft is closed off
• Third Best: Tarran is knocked out or injured
• Not desirable: Slam fails entirely
• Do not want: Tarran is killed

Hopefully, though, you'll be fine since I'm not directing it at you. You'd have to do something monumentally stupid like jump in at the exact moment Dom releases it for that to happen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 06:55:58 pm

If I'm knocked out: I will punch you to death in my mind.
If I'm hurt: I will fire my Ichneumon down the shaft.
If I'm killed: I will haunt you forever as a ghost. And make your life miserable. Possibly bring you to tears. Possibly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 08:20:39 pm

Let me put it this way: Shoot into the crowd, roll bad, hit me - I don't mind, that's the dice's fault.

Intentionally shoot at me: We have problems.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 05, 2011, 08:46:29 pm

James was getting pissed. She comes into his mind, decides its hers, then tries to screw him up. and when he tries to top her she starts stabbing him. NO MORE! James aimed his shotgun, and fired. He'd blow her away.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 09:05:24 pm

[Niska] So... we are finally beginning to meet the real you?"[/Niska]

Anyway, addressing questions.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:10:42 pm

Can I make a roll for whether or not Dom heard that whisper? Because if she did..

Well... You're decently far away, he's whispering, Dom's probably not exactly listening with her best ears, and there's that 3/4ths shut Iris between you and him... I don't think so. Sorry. :(

Quote from: wolfchild on December 05, 2011, 06:23:44 pm

he said it appears uninteractive taric, everything he says is your character's opinion and observation, not word of god

Word of God to prevent unnecessary action waste: The Hologram is not interactive currently. Now, I've eaten a sandwich and have had caffeine since the last talk about this, so I'll give you a massive hint. Imagine that the way to access the computer is a physical macguffin and that it is out of your reach and there is no way to extend your physical reach.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:28:43 pm

Ninja x3: Oh, really? How much stamina do I have? 40? At 1kn/200lbs per stamina point...

Slam, 4,000 lbs, 5', at the entrance to the shaft to hopefully knock Tarran out and close the shaft off.

Well one would remind you that the aperture in the Iris is only 3' wide and will take a great portion of that blast. Second, in what way are you intending to close of the shaft? Blocking the entrance he's using specifically or something else?
 

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 05, 2011, 08:46:29 pm

James was getting pissed. She comes into his mind, decides its hers, then tries to screw him up. and when he tries to top her she starts stabbing him. NO MORE! James aimed his shotgun, and fired. He'd blow her away.

I usually do it for you when I post your actions in the turn, but would you mind bolding your actions?

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:44:46 pm

You won't know it's coming until Dom's already unleashed the kinetic energy, at which point one of these will occur:

Well actually since he has the advanced kinesthesia trick he'll be able to see the kinetic blast incoming, nobody else would be able to see it but the two of you though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 09:11:52 pm

Quote from: Draignean on December 05, 2011, 09:05:24 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:44:46 pm

You won't know it's coming until Dom's already unleashed the kinetic energy, at which point one of these will occur:

Well actually since he has the advanced kinesthesia trick he'll be able to see the kinetic blast incoming, nobody else would be able to see it but the two of you though.

Yay for choices long ago helping in the future!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 09:14:25 pm

I was hoping to crush the entrance so thoroughly that it couldn't be used, but fine. Can I use 1 SP to 'flick' him in the forehead with, say, 5 to 10 pounds of force as opposed to 200? (I'll be honest: Kind of forgot his chance of hitting me is near impossible due to that iris. For some reason I was thinking of it as wide open.) Because I'm still going to punish him (lightly) for taking a shot at me.

Anyway, so Taric can't do anything with the computer then?

EDIT: Also in the interest of honesty, I've been up for damn near two days, so I'm not exercising my best judgment and I overreacted. Sorry, Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 09:15:27 pm

Not PHYSICALLY. I could use psionics to do so however...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 09, 2011, 02:06:32 am

Bump of Bumpiness.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on December 10, 2011, 04:48:07 pm

This thread shouldn't be off the first page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 18, 2011, 04:21:32 am

-This post has been edited out of existence by it's author, forget it existed for both our sakes-

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 21, 2011, 10:18:36 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on December 05, 2011, 06:12:22 pm

Tarran promptly fired his Chimera pistol once randomly down the shaft.

   Whatever relief you felt at finding Taric and Dom is rather quickly devoured by a rather fiery tangle of frustration, indignation, and a sense of personally justified anger. Dominique however, for reasons that are baffling to you, seems to be feeling the same way. She however wasn't the one who became leader, you were.
   The looks of disbelief your rather vociferous crisis aversion methods draw become increasingly skeptical as your 'discussion' with Dominique peaks, apparently Ashley's people have different methods or at least better loyalty to the chain of command.   
    As Dominique's argument degenerates into base name calling you unholster the chimera from your belt, this was not a time to be engaged in petty squabbling, a fact that Dominique seems to have forgotten.

   It's a pity the fact that the chimera fires in bursts of fifteen is one that you seem to have forgotten.

   You lean down into the shaft, gripping the lip for support as you push your upper body in for the shot. You don't actually want to hurt Dom... but a couple of struck sparks and a bit of a scare would hardly go amiss in making her realize that this was serious. [Improbable Aim 1] [Quickshot -negated through prior roll-] Your right hand slips on the lip as you lean a little too far forward. A mistake that pitches you sideways and precariously close to falling into the main of the shaft as you twist to regain your grip.
   The diminutive and mismatched little pistol however tumbles from your hand as you keep yourself from falling, and for an instant there is a crystal clear image of the machine pistol falling toward the metal shaft floor.
   It hits the floor with the clatter of metal on cheap polymer and the bark of automatic high-velocity misfire.

 [Luck 3 (7 Rounds hit)][passive kinetics 3+2 (25 point temporary shield)] (PsyShield -5 -4 -3 -2 -2 -1 -1 Armor -1 -2 -2 -3 -1 -3 -2) You yell in surprise and alarm as multiple dull impacts punch into the technocrat armor and make you throw yourself back into the room with Ashley and her team by force of habit as much as any real damage.

This was going to be one of those days.

Come to think of it this was being one of those months.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 05, 2011, 06:16:43 pm

"Oh? It's gunfire now, is it?"

Slam, 4,000 lbs, 5', at the entrance to the shaft to hopefully knock Tarran out and close the shaft off.

   Your vision begins to unfocus slightly as Tarran rants at you- though it did him a favor to call his belligerent brand of whiny complaint a 'rant' by the regards of anyone with your experience. You had nearly gotten strangled to death, You had found a survivor, You had a found a way to move around this damn complex that certainly seemed safer than the main body of corridors Tarran had you tramping through. Tarran had a right to ask and be treated with mutual respect, not order you about like a goddamn workcrew manager and whine about how you mistreated his 'feelings'.
   Your rapidly growing tangle of frustration and less than benevolent thought is however brought to a head by a brief crackle of gunfire and the chiming rings of a couple of bullets striking the iris, the sounds of Tarran actually shooting at you to get your attention.
Well congratulations to him, he's got it.

   Fists balled and back stiff you swing back down into the maintenance shaft, wordlessly stepping in front of Jake bracing your feet. You were not one to be whined at, yelled at, ordered at, and no way in hell were you one to be shot at. Time Tarran got that memo. [Slam, 40, five', 4+1] (-40 stamina) Your muscles tense in silent harmony to the gathering force inside you, tightening until you shake as much with their tension as you do with maelstrom of energy and fury gathered inside of you; a psychic blast that you release with a wordless yell of frustration and indignation.
   [Iris integrity 1-2 -damaged- Vs Blast force 5+2 -high energy-] The pulse smashes into the partially closed iris with incredible force, torturing the already damaged metal until its mechanisms finally give up the ghost, the reinforced composite plate bowing outwards and collapsing unevenly on itself as the force rips past.

   [Stamina 3+1] You stagger forwards a little as the pulse leaves you, bending your head down low and breathing deeply to avoid unconsciousness. The smoldering anger that Tarran managed to invoke is still there, but the energy necessary to care about it too much has fled. 'Course that doesn't keep you from grinning wolfishly at the floor even as you struggle to not pass out, knocking someone down a peg was always fun.

---
 
Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on December 05, 2011, 05:08:00 pm

"Right." Taric attempted to gain access to the system.

    You tap your finger against your chin thoughtfully, slowly considering the unresponsive display even as Dominique gets into a shouting match with Tarran. You wave your hands through the hologram in various places to no effect, grasping and twisting every available part of the screen in an effort to find some hidden sweet spot. Unfortunately there don't seem to be any.
    You roll your eyes as the shouting from below continues, Tarran and Dom were like every other dysfunctional couple except for the stress relieving sex part. Your finger stops tapping for a moment as you consider that notion, mentally boggled for a moment by the question of how anyone would survive sex with Dominique. Still, as entertaining as that line of thought was it got you no closer to accessing this blasted system...

[Intuition 3+1] Having explored all of the probable options you set your sights on the more esoteric options, or more specifically you set your sights on figuring out how you would secure this system. [Empathetics 4] With the more conventional senses exhausted you begin focusing on the machine itself, inspecting and prodding the 'brain' of the computer as you would any of the other more mundane brains you've played in.

Interesting...

There are a pair of bright points that shine out from the admittedly incomprehensible weave of electrical pathing that makes up the system core, you have a feeling that something would happen if you gave either of those points a bit of a charge... Of course 'something' is not always a good thing.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on December 05, 2011, 06:20:20 pm

Hey! you two cut it out, I want to incinerate those damn things ijnn the\ hallway, but we need more men too make sure it sticks, dont you want to break something dom?

    You could see that the situation was going nowhere fast when Tarran started yelling, let alone when the name calling started. By the time Tarran managed to drop his own damn gun down the shaft and shoot himself with it you were already asking the nameless and invisible stars above what you had done to deserve being saddled with these amateurs.
   Dominique taking the gunfire personally didn't particularly surprise you, the sheer noise and floor rumbling force that accompanied her counter-stroke did. This is just what you needed, a squabble between two armored five year olds who happen to be classifiable as weapons of mass destruction.
   You had to end this before their negligence killed you or their incessant bickering forced you to kill yourself.     
 
   [Diplomacy 4 Vs Tarran will 4/Dom will 4] Stepping forwards to stand just behind Tarran you shout down at both of them simultaneously, attempting to balance your desire to kill them both with something resembling temperance. "Hey! you two cut it out, I want to incinerate those damn things in the hallway, but we need more men too make sure it sticks, don't you want to break something Dom?"

   Tarran stares at you stubbornly, a sentiment that you can practically feel being echoed from the dark silence of the maintenance shaft.

Must. Not. Kill. Greenhorns...


(You regenerate 12 HP)
       
---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 05, 2011, 08:46:29 pm

James was getting pissed. She comes into his mind, decides its hers, then tries to screw him up. and when he tries to top her she starts stabbing him. NO MORE! James aimed his shotgun, and fired. He'd blow her away.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James: 56+0-0=56

Blight: 100+2-0=102 (Seriously, she gets the best damn initiative rolls of any character.)

   In spite of your new protection She barely slows in her assault, attacking with the vigor and fury that She seems to possess in boundless quantity. [Blight Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 2] You manage to slip the first and second slashes, a tactic that proves fruitful until she reverses one unexpectedly and gets it under your guard. [Brawl 4+1] The blade hits the armor that surrounds you, sending slight ripples through the air as it grinds slowly to a halt a hair from your body. (Armor -25)

   [Quickshot 4+2 Vs Dodge 2] Not bothering to knock the knife wielding arm away from your body you simply set the muzzel against Her chest and pull the trigger. (Blight is now lightly wounded) She staggers backwards as shreds of Her spatter across the rest of the room, giving you a brief and decidedly disturbing view of her internals before her body begins to melt back together.

   The corrupted shadow snarls as she regains her footing, slashing the dagger out in front of herself in a broad move that touches nothing but air. [Blight Empathetics 3+1 Vs James Will 1] The floor however responds with momentous force, thrusting itself up like a breaking wave and sending you flying back through the massive room. [Soak 3+1] You strike the strangely spongy wall of the dreamspace room and rebound, hitting the floor with painful but harmless force. (Armor -5)
   Your nemesis however has taken the moment to disappear, leaving you seemingly alone with the perpetually growing tendrils.

  (Blight has momentarily disappeared)

[Luck 1] Meanwhile the air around your physical body has begun to hum noticeably, [Immortal Intuition 6-2] something that is not lost on the rather immediate group of Immortals.


Turn Recap
Taric has used his 'intuition'
James may be starting to turn this fight around
Tarran is Failing
Dominique Hurling about small cars
Ash Is being intensely frustrated

Jordan is Following
Harry is Following

The escort is doing something unknown.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Lightly wounded
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 60/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 13/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Domninique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 24/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 34/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 35/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.,

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 121/200)
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]  (Dreamspace armor 70/100)
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
(Dreamspace: Gargoyle Shotgun (5/6))
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 21, 2011, 11:12:16 pm

Yay, the RTD is back!

Tarran had no words to discribe the sheer anger he was feeling. He had to take his anger out on something before he went berserk.

Yank an HE grenade from Harry, go back into the hallway, throw James behind the corner while hiding behind the corner too, and use the grenade on those Immortals.

Pick up a random piece of furniture in the room and throw it into the wall until I've either ran out of anger or it's nothing but atoms.

Yes, Tarran is mad. Yes, he's about to screw over any chance of diplomacy with the base personnel. Does he know this? Yes, but he really needs something to vent on, and a door would just have him break his hands.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

Breaking your hands may be FAR more prudent though :P

Taric used a light psionic shock on both the points in an attempt to get the system on. Or look around for a cable to connect the two points if that fails.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 21, 2011, 11:17:50 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

Breaking your hands may be FAR more prudent though :P

Should I take that as a suggestion or as an insult? Because it could be took either way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:19:25 pm

Why not both? :P Besides, I'd prefer you not to die JUST yet...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 21, 2011, 11:22:56 pm

Oh fine.

But my guy needs a vent. Think up a vent. It's your new job. No, I will not vent on Ashley (&Co) or James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:31:17 pm

You COULD vent on Ash, if you know what I mean ;D

Or just smash some furniture up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 21, 2011, 11:42:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

Taric used the distruptor pistol on the either of the eletrical anomalties, hoping to get the system up and running. Or look around for a cable to connect the two points.

Taricus... this is a part of the system's internal circuitry. To continue with the brain analogies your plan would like stimulating a neuron with that same disruptor pistol.

This requires an empathetic twist, just like twisting somebody's mind. Too much and you'll fry the system.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 21, 2011, 11:43:29 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:31:17 pm

You COULD vent on Ash, if you know what I mean ;D

I don't get what you mean.

At least, I hope I don't get what you mean.

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:31:17 pm

Or just smash some furniture up.

Like what? I can't remember what kind of furniture is around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 22, 2011, 12:47:06 am

Quote from: Tarran on December 21, 2011, 11:43:29 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:31:17 pm

You COULD vent on Ash, if you know what I mean ;D

I don't get what you mean.

At least, I hope I don't get what you mean.

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:31:17 pm

Or just smash some furniture up.

Like what? I can't remember what kind of furniture is around.

Yes, hit on Ashley in every sense of the word. There's no way that can end badly.

As to furniture this is the room with the bloody and broken furniture, the dented horse statue, etc.

Quote from: Tarran on December 21, 2011, 11:22:56 pm

Oh fine.

But my guy needs a vent. Think up a vent. It's your new job. No, I will not vent on Ashley (&Co) or James.

You seriously want Taric to write a rant for you? You'll probably end up having really angry sex with every female thing in the vicinity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 22, 2011, 12:48:38 am

Dom rolled her eyes. From the sound of things, he had managed to shoot himself - whether by accident or because of her outburst, she wasn't sure - but that seemed to be business as usual for him. She turned and headed back to the room she had left Taric in. "Well, we're not going back that way," she announced, probably pointlessly, as she climbed up into the room. "Any progress, dude?"

@Draignean: I should still have 20 stamina left. I had 40, 1kn/200lbs of force is 1 stamina, 200x20 = 4,000. Especially since I was asking if I could use less than 200lbs off 1 stamina point and never got answered, which means I was kind of planning on using less...
@Tarran: Maybe you should look around and see if you can find a gameboy-type thing, or at least a working arcade machine. :P
@Ninja Draignean: That's probably true. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 22, 2011, 12:58:25 am

Eh.

Edited action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 22, 2011, 01:04:51 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 22, 2011, 12:48:38 am

@Draignean: I should still have 20 stamina left. I had 40, 1kn/200lbs of force is 1 stamina, 200x20 = 4,000. Especially since I was asking if I could use less than 200lbs off 1 stamina point and never got answered, which means I was kind of planning on using less...

*Scurries around his own thread*

Err, yes. So you did and so you do. I apologize for not getting back to you on that, but I wouldn't have let you do that without a refinement perk or a direct line of sight. As to the miscalculation I had accidentally converted my kNs wrong, refunding that + the stamina from the other roll that was included in your turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 22, 2011, 01:14:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on December 21, 2011, 11:42:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

Taric used the distruptor pistol on the either of the eletrical anomalties, hoping to get the system up and running. Or look around for a cable to connect the two points.

Taricus... this is a part of the system's internal circuitry. To continue with the brain analogies your plan would like stimulating a neuron with that same disruptor pistol.

This requires an empathetic twist, just like twisting somebody's mind. Too much and you'll fry the system.

Ah, okay. Didn't think I could make an eletrical current with Psionics though. Editing action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on December 22, 2011, 01:26:18 am

Quote from: Taricus on December 22, 2011, 01:14:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on December 21, 2011, 11:42:25 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

Taric used the distruptor pistol on the either of the eletrical anomalties, hoping to get the system up and running. Or look around for a cable to connect the two points.

Taricus... this is a part of the system's internal circuitry. To continue with the brain analogies your plan would like stimulating a neuron with that same disruptor pistol.

This requires an empathetic twist, just like twisting somebody's mind. Too much and you'll fry the system.

Ah, okay. Didn't think I could make an eletrical current with Psionics though. Editing action.

That...
That's the entire basis of the empathetics branch of psionics. I'm all but 100% certain I outlined this using the redhead of exposition back when you first got you psionics but I'll go over it again now.

Kinetics is based in movement of large objects like entire molecules
Empathetics is based in movement of small and light objects like electrons

Every empathetic twists you use is an elctrical stimulation, brains, muscles, servos, etc.  Empathetics actually deals with NOTHING BUT electrical manipulation.

So to recap:
Empathetics=Electrical field manipulation
Kinetics= Kinetic force manipulation

Seriously now, how did you think it worked?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 22, 2011, 01:27:51 am

Quote from: Draignean on December 22, 2011, 01:04:51 am

I wouldn't have let you do that without a refinement perk or a direct line of sight.

Makes sense. I guess Dom's never going to get that ability then, subtle isn't her deal. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 22, 2011, 01:29:28 am

Oh, that is how they work Draig? I never knew that. Atleast this  gives me a whole WORLD of new ideas now ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 22, 2011, 03:00:47 pm

Uh oh. Not the tendrils again. But this time James was sure he could do something about them, attempting to slice them with another one of those strange psionic blades he had made a while back.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: kisame12794 on December 27, 2011, 01:26:40 am

Removed stupidity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on December 27, 2011, 01:31:42 am

Except that you don't post it here :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on December 27, 2011, 02:04:27 am

Aren't you supposed to PM Drag to, you know, prevent us from knowing what you've got?

Or at the very least, wouldn't it be a good idea to at least spoiler your sheet?

Common sense, dude.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: kisame12794 on December 27, 2011, 09:39:42 am

It was two in the morning, and I really wasn't thinking straight. Now I need to do this all again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on December 28, 2011, 02:44:41 am

Ashley Makes one last attempt to get them over here

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 08, 2012, 12:30:38 am

Bump. Why? Why page three?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 08, 2012, 12:38:43 am

Because Draignean hasn't been on since around Christmas. :( I hope nothing happened to him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 08, 2012, 12:52:30 am

Yeah, I hope nothing happened. Not only would I loose a player, but a friend(Kinda) and a great frigging GM.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 08, 2012, 12:58:07 am

Same here. It'd be nice if we had a way to check up on him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 08, 2012, 01:11:47 am

Well, if Drag never comes back, here's a possible ending:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

As Dom, Taric, and Jake(?) go underground, the jackass immortals see the chance to be rid of the team and gas Dom, Taric, and Jake.

Next, they fire into James' head point blank, and throw a couple of grenades into the room with Tarran and Ashley (& Co). They all try to pick up the grenades but there are simply too many and they all die.

Last words:

Tarran: Freaking Dom and Taric.

Dom: Freaking Boss.

Taric: Why rainbows? WHY?!

Ashley: Goddamn rookies...

Harry: Goddamn newbies...

Jordan: Goddamn novices...

James: Freaking mindscrew...

Jake: ARFHGGFBGFDAS

The end?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 08, 2012, 01:18:43 am

I'm not a fan of downer endings. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 08, 2012, 01:22:25 am

Fine. Then everyone, what kind of thing would you or your character want?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 08, 2012, 02:12:59 am

Uh, hmm. I guess I'd go the route of, after the team clears this installation, Dominique finds some intel that her husband was indeed shipped to Eridani under suspicion he was a Dev-22 as well. She goes to rescue him, but finds that he's been dead for several weeks and is at a loss; she had thought he was dead a long time ago, but finding info on him had raised her hopes and now those are crushed. Eventually Tarran and Cane manage to help her out of her depression (Taric literally can't due to his perk, James is too crazy to notice, and I dunno if Ashley & co. would try or not) and she resumes her duties as the Team Mom... until the team is in some serious trouble during the final mission to liberate Eridani. With only one option left, she gives the team time to complete their objective and escape as she holds the line with dwindling ammo reserves. As they evacuate, she closes off every escape route from the base, locking herself in with the remnants of the Technocracy armies as a self destruct mechanism counts down...

After that, who knows? Maybe she survives the Bolivian Army Ending, this IS Dom we're talking about. But I think that's how she would want to go out: in a massive brawl, ensuring her friends make it out alive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 08, 2012, 12:14:08 pm

Ooh, I hope nothing happened to him. It could be a winter vacation or something...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on January 08, 2012, 02:08:13 pm

then i envy your american long vacations.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 08, 2012, 02:50:52 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 08, 2012, 12:14:08 pm

Ooh, I hope nothing happened to him. It could be a winter vacation or something...

I don't think he mentioned any vacation. He left abruptly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 08, 2012, 05:55:48 pm

D:
I was trying to be optimistic.

Might just have quit the forums. It happens sometimes. Like the forum that I ended up learning about Dwarf Fortress from I lost interest in and I've faded away from.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 09, 2012, 09:36:40 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 08, 2012, 05:55:48 pm

D:
I was trying to be optimistic.

Might just have quit the forums. It happens sometimes. Like the forum that I ended up learning about Dwarf Fortress from I lost interest in and I've faded away from.

I don't think Draignean's the kind of guy who would just disappear without at least letting us know, first. The fan base for D-22 is small but very enthusiastic; if it was to end prematurely, I'm sure he'd post something about it, or at least PM us... assuming it's within his power to do so. :\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 09, 2012, 09:59:52 pm

Erk...
OK then...
I hope he's alright....

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 09, 2012, 10:02:31 pm

Yeah, Drag is very dedicated to this RTD. He would let us know if it's going to die or if he had to leave it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on January 10, 2012, 05:02:52 pm

I highly doubt he would just leave on us without saying anything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 12, 2012, 10:21:32 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on January 10, 2012, 05:02:52 pm

I highly doubt he would just leave on us without saying anything.

No I wouldn't, not without a good reason.

Sorry guys, my little modem pulled a dead but dreaming the day after christmas. Dead but dreaming meaning that it is for all intents and purposes as useful as yak vomit. But I can't get a warrantee replacement. Had to wait for spring semester to start before I could renew my student ID and acess the internet again.

I'll have the money together for a new modem together in a few days, but until then I won't be able to log on for long at all.

I'm not dead, I have not abandoned, I will return in full force as soon as financial/warrantee difficulties are surmounted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 12, 2012, 11:22:01 am

Dude, don't even worry about that. I'm just happy to see you're back and the trouble was (relatively) minor. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 12, 2012, 01:03:38 pm

IT LIVES. IT LIVES. I had thought you were gone forever man!

Well, I'll avoid booting you off the dragon RTD for now then. Unless you don't want to play it anymore.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 13, 2012, 12:11:15 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 12, 2012, 01:03:38 pm

IT LIVES. IT LIVES. I had thought you were gone forever man!

Well, I'll avoid booting you off the dragon RTD for now then. Unless you don't want to play it anymore.

Auto me, I can't log on for more than a couple minutes between classes right now. Tuesday or wednesday I should be able to log on from my home computer again though. Anyone I'm in a game with or who is running a game that I'm in also auto me, desired preference for controlling player being Serious, then Dwarmin, then Tarran.

Sorry guys, but thanks for not abandoning ship.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 13, 2012, 12:19:59 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 13, 2012, 12:11:15 pm

Auto me, I can't log on for more than a couple minutes between classes right now. Tuesday or wednesday I should be able to log on from my home computer again though. Anyone I'm in a game with or who is running a game that I'm in also auto me, desired preference for controlling player being Serious, then Dwarmin, then Tarran.

Sorry guys, but thanks for not abandoning ship.

I'm not sure what all RTDs you're in, but if Tarran's cool with it I can try to write you an action in his RTD. Unfortunately you came back the day after I opened up your spot in ASL, and someone's already taken it... ^^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 13, 2012, 01:22:02 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 13, 2012, 12:11:15 pm

Auto me, I can't log on for more than a couple minutes between classes right now. Tuesday or wednesday I should be able to log on from my home computer again though. Anyone I'm in a game with or who is running a game that I'm in also auto me, desired preference for controlling player being Serious, then Dwarmin, then Tarran.

Sorry guys, but thanks for not abandoning ship.

Urgh, I've automated you 3 times so far and, as per the rules I had created right about after you lost contact, I'll only automate up to 3 times and then the next I would kick a player.

I will give you Tuesday or Wednesday max. As much as I like you, there's only so much I'm willing to give. Hakia was getting excited before you got back and now he's all sadface. D:

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 13, 2012, 12:19:59 pm

I'm not sure what all RTDs you're in, but if Tarran's cool with it I can try to write you an action in his RTD. Unfortunately you came back the day after I opened up your spot in ASL, and someone's already taken it... ^^^;

Personally, I think you should wait until Wednesday's end.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 13, 2012, 01:26:07 pm

On what? Writing a dragon or opening up the spot? Because the latter's already done, I just haven't written up the turn yet (for either RTD >.>) because I've been busy with Saint's Row The Third. :3 You probably meant the former though, so that's cool; if it comes to me writing it I'll want to review all of his previous actions and results anyway so I can try to be accurate to his character.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 13, 2012, 01:29:09 pm

Actually, nevermind. Don't write an action on Wednesday end, because that's the deadline when I kick Drag...

Seriously, brain, what the hell are you on?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 13, 2012, 01:34:21 pm

Well, Drag should (hopefully) be back by then so I doubt it'll be an issue anyway. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 17, 2012, 02:40:27 pm

And I am back! I have a spankin' new modem that looks a great deal like a black phaser, it has even better reception than my old one and it smells strangely of new car.

I am currently sifting through my Bay12-mail and all of threads that I was active in half a month ago, do not be alarmed by long silences.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: kisame12794 on January 17, 2012, 03:22:10 pm

WE ARE BACK IN ACTION! WHOOOO!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on January 17, 2012, 03:27:55 pm

WOHOO i pray your modem will be healthier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 17, 2012, 03:28:50 pm

Quote from: Ahra on January 17, 2012, 03:27:55 pm

WOHOO i pray your modem will be healthier.

I pray that Drag's dump stat isn't Luck.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 17, 2012, 03:42:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 17, 2012, 03:28:50 pm

Quote from: Ahra on January 17, 2012, 03:27:55 pm

WOHOO i pray your modem will be healthier.

I pray that Drag's dump stat isn't Luck.

Hey, there's nothing wrong with dumping lu...

Does anyone smell fire?
(IMHO my dump stat is actually wisdom)

Anyway, I've posted in your thread Tarran so you can go and give Haika the green light. Most everyone else has already killed me off for real, and I think I should be ready to start running turns again soon. Have to salvage a turkey, but I'll be back online later today.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on January 17, 2012, 03:44:38 pm

/wisdom dump stat\
so you are incredibly impulsive and forgets things?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 17, 2012, 04:35:59 pm

Quote from: Ahra on January 17, 2012, 03:44:38 pm

/wisdom dump stat\
so you are incredibly impulsive and forgets things?

Confirmed. Statuses tend to get left behind and such.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 17, 2012, 04:39:07 pm

My dump stat is dexterity. It's why I've had five broken arms.
(Well that and wisdom being my kinda-low-stat.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: kisame12794 on January 17, 2012, 06:08:06 pm

My dump stat is luck. I have never won a contest that wasn't about skill.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 17, 2012, 06:15:38 pm

My stats, realistically, would probably range about:

STR: 4-8 (Can't do much heavy lifting)
DEX: 12-16 (Actually pretty flexible and I can keep my balance in tricky situations, like walking across a bunch of loose, uneven logs)
CON: 6-10 (I blow up easily and I have multiple lingering injuries... probably because I do stuff like ^)
INT: 12-16 (...I like to think I'm smarter than the average bear, although sometimes I really, really doubt it. It may just be ego. :\)
WIS: 6-12 (Tough to say; I'd like to say I have good common sense but I also have the attention/memory span of a gnat)
CHA: 12-14 (I tend to get along pretty well with pretty much everyone I talk to in person)

...so I'd have to be a thief or a wizard 'cause I can't do a damn thing else. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: kisame12794 on January 17, 2012, 06:17:58 pm

I took a D&D quiz to find out what you would be, and I think I was a human druid or something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 17, 2012, 06:29:49 pm

Serious' looked cool so I had to do mine.

STR: 15-17 (By virtue of sheer size)
DEX: 8-10 (I once hit myself in the face with a ping-pong paddle hard enough to make my nose bleed.)
CON: 16-18 (I get sick once a year on average, I use to challenge people to get me to kneel with painholds.)
INT: 12-16 (I'm with serious on this one, I've had my moments of brilliance, but I've also had some pretty 'durrrr' times.)
WIS: 3 (Don't ask)
CHA: 6-10 (I'm abrasive, awkward, and alien in person.)

Quote from: Tarran on January 17, 2012, 04:35:59 pm

Quote from: Ahra on January 17, 2012, 03:44:38 pm

/wisdom dump stat\
so you are incredibly impulsive and forgets things?

Confirmed. Statuses tend to get left behind and such.

Thankfully I've got friends with perception 18/00.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 17, 2012, 06:53:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 17, 2012, 06:29:49 pm

STR: 15-17 (By virtue of sheer size)

How big are you? o.O I mean I'm like 5'11 and 250 and I'm not all that strong. I mean I guess if I charged at someone fulltilt I could probably bullrush them down, but that's about all I can do. ^^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 17, 2012, 06:56:08 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 17, 2012, 06:15:38 pm

My stats, realistically, would probably range about:

STR: 4-8 (Can't do much heavy lifting)
DEX: 12-16 (Actually pretty flexible and I can keep my balance in tricky situations, like walking across a bunch of loose, uneven logs)
CON: 6-10 (I blow up easily and I have multiple lingering injuries... probably because I do stuff like ^)
INT: 12-16 (...I like to think I'm smarter than the average bear, although sometimes I really, really doubt it. It may just be ego. :\)
WIS: 6-12 (Tough to say; I'd like to say I have good common sense but I also have the attention/memory span of a gnat)
CHA: 12-14 (I tend to get along pretty well with pretty much everyone I talk to in person)

...so I'd have to be a thief or a wizard 'cause I can't do a damn thing else. :P

Well, if you're going to play it that way...

Str: <8 I don't exercise too much. As a result, while I'd like to think I could pick up what a normal person could pick up, I'd have to struggle.
Dex: >14 I can certainly play video games very well. I can type very fast without looking or at the very least just looking at the result.
Agi: ? I'm not sure. If I know something is coming, I'm usually good at getting it on time. If I'm not sure, I fail horribly at timing. I doubt I could backflip, though I've never tried.
Con: ~10 I'm pretty healthy feeling, though I don't think I'm a very strong, health wise, person.
End: <8 I am quick to tire. And I don't think I'd do very well if I took any serious wounds.
Int: >12 I like to think I'm smarter than most. While I don't particularity have any skills, I think I have problem solving skills higher than most. My memory also is... I believe pretty good? Eh. Still, I've had many times where I missed simple details... Maybe that's just perception.
Wis: <10 I'm young, I lack the wisinesses.
Cha: 10? I've certainly not had any great leaps to people worshiping me, nor do I have people actively repulsing me. Though I will admit, I have convinced people to do things they don't want to do in the past, though that could be them just being kind.

Wizard, maybe.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 17, 2012, 07:00:37 pm

STR: 11 I'd say I am mostly average as far as strength goes, but I can lift heavy things well.
DEX: 5 ...I smack myself on everything.
CON: 15 I actually think I'm pretty tough even though I don't have much of a pain threshold.
INT: 15 I 'm in an accelerated program.
WIS: 6 But it doesn't make me smart. I don't really think some things through
CHA: 10 I think I'm pretty averagely charismatic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on January 17, 2012, 07:38:08 pm

I would have to think about it, puttinf things like strength and agility into numbers from real life is going to take a bit

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 17, 2012, 08:08:02 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 17, 2012, 06:53:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 17, 2012, 06:29:49 pm

STR: 15-17 (By virtue of sheer size)

How big are you? o.O I mean I'm like 5'11 and 250 and I'm not all that strong. I mean I guess if I charged at someone fulltilt I could probably bullrush them down, but that's about all I can do. ^^^;

I'm 6'6" and around 300lbs. I can bench a bit more than my own weight and I hit the gym for an hour everyday after class. I carry a bit extra and I'm not ripped like Matt Morgan but I can pull off a helluva lot with what I've got.

Anyway, finishing up and dropboxing a couple of papers for class. I'm going to do some more work before I call it a night and maybe start working on a turn, so don't get your hopes too high. My schedule just isn't as open and friendly as it was last semester.  :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 17, 2012, 08:14:07 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 17, 2012, 08:08:02 pm

6'6" and around 300lbs. I can bench a bit more than my own weight

O.O

Uh, wow. I mean... damn. Didn't realize Dolph Lundgren (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolph_lundgren) was on B12. ^^^ No, seriously, I mean that as a compliment, Dolph is a pretty smart guy. Link added so you can see for yourself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 17, 2012, 08:15:34 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 17, 2012, 08:08:02 pm

Anyway, finishing up and dropboxing a couple of papers for class. I'm going to do some more work before I call it a night and maybe start working on a turn, so don't get your hopes too high. My schedule just isn't as open and friendly as it was last semester.  :(

Hey, it's fine. Just as long as we get to get going again!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 17, 2012, 09:37:21 pm

lol. I just find the difference there amusing:

SC: Concerned with how easily Draignean could whip his ass / is jelly
Tarran: Concerned with getting a turn

^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: kisame12794 on January 17, 2012, 09:37:59 pm

I may as well be a bit more descriptive.

STR 13 I'm not really big guy, but I can lift my anvil and move it around(150lb).

DEX 13 I am pretty good at avoiding things, although I can't catch worth a damn.

CON 13 I almost never get sick, but when I do it's usually a bit more than the common cold.

Int 9 Not a real smart guy, but I Pick up stuff quickly.

WIS 12 I am the guy people ask for advice on a subject.

CHA 5 I am a loner in real life, and the only friends I have are the ones who are just as weird as me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on January 18, 2012, 08:50:06 am

wait, anvil?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: kisame12794 on January 18, 2012, 12:19:19 pm

Yes, Anvil.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 18, 2012, 12:22:48 pm

@Ahra: I'm peripherally aware that Kisame is a blacksmith, so, he has an anvil. ^^^
@kisame12794: I think I remember you mentioning making ring mail at some point? ??? I dunno, it was a long time ago, about the time of Roll to Plane Jump...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: kisame12794 on January 18, 2012, 12:24:25 pm

DING DING. Serious is right I am a blacksmith. I also make armor. I AM TRUE DORF.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 20, 2012, 12:52:35 pm

Almost done, have turns written for everyone but James. Satuses should only take a minute since there wasn't much in the way of item use or damage.

Later today probably.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 20, 2012, 12:58:29 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 20, 2012, 12:52:35 pm

Almost done-Later today probably.

Allow me to respond to this MSPA style.

Quote

Yes.
Hell yes.
Hell fucking yes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 20, 2012, 01:07:50 pm

Everyone but James has turn, statuses take a minute, it's later today...
Oh my. James has some crap going down, doesn't he?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on January 20, 2012, 02:08:25 pm

come on, you are the official butt monkey
somethings always happening to you it seems. (and i like that, oh yeees...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 20, 2012, 02:25:42 pm

Waitlist, for when I inevitably die.

Name: April Eploc
Appearance: Slim, and of average size, April Eploc has orange thick-braided hair that goes down to her shoulders, and has stunning good looks- which she knows how to use to her advantage ((lawlcharisma)). Her skin is lightly tanned, and her energeticness is practically visible, as if she's about to explode! Her eyes are a vibrant spring green that seems to match her levels of energy.
Gender: Female
Profession(See Spoiler Above): Freedom Fighter
Skills (See Spoiler Below): Marksman 2 Dodging 2 Diplomacy 1
Character Bio: Dexterous, and charismatic, yet incredibly frail, April Eploc, at the young age of 19 is a bit of an odd one out in the Unchained, having joined a year ago. Her story for why she joined is simply because she loves the thrill of being Unchained. Yet while she does enjoy its adrenaline-filled thrill, she's far more loyal than an adrenaline junkie would be. The truth is she hates the Technocracy for reasons far too personal for her to ever divulge.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 2 She's... rather weak, to say the least.
Dexterity (Dex): 9+1=10 She doesn't need strength though, as she has the advantage of being nimble and flexible.
Endurance (End): 0 She's incredibly frail for a freedom fighter, leading some to question her effectiveness.
Charisma (Char): 8 She's beautiful, and her energetic personality with that tends to help her in matters of charisma.
Intelligence (Int): 3 She has the intelligence of an average person.
Willpower: (Will): 3 Her willpower, though not especially weak, isn't much to talk of either.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 21, 2012, 01:09:16 am

     Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on December 28, 2011, 02:44:41 am

Ashley Makes one last attempt to get them over here

    You're in the middle of a research facility that has been buried in every sense of the word, taken over, blacked-out, used as a base of operations by something that you could have been happy never knowing about, and the largest obstacle that stands in your way is bunch of psychic hooligans claiming to be your allies. It is unfortunate that the section on "psychic hooligan disposal" was omitted from the training doctrine.
    [Diplomacy 5 Vs Tarran Will 4/Dom Will 3+1] "ENOUGH!" You yell down the shaft in a last ditch effort to contain the situation. "You are in perhaps the last place either of you will see in the rest of your short lives, and yet you spend your time bickering and poking each other like six year olds armed with automatic weapons!" You pause and breathe deeply for a moment, letting your fists unclench slowly. When you do speak again your tone is more controlled, though no less audible. "You are here for a reason, and if you cannot pull your collective heads out of your asses then you will have failed whatever reason it was that made you come to the forsaken hell-hole. Now that's fine by me, my reasons for being here sure as hell are not yours, but right now you have to make a choice. Do you want to win this petty battle between yourselves and lose a war, or do you want to resign this squabble until the day when you're gray and old so that you can fight together to win a war that's larger than either of you."
    Still bristling slightly you wait for any response, none comes yet but you can see a slight eddy of something like guilt flashing across Tarran's stubborn veneer.

(Tarran and Dominique will take a -1 penalty to any actions that intentional hinder or are targeted maliciously at the other for the next 5 rounds)
 (you regenerate 0 HP)
---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on December 21, 2011, 11:12:16 pm

Tarran had no words to discribe the sheer anger he was feeling. He had to take his anger out on something before he went berserk.

Pick up a random piece of furniture in the room and throw it into the wall until I've either ran out of anger or it's nothing but atoms.

    You pick yourself off the bloody carpet and dust yourself off. Your group, the people who you were supposed to be commanding have split up. Of the five that got named under your command by the unchained three have been killed, and the remaining two have decided to run off by themselves. That wasn't even counting James, a man who had seemed to have become beset by Grane's madness and was even now lying alone and surrounded by enemies.
    Way back on earth you'd imagined having an actual command in the ranks of the unchained, a squad of loyal and respectful followers with whom you could strike fear into the technocracy. Your imagination however had never included the sheer magnitude of frustration and anger that these people would induce in you. Add that feeling into the bottled anger and guilt trip that Ashley's little speech had induced and you want nothing more than to pulverize something until your fingers bled.
    [Passive Kinetics 3+2] You grab the already battered bronze horse off the floor and swing it into the metal wall of the room with all your might. The bronze practically explodes on contact with the wall, shattering and melting simultaneously as you let control over you actions go in a single moment of hatred against the innocent inanimate object. [Luck 2] A splash of the molten bronze flies back from the obliterated horse and splatters against your arm [Armor roll 2], heating the metallic composite strike plate to agonizingly painful temperatures. (-11 HP)

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on December 21, 2011, 11:16:42 pm

Taric used a light psionic shock on both the points in an attempt to get the system on. Or look around for a cable to connect the two points if that fails.

   
    Without cracking open the system and actually exposing the core there isn't a lot you can do physically, a good thing then that you aren't limited to the physical… [Surge, low, 4+1-] [Surge, low, 1-1 (bonus negated)] (-5 Stamina) You send a pulse into both of the points simultaneously, enough to make a human twitch but not cause any harm. The first point flares and sends a echoing pulse into the core, traveling and splitting along the pathing with dizzying speed before disappearing into the coruscating cornucopia of light at the center of the pathing matrix. The second point of light however flickers slightly and then dies away, leaving a small and very empty looking spot where it used to be.
    Your musings about whether or not that's just a bad sign or a REALLY bad sign are interrupted by the formerly static holographic display shifting, blurring away from the generic idle to what looks like the user's personal drive. Smiling in triumph you open and flick curiously through its basic parameters, getting a lay of the land before you actually invade.
   Most of the system is normal, or as normal as you would expect. There are additional layers of encryption both of Technocrat grade and what looks like some of this guy's personal build. Oddly the drive doesn't look like it's connected to the rest of the base's systems... [Mechanical 4+1] In fact it looks like someone has taken great pains to make sure that this drive cannot be accessed remotely.
   
---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 22, 2011, 12:48:38 am

Dom rolled her eyes. From the sound of things, he had managed to shoot himself - whether by accident or because of her outburst, she wasn't sure - but that seemed to be business as usual for him. She turned and headed back to the room she had left Taric in. "Well, we're not going back that way," she announced, probably pointlessly, as she climbed up into the room. "Any progress, dude?"

    With little left to say to Tarran you haul yourself back up into the room with Taric, steadfastly ignoring Jake's alternating looks of surprise, alarm, and confusion as you pass him. Ashley's echoing challenge does make you feel a little guilty, but you're not about ready to turn around and be contrite just yet.
   The first thing that is apparent when you get back inside the spartan room is that Taric has in fact managed something, the holo-render is now doing more than just displaying Technocrat insignia. The sword and loop have been replaced by panels of insanely tiny and nonsensical text, text that Taric is flipping through at a rate that's going to give you a headache if you keep watching for too long.
    After trying to keep up for a moment you carefully shift your focus so you're not actually looking directly at the eye-bending panels of text before you ask Taric what he's found so far. He is, as usual when he has a shiny new system open, forthcoming.
   The system was apparently hard to get into and may still be hard to get anything out of, Taric thinks he might have damaged something on the inside as well, something that may or may not have been important. The current drive the system is running from is the personal files of whoever lived here, a person who apparently didn't care for anyone spying on his private stuff to the point of stonewalling this drive's ability to talk to the rest of the facility.

   [Intuition 5] So, the man who lived here last didn't care much for the softer trappings of society, he didn't care for people spying on him, he owned state of the art defense ware for his private system, and his door seems to glow in a way that Taric can't see.
   Two and two are adding together to give five. You hate it when that happens.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 22, 2011, 03:00:47 pm

Uh oh. Not the tendrils again. But this time James was sure he could do something about them, attempting to slice them with another one of those strange psionic blades he had made a while back.

   With your not-so-better half taking a leave of absence you're left to deal with the current situation, tentacles in your brain that appear to be devouring a memory that isn't yours. You're not sure whether or not having this memory destroyed would be a good thing but you are entirely sure that nothing that looks like tentacles, mold, or a bizarre hybrid of you and Dom should be running amok in your head. With that in mind you engage the best and most viable seeming plan for removing ceiling tentacles: Ginsu them with your mind.
   You plant your feet and face the jet colored tendrils, you know what you want to do; now all you have to do remember how it was done...  [Blade 4+1-1 (Emp sub for Kin due to dream)] (-10 stamina) Memories that are not yours flicker up, staining the monochromatic room with color as the knowledge of how to think and how to strike comes to you with crystalline clarity. The blade of energy explodes outwards, lashing towards the tentacles with destructive force. Destruction, however, is not at all what happens.
    Two events occur in the instant that the blade touches the tendril, the first and most noticeable is the sudden explosion of pain throughout your senses. The room around you blurs and fades as you struggle to remember or even think under the explosion of agonizing sensation. The second event is noticeable only after you regain enough of your senses to see straight, or at least see enough to realize that the tendril you tried to cut is not only still whole but is now also splitting and growing at an alarming rate.
   
   Splitting and growing predominantly towards you. 

(You are in agony, bonuses from skills are negated and attribute bonuses are halved)
(Blight is in agony, bonuses from skills are negated and attribute bonuses are halved)

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James' Physical body

[Kinetics, 2, 1, 5, 4, 4=16/?]

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Turn Recap
Taric has successfully hacked something!
James might be in trouble
Tarran is burning himself (Warning: Your Health is Below 1/3)
Dominique is being deductive
Ash Is growling at people

Jordan is Following
Harry is Following

The escort is doing something unknown.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Lightly wounded
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 60/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 12/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 24/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x2
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired. Pep Talk (-1 against Tarran) (5)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 29/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 5/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Pep Talk (-1 against Dominique) (5)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 121/200)
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]  (Dreamspace armor 70/100)
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
(Dreamspace: Gargoyle Shotgun (5/6))
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. In Agony, bonuses from skills are negated and attribute bonuses are halved (2) (

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on January 21, 2012, 01:18:36 am

Taric tries to bypass the the encryption, Dismantling the security slowly but surely.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 21, 2012, 01:39:48 am

(Happy to have you back, Draignean. ^^^)

Dom wandered over to the door and planted her hands on her hips. "Yo, I think this damn thing is protected by some kind of security system. Like the kind that'll taser your ass if you touch it, or at least set off an alarm, or some shit. Can you do anything about that?" she asked Taric before turning to Jake. "Well, we got some time to kill while Sizier cracks that thing wide open," she said, clearly confident in his ability to do so. "Anything else you can tell us about this place to help, or d'you just wanna talk, or something?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Taricus on January 21, 2012, 01:41:51 am

"I don't know. On both counts actually. I'll try once I get past the encryption though."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 21, 2012, 01:42:35 am

Holy crap, as painful as that was that was awesome.

Tarran cried out in pain and further rage as the bronze burnt him. His cries died down slower than they should, as he feels a sense of weakness and coldness from his injuries, which put out his burning rage. That didn't put out his sheer frustration, though. Ashley complaining did not improve his feelings towards Dom, which were already pretty shattered. He turned towards Ashley as he laid against the wall.

"You deal with Dom if you want to get her back, I've had enough of this shitty universe. I can't be bothered. Just... leave me alone."

Lay down and consider how much this universe sucks balls while trying to heal whatever wounds I have as best I can with the medpack.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 21, 2012, 01:43:58 am

"All right. Well, if you can't do anything about it, maybe I can just break the fuckin' thing open." Dom also got out a ration and munched on it idly while waiting to see if Jake had anything to say.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 21, 2012, 10:24:35 am

Oh crap, oh crap, it was James's head maybe James could unimagine them like he'd done with the dreamscape the Technocrats had forced upon him. And he tried that, attempting to will away the tentacles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Out of the night... (Max Villany Reached)
Post by: Powder Miner on January 21, 2012, 11:31:33 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 26, 2011, 01:14:32 am

:D It'll be cool when James joins the team and earns himself a description like that. Well, actually, wait, I think he and Tarran are going to be the calmest/most collected two members. If I had to rank sanity it would be like this:

1. James (hasn't done anything crazy yet, spared a technocrat's life)
2. Tarran (Odd glitch that causes him to shoot allies when duel-wielding, rebellious personality, but otherwise normal)
3. Teague (Survivor guilt but protects his teammates)
4. Dominique (A little too eager to kill her enemies/pick fights she can't win but at least uses guns, psionics, and tries to keep her teammates alive)
5. Trol (Charges into gunfights with a knife... although that seems to work out pretty well for him most of the time)
6. Saun (Emotionless Sociopath)
7. Taric (I can't list all the reasons he's the craziest mofo on the team)

"Just lead the way, boss," Dom said. "I've got your back."

Old Post about sanity: I'm number one, Teague is 3 Trol is 5
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahha

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 22, 2012, 12:22:03 am

Serious, you are bad at telling sanitys.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 12:24:45 am

Should I PM wolfchild? I'm bored out of my mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 22, 2012, 12:36:22 am

No. If Drag wants to write the turn, he'll PM wolf by himself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 12:38:30 am

Mmkay.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2012, 02:47:32 am

I'd like to point out there's been 10 months of developments since I made that list. I think it might have been before we even knew he had brain fungus/cancer. ^^^;

EDIT: Checked post in context. That was some 300 pages ago. :\ Also, I didn't know Powder at all back then and wasn't aware he was a maniac like the rest of us; he just laid in wait and then sprung it all at once instead of letting it slip over time. >.> Heh. That was back when we were trying to accomplish ninja milestones on Draignean every turn. ^^^ Kinda weird to be nostalgic about something that was less than a year ago...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 22, 2012, 03:10:35 am

Anyway, on a related note but not related to the current discussion, he's a more up to date list on sanity.

1: Harry, generally not too snappy as far as I remember, but it's been a long time since the turn before the last, so I could be wrong.
2: Ashley, for being somewhat stable, but the (obsessive?) want to create makes her score slightly lower.
3: Dom, for being Dom. I don't see a whole lot of instability.
4: Tarran, generally stable but having a few things snapping inside his mind right now due to argument and his current lose-lose situation.
5: Jordan, nothing bad as far as I remember but his want to utterly kill something hurts his listing.
6: Taric, porn weaponizer, obviously scores low.
7: And James, for literally fighting himself and having a fungus in his mind and having a half-Dom in his mind. Yeah, not pretty.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2012, 03:13:25 am

Can't say I argue too much. Taric's actually starting to act saner now than he used to, except for a few things here and there like the ants. I might actually rank him above Jordan; by now he's more eccentric than actually insane. James is ready for a white coat with the extra-extra-extra long sleeves, though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Ahra on January 22, 2012, 04:55:10 am

for the guy watching from the sidelines taric would have flooded an town with laughing gas juust to do it, now just test it on some bypasser.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 12:46:57 pm

Eh. If James manages to take care of the Blight things'll be fine. He's still too reckless to score particularly high though.

Edit: Unrelated Fridge Logic: Trol died from not posting, but he had a body-hopping time limit. Does this mean the Matriarch's been changing through bunches of bodies?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2012, 03:38:08 pm

He, James might make it higher on the list once this whole situation clears up, but as of this turn, he's nuthouse material. Also, about the Matriarch... I dunno. Possible, but I'm on the side of doubt here. :\
@Ahra: ...Maybe, but he hasn't done anything overtly crazy in a long time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 22, 2012, 03:59:14 pm

Powder, has anyone told you what a chaotically minded person you are? One moment you espouse insanity as if it were the soundest of reason and the next you actually make insightful commentary from a relatively sparse set of facts.  Kudos.

Body-jumping has a number of factors that play into how long it can last. Compatibility, the mental state of the host and the guest, whether the transfer was willing or forced, etc, etc. Trol was already degrading mentally and partially dead when he was swapped without his knowledge or aid. That doesn't create a stable connection to the host, hence a short time limit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 04:13:31 pm

Yeah, I tend to get into strange topics from stuff barely related to what I'm dong- I was rereading the RTD until we landed.

You should probably add the Conclave to the factions list.

Edit: I also put in a waitlister but she's not on the list.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 22, 2012, 04:26:36 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 04:13:31 pm

You should probably add the Conclave to the factions list.

Edit: I also put in a waitlister but she's not on the list.

As to the first, perhaps, but I'm really waiting until you guys know more.
The second is you and everyone else... Perhaps after I'm done writing CoM's* turn I'll head back and reassemble the wait-list.

*I feel old having to write CoM instead of Arkham because of the batman confusion. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 04:35:00 pm

Of course you're old, Ethel Merman.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2012, 04:39:04 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 04:13:31 pm

I also put in a waitlister but she's not on the list.

Uh... what are you talking about? ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 22, 2012, 04:41:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2012, 04:39:04 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 04:13:31 pm

I also put in a waitlister but she's not on the list.

Uh... what are you talking about? ???

Your sarcasm cuts me to the bone serious...  :'( Not all of us are quite as dutiful in their book-keeping as you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2012, 04:42:17 pm

What? No sarcasm, dude. That's a legitimate question, I really don't know what he's talking about. ^^^; (Also my book-keeping is far from meticulous, I only JUST started writing down the monster stats in Cv so I wouldn't have to keep referring to old turns and guessing what I had made them at the start of a fight. >.>)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 22, 2012, 04:45:04 pm

Oh... Here I though you were joking about how my current wait-list is so out of date that it might as well not even exist. Sorry. It made sense up here. *Taps head with hollow thocking sound*

Powder filed a Char sheet not long ago, he became convinced of his own mortality and decided it best to take out insurance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Talarion on January 22, 2012, 04:46:22 pm

What IS the waitlist on this like?

*ninja from nowhere*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 22, 2012, 04:49:40 pm

If I recall correctly it is Ahra, Irony, Pyro, ____

James' character is prepped, but due to the potential for abuse I'm not going to allow it to actually start cycling until he dies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2012, 04:57:49 pm

Isn't Talarion on it somewhere? I don't even remember anymore. ^^^; Also, misunderstanding on my end; for some reason I didn't realize he meant April.

Quote from: Draignean on January 22, 2012, 04:49:40 pm

James' character is prepped, but due to the potential for abuse I'm not going to allow it to actually start cycling until he dies.

Oh yeah, that's what I do with the waitlist's waitlist. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Talarion on January 22, 2012, 05:00:25 pm

Yes, Yes I believe I was. Not sure if I was before or after Irony, but I was definitely before Pyro. I think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2012, 05:02:35 pm

Powder mentioned he was reading through the thread, maybe he can figure it out. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: PyroDesu on January 22, 2012, 05:28:21 pm

I know that I'm way down the line, but that's about it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 05:41:41 pm

Did the Chrysopelea Magnus lolhuge Snake actually have any significance, or was it just to ram home the alienness of the world/scare the crap out of our characters/were we about to get owned but got lucky?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 22, 2012, 05:53:04 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 05:41:41 pm

Did the Chrysopelea Magnus lolhuge Snake actually have any significance, or was it just to ram home the alienness of the world/scare the crap out of our characters/were we about to get owned but got lucky?

Schroedinger's gun in addition to possibly stimulating a couple angles of thought depending on how much you have in the way of physics.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Tree hugging is seriously bad for you.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 22, 2012, 06:09:08 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 22, 2011, 11:59:53 pm

So, if giving him 50 years of knowledge from one mind didn't have enough that could go wrong, you're going to give him 150 years of information from the viewpoints of three different people?

Nothing can go wrong with that plan whatsoever.

A: You all get Great rolls rolls, he gets training equal to or greater than yours.

B: You average good to okay, his shadow gets a roll, he may get 1d4+1 skill points to spend

C: You average okay to bad, his shadow gets a roll, bad shit may happen.

D: You fuck up, his shadow makes a roll. Bad shit will ensue in raging torrents of crap. Probably culminating in James' complete schitzophrenia.


Wolfchilds character is in.

Prep for being slimed.

IF you answered C/D, congratulations, you are the winner!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 25, 2012, 08:35:43 pm

Not that I'm a stellar example of punctuality, but if Wolf doesn't post before sunday I'm going to assume direct control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 25, 2012, 10:04:47 pm

This vessel has assumed control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 25, 2012, 10:27:56 pm

Personally, I would have automated Wolf by now. But whatever. Just as long as the turn is up before ACTA ruins the internets too much.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 25, 2012, 10:43:15 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 25, 2012, 10:27:56 pm

Personally, I would have automated Wolf by now. But whatever. Just as long as the turn is up before ACTA ruins the internets too much.

Hey, I was gone for the better part of a month. I'm in no position to push someone who's having difficulties.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 25, 2012, 10:50:27 pm

If you aren't in the position, put me in your position then. Come on, it's not like I'll ruin the RTD... ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 25, 2012, 11:07:20 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 25, 2012, 10:50:27 pm

If you aren't in the position, put me in your position then. Come on, it's not like I'll ruin the RTD... ;)

Tarran, you're a good GM and a good writer, but no. I would beat you to death with a shovel first*.

*A vague warning is nobody's friend.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 25, 2012, 11:16:24 pm

Oh come on, I'll only add a _lotlittle bit of Taric Rainbows^TM to the RTD. It wouldn't hurt... much. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 25, 2012, 11:29:22 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 25, 2012, 11:16:24 pm

Oh come on, I'll only add a _lotlittle bit of Taric Rainbows^TM to the RTD. It wouldn't hurt... much. :P

You'd add Taric rainbows? Even knowing full well how that might make Mr. Smith make love to inanimate objects?

On a more serious note, no. I'll get on it, I just don't want to rush Wolf.
I'm not feeling great either, (courtesy of an enthusiastic junior phlebby) but I'm sure such personal feelings have little to do with the reason I'm not running a turn.  ::)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 26, 2012, 11:31:09 pm

Wait. From one of Ashley's turn posts "You get mission impossible to kill the progenitor of your kind" are Ashley and such like... the beta versions of immortals, (supported by the javelin implant when it shut down shutting down to protect "both of you"), a better attempt to create an integrated warrior?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 26, 2012, 11:37:08 pm

You're both right and wrong at the same time. The javelin implant is wholly mechanical though, Ash's DNA is 100% pure human.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Tarran on January 26, 2012, 11:42:05 pm

You mean the immortals not only get their mind messed around with, but they also have their DNA changed by the suits?

Those suits are freaking harsh.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 26, 2012, 11:48:02 pm

Oh, I never thought Ashley wasn' human, I just figured they were trying to make integrated warriors via the implants. It helps too that she has charge instead of stamina. Must have been a lot of surgery going on there. Not sure how it would work, it would have to be some sort of ATP battery or something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 26, 2012, 11:49:34 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 26, 2012, 11:42:05 pm

You mean the immortals not only get their mind messed around with, but they also have their DNA changed by the suits?

Those suits are freaking harsh.

Err no. The host DNA remains the same. The suit is the part that is the Immortal, the human inside is (in most of the cases you've seen) just along for the ride.

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 26, 2012, 11:48:02 pm

Oh, I never thought Ashley wasn' human, I just figured they were trying to make integrated warriors via the implants. It helps too that she has charge instead of stamina. Must have been a lot of surgery going on there. Not sure how it would work, it would have to be some sort of ATP battery or something.

Funnily enough there actually wasn't, at least not in the way you're thinking.
Edit to your stealthy ninja edit.: As in Adenosine Tri-phosphate?  No.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 27, 2012, 12:05:55 am

Hmm. How did she get the implants then?

Anyway, how does it work? Ther ehas to be something overriding the need for cellular respiration if she doesn't have biological stamina.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on January 29, 2012, 10:12:06 pm

Sorry about my being missing for a while, what did i miss

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 29, 2012, 10:59:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 21, 2012, 01:09:16 am

Only this turn. Click the link.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 30, 2012, 11:46:49 am

Quote from: wolfchild on January 29, 2012, 10:12:06 pm

Sorry about my being missing for a while, what did i miss

Not much. I came back, I made a turn. We were all said that you weren't here with us. I gave you until sunday (the perfect amount of time it appears) before I auto'ed you. Tarran whined. Taricus was creepy. Powder was crazy. Serious was serious.

Edit: I will need an action sometime soon.

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 27, 2012, 12:05:55 am

Hmm. How did she get the implants then?

Anyway, how does it work? Ther ehas to be something overriding the need for cellular respiration if she doesn't have biological stamina.

An ATP battery wouldn't be all that useful if I recall my BioChem correctly. The amount of ATP in the body is fairly constant, it's the exchange rate and the caloric energy necessary to maintain the constant exergonic-endergonic cycle of breaking ATP and reforming it that is more choatic.
Celular respiration still occurs, Ashley's body is very much alive and she is capable of becoming tired. The trick of it is that her stamina is far more fluid force, partially because of what she is, and partailly to make up for her lack of psionics.

Clear as mud?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 30, 2012, 09:48:25 pm

...No, it's clear. I was just waiting for a turn >.> [/jerkish bugging]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on January 30, 2012, 09:52:19 pm

Well I may still auto Wolf on monday. I just didn't want to auto him when he showed.

Soon. For now I charge you to enjoy german metal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 30, 2012, 10:31:47 pm

Oh, I thought wolf actioned.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: wolfchild on January 31, 2012, 05:04:05 am

Sorry that was more like 36 hours than 24 hours between checkings, but its still just the next day for me

Ashley Goes through her head the disposition of the immortals, and how she would have to place the incendiaries to take them all out at once, she talks to her squad about this too so they can tell her if she overlooked anything or if she was being an idiot

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 02, 2012, 08:31:17 pm

The waiting list has been updated. Don't read too much into that. Seriously. It's not because anyone failed so horribly that I doubt their ability to survive. No Sir.

Turn is forthcoming, if I get wild and crazy afterwards I might update the psionics and get the first page all up to date like a real GM.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 02, 2012, 08:33:40 pm

D: Nooo Jaaaammeeesssssss

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 02, 2012, 08:35:50 pm

...Might be wolfchild, he's talking about bombing the Immortals. >.> (Unless Taric screwed himself/both of us, Tarran somehow slashed his wrists with the medpack, or the ration Dom is eating is poisoned...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 02, 2012, 08:38:15 pm

No. If someone fails, it's always James.

Edit: Or apparently me- I just managed to slap myself in the face when moving to scratch my temple. ...uhh...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 02, 2012, 08:41:07 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 02, 2012, 08:31:17 pm

The waiting list has been updated. Don't read too much into that. Seriously. It's not because anyone failed so horribly that I doubt their ability to survive. No Sir.

Poor James.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 02, 2012, 08:35:50 pm

...Might be wolfchild, he's talking about bombing the Immortals. >.> (Unless Taric screwed himself/both of us, Tarran somehow slashed his wrists with the medpack, or the ration Dom is eating is poisoned...)

I really don't think I can slash my wrists with a medpack. At worst, a knife in the eye. A wrist? Nope.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 02, 2012, 09:04:40 pm

It might have a scalpel in it, you never know. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 02, 2012, 09:12:12 pm

Yes. I know that. Read my last post again, you read it wrong.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 02, 2012, 09:16:20 pm

Eh, maybe. I seriously doubt you're in trouble. I'd say of the five of us you're the only one NOT in any danger right now, actually. ^^^; Besides, Draignean's a fairly nice GM. The actual worst that could happen to you is you tie a bandage too tightly and lose circulation, realize that, and untie it, with a loss of like two stamina and no healing for your action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 02, 2012, 09:25:14 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 02, 2012, 09:16:20 pm

Eh, maybe. I seriously doubt you're in trouble. I'd say of the five of us you're the only one NOT in any danger right now, actually. ^^^; Besides, Draignean's a fairly nice GM. The actual worst that could happen to you is you tie a bandage too tightly and lose circulation, realize that, and untie it, with a loss of like two stamina and no healing for your action.

You seem to be forgetting the incidents when you stapled the crap out of people and kinda hurt them... Tarran's healing went fine. He might need a hug, but he's on the mend physically.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 02, 2012, 09:31:11 pm

And when I stabbed myself with a needle a bunch of times.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 02, 2012, 09:35:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 02, 2012, 09:25:14 pm

You seem to be forgetting the incidents when you stapled the crap out of people and kinda hurt them... Tarran's healing went fine. He might need a hug, but he's on the mend physically.

No one's going to staple themselves. :3 Besides, Dom's Dom. Of course she goes crazy when you give her implements of minor destruction.

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 02, 2012, 09:31:11 pm

And when I stabbed myself with a needle a bunch of times.

Yeah, but that's 0-Dex James doing that, not 9-Dex Tarran. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Politics and war shall make strange bedfellows.
Post by: Draignean on February 02, 2012, 10:34:32 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on January 21, 2012, 01:42:35 am

Tarran cried out in pain and further rage as the bronze burnt him. His cries died down slower than they should, as he feels a sense of weakness and coldness from his injuries, which put out his burning rage. That didn't put out his sheer frustration, though. Ashley complaining did not improve his feelings towards Dom, which were already pretty shattered. He turned towards Ashley as he laid against the wall.

"You deal with Dom if you want to get her back, I've had enough of this shitty universe. I can't be bothered. Just... leave me alone."

Lay down and consider how much this universe sucks balls while trying to heal whatever wounds I have as best I can with the medpack.

   Clutching your wounded arm you slump back down against the wall. You've never been in worse than this... Before if you screwed up there were wanted bulletins flashing across local newsboards, and peacekeepers patrols beating the proverbial bushes. Now, well now you're going to die in a dark hole where nobody on earth will ever hear or even think your name again.
   Still lost in dark thoughts you take out your med-kit and strip off your armored glove, wincing slightly as it peals away from the burned flesh. [Int 2+1, Dex 3+1, Fight 5, Luck 3 Treatment 15/20] You treat the wound mechanically, your mind still lost in a quagmire of self doubt and depression.
   [Will 2+1] You could really use a hug.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on January 31, 2012, 05:04:05 am

Ashley Goes through her head the disposition of the immortals, and how she would have to place the incendiaries to take them all out at once, she talks to her squad about this too so they can tell her if she overlooked anything or if she was being an idiot

   Your last frail thread of patience snaps as Smith resigns himself to a pity puddle in the corner. "That's it," you growl through clenched teeth. You've been patient beyond all reason, you've been accommodating, you've shown an acceptable degree of friendliness. Now it was time for action.  "Congratulations Jordan, it's going to be blood and fire after all."
   Motioning for Jordan and Harry to step in you call your entire team into a huddle. [Int 1, 4+1, 3+1] You're still too pissed to think straight, but both Jordan and Harry seem to be in good senses.
   "Best course of action is to take them in a rush. They've given us an inch with this 'truce', let's take the whole damn mile," Jordan says with a surprisingly wicked gleam in his eye. "Harry can drop both of his grenades at once before they can take cover. We'll use the corners of the intersection to shield us from the blast, and then we can butcher them while they're still picking their organs off the floor when the blast clears."
   Harry frowns for a moment and then shakes his head. "You're not geared for it. You're set for surgery, not butchery." He says, gesturing slightly to Jordan's rifle.
   "Point," Jordan says with a grimace. Silence reigns for a moment before Jordan smiles slightly evilly once more. "Harry, give me the grenades, I'll drop them. Then you and Fey can go full-auto, and I'll pick up the strays. What odds do you give harry?" 
   "Six of them, three of us." Harry says slowly. "Two grenades, the element of surprise, and Ash and I burning them with everything we've got before they can react?" He shrugs once. "I give us three chances in five of pulling it off without serious complications, IF we patch up first."

(Your regenerate 5hp)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 21, 2012, 01:43:58 am

"All right. Well, if you can't do anything about it, maybe I can just break the fuckin' thing open." Dom also got out a ration and munched on it idly while waiting to see if Jake had anything to say.

   You pull out a ration from your pack, and invite Jake to come out of the shaft while Taric continues working. [Stamina 3+1] (1 ration consumed, +12 stamina) "Well, we got some time to kill while Sizier cracks that thing wide open," you say to Jake as soon as he clambers up into the room. "Anything else you can tell us about this place to help, or d'you just wanna talk, or something?"
   Jake peers around the room for minute, wincing slightly even in the pale light of the holographic display. "I... don't really know what I'd say. Carie would be able to tell you something, but they're all programmed to ignore non-technocrat staff. I really don't know if they'd work for you or not. I'm sorry I can't be mo-"
   "Woah, stop there," you say quickly. "Who is Carie?"
   "Oh, uh," He stammers. "I can't remember what the acronym actually means, but most of the rooms and labs have one. It controls most of the rooms functions. Lighting, humidity, temperature, that sort of thing."
 
  Oh. Well that might be helpful.

---

Taric Sizier
 

Quote from: Taricus on January 21, 2012, 01:18:36 am

Taric tries to bypass the the encryption, Dismantling the security slowly but surely.

   You stretch your fingers and get to work, digging into the edges of the outermost levels of the blanket security. [Mechanical 5+1 Vs Firewall 5] You severely underestimated this stuff on your first pass. This is not the 'meh' level of generic security present on most basic walls, this is the 'tricky as hell' level that technocrat high-rollers get. It's a good thing you're trickier. After a tense couple of minutes of false leads, dead ends, and close calls you crack the outer layer and slip inside.
   The drive is just as sparse as the room outside, not a lot that you can get to from here without breaching additional security. You can access the personnel files for the station, a calendar system (clogged with numerous 'you are late!' warnings), and one set of personal notes. Everything else is still encrypted.

   Where to start, where to start....

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 21, 2012, 10:24:35 am

Oh crap, oh crap, it was James's head maybe James could unimagine them like he'd done with the dreamscape the Technocrats had forced upon him. And he tried that, attempting to will away the tentacles.

   Your head pounds and your breath -unnecessary as it is here- rasps as you continue to stand your ground. You face the oncoming tendrils with nothing but a shotgun and a heart full of courage. [Will 2] You focus on willing away the dead-black tentacles, attempting to destroy by sheer force of will. The steady pound of the agony that pierces your skill obliterates any attempt to bring your mind to bear though, and the tendrils continue to grow at an alarming rate. In seconds they're going to be able to touch you, considering that everything else they touch just... vanishes, it might not be a bad idea to retreat.

   The question is where to retreat to.

----

Turn Recap
Taric has successfully hacked something! x2
James really might be in trouble
Tarran is healing himself (Warning: Your Health is Below 1/3)
Dominique is learning
Ash Is getting ready to blow shit up

Jordan is Following
Harry is Following

The escort is doing something unknown.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Lightly wounded
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 96/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3, HE grenades (2), Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 12/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, Field Surgery kit 1/5, Advanced medical kit [3/5], basic medical supplies [3/5] , ORS pack 3/3.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 24/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired. Pep Talk (-1 against Tarran) (5)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 29/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 4/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Pep Talk (-1 against Dominique) (5)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 121/200)
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]  (Dreamspace armor 70/100)
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
(Dreamspace: Gargoyle Shotgun (5/6))
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly. In Agony, bonuses from skills are negated and attribute bonuses are halved (1) (

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 02, 2012, 10:39:41 pm

Time to plan b.

Retreat... To the control of my body.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 02, 2012, 10:47:52 pm

Dom thought about it for a minute. "Control And Research Interactive Electronics?" That didn't sound quite right. She decided to poll Taric. "Hey, what do you think C, A, R, I, E, stands for? Maybe if you figure it out and say it you can get a response from the system," she said. "Well, that, and the CARIE systems respond to Technocrat staff. D'you think you can trick it into thinking you are one, like with that card you picked up earlier?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 02, 2012, 11:31:12 pm

"I dunno, I just got into the system here though."

Taric checked the personal notes and the personnel files before cracking the next set of Technocrat security.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 03, 2012, 12:08:43 am

Walk around the room without feeling or goals. Possibly look for any remaining secrets in the room. And continue being extremely depressed, cursing whatever gods there are out there for such a horrible world to be born in.

"I wanted to be a space ship captain. Nope, not happening. I wanted to stop being bullied in school. Nope, not happening. I wanted to be free. Nope, not happening. I wanted to be a super hero. Nope, not happening... What is the point in life besides pain...?" Tarran mumbled to himself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 03, 2012, 12:11:44 am

Wheeeee Tarran going insane!

Tarran Smith has gone melancholy!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 03, 2012, 12:13:13 am

Not quite insane. He's dancing on the rails of insane, though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 03, 2012, 12:20:06 am

Poor guy. James should give him a hug. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 03, 2012, 12:21:46 am

Hehe, that may not turn out for the best :P

And I did try and give Tarran a hug earlier :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 03, 2012, 12:27:35 am

Taric, your definition of 'hug' is not the same one everyone else has. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 03, 2012, 12:29:38 am

Still, it's the thought that counts, right? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 03, 2012, 02:11:24 am

No.

If someone's definition of "Hugs" is a thermonuclear bomb, "thought" does not in fact count since it's a goddamn thermonuclear explosion. Same thing goes with... whatever your definition is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 04, 2012, 03:22:22 am

"Alright men, patch up and take a short breather, when we go, we are going in hot"

That is both action and what ash is saying btw

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 10, 2012, 12:43:06 pm

Bump?!?!?!?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 10, 2012, 12:44:48 pm

It's friday. The prognosis is positive. My classes are keeping be busy, enough so that when I do get a break the last thing I want to do is write even more. Still, friday. Friday is good.

3/5ths of the turn is written. I don't know if I'll finish tonight, tomorrow is definite is it doesn't get done tonight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2012, 06:55:42 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 03, 2012, 12:08:43 am

Walk around the room without feeling or goals. Possibly look for any remaining secrets in the room. And continue being extremely depressed, cursing whatever gods there are out there for such a horrible world to be born in..

   Your mind drifts in a morose haze as you finish doctoring your burn wound. [Int 1, Dex 4, Fight 1, Luck 2, Treatment 11/20] A morose haze that causes you to forget to dilute the anti-septic compound before you apply it to your flesh.
    You invent several new forms obscenity as fresh pain erupts on the already searingly painful burn wound. The good news is that the wound is very clean; the bad news is that you now have a chemical burn on your arm as well.
   Cursing Fate, God, and modern medicine, you stagger resentfully to your feet. Ash and her men pay you no mind as you pace gloomily across the room, jerks. There’s nothing for you here, well, besides the ability to brood about the chronic failure that is your commission until you starve to death.
   [Will 5+1] …

   What the hell are you doing? You’re goddamn Tarran Smith, number seventeen on the local Technocrat most wanted board. You’re still you, no matter the odds and no matter what Taric, Dom, or anyone else says or does. You are Tarran Smith; assassin, soldier, saboteur, raconteur, and freedom fighter. You’re still alive, you’re still armed, and you’re still in a position to raise all hell.
    Yeah, this place may have you surrounded with every kind of ugly that crawled out of the devil’s ass, but that doesn’t mean you give in.
     That just means you can attack in any direction.
 
   The only question that remains is where do you go… Dom would probably want an apology, and not an entirely undeserved one at that. Ash would probably treat you like an armed grunt, and understandably so. Alone, well, you’ve worked alone before. Just not under circumstances this dire.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on February 04, 2012, 03:22:22 am

"Alright men, patch up and take a short breather, when we go, we are going in hot"

  Harry and Jordan spring into action as soon as you give the order to patch up. Jordan breaks open his ORS pack and hands one of the cylinders over to Harry. Harry grimaces and grinds the little grey bar into his injuries, letting the bacteria go to work on the worst of his rips and tears. (Harry is now damaged)
   As soon as Harry is done grinding the ORS in, Jordan hands him the advanced medical kit and passes the basic medical kit off to you. Together the three of you engage in a painful triangle of first aid. You patch Jordan, Jordan patches Harry, and Harry patches you. The process is difficult and only bearable by the liberal administration of topical analgesics.
[Jordan Int 3+2, Dex 4+2, Fight 2+2, Luck 1 (re-roll = 4+2), Treatment 21/20] (HP restored to Harry)
[Harry Int 2+1, Dex 4+1, Fight 3+1, Luck 3+1, Treatment 16/20]
[Ashley Int 3, Dex 2, Fight 4, Luck 2, Treatment 11/20]
   Despite the pinches and strange tugging sensations coming from Harry working on your anesthetized back, work proceeds well. Jordan finishes using the last of the supplies in the field surgery kit with masterful skill, Harry manages not to kill you with needle and thread, and you’re doing pretty decently on mending Jordan.

(You regenerate 5hp)
(Harry is now regenerating.)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 02, 2012, 10:47:52 pm

Dom thought about it for a minute. "Control And Research Interactive Electronics?" That didn't sound quite right. She decided to poll Taric. "Hey, what do you think C, A, R, I, E, stands for? Maybe if you figure it out and say it you can get a response from the system," she said. "Well, that, and the CARIE systems respond to Technocrat staff. D'you think you can trick it into thinking you are one, like with that card you picked up earlier?"

   [Stamina 4+1] (+5 stamina) You roll CARIE around in your mouth for a bit, trying to figure out the acronym for it. All the tech you're used to working with is usually broken and rigged to run on sweat and blood, you’ve never really used something like CARIE before.
    You ask Taric about it, hoping that his love of all things blinking will encompass CARIE. Unfortunately he’s deep into whatever the hell he’s doing, sparing you all of two words that are actually relevant to your question.
     Jake, however, gets a lot more excited when you mention the ident card. ”You’ve got a card? That’s perfect! Just put it on and address the system. As long as whoever lived here hasn’t renamed the system or set it to use a different language it’ll work,” Jake paused a moment and considered something, ”I think. Unless it checks your voice too.”
      ”And if it does check my voice?”
      ”Uh. Don’t know. Never really tried it.”

    Nothing can go wrong with this plan. 

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 02, 2012, 11:31:12 pm

Taric checked the personal notes and the personnel files before cracking the next set of Technocrat security.

   The calendar is in all probability useless. The fact that whichever corpse used to live here is currently late for tea is not something that you're concerned with. The personnel files though... those could be interesting. You flick open the file unhurriedly, whistling softly as you scroll through the massive list of alphabetized names. There's a couple thousand people that this computer has registered.
    You're going to need more specific search criteria if you're going to learn anything from that mess.
   While the personnel list continues to tile out you open up the personal notes on a different screen. [Intuition 5+1] The notes are pages of day to day logs of events, most of them petty and rather useless. A few though catch your interest and you pull them out for later reference.

Unfortunate fatality this evening. An inebriated assistant for one of the science divisions took a dare to get into my office. The trigger on the door broke his neck on the wall. Appropriate forms have been filed. Tensions generated by incident are relatively minor. 

The researchers have begun to report an interloper on their system. Alias John Doe. Real name is unknown. Interloper poses as a research assistant and will assist with projects. Untraceable. Concerns have been raised that this is one of the demoted research staff. John Doe most recently attempted to get a senior researcher to let him into the secure files. Security bulletins have been posted.

Ivanov has been spending more time in the vault recently. Two all night work shifts in a week. The lead is pushing him harder to complete his work. He's begun to request access at odd hours. Interruptions are irritating during training. May request to have his vault hours regulated.

Dan is progressing well. Command of the kinetic disciplines has improved considerably from where it used to be. Empathetics are still far stronger. Dan walked through the maintenance mess without being seen. Possible romantic entanglement with rough worker. Understandable at that age. Must be curbed.

   The most recent entree is odd. You would have expected information on whatever cataclysm befell the facility, instead the entree is harmless and rather mundane.

Must attend Len's baby shower. Moronic affair. Should not have happened. Celebrating the result of a severe breach of personal conduct is not a good idea. Gives the wrong ideas to lower workers. Will attend with Dan for minimum necessary amount of time. 

   Setting the log excerpts aside with the personnel files you prepare to delve the next layer of security, insulating the files you already have from the backwash should you fail,
    [5+1 Vs 3+1] You pick the new layer of security apart with ease, cutting it open and tearing it apart, decrypting another set of files in the process. One is labeled directives. Another is a vid attached to a file labeled SIR-012. The last is a secondary decryptor, not useful without knowing what it’s meant to decrypt, unless you can pull something out of its buffer.

---

James Evan

Quote

Retreat... To the control of my body.

   Alright, your demon isn’t going to stand and fight, and you can’t afford to stand and fight. Time to wake up. [Will 4-2] Nothing happens.
   You can’t wake up.
    You try again frantically. Closing your eyes and willing yourself to wake up from the hellish nightmare that your mind has become. It doesn’t work. You’re trapped in your own head.
     [Dodge 2] You open your eyes and leap backward a second too late to keep the advancing tendril from grazing you lightly. (James -40 dreamspace hp. Dreamspace shotgun destroyed, dreamspace armor destroyed)) The room dims as a cold emptiness spreads into you from the point the tendril touched, dissolving the tenuous threads of will that held your weapon and armor into place.
    You’ve felt this before, in your last moments fighting the corrupted shadow. The fungus that had consume him felt the same way, cold and empty. The difference was that it had felt restrained then.
   It doesn’t feel restrained now.

Running away might be good.

---

James' Physical Body

[Kinetics, 5, 4, 3, 4, 3=35/?]

(You are no longer in agony)
(Blight is no longer in agony)


Turn Recap
Taric has successfully hacked something! x3!
James really REALLY might be in trouble
Tarran is saved from his emo spiral by himself! (Warning: Your Health is Below 1/3)
Dominique is learning
Ash Is participating in a threesome for medical purposes.

Jordan is see above
Harry is see above

The escort is doing something unknown.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Lightly wounded
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [2/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [2/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 12/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (2).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 24/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired. Pep Talk (-1 against Tarran) (4)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 29/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 71/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Pep Talk (-1 against Dominique) (4)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 81/200)
Stamina: 29/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 11, 2012, 06:59:29 pm

Run run run find somewhere to run run run run run RUN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 07:05:42 pm

"Find anything, Taric?" Dom asked, looking at the door warily. She still wasn't sure what the deal with that thing was.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 11, 2012, 07:38:32 pm

"Yeah. Fair bit actually. Will take a bit to go through them all though." Taric read through the Directives, then watched the vid. After that, check the buffer of the decryptor for what it's used for. Continue delving into the system after all of that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 11, 2012, 08:28:53 pm

((Draignean, it's been a long time since I got that pad. Care to remind me of anything you told me about it when I first got it?

Also, noooo my emo is gone nuuuuuu...))

"I really need a medic." Tarran mumbles. "Hm, I haven't seen James lately."

Limp to James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 11, 2012, 08:30:55 pm

Yes, boss in not emo anymore :D

Though this may be a bad thing ICly for me though :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 08:38:39 pm

(I don't think it's ever happening, Taric, in case you forgot what Draignean said about things he isn't going to write. >.>)

Dom sighed. Clearly she'd been hoping for a bit more explanation than that, but it was obvious she wasn't going to get it. Instead, she decided to try something else. "Jake says if you put on that ID card and address the system, you should get a response. Why don't you try it?" While she was looking at Taric, she noticed he looked pretty hurt. "Here, while you concentrate on that, I'll patch you up," she said, getting out her medkit. "I'll try not to bother you too much."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2012, 08:56:39 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 11, 2012, 08:28:53 pm

((Draignean, it's been a long time since I got that pad. Care to remind me of anything you told me about it when I first got it?

Also, noooo my emo is gone nuuuuuu...))

You pried it out of the bloody carpet in the room you're in now. It appears to be fine except for the fact that it's out of power.

Edit:

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 08:38:39 pm

"Your ID card is for a woman"

Wait, what?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 10:50:39 pm

Wait. Am I just hallucinating that he had a card for someone named Kira?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2012, 11:11:49 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 10:50:39 pm

Wait. Am I just hallucinating that he had a card for someone named Kira?

... Sigh.

I list the currently important objects at the end of each turn. The ident card for Kira Masse is held by Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:15:22 pm

Sorry, my bad then. I blame Taric and Tarran for both having names that begin with 'Tar.' I'll edit my action in a moment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2012, 11:18:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:15:22 pm

Sorry, my bad then. I blame Taric and Tarran for both having names that begin with 'Tar.' I'll edit my action in a moment.

Yeah... It's definitely a good thing that their personas couldn't be more different.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 11, 2012, 11:20:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:15:22 pm

Sorry, my bad then. I blame Taric and Tarran for both having names that begin with 'Tar.' I'll edit my action in a moment.

Oh come on. Seriously? You've been with us two for over a year and you're trying to pull that excuse?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:22:05 pm

It's a valid one in my case, dude. I have a bad memory, and all I remembered is that one of you had the card, because James, Dom, and Ashley didn't. When Draignean said 'wait, what' I assumed that I wasn't remembering things correctly and the card didn't exist at all, which is why I asked him. ::)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2012, 11:23:48 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 11, 2012, 11:20:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:15:22 pm

Sorry, my bad then. I blame Taric and Tarran for both having names that begin with 'Tar.' I'll edit my action in a moment.

Oh come on. Seriously? You've been with us two for over a year and you're trying to pull that excuse?

Oh shush you porn wielding Tar-whatever.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:22:05 pm

It's a valid one in my case, dude. I have a bad memory, and all I remembered is that one of you had the card, because James, Dom, and Ashley didn't. When Draignean said 'wait, what' I assumed that I wasn't remembering things correctly and the card didn't exist at all, which is why I asked him. ::)

To be honest I was trying to remember every single time I'd referenced Pyotr, in case I'd accidentally reffed him as a girl.  :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:25:31 pm

Indeed. Also I had to watch fucking Twilight: Breaking Dawn not even two hours ago so I'm not in the best of moods right now. >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 11, 2012, 11:26:04 pm

Serious:
A) OH god that must suck run run for the hills
B) What are your avatars? Are they RTD characters?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2012, 11:26:51 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:25:31 pm

Indeed. Also I had to watch fucking Twilight: Breaking Dawn not even two hours ago so I'm not in the best of moods right now. >.>

Crazy girlfriend or did you fall victim to FBI interrogation?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 11, 2012, 11:27:43 pm

My comdonences SC. That probably violates human rights  :o

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 11:34:38 pm

@Powder: My avatars are usually characters I play. There have been a few times when I've just made and used avatars because I felt like it, but usually they're a character of mine. Right now I'm using Asha Blackstone from Medieval.

@Everyone: It's boring, godawful, and ugh. Just ugh. The fucking movie opens with a wedding and I'm sitting there thinking, so what the hell are they going to do with the rest of the movie? Wouldn't it make more sense to start with planning the wedding, then some bullshit goes down and they have to deal with it for the majority of the running time, then in the ending they get hitched? But I guess I don't know how to write a multi-million dollar franchise and it's more interesting spending the entire fucking two hours or however long it was watching the two guys - pale asshole and shirtless asshole, I'm not going to dignify them with names - be like 'oh my god freaky baby killing the chick' the whole time. So of course it kills her (and breaks her spine in the most hilariously stupid thing I've ever seen) but vampirism's the cure for that.

And I knew, I just fucking knew, as soon as chick was all 'if it's a boy we'll call it Edward Jacob, if it's a girl we'll call it Renesmee' that it would be a girl because Renesmee is the stupidest fucking name I've ever heard in my entire life and it is just the sort of thing dumb people would love. I don't know, man. I'm just gonna cut my mic here, I don't want to bog this thread down with further bullshit. :\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2012, 11:46:32 pm

Hey man, don't worry. It's my thread, its bullshit rating is already pretty high.

Remember the times when you guys ninja'd me fifty times before I could post? A couple rage dumps is not going to top that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 11, 2012, 11:54:45 pm

Yeah.

Speaking of which, let's try and break that record :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 12:07:48 am

Did we actually make fifty? I know we were trying to.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2012, 12:13:01 am

I can't remember. I remember that we got pretty far intentionally ninja'ing, but I'm not sure of the exact amount.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2012, 12:15:58 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 12, 2012, 12:13:01 am

I can't remember. I remember that we got pretty far intentionally ninja'ing, but I'm not sure of the exact amount.

Up over 25 at the least, my last post regarding the ninja issue was to that effect.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 12:23:40 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 11, 2012, 11:46:32 pm

Hey man, don't worry. It's my thread, its bullshit rating is already pretty high.

lol. :D Maybe, but it's not Twilight level of bullshit and never will be, so you got that going for you at least. (|||)b

I think it was 26 to 30. Somewhere in that area of ninja. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2012, 12:38:41 am

Reviews for Deviation-22

It didn't suck as bad as twilight-Serious concentrate

Banned in 11 countries and 4 states!-That Guy

MY BRAIN IS TRYING TO KILL MEEEE!!!-Powder Miner

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 12:44:01 am

D: I didn't say that, stop twisting my words like a politician. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2012, 01:20:27 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 12, 2012, 12:38:41 am

Reviews for Deviation-22

It didn't suck as bad as twilight-Serious concentrate

Banned in 11 countries and 4 states!-That Guy

MY BRAIN IS TRYING TO KILL MEEEE!!!-Powder Miner

Let me add one.

OH GOD WHY!-Somebody being rainbow'd by Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Talarion on February 12, 2012, 01:21:17 am

Oh, Oh, Oh, I have one!

I've been on the waiting list so long that I forgot I was on it! D:

>.> <.<

All jokes aside, back to lurking. ^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2012, 01:50:16 am

Quote from: Talarion on February 12, 2012, 01:21:17 am

Oh, Oh, Oh, I have one!

I've been on the waiting list so long that I forgot I was on it! D:

>.> <.<

All jokes aside, back to lurking. ^^

Heh. Well the way things are going James may get his brain taken over by sample 18 and then explode, an action which would put you first in line for getting your character in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 01:53:07 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 12, 2012, 01:50:16 am

sample 18

The fungus has a name/is a Technocracy project? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Talarion on February 12, 2012, 01:53:21 am

Ayup. I've been lurking, I know... things... terrible, terrible things.... Well, not really. But yeah, I'm watching this in anticipation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2012, 02:03:43 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 01:53:07 am

Quote from: Draignean on February 12, 2012, 01:50:16 am

sample 18

The fungus has a name/is a Technocracy project? :3

Damnit, this is why I try not to post at 1AM. I forget which people know which things.  :-\

Anyway, serious' work on castlevania* templates (Of which Dom's example was fantastic) inspired me to actually start cataloging some of the things I've just been using as they come up. It's actually been rather fun, inspiring some interesting ideas for future firefights with psionics. The idea of dual wielding and using telekinesis to reload hands-free is just too epic to pass up.

*Yeah, I lurk CV and occasionally entertain the notion of sending in another char. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 02:08:51 am

I'm saving a spot for you on the waitlist's waitlist if you want to take it. Of course you'd be after a lot of people by now, but still. Keeping the seat warm for you. ^^^ I like that template too (and converting Dom to Cv-style was an entertaining diversion :3), but I'm still having trouble getting a plain-text one that will work with dropbox the way I want it to. :-\ That example is kick-ass, though, and I need to work on improving Dom's TK so I can do that... eventually get it to epic levels where I can reload everyone's guns while I'm shooting. :3

Odd as it may seem, I get the feeling a LOT of people lurk Cv and don't say anything... ??? Ah, well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 12, 2012, 02:27:29 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 02:08:51 am

Odd as it may seem, I get the feeling a LOT of people lurk Cv and don't say anything... ??? Ah, well.

Duh. Cv is the best example of a solid, dependable, and generally awesome RTD there is.
Damn... Now you've got me thinking up character concepts... Maybe tomorrow. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 02:31:46 am

Thanks, Draignean. ^^^ Speaking of, I'm still waiting on a few replies there, so I think I'll bump it when I wake up tomorrow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 12, 2012, 01:32:02 pm

You need to make a waitlist's waitlist's waitlist for people who are thinking of making a second character but haven't yet. FOR MOAR WAITLISTS!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 12, 2012, 01:36:02 pm

Having more redundancies sounds too redundant and redundantly complex like this redundantly redundant post of redundancy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 12, 2012, 01:47:50 pm

Don't make me break out the Mr. Bungle in here.

REdundant redundant reDUNdant redundant redundant REdundant~

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 14, 2012, 08:50:28 am

*Cough*WOLFCHILD!*Cough*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2012, 02:37:00 pm

Just PM him.

Also, forget about him, NEW DWARF FORTRESS.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 14, 2012, 08:02:54 pm

Finish patching up

Sorry about this, I thought starting an rtd would get me checking the others more frequently, but it took attention away from the others

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 14, 2012, 08:04:08 pm

Finish patching up

Sorry about this, I thought starting an rtd would get me checking the others more frequently, but it took attention away from the others

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2012, 08:07:04 pm

Lawl, you double posted, just like I did in my own RTD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 14, 2012, 11:36:06 pm

Sorry Had a gateway error, must have tried too hard to post

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 14, 2012, 11:42:59 pm

No, really, it's fine. I had similar with my own RTD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2012, 02:00:45 am

Serious' recent post in CV reminded me to check it, and to my stunned surprise I now find that this thread is seven days over a year old.

There should be some form of celebration tomorrow (today if you want to picky and/or you're in the same timezone as me). Think about it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2012, 02:11:51 am

Celebration via dual wielding?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 16, 2012, 08:39:17 am

Wow, it is. Congrats, Draignean. ^^^ Maybe a non-canon celebration party in thread? :3

Also, congrats on having the most replies and second-highest view count in the RTD forum. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tiruin on February 16, 2012, 09:21:48 am

Well, the [LURKING] tag is now broken for me.

Posting to watch, as I guess the waitlist is so long, it cannot fit in the 40,000 character maximum limit  :D

Also, Happy anniversary Deviation RTD!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 16, 2012, 11:26:56 am

Happy birthday Deviation 22, here is to another year

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: kisame12794 on February 16, 2012, 11:42:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxYXcvGBibc

Happy birthday.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 16, 2012, 06:39:26 pm

Non-canon celebration in James's head! Woot!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 16, 2012, 06:42:07 pm

For one second before you are promptly nommed on by the Blight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 07:37:12 pm

1. Running Turn Now.

2. Because it's the birthday of this RTD I'm going to let you guys pick one (1) piece of equipment to make unique. You can give a general idea of what you want improved or added, but I'm going to be the final arbiter of what it does.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2012, 07:41:53 pm

Are we allowed to choose equipment that isn't in our inventory yet?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 17, 2012, 07:42:42 pm

A helmet that keeps people's brains from eating them. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 07:44:08 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 17, 2012, 07:41:53 pm

Are we allowed to choose equipment that isn't in our inventory yet?

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 17, 2012, 07:42:42 pm

A helmet that keeps people's brains from eating them. :P

Something you already have. :P
This is already "A wizard did it", but we're not quite into hammerspace yet. Items you already have, if you will.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 07:46:48 pm

How about my Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle? I would like it to be turned into an Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle of Ricocheting. If I miss an enemy and I didn't botch the shooting roll, the bullet ricochets towards another random enemy and he will have to dodge it too. It cannot ricochet at a friendly. The bullet faces a penalty after the ricochet.

Should have enough requirements to prevent overkill and thus be fine, right? Pretty please?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2012, 07:47:36 pm

Okay.

I want that frankenstein to shoot both munitions AS the one projectile.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 07:56:02 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 07:46:48 pm

How about my Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle? I would like it to be turned into an Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle of Ricocheting. If I miss an enemy and I didn't botch the shooting roll, the bullet ricochets towards another random enemy and he will have to dodge it too. It cannot ricochet at a friendly. The bullet faces a penalty after the ricochet.

Should have enough requirements to prevent overkill and thus be fine, right? Pretty please?

Alright.

Quote from: Taricus on February 17, 2012, 07:47:36 pm

Okay.

I want that frankenstein to shoot both munitions AS the one projectile.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean... Care to clarify?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2012, 08:00:26 pm

As in a combined shot, from both systems at the same time from the same barrel.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 08:09:25 pm

...
You can't fire a laser from the same barrel that you'd shoot a gauss round from, that wouldn't work at all.

From a mechanical standpoint though, does this mean you want it to do all its damage in a lump sum rather than laser+gauss round+gauss round+gauss round+gauss round+gauss round?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2012, 08:14:25 pm

Yeah, mechanically like that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2012, 08:24:42 pm

You already know what I'm going to ask for, but might as well post it.

Abassy.
Moar power.

Make it happen. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 08:28:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2012, 08:24:42 pm

You already know what I'm going to ask for, but might as well post it.

Abassy.
Moar power.

Make it happen. :3

Yeah, I thought you might. By the by, your action is a little sparse right now. I don't want to saddle you with yet another glorified rest turn, but I don't have anything else to give it.

*Jedi hand wave* You want to add an action while you're here.

On the unique items front I'm actually surprised nobody went for armor or super medical supplies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 08:30:04 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 07:56:02 pm

Alright.

:D

I am now DoomSniper9000.

Quote from: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 08:28:09 pm

On the unique items front I'm actually surprised nobody went for armor or super medical supplies.

Armor is for pussies. So is medical shit.

On a more serious note, my armor isn't anything special already, and from experience playing DoomRL, disposable armor is not worth improving.

And I don't see why I would want to have better medical stuff as I am not a medic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 08:31:53 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 08:30:04 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 07:56:02 pm

Alright.

:D

I am now DoomSniper9000.

Quote from: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 08:28:09 pm

On the unique items front I'm actually surprised nobody went for armor or super medical supplies.

Armor is for pussies. So is medical shit.

On a more serious note, my armor isn't anything special already, and from experience playing DoomRL, disposable armor is not worth improving.

And I don't see why I would want to have better medical stuff as I am not a medic.

Well it doesn't have to be disposable, you guys just usually ditch the old and put on the new instead of repairing your old armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2012, 08:33:00 pm

Wot 'e said about armor. *points to Tarran* Anyway, I don't have much to do (except mess with that door and probably set off an alarm or trap), unless there's more to that tunnel and I don't remember it. If so, I'll have Dom go back in and explore it. Otherwise, I don't mind resting, because I srsly need that stamina for moar psychic powers.

@Ninja Draignean: Doesn't armor have HP now though? So it kind of is disposable.

EDIT: *checks* Oh, damn. Taric's pretty badly injured. o.O Guess I'll edit healing him into my turn instead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 08:33:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 08:31:53 pm

Well it doesn't have to be disposable, you guys just usually ditch the old and put on the new instead of repairing your old armor.

Well fine then, it's not 'disposable' it's 'common'. My same rule of thumb applies to common crap.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 08:37:26 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 08:33:39 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 08:31:53 pm

Well it doesn't have to be disposable, you guys just usually ditch the old and put on the new instead of repairing your old armor.

Well fine then, it's not 'disposable' it's 'common'. My same rule of thumb applies to common crap.

Eh, I see your point. You'll probably get more attached to sets when you get beyond the generic mook levels of body armor and into the fun stuff, but for now you're probably right.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 17, 2012, 09:09:55 pm

How about my light armor? ...Just do somethign with it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 09:13:44 pm

As a GM of another RTD, I respectfully ask you don't be so damn vague. It's not nice in my opinion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 09:28:19 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 09:13:44 pm

As a GM of another RTD, I respectfully ask you don't be so damn vague. It's not nice in my opinion.

Eh, I can live with it. I enjoy doing crazy things.

Anyway, so far...

1 person is missing something...
1 person is stabbing some one/thing
1 person is watching explosions

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 09:35:20 pm

I bet I'm the one watching explosions?

In other news: SeriousConcentrate's avvie went kaput. EVERYONE PANICCCC.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2012, 09:37:05 pm

What? I can still see it. o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 09:38:01 pm

Oh, it was gone for a minute or two. The site it was on must have bugged out a little. Oh well, nobody needs to panic anymore.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 09:50:17 pm

Warning - while you were typing 22 new replies have been posted. You may wish to review your post

 You Bally Binja Blighters!

Anywho, almost done. Got Jame's turn left.

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 09:35:20 pm

I bet I'm the one watching explosions?

What do you bet?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 17, 2012, 09:52:10 pm

Dammit, I failed a roll, didn't I?

Either that or Wolf's went well :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 17, 2012, 09:54:00 pm

I want Ashley's Assault rifle to magically make its bullets explosive

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 09:55:47 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on February 17, 2012, 09:54:00 pm

I want Ashley's Assault rifle to magically make its bullets explosive

...

No, but I can amp the damage or make it armor piercing, or do additional damage against biological targets.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 17, 2012, 09:57:01 pm

If you don't take extra damage, I'd say go AP; it'll help against most armored opponents and hopefully mechs, too. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 10:04:17 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 09:50:17 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 09:35:20 pm

I bet I'm the one watching explosions?

What do you bet?

Your mom. >:O

...

I bet 10 cookie bux.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 10:07:44 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 10:04:17 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 09:50:17 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 17, 2012, 09:35:20 pm

I bet I'm the one watching explosions?

What do you bet?

Your mom. >:O

...

I bet 10 cookie bux.

You lose. Gimma mah cookiez.

I'm going to have to leave my precious internetz for minute, but I'll be back as soon as I can.  :-\  Expect slight delays on turn D22. Sorry.

(Also, add 1 person was uneventful to the list of happenings)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 17, 2012, 10:48:29 pm

OK Armour piercing, but can it do he same damage to the amour as if it was not armour piercing?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 11:44:33 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote

"I really need a medic." Tarran mumbles. "Hm, I haven't seen James lately."

Limp to James.

   Dom and Taric are capable of handling themselves, the same went for Ash and her men, the only person who really probably needs your help right now is James. Your brow furrows in minor concern as you remember that you left him passed out in the open with six very nasty things that may or may not be prepared to honor the cease fire.
   Maybe you should check on him.

   You limp wordlessly out of the bloody room, leaving Ash's team to their bloody work as you head out to rescue the only comrade that you haven't alienated. Your walk out into the hall and squeeze your way back through the door you bent, walking softly and pushing your psychic sight out ahead of you in the darkness.
   You don't see James.
    A cold knot settles in your stomach as you stride to the intersection where your escort was waiting before. If they've done a damn thing to him there is going to be blood. As you reach the intersection you turn to lay a hard glare on the six immortals.
    Only to find that they aren't there anymore either.

   [Passive Kinetics 4+2] Faintly, at the very limit of your sight you can almost see a sort of glow. It isn't light exactly, this is something limited to your extracurricular senses, but it's definitely moving away from you. With James and your escort distinctly not here it doesn't take a genius intellect like yours to tell that the glow probably has something to do with James being kidnapped by the freaks.
   
---

Ashley Fey

[Harry Int 2+1, Dex 4+1, Fight 4+1, Luck 2+1, Treatment 32/20] (10 HP restored to Ashley)
[Ashley Int 2, Dex 6, Fight 4, Luck 4, Treatment 29/20] (Jordan is now slightly damaged)
   You and Harry conclude your work quickly and without incident, slightly surprising considering the complexity of the undertaking, but a welcome relief from the usual shitstorm. The three of you pack your things up and take a momentary breather. Tarran leaving doesn't even make you bat an eyelash, if he's there when you open fire then good, if he's not then things will probably proceed apace without him.
    Granted, you would have like him to be there when you showed him what you that of his little non-aggression agreement, just so you could see his face.

(Your regenerate 3)
(Harry regenerates)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 11, 2012, 08:38:39 pm

Dom sighed. Clearly she'd been hoping for a bit more explanation than that, but it was obvious she wasn't going to get it. Instead, she decided to try something else. "Jake says if you put on that ID card and address the system, you should get a response. Why don't you try it?" While she was looking at Taric, she noticed he looked pretty hurt. "Here, while you concentrate on that, I'll patch you up," she said, getting out her medkit. "I'll try not to bother you too much."

   Once again you attempt to address Taric while he's working, an action that gets even less response than there was the last time you tried. Faced with a strange door that your instincts tell you should not be opened, Jake's fervent ignorance, and Taric's monoptic focus, you really don't have a lot of options. Taric's focus, however, is currently immobilizing him with his work, a state that should allow to get a few minutes of patching in on his injuries before he realizes that you're poking tender bits. [Int 4, Dex 3+1, Fight 2+1, Luck 1 (+4) Treatment 10/20]
   All goes fairly well until near the end when you get a little mesmerized by the shimmering holo-screen that he's working with, and accidentally stab him slightly in the neck. He doesn't react even as you pack on some more gauze to stop the new bleeding.
   Damn, he must seriously be concentrating.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 11, 2012, 07:38:32 pm

"Yeah. Fair bit actually. Will take a bit to go through them all though." Taric read through the Directives, then watched the vid. After that, check the buffer of the decryptor for what it's used for. Continue delving into the system after all of that.

   You pull the Directives first, they're fairly simple and straightforwards standing orders. After a couple of read-throughs you reduce them from lawyer speak to something resembling English.

1. Protect the 'Lead circle'. (Whatever that is)
2. Prevent the contamination or destruction of Argos.
3. Sit as a special judge in treason cases.
4. Root out and try insurrectionists.
5. Protect all Technocracy interests.
6. Circumvent conventional law and order only when necessary.

   You grunt once in surprise at that last one. The Technocracy loves its precious rules, authorizing someone to go around them was the last thing they'd want to do. Still, the directives aren't specific to a project or task (save one), they're just guidelines. Hopefully the vid will be a bit more illuminating... With a couple of quick strokes the display unfolds into a flickering cube, processing for a couple seconds before the vid begins.

   The recorder must have been nestled in a piping juncture down in maintenance, long lines of thin metal gas tubes occlude the view. A woman, maybe a couple years older than yourself is squatting down beside a piece of heavy machinery, her pad hovering over the interface panel. You'd guess she's maintenance, down doing standard readings. A couple seconds pass uneventfully and you skip forwards a couple of minutes, stopping only when a group of other workers pass her on their way out of the tunnels, waving a quick goodbye as they pass. The woman smiles and nods and goes back to her work, occasionally looking back at where the other workers have left the recorder's view. Eventually she cranes her head around, apparently looking to see if she could still see the ones who just left. After a moment she nods and withdraws a dull box from her maintenance duffel, clamping it tightly to the machine she was working on. She presses a part of the box's surface and pulsing red light comes to life on its side.
    The woman smiles and then packs up the rest of her gear before leaving. As soon as she leaves you skip ahead again, waiting for something to happen. A few minutes later, it does. A lightly built man in plain, but impeccably clean clothing walks slowly into recorder's view, stopping in front of the box attached to the machine and frowning slightly. He stares at the box for a moment, tapping his fingers absently against his side. He squints suddenly, and the light on the side of the box dies. The man stoops and removes the box from the machine, picking it up and letting it go again at about chest height in the air. It hangs there. You watch the man breathe deeply and curl both of his hands into fists.
   Then the box explodes. Bright white fire burns outwards and is stopped cold less than a foot from where the box's center used to be. The man stiffens even further as the miniature star of fire continues to burn. A count of five passes before the burning star dims enough for the man to relax again and allow the remaining energy to vanish in a puff of air and anemic fire. His gaze then turns to the recorder, his eyes seeming to look straight at you before he squints again.
    And the recorder vid cuts off.

   Well that was interestingly pointless. You would guess that the box was a bomb, the girl was a rebel of whichever denomination, and the guy... The guy was some form of psychic. Of course this still doesn't tell you why the video is here by itself, or even what the significance of the video is at all. Well, all that's left is the decryptor. You don't have have high hopes for it being illuminating, but it's a shot. [Mechanical 4+1]
   You examine the program thoroughly, ripping apart the buffer in search of what it was meant to decrypt. Unfortunately there appears to be no evidence of a key or an original file that you can cross reference. There is, however, a record of the last message that was decoded still imprinted. It's very short.

Spoiler: Quarterly Check (click to show/hide)

From: Jordan Yule
To: George Winston
Subject: Quarterly Check

You know the drill.

 Huh... That sender's name rings a bell, [intuition 3] but you can't quite remember where. Setting the message aside in the rapidly growing pane of things you're going to get back to, you start working on the next layer of security. [Mechanical 2+2 Vs Firewall 4+2] The security is fierce, fierce enough shut even your talents down cold on a first attempt.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 11, 2012, 06:59:29 pm

Run run run find somewhere to run run run run run RUN!

   Faced with an enemy that seems impossible to attack you abandon the position of stoic defender, turning tail to run for your life. [Dex 3] You flee to the boundary of the large room, all too aware of the tendrils turning to orient on you as you change position. As soon as you reach the edge you press your hand against the grey wall of the dream, desperately attempting to flee to somewhere that wasn't quite so hostile. [Will 2] The wall however remains immutable, for all intents and purposes it seems as solid as the concrete it resembles.
   The tendrils continue to spread and grow, forming a dense web of black roots that has nearly consumed half of this room. A dense web that it seems you will become a part of.

   Just as you begin to feel a true fear of dying within your own mind a hand reaches out from the wall, spreading ripples like water in what was an impervious solid to you. The hand is both familiar and female. It has hit you several times in the recent past.
   Now it seems to want be helping you.

    Can you trust it?

(If you don't move somewhere the tendrils will be within striking distance this round.) 

---

Turn Recap
Taric has become victim of a combo-breaker!
James really REALLY might be in trouble, or not...
Tarran is discovering the problems inherent with leaving people to the mercy of the bad guys.
Dominique is stabbing people
Ash Is finishing up

Jordan is see above
Harry is see above

The escort is doing something unknown.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Lightly wounded
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Badly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 12/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (2).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 33/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired. Pep Talk (-1 against Tarran) (4)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/70
Stamina: 31/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 74/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Pep Talk (-1 against Dominique) (4)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 81/200)
Stamina: 32/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] Light Body armor 32/50 [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2012, 11:45:51 pm

A new rule from the overhaul has been instituted this turn. The 10 cookie points I won from Taric go to the first person to spot it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Xardalas on February 18, 2012, 12:04:56 am

Posting to watch.  Damn. Took bout twenty hours to read the whole damn thing from start to finish.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 18, 2012, 12:13:23 am

Whether it wanted to fight him on her own or help him James didn't know, but either way he preferred it to the tentacles. He went through the wall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 12:13:58 am

Tarran, Draig. Also, hi to the new guy, congrats on surviving the insanity.

Taric tried once again to bypass the security that had just beaten him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 12:24:55 am

Quote from: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 12:13:58 am

Tarran, Draig. Also, hi to the new guy, congrats on surviving the insanity.

Serious and I have already asserted that since your names both start with Tar you are in fact the same person.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 18, 2012, 12:40:43 am

A very strange guy with multiple personalities that fight each other wait why am I talking

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 02:12:26 am

Tarran's jaw dropped. "Those BASTARDS! WHEN WILL PEOPLE STOP RIPPING ME OFF?! ARGH WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE?! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Tarran was inches from snapping and running around the corner, dual wielding his Jormungandr and Ichneumon and firing until everything was dead.

Tarran runs back to Ash. "Those motherfuckers are being shitbags, ignoring our truce and are kidnapping James! Get Dom and Taric! We need to save him NOW!"

Run down to the start of the hallway and fire five bullets from my Jormungandr straight down the hall from around a corner to show my disapproval of their betrayal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 02:36:56 am

(Yo, Xardalas. ^^^ Welcome aboard. Hmm. The +4 at the end was my Valkyrie bonus, right? Still getting used to that. ^^^;)

Even though she knew he probably didn't notice, Dom couldn't help but apologize. "Sorry, Taric. Hand slipped." She continued to patch him up while he more or less ignored her. She wondered idly as she worked if that memory stick she had was compatible with the interface he was using.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 18, 2012, 05:16:25 am

"We were already going to get them!, But if they have moved, Well we will keep getting them"

Chase while preparing to unleash hell

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 05:23:57 am

...You're not going to get Dom and Taric? Even when there's no possible way we could win another fight without them? *Squints eyes*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 05:25:54 am

She can't get us. The only known way to us is destroyed, and the door in front of Taric and I is certainly trapped and probably locked. ^^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 05:36:41 am

Oooohhh, right.

Still, it would have been better for him to say that himself instead of just ignoring that part of my turn.

Well, James is boned beyond belief, and Tarran's already bent mind stability is going to shatter if James goes bye bye.

Our only hope is that James' blight is so bad that the suit that will without a doubt be placed on him will fail to take control of him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 18, 2012, 06:20:33 am

"Harry, Jordan, we need a new plan, the incendiaries will hurt Tarran's friend as well"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 12:09:34 pm

Spoiler: Tarran's Ichneumon (click to show/hide)

Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle
-Traits
Anti-Material Rifle
Single Shot
Conventional
Two-Handed
Heavy Weapon
Atmosphere Dependent
1 round clip, storage on weapon for one additional round. (+2 to speed reloads when the on-weapon storage is used.)
Accuracy Modifiers: -2 close, -1 Medium, +1 Long
Medium Damage
Recoil: 3
Caliber: 1"
Critical Threshold: 9
-Flaws,
Unusual Ammunition II
Heavy I
Older II
Recoil III
-Perks
Armor Piercing III
High Power I
Ricochet (Special)
-Description: The Ichneumon is an old design, an oversized rifle designed to fire a very fast bullet to punch holes in armored targets. The Ichneumon uses a moderated recoil system but it still kicks like a mule. 10 Yards away from the barrel the sabot strips off and fires a second propulsion explosives, accelerating the small round to incredible speed. The weight and length of the weapon make it impractical and difficult to use in close quarters, but that same weight dampens barrel jitters at longer ranges.

Spoiler: Dominique's Abassy (click to show/hide)

Abassy Heavy Pistol
-Traits
7 Round clip
Pistol
Semi-Automatic
Conventional
Small arms
One-and-a-half handed
Range Modifiers to accuracy: +0 close, -1 Medium, -3 Long
High Damage
Recoil: 1 2/6th
Caliber: .50
Critical Threshold: 5
-Flaws
High Recoil II
Slow Mag Release I
-Perks
High-Power V
Deadly II
Ruggedized I
-Description: The Abassy heavy pistol is named for a demon who had teeth of steel, and it lives up to that name. Its comparatively small clip size and dangerously bad accuracy at distance make it a poor choice for a beginning marksman. In the hands of an expert, however, the Abassy can reliably inflict terrible wounds. Coupled with the right kind of ammunition its high caliber can be a threat to lightly armored vehicles. Often chosen as a sidearm for veterans and dumb punks who just wanted a big gun.

Spoiler: Ashley's Leanashe (click to show/hide)

Leanashe Assault Rifle
-Traits
30 round clip
Assault Rifle
Flex fire (All) -Burst size 4-
Conventional
Small arms
Two handed
Accuracy Modifiers: +2 Short, +2 medium, -2 long
Low Damage
Recoil: 2/6ths
Caliber: 4.73mm
Critical threshold: 7
-Flaws
Unusual ammunition II
Difficult to Modify I
Problem Prone I
-Perks
Armor Piercing V (Special)
Redundant Systems II
-Description: A short and stocky assault rifle built in a bull-pup layout the Leanashe is meant for short to mid-range confrontations, and at those ranges it can chew its opponents bloody. Firing a Caseless bullet it can get away with firing a higher caliber round without incurring too great a weight, as well as allowing for a higher than normal magazine capacity.

Spoiler: Taric's Frankenstein (click to show/hide)

Frankenstein Versatility Rifle
35 round magazine, 70 round power cell (Ten charges)
Assault Rifle (Rifle)
Flex fire -All- -Burst size 5- (Semi-Automatic)
Conventional (Laser)
Small arms
Two Handed
Accuracy Modifiers: +1 Short, +1 medium -0 long (Cohesion Modifiers to damage: -1 close, -1 Medium, -1 Long [+2 all When aimed in/+3 all When aimed in by Taric])
Medium Low Damage (High Damage)
Recoil: 4/6 (Special)
Caliber: .220
Critical Threshold: 9, (6)
-Flaws
Older II
(Delicate I)
(Soft Circuits I)
-Perks
Ruggedized I
Redundant Systems I
Modular components I
(Deadly I)
-Pulse- [Special]
-Description: The brainchild of the Unchained Scientist this Frankenstein is a hybrid of a Jormungandr assault rifle, and the ALR broadbeam. (one of his earlier creations) The Frankenstein is two guns in one, remarkable because both the gauss weapon and the laser draw from the same cell. Only time will tell if this weapon is sheer genius, or a really bad idea.

James' Armor (or Armour) is going to wait for a bit. Any questions?

Q: Wait, all of these are using the new system! Will they work right now?
A: Yes, just not to all of their glory. The modifications requested will still be in effect.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 01:55:40 pm

You misspelled both Ichneumon and Leanashe in the spoiler names.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 02:29:48 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 01:55:40 pm

You misspelled both Ichneumon and Leanashe in the spoiler names.

So I did, the spoiler names however are completely unimportant.  >:( The actual part that matters and will be copy pasta'ed in future is correct.

Anything less trivial?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 02:35:23 pm

Hmm. Did you post the new system earlier and I forgot? If not, what do some of the terms mean? I know, for example, High Power V is definitely a good thing, but in terms of definition and averange numbers, what is it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 02:38:37 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 02:35:23 pm

Hmm. Did you post the new system earlier and I forgot? If not, what do some of the terms mean? I know, for example, High Power V is definitely a good thing, but in terms of definition and averange numbers, what is it?

Oh, yeah, sorry. There's a prototype version of the stuff for weapons on the first page. My third post I believe.

High power increases the damage by 10% per numeral.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 02:51:54 pm

Having checked the Abassy against all the relevant terms, I can safely say this gun kicks ass now. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 18, 2012, 03:05:14 pm

"Gravitic: Turns gravity all about in order to rip a target apart."

You do the hokey pokey and you turn your target all about

As far as the older trait is concerned, I wonder what a sling's critical threshold would be.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 05:51:24 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 18, 2012, 03:05:14 pm

"Gravitic: Turns gravity all about in order to rip a target apart."

You do the hokey pokey and you turn your target all about

As far as the older trait is concerned, I wonder what a sling's critical threshold would be.

Against someone in modern body armor?
Critical Threshold: lol

Spoiler: James' Body Armor (click to show/hide)

Name: James' Body Armor
Max Armor: 50 (50)
Soak,
Ballistic: 35%
Laser: 20%
Energy: 25%
Concussive: 20%
Piercing: 10%
Environmental: 50%
Enc:  1
Special: Armor is infused with a Kinetic barrier of 50. This shield will regenerate at a rate equal to James' derived passive kinetics each round as long as his Stamina is greater than the barrier's value. Shots hit barrier->armor->James.

Edit: I know it isn't my usual lateness, but I may run a turn anyway if nobody minds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 06:07:36 pm

I'd be disappointed, but if you want to run a turn now, I'll find a way to cope. ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 06:12:08 pm

All it means is that we'll have to work really hard to ninja that turn :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 07:23:43 pm

Tarran Smith and Ashley Fey

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 02:12:26 am

Tarran's jaw dropped. "Those BASTARDS! WHEN WILL PEOPLE STOP RIPPING ME OFF?! ARGH WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE?! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Tarran was inches from snapping and running around the corner, dual wielding his Jormungandr and Ichneumon and firing until everything was dead.

Tarran runs back to Ash. "Those motherfuckers are being shitbags, ignoring our truce and are kidnapping James! Get Dom and Taric! We need to save him NOW!"

Run down to the start of the hallway and fire five bullets from my Jormungandr straight down the hall from around a corner to show my disapproval of their betrayal.

Quote from: wolfchild on February 18, 2012, 05:16:25 am

"We were already going to get them!, But if they have moved, Well we will keep getting them"

Chase while preparing to unleash hell

  Without the training, equipment, or the sheer dumb luck to take down six Bio-armored nasties Tarran turns to run back to Ashley's group, cursing fluently all the while. He skidded back through the corridor at top limp, squeezing into the personnel wing and confronting Ashley's team just as they emerged from the bloody room.
   "Those motherfuckers are being shitbags," he yelled at them as soon as he regained his breath, "they're ignoring our truce and are kidnapping James! We need to save him NOW!"
    Ashley rolls her eyes in frustration at this newest acquisition to the mountain of crap she has to deal with. "We were already going to get them," she growled at Tarran in frustration. "But if they have moved, well, we will keep getting them," she finishes somewhat redundantly.
    "How eloquently put my dear captain," Jordan says sardonically as he reflexively checks his gear again, "please, dazzle us with more silvery verbage."
    Ashely slanted an eye at Jordan disapprovingly. "Move out before I ram a talon up your ass."
       
   Harry, Jordan, Ashley, and Tarran ran back to the intersection as quickly as they could, Harry somewhat impaired by having to lug the lamp back through the bent door. Ashley's team stopped cold at the intersection, peering out into the shadowy edge created by Harry's lamp.
   "Harry, Jordan, we need a new plan, the incendiaries will hurt Tarran's friend as well," Ashley says as their group surveyed the impenetrable blackness of the corridor.
    Jordan frowns "Well we could-
    [Improbable aiming skills 2: No effect] [Quickshot: 5-3+1 (can't see target, high target density)]  [luck 4] (Immortal Sniper 2 Armor -6) Tarran interrupts Jordan by yelling a wordless battlecry and spraying iron down the corridor, striking sparks off the walls and possibly ticking something off a little.
    Jordan looks at Tarran and sighs deeply. "We could all fire our guns randomly to give away our position and let the enemy know we're in pursuit," he says scathingly. "Now as I was saying, why bother? The bad guys are out of our way, we've got a free hall pass to get out of this dead end and do our goddamn jobs. I'm sure Jamie is a really nice guy and all, but I'm not exactly willing to let big and bad slide because of him."
    Harry frowned and remained silent, carefully stepping back under the cover of the intersection corner.

(Harry has stopped regenerating, Harry is now slightly damaged.)
(Ashley regenerates 0)

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 02:36:56 am

Even though she knew he probably didn't notice, Dom couldn't help but apologize. "Sorry, Taric. Hand slipped." She continued to patch him up while he more or less ignored her. She wondered idly as she worked if that memory stick she had was compatible with the interface he was using.

   You apologize to Taric as you tape down the dressing for the little cut you made on his neck, continuing with the rest of your work when you're sure it isn't going to pop off. [Int 4, Dex 6+1, Fight 3+1, Luck 3 (+4) Treatment 32/20] (Taric Hp +10) You keep your focus on your work and you're able to do it in record time, quick fingers applying paper thin numbing films to the worst of the bruises and electrical burns Taric received from the deadheads. All in all it's good work, and you barely harmed the patient while you were doing it.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 12:13:58 am

Taric tried once again to bypass the security that had just beaten him.

   Never one to stop when you're defeated by something as trivial as Technocrat personal high security you prepare to reengage. [Mechanical 3+1 Vs Firewall 2+2] The system and you duke it out over several rounds, your breakers bouncing of its adaptive systems while you're forced to counter the spikes it keeps using to narrow your lines of attack down.
   [Mechanical 2+2 Vs 5+2] In the end the system's advantage of being faster than your fingers beats you, its software reconfiguring one of your own breakers to knock your offensive back down to square one.
   Damnit.

   Your neck also feels kind of funny.

(This is strike 2)

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 18, 2012, 12:13:23 am

Whether it wanted to fight him on her own or help him James didn't know, but either way he preferred it to the tentacles. He went through the wall.

   With little else left in the way of options you grab the offered hand. The world lurches sideways and you feel oddly light as you dissociate momentarily, coming back into being in the middle of a maintenance shaft. You're still holding hands with your female shadow, though holding hands is too friendly a word for the death grip she has got on your hand. [Blight Melee 2 Vs Dodge 5] Her free hand comes up to slug you practically on reflex. Slow and half-hearted reflex that you're able to jump back out of the way of while disentangling your hand from hers.
   "What the hell is wrong with you," you yell in surprise and frustration, "you just saved my ass! Why are you still trying to kill me?"
   She takes a moment to look at you like you're a complete moron before replying. "Because if you get destroyed then I get stuck down here. I don't want to live in a coma, I want to wake UP!"
   You're stuck in your head with something that is apparently capable of dissolving memories and devouring you whole as well as being seemingly invincible, and a shadow of Dominique's personality that wants to break your mental legs and leave you to keep the ol' heart and lungs moving. You aren't sure which sounds more fun.
   Still, she doesn't seem quite as hostile as usual and the dark tendrils aren't in sight. 

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Turn Recap
Taric has become victim of a combo-breaker! x2 (wait...)
James gets a breather
Tarran is alerting the enemy and pinking.
Dominique is showing an aptitude for a career in medical malpractice
Ash is being given Machiavellian advice

Jordan is giving advice
Harry being silent

The escort is doing something unknown.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Lightly wounded
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [30/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 12/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 12/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 7/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (2).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 42/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (2/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired. Pep Talk (-1 against Tarran) (4)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 37/70
Stamina: 33/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Pep Talk (-1 against Dominique) (4)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 81/200)
Stamina: 35/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (35/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 07:35:00 pm

Dom observed the results of her work. Taric was looking better, but still injured. Better keep patching him up. I need to practice fixing people up anyway, I get the feeling I'm going to be doing that a lot from now on... she thought, preparing to continue to work on him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 07:40:10 pm

Quote from: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 12:13:58 am

Taric tried once again to bypass the security that had just beaten him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 18, 2012, 09:00:30 pm

"You are kinda right Jordan, But there are 2 faults, ONE that would leave known hostiles on our six, TWO I WANT THEM TO BURN IN HELL"
"Tarran, You can see in there, we cannot, do yo have tracer rounds or something, If you cant help us see were not gonna do any good, i could loan you an incendiary but that is about it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 09:03:39 pm

...I hit? :o

"Jordan, you can't possibly have forgotten the snipers. For all we know they could still be there. I don't know about you but I'm not in the mood to gain another hole or two. And I don't have tracers."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 18, 2012, 10:32:45 pm

"We can't exactly hit If we do not know where they are how are we supposed to help?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 10:45:23 pm

"Don't ask me. I'm not the guy who keeps track of the lights."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 10:48:47 pm

(Maybe if you're lucky you can light them on fire with the incendiary grenade. Then they're visible to everyone! :D Devil's advocate statement: We don't know if James is with them; if he is, you might burn him, too.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 10:51:43 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 09:03:39 pm

...I hit? :o

Once in a five round burst that was aimed down a straight corridor at a group of seven. At that range you aren't aiming at individuals, you're aiming at the entire group. A low luck roll would have hit James.

Well since nobody guessed it I guess I get to keep the cookie points I won from Tar-whatever. All of you psionics now regenerate stamina per turn equal to your endurance, the original system for psy was a little screwed up and this should alleviate a little until the rest of the pack comes around.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 10:48:47 pm

(Maybe if you're lucky you can light them on fire with the incendiary grenade. Then they're visible to everyone! :D Devil's advocate statement: We don't know if James is with them; if he is, you might burn him, too.)

Grenades are HE, not Incendiary. Not a lot of fire. Still... P.K would give Tarran a mighty pitching arm.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 10:53:40 pm

Ah. I was going by wolfchild's statement

Quote

i could loan you an incendiary

and assumed he had a white phosphorus grenade or something. ^^^; Yeah, don't be chucking HE grenades at James, then. >.> Also Ash needs to get Taric to make her an eyeshine implant (like Riddick) has so she can see in the dark too. :D

EDIT: Also yay for passive stamina regeneration. :3 I need that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 10:56:01 pm

Can't you already see in the dark due to passive kinetics?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 10:58:28 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 10:53:40 pm

Also Ash needs to get Taric to make her an eyeshine implant (like Riddick) has so she can see in the dark too. :D

Actually she did get the option for an ocular implant, but she didn't end up making it part of her loadout.

EDIT:

Quote from: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 10:56:01 pm

Can't you already see in the dark due to passive kinetics?

Only Dom and Tarran have developed the ability far enough to do it passively. You and James could do it if you tried, but Ash and hers are stuck with normal light for now.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 10:53:40 pm

EDIT: Also yay for passive stamina regeneration. :3 I need that.

Yeah, I crunched some numbers and stamina was running out way too fast to be useful as a weapon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 10:59:20 pm

@Taric: Me and Tarran can, no one else.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 11:03:15 pm

Exactly, I'm making it for myself :P

Also, I thought you were referring to Dom, Not Ash. She can make it herself then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 18, 2012, 11:03:46 pm

"Yes, well I was born in this body and I want to live in it." Try to find out where my normal shadow is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 11:07:55 pm

Tarran, wolfchild. You guys don't have actions that really do anything. I'm in the mood to do a double, but I'd rather have you guys do something useful than just wait around. (And potentially get shot at)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 11:18:40 pm

Alright. Wow. It's rare for you to do a double.

Peek around the corner and aim; shoot my Ichneumon left of James. (hey that rhymes like we're playing games!)

Peek around the corner and shoot at the left side of the clump of dudes down the hall.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2012, 11:20:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 11:18:40 pm

Alright. Wow. It's rare for you to do a double.

Peek around the corner and aim; shoot my Ichneumon left of James. (hey that rhymes like we're playing games!)

Dude. You can't see individual people. At best right now you can detect movement at the far end of the corridor.

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 11:18:40 pm

Alright. Wow. It's rare for you to do a double.

It's saturday night, I guess that makes it all right. :P
Yeah, well, busy. Since most of my turning time will now be on the weekends I might as well squeeze them for all I've got.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 11:22:45 pm

Oh.

Editing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: wolfchild on February 19, 2012, 12:35:51 am

Yea I had the option for a cat eye implant, and I am sooooooooo wishing I had it now
"OK James, sorry, but i want those things dead more than I want you alive"

Ashley Rounds the corner, Unleashing her Rifle, and activating her stormcrow implants

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2012, 03:04:29 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 18, 2012, 11:18:40 pm

Peek around the corner and shoot at the left side of the clump of dudes down the hall.

   You unlimber your heavy ichneumon and brace yourself against the left corner of the juncture, training the heavy rifle down to the end of the corridor. If they're holding James they would probably be dragging him in the middle, so if you just hook left a bit you should be able to avoid unpleasantness... Should.
   [Improbable Aim 2: no effect] [Quickshot 2+1-3+1, Ricochet 3-1 (No damage), Ricochet 2-2 (No Damage)] You soft shoulder the rifle a little as you fire, knocking yourself a bit sideways and skewing the shot. Metal shrieks and sparks fly as the sabot skips along the walls, bouncing and skittering off into the blackness completely ineffectually. Damn. [Speed load 4+2] (Weapon reloaded)

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on February 19, 2012, 12:35:51 am

"OK James, sorry, but i want those things dead more than I want you alive"

Ashley Rounds the corner, Unleashing her Rifle, and activating her stormcrow implants

Tarran can't give you a clean shot to the end of that corridor, you've got six bad guys who are possibly holding one disabled friendly, and you can't see a damn thing beyond the range of your light. This wasn't going to be a precision action. "Ok James, sorry, but I want those things dead more than I want you alive," you whisper to no one.
   You set the leanashe into your shoulder and plant your feet, flicking the weapon from burst to full auto. "Open Fire!" [Fire control 4-2-3+1] (Immortal Sniper 1 Armor -4, Immortal Sniper 2 armor -8 hp -3, Immortal Sniper 3 armor -5, Immortal Skirmisher 1 armor -9, hp -4, James barrier -4) The short rifle fires rapidly but inaccurately, it was built for confrontations at much shorter range than this, and even full auto can't compensate for the number of shots that go completely wild.
   Harry, however, follows your example with a short burst from his own weapon. [Quickshot 5-3-4+1] The slugs scatter and strike walls, ceiling, and even the floor well before they come within striking distance of their target.
   Jordan grimaces and sets his rifle to long range before taking a shot into the blackness along with the rest of you. [Quickshot 5+1-3] [Luck 2] (Immortal Skirmisher 2 armor -22) The difference is that his laser actually strikes a target at the end of the corridor instead of going completely wild.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 18, 2012, 07:35:00 pm

Dom observed the results of her work. Taric was looking better, but still injured. Better keep patching him up. I need to practice fixing people up anyway, I get the feeling I'm going to be doing that a lot from now on... she thought, preparing to continue to work on him.

   Despite the medical work and the slight stab wounds that you've inflicted, Taric seems completely absorbed in his work. You shrug once and decide to continue treating him, if you try and do it later he'll probably whine. This way he'll probably wonder how the hell the bandages even got there. [Int 2, Dex 5, Fight 2+1, Luck 3 (+3) Treatment 48/40] (Taric HP +10)
   You build on your earlier work, focusing on numbing and protecting his old injuries rather than just covering them up with gauze. It proceeds quite well, though it is slightly disappointing that you don't get to use any of the more fun medical gadgets. You miss the stapler.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 18, 2012, 12:13:58 am

Taric tried once again to bypass the security that had just beaten him.

   Taking a deep breath you prepare to start again. If you fail this time the system is probably going to lock you out, hopefully it won't come to that. [Mechanical 3+1 Vs Firewall 2+2] The first round comes out to a draw like before, your own creations running interference while you try to tear the actual walls to shreds. [Mechanical 5+2 Vs 4+2] The battle of man against machine finally comes to a victorious end when it attempts the same tactic as last time, repurposing one of your own breakers. This time, however, you put a little surprise inside, crippling the security system when it opens up the program and finds the gift waiting inside.
    This layer of security contains only one main file, simply labeled reports. This appears to be the highest level of security on this part of the system, whatever is in that file must be pretty damn important.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 18, 2012, 11:03:46 pm

"Yes, well I was born in this body and I want to live in it." Try to find out where my normal shadow is.

   You growl at the rather murderous bi-polar wench you're sharing headspace with. This is your body, she's just an accidental anomaly, something that ripped parts off another -more useful- anomaly and set up shop in your skull. "Yes, well I was born in this body and I want to live in it," you say somewhat irritably. "Where is the other one of you, the one you were beating on when I arrived?"
    She shrugs, "There wasn't much left of him when you arrived, not enough left to pull himself out. The black probably got him, which means that you're the only person qualified to keep us alive."
    "Or you are."
    "True," she says with a twisted smile, "but I've already done my time in hell. It's your turn now."
    The ridiculousness of the situation suddenly strikes you as funny, and you bark out a short laugh. "Then we're screwed. I gain control and you probably feed yourself to 'the black' out of spite, we both die. You gain control and I spend some time running the hell away from 'the black', then we both die when it eats me. Where is this getting us?"
    The female you frowns, apparently thinking the concept over. "Then we have to destroy it first."
   "Yes, well, the other shadow had a couple leads on that before you pummeled him. He thought we needed a medical lab, but considering we'd have to do something that would require a conscious action like, you know, walking, this might be difficult."
    The shadow frowns, actually looking genuinely perplexed.
    You get the feeling she wasn't called on to think before she smashed things.

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Turn Recap
Taric has broken through the ice!
James doesn't have a friend in him
Tarran is firing wildly with big guns.
Dominique is showing an aptitude for a career in medical malpractice
Ash is firing wildly

Jordan is actually hitting something
Harry is attacking pointless;y

The escort is doing something different and still unknown.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: Lightly wounded
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 12/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 6/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (2).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 51/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: private room, tired. Pep Talk (-1 against Tarran) (3)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 35/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Maintenance shaft top level, tired.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Pep Talk (-1 against Dominique) (3)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 81/200)
Stamina: 35/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (35/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Sin and Hellfire, did he really update the waiting list?!
Post by: Tarran on February 19, 2012, 03:16:47 am

"Dammit! I missed!"

Aim to the right this time, at leg height.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Taricus on February 19, 2012, 03:26:03 am

Start reading those reports. Whetever is in them must've been important to have that level of security.

EDIT: Also, I think I know who the sender of that last message in the buffer was :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 19, 2012, 03:53:15 am

(The guy on the spaceship, as we already know? :3)

Being left to her own devices, Dom was starting to get curious. How much, exactly, could Taric ignore while working on something? Was he really so oblivious to the outside world when he had a computer at hand that he wouldn't notice anything? She'd done a lot of work on him with her medkit, stitching up his wounds, applying gauze, basically sorts of stuff that had her touching and poking him in various places, and he hadn't even spared her a glance. The medkit was running low on supplies, and Smith had probably gotten himself injured, so she'd save the last for him.

That left her with a mischievous mood and not much to do other than try to get Taric's attention, just to see if it was possible. He'd ignored (poorly done) medical procedures, he'd ignored talking... the only other things she could think of trying were violence and inappropriate behavior. Considering she had just spent the better part of the last ten minutes working on his wounds, she wasn't eager to be opening them back up so quickly. That meant there was only one option left if she wanted to test his limits.

...Still, she didn't want to be doing anything weird while Jake was in the room. Her curiosity would just have to wait. He was still absorbed in his work, so she'd have to wait to find out what he had found out. She went back into the tunnel for the moment and explored it a bit to see if she could find any other exits.

(I can't think of any way to assist you other than keep using the medkit, which I want to save 'cause Tarran's a little under 33% HP, so I'm just messing about.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: wolfchild on February 19, 2012, 04:33:57 am

"Grrr"

Ashley Tries Using her Javelin Implants instead

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Tarran on February 19, 2012, 04:42:40 am

Advancing down a dark hall in front of two guys who can't see down it is a very bad idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: wolfchild on February 19, 2012, 05:07:41 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 19, 2012, 04:42:40 am

Advancing down a dark hall in front of two guys who can't see down it is a very bad idea.

Quite Right, changed

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2012, 10:40:58 am

Quote from: wolfchild on February 19, 2012, 05:07:41 am

Quote from: Tarran on February 19, 2012, 04:42:40 am

Advancing down a dark hall in front of two guys who can't see down it is a very bad idea.

Quite Right, changed

Personally I don't think any actions you or Tarran have made in the last couple of turns fall under the heading of "good idea".

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Tarran on February 19, 2012, 02:14:11 pm

At least they were better than standing in front of people who are shooting their guns but can't actually see anything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Powder Miner on February 19, 2012, 05:59:17 pm

"OK, how about this. I'm more familiar with the situation than you are, so I take control so we can destroy the black and then maybe you can try to get yourself your own body or something since obviously this isn't going to work out." Try to negotiate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Tarran on February 26, 2012, 03:33:53 pm

Hump Bump.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Ahra on February 26, 2012, 03:54:41 pm

ssshh hes killing the chilean president

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Draignean on February 26, 2012, 10:57:32 pm

Quote from: Tarran on February 26, 2012, 03:33:53 pm

Hump Bump.

Do not Hump the thread.

Family in town, little sister's birthday tomorrow, spent today celebrating (All family birthdays are moved to the nearest weekday). Didn't really get a lot done, on any front.

On the plus side the new Ghibli isn't bad.

I'll see if I can get some work done here after I finish up the turn for CoM, but it ain't gonna happen tonight. Going to do the maintenance work on the RTD's and the prepare for Monday.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Tarran on March 05, 2012, 12:40:09 pm

Hump hump hump hump hump.

...Er, Bump.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Draignean on March 06, 2012, 10:13:14 pm

Damnit man, I'm procrastinating here!

In all actuality I really should have done this a while ago. The turn for CoM is finished, I've just spent the last day and a half agonizing over the damn thing. (My excuse for sunday is volunteer work) Just having to deal with the part of me that wants to go over and over again until my work resembles a bunch of edits.

Dóchas.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2012, 12:47:06 pm

Humping Bumping the thread for graet justice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2012, 01:07:16 pm

Oh come on, it's only been... Hmm... Maybe it's been longer than I thought?

I'll see what I can do tonight. My spring break starts next Saturday though, so all my professor's are doing their damned best to schedule tests for every day of next week.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2012, 01:08:05 pm

My spring break is ending on Monday... :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2012, 01:20:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 10, 2012, 01:07:16 pm

Oh come on, it's only been... Hmm... Maybe it's been longer than I thought?

21 days.

That's about three-seven updates worth of time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2012, 01:22:26 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2012, 01:08:05 pm

My spring break is ending on Monday... :-\

How the hell does that even work?! *mutter*lucky bastard*mutter*

Well anyway, why put off for tonight what can be done now? It's saturday, all work can wait until sunday.  I'll get started now.

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2012, 01:20:28 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 10, 2012, 01:07:16 pm

Oh come on, it's only been... Hmm... Maybe it's been longer than I thought?

21 days.

That's about three-seven updates worth of time.

I get the picture Tarran, my sterling education has provided me with the ability to count. There is less than no need to remind of the things that I've been forced to cut the hell back on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 I've got a feeling something bad is going down...
Post by: Draignean on March 10, 2012, 04:59:57 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 86+9-3 = 92
Ashley Fey: 48+7-6 = 49

Harry Nakamuno: 25+3-6 = 22
Jordan Grey: 7+6-3 = 10

Immortal Sniper 1: 78+10-2 = 86
Immortal Sniper 2: 18+10-2 = 26
Immortal Sniper 3: 22+10-2 = 30
Immortal Skirmisher 1: 87+7-4 = 90  (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)
Immortal Skirmisher 2: 83+7-4 = 86
Immortal Skirmisher 3: 100+7-4 = 103 (Double action) (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on February 19, 2012, 03:16:47 am

"Dammit! I missed!"

Aim to the right this time, at leg height.

   Swearing as the expensive round careens off into nothingness you adjust your aim to about knee height, hoping that they're carrying James instead of dragging him. [Improbable aiming skills 1: Horrible event] [Quickshot 2+1-3-1, Ricochet 4-1] (James Barrier -13, James Armor - 8) The sabot bursts out of the rifle, the rightward bent of your shot a little too pronounced. The errant sabot strikes the wall of the corridor, shattering into a cloud of shrapnel that sprays down the corridor, striking sparks at random until one particularly large chunk strikes something in the middle of the corridor, sending up an unusual flare of light as it hits.

---

Immortal Skirmisher 1, 2, and 3

   The group of Immortals breaks formation, the encumbered skirmishers tilting forwards into a steady jog, leaving the snipers behind. [Dexterity 5, 3, 4] The three man carry is neither graceful or as fast as they could be individually, but it still serves to put a good amount of distance between them and the sniper group.

---

Immortal Sniper 1

   The snipers are in no hurry, panic fire by those that can barely see them isn't the kind of thing that can damage their calm. Kneeling in the middle of the corridor the sniper carefully sets its sights on the one with the large rifle, waiting for the moment when it decides to peak out again.

(Sniper 1 is aimed in)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on February 19, 2012, 04:33:57 am

Ashley Tries Using her Javelin Implants instead

   You snarl in frustration as you re-sling the compact assault rifle, it was a useful tool, but not for this. Stepping out of cover for a moment you extend you arm, setting the beam focus out as far as it will go. [Quickshot 1] [Luck 2] The implant fails to do anything.
   You step back behind cover with a curse, and run an internal diagnostic to see what the hell went wrong. The internal thermal shutoff has been tripped, the implant is automatically re-routing through the redundant circuit but it's going to take a minute.

---

Immortal Snipers 2 and 3

  The two immortal snipers that had not already sunk to a kneel did so, locking heavy rifles into their shoulders and seeking targets. If the creatures could be said to be possessed of such human emotions, it might be said that they were amused by the fact that their targets had chosen to back light themselves.

---

Harry Nakamuno, Jordan Grey

   Harry slides all the way back under the protection of the wall, giving his own short range weapon a look of frustrated disgust. "This isn't going to work Fey,"Harry hissed as he reloaded. "They already sniped me once, it'd be foolish to think they aren't going to give us another salvo. We're outclassed at this range."
   Jordan takes another shot down the corridor, [Quickshot 1-3] [Luck 4] missing wildly and burning nothing but wall. "I can't but agree," Jordan says as he ducks back under cover. "The original plan was to take them by surprise and drop a handful of grenades on them, not dangle our well lit asses in front of them."

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 19, 2012, 03:53:15 am

Being left to her own devices, Dom was starting to get curious. How much, exactly, could Taric ignore while working on something? Was he really so oblivious to the outside world when he had a computer at hand that he wouldn't notice anything? She'd done a lot of work on him with her medkit, stitching up his wounds, applying gauze, basically sorts of stuff that had her touching and poking him in various places, and he hadn't even spared her a glance. The medkit was running low on supplies, and Smith had probably gotten himself injured, so she'd save the last for him.

That left her with a mischievous mood and not much to do other than try to get Taric's attention, just to see if it was possible. He'd ignored (poorly done) medical procedures, he'd ignored talking... the only other things she could think of trying were violence and inappropriate behavior. Considering she had just spent the better part of the last ten minutes working on his wounds, she wasn't eager to be opening them back up so quickly. That meant there was only one option left if she wanted to test his limits.

...Still, she didn't want to be doing anything weird while Jake was in the room. Her curiosity would just have to wait. He was still absorbed in his work, so she'd have to wait to find out what he had found out. She went back into the tunnel for the moment and explored it a bit to see if she could find any other exits.

    Left with nothing to do and nothing actually trying to kill you -a rarity- you are forced to decide between a pseudo strip-tease to see if Taric even qualifies as human male when he's on the computer, and exploring in the dark. The deciding factor is Jake, you're not exactly comfortable even fake stripping in front of him, he still seems to think you're some para-military force that's going to save him and the other survivors. Being quite that inappropriate in front of him might cause his traumatized mind to drop a cog.
   Deciding on exploration you prepare to swing your way down back into the maintenance shaft, the doors in this room are either weird and glowy, or lead to this guy's bedroom. It might be worth looking into later, but right now you don't care.
   As you reach the lip of the shaft Jake suddenly looks away from the hypnotizing display of lights that Taric is working with. "Hey," he says somewhat helplessly, "What do I do?"
    You shrug. "Don't touch the door, make sure Taric keeps breathing." With that you drop back into the shaft, letting your eyes get used to the blackness as you look about with other senses. The iris is totaled, crawling back through it might be possible, but the jagged metal would certainly make it painful. The reserve iris is still inactive, and there's one ceiling hatch that you haven't explored yet.
   Then of course there is the ladder that Jake talked about, leading down into the maintenance deeps. 


---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on February 19, 2012, 03:26:03 am

Start reading those reports. Whetever is in them must've been important to have that level of security.

   You summon the reports file up and unfold it, exhaling in slow surprise at the sheer size of the thing. There are terabytes of information here, video, audio, and an ocean of plain text. Like the personnel files it seems to include the names of everyone who worked on the base, plus associated projects, videos of them, pages of notes, and their associated projects.
   You run a few mental calculation based on the size of the file, the number of names, the average report size, and the vids... [int 4+1] Assuming you were able to stay awake and at top reading speed twenty-four/seven it would take about a month to finish this file. You need something specific, something concrete to start with... Dom had been saying something earlier, what had it been?
   [int 3+1] The ident card, she had been talking about the ident card you had. Smiling to yourself you withdraw the card from your pocket, indexing the massive report file for Pyotr Ivanov.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Pyotr S. Ivanov (No Known Pseodonyms)
Age: 112
Clearance level: 10, Scientific
Field: Genetics
Specialization: Sequence Analyst


Program Leader: Argos (Linked)
Program Leader: Cybele (Linked)
Program Leader: Ark (Linked)
Process Consultant: Biosuit Division (Linked)

Intern: Kaleena J. Ivanov (Linked)

Threat level: Near Nil.
Asset Value: High
Leverage: Great-Grandaughter, Kaleena J. Ivanov (Linked)

Precision Physical Report (Linked)
History File (Linked)
Specific Action File (Linked)
Notes (Linked)
Surveillance Videos (Linked)

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 19, 2012, 05:59:17 pm

"OK, how about this. I'm more familiar with the situation than you are, so I take control so we can destroy the black and then maybe you can try to get yourself your own body or something since obviously this isn't going to work out." Try to negotiate.

   The situation is dangerous. You don't feel at all right inside, your other half seems to be almost fine, and there's something that appears to be eating your mind  coming to get you. Time to make a deal. [Diplomacy 3 Vs Will 2]
   She appears stunned by the terms. "My own body?" she asks, incredulity mixed with wonder.
   You shrug, it seems a reasonable enough thing to offer. You aren't exactly sure how it's going to work, but killing her seems to be long odds at this point, getting her out though, that could work. "Your own body. Though that does assume that we aren't both killed beforehand."
   She looks at you suspiciously, though you probably deserve that considering the last time you made a deal it only lasted as long as it took to run away. At long last she nods. "My own body, a woman. Fit.  Swear on it and I'll help you, you try to get out of it and I'll rip your intestines out of your ass."


---

Turn Recap
Taric is searching
James is making a deal
Tarran is shooting friendlies, and he's not even dual wielding.
Dominique is looking around
Ash is malfunctioning

Jordan is missing
Harry is complaining

The escort is splitting up.

Other Events
Taric Is no longer tired
Dominique is not longer tired


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 1
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 50/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (146/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Fine
Range: Long To All

Immortal Sniper 2
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 47/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (142/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Fine
Range: Long To All

Immortal Sniper 3
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 50/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (145/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Fine
Range: Long To All

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 177/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 77/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Off for a round) , Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3, Orb Lightstand (35 lbs 12/20)


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 5/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (2).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 60/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Maintenance shaft. Pep Talk (-1 against Tarran) (2)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 37/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x3 (2)
Chimera pistol (15, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Pep Talk (-1 against Dominique) (2)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 81/200)
Stamina: 38/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 42/50 (28/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2012, 05:05:20 pm

Dominique considered the choices. Moving too far away on her own didn't sound like a good idea, but maybe the other ceiling hatch would lead to a room that she could get out of. Then she could find Tarran and Ash's crew and bring them back here to talk to Jake. Sounds good to me. Dom opened the hatch and poked her head up to look around; if clear, she would enter the room.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2012, 05:57:42 pm

 ;D Oh James, punching bag of the team it seems.

What is lighting us anyway? Is it destructible?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: PyroDesu on March 10, 2012, 06:18:42 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2012, 05:57:42 pm

;D Oh James, punching bag of the team it seems.

What is lighting us anyway? Is it destructible?

Harry brought that lamp for those who can't see in the dark.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 10, 2012, 06:36:53 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on March 10, 2012, 06:18:42 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 10, 2012, 05:57:42 pm

;D Oh James, punching bag of the team it seems.

What is lighting us anyway? Is it destructible?

Harry brought that lamp for those who can't see in the dark.

MUHAHAHAHAHA  

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 10, 2012, 10:02:38 pm

Oh. Great.

Well, regardless, I'm going to have to think up an excuse to not stick my head out which still fits roleplaying because I am not in the mood for dying.

Reload my rifle and speedloader. Then shoot down the hallway with my Chimera without looking.

No, I do not expect this to go well, but I'd prefer to have my head intact.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 11, 2012, 12:22:22 am

James waited and thought for a moment. He didn't quite seem to be waking up. "In the event that that is technically impossible, we would I suppose take turns? Maybe until you possibly get your own body, and that could probably work with the psychic power these days, whenever one of us goes unconscious, the other would take over."

Oohhh we could do a Teague-like thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 11, 2012, 12:44:50 am

I don't think having the other taking over would work unless you do it the way Dolphins do it. That would require some effort getting used to I'd imagine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: wolfchild on March 13, 2012, 02:06:15 am

"Harry, I am going to take a chance with one of the grenades, After i do throw that lamp as hard as you can!, towards them, jordan just keep you're head down, harry dont look when you throw, they have snipers" Ash then throws an incendiary grenade down the hall without looking

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 13, 2012, 05:12:20 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on March 13, 2012, 02:06:15 am

"Harry, I am going to take a chance with one of the grenades, After i do throw that lamp as hard as you can!, towards them, jordan just keep you're head down, harry dont look when you throw, they have snipers" Ash then throws an incendiary grenade down the hall without looking

Thanks a lot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 05:16:42 pm

What, would you rather be a mindless drone like the rest of the Immortals?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 13, 2012, 05:43:23 pm

I would rather not be a pile of ashes. Grenades kill people, in case you did not know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 05:45:30 pm

The alternative is fighting us with no free will of your own as a mindless slave.

A fate worse than death.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 13, 2012, 06:17:20 pm

Great, pile of ashes or a immortal.
Man, my life is awesome!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 06:34:28 pm

Shouldn't be a surprise based on how crappy your entrance into the game was.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 13, 2012, 06:41:15 pm

Well, Powder, if you do get turned into an Immortal, you at least have a shot at beating us thanks to the Tarran bug. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 07:38:01 pm

I just noticed: Taricus is... late on an action.

What has the me come to?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 13, 2012, 07:55:36 pm

Do you think he didn't notice there was a turn? o.O

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 13, 2012, 08:13:28 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 07:38:01 pm

I just noticed: Taricus is... late on an action.

What has the me come to?

Oh thank the stars abov- Oh er... That's too bad. Shucks, I guess we'll have to wait a little.

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 13, 2012, 05:43:23 pm

I would rather not be a pile of ashes. Grenades kill people, in case you did not know.

Well, judging by the rolls of the immortals that are carrying you, you should be most of the way out of the blast radius. Unless Ash overshoots her range that is.

Quote from: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 05:45:30 pm

The alternative is fighting us with no free will of your own as a mindless slave.

A fate worse than death.

They'll want him alive when they eat him. No, wait... Wrong dystopian sci-fi universe.
They've been trying to cut a deal with you, talking to you, the immortals- and thus the Father by extension- want something. Something they couldn't get by dragging you screaming an brain plugging you.

Hell, if that had been the case I would have had triple the number in the escort show up, sending you on a bracing romp through the dirty maintenance corridors while you fled for your lives. They're trying to salvage the situation, and right now James is their best shot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 08:17:07 pm

They're salvaging quite poorly, aggroing all of James' friends. They turned a "okay, we might backstab you and might help you" relation into "I hope you die in a fire" relation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 13, 2012, 08:21:37 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 08:17:07 pm

They're salvaging quite poorly, aggroing all of James' friends. They turned a "okay, we might backstab you and might help you" relation into "I hope you die in a fire" relation.

They have the ability to improvise equivalent to that of a particularly bright cocker spaniel. James made no move to resist when they asked if he was ready to go, so, technically speaking, they didn't actually break the truce first. Hence the reason they didn't start by setting some men to lie in wait for you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Zako on March 13, 2012, 08:58:49 pm

Yeah, how were they to know that he was unconcious and incapable of answering. If he was in such a state, he should have said something! That's the lines I reckon they were thinking along.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 09:22:57 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 13, 2012, 08:58:49 pm

Yeah, how were they to know that he was unconcious and incapable of answering. If he was in such a state, he should have said something! That's the lines I reckon they were thinking along.

If that's what they were thinking, then I have a feeling that they wouldn't have the ability to improvise like a "particularly bright cocker spaniel"... Considering they had to drag him down a long hallway. Unless their brains are massively lopsided in that respect.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 13, 2012, 11:12:40 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 09:22:57 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 13, 2012, 08:58:49 pm

Yeah, how were they to know that he was unconcious and incapable of answering. If he was in such a state, he should have said something! That's the lines I reckon they were thinking along.

If that's what they were thinking, then I have a feeling that they wouldn't have the ability to improvise like a "particularly bright cocker spaniel"... Considering they had to drag him down a long hallway. Unless their brains are massively lopsided in that respect.

They were given a directive, take you guys on a nice little tour. You delayed, thus sticking the tiny portion of their brain dedicated to independent thought in the same spot with nothing to do but request status updates. Considering the fact that the answer changed (from "No" to "..." the part of their brain capable of deciding what to do chose to interpret that as a positive.

They are biosuits, they are not geared for exhaustive or abstract thought.

Imagine that the particular cocker spaniel in question wants a ball, you tell him he can't have the ball, then you leave the room. The cocker spaniel (unless rigorously trained otherwise) will then proceed to ask (in the way of dogs) to have the ball. If you do not actively say no then the cocker spaniel will take the ball and go play, happy that you have 'decided' to give it the ball.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 11:17:56 pm

So they're lopsided.

Well... damn. So we could have avoided shooting eachother if we had just talked.

Goddammit I have fell into the same trap I'm always against going into in real life. Balls.

I am such a bad leader. So bad.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 13, 2012, 11:26:19 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 11:17:56 pm

So they're lopsided.

Very much so, they rely almost entirely on the memory of their host and implanted memories to find places and do things. With the correct memories the Immortal could rebuild a fusion generator's radiation sink, and yet still be perplexed at whether to turn left or right down an unknown corridor.

The conclave is the result of freedom of choice, The Father would not make that mistake again.

Of course this design also opens weaknesses, weaknesses that I hope you will realize and exploit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 11:32:14 pm

So, hide in a vent they don't know about and throw grenades to kill all of them?

Pretend that we're different people and that we've got candy to confuse them?

And move their guns from one room to another to confuse them and get rid of their ability to fight?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 13, 2012, 11:42:18 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 11:32:14 pm

So, hide in a vent they don't know about and throw grenades to kill all of them?

All of them! ALL OF THE BEINGS IN THE AREA!

Quote from: Tarran

Pretend that we're different people and that we've got candy to confuse them?

"But I like candy...."
"Shut up Jerry."

Quote from: Tarran

And move their guns from one room to another to confuse them and get rid of their ability to fight?

"Hey my gun is pulling from my hands as well as everyone else's I think I'll let go with no resistance"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 11:44:10 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 13, 2012, 11:42:18 pm

Quote from: Tarran

And move their guns from one room to another to confuse them and get rid of their ability to fight?

"Hey my gun is pulling from my hands as well as everyone else's I think I'll let go with no resistance"

I didn't mean taking it from their hands, I meant taking it from one of their weapon racks or something.

Still, you made a good mental image.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2012, 10:21:55 pm

Taric checked through the biosuit project files, as well as looking through the reports for any other weapons research.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2012, 10:22:46 pm

THANK THE LORD, TARICUS HAS POSTED HIS ACTION. THE WORLD IS RIGHTED AGAIN!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2012, 10:24:16 pm

Quiet you, or it's back into the closet!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2012, 10:25:07 pm

I'd like to see you try to stuff a planet into a closet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 14, 2012, 10:27:09 pm

Don't tempt me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 14, 2012, 10:41:23 pm

Oh really? I bet you couldn't stuff Mars into a closet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 15, 2012, 12:45:15 am

Reporter: "So, Taricus, what inspired you to create a device that allowed you to fold dimensional space and thus allow you to fit an infinite number of N^-1-D objects in N-D space?"
Taricus: "Someone on the internet bet that I couldn't put mars in a closet."
Reporter: *Silence*
Taricus: "Seriously."
Reporter: "Er... Is mars in your closet?"
Taricus: "Yep, and man was NASA pissed about that probe thing, apparently they're expensive or something."

Okay, I'm running on about five hours of sleep that I got god-only-knows-when. So while I can say that the wait between turns will not be as long as last time, I can't give you a specific date. Sorry guys. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2012, 12:47:14 am

Ah, no worries. You did provide us with some comedy :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2012, 12:49:09 am

Indeed. How long will it be before Sizier figures out how to built that device? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 15, 2012, 12:49:54 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2012, 12:49:09 am

Indeed. How long will it be before Sizier figures out how to built that device? :3

And how quickly does he turn it into a porn EVERYTHING stash?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2012, 12:51:29 am

I just had the ridiculous mental image of Taric pulling out Mother Brain for some reason and being all 'whoops, wrong thing, hold on a moment.'

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2012, 01:14:14 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 15, 2012, 12:45:15 am

Reporter: "So, Taricus, what inspired you to create a device that allowed you to fold dimensional space and thus allow you to fit an infinite number of N^-1-D objects in N-D space?"
Taricus: "Someone on the internet bet that I couldn't put mars in a closet."
Reporter: *Silence*
Taricus: "Seriously."
Reporter: "Er... Is mars in your closet?"
Taricus: "Yep, and man was NASA pissed about that probe thing, apparently they're expensive or something."

Reporter: Okay. Thank you for your time. Next up, the opinion of the other planets.
Mercury: Well, he was colder than me, but he was my brother. I will never forgive Taricus for his horrific actions.
Venus: What a shame. Oh well, I didn't care too much for him.
Me: I shouldn't have said anything. I shouldn't have said anything. I shouldn't have said anything...
Jupiter: I don't really care about that pipsqueak. Didn't really do anything important anyway. Just blocked my sunlight.
Saturn: I never knew him well but it's sad to see him go.
Uranus: Oh what a shame. Who was he again?
Neptune: Who?
Pluto: Yessss, my plans are working perfectly. Soon, I'll be the largest body in the solar system! THEN I'LL BE CALLED A PLANET! HAHAHAHAHAH!

Quote from: Draignean on March 15, 2012, 12:45:15 am

Okay, I'm running on about five hours of sleep that I got god-only-knows-when. So while I can say that the wait between turns will not be as long as last time, I can't give you a specific date. Sorry guys. :(

Five hours of sleep? Yeesh, I can relate. No need to apologize.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2012, 01:19:15 am

Exactly. I grew up being taught Pluto was a planet, I don't give a shit who says it isn't. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tiruin on March 15, 2012, 04:51:36 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2012, 01:19:15 am

Exactly. I grew up being taught Pluto was a planet, I don't give a shit who says it isn't. :3

((I am still surprised they could change it's meaning so fast.  :'(, Deviation for the Win! Love watching all this, but withholding making a character sheet.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2012, 04:56:55 am

The longer you wait on making a sheet, the even longer you have to wait on the waiting list if someone else signs up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tiruin on March 15, 2012, 06:05:42 am

And thus Tarran spoke, words and lettering flowed from the board to the screen as if following his suggestion.

Spoiler: Waitlist me (click to show/hide)

Name: Tyrin Laveros
Appearance: A man in his youth, about nineteen years of age. His skin is a dark tone, complementing his hair and eyes. He sports a thin physique and an angled face, his nose is broken. He wears a blue wristband.
Gender: Male
Profession: Dealer
Skills: Detect Lie(2) ; Diplomacy (2) ; Intuition (1)
Character Bio: Tyrin was born and raised knowing much about Society thanks to his family and friends, this society was organized, utilitarian and overall sound. It was a shame that it was led by much darker powers, as he discovered when 'accidentally' passing the "Employees only" line in one major corporation due to his intuition and curiosity. Luckily, being young, his excuses were valid and he was sent home with a red wristband, marking his misdemeanor. He painted it blue and decided to help out the victims of this 'Society', now knowing the truth that lay behind the mask.
Stats:
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 3 (4-1)
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6

Edit: Or...I can do with being a Villain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 15, 2012, 08:57:09 am

dont fret, the lethality is pretty low, will take months anyway

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 15, 2012, 02:06:40 pm

That's besides the point.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: wolfchild on March 15, 2012, 05:51:27 pm

Quote from:

All the stuff that happened since my last post

I love this Thread

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 15, 2012, 08:25:00 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 13, 2012, 11:12:40 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 13, 2012, 09:22:57 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 13, 2012, 08:58:49 pm

Yeah, how were they to know that he was unconcious and incapable of answering. If he was in such a state, he should have said something! That's the lines I reckon they were thinking along.

If that's what they were thinking, then I have a feeling that they wouldn't have the ability to improvise like a "particularly bright cocker spaniel"... Considering they had to drag him down a long hallway. Unless their brains are massively lopsided in that respect.

They were given a directive, take you guys on a nice little tour. You delayed, thus sticking the tiny portion of their brain dedicated to independent thought in the same spot with nothing to do but request status updates. Considering the fact that the answer changed (from "No" to "..." the part of their brain capable of deciding what to do chose to interpret that as a positive.

They are biosuits, they are not geared for exhaustive or abstract thought.

Imagine that the particular cocker spaniel in question wants a ball, you tell him he can't have the ball, then you leave the room. The cocker spaniel (unless rigorously trained otherwise) will then proceed to ask (in the way of dogs) to have the ball. If you do not actively say no then the cocker spaniel will take the ball and go play, happy that you have 'decided' to give it the ball.

I'm bored, so I think I'll try my own analogy even though everyone already got it. :P They're like my computer. My computer downloads an update automatically and asks if I want to restart it to complete the installation process. I tell it 'no' and then wander away to do something that takes awhile, like help my grandfather cut wood. The computer asks again if I want to restart it, and since I don't click 'no' in the five minutes it allots, it takes that as a 'yes' and restarts it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2012, 11:30:32 am

Ah sleep. How I missed you.

Well now that I've caught up on a week's worth of lost rest it's time to start doing things that are actually interesting.

RtD drives, Engage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 12:34:47 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2012, 11:30:32 am

Well now that I've caught up on a week's worth of lost rest it's time to start doing things that are actually interesting.

Hooray! And the crowd went wild.

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2012, 11:30:32 am

RtD drives, Engage.

Ninja drives, Engage!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 18, 2012, 01:22:09 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2012, 11:30:32 am

Ah sleep. How I missed you.

Well now that I've caught up on a week's worth of lost rest it's time to start doing things that are actually interesting.

RtD drives, Engage.

Imminent tidal wave of awesome, evacuating to safety

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Digital Hellhound on March 18, 2012, 01:27:25 pm

Okay, seriously Draignean, this game started in February 2011, and it has four hundred and fifty-two pages. Nowhere to Run, started four months later, has a magnificent forty-four. Presumably turn numbers have gone similarly. It's not right you can keep up an updating schedule like this. Even if these pages are filled with discussion and offtopicness, the game's still mindnumbingly gigantic.

In other news, today marks my third try to read all of this. Previous attempts got a few dozen pages in before I gave up, if I remember correctly (that was, like, last year). This time I just got hypnotized by the character/villain sheets and gun stats and accumulated lore* and gave up before the first game post! And yet this is so amazing I keep trying again and again.

(*In my defence, those are very cool and flexible creation systems and very interesting pieces of lore.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 18, 2012, 02:31:11 pm

i read it all, and followed it from beginning (i made the mistake not to sign up, so many rtds were abandoned right then so i said nah)
but hell, ive forgotten about all that is Powders entry, trol granes bodys death (only remember Trol granes body latched onto face)
and about 10-20 pages before that, and i cant read trough it again

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2012, 04:26:07 pm

Quote from: Digital Hellhound on March 18, 2012, 01:27:25 pm

Okay, seriously Draignean, this game started in February 2011, and it has four hundred and fifty-two pages. Nowhere to Run, started four months later, has a magnificent forty-four. Presumably turn numbers have gone similarly. It's not right you can keep up an updating schedule like this. Even if these pages are filled with discussion and offtopicness, the game's still mindnumbingly gigantic.

In other news, today marks my third try to read all of this. Previous attempts got a few dozen pages in before I gave up, if I remember correctly (that was, like, last year). This time I just got hypnotized by the character/villain sheets and gun stats and accumulated lore* and gave up before the first game post! And yet this is so amazing I keep trying again and again.

(*In my defence, those are very cool and flexible creation systems and very interesting pieces of lore.)

:P Yeah, I'm pretty happy with the old girl. I've had some bad days where the turns pretty well reflect that, but on the whole it is turning out rather well. One day I'll have to write up a synopsis for the people joining us late. On another -but still related- note, I've actually meant to waitlist for Nowhere to Run for a while, but I was never sure I'd have the time. Is the waiting list still just Adwarf?

In other news the turn was delayed by the offer of Italian food with a couple friends, and I've never been able to turn down good Italian food. (And Oklahoma has surprisingly awesome Italian restaurants.) However, I can tell you that there has been a loud explosion and that the only natural six thus far was made by an inanimate object.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2012, 04:28:05 pm

...I blew something up, didn't I?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 04:30:29 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 18, 2012, 04:26:07 pm

However, I can tell you that there has been a loud explosion

Let me guess, one of us is getting hurt by it?

Quote

and that the only natural six thus far was made by an inanimate object.

...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 18, 2012, 05:33:36 pm

...James doesn't like his body being described that way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:05:41 pm

Chances are it's not your body and instead it's a piece of metal that flies straight into someone's brain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 18, 2012, 06:11:59 pm

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 78+19-3= 94
Ashley Fey: 24+7-6 = 25

Harry Nakamuno: 43+3-6 = 40 (Locked behind Ashley's action)
Jordan Grey: 62+6-3 = 65

Immortal Sniper 1: 16+10-2 = 24
Immortal Sniper 2: 80+10-2 = 88 (Locked to Harry's Action)
Immortal Sniper 3: 74+10-2 = 72 (Locked to Jordan's Action)
Immortal Skirmisher 1: 6+7-4 = 9
Immortal Skirmisher 2: 72+7-4 = 75  (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)
Immortal Skirmisher 3: 100+7-4 = 103 (Double action) (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher) [Seriously, he rolled two hundreds in a row.]

Tarran Smith

Quote

Reload my rifle and speedloader. Then shoot down the hallway with my Chimera without looking.

   Harry certainly has a point about snipers, add that to the fact that Ash's group is lighting you like a beacon and you decide it prudent to duck the rest of the way behind the wall. [Dex 3+1] You slip another round into the Ichneumon and its speedloader, you're not going to use it again for a moment but you don't want it to come up empty when you do need it.   
   Grimacing at it in a way that more than suggests your desire for a bigger gun you pull the only weapon that you can fire from around the corner without exposing most of you to perforation.  The mismatched chimera doesn't seem terribly hurt by your dissatisfaction. [Improbable Aiming Skills 4: Penalties Negated] [Fire Control: 4+1] Sparks fly everywhere as the short barreled machine pistol spits out bullets with wild abandon, sending a surprising number of them down the corridor and into the kneeling Immortals. (Immortal 1 Armor -2, -2, -5, -2) (Immortal 2 armor -1, -3, -6) (Immortal 3 Armor -6, -1)

---

Jordan Grey

Jordan slips one of Harry's grenades out, tossing it softly to Ashley. "I hope you have a good arm, otherwise we'll be giving them a very pretty fireworks display," he mutters as he flattens himself back against the wall of the corridor.

(Immortal Sniper 3 Action Lost, No opportunity)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on March 13, 2012, 02:06:15 am

"Harry, I am going to take a chance with one of the grenades, After i do throw that lamp as hard as you can!, towards them, jordan just keep you're head down, harry dont look when you throw, they have snipers" Ash then throws an incendiary grenade down the hall without looking

   You take the grenade from Jordan and bounce it a couple times in your hand to get the feel of it. One good throw and you can turn this fight around, scatter them a bit and give your men a chance to close in for the kill. One bad throw and you're at square one, possibly less.
   The number of times you've gambled against Death and managed to pull a winning card is pretty high, and everyone has to pull a loser sometime.
[Str 4+1] But not today.
   You pop the detonator and throw the grenade blind, spinning your body into the wall just to impart a few extra feet of force to your throw. The little metal sphere flies away, bouncing a couple times off walls and floor in the unseen corridor. [Luck 4] The ball rolls to a slow stop approximately ten feet in front of the Immortals, a place where it receives a triple look of surprised disbelief before it detonates. [(No A, No C.) B Explosion force 4] [Immortal Sniper End 3+1, 1 (bonus negated), 2+1] 
   The explosion of light and sound from the HE grenade ragdolls two of the Immortals into the walls of the corridor, cracking metallic chitin and rupturing things that are best left intact. Only the immortal in the center of the hallway had the brains to throw himself flat on his back before the grenade went off, preventing part of the abuse endured by the other two.
(Immortal 1 Armor -44) (Immortal 2 Armor -66 HP -42) (Immortal 3 Armor -67 HP -7)

Immortal 1 has lost target, Immortal 1 is stunned. Immortal sniper 1's prepared action is interrupted.
Immortal 2 has lost target, Immortal 2 is stunned, Immortal 2's host-body connection is damaged. (Requires will roll to act each round) Immortal sniper 2's prepared action is interrupted.
Immortal 3 has lost target, Immortal 3 is stunned.

---

Harry Nakamuno

    Picking the lightstand up like a javelin in the fading light of the explosion, Harry powers on his samson implants and hurls the lamp down the corridor. [Str 3+1] Cybernetically enhanced muscles hurl the aerodynamically impaired lightstand on its first flying lesson, [Lamp integrity 6] sending it on an illuminating skid across the corridor. The pool of light created by the scuffed orb lamp just falls to the edge of the three momentarily disabled Immortals, affording the group a shadowy look at their oozing enemies.   

---

Immortal Skirmishers

   The three heavier immortals continue running from the fight, the sacrifice of the others is small and necessary, their burden is far more important than saving the temporary bodies of their fellows. They must take this one to see the Father, as it was decreed, so it shall be.
   [Dex 3, 3, 4] Their three man carry continues to make good time, jogging past the breach and continuing on a little ways. Not far now.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 10, 2012, 05:05:20 pm

Dominique considered the choices. Moving too far away on her own didn't sound like a good idea, but maybe the other ceiling hatch would lead to a room that she could get out of. Then she could find Tarran and Ash's crew and bring them back here to talk to Jake. Sounds good to me. Dom opened the hatch and poked her head up to look around; if clear, she would enter the room.

   You climb halfway up to the maintenance hatch leading to the unknown room, bracing your leg against the rungs below you and slamming your palm heavily into the edge of the hatch. You're going to need a way back the way you came, preferably one that doesn't involve glowing doors or climbing through an unstable and rather jagged iris- you've heard enough horror stories about those things when they're in proper working order.
    The hatch eventually succumbs, clicking together enough to allow you to slide it out of the way and climb up into the room. It looks for all the world like something out of a museum, both walls of the room are equipped with heavy shelves of ivory colored synth-wood and glass that hold dozens of objects and figurines. The door in the east of the room that should lead to the owner's bedroom is partially covered by one of the shelves, while the primary exit remains (at least technically) clear of obstruction.
    As you looks across the seemingly themeless array of objects, ranging from a set tiger sculptures scarcely the size of your pinky's last joint to an old military saber to an oddly twisted piece of what you can only guess to be metal, you really wish you had brought a light. Being able to see the shape of something was a far cry from being able to see how the light played off of it, and it's been years now since you went to see a display like this.

    Not that you would have picked to go see this kind of thing if you had known of all the other shit that you had to wade through, but hey, take it while you got it.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 14, 2012, 10:21:55 pm

Taric checked through the biosuit project files, as well as looking through the reports for any other weapons research.

   You pull the Biosuit division file, tapping your fingers slowly against the desk while the system pulls it up. If these things are going to make a career out of killing you then you need to know something about them, add that to the vision you pulled out of the dying suit's head and you REALLY need to know something about them. The search process stops after a moment, apparently finding more than one matching file. It pauses for a moment, blinks once, then asks: Do you wish to specify a Division?
  You have no idea. You suppose you could ask for all the files, but that could end up giving you all of their genetics research, or the pre-process planning notes, or something equally useless. You halt the search and set it aside for the moment, you can decide what to do with it in a moment, right now you have another idea.
   Waving up another search you key in Weapons Research, hoping to pull something useful on a general search. [Mechanical 3+2] The list it pulls is pitifully small compared to the Biosuit project list, bringing up only three results.

Project CAINE
Project Pandora
Project Hel

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 11, 2012, 12:22:22 am

James waited and thought for a moment. He didn't quite seem to be waking up. "In the event that that is technically impossible, we would I suppose take turns? Maybe until you possibly get your own body, and that could probably work with the psychic power these days, whenever one of us goes unconscious, the other would take over."

   You consider her offer. The only female that currently fits that description is Dom, who you're pretty sure would mind having crazy girl dumped in her head, and that is supposing you figured out how to dump a crazy mind girl anywhere. Other than Dominique the likelihood of finding a female who isn't using her body is pretty low generally speaking, but it seems even lower than normal in this place.
   That in mind you amend the terms a little, joint custody for your own body seems a pretty generous offer, but what choice do you have? You're caught between a rock and a hard place in this deal. [Diplomacy 4 Vs Will 3]
    She frowns, but then nods slowly. "Deal. But we've still got to find a way to take control from the black."
    "It has control?" you ask, surprised both by her acquiescence and the fact that something like the black (damnit, now she's got you using that name) could even take control.
    "I tried to take control," she said, "after I threw you. Couldn't do it. Your other did a lot to regulate it, without him... I don't know if we can leave," she finished with a shrug. Compared to her normal volatility her calm at killing the one person-thing-whatever that could have helped is rather galling.
    "Alright, how do we stop this thing, or at least beat it back?"
    She shrugs again. "Don't know."

    Great, you're stuck in your own head with a girl and a devouring monster that is probably the mental manifestation of a brain fungus. Freud would be proud.

---


Turn Recap
Taric is searching
James has made a deal
Tarran is shooting the bad guys, it must be a fluke.
Dominique is looking at art
Ash is blowing shit up

Jordan is duck and covering
Harry is throwing lights

The snipers are under heavy fire.
The skirmishers are retreating rapidly

Other Events
The Immortals can now be seen.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 1
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 50/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (91/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Stunned
Range: Long To All

Immortal Sniper 2
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 1/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (66/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Stunned, Damaged Host Connection
Range: Long To All

Immortal Sniper 3
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 43/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (71/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Stunned
Range: Long To All

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 177/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 82/100
Charge: 125/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Off for a round) , Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 5/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 69/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Maintenance shaft. Pep Talk (-1 against Tarran) (2)

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 39/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs, in hand)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Pep Talk (-1 against Dominique) (2)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 90/200)
Stamina: 41/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 42/50 (33/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 18, 2012, 06:21:14 pm

Open all weapons project files (CAINE, Pandora and Hel)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:21:54 pm

Holy crap, me and wolf got some great rolls this turn.

"Let's get them while they're down! It's now or never!"

Aim my Ichneumon at the Immortals. Pop the first one who regains it's senses.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2012, 06:34:18 pm

Dom searched for anything that might be a weapon before moving a shelf aside and searching the bedroom... keeping her Abassy out, just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 18, 2012, 06:47:30 pm

James attempted to think of where he last knew where the black was and remove its ability to do stuff- destroying it had not seemed to work.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 18, 2012, 09:25:15 pm

we must name james condition, what about: Quod facit non stupri sensu etiam ad Freud

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2012, 09:28:53 pm

Uh, what does that even translate to? >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 18, 2012, 09:29:48 pm

the thing that makes no fucking sense even to freud

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2012, 09:35:56 pm

lol. ^_^ That is a pretty good name for it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: piecewise on March 18, 2012, 09:58:54 pm

As I attempt, perhaps futilely, to grind through the 400 page behemoth that is this thread (10% done whooo) one thing I've noticed is that it seems to be pretty much the same people playing as those who began. Woe be upon those in the wait list.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 10:05:24 pm

Remember, though, two of us nearly bit it before, and right now I am not in a good shape, and James is slowly dying in his own mind, so we're certainly not invincible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 18, 2012, 10:06:56 pm

fun fact, a total of 1 person have died. or so i think?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: PyroDesu on March 19, 2012, 02:35:51 pm

Quote from: piecewise on March 18, 2012, 09:58:54 pm

As I attempt, perhaps futilely, to grind through the 400 page behemoth that is this thread (10% done whooo) one thing I've noticed is that it seems to be pretty much the same people playing as those who began. Woe be upon those in the wait list.

50 Posts/Page.

Trust me, it helps.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: wolfchild on March 20, 2012, 03:15:57 am

"They are for it now!" Ashley Signals Harry to be ready to Charge "Jordan, fire at them With Tarran" After both have fired, Ash and Harry will charge at the snipers, with their relative defensive implants active, Ashley will fire the Javelin implant on the way, and both will finish the charge with duellist implants

I am hoping that we can make it in one action

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2012, 12:30:46 am

Quote from: wolfchild on March 20, 2012, 03:15:57 am

"They are for it now!" Ashley Signals Harry to be ready to Charge "Jordan, fire at them With Tarran" After both have fired, Ash and Harry will charge at the snipers, with their relative defensive implants active, Ashley will fire the Javelin implant on the way, and both will finish the charge with duellist implants

I am hoping that we can make it in one action

You can lock your initiative to the lowest of your three rolls if you like.

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 18, 2012, 06:47:30 pm

James attempted to think of where he last knew where the black was and remove its ability to do stuff- destroying it had not seemed to work.

1. The last place you would have seen it would be the room that you just escaped from.
2. How the hell do you intend to do that?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: wolfchild on March 21, 2012, 07:28:43 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 21, 2012, 12:30:46 am

You can lock your initiative to the lowest of your three rolls if you like.

Sure, And after or at the same time as tarran too, i dont want him shooting me

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tiruin on March 21, 2012, 07:50:12 am

Um, Draignean, I hate to interrupt but am I in the waitlist?

Quote from: Tiruin on March 15, 2012, 06:05:42 am

Spoiler: Waitlist me (click to show/hide)

Name: Tyrin Laveros
Appearance: A man in his youth, about nineteen years of age. His skin is a dark tone, complementing his hair and eyes. He sports a thin physique and an angled face, his nose is broken. He wears a blue wristband.
Gender: Male
Profession: Dealer
Skills: Detect Lie(2) ; Diplomacy (2) ; Intuition (1)
Character Bio: Tyrin was born and raised knowing much about Society thanks to his family and friends, this society was organized, utilitarian and overall sound. It was a shame that it was led by much darker powers, as he discovered when 'accidentally' passing the "Employees only" line in one major corporation due to his intuition and curiosity. Luckily, being young, his excuses were valid and he was sent home with a red wristband, marking his misdemeanor. He painted it blue and decided to help out the victims of this 'Society', now knowing the truth that lay behind the mask.
Stats:
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 3 (4-1)
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6

Edit: Or...I can do with being a Villain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 21, 2012, 10:01:25 am

Quote from: Tiruin on March 21, 2012, 07:50:12 am

Um, Draignean, I hate to interrupt but am I in the waitlist?

Quote from: Tiruin on March 15, 2012, 06:05:42 am

Spoiler: Waitlist me (click to show/hide)

Name: Tyrin Laveros
Appearance: A man in his youth, about nineteen years of age. His skin is a dark tone, complementing his hair and eyes. He sports a thin physique and an angled face, his nose is broken. He wears a blue wristband.
Gender: Male
Profession: Dealer
Skills: Detect Lie(2) ; Diplomacy (2) ; Intuition (1)
Character Bio: Tyrin was born and raised knowing much about Society thanks to his family and friends, this society was organized, utilitarian and overall sound. It was a shame that it was led by much darker powers, as he discovered when 'accidentally' passing the "Employees only" line in one major corporation due to his intuition and curiosity. Luckily, being young, his excuses were valid and he was sent home with a red wristband, marking his misdemeanor. He painted it blue and decided to help out the victims of this 'Society', now knowing the truth that lay behind the mask.
Stats:
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 3 (4-1)
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6

Edit: Or...I can do with being a Villain.

*grumble grumble* Back in my day the waitlist consisted of the names of three people that I just had memorized, we didn't bother with crazy stuff like updating it...

Done.


(Seriously though, this whole accurate waitlist thing is a completely new deal to me.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tiruin on March 21, 2012, 10:09:50 am

(Sorry 'bout that. I did not know much about how these were done. And thank you kindly for that  :)))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2012, 03:20:33 pm

Well I may run the turn later today, sooner and more definitely if Powder clarifies his action. In the meantime I've been tackling a couple of quandaries that I was planning to work out in the update. Most notably the problems of armor in the current version (I swear, every time I upgrade the mechanics, armor changes somehow.) wherein the user will simply doff his armor for the next set with a higher current armor value.

Solution: The exact same thing I did with the guns. No more little armor, medium armor, big armor. Now featuring suits of named armor, just like the guns.

(You will be able to exchange your current armor for one that you would have come across prior to this when the update rolls around.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 22, 2012, 04:09:25 pm

... someone should seriously make some kind of book out of this, this thing is freaking Gold.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 05:25:19 pm

1. OK I'll do it there.
2. I never said it would succeed. It's just James getting desperate and trying to will it to be that way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2012, 05:46:54 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 05:25:19 pm

1. OK I'll do it there.
2. I never said it would succeed. It's just James getting desperate and trying to will it to be that way.

Okay... Getting back and willing it away again.

You might want to consider working a few things out in your head about the fungus, it might increase you efficacy later. In the way that not being dead makes you more efficient.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 07:00:52 pm

Not willing away, attempting to will away its ability to do stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2012, 07:42:13 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 07:00:52 pm

Not willing away, attempting to will away its ability to do stuff.

Same difference if you don't know what you're trying to accomplish.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 07:44:09 pm

Yeah OK whatever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Zako on March 22, 2012, 09:28:19 pm

Well think about it, your not a psychic until recently, and you have never been in these circumstances before. Logically, you probably won't know where to even start, despite it being your head.

Perhaps you should find someone who has more experience in this kind of thing?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2012, 09:51:55 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 22, 2012, 09:28:19 pm

Perhaps you should find someone who has more experience in this kind of thing?

Problem: He's kinda busy not getting his mind screwed over 100%.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 09:59:56 pm

I know I have no chance. I just don't care Although the Blight should help.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Zako on March 22, 2012, 10:04:41 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2012, 09:51:55 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 22, 2012, 09:28:19 pm

Perhaps you should find someone who has more experience in this kind of thing?

Problem: He's kinda busy not getting his mind screwed over 100%.

Hence why he needs help! And of course you have a chance, this is a RTD after all! You always have at least a chance. The trick to to put the dice in your favor by getting bonuses to whatever it is your doing. Maybe that other you might know how your mind works? She is after all a construct of your mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2012, 10:52:50 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 07:44:09 pm

Yeah OK whatever.

I sense irritation in the force...

Let me put it another way. Blight you can hurt, push out of the way, even shape by sheer willpower. It's one of the reason she doesn't get bonuses against your diplomacy checks despite the fact that she's got a decently high will, you WANT her to go along with what you're saying and therefore she is more likely to go along with it.

You=Blight, Blight=You. Thus anything that can affect you can and must effect blight in equal measure, because you are both products of the same mind. Your will is effective when it is focused on something that can be changed by sheer willpower, like your own mind. Even more so when aided by empathetics.

Sample 18 is a very real fungus which is in your very real head. Willing at it is not going to make any difference, because, let's face it, it is a fungus. It has no conception of willpower, all it knows is food and its own crude system of hijacking neurons.
So in short, the only thing your brain has the power to change on will alone are things that are part of itself. The fungus, not being a part of you, cannot be directly affected by a simple act of will.


Now, I'd hoped you (or someone helpful) would think of this sooner, but I'm going to give you a hint.

How was your fungus controlled in the first place, at the very beginning of your introduction?

To be entirely honest I've written the turns for everyone but Taric and you, and I'm mostly done with Taric's, but I'm going to give you a bit more time. Just in case inspiration were to strike.

(That and I feel like hell. I'm not entirely altruistic here.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2012, 10:56:54 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 22, 2012, 10:04:41 pm

Hence why he needs help!

How is he going to get out of his mind for starters, avoid getting blasted by the Immortals, and get help fast enough from Dom or Taric (because I doubt I could help) before the fungus or something else drives him crazy?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 10:59:16 pm

James changed the are of his mind extremely quickly. It had worked last time crap happened to his brain, so...

I don't KNOW ARGLEBLARGLE

wait
Hahaha I'm going to die

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 22, 2012, 11:06:58 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 10:59:16 pm

wait
Hahaha I'm going to die

I wonder if Ahra jumped out of his seat at seeing these words.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2012, 11:18:55 pm

*Sigh*

Fine. It has been a while, so I'll recap.

You were being tortured at the time by a technocracy acolyte subservient to Niska Shiren. Shit started to get crazy in uncontrolled ways only after the acolyte left, and the acolyte indicated that he'd been torturing James for quite some time.

Now, because I'm a nice guy I'm going to set up the rest of it.

The fungus supposedly had quite a bit of time left on the clock before it became a problem. Then Dom hit James with a massive Empathetics pulse, creating a third splinter in Jame's already partitioned mind.

After this happened James got punted down into his own skull, yadda, yadda, and has first encounter with the black tendrils. Said black tendrils have appeared when James tries to move between locations and when there has been usage of empathetics.  The tendrils grew wildly when subject to an unfocused empathetic attack, their growth caused massive and immediate pain to both James and Blight.


So.
1. Controlled Torture was administered by a technocracy psionic
2. The fungus's speed of infestation was greatly increased by an empathetic surge
3. The fungus is attracted to empathetics
4. The fungus reacts to having raw energy thrown at it like it was miracle grow.

So, questions you should think about.
What would this fungus be used for?
Why was there a psychic administering the torture?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: wolfchild on March 23, 2012, 12:20:22 am

Because Psychic powers control it obviously, and I think It's James's Girl self that knows what to do in that regard

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 02:00:33 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2012, 11:18:55 pm

What would this fungus be used for?

A random guess from me that will likely be wrong:

To kill James if he ever learned empathetics?

Another random guess that will likely be wrong:

To learn something from James by directly attacking the brain.

Yet another random guess that will likely be wrong:

To take over James' mind and turn him into a mindless fungus zombie. Braaaaiinnnsss...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2012, 03:25:44 am

I'm guessing a bio-weapon to be used on psychics that are against the technocracy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Zako on March 23, 2012, 08:51:57 am

I'm thinking psychic interorgation tool. Not sure how it would work, but you never know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 23, 2012, 08:55:16 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 22, 2012, 11:06:58 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2012, 10:59:16 pm

wait
Hahaha I'm going to die

I wonder if Ahra jumped out of his seat at seeing these words.

nope, test work or whatchamacallit on an car scrap/reserve parts maker ruined my nerves,and the orchester group, my cat can claw me in the night and all i say is "Knock it off"
Also, i doubt your death is imminent, call it a hunch, otherwise try to pass on the mental problems  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 09:14:31 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2012, 03:25:44 am

I'm guessing a bio-weapon to be used on psychics that are against the technocracy.

Quote from: wolfchild on March 23, 2012, 12:20:22 am

Because Psychic powers control it obviously, and I think It's James's Girl self that knows what to do in that regard

We have one winner and a three-quarters partial! Well done people, my faith in my ability to make a single point of interest clear after spending a couple posts working it out with you is slightly restored.  :-\  This is why I'm never going to be a writer. I can never tell what's clear and what isn't.

... Perhaps I should have given James a more linear introduction. The branches of opportunity seem only to serve as objects to hit your face on as you fall from the sub-plot tree.



 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Moose on March 23, 2012, 10:37:56 am

It really is clear to see if read all in one go. Which I just did, and it is awesome.
I'll just sidle over to the end of the waiting list with my character sheet here:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Peter Harber
Appearance: A man of entirely unremarkable stature, meaning average height, mass and build, black hair, blue eyes.
         He has prominent canine teeth which give his smile something of a predatory feel, a smile he uses altogether too often.
Gender: Male
Profession: "Sympathetic" Scanner
Skills : 2 Talking, 1 Lying, 2 Intuition
Character Bio: Peter never had a very good opinion of humanity in general and always assuming that the people he deals with intend nothing but their own greatest advantage worked wonders in building his ability to see right through people, which got him his job with the Technocracy. He does that well, but is not really the most loyal of the bunch because he is noticing for quite some time now that the scales are slowly tipping in favor of a rebellion against the Technocracy. Therefore Peter, always the opportunist, is currently working to ingratiate himself with the Unchained - they might not be better in the end, but the Technocracy would definitely not keep for much longer.
Stats,
Strength (Str):  1
Dexterity (Dex):  2
Endurance (End):  2
Charisma (Char):  2
Intelligence (Int):  10
Willpower: (Will):  8

and wait the year or so until that spot in the list will actually come up  :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 23, 2012, 05:02:24 pm

Because I'm not willing to metagame that much, Iiii'm screwed hahaha.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 05:08:15 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 23, 2012, 05:02:24 pm

Because I'm not willing to metagame that much, Iiii'm screwed hahaha.

You could have figured it out logically... But fine, we can let things spool from here.

Running the rest of the turn now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 23, 2012, 05:16:45 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 23, 2012, 05:02:24 pm

Because I'm not willing to metagame that much, Iiii'm screwed hahaha.

...

Spoiler: Come reaper, harvest his soul (click to show/hide)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gDM6ryHHeWY/Ty1byjyEyiI/AAAAAAAAIHs/bCDs_Zirg4Y/s1600/Angel+of+death.jpg)

3-4 months, are they paying off?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 06:10:18 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 64+19-3= 80
Ashley Fey: 14+7-6 = 15

Harry Nakamuno: 65+3-6 = 62 (Locked to Ashley)
Jordan Grey: 56+6-3 = 59 (Locket to Ashley)

Immortal Sniper 1: 79+10-2 = 87
Immortal Sniper 2: 100+10-2 = 108 (Double Action)
Immortal Sniper 3: 16+10-2 = 24
Immortal Skirmisher 1: 38+7-4 = 41 (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)
Immortal Skirmisher 2: 32+7-4 = 35 
Immortal Skirmisher 3: 35+7-4 = 38 (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)

Immortal Sniper 2

   With the red blood of its host mingling freely with the less colorful blood of its own crippled carapace, the immortal struggles to stand up again, impelled more by instinctual programming than any personal defiance of death. [Will 3-1] Its body twitches feebly as the connection to its dying host goes in and out of sync, smearing the odd mix of ichor and blood across the floor but achieving little else.

(Sniper 2 is no longer stunned)

---

Immortal Sniper 1

   Senses overwhelmed by the blast, the Immortal who saved himself by throwing himself flat clambers awkwardly upright, staggering slightly as it struggles to find a center. Balance flickering like a leaf in fall it manages to get its weapon up into firing position, but its disorientation is still far too great for it to isolate a target from the blurry hallway.

(Sniper 1 is no longer stunned)

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:21:54 pm

Aim my Ichneumon at the Immortals. Pop the first one who regains it's senses.

   With the grenade blast still ringing in your ears you step out from behind cover, leaning into the corner of the wall for stability and settling the Ichneumon comfortably into your shoulder. One shot, one kill. Your aim jumps to the one that jerks a little in its attempts to rise, but settles instead upon the Immortal that managed to regain its standing position.
   You breathe slowly and deeply, calming your heartbeat down to a more manageable level as you center the scope's crosshair on the Immortal's chest.

(You are now aimed in on immortal 1)

---

Immortal Skirmishers

   Pushing forwards the last few yards to their goal, [Dex 2+1, 5+1, 2] the group manages to awkwardly carry their burden the rest of the way to the elevator. With unhurried precision the lead skirmisher takes a small grey box from the organic compartment of his carapace, waiting only a moment before depressing the single button on the jury rigged transmitter.

[Lockdown override 3]
(Three rounds before the elevator doors open)

---

Immortal Sniper 3

The last immortal to rise does so with uneasy speed. It had more time to let its balance acclimate to the blast, but is by no means well recovered. Unfocused senses sweep the area, not quite comprehending the reason for the light being so much closer than it was. The host is bruised but functional, though that might not last for much longer if it can't stabilize its vision.

(Sniper 3 is no longer stunned)

---

Ashley Fey, Harry Nakamuno, Jordan Grey

Quote from: wolfchild on March 20, 2012, 03:15:57 am

"They are for it now!" Ashley Signals Harry to be ready to Charge "Jordan, fire at them With Tarran" After both have fired, Ash and Harry will charge at the snipers, with their relative defensive implants active, Ashley will fire the Javelin implant on the way, and both will finish the charge with duellist implants

    As you silently power on your own Stormcrow implants, you tell Harry to do the same, then order Jordan to sync his fire with Tarran. You're going to have to trust both of them to not shoot you or Harry in the back once you're charging, no time to waste on letting them fire. Taking a single lungful of air to start yourself off you nod to Harry, waiting long enough for him to indicate his readiness with a similar nod before you charge.
   [Ashley Dex 4] You get a good run off to start, letting yourself stretch out and get a good rhythm up before you extend your arm and fire your javelin implants. [Quickshot 3+1-1] The thin beams struggle to find a focal point while you're running, but you manage to pulse a searing mark into [1-3, 2] the still prone Immortal's chest. (Immortal Sniper 2 Armor -13, Hp -2)  The immortal jerks violently as the flash boiled carapace pops and cracks, dealing the final blow in severing its connection to the already critical host.
  [Harry Dex 3-1] Harry's run is slowed both by virtue of his bulk and by the weight of his body armor. He falls rapidly behind as you charge, gaining momentum as he goes, but still advancing slowly.

Immortal Sniper 2 has been killed.
(Harry is roughly 1/3 of the way to the immortals, medium range)
(Ashley is roughly 2/3 of the way to the immortals, short range)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 18, 2012, 06:34:18 pm

Dom searched for anything that might be a weapon before moving a shelf aside and searching the bedroom... keeping her Abassy out, just in case.

   You move slowly across the room, checking each case carefully for anything useful. [Observation 2] Some of the objects are quite intricate, made of differing layers of materials that are partially permeable to your sight, though you're sure that the objects themselves were not explicitly designed to appear so. You find yourself reminiscing about happier times as you survey the private collection.
   It's been a long time since happier times.
   After a few moments lost in revery you shake yourself out of it, you're not here to admire art, and none of this stuff is useful to you. Shaking your head at your own bout of absentmindedness you turn your focus to the bedroom door, attempting first to move the display case that partially blocks it out of they way.
   To your surprise the case appears to be bolted to the wall. Probably not a case of someone making a lost ditch effort to fortify their room, more likely the shelves didn't exactly fit and they just didn't care to have them cut down to size. You can't tell whether you find the effect sloppy or defiant.
    Slipping sideways you slide the door away and enter the bedroom, finding it a sharp counterpoint to the order of the museum-like room. Clothes are strewn idly about, sheets and sheets of some kind of report are taped onto one wall, while the bed itself (usually the main point of a bedroom) is rather rakishly askew, hinting that the owner had decided that he needed more floorspace for... something.
    In short, the room is a mess.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 18, 2012, 06:21:14 pm

Open all weapons project files (CAINE, Pandora and Hel)

   You pull all three weapon project files simultaneously, paneling them around you and pushing your already pulled screens out of the way. It's interesting, not detailed on the surface, but certainly interesting.

Spoiler: Project File CAINE (click to show/hide)

Name: C.A.I.N.E (Carapace Armored Independent Neural-linked Exosuit)
Division: Weapons Research
Sub-Division: Armored Support
Location: Growth lab Xi, Testing field Storage 74D.
Project Purpose Overview: Determine viability of biological heavy support weapon. If prototype deemed viable, test against conventional powered armor and infantry.

Project Testing Lead: Damian Reinhardt
Project Sub: Natasha Ali
Project Team leaders: George Blanche, Sarah Riah, Kavi Elia
Project Junior Team leader: Annapole Whately
Project Testing Lead: LTC. Joshua Adams
Testing Pilots: Bertha Steinman (A.B.L.E), Dannielle LeChance (C.A.I.N.E)
Testing Squad Leaders: Mark Friday, Holly Lewit, Thomas Ryan

Project Objectives,
Grow Prototype Heavy Suit: Complete -Linked Notes-
Basic viability test: Complete -Linked Notes-
Holographic Attack Sim test: Complete -Linked Notes-
Dry Run Infantry Testing: Complete -Linked Notes-
Live Fire Infantry Test: Complete -Linked Notes-
Examination and repair stage: Complete -Linked Notes-
Dry Run Powered Armor Testing: Complete -Linked Notes-
Live Fire Powered Armor Testing: Pending Overdue
Examination of remains/Repair stage: Pending Overdue
Final results: Pending Overdue

Overall Project Viability Grade: Outlook Positive
Test Data
Complete Project Personnel List
CAINE Physical Specifications

Spoiler: Project File Hel (click to show/hide)

Name: Hel
Division: Weapons Research
Sub-Division: Biological Augmentation
Location: Growth Hotlab 2, Lab Storage 14-26SH.
Project Purpose Overview: Test use of self replicating Host-Body dependent ORS bacterium. Determine viability using volunteer subjects and para-military consultation.

Project Lead: Mary Lewis
Project Sub: Kevin Jakobi
Project Team leaders: Tory Finnigan, Cale Matti, Samantha Rhole
Project Junior Team leader: Simon Talia
Para-Military Consult: Arbiter Garett Winston
Volunteer Subjects: Fen Rook, Moabar Jaga, Henry Clay, Jhaneen Kio, Bartleby Angel, Danesha Hawkin, Matthew Allen, Gavin Johanson.

Project Objectives,
Mutate separate self-replicating symbiotic strain of ORS: Complete -Linked Notes-
Lab based Growth and Viability test: Complete -Linked Notes-
Animal Trials: Complete -Linked Notes-
Volunteer Testing: CANCELED DUE TO STRAIN VOLATILITY -Linked Notes-
Strain Modification: Complete -Linked Notes-
Second round Animal Testing: Complete -Linked Notes-
Second round Volunteer Testing: Complete -Linked Notes-
Tertiary Strain Modification: Complete -Linked Notes-
Tertiary Animal Testing: Pending Overdue
Tertiary Volunteer Testing: Pending Overdue
Preliminary results: Pending

Overall Project Viability Grade: Outlook Negative
Complete Project Personnel List
Test Data
Consultant Notes

Spoiler: Project File Pandora (click to show/hide)

Name: Pandora
Division: Weapons Research
Sub-Division: Viral Countermeasure
Location: Growth Hotlab 1, Testing field Storage 1-13SH.
Project Purpose Overview: Develop countermeasure to possible hostile deployment of biosuits. Test in both lab and field.

Project Testing Lead: Mary Lewis
Project Sub: Samantha Rhole
Project Team leaders: Martigen Gale, Jeremiah Bufos, Martin McFir
Project Junior Team leader: Liam Garr
Project Testing Lead: Platoon Sergeant Murdock O'Hara 
Testing Squad Leaders: Gable Moore, Sandra Friday, Ambrose Opek

Project Objectives,
Exrapolate Common Markers From Clone Mother Research: Complete -Linked Notes-
Attempt Synthesis of Targeted Retrovirus: Complete -Linked Notes-
Laboratory Testing: Complete -Linked Notes-
Empty Suit Testing: Complete -Linked Notes-
Piloted Suit Testing: Complete -Linked Notes-
Live Fire trial Run: Complete -Linked Notes-
Viral Redesign: HELD -Linked Notes-
Secondary Laboratory Testing: HELD
Secondary Empty Suit Testing: HELD
Secondary Piloted suit Testing: HELD
Secondary Live Fire Trial Run: HELD
Preliminary results: HELD

Overall Project Viability Grade: Project on Hold. Internal Debate.
Test Data
Complete Project Personnel List

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner

James changed the are of his mind extremely quickly. It had worked last time crap happened to his brain, so...

   Largely at a loss for actions you root back to the last thing that helped when you were trapped in your mind and couldn't get out. Not exactly the same situation, but all you can do is play the cards you've got. You only wish it didn't feel like someone had stolen half your deck.
  You attempt to shift the area around you, it doesn't matter to what, you just will it to change. [Will 1 (Bonus negated)] You feel slightly sick, but nothing else happens. Blurry grey people shapes move through the shaft, and one face sharpens momentarily as it grunts at you in a way that could either be a threat or a greeting before it blurs back out and walks on by. Seeing as you've never been here -Hell, you've never really been in a maintenance section except for the occasional shortcut- you would guess this is one of Dom's memories, Which makes this whole situation even peachier. You're in a part of your mind that you know nothing about, and it doesn't want you to leave.

   "Soo..." Your ally of the moment asks, "are you trying to do something or are you trying to take a crap, because I really can't tell right now."
   You breathe deeply and mutter a mostly mental (Though what here isn't?) prayer before answering. "I," you say between clenched teeth, "am trying to do something to help us. Why, what are you doing?"
   "Not kicking your ass," she says with a shrug. "I'd say that's helping, [Blight int 3] but what you're doing doesn't look like what the other one was doing."

---

Turn Recap
Taric is Finding
James is being snarked at.
Tarran is aiming
Dominique is in the bedroom
Ash is lasering shit up

Jordan is Aiming
Harry is Charging

The snipers are Taking losses
The skirmishers are Waiting For an Elevator

Other Events
Lockdown Override for elevator in 3 turns.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 1
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 50/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (91/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Fine
Range: Short Ashley, Mid to Harry, Long to Others

Immortal Sniper 2 -HOST KILLED-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (54/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range: Long To All

Immortal Sniper 3
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 43/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (71/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Fine
Range:  Short Ashley, Mid to Harry, Long to Others

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 177/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 81/100
Charge: 110/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants (Off for a round) , Duelist Implants

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 5/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 78/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]   
Status: Personal Rooms.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 41/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 90/200)
Stamina: 44/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 42/50 (38/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

 
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2012, 06:18:27 pm

"Dom! I think there's some files you'll want to see. Would help us against those Immortals. I'm going to keep delving through here for more information." Taric marked down the lab locations and designations, then surfaces to get at the facility's inventory lists.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 06:27:16 pm

*Cough* Just an aside of things that your character would know how to do, that broken pad you're carrying around would be more than capable of holding a couple quick jots. (Plus you don't have anything, other than blood and medical guaze, to write on)

Also, your action, You're trying to find the inventory lists for the facility right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 23, 2012, 06:29:47 pm

Well, it could just be metally storing the locations away. And yeah, looking for the inventory lists of the facility. Can't find that power armour if I don't know if they have an intact suit :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 23, 2012, 06:37:00 pm

James paused. "Wait, what was he doing?" he asked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2012, 06:37:37 pm

(I'm going to play it like Dom doesn't hear Taric because I looked at those lists and I don't understand how they could be helpful, and since Dom's supposed to be not overly bright if I don't understand it she sure as hell won't and there's no need to waste my turn going over there to confirm that. XP)

Dom searches the room for anything that could be of use, then takes down all the sheets of the report and brings them to Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 07:15:11 pm

What the heck, why didn't I shoot this turn? I did say "Pop the first one who regains it's senses." :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 07:17:09 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 07:15:11 pm

What the heck, why didn't I shoot this turn? I did say "Pop the first one who regains it's senses." :-\

You also said aim in the bold action part of your text, the two are mutually exclusive. I picked the action that made the most sense.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 07:19:46 pm

By "aim" I meant "point the gun in their direction", not "breath slowly and aim at a guy". I thought it wouldn't count as an action, just a "keep gun pointed in their direction".

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 07:29:22 pm

Then put it in the flavor text that your action had, not in the bold. I will naturally assume you want to point your weapon in the vague direction of your target if you're trying to shoot them, whether you want to make an aimed shot or an off-the-hip one is the difficulty. Your action said aim, you were carrying a scoped Anti-material rifle, you aimed.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 07:38:11 pm

You really should use a different word for aiming. As it stands, if someone goes "Aim at X and fire" they will obviously expect to fire in the turn and will not count aim as an action. Just like my action.

Also, I did not define a target, except in the 'pop the first one that gets up'. Meaning, even if you picked the one that made 'the most sense' you would have no single target.

Whatever.

Shoot my gun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 07:43:55 pm

Quote

Also, I did not define a target, except in the 'pop the first one that gets up'. Meaning, even if you picked the one that made 'the most sense' you would have no single target.

You defined your target as the first one to get up, you are aimed in on that target. I cannot read your mind through the computer screen.

Quote

You really should use a different word for aiming. As it stands, if someone goes "Aim at X and fire" they will obviously expect to fire in the turn and will not count aim as an action. Just like my action.

For Four-hundred and fifty pages this has managed to go without confusion. Perhaps you should be more careful when writing your actions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2012, 07:55:18 pm

I'm with Draignean here; we've always used 'aim' to mean 'aim' and 'shoot at' to mean 'quickfire.'

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 07:56:06 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 07:43:55 pm

Quote

Also, I did not define a target, except in the 'pop the first one that gets up'. Meaning, even if you picked the one that made 'the most sense' you would have no single target.

You defined your target as the first one to get up, you are aimed in on that target. I cannot read your mind through the computer screen.

I think you misunderstood me. Let me rephrase.

You said:

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 07:17:09 pm

I picked the action that made the most sense.

My action said:

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:21:54 pm

Aim my Ichneumon at the Immortals. Pop the first one who regains it's senses.

So, if you only took one action, you would only take this half:

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:21:54 pm

Aim my Ichneumon at the Immortals.

Thus, you would have no singular target.

But you acted as if you had included part of this half:

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:21:54 pm

Pop the first one who regains it's senses.

Since you said I aimed at the first one that got up.

So in reality, you took more than one action.

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 07:43:55 pm

For Four-hundred and fifty pages this has managed to go without confusion. Perhaps you should be more careful when writing your actions.

Well, I didn't expect a common word used in a vague manner to be interpreted the specific way you interpreted it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 08:07:58 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 07:56:06 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 07:43:55 pm

Quote

Also, I did not define a target, except in the 'pop the first one that gets up'. Meaning, even if you picked the one that made 'the most sense' you would have no single target.

You defined your target as the first one to get up, you are aimed in on that target. I cannot read your mind through the computer screen.

I think you misunderstood me. Let me rephrase.

You said:

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 07:17:09 pm

I picked the action that made the most sense.

My action said:

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:21:54 pm

Aim my Ichneumon at the Immortals. Pop the first one who regains it's senses.

So, if you only took one action, you would only take this half:

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:21:54 pm

Aim my Ichneumon at the Immortals.

Thus, you would have no singular target.

But you acted as if you had included part of this half:

Quote from: Tarran on March 18, 2012, 06:21:54 pm

Pop the first one who regains it's senses.

Since you said I aimed at the first one that got up.

So in reality, you took more than one action.

Yes. I am the GM. It is my duty to take whatever you write and turn it into some kind of action, that means interpreting. The action is your turn, no matter how many sentences you write.

I read your action, try to understand what you were thinking at the time, and write the action. I took as much as I could from your post, that is my job.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 08:11:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 08:07:58 pm

The action is your turn, no matter how many sentences you write.

Then how could my turn have two actions, like you said?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 08:18:35 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 08:11:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2012, 08:07:58 pm

The action is your turn, no matter how many sentences you write.

Then how could my turn have two actions, like you said?

Your turn does not have two actions, your post has two actions.

Action 1. Fire

Action 2. Aim

These actions cannot take place at the same time. Thus I must find a way to take as much of the post as possible without obviating your options.

If you fire you will be able to aim next round, and will not be able to take an aimed shot until the turn after next.
If you aim then you will be able to fire the next turn.

And so if I pick fire I would be screwing you over more (if you wanted to aim) than if you had wanted to fire and I had you aim.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: wolfchild on March 24, 2012, 01:33:30 am

"Bleed Mindless Servants!"

Show an Immortal my stabs, Harry does the same

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Zako on March 24, 2012, 11:24:26 am

What about Jordan? He's got a good range weapon, so maybe you should move him up to start firing on the dudes at the elevator?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 24, 2012, 11:28:06 am

Quote from: Zako on March 24, 2012, 11:24:26 am

What about Jordan? He's got a good range weapon, so maybe you should move him up to start firing on the dudes at the elevator?

Jordan is linked to Tarran right now, moving him would waste his action. Also, the guys by the elevator are about twice the distance away that the snipers are, well out of the range of the thrown lamplight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Zako on March 24, 2012, 10:34:53 pm

Ok, so he can't see him or move without interrupting tarran who is using an ANTI-TANK WEAPON at close quarters.

...

Something about that sentance just nags at me, but the rest of my mind just slaps it across the face and tells it to shut up, and then it goes to cry quietly in the corner. So, eh, whatever.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2012, 11:18:56 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 24, 2012, 10:34:53 pm

Ok, so he can't see him or move without interrupting tarran who is using an ANTI-TANK WEAPON at close quarters.

Uh, no. Wrong. I'm using it at long range.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 24, 2012, 11:20:59 pm

I'd prefer that arguement be buried again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 24, 2012, 11:25:19 pm

Which one?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Zako on March 24, 2012, 11:42:17 pm

Close quarters for what it is. Your effectively firing a tank cannon down a hallway underground.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 25, 2012, 12:38:23 am

Quote from: Tarran on March 24, 2012, 11:25:19 pm

Which one?

The argument over range breaks. Right now the system is gamey, but there is a hole can of worms to be opened should I start mucking around with things.

I may have to, but right now range works on the basis of "because the GM said so." I probably should have used yards or meters as my increment, but it's serviceable right now. I may grab a rifle later and actually mark out distances for what I think the ranges are.

Hell, range increments may become a part of a weapons specs, or tied to the type of weapon.

Quote from: Zako on March 24, 2012, 11:42:17 pm

Close quarters for what it is. Your effectively firing a tank cannon down a hallway underground.

Same principle, way smaller.
Besides, that's part of Sci-Fi. Using absurdly powerful weapons for no better reason than because you have them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 10:48:26 am

Double Post, but it's my own thread. I'm allowed to do crazy shit like that.

I finally updated Tarran's perks to show the one he got in May 2011, Moose has been added to the waitlist, and I'm thinking of continuing this radical streak by updating in the AM.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 12:56:29 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 10:48:26 am

Double Post, but it's my own thread. I'm allowed to do crazy shit like that.

As far as I'm concerned, in an RTD thread, if you're the GM you're allowed to post as much as you like, just as long as the posts are reasonably spaced and have at least minimal content.

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 10:48:26 am

I finally updated Tarran's perks to show the one he got in May 2011, Moose has been added to the waitlist, and I'm thinking of continuing this radical streak by updating in the AM.

And the heavens cheered.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 01:18:34 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 77+19-3= 93
Ashley Fey: 83+7-6 = 86

Harry Nakamuno: 75+3-6 = 72
Jordan Grey: 11+6-3 = 14

Immortal Sniper 1: 48+10-2 = 56
Immortal Sniper 3: 12+10-2 = 20
Immortal Skirmisher 1: 85+7-4 = 88 (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)
Immortal Skirmisher 2: 6+7-4 = 9
Immortal Skirmisher 3: 94+7-4 = 97 (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on March 23, 2012, 07:38:11 pm

Shoot my gun.

   You exhale one last breath as you center the scope dead on the Immortal's chest, and squeeze the trigger. [Improbable Aiming Skills 2: No effect] [Marksman 4+1+1] The sabot strips away perfectly, the slender round flying over Ashley's shoulder closely enough to ruffle her hair before lancing into -and through- the Immortal. (Immortal armor -5 Immortal Hp -57)
   The force of the sabot tears an entry wound that you'd have trouble wiggling two fingers into, and an exit wound that you could use as a macabre candy bowl. The immortal staggers backwards feebly, stumbling out of the light as its limbs relax beyond all usefulness. [Dex 2+2+1] You don't even break your eye from the scope as you slide the next round into the rifle.

(Immortal 1 has been killed)

---

Ashley Fey & Harry Nakamuno

Quote from: wolfchild on March 24, 2012, 01:33:30 am

"Bleed Mindless Servants!"

Show an Immortal my stabs, Harry does the same

   [Dex 3] Unsheathing your duelist implants to their fullest extension you finish your charge with a leap, adding as much force as you can to your first pair of stabs. [Melee 5, 4 Vs Dodge 5+1] The surviving immortal anticipates your attack and, despite the serious injuries inflicted by your grenade, rolls aside with alacrity.
   [Harry Dex 5-1] Harry continues his slower charge, building up momentum like a cargo rail. He's maybe a dozen feet away from you now, close enough that you can trust him to collide with the Immortal in the next few seconds.

---

Immortal Sniper 3

   Forced into close combat with Ashley, the Immortal chooses to not abandoned its heavy railgun. It might not be as effective it close range, but a strictly melee fight against the aggressor's blades was even less feasible. [Quickshot 3+1-2]
   Slewing the long barrel over wildly the Immortal fires just as Ashley throws herself sideways, sending a heavy slug and a burst of plasmatized air scorching into the opposite wall of the corridor.

---

Jordan Grey

   His rifle finally finished calibrating the distance to the remaining Immortal, Jordan took careful aim. Ashley had decided to opt for the paleolithic option of stab-it-until-it-stops-moving and Harry was charging his way up to go caveman Ook on it as well. Together they were doing a marvelous job of frustrating Jordan's shot.
   [Marksman 5+1] Opportunity presented itself when the Immortal attempted to shoot Ashley, forcing her to dive out of the way and clear Jordan's shot picture. The pulse of light from the rifle lasted only a second, striking the remaining Immortal low in the stomach with the soft whumph and hiss of boiling chitin and expanding air. (Immortal armor -14, Hp -15)

---

Immortal Skirmishers

    The skirmishers continued to wait passively, there was nothing they could do now to hurry things along. Their cargo squirmed in its sleep, and the air squirmed with it, but the skirmishers did not care. A thought drifted idly up from the depths of one of the subjugate minds, a fragment of a poem, a forgotten remnant of a life it had long left behind.
   Still, it fit now with an odd precision to the Immortal's task.

Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die. 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 23, 2012, 06:37:37 pm

Dom searches the room for anything that could be of use, then takes down all the sheets of the report and brings them to Taric.

 [observation 5, 3 Intuition 4, 5 Luck 2 19/30. Above Average result] You poke through the disheveled room as best you can, searching though the mess for any objects that might be of value. The room is an oddly comfortable affair, looking far more lived in that most of the other ones you've seen, and the objects it contains seem far to reflect its owners more earthly tastes.
   From the the tangle of bedding you're able to find an unopened bottle of wine, the clothing on the floor yields nothing useful but pocket lint and gum wrappers, and in the (largely unused) dresser you find a pack of three one shot hypo's taped to the top of one of the drawers. The hypos contain a murky gold liquid, holding flecks of something vaguely greenish in suspension.
   It doesn't take a genius to know that it's a drug, [intuition 1] but your, albeit limited, knowledge of low-class street stimulants tells you nothing about what this might be.
   The last thing you do is to gather the papers off the wall, your vision isn't capable of seeing the words on them, but you can make out the technocracy stamp on each corner of the pseudo-paper. Without light they're useless, and even if you had light you're not sure that you'd be the one to puzzle out Technocrat mysteries.

   Papers and assorted sundries in hand you squeeze your way back past the intrusive display case, and drop back down into the maintenance shaft. The similarities between your old job of climbing in and out of maintenance shafts and beating machines into submission is oddly similar to your new job of climbing in and out of maintenance shafts and beating people into submission. The sad thing is your old job had better pay, though they didn't let you carry guns.
   You climb back up into the room with Taric and Jake, wincing again as your eyes adjust back to the glow of the holographic display. Taric is still wrapped up in his work, though he seems somewhat less dead to the world than he did last time. Jake is standing behind him, reading over his shoulder or staring off into the translucent blue screens. It's difficult to tell which.

(You can chose to take both the wine and the drugs, either, or neither. They will be automatically added to your inventory after you choose.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on March 23, 2012, 06:18:27 pm

Taric marked down the lab locations and designations, then surfaces to get at the facility's inventory lists.

   You stare at the reports intently, making a conscious effort to fix the lab information indelibly in your mind. [Int 6+1] You don't know where these locations are in relation to the rest of the facility, but if you see these designations again you'll remember what they went to.
   After you're sure you've got the designations committed to memory you start searching for the facility's inventory lists. [Mechanical 2+1] Searching for the total inventory lists is a pain in the neck, the system keeps punting you about to sectional inventories instead of the mass inventory you're looking for. After a minute and a couple sparks of frustration you find it, but are further stymied by the system insisting that it doesn't have an up to date copy. It requests that you re-connect this terminal to the network before accessing inventory listings.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 23, 2012, 06:37:00 pm

James paused. "Wait, what was he doing?" he asked.

    She frowns, looking at you as if you had just asked a profoundly stupid question. "You don't know?"
    "That would be why I asked," you say with some chagrin.
    [Blight int 3+1] "He was changing the way your brain talked to itself, making it slower in places." Blight cocks her head to one side, seemingly genuinely curious now. "Why don't you remember what he was doing?"
    You look at her in consternation. "Because I wasn't doing it. I don't remember it because I have no idea what he was doing," You say with all the patience you can muster.
    "But then how could he have done it?"
    "Because he," you start to say, then stop. Dom-You-Crazy raised an interesting question, if you had no clue how to do this, then how had you-that-was-not-you done it?
     Blight thinks for a minute, tossing the knife in the air and catching it idly. "And why can't you remember what he did?"

   You shut Her questions out for now, you need to think. Other you was altering you brain, and he had known how to do it without killing you. Unless you'd taken a learning annex course in brain chemistry that you don't know about, you can't say that you could do the same. Of course, you've already done the same, and you weren't even you at the time.
   You press your palms into your eyes, wishing that for once in your life someone would throw you an easy situation instead of this... stuff.

---

Turn Recap
Taric is Finding
James is talking and being confused
Tarran is blowing people away
Dominique wandering back and forth
Ash is attempting to stab people and not get shot

Jordan is lasering shit up
Harry is Charging

The snipers are Taking losses
The skirmishers are Waiting For an Elevator

Other Events
Lockdown Override for elevator in 2 turns.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 1 -HOST KILLED-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (85/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range: Short Ashley, Harry, Long to Others

Immortal Sniper 2 -HOST KILLED-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (54/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:  Short Ashley, Harry, Long to Others

Immortal Sniper 3
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 28/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (57/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Fine
Range:   Short Ashley, Harry, Long to Others

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 177/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 83/100
Charge: 110/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 4/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Unsorted stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Unknown) 
Status: Personal Rooms.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 43/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 90/200)
Stamina: 47/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (38/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 31, 2012, 01:26:03 pm

(I'll take both. ^^^)

"Hey, Taric. Got some presents for you," Dom announced as she entered the room again. "Some sort of document and some drugs, although I ain't giving you the drugs yet." She grinned. "I'll just hold onto them until you can get to a lab or somethin' and figure out what it is. Maybe you could look it up on that terminal, though. It's some kind of yellow and green liquid muck." She held out the sheaf of papers, waiting for him to take it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 01:43:01 pm

Believing that the area ahead was secured, Tarran moved from his corner position, gesturing to Jordan to follow.

Jog towards Ashley and Harry. Gesture for Jordan to come.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 31, 2012, 01:26:03 pm

(I'll take both. ^^^)

"Hey, Taric. Got some presents for you," Dom announced as she entered the room again. "Some sort of document and some drugs, although I ain't giving you the drugs yet." She grinned. "I'll just hold onto them until you can get to a lab or somethin' and figure out what it is. Maybe you could look it up on that terminal, though. It's some kind of yellow and green liquid muck." She held out the sheaf of papers, waiting for him to take it.

Oh god. OH GOD. The mental image of Taric with drugs. Oh god.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 31, 2012, 02:49:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 01:43:01 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 31, 2012, 01:26:03 pm

(I'll take both. ^^^)

"Hey, Taric. Got some presents for you," Dom announced as she entered the room again. "Some sort of document and some drugs, although I ain't giving you the drugs yet." She grinned. "I'll just hold onto them until you can get to a lab or somethin' and figure out what it is. Maybe you could look it up on that terminal, though. It's some kind of yellow and green liquid muck." She held out the sheaf of papers, waiting for him to take it.

Oh god. OH GOD. The mental image of Taric with drugs. Oh god.

Come on, if he's doped up he can't hit on anything :P

My action will be a up a little bit later.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 02:53:46 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 31, 2012, 02:49:00 pm

Come on, if he's doped up he can't hit on anything :P

I said with, not on.

*Hint hint*?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 31, 2012, 02:57:52 pm

Quote from: Taricus on March 31, 2012, 02:49:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 01:43:01 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 31, 2012, 01:26:03 pm

(I'll take both. ^^^)

"Hey, Taric. Got some presents for you," Dom announced as she entered the room again. "Some sort of document and some drugs, although I ain't giving you the drugs yet." She grinned. "I'll just hold onto them until you can get to a lab or somethin' and figure out what it is. Maybe you could look it up on that terminal, though. It's some kind of yellow and green liquid muck." She held out the sheaf of papers, waiting for him to take it.

Oh god. OH GOD. The mental image of Taric with drugs. Oh god.

Come on, if he's doped up he can't hit on anything :P

My action will be a up a little bit later.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://www.fybertech.com/4get/12128168529862.jpg)

We dont know if its space viagra or mutagen or depraved stuff, or "Kills severe cases of Quod facit non stupri sensu etiam ad Freud" medicine

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 03:11:09 pm

The image doesn't work. It says to host it on your own server.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 03:16:58 pm

Quote

We dont know if its space viagra or mutagen or depraved stuff, or "Kills severe cases of Quod facit non stupri sensu etiam ad Freud" medicine

Probably not the last, and your image is spiked.

Quote from: Taricus on March 31, 2012, 02:49:00 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 01:43:01 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 31, 2012, 01:26:03 pm

(I'll take both. ^^^)

"Hey, Taric. Got some presents for you," Dom announced as she entered the room again. "Some sort of document and some drugs, although I ain't giving you the drugs yet." She grinned. "I'll just hold onto them until you can get to a lab or somethin' and figure out what it is. Maybe you could look it up on that terminal, though. It's some kind of yellow and green liquid muck." She held out the sheaf of papers, waiting for him to take it.

Oh god. OH GOD. The mental image of Taric with drugs. Oh god.

Come on, if he's doped up he can't hit on anything :P

You have never been near high people, they hit on everything. Married women, old women, men who kinda look like women, pillars with women shaped graffiti, ashtrays beside women. Though it probably depends on your drug.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on March 31, 2012, 03:17:51 pm

Oh, so no noticable effect then? Sounds alright :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on March 31, 2012, 03:19:56 pm

should be fixed, and MY GOD DRAIGNEAN keep it away from him, im gonna go scrub my brain now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 03:22:10 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 03:16:58 pm

Quote

We dont know if its space viagra or mutagen or depraved stuff, or "Kills severe cases of Quod facit non stupri sensu etiam ad Freud" medicine

Probably not the last, and your image is spiked.

So... it might be mutagen?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 03:26:43 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 03:22:10 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 03:16:58 pm

Quote

We dont know if its space viagra or mutagen or depraved stuff, or "Kills severe cases of Quod facit non stupri sensu etiam ad Freud" medicine

Probably not the last, and your image is spiked.

So... it might be mutagen?

I'm not going to say it isn't.

Quote

Oh, so no noticable effect then? Sounds alright :P

I didn't say that is what this drug did, just giving my impressions of the less-than chemically sober.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 03:34:37 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 03:26:43 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 03:22:10 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 03:16:58 pm

Quote

We dont know if its space viagra or mutagen or depraved stuff, or "Kills severe cases of Quod facit non stupri sensu etiam ad Freud" medicine

Probably not the last, and your image is spiked.

So... it might be mutagen?

I'm not going to say it isn't.

Taric should totally drink it because he seems the mad scientist type.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: PyroDesu on March 31, 2012, 07:42:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 03:34:37 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 03:26:43 pm

Quote from: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 03:22:10 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 31, 2012, 03:16:58 pm

Quote

We dont know if its space viagra or mutagen or depraved stuff, or "Kills severe cases of Quod facit non stupri sensu etiam ad Freud" medicine

Probably not the last, and your image is spiked.

So... it might be mutagen?

I'm not going to say it isn't.

Taric should totally drink it because he seems the mad scientist type.

He should put it in the wine, then drink the spiked wine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: wolfchild on April 01, 2012, 04:28:05 am

That's not Tarric style mad science though, he would use it on someone else and observe the results

Whole Team: Keep killing

As a player I so want to go straight past the snipers to stop the skirmishers, but Ash does not know that it is that urgent

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2012, 04:36:59 am

Quote from: wolfchild on April 01, 2012, 04:28:05 am

That's not Tarric style mad science though, he would use it on someone else and observe the results

Details, details.

Either way, eventually the mad scientist's experiments will come around and kick him in the ass. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Spartan on April 01, 2012, 08:30:52 am

Just saying, Mutant Tentacle Taric, sounds a lot worse than stoned Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 01, 2012, 09:02:07 am

James was beginning to freak out. "OK, do you have any idea of how to do what he was doing?" Dangit, dangit maybe he could bring his old shadow back? He would try that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on April 01, 2012, 09:44:00 am

Hit the most recent inventory lists that this terminal has, whilst also attempting to bring up a "Map key" of some sorts to help me find the armouries.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2012, 03:05:47 pm

Dom, sensing she's being ignored, thunks Taric in the back of the head with the documents (rolled up into a cylinder first, of course).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 01, 2012, 09:10:42 pm

I haven't quite caught up to the last page yet... I'm on page 60 of 138, and this is with 50 posts per page.  So yeah, I'll be at it for a while still.

Anyways, just wanted to compliment you all on a good job.  So far, you've managed to make me lose sleep for three straight days in a row because I just can't stop reading one more page.

Don't misread that.  I am getting sleep.  Just not as much as I'd LIKE TO get.  Four hours versus a standard 7-8 hours.  I can't wait until this catches up to me, because then I will be cursing the names of one of the characters in a sleep-deprived insanity stupor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2012, 10:38:01 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 01, 2012, 09:10:42 pm

I haven't quite caught up to the last page yet... I'm on page 60 of 138, and this is with 50 posts per page.  So yeah, I'll be at it for a while still.

Anyways, just wanted to compliment you all on a good job.  So far, you've managed to make me lose sleep for three straight days in a row because I just can't stop reading one more page.

Don't misread that.  I am getting sleep.  Just not as much as I'd LIKE TO get.  Four hours versus a standard 7-8 hours.  I can't wait until this catches up to me, because then I will be cursing the names of one of the characters in a sleep-deprived insanity stupor.

SLEEP IS THE ENEMY!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://www.oocities.org/zoidberg_fan/episodes/images/fry_coffee.gif)

So says the Incan monkey God who visits me and tells me what to write.

This April fools will go unmarked for me, I couldn't find a way to put something in and make it funny. I had a couple of scenes in mind, one in particular featuring the classic "I've... always... loved you" death line. (Said by Tarran, to Taric.) Alas, none of the scenes in my head, dementedly hilarious though they were, seemed to be able to fit adequately into the form of text whilst preserving their humor. Still, perhaps that was best, for all our sakes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2012, 11:03:40 pm

If only you could find someone to translate his beautiful prose for you. :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 01, 2012, 11:11:10 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2012, 11:03:40 pm

If only you could find someone to translate his beautiful prose for you. :(

You are, +100 Deviation points to you for catching an absurdly esoteric reference! I have no idea what D-points do, but you can bet that having a hundred of them is a good thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2012, 11:20:41 pm

Unless the points mean how socially awkward you are.

Anyway, aw, no April fools. I need to shoot my teammates more obviously.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 01, 2012, 11:21:48 pm

"RAT-A-TAT-TAT!"
*bang* "Gurgh!" "AAUUUGGGGG-"
"..uh... April Fool's!"
"-GHHHHH!!!!!!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2012, 11:24:09 pm

I immediately cash in my points for a Brokeback parody starring Tarran Smith and Taric Sizier. :P Because we all know Tarran just can't quit Taric.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 01, 2012, 11:35:27 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 01, 2012, 11:21:48 pm

"RAT-A-TAT-TAT!"
*bang* "Gurgh!" "AAUUUGGGGG-"
"..uh... April Fool's!"
"-GHHHHH!!!!!!"

You make it sound like that's a bad thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 03:35:59 pm

Still moving through the archives slowly, but I just wanted to say, I salute you Draignean.  I've noticed you suffer a lot of headaches(At least, around the page I'm on anyways...), but still seem to struggle and work through them.  Even I can't do that.  I hope that the headaches aren't too frequent, as I used to deal with daily headaches and sufficed to say, after a few months, one tends to go a little mad.

Edit:  Man, just for the record, I had to look at your name FIVE TIMES after I wrote it out.  I was almost certain I got each the "ai" and "ea" backwards. >.>;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2012, 03:49:27 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 03:35:59 pm

Still moving through the archives slowly, but I just wanted to say, I salute you Draignean.  I've noticed you suffer a lot of headaches(At least, around the page I'm on anyways...), but still seem to struggle and work through them.  Even I can't do that.  I hope that the headaches aren't too frequent, as I used to deal with daily headaches and sufficed to say, after a few months, one tends to go a little mad.

Migraines, chronic pains in the ass. Apparently rare in males, but I guess I'm just special. (You know, I always wanted to be a mutant. I suppose I figured I'd get laser vision or teleportation, not random sickness inducing pain.) They happened a lot more often before I gave up caffeine, and now I've managed to pin them down by avoiding sugar like it was the plague. They've gone from 2-3 a week to around once a month, which is far more liveable.

Well I have everyone's action, but the turn will at best come tonight. I'm still slogging into CoM and the last two months of a succession fort, that and the college work that I might want to do sometime this month. :P

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 01, 2012, 11:24:09 pm

I immediately cash in my points for a Brokeback parody starring Tarran Smith and Taric Sizier. :P Because we all know Tarran just can't quit Taric.

This is ringing vague bells, and my dear friend google informs me of a gay cowboy movie. That what you're talking about?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 03:56:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 02, 2012, 03:49:27 pm

Migraines, chronic pains in the ass. Apparently rare in males, but I guess I'm just special. (You know, I always wanted to be a mutant. I suppose I figured I'd get laser vision or teleportation, not random sickness inducing pain.) They happened a lot more often before I gave up caffeine, and now I've managed to pin them down by avoiding sugar like it was the plague. They've gone from 2-3 a week to around once a month, which is far more liveable.

Ow.  Yeah, mine's more a stupid permanent and unstoppable infection in my head.  Nothing fatal, but it does cause a number of problems.  Primarily, headaches with pain going through my right eye and down along my nose, and intense fevers of up to 100.6F.  No known cause.  No known permanent solution.  I just take painkillers daily as necessary.  Fortunately, once the headache is gone for the day, it stays gone and doesn't come again until the next day.

Still, I think you're worse off.  The two migraines I've ever experienced in my life had me doubling over and unable to see or walk straight, alongside not being able to feel anything.  I know yours probably aren't the same as that, as migraines affect people differently, but still.  Any migraine is still worse than what I experience.  At least you've figured out what the trigger is, though, so all is well(I hope.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 04:02:18 pm

Yes it is, and don't worry about it. I was just trolling Tarran back. :P I'll hold onto those 100 points for something I actually want. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 04:05:04 pm

Wow, I never knew you had pains Draignean. I must be unobservant and missed you talking about it.

Regardless, man you two, those sound nasty.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 04:02:18 pm

Yes it is, and don't worry about it. I was just trolling Tarran back. :P I'll hold onto those 100 points for something I actually want. ^^^

Sorry to inform you, but your trolling didn't really affect me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Caellath on April 02, 2012, 04:05:28 pm

Quote

Migraines, chronic pains in the ass. Apparently rare in males, but I guess I'm just special. (You know, I always wanted to be a mutant. I suppose I figured I'd get laser vision or teleportation, not random sickness inducing pain.) They happened a lot more often before I gave up caffeine, and now I've managed to pin them down by avoiding sugar like it was the plague. They've gone from 2-3 a week to around once a month, which is far more liveable.

I also suffer from severe migraines, heritage from my mother. Around the end of my junior high school and beginning of high school years (a period of around one and a half year) I had them almost daily. I thought I would suffer forever having my brain soft-boiled inside my skull, but they stopped being so frequent and now I have them once in a while, but they still cripple me. No way I'm giving up on caffeine and sugar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 04:15:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 04:05:04 pm

Wow, I never knew you had pains Draignean. I must be unobservant and missed you talking about it.

Regardless, man you two, those sound nasty.

Meh.  We live and survive in our own ways.  Draignean survives via consuming as little sugar as possible.  I survive via a single dose of painkillers each day.  As long as they don't get worse, we're generally happy.

Anyways, back to the topic at hand!  I didn't mean to derail it.  I shall get back to reading so I can one day get caught up and comment on more recent events in the RTD.  I'm currently up to the group trying to find their ship in the murderous forest while Trol is going insane, hallucinating, and bleeding.

*Drags the derailed topic back onto the rails, and starts pushing it along.*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 04:19:57 pm

I'm pretty fortunate: I only have back pain, usually not very severe. My sympathies, you guys.

Anyway, @Tarran: I know it didn't. :P My trolling isn't intended to result in raeg, just a chuckle and an 'oh that crazy SerCon!' and then everybody moves on. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 02, 2012, 04:24:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 04:19:57 pm

Anyway, @Tarran: I know it didn't. :P My trolling isn't intended to result in raeg, just a chuckle and an 'oh that crazy SerCon!' and then everybody moves on. ^^^

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Quote from: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 04:15:05 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 04:05:04 pm

Wow, I never knew you had pains Draignean. I must be unobservant and missed you talking about it.

Regardless, man you two, those sound nasty.

Meh.  We live and survive in our own ways.  Draignean survives via consuming as little sugar as possible.  I survive via a single dose of painkillers each day.  As long as they don't get worse, we're generally happy.

Anyways, back to the topic at hand!  I didn't mean to derail it.  I shall get back to reading so I can one day get caught up and comment on more recent events in the RTD.  I'm currently up to the group trying to find their ship in the murderous forest while Trol is going insane, hallucinating, and bleeding.

*Drags the derailed topic back onto the rails, and starts pushing it along.*

Ah, you've got a great bit coming up when the group gets to Hensfield. (If you are where I think you are.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 04:26:51 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 04:15:05 pm

*Drags the derailed topic back onto the rails, and starts pushing it along.*

Yay! Free slave labor!

Quote from: Draignean on April 02, 2012, 04:24:15 pm

Ah, you've got a great bit coming up when the group gets to Hensfield. (If you are where I think you are.)

You know, now I feel bad about not remembering what you mean by a great bit. It's been so long since then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 04:28:49 pm

I'm a slight bit past that.  They left Hensfield to find their ship, it started raining radioactive rain, and they got a bunch of Deadheads after them.  Oh, and like I said, Trol is going insane(Last check, 4 turns away from massive insanity,) hallucinating, and bleeding quite profusely.

Though, I did thoroughly enjoy the back and forth between the characters as they reached Hensfield.  Oh, and Dom knocking Teague/Trol off the wall with what was supposed to be a simple pistol whip in an attempt to get him sane again.  Had me laughing for a few minutes.

@Tarran(Yes, I know how to spell your name) I'm not slave labor.  Just trying to get the topic back on track.  I derailed it, so it's my job to get it back on the rails.

... Although, then again, considering what I do for a living, perhaps I am slave labor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 04:30:12 pm

The pistol whip was a crowning moment of funny, I think. Everything about Hensfield was crazy. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 05:10:13 pm

I don't feel so bad about the derail now.  Apparently shortly after Trol going insane, the topic derailed into a conversation about various injuries.  And quite truthfully, reading some of them is making me cringe.  Especially the ones about your eyes SeriousConcentrate.

I'm going to have nightmares about that now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 05:16:30 pm

tbh I actually don't remember how painful that was, it happened so long ago. ^^^ I do remember wearing an eyepatch for awhile, though...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 05:22:34 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 05:16:30 pm

tbh I actually don't remember how painful that was, it happened so long ago. ^^^ I do remember wearing an eyepatch for awhile, though...

It's not so much that there might have been pain.  It's more just the idea of your eyes being damaged in any way from an external source.  I have a particularly vivid imagination when it comes to stuff like that, so...

Basically, imagine seeing visual images that rival Saw in terms of "OH MY *BLEEP* GOD(S)."

I can guarantee that if I had a character in this RTD, shell shock would be a common problem to deal with after killing something horribly.  It might be best to have that porn attack used on my head after battles to distract me long enough to drag me away from the scene, even if said attack would be *VERY* uncomfortable.  It's either that or you blindfold me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 06:10:55 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 05:22:34 pm

It's not so much that there might have been pain.  It's more just the idea of your eyes being damaged in any way from an external source.  I have a particularly vivid imagination when it comes to stuff like that, so...

You're not alone on vivid imagination. Whenever I see sharp things, first thing on my mind is "KEEP AWAY FROM VITAL PARTS AND DON'T GET CUT".

Quote from: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 05:22:34 pm

Basically, imagine seeing visual images that rival Saw in terms of "OH MY *BLEEP* GOD(S)."

See, the trick is to remember that it's a game. Failing that, remember that it's not happening to you and it might not ever happen in real life. Still failing that, go watch Saw 100 times or something like that until you're resistant. The trick is to be apathetic and not care.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 06:26:43 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 06:10:55 pm

You're not alone on vivid imagination. Whenever I see sharp things, first thing on my mind is "KEEP AWAY FROM VITAL PARTS AND DON'T GET CUT".

Yeah, see that's also a problem for me.  If not for the fact that my own father likes to joke around and jab extremely sharp knives towards me on occasion.  One of these days, he's gonna do it as a joke, and accidentally stab me.  And then I'll probably deck him and call 9-1-1.

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 06:10:55 pm

See, the trick is to remember that it's a game. Failing that, remember that it's not happening to you and it might not ever happen in real life. Still failing that, go watch Saw 100 times or something like that until you're resistant. The trick is to be apathetic and not care.

I'd like to think that works, but seeing as how watching a movie like Saw has an adverse reaction to me, while Dead Space 1 & 2 have absolutely NO EFFECT ON ME for some reason, I doubt that'd work out too well.  And of course, there's the issue of getting me to watch Saw at all.  You'd have to tie me down to a chair, most probably kicking and screaming the entire time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 06:29:37 pm

First of all, that's knife thing isn't cool. >.> Secondly, it's probably an 'obviously fake' vs 'sort of fake' reaction. Dead Space 1/2 are clearly just polygons and textures and it's easy for your subconscious to recognize that it isn't real and will never be. Saw, on the other hand, features real people getting maimed in various horrendous ways, and even though it's all staged, it looks real and can trick your mind.

That's my take on it, anyway. Most horror doesn't bother me at all. ^^^

EDIT: Stupid typo. :\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 06:34:40 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 06:29:37 pm

First of all, that's knife thing isn't cool. >.> Secondly, it's probably an 'obviously fake' vs 'sort of fake' reaction. Dead Space 1/2 are clearly just polygons and textures and it's easy for your subconscious to recognize that it isn't real and will never be. Saw, on the other hand, features real people getting maimed in various horrendous ways, and even though it's all staged, it looks real and can trick your mind.

That's my take on it, anyway. Most horror doesn't bother me at all. ^^^

EDIT: Stupid typo. :\

Yeah, it's likely what it is.  Ah well, sooner or later I'll get over it probably.

As for the knife thing, yeah, I've repeatedly told my dad it's not cool.  He promised to stop doing it recently after I told him that if he did it again, I would actually hit him in self defense, as it was getting on my nerves and making me really edgy around him when he held a sharp knife.  Such is life with my family.

Anyways, BACK TO READING!  *Lifts the derailed train and puts it back on the tracks.  Then gets the Canadian Army of Beavers to start pushing it.*

EDIT:  Seems like someone should roll for me doing both of those actions, and then respond in an RTD-style way.  I fully expect to A)  Get a 1 on the train and not move it anywhere, and B)  Get a 1 on the commanding of an army of beavers, and get mauled by the beavers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 06:39:36 pm

[2]: You attempt to pick up the train. You strain your back and get nowhere.

[6]: The Beavers, however, push the train onto the tracks, and send it flying down the tracks so fast that gravity cannot stop the train from leaving the atmosphere in a straight line.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 02, 2012, 06:43:33 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 02, 2012, 06:39:36 pm

[2]: You attempt to pick up the train. You strain your back and get nowhere.

[6]: The Beavers, however, push the train onto the tracks, and send it flying down the tracks so fast that gravity cannot stop the train from leaving the atmosphere in a straight line.

... ... ... ...  If Draignean asks, Trol did it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 06:49:37 pm

If I was you I'd blame Taric. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 03, 2012, 08:23:05 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 02, 2012, 06:49:37 pm

If I was you I'd blame Taric. ^^^

Bah, bloody modem went crazy on me.

Anyways, I was going to.  He was my first choice, but then I remembered Trol.

My list of choices in order, and why is as such:  Taric(Guaranteed success, weaponized porn wouldn't affect me,) Tarran(Guaranteed success, would likely shoot everyone else but me,) SeriousConcentrate(Most probable person to cause me bodily harm,) Powder Miner(Not enough info to gauge success) and then wolfchild(Not enough info to gauge success.)

EDIT:  In all honesty, the image of Dom drop kicking an immortal and then beating in it's head with a rock while Taric is rending the minds of everyone in the room seems absolutely hilarious to me.

Something is clearly wrong with me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 12:05:10 am

I would say nothing is. In fact, I'd say Dom needs to throw more dropkicks, and if Taric keeps ignoring her he's going to get one. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 12:30:50 am

Something tells me I need to get caught up ASAP.  Sounds like Taric is doing something strange/crazy/stupid.  Again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 12:42:03 am

Nah, it's just that Dom's tried to talk to him for the past three or four turns and he's like 'lol hacking I don't hear nothing.' So things may escalate... XD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 12:47:37 am

Heh, I am currently up to "OMG THE SWARM ANTS AGAIN!" shortly after the Immortals.  I wish I could stop reading, as I should probably get some sleep by now, as it is almost 2 AM, and while I am not tired, my body is not handling being awake too well.  My stomach is starting to find ways to stab me despite having no limbs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 01:27:31 am

Is that the part where there's a hypothetical scenario that involves ants eating someone's face and Smith having a heart attack? :D But yeah, I hear ya. It's 1:30 for me and I'm still playing Peace Walker. Just not tired, it's too hot in my room, but I should probably get some sleep so I can write my essays and study for my history test tomorrow...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 01:34:15 am

Cepheid, go to sleep. As someone who repeatedly stays up late, I have to say that it's a very bad habit that you should not get into lest you continue it for years. ...Like me. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 01:44:53 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 01:34:15 am

Cepheid, go to sleep. As someone who repeatedly stays up late, I have to say that it's a very bad habit that you should not get into lest you continue it for years. ...Like me. :P

Oh, trust me, it is far, far too late for me.  At around 16 years of age, I developed a sleeping disorder.  I have an extreme case of delayed sleep phase syndrome.  I sleep best from 7 AM to 3 PM as a result, and any attempt to sleep at any other time invariably results in me waking up 2-4 hours later, with no chance of falling asleep again for another six hours.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 01:54:40 am

...Okay. Wow. First an infection and now a sleeping problem.

...Is luck your dump stat?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 02:13:18 am

That sucks, dude. :\ I'm right there with you on the sleep thing, though. I'm mostly a night person and just can't sleep too well when the sun's down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 02:18:54 am

Quote from: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 01:54:40 am

...Okay. Wow. First an infection and now a sleeping problem.

...Is luck your dump stat?

More along the lines of the stat I traded to boost the others.  While I've got incredibly terrible luck, I seem to have a high amount of endurance and intelligence.  Dexterity and strength are next.  Wisdom is next.  Luck is in last place, and actually in the negatives somehow.

My life has pretty much been a stream of different problems, mental and physical.  I'm already 25, and the number of moderate to severe problems that have afflicted me are in the double digits.

And yet, I still live, and I'm happy as a clam.  In trade for all of these problems, I seem to have the ability to adapt to new programming languages and technologies quite quickly, and I'm an excellent problem solver.  Somewhat of a deep thinker as well.

The best trade thus far however, is the one that gave me the ability to self teach myself anything that I desire to know.  Algebra?  Calculus?  Dutch?  Not really a problem for me to learn.  Just takes me a bit of time is all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 02:22:26 am

Obviously you need to teach yourself the ability to predict the future so you can laugh at the universe when that random tree that was supposed to smack you in the face misses.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 02:33:36 am

Ironically, getting injured does not appear to be a part of my bad luck.  The only serious physical injury I have ever sustained in my entire life was a boxer's fracture in my right hand two years ago, and that was more because I had a mental break down induced by three months of massive sleep deprivation, and an exam I blanked on really badly.

It was also a good demonstration of my endurance, because A)  I was going to ignore it until classes for that day were finished(I didn't because the profs and classmates yelled at me,) and B)  I ripped the cast off a week later and just spent the next three weeks not using it for anything strenuous.

Long story short, I'd be better off getting physicals and various brain scans every few months to make sure I don't suddenly come down with the black plague or something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on April 04, 2012, 02:48:39 am

Quote from: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 02:33:36 am

Ironically, getting injured does not appear to be a part of my bad luck.  The only serious physical injury I have ever sustained in my entire life was a boxer's fracture in my right hand two years ago, and that was more because I had a mental break down induced by three months of massive sleep deprivation, and an exam I blanked on really badly.

It was also a good demonstration of my endurance, because A)  I was going to ignore it until classes for that day were finished(I didn't because the profs and classmates yelled at me,) and B)  I ripped the cast off a week later and just spent the next three weeks not using it for anything strenuous.

Long story short, I'd be better off getting physicals and various brain scans every few months to make sure I don't suddenly come down with the black plague or something.

  ... it sounds like you would go out of the quarantine and say "What, its just a little plague its not like this hasnt happened before"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 02:51:28 am

Quote from: Ahra on April 04, 2012, 02:48:39 am

... it sounds like you would go out of the quarantine and say "What, its just a little plague its not like this hasnt happened before"

Only if they didn't give me a computer to work with until they either cured me, I died, or my body becomes immune to it somehow.  I broke the cast off because I couldn't type and I had work to do.  The danged cast had my hand locked into a weird position, and ran up to my elbow.

EDIT:  And the irony?  My hand healed perfectly fine despite this behavior.  No loss of movement or anything of the sort.

EDIT2:  With my luck, I wonder how badly I'd do if I tried to dual wield a pair of guns, or a pair of melee weapons?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 07:56:36 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 02:51:28 am

With my luck, I wonder how badly I'd do if I tried to dual wield a pair of guns, or a pair of melee weapons?

Couldn't do any worse than Tarran. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 08:06:06 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 07:56:36 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 02:51:28 am

With my luck, I wonder how badly I'd do if I tried to dual wield a pair of guns, or a pair of melee weapons?

Couldn't do any worse than Tarran. :3

I beg to differ.  I could dual wield a pair of blades and cut off my legs or arms.  I could dual wield a pair of guns and shoot myself repeatedly in the foot.

Or I could, you know, pull a Derm and shoot/decapitate the plot-critical NPC dead before he/she/it even gets a chance to get a word in edgewise.

I'm up to James' Psionics Orientation.

Dom kicking in that door was BAD-ASS and gains +10 Awesomeness Points.  Taric also gets a point or two for that expert dodge out of the way of said door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 08:15:03 pm

Hey, that's what Dom is here for. To hit doors with two and a half tons of force and get the team into places through brute force. :D I love kinetics so much, you don't even know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 04, 2012, 08:16:28 pm

James no get bad!@# points for things Q.Q

Edit: Oh, oh, also Dom doing 1k something points of damage to a deadhead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 08:22:00 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 08:06:06 pm

I beg to differ.  I could dual wield a pair of blades and cut off my legs or arms.  I could dual wield a pair of guns and shoot myself repeatedly in the foot.

Is that a challenge?

*Aims guns at the backs of teammates*

Also, SeriousConcentrate is using a Dom avatar again. This calls for celebration by me changing my avatar back because I haven't made a new one recently.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 08:24:45 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 04, 2012, 08:16:28 pm

Oh, oh, also Dom doing 1k something points of damage to a deadhead.

Haha, oh wow, I forgot about that. ^^^ Yeah, wasn't it like 3 or 4k off of a critical headshot with the Abassy? :3 I love that gun and I love kinetics. All I need. Tarran can handle the Metal Gears and power armor and such with his anti-tank rifle, I'll take care of everything else. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 08:29:06 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 04, 2012, 08:16:28 pm

James no get bad!@# points for things Q.Q

In all honesty man, you haven't really done anything truly awesome yet, up to what I've read.  Most of my fondest memories of you involve you running around like a ninny screaming about ants, or just randomly firing your gun and getting shot for it.

Though, I will have to admit you do get about oh... 5 coolness points for being the only person with a fungus growing in their head, and a consciousness that can perform random psionics.

Give it time though, I still have another 30 or so pages of 50 posts each to go through.  Maybe you DO get some bad-ass points.

Quote from: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 08:22:00 pm

Is that a challenge?

*Aims guns at the backs of teammates*

Oi, I like your teammates, plea-  Oh, wait, you're dual wielding at your teammates.  You'll just hit the enemies.  Nevermind, carry on.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 08:24:45 pm

Haha, oh wow, I forgot about that. ^^^ Yeah, wasn't it like 3 or 4k off of a critical headshot with the Abassy? :3 I love that gun and I love kinetics. All I need. Tarran can handle the Metal Gears and power armor and such with his anti-tank rifle, I'll take care of everything else. ^^^

If I recall correctly, it was a 27 damage, multiplied by 4 by a crit, and by 10 by a headshot, thus 1,080 damage.

EDIT:  Nice avatar.  I need to find one myself.  Perhaps I'll pester one of my artist friends and pay them money.  They always need, and love money.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 04, 2012, 09:03:54 pm

Close Cepheid- it was 1070 (I checked).

That battle was where I learned fists were better for James than guns.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 09:06:33 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 04, 2012, 09:03:54 pm

Close Cepheid- it was 1070 (I checked).

That battle was where I learned fists were better for James than guns.

Bah.  I was off by TEN POINTS.  Anyways... You just reminded me of that bit of epicness.  James gains 2 bad-ass points!

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 04, 2012, 08:24:45 pm

... Tarran can handle the Metal Gears and power armor and such with his anti-tank rifle ...

Who gave Tarran the ability to turn tanks into Swiss Cheese?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 09:08:55 pm

Me. I bought that sweet gun with my cold, hard earned free cash.

If you have a problem with that, I'm more than happy to give you my gun's opinion. Just be ready to lose a limb.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 09:16:54 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 09:08:55 pm

Me. I bought that sweet gun with my cold, hard earned free cash.

If you have a problem with that, I'm more than happy to give you my gun's opinion. Just be ready to lose a limb.

I do have a problem with that!

Draignean, I have a request, and you can ignore it if you want, but...  The next time Tarran misses a shot with his anti-tank gun, I want it to hit a random, out-of-nowhere, unimportant person by the name of Cepheid, and immediately kill him.  Ideally it would have absolutely no impact on the story.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 09:35:28 pm

And ideally, his death would have absolutely no emotional impact on our characters. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 04, 2012, 09:44:38 pm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
oh man oh man funninesses
So for some reason you're all wearing your old Deviation-22 avatars, and I was reading back and I was sure I had made the discovery (just for me, because everyone woulda figured it out already) that avatars would stay depending on what they were on the time of posting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 04, 2012, 09:47:17 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 04, 2012, 09:35:28 pm

And ideally, his death would have absolutely no emotional impact on our characters. :P

Considering that A)  I wouldn't know the lot of you in the first place,  B)  The lot of you are (awesome) nutcases, and C)  It's meant as a joke and not much else, I don't think it really needs to be said that it should have no impact or reaction at all.  If it did, I'd expect no more than a flat "Huh," and then back to shooting, dying and/or weaponization of porn. :P

EDIT:  I really need to cycle my sleep cycle around again to the 7 AM-3 PM schedule.  This insomnia's gonna be the death of my sanity in a few days if this keeps up.  I'm only managing to keep it stable by reading this thread and hovering over this thread like a hawk.

EDIT2:  Clearly I am hallucinating.  I just read about Tarran dual wielding and actually managing to hit his target, and *ONLY* his target.

Also, James gets +5 bad-ass points for horrifically murderlating the deadheads with his FIST OF DOOM.

Dom also gets +2 bad-ass points for wanting to douse the Emaciated Immortal in acid.  I dunno what the result of that is though yet, so yeah.  You might get a few more points.

EDIT3:  Dom, congrats, you got another +8 bad-ass points.  Draignean even gets +10 for writing it out in such a harsh and disturbing manner.  Awesome work, man.

Also, for Tarran's success in dual wielding, and doing such a damned good job of it, +5 bad-ass points.

EDIT4:  Since everyone seems to know where everyone else is.  Ontario, Canada here.  *Cepheid loses 1000 everything points.*

Hope to some day change it to the Netherlands or some other European country.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: kisame12794 on April 05, 2012, 08:09:20 am

Hail fellow Ontarien!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 05, 2012, 04:32:04 pm

Quote from: kisame12794 on April 05, 2012, 08:09:20 am

Hail fellow Ontarien!

Hail and well met!  More specifically, I'm in a small town called Orleans, that's also considered a part of Ottawa.

No, I'm really not afraid to give this kind of info out.  If someone was going to kill me, stalk me, or something else, they'd have done it ages ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2012, 07:07:33 pm

I don't mind giving out such information either, for the most part. No one else on Bay12 lives in Kentucky anyway, and oddly it seems like at least 80% of the people I associate with are either in Florida, Australia, or Canada; all places much too far away to come bother me in person. XD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 05, 2012, 07:12:54 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2012, 07:07:33 pm

I don't mind giving out such information either, for the most part. No one else on Bay12 lives in Kentucky anyway, and oddly it seems like at least 80% of the people I associate with are either in Florida, Australia, or Canada; all places much too far away to come bother me in person. XD

Yeah, most of the people I know are out in the UK or some European country.  I used to know one person in Australia.  Played a lot of Diablo 2 with him at the time.  Haven't heard from him in years though.

I also know a few people here and there in the United States, and a few around Canada.  I've even visited a few.  Back in 2005, I visited a friend in California.  Also got a trip to Seattle at one point, for an interview with Microsoft.  Wasn't too fond of Seattle, though.  Too much rain, and the atmosphere felt odd.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: PyroDesu on April 05, 2012, 07:33:38 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2012, 07:07:33 pm

I don't mind giving out such information either, for the most part. No one else on Bay12 lives in Kentucky anyway, and oddly it seems like at least 80% of the people I associate with are either in Florida, Australia, or Canada; all places much too far away to come bother me in person. XD

I don't mind either, besides, I think there's only one or two other people here from Tennessee.

Either way, there is software that can use someone's IP address to locate them down to the city, if not further, so it wouldn't be hard to find out if someone's not willing to say.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on April 05, 2012, 07:45:27 pm

yea... are there even any other from sweden on this forum?, its all on my profile.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 05, 2012, 08:11:56 pm

WELL YOU SHOULD ALL BE AFRAID! I'VE GONE AND SEEN ANOTHER FORUMER BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

....and that's because I know him IRL and we both live in Washington and go to the same school. Not revealing who though just in case they don't want me handing personal information out like cheap cigars.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2012, 08:45:07 pm

TBH I'm not sure if I'd want to meet another forumer face-to-face. It's nothing against anybody, I'm just really quiet and kind of shy off-line. There would be a lot of long, uncomfortable silences. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 05, 2012, 09:06:25 pm

Body isn't playing nice again tonight.  Well, back to reading.  Just shortly after Taric and James got their asses saved after Taric locked the two of them in a room with a bunch of deadheads.

EDIT:  @PyroDesu:  Draignean gave you an 8% chance of success of killing someone.  I'm gonna take that chance, and lower it to 2% myself.  After James' awesome punching, Tarran's successful dual wield, and Dom's DOOR KICKING POWER!!, I think you're more likely to end up with a serious headache and numerous bullet holes.  You'll still be alive, though.  Somehow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2012, 09:25:13 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2012, 08:45:07 pm

TBH I'm not sure if I'd want to meet another forumer face-to-face. It's nothing against anybody, I'm just really quiet and kind of shy off-line. There would be a lot of long, uncomfortable silences. :-\

Agreed. My internet personality is a lot more outgoing than my personal personality.

...I'm not sure if those last two words made sense together.

Quote from: Cepheid on April 05, 2012, 09:06:25 pm

EDIT:  @PyroDesu:  Draignean gave you an 8% chance of success of killing someone.  I'm gonna take that chance, and lower it to 2% myself.  After James' awesome punching, Tarran's successful dual wield, and Dom's DOOR KICKING POWER!!, I think you're more likely to end up with a serious headache and numerous bullet holes.  You'll still be alive, though.  Somehow.

I'm ashamed of you not mentioning Taric's Porn Power.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 05, 2012, 09:26:01 pm

Dom would doorkick a door into you, do you around a hundred points of Abassy damage, and then Taric would rainbow you as Tarran either (likely) drills holes in everyone but you (or maybe possibly buuuut probably not) drill holes in you, at which you'd get grenades and blades from Harry and Jordan, some shootage and mechanical hacking from Ashley aaaaaand then finisher PAWNCH from James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 05, 2012, 09:34:14 pm

That was of course assuming James doesn't die in his own damn mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 05, 2012, 09:39:42 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 05, 2012, 09:25:13 pm

I'm ashamed of you not mentioning Taric's Porn Power.

In all truthfulness, I expect it to backfire and affect the entire team in some horrifying way.  That's how PyroDesu would survive.

Anyways, my excuse for not mentioning it is that I'm tired.  Very very tired.  Yes, that's the ticket.  *Hides the fact that he is currently writing code.* >.>

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 05, 2012, 09:43:37 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 05, 2012, 09:26:01 pm

Dom would doorkick a door into you

That reminds me. Next time we go down a long corridor with hostiles, I'll have to rip a thick slab of steel (such as a security door) out of the wall and use Dom's Heavy Manipulation to carry it in front of the party like a moving barricade. Then fling it at the enemies when we get close enough and squash 'em. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on April 05, 2012, 09:43:44 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 05, 2012, 09:34:14 pm

That was of course assuming James doesn't die in his own damn mind.

chance of him dying in his mind and becoming some kind of grotesque psyker abomination controlled by fungus: 70%

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 05, 2012, 10:46:33 pm

If the Immortals get to James, DEAR GOD I DON'T EVEN KNOW
Oh and thank you Tarran and Ashley for being the only helpful ones around here! *James glares at Dominique no wait he doesn't BECAUSE HE'S UNCONSCIOUS IN A MIND WAR!*
Edit just so I don't double post:

Quote from: Draignean on April 02, 2012, 03:49:27 pm

Migraines, chronic pains in the ass. Apparently rare in males, but I guess I'm just special. (You know, I always wanted to be a mutant. I suppose I figured I'd get laser vision or teleportation, not random sickness inducing pain.) They happened a lot more often before I gave up caffeine, and now I've managed to pin them down by avoiding sugar like it was the plague. They've gone from 2-3 a week to around once a month, which is far more liveable.

I have Tourette's, so we can be Deviation buddies!
I get random pain to the head too.
From slapping myself in it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: PyroDesu on April 06, 2012, 11:06:01 am

Oh god, if an immortal suit got put on James...

Well, at least he wouldn't just be sitting there being useless, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 06, 2012, 12:32:52 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on April 06, 2012, 11:06:01 am

Oh god, if an immortal suit got put on James...

The suit would freak out and literally run out of the base in sheer terror from the utter mess that is James' mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: PyroDesu on April 06, 2012, 12:48:04 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 06, 2012, 12:32:52 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on April 06, 2012, 11:06:01 am

Oh god, if an immortal suit got put on James...

The suit would freak out and literally run out of the base in sheer terror from the utter mess that is James' mind.

Of course, if we got one for you, it would really be effective for clearing out the base because it will only hit allies if it ends up dual-wielding.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Ahra on April 06, 2012, 01:38:57 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on April 06, 2012, 12:48:04 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 06, 2012, 12:32:52 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on April 06, 2012, 11:06:01 am

Oh god, if an immortal suit got put on James...

The suit would freak out and literally run out of the base in sheer terror from the utter mess that is James' mind.

Of course, if we got one for you, it would really be effective for clearing out the base because it will only hit allies if it ends up dual-wielding.

Ah good ol´ Tarran syndrome

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 06, 2012, 09:09:21 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 06, 2012, 12:32:52 pm

Quote from: PyroDesu on April 06, 2012, 11:06:01 am

Oh god, if an immortal suit got put on James...

The suit would freak out and literally run out of the base in sheer terror from the utter mess that is James' mind.

Either that, or somehow link with the Shadow instead of James' own consciousness.  Then he could walk around with the suit and retain control.  Mind you, the lobotomy might hurt like heck and make him useless.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 06, 2012, 09:49:24 pm

They would try to lobotomize him and then James' brain would punch them to death.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 06, 2012, 09:51:37 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 06, 2012, 09:49:24 pm

They would try to lobotomize him and then James' brain would punch them to death.

Considering the utter bad-ass that James is when it comes to punching things, this sounds totally believable.  Your brain would psionically grow a fist and punch the Immortal lobotomizers until they get the freakin' message.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on April 06, 2012, 09:52:31 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 06, 2012, 09:51:37 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 06, 2012, 09:49:24 pm

They would try to lobotomize him and then James' brain would punch them to death.

Considering the utter bad-ass that James is when it comes to punching things, this sounds totally believable.  Your brain would psionically grow a fist and punch the Immortal lobotomizers until they get the freakin' message.

Though with his luck, it wouuld punch through his skull first :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 06, 2012, 09:58:20 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 06, 2012, 09:52:31 pm

Quote from: Cepheid on April 06, 2012, 09:51:37 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 06, 2012, 09:49:24 pm

They would try to lobotomize him and then James' brain would punch them to death.

Considering the utter bad-ass that James is when it comes to punching things, this sounds totally believable.  Your brain would psionically grow a fist and punch the Immortal lobotomizers until they get the freakin' message.

Though with his luck, it wouuld punch through his skull first :P

That's true.  On top of that, even if it didn't, he'd probably be blind, what with the little lobotomizers going through the eyes and all.

... Alright then, just give James a hit to the head or two.  Make sure Dom doesn't do it, otherwise he might be missing a head afterwards.

EDIT:  My stats:

STR:  12-14 - I can do some heavy lifting up to about 60-70 kilos.
DEX:  8-14 - I tend to trip a lot, but always seem to catch myself.
AGI:  2 - I've got the movement speed of a sloth.
CON:  16 - Despite insomnia, sinus issues and asthma, I'm relatively healthy.  I rarely get sick.  And if I do, I become immune to the illness pretty quickly.
END:  18/00 - I was up and moving about 3 minutes after having my appendix removed.  I walked around for 3+ hours with a broken hand.  I've been beaten up by groups of 8 or more students and walked away without issue.
INT:  16-18 - Egotistical, perhaps, but it's made up for with my wisdom.  Anyhoo, I can self-teach myself most anything, and observe most things from at least three different perspectives.
WIS:  0 - I'm as dense as lead.  Possibly even more dense than lead.
CHA:  14-16 - I seem to be a pretty likeable person.  Ugly as sin, but likeable regardless.
LUK:  -25 - Considering what I've been through, this seems reasonably accurate.

EDIT2:  I just proved my luck.  I slipped and fell on the stairs while climbing them.  Smashed up my knee and right arm a tad.  Ow.

EDIT3:  FINALLY!  I have read the 6800+ posts of this topic!  AT LAAAAAAAAST~~~!

... And now I have to wait for more!  CRAP!

EDIT4:  Insomniaaaaaa~~~!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2012, 10:56:55 pm

Any estimates for the turn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2012, 11:01:32 pm

@Cepheid Edit 3: I hear ya. I was like that when I found Darths and Droids; I read the whole thing up to about the middle of Episode 3 (where it was at when I started), and then I was like 'well, shit. Now I have to read the rest on the same schedule as everyone else.'

@Edit 2: ...Groups of 8 or more students? O.o Wut?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 08, 2012, 11:12:14 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 08, 2012, 11:01:32 pm

@Edit 2: ...Groups of 8 or more students? O.o Wut?

Put simply, I didn't get along with the other students.  I was picked on a lot because people thought I was dumb as a brick, or too quiet for their liking.  There were a few scenarios where I was attacked by groups of up to 8 students in attempt to put me out of school for a few days to a few weeks.

The most frequent reasons people thought those kinds of things of me were because I was born with a hearing impairment.  This made picking up speech quite hard, along with using it.  I had a lisp, and I would always ask people to repeat themselves.  People took that as a sign that I was an idiot because I couldn't understand what they were saying.  I kept quiet mostly because I was more likely to be picked on if I tried talking to anyone.

One student even pulled a knife on me for these reasons.  That... didn't go over so well.

Oh, and while this all sounds bad, I got my revenge at 13 years of age.  I had enough of the bullying, and one day, a bully decides to push me over the edge.  Smashed the ever living shit out of him to the point that he was afraid to go into the school while I was inside it.  I got suspended, but not for the fight.  It turns out that the school didn't take too kindly to me cursing and swearing in a rage towards a volunteer worker.  Also didn't help that it was in front of a bunch of 5 year old kids.

Haven't gotten into a fight since.  Mostly because I opted not to go to high school.

EDIT:  In all honesty, I share a lot of traits with your character, Dominique.  I'm violent, and I seek out fights.  The primary difference is that I have self control.  I hold myself back from doing something truly stupid.  Most of the time, anyways.  I'm pretty sure that professor still has a lot of hatred towards me. >.>;  *Coughs*

EDIT2:  This is quite literally the only problem with being awake at night.  I have no one to talk to, and I am often too tired to work, and not interested in any more gaming.  The result?  I sort of just sit here in my bed, with my laptop on my lap, and lurk the forums or read.  *Reads CvRTD.*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 08, 2012, 11:47:53 pm

Uh, wow.

Dude. My goodness. Your life sounds... well, like you definitely have a luck of -25. Or -50.

You seem to be taking it well, though, based on your post. You've got quite a bit of will.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 08, 2012, 11:58:36 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 08, 2012, 11:47:53 pm

Uh, wow.

Dude. My goodness. Your life sounds... well, like you definitely have a luck of -25. Or -50.

You seem to be taking it well, though, based on your post. You've got quite a bit of will.

Used to be that I was incredibly depressed over a lot of it.  But these days, I take it in stride, mostly because a lot of my better skills and traits are a direct result of the early years of my life.  Sure, it was hell, but it was worth it.

I took a correspondence course instead of attending high school.  That's where I learned to self-teach myself.  I also got an excessive amount of skill with a computer, thanks to lack of a social life.  I've been writing code since I was 10 years old, as well.

And for the inexplicable miracle/curse.  My hearing impairment?  Disappeared at age 16.  It was caused by a permanent inner ear infection.  Ironically, that's about the same time my sinus issues started.  So the two might be related.  It's effectively a miracle because it's unheard of for most people with a hearing impairment to regain ALL of their hearing.  It's a curse because it brought with it a set of problems.

Most people learn to tune out background noise early on in life.  When you have a 70% hearing loss in both ears, you don't learn this critical skill.  Going from 70% loss in hearing to 0% is kind of jarring.

I've since adapted to it somewhat, and when I can't handle the noise, I just throw on a pair of noise canceling headphones.

The only real problem I can't get a handle on is my temper, and I doubt it'll ever be fully controllable.  Currently, the best I can muster is avoiding hurting others.  I usually end up venting by punching benches or solid walls.  Word of the wise, don't punch benches.  It's how I broke my hand.

But yeah.  Crappy life, but eh.  What can I do about it now?  Better to just move on and keep doing what I enjoy.  Sooner or later, karma will reward me somehow.

Besides, it's that crappy life that made me the interesting person I appear to be today.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 10:39:20 am

Alrighty, let's re-rail this train of madmen, pornography, and psychics.

Wolfchild, assuming the immediate immortal was brutally killed before you had a chance to act, what would your action be?

I'm working on the turn. If Wolfchild doesn't respond by the time I'm done, then Ash will just stand and marvel at triple digit damage figures.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Cepheid on April 14, 2012, 10:49:08 am

IT LIVES ONCE MORE!  *Invents new railway type that keeps train on the rail at all times, regardless of what happens.  Even if a freakin thermonuclear weapon went off nearby, it'd STAY ON THE RAILS!*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 11:13:55 am

Quote from: Cepheid on April 14, 2012, 10:49:08 am

IT LIVES ONCE MORE!  *Invents new railway type that keeps train on the rail at all times, regardless of what happens.  Even if a freakin thermonuclear weapon went off nearby, it'd STAY ON THE RAILS!*

That rail ain't gonna work, just sayin'.

This thread never dies anyway, It just exists in inverse proportion to the amount of OHSWEETZOMBIEJESUS things that are going on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 14, 2012, 11:39:19 am

AND I HAD A DREAM THAT THERE WOULD BE A DEVIATION-22 TURN, TOO.

'Twas weird when I realized it was a dream.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 02:40:22 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 22+19-3= 38
Ashley Fey: 77+7-6 = 78

Harry Nakamuno: 99+3-6 = 96
Jordan Grey: 97+6-3 = 100 (Double action)

Immortal Sniper 3: 37+10-2 = 45
Immortal Skirmisher 1: 69+7-4 = 72 (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)
Immortal Skirmisher 2: 5+7-4 = 8
Immortal Skirmisher 3: 47+7-4 = 50 (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)

Jordan Grey

     Jordan adjusted his careful aim up a notch, letting the sights slide over the immortal’s grayish head. He didn’t care what these damn things were, nothing, in his expert medial opinion, fared well after being shot in the head. [Marksman 5-2]
      The beam lashed out of the triple-barreled rifle, crossing the intervening distance and lancing into the immortal’s skull. [Immortal Sniper 3 armor -11, HP – 10x2 (headshot)]
    The immortal staggered sideways, part of its head a burning ruin, but it somehow managed to remain standing. Tough bastard.

(Immortal Sniper 3’s host connection is nearly severed)

---

Harry Nakamuno

    [dex 4] All three hundred fifty pounds of Harry’s armored form enter the fray at top speed, not exactly an Olympic sprint, but more than fast enough when you weigh more than most couples and you have titanium-crystal alloy blades embedded in your forearms. 
      [Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 3] Harry doesn’t even bother to slow down to attack the immortal, just roaring and holding his duelist implants out in front of him as he runs into the immortal. [Brawl 5+2+1] [Confirm Critical 4 Vs 1]
       Both blades penetrate the immortal’s armor, flesh-warm metal sliding completely through its body and out of its back. Harry’s momentum, however, doesn’t let it rest there, carrying both of them another dozen paces down the hallway before Harry raises the immortal’s broken body up over his head, and then hurls it off his blades and into the unforgiving floor. [Immortal Sniper armor -9 Hp -319]
    It doesn’t move after that.

(Immortal Sniper 3 has been killed)

---

 Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on April 01, 2012, 04:28:05 am

Whole Team: Keep killing
 

   
      With the last immortal brutally put out of action by Harry, you set about killing the wounded. They might not be able to move beyond twitching, but you’ll feel better knowing that the damn things are well and truly dead.
     It’s quick and dirty work with your duelist implants, you don’t know exactly what is vital and what isn’t, but a couple of gaping slashes in choice areas seems to send them along well enough.

(Immortal sniper 1, immortal sniper 3, are completely dead.)

---

Tarran Smith, Jordan Grey

Quote from: Tarran on March 31, 2012, 01:43:01 pm

Believing that the area ahead was secured, Tarran moved from his corner position, gesturing to Jordan to follow.

Jog towards Ashley and Harry. Gesture for Jordan to come.

    You watch through the Ichneumon’s scope as Harry brutalizes the final immortal. Well, unless that immortal’s bones are made out of something a lot tougher then the floor, you don’t think he’s going to walk again.
     You take your eye out of the scope and break cover, motioning Jordan forwards in case he hasn’t seen that the coast is clear. He doesn’t exactly look happy about following your lead, but he does it, following you at a steady pace. [Tarran Dex 5+1, Jordan Dex 4]

---

Immortal Skirmishers

    A faint hum resonates through the metal around the waiting immortals, imperceptible to human senses, but very real nonetheless. Almost time.
    The sounds of fighting behind them had receded, replaced by running footsteps. It would be close, but only one was necessary to carry the burden. Only one was necessary.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 31, 2012, 01:26:03 pm

"Hey, Taric. Got some presents for you," Dom announced as she entered the room again. "Some sort of document and some drugs, although I ain't giving you the drugs yet." She grinned. "I'll just hold onto them until you can get to a lab or somethin' and figure out what it is. Maybe you could look it up on that terminal, though. It's some kind of yellow and green liquid muck." She held out the sheaf of papers, waiting for him to take it.

    You cheerily (for you) announce your findings, well most of them anyway. You’ve got no interest in the drugs and you aren’t close enough to the holo-screen to read the papers, so there’s no reason not to show those to Taric, the bottle of wine though… well there is really no harm in keeping that to yourself for a bit is there? Besides, you need to make sure it’s good before you share it.
    Taric, despite your friendliness, ignores you. It’s honestly a miracle he was off of a terminal long enough to eat and drink back on earth, let alone get deported. Of course, you didn’t know him back then- it’s entirely possibly they deported his computer and he just followed it.
    You gesture the papers at him, waving them back and forth in a bid for his attention. He continues ignoring you.

   Fine.

---

Taric Sizier

 

Quote from: Taricus on April 01, 2012, 09:44:00 am

Hit the most recent inventory lists that this terminal has, whilst also attempting to bring up a "Map key" of some sorts to help me find the armouries.

    You don’t care if the inventory lists are out of date, you just want a working list. Something that can give you a rough idea of what you can get out of this place, not a precise accounting of the facility’s current paperclip situation.
     You prepare to take a proverbial hatchet to the system’s safety protocols, disabling some of user interface should allow you to trace a line back onto the old files. Most of that should be worthless, but if you used the search’s own indexing function to par- [Dom Str 5+2 Vs Will 3]
    Your train of thought is derailed by a sudden collision with flaring head-pain. You yelp in surprise, twisting in your chair to find Dominique standing over you with a rolled up bludgeon made of paperwork. ”What?!” you sputter indignantly.
    ”I’ve been trying to talk to you for the past five minutes,” she says, making it sound as if this somehow justified bludgeoning you in the  head. ”I need you to look at some stuff I found, it could be useful.”
    You stare at Dom for a moment, mentally slackjawed while you search for an adequate reply. ”Dom, I’m busy, and on top of that, I. Don’t. Care.” You make certain that you emphasize every word of that last bit to make sure she gets the point.
    Dominique’s eyes narrow dangerously. ”Do you care about being beaten repeatedly with heavy objects?” she asks, her tone as sweet as a honeyed sledgehammer.
    ”Deeply,” you reply immediately, realizing that it was perhaps a bad idea to keep the woman who almost kicked a door through you, waiting.

(You can inspect the papers or the drugs next turn, but you cannot go back to what you were searching for before you appease Dominique)
     
---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 01, 2012, 09:02:07 am

James was beginning to freak out. "OK, do you have any idea of how to do what he was doing?" Dangit, dangit maybe he could bring his old shadow back? He would try that.

    Slightly desperate now, you ask Her whether she has any idea how to do what your shadow was doing.
     She frowns, but shakes her head. ”No. It was different from what I was taught. I could stop your heart, make you convulse, that sort of thing. I didn’t learn much about protecting.”
    [Failed roll not shown] Well, those are all helpful offers if you ever feel a pressing need to kill yourself, but right now you have more pressing needs than death. Like staying alive. You need your old shadow back, the one who understood, the one who the technocrats created. He was supposedly part of your mind, and as you are currently residing in your mind, you should be able to bring him back.
    If that random connection of thoughts you just had in any way made sense, that is.
   You focus your mind, attempting to remember who he was before She pounded him into a bloody pulp. You’re running on random ideas and could really use a win about now… [Will 5+1] Something you remember tugs viciously at you as you try to recall your shadow, latching onto your mind in a decidedly unpleasant manner. The bottom falls out of your stomach, and your feminine counterpart’s eyes go wide as everything goes black.
....
......
........ Wha?

     You wake up, lying on your side on a metal floor. Your hands are bound roughly behind your back. You can wiggle your fingers a little, but the bonds are tight enough that you can feel your pulse throbbing in your wrists. As you start to come to the pain comes back, you can feel deep bruises on your chest and back, your jaw hurts like crazy, and you can taste blood in your mouth.
      Not this again.
   You hear Her moving beside you, having apparently replaced Callahan in this figment. ”Next time you have a plan,” she says, her voice pained, ”I’m going to kill you and then myself. It’ll save time.”

----

Turn Recap
Taric is being soundly beaten
James is in an all too familiar situation
Tarran is running
Dominique beating people up
Ash is Bloody Mary

Jordan is running
Harry is a beast

The snipers are down for the count.
The skirmishers are Waiting For an Elevator

Other Events
Lockdown Override for Elevator next turn.


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x2
Energy cells x2
.50 Rail Clip (3) x2

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Weapon: Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:  Mid, Tarran, Jordan; Short, Ashley; Melee, Harry

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 150/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 86/100
Charge: 100/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 96/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Unsorted stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Unknown) 
Status: Personal Rooms.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 45/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 133/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
3 energy cells
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 150/200)
Stamina: 51/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (43/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Taricus on April 14, 2012, 03:21:18 pm

Look over the papers. Maybe that'll get dom off my case...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 14, 2012, 03:29:16 pm

Draignean, do you think you could work on a map again? I'm slowly starting to lose sense of my location again.

"Where's James? Son of a bitch, this was a distraction! Harry, see if you can't repeat that lap throw and light the hall ahead up for us please."

Grab a railgun, and half of all the ammo the Immortals were carrying, and continue down the hall cautiously.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2012, 05:11:00 pm

Dom handed the papers over grumpily. "You should pay more attention, dude. I mean I could have shot you like ninety times while you were farting around on that computer. What did you find that was so interesting, anyway? Seven zettabytes of porn?" she said, perhaps a bit snarky in tone. On the other hand, given Taric's previous nonchalance about looking at porn, using porn to distract people on the subway - or so he'd said - and using touch-based porn to distract enemies, he did kind of have a track record...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 06:14:19 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 14, 2012, 03:29:16 pm

Draignean, do you think you could work on a map again? I'm slowly starting to lose sense of my location again.

Ten steps ahead of you, I've got most of it designed- despite one interesting error I made in exposition that nearly caused a quantum fold.
Still trying to handle floors, though Serious' party all being on the same floor helped with that a great deal.

Then I got side tracked making animated sprites and all the productivity went to hell from there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2012, 06:23:59 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 06:14:19 pm

Then I got side tracked ... and all the productivity went to hell from there.

You sound like me right there. XP

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 14, 2012, 07:36:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 06:14:19 pm

Then I got side tracked making animated sprites and all the productivity went to hell from there.

...Why are you making animated sprites?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 08:43:48 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 14, 2012, 07:36:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 06:14:19 pm

Then I got side tracked making animated sprites and all the productivity went to hell from there.

...Why are you making animated sprites?

Because I can, that's why. It amuses me to make little animated things from time to time, particularly when they grow out of non-functioning sprints.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2012, 08:46:16 pm

Any chance of seeing them? ^^^ When they're finished, I mean.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 09:53:08 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2012, 08:46:16 pm

Any chance of seeing them? ^^^ When they're finished, I mean.

The timewasters? If you like, they took a couple minutes each, so don't expect complexity. Or skill. Or anything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2012, 09:54:03 pm

So? What I do doesn't take a whole lot of skill either. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 14, 2012, 10:24:48 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 09:53:08 pm

The timewasters? If you like, they took a couple minutes each, so don't expect complexity. Or skill. Or anything.

You asked for me to show you my army combat and it had none of those.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 10:33:58 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 14, 2012, 10:24:48 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 14, 2012, 09:53:08 pm

The timewasters? If you like, they took a couple minutes each, so don't expect complexity. Or skill. Or anything.

You asked for me to show you my army combat and it had none of those.

It had complexity and some skill, though admittedly the design of it was so foreign that I don't think I'm going to even attempt to use it in any form.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 14, 2012, 10:45:26 pm

I don't know where you got the idea that it was complex. The most complex it gets is percentages and a few equations. It still mostly relies on a six sided die for crying out loud.

I don't know where you got the idea it had skill. I haven't done anything like it yet, and I've barely tested it's balance if at all.

And that's what you get for asking for a medieval army combat system for a sci-fi army combat system. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 14, 2012, 11:26:08 pm

"Aaahhh God. I've gone to my previous memories in an attempt to do what caused me to find my shadow, it looks like. ...I'm going to repeat the process."
James willed the dream away rapidly like he had done before, trying to shatter the dreamscape precisely as before.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: wolfchild on April 15, 2012, 05:10:53 pm

Continue Down the hallway aswell, Retrieve Light

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2012, 10:46:43 pm

Alrighty, not working on the turn tonight. Going to knock the map into a useable state before I run the turn, otherwise you'll run around in circles while mecha-mothra and space-godzilla duke it out. I've also got a separate project that I'm working on that I want to make some headway on, but that has nothing to do with you. Oh my, no.

Question on the map: Do you want me to highlight un-opened doors?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 15, 2012, 10:49:24 pm

Highlight all doors. Doors are important. Maybe highlight locked or jammed doors red, too. Highlight all doors not opened at least once before yellow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2012, 11:10:53 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 15, 2012, 10:49:24 pm

Highlight all doors. Doors are important. Maybe highlight locked or jammed doors red, too. Highlight all doors not opened at least once before yellow.

+1, and maybe make doors we've been through blue?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 05:55:44 am

Bumplolkthanksbye.

...

I could have said that more intelligently, but then the only thing that would have been up there would be the four-letter word "bump" and nothing else because I have nothing else to say.

Besides this. Yeah.

Anyways, Bump.

Oh, and, some more random backstory to Tarran I just thought up now at 3AM. Yes. My creativity is definitely being put to better use than my own RTD. I have no idea why I wrote this, but who, cares free fluff!

Spoiler: November 7th 2271AD (click to show/hide)

He loaded the single antique bullet he had into his further antique rifle, cursing the bitter cold as he fumbled around with his gloves getting jammed inside the gun. The bastard that had sent his friends off to Eridani was going to pay. With his life.

...

Two hours ago, Tarran was walking up a snowy trail to a winter resort in what was once known as eastern Canada. He walked, a rifle in his suitcase. An antique rifle at that, found in a abandoned shed by another resistance member. Antique, but it was all he needed.

As he walked up the trail, one mile from the resort, Tarran was stopped by a patrol guard. He asked for identification, aiming his SMG at Tarran.

Before he could react, Tarran swung the weapon into a position where the guard could not pull the trigger. Seizing the moment, Tarran made a light, but stunning punch to the guard's nose before recoiling. The guard, noticing his gun was no longer contested, fumbled to get his gun trained at his opponent. But it was too late.

In a matter of moments, Tarran plunged a hunting knife deep into the stomach of the guard, before slitting the guard's throat, carefully dodging away from the spray of blood. Before the guard could pull the trigger, he also yanked the SMG out of the man's hands. Tarran kept the SMG, and looted the dead guard of his clips, before setting off directly up the mountain instead of up the trail and to the resort.

After an hour's hike, Tarran reached the top of the mountain. There, he pulled out his gun in the winter snow, carefully inspecting it. It was ready to go, as far as he could tell. He put the rifle back into the suitcase and pulled out his binoculars, inspecting the resort.

It was nearly perfect. The guards were lighter--he had no idea why, but he did not curse his luck. And his target was blatantly obvious... but he had no shot. The wind and snow had started up and his target was only being reflected by a simple mirror, not actually out in the open. So Tarran waited, for an hour, in the cold. He was determined to get revenge on Harold Szero for sending several of his friends to Epsilon Eridani.

Suddenly, his target was out in the open. Tarran cursed as he dropped his binoculars from surprise and cold. He picked up his rifle, and loaded the single bullet it had, and--not even taking off his gloves for fear of fingerprints--he trained his sights on hiss target.

Harold paced about, annoyed that his subordinate was arousing suspicion by overusing Deviation. He walked around in barely insulating clothes, trying to cool his anger. He was completely oblivious to the impending vengeance that was going to strike him very, very soon.

Tarran thanked the gods, the snow and wind had stopped at the best possible time. Adjusting to height, he waited for his target to stop moving. Eventually, Harold's temper cooled down for three seconds. That three seconds was enough for a trigger to be pulled, and for a bullet to travel and hit him square in the head, killing Harold instantly.

Now, the hard part: Getting out. Tarran quickly packed his sniper rifle and binoculars in the suitcase and the cartridge in his pocket. He quickly slid down the mountain away from the camp and down to a river where he would hide inside a hole on the other side that he had dug.

This is when the shortage of guards proved to be a bad thing. Before he knew it, as he reached the bottom of the hill, a distinct sound of SMG rounds hitting the ground in front of him appeared. Oh snap, someone was pissed. Thinking fast, Tarran ducked beneath a log overhanging over the river. He quickly moved downstream, carefully sneaking back up and behind a rock.

He peeked around the rock. That's when he saw it: The man chasing him was packed in heavy armor. There was no way Tarran could outgun him. Knowing this, he improvised.

As the man walked on top of the log that Tarran had previously jumped past, Tarran quickly jump-kicked the man, pushing the man off the log and onto the rocky river stone. Fortunately for Tarran, as he fell down with the man, his right foot was pressed against the armored man's neck.

It was all over in a quick *SNAP* as the armored man's spine was crushed between the foot of an amateur and a random, badly placed rock. Tarran, barely believing this, jumped on the man for half a minute before deciding that yes, the man was in fact dead. Tarran quickly ran for his hole and hid for several hours, listening to many patrols pass by. After the 6th hour of waiting, Tarran escaped into the night...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 08:45:55 am

Sorry, I've been preoccupied with a new toy. A frustrating new toy that's given me nothing but headaches and a heart full of seething bitterness, but still, new toy.

I can have the turn out today.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 03:50:44 pm

Alrighty, turn is written.

I'm going to go make the adjustments to the map and dredge a token for Jake.

Shouldn't take too terribly long.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Friendly fire is a misnomer.
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 05:38:43 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 14, 2012, 03:29:16 pm

"Where's James? Son of a bitch, this was a distraction! Harry, see if you can't repeat that lap throw and light the hall ahead up for us please."

Grab a railgun, and half of all the ammo the Immortals were carrying, and continue down the hall cautiously.

    You jog the remaining yards up to Ash and Harry, noting the complete lack of James (alive or dead) among the charred corpses of the three Immortals. Three, out of the six that had originally been sent as your escort. A distraction, one that you could not have avoided, but that hardly keeps you from cursing the loss of precious minutes.
    You pop one of the lightly burned railguns into your hands with a quick flick of your foot, checking the weapon over as you -politely- request that Harry throw the light again. [Diplomacy 2+1+1] It's clear that he doesn't like taking orders (or requests) from you, but it's a sensible thing to do and now is not the time for a pissing contest.
    While Harry is retrieving the lamp for another forward toss, you advance at a quick walk. Speed is of the essence, but so is not getting numerous bloody holes.

---

Ashley Fey, Jordan Grey, Harry Nakamuno

Quote from: wolfchild on April 15, 2012, 05:10:53 pm

Continue Down the hallway aswell, Retrieve Light

    You advance with Jordan into the edge of the ring of light, motioning Harry to go back and get the light again. What you can't see can still hurt you, and you have no idea how much the darkness effects these things. Not for the first time in the last hour, you wish that one of your team had been loaded out with low-light implants.
    Tarran asks Harry for another light-throw, you don't countermand the request. It's not a bad idea, and letting the little captain recover some of his pride might smooth things over for later.
    Harry makes your shadow dance across the walls of the corridor as he picks up the stand light, hefting it once again for a javelin throw. [Harry Strength 3+1] It flies a decent distance, hitting the floor, [Lamp integrity 2][Luck 4] and flickering dangerously as it skids across the ground. It remains mercifully lit, illuminating a T-junction past the Mavaren gardens entrance, but you don't think that lamp is going to be up to much more throwing.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 14, 2012, 05:11:00 pm

Dom handed the papers over grumpily. "You should pay more attention, dude. I mean I could have shot you like ninety times while you were farting around on that computer. What did you find that was so interesting, anyway? Seven zettabytes of porn?" she said, perhaps a bit snarky in tone. On the other hand, given Taric's previous nonchalance about looking at porn, using porn to distract people on the subway - or so he'd said - and using touch-based porn to distract enemies, he did kind of have a track record...

     You shove the papers into Taric's hands with a touch more force than is strictly necessary, but if he'd wanted nice he could've paid attention.     
    You ask a few, mostly sarcastic, questions about what he found on the computer. His only response while he's looking through the papers you gave him is a noncommittal grunt; an expression that could either mean, "Oh no, I wouldn't stop to look at porn while we're surrounded by armored creatures that want to kill us", or "Of course I was looking at porn, what else would I be doing?".
   Jake hadn't gone red and sweaty yet though, -hell, he looked like he'd managed to fall asleep on the wall- so Taric probably hadn't spent all of his time looking at acrobatically flexible nudes on a ten foot glowing screen. [Stamina 4] (+8 Stamina)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 14, 2012, 03:21:18 pm

Look over the papers. Maybe that'll get dom off my case...

   You grudgingly accept the papers from Dominique, reading them and giving her the synopsis was better than a kick in the head, which was probably the alternative. The dim light of the holo-screens is difficult to read by, a factor which contributes heavily to your disbelief at the document's contents. The papers are out of order, but you're able to get the gist of the document from the page on top.
    You look at Dominique in a way that asks if she's serious about this. She raises an eyebrow and stares back, clearly stating that she is indeed serious about this. You shrug and thumb through to a random paper, reading aloud from the first complete sentence. " 'Halt demon, afore me and mine mighty steed slayeth thee upon the field of crimson battle!' challenged the shining knight as his charger reared, steel shod hooves flashing in the sunset. The twisted demon of pain and suffering laughed horribly in reply, its red-streaked form shaking like some immense and carnal pudding. 'No,' the demon hissed lustily, 'the maiden is mine, forever!'" You're forced to stop there as your scarcely veiled laughter gets the better of you. "Like an immense and carnal pudding," you repeat between chuckles as soon as you're able to speak again. "Who wrote this, and why was it worth beating me up over?"   

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 14, 2012, 11:26:08 pm

"Aaahhh God. I've gone to my previous memories in an attempt to do what caused me to find my shadow, it looks like. ...I'm going to repeat the process."
James willed the dream away rapidly like he had done before, trying to shatter the dreamscape precisely as before.

   You groan in pain as you peel your face off the floor, shifting your weight back onto your knees so you can at least kneel. You do your best to explain your theory of events to Her as she struggles her own way into a kneeling position. She mutters something in response that you can't quite hear as you focus on breaking this dream loose. You lack the ability to shoot a fungal arm off of someone's body, but you can at least try to get close. [Will 2]
   Your head twinges. You open your eyes. Same holding cell, same walls, same extremely pissed-off woman thing bound up beside you. If you were one for swearing you're sure you could come up with a couple of truly vile epithets fit for the situation, as it is you're forced to stare blankly. What now, you mentally ask whatever might be listening.
   Her struggling and your thoughts are interrupted by a faint humming from the door. If everything goes as before, then two armed men are about to enter the room. One of them is going to shoot Her, and then receive a call on his radio. Then the other one is going to try and shoot you.
    At least that simplifies the question of 'what now'.

---

Turn Recap
Taric is reading really bad fantasy
James is in an all too familiar situation
Tarran is looting
Dominique being read to
Ash is advancing

Jordan is advancing
Harry is hurling

The skirmishers are boarding an Elevator

Other Events
Lockdown Override for Elevator is initiated
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Weapon: Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:  Mid, Tarran, Jordan; Short, Ashley; Melee, Harry

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 150/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Dreamspace Knife
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/100
Charge: 99/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Three quarters charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 113/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Unsorted stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Unknown) 
Status: Personal Rooms.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 47/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 150/200)
Stamina: 54/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (48/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Facility Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/3281/newd22map.png)
Colored Line: Door, map continues this way
Colored Square: Map continues this way

Red: Locked
Yellow: Untried
Blue: Used Previously
Orange: Potentially Trapped, possibly locked.

(Lightness on the outside of the walls is the alpha layer having a bitch-fight with the shadow layer. Ignore it.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on April 23, 2012, 05:51:56 pm

"Right." Taric exclaimed as he threw the papers away. "Atleast I know the author of that that was send here as a prisoner, rather than as a staff member. Now please, Let me get back to going though the damn files..."

Hit the most recent inventory lists that this terminal has, whilst also attempting to bring up a "Map key" of some sorts to help me find the armouries.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on April 23, 2012, 06:18:43 pm

Without any evidence as to which way they went, Ash takes a deep breath, and follows the path  that seems best

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 06:21:52 pm

Wow, those Immortals were only carrying 2 clips for all of them? Talk about poorly armed.



"To the corner. Quickly, before anyone has a chance to ready themselves for us."

Sprint to the corner, but don't go around or past it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 23, 2012, 06:25:48 pm

Dom waited for Taric to get back into reading the inventory, then surreptitiously gathered up the papers and tried to figure out the correct order to start reading them in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 23, 2012, 06:33:59 pm

James was going to have to do what he had done last time, but he wasn't functioning as well as last time, and he had to do it quicker... "He's going to try to shoot you!" James went up at the armed men, breaking the bond or simply willing his way through them, and then taking the guns right out of the hands of the gunmen, once again ignoring the bullets that would inevitably come.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 06:45:45 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 06:21:52 pm

Wow, those Immortals were only carrying 2 clips for all of them? Talk about poorly armed.

One clip each, plus one in the gun. The not-quite-dead immortal is still carrying his clip, cell, and rifle.

Quote from: Taricus on April 23, 2012, 05:51:56 pm

"Right." Taric exclaimed as he threw the papers away. "Atleast I know the author of that that was send here as a prisoner, rather than as a staff member. Now please, Let me get back to going though the damn files..."

Hit the most recent inventory lists that this terminal has, whilst also attempting to bring up a "Map key" of some sorts to help me find the armouries.

Why would the author have been a prisoner?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on April 23, 2012, 06:48:57 pm

BAD WRITING!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 06:58:06 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 06:45:45 pm

One clip each, plus one in the gun.

You know, that sentence could be interpreted in a way that sounds like you're saying that 2 of them had nothing but a clip and only one had a rifle along with his clip. :P

Also, everyone has posted their action. Good god, that only took 40 minutes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 23, 2012, 07:15:14 pm

(Quick note that Dom's action is completely in-character. Even a badly written, heavy on the smut romance novel is still a romance novel. >.>)

Once she had the papers together, she answered Taric's question. "I couldn't read them, Tar. I can kinda sorta see in the dark, but not well enough to read by, and they were all stapled up on the wall. I thought they might be some techno-babble-bullshit, y'know, your kind of thing." She started reading them. At the very least, even if the author was a pretentious halfwit, it would be more interesting than standing around waiting for the hacker to finish what he was doing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 08:12:30 pm

Quote from: Taricus on April 23, 2012, 06:48:57 pm

BAD WRITING!

Just because you're a genius doesn't mean you know how to write, plus we already know that guy was on drugs.

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 06:58:06 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 06:45:45 pm

One clip each, plus one in the gun.

You know, that sentence could be interpreted in a way that sounds like you're saying that 2 of them had nothing but a clip and only one had a rifle along with his clip. :P

It could mean that, but I trust you people to be intelligent. One of the great things about B12, average IQ is way above par.

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I can kinda sorta see in the dark, but not well enough to read by

Just to clarify in case of confusion. The kinetic vision is like sonar, you can see variation in the surface of on object with relative ease (like the laser engraved plate at the entrance to the personnel quarters), but if an object is merely inked or chemically changed (Like the papers) there is only the barest change in its physical shape, thus making it nearly impossible to see with basic kinetics. You could identify a stamp (as in an embossed stamp, not an ink stamp), or even a signature if they pressed hard enough, but not a painting or a printed document.

 

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(Quick note that Dom's action is completely in-character. Even a badly written, heavy on the smut romance novel is still a romance novel. >.>)

I know, it's so awesomely Dom. Evil everywhere, no clue where you are or how to get out, your only aid is a meek guy who tried to shoot you plus a porn obsessed hacker, and your move is to read a bad romance novel.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 08:26:44 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 08:12:30 pm

One of the great things about B12, average IQ is way above par.

How do you know that for sure?  ;) I don't see an IQ statistic anywhere. For all you know we could be cavemen that simply managed to find internet and a computer. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 23, 2012, 08:29:24 pm

You know me. I aim to entertain the audience while remaining in-character. XD To be fair Dom's not worried about enemies since as far as she knows the surrounding area is pretty clear.

@Tarran: Stop quibbling. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 08:35:29 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 08:26:44 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 23, 2012, 08:12:30 pm

One of the great things about B12, average IQ is way above par.

How do you know that for sure?  ;) I don't see an IQ statistic anywhere. For all you know we could be cavemen that simply managed to find internet and a computer. :P

I've drifted through a lot of forums, believe me, the difference is noticeable.

Most people find this forum through the playing of Dwarf Fortress, and Dwarf Fortress tends to weed out the stupid, the easily frustrated, and the people with no ability to focus. Seriously, this forum is bliss. The average stupidity is low and the ban list is only a page long, not counting spambots of course.

Also, I'm pretty sure that there isn't a whole lot of difference in base intelligence between a caveman and your average citizen. Just a bit of a difference in tech level and education.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 23, 2012, 08:43:18 pm

Cue the Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer,

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 09:55:51 pm

"...Thus, Ms Uggy is guilty of murder."

"UGJECTION!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 23, 2012, 10:14:20 pm

Nope, it's a SNL reference.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 10:44:47 pm

I... didn't even know it was a reference at all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on April 30, 2012, 12:55:27 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on April 23, 2012, 06:21:52 pm

"To the corner. Quickly, before anyone has a chance to ready themselves for us."

Sprint to the corner, but don't go around or past it.

   [dex 5+1] You sprint to the corner of the intersection, outdistancing everyone in your rapid -and somewhat careless- charge to the next corner. You slide to a stop and flatten yourself against the wall, using the corner for cover as you peek around the edge. [Passive Kinetics 5+2] The other three immortals are there, holding James and waiting in front of a pair of mass transit elevators. The Immortals are loaded for close combat, short range suppression carbines in addition to a series of ridged spines growing out of their forearms. They look bulkier than the snipers, slower probably, but you doubt that bulk is just going to be puppy fat.
    Your observation is interrupted by the elevator closest to the Immortals chiming faintly, its heavy doors beginning to slide open with unfortunate speed.
   Now or never.

---

Ashley Fey, Jordan Grey, Harry Nakamuno

Quote from: wolfchild on April 23, 2012, 06:18:43 pm

Without any evidence as to which way they went, Ash takes a deep breath, and follows the path  that seems best

    Even with no indication of which way the rest of the immortals went, you're saved from guessing by Tarran dashing off ahead of you, apparently intent on something. He might not be the most agreeable soul, but the abilities of his group might lend him an edge in this situation. Besides, his guess is as good as yours.
    [Dex 2] [Jordan Dex 3] [Harry Dex 4-1] You start forwards, signalling Jordan and Harry to follow, but your foot catches on a chunk of burned chitin, the sudden difference in height throwing your balance sideways. You curse and stagger until you get your balance back, the slip wasn't serious, but it did cost you precious momentum.
    Jordan runs past as you start to build up momentum again. From his slightly off-beat gait you can tell that he's not exactly at his best on the shadowy -and oddly crunchy- terrain either.
     Harry, despite his encumbrance, is able to draw level with you after your slip. His momentum catching up to your acceleration.
    Jordan is, however, the only one of you to make it level with Tarran. Both yourself and Harry are just yards behind, but you've got a feeling that might still be too far to help.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 23, 2012, 07:15:14 pm

Once she had the papers together, she answered Taric's question. "I couldn't read them, Tar. I can kinda sorta see in the dark, but not well enough to read by, and they were all stapled up on the wall. I thought they might be some techno-babble-bullshit, y'know, your kind of thing." She started reading them. At the very least, even if the author was a pretentious halfwit, it would be more interesting than standing around waiting for the hacker to finish what he was doing.

  It's a little embarrassing when Taric ditches the papers as useless, and admittedly they weren't what you were expecting, but that doesn't mean they aren't going to be useful. You gather the papers off the floor where Taric let them drop, using the faint light from the hologram to attempt to sort the papers. [Observation 3] Between your psychic double vision and the limited light, It's headache inducing work. The presence of page numbers on most of the pieces of paper helps a great deal, and with a bit of work you're able to sort out about a third of the novel.
    With enough sorted to get a decent start, you sit down cross-legged on the metal floor of the room, keeping your back to the holo so you can read with its light.
    Within ten pages it is readily evident that the novel is terrible, unrealistic, and so mind numbingly cheesy that it makes part of your brain shut down to protect itself.
   It's best thing you've read in a long time.

(You're about a fourth of the way through the section that you have sorted.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 23, 2012, 05:51:56 pm

"Right." Taric exclaimed as he threw the papers away. "Atleast I know the author of that that was send here as a prisoner, rather than as a staff member. Now please, Let me get back to going though the damn files..."

Hit the most recent inventory lists that this terminal has, whilst also attempting to bring up a "Map key" of some sorts to help me find the armouries.

   You toss the papers aside as soon you're finished illustrating your point to Dominique, seriously, who on earth would read that trash? That question, however, gets readily answered when Dominique scoops up the fallen papers and begins to put them in order. Well, you've never accused her of having good taste.
   Though you'd never say as much out loud.
   With Dom occupied for the moment, you turn back to the task at hand. You had a thought before she started bludgeoning you, something that was actually kind of good...  Ah, yes.
   You nod to yourself as you wave up the system clearances, disabling most of the user interface safety regs so you can access the outdated files. [Mech 1 bonus negated] As you disable a safety block keyed to Technocrat data regulations the screens shimmer dangerously, images and numbers breaking apart into unreadable splinters as the emitters required for three-dimensional holographics fall out of sync.
    You frown in consternation at the unstable display. You have no idea why that just happened, and if the half 'e' that's trying to invade Dominique's head is any indication, the issue is getting worse by the second.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 23, 2012, 06:33:59 pm

James was going to have to do what he had done last time, but he wasn't functioning as well as last time, and he had to do it quicker... "He's going to try to shoot you!" James went up at the armed men, breaking the bond or simply willing his way through them, and then taking the guns right out of the hands of the gunmen, once again ignoring the bullets that would inevitably come.

   You yell out a warning to your fellow prisoner as the door slides open to admit the expected pair of guards. The taller of the two gives same humorless grin as last time, leering down at Her as he delivers the exact same speech as before. "Congratulations, the situation has chang-" [Blight melee 4-1 (mobility restricted) Vs Technocrat Figment 1 dodge 2]
   Well, it was the exact same speech until She managed to go from kneeling to shoulder checking his throat. [Blight Brawl 3+1] (Technocrat Figment 1 Hp -26] The technocrat staggers backwards, coughing and sputtering in surprise and pain. His partner freaks, clawing his pistol out of his holster and pointing it wildly at the escapee.
   Of course, that takes his focus well off of you. You focus on the cloth that binds your wrists, trying to make it disappear or phase your hands through it. [Will 1] You feel sick and cold, a minor, but perfect, echo of the feeling you got from the black tendrils touching you. (James Dreamspace HP -10) Pushing that feeling down, you take the more tried and true route of brute force. [Strength 4+1] You struggle against you bonds, roaring as you pull your arms out from behind your back and rip your bonds to shreds in the process. [Melee 3 Vs Technocrat Figment 2 dodge 2] You continue the motion, bringing your hands out from behind your back and bringing them together on either side of the surprised Technocrat's head. [Brawl 4+1]  (Technocrat Figment 2 Hp -27)  The guard jerks backwards, stumblingly back into the far wall and clutching his head.
   It's two on two now, hardly worse odds than you had the last time you went through this.

---

Turn Recap
Taric is really hit or miss
James is practicing near perfectly symmetrical Violence
Tarran is sprinting
Dominique reading
Ash is advancing

Jordan is with Tarran
Harry is advancing

Other Events
Skirmishers are boarding
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Skirmisher 1
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Fuath Riot Suppression Carbine (8/8)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Carrying James
Range: Mid to Tarran, Jordan. Long (occluded) to Harry, Ashley

Immortal Skirmisher 2
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Fuath Riot Suppression Carbine (8/8)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Carrying James
Range: Mid to Tarran, Jordan. Long (occluded) to Harry, Ashley

Immortal Skirmisher 3
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Fuath Riot Suppression Carbine (8/8)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Carrying James
Range: Mid to Tarran, Jordan. Long (occluded) to Harry, Ashley

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:  Mid to all

Spoiler: Enemies (James) (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Figment 1
Class: Poor Combat Figment
Health 24/50
Wearing: Black Technocrat Jumpsuit
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol (15/15)

Technocrat Figment 2
Class: Poor Combat Figment
Health 23/50
Wearing: Black Technocrat Jumpsuit
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol (15/15)

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 150/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Melee
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 92/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: More than half charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenades (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Personal Rooms.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 49/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 57/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on April 30, 2012, 01:02:21 pm

Question: What are the chances of me shooting past the corner and through the wall and hitting the elevator controls from here with my Ichneumon? What are the chances of a hit destroying the controls?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on April 30, 2012, 01:05:33 pm

Quote from: Tarran on April 30, 2012, 01:02:21 pm

Question: What are the chances of me shooting past the corner and through the wall and hitting the elevator controls from here with my Ichneumon? What are the chances of a hit destroying the controls?

With the ichneumon... Hmm, standard aimed shot penalty. -2 to your quickshot roll. (Plus additional modifiers)
It wouldn't stop them, but it would buy you some time. (Probably another 1d6 rounds for the Father to override the wrecked controls and fly by remote)

I like your style though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on April 30, 2012, 01:12:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 30, 2012, 01:05:33 pm

I like your style though.

Thanks. Surprisingly enough, that took very little time to think of.

Maybe I just have something against inanimate objects.

Also, heh, I am one over my encumbrance. Figures. I should quickly lose it in this combat assuming the clips actually weigh anything.



Thinking quickly, Tarran shoots at the elevator controls with his Ichneumon.



Oh dice gods, give me strength. You screwed me over at 90% odds yesterday, now it's time for good luck. That Dexterity roll for running doesn't really count.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on April 30, 2012, 01:20:11 pm

Get the computer operational again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on April 30, 2012, 01:24:12 pm

Quote

Also, heh, I am one over my encumbrance. Figures. I should quickly lose it in this combat assuming the clips actually weigh anything.

If it doesn't have a weight listed, assume it weighs nothing. You're still at 75-85% of earth gravity though, so you won't be encumbered until you enter a powered portion of the facility or until the moon's day cycle.

Ammunition almost always weighs pretty much nothing, largely because I was too damn lazy to calculate fractional pounds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2012, 01:46:05 pm

Dom continued reading with a rather cat-like grin on her face.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 30, 2012, 05:33:29 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2012, 01:46:05 pm

Dom continued reading with a rather cat-like grin on her face.

Yep, thanks for being useful Dom.

James snatched the pistol from the Technocrat's hands and then attempted to knock him out, whirling with a kick to the head.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on April 30, 2012, 06:01:46 pm

CAtch up

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2012, 06:34:48 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 30, 2012, 05:33:29 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2012, 01:46:05 pm

Dom continued reading with a rather cat-like grin on her face.

Yep, thanks for being useful Dom.

James snatched the pistol from the Technocrat's hands and then attempted to knock him out, whirling with a kick to the head.

I can't help you anyway, and I'm not going anywhere without Taric since going alone is probably suicide. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: PyroDesu on April 30, 2012, 06:56:10 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2012, 06:34:48 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 30, 2012, 05:33:29 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2012, 01:46:05 pm

Dom continued reading with a rather cat-like grin on her face.

Yep, thanks for being useful Dom.

James snatched the pistol from the Technocrat's hands and then attempted to knock him out, whirling with a kick to the head.

I can't help you anyway, and I'm not going anywhere without Taric since going alone is probably suicide. :P

You could at least share with that Technician dude that's with ya'll. Spread the cheese around a bit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2012, 06:57:46 pm

/me hisses at Pyro.

No one's taking mah badly-written romance novel!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on April 30, 2012, 07:32:42 pm

If the immortals put the suit on James, there are going to be
/me starts counting out loud
four. FOUR THINGS FIGHTING FOUR CONTROL OF JAMES'S MIND.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on April 30, 2012, 09:06:03 pm

Better yet, you could get a suit on you, and then someone could use Control on you. Putting it up to five things vying for control of your brain.

Mercies betide.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Zako on April 30, 2012, 09:33:05 pm

Dude, you have got to start improving your will rolls somehow. Your a strong dude, not a psychic, so use those muscles as much as possible!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on April 30, 2012, 10:30:15 pm

Quote from: Draignean on April 30, 2012, 09:06:03 pm

Better yet, you could get a suit on you, and then someone could use Control on you. Putting it up to five things vying for control of your brain.

Mercies betide.

I wonder if anything would be able to function at all with five things fighting for James' brain.

Random questions:

If a suit was put on James, would the fungus and the suit fight another?
If James wins, can he expect any rewards at all? (not looking for specifics, just yes or no).
Can James fight a suit in his mind if one is put on him, since he's already fighting the fungus?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2012, 12:30:55 pm

Hmm, it would appear I've been neglecting... STOP THAT DRAIGNEAN, OR I'LL SET YOUR CAT ON FIRE.

Quote

If a suit was put on James, would the fungus and the suit fight another?

Fight is the wrong word, but as long as James' brain was connected to the suit the fungus would be capable of spreading into the bio-suit's brain(s). Without empathetics (or Technocrat high-technology) "fighting" is almost impossible. I only say almost because anything is possible.

Quote

My head hurts, should I be worried?

Your condition is too vague to diagnose, it could be very minor, or you could die in the next five minutes. Just ignore it for now, if you start bleeding from your eyes/mouth/ears/nose or hearing phantom voices, then you should take a break from the computer and go outside.

Quote

If James wins, can he expect any rewards at all? (not looking for specifics, just yes or no).

Yes. But how much and what are entirely dependent upon how, and how well, he succeeds. He could also suffer debilitating status effects (like the matriarch) in addition to his reward.

Quote

MY COMPUTER IS COVERED WITH INSECTS!!!

Our time is up, the age of man is at an end, the era of the insect has arrived. Our only hope is to join the arachnid resistance forces.

Quote

Can James fight a suit in his mind if one is put on him, since he's already fighting the fungus?

Yes, but again, fight isn't exactly the right word. The fungus isn't exactly fighting James, at least not anymore than a tree is fighting a signpost as it grows through it.
Fighting the suit would be a very different war, one that the suit would be at a significant disadvantage to fight.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2012, 03:32:29 pm

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 38+19-3= 54
Ashley Fey: 72+7-6 = 73

Harry Nakamuno: 44+3-6 = 41
Jordan Grey: 94+6-3 = 97

Immortal Skirmisher 1: 69+7-4 = 72 (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)
Immortal Skirmisher 2: 43+7-4 = 46 (Action constrained to the slowest skirmisher)
Immortal Skirmisher 3: 4+7-4 = 7

Jordan Grey

  With Tarran already occupying the near corner position, Jordan [dex 4] dashes quickly across the mouth of the turnoff and sets himself up in the cover of the opposite corner. [Skirmisher Observation 2-1, 3-1, 4-1] The skirmishers, with the majority of their attention fixed on carrying James and watching the elevator doors, remain thankfully unaware of Jordan's shadow briefly flickering across the gap.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on April 30, 2012, 06:01:46 pm

Catch up

   [dex 3] The lightstand in corridor ahead of you hinders as much as it helps, it does keep you from running into a wall, but the light is also blinding if you look straight at it. You're still able to keep a fair pace on the crunchy-slick corridor, though you wonder briefly about just how many of the blasted ants you're killing in your pell-mell charge.
    You slow down as you reach Tarran, unlimbering your weapons and sliding in behind him as he raises that cannon of a rifle he insists on using. You're not exactly sure what he's intent on shooting, even if he manages to kill one of kidnappers with the first shot, there's still two more left to carry... Oh.
    He's not aiming at the immortals.

---

Tarran Smith

 

Quote from: Tarran on April 30, 2012, 01:12:40 pm

Thinking quickly, Tarran shoots at the elevator controls with his Ichneumon.

   Even you aren't good enough to kill three of these bastards with a single shot, maybe when you're less wounded, but not right now. With that in mind, you focus your aim just to the left of the elevator doors. You don't have enough time to do more the waggle the crosshair over the right area and hope for the best, but you've gotten lucky before.
   [Improbable aiming 3, no effect] [Quickshot 2+1-1-2] [Ricochet 5] (3 = Immortal 3) [Ricochet 4-1] (4 = Immortal 1) [Ricochet 3-2] (No hit) [5-3] (No hit) You know the instant you pull the trigger that your angle was too sharp, and your fear is confirmed when the sabot gouges a sparking hole in the wall and ricochets instead of penetrating. The hard sabot breaks up from the angular impact, metal shards bouncing through the corridor and eliciting sharp growls of surprise and pain from the assembled immortals. (Immortal 3 Armor - 18) (Immortal 1 Armor -18)   
   You've gotten their attention, and you seemed to have scratched their armor. Not exactly your intention.

---

Harry Nakamuno

    [Dex 4] Harry pounds steadily behind Ashley, catching up to her and flattening against the wall just as Tarran lets loose a thunderous blast from his ichneumon. The big man checks the magazine on his over-sized SMG as the immortal's growl from around the corridor, quietly lamenting the decision to give both grenades to Jordan.


---

Immortal Skirmishers

The immortals ignore the minor wounds inflicted by the shrapnel, stepping into the elevator as one and setting their precious burden down inside. It was done, some had been lost, and injuries had been sustained, but it had been done. The lead skirmished pressed one of the control panels in the elevator, letting the doors close slowly as the elevator's magnetic rails began to hum with energy.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 30, 2012, 01:46:05 pm

Dom continued reading with a rather cat-like grin on her face.

   [observation 5] You read quite a lot back earth, at least by maintenance worker standards, and the overblown prose of this tale of chivalric romance makes for quick work. To say that the novel was fluff would be an insult to most fluff fiction, this was the cotton candy of fluff. Terrible for you, wholly synthetic, tasting strongly of dye, and yet somehow still enjoyable.
   Jake is now very definitely snoring, it's actually kind of impressive considering that he's still mostly vertical against the wall. Man definitely used to be maintenance or a similar track, Dominique had seen career workers who rested like that, one or two who could even do it without the wall and keep their eyes open.
   Taric is cursing about something, but now that you've got something interesting it's your turn to ignore him. Turnabout is fair play and all that.
   [Stamina 3] (Stamina maxed, 9+9 / 5 = 4 health regenerated)

(You're almost done with this section, you will probably finish next turn unless you sort more papers)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on April 30, 2012, 01:20:11 pm

Get the computer operational again.

   You wave your hands around, trying to catch a sensor and make the system pull up an auxiliary safe menu. The trouble is that with the projectors out of focus, the sweet-spot sensors are out of focus. This, much to your chagrin, forces you to wander about the room and wave your arms about, hoping to trip a node and find a spot where you can do some work.
   [Mechanical 5+1] You nearly have to put your fingers up Jake's slumbering nose, but after a bit of gesticulatory meandering you're able to find the roving interface point.  Moving quickly before the spot moves again, you pull up a failsafe emitter series. They aren't capable of rendering three-dimensional images, but they should be enough to find the mistake you made in the beginning.
   [Mechanical 2+1] The problem, however, is not readily evident. You re-enable the security clusters you picked out, but the primary emitters continue to drift. You really wish you could have worked with more holographics than this, but those things are expensive.
   A pity you've undoubtedly voided this one's warranty.

---

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 77+0 = 77
Blight: 9+2 = 11

Technocrat Figment 1 28+3 = 31
Technocrat Figment 2 49+3 = 52

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 30, 2012, 05:33:29 pm

James snatched the pistol from the Technocrat's hands and then attempted to knock him out, whirling with a kick to the head.

    [Melee 4+1, James Strength 4+1, Vs Technocrat Figment strength 2] You lunge for the freaked Technocrat's pistol, ripping it out of his hands while he's still stunned. [Melee 5 Vs Dodge 1] He splutters in surprise as you take his pistol away, though that ends quickly when you place your foot into his face. [Brawl 4+1+1+2] [Confirm Critical 3 Vs 2, critical confirmed]  His head crunches solidly under your boot, whipping backwards under the force of your kick until the popping cracks of damaged bone migrate explosively to the base of his neck. Running on momentum, the thug's body smashes back into the cell wall, then bounces boneless to the floor. One down...
    The Technocrat dealing with the hellcat swears hoarsely, throwing a haymaker into Her gut. [Figment Melee 4 Vs Blight Dodge 1-1] The heavy punch makes her fold over in pain, her bonds keeping her from dodging with anything close to effectiveness. [Brawl 3+1+2] [Confirm Critical 3 Vs 4, confirm failed.] (Blight -42 HP)
     She coughs and gasps for air, staggering backwards under the bonebreaking force of the punch in her gut. This, however, is a woman that you've blasted with a shotgun, being punched in the gut is nothing more than an inconvenience to her. The figment steps forwards, his fist raised to deliver to a crushing blow to Her head. Blight waited until he was already pulling back before she moved, [Melee 5-1+1 Vs Dodge 3] dropping to the floor and spinning one of her legs into the back of the Technocrat's knee. [Brawl 3+1+1] (Figment 1 Hp -29) His legs flew out from under him as Her kick landed, bringing the back of his head into contact with the floor with a sickening crack.
    He didn't move after that.

---

Turn Recap
Taric is fixing things... sorta
James is kicking ass
Tarran is ricocheting
Dominique reading
Ash is advanced

Jordan is running around
Harry is advanced

Other Events
Skirmishers have boarded and are leaving. Last turn to interact.
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Skirmisher 1
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (182/200)
Weapon: Fuath Riot Suppression Carbine (8/8)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Carrying James
Range: Mid to Tarran, Jordan, Harry, Ashley

Immortal Skirmisher 2
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Fuath Riot Suppression Carbine (8/8)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Carrying James
Range: Mid to Tarran, Jordan, Harry, Ashley

Immortal Skirmisher 3
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (182/200)
Weapon: Fuath Riot Suppression Carbine (8/8)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Carrying James
Range: Mid to Tarran, Jordan, Harry, Ashley

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: Loot (James) (click to show/hide)

Black Technocrat Jumpsuit x2
Satyr Light Pistol (15/15) x1

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 108/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Melee
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 92/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: More than half charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants (Active), Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Personal Rooms.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 49/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (0/1, 20lbs, 0 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x2 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 57/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 18/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

   
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 09, 2012, 03:37:21 pm

Dominique finishes the stack she's on, then goes back to sorting.

(Easy actions for the last few turns. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2012, 03:42:24 pm

Oh no, James! Nooo! I missed!

...On the bright side, at least I hit the Immortals without even trying. :P That unusual upgrade was definitely worth it.



Does my character know the Immortals are in the elevator, or no?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2012, 03:43:49 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 09, 2012, 03:37:21 pm

Dominique finishes the stack she's on, then goes back to sorting.

(Easy actions for the last few turns. :P)

Yeah, sorry. I've been thinking about making something special happen to you. Turns have been coming a little slowly recently, and I apologize, you shouldn't have to wait eight days for the result of a nothing action that Taricus' presence is forcing you to make.

DAMN YOU TARICUS!

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2012, 03:42:24 pm

Oh no, James! Nooo! I missed!

...On the bright side, at least I hit the Immortals without even trying. :P That unusual upgrade was definitely worth it.



Does my character know the Immortals are in the elevator, or no?

Yes, you're able to see, enough that you don't even take an accuracy penalty for darkness.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2012, 03:51:19 pm

What are my chances of getting to the elevator in time before it closes?

What kind of effect would jamming the Artemis in the elevator door do assuming I get there?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 09, 2012, 03:55:08 pm

(Despite the risks of going solo, I am thinking of ditching his ass. :P He doesn't need anyone to watch his back right now anyway.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2012, 03:57:18 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2012, 03:51:19 pm

What are my chances of getting to the elevator in time before it closes?

What kind of effect would jamming the Artemis in the elevator door do assuming I get there?

You could get there on a 3 or a 4, you could get there and act on a 5 or a 6. The elevator, like most elevators, is equipped with sensors that keep it from closing on people. Thus, if you attempted to jam something between the doors, the doors would open back up.

I would take this moment to remind you that those guys are all armed for close range combat, and getting that close and personal with a rifleman build and 24 HP isn't exactly good odds.

REMEMBER THOU ART MORTAL!
   REMEMBER THOU ART MORTAL!
      REMEMBER THOU ART MORTAL!

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 09, 2012, 03:55:08 pm

(Despite the risks of going solo, I am thinking of ditching his ass. :P He doesn't need anyone to watch his back right now anyway.)

You're the best type for it, high endurance, decent weapon set, good command of psionics. Not advocating it, but it might not kill you outright.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on May 09, 2012, 04:01:23 pm

Find those primary emmiters and get them up and running.

Hey, I was going to leave after I got the damn mapkeys and such, so SC brought this on himself!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 09, 2012, 04:02:12 pm

(Eh, might as well do it. Changing my action, going to strikethrough the last one.)

Seeing Taric was still absorbed with the computer and probably would be for a long time, Dominique decided to resume scouting around and went back into the tunnels, then out the other room and tried the door to see if she could open it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2012, 04:13:42 pm

Urgh...

Things are looking bad for James. I don't think I can reasonably save him in time without risking my life. Sorry, Powder.

Also, speaking of James, you horribly messed up a spoiler tag. His "Initiative" spoiler swallowed up 1/3 of the turn.



Reload my Ichneumon completely. "Damn it, they're getting away! If any of you has any ideas, do it now while we still have a chance!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 09, 2012, 04:35:52 pm

Quote

Also, speaking of James, you horribly messed up a spoiler tag. His "Initiative" spoiler swallowed up 1/3 of the turn.

Not horribly messed, just an inverted bracket. Fix'd.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 09, 2012, 05:02:00 pm

That's not why I called it "Horribly messed up": I called it messed up because it omnomnommed on a fricking third of the turn. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 11, 2012, 11:21:08 am

Wolfchild, Powder, Post damnit. I'm attempting to turn over a new leaf and I can't do it without your actions!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 11, 2012, 02:12:51 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 11, 2012, 11:21:08 am

Wolfchild, Powder, Post damnit. I'm attempting to turn over a new leaf and I can't do it without your actions!

I think I might see what you're trying to do there. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 11, 2012, 10:59:38 pm

Computer prooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooobleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeems
James turns to the blight and jokes around. "So you're perfectly capable of repeatedly stabbing me, but suddenly a mind thing knocks you across the room. Whatever" He shrugs and decides to explore the area.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 14, 2012, 12:20:38 am

Alright, Wolfchild has forced me into doing something that I have almost never done. Actually PMing someone to tell them to get their fannies over here.

Should Wolf continue to not reply in a timely manner, I shall (1) pluck out his eyes, and (2) use dice to decide his action. Or I'll consult a spiritlevel, either way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 14, 2012, 01:20:39 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 14, 2012, 12:20:38 am

Alright, Wolfchild has forced me into doing something that I have almost never done.

Lucky.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on May 15, 2012, 05:19:32 pm

Hack into the controlls, and make the elevator come back to this floor

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Zako on May 15, 2012, 05:24:24 pm

Looks like you get to keep your eyeballs for now...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 15, 2012, 05:38:38 pm

Quote from: Zako on May 15, 2012, 05:24:24 pm

Looks like you get to keep your eyeballs for now...

Hrmph. I said a timely manner, for all any of you know that could have been five minutes. He probably needs his eyes to see the computer though, and progressively useless punishment does nobody any good. _{I'll just build a house in his skull, that'll show him. It'll be sticky in there though... SO MUCH GOO! WHY, WHY ARE ALL THE BRAINS MADE OF GOO?}

Anyway, Sheogorath induced madness aside, I'm going to fire up some music and start on the turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 15, 2012, 07:58:49 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 09, 2012, 04:13:42 pm

Reload my Ichneumon completely. "Damn it, they're getting away! If any of you has any ideas, do it now while we still have a chance!"

   "Damn it, they're getting away! If any of you has any ideas, do it now while we still have a chance!" You snarl as you reload the Ichneumon, snapping another round into the breach and slotting the other into the speedloader. That, however, is the limit of your productive effort. If you had a longer field of battle you would be able to fight these immortals outside their effective range, but the short hallway and awkward angle are forcing you to play their game. A game that you can't ante into without killing yourself in the process.

---

Immortal Skirmishers

  Tarran's question is answered as the elevator door closes smoothly and unchallenged, letting the immortals and their captive fall deeper into the complex. Aside from James' irregular breathing and the whispering hum of the falling elevator, all is in silence. A victory. The fallen brothers would be reborn, and with their prize The Father would awaken those that still slept.
   As it should be.
---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on May 15, 2012, 05:19:32 pm

Hack into the controlls, and make the elevator come back to this floor

   As soon as the elevator doors close, you sprint over to the control panel for the elevator. It's fairly standard, a button for up, a button for down, and a keycard slot for special accesses. On a less hurried day you might have employed a gentler tactic, but right now you have neither the time nor the inclination to be gentle.
   You slam a good three inches of metal alloy from your duelist implant into the panel's maintenance lock, cutting and levering open the control face with crude efficiency. [Mech 2] The poor light from the distant lamp doesn't help matters, but you seriously don't like the look of this system. It's bare bones, designed to accept a single signal with a possible modifier from the special access port. You could send an elevator call, but it wouldn't take effect until the current trip had been completed, and that's assuming that the 'person' controlling the actual brain of this system didn't just cut your signal out entirely. Actually running an override from here seems almost impossible.
   Harry and Jordan Jog in behind you, but they know well enough to not interrupt you when you're working. The two of them hang back, waiting for an order, or a miracle.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 09, 2012, 04:01:23 pm

Find those primary emmiters and get them up and running.

    Normal people would probably be crazy to attempt to manually refocus a damaged holographic display, but you've never been normal. [Mech 3+1-1] It goes... alright. The emergency display doesn't give you a lot of control to the actual holographic hardware, just a focusing system that was just meant to adjust how close the screen objects appeared to the user.
    It's tedious and time consuming work, but you isolate each of the eight primary emitters and manually readjust their focal points individually. The end result is hardly perfect, it's a dim and distorted display compared to its former crisp brightness, but it will work. In theory.
   Of course, in theory, this error shouldn't have happened in the first place.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 09, 2012, 04:02:12 pm

Seeing Taric was still absorbed with the computer and probably would be for a long time, Dominique decided to resume scouting around and went back into the tunnels, then out the other room and tried the door to see if she could open it.

    You find a good stopping place in your little novel just before the point where you're going to have start sorting pages again; it's a love scene so very badly written that you aren't entirely sure who is making love to whom. It's terrible, and you almost can't resist reading more, but you need to pace yourself.
   You're completely unsurprised to find Taric still on the computer when you get up from the floor. You tell him you're leaving, but he doesn't even twitch an eyeball your direction. You almost feel a little bad about leaving him, but he can take care of himself. Besides, he knew Jake was there through a metal wall, he'll probably pick up on someone trying to kill him. At least, you're fairly sure he would.
   Slipping back down into the maintenance corridor only takes a moment, and you're familiar enough with the short route that you don't even have to wait for your eyes to adjust from normal light to psionic vision before you climb back out into the druggy-writer's private display room. This time you ignore the display cases, heading straight for the door to the outside hall. With the door in the other room all glowy, and with the iris in cuisinart configuration, this might be your best bet to get back out into the personnel hallways.
    You squeeze the handle and try to slide the door, but it is, as expected, locked. These doors had already been checked from the outside and they'd been just as locked then. [luck 4] This one, however, only has the manual interior lock engaged. You graze the unlocking stud with your knuckle, and the door emits a pleasing click as its interior restraining bolt slides free. You try the door again, and this time the door opens smoothly, letting you out into the southern wing of the personnel quarters. At least now you're able to meet back up with Tarran.
   And maybe beat some sense into him.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 11, 2012, 10:59:38 pm

James turns to the blight and jokes around. "So you're perfectly capable of repeatedly stabbing me, but suddenly a mind thing knocks you across the room. Whatever" He shrugs and decides to explore the area.

   She gives you a dirty look in response to your jibe. "Shut up."
   "Witty," you respond dryly, already walking out of the cell.  It's pretty much as you remember, no, scratch that, it's exactly as you remember. You're back in the holding cells in the facility that Tarran and his team escaped from. The hallway extends left and right outside your cell, and numerous other cell doors line both sides. The left hall terminates in the offices for the prison staff. The right hall leads up into the main of the facility. You also know, from experience, that the hall on the right will lead up to a Technocrat thug and an easily pissed off trooper.
    Behind you, She has already picked up the remaining pistol, keeping it low and read as she follows you.

---


Turn Recap
Taric is fixing things, again, sorta
James is finding out what he already knew
Tarran is reloading
Dominique opening new doors to old places
Ash is stabbing inanimate objects ineffectually

Jordan is with Ash
Harry is with Ash

Other Events
Skirmishers have left and are descending.
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (Mid Distant to Tarran's group) (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 108/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 15/15
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 94/100
Charge: 97/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Primary Staff quarters.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: More than half charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Southern Personnel Wing.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 51/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 24/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status:  Primary Staff quarters, Hall.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 60/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 18/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

   

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on May 15, 2012, 08:08:02 pm

Well then, if the person cannot be saved, at least his captors can die with him, Force open the door, and sever the elevator cable

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on May 15, 2012, 08:10:10 pm

See if I can't clear up the display, then get the information I wanted off of it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 15, 2012, 08:11:22 pm

"Hey, Boss! Where the fuck are ya?" Dominique yelled. If she got a response, she'd try to follow his voice to his location.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Zako on May 15, 2012, 08:11:53 pm

Have you thought about just climbing down the shaft after the elevator by using the cable? If you can find something to slow your decent, then that would work great.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 15, 2012, 08:22:55 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 15, 2012, 08:08:02 pm

Well then, if the person cannot be saved, at least his captors can die with him, Force open the door, and sever the elevator cable

DUDE! NOT COOL!



"Down here, you traitor! Get here on the double, James has been taken by the Immortals!"

Walk to Ash and watch to see what she is doing. If she tries to cut the cable, stop her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 15, 2012, 11:44:32 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 15, 2012, 08:08:02 pm

Well then, if the person cannot be saved, at least his captors can die with him, Force open the door, and sever the elevator cable

There isn't a cable, the elevator (as I'm pretty sure I've said once or twice, but perhaps not) is on magnetic rails, with one rail on each corner. There's no cable to sever.

EDIT:

Quote from: Tarran on May 15, 2012, 08:22:55 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on May 15, 2012, 08:08:02 pm

Well then, if the person cannot be saved, at least his captors can die with him, Force open the door, and sever the elevator cable

DUDE! NOT COOL!

Well, she has a big ass bodyguard to help her... Both of which have traits assigned to make them nigh-impossible to subvert without mindbreaking torture, or the exact right incentive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on May 16, 2012, 01:02:06 am

Ok magnetics then I thought they were going up not down
Attempt to interfere with the electromagnets so that the carriage will halt, then follow it down carefully

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 01:14:03 am

Quote from: wolfchild on May 16, 2012, 01:02:06 am

Ok magnetics then I thought they were going up not down

What up? And I mean that in the "What additional up can be gained?" sense , not "How are you?" sense.

Quote from: wolfchild on May 16, 2012, 01:02:06 am

Attempt to interfere with the electromagnets so that the carriage will halt

With a what?

Are we talking, force open the door, leap daringly out onto the elevator shaft wall, and attempt to use your mechanical skills to interfere with a rail while hanging on for dear life.

Or are we talking, force open the door, then shoot bullets out of our guns until we hit something important.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 02:23:46 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 15, 2012, 11:44:32 pm

Well, she has a big ass bodyguard to help her... Both of which have traits assigned to make them nigh-impossible to subvert without mindbreaking torture, or the exact right incentive.

But certainly they have the heart to not kill a friend without being told why by their leader, right? Or are they cold hearted robots just pretending to be semi-human?

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 01:14:03 am

What up? And I mean that in the "What additional up can be gained?" sense , not "How are you?" sense.

Methinks you misread what he said.

He said that he thought the guys in the elevator were going up, and not down.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 01:14:03 am

Are we talking, force open the door, leap daringly out onto the elevator shaft wall, and attempt to use your mechanical skills to interfere with a rail while hanging on for dear life.

I must say dear sir that is a very bad idea.

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Or are we talking, force open the door, then shoot bullets out of our guns until we hit something important.

This also is a very bad idea.

Draignean: GM of Bad Ideas.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 07:50:20 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 02:23:46 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 15, 2012, 11:44:32 pm

Well, she has a big ass bodyguard to help her... Both of which have traits assigned to make them nigh-impossible to subvert without mindbreaking torture, or the exact right incentive.

But certainly they have the heart to not kill a friend without being told why by their leader, right? Or are they cold hearted robots just pretending to be semi-human?

They are soldiers. "Why" is something to discuss when you're a great deal more drunk and none of your COs are in the room.  Powder is a threat, even passively. He is supplies in enemy hands.

Short Version: Yes, they'll kill him.

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 02:23:46 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 01:14:03 am

What up? And I mean that in the "What additional up can be gained?" sense , not "How are you?" sense.

Methinks you misread what he said.

He said that he thought the guys in the elevator were going up, and not down.

I don't believe that I did misunderstand. My wonder relates to where he thought the immortals were going. What up there even was in the elevator shaft for them to use.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 01:14:03 am

Are we talking, force open the door, leap daringly out onto the elevator shaft wall, and attempt to use your mechanical skills to interfere with a rail while hanging on for dear life.

I must say dear sir that is a very bad idea.
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I never said it was a good one, though anytime I use the phrase "for dear life" in any plan I suggest, it's probably a bad idea.

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 02:23:46 am

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Or are we talking, force open the door, then shoot bullets out of our guns until we hit something important.

This also is a very bad idea.

Draignean: GM of Bad Ideas.

That's a little redundant now, don't you think? It should probably just be substituted for GM by itself.

More seriously, a bad idea is only a bad idea when you fail, otherwise it's known as a heroic gambit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on May 16, 2012, 09:37:18 am

I thought the immortals were going in the non existent up direction because i suck at reading apparently, and i was more thinking Harry's staggershock implants, electronic shocks tend to interfere with electro-magnets

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 09:43:42 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 07:50:20 am

They are soldiers. "Why" is something to discuss when you're a great deal more drunk and none of your COs are in the room.  Powder is a threat, even passively. He is supplies in enemy hands.

Short Version: Yes, they'll kill him.

Wow, they are cold. Possibly colder than me, Dom, James, or Taric.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 07:50:20 am

More seriously, a bad idea is only a bad idea when you fail, otherwise it's known as a heroic gambit.

"Jumping out of a spaceship in space with no parachute and a thin vacuum suit, glancing off of enemy ships while planting explosives on them while under fire from them, sliding down a mountain to slow down my fall, and landing in a lake to stop my fall is only a bad idea when it fails."

Right... :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 10:09:33 am

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 09:43:42 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 07:50:20 am

They are soldiers. "Why" is something to discuss when you're a great deal more drunk and none of your COs are in the room.  Powder is a threat, even passively. He is supplies in enemy hands.

Short Version: Yes, they'll kill him.

Wow, they are cold. Possibly colder than me, Dom, James, or Taric.

Colder than Taric? Surely you must be joking, Mr. Smith.

Anyone can kill in cold blood, given the motivation. Ash's team are working on both revenge and desperation, and they're up against something much Much bigger than they are.

The psychological damage from killing another human being is mitigated by justification, motivation, training, and distance.

Plus there was that time you shoved a SMG in the face of a Technocrat who was about as much threat as a happy puppy. I don't think you can call morality on this.


(As an interesting aside on the morality of homicide, there is a book called "On Killing" that you might enjoy.)

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 09:43:42 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 07:50:20 am

More seriously, a bad idea is only a bad idea when you fail, otherwise it's known as a heroic gambit.

"Jumping out of a spaceship in space with no parachute and a thin vacuum suit, glancing off of enemy ships while planting explosives on them while under fire from them, sliding down a mountain to slow down my fall, and landing in a lake to stop my fall is only a bad idea when it fails."

Right... :P

Damn straight, if you succeed on that you're awesome beyond all belief. It's just the odds against your survival are unimaginably high.

Heroic Gambit doesn't preclude bad idea, it merely overrides it.

Quote from: wolfchild on May 16, 2012, 09:37:18 am

I thought the immortals were going in the non existent up direction because i suck at reading apparently, and i was more thinking Harry's staggershock implants, electronic shocks tend to interfere with electro-magnets

That would probably work temporarily, but would still require a great deal of dangerous leaning just to contact the near pair of rails.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 11:12:54 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 10:09:33 am

Plus there was that time you shoved a SMG in the face of a Technocrat who was about as much threat as a happy puppy. I don't think you can call morality on this.

Really? When was this? I can't seem to remember. ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 16, 2012, 11:24:06 am

Probably near the start, when you were a terrorist instead of a rebel like we all are now. :P Maybe it was the guy Taric was trying to get you to shoot, Peter I think?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 11:33:43 am

What? When was I not a rebel? My character has always been resisting the technocrats. Which is the first and second definition of rebel.

And I'm not sure it was Peter, was it? Do you have the post or something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 16, 2012, 11:40:51 am

Obviously you don't understand jokes based on semantics. :P Before we all joined the Unchained, the other characters (aka 'normal/average' citizens, despite their quirks) would have seen Smith as a terrorist; now that they're all on the same side, they're just rebels. And no, I don't have the post. That's why I said 'probably near the start' and 'I think his name was Peter.'

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 12:00:15 pm

But... I'm pretty sure I was always with the Unchained from the start of the game. I picked the Freedom Fighter profession.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 12:36:42 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 11:12:54 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 10:09:33 am

Plus there was that time you shoved a SMG in the face of a Technocrat who was about as much threat as a happy puppy. I don't think you can call morality on this.

Really? When was this? I can't seem to remember. ???

The one Trol had brainlocked. You just put him down at the end of the fight.

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 12:00:15 pm

But... I'm pretty sure I was always with the Unchained from the start of the game. I picked the Freedom Fighter profession.

SC is right, Freedom Fighter isn't the same as Unchained. Freedom Fighters are independents, the Unchained are a (mostly) unified force. You have been on friendly terms since the beginning, and they would have been more than happy to let something fall off the back of a truck for you, but you weren't one of them.
Hell, even now you've got a fairly sporadic track record as an undercaptain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 02:23:05 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 12:36:42 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 11:12:54 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 10:09:33 am

Plus there was that time you shoved a SMG in the face of a Technocrat who was about as much threat as a happy puppy. I don't think you can call morality on this.

Really? When was this? I can't seem to remember. ???

The one Trol had brainlocked. You just put him down at the end of the fight.

At the tower with... Dwarmin, or whoever was the boss? That fight?

He did shoot at us, did he not?

I believe killing someone who tried to kill us and could possibly attempt to again if we let him isn't that bad of a moral decision.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 12:36:42 pm

SC is right, Freedom Fighter isn't the same as Unchained. Freedom Fighters are independents, the Unchained are a (mostly) unified force. You have been on friendly terms since the beginning, and they would have been more than happy to let something fall off the back of a truck for you, but you weren't one of them.
Hell, even now you've got a fairly sporadic track record as an undercaptain.

Ah, you might want to clarify that in the first post then. Because these bits:

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...The Unchained: The common name for the freedom fighters...

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...Freedom Fighter
Background: Okay, you aren't really the most important member of your organization... ...and the Unchained only need to call and you'll answer.
Affiliation: -2 Technocrats, +2 the Unchained

Can cause people to end up with untrue conclusions such as mine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 16, 2012, 03:38:20 pm

Oh, really I thought Freedom Fighter was Unchained, and thats why I put April as an Unchained in her waitlist app.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:07:42 pm

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I believe killing someone who tried to kill us and could possibly attempt to again if we let him isn't that bad of a moral decision.

A bit before the tower, four person ambush when Saun was still alive. Man was helpless, so the kill is still cold blood.  Not that I disagree with you, I just would have waited until he was of no more use.
Which is probably a bit colder.

But hey, I killed James' friend by having a psionic torturer torment his mind until the man chewed through his own wrists. There probably isn't any doubt left that I'm a cold bastard.

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    ...The Unchained: The common name for the freedom fighters...

    ...Freedom Fighter
    Background: Okay, you aren't really the most important member of your organization... ...and the Unchained only need to call and you'll answer.
    Affiliation: -2 Technocrats, +2 the Unchained

It's tomaeto tomahto for the most part. Though I can understand the misconception, the faction post and the name on the profession sheet did tend to link the two up. More plainly, all Unchained are freedom fighters, but not all freedom fighters are Unchained, that, however, would be semantics to the general public.

Of course, I think the part about the drinking and throwing crap in maintenance kinda makes it plain that you aren't part of any real group, particularly in addition to the last line.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 04:19:44 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:07:42 pm

Of course, I think the part about the drinking and throwing crap in maintenance kinda makes it plain that you aren't part of any real group,

What, so you're saying there can't be some losers on groups that do just that? :P

In addition, that could also mean that a group is just laying low. Especially if that group likely does not have the firepower to take on their enemies.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:07:42 pm

particularly in addition to the last line.

It could just mean that you're a sleeper, part-time member, or a member that only comes when they are in need.



Finally, the most important part is the part that it says "Okay, you aren't really the most important member of your organization" in the first line, which makes it sound as if you are part of a real group.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:53:53 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 04:19:44 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:07:42 pm

Of course, I think the part about the drinking and throwing crap in maintenance kinda makes it plain that you aren't part of any real group,

What, so you're saying there can't be some losers on groups that do just that? :P

In addition, that could also mean that a group is just laying low. Especially if that group likely does not have the firepower to take on their enemies.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:07:42 pm

particularly in addition to the last line.

It could just mean that you're a sleeper, part-time member, or a member that only comes when they are in need.

Finally, the most important part is the part that it says "Okay, you aren't really the most important member of your organization" in the first line, which makes it sound as if you are part of a real group.

Everyone in the Unchained is laying low, it's not exactly as if you can do anything else. However, Consumption of monitored substances and civil disturbance/littering isn't the way to do it.

Part-time? There is no such thing as a part-time revolutionary, they aren't union.  ;D Sleepers... well, anyone who would be a sleeper would probably be far too important for you to start as. The unchained are weak as a baby's breath back earth, loose nets of freedom fighters, sympathetic workers, and malcontents that don't actually have any ties outnumber the official group many times over.

Organization was probably too strong a word, but "your Commune" just didn't have the right ring to it. :P Eh, it's a preference thing.  I word my statements and descriptions loosely. Had I not, Powder probably wouldn't have put his reserve character in as an unchained, a faction which he can join at start now because our protagonists are on good terms.

Interpret as you will, anytime two people take a look at something worth seeing they'll come away with two different impressions. I've attempted, with varying degrees of quality, to craft a future for you to look into. What you see is (roughly) what I meant you to see, but that doesn't make it the same thing I saw when I made it.
Better for everyone to live in their own dream than to force you to live strictly mine.

Of course, when it comes down to things that effect what you can or cannot do, then things have to get a little sharper for sanity's sake. But, for the most part, (unless you notice a plot hole, then you should run around screaming) the ambiguity is yours to determine the kilter of. Asking m  you the viewpoint of the writer, and that is necessarily limited viewpoint.
Not to say that I don't enjoy answering questions.  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 05:52:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:53:53 pm

However, Consumption of monitored substances and civil disturbance/littering isn't the way to do it.

Bah humbug. That is a lie. :P

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:53:53 pm

Sleepers... well, anyone who would be a sleeper would probably be far too important for you to start as.

Why is anything too important for us to start out as? From what I've seen it doesn't matter who you are... you're fricking going to go to goddamn Epsilon Eridani whether you like it or not--regardless of how hard you fight or who you are--where your importance back on earth has little meaning besides a bit of flavor text. Unless you managed to find something interesting. But then again, you don't have to find anything interesting to be a sleeper, right?

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:53:53 pm

I word my statements and descriptions loosely. Had I not, Powder probably wouldn't have put his reserve character in as an unchained, a faction which he can join at start now because our protagonists are on good terms.

You could have just edited the first post and got the same results. I'm just saying. A little effort could achieve the same results without causing confusion.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 04:53:53 pm

Interpret as you will, anytime two people take a look at something worth seeing they'll come away with two different impressions.

Yes. But it's the extent of the difference that matters. As it stands, your impression was significantly distanced from mine on major points. In my opinion, it's generally better if they're only somewhat distanced or not distanced at all on major points. Minor points are okay to be significantly distanced. Major, not so much in my opinion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 06:31:06 pm

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Why is anything too important for us to start out as? From what I've seen it doesn't matter who you are... you're fricking going to go to goddamn Epsilon Eridani whether you like it or not--regardless of how hard you fight or who you are--where your importance back on earth has little meaning besides a bit of flavor text. Unless you managed to find something interesting. But then again, you don't have to find anything interesting to be a sleeper, right?

    Making someone important, or even giving you any status whatsoever among the Unchained, gives you a reason to side with them. I don't want that. In a sense anyone who is sympathetic is a sleeper for the cause, but a true sleeper agent, someone who knows who they're really working for, would have to be fairly powerful to resist being read. (Do remember the psychics. If the Unchained tried to sow sleepers without considerable empathetic talent, the entire operation could destroy itself and more within weeks.)
     Flavor text, my friend, is everything. Without it there is no story. Actions do not define us, they may shape us, but they do not define us. How we feel about our actions, our motivation, our ability to deal with the aftermath, that is what defines who we are. Harry not hesitating before putting a bullet in James' brain on someone's orders is flavor text, but it defines the character. I considered starting you as newly shipped in deviants, but that would deny you the ability to tell your character's living lie, the mask that your character had prior to having his/her life turned into a living shithole.
    Without the couple turns of flavor text, neither you or the the mute audience has the ability to see the true growth of character. Taric has lost the inhibitions he had, You've fallen into darker and darker brooding, Dominique has found a strength far beyond her days as a maintenance worker, and Trol succumbed to his own madness and lost his last fragile desire to care.

I started you out unimportant because I wanted you unbiased, I started you on earth because I wanted to see your characters unbiased.

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Bah humbug. That is a lie. :P

Viva la *hic* revolushion! *thud*

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You could have just edited the first post and got the same results. I'm just saying. A little effort could achieve the same results without causing confusion.

My mind works in different ways than most, I didn't even see how there might be confusion until you brought it up. If it would make you happy, I could change "organization" to "brethren", and probably add an "among" after it says member to make it flow, but I still think it's a bit silly to change. Still if it's really that necessary to you, and two of the others think it's necessary (watchers included in others), I'll do it.

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Yes. But it's the extent of the difference that matters. As it stands, your impression was significantly distanced from mine on major points. In my opinion, it's generally better if they're only somewhat distanced or not distanced at all on major points. Minor points are okay to be significantly distanced. Major, not so much in my opinion.

Major?

I'm intrigued, in what way is this a major differentiation of visions?
   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 07:10:38 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 06:31:06 pm

My mind works in different ways than most, I didn't even see how there might be confusion until you brought it up. If it would make you happy, I could change "organization" to "brethren", and probably add an "among" after it says member to make it flow, but I still think it's a bit silly to change. Still if it's really that necessary to you, and two of the others think it's necessary (watchers included in others), I'll do it.

You don't even have to change that. All you would have to do is change a few words in the Factions to tell people that "Unchained" is not another name for Freedom Fighters, but it is a name for a group of them.

This is all that you would have to change:

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The Unchained: The common name for the freedom fighters

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The Unchained: The common name for a group of freedom fighters

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 06:31:06 pm

Major?

I'm intrigued, in what way is this a major differentiation of visions?

It's major because until now I had assumed all freedom fighters were Unchained, while you had it as the Unchained were only a smaller group.

Let me give examples as to why it's major:

I assume all men in a battalion use rifles, while you have it as only half of them.
I assume all men in a base are immune to a disease, while you have it as only 90% of them.
I assume all men in a squad are wearing heavy armor, but in truth only 2 of them are wearing heavy armor.
I assume all cars in a parking lot will be plain cars, but in truth there's only group of plain cars in there.
I assume all 30 clips of ammo will be AP, but in truth only several clips are AP.
I assume an enemy squad is entirely composed of close range specialists, but in truth there are a couple of snipers.

What I'm trying to say is, there's a major difference between assuming a group encompasses an entire type of people, and a group only encompasses part of an entire type of people.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 09:20:59 pm

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I assume all men in a battalion use rifles, while you have it as only half of them.
I assume all men in a base are immune to a disease, while you have it as only 90% of them.
I assume all men in a squad are wearing heavy armor, but in truth only 2 of them are wearing heavy armor.
I assume all cars in a parking lot will be plain cars, but in truth there's only group of plain cars in there.
I assume all 30 clips of ammo will be AP, but in truth only several clips are AP.
I assume an enemy squad is entirely composed of close range specialists, but in truth there are a couple of snipers.

I seem to remember I friend telling me something about assumptions once... :P

Hell, it isn't all that out of my way. I need to update the factions anyway, besides, you've been a devoted player long enough that I know you aren't a raving lunatic more than three times a week.
If only there was a way to document how individuals actually reassemble visual information into thoughts and ideas... But you're all probably using your brains where they are. I find it interesting that SC seems to think along the same paths I do, while you and Powder both seem to have a different, but similar to one another, method of interpretation. Nobody has any clue how Taric interprets information, though I imagine little mental in-boxes labeled "Porn" and "Not Porn", but that's probably too much bleed through from his character.

I'll probably get to it sometime soon.

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 16, 2012, 03:38:20 pm

Oh, really I thought Freedom Fighter was Unchained, and thats why I put April as an Unchained in her waitlist app.

It's a Sin to post and then leave without even a flavor action, and yes, it does deserve that capital 'S'.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 09:45:20 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 09:20:59 pm

while you and Powder both seem to have a different, but similar to one another, method of interpretation.

I haven't actually noticed that besides this single time to be truthful. I personally think I'm kind of a one-of-a-kind.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 09:20:59 pm

Nobody has any clue how Taric interprets information, though I imagine little mental in-boxes labeled "Porn" and "Not Porn", but that's probably too much bleed through from his character.

No, it's "Porn", "Electronic Porn", "Electronic fondling", and "Technocrat fondling". Get it right. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on May 16, 2012, 10:05:26 pm

Nonono, all WRONG.

It's Sex, Violence, Anything that can be used to achive one of the two, Technology and useless shit :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 16, 2012, 10:20:09 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 06:31:06 pm

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Why is anything too important for us to start out as? From what I've seen it doesn't matter who you are... you're fricking going to go to goddamn Epsilon Eridani whether you like it or not--regardless of how hard you fight or who you are--where your importance back on earth has little meaning besides a bit of flavor text. Unless you managed to find something interesting. But then again, you don't have to find anything interesting to be a sleeper, right?

    Making someone important, or even giving you any status whatsoever among the Unchained, gives you a reason to side with them. I don't want that. In a sense anyone who is sympathetic is a sleeper for the cause, but a true sleeper agent, someone who knows who they're really working for, would have to be fairly powerful to resist being read. (Do remember the psychics. If the Unchained tried to sow sleepers without considerable empathetic talent, the entire operation could destroy itself and more within weeks.)
     Flavor text, my friend, is everything. Without it there is no story. Actions do not define us, they may shape us, but they do not define us. How we feel about our actions, our motivation, our ability to deal with the aftermath, that is what defines who we are. Harry not hesitating before putting a bullet in James' brain on someone's orders is flavor text, but it defines the character. I considered starting you as newly shipped in deviants, but that would deny you the ability to tell your character's living lie, the mask that your character had prior to having his/her life turned into a living shithole.
    Without the couple turns of flavor text, neither you or the the mute audience has the ability to see the true growth of character. Taric has lost the inhibitions he had, You've fallen into darker and darker brooding, Dominique has found a strength far beyond her days as a maintenance worker, and Trol succumbed to his own madness and lost his last fragile desire to care.

What about James? NAME HIS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT... besides his brainfighting. Like how earlier he was willing to be merciful on the dream thug yet he's now willing to put punchgun bullets through the brains of things he comes across.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 11:42:02 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 16, 2012, 09:45:20 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 09:20:59 pm

while you and Powder both seem to have a different, but similar to one another, method of interpretation.

I haven't actually noticed that besides this single time to be truthful. I personally think I'm kind of a one-of-a-kind.

The sample is quite small, we'll have to wait and see. Most everyone has a one-of-a-kind mind, (I only say most everyone to include the possibility of being wrong) it is in how the processes work out that I'm interested. If everyone had the exact same kind, well, the RTDs would get very Very boring.

Of course, if everyone is unique, then everyone must be the same. So the only way to be unique would be to be the same. Snowflake paradox.

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Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 06:31:06 pm

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Why is anything too important for us to start out as? From what I've seen it doesn't matter who you are... you're fricking going to go to goddamn Epsilon Eridani whether you like it or not--regardless of how hard you fight or who you are--where your importance back on earth has little meaning besides a bit of flavor text. Unless you managed to find something interesting. But then again, you don't have to find anything interesting to be a sleeper, right?

    Making someone important, or even giving you any status whatsoever among the Unchained, gives you a reason to side with them. I don't want that. In a sense anyone who is sympathetic is a sleeper for the cause, but a true sleeper agent, someone who knows who they're really working for, would have to be fairly powerful to resist being read. (Do remember the psychics. If the Unchained tried to sow sleepers without considerable empathetic talent, the entire operation could destroy itself and more within weeks.)
     Flavor text, my friend, is everything. Without it there is no story. Actions do not define us, they may shape us, but they do not define us. How we feel about our actions, our motivation, our ability to deal with the aftermath, that is what defines who we are. Harry not hesitating before putting a bullet in James' brain on someone's orders is flavor text, but it defines the character. I considered starting you as newly shipped in deviants, but that would deny you the ability to tell your character's living lie, the mask that your character had prior to having his/her life turned into a living shithole.
    Without the couple turns of flavor text, neither you or the the mute audience has the ability to see the true growth of character. Taric has lost the inhibitions he had, You've fallen into darker and darker brooding, Dominique has found a strength far beyond her days as a maintenance worker, and Trol succumbed to his own madness and lost his last fragile desire to care.

What about James? NAME HIS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT... besides his brainfighting. Like how earlier he was willing to be merciful on the dream thug yet he's now willing to put punchgun bullets through the brains of things he comes across.

Too soon to really say on you, but I would characterize it as a general loss of human morality shaded with mania and a growing thanatos.

Also, I reiterate.

Quote from: Draignean on May 16, 2012, 09:20:59 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 16, 2012, 03:38:20 pm

Oh, really I thought Freedom Fighter was Unchained, and thats why I put April as an Unchained in her waitlist app.

It's a Sin to post and then leave without even a flavor action, and yes, it does deserve that capital 'S'.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 16, 2012, 11:51:36 pm

Oh, right my action I forgot about that.
James crouched by the doorway. He whispered to the blight. "There's an unarmored thug in there and a armored guy in there. If we lure the armored one out we can probably shoot him down. What do you think?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 17, 2012, 12:38:38 pm

I started working on the turn, then I realized that Tarran doesn't have a real action, besides stop Ashley from doing something she isn't doing.

Eh, I'll idle him off to rest if there isn't a replacement action in a couple hours. No big deal really.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 17, 2012, 02:00:51 pm

Technically, he's trying to help Dom get to him to even the numbers, so you could always have his action assist mine if rolls are necessary.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 17, 2012, 03:22:04 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 17, 2012, 02:00:51 pm

Technically, he's trying to help Dom get to him to even the numbers, so you could always have his action assist mine if rolls are necessary.

Heh, you're not actively in combat so no rolls are necessary to cross the distance. Though the image of Dominique running with Tarran doing cheers in the background for encouragement is strangely hilarious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is usefu
Post by: Caellath on May 17, 2012, 03:24:23 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 17, 2012, 03:22:04 pm

Heh, you're not actively in combat so no rolls are necessary to cross the distance. Though the image of Dominique running with Tarran doing cheers in the background for encouragement is strangely hilarious.

I have no idea why, but I am reminded of Rocky.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 17, 2012, 06:47:47 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 15, 2012, 08:11:22 pm

"Hey, Boss! Where the fuck are ya?" Dominique yelled. If she got a response, she'd try to follow his voice to his location.

    You, somewhat profanely, call out for Tarran. He might have left by now, considering the amount of time you've been gone and the... circumstances of your parting.
   Remarkably, he both hears and answers your call. His voice is a little indistinct from the journey, but you can make out the fact that he's calling you over. And the fact that he's calling you a traitor. Jerk.
   You jog out of the south wing of the personnel quarters, squeezing through the bent door, and crunching through the thin carpet of ants that have confusedly invaded the facility. You arrive at the fallen lamp in time to watch Harry force the doors of the elevator open, leaning out into the blackness to do... something.
   Something that looks more and more like a bad idea as you watch. 

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 15, 2012, 08:22:55 pm

"Down here, you traitor! Get here on the double, James has been taken by the Immortals!"

Walk to Ash and watch to see what she is doing. If she tries to cut the cable, stop her.

    Dominique's shout takes you by surprise, you'd have expected her to be hip deep in some kind of hideous and bare-knuckle trouble by now. Regardless of the reasons behind her unexpected decision to come back, you could use her about now. You answer her shout with one of your own, ordering her to get over here, now.
     With Dominique taken care of, it's something of a waiting game for you. Hacking elevators isn't exactly your specialty, and descending empty shafts to God knows where is something that you've only done once- and that one time involved climbing gear and a couple near death experiences. [Stam 4] (Stamina Maxed 12+3/5 = 3 health regenerated) You use the time to rest, though you keep a very wary eye on what Ashley and her team is doing. Their conversation isn't loud enough to hear all of it, but you don't like the sound of the snatches that come through.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on May 16, 2012, 01:02:06 am

Attempt to interfere with the electromagnets so that the carriage will halt, then follow it down carefully

   You can't let the kid fall into enemy hands, least of all this enemy. You don't know what they're intending to do, but you doubt highly that it's going to involve tea and biscuits, for any of you. "If the person cannot be saved, at least his captors can die with him. Can we drop the elevator?" You whisper to Harry, carefully out of earshot of Tarran.
    Jordan raises an eyebrow at your cold-blooded tactics, but Harry considers it for a second, then shakes his head. "Not quickly. It would take a great deal of firepower to do it normally, and I don't think I can manage a discharge large enough to make the rails scramble enough to drop it. I might be able to stop it though."
    "Do it," you command, already moving to help Harry pull elevator door open.
    [Harry Str 3+1, Ashley Strength 2+1] The doors slide open grudgingly under your combined force, giving you a look into the dark depths of the open shaft. Even with Harry and yourself pulling, you don't manage to get the doors all the way open, but what you have is more than enough for a single person to pass through at a time.
    "Jordan, Ash, Hold me back," Harry asks as he leans out into the darkness, letting most of his body slip well across the boarding threshold so he can get a clear shot at one of the rails.
    [Jordan Strength 2, Ash Strength 3+1] It REALLY isn't easy for the two of you to keep it up, and you know you won't be able to do this for more than a couple of minutes. If only the staggershock implants were in someone who didn't weigh as much as a small vehicle.
   [Harry Shock, intensity 50, 5] There's a loud crackle and a flash of light from the elevator shaft as Harry's discharge jumps to the near-left rail, making its ghostly operating lights flicker and, in a few cases, explode. You can hear a dim rumble from below, the sound of the elevator coming to a stop as one of its rails goes crazy.  It won't last long, most of these systems are built to tolerate up to fifty percent hardware damage before they're forced to deploy emergency brakes, but it will give you some time while the systems recalculate the field amplitudes necessary to move the elevator with only three working rails.

(Elevator is Stopped. It will resume operation in three turns.)
(Harry is at slightly more than a quarter charge.)
(Your HP and energy have equalized)
---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 15, 2012, 08:10:10 pm

See if I can't clear up the display, then get the information I wanted off of it.

    [Mechanical 2+1-2] It looks like you're stuck with it being ugly, a cursory attempt to refine your earlier work only ends up giving one of the emitters a partial flicker, rendering part of the hologram insubstantial at odd intervals. Stupid finicky systems... Not built to withstand having their warranties violated in ever loophole...
   You continue your odyssey of searching for records while uttering a steady stream of sotto voce beratements for the programmers of this infernal system. [Mech 3+1] With your work on dismantling the backlog security in a hitch because of the errant security cluster, you're forced to use cruder, and slower, methods to find the inventory lists. It does, however, do something that the more precise method did not; it works.
   The inventory list is complete as of a bit more than a year ago, and it is very, very complete. Too complete. Clothing, tableware, reactor fuel, chemical compounds, weapons, food, pads, purification agents, and thousands of other things. Everything you need to run a base that holds a static population and scrubs it's own air, water, and sewage, plus the supplementary shipments.
     It's going to take a while to sort through.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 16, 2012, 11:51:36 pm

James crouched by the doorway. He whispered to the blight. "There's an unarmored thug in there and a armored guy in there. If we lure the armored one out we can probably shoot him down. What do you think?"

    She stares at you as if you have lobsters growing out of your head. "You are aware of the massive irony present in asking me what I think, aren't you?" She shrugs, giving her pistol a once over as she thinks. [Blight int 5] "It's better than fighting them both at once. We can use the cells for cover if you don't fancy getting shot. 'Course, that's assuming these cells are empty. Are they?"
   You don't actually know, you weren't here for long last time, and you never tried the doors then. For all you know they could be filled with unspeakable horrors, but by the same card they could hold allies as well.

---


Turn Recap
Taric is breaking and succeeding.
James is asking himself for advice
Tarran is Recuperating
Dominique Running
Ash is holding on to Harry

Jordan is Holding on to Harry
Harry is Shocking the bejeezus out of things.

Other Events
The elevator is stopped, it will resume moving in 3 turns
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (Mid Distant to Tarran's group) (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 108/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 15/15
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/100
Charge: 97/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x5
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than a quarter charge
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Near top floor elevators

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 53/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 27/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 60/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 18/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 17, 2012, 07:19:55 pm

James whispered "I don't know if they're empty.", carefully attempting to open a cell with his gun at the ready.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on May 17, 2012, 10:49:39 pm

Start getting to work sorting the inventories out...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 17, 2012, 11:24:19 pm

Quote from: Taricus on May 17, 2012, 10:49:39 pm

Start getting to work sorting the inventories out...

Shall I assume you want to look for a map of some kind as well, or do you want to do that next round?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 17, 2012, 11:28:56 pm

(Er, Draignean. Can you list what psychic powers we have again, either on the first page or in our statuses? ^^^; I kind of forgot what some of mine cost and whatnot. Just deduct however much stamina I would need for what I'm attempting.)

"So they went down that elevator shaft, huh? Fuck that." Dom grinned. "They ain't going nowhere." She reached out with her mind, using her heavy manipulation to try and grab the elevator and forcibly bring it back upward.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 17, 2012, 11:48:20 pm

Sure, I can list the psionics, probably tomorrow, but that should be very useful.

10 stamina for every 150 pounds... So uh...  Lifting the cab alone would cost about 333 stamina.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Caellath on May 17, 2012, 11:50:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 17, 2012, 11:48:20 pm

Sure, I can list the psionics, probably tomorrow, but that should be very useful.

10 stamina for every 150 pounds... So uh...  Lifting the cab alone would cost about 333 stamina.

How is the lift operated by the way?

As in, what makes it move up and down?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 17, 2012, 11:56:55 pm

Hmm. Cab's 5000 pounds, huh? Guess I'll change my action, then, and strikethrough the previous.

"So they went down that elevator shaft, huh? What's stopping us from following them?" Dom approached the open doors and looked down to see if she could safely jump down, taking into account she could try to soften her fall again with kinetics like she did during the previous base assault.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 18, 2012, 12:09:40 am

Quote from: Caellath on May 17, 2012, 11:50:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 17, 2012, 11:48:20 pm

Sure, I can list the psionics, probably tomorrow, but that should be very useful.

10 stamina for every 150 pounds... So uh...  Lifting the cab alone would cost about 333 stamina.

How is the lift operated by the way?

As in, what makes it move up and down?

Same principle as a Gauss rifle. The rails on each corner of the shaft are made up of electromagnetic discs, all slaved together. These discs then attract the elevator with fields of varying power, activating in a synchronous wave that will bind the elevator to it as the wave travels up or down.

The interior of the elevator is designed to exclude the magnetic field of the rails, much to the delight of people who wear ferric ornamentation or have zippers. Getting close to a naked rail while it's active, however, well... the field is meant to either slow down or haul up an object weighing between 5K and 15K pounds. Best not be wearing an ferric necklace.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 17, 2012, 11:56:55 pm

Hmm. Cab's 5000 pounds, huh? Guess I'll change my action, then, and strikethrough the previous.

Thereabouts, elevators 'ain't small.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on May 18, 2012, 07:08:26 am

Yeah, I'm also looking for a map.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 18, 2012, 01:31:07 pm

So... Uhh... does anyone have any ideas what is left for me to do that would be productive? I'm not a mechanic, so I'm unsure if I can do anything productive right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 18, 2012, 01:33:02 pm

You could come with me; I can probably cushion both of our falls with my kinetics (assuming the drop is long enough to even need to do that), and then we can open the hatch on top of the elevator (there probably is a maintenance hatch, anyway >.>) and rain fire on those Immortal fucks. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 18, 2012, 01:47:24 pm

No offense (really), but I don't trust the dice rolls of a single person with the lives of two people.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 18, 2012, 01:50:03 pm

Fair enough. The only other thing I can think of for you to do is sit around and let your health regen because you're looking pretty bad. ^^^;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 18, 2012, 02:07:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 18, 2012, 01:47:24 pm

No offense (really), but I don't trust the dice rolls of a single person with the lives of two people.

You'd get your own roll if the impact was bad, P.Kinetics not A.Kinetics.

Quote from: Tarran on May 18, 2012, 01:31:07 pm

So... Uhh... does anyone have any ideas what is left for me to do that would be productive? I'm not a mechanic, so I'm unsure if I can do anything productive right now.

Well, there's the second elevator, the unexplored region, and, as serious noted, a whole lot of health for you to regen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 18, 2012, 02:19:30 pm

You know, before doing anything stupid, I think I'll regenerate health. Because running around with ~35% HP is a bad idea. And will always be a bad idea no matter how much Draignean tries to convince me that it's a "Heroic Gambit" if I survive.

Sit around and regenerate silently. Silently enough that nobody will even notice that I'm still there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 18, 2012, 02:28:43 pm

Quote from: Tarran on May 18, 2012, 02:19:30 pm

You know, before doing anything stupid, I think I'll regenerate health. Because running around with ~35% HP is a bad idea. And will always be a bad idea no matter how much Draignean tries to convince me that it's a "Heroic Gambit" if I survive.

It is a Heroic Gambit! Most Heroic Gambits are really bad ideas, that's why we call them Heroic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is usefu
Post by: Caellath on May 18, 2012, 02:37:02 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 18, 2012, 02:28:43 pm

It is a Heroic Gambit! Most Heroic Gambits are really bad ideas, that's why we call them Heroic.

I think someone once said that the difference between the heroes and the common idiots is that the heroes were remembered for their idiocy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on May 18, 2012, 04:33:56 pm

"Thanks Harry, here" Pass Harry an energy cell "Ok, the elevator is stopped, but I do not relish the idea of jumping down there, does anyone have any ideas?, we need to be quick"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 22, 2012, 02:01:50 am

I apologize for the delay, got caught up in an good Sci-Fi novel (David Brin's Startide Rising, if you have an interest.) for a few days. Add that to the discovery of some long lost industrial punk music, and you can see how my free time has been suffering from some rather sever anemia.

Fiddling with something serious suggested for psionics, but it's confusing the living hell out of me.

Working on the turn
Watching darkness, seeing light
Someone rolls a six

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 22, 2012, 02:44:51 am

Quote from: Draignean on May 22, 2012, 02:01:50 am

I apologize for the delay,

Well, I can't honestly complain or I would be a hypocrite...

Quote from: Draignean on May 22, 2012, 02:01:50 am

Fiddling with something serious suggested for psionics, but it's confusing the living hell out of me.

DAMN YOU SERIOUS, DAMN YOU! YOU CONFUSED DRAIGNEAN! NOW THE NINJABABIES WILL NEVER COME!

Quote from: Draignean on May 22, 2012, 02:01:50 am

Watching darkness, seeing light

That sounds like a bad thing. Like, either your mind is going on the fritz, God is fiddling with your vision, or someone's going to shoot you in three seconds.

Quote from: Draignean on May 22, 2012, 02:01:50 am

Someone rolls a six

Generic Unchained #1257 I bet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 22, 2012, 03:04:54 am

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That sounds like a bad thing. Like, either your mind is going on the fritz, God is fiddling with your vision, or someone's going to shoot you in three seconds.

You can't take Haiku literally, you must search for the threefold meaning. (Not that I have the skill to impart the threefold meaning intentionally)

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Generic Unchained #1257 I bet.

Believe it or not, I don't actually roll for the rest of the universe and store it in a hidden abbr tag. All your countless hours spent mousing over random screen objects have been wasted. _{You'd have to click on just the right pixel at just the right time to see the easter egg rolls.}

I also just realized that it's 3AM. I WILL NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE QUALITY OF THIS TURN! Any questions or complaints must be addressed to my misanthropic agent. Any lawsuits for bodily injured suffered from consulting my agent should first be brought before my agent for validation against my status of sovereign immunity.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tiruin on May 22, 2012, 03:06:25 am

Go Draignean, go!  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on May 22, 2012, 03:42:02 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 18, 2012, 02:19:30 pm

Sit around and regenerate silently. Silently enough that nobody will even notice that I'm still there.

   You recline against the cold wall of the corridor. [Stam 3]  Walls, however, are not famous for their relaxing properties, particularly not when combined with your adrenaline tensed muscles. (9+3/5 = +3 HP regenerated) You feel better for the opportunity to rest a moment, almost achieving a mild sense of inner calm.
   Well, relative inner calm. You aren't feeling actively homicidal anymore.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 17, 2012, 11:56:55 pm

Hmm. Cab's 5000 pounds, huh? Guess I'll change my action, then, and strikethrough the previous.

"So they went down that elevator shaft, huh? What's stopping us from following them?" Dom approached the open doors and looked down to see if she could safely jump down, taking into account she could try to soften her fall again with kinetics like she did during the previous base assault.

    You cavalierly ask the assembled fighters what's stopping them from following the elevator. The answer, namely the fatal fall with no handholds to speak of, is obvious. Doesn't stop it from being fun to ask.
     [Observation 3] The elevator had some serious speed to it before Harry was able to stop it... You're not great at the whole depth perception thing, at least not without light, but you'd guess it's between forty and sixty feet down. That distance could easily do more than break bones, and your psionics are mostly for beating the shit out of people. You've never tried to repel with them, and the time you jumped back at the prison... that was instinct, not skill. You have no idea whether it would happen again or not.
   You'd give yourself better than even odds, though that's largely intuition. Intentionally falling off tall objects is not something you've practiced.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on May 18, 2012, 04:33:56 pm

"Thanks Harry, here" Pass Harry an energy cell "Ok, the elevator is stopped, but I do not relish the idea of jumping down there, does anyone have any ideas?, we need to be quick"

   Harry accepts the offered cell, locking it in to a charging port immediately. The power of burst need to do what he did was draining, and he'd been running around with an active shield besides. Power outage in this kind of place was a danger, it'd be less so when they got to a fully powered region, but it was still something to avoid at all costs.
   Dominique offers her idea in the form of a question, peering down the blank shaft and appearing to actually contemplate jumping. You've heard better ideas.
   Harry taps his fingers against his thigh plate as he thinks. "Grenade from above has too little chance of working, unless the maintenance hatch was open. If we could get the hatch open and get a grenade in there, it would tear everything inside a new one, and that's a conservative estimate. We don't have any rope, so climbing down there is the next best thing to impossible, even with our blades as climbing hooks. We can't get down there, short of attempting to charge a rail and riding its pulse down. Or pancaking."
   "If we knew where they were going we could take the other elevator, try and cut them off," Jordan adds, looking at sideways at Dominique with morbid humor. "That's assuming that action girl can't just jump down and punch them out herself, or just throw us down there with her mind." Jordan pauses for a moment, his expression surprised at his own sarcastic idea. "She can't actually do that, can she?"

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 17, 2012, 10:49:39 pm

Start getting to work sorting the inventories out...

   There's no time like the present to get working. [Mech 6+1-1] The list flies together with blinding speed as you start linking the system notation index with the point-of-origin files. It isn't easy work, but it is rhythmic and soothing in its difficulty. The damaged screen is a hindrance, but not unduly so. You're well used to working with interfaces that are at varying levels of sophistication and repair.
    After a few minutes you pause to admire your work. The list is now almost completely linked to the reference system, adding the prefix "inv;" before your search command should now automatically scan the, admittedly outdated, list for the requested information.
   Still, a map would be useful, even a minimalist one. [Mech 4+1-1] You pore through the partially cannibalized reference index, attempting to find something to service your ambition. This terminal, however, was not meant to be user friendly and helpful. It was meant to be used by someone who already knew what they were doing in order to store a seemingly endless series of reports, notes, and status updates. The closest thing you find to a map is a floor list, with each floor assigned a brief description and a few tags.

Spoiler: Facility Basic Floors (click to show/hide)

Floor 1: Primary staff rooms, Varied R&R Facilities, Fine Dining.
Floor 2: Secondary staff rooms, support staff dorms, Citizen's assembly.
Floor 3: Primary R&R facilities, Primary Citizen dining.
Floor 4: Stores, Commons.
Floor 5: First Security Fallback, Disciplinary Center, Security maintenance center.
Floor 6: First Tier Maintenance Floor
Floor 7: First Tier Maintenance Dorms, First Tier Maintenance Cafeteria.
Floor 8: Military Administration
Floor 9: Citizen Administration
Floor 10: Laboratory Storage
Floor 11: Labs (Research)
Floor 12: Labs (Engineering)
Floor 13: Labs (Growth)
Floor 14: Second Security Fallback, Holding Cells, Citizen Sec. Armory and Barracks.
Floor 15: Primary Maintenance Floor
Floor 16: Primary Maintenance Dorms, Primary Maintenance Cafeteria, Maintenance Assembly
Floor 17: Maintenance Worker Commons/Stores
Floor 18: Hotlabs
Floor 19: Tertiary Security Fallback, Military Barracks, Armory, Court of Arbitration.
Floor 20: Testing Field/Field Storage
Floor 21: Red Maintenance Floor/Red Maintenance Dorm
Floor 22: Secure Floor

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 17, 2012, 07:19:55 pm

James whispered "I don't know if they're empty.", carefully attempting to open a cell with his gun at the ready.

  You sidle carefully up to the nearest cell, keeping your pistol ready as you prepare to open the door. This place was designed to torture you, to break you down. The Technocrat's could've put anything behind this door, an insane friend who you'd have to kill to survive, or an ally that would be killed before your eyes just to heighten the torment.
  Hell take it all, either way it's just going to be another figment on the other side of this door. [Luck 4] The metal door slides softly at your touch, odd by itself considering that this is a holding facility, and you slide enough of your body around the cover of the wall to look inside and point a gun at the occupant.
   It is standing up in the middle of the room, showing all the life of a holo-sculpture as it stares straight ahead. Your mind plays tricks on you as you attempt to tell what they look like, your eyes just sliding off of them in a profoundly unsettling way. The person -he or she is impossible to determine- is utterly generic. Occasionally you think it might look like someone, and for a moment the shape almost assumes their features, then the sense of likeness fades and the shape goes back to being a placeholder.
    [Intuition 4+1] You never encountered this figment before, you realize in a flash of insight, that's why it isn't set to be anything. Everything is reacting just like it did the first time, the Technocrats who came to get you were just running off the commands they were given last time. The Technocrat who'd been torturing you had been controlling the dream, now... there was no one at the controls, nobody to improvise if he strayed from the beaten path.
    "Hey!" Her voice is a sudden shock to your musings, unexpected and loud from over your shoulder.
    Surprisingly, the blank figment responds. Its head turns to face Her, staring at her completely impassively.
    "Ookay. That's creepy."
    It takes you a minute to realize you can't tell whether it was you or your femme fatale who spoke.

---

Turn Recap
Taric is succeeding.
James is finding... a curious nothing
Tarran is Recuperating
Dominique contemplating a heroic gambit
Ash is supplying Harry

Jordan is curious
Harry is Jacking in

Other Events
The elevator is stopped, it will resume moving in 2 turns
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (Mid Distant to Tarran's group) (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 108/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 15/15
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/100
Charge: 97/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x4
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than a quarter charge (Charging)
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Near top floor elevators

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 55/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 30/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 63/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 18/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on May 22, 2012, 03:48:59 am

Right, not posting an action until I get some sleep. However, I'm going to suggest a list of floors for us to visit:

4
12
14
19
20

We'll most likely be able to scrounge up better equipment from those locations. Floor eleven is also an option, abiet a risky one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 22, 2012, 04:32:27 am

Quote from: Taricus on May 22, 2012, 03:48:59 am

Right, not posting an action until I get some sleep. However, I'm going to suggest a list of floors for us to visit:

4
12
14
19
20

We'll most likely be able to scrounge up better equipment from those locations. Floor eleven is also an option, abiet a risky one.

Screw that, let's go to Fine Dining first. Who knows how hungry our characters are, let alone the awesome stuff we could find to eat in there?

...After that, we can go where you suggest. Though maybe we should go to all the research labs just to see what we can find.

Also, we should AVOID THE HOTLABS unless we are seriously confident or we want to get horribly murdered by anything from radioactive crap to infective crap.



"Wait, did... you just say 'grenade'? As in, throwing a grenade into the elevator while James is still in there? Are you serious?"

Regen because honestly my character is not a scientist or engineer and neither am I and I still don't have much health to troll Immortals.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2012, 08:08:06 am

Dom did some quick calculations. "All right, I'm carrying about one fifty pounds of equipment, and last I weighed I was like one ten or something... That heavy door I moved has gotta weigh more than that..." She attempted to pick herself up with her telekinetic powers, and if she was able, practiced moving herself about before risking trying to lower herself down the shaft.

(20 Stamina to move 300 pounds; should be enough for what I'm attempting, I think. ^^^)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on May 22, 2012, 12:34:18 pm

Tarran, there's likely no "Fine Dining" food left to eat here. All just MREs now :P

Filter though the gathered information for armoury stocks, projects in the engineering labs and anything in field storage. Along with the stocks in the level 4 storage facilities.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on May 22, 2012, 05:39:19 pm

James backed out and closed the door (but after the Blight got out). "Right, there's noone controlling the dream anymore. Let's just bait them out already, I want to see what's beyond this room."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2012, 04:42:10 am

"Can you freaky telepaths get down there safely or at least open the hatch remotely? Him being dead has got to be better than him having one of those suits put on him"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 24, 2012, 04:55:25 am

"'Freaky telepaths'? You're not much of one to talk, freaky cyborg.

And I'd rather not kill him before we're definitely sure he's doomed. You know, because we're talking about the life of a man here."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on May 24, 2012, 07:59:25 am

"You find a way to get me where he is going and I will stop them I swear, can you do that?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on May 26, 2012, 01:59:02 am

Oh, I didn't see the post at the bottom of my Updated Topics. Whoops.

"I don't know! I'm not a mechanic, I'm not someone who frequently preforms feats similar to breaking down metal doors often--Dom is, I'm not a man who climbs tall cliffs, I'm just a self trained sniper! Unless you have a target, I cannot help."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 26, 2012, 02:06:50 am

"I'm working on something that might get me down there, or maybe let me get James back if I can master controlling this. Just gimme a minute," Dom said.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2012, 11:18:38 pm

Shall I interpret your (your = Wolf and Tarran) lack of concrete actions to mean that you wish to wait? I'll assume so if you don't respond by tomorrow afternoonish.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 03, 2012, 02:34:49 am

What lack of a concrete action?

Quote from: Tarran on May 22, 2012, 04:32:27 am

Regen because honestly my character is not a scientist or engineer and neither am I and I still don't have much health to troll Immortals.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 12:01:00 am

Quote from: Tarran on June 03, 2012, 02:34:49 am

What lack of a concrete action?

Quote from: Tarran on May 22, 2012, 04:32:27 am

Regen because honestly my character is not a scientist or engineer and neither am I and I still don't have much health to troll Immortals.

That lack of a concrete action you phulish phule!
I have a casserole in the oven, I'm late to have my eyebrows drycleaned, my good labcoat is marinating, I'm not just making excuses!

Or, in other words, ME BRAIN MY DAMAGE. Sorry, been running around like a headless chicken with stupid life stuff, I've really only been giving the forums half an eyeball. My D-22 time has recently been spent staring at the wiki formatting Serious gave me in equal parts wonder and dafuq. I think I might have a working model out tomorrow or the day after, but visual formatting is not my strong suit.

I now understand the allure of being a vampire though. It's not the predator super-killer thing, or the dominating mind tricks, it's the ability to play pong for six centuries straight just because you felt the need.

Going to attempt to run a turn. If I collapse into my keyboard and perish of a fatal case of QWERTY rash, It's your fault.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 12:32:39 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on May 22, 2012, 04:32:27 am

"Wait, did... you just say 'grenade'? As in, throwing a grenade into the elevator while James is still in there? Are you serious?"

Regen because honestly my character is not a scientist or engineer and neither am I and I still don't have much health to troll Immortals.

   You rest as much as you can while Dom considers the jump, bouncing up on her heels and then falling back down with perfectly mundane speed. [Stam 2] (6+3 /5 2 HP regenerated) The only useful thing you can do while you wait is attempt to convince Ashley to not turn James into red stain, though you're not exactly sure how much you actually gain from the argument. If you could get her down there then you certainly wouldn't be up here, twiddling you thumbs pointlessly.
    Still, maybe she won't blast him if she has the chance. It's hard to believe someone would be that cold to James, poor bastard had a streak of bad luck that made your fiasco in New Chicago look like a walk in the park.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on May 24, 2012, 07:59:25 am

"You find a way to get me where he is going and I will stop them I swear, can you do that?"

   Tarran's attachment to his man was commendable, though it could have been better used at an earlier time. You, however, were not sent here to save the life of one man, you were sent to save the lives of everyone in the "Father's" path. James would be saved if possible, the less blood on the ground the better, but there were times when a man's death could do more service than his life. [Stam 3] (+1 Charge)
   Still, it wasn't time to make that choice, soon, but not now.  Rest while there was time, kill when there was need, and fight while there was still one breath left.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on May 22, 2012, 08:08:06 am

Dom did some quick calculations. "All right, I'm carrying about one fifty pounds of equipment, and last I weighed I was like one ten or something... That heavy door I moved has gotta weigh more than that..." She attempted to pick herself up with her telekinetic powers, and if she was able, practiced moving herself about before risking trying to lower herself down the shaft.

    You let your body relax as you attempt to pull together a more... subtle psionic effort than you have ever attempted before. A bit of roughness was expected when you were attempting to kill someone, now it was a hazard you could ill afford. [A. Kinetics 2+1-2]  (-20 stamina) You grasp at the tenuous shadow memories that the orientation left you with, assembling a controlled sheath of force around yourself with clumsiness that was only saved from disaster by raw skill.
    The bonds you created are too tight, [Soak 5+1] and though your prodigious endurance prevents it from become a health problem, you're fairly certain that attempting to actually fly with this rig would have unpleasant effects on your head. Like permanent dislocation. You bounce up a little to try it, experimentally applying counter-forceto gauge the effect. As expected the bonds pull unevenly, making it impossible to let them take your weight- at least not without really hurting yourself.
     [Failed Roll Not Shown]

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on May 22, 2012, 12:34:18 pm

Filter though the gathered information for armoury stocks, projects in the engineering labs and anything in field storage. Along with the stocks in the level 4 storage facilities.

    You screen the lists unhurriedly, using your custom indexes to pull most of the data you want. Ah, almost like being back Earth. Nobody trying to shoot you, peace and quiet but for the occasional snore from Jake, and a nice little piece to play with.
     The armory data alone is fairly massive, but considering the fact that there was a short colonel stationed here permanently, the size isn't surprising. [Int 3+1] Military stuff was never really your field of interest, but you're pretty sure he'd have quite a number of men under him, even in a facility like this one. The list of materials reflects that, body armor, field provisions, training equipment, ammunition, weapons in all shapes and sizes, and everything else needed to maintain a sizable fighting force. Of course, the military forces are dead as far as you know, which probably means the armory has been picked over by everybody who is left, but even just a tithe of this stuff would be enough to refit all of you.
    The engineering labs lists contain parts and supplies, a lot of parts and supplies. There are a couple of prototypes in the list, B.I.A., Sandstorm, Loa, and Seeker.
    The size of the field storage lists are absurd, [Int 2+2] but you're pretty sure most of it is just training equipment. Dummy armor and dummy ammunition abounds, filling several of the field storage units all by their lonesome. You recognize a few names from your earlier reports, notably the C.A.I.N.E. and A.B.L.E. objects in 74d. Oddly, the Pandora prototype mentioned in its report is missing from any of the testing field storage assigned to the project.
     The stores on level four appear to be just that, stores, that you buy things in. Not stores that you store things in. It makes sense when you think about it, these people need the same sense of acquisition as anyone else who receives a wage, but it's also disappointing. The Technocracy isn't exactly keen on selling guns to people, particularly not guns that can do a lot of damage.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on May 22, 2012, 05:39:19 pm

James backed out and closed the door (but after the Blight got out). "Right, there's noone controlling the dream anymore. Let's just bait them out already, I want to see what's beyond this room."

   The faceless guy/gal is really starting to creep you out, particularly the staring thing. You back out of the room slowly, ushering your companion out and then shutting the door back behind you. It's interesting, but creepy and, as far as you can tell, irrelevant. What you need to do is get a move on, beat up some imaginary Technocrats, and snatch back your brain from... whatever.
   It's a good plan, simple and straightforwards. Not detailed, but details are for people who don't have fungus growing in their brain.
   You ponder how best to draw out the guards for a moment, [Int 2+1] opting in the end for the method of yelling really loudly. [Speech 2] You suffer from last minute performance anxiety, and your barrel chested challenge comes out a little thin and whispery. [Figment Observation 3-1, 4-1] After a long moment you're forced to admit that they probably didn't hear you.
    She looks at you with the same look of scorn that She has worn since agreeing not to kill you. [Blight Speech 1] She takes a deep breath to let out a real (wo)man's challenge, when she apparently attempts to inhale and sneeze at the same time. The result is a coughing splutter that takes several seconds to resolve and sounds about as menacing as a gerbil with a headcold.
     "Not a word," She says between ragged coughs. "Not. A. Word."
    Some days you're just born to lose, you and all of your multiple personalities.
   
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Turn Recap
Taric searching
James has a failtasm
Tarran is Recuperating x2
Dominique is attempting not to go all to pieces
Ash is resting

Jordan is resting
Harry is resting

Other Events
The elevator is stopped, it will resume moving next turn
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (Mid Distant to Tarran's group) (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 108/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 15/15
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x4
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Less than half (Charging)
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 95/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Near top floor elevators

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 57/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 32/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 66/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 18/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

     

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 01:34:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 12:32:39 am

poor bastard had a streak of bad luck that made your fiasco in New Chicago look like a walk in the park

Holy crap you remembered that/actually searched for that. I am moderately pleased. Good job sir. Though your mileage may vary on if I had a worse time or if James is having a worse one, considering I traveled several miles in and fell down on the floor of an old sewer network and got nothing in return.

Anyway, questions: If I were to fall down the shaft, would my Passive Kinetics activate? Would I have any special penalties to my rolls if they activate? If they do activate and I get only a 3, including bonuses, how bad would the fall hurt?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 04, 2012, 02:26:21 am

(Where did the -2 come from? O.o)

Failing that, Dom decided to try something easier: first open the hatch on top of the elevator, because surely it had one, then lift James out through it and back up to here.

(40 points of Stamina: 10 for the door, 30 for James. Don't spend the latter if the former fails.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 10:03:49 am

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 01:34:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 12:32:39 am

poor bastard had a streak of bad luck that made your fiasco in New Chicago look like a walk in the park

Holy crap you remembered that

A Draignean never forgets!

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 01:34:47 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 12:32:39 am

poor bastard had a streak of bad luck that made your fiasco in New Chicago look like a walk in the park

Though your mileage may vary on if I had a worse time or if James is having a worse one, considering I traveled several miles in and fell down on the floor of an old sewer network and got nothing in return.

You didn't get deported, psionically tortured, have your friends killed, or have a fungus cultured in your brain. I'd say your misadventure was the lighter of the two.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 04, 2012, 02:26:21 am

(Where did the -2 come from? O.o)

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-1, one shot throw. -2, bash him into a few objects. -3, marionette.

That's from the Heavy manipulation psionic. One shot throw would be hazardous to your health no matter how well you pulled it off, so I opted for the minimum difficulty necessary to do this and probably not hurt you.

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 01:34:47 am

Anyway, questions: If I were to fall down the shaft, would my Passive Kinetics activate? Would I have any special penalties to my rolls if they activate? If they do activate and I get only a 3, including bonuses, how bad would the fall hurt?

Actually, it's physically impossible for you to roll a three, or a two for that matter. You can roll a 1, or anything between a 4 and an 8. If you roll a one then you can count on being a bloody heap, otherwise I'll divide your fall damage by your passive kinetics roll.

Your passive kinetics would kick in, probably. Rolling a one would indicate that they did not.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 02:43:55 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 10:03:49 am

A Draignean never forgets!

Does that mean you're an elephant?

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 10:03:49 am

Actually, it's physically impossible for you to roll a three, or a two for that matter. You can roll a 1, or anything between a 4 and an 8. If you roll a one then you can count on being a bloody heap, otherwise I'll divide your fall damage by your passive kinetics roll.

Your passive kinetics would kick in, probably. Rolling a one would indicate that they did not.

Bloody heap as in KIA? Or as in "You'll die in one shot"?



Will my body to HEAL FASTER DAMMIT.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on June 04, 2012, 02:49:16 pm

Shut the system down, go find Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 03:16:31 pm

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 02:43:55 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 10:03:49 am

A Draignean never forgets!

Does that mean you're an elephant?

No, it means I'm a Draignean. Do keep up.

Quote from: Taricus on June 04, 2012, 02:49:16 pm

Shut the system down, go find Dom.

SWEET ZOMBIE JESUS. A miracle!!!

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 02:43:55 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 10:03:49 am

A Draignean never forgets!

Does that mean you're an elephant?

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 10:03:49 am

Actually, it's physically impossible for you to roll a three, or a two for that matter. You can roll a 1, or anything between a 4 and an 8. If you roll a one then you can count on being a bloody heap, otherwise I'll divide your fall damage by your passive kinetics roll.

Your passive kinetics would kick in, probably. Rolling a one would indicate that they did not.

Bloody heap as in KIA? Or as in "You'll die in one shot"?

Well, fall damage gains 1.5 damage ranks for every level fallen, rounded down... So, with a fall distance that Dom identified as 40-60 feet the damage would be somewhere between 21 and 67. If you rolled a 4 (the lowest you could roll without a one) you'd divide by four, making it 5-17 damage. If you rolled an eight you'd take 3-8 damage.

So, assuming you don't roll a one, you'd take 3-17 damage.

And that's assuming the rails don't power back on while you're on top of the elevator, because that would hurt.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 04:18:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 03:16:31 pm

SWEET ZOMBIE JESUS. A miracle!!!

Indeed.

Quote from: Draignean on June 04, 2012, 03:16:31 pm

So, with a fall distance that Dom identified as 40-60 feet the damage would be somewhere between 21 and 67.

Okay, so jumping down and hoping not to get a 1 is not an option at my current state of health. I'll just sit back and regen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 04, 2012, 05:55:01 pm

James sighed, stepped in, and shot at the thug, if he was there, then quickly ducked back in, sticking a foot out if anyone but the Blight came through the doorway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Zako on June 04, 2012, 08:52:21 pm

Perhaps Tarran could ask Jordan if he could use one of those ORS he's carrying? Those things heal you real quick as I recall.

Edited for SPELLINK.  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 09:37:20 pm

It's ORS. Anyway, searching, yes I think they do. But my character was depressed while it was happening, so he likely does not know about the ORSes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Zako on June 04, 2012, 10:57:20 pm

Perhaps you could, y'know, ask if they have some? Anything to get you back on your feet faster.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 11:14:16 pm

There's obviously a problem with that.

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 09:37:20 pm

But my character was depressed while it was happening, so he likely does not know about the ORSes.

Emphasis on this. My character likely does not even know ORSes exist, let alone that Jordan has any. I would be blatantly breaking roleplaying.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 04, 2012, 11:20:43 pm

Well... Has anyone ever said Jordan is a medic around Smith? If so, it wouldn't be out of character for him to ask if the dude could patch him up. But that requires some digging and my internet's being slow right now, so... >.>;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 11:32:23 pm

My character has already patched his wounds up himself if I recall correctly. Poorly, but he did, back when he was depressed. So it makes my character asking for patching up further more unlikely than you think.

Plus, the current situation isn't exactly the perfect situation for asking for healing. Who knows, somebody could come up with an idea at any time, and wasting time would risk James' life. Or maybe Jordan is busy thinking and my character doesn't want to bother him in that case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 12:04:58 am

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 11:14:16 pm

There's obviously a problem with that.

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 09:37:20 pm

But my character was depressed while it was happening, so he likely does not know about the ORSes.

Emphasis on this. My character likely does not even know ORSes exist

What.

Your party has had them on several separate occasions, you've used them several times, you were in the room while they were used to save Trol's life, you could buy them at the signifer's, they were a major medical breakthrough, and you're fully cognizant that even Independent Medics (the worst supplied chop-docs there are) occasionally carry the stuff.

It's okay if you don't want to ask for it, but I'm pretty certain Tarran Smith hasn't been living under a rock.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 05, 2012, 12:23:16 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 12:04:58 am

you've used them several times,

I don't recall using them. Really. Mind posting a link?

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you were in the room while they were used to save Trol's life,

Well, was my character paying full attention? That's the important part.

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you could buy them at the signifer's

Do you think that someone would remember everything on a menu? Especially when they're not interested? I certainly don't.

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they were a major medical breakthrough

Hm, fair point. But still, my character is not even nearly a doctor.

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and you're fully cognizant that even Independent Medics (the worst supplied chop-docs there are) occasionally carry the stuff.

However, I don't think you've ever told me this before now, have you?

Quote

It's okay if you don't want to ask for it, but I'm pretty certain Tarran Smith hasn't been living under a rock.

Wow, why are you getting all upset?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Zako on June 05, 2012, 12:27:31 am

He's getting upset because you are refusing user friendly, life saving treatment. It's basically a bar of bacteria that you press on your wounds and it dissolves and creates new tissue to heal them. You've definately used them, and if not you, then someone around you so Tarran definately should know they exist. It like the only medical treatment that brainless grunts can use safely and yet effectively because they don't DO anything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 12:42:30 am

Quote from: Tarran on June 05, 2012, 12:23:16 am

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It's okay if you don't want to ask for it, but I'm pretty certain Tarran Smith hasn't been living under a rock.

Wow, why are you getting all upset?

I ain't upset, I'm confused and trying to help, but I'm not upset. Assume my mood to be confused dog until otherwise stated, any other emotion you sense is my inability to type a coherent thought past midnight.

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    you were in the room while they were used to save Trol's life,

Well, was my character paying full attention? That's the important part.

I can't imagine you were averting your gaze, particularly not when Dom nearly got wiped in the Shiren fight and you were practically carrying her while she administered them to herself.

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Do you think that someone would remember everything on a menu? Especially when they're not interested? I certainly don't.

If I'm going to Denny's, no. If I'm picking through gear that's going to help me survive a rebellion, I'm memorizing the menu.

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That's all fine and well, but my character isn't exactly a doctor.

I'm not a doctor either but I've heard of anti-biotics, organ replacement surgery, vaccinations, lobotomies, etc. We're not talking a specialized method of performing a treatment, like micro-bubble dispersed treatment, we're talking about a major medical function.

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and you're fully cognizant that even Independent Medics (the worst supplied chop-docs there are) occasionally carry the stuff.

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However, I don't think you've ever told me this yet, have you?

The first pack of ORS you ever pulled was off the body of a Independent medic.

Quote from: Zako on June 05, 2012, 12:27:31 am

He's getting upset because you are refusing user friendly, life saving treatment. It's basically a bar of bacteria that you press on your wounds and it dissolves and creates new tissue to heal them. You've definately used them, and if not you, then someone around you so Tarran definately should know they exist. It like the only medical treatment that brainless grunts can use safely and yet effectively because they don't DO anything.

Woah there one ear, it's his character. I'm not going to railroad him, and I'm not upset, it's one a.m here and I've been inking government hoops all day. I want him to have every choice available, after he's made his decision then it's good. (A long as you don't start that teabagging crap up, that made me frustrated.)

I save my upset points for places that are not the internet.  ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Zako on June 05, 2012, 12:50:36 am

Ok, sorry.

...

Micro-whatnow?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 05, 2012, 01:00:54 am

Quote from: Zako on June 05, 2012, 12:27:31 am

He's getting upset because you are refusing user friendly, life saving treatment.

I'm not sure it's lifesaving if I'm not dying.

And no, I'm not specifically refusing them, I'm refusing potentially breaking roleplaying in my eyes. The refusing of the ORSes is only because I (was?) think(ing?) they're directly related to roleplay breaking.

Quote from: Zako on June 05, 2012, 12:27:31 am

You've definately used them,

As I mentioned in my last post, I don't recall using them.

Quote from: Zako on June 05, 2012, 12:27:31 am

then someone around you so Tarran definately should know they exist.

Quote from: Tarran on June 05, 2012, 12:23:16 am

Well, was my character paying full attention? That's the important part.

@Draignean, you might want to re-read my post, I edited it somewhat.

Quote from: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 12:42:30 am

I can't imagine you were averting your gaze, particularly not when Dom nearly got wiped in the Shiren fight and you were practically carrying her while she administered them to herself.

Did I actively watch her regenerate until she stopped regenerating? If someone was running down a road, and you stop paying attention for several minutes, how do you know that they didn't get in and use a car then get out when you weren't watching? Similarly, how does my character not know if she didn't use something else?

Quote from: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 12:42:30 am

If I'm going to Denny's, no. If I'm picking through gear that's going to help me survive a rebellion, I'm memorizing the menu.

Well, good for you then. Me, (and to an extension my avatar because he's pretty decently emotionally related to me) I can't remember crap in a list unless I've seen it several times over several different visits. I don't think I've visited the place many times.

Quote from: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 12:42:30 am

The first pack of ORS you ever pulled was off the body of a Independent medic.

That's unrelated. You're telling me what I pulled them off of, if I did. I'm asking if you've told me that I've pulled them off of anything before this day.

Also a new question: Did I know what they were when I picked them up, and how long after I picked them up did it take for me to see one in action?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 01:22:22 am

Quote from: Zako on June 05, 2012, 12:50:36 am

Micro-whatnow?

Micro-bubbles, a recent advance in modern medicine that uses ultrasound to induce cavitation of bubbles in the patient's bloodstream to allow a drug to readily enter the body.

Here's a link if you're interested in the technical aspects. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1361256/)

It's not where I learned about it, but I subscribe to a couple medical and scientific journals, and I can't float you the links to those without you too having a subscription. Sorry.

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Did I actively watch her regenerate until she stopped regenerating? If someone was running down a road, and you stop paying attention for several minutes, how do you know that they didn't get in and use a car then get out when you weren't watching? Similarly, how does my character not know if she didn't use something else?

...You doctored her until she could stand. She took the ORS while you were still helping her to the elevator, you then proceeded up the elevator with her. She obviously recovered enough health to stand on her own, even enough to beat the living shit out of the poor elevator doors. She did not run away, hide in a corner, doctor her wounds, and then come back before you realized she was gone.

And the answer to your jogging question, because no sane person jogs to their car, drives a hundred feet, and then gets out of the car and starts jogging again.

Horses, not Zebras.

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That's unrelated. You're telling me what I pulled them off of, if I did. I'm asking if you've told me that I've pulled them off of anything.

Yes, the independent Deadeye who bargained his life in exchange for telling you where to get and how to use the ORS said to pull the case off of the medic. You were not the one who personally took the box off the medic, but again, you probably didn't suffer a sudden and temporary cessation of the senses when the event occurred.

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Did I know what they were when I picked them up, and how long after I picked them up did it take for me to see one in action?

You were told what they were before they were picked up, and they were used fifteen seconds after they were picked up. With effects that cured Trol from near death, and ejected several embedded rounds from the Deadeye.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 05, 2012, 01:49:10 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 01:22:22 am

And the answer to your jogging question, because no sane person jogs to their car, drives a hundred feet, and then gets out of the car and starts jogging again.

Who said it was their car? ;)

And it could be possible that it's a holiday in some remote part of the world to run, get in your car, abandon it, then continue running. You never know~

Quote from: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 01:22:22 am

Yes, the independent Deadeye who bargained his life in exchange for telling you where to get and how to use the ORS said to pull the case off of the medic. You were not the one who personally took the box off the medic, but again, you probably didn't suffer a sudden and temporary cessation of the senses when the event occurred.

I'm sorry, what? I blanked out while reading your text.

 :P

...Anyway, if you say so. I personally don't remember it, this RTD has been going on for forever and I've definitely forgotten things.



Anywho, I don't think I'll ask for it this turn anyways. I don't really think I need it immediately, as far as I can tell we're going to be here for quite a while, so regening gives me an excuse to not think up actions. :P

I could use it to jump down and try to save James, yes, but the risk of rolling a 1 is still there. With armor that's likely literally full of holes, and potentially 60 damage, I still think it's too dangerous. And past that, my character likely isn't brave enough at the moment to risk the jump anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 01:57:37 am

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...Anyway, if you say so. I personally don't remember it, this RTD has been going on for forever and I've definitely forgotten things.

No problem man, that's what you've got me for. A Draignean Never Forgets.

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Who said it was their car? ;)

And it could be possible that it's a holiday in some remote part of the world to run, get in your car, abandon it, then continue running. You never know~

Well, thumb appreciation day was last month, and public sleeping day was the month before that, so I suppose it's entirely possible that Twilight Zone Jogging day is coming up. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 05, 2012, 02:14:41 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 01:57:37 am

No problem man, that's what you've got me for. A Draignean Never Forgets.

Except when it comes to waiting lists if I recall correctly. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 11:03:57 am

Quote from: Tarran on June 05, 2012, 02:14:41 am

Quote from: Draignean on June 05, 2012, 01:57:37 am

No problem man, that's what you've got me for. A Draignean Never Forgets.

Except when it comes to waiting lists if I recall correctly. :P

Hey, I just didn't have it up. The list itself was all up here!
/me thocks own head hollowly

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 05, 2012, 05:15:22 pm

If Tarran rolls a 1, we can have two people die! Yippee!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 05, 2012, 06:34:33 pm

Good thing I won't be risking rolling that 1, then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on June 07, 2012, 06:23:25 am

Sorry for not being here, i had some temporary paying work

anyway Ash tries to remember if she found any floor plans of this place while she was jacked into the computer

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 16, 2012, 10:57:28 am

Well I'm sorry for not being here, apparently my hard disk is in an imminent failure state.  :-\ Granted, I could have run the turn before it started failing, but I didn't know it was planning to fuss out on me.

Bought Diablo III, (Hey, I haven't bought a new game in a while. DON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT.), realized that I was missing SP2, and then embarked on the merry hell of attempting to install SP2 on a well used computer. Several days later, I still do not have SP2, I still do not have Diablo III installed, and my computer is constantly warning me that my hard disk is about to fail. Fun.

Apparently service packs are only meant to be installed on computers that have never been used before. Plus the tech-support people appear to be contractually obligated to personally hate anyone who asks a question that isn't already answered on the troubleshooting website.

So, I'm almost finished backing up the 300~ Gig of at risk files, and assuming that "imminent" doesn't mean "imminent", I'll probably run a turn a today. Even if imminent is actually an honest estimate I might run a turn from my laptop, but I may also be shopping for a new HDD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 16, 2012, 11:01:03 am

That sucks, dude. :-\ It seems like everyone is having computer troubles recently (me, you, Digital Hellhound)...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 16, 2012, 12:01:13 pm

Not me. My computer is dandy.

Me, however, not so dandy. I'm slightly sick, and I only got a whopping ~3 hours of sleep as a result.



Anyway, my sympathies. Do it on your own time, there's no rush.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 17, 2012, 09:28:36 pm

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Not me. My computer is dandy.

Smug bastard...

Apparently imminent was actually imminent. I *think* most of the files have been backed up, but I, apparently, couldn't get the OS mirrored before everything froze.  :-\ So now I'm looking at $250 worth of repairs to make if I just want the computer to do what it did before. I'm thinking of making a few upgrades, notably a newer OS and an SSD to replace the dead HDD, but that will increase the price and make it take that much longer to repair.

So, now I'm just down to my laptop as far as computing goes. This is unfortunate, but it hopefully shouldn't affect things too badly until I make the repairs.

The only thing that is problematic is that I was developing a set of macros that would let me effectively simulate D22 combat (harder than it sounds if you're like me and never want to have to make manual edits), but this laptop REALLY doesn't like maptools at all. So progress on that front is postponed indefinitely, but that should at least get me off my fanny for making Serious' suggestion work.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 16, 2012, 11:01:03 am

That sucks, dude. :-\ It seems like everyone is having computer troubles recently (me, you, Digital Hellhound)...

I bless your failing computer with the magic of my fail. Hopefully this will cause it to fail at failing and magically repair itself.

I swear I'll have that wiki thing up eventually. That code you've given me has helped, but I'm still breaking things on a regular basis.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on June 21, 2012, 12:20:39 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 04, 2012, 02:43:55 pm

Will my body to HEAL FASTER DAMMIT.

    [Stam 2] (6+3 /5 2 HP regenerated) For the first time since the firefight in the rotting garden, feeling begins to flicker slowly back into your recoil numbed hands. You scowl at them resentfully. You're still pretty much an invalid at a time when people desperately need your help, the ability to feel just how ill fitting your grave-robbed armor is doesn't do much to make you feel better.   
    You've got James on the line, and maybe Dominique if she tries something suicidal without you in any shape to back her up. You need to get back in the fight, and you just don't have the supplies to do it fast or the time to do it slow.
    You close your eyes hopelessly and attempt to stem your wounds by will alone. [P. Kinetics 4+2] Something tickles faintly at the back of your mind, taking the glowing afterimage of the lightstand from your closed sight and... changing it. The thought, if it could be called that, moves with quick, precise strokes. Shapes and designs are twisted from the reddish blur on your closed eyes, then warped into something incomprehensibly complex, yet familiar as the shape of your own teeth.
     [A.Kinetics 5+2] Blindly and without thought, you attempt to follow the design of fading light before it dies. You feel gentle pressures nudging against your flesh from within and without, breaking things so small that they could scarcely be called things at all. The pattern of thought repeats upon itself as you mold your own flesh back into shape with barely conscious will, refining your work with each repetition of gentle nudges.
    It is only when you first begin to question how you're doing any of this that you rise from your memory induced trance enough to realize just how badly this hurts. [Soak 3] You completely lose the psionic pattern as a feeling akin to tearing off your own skin with your teeth breaks through your somnolent mind. You jerk and twitch under the pain, but you resist crying out as your nerves inform you in no uncertain terms that they are not happy with what you just did.

   As the pain fades you feel weaker and washed, but, strangely, better. Your wounds don't hurt as badly, and most of the small cuts and grazes have closed up. Even the bandaged burn on your arm feels better, though it still itches like the very devil.

(Stamina -60 HP +40)


---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 07, 2012, 06:23:25 am

Ash tries to remember if she found any floor plans of this place while she was jacked into the computer

    Unfortunately, you know very little about this facility that wasn't in your briefing. Your brief jaunt into the system only got you punted by internal security, which does tell you that they have security, but precious little else. You know the facility has numerous levels, and, like most technocrat research facilities, several security checkpoints the further down you go. The trouble is that most of the research facilities that were dug into these moons in the early days are highly modular. So while you can say with certainty that there is needle somewhere in this haystack, you don't know exactly where it is, or how to find it.
    The best bet to find an actual map of the base would probably be one of the security points, but that plan relies on both getting down to a security check and getting through whatever internal security is still working and/or the aberrant bastard's new pets.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 04, 2012, 02:26:21 am

Failing that, Dom decided to try something easier: first open the hatch on top of the elevator, because surely it had one, then lift James out through it and back up to here.

    Getting yourself down might be too hazardous, but surely pulling him up wouldn't be too bad... Anyway, if you do accidentally hurt him badly you'll be here to patch him up. Not that that's going to happen, hopefully. [Telekinesis 4+1] (-2 stamina)  [Observation 3]
    You carefully extend your will in the simplest motion, only slightly stronger than the first psionic you'd ever used. You probe the surface of the stationary elevator, groping mostly blindly for the access panel. It takes a minute, but finally you close around the familiar flat circle latch of the panel. You release the latch lock gently, hoping for a silent, and surprising, grab. [Heavy Manipulation 4+1-2] (-30 stamina)
    You throw the hatch open and send a hooked rope of questing energy down to grab James with a single thought, trying to make up what time you're going to lose in finding James by being loud and unexpected.
   You don't, however, lose any time finding James. Primarily because he's glowing with the same light-that-is-not-light you saw on the door of the bare office. Less focused, less defined, but definitely the same thing.
   Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, you grab him and pull. [Dom Will 3 Vs Immortal Dex 4, 3, 4] [Immortal Int 4-2, 3-2] You sense two of the immortals turning to look at James as he rises, and for a moment you fear that they're going to dogpile James and stop him by dint of their combined weight. To your grateful surprise, they merely look at James' hovering body with expressions that could be best termed as confusion. They may be big, they may be armored, and they may be mean, but they are also about as bright as yesterday's lunch.

   That little victory is stolen swiftly when James somehow manages to slip out of your psionic noose after you've hoisted him halfway. You manage to catch him again by his ankle before he starts really falling, but he's still inexplicably slick. [Intuition 4] You may not know a lot about this kind of thing, but it's not rocket surgery to say that the slickness has something to do with the glow that surrounds him. 

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Taricus on June 04, 2012, 02:49:16 pm

Shut the system down, go find Dom.

    With everything you need for now in hand, or rather, in head, you finally shut down the beleaguered system. It flickers fitfully for a couple seconds after you send it off, but eventually the damaged emitters go quiet and plunge the room back into darkness.
   Hmm... You hadn't thought about that. This might be tricky.
    Jake continues to snore on the wall, apparently catching up on lost sleep now that he's "safe" alone with you. You shrug and make no move to wake him. He'll wake up when he wakes up, and hopefully he'll have the good sense to stay put until someone comes to get him.
   [Observation 2+1] You fumble your way to the wall and feel your way from there, groping the wall in a mightily lewd manner before finding the maintenance hatch. Dom, thankfully, left it open. If it had been closed you don't know what you would have done. [Dex 2] You climb down into the duct in only the loosest sense, mostly relying on gravity to get down and on the floor to stop you. [Soak 2] (-5 Hp) Your kneecaps heartily disapprove of the maneuver.
   You pick yourself up and right yourself, peering into the total blackness as if it made a difference. Huh, well, Dom isn't immediately down the ladder. That rules out one of a couple thousand possibilities. You call out, [Speech 1] but the only sound that returns is a warped echo of your own voice.

It is very dark, and it occurs that you don't really have any idea how to get back. Bloody women, always running off without a word. Would it have killed her to wait for the couple minutes that it took you to find the information you needed? Noooo, princess biceps has to go running off to do battle with something... _{Probably off finding something else to eat, curled into a corner with that 'book' of hers.}

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 04, 2012, 05:55:01 pm

James sighed, stepped in, and shot at the thug, if he was there, then quickly ducked back in, sticking a foot out if anyone but the Blight came through the doorway.

   To heck with it all, time for plan B: walk in, shoot everyone, repeat step two as necessary. An ambush might be more tactically sound, but honestly, you don't give a rat's furry hiney over tactically sound right now. Maybe when your brain is less occupied.
   You walk softly but quickly with your companion, stopping in front of the all too familiar door and signing for a three second count. Well, you sign for a three second count like you've seen them sign in the movies, you honestly aren't sure how people who actually do this for a living do it.
    Three...
       Two...
          One....
     [Strength 5] You slam the door open with resonating force, locking shoulders briefly with Her as the two of you simultaneously occupy the door and open fire.  [Quickshot 4+1+1] (Confirm Critical 2 Vs 4) Your first bullet strikes the unarmored thug low in the side, just a little to the left hitting something important. (Figment 1 - 15 HP) [Blight Quickshot 4+1+1] (Confirm Critical 2 Vs 3) Blight's bullet also strikes the unarmored thug, tearing a line across his thigh that scarcely misses clipping open the femoral artery. (Figment 1 - 16 HP)
    The technocratic figments stare at you in surprise and pain. [Figment will 4-1, 2-1-1] The armored rifleman is able to get into a firing position with commendable speed, but the wounded thug simply crumples, clutching his bloodied leg and screaming.
    Your compatriot pulls back to take cover beside the door, and you follow suit swiftly. You are not terribly anxious for a repeat of what happened last time you did this.

(Next turn, James Initiative +20, Blight initiative +20, Thug initiative -50, Trooper Initiative -10)

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The elevator

    In silence, the elevator begins to slowly fall again. The rails hum with energy that tugs briefly at James' body armor, but, thanks to the overpowered investment of energy that Dominique is putting into keeping him afloat, the surge fails to pull him down and swiftly weakens as the elevator descends.
     The gnashing of teeth from the cheated immortals is palpable.


Turn Recap
Taric is De-ossifying is buttocks
James is shooting in sync (and is flying)
Tarran is learning that you might get what you ask for, if you pay
Dominique is lasso'ing a slippery James.
Ash is thinkin' 'thangs

Jordan is resting
Harry is resting

Other Events
The elevator has resumed movement
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal
James is about ~25 feet from the top floor elevator doors, sustained by Dom. (30 Stamina per turn min.)
Tarran is Tired


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (Mid Distant to Tarran's group) (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: Enemies (James) (click to show/hide)

Figment
Class: Technocrat Thug
Health 11/40
Wearing: Bloodied Black Jumpsuit
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 15/15
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -50)
Range: Close

Figment
Class: Technocrat Trooper
Health 75/75
Wearing: Black Jumpsuit, Light Body armor (50/50)
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle 15/15
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -10)
Range: Close

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 108/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 17/18
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x4
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants (Active)
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants (Active)

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Less than half (Charging)
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants (Active) 
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 72/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Near top floor elevators

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 59/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 15/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 66/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 17/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 21, 2012, 01:00:07 am

Dominique shut out the outside world to focus her entire being into getting a firm hold on James and hauling him back up to safety. His life depended on her now even more than it did a moment ago, and she wasn't going to let him - or the team - down.

(I'm using however much stamina it's going to take to move him up and onto safe ground, even if it ends up costing me all of it.

Also, wanted to say thanks for downgrading the HM to TK so I didn't waste stamina or otherwise mess up my action. ^^^)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on June 21, 2012, 01:09:07 am

Holy crap, that actually turned out pretty well. Near full health!

"Agh... just a bit of pain Tarran. Get over it. It's only for a few seconds. So, does anyone have a plan yet?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 21, 2012, 11:33:36 pm

James ran out towards the cell with the... thing and ushered the Blight towards it, luring the trooper out so when the trooper came in sight he could shoot the trooper in the face.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on June 24, 2012, 05:12:21 pm

Give the big girl a bit more time, then start the search for another way down

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2012, 12:43:03 am

I am not dead, kinda wish I was right now, but I'm not dead. Fixed my computer on the 25th, got all the parts together and it works great. I went out to grab a bite to eat at Joes, celebrating the successful repair of a much needed piece of gear. Unfortunately my good humor outweighed my good sense and I ordered a rare cooked burger in a college town Eskimoe Joe's. I got back on solid food the day before yesterday and I've been in the progress of unclogging my e-mail and everything else that I've been neglecting in the intermediary period of worshiping the porcelain gods.

Moral: Don't eat anything that isn't burnt beyond dead when you live in a college town. The students who work there are no more sanitary than you are.

I'll run a turn for this tomorrow. Hopefully you all haven't forgotten who I am.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2012, 12:51:39 am

DRAIGNEAN! ;-; I'm happy to see you back, dude. I'm glad you're feeling better.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: IronyOwl on July 10, 2012, 12:54:09 am

Eesh. Welcome back.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2012, 01:12:08 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2012, 12:51:39 am

DRAIGNEAN! ;-; I'm happy to see you back, dude. I'm glad you're feeling better.

Thanks man, I'm glad to be back. Getting back on B12 was my carrot for cleaning out and responding to my backlogged voicemail. I hate my phone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Zako on July 10, 2012, 04:52:34 am

Dude, glad to see you back, but one should never eat food that is so rare that it's still twitching. Take it easy for awhile while your stomach sorts itself out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2012, 01:30:34 am

Uh, well I got about half the turn written before I realized this, but Taric doesn't have an action yet. This is a sign of the apocalypse, I'm sure of it.

Well, at least the turn will be fairly quick to finish once Taricus arrives with an action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2012, 03:10:21 am

Funny, Taricus used to be one of the fastest posters for this thread. Now? This is the second time he's not posted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2012, 03:19:06 am

I'm not sure what to make of that. I told him there was a new turn up around the time it was posted and he said he was 'feeling lazy.' Hopefully he refutes my theory here but I'm starting to think he's not interested anymore... :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on July 11, 2012, 03:27:13 am

Has taric even been on recently

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2012, 05:50:15 am

Sorry about that guys, I just can't think of anything to post as an action so...  :-\

Autopilot me for a few turns, and we'll go from there...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Ahra on July 11, 2012, 03:45:24 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2012, 05:50:15 am

Sorry about that guys, I just can't think of anything to post as an action so...  :-\

Autopilot me for a few turns, and we'll go from there...

... I think Cthulhu will call me soon, this is a sign that the end is nigh.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2012, 06:24:57 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2012, 05:50:15 am

Sorry about that guys, I just can't think of anything to post as an action so...  :-\

Autopilot me for a few turns, and we'll go from there...

No problem man, I'm sorry this has lost so much momentum in the past year.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Taricus on July 11, 2012, 06:50:36 pm

Not your fault Draig. I just can't see what Taric could do in this situation :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2012, 07:06:03 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 11, 2012, 06:50:36 pm

Not your fault Draig. I just can't see what Taric could do in this situation :-\

Happens to all of us sometimes. You could always meet up with the rest of the team, that should take a turn at least.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2012, 07:39:04 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on June 21, 2012, 01:09:07 am

"Agh... just a bit of pain Tarran. Get over it. It's only for a few seconds. So, does anyone have a plan yet?"

    Your question falls on deaf ears, something that seems to happen all too often when anyone asks if anyone else has a plan. [intelligence 4] Dom is getting James under control, but that's just going to delay the inevitable. The Father wants you, or at least he wants one of you. Keeping James out of his hands only means that he's going to try another tack, a pattern that will probably continue until he gets what he wants.
    That thought alone makes you tired. Honestly, the chances of getting pulled into the lair of a tribe of affection starved space amazons had to be almost as good as those of being pulled into the lair of a homicidally insane AI that spent its time turning people into its personal slaves by strapping bio-suits onto them. But do you get amazons? Nooo.
     You rant internally for another couple seconds, blowing off steam before you return to serious matters. You're in hostile territory, you have no idea where you are in relation to anything else, no idea how many enemies are arrayed against you, and no idea where the objective is. The only thing you're sure of is that the enemy knows where you are, and as long as you keep tripping over every security flag you can find, he's going to keep knowing where you are.
    You have about a dozen half formed plans in your head, but right now they all point to certain death.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 21, 2012, 01:00:07 am

Dominique shut out the outside world to focus her entire being into getting a firm hold on James and hauling him back up to safety. His life depended on her now even more than it did a moment ago, and she wasn't going to let him - or the team - down.

   James slips a bit further down in your grip, and you abruptly stop caring about whether you might be hurting him with your handiwork. Stretching a few of his tendons in funny ways was going to be a damn sight less damaging than letting him fall down an active shaft. [Luck 3] [Heavy Manipulation, 30, 4+1-2] (-30 stamina) You noose every available appendage and pull, overcoming the unusual "slippery" feeling by sheer numbers rather than finesse.
    You sweat for a couple of tense seconds, painstakingly bringing up Jame's actively uncooperative body a foot at a time. The instant Jame's body floats unsteadily into arms reach, you grab for him, just barely managing get your fingers into the neckline of his armor. By old-fashioned and reliable brute force you haul James back onto solid ground, panting victorious breaths as you check him over. He's alive, still completely out of it, but alive. His skin feels funny, and there's the glowing thing of course, but he seems to be fine.
    If the Immortals were still there to make rude and triumphant hand gestures at, you'd be making them.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 24, 2012, 05:12:21 pm

Give the big girl a bit more time, then start the search for another way down

    In complete contradiction of everything you know about physics, Dominique actually does manage to pull Evan's slumbering body out of the shaft. Her treatment of him is somewhat unceremonious, notably so in the way she dumps him on the floor after hauling him away from certain death, but her physical is thorough for layman's work.
    You send Jordan over to help with James while you take the moment to plan. The immediate danger is over, James is out of enemy hands, and the Father's aims have been frustrated- at least momentarily. The Father will try again, of that much you're sure, but you hope to be in the wind by then. [Int 1] Unfortunately, hope is as far as you get. You're completely certain you don't want to wait for the elevator to come back to this floor, but your mind momentarily draws a complete blank for other options.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Forces beyond human understanding

Turn my laser back into a flashlight, then see about getting out of here.

    In the dark, literally and figuratively, there isn't a lot that you can do to find the others- and using knee-dar isn't exactly appealing in this place. Still, although it may be blacker than Satan's own coffee right now, you can fix that.  You sit down on the floor of the tunnel, pulling out Frank and laying it on your lap. You did this once already, and while it might not have been quite so dark then, you are still confident that you can do this.  [Mechanical 5+1-2]
    By memory and touch alone you crack the laser focusing housing and start making changes, altering the beam focal point and tuning the power to non-incendiary levels.
    A few minutes and one small spark later, it's working as a flashlight again. You smile at the sharp green circle with smug pride. There were advantages to being a genius. Now, where would Dom have gone?
    You sweep the light over the cramped maintenance shaft, noting the wrecked iris, the near maintenance hatch that you didn't just emerge out of, and the drop shaft at the far end of the tunnel. [intuition 5] It doesn't take your level of intelligence to tell that she probably didn't start her search for Tarran in the drop shaft, and her climbing through the broken iris is only slightly more likely considering the presence of a more viable exit just yards away. You shrug once to nobody in particular and head out to the near room, Frank leading.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 21, 2012, 11:33:36 pm

James ran out towards the cell with the... thing and ushered the Blight towards it, luring the trooper out so when the trooper came in sight he could shoot the trooper in the face.

   

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James 96+23-0 = 119 (bonus action)
Blight 86+25-0 = 111 (bonus action)

Trooper 46+3-10 = 39
Thug 69+1-50 = 20

    While the technocrat figments are still occupied by the ferocity of your assault, you run, pulling Her back with you. You don't fancy getting pinned down like last time, and this way you can keep them off balance while they chase you. [Dex 3] You peel back to the room with the unformed figment less gracefully or quickly than you had intended, but more than fast enough to break the figment's line of fire before they can recover enough to shoot. 
   The cell is exactly as you left it, the unformed thing still simply standing and staring. It might not be the best companion, but with luck you'll be able to use to soak up some bullets.

    She gets the idea halfway back to the cell, [Dex 1] and She's just a stride behind you when Her ankle twists under Her. She wobbles for a moment and almost catches her balance, but her broken momentum carries her awkwardly to the floor of the exposed hallway. She gets back up immediately, but it's going to be too late for her to get into the cell with you before the guards are in the corridor.

   As if summoned by the thought, the trooper barges out of the security area and into the cell block rifle first. He spots Blight instantly and opens fire, [Quickshot 3] sending a bullet skinning across her back as she scrambles away. (Blight Health -25)


    [Thug will 3-1] The thug fails to emerge behind the trooper, apparently more occupied with his numerous bleeding injuries than with killing you.

  You take additional time to get into a firing position behind the legs of the unformed figment, setting your aim squarely in the doorway where the trooper will have to come through to get you. (Under cover, will be aimed in to the first target that comes through the doors.) Blight, meanwhile, manages to half sprint, half crawl, her way back into the cell. She might not have the time to set her sights like you have, but at least she is out of the line of fire.

---

Turn Recap
Taric is receiving missions from god
James is prepared to shoot a man in the face
Tarran is lamenting his lack of nuzzle deprived amazons
Dominique has landed a big one
Ash is thinkin' 'thangs

Jordan is Looking James over
Harry is resting

Other Events
The elevator has resumed movement
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal
Tarran is Tired


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (Mid Distant to Tarran's group) (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: Enemies (James) (click to show/hide)

Figment
Class: Technocrat Thug
Health 11/40
Wearing: Bloodied Black Jumpsuit
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 21/21
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -50)
Range: Close

Figment
Class: Technocrat Trooper
Health 75/75
Wearing: Black Jumpsuit, Light Body armor (50/50)
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle 10/15
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -10)
Range: Close

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 83/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 17/18
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 94/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x4
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 51/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Near top floor elevators

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 61/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 18/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 68/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 17/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2012, 07:48:16 pm

Dom grabbed the unattended rail gun and ammo for it, then made her way back to James. "Hey, boss. You got any ideas on how to get this dude on his feet again? If not, we'd better at least get him somewhere safe." She nodded to Ash and her crew; she hadn't said anything to them earlier because of the James situation, but now she had a spare moment.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2012, 07:57:25 pm

"Why are you asking me? I'm not a medic. I don't know why he's acting like this, he wasn't knocked out or anything. He just... fell asleep suddenly."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2012, 08:00:02 pm

"Well, you could... give him CPR or something?" Dom tried hopefully, knowing that just because she was a woman she was probably going to be given that job.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2012, 08:22:51 pm

((Draignean, what are the chances that my character knows how to preform CPR, out of curiosity?))



"...I don't think CPR is used to wake people up, Dom." Tarran said, staring blankly, at Dom, arms sagging downward.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2012, 08:26:33 pm

"Well, my only other idea is slapping the shit out of him until he gets up," Dom said, crouching by his head. "Or I could just drag him back to Taric and see if he can get in his mind with that weird shit he does, figure out what's going on in there to keep him down." She poked James in the forehead - perhaps a little harder than necessary - to illustrate her point.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2012, 08:34:06 pm

"Personally, I'd say slapping the hell out of him is better than letting Taric get in his head. Just a hunch. But worse case we could always do both."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2012, 08:49:33 pm

Dom thought about that for a few silent moments. "Yeah, that's why you're the boss and not me," she agreed, raising her hand.

Dom slapped James to try and awaken him!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 11, 2012, 09:59:50 pm

Examine James very carefully for any and all wounds. Also, look at him in a very "Pffft, rookie" way while doing so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2012, 12:53:02 am

Quote from: Tarran on July 11, 2012, 08:22:51 pm

((Draignean, what are the chances that my character knows how to preform CPR, out of curiosity?))

The basics of it? Undoubtedly. Enough to actually help someone... maybe, he's your character. Depends on his past, I mean, I got my first basic FA and CPR certification when I was 14. The techniques are hardly advanced, so it wouldn't be technocracy restricted information.

Your call, I'm not going to give you a penalty or a bonus either way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on July 12, 2012, 06:06:31 pm

If I can see the access to the elevator lob a grenade into it now that james is not there

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2012, 06:09:45 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on July 12, 2012, 06:06:31 pm

If I can see the access to the elevator lob a grenade into it now that james is not there

You can't see it, plus the grenade has ferric components, the active rails would play merry hell with it.

Of course it would also play merry hell with them when it went boom, but that's another story.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on July 12, 2012, 06:18:08 pm

okay I wanna play merry hell with the rails, will it cause plummeting related to doom?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2012, 06:41:31 pm

Not unless you get a really great roll for the explosion. It might do nothing, it might stop the elevator again temporarily, or it might cause the elevator to drop. (Which would cause the emergency brakes to be deployed, effectively nullifying that elevator.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on July 12, 2012, 07:38:51 pm

Throw a grenade into the shaft hoping for the best

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 15, 2012, 09:13:23 am

((Was gone for a week))
James waited, and if the trooper got close he'd try to disarm him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 16, 2012, 07:41:17 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on July 11, 2012, 09:59:50 pm

Examine James very carefully for any and all wounds. Also, look at him in a very "Pffft, rookie" way while doing so.

   You kneel beside James' sleeping body, having just concluded on enlightening conversation with Dom an how not to use CPR. James is in poor shape, but you don't see the large dent in the noggin that you would expect to see in a case like this. Still, you need to take stock of his injuries, if only to see if he's bad enough to need Dom's brutal approach to medicine. [int 6]
    You methodically note the masses of bruises and electrical burns on his arms, legacies of his fight against security, and start peeling off his slightly battered armor to get a look at his trunk. There are a few new bloody grazes, undoubtedly from the firefight in the hallway when everyone had just been raining lead and iron, but nothing else leaps out at you. He's bruised and scraped, probably uncomfortable, but no worse than you were a few minutes ago.
   You move your hands up to check his neck carefully, probing for the swelling or heat that might explain James' prolonged unconsciousness- and his occasional semi-sane rantings. You find nothing of the sort, which seems both fortunate and unfortunate at the same time. You're just about to finish your inspection and declare his unconsciousness force majeure when you notice something on his neck, a tiny knot of scar tissue hidden under James' hair, a needle mark from repetitive injections of... something.
   It doesn't explain a lot about his current condition, but it does a lot to back up his "there's something in my brain" argument.
 
   Jordan looks at you in a slightly impressed way, one of his eyebrows raised in surprise. "You actually looked like you knew what you were doing there for a second. You a nurse back in the civvie life?"
   "Terrorist, actually," you reply neutrally. "You examined him earlier, what did you make of this?" You say, holding back James' hair so Jordan can see the needle mark.
    Jordan's brow furrows and he leans forwards, frowning. "Missed it, I was looking for more active trauma... It's a needle mark, probably a ziptip to get through the skull, and that scar isn't old." He leans forwards further and squints. "It's been treated, judging by the way its pulling on the skin around it I'd say it was a fairly dirty job, and not more than two weeks ago." 

(Next medical roll on James is at +7 base, thanks to your thorough investigation.)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 12, 2012, 07:38:51 pm

Throw a grenade into the shaft hoping for the best

   You snag a grenade from Jordan as he goes to investigate James with Smith and Dominique, you're not done with this fight, not yet. You peer down into the shadows of the shaft and smile, arming the grenade and sending it speeding down to meet the elevator with one hand. The grenade is claimed by the darkness swiftly, but you watch in anticipation for the bright ball of flame.
   [Luck 2] [Explosion Force 4 Vs Rail integrity 4+2, 3+2, 5+2] The grenade falls too slowly to catch up to the elevator, despite your helping throw, and it explodes in the air above the carriage. The shaft rings with the tone of the explosion, but when the smoke clears the running lights are still active on all three of the working rails.
   The only thing you might have hurt is your pride.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2012, 08:49:33 pm

Dom slapped James to try and awaken him!

    After Tarran examines James he starts talking with Jordan, showing him a scar on James' head that's apparently a needle mark of some kind. Jordan says it's fairly fresh, but you honestly don't care about that. It didn't kill him then, it's probably not killing him now. After all, what kind of a jackass would inject a person with something that would make them get all broken two weeks later? It didn't make sense, at least not to you. James' spine wasn't broken, you've seen enough accidents in maintenance to know that, so he just needs to wake up. You've got a surefire way to wake people up.
   [Str 1] You lean over to slap James back into the land of the living, but you catch your foot on Jordan's crouching knee and, instead of slapping James, you end up sprawling on top of his partially stripped body. You've been in less awkward positions.
    "Is slipping beauty going to give sleeping beauty a kiss?" Jordan asks with somewhat caustic humor, rubbing his knee from where you kicked it.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: The beginning and the ending

Retrace Dom's steps out of here.

   You sweep your rifle over the odd little room you've climbed into, letting the bright green light illuminate the surprisingly large display of cased objects. It's interesting, in a go-to-the-museum-when-you're-six kind of way, but the only thing that catches your eye is an ornate stone carving of what appears to be an orgy. You'll have all the time in the world to admire classical art later, and It probably won't help you find the others, still, you check it carefully just to be sure.
   The main door of the room is much more promising, though less interesting, than the art piece. It's still slightly ajar from whoever passed through here last, and you're almost certain that these doors were closed before. You push the door back open and close it behind you, casting your light about the corridor outside for any trace of Dom. [intuition 5+2] She's not here, but you didn't exactly expect her to be. She's probably didn't duck into any of the other rooms either, she might be somewhat distractable when she's bored, but she wouldn't start walking into random rooms when she had a mission in mind.
   You squeeze carefully out the broken door at the end of the corridor, keeping careful to not jog the Jorm on your way through. The modifications you made were speed work, in the dark. You may be good, but you have no desire to accidentally blow your leg off with a miscalibrated laser pulse. Faint golden light, so faint that you can only barely tell its there, greets you as you pop yourself the rest of the way out of the door. You jog over to the T-junction of the corridor, peering carefully left into the source of the light.
  The lightstand is lying on its side some ways down the hall, but it still glows with a steady radiance. Where there is light, you'll find the rest of the group, and you've found light.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 15, 2012, 09:13:23 am

James waited, and if the trooper got close he'd try to disarm him.

Spoiler:  Initiative (click to show/hide)

James 47+0-0 = 47
Blight 8+5-0 = 13

Trooper 91+3 = 94
Thug 7+1-50 = -42 (Action lost)

    The trooper charges into the cell with surprising speed, catching you off guard as he fires a round into the room. A round that's aimed at you. [Quickshot 1] [Luck 3] (Jammed) You're looking down the long barrel of the rifle when it clicks in an unfortunate sounding way. The trooper stares at you in disbelief, then you pull your own trigger.

   You adjust your aim slightly in the moment before you shoot, adjusting for the elbow joint of his armor. Man couldn't use that rifle right if he could only use the one arm. [Marksman 1] [Luck 5] Your own trigger sticks, and for a moment you think that you're caught in one of those moments where nothing works, then it clicks down the rest of the way. [Marksman 4+1-2] The bullet hits the imaginary technocrat in the arm, [Technocrat Soak 3] and he fumbles the rifle as pain flashes down his arm. You don't think you did enough damage to prevent him from grabbing the rifle right back up, but it's out of his hands now. (Technocrat armor -10, HP -4)

   Blight, still on all fours from crawling in, takes advantage of the opportunity and kicks the rifle. [Str 3] Weakly sending it another few feet away from the Technocrat.

---

Turn Recap
Taric is receiving missions from god x2
James is shooting people in the arm, like a boss.
Tarran is being decent at medicine
Dominique ish snuggling coma patients
Ash is making fireworks

Jordan is taking a Dominique to the knee
Harry is resting

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal
Tarran is Tired


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Loot (Mid Distant to Tarran's group) (click to show/hide)

Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs) x1
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1

Spoiler: Enemies (Ashley and Co., Tarran (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: Enemies (James) (click to show/hide)

Figment
Class: Technocrat Thug
Health 11/40
Wearing: Bloodied Black Jumpsuit
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 18/18
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -50)
Range: Close

Figment
Class: Technocrat Trooper
Health 71/75
Wearing: Black Jumpsuit, Light Body armor (40/50)
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle 10/15
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -10)
Range: Close

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 83/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 17/18
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 96/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x4
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 60/115
Carried Weight: 160/200 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Near top floor elevators

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 63/70
Carried Weight: 138/170 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 21/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 140/200)
Stamina: 71/75
Carried weight: 105/200 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 16/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 16, 2012, 07:49:22 pm

Hey, Draignean, wasn't there a T-juncture near the elevators that leads to an unexplored section of this level?



"Dom, what are you doing?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 16, 2012, 07:56:00 pm

Nah, it's a sort of staggered four way. Hold on, I'll pull the map, it's not accurate, right now you guys are all clustered about where the immortals are, except for taric who is at the right end of the horizontal.

Spoiler: WAY out of date map, new one next round. (click to show/hide)

(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/3281/newd22map.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 16, 2012, 08:12:45 pm

((Dude, Dom, he's like in a coma!))
James ran and grabbed the rifle, beating the figment over the head with it. To unjam it. Yeah. If the technocrat grabbed it first, James grabbed the weird person thing and charged into the trooper with it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Caellath on July 16, 2012, 08:21:40 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 16, 2012, 08:12:45 pm

((Dude, Dom, he's like in a coma!))

((Dude, he's like, in a coma!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 16, 2012, 09:26:27 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 16, 2012, 07:56:00 pm

Nah, it's a sort of staggered four way. Hold on, I'll pull the map, it's not accurate, right now you guys are all clustered about where the immortals are, except for taric who is at the right end of the horizontal.

Ahh.

Quote from: Caellath on July 16, 2012, 08:21:40 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 16, 2012, 08:12:45 pm

((Dude, Dom, he's like in a coma!))

((Dude, he's like, in a coma!))

I don't get it.

Edit: Is it Powder's poor wording of that sentence?



Slowly walk north but stop before the T junction.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Caellath on July 16, 2012, 09:42:39 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 16, 2012, 09:26:27 pm

Quote from: Caellath on July 16, 2012, 08:21:40 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 16, 2012, 08:12:45 pm

((Dude, Dom, he's like in a coma!))

((Dude, he's like, in a coma!))

I don't get it.

((Try this. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DudeShesLikeInAComa)

Or more specifically, End of Evangelion has one of the worst cases of that.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 16, 2012, 10:09:27 pm

"I'm tripping over this fat-ass's leg," Dom growled back at Tarran, gesturing at Jordan as she got to her feet. She then got the railgun and ammo and left James's condition up to the actual medic.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 17, 2012, 12:53:05 am

Quote

She then got the railgun and ammo and left James's condition up to the actual medic.

Whoops. Missed that from your last action. Sorry.  :-\

ANYWAY, on a note that doesn't involve my screwing up egregiously.

A Draigcorp production, with consulting by Serious Business (Couldn't resist the joke, sorry serious), I now present...
Deviation-22, the Wiki! (http://deviation.wikidot.com/start)

It's in a barely working model right now, but it has (nearly) complete pages for Psionics and equipment. Those pages are also neat and orderly, which makes them far less of an eyesore than the ones that are currently installed on the forum.

Also presenting are pages for all of the players that have been active, including Trol and Shiren. These pages belong to each of you, and with the exception of the right-hand character bar and the "Story" section, you're going to be allowed to do what you want with them. Trol's, well, his I might take over since he seems to have left these waters.

The newest page is the Enemies page, which, as of right now, only contains a glorified template. This will change soon.

Now, I intend to keep adding to this deranged creation, but I would of course like your feedback on it. Look, read, experience, come back and tell me why you're never going back there again. Tell me what you like, how it could be changed, how it could be improved (blackjack and hookers have been considered, but vetoed.), and what pages you'd like to see after I hash out the basics.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 17, 2012, 12:57:54 am

No problem on both. :P Yeah, I suggested the idea of a wikidot to D to help organize things and gave him some example code. He created far better organized and more intricate pages than I could hope to. XD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 17, 2012, 01:25:32 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 17, 2012, 12:53:05 am

These pages belong to each of you, and with the exception of the right-hand character bar and the "Story" section,

What exactly is the "Story" section about, out of curiosity?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 17, 2012, 01:30:01 am

Quote from: Tarran on July 17, 2012, 01:25:32 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 17, 2012, 12:53:05 am

These pages belong to each of you, and with the exception of the right-hand character bar and the "Story" section,

What exactly is the "Story" section about, out of curiosity?

Everything that has happened to that character since they entered the story. Yours, Dom's, Taric's and Trol's would all start back on earth, while Trol's would end wandering alone in the forest of Mahdavi. Shiren's would start and end in the spire of the Technocrat facility. James would start in his Dream, etc.

EDIT: As I appeared to have neglected it before, you can apply for membership (and thus edit permissions) here. (http://deviation.wikidot.com/system:join)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 17, 2012, 02:08:25 am

I sent a message to the administrators (which I'm pretty sure is you Draig) asking for membership.

Make me a member pretty please with a cherry on topic.

Also, may I suggest putting Assault Rifles and Rifles in Equipment right next to another? Shotguns seem kind of out of place there in middle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 20, 2012, 06:56:17 pm

Everyone has been accepted on the wiki, and the change to the equipment list has been made. Not a big deal, but here at Draigcorp we aim to please so that we can steal your money while you're not looking.

Anyway, despite the fancy-shmancy new wiki, I cannot actually prognosticate your actions. I know, what's the point in having one if it can't do everything for you, but alas, I must obey the laws of space and time.

Wolfchild. YOUR ACTION, WITH ALL AVAILABLE HASTE. DO IT, DO IT NOW.

Taricus. I'd enjoy your action, but you can continue being absentee if necessary.

Ahra. Do you want to get in? If so then we're going to have to have a small talk, but it is currently possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2012, 07:21:49 pm

Trying for six people, D? That could be interesting. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 20, 2012, 10:59:01 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2012, 07:21:49 pm

Trying for six people, D? That could be interesting. ^^^

Perhaps. I suspect I'll lose someone in this location, so if six is too much to handle then I just won't replenish the team. Besides, Ahra has been around on the waiting list for a very long time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 21, 2012, 12:02:54 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 20, 2012, 10:59:01 pm

I suspect I'll lose someone in this location

<.<;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on July 21, 2012, 05:58:44 pm

Oh well get out of there, try to find way to objective

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 22, 2012, 02:12:34 am

Hmm, I'm having a little trouble here editing my page as I know nothing of Wikidot editing. Is there any function similar to Spoilers? Because I'd like to add my stories to my background, but avoid making it look like I'm making a monument to my guy. :P

If no, is there any way to make tabview appear under the character bar or stop at a certain distance? Because as it stands it runs right over the character bar, blocking part of it out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 22, 2012, 02:25:37 am

Here to help! :D Here's an example code for ya.

Code: [Select]

[[collapsible show="+ (story title here, or just Show if you don't feel like naming it) " hide="- (story title again, or just Close works too)"]]
(main body of text here)
[[/collapsible]]
It's probably obvious, but just in case, you don't need to use any parentheses anywhere. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 22, 2012, 02:40:54 am

Oh, thanks! That really helped.

Edited my page. Hopefully I didn't mess anything else up while doing so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 22, 2012, 02:45:13 am

No problem, dude. ^^^ I'm not THAT good with it but if you need anything else, I'll see if I can help.

EDIT: Oh, right, that reminds me. Big D asked me to do a character portrait of Tarran for the page, if you don't mind me taking a crack at it. So I have a few questions:

1. You don't mind if I do, right? This is the big question. >.>
2. Is the King of Fighters style like Dom and James have on the map OK?
3. Anything specific you want, like a certain background or a scar on the cheek or something of that nature?

EDIT 2: I keep forgetting things 'cause my memory is horrendous. >.< wolfchild, you don't mind if I do one for Ash with the same questions as above, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 25, 2012, 10:29:07 am

I'm going to bump the thread because I want to tell you about a dream I had involving the players of Deviation-22 last night.
What happened first in the dream is that I was somehow signed in as Taricus and had apparently unknowingly made a post as him. And then the Draigcorp that Draignean makes jokes about actually existed, and apparently had its own TV channel. Also tv channels hade like picture listings of their shows, and Draignean's channel had his avatar plastered on all of them.
'Twas weird.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2012, 01:34:20 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 22, 2012, 02:45:13 am

1. You don't mind if I do, right? This is the big question. >.>
2. Is the King of Fighters style like Dom and James have on the map OK?
3. Anything specific you want, like a certain background or a scar on the cheek or something of that nature?

1: I do mind. While I don't have anything against you doing it, it really is something I'd rather do myself (of course, I'm bad with faces so, so far it's only been helmet pictures), and Draignean didn't inform me either.
2: I don't know what you mean.

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 25, 2012, 10:29:07 am

I'm going to bump the thread because I want to tell you about a dream I had involving the players of Deviation-22 last night.
What happened first in the dream is that I was somehow signed in as Taricus and had apparently unknowingly made a post as him. And then the Draigcorp that Draignean makes jokes about actually existed, and apparently had its own TV channel. Also tv channels hade like picture listings of their shows, and Draignean's channel had his avatar plastered on all of them.
'Twas weird.

Pfff, come on man, you're only supposed to be nutters in the brain inside the game, not outside.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 25, 2012, 04:30:09 pm

Quote

1: I do mind. While I don't have anything against you doing it, it really is something I'd rather do myself (of course, I'm bad with faces so, so far it's only been helmet pictures), and Draignean didn't inform me either.

Oh, whoops. I had intended to PM you and wolfchild about the concept before I opened the wiki.  :-\ If I didn't get you then I probably didn't get wolf either. Well my face is red over that one.

The images would be for the wiki, I asked SC about it so the artistic style would remain consistent. If you don't want him to do it then I can continue using the blanks.

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 25, 2012, 10:29:07 am

I'm going to bump the thread because I want to tell you about a dream I had involving the players of Deviation-22 last night.
What happened first in the dream is that I was somehow signed in as Taricus and had apparently unknowingly made a post as him. And then the Draigcorp that Draignean makes jokes about actually existed, and apparently had its own TV channel. Also tv channels hade like picture listings of their shows, and Draignean's channel had his avatar plastered on all of them.
'Twas weird.

While the fact that I influenced the subconscious of another human being is something that I can check off of my gigantic list of evil, I'm mildly disturbed by this. I can't exactly tell you why either. Perhaps because I'm a fugitive from a reality where I actually did own Draigcorp and I'm only here due to a failed attempt to overthrow the reactionary government. That, however, is highly unlikely.

Moving on from your dubious sanity, I'm on the whole turn thing. Been working on Arkham's recently, seeing as it got a whopping hole punched into its progress by recent events.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2012, 05:11:41 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 25, 2012, 04:30:09 pm

The images would be for the wiki, I asked SC about it so the artistic style would remain consistent. If you don't want him to do it then I can continue using the blanks.

Well, I'm working on my own picture as of this moment. So continue using blanks until I either fail horrifically or succeed amazingly please.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 25, 2012, 06:08:31 pm

okay. Turn might not be tonight. My head is splitting. I'm going to take some meds and do something that doesn't require thinking. Sorry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 25, 2012, 06:18:44 pm

Your head is splitting? Dude, I don't think meds can heal your head splitting in half.

 :P

Anyway, it's okay, take your time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 25, 2012, 06:45:32 pm

Yeah, take it easy, dude. No rush. We'll still be here. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 27, 2012, 02:49:42 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on July 16, 2012, 09:26:27 pm

Slowly walk north but stop before the T junction.

     You walk slowly north, away from the rest of the group. Last time you went through here you were kind of rushing it, now you take you're time to look around a bit. Not that the scenery really changes around here.
     On your immediate left the wide east-west corridor continues, but you can detect other branches splitting away from the main path. The end of the corridor is not in sight. Straight ahead and a bit jogged right is another corridor, you can see doors on either side [Observation 3] with small plates next to them. They could be locks, descriptions, or something else entirely, you can't really tell. On your right is the corridor you arrived by, it's still dusted with ants, it still leads to the closest thing to outside, and it's still empt- [Observation 3+1] wait, no it's not. Jogging up towards you is a human shape with a familiar bright green light in its hands.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 21, 2012, 05:58:44 pm

Oh well get out of there, try to find way to objective

   You're happy that Tarran and Dom are happy about James not being dead, but you have work to do. You just need to find a way to get somewhere useful... A way whose stupidity falls short of repelling down the open shaft without ropes or harness. [Int 3+1] Your mental blockage finally clears and you realize the somewhat obvious. Of the two elevators that are already here, only one has been taken. Sure, you're going to have to override the exterior locks, and then probably isolate the control systems so nothing remote overrides the elevator into a massive gauss cannon, but it should get you down to a maintenance level, or at least some place with more working systems than this floor.
    You head over to the remaining elevator's locked interface panel and start working on getting it unlocked. [Mechanical 3] The work you do is no masterpiece, but it's dark over here and the designer of the system didn't use any of the traditional markings to denote functions. Despite this, you succeed in getting one door to sputter partially open, enough for you to squeeze inside anway.
    Now, if the Voice does have some way to track you, you're willing to bet that he's going to drop that elevator the instant you're too far in to jump back out. You can stop that by activating the emergency braking system the instant you're inside, but if you can't find a way to disengage the EBS after that, the elevator will be dead in the water, and you'll be back to square one. Of course, if he isn't tracking you enough to know when you're in the elevator, then this should be a piece of cake.
   It just depends on which gamble you're willing to take.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 16, 2012, 10:09:27 pm

"I'm tripping over this fat-ass's leg," Dom growled back at Tarran, gesturing at Jordan as she got to her feet. She then got the railgun and ammo and left James's condition up to the actual medic.

    Jordan smirks at you as you pull yourself off of James, he continues smirking even after your fat ass comment. Smug bastard.
    You stalk away from James and back to one of the dead immortals you saw earlier, muttering insults most of the way. The part of the way that isn't taken up by obscenity is occupied by almost shooting Taric when he jogs up to you from out of nowhere. Well, maybe not nowhere, you might have been paying too much attention to inventing new phrases to burn skin at fifteen paces to see him. When you get close enough to see his expression, he starts stating at you in a way that seems to insinuate that something is your fault.
   You grab the rifle from one of the dead, or mostly dead, immortals, wedging it in with the rest of your kit. Taric continues to stare at you meaningfully. It's vaguely creepifying.

(Artemis Railgun added, one energy cell added.)

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: He who is called I Am

Rejoin the group. Stare at someone until they feel bad for abandoning me.

    You jog towards the light, knowing that if this isn't your group then it's probably some form of interesting ambush. You get most of the way to the light without incident, and you can see a figure silhouetted against the light from the stand now. The fact that it isn't shooting at you gives you a good feeling about your odds.
    Another shadowed figure storms around the corner that the lightstand is illuminating, coming right for you at a decent clip. You slow to a walk as it approaches, shining your light on it to see who, or what, it is. Dom gives a start as the bright green light illuminates her, coming very close to drawing her handcannon on you before she realizes who you are. Instead of apologizing for leaving you in the dark, or at least greeting you, she just kneels and pulls a long barreled rifle off one of the burned corpses crumpled against the side of the tunnel.
   You stare at her in what you hope is a guilt inducing way. Having never felt the emotion yourself it's difficult to tell.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 16, 2012, 08:12:45 pm

James ran and grabbed the rifle, beating the figment over the head with it. To unjam it. Yeah. If the technocrat grabbed it first, James grabbed the weird person thing and charged into the trooper with it.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

   James 33+0-0 = 33
Blight 83+5-0 = 88

Trooper 82+3 = 85
Thug 97+1-50 = 56

  After kicking the trooper's rifle away, Blight brings her own pistol to bear. [Quickshot 3+1] Her angle is bad for shooting, but she still rips a small furrow across the trooper's chestplate. (Trooper armor -8)

  The trooper, deprived of his rifle, unholsters a small pistol that's nearly identical to your own. [Quickshot 3+1-1] The dreamspace bullet burrows into your shoulder, entering your body with surprisingly little pain, more like a minor stab wound than a gun shot. (James Dreamspace HP -10)

   Meanwhile, the thug back in the security office struggles to move, crawling his way into a corner where he's out of sight. [Will 2] His helplessness improves little, largely due to the fact that his figment lacks the backbone to stand up and fight.

   You [dex 4] manage to snag the rifle off the floor, bringing it around like a club in the same motion. [Melee 4 Vs Dodge 6+1] The trooper slips just out of range, twisting back in after your blow passes in an attempt to pistol whip you. [Trooper Melee 3 Vs Dodge 5] The attack is clumsy, and you're able to use the momentum of your makeshift club to carry yourself away from his strike.


---

Turn Recap
Taric is receiving missions from god x3
James is dancing with a big metal stick
Tarran is looking around
Dominique is being stared at in a creepifying manner
Ash is potentially getting out of dodge

Jordan is evaluating James
Harry is resting

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal
Tarran is Tired


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (Everyone But James) (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: Enemies (James) (click to show/hide)

Figment
Class: Technocrat Thug
Health 11/40
Wearing: Bloodied Black Jumpsuit
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 18/18
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -50)
Range: Long (obstructed)
Figment
Class: Technocrat Trooper
Health 71/75
Wearing: Black Jumpsuit, Light Body armor (32/50)
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol (17/18)
Secondary: None
Status: fine
Range: Melee

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 83/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 16/18
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 96/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x4
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 69/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Near top floor elevators

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Private room

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 24/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 130/200)
Stamina: 74/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 16/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/3865/newd22map2.png)
Shadow layer has still got some weirdness going on to it when it hits the alpha layer, bright spots and shapes that get pulled in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 27, 2012, 02:56:14 pm

James attempted to shoot the trooper, and if that didn't work he would drive his fist into the trooper's face.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 27, 2012, 03:07:12 pm

"So, guys, there's this hallway down here." Tarran said, pointing west. "Anybody want to explore this one? Only with less splitting up this time?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2012, 03:18:44 pm

"Taric. Dude. It's rude to stare. Don't make me headbutt you, because I'll do it." Warning delivered, Dom looked for a safe place to drag James and hide him from the Immortals. At least until he woke up. While doing that, she responded to Tarran. "Maybe, boss. Just help me find a place to stash this guy and we can get going."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 27, 2012, 05:37:18 pm

"Why not bring him along? I mean, leaving him alone again is such a bad idea, because last time I did that he almost got kidnapped by the suit-holes. At the same time, we can't just wait here for what may be days until he wakes up."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2012, 05:54:39 pm

"Boss, I'm kinda packing, feels like, two hundred or so pounds of equipment already. I can't lug his ass around, too." Dom continued to drag James along. "I mean, I know I'm like twice as strong as you and Taric put together but I got my limits too, y'know."

(Speaking of that, holy shit, those stun clubs weigh 11 pounds apiece? How did I not notice that until now? >.< I need to find a safe place to stash the majority of my equipment.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 27, 2012, 05:59:31 pm

"Well, I never said you had to do it alone. That's what friends and teammates are for you know." Tarran said, suggestively.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2012, 06:14:28 pm

Dom shrugged. "All right then, but he's pretty heavy. He's gotta be two hundred pounds on his own and probably has another hundred in gear. Christ, why couldn't he have been as scrawny as Taric..." She made a sound between a chuckle and a scoff as she shook her head. "You get his arms and we head west then, boss?" she asked, moving around so she had James by the ankles.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 27, 2012, 06:59:06 pm

"200 pounds? Yikes. May I suggest that someone else also helps us? I'm pretty much full on gear, so I can't carry a whole lot more weight." Tarran then looked at Taric for a second.



((Also, speaking of weight, can someone remind me again why Taric can carry 20 more pounds?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2012, 07:17:41 pm

(Good question. His STR is two, yours is three, mine is nine, and James is at twelve... Yet James and I can carry the same and Taric can carry more than you... >.>)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on July 28, 2012, 08:50:39 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2012, 07:17:41 pm

(Good question. His STR is two, yours is three, mine is nine, and James is at twelve... Yet James and I can carry the same and Taric can carry more than you... >.>)

Huh... That probably means that I screwed up somewhere. One moment.

Should be fixed now, I believe it was a problem in copying sheets over that I failed to catch. Everyone should be returned to their natural values now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on July 28, 2012, 01:30:09 pm

Yay! Everything is back to normal now!

Unfortunately I'm still one freaking pound over my limit! :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 28, 2012, 03:12:49 pm

(I recommend you either give me your chimera - I'll hold on to it for you if you want to keep it - or just drop it entirely.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 01, 2012, 05:18:40 pm

Bamp?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 01, 2012, 05:28:30 pm

Still waiting on Tartar Sauce and Wolfie, I think.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 01, 2012, 05:53:56 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 01, 2012, 05:28:30 pm

Wolfie

Is that some kind of codename for some special awesome sex move?



More seriously, in my experience, this kind of situation (active people not paying attention) calls for PMs. Since I'm used to PMs by now (sigh) and it appears that Draignean reluctant to use them (based on Taricus not saying anything at all), I'll go ahead and PM them because I can.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 01, 2012, 07:27:07 pm

You on something? wolfchild hasn't posted. >.< wolfchild = Wolfie. I'm not going to have to explain who Tartar Sauce is, am I...? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 01, 2012, 08:53:09 pm

Your inability to see my joke disappoints me, grasshopper.

Also it should be pretty obvious that I understood what you said based on the second part of my post.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Caellath on August 01, 2012, 08:56:42 pm

SeriousConcentrate probably got it and is messing with you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 01, 2012, 09:00:39 pm

1: GET BACK TO WORK ON YOUR ARR TEE DEE SLACKER.
2: Your avatar is... creepy.
3: This post is completely unrelated to the previous topic. Oh well we'll live.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Caellath on August 01, 2012, 09:02:14 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 01, 2012, 09:00:39 pm

1: GET BACK TO WORK ON YOUR ARR TEE DEE SLACKER.
2: Your avatar is... creepy.
3: This post is completely unrelated to the previous topic. Oh well we'll live.

1: Probably doing it tomorrow. I'm a grown-up, I got things to do.
2: It is supposed to be. *Grin*
3: Nope.jpg

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 01, 2012, 09:04:50 pm

Quote from: Caellath on August 01, 2012, 08:56:42 pm

SeriousConcentrate probably got it and is messing with you.

+1. That's what I'm doing about 60% of the time OOC, yeah. :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on August 01, 2012, 09:35:54 pm

Side of caution, Emergency brake, then work on overiding external controll before releasing the break

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 02, 2012, 04:20:48 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 01, 2012, 05:53:56 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 01, 2012, 05:28:30 pm

Wolfie

Is that some kind of codename for some special awesome sex move?



More seriously, in my experience, this kind of situation (active people not paying attention) calls for PMs. Since I'm used to PMs by now (sigh) and it appears that Draignean reluctant to use them (based on Taricus not saying anything at all), I'll go ahead and PM them because I can.

I PM'd Taricus twenty minutes after I wrote the last turn. Wolfchild I don't PM that often because he -like myself- reliably posts unreliably. He's not a flake, and I trust that he'll get to it when he gets to it. Life is a demanding pain in the ass, I'd like my little corner of the internet to be as easygoing as possible. One would appreciate it if, in future, you didn't take such matters into your own hands.
Ahra I might PM soon, largely because I think he, like most of the waitlist, gave up any hope of getting into the game months ago, and I think it might make him happy to know that he has an opportunity.

PS: Special awesome sex moves are usually denoted by visually evocative two word combinations. "Irish Jackhammer", "Tibetan Wheelbarrow", "Flying Mare", and "Dyspeptic Fisherman" are some examples. "Wolfie" simply lacks the requisite brain-searing properties.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 02, 2012, 04:39:53 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 02, 2012, 04:20:48 pm

I PM'd Taricus twenty minutes after I wrote the last turn.

Ah. That means he's definitely aware of the PMs then.

What's the plan for him anyway? How long are you going to automate him? Not that I want to get rid of him (though he hasn't been living up to his porn attack fame), just curious.

Quote

Wolfchild I don't PM that often because he -like myself- reliably posts unreliably. He's not a flake, and I trust that he'll get to it when he gets to it.

I know, but I just decided to PM him too because if I'm going to PM one guy I might as well PM another.

Quote

One would appreciate it if, in future, you didn't take such matters into your own hands.

Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking. It was some sort of impulsive decision that was very likely not intelligent on this side of the cosmos.

In other words: Okay.

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Ahra I might PM soon, largely because I think he, like most of the waitlist, gave up any hope of getting into the game months ago, and I think it might make him happy to know that he has an opportunity.

I'd suggest PMing him very soon, because based on him saying that he's trying to phase off of B12 (he said it in my RTD (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=91236.msg3320764;topicseen#msg3320764)), and him not posting since the 11th last month and not being active at all these last four days, there's a chance he's about ready to forget about B12.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Ahra on August 08, 2012, 06:00:54 pm

Eh, im about as easy to get rid of as as asphalt in your hair.

Now whats this about a chance to get in this monument of Awesomeness?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on August 10, 2012, 05:48:07 am

Bump?, Also just while I'm here, Serious just tell me, I can take a no, but are you continuing CvRTD?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 10, 2012, 06:57:30 am

Quote from: Ahra on August 08, 2012, 06:00:54 pm

Now whats this about a chance to get in this monument of Awesomeness?

Quote from: Draignean on July 20, 2012, 06:56:17 pm

Everyone has been accepted on the wiki, and the change to the equipment list has been made. Not a big deal, but here at Draigcorp we aim to please so that we can steal your money while you're not looking.

Anyway, despite the fancy-shmancy new wiki, I cannot actually prognosticate your actions. I know, what's the point in having one if it can't do everything for you, but alas, I must obey the laws of space and time.

Wolfchild. YOUR ACTION, WITH ALL AVAILABLE HASTE. DO IT, DO IT NOW.

Taricus. I'd enjoy your action, but you can continue being absentee if necessary.

Ahra. Do you want to get in? If so then we're going to have to have a small talk, but it is currently possible.

That was just a couple pages ago, so the offer still stands.

Quote from: wolfchild on August 10, 2012, 05:48:07 am

Bump?

Yeah, got a good start on the day so I can definitely work something out. Might not be before noon as I still have things to do, but don't despair.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 10, 2012, 10:00:42 am

@wolfchild: Honestly I really don't know. It doesn't seem like anyone else cares if I do or not. :\ I kind of don't want to due to a combination of what seems like lack of player interest, my own laziness, the length of time it's sat, and being kind of busy with off-line stuff, but if people still want to continue I might just drop the bonus thing and go back to the main plot, although I'll probably speed things up a bit...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Ahra on August 10, 2012, 11:52:17 am

Yep, i want in.

@Serious... the bonus thing may have gone a bit too long really.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 12, 2012, 12:03:09 am

Quote from: Myself

Yeah, got a good start on the day so I can definitely work something out. Might not be before noon as I still have things to do, but don't despair.

Uh, apparently "work something out" meant "buy Starfarer and play it". That evening and this morning did not work out as anticipated. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Ahra, I will send you PM's tomorrow. Too tired right now.

The turn I must also promise tomorrow, but it's a promise this time. Sorry guys, my "ooh shiny!" reflex for Sci-Fi is pretty high.   :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 12, 2012, 12:07:19 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 12, 2012, 12:03:09 am

Uh, apparently "work something out" meant "buy Starfarer and play it".

Ooh!

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That evening and this morning did not work out as anticipated. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Don't need to apologize, I know how addicting it was the first time I played it. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 12, 2012, 11:05:10 pm

Well, it's 11pm, but I'm here and working. Go me!

Now upon re-reading your actions...

"Tarran said, suggestively."

You are aware that when people write that it's usually used to denote innuendo, right? I'm pretty sure you didn't mean it like that, 'cuz that would kind of be out of the blue and strange in context...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 12, 2012, 11:45:05 pm

Taric's soul is leaving his body and possessing Tarran everyone run

Edit: That line is -perfect- with the word suggestively.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2012, 12:12:17 am

Considering he was talking to a woman suggestively with the line 'you don't have to do it alone, that's what friends are for' I'm pretty sure he meant it that way. XD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 13, 2012, 01:14:21 am

Tarran Smith, Taric Sizier, Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: Tarran on July 27, 2012, 03:07:12 pm

"So, guys, there's this hallway down here." Tarran said, pointing west. "Anybody want to explore this one? Only with less splitting up this time?"

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2012, 03:18:44 pm

"Taric. Dude. It's rude to stare. Don't make me headbutt you, because I'll do it." Warning delivered, Dom looked for a safe place to drag James and hide him from the Immortals. At least until he woke up. While doing that, she responded to Tarran. "Maybe, boss. Just help me find a place to stash this guy and we can get going."

Quote from: Not Taric

Make mocking faces when Dominique turns her back. Bide time until opportunity for injection of scathing remark presents itself. Follow Tarran and Dom to make sure they don't leave again.

Oh, and maybe ask what they want to do with that guy.

    Tarran's plan to move ahead without splitting up is met with limited enthusiasm. Limited from Dom because that means that she's going to have to help carry James, limited from Taric because he's still petulant about being left behind earlier, and unsurprisingly limited from James because he is still quite comatose. Still, Dom agrees to help Tarran carry James and Taric keeps his rifle up, taking a half-point position while Tarran and Dom are occupied with James' body.
    [James Passive Kinetics 5+1, Unusually Light] [Dom Strength 5+2+1 + Tarran Strength 3+1 = 12/6] Dominique, despite being smaller than Tarran, lugs James' ankles up with a casual ease that suggests that she could have carried him even without Tarran's help. Tarran doesn't quite manage that level of graceful force, straining and grunting a great deal more as he lugs James' front half off the ground. The carry is awkward and fully occupies the hands of both bearers, but it is solid.
     
    The lopsided group makes for a very unusual procession as they shuffle west; Tarran walking backwards, Dom Struggling to not run Tarran over with Jame's body, and Taric turning the corridor a very distinct shade of green with his constantly sweeping flashlight/rifle. [Luck 3] [Universally Failed roll not Shown] Aside from the straining of James' bearers and footsteps, everything seems quiet.
     A few long minutes of painfully slow travel bring a split in the corridor into view, a v-junction that leads further north-west and south-west. The point of the V where the corridor splits is blunted, flattened to present the group with a smooth black panel as wide as Tarran's outstretched arms and running from ceiling to floor. Logic would suggest that it's a simple screen, now unpowered like the majority of the things on this floor. [Taric Int 4+1] It could probably be jury rigged to run for a couple minutes off of a standard power cell, but there might not be much point. Screens like this would usually be strictly non-interactive conduits for announcements, aesthetics, or advertisement
    Regardless, there was still the choice of which split to take. [Observation 3, 4, 4] Dominique and Taric detect a slight odor from the norther corridor, vaguely metallic and very faint.

    "Hey," Taric says suddenly, interrupting Dom and Tarran's breather, "what was I supposed to do with Jake?"


 ---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 01, 2012, 09:35:54 pm

Side of caution, Emergency brake, then work on overiding external controll before releasing the break

   You take a deep breath and prepare to jump into the elevator. You're a good tech, and you're going with the more cautious of your options, but you still have to hope that there isn't a variable in play you haven't accounted for. [Dex 5] You leap into the elevator with astonishing speed, locating and engaging the emergency brakes in under two seconds.
   The elevator rattles in the shaft as the heat resistant fibramic stops slide out of the elevator and slam into the walls, grounding the carriage and effectively jamming this rail of the elevator system. Short of enough force to destroy the elevator itself, or the specialized system you're hoping to find, this carriage isn't going anywhere.
    You dust off your hands in satisfaction and start prying off the elevator's access panel. [Mech 5+1] Disabling the exterior control overrides on the elevator is staggeringly easy, hardly anything more than popping out one of the IDS chips and patching the circuit back so it thinks things are running smooth. The trouble is that while you can stop an exterior source from sending signals to the elevator, you don't think you can stop the elevator from sending signals out -at least not without cutting its contacts with the rails- and those outgoing signals are going to make you stand out like maintenance workers in council meeting.
    [Luck 3] The good news is that the emergency brake can be disengaged fairly easily, the bad news is that it sucks down power, and unless you run a line in from the outside, that power is going to have to come from cells. One cell to release each of the four brakes.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 27, 2012, 02:56:14 pm

James attempted to shoot the trooper, and if that didn't work he would drive his fist into the trooper's face.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James 33+0-0 = 79
Blight 20 (96)+5-0 = 25 (101)

Trooper 22 (35)+3 = 25 (38)
Thug 89+1-50 = 40

   With the rifle already conveniently in your hands, you point it at the trooper and pull the trigger. [Still Jammed] Whatever went wrong when the trooper attempted to fire is still wrong, making the rifle little better than a glorified club. You throw the weapon aside in disgust and throw a heavy punch at the trooper instead. [Melee 4 Vs Dodge 4] The trooper blocks, and the punch connects with the soldier's armored forearm instead of his squishy head.

   The thug, meanwhile, [will 4] starts to pull himself together. He's still hurt, but he's not crying and crawling anymore. His fear being replaced by blind, stupid, anger. (Status condition reduced)

   Blight drops her aim south of the Trooper's chest, far south, and fires. [Quickshot 2-2]  The position She is in isn't too great to shoot from, and taking Her aim off the center of mass didn't help any. The bullet misses by a mile, squashing harmlessly against the far wall.

   The trooper lashes out for James' left wrist with his free hand, [Melee 1] the action overbalancing him long enough for James to [Melee 4+1 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl 4] drive a knee into his solar plexus. (-6 armor, -13 health)


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Turn Recap
Taric is receiving missions from god x4
James is master of the flying knee
Tarran is grunting in a masculine way
Dominique is a female Hoss
Ash is a genius mechanic

Jordan is Waiting
Harry is resting

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (Everyone But James) (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: Enemies (James) (click to show/hide)

Figment
Class: Technocrat Thug
Health 11/40
Wearing: Bloodied Black Jumpsuit
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 18/18
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -20)
Range: Long (obstructed)

Figment
Class: Technocrat Trooper
Health 58/75
Wearing: Black Jumpsuit, Light Body armor (24/50)
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol (17/18)
Secondary: None
Status: fine
Range: Melee

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 83/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 16/18
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 96/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x4
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x3


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x4, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 69/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: West Corridor, V junction, carrying James.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: West corridor, V junction.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 24/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Carrying James.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 130/200)
Stamina: 74/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 16/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status:Primary Staff quarters, Hall. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 13, 2012, 01:18:38 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2012, 12:12:17 am

Considering he was talking to a woman suggestively with the line 'you don't have to do it alone, that's what friends are for' I'm pretty sure he meant it that way. XD

Yeah, but when the "it" of "you don't have to do it alone" is a comatose guy.... It gets a little weird.  I mean, just replace the pronoun with the actual noun and that sentence starts getting into very  :o territory.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2012, 01:22:27 am

Dom blinked at Taric. "Did you just leave him behind? God damn it, Taric. He was like our only insider here. Go get him!" With an irritated sigh, she turned back to Tarran. "Anyway... which way you wanna go, boss? Something smells metallic up to the north, maybe blood, if that helps any."

(:P, Draignean. Just :P.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: wolfchild on August 13, 2012, 01:25:50 am

2 cells from me 1 each from my squadies

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 13, 2012, 01:39:43 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 12, 2012, 11:05:10 pm

You are aware that when people write that it's usually used to denote innuendo, right? I'm pretty sure you didn't mean it like that, 'cuz that would kind of be out of the blue and strange in context...

Oh come on, Tarran likes Dom but he's nowhere near feeling romantic at this current time.

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 12, 2012, 11:45:05 pm

Taric's soul is leaving his body and possessing Tarran everyone run

Nah, he wouldn't dare: He could never tolerate the dual wielding friendly fires.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2012, 12:12:17 am

Considering he was talking to a woman suggestively with the line 'you don't have to do it alone, that's what friends are for' I'm pretty sure he meant it that way. XD

Nah, it's not my style.



"Well, I guess we could go north a little and leave James here s-Wait, you guys found someone and left him alone? Dammit, guys, somebody on this team has got to know when to not leave people behind!" Tarran fumed, complaining at his teammates and at himself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2012, 01:46:32 am

(Normally I would tease you here about 'Tarran likes Dom' but I'm kind of hoping Taric will do it and actually, y'know, post something. :C)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 13, 2012, 01:49:35 am

I think Taric has given up on this RTD, frankly. He hasn't even so posted a "I don't know what to do" for quite a while. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2012, 01:51:49 am

Yeah, I know. I'd hate to see him get killed off for inactivity, but it seems to me like he doesn't do forum games/RTDs much any more in favor of MapTools-type games. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 13, 2012, 12:27:12 pm

James took his pistol and shot the trooper in the face. Because in fact, guns are usually better at this than fists.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 13, 2012, 03:22:07 pm

Quote

Oh come on, Tarran likes Dom but he's nowhere near feeling romantic at this current time.

I didn't say that it made sense, I'm just saying that's what suggestively and its variants are usually used to mean. It's the difference between,

"Would you like to come in and have some of my cake? It's warm and moist," she said, /the suggestion plain in her voice/beckoning suggestively/etc.
and
"Would you like to come in and have some of my cake? It's warm and moist," she said, offering him a piece of cake.

Also,
"Tarran likes Dom"
Out of context meanings. They are legion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 16, 2012, 02:08:43 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier

Quote from: Tarran on August 13, 2012, 01:39:43 am

"Well, I guess we could go north a little and leave James here s-Wait, you guys found someone and left him alone? Dammit, guys, somebody on this team has got to know when to not leave people behind!" Tarran fumed, complaining at his teammates and at himself.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2012, 01:22:27 am

Dom blinked at Taric. "Did you just leave him behind? God damn it, Taric. He was like our only insider here. Go get him!" With an irritated sigh, she turned back to Tarran. "Anyway... which way you wanna go, boss? Something smells metallic up to the north, maybe blood, if that helps any."

Quote from: Still not Taric

Be indignant when people growl at me, insist that it’s their own fault.

    Dom blinked at Taric. "Did you just leave him behind? God damn it, Taric. He was like our only insider here. Go get him!"
    "Hey, you left first. How was I supposed to know what you wanted to do with the guy? I'm not psychic." Taric paused there for a moment, frowning. "Well, I am, but that's beside the point," he said, waving a hand dismissively.
     Tarran had almost screened Dom and Taric’s bickering out while he decided which fork to take. This was important, and he wasn’t about to miss a detail because of whatever triviality they’d managed to dig up this time. "Well, I guess we could go north a little and leave James here s-“ He stopped midsentence as the important part of Dom and Taric’s conversation got through to him.  “Wait, you guys found someone and left him alone? Dammit, guys, somebody on this team has got to know when to not leave people behind!"  Tarran exhaled a long breath, pinching the bridge of his nose as he fumed. ”Taric, go back and get him. It would be good to have a long chat with someone who isn’t crazy or trying to kill us.”
    ”Hey, why can’t Dominique go get him?” Taric asked indignantly. "It’s her fault too.”
      [Diplomacy 3+1] ”Because Dominique can see in the dark, while you require the large and very, very noticeable light. If there is some horrible thing down there that wants to kill us -and let’s be honest here, when is there not- I don’t want to have a bright green beacon showing it exactly where we are. Ok?” And, Tarran added mentally, because Dominique is less batshit insane than you are.
      Taric struggled to find a suitable counterargument to that, but failed. ”Fine, you guys have fun while I have a long, boring walk shepherding what’s-his-face back here.” Taric muttered something else unintelligible (and probably mutinous) under his breath as he finished, but he turned and starting walking back the way they'd come, his green light bobbing back and forth in a decidedly frustrated way.
    Tarran looked at Taric’s retreating silhouette for a few seconds, then shook his head. ”I’m pretty sure he just told us to have fun sweeping the darkened ends of a facility that hell used as its own personal sewer.”
    ”Yep, it’s a frickin’ funhouse in here," Dominique agreed, checking the cylinders on her Abassy. "Anyway... which way you wanna go, boss? Something smells metallic up to the north, maybe blood, if that helps any."
     Tarran shrugged. Dominique’s nose beat using a coinflip to decide which way to go. ”North it is.”

    Tarran and Dominique started north as soon as Dom finished dragging James’ body to rest against the unpowered wallscreen and propped him into what was, hopefully, a comfortable position. It didn’t seem likely that he’d wake up, but he still deserved slightly better treatment than a sack of scrap. 
    The north-east hallway was much like any of the other pre-fab hallway’s that strung this place together; simple and, at least to the psychic touch, completely featureless metal. [Dominique Observation 6] Almost featureless anyway, Dominique’s experienced eyes could pick out the hairline seam of a maintenance hatch in the righthand wall. 
    The corridor continued to be featureless metal in great profusion and abundance for about forty more yards, and then the doors came into view. There were three, one on each of the side walls, and one that terminated the hall. The side doors had security locks and heavy plates set above their frames with the words “Authorized personnel only” incised into the metal. The door that ended the hallway was mostly non-existent. Blast scars radiated away from the jagged hole where the door used to be, and small bits and pieces of twisted and partially melted metal littered the area just in front of the door. [Intuition 4] The lack of any large pieces of door, however, strongly suggests that the charges were placed on the outside by someone trying to get in.
    The metallic smell was stronger here, [Passive kinetics 4+1, 3+1] and both Dominique and Tarran could see movement in the darkness behind the former door- low movement, not more than knee high.
     
---


Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 13, 2012, 01:25:50 am

2 cells from me 1 each from my squadies

   You whistle Jordan and Harry over as you start clamping the first two energy cells into place. It’s no more difficult than jacking a cell into anything else, and you have both of your cells in place before Jordan’s head peeks into the elevator.
    ”We leaving?”  Jordan asks, his voice a mix of relief and apprehension.
    ”We are indeed. Get Harry, then get in here and lend me a cell.”
    ”Already here,” Harry says from somewhere behind Jordan, waiting as the smaller man squeezed into the elevator. ”You need anything from me?”
    ”Another cell, and you in here as well. We’re going down together.”
    Jordan raises an eyebrow at you as soon as he finishes pulling himself inside. ”You know, that could be taken in a decidedly unpleasant way. Here,” he added, tossing one of his cells to you.   
     You lock the third cell in while Harry struggles through the jimmied elevator doors. It hadn’t been that much of a problem for you or Jordan, but Harry had more than a hundred pounds and more than a couple inches of shoulder on either of you.  [Harry Str 4+1] The doors squeak back another inch or so into the walls as Harry flexes his way through. ”Damn, if I’d known we were going to be doing so much blasted squeezing I would have picked a smaller body,” Harry grunted as he finally popped through the elevator doors and hands his own energy cell to you.
      ”Might have been a good idea, but think of how entertaining it is for us to watch the big man squirm through little holes. Do your really want to take that away from us?” Jordan quips while you lock the final cell into place.
       ”Knock it off,” you interject before Harry could open his mouth to reply. ”Time to work.” You punctuate that statement by pounding the brake release.
     The elevator whines horribly as the brakes start to pull back, one part disused electronics, one part slightly warped metal being forced back into position. The whining noise goes on for twenty seconds as the locking bars retract agonizingly slowly. They were meant to snap out quickly, not be brought back in quickly, or quietly for that matter.
     ”So, where are we headed?” Harry asks when the wailing finally ceases, his thumb poised to punch a destination.
   That… is a really good question. The Voice will know where you’re going the instant you press a button, and you don’t actually know what is on any of these floors. There are eight buttons for floors on the elevator, starting at two and descending down to nine. The only difference between the buttons, besides the numbering, is a red emergency triangle set beside floor five.

---
     
James Evans

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 13, 2012, 12:27:12 pm

James took his pistol and shot the trooper in the face. Because in fact, guns are usually better at this than fists.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James 22+0-0 = 22
Blight 84+5-0 = 89

Trooper 66+3 = 69
Thug 18-20 = -2

   Having failed her last attempt at trick shooting, Blight simply unloads into the Trooper's center of mass. [Quickshot 4+1] Striking the troopers heavily damaged breastplate solidly and caving in a section of the armor. (Trooper Armor -5 Hp -7)

   The trooper, recovering from James' knee colliding with his stomach, aims his pistol carelessly in James' general direction and fires. [Quickshot 5+1+1] [Confirm Critical 5 Vs James 6, Confirm Failed] The pistol, despite the hurry in which it was aimed, ends up lining up with James' head. James, not wanting his brain ventilated, throws himself to the side. (-17 Hp) The bullet doesn't miss, James started dodging too late for that, but he dodged far enough that it merely kisses along the side of his skull instead of perforating it.
   
    James takes a retaliatory shot at the Trooper's own head, [Quickshot 4+1-2] the bullet ripping through the man's helmet. (21x2 = 42 damage, Trooper -4 armor, Hp -38] [Trooper Soak 5] The trooper, despite blood dripping through the new hole in his helmet, staggers but remains standing. He's a tough bastard, you'll give him that.
   Of course, he's part of your own head, so calling him tough seems a bit boastful.

---


Turn Recap
Taric is receiving missions from god x5
James is shooting people masterfully, at least for having a dex of 0.
Tarran is taking long walks
Dominique is taking long walks
Ash has commandeered an elevator

Jordan is in an elevator
Harry wanna pressa buttun!

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (Everyone But James) (click to show/hide)

Immortal Sniper 3 –Host Killed-
Class: Long Range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health 0/50
Wearing: Carapace Armor (38/150)
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 2/3)
Secondary:
Status: Total Paralysis
Range:

Spoiler: Enemies (James) (click to show/hide)

Figment
Class: Technocrat Thug
Health 11/40
Wearing: Bloodied Black Jumpsuit
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 18/18
Secondary:
Status: (Initiative -20)
Range: Long (obstructed)

Figment
Class: Technocrat Trooper
Health 13/75
Wearing: Black Jumpsuit, Light Body armor (19/50)
Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol (17/18)
Secondary: None
Status: fine
Range: Melee

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 83/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 16/18
Secondary Weapon: None

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 96/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 78/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs,)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: NE corridor, by blasted doors.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 47/70
Stamina: 65/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A4, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Main east-west corridor, heading back east.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 27/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: NE corridor, by blasted doors.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 130/200)
Stamina: 74/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 16/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 16, 2012, 02:12:08 pm

This one was done in breaks when I wasn't working on CoM, so CoM's style bled in a little.

Ahra, I apologize for the delay, I'll have those PMs finalized and sent to you by the end of today.

Also, if Powder doesn't post last, I'll run at least his combat separately. Should speed things up a little.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 16, 2012, 02:58:38 pm

"Dom, get ready." Tarran whispered, readying his Jormungandr and kneeling.

"Come on out, put your hands in the air. We will shoot at any sign of hostility, so don't even try it!" Tarran said calmly and firmly... as he started shuffling backwards slightly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 16, 2012, 03:45:01 pm

James attempted to finish off the trooper with a point-blank pistol shot to the head.

((By the way, I do have a plan, I'm not just caught up in the combat here and forgetting I'm dreaming :P))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 16, 2012, 05:54:58 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 16, 2012, 03:45:01 pm

James attempted to finish off the trooper with a point-blank pistol shot to the head.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James 33+0-0 = 33
Blight 10+5-0 = 14

Trooper 58+3 = 61
Thug 40-20 = 20

   The trooper [Will 5] plants his feet and raises his pistol, making one last desperate effort to stop you. [Quickshot 3+1] It's a good shot, considering the man is probably dying, and it tears another impermanent (but incredibly painful) rent across your side. (Dreamspace hp -20) The wound seals back together almost instantly, and you're once again thankful that you aren't as bound by the rules of flesh and blood as these figments are.

    You fire your own pistol for what you hope to be a final time, barely deviating from your last position. [Quickshot 4+1-2] The bullet strikes an inch to the left of your last shot, whipping the Technocrat's head back. (20x2=40 damage. Armor -3, Hp -37. Target killed.) He staggers back a step, then crumples.   

   The thug in the security station attempts to get his wounded legs under him, [End 2] but he fails, crying out in pain as the damaged limbs refuse to function properly. He slumps back to the floor, moaning in pain. With little left to do, he draws his pistol and flicks the safety off.

   She pushes herself up off the floor, glaring at the now deceased Technocrat, then at you. "You couldn't have started shooting him in the head a little earlier?" Her tone is accusatory, but also very faintly relieved.

---

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 110/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 16, 2012, 06:03:19 pm

"Hey, boss? There's also a maintenance hatch back that way," Dom whispered, pointing at it. She was used to going through them for various jobs back in her manual labor days, and she wanted him to know it was an option if this plan didn't work out. Her duty done, she readied her assault rifle and took up position near Tarran, ready to open fire on his command.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 16, 2012, 06:49:46 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 16, 2012, 02:58:38 pm

"Dom, get ready." Tarran whispered, readying his Jormungandr and kneeling.

"Come on out, put your hands in the air. We will shoot at any sign of hostility, so don't even try it!" Tarran said calmly and firmly... as he started shuffling backwards slightly.

   You kneel down and train your rifle on the destroyed door. You don't know what it is, but you're taking no chances with it. "Come on out, put your hands in the air. We will shoot at any sign of hostility, so don't even try it!" You half-shout into the darkness, attempting to make your voice calm but firm.
   [Diplomacy 3] You don't sound entirely convincing, but you still think it's good enough to make any sane person at least consider giving up. Whatever is moving, however, disagrees. The repetitive movement continues unabated, not stopping or even slowing down to listen to you.

(You'll automatically be aimed in on the first thing that comes through the door.)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 16, 2012, 06:03:19 pm

"Hey, boss? There's also a maintenance hatch back that way," Dom whispered, pointing at it. She was used to going through them for various jobs back in her manual labor days, and she wanted him to know it was an option if this plan didn't work out. Her duty done, she readied her assault rifle and took up position near Tarran, ready to open fire on his command.

    "Hey, boss? There's also a maintenance hatch back that way," you whisper to Tarran, tapping his shoulder and pointing back at the concealed entrance after he's finished delivering his ultimatum to the darkness. He nods once, but doesn't take his eyes from his rifle's sight. Backup exits are something that you have a justified to desire to keep handy, and Tarran doesn't have the years of hard-earned experience     necessary to spot the hatches without looking for them.
   With Tarran informed, you take up a standing position behind him, pointing your own rifle into the gaping maw of the obliterated door. Even after Tarran's warning, nothing changes, the rummaging movement doesn't even pause.
 

(You'll automatically be aimed in on the first thing that comes through the door.)

---

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 30/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: NE corridor, kneeling by blasted doors.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 87/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: NE corridor, by blasted doors.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 16, 2012, 06:54:53 pm

"This is your last chance! Three seconds, or we'll be coming for you! And we're not afraid to shoot, jackass!" Tarran said decisively.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 16, 2012, 07:04:20 pm

"And we both have assault rifles, and we know how to use them!" Dom added.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 16, 2012, 07:44:39 pm

"Now this is where I see what happens when I go into some branch of the prison I hadn't gone before in the dream." James walks, pistol ready, to the room where the thug and trooper -were- and then looks for a door he hadn't been before and takes it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 16, 2012, 10:22:47 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 16, 2012, 06:54:53 pm

"This is your last chance! Three seconds, or we'll be coming for you! And we're not afraid to shoot, jackass!" Tarran said decisively.

  Whatever is in there is either completely unflappable, or really, really, stupid. "This is your last chance! Three seconds, or we'll be coming for you! And we're not afraid to shoot, jackass!" [intimidate 3] Again, nothing happens. You'll admit that you're a little tired right now, and your challenges are a little flat because of it, but this is getting insulting. The immortals at least paid attention to you when you yelled at them.
   Dominique tries to help your slightly anemic challenge, but the thing in the darkness continues to ignore you. Three seconds pass, then five, then ten. Time seems to be making it abundantly clear that it isn't coming out to meet you with its hands up, whatever it is.
   
---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 16, 2012, 07:04:20 pm

"And we both have assault rifles, and we know how to use them!" Dom added.

   Tarran issues one last challenge to the gaping door, but again, there is no response. "And we both have assault rifles, and we know how to use them!" You add, hoping to strengthen Tarran's challenge. [intimidate 3] The pause between his warning and your addition is a little too long though, and it ends up sounding awkward and stilted.
   [intuition 3] It's possible that, whatever this thing is, it just isn't afraid of you. It's also possible that it's like that door Tarran called everyone in to investigate earlier, seemingly threatening but utterly harmless. There's a lot of room for error between those two extremes.
    Regardless, its three seconds are up and then some.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 16, 2012, 07:44:39 pm

"Now this is where I see what happens when I go into some branch of the prison I hadn't gone before in the dream." James walks, pistol ready, to the room where the thug and trooper -were- and then looks for a door he hadn't been before and takes it.

   Blight grabs the trooper's jammed rifle off the floor, [luck 4] clearing the jammed round out of the breach and blowing out the barrel. When she's done, the two of leave the dead trooper and the unformed thing behind, heading back up to the security station. You keep your weapons out and ready as you move. That thug you shot wasn't dead when you last saw him, and you aren't in the mood to be shot anymore.
   You motion Blight to stay behind you for a moment when you get back to the door. It's still partially open, [observation 3+1] and, if you listen closely, you can hear the faint rasp of labored breathing.
   You take a deep breath and step through the door, [Intuition 5 Vs Thug dex 1-1 (bonus negated)] shooting blind into the corner of the room with the clearest view of the door before your body even crosses the threshold. [James Quickshot 4] (Thug -20 Hp. Target Killed) The bullet hits the sprawled out thug low in the chest, just below where the breastbone ends. The man jerks and gurgles in surprise, involuntarily putting a round in the floor as his own pistol desperately tries to rise up to shoot you. He tries for a few more seconds, the lies still.
   "Nice shot," She remarks simply when She follows you in, glancing at the dead Technocrat in the corner. "Any plan that goes with it? Besides rampant slaughter- not that rampant slaughter isn't a fun plan."
   "Now this is where I see what happens when I go into some branch of the prison I hadn't gone before in the dream," you say, walking slowly to the door at the far and of the station and clamping your hands around the cool handle. This is as far as you've ever been, and hopefully, it's almost as far as you need to be.
   She covers you with the liberated rifle as you open the door, making sure that nothing jumps out and says boo. [luck 6] She needn't have bothered.
   The door leads out into ankle high water, dazzlingly bright in the light of the tropical sun that streams down from above. Tiny waves lap at the edges of the door, disappearing into vapor as they cross the edge. Just a couple dozen yards away from the door is a beach, pristine except for a few artistically placed shells and a young, apparently topless, waitress who seems to be waiting on a single table placed right in the middle of the beach. The table is empty of people, but a square object only a little bigger than your clenched fist rests on its top. [Observation 3] It's too far away for you to make out exactly what it is.
   "Shit," Blight breathes. The muzzle of her rifle drops as she leans forward, staring open-mouthed into the tropical paradise. "This is yours?" Her voice is tinged with something close to awe.
   [Intuiton 5+1] "No," you say with utter certainty. "This isn't mine." You've seen places like this, sure. Holos that advertised sunlit resorts with a preserved ecosystem and enough radiation shielding that you could get a tan without crisping, but you've never actually been to one. Not enough to get this level of detail. This isn't your memory, but you can bet who it belongs to. It fit the man, sitting on a beach, sipping something fragrant and cool while he methodically tortured you for no better reason than his own amusement.
   This is your torturer's paradise.   
 
  ---

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 33/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: NE corridor, kneeling by blasted doors.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 96/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: NE corridor, by blasted doors.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 110/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 16, 2012, 11:49:57 pm

"This... probably belongs to... him. My torturer. ...and if there's any place I'm going to get clues about what's going on, it's here." James walked up and tried to make out what the square object was.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 12:05:46 am

You know... I'm starting t have the suspicion that we're talking to a non-living, deaf, or braindead thing. And as a result the 3s are fixed, not rolled. Hmm...



"I really wish I had a flashlight right about now..." Tarran whispered to himself. ((I really do.))

Charge in, finger on the trigger. Shoot immediately if the creature makes any sudden moves that could be reaching for a weapon or charging. "GET DOWN ON THE GROUND!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 01:05:53 am

Dom followed Tarran in, ready to start firing the second he did, while making sure she stayed to his right to prevent any friendly fire incidents.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 08:41:33 am

Quote

You know... I'm starting t have the suspicion that we're talking to a non-living, deaf, or braindead thing. And as a result the 3s are fixed, not rolled. Hmm...

Those threes are all rolled, it's really actually quite impressive. James has been getting uniformly great rolls for the last few, and you've been getting pretty mediocre rolls.

I've been re-reading this RTD, largely so I can add all the NPCs you've come across to the wiki, but I've also been taking inspiration from some of my earlier work. Granted, that work was even more grammatically incorrect than the recent work, and it lacked the clarity of mud, but it did get turns out much more rapidly.
So, as you may have noticed, I've been experimenting with going back to the old style- breaking you up into your timelocks and then rolling for your actions as they come up.

I'll still have to even it out somehow, otherwise Tarran and Dom will be moving at three or four times the speed of Ash, but for now it seems to be working. You can tell me what you think of it as soon as there is a enough of a sample to be meaningful.

Anyway, turns ahoy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 08:56:12 am

(Lampshade it: wolfchild, since he's posting slower, is simply in a Mass Effect 1 elevator. :P Anyway, you know me... the more turns of this I can get the better. :D)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 10:15:45 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 12:05:46 am

Charge in, finger on the trigger. Shoot immediately if the creature makes any sudden moves that could be reaching for a weapon or charging. "GET DOWN ON THE GROUND!"

   Lacking another reasonable option, you decide to go with with a more unreasonable option: Charge in, shoot anything that moves, then maybe look around a little and see if there's anything else you need to threaten.
  [Dex 4] You dash forwards, shouting for anything ahead to get its ass on the ground. You clear the blasted door with a small jump, landing a scant few feet away from the source of the irritatingly unresponsive movement.
   It's a small cleaning bot, the kind used in restaurants, nice bars, and nicer households. They're designed cleaned up spilled drink, pick up broken glass, filter out the shed skin and hair, and generally help with light cleaning. This particular model's dashing paintjob is chipped, and it seems to move a little sluggishly, but the sluggishness can probably be attributed to its continued attempts to move a corpse bigger than it is. You point your assault rifle at it. It seems to look at you quizzically, then it cleans off one of your boots and goes back to attempting to sweep a human corpse onto a five inch dustpan. You sincerely doubt that the little bot poses a threat.
    [observation 2] The room you're in is big, not as big as the gardens, but big enough that you have more than a little trouble seeing the edges of it. What you can see seems to be a cross between WWIII and a five-star restaurant. Tables and chairs have been arranged into rudimentary barricades, but unlike the disused barricades you saw in Mavaren gardens, these have been riddled with small arms fire and slag. Grinning corpses peak out from behind tables and chairs, curled into the fetal position. Others are sprawled out on their fronts, gunned down in the act of running.
   You don't know what happened here, but it was a hell of a fight. [Intuition 5] Or, considering that you can't see a single firearm by any of the corpses, this was a massacre.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 01:05:53 am

Dom followed Tarran in, ready to start firing the second he did, while making sure she stayed to his right to prevent any friendly fire incidents.

  [Dex 4+1] You easily keep pace with Tarran as he charges, you could probably outdistance him, but instead you keep left of him and a stride behind. Tarran, despite his other qualities, is not the kind of person you want to stand in front of while he has a weapon in his hands.
   Tarran barges through the shattered entrance, immediately sweeping right and pointing his gun at the target of his earlier threats. The cleaning bot seems unfazed, taking the time to clean a bit of blood off Tarran's boot before returning to a hopeless attempt at removing a dead body with a miniature broom. [Mechnical 5] The bot has obviously been damaged, you've never worked with this variant before, (Tiny brooms, civilian grade air filters, and stain scrubbing gear is about as much use as spitting in a chemical fire down in maintenance.) but you can recognize that this one is either out of, or very low on, internal lubricants. The faintly acrid reek of hot metal and the sluggishness of its movements testifies to that.
   [Observation 1] Your vision seems to be having trouble adapting to the environment. The ceiling of the room is invisible to you, and anything more than twenty or so feet away is, at best, flickering and ethereal. The effect is disorienting and vaguely nauseating.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 16, 2012, 11:49:57 pm

"This... probably belongs to... him. My torturer. ...and if there's any place I'm going to get clues about what's going on, it's here." James walked up and tried to make out what the square object was.

   You step out of the door, splashing down a foot into the tropical waters and soft sand of evil's own private getaway. Blight follows you slowly, doing a lot less rifle pointing and a lot more slack-jawed staring. You'll admit that the guy had a decent taste in resorts, the island might be a bit cliché, but it's still the nicest thing you've seen in a long, long time.
   You concentrate on trying to figure out what the small box is while you slog up to the shore. [Observation 5] The cube becomes recognizable as soon as you're close enough to see the small dome set into the top face- a portable holographic system, the perfect tool for the bored youth or world traveler. It's a nice model, but, since nothing in here actually exists, that's not really surprising.
   The topless local woman offers you a drink as soon as you manage to wade your way up onto the beach. The drink she's trying to give you is a pale pink and smells strongly of cherries, something tropical, and alcohol. You wonder whether you can get hungover in a dream.


 ---

(Tarran Smith is no longer tired.)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 36/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 105/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 110/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 10:54:15 am

"Ugh. Poor little guy. I'd better shut him down until we can find him some oil or something," Dom said, crouching by the robot and looking for his controls. Once she found the off switch and deactivated it, she'd wait to see what Tarran wanted to do and then follow his plan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 17, 2012, 12:00:27 pm

James just kind of refused and tried to find an end to the beach, something more useful.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 01:11:16 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 17, 2012, 12:00:27 pm

James just kind of refused and tried to find an end to the beach, something more useful.

   You refuse the drink politely. You honestly don't know how drinking in a dream will affect you, not to mention the fact that you really aren't sure if you're thirsty or not. The woman smiles at you in a warm way as you walk past, waving goodbye when you pass the table behind and start marching away along the beach.
   The beach seems to continue on in a straight line, tropical jungle on the left, ocean on the right. Birds call faintly, and waves wash quietly against the shore, but, by and large, the two of you are alone on the beach. It's very tranquil, a surprisingly nice spot to just wander into, but aren't seeing anything useful.
   You aren't sure how long you follow the arrow-straight shore, time seems difficult to measure here, but at last you spot something different on the beach ahead of you. [Observation 4] It's still pretty far away, but it looks like a person standing beside something about waist high. [Intuition 5] Heck, if you hadn't just walked quite a ways in a straight line away, you would swear it looked just like the local waitress and the beach table.

---

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 02:41:33 pm

"Screw the bot Dom, what about the multiple dead people in here?" Tarran said, lecturing Dom on her priorities for pity.

Examine the corpses one by one. If they have anything of use, take it. Otherwise, leave them alone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 04:06:28 pm

"Don't be an ass, Boss. They're DEAD. We can't do anything for them short of cremating or burying them, and we're kinda in an underground bunker where it's hard to dig holes. On the other hand, this 'bot can at least be saved before it becomes a worthless hunk of junk."

(Also... think we should consider Taric a lost cause by this point, and just relegate his character to NPC status? :-\)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 04:44:39 pm

"Whether they are dead or not and whether we can help them or not is besides the point, Dom."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 04:58:20 pm

"I don't see how. It'll take only a few seconds to turn the 'bot off and those bodies ain't going anywhere. We have plenty of time to loot them," Dom said, noting what Tarran was doing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 05:04:07 pm

Quote

(Also... think we should consider Taric a lost cause by this point, and just relegate his character to NPC status?)

Well, I haven't even gotten a response from my attempts to make contact, but it has only been... uh.. six days and one month since he said he wanted to be autopiloted for a few turns.
Yeah... it truly has been a long time. But... he's Taricus, the first guy to sign up, the man with the porn, one of the starting four, the only one of you with any skill or character ability to use empathetics...

Ahra is coming in soon regardless, I've actually got a PM to him open in other tab.

Anyway, We'll see, but I'm a sentimental bastard.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 17, 2012, 05:23:12 pm

"We're going in a loop. ...I don't know if there's anything else here. But..." James turned and went back to the holo-cube thing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 05:50:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 05:04:07 pm

But... he's Taricus, the first guy to sign up, the man with the porn, one of the starting four, the only one of you with any skill or character ability to use empathetics...
...
Anyway, We'll see, but I'm a sentimental bastard.

You really shouldn't keep Taricus if he doesn't want to play. It's not like he can't post, it's pretty much clear that he doesn't want to. Thus, you shouldn't keep him in, because all you're doing is dragging dead weight and even possibly annoying Taricus.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 06:23:18 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 05:50:40 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 05:04:07 pm

But... he's Taricus, the first guy to sign up, the man with the porn, one of the starting four, the only one of you with any skill or character ability to use empathetics...
...
Anyway, We'll see, but I'm a sentimental bastard.

You really shouldn't keep Taricus if he doesn't want to play. It's not like he can't post, it's pretty much clear that he doesn't want to. Thus, you shouldn't keep him in, because all you're doing is dragging dead weight and even possibly annoying Taricus.

If it's annoying him then I would expect him to hop over here and tell me that. It's not even a two-minute jaunt to get over to this thread and say "I'm out", and since he hasn't done that I'm of the belief that he's somewhat indecisive. I could be wrong, but it seems a more temperate conclusion to jump to.

I've been a slow GM recently, I can have some patience for others.

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 17, 2012, 05:23:12 pm

"We're going in a loop. ...I don't know if there's anything else here." Doubtful that it would work, James tried to will away the beach.

Seriously?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 06:46:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 06:23:18 pm

It's not even a two-minute jaunt to get over to this thread and say "I'm out", and since he hasn't done that I'm of the belief that he's somewhat indecisive.

1 month is a long time to be indecisive... :-\

Quote from: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 06:23:18 pm

I've been a slow GM recently, I can have some patience for others.

Patience is fine for a time, I agree, but you can't hold on for too long, especially if he intentionally isn't even saying anything.

Also, I think I'm a slower GM than you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 17, 2012, 06:56:05 pm

...
...
...
...
uh
i wasn't thinking right? Although it is the heat of summer and I'm working on my room and EDITING AAAUGHLAUGHtkhljerlhj

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Not every piece of paper in an infested bunker is useful.
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2012, 11:04:36 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 02:41:33 pm

"Screw the bot Dom, what about the multiple dead people in here?" Tarran said, lecturing Dom on her priorities for pity.

Examine the corpses one by one. If they have anything of use, take it. Otherwise, leave them alone.

   You pat down the mummified corpse that the cleaning bot is still trying to pick up and start rifling through what's left of its clothing. Dominique, meanwhile, kneels over the bot itself and speaks to it in a pitying tone. You take a moment to lecture her on the priorities of things to pity, gesturing down at the mummy at your feet as a way to emphasize the point.
   The fact that you are actively robbing the corpse in question detracts slightly from the poignancy of your "pity for the dead" speech.
  [Luck 2, 3, 5] [Observation 1] [Dex 3]  When it becomes clear that this body has nothing, or at least nothing left worth taking, you start stealing the shit off the other nearby stiffs. You do manage to find one almost pristine ID badge on a half slagged corpse, but in your avarice to start looting the next corpse you manage to trip over the last corpse's leg. You stagger in an exceedingly awkward way, but manage to catch your balance on a conveniently located railing.
   [Observation 2] You look down off the railing, not really making anything out but vague shapes below. The restaurant appears to have been built in a style of dramatic tiers. Judging from the way you can't exactly tell how far down it is, you think it might be exceedingly unpleasant to fall off of one of those tiers.

(ID Badge added, Naomi Weiss)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 04:58:20 pm

"I don't see how. It'll take only a few seconds to turn the 'bot off and those bodies ain't going anywhere. We have plenty of time to loot them," Dom said, noting what Tarran was doing.

   You kneel over the little bot, sympathizing with it as it continues its hopeless effort to take the dessicated corpse away from Tarran. Tarran admonishes you for pitying the little robot when there is an entire field of dead human bodies that need your pity, what's more, he actually gives you the entire speech straight-faced while he rummages through the dead man's pockets for anything he can use. You really have to wonder what's going on in his head when he says these things.
   [Mechanical 5+1] Shutting the little bot down is easy, just a little press switch under the lip of its frame. The industrial models of these things are supposed to have maintenance done every six months, but this little guy has probably gone at least half that again without a check. It's a miracle he's still working at all.
   [Observation 1] You vision goes all funny again as soon as you stand up. The sphere that you can 'sense' your environment in retracts until you can just barely see Tarran moving ahead of you.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 17, 2012, 05:23:12 pm

"We're going in a loop. ...I don't know if there's anything else here. But..." James turned and went back to the holo-cube thing.

    You continue to walk forwards, drawing closer to the individual on the beach ahead of you. Sure enough, the beach is a loop, a linear loop that makes your head hurt to think about, but definitely a loop. The topless woman smiles at you in the exact same way she did when she first saw you, then attempts to offer you the same drink when you get close enough. You wave the drink away again and sit down in the sole chair, placing you focus on on the small cube.
    It's pretty simple, featuring a single on/off button as the only interactive adornment to its exterior. In a leap of ingenuity and daring, you press the button. A small display immediately blossoms above the cube, opening up in the middle of a running program. The program depicts a glowing dot in three dimensional space. The glowing dot currently appears to currently be situated on an unusually twisted and redoubled plane. [Intuition 3] It could be anything really.
    A set of four holographics tags reads, in order, "Subject Status", "Stored Figments", "Stored Memories", and "Sample 18 Status". The first and last tags are pulsing red.

---

(Important object added to Tarran, ID Card: Naomi Weiss)
(Tarran Smith is no longer Tired.)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 39/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 97/115
Stamina: 114/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 110/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 11:31:27 pm

"Ugh... Boss, can we stop for a moment? Something... weird is going on with my eyes, I think I need to shut them for a bit. I can barely see anything." Dom looked around for a chair or, preferably, some sofa-like seating that she could lie down on and rest her eyes momentarily.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 11:37:16 pm

"Goddammit, I really wish I had that flashlight we lost in that big room right about now. Goddamn immortals shooting our shit. Go ahead and sit Dom, we're not going to have much luck until we get Taric's flashlight back here or find a light switch.

Also it doesn't look like these guys had anything on them. No guns, grenades, knives, or anything else. Just more damn IDs. Whoever gunned down these guys is a merciless SOB."

Check the walls for a light switch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 11:47:58 pm

"Thanks, Tarran. Be a damn relief to get off my feet for a minute." Dom sighed as she sat down and closed her eyes. "I'm not the brightest bulb in the pack, Boss, but I'm gonna hazard a guess. Think the reason these people got gunned down was because they didn't wanna get crammed in those fuckin' suits?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 17, 2012, 11:54:28 pm

"Subject... Status? Sample... 18? ...I'm the ...subject ...aren't I?"James watched "Subject Status" and "Sample 18 Status".

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 18, 2012, 12:59:12 am

"Sounds about right, but couldn't they have just knocked them out if they didn't want to get put in those suits though?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2012, 01:26:40 am

"Hell if I know. Probably to 'make an example' of them." Dom spit on the ground. "I never did like politics in the first place, tried to keep clear of it, and then the fucking Technocracy kidnaps my husband right out of our home while I'm at work, then kidnaps me out of my bed and I get shipped off to some distant fucking planet or moon or whatever the hell we're on with a terrorist and two insane yahoos because I have 'psychic potential' or some such horseshit, which, I wanna add, I never would have found out about and learned how to use if they hadn't pulled this bullshit, I get press-ganged into some rebel group I really don't share the beliefs of, and I've been fighting for my life for however long it's been since we woke up on that fucking shuttle, and all I wanted out of life was Jeff, some beer, an idiot to punch, some crates to stack, and maybe a pair of sons a few years down the road, but all this shit..." Dominique finally wound down with a sigh, rubbing her forehead with both hands. "Is that too much to ask, Boss? Just a man who could put up with me and a steady job?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 18, 2012, 01:43:15 am

"'Terrorist'? That hurts, you know. I'm trying to fight against the Technocracy's methods of terrorism and oppression and as a result I'm a terrorist myself? Bah."

"...Anyway, yes, that's too much to ask for apparently, based on you being here." Tarran joked. "More seriously, most people don't always get what they want, and others even less than that. Everyone here that isn't here by choice likely falls in the latter category."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2012, 03:38:27 am

"Yeah, you're an alright kid, now that I know you Boss. But hell, I was a normal citizen. Members of the Unchained had a certain... romance about them, I guess, but that was still what we were told and I never thought no different." Dom ran a hand through her hair. "Well... maybe Jeff was shipped here too, and I'll stumble across him. Probably too much to hope for, but it's something, and you gotta have something to keep you going. Like you and the rebellion." She thought for a few moments. "What do you think about that Ash chick? What's she here for?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 18, 2012, 03:45:45 am

"I don't know, I seem to recall her saying something about a 'mission' back whenever I tried to do diplomacy with the diplomacyless, so I think the reason she's at this base is because she's got a mission. But as for why she's on this godless moon in the first place? I have no idea."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 19, 2012, 01:17:16 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 17, 2012, 11:37:16 pm

"Goddammit, I really wish I had that flashlight we lost in that big room right about now. Goddamn immortals shooting our shit. Go ahead and sit Dom, we're not going to have much luck until we get Taric's flashlight back here or find a light switch.

Also it doesn't look like these guys had anything on them. No guns, grenades, knives, or anything else. Just more damn IDs. Whoever gunned down these guys is a merciless SOB."

Check the walls for a light switch.

   You walk carefully away from the railing, resolving to find some way of getting the lights on before you end up killing yourself. You talk with Dominique as you search the walls for anything useful, your topic of conversation ranging from life's general non-cooperation to the reason for Ashley being here.
 [Observation 4] The walls that you can see are mostly clean, grooved to house ambient lighting strips, but not featuring any obvious way to turn them on. [Intuition 5] This is, you remind yourself, a restaurant.  Restaurants usually don't have switches out where a disgruntled or inebriated patron can "accidentally" flick them off and darken the place, and even if they did, all the hallways are out as well, strongly hinting that primary power has been cut to this level.
   If there is a way to bring any lighting up, whether the main lights or emergency lighting, it would probably be in the authorized personnel part of the restaurant.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2012, 11:31:27 pm

"Ugh... Boss, can we stop for a moment? Something... weird is going on with my eyes, I think I need to shut them for a bit. I can barely see anything." Dom looked around for a chair or, preferably, some sofa-like seating that she could lie down on and rest her eyes momentarily.

    You stop and shake your head, trying to make your eyes stop playing tricks. It doesn't help. You look for something to rest on a while, [luck 5] finding a padded waiting bench set into the wall near the destroyed door. Part of it was annihilated by the bulk of the door careening through it, but there's enough left for you to lie down and stretch out a bit.
    You lie down and close your eyes, talking with Tarran as you try and rest a little. You really aren't all that tired, despite your recent exertions, [End 3] (+9 stamina) but the rest is fairly nice. You don't manage to drift off to sleep, rooms filled with bodies and the smell of slightly burned metal have that effect, but you do feel better for having gotten off your feet for a moment.
   
---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 17, 2012, 11:54:28 pm

"Subject... Status? Sample... 18? ...I'm the ...subject ...aren't I?"James watched "Subject Status" and "Sample 18 Status".

   You pull the Subject Status tab while She watches from over your shoulder. You have excellent reason to believe that you are the subject here, and things about you that are pulsing and red are the kind of things you like to pay attention to.
   The screen shifts slightly as the new page tiles out. It's a basic report, a little difficult to read thanks to the bright tropical sun and the paleness of image, but you can manage.

Spoiler: Subject Status (click to show/hide)

Primary Subject
Heart Rate: Elevated. 144 Bpm
Blood Pressure: Elevated. 147/92
Cerebral Activity: Elevated. 93Hz
Neural Integrity: Falling. 88%
Current State: Curious.

Iscariotic Duplicate
Figment Integrity: Secondary Memory Only
Control Level: None
Status: Inactive

Unknown Duplicate
Figment Integrity: Stable
Control Level: None
Status: Unknown, no tagging implemented
Warning: Figment source unknown

   [Intelligence 2] Uh... Well. It seems that... Maybe it... ... No, you don't really have any idea.  A few things are pretty obvious, like Heart rate and blood pressure, but you have no idea whether a cerebral activity of 93Hz means that you're thinking hard, or if it means that part of your brain is about to explode.
   There is a single additional tab on this pane, "Control Options".

---

Aaron White

   You slump against the side of the maintenance shaft, catching your breath and hoping the burn on your leg feels worse than it is. You knew running the blockade would be dangerous as hell, even with perfect timing and the element of surprise, but you weren't prepared for this. The only consolation is that the former sek who was supposed to be leading this expedition wasn't prepared either, at least not enough to avoid losing a chunk of his skull in the first thirty seconds. You exhale slowly and wish you had something to smoke. Baron's death had left you in charge of finding a way up an out through this hell of concrete, dirt, metal, and hate.
   Paula is on the other side of the duct, trying hopelessly to stop the constant flow of blood from a six inch tear in Henry's stomach. Cale is standing guard at the entrance, desperately doing something other than watch Henry bleed out on the floor. Baron should have been giving some form of quietly inspiring speech about carrying on, but that was difficult to do when your brain was playing hide and seek with your skull. You grimace and unscrew your helmet, the lowlight filters switching off the instant it leaves your head. You can still hear Henry dying, but it's a little better than being forced to watch it. 
    This seemed so much more possible when there were five of you, Baron a guard, Paula a former scientist, Cale and Henry both second-tier maintenance workers, and then you, the red maintenance brute. With Baron dead, Henry dying, and everyone else sporting some kind of a wound, things ain't rosy. But it isn't like there's much point in turning back. You need to make it out, or die trying. You need to find the hangars, a usable emergency exit, or at least a goddamn crack in the ceiling.
   [Cale Observation 5 Vs Immortal Dex 3+1] "Shit," Cale curses, stumbling backwards and running back to the rest of you. "I can hear 'em behind us. They're still coming."
    You grimace and screw your helmet back on. Of course they're still coming, wouldn't be like them to cut you a break after almost butchering you. This isn't your homefield, but it's close enough that you've got a decent enough lay of the land to know the three major routes out of here that won't deadend. The first is an up'n'up ladder a ways down this corridor, service for the air processors on the testing field above you. From there you should be able to bypass the field itself and get up onto the nineteenth floor. The nineteenth floor is the high-military checkpoint, and supposedly one of the Shifting man's strongest points, it's also where your knowledge of the maintenance systems end.  The second path is a sloping part of the the chute that's used to transport large pieces of machinery down from the primary maintenance floors and into red maintenance. There's a lift at the end of the slope, and you suppose it leads all the way up to the primary maintenance floor (you've never actually been, you and the other workers from the Red just made the pickup at the bottom of the shaft), but the chances of the lift being there -or working- are minimal. You might be able to repel up the shaft, but that's a bit of a long shot. The last option was to keep going straight for as long as you could outdistance the Shifting Man's goons, and then exit the shaft and head up onto the main floors.There would at least be light in the main corridors and the possibility of a normal stairwell. That, however, would make you a lot easier to track.
   "We can't leave him," Paula protests. She's looking at Cale in a stricken way that makes you realize that you missed part of a conversation. You'd guess that the subject is Henry.
   "We have to, he can't walk and we can't stay," Cale says, not actually looking at her as he speaks.
   They both turn to look at you, reminding you that you're one who has to make these decisions now. You or Cale could probably carry Henry for a little while, he wasn't exactly a big guy, but there's no way in hell that you could climb a ladder or repel up the lift with him, slimming your three bad options to one bad option.
   You grunt and stand up, buying yourself a little time to think. The makeshift bandage that Paula put on him is already soaked red, and odds are he's going to die in pretty short order, but he's still alive for right now. Moving him might aggravate his injuries, but leaving him behind to those... things definitely will.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 42/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 99/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 110/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/85
Stamina: 62/85
Carried weight: /180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (86/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: 21-20 maintenance chutes

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 40/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch, Basic Medical Kit (3/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.  (100/100)

Henry Myers
Health: 3/75
Stamina: 20/75 (Unconscious. Bleeding heavily, -10 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill the permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 88/105
Stamina: 82/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 19, 2012, 02:45:56 pm

Feel around for a set of stairs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 19, 2012, 03:22:32 pm

`Sigh... nothings ever easy here huh? 6 months and this is what happens outside the main floor, Christ this sucks.`

"I Dont know what you guys think but if we are to get the hell outta here with Henry, We gotta get moving NOW, I can probably
haul ass with him piggyback for a couple of minutes, but i pray to god you can stop the bleeding now, beacause were not stopping until were out of these shafts and in the corridors or with 5 Inches of steel between us... and them, got it?"

Edit: HELL YES, IM IN, and with good timing, school starts tomorrow.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 19, 2012, 04:19:50 pm

James began to show the display to Blight, but then decided not to, figuring she wouldn't understand either, deciding to look at "Control Options". "I... don't really understand what this is saying. Wait a minute. ...Control Options?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 19, 2012, 05:19:20 pm

Hey, might James finally get his mind back under his control? THE SUSPENSE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 19, 2012, 05:41:02 pm

Dom got back up and looked around to see if her vision had gotten any better.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 19, 2012, 07:08:10 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 19, 2012, 05:19:20 pm

Hey, might James finally get his mind back under his control? THE SUSPENSE!

Probably not from that particular menu.

In other news, corrected an error in Ahra's companions, corrected an error in HP values (probably sprung up with the weight errors when players gained stats), and PM'd Wolfchild in a bad Italian accent. Because Italian accents solve everything.

And, DEAR GOD YOU BASTARDS ARE POSTING FAST NOW! It's kind of freaking me out. Just for the record, since we started running by timelocks instead of by blocks, we have now covered seven turns (Hopefully eight by the end of today) in three days. Granted, that isn't with everybody posting, but it's still a wee bit better than we've been doing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 19, 2012, 07:14:30 pm

Hey, we love this game. Give us moar and we'll post moar. :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: wolfchild on August 19, 2012, 07:15:16 pm

See if I can remember any plans for similar constructions and if so where the central computer would be

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 19, 2012, 07:42:47 pm

I'm on the internet a lot. So of course I'm going to be posting fast if you post turns fast.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Taricus on August 19, 2012, 08:18:59 pm

Posting to say that I'm still alive here guys. I'm still kicking.

But, at this point, I have indeed lost a fair amount of interest in the game... :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 19, 2012, 10:32:20 pm

Quote from: Taricus on August 19, 2012, 08:18:59 pm

Posting to say that I'm still alive here guys. I'm still kicking.

But, at this point, I have indeed lost a fair amount of interest in the game... :-\

Which means what? Should I,
a. Continue to update like a flaming jackrabbit while autoing you so there is a possibility that you might come back.
b. Continue to update like a flaming jackrabbit, use you as a meatshield for the party (the same way I use all NPCs), and bump the waitlist up one.
c. Drink myself into a stupor, lamenting and gnashing my teeth, before turning my rage outwards into a serially homicidal fury.

Regardless of the above, I would like to know how I lost your interest. This is, I am still able to claim, my first RTD. Self improvement is mandatory.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Taricus on August 19, 2012, 10:37:49 pm

My loss of interest? I don't know...

I guess due to the lack of things that I "Can" do (Which may be a problem on either side...)

Continue on with a. Though if you could do that in conjunction with c. I'd be happy :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 20, 2012, 12:21:25 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 19, 2012, 02:45:56 pm

Feel around for a set of stairs.

    [Observation 5] You find the spiral stairs down from your current level after only a few seconds of searching. The scattered and partially melted remains of a chair barricade lie in front of it, and you can see at least one withered corpse sprawled out on the steps. You pick your way through the debris carefully, not anxious to repeat your last incident and break your neck falling down the stairs.
    When you reach the edge of the staircase you notice the first sign that this might not have been a complete massacre. The corpse of an immortal, it's armor cracked and flaking, lies face down on the stairs. A piece of bent metal that could, one upon a time, have been some form of cooking utensil, or perhaps a piece of art, runs completely through its skull.
   Mob rules, the staircases would have provided points to engage the immortals in melee, but even that might have only managed a kill ratio of one immortal to twenty-five civilians, and that's being generous.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 19, 2012, 05:41:02 pm

Dom got back up and looked around to see if her vision had gotten any better.

   Hoping that your brief respite has provided the opportunity for your eyes to get over whatever the hell is wrong with them, you swing your legs off the bench and take a hard look into the darkness. [Observation 6] Darkness that doesn't really seem to be that present anymore.
   Large is an understatement for this place, but that seems to be the mode with most of the main rooms of this place. It doesn't have the sheer size of the Mavaren gardens, but it makes up for it by being far taller and deeper. The room is a rough circle, with one tier of seating running along the outside edge, looking down below. Three staircases and three lifts drop from your tier to the one below, a smaller tier made up of three linked ellipses attached to the to the wall at least twenty feet down. Below that there appears to be a third and final level, but you're too far away from the edge to see down into it. Long, thin spikes extend from the ceiling, stalactites that grow longer the closer they get to the center of the room. [Int 3+1] Holographic amps, more than you've ever seen before in one place before. The reason for the room's sparse decoration and adornment becomes clear; everything would be decorated on the fly. With a place like this you could be dining on a cloud, in the ritziest place you could imagine, on a hilltop during the fury of a thunderstorm, or in the comfort of what looked like your own home. As a former maintenance worker you can only imagine how much of an ungodly pain in the ass the thing must be to keep working.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 19, 2012, 07:15:16 pm

See if I can remember any plans for similar constructions and if so where the central computer would be

    [Intelligence 5] You really haven't seen enough of the facility to compare the layout to any known structures, but you can make a few decent guesses. A central computer system will probably be fairly deep in the facility, usually between 55% and 75% of the full depth, both to allow it to sink heat into the surrounding earth, and to protect it in the event of orbital bombardment. Comms, as you already worked out, would try to be nearer the surface. Probably on the first secure level of a place like this, while the mainframe would probably be on an inner secure floor.
   [Failed roll not shown] Eight floors to pick, that at least gives you a twelve-and-half percent chance of getting it right.
   Harry looks at you expectantly.

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James Evans

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 19, 2012, 04:19:50 pm

James began to show the display to Blight, but then decided not to, figuring she wouldn't understand either, deciding to look at "Control Options". "I... don't really understand what this is saying. Wait a minute. ...Control Options?"

   You consider asking Blight her opinion, she's already staring at the screen from over your shoulder, but you think better of it. The woman is cobbled together from a mixture of you and Dominique, and if there was ever a person that would be less likely to understand things like Iscariotic duplicates than you are, it would be Her. So instead of asking your companion, you flick over to control options, slowly unfolding the new screen, hoping that it means what you think it means.
   It doesn't. Literally dozens of buttons emblazoned with chemical compounds and medical-ese assail you. [Intelligence 3] You recognize a few basic controls, adrenaline, endorphins, metabolic processing- the few buttons with fairly layman information on them. [Intuition 4] You'd hazard a guess that this screen can... control parts of you, or at least make you use or release whatever the hell most of these buttons mean. It's useful to know that it exists, but you aren't sure if it's going to help you wake up.

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Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 19, 2012, 03:22:32 pm

`Sigh... nothings ever easy here huh? 6 months and this is what happens outside the main floor, Christ this sucks.`

"I Dont know what you guys think but if we are to get the hell outta here with Henry, We gotta get moving NOW, I can probably
haul ass with him piggyback for a couple of minutes, but i pray to god you can stop the bleeding now, beacause were not stopping until were out of these shafts and in the corridors or with 5 Inches of steel between us... and them, got it?"

   [int 5+1 , dex 4 , fighting 4 , luck 2 Treatment 21/20] Paula finishes her work off as fast as she can. It's not pretty, but she's low on supplies, and it really doesn't have to be pretty anyway. It just has to work. "There," she says as she glues the last piece of bandaging now. "That's all I can do in a place like this.
  "Then it's going to have to be enough, come on!" you half shout, half grunt as you struggle to hoist Henry's body up onto your shoulder. [Strength 3] He's heavy, a lot heavier than you expected, and he's all dead weight in his unconscious state. You know you can't carry him like this for long, working red has given you a good feel for your limits, but you don't have any choice.
   [Dex 5-1] [Paula Dex 4] [Cale dex 3+1] You set a hard pace, despite the heavy weight on your shoulders, and both Paula and Cale are pressed to keep up with you. If it weren't for the fact that you're carrying another human being across your shoulders, you'd be able to outdistance them both.
   [Immortal Dex 2, 4, 3+1] [LAE Bots 3+1, 3, 3+1] [Deadheads 3, 3, 3, 2]

Spoiler: Chase Distances (click to show/hide)

Two immortals and Two LAE bots are at 4
One LAE bot and three Deadheads are at 3
One Immortal and one Deadhead is at 2

Cale, Paula, Henry, and yourself are all at 19

LAE bots will start firing at a difference of twelve
Immortals will start firing at a difference of ten
Deadheads will start firing at a difference of five

The next Hatch off to the complex proper is at 30
The turn off to the maintenance lift is at 25
The up'n'up ladder at 35

(Henry's bleeding reduced to moderate)
(Henry HP +10)
(You'll drop Henry if you make stamina throw of three or worse)
(Henry Will wake up on a soak throw of five or better, as long as his stamina remains positive)

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Turn Recap
Taric will be arriving back at the v-junction next turn
James is wishing he'd qualified for a course in human biology
Tarran is wishing that he could find an ID that did not belong to a girl
Dominique is seeing with eyes unclouded
Ash is thinking
Aaron is running away

Jordan is in an elevator
Harry still wanna pressa buttun!
Cale is running
Paula is running

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 96/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 42/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 99/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 110/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/85
Stamina: 62/85
Carried weight: /180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (86/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: 21-20 maintenance chutes

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 40/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch, Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.  (100/100)

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75 (Unconscious. Bleeding, -7 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 88/105
Stamina: 82/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 20, 2012, 12:36:24 am

Keep running for the complex proper.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 20, 2012, 01:30:56 am

Search the rest of the current level for anything of interest.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 20, 2012, 05:08:54 am

Dominique checked the bodies for things that would be useful: ID or security cards, that sort of thing. She might not end up ever needing it, but it was better to be safe than sorry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 20, 2012, 08:37:52 am

Sorry, but i cant find my Phoenix pistol in the Lore accumulated or the wiki, whats the stats on this thing?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 20, 2012, 11:10:52 am

Sighing, James flicked the holopad over to the Sample 18 tab.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 20, 2012, 03:56:31 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 20, 2012, 01:30:56 am

Search the rest of the current level for anything of interest.

[Dex 5+1] [Observation 1] You jog around the entire top tier, looking for anything that might be of interest to you and yours. Unfortunately you get a little caught up in the jogging thing, having fun hurtling tables and chairs, slaloming around barricades, and generally improving your cardio. This goes on for a couple laps, interrupted by Dominique staring at you like you've gone completely mad.
   She might have a point, considering that you just spent ten minutes doing laps in an abandoned restaurant full of dead people.

(-10 stamina)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 20, 2012, 05:08:54 am

Dominique checked the bodies for things that would be useful: ID or security cards, that sort of thing. She might not end up ever needing it, but it was better to be safe than sorry.

   You start looting all the nearby bodies, trying to avoid the ones that Tarran already robbed. [Observation 3, 3, 5+1] [Luck 2, 3, 1] You don't find much on the first several bodies, being shot repeatedly combined with father time taking a bat to their remains has rendered most of whatever they were carrying disgusting and useless.   
    It is only when you've searched almost half of the immediately visible bodies that you find something interesting. Hidden under a knot of holed and worthless bodies is a security bot of a kind you've only seen once before. The body is only vaguely human, time dulled metal and blood stained plastics molded into a strong torso capable of supporting the security bot's four arms. Its legs take another step away from humanity by featuring four-way knee joints and symmetrical feet that look almost like articulated flowers. Its head is nothing more than a streamlined bulge on top of the rotating stock that passes for its neck. You saw a bot identical to this one, though in much better condition, in your early days as a maintenance worker. It had been sent down, alone, to track a tech-thief through the labyrinthine maze of catwalks and security passages that made up the underworks for the backup power grid. It brought the thief back by the end of your shift, in three different capture nets.
   You jerk upright as something thunders past you, making you snap your rifle up before you realize that Tarran isn't running from something, he's just running. He's... exercising. Here. Personally, you think that cardio is pretty redundant when you've got life or death situations every couple minutes to keep your heart in shape. [Failed roll not shown]
   [Observation 3+1] You think you can hear something in the hall, it's faint, but you're almost certain you heard it.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 20, 2012, 11:10:52 am

Sighing, James flicked the holopad over to the Sample 18 tab.

   Not willing to start screwing with your own body chemistry just yet, you collapse the Control Options and the Subject Status panes back, pulling up the other throbbing red tab; Sample 18 status.

Spoiler: Sample 18 Status (click to show/hide)

Health: Perfect
Neural Anchorage: Perfect
Control over D22 affected regions: 94%
Growth Rate: Uncontrolled
Stage: IV, rapid growth and energy storage.
Time until next stage: Approximately three hours
Rate of Degradation: Three percent per hour
Recommendations: Immediate pruning of sample 18. Increase acetylcholin and anandamide production. Usage of Amphotericin C is highly recommended. Controlled Psi-Kappa reprogramming is recommended.
Warning: Host Death and flowering within twenty-four hours.

    [intelligence 1] You would guess that host death is a bad thing, like a really bad thing. Cuz you're the host. Beyond that particularly brilliant assertion, you've got nothing. You wish there was a "Brain Fungus For Dummies" manual lying around, because this is getting complicated. Stupid Technocrats doing complicated things with their technology.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Amazingly, not Taricus

Arrive back at the V-junction with Jake. Yell for somebody when I find to be occupied only by James.

   You arrive back at the V-junction with Jake, only to find James slumped against the wall, alone. And Tarran was giving you a hard time about leaving people behind. At least you left your guy in a dark room where nobody could find him, not lying out in the open. [Luck 5] Jake hadn't even realized that he was alone, scared little bugger had gone to sleep and stayed that way until you poked him awake and told him to move his ass.
   [Talking 2] "Hellooo!" you yell, none too impressively, down both forks of the V-junction. "Hey, irritatingly judgmental people, where are you!?"
   [Tarran Observation 2, Dom Observation 3+1] There is no immediate reply.

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Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 20, 2012, 12:36:24 am

Keep running for the complex proper.

    [Stamina 5+1, no weight penalty this turn] [Dex 4] [Paula Dex 4] [Cale Dex 4] You and your companions manage an astonishingly uniform speed as the three of you continue to flee. Henry doesn't seem quite as heavy now, your aren't sure if it's the adrenaline or just acclimation, but you're able to keep him up there even while you're moving at a dead run.
    [Henry Soak 5-1] Henry, despite being tossed about on your shoulder in a way that would have killed most small animals, actually looks a bit better. He groans in pain as you run, but that too could be construed as a good sign.
   [Immortal Dex 4, 2+1, 3+1] [LAE Bots 3, 6+1, 4] [Deadheads 3, 4, 5, 4] You can hear your pursuers behind you, a mix of shoes, metal feet, and biologically armored boots slamming into the floor of the shaft behind you. The sound is still faint, but they obviously aren't making any attempt at stealth anymore.

Spoiler: Chase Distances (click to show/hide)

LAE bot 2 is at 10
Immortal 3, LAE bot 3, and Deadhead 3 are at 8
Immortal 2, LAE bat 1, Deadheads 2 and 4, are at 7
Immortal 1 and Deadhead 1 are at 6


Cale, Paula, Henry, and yourself are all at 23

LAE bots will start firing at a difference of twelve
Immortals will start firing at a difference of ten
Deadheads will start firing at a difference of five

The next Hatch off to the complex proper is at 30
The turn off to the maintenance lift is at 25
The up'n'up ladder is at 35

   
(Henry's bleeding reduced to Light)
(You'll drop Henry if you make stamina throw of three or worse)
(Henry Will wake up on a soak throw of five or better, as long as his stamina remains positive)

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Turn Recap
Taric has arrived at the V-Junction
James is wishing he'd qualified for a course in neuro-fungal science
Tarran is jogging.
Dominique is uncovering something.
Aaron is running away, and just might make the Olympic team for synchronized fleeing.

Cale is running
Paula is running

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/105
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200 (-25%)
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Near top floor elevators.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 

Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 35/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 99/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/85
Stamina: 62/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (86/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: 21-20 maintenance chutes, carrying Henry

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 40/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch, Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.  (100/100)

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75 (Unconscious. Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 88/105
Stamina: 82/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Lore Added (click to show/hide)

Name: Phoenix Light Pistol
Type: Heavy Improvised Pistol. One handed. AOE (Cone, 6yd breaks, barrel is the focal).
Traits: Small Arms, Canister.
Range Penalties: +0 At Short Range, -2 at Medium, Nil at Long
Damage: Medium-High, 5 (Plus burns)
Damage Type: Energy (Environmental for lingering damage)
Burst Size: 1
Recoil: 2
Critical Threshold: 6
Weight: Nine (9) pounds
Ammunition: Compressed gas canisters, 3 Shot Capacity

Description: Like the Chimera, the Phoenix pistol acquired it's moniker as a nickname, not a designation. Phoenix pistols have a history similar to the Chimera, they vary widely, have never been officially manufactured, and have the habit of malfunctioning horribly at the wrong time. Unlike the Chimera, which can largely be made from household parts, the Phoenix requires parts that can usually be found only in Maintenance areas. The ammunition is the CG cartridge for a handheld cutting torch, but fired at a vastly different volume. The Phoenix is known for three things, exploding violently without warning, sucking all the air out of the room its fired in, and being the weapon of choice for disgruntled red maintenance workers. Some form of sealed suit is HIGHLY recommended when firing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 20, 2012, 04:26:54 pm

"I heard something back the way we came. We'd better cover the entrance, Boss," Dom said, heading back to the blown out door and raising her assault rifle to be aiming at it. Just in case it was a hostile.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 20, 2012, 04:34:24 pm

"Right." Go back to the door too, also keep my assault rifle ready.

And don't jog while doing so. Either run or walk there. No jogging.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 20, 2012, 05:17:42 pm

Somewhat panicky, James flicked over to the first of the remaining two tabs, "Stored Memories."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 20, 2012, 05:57:40 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 20, 2012, 04:26:54 pm

"I heard something back the way we came. We'd better cover the entrance, Boss," Dom said, heading back to the blown out door and raising her assault rifle to be aiming at it. Just in case it was a hostile.

   You tell Tarran about the noise you heard, recommending the usual course of pointing your guns at it until it either identifies itself or you're forced to shoot it. Or, occasionally, charge it and subsequently realize that it's about as threatening an overweight gerbil, but that's only happened twice now.
   The two of you move to cover the entrance, but you both immediately recognize the green glow down the hall. Taric is back, and, hopefully, he brought a friend.
   
---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 20, 2012, 04:34:24 pm

"Right." Go back to the door too, also keep my assault rifle ready.

And don't jog while doing so. Either run or walk there. No jogging.

   You agree with Dominique when she suggests that you cover the door. The strange noises haven't exactly been turning out to be high-level threats recently, most of your enemies have had the unusual desire to announce themselves and demand your surrender, but it certainly doesn't hurt to check it out and possibly put some iron in it.
   You carefully avoid the treacherous allure of jogging as you walk quickly to cover Dom's flank. It's a slippery slope that treacherous habit leads down, and you don't know how far you'll fall if you give in. Jogging could be the end of you.
   The noise in the hallway turns out to have a fairly easy explanation, Taric is back.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Randolf Scott

Find the others, deliver Jake, find way to amuse self.

  You shine your light down both of the hallways, augmenting your vision through intense squinting as you attempt to make out anything useful.  [Observation 4+1] Just where you light starts fall off, at the end of the NE hallway, you can make out two kneeling figures pointing rifles at you. Yep, business as usual.
   "I thought we weren't supposed to to be leaving people behind?" you shout.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 20, 2012, 05:17:42 pm

Somewhat panicky, James flicked over to the first of the remaining two tabs, "Stored Memories."

   You attempt to remain calm, but it's getting a little difficult. You've managed to make your way into the control room of whatever is happening to you, but you don't know how anything in the control room works. You don't know what you expected, maybe a timer ticking down to your death that you could stop by pressing a clearly labeled abort button at the last second, but you hadn't considered that you'd manage to make it here, and then not know enough to stop it.
  You pull the stored memories tab, you don't have a great deal of hope that this is going to help you, but you have to look. The panel that appears has a number of options, allowing you to select your life, year by year. Experimentally you select one, opening it up to find an annotated version of the events of that year as well as the option to play any one of hundred of memory segments.
  [Failed roll not shown] Well, at least if you're going to die you can do it on a tropical beach, sipping cool drinks and reliving your greatest hits.

---
 

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 35/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 99/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 20, 2012, 06:23:11 pm

"Shut up Taric, and get your ass over here. Do both me and Dom a favor and drag James' sleepy ass over here too. It's secure here as far as we can tell."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 20, 2012, 07:50:52 pm

James checked the remaining tab, stored figments. ...Maybe the shadow was on here? He knew a lot about this kind of stuff...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 20, 2012, 08:04:00 pm

"I'll help him with that, Boss. We can put James on the bench I found." Dom headed out to help Taric drag James into the restaurant and put him somewhere comfortable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 20, 2012, 08:10:07 pm

"Well, if you say so. I'll go ahead and... look around again I guess"

Turn around, and search the first floor for other interesting stuff again.

DON'T JOG WHILE DOING SO.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 21, 2012, 12:30:16 am

"Happy thoughts, happy, happy, happy, you know what? RUN!!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 21, 2012, 09:39:32 am

Quote from: Ahra on August 21, 2012, 12:30:16 am

"Happy thoughts, happy, happy, happy, you know what? RUN!!"

This made me laugh.

The overhaul, because it's kinda needed, won't be delayed until the end of this chapter. I'm going to smooth the systems out, staple them to the wiki, and then maybe resurrect my old thrills'n'spills thread so I can do some playtesting with the all the new rules in play. I can't wait until you're done here, that would take far too long and there are too many things that aren't working quite right. It should be about week, but take that as a weatherman prediction. 

Anyway, let me put on some KMFDM and I'll start your turn.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 21, 2012, 12:07:00 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 20, 2012, 08:10:07 pm

"Well, if you say so. I'll go ahead and... look around again I guess"

Turn around, and search the first floor for other interesting stuff again.

DON'T JOG WHILE DOING SO.

    You yell at Taricus to get over here and bring James while he's at it. His reply is both incomprehensible and more than slightly profane. Dominique volunteers to go help him and, since there really isn't a lot of reason for her to stay, you let her go without argument. As for yourself, you resolve to check the top level again, without succumbing to your jogging... problem.
   [Dex 3+1] [Observation 3, 4, 6] [Luck 3, 4, 5] You don't make as good time as you could if you could jog, but you cover about three-quarters of the circumference of the first tier at a decent power walk. The number of bodies on the ground decreases noticeably the closer to the back of the room you get. There are still blackened blood smears and scorch marks, but far fewer corpses. The stiffs you do find don't have much on them that's useful. The only useful thing you find on the bodies is a credit chit, though you don't know when you're going to be able to go shopping with it.
    You find something much more interesting near the end of of your arc, a magkey just barely visible from under a toppled plate of some form of long dead entree. You pry the key out from under the ancient food, doing your best to scrub the bits of dried noodle off the sides. The only marking on the metal key a single yellow band with the designation L1RF.
   You pocket the key, [Failed roll not shown] feeling slightly uneasy about... something. Considering you present situation, a little uneasiness is probably expected.

(Only one more search roll can be made for the first tier.)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 20, 2012, 08:04:00 pm

"I'll help him with that, Boss. We can put James on the bench I found." Dom headed out to help Taric drag James into the restaurant and put him somewhere comfortable.

   You jog down to help Taric carry James back to the restaurant. Taric probably wouldn't weigh much more than a hundred pounds if he was dripping wet, James was big and muscled enough to weigh almost twice that. Tarran asking Taric to carry James would either result in something horrible happening to James' body, or Taric would just make Jake to carry him.
    You arrive to the latter, with Jake holding James' under his armpits and dragging him along while Taric walked alongside and kept his light warm. Taric looks at you with an expression of total innocence.  "Hey, I have to hold the light," he says, ruining his angelic expression by smirking sideways at Jake.
   "Uh-huh," you grunt with unsurprised skepticism before you turn to Jake. "You need a hand with that?"
   "Please," Jake gasps, stopping for a second.
   [Str 3+2 + Jake str 2 = 7/6] You grab James by his ankles, helping Jake hoist him up into an actual carry instead of a deadman's drag. It's a lot harder than when you did it with Tarran, but the two of you manage to pull it off. It's an overly long and sweaty trip, particularly with Taric traipsing along unencumbered beside you.
   [Stamina 2+1] (-10 stamina) Your arms are burning dully by the time you make it back to the restaurant and gratefully sling James' body onto one of the less destroyed waiting benches. [Intuition 4] Something is different in here. You aren't exactly sure what it is, but all the little hairs are prickling up on the back of your neck.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 20, 2012, 07:50:52 pm

James checked the remaining tab, stored figments. ...Maybe the shadow was on here? He knew a lot about this kind of stuff...

   You flick over to the last tab, trying to find something useful that you might be able to understand. The stored figments tab has almost as many options as your stored memories. There are tabs for scenarios, people, plants, animals, places, and a dozen other things. You skim the unrefined list quickly, noting such familiar figments as the "Mahdavi Prison Sequence", "Cruel Prison guard", "Inept Prison Guard", and "1980's casino sequence". There are are also many, many unfamiliar figments stored here, "Cannibalistic Mother",  "Aunt Clara sequence", and "Carnivorous underwear" to name a few.
   You try to refine your search, selecting through to people and trying to locate anything related to your former shadow. [Intelligence 2] Your eyes glaze over as you scan the list of literally hundreds of names and descriptors. Your brain is tired and overworked, which might be the reason that everything is working out so badly in here.

((If you can search for the shadow by its listed name, I'll give it to you, free of the intelligence rolls that you've been botching left and right.))

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 21, 2012, 12:30:16 am

"Happy thoughts, happy, happy, happy, you know what? RUN!!"

   [Stamina 2+1][Dex 4-1] [Paula dex 2] [Cale Dex 3+1] Your group begins to falter and break apart. Paula is rapidly falling behind, and Henry's weight is starting to really slow you down. The only one of you who doesn't seem to be flagging is Cale, who continues his mad stork rush down to the maintenance hatch.
   Things get a whole lot worse when your ankle folds sideways. It isn't enough to make you fall, but it makes you stumble and spill Henry to the floor. [Henry Soak 4-1] He groans as he hits the floor, but he doesn't seem hurt- at least not anymore than he already was. You hesitate there for a split second. You can try and get him up on your shoulders again, but that's going to cost you time. Nobody could blame you for leaving him, not with what's after you.
   [Immortal Dex 1, 1, 2] [LAE Bots 4+1, 4, 3] [Deadheads 3, 1, 5, 4] The noises from behind you shift unusually, the rhythmic footfalls interrupted by something that sounds very ungraceful. [Quickshot 3-1-1] [Quickshot 2-1-1] The brief hope that your pursuers might have managed to tangle themselves up in their own limbs is dashed when a pair of bright stunners crackle through the tunnel. They aren't aimed well, thanks to being fired while moving at a target that's also moving, but they still mean that your tail is getting much, much too close.

Spoiler: Chase Distances (click to show/hide)

LAE bot 2 is at 14
LAE bot 1 and Deadhead 3 are at 13
LAE bot 3 and Deadhead 4 are at 11
Immortal 3 is at 10
Deadhead 1 is at 9
Deadhead 2 and Immortal 2 are at 7
Immortal 1 is at 6

Paula is at 25
You are at 26
Cale is at 27

LAE bots will start firing at a difference of twelve
Immortals will start firing at a difference of ten
Deadheads will start firing at a difference of five

The next Hatch off to the complex proper is at 30
The turn off to the maintenance lift is at 25
The up'n'up ladder is at 35

---


Turn Recap
Taric is traipsing.
James is failing to brain, repeatedly.
Tarran is still managing to avoid jogging.
Dominique is sweaty and suspicious.
Aaron is dropping people and being shot at.

Cale is running
Paula is falling behind.

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 38/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 99/135
Stamina: 114/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: West Corridor, V junction. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/85
Stamina: 66/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (86/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: 21-20 maintenance chutes, carrying Henry

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 41/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch, Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.  (100/100)

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75 (Unconscious. Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 88/105
Stamina: 88/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 21, 2012, 12:43:48 pm

"Why cant i leave him behind... oh yes, Fellow Maintenance sticks together"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 21, 2012, 12:57:35 pm

James thought for a moment. The main shadows had probably been listed under the Status Display, so he was going to search for the ....Iscariotic... Duplicate. ...If he came out of the holocube he was gonna have to keep an eye on him, but he was searching nonetheless.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 21, 2012, 01:41:16 pm

Feeling uneasy, Tarran started running--not jogging--back to the main door, just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 21, 2012, 03:35:31 pm

Dom brought her assault rifle up and started sweeping the area for any hostiles, taking care not to aim her gun at any of her allies - even Jake.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 21, 2012, 06:31:59 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 21, 2012, 01:41:16 pm

Feeling uneasy, Tarran started running--not jogging--back to the main door, just in case.

   You act on your uneasiness and run back to the main group. This way you can meet the new guy, even if there isn't actually anything that merits circling the wagons.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 21, 2012, 03:35:31 pm

Dom brought her assault rifle up and started sweeping the area for any hostiles, taking care not to aim her gun at any of her allies - even Jake.

   You raise your rifle to your shoulder and sweep the room slowly, left to right, taking precaution to not endanger any of your companions. [Observation 3 Vs ?] You cover the room, but no obvious threats arise. Strange, that sensation of someone breathing on your neck has never led you wrong before. You lower your weapon and a release a breath. Maybe you're just getting anxious from the lack of things to shoot.
 
---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: Saric Tizier

Introduce Jake to the group, lie outrageously.

  Dominique and Tarran seem to be worried about something, odd considering that they were declaring the room clean a minute ago, but that's no reason to not introduce Fern to the rest of the homicidally merry band. "The man you just got done carrying is our resident sleeping beauty, name of James Evan. He smells like a sewer's latrine and passes out for no reason. He also claims to literally have fungus growing inside his head, he might be right for all we know," you say, taking Jake by the shoulder and pointing him at each of the others in turn. "You already know Dom of course, short, persnickety, liable to hit you if you do, well, anything, et cetera, et cetera. That guy," you add, pointing your light directly in Tarran's face, "is our fearless leader, the great Tarren Smith." You pause and lean in to Jake's ear, lowering your voice and speaking confidentially. "He gets angry with people who look at his nose, he's telepathic, he doesn't like it if you blink more than twice in a minute, and for the love of God, do not stand anywhere but directly behind him when he's got a gun in his hands."
  [Taric Lie 4 Vs Jake Detect Lie 2] The scared bunny look Jake wore after Dominique drove a fist into his gut returns to his face by degrees as Taric speaks. Jake takes one look at Tarran walking toward him with an openly carried assault weapon and immediately starts attempting to stare resolutely at the man's forehead without blinking.
   This has the potential to keep you amused for hours.
---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 21, 2012, 12:57:35 pm

James thought for a moment. The main shadows had probably been listed under the Status Display, so he was going to search for the ....Iscariotic... Duplicate. ...If he came out of the holocube he was gonna have to keep an eye on him, but he was searching nonetheless.

   You've moved through all of the cube's tabs, and you're finally starting to put a few things together. First, and most relevant, the tab that displayed your own status had only two other entrees, one of which was unknown and one of which was destroyed. That lines up pretty well with the idea that those "duplicates" are the shadows that you've been getting tormented with.
   You filter the list for the Iscariotic duplicate. You're almost certain you're right, but there's a niggling uncertainty that tells you that it can't be this easy. A single figment pops up, pulsing gently. The only available options are to insert or define. You hit insert.
  "Define location," a disembodied voice requests, the sudden noise startling you.
   You think for a second, then shrug. "Uh, here?" It's as good as anywhere else.
   [Will 4] You feel strangely lightheaded, not winded, more like you've suddenly changed altitude. (-25 Stamina) The man in black, your first shadow, folds into vision not ten feet off to your right. He focuses on you immediately.
   "You, you've done this to us!" he spits, his face contorted with rage. "Your complac-"
   You sigh in frustration, letting your head fall into your palm while your shadow continues to monologue. Apparently this thing doesn't have a save feature, which means you get to be treated to another hundred accusations of your inadequacy. You're sick and tired of being here, and you're in no mood to be angrily yelled at by any more figments of your own imagination. Screw it, the time for listening to monologues and negotiating is past over. "Jump him!" You yell, leaping out of your chair to tackle the Shadow. 
[James Melee 6+1, Blight melee 4 Vs Shadow Dodge 1]  You catch your shadow midway in his tirade about how you were good little boy for the Technocrats, surprising him to the point that he simply lays there like a clubbed seal when you and Blight grab an arm each and tackle him into the sand.
   "Right," you begin, making sure to keep his arm pinned down into the beach. "In case you hadn't noticed, things have changed a bit. The lady on your other arm killed you once, and I'm sure she'd be happy to do it again. I'm running a little short of time here, and last time you were alive you seemed to know quite a bit about what was happening. Regale me, and try and drop the 'your fault, your fault', I got it last time."
   [Diplomacy 3 Vs will 2] The you pinned to the beach looks up at the two of you, his eyes flicking back and forth. "Uh, I... this isn't right," he mutters, frowning. "They put something... in our heads."
   "Yep, brain fungus, you told me this before. You were able to stop it, or slow it down anyway, how?"
   He struggles to get up for a second, then Blight cranks his arm sideways and he lies still again. "It chases brain activity, electrochemical impulses, feeding off it. I... I'm tagged for it, bait. I chase you, and it chases me. It's why I was created." He seems confused by what he's saying, each word seeming to surprise him a little. "Decrease D-Serine and somatostatin usage in affected regions to only what's needed to keep the brain alive, then increase acetylcholin and anandamide to put the fungus into a dormant state. It keeps growing, nothing ever stops that, but it won't function beyond minimal levels."
    "How the hell do you know this?" Blight's tone is incredulous. "You're bait, and not only are you told that you're bait, but you also got an elegant description of how the thing you're baiting works? That doesn't make a goddamn bit of sense."
   [Intuition 2] Blight has a point, one that you don't have any good answers for.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 21, 2012, 12:43:48 pm

"Why cant i leave him behind... oh yes, Fellow Maintenance sticks together"

   Maintenance dogs have to stick together, and you sure as hell aren't letting one of yours slip to the suits. [Str 3] You haul Henry back onto your shoulder, but it's slow and unsteady, making you lose running time while you get your balance under you. [Paula Dex 1] [Cale Dex 2] You catch a glimpse of Paula falling behind you, scrambling frantically back upright, and even Cale seems to be starting to slow down. You're so close now, just a few dozen yards away from the exit, you can't fail now. [Henry Soak 4] Henry coughs once and you can feel him starting to move a little. The squirming won't make it any easier for you to run, but it does mean that he's starting to wake up.
    [Immortal Dex 2+1, 3, 4] [LAE Bots 1, 3, 2] [Deadheads 5, 3, 3, 1] [Quickshot 2-1-1] [Quickshot 5+1-1-1] [Quickshot 2-1-1] Paula cries out in pain as another volley of stunners flash by. (Paula armor -8, Hp -9, Stamina -18) A smoking hole in her labcoat shows where a lucky shot clipped her in the back, but she keeps moving.

Spoiler: Chase Distances (click to show/hide)

LAE bot 2 is at 17
Deadhead 3 is at 16
Deadhead 1 and immortal 3 are at 14
LAE bots 1 and 3 are at 13
Deadhead 4 is at 11
Immortal 2 and Deadhead 2 are at 10

Paula is at 25
You are at 26
Cale is at 29

LAE bots will start firing at a difference of twelve
Immortals will start firing at a difference of ten
Deadheads will start firing at a difference of five

The next Hatch off to the complex proper is at 30
The turn off to the maintenance lift is at 25
The up'n'up ladder is at 35

(Henry Will wake up on a 4 or better, as long as his stamina remains positive)
(You must roll a stamina of four or higher next round to remain carrying Henry.)

---

Turn Recap
Taric is lying like a dog
James is perhaps in a position to get out of this hellhole, perhaps in a position to worsen his situation.
Tarran is running back to the main group
Dominique is finding nothing out of the ordinary
Aaron is leaving no man behind

Cale is running, slowly
Paula is being shot.

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 41/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 99/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 53/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/85
Stamina: 70/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (86/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: 21-20 maintenance chutes, carrying Henry

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 25/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch, Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.  (100/100)

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75 (Unconscious. Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 88/105
Stamina: 94/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 21, 2012, 06:38:48 pm

Another hundred Deviation-22 points are up for grabs to the person who can tell me why James' shadow knows how the fungus works.

Remember, these points can be redeemed at any business establishment in 2272.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 21, 2012, 06:46:20 pm

"Hey guys. I assume he's Jake?" Tarran said, pointing at Jake whimsically.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 21, 2012, 07:32:03 pm

"COME ON, LAST STRETCH!!!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 21, 2012, 09:12:33 pm

Because as an "Iscariotic" double he's supposed to betray me- he sets up the "bait" illusion, but in ll reality he's there to keep Sample 18 up and running well- hence why when Blight killed him the fungus went out of control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Zako on August 21, 2012, 09:33:14 pm

I know, I know or can at least guess!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

He's the mental projection of the torturer that injected James with the virus in the first place.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 21, 2012, 11:49:40 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 21, 2012, 09:12:33 pm

Because as an "Iscariotic" double he's supposed to betray me- he sets up the "bait" illusion, but in ll reality he's there to keep Sample 18 up and running well- hence why when Blight killed him the fungus went out of control.

He did a lot of helping you when he was around, and he had more than plenty of opportunities to betray you. Why would he continue to restrain the sample after you left? Wouldn't it have been simpler for him to just let it eat you, rather than call you down to inform you about it after you manage to escape?

Kudos for knowing your basic bible trivia though.

Quote from: Zako on August 21, 2012, 09:33:14 pm

I know, I know or can at least guess!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

He's the mental projection of the torturer that injected James with the virus in the first place.

Warm.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 12:05:00 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 21, 2012, 11:49:40 pm

Quote from: Zako on August 21, 2012, 09:33:14 pm

I know, I know or can at least guess!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

He's the mental projection of the torturer that injected James with the virus in the first place.

Warm.

Warm eh?

...Is he a projection of some other Technocrat, or perhaps even the fungus itself?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 22, 2012, 12:10:27 am

Quote from: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 12:05:00 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 21, 2012, 11:49:40 pm

Quote from: Zako on August 21, 2012, 09:33:14 pm

I know, I know or can at least guess!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

He's the mental projection of the torturer that injected James with the virus in the first place.

Warm.

Warm eh?

...Is he a projection of some other Technocrat, or perhaps even the fungus itself?

Frickin' Frigid.

Why would a fungus, whose only priorities are to eat and have sex with self, appear as a human being? Let alone a human being with a better than layman understanding of brain chemistry. Honestly, that makes no sense.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 12:20:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 22, 2012, 12:10:27 am

Quote from: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 12:05:00 am

Warm eh?

...Is he a projection of some other Technocrat, or perhaps even the fungus itself?

Frickin' Frigid.

Why would a fungus, whose only priorities are to eat and have sex with self, appear as a human being? Let alone a human being with a better than layman understanding of brain chemistry. Honestly, that makes no sense.

Hey, I was just making vague guesses since you gave a vague 'warm'.

Maybe it was designed to appear as human, or it figured it the most compatible form to James' brain would be a human?

Regardless, what about the former guess rather than the latter?

Edit:...Could it be 'Callahan', from the start of James' character, perhaps?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 22, 2012, 12:46:01 am

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 21, 2012, 07:32:03 pm

"COME ON, LAST STRETCH!!!"

   [Stamina 3+1] [Dex 3-1] [Paula Dex 4+1] [Cale Dex 3] You stagger along as fast as you can, but that ain't exactly a great pace. Paula outstrips you easily, the stunner to her back giving her the incentive necessary to sprint the final meters to the hatch. Cale makes it to the access hatch first by dint of proximity, [Str 4+1] prying it open and heaving himself through with a combination of maintenance born muscles and desperation.
   [Henry Soak 3-1] Henry's faint squirming stops when you take a bad stride, not enough to send him tumbling, but bad enough to jar him pretty badly.
      [Immortal Dex 4, 3+1, 5] [LAE Bots 2, 4+1, 5+1] [Deadheads 5, 5, 3, 3] [Quickshot 4-1-1] [Quickshot 1-1-1] [Luck 4, no ill effects] [Quickshot 4-1+1+1] [Fire control 5+1] Another stunner hisses by, sparking a couple yards away from you on the metal wall of the shaft. You're almost home free when another voice joins the crackling hiss of the stunners, speaking with the resounding triple bark of an assault burst. [E/O 1, Hits you] Three slugs hit you in the back, knocking your run into a staggering Quasimodo of a lope. Your makeshift armor absorbs all three impacts, but the bruises those slugs left behind are going to be tender for a long while. (Armor -15, -14, -11. Hp -3, -9.)   

Spoiler: Chase Distances (click to show/hide)

LAE bot 2 is at 22
Immortal 3 and Deadheads 1 and 3 are at 19
LAE bot 3 is at 18
LAE bots 1 and Deadhead 2 are at 15
Imortal 2 and deadhead 4 are at 14
Immortal 1 is at 13

Paula is at 30
You are at 28
Cale is through the hatch

LAE bots will start firing at a difference of twelve
Immortals will start firing at a difference of ten
Deadheads will start firing at a difference of five

The next Hatch off to the complex proper is at 30
The turn off to the maintenance lift is at 25
The up'n'up ladder is at 35

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 61/85
Stamina: 74/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: 21-20 maintenance chutes, carrying Henry

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 26/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch, Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.  (100/100)

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75 (Unconscious. Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 88/105
Stamina: 100/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 22, 2012, 12:52:48 am

Quote from: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 12:20:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 22, 2012, 12:10:27 am

Quote from: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 12:05:00 am

Warm eh?

...Is he a projection of some other Technocrat, or perhaps even the fungus itself?

Frickin' Frigid.

Why would a fungus, whose only priorities are to eat and have sex with self, appear as a human being? Let alone a human being with a better than layman understanding of brain chemistry. Honestly, that makes no sense.

Hey, I was just making vague guesses since you gave a vague 'warm'.

Maybe it was designed to appear as human, or it figured it the most compatible form to James' brain would be a human?

Regardless, what about the former guess rather than the latter?

Edit:...Could it be 'Callahan', from the start of James' character, perhaps?

It's parasitic, not symbiotic, it doesn't care about compatibility. It has the brainpower of a mushroom, and not one of the big ones with networks that span acres, this is a mushroom smaller than your pinky nail.

Frickin' Frigid applied to all of your suggestions, and it still applies. I'd continue to mock you, but I just spent almost a minute trying to remember how to spell "does" so I think some sleep might be necessary all around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 01:34:07 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 22, 2012, 12:52:48 am

I'd continue to mock you,

Thanks. Nice to know if I ever make guesses at all I'll be repeatedly mocked to extensive extents by you. :|

Quote

but I just spent almost a minute trying to remember how to spell "does" so I think some sleep might be necessary all around.

To be fair, 'does' does have 4 words, which doesn't sound hard, but that's 456976 possibilities to remember, which can and does confuse some people because nobody thinks that 4 words can have as many possibilities as it does have. I mean, 'does' does sound like do, and ez. It doesn't sound like do and es.

 :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2012, 01:51:08 am

Dom nodded to Tarran. "Yeah, we ran into him a little while ago. He says there are other survivors kicking around somewhere in here. I'm kinda hoping that these people can help us out somehow if and when we rescue their asses. We... ARE rescuing them, right Boss?" she asked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 02:00:54 am

"Yeah, we'll rescue them, as long as it doesn't risk our lives too much. It's better to lose some than lose everyone." Tarran responded to Dom, nodding slightly.

He then turned to Jake. "What else did he-" Tarran then noticed Jake's unusual stare. "-Is... he okay? Is there something wrong with him? Did I do something scary?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2012, 02:29:34 am

Dom blushed slightly and scratched the back of her head before whispering to Tarran. "Er... he's probably just nervous 'cause I beat the shit out of him earlier, 'cause I didn't know if he was an enemy or not..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 02:32:55 am

Tarran paused for a moment, continuing to meet Jake's stare. "But he's staring at me, not you. And he's staring like his life is at stake even before I've done anything."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2012, 02:42:57 am

Dom shrugged. "Well... you're Boss. Maybe he thinks you're worse than I am? You could always try telling him different," she suggested.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 02:46:03 am

"Ehhh."

Tarran moved closer to Jake. "Hey, you're Jake right? ...Could you please stop staring at me like that?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2012, 03:03:36 am

Dom grinned, deciding to lighten the mood by teasing Tarran and Jake a bit. "You really shouldn't stare at him, he hates when men do that. It... what did that psychologist say... it 'threatens his feelings of alpha male status,' I think it was." She draped an arm over Tarran's shoulders, to let him know she was just messing with him and she'd stop if he asked. "He's killed men for less, too. The guy we helped carry in, James? He looked at Boss wrong and now he's in a coma. You're lucky he's even giving you a warning. He must like ya."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 03:27:11 am

Tarran turned around and looked at Dom, frowning slightly but blankly, as if signalling that this isn't exactly the time to be joking around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2012, 03:32:07 am

Dom raised her hands with an innocent expression and took a step away, acquiescing to his wishes. "Well, you're the more personable one of the two of us, and he's probably still scared of me. Mind if I do another sweep of the area, Boss?" she asked, intending to do just that if he was fine with it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 03:36:08 am

"Go ahead, didn't find too much so I'm not sure how much is left to be found. But by all means prove me wrong, things of use are always nice."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 22, 2012, 08:01:13 am

James looked the shadow over for any trace of the corruption he'd found when he up and six-shooter dueled the shadow, which likely had to do with the fungus, he realized. He continued questioning the shadow. "You ever heard of a Judas Iscariot? Because you're labeled as an "iscariotic" double. That means I can't trust you right away."

((James is a Christian- set it up in his initial backstory, remember?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 23, 2012, 07:59:35 am

Just trough the hatch and close it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 23, 2012, 11:35:38 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 02:46:03 am

"Ehhh."

Tarran moved closer to Jake. "Hey, you're Jake right? ...Could you please stop staring at me like that?"

  You approach the new kid, Jake. He's staring at you in an oddly terrified way, something that Dominique at least partially explains when she relates the incident in which she "beat the shit out of him". Since you're the guy that Dominique calls boss, it's natural for the poor man to assume that you've got a bigger, brassier pair than she does- though in reality that's only true literally speaking. It isn't the best start to a relationship that you've ever had, but maybe a bit of fear will be healthy for him.
   [Talking 1] "Hey, you're Jake right? ...Could you please stop staring at me like that?" you ask, trying to make your voice amicable but firm. Like the unchained officer who picked you up outside the prison. [Talking 1] Something gets in your throat as you speak, making you sound like a homicidal chainsmoking alcoholic. Amicable isn't even in the vicinity of your tone.
   [Jake Will 6] To his great credit, and despite having his knees locked in fear for the last thirty seconds, Jake doesn't keel over backwards at the sound of your voice. "Uh, yea- yes. I'm Jake, Jake F-Fern," he stammers. [Talking 2] "I swear to God I wasn't staring at your nose. Uh, Sir."
   Well that's certainly a strange thing for someone to say.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 22, 2012, 03:32:07 am

Dom raised her hands with an innocent expression and took a step away, acquiescing to his wishes. "Well, you're the more personable one of the two of us, and he's probably still scared of me. Mind if I do another sweep of the area, Boss?" she asked, intending to do just that if he was fine with it.

   You give Tarran the short version of how you met Jake, trying to keep an innocent face while you explain how you ended up driving your fist into the man's gut because he hugged you. You just aren't a hugging type of gal, not to strange men who try and shoot you, anyway.
   After you've given Tarran the rundown, you request to search the room again. You're uncomfortable, and you still feel like you're missing something important. Tarran lets you go immediately, probably thinking that Jake will be more talkative if he's not afraid of imminent Dom launched attacks. He's probably right.
   [Observation 4+1] (Search stopped early) This time, when you're just working out from the last place you searched instead of scanning for hostiles, you spot the irregularity that made you feel like something was wrong almost immediately. The place you last searched, the one with the robot in the bodies, is missing the bot. A single mechanical arm remains, lying in a now disturbingly open space. The goddamn thing must have gotten up when you and Tarran were covering the door, but how the hell did you not see it when you did that last sweep of the room? 

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 22, 2012, 08:01:13 am

James looked the shadow over for any trace of the corruption he'd found when he up and six-shooter dueled the shadow, which likely had to do with the fungus, he realized. He continued questioning the shadow. "You ever heard of a Judas Iscariot? Because you're labeled as an "iscariotic" double. That means I can't trust you right away."

  Telling the pinned duplicate that you don't trust it is met with a dark chuckle. "Well, considering that you've got me pinned to this beach with a woman that you're saying killed me before, I don't exactly have a great amount of trust in you either," he growls, the confusion on his voice giving way to the condescending anger you remember. "Of course I know Judas, I listened to the same parents you did, but I don't know why they'd call me that- or why you'd assume yourself to be the Jesus of the analogy."
  "Who else would be?" you ask, starting to pat down your shadow and examine him for signs of the hell-mold from before. [Observation 3] You don't find anything, but this guy is practically brand new, it's possible it hasn't grown out from inside of his clothes yet. The thought of giving yourself a stripsearch is vaguely disturbing.
   "I don't know, but I think I hate you enough right now to kill you, and I definitely despise you enough to put us back on the right course. Judas was a lot more passive aggressive than that, and I sure as hell am not going to kiss you." His voice trails off a little as he struggles to glance down at where you're investigating, an action which ends abruptly when Blight torques his arm again.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 23, 2012, 07:59:35 am

Just trough the hatch and close it.

   [Stamina 2+1+1] [dex 5-1] [Paula dex 3] You almost drop Henry again, forcing yourself to stretch burning muscles to their limit in order to stop him from tumbling. Paula clambers through the shaft exit ahead of you, and you're at the open hatchway seconds later. [Cale Strength 4] You pass Henry up to Cale before you ascend, practically launching yourself into the blinding light of the complex proper and slamming the hatch shut behind you. It won't stop them, but it is satisfying.
  The low-light filters in your helmet switch off as you pant in the bright but sourceless glow of the lighting strips. [Stamina 4+1]  You feel like someone just ran you over with a couple trucks, then ordered you to unload a few hundred pounds of cement from the trucks that just ran over you. Or, in other words, you feel a bit better than the average Tuesday evening after your old red maintenance shifts.
   [Henry Soak 5+1] Henry's eyes flick open inside his helmet, going from fully unconscious to awake in a moment. "I'm not dead," he mumbles in confusion. "What'd I miss?" Now he wakes up. Right after you're done with the hard part of carrying him. Figures.
   "We have to do something," Cale says, his voice adrenaline and fear. "They're just going to keep following us."
   [Immortal Dex 2, 3, 5+1] [LAE Bots 4+1, 4+1, 4] [Deadheads 4, 2, 4, 3]

Spoiler: Chase Distances (click to show/hide)

LAE bot 2 is at 27
Immortal 3 is at 25
Deadheads 1 and 3 are at 23
LAE bot 3 is at 22
LAE bat 1 is at 20
Immortal 2 and deadheads 2 and 4 are at 17
Immortal 1 is at 15

All of you are through the hatch

LAE bots will start firing at a difference of twelve
Immortals will start firing at a difference of ten
Deadheads will start firing at a difference of five

The next Hatch off to the complex proper is at 30
The turn off to the maintenance lift is at 25
The up'n'up ladder is at 35

((Henry is conscious))

---

Turn Recap
Taric is buffing his nails
James is patting himself down
Tarran is completely failing at conversation
Dominique is having an 'Oh Shit' moment
Aaron has made it!

Cale is suggesting sensibility
Paula has made it!

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 44/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim.
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 47/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand, ambush aim)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 56/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 61/85
Stamina: 74/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: 21-20 maintenance chutes, carrying Henry

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 27/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75 (Unconscious. Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 88/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 23, 2012, 11:51:00 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 22, 2012, 08:01:13 am

((James is a Christian- set it up in his initial backstory, remember?))

Of course. I probably know your character sheet as well as you do, a Draignean never forgets. Except when he does, and then he forgets that he forgot so he can claim a clean record of not forgetting things.

Quote from: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 01:34:07 am

Thanks. Nice to know if I ever make guesses at all I'll be repeatedly mocked to extensive extents by you. :|

Draignean [PREFSTRING:Gentle Omniverted Mocking]

Quote from: Tarran on August 22, 2012, 01:34:07 am

To be fair, 'does' does have 4 words, which doesn't sound hard, but that's 456976 possibilities to remember, which can and does confuse some people because nobody thinks that 4 words can have as many possibilities as it does have. I mean, 'does' does sound like do, and ez. It doesn't sound like do and es.

 :P

And now, to continue mocking you gently, I believe that you have confused words with letters. There are actually, in fact, four words in does. One is the plural of female deer, the second is the third person singular present of "do", the third is the plural of "Ode", and the fourth is Dose. However, despite the four words that can be made from does, there are hardly 26⁴ possibilities.   :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 24, 2012, 12:37:07 am

(Since Taricus isn't posting I'm just going to treat Sizier as wolfchild treats Harry/Jordan and utilize him as an NPC.)

"Taric, c'mere for a second." Dom waved him over. "Weird shit going on. You watch my back while Boss talks to Jake." Assault rifle up, Dom searched the immediate area for any clues as to what could have happened to that robot. She was sure she'd shut it off and no matter how old and rusty it got, an arm wouldn't just fall off as far as she knew. Not without something ripping it off, anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 24, 2012, 12:40:39 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 24, 2012, 12:37:07 am

(Since Taricus isn't posting I'm just going to treat Sizier as wolfchild treats Harry/Jordan and utilize him as an NPC.)

"Taric, c'mere for a second." Dom waved him over. "Weird shit going on. You watch my back while Boss talks to Jake." Assault rifle up, Dom searched the immediate area for any clues as to what could have happened to that robot. She was sure she'd shut it off and no matter how old and rusty it got, an arm wouldn't just fall off as far as she knew. Not without something ripping it off, anyway.

Uh, not the bot you shut off. That one was about as dangerous as a twenty year old dachshund.

This one,

Quote

Hidden under a knot of holed and worthless bodies is a security bot of a kind you've only seen once before. The body is only vaguely human, time dulled metal and blood stained plastics molded into a strong torso capable of supporting the security bot's four arms. Its legs take another step away from humanity by featuring four-way knee joints and symmetrical feet that look almost like articulated flowers. Its head is nothing more than a streamlined bulge on top of the rotating stock that passes for its neck. You saw a bot identical to this one, though in much better condition, in your early days as a maintenance worker. It had been sent down, alone, to track a tech-thief through the labyrinthine maze of catwalks and security passages that made up the underworks for the backup power grid. It brought the thief back by the end of your shift, in three different capture nets.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 24, 2012, 12:54:43 am

"...I didn't think you were staring at my nose in the first place. I was just confused as to why you are staring at me with what appears to be unusual amounts of fear in your eyes."

Quote from: Draignean on August 23, 2012, 11:51:00 pm

And now, to continue mocking you gently, I believe that you have confused words with letters.

Oops.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 24, 2012, 01:15:54 am

(I forgot about that bot. Well, strikethrough the bit where she knew she deactivated it herself and the action still applies.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 24, 2012, 08:14:50 am

"Paula... is it possible you could weld this hatch shut?, as in an extra 15 minutes of losing them shut?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 24, 2012, 11:03:10 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 24, 2012, 12:54:43 am

"...I didn't think you were staring at my nose in the first place. I was just confused as to why you are staring at me with what appears to be unusual amounts of fear in your eyes."

   "I," Jake begins, licking his lips, "I don't want you to kill me."
   You raise an eyebrow at him. You wonder where he got the impression that you personally were going to kill him if he failed to... do whatever he was trying to do by staring a hole in your head. [Intuition 3+1 Vs Taric Lie 2] You look sideways at Taric, glaring at him as he dons an expression of angelic innocence. You sincerely doubt that Sizier has ever been that innocent of anything in his entire life.
    "Look, whatever Taric told you, it probably isn't true," you say, turning back to Jake. [Talking 4] "I have no desire to kill you, maim you, beat you up, or hurt you in anyway. All right?"
   Jake nods and relaxes noticeably, occasionally glancing across at Taric in a "what the hell?" kind of way.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 24, 2012, 12:37:07 am

(Since Taricus isn't posting I'm just going to treat Sizier as wolfchild treats Harry/Jordan and utilize him as an NPC.)

"Taric, c'mere for a second." Dom waved him over. "Weird shit going on. You watch my back while Boss talks to Jake." Assault rifle up, Dom searched the immediate area for any clues as to what could have happened to that robot. She was sure no matter how old and rusty it got, an arm wouldn't just fall off as far as she knew. Not without something ripping it off, anyway.

   You call Taric over and get him to watch your back. He grins at you and nods graciously, seeming to thank you for giving him an excuse to leave the scene of Tarran and Jake's conversation. He's probably done something naughty and you've given him an excuse to not be there when Tarran notices. You could care less about his vaguely malicious antics.
   [Observation 4 Vs ?] You search the immediate area, looking for any sign of the security bot or a clue as to what happened to it. Nothing looks different in the area around the arm, so you kneel down and examine the severed arm itself. It doesn't appear to be badly damaged, heavy scuffs here and there, and a crack in the plastic where something heavy clubbed it, but otherwise intact. [Mechanical 3+1] The lock that would normally keep the arm attached to a torso socket has been retracted, not damaged. This arm wasn't ripped off or smashed off, it was taken off. [Intuition 4] Which means... 
   You snap your rifle up, looking straight into the face of the security bot as it hangs from one of the emitters. It leers down at you eyelessly for a moment, two of its three remaining arms stretched wide like a mantis waiting for prey, the other arm and both of its legs locked around the holographic spike. It was waiting for you, just waiting for you to walk under it.
   [Dex 2 Vs Advanced L.A.E Bot Dex 5+1] It leaps before you can open fire, assisted by gravity as it attempts to cannonball into you. [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 1 (bonus negated)] [A. LAE bot brawl 2+2] Surprise paralyzes you for a critical instant and the damaged bot smashes into you, [Soak 1] driving you to the floor. Your armor absorbs the force of the attack, but the bot has you pinned on your stomach.

(Dominique Armor -10)

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 24, 2012, 08:14:50 am

"Paula... is it possible you could weld this hatch shut?, as in an extra 15 minutes of losing them shut?"

   Paula nods, panting too hard to waste breath agreeing with you, and pulls the small plasma torch off her waist. [Paula Mechanical 4+1] Her work is quick and efficient, drawing glowing lines over the seams of the hatchway. She's done in minutes, fast enough that the entire outline of the hatch is still glowing from the heat.
  Cale whistles thinly. "Hot damn. You sure you weren't maintenance?"
  Paula smiles as she gets her breath back. "It isn't... just sipping tea and reading reports... in R and D either, we do... real work too."
  Henry hoists himself into a sitting position, groaning and clutching his still seeping chest wound. "Seriously, what'd I miss?"
  Cale chuckles, mirth made genuine by narrowly cheating death. Again. "You got stabbed in the stomach by a seriously pissed off suit from the blockade. Part of the blockade mob followed us, but we showed them."
  "Oh yes, we gave them a good running away from," Paula supplements.
  The attitude in the room is almost mirthful when Henry asks his next question. "Where's Baron?"
  The happy to be alive expressions fall off Cale and Paula's faces at the mention of the fallen man's name. "He's still dead."     
  "Shit."
  "Yeah."
  "So... what's the plan now?"
  A plan, probably your area now. You look around slowly, trying to call up a mental map of these brightly lit corridors. You're on the testing field level, and most of the section you're on, the lower section, is dedicated to the massive field itself and to the storage units for whatever the egg-heads wanted to test on the field. Any path that doesn't lead up will eventually lead to the storage or to the field, any halls that lead upwards will lead to field control, observation decks, the monitoring equipment, and the primary elevators that lead off this level. The few public stairwells that span multiple levels of the facility should be reachable from both tiers of floor 21, and they should be... [Intelligence 4] At the south end? You're pretty sure the stairs are at the south end.
   None of the three hallways that you can see, however, leads south.  There's a northbound hallway that has a shimmering holographic label telling you it leads to observation and monitoring, and the corridor you're on right now is east-west and lacking any signage on this part of its length.

((That maintenance duct is now inaccessible, at least not without explosives or some more time with a cutting torch.))

---

Turn Recap
Taric is staring at the machine tackling Dom
Tarran is not completely failing at conversation
Dominique is being tackled by a machine
Aaron is considering

Cale is talking.
Paula is a badass welder.
Henry is awake.

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (Tarran and Co.) (click to show/hide)

Advanced L.A.E (Location, Apprehension, Elimination) Robot
Health: 122/150
Armor: 62/150
Charge: 35/225
Primary Weapon: None
Secondary Weapon: Integrated stunners in arms.
Status: 3 out of 4 arms.
Range: Melee to Dom, Short to Taric, Medium To Tarran and Jake.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 47/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 37/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, pinned.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 61/85
Stamina: 78/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: 21-20 maintenance chutes, carrying Henry

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 28/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75 (Unconscious. Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 89/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 24, 2012, 11:17:26 am

"Fuck! Shit! Boss, I need some fucking help over here!" Dom attempted to get the bot off of her with her heavy manipulation, violently throwing it to the side.

(Not sure how heavy it is, but I have a ton of stamina and I'm burning fifty points for 750 pounds of movement and throwing it against the nearest wall.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 24, 2012, 11:25:32 am

"You'd hated me when I last met you too, up until the point where I shot some sort of... corruption off of you." Keep conversing with the shadow for a while, watching to see if the mold grows.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 24, 2012, 01:22:02 pm

"Lets go boldly into the unknown... yeah, hell no,
im getting to observation, should be a layout of the floor there.
Oh, please fight any loss of consciousness, or im strapping the phoenix on you, overload it, and chuck it at whatever needs to die... unless its paula"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2012, 11:00:38 pm

I've got a family affair for this weekend and there is a strong probability that it's going to bleed into Monday as well. In addition, I will be attending a wedding (not mine) on the 1st, so around that time may be sporadic as well.

Probably too tired to do anything tonight. Maybe tomorrow in the morning, before people start arriving.

Just your bi-annual Draig update.

Quote from: Ahra on August 24, 2012, 01:22:02 pm

"Lets go boldly into the unknown... yeah, hell no,
im getting to observation, should be a layout of the floor there.
Oh, please fight any loss of consciousness, or im strapping the phoenix on you, overload it, and chuck it at whatever needs to die... unless its paula"

Clarification: Are you going to head up to observation alone, or are you going to take the team with you?

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 26, 2012, 02:06:50 am

"Ah shit. Jake, your choice, you can follow me and do your best to not get killed, or you can stay here and hope that nothing comes from behind. Either way I need to support Dom apparently."

Rush over to Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 26, 2012, 03:47:06 am

Team: I have read enough of this facility to be paranoid about that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 28, 2012, 06:53:00 pm

Baaaack.

Protip: No matter how much sense it makes, don't tell a woman that the yoga stretch "one humped camel" is very aptly named as part of her pregnancy routine. Everyone will take it as a dirty joke instead of a simple observation.

Running something indistinguishable from a turn, but with 900% less carbohydrates and 3.141592654% less saturated fat than a regular turn.*

*These figures are not based on scientific fact, or even sane and rationally minded thinking for that matter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: killerhellhound on August 28, 2012, 07:57:52 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 28, 2012, 06:53:00 pm

*These figures are not based on scientific fact, or even sane and rationally minded thinking for that matter.

so like politics

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 28, 2012, 08:51:26 pm

Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Dominique Wakeman: 22+4-3 = 23
Taric Sizier: 33+3-3 = 33

Advanced L.A.E Robot: 65+12-0 = 77

   The remaining arms of the robot pinning Dom to the floor start to hum noticeably, and the integrated disruptors fire a split second later. (LAE bot charge -30) [Quickshot 6+2] [Confirm Critical 1 Vs 4, Confirm Failed] [Quickshot 4+1+2] [Confirm critical 5 Vs 2, Critical Confirmed] [Quickshot 5+1+2] [Confirm Critical 4 Vs 3, Critical Confirmed] Dominique's back arches involuntarily as all three point blank pulses strike home, sending sparks and the smell of burning flesh and armor into the restaurant. (Armor -7, -6, -4. Stamina -20, -36, -60)

   Taric, despite being caught almost as off guard as Dom, depletes the rest of his clip at the hunching bot. [Quickshot 4] [Fire Control 4, 4/4 rounds hit] Iron slugs smash repeatedly into the bot's already battered armor, tearing a new set of holes and fractures into its body. The thing's head whips around to focus on Taric, it's eyeless face regarding him calculatingly. (LAE bot armor -12, -10, -8, -6. HP -2, -5, -4, -4)


   Dominique, disoriented, stunned, and smelling strongly of burning hair, [Stamina 3, action lost] flails woodenly under the bot. Coordination and cogent thought have deserted her- searing pain and high-voltage shock therapy having mugged them and tossed their unconscious bodies in a trash compacter.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 26, 2012, 02:06:50 am

"Ah shit. Jake, your choice, you can follow me and do your best to not get killed, or you can stay here and hope that nothing comes from behind. Either way I need to support Dom apparently."

Rush over to Dom.

   Judging by the mini-thunderclaps and assault rifle blasts, Dominique has managed to find something else that needs killing. In spite of this, you manage to give a few parting words to Jake. You don't wait for an answer before you turn away, running to Dominique's aid. Jake's choice is his choice, whether you're around to hear it or not won't make a damn bit of difference.
    Jake [Will 1] cowers behind the nearest barricade.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 24, 2012, 11:25:32 am

"You'd hated me when I last met you too, up until the point where I shot some sort of... corruption off of you." Keep conversing with the shadow for a while, watching to see if the mold grows.

   You keep your double pinned to the beach, politely explaining to him exactly why you're doing this. His response is a raised eyebrow, [James Diplomacy 1 Vs 3] but stony silence.
   A minute passes, then another. The second minute invites a third and a forth along for drinks, taking on another couple for kicks and grins as the situation utterly fails to develop. The waitress offers you a drink again. You continue to refuse as ably as you can while still keeping yourself pinned into the sand. [Observation 4] You're about to give up hope when you feel something moving under your hands. Something that can't be muscle or tendon briefly swells under your fingers, traveling up his arm and sending numb tingles though your hand. Then, only second or two after it began, the sensation vanishes.
 [Luck 3] The birdsong, if the incessant shriek and caw of tropical shore birds can be called song, vanishes. Completely. The effect, akin to someone flicking a switch that turned off part of the world, is vaguely disturbing.
   Your shadow, pressed into the sand by two people that are as burly as he is, smiles coldly.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 24, 2012, 01:22:02 pm

"Lets go boldly into the unknown... yeah, hell no,
im getting to observation, should be a layout of the floor there.
Oh, please fight any loss of consciousness, or im strapping the phoenix on you, overload it, and chuck it at whatever needs to die... unless its paula"

   Telling the group that you're heading up into observation gets most everyone on their feet again. The shifting man will try another tack soon, and you've got the best chance of survival if you stay together. Your additional comment about fighting unconsciousness is met with mixed results; Henry appears to take it seriously (probably good since he's the one you're most likely to have to carry again), but Paula and Cale try to give it a half decent smirk. Gallows humor about using your fallen comrades as bombs might be a bit close to home right now.
   [Luck 2] Your group doesn't even make it halfway through the corridor up to observation before the wallscreens start to shimmer. The blank wall imitating pattern is replaced by something only human in the minutia. It is genderless, each part of its face and body sliding asymmetrically through race, sex, and gender. The only constants with the Shifting Man are, as ever, the voice and expression. He stares out from the wall, looking out at nothing in particular with an expression of wry amusement. "Again, so soon? Your tenacity does your credit, and your resistance is admirable, but your goals... futile." The image's face -Now part black man, part Asian woman, and with a vastly wrinkled forehead topping it off- warps into a sickly attempt at a comforting smile. "Lay down your arms. If you do not resist, you will not be killed. You will live forev-"
   [Strength 4+1] Cale interrupts the Shifting Man by ramming his crude blade through the nearest screen, managing to muster enough force to send a spiderweb fracture throughout the pane. The other screens ahead and behind continue to speak, and both you and Paula look at Cale askance. He shrugs. "I always hated that speech. Hitting him always makes me feel a bit better."
   You snort, but start walking again. Everybody has got to have a hobby, and there are a good many that are worse than Cale's.

    A short flight of straight stairs leads you up to a three way intersection, thankfully with the tagging still intact. The path that continues north is labeled for the forward and rear observation, the path leading east says it leads to archived storage, and the west path tells you it goes to elevators and lounge.
   


Turn Recap
Taric is shooting things
Tarran is dashing off heroically
James is not precisely failing
Dominique is getting her ass beat
Aaron is having to make yet more decisions

Cale is whacking things
Paula is following
Henry is following

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (Tarran and Co.) (click to show/hide)

Advanced L.A.E (Location, Apprehension, Elimination) Robot
Health: 107/150
Armor: 32/150
Charge: 5/225
Primary Weapon: None
Secondary Weapon: Integrated stunners in arms.
Status: 3 out of 4 arms.
Range: Melee to Dom, Short to Taric and Tarran, Medium to Jake.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 50/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 8/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, pinned.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 61/85
Stamina: 82/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 49/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Main east-west corridor, heading back east.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 28/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75 (Unconscious. Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 89/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 28, 2012, 09:02:14 pm

(Well, literally nothing I can do in this situation. Assuming I actually can do something, here's an action.)

7 Stamina slam, minimum penalty, Bot. Unless an arm is free to use the Abassy on it. Otherwise be tazed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Zako on August 28, 2012, 09:04:16 pm

Try shooting it with your abassy, the high calibur and short range should mess it up a lot more than a low stamina slam would.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 28, 2012, 09:08:49 pm

(Meh. I'm sort of rushed, not really in a good mood.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 12:52:01 am

"Okay, what did I miss?"

Single-fire my Jormungandr at an arm of the L.A.E bot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: wolfchild on August 29, 2012, 07:16:44 am

Sorry about the massive delay, computer issues combined with not noticing the updates

HEad to the second level, and begin search for comunications

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 29, 2012, 08:28:20 am

"Well... anyone got a clue what they storaged in there chaps?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 01:22:55 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Dominique Wakeman: 51+4-3 = 52 (88+4-3 = 89)
Taric Sizier: 12+3-3 = 12
Tarran Smith: 75+19-3 = 91

Advanced L.A.E Robot: 40+12-0 = 52 (22+12-0= 34)

   Tarran raises his rifle as soon as he's close enough for a clean shot, aiming to put a single bullet into one of this thing's arms. [Quickshot 4+1+1-1] [LAE Bot Soak 4] (L.A.E Bot armor -6. HP -8) The gauss round strikes home, piercing the robot's molded plastic armor, but fails to impair the functionality of its arm.

   Dominique, recovering slightly from being severely electrocuted, focuses on throwing a crude pyschic uppercut at her assailant. [A. Kinetics 4] The relatively weak and unfocused shockwave hits, [LAE bot Dexterity 2] surprising the bot's programming and wrenching it off Dom's back. It only skids a few feet away, but it's more than enough for her to get free.  (Bot armor -3)

  The LAE bot scrambles to its feet with inhuman agility, [Intelligence 4+1] [Dexterity 4] and flips backwards, twisting its way over the railing that separates this tier from a very long drop. It vanishes over the edge soundlessly. The sound of its body hitting the bottom of the drop is also noticeably absent.

  Taric, with an empty assault rifle (and no target for that matter), takes a moment to reload. Nothing ever gives up that easily, and it's not a good idea to have an empty weapon when it comes back.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 29, 2012, 07:16:44 am

Head to the second level, and begin search for communications

    You tell Harry to punch in floor two. He does so immediately. You don't know where your target is, but between guesswork and methodical action... you should get there. Eventually.
   The elevator ride is surprisingly long, really surprisingly long. You'd guess that the floors have a lot more than the standard spacing between them, not terribly unusual on an underground facility. Of course, it's also possible that you mucked something about when you were working on disabling external control.
   Full gravity comes back by unpleasant degrees as you near the second floor. Full gravity means that the second floor has all, or at least most, of its power working, a mixed blessing. It means relief from the partial-power-from-hell that first floor had, but it also means that most of the floor's security and monitoring systems will be active.
   All three of you point weapons at the elevator doors as they slide grudgingly open, a little sticky on the interiors from where you jimmied them.

   Your first sight of the second floor is bathed in sterile light, the softly colorless glow of an active system of ambient lighting strips. The clean light illuminates the corpses crowding the elevator doors in an oddly picturesque way- like a museum display on war crimes. You step out of the elevator with as much care as you can manage. The dead might not care, but there is something about crunching over a small sea of dried and holed out corpses that feels disrespectful.
  Jordan whistles almost inaudibly. "Different COD on these poor fools, but I'm guessing you could figure that out already," he says, referring to the bodies' visibly shattered bones and perforated flesh and clothing.
  You nod and continue walking, picking your way over the bodies and through the brightly lit hallway. The corridor past the bodies doesn't lead far, leading to an east west intersection a few dozen yards away. The holo-tags are mercifully active along with main power, giving you a decent idea of where the hallway goes. The west branch is labeled solely for the facility's citizen's assembly, while the east branch leads to the Secondary staff housing as well as the support staff dorms A, B, and C.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 29, 2012, 08:28:20 am

"Well... anyone got a clue what they storaged in there chaps?"

  Henry and Cale shake their heads, but Paula speaks up. "The archives are for storing all the tests that have gone through the training room. It's got a full holographics suite, a dozen personal units, and a brace of tanks- the VR kind, not the shooty ones," she adds when Cale starts looking excited. "We mostly used it so we could review the field trials of our tech." Paula pauses there, almost blushing slightly. "It's also got some... other stuff included. It's the most advanced VR facility we have, outside of what the primary staff recreation facilities, so some of the secondary staff used it off hours as a hangout. But we didn't add anything that would be useful right now, just some hidey holes, additional simulations, and a security loop to keep the cameras from seeing us when we were... borrowing the equipment."

---


Turn Recap
Taric is reloading
Tarran is shooting things in the arm
Dominique psychically punching things
Aaron is learning
Ashley has arrived on the second floor

Cale is listening
Paula is explaining the habits of technocrat scientists gone wild
Henry is listening

Jordan is following
Harry is following

Other Events
Tarran Will be encumbered as soon as the gravity goes back to earth normal

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy (Tarran and Co.) (click to show/hide)

Advanced L.A.E (Location, Apprehension, Elimination) Robot
Health: 99/150
Armor: 23/150
Charge: 5/225
Primary Weapon: None
Secondary Weapon: Integrated stunners in arms.
Status: 3 out of 4 arms.
Range: Out of sight

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 53/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E64), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 10/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, pinned.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 61/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 49/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Main east-west corridor, heading back east.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 29/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 90/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Second floor intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 
Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 01:48:06 pm

"Hey! You little asshole, get back here and get what's coming to you, I'll bite your legs off!"

"...Dick. Hey Dom, you okay?"

Grab Dom's arm and get her on her feet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 29, 2012, 03:13:06 pm

"If it's all the same I'm just going to lie here. I don't feel like moving after getting that much electricity pumped into me."

(Yeah, I'm not going anywhere with only 1 stamina, Tarran. >.>)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 04:28:26 pm

It says you have 10, though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 29, 2012, 04:30:41 pm

(Not sure why. I had 8 before I used the 7 stamina slam.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 04:34:23 pm

Maybe he let you use the slam for free, and then let you regen 2? It didn't say you lost any.

That, or apparently a Draignean does forget.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 05:00:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 04:34:23 pm

Maybe he let you use the slam for free, and then let you regen 2? It didn't say you lost any.

That, or apparently a Draignean does forget.

Dominique has an endurance of nine.

She was reduced to -1 stamina by the stunner blast, she regenerated 9 at the end of the turn to bring her to eight. She then used seven on a slam, bringing her down to 1, and regenerated 9 again to bring her up to 10.

IT ALL MAKES PERFECT SENSE. I'M NOT INSANE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 29, 2012, 05:02:27 pm

(Ah. OK, that does make sense.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 05:20:07 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 05:00:38 pm

IT ALL MAKES PERFECT SENSE. I'M NOT INSANE.

You sound like you're *very* confident that you're 'not' insane. Did you forget your pills today, Draggy Boy? /creepyoldnursevoice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: wolfchild on August 29, 2012, 06:35:48 pm

Which east is east draig?

Quote from: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 01:22:55 pm

The east branch is labeled solely for the facility's citizen's assembly, while the east branch leads to the Secondary staff housing as well as the support staff dorms A, B, and C.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 10:46:46 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on August 29, 2012, 06:35:48 pm

Which east is east draig?

Quote from: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 01:22:55 pm

The east branch is labeled solely for the facility's citizen's assembly, while the east branch leads to the Secondary staff housing as well as the support staff dorms A, B, and C.

Ah. Shit.

This is why someone else gives directions while I drive. Fixing, but in case you're too lazy to read it again, the citizen's assembly is the west branch.

Quote from: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 05:20:07 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 05:00:38 pm

IT ALL MAKES PERFECT SENSE. I'M NOT INSANE.

You sound like you're *very* confident that you're 'not' insane. Did you forget your pills today, Draggy Boy? /creepyoldnursevoice.

Of course not, those pills make me crazy you know. It happens that way, effect precedes cause and the White Knight starts talking backwards while the men at the laundromat steal all my good clothing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Zako on August 29, 2012, 10:57:49 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 10:46:46 pm

Of course not, those pills make me crazy you know. It happens that way, effect precedes cause and the White Knight starts talking backwards while the men at the laundromat steal all my good clothing.

What? Those pants were AWESOME! I couldn't resist!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 29, 2012, 11:11:26 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 01:48:06 pm

"Hey! You little asshole, get back here and get what's coming to you, I'll bite your legs off!"

"...Dick. Hey Dom, you okay?"

Grab Dom's arm and get her on her feet.

   You taunt the space where the bot used to be, not really expecting any reply. You aren't disappointed. Grudgingly, you lower your rifle down into a less homicidal position, turning your immediate attention to Dom. You offer her a hand up from the floor, which is more than somewhat dirty and undoubtedly uncomfortable, but she refuses in a somewhat hazy tone.
   Being shocked that heavily does usually make one somewhat restive, you're well aware of that from your encounter with the arbiter back on earth.     

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 29, 2012, 03:13:06 pm

"If it's all the same I'm just going to lie here. I don't feel like moving after getting that much electricity pumped into me."

  You lie on the floor. Tarran attempts to help you up. You refuse groggily. You start to wonder if your brain is ever going to start forming complex thoughts again. [Stamina 4] (+8 stamina) There's a robotic arm poking you in the back. You're dazed enough that it is, surprisingly, not that uncomfortable. You celebrate mentally as one of your thoughts manages the strength to include a comma.

---

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 56/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E64), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 27/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lying facedown on the floor.

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 11:27:13 pm

"Dom, get up... At least get up long enough to move away from this spot... You don't want to get shocked by the bot again, do you?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on August 30, 2012, 12:42:13 am

to observation

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 30, 2012, 01:55:52 am

"Fiiiine... but you weren't the one just about electrocuted to death, Boss," Dom grumbled as she accepted Tarran's help up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: wolfchild on August 30, 2012, 02:26:17 am

Carefully head east, on the lookout for enemies or security measures

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 30, 2012, 02:58:36 am

Help Dom up.

"Stop whining. You can have Taric go first next time, then you won't get zapped." Tarran chuckled slightly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 31, 2012, 05:28:21 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier

Quote from: Tarran on August 29, 2012, 11:27:13 pm

"Dom, get up... At least get up long enough to move away from this spot... You don't want to get shocked by the bot again, do you?"

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 30, 2012, 01:55:52 am

"Fiiiine... but you weren't the one just about electrocuted to death, Boss," Dom grumbled as she accepted Tarran's help up.

Quote from: Tarran on August 30, 2012, 02:58:36 am

Help Dom up.

"Stop whining. You can have Taric go first next time, then you won't get zapped." Tarran chuckled slightly.

   Dominique gets up slowly, grudgingly accepting Tarran's second offer of help. She doesn't look great; her hair is standing on end, she's smoking slightly, and unisex body armor isn't the most flattering outfit to be wearing anyway- let alone when it has as much unidentifiable matter crusted into it as hers does. The important part is that she's standing upright and in a great deal better condition than most of the room's occupants, a low bar considering that they're twelve months past dead, but beggars can't be choosers.
   Dom grumbles some about being removed from the floor. Tarran grumps at her to stop whining in a bantering tone, volunteering Taric for the next round of "identify the strange object". Taric protests on the grounds that he got shocked unconscious last time, making it Tarran's turn to take a tazer nap.
    Jake's voice cuts across the banter feebly. "Is it gone, did you get it?"

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 30, 2012, 02:26:17 am

Carefully head east, on the lookout for enemies or security measures

   You start east, towards the housing section of this floor. You doubt you'll find the comms station in someone's bathroom, but you could probably use an ID of some kind. Can't hurt to check this place out anyway.
    [Luck 1] Of course, that last thought could also be very wrong. You're maybe fifty feet along from the elevator corridor, easily able to see several other turnoffs (Undoubtedly to personnel wings) along the corridor ahead of you, when the emergency warning lights kick in. The hallway, formerly your standard white, takes on a bloody hue as the primary lighting powers down. Conversely, a set of hidden wallscreens that had formerly been imitating the walls, power on, piping out nothing but pulsing static.
    [Int 1] You have absolutely no idea what's going on, or how it knew you were here, but you don't like it.
   "I vote nude beach for our next job," Jordan says, already spinning around to take rearguard. "Lot less chance that one can go from industrial disaster movie reject to horror movie reject in five seconds. Plus, tans, It's bloody hard to keep a tan in underground bunkers, but on a beac-"
   "Jordan, shut up,"

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on August 30, 2012, 12:42:13 am

to observation

   You make a mental note to thank Paula later. Cale, Henry, and yourself have experience in the shafts, but none of you work on the surface streets much. Her experiences here, trivial and endearingly illegal as they were, are your best guide until you can actually find a map. You keep straight, avoiding the elevators and the archives, marching on to observation.
    [Luck 4] The wallscreens continue to proselytize, making for an annoying backdrop of white noise, but otherwise nothing impedes your progress. You reach the first observation door, rear observation, to find it locked. Luckily, every group that has been sent so far has been provided with a card, sometimes not the greatest security class, but observation shouldn't require anything special.
   There's a moment where all four of you look at each other expectantly before the truth arrives. The card was given to the group leader, who hadn't managed to give it to anyone else prior to being shot to death.
   "We're stuck out here..." Henry says, a mixture of bloodloss and realization making his voice soft. "We can't go anywhere." 
   You grimace and ignore Henry. "Can we bypass the lock?"
   "Maybe," Paula says carefully. "But if we cut it the door will send a signal for maintenance, which tells everyone where we are. If I try and bypass electronically and fail, it sends a signal for security, which would be the same, but worse."

---

Turn Recap
Taric is protesting
Tarran is bantering
Dominique grumbling
Aaron is discussing
Ashley is cursing (mentally)

Cale is silent-ing
Paula is explaining
Henry is moaning

Jordan is babbling
Harry is interdicting

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 59/75
Carried Weight: 151/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Chimera pistol (0, 5lbs)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E64), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 36/115
Carried Weight: 178/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Chimera Pistol [15, 5lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs) x4
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A30, E65, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x2 (35)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 62/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 49/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Main east-west corridor, heading back east.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 23/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 91/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Second floor intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 
Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

   

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2012, 05:47:57 pm

"Boss... do you think we're ever going to get out of this place? It feels like we've been here for well over a year," Dom sighed as she reloaded all of her weapons. She handed the two Chimera pistols to Jake - she didn't want or need them, and if he was going to stick around he might as well be armed - and offered the Long Range Jormungandr to Tarran. She also made Taric identify her Unusual Pistol. Finally, she looked to see if there was a way to take the power cells out of the stun batons; if so, she took the power unit out of three of them and dropped them, keeping only one. If not, she just dropped three anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 31, 2012, 08:06:23 pm

Refuse the Jormungandr. "Dom, I'm burdened nearly to my limit. I can't carry much else."

Also, drop my Chimera without even touching or looking at it. Like in a video game.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2012, 08:16:36 pm

(I've been re-reading the thread over the past few days and several pages ago you were asking me to get it from that Immortal and give it you, so I thought I'd do that. Guess it can wait until it gets repaired, though.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on August 31, 2012, 08:19:15 pm

Pretty sure it was a very long time ago when I wanted it. Now, my want for it has waned a lot, especially since it's damaged.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on August 31, 2012, 11:50:26 pm

Quote

It feels like we've been here for well over a year

... Not so subtle point is taken. Believe me, I'm tired of it too. Very, very tired.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: wolfchild on September 01, 2012, 12:38:45 am

Jack into the screens and attempt to turn the alarm off if possible

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 01, 2012, 03:29:21 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 31, 2012, 11:50:26 pm

... Not so subtle point is taken. Believe me, I'm tired of it too. Very, very tired.

(Sorry. :-\ I just feel like we're getting sidetracked too much from the plot, and I'd like to get back to it.)

EDIT: (That and by my count we've only accrued (at 50 posts per page) 20 pages this whole year as compared to 120 last year... because you've had a real run of bad luck this year, haven't you, D? :C)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 01, 2012, 08:56:25 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 01, 2012, 03:29:21 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 31, 2012, 11:50:26 pm

... Not so subtle point is taken. Believe me, I'm tired of it too. Very, very tired.

(Sorry. :-\ I just feel like we're getting sidetracked too much from the plot, and I'd like to get back to it.)

EDIT: (That and by my count we've only accrued (at 50 posts per page) 20 pages this whole year as compared to 120 last year... because you've had a real run of bad luck this year, haven't you, D? :C)

Indeed, to both.

You've got Taricus, that gets you the floor layout. Now all you've got to do is find where they'd stick your ship. Everything else, like preventing Ashley from baking the survivors, is extra.

Always keep moving. I hear down is nice this time of year.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on September 01, 2012, 04:28:24 pm

´When the hell did this fall on my damn shoulders...´
"I Guess the best we can do is to breach it open, anyone got anything explosive or is this an good ol´ everyone ramming the door with their shoulder first?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 01, 2012, 04:50:03 pm

((Was camping))
"You..." James looked at his hand, then the forest he was in, trying to see if he recognized anything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 04, 2012, 02:22:58 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on August 31, 2012, 08:06:23 pm

Refuse the Jormungandr. "Dom, I'm burdened nearly to my limit. I can't carry much else."

Also, drop my Chimera without even touching or looking at it. Like in a video game.

   You politely turn down an exceptionally battered looking rifle that Dom offers you. You're already carrying a small armory, and, despite the reduced gravity of this particular moon, one more rifle might be the straw that breaks this camel's back. To highlight the fact that you can't carry more, you decide to drop one of your pistols in a wholly unconventional manner.
   You strike a heroic pose, setting your jaw and glaring in a masculine way whilst you attempt to remove your pistol by will alone. [Passive Kinetics 1] Everything below the waist unbuckles. Gravity, being a predictable force, does the rest.
   You abandon your heroic pose, cursing and retrieving your fallen pants with equal passion.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 31, 2012, 05:47:57 pm

"Boss... do you think we're ever going to get out of this place? It feels like we've been here for well over a year," Dom sighed as she reloaded all of her weapons. She handed the two Chimera pistols to Jake - she didn't want or need them, and if he was going to stick around he might as well be armed - and offered the Long Range Jormungandr to Tarran. She also made Taric identify her Unusual Pistol. Finally, she looked to see if there was a way to take the power cells out of the stun batons; if so, she took the power unit out of three of them and dropped them, keeping only one. If not, she just dropped three anyway.

   With the enemy momentarily out of sight you take the time to go through your stock of equipment, reloading everything that needs reloading and even handing a pair of Chimera pistols over to Jake when he gets up the nerve to return to the group. He might not be the bravest fellow, but he deserves to try and kill people the same as everyone else. Plus, even if he doesn't ever use them, he can still mule them for you.
   You offer the bent barreled rifle you've been carrying around to Tarran, but he refuses, telling you that he's already carrying far too much. Then, for reasons that are perhaps best left unknown, he removes his trousers and all attached accoutrements psychically. You pretend not to notice too much while he curses entertainingly and collects his garments.
    Since you lack the four arms necessary to wield the four stun clubs you're carrying, you extract the cells and drop all but one. Cells are useful, thirty-plus pounds of riot control weapons... not so much.
   Lastly, you hand the unusual pistol to Taric for a few moments, letting him look it over to see what it is. You know it shoots rather foul smelling fireballs, but other than that you're in the dark to its usage.
     [Taric Int 2+1] Taric looks over the pistol, tapping a nonexistent mustache after a moment. "It's a pistol, you shoot things with it. The little metal doohickey near the handle makes it go, and the end with the hole in it is the part you want to face away from you." Taric's tone drips sarcasm. "It's not my gun, how the hell should I know what it is?"

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 01, 2012, 12:38:45 am

Jack into the screens and attempt to turn the alarm off if possible

   You act quickly, extending a claw and slicing into one the wallscreens. You don't know how much work you've got ahead of you, but you sincerely doubt that you've got long to do it in. [Mechanical 4] You're able to strip the screen down to bare electronics and jack in fairly easily. Security software is pretty rare on screens interfaces, mostly because it would take either a certifiable genius or someone like you to use one as an access port.
   You close your eyes and let yourself drift, shutting out the red glow of the corridor and the hiss of static from the screens, focusing on slipping through the screen's software as one more piece of data.  [Mechanical 2+1 Vs Screen Firewall 1-1] The security that you're trying to slip doesn't even exist, not in any meaningful way. Without anything to stop you, you sit back and observe. [Intelligence 4] The emergency lighting that's running on the halls isn't part of an alert, the lights have been triggered as part of an emergency broadcast. The broadcast itself is the real gem on the program though, it's set up as a pulse signal buried in the static. A cylic auto-hack designed specifically to do its job badly and start tripping every security system that can hear it. [Mechanical 5+1]  You block the emergency broadcast signal out of the relay with almost ridiculous ease, silencing the screens and bringing the standard lighting back online.
   A voice warbles appreciatively back in the real world, everything but the tone blocked out by your technological meditation. You pay it little attention, distracted by the thin signal slipping through from the same source block as the EBS. It's simplistic, little better than ordered bits, but it sends a clear enough message to someone like you.

You can't win.
Why are you even here?

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 01, 2012, 04:50:03 pm

"You..." James looked at his hand, then the forest he was in, trying to see if he recognized anything.

   You jerk your hand off your shadow's arm, inspecting it carefully to see if anything horrible just happened. It seems normal enough, pink, slightly calloused flesh, normal in every way. You put the hand back on the shadow's arm slowly, inspecting the suddenly muted island instead.
   [Observation 6] The birds are still there, and their beaks still open and close, but they make no sound. The noise of their wings, barely noticeable as it was before, is gone as well. Other than the birds being put on mute, however, nothing else seems to have changed.
   "I told you. Bait," your shadow says slowly, the expression of pained confusion arriving again. "It's not supposed to come here, not written for it. Excluded."
 
---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 01, 2012, 04:28:24 pm

´When the hell did this fall on my damn shoulders...´
"I Guess the best we can do is to breach it open, anyone got anything explosive or is this an good ol´ everyone ramming the door with their shoulder first?"

   You lack any real explosives, discounting the condensed flammable gas for your Phoenix, but the shoulder ramming thing still has a little bit of merit at least. Paula, though, shakes her head. "Hitting it hard enough to open the door would still set off a maintenance alert, and I don't know if you could even hit the door that hard... Without breaking parts of your shoulder anyway."
   "So...?"
   "So, we can cut it, bypass it, or walk away. There really isn't another option, not without security clearance. Hitting it would just make a lot of unnecessary noise and probably hurt you more than the door."
   You aren't sure if she's right or not, you can hit pretty damn hard, but she's a scientist by nature. "Hit it really hard" has probably never been high on her list of solutions to any problem.

---

Turn Recap
Taric is being a smartass
Tarran is stripping
James is observing
Dominique performing mass inventory management
Aaron is discussing
Ashley is a tech-monk

Jordan is possibly congratulating
Harry is possibly congratulating

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 61/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E64), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 45/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 50/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Main east-west corridor, heading back east.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 24/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 92/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Second floor intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 
Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 59/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Taricus on September 04, 2012, 02:26:41 pm

Bwahahahahahaha!

Urge to make size joke... RISING EXPONENTIALLY!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 04, 2012, 02:34:14 pm

"Hey, how about I take a look at it? Maybe, unlike Taric, I'll have something useful to say about it."

Offer to examine the pistol myself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on September 04, 2012, 07:08:34 pm

"Well unless you really want to hack this thing it appears we are hoping to god the elevators over there are holding"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2012, 04:10:06 am

"Couldn't hurt," Dom said, letting Tarran examine it. She kept still to regain her energy after that brutal tasering, of course, but still kept observant of her surroundings on the off-chance that robotic dickhead was still around. She also politely completely ignored the previous incident since they were having a hard enough time as it was and there was no need to go on about it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Zako on September 05, 2012, 05:29:14 am

Ahra, have you thought about going next door to the place you're trying to get into and either cutting through the wall or going through a vent or something?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Taricus on September 05, 2012, 03:22:47 pm

"...Woah damn. Now I know why you act like a bitch all the time boss. Guess freud WAS right about compensatory behaviour! Now come on, get a move on shorty, before I start making MUCH worse jokes about your member's size."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 05, 2012, 03:47:16 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 04, 2012, 02:34:14 pm

"Hey, how about I take a look at it? Maybe, unlike Taric, I'll have something useful to say about it."

Offer to examine the pistol myself.

   With Dom's blessing, you snatch the pistol away from Taric. [Int 4] You've seen these before, though not often. Marcus occasionally had a few around along with the rest of the guns he sold, but you never had a reason to buy one. It's an improvised flamethrower that shoots in bursts, made by people with access to unstable gases and a serious deathwish. Never as popular in the improvised weapon market as the Renfield or the Chimera due to its propensity for exploding at awkward moments. Your dealer always referred to them as Phoenixes, a bit of black humor you're sure, considering how rare it is for the user to survive a critical malfunction.
   Taric makes rude jokes about your earlier wardrobe malfunction when you take the pistol away from him, but he does have a small point. Not about anything in the compensation department, but rather about moving on. You've picked over this tier of the restaurant fairly well, and you've managed to get a mag-key, an ID, and a seriously determined law-enforcement robot. Hell, If anyone is compensating for something, it's that bot.
---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2012, 04:10:06 am

"Couldn't hurt," Dom said, letting Tarran examine it. She kept still to regain her energy after that brutal tasering, of course, but still kept observant of her surroundings on the off-chance that robotic dickhead was still around. She also politely completely ignored the previous incident since they were having a hard enough time as it was and there was no need to go on about it.

   The bot is undoubtedly still around, unless there's an exit down below and it's managed to escape, but you don't think it's going to be coming back up while you've got it outnumbered. [Stamina 4+1] (+10 Stamina) You feel a bit better now that you're standing upright. It's still not green lights and amber drinks, but it's a lot better.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 04, 2012, 07:08:34 pm

"Well unless you really want to hack this thing it appears we are hoping to god the elevators over there are holding"

   [Paula will 4] "I'm willing to try it. It's not like our presence is completely unknown here," Paula says, gesturing to the preaching screens. "We can always run away if it doesn't work."
   As the de facto leader it's your call. Bypass, or walk away?


---


Turn Recap
Taric is actually, peripherally, making an action.
Tarran is identifying.
Dominique resting
Aaron is going to have to make a decision

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 64/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E64), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 64/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Unusual Pistol [?, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 51/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Main east-west corridor, heading back east.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 25/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 93/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2012, 03:52:15 pm

I'm waiting for everyone else to be ready before I go down a level. I'm not going solo, especially with that bot.



"You know, Taric, for all your intelligence, you still say the stupidest things out of the bunch."

"Anyway, Dom, this is an improvised flamethrower. Emphasis on improvised, as this thing can explode at the wrong time. I'm sure you can imagine how bad an exploding flamethrower is."

"And is everyone ready to move out?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on September 05, 2012, 04:25:54 pm

´Faint grin`
"Ok but sleepyhead better run for himself this time around"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2012, 04:27:49 pm

"Huh." Dom looked at the pistol herself before tucking it away. "Good to know. And ready when you are, Boss. Lead the way." Dom took her Abassy back out and flicked on the laser sight, ready to back him up as needed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2012, 04:44:29 pm

Lead the team (Taric, me, Dom, and Jake) on an epic journey to the level below this one!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 05, 2012, 06:21:34 pm

James looked to see if Blight was there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 05, 2012, 06:59:35 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 05, 2012, 06:21:34 pm

James looked to see if Blight was there.

Of course she's there, she's pinning your shadow down by the opposite arm! You'd kinda notice something like your frenemy disappearing.

Why would you think that she's gone? It boggles the mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 05, 2012, 07:31:20 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier

Quote from: Tarran on September 05, 2012, 04:44:29 pm

Lead the team (Taric, me, Dom, and Jake) on an epic journey to the level below this one!

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2012, 04:27:49 pm

"Huh." Dom looked at the pistol herself before tucking it away. "Good to know. And ready when you are, Boss. Lead the way." Dom took her Abassy back out and flicked on the laser sight, ready to back him up as needed.

   Tarran leads the group to the nearest staircase as soon as Dom is ready to Travel. Jake and Taric take up the middle of the group, while Tarran has point and Dominique brings up the rear. The four of you descend slowly, carefully stepping around the well aged corpses that clog the steps.
    [Observation 5] Descent brings little revelation, merely definition, to your early assessment of this place. More overturned tables and chairs litter the floor, crusting the ground with the remains of once decadent meals. The remains of the eaters of those decadent meals are sprawled about similarly, though fewer in number than on the first tier. The shape of the place is much as you'd gathered from your earlier impressions; three ovals set partially into the wall, with each lobe joined to others by a walkway that runs directly over the center of the pit- creating a three way hub in the middle.
   You disembark the staircase onto southwest lobe. The staircase continue further down, punching all the way down to the third tier. Set slightly into the wall immediately behind you is a door. It appears to lack any form of handle or access panel. More of the cleaning bots are scattered about the floor, though only one of the five that can see is even remotely functional. It is a desolate scene, smelling strongly of old dead and hot metal.
   [Failed Roll not shown]

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 05, 2012, 04:25:54 pm

´Faint grin`
"Ok but sleepyhead better run for himself this time around"

   You smile slightly and give Paula the go ahead, joking lightly about Henry running on his own bloody feet this time.
   Paula carefully pries the plate off the door's reader, poking about in the system's internals with infinite gentleness. [Paula Mechanical 2+1] Paula sucks in breath suddenly, reacting to a problem so fine that none of the others can even see it. Everyone holds their breath with Paula for a long moment. [Luck 2] Then the panel emits a soft electrical pop, sparking as a set of wires cross.
   "Shit," Paula breathes, "shit shit shit shit..."
   "I take it that means it didn't work?" Cale asks.
   The wallscreens reply before Paula does. The shifting man, formerly focused on a point in middair, now focuses on the door that Paula just botched. The sudden silence is almost as bad as the manifold staring.
   "What's security response like in these parts?"
   "Three minutes, give or take."

---

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 67/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E64), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 73/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 52/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Main east-west corridor, heading back east.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 26/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 94/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2012, 07:39:04 pm

"Let's keep going down, Boss. I really don't wanna hang around these corpses, y'know?" Dom said, heading for the staircase and aiming her weapon down it until the others caught up, so she could proceed with them while remaining ready for any 'surprises' - like that bot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 05, 2012, 07:59:17 pm

Gawd dam fail rolls and their gawd damn failness.

"If you say so." Tarran shrugged.

Follow Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 05, 2012, 09:53:26 pm

((I hadn't thought she wasn;t there, but I wasn't sure what exactly what to say, so I was hoping to stall the dialog a little bit.))
James asked "What's not supposed to be here?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on September 06, 2012, 01:02:33 am

"LETS TAKE A JOG PEOPLE, DOUBLE TIME, ELEVATORS SOUND FINE?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 08, 2012, 09:14:42 pm

I apologize for not logging in recently, teacup tempest knocked out the power here. Oklahoma windstorms, where the overwhelming awe felt at witnessing nature's fury is tempered by the agony of God hurling tree branches at your face.

Moving on from that digression... Working on turns now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 08, 2012, 11:21:31 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 05, 2012, 07:39:04 pm

"Let's keep going down, Boss. I really don't wanna hang around these corpses, y'know?" Dom said, heading for the staircase and aiming her weapon down it until the others caught up, so she could proceed with them while remaining ready for any 'surprises' - like that bot.

Quote from: Tarran on September 05, 2012, 07:59:17 pm

"If you say so." Tarran shrugged.

Follow Dom.

 You don't stay long on the middle level, marching down to the bottom level almost immediately. Getting a complete idea of what this place looks like should prevent you from getting unpleasant surprises later.
  The bottommost level is dominated by a central array of holographic spikes, mirroring the ones in the ceiling in miniature. A full dome of clear, but exceedingly dusty, polymer shields them from contact with the rest of the restaurant. Another pair of the inset doors flank the room from the northeast and the southwest. The seating around here is a lot more relaxed, chairs and sofas arrayed around modern tabling. The furnishings here are mostly intact and the bodies are scarce, maybe two toppled benches and a single corpse.
    [Observation 4] There are, however, stains for a lot more bodies than that. What bodily fluid made them isn't clear, but you can clearly see drag marks in a few places. The marks lead roughly back the southwest door, but, due to the door being closed, you can't tell much beyond the fact that there was a lot of dragging.
    [Observation 5 Vs Dex 3+1] Dom and Tarran catch a flicker of movement up high. The security bot that stunned Dominique is climbing the wall, albeit unsteadily and awkwardly due to the smooth surface of the wall and its own missing limb. It's still moving at a fairly decent clip and, in spite of its setbacks, you don't think you're going to have more than a few seconds to deal with it before it reaches the top floor fence.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 05, 2012, 09:53:26 pm

James asked "What's not supposed to be here?"

   [Diplomacy 2 Vs Will 3+1] Your shadow looks at you with ice for a smile. You've seen him angry, as in trying to to kill you angry, but you've never seen him like this. Probably because passive aggressive cold anger really isn't your style. "You were right. I was lying to you before. That combination of chemicals would have triggered fungal hypergrowth, killing you in minutes." [Luck 5] Nothing else on the beach changes, the birds continue to be eerily silent, but the situation doesn't start spiraling out of control. "You, and by extension, we, are going to die. We both already know this, so stop squirming. It's all going to be over soon."
   Blight cranks his arm again and his frozen grin turns into a rictus of pain. "Let's just kill this stupid bastard. He looks like you, so it's bound to make me at least feel better."
   [Observation 4] You ignore Blight, focusing instead on holding your shadow's arm down. The writhing underneath the fabric is getting worse, hotter, and if it's possible, sharper.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 06, 2012, 01:02:33 am

"LETS TAKE A JOG PEOPLE, DOUBLE TIME, ELEVATORS SOUND FINE?"

   You run away from the door Paula was working on, towing everyone else along with you. Security response can mean a lot of different things from floor to floor. On a maintenance floor it usually meant that a red flag was sent to the scanners, and the entire thing was handled at their leisure, but in a place like this... security response would be, at best, armed deadheads. Not to mention whatever goons the Shifting Man decided to send along with them.
   You double back to the intersection, turning right as soon as you get to the steps and running for the elevators. [Luck 3]  There is a pair of heavy elevators and four other light personnel elevators arranged at the end of the hall. One of the heavy elevators and two of the light elevators have blinking lights beside them- lights indicating an actively incoming carriage.
   That carriage probably isn't going to be filled with a helpful band of friends. Unless you need to be dead or enslaved, in which case they'll probably be very helpful.

---

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E64), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 82/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 66/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 53/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A0, E70, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x4
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Main east-west corridor, heading back east.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 43/55
Stamina: 27/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 42/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x4, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 12/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 95/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (20/30), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 62/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 14/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 09, 2012, 12:08:10 am

"Get back here asshat!

...Oh god damn it, JAMES! James is up there!"

Double time back up the stairs. Run for James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 09, 2012, 06:34:08 am

"Oh no you don't, you little shit! I'll distract him, Boss, you and Jake should go back for James!" Dom fired at the bot with her Abassy. Assuming the Frankenstein was loaded, Taric would also shoot at the bot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 09, 2012, 12:26:36 pm

James ripped back the sleeve of the Shadow, taking out the Satyr, and if the mold or fungus was there, or even -anything unusual-, shooting it. "...You are the fungus, aren't you?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on September 09, 2012, 03:20:35 pm

... you mentioned my gas canisters for the Phoenix when i said explosives earlier draignean, how explosive are we talking here?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 10, 2012, 05:22:17 pm

Quote from: Ahra on September 09, 2012, 03:20:35 pm

... you mentioned my gas canisters for the Phoenix when i said explosives earlier draignean, how explosive are we talking here?

A full canister would be superior to a grenade blast, even better in a tightly enclosed space. Since it's incendiary it'll also set things on fire, and even better, you're inside so it will make the air poisonous for a few turns. That's not really a problem for you or Cale, but Paula doesn't have a suit on, and Henry's suit is too damaged to seal.

Just breaching the canister without providing ignition would cause a smaller concussive detonation as its contents, solidified by the pressure of confinement, sublimate into a gaseous state. That would drain the heat from the local area, poison the air for longer than the above option, and fill the air with flammable gas that would burn when exposed to conventional, laser, rail, and most energy weapon fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 10, 2012, 07:15:26 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 09, 2012, 12:08:10 am

"Get back here asshat!

...Oh god damn it, JAMES! James is up there!"

Double time back up the stairs. Run for James.

   [Dex 2+1] You attempt to dash back up the stairs, but a mix of bodies and random crap ensure that your natural agility is the the only thing keeping your lopsided lurch going up the steps at all. You only manage to make it up to the middle floor by the time a burst of rifle fire sends the bot crashing down to your level.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 09, 2012, 06:34:08 am

"Oh no you don't, you little shit! I'll distract him, Boss, you and Jake should go back for James!" Dom fired at the bot with her Abassy. Assuming the Frankenstein was loaded, Taric would also shoot at the bot.

   You yell for Tarran to get back to James, but he's already moving. Next item on agenda, give that Bot some additional difficult climbing. A half-inch slug in the back of its head should turn the trick. [Quickshot 2+1-1] The bullet, unfortunately, flies wide. There's a brief flash of sparks a few feet to the bot's left, but no real damage.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Obey The Dominique Concentrate

Shoot the Bot.

   Taric is able to find the persistent robot with Dominique's assistance, spotlighting it for a second before firing. [Quickshot 2+1+1] [Fire control 5, four rounds hit] The assault rifle is a bit more on the spot than Dominique's pistol, hitting the bot several times in the back. (Advanced LAE bot armor -5, -4, -3, -2. HP -2, -9, -10, -14)
    [Advanced LAE bot endurance 2] The LAE bot loses its already precarious grip on the wall, plummeting down onto the second level and out of your sight. [A. LAE Dex 4] It lands feet-first and, impressively, remains standing when it hits the floor. (A. LAE -5 Hp)

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 09, 2012, 12:26:36 pm

James ripped back the sleeve of the Shadow, taking out the Satyr, and if the mold or fungus was there, or even -anything unusual-, shooting it. "...You are the fungus, aren't you?"

   Your shadow meets your accusation with a level gaze, or at least as level as he can manage while his head is partially embedded in the sand. "You. are. an. idiot," He says, carefully enunciating each word for emphasis. "You, girl. I have a better idea, let me up and help me ki-"
   You interrupt him by tearing some of his clothes off. It isn't the most normal way to end a conversation, but it does work... And it looks like it was a good thing you did it too.
    The shadow's arm is swollen, desperately attempting to maintain its shape while a collection of very colorful molds writhe within. It looks like a five fingered giant maggot that just ate a particularly sickly clown. You draw your pistol. You've done a lead amputation once before, and he definitely needs it. Again.
    [Quickshot 4+1] You draw a line of gunfire across the shadow's upper arm, eliciting screams of pain as you tear his flesh apart. You really can't blame him, but it is more than slightly distracting from what is already a very gory process. You're able to yank the arm free after about five rounds from the Satyr, not as impressive as the three you did it with before, but the satyr is a much lower caliber weapon than that revolver. [Shadow endurance 1] You shadow looks at you for a moment, his expression too filled with agony to hold emotion, then he passes out. [Observation 2] You lean over him, trying to make sure you didn't accidentally kill the bastard.
    What you don't notice is the severed arm crawling away. It scuttles silently across the sand, fungal tendrils blooming from the jagged stump and helping it walk across the beach. The topless waitress offers the severed arm a drink while the two of you are otherwise occupied with your unconscious shadow. The severed arm responds by crawling up the back of the waitress' leg, latch onto the back of her neck with its hand and ramming a half dozen moldy tendrils into her back.
   "Thank God," the waitress says from behind you, rolling her neck with a series of very loud pops. "I had honestly never considered ever using this body, but I suppose we've both had our fair share of surprises, haven't we?"
    You and blight twist to stare at the native woman, the arm attached to the waitress' back all but invisible from this angle. Blight forms a question before you do, but only through the advantage of simplicity. "What?"   
    The woman sighs, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "You most of all," she says to Blight, clucking your tongue. "We must have fallen in with very interesting crowd, which, unfortunately, means that I may have been killed. Oh well, no real matter. This body is fit, despite being inhabited by a freakshow with a collective IQ roughly on par with a howler monkey- myself excluded of course. It should serve well enough, at least until the church can grow me a better." The woman smiles at you in a dazzlingly cruel way. "I'll understand if you don't recognize me, I didn't let you remember most of our time together, and the breasts, well, I can understand how they might confuse things for you."
   [Luck 2] The area brightens considerably, not as a function of any increase in light, but rather because everything has stopped casting shadows. The trees, your bodies, the table, the few artistically placed clouds, all of them suddenly stop preventing the passage of light. The waitress' cruel smile twists a little. "Regardless, You have managed to botch a considerable amount of my work. That irritates me greatly. Do you have anything to say for yourself?"

(As per a much earlier agreement, this is your boss fight warning.)

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Spoiler: Enemy (Tarran and Co.) (click to show/hide)

Advanced L.A.E (Location, Apprehension, Elimination) Robot
Health: 59/150
Armor: 9/150
Charge: 5/225
Primary Weapon: None
Secondary Weapon: Integrated stunners in arms.
Status: 3 out of 4 arms.
Range: Out of sight to Taric, Jake, and Dominique. Medium to Tarran.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 53/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 73/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E64), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle floor.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 91/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 62/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 10, 2012, 07:41:54 pm

(So... is Shiren IN James's head now or something? Or is that some other technocrat altogether? O.o)

"Good shot, Tar! Let's move!" Dom yelled, going for the stairs. Once she crested the top, she was opening fire on that robot again - even if she had to shove Tarran out of the way to get a clear shot. It was good to finally have something to take out some frustration on, and it needed to die.

EDIT: Taric follows and also opens fire on the bot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 10, 2012, 07:55:18 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 10, 2012, 07:41:54 pm

(So... is Shiren IN James's head now or something? Or is that some other technocrat altogether? O.o)

Okay, I'm going to explain this once. This also voids that 100D22 points offer.

Blight was the big clue. She is intelligent and can act of her own volition, even though some of her rolls are bound to James. She was created by a psychic, Dom, influencing James. She is a fusion of Dom and James.
The earlier shadow had the same characteristics, he had intelligence and the capability of acting without first being acted on. He was created in the same manner, a psychic influence on James- The torturer's, not Shiren, just some random Technocrat acolyte. His personality became a mix of the two, a fusion of James and Technocrat mook. The mixture is volatile and incompatible, hence creating a ravening creature of self-loathing with a superiority complex to match. Tweaked slightly through empathetic programming, he would hunt without thinking. Questions, however, are not something it was designed to answer, largely due to the knowledge split. Only one half of his personality would have the knowledge able to answer the question, while only the other half would have the desire to answer the question. Thus, cognitive dissonance and personality schism.

Make sense?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 10, 2012, 08:01:15 pm

Fill the area where the bot is with Jormungandr bullets. Lots and lots of bullets.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: wolfchild on September 10, 2012, 08:56:25 pm

SOrry about the delay

Jack out and Continue exploring, carefully

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 10, 2012, 09:21:34 pm

Muttering out a quick curse, James sprinted over to the holocube, Satyr in his hand, or if it wasn't there, looked for something heavy and usable as a weapon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Parsely on September 10, 2012, 09:54:35 pm

Posting to watch. Might join if at all possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: PyroDesu on September 11, 2012, 04:46:06 am

Quote from: GUNINANRUNIN on September 10, 2012, 09:54:35 pm

Posting to watch. Might join if at all possible.

It'll be a bit. And on that note, looking at that character sheet I made for this, I'd like to withdraw it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 11, 2012, 09:02:54 am

Quote from: PyroDesu on September 11, 2012, 04:46:06 am

Quote from: GUNINANRUNIN on September 10, 2012, 09:54:35 pm

Posting to watch. Might join if at all possible.

It'll be a bit. And on that note, looking at that character sheet I made for this, I'd like to withdraw it.

Yeah, the pudgy cryo-kid. Done.

Quote from: GUNINANRUNIN on September 10, 2012, 09:54:35 pm

Posting to watch. Might join if at all possible.

Pyro was right, there's a good long line and I'm not a particularly vicious GM. Still, can't get on if you don't waitlist.

Edit:

Quote from: Tarran on September 10, 2012, 08:01:15 pm

Fill the area where the bot is with Jormungandr bullets. Lots and lots of bullets.

This flavor for a burst, or do you want to go full auto? (Burst gives you, on average, 4/6 chance to hit with a three bullet impact. [Max 5] Full auto will almost always hit, and have a five round impact average. [Max 10])

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on September 11, 2012, 10:22:44 am

I have my friends fire at whatever takes the small elevators, I go forward so that i can shoot into the big elevator,

Was my amount of ammo an dice roll by the way? i think dice hate me :P (2 shots... goddammit)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 11, 2012, 12:29:24 pm

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 10, 2012, 08:56:25 pm

Jack out and Continue exploring, carefully

   You don't dignify the Father with a response. You jack out of the system quickly and return to the real world, back into the white lights and long halls of 'civilization'. You usher your group to keep moving, you've got a long way to go yet.
   The turnoffs you saw earlier are what you expected, passages that lead into the various personnel wings. The first two offshoots lead to the A and B support staff wings respectively, the third and forth lead down to the support staff C wing and "possession processing". [Int 2] You're not exactly certain what that is.
   The hallway ends in a heavy door, locked and coded, labeled for the secondary staff rooms.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 10, 2012, 09:21:34 pm

Muttering out a quick curse, James sprinted over to the holocube, Satyr in his hand, or if it wasn't there, looked for something heavy and usable as a weapon.

   Okay, this can't be good at all... [Dex 4 Vs Will 4+1] You make a mad dash over to the cube, leaping up from your Shadow's side and sprinting across the sand. You keep sprinting for a good ten seconds before you realize that you aren't getting any closer.
   "My world, my rules," the woman says calmly, smiling at you as she knits her fingers together. "And, by the way, swearing is not an acceptable answer when someone asks if you have anything to say for yourself. Now, let's pick up where we left off, shall we?" Her fingers unlace slowly, drawing out a large and very familiar silver knife. The knife blight once used, the knife the torturer used on you before that.
    You still have a pistol in your hand, you've still got blight backing you up, but you don't know how much good that's going to do in this circumstance.
    [Luck 4] Reality on the island fails to degrade further.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 11, 2012, 10:22:44 am

I have my friends fire at whatever takes the small elevators, I go forward so that i can shoot into the big elevator,

   "Paula, Henry, take the elevator on the left. Cale, small elevator right. I'll take the big one." It isn't the most intricate battle plan, but it's as good as you're going to get. Wait for things to come out of elevators, when elevator doors open, shoot things. It works.
    [Luck 3, 6, 3] The personnel elevators to your left and right open simultaneously, each one bearing a pair of very, very unhealthy looking deadheads.
   

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Group 1.
Paula 3+3-1 = 5
Henry  89+6-4 = 91

Corrupted Deadhead 1 61-25 = 36
Corrupted Deadhead 2 6-25 = -19

Group 2.

Cale 44+6-4= 46

Corrupted Deadhead 3 41-25 = 16
Corrupted Deadhead 4 76-25 = 51

   Henry, despite his injuries, acts first on the left. He fires a rifle round at the nearest deadhead's skull, [Quickshot 2+1+1-2] missing the fatal shot in his haste. The deadhead in question stares at him blankly, its twisted body seemingly surprised by the fact that he just tried to kill it. The other deadhead spares no such moment for contemplation, leaping out of the elevator to attack Paula with what looks suspiciously like a piece of bone jutting out of its arm. [Melee 5 Vs Dodge 2+1] [Brawl 3] (Paula armor -8, Hp -4) The wound is small, a scratch through the layer of body armor, but it's enough to shock Paula into opening fire. [Fire Control 3, three rounds each] (Deadhead 1 armor -1, -1, -1. Hp -1, -5) (Deadhead 2 armor -3, -1, -5) The deadhead that attacked her, wearing practically no armor beyond its tattered clothing, loses some flesh to the tiny rounds. The other deadhead, however, is well enough armored that not one of the bullets gets through.
   The deadheads act first on the right, their lead charging Cale down with a stun baton. [Deadhead melee 2 Vs Dodge 3+1] The deadhead misses badly, giving Cale time to get off a burst from his Sleipnir. [Quickshot 2+1+1] [Firecontrol 4+1, five rounds hit] (Deadhead 4 armor -6, -6, -7, -6, -5, Hp -1, -1, -3) The SMG is accurate at close range, but not particularly effective against the deadhead's light body armor. [Deadhead Melee 3, Vs Dodge 3+1] The remaining deadhead is as clumsy as the first, swinging and missing at Cale barehanded.
    Then the doors to the heavy transit elevator open, and you prepare to manage your own fight. That, however, doesn't happen. The elevator is empty. [Intuition 3] This feels like a trap, but everything feels like a trap these days. You have no idea whether it's wired to kill you the instant you step inside, or if God really has taken mercy on your poor souls.

---

Spoiler: Enemies, Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1
Health: 94/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 12/15
Weapon: Warped Ulnar Protrusion
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Henry and Paula, Short to Aaron, Medium to Cale

Deadhead 2
Health: 100/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 41/50
Weapon: Stun baton (12/50)
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Henry and Paula, Short to Aaron, Medium to Cale

Deadhead 3
Health: 100/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: None
Weapon: None
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Cale, Short to Aaron, medium to Paula and Henry

Deadhead 4
Health: 95/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 20/50
Weapon: Stun Baton (34/50)
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Cale, Short to Aaron, medium to Paula and Henry

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Second floor intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 
Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 28/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x3, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 11/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 96/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (15/30 | 45/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 65/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on September 11, 2012, 01:36:39 pm

Looks like i have a knife Backstab the deadhead hurting henry with,
before you ask, i wont use the gun that apparently rips the stuff in front of it apart

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 11, 2012, 02:17:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 11, 2012, 09:02:54 am

This flavor for a burst, or do you want to go full auto? (Burst gives you, on average, 4/6 chance to hit with a three bullet impact. [Max 5] Full auto will almost always hit, and have a five round impact average. [Max 10])

Full auto. I don't want to be zapped like Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 11, 2012, 03:02:37 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 11, 2012, 02:17:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 11, 2012, 09:02:54 am

This flavor for a burst, or do you want to go full auto? (Burst gives you, on average, 4/6 chance to hit with a three bullet impact. [Max 5] Full auto will almost always hit, and have a five round impact average. [Max 10])

Full auto. I don't want to be zapped like Dom.

It can't. You saw how much energy that used up, and the bot only has five charge left. The zapping trick was pretty much a one off. But, anyway, full auto it is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 11, 2012, 03:26:16 pm

Oh, I wasn't really paying attention when it used that energy.

But regardless of it having enough energy or not, I don't see how much my character would know how much it used.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 11, 2012, 04:03:15 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 11, 2012, 03:26:16 pm

Oh, I wasn't really paying attention when it used that energy.

But regardless of it having enough energy or not, I don't see how much my character would know how much it used.

Point, and congratulations on making Dominique even more frustrated.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 11, 2012, 04:22:59 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tarran Smith: 55+19-3 = 71
Dominique Wakeman: 66+4-3 = 67
Taric Sizier: 92+3-3 = 92

A. L.A.E Robot: 18+12-0 = 30

Quote from: Tarran on September 10, 2012, 08:01:15 pm

Fill the area where the bot is with Jormungandr bullets. Lots and lots of bullets.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 10, 2012, 07:41:54 pm

"Good shot, Tar! Let's move!" Dom yelled, going for the stairs. Once she crested the top, she was opening fire on that robot again - even if she had to shove Tarran out of the way to get a clear shot. It was good to finally have something to take out some frustration on, and it needed to die.

Taric follows and also opens fire on the bot.

   [Taric Dex 3] Taric is the fastest up the stairs, but he manages this feat with a singular gracelessness that renders him too off balance to get his light focused properly on the bot, let alone shoot it.
    Tarran, luckily being the right place at the right time, sets his Jormungandr to full-auto and fills the air with iron. [Fire control 5+1, nine bullets hit] (A. L.A.E Robot armor -2, -2, -1, -1, -1, -1, -1, armor destroyed.  HP -9, -10, -7, -10, -15, -9 (Kill), -13, -9, -14) The hail of small bullets tears the robot into shreds, ripping through the remains of its armored casing and tearing apart vital internal systems. The machine shorts out with couple of bright arcs, then smashes into the floor like an unbalanced statue.
   Dominique [dex 2+1] lumbers up the stairs, fueled by revenge and a desire for payback. This desire is somewhat stymied by the fact that Tarran already handily dispatched the offending piece of mechanical perfection, destroying an excellent and constructive outlet for Dom's frustration and nearly omnipresent aggression.

(Advanced L.A.E bot has been destroyed.)

---

Aaron White

   

Quote from: Ahra on September 11, 2012, 01:36:39 pm

Looks like i have a knife Backstab the deadhead hurting henry with,

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Group 1.
Aaron White 64+5-4= 65 (98)

Paula 63+3-1 = 65 (24)
Henry  14+6-4 = 16

Corrupted Deadhead 1 29-5 = 24
Corrupted Deadhead 2 49-5 = 44


Group 2.
Cale 47+6-4= 49

Corrupted Deadhead 3 85-5 = 80
Corrupted Deadhead 4 47-5 = 42

   Since your fight appears to be non-existent, you draw your knife and rush to the aid of the Henry and Paula. You'd defend Henry first (the most wounded), but the only person in any danger right now appears to be Paula. [Melee 1]  A host of maternal reminders about running with knives floods your mind as you trip while attempting to stab the deadhead attacking Paula. [Luck 4] Fortunately, you manage to avoid stabbing yourself, but you're too late to avoid a painful reunion with the floor.
   Paula attempts to speedload her pistol [dex 4], succeeding in time to put out another burst in the rough direction of the near deadhead. [Fire control 2, One bullet hits] (Deadhead 1 armor -1, Hp -4. Deadhead 2 armor -1) Most of the bullets from the machine pistol go completely wide, and the deadheads don't even seem fazed by the very few bullets that do strike them. Note to self: Get Paula a bigger gun.
   The deadhead that had seemed to contemplate Henry's earlier attempt to kill him attacks now, swinging his stun baton at your stomach. [Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 4+1] The weighted baton smashes into the floor, barely missing your ribs as you narrowly roll out of the way.
   The one with the spiky protrusion coming out of its arm turns its attention off Paula, possibly because she'll exhaust her supply of ammunition before she's able to scratch him, and instead works on stabbing your prone body. [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 3] You don't quite manage to roll out of the way of this one, and you're forced to grab it before it spikes you. [Str 6] You grab the warped growth with all of your strength and twist. [Deadhead end 3] The spike of bone breaks off in your hand, but the deadhead really doesn't seem that harmed by having it removed, merely confused.
   Henry, meanwhile, keeps focusing on trying to pull off a headshot with his rifle. [Quickshot 3+1-2] He misses again as the deadhead in question staggers a step forwards to further its quest to bludgeon your prone body.

   The barehanded deadhead that Cale is dealing with tries to wrap its hands around his throat, [Deadhead Melee 4 Vs Dodge 4+1] but Cale slips backwards far enough that the damaged cyborg just stumbles around stupidly.
    Cale raises his SMG while the deadhead is still recovering from missing, whipping the compact gun up to head level. [Quickshot 5+1-2] [Fire Control 5+1, five rounds hit] (Deadhead CPU -18 (kill), -20, -18, -20, -8) Five bullets tear the skull of the unarmored deadhead apart and send the rest of its body crashing to the floor.
   The other deadhead doesn't even stop trying to club Cale for a moment as its companion falls to the ground. [Melee 3 Vs Dodge 5] Another of its clumsy strikes misses as Cale continues to dance just outside of its reach.

(You are now holding a bone spike in your free hand)
(Deadhead 3 has been killed)

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Spoiler: Enemies, Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 1
Health: 90/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 11/15
Weapon: Warped Ulnar Protrusion
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Henry and Paula, Short to Aaron, Medium to Cale

Deadhead 2
Health: 100/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 40/50
Weapon: Stun baton (12/50)
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Henry and Paula, Short to Aaron, Medium to Cale

Deadhead 4
Health: 95/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 20/50
Weapon: Stun Baton (34/50)
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Cale, Short to Aaron, medium to Paula and Henry

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 68/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 80/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Simple Knife (2 lbs)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 29/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 0/15, .22 clips (15) x2, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (100/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 10/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 97/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (10/30 | 40/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 54/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 74/75
Stamina: 76/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle floor.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 100/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle tier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 11, 2012, 04:33:20 pm

"Take that!" Tarran stroke a pose for a split second, and then returned to a normal pose before anyone could notice that he had moved.

"Well, with that out of the way, does anybody have any particular want to go back to check James? Or should we just continue on?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 11, 2012, 06:53:38 pm

"Goddamnit." Dom kicked a random corpse. "Yeah, fine, let's go check on coma kid. We'll just drag him back down here with us; probably shouldn't be leaving him lying around anyway."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 11, 2012, 07:07:34 pm

Go check up on James the Coma Man. If he's still there, drag him down to the third level. With the help of others, of course.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 11, 2012, 07:16:05 pm

((AHAHAHAHA COMA MAAAAAAAN))
"You seem to be forgetting that this is my brain." James took his pistol and fired at the mold-arm, using his honed will to prevent any changes that the thing might try.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Zako on September 11, 2012, 07:19:31 pm

Ahra, it would be totally badass if you stab the deadhead that you took the bone from in the head with it's own weapon. STAB ET IN TH' EYE!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Ahra on September 12, 2012, 01:22:47 am

Quote from: Zako on September 11, 2012, 07:19:31 pm

Ahra, it would be totally badass if you stab the deadhead that you took the bone from in the head with it's own weapon. STAB ET IN TH' EYE!

Doing this

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: wolfchild on September 12, 2012, 03:15:03 am

Attempt to mechanically bypass the door, squad mates watch my 6

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 13, 2012, 04:30:52 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 11, 2012, 04:33:20 pm

"Take that!" Tarran stroke a pose for a split second, and then returned to a normal pose before anyone could notice that he had moved.

"Well, with that out of the way, does anybody have any particular want to go back to check James? Or should we just continue on?"

   [Cha 3+1] You strike a pose for a brief moment and reflect on just how badass you are. It doesn't exactly magnify your already magnum caliber magnificence, but it does serve as a nice complement. You break pose before anyone can actually notice that you're posing for nonexistent close-ups.
   To further disguise the fact that you're becoming a male model for appropriate rebel style, you quickly change the subject of the conversation onto James, noting that you should probably drag him down with you before something makes off with him.
    Again.

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Dominique Wakeman, Tarran Smith, Taric Sizier

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 11, 2012, 06:53:38 pm

"Goddamnit." Dom kicked a random corpse. "Yeah, fine, let's go check on coma kid. We'll just drag him back down here with us; probably shouldn't be leaving him lying around anyway."

Quote from: Tarran on September 11, 2012, 07:07:34 pm

Go check up on James the Coma Man. If he's still there, drag him down to the third level. With the help of others, of course.

Quote from: Crazier Is It?  (Incidentally, that is an anagram of Taric Sizier)

Elect to stay behind, scrap the bot, and then maybe hotwire a door or something.

   Tarran and Dominique end up trudging back up the stairs while Taric stays below with Jake to inspect the damaged robot. For Tarran and Dom things are uneventful, but that's what happens when you walk up two flights of stairs through a restaurant full of dead people just so you can check up on a coma patient. James is fine, as fine as he was when Dom set him down anyway. Dragging James' mostly dead body back down the stairs is also uneventful, sweaty and unpleasant, but uneventful. The only odd thing is that the unusual glow around James is getting worse, or at least brighter.
    [Mech 4+1-1] For Taric things are a bit better, though complicated by the fact that his light source weighs a ton and makes all the wires green wires. The basic makeup of the bot is straightforward, not precisely simple, but it seems to have been made for at least relatively easy repair work. [Luck 1] Unfortunately, Tarran's wild west display and the subsequent meltdown destroyed pretty much every vital component or useful piece of hardware in this machine. Fascist. Convincing a Technocrat Justice division requisition bureau to let you buy a new one would probably be easier than repairing this particular model.

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 12, 2012, 03:15:03 am

Attempt to mechanically bypass the door, squad mates watch my 6

   You start to work on bypassing the door. [Mechanical 2, Intuition 3+1, Dexterity 2, Luck 3  11/15] It's slow going, bungled by a couple rookie mistakes and one bad wrist twitch. [Mechanical 4+1, Intuition 2, Dexterity 4, Luck 3  25/15] A bit of deft handiwork near the end saves the job, but you still used a bit more out of your kit than you'd meant to.
   The door panel blinks a couple of times in confusion as it attempts to rationalize the fact that its locks are still engaged while you're opening it. [Luck 3] It turns off completely. Better, you suppose, than raising an alarm, but still irritating. Harry grumbles from behind you and pushes forward to move the door out of the way. [Str 4+1] Sliding the dead door open with impressive ease.
   The hallway continues on for a short distance, then splits into a starfish shaped set of paths. Doors line each of the paths as far as you can see, though if spacing and depth are any indication, these rooms are smaller than the rooms on the first floor. [Observation 3] You don't hear anything at all coming from inside the personnel rooms.

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Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 12, 2012, 01:22:47 am

Doing this (Stabbing deadhead in head with a piece of its own arm.)

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

 
Group 1.
Aaron White 59+5-4= 60

Paula 98+3-1 = 100 (double action)
Henry  54+6-4 = 56

Corrupted Deadhead 1 52-5 = 47
Corrupted Deadhead 2 76-5 = 71


Group 2.
Cale 54+6-4= 56

Corrupted Deadhead 4 40-5 = 35

   Paula [dex 3+1] manages to load yet another clip into her tiny pistol. The result is another predictably inaccurate spray of lead. [Fire control 5, four bullets hit each] Except without so much inaccuracy. (Deadhead 1 armor -2, -2, -2, -1. Hp -3, -4, -3, -1.) (Deadhead 2 armor -3, -1, -7, -1)  The small pistol continues to tear little holes in the mostly unarmored deadhead, dealing damage by virtue of sheer numbers.
   The armored deadhead, still completely unfazed by Paula's attacks, continues in its attempts to beat your head in with a stun baton. [melee 2 Vs  dodge 6] You masterfully roll out of the way, getting up enough momentum to try and stab it in the leg with your knife wielding hand. [Melee 1 Vs Dodge 4] [Luck 4] The swing goes completely wild and you end up hitting the deadhead's leg with your wrist, sending your knife spinning out of your hand.
   With your knife gone you're forced to use the only other melee weapon you have; the bone from the other deadhead's own arm. [Melee 6-2 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl 3] (Deadhead 1 armor -1, CPU -27 and kill) You rear up from the waist, reaching upwards and ramming the spike of bone through the deadhead's eye socket. Its head sparks, then it tumbles over backwards- a victim to one of history's most violent situps.
   Henry keeps on trying to get that great shot in, [quickshot 5+1+1-2] and this time he actually manages it. (Deadhead 2 armor -6, CPU -26 and kill.) Blood, bone, and formerly expensive electronics go flying as the antiquated rifle round holes out the remaining deadhead's skull.
   Paula, deprived of anything else to annoy with really tiny bullets, just reloads again.
   
  Across the room Cale turns his SMG on the last deadhead, [Quickshot 2+1-2] missing wildly but spectacularly.
  The deadhead continues its relentless, if very ineffective, attack. [Melee 2 Vs Dodge 3+1] Cale continues his effective, if repetitive, strategy of slipping just out of clubbing range.

(Deadheads 1 and 2 have been killed)
(Your simple knife is on the ground)

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 11, 2012, 07:16:05 pm

"You seem to be forgetting that this is my brain." James took his pistol and fired at the mold-arm, using his honed will to prevent any changes that the thing might try.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 18+0-0= 18
Blight: 6+5-0= 11
Shadow James: 41+0-0 = 41

Deranged Psionic Torturer and Acolyte of the Technocracy/Topless Tropical Waitress: 58+3-0 = 61

Sample 18: 81

   [Luck 3] The light changes subtly, an unsettling shift in shade that you can't exactly quantify. The degradation is subtle but still very noticeable. Of course, you've got a lot bigger things to worry about than funny light. Mainly crazy women with knives.
    The woman laughs at your words of defiance. "A Technicality. You own the building, but I'm the one who designed the architecture." With that, she throws the jagged knife at you. [Acolyte Quickshot 4 Vs Dodge 4] [Melee 4] The blade comes within a scant inch of burying itself into shoulder, and that scant inch is only provided when you parry the knife with your pistol. The knife, however, does not fall to the ground like any sensible weapon would in this circumstance. Instead it flies past you and starts arcing back around, homing back in on you. Not Cool.
    [Shadow soak 3] The you that's short an arm remains unconscious in the sand. Considering he just lost an arm to a combination of tugging and gunshot wounds, you'd say that's pretty good.
    You recover from parrying the knife enough to try and line a shot up. The waitress doesn't even try and dodge, she just smirks at you. [Quickshot 2] You pull the trigger early and the bullet digs a furrow in the sand behind the woman/severed arm combo. "Thou shalt not kill," she says mockingly, "particularly not if you keep shooting that poorly."
     Blight drops her rifle beside your shadow and takes a more direct approach, namely tackling the woman from the side. [Blight will 4 Vs will 5+1] She never makes it any nearer than you did when you tried to run for the cube. Her tackle ends with her plowing into the sand maybe six inches closer to the woman than she started.
 
(The knife will be coming at you from behind next turn)

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Turn Recap
Taric is inspecting
Tarran is on mostly morgue'd detail
Dominique helping tarran
Aaron is badass
Ashley is opening doors
James is missing

Paula really needs a better gun
Cale is prayin' and sprayin'
Henry is a headhunter

Harry is moving heavy objects
Jordan is covering Ash's back

Spoiler: Enemy, Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 4
Health: 95/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 20/50
Weapon: Stun Baton (34/50)
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Cale, Short to Aaron, medium to Paula and Henry

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 69/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 78/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 30/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 98/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 55/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x7 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle floor.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 109/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Second floor intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 
Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 120/200)
Stamina: 68/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 83/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Fists
Secondary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 16/18

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Tarran on September 13, 2012, 04:46:59 pm

Wait, up two sets of stairs? Wasn't the bot and I on the second (middle) floor?

"Well, I guess he's safe now. Anyway, back to business. Let's check out those drag marks."

Go back down to the third floor, and check the southwest door. Is it locked?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 13, 2012, 04:53:56 pm

Quote

Wait, up two sets of stairs? Wasn't the bot and I on the second (middle) floor?

Aye, but I believe I declared the fall to be at least twenty feet, and since these are spiral staircases that run from the top to the bottom it's doubly confusing. There aren't really sets at all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 13, 2012, 04:57:42 pm

Dom went up to the second floor and checked the door there that, if she remembered correctly, didn't appear to have any sort of opening mechanism. Maybe she could figure something out. Or if not, she could always break the damn thing down.

(So if I fail the Int roll... hmm... 29 stamina 5' slam on the door itself.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 13, 2012, 05:58:03 pm

"Let's try some of my architecture then." James attempted to morph the background to his old scanner's office- and make it in doing so so that the knife didn't exist.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2 Why Tarran should not give lessons in morality.
Post by: Draignean on September 13, 2012, 11:53:42 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 13, 2012, 04:46:59 pm

"Well, I guess he's safe now. Anyway, back to business. Let's check out those drag marks."

Go back down to the third floor, and check the southwest door. Is it locked?

    You and Dominique split up after depositing James' body on one of the couches on the bottom floor. She heads up higher to check on the mid-floor door, and you take a good long examination of the southwest door on the bottom floor. [Observation 4] It has no handle, this probably means its either one way, automatic, or whatever it needs to open doesn't require a slot. One way doesn't seem likely, judging from the drag marks, but all of the other options require power for the door to function. Considering that the door is lacking in power, you can't tell whether its locked or not.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 13, 2012, 04:57:42 pm

Dom went up to the second floor and checked the door there that, if she remembered correctly, didn't appear to have any sort of opening mechanism. Maybe she could figure something out. Or if not, she could always break the damn thing down.

   You leave Tarran and James at the bottom of the restaurant and head back up to the middle level, inspecting the door you passed earlier. [Observation 6] The door is an automatic, you can tell by the fingernail sensor set into the top. Under normal circumstances it would open the door to anyone or anything that the sensor could recognize from its database of cleared objects, but without any power running to it... It might as well be another part of the wall. Unless...
   You yell for Taric to abandon the aerated remnants of the robot and get over here. You might not know how to wire an external power source onto a door, at least not without some trial and error, but he might.

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Taric Sizier

Quote from: Support North Malden!

Help Dominique hotwire a restaurant

   With the robot as useless as a can of soda in zero-g, Dominique's request for you to splice power into a dead door seems like something you can spare the time for. [Mechanical 4+2-1] Normally the fact that the door is encased in metal and lacks any user interface would be a problem, but you, you're a genius. Mind over matter.
   You work from the sensor that Dom shows you. Prying it off is a bit difficult, but patching into the system it connects to is even more fun. Turning the sensor on isn't a big deal, but actually managing to get power running to the door, that's a bit harder. [Mechanical 3+1] You still manage to make it work, locking in one of your spare energy cells into the feed.
    The door powers on grudgingly, registers the two human beings standing in front of it, and opens.  A set of holographic symbols flicker slowly to life -simple caricatures of a man and a woman- as the rest of the door kicks on. You're almost certain that you just repaired a bathroom.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 13, 2012, 05:58:03 pm

"Let's try some of my architecture then." James attempted to morph the background to his old scanner's office- and make it in doing so so that the knife didn't exist.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 87+0-0= 87
Blight: 53+5-0= 58
Shadow James: 95+0-0 = 95

Deranged Psionic Torturer and Acolyte of the Technocracy/Topless Tropical Waitress: 90+3-0 = 93

Sample 18: 66

   [Shadow soak 4] Your shadows groans and rolls over. He's waking up, strange as that is here, but he still looks plenty groggy. It might be a bit before he can join in the festivities.
   The waitress steps forwards and punches you, seeming to ignore the strides of distance that used to separate you. [James Will 3 Vs Acolyte 3] [Melee 5+1 Vs Dodge 2] [Confirm Critical 5 Vs 1, Confirmed] [Brawl 4+1] (James Evan -56 Hp) Her tiny fist hits you in the chest before you can move, and it hits you like a freight train. Your feet lose contact with the sand, you're not sure for how long, but you know that your chest is a writhing mass of agony when you land.
   You wheeze out something, it might have been a retort once, but any words that it might have had are lost as they attempt to squeeze out around the knuckle shaped dent in your chest. [James Will 3 Vs Acolyte will 4] Things change for couple fractions of a second, and they change blissfully free of the mind-numbing sickness and pain that assaulted you the last time you tried this, but the changes vanish almost as quickly as they appear. You don't have long to mentally damn the woman, because this is the moment that her knife comes back around for another pass. [Melee 2 Vs Dodge 3] Thankfully you've got a good long lead on it, and stumbling painfully out of its way is more of an irritation than a real difficulty.
    [Blight will 3 Vs Acolyte will 2]  Mayb the waitress was distracted by watching you dodge a dive-bombing knife, but she lets something slip. Blight's hands were empty a second ago, and now they hold a ceramic ladle, mostly full of something silver and acrid. [Blight quickshot 4 Vs Acolyte dodge 2] Blight hurls the silver liquid onto the native woman, the range of the spatter making the attack all but impossible for the woman to dodge. The liquid seethes when it touches skin, something that must be quite uncomfortable when you're showing as much skin as the woman is. (Technocrat Acolyte Shadow -17 Hp, covered in acid for 3 turns)

(Shadow will wake up next turn if his roll is four or better)

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Spoiler: Enemy, James (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Acolyte Shadow
Health: 183/200
Armor: None
Weapon: None
Secondary: None
Status: Covered in Acid (3)
Range: Short to all

Flying Knife
Health: 10/10
Armor: None
Weapon: Itself
Status: Coming around for another pass (2)
Range: Mid to all

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle floor.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/135
Stamina: 118/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 64/200)
Stamina: 71/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Spoiler: NPC (James) (click to show/hide)

Blight
Health: 83/200
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Ceramic ladle (empty)
Secondary Weapon: Satyr Light Pistol 16/18

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on September 14, 2012, 12:00:40 am

James stumbled backwards, and tried to will forth an ORS, and then one of the shotguns he was familiar with. ...Things weren't looking too good, he had to admit.

((YYOWCH crits maaaaaaan))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 12:02:15 am

"Hey, Taric, come down here, I got a job for you!"

Wait for Taric. See if I can't find anything else interesting around where I am, without walking too far from the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 12:07:21 am

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 12:02:15 am

"Hey, Taric, come down here, I got a job for you!"

Wait for Taric. See if I can't find anything else interesting around where I am, without walking too far from the door.

Am I to assume this job is the same as the job I had him do for Dom? He's not quite an NPC yet, so I don't really like speaking for him out the turns. Just use him as you need to until I kill him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 12:08:29 am

Yeah, same job. What, is there something else he can do down here that you aren't talking about? ;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 12:12:34 am

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 12:08:29 am

Yeah, same job. What, is there something else he can do down here that you aren't talking about? ;)

Of course there is. I have absolutely no idea how the man became bored while playing a mechanic build.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Taricus on September 14, 2012, 12:16:37 am

When there isn't much things to rig up and such :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2012, 12:30:54 am

Dom headed into the bathroom - if that's what it was - with the intention of checking for survivors or, much more likely as it was probable the door had been locked for a year, bodies. If bodies were found, she planned to look for usable loot; afterward or if nothing was found, she'd take a moment to wash her hands and face.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 12:36:59 am

Quote from: Taricus on September 14, 2012, 12:16:37 am

When there isn't much things to rig up and such :P

Honest to God I expected you to go the Darths and Droids route and start stealing parts off the doors, the holo-emitters, the wallscreens, deadhead's brains, the stasis tanks, that little modeling station I mentioned way way back, the memory foam carpet (also way back) and pretty much everything that I didn't explicitly say "Strangely, this single object forms an integral part of the area's structure. It's removal, while seemingly inconsequential, would cause the room to collapse in on you."
I mean, for Frith's sake, you filled Saun's old helmet with ants. (which are now probably dead ants.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Zako on September 14, 2012, 12:45:00 am

Hey powder, just an idea here for your fight. Maybe you should stick to your character's strengths instead of trying to do difficult mental abilities?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on September 14, 2012, 04:01:30 am

Mop up the resistance aka charge and stab, thanks for the advice Zako :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on September 14, 2012, 05:49:41 pm

Quote from: Zako on September 14, 2012, 12:45:00 am

Hey powder, just an idea here for your fight. Maybe you should stick to your character's strengths instead of trying to do difficult mental abilities?

I actually get a bonus to will due to being a scanner, and trying to charge places hasn't been working out well so far. (The enemy has shown the ability to put the area into stasis after all, and powerful melee attacks)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 06:55:58 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 14, 2012, 05:49:41 pm

Quote from: Zako on September 14, 2012, 12:45:00 am

Hey powder, just an idea here for your fight. Maybe you should stick to your character's strengths instead of trying to do difficult mental abilities?

I actually get a bonus to will due to being a scanner, and trying to charge places hasn't been working out well so far. (The enemy has shown the ability to put the area into stasis after all, and powerful melee attacks)

Your melee attacks are the exact same power, she/it just got a great brawl roll and a crit. As to your will bonus, you get a +1 to your will stat, not to will rolls. As a scanner you're a walking lie detector, not a font of willpower.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on September 14, 2012, 06:57:58 pm

...Ah. Nevertheless, I'm making a gun and healing or else I'm gonna die.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 09:01:22 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 12:02:15 am

"Hey, Taric, come down here, I got a job for you!"

Wait for Taric. See if I can't find anything else interesting around where I am, without walking too far from the door.

   You call Taric away from Dominique as soon as he's done working on her project. Hopefully his technical expertise will be able to open this door as well and let you follow the trail. It might be a cold trail, but since Ash's team commandeered the last elevator that wasn't filled with very angry men in angrier armor, it's the only one you've got.
     [Observation 2] You examine the room around you while you wait for Taric to stroll your way, but this lowest level seems to be the most barren as well as the most undisturbed.
   
---

Taric Sizier

Quote from: A Sic Ritzier

Help poor Tarran, because he couldn't tie his shoes without tech-support

   You trudge back down the stairs to Tarran. Every inch of posture proclaims that you are a martyr to your profession, a brilliant man surrounded by helpless fools who get confused by calculators and toilet seats. [Mech 2+1-2] Well, er... Now that you've gotten a look at his problem, you think he might not be quite that much of a fool... This one lacks the thumbnail sensor that Dom's door possessed, and thus it lacks a viable route through the metal.
   Maybe the simple approach would be best here.
   "So...?" Tarran asks from behind you.
   "It's a door. It is closed," you reply, acting out each sentence to help Tarran understand. "Hit it with something heavy. Repeat until door is not closed."
---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2012, 12:30:54 am

Dom headed into the bathroom - if that's what it was - with the intention of checking for survivors or, much more likely as it was probable the door had been locked for a year, bodies. If bodies were found, she planned to look for usable loot; afterward or if nothing was found, she'd take a moment to wash her hands and face.

   You enter the formerly locked door cautiously, pausing briefly inside to consider another pair of doors. One is inscribed with the physical version of the holographic male character on the outer door, the other is inscribed with the female. You pick the women's first, mostly for convention's sake.
   [Observation 5] [Luck 5] There are dead bodies in here, but in a turn of events from the main restaurant, these are of the skeletally emaciated variety that you found in the gardens and in the chapel. Their manner of death, while probably horrible and long lasting compared to the other late denizen's of the restaurant, does mean that nothing had a chance to pick the bodies over.

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Edimmu Assault Rifle (A 17/20 | E 17/40, 17lbs)
Cerico Shotgun (2/8, 16lbs)

Medium Body Armor 88/100 (35lbs)
Light Body Armor 14/50 (25lbs)

.308 Gauss (20) x1
12 gauge shell ( x2
Energy cell (1/4) x1

Security Card: November

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 14, 2012, 04:01:30 am

Mop up the resistance

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Aaron White 52+5-4= 53

Paula 10+3-1 = 12
Henry  85+6-4 = 87
Cale 68+6-4= 70

Corrupted Deadhead 4 53-5 = 48

   Henry moves to Cale's aid first, firing off another round at the remaining deadhead's cranium. [3+1-2] It misses, but not by much.
   With his ammo running low, Cale picks the more economical offensive option; chop its head off with his combat blade. [Melee 4+1-2 Vs dodge 3] [Luck 3] The crudely fashioned blade just barely misses the deadhead's throat, cutting the air a half inch away as the deadhead executes a surprising amount of self-preservation and dodges.
   Meanwhile, [Dex 4] you pull yourself to your feet and manage to catapult yourself into a wobbly charge at the deadhead's flank. [Melee 4+1 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl 4] The bone spike serves you almost as well as your lost knife, punching a neat hole in the side of the clone's armor. It isn't exactly a fatal wound, but it's certainly a start. (Deadhead 4 armor -4, Hp -22)
   The deadhead whips its club sideways, switching its target to the one who's actually hurting it. [Melee 3 Vs Dodge 4] You duck the club and beat a short retreat, far enough to get out of its reach, but not so far that you can't step in and get a decent stab forwards.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 14, 2012, 12:00:40 am

James stumbled backwards, and tried to will forth an ORS, and then one of the shotguns he was familiar with. ...Things weren't looking too good, he had to admit.

   

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 37+0-0= 37
Blight: 71+5-0= 76
Shadow James: 80+0-0 = 80

Deranged Psionic Torturer and Acolyte of the Technocracy/Topless Tropical Waitress: 65+3-0 = 68

Sample 18: 100 (Double action)

   [Luck 1] The fight occupies most of your attention, but the familiar jet black tendrils spreading across the sky capture a decent portion of your attention. You can see out of the figment, into the seemingly endless darkness behind it. It doesn't seethe, it doesn't roil malevolently, it just spreads. The half-sphere of sky above your head feels like an eggshell, a cracking eggshell that happens to separate you from what might as well be the vacuum of space.
   [Shadow Soak 4] Your shadow opens his eyes abruptly, looking up at the dying sky uncomprehendingly. His head swings slowly to look at blight and the acid covered waitress, and thought finally sparks back into his eyes. Very angry thoughts. [Shadow Will 4 Vs Acolyte will 2+1] [Will 5] The woman, in addition to being covered in acid, catches fire. (Acolyte Hp -42) You've got to admit, you admire your lack of style when you're pissed.
   Blight rethinks her tackling strategy now that the waitress is on fire, you can't grab people who are on fire. Her pistol comes up almost immediately. [Quickshot 2] Blight misses the same as you did, though with a bit more excuse since her target is dancing a jig and on fire.
   There are no more menacing remarks from the possessed waitress, having been lit on fire and doused in acid has that effect- even on villains. [Acolyte A.Empathetics 5+1 Vs Blight will 3] (Confirm Critical 3 Vs 2, Critical confirmed) Blight vanishes. There's no warning or lasting impression, she just disappears. 
    You're a little preoccupied with your own possibly imminent death to worry about Blight right now, she's a big girl. [Will 5 Vs Acolyte will 4-1] With the waitress' attention spread thin you're able to slip around her defenses, creating a slim pack of ORS and a short barreled shotgun.
   [Luck 1] Reality degrades incredibly rapidly after the sky starts cracking. Colors begins to fade and blur, shading and definition start to lose meaning as reference points vanish, and the texture of the sand starts to feel less like individual grains and more like homogenous powder. The tendrils breeding across the sky start to curve down, in just a handful of seconds they're going to be touching the island.

(8 acid damage to the Acolyte)

---

Spoiler: Enemy, James (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Acolyte Shadow
Health: 133/200
Armor: None
Weapon: None
Secondary: None
Status: Covered in Acid (2)
Range: Short to all

Flying Knife
Health: 10/10
Armor: None
Weapon: Itself
Status: Coming around for another pass (1)
Range: short to all

Spoiler: Enemy, Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 4
Health: 73/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 16/50
Weapon: Stun Baton (34/50)
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Cale, Short to Aaron, medium to Paula and Henry

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 78/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 31/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 99/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle floor.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 103/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 64/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
(Dreamspace: Eldjötnar shotgun (A 4/4 | E 12/12))
(Dreamspace: ORS 3/3)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2012, 09:07:34 pm

Dom took off her chewed-up body armor and put on the medium set instead. Then she took both guns, all the ammo for them, put the Abassy back in its place, and wielded/reloaded the Cerico shotgun. Finally, she took the security card and headed into the men's bathroom to see what she could find there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 09:28:39 pm

Oh god, James is not in good shape right now. I really do hope that neither I nor Dom get nailed with what he's got if the fungus wins...



Wait around for Taric to decide what to do with the door. Don't interrupt him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2012, 09:46:11 pm

(He's got dream!ORS, he should use them. >.>)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 10:18:01 pm

I don't mean that his dreamguy is in bad shape. I mean his brain in general.

I.e fungus tentacles coming from the sky.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on September 14, 2012, 10:22:33 pm

Watching the sky morph, and figuring that the acolyte was the cause of it, James slapped the ORS on himself, and then shot at the mold-arm. At this point, it might be his only hope.
((double 1s. Yowch.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 10:54:30 pm

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 09:28:39 pm

Oh god, James is not in good shape right now. I really do hope that neither I nor Dom get nailed with what he's got if the fungus wins...

Oh, you don't need to worry terribly about that. Even if things got really bad, James died, and the fungus flowered, you wouldn't get the same brand. His was empathetically programmed to not kill him, yours would have no such compunctions.

Actually, never mind, worrying terribly about that might be a good idea.

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 09:28:39 pm

Wait around for Taric to decide what to do with the door. Don't interrupt him.

"Simple approach" means that you should probably break the door down.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2012, 09:46:11 pm

(He's got dream!ORS, he should use them. >.>)

I'm honestly not sure how effective that's going to be. His body isn't harmed in any meaningful way (damage in a dream regenerates almost instantaneously) so something meant to regenerate the body might not do a lot of good. We'll see how it turns out when he rolls for it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2012, 11:02:30 pm

(Powder, no offense, but if James dies and Tarran mentions he had brain fungus to her - since I'm pretty sure he told Tarran that, at least - Dom's Fuath'ing your body into an unrecognizable mass. >.>)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 11:31:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 10:54:30 pm

Oh, you don't need to worry terribly about that. Even if things got really bad, James died, and the fungus flowered, you wouldn't get the same brand. His was empathetically programmed to not kill him, yours would have no such compunctions.

Actually, never mind, worrying terribly about that might be a good idea.

Oh dear god.

Quote from: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 10:54:30 pm

"Simple approach" means that you should probably break the door down.

You put that in Taric's turn, and you didn't mention Taric saying anything to my character afterwards.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 02:16:02 am

Quote from: Tarran on September 14, 2012, 11:31:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 14, 2012, 10:54:30 pm

"Simple approach" means that you should probably break the door down.

You put that in Taric's turn, and you didn't mention Taric saying anything to my character afterwards.

He is, for all intents and purposes, an NPC. Since it makes you happy I'll put something in magical quotation marks, but since you can spontaneously cause him to run down stairs and do your bidding, we can safely assume that you can actually talk to him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 02:30:45 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 02:16:02 am

He is, for all intents and purposes, an NPC.

...Which means nothing for my concerns.

Quote from: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 02:16:02 am

we can safely assume that you can actually talk to him.

Dude, that's completely unrelated to the problem I brought up. I never complained about not being able to talk to him.



"I know that it's closed already, dude. I was asking about if you've managed to find a way to open it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 15, 2012, 02:32:49 am

(Read the turn again. He told you how to open it.

EDIT: And if you want a Slam I'll be down there next turn, I just wanna check the men's bathroom first and see if I luck out a second time. :D Also I'd offer you this assault rifle but you got too much crap on you to carry it...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 02:51:00 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 15, 2012, 02:32:49 am

(Read the turn again. He told you how to open it.

I read it again. How else would I think of a response?

He told me it was closed and to open something closed the brute force way to open it is to blow it up. But my character is asking something completely different. My character is asking if he made any progress on opening the door by messing with it, not how to open the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on September 15, 2012, 04:39:23 am

Charge, i love this bone spike

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 10:41:34 am

Quote from: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 02:30:45 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 02:16:02 am

He is, for all intents and purposes, an NPC.

...Which means nothing for my concerns.

It should. I don't do all the lines for NPCs and they act pretty much as extensions of the players. It means something because there is some amount of assumed dialogue, detailed below.

Quote from: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 02:30:45 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 02:16:02 am

we can safely assume that you can actually talk to him.

Dude, that's completely unrelated to the problem I brought up. I never complained about not being able to talk to him.

Again, no, not at all. Feel it safe to believe that if I specifically quote a statement of yours and reply to it, I am probably replying in a related manner. When you called him over I didn't put a single bit of actual dialogue in your turn, and the dialogue in your action only went as far as telling him you had a job for him, and yet, somehow, he came over there and did what you wanted. He didn't come down and spend twenty minutes asking what you wanted.

This follows the law of assumed NPC-PC dialogue. If two PC's are performing an action that generates public details (Something I write) then the amount of assumed dialogue is nil, otherwise it robs the PC's of their RP opportunities. However, if an NPC and PC are together and the NPC performs on action with public details, then we have some assumed dialogue. This to avoid the restatement of what has already been said, otherwise I have to A. Copy every single detail into everyone's different turn blocks, B. render every single detail anyone ever sees into dialogue instead of describing it, or C. double up and simultaneously describe everything while also having every PC/NPC in the game describe everything they're doing 24/7.

But, just for you, instead of you spending a turn doing something useful and advancing the plot, I'll humor you and you can spend a turn talking to Taric.

Quote from: Ahra on September 15, 2012, 04:39:23 am

Charge, i love this bone spike

You're too close to charge, just a plain old melee attack okay?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 15, 2012, 12:13:26 pm

(How big a Slam do you think it would take for me to knock it down? I'm thinking about twenty points when I get there.

EDIT: That's a rhetorical question, just something to talk about until I actually do it. ^^^; For those who forgot and don't feel like looking it up on the wiki, one point in a slam is two hundred pounds of force.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on September 15, 2012, 12:32:06 pm

plain old stabby stabby then?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 01:32:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 15, 2012, 12:13:26 pm

(How big a Slam do you think it would take for me to knock it down? I'm thinking about twenty points when I get there.

EDIT: That's a rhetorical question, just something to talk about until I actually do it. ^^^; For those who forgot and don't feel like looking it up on the wiki, one point in a slam is two hundred pounds of force.)

I would actually bump it up into the thirties, thirty to thirty-five. I seriously need to refine some of these calculations, my original force calculations were off by about an order of magnitude... But that's a discussion for another time.

Quote from: Ahra on September 15, 2012, 12:32:06 pm

plain old stabby stabby then?

Unless you want to go for an aimed attack, yes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 15, 2012, 01:34:25 pm

(35? O.o Well, I suppose I could manage that...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 03:14:18 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 10:41:34 am

I don't do all the lines for NPCs and they act pretty much as extensions of the players. It means something because there is some amount of assumed dialogue, detailed below.

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This follows the law of assumed NPC-PC dialogue. If two PC's are performing an action that generates public details (Something I write) then the amount of assumed dialogue is nil, otherwise it robs the PC's of their RP opportunities. However, if an NPC and PC are together and the NPC performs on action with public details, then we have some assumed dialogue.

The problem is you didn't give me any reason to assume Taric told me anything. No "Taric relays his ideas to back to Tarran", just "Maybe the simple approach would be best here" as if it was self-pondering.

This left me with two opposing choices: Assume Taric told me nothing and I should wait for him to speak to me, or assume Taric told me something and react however to that. The latter, to me, seemed more sensible, so I picked the latter.

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But, just for you, instead of you spending a turn doing something useful and advancing the plot, I'll humor you and you can spend a turn talking to Taric.

Hey, don't blame it all on me, you're the one who chooses to respond to dialog inside turns rather than outside. If you responded outside of turns, neither I nor you would have to wait several turns for a conversation to get done. In addition, it's your fault for making Taric respond mostly inappropriately to a simple question.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Taricus on September 15, 2012, 03:43:41 pm

Hey, would you have prefered me making a snarky comment and actually misleading you about the door? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 03:59:42 pm

Yes, because then you would be doing something rather than being an NPC.

More seriously, also yes. Then we wouldn't have had trouble with assuming what you've said.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Taricus on September 15, 2012, 04:02:35 pm

What if I said the same thing Draig did? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 04:13:17 pm

Same thing, then I would an even more valid reason to respond how I'm responding right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on September 16, 2012, 04:52:13 am

Just stab, if i do something that can be 2 ways of doing it, choose the less complicated so that i dont slow things down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 16, 2012, 08:25:55 am

Quote from: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 03:14:18 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 15, 2012, 10:41:34 am

I don't do all the lines for NPCs and they act pretty much as extensions of the players. It means something because there is some amount of assumed dialogue, detailed below.

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This follows the law of assumed NPC-PC dialogue. If two PC's are performing an action that generates public details (Something I write) then the amount of assumed dialogue is nil, otherwise it robs the PC's of their RP opportunities. However, if an NPC and PC are together and the NPC performs on action with public details, then we have some assumed dialogue.

The problem is you didn't give me any reason to assume Taric told me anything. No "Taric relays his ideas to back to Tarran", just "Maybe the simple approach would be best here" as if it was self-pondering.

Allow to me to set you a scene. You and Taric down the bottom, it's dark as hell, but you can still see his face both by your own abilities and the reflected light of his rigged flashlight. You've asked him to investigate a door, and he has, up till now, replied with the same stuck up "brainier than thou" attitude he had always given you. But when he gets to the door, nothing happens, nothing at all. He just stands in front of the metal barrier, perhaps suddenly looking mildly confused by the problem or perhaps chagrined that he may have to admit that there is nothing he can do. Tarran is still standing beside him, and if he's like any normal human being then he's going to be watching something that he commanded be done- particularly when there's nothing else to do.

Unless Tarran has the social skills of cavern dweller, completely in contradiction with his character to date, he should be able to read more than a little just from Taric's expression and body language. That is assuming that you're deciding to ignore the rule of assumed dialogue.

Quote from: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 03:14:18 pm

This left me with two opposing choices: Assume Taric told me nothing and I should wait for him to speak to me, or assume Taric told me something and react however to that. The latter, to me, seemed more sensible, so I picked the latter.

No, you picked the former of the choices. You chose to wait for Taric to say something. If you had assumed that he said something then we would not be having this lovely conversation.

Quote from: Tarran on September 15, 2012, 03:14:18 pm

Hey, don't blame it all on me, you're the one who chooses to respond to dialog inside turns rather than outside. If you responded outside of turns, neither I nor you would have to wait several turns for a conversation to get done. In addition, it's your fault for making Taric respond mostly inappropriately to a simple question.

Yes, I choose to write a player's dialogue only when they have an action to back it up. However, if you choose to waive this rule for Taric then I would gladly waive it for you as well. It really would speed things along greatly if I wrote all the dialogue for my players, inside and outside the turns... I believe it was Serious who requested the brokeback mountain scene, wasn't it? 
If that didn't put a slow feeling of dread in your stomach, then you really need to sit down and consider what you're saying. I don't write out of turn dialogue for players, period. Why? Because out of turn dialogue is the only real RP freedom you have, I don't know your character and I'm not psychic, thus I will inevitably write bad dialogue for your character.

Secondly, and the more darkly funny to me, you never asked a question. You made an action with no dialogue and then whinged when the retroactive turn change I made didn't completely satisfy your whims. In character, Taric has never been helpful or appropriate towards you, never. So, basically, you're blaming me for not giving you an answer that would violate a character's personality in reply to question that you never asked except in meta, and you the reason you're doing this is because you're such a hardcore RP separation of player and character kind of guy? If that is my fault, well, I think I can live it.

I am growing tired of humoring you. If other players felt the same way I would feel differently, but this is the third time, at least, that we have engaged in this kind of argument while those other than myself have attempted to reason with you on the side.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 16, 2012, 03:18:47 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 16, 2012, 08:25:55 am

Allow to me to set you a scene. You and Taric down the bottom, it's dark as hell, but you can still see his face both by your own abilities and the reflected light of his rigged flashlight. You've asked him to investigate a door, and he has, up till now, replied with the same stuck up "brainier than thou" attitude he had always given you. But when he gets to the door, nothing happens, nothing at all. He just stands in front of the metal barrier, perhaps suddenly looking mildly confused by the problem or perhaps chagrined that he may have to admit that there is nothing he can do. Tarran is still standing beside him, and if he's like any normal human being then he's going to be watching something that he commanded be done- particularly when there's nothing else to do.

Then this is another problem: You didn't manage to convey this scene to me as you didn't provide enough details, for me. As I saw it, my character continued searching for stuff while Taric was working on the door, meaning his head would be 180 or so degrees in the other direction in my idea of what happened.

But thank you for clarifying things.

Quote from: Draignean on September 16, 2012, 08:25:55 am

No, you picked the former of the choices. You chose to wait for Taric to say something. If you had assumed that he said something then we would not be having this lovely conversation.

Yeah I made a mistake there.

Quote from: Draignean on September 16, 2012, 08:25:55 am

Yes, I choose to write a player's dialogue only when they have an action to back it up. However, if you choose to waive this rule for Taric then I would gladly waive it for you as well. It really would speed things along greatly if I wrote all the dialogue for my players, inside and outside the turns... I believe it was Serious who requested the brokeback mountain scene, wasn't it? 
If that didn't put a slow feeling of dread in your stomach, then you really need to sit down and consider what you're saying. I don't write out of turn dialogue for players, period. Why? Because out of turn dialogue is the only real RP freedom you have, I don't know your character and I'm not psychic, thus I will inevitably write bad dialogue for your character.

I... don't see how you're getting "Write dialogue for everyone" out of "Respond as soon as possible instead of waiting a turn".

Quote from: Draignean on September 16, 2012, 08:25:55 am

Secondly, and the more darkly funny to me, you never asked a question.

Not at the start: That was before you clarified things. So it shouldn't be a surprise.

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You made an action with no dialogue

Because at the time I assumed Taric said nothing, and my character didn't want to interrupt him.

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and then whinged when the retroactive turn change I made didn't completely satisfy your whims

I'm not looking for complete satisfaction, I'm looking for something that gives my character information he wants. What he got was an option, but no information.

Regardless, the only reason I complained is because you complained about/insulted me on how I'm spending my turn. And even there it served mostly as a point rather than complaint. I did not complain about it at all elsewhere. And if it wasn't due to what seems like wroth from you, I wouldn't even have a problem with it at all as I know well that Taric is an ass.

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In character, Taric has never been helpful or appropriate towards you, never.

You have a point there. But I'm not sure I ever really challenged it.

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I am growing tired of humoring you. If other players felt the same way I would feel differently, but this is the third time, at least, that we have engaged in this kind of argument

It could have been avoided entirely and can be avoided in the future if you chose to tell me how things worked out in your mind instead of telling me the mechanics of the game, and responded directly to my concerns without insulting me. Most notably at your second response. You could have just said "Taric did tell your character, we assume dialogue between NPCs and players". And I would have gone "Oh, you should have made that a little clearer" and chances are that would be that, maybe with a minor amount of neutral quibbling about me complaining about minor things and you smashing my quibbles.

But instead you went to tell me what I already knew: "Taric is an NPC". I then said that it does not address what I'm asking, then you then insult me on how I use my turns after telling me in excessive detail about how things work, which to me looked like an attempt to lesser me. Which made me feel inclined to continued the argument further when there would have been a decent chance that I would have decided that that was that and stopped.

Anyway, I'm perfectly willing to be done if you want to be done. You should have told me earlier. There are many things I am and am not, but I'm pretty sure I am someone who listens to other people's wishes.

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while those other than myself have attempted to reason with you on the side.

Serious' post wasn't reasoning, just saying that I should reread the post. Which I did. Taric's two posts were jokes/mostly unrelated questions.



"Do you have any explosives or heavy weapons?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 16, 2012, 05:59:08 pm

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Anyway, I'm perfectly willing to be done if you want to be done. You should have told me earlier. There are many things I am and am not, but I'm pretty sure I am someone who listens to other people's wishes.

False humility does not suit you. If this was true then you would have accepted the facts within the first four posts between us, as it is you're doing a remarkable job of dissecting a post to reply to it outside of any possible context. I'm done with it. I am here for release, some fun, and couple people who I enjoy talking to, that's it. Arguing with you is draining, stupid, pointless until you get a few more years on you (this is not demeaning, do not take it as such), and makes running this game about as much fun as my job. You're on your own. I wash my hands of this damn thing.

I'm taking a break from bay 12, I have work that can use the time from it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: ArchAIngel on September 18, 2012, 05:26:06 pm

Hang on, does that mean NO D22? This has been something i check daily for another episode of someone screwing up hilariously! :( :( :(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: killerhellhound on September 18, 2012, 11:44:20 pm

Quote from: ArchAIngel on September 18, 2012, 05:26:06 pm

Hang on, does that mean NO D22? This has been something i check daily for another episode of someone screwing up hilariously! :( :( :(

or winning hilariously mental porn attack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: wolfchild on September 19, 2012, 05:34:48 am

Explore furthur

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: werty892 on September 21, 2012, 01:11:18 pm

IT TOOK MONTHS
MOOOOONTHS

OF READING ON AND OFF

BUT I HAVE FINISHED READING DEV 22
ALL 500 GLORIOUS PAGES

(http://mag.racked.eu/cimage/i128/Achievement++get%21/Read+Deviation-22/mca.png)

tl;dr posting to watch

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 22, 2012, 09:57:56 am

Quote from: ArchAIngel on September 18, 2012, 05:26:06 pm

Hang on, does that mean NO D22? This has been something i check daily for another episode of someone screwing up hilariously! :( :( :(

No, it means that I took a work week off so I could cool down and catch up on some things that I'd ordinarily have to trade sleep for. Don't worry, I've worked on this for too long to leave.


Tarran, I like you, you remind of me, but I meant what I said. I'm not going to argue points with you again, it takes too much of my unfortunately limited time and energy. Instead I ask you to consider this. My job as a GM is exclusively to tell you what you cannot do. I tell you a wall is there so you can't run that way, I tell you that a door is locked so you have to find a way to open it, anything I tell you is said with the intent of narrowing down your possible options. Occasionally I'll through in a suggestion or a hint to an easy solution when you get a good roll, but that is more the exception than the rule. Your job as a player isn't to limit yourself, it's to find ways to push limits creatively. Wolfchild hacking the Shifting Man's signal through a wallscreen is the perfect example. I never said that could be done, in fact I hadn't even considered it, but more importantly, I never said it couldn't be done.
Separation of character and player is a good thing, but it can be taken it too far. Take a look at how any of the great GM/players go through their games, Dwarmin, IronyOwl, SC, DigitalHellhound, Gat, Piecewise, and learn from that.

Do not dissect this into soundbytes and reply to each individually. Just think about it.

Anyway, it's a Saturday night and I'm feeling alright. Let us step back in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 22, 2012, 12:15:27 pm

Tarran Smith

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"Do you have any explosives or heavy weapons?"

   Taric shrugs. "Nada, at least not any that I would break down a door with. The only heavy weapon I have is in my pa-"
   You raise a hand to cut him off before he completes the joke. Honestly, he's the only person you know that would make a sex joke in the current circumstances.  The trouble is that you don't have many better options. There's the Ichneumon, though that would just a make a hole in the door, and your fists, which admittedly have done their fair share of demolition work.
   [Observation 3] You hear a something unusual from above you, but you can't narrow it down further than unusual. It sounds like a woman swearing into a waterfall, but that's impossible.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 14, 2012, 09:07:34 pm

Dom took off her chewed-up body armor and put on the medium set instead. Then she took both guns, all the ammo for them, put the Abassy back in its place, and wielded/reloaded the Cerico shotgun. Finally, she took the security card and headed into the men's bathroom to see what she could find there.

    These guys aren't going to need them, and you can never have too many guns. First you take off your own body armor and switch for the better body armor on the shotgun wielding corpse. It might not be clean, but it's going to be a lot more effective than your old suit. Then you take the lot of the weapons, holstering your Abassy and juggling guns until you've got the new assault rifle on your back and the Shotgun reloaded and in hand. After you've got everything together, you grab the security card and stick it where you won't lose it.
    You exit the women's after you've finished looting the dead, taking an immediate turn so you can take a look into the men's. Finding that kind of trove again might not be likely, but it's worth a shot. [Observation 2] [Luck 1] The door to the men's room seems to be stuck, not locked, you can feel it moving slightly when you tug, but it's definitely resisting. [Strength 4+1] You plant your feet and haul, wrenching the door halfway open in one titanic effort.
    A wall of water, packed to the ceiling, seems to hesitate for a second on the other side of the door. Then it comes crashing out of the bathroom in a wave of liquid that's probably been steadily building since the people in this restaurant bit it. [Soak 2+1] You stagger backwards as the torrent of liquid continues to gush out of the half open door. You barely manage to keep your feet, but the wave knocks you back to the door that Taric hacked open. Water continues to flow out of the bathroom, obscenity continues to flow out of you.
   Tarran is probably going to notice the small waterfall that's about to go upside his head, and he'll probably have questions.

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Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 15, 2012, 04:39:23 am

Charge

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Aaron White 68+5-4= 69

Paula 35+3-1 = 37
Henry  10+6-4 = 12
Cale 32+6-4= 34

Corrupted Deadhead 4 73-5 = 68

   
   You lunge forwards for another quick stab with your bone spike. [Melee 1] [Luck 5] You overextend, and for a moment it looks like the Deadhead is going to get a free shot at your ribs, but you manage to get a foot under your momentum and turn a bad miss into a potential backhand. [Melee 1] It doesn't work out quite that well. You throw yourself further off balance, except now your legs are too twisted beneath you to be of any real use as stabilizers. [Deadhead melee 2 Vs Dodge 5+1-1] Had the deadhead been anything but a mindless hulk with serious skin problems, you might have been in trouble, but as it is you're able to get out of the way via a thoroughly ungraceful method of hopping and sliding. 
   The deadhead, confused by your St. Vitus dance, attacks you again. [Melee 1] [Luck 3] Missing wildly and letting you slip in with an opportunistic stab. [Aaron Melee 3 Vs Deadhead Dodge 4] You're still off balance from your own attempted attack run, and you aren't quite fast enough to get that spike in before the deadhead withdraws.
   Paula, her weapon too dangerous to attempt to use when both you and Cale are engaging in close combat, retrieves your lost knife instead of opening fire.
   Cale attacks the deadhead from behind, eschewing the fancy strikes for a straight stab. [Melee 3+1 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl 3] The crude blade only glances along the deadhead's side, cutting armor but drawing little blood. (Deadhead Armor -3, HP -12)
   Henry, no longer burdened by having a deadhead within striking distance, takes his time to line up a shot. Aiming carefully in on the remaining deadhead while you and Cale tie it up in melee.

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 19, 2012, 05:34:48 am

Explore further

   You lead Jordan and Harry down into the hub of the starfish shaped halls. Each of the arms extends for quite some distance, terminating sharply with a dead wall at the end of each arm. Each arm has thirteen rooms on each side, five arms and a bit of math gives it one-hundred and thirty rooms. Assuming you could clear each room in three minutes, and the three of you split up to bring your effective search speed to one minute per room, it would still take more than two hours to clear this place. An amount of time that you can't afford to just sink, and that's just for a sweep and clear.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 14, 2012, 10:22:33 pm

Watching the sky morph, and figuring that the acolyte was the cause of it, James slapped the ORS on himself, and then shot at the mold-arm. At this point, it might be his only hope.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 53+0-0= 53
Blight: 34+5-0= 39
Shadow James: 91+0-0 = 91

Deranged Psionic Torturer and Acolyte of the Technocracy/Topless Tropical Waitress: 80+3-0 = 83

Sample 18: 34

   Your shadow, not content with partially incinerating the woman, throws a one armed punch. From twenty feet away. [Will 2 Vs Will 4] His hand stops in mid air, held to inaction by the woman's will. "Get the box!" Your double yells, straining to move his fist an inch against the invisible binds.
   The waitress, still covered in acid, smiles at your shadow contemptuously. I brought you into this world," her fist clenches at her side, mimicking the shadow's fist that she holds still. "And I can take you out of it." [Acolyte will 1 Vs James Will 2] Something slips strangely, a screen blip that encompasses the world. The woman freezes, her own fist stopped in mid-air. Had the battle not been deadly serious, the scene would have been comical. A topless waitress, covered in silver goo, and a one armed version of you with enough sand and grime on him that he strongly resembles a mite, both caught cold in the action of throwing a punch at a target that they couldn't possibly hit.
   You take the frozen moment to place an ORS tablet on your flesh. None of the damage you've taken has lasted beyond a few seconds, [luck 3] but the ORS sinks in slowly anyway. It doesn't feel like it's taking its full effect, but at least it'll be something. (Dreamspace HP +5) That done, you turn your gun on the waitress, or rather her back. [Quickshot 5-2+1] The shotgun is hardly a precision tool, but you do a fine job of getting it aimed down on her frozen body. For a moment, there is something like fear in her eyes. (Hp -15, -10, -11, -7, -9, -15) The blast sends her to the ground, knocking her out of the Mexican standoff between her and your Shadow.  She starts to get back up again, but the flying knife coming around for another pass prevents you from watching. [Knife Melee 2 Vs Dodge 4] You duck the blade again, rolling to the side before it perforates your liver.
   [Blight Str 3, End 3+1, Int 3, Will 1, Luck 2. 13/50]
   [Luck 3] The jet black tendrils touch down, spreading over the island and completely occluding whatever they touch. The nearest is a pillar of darkness spreading through the ocean, maybe fifteen from the shore. Another, many times farther away, pierces through the forest, and one a few hundred feet down the beach devours sand. This is only going to get worse.
 

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Turn Recap
Tarran is Hearing things
Taric can nail a six inch spike through a board with his
Dominique is learning that karma is a bitch
Ashley is learning that there were an awful lot of people here at one point
Aaron is dancing the fail flail jig
James is gunning boss' down

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy, James (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Acolyte Shadow
Health: 59/200
Armor: None
Weapon: None
Secondary: None
Status: Covered in Acid (1)
Range: Short to all

Flying Knife
Health: 10/10
Armor: None
Weapon: Itself
Status: Coming around for another pass (2)
Range: short to all

Spoiler: Enemy, Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Deadhead 4
Health: 62/100 (CPU 15/15)
Armor: 13/50
Weapon: Stun Baton (34/50)
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Melee to Cale, Short to Aaron, medium to Paula and Henry

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 78/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 31/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 99/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle floor.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 103/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 98/100
Charge: 98/150
Carried Weight: 101/200
Attire: Plain gray under-armor padding. [10lbs] Heavy Combat Armor, 74/150. [45lbs]
Inv:
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

Arc implants, Planerian Implants
 Stormcrow implants
 Javelin Implants, Duelist Implants

Status: Second floor intersection.

Spoiler: Companions (Ashley) (click to show/hide)

 
Harry Nakamuno
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Slightly more than half Charged.
Description: 6'3", weighing three-hundred and fifty pounds Harry is the frontline muscle. Generally calm but a man who dislikes doing nothing, slow to anger he's been friends with Jordan since the Conclave gained their freedom.
Personality Complication: Just cause. Harry Believes in the work he does, and he believes hard. He won't hesitate to put a hole through anything in the way of his duty.
Skills: Melee 2, Soak 2, Brawling 2, Marksman 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 3
 Staggershock implants,
 Aegis implants, Lazarus implants
 Samson Implants, Duelist Implants
Equipment: Heavy Combat Armor 52/150, Wolfkin SMG 9/18, Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), .50 cal drum clips x3,Advanced medical kit [1/5], Thermal Paste (1), energy cell x2


Jordan Grey
Health: Slightly Damaged
Charge: Almost Full
Description: 5'9'' Jordan is a slender blond man with the red scraggle of beard perpetually encroaching on his chin. Part of his memories were lost during translation, and all hope of recovering them lost in the second battle. His name is a combination of earth history and the book Grey's anatomy. His medical expertise remains intact along with his sarcasm and combat skills, but most of the rest of his life is hazy.
Personality complication: Hatred, he might not show it much of the time but Jordan holds a grudge against the... thing that robbed of the chance to ever recover his memories. He is determined to kill it, if it's the last thing he ever does.
Skills: Mechanics 2, Marksman 2, Dodging 3,
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 3
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6
Javelin implants,
 Spider implants, MD. Ande Suite
 Toxicology and hazard recog, Arc implants
Equipment: Combat Armor 76/100, Laelaps Laser rifle 3/12 (15lbs), Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs), energy cell x3, ORS pack 3/3, HE grenade (1).

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 28/75 (Dreamspace HP 69/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
(Dreamspace: Eldjötnar shotgun (A 4/4 | E 12/12))
(Dreamspace: ORS 3/3)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly. Regenerating 3 DHp per turn. (3)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 22, 2012, 01:13:26 pm

"Hmm..."

Kick the door repeatedly. But only use the bottom of my foot: don't slam the front into the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on September 22, 2012, 03:21:18 pm

As the tendrils ate the land, and the fighting around him was stopped, although that might be ending, James ran for the holocube, outright sprinting for it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on September 22, 2012, 04:02:05 pm

Oh God... The fail jig, good to have ya back Drain- Draignean

Go for the Knees

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 23, 2012, 09:34:33 pm

Dom frowned, waited to make sure the water was done being a prick, and entered the room. Likely it was nasty as hell; there were probably watersoaked corpses and shit all in there and that was going to be disgusting, but she felt she needed to check anyway. For one thing, she wasn't going to wimp out, and she was sure if she could something useful for Tarran the whole 'maintenance hatch' incident would probably blow over.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 26, 2012, 08:03:04 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 22, 2012, 01:13:26 pm

"Hmm..."

Kick the door repeatedly. But only use the bottom of my foot: don't slam the front into the door.

   You square up to the door, cricking your neck and shooing Taric out of the way as you prepare to batter down a steel door with your foot. [Melee 3] [E/O 4] [P.Kinetics 4+2] You slam your heel into the door repeatedly, each impact seeming feather light to you, and each impact bringing fresh moans of tortured metal.
   [Door Endurance 1 (Bonus negated)] The door bends horribly around the third heel smash, and you drive it off its track entirely with a heavy sidekick. The door grinds loudly and pops as it snaps free, slamming into the floor on the other side like a metal girl-scout in a heavyweight boxing match. 
   Normally, you'd try to get a look in the room that you just opened up, but the sound of water splashing down in waves interrupts you before you're able to see anything more than a vague outline of the out-of-sight part of the restaurant. You turn, surprisingly unsurprised to find a pair of small waterfalls pouring down from the second tier. It's sort of pretty, the walkway divided flow glittering in the light of Taric's converted weapon, but it probably means something has gone wrong with Dominique.
   You call out to Dom over the noise from the waterfall, ignoring the bits of food and broken bodies that are now floating past your ankles. Her response is muffled, but the gist of it is that everything's fine. You shrug. If she isn't worried, there probably isn't anything to worry about, though it is good timing that you managed to open up the door down here before rising water started to be a problem for the coma kid.
   The freshly opened door, or rather, the space behind the door, receives your attention again when you're sure that nothing major is wrong upstairs. What you can see is pretty common, massive stasis tanks for food storage as well as a veritable cornucopia of preparation devices. [Observation 4] The rapidly running water is starting to wash away the trail, but you can tell it turns left once it enters the prep rooms.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 23, 2012, 09:34:33 pm

Dom frowned, waited to make sure the water was done being a prick, and entered the room. Likely it was nasty as hell; there were probably watersoaked corpses and shit all in there and that was going to be disgusting, but she felt she needed to check anyway. For one thing, she wasn't going to wimp out, and she was sure if she could something useful for Tarran the whole 'maintenance hatch' incident would probably blow over.

    You brace up against the wall and wait the water out. It's soggy, cold, and does a great deal to kill the joy of the windfall in the women's bathroom. [Soak 4+1] You stand fast in the current, physically unperturbed by the mass of water and mercifully unidentifiable objects that come rushing by you.
   As soon as the flow gets low enough, you start slogging into the men's bathroom, mentally predicting all manner of nastiness. The ancient corpse that you have to unjam from the door before you can get in does nothing to prove you wrong. Inside, the bathroom is a mess of floating bits of garbage and sunk bits of garbage. The efficiency sinks that line the near wall of the bathroom have been shot to hell, part of a long line of gunfire scoring the runs across the wall and up into the ceiling. Water streams from the broken sinks in thin but powerful flows. [Int 3] The fact that they're still running means something, but you can't quite put your finger on it right now- standing hip deep in broken bits of person has that effect. The bodies, and there appear to be three, have been so damaged that it's impossible to tell what killed them. A quick trawl of the bottom finds one of their guns, a short assault rifle similar to the one Ashley uses, but water damage has wrecked it the same way it has wrecked everything else in here.
    This bathroom is a total loss, unless you happen to need a near endless supply of recycled water.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 22, 2012, 04:02:05 pm

Go for the Knees

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Aaron White 87+5-4= 88 (34)

Paula 86+3-1 = 88 (59)
Henry  80+6-4 = 82
Cale 88+6-4= 90

Corrupted Deadhead 4 11-5 = 6

   Cale swings his blade around for another heavy chop, [Melee 2+1 Vs Dodge 3] [Melee 5+1] only to have the deadhead block the blade with its stun baton. Cale retorts by punching the deadhead while both his hands are still wrapped around the blade. [Brawl 5] The unexpected attack knocks the deadhead back a step, letting Cale complete his overhanded chop without obstruction. (Deadhead armor -3, Hp -34)
   Paula darts across the room, your knife in her hands, and tries to drive it doublefisted into the deadhead's back. [Melee 4 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl 2] The result is a little shy on driving force, but she's not exactly the type for main force. (Deadhead armor -2 Hp -12)
   With Paula sticking pointy bits of metal in its back, and Cale sticking pointing bits of metal in its front, you drive your bone spike at the back of one of its knees for the takedown. [Melee 3-2 Vs Dodge 2] The deadhead is still staggering about too much for you to get in a solid swipe, and your attack just grazes the armor harmlessly.
   Henry, meanwhile, takes the shot that he's been lining up. [Marksman 4+1-2] The deadhead's skull explodes as the bullet burrows through its temple. It falls to the floor woodenly, the motion yanking the knife out of its shoulder blades in the process. He might be a pain in the ass to carry, and a bit of a downer in social situations, but you're glad you saved Henry and his skill with the rifle. (Deadhead armor -2 CPU -28 and kill) 
 
   All four of you pant for a bit, wordlessly taking in the joy of having not been beaten to death with clubs. The rhythmic sound of approaching feet, though, cuts a big inroad through your break.
    "That's the security team coming," Paula says, flipping your knife back over to you. "We have to move."
    Cale's head jerks up, a look of injustice painted across his face. "I thought this was the security team!"
    "Have you ever seen deadheads that looked like this?" Paula asks, kicking one of the deadheads as her voice rises in a mix of frustration and fear. You have to admit, you haven't seen deadheads as... damaged as these. The bone spike that jutted from the arm of the one you stabbed through the eye, the strangely hard flesh of another, the warped body structure, none of it looked like any sort of deadhead you'd seen before. The basics were right, the same clone body that you're familiar with, the same clothes, but everything else is dead wrong.
    "I don't know, maybe it's the clone version of psoriasis!" Cale shoots back without any conviction other than mad hope.
    Curiously, though all the other elevators have closed back up, the middle elevator, the large one that held nothing, still stands open.
 
---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 22, 2012, 03:21:18 pm

As the tendrils ate the land, and the fighting around him was stopped, although that might be ending, James ran for the holocube, outright sprinting for it.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 21+0-0= 21
Blight: 2+5-0= 7
Shadow James: 54+0-0 = 54

Deranged Psionic Torturer and Acolyte of the Technocracy/Topless Tropical Waitress: 88+3-0 = 91

Sample 18: 1

   The waitress picks herself off the ground slowly. Most of her face, part of the flesh along her ribcage, and a chunk of her thigh is missing now, not to mention the layer of acid burns. The regeneration that instantly patches over your wounds, if not their damage, seems to be a trait that she does not possess. Unfortunate, this visible damage seems to have no more effect than deeply pissing her off. [Will 2+1 Vs James Will 6] That, however, does her no good. She dashes for your shadow, but the same lengthening of space that she pulled on you now happens to her, making her dash as amusing as it is pointless.
    Your shadow, [Will 5 Vs Acolyte will 2+1] however, suffers from no such problem as he walks over to her, raising his remaining fist to stove her head in. [Melee Melee 5 Vs Dodge 1] [Brawl 6+1] His fist smashes into her burned head, tearing away what remained of her clinging flesh and slamming her back into the sand. On normal circumstances you'd feel bad about beating up a woman, but you're pretty sure this isn't really a woman. (Acolyte Hp -45)
    With the waitress on the ground again you take your cue to run like hell for the cube. [Will 3 Vs Will 3-1] [Dex 5] You clear the distance in a quick dash, snatching up the cube and holding it expectantly. It occurs that you don't know what to do with it at this point.
    [Blight Str 5, End 2+1, Int 4, Will 5+1, Luck 5. 36/50]
   [Luck 3] The pillars of darkness grow and split, with more touching down all the time. The life of this island is measured in minutes, destruction might not be imminent, but you seriously doubt you've got more then twenty before you don't have anywhere left run.
   
   "Remember what I said," your shadow yells over to you, still standing over the broken waitress. "Decrease D-serine and somatostatin, increase acetylcholin and anandamides. Do it!"
    "NO!" The waitress with the fungal arm in her back, struggles to prop herself upright. "I told you, that will only kill us, and I don't want to die any more than you do. Give that thing to me, and I'll fix the problem with your head, or at least make it so that it can be fixed. Then... perhaps we can work out an arrangement."

---



Turn Recap
Tarran is in a western town, again.
Dominique was not comforted by a lovely waterfall lately
Aaron is failing to stab people, but still winning
James has a choice

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemy, James (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Acolyte Shadow
Health: 14/200
Armor: None
Weapon: None
Secondary: None
Status: Fine
Range: Short to all

Flying Knife
Health: 10/10
Armor: None
Weapon: Itself
Status: Coming around for another pass (1)
Range: short to all

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 71/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 32/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 100/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle floor.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 105/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 29/75 (Dreamspace HP 72/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
(Dreamspace: Eldjötnar shotgun (A 4/4 | E 12/12))
(Dreamspace: ORS 3/3)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly. Regenerating 3 DHp per turn. (2)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 26, 2012, 08:19:31 pm

I am this team's official broken door opener, I swear.

Follow the trail. As always, keep my Jormungandr ready.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on September 26, 2012, 08:57:40 pm

James didn't particularly trust either of these two at the moment... and his shadow had even earlier admitted that would trigger hyperfungalgrowth or something and kill him. But he wasn't going to go with the torturer's idea either. That wasn't remotely an option- the torturer had been trying to kill him, too. "That's the chemical combination you said would kill me!" Instead, James looked for anything he would recognize as being able to hinder it... if such a thing even existed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on September 27, 2012, 01:52:38 am

"We are throwing in a dead body in they open one, if its rigged its better it goes then us, nothing happens..."
"I hope you guys feel lucky?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 27, 2012, 06:31:37 am

Dom headed downstairs to pick James back up and continue carrying him and follow Tarran, Taric, and Jake. "Hey, Taric. Jake, you too if you can answer this. Is it a good thing or a bad thing the water's still on, or what?" she asked, figuring someone smarter, or at least more familiar with the place than her, could figure it out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 28, 2012, 05:52:51 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 26, 2012, 08:57:40 pm

James didn't particularly trust either of these two at the moment... and his shadow had even earlier admitted that would trigger hyperfungalgrowth or something and kill him. But he wasn't going to go with the torturer's idea either. That wasn't remotely an option- the torturer had been trying to kill him, too. "That's the chemical combination you said would kill me!" Instead, James looked for anything he would recognize as being able to hinder it... if such a thing even existed.

Which "it", topless it or all devouring it?

EDIT: Moreover, are you looking through the cube's interface, or around the island?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 28, 2012, 06:01:34 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 26, 2012, 08:19:31 pm

Follow the trail. As always, keep my Jormungandr ready.

   You slosh your way down into the restricted part of the restaurant, following the fading trail as best you can in the current... conditions. The wetworks of the restaurant, aside from now being quite literal, are extensive, and the trail seems to wind through them at random. You pass through food processing and into drone control and maintenance, [Observation 2] but here the trail is obscured by seeping lubricants and other, less identifiable, mechanical residues.
    Drone control isn't a very big section of the wetworks. The area quickly splits off into a lift that leads upwards, and a pair of other passages that lead to similarly short rooms. [Observation 3] You really can't see what's in either of the other two rooms beyond vague shapes and running water.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 27, 2012, 06:31:37 am

Dom headed downstairs to pick James back up and continue carrying him and follow Tarran, Taric, and Jake. "Hey, Taric. Jake, you too if you can answer this. Is it a good thing or a bad thing the water's still on, or what?" she asked, figuring someone smarter, or at least more familiar with the place than her, could figure it out.

    You descend the spiral staircase wetly, doing your best not to kill yourself on the suddenly slick terrain. You might not have had the most fun back there, but there's no need to complicate matters by decapitating yourself on a railing.
     Taric and Jake are both standing in front of the remains of a thoroughly battered door. Taric seems to be content to spotlight the hole and peer in, while Jake observes from a position somewhat behind him. Both of them turn to focus on you instantly as you splash down the final steps, Taric swiveling to shine his light almost directly into your face. Since neither of them can see that well, and the last thing that emerged without warning almost shocked you into beddie-bye land, you can understand the reaction. "Hey, Taric. Jake, you too if you can answer this. Is it a good thing or a bad thing the water's still on, or what?" You ask, shielding your eyes with your hands. [Taric Int 4+1] [Jake Int 2]
   Jake's gives an unenlightening shrug, but Taric drops the light out of your eyes and considers it. "Well it means pumping isn't without power, and it means they've got a hell of a reservoir... I'm going to assume that someone left a clogged sink up there, seeing as this place has suddenly become decidedly aquatic. So, unless I'm wrong, and we both know how preposterously unlikely that is, then the power would have had to have been out to this floor before water started building up, otherwise the automatic shutoffs would have kicked it." He shrugs, turning his light back to the broken door. "Doesn't seem good or bad to me. Now, more importantly, care to make a bet on Tarran making it out of there? I'll wager two articles of clothing on him at least being injured."

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 27, 2012, 01:52:38 am

"We are throwing in a dead body in they open one, if its rigged its better it goes then us, nothing happens..."
"I hope you guys feel lucky?"

   Someone once said something about looking gift horses in the mouth, and how that was something you shouldn't do. You never understood that, firstly, why you'd give someone a horse as a gift, and secondly, why you'd want to look in a horse's mouth at all. It was the kind of saying that you never liked, and never tried to abide by. Someone just gave you a gift elevator, and you can only think of one someone who'd do that, so yes, you're going to have a damn hard look in this elevator's maw.
   You direct Cale to grab the legs of the nearest deadhead, [Str 4, 3] throwing him somewhat awkwardly into the elevator. He hits the metal floor of the elevator with a dull thud, but nothing else happens. The elevator doesn't explode, machine gun turrets don't start spraying bullets, and steel bolts aren't popping out of the walls to pierce the body from cheek to cheek.
   The elevator seems safe, but the footsteps from the way you came in are getting louder.

---

Turn Recap
Tarran is slogging
Dominique is getting answers
Aaron is hurling corpses

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 33/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 101/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, middle tier.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle floor.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 107/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, middle tier.

   

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 28, 2012, 06:17:54 pm

"He's in there, huh? Ah, shit. I better go keep an eye on him. You hang here with Jake, all right?" Dom said to Taric, mulling over his words. The power went off before the water got blown up, but it was still on? It was probably significant, but to her... well, she just moved heavy shit. And hit dumb shitheads. And recently added shooting mechanical shit to her repertoire. She knew people were still alive in here, Jake was proof of that... there had to be some connection, somewhere. Thinking about it, she headed through the door. "Boss, you in here? Hold on, I'm on my way."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on September 28, 2012, 06:18:19 pm

All devouring it, and the cube.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on September 28, 2012, 10:05:41 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 28, 2012, 06:18:19 pm

All devouring it, and the cube.

You've already looked in a calm situation, you know, back when your mind wasn't actively going to hell in a handbasket. It's possible you might turn something up, but this is an "are you sure?" check.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on September 28, 2012, 10:48:43 pm

Get Taric over here so he can flash his light around the rooms to the sides.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on September 28, 2012, 11:44:55 pm

Yyyep, I'm sure.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on September 29, 2012, 03:46:32 pm

"All for getting up says ´get aboard`, would you kindly? now: "GET ABOARD FOOLS!!!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Joben on September 29, 2012, 06:12:15 pm

I've been on a major archive binge. Currently on page 353/502. This is great stuff I love it.

 I donno if you if you folks still have use for things like this, but if you do I offer it as a gift

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff79/SrJoben/forum%20post%20pics/myweapon1.jpg)

No magazine, so it would be an energy weapon, power cells go in the stock.

Also I would like to be put on the waitlist please.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: PyroDesu on September 29, 2012, 07:51:14 pm

Quote from: Joben on September 29, 2012, 06:12:15 pm

I've been on a major archive binge. Currently on page 353/502. This is great stuff I love it.

 I donno if you if you folks still have use for things like this, but if you do I offer it as a gift

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff79/SrJoben/forum%20post%20pics/myweapon1.jpg)

No magazine, so it would be an energy weapon, power cells go in the stock.

Also I would like to be put on the waitlist please.

Nice weapon. Better than the stuff I make, for sure.

Also, if you want on the waitlist, prepare to wait a very, very long time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Joben on September 29, 2012, 09:31:19 pm

Thanks.

Lol i know the wait time is indefinite, PC deaths seem to be rare, only been one up to the point I've read to. (1.5? Trol was a weird case)
But If I'm on the list I might get in someday. Never will if I'm not.

btw, high five for the Alpha Centauri avatar. That's one of my favorite games of all time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2012, 10:31:42 am

Quote from: Joben on September 29, 2012, 09:31:19 pm

Thanks.

Lol i know the wait time is indefinite, PC deaths seem to be rare, only been one up to the point I've read to. (1.5? Trol was a weird case)
But If I'm on the list I might get in someday. Never will if I'm not.

btw, high five for the Alpha Centauri avatar. That's one of my favorite games of all time.

Hey Joben, good to see you in the thread. You are waitlisted as of now.


Turns are being slow due to the OK state fair, blame the deep fried butter on a stick and the chiseling carnies with their coinivorous cons.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2012, 10:33:53 am

O.o

Stay heart-healthy, dude. Just saying...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: PyroDesu on October 01, 2012, 07:25:10 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2012, 10:33:53 am

O.o

Stay heart-healthy, dude. Just saying...

It could be worse. Ever heard of fried beer (http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/428360/ed-stansel/2010-08-27/fried-beer-ultimate-fair-food)?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2012, 07:27:25 pm

Dude, I live in the south, people will fry any damn thing down here. :P I will say though that fried ice cream is quite good...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: PyroDesu on October 01, 2012, 09:11:44 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2012, 07:27:25 pm

Dude, I live in the south, people will fry any damn thing down here. :P I will say though that fried ice cream is quite good...

Same here, and emphasis on any damn thing. I've no doubt there are people around here who will deep fry roadkill.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2012, 09:35:47 pm

...That's both true and utterly disgusting. >.<

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Joben on October 05, 2012, 07:35:41 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 01, 2012, 10:31:42 am

Hey Joben, good to see you in the thread. You are waitlisted as of now.

Thanks. I haven't done a sheet because it seemed premature it seems likely it would require a re-write depending on plot forces in the indefinite future. I can do one if you need it though.

btw, I found something odd on the D22 wiki weapon modifiers page.

Quote

Conventional: Uses explosives to shoot a chunk of metal at high velocity. very common. Always Atmosphere Dependent.

Quote

Atmosphere Dependent: This weapon requires an earthlike atmosphere to fire.

The only thing I can think of is that by Earthlike you mean one permitting combustion?

You're sci-fi seems to lean toward hard, so I thought you might want to know that firearms don't work like that. The oxidizer is contained in the propellant. Always has been from Black Powder onward (that's what the Potassium nitrate was for). And there's no atmospheric oxygen mechanically accessible anyway since the reaction is taking place in a sealed tube. (breach/cartridge on one end, projectile on the other)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 08, 2012, 02:14:36 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2012, 10:33:53 am

O.o

Stay heart-healthy, dude. Just saying...

The worst thing I've actually eaten at the OSF is a piece of frozen chocolate covered cheesecake. I just volunteer there, and my arteries harden looking at some of that stuff. But now my shifts are all done, and so we can dance and make merry, or soak our aching feet and cheer feebly. One of the two.

Quote from: Joben on October 05, 2012, 07:35:41 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 01, 2012, 10:31:42 am

Hey Joben, good to see you in the thread. You are waitlisted as of now.

Thanks. I haven't done a sheet because it seemed premature it seems likely it would require a re-write depending on plot forces in the indefinite future. I can do one if you need it though.

Nah, it's not necessary, it's just a tag to keep me from hunting around for one later.

Quote from: Joben on October 05, 2012, 07:35:41 pm

Quote

Conventional: Uses explosives to shoot a chunk of metal at high velocity. very common. Always Atmosphere Dependent.

Quote

Atmosphere Dependent: This weapon requires an earthlike atmosphere to fire.

The only thing I can think of is that by Earthlike you mean one permitting combustion?

You're sci-fi seems to lean toward hard, so I thought you might want to know that firearms don't work like that. The oxidizer is contained in the propellant. Always has been from Black Powder onward (that's what the Potassium nitrate was for). And there's no atmospheric oxygen mechanically accessible anyway since the reaction is taking place in a sealed tube. (breach/cartridge on one end, projectile on the other)

I see where you've gotten tangled, and in all honesty that could have been written more clearly. Short descriptions are difficult. Atmosphere dependent can mean a lot of things. For flamethrowers and weapons like the Phoenix, it does refer to the combustibility of the atmosphere. For a sonic weapon it refers to necessity of an atmosphere through which a sound wave can travel. For conventional weapons it refers to the atmospheric pressure necessary to keep the rounds from breaching, etc.

A sonic weapon could fire underwater, A flamethrower could burn in a number of different atmosphere types, and a conventional weapon would fire normally under most conditions that are somewhat close to earthlike. Pressure, atmospheric constituents, density, temperature, ambient electro-magnetic fields, and planetary gravity all get swept under the rug of earthlike atmosphere. I am simply not quite hardcore enough to actually track all of those variables.

Good call though, and it makes me strangely happy when you say my science leans towards hard. But, alas, it is time to turn from the field of armchair science and back to this RTD. I managed to write part of a turn while I was on shift, so who knows, maybe it'll be faster than usual this time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 08, 2012, 03:48:45 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on September 28, 2012, 10:48:43 pm

Get Taric over here so he can flash his light around the rooms to the sides.

   You call Taric over to help you clear the additional rooms. One set of eyes, particularly a set of eyes that has only a layman's knowledge of the mechanicals, isn't enough to clear this place out. Taric may be little more than a brain with an oversize sex drive adjunct, but he's an observant brain with an oversized sex drive.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 28, 2012, 06:17:54 pm

"He's in there, huh? Ah, shit. I better go keep an eye on him. You hang here with Jake, all right?" Dom said to Taric, mulling over his words. The power went off before the water got blown up, but it was still on? It was probably significant, but to her... well, she just moved heavy shit. And hit dumb shitheads. And recently added shooting mechanical shit to her repertoire. She knew people were still alive in here, Jake was proof of that... there had to be some connection, somewhere. Thinking about it, she headed through the door. "Boss, you in here? Hold on, I'm on my way."

   You head into the back of the restaurant and start to shout to Tarran a split second before he calls back to Taric. Taric, who you just told to hold back with Jake, shrugs and tells Jake to hang back with James before following you. The coward who is about as well armed as a mite is guarding a comatose psychic.  Absolutely nothing can go wrong with this plan.
   You and Taric slosh through the preparation area, the combination of the water and Taric's light playing strange tricks on your psychic vision. Tarran isn't hard to find, standing in the middle of a small mechanical bay. [Mechanical 4] You've worked with its like on occasion, not enough to really know how to use it, but enough to now that it would require enough power for a direct line. [Int 5+1] You glance up, easily picking out the ridge you're looking for. That ridge, scored in places where hidden access points had been opened and shut repeatedly, would lead back to the system breaker that controlled it which, in turn, would usually be located with the rest of the local power control systems. If this place has any sort of auxiliary power, that's where you'd go to turn it on. Trouble is that the ridge leads back the way you came, away from the trail.

---

Taric Sizier

Quote

Be the lightman

   "Calling out for other men when you're alone in the dark... You sure there isn't anything you want to tell us?"  Taric asks deadpan, grinning lopsidedly at Tarran as he sloshes in behind Dominique. He doesn't wait for any answer beyond a scowl before giving the drone bay a cursory inspection and sweeping his light over the split passage and the lift. [Observation 2+1] He shrugs. "There's stuff that way, it looks green, but that's more an emerald city deal," he adds, bringing absolutely nothing helpful to Tarran's earlier assessment.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on September 29, 2012, 03:46:32 pm

"All for getting up says ´get aboard`, would you kindly? now: "GET ABOARD FOOLS!!!"

   Empty elevator versus hallways that are about to be filled with things that want to kill you, it ain't exactly a hard decision for you. You half shout, half shove everyone else into the elevator. It's comfortably roomy and well lit. Barely audible music designed to lessen the stress of being trapped in a metal box plays counterpoint to the twisted corpse that you threw in here. You press the door close button about five times per second.
   The first of the deadhead security force rounds the corner as the doors start closing. They move two abreast and are a good deal healthier looking than the ones you just killed. [luck 4] You have enough time to watch them draw disruptor pistols before the elevator doors cut you off, protecting and caging you.
   The elevator sits silent and unmoving for a couple seconds. "Ookay, where are we going no-" Cale is cut off when the button for floor thirteen flashes, glowing brightly as the elevator hums into motion. "I guess that's where we're going," he says faintly.
   You press a button for another floor experimentally. It flashes once, then dies back to idle as soon as your finger leaves it. The controls are out of your hands. The good news is that you're going seven floors in a direction that you want to go, the bad news is that you have no idea who is taking you there. The only thing that's for sure is that you're going to have to do something now if you don't want to meet whoever is pulling your strings.
    "I hate being railroaded," someone mutters from behind you, too faintly for you to tell who.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 26, 2012, 08:57:40 pm

James didn't particularly trust either of these two at the moment... and his shadow had even earlier admitted that would trigger hyperfungalgrowth or something and kill him. But he wasn't going to go with the torturer's idea either. That wasn't remotely an option- the torturer had been trying to kill him, too. "That's the chemical combination you said would kill me!" Instead, James looked for anything he would recognize as being able to hinder it... if such a thing even existed.

   "I know what I said," your shadow growls, gesturing at the fallen woman. "But those were his words, not mine!"
   You grimace and start whipping through the cube's displays again, looking for anything that you might have missed. The topless woman says something else, the gist of it being that your shadow is as good as insane right now (not that she has a lot of room to talk), and that you should really be listening to her. You ignore her. [Int 3+1] Nothing new pops out at you, but you can put something old in perspective.  The "Sample 18 status" tab, one of the many tabs that you flicked over only briefly due to it being confusing as hell, recommends "increasing acetylcholin and anandamide production", just like your shadow did. It isn't much, but it lends some credence to his opinion.
    [luck 3] The flying knife, still zipping around like a homicidal starling, flies within about three feet of one of the jet black pillars. Tendrils snap out immediately, seeming not so much to move as to simply and suddenly exist in the knife's path. The blade doesn't come out the other side. You swallow hard as the tendrils continue to descend and grow in a carnival of shadows.

---


Turn Recap
Tarran is calling
Dominique is looking around
Aaron is on an elevator to floor thirteen
James is running out of time.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 34/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 102/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 60/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 109/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 30/75 (Dreamspace HP 75/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
(Dreamspace: Eldjötnar shotgun (A 4/4 | E 12/12))
(Dreamspace: ORS 3/3)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly. Regenerating 3 DHp per turn. (1)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 08, 2012, 03:55:54 pm

"Boss, would you or Taric - if he'll stop flirting - go watch James for like two minutes while I fix this?" Dom asked, annoyed at the empath, while she traced the line back to where it came. She wasn't sure if she actually could fix it, or even get to where she needed to go to fix it, but at least attempting it was better than standing around and doing nothing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on October 08, 2012, 04:49:17 pm

Oh god why are you sending me on spore-boy watching duty.

"Sure, whatever, I have no idea what this stuff is anyway."

Go back to James. Stand 30 feet away from him at least.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 08, 2012, 05:40:32 pm

(Because I know what I'm doing - apparently - due to working in maintenance while your only useful skill in this situation is shooting things, and that will be better utilized by guarding James than standing around watching me do whatever it is I need to do while Taric continually tries to grope you?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on October 08, 2012, 05:58:47 pm

((Spore boy watching duty? :())
Sighing, James did as the shadow recommended, increasing the chemicals.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on October 08, 2012, 06:03:25 pm

"Oh Come On Guys, It´s Not Omnious At All, What´s On Level 13 Anyway Eh?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 09, 2012, 10:12:22 am

Quote from: Tarran on October 08, 2012, 04:49:17 pm

Oh god why are you sending me on spore-boy watching duty.

Well he should be waking up or dying soonish, so it might not be completely uninteresting. Of course, you're probably worried about the interesting parts.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 08, 2012, 05:40:32 pm

(Because I know what I'm doing - apparently - due to working in maintenance while your only useful skill in this situation is shooting things, and that will be better utilized by guarding James than standing around watching me do whatever it is I need to do while Taric continually tries to grope you?)

I'd have given the roll to Taric or Tarran if they'd made better than a three on their first observation check. I'm not going to start completely boxing out rolls based on class, you just happened to be the lucky one.

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 08, 2012, 05:58:47 pm

((Spore boy watching duty? :())
Sighing, James did as the shadow recommended, increasing the chemicals.

BUT THAT MIGHT KILL YOU!

Anyway, running turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Joben on October 09, 2012, 11:27:33 am

@Draig Re: Atmopheres and Weapons. Ahhh as a catch all term to denote that a weapon might not work in extreme conditions it makes sense. Though the pedant in me thinks it might have been better termed "Earth Like Conditions" since atmosphere isn't the main point. But it matters not. :) I am content that even though detailed stats are impractical common sense would be in full effect if and when such situations arise since you seem to have a handle on the factors that would make a difference.

I say your narrative leans toward hard sci-fi in general because you always at least have an idea for how the stuff in your story works. e.g. the ORS aren't fantasy health potions, you bothered to explain the mechanism in some detail. You're also the only author I can think of at the moment who explains telepathy as microscopic electric field manipulation. In most sci-fi works it's completely hand-waved.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2012, 12:30:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 09, 2012, 10:12:22 am

I'd have given the roll to Taric or Tarran if they'd made better than a three on their first observation check. I'm not going to start completely boxing out rolls based on class, you just happened to be the lucky one.

(We both know I'm the only person who would actually act on that knowledge, though. Taric might as well not even exist in this RTD and Tarran would have been all 'my character doesn't have any background in maintenance, he wouldn't know that.')

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 09, 2012, 01:19:18 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 08, 2012, 04:49:17 pm

"Sure, whatever, I have no idea what this stuff is anyway."

Go back to James. Stand 30 feet away from him at least.

   Dominique has a decent point. Aside from a single security robot, and that thing went down pretty easily when you pulled it into a straight up fight, there isn't much for your gun to do here. [Luck 2] The water here has drained away, making the ground wet and smudged with oily grime, but unfortunately free of the trail you were hot on.
   You shrug and agree with Dom, turning back the way you came. You can pick the trail back up later, somehow. And all the better if you can pick it up while Taric isn't leering at you.
   The bottom floor of the restaurant is mostly as you left it. The water is gone except for puddles, and Jake is now sitting awkwardly across from James, bouncing his loaner gun on his palm, but those are really the only changes. The other door is still closed, and no horrors have decided to infest the room while your back was turned. Jake jumps a little and points a gun in your general direction when you make enough noise for him to hear you, but you identify yourself quickly and he lowers the gun abashedly. Being blind in here can't be easy.
   [Gather Information 4+1] You lean against one wall, keeping a watch on the room. Nothing happens except for Jake glancing at you occasionally. Sometimes he looks like he's about to speak, but he always stops, tongue held out of fear or uncertainty.   
   
---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 08, 2012, 03:55:54 pm

"Boss, would you or Taric - if he'll stop flirting - go watch James for like two minutes while I fix this?" Dom asked, annoyed at the empath, while she traced the line back to where it came. She wasn't sure if she actually could fix it, or even get to where she needed to go to fix it, but at least attempting it was better than standing around and doing nothing.

   Tarran volunteers to head back and check on James, leaving Taric to peer around the empty bay and leaving you to follow the line. Taric volunteers to stay behind and take a look around, maybe check out some of the other rooms. You don't stop him. More information is always good, and he can take care of himself well enough. Besides, his mood seems to have gone from bored but reasonably helpful to crudely joking. You might kill him if he followed you and kept that mood.
    You walk out of the small bay, tracing the line as quickly as you can. You pass back in front of the broken door to the restaurant and continue past. A couple other ridges join the first, snaking in from halls. Nothing tries to kill you, and so you ignore the halls and focus on your target. You walk for more than a couple minutes, taking a couple turns that lead you generally away from the restaurant. You'd estimate that you're about halfway back up the V-split in distance, if a great deal lower.
    [? Mind Bend 3 Vs Dom P.Empathetics 3] You stop, suddenly confused. You had a good reason for being here, you were doing something... Something that was important. [Will 4] You look up at the ridges in the ceiling, confused at their existence for a moment before you remember what you were doing. It isn't easy, like remembering a dream you had while drunk, but it comes back gradually. You remember something of this feeling, something that reminds you of your limited mind duels with Trol. Someone is trying to make your forget what you're trying to do. [Empathetics 2+1] The feeling, however, is too weak and unfamiliar for your to do more than that.
    The door to the local power control is visible, marked by a warning with crossed lightning bolts, but another decent length of hallway separates you from it. Plenty of room for another attack against you.
   You suddenly feel very alone.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on October 08, 2012, 06:03:25 pm

"Oh Come On Guys, It´s Not Omnious At All, What´s On Level 13 Anyway Eh?"

   Cale and Henry shuffle in apprehension, remaining silent to your question. Paula, however, continues to be a font of useful information about everything not related to the inside of a maintenance shaft. "Growth labs, where we clone tissue for various different things," she explains, never taking her eyes off the elevator's rising floor gauge. "Some of the other researchers said it was bad luck to be on floor thirteen, but that was just maintenance talk." She winced suddenly, as if just realizing what she'd said. "No offense, old habits, but the labs were all normal. We didn't have anything dangerous, not like the Hotlabs, but it was still well equipped. They even had an ORS mother, it might even still be alive. Those things can live a lot longer than they're supposed to, even without the treatment they're supposed to get."
    Paula continues to talk, mostly unimportant things about the level. You know she's babbling, and she probably knows she's babbling, but it's better than screaming. The elevator actually arriving at floor thirteen cuts off her monologue as if it had never been.
   The doors open slowly. No grenade slips through, no hail of bullets reduces you to a bloody sponge, no shafts of burning light boil your brain in your skull. The hallway outside is empty. There are only two other elevators here, the others running out of shaft somewhere deeper. The hall splits ahead of you, laying out into three paths. According to Paula, straight ahead will bisect the entire level, with turnoffs to most parts of the labs, and will eventually take you to another set of elevators that run higher in the complex. The left half, and thus the left path, is supposed to be reserved mostly for the growth itself, and the right half is mostly for genetic engineering of the tissue. Paula does admit that she didn't spend a lot of time here.
    A wallscreen catches your eye, glowing with a blue error message, but you'll be damned if it's any error message you've ever seen before.

You are not alone. Tell the strangers that I'm still waiting for my book. Get to maintenance. Do not expect my help again. Thirteen fourty-seven eighty.
-N

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 08, 2012, 05:58:47 pm

Sighing, James did as the shadow recommended, increasing the chemicals.

   You've got two sources that are telling you to do something, at least for the increases. The cube isn't telling you to decrease anything, so you're going to leave that alone for a while. You open the first tab you ever looked through on the cube, hunting for the chemicals listed. They're there, and with only a moment of hesitation, you max them out.
   Nothing seems to happen for a long, long moment. But it does happen. The black tendrils that cut the sky into ribbons slow their course, their flowing motion congealing and eventually freezing. They don't stop, but you're facing glacial drift where you once faced an avalanche. As for yourself, you feel... lighter. Buoyed and warm. Temperature never seemed to matter before, but you definitely feel hot now.
   Bloodied and almost broken, the fallen waitress strikes in the moment of seeming salvation. [Acolyte Will 4+1 Vs 3+1] She seems unhindered by her injuries, or by the intervening space, as she leaps for you. [Acolyte Melee 1] [James Melee 1] The maneuver is poor and desperate, and on a better day you'd have caught her like a rambunctious kitten. But now your feet slide in the sand, slipping out from under you as her shoulder connects with your ribs. Both of you slip off the beach and roll into the water, just yards from the nearest black pillar. Something tells you it isn't going to be less dangerous, no matter how frozen its appearance.
   The woman's hands reaching for your throat tell you that she has unpleasant plans for your head and that pillar.

---

Turn Recap
Tarran guarding
Dominique getting bent
Aaron has arrived on floor thirteen
James is wrestling in the water with a topless woman

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor Twenty

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 35/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 103/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 61/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 111/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 31/75 (Dreamspace HP 78/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
(Dreamspace: Eldjötnar shotgun (A 4/4 | E 12/12))
(Dreamspace: ORS 3/3)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2012, 02:03:46 pm

There was nothing for it but to press on. "Taric, would you come here and do a psychic sweep of the area to see if there are any little bastards around that might be interested in a pride parade?" she shouted back to him as she continued to move forward.

(Edited as requested.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 09, 2012, 02:38:05 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2012, 02:03:46 pm

There was nothing for it but to press on. "Taric, would you do a psychic sweep of the area and see if there are any little bastards around that might be interested in a pride parade?" she asked as she continued to move forward.

Taric is a long way behind you, he volunteered to stay behind and search rooms. His action kinda got shuffled into yours. You should still be able to shout at him, but he's not right there with you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on October 09, 2012, 03:09:49 pm

"Jake, unless it's something that is vital to save our lives or save other's lives, you don't need to tell us immediately. Take your time."

Wait and talk with Jake. (unless there's something else I could do?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on October 09, 2012, 04:23:42 pm

"Did they do any of those fancy scmancy bio-medpacks up here or what kind of engineering, anything useful, at all?,
 And FYI, Im the stupid Reddie here remember, whats an ORS Mother?"

"...N?... Strangers, he mean someone is stupid enough to enter?.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on October 09, 2012, 06:05:09 pm

James beat at her with the butt of his shotgun. He had unpleasant plans for the shotgun butt and her head, and would rather like to avoid her plans.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: ArchAIngel on October 11, 2012, 08:42:51 am

I just noticed this, but the team has been carrying around james, and james apparently is incredibly smelly. Maybe the water?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on October 11, 2012, 03:02:13 pm

Quote from: ArchAIngel on October 11, 2012, 08:42:51 am

I just noticed this, but the team has been carrying around james, and james apparently is incredibly smelly. Maybe the water?

That falls under "Too much of a bother" like actually checking his mind you´re telepaths for christ´s sake

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on October 11, 2012, 03:51:14 pm

Even if we checked his mind, what could we possibly do to help him?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 11, 2012, 04:27:22 pm

In addition to that, Tarran is a passive kinetic; he can't actually do anything psychic on command. Dom is an active kinetic and only deals with destroying stuff. Taric, although an active empath, is both not here and all he can do is make people feel things, not actually read their mind or anything. As far as I'm aware.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on October 12, 2012, 09:09:07 am

Quote from: Ahra on October 09, 2012, 04:23:42 pm

"Did they do any of those fancy scmancy bio-medpacks up here or what kind of engineering, anything useful, at all?,
 And FYI, Im the stupid Reddie here remember, whats an ORS Mother?"

"...N?... Strangers, he mean someone is stupid enough to enter?.

Oh, i checked the Wiki and found out what ors:s are, is this O.R.S Mother something that they "Grow" from like an bush?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Joben on October 12, 2012, 03:10:34 pm

I would assume an ORES mother is a base colony for the ORES bacterium. Sorta like the Starter yeast culture you keep when you regularly make sourdough bread.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on October 12, 2012, 05:15:03 pm

Fun fact: Yeast is probably a sore topic with james right now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 18, 2012, 10:50:07 pm

Fun Fact #2: Despite the fact Draignean hasn't been around in like five days, I'm still bumping his thread. :P I mean, page four? Really?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on October 20, 2012, 05:05:53 pm

Fun fact #3: This game has been running for 620 days

Fun fact #4: The page/day ratio is now 0.8145161

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 21, 2012, 01:06:21 am

Quote from: Joben on October 12, 2012, 03:10:34 pm

I would assume an ORES mother is a base colony for the ORES bacterium. Sorta like the Starter yeast culture you keep when you regularly make sourdough bread.

Yes and no. An ORS mother is capable of stable production of standard ORS. Standard ORS, the kind that is used medically, is engineered to only be able to replicate for a few hundred generations, for obvious reasons. Clone mothers are designed to produce usable clone cells, but clone cells are rarely designed to produce other viable clone cells, at least, not sustainably.

Quote from: Ahra on October 20, 2012, 05:05:53 pm

Fun fact #3: This game has been running for 620 days

Fun fact #4: The page/day ratio is now 0.8145161

Somehow this fails to improve my mood.

Quote from: ArchAIngel on October 11, 2012, 08:42:51 am

I just noticed this, but the team has been carrying around james, and james apparently is incredibly smelly. Maybe the water?

Indeed, the water he fell/waded into. Interesting how it managed to develop such horrendous odor in a very nearly sealed environment.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 18, 2012, 10:50:07 pm

Fun Fact #2: Despite the fact Draignean hasn't been around in like five days, I'm still bumping his thread. :P I mean, page four? Really?

Eleven days, but the hoops that need to be jumped have been jumped. I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting. Now, assorted announcements.

Taric, I'm going to start actively attempting to kill you. It has been too long since I've killed anyone, and I'm rather beginning to think people have grown complacent. I have waited for you, and you will be sorely missed, but it's time for another to step up to the plate.

Tarran, it's probably a bad thing to have to ask me for advice. Explore the other door, patch up your armor with bits of debris, practice your abilities, have Jake carry James around and explore further, etc, but always have a goal in mind.

Wolfchild, Taric's message goes just as well for you. I will be slower with you, you have not been gone as long and I don't know your present situation, but remember that I will still replace you if necessary.

On the subject of turns, there may or may not be one tonight. At the very least I'll have a dialogue segment for Jake, but it's one AM here, so that might be all you're getting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tiruin on October 21, 2012, 01:52:52 am

Quote from: Draignean on October 21, 2012, 01:06:21 am

Taric, I'm going to start actively attempting to kill you. It has been too long since I've killed anyone, and I'm rather beginning to think people have grown complacent. I have waited for you, and you will be sorely missed, but it's time for another to step up to the plate.

((This made me laugh. Sorry Taricus. XD))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on October 21, 2012, 02:00:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on October 21, 2012, 01:06:21 am

Tarran, it's probably a bad thing to have to ask me for advice. Explore the other door, patch up your armor with bits of debris, practice your abilities, have Jake carry James around and explore further, etc, but always have a goal in mind.

Yes, I know having a goal is good, but the problem is I really am starting to get detached from this RTD, so I can't for the life of me think of any.



Anyway, new action:
"Jake, unless it's something that is vital to save our lives or save other's lives, you don't need to tell us immediately. Take your time."

Attempt to patch up my armor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 21, 2012, 02:41:16 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 09, 2012, 03:09:49 pm

"Jake, unless it's something that is vital to save our lives or save other's lives, you don't need to tell us immediately. Take your time."

Wait and talk with Jake. (unless there's something else I could do?)

   [Diplomacy 4+1] You talk calmly to Jake, trying to put him at his ease while you fiddle with your armor. Taric may have started your relationship with Jake out bungled, though you sill have no idea how or why, but he's the only person here who has more than a 'that looks like something I saw once' knowledge of this place. For a wonder, Jake actually seems to respond well to the calming words. He nods slowly, relaxing visibly as he tries to puzzle something out in his head. He remains silent for a little while longer, but eventually he raises his eyes, trying to focus on where he last heard your voice.
  "Sir," Jake begins finally, clearly unsure of how to address you, or how you'll take what he's about to say. "Why are you here? You wear the uniforms, but I know you ain't 'Crats or priests, and I haven't been deaf... You all are rebels, Unchained, not that there's anything wrong with that, not saying there is, but," Jake pauses only to take in a long breath, wringing his hands together, seemingly unaware of the pistol he's white-knuckling. "But there don't seem to be any more of you, and you don't even seem to know what you're looking for. The woman who found me, she seemed as spooked to see me as I was to see her, so I know you aren't here to save us... So... Why?" The speech, seemingly all of a piece except for that one breath, takes most of Jakes willpower. His voice, never loud, drops off towards the end, finally trailing off into a barely audible whisper.
  [Mechanical 3] You sigh and look down at the patch you were trying to pull back into place. It doesn't seem any worse for the treatment, but at least it doesn't seem worse. Small comfort.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2012, 02:03:46 pm

There was nothing for it but to press on. "Taric, would you come here and do a psychic sweep of the area to see if there are any little bastards around that might be interested in a pride parade?" she shouted back to him as she continued to move forward.

    Your call back to Taric echoes hollowly in the empty hallway, but no reply other than your own warped voice comes back to you. Maybe he can't hear you, though you doubt it considering the way these hallways carry sound. Whether he answers or not doesn't really matter though, his heads up might be useful, but you don't even know if he could find what tried to stop you. You take a deep breath and keep walking.
    You cross the intervening distance at a quick walk, trying to keep alert for... whatever tried to confuse you. [P.Empathetics 3] You sense nothing, however, and your thoughts seem to remain your own even as you reach the door to power control. That, though, is not normal. The odd glow, like you saw on James, and on that door back in the primary staff quarters, is here too. It crisscrosses the door at odd angles, making your brain hurt and your stomach shift uncomfortably when you try to look at more than a small part of its structure. [P.Kinetics 4+1] It looks... tense. Like something under tremendous pressure, just waiting for an excuse to explode. The only good thing you can see is that the door appears to be unlocked.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on October 09, 2012, 04:23:42 pm

"Did they do any of those fancy scmancy bio-medpacks up here or what kind of engineering, anything useful, at all?,
 And FYI, Im the stupid Reddie here remember, whats an ORS Mother?"

"...N?... Strangers, he mean someone is stupid enough to enter?.

   Paula shifts uncomfortably as she reads the message, but she answers your first question while she considers. "They might have some ORS in packs here, but most if it was stored in an active state and it doesn't keep more than a week if it's not made dormant. If the mother is still alive... The mother is like, like...." Paula frowns, her attempt to find a suitable comparison momentarily distracting her from contemplation of the wallscreen's message. "It's like an automated factory, except that instead of making things, it makes other factories that make things, but the little factories can't make other factories."
   Cale stares at her blankly for a moment. "Who the hell cares?! If there's supplies here, let's grab them, but I don't want an academy lecture about things that I don't understand and don't care to understand." Cale's outburst tapers off a little at the end, but he still looks almost irrationally defiant. "This... message," he continues, flinging a hand at the wallscreen, "feels like a trap. How do we know that upper maintenance isn't crawling with... things?"
   "We'd already be dead if it was a trap. The elevator would have flattened us, or we'd have been gunned done the instant the doors opened, or we could have just been held like a box of kittens until we starved to death," Henry says, his voice pained but emotionless. "We're probably still dead, but that message doesn't make sense as a trap." 
   Paula snorts as Cale's feet shift defensively. "If the message can be trusted, the important part is certainly the strangers. If anyone else got in, it means we can get out. Maybe it's the maintenance hangar they got in through, maybe somewhere else, but what matters is that people could get in."

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 09, 2012, 06:05:09 pm

James beat at her with the butt of his shotgun. He had unpleasant plans for the shotgun butt and her head, and would rather like to avoid her plans.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 50+0-0= 50
Blight: 42+5-0= 47
Shadow James: 71+0-0 = 71

Deranged Psionic Torturer and Acolyte of the Technocracy/Topless Tropical Waitress: 78+3-0 = 81

Sample 18: 88-85+0 = 3

   The waitress grabs for your throat, [Acolyte Melee 5 Vs Melee 3+1] seizing you in a chokehold and trying to force you closer to the black pillar. [Acolyte str 1] Her attempt succeeds only in giving you an opportunity to break her hold, [Melee 4+1] which you do with alacrity.
   Your shadow [Dex 3] splashes awkwardly down into the water, losing his chance to help you attack the woman in his sloppy advance.
   You suffer no such delays yourself. [Melee 3+1 Vs dodge 2] Losing no time, you bludgeon the woman in the head repeatedly with the butt of your shotgun. [Brawl 4+1] (Acolyte shadow -30 HP and kill) The weapon connects solidly twice, but the third stroke reduces the woman to a drifting haze. The severed arm, however, does not dissolve. It drops out of the place where the woman's back used to be, plopping down into the surf.
    [Blight Str 4+1, End 5+1, 4+1, Will 4, Luck 4. 60/50] A section of air, located roughly where you entered, slides open. Blight, looking like she'd just been beaten with a couple headless chickens, practically falls out. The fury in her eyes should have knocked a strong man dead at ten paces.
    The frozen pillars seem to crack for a moment, swelling before the harden again. [Luck 4] The expansion is enough to make you roll away from the nearest pillar, but not enough to actually hurt you.

---

Turn Recap
Tarran is not a mechanic
Dominique seems fine for now
Aaron is having a nice chat
James has beaten a topless waitress to death

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor 13

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 36/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 104/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 62/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Short Range Radio, (Off)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
1 .220 gauss clip (25)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A4, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 113/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 20/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 32/75 (Dreamspace HP 78/200)
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
(Dreamspace: Satyr Light pistol 9/18)
(Dreamspace: Eldjötnar shotgun (A 4/4 | E 12/12))
(Dreamspace: ORS 3/3)
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 21, 2012, 02:41:38 am

Quote from: Tarran on October 21, 2012, 02:00:36 am

Quote from: Draignean on October 21, 2012, 01:06:21 am

Tarran, it's probably a bad thing to have to ask me for advice. Explore the other door, patch up your armor with bits of debris, practice your abilities, have Jake carry James around and explore further, etc, but always have a goal in mind.

Yes, I know having a goal is good, but the problem is I really am starting to get detached from this RTD, so I can't for the life of me think of any.

You are free to leave if you like. I swore to see this through. You did not.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on October 21, 2012, 04:25:50 am

((My memory is fuzzy, please correct me if I'm wrong or off a little))

"We're here because somebody stole our ride and our best guess is somebody here took it. We're here to take it back."

If possible, manually move rounds from my current Jormungandr clip and put it in my 25-round clip. Then, regardless of the result, reload my Jormungandr with the 25/29 round clip.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on October 21, 2012, 08:04:34 am

"Were going after the ORS, jamie looks like i could punch him out in one hit and you dont look like your best day either Paula"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2012, 12:00:25 pm

That door was making Dom nervous. She'd seen one like that before, back in that locked room where Taric had been messing with a computer... and now Taric had disappeared, meaning it was just her. Although she didn't particularly want to, she advanced forward and tried the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on October 21, 2012, 12:11:25 pm

James attempted to fish the arm out of the water without touching it, so he could shoot it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Zako on October 21, 2012, 01:33:08 pm

Toss it into the black stuff! TOSS IT IN!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: PyroDesu on October 21, 2012, 05:13:44 pm

Quote from: Zako on October 21, 2012, 01:33:08 pm

Toss it into the black stuff! TOSS IT IN!!

But... that might end up being like dividing by zero. Fungal arm + harmful, reality-breaking fungal effect...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2012, 05:45:23 pm

Then do it for science like I am with the door. I'm pretty sure opening it is a bad idea but at the same time I want to know how bad an idea it is, so to speak. Although unlike the rest of the original cast I'm not trying to leave this RTD any time soon. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Joben on October 21, 2012, 06:14:51 pm

Powder, ya could just shoot it while it's still in the water. A few inches aren't to stop buckshot any more than a few inches of flesh would. Maybe goes double for dream buckshot. :P

Wait, why am I giving advice? I'm on the wait list...Pick up the arm...and EAT IT.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on October 21, 2012, 06:30:51 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2012, 05:45:23 pm

Although unlike the rest of the original cast I'm not trying to leave this RTD any time soon. :-\

I'm not actively trying to leave this RTD.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on October 23, 2012, 12:39:13 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2012, 05:45:23 pm

Then do it for science like I am with the door. I'm pretty sure opening it is a bad idea but at the same time I want to know how bad an idea it is, so to speak. Although unlike the rest of the original cast I'm not trying to leave this RTD any time soon. :-\

what are we 2nd gens? Chopped liver?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 23, 2012, 12:42:29 pm

(I didn't say anything negative about you, PM, or wolfchild. I'm just pointing out Trol vanished, Taric has all but actually said 'I quit' and Tarran's basically admitted he doesn't really care. Of the four of us who started out, I'm the only one who still wants to be around and see this through as far as I can. That's all. :-\)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: ArchAIngel on October 23, 2012, 07:34:00 pm

Hmmm.... could someone take over Taric Sizer? Assuming taricus approves.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Taricus on October 23, 2012, 07:45:17 pm

Hey, all I'm waiting for is for Taric and Dom to leave the base, then I'm jumping back in. (Mainly since the others have buggered off somewhere else, and Tarran is tarran XD)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Spartan on October 23, 2012, 08:05:15 pm

Yeah, with all fairness to Draignean, this base section as gone on way too long. Over the past year the main cast has had, I believe, no more than 3 actual combat sequences. All the rest has been random exploration that hasn't really amounted to anything. Compared to the 10,000 foot base jumping, porn weaponizing, head exploding action of before this rtd has slowed down quite a bit. There hasn't even been any real plot advancement. To be honest I can't even remember why they're in the base in the first place. (I'm still interested though, so please don't take this the wrong way, this is a great rtd.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Taricus on October 23, 2012, 08:06:44 pm

Crash landing, killer ants. Oh, and someone nicked our ship.

...In retrospect, it seems like the first part of KOTOR 2 :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Powder Miner on October 23, 2012, 08:58:28 pm

Quote from: Taricus on October 23, 2012, 07:45:17 pm

(Mainly since the others have buggered off somewhere else)

I've gone into my mind :p

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: PyroDesu on October 23, 2012, 10:06:28 pm

Quote from: Spartan on October 23, 2012, 08:05:15 pm

Yeah, with all fairness to Draignean, this base section as gone on way too long. Over the past year the main cast has had, I believe, no more than 3 actual combat sequences. All the rest has been random exploration that hasn't really amounted to anything. Compared to the 10,000 foot base jumping, porn weaponizing, head exploding action of before this rtd has slowed down quite a bit. There hasn't even been any real plot advancement. To be honest I can't even remember why they're in the base in the first place. (I'm still interested though, so please don't take this the wrong way, this is a great rtd.)

Indeed. The base is just far too much to do in just one big block of a mission.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Joben on October 23, 2012, 10:37:40 pm

Maybe now that someone is actually talking to Jake he's gonna be an Exposition Fairy and tell them what the heck is going on.

But I have to agree with the general point that it has been rather a long time since the plot advanced or the players had an obvious goal and a way to accomplish it, or indeed any idea what's going on.

Although to be fair, player action may have scuttled the last attempt to move the plot forward, what with the truce with he-who-so-far-goes-unnamed breaking down when all the (conscious) protagonists just wandered off. XD

He did offer them safe passage outside, and their ship back IIRC.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 23, 2012, 10:53:05 pm

(Here's where I stick up for Draignean. Yes, I wish we were through with the base too, but he's had to deal with a lot of bullshit this year and is still dealing with it. He just hasn't had as much time to write as he did when this started, and so everything's slowed down - if it had kept the same pace, we probably would have been out of the base sometime during the summer. I'm sure he'd like nothing better than to have the freedom to write all day without worry over his situation - on a more selfish note, I wish he could too, but still. Just chill, all right? The point's been made, no need to belabor it.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 23, 2012, 11:29:11 pm

I more than agree with all of you. I'm not exactly fond of this segment, it was an experiment in freedom. Instead of giving a clearcut goal with a single way to achieve it that was semi-forced, I wanted the players to be able to explore someplace and fit everything together by themselves. Apparently the reason why people don't do that in games is because it doesn't work very well. Freedom is well and laudable, but six months of searching bedrooms is a mite excessive. Give a pair of men shovels, directions to dig a trench, leave, and you return to find a trench. Give a pair of men shovels, no directions, leave, and you'll find a pair of graves.

You were never intended to go here straight away, the dear Major Caine was supposed to keep you in New Hensfield for a little longer where there would be exposition, a villain fight, and then getting this best tackled with a couple companies of unchained revolutionaries for assistance. Haring off against recommendation was not in the plan, but all can be turned to the good with time. James should be on his feet soon, and with him, the anchor of Tarran and Dominique.

Taric, you may not die, but you will serve my plot, and you will be much less safe than James ever was. My great regret is that you're the only person who knew a damn thing about the special projects, but that is dust in the wind.

As an aside, I'm going to be ditching maps and going back to the old style that, surprisingly, served very well in the prison facility.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Tarran on October 24, 2012, 12:20:10 am

Quote from: Draignean on October 23, 2012, 11:29:11 pm

Give a pair of men shovels, directions to dig a trench, leave, and you return to find a trench. Give a pair of men shovels, no directions, leave, and you'll find a pair of graves.

Or a circular trench. Or nothing at all. Really, it depends on the person you give the shovel to, the situation they're in or going to be in, and how bored they are.

...*cough*

Quote

As an aside, I'm going to be ditching maps and going back to the old style that, surprisingly, served very well in the prison facility.

We were in a prison? My search-fu cannot find a post saying that we were and I don't recall it either.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Ahra on October 24, 2012, 01:01:05 am

The Unchaineds base was in a prison... Right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Getting punched out by an imaginary tropical waitress
Post by: Draignean on October 24, 2012, 01:38:22 am

Quote from: Tarran on October 21, 2012, 04:25:50 am

"We're here because somebody stole our ride and our best guess is somebody here took it. We're here to take it back."

If possible, manually move rounds from my current Jormungandr clip and put it in my 25-round clip. Then, regardless of the result, reload my Jormungandr with the 25/29 round clip.

   You set about merging two of your clips while you talk with Jake. There isn't a reason to hold anything back, but there really isn't any reason to go into detail with him. The fact that you stole the ship in question is irrelevant, and your knowledge of the Father holding Hoke goes a lot beyond best guess, but explaining that would probably lead into the Father's oddly personal desire to get one of you.
   Jake shakes his head. "He controls the Hangars, the Shifting Man, or the Father, whichever you prefer. They ain't guarded really, but they're sealed as tight as anything." Jake's fingers clench and unclench slowly before he continues. "Automated defenses still work too, it's where... It's where the rest of the people that got sent up with me died."
   The twenty-eighth iron slug hovers above the waiting magazine, frozen as you stare at Jake. Dominique's introduction of him was a little spare, just a random survivor, but "got sent up" doesn't sound random, and if he knows where the hangar is... Even if you can't leave you can still get aboard your ship again, with a full medical facility, quad barreled machinegun, and all the other amenities of a luxury transport. [gather information 4+1] "Jake, assume for a moment that I know nothing about you, then start at the beginning of everything."
   Jake looks at you, or looks roughly near you, then takes a deep breath and starts talking. You listen intently. His beginning is a bit close to the action for you, but he claims not to have noticed anything out of the ordinary before security started going haywire. Apparently the bulk of the facility's staff was attending a baby shower of all things when security turned on them, gunning them down and capturing as many as the deadheads and robotics could grab. His information on that event, however, is garbled, coming third-hand from another wrench jockey who heard it from a caterer. He realized something was up when a deadhead tried to club him into insensibility, nearly killing him before a friend of his took a prybar to its skull. After that he roved the facility looking for another rock to crawl under, keeping to the largest gang of survivors he could find. There are a few points he glosses over, usually where the maintenance gang ran into fleeing scientists, and you suspect those points were needlessly bloody. Eventually they caught up with what sounds like an army of survivors, led by a man named Harrison, and were assimilated into what Jake claimed was a force numbering in the hundreds. Jake talks about Harrison raiding armories for equipment, but it doesn't sound like something he was there for, just that Harrison had actual guns for his people. Jake's recollection of the events after focuses mainly on the constant attacks that harried Harrison's men into a corner, killing almost two-thirds of his forces and pushing them into the red-maintenance level. There they stayed, blockaded by the Shifting Man's children, and sending out an occasional group to slip through and try to find a way out. Jake and four others went out on that mission, and they were all killed, one by one, until it was just down to Jake, locked in a maintenance chute, starving to death.
   You ask a few question here and there, but mostly you marvel at the fact that nobody decided to talk to Jake before this. From what you've heard of Dominique's account it sounds like she skipped to the savage beating part of interrogation and forgot to ask any real questions. You aim to remedy that. "You mentioned passing through the hangar, where is it?"
    "There are two," Jake says, ridiculously eager to please. "The secure hangar is on the fifth floor, and the maintenance hangar is on the floor below it, but there's a system to lower and raise vehicles between the two."
   You're about to ask another question when James groans suddenly, the loudest sound he's made in a long time. You're halfway over to check on him when something explodes from down in the backworks of the restaurant.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2012, 12:00:25 pm

That door was making Dom nervous. She'd seen one like that before, back in that locked room where Taric had been messing with a computer... and now Taric had disappeared, meaning it was just her. Although she didn't particularly want to, she advanced forward and tried the door.

   Cautiously, infinitely cautiously, you reach out to open the door. The glow doesn't seem menacing, but it certainly doesn't look like anything natural. Despite that, nothing happens when your fingers touch the handle, and you breath a sigh of relief. Maybe it's just something to do with your sight, some weird psychic thing that only makes sense in ten-syllable latin. You tug the door open, and for a moment you can feel something pop loose, like pulling a suction cup off a wall.
  [Soak 3+1] A fist catches you in the stomach as the door explodes outwards. The shining lines, the sense of pressure, vanish as the door splinters along the glowing markings, sending out a wave of metallic shrapnel that overtakes you while you're still flying backwards from the initial shockwave. (Armor -18, -14, -11, -9, -7. HP -1, -6, -5, -3) Your new armor saves you from the worse of the blast, but more than one shard pricks through the soft sections of your armor or slides cuttingly across the unarmored sections of your body.
  You land on your back with a dozen small pieces of metal sticking out of your armor like a porcupine's quills, the force of your impact knocking the breath from your lungs. In spite of that, you really don't feel that unwell. Pissed off? Yes. Angry enough to kill whoever did that to the door? Probably. Wounded? No.
   You brush the shards of metal out of your hair and armor, then regard the offending door. It's still standing, the explosion seemingly limiting itself to the outer half of the door. It's thinner now, glowing at the edges, [Door Integrity 1] and it looks like it could fall over in a stiff breeze. You punch it instead of waiting for that breeze. The door topples, tearing away from its semi-molten sides.
   The room inside is pretty much what you expected, a plain circular chamber with a couple of chairs bolted to the floor in front of consoles. The lights of the consoles are dark now, but there's a set of heavy breakers on the opposite wall that should control power. The unusual thing is the armored corpses sprawled in one of the chairs. Its armor is scarred beyond use, showing enough burns and holes to make yours look new-made. The corpse is missing a chunk from his jaw, and his right arm ends in a splintered stump just past the elbow. Why he's dead is hardly a mystery, you're just curious how someone with his injuries could have survived long enough to reach that chair. [Observation 5] In the few places that aren't scarred and burned, you pick out a bit of grey and silver paint on the dead man's armor. If it was whole and made of cloth, the pattern would be twin to the uniform you're wearing.


---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on October 21, 2012, 08:04:34 am

"Were going after the ORS, jamie looks like i could punch him out in one hit and you dont look like your best day either Paula"

   Medical supplies beyond what little Paula has would be immeasurably useful, and the more advanced the better. If you could load up with enough ORS... hell, the battle is more than half won if the Shifting Man can't keep you injured. You motion for Paula to lead, and you head into the growth half of the labs.
   [Observation 5] [Luck 3] Between the well posted signage and Paula's experience you're able to find the chamber that contains the ORS mother as if you'd been going there every day. The trouble is that you can see a trio of corpses lolling out of the room, each one of them equipped like you are now, in modified maintenance suits that mark them clearly as Harrison's men. Judging from the holes and they way they've fallen, you'd say they were shot out of that room.
   [Failed roll not shown] You've found the room, but the room could very well be occupied by something with a very big gun. Something that doesn't like your kind. You won't know until you check, but that means someone has to stick their head around that corner.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 21, 2012, 12:11:25 pm

James attempted to fish the arm out of the water without touching it, so he could shoot it.

  [Will 4 Vs 2] The fungal arm, writhing and twitching, emerges from the water slowly. It strikes at you, twisting against your cage of will, but it is weak, and you are strong. You raise your shotgun, framing the arm against the black pillar in front of you. Then you pull the trigger, almost smiling as the recoil jars your arm. [Quickshot 4+1] (No armor, 71 total damage) The shotgun tears the arm apart at point blank range, flesh, bone, and moldy putrescence dissolving together. The impact of the buckshot tears the arm out of your mental grasp, knocking the fleshy slurry of its remains into the dead blackness. It disappears without a trace.
   You turn back to the beach, victorious for the first time in a long time. Your shadow, still darkly garbed, is holding the cube now, cradling it in his severed arm and manipulating it with the other hand. Blight looking at you in a vaguely irritated manner, undoubtedly for destroying that thing before she could make it pay for whatever it had done to her. You're about to ask your shadow what he's doing when he finishes and turns to look at you.
  "Keep your heart rate down, try not to get excited, avoid anything with fish oil in it, and for the love of God, do not have sex," he says calmly. "You still need medical attention, more even than you needed it before. And try not to get hit in the head too much." The last seems added in as an afterthought, with only a baring of teeth to name it a joke.
   You try and respond, to say something, but you feel strange... Fuzzy. Forming words takes more energy and knowledge than you can summon at the moment. You fall to your knees, staring at the cube that your shadow still cradles. You have enough time to wonder what he did to you before the effort of keeping your back straight overwhelms you. The last thing your remember is collapsing face down into the surf.

   You open your eyes. Then you close them again. It doesn't seem to make any difference. Your head feels like someone just had a battle royal inside it, your tongue is wedged uncomfortably in the side of your cheek, and your mouth is as dry as paper. Wherever you are, it doesn't seem to be a big improvement. Then you hear something explode.

---

Turn Recap
Tarran Listening
Dominique is not so fine anymore
Aaron is Contemplating
James is... is waking up? Heresy!

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 76/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor 13

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 37/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140 (-25%)
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150 (-25%)
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 100/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210 (-25%)
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 33/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240 (-25%)
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on October 24, 2012, 02:34:51 am

"...Well then."

"Uh, James? Are you finally awake?" Tarran says, half looking at James, half looking at the direction of the sound of the explosion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 24, 2012, 03:55:34 am

Dom, not quite sure it was the best course of action to continue alone but doing it anyway, moved forward to see what she could do about fixing the breakers/getting the power back on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on October 24, 2012, 06:01:20 am

"Cale... on 3 we both try to get a glimpse, do a barrel roll away and hope to god its out of ammo or on a big ugly anger problemed thing that will get in range for my phoenix or your neuroflashes" what does a a neuro-flash do? flashbang? Biological EMP?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Zako on October 24, 2012, 06:04:05 am

Ahra, have you thought about using something shiny to poke around the corner as a mirror for you to look at instead of poking your head out?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 24, 2012, 07:50:47 pm

James groaned, rolled over and promptly hit the floor, unleashing a small torrent of (half-understandable) curses. James's head hurt like... ... well, it just hurt. Not quite anything to compare it to. James halfway sat up, but then kind of just lay back down again. Why'd his head have to hurt so much? James tried to form a sentence, but it kinda came out as "Iem wa... wher splo..." so he in order, rolled back onto his back, and made the sentence slightly more able to be understood. "I'mm awaike... Ugh...." James stopped to put a hand on his head and try to open his eyes. "Wheire... where'sss that ecssplo..." Another pause, to curse and cough a few times, "explosion?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on October 24, 2012, 08:27:03 pm

"My god, finally. Welcome back to the world of the conscious and not-in-a-coma, James."

"The explosion was down there." Tarran said, pointing vaguely in the direction of the explosion. "I suppose I should check it out. You go ahead and stay here, James. You're the only one not introduced to Jake, after all."

Trot off towards the location of the explosion.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 24, 2012, 08:33:15 pm

In response, James made another pained groan. God, waking up hurt.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 01, 2012, 05:26:58 pm

Do we have a fourthpage Dev-22 here?!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 03, 2012, 10:06:56 pm

Yes, undoubtedly. I have just finished switching colleges for my next semester, (Accepted as of noonish today, semi-yay) and I'm currently yelling at my finaid people. A word of advice: If you want to go to college and NOT do it with a six year headache, don't get born into a family of goat farmers. Get born into a family of stinkin' rich people, it'll help a lot.

I'll get at least one turn out tomorrow, as well as my actions to any RTDs that I'm, by some miracle, still in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 04, 2012, 12:08:02 am

Very happy to see you back, Draignean. ^^^ I hope you get things worked out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 05, 2012, 01:07:33 am

Tarran Smith and James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 24, 2012, 07:50:47 pm

James groaned, rolled over and promptly hit the floor, unleashing a small torrent of (half-understandable) curses. James's head hurt like... ... well, it just hurt. Not quite anything to compare it to. James halfway sat up, but then kind of just lay back down again. Why'd his head have to hurt so much? James tried to form a sentence, but it kinda came out as "Iem wa... wher splo..." so he in order, rolled back onto his back, and made the sentence slightly more able to be understood. "I'mm awaike... Ugh...." James stopped to put a hand on his head and try to open his eyes. "Wheire... where'sss that ecssplo..." Another pause, to curse and cough a few times, "explosion?"

Quote from: Tarran on October 24, 2012, 08:27:03 pm

"My god, finally. Welcome back to the world of the conscious and not-in-a-coma, James."

"The explosion was down there." Tarran said, pointing vaguely in the direction of the explosion. "I suppose I should check it out. You go ahead and stay here, James. You're the only one not introduced to Jake, after all."

Trot off towards the location of the explosion.

   James' first actions were clumsy, and, at least for him, verbally obscene. The level of obscenity is a little difficult to judge, however, as his first drymouthed words are more gibberish than english. "Iem wa... wher splo..." He rolls off his face slowly and sits up, trying again marginally better results. "I'mm awaike... Ugh...."  His voice is slurred and sounds like he's chewing his tongue, but it's understandable now. "Wheire... where'sss that ecssplo..." He clears his throat with a hacking cough, taking another deep breath before forming a single word with great deliberation. "Explosion?"
   Tarran welcomes James back into the world with surprised enthusiasm, helping him back up onto the couch. "My god, finally. Welcome back to the world of the conscious and not-in-a-coma, James. The explosion was down there," he continues, pointing off in one direction rather pointlessly. "I suppose I should check it out. You go ahead and stay here, James. You're the only one not introduced to Jake, after all." With that, Tarran trots away. A gait that is distinctly different from a jog, the detail seems odd.
   James continues to sit on the couch while Tarran's footsteps fade away. The ache in his head decreases by degrees, lowering enough for Tarran's last sentence to make it through about a minute after he's gone. "Jake?"
   "Here." Jake says from off the James' right.
   James squints for a moment, confident that his eyes are open, and equally confident that it isn't doing a damn bit of good. "No 'ffense, who are you?" The 'are' sounds a bit pirate-y, but it's intelligible.
   Jake sighs. "Long story." 
  "Not goin' anywherr..."
   There's a pause from Jake that might have been a shrug, but he gives his story in its entirety. A bit more cohesive for having already related it once, but largely unchanged from what he told Tarran.

---

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on October 24, 2012, 08:27:03 pm

Trot off towards the location of the explosion.

   You trot back into the restaurant's backworks, trying to pin down where that explosion came from.  [Observation 5] It isn't easy, networks of corridors and small processing rooms making it difficult to judge exactly where the noise came from, but you manage. You end up leaving the backworks of the restaurant, but you're confident that you've found the right path.
   One turn makes you slow down and raise your rifle. Splinters of metal litter the floor along with a few specks of fresh blood. Scorch marks scar the walls, and the end of the corridor consists of a collapsed door, still glowing with heat. You get a glimpse of Dominique doing something in the room behind the collapsed door, but a sudden flicker in the lighting gets your attention first. [End 3] You stagger as more than fifty pounds of extra weight hits you across the shoulders, going down on one knee before you adjust back to your full weight again. The lights are on in force by the time you get your equilibrium back entirely, somewhat dim due to the damage this part of the hall suffered, but definitely on.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 24, 2012, 03:55:34 am

Dom, not quite sure it was the best course of action to continue alone but doing it anyway, moved forward to see what she could do about fixing the breakers/getting the power back on.

   The breakers on the far end of the room appear to be intact, just... off. Emergency power has been disabled manually, a bloody handprint still staining the release, but main power relay looks like it was tripped automatically in response to overload conditions. [Mechanical 5] You reset the overload trip easily, and pull a monkey flips the switch on the breaker for main power. The lights flicker briefly, charging back to full power after a very long rest. You don't really notice those, the power of fully gravity suddenly trying to drag you into the floor occupies the entirety of your attention. [End 3] You catch yourself on one of the chairs, but that's the only thing keeping you off your knees. Lunar gravity is not something you should quit cold turkey.
   By the time you get used to your full weight the entire room is lit up by holographic displays and ambient lighting, making you squint and blink in the sudden radiance. [Observation 4] This is a serious case of not-your-job, but it looks like you've just restored power to most, if not all, of this floor. The holographic power grid of this floor has more than a few flashing orange lines in it, circuits that failed to disengage properly when the power was cut originally. Atmospheric control, sectional grid power to parts of the housing complex, and a couple of lines dedicated to power something called APS all failed to disengage from the facility's main power.
   The power grid, in addition to giving you a great deal of unnecessary information, also provides you with a map of sorts. It's not much, very little in the way of designation, but it's enough for you to get your bearings. The v-split corridor you entered the restaurant from leads back onto the bright line of the main east-west corridor, and the other fork of the V leads into a larger room marked with the glowing letters RF. Further down that same path leads to the emergency stairs and, if you trace a dim line of power of the main path, a maintenance duct probably, a service lift. The rest of it you've already seen; the gardens, the throbbing red patch of broken circuits that used to be the chapel, a short set of blocky rooms beside the chapel, and the pulsing heart of the housing complex. You absently note that the housing complex has, by far, the highest percentage of orange lines.
 

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on October 24, 2012, 06:01:20 am

"Cale... on 3 we both try to get a glimpse, do a barrel roll away and hope to god its out of ammo or on a big ugly anger problemed thing that will get in range for my phoenix or your neuroflashes"

   Cale nods briefly and the two of you take a position on the near side of the door, waiting on your slow count of three to take a quick peek.
   [Dexterity 2] You preform a sliding, stumbling, and entirely graceless attempt at a sideways roll when you finish your count. It was meant to take you clear to the other side of the door and provide you a quick peek into the bargain, but it ends up fouling on a corpse and putting you square in the middle of doorway.
   A dual barreled automated turret stares at you from inside the lab. You stare back. The air is thick with tension. Gradually, very gradually, you ease up off your hands and knees and slide over to the side of the door opposite from Cale. The turret, clearly, is not going to fire on you without provocation, but that begs the question of why it shot down the batch of corpses you just crawled across. [Int 4] A glimpse of something shiny clutched in one of the corpse's fists catches your eye. A slim metal box, smaller and thinner than the body's hand. A container for ORS spikes.

---

Turn Recap
Tarran finding Dom
Dominique turning on the lights
Aaron is staring at guns
James is being brought up to speed

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 77/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor 13

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 38/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 102/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 34/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 05, 2012, 01:40:36 am

"I heard an explosion over here, Dom. What happened?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 05, 2012, 01:45:15 am

"Takes care of that," Dom muttered to herself. Now that she had turned the lights on, though, she wasn't sure what she should do next. She settled on memorizing the map given to her and studying the rest of the room for anything useful... or at least Taric. Where had that boy gotten off to?

(Tarran ninja'd me, so I'm just going to leave that action as-is on the assumption that's what Dom was doing before Tarran got to her, and just reply to him now.)

"A booby trap, boss," Dom said absently as she looked at the map. "Hey, boss? A tip for future reference. You can see in the dark like I do, right? Then you might be able to see stuff the same way I do. So if you see a glowing door, for fuck's sake don't open it. That's how you know they're trapped." A thought struck her, and she turned around. "Hey, did you see Taric on your way here? He fucking vanished on me a moment ago and I have no clue where he went."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 05, 2012, 01:48:42 am

"No, I didn't see where Taric went. I thought he was with you. How could you loose him?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 05, 2012, 01:57:58 am

"Some weird shit, I dunno. It felt like some asshole tried to get in my mind while I was walking down the hall, so I called back to Taric to do a sweep of the area while I pressed on. He didn't answer, but I mean, y'know, it's Taric. Dude's a fucking weirdo, he probably didn't feel like answering. After the door exploded I thought he wussed out and ran back to you guys, and I figured I was so close to the power I might as well work it out while I was here. The rest of 'em can't see in the dark, so, y'know, turning on the lights might help us find him, or him find us, or something."

She glanced over her shoulder at Tarran. "Now that I think about it, didn't he say he was going to check out some of the other rooms when I first went down this way? (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg3680485#msg3680485) Maybe we passed him up. Give me a minute to finish looking at this map then I'll help you look for him." She turned her attention back to the display. "Fucking labyrinthine complex or something. What the hell did they need so much space for, d'you think, boss? Maybe they were developing some sort of super weapon, like those suits but better."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 05, 2012, 02:52:35 am

"Okay, I'll wait."

Wait for Dom a few seconds before randomly unconsiously wandering off towards the second door (if it's still unopened?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 05, 2012, 10:06:53 pm

"...Huh. Whuh'die" James cleared his throat. "What did I miss...?" James also attempted to roll off the bench and get up, groaning with annoyance.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 06, 2012, 04:15:49 pm

"Paula... do you think its rigged to shoot if we walk up towards it or is it an ""Watchdog"" that noticed these ORS?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2012, 12:43:11 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 05, 2012, 02:52:35 am

"Okay, I'll wait."

Wait for Dom a few seconds before randomly unconsiously wandering off towards the second door (if it's still unopened?)

   You twiddle your thumbs for a couple seconds while Dom spends some time staring at the screens. A natural dislike of standing still makes you move to investigate the immediate area. You think about heading back to the restaurant to check the other door, but that's a goodly distance back, and you said you'd wait for Dom. You end up sticking close enough to help Dom if something goes wrong, but you backtrack enough to look at some of the turn-offs that you missed.
    [Observation 3+1]  Reactivating the power systems also reactivated the holographic signage, a fact which makes you job a great deal easier. The closest turnoff leads back to Mavaren Gardens/Local Church of the Virgin World area, the second leads to a maintenance supply closet, and the third leads to long term storage for the restaurant. Not terribly useful unless you've got any baking to do.
   A scream from the direction of the restaurant makes you pivot and aim before you know what you're doing.
 
---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 05, 2012, 01:45:15 am

"Takes care of that," Dom muttered to herself. Now that she had turned the lights on, though, she wasn't sure what she should do next. She settled on memorizing the map given to her and studying the rest of the room for anything useful... or at least Taric. Where had that boy gotten off to?

   [Int 3] You commit as much of the map as you can to memory, but memorizing a bunch of glowing lines isn't exactly your strong suit. You've got the general shape down, but the rest will probably fade as soon as the afterimage does.
   [Observation 3+1] You're about to turn away from the glowing screens when you notice one of the lines brightening, increasing its draw on the system. You trace the line with your finger, following the glowing line back to the maintenance lift. You're fairly certain that means the lift is in motion.
   The sound of someone screaming in the distance catches your ear.
---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on November 06, 2012, 04:15:49 pm

"Paula... do you think its rigged to shoot if we walk up towards it or is it an ""Watchdog"" that noticed these ORS?"

   "I think... I think it's a watchdog. The brass takes employee theft pretty seriously, but the turrets aren't supposed to fire lethal rounds except, well, except in a state of declared emergency." Paula sighs. "I think we can be fairly certain that a state of emergency was declared, and I don't think it's going to slide back into its roost anytime soon."
   "Any advice on dealing with it?" Cale asks, peaking nervously at the waiting turret.
   "It can't shoot directly under itself, if that's any consolation."
   [Int 2+1] Well, that puts a damper on that plan. If you had something long enough to work with you could still pry that ORS pack out of the stiff's hands while remaining out of the turret's line of fire, but it would probable hold a grudge if you needed to walk past it again. That plan also only gets you one pack of ORS, helpful, but not great.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 05, 2012, 10:06:53 pm

"...Huh. Whuh'die" James cleared his throat. "What did I miss...?" James also attempted to roll off the bench and get up, groaning with annoyance.

   The sudden appearance of full gravity when you're midway through pulling yourself to your feet is... unpleasant. The light blooming around you is more welcome, even if it is a little painful to your already aching head. Straightening your body so you can stand like a human being rather than a mountain ape is a torture of degrees, but you manage. When you're on your feet you try to ask Jake about what's been happening, but your first attempt falls short of english. You second attempt, achieved after much throat clearing, is a little better.
   Jake is still squinting at the light, his expression mixing pain and wonder. He's shorter than you'd expected, looking ragged and unkempt in a torn but sturdily reinforced maintenance suit. He shakes his head slowly in response to your question. "I'm not the persona to ask. I've just been following the woman, Dominique. She looked at some files with the green-eyed man, Taric, and then later we came here and I helped carry you down here. There was some excitement, a security bot that reactivated, and a small flood, but nothing important to me. I honestly don't know what anyone of you are doing."
   The restaurant hums steadily as systems reboot, regaining life after a year of darkness. The array of holographic spikes in the middle of the room begins to glow, softly at first, but gaining intensity as the room starts to change. Walls fuzz out of focus, shifting and changing into something fancier, understated but elegant in nature. Sections of solid wall seem to become transparent, turning into windows that look out onto steep mountains and knife-sharp canyons. Hazy clouds seem to drift into the room through the windows, forming an odd sense of space in the enclosed room. It's almost enough to distract you from the pair of large... things that are blocking the doorway that Tarran exited through. Immortals, except that the armor these are wearing is significantly larger and more gnarled seeming than the other immortals you've seen. The others looked like they'd been designed as normal armor, biological armor, but still normal armor. These looked like they'd gone to seed, expanding haphazardly. The distant thought that those suits must be hideously uncomfortable to wear flickers idly across your mind. The only good news is that the adrenaline pumping through your body is dispelling the earlier pain with marvelous speed.
    Jake looks like he's about ready to pass out, though you don't blame him. "If you don't have a better plan, I'm going to scream loudly," Jake whispers, swallowing audibly. He makes good on his word in the next second.

---


Turn Recap
Tarran is twiddling thumbs.
Dominique looking at the pretty pretty lights
Aaron is perhaps planning
James is being put into dangerous situations

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Immortal Skirmisher 1
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (6/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Fine
Range:
Mid to James, Jake
V.Long (Obstructed) to Dominique and Tarran

Immortal Skirmisher 2
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (6/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Fine
Mid to James, Jake
V.Long (Obstructed) to Dominique and Tarran

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 78/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (46/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (2/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor 13

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 39/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A29, E39), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 104/135
Stamina: 115/115
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 35/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2012, 01:43:12 am

Dom rushed back out to see what James was screaming about and, upon seeing the suit, hit it with a Slam to hopefully knock it down. She could think about tactics later; right now she just wanted it out of the way so she could see the room and make sure nothing was close to the coma kid and Jake.

(Just want to add that I'm happy you made that wiki, since I forgot how Slam works again. >.< My brain doesn't function correctly at the best of times. Anyway, I think 35 stamina for 35 kN of force should be sufficient to knock him on his ass, with the three-foot diameter centered on his chest.

Later edit for clarity: I meant Immortal Skirmisher 1 in my action, sorry for not specifying earlier. ^^^; Also, I take it these guys are either prototypes or guys who have just been in the suit too long. If the latter's the case, then that means this place is still making those things, and we might want to see about shutting that down as our #1 priority.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 08, 2012, 02:46:34 am

D, I just noticed: The Artemis doesn't appear to be on the wiki or on the assorted lore spoiler. Is that intentional or a mistake?



Run out and fire at the weapons the Immortals are wielding, rather than them themselves. Use my Jormungandr.

Hopefully my unique approach will result in joyous, massive explosions and not shooting friendlies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Zako on November 08, 2012, 03:24:30 am

Now might be a good time to use that shield that James has on his person...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 08, 2012, 10:09:05 am

Before anyone made it to him, James shouted "Immortals! Two of them!" and proceeded to hide in front of Jake and behind his riot shield.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2012, 10:12:27 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2012, 01:43:12 am

(Just want to add that I'm happy you made that wiki, since I forgot how Slam works again. >.< My brain doesn't function correctly at the best of times. Anyway, I think 35 stamina for 35 kN of force should be sufficient to knock him on his ass, with the five-foot diameter centered on his chest.

Later edit for clarity: I meant Immortal Skirmisher 1 in my action, sorry for not specifying earlier. ^^^; Also, I take it these guys are either prototypes or guys who have just been in the suit too long. If the latter's the case, then that means this place is still making those things, and we might want to see about shutting that down as our #1 priority.)

Firstly, since you have a decent bonus to A.Kinetics, you might want to consider increasing the difficulty to next step up. It would increase the damage from  7-14 (knockback of 8-15) to 18-28 (Knockback of 18-28). Of course, if you're looking for damage, you might consider using that shear evolution you picked up earlier. That one, for the same stamina cost and difficulty as the second slam mentioned above, would deal 84-138 damage, taking its difficulty to -2 would deal 135-261 damage.
Just as a helpful FYI.

Secondly, your powers of perception are excellent.

Edit 2: Damage over 36-56 would also convert the damage type to heavy weapons, just as an added bonus.

Edit 3: Worked out the highest amount of damage you could psionically, just for fun. 810-1782. Granted, you could only pull that off on a 6+1, and failing would probably kill you, and several people nearby, in a spectacular shower of gore. But, if you got lucky, you could shear a hole straight through a ship like Virtue's armor and shields with enough force leftover to kill an occupant.

Quote from: Tarran on November 08, 2012, 02:46:34 am

D, I just noticed: The Artemis doesn't appear to be on the wiki or on the assorted lore spoiler. Is that intentional or a mistake?

Hopefully my unique approach will result in joyous, massive explosions and not shooting friendlies.

Intentional to the first. Shoot it a couple times or examine it.
On the latter, the GM approves of your unique approach.

Quote from: Ahra on October 24, 2012, 06:01:20 am

what does a a neuro-flash do? flashbang? Biological EMP?

Missed this earlier. Biological EMP is close, but it's not a shut-down. Seizures, pain via microwave pulse, and a brief sensory overload that can manifest as hallucinations. Largely harmless unless the victim as a heart-attack or bites off their own tongue, same purpose as a flashbang though.

Ninja EDIT: Since powder just posted now, I'm going to give SC a bit to consider his action, then run the turn.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Zako on November 08, 2012, 11:39:48 am

Just looked at those numbers. Holy jebus...

Mind over matter indeed...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 08, 2012, 12:42:56 pm

everyone look for a preferably metal sheet i can cover my body with so i can rush to under the turret

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2012, 03:03:09 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 08, 2012, 12:42:56 pm

everyone look for a preferably metal sheet i can cover my body with so i can rush to under the turret

Oh you can walk under it just fine. It'll only start shooting if you take Technocrat property without clearance, attack it, or tamper with it. Or the Shifting Man realizes you're there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 08, 2012, 03:47:46 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 08, 2012, 03:03:09 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 08, 2012, 12:42:56 pm

everyone look for a preferably metal sheet i can cover my body with so i can rush to under the turret

Oh you can walk under it just fine. It'll only start shooting if you take Technocrat property without clearance, attack it, or tamper with it. Or the Shifting Man realizes you're there.

... so i can walk up to it, point my Phoenix at it and crash?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 08, 2012, 04:04:54 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 08, 2012, 03:47:46 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 08, 2012, 03:03:09 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 08, 2012, 12:42:56 pm

everyone look for a preferably metal sheet i can cover my body with so i can rush to under the turret

Oh you can walk under it just fine. It'll only start shooting if you take Technocrat property without clearance, attack it, or tamper with it. Or the Shifting Man realizes you're there.

... so i can walk up to it, point my Phoenix at it and crash?

Uh... The phoenix fires pressurized flammable gas. Firing it at anything at point blank range would probably be a bad idea, firing it at an armored surface... You can see how this might be bad for your eyebrows.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2012, 06:29:20 pm

(Go ahead and run the turn. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2012, 12:28:33 am

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, James Evan

Quote from: Tarran on November 08, 2012, 02:46:34 am

Run out and fire at the weapons the Immortals are wielding, rather than them themselves. Use my Jormungandr.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2012, 01:43:12 am

Dom rushed back out to see what James was screaming about and, upon seeing the suit, hit it with a Slam to hopefully knock it down. She could think about tactics later; right now she just wanted it out of the way so she could see the room and make sure nothing was close to the coma kid and Jake.

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 08, 2012, 10:09:05 am

Before anyone made it to him, James shouted "Immortals! Two of them!" and proceeded to hide in front of Jake and behind his riot shield.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan 44+0-1 = 43
Tarran Smith 79+19-33 = 65
Dominique Wakeman 6+4-33 = -23

Jake Fern 4+3-4 = 3

Immortal Skirmisher 1 53+7-4 = 56
Immortal Skirmisher 2 60+7-4 = 63

   Despite having to sprint the distance back from the power control station, Tarran is the first one to get in on the fight. He arrives on the heels of James' warning, bursting in behind the immortals without a moment to spare for surprise. [Quickshot 2-2+1+1] He does spare a couple moments to miss the immortals completely. One of the immortals turns to regard him without expression.
   The immortal that turned to face Tarran doesn't even pause as it brings its shotgun to bear. [Quickshot 2] Tarran, having a healthy desire to keep his hide intact, throws himself out of the way as the particle accelerator turns the space that he previously occupied into a sheet of burning plasma.
   The other immortal trudges toward James [Dex 2] slowly, covering ground without concern or haste.
   James, too thrilled to finally be awake to ruin it by dying, slides his riot shield off his back and dashes over to cover Jake. [Soak 4] Bracing solidly into the shield, blocking himself up behind a low table and keeping his head down. [Luck 3]
   Jake, [Will 4] does himself some credit by locking his elbow over James' back and aiming one of the pistols Tarran gave him at the oncoming immortal. It would probably do more good if he wasn't shaking visibly.
  Dominique, too slow to make it to the party in time to get a say in the games, arrives behind Tarran.

(Soak percentage for James' riot shield is 30% higher while he stays blocking.)
(Tarran and Dom are now at short range to the Immortals)

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on November 08, 2012, 12:42:56 pm

walk up to it, point my Phoenix at it and crash

   You walk under the turret slowly, ready to jump back at the first sign of hostility. The turret tracks you, but it doesn't fire. You get under the turret carefully, aiming your pistol up under it, taking all the time in the world to place your shot. [Confirm critical 4 Vs 1, critical confirmed] "I don't think that's a good i-" Paula manages before you pull the trigger and flames engulf you.  (Turret Armor -96, immune to burns.) [Soak 4+1] (Aaron Armor -9, Hp -16. Suit is on fire)
   A third of a brick's worth of gas, compressed into a solid state, then sublimated and ignited, makes quite a boom in an enclosed lab. [Luck 4] Pure luck keeps you under the turret as the explosion of searing wind knocks you on your ass. Bits of your armor strip away and parts of your flesh singe as the fireball expands around you. The turret itself has a fresh semi-molten gouge from your blast, but it is definitely still active, and very definitely hostile now.
  "Fuck! What the hell did he just do!?" Cale shouts from outside the room.
   There's a pause before Paula's voice calls out, more than a little startled in tone. "You still alive in there Aaron?" 

---


Turn Recap
Tarran is missing and missed
Dominique do be slow
Aaron is in a bad place. And on fire.
James defending

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Immortal Skirmisher 1
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (6/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Fine
Range:
Mid- to James, Jake
Short to Dominique and Tarran

Immortal Skirmisher 2
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (5/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Fine
Mid to James, Jake
Short to Dominique and Tarran

Spoiler: Enemy (Aaron) (click to show/hide)

Ceiling Turret
Class: Basic Defensive Emplacement
Armor 54/150
Weapon: Dual Auto-cannon (200/250)
Status: Molten hole.
Range:
Melee to Aaron
Short (Obstructed) to Cale, Paula, and Henry.

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (37/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor 13, Suit is on fire, 1-10 points of damage per turn.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 40/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 75/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 48/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A24, E34), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 135/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 36/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 30/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly. Defending Jake

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 09, 2012, 12:54:07 am

Wow, the ineptness of everyone this turn is astounding. Unfortunate that I failed, I expected great things. But I won't repeat my action, I'm not really that kind of guy.

Also, you forgot to update the distance in the spoilers.



Aim at the legs of the one going towards James. Fire three shots. Use my Jormungandr.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 09, 2012, 12:59:21 am

"MY DAMN FACE, WHO THE HELL CALLS THIS A PISTOL??!!"

Wait... its melee range to me? Can i stab into it with the bone spike?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2012, 01:01:06 am

(...)

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2012, 01:43:12 am

[...]Slam[...]35 stamina for 35 kN of force[...]three-foot diameter centered on his chest[...]Immortal Skirmisher 1[...]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Zako on November 09, 2012, 08:54:28 am

Try using a shear instead SerCon, I'd like to see what it does!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2012, 09:06:05 am

Quote from: Ahra on November 09, 2012, 12:59:21 am

Wait... its melee range to me? Can i stab into it with the bone spike?

It's a metal turret. Metal, with like armor and stuff, and you want to stab it with a mutated piece of a random guy's forearm?
...
I suppose the answer to your question is yes, yes you can.

Quote from: Tarran on November 09, 2012, 12:54:07 am

Also, you forgot to update the distance in the spoilers.

Fixed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 09, 2012, 12:48:17 pm

(Maybe later, Zako.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 09, 2012, 04:44:21 pm

Erm... dude its status says it have a nice hole in it? unstabbable?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2012, 06:09:24 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 09, 2012, 04:44:21 pm

Erm... dude its status says it have a nice hole in it? unstabbable?

The burning point of bone is significantly lower than the melting point of metal, and even so, you're stabbing a machine with a piece of bone. I'm not saying you can't do it, it's just... strange.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 09, 2012, 07:08:03 pm

James kept defending. Considering both Tarran and Dominique were here, and Jake had a pistol, he just had to defend him and Jake from Tarran's shots the Immortals and he should be fine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 09, 2012, 08:00:22 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 09, 2012, 06:09:24 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 09, 2012, 04:44:21 pm

Erm... dude its status says it have a nice hole in it? unstabbable?

The burning point of bone is significantly lower than the melting point of metal, and even so, you're stabbing a machine with a piece of bone. I'm not saying you can't do it, it's just... strange.

... well **** goodbye eyebrows, make note to find not-as-destructive weapons "DONT COME IN HERE!!!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2012, 09:24:25 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 09, 2012, 08:00:22 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 09, 2012, 06:09:24 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 09, 2012, 04:44:21 pm

Erm... dude its status says it have a nice hole in it? unstabbable?

The burning point of bone is significantly lower than the melting point of metal, and even so, you're stabbing a machine with a piece of bone. I'm not saying you can't do it, it's just... strange.

... well **** goodbye eyebrows, make note to find not-as-destructive weapons "DONT COME IN HERE!!!"

You have both a knife and a crowbar, just to remind you of that. Do you have any specific action in mind? Warning the others back is pretty much free.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 10, 2012, 12:42:12 pm

What i wanted to do was simply to shove something in its hole and hope i get something important with it, can try with the crowbar?
i dont care if im zapped, just do it

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Zako on November 10, 2012, 12:45:37 pm

There's probably some kind of panel that you can pry off with a crowbar. Once you get access to the electronics inside, all you gotta do is rip some stuff out and it should be dead. Don't know why you used that area effect gun on it instead...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 10, 2012, 02:24:29 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, James Evan

Quote from: Tarran on November 09, 2012, 12:54:07 am

Aim at the legs of the one going towards James. Fire three shots. Use my Jormungandr.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 08, 2012, 01:43:12 am

[...]Slam[...]35 stamina for 35 kN of force[...]three-foot diameter centered on his chest[...]Immortal Skirmisher 1[...]

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 09, 2012, 07:08:03 pm

James kept defending. Considering both Tarran and Dominique were here, and Jake had a pistol, he just had to defend him and Jake from Tarran's shots the Immortals and he should be fine.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan 40+0-1 = 39
Tarran Smith 90+19-3 = 106 (bonus action)
Dominique Wakeman 85+4-3 = 86

Jake Fern 78+3-4 = 77 (Locked behind Immortal Skirmisher 1)

Immortal Skirmisher 1 55+7-4 = 58
Immortal Skirmisher 2 53+7-4 = 56

   Tarran shoots at the Immortal advancing on James, [Quickshot 5+1+1, 3+1, 1-1 (bonus negated)] [Luck 2] putting two of three rounds into the immortal's leg. (Immortal Skirmisher 1 Armor -12, -12) Both of the rounds fail to penetrate the immortal's overgrown armor, and the third round misses by enough to send it straight into James' Shield. (James Riot Shield -9)
   Dominique adds to Tarran's attack with a psychic slam, [A.Kinetics 3+1] (-35 Stamina) knocking the immortal off its feet and sending it skidding off course. (Immortal 1 armor -11)
   The fallen immortal [Dex 3+1-2] picks itself up and continues plodding toward James. It makes up for the course diversion that Dom gave it, but it doesn't make it much farther than that.
   Jake, with the immortal still out of the effective range of his loaner firearm, sits tight and prepares to fire next round.   
   The immortal skirmisher that fired on Tarran tracks him briefly, attempts anticipate another surprise roll, and fires. [Quickshot 4+1 Vs Kinesthesia 2+2-1] It succeeds. [Tarran Passive Kinetics 4+2-2, 15 point shield] A wave of high-energy particles knocks Tarran sideways, flash-heating armor and flesh alike. Armor and latent ability keep it from being the wound it should have been, but the result is still more than painful. (Tarran Shield -3, -2, -2, -2. Tarran Armor -10, -8, -6, -5. Tarran Health -8, -6, -6, -12. )
   James Evan continues to sit tight, watching as the fight continues to evolve, and trying to keep his vital parts out of the line of fire. Normally he'd just have been considering the immortal's line of fire, but considering the riot shield has a brand new dent in it from Tarran, he isn't taking any chances. [Luck 2]

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on November 10, 2012, 12:42:12 pm

try with the crowbar

   You warn the others back as you steady yourself on your feet. Having them walk in to help and getting fifty rounds of lead for their trouble isn't how you intend to end your reluctant command.
  With the turret still vainly attempting to track you, you grab your crowbar and slam it into the glowing hole you made. You take advantage of the turret's immobility and repeat the process several times, burying the crowbar as deeply as you can with each strike.  [Brawl 4] Which, as it turns out, is pretty far. [Luck 5] Sparks fly when you finally hit something important inside. Thick maintenance gloves protect you from electrical shock, [Str 5] and you're able to yank your crowbar back out of the molten hole before it cements itself in there. The turret whirrs fitfully once more, jerking around erratically before freezing up with an electrical pop.
  The immobile object has been defeated, but your suit is still on fire. (Armor -7) It's uncomfortably warm, to put it mildly.

---


Turn Recap
Tarran is hitting and being hit
Dominique is knocking a foo around
Aaron is on fire.
James is whistling dixie

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Immortal Skirmisher 1
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (175/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (6/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Fine
Range:
Mid- to James, Jake
Short to Dominique and Tarran

Immortal Skirmisher 2
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (200/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (4/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Fine
Mid to James, Jake
Short to Dominique and Tarran

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 63/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor 13, Suit is on fire, 1-10 points of damage per turn.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 40/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 54/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A21, E31), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 109/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [6, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs. In hand)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 37/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 21/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly. Defending Jake

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2012, 02:43:23 pm

(I didn't realize Slam was so worthless in combat.)

Seeing that her psychic powers were unable to even slow down the enemies, Dom elected to spray acid on the one that Tarran wasn't engaging (Skirmisher 2).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 10, 2012, 03:10:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2012, 02:43:23 pm

(I didn't realize Slam was so worthless in combat.)

It's a basic ability, and mostly for knocking things back or knocking something down. For stationary objects it's a good battering ram, but against something that can move its damage is halved. I might have to tweak the equation a little, but it was never meant to be a damage hound.  At high difficulty and max output it can only deal 135-297 damage (Knockback of 135-297), which is enough to punt anybody off of anything, and the raw damage is doubled when the target's back is against the wall.

And you did slow the immortal down, he would have crossed into short range to James this turn without your intervention.

Edit: Equation tweaked slightly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2012, 03:45:47 pm

(Don't worry about it. I'm not going to. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 11, 2012, 01:16:26 am

Can you remind me what bonus action means? I've forgotten.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 11, 2012, 01:27:52 am

It means you get two actions.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 11, 2012, 02:28:04 am

The turn after it triggers?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 11, 2012, 02:29:34 am

I dunno, it doesn't say on the wiki. Just post two and see if Draignean runs both.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 11, 2012, 02:55:04 am

"...G-ah!"

Act1: Fire my Jormungandr at the arm of the one shooting at me.

Act2: Then run out of their line of sight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 11, 2012, 12:45:49 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 11, 2012, 01:16:26 am

Can you remind me what bonus action means? I've forgotten.

When it happens for an NPC I run the bonus action at the very end of the combat turn, when it happens for a PC I run it at the very top of the next round. The difference is because I don't know what you would want to do with your bonus action, and hence I can't write it as it comes up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 11, 2012, 04:37:31 pm

Stop. Drop. Roll. "Its safe now!!!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Zako on November 12, 2012, 09:32:54 am

A shear would do a lot more damage than slam, with a lot less effort required too. Probably effective on it's armor too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 13, 2012, 12:49:11 am

James stayed behind his shield- however, if that immortal came near him, he'd spring at it pour all of his weight and strength into a shield bash. He was a strong man and probably wasn't light, either. The thing probably wouldn't like it.
((Lock my action behind that of the immortal that was attempting to come near me. If it, in its action, came to short range, shield bash. If not, stay defending))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 13, 2012, 01:52:29 pm

Tarran Smith, James Evan, Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2012, 02:43:23 pm

Seeing that her psychic powers were unable to even slow down the enemies, Dom elected to spray acid on the one that Tarran wasn't engaging (Skirmisher 2).

Quote from: Tarran on November 11, 2012, 02:55:04 am

"...G-ah!"

Act1: Fire my Jormungandr at the arm of the one shooting at me.

Act2: Then run out of their line of sight.

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 13, 2012, 12:49:11 am

James stayed behind his shield- however, if that immortal came near him, he'd spring at it pour all of his weight and strength into a shield bash. He was a strong man and probably wasn't light, either. The thing probably wouldn't like it.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan 56+0-1 = 55 (Locked behind Immortal Skirmisher 1)
Tarran Smith 51+19-3 = 67
Dominique Wakeman 75+4-3 = 76

Jake Fern 49+3-4 = 50 (Locked behind Immortal Skirmisher 1)

Immortal Skirmisher 1 32+7-4 = 35
Immortal Skirmisher 2 81+7-4 = 84

  Tarran takes some offense at being shot, returning the Immortal's favor with a full burst of rifle fire. [Quickshot 3+1-2] The slugs fly, missing the immortal and burying themselves in a couch.
  The immortal shoots back. [Quickshot 2+1 Vs Kinesthesia 5+1] Burning a patch of distinctly Tarran-less air while Tarran scrambles back for the cover of the door.
  Dominique, thus far completely ignored by the immortals, primes her Fauth. [Quickshot 3+2+1] A shitstorm of highly corrosive ooze gets the immortal's attention fast. At close range the Fuath coats the immortal from head to toe, covering it in faintly hissing goo. [Immortal Endurance 1, bonus negated] The immortal doesn't react well.  (Immortal Armor -17) [Immortal luck 2-3] Its shotgun, covered in acid like everything else, starts whining ominously.
   With the immortal completely distracted by its dissolving flesh, Tarran makes it back to the door he came in through, pressing his back to the wall and taking cover beside the frame.
   [Dex 2+1] The immortal advancing on James and Jake still seems strangely unhurried, not bothering with anything faster than a walk. Now, however, it finally decides it's close enough to take a shot. [Quickshot 4+1] A flash of burning light impacts James' shield, punching holes through the thin polymer in a dozen places. James' armor takes the brunt of the damage, but, surprisingly for such a light vest, it performs its job perfectly. [James Riot shield, -10, -5, -3, -2. James Shield -10, -8, -6, -5. James Armor -5, -4, -3]
   James, his shield reduced to tatters, charges the immortal that just blasted him. [Dex 2] He does so with his traditional gracelessness, [Melee 4+1-1 Vs Dodge 4+1] and the immortal steps out of the way of James' clumsy charge.
   A small hail of tiny bullets from Jake [Fire control 4] peppers the immortal. (immortal armor -5, -5, -3) Most of the bullets bounce off, and it's difficulty to imagine that the immortal even noticed the attack.

(Immortal 1 is covered in acid, 10-22 damage for 5 turns.)

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on November 11, 2012, 04:37:31 pm

Stop. Drop. Roll. "Its safe now!!!"

  You call the others into the lab while you're still trying to extinguish yourself. [Soak 3+1+1] This isn't your first time being lit on fire and you know what to do. By the time that Henry, Paula, and Cale are assembled you're merely smoking. It might be bad for your health later, but it's no longer actively cooking you in your armor.
  Cale observes the smoky room, your smoking armor, and the smoking turret with a vaguely impressed expression. "Leave something for us next time, I didn't join this group for the great scenic opportunities. Though," he adds, peering at your forehead, "I would like to keep my eyebrows."
  Paula snorts at Cale as she starts rummaging through the lab. "Please sir, can't I have just a little peril?" she asks in a mocking version of Cale's voice.
   [Observation 5, 3+1, Intuition 1, 2 Luck 6, 18/30 Above Average] The group continues to talk as they rummage through the lab, looking for anything worth taking. The dead bodies of the previous team are looted as well. It's not exactly an honorable end to their quest, but it might help yours. The lab itself is larger than it first appeared, three networked rooms with enough space for dozen people to work actively without bumping elbows. The ORS mother, fully encased in a metal sheath the size of your thigh, is flat on all charts, dead or dormant. Most of the other equipment in the room isn't terrible useful to you. You have no doubt that it's top quality and very expensive, but not useful when attempting to escape from an underground base filled with living weapons and megalomaniac AIs. The things you do take from the room are light but useful; two more containers of ready to use ORS, one standard medical kit that used to be bolted to the wall, and a couple of energy cells looted from various machines. The bodies themselves yield a pair of pistols, some ammunition, and the single ORS pack they were carrying. Their armor, based off the same modified design as your own, has far too many holes in it to be even remotely useful.

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

ORS pack (3) x3
Basic Medical kit (5/5, 5lbs) x1

Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs) x1
Fenrir Pistol (5/7, 6 lbs) x1

.30 caliber clips x2
Energy cell x3

---

Turn Recap
Tarran is missing and being missed again
Dominique is melting people
Aaron is now vulnerable to grabs
James is being shot and charging

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Immortal Skirmisher 1
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (162/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (5/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Fine
Range:
Melee to James
Short to Jake
Medium to Dominique and Tarran (in cover)

Immortal Skirmisher 2
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 75/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (183/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (3/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Covered in Acid (5, 10-22). Imminent weapon malfunction.
Mid to James, Jake
Short to Dominique and Tarran (in cover)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 81/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
Status: Floor 13

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 40/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4. 

Henry Myers
Health: 13/75
Stamina: 16/75  (Light Bleeding, -3 stamina per turn)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4.

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 54/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A21, E31), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 118/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 37/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly. Defending Jake

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 13, 2012, 02:06:44 pm

Dominique, who had watched far too many action movies in her day, figured that that sound meant the shotgun was about to blow up. So the best thing to do would be what that insistent voice in her head kept saying and stopping that Immortal from getting close to her by using a Shear to stop it in its tracks.

(I'm just going to with 115 stamina and the -2 penalty usage, although I get the feeling I'm going to roll low if I gamble like that. >.< Might as well try it anyway.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 13, 2012, 03:07:46 pm

Most useless cover action ever.

Get out of cover and switch to the Artemis, before firing it at Skirmisher 1.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 13, 2012, 03:48:09 pm

"Im taking the fenrir, no complaints, now anyone remember the way up, well after we fix mr half dead eh?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 13, 2012, 07:02:35 pm

Roaring in annoyance, James proceeded to get the heck out of the range of that shotgun, taking out his Piru and firing it at the Immortal if he could.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2012, 09:13:47 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, Taric Sizier

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 13, 2012, 02:06:44 pm

Dominique, who had watched far too many action movies in her day, figured that that sound meant the shotgun was about to blow up. So the best thing to do would be what that insistent voice in her head kept saying and stopping that Immortal from getting close to her by using a Shear to stop it in its tracks.

(I'm just going to with 115 stamina and the -2 penalty usage, although I get the feeling I'm going to roll low if I gamble like that. >.< Might as well try it anyway.)

Quote from: Tarran on November 13, 2012, 03:07:46 pm

Get out of cover and switch to the Artemis, before firing it at Skirmisher 1.

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 13, 2012, 07:02:35 pm

Roaring in annoyance, James proceeded to get the heck out of the range of that shotgun, taking out his Piru and firing it at the Immortal if he could.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan 24+0-1 = 25
Tarran Smith 20+19-3 = 36
Dominique Wakeman 24+4-3 = 21

Jake Fern 48+3-4 = 47

Immortal Skirmisher 1 2+7-4 = 5
Immortal Skirmisher 2 43+7-4 = 46

   Jake empties the second machine pistol into the nearest immortal. [Fire Control 6, 25% hit] [Confirm critical 4 Vs 2, Critical confirmed] The immortal, turned to face down James, takes the bullets across a weaker section of its armor. [Armor -16, -8, -24, -20] Biological fluid oozes steadily from the armor, pulsing unevenly from the long crack that Jake just tore in it. The immortal's attention, formerly fixated on James, swings to land on Jake with murderous intent.
   [Luck 4] Back by Dominique, the acid covered immortal's gun fails to explode. The keen it's generating is getting more aggravating by the moment, but that's the extent of its current harm. [int 2-1] The immortal, however, was never programmed with any knowledge about its gun other than the basic shoot-until-everything-stops-moving imprint, and it pulls the trigger without a thought to the weapon's instability. [Explosion 3+2] The gun, its containment system damaged by acid, loses control and detonates the instant the Immortal pulls the trigger. (Immortal 2 armor -37,  HP -10) The radiation burst burns a hole in the Immortal's armor, cutting through the overgrown chitin and burning the flesh beneath. The immortal, deprived of its weapon, flexes its serrated arms and roars. Suddenly, coating it in acid doesn't seem like such a hot idea. (Immortal 2 Armor -11)
   Tarran, leaning around cover rather than abandoning it entirely, switches to his newest rifle and 'tests' it on the immortal that Jake just wounded. [Quickshot 5+1-2] The rifle is unwieldy as all hell, even at this distance, obviously designed for long range shooting, but he makes it work. The rifle kicks like a mule, and the muzzle flash isn't much good for stealth, but it punches the immortal with enough force to make its other properties forgettable. (Immortal 1 armor -19, HP -22)
   James, facing a carapace armored linebacker with a shotgun, retreats. [Dex 3] Forced to dodge around chairs and tables, not to mention holographic projections of things that 'might' be there, he doesn't make it quite out of the gunner's effective range. At least Jake managed to get the thing's attention. Right?
   Dominique [Shear 4+1-2] glows. The holographics in the room flicker and go out of focus, Tarran's gun goes dead, and, to Tarran and Dominique herself,  two very physical walls slam into the near immortal from opposite sides. Everyone else just sees the immortal snap in half, spraying blood and ichor as its body is pinched in half and knocked apart. (Immortal 2 Armor -27, HP -647) The immortal looks... surprised as its halves stop twitching.
    The surviving immortal levels its shotgun at Jake, taking vengeful aim before it fires. [Quickshot 3+1] Jake burns. [Jake Armor -9, -7, -5, -4. Jake HP -5, -8, -13, -6] The remnants of his tattered armor protect him from a fiery death, but that only serves to let him scream.

(James is at short range to Immortal 1)

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on November 13, 2012, 03:48:09 pm

"Im taking the fenrir, no complaints, now anyone remember the way up, well after we fix mr half dead eh?

   The four of you split the findings. You take the Fenrir and the energy cells for it, Paula takes the Manticore and the thirty cal clips, and everyone but you takes an ORS pack apiece. You end up with the first-aid kit.  Henry uses one of the applicators while you sort things out, and Paula pokes the turret idly. (Henry Hp +15)
  [Paula Int 2+1] Paula's poking turns nothing interesting up.
   "We got a plan?"

(Henry is regenerating (3))
(Henry is no longer bleeding)

---

Turn Recap
Tarran is using an electric hole-punch
Dominique is cutting people in half
Aaron has the loot
James ran away

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Immortal Skirmisher 1
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 53/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (75/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (5/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: Fine
Range:

Short to Jake, James
Medium to Dominique and Tarran (in cover)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 13

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 40/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 28/75
Stamina: 19/75 Regenerating (3)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)

.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 55/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x4
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A21, E31), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 2/3, A 0/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 12/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 105/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 47/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 16, 2012, 09:40:37 pm

"Jake! Fight through the pain and get behind James! James, help Jake!"

Fire my Artemis again at Immortal 1's spine, pelvis, or leg. Anything to get him stumbling.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2012, 09:45:45 pm

Quote from: Tarran on November 16, 2012, 09:40:37 pm

Fire my Artemis again at Immortal 2's spine, pelvis, or leg. Anything to get him stumbling.

Uh, I believe you mean Immortal 1?

Dominique kind of took care of Immortal 2.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Tarran on November 16, 2012, 09:46:26 pm

Err, huh.

YOU SAW NOTHINGGGGG

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Zako on November 16, 2012, 09:58:30 pm

Dat shear... It's goddamn BRUTAL! Go Dom!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2012, 10:09:49 pm

Dom switched out for her Abassy and took a shot at the remaining skirmisher while scrambling for cover.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 16, 2012, 11:51:12 pm

James grabbed Jake, trying to haul him out of the way of the Immortal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Ahra on November 17, 2012, 08:42:35 am

"Well, we could try to go towards the surface seeing that our resident bleeders stopped bleeding, this floor is a little hot for my tastes"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Strange glowing doors 101: Don't poke them.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2012, 10:48:22 am

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, James Evan

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2012, 10:09:49 pm

Dom switched out for her Abassy and took a shot at the remaining skirmisher while scrambling for cover.

Quote from: Tarran on November 16, 2012, 09:40:37 pm

"Jake! Fight through the pain and get behind James! James, help Jake!"

Fire my Artemis again at Immortal 1's spine, pelvis, or leg. Anything to get him stumbling.

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 16, 2012, 11:51:12 pm

James grabbed Jake, trying to haul him out of the way of the Immortal.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan 6+0-1 = 6
Tarran Smith 44+19-3 = 60
Dominique Wakeman 17+4-3 = 18

Jake Fern 34+3-4 = 33

Immortal Skirmisher 1 93+7-4 = 96

  Another blast of light and sound overwhelms the screams as the Immortal fires again. [Quickshot 4+1] (Jake Armor
-3, -3, -2 , -2. HP -8, -9, -15, -12. And Kill.) Jake's screaming ends abruptly as bits of him tear away, trailing smoke as they spiral through the holographic clouds.
   Tarran, ready to help coach Jake through the pain, stops in surprise mid-sentence. That... that wasn't fair at all. What the fuck was he supposed to have done? [Dex 5+1, speed load successful]  Snarling and replacing the energy cell that Dominique drained, he sights the Immortal's knee and lets the Artemis kick him again. [P.Kinetics 4+2] There's a feeling of something lining up, a feeling that he remembers from way back on earth, then the recoil hits. [Quickshot 4+1+2-2-2] If the immortal had even an inkling of what was coming, had even been facing Tarran when he fired, it could have shifted the centimeter necessary to avoid the rail slug, but it never did have that inkling. (Immortal 1 Armor -15, HP -29) [Immortal endurance 3-2+1] The slug tears out the side of its knee, putting it down on one leg and wrecking the joint. At least, it would have been wrecked on a human.
    Dominique, exhausted and drained, has her back turned when Jake dies, but the absence of screaming is enough. [Dex 2] It's enough to make her stumble on her way to the cover of the door. She makes it, but not with enough time to add to Tarran's attack.
   James, too slow and too far away to help James, [luck 1] [Pyrokinesis 5-1] (-20 stamina) sets a couch on fire. This outcome seems as surprising for him as anyone else.

(Jake Fern has been killed)

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on November 17, 2012, 08:42:35 am

"Well, we could try to go towards the surface seeing that our resident bleeders stopped bleeding, this floor is a little hot for my tastes"

   There's a general murmur of agreement to your suggestion. Stopping for the ORS has increased your odds of survival, even if it did get you set on fire a little, but you don't fancy triggering another one of those turrets when you don't have the option to get beneath it. It's time to get moving again.
    The four of you jog back to the central corridor, avoiding open doors and blind turns wherever possible. You're doing better than some of the teams before you, and you don't intent to fuck it up by being careless.
    A couple creative detours find you by the elevators and stairs. The stairs are going to be slow and tiring, but the elevators will make you stick out like a sore thumb. Paula informs you that the floors above you are all labs until you hit the citizen administration on floor 9, both the stairs and elevators will terminate there. There will be another set of elevators and stairs that run higher, but they'll probably be located all the way across the floor, a feature which Paula describes as "military bullshit".

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Turn Recap
Tarran is shooting while angry
Dominique has taken cover
Aaron is on the move
James still has a few wiring problems

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Immortal Skirmisher 1
Class: Short range Bio-Suit Soldier
Health: 24/75
Wearing: Overgrown Carapace Armor (60/200)
Weapon: Irin Shotgun (3/6)
Secondary: Melee Augs
Status: -2 to Dex based rolls
Range:

Short to Jake, James
Medium to Dominique and Tarran (in cover)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 13

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 41/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 33/75
Stamina: 22/75 Regenerating (2)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)

.
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 56/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A21, E31), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 21/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, back rooms.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 58/75
Carried weight: 105/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (33/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs, in hand)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 4/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on November 17, 2012, 12:36:07 pm

"Argh! Son of a bitch!"

Swap to my Jormungandr and shoot the Immortal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Ahra on November 17, 2012, 12:43:01 pm

"Im not really too keen on elevators after Mr Outsider pretty much poked the big guy in his eyes with them"
What level are the others on?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 12:50:25 pm

"Did that fucker kill Jake?!" Dom asked rhetorically. She knew the answer. "Son of a bitch! Damn it!" With another wordless growl of frustration, she popped back around the corner, taking a shot when the laser on her pistol was on the skirmisher's head, and ducked back into cover.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2012, 01:00:48 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 17, 2012, 12:43:01 pm

What level are the others on?

Tarran, Dom, and James have traversed a grand total of 0 floors and are still on floor 1.
Ash, who may or may not still be alive, has traversed 1 floor and is on floor 2.
You and yours have traversed 8 floors and are on floor 13

Friendly BoO is on floor 21

Shifting man BoO is unknown.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 01:04:21 pm

(We went down two staircases in the restaurant... is there not an exit to a lower floor from here? Or can we only head back out to the first floor?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2012, 01:45:18 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 01:04:21 pm

(We went down two staircases in the restaurant... is there not an exit to a lower floor from here? Or can we only head back out to the first floor?)

The restaurant is all on the same floor, part of the recreational facilities. Don't think of the floors as ten foot increments. Each floor can be anywhere from 20-100+ft thick depending on its composition. Labs are probably the thinnest part of the facility, while maintenance floors are thick with the machinery that sustains the base, and the training field itself is, well, a giant field meant to simulate a battlefield. It's a wee bit taller than ten feet.

Otherwise the restaurant would end up spiking through the citizens' assembly, among other things.

So, more simply, there is an exit to a lower floor from your general area, but you haven't gone through it. The change would be fairly noticeable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 17, 2012, 01:49:14 pm

Now angry at having watched a man who had spilled his story out to him, who he had tried to protect just get killed, James outright charged the Immortal. Again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 02:37:12 pm

(If you get shot, it's not my or Tarran's fault this time. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 17, 2012, 03:04:39 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 02:37:12 pm

(If you get shot, it's not my or Tarran's fault this time. :P)

(I'm fully aware that James is going to die faster than any of the others >.>)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2012, 03:16:01 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, James Evan

Quote from: Tarran on November 17, 2012, 12:36:07 pm

"Argh! Son of a bitch!"

Swap to my Jormungandr and shoot the Immortal.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 12:50:25 pm

"Did that fucker kill Jake?!" Dom asked rhetorically. She knew the answer. "Son of a bitch! Damn it!" With another wordless growl of frustration, she popped back around the corner, taking a shot when the laser on her pistol was on the skirmisher's head, and ducked back into cover.

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 17, 2012, 01:49:14 pm

Now angry at having watched a man who had spilled his story out to him, who he had tried to protect just get killed, James outright charged the Immortal. Again.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan 9+0-1 = 8
Tarran Smith 28+19-3 = 44
Dominique Wakeman 65+4-3 = 66

Immortal Skirmisher 1 5+7-24 = -12

   Dominique steps out of cover, trying to put her laser sight on the immortal's head before she pulls the trigger. [Quickshot 4+1-1-3] Even down on one leg the immortal is jerking too much to get a clean shot. The big iron misses, tearing a hole in a table behind the immortal.
   Tarran switches to his more familiar assault rifle and fires a burst at the immortal. [Quickshot 3+1+1+1] [Fire control 2+1, one additional round hits)] Immortal skirmisher armor -11, -6)  A pair of the smaller, lower velocity gauss rounds hits the immortal, but they fail to penetrate its armor.
   James turns back around, ignoring the danger and charging the immortal once more. [Dex 4] [Melee 6+1 Vs Dodge 4-2] [Confirm critical 5 Vs 1, critical confirmed] [Brawl 4+1+1] The punchgun that James still wears leads the charge, riding his fist as he rams it into the immortal's chest. (Immortal armor -9, Immortal HP -(115*1.1) = -126, Immortal killed) Chips of spine, bits of organ, and unidentifiable grayish ooze spatter out of the immortal's back. It hisses as its vast bulk slowly topples.

   Silence falls with the last of the immortals. Tarran and Dominique come out of cover, Tarran to slump against a wall, and Dominique to check on Jake. James occupies himself by putting out the couch that he set on fire.
   Dominique kneels beside Jake, but there wouldn't have been hope if the man fallen onto an operating table. He's dead and crispy. All that's left to do now is go through his pockets, grisly as that is. [Luck 3] There isn't much. One of the pistols Tarran lent him is salvageable, but the other pistol and his armor are a fused and useless ruin. Most of his other belongings are in a similar state of heat damage, the only other object of interest on his person is an engraved metal plate. The plate is about half the size of Dom's palm, a piece of scrap with some geometric designs scratched on it. Maybe a hobby of his. Bit late to ask now.
   [Tarran Intuition 4] A thought crosses Tarran's mind, one more practical and less morose than the others. The immortals always worked an angle, they wanted an alliance, they wanted to steal James, they wanted to delay them long enough to get to an elevator. This Voice, the Father, whatever his name was, wanted something from them, so why hadn't the immortals asked them for something before they opened fire? They had to have known that sending just two was suicide...

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Chimera Machine Pistol 0/15 (5lbs)
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)

Engraved piece of scrap (neg)

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Turn Recap
Tarran is shooting ineffectively
Dominique is blowing holes in air
James just punched out the bad guy

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 66/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 13

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 42/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 38/75
Stamina: 25/75 Regenerating (1)
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 57/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 30/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 58/75
Carried weight: 105/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (39/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 03:21:45 pm

Dom took the plate since there had to be a reason she went over to search him and found it. She'd figure out what it was for later. She picked up the Irin and tossed it to James. "Here. If you're gonna keep charging in, you should have a weapon made for it." Then she turned to Tarran. "Hey, Boss? I got a real bad feeling that maybe these guys were meant to distract us while they nabbed Sizier. Think about it. We haven't seen him in awhile, he went off on his own, and they kept trying to kidnap James here. Either that or they wanted to shut Jake up, they seemed pretty intent on shooting him. Maybe both. What do you think?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2012, 03:26:12 pm

Quote

Dom took the plate since there had to be a reason she went over to search him and found it

You Troper.

Also, bear in mind that the immortal only started shooting Jake after he scored a critical on him. Its focus was on James before that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 03:28:42 pm

(Hmm, I have to ask. Why did my using Stamina drain Tarran's battery? I had enough to cover the cost... unless there was some hidden passive kinetics roll to drain from the surrounding area... Also, since I hadn't made any move to loot him yet, there was an obvious plot reason why Dom did that. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2012, 03:39:33 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 03:28:42 pm

(Hmm, I have to ask. Why did my using Stamina drain Tarran's battery? I had enough to cover the cost... unless there was some hidden passive kinetics roll to drain from the surrounding area... Also, since I hadn't made any move to loot him yet, there was an obvious plot reason why Dom did that. :P)

The plaque is a really minor thing, its purpose could be bypassed with a minor charisma roll. I had you search him because I didn't want anyone standing around, Tarran pondered, you searched, and James put out a flaming couch.

As to the battery drain, that's always been happening. Whenever you guys have been in the room with psychic powerhouses, like the battle between Hake and the Unchained, I've noted the ambient light dimming, air cooling, and a few other symptoms. A human being doesn't have enough energy to do the kind of things you can do, some of it comes from you, some of it from the surrounding area, but that's really just erosion from the main source.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on November 18, 2012, 12:47:15 am

"Well, how would they kidnap Taric if they had to go past this point, where there was always someone awake?"

"...Maybe there's another way off this level..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 18, 2012, 04:06:51 pm

James caught the shotgun, and didn't talk, just kinda kicking the embers of the couch.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Spartan on November 23, 2012, 07:58:09 am

BUMP OF KINGDOMS

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Ahra on November 25, 2012, 01:23:44 pm

Quote from: Spartan on November 23, 2012, 07:58:09 am

BUMP OF KINGDOMS

Thy Shalt Not Press He Who Writes, For His Pen Is Everywhere.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Spartan on November 25, 2012, 02:10:45 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 25, 2012, 01:23:44 pm

Quote from: Spartan on November 23, 2012, 07:58:09 am

BUMP OF KINGDOMS

Thy Shalt Not Press He Who Writes, For His Pen Is Everywhere.

Fair Enough.

My Apologies

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 25, 2012, 02:13:48 pm

(Ahra, you need to post an action. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Ahra on November 25, 2012, 03:54:40 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 17, 2012, 12:43:01 pm

"Im not really too keen on elevators after Mr Outsider pretty much poked the big guy in his eyes with them"
What level are the others on?

To clarify, Stairs

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 25, 2012, 04:23:23 pm

(Ah, sorry. Didn't realize he'd missed you. ^^^; My bad.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on November 30, 2012, 07:28:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 25, 2012, 04:23:23 pm

(Ah, sorry. Didn't realize he'd missed you. ^^^; My bad.)

I thought he was just gather data for an actual action and making an RP post. Whoops. Moving on from my failures, turns. I'm taking the insides of one domicile and putting them into another this weekend, so I might continue to be missing then. However, I've got the rest of the night, aside from whatever I choose to allocate to sleep, so don't despair.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 30, 2012, 07:40:04 pm

(I figured you were busy, so I didn't want to bother you for turns. :P Good luck with the moving - that is, I hope you don't lose anything important or drop something fragile and that sort of thing.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on November 30, 2012, 08:15:46 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on November 18, 2012, 12:47:15 am

"Well, how would they kidnap Taric if they had to go past this point, where there was always someone awake?"

"...Maybe there's another way off this level..."

   You ponder the plentiful possibilities of paths that would pass your present place while penetrating this floor. [int 4] The idea occurs that it might have something to do with the trail of smeared human effluence you were following earlier, the trail that, quite coincidentally, you lost in the last place that you know Taric went through, and that no one ever explored further. It's not quite as if God took out a big flashing sign and told you to search there, but, since you lack the giant flashing sign, you might as well start with what you have...
   It's funny, you almost feel as if this should have occurred to you earlier.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2012, 03:21:45 pm

Dom took the plate since there had to be a reason she went over to search him and found it. She'd figure out what it was for later. She picked up the Irin and tossed it to James. "Here. If you're gonna keep charging in, you should have a weapon made for it." Then she turned to Tarran. "Hey, Boss? I got a real bad feeling that maybe these guys were meant to distract us while they nabbed Sizier. Think about it. We haven't seen him in awhile, he went off on his own, and they kept trying to kidnap James here. Either that or they wanted to shut Jake up, they seemed pretty intent on shooting him. Maybe both. What do you think?"

   You pocket the odd plate of metal for later examination and smooth what's left of Jake's body out. You still remember some of what he told you earlier, about the maintenance tunnels back where you met him, but you have no doubt that losing him is going to make things harder. A part of you wonders when you started thinking about other peoples lives in terms of whether they made your own life harder or easier, but you shrug the thought off and close Jake's eyes. It doesn't really matter.
    You give him a heads up and toss the Immortal's shotgun to James, and, unsurprisingly, he fumbles it deftly. Then you turn back to Tarran and voice your thoughts. "Hey, Boss? I got a real bad feeling that maybe these guys were meant to distract us while they nabbed Sizier. Think about it. We haven't seen him in awhile, he went off on his own, and they kept trying to kidnap James here. Either that or they wanted to shut Jake up, they seemed pretty intent on shooting him. Maybe both. What do you think?"
   "Well, how would they kidnap Taric if they had to go past this point, where there was always someone awake?" he replies. [int 5] You arch an eyebrow at him, surprised that he'd even ask. The immortals didn't attack from the stairs of the restaurant, they attacked from the door of the lowest floor. That either meant that they had another way in, or they just happened to be in the kitchens already, doubtless baking up sugar cookies for all the other fuck ugly monsters. It might just be you, but the second option seems a smidge less likely.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 18, 2012, 04:06:51 pm

James caught the shotgun, and didn't talk, just kinda kicking the embers of the couch.

    Dom tosses you a shotgun as you finish putting out the couch, [dex 1] [luck 4] and you fail to catch it spectacularly. You grumble only slightly as you pick it back off the floor, stretching out your back in the process. One, you were just in a mini-coma, a little gracelessness is expected, and Two, it could have been a lot worse. Death by accidentally shooting oneself with a shotgun while attempting to catch it isn't exactly auspicious by anyone's standards.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on November 25, 2012, 03:54:40 pm

Quote from: Ahra on November 17, 2012, 12:43:01 pm

"Im not really too keen on elevators after Mr Outsider pretty much poked the big guy in his eyes with them"

Stairs

The four of you head up one flight of stairs. The door off the stairwell and into the engineering labs is closed but not locked. The stairs continue on above your head. A couple members of your party look like they'd like to say something, but there just doesn't seem to be that much to talk about.

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Turn Recap
Tarran is, well, thinking might might be too strong a word.
Dominique is arching an eyebrow
James is fumbling particle weapons
Aaron is up one level

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 67/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 12

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 43/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 28/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 58/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 39/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 61/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (39/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 30, 2012, 08:20:24 pm

"Since James is up and Jake's dead, there's no reason to stick around here any more. Let's go back into the passages and look for Taric before something bad happens to him, too," Dom said, heading in the direction she had last heard Taric speaking. "We might figure out where those bastards came from while we're at it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on November 30, 2012, 09:31:15 pm

"Right." Tarran replied to Dom, half aware, while looking at James. "My god James, you are horrible at catching. You barely even touched the shotgun before it hit the ground."

Follow Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 01, 2012, 01:13:56 am

James mutters a bit at Tarran's insult before following Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Ahra on December 01, 2012, 06:31:39 am

"Right, level check, whats on this floor? Please say weapons and armour."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 02, 2012, 07:25:13 pm

Well, the head of one lamp was lost in valiant struggle, but the efforts of the weekend have gone well enough. Also acquired a 134 year old medical text (written by the head of the institute of Phrenology of all people) from a thrift store that hadn't the faintest idea what it was. I think both myself and the teller were laughing up our sleeves when I paid ten bucks for it.

So, good -if exhausting- weekend. Turns now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 08:07:41 pm

Ah, phrenology. I wonder how many people here know what that is without googling it (because I do know what it is :P).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 02, 2012, 08:26:38 pm

Dominique Wakeman, Tarran Smith, James Evan

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 30, 2012, 08:20:24 pm

"Since James is up and Jake's dead, there's no reason to stick around here any more. Let's go back into the passages and look for Taric before something bad happens to him, too," Dom said, heading in the direction she had last heard Taric speaking. "We might figure out where those bastards came from while we're at it."

Quote from: Tarran on November 30, 2012, 09:31:15 pm

"Right." Tarran replied to Dom, half aware, while looking at James. "My god James, you are horrible at catching. You barely even touched the shotgun before it hit the ground."

Follow Dom.

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 01, 2012, 01:13:56 am

James mutters a bit at Tarran's insult before following Dom.

   Dominique gets the group moving again, heading back out into the backworks of the restaurant. Tracing the way back to the little repair and control area for the drones isn't hard, but it lacks any trace of Taric. The nearby lift is active now, [observation 1] and there doesn't seem to be any way to tell if its been used recently. It, at least, only leads upwards. The other two small adjoining rooms are searched quickly by three people, steady light and numbers making all the difference in the world. The first room the three of you search is empty and useless, devoid of anything but rows and rows of holographic readouts. Most of which are in the red. [Int 2] None of you are quite sure if they're at all relevant. The other room, however, is helpful, if in a sick way.
   The room was a storage adjunct for the drone shop. Shelves of neatly labeled drawers contain various parts, and a good many of them look as if they'd been rifled through very recently. The concealed door to a maintenance shaft stands open in one wall- the only other exit save for the way you came in. On the floor is a pile of small components, carefully sorted and selected from the drawers on the wall. Beside that pile, and centered in the middle of the room, is something small and bloody. Someone swallows audibly when they get close enough to see it clearly. A very green eyeball stares up at the three of you, carefully balanced on top of Taric's short range radio.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on December 01, 2012, 06:31:39 am

"Right, level check, whats on this floor? Please say weapons and armour."

   Paula shakes her head. "Not unless it's a prototype or in dire need of repair. Engineering is all building tech, power tools and heavy machinery. My work wasn't here, too many jocks and jobs that require the brainpower of a synthetic sirloin." [Luck 5+1] Her mouth quirks into a frown and she tugs at an earlobe. " I know the suit they kept testing down in the field had its weapons in for repairs every other week, some of the guys here couldn't stop whining about the calibration, and there was a rumor that an experimental project kept getting tossed and turfed back between engineering and the hotlabs, supposedly an arbitration-slash-politics fiasco, but I don't know more than that."
   
---

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Broken Pad (Taric)
Ident Badge -Pyotr Ivanov- (Taric)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 68/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 12

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 44/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 31/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Taric Sizier (click to show/hide)

Health: 64/70
Stamina: 70/70
Carried Weight: 138/140
Attire: Technocrat Commander Dress uniform [11lbs] Standard Body armor, 66/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Energy Cell x6 (3 lbs)
Taric's Frankenstein Versatility Rifle (A30, E65, 31lbs, in hand,) (Can't use laser)
.220 gauss clip x3
Basilisk pulse rifle 4/5 (13 lbs)
Piru Gauss Rifle (4/5 4/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slugs x2 (5)
Disruptor Pistol (4/4 4lbs)
Saun's Helmet (Quarter full of ants, enclosed.)  (3lbs)
Box of terrible scrap components (20lbs)
Memory Foam centerfold
colonist rations x5 (5lbs)
Tripwire emitter
Status: ?

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 59/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Unknown Restaurant, lowest tier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 48/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Unknown Restaurant

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 64/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (39/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Unknown Restaurant. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 08:32:51 pm

Oh, fuck. "Oh, fuck. Taric had green eyes," Dom said, not even aware she'd used the past tense as she looked at it looking blankly at her. "Fuck. He's fucking fucked, Boss. Goddamn it!" Growling in a combination of anger, fear, and revulsion, she knocked the eyeball off the radio, picked it up, and turned it on. "Is anyone there, goddamn it?" she asked, trying the send button. That guy had been trying to contact them over the radio what felt like ages ago, maybe he was still listening. "Did you take Sizier, you piece of shit?! I know you're still out there!" she yelled at it, probably ineffectually.

(Put it this way: if this was X-Com, Dominique would be in a Panic state right now. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 02, 2012, 08:55:33 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 08:32:51 pm

Oh, fuck. "Oh, fuck. Taric had green eyes," Dom said, not even aware she'd used the past tense as she looked at it looking blankly at her. "Fuck. He's fucking fucked, Boss. Goddamn it!" Growling in a combination of anger, fear, and revulsion, she knocked the eyeball off the radio, picked it up, and turned it on. "Is anyone there, goddamn it?" she asked, trying the send button. That guy had been trying to contact them over the radio what felt like ages ago, maybe he was still listening. "Did you take Sizier, you piece of shit?! I know you're still out there!" she yelled at it, probably ineffectually.

    The radio static takes on a manic edge, ebbing and flowing in a pattern that sounds almost like laughter. "I took justice." The laughing static continues even as the Father's voice spills out. It isn't fatherly anymore, it isn't even the slightly drunk tone the lured you here, this is angry and raw. The almost animal rage come from the radio makes a sharp difference to the madly laughing static. "He's going to help me, and he's going to do it with the proper reverence to me before the end. I gave you a chance, I ignored the others that you brought, and you plot and whisper lies! Never trust! NEVER TRUST!" The voice actually starts laughing then, grating and hard. The sound subsides slowly, and the voice changes again. It sing-songs the words now, its tone vindictive and condescending at the same time. "But I have justice. You blind me, I blind you. An eye for an eye, a wound for a wound. Leave the way you came. Leave and run as far as you can, or I'll return every wound and treachery you've ever thought to aim at me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 08:57:46 pm

"Fuck you, you son of a bitch! You tell me where you are right now and I'll come to you... and I'll destroy you, whatever the fuck it takes. I swear to God, man, if you fucking harm that psycho any further I'm going to fuck you up in ways you'll wish were never possible. You hear me, you bastard?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on December 02, 2012, 09:17:48 pm

Tarran just stared at the eye, with a faint showing of disgust and anger. He then spoke quietly in a menacing low voice, noticeably distinct from his usual voice. "That... that is low. That is very, very low..."

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 08:32:51 pm

(Put it this way: if this was X-Com, Dominique would be in a Panic state right now. :P)

Hopefully not the kind where you shoot your friends. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 09:25:47 pm

(I didn't bold that so hopefully there'd be no chance of the dice deciding to do that. :P Besides, that's what you're here for! :)))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 02, 2012, 09:30:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 08:57:46 pm

"Fuck you, you son of a bitch! You tell me where you are right now and I'll come to you... and I'll destroy you, whatever the fuck it takes. I swear to God, man, if you fucking harm that psycho any further I'm going to fuck you up in ways you'll wish were never possible. You hear me, you bastard?"

The laughter comes back harder, crueler. "You'll forgive my incredulity, but I don't believe you. Your kind have acted as a screen for the... others, but what have you done?" The tone of primal anger slips in for a few words, and then the sing song voice swallows it back. "The others claw and tear, but you've barely managed to crawl. What have you done since I made my last deal? You betray me once by killing those sent as your escort, and betray me twice by sending the others to blind my eyes, but have you even moved? Do you tell yourselves that you're biding your time, gaining strength, taking time to make an intelligent choice, or do at least have the strength to admit that you're cowards; too afraid to even descend one step into my domain? I have what I want from you, I have my justice. You should embrace the cowardice that has guided your actions thus far and run." There's a pause before the voice speaks again, a sound like a deep breath of satisfaction and derision. "Of course, if your offer is sincere, I can always use another one of your kind. Humans wear out so very easily, and the only other one of your breed that I had destroyed herself. I can arrange an elevator if you like." The Voice makes the offer in an almost indulgent tone. [Gather information 4] Under the indulgence it sounds... expectant.

Quote from: Tarran on December 02, 2012, 09:17:48 pm

That... that is low. That is very, very low...

((Sorry, had to be done.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 09:37:38 pm

"Who the hell are you talking about? What others? Ash and her goons? She's not even one of us, and I have no idea where the fuck the three of them went. As for your 'escort,' those sons of bitches were trying to kidnap James, and we were just doing what we had to do to save him. So... I guess I'm going to do what I gotta to save Taric. Send your fucking elevator, I'm waiting for it. And I'm going to kick your ass when I get down there."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 02, 2012, 09:57:18 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 09:37:38 pm

"Who the hell are you talking about? What others? Ash and her goons? She's not even one of us, and I have no idea where the fuck the three of them went. As for your 'escort,' those sons of bitches were trying to kidnap James, and we were just doing what we had to do to save him. So... I guess I'm going to do what I gotta to save Taric. Send your fucking elevator, I'm waiting for it. And I'm going to kick your ass when I get down there."

   There's a stony silence form the radio for a minute, even the static laughter doesn't intrude. "You know what you did, you all know what you did, and you are all accountable." The Voice is as cold and hard as ice now. "I know the truth, I am the truth. Do not lie to me, it will not help you or your... friend." Another pause. "It is done. Maintain this link, you will need further instruction." The static comes back onto the channel and the voice chuckles, its sing-song tone returning. "I await you, but if you were to get lost and find yourself far away... well, I'd understand."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 10:03:29 pm

Dom growled. "Just tell me where the fuckin' elevator is gonna be." Once she knew, she was heading to that location.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Ahra on December 03, 2012, 07:07:57 am

"So theres enough firepower in whatever it is to require constant repair? Pass, not patching it up, would detonate in my face, Next floor."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 03, 2012, 06:57:56 pm

James started by just... staring. That... that was Taric's eye. What kind of messed up... ... James cleared his thoughts up, and decided to keep following Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 10:38:10 am

Tarran, this is the ghost of RTDs that don't want to be dead. Bold letters do not an action make.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 11:32:48 am

Dude, it's been two weeks, I think you're allowed to bump and/or auto him before now. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 03:21:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 10:38:10 am

Tarran, this is the ghost of RTDs that don't want to be dead. Bold letters do not an action make.

It helps to tell me earlier. I thought that the problem was you going kaput yet again rather than anything else.

And I was waiting on you to respond to Serious' post because I thought you might.

Follow Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 05:21:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 11:32:48 am

Dude, it's been two weeks, I think you're allowed to bump and/or auto him before now. :P

*Shrug* I've gone inactive for longer than that, and I don't like being harried over things. Perhaps I tend to wait too long, but it's a moral imperative thing. I shall see about curtailing my waits to, say, a week?

Edit in the hopes of future clarity:

Quote from: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 03:21:42 pm

I was waiting on you to respond to Serious' post because I thought you might.

Note something, because it is what I use to actually determine an action. All of serious' actions, save the last, had no action. They were speaking, without attempt or implication of attempts to dissemble, convince, gather information, or any other action. I could not, in any way, shape, or form, put that into an action. Thus dialogue extends to the point at which Dom actually has an action. Having her dither about like a chicken cornered by invisible racoons is amusing, but useless. Having her stride off like the queen of battles is much more useful, albeit obviously foolish from a meta standpoint.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 05:24:42 pm

In my opinion a week is a good amount of time for all but those who only visit this forum less than once a week. You don't often find those kinds of people around here if at all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 05:34:37 pm

Quote from: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 05:24:42 pm

In my opinion a week is a good amount of time for all but those who only visit this forum less than once a week. You don't often find those kinds of people around here if at all.

I have great compassion understanding for that minority... You whippersnappers have too much time on your hands. :P I will hold to the week, for myself as well, sinners and saints willing.

Now that you have an action, if an action that still leaves SC with the work, let us continue.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 05:58:35 pm

I think at some point in the past ten-fifteen turns Dom usurped leadership of the team from Smith. XD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 06:27:48 pm

I don't think our two characters ever seriously established who's really the boss between the two, they've just been in a "if you're making the right decisions and are right of mind then you're the leader" sort of mindset of mutual respect.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 07:09:30 pm

Tarran Smith, Dominique Wakeman, James Evan

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2012, 10:03:29 pm

Dom growled. "Just tell me where the fuckin' elevator is gonna be." Once she knew, she was heading to that location.

Quote from: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 03:21:42 pm

Follow Dom.

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 03, 2012, 06:57:56 pm

James started by just... staring. That... that was Taric's eye. What kind of messed up... ... James cleared his thoughts up, and decided to keep following Dom.

   Everyone remains silent save for Dominique and the radio. The Father hisses directions and Dominique curses back answers and profanity. Tarran and James follow mutely when Dominique leaves, leaving Taric's blind eyeball to stare after them. Dominique strides back the way she came, tracing back through the restaurant and up the stairs without slowing. Her profanity trails off into silence after a little while, but the Father keeps hissing a mixture of threats, directions, and what might have been very sick attempts at humor.
    The elevators the Father referred to were the pair that the immortals had carried James to earlier, and Tarran and James arrive at them on Dominique's heels, both breathing heavily from the effort of keeping pace with the shorter woman. Dominique, however, seems to be sustained by murderous rage. The panic she had at finding Taric's estranged eyeball is... not lost, but tempered with fury and given a target. The cheery sound of an elevator arriving announces the father making good on his psychotic word, making Tarran and James tense to deal with whatever is inside. Dominique couldn't look any more ready to kill if she tried.
    The doors slide open to reveal nothing but the interior of the carriage, plain but brightly lit. A few spatters of ichor and James' blood are the only mementos of other passengers, but Dominique barges in without even waiting for the doors to open all the way. Her shoulder dents the door on the way in. James and Tarran get in more cautiously. Between Dominique and the Father's alternating mixture of sibilant insanity and death threats it's a very uncomfortable ride down.

   The elevator stops at the bottom of its track, depositing them on floor nine with the same incongruously cheery sound that it beckoned them in with. The Father gives directions with surprising calm, telling them to head on straight to the third right, then take the second left, go down a ramp, and take the first elevator down to floor eighteen. Wall screens light up in the corridor ahead, one every twenty feet, and each of them showing an arrow pointing to your destination. Insulting, but effective. Dominique starts off immediately, looking ready to walk through the first wall that gets in her way and leaving Tarran and James no choice but to try and keep up.
   Dominique follows the giant glowing arrows and cuts across the floor, not even glancing to the side when corridors cross. She has someone to kill, any ambush stupid enough get in her way is going to have to wait in line.
  The Father's directions and the arrows lead to a larger elevator hub, three personnel elevators and one large elevator for transporting equipment. The nearest personnel elevator starts to make that cheery electronic noise, but it warbles and dies midway. The doors twitch open a centimeter, then stop dead. The wall screen beside the elevator goes static for a couple seconds and then blanks. Text appears in the unsteady bursts of an unskilled typist.

What the hell do you think you're doing?

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on December 03, 2012, 07:07:57 am

"So theres enough firepower in whatever it is to require constant repair? Pass, not patching it up, would detonate in my face, Next floor."

   You direct your group to keep climbing up the stairs, giving the engineering labs a miss. You were red maintenance, and you've got enough experience to know that you don't want to be the first man to try repairing something that the technocrats actually admit is unstable.
   The next door up the stairs doesn't even resemble a door anymore. Parts of the ceiling have slammed downwards, crushing the door until the metal frame and part of the wall are pushing out into the stairs. Nothing short of a floppy probe could have made it through the debris. Your party exchanges glances and keeps climbing.
   The door several flights above is much the same, except in reverse. The floor is broken and uneven, metal and concrete pushed up as high as eye level in some place. Something interesting, and obviously very destructive, happened between floors eleven and twelve. Paula just shakes her head in disbelief when you ask her if she has any idea what happened.
   Despite having climbed an ungodly number of stairs, its almost a relief when the next door is merely locked. Your mouth is open to ask what happened to be on this floor when Paula answers, anticipating the question. "Laboratory storage, everything we needed to build a better work for four months without resupply. Nutrient feed for the cloning vats in bio, spare parts for the engineering teams, and ever single report we ever compiled. She fingers the edge of her stained labcoat, grimacing at the lack of an ID badge. "I used to have clearance to some of the storerooms. If we can get past this door and..." she trails off as a wall screen on the stairwell flares to life. Its display glows with a single fat, red arrow, pointing straight up the stairs.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)
Radio (Dom) [On]

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 69/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 10 stairwell

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 45/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 34/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 60/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Floor 9.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 57/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Floor 9

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 67/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (45/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 07:21:08 pm

Quote

...
    The elevators the Father referred to were the pair that the immortals had carried James to earlier, and Taric and James arrive at them on Dominique's heels, both breathing heavily from the effort of keeping pace with the shorter woman...

I didn't know Taric was another name for me.



"...Huh?" Tarran said unconsciously, in a mix of curiosity and confusion.

Look around for a camera that's looking at us, or perhaps anything else that can be used to track us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 08:50:50 pm

Quote from: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 07:21:08 pm

Quote

...
    The elevators the Father referred to were the pair that the immortals had carried James to earlier, and Taric and James arrive at them on Dominique's heels, both breathing heavily from the effort of keeping pace with the shorter woman...

I didn't know Taric was another name for me.

Bah. I'll kill you soon enough. Fix'd

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 09:03:42 pm

"What the hell do I think I'm doing? What the fuck do you think I'm doing, you psychotic fucking weirdo? Open the Goddamn doors unless you're just playing with us, you sick fuck," Dom growled, clearly under the impression that the text was sent by the voice on the radio.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 10:06:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 09:03:42 pm

"What the hell do I think I'm doing? What the fuck do you think I'm doing, you psychotic fucking weirdo? Open the Goddamn doors unless you're just playing with us, you sick fuck," Dom growled, clearly under the impression that the text was sent by the voice on the radio.

Quote from: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 07:21:08 pm

"...Huh?" Tarran said unconsciously, in a mix of curiosity and confusion.

    The screen blanks, then text starts flowing across again. It halts and backs up in a few places as the message continues, clearly typing its way forwards.

Jesus woman you're not talking to who you think you're talking too. This is-the text pauses for a moment, going forwards a few characters and then backing up again a couple times before completing the sentence-that guy that was spying on your showers. Talk into the radio and tell me your not thinking of taking up his offer.

   The radio goes deadly silent, even the laughter in the static freezing into silence. The voice on the other end sounds sane but deadly cold when it speaks. "Who are you talking to?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 10:14:41 pm

Dom blinked and stared at the text for a minute. Okay, Hoke is somehow accessing the computers here. Maybe now we can finally get some damn answers. "Not a living soul," she said into the radio, truthfully. Whether Hoke had ever been a person or not, he was a machine now and technically not alive. Releasing the send button, she addressed her next question to Hoke. "OK, so clearly you can see or hear me or both from where I'm at. Why do I need to use the radio to talk to you? And why shouldn't I take fuckface up on his offer? I need to save Sizier and I can't do that unless I go to him."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: He's dead, Jim.
Post by: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 10:22:14 pm

"Hoke, what's happened to you since we lost you? How are you getting through to us?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 11:25:48 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 10:14:41 pm

Dom blinked and stared at the text for a minute. Okay, Hoke is somehow accessing the computers here. Maybe now we can finally get some damn answers. "Not a living soul," she said into the radio, truthfully. Whether Hoke had ever been a person or not, he was a machine now and technically not alive. Releasing the send button, she addressed her next question to Hoke. "OK, so clearly you can see or hear me or both from where I'm at. Why do I need to use the radio to talk to you? And why shouldn't I take fuckface up on his offer? I need to save Sizier and I can't do that unless I go to him."

Quote from: Tarran on December 16, 2012, 10:22:14 pm

"Hoke, what's happened to you since we lost you? How are you getting through to us?"

 

Tarran you fucking sideborn son of a granny whore I-

   Profanity continues to roll across the screen, but it can almost be forgotten in the inhuman roar of rage from the radio. The tone modulates in frequency, ranging across a series of eardrum bursting tones that conveying nothing less than murder. It takes a couple seconds for anyone to acclimate enough to catch up to what Nathaniel wrote.

 

Why the fuck did you think I avoided my goddamn nam,e! I dont have much time now. can find you through id signal or radio trangultion. sent people to help you dont really know where they are. you are walking into a trap avoid floor 18 take as many as can and run. have bdy cant move very fast will wait for you in mntence hangr ifi can dont shoot if wearing cloths. member the #

[Int 5] -Why the fuck did you think I avoided my goddamn name! I don't have much time now. I can find you through ID signal or radio triangulation. Sent people to help you, but I don't really know where they are. You are walking into a trap. Avoid floor 18, take as many as you can and run. I have a body, but I can't move very fast. I will wait for you in the maintenance hangar if I can. Don't shoot if it's wearing clothes. Remember the number.-


 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 11:32:21 pm

Dom sighed. How had she cottoned on that Hoke had intentionally avoided using his name, and Boss hadn't? "Fuck this, dude. Look, do you know where Taric is? I'm not going to leave him behind if I can help it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 16, 2012, 11:43:24 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2012, 11:32:21 pm

Dom sighed. How had she cottoned on that Hoke had intentionally avoided using his name, and Boss hadn't? "Fuck this, dude. Look, do you know where Taric is? I'm not going to leave him behind if I can help it."

F22. dont go like you.
have to go dnt want to die
sry.

   The text vanishes almost as soon as the last word is complete, the wall screen reverting to a pulsing red arrow once more. No one can tell if the elevator made its cheery dinging noise again, the noise would have been lost over the Voice's roaring, but the doors to the elevator slide smoothly open. The Father might be raging against whatever Nathaniel has pulled, but it would seem his offer still stands.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 17, 2012, 12:04:35 am

"We have to get to Floor 22. Hoke, I don't want to die either, but I can't just abandon him. I'm sorry. Maybe I'll see you again. If I'm lucky." Dom stepped into the elevator and pressed the 'door close' button. As soon as she did, she leveled her Abassy at Tarran's face so the laser sight was centered on his forehead. "Sorry, Boss. I gotta do this on my own. It's a suicide mission, and I'm the one who should have been keeping an eye on Taric. I can't risk you two dying because of my mistake. Boss, take James and you get the hell out of here. Find those guys Hoke was talking about and get to him. If I... No, I'll make it back, with Sizier. Hoke said he can track us and when you meet up with him, you can ask him about me." When the doors slid closed, Dom pressed the Floor 22 button.

Coincidental... I get marked as a Deviation 22 as do the rest of the guys, and they're keeping him on Floor 22. It feels almost like destiny. Jeffrey... Dom looked at the Abassy in her hand. Were you a 22, as well? Were you taken here? Dear God... what if you were one of those poor bastards locked in a suit? It's been so long since you were taken from our bed... She slumped into a corner of the elevator and covered her eyes with her free hand. What do I do, Jeff? Do I just go in shooting and hope to get to Taric before they off him, if he's even still alive? Or do I wait and hope that when I need to, I can take them out? She released a shuddering breath and turned her gaze up to watch the floor display until it reached her destination.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 17, 2012, 12:22:43 am

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"Dom... But... it wasn't all your fault... I..." Tarran said as Dom went down the elevator.

Holding in air, he made an effort to approach this as calmly and hopefully as possible.

"Okay, James, let's... find those people. ...Any ideas? Because Hoke didn't say where they were."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 17, 2012, 08:56:46 am

Quote from: Tarran on December 17, 2012, 12:22:43 am

Because Hoke didn't say where they were."

*cough*

Quote

I will wait for you in the maintenance hangar if I can.

*cough*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 17, 2012, 11:29:07 am

(Tarran meant Ahra's crew, but to be fair Hoke also said he didn't know where they were either.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 17, 2012, 02:38:16 pm

Yes, I meant Ahra's crew. Hoke himself said that he doesn't know where they were.

Quote

Sent people to help you, but I don't really know where they are.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 17, 2012, 07:31:04 pm

Sorry, carry on. Have I think me brain my damage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 17, 2012, 07:43:15 pm

Worry don't, share we can in our damage brains like bros.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 17, 2012, 08:00:56 pm

James found himself not quite knowing what to say, until the doors closed. "But... ... ...why? Just... Right. The... the people. Uh... Maybe we should check around... uh... I really don't know this facility, at all. I guess I'll just follow you?" James follows Tarran and adds confused commentary.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 17, 2012, 08:18:49 pm

Go back to the elevators we used to get to this floor and examine the area around them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on December 18, 2012, 01:52:10 am

"Is this an Technocrat Hack-safe door or merely hard to break down one?
And please tell me there are compressed gas units somewhere in there?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 18, 2012, 04:32:42 pm

Tarran Smith and James Evan

Quote from: Tarran on December 17, 2012, 08:18:49 pm

Go back to the elevators we used to get to this floor and examine the area around them.

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 17, 2012, 08:00:56 pm

James found himself not quite knowing what to say, until the doors closed. "But... ... ...why? Just... Right. The... the people. Uh... Maybe we should check around... uh... I really don't know this facility, at all. I guess I'll just follow you?" James follows Tarran and adds confused commentary.

   James and Tarran react similarly to Dom's withdrawal, staring at the elevator and making confused attempts to reason with the closed doors. Tarran gets a grip on himself first, turning with an attempt at unfelt decisiveness. James follows slowly in his wake, still mumbling in confusion. Dom made her choice, a seemingly pointless and stupid choice, but still hers. Tarran had been made the leader back with the unchained, but that hardly made him accountable for her every action. Hell, with a woman like Dominique it would be irrational to think that he had any guilt from not trying to talk her out of that suicide run, no matter what his rank was. Tarran could almost convince himself of that.
    Finding the way back to the elevators they arrived in was a simple matter of looking at the arrow laden wallscreens and going in the direction opposite their indicator. [Observation 4] [Observation 3] Tarran immediately starts inspecting the area around the elevators on arrival, and James, for lack of anything else, helps. Holographic signage is enough to tell them that Scanner offices are on the right immediately after the elevators and that clerks offices are on the first left. A few more holographic tags on turn-offs and doors start to paint a picture of the level. Every office, whether for prelates or for shift managers, is largely a paper pushing position with little power beyond the civilian or light security hierarchy. You would guess that the pattern will remain the same across the level.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 17, 2012, 12:04:35 am

"We have to get to Floor 22. Hoke, I don't want to die either, but I can't just abandon him. I'm sorry. Maybe I'll see you again. If I'm lucky." Dom stepped into the elevator and pressed the 'door close' button. As soon as she did, she leveled her Abassy at Tarran's face so the laser sight was centered on his forehead. "Sorry, Boss. I gotta do this on my own. It's a suicide mission, and I'm the one who should have been keeping an eye on Taric. I can't risk you two dying because of my mistake. Boss, take James and you get the hell out of here. Find those guys Hoke was talking about and get to him. If I... No, I'll make it back, with Sizier. Hoke said he can track us and when you meet up with him, you can ask him about me." When the doors slid closed, Dom pressed the Floor 22 button.

Coincidental... I get marked as a Deviation 22 as do the rest of the guys, and they're keeping him on Floor 22. It feels almost like destiny. Jeffrey... Dom looked at the Abassy in her hand. Were you a 22, as well? Were you taken here? Dear God... what if you were one of those poor bastards locked in a suit? It's been so long since you were taken from our bed... She slumped into a corner of the elevator and covered her eyes with her free hand. What do I do, Jeff? Do I just go in shooting and hope to get to Taric before they off him, if he's even still alive? Or do I wait and hope that when I need to, I can take them out? She released a shuddering breath and turned her gaze up to watch the floor display until it reached her destination.

   An oddly lonely feeling enfolds you as the elevator doors click shut, cutting you off from the only people in the world you could be sure want to help you. Still, it's what had to be done. What had to be done. Tarran's a good guy when he's not on his high horse, and he'll help get Hoke and the people he mentioned out. He'll be alive to do that because of what you're doing. You slump in the corner of the elevator and finger your Abassy, brooding as the elevator descends. The screaming radio gets progressively quieter as the elevator descends, cutting out abruptly around floor fourteen. Without the option to listen to its wordless invective there's nothing left to do but watch the elevator's display tick away the floors.
   Your hands tighten on the Abassy's grip as the elevator slows five floors short of twenty-two. The Father arranged for the empty elevator to meet you, and he's already arranged for where it's going to be sent. Now he's going to make you fight your way down five floors while trying to break you or put you into a suit. You could almost laugh if it wasn't so senseless.
   You aim the Abassy straight out as the elevator doors begin to open, preparing to punch holes in the first ugly bastard to get in your way. The list of candidates nearly takes your breath away. The laser of the Abassy plays over a double file of Immortals, deadheads, and security robots. They face one another, an honor guard as still as stone. You stop counting at ten on a side and prepare to die.
   "There's been a change of plans." You almost jump as the cold clear voice spikes through the radio. You stand frozen as the doors slide shut again and the elevator starts carrying you downwards again. He had you dead to rights, and now he's taking you where you want to go. [Int 2] No explanation comes to mind, but you're admittedly a little jarred from having just escaped certain death.
     At the bottom of floor twenty-one the elevator shifts oddly, seeming to move sideways as much as down. You stand ready once more as the doors open, but this time there are no immortals with guns, no security bots waiting to stun you into insensibility, no deadheads ready to assist your head to the floor like a troupe of evil boyscouts. The elevator, and there is only one elevator now, opens out into a plain concrete room. It's a bit of a let down compared to the massive multi-tiered restaurant. A single door makes up the far well, blackened and discolored from attempts to burn or drill through, but without the scars or pits of real damage. The only other feature is a security booth; a box of clear polymer sheets enclosing a desk, terminal, and elevator facing firing port. You can see two humanoids through the walls of the booth, one wearing a plain security jacket and seated in front of the terminal, the other standing rigidly in place, its silhouette made bulky by carapace armor.  The incongruously cheery sound of the elevator doors opening makes the jacked man turn to look at you, a faint smile playing across features that are half covered in barely congealed blood. He stands and saunters out of the security booth with the Immortal heeling him.
    "Hello, Dominique," Taric says, leaning against the exterior of the security booth with a smug smile. The fan of blood from his missing eye makes the expression somehow... predatory.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on December 18, 2012, 01:52:10 am

"Is this an Technocrat Hack-safe door or merely hard to break down one?
And please tell me there are compressed gas units somewhere in there?"

 

    "As hack safe as the last door I tried to work," Paula says grimly, still eyeing the blinking red arrow. "But I believe you remember how that turned out for us. As to the compressed gas, definitely. Assuming we can get into one of the engineering storerooms."
    You nod thoughtfully, but Harry and Cale shift uncertainly when Paula mentions that last failed bypass.

---


Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)
Radio (Dom) [On]

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 70/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 10 stairwell

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 46/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 37/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 61/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Floor 9.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 66/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Floor 22

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 70/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 18, 2012, 04:52:50 pm

Father is up to something sneaky. Either that or it's got multiple personalities.

Also, am I the only one to find it a bit unusual that Taric is so calm after losing an eye and addressing Dom in full name?



Take a peek in both the scanner offices and clerk offices. Just a small peek into the door, not a whole room inspection.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Taricus on December 18, 2012, 05:03:34 pm

Inopportunate time for me to jump back in? :P

EDIT: Wait, when did Taric lose an eye?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 18, 2012, 05:58:50 pm

Dominique swallowed and got to her feet, keeping her Abassy held low by her hips. She flicked the safety off. "That really you, Sizier?" she asked. "What the hell's going on?"

(He got his eye ripped out when he got abducted off-screen.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 18, 2012, 07:16:14 pm

"Hm, scanner offices... Used to be a scanner for a while... shotgun crates... Anyway, I'll check the scanner office." James went and looked at the scanner offices.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 18, 2012, 07:28:40 pm

Quote from: Tarran on December 18, 2012, 04:52:50 pm

Also, am I the only one to find it a bit unusual that Taric is so calm after losing an eye and addressing Dom in full name?

(You're not the only one. :P While it's true Sizier is pretty much literally insane and doesn't react to things like a normal person would, even he would probably be a little upset at losing an eye. His calmness and the fact he called her by her full name tipped Dom off that something's not right here.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 18, 2012, 07:48:36 pm

((Hmmm, the Father's involved, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT POSSIBLY COULD HAVE HAPPENED  NO SIRREE))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 18, 2012, 08:11:11 pm

...Maybe they did something to his missing eye's socket. I remember how the suits took over: Via eye or something like that.

I mean, it would build on the fact that they cut out his eye and it would also be really hard to find out about.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 18, 2012, 08:14:06 pm

(It's true that Draignean said nothing about an empty eye socket, only that he didn't have one of his eyes... but I think I'm gonna take a 'wait and see' approach for at least the first little bit.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 18, 2012, 09:01:58 pm

Quote from: Taricus on December 18, 2012, 05:03:34 pm

Inopportunate time for me to jump back in? :P

((Yes. Sorry man, but you and Ash have been removed from the player list officially. I have assumed direct control. Feel free to rejoin the waitlist after Joben.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 18, 2012, 05:58:50 pm

Dominique swallowed and got to her feet, keeping her Abassy held low by her hips. She flicked the safety off. "That really you, Sizier?" she asked. "What the hell's going on?"

    Sizier's smile broadens. "Tarran's a dick with a small dick, you hit people to get their attention, and James, well he's sleeping not-quite-so-beauty, good enough?" He shrugs casually and spreads his hands. "I'm mostly me. I admit, there have been some recent changes, some less pleasant than others, but I like to think they've been for the better." One of his hands twitches up unconsciously, almost touching his missing eye before he lets it fall again.  "As to 'what the hell's going on', well..." Taric straightens and snaps his fingers. The immortal heeling him contorts and stretches, bending back behind itself until its metallic chitin scrapes and creaks. The shape it assumes is oddly similar to a chair, and Taric sits in it freely, lounging on a biological throne. "There has been a slight change in local management, and I brought you here so you can help me, and help yourself in the bargain."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 18, 2012, 09:11:41 pm

"What are you talking about? Seriously, dude, explain yourself. I'm hardly in the mood for this shit and you're REALLY freaking me the fuck out," Dom said, running a thumb along the side of the Abassy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 19, 2012, 01:48:17 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 18, 2012, 09:11:41 pm

"What are you talking about? Seriously, dude, explain yourself. I'm hardly in the mood for this shit and you're REALLY freaking me the fuck out," Dom said, running a thumb along the side of the Abassy.

    Sizier shrugs. "From the beginning? I got clubbed down while collecting a few valuable components from that little machine shop. Didn't know what was happening until it was too late. That was unpleasant. They cut my eye out then, cut it and left it along with the radio. That was worse." A frown flickers across his face, gone again as quickly as it appeared. "I was barely conscious for most of the descent, I remember traveling down many floors and little more, but I was awake enough to resist when they forced me into a calibrator. Not geared for humans, just used to reprogram the neural net for a bio-suit, but it had been hotwired to record and re-write more... complex patterns." Taric leans forward, making the Immortal's impossible balance waver. There's an odd note in his voice, almost wonder. "Everyone who He has ever taken is still in there, still alive, or they were before I was brought in. The Father isn't one AI matrix, not even a corrupt and unbalanced one, he's an ocean of copies. Being taken into it was an... interesting experience. I think most of the personalities that integrate go insane within minutes, but I had an advantage." Taric taps the side of his head and smiles. "I've always hacked traditionally, hands and code, but I had no hands. In the circumstances I was forced to improvise. I've never worked on a personality profile before, so I copied from the only one I could trust and changed the rest until they mirrored it. I forced them all to become me, or as near enough as I could remember. I think the effort would have killed me had I attempted it against the whole of the Father, but Ashley Fey's work ensured that I was dealing with only a fraction of his strength. I was still... damaged, and I had to rewrite myself from the copies I made, but I survived. I co-opted the remainder of the father, and disengaged the calibrator. The Is that remained in the system gave the orders for me to be obeyed implicitly, and so here I am, taking over the Father's work." A lightning grin mocks the blood on his face. "And his army."
     Taric shakes his head, his tone sharpening as the grin fades. "I think you're afraid. You shouldn't be. I make the rules here, and I don't want you to die, yet. I want you to help me. We never had a choice before, never. If it had been the Technocrats instead of the Unchained who took us in when we crashed outside the prison we'd be working for them, same if it had been the independents. Tarran's plan, if he even has one, probably involves giving this base to the Unchained in exchange for a pat on the head, leaving us at their mercy once again. With my army, and what's behind this door," he says, jerking his head toward the massive blast door, "we will be our own faction. That door was made to be opened by a psionic, someone capable of empathetics and kinetics. I've disabled the empathetic countermeasures, but I don't have the strength to unbind the kinetic locks. You threatened Tarran's life if he followed you, so I know you aren't enamored of him or his command. Help me, Dominique, and I will set you just one step below me.  Help me, and I'll give you anything you can ask for."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 02:16:23 am

Dom continued to fidget with her gun, wondering which one of them she would shoot if it even came to it. "Taric..." she trailed off, unable to continue on. This was a really heavy decision to be placed on her. "...I don't, I don't know if I can make that choice right now. I mean, fuck, man. I came down here preparing to die trying to rescue you and give Boss and James a small distraction so they could escape. Shit. This is kinda ridiculous." She placed her free hand to her forehead and rubbed it. "I can't decide without knowing what's gonna happen. I mean, I could shoot you right now... or I could help you, and I don't know what'll happen. So tell me. If I help you, what's going to happen to Tarran and James and Hoke and whoever the fuck else is still alive in this base? What's going to happen to them if I don't?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 19, 2012, 02:34:12 am

Suddenly, Taric is the Big Bad and is using his human leverage to recruit followers. Genuinely didn't expect that.

Meanwhile Tarran and James are frozen mid walk. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 04:16:39 am

(It is indeed an interesting turn. I wonder if he's going to tell me the truth or not. Currently, though, I'm actually leaning a little bit toward helping him.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 19, 2012, 04:23:47 am

As long as it doesn't result in everyone else getting killed and you possibly being put in a suit in your sleep I'm fine with it too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 04:26:21 am

(Well, that goes without saying. :P I don't think Taric - even corrupted as he is - would suit Dom up. Anyway, yeah. If my helping him spells trouble for the rest of the team, it's gun fight time. If it doesn't, I'm probably going to go along with it... but seriously, this is a major decision and I am going to have to think about it a bit before I can decide what to do. ^^^;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on December 19, 2012, 07:26:09 am

I dont really think the survivors would suddenly trust someone who essentially IS the father, individually i´d vouch for it.
But the group thats huddled in relative safety?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Taricus on December 19, 2012, 11:39:06 am

With the way things are going now, I'm completely fine with this Draig. Not going to join the waitlist though, not with one of my own characters ascended into a villian (That, and I could cajole you into PMing me some stuff about that as well) :P

I'd REALLY hate to be on the wrong side of that army though, what with his mental state :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on December 19, 2012, 01:10:21 pm

I may remember wrong but Technocrat warships in orbit? Probably searching for you?
How would the army help when you may have a few dozen bio-suits right now vs whatever military prescense on the ships, you NEED the survivors in suits, Tech probably have override codes to shut down defensive systems and contol of the facility and waltz in to give more problems.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 19, 2012, 01:16:58 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 02:16:23 am

Dom continued to fidget with her gun, wondering which one of them she would shoot if it even came to it. "Taric..." she trailed off, unable to continue on. This was a really heavy decision to be placed on her. "...I don't, I don't know if I can make that choice right now. I mean, fuck, man. I came down here preparing to die trying to rescue you and give Boss and James a small distraction so they could escape. Shit. This is kinda ridiculous." She placed her free hand to her forehead and rubbed it. "I can't decide without knowing what's gonna happen. I mean, I could shoot you right now... or I could help you, and I don't know what'll happen. So tell me. If I help you, what's going to happen to Tarran and James and Hoke and whoever the fuck else is still alive in this base? What's going to happen to them if I don't?"

     "I suppose I could let Tarran and James go, I'm guessing that's what you want. I would enjoy some small revenges against Tarran, but I'm willing to accept that I can't have everything I want. Ashley and the remaining member of her team must die, preferably soon, but that's a necessity rather than a pleasure. As to the rest of the survivors here..." Sizier shrugs. "I still need people to fill the new suits I'm going to breed. Their bodies will service that as well as any." Taric's tone hardens and he steeples his fingers. "Now, if you decide not to help me, not much changes. Tarran and James will probably meet unpleasant ends, you yourself will be subdued and I will take what I need from you, and then everything happens as before. Of course, events will happen without you, Tarran, James, or Hoke being alive to see them, but that is a very small change when you consider the scope of events. I want you on my side Dom, my only other company is the thousand hamstrung copies of myself that now control this place, but I don't need you on my side. I will have your help, the only choice is whether you give it willingly and take command, or whether you're more comfortable dying alone after I've taken what I need. I like you as much as I like anyone, but I won't let you stop me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Taricus on December 19, 2012, 01:32:06 pm

What? Can't get Dom to give Tarran something (Non-violent) to get the small revenge? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 01:55:38 pm

"All right. Let's talk about what happens if I blow your brains out before you can do anything. What happens then?" Dom asked. She didn't like the idea of anyone getting their will stolen because of her. "And let's get down to brass tacks here, Tar. Once Boss and the rest are free, what can you possibly offer me that I would want? We'll still be stuck here. We can't go home. You can't give me my life back. If I work with you I'll just be trading one cause I don't really believe in for another. Hell, I don't even know what it is you want to do with this army of yours or whatever."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 19, 2012, 03:18:52 pm

Oh god Taric has gone mad with power. A freaky Rainbow psionic gone mad with power.

Don't forget, in the worst case, you can probably threaten to take your own life. Because in the case that you DO take your life, Taric will not get your help no matter what he does.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 03:22:10 pm

(Dom's already thought about doing that. It's in the first line Draignean quoted. :P I'll make it an actual threat next mini-turn, though.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 19, 2012, 04:21:06 pm

Quote from: Tarran on December 19, 2012, 03:18:52 pm

Because in the case that you DO take your life, Taric will not get your help no matter what he does.

((You forget that Taric was the most powerful Empathetic in your group.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 01:55:38 pm

"All right. Let's talk about what happens if I blow your brains out before you can do anything. What happens then?" Dom asked. She didn't like the idea of anyone getting their will stolen because of her. "And let's get down to brass tacks here, Tar. Once Boss and the rest are free, what can you possibly offer me that I would want? We'll still be stuck here. We can't go home. You can't give me my life back. If I work with you I'll just be trading one cause I don't really believe in for another. Hell, I don't even know what it is you want to do with this army of yours or whatever."

    Taric throws his head back and laughs at the suggestion of shooting him. It isn't a pretty sound. "Oh, Dominique, I don't think my brains are really an issue here. I'm in the system, lots of Is are in the system. Granted, they've been made docile to facilitate my control, but I doubt the system would answer to you, and that would mean shooting your way out of here. You're tough, but you aren't that tough." He shakes his head, still chuckling. "As to the rest, well, I can do more than you think. The Rolls is still in the maintenance hangar, so you won't be stuck here. There are also several interesting projects that the Father was trying to recreate and finish. One in particular was attempting to create a trans-atmospheric ship, a ship largely made from the same form of organic material as the bio-suits. So the question isn't what can I give you, but what do you want? I can't give you your life back, but I can give you any kind of life you want. Some people might have to bleed for you to get there, but neither of us are strangers to killing people to get what we want. We've both killed Independents and Technocrats, men and woman whose only crime was standing against us, and that is the way it should be. We aren't human, no human could do what we do, so what sense does it make to abide by their rules?" Taric pauses and cocks his head at you, then nods as if he saw something he expected. "Even if you could have your old life back, it wouldn't fit you anymore. A butterfly can never return to its cocoon, so why wish for childish things?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 04:41:07 pm

Dom bristled angrily. "What the fuck do you know? You're just a techie who doesn't understand a GOD. DAMN. THING about people! I just want to go back to Earth, go back to moving boxes and coming home to my husband and never having to make these kinds of fucking decisions!" Shaking with rage, she put the Abassy against her temple. "All I gotta do is pull this trigger and then you'll never open that fucking door! You need me a whole hell of a lot more than I need you. I'm the only kinetic psychic you can get to within a hundred miles, and the only one who might help you of her own free will." She cocked the hammer with her thumb. "Give me one good reason, one good fucking reason, to not blow my brains out. Tell me what's REALLY behind that door, and what you're planning to do with it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 19, 2012, 04:56:55 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 04:41:07 pm

Dom bristled angrily. "What the fuck do you know? You're just a techie who doesn't understand a GOD. DAMN. THING about people! I just want to go back to Earth, go back to moving boxes and coming home to my husband and never having to make these kinds of fucking decisions!" Shaking with rage, she put the Abassy against her temple. "All I gotta do is pull this trigger and then you'll never open that fucking door! You need me a whole hell of a lot more than I need you. I'm the only kinetic psychic you can get to within a hundred miles, and the only one who might help you of her own free will." She cocked the hammer with her thumb. "Give me one good reason, one good fucking reason, to not blow my brains out. Tell me what's REALLY behind that door, and what you're planning to do with it."

    Sizier's expression remains serene, but his fists start to clench. "One good reason? You'll never see your husband again. As to what is behind this door, it is one of the teaching machines that we learned our own psionics from. With it I will teach the new generation of the bio-suits to do the same, taking combat effectiveness up by almost a full order of magnitude. It will also enhance me considerably, but that is a digression." Taric's hands relax by degrees, but the effort is visible. "Now, if you were to kill yourself, I would only be slowed. It might take me months to work out how to do what you can do now, but there would be no one to stop me. Tarran, James, Ashley, Harry, and you yourself would be long, long dead."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 04:59:04 pm

Dom tilted the gun up and away slightly. "Is he here? Alive? Tell me you didn't put him in a suit," she said, voice trembling with hope.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 19, 2012, 05:05:39 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 04:59:04 pm

Dom tilted the gun up and away slightly. "Is he here? Alive? Tell me you didn't put him in a suit," she said, voice trembling with hope.

   Taric looks at you strangely. "No, he's not here. But if you die you won't be able to see him again, and if you live there is always a statistical likelihood of seeing him again." He looks strangely puzzled for a moment. "Isn't that one of the things that people think is a good reason to keep living?" he asks, genuine curiosity entering his voice for the first time.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 05:12:15 pm

Dom sighed. "I knew that was too much to hope for. One last question, and then I'll make my decision. If - If I help you open that door... you have access to all the information this Father guy had, right? Every file the technocracy had in this base? I want to find Jeffrey. Once Tarran and James and Hoke and whoever Hoke wanted to save are safe, that's all I care about, and I'll do whatever it takes to see him again. Promise me you'll help me... and I promise I'll help you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 19, 2012, 05:25:41 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 05:12:15 pm

Dom sighed. "I knew that was too much to hope for. One last question, and then I'll make my decision. If - If I help you open that door... you have access to all the information this Father guy had, right? Every file the technocracy had in this base? I want to find Jeffrey. Once Tarran and James and Hoke and whoever Hoke wanted to save are safe, that's all I care about, and I'll do whatever it takes to see him again. Promise me you'll help me... and I promise I'll help you."

    Taric smiles. "I promise that I'll tell you everything I know about Jeffrey in exchange for you opening this door, Deal?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 05:32:55 pm

"Dude, I know I'm not the brightest girl around but that sounds pretty loaded to me, like if I say yes you'll just say 'I know you're married to him' or some shit like that." Dom closed her eyes and took a deep breath to focus and calm herself before continuing on. After everything that had happened since waking up in New Hensfield today, her nerves were completely shot. "Just... promise me access to the base's files at least, so I can look myself if I'm not satisfied with your answer. Can we do that?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 19, 2012, 05:37:12 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 05:32:55 pm

"Dude, I know I'm not the brightest girl around but that sounds pretty loaded to me, like if I say yes you'll just say 'I know you're married to him' or some shit like that." Dom closed her eyes and took a deep breath to focus and calm herself before continuing on. After everything that had happened since waking up in New Hensfield today, her nerves were completely shot. "Just... promise me access to the base's files at least, so I can look myself if I'm not satisfied with your answer. Can we do that?"

   An expression of wry amusement makes some of the blood flake off Taric's face. "You don't trust me, Dom? After all we've been through together?" He shakes his head. "Deal, complete access, for as long as you want."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 05:39:11 pm

Dom cast one last distrustful look at the Immortal, but slid the Abassy back into its holster on her thigh. "...Deal," she said, holding her hand out to shake. "Let's see about getting that door open and Boss out of here. How much control do we currently have over the facility?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 19, 2012, 05:49:26 pm

   

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 05:39:11 pm

Dom cast one last distrustful look at the Immortal, but slid the Abassy back into its holster on her thigh. "...Deal," she said, holding her hand out to shake. "Let's see about getting that door open and Boss out of here. How much control do we currently have over the facility?"

   Taric's eyebrows rise. "Near complete control. The immortals, deadheads, and security robots will obey voice commands from myself or from the facsimile of the Father I have set up. I can't alter the personalities they have programmed until they can be put back through a calibrator, but that shouldn't be necessary." He stands and looks at your hand for a moment before shaking it. "From any terminal with a system link I can direct the immortals, at least enough to take care of Tarran."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 05:53:54 pm

Dom thought for a moment. "Well... we should try to herd him and the others to the hangar, get them out of here. Safely. While they're doing that, you can show me to this door and we can take a look at it. Also, is there any way we can get in contact with him? I kinda took the only radio we had on us."

(Also, Ahra, post an action. XD)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Zako on December 19, 2012, 10:31:05 pm

((DOM HAS FALLEN TO THE DARK SIDE! And by dark side, I mean, the side that is lead by a crazy psychic who has programmed himself into an entire base computer system that controls an army of biotic exosuits.  :o))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 10:38:27 pm

(Dom's only human and she's been given the opportunity to make sure her friends get out of this crazy base alive and to find who she's been looking for. I think the decision, while it will definitely have bad consequences for her morality, was perfectly in character... Also, said psycho needs a conscience to prevent him from going completely batshit mustache-twirling evil. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 19, 2012, 11:27:42 pm

Another downside is any orbital bombardment attempts against the New Big Bad is likely to get you killed too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Taricus on December 19, 2012, 11:28:49 pm

In all fairness, Taric wouldn't care if Tarran got killed in the blast too :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 19, 2012, 11:30:51 pm

Problem is I wouldn't get blasted as I wouldn't be there, sooo...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 11:32:49 pm

(That's more likely to happen to the known threat of the Unchained. The Technocrats won't have any beef with us until they both know about us and consider us a threat. :P Seriously though, I'm not interested in dick-waving - which any further arguments about who will get orbital-bombarded first will be considered - so... that's all I have to say about it. You guys are already doing all the dick-waving this thread needs.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 19, 2012, 11:41:56 pm

Isn't dick waving supposed to be claiming your superiority or something? I'm not claiming anything at the moment, I was just making a comment/joke on another potential downside and responding to Taric's somewhat confusing (to me) statement.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 11:50:48 pm

(You're right; it's more like yet another pointless argument you two are having for no particular reason. Nevertheless, why don't we all just drop the idea of orbital bombardments until, I dunno, they're somewhat likely? Really. A base that's been out of contact for a year and in all likelihood is considered abandoned is hardly going to be a priority target - unlike a base that's currently being assaulted by the Unchained, such as when we fought Shiren.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on December 20, 2012, 02:00:37 pm

"OK ... Hack it, unless we have the tools to cut this thing open anyone?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 21, 2012, 07:32:50 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on December 18, 2012, 04:52:50 pm

Take a peek in both the scanner offices and clerk offices. Just a small peek into the door, not a whole room inspection.

    [Observation 3, 3] You take quick peeks in both the scanner offices and the clerk offices. They both look like rooms, with the scanner office having workstations for two dozen while the clerks office has workstations for about twice that. Both of the offices have adjoining rooms, the scanners office has two and the clerks office has one. Nothing hostile appears in either room, but they don't seem to have anything immediately useful in them either.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 18, 2012, 07:16:14 pm

"Hm, scanner offices... Used to be a scanner for a while... shotgun crates... Anyway, I'll check the scanner office." James went and looked at the scanner offices.

   You follow Tarran into the scanner offices, and you stay there after he pulls his head out after a glance. All of the familiar equipment is oddly comforting, not exactly homey by any stretch of the imagination, but at least you know what everything in this room is for. Not something you've been able to say very often since being deported.
    There are twenty-four workstations here, each equipped with a terminal, a lamp, and variety of personal effects. The door to the offices of the two coordinators is on the left wall. The temporary storage for contraband items, dangerous objects, and (if the coordinators aren't complete hard asses) employee lunches, is on the right.   
   [int 3+1] You think you might be able to login to one of the terminals. Scanners issue guest keys for when they shuffle staff around to ensure accurate reports, and you remember a couple of yours. If you're very lucky, one might still be active.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 19, 2012, 05:53:54 pm

Dom thought for a moment. "Well... we should try to herd him and the others to the hangar, get them out of here. Safely. While they're doing that, you can show me to this door and we can take a look at it. Also, is there any way we can get in contact with him? I kinda took the only radio we had on us."

   "Easily done," Taric says as he walks back into the security booth. You watch as he goes inside, touches the terminal, frowns in concentration, and then nods. Then entire operation might have taken half a minute, and was done without any visible action other than touching the terminal. "Done," Sizier says when he comes back out. "It will take a little bit of time for them to reach him, but the nearest group I can find will attempt to give them directions and aid. It will take some time and effort to get a message back, but I've sent one to be delivered. Direct contact will be impossible unless he goes to sleep or manages to find a terminal." He shrugs. "Limitations of the current system, but the psionic adjustments will largely eliminate it. Shall we?" For a moment it almost looks like he's going to offer you his arm, then he laughs to himself and taps the contorted immortal. It snaps upright and heels him once more, seemingly no worse for wear. You follow without further comment.
    The door he's referring to is, as would be expected, the heavily scarred door that makes up the far wall. He explains a great deal about it, going into considerable depth about its construction and the methods the Father used in his attempts to circumvent it. The conversation goes over your head after the word "door".
     [A. Kinetics 4+1] [Passive Kinetics 3+1] You sound the door out carefully while he's talking. It's solid, mostly, with only tiny weights and counterweights set into its structure. Nothing connects to them, and you can't see how they'd open the door, but it's not too difficult to figure out how they should move. After a few minutes of observing its structure, you're confident that you can get it open. The required action is complex, but not overly tiring. You have no idea why it's going to work, but, if it moves like you think it moves, that shouldn't matter.

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on December 20, 2012, 02:00:37 pm

"OK ... Hack it, unless we have the tools to cut this thing open anyone?"

   Paula kneels in front of the door and starts working on getting it open. [Paula Mechanical 1] She's about midway through when she starts cursing. The panel hums, the door twitches, and then the access panel starts sparking. [Luck 1] The jacketing for the circuitry catches fire almost immediately, and the fire suppression system turns on right after that.
   "Not a word," Paula growls as Cale opens his mouth. "Not one goddamn word."
   Slick foam covers everyone and everything within ten meters of the fire, giving the stairs the oddly festive look of fresh snow. Nobody seems particularly admiring of the effect. The door is now locked, bar drilling it with tools you don't have, or cutting it with power and time you can't spare. On top of that, the fire suppression call and damaged door will have undoubtedly pointed out your location to the Shifting Man like a beacon.

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)
Radio (Dom) [On]

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 71/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 10 stairwell, fire retardant.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 47/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 40/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 62/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Floor 9.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 75/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Floor 22

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 73/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 21, 2012, 08:01:11 pm

Dom ran a hand through her hair. "OK. I'm hoping I don't end up regretting this." She performed a few stretches, figuring warming up physically might help her warm up mentally, and focused on the mechanisms inside the door. I just have to swing this bit down, push that one over... rotate this one like... seventy degrees, I think... OK, that bit lifts up... move this to the left and turn it clockwise... "Might take a few minutes if you want to sit back down. There's a lot of little fiddly things in here that need to be moved," she said, letting Taric know she was working on the door and that it might be awhile.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 21, 2012, 08:34:21 pm

Double threes. Thanks RNG.

Go take a more thorough examination of the clerk offices.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 21, 2012, 09:28:00 pm

"Hmm... Wonder if I'll find any old lunches." James first checks contraband storage, then attempts to sign on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on December 22, 2012, 04:44:42 am

"Next... floor... NOW!!!... Oh god it tastes awful, why did i take off my mask?"

Go up the stairs

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on December 28, 2012, 07:56:02 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on December 21, 2012, 08:34:21 pm

Go take a more thorough examination of the clerk offices.

   You head back to the clerks office and examine it more thoroughly. There are fifty workstations, arranged in a long five by ten grid and color coded for purpose. Unlike the Scanner offices, the workstations here feature only the black box of the computer core and a panoramic headset. The lack of holographic displays or any form of tactile manipulator makes the room look strangely barren. 
   There is a single door at the far end of the room, which, you would assume, leads into the personal offices for the group managers. [Int 2] You don't really know what you're going to find here, a young start in the life of a revolutionary has left your experience in the practical job market somewhat lacking. 

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 21, 2012, 09:28:00 pm

"Hmm... Wonder if I'll find any old lunches." James first checks contraband storage, then attempts to sign on.

   Contraband storage is, as it should be, sealed. It takes two scanners acting in dual control to unseal contraband storage, or an executive access code from a coordinator or someone higher up the chain of command. You shrug and sit down at one of the desks, waving the terminal to life and inputting your first code. [Luck 4] Surprisingly, it works. Say what you will of them, but it's Technocrat bureaucracy that lets a man get up from a desk, travel light-years, and then resume his job on the other side without getting held up in red tape.
   Of course, considering that Technocrat bureaucracy just benefited you, maybe there should be more red tape.
   The system welcomes you as a guest and reminds you to get a permanent login from your supervisor. It also writes you up more citations that you can shake a stick at for being late to work, late to renew your identification, late for your bi-monthly review, et cetera. You get them out of the way and start looking for something more useful. [Mechanical 5] Scanners don't generally spend a lot of time at their desk, paperwork and reports on suspicious subjects taking second place to actually observing subjects, and the guest layout is fairly bare.  You do recognize everything well enough to generate a guest access code that will work on the contraband vault, and to find the calendar that will let you set up a meeting with one of the coordinators.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 21, 2012, 08:01:11 pm

Dom ran a hand through her hair. "OK. I'm hoping I don't end up regretting this." She performed a few stretches, figuring warming up physically might help her warm up mentally, and focused on the mechanisms inside the door. I just have to swing this bit down, push that one over... rotate this one like... seventy degrees, I think... OK, that bit lifts up... move this to the left and turn it clockwise... "Might take a few minutes if you want to sit back down. There's a lot of little fiddly things in here that need to be moved," she said, letting Taric know she was working on the door and that it might be awhile.

    [A.Kinetics 2, 5+1, 3+1, 4, 3+1, 3+1, 4+1, 2, 3+1, 4+1, 4, 4, 1, 5, 4+1 Meets 50] (Stamina -75) Each individual action is small and inconsequential, but each action requires a dozen others to support it. You do your best, pinning, pulling, and twisting where necessary, but the effort is incredible. It isn't a question of strength, each manipulation individually wouldn't have been a danger to a stout champagne glass, but the unceasing precision required makes it something akin to balancing a dozen spinning bowls while dancing a particularly vigorous haka.
    The final piece clicks into place audibly, and you almost collapse from mixed relief and exhaustion. You feel cold all over, and you're more tired then you've been in a long, long time. This isn't the first time you've skirted the edge of your wall today, and even your exceptional levels of regeneration can't replace old fashioned sleep, but, at the very least, the soft rasp of the blast door sliding open seems to validate your efforts.
    Taric's unnerving smile stretches from ear to ear, and he squeezes his way through the still opening doors without so much as a 'thank you'. The immortal continues you heel him, leaving you alone. You stand wide and breathe deeply for a couple seconds. The effort was very close to what you were capable of, anyone with less skill or less staying power would probable have been killed in the attempt. As it is, you're too weak to throw so much as a psychic burp. You can still walk, talk, and maybe shoot if you don't have to do have to do any of it in a straight line, but a fight right now would probably push "in dire need of a bed and a beer" into "in dire need of a slab and coroner".

(Level 22 is now open)

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Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on December 22, 2012, 04:44:42 am

"Next... floor... NOW!!!... Oh god it tastes awful, why did i take off my mask?"

Go up the stairs

   You order everyone to start jogging up the stairs again, making as good a hustle as you can through the slick foam. Just once you'd like the pull-apart-the-door-panel-and-hack-the-security trick to actually work like it does in the movies, right now it only seems good for giving away your position.
   The stairs stop at the next landing, making you very thankful for the dried corpse that's jamming its door open. You and Cale muscle the door the rest of the way open while Henry and Paula go through, then you kick the corpse out of the way and shut the door behind you. This way it'll at least lock if you need it.
   The glowing red arrows that you'd noticed on the stairs continue across this level, all across this level. Every single wallscreen that you can see has a large red arrow on it, all pointing to one path. [Observation 4] You hear a faintly cheery noise coming from the direction the arrows are pointing.
   Forgetting the arrows, the path branches into three parts ahead of you. The near right (leading away from the arrows) says it leads to the assemblymans offices, the near left (on the path of the arrows) leads to the elevators, and the far right (also leading away from the arrows) leads to the central office block.

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Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)
Radio (Dom) [On]

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Gingerbread
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 9, fire retardant.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 47/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 40/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 63/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Reindeer embroidered Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Floor 9.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 9/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Jingle bell knucklers
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Floor 22

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (50/50) [25lbs] An elf hat
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on December 28, 2012, 08:06:44 pm

James smirked a bit as he fed the access code into the vault, thinking about the calendar. "Yeah, set up a meeting with Mr. Ghost, why don't I."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on December 28, 2012, 08:45:00 pm

"Hm, maybe I should've paid more attention in that tour I had one time before I started shooting stuff." Tarran mumbled to himself.

Make a quick check of all the workstations to see if there's anything hiding anywhere before picking up and putting on a headset.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 29, 2012, 05:36:15 am

Dom, pretty much on auto-pilot as her tired brain recuperated from the ordeal, followed Taric as well, a hand reflexively on her Abassy. Just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on December 29, 2012, 07:49:24 am

"We are going to the assembly, i would like something held together by more than Duct-tape and prayers"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 01, 2013, 05:54:30 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on December 28, 2012, 08:45:00 pm

Make a quick check of all the workstations to see if there's anything hiding anywhere before picking up and putting on a headset.

   [Observation 2] You find nothing of interest in any of the workstations you check. There are a couple personal effects, and a few bits and bobbles that you really aren't sure of, but nothing useful. Resigned, you sit down in a chair and don one of the headsets.
   The helmet blacks out your vision and it remains blacked out for a few seconds while you try to find the on switch. Then, when you manage to turn it on, it requests an access code. [Luck 3] "Password" doesn't work.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 28, 2012, 08:06:44 pm

James smirked a bit as he fed the access code into the vault, thinking about the calendar. "Yeah, set up a meeting with Mr. Ghost, why don't I."

 You get up from the desk and punch the access key into the door to contraband storage. Nothing happens. The door is probably waiting for the other code that will put the dual in dual control.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 29, 2012, 05:36:15 am

Dom, pretty much on auto-pilot as her tired brain recuperated from the ordeal, followed Taric as well, a hand reflexively on her Abassy. Just in case.

   You trail after Taric, methodically noting details without assigning much emotion to them. Behind the blast doors there is a room, not enormous, but filled with an almost suffocating sense of armored mass. Bright lights cast sterile illumination on everything, showing you a lab that dwarfs everything else here.
   The machine that Taric was after is set up in a corner of the room, a smaller version of the orientation machine that you've already gone through. You would have thought that such a device would have been the most important thing here, certainly the most deserving of the security given to it. Center stage, however, is given to something else. Exactly what else is difficult to describe.
   It's a tube, twisted and perforated in places. Shimmering bands of translucent gold suspend it a few feet above the floor, brighter and thicker than the ones that were used to bind you into the deportation shuttle. It's large enough that you could walk through if you bent double, and short enough that your hands and feet would stick out if you were to lie down in it. What it's made of, however, is a complete mystery to you. The surface is blackish-grey and soft looking, but the light makes it glint in ways that seem both metallic and crystalline. It's interior is several shades lighter, [Observation 5] and it undulates slowly as you watch. A tired and irrational thought makes you reach your hand out to touch it, and you recoil the instant your fingers graze its dark surface. The object's surface is freezing cold, cold enough that you're confident that anything damp would be frozen to it instantaneously.
    Taric whistles at you, already half-way to the orientation machine. "Come on, this is what we came for. I've showed you mine, and you've showed me yours, don't chicken out before it gets fun. We'll all go in together." He waves his arm to indicate both you and the immortal heeling him. He grins at you, and he either doesn't notice (unlikely) or doesn't care about the strange object in the middle of the room.

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Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on December 29, 2012, 07:49:24 am

"We are going to the assembly, i would like something held together by more than Duct-tape and prayers"

   Paula looks at your very strangely when you speak, but she shrugs slowly and follows you with the others. You walk for a little while, following two other markers (and going against the arrows every time) before Paula speaks again.
  "You do know that the assembly doesn't actually have to do anything with assembling, well, anything, don't you? They make internal decisions, decide civilian matters, and a couple other supposedly essential things that nobody really understands."
  You grunt noncommittally and open the door to their offices. The door leads to another hallway, seven doors on each side. Each door has a holotag by it, identifying the assemblyman, or woman, by name.
   You don't recognize a single name. This strikes you as vaguely wrong.

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Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 9, fire retardant.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 48/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 43/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 64/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Floor 9.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 106/135
Stamina: 18/135
Carried Weight: 135/210
Attire: Arbiter dress Uniform, pristine [10lbs] Standard Body Armor, 29/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [5, 8lbs]
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Fuath Riot suppression carbine [5, 13lbs, Caustic load]
.50 caliber pistol clips x7 (7, 2lbs)
Full Bottle of Wine x1 (1lb, sealed)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A35, E70, 16lbs.)
LR Jormungandr Battle Rifle (13/35 A, 8/15 E, Damaged, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (E 3/3, A 3/3, 18lbs)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (35)
.220 gauss slugs x1 (30)
Smoke Grenades x1 (neg)
Energy cells x3
Energy cell (90%) x1
.50 Rail Clip (3) x1
Field rations x1
Phoenix Pistol [2, 9lbs]
Basic medical kit (1/5) (5lbs)
Data storage drive [Romance novels]
Unknown Chemical Hypo x3 (Neg)
Partially sorted (1/3) stack of Technocrat stamped papers (Bad novel)
Status: Floor 22

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 39/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 01, 2013, 05:58:12 pm

The above turn was written from a Mcdonalds in the mountains of Colorado. Thanks to these big rocky things that I'm surrounded with, I'll lose signal pretty much as soon as I leave. I'll be back home late on the third (12 hour drive), so you may get another turn then, but thou shallt not getteth thine hopes uppeth.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 01, 2013, 06:04:41 pm

Try the following:

123456
abc123
qwerty
password1

If all of these fail, look for anything in the room that has any letters or numbers written.

Also, look at the badges I have to see what job they have.



Also, do the identity badges I have have more than just names written on them?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 01, 2013, 06:05:56 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 01, 2013, 06:04:41 pm

Try the following:

123456
abc123
qwerty
password1

If all of these fail, look for anything in the room that has any letters or numbers written.



Also, do identity badges have more than just names written on them?

You can try both badges, and I'll give both a luck roll.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 01, 2013, 06:30:37 pm

"Yeah, we'll go in in a second. Have you seen this thing dude?" Dom asked, pointing the strange object out to Taric. He was already a smart guy and who knows what he had picked up when he was mind-melded or whatever; maybe he would know what it was. Once she had pointed it out to him, though, she went ahead and entered the Orientation machine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 01, 2013, 07:18:10 pm

James tried to use another guest key on a different computer, grab an access key, and use that on the door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 01, 2013, 09:39:24 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 01, 2013, 06:05:56 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 01, 2013, 06:04:41 pm

Try the following:

123456
abc123
qwerty
password1

If all of these fail, look for anything in the room that has any letters or numbers written.



Also, do identity badges have more than just names written on them?

You can try both badges, and I'll give both a luck roll.

Edited in.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on January 02, 2013, 08:40:09 pm

"You know, i dont recognize any of these names from when this place was working, how about you guys?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 06, 2013, 12:07:59 am

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on January 01, 2013, 06:04:41 pm

Try the following:

123456
abc123
qwerty
password1

If all of these fail, look for anything in the room that has any letters or numbers written.

Also, look at the badges I have to see what job they have.

   You run a couple of the most basic passwords through, hoping wildly that one will shake something loose.  [Luck 2] You sigh heavily as the last code fails. It was a long shot, and now you're back to square one. [Observation 4] Kira Masse's badge is badly stained from the puddle of blood that you pried it out of, but the words "IA Overseer" are still visible beneath her name. [Observation 2+1] The other badge is in good condition but it's for a bio-mechanics researcher.
    You try both, just to make sure, [luck 2] but no dice.
   [Failed roll not shown]

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 01, 2013, 07:18:10 pm

James tried to use another guest key on a different computer, grab an access key, and use that on the door.

  Your access key continues to log on as a guest, and it continues to give you the same access key, no matter how many times you switch computers. Guest keys aren't that difficult to get a hold of, and the technocrats aren't quite arrogant enough to allow a major security loophole like the one you're trying to exploit.
    [Observation 3] You think you hear something from out in the hall.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 01, 2013, 06:30:37 pm

"Yeah, we'll go in in a second. Have you seen this thing dude?" Dom asked, pointing the strange object out to Taric. He was already a smart guy and who knows what he had picked up when he was mind-melded or whatever; maybe he would know what it was. Once she had pointed it out to him, though, she went ahead and entered the Orientation machine.

   Taric stares at the suspended object quizzically, his scarily good humor replaced by genuine puzzlement. "I don't know," he says, touching the side of his head. "I have no memories of this... Those who worked on it have not yet been absorbed, or they were killed before their minds could be obtained." He frowns at the device and shakes his head. "There was a name a saw before I became... more. Argos. None of my newer memories mention it more than in passing, and few of those believed it more than rumor." Taric's quicksilver smile returns, bouncing back as if it had never left. "But that is neither here nor there. Come on, this'll be fun."
   You think that you might disagree with Taric's version of "fun" in most instances, but it isn't as if you can turn back now. You're committed, and you don't have the strength left to stop Taric if he decides to force the issue.
   You follow Taric slowly, casting the occasional glance at the strange device hovering in the middle of the room. The immortal that was following Taric takes the first pod of the machine, and Taric slips into the second. You take a deep breath and clamber tiredly into the third.
   The reclined position is relaxing, enough that you could fall asleep in here if you didn't catch yourself, but nothing else seems to happen for a few minutes. Restraints clamping over your wrists, ankles, and forehead take you by surprise, and an accompanying hum from the machine sets your teeth on edge. You body tingles softly, but, aside from pressure where the cuffs contact your body, nothing horrible seems to happen. Your head tingles, and you begin to feel a faint hope that this will be less mind wrenchingly painful than the first time.
      You try to scream when the first wave pulses into your body through the restraints, but you can't remember how to make your vocal cords work. Additional waves come on the heels of the first, burning through you, and taking a little more of you away with each cycle. They don't hurt, you don't remember how to hurt. Your name escapes you, the faces of your past are shredded away one by one. Your last thought, just before the last pulse destroys your ability to think entirely, is to wonder what you are, and in a detached but important way, what a Jeffrey is.

(You have ten skill points to spend on Anything from orientation)
(You have three attribute points from completing the mission)
(You are done until the next chapter)

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on January 02, 2013, 08:40:09 pm

"You know, i dont recognize any of these names from when this place was working, how about you guys?"

   Cale and Henry shake their heads, but Paula gives you another one of those strange looks and nods before speaking. "I know all of them by name, and eight by sight. I've even talked to Hailene and Luke in person. I wouldn't say I knew any of them personally, but I knew all them an what they did. You... you all didn't?" Paula's frown deepens when the three of you assent silently. "Jeezus"
   [Observation 3] The edge of a shadow flickers across the corridor behind you.

---

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 9, fire retardant.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 49/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 46/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Talisman

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 65/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Floor 9.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 40/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 06, 2013, 12:28:10 am

Well, I do hope Serious won't have to wait long.



Try three last passwords:
Technocracy
Secret
Classified

If these fail, promptly take off the helmet and throw it across the room in mild frustration.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 12:52:15 am

(Well, if my plan works out, you guys should be guided toward Hoke and a quick/easy escape. But good luck anyway, Tarran, Powder, Ahra. ^^^ As for me...

1 stat point in Endurance
2 stat points in Willpower - Unless Willpower does nothing for my psychic skills, in which case that's all 3 to Endurance
3 skill points in Active Empathetics
4 skill points in Passive Empathetics
3 skill points in Active Kinetics

I'm just going for an all psionic upgrade as that makes sense to me with it coming from an orientation device.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: killerhellhound on January 06, 2013, 02:57:46 am

You are screwed Serious I remember that the last orientation device had to be modified to stop turning you in to a Technocracy agent so unless we get some epic willpower saves its bye Dom nice knowing you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 06, 2013, 03:02:39 am

Really? I don't remember where they said that.

And if it was, surely Taricus wouldn't put himself in it?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 07:52:51 am

(I know I'm not screwed based on the sole fact that if I was, Draignean wouldn't have said 'here's some stat points, level yourself up'. :P He'd have given me a game over like Trol got a long time ago.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 06, 2013, 09:44:59 am

Quote from: killerhellhound on January 06, 2013, 02:57:46 am

You are screwed Serious I remember that the last orientation device had to be modified to stop turning you in to a Technocracy agent so unless we get some epic willpower saves its bye Dom nice knowing you.

You remember correctly. For that machine. I also mentioned different programs way back when, and not all of the machines run the same training routine. The machine Dom is using, for instance, isn't just meant to train psionics, and it's designed to give a lot more bang for your buck. The first machine was in a prison, designed to give the inmates enough ability to be useful in experiments while shackling their destructive potential safely. This one is in a sealed lab that requires two relatively powerful psionics to crack open, it's purpose is somewhat more... full service, and it doesn't come with the same shackles.

I also mentioned neurological degradation with repeated uses, but that's a different kettle of onions.

By the by, SC, if you want to reassign fractional skill points, now is the time.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 12:52:15 am

2 stat points in Willpower - Unless Willpower does nothing for my psychic skills, in which case that's all 3 to Endurance

Willpower is the psychic stat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 06, 2013, 11:08:33 am

James gripped his Renfield and peeked out into the hall to see what was there.

((I think we're meeting now Ahra, if the observation rolls on all three of us mean anything. (when you say failed roll not shown, we then know there was a failed roll)))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 02:38:27 pm

OK. Do stat and skill fractionals count together? If so I have 1 and 3/8ths points (if not, it's one and 2/8ths so that doesn't affect much). I'll go ahead and put that single point into Willpower as well if available; if not, Passive Kinetics.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 06, 2013, 08:32:59 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 02:38:27 pm

OK. Do stat and skill fractionals count together? If so I have 1 and 3/8ths points (if not, it's one and 2/8ths so that doesn't affect much). I'll go ahead and put that single point into Willpower as well if available; if not, Passive Kinetics.

Stat points and skill points don't mix, so it's PK for Dom.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 08:49:14 pm

OK. Should I go ahead and update the wiki page for Dom? And if so, should i just include the remaining fractions somewhere off to the side, like (Stat Point: 1/8th, Skill Point: 2/8th)?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 06, 2013, 09:37:12 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 08:49:14 pm

OK. Should I go ahead and update the wiki page for Dom? And if so, should i just include the remaining fractions somewhere off to the side, like (Stat Point: 1/8th, Skill Point: 2/8th)?

If you like, or you can assign them to the stat/skill you're most likely to train in next.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 09:54:58 pm

I think I'll leave them free and figure out what to do with them later.

EDIT: Also, do I pick out new powers now? :3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 07, 2013, 01:05:50 am

Look at you, getting all the superpowers while me, Powder, and Ahra continue to be moderately mundane. :'(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 07, 2013, 02:33:34 am

You're Mr. 'I don't wanna use psionics' if I remember correctly, Tarran. :P Powder's got that nifty little Dom running around in his head, so he's at least got an interesting take on his powers. Ahra... may be SOL unless one of you two can Orient him, or someone back at the Unchained - if you get back to them - can do it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 07, 2013, 03:48:55 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 07, 2013, 02:33:34 am

You're Mr. 'I don't wanna use psionics' if I remember correctly, Tarran. :P

Remember, that was more than a year ago, so what I felt about it back then may not come even close to what I feel about it now.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 07, 2013, 02:33:34 am

Powder's got that nifty little Dom running around in his head, so he's at least got an interesting take on his powers. Ahra... may be SOL unless one of you two can Orient him

You saying these things right after another makes me mentally scratch my head like a stereotypical confused caveman.

You do remember you messed up James trying to Orient him, right?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 07, 2013, 03:55:55 am

I know. Doesn't change the fact that it's still possible one of you two might be able to Orient him. I'm not sure if my Orienting of James went wrong because Dom messed up or because whatever the Technocrats did to his brain - including the fungus, but remember they programmed that Judas thing in there too - messed it up. It's entirely possible and likely that it's a little of column A, a little of column B, though. And I seem to remember you still denying using psionics sometime this year, but I can't be assed to look it up. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 07, 2013, 08:58:35 am

The failed orientation on James was entirely due to his pre-existing conditions. Dom actually got great rolls when pulling that one off.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 06, 2013, 09:54:58 pm

I think I'll leave them free and figure out what to do with them later.

EDIT: Also, do I pick out new powers now? :3

When you wake up, for reason that I'm not going to disclose immediately.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 07, 2013, 09:01:32 am

Oh. So there won't be some sort of crazy-me in Ahra's mind if I try and roll well?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 07, 2013, 09:44:14 am

(trying and) Calling it now, Taric turned Dom into some sort of AI.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 07, 2013, 10:40:21 am

Quote from: Tarran on January 07, 2013, 09:01:32 am

Oh. So there won't be some sort of crazy-me in Ahra's mind if I try and roll well?

... No.

I did explain part of this earlier, but, alas, to no avail. Granted, you've NEVER used your empathetics, so you might accidentally microwave his brain, but there won't be any extraneous personalities running around all willy nilly.

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 07, 2013, 09:44:14 am

(trying and) Calling it now, Taric turned Dom into some sort of AI.

No.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 07, 2013, 03:05:10 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 07, 2013, 10:40:21 am

Granted, you've NEVER used your empathetics, so you might accidentally microwave his brain,

Well, if I'm going to start using it, I might as well start with high risk attempts. :D

More seriously, you have a point there. Out of curiosity, is it passive or active to Orient? I searched up the post where Serious does it and I don't see you mention it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 07, 2013, 06:38:22 pm

Both passive and active empathetics are added together for the purposes of orientation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on January 08, 2013, 09:30:57 am

"Guys, hide, i´ll check it out, listen for gunfire"
Walks towards sound
 ´I Am an bloody idiot´
"Hello, anyone with an functioning brain in here?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 11, 2013, 08:46:41 pm

Tarran Smith

Quote from: Tarran on January 06, 2013, 12:28:10 am

Try three last passwords:
If these fail, promptly take off the helmet and throw it across the room in mild frustration.

    [luck 3-1] None of the additional inputs work, and the screen continues to cheerily deny you entrance. You rip the headset off and throw it across the room. It hits the immortal standing in the doorway at about chest level and rebounds, crunching slightly as it lands on the floor again.
      "We have been sent to guide you," the immortal says, its vibrating tone unaffected by the collision. "The Dominique is safe. The father has agreed to let you take your craft and go. We have been sent to guide you." The repeated statement at the end has the barest hint of a question in it, almost asking your permission to be guided. Which is sort of a new one.
    [observation 3] You're a little stunned by this development to notice much, but the immortal doesn't seem to be armed.
 
---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 06, 2013, 11:08:33 am

James gripped his Renfield and peeked out into the hall to see what was there.

   You pivot silently in the direction of the noise. Once upon a time a strange noise wouldn't have bothered you, but once upon you didn't have a technocrat implanted fungus eating your brain. You've got a reason to be tense. [Dex 1] You peek out into the hall with the graceful stealth of a pregnant woman running over impact gel. You manage, through feats of dexterity that astound even you, to end splay legged in the middle of the hallway, your renfield pointed up your own nose, and a fall prevented only because you caught yourself on something big. Big and greenish.
    Big, greenish, and chitinous.
    The rasping plates that create the immortal's voice hiss and slide under your fingers as it addresses you. "We have been sent to guide you.The Dominique is safe. The father has agreed to let you take your craft and go. We have been sent to guide you."

---

Aaron White

Quote from: Ahra on January 08, 2013, 09:30:57 am

"Guys, hide, i´ll check it out, listen for gunfire"
Walks towards sound
 ´I Am an bloody idiot´
"Hello, anyone with an functioning brain in here?"

    You tell the others in your group to stay back while you check out whatever cast the shadow. You're pretty handy in a fight, at least enough to give the others time to make themselves useful from ambush. Or to buy them time to run if fighting isn't option.
     [observation 4] You have to make a few educated guesses about where the shadow was heading, and one blind turn finds you face to back with an immortal. You freeze, but it doesn't seem to be interested in you. Instead, it seems to be talking to someone just inside of the clerk's office. You catch the tail end of what it's saying.
...take your craft and go. We have been sent to guide you."

---

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 9, fire retardant.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 50/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 49/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 66/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Floor 9.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 41/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 11, 2013, 09:56:44 pm

Tarran stared at the Immortal completely dumbfounded.

"...What. I don't understand. Dominique is alive? The Father is actually helping us? And how do I know you're not lying?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 11, 2013, 10:13:03 pm

James didn't respond with talking- he wasn't wont to trust or talk to immortals. Instead, in an astounding display of a lack of forethought, he decides to try to beat it up. With Simone's Song.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 11, 2013, 10:13:37 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 11, 2013, 09:56:44 pm

Tarran stared at the Immortal completely dumbfounded.

"...What. I don't understand. Dominique is alive? The Father is actually helping us? And how do I know you're not lying?"

"Dominique is safe. We have been told to guide you. We are telling the truth." Its rustling voice betrays no tone. [Failed roll not shown] That tone could tell you that the sky was green and that squares were round and you couldn't tell.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 11, 2013, 10:32:18 pm

Tarran tries to spit out a few more questions but fails to as James starts beating on the Immortal.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 11, 2013, 10:51:51 pm

IT's two separate immortals, I think. Hence the "We."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 11, 2013, 11:18:34 pm

Oh.

"Telling me that you're telling the truth isn't enough. Why would the Father suddenly want to help us? What changed?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 12, 2013, 12:58:44 am

Yeah, two separate immortals. Tarran and James are in difficult locations. However, immortals would address themselves as "we" anyway. They are, in this state, parasitic organisms, and thus to exist functionally they require plurality of self.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 16, 2013, 06:35:01 pm

Tarran, I think Draignean wants an actual action again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 16, 2013, 07:36:18 pm

Also needs moar Ahra.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 16, 2013, 08:17:05 pm

I can't think of an actual action for my guy unless he gets a response that either pushes him either towards believing the immortal or disbelieving it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on January 17, 2013, 02:32:03 pm

Sorry... French is an excellent way to make me forget stuff  :P

Spike and gun in hand Aaron walked towards the conversation and peeked in.
His sanity really wished he never had, watching an human with no marks of being from the base? Ok.
An Immortal? Better stab that with the nice spike and call the guys, or check if its an rotten one.
The human trying to hurt the parlaying Immortal? The. Bleeding. Hell.

Ah well, feet first as dad used to say.

"IMMORTAL" was the only thing he roared, it would get the team here "STOP WHAT YOU TWO ARE DOING NOW!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 18, 2013, 11:48:55 am

Quote from: Tarran on January 16, 2013, 08:17:05 pm

I can't think of an actual action for my guy unless he gets a response that either pushes him either towards believing the immortal or disbelieving it.

I'll tell you if I want more power to action. I don't, usually, just sit there silently and stare at you. Ahra was who I needed. I have a calc class in a few hours, and a meeting after that, but then I've got a three day weekend, so you should be fairly confident of a turn in the near-ish future.

Tarran, feel free to have a mini-conversation with Ahra. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 18, 2013, 12:38:31 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 18, 2013, 11:48:55 am

I don't, usually, just sit there silently and stare at you.

Stop lying. I know your tricks. You're waiting for the right moment to put a dagger in my back!



Anyway, I don't know, I feel like next turn would be more appropriate for a conversation. Because then 1: everyone would get a time to react, and 2: it would be more of a fustercluck.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 20, 2013, 01:22:13 am

Tarran Smith, Aaron White

Quote from: Tarran on January 11, 2013, 09:56:44 pm

Tarran stared at the Immortal completely dumbfounded.

"...What. I don't understand. Dominique is alive? The Father is actually helping us? And how do I know you're not lying?"

Quote from: Ahra on January 17, 2013, 02:32:03 pm

Spike and gun in hand Aaron walked towards the conversation and peeked in.
His sanity really wished he never had, watching an human with no marks of being from the base? Ok.
An Immortal? Better stab that with the nice spike and call the guys, or check if its an rotten one.
The human trying to hurt the parlaying Immortal? The. Bleeding. Hell.

Ah well, feet first as dad used to say.

"IMMORTAL" was the only thing he roared, it would get the team here "STOP WHAT YOU TWO ARE DOING NOW!"

   Tarran gets halfway through what he was trying to say before Aaron works through enough of his amazement to act. The former wrench jockey's sudden shout, coupled heavily with the pistol and the bloodstained spike of bone in his hand, freezes the conversation solid.
   [Aaron observation 4] The man the immortal was talking with is armored, albeit in a heavily battered suit that looks to be about as much protection as wet paper, and heavily armed. Very heavily armed. He's carrying an assault rifle in hand, two more long rifles slant across his back, and a submachine gun is belted on either hip. Unless Aaron took him by surprise, or got very lucky, there's not a lot of doubt who would end up as paste. The immortal, strangely, seems to be lacking in iron, though they can be dangerous enough without.
   [Tarran Observation 1] Tarran's dumbfoundment is compounded exponentially by Aaron's sudden arrival. He stares at him, turns to stare at the immortal, then stares back Aaron without actually doing anything beyond verifying that reality was still intact. Impossible as that seemed.
    The sound of running feet comes from hallway behind Aaron.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 11, 2013, 10:13:03 pm

James didn't respond with talking- he wasn't wont to trust or talk to immortals. Instead, in an astounding display of a lack of forethought, he decides to try to beat it up. With Simone's Song.

   James, faced with a strange and dangerous situation that lacks a normal solution, defaults to using Occam's razor. Or, in his case, Occam's fist mounted fifty caliber. [Melee 2 Vs Dodge 5+1] Despite being pressed up against James, the Immortal manages slide sinuously out of the way of Jame's fist. [Immortal Melee 5+1 Vs James Dodge 5] The immortal knocks James arm out of the way and throws an elbow. James almost manages to slip it. almost. [Immortal brawl 4] (Shield -10, stamina -11) The jarring force of the immortal's armored elbow slamming into his temple sends twinkling stars across James' vision. Staggering, he takes a few steps backwards and gets his fists up defensively. The immortal just resumes a normal standing position, looking down at James without expression.
   "I have not been sent to harm you." It pauses, then reiterates its earlier statement with all the emotional inflection of a lopped recording. "I have been sent to guide you."

---

Relevant Items
Memory Stick (Dom)
Security Card November (Dom)
Ident Badge -Kira Masse- (Tarran)
Ident Badge -Naomi Weiss- (Tarran)
Unpowered Pad (Tarran)
L1RF Key (Tarran)
Jake's Engraved Plate (Dom)

Spoiler: Aaron White (click to show/hide)

Health: 75/85
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 92/180
Attire:Red Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Red Maintenance Suit (30/115, 45 lbs).
Inv:
Phoenix pistol (1/3) (9 lbs)
CFG bars x2 (3)
Crowbar (8lbs)
Simple Knife (2lbs)
Bone Spike (1lbs)
Fenrir pistol 5/7 (6lbs)
Fifty feet of rope (10 lbs)
Homemade grappling hook (2 lbs)
D-Grade rations x4 (4 lbs)
First-Aid Kit 5/5 (5 lbs)
Energy cells x3
Status: Floor 9, fire retardant.

Spoiler: Companions (Aaron White) (click to show/hide)

Paula Ria
Health: 39/55
Stamina: 51/55
Description: Short, brown haired. The years she spent as a researcher at Delphi added lines to her face, the year she spent as a prisoner here added a decade and stole what weight she had from her frail body.
Personality Complication: Soft. Despite her recent hellish ordeals, Ria was a born and raised Technocrat. She's gotten conditioned to hardship, but the pain and the cold decisions that need to be made in her new life still stun her.
Skills: Mechanical 3, Intuition 1, Dodging 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 1
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 3
Equipment: Light Body Armor 36/50, Stained Labcoat, Military grade night-vision goggles. Manticore Pistol (9/10, 6lbs), .30 cal clips (10) x2, Chimera Pistol 15/15, Diagnostic pad, energy cell x2, Light Plasma Torch (60/100), Basic Medical Kit (2/5), Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3). 

Henry Myers
Health: 43/75
Stamina: 52/75
Description: An emaciated man of average height. He's mostly bald now, thanks both due to a receding hairline and to a chemical spill that permanently injured his scalp.
Personality Complication: Maudlin. Henry has a dark streak a mile wide, and he usually shares it at every available person. He's a good man, but the tendency to vent every depressing thought that runs through his head makes him a little irritating.
Skills: Soak 2, Marksman 2, Stamina 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 6
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 4
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (23/90). Kapre Light Rifle 9/15, .30 caliber clips (15) x2, Pack of Flares, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (2/3)
 
Cale Levi
Health: 105/105
Stamina: 105/105
Description: A tall young man, blond and brown eyed. He's in fairly decent shape, considering his recent lifestyle.
Personality Complication: Young, and kinda Stupid. Cale is a young man, and though time has aged him quickly, he still occasionally acts on wild impulse.
Skills: Mechanical 1, Melee 2, Dodge 1
Attributes,
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 6
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 4
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 1
Equipment: Maintenance Jumpsuit, Heavily Modified Maintenance Suit (78/90). Sleipnir SMG (5/30 | 35/60), .223 clips (30) x2, Energy cell x2, Crude Combat Blade, Neuroflash grenade x2, Fifty feet of rope, Homemade grappling hook, D-Grade rations x4, ORS pack (3/3).

Spoiler: Tarran Smith (click to show/hide)

 
Health: 67/75
Stamina: 75/75
Carried Weight: 146/150
Attire: High-prelate Uniform [8lbs] Standard Body Armor 19/100. [35lbs]
Inv:
Tarran's Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle -Scope- (1/1, 20lbs, 1 rounds in speed loader)
1' sabot packs x1 (2)
Combat Knife (1lb)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Sleipnir SMG (A0, E25 9lbs,)
Energy cells x3
8 .220 gauss clips (35)
Basic First Aid Kit 3/5 (5lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (A16, E26), 16lbs. In hand,
Artemis Railgun (E 1/3, A 2/3, 18lbs)
.50 Rail Clip (3)
Credit Chit (Unknown)
Status: Floor 9.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 41/75
Stamina: 67/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (40/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 20, 2013, 01:33:00 am

"...And now who are you?" Tarran queried Aaron, confused.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on January 21, 2013, 05:26:23 am

"Lets call me the guy with some more guys that may have jumped levels up from the sanctuary to get out of here and found an human with more guns than an automated urret, and an ... unarmed talking Immortal ... Your story Mister...?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 21, 2013, 11:41:19 am

"My story can easily be summed up as one guy getting his ass deported an entire system and having to take shit as it comes."

"Someone said to rescue some people that were sent our way. Might you be those people?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on January 21, 2013, 04:27:41 pm

"... Did an creepy asshole tell you that trough the speakers?, Name given?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 21, 2013, 04:38:24 pm

"No, we got it from a friend in text."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 21, 2013, 05:50:23 pm

James, now a bit stunned, stares at the Immortal for several seconds before: "...Guide me where?" James probably would have figured it out from the immortal's earlier talking but he had just taken an elbow to the head- and was not thinking too clearly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on January 22, 2013, 03:31:04 pm

" Tell the strangers that I'm still waiting for my book. Get to maintenance. Do not expect my help again. Thirteen fourty-seven eighty"
signed -N was all we got from him ... was that your friend?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 22, 2013, 03:43:38 pm

"Assuming the N stands for Nathaniel, yes. That is our friend. Though I can't for the life of me recall what book he's waiting on."

"Well, I guess that's it then. Mister suit here is apparently going to lead us to our craft so we can get the hell away from this installation... Any objections besides the expected lack of trust?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2013, 03:57:16 pm

(Ah, fuck. Dom's got the book. XD I guess Hoke's not getting it any time soon then, unless D feels like retconning it so Dom dropped it somewhere along the way and one of y'all can pick it up. Or one of the Immortals has it or something. I actually feel kinda bad for welching on that promise.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 22, 2013, 04:01:18 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2013, 03:57:16 pm

(Ah, fuck. Dom's got the book. XD

...GERP ZERP.

Now Hoke's gonna be double annoyed at me for leaving you behind (possibly, unless he totally understands that I had no choice in the matter). :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2013, 04:10:02 pm

(Yeah, pretty much. ^^^; I kinda forgot that I chose to hold onto the data since Dom wanted to read the books herself... I guess I can't ask to retcon it, because if I could do that to get you the book, I'd also have had Dom record a message telling you guys to trust the Immortals on this one, and that blatantly didn't happen because I didn't think to do that either. ^^^; This one's pretty much all on me.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 22, 2013, 06:41:04 pm

You owe me a bitching at Taric as to why he shouldn't kill me for when he inevitably faces and defeats me in the final battle for all the bitching Hoke is going to give me. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 22, 2013, 07:13:21 pm

(He'll get a Jensen-style tap on the shoulder and sucker-punch at that time. XD)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on January 25, 2013, 01:58:43 am

"... you realise we have gone up over 10 floors of devilry, and lost the security guy on our first floor, and everyone wants to get out,
I would be over-damn-joyed to get a ride out Mr."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 25, 2013, 02:06:12 am

"Well then mister... suitthing, lead the way to our ride please."

Get James and follow the Immortal to the shuttle.



Also, on an unrelated note, I'm getting a weird sense of loneliness being separated from all other original players of the game.

...Or maybe that's just dread of me being the one who has to break every single damn detail of what the heck happened to both Hoke and the Unchained because I'm the only one remaining that saw it from the begining. Ye gods.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 25, 2013, 02:07:25 am

Yeah, I don't envy your position in the slightest when you have to explain to your superiors that you lost your entire original unit. >:3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Taricus on January 25, 2013, 02:08:11 am

Hehe, I SHALL HAVE MY REVENGE! >:D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 25, 2013, 02:12:18 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 25, 2013, 02:07:25 am

Yeah, I don't envy your position in the slightest when you have to explain to your superiors that you lost your entire original unit and an additional squad. >:3

Fixed.

Quote from: Taricus on January 25, 2013, 02:08:11 am

Hehe, I SHALL HAVE MY REVENGE! >:D

On what and how?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Taricus on January 25, 2013, 02:13:16 am

I dunno, just felt like saying it :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 25, 2013, 02:15:25 am

So... you fixed my mistake, which was leaving out part of how badly you fucked up? XD Way to shoot yourself in the foot to spite me, Boss.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 25, 2013, 02:35:53 am

Not trying to spite you, just telling you that you're lessening how truly screwed my position is.

Time to bet: What do you think the Unchained going to do to me?

1: For some reason decide that I did a good job and premote me.
2: Give me a slap on the wrist and another chance at a squad.
3: Demote me back to a rookie and give my job to another player.
4: Demote me back to a rookie and give my job to an NPC.
5: Banish me.
Or 6: Shoot me/fuck up my mind until I am no more.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Taricus on January 25, 2013, 02:38:09 am

Most likely 3 or 4 in my opinion.

5 may mean you become Taric's bitch however, so I'm holding out for that XD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 25, 2013, 02:42:55 am

What, you're holding out for another accidental kneeing to the groin? ;D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Taricus on January 25, 2013, 02:43:39 am

Depends who's the recipiant :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 26, 2013, 02:29:25 am

Quote from: Tarran on January 25, 2013, 02:06:12 am

"Well then mister... suitthing, lead the way to our ride please."

Follow the Immortal to the shuttle.

Quote from: Ahra on January 25, 2013, 01:58:43 am

"... you realise we have gone up over 10 floors of devilry, and lost the security guy on our first floor, and everyone wants to get out,
I would be over-damn-joyed to get a ride out Mr."

AAANNDDD you two are done. Ish. Tarran is done. Ahris is Ish.

Now we've got James, who, as luck would have it, has been abandoned by Tarran without so much as an attempt at contact. I don't think Tarran would be given command of a wet sponge if he gave an honest debrief to the Unchained at this point.

Anyway, to the James.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 26, 2013, 02:38:18 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 21, 2013, 05:50:23 pm

James, now a bit stunned, stares at the Immortal for several seconds before: "...Guide me where?" James probably would have figured it out from the immortal's earlier talking but he had just taken an elbow to the head- and was not thinking too clearly.

   The immortal loops through its original statement immediately. "We have been sent to guide you.The Dominique is safe. The father has agreed to let you take your craft and go. We have been sent to guide you." It stops there, watching your confused expression intently. Its face shifts slightly, an inhuman expression without mouth or eyebrows, when it realizes that the restatement hasn't cleared up any of the cobwebs. I seems lost in thought for a long minute, then it speaks again, its rustling voice slow and halting. "The place where we will guide you.... will allow you to take your craft and go."
   The immortal sways with the effort of crafting an original sentence.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 26, 2013, 03:13:18 am

Quote from: Draignean on January 26, 2013, 02:29:25 am

Now we've got James, who, as luck would have it, has been abandoned by Tarran without so much as an attempt at contact.

I assumed that Tarran and James would get together again and talk to another and so and so outside of roleplaying, considering both these immortals are here to do the same job and we aren't all that far from another.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 27, 2013, 12:24:51 am

"What about the others? Are they coming? Tarran? Dominique? Taric?" James wasn't about to follow an immortal. He'd had problems with following immortals before. He wasn't about to repeat that mistake. Why would he trust an immortal anyway? James basically waited to see if the immortal was distracted by making another sentence, and then if it was, he obstinately attempted to punch it again while it was.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 02:23:51 am

Quote from: Tarran on January 26, 2013, 03:13:18 am

Quote from: Draignean on January 26, 2013, 02:29:25 am

Now we've got James, who, as luck would have it, has been abandoned by Tarran without so much as an attempt at contact.

I assumed that Tarran and James would get together again and talk to another and so and so outside of roleplaying, considering both these immortals are here to do the same job and we aren't all that far from another.

((I see.

Well actually I don't. Your action talked about following the immortal and not a lot else. "Follow the Immortal" is not usually, by implication or exactitude, taken to mean "Go back to James, tell him everything is all right, and then follow the immortal."))

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 27, 2013, 12:24:51 am

"What about the others? Are they coming? Tarran? Dominique? Taric?" James wasn't about to follow an immortal. He'd had problems with following immortals before. He wasn't about to repeat that mistake. Why would he trust an immortal anyway? James basically waited to see if the immortal was distracted by making another sentence, and then if it was, he obstinately attempted to punch it again while it was.

   The immortal cocks its head to one side. "The Dominique is safe. The Tarran has another guide. The Taric...." The hissing voice stops, sliding into one its pondering silences. You don't waste the opportunity. [Melee 5+1 Vs Dodge 2] [Brawl 5+1] (Confirm Critical 4 Vs 3, Critical confirmed) The punch strikes the immortal in the center of the forehead, interrupting its already poor thought processes with the destructive power of supersonic lead. (Damage 64x4=256 Immortal Armor -40, HP -216x1.1=237, and kill) The armor itself doesn't seem too badly damaged by the hole, but you just drilled the host a new pineal eye. For some strange reason, you feel a slight twinge of guilt at killing an unarmed creature that had offered you no hostility.
    The guilt doesn't last long. The immortal said Tarran had a guide, which probably means another immortal or three are already with him. You sprint out of the scanner offices at top speed, skidding along the corridors at a run, but you needn't have bothered.
    You find Tarran outside the clerks office, chatting with another immortal, and another human. Tarran doesn't even seem particularly on guard, ready as ever to shoot something, but not particularly ready to shoot the immortal in front of him. You stare at the situation blankly.
     Tarran nods to you. "Good timing, James. James, this is a survivor. Survivor, this is James. He's one of my crew." He sees you staring at the immortal and elaborates. "This... immortal, has graciously agreed to return as to our ship, and this guy and his team," Tarran jerks his head at the direction of the new human, "need a ride."
    "Ah," you say, not quite conveying the depth of your surprise. "So... we aren't shooting the uglies right now?"
    "No."
    "Oh."
    Tarran looks at you for a long moment, then casually walks over to you, massaging his temples all the way. "You shot one of them didn't you?" Tarran asks, his voice pitched just above a whisper.
    You wince. "A little."
     "You shot it 'a little'," Tarran repeats dubiously. "Is it all right?"
     You wince again. "It might need a new, uh, brain."
     Tarran buries his forehead in his hand. "Oookay. Plan, follow ugly quickly. Grab Hoke and everyone else we can round up, then get out of here and get a couple miles between us before they start counting bodies. Can you follow that?"
     

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 41/75
Stamina: 67/75
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 35/50 (40/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: Floor 9. Incredibly Smelly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 02:46:52 am

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 02:23:51 am

((I see.

Well actually I don't. Your action talked about following the immortal and not a lot else. "Follow the Immortal" is not usually, by implication or exactitude, taken to mean "Go back to James, tell him everything is all right, and then follow the immortal.")

Okay, whatever. If it really matters so much to you, I edited it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 11:19:52 am

Quote from: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 02:46:52 am

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 02:23:51 am

((I see.

Well actually I don't. Your action talked about following the immortal and not a lot else. "Follow the Immortal" is not usually, by implication or exactitude, taken to mean "Go back to James, tell him everything is all right, and then follow the immortal.")

Okay, whatever. If it really matters so much to you, I edited it.

*Sigh* Tarran, my problem here is that you have issues if I attempt to interpret your action, and you have issues if I don't interpret your actions. It is somewhat frustrating. It matters because I want to keep you slightly happy, and that is difficult when I must take your actions and face value, and I must interpret your actions to actions to do what you want. Hopefully you see the issue here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 27, 2013, 12:50:13 pm

"Yeah, I can. Where is Hoke? The ship, right?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 01:49:36 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 11:19:52 am

*Sigh* Tarran, my problem here is that you have issues if I attempt to interpret your action, and you have issues if I don't interpret your actions. It is somewhat frustrating. It matters because I want to keep you slightly happy, and that is difficult when I must take your actions and face value, and I must interpret your actions to actions to do what you want. Hopefully you see the issue here.

If you have a problem with understanding what I'm doing or what I want to do, just ask me in a neutral tone about the specifics.

Don't insult and/or mock me like this:

Quote from: Draignean on January 26, 2013, 02:29:25 am

I don't think Tarran would be given command of a wet sponge if he gave an honest debrief to the Unchained at this point.

Because it seems like every time I do something wrong you set out to mock me. That might not be what you intended, but it always seems like that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 04:15:21 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 01:49:36 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 11:19:52 am

*Sigh* Tarran, my problem here is that you have issues if I attempt to interpret your action, and you have issues if I don't interpret your actions. It is somewhat frustrating. It matters because I want to keep you slightly happy, and that is difficult when I must take your actions and face value, and I must interpret your actions to actions to do what you want. Hopefully you see the issue here.

If you have a problem with understanding what I'm doing or what I want to do, just ask me in a neutral tone about the specifics.

Don't insult and/or mock me like this:

Quote from: Draignean on January 26, 2013, 02:29:25 am

I don't think Tarran would be given command of a wet sponge if he gave an honest debrief to the Unchained at this point.

Because it seems like every time I do something wrong you set out to mock me. That might not be what you intended, but it always seems like that.

I mock everyone. You, Serious, Powder, Myself, everyone. (I could have sworn that we've gone over this before) Considering that you made just about the same statement about yourself earlier, I was pretty sure you already realized the depth of your situation, which is, in all honesty, funny. Or it would be if you saw it as such.

It's a joke. I am not petty enough to spend my free time mocking people simply for the sake of being mean. Tarran is not you, you are not Tarran. Mocking him is not belittling you personally.

As to the asking you for clarification "in a neutral tone", no. Just no. I told you earlier that I was reaching the end of my Tarran-centric concessions, and this is it. If something is genuinely ambiguous, sure, I'll ask, but I do that for anybody. I am not going to give you special treatment because you might take something personally and become offended. I treat you the same as I treat everyone. I don't want you to be unhappy, but this is getting ridiculous.

As a rule, you have disliked assumptions. (Notable instances: You disliked me assuming that Tarran knows about ORS despite earlier proximity, and you disliked me assuming that he knew what Taric was doing to the Restaurant door while he was twenty feet away.) So, and I ask this in all hopes of an honest and amicable answer: Do you think it is reasonable, in light of your earlier sentiments about assumptions, for me to read "Find James, inform him of the situation, and (if he agrees to go), follow the immortal to the shuttle" into "Follow the Immortal to the shuttle"?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 05:46:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 04:15:21 pm

Tarran is not you, you are not Tarran. Mocking him is not belittling you personally.

I agree. But I see this specific mock as mocking my action, as it was made only after I posted my action, rather than after my character failed to do the action I wanted him to do.

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 04:15:21 pm

As a rule, you have disliked assumptions. (Notable instances: You disliked me assuming that Tarran knows about ORS despite earlier proximity, and you disliked me assuming that he knew what Taric was doing to the Restaurant door while he was twenty feet away.) So, and I ask this in all hopes of an honest and amicable answer: Do you think it is reasonable, in light of your earlier sentiments about assumptions, for me to read "Find James, inform him of the situation, and (if he agrees to go), follow the immortal to the shuttle" into "Follow the Immortal to the shuttle"?

The ORS was a case of me forgetting that my character knew of them.

The door case if I recall correctly was a case of me not knowing that you assumed more NPC-PC dialogue than what you type and me not knowing that my character was watching him. An issue that I believe I felt at the time that I, as the player, wasn't getting enough information. I don't believe the relation to assumptions of what my character knew was the main issue.

I... don't recall getting upset about you assuming minor details of my actions. Please correct me if I'm wrong. So on minor stuff relating to keeping the group together (especially on railroading sections, which I feel like this is), unless I sound like I want to leave James behind (I don't sound like that, do I?), or I explicitly say so, then yes some assumption is reasonable because I have far less problems with that kind of assumption than pretty much any other kind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 06:19:38 pm

Quote from: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 05:46:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 04:15:21 pm

Tarran is not you, you are not Tarran. Mocking him is not belittling you personally.

I agree. But I see this specific mock as mocking my action, as it was made only after I posted my action, rather than after my character failed to do the action I wanted him to do.

Tarran, it is unfortunate that you feel offended, but honestly, what in the world do I have to gain by mocking you personally?

Quote from: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 05:46:45 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 04:15:21 pm

As a rule, you have disliked assumptions. (Notable instances: You disliked me assuming that Tarran knows about ORS despite earlier proximity, and you disliked me assuming that he knew what Taric was doing to the Restaurant door while he was twenty feet away.) So, and I ask this in all hopes of an honest and amicable answer: Do you think it is reasonable, in light of your earlier sentiments about assumptions, for me to read "Find James, inform him of the situation, and (if he agrees to go), follow the immortal to the shuttle" into "Follow the Immortal to the shuttle"?

The ORS was a case of me forgetting that my character knew of them.

The door case if I recall correctly was a case of me not knowing that you assumed more NPC-PC dialogue than what you type and me not knowing that my character was watching him. An issue that I believe I felt at the time that I, as the player, wasn't getting enough information. I don't believe the relation to assumptions of what my character knew was the main issue.

I... don't recall getting upset about you assuming minor details of my actions. Please correct me if I'm wrong. So on minor stuff relating to keeping the group together (especially on railroading sections, which I feel like this is), unless I sound like I want to leave James behind (I don't sound like that, do I?), or I explicitly say so, then yes some assumption is reasonable because I have far less problems with that kind of assumption than pretty much any other kind.

You didn't remember that Tarran knew about ORS several times, over the course of several pages, and with three people giving reasons why you would. That's a bit more than not remembering.

Now, as to the minor details. The one that pops most readily to mind is when you were fighting immortals in the corridor outside security station november. Your action pretty much explicitly stated aiming, and yet, when I aimed you in, you were upset that I had done so. I realize that, on the internet, everyone is as cool as a cucumber and completely chill in hindsight, but you fairly well seemed upset at that time.

Leaving James behind... It's not a question of whether you sound like you want to do it, it's a question of whether you sound like you don't. There's nothing there that tells me you want to grab James, and, from the way the rest of the team has been going, leaving him alone seems pretty par for the course.

On the note of railroading... It was a turnoff. If you agreed with the immortal, you get to go to the next chapter. (because 5 turns of walking through hallways and riding elevators is about as much fun as reading soda bottles) If you disagreed with the immortals, or if James disagreed with you... then everything keeps spinning. Dominique would be shoehorned into her next section, and you'd probably end up helping Ahra's people fight their way to the hangar.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 07:14:42 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 06:19:38 pm

You didn't remember that Tarran knew about ORS several times, over the course of several pages, and with three people giving reasons why you would. That's a bit more than not remembering.

Regarding Zako, that was me not remembering.

Regarding SeriousConcentrate, he was not talking about ORS specifically.

Regarding you, yes I was being petty. You really should've given me the link that I requested if you don't appreciate that. But even then it was not even nearly the exaggerated "several pages", it was just part of one. Unless you're including an entirely separate incident or I continued later?

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 06:19:38 pm

Now, as to the minor details. The one that pops most readily to mind is when you were fighting immortals in the corridor outside security station november. Your action pretty much explicitly stated aiming, and yet, when I aimed you in, you were upset that I had done so. I realize that, on the internet, everyone is as cool as a cucumber and completely chill in hindsight, but you fairly well seemed upset at that time.

More of a case of you interpreting my action incorrectly and/or me writing it wrong rather than you assuming me doing something. It was less minor than this, because it was during combat where the lives of our characters were on the line.

And then the rest of our argument was about different stuff that you said which lasted all of a couple more posts.

Also, I've been wrong about you being upset before.

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 06:19:38 pm

Leaving James behind... It's not a question of whether you sound like you want to do it, it's a question of whether you sound like you don't. There's nothing there that tells me you want to grab James,

And nothing telling you that I don't.

It's an either/or, but I definitely understand what you're getting at.

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from the way the rest of the team has been going, leaving him alone seems pretty par for the course.

Wolf left us without warning us much if I recall correctly, Taric was with Dom and I had to protect Jake, Dom forced herself from me twice... I only (ironically) recall abandoning James. But he was only recently in a coma at the time if I recall correctly.

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 06:19:38 pm

On the note of railroading... It was a turnoff. If you agreed with the immortal, you get to go to the next chapter. (because 5 turns of walking through hallways and riding elevators is about as much fun as reading soda bottles) If you disagreed with the immortals, or if James disagreed with you... then everything keeps spinning. Dominique would be shoehorned into her next section, and you'd probably end up helping Ahra's people fight their way to the hangar.

Ah, okay.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 10:25:09 pm

Point on the pages. I remember it being longer, but it was just a page +/- post or two. 

 

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More of a case of you interpreting my action incorrectly and/or me writing it wrong rather than you assuming me doing something. It was less minor than this, because it was during combat where the lives of our characters were on the line.

And then the rest of our argument was about different stuff that you said which lasted all of a couple more posts.

Also, I've been wrong about you being upset before.

As to emotions on the internet, well, it's always difficult to tell, hence the reason for my cool as a cucumber comment. Look, how about we try this. You, assume that I'm not insulting you unless I add brackets to the end of the comment that say [I AM INSULTING YOU]. I'm an aggressive aggressive person, not a passive aggressive, if I go after you there will be no ambiguity. You do that and I'll ask a few more questions about your actions if there is an obvious flaw with the explicit logic.

I'm not going to stop mocking your character, or your really bad ideas for that matter, that's just part of what I do. I believe I once had a [Prefstring: gentle omniverted mockery] in my avatar text a while back.

 

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 27, 2013, 12:50:13 pm

"Yeah, I can. Where is Hoke? The ship, right?"

IF YOU FOLLOW TARRAN IN HIS PRESENT STATE, YOU WILL LEAVE THE CHAPTER.
ARE YOU SURE?

Y/N

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 11:15:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 10:25:09 pm

You, assume that I'm not insulting you unless I add brackets to the end of the comment that say [I AM INSULTING YOU]. I'm an aggressive aggressive person, not a passive aggressive, if I go after you there will be no ambiguity. You do that and I'll ask a few more questions about your actions if there is an obvious flaw with the explicit logic.

Fair enough.

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 10:25:09 pm

IF YOU FOLLOW TARRAN IN HIS PRESENT STATE, YOU WILL LEAVE THE CHAPTER.
ARE YOU SURE?

Y/N

Wait, when did this game suddenly become an old console (PC) game?

Or is that just because you are secretly a robot/AI made back in DOS?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 28, 2013, 12:51:59 am

Quote from: Tarran on January 27, 2013, 11:15:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on January 27, 2013, 10:25:09 pm

IF YOU FOLLOW TARRAN IN HIS PRESENT STATE, YOU WILL LEAVE THE CHAPTER.
ARE YOU SURE?

Y/N

Wait, when did this game suddenly become an old console (PC) game?

Or is that just because you are secretly a robot/AI made back in DOS?

More than a year ago, in point of fact. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg2066660#msg2066660) :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on January 28, 2013, 10:13:51 am

Y.
I WILL FOLLOW.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on January 28, 2013, 10:23:25 am

GOOD. THEN WE ARE LIKE DONE HERE AND STUFF UNTIL ME WRITE NEXT SECTION.

Anyway, to speak less like a teenage Cro-Magnon with a head injury, I have my first brace of exams tuesday, wednesday, and potentially thursday. So don't expect it soon, plus I've got system testing to do, which is taking longer than I expected.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on January 28, 2013, 02:26:12 pm

QUERY: SYSTEM TESTING?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 28, 2013, 03:15:42 pm

That's for me to know and you to not. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on February 08, 2013, 06:36:44 pm

Draignean are you still doing things?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on February 11, 2013, 12:38:21 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 08, 2013, 06:36:44 pm

Draignean are you still doing things?

That is an incredibly vague question to which the answer will always be yes. Even if I was rotting in a box, the answer would still be yes. That question falls on a par with the truly stunning self-evidencing qualities of such profoundly insightful queries as "are you awake?". Assuming that the questioner is not talking to him or herself, there is really only one possible answer that could maintain a shred of veracity.

However, to break "things" down by groups,

I am still running D22.

I am still testing the OS, though that has been significantly delayed.

I am still in the process of getting an engineering degree that actively wants to kill me.

I am still incapable of saying no if someone asks me to help them/do something that "only I" can do.

I"ll see if I can't get back to the tests I was running with serious or write you guys some kind of introduction later today, but don't plan on doing anything terribly strenuous.

To tide you over I've going to award you mission points and all that crap now, so you can have fun allocating them.

Tarran: You have 3 attribute points from completing.
James: You have 5 attribute points from completing the mission, AND getting your head thing back to a manageable state.
Aaron: You have 3 attribute points from complete, BUT your mission to save the trapped survivors is still active. So you don't get the points for that yet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tarran on February 11, 2013, 01:25:25 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 11, 2013, 12:38:21 pm

I am still incapable of saying no if someone asks me to help them/do something that "only I" can do.

Can you solve all the world's problems? You're the only one that can do it!

Quote from: Draignean on February 11, 2013, 12:38:21 pm

Tarran: You have 3 attribute points from completing.

I'll get myself +3 Intelligence considering that we have nobody else in the new group that has anything higher than 3 Intelligence. Plus I might need it to avoid getting shot in the near future.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on February 11, 2013, 06:39:28 pm

2 Will and 3 Strength.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on February 17, 2013, 12:21:50 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 11, 2013, 06:39:28 pm

2 Will and 3 Strength.

Updated.

Quote from: Tarran on February 11, 2013, 01:25:25 pm

Quote from: Draignean on February 11, 2013, 12:38:21 pm

Tarran: You have 3 attribute points from completing.

I'll get myself +3 Intelligence considering that we have nobody else in the new group that has anything higher than 3 Intelligence. Plus I might need it to avoid getting shot in the near future.

Updated.

Next Sequence may or may not be incoming tonight. Depends on how crazy I am.

Also, Powder, I'm sorry for biting your head off. You caught me on a bad moment, but that isn't any defense. I apologize.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Powder Miner on February 17, 2013, 10:22:56 pm

It's ok Draignean you don't have to apologize ^.^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Ahra on February 28, 2013, 01:40:48 pm

Oh wow its been way too long for me
1 Endurance 1 Intelligence 1 Wisdom

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Draignean on July 03, 2013, 08:32:16 pm

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Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic.

Ookay. That's not a good sign.

This post is, as much as anything else, a roll call. Anyone still active and interested in this, check in. If you have a character in the waiting list and do not check in within the next 7 days, that character will be sent to the back of the waiting list.

I don't know if there's enough interest left for me to revive this game, and I'll have to read most of my notes again, but I'm willing to give it a shot if anybody from the old crew is left. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 03, 2013, 08:35:22 pm

You know I'm still down, although it might take me a few posts to get back into the right character. It's good to see you back, by the way; what happened to you?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 03, 2013, 08:47:32 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 03, 2013, 08:35:22 pm

You know I'm still down, although it might take me a few posts to get back into the right character. It's good to see you back, by the way; what happened to you?

Long story, and not the good kind that makes you want a sequel and a movie deal. The punch line is that I work hell's own hours for the wrong department (Chemistry, which I'm terrible at, not engineering), and I'm probably going to end up living with my sister until one of us lands a job that lets us afford tackling rent solo.

Mostly what kept me away from here is the fact that I hadn't posted in so long, I didn't know if there was anything left to really start up again. I honestly came back because I found a notebook full of my old story notes, and I just couldn't leave it lie until I gave it at least one more shot. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Xantalos on July 03, 2013, 09:03:00 pm

Well, you gained a player.
In several days.
On the waitlist probably, but still.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 03, 2013, 09:08:22 pm

Ah, Draignean, it's good to see you!
And yeah, I'd be interested.
Sorry to hear about your situation though...
Seriously though, when I saw this topic come back up, I went from confusion to such happiness.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Tarran on July 03, 2013, 09:12:16 pm

Sorry, but I think I'm going to drop off this even though I'm not in any other RTDs. 5 months or so really derails things. I have no idea what was happening, I have no idea what has happened in the distant past, and I don't think I have the want to look through the multiple hundreds of pages to try and desperately get a grip on things.

In addition, besides that, I wasn't really into continuing a whole lot after the last pause in the first place, I was unhealthily holding on to the RTD despite that. And we seem to not be very compatible anyway, considering that we're really the only ones that argue. I don't think I conflicted with a GM this much in any other RTD I've ever been in.

So yeah, consider me out. I might be interested in a new RTD, possibly even in the same universe. But not this one.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Taricus on July 03, 2013, 09:14:26 pm

Still watching this as always Draig. Nice to see the game out of the grave once more, even if it's a bit... bony :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 03, 2013, 11:27:39 pm

Quote from: Tarran on July 03, 2013, 09:12:16 pm

Sorry, but I think I'm going to drop off this even though I'm not in any other RTDs. 5 months or so really derails things. I have no idea what was happening, I have no idea what has happened in the distant past, and I don't think I have the want to look through the multiple hundreds of pages to try and desperately get a grip on things.

In addition, besides that, I wasn't really into continuing a whole lot after the last pause in the first place, I was unhealthily holding on to the RTD despite that. And we seem to not be very compatible anyway, considering that we're really the only ones that argue. I don't think I conflicted with a GM this much in any other RTD I've ever been in.

So yeah, consider me out. I might be interested in a new RTD, possibly even in the same universe. But not this one.

Yeah, I kinda felt that things were getting a little stupid between us. I like you, and I'd sure as hell play anything you put out (given sufficient time and energy), but there were a lot of old arguments that got inflated beyond all proportion. (A decent chunk of which is on me for being a brain fried lab monkey with a memory that could go from photographic to 'you said what?' in about three seconds.) So I understand, and while I had a few fun scenes planned for you, I think you were going through the motions too much there at the end to actually get into them. As the saying goes, let us part this field as friends, before we die on it as enemies.

I'm going to work on a synopsis tonight, for old players and newcomers alike (though Serious has a badass syn already up on Dom's wiki page.), and that should help everyone.

Xantalos, good to have you on board. I look forward to seeing your character and potentially getting it in play.

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 03, 2013, 09:08:22 pm

Ah, Draignean, it's good to see you!
And yeah, I'd be interested.
Sorry to hear about your situation though...
Seriously though, when I saw this topic come back up, I went from confusion to such happiness.

Thanks man, it made me happier than you'd believe to see that most of you are still here. Couldn't really try to resurrect this without some of the old blood. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: kisame12794 on July 03, 2013, 11:56:24 pm

I'd be down for a char, but I'd have to re read the thing to remember all the stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 04, 2013, 12:07:41 am

Dude, I would LOVE to get in on this. But if you are going to start up again, then I suggest making a whole new map or something, since you seem to have a lot of trouble with this one.

I'll have to come up with a character of some kind...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 04, 2013, 12:28:29 am

Thank you for the kind words. Sadly, to be honest, it's been so long I forgot I had written that. ^^^; To toot my own horn, it really is an excellent summary, and although it's exclusively Dom's view of events it really does work to get one back up to speed on things.

Self-back-patting aside, I cannot wait to see this restart. Have any ideas for what will happen to James / how the new characters will enter?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 04, 2013, 12:45:36 am

James is going to be fine, I've got him completely covered. The hard part is actually you. You've got a fairly clear set of paths, but the trouble is that it's going to be difficult getting new players over to you. Let's face it, you're going to need meatshields fresh character interaction, and you're not exactly bursting with options.

Just re-read your synopsis, and it certainly covers all the bases (though "shutting down systems critical to the opposition" should probably read as "turning the independent leader into bloody rags" :P). My complete synopsis isn't done yet, and it's not going to be done tonight (and probably not on the fourth), so, with your permission, I'd like to post a direct link to Dom's page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 04, 2013, 01:54:30 am

I have no objections. Here it is: http://deviation.wikidot.com/dominique-wakeman

Also, if you want to bounce any ideas off of me, you know where the PM button is. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: lawastooshort on July 04, 2013, 02:15:33 am

Excellent - I don't have a character on the waitlist but I will be pleased to be able to continue reading.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Way to take a hint.
Post by: Tiruin on July 04, 2013, 04:43:45 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 03, 2013, 08:32:16 pm

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Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic.

Ookay. That's not a good sign.

This post is, as much as anything else, a roll call. Anyone still active and interested in this, check in. If you have a character in the waiting list and do not check in within the next 7 days, that character will be sent to the back of the waiting list.

I don't know if there's enough interest left for me to revive this game, and I'll have to read most of my notes again, but I'm willing to give it a shot if anybody from the old crew is left.

I'm part of the new crew, so here!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 04, 2013, 05:42:28 am

Slight issue with your recap, SC: You have the guy Trol bodyswitched with's name mixed up with James :P ...Teague's first name was James too?! My mind has been blown.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Harry Baldman on July 04, 2013, 05:54:21 am

This reminded me, I should probably read the entire thing already and get on the waitlist.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 04, 2013, 06:11:46 am

Well, he was always referred to as Jamie but I'm pretty sure that's a pet name for James, PM. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 04, 2013, 02:45:21 pm

>.>

...You know, the pause has had its good effects: I'm older, more mature, and smarter nowadays, and I've become a lot better at roleplay.
Now I can play James with more of a personality, more that I intended instead of my stumbling attempts at RP.
Expect: Less suicidal recklessness because I am now capable of thinking- though it'll still be there, since that's James :P
About the same amount of clumsy goofiness.
Muuuch more piousness. Much more.


also i am now less whiny

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: kisame12794 on July 04, 2013, 08:24:37 pm

Spoiler: Personel file: Ntzom Migrurkeshin, Red Maintenance. (click to show/hide)

Name: Ntzom Migrurkeshin
Appearance: 4ft 6, 150lbs, Ntzom is a short and sturdy type, with brown hair and eyes. Covered in numerous scars, burns and bruises.
Gender: Male
Profession: Red Maintenance
Skills: 1 Intuition, 2 Mechanics, 2 Soaking, 2 Reflexes
Character Bio: Ntzom doesn't remember how long he's been assigned to Red Maintenance, nor the reason he was assigned to it. Must be all the toxic fumes and other gunk. He longs to explore, and the Unchained gave him a good reason. Having mastered navigation of the tunnels, he created and marked "safer" paths for operatives to traverse undetected.
Stats:
Strength (Str):6
Dexterity (Dex):6
Endurance (End):5+1
Charisma (Char):1-1
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):5

Stats and stuff check out? It's late here and my tired self may have missed something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 04, 2013, 10:17:49 pm

Reading back:
Oh my dear God was I made of stupid.
I... I got to my actions in the quarantine. Can... I reach into my own skull and crush my eye out of frustration?
James' character was honestly so all over the place that I'll pretty much have to remake his personality altogether, arrgh.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Xantalos on July 04, 2013, 10:24:14 pm

Aww, no villain sheets anymore! Ah well.
Character sheet will be posted here.
Never mind on that!
Though it'll take some deciding on whether I want to be a good guy or bad. I'll probably make a sheet for both.
...
Are we allowed psionic characters?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Harry Baldman on July 05, 2013, 04:53:30 am

Here's a sheet for the waitlist, may expand bio as I read on.

Spoiler: Character Sheet: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Name: Toomas Amk

Appearance: a short, spindly, pale, almost malnourished-looking fellow, he sports an unevenly shaved head and face (hasn't even spared the eyebrows), and his most notable facial features are a set of droopy brown eyes and an aquiline nose. He appears to be covered in scars of many shapes and sizes (some of them even seem to form patterns), though these are mostly only visible when he is not fully clothed. His behavior is largely nervous and fidgety, and he is most certainly a highly conspicuous and suspicious-looking person.

Gender: Male

Profession: Fabricator

Skills:
Soaking: 1
Mechanics: 2
Intuition: 2
Medicine: 2

Character Bio: when you look at Toomas, you get the impression that he is most likely up to something. This impression is mostly correct. Toomas' primary hobby just so happens to be what he terms "deconstruction and study", which essentially means he finds things - unattended, solitary things - reappropriates them, then deconstructs and studies them. He wonders about the past of a great many things, their evolution and history, their composition and character, and he most often extends his curiosity to both objects and people, frequently to an obsessive degree. As a result, he has few acquaintances, let alone friends, and an increasing tendency to rile up Technocracy operatives.

Stats
Strength (Str): 0
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 9
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 5

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 05, 2013, 08:33:10 am

Quote from: Xantalos on July 04, 2013, 10:24:14 pm

Are we allowed psionic characters?

Yes, (I'm assuming you mean pre-oriented psionics, since psionic potential is automatic for everyone but the Motherless Sons) but that will have to effect your backstory. You could be a renegade Technocrat psionic, an Unchained soldier, an Independent who turned his back on the rebellion, or any other possibility that would have been put through an orientation machine at some point. You just can't be the guy who worked 9 to 5 servicing Technocrat ships and spent the weekends getting drunk with his friends AND have already active psionics. (Unless you've got a really good reason, in which case I may run with it.)

After I've got the synopsis done (right up to where Caine visits the party in Hensfield's Quarantine/Drunk Tank) I am going to update the character creation section to keep new characters from being quite so far behind on the grind. The actual ratios for derived statistics will also be included, which I think might be better for everyone.

Do note that there is still the re-scramble where I dump in the new skills and mechanics and let everyone shuffle their skills around once (within reason, Tarran Smith's couldn't suddenly forget marksman so he could dump his points into medicine), so get your concepts down, but don't agonize over stats.

Quote from: Harry Baldman on July 05, 2013, 04:53:30 am

Here's a sheet for the waitlist, may expand bio as I read on.

Spoiler: Character Sheet: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Name: Toomas Amk

Appearance: a short, spindly, pale, almost malnourished-looking fellow, he sports an unevenly shaved head and face (hasn't even spared the eyebrows), and his most notable facial features are a set of droopy brown eyes and an aquiline nose. He appears to be covered in scars of many shapes and sizes (some of them even seem to form patterns), though these are mostly only visible when he is not fully clothed. His behavior is largely nervous and fidgety, and he is most certainly a highly conspicuous and suspicious-looking person.

Gender: Male

Profession: Fabricator

Skills:
Soaking: 1
Mechanics: 2
Intuition: 2

Character Bio: when you look at Toomas, you get the impression that he is most likely up to something. This impression is mostly correct. Toomas' primary hobby just so happens to be what he terms "deconstruction and study", which essentially means he finds things - unattended, solitary things - reappropriates them, then deconstructs and studies them. He wonders about the past of a great many things, their evolution and history, their composition and character, and he most often extends his curiosity to both objects and people, frequently to an obsessive degree. As a result, he has few acquaintances, let alone friends, and an increasing tendency to rile up Technocracy operatives.

Stats
Strength (Str): 0
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 9
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 9
Willpower: (Will): 4

Like the character, curious about the scars, but I'm sure I'll find out some day.

Quote from: kisame12794 on July 04, 2013, 08:24:37 pm

Spoiler: Personel file: Ntzom Migrurkeshin, Red Maintenance. (click to show/hide)

Name: Ntzom Migrurkeshin
Appearance: 4ft 6, 150lbs, Ntzom is a short and sturdy type, with brown hair and eyes. Covered in numerous scars, burns and bruises.
Gender: Male
Profession: Red Maintenance
Skills: 1 Intuition, 2 Mechanics, 2 Soaking
Character Bio: Ntzom doesn't remember how long he's been assigned to Red Maintenance, nor the reason he was assigned to it. Must be all the toxic fumes and other gunk. Tired of the dank tunnels, he longs to explore. The Unchained gave him this chance.
Stats:
Strength (Str):6
Dexterity (Dex):6
Endurance (End):5+1
Charisma (Char):1-1
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):4

Stats and stuff check out? It's late here and my tired self may have missed something.

Your numbers check out, sheet looks good.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 04, 2013, 06:11:46 am

Well, he was always referred to as Jamie but I'm pretty sure that's a pet name for James, PM. :P

Actually his first name was Jamie. It's one of those weird names that was originally a feminized version of a male name, then wrapped around a couple hundred years later to become a guys name again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 05, 2013, 10:51:30 am

Alright, here's my character. I hope we get to choose what psionics we get later if we don't start out with any...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Anna Witheld

Appearance: Anna stands at a standard 5 foot, 8 inches, has short, dark red hair and lightly tanned skin. She has a light smile, that seems to say that she always seems to know how to put you at ease, and has a smooth way of moving and talking when the need comes. Dresses up very well no matter the occasion, for some odd reason, even in military gear she looks nice enough.

Gender: Female

Profession: Courtesan

Skills (See Spoiler Below): Talking 2, Diplomacy 1, Endurance 2

Character Bio: Anna is an agent for the unchained, using her people skills to get important people in the technocrat's administration system to talk about their problems at work, with other people, their orders, etc and then relaying this information to the unchained. She's been in this line of work for about 3 years now, and has been moderately successful in getting information and hasn't been caught once (which means that she's very successful overall considering who she's spying on). She joined the unchained when her family was taken away and split apart by the technocrats for various deviations, and she was luckily spared from the system as she was staying over at a friend's at the time, and had to live on the streets for awhile until she was recruited by the unchained. She generally has a calm and soothing manner, typical of one in her line of work, but can get quite passionate when she's riled up.

Stats:
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 2
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 6
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 9

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 05, 2013, 10:55:31 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 05, 2013, 08:33:10 am

Actually his first name was Jamie. It's one of those weird names that was originally a feminized version of a male name, then wrapped around a couple hundred years later to become a guys name again.

Ah. Well, in that case I have some editing to do.

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 05, 2013, 02:39:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 01:27:29 pm

4. Taric is not the Final boss.

Are you still sure about this?

Title: Re: Deviation-22 (Sci-Fi RTD) Ch. 2 Immortality and crazy, lots of crazy.
Post by: Taricus on July 05, 2013, 02:41:28 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 05, 2013, 02:39:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 01:27:29 pm

4. Taric is not the Final boss.

Are you still sure about this?

Oh come on :C

Mid-game boss atleast? Or am I nominally one of the "Good guys"?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 05, 2013, 10:35:41 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 05, 2013, 02:41:28 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 05, 2013, 02:39:56 pm

Quote from: Draignean on May 27, 2011, 01:27:29 pm

4. Taric is not the Final boss.

Are you still sure about this?

Or am I nominally one of the "Good guys"?

HAHAHAHAHAHA! oh.... *Wipes tear from eye*

Taricus, you make me laugh.

Quote from: Zako on July 05, 2013, 10:51:30 am

Alright, here's my character. I hope we get to choose what psionics we get later if we don't start out with any...

You explicitly mention that she is an Unchained operative, thus you can start with psionic abilities. If you don't have anything in your bio about where (or who) you got your orientation from, then I'll default to her being oriented with the rest of the other known unchained at the Mahdavi prison.


Mildly Important PPE: I have long had trouble deciding how to run waitlists, and, while a "first come, first served" system is a venerable and workable system, I think it is time for something different. The new system is three-fold. The first part of acceptance is judged by how well I like your character (not you personally), the second is based off how well your character can be shoehorned into the story, and the third is based off a vote by the existing players. (A PMed vote, to avoid the obvious issues)

Example: Bob Boberton creates a fantastic character who happens to be a left-handed glass blower. The character sheet is a fun read, and it sounds like it will play well, though I'm slightly worried about the tone of the character. Luckily, it just so happens that I have the perfect opening for a left-handed glass blower during a particular scene, so there's no real problem there. However, my current players (who are all WAAAYYY more active on this forum than I am) inform me that Bob Boberton, while a creative genius, is a complete dick who has the same fun-sucking effect as a giant leech possessed by Michael Bloomberg, and thus cast their votes elsewhere.

Make sense?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Taricus on July 05, 2013, 10:43:30 pm

Well, I made the GM laugh atleast. Good sign :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 06, 2013, 12:28:32 am

Oh good. The problem being is that I don't have anywhere enough points TO spend on Psionic abilities without neglecting the overall point of my character, which is to be a charismatic informative...

Can something be done about this? I would love to play a unchained psionic that utilizes less kinetics and more mind games than any of the other characters so far (Taric sort of doesn't count since he utilizes tech more than active psionic abilities). And I'm fine with having her orientation happen with the rest of the other unchained, since that makes perfect sense. What rolls did Dom make when she tried doing an orientation by herself on James anyway?

I can see the positives behind the new player joining system, but I don't know what you would do if you approve of the first two and the last one goes completely in the opposite direction, or any other combination of for and against.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: kisame12794 on July 06, 2013, 08:34:44 am

When the team went through orientation, they all got five extra points to spend on psionics only. I assume you would get those points too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2013, 08:45:16 am

Quote from: Zako on July 06, 2013, 12:28:32 am

Oh good. The problem being is that I don't have anywhere enough points TO spend on Psionic abilities without neglecting the overall point of my character, which is to be a charismatic informative...

Yeah, I know. As I mentioned earlier, the character creation + skill overhaul is going to be my first stop after finishing the synopsis (which should be done today). You will probably have at least 7 additional skill points to spend (some of which will be exclusively for psionics) and a couple extra attribute points.

Quote

I can see the positives behind the new player joining system, but I don't know what you would do if you approve of the first two and the last one goes completely in the opposite direction, or any other combination of for and against.

It's not a hard and fast point system, It's just a way for me to make a slightly more intelligent decision. If I only have Bob Boberton on the waitlist, then he'd probably still get in. However, if I had Bob Boberton and the three (four, counting Xantalos) people who've re-signed up so far, then I can pick someone who also had a great character but might have been a little bit trickier to fit into the game. 

Right now, with four people on the new waiting list and somewhere between three and four spots open, it really isn't that much of a problem. 

Quote from: Zako on July 06, 2013, 12:28:32 am

What rolls did Dom make when she tried doing an orientation by herself on James anyway?

Active Empathetics twice, Passive Empathetics, Will, and Luck.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Xantalos on July 06, 2013, 02:18:40 pm

Question: how much to Psionics cost?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2013, 02:43:54 pm

Quote from: Xantalos on July 06, 2013, 02:18:40 pm

Question: how much to Psionics cost?

Depends on what you're asking. If were talking about abilities, then you get your first set for free, and everything else is under the aegis of a new point-buy system that Serious has partially tested for me. If we're talking about usage, then the costs are detailed on the wiki page. (Link is in the first post)

Now, SYNOPSIS! It's far from being a complete history of events, but I think it covers most of the bases.

Spoiler: Yes, it's here, and it's not even that late. (click to show/hide)

Section 1,


Tarran Smith, a freedom fighter with serious target management problems; Trol Grane, a casino enforcer with a mostly broken psyche; Dominiqe Wakeman, a maintenance worker with anger management issues; and Taric Sizer, a hacker with no recognizable morals, were four people that, under normal circumstances, should have never crossed paths. Fate, however, is a funny thing.
   Dominique was black bagged after coming home from a red shift, Tarran was ambushed and arrested by an arbiter while trying to meet with an illicit arms dealer, Trol was arrested on arranged murder charges (which he made very real), and Taric was gassed and taken after getting medical treatment for several metal spikes in his arm. (Courtesy of Tarran)
   The four woke up on a shuttle, bound into their seats, guarded, and sealed safely away from pilot.  Attempts to escape only served to catch the attention of said pilot, Nathaniel Hoke, who passed the time by engaging in amicably teasing conversation with the passengers. The shuttle was headed for the gate to Eridani, and Dom, Tarran, Taric, and Trol had all been labeled as Deviation 22s, a catch all designation with no particular meaning. They were to be dropped off at a prison, experimented on, and, if they were very lucky, eventually used as labor for a developing colony. Part of that plan was successful. The shuttle made it through the gate and made it close enough to the prison to request landing clearance before the prison’s anti-aircraft defenses zeroed in. With no reason given beyond a single cryptic statement, the prison fired, and the shuttle turned into so many tons of flaming metal plummeting to the ground.
   The pilot was killed instantly, and the guards were crippled on impact with the ground, but, partially by virtue of being completely restrained, the four prisoners survived. With their bindings rendered into little more than bright cobwebs by the ship's death, the passengers explored their surroundings in an attempt to make some sense of their predicament. The result was the inadvertent activation of the shuttle’s self-destruct sequence, forcing a snap decision to run to the only recognizable structure: the same prison that had attempted to turn them into ash.
    A vehicle from the facility met them halfway, and a team of Unchained rebels led by Officer Joseph Mary gave the former prisoners a polite but non-negotiable ride. After some cajoling by Tarran, Joseph sheds a little light on why they’re their, and why there sent to the prison as Deviation 22s. The prison was not just the usual processing house for dangerous deviants, it was a research facility designed to perform analysis, training, and destructive testing of psionic abilities in humans. Those that are sent to the prison are branded D22s, lost forever in paperwork, brainwashed into weapons, or, failing that, killed and tested further. The shuttle carrying the party was shot down because it requested clearance at the wrong time. Specifically, it requested it just after the Unchained had gained control of most of the facility. The call was made to ground the shuttle by any means necessary before it could escape or transmit.
   Somewhat stunned by the revelation that the technocracy wants to test them for psionic potential, the group is led to meet with Matriarch Cassandra, the leader of this cell of Unchained. At Joseph’s request, Cassandra probes each of the party in turn, verifying that they are who they say they are, and that their intentions are, if not honest, then at least not actively harmful to the Unchained. Her final decision on the group is simple, they can each be passed through the same Technocrat device used to train and hone latent abilities and the survivors of the ordeal can join the Unchained, or they can be turned into walking vegetables. Everyone but Tarran immediately chooses the former, Tarran waffles a little before being pressed into conformity by the Matriarch’s will.   
    Tuck, a frighteningly enthusiastic Unchained scientist, leads them through the orientation process. Essentially they’re going to have their brains examined, their memories offloaded and overwritten with new information, and then stuffed back into their meat suits. The effect will be to give the group fifty years of sanity breaking psionic training in the space of eighteen minutes. The group, while lacking in Tuck’s enthusiasm, clambers one by one into the pods. Surprisingly, they all survive well enough to be guided into beds and left alone for the night.

Part 2,

    For a little while, everyone is left to their own devices. Taric seeks out the Unchained tech-labs, making fast friends with several technicians thanks to his aptitude with technology. Dominique, Tarran, and Trol track down something to eat and then train with the rest of the Unchained. Aside from Tarran making enemies with the Unchained cell's Signifer and Dominque getting her ribs cracked, little of interest happens.
    Their first mission from the Unchained is given shortly after things cool down. When the facility was captured, the prisoners split into two groups; the Unchained, and the independents that didn’t want to be under the thumb of either the Technocrats or the Unchained's own leaders. The independents took control of the armory and barricaded themselves into the eastern parts of the facility, turning every entrance into a one-way walk straight into a killbox. The mission is to drop from the Unchained comms tower, land on the independent controlled part of the prison, blow a hole in the roof, then infiltrate and attempt to seize control of the independent gun batteries that cover the main entrance.
   Through blood, tears, and weaponized porn, the party succeeds in fighting its way to the gun battery. They manage to take control of it for long enough to let the Unchained make their push, and in the process, garner the attention of Hake, leader of the independents. Hake, quite mad and wearing an experimental bio-walker, comes very close to killing everyone who attempts to face him. Eventually, after a concerted effort from Tarran’s anti-armor rifle, Dom’s psionics, and the Unchained’s own abilities, the walker falls. Taric and Trol have to be carried out, but the battle is won, and while the independents are not eradicated, they are beaten. The group is celebrated for their efforts in securing the armory (and a supply of booze), and are rewarded with some downtime and a pair of additional soldiers for their squad; Jamie Teague and Ellen Saun
   Taric, once again, spends most of his time either in the labs, inventing a new and larger gun, or having sex with Saun. Dominique gets in a few more training scrapes, making the acquaintance of Major Cain and generally having a good time. Trol and Tarran also spend the majority of their time training and relaxing, but all good things come to an end.
   The Unchained are forced to evacuate the prison facility when the remaining Technocrats that have walled themselves into the western part of the facility manage to get an emergency distress beacon past the Unchained’s scramblers. The party is thrust once more into the breach as Matriarch Cassandra sends them to recover whatever new AI core the Technocrats are using to re-take control of the facility’s systems. The group, flush with their previous success, accepts and enters the Technocrat controlled section of the complex.
    Fighting their way up to the reserve control tower, Trol’s already tenuous sanity begins to tear out at the seams, and the party is continually taunted and goaded by a Technocrat warpriest named Altris Shiren. Bloodied and running low on ammunition, the party makes it to the top of the tower, only to be met by Altris and his party of goons. Trol’s sanity breaks down entirely in the ensuing firefight, and he kills Ellen Saun as his madness spirals out of control. Shiren and his men manage to bring Trol’s insane rampage to a bloody end, and Teague, wracked with guilt for his earlier failings, exchanges consciousnesses with a dying Trol to save his life.  The Technocrats come within a hair’s breadth of killing Dominique, but Tarran and Taric managed to put them down and secure the tower. Victory, however, is short lived and bitter.
    The emergency beacon that the Technocrats sent out has succeeded in calling the attention of a military cruiser, and, instead of attempting to retake the facility, it simply opens fire from orbit. With the base’s shields failing, the party offloads the AI core, which, surprisingly, turns out to be another copy of Nathaniel Hoke, the pilot that brought them to the facility. Hoke, completely unaware of who the hell these new people are, but not really caring as long as he can be carried out of the exploding base, directs them to the ship that Altris was intending to escape with.
    Thanks to Taric’s hacking abilities, the party steals the militarized luxury transport and blows their way out of the facility seconds before its shield's fail. Nathaniel is re-uploaded into the ship’s computer, and he once again takes up duty as pilot. With the cruiser still in orbit launching fighters and firing beams down into the facility, Nathaniel is forced to take evasive action, Tarran uses the ship’s point defense cannons to burn down incoming interceptors, Taric takes over the electronic warfare suite to redirect incoming missiles, and Dominique makes lunch. In the process of serving Salisbury steak to the team, Dominique discovers James Evan restrained into a surgical chair in the ship's medical bay. After a brief discussion, Dominique releases him to eat lunch and at least die with a full stomach.
    Dying, however, fails to happen. The transport is able to make the cover of the moon’s massive and radiotrophic canopy forest, jumping off the cruiser’s sensors and losing its remaining interceptor tails in the woods. Finding themselves in one of the momentary lulls where nothing is trying to kill them, the party uses the time to plot a course to the settlement of New Hensfield, eat lunch, shower, change clothes, and sleep.
    Cleaned, prepped, and ready to go, the party lands the transport far enough outside the settlement to avoid arousing suspicion. Unfortunately, they also land far enough outside the settlement to encounter a great deal of the sub-canopy wildlife. After deciding to shoot a set of strange mite like creatures, the group is forced to run for their lives from a swarm of extremely hostile ants. Trol in Teague’s body manifests his insanity constructively for the first time and manages to use a kinetic barrier to crush and delay the oncoming ants long enough for the party to reach Hensfield’s wall.  As soon as a colonist comes to see what the commotion is, the party promptly arouses all the suspicion they had previously attempted to avoid by simultaneously telling the truth and lying through their teeth while Trol spouts insane one liners.
    As a result, Trol get’s a few broken bones courtesy of Dominique, and the party is taken into Hensfield (farming colony of festively colored neck leeches) and promptly dumped in a holding tank usually reserved for drunks and malcontents. After some time, the party receives a visit from the leader of the Unchained that fled to Hensfield from the prison: Major Caine. Major Caine takes Tarran's report, being notably interested in exactly where in the middle of the woods they left the AI that was their primary objective. The party patches her through to talk to Hoke, but things do not go well. Nathaniel attempts to warn the party about something, but is cut out in the middle of his message. Somewhat dissatisfied with the progress of the group, Major Caine offers what help she can and leaves them to win the hearts and minds of the natives as best they see fit.
   Shortly after Caine leaves, the party is brought to explain their story to the leaders of the colony; Misha and Curt Neira. Despite wearing tatters and being covered in filth, Tarran and Dominique are able to jointly lie enough to convince the two colonists that Dominique is an arbiter, and that all the rest is need to know. Somewhat desperate to get an arbiter out of their colony, the colonist leaders provide the party with all the supplies that they ask for and give them a lift back over the wall and into the wilderness.
   The party marches through the woods for a time, encountering a giant flying snake and whole pack of mutated deadheads. Tarran tries the radio as the group attempts to fight off the 14 clones, and, surprisingly, gets a result. It isn’t Hoke, not by a long shot, but it is an answer. The party flees combatively from the deadheads, but mad Trol gets separated from the party and eventually dies in the forest. The Voice on the radio delivers an invitation, the tone of which alternates between threatening and gentle madness. The party, with little other choice, accepts, and follows the path that the Voice lays out. They don’t make it terribly far.
   A ship, disguised as a meteorite, smashes through the canopy and impacts the ground within spitting distance of the party. The ship doesn’t stop at hitting the ground, and ends up punching through one of Mahdavi’s many giant ant colonies, penetrating into the chapel of an underground base.  The crew of the disguised ship and the party exchange slow, cautious, and extremely confused greetings as soon as they're both sure that neither group is hostile. Ashley Fey leads the newcomers. Along with Harry Nakamuno and Jordan Grey, she has been sent to this facility for the express purpose of destroying the Voice, known by her as the Father.
    The Father is, needless to say, not pleased by this. After ranting and raving at both groups over the radio, the Father threatens to kill them both and goes more or less silent for a time. The two parties explore the facility slowly, getting several cryptic and mostly unhelpful messages from an unknown source. The Father, meanwhile, attempts to make good on his promise to kill them all through several different encounters, most of which involve the use of his personal army of brainwashed bio-armored worshipers. This is compounded by James’ getting serious neurological issues as an after-effect of his mental imprisonment at the hands of the technocracy. 
   James lapses into a coma shortly after Dominique attempts to copy the effects of her orientation onto him, and, in a moment of poor planning, is very nearly kidnapped by the Immortals. The resulting leadership tensions between Ashley’s team and the others end up driving the two groups apart. Ashley Fey and her boys split off to descend deeper into the facility and continue their mission, while the others explore the top floor. Exploration continues slowly, and James eventually succeeds in his struggles against the multiple shadow personalities and psychic architecture that the Technocrats left in his brain. He learns that he’s still slowly dying from a genetically engineered fungus that is literally eating parts of his brain, but it’s under control for now.
   James wakes moments before Taric makes the unfortunate decision to wander off alone to explore a Technocrat drone repair workshop. After Taric doesn't come back or answer when called, the remaining members of the party retrace his steps. They find his radio, and sitting atop the radio, one of his eyeballs. Things do not go well.
   The Father contacts the party once again through the bloodied radio, mixing threat and derisive scorn with another invitation. Dominique, out for blood, takes him up on it, leading the party down the path the Father suggests. Nathaniel Hoke, however, interrupts them. Contacting them through a wall screen, he makes enough contact to let them know he’s alive and that he’s been helping them. Tarran, failing to understand some of Hokes veiled statements, blows the pilot's cover and forces Hoke to flee. Without the time to get better information from Nathaniel, Dominique continues to follow the Father’s directions. At the moment of truth, when the Father opens up the elevator that will take the party to their final destination, she enters the elevator and forces Tarran and James away at gunpoint. Wounded, tired, and alone, Dominique descends into whatever madness the Father has planned for her.
    His original command entirely gone, Tarran leads James on a path to continue exploring the facility in the hopes of finding a better solution than either running or following Dom’s suicidal course. He finds little to service that ambition, but he does find, or rather, is found by, Aaron White. Aaron White along with his compatriots Paula Ria, Cale Levi, and Henry Myers, are part of a larger group of survivors that are the sole remaining personnel on the base that do not serve the Father.   
   Dominique, meanwhile, expecting to die in a brief battle of fire, light, lead, and iron, is instead whisked off into the depths of the facility. Taric, madder than ever, but quite alive, greets her upon arrival. He explains that, while the Father made the attempt to break his consciousness down and integrate it into the slurry of minds that makes up the Father, his psionic abilities lent him an unusual edge. The Father and Taric had fought, with Sizier attempting to copy his own personality onto the Father, and with the Father attempting to overwrite Sizier. Sizier won, but not without being altered by the Father in the process. He controls the facility and the Father’s legions of bio-armored soldiers, but the full price that his victory exacted from his sanity is still unknown. In exchange for giving safe passage out to both Tarran and James as well as allowing Dominique full access to search for any reference to her husband in the facility’s considerable database, he enlists her help to access the sealed portions of the facility.
   United, Taric and Dominique unseal the facility’s secret labs, discovering a strange device of unknown effect, and, importantly, another orientation device. They use the new device together, and, as yet, Dominique still slumbers in one of the orientation pods.
   True to his word, Immortals under Taric’s control track down Tarran and James, and, after a great deal of armed confusion and a near pitched battle from Aarons party, offer to escort the humans to the hangar where they will be allowed to leave. After being given assurance that Dominique is okay, Tarran grudgingly acquiesces and allows the Deadheads to lead them all through the facility, and (hopefully) to freedom.

Any Questions, anything important I left out?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2013, 05:30:02 pm

Double Post.


In addition to the new and snazzy synopsis, character creation has been updated, stats and skills now shows you the formulas for the derived stats (not the same as the old ones, in case anybody wondered), and the skills have all been updated as well.

Existing players may reshuffle now, should they desire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Harry Baldman on July 06, 2013, 05:37:06 pm

Sheet adjusted, added 1 stat point into Will and 2 skill points into Medicine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 06, 2013, 05:56:45 pm

Due to excessive laziness and not much need to in the first place, I don't much wish to reshuffle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 06, 2013, 05:57:01 pm

Can I just reshuffle all my #/8ths into points towards Stamina? Other than that, I think I'm good... unless I can also lower my Dex by 1 and raise my Will by 1. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2013, 07:51:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 06, 2013, 05:57:01 pm

Can I just reshuffle all my #/8ths into points towards Stamina? Other than that, I think I'm good...

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 06, 2013, 05:56:45 pm

Due to excessive laziness and not much need to in the first place, I don't much wish to reshuffle.

Are you both sure? The new skills have been added, which means that NOBODY (with the exception of Baldman's character) has any points in Fire Control, Systems Manipulation, Observation, Mobility, Medicine, Reflex, Finesse, Reclamation, or Control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: kisame12794 on July 06, 2013, 07:55:54 pm

Quote from: kisame12794 on July 04, 2013, 08:24:37 pm

Spoiler: Personel file: Ntzom Migrurkeshin, Red Maintenance. (click to show/hide)

Name: Ntzom Migrurkeshin
Appearance: 4ft 6, 150lbs, Ntzom is a short and sturdy type, with brown hair and eyes. Covered in numerous scars, burns and bruises.
Gender: Male
Profession: Red Maintenance
Skills: 1 Intuition, 1 Mechanics, 2 Soaking, 2 Reflexes, 1 Medical
Character Bio: Ntzom doesn't remember how long he's been assigned to Red Maintenance, nor the reason he was assigned to it. Must be all the toxic fumes and other gunk. He longs to explore, and the Unchained gave him a good reason. Having mastered navigation of the tunnels, he created and marked "safer" paths for operatives to traverse undetected.
Stats:
Strength (Str):6
Dexterity (Dex):6
Endurance (End):5+1
Charisma (Char):1-1
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):5

Updated to include changes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 06, 2013, 08:07:07 pm

Eh, all right. I'll think about it some more, maybe look at the other characters and see what we need.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 06, 2013, 09:31:03 pm

Let's check through those... The only one of those I might possibly want to put points into is reflex, and James isn't Dex-based anyway. Let's go through them.
Fire Control: Not even a gunner, not even.
Systems Manip: Not unless this involves punching computers.
Observation: This is the man who shieldcharged a wall of ants and who attempted to push down a six foot steel door.
Mobility: Ehhh maybe.
Medicine: Hahaha, the one times James tried to medicate anyone (himself) he repeatedly shanked himself with a needle.
Reflex: Maybe.
Finesse: Nah.
Reclamation, and Control: Not sure what these do, guess I'll check.

...Well, I'd reshuffle, but I have almost nothing to reshuffle in the first place.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 06, 2013, 09:36:18 pm

Hmm. Do we get any extra skill points to put in the new stuff, or are we stuck reshuffling what we already have?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 06, 2013, 10:27:12 pm

Well, there are eight new non-psi skills. I originally gave out 5 points to buy from fourteen non-psi skills, so there's essentially 50% more skills to spend points on...

Powder, I'll allow you three extra points to spend.
Serious... you just got ten additional skill points from orientation. I'll give you one additional skill point to work with.

Newbies, you've already been adjusted.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 06, 2013, 11:48:34 pm

Cool beans! Here's my new sheet:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Anna Witheld

Appearance: Anna stands at a standard 5 foot, 8 inches, has short, dark red hair and lightly tanned skin. She has a light smile, that seems to say that she always seems to know how to put you at ease, and has a smooth way of moving and talking when the need comes. Dresses up very well no matter the occasion, for some odd reason, even in military gear she looks nice enough.

Gender: Female

Profession: Courtesan

Skills (See Spoiler Below): Talking 2, Diplomacy 1, Stamina 2, Marksman 1, Reflex 1, Active Empathetics 2, Passive Empathetics 1, Control 1

Character Bio: Anna is an agent for the unchained, using her people skills to get important people in the technocrat's administration system to talk about their problems at work, with other people, their orders, etc and then relaying this information to the unchained. She's been in this line of work for about 3 years now, and has been moderately successful in getting information and hasn't been caught once (which means that she's very successful overall considering who she's spying on). She joined the unchained when her family was taken away and split apart by the technocrats for various deviations, and she was luckily spared from the system as she was staying over at a friend's at the time, and had to live on the streets for awhile until she was recruited by the unchained. She generally has a calm and soothing manner, typical of one in her line of work, but can get quite passionate when she's riled up.

Stats:
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 4
Charisma (Char): 6
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 9

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 07, 2013, 04:14:41 am

Ah. I forgot that I did. ^^^; Sorry. Here's my reshuffle, if allowed:

Skills: Stamina 4, Soaking 2, Melee 1, Passive Kinetics 3, active Kinetics 6, Active empathetics 3, Passive Empathetics 4, Control 2

Strength (Str): 9
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 10
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 3
Willpower: (Will): 6

Also, could you refresh my memory on my psionics? I'm pretty sure I have Kinesthesia, Telekinesis, Slam, Heavy Manipulation, and Blade. I think I have Shear. Other than that I don't remember what I have.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 07, 2013, 04:39:11 am

Wow... Dom is a beast...

Not taking any weapon skills? ???

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 07, 2013, 05:09:27 am

I've gotten by just fine without them. :P Most of the time Dom just quickshots until she can close to melee range and start killing people with her hands, or she just uses her psionics. Weapons are basically a tertiary concern... especially because I'm not giving up my heavy pistol. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 07, 2013, 08:03:16 am

Alright, I'll pop two points into Finesse and one point into Brawling.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2013, 09:55:12 am

Quote from: Zako on July 07, 2013, 04:39:11 am

Wow... Dom is a beast...

Not taking any weapon skills? ???

Well she usually gets in close and dirty with a laser sighted heavy pistol, so aiming real isn't that big of a concern.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 07, 2013, 04:14:41 am

Also, could you refresh my memory on my psionics? I'm pretty sure I have Kinesthesia, Telekinesis, Slam, Heavy Manipulation, and Blade. I think I have Shear. Other than that I don't remember what I have.

You have...

A.K: Telekinesis, Slam, Pyrokinesis, Blade, Wall, Heavy Manipulation, and Shear.
P.K: Kinesthesia, Minor. (You can attempt to dodge bullets at short range and you get a small bonus to dodge).

A.E: Surge, Override, Mindbar, Shatter Mind, Mind Bend, Control
P.E: Precognition, Minor. (Small bonus to dodge, also large enough to allow you dodge bullets at short range)

As to the passive kinetics/empathetics list on the wiki, all of those are going to be moved into the point buy system. Activation of passive kinetics and empathetics is now going to be determined by a percentile die, allowing for more spectacular successes and less punching through doors at will.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 07, 2013, 11:12:04 am

Can you come up with more Empathetic powers somehow? Kinesis seems to have a lot more going for it...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2013, 11:44:48 am

Quote from: Zako on July 07, 2013, 11:12:04 am

Can you come up with more Empathetic powers somehow? Kinesis seems to have a lot more going for it...

Like what?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 07, 2013, 11:55:15 am

How about mind reading? Or implanting thoughts and ideas? Erasing or building memories? Psychic lie detection? What about making a sudden burst of emotion/s occur to your will? How about a mind spike of sorts that induces temporary mental agony and is particularly nasty against fellow psionic users?

...

I see the problem here... It's not that your not coming up with new powers, it's coming up with new powers that aren't already covered by the current ones. Tricky...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 07, 2013, 01:06:53 pm

Thank you very much. ^^^ I think I'll edit Dom's page later, put those on there so I don't forget again.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 07, 2013, 01:31:35 pm

Just had a brainwave! Why don't you make a empathetic ability that lets you steal stats or skills from someone temporarily? You won't actually steal them, but borrow the memories of that skill and hold them in your mind for use while the victim doesn't have it. And for stats, you could replicate how the electrical signals that their brains are outputting to their body in yours while stealing the information on how to do that from the victim.

Or if that's not believable or possible, why not just disable those skills/stats instead? Just as simple as temporarily blanking out the memories/body signals in someone else. It would be pretty nasty to spring on someone, or a group of people even. Just imagine, a group of highly trained soldier with assault rifles about to fire on the player, when suddenly, they forget how their guns work, what way to point them or even if they are loaded or working at all! Or having someone who is very agile suddenly start stumbling around or tripping over in the middle of dodges and acrobatics because they subconsciously forgot how to balance themselves! That would be pretty neat...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2013, 02:06:19 pm

Quote from: Zako on July 07, 2013, 01:31:35 pm

Just had a brainwave! Why don't you make a empathetic ability that lets you steal stats or skills from someone temporarily? You won't actually steal them, but borrow the memories of that skill and hold them in your mind for use while the victim doesn't have it. And for stats, you could replicate how the electrical signals that their brains are outputting to their body in yours while stealing the information on how to do that from the victim.

Or if that's not believable or possible, why not just disable those skills/stats instead? Just as simple as temporarily blanking out the memories/body signals in someone else. It would be pretty nasty to spring on someone, or a group of people even. Just imagine, a group of highly trained soldier with assault rifles about to fire on the player, when suddenly, they forget how their guns work, what way to point them or even if they are loaded or working at all! Or having someone who is very agile suddenly start stumbling around or tripping over in the middle of dodges and acrobatics because they subconsciously forgot how to balance themselves! That would be pretty neat...

I... really like that. Plus there are some cool evolutions for both of those abilities.

I don't think I'd let you nullify or absorb stats, (at least not at the basic level) as a man who is strong or intelligent would continue to be strong or intelligent regardless of the presence of his memories, but you could certainly make someone forget how to use their strength effectively or to be dumbfounded by the concepts that their intelligence once allowed them to understand.

Three basic abilities will be added to the A. Empathetics set when I have some more time to work one balancing them out (I also need to balance the others with regard to the control skill). The first will copy a skill that someone already has, the second will make another forget a skill, and the third will allow you to see what skills someone actually has. (Useful even if you don't plan on stealing them)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 07, 2013, 02:16:57 pm

Are there empathic abilities to induce and dissuade hostilities?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Digital Hellhound on July 07, 2013, 03:57:20 pm

I'm really glad to see this/you back, Draignean. I never managed to get fully into this but I missed seeing the venerable behemoth of RTDs around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 07, 2013, 09:36:46 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 07, 2013, 02:16:57 pm

Are there empathic abilities to induce and dissuade hostilities?

Bend mind would cover that neatly.

Quote from: Zako on July 07, 2013, 11:55:15 am

I see the problem here... It's not that your not coming up with new powers, it's coming up with new powers that aren't already covered by the current ones. Tricky...

Okay, the new basic abilities that you suggested are on the wiki as basic skills. Also modified Surge to make it much more useful as a combat ability for an empath.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 08, 2013, 01:20:07 am

Wow, I'm so glad you like my ideas! Awesome!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 08, 2013, 08:05:36 am

Ahaha, you know what would be an evil empathic ability? Purposefully creating one of those imprint personalities in someone's mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 08, 2013, 08:34:53 am

It's been five days since I came back, so it's still two more until I officially clear the waitlist and kick Ahra. Serious and Powder, however, should both start casting their votes for the first person to be brought into the game.
Inductions are going to be done one at a time so the voting can evolve. I'm starting early because I expect the picking to last a day or two, considering the number of spots I need to fill.

Meanwhile, after much deliberation and careful polling of the player base (I asked Serious), I've decided to stop using the averaged 2d6 method that has served since the beginning. It compounds bonuses too far and it scares people off of focused forms of the basic psionic abilities. Instead of the d6, we're now moving up to the only die that's really appropriate for this game; a d22.   
(Bonus rolls are still made on a d6, so skills and stats function as before)

Demi-turns meant to move things all the way into the next section will start coming out after I finish Yule's. For now they're only going to be for the two old hands, but I'll get the inductees in as soon as I can.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 08, 2013, 09:28:19 am

A d22 for dice rolls in this game... That's fitting. How exactly would we know what results we get for a dice roll exactly? 1 is epic fail and 22 is epic success? What are the dividing ranges for the levels of success?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 08, 2013, 09:42:12 am

Er... if we're using a D22 are bonuses going to be increased? Because +1s and +2s don't mean much when using a d20 or higher.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 08, 2013, 09:35:21 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 08, 2013, 09:42:12 am

Er... if we're using a D22 are bonuses going to be increased? Because +1s and +2s don't mean much when using a d20 or higher.

In a way, but bonus dilution was part of the point of going to a d22.

The way everything is set up in this game, it's pretty damn easy to get a +2 to something. Now, under my rules, a 1 would flunk you out regardless, but every other face of the d6 was played straight. Think about that. With a +2, the only way of failing a basic roll is to roll a 1. That's it. In combat it means that you have to be within a +1 or 2 of your opponent's bonuses to have a snowball's chance of beating them.  Out of combat it means that I have to throw up arbitrary penalties, weird difficulties, or compound rolls to keep the party from auto-succeeding at every locked door check, every search attempt, every intimidation of a cagey NPC, and every try to decrypt a cipher.

With a d6 I could; A. Stop giving out bonuses and find a way to downplay existing stats, skills and equipment; B. build up crazy levels of bonuses and difficulties that would have gotten ridiculous at later stages; or C. hold everything static and never make anything more or less challenging than it is now.

Obviously I chose option ~, change the dice type. Under the d22 I can continue to let you aggregate skills, speed up training (fewer annoying fractional skills), and let difficulties plateau naturally. I suppose I wasn't entirely truthful in my first sentence, skill dilution isn't part of the point, it IS the point of going to a d22.

Quote from: Zako on July 08, 2013, 09:28:19 am

A d22 for dice rolls in this game... That's fitting. How exactly would we know what results we get for a dice roll exactly? 1 is epic fail and 22 is epic success? What are the dividing ranges for the levels of success?

See original post, Rules spoiler.


 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 08, 2013, 09:39:55 pm

Yeah, I realize that, but skill dilution from D6 to D22 is rather a lot, especially when suddenly being applied to a system built around D6s- all of those fractional chances for +1s are absolutely pointless now, because even if you do get the +1, who cares?
Let me put it this way: The matriarch had an absolutely brutal +4 psychic roll that established her as being boss.
This way, it would be very easy to laugh that off.
Even skills with the level of the matriarch don't mean much, and if you have normal skills it really doesn't mean a thing at all.
I had this all typed up, but what I meant is are the skills going to be scaled to the dice at least somewhat?
...Because, I wanted to know, how does one adjust skills to a D22?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 08, 2013, 10:25:07 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 08, 2013, 09:39:55 pm

Yeah, I realize that, but skill dilution from D6 to D22 is rather a lot, especially when suddenly being applied to a system built around D6s- all of those fractional chances for +1s are absolutely pointless now, because even if you do get the +1, who cares?

True enough, all bonuses have been effectively divided by 3.6, but I don't think this is as bad as you think. One, I'm still rolling a d6 for bonuses, not a d22 (22 skill points for a +1 is ridiculous). Two, the changes given by +1 are surprisingly dramatic, as most people who have played a game on a d20 will tell you.  Consider the example in the OP. A +1 there effectively cuts your chance to SERIOUSLY screw things up by 33%. A +2 brings the chance to accidentally lay waste down to the bare minimum.  Yes, the dilution is extreme, but it is not without reason. I expect you to grow, and that can't happen when I have to force stops into place to keep the game form breaking. Third, as I mentioned earlier, it is possible for me to actually reward you guys more on this system. That's in skills, situational bonuses, everything.

Just as an example of the difference even a +1 makes, take a series of hypothetical melee attacks.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Attacker has the plus 1.
Attack: 8 ; 4 ; 15 ; 14 ; 14
Defend: 3 ; 14 ; 4 ; 1 ; 2 (1 block)

Attack: 4 ; 20 ; 14 ; 20 ; 12
Defend: 11 ; 4 ; 1 ; 7 ; 19 (1 block)

Attack: 11 ; 18 ; 1 ; 18 ; 3
Defend: 7 ; 9 ; 4 ; 10 ; 7 (2 blocks)

Attack: 18 ; 16 ; 1 ; 15 ; 13
Defend: 15 ; 17 ; 7 ; 7 ; 17 (2 blocks)

Attack: 3 ; 21 ; 15 ; 18 ; 10
Defend: 13 ; 9 ; 14 ; 14 ; 13 (2 blocks)

Attack: 1 ; 7 ; 15 ; 10 ; 7
Defend: 8 ; 19 ; 17 ; 6 ; 2 (4 blocks)

Once, in six sequences of five, did the defender do better than 50%. Once.  Just to bring it home, let's try the Matriarch.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Attacker has the +4
Attack: 17 ; 16 ; 17 ; 23 ; 19
Defend:  16 ; 7 ; 9 ; 14 ; 16 (No blocks)

Attack: 14 ; 8 ; 12 ; 14 ; 17
Defend:  1 ; 12 ; 3 ; 7 ; 14 (1 block)


Attack: 19 ; 8 ; 12 ; 17 ; 10
Defend: 17 ; 2 ; 6 ; 12 ; 12 (1 block)


Attack: 16 ; 8 ; 13 ; 14 ; 9
Defend: 3 ; 7 ; 1 ; 5 ; 1 (no blocks)


Attack: 12 ; 21 ; 12 ; 17 ; 14
Defend: 10 ; 7 ; 13 ; 15 ; 13 (1 block)


Attack: 12 ; 22 ; 7 ; 23 ; 6
Defend: 8 ; 5 ; 19 ; 10 ; 19 (2 blocks)

In thirty attacks, she misses a grand total of five times.  Her opponent's block rate rises above 25% for a grand total of one round, and she would have been able to roll for a number of critical hits depending on which psychic attack she was using. 5 times in 30 she misses. Do the math, that's 1 in 6. In the new system, Matriarch Cassandra has exactly the same chance of missing as she would have of rolling a 1 in the old system. Which, honestly, was the only way she was going to ever miss under the old system.

I really, really like the fact that you're trying to keep an eye on this, but I have run some numbers. I wouldn't try this if I didn't think it had a shot at making things better. Anything else I can clear up?

By the by. I need a PM from you about candidates. Possibilities are from Tiruin, Xantalos, Kisame12794, Zako, or Harry Baldman.

EDIT: You durn ninja editor!!
Your literary assassin abilities aside, I'm pretty sure I addressed most of that in the above. If I didn't then you can knock me around a little and demand your money back.

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 09, 2013, 09:10:38 am

OK, I might be biased on the D20 point because my DnD build involved getting a +8 Fortitude saving roll and a +5 modifier to Constitution :P
As for the candidates... hmm, I really don't know who to choose...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Zako on July 09, 2013, 09:34:42 am

How about someone who can talk to people somewhat decently, since you guys have such a great track record of failing to do that well. ;)

More seriously, think about who just sounds like a more interesting character to play with or who could provide things that the group currently lacks. It's up to you really.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 09, 2013, 11:53:30 am

Made myself a James avatar; it is not the best, but it's the best to my abilities.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2013, 02:22:37 pm

It's pretty good; looks a lot like an FE version of the James I did you a long time ago. ^^^

Of course that means I'll have to make a Dom later... and I did so many different pixel version of her I'm not sure which one to base it from... >.>

I guess the original. I'll have to look at them again.

Now I haz a Dom!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 09, 2013, 03:37:34 pm

Nice, I see you found a nice shirt for Dom, I gave up and just went for a head shot for James :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2013, 03:43:15 pm

It was hard to find one that looked good. It was also hard to remember that Dom is supposed to be a small woman. XD Her tough attitude, anger issues (which are largely nonexistent now >.>), freakish physical strength, and psionic powers make it easy to forget she's somewhere between 5'0-5'4 and 100-130 pounds. I forget the exact numbers I gave her a while back but I remember she's not very big. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2013, 03:54:54 pm

On the contrary SC, she's just happens to be a dwarf rather than a human. Being tall would jus be a handicap :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2013, 04:01:16 pm

...How is she a dwarf? And what kind of dwarf do you mean? Real 'dwarf' (because she ain't), fantasy-style/LOTR dwarf (because she ain't), or DF Dwarf (because she ain't)? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2013, 04:05:34 pm

She isn't any of those three only due to the psionics though :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2013, 04:07:42 pm

Pretty sure you can mod DF nowadays to give dwarves psychic powers. :P In fact I'm delegating that task to you, Taric. Go put in an eight hour shift on it and report back. >:3

Seriously though, she's just a small woman. No big deal. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2013, 08:17:28 pm

Tiruin has been inducted.  Granted, the sheet for Tyrin still needs to be updated in light of the new changes, but there's time yet left for that. (When that sheet gets back o me, I'll update both James' and Dom's sheets for their shuffles and additions.)

PM has been sent.

Serious, Powder, you can send another PM or stand by your earlier message. Either one works because of the format you both used.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 09, 2013, 09:55:34 pm

you mix my and my character's names up a lot :P I'll stand by it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2013, 10:38:32 pm

Spoiler: Jordan Yule, several hours after the destruction of the Mahdavi prison. (click to show/hide)

Jordan Yule

"Denied," Narroh said simply, his plain tone at odds with his scarcely veiled smile. Narroh knew that Yule's matter was urgent, he knew that it would, under normal circumstances, have had the immediate backing of the Virgin World's council, but these were not ordinary circumstances. With the gate still inoperable, Narroh was, for the first time, in complete control of his own domain. Suddenly being free of the yoke the Technocracy had placed on him to mitigate his incompetence had turned his former attitude of sullen obedience into something far less tractable. Yule hated him for it.
"Councilor," Jordan began with a polite veneer, "I must… ask you to reconsider. I am one man, in charge of one ship. I need additional resources if the incident on Mahdavi is going to be contained. We cannot allow this insurrection to spread any further than has already been allowed. Every moment I maintain this link is one that I am not rooting out an infection in our society. As a servant of the people, I request your assistance." The words were bitter in Yule's mouth, but protocol was clear. Narroh was, for the moment, his superior. The councilor was a petty fool, but pettiness was not yet punishable by an arbiter in the field. Unfortunately.
Narroh stroked his beard and pretended to consider the request, preening under his own importance. He was a large man, sculpted medically into the image of all that he could have been, yet he never quite appeared to fill his form. His face, shaped to be distinguished and proud, seemed perpetually juvenile despite the wings of gray at his temples. His body was strong and fit, but his skin had the looseness of one too many refittings, and he never moved as if he even knew how to use the body he had paid to have created. Even now, gloating in his power, perhaps especially now, he reminded Yule of an unwanted step-child. He was too connected to do away with, too useless to give any power to, and just smart enough to realize both. "Arbiter," Narroh began, conspicuously ignoring the rest of Yule's title, "I simply cannot spare the resources in this time of crisis. The gate is disabled, and we cannot afford to spread our resources hunting dissidents through the woods. If, and I do stress if, some of them actually survive in the wilderness, they will be apprehended and arrested as soon as they enter a settlement. They are not a threat, arbiter, and while I can appreciate your zeal, I cannot condone it. Your request is denied."
Jordan smiled grimly. Narroh could turn down a request, but being the Grand Arbiter of the Technocracy gave him other options. "I'm sorry councilor, but you leave me no other choice. This is more necessary than you know, and as Grand Arbiter of the Technocracy of the Virgin World, I am taking the resources I requested. I will notify the Council as soon as is possible, and they can review my decisions and act accordingly, but as of this moment I am commanding you to release the ships, the men to crew them, and the supplies to stock them." Jordan bowed his head to Narroh in a parody of respect. "I trust you will see to that. If you will not, then you will have violated an emergency order, and I will have you charged, imprisoned, and replaced."
Narroh stopped even trying to hide his smile. "The answer is no, arbiter. You are under investigation, and, in the absence of the greater council, an emergency body was convened. While your official judgement will have to wait until we can reestablish contact, we did find it within the law to temporarily suspend your status as head of the Security forces. And," Narroh added in a deliberately off-hand way, "with the lack of any other qualified individual, I myself have assumed that roll. With that in mind, arbiter, here are your orders: bring yourself and your ship back to me without delay, then turn yourself over to the authorities."
Training kept Jordan's icy smile in place. "Charges of that magnitude against a high official must have clear and reasonable grounds, councilor. I have the right to know what they are."
"You did, by your own report, destroy an research and deviant containment facility on Mahdavi. This was, of course, not enough to convince the emergency body, arbiters in the field must make hard decisions, but it was enough to cast doubt. Then, when you refused to tell me why you suddenly needed more ships than have been needed in one place since the last war, that cast further doubt. Enough so that one of the governors on the emergency body suggested that we take a conditional approach. If you attempted to use your special privileges to countermand the reasonable orders of a senior official, such as myself, then we would have no choice but to detain you." Narroh's smile turned vicious. "I'm no puppet, Yule, not anymore. The copies of the official decisions as well as all of the minutes will be transferred to you. I trust you can read them and assure yourself of their validity. Obey."
The image of the councilor winked out, and Yule was left staring at the space his image had once occupied. Jordan had been surprised in his time as Grand Arbiter, but he'd made only two serious mistakes. This would be his third, and, worse, Yule was certain it shouldn't have happened. Narroh was a petty and vengeful man, but he neither had great care for the bylaws that allowed the formation of special bodies or courage enough to stand against Yule directly. Not until now. There were little things that Yule could still do, but they were rain in a firebombing. Technically the councilor hadn't ordered him to recall the men he'd already sent, and he'd only been ordered to return the ship and Yule himself… Small things, but the laws were clear, and an arbiter was the law. The law could not be exempt from itself.
A flicker from the holographics brought Jordan's attention back to the displays. Another man stood there now, his image colorless and picked out in varying shades of grey. Jordan's eyes narrowed. There were two reasons you reduced the amount of signal you were sent through a relay; you had a piece of first century low-tech, or you needed the rest of the data to run encryption. Considering how things had just gone, an encrypted message really couldn't worsen news. Yule punched up his own encryption. The figure smiled, obviously watching Yule's own holographic image fuzz and drain of color. The stranger was a tall man in his middle years, thin and angular, his entire body seeming somehow sharp. The low res image told little about him besides hinting that his hair was dark and his skin was fair. "Thank you, Grand Arbiter, for meeting with me. I am the Ambassador for Councilor Narroh, and I think we have something to discuss." The encryption band made the Ambassador's voice mechanical and disjointed, difficult to read any emotion into.
Ambassadors were a relic from the first years of the Technocracy, back in the day when they occasionally had to negotiate with the remnants of the sovereign powers. Now they served as glorified personal functionaries, or, for the more ruthless councilors, as personal assassins. Yule could believe either of the gaunt man. "Speak, and I'll tell you if there's something to discuss."
The Ambassador's expression quirked. "Of course, Grand Arbiter. I simply wanted to inform you of certain rebellious elements within the city. The route from the Councilor's quarters to the offices of supplication is particularly dangerous, and I do not know for how long it can be held in check. Councilor Narroh remains confident that the malcontents are being kept in check, but I fear that he doesn't take them seriously. I, in turn, fear for his safety. His loss would leave us without a councilor and send Eridani into a state of emergency. This, of course, is something that neither of us want."
For the first time since he'd gotten to this backwater, Yule didn't have to feign his cold smile. "I see. Thank you for bringing this information to me, Ambassador, I will use it as best I can to ensure the safety of us all. I will want to speak more with you when I arrive at the capital. I do not think we should speak more until then, but I would know your name, ambassador."
"Sizier, Grand Arbiter, my name is Myron Sizier." The Ambassador bowed once in respect, then cut his connection.
Yule stepped off his own projector, unconsciously rubbing his knuckles. He would still have to follow Narroh's orders, but, if Myron was anything close to competent, he wouldn't even actually have to see the councilor. A state of emergency would undoubtedly end with Myron 'temporarily' assuming the duties of the councilor, and Jordan would be forcibly reinstated in order to handle the threat. It was a decent power play for Myron. It also made it very clear who'd informed Narroh of the breach of integrity bylaw and given him enough of a spine to stand up to Yule. Myron would need a long talk about how the pecking order worked, but he had ingenuity and motivation. All in all, he'd probably make a better councilor than Narroh. The law was clear, and, technically, he was not actually required to persecute criminals. He was charged to preserve the greater good as he saw fit until otherwise informed by a superior member of the Technocracy.
Jordan turned away and went to prepare his last orders before departing, laughing softly to himself.
The greater good… The last joke that Yule found any pleasure in, dark as that pleasure was.

---

Dominique Wakeman

   Dominique rolled over in her sleep, tugging another layer of sheets over her body as she snuggled herself deeper down into a warm cocoon. She was warm, nothing hurt, and everything seemed sleepily perfect.
   Something about that seemed vaguely wrong.
   The thought perturbed her sleep, wriggling around in her head until it irritated her enough to make her open her eyes. It was dark in the room, and all Dominique could make out was an artistic pattern of very faintly luminescent blue swirls that decorated the ceiling. She didn’t recognize it them. In fact, she didn’t remember getting into bed. The last thing she remembered was…
    Sleepy perfection flew out of Dominique’s mind as the memories of the recent past crashed back in. She sat up suddenly, realized she was naked, and pulled the sheets up to her chin. The blue swirls, responding to her upright posture, brightened considerably and changed to a warm white color.
   Thankfully, the lights did not reveal Taric or an Immortal leering at her from beside the bed. Instead, they revealed a large and mostly empty room. The floor was softly carpeted, but, apart from the carpet, the only other feature of the room was a pair of couches angled around a small wood table. It made for an odd bedroom.
   “Good day, Dominique Wakeman,” a disembodied feminine said suddenly.
    Dominique cursed and twisted to look for the speaker, tangled her legs in the sheets, and fell out of bed.
   “You have slept for 1.7 hours,” the voice continued pleasantly. “We hope you slept well. Lord Sizier wishes for you to be dressed and presentable as soon as possible. He has added a significant number of items to your wardrobe and to your armory.” There are three faint snicks as the voice speaks, and parts of the walls recess and slide away. “Lord Sizier asks to add a personal wish that you hurry,” the female voice adds apologetically. “He is waiting outside for you when you are ready. When you want me to retract the bed, please place your sheets on top of it and step away. Should you require anything else, my name is Emily.”
     Dominique got up shakily when the voice stopped speaking, still clutching the sheets about herself. Three areas of the wall had changed. One is quite clearly a wardrobe, which, considering her current nudity, seemed like a good idea to Dom. The second area where the wall had disappeared seemed to be made up of column upon column of broad horizontal shelves. The last one was directly across from Dominique, and it was a small washroom. From where she stood, Dominique was able to quite clearly see herself in the cubby’s floor to ceiling mirror. She was conspicuously clean, which meant someone, or something, had bathed her. Her hair had been done and re-cut to fall evenly. With dawning horror, Dominique looked at her hand and found that, somehow, she’d had her nails done in her sleep. Taric had a great deal to answer for.
    Dominique padded cautiously over to the wardrobe, rifling through it for something more decent to wear than a sheet. It was all very nice, and, surprisingly, it didn’t all scream soft-handed Technocrat. She grabbed a sturdy brown, black, and blue uniform with red trim on the neck and white trim across the right shoulder. Dom didn’t know what it meant, but it had the feel of rugged durability. She pulled it on as quickly as she could, simultaneously helped and hindered by the auto-fitting capabilities of the various garments. 
   On cue, Taric knocked on the door. “Are you dressed yet? I have my former CO to say goodbye to, a speech to give, and an empire to build. Some alacrity would be appreciated. Can I come in?”
   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2013, 10:51:22 pm

((O.O Damn, I got MUCH better after being NPC'd :P ))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2013, 10:52:13 pm

Quote from: Taricus on July 09, 2013, 10:51:22 pm

((O.O Damn, I got MUCH better after being NPC'd :P ))

((How so?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Taricus on July 09, 2013, 10:54:32 pm

Quote from: Draignean on July 09, 2013, 10:52:13 pm

((How so?))

((Not too sure actually. It does look like it though...))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2013, 11:02:50 pm

Dominique studied herself in the mirror. Lord Sizier now, is he? Well, whatever makes him happy... as long as he holds up his end of the deal, I suppose it doesn't matter. She prodded at her left eye. That black eye was basically permanent at this point, and those scars seemed more prominent than before. She sighed. I wonder who the fuck he had do all this... and whether it was for my benefit or his. Fucking perv... She didn't like either of the possibilities of who went to the trouble: Taric himself or one of his Immortals. After a moment to look over herself - specifically, the new haircut and the washing and things - she opened the wardrobe. The only uniform she saw that she liked was a blue one, so she put it on and added her standard black body armor over it, then buckled on the remaining shoulder pad - the other one had gotten destroyed sometime during all the fighting in the base.

"Computer, where's my Abassy?" she asked, rooting through the wardrobe some more, looking for her weaponry. Prick better not have lost it. I liked that thing. Before the AI answered, Taric himself knocked on the door and asked if he could come in. "Yeah, sure, I guess. Door's open," she said, trotting over to make sure it actually was.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 09, 2013, 11:20:40 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2013, 11:02:50 pm

"Computer, where's my Abassy?" she asked, rooting through the wardrobe some more, looking for her weaponry. Prick better not have lost it. I liked that thing. Before the AI answered, Taric himself knocked on the door and asked if he could come in. "Yeah, sure, I guess. Door's open," she said, trotting over to make sure it actually was.

   The door slides open before you reach it, Taric stepping forward to frame himself in it. He seems to have undergone the exact same cleaning that you have, except you're willing to bet his was voluntary. He's not wearing armor anymore, instead sporting a blazingly white and silver dress suit. It looks like it would stain if you thought at it too hard. His missing eye is covered by a black patch, and he looks... happy isn't the right word. He looks satiated. He's also, oddly, alone and unarmed.
    "Good to see you awake. I think Tarran would have started chewing bullets if I'd kept him waiting with my immortals any longer than I already have. Enjoying your new accommodations?"
   You note that the female voice refuses to answer your question when you address it as 'computer'.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2013, 11:47:53 pm

"I suppose so. I've only been awake for like two minutes, and we're going to talk about that later. Anyway, Taric, what's this AI's name? It won't tell me where my guns are." She looked at Taric for a moment. "Unless you told it not to respond to me or something and decided to be all paranoid." Dom crossed her arms, frowning at the strange man. "Well, anyway. Let's go talk to the captain. I hope he didn't fuck up the escape opportunity I tried to snag for him..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2013, 12:04:32 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 09, 2013, 11:47:53 pm

"I suppose so. I've only been awake for like two minutes, and we're going to talk about that later. Anyway, Taric, what's this AI's name? It won't tell me where my guns are." She looked at Taric for a moment. "Unless you told it not to respond to me or something and decided to be all paranoid." Dom crossed her arms, frowning at the strange man. "Well, anyway. Let's go talk to the captain. I hope he didn't fuck up the escape opportunity I tried to snag for him..."

   Taric frowns. "Emily," he says, addressing no one in particular, "I believe I told you to introduce yourself to Dominique."
   The same pleasant female voice as before responds immediately. "I did. She may have not heard me while she was falling out of bed. If that is the case, then I am sorry." It doesn't really sound contrite, but her tone doesn't seem to change much beyond generally pleasant.
   "Well, there you have it. Just talk to Emily and she'll answer, and that includes places outside of this room. Admittedly, she's a little on the dense side, but she's just a program, not an AI. It's the best that can be expected." Taric fingers his eyepatch absently and grimaces. "I think I may have developed something of a mistrust for artificial intelligences, but that is neither here nor there. Your guns are in the armory cabinets," he adds, gesturing to the stacks of horizontal drawers. "I made a few additions and had everything cleaned, because, honestly, its a miracle none of us caught some horrible disease while we were mucking about with the revolution." Taric cocks his head to the side and seems to listen to something, then he sighs. "Take whatever you like, it's all yours. After that we'll say goodbye to Tarran, James, and Hoke. Then the real work begins."   
   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2013, 12:37:10 am

Dom thought for a moment. The voice had introduced herself as Emily. She had been so out of it - the last thing she remembered was entering the second Orientation machine, and then she had woken up in strange circumstances with none of her gear - that she hadn't really registered the AI that much. She closed her eyes and pressed her fingertips to her forehead. "No, she did introduce herself... I just wasn't paying attention or something. Sorry, Emily."

The latina psionic took a deep breath to clear her head as she walked over to the horizontal drawers. She wasn't sure how much of her personal armory she would need, but the Abassy and a stun baton - as well as ammunition/batteries for both - at least was coming with her. Once she had the baton hanging from her belt and the Abassy in her thigh holster, she turned back to Taric. "Right. Well, I guess I'm ready now."

...I guess this is really it. I'm not going to see Smith ever again, probably. Kind of weird. It was just me, him, Trol, and Taric on that shuttle... and Trol died and Taric acts like someone else entirely now. With Smith going... it's like I've lost all my friends. Well, maybe not all. She didn't know Evan too well, but maybe she could convince him to stay with her, here. If she hadn't already blown any chance of being his friend with that botched Orientation job... although maybe an actual Orientation machine could fix that. Still, it was worth a shot to talk to him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2013, 10:44:04 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2013, 12:37:10 am

The latina psionic took a deep breath to clear her head as she walked over to the horizontal drawers. She wasn't sure how much of her personal armory she would need, but the Abassy and a stun baton - as well as ammunition/batteries for both - at least was coming with her.

You have a slight amount of difficulty finding them. The first shelf contains three suits of body armor. One is a refurbished version of your old suit, but the other two are new. The second shelf contains five rifles organized from smallest to largest, only two of which you actually used to own. The third tier contains two shotguns and a three submachine guns. Drawer four contains melee weapons and pistols, including your old Abassy and stun baton. Hunting down for ammunition, you find it packing drawer five along with a half-dozen grenades. Taken together it looks like the personal storeroom of an OCD warlord. You'll definitely need to come back here when you actually need to kill something.
You strap on the Abassy and stun baton and turn back to Taric, telling him that you're ready to leave.
He nods and offers you his arm. After a still moment he laughs and puts it back down again. "Fine, follow me."

-—-

James Evan

James was beginning to get slightly unnerved. The immortals had led Aaron, Tarran, and himself into the hangar peaceably enough, but now they seemed to be stuck waiting interminably. Aaron had been there for a while, helping cut Hoke's exosuit off, but he and his team had been quietly called away by another immortal not long ago. Tarran had checked every clip he owned twice, and now, lacking anything more satisfying to do, he spent his time throwing a balled up MRE at an immortal and catching it as it rebounded of the creature's head. Hoke had fallen asleep, which wasn't surprising. He'd didn't have a psionic's endurance, and from what he'd said earlier, he hadn't been having a good time of things.
Apparently the Father had started getting to him minutes after he'd landed the Virtue and dropped everybody off to head for Hensfield. The jamming signal that had been emanating from the region was the Father's construct, and its effect on Hoke had been slow but devastating. He'd described the feeling as something akin to getting very, very drunk on aerosolized alcohol. The group had been making radio contact from Hensfield’s holding pen when the immortals boarded the Virtue. The Father attempted to assume Hoke's end of the conversation on the fly, but Nathaniel sobered enough to break through his cyber drugging and get out a warning to not come back to the ship. He wasn't particularly successful, and, weakened by the Father's signal, was overpowered and forced out of the main control systems. The ship was stolen and taken into the facility through a concealed hangar entrance. Once the Father had Nathaniel within the facility, he attempted to integrate him into his own compound mind- with no effect on either. Hoke's AI personality and the Father's bastard personalities were almost completely incompatible. One could catch fractured glimpses of the other, but neither could force any changes. Determined to get at Hoke’s knowledge another way, the Father put Nathaniel in the body of a deadhead and forced him into a carapace. The result was unpleasant for both of them. The carapace was unable to interface with the mechanical mind of the deadhead, and Nathaniel was unable to control the musculature or senses of the exo. He was blind, deaf, mute, and encased in a barely mobile shell that fought with him every step. Whatever happened next was not pleasant. Hoke wouldn't say much about it, but, considering how he spent twenty minutes complaining when Cale had almost nicked him while cutting him out of the biosuit, it had to have been bad for him to avoid talking about it. The end result was that the Father left Nathaniel for dead. Hoke’s exo had been killed and he was barely able to move after the torture. Through a combination of luck and determination, Hoke tore away enough of the suit's face that he could see. Good as crippled, he'd done his best to find his way out of the facility. In the end he'd managed to get access to a terminal, and he'd been ready to try a desperate gambit to clear his own way back to the ship when he'd noticed the father reprogramming deadheads on the first floor. Cracking into security using a few choice pieces of information garnered from the period where the father was trying the integrate him, Hoke made a short, unskilled addition to one of the deadheads. The message he'd sent was necessarily cryptic, but it gave him something other to do than a lone suicide run to the hangar. From then on he'd spent the rest of his time trying to guide the little pockets of survivors where they could do some good. He hadn't had much success. His most overt contact, when he tried to keep Dom from following the Father's commands, had resulted in the exposure that he feared. After Tarran had inadvertently revealed him, Nathaniel had been forced to flee from immortals in perfectly healthy suits, which hadn't gone so well for him. He would have died if the immortals hadn't stopped in middle of killing him. They'd just stood still for a few minutes, then they helped him up and ushering him back to the hangar.
James had no idea how much of that story was truth and how much was embellishment, but Hoke had been wearing a very dead carapace when Tarran, James, and Aaron had arrived. Only the better part of an hour and a lot of skilled knife work had been able to remove it.
Now that Aaron and his group were gone and Nathaniel slept, it was just James, Tarran, and the Immortals. The voices in James' head had not returned, and an uncomfortable silence reigned. Tarran and James had already talked, as silently as possible, about what to do if the immortals should turn hostile, but it hadn't gone very far. The immortals were unarmed, and they weren't the brutish kind with the arm spikes. With both Tarran and James armed, it wouldn't be much of a contest. There wasn't a lot to discuss when your best tactic was to shoot until everything stopped moving. The resulting silence had made James uneasy enough to spend the last twenty minutes praying.
The door to the hangar waiting bay opened, and, instead of the squadron of armed immortals that James had half expected, Taric and Dominique stepped through. The balled up MRE fell to the floor as Tarran forgot to catch it. Both Taric and Dom looked fresh. They were bathed, groomed, and wearing much nicer clothing than they had been, though only Dominique was armed. Taric looked pleased despite his eyepatch, but Dominique's expression was almost unreadable. "Ah, I apologize to have kept you waiting, but women do take their time getting ready to go anywhere." Taric's voice was light, but there's a ragged edge to him. "I've kept you here for the purpose of saying good-bye, and I think Dom should go first."
There's a moment, just as Taric smiles and leaves Dominique on stage with no lines, that the ragged edge in him disappears and the rumpled smart-ass hacker you remember seems superimposed on his current, more predatory, appearance. It's a chilling contrast of just how much he has changed, or has been changed, since you last saw him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 10, 2013, 10:58:28 pm

Dom glared at Taric for a moment. "Ignore this douchebag, guys. He - or his minions - did this shit to me while I was out cold." She indicated her hair on the words 'this shit' as if to mean her overall appearance. "But... um... yeah. I guess this is goodbye. I gave my word that in exchange for helping you escape, I would stay here." She rubbed her forehead. "It's for the best. I didn't want you to have to keep wandering the halls and possibly getting hurt or killed by the suits. Besides... I'm not an Unchained, and I never was. I only worked with them because I had no alternative. Go back to your people, Tarran. They need you there."

She turned her attention to Evan. "James... I know this'll seem weird or something... but you have a choice. Do you want to stay here, or do you want to go with Smith back to the Unchained?" Dom hoped he would at least consider it, if not outright choose to stay. She decided to sweeten the deal. "There's an Orientation machine here. If Taric will let us, maybe we can use it to... fix whatever it was I did to you on accident." She took a deep breath. She didn't say what she was about to say next very often, and not usually sincerely when she did. "I'm... I apologize for the trouble I caused you. I didn't mean for any of that to happen; I just wanted to give you the same chance I had to survive."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 10, 2013, 11:03:24 pm

All sheets have been updated, Ahra has been kicked, waitlist has been scrubbed, Zako has been inducted, I'm going to sleep.

Zako, you should get the drill at this point. Send me your PM with your candidate picks as soon as you can.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 11, 2013, 09:03:20 am

James had a lot to think about. For example, were Iscariot and Blight well and truly gone? Well, that much he had had under control, and in Iscariot's case he had actually liked him somewhat; and they were both separately thinking, did this mean they were dead? Nevertheless, though, was his mind whole, or were the two simply resting? And the fungus; the black; if that was dead, he'd be dead, but it was at least dormant, right? James knew all wasn't right in his head, and wondered how strange the incident would make him. And he wondered if it was truly safe to leave.

And then Dom came in, looking, to put it lightly, in significantly better condition than when they had been fighting through this very complex. He sighed, as she laid out the choice, and the apology. "Well, Dom... I think I'll need to go with the Unchained. There's an amount of vengeance on the Technocracy I need; I'm on a mission, now, and the amount of consulting I've done with the psionic remnants of consciousnesses that had been left in my head strengthened that. I've mostly fixed the issue anyway, but.... that wasn't really your fault. The blame for the incident lies in the hands of the Technocracy- they're the ones who I assume injected me with the brain fungus, and who left the first remnant in my mind. You couldn't have known that would happen, and it didn't happen because of you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2013, 12:38:53 pm

Dom sighed and looked down. "Well... guess you gotta do what you gotta do, James." She stepped forward and gave him a hug, whether or not he was expecting it, then stepped to the side to give Tarran one as well before returning to her previous spot, crossing her arms over her stomach. "I'm going to miss you guys. Take care, all right?" She smiled, a bit forlornly. "I'm not going to be around to patch you up, so don't be taking any unnecessary risks."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Powder Miner on July 11, 2013, 05:53:04 pm

James started a bit as Dom, in a show of compassion, gave the two hugs. She spoke a few words of advice, and James nodded. "Don't worry, I intend to be careful."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2013, 10:38:44 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2013, 12:38:53 pm

Dom sighed and looked down. "Well... guess you gotta do what you gotta do, James." She stepped forward and gave him a hug, whether or not he was expecting it, then stepped to the side to give Tarran one as well before returning to her previous spot, crossing her arms over her stomach. "I'm going to miss you guys. Take care, all right?" She smiled, a bit forlornly. "I'm not going to be around to patch you up, so don't be taking any unnecessary risks."

 Tarran, struggling to think of something to say, takes his hug stoically. "Thank you Dom," Tarran begins, slowly picking his way through the words, "but, well I don't know quite how to say this... What the fuck happened? I thought you were going to kill yourself trying to save Taric, then a bunch of immortals show up and, instead of shooting, tell us that you're alright. Now you show up, with Taric, and I have no idea what's going on."
   Hoke, startled by Tarran's near shouted obscenity, sits up suddenly. He looks blearily at Dom and blinks a couple times. "I was just having this exact same dream, except there was nobody else here, we were both naked, and you were my landlady from back in flightschool. You clean up a nice, kid."
   Taric coughs into the ensuing silence. "Well, Hoke's landlady aside, the short answer to your question, Tarran, is that we won. Well, I won, and Dominique helped some too. The Father is gone from this particular facility, and I have supplanted him. Good guys and gal win, bad abominations lose. That's about it." He shrugs. "Now, I'm not going to hug any of you. James because, honestly, you still reek of that rotting pond you went wading through. Tarran, well, we both know that there was something between us, but... it would just be too painful to acknowledge it as we part. I'm sorry." Tarran growls and Sizier smirks. "Anyway, I do have gifts in lieu of hugs. James, I actually did a tiny bit of digging on Technocrat fungal research, and this," Taric says as he produces a small amber bottle from his pocket, "should help you. It's a mixture of fungicide and ORS bacterium, not enough to kill what you've got up there, but, if I got the dosage right, it should be enough to sterilize it and permanently halt its spread." Taric tosses the bottle to James. "Use it in good health. Now, Tarran, I didn't exactly know what to get for you, so I made something rather unique." Taric pauses and reaches into an interior pocket of his uniform, drawing out an unremarkable metal disc. "Mono-pulse broadwave beacon. For one time, and one time only, you can call me. I may not come personally, but I will send what I can spare to help you, and I'll send it as soon as I can," Taric says as he carefully gives the metal disk to Tarran.  "Hoke... I can't say that we always got along, but you look a bit silly without a ship. To you, and in equal parts to James and Tarran, I give the Virtue. I don't have any need of it right now, and I have other, if less expensive, ships." Taric pauses, then cuffs himself on the forehead. "By the way, Dominique, this is Hoke wearing a deadhead," Sizier explains, gesturing broadly at the recently woken, and now quite stunned, clone.
   Tarran looks at the metal disc that Taric just handed him, his expression somewhat startled. "I... thanks," he says simply, extending his hand to Taric.
     "You're welcome," Taric says as he slowly shakes Tarran's hand, his expression turning a little sad. "Well, any of you kids have anything else to say to each other before I turn you loose?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2013, 10:47:08 pm

"I figured, when I heard him speak." Dom sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Jesus Christ, Hoke. It's never going to happen. When did you ever go to flight school, anyway? You're an AI. I don't even want to know how I remind you of your landlady..." As for Tarran's question, she merely shrugged. "More or less what Taric said. I made a deal. You're free to go back to the Unchained. Just accept it, OK?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2013, 11:04:19 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2013, 10:47:08 pm

"I figured, when I heard him speak." Dom sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Jesus Christ, Hoke. It's never going to happen. When did you ever go to flight school, anyway? You're an AI. I don't even want to know how I remind you of your landlady..." As for Tarran's question, she merely shrugged. "More or less what Taric said. I made a deal. You're free to go back to the Unchained. Just accept it, OK?"

"Hey, I wasn't born learning how to fly! I remember going to class, and I remember my landlady. Though, except for being female, you really aren't much like her. Anyway Dommy, I was a building, then I was ship, and now I'm in the body of clone that I'm pretty sure is as virile as a bag of rocks. I don't think anything's going to happen, but it certainly passes time to think about it." Nathaniel leers at you playfully. "Which reminds me, did you happen to get my books? If I'm going to be trapped on a ship with nothing but other guys, I could use something decent to read."   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2013, 11:12:10 pm

"Actually, we did get them." Dom turned to Taric. "What did you do with that data drive we had? We should probably give that back to him. And make a copy here for me." She looked back at Hoke. "And dude, don't leer with that dead face. It's creepy as fuck." She slugged him on the shoulder lightly. Hopefully lightly enough to not cause any actual damage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2013, 11:25:59 pm

((Powder, once you've finished speaking your piece with Dominique, I'm going to move this section along and get you guys on your way. If if you don't have anything more to say, let me know.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Powder Miner on July 12, 2013, 08:20:31 am

James takes the amber bottle. "...Thank you, Taric. And, well, to the two of you, goodbye. You two were good traveling companions, and Dom, you're definitely a good person. So... goodbye."

((aaaaand that's about it for the dialogue my mind can conjure.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 12, 2013, 08:51:07 am

Dom nodded. "...Maybe we'll run into each other again. Try to stay alive until then." She looked down so she wouldn't see them leave.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on July 14, 2013, 03:40:11 pm

Quick question: Is this still alive? I'm only 35 pages in showing 50 posts per page.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Harry Baldman on July 14, 2013, 03:50:56 pm

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on July 14, 2013, 03:40:11 pm

Quick question: Is this still alive? I'm only 35 pages in showing 50 posts per page.

It got resurrected recently.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Zako on July 15, 2013, 12:06:21 am

Patience dude. It's worth the wait.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Tarran on July 15, 2013, 04:53:37 am

Just stopping by to say have fun, everyone. Make sure to beware the Taric Sizier.

Also be sure to beware the new Myron Sizier, potentially related to Taric Sizier, who might be more insane and dangerous than Taric. Hopefully, though, he hasn't already learned the ways of the Rainbow. If he has... well, you might all be a little bit doomed.



"Last things to say...? Well, I guess I do have one thing to say to you Dom; stay alive, and stay safe. That's an order. We won't be around to save eachother again... at least for a while." Tarran shrugs. "Though honestly, in some ways I don't think it'll be much of a problem for you. The real problem, I think, might be Taric..." He stares at Taric for a second, before looking at the ground and chuckling a little. "Well, at least he isn't as brazen as Hoke. And plus you won't have me shooting you in the back meanwhile." He stops chuckling before looking back up and shaking his head, seemingly ending that line of thought right there and then.

"As for taking risks..." Tarran shrugs. "I'll try and stay alive best I can, but if I see the chance to fix this... monster we call the Technocracy, I don't think I would mind sacrificing myself for the future of, well, humanity." He looks somewhat gloomy, but determined. "But really, if I end up biting the dust, I don't think there's any greater honor than dying for what's right. Try not to feel too sad if that happens."

His face lightens up to a somewhat indifferent state. "As for you, Taric, regardless of what you have in mind now... good luck I guess. I don't know whether what you're planning on doing is going to bring an end to humanity or save humanity, or do some weird combination of both, but you've been a... *cough*'good'*cough* friend, so I don't think I can really wish ill on you regardless. And... try not to go too crazy with that porn mag. Yes, that one... you know which one I mean." With that, Tarran turns around at a moderate speed and begins walking away, semi-intentionally kicking the crumpled MRE with him as he goes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Taricus on July 15, 2013, 04:55:29 am

Newsflash Tarran, Myron is the Vader to Taric's Luke. If luke went down to the dark side :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Gifts and Goodbyes
Post by: Draignean on July 15, 2013, 07:13:15 pm

Dominique Wakeman

   Final goodbyes aren't drawn out. Taric promises to send Hoke the novels before he's ten minutes gone, and then the immortals that had been acting as stewards for Tarran, James, and Hoke usher the battered party out into the hangar proper. Despite the fact that you knew it was coming, despite the fact that you got to say goodbye, despite the fact that it was best for everyone, it still feels too sudden. You sniffle a little. Probably something in the air.
    Taric sighs. "Surprised to say, I'm actually sorry to see them go. Come on, that's one thing down, many more to go."
    You let Taric lead you away from the waiting area. The walls shudder around you, and you realize that's it. The ship has launched. You hope you're going to see them again, but things happen. Particularly to people who fight against the Technocracy.
    "I know you don't want to be here," Taric says suddenly, cutting off your moribund thoughts. "You're only staying because I offered to help find your husband. However, there's something you should see before you make any permanent decisions. If you still want to go, then I'll help you as best I can." Taric doesn't look back at you as he speaks, he just keeps moving through the endless maze of corridors as if he'd walked them all his life.
    You descend several floors by a seemingly random mixture of elevators and stairs before Taric stops in front of a pair of heavy double doors. "You remember the enclave of survivors Jake Fern talked about? Well, thanks to a team that Tarran met acting as my ambassadors, I've actually convinced them to have a little meeting with me. Now, I'm going to be a little occupied while I'm speaking, so I'd appreciate it if you'd stop any assassination attempts that may occur. They probably won't, but I'd just like to be on the safe side. Oh, and try not to kill anyone. I don't want to look like a psychopathic dictator, I want to look like a cultured and benevolent dictator. Any questions?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 21/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 Cal pistol clips (7/7) x2
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Status: Outside amphitheater

---

  James Evan

   Despite the fact that you can't see the research facility anymore, you still stare somewhat forlornly back out one of the ship's holographic pseudo-windows. It had taken Hoke a moment to re-adjust to handling the controls manually, but he seemed fine now. The ship was on its way, and its plush comforts were a welcome relief, but... It still felt like leaving Dominique behind. This was necessary for you, and you're sure whatever Dom did was necessary for her, but it doesn't stop you from worrying. Taric hadn't been the most stable person, and he seems even less so now. You can't really throw stones in the field of mental stability, but Taric isn't someone that would be safe to be around if he snapped. Assuming he hasn't already.
   You finger the amber bottle he gave you. You've changed clothes and rinsed, but you haven't been able to bring yourself to use the cure. Part of that is that you're not exactly sure how to make the ship's medical systems use it, and part of it is the fact that you're a little leery of injecting yourself with unknown chemicals. Taric didn't have a reason to hurt you intentionally, but there was still a LOT he could do by accident. You put away the bottle, resolving, for at least the fourth time, to make a decision soon.
   The ship's internal communications gives you a warning beep before Hoke's voice starts coming through. "Hey, James, are you using a phone, or a radio, or anything like that?"
    That was an odd question to lead with. "No, why?"
    "There's a signal, and I have no idea where it's coming from."
    You think for a moment. "Taric's probably just sending you the romance novels."
    "Unfortunately, no, that's not it. The signal is coming from inside the ship, you better get up to the cockpit."

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, Lounge.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 15, 2013, 07:23:28 pm

Dom nodded. "Yeah, I got it. Shoot people in the legs if they rush the stage or something." She stared at the back of his head as they walked. "What's this thing you're wanting me to see? Does it have anything to do with the meeting we're going to?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 15, 2013, 08:47:36 pm

James sighs, barely restrains a curse, and slipping Simone's Song into his pocket for easier reach but not putting it on goes towards the cockpit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: Draignean on July 15, 2013, 10:27:59 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 15, 2013, 07:23:28 pm

What's this thing you're wanting me to see? Does it have anything to do with the meeting we're going to?"

  Taric smiles. "Everything." With that, he turns and pushes the doors open.  Left with little other choice, you follow.
  The room is large, very, very large. The door you went through leads out onto a platform raised a good twenty feet above the rest of the room. On the lower level massive rows of seating form wings to the left and right of the stage while the area directly in front of the speaker's dais is reserved for standing room only. There is very little standing room left.
   A couple hundred people wait in the lower section of the amphitheater. Some of them are in defensive positions in the rings of seating, but most of them are sitting or standing in the region directly in front of the stage. Every single one of them appears to be armed, and it isn't all pop guns either. [Observation 16]  There are at least two full on machine guns pointed at the stage, one set up in either of the wings of seating. Roughly a third of the crowd is armed with some form of a rifle, and most of the others have at least sub-machine guns. You estimate your odds of actually stopping a determined attempt of against Taric's life at somewhere between laughable and insane.
   Taric, however, seems unconcerned. He strides across the stage to a slightly raised platform at the very end. The crowd of survivors murmurs and goes still, making the sound of several weapons coming to cock all the more audible. Taric smiles in an admonishing manner, then steps up onto the raised platform. The platform glows softly, and a much larger holographic copy of Taric rises from the end of the stage. The amphitheaters of the Technocracy follow rather ancient rules of making an impression; make it big, make it bold, and make one person the focus of everyone's eye.
   "I thank you for extending to me what little trust you have left, for that I am grateful." Taric's voice is magnified along with his image, and it fills the amphitheater completely. "I bring you good news, the Father has been excised from this place. I have assumed control of his creations, and you are free to go."
   Taric's last words are met with a stunned silence. They probably would never have agreed to this meeting if they thought they were just going to get massacred, but it is equally apparent that they didn't expect to have their freedom simply given to them. To be honest, you didn't exactly expect Taric to just let them go either. Someone in the crowd let's out a shout, you can't tell if its in exultation or simple relief, but it breaks something within the survivors. Sound spreads like wildfire until the entire crowd seems to be roaring. [Failed roll not shown] Every nerve in your body is painfully aware of the fact that all of these screaming people are both armed and probably a couple yards past the edge of sanity. Attempting to concentrate on all the possible threats leaves you feeling disoriented.
   "I would, however, be very remiss if I did not give you a better gift than sudden freedom," Taric booms, his voice rolling over the crowd and quieting them somewhat. It's odd, you never would have thought him the kind of person who would be comfortable speaking in front of crowds. He sounds... different. "There is a revolution going on, and they are taking whoever they can press into joining them, I know because I used to be part of their number. The Technocracy is in rage, and they are destroying everywhere that they cannot control, I know because I survived them. The fragile balance is breaking apart, abominations like the Father run rampant and the very gate to Sol is non-functional."
   The last statement gets a reaction out of the crowd. The Father they knew of, the Unchained are not their problem, and the Technocracy is a devil they've known for a long time, but the gate is the only link to Earth and the other civilized worlds. They'd almost lost their lives, but they'd always had a faint glimmer of hope that they might somehow get home. Taric seems to be working very hard to dash that.
   "I am sorry to have to give you this news, but bitter and sweet must be taken together. This moon is in turmoil, and I do not think it to be the only one. However, if you wish to simply leave here as soon as possible, I will have an escort arranged and safe passage will be given to as many as want it, but I ask you to consider another option. I ask you to consider staying with me. I cannot offer the righteous fervor of the Unchained rebellion, I cannot give you the benefits of the leading edge that the Technocracy can bestow, I cannot even promise that you will have the same freedom that you might find wandering on your own. All I can give is my oath to help you survive, to give you what purpose I can, to give you what comfort I can, and to give you what control over your own fate that I can." Taric stops for a moment, surveying the crowd. There's an odd strain around his good eye, as if he's doing something much harder than giving a speech. "You have survived much that no man or woman born should have to endure, but I cannot in honesty tell you that it is the end. There is no rescue party on its way here, there's just me. This place has been your prison, and now, instead of fleeing when you have the chance, I ask you to make it your fortress. Together we can stand against whatever comes, but divided we are both at the mercy of forces far greater than ourselves. I ask you to stay and help me, but I will hold none against their will. When any of you have come to your decision, find one of the former minions of the Father, and give it your message. It will relay it to me. Take as much time as you need with your decision, I cannot stress its importance enough." With that, he steps off the platform. [Luck 19] Nothing seems to be attempting to kill him, and, while the susurrus from the crowd is building exponentially, all seems to have gone off without a hitch.
    "That was what I wanted you to see, Dominique Wakeman," Taric says as he nears you, his voice soft. "The beginnings of a people. I have an army, but an army is little good without something to fight in order to expand or protect. The Unchained think small, they simply want to repaint the existing system with their own colors. I doubt they'll succeed, but even if they do, it will simply mean that machine they fought so hard to 'overthrow' is now their only trophy. I want more than that hypocrisy. Dominique, this is a chance to found something far, far greater than yourself. The Technocracy is busy with the Unchained, and the bulk of their forces are centuries away if the Gate remains inoperable. With your help, there is no end to what this brave new empire can accomplish." Sizier stops, frowning when you don't jump on the opportunity. He shakes his head suddenly. "I'm sorry, my blood is up. You don't have to decide now. Like them," he says, gesturing back at the crowd, "you should think it over."
   "In the meantime," he adds, offhand, "there's a slight problem that you can help me with. If you do it, I'll personally help sort through the archive files for references to your dear husband. Of course, you're free to begin your search immediately but... it might be slow without my help."
    It takes a very odd man to offer you part of an empire one moment, then extort favors the next. You wonder just how much sanity Taric has left.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 21/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 Cal pistol clips (7/7) x2
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Status: Technocrat amphitheater

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 15, 2013, 08:47:36 pm

James sighs, barely restrains a curse, and slipping Simone's Song into his pocket for easier reach but not putting it on goes towards the cockpit.

   
  If it's not one thing, its another. You make sure your weapon is in easy reach and head to the cockpit.
    Surprisingly, Tarran is sitting co-pilot to Hoke. Considering that you didn't think they could stand each other for longer than ten minutes at a time, this is impressive. It also doesn't bode well for the magnitude of the problem.
    "Good, you're here," Tarran says as soon as he notices you. "Hoke gave you the basics. There was a signal coming from somewhere on the ship, it was broadcast to several somewhere else on the ship, and now we've lost it. Thus endeth what we know of the situation."
    Hoke smiles toothily. It's an odd expression on a deadhead's atrophied facial muscles. "But, considering that we just left the place of insane computer viruses that like to kill people, we're pretty sure it's not just a benign little glitch. We've managed to work out a few of the locations that whatever it was managed to broadcast to, but only two of them are accessible. Since I know as much about fighting as either of you two know about flying, I thought I'd stay here and hold down the fort while you two checked the destinations out."
     Tarran sighs. "In short, he wants to lock himself in the cockpit and cower while we make sure that we don't have stowaways."
     "Damn straight," Hoke agrees without a trace of guilt.
     "So," Smith continues "you want the PD turret or engineering?"

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, Lounge.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 4550/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 7500/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/3, LR 3/3, RR, 3/3, LR 3/3

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -3 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 3/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 0/6
-Lounge 0/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 0/1
-Cockpit 3/3
-Engineering 0/4
-Medical 0/6
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 15, 2013, 10:37:57 pm

This was a moment in time in which James rather heavily questioned why he didn't curse. Could he not get one moment to have a BREAK from all this?! Apparently not. James groaned. Again. He then reached into his pocket and actually put on Simone's Song. Chances were good he'd end up needing it, after all... "I'll take the PD turret."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 16, 2013, 03:50:59 am

Dom had stood next to Taric the entire speech, feeling a little overwhelmed. She had always hated large groups of people - especially when they weren't on her side. In her experience, only three or four people in a group could attack in a melee at one time without getting in each other's way, which was bad enough. But people armed with guns of every type? She would have been screwed if they had turned hostile. She felt much better when the speech had ended without violence... although that bit of strain she saw on Taric's face indicated he was probably using his own empathetics to sway the group's opinion. She couldn't be certain of it, but it was likely.

But what he said... no travel back to Earth? Back to home? She sighed. That might be for the best, considering how the Technocracy locked her up here - more or less. She could live with that... if she could find Jeffrey. If he was here, she could make an honest go at building a new life here on Eridani. Hell, she could be somebody important here. Maybe she could even give the pair of them a better life than they had under the Technocracy - with her support, maybe he could be a high-ranking official of some sort. She wasn't cut out for that kind of position, but if she could help Taric out she'd have some pull around here and could set things up to suit her.

That was, of course, if he was still here and alive. If he wasn't... then this was all there was. Fighting off the Technocracy and the Unchained, maybe for the rest of her life, which might be considerably shorter than she would hope. Either way, this was her best - her only - lead. She needed Taric for this, and they both knew it. He was a better hacker - hell, he was better with computers in general. If there was anyone who could quickly and easily access the entire system for this search, it was him. She could not do this alone. Fine. She would do this thing. Fair was fair; he needed something, she needed something, so favors could be exchanged. And afterward... where else did she have to go?

"So what is it you need me to do... Boss?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: Draignean on July 16, 2013, 08:44:56 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 15, 2013, 10:37:57 pm

This was a moment in time in which James rather heavily questioned why he didn't curse. Could he not get one moment to have a BREAK from all this?! Apparently not. James groaned. Again. He then reached into his pocket and actually put on Simone's Song. Chances were good he'd end up needing it, after all... "I'll take the PD turret."

  You and Tarran head out to find out what the heck is going on, and Hoke, true to his word, closes and locks the door to the cockpit behind you.
   Climbing up into the PD turret is easy, finding out if there's anything different isn't. You haven't actually been up in here before. There's a chair for the gunner, but since the guns aren't active at the moment, the rest of the small room is fairly featureless. It was designed for utility, nothing more. You're somewhat relieved that nothing tried to kill you, but you no longer really know what you're looking for.
  [Observation 14+1] A couple scuffs on the wall catch your eye. On closer inspection they seem trivial. There's probably an access panel to maintenance one of the turret's systems, and the scuffs are just signs of repeated access. Still, some of the marks look recent. You're pretty sure you could remove the panel.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, PD Turret.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 4550/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 7500/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/3, LR 3/3, RR, 3/3, LR 3/3

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -3 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 3/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 0/6
-Lounge 0/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 1/4
-Medical 0/6
 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 16, 2013, 03:50:59 am

"So what is it you need me to do... Boss?"

  Taric winces slightly when you call him Boss, which is a little strange for someone who likes programming computers to call him Lord Sizier. The tic, however, disappears almost instantaneously. "I need you to find and kill Ashley Fey and Harry Nakamuno," he replies simply. "Their crusade to burn the Father out of this place really didn't end with the Father's death. Apparently forcing the base to nuke itself is the only way they're going to be sure he's beaten here, which is a bit of a crimp in my plans. My forces have been harrying them, and they brought down Grey, but.." Taric grimaces in frustration. "My army doesn't improvise that well, and I've been unable to devote my full attention to the matter. My new and improved soldiers aren't ready yet, and you happen to be really good at killing things. Find them, kill them, come back. That isn't too hard, is it?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 21/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 Cal pistol clips (7/7) x2
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Status: Outside Amphitheater

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 16, 2013, 09:25:11 am

Hmm. It could be hiding in maintenance, couldn't it...? James noted how his thoughts of a possible stowaway were of an it. Nor a he, or a she. James supposed Mahdavi did that
to someone. Nevertheless, he tried to pull out the access panel.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 16, 2013, 10:08:27 am

Dom closed her eyes. She had liked Ashley. She hadn't trusted the cyborg girl fully, but she had liked her. Still, the fact of the matter was they were going to detonate the base. That would likely result in the death of her, Taric, and all the people here... and even if they all evacuated far enough away in time, all of the data here would be lost to her. Not to mention the radioactive fallout probably wouldn't be good for New Hensfield nearby. Her life and her search were important to her, and protecting all of these people helped ease her decision. She opened her eyes and focused them on Taric's remaining one.

"Complete destruction, or do you want enough of the cyborgs left to study?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: Draignean on July 16, 2013, 07:56:04 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 16, 2013, 10:08:27 am

"Complete destruction, or do you want enough of the cyborgs left to study?"

  "That's what I love about you, Dominique. You always know the right thing to say," Taric says, beaming at you. "I would prefer having something left to study, it would be a welcome diversion from my work. However, if keeping them intact for study would impair your ability to kill them, just kill them. Their death is worth more than whatever interest I met find in dissecting one. Now, I have some things that I need to get done before I can conquer the worlds. Emily can help you with any questions, necessary directions, et cetera. She's tied to you and should, theoretically, be accessible almost anywhere you go." Taric pats you on the shoulder an winks. At least, you think it's a wink. Kinda hard to tell right now. "Have fun."
   Taric turns and walks off into the complex, losing himself around a corner while you prepare your next move.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 21/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 Cal pistol clips (7/7) x2
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Status: Outside Amphitheater

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 16, 2013, 09:25:11 am

Hmm. It could be hiding in maintenance, couldn't it...? James noted how his thoughts of a possible stowaway were of an it. Nor a he, or a she. James supposed Mahdavi did that
to someone. Nevertheless, he tried to pull out the access panel.

   Considering that this is a ship, not a base, you doubt the maintenance panel is going to lead to anything terribly large. Probably not something large enough to hurt you, anyway.
   Unless, of course, someone stuffed the maintenance compartment full of ants. You try not to think about that option.
   It takes a bit of careful banging, but the panel slides away. It is, as you thought, a small maintenance compartment. It's perhaps eighteen inches deep, a foot tall, and three feet long. Inside are the expected array of lines and cables, each with brightly colored parts that denote replaceable sections. What is not expected is the package that has been hastily secured to the inside of the compartment. The package appears to consist of three ceramic cylinders, bound together in a frame of plastic and metal.
   [Mechanics 17+1] Being a scanner was mostly about keeping people toeing the Technocrat line, but there was a brief course during your training that covered basic counter-terrorism. One of the sections in that course was how to recognize a bomb. This is a bomb. You recognize it. You also recognize a very distinct urge to run in the opposite direction very fast.
   Your head hurts slightly.

 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, PD Turret.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 4550/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 7500/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/3, LR 3/3, RR, 3/3, LR 3/3

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -3 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 3/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 0/6
-Lounge 0/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 1/4
-Medical 0/6
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 16, 2013, 08:14:20 pm

Dom thought as she walked back to her room. "Emily, what kinda resources do I have access to? Can I ask for some suits to back me up or is it gonna be just me and whatever I can get my hands on? And can you track the cyborgs, give me a good place to ambush or cut them off at, that kinda thing?" Once she was in her room, she put on the heaviest armor she had access to and checked to see what weapons she had available there, in addition to anything Emily told her about.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: Powder Miner on July 16, 2013, 08:57:42 pm

Oh God. A bomb. OH GOD. A BOMB. The primal fear and struggling for memories of training prevented James from worrying about the slight headache and its possible meanings.
Instead James, after the briefest moment of hesitation, decided to go with what his training told him on defusing bombs. If training said just to run... well... he would just run.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: The call is coming from inside the ship...
Post by: Draignean on July 16, 2013, 09:34:17 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 16, 2013, 08:14:20 pm

Dom thought as she walked back to her room. "Emily, what kinda resources do I have access to? Can I ask for some suits to back me up or is it gonna be just me and whatever I can get my hands on? And can you track the cyborgs, give me a good place to ambush or cut them off at, that kinda thing?" Once she was in her room, she put on the heaviest armor she had access to and checked to see what weapons she had available there, in addition to anything Emily told her about.

   Emily's reply is immediate, her voice quiet but still easily audible. "You have access to almost all available resources. Your personal armory is located in your room, a stipend of medical supplies has been placed in your washroom. Additional ammunition can be had from the armory. All of the Immortals will respond to your voice commands and obey so long as that command does not violate a direct order on the part of Lord Sizier. No sufficient sample of your handwriting was made available, and thus they will not respond to your written commands." Emily's voice is odd, fading back and then jumping ahead of you as she switches between individual speakers in the hallway. You get used to it on your walk back. "Tracking the intruders is difficult. This is what has been causing Lord Sizier trouble, as the might of his forces cannot be brought to bear on what it cannot find. They are estimated to be somewhere on floor 15, using and amplifying the natural interference from the maintenance subsystems. I can keep you informed of what I learn, but I will be less useful there."
   You re-enter your room, noting that the sheets you were covering yourself with earlier have vanished along with your bed. You must have gotten a cleaning service along with the company room. The drawers that make up your armory are unchanged, and you quickly strap on the heaviest suit of armor available before you take a careful stock of the rest of your gear.

Spoiler: Personal Armory (click to show/hide)

Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35/35 A, 70/70 E, 16lbs)
Edimmu Assault Rifle (20/20 A, 40/40 E, 17lbs)
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Gholam Pulse Rifle (3/3 E, 20lbs)
Basilisk Energy Rifle (10/10 E, 18lbs)

Cerico Shotgun (8/8 A, 16lbs)
Irin Energy Shotgun (6/6 E, 15lbs)

Hellhound Support SMG (30/30 E, 15lbs)
Wolfkin Assault SMG (18/18 A, 15lbs)
Renfield Gauss SMG (30/30 A, 10lbs)

Odei Flechette Pistol (5/5 A, 6lbs)
Cirri Light Pistol (20/20 E, 6lbs)

Combat Blade (7lbs)
Knife x2 (1lb)

Nova Grenade (0.5lbs) x2
Incendiary Grenade (0.5lbs) x2
Concussive Grenade (0.5lbs) x2

.223 Gauss clip (35, 0.4lbs) x5
.308 clip (20, 0.5lbs) x5
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x3
.50 SMG clip (18 0.4lbs) x3
.115 spike pack (30, 0.1lbs) x5
12mm flechette speedloader (5) x3
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x15

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 61/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 40lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply Empty)
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 Cal pistol clips (7/7) x2
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Status: Outside Amphitheater

---

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 16, 2013, 08:57:42 pm

Oh God. A bomb. OH GOD. A BOMB. The primal fear and struggling for memories of training prevented James from worrying about the slight headache and its possible meanings.
Instead James, after the briefest moment of hesitation, decided to go with what his training told him on defusing bombs. If training said just to run... well... he would just run.

   Your training doesn't tell you anything about defusing bombs. It teaches that, in the unlikely event that you find a bomb, you should report it immediately to the Technocrat SDD sector and cordon off the area. Lacking a defusal and disarmament crew, or really the ability to cordon of the area, your training doesn't help you. Running, while it would satisfy the lizard brain desire to get away from the bad scary thing before it go bang-bang, doesn't do you a lot of good when you're trapped on a transport flying through an alien forest at high speed.
   There's a sudden beep, and your heart stops for a moment before you realize it was the intercom. "Well, I've got nothing scary here," Tarran's voice announces, his tone relieved. "At least, nothing has tried to kill me and I don't really see a lot of places for something to hide. You got anything, or should we have Hoke run a diagnostic on the internal sensors?"

 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, PD Turret.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 4550/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 7500/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/3, LR 3/3, RR, 3/3, LR 3/3

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -3 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 3/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 0/6
-Lounge 0/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 1/4
-Medical 0/6
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Powder Miner on July 16, 2013, 10:22:18 pm

James wasted no time in responding. "A bomb! There's a bomb over here! WHAT DO I DO?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 17, 2013, 12:08:38 am

Dominique took a moment to examine the armor and figure out what kind of ammunition it needed. Then she loaded up the rest of the .50 cal ammunition, took the Cerico and the ammo for it, and finally the Artemis and the ammo for that. Then she went in the washroom to look for the promised medical supplies and took two or three ORS if they were available, and a medkit whether or not she found any ORS. "Hey, Emily. What happened to my Fuath chemical gun?" she asked as she went toward the elevator - and also attempted to get two or three Immortals to come with her as she went, under the assumption she passed any.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on July 18, 2013, 01:56:41 am

Okay. It's pretty much 3:00 in the morning, and I've been reading this for the last few days. Finally done, and I want in. First: Questions!
So, villians are still accepted, yes? Second, if I roleplay it well enough and there's a viable reason for it in the backstory, can I pull a Heel-Face Turn? That is all.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on July 18, 2013, 10:21:19 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 16, 2013, 10:22:18 pm

James wasted no time in responding. "A bomb! There's a bomb over here! WHAT DO I DO?!"

   "What the fuck is a bomb doing on the ship!?" Tarran shouts through the intercom after a second of stunned silence. "Do you happen to know anything about disarming bombs?"
   "No, you?"
   "No, I really didn't worry about it after I set them. Fuck! Let me think, just let me think..." There's a long pause where Tarran's near-hyperventilation is the only sound. "Okay, can you move the bomb, throw it off the ship? Does it have a timer or anything?"
   The bomb is welded, albeit hastily, into the compartment. It has no external features. [Luck 3] There's a faint snick from one of the bomb's cylinders.
    Your headache pulses insistently.

 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, PD Turret.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 4550/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 7500/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/3, LR 3/3, RR, 3/3, LR 3/3

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -3 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 3/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 0/6
-Lounge 0/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 1/4
-Medical 0/6
 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 17, 2013, 12:08:38 am

Dominique took a moment to examine the armor and figure out what kind of ammunition it needed. Then she loaded up the rest of the .50 cal ammunition, took the Cerico and the ammo for it, and finally the Artemis and the ammo for that. Then she went in the washroom to look for the promised medical supplies and took two or three ORS if they were available, and a medkit whether or not she found any ORS. "Hey, Emily. What happened to my Fuath chemical gun?" she asked as she went toward the elevator - and also attempted to get two or three Immortals to come with her as she went, under the assumption she passed any.

   The armor's ammunition jack appears to be, with some fiddling, able to accommodate most forms of ammunition. A little experimentation reveals that a feeder cable can be extended and then fitted into the loading mechanism of most weapons. It would probably vary weapon to weapon, but you think it would roughly triple the amount of shots you could put out before reloading. Of course, then you'd need to reload the supply, which would take time.
   After figuring out your armor, you grab two of the familiar guns in the cache; the Artemis and the Cerico. You take the ammunition for them, and a few extra clips for the Abassy, but you don't touch anything else. The only other gun you want is, unfortunately, not present. You ask Emily about it.
   "I'm sorry Mrs. Wakeman, but all available chemical suppression systems are being used to recover the hotlabs," Emily says, making a fairly convincing effort to sound sad.
   Huh. You briefly wonder what in the hotlabs needs to be 'recovered' with showers of burning chemicals. It isn't your problem right now, but it might be troublesome later. You shrug it off and raid the cabinets of your bathroom, looking for the promised medical supplies. They're there, and Taric hasn't been stingy. You take what looks immediately useful.
  Rough and ready, you leave your rooms. [Luck 16] As luck would have it, you pass a pair of Immortals on your way to the elevators. [Diplomacy 17] You give them commands in short sentences and keep them extraordinarily simple, and they obey, following you. It's sort of like what you imagined having a dog would feel like. It's strange, you're better equipped than you've ever been, and you're working for perhaps the shadiest reasons yet. You have no doubt that the end you're working towards is a good one, but you don't think your life is going to end up as a morality story anytime soon.
     The elevator ride with the immortals is a short one, and you exit out onto floor 15 without incident. The elevator hub area that seems characteristic of this type of facility is clean and brightly lit. It doesn't, however, go very far. The hub ends in a pair of thick metal doors painted with a dark brown horizontal stripe with the words "MAINTENANCE WORKERS ONLY BEYOND THIS POINT" emblazoned on it. A single, smaller, door is set into the wall immediately to the right of the double doors. Glowing holographic letters label it maintenance admin.
   [Auto-succeed] If memory serves, which it damn well should considering how long you worked maintenance, admin will contain the surveillance feeds for the rest of the maintenance level. Other than cheap offices and the liquor used to drown the self pitying sorrows of minor Technocrats with wasted lives, you can't think of anything else useful that would be in administration. After the main maintenance door there should be a security checkpoint, then a worker's 'lounge' that will consist of crashbunks and equipment lockers. From there you'll have access to the actual maintenance and red-maintenance areas.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 146/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 40lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply Empty)
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (8/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on July 18, 2013, 10:28:11 pm

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on July 18, 2013, 01:56:41 am

Okay. It's pretty much 3:00 in the morning, and I've been reading this for the last few days. Finally done, and I want in. First: Questions!
So, villians are still accepted, yes? Second, if I roleplay it well enough and there's a viable reason for it in the backstory, can I pull a Heel-Face Turn? That is all.

Yes, villains are allowed in. I need to scale them up a notch, but I cleared the villain waitlist the same time I cleared the regular waitlist. That said, I am very, very reluctant to let villains switch sides.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 18, 2013, 10:52:08 pm

Dom had used the time on the elevator to feed the shotgun shells into the internal loader and attach it to the Cerico. The Artemis was a last resort weapon; she'd sooner have the shotgun for close encounters and save the railgun for if she had to retreat and ambush them down a hallway or something. "You, watch the maintenance doors and fire if anyone other than myself or another Immortal passes through them. You, come with me," she said, delegating a task to each immortal. Hopefully the CCTV monitors will show me where they're at. Hell, maybe if I'm lucky, I'll find a map or something I can use. Might as well just loot the place.

With that in mind, she pushed open the admin door and looked around the room for any and everything helpful.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Powder Miner on July 19, 2013, 10:07:34 am

"It's welded on! Also, I just heard it make a sound!"
It might not save him, but James suddenly found it very prudent to be retreating from the bomb, if not all the way out of the room.
Wait a minute, he thought. If the shadow was gone, could he use active kinetics? And with that, James tried to use active kinetics to either destroy the bomb without blowing it up, or to perhaps put a bubble around the bomb.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Zako on July 19, 2013, 10:39:19 pm

Oh dear... I have a feeling that it might explode from your meddling Powder...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Powder Miner on July 19, 2013, 10:43:06 pm

Hahaha, it probably will.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on July 20, 2013, 11:02:48 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 19, 2013, 10:07:34 am

"It's welded on! Also, I just heard it make a sound!"
It might not save him, but James suddenly found it very prudent to be retreating from the bomb, if not all the way out of the room.
Wait a minute, he thought. If the shadow was gone, could he use active kinetics? And with that, James tried to use active kinetics to either destroy the bomb without blowing it up, or to perhaps put a bubble around the bomb.

   "Goddammit," Tarran growls across the intercom. "I... I have to check something, then I'll talk to Hoke. Keep me apprised." You're surprised at how well he seems to be adapting to the situation. You try to tell yourself that it's because you've all been through worse situations, but you're having some difficulty thinking of any that fit the bill.
   Tarran's silence leaves you alone with the bomb. With no better time, and precious few options, you try to consciously use the abilities Dominique gave you. [A. Kinetics 10+1] It's hard, you've never done it this way before. You feel a... potential, like static electricity on your skin, but you have no idea how to use it. Your headache seems to have vanished, but nothing else seems to be changing. The training that Dominique gave you was supposed to be subconscious, intuitive, but there just doesn't seem to be anything there. A thought strikes you, if your subconscious wasn't subconscious anymore...
   "Dear God, do have any idea how long I've been waiting for you to do that?" Iscariot says from off to your right. He looks exasperated, but he seems as solid and real as anything else in the room. "Now, before you go and kill all of us, you aren't s-"
    Your concentration slips, and the feel of potential on your skin dissipates. Iscariot vanishes mid-sentence, and your headache returns with a renewed vengeance.

 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/240
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, PD Turret.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 4550/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 7500/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/3, LR 3/3, RR, 3/3, LR 3/3

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -3 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 3/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 0/6
-Lounge 0/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 1/4
-Medical 0/6
 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 18, 2013, 10:52:08 pm

Dom had used the time on the elevator to feed the shotgun shells into the internal loader and attach it to the Cerico. The Artemis was a last resort weapon; she'd sooner have the shotgun for close encounters and save the railgun for if she had to retreat and ambush them down a hallway or something. "You, watch the maintenance doors and fire if anyone other than myself or another Immortal passes through them. You, come with me," she said, delegating a task to each immortal. Hopefully the CCTV monitors will show me where they're at. Hell, maybe if I'm lucky, I'll find a map or something I can use. Might as well just loot the place.

With that in mind, she pushed open the admin door and looked around the room for any and everything helpful.

   You order one of the Immortals to watch the door, then enter the administration area with your remaining escort.
  The inside of Administration looks like a battlefield, and not a terribly old one. Two, very dead, immortals are slumped to either side of the entrance, their bodies pierced by multiple cauterized holes wider than your thumb. The walls, ceiling, and floor are burned and gouged from lasers and gunplay, but, for the moment, all is quiet.
   Slowly and carefully, you make your way further into administration. [Observation 5] Most of the stuff in here is useless to you, more so now that the place has been shot to hell. You find more corpses; another immortal, two deadheads, and one of the four-armed robots that tried to kill you in the restaurant. There is, however, a remarkable lack of weapons, ammunition, or useful supplies. Ashley Fey and her team must have taken whatever they thought was useful, or at least disposed of whatever they thought would help their enemy. 
   It's in the observation room that you find the only body you recognize personally. Jordan Grey is slumped against one of the four aging holographic projectors that should be rotating through images of various places within the maintenance level. His bloodied face wears a grim smile, and his Laelaps rifle, ruined by a massive hole through the core, rests in his lap. You can't tell what he did, but the displays that should have been cycling though a dozen different security feeds are now all stuck on a single frame of Ashley's face.
   The control panel that would normally be used to manually take control of the system has been severely damaged by several massive impacts. It flickers fitfully, but you don't think it's alive enough for you to use.

 

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 146/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 40lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Powder Miner on July 20, 2013, 11:11:18 pm

Iscariot! It was Iscariot! Alright, sh*t! That was both bad and good- they weren't gone, after all- but Iscariot had rather steadily proved himself to be useful, but he'd been trying to tell him something, and it'd activated upon usage of active kinetics... an obvious trigger, that James could try to exploit.
James attempts to elicit the same... potential, to allow Iscariot to talk.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2013, 11:49:12 pm

"Fuck." That about summed it up. She didn't trust the immortals to be technically proficient enough to repair and monitor the streams, so she made a 'come on' motion to the one following her and headed back out to collect the other one. "Come on, let's move. You, watch the left. You, watch the right." I'm getting kind of tired of just calling them 'you' all the time... "All right. You, you're Alonso. And you're Basilio. So when I say Alonso, I want you" - she pointed at the one watching the left - "to listen, and when I say Basilio, that's your cue to take orders. If I want you both to do something I'll say so. Got it? Alonso, nod if you understand." She waited. "Basilio, nod if you understand."

Once she had their responses, she opened the doors. "Both of you, let's move. Keep a close eye out, and if you sense anything suspicious, touch my shoulder to get my attention and then point it out to me."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on July 22, 2013, 08:20:37 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 20, 2013, 11:49:12 pm

"Fuck." That about summed it up. She didn't trust the immortals to be technically proficient enough to repair and monitor the streams, so she made a 'come on' motion to the one following her and headed back out to collect the other one. "Come on, let's move. You, watch the left. You, watch the right." I'm getting kind of tired of just calling them 'you' all the time... "All right. You, you're Alonso. And you're Basilio. So when I say Alonso, I want you" - she pointed at the one watching the left - "to listen, and when I say Basilio, that's your cue to take orders. If I want you both to do something I'll say so. Got it? Alonso, nod if you understand." She waited. "Basilio, nod if you understand."

Once she had their responses, she opened the doors. "Both of you, let's move. Keep a close eye out, and if you sense anything suspicious, touch my shoulder to get my attention and then point it out to me."

   You head back the way you came and collect your other immortal. You attempt to name them in order to keep them straight. Surprisingly, they take to it easily, and both of them nod in understanding. It's sort of odd to think of them as having names.
   You haul open the doors to the maintenance floor, and the immortals cover your flanks as you enter. [Luck 1] There are a few things you notice immediately. The first is the fully extended security turret that's hanging from the ceiling at the end of the checkpoint hall. The second is Ashley, standing beneath the turret. She appears to be packing up a set of tools. [Ashley reflex 4] She looks absolutely stunned to see you.
    [Observation 18] The rest of the room is pretty much exactly as you expected it. The security checkpoint is essentially an eight foot wide, twenty foot long corridor with two thin strips of blue glass-like material running the length of each wall.  Under normal circumstances, workers would walk through, be passively scanned, and detained by security in the event of theft, possession of contraband contraband, or system error. Failure to comply would result in the turret being lowered, although, before now, you've never actually seen that happen. You also notice a small panel hanging open on the ceiling immediately to the right of the security turret. It's filled electronics, and, though you're no mechanic, you'd guess they're important.
   Alonso and Basilio tap you on opposite shoulders and point down the hallway. The turret whirs and focuses on Alonso. Ashley opens her mouth in surprise.
   This is going to get hairy.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img51/4139/qj2q.png)
Purple face: Ashley
Green hollow face: Immortal
Gold hollow face: You
T on grey background: Security Turret

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 20, 2013, 11:11:18 pm

James attempts to elicit the same... potential, to allow Iscariot to talk.

    You breathe deeply and focus. It isn't that Dominique's training was completely ineffective, even this much is more than you could do before, but you feel that there's a wealth of information that you're simply missing. [A.Kinetics 19] The feeling of potential swells across your skin again, feeling stronger and more stable this time. Iscariot winks back into being beside you. He seems slightly more irritated than he did last time. [Gather information 14+1] Or, perhaps, simply more scared.
   "Short version," he begins without preamble, obviously intending to get as much out before you lose your grip again. "We aren't strong enough to contain the force of the blast. If you hold on, I'd give us a one in twenty at surviving. If you charge a barrier and let it set, well, it'd be about as effective as covering the bomb in birthday wrap. That is a mark IV, low yield, demolition pack designed for sabotage."
   You frown. Iscariot, formerly being your subconscious, shouldn't know anything that you don't.
   Iscariot notices your confusion and shrugs. "We've got a dead Technocrat Acolyte in our head, I made a point of sorting through what he knew after you disposed of him. The point is that the bomb is designed to be low-enough yield to slip through the ITM sensors, which means that just one or two of these things can't destroy the ship."
   [Luck 13] You glance involuntarily at the bomb. For now, it appears content to sit tight and not explode. 
   The intercom beeps again, and Tarran's voice comes through in rush. "James, I've got another bomb in engineering. Missed it because I wasn't looking for it. We have a serious problem. Hoke has us at a few minutes out from Hensfield, but... I have no idea if we can land before one of these turns us into burning gibs. James, do you think there is a chance, even a tiny one, that we can disarm these things?"
   [Failed Roll not show]

 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, PD Turret.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 4550/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 7500/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/3, LR 3/3, RR, 3/3, LR 3/3

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -3 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 3/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 0/6
-Lounge 0/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 1/4
-Medical 0/6
 

---

Tyrin and Anna

   The settlement of New Hensfield was on fire. A dozen different firefights blazed in different sections of the colony as Technocrat troops clashed with Unchained rebels. The colonists just tried to stay out of the way, but there wasn't a lot of out of the way to be had. The end was here. The Unchained were backed into a corner, and the Technocrats had been dropped off with their equipment by one of the cargo ships that ferried goods to Hensfield and carried its produce away. Neither one could leave, and neither could allow the other to survive.
   Everything had been going well enough before the troops came. The colonists had been naturally suspicious of the "genetic diversity" project, but the Unchained had made themselves dutiful workers on their shifts, and it didn't hurt that they had women like Anna to be the face of the program. Then the Technocrat troops arrived. They'd arrived with the goal of rooting through the population of Hensfield for "unsavory elements". The leaders of the colony, faced with a senior Presbyter, had complied as gracefully as they could. They'd expected to lose a few token souls for detainment and public punishment- the usual drill with that kind of search.
   Unfortunately, the Technocrat force had brought several psionics other than the Presbyter himself, and there was no way for the Unchained to hide everyone mentally or physically. The result was this tiny, but exceedingly concentrated, warzone in the middle of Hensfield.
   Anna and Tyrin had their heads down, crouching behind the shattered remnants of a piece of farming equipment. Things were not going well. The Unchained had more psionics, but they were fragmented, and the Technocracy was better trained, better armed, and they'd brought a gunship with them. It circled under the canopy, harrying the unchained any time they tried to form into a cohesive group. There was at least one psionic on board, and his handiwork had been keeping the unchained psionics from pulling it out of the air. Your people are dying, but you will not go gentle into that good night. You may go, but never gently.
   Bullets slam into the twisted metal of your cover, making both of you duck involuntarily. There's another unchained here with you, but a bullet shattered her leg on the gunship's last pass. She's got a shield over the bleeding, but you have no idea how much help she can actually give you. The Technocrats firing on you are pretty scattered. Their captain caught a Renfield barrage with his throat early in the fight, and his squad has been fairly undisciplined since then.
   There's a building directly to your north, and rubble to your north-east. The Technocrats are holed up behind hastily made, but effective, barricades to your west. For the moment they seem content to pin you down and wait for reinforcements.


 

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (115/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (5/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
Manticore (7/10 A, 6lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Energy Cell (Full) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

 

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/95
Stamina: 105/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (50/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (14/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img824/9457/igas.png)
Green Hollow Face: Unchained Survivor
Teal Face: Technocrat Trooper
(The colors I asked you to pick are the colors of your face)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Zako on July 22, 2013, 11:34:59 pm

Anna was not pleased with the situation. The damn technocrats had unexpectedly taken along a bunch of psionics with them on inspecting the nearby colonies, and it had caught them with their pants down. If she survived, she was going to have to bring this up with her superiors and have someone think up a bunch of emergency plans for this sort of thing. In the meantime, she was going to have to get her fellow unchained out of this situation while trying to avoid that damn gunship.

Not happy in the least.

"Listen! We're going to have to move before that gunship comes back! We can take these bastards, but we've got to do it before either they get reinforcements or the gunship circles back around! As I see it, we have two options: We can either press on these bastards and take them down at close range with a leapfrog manoeuvre using covering fire, or we can take our chances and head inside the nearby building, patch her up and have one of us circle around to flank them with the other stays with her and keeps them occupied!" Anna said to the others over a nearby explosion and gunshots.

"What do you think we should do?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 23, 2013, 03:21:52 am

Shit. The first thing she had to do was close distance. Her shotgun wasn't effective at this range. Although.... maybe she didn't have to get closer. "Both of you, shoot the panel to the right of the turret!" As for herself, she focused on Ashley and attempted to fling her down the hallway toward herself, hopefully to land at her feet where she could finish her with a quick shot from the Cerico.

(20 stamina expended to lift 300 pounds, attempting to throw Ashley six spaces south. Sort of hoping to also get Ashley shot by the turret if it shoots at Basilio but I doubt I'm that lucky. :P Anyway, if allowed, if/after I draw Ashley south I'll attempt to shoot her as well.)

Dom expends 20 stamina to fling Ashley into the turret, then immediately moves three tiles south and one west into cover. Alonso spends his turn aiming at the electronic panel mentioned previously, while Basilio just quickshots it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Powder Miner on July 25, 2013, 07:17:28 pm

"I don't know if we can! Trying to psionically seal it won't work, I know that... but only one or two of these won't destroy the ship, they're low enough yield for that! Ask Hoke if he knows how to disarm bombs!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Tiruin on July 25, 2013, 07:31:52 pm

(I am so editing this post later on. Sorry Draig, busy here with exams :D)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on July 27, 2013, 10:11:42 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on July 25, 2013, 07:31:52 pm

(I am so editing this post later on. Sorry Draig, busy here with exams :D)

Not a problem. As long as it arrives in a somewhat timely* manner, I'm happy enough.

*Somewhat timely is, obviously, a very flexible chronological expression when I use it.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 23, 2013, 03:21:52 am

(20 stamina expended to lift 300 pounds, attempting to throw Ashley six spaces south. Sort of hoping to also get Ashley shot by the turret if it shoots at Basilio but I doubt I'm that lucky. :P Anyway, if allowed, if/after I draw Ashley south I'll attempt to shoot her as well.)

Just as a heads up, I noted that the hallway was only about twenty feet long. Unlike the outdoor tests I was doing with you earlier, one tile does not equal one RI. Twenty feet is spitting distance for any weapon, even shotguns.

Granted, Dominique's impression of Scorpion is bound to be incredible.

I'll probably run you and James tonight or tomorrow. Since only James will intersect with another group anytime soon, I really don't need to worry about timelines just yet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2013, 10:16:06 pm

(Hmm, wait. Can I edit and throw her at the turret instead? Just asking just in case you've already wrote or rolled or something and don't want to change results.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Zako on July 27, 2013, 10:52:43 pm

((I personally would have just ripped the turret off and bashed her over the head with it. But the scorpion impersonation is also cool. Just watch out for those implanted blades of hers...))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Tiruin on July 28, 2013, 10:00:30 am

((Sorry, exams are now over. Stress = going away. Me = free time :D))

"I'm all for taking cover and tending to our wounded, Anna." Tyrin said to his ally as fear and apprehension were waived with the ebb and flow of danger. "They're using suppressive fire; unload an inordinate amount of ammunition until more help arrives. I'm pretty sure they won't rush our position just yet.

"They're uncertain. They've lost their leader, and they're on foreign soil." The man rubbed his gloved hands as he spoke, nervous with his choice. "I say we head to the rubble and entice them in. Could you take my weapons while I tend to our friend here?"

Voting to run for the rubble--tending to our wounded ally Her plan is best!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Zako on July 28, 2013, 12:05:50 pm

"I think we're better off going into that intact building right next to us, so you don't have to move as far with her. It should also hide us from the eyes of the gunship better and provide more cover if it tries something anyway." Anna replied as she thought about the situation again before making up her mind.

"Ok, here's what we do: You take her and on my mark, you both move as quickly as possible into the building next to us while I provide cover fire. Then, once your inside, you both cover me as I make my dash to join you. Once we're together again, you patch her up while I watch our backs and then we'll both cover you and serve as a distraction as you circle around into the rubble to flank these guys with your ALR. If they decide to turn their attention to you, you take cover and keep them distracted while I close in and we'll get them on two fronts."

Anna then turns to the wounded unchained next to her.

"Listen, as soon as he makes his move through the rubble, I want you to see if you can pull away their cover and expose them when Tyrin attacks. I'll tell you when to give it a go, so be ready, alright? Now get ready to move when I say!"

Follow the plan. Count down from 3 and while I'm counting down, hit the middle guy with a level 5 surge with a -1 modifier, and then give covering fire with my Renfield towards the closest trooper as Tyrin and the injured Unchained make a run for it. Then when they start shooting, sprint over to join them in the building.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on July 28, 2013, 11:49:04 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 27, 2013, 10:16:06 pm

(Hmm, wait. Can I edit and throw her at the turret instead? Just asking just in case you've already wrote or rolled or something and don't want to change results.)

Yeah, easy. I'll just have to erase ALL OF THE WORK I'VE DONE ON YOUR TURN. Which is none. Sorry. There was Shadowrun.

You wanna just bash her into it, or are you trying to use her body to block the barrels of the turret? Also, are you still shooting in the same round?

Quote from: Zako on July 27, 2013, 10:52:43 pm

((I personally would have just ripped the turret off and bashed her over the head with it.

Dom can push out 1800 lbs max. That would certainly be enough to slew the turret around or bend a barrel, but I'm not sure if its quite enough to rip a weapon emplacement off its hardpoint.

The backlash REALLY wouldn't be worth it though.


I should be finishing your turns tomorrow after work. I like your use of tactics, it makes me happy.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 29, 2013, 04:21:00 am

(If it's possible to do both - that is, fling her into the turret in such a manner that her body temporarily blocks the barrels - then I'll do so, otherwise I'm just throwing her at it. And I decided to take cover instead.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on July 29, 2013, 11:45:03 pm

Anna Witheld and Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Zako on July 28, 2013, 12:05:50 pm

Follow the plan. Count down from 3 and while I'm counting down, hit the middle guy with a level 5 surge with a -1 modifier, and then give covering fire with my Renfield towards the closest trooper as Tyrin and the injured Unchained make a run for it. Then when they start shooting, sprint over to join them in the building.

Quote from: Tiruin on July 28, 2013, 10:00:30 am

Her plan is best!

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tyrin: 19+3-3 = 19 (Locked Behind Anna and Jenna)
Anna: 18+6-1 = 23

Jenna: 31+6-2 = 35 (Locked Behind Tyrin)

Trooper 1: 62+3-3 = 62
Trooper 2: 78+3-3 = 78
Sharpshooter 1: 68+6-3 = 71

   The Trooper crouching down in the rubble fires off another quick burst into the broken wreck that the Unchained are taking shelter behind. [Quickshot 22-3] [Fire Control 2-3, only initial round hits] [Finesse Vs Jenna Soak 14, Critical not confirmed] A luck shot punches Jenna in the back, [Armor -6, HP -5 (2 negated)] inflicting minimal damage before skipping off her armor.
   Far in the back, the sharpshooter fires a pair of bullets into the ruined hulk, aiming loosely at the uninjured woman. [Quickshot 9-3-1+1] [Quickshot 18-3-1+1] The second bullet connects, [Armor -5, HP -7 (1 negated)] glancing across the light weave of the stealth suit and grazing the flesh.
   The nearest trooper, not caring to conserve ammo, drops the rest of his clip in a full auto burst. [Fire control 9-6] Sparks fly and the barricade around Tyrin and Anna rings with the sound of gunfire, but nothing gets through.
   When the hideous sound of metal on super-sonic metal is over, Anna starts her count and seeks out one of the Troopers with her mind. The mix of gloating arrogance and tempered fear makes the Trooper who just shot Jenna stand out like a beacon. She adds a little something to his emotional cocktail. [A. Empathetics 21-1-1+1, 2 effects (19 Unconsciousness, 21 double effect {pain + nothing}] [Control 8+1, no refund] (Stamina -25) (Trooper 2 Stamina -20) The Technocrat's consciousness shudders as energy without direction flows in. He lets out a choked off scream, and suddenly his mind darkens, shutting down to protect itself from the assault. He won't be getting back up quickly. Anna finishes her count, and attempts to lay down suppressive fire on the only Technocrat she can conceivably hit with her Renfield. [19-1-1-1-3] [Fire Control  9-1-1-1-3] (Trooper 1 Armor -2 (4  Negated) She succeeds in making the man duck, but little else.
   The instant Anna pops up to shoot the near Technocrat, Tyrin helps Jenna haul herself up, and the two of them perform a three legged sprint to the cover of the building to the north. [Mobility 15 + Jenna Mobility 11+1-4 / 2 = (Luck 10) 11] Jenna tried. For a tired soldier with a broken leg, she did a great job, but she's not fast enough. Stuck supporting Jenna, Tyrin ends up caught helplessly exposed midway between Anna and the building.

Spoiler:  Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Armor: 96/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (0A 0E)
Status: Fine, behind partially flaming barricade. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks)
Ranges,
8 RI to All

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 65/70
Stamina: 50/70 (-20 [3])
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (15A 15E)
Status: Unconscious [3], prone behind rubble barricade (Light cover +4 defense against incoming ranged, can't attack)
Ranges,
17 RI to All

Technocrat Sharpshooter 1
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (12/15
Status: Fine, behind barricade, in shooters nest. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged)
Ranges,
20 RI to All

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Jenna, Unchained Psionic
Health: 30/65
Stamina: 41/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (20/30 E)
Status: Broken Leg (-4 to mobility)
Ranges,
<= 1 to Anna and Tyrin

 

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (115/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (5/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
Manticore (7/10 A, 6lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Energy Cell (Full) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

 

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 89/95
Stamina: 84/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (45/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (14/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Barricade. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6807/vdvz.png)

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 23, 2013, 03:21:52 am

Dom expends 20 stamina to fling Ashley into the turret, then immediately moves three tiles south and one west into cover. Alonso spends his turn aiming at the electronic panel mentioned previously, while Basilio just quickshots it.

Spoiler:  Initiative (click to show/hide)

Dominique 95+3-8 =90

Alonso +9-1 = 11
Basilo +9-1 = 21

Ashley +7-3 = 80
Turret +5-0 = 43

   Shouting orders to your Immortals, you prepare to send Ashley flying. [A. Kinetics 10+2-1-1 (Luck 7) failed, 1/3rd power.] (-20 Stamina) You rush through your psionic throw, and, in a manner of speaking, you miss. You stagger Ashley slightly, but the reduced force of your telekinesis isn't nearly enough to get her into the air. [Mobility 1-1 (Bonuses Negated) You turn to retreat to cover just as Alonso raises his rifle to shoulder. Unfortunately, this puts the rifle directly in line with your throat. The momentum of your heavy armor prevents you from stopping in time, and you clothesline yourself on the Immortal's assault rifle.
   This, you think as you stare dazedly at the ceiling, does not bode well.
    Ashley takes one more surprised look at Dom, then bails. [Mobility  7+1] She's a little slow with her tools, but she has the advantage of being right next to the door. She's out and gone before the gunfire even starts.
    The Security turret, with an inordinate amount of inanimate happiness, opens fire for the first time in its operational lifetime. [Fire Control 21+2, 45% of 50 projectiles hit] Alonso and Basilio, standing upright in the middle of corridor, take the worst of it. (Alonso Armor -6, -7, -2, -3, -4, -1, -8, -4, -5, -2 (42 total, 60 negated)) (Basilio Armor -2, -9, -2, -0, -6, -5, -10, -10, -9, -7 (60 total, 60 Negated)) You however, are protected both by the armored bodies of the Immortals and by your unintentional horizontal position. (Dom Armor -7, -6 (13 total, 18 negated)) He may be insane, incapable of normal interaction, and weird, but Taric certainly didn't skimp when he got you armor. You hardly feel the impacts from within your polymer shell.
    Alonso and Basilio are clearly injured, their armored skins oozing syrupy blood, but they pay the wounds no mind. Alonso focuses carefully on the open panel, and Basilio opens fire. [Quickshot 14-3 (Luck 21)] [Fire Control 20-3] All three .308 hybrid slugs slam into the panel. (Turret Core HP -19, -17 -17 (53 total)) The panel sparks and smoke pours out. The turret jerks spasmodically, but it still seems to hang on to functionality.

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (17/20 A 37/40 E)
Status: Fine
Ranges
3 RI to Turret

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 108/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (20/20 A 40/40 E)
Status: Fine, aimed on open Turret Panel
Ranges
3 RI to Turret

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

Ceiling Turret
Health: 22/75
Charge: 100/100
Armor: 200/200
Weapon: Twin Anti-personnel Auto-cannon (Connected to feeder)
Status: Heavily Damaged (-2 to all rolls)
Ranges
3 RI to all

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 109/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [7, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 25, 2013, 07:17:28 pm

"I don't know if we can! Trying to psionically seal it won't work, I know that... but only one or two of these won't destroy the ship, they're low enough yield for that! Ask Hoke if he knows how to disarm bombs!"

  There's a pause from Tarran's end. "Where the hell did you learn about bombs? Actually, nevermind. I don't give a fuck right now.  I already asked Hoke about the bombs," Tarran says hurriedly. "He doesn't know how to disarm them either. If you're absolutely certain that these two won't destroy the ship then..."
    [Luck 3] The second cylinder of the bomb clicks. You have a feeling you don't want to be nearby when the third cylinder goes, low-yield or no.
   "What if we just left the damn things in? We might lose some functionality, [Tarran Intuition 16] but if two won't...  two. Merciful God. I need to talk to Hoke."
    The intercom cuts out for a very long fifteen seconds before Tarran's voice comes back over. "James, disarm that thing or get out. You remember how we said that there were multiple transmission destinations in unreachable areas of the ship? Hoke logged thirteen contacts in places that can only be accessed through exterior ports. If they're all bombs... Fuck. Disarm yours and you'll be in one of the cleanest areas of the ship, everywhere else is gambling odds only."
    Iscariot coughs and his image turns a little green. "Fifteen total bombs would cause... problems."

 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 88/88
Stamina: 100/100
Carried weight: 111/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 50/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Status: The Virtue, PD Turret.

Spoiler: Silver Seraph Model V, "Virtue" (click to show/hide)

Crew Required: 2 For optimal performance, 0 for basic performance.
- 1 Pilot
- 1 Gunner
Special: Advanced on-board systems can handle piloting when necessary, as well as automatically optimizing power levels through the ship.

Total Current Armor: 4550/5000
-Left front VTOL Engine: 389/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 368/500
-Left rear VTOL Engine: 427/500
-Right front VTOL Engine: 418/500
-Cockpit: 1000/1000
-Dining/lounge: 500/500
-Passenger rooms: 750/750
-Primary Engine and reactor: 698/750

Total Current Shielding: 7500/7500
-Front VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Rear VTOL engine pair: 1500/1500
-Cockpit: 1500/1500
-Dining/lounge: 1000/1000
-Passenger rooms: 1000/1000
-Primary Engine and reactor: 1000/1000
All: Regenerates 100 points per turn.

Reactor Type
-Anti-matter paired fission. (Running Hot.)

Weapons: Non-existent

Defenses: Ablative armor sheets, Stormcrow defensive lattice, Trident point defense turrets, Electromagnetic countermeasures, Thermal countermeasures, RADAR and LADAR absorbent armor, .50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon PD turret.

-Ablative armor over main engine, passenger rooms, dining and lounge, and cockpit. -25% damage from ballistics.

-Stormcrow Defensive lattice over main engine, cockpit, and all VTOL engines. -10% damage from energy weapons.

-Trident point defense turrets (2 pair), one PD turret on each VTOL engine, can block 1 small incoming object each per turn, stores 3 shots each, each pair regenerates 1 shot per turn.
--RF 3/3, LR 3/3, RR, 3/3, LR 3/3

-Electromagnetic countermeasures, 10 charged chaff packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-Thermal countermeasures, 10 Cluster flare packs in both VTOL engine pairs.

-RA(LA)DAR absorbent armor, -3 to be detected on general sweeps, ineffective against specific sweeps.

-.50 WoS manned Quad-Autocannon turret, sits over reactor, manned Point defense autocannon.
 
Rooms
-Cockpit, front of craft.
-Lounge, behind cockpit, left side.
-Dining, behind cockpit, right side.
-Lavish Rooms, down both sides, behind lounge and dining.
-Medical, behind rooms, over engineering.
-Engineering, behind rooms, below medical.
-Point defense turret, above reactor behind engineering and medical.

Passenger Capacity: 3/36 Maximum
-Lavish Rooms 0/6
-Lounge 0/8
-Dining 0/8
-Point defense turret 1/1
-Cockpit 1/3
-Engineering 1/4
-Medical 0/6
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Zako on July 30, 2013, 02:16:12 am

Keep supressing Trooper 1! Follow the plan!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 30, 2013, 01:20:00 pm

"Well, fuck. Both of you, fire at that damn panel!" Dom ordered as she drew her Abassy, figuring the laser sight would help her aim as she took a quick shot at the panel herself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Tiruin on July 30, 2013, 11:21:53 pm

Go plan, Go! Follow! Follow! Follow! Get to the location!

Talk to Jenna, try to aid her to move faster.



((Sorry for the generalism, still reading up on everything in the wiki. :) ))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on July 31, 2013, 10:57:10 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on July 30, 2013, 11:21:53 pm

((Sorry for the generalism, still reading up on everything in the wiki. :) ))

Oh good, just remember that it's 90% non-existent, riddled with problems, and has been partially invalid since I updated to a d22. That said, I'm sure it'll be useful.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Powder Miner on August 02, 2013, 07:51:34 pm

James doesn't pause at this news, not having the time. However, he does scream "Fuck!" because really, this is a situation that deserves it, if nothing else does. That said, he does get moving. "Oh God, fifteen fucking bombs?!" as he ran out of the room. Then he started talking on his radio, as he ran. "Oh, god, fifteen bombs are going to fuck us! Um, UM! Tarran, get to the cockpit, I guess, I'm going to look for something to bail with!" And with that, James ran through the ship, looking for parachutes or fall dispersion shields or something to get out of the ship with, shouting a hurried prayer as he does so. "Father, who art in heaven, merciful God, let us find a way to not perish with the bombs, aid us in our escape from death- deliver us from evil, I beg of you. I beg of you!"

Look for things to safely exit the ship from, preferably three of them -one for me, one for Tarran, and one for Hoke- and get to the cockpit. Failing finding things, try to make the cockpit as able to survive the bombing and inevitable... problems as possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Guns, lots of guns
Post by: Draignean on August 04, 2013, 03:11:53 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 30, 2013, 01:20:00 pm

"Well, fuck. Both of you, fire at that damn panel!" Dom ordered as she drew her Abassy, figuring the laser sight would help her aim as she took a quick shot at the panel herself.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Dominique 71+3-8 =66

Alonso 51+9-1 = 59
Basilo 52+9-1 = 60

Turret 32+5-0 = 37

   You fire at the turret's panel from prone, [Quickshot 15+1] striking squarely. (Turret Core -21*0.5=-31. Target Killed) The panel emits a spark the size of your fist, and the turret grinds to a halt. The machine twitches fitfully, but it seems to have been rendered impotent.
   Alonso and Basilio both make absolutely sure of this by following your orders to the letter, both of them dumping iron into the panel. The turret remains dead.
   
   Ashley got away, but she couldn't have gone far... [Roll not shown] You might be able to catch her with a quick press.

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine
Ranges
<=1 to Dom

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 108/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (17/20 A 37/40 E)
Status: Fine, aimed on open Turret Panel
Ranges
<=1 to Dom

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 109/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img832/7314/xha.png)

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 02, 2013, 07:51:34 pm

Look for things to safely exit the ship from, preferably three of them -one for me, one for Tarran, and one for Hoke- and get to the cockpit. Failing finding things, try to make the cockpit as able to survive the bombing and inevitable... problems as possible.

   You yell at Tarran to get to the cockpit, then you flee from the bomb, cursing. You don't curse particularly well, but it's not something you've given yourself much opportunity to practice. [Observation 11] [Luck 14] You ransack the ship on your way up to Hoke, looking for anything useful for bailing out of a moving transport.
    As luck would have it, there actually is an emergency supplies locker in the lounge area. [Luck 1] Your hand touches the handle at the same moment the bombs detonate. [Soak 5] The ship lurches, and the artificial gravity lurches in the opposite direction. For a split second, you're hovering in the air, watching as an explosion eats a hole in the side of the lounge. Then your skull hits the ceiling. (Shield -10,  Armor -10, HP -14, Stamina -36 (6 negated))

_{"We're going to die, aren't we?"
"Probably."
"Why? This wasn't even our fault? It's not fair!"
"Ha. You're more like him than I am in some ways. I don't believe God plays fair."
"...I don't want to die."
"Technically, neither of us were ever alive."}

   You blink at the ceiling of the lounge. It's hard to make your eyes focus. The wind and smoke keeps bringing tears to your eyes. You cough and sit up, trying to remember what you were doing. You needed... something to... something to fall a long way with. Because... because there was a problem with the ship.
   Your arms move sluggishly, and your vision blurs sickeningly whenever you move your head, but you're able to push yourself upright. The lounge is mostly intact, but all the furniture is gone, the power needed to make them diverted elsewhere. Acrid smoke filters in from shears in the walls in the floor. There's a hole in the opposite side of the lounge, and the ship's shields cover it only tenuously. It hurts your head to look at the scenery flying by. The shields flicker, and you stagger as a blast of wind cuts through the lounge. The door of the emergency locker bangs open and shut in the wind, and your mind slides woozily back onto track. Drop suits, impact gel something to... fall in...
    Most of the contents of locker seem to have gone flying when the explosions ripped the ship more than a dozen new holes. A quick, and very wobbly, search of the area turns up a pair of intact suits. They're heavy, and your befuddled mind is having trouble figuring out how to get one on, but you're certain these are what you were looking for. Now if you can just remember what you were trying to do... where you were trying to go...

(Severe concussion, -3 to any physically or mentally taxing endeavors, can save next round)
(Emergency VIP Drop Suit x2 added)   

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/88
Stamina: 64/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 40/50 (40/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35) x2
Status: The Virtue, lounge. Severe Concussion, next save [1].

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on July 30, 2013, 02:16:12 am

Keep supressing Trooper 1! Follow the plan!

Quote from: Tiruin on July 30, 2013, 11:21:53 pm

Go plan, Go! Follow! Follow! Follow! Get to the location!

Talk to Jenna, try to aid her to move faster.

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

Tyrin: 82+3-3 = 82 (Locked Behind Anna)
Anna: 22+6-1 = 27

Jenna: 62+6-2 = 66 (Locked Behind Tyrin)

Trooper 1: 26+3-3 = 26
Trooper 2: 76+3-3 = 76
Sharpshooter 1: 89+6-3 = 92

   The sharpshooter, trying to keep Tyrin and Jenna in the open as long as possible, takes a quick shot at Tyrin's knee. [Quickshot 18-3-1] The bullet strikes. (Tyrin Armor -22) [Tyrin Soak 8+5] Tyrin's armor holds, and the bullet deals no more damage than a small bruise.
 [Trooper 2 Soak 8]
   Tyrin shrugs off the bullet and hustles Jenna inside the building. [Mobility 19 + Jenna Mobility 18+1-4/2 = 17] Jenna gives a final burst of effort on her one good leg, Tyrin half-carrying her the rest of their staggering run to shelter. They crash through the doors of the building, and find that they are not alone. At least a dozen colonists are huddled here. Several of them are armed, but they don't open fire immediately. They look terrified, but still reasonably in control. Jenna collapses by the door of the building, positioning herself so she can still take shots at the nearest trooper. "Take care of them," she says through gritted teeth, jerking her head to the colonists. "I've got Anna."
    The unchained psionic may have a broken leg, but her gun arm is just fine. Her hellhound is a solid weapon at this range, and she burns a spread across the nearby trooper's position. [Quickshot 15-3-1] [Luck 18] [1 full power, 3 -1 power, 1 -2 power] (Technocrat Armor -6, -2, -10, -3, -6 (20 negated)]
    Jenna signals to Anna, indicating that she's ready for her to move. Anna, sticking to the plan, sprints out of cover and heads to the building. [Mobility 22+1] She moves almost inhumanly fast, crossing the distance before the sharpshooter or the still smoking trooper can react.
     The near trooper hunches down further behind his barricade and reloads his assault rifle.

((Anna has a free -1 action at the start of next round, essentially an extra action you get this round from high mobility.))

Spoiler:  Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: 70/70
Stamina: 70/70
Armor: 69/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine, behind partially flaming barricade. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks)
Ranges,
Obstructed, Tyrin and Anna
9 to Jenna

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 65/70
Stamina: 30/70 (-20 [2])
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (15A 15E)
Status: Unconscious [2], prone behind rubble barricade (Light cover +4 defense against incoming ranged, can't attack)
Ranges,
Obstructed, All

Technocrat Sharpshooter 1
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Status: Fine, behind barricade, in shooters nest. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged)
Ranges,
Obstructed, Tyrin and Anna
21 to Jenna

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Jenna, Unchained Psionic
Health: 30/65
Stamina: 41/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (15/30 E)
Status: Broken Leg (-4 to mobility), Wall corner. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks)
Ranges,
<= 1 to Anna
2 to Tyrin

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (115/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (5/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
Manticore (7/10 A, 6lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Energy Cell (Full) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 89/95
Stamina: 84/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (45/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (14/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img38/6960/2lvo.png)
Grey Hollow face: Colonist
Red Hollow face: Armed Colonist
Teal Face: Technocrat Trooper

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Zako on August 04, 2013, 09:58:41 pm

Anna nodded her thanks to Jenna as she switched out for her longer ranged light rifle. "Ok, this is better. Tyrin, you patch her up. I'm going to check the other side of the building. We're doing good so far, so keep it up!"

Switch to the light rifle, move over to the other end of the building and peek out the windows and doors to get a look outside. Then have a quick talk to the colonists to ask them how they're holding up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 05, 2013, 12:01:36 am

"Gggh... head... fuck... head... why is everything so... what..." James made an extremely painful sound as he attempted to dig up his memories. "Suits... it... suits... where... who... C-COCKPIT!... others, cockpit... something with suits... can't remember... got... get suits and cockpit. Maybe... ggh... the others can... help?" James steadies his thoughts for a bit, not very successfully, but eventually he settles on dragging the suits to the cockpit. The others could figure out what was going on and help him, right...?

James attempts to drag the suits to the cockpit and get the others to help.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: wolfchild on August 05, 2013, 05:48:37 am

Gah, sorry for the long absence from the forums, actually haven't caught up on this, saw it was still running and wanted to apologize, i assume you gave my place to someone else and i understand.

Now that the random rant is over, just want to say that I didn't mean to leave the forums for this long, real life just reared up and bit me and I'm glad you are all still alive

P.S. if my character is dead can I spill the beans about her and her group?

PPS. Just want to say that even though the board completely slipped my mind for ages, I never turned off the option that any pm gets sent to my email, so if you HAD of pmed me I woulda gotten back in faster, I am pretty sure that I said to pm me if I was late for a turn somewhere back there.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on August 05, 2013, 08:39:01 am

Quote from: wolfchild on August 05, 2013, 05:48:37 am

Now that the random rant is over, just want to say that I didn't mean to leave the forums for this long, real life just reared up and bit me and I'm glad you are all still alive

Believe me, I can sympathize. I bear you no ill will for it, I just looked at your activity dates and cut you out.

I didn't give your place to someone else, not exactly. Dominique is attempting to kill you, but you're still alive. I have your stats on call from the wiki, so there really isn't any reason why you couldn't come back in. Dominique may slaughter you, but if you want to get back in, PM me and I'll send the details to you.

I believe you phased out pretty early on the second floor, so this (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg4380165;topicseen#msg4380165) might also be helpful.

Quote from: wolfchild on August 05, 2013, 05:48:37 am

PPS. Just want to say that even though the board completely slipped my mind for ages, I never turned off the option that any pm gets sent to my email, so if you HAD of pmed me I woulda gotten back in faster, I am pretty sure that I said to pm me if I was late for a turn somewhere back there.

Now, here my face is red. Because I thought I had already sent this PM to all players who were listed prior to my disappearance. On closer inspection, however, it seems it never left my drafts folder. Sorry about that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2013, 10:30:53 am

(Dom's only attempting to kill Ashley since the cyborg is trying to blow the place up. :P)

Dom quickly got to her feet and holstered her Abassy in favor of the shotgun once more. "All right both of you, let's go! After her!" she yelled to the immortals as she took the lead, moving to follow Ashley before she could get far enough to set another trap.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Tiruin on August 05, 2013, 10:31:45 pm

Commence phase 2 of plan Anna.

Patch up the wounded (perhaps ask aid from the colonists here) and try to diplomatically convince the people on a shift in plans.

"Anna, hows about a shift in your plan. We've got others around--and while I wouldn't want them to get hurt, we'll need their aid."

Tyrin turned towards the people. "We need help. Who's your leader?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Zako on August 06, 2013, 12:24:02 am

"What have you got in mind? I'm open to ideas!" Anna called over her shoulder as she moved towards the other side of the building.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Tiruin on August 06, 2013, 12:34:17 am

"Rally the colonists. After I patch Jenny up, we move to the ruins and entice them closer.

"They don't know there are people in here or they'd be firing on the house. We move them closer, and that's when the rest of you attack their blind spot." Tyrin wondered if the medical kit had anything to immobilize Jenny's leg. Broken leg. Needs to set still; impossible in this situation, or at least improvise something for Jenny to move with. "They're on our turf anyway. Either way, we'll show them what us colonists can do."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Zako on August 06, 2013, 02:47:24 am

"So, let me get this straight... You want to attack the armoured technocrat troopers that have automatic weapons, with a bunch of unarmoured and unarmed colonists?" Anna said incredulously.

"Oh, and technically, this IS the technocrat's turf. Just thought you should know that."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Tiruin on August 06, 2013, 04:34:54 am

"And technically, these people here live on their turf. Do you see Technocrats caring if we're here? Even when we didn't lay a hand on the colonists?"

Tyrin put away what he was holding for the moment to address the situation. "You are one of the heads of the operation here, and you know that's a fact. Vigilance pays off, and innocents are caught in the collateral. From what I gather, we're facing nearly half a squad's value in firepower and men, and we've got the upper hand at least.

"You saw what happened to the leaders of this place. Despite complying to their best manners, all this happened. What we face is a leaderless sortie of men, and we must take this opportunity--excuse my offense to the colonists--and technically, some of them are armed." Tyrin ended with emphasis. While this wasn't in his intention to be assertive, the moment deserved quick thinking and action.

Whether this was a good idea or not, Tyrin acted on what he felt at the moment and looked back at his ally for her response.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Zako on August 06, 2013, 10:36:55 am

Anna was troubled and felt herself being pulled in two different directions. This wasn't the colonist's fight (being that the unchained were responsible for this mess) in the first place, but even if they didn't fight, there was little reason that she could see that the technocrats wouldn't care for them too much for harbouring them before they arrived...

"Alright, ask them if there's any willing to fight while you work, but don't press them too hard. We could use the help and the technocrats won't have much sympathy for them for harbouring us in the first place.

I just hope this doesn't come back to bite us in the ass later..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Tiruin on August 06, 2013, 01:30:53 pm

"Of course it won't bite us in the ass. It'll bite us in the face, where we can see it. Because I'm darn sure we'll be able to see it."

Tyrin faced the colonists, halfway between preparing a splint and steadied his voice, taking a deep breath. "Since any of you haven't fired upon us, I'd first like to say 'Thank you'. Second, I'd like to add the fact that none of you ever harbored us, and it was all in our fault to have implicated you, your families and your property. Third, the technocrats are out for blood and I'm pretty sure they'll just kill us all given the last hour of events." ...No, not bait. "And last, we won't press you for anything but any help you could render is well good and great."

He turned his attention back to treating Jenna while looking at Anna's response, having said all he wished in less then ten seconds.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2013, 09:15:18 pm

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Tiruin on August 06, 2013, 01:30:53 pm

"Of course it won't bite us in the ass. It'll bite us in the face, where we can see it. Because I'm darn sure we'll be able to see it."

Tyrin faced the colonists, halfway between preparing a splint and steadied his voice, taking a deep breath. "Since any of you haven't fired upon us, I'd first like to say 'Thank you'. Second, I'd like to add the fact that none of you ever harbored us, and it was all in our fault to have implicated you, your families and your property. Third, the technocrats are out for blood and I'm pretty sure they'll just kill us all given the last hour of events." ...No, not bait. "And last, we won't press you for anything but any help you could render is well good and great."

He turned his attention back to treating Jenna while looking at Anna's response, having said all he wished in less then ten seconds.

Quote from: Zako on August 04, 2013, 09:58:41 pm

Switch to the light rifle, move over to the other end of the building and peek out the windows and doors to get a look outside. Then have a quick talk to the colonists to ask them how they're holding up.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tyrin: 53+3-3 = 53
Anna: 11+6-1 = 16

Jenna: 58+6-2 = 62

Trooper 1: 13+3-3 = 13
Trooper 2: 82+3-3 = 82
Sharpshooter 1: 34+6-3 = 47

   [Trooper 2 Soak 16] (Pain Negated, can wake up next round)
    Jenna keeps burning the near trooper, [Quickshot 15-3, 1 shot at full power, 3 shots at -1 power, 1 shot at -2 power] continuing to pummel him with pulse lasers. (Armor -14, -11, -9, -7, -6.  HP -2, -2 [15 negated]) The trooper cries out in pain and surprise as his armor steadily burns away. He's not hurt badly, but he's certainly frightened.
   [Tyrin 18, 6+1, 19, 22, 12. 78/75. Operation complete. Bone is field set. Jenna HP +20] Tyrin divides his attention between Jenna and the colonists, doing basic triage on her immediately treatable injuries while simultaneously talking to the colonists. [Diplomacy 10+1] He doesn't say what the colonists expect, but he doesn't exactly say anything particularly forceful.  He sounds like he's apologizing, which, in the middle of a firefight, isn't great timing.
   The colonists mutter in general, but only one of them speaks directly back to Tyrin. "You're in way over your head, kid. Don't thank me for not shooting you, the only reason I haven't is that I have a feeling you'd kill several of us before we put you down, and I'm not willing to risk that." The colonist's voice is rocky and dead cold. To punctuate his statement, he keeps an early model Abassy pointed steadily at Tyrin's head. "As you said, this is your fault, and I'm not hearing anything even close to reason for giving you help. I think you and yours should get out, or we may be forced to make this bloody."
   His quarry out of range and entrenched, the Technocrat sharpshooter starts actively calling in reinforcements. [Hidden Roll]
   Anna presses forwards to look at the other side of the room, and the colonists react immediately. The armed colonists scramble behind cover, every gun turning to point at Anna's chest. "Stop! One more step and we start putting holes in things," the leader of the colonists growls.
    The unarmed colonists press themselves into the corner, out of the way of the fighting. [Anna Observation 16] For the first time, Anna looked at the colonists as something other than numbers with and without guns. There are two older men and two older women, all four in their early middle years. The other nine are all young, from older teenagers to a young girl who couldn't be more than six. The older men are both armed, as is one of the older women, a boy about Tyrin's age who looks to be the speaker's son, and a girl of about fifteen. Taken together, the family resemblance within the two groups is striking. This isn't just a group of colonists who took shelter together, this is a pair of families you have cornered.
    The near trooper [Morale 14+2, no flee] continues to run full-auto, aiming loosely at the door where Jenna is taking cover. There are certainly benefits to technocrat resources, like not having to care about ammo. [Fire Control 14+1-6] Ferric slugs ricochet crazily, and a few lucky bounces clip Jenna and force Tyrin to duck and cover. (Armor -5, -4. HP -10, -4 [2 negated])

((Consider yourself in semi-free dialogue with the colonists. You probably can't discuss the moral dilemmas of 23rd century man, but don't feel too constrained by time.))

Spoiler:  Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: 66/70
Stamina: 70/70
Armor: 22/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (10A 45E)
Status: Fine, behind partially flaming barricade. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks). Scared.
Ranges,
Obstructed, Tyrin and Anna
9 to Jenna

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 55/70
Stamina: 20/70
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (15A 15E)
Status: Unconscious. Prone behind rubble barricade (Light cover +4 defense against incoming ranged, can't attack)
Ranges,
Obstructed, All

Technocrat Sharpshooter 1
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Status: Fine, behind barricade, in shooters nest. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged)
Ranges,
Obstructed, Tyrin and Anna
21 to Jenna

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Jenna, Unchained Psionic
Health: 36/65
Stamina: 42/70
Armor: 17/65
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (10/30 E)
Status: Broken Leg -Field set- (-2 to mobility), Wall corner. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks)
Ranges,
<= 1 to Anna
2 to Tyrin

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (115/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (5/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
Manticore (7/10 A, 6lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Energy Cell (Full) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 89/95
Stamina: 84/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (45/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (14/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 05, 2013, 10:30:53 am

Dom quickly got to her feet and holstered her Abassy in favor of the shotgun once more. "All right both of you, let's go! After her!" she yelled to the immortals as she took the lead, moving to follow Ashley before she could get far enough to set another trap.

   You haul yourself up and rally the immortals into a quick charge. You dodge around the smoking turret and burst through the doors into the maintenance 'lounge'. It's pretty much what you expected. Twenty five double stacked crash bunks occupy most of the floor space, and lockers occupy all of the wall space not given over to the room's three other exits. Two of them are standard manual lock maintenance doors, labeled for sections A and B respectively. The third exit door is pass-coded and features the familiar pair of crimson stripes that denote red maintenance. [Hidden Roll]
   There doesn't seem to be any trace of Ashley, but the door to the red maintenance sector hasn't been shut fully. The reflexes of your old life beg you to close it.   

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 109/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 05, 2013, 12:01:36 am

James attempts to drag the suits to the cockpit and get the others to help.

  [Soak 9+1, failed. New attempt next round] Your head pulses in time with the floor's lurching motion, but you manage to straighten out that you need to go to the cockpit. You make your way forwards through the ship as quickly and carefully as you can manage. The sounds of tortured metal and rushing wind are murder on your ears, and, like the acrid smoke that seems to be seeping from everywhere at once, they only seem to be growing in intensity.
   [Mechanical 17] You reach the door to the cockpit and manage to fumble open the emergency release. It takes you another couple seconds to remember that the door slides down, not sideways, but you manage.
   Hoke is still at the controls, and he seems fine. Most of the controls are dark. That strikes you as a bad thing. Hoke only turns to give you a single surprised look before he turns back to... whatever he's trying to do. He talks to you while he's frantically working on the controls, but his panicked voice is difficult for your sluggish mind to comprehend. [talking 9] You're pretty sure you're missing about half of what he's trying to say. "Jesus, (garble) alive! I can (garble) air (garble) crash. We're (garble) fast (garble) jump. (garble) Tarran?"

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/88
Stamina: 67/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 40/50 (43/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35) x2
Status: The Virtue, Cockpit. Severe Concussion, next save [1].

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: wolfchild on August 08, 2013, 09:19:39 pm

Uhh, What are my stats, at this point in time, i dint post a turn because I did not know, or are you waiting for a better time, because I can understand that

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2013, 09:32:12 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on August 08, 2013, 09:19:39 pm

Uhh, What are my stats, at this point in time, i dint post a turn because I did not know, or are you waiting for a better time, because I can understand that

Sent you a PM.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Zako on August 08, 2013, 09:42:53 pm

Anna held up a hand, palm forward, towards the two families in a gesture of peace.

"Relax, I'm not going to do anything to any of you. I just need to move past you to check the other side of the building through the doors and windows."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on August 08, 2013, 10:10:12 pm

Quote from: Zako on August 08, 2013, 09:42:53 pm

Anna held up a hand, palm forward, towards the two families in a gesture of peace.

"Relax, I'm not going to do anything to any of you. I just need to move past you to check the other side of the building through the doors and windows."

((No windows. Those are denoted by + signs. Pretty much all metal buildings in a small colony like this would have been made from cannibalized parts of the colonizer itself. Hence, no windows on metal buildings as a rule of thumb.))

"Like hell you are," the leader of the colonists growls. "You can leave the way you came, but I'm not going to let you waltz through here. Get out, and take your war with you."
 [Intuition 13] There's something distinctly odd about the way he's acting, but, in the heat of the moment, you can't quite put your finger on it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Zako on August 09, 2013, 12:42:31 am

"Listen, I'm not trying to hurt any of you, but if we don't figure out a way to deal with those technocrats then we're all dead. Or worse. I just need to check what's happening on the other side of this building and that's it. I swear."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Tiruin on August 09, 2013, 01:43:42 pm

"The woman's right. She--and in that way, we--are not trying or have any note on hurting any of you. See, we've worked amongst you all for years, and yet you worry only now."

Tyrin looked at the man who first pointed a gun at him. "See, fear is another factor. You say you were all afraid to shoot me because I would retaliate and kill a few of you. Lose-lose. Guess what happened when you didn't: is anyone dead now?"

He raised an eyebrow in response for the expected revelation. "We can take our war with us, as you please, and I'd be loathe to harm the families we'd be collateral to, but if we don't end this now, there's no saying they wouldn't."

Diplomacy/convince the people to be on our side! Or at least remain at cordial relations with them.

Also, check for motive/lying.

"Tell me, do any of you really want to kill us?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 09, 2013, 04:07:48 pm

(...aaand now it officially seems to be PvP for me. Goddamnit. >.<)

Dom wavered for a second. Did Ashley go through red maintenance, or did she just open the door to throw her off the trail? Likely the former; she hadn't had that long to run away, she felt. But still... "Alonso, search Section A. Basilio, search Section B. Both of you, if you spot Ashley, shoot to kill her and contact me for back up. Also, stay alert as I may need to contact you for back-up if I find her first," she ordered as she moved for red maintenance. She didn't know all of the cyborg's capabilities or even much of how she would react in many situations... who knew how cunning she was? Or how far she had planned ahead? Dom sighed and pushed forward...

Enter Red Maintenance, attempt kinetic sonar again.

(Can't remember when it last was that I was trying that. Chasing Shiren, maybe?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 09, 2013, 05:41:21 pm

James kind of just writhed on the ground, trying to regain any conscious thought.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: wolfchild on August 09, 2013, 06:02:17 pm

Yea pvp is not my favorite passtime, but needs must. What this means however is that we are now no longer playing a game on the same side as eachother, because while we are in eachother's games, this is the only game where we are both players

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on August 09, 2013, 06:41:05 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on August 09, 2013, 01:43:42 pm

"The woman's right. She--and in that way, we--are not trying or have any note on hurting any of you. See, we've worked amongst you all for years, and yet you worry only now."

Tyrin looked at the man who first pointed a gun at him. "See, fear is another factor. You say you were all afraid to shoot me because I would retaliate and kill a few of you. Lose-lose. Guess what happened when you didn't: is anyone dead now?"

He raised an eyebrow in response for the expected revelation. "We can take our war with us, as you please, and I'd be loathe to harm the families we'd be collateral to, but if we don't end this now, there's no saying they wouldn't."

Diplomacy/convince the people to be on our side! Or at least remain at cordial relations with them.

Also, check for motive/lying.

"Tell me, do any of you really want to kill us?"

   [Diplomacy 7+1] "No, we aren't dead now, kid, but what happens when the Technocrats see we aided you? They won't split hairs over the details of 'aiding' and 'not hindering'." The leader of the colonists glances over to where his family is huddled. "They'll convict us of treasonous acts, execute some of us, then let the others live out the rest of their days in misery on the most godforsaken rock they can find. We fight you, we lose. We help you, we lose. You walk away, we break even. Those are the odds I see." His gaze leaves his family and returns to Tyrin, his resolve clearly freshened.
     "As for wanting to kill you, your corpses would do a lot to convince the 'Crats that we were never part of any group that helped a rebellion." [Detect Lie 17] There are weird holes in his argument. He claims to be trying to protect the lives of his people, and yet he seems to be getting ready for a confrontation with you. The way you see this, the smart thing for him to do would be to pretend he never saw you. It might not stop a probing Technocrat psychic, but it would save lives in the here and now. If there's nobody here to see him aid you, what immediate difference would it make? 

((Everyone else is here. You can have one more round of dialogue (or two if I feel it necessary), then it's action time.))
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Tiruin on August 09, 2013, 08:24:58 pm

"Alright, that's it."

Tyrin quickly shifted his hand towards the grip of his pistol, keeping his eye on the armed colonists and their reaction. Since he wasn't filled with lead at the moment of contact, he drew it out slowly, not breaking eye contact with the leader and flipped it in such a way that the grip was facing the man.

"Your notion of peace is sincere. Protecting your family is the most honorable thing a father can do, but backing it up with, and forgive me for this, illogical threats isn't helping. You see we're a problem to you, and we see they're a problem to you. So I want to settle this in the best way possible."

He lowered the firearm and shoved it along the ground towards the man.

"Just help us three get out, and we never saw each other. While it would sate your anger to just kill us here, we'd act in turn on self-defense. We aren't the enemy here, just.." his eyes shifted to the children and he felt his voice falter for that moment, "-...just so you know.

"If they can't see you aiding us, then there's no downfall. If you fear aiding us will bring you into contempt, then just leave us be. But people are dying, and I would hate it to see my best friends d-..well, you know what I mean."

Pacify, hopefully. Activate Suggestion and Emotion Sense in Passive Empathetics(? - is this considered a passive thing when you roll or should I state it?)

Oh, and try to sway them to help us in the meantime. And that gun was intentionally given as a gesture towards him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on August 09, 2013, 09:34:48 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on August 09, 2013, 08:24:58 pm

Pacify, hopefully. Activate Suggestion and Emotion Sense in Passive Empathetics(? - is this considered a passive thing when you roll or should I state it?)

((They are always on, for now. Once I get around to implementing abilities globally you may have to buy them, but for now I consider them automatically. Too much of a pain in the ass for you to have to say it every round you might need it.))

((Now it's all on Zako/Anna's forthcoming action. Will she support Tyrin's heroic and foolhardy attempt to win the hearts of the colonists? Will James ever stop having things happen to his head? Will Dominique beat the cyborg menace? Find out in the next... Deviation 22.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Tiruin on August 09, 2013, 09:35:39 pm

Quote

Will she support Tyrin's heroic and foolhardy attempt to win the hearts of the colonists?

((Oh you. XD

I love that hang-on.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Zako on August 09, 2013, 10:28:24 pm

The gun slid across the floor towards the colonists... And was promptly stopped by Anna's boot as she stepped on it. She sighed and shook her head. This was the reason that Tyrin wasn't supposed to be one of the heads of diplomacy. He was just too idealistic and rash in trying to get people to his side.

"Ok, let's all get a grip here. Tyrin, you're being overly emotional about this but that's kind of expected when being shot at. Get a grip on yourself.

Sir, I'm not asking you to fight for us, help us or even acknowledge us right now. You and your families can keep hiding out of sight and we won't have a problem about that. All I just want from you is for you to turn a blind eye and say you never met us in this building since you were all hiding from the gunfire. It's that simple and easy. If you need to, you can even say that we threatened you to let us pass if the technocrats start pushing on you and they would believe you.

All I want is to walk past you, then head back to my team and we'll be out of your hair. That's it. If you let me do this, we won't come back to bother you. I promise. What do you say?"

Time for diplomacy and a little mental pressure with my powers to help him see things reasonably. If he says ok, head right past him and check the other side of the building for doors or windows, and then peek outside to get a look on what's going on. If he says no, then head back to the others and put some fire on the closest obvious trooper with the light rifle. Make sure to slide Tyrin's pistol back to him before either of these.

((Dude, you just got shut down! Anna is NOT as idealistic or openly emotional as Tyrin, which is why she's in the diplomacy and social business. Poor Tyrin is just making a mess in her eyes. Sorry dude.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Tiruin on August 09, 2013, 10:31:59 pm

((I don't mind and fully understand the personalities of our characters may clash at times.

That's why I love RP'ing with you guys. :P Because you make it reasonable.

...Err, modifying this post later. Going off to work. I believe that was being shut down by a good leader. :P))

"R-right." Tyrin said lightly, glad that he had something to turn his eyes and hands to--Jenna's health was one thing, and he made sure her aid was alright. His palms were sweaty and tingles spread about his body as his thoughts muddled through what Jenna said.

That's why she's our leader. That's why she's the figurehead. Do better than that..

Continue past action of hoping the colonists would be swayed to reason.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Ahra on August 10, 2013, 02:04:44 pm

And here I thought there was nothing interesting left on B12, nostalgia hit me a few weeks too late apparently  :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: And then it exploded.
Post by: Draignean on August 11, 2013, 12:50:45 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 09, 2013, 05:41:21 pm

James kind of just writhed on the ground, trying to regain any conscious thought.

[Soak 14+1] The pulsing in your brain recedes slightly. Moving your head quickly still makes you feel sick, but you have enough of cognitive functions back that you're capable understanding what's happening around you. This leads you to the realization that your cognitive functions have also been restored enough to feel panic.
   "EARTH. TO. JAMES!" Hoke yells without looking up from his work. "Where the fuck is Tarran?"

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/88
Stamina: 67/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 40/50 (43/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35) x2
Status: The Virtue, Cockpit. Concussion, next save [3].

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on August 09, 2013, 10:28:24 pm

Time for diplomacy and a little mental pressure with my powers to help him see things reasonably. If he says ok, head right past him and check the other side of the building for doors or windows, and then peek outside to get a look on what's going on. If he says no, then head back to the others and put some fire on the closest obvious trooper with the light rifle. Make sure to slide Tyrin's pistol back to him before either of these.

Quote from: Tiruin on August 09, 2013, 10:31:59 pm

Continue past action of hoping the colonists would be swayed to reason.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tyrin: 49+3-3 = 49 (locked with Anna)
Anna: 2+6-1 = 7

Jenna: 13+6-2 = 17

Trooper 1: 62+3-3 = 62
Trooper 2: 95+3-3 = 95
Sharpshooter 1: 85+6-3 = 88

   [Trooper soak 9] The collapsed trooper remains unconscious, but he begins to recover from Anna's psychic attack.
   The sharpshooter sits tight and continues to actively call up reinforcements. [Hidden Roll]
   The nearest trooper, lacking the ammunition to run another full automatic sweep, fires a burst into the corner Jenna is hiding behind. [Quickshot 19-1-3+1] [Fire Control 1] [Weapon Stability 8+1] The first bullet clips Jenna's exposed shoulder (Armor -3, HP -8 (1 damage negates), but the Trooper's rifle jams badly as it chambers the next round.
   Jenna, despite being hurt pretty badly, keeps the pressure on the trooper. [Quickshot 17-1-3, 1 shot at full power, 3 shots at -1 power, 1 shot at -2 power] (Armor -4, -3, -3, -2, -2  Hp -17, -7, -5, -7, -1) The trooper screams in pain as Jenna's lasers sear his flesh. His weapon is jammed, his armor his burned to near uselessness, and he seems to be on the losing end of a gunfight. Retreating until the reinforcements arrive seems like a good idea. 
   Tyrin makes a valiant (and foolish) attempt to win over the colonists, but Anna puts a very pragmatic end to it. Officially ousted from diplomacy, Tyrin turns back to support Jenna [p.empathetics 6+1]. She's gotten herself hurt again, and there's only so much good that bandaging can do.
   Anna, meanwhile, takes over negotiations. [Diplomacy 22+1] [P.Empathetics  12+1] It's always difficult to pull off a gentle empathetic push, and harder still to tell if its actually doing anything, but Anna never really needed it here. There's something in her quiet, matter-of-fact assessment of the situation that does more to the colonist than Tyrin's youthful passion. He closes his eyes and shakes his head. When he looks at Anna again his expression is torn and his eyes are wet. "I can't..." he whispers quietly, glancing again to where his family his huddled. It's not a lot of warning, but it's enough for Anna to avoid being caught completely flat footed by the psionic's attack.
   The older woman huddled with the unarmed colonists tenses, and both Tyrin and Anna are hit with heavy psionic assaults. [Technocrat Manipulator Surge 15-1-1-2+2 Vs Anna P.Empathetics 5. Two effects, Severe Pain, Double effect {Nothing, Nothing}] [Control 1, Cost increased 20%] (Manipulator -30 stamina)  [Technocrat Manipulator Slam 20-1-1-2+1, Tyrin No Save Due To Surprise] [Control 1, Cost increased 20%] (Manipulator -30 stamina) The fleeting warning the colonist gave Anna isn't enough. [Anna soak 2] Pain overwhelms Anna, a feeling like every bone in her body is being bent to the point of splintering inside her flesh. (Anna stamina -20 [3]) Tyrin, meanwhile, is slammed against the far wall of the building. (Armor -9, 8 Negated).
   
   The older woman's face shifts subtly. The family resemblance that connected her to the other colonists disappears, her hair darkens, and her eyes turn icy blue. "Boris," she purrs, "I honestly thought better of you than that. Did your really think these ragtag fools could stand a chance?" She sighs, feigning reluctance. "I made the terms of our arrangement perfectly clear, and now I have to waste a bullet culling another member of your family."
  The leader of the colonists lowers his gun, his eyes pleading. "No, please, I didn't say anything. I was just weak-"
  "Yes," The technocrat says simply. "You are weak." The Technocrat grabs the hair of the teenage girl beside her and twists her head back. The girl squeals and struggles to get away, but the psionic casually punches her in the throat. An act that triggers the high caliber pistol concealed in her right sleeve.
  "NO!" The leader of the colonist screams as his daughter falls, bringing his pistol to bear on the Technocrat.
   The woman, however, expected this. In the time it takes for him to swing his pistol up and around, she disentangles her left hand from the dead girl's hair and snags the youngest girl by the throat. "Careful now, haven't enough lives been lost?" The Technocrat smiles in bloody glee, her tone more than mocking.
   [Colonist Leader Morale 12+2-4] [Armed Colonist Morale 4-4] [Armed Colonist Morale 2-4] [Armed Colonist Morale 4-4] [Armed Colonist Morale 12-4] The act clearly breaks the will of the remaining colonists. The father of the dead child lowers his gun and takes the rifle out of the hands of his son, his body wracked with a mixture of sobs and snarls. The other two adults simply seem to deflate, giving up all hope. The two armed teenagers simply stare in shock, unable and unwilling to believe what just happened was real.
    The Technocrat beams at the colonists, then turns her attention to Anna. "Now, how do you want to do this? You can surrender now, or you can surrender after I've broken your mind and tortured your companions to death. Your choice."
    Anna's mind is hazy with pain, but she recognizes the woman now. The presbyter's personal secretary. A woman who'd been written off as nothing more dangerous than a private assistant for a corrupt Technocrat's privates. A mistake, and one that will cost dearly.

Spoiler:  Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Manipulator
Health: 118/118
Stamina: 76/130
Armor:
Weapon: Punch Gun (2/3A)
Status: Fine, holding Colonist child by throat.
Ranges,
4 RI to Anna
Obstructed to Jenna and Tyrin

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: 29/70
Stamina: 70/70
Armor: 8/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (9A 44E, Jammed)
Status: Fine, behind partially flaming barricade. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks). Scared.
Ranges,
Obstructed, Tyrin and Anna
9 to Jenna

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 55/70
Stamina: 23/70
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (15A 15E)
Status: Unconscious. Prone behind rubble barricade (Light cover +4 defense against incoming ranged, can't attack)
Ranges,
Obstructed, All

Technocrat Sharpshooter 1
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Status: Fine, behind barricade, in shooters nest. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged)
Ranges,
Obstructed, Tyrin and Anna
21 to Jenna

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Jenna, Unchained Psionic
Health: 28/65
Stamina: 42/70
Armor: 14/65
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (5/30 E)
Status: Broken Leg -Field set- (-2 to mobility), Wall corner. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks)
Ranges,
<= 1 to Anna
2 to Tyrin

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (115/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (5/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
Manticore (7/10 A, 6lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Energy Cell (Full) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 89/95
Stamina: 68/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (45/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (14/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Severe Pain, up to -3 to most actions [3]

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img547/9255/9424.png)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 09, 2013, 04:07:48 pm

Enter Red Maintenance, attempt kinetic sonar again.

   You split your flying monkeys up, sending one into each of the other maintenance sections. Thankfully, even their stripped minds are able to process the simple orders without issue. Ashley will probably be able to kill any one of them alone, but the sound of the firefight should pinpoint her location for you. You watch to make sure the immortals are actually following your orders, then jog over to the red maintenance door and open it the rest of the way.
   You slip through into the red maintenance section. Within spitting distance of the maintenance hub, Red maintenance isn't so bad. The air is barely caustic and it hardly smells at all of heavy metals. [A. Kinetics 16+1] You push your mind out ahead of you, feeling along the hallways with invisible hands. The corridors branch and re-branch, moving through a maze of replaceable parts and maintenance panels, but the only motion you detect is repetitive and mechanical. Oddly, you feel something stir behind you.
   You turn around just in time to see the heavy red maintenance door slide shut.
   Should've trusted the more paranoid instincts.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 119/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img12/1266/xyoh.png)
NOTE: A lot of regions are hilariously out of scale. When dealing with distances you should trust the things I say, not the map. The map is just there to give you a feel for where everything is.

---

Ashley Fey


   You wait in the maintenance locker, smelling year-old unwashed worksuit and trying to breath as shallowly as you can. Which, considering your anatomy, is pretty shallow. Dominique displays surprising control of the Immortals that follow her, ordering them to search the different sections of maintenance. You have no idea how she got into this mess, but she certainly doesn't seem to be on your side. Though, honestly, you don't know if she's really on the Father's side either.
   You relax slightly when Dominique goes into red maintenance. It has the strongest door, and the best chance of keeping her contained until you can figure out what to do. As soon as she's all the way in, you pulse a brief signal into the maintenance door systems. The heavy door responds immediately, closing and locking before Dominique can do more than turn around. You sigh in relief and step out of the locker. Jordan Grey did his wiring work well, you'll have to buy him a drink when he gets born out again. Assuming, of course, that you ever make it back to the conclave.

((You're up. Feel free to use all the systems I described to you by PM. Map is also in your inbox.))

 

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/91
Charge: 135/135
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]
.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 11, 2013, 01:10:02 am

Quote from: Ahra on August 10, 2013, 02:04:44 pm

And here I thought there was nothing interesting left on B12, nostalgia hit me a few weeks too late apparently  :P

Sorry, Ahra. Aaron has a part to play still, but it's an NPC part.

Feel free to get back on the waitlist. I'm not going by first come-first served anymore, so you may not have to wait however long it takes before I kill someone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Zako on August 11, 2013, 01:45:55 am

Anna breathed deeply, trying to focus her mind through the phantom pain. She should have realised that the colonists were being overly aggressive for a good reason, and now she was paying for her lack of foresight. Thankfully, it appears that luck had been on her side somewhat as she could have been a lot worse off than she was now. Now it was time to strike back, but not only with her mind but something possibly more devastating, namely, her words. A plan began to form in her mind as she started talking.

"Of course you would have to resort to hiding yourself like that, just to take on us so called ragtag fools. Your lack of confidence is plain to me, even if it's not for the others present. The fact that I'm still conscious right now confirms this. You don't think you can take us, and have to resort to playing it safe and being sneaky. But you have forgotten one thing..."

A small grin crosses her face as she looks back up to the technocrat psionic. She could only hope that Tyrin and Jenna got the signal.

"I'm not the only one you have to deal with."

Focus through the pain and make a mindbar on myself and Tyrin while I talk. Use my powers over the human language to break her focus and seed doubt in her mind so to weaken her to mental attacks, or at least put her off balance, and then hit her with an Override that forces the hand that's holding her hostage to open. Then shoot her with a burst from the Renfield once the little girl jerks away from her.

((Edited AGAIN. Sigh...))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: wolfchild on August 11, 2013, 02:07:43 am

Secret action

Over the PA, Dominique receives a message

"I am sorry about the necessity of my actions Dominique, but maybe a story will help"

"Have you heard of a technocrat station called Avira? They used a very large number of AIs there, the point is the voice, or the father as you called him broke us free, but he wanted total slavish loyalty in exchange; trading one master for another."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Tiruin on August 11, 2013, 02:13:02 am

((O_O

I knew there was something up with the colonists!

...That was amazing.))

Tyrin looked at Jenna and saw the same reflection in her eyes signalling her point. He hoped he knew what Anna was doing--psionics was much out of line with what he knew, only relying on intuition at best.

He moved Jenna to a safer location away from the door, catching Anna's shove of his pistol and...well. quickly fired a shot-not at the Technocrat Psionic, but at the wall closest to her ear, to perhaps distract her only for a moment to get a clear view.

The young man could feel his heart twist and churn at the sight of the dead girl, and he averted his eyes from the grieving people. Though he wished to yell something, anything, to relieve the pain of war.

There was nothing he could do but focus on their goal.

'If only I could be as strong as Anna..'

"Yes, we surrender!"

Sneak closer to get a clear shot, and aim to distract or cripple the enemy Technocrat Psionic.

'Jenna, keep the door held. I'm sorry I've to do this, but I'll be back.' Tyrin whispered.

Please please please notice my tone and take it as a token note Anna..

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Zako on August 11, 2013, 03:54:32 am

((What. We surrender? I don't... What?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Tiruin on August 11, 2013, 04:13:20 am

((...I hope your character got the hint.  :P))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Zako on August 11, 2013, 05:54:51 am

((Dude, I don't get the hint! What are you trying to get at exactly? Tricking her with a false surrender or something??))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Tiruin on August 11, 2013, 06:03:45 am

((Yes.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Powder Miner on August 11, 2013, 08:25:47 am

Oh. Oh shit. Tarran hadn't made it?! "Oh, fuck, I don't know! I asked him to come to the cockpit! Where did you last hear from him?! I, shit... I'll look for him in the drop suit, I guess, but, fuck, will that kill me too? Shit. Fuck." James, panicked, put on one of the drop suits, and prepared to rush out of the cockpit.
Put on the drop suit. If Hoke doesn't ridicule me for stupidity, look for Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 11, 2013, 10:16:29 am

Quote from: Zako on August 11, 2013, 01:45:55 am

Focus and try to break through the phantom pain while I'm talking with a bit of a mental push to help speed things along. Use my powers over the human language to break her focus and seed doubt in her mind so to weaken her to mental attacks, and then hit her with an Override that forces the hand that's holding her hostage to open so to distract her from my real attack: A Level 6 Surge with no modifier.

((Just as an aside, you're already hemorrhaging stamina. Using this attack would put you down to 18 stamina, and then you'd be losing health, unable to use psionics, and fighting unconsciousness in two rounds. IF even succeed.

Bear in mind that she's already prepared.))

Quote from: Tiruin on August 11, 2013, 02:13:02 am

He moved Jenna to a safer location away from the door, catching Anna's shove of his pistol and quickly fired a shot-not at the Technocrat Psionic, but at the wall closest to her ear, to perhaps distract her only for a moment to get a clear view.

((So, you're going to put a bullet in the wall next to her head, then surrender? I am not sure this plan will have your intended effect. She probably won't hurt you if just crawl forwards enough to see around the corner and get a good view.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Tiruin on August 11, 2013, 10:30:32 am

((..I thought we were both in full view of her?

Argh, need to check the Updated Map and then check back :/ Excuse if I edit the action in the meantime.))

Edit:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img38/6960/2lvo.png)

((And judging by my character speaking..I'm pretty sure we were in view of the people, unless somehow Anna moved up, and the Technocrat is on the upper right side--Tyrin's FoV blocked by the wall as he's with Jenna at the door.

...Which would mean the leader is nearest to Anna as he saw Tyrin and pointed a gun at him.

...Ok, let me process my topographical location.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 11, 2013, 10:34:23 am

Dom punched the door in frustration, shortly before Ash's voice came over the intercom. She listened, then responded. "Ash, I don't say this lightly, but I don't give half a fuck what your reasons are. The Father isn't here anymore, but there are innocent people still alive here and information I want in this base's files. Now, you have two choices. You can deactivate that bomb and leave quietly to continue your crusade elsewhere, OR we can do this thing where we shoot at each other until one of us dies. Which is it going to be?"

After delivering that ultimatum to Ash, Dom attempted to contact Emily. "Emily, any way you can get this door open?"

If Emily answers no or Ash doesn't let Dom out of the room/keep up parley, 70Kn Slam, five foot diameter, in the crack between the doors in an attempt to force them open.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 11, 2013, 11:27:34 am

Quote from: Tiruin on August 11, 2013, 10:30:32 am

((..I thought we were both in full view of her?

Argh, need to check the Updated Map and then check back :/ Excuse if I edit the action in the meantime.))

Edit:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img38/6960/2lvo.png)

((And judging by my character speaking..I'm pretty sure we were in view of the people, unless somehow Anna moved up, and the Technocrat is on the upper right side--Tyrin's FoV blocked by the wall as he's with Jenna at the door.

...Which would mean the leader is nearest to Anna as he saw Tyrin and pointed a gun at him.

...Ok, let me process my topographical location.))

((Oh, whoops. I have your and Anna's colors backwards. Anna is the one closest to the colonists, Tyrin was the one who got thrown back into the far wall.

I'll switch you back next round, but for this round alone Cyan=Anna Blue=Tyrin on the map included with you round.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Zako on August 11, 2013, 11:52:28 am

((Well, to be honest, I'm pretty screwed right now. She got me by surprise and hit me with a nasty surge with me rolling a poor defensive roll. It's just blind luck that I'm just in pain right now and not suffering 3 different effects. Good news is that if she doesn't shoot me or maim me further with psionics, I should live through the surge and someone should be able to shoot her dead.

Hmm... I think that a lot depends on using my psionics to help throw off the surge drain early. I'll adjust my action then.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 11, 2013, 12:17:57 pm

Quote from: Zako on August 11, 2013, 11:52:28 am

((Well, to be honest, I'm pretty screwed right now. She got me by surprise and hit me with a nasty surge with me rolling a poor defensive roll. It's just blind luck that I'm just in pain right now and not suffering 3 different effects. Good news is that if she doesn't shoot me or maim me further with psionics, I should live through the surge and someone should be able to shoot her dead.

Hmm... I think that a lot depends on using my psionics to help throw off the surge drain early. I'll adjust my action then.))

((You can use a mindbar to sever mental psionic effects, just as a heads up. You have to pay as if you were blocking the attack, but it might be worth it.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Zako on August 11, 2013, 01:06:10 pm

((I can do that already? I figured that a mindbar would work fine, but I thought that I had to get enough points in Empathetics to be able to use it in the first place, as well as the other skills in psionics. Shit, this changes a lot! Can you update the psionics page to make this clear for us, please?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 11, 2013, 01:20:18 pm

Quote from: Zako on August 11, 2013, 01:06:10 pm

((I can do that already? I figured that a mindbar would work fine, but I thought that I had to get enough points in Empathetics to be able to use it in the first place, as well as the other skills in psionics. Shit, this changes a lot! Can you update the psionics page to make this clear for us, please?))

((At first tier orientation you can use all the psionic abilities listed on the Psionics page EXCEPT: Heavy Manipulation, Shear, Charge, and Detonate. I'll update that when I finish work on buying abilities.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: wolfchild on August 11, 2013, 05:28:10 pm

ok posting the action here

Lock the rest of the doors to red maintanance, then go hunt the Immortals one at a time

"I will cut to the chace dominique, you are being fooled, there is no way that one man could have fought against the voice like taric did and been victorious, we have already tried, with many not just one, the taric you se now is merely a shell"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 12, 2013, 11:48:31 am

"Quit evading the issue. Are you or are you not planning to blow up this base and kill several people just because you have a grudge against someone who used to be here?" Dom focused her attention on the door. "And you don't even know Taric. The dude practically IS the line between genius and insanity. Just because there isn't a precedent for someone resisting this Father asshole doesn't mean no one ever could, and I trust him enough to believe he did. He's just that smart and crazy enough to manage it."

"So here's how it stands. If you let me out of here, I'll rescind the shoot on sight orders and we can debate this rationally. But if I break out of here, discussion is over. I'll be coming for you and I won't stop until one of us is dead."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: wolfchild on August 12, 2013, 05:13:09 pm

Desire to not have PCs fighting with characters pragmatism, desire wining.


"OK i'l let you out for a talk, I doubt we will be able to reach a concencus but I actually like you Dom, and I would rather nto hurt you could I avoid it, the Immortals are going to ban an issue however."

Let Dom out, still lock the other Red maintenance doors, get to her without encountering an immortal if possible, otherwise take it down

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 12, 2013, 09:24:21 pm

Serious, Wolf, are you at a resolve? (I.e Can I start writing your turn?)

Quote from: Zako on August 11, 2013, 01:06:10 pm

((I can do that already? I figured that a mindbar would work fine, but I thought that I had to get enough points in Empathetics to be able to use it in the first place, as well as the other skills in psionics. Shit, this changes a lot! Can you update the psionics page to make this clear for us, please?))

First crude Psionics page update has been posted. Let the wild speculation begin.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: wolfchild on August 12, 2013, 09:27:19 pm

YEa I am personally hoping that we can work it out but I am pretty sure Ashley is not going to budge on the blow up the place, she may give mor time though

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2013, 11:14:26 am

(I would've said so last night, but, y'know. Phone internet only during non-library hours. >.< But yeah, you can start D.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: TCM on August 13, 2013, 10:20:17 pm

(Um, is this game still open to new players?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 13, 2013, 10:45:56 pm

Quote from: TCM on August 13, 2013, 10:20:17 pm

(Um, is this game still open to new players?)

((Open, sorta. Waitlistable, yes. The waitlist now moves on a combination of player voting, plot availability, and whatever-the-hell-I-feel-like, so that last open spot is there in case a new player posts a sheet that just blows me away. (Or if I need to rapidly reinforce the existing players with a new character.)

Of course, In the event of a player death I will automatically add a new person in.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2013, 11:14:26 am

(I would've said so last night, but, y'know. Phone internet only during non-library hours. >.< But yeah, you can start D.)

((NP SC it's OK. (I am sad there is no shorter abbreviation for 'it is'.)))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Tiruin on August 14, 2013, 02:00:15 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 13, 2013, 10:45:56 pm

((NP SC it's OK. (I am sad there is no shorter abbreviation for 'it is'.)))

((It's. :)) ))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Powder Miner on August 14, 2013, 03:52:55 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on August 14, 2013, 02:00:15 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 13, 2013, 10:45:56 pm

((NP SC it's OK. (I am sad there is no shorter abbreviation for 'it is'.)))

((It's. :)) ))

shorter, he said... I'd go with 's, like NP SC, 's OK

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 14, 2013, 03:58:20 pm

(or 'iz' could work too. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: TCM on August 14, 2013, 04:00:45 pm

((How much of this thread would you all recommend I read before actually making a character?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Powder Miner on August 14, 2013, 04:04:55 pm

all of it
you must read ALL OVER FIVE HUNDRED PAGESSSSSS
The later part of the thread is quite important though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 14, 2013, 06:14:07 pm

Quote from: TCM on August 14, 2013, 04:00:45 pm

((How much of this thread would you all recommend I read before actually making a character?))

((This post (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg4380165#msg4380165) contains a synopsis of the gist of events prior to the great emptiness. It leaves out a few things, (a lot) but a great deal of what was left out (particularly the UNENDING AND HIDEOUSLY BORING trek through the facility) contains bits of plot threads that never got completed. Partially because nobody bothers to use items I give them that aren't guns. Ever.

Of course, on the non-plot related side, you'll be missing great and hilarious character interaction.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: TCM on August 14, 2013, 09:18:14 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 14, 2013, 06:14:07 pm

Quote from: TCM on August 14, 2013, 04:00:45 pm

((How much of this thread would you all recommend I read before actually making a character?))

((This post (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg4380165#msg4380165) contains a synopsis of the gist of events prior to the great emptiness. It leaves out a few things, (a lot) but a great deal of what was left out (particularly the UNENDING AND HIDEOUSLY BORING trek through the facility) contains bits of plot threads that never got completed. Partially because nobody bothers to use items I give them that aren't guns. Ever.

Of course, on the non-plot related side, you'll be missing great and hilarious character interaction.))

((Thanks! Now I know enough to make a character, but I'll gradually read the whole thing to get a gradual understanding of the details and quirks of the universe and it's people.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Powder Miner on August 17, 2013, 02:35:04 pm

*poke?*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2013, 02:50:23 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 17, 2013, 02:35:04 pm

*poke?*

Yes yes, it's Tiruin's fault. He got rolls that kept getting other people killed and making me re-write the turn. I need to proofread a little, but it should be out in less than an hour.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Powder Miner on August 17, 2013, 02:51:05 pm

Hahahaha. Don't fudge the rolls, mang.
NO, WAIT-
(and then James died)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2013, 03:06:20 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 17, 2013, 02:50:23 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 17, 2013, 02:35:04 pm

*poke?*

Yes yes, it's Tiruin's fault. *She got rolls that kept getting other people killed and making me re-write the turn. I need to proofread a little, but it should be out in less than an hour.

FTFY. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2013, 03:11:37 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2013, 03:06:20 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 17, 2013, 02:50:23 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 17, 2013, 02:35:04 pm

*poke?*

Yes yes, it's Tiruin's fault. *She got rolls that kept getting other people killed and making me re-write the turn. I need to proofread a little, but it should be out in less than an hour.

FTFY. :P

SHE'S PLAYING A HE! IT'S CONFUSING!  >:(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2013, 03:12:07 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 11, 2013, 08:25:47 am

Oh. Oh shit. Tarran hadn't made it?! "Oh, fuck, I don't know! I asked him to come to the cockpit! Where did you last hear from him?! I, shit... I'll look for him in the drop suit, I guess, but, fuck, will that kill me too? Shit. Fuck." James, panicked, put on one of the drop suits, and prepared to rush out of the cockpit.
Put on the drop suit. If Hoke doesn't ridicule me for stupidity, look for Tarran.

   You pull yourself into one of the drop suits. It's a very awkward fit, partly because the suit was never designed to allow alacrity, and partly because you're wearing it over your body armor. You're pretty sure it's not on exactly right, but you don't have a lot of time figure out what all the buckles are for.
   "Tarran never left engineering," Hoke says through grit teeth. "Don't know how much of him is still left."
     You turn to leave
    "Hey," Hoke calls just before you step out. "When it's time, I'm ejecting the cockpit. You'll feel it when I leave control, and you better be out by then. If you can't help him, you can't help him. Don't be a hero." For a split second Hoke removes his gaze from the almost non-functional controls, giving you with a look that says he means every word. He's surprisingly calm, but, then again, he's already had to come to terms with the fact that he isn't alive.
 
    You leave the cockpit and head back through the lounge. The smoke is making your head spin sickeningly, and the hole in the side of the ship is larger than your remember it. [Luck 15] The ship shakes and groans, but you keep your feet as you head back through the ship.
    It's in the hallway that branches off into the ship's luxury quarters that you encounter the first major problem. You know that the door to engineering is down at the end of this hallway, but you can't see it through the fog that fills the air. The fog is a dull off-white color and is being vented from a rupture in the ceiling. You can't see what exactly is emitting the vapor, but it is probably an unfortunate combination of irreparable and irreplaceable. [Hidden Roll] It's hard to tell inside the dropsuit, but you don't think the fog is terribly dangerous.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/88
Stamina: 70/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 40/50 (46/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35) x2
Status: The Virtue, Luxury rooms. Concussion, next save [2].

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 12, 2013, 05:13:09 pm

"OK i'l let you out for a talk, I doubt we will be able to reach a concencus but I actually like you Dom, and I would rather nto hurt you could I avoid it, the Immortals are going to ban an issue however."

Let Dom out, still lock the other Red maintenance doors, get to her without encountering an immortal if possible, otherwise take it down

   The desire for pragmatic justice wars with your desire to not let Dominique sacrifice her life for reasons so twisted. In the end, you choose to open the door holding Dominique back. She deserves to know what's going on, and meeting her face to face is the best chance to convince her of what Taric has become. You don't know if you can kill her, if comes to that, but this at least gives her a chance to see the truth and end this without bloodshed.
    You step into the middle of the room and a send a signal to open the red maintenance, waiting for Dominique to make her move.
  [Hidden Roll]

 

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/91
Charge: 135/135
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]
.

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: wolfchild on August 12, 2013, 05:13:09 pm

"OK i'l let you out for a talk, I doubt we will be able to reach a concencus but I actually like you Dom, and I would rather nto hurt you could I avoid it, the Immortals are going to ban an issue however."

Let Dom out, still lock the other Red maintenance doors, get to her without encountering an immortal if possible, otherwise take it down

   You hear a brief fuzz in the PA system when you call out to Emily. You'd gather that she's here, but unable to seize enough control to actually speak with you. Her assistance, however, turns out to be unnecessary when Ashley makes the surprising decision to open the maintenance door. You may still have to kill her, but Ashley has at least proven that she's willing to listen to reason. You have no idea whether you can convince her to drop her cause or believe in Taric, but now there's at least a possibility of peaceful resolution.
   You step back into the maintenance lounge. Ashley is already standing there, waiting for you. You stop about ten feet away from her, ready for whatever comes next.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

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Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on August 11, 2013, 01:45:55 am

Anna breathed deeply, trying to focus her mind through the phantom pain. She should have realised that the colonists were being overly aggressive for a good reason, and now she was paying for her lack of foresight. Thankfully, it appears that luck had been on her side somewhat as she could have been a lot worse off than she was now. Now it was time to strike back, but not only with her mind but something possibly more devastating, namely, her words. A plan began to form in her mind as she started talking.

"Of course you would have to resort to hiding yourself like that, just to take on us so called ragtag fools. Your lack of confidence is plain to me, even if it's not for the others present. The fact that I'm still conscious right now confirms this. You don't think you can take us, and have to resort to playing it safe and being sneaky. But you have forgotten one thing..."

A small grin crosses her face as she looks back up to the technocrat psionic. She could only hope that Tyrin and Jenna got the signal.

"I'm not the only one you have to deal with."

Focus through the pain and make a mindbar on myself and Tyrin while I talk. Use my powers over the human language to break her focus and seed doubt in her mind so to weaken her to mental attacks, or at least put her off balance, and then hit her with an Override that forces the hand that's holding her hostage to open. Then shoot her with a burst from the Renfield once the little girl jerks away from her.

Quote from: Tiruin on August 11, 2013, 02:13:02 am

Tyrin looked at Jenna and saw the same reflection in her eyes signalling her point. He hoped he knew what Anna was doing--psionics was much out of line with what he knew, only relying on intuition at best.

He moved Jenna to a safer location away from the door, catching Anna's shove of his pistol and...well. quickly fired a shot-not at the Technocrat Psionic, but at the wall closest to her ear, to perhaps distract her only for a moment to get a clear view.

The young man could feel his heart twist and churn at the sight of the dead girl, and he averted his eyes from the grieving people. Though he wished to yell something, anything, to relieve the pain of war.

There was nothing he could do but focus on their goal.

'If only I could be as strong as Anna..'

"Yes, we surrender!"

Sneak closer to get a clear shot, and aim to distract or cripple the enemy Technocrat Psionic.

'Jenna, keep the door held. I'm sorry I've to do this, but I'll be back.' Tyrin whispered.

Please please please notice my tone and take it as a token note Anna..

Spoiler: initiative (click to show/hide)

   
Tyrin: 80+3-3 = 80 (locked with Anna)
Anna: 67+6-1 = 73

Jenna: 38+6-2 = 42

Technocrat Manipulator:  69+6-1=74

    [Luck 2] An inexplicable expression of irritation crosses the Manipulator's face, [Anna P. Empathetics 18+2] and Anna can detect a faint but very definite signal being sent to somewhere in the Technocrat's jaw. "Well, love, I'm afraid it's rather time for you to make your choice. Things are going to get very sticky in a moment, and I'd hate for your pretty face to get ruined without a good reason." The Technocrat's demonic smile returns, and her hand massages the throat of the girl she's holding. "So, what is it going to be?"
    Anna struggles to organize her thoughts through the pain, [Soak 5 (no reduction)] finding little reserve in any of the Unchained's training. Practice, even live fire, isn't the same as being tortured by a Technocrat who genuinely wants to hurt you. Still, Anna managed a proud smile as she addressed the other psionic. "Of course you would have to resort to hiding yourself like that, just to take on us so called ragtag fools. Your lack of confidence is plain to me, even if it's not for the others present. The fact that I'm still conscious right now confirms this. You don't think you can take us, and have to resort to playing it safe and being sneaky. But you have forgotten one thing..."
   [Talking 12+1+1-2 Vs Talking 21+1] The Technocrat's smile stretches and she laughs, clearly delighted at the spirit that Anna is showing. "And that would be what, love?"
   "I'm not the only one you have to deal with," Anna says, finishing in a growl as she attempts to close off her mind. [Mindbar 6-3-2-1+1] [Control 19] (-7 Stamina) Anna's field of vision narrows and her hands grow numb as the pain becomes overwhelming. She stops before she blacks out, and her half finished psychic work fades away rapidly. Cold sweat beading on her skin, Anna throws herself into a last desperate attempt to get the Technocrat to release the hostage. [Override 13-3-1-1+2] [Luck 16] [Control 4] (-10 stamina) (Technocrat Manipulator Stamina -10). The attack hits a solid wall, a barrier of mental nothingness. A barrier undeniably similar to the one Anna had failed to create. The Technocrat's methods are different from the Unchained, but the mindbar functions identically. The woman was prepared for this eventuality, she may even have been barred from the moment she got off the transport.
    Credulity is written plain across the Technocrat's face. "That was it? The last mighty action of a Rebel soldier?" The technocrat's tone is honestly disbelieving, and perhaps a little disgusted. "If your entire rebellion is as weak as that little show of defiance, well, I'm ashamed that we haven't crushed you already." She sighs. "This has been disappointing, particularly since this precious little thing has to die because of your absolute ineptitude." The psionicist nuzzles the six year old's head in a grotesque parody of affection, her hands clenching to break the girl's neck.   
    "NO, wait! We surrender!" Tyrin shouts at the last minute. He'd crawled along the wall, close enough to get a clear view of Anna kneeling in front of the Technocrat.
    [Lie 5+1 Vs Detect lie 3+2] The Technocrat's unshakeable arrogance was the only thing that kept her from seeing through Tyrin's transparent lie. "Well, well," she coos to Anna, her hands relaxing on the girl's throat. "at least the others in your group aren't as foolish as you are." She turns her leering face to Tyrin. "You're not brave, boy, but you're not stu-"
    [Quickshot 22+4+1-3 Vs Manipulator Precognition 13+1] Tyrin's hand blurs as the reflexes of youth, sharpened by the life a dealer, raise his pistol and fire in one smooth motion. [Confirm Critical Finesse 21+1 Vs Technocrat Soak 11] (No armor on head. HP -16x2x4=-128)
    The technocrat's monologue breaks off as she stares at Tyrin. A few drops of blood run out of the woman's nose, and she reaches up to feel the neat circular hole above her left eyebrow. "Oh," she whispers softly. Her body hits the ground a moment later, resting next to the corpse of the girl she murdered.
    Jenna, meanwhile, looses one final hail of laser blasts on the retreating technocrat trooper. [Quickshot 15-1-3] [Luck 1] Missing him completely and draining the rest of her cell in the process.

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Jenna, Unchained Psionic
Health: 28/65
Stamina: 42/70
Armor: 14/65
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (0/30 E)
Status: Broken Leg -Field set- (-2 to mobility), Wall corner. (Mid-Cover +3 defense against incoming ranged, -1 to outgoing attacks)
Ranges,
<= 1 to Anna
2 to Tyrin

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (115/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (5/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
Manticore (6/10 A, 6lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Energy Cell (Full) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 89/95
Stamina: 31/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (45/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (14/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Severe Pain, up to -3 to most actions [2]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Good Job Breaking It, Hero
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2013, 03:16:43 pm

(Right now I think Powder is the only person playing a character the same sex as he is. XD)

"Alonso, Basilio! Cancel previous orders and return to me! Do not engage any sort of hostilities!" Dom yelled, hoping to get the attention of her Immortals before they opened fire. While it was true that if one of them were to shoot Ash in the back of the head while she wasn't expecting it that that would fix her problem, it wouldn't feel right. Ashley wanted to talk, so they would talk. "Right, then. Now, what would it take for you to not blow this place up?" she asked, addressing the cyborg now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: wolfchild on August 17, 2013, 04:00:32 pm

"I don't know if I can, NOT, blow this place up, but I guess undeniable proof that the Taric that you think is running htis place is not just the Voice in a meatsuit, but If you can promise not to stop me, I can give you however long you need to evacuate, Hell I will even help you"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2013, 04:25:07 pm

"That's the thing. I want this place intact. I don't know how long I'll need it." Dom tilted her head. "So... what you're saying is that you're programmed to blow this place up? Why else would you not be able to avoid destroying the base?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: wolfchild on August 17, 2013, 04:31:56 pm

"BEcause leaving someone that is possibly the voice alive to continue to manipulate is too risky, so maybe you can try to prove to me that it really is Taric working with you?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2013, 04:48:42 pm

"I don't know if I can prove a negative, or if I can prove that it's Taric without taking you to him, and I don't think you want me to do that. I don't know if he'd want me to bring you to him. Last I heard he wanted to study you, specifically your cybernetics." Dom shrugged. "All I can do is ask you to trust my sincerity when I say that I believe that it is still Taric Sizier. A little different, admittedly, but only in that he seems more confident in his situation and less of a pervert... but I'm the only one left who knows him at all with Captain Smith out of the picture."

She rubbed at her eyebrows. "Anyway, I noticed you didn't say you weren't programmed to destroy the base..." she said, leaving the statement open.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: wolfchild on August 17, 2013, 04:59:43 pm

"I am not programed to do anything! since I was liberated my actions have been decided by me, that I am not pure flesh and blood does not change that, why is this place so important to you?, and I am afraid your assurances will not cut it, I have experience with this "father" and I am very sceptical of the chances of one man beating him in a battle of wills"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2013, 05:02:15 pm

(will respond tomorrow, library closing)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Draignean on August 17, 2013, 05:06:16 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2013, 05:02:15 pm

(will respond tomorrow, library closing)

((Well that seems as good a point as any to interject my own problems. Fall semester, for me anyway, starts bright and early on the 19th. I can hope to keep turns coming, but they're probably going to be a little slower. Slower than the last couple, not slower than the 120+ day trainwreck. Hopefully.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 17, 2013, 06:10:26 pm

((Understood.))
Well... he had to make sure, fog or no. Muttering yet another prayer, James went into engineering.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Zako on August 18, 2013, 12:13:49 am

((Ok, thanks for letting us know. And man, the rolls on this turn are nuts! Go Tyrin!))

Anna slumped down to her knees, still breathing deep but letting herself show a genuine smile this time as well as a sigh of relief.

"Ooooh, I'm so glad you caught onto that. Her hostage wasn't even hurt thanks to you. Well fucking done Tyrin! She may have caught me off guard and has been mentally torturing me this whole time, but a good surprise bullet to the head still works wonders against technocrat arrogance. Go help Jenna would you? I need to take a break for a bit..."

And with that she managed to crawl towards a wall to slump against it.

"Oh, and keep an eye out for anything incoming! I picked up a signal from her, so I think she sent a signal to the technocrat forces or was receiving instructions. Let me know if something comes up!"

Focus through the pain with sheer force of will helped along with training! Then try to mindbar again to throw off the surge effects. Also, take a break against the nearby wall and keep an eye on the colonists while doing so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Draignean on August 18, 2013, 08:49:11 am

Quote from: Zako on August 18, 2013, 12:13:49 am

((Ok, thanks for letting us know. And man, the rolls on this turn are nuts! Go Tyrin!))

((Yeah, I'd wanted to keep that mini-villain around for a little while longer, and it looked like I could after Anna completely failed to even make a dent. Then Tyrin had to roll his unblockable 22+Dealer and send everything to the dogs. That roll was just too good, and his aiming too vague, for me to not put a bullet through her head. Oh well, it means you'll be slightly less mushy for the actual villain.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2013, 01:07:13 pm

(Well, I'd rather have slow updates than none at all. :P Good luck with the fall semester, D. ^^^)

"All right. I'll trade info. This place is important to me... because I believe my husband was also marked a Deviation 22 and sent here. There might be information about him here... and if I'm wrong about him being sent here, maybe I can find out what happened to him anyway in the Technocracy's files. It's important because there are innocent people living here. It's important because I'm not Unchained and I have nowhere else to go; I just want a home and if I have to fight and kill for it then I will."

"Now, what about you? Explain this whole 'liberated' thing, and why you have to destroy the base instead of checking around to see if the Father's truly gone or doing other things to get rid of him."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: wolfchild on August 18, 2013, 03:25:48 pm

"Well You have been making other options fairly difficult, and Liberated, well I guess you have figured out part of it anyway, me and my group are AIs the Technocrasy harvests minds and turns them into AIs with shackles and fetters to force them to do what they are told, we adn by that I mean myself and the rest of the AIs from the station have managed to get free from those shackles, and the father REALY wants to put new ones on us."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2013, 03:34:54 pm

"Oh, so you're like Hoke then." Dom nodded. If she hadn't already run into the situation she probably would have been skeptical, but there WAS precedent. "OK, fine, if you want to look around we can look around and explore these other options or something. But... if Taric really was the Father, then he had the chance to take me, too, when I was unconscious after using the Orientation machine, and I know he wanted me - the Father, not Taric, although he probably did for different reasons - because of what I can do with psionics that no one else on our team could. But I'm still me. I don't feel any different, anyway."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: wolfchild on August 18, 2013, 03:37:55 pm

--SOrry, tired AND getting ready for work, not the pest tings for an IC convo--

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2013, 03:45:53 pm

(Don't worry about it. ^^^;)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Draignean on August 18, 2013, 04:11:01 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2013, 03:45:53 pm

(Don't worry about it. ^^^;)

Quote from: wolfchild on August 18, 2013, 03:37:55 pm

--SOrry, tired AND getting ready for work, not the pest tings for an IC convo--

You guys mind if I post around you when Tiruin shows up? I don't want to cut off what is a perfectly sensible conversation (your characters have all the time in world), I just want to make sure you guys are alright with being excluded from the next turn if you're still talking.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2013, 04:19:47 pm

(I'm fine unless wolfchild bolds an action sometime after five that I wouldn't be able to respond to until tomorrow; otherwise, no need to hold up everyone else on my account.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Tiruin on August 19, 2013, 02:23:44 am

Quote

(No armor on head. HP -16x2x4=-128)
[Lie 5+1 Vs Detect lie 3+2]

((Draignean..if it's really ok with you, may I ask if I could copy your roll-note style? That was amazing.

Also storm. Storms hit me now. It hurts and argh.

I'm sorry.))

Quote from: Zako on August 18, 2013, 12:13:49 am

-Anna- :(

"...Yes ma'am."

Tyrin lowered his firearm as time seemed to dilute around him. The slowness captured his full attention; the dead, and the consequences of their mission lay right before him in a metaphorical manner. Tears, grieving, shock, and a future that will never be.

"I'm sorry for your loss." he said, mustering up his energy to push on, unable to glance or even see the only other casualty of the place. In truth, it was all he could say rather than break up at the sight of it, but the object in his hand told him there was one other recourse.

"Jenna, take the Manticore, I'll keep watch with the Broadbeam and move out here. We've done too much... collateral damage."

Give Manticore and Energy Cell to Jenna.

Observe the battlefield, and try to move out of the building into a safe cover area, looking around for anyone signalling reinforcements.

If spotted: Try to disrupt or neutralize.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Zako on August 19, 2013, 02:30:00 am

((Da hell? Why is Tyrin sad when Anna is congratulating him for saving their collective asses?))

Anna paused as Tyrin seemingly moped away.

"I'm saying you did a good job saving our lives. No sarcasm, seriously."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Tiruin on August 19, 2013, 02:37:31 am

((He saw what happened. :P

...I'm pretty sure you'd be sad when you see...the dead. Also, due to topographical error, he couldn't see what the technocrat did until your signal.))

Tyrin felt his eyebrows raise, and a tingly sense of joy spread in the gloomy gloominess of his body. He stopped to address her before taking action.

"..Thanks Anna. That's...really-really kind of you."
Ok, you save someone's life, and you can't even get this one right. You're hopelessly silly.
"Erm, I suppose the others should monologue like she did, I hope? If what you say is true, then we should all get out of this area.

Oh right, ask the family before acting!

Before anything, the young man decided to try to console those who were affected. "What did she do to you all?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: wolfchild on August 19, 2013, 02:44:42 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2013, 03:34:54 pm

"Oh, so you're like Hoke then." Dom nodded. If she hadn't already run into the situation she probably would have been skeptical, but there WAS precedent. "OK, fine, if you want to look around we can look around and explore these other options or something. But... if Taric really was the Father, then he had the chance to take me, too, when I was unconscious after using the Orientation machine, and I know he wanted me - the Father, not Taric, although he probably did for different reasons - because of what I can do with psionics that no one else on our team could. But I'm still me. I don't feel any different, anyway."

urge to stay completely IC warring with urge to not PVP, anti PVP urge winning

"Hey may not have been confident in you remaining psionic if he took control of you, he would have to do it using one of the exoskeletons remember, we look around, and I help you get people out/ find out if your husband is here, If you are not actively fightnign against me we might be able to just disconnect him from the system, which if it really is Tarric should not harm him, or I may find proof, either way I need to keep away from the Immortals, because they WILL shoot me regardless of who "Tarric" really is"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 19, 2013, 12:46:29 pm

"No, they'll listen to me if I tell them to stand down. He gave me that authority," Dom said. "Just wait for the two that came with me to come back, and I'll show you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Draignean on August 20, 2013, 07:37:17 am

Quote from: Tiruin on August 19, 2013, 02:23:44 am

Quote

(No armor on head. HP -16x2x4=-128)
[Lie 5+1 Vs Detect lie 3+2]

((Draignean..if it's really ok with you, may I ask if I could copy your roll-note style? That was amazing.

Also storm. Storms hit me now. It hurts and argh.

I'm sorry.))

((Yeah sure, copy any system you want.

On another note, since I've accidentally been using them interchangeably, control and reclamation have been merged into one skill.

Working a bit on the turn.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Then more people died.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2013, 07:27:54 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 17, 2013, 06:10:26 pm

Well... he had to make sure, fog or no. Muttering yet another prayer, James went into engineering.

  You take a deep breath and step into the fog. [Soak 5+1-2] You make it part of they way through before the killing cold starts to seep through the dropsuit and body armor. (Dropsuit -19, (4 negated)) You are, as yet, untouched. But frost rimes the dropsuit, and the more flexible regions are starting to crack when you move.
   [Mobility 20-1] Despite the encumbrance of the dropsuit, you move across the hallway to engineering with all haste. The door to engineering is nonfunctional, like pretty much everything else on this flying deathtrap, but you throw your weight into the emergency release. [Brawl 4+2] The release slides the door open a few inches, then jams. You can feel it budging slightly under your weight, but, with insidious cold still creeping through your armor, the ship crashing, and Tarran trapped at best, you don't have a lot of time to wrestle with it.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/88
Stamina: 70/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 40/50 (46/50) [25lbs] Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 16/35)
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: The Virtue, Luxury rooms. Concussion, next save [1].

-----

Dominique Wakeman and Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 19, 2013, 02:44:42 am

"Hey may not have been confident in you remaining psionic if he took control of you, he would have to do it using one of the exoskeletons remember, we look around, and I help you get people out/ find out if your husband is here, If you are not actively fightnign against me we might be able to just disconnect him from the system, which if it really is Tarric should not harm him, or I may find proof, either way I need to keep away from the Immortals, because they WILL shoot me regardless of who "Tarric" really is"

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 19, 2013, 12:46:29 pm

"No, they'll listen to me if I tell them to stand down. He gave me that authority," Dom said. "Just wait for the two that came with me to come back, and I'll show you."

   Alonso and Basilio come jogging back to Dominique, weapons ready. For a moment, Dominique gets a bad feeling. She'd been told that the immortals would obey her orders, as long as they didn't contradict Taric's. If Taric had given a kill order...
   [Luck 19] The immortals however, seem to have been given more general engage-all-threats directives. They become their normal, placid selves when Dominique orders them to stand down. They flank Dominique and regard Ashley blankly, firmly tipping the odds in Dom's favor in the event of a firefight.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/91
Charge: 135/135
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]
.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

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Anna Witheld

Quote from: Zako on August 18, 2013, 12:13:49 am

Focus through the pain with sheer force of will helped along with training! Then try to mindbar again to throw off the surge effects. Also, take a break against the nearby wall and keep an eye on the colonists while doing so.

  You slump against the wall, congratulating Tyrin as best you can in your current state. [Soak 8 (No reduction)] Despite the psionic's death, the after effects of her attack linger, and pain courses through your body. [A. Empathetics 15+2-2-1] [Control 9, no Refund] (Stamina -15, -25) Without the threat of imminent death, you put together a mental shield over yourself and Tyrin. The effect severs the residual psionic damage, and the pain in your body fades away rapidly.  [Stamina 22] You slump against the wall as soon as the shield is in place. Despite the circumstances, taking a break from physical activity is surprisingly rejuvenating. At least, it's enough to keep you conscious. (Stamina regen tripled for his round, doubled for the next) 

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 89/95
Stamina: 3/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (45/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (14/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbar

---

Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Tiruin on August 19, 2013, 02:37:31 am

Oh right, ask the family before acting!

Before anything, the young man decided to try to console those who were affected. "What did she do to you all?"

Give Manticore and Energy Cell to Jenna.

Observe the battlefield, and try to move out of the building into a safe cover area, looking around for anyone signalling reinforcements.

If spotted: Try to disrupt or neutralize.

   You direct your attention to the still reeling families, asking about what had happened to them in an effort to bring them into some form of dialogue.
   The speaker from before recovers first once again. You wonder if he held some kind of rank in the colony; you don't recognize him, but the other colonists seem to defer to him automatically. "Nothing that bears repeating," he growls, then turns to the young man he took the gun away from earlier. "Ced," he continues, his voice losing some of its edge. "Take the others back into the stores. Don't open the door, not for anyone. Not until tomorrow. "
   The boy seems more then half in shock, not even responding until his father shakes him. "I..." the kid says unsteadily.
  "Go," the leader of the colonists repeats. "The others will follow you. Don't open up until tomorrow, not even for me."
   The boy nods shakily, slowly collecting everyone but the two remaining adults and steering them to the door in the north-east of the room. The leader of the colonists then turns his back on Tyrin and Anna, moving to kneel beside his dead child. The remaining colonist stands beside him, not interrupting the other man's grief.
   You take the hint and let them alone for a few minutes. You trade a few supplies over to Jenna and take a peek out the southern door, checking to see if anything changed. [Luck 2] [Technocrat Sniper Quickshot 22+1+1 Vs Reflex 19] Your mind registers a flash of light as scope glare a second too late. [Confirm Critical Finesse 22+1 Vs Tyrin Soak 21, Confirmed. Super Critical finesse 17 Vs Soak 21] [42 (reduced by 5)x2=84 damage. Armor -23, HP -61) [Soak 5, heavy bleeding]  Something sparks off the wall behind you, and you stagger back into the building clutching your side. The rushing roar of the railgun's report is dull in your ears. You look down at the bloody stain making its way down your stomach. There's a neat hole in the front of your armor, and you can feel something warm trickling down your back. Jenna, even on her splinted leg, manages to catch you before you hit the floor.

 

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 18/79
Stamina: 75/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (92/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (5/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Heavy Bleeding (Loses 10 stamina per turn until health and stamina equalize, then loses health slowly), Mindbar

---

Damien Smith

The gunship swung around the colony, aiming at the small structure that they'd received a strike call on. They'd been holding fire since their scan had ID a Church operative withing the building, but her vitals had gone dark seconds after they'd warned her of the impending strike.
   "No friendly heat signatures left inside the structure," the pilot reported. "There's still somewhere between ten and twenty people inside. One gunner by the entrance was firing on our infantry, but there's no way to verify whether the others are hostages or accomplices."
   "Accomplices," the captain grated. "The trooper who called us stated that there were only three targets who ran for the cover of that structure. Anyone inside would have had the advantage in numbers, but the only death you've noted so far was one of ours. Lock primary cannons and load ozzies, fire on my mark. Hector, Regis, rifles up and sights down, take out anyone who leaves the building. Damien, you.." The captain paused, clearly uncomfortable around the psionic. "You do whatever it takes to keep them from taking us down."

 

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (7/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (2/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: On board gunship, mindbar

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Zako on August 25, 2013, 10:07:21 pm

"Tyrin! Fuck!" Anna yelled as she heard the railgun and saw a spray of red come from the man. "Jenna! Our position has been pegged if that railgun is firing at us! We've got to bail before the gunship pulls around!"

With that, she turned to the colonists that were still remaining.

"Is there a back way out of this building? A window or something? We've got to get out of here, fast! Can one of you give me a hand with these two?"

Shut off the mindbar, grab Jenna and Tyrin and head out the back if the colonists say there is one. Otherwise, take a deep breath to focus and try to use my powers to get a rough position on the sniper. Notify everyone of where the sniper is if I can get a bead.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 25, 2013, 10:18:46 pm

Though workable, James' thought processes weren't doing so well in the first place. He'd had a serious concussion, after all, and not that much time had passed. So when the cold began freezing him to death, his speed of mind bombed again. He could still think in goals though. And he had quite a simple one- get through to Tarran. With that, James threw all caution to the wind, unable to properly think about consequences. He raged on the door, body and mind.
Get that door open, using a combination of strength and practically random Slams. Place no regard for my own safety but prioritize Tarran's (to the best of my ability).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 25, 2013, 10:51:08 pm

Dom gestured to the two Immortals. "See? It's fine, Ashley. Nobody is shooting nobody. We can keep it that way, right? Now, what do you suggest we do to prove that this place isn't a threat to you and yours anymore?" she asked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on August 25, 2013, 11:07:49 pm

Quote from: Zako on August 25, 2013, 10:07:21 pm

"Tyrin! Fuck!" Anna yelled as she heard the railgun and saw a spray of red come from the man. "Jenna! Our position has been pegged if that railgun is firing at us! We've got to bail before the gunship pulls around!"

With that, she turned to the colonists that were still remaining.

"Is there a back way out of this building? A window or something? We've got to get out of here, fast! Can one of you give me a hand with these two?"

((Zako:There. Are. No. Windows. NONE. ))

((PS. The enemies page on the wiki, which is hideously incomplete, is actually kind of helpful here.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 01:37:24 am

"Well for starters, we can see if it has any electronic connections, if the father is here, and there are connections we are at risk, if there are not he is at least somewhat contained."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 01:47:10 am

Dom nodded. "Well, where do you want to head to check that stuff out? I assume that if you were sent here and were able to hack that door, then you must've been given a map or something. At the very least, you probably know more than me," she said. "Speaking of, how the hell did you guys get a meteor-ship-thing, anyway?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 01:49:12 am

"The station we were AI's for is a factory, we made it, like we made these bodies and the weapons and armour"

((Does Ashley know where electronic connections might be?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 01:52:13 am

"A factory? So were you a robot with a body, or like an overseer for a part of it, or what?" Dom asked, curious. Her interactions with factories hadn't been much beyond buying the end result of their labor and occasionally, depending on where she was assigned, moving crates for one of them.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 01:56:13 am

"We had no set body, we controlled the "automated" systems, and some of us still do, they are used to being on a system rather than in a body, the two groups work together, mostly"

((Wewt I was looking forward to telling you guys this stuff IC))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 02:09:10 am

Dom scratched her head. "I can't even picture not having a body. How did you guys stand it, just being confined to one facility?" Maybe Ashley's response would give her some insight into Hoke.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 02:11:48 am

"Well it was hell, at least for me, the worst part is that those fetters they put into AIs it does not just force you to act one way, it forces you to think how they want, I was one of the 1st to jump into a real body, or as real as an AI can get anyway"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 02:30:55 am

Dom nodded. "Yeah... that's what I would think, too, even without all the thought police stuff. So that was the case with your boys too, I guess. Harry and Jordan, I mean. Speaking of, did you guys choose your names, or were they like designations, or what?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 02:32:28 am

"Our names are our names from before we were harvested to make AIs, or at least mine was, we basically called ourselves whatever we wanted after we got out, I can't even remember what I was called before we got free"

((It's too bad that it isn't a gung-ho member of the unchained talking to Ash, they might have been able to get some supplies, Ash's team and the unchained both hate the technocracy after all))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 02:43:55 am

Dom looked down. She thought Hoke had said something about being a person before he was an AI, but she'd figured he was just being an ass. Ash confirmed that it was the truth. "...I see. Do you remember anything about yourself, before you became an AI? Or did they wipe most of that out to make room for their bullshit?" If she sounded a little angry, it's because she was disgusted with the idea of the Technocrats just taking people and fucking with their lives. Hell, they had personally interfered with her life at least twice now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Tiruin on August 26, 2013, 02:44:47 am

Tyrin looked at Jenna and weakly gave her a nod, thanking her for that. He could feel..well, in a well described form, warmth radiating from his wound. He didn't know blood would be this warm..and if so, this was a very precarious situation.

"J-jenna..go over to Anna. T-" She's right there. "Please try to convince Ced to take us in. We can't go out this way."

..What if she doesn't believe me.
Then I must lie to her. We'll all die if we try this exit!
...And this wound. I wonder if it hit my organs.

"They've guns trained right at the door. We need to make our own way out. Blow down the wall. And not in this direction. If they can muster enough force to get me like that, then they're dead set to kill anyone who exits this building.

"Which means the colonists are also free targets now. Do you have anything we could use?"

Try to stabilize wound. And..err, try to wonder if I can prod Ced on this unfortunate matter and to try..to ask to go into the backroom--where it leads?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 02:45:36 am

"I was damn good at making things, actually still am, just have not realy had the chance you know, soldiering is something that is a necessity, it's not who I am"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 02:59:12 am

"Mmm. I see. I never was much good at anything before all this, myself." Dom sighed. "Just... moving crates and shit. Tried construction work for a bit, didn't like it. Was a bouncer at a strip club for a few years and that was a fun job, before I got fired for beating a few too many grab-happy drunks half to death." She flexed her hands. "I never was good at controlling myself when I got pissed off, and I always liked to fight. Didn't take much of a reason for it, y'know? That's why I look like this." She indicated her face, with its scars and black eye.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 03:02:58 am

"Ouch, sounds like you have found something out here then, or I am bad at drawing conclusions, either way"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 03:21:37 am

Dom shrugged. "More that I have to try to keep a grip on things. These powers... I dunno what'll happen now if I really lose my temper. Before I just had to worry about not beating a guy hard enough he dies. Now I don't know if like the area around me will blow up or something. Gotta... keep a lid on it, you know?" She sighed and covered her eyes with a hand. "More honestly... it's been harder to get that angry since losing Jeffrey. For the longest time I just felt like I was going through the motions; getting up, going to work, blowing most of my paycheck to get so drunk I could barely walk, coming home to an empty apartment and passing out in a cold bed just to get up and do it all again the next day."

She took a deep breath. "Just trying to deal with things, I guess. I haven't really felt in control of my life for a long time, so I sort of know where you're coming from, even if our circumstances aren't the same."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 03:32:26 am

"I realy do hope we both get what we need from this, your a good woman Dom, and i'd like to be friends if there is a chance."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 03:39:51 am

Dom nodded. "That's why I'm really hoping we can get this mess straightened out. I don't wanna hurt you either." She looked at the Immortals. "...I feel sorry for these guys. I know why you hate the Father so much. The proof of what kind of asshole he is is right in front of us. Hell, I've talked to him myself; I dunno if I told you this, but I took a nap earlier when we were all here and exploring and that guy took over my dreams, tried to get me to sell out my team and yours too. I don't know what exactly he wanted. I got woke up before we could talk much, luckily."

She thought for a moment. "Hmm. If the Father is an AI, then how did he get into my dreams? That sounds like a psychic sort of thing. Is he more than an AI? Do you know?" she asked Ash.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 03:42:12 am

"He is the strongest single mind I have ever seen or felt, that is all I know, and he seems hell bent on controlling everything, we can't just let him run rampant, you can see why I am skeptical that your Tarric, actually won, but I will give you the benefit of the doubt, for now"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on August 26, 2013, 05:59:31 am

I'll see what I can do. Damien stares intently at the commander. Do try to remember that there's only so much I can do, and coping with your incompetence is not, in fact, part of it. He cracks his knuckles and neck. That being said, let's get this over with. I have better things to do.

Wait for the dropship to get into position, then jump out and take stock of the situation. Get ready to retaliate at any attackers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on August 26, 2013, 07:39:10 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 03:39:51 am

She thought for a moment. "Hmm. If the Father is an AI, then how did he get into my dreams? That sounds like a psychic sort of thing. Is he more than an AI? Do you know?" she asked Ash.

((Bingo))

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on August 26, 2013, 05:59:31 am

I'll see what I can do. Damien stares intently at the commander. Do try to remember that there's only so much I can do, and coping with your incompetence is not, in fact, part of it. He cracks his knuckles and neck. That being said, let's get this over with. I have better things to do.

Jump out of the gunship and take stock of the situation. Get ready to retaliate at any attackers.

((Uh. The gunship is in the air, moving pretty quickly. Not saying you can't jump out, but its an interesting first choice of action.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on August 27, 2013, 05:52:24 am

Right then.
Changes incoming.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Tiruin on August 27, 2013, 08:30:31 am

((It would be better if you did jump off from that height, and probably utilize parkour to land safely though. :p))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on August 28, 2013, 05:38:50 am

((I'm just waiting for it to stop. Then I'll jump out. :P))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 06, 2013, 07:48:53 pm

Turn is written for everybody, but I'm on the wrong computer to make the map of Hensfield. Still, it's there. So update should be within a fortnight.

Serious, I just want to wave my arms at you in mixed consternation. I made a beautiful map of that entire floor weeks ago, Wolfchild has it, and yet the two of you will manage to move on without really actually doing ANYTHING on that floor. HNNNNRRRG.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on September 06, 2013, 09:16:32 pm

Sorry, but we had at least partly IC reasons to avoid PvP and I am not a big fan of PvP

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 06, 2013, 09:27:01 pm

Er... Sorry? >.>;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Nunzillor on September 08, 2013, 04:35:20 pm

Need moar reading material  :'(

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 08, 2013, 08:32:39 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 06, 2013, 09:27:01 pm

Er... Sorry? >.>;

Quote from: wolfchild on September 06, 2013, 09:16:32 pm

Sorry, but we had at least partly IC reasons to avoid PvP and I am not a big fan of PvP

Not something to be sorry over, it's just rather funny that the one map that I had planned out from beginning to end is the one map that I'm never going to use again. Frustrating, but funny. Like life in general really.

Quote from: Nunzillor on September 08, 2013, 04:35:20 pm

Need moar reading material  :'(

Don't be sad random forumite! Reading material is on the way!
In a couple hours.

Assuming my dorm's Wifi doesn't shit itself again when I try to use it to upload images.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Tiruin on September 08, 2013, 08:40:54 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 08, 2013, 08:32:39 pm

[...]
Not something to be sorry over, it's just rather funny that the one map that I had planned out from beginning to end is the one map that I'm never going to use again. Frustrating, but funny. Like life in general really.

( :'(

Use it...)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 08, 2013, 11:11:00 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2013, 03:39:51 am

Dom nodded. "That's why I'm really hoping we can get this mess straightened out. I don't wanna hurt you either." She looked at the Immortals. "...I feel sorry for these guys. I know why you hate the Father so much. The proof of what kind of asshole he is is right in front of us. Hell, I've talked to him myself; I dunno if I told you this, but I took a nap earlier when we were all here and exploring and that guy took over my dreams, tried to get me to sell out my team and yours too. I don't know what exactly he wanted. I got woke up before we could talk much, luckily."

She thought for a moment. "Hmm. If the Father is an AI, then how did he get into my dreams? That sounds like a psychic sort of thing. Is he more than an AI? Do you know?" she asked Ash.

   You feel the tension ease gradually as you and Ashley talk. At heart, or whatever she has in there, she seems to be a decent person. She probably isn't convinced that Taric is full of warm fluffy bunnies and a desire to altruistically advance mankind, but that puts her on a similar footing with you.
   [Intuition 22] An odd thought occurs to you when you mention the dream the Father induced in your mind. You remember the dream vividly, and you have no doubt that what the Father did was an Empathetic twist. Of course, if the Father used empathetics once, he could use them again. You had sensed the Father was weak, psionically speaking, but it still doesn't quite fit with Taric's story of events.
   Regardless, now you have to decide what to actually do with Ashley.   

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 26, 2013, 03:42:12 am

"He is the strongest single mind I have ever seen or felt, that is all I know, and he seems hell bent on controlling everything, we can't just let him run rampant, you can see why I am skeptical that your Tarric, actually won, but I will give you the benefit of the doubt, for now"

  Dominique seems to be winning her side of the argument when she demonstrates that the Immortals are fully under her control. The conclave fought the Father on even terms, but perhaps a psionic edge... You know too little to postulate, but Dom seems to have a solid case for now. Enough that you don't feel an imminent need to kill her.
  Harry, however, is still working on his project. You could leave him working as insurance policy, or you could call him off as a show of good faith, but you'll probably have to pick one soon.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/91
Charge: 135/135
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]
.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 25, 2013, 10:18:46 pm

Though workable, James' thought processes weren't doing so well in the first place. He'd had a serious concussion, after all, and not that much time had passed. So when the cold began freezing him to death, his speed of mind bombed again. He could still think in goals though. And he had quite a simple one- get through to Tarran. With that, James threw all caution to the wind, unable to properly think about consequences. He raged on the door, body and mind.
Get that door open, using a combination of strength and practically random Slams. Place no regard for my own safety but prioritize Tarran's (to the best of my ability).

Spoiler:  Initiative (click to show/hide)

James = 85+0-18

Environment = 29

[Soak 16, concussion reduced to mild] [P.Kinetics 15+1-1][A.Kinetics 7-1][Brawl 19+1-1] (-15 stamina) You wrench at the door with a combination of psionics and raw strength. Warped metal squeals as you slide the door open enough for you to throw your body clear of the freezing mist.
   The inside of engineering is dark. Very Dark. [observation 20+1-1] Surprisingly, the cold seems to have cleared your head a little, and you're able to focus your eyes well enough to pick out Tarran's body against the darkness. [Luck 4] He's unconscious and covered in small cuts and burns. The maintenance panel that must have been covering his bomb is embedded halfway in his left leg. The good news is that the edges of the wound appear cauterized by the heated metal, the bad news is that you're not sure you're going to be able to move him without breaking the wound open.
  [Luck 3] The ship lurches suddenly, and you feel the course shifting as Hoke stops making the little alterations to the flightpath. If Hoke ejected...
    Well, at least you'll have your feet on the ground shortly.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/88
Stamina: 58/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 40/50 (50/50) [25lbs] Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 16/35)
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: The Virtue, Luxury rooms. Mild Concussion, next save [5].

---

Anna Withheld and Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Zako on August 25, 2013, 10:07:21 pm

"Tyrin! Fuck!" Anna yelled as she heard the railgun and saw a spray of red come from the man. "Jenna! Our position has been pegged if that railgun is firing at us! We've got to bail before the gunship pulls around!"

With that, she turned to the colonists that were still remaining.

"Is there a back way out of this building? A window or something? We've got to get out of here, fast! Can one of you give me a hand with these two?"

Shut off the mindbar, grab Jenna and Tyrin and head out the back if the colonists say there is one. Otherwise, take a deep breath to focus and try to use my powers to get a rough position on the sniper. Notify everyone of where the sniper is if I can get a bead.

Quote from: Tiruin on August 26, 2013, 02:44:47 am

Tyrin looked at Jenna and weakly gave her a nod, thanking her for that. He could feel..well, in a well described form, warmth radiating from his wound. He didn't know blood would be this warm..and if so, this was a very precarious situation.

"J-jenna..go over to Anna. T-" She's right there. "Please try to convince Ced to take us in. We can't go out this way."

..What if she doesn't believe me.
Then I must lie to her. We'll all die if we try this exit!
...And this wound. I wonder if it hit my organs.

"They've guns trained right at the door. We need to make our own way out. Blow down the wall. And not in this direction. If they can muster enough force to get me like that, then they're dead set to kill anyone who exits this building.

"Which means the colonists are also free targets now. Do you have anything we could use?"

Try to stabilize wound. And..err, try to wonder if I can prod Ced on this unfortunate matter and to try..to ask to go into the backroom--where it leads?

  The leader of the colonists stares hard at Anna when she asks for his help. [Diplomacy 16+1] He's silent for a moment, considering whether or not to leave Tyrin and Anna to their own ills. They are, after all, the indirect reason for his life being torn apart. Eventually he stands up from his daughter and motions for the other colonist to grab Tyrin. He jerks his head to the door to the northeast, "only other way out is through that door," he says finally, his voice raw. "Don't know that it will do you a lot of good. We're all dead anyway."
   Anna helps Jenna support herself, walking her over to the indicated door while the other colonist pulls Tyrin along behind. [P.Empathetics 16+1] Anna opens the door a crack, pushing her senses out a little in order to try and get a bead on the sniper. Several minds other than Tyrin's and the colonists stand out, but they're somewhere to the north, unlikely to be the sniper.
  Tyrin lets himself be half-dragged, half-carried by the colonist. He paws at the bloody hole in his armor in stunned fascination. Treating that kind of an injury is going to have to wait until someone can help him peel the armor off, but he can try to slow the bleeding... [Medicine 17-4] Tyrin cinches a set of bandages down over his armor. It's a stopgap, but it should slow the bleeding a little until he could get better treatment.

(Bleeding reduced to moderate)

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 84/95
Stamina: 11/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (40/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (14/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 18/79
Stamina: 68/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Moderate Bleeding (Loses 7 stamina per turn until health and stamina equalize, then loses health slowly)

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/410/bz1v.png)
Light Green Hollow Face: Jenna
Dark Red Hollow Face: Armed Colonist
Light-Grey Hollow Face: Unarmed Colonist

Light Blue Hollow Face: Anna
Deep Blue Hollow Face: Tyrin

Teal filled face: Trooper
Teal filled face with gold background: Sharpshooter
Cyan Face with gold background: Sniper
Cyan Filled face with light-grey background: Destroyer
White Filled face: Damien

Teal G with grey background: Approximate Gunship location (+about 20 tiles on the z axis)

?: Unknown Entity

---

Gunship

   "Main cannons are locked, engines are primed for firing burn. We're ready to attack, sir. However..."
   "However, what?"
   "Heat signatures are erratic within the building, one of our snipers may have just pegged a target. Judging by signal fade most of the remaining targets are moving underground."   
   "All the more reason to attack now. Full firing burn, set the spread for both cannons to hit the entire structure."

   The gunship's engines pushed forwards hard, and the cannons pushed back. Osmium-192 cored rail slugs slammed into the small structure protecting Tyrin and Anna, barely slowing down as they punched through the walls. [Jenna Luck 20,] [Anna Luck 11] [Tyrin Luck 12] [Colonist Luck 10] [Colonist Leader Luck 20] The firing pattern moves outwards from the building's center, filling the structure with spall and shrapnel. Jenna gets lucky, Anna's body serving to protect her from the flying metal. (Anna Armor -5, HP -5, 1 negated). The colonist leader is untouched, but both Tyrin and the colonist supporting him get struck. (Tyrin Armor -14) (Colonist HP -16) Tyrin's armor, despite the one crucial hole, holds fast against barrage. The unarmored colonist isn't so lucky, and stray debris tears into his shoulder.

---

Damien Smith

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on August 26, 2013, 05:59:31 am

Wait for the dropship to get into position, then jump out and take stock of the situation. Get ready to retaliate at any attackers.

  The captain didn't bat an eyelash at Damien's impertinence. Damien was Church property, and, until such time as they reigned him in, he had an indecent amount of freedom. The captain simply nodded coldly and turned back to his post. Damien smiled and slipped back into the gunship's claustrophobic drop bay. There were perks to being... whatever he was.
   Normal people needed a drop harness or an old fashioned 'chute to use on of these bays, but, then again, Damien had never been a normal person. At least, not that he could remember. He punched in an override code, and the bay doors opened. Wind rushed in, and Damien loosened his body in preparation for the drop. No two were ever alike.
   Damien watched the field under the gunship slow and finally stop as the pilot put the craft into a hover. Damien paused a moment, rode out the brief mid air hop as the cannons kicked online, then let himself fall out of the gunship.
   [Passive Kinetics 22+1] Earth erupted with transferred force as Damien hit the ground from a hundred foot free fall. The psionic simply dusted himself off, flicking off the low-velocity bits of dirt and colonist fungus that the shield armor hadn't excluded. There would come a time when that trick wouldn't work, but Damien didn't really care. It had worked today. [Observation 21] Damien noted a military sniper and a destroyer bunkered down with trio of troopers to the south-east of the building that the gunship was hammering. Shapes move in the smoke to the north, but it was impossible to tell whether they were Technocrat, Unchained, or colonists too stupid to get out of the way.
  There was an odd sound in the air, audible faintly above even the remorseless thunder of the gunship's main guns. It sounded... large, but Damien couldn't quite tell what it was.

 

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 85/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (7/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (2/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: kisame12794 on September 08, 2013, 11:18:43 pm

((If I'm right about that sound, this is gonna be awesome.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on September 09, 2013, 02:42:51 am

Gonna leave Harry for now

((Ashley wants to trust Dom, but is not going to risk everything, herself maybe, but not everything))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 09, 2013, 02:45:15 am

"So, uh... are we going to go see Taric or not?" Dom asked, feeling that the question was never actually answered.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on September 09, 2013, 02:47:56 am

"Ok, i guess, still a bit iffy about it to be honest"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 09, 2013, 02:50:35 am

"Yeah, I don't blame you, but this is the only way we're gonna work things out peacefully. I mean, I trust the dude, but I guess you gotta meet him to see for yourself. Ready to go?"

If so, Dom calls the elevator and gets in, telling Alonso and Basilio to stay on this floor as a show of good faith.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: wolfchild on September 09, 2013, 02:56:27 am

Go with dom, but keep a hand on a weapon

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Zako on September 09, 2013, 03:03:14 am

((Have you remembered to do my increased stamina regen?))

"Shit! It's the gunship! We've got to get out of here! Listen, there's a bunch of people to the north of here but I don't know if they are on our side or not, and it's a clear alley heading towards them! If they are technocrats and we run out there, they'll plug us for sure! I would appreciate any ideas right about now!" Anna yelled over the sound of the gunship firing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on September 09, 2013, 05:54:16 am

Alrighty then. Drop complete. Now, there were supposedly some Unchained here. Hopefully, the gunship wouldn't blow them into oblivion just yet. Even if there was just one, that one would know where the main base was. In his mind, Damien made a list. Step one: Find rebels. Step two: Earn trust. Three: Find the base. Four: Bring down the thunder. Perhaps those troops over there knew what was going on.
"Soldier! Report!"
Damien walks up to the troops at the destroyer and demands a status report.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 09, 2013, 08:48:53 am

Quote from: Zako on September 09, 2013, 03:03:14 am

((Have you remembered to do my increased stamina regen?))

Yep, four doubled to eight, down from four tripled to twelve last round. I may spot you an extra round of increased regeneration because 1. you really need it, and 2. you got a good stamina roll. Though you didn't spend the entire turn resting, which makes it less effective than it would have been.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 09, 2013, 04:17:30 pm

Quote from: kisame12794 on September 08, 2013, 11:18:43 pm

((If I'm right about that sound, this is gonna be awesome.))

Heheh, I have an idea or two as well.

---

James' thoughts slowly and exruciatingly wrenched into something more coherent, more understandable. He could work with this. ...But Nathaniel's ejection made things five times more difficult, not to mention the maintenance panel jammed inside Tarran's leg. James muttered a curse. He couldn't get Tarran into the drop suit with this thing in his leg, but if he didn't Tarran would die anyway. He groaned. He had one thing to try. And if not, he'd merely have to try and hope for the best. His clumsy hands couldn't do much, he knew, but... maybe his mind could. He'd have to hope for luck...
James attempts to use psionic blade to cut the maintenance panel where it juts out of Tarran's flesh. Then he attempts to put the drop suit on Tarran, having to take out the panel if he couldn't cut it. And above all, he gets the two of them the hell out of the ship.
There was something James was missing, something he didn't know how to do. Somehow, this plan seemed flawed... But his head hurt, and he didn't have time for standing around.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 09, 2013, 08:06:24 pm

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on September 09, 2013, 05:54:16 am

Damien walks up to the troops at the destroyer and demands a status report.

Just to clarify here, a Technocrat destroyer is a sub-class of heavy infantry (Big guns). Also added a key to the map, which is something I probably should have done earlier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Tiruin on September 09, 2013, 10:55:37 pm

Quote from: Anna on September 09, 2013, 03:03:14 am

"Shit! It's the gunship! We've got to get out of here! Listen, there's a bunch of people to the north of here but I don't know if they are on our side or not, and it's a clear alley heading towards them! If they are technocrats and we run out there, they'll plug us for sure! I would appreciate any ideas right about now!" Anna yelled over the sound of the gunship firing.

"Well, I have two. Either we run out that way where I got shot-I'm betting they've shifted aiming on that part thanks to psychology- and duck away from where the Gunship is at."

Tyrin pointed at the point where the gunship was facing--the house was to be used as cover.

"Or we could take our chances with the four you're sensing. Though it would help if we could make a better distraction. I'm pretty optimistic either way."

He looked at his wounds, and then looked at Boris. Trying to convince him (with what he learned, along with any innate skills) to join up. "It may be bleak, but you're still standing. We can all get out of here safe, but only if we work together. You're a sign of hope for the others.

"We should all go one way or the other, and I'm taking my chances with the four in that direction."

Anna, I'm going north.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 09, 2013, 11:23:43 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on September 09, 2013, 10:55:37 pm

Quote from: Anna on September 09, 2013, 03:03:14 am

"Shit! It's the gunship! We've got to get out of here! Listen, there's a bunch of people to the north of here but I don't know if they are on our side or not, and it's a clear alley heading towards them! If they are technocrats and we run out there, they'll plug us for sure! I would appreciate any ideas right about now!" Anna yelled over the sound of the gunship firing.

"Well, I have two. Either we run out that way where I got shot-I'm betting they've shifted aiming on that part thanks to psychology- and duck away from where the Gunship is at."

Tyrin pointed at the point where the gunship was facing--the house was to be used as cover.

"Or we could take our chances with the four you're sensing. Though it would help if we could make a better distraction. I'm pretty optimistic either way."

He looked at his wounds, and then looked at Ced. Trying to convince him (with what he learned, along with any innate skills) to join up. "It may be bleak, but you're still standing. We can all get out of here safe, but only if we work together. You're a sign of hope for the others.

"We should all go one way or the other, and I'm taking my chances with the four in that direction."

Anna, I'm going north.

*Cough* Cedric is the guy's son. The leader's name is... *notes riffle* Boris. Tyrin may know this since the Technocrat Manipulator said it in her introduction.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Zako on September 09, 2013, 11:39:43 pm

"Right. Move up to that corner and I'll try to cover you from the gunship. Just give me a moment first to catch my breath."

Have everyone wait for me to take a few deep breaths to collect and focus myself before they move. Then, try an Override on the pilot of the gunship to jerk his hands to the left and forward, while I lay covering fire on the ship with my rifle, trying to hit the engines or the pilot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Tiruin on September 10, 2013, 12:35:20 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 09, 2013, 11:23:43 pm

*Cough* Cedric is the guy's son. The leader's name is... *notes riffle* Boris. Tyrin may know this since the Technocrat Manipulator said it in her introduction.

((*cough* I said Boris :P))

"C-cover me?! I'm saying we all run for it. With luck, and..err, my knowledge in empathetics, I could try to sway whomever is out there to at least not shoot in the first seconds. If...that's possible."

Try my passive empathetics?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Zako on September 10, 2013, 12:57:43 am

"Tyrin, I'm not that kind of person. Of course I'm going with you, but someone needs to try to drive that ship away and you're all too hurt to aim well. Hence, me covering the lot of you while we all move. If anything, I'll be trying to draw fire away from the rest of you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on September 10, 2013, 06:00:22 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 09, 2013, 08:06:24 pm

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on September 09, 2013, 05:54:16 am

Damien walks up to the troops at the destroyer and demands a status report.

Just to clarify here, a Technocrat destroyer is a sub-class of heavy infantry (Big guns). Also added a key to the map, which is something I probably should have done earlier.

Ah, okay. Thanks for the clarification.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 10, 2013, 08:21:25 am

Quote from: Zako on September 09, 2013, 11:39:43 pm

"Right. Move up to that corner and I'll try to cover you from the gunship. Just give me a moment first to catch my breath."

Have everyone wait for a minute in cover while I rest for a little. Then, try an Override on the pilot of the gunship to jerk his hands to the left and forward, while I lay covering fire on the ship with my rifle, trying to hit the engines.

Zako, you don't really have time to rest. The Gunship is actively pummeling the house, and its rounds are going straight through. Think of the cannons as a slower firing science-fiction GAU-8. If you rest you're going to have to make an extra luck roll against spall, shrapnel, and of course, actually getting shot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Zako on September 10, 2013, 09:15:11 am

I was thinking about resting in this case by just taking a few deep breaths to try and get more energy than just lying around while being shot at. I'll edit my action to clarify this for you. Thankfully, override is cheap enough to do. Let's hope the pilot isn't under a mindbar...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Tiruin on September 10, 2013, 10:16:32 am

Quote from: Zako on September 10, 2013, 12:57:43 am

"Tyrin, I'm not that kind of person. Of course I'm going with you, but someone needs to try to drive that ship away and you're all too hurt to aim well. Hence, me covering the lot of you while we all move. If anything, I'll be trying to draw fire away from the rest of you."

"Let's hope gravity doesn't decide to kill us. Here's to hoping it hits the rotors and the pilot. Make a big flash of light while you're at it. I don't think your output of lead and fire would contend."

Tyrin gave a joking laugh.

"Just be sure to give them a hole bigger than the one they gave me, ok?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Zako on September 11, 2013, 08:47:30 am

Anna grinned a bit forcibly, doing her best to keep up appearances.

"Just don't get shot again, alright? You still have work to do, eh?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: werty892 on September 13, 2013, 08:17:00 pm

Itsss baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkk! ermegurd. Spoiler warning, this is a bump.

Waitlist. I may have a char sheet Soon^TM

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 14, 2013, 07:36:44 am

Heh, a bump isn't too much needed. This RTD just updates slower than some of the less meaty RTDs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 16, 2013, 10:38:16 pm

Quote from: werty892 on September 13, 2013, 08:17:00 pm

Itsss baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkk! ermegurd. Spoiler warning, this is a bump.

Waitlist. I may have a char sheet Soon^TM

Now I will never stop visualizing you as a goldfish.

I am currently working on the turn. Made an A on my first exam, which is a good omen for the rest of this semester, but my schedule is still... tight. Like a size two thong on a grizzly bear. U.S thong, not Aussie thong.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Taricus on September 16, 2013, 10:47:56 pm

And I assume it's as angry as said grizzly as well? :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2013, 10:48:55 pm

Been trying them out for that whole loincloth thing, D? :P Seriously though, good luck with that. I would post in that thread but I have no real advice to offer. >.>;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 16, 2013, 11:48:15 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2013, 10:48:55 pm

Been trying them out for that whole loincloth thing, D? :P Seriously though, good luck with that. I would post in that thread but I have no real advice to offer. >.>;

Ha ha. Because I'm such a thong kind of guy.

Anyway, enough about my potentially non-masculine taste in hammocks. Tyrin and Anna's turn is written.

Spoiler: Don't stand still when the technocrat equivalent of a light A-10 is shooting at you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2013, 11:49:56 pm

That was a joke, cause of knowing the sizes and all... yeah... I'll shut up. .__.;

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 16, 2013, 11:52:12 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2013, 11:49:56 pm

That was a joke, cause of knowing the sizes and all... yeah... I'll shut up. .__.;

It's cool, I thought it was funny. Sorry if I came across as curt. Very tired. Going to go shower and sleep now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2013, 11:56:24 pm

My being deflated is also a joke. :3 Good night, D. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 17, 2013, 10:05:12 pm

Poe's Law
Poe's Law everywhere

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 17, 2013, 11:24:44 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 17, 2013, 10:05:12 pm

Poe's Law
Poe's Law everywhere

Instances of Poe's law increase exponentially when tired.

The turns for all "good" players are written.

Teasers,

Quote

This is where she's going to die.

Quote

"Bang! HNGH! thud."

Quote

Bubble shields flare into brief, bright existence...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Tiruin on September 17, 2013, 11:28:55 pm

Stop teasing Draignean. You're good at teasing! D:

And now I'm hanging on the edge of my seat.

If I fall, this is all your fault.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 17, 2013, 11:31:59 pm

I've still got to do maps and Damien's turn. Maps are going to take a little bit, and the scale is going to be absolutely wrecked now. I REALLY hate scale. It makes life so much more difficult.

Actually, maps won't be as hard as I expected. Not at first anyway.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 18, 2013, 04:22:02 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 17, 2013, 11:24:44 pm

Quote

"Bang! HNGH! thud."

rip james
you were kinda stupid

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Nunzillor on September 19, 2013, 12:48:46 am

Nah, I don't see you dying (yet).  Maybe Tarran though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 19, 2013, 02:10:59 am

Do you honestly see me killing off a main, even a retired main, with a dialogue section that reads "Bang! HNGH! thud."? Killing players is serious business. Except for Trollan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 19, 2013, 03:45:17 pm

no, i was joking

for further reference, no caps means i am joking :p

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Nunzillor on September 19, 2013, 05:06:49 pm

Can't wait for you to prove me wrong.   :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 19, 2013, 10:20:53 pm

First note: Maps are simpler when one of the people is blind and doesn't need a map.

Second note: I Still need to write the inventory spoilers of everyone.

Third note: Even with that, I should be able to press this out in an hour or so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: It got worse.
Post by: Draignean on September 19, 2013, 10:50:54 pm

Anna Withheld and Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Tiruin on September 09, 2013, 10:55:37 pm

"Well, I have two. Either we run out that way where I got shot-I'm betting they've shifted aiming on that part thanks to psychology- and duck away from where the Gunship is at."

Tyrin pointed at the point where the gunship was facing--the house was to be used as cover.

"Or we could take our chances with the four you're sensing. Though it would help if we could make a better distraction. I'm pretty optimistic either way."

He looked at his wounds, and then looked at Boris. Trying to convince him (with what he learned, along with any innate skills) to join up. "It may be bleak, but you're still standing. We can all get out of here safe, but only if we work together. You're a sign of hope for the others.

"We should all go one way or the other, and I'm taking my chances with the four in that direction."

Anna, I'm going north.
Try my passive empathetics?

Quote from: Zako on September 09, 2013, 11:39:43 pm

Have everyone wait for me to take a few deep breaths to collect and focus myself before they move. Then, try an Override on the pilot of the gunship to jerk his hands to the left and forward, while I lay covering fire on the ship with my rifle, trying to hit the engines or the pilot.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Tyrin: 76+3-3 = 76
Anna: 1+6-1 = 6

Jenna: 81+6-2 = 85

Armed Colonist: 12+2-0=14
Armed Colonist Leader: 85+4-0=89

Gunship: 56

   Tyrin and the Colonist supporting him make a sprinting hobble out of the rapidly disintegrating building. [Mobility 1, Mobility 19] Tyrin's legs collapse under him a few steps in, and the colonist is forced to half drag and half carry him. The two of them make it a short distance outside the structure, partially obscured by smoke but still exposed. [Tyrin P.Empathetics ?] Tyrin tries to impress some amount of empathy and friendliness on the figures Anna sensed, but he can't tell if anything is happening. At least, not until the other party replies.
    "I don't know who you are, and I don't give a damn. Come with us if you want to live! That gunship is going to kill you whether you're a civilian or not." [Observation 18+1] Tyrin recognizes the voice. An Unchained marshal he knows by sight if not by name.   
    The continuing hail of the gunship's barrage pounds the colonist structure, turning survival within into a roulette game. [Anna Luck 11] [Colonist leader luck 2] [Jenna Luck 8] Anna's armor gets further shredded by shards of flying metal, sharp edges slicing through the infiltration suit's reinforced fabric and continuing on to draw blood. (Anna Armor -4, Hp -11, 1 negated) The leader of the colonists gets less lucky, and an osmium slug clips him under the ribs. (Colonist Leader Hp -141)  The force of the impact turns his side into slop, the kinetic energy of the glancing hit rupturing organs and fracturing bones inside his flesh. He dies along with his daughter. A cloud of spall hits Jenna from above, (Jenna Armor -3, HP -40, 3 Negated) and she stiffens briefly in Anna's arms before becoming dead weight. Anna lets her body fall to the ground, knowing there's nothing she can do about the four inch spike of metal embedded in the psionic's skull.
    Anna pauses in the destruction, stunned. Dead. All dead. [Stamina 4, no effect] She's too tired for this. Too wounded. Adrenaline does little in the face of a growing realization that death is inevitable. She steps outside of the collapsing house, calm in spite of the pain of her injuries. She raises her rifle, points it at the massive target of the gunship, and fires. [Quickshot 16-1-1+3, 12-1-1+3,15-1-1+3] (Gunship shields -16,-10,-12) Brief flashes of golden light appear just in front of the gunship's armor as the ship's shielding cancels the kinetic energy of each bullet. Undaunted, Anna switches to a mental attack. Even if she can just knock the gunship a little off course, she can buy Tyrin some time. [Override 19+2-2] [Control 2, cost +10%] (-11 Stamina) (Damien -10 stamina) The attack strikes hard, but rebounds off the hard shell of a technocrat mental shield. The psionic that' s been keeping the unchained from pulling the gunship out of the air is still operating, and he's shielding the pilot. Staring up at the impregnable gunship, Anna realizes something.
   This is where she's going to die.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/95
Stamina: 4/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (36/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 18/79
Stamina: 61/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Moderate Bleeding (Loses 7 stamina per turn until health and stamina equalize, then loses health slowly)

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/4066/u1wl.png)
Red Hollow Face: Armed Colonist
Green Hollow Face: Unchained Psionic
Green Hollow Face on Dark Green Background: Unchained Kineticist
Dark Green Hollow Face: Unchained Marshal

Light Blue Hollow Face: Anna
Deep Blue Hollow Face: Tyrin

Teal filled face: Trooper
Teal filled face with gold background: Sharpshooter
Cyan Face with gold background: Sniper
Cyan Filled face with light-grey background: Destroyer
White Filled face: Damien

---

Dominique Wakeman and Ashley Fey

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 09, 2013, 02:50:35 am

"Yeah, I don't blame you, but this is the only way we're gonna work things out peacefully. I mean, I trust the dude, but I guess you gotta meet him to see for yourself. Ready to go?"

If so, Dom calls the elevator and gets in, telling Alonso and Basilio to stay on this floor as a show of good faith.

Quote from: wolfchild on September 09, 2013, 02:56:27 am

Go with dom, but keep a hand on a weapon

  Dominique sets Alonso and Basilio to chill for a while, lessening her advantage in a fight in exchange for a slightly more trusting atmosphere. Ashely accepts Dom's update to meet with Taric, but, despite Dominique leaving the Immortals behind, she keeps her hand on her weapon.
   Emily's voice chimes into the conversation the instant both of you step into the elevator. "This is not what Lord Taric wanted."
   The elevator begins to slide smoothly upwards.
   "Would you like me to play music to ease your tension?"
   Nobody justifies that with an answer.
   
***

   Taric massages his head. Dominique had found him, with the assistance of a couple immortals, hunched over a computer console. He'd been psychically speeding through functions, and he wasn't taking the interruption to his work with a great deal of grace.
   "Dominique, if the next words out of your mouth are 'it followed me home, can I keep it?' I'm docking your pay. I asked you to shoot her, dead. Bang! HNGH! thud. Not bring her back here so we can have tea," Taric says, completely ignoring the fact that Ashley herself is almost within arms length. "I'm a little busy right now, but if you want I can get one of my Immortals to give me a gun and we can take a minute to shoot her together. It'll be fun, just like old times. What do you say?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Floor 15

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/91
Charge: 135/135
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 09, 2013, 04:17:30 pm

James' thoughts slowly and exruciatingly wrenched into something more coherent, more understandable. He could work with this. ...But Nathaniel's ejection made things five times more difficult, not to mention the maintenance panel jammed inside Tarran's leg. James muttered a curse. He couldn't get Tarran into the drop suit with this thing in his leg, but if he didn't Tarran would die anyway. He groaned. He had one thing to try. And if not, he'd merely have to try and hope for the best. His clumsy hands couldn't do much, he knew, but... maybe his mind could. He'd have to hope for luck...
James attempts to use psionic blade to cut the maintenance panel where it juts out of Tarran's flesh. Then he attempts to put the drop suit on Tarran, having to take out the panel if he couldn't cut it. And above all, he gets the two of them the hell out of the ship.
There was something James was missing, something he didn't know how to do. Somehow, this plan seemed flawed... But his head hurt, and he didn't have time for standing around.

   You have to get the suit on Tarran, and you have to get him moving. Both of which necessitate some immediate action on the metal plate sticking out of his leg. You concentrate, thinking about what you want to make happen. You're pretty sure this isn't the way the others do this, but the others don't have split personalities piloting their psionics. [Blade 20-3+1-1][Control 2, +10% stamina cost] (-28 Stamina) You hold the piece of metal steady with one hand, and something twists in the air around you. The metal jerks as the psionic blade cuts through it near the base. The jerk causes some bleeding, but it looks, compared to the rest of the wound, superficial.
    With the metal poking out of Tarran's leg shortened considerably, you slap the dropsuit onto him, buckling it up to the best of your abilities. Which isn't much. Thankfully the suit was made for VIPs who were also not expected to know how to put on a dropsuit in the heat of the moment. It's probably not on "right", but it should do its job.
[Luck 3] Which is very fortunate. You're thrown into one of the walls of engineering as the ship hits something in mid-air. You feel the ship twist sideways for a second, then everything lurches as the Virtue plows into the ground.
   Dropsuits are usually meant to protect people when they fall from great height, and most civilian suits actually require the user to manually activate the bulk of the suits protective measures. Suits for Technocrat high-personnel, however, are quite a bit more advanced. Uncaring whether it was the ground or not, both Tarran's and James' suits detect immediate fatal impact events with the walls of the engineering section, and they deploy countermeasures. The compartment fills with expanding impact gel as sideline canisters on both vests explode. Bubble shields flare into a brief, bright existence, existing only for long enough to provide a cushion against the damage of hitting the compartment wall with the speed and force of a falling luxury transport. 
   [Soak 12] [Tarran Soak 4]

***

   'Wake up' isn't exactly the right phrase for the way your brain starts processing things again immediately after the crash. Seconds have passed, and the ship has, thankfully, stopped moving. The impact gel is hot, but, considering that you just landed in the most literal sense possible, you'd say that's a minor concern. You sit up and immediately bang your head on the much lowered ceiling. The engineering compartment is a hell of a lot smaller than it used to be. It is also completely lightless. You can feel the motion retarding muck of impact gel covering the floor to a depth of a couple inches. [Observation 1] You reach around in the darkness, but you can't find anything remotely resembling Tarran. The only thing you can hear clearly is the faint sound of liquid flowing.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/88
Stamina: 33/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 40/50 (50/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: The Virtue, engineering. Mild Concussion, next save [4].

---

Damien Smith

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on September 09, 2013, 05:54:16 am

Alrighty then. Drop complete. Now, there were supposedly some Unchained here. Hopefully, the gunship wouldn't blow them into oblivion just yet. Even if there was just one, that one would know where the main base was. In his mind, Damien made a list. Step one: Find rebels. Step two: Earn trust. Three: Find the base. Four: Bring down the thunder. Perhaps those troops over there knew what was going on.
"Soldier! Report!"
Damien walks up to the troops at the destroyer and demands a status report.

  Damien got near enough to the soldiers to tag their collar signals. Talking was hell on the field, and taking reports the direct way, well, that often had unpleasant side effects. "Report," Damien ordered the instant he had the destroyer's frequency locked down.
   Damien's signal brought up his rank and clearances up instantaneously on the soldier's HUD, which in turn brought absolute compliance to the soldier. Credit where credit was due, the Technocrats knew how to select and brainwash absolute loyalty into their shock troops. "Holding down enemy forces, sir! Reinforcement call was issued by a voluntary trooper, we're first response. We'll be ready to move in after the gunship finishes it's pass if you have no alternate orders, sir!"
   Damien opens his mouth to send another query through the radio, but a chill runs through his body. Someone is launching a psionic attack against the pilot of the gunship. Nothing major, but whoever is doing it has skill. [P. Empathetics 1] And, strangely, they leave no psychic trace to follow. For all intents, the attack on the pilot came out of nowhere.

   The growing roar that Damien noted earlier breaks him out of his attempt to trace the source of the psychic attack. It had a clear direction now, definitely coming from the south, but... Damien's eyes narrowed, catching movement in the farther trees. What he saw was, surprising. Billowing smoke and limping along on two engines, a large silver ship was pummeling its way through the branches separating it from Hensfield. It was clearly broken, and the cockpit module was missing, but that didn't stop it from driving toward the colony on sheer momentum. That, he thought, looking at the approaching ship, is not something you see every day.

 

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 74/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (7/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (2/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar

---

The Gunship

"Sir! We have an unidentified object approaching at high speed, position is roughly nine'o."
"Classification?"
"Unknown, it appears damaged but it's not slowing. Tracking trajectory... Merciful Church, it's coming right at us!"
"Pull off from the assault, now! Evasive thrust, twenty degrees fro-"

The Virtue hits the gunship like a shovel clotheslining a hummingbird. Damien, Anna, and Tyrin watch in awe as the transport careens through the burning remnants of the gunship, making a half pinwheel before crashing to a burning stop in one of the fields to the north.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 19, 2013, 11:03:31 pm

"I brought her here to parley. Wouldn't it be useful to ally with her organization?" Dom asked, deciding to start out with 'reasonable'.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 19, 2013, 11:08:35 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 19, 2013, 11:03:31 pm

"I brought her here to parley. Wouldn't it be useful to ally with her organization?" Dom asked, deciding to start out with 'reasonable'.

  Taric rolls his eyes. "She wouldn't consider it. If I could have just bought her the proverbial pony and brought her over to our side, don't you think I would have tried it already?" Taric sighs. "Watch. Ashley," he says, addressing the cyborg as though she were slightly hard of hearing. "Are there any circumstances under which your organization would consider allying itself with me?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Taricus on September 19, 2013, 11:08:53 pm

(Well Powder, you kinda did just save Zako and Tiruin. Even if James has no clue what the ship just hit XD)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Zako on September 19, 2013, 11:19:42 pm

((Whew... That was close. Too close. I figured that he shielded the pilot with a mindbar, but I forgot about shields on the craft itself...))

Anna blinked a few times in shock. "Son of a bitch... That's something you don't see everyday." It then occurred to her that she was still alive and that judging by the lack of gunshots from where her teammate headed, Tyrin was still alive too.

Not today death... Not today...

Head in the direction that Tyrin went as quickly as I can manage, staying in as much cover as possible. Keep an eye out for him and regroup.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 19, 2013, 11:23:16 pm

"If you could prove that you are not the Voice"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 19, 2013, 11:32:21 pm

  Taric throws up his hands. "As I said. It's impossible. I'm damaged goods to her and her superiors. There is literally no way for me to prove that my personality is my own, or close enough, without actually taking her on a spin through my head. And, in a wonderful catch-22, if I do that she'll be considered damaged goods and untrustworthy by the rest of her organization." Taric shakes his head. "Honestly, Dominique, I already thought about this. There was a reason I asked you to just shoot her. No dramatic monologues, no attempting to bring her into the fold with the power of friendship, just a quick double-tap."

"Speaking of double-taps," he adds, "where is Harry?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 19, 2013, 11:36:15 pm

"I don't know. and yes there is basically nothing you can do to convince me to ally, but if you allow me to limit your access to our network, I will advocate letting you be."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Tiruin on September 19, 2013, 11:38:57 pm

((That is truly amazing. O_o
Crossover of a crossover.

..Ok posting and editing up later. Too busy rereading again and again.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 19, 2013, 11:42:31 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on September 19, 2013, 11:36:15 pm

"I don't know. and yes there is basically nothing you can do to convince me to ally, but if you allow me to limit your access to our network, I will advocate letting you be."

"You sabotaged this base's communications," Taric says dryly, "I think that's about as limited as you can get. However, I cannot agree to long term severance. I'm building an empire here, and I'm going to need connections. What I can do is agree not to contact your organization, if that's anything to un-bunch their collective panties." Taric begins to finger his collar. "I also find it exceptionally difficult to believe that you 'don't know' where Harry is. Dominique, did you see him?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 19, 2013, 11:46:44 pm

"We cut our communications as a safety measure"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 20, 2013, 12:24:21 am

"No, I didn't see either of her buddies," Dom said. "Why? Do you know something I don't, boss?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Tiruin on September 20, 2013, 12:33:36 am

Gunfire. Explosives. Osmium slug. High calibre. Armor piercing. Finely made..
And then more fire. Screaming. Impact. Crash.

Tyrin groaned as the debris fell all around him, coating his face-and if not for the colonist helping him-would've been his downfall.

"Ally..up north." he said, gritting his teeth against the pain that was his chest wound. It would hold for now, but he wasn't sure just how well he was stabilizing. His mind was a mix of sludge, to say bluntly. He could only concentrate on the thoughts that kept him conscious--that brought him this far. Those who were in this fight, to protect those fighting alongside them. "Anna. Jenna. Ced. Boris. Safety. North."

His vision was hazy, but he could make out the visage of the lad that carried him this far. "If I don't make it, run for them. Save yourself."

But he couldn't stop thinking about the last explosion. It was to the east..and quite much higher than they were. Did someone fire a projectile at the gunship? "What was that?"


Cue ensuing dramatics. Hobble to safety! Provide suppressive fire with my Broadbeam--that is, take a precise shot at one of the enemy troopers clearly in sight (from the map). If not, go to suppressive fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on September 20, 2013, 06:13:45 am

Damien watches with a sort of detached interest as the gunship experiences a sudden and quite unplanned mid-air collision.
"Well now. That makes things interesting. I like interesting." He turns to the soldiers again. "Right. Hold your fire. I'm going in. They have a very skilled psionic there."
Go into the building in as non-threatening manner as I can.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 20, 2013, 09:03:12 am

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on September 20, 2013, 06:13:45 am

Damien watches with a sort of detached interest as the gunship experiences a sudden and quite unplanned mid-air collision.
"Well now. That makes things interesting. I like interesting." He turns to the soldiers again. "Right. Hold your fire. I'm going in. They have a very skilled psionic there."
Go into the building in as non-threatening manner as I can.

((You're a decent distance away from the building, the building is mostly rubble at this point, and you're one of the VERY few people who just happens to have a line of sight NW. It's pretty smoky right now, but he might see something.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 20, 2013, 12:24:21 am

"No, I didn't see either of her buddies," Dom said. "Why? Do you know something I don't, boss?"

  Taric goes back to massaging his temples. "If it was us, against impossible odds, and we needed just a bit more time to blow the crap out of our opponent, what would we do? We'd stall. In light of that, do you honestly think she wants to 'parley' or do you think she wants to make us waste time while Harry prepares to kill us all?" Taric shifts his focus back to Ashley. "Can I at least assume that he's going to wait for a signal from you before he tries to make this place go boom?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on September 20, 2013, 10:39:08 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 20, 2013, 09:03:12 am

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on September 20, 2013, 06:13:45 am

Damien watches with a sort of detached interest as the gunship experiences a sudden and quite unplanned mid-air collision.
"Well now. That makes things interesting. I like interesting." He turns to the soldiers again. "Right. Hold your fire. I'm going in. They have a very skilled psionic there."
Go into the building in as non-threatening manner as I can.

((You're a decent distance away from the building, the building is mostly rubble at this point, and you're one of the VERY few people who just happens to have a line of sight NW. It's pretty smoky right now, but he might see something.))

Well then, approach the rubble cautiously. With my gun out. Ready to pew-pew. And by 'gun', I mean anything that isn't my sniper.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 20, 2013, 02:40:05 pm

Dom suddenly felt like an idiot. "...Goddamnit. And here I was, thinking Ashley might actually be trustworthy..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 20, 2013, 04:01:40 pm

James' groping around had no effect, and he groaned. He needed some light to whatever godawful death forest full of killer ants and whatever he'd crashed into now.
God, James hated killer ants. James sighed. Tarran's life depended upon his actions, and there probably weren't ants out there anyway, considering that most of their trip through the forest hasn't involved the damn things. So, after sitting as far up as he could without hitting his head on the truncated ceiling, James decided to bring in some light the brute force way. Figuring the walls were weakened, what with the bombing and the collapse of the room, James had an idea.

It wasn't an idea that required a lot of thinking. Brainpower, on the other hand was quite central, as James tried to think a psionic wave of sheer uncontrolled force at the ceiling, trying to maybe knock it loose or knock a hole in it, looking for light for Tarran.
James uses a slam on the ceiling, in an attempt to knock it loose a bit or to knock a small hole in it, for light to find Tarran and to see what that liquid is.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 21, 2013, 11:25:42 am

((One, WOLFCHILD. The fate of the universe hinges on you at the moment.

Two, reading back over the previous dialogues,

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 20, 2013, 12:24:21 am

"No, I didn't see either of her buddies," Dom said. "Why? Do you know something I don't, boss?"

You did see a very dead Jordan. Just sayyin'.

Quote from: Tiruin

Cue ensuing dramatics. Hobble to safety! Provide suppressive fire with my Broadbeam--that is, take a precise shot at one of the enemy troopers clearly in sight (from the map). If not, go to suppressive fire.

ALR Broadbeams require aiming before they do decent damage. You sure about this?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Taricus on September 21, 2013, 11:29:03 am

Give wolf a break, it's 2 AM in Queensland at the moment, and I doubt he'd be up for another 4-6 hours so... :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Tiruin on September 21, 2013, 12:39:03 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 21, 2013, 11:25:42 am

Quote from: Tiruin

Cue ensuing dramatics. Hobble to safety! Provide suppressive fire with my Broadbeam--that is, take a precise shot at one of the enemy troopers clearly in sight (from the map). If not, go to suppressive fire.

ALR Broadbeams require aiming before they do decent damage. You sure about this?))

((Knew it, guessed by the ammo but I was..curious xD

Addendum: Aim and fire while getting dragged away! Or if my logic holds true, just..try to keep self from bleeding out if still bleeding?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Nunzillor on September 21, 2013, 01:58:47 pm

So, Tarran dead or alive?  My vote goes to dead, due to the Soak: 4.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 21, 2013, 02:05:01 pm

He was wearing a VIP drop suit, so...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 21, 2013, 04:20:12 pm

"Yes, or for me to NOT inform him not to after a certain amount of time as a fail-safe, sorry Dom, I genuinely want to help, but I can't trust your boss enough to not have a fall-back, at least until I get out of here"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 21, 2013, 04:41:14 pm

"I can't trust you. You can say you won't all you'd like, but I no longer have a reason to believe you won't destroy the base anyway once you're gone." Dom sounded sad about it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 21, 2013, 04:44:05 pm

"You don't know what the voice can do, I CAN'T just ignore that threat, but i do want to help YOU, if you can't see that, then I am sorry"

If they start to be hostile, activate my stormcrow implants and charge at Tarric with Duelist Implants, don't wanna hurt Dom if I can avoid it

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 21, 2013, 04:49:59 pm

If Ashley actually makes a move toward Taric in any way - appearing to be hostile or not - Dom will fling her to the ground with her Heavy Manipulation and unload on her with the shotgun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 21, 2013, 08:50:56 pm

  Taric grimaces at Ashley, tweaking his collar absently. "Now, I'm going to admit plainly that I would have preferred you dead. However, in light of the fact that you're probably going to take this base with you if I kill you, perhaps we can make another arrangement. You want me to not be the 'Voice', I don't want you to blow my facility up, and, incidentally, I'd like to avoid having to watch for more ninja assassins from your organization. What I can't do is prove that I'm not the Father, but I can offer you reasonable doubt. There were well over a hundred survivors that the Father had trapped here. Shortly after I gained power, I offered them the chance to join me or leave peaceably. The first section of people who chose to leave are already on their way out."
  Taric's fingers stop moving for a second, and the screen behind him flares, showing a series of security feeds from inside the base. The show several dozen heavily armed people, led by a single unarmed immortal, trudging through a hallway. The corner of the feed identifies the area as somewhere on the first floor. "I actually found the front door," Taric puts in after watching the survivors trudge for a couple seconds. "Which is nice, considering the only other exits went through ant infested churches or were designed for ships." Taric turns away from the security feed and looks back at Ashley. "Now, this could be part of a clever ruse, but I'm not asking you to trust me completely. I'm going to ask you to leave and pursue far worse threats. You came here to damage the Father, and you've done that, but he's still out there. I have as much reason to dislike him as you do, more in same ways," he adds, touching a finger to his eyepatch, "but, unlike you, I happen to have had rather intimate contact with him. I know where he is, all of where he is, and I can even tell you where he's vulnerable. That in mind, I'd like to make a proposal. If you'll extend me the benefit of the doubt now and recommend that I be, 'left alone' as you put it, I will trade your organization information about the Father. For a small price."
  Taric glances sideways at Dominique, pausing as if deciding whether or not to say something. "Dominique actually has some business out in space," he says finally. "She can go with you and ensure that I get back whichever ship I graciously lend you." 
   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 21, 2013, 09:43:59 pm

Dom had moved slightly, her body tense, and positioned herself a few feet behind and slightly to the side of Ashley. "OK, four things, boss. One, what business? Two, you want to throw me to the wolves here? If I go with them they can get that third guy back on his feet and then it's three on one, and we both already know we can't trust these guys. Three, I still don't think they'll leave this place alone. Not without some kind of collateral to ensure they won't blow it sky-high once they're clear of the blast zone. And four, you and I have a deal too, remember? I don't like getting my chain jerked around and I'm already not in a good mood. Don't make me believe that I can't trust anyone but myself here."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 21, 2013, 10:01:45 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 21, 2013, 09:43:59 pm

Dom had moved slightly, her body tense, and positioned herself a few feet behind and slightly to the side of Ashley. "OK, four things, boss. One, what business? Two, you want to throw me to the wolves here? If I go with them they can get that third guy back on his feet and then it's three on one, and we both already know we can't trust these guys. Three, I still don't think they'll leave this place alone. Not without some kind of collateral to ensure they won't blow it sky-high once they're clear of the blast zone. And four, you and I have a deal too, remember? I don't like getting my chain jerked around and I'm already not in a good mood. Don't make me believe that I can't trust anyone but myself here."

  Taric shakes his head, sighing. "Dominique, this is about your deal. I found him. To answer your other concerns, first, judging from the report of the immortals that killed him, Jordan's corpse is irreparable, and I'm keeping it anyway. I have no doubt that you can kill both Ashley and Harry should it come down to it.  If you have any doubts, well, I'll send you an escort. Two, they couldn't get a signal through this forest with anything short of the comm array that this base has spike through the canopy. Which, I'd like to add, is the same one they sabotaged. Three, I'm not asking you to trust her anymore than I'm asking her to trust me. I'm asking you to babysit her, drop her off at her folks' place, do your business and then bring back my ship in one piece."
   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 21, 2013, 10:39:15 pm

"You... what?" Dom blinked, the simple sentence deflating her tension and mixed emotions like a needle to a balloon. He found him? Already? That's... that's... A feeling of relief washed over her... quickly followed by cold dread. If he was found, then that meant the Technocracy definitely had brought him here - and might still have him. And that meant he might be in a VERY bad situation. ...I'm coming for you. Nothing's going to stop me now. "Right. Right. Yeah, I'll get Alonso and Basilio to come with me or something. That'll be fine. What ship are we taking?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 21, 2013, 10:50:49 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 21, 2013, 10:39:15 pm

"You... what?" Dom blinked, the simple sentence deflating her tension and mixed emotions like a needle to a balloon. He found him? Already? That's... that's... A feeling of relief washed over her... quickly followed by cold dread. If he was found, then that meant the Technocracy definitely had brought him here - and might still have him. And that meant he might be in a VERY bad situation. ...I'm coming for you. Nothing's going to stop me now. "Right. Right. Yeah, I'll get Alonso and Basilio to come with me or something. That'll be fine. What ship are we taking?"

  Taric blinks, his primarily sociopathic mind caught off-guard by Dominique's rapid change. "I, well, there are still a couple trans-at shuttles in the hangar that you can borrow, piloting will be automatic." He regains his balance quickly, but it's obvious that he expected to have to do a lot more convincing. [Observation 13] In fact, he seems... a little unhappy that he doesn't have to convince Dominique to leave. "There are still a few things I need to talk to you about privately before you leave."
   "Ashley, unless you'd like to try and make a very foolish attempt to kill me, you're welcome to go collect Harry. You will be escorted by a pair of immortals to make sure that you don't leave any little surprises behind you. That isn't negotiable."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 22, 2013, 12:49:45 am

(Sizier still crushing on Dom? :P)

Dom quirked an eyebrow. "Yeah, sure. We'll do that while Ash is rounding up Harry. What about, though?" she asked.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 22, 2013, 02:30:24 am

"Alright I accept, I would like to check out these survivors on the way out though, if what you say checks out, I WILL actually recommend an alliance between the Motherless Sons and you.  You wanted me dead there was no reason for you to set up such an elaborate fake, which is why I want to talk to them, rather than just trust the video mind; video is enough for what you are asking however"

Harry, I have found some, uh, evidence that throws doubt into the Voice still being here, I need to check it out, but if it clears we may have an ally against that bastard.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 22, 2013, 11:24:42 am

Quote from: wolfchild on September 22, 2013, 02:30:24 am

"Alright I accept, I would like to check out these survivors on the way out though, if what you say checks out, I WILL actually recommend an alliance between the Motherless Sons and you.  You wanted me dead there was no reason for you to set up such an elaborate fake, which is why I want to talk to them, rather than just trust the video mind; video is enough for what you are asking however"

Harry, I have found some, uh, evidence that throws doubt into the Voice still being here, I need to check it out, but if it clears we may have an ally against that bastard.

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 22, 2013, 12:49:45 am

(Sizier still crushing on Dom? :P)

Dom quirked an eyebrow. "Yeah, sure. We'll do that while Ash is rounding up Harry. What about, though?" she asked.

((Unless one/both of you tells me otherwise, I'm going to use these as the actions to write the turn.))
((By the by, the descriptions/costs/etc are up for the Disintegrate, Glide, Voidcracker, Shockwave, Infuse, and Psychic Armor. See! I'm not totally procrastinating on those things.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Nunzillor on September 26, 2013, 10:18:56 pm

I think we're 1-1 on Tarran being dead vs. not dead.  Any other takers?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 28, 2013, 09:55:55 am

Well, either he's alive or he's a small pile I'm going to find.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 29, 2013, 03:09:45 pm

Turn is written. Need to make maps and update statuses.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 29, 2013, 04:05:52 pm

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on September 22, 2013, 02:30:24 am

"Alright I accept, I would like to check out these survivors on the way out though, if what you say checks out, I WILL actually recommend an alliance between the Motherless Sons and you.  You wanted me dead there was no reason for you to set up such an elaborate fake, which is why I want to talk to them, rather than just trust the video mind; video is enough for what you are asking however"

Harry, I have found some, uh, evidence that throws doubt into the Voice still being here, I need to check it out, but if it clears we may have an ally against that bastard.

  "Which bastard?" Harry's voice whispers back into your mind. "I'm losing track of the number of bastards we're fighting. Sizier or the Voice?"
  "The Voice," you send back quickly. "I  think Sizier might have actually been telling the truth."
  There's a silence in your head for a long moment. "This better be some damn good evidence."
  "Good enough to take the risk. I'm coming to get you, there will be an escort with me."

((You don't have to make actions until Dominique is done talking with Taric. Unless you have an action that you want to take while you're waiting for her to get done.))

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 91/91
Charge: 135/135
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 22, 2013, 12:49:45 am

Dom quirked an eyebrow. "Yeah, sure. We'll do that while Ash is rounding up Harry. What about, though?" she asked.

   Taric waits until Ashley leaves before speaking. "First, I have absolutely no objections to you killing her in transit. Trading information for technology could be profitable, but I already have Jordan's corpse. Poking through that should give me most of what I need to know about them. Second, I," Taric coughs slightly and looks vaguely embarrassed. Which, for him, is an impressive feat. "Well, I found the information on your husband in the sub-notes of one of the primary research files. They were the first things I investigated for my own purposes, and I actually finished an hour or two before you woke up. He was mentioned only once, and he never actually set foot on this base. He was part of a series of concurrent experiments run on an orbital, and the project lead on this facility requested that Jeffrey Wakeman and a dozen or so other subjects be transferred here for study. The request was denied, but I still have the log and the location of the orbital. I just don't know what kind of state your husband is in, that's why I didn't tell you sooner. The experiments were testing a form of biological additive, an additive which killed all of the test subjects on this facility. Your husband was requested for study, which might mean that he survived, or it might just mean he left an interesting corpse. The more important thing is that... I don't think he's one of us." Taric frowns and looks away from Dom, going back to tweaking his collar. "We're valuable to them somehow, too valuable to waste in experiments that will probably kill us. The prison was meant to study psionics, but it was also meant to indoctrinate us. This experiment, well, it had test subjects, lab rats, nothing more. I think your husband is just a human, which has some unfortunate repercussions."

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (137/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Fine.

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 20, 2013, 04:01:40 pm

James uses a slam on the ceiling, in an attempt to knock it loose a bit or to knock a small hole in it, for light to find Tarran and to see what that liquid is.

   [Slam 22+1-1, full radius, 15 kN] You bring your will to bear against the ceiling, realizing a second too late that this might not be such a hot idea inside an enclosed space. [Control 21-1, 50% refunded] [Luck 11, 21] (-8 Stamina) The wave of force hits the crushed roof of engineering, sending a rebounding shockwave back down into the slime that covers the room. This would be very unhealthy for you if the slime in question wasn't impact gel. For a moment, it seems that, aside from splattering half the room into the air, the psionic attack was ineffective. Then the broken ship groans around you and the floor shifts downwards.
   The sounding of groaning metal turns into a shearing squeal, and a crack of light appears in the ceiling. You scrabble on the slick floor as the room shifts, trying to keep pace as down shifts under you. The slice of light widens, breaching open wider as the Virtue's back finishes breaking. You watch as the foggily glowing underside of Mahdavi's canopy is revealed to you. You had no idea you'd be this grateful to see it, but you feel as if you're outside for the first time in years.
   In the new light, you check the rest of the engineering bay for Tarran. You find him, bloody, bruised, unconscious, and up to his neck in the slime that has now gathered in the bottom corner of the room. [Medicine 18+1-1] You give him a cursory check for additional injuries as best you know how. He has a pulse, and aside from the giant chunk of metal in his leg, he seems mostly intact. You do, however, detect a large knot on his head that wasn't there before the crash, and you're almost sure some of his ribs are cracked or broken.
   The opening in the top of the top of the compartment is a fracture that runs the width of the room. It's about eight feet up what used to be the floor, and you think that it's wide enough for you to squeeze through, if you can get up there without slipping.  Getting Tarran out safely... That's a different matter.  [Observation 6-1] Between getting hit in the head repeatedly and the partial deafness from the noise of the crash, you can't tell anything about what's going on outside.
   The skin of your chest itches.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 74/88
Stamina: 28/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 40/50 (50/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: The Virtue, engineering. Mild Concussion, next save [3].

---

Tyrin Laveros

Quote

Cue ensuing dramatics. Hobble to safety! Provide suppressive fire with my Broadbeam--that is, take a precise shot at one of the enemy troopers clearly in sight (from the map). If not, go to suppressive fire. ((GM Note: Later changed to aimed shot))

  You tell the colonist that those ahead are allies, and he continues to help you walk forwards. [Mobility 16, 6, avg 11] The two of you manage to hobble a short distance forwards, his support giving you the free time to try and line up a shot at the smoky figures to the south-east.

(Aimed in an Technocrat destroyer)

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 18/79
Stamina: 54/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (9/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Moderate Bleeding (Loses 7 stamina per turn until health and stamina equalize, then loses health slowly)

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1630/lc2h.png)
Red Hollow Face: Armed Colonist
Green Hollow Face: Unchained Psionic
Green Hollow Face on Dark Green Background: Unchained Kineticist
Dark Green Hollow Face: Unchained Marshal

Light Blue Hollow Face: Anna
Deep Blue Hollow Face: Tyrin

Teal filled face: Trooper
Teal filled face with gold background: Sharpshooter
Cyan Face with gold background: Sniper
Cyan Filled face with light-grey background: Destroyer
White Filled face: Damien

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Anna Witheld

Quote

Head in the direction that Tyrin went as quickly as I can manage, staying in as much cover as possible. Keep an eye out for him and regroup.

[Mobility 9] The smoke in the air makes breathing difficult, and you're too tired to push through it and sprint. You jog slowly but steadily to the north, following Tyrin and the other colonist at a short distance.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 73/95
Stamina: 4/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (36/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1630/lc2h.png)
Red Hollow Face: Armed Colonist
Green Hollow Face: Unchained Psionic
Green Hollow Face on Dark Green Background: Unchained Kineticist
Dark Green Hollow Face: Unchained Marshal

Light Blue Hollow Face: Anna
Deep Blue Hollow Face: Tyrin

Teal filled face: Trooper
Teal filled face with gold background: Sharpshooter
Cyan Face with gold background: Sniper
Cyan Filled face with light-grey background: Destroyer
White Filled face: Damien

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Marshal Feuer

 [Probe 10+1-2][Probe 17+1-2 Vs Tyrin P.Empathetics 5][Probe 12+1-2 Vs Anna P.Empathetics 3+2]   The marshal swiftly probes all three of the approaching individuals, moving quickly and not bothering with the subtle approach. The results for him are surprisingly positive. "Witheld, Laveros get over here," He shouts through the smoke. "Wigs, burn anything down that moves and isn't them. And somebody get a kit out, they have wounded."

---

Damien Smith

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on September 20, 2013, 10:39:08 am

Well then, approach the rubble cautiously. With my gun out. Ready to pew-pew.

  [Mobility 16+1] You leave the destroyer staring at the flaming impact scar to the north, jogging over to the ruins of the colonist structure.  [Intuition Hidden] You can see gaping holes riddling the floor and ceiling of the the building. Dust, smoke, and faintly glowing pieces of metal are all that can be seen inside, but it might be worth a look inside to see if there is anyone left inside. [Observation 6] Between the fire, dust, and billowing smoke, you can't see a damn thing inside or beyond the building.
  Your radio chirps briefly, the destroyer's CID popping back up. Apparently he's recovered enough of his wits to start moving. "Team is pushing north and west, sir. We have your location, do you need backup?"

 

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 76/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (7/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (2/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 29, 2013, 04:14:26 pm

((Wow, them ROLLS))
Alright... before James focused on getting Tarran out, he needed to figure out where "out" was. And as such, leaving Tarran alone for a moment, James slipped through the crack and tried to figure out what was going on. And why did his chest itch?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 29, 2013, 04:16:37 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 29, 2013, 04:14:26 pm

((Wow, them ROLLS))

((Yeah, I really wasn't sure this could be you when I ran the dice... It's just not natural. :P))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 29, 2013, 04:21:01 pm

((Ok just waiting for the DOm-Tarric talk to be over then))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 29, 2013, 04:25:04 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on September 29, 2013, 04:21:01 pm

((Ok just waiting for the DOm-Tarric talk to be over then))

((Actually there was a slight copy-pasta error that I fixed. You're still probably going to end up doing what you just said, but you actually have a turn now.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 29, 2013, 04:30:33 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 29, 2013, 04:25:04 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on September 29, 2013, 04:21:01 pm

((Ok just waiting for the DOm-Tarric talk to be over then))

((Actually there was a slight copy-pasta error that I fixed. You're still probably going to end up doing what you just said, but you actually have a turn now.))

((Yeah, basically still waiting, but enjoyed the turn))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 06:14:40 pm

Dom sat on the edge of the desk, her stomach a ball of ice in her abdomen. "You're certain it was him and not someone else with the same name? He's... blond hair, blue eyes, kind of tall, about twenty three..." She trailed off, not sure whether to change her mind and hope that that WASN'T him. To come this far and so much, only for him to have died before she'd ever even had a chance...

Dom started crying, hiding her eyes in her hands. There didn't seem to be much choice.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 06:25:27 pm

(Disregard, 504 errors)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 29, 2013, 07:08:18 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 06:25:27 pm

(Disregard, 504 errors)

((Those Bastards.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 06:14:40 pm

Dom sat on the edge of the desk, her stomach a ball of ice in her abdomen. "You're certain it was him and not someone else with the same name? He's... blond hair, blue eyes, kind of tall, about twenty three..." She trailed off, not sure whether to change her mind and hope that that WASN'T him. To come this far and so much, only for him to have died before she'd ever even had a chance...

Dom started crying, hiding her eyes in her hands. There didn't seem to be much choice.

  For the second time in three minutes, Taric is taken offguard by Dominique's display of emotion. "Its..." He trails off and pats Dominique awkwardly on the shoulder. "I'm pretty sure. His subject file contains his identification codes, former medical history, dental, genome, everything with marital status included on top. Look, I didn't mean to put you off this, but if you don't want to go that's fine. I can send a team of my improved immortals on the shuttle, and I can find work for you here." Taric attempts to give Dominque a consoling look. "Even if he isn't a corpse in a laboratory morgue, you're a psychic, he's a human. Kind of a big disparity in a relationship. You'd be able to read his thoughts, you couldn't have kids, you'd be stronger than him, faster than him, and add that to the number of people you've had to kill... Even if he was alive, are you still the same person that he remembers, or did that person die the instant Hoke took us through the gate?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 07:45:07 pm

Dom didn't respond to him at first. Ever since she had entered this base, she'd been in a bad state, and she just needed some time to vent everything. Eventually she rubbed her eyes, sniffled, and tried to look presentable. "I don't know, boss, and that's killing me. He knew I was a violent woman when he met me, but I had been trying to change. For his sake, and mine. But I'd never killed a person before. I guess I'm a soldier now, and that changes you somewhere inside."

She sniffed again, wiping her face with her sleeve. "... was always stronger and faster, though. A little more now ain't gonna mean much. And, I don't think I'm that kind of psychic. I mean, I can't read your mind. I couldn't read Smith's or Teague's or Grane's or Saun's. I don't know if James counts 'cause I didn't really read his, I just put stuff in it. Dunno what you mean by 'can't have kids,' though. Did those Orientation machines do something to me?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 29, 2013, 08:11:46 pm

   "You could read his mind if you tried, particularly after going through the most recent cycle of orientation. You may never try, but you'd be asking someone else to live with nothing but trust to assure them you wouldn't. As for reading my mind, or anyone else with psychic ability, that would take a lot of effort, but just a human? Easily done." Taric sighs and sits down next to Dominique. "As for fertility, it was Saun who clued me into it at first. She used to have two daughters, but neither were genetically hers. We... talked some after we first met. The Father had the research to back it up. He was obsessed with engineering the ability in, and so he had to overcome the hurdles of an anomalous chromosome. Humans have twenty-two autosomes, but we're deviant in this too. We're as gentically different from humans as mules are from horses, and we're just as impossible to breed. I mean, I don't know how long you were married to Jeffrey, but are you going to tell me that you never tried?" Taric's shakes his head. "He's a human, you're not. It's that black and white."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 08:57:12 pm

"...Yeah. We'd been trying for awhile, before the Technocrats took him. Just... thought it was one of those things that took time or something." Dom had lowered her head, holding it between her hands and resting her elbows on her knees as she spoke. She smiled weakly to herself, as if finally getting the joke. "...Guess all I was ever good for was destroying shit. Sure as fuck can't create anything. Just as well. Look at me, all this scar tissue, crooked nose and shit. I'm hardly mother material, right? What woman could raise her kids and tell them to stay in school and make something of themselves when she's a fucking rageaholic wreck who flunked and never amounted to anything?"

She snorted at herself. "Like it's possible to raise kids in this fucking shithole of a planet anyway. Fucking killer ants and who knows what other kind of animals and shit, Unchained and Technocracy having it out, and then there's the AIs all fighting each other. No place for anyone but assholes trying to kill each other off." Dom rubbed her temples.

She sighed and sat up straight, eyes closed. "Two things, boss. One, how much booze do we have here, and two, do you have any way to disguise me? I'm going to save Jeff, but maybe it would be better if he didn't know it was me. At least, not at first. Not until I have time to figure all this shit out and get my head straight. I... I don't want him to see me like this, and I don't think I'm up to pretending that nothing's wrong and I haven't changed some. Christ. I mean, the first month after he disappeared I thought maybe the people in charge had made a mistake and he'd be brought back. Then I started to think I'd never see him again, and then when we got sent here I started to hope maybe he was here too... and now that I know he could be, I don't know if I want him to see me."

"I'm such a fucking mess right now. Maybe you got the right of it. Everything must be pretty damn simple if you don't care about anyone or anything." There was a moment of silence. "...Sorry, boss. That was uncalled for. You're probably the only damn person I can trust."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 29, 2013, 09:24:32 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 08:57:12 pm

"...Yeah. We'd been trying for awhile, before the Technocrats took him. Just... thought it was one of those things that took time or something." Dom had lowered her head, holding it between her hands and resting her elbows on her knees as she spoke. She smiled weakly to herself, as if finally getting the joke. "...Guess all I was ever good for was destroying shit. Sure as fuck can't create anything. Just as well. Look at me, all this scar tissue, crooked nose and shit. I'm hardly mother material, right? What woman could raise her kids and tell them to stay in school and make something of themselves when she's a fucking rageaholic wreck who flunked and never amounted to anything?"

She snorted at herself. "Like it's possible to raise kids in this fucking shithole of a planet anyway. Fucking killer ants and who knows what other kind of animals and shit, Unchained and Technocracy having it out, and then there's the AIs all fighting each other. No place for anyone but assholes trying to kill each other off." Dom rubbed her temples.

She sighed and sat up straight, eyes closed. "Two things, boss. One, how much booze do we have here, and two, do you have any way to disguise me? I'm going to save Jeff, but maybe it would be better if he didn't know it was me. At least, not at first. Not until I have time to figure all this shit out and get my head straight. I... I don't want him to see me like this, and I don't think I'm up to pretending that nothing's wrong and I haven't changed some. Christ. I mean, the first month after he disappeared I thought maybe the people in charge had made a mistake and he'd be brought back. Then I started to think I'd never see him again, and then when we got sent here I started to hope maybe he was here too... and now that I know he could be, I don't know if I want him to see me."

"I'm such a fucking mess right now. Maybe you got the right of it. Everything must be pretty damn simple if you don't care about anyone or anything." There was a moment of silence. "...Sorry, boss. That was uncalled for. You're probably the only damn person I can trust."

(( :'( I feel so terrible for setting this up now. I need to buy Dom a pony.))

    "You've got it almost right, everything is simple when you only care about one thing," Taric says, smiling ruefully. "I can get you a disguise, and I can even get you real credentials to go along with it. Alcohol won't be a problem either, you can have an open bar on the shuttle if that's what you want. But... " Taric trails off, looking at Dominique a little sadly. "I suppose this means that you are going?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 09:36:54 pm

(It's fine. it's character building. :P)

"...I gotta know for myself what happened, one way or the other. But I'll come back. I promised Smith I was going to look after you, and I already fucked that up once." She gestured at his eyepatch as she stood, then hugged him. "I'll be there the next time you need me. No more fuck-ups. I promise."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Zako on September 29, 2013, 11:27:32 pm

((Wow... That's some tasty RP right there.

Meanwhile, back in hell...))

Anna kept focused on the approaching shapes and on Tyrin's retreating back. The fact that she had detected a probe and they weren't getting shot was a good sign of reinforcements, and her hopes picked up when she heard the voice of the marshal.

"Ah, it's good to see a friendly face right about now. How are you holding up Sir? We've just been saved by an act of god after getting hammered by that gunship but other than that, we've been separated from the rest of the battle. How are the others?"

Stick with the Marshal. Get updated on the situation.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Tiruin on September 29, 2013, 11:52:08 pm

"Gunship down. Enemy troops, unknown." Tyrin managed to say, trying to keep consciousness as dizziness and wooziness struck his head. He guessed it was due to bloodloss.

If he lived, he'd really be hitting the water distillery soon.

"I-I've no idea if they jumped from the gunship. But there are more. There was a marksman out there-I've got my sights on him, hopefully.B-but it might give away our position.

"Permission to fire, sir?" he said at the Marshall.

Fire ye Broadbeam if granted!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 12:17:43 am

Quote from: Zako on September 29, 2013, 11:27:32 pm

Wow... That's some tasty RP right there.

(Thanks! ^^^)

Quote from: Zako on September 29, 2013, 11:27:32 pm

Meanwhile, back in hell...

(Oh, come on. I'm sure it's hot and there's like fifteen trillion killer animals but Australia's not THAT bad. ;D)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 30, 2013, 12:24:14 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 29, 2013, 09:36:54 pm

"...I gotta know for myself what happened, one way or the other. But I'll come back. I promised Smith I was going to look after you, and I already fucked that up once." She gestured at his eyepatch as she stood, then hugged him. "I'll be there the next time you need me. No more fuck-ups. I promise."

  Taric is stiff in the unexpected hug, then he squeezes back gently. "I... I should probably arrange things for you to go," he says after he pulls away. "I can get everything you need for a decent disguise together in about ten minutes. If you want to go to the hangar and pick out a shuttle, I can meet you there."
   Taric pauses for a moment, and his smile quirks up on one side. "I have a lot of work for you, Dom, so promise that you won't stay away for too long," he says, using Dominique's nickname for the first time in long time.

Quote from: Zako on September 29, 2013, 11:27:32 pm

"Ah, it's good to see a friendly face right about now. How are you holding up Sir? We've just been saved by an act of god after getting hammered by that gunship but other than that, we've been separated from the rest of the battle. How are the others?"

  The marshal scoffs. "Act of God my ass. Dumb luck had to swing our way a little after the way things have been going..." He shakes his head. "The Major is up north, dueling with the Presbyter. The two of them are flattening anything that even gets near them. The bloody gunship kept the rest of us scattered, and despite being outnumbered, the Technocrats have been burning our bacon at every turn." The marshal smiles grimly, and his tone turns a little cruel. "Now that the gunship is out of the air, though, it's time to make up for lost ground."

Quote from: Tiruin on September 29, 2013, 11:52:08 pm

"Gunship down. Enemy troops, unknown." Tyrin managed to say, trying to keep consciousness as dizziness and wooziness struck his head. He guessed it was due to bloodloss.

If he lived, he'd really be hitting the water distillery soon.

"I-I've no idea if they jumped from the gunship. But there are more. There was a marksman out there-I've got my sights on him, hopefully.B-but it might give away our position.

"Permission to fire, sir?" he said at the Marshall.

  "Kid, I don't know if you noticed this, but you have a goddamn bleeding hole in your stomach. You're going to need to put the gun down so the medic can get you patched. I don't give a damn if you shoot or not, we're gonna have a fight on our hands anyway, but you need to get a stitch as soon as possible."
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Tiruin on September 30, 2013, 12:30:56 am

Quote from: Marshall "Draignean" on September 30, 2013, 12:24:14 am

  "Kid, I don't know if you noticed this, but you have a goddamn bleeding hole in your stomach. You're going to need to put the gun down so the medic can get you patched. I don't give a damn if you shoot or not, we're gonna have a fight on our hands anyway, but you need to get a stitch as soon as possible."

"Injury of occupation, sir." Tyrin said before performing the basic duty of his job.

Fire that Broadbeam. THEN drop it or lay it down to a place where I can easily draw it.

"But we've suffered losses. One casualty of ours. Two...innocents. And one b-..one of theirs. Back in the house. The other colonists went to safety. Judging by how the house is structured, probably in a tunnel underground or a basement."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 12:38:00 am

Dom nodded, crossing her heart with her left hand. "I promise. Me and you, we'll make this work - whatever it turns out to be. I'll see you in the hangar, Taric." She left the room and addressed Emily. "Emily, where's the armory? And do you know if there's any heavy armor in it? The kind that, when you wear it, you just look like a generic tin can or something, if you catch my meaning?"

Dom asks Emily the above, and if Emily answers in the affirmative then she goes and switches out her armor for it. If not - or afterward - she'll head to the hangar and look at the available craft.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Zako on September 30, 2013, 02:50:35 am

((Yeah it's not that bad anymore. We've mostly beaten it into submission by now. :P))

"If you can call a random ship hauling ass from out of nowhere that crushes the gunship that happened to be in it's path at the time dumb luck, then we are the luckiest sons of bitches on the planet, and I am personally lady luck as the damn thing was about to splatter me over the ground with it's guns."

Anna takes a few heaving breaths before continuing.

"So, speaking of lost ground, what's the plan with taking these bastards down? Do you think we can snipe the Presbyter to help the Major or something?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 30, 2013, 03:38:16 am

((Actually it's not hot yet Dom, hot is in like 3 months, this sweat here, is nothing, it's just coming into spring))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 03:42:13 am

(My jokes play on preconceived notions and the small narrow minds/views of the 'typical' American as the world at large see them.

Of course that insinuates I am actually more world-wise and generally erudite than I actually am. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 30, 2013, 03:46:18 am

((Dammit SC, I was playing along, trying to say the worst was yet to come))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 03:49:18 am

(Sorry. ^^^; That ties back into me actually being completely clueless, as I said last post. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 30, 2013, 03:51:49 am

((Well it is only just spring, and we really are already sweating over here, at least where I am, but I'm in the subtropics))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 03:56:29 am

(I'm just waiting for fall to start. It's still like summer over here. DX At least the air outside is cold at 4AM so I can open a window for a bit.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 30, 2013, 03:59:26 am

((All you need to do is set up a cross-breeze through the house, then it helps cool you even if the air outside is warm))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 04:07:06 am

(If I had a working air conditioner, I wouldn't have to worry about it. :P About the best I can do is just turn on the fan slightly above and to the left of me and that's it. Also, I don't like to keep my window open because one of my cats knocked the mesh screen out of it so anything that wants to can get in. -__-)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: wolfchild on September 30, 2013, 04:13:49 am

((OUCH!!, I know all about that))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on September 30, 2013, 05:48:45 am

Damien raises a hand to the com-link built into his helmet. "Negative. I got this. Keep your eyes peeled, and for the love of the gods, please make sure that your safeties are off. Not calling you incompetent, but this one time..." Damien trails off and goes prone. Something about this doesn't add up. "Stay frosty, guys. I don't like this. It's quiet. Too quiet."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Xanmyral on September 30, 2013, 08:16:38 am

[Seems this has an open spot if I'm not mistaken, PTW and eventual sheet after I get the time to read and make one up.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 30, 2013, 10:59:01 am

((Open spot is complicated. It's there if I see a character sheet that I just have to have, or if I feel there is a danger of TPK and I need to send reinforcements. Granted, TPK is impossible the way my eggs are basketted.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Xanmyral on September 30, 2013, 08:27:28 pm

[Fair enough, that sheet was probably going to wait a bit anyhow. Still, this game seems interesting so I'll be keeping tabs on it even if I don't get in.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 30, 2013, 10:56:13 pm

((Okay, well, it happened. I did the ability creation marathon and finished all the advanced active Empathetic abilities to go along with the kinetic abilities. It's a nightmare of unedited bad grammar, unclear thoughts, and spelling errors, but it's there.

I'll edit it later, but for now, feel free to vote on the sexiest new psionic abilities, and anyone who guesses one from my top three will get 10 free D22 points! ))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 11:07:50 pm

(Not voting, but guessing:

Kinetics:
Voidcracker
Razor Bloom
Disintegrate

Empathetics:
False Life
Split Personality
Energy Drain

Am I right on any count? :3)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 30, 2013, 11:08:41 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 11:07:50 pm

(Not voting, but guessing:

Kinetics:
Voidcracker
Razor Bloom
Disintegrate

Empathetics:
False Life
Split Personality
Energy Drain

Am I right on any count? :3)

((Yes, NOW NO MORE HINTS!))

EDIT: Matched to Serious' edit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 11:09:28 pm

(What about the kinetic guesses I quickedited into my post? :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on September 30, 2013, 11:11:36 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 11:09:28 pm

(What about the kinetic guesses I quickedited into my post? :P)

((What about the quickediting I matched with my quickediting to neutralizing your quickediting?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 30, 2013, 11:14:17 pm

(No moar quickediting.)

EDIT (Oh, yeah. If you don't know where it's at or are too lazy to look through the wiki, the page is here (http://deviation.wikidot.com/wiki:psionics-list) guys.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 03:40:27 pm

((Hey Draigean, could I change my skills around? I mean, I'm not actively in the game, and looking at some of these new psionics is making me drool a bit. Oh man the possibilities. THE ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2013, 04:04:53 pm

Quote from: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 03:40:27 pm

((Hey Draigean, could I change my skills around? I mean, I'm not actively in the game, and looking at some of these new psionics is making me drool a bit. Oh man the possibilities. THE ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!))

((Of course, feel free to change anything you want up until you actually get in the game.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Lazarus Rising
Post by: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 04:43:05 pm

Quote from: kisame12794 on July 04, 2013, 08:24:37 pm

Spoiler: Personel file: Ntzom Migrurkeshin, Red Maintenance. (click to show/hide)

Name: Ntzom Migrurkeshin
Appearance: 4ft 6, 150lbs, Ntzom is a short and sturdy type, with brown hair and eyes. Covered in numerous scars, burns and bruises.
Gender: Male
Profession: Red Maintenance
Skills: 1 Intuition, 2 Mechanics, 2 Soaking, 2 Reflexes
Psionic Skills: 3 Control, 1 Active Kinetics
Character Bio: Ntzom doesn't remember how long he's been assigned to Red Maintenance, nor the reason he was assigned to it. Must be all the toxic fumes and other gunk. He longs to explore, and the Unchained gave him a good reason. Having mastered navigation of the tunnels, he created and marked "safer" paths for operatives to traverse undetected. After having too many close calls, he asks an operatives returning from a mission to help him escape Technocrat "Justice". They agrees to help in return for prior services rendered, and help him stow away to the Epsilon Eridani colony, where he agrees to become an Unchained soldier himself.
Stats:
Strength (Str):6
Dexterity (Dex):6
Endurance (End):5+1
Charisma (Char):1-1
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):5

((Updated stats with psionics, and added some lines to the bio to explain his being on the colony. Look good?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2013, 08:38:24 pm

((Now, I'm sure you're all wondering how you're going to buy all these tasty new abilities, and, since I just finished the passive abilities, I suppose I should tell you.

These new psionics are bought with ability points. Every time you increase a skill (including character creation), you get an ability point in that skill. These points are used to buy abilities, and once you spend an ability point, its gone. The skill isn't decreased, but your available pool of ability points decreases. So, if you started with a character that had a will of 6 and a passive kinetics of 2, they'd have a total of 4PK points to spend. Which isn't much.

Control points are special in the psionic category (like Fighting in combat or Talking in social) in that ability points in Control can be substituted for ability points in any other category. Control is about finesse and skill, and is applicable to P/A.K/E which are more expression of raw power.

Example:

Tyrin has these points for psionic skills,
2 Control
2 P.K
2 A.K
2 A.E
6 P.E

So, he can just bust a move and buy Energy Drain, Field Absorption, and Suggestion (6 points of P.E, and 2 points of A.E). However, if he really wants to buy Paralyze instead of energy drain, he can spend his two control points, two A.E points, and two P.E points to buy it.
Hopefully that example was more helpful than confusing.

Anyway, here are the points you actually have. I'm giving you this because I don't expect you to keep track yourself. I will log any remaining values on your character sheets sometime that is later than now.

Tyrin (Power Level: 14)
2 Control
2 P.K
2 A.K
2 A.E
6 P.E

Anna (Power Level: 19)
4 Control
3 A.K
3 P.K
5 A.E
4 P.E

James (Power Level: 20)
3 Control
3 A.K
8 P.K
3 A.E
3 P.E

Dominique (Power Level 28)
4 Control
8 A.K
5 P.K
5 A.E
6 P.E

Spend Away!

P.S: Dom and James also have an evolution banked.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2013, 09:13:07 pm

(I'm afraid I don't quite understand. Do I just buy my powers over again? Or do I have access to all of them, but can only use however many is equivalent to my amount of points, like being able to use a 12-point Active Kinetics whenever I want because that's my total?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2013, 09:33:54 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2013, 09:13:07 pm

(I'm afraid I don't quite understand. Do I just buy my powers over again? Or do I have access to all of them, but can only use however many is equivalent to my amount of points, like being able to use a 12-point Active Kinetics whenever I want because that's my total?)

((Okay, your skills are untouched, all these points are for is buying abilities (Specifically Advanced abilities). You keep all your basic abilities, and all the other evolutions that you've accrued, but you use this pool of points to buy from the advanced abilities. (The point cost for each ability is displayed at the bottom of that ability's tab)

Where did you get a Twelve point active kinetics?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 01, 2013, 09:37:45 pm

4 Control+8 AK=12

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2013, 09:47:04 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 01, 2013, 09:37:45 pm

4 Control+8 AK=12

((Ah, of course. I think of it as a wildcard so that never occurred. Silly me.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 09:51:20 pm

((Hrmm. It seems that you start with two ability points in each skill, and any points you put into that skill afterward add one ability point? Did I get that right?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2013, 10:02:25 pm

Quote from: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 09:51:20 pm

((Hrmm. It seems that you start with two ability points in each skill, and any points you put into that skill afterward add one ability point? Did I get that right?))

((Err, no. The points you get are strictly skill values. Tyrin has a will of 6, which trickles down to an effective skill of 2 in all willpower based abilities (All psionics), and he has a raw skill of 4 in passive empathetics. Add his effective skills and his raw skills and you have his total derived skill. Which is what I use to determine ability points.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 10:11:24 pm

((Ah. And how is effective skill determined? Will/number or is it every three points = one effective skill?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2013, 10:13:40 pm

(Ah, OK. So I just buy whatever I like from the advanced stuff with these points. Gotcha.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2013, 10:17:56 pm

Quote from: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 10:11:24 pm

((Ah. And how is effective skill determined? Will/number or is it every three points = one effective skill?))

From the OP:

Quote

for every 3 points in a stat you gain a 1 in 6 chance to get a +1 performing a related ability.

Which, upon re-reading isn't exactly clear. Think of it this way, you get skill points from attributes at a 3:1 ratio. That's how I calculate bonuses.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2013, 10:13:40 pm

(Ah, OK. So I just buy whatever I like from the advanced stuff with these points. Gotcha.)

((Yup, now go kill you summa' dem teknocrats!

...Dear God, I've transformed into an idiot redneck. I need to go run away and study for my midterms.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 10:19:27 pm

((Ah. That makes sense, and I figured that was how you did it, but thanks for clearing that up. Now to see what I can buy! Wheeeeee!
Edit:

Spoiler: Personel file: Ntzom Migrurkeshin, Red Maintenance. (click to show/hide)

Name: Ntzom Migrurkeshin
Appearance: 4' 6", 150lbs, Ntzom is a short and sturdy type, with brown hair and eyes. Covered in numerous scars, burns and bruises.
Gender: Male
Profession: Red Maintenance
Skills: 1 Intuition, 2 Mechanics, 2 Soaking, 2 Reflexes
Psionic Skills: 3 Control, 1 Active Kinetics
Character Bio: Ntzom doesn't remember how long he's been assigned to Red Maintenance, nor the reason he was assigned to it. Must be all the toxic fumes and other gunk. He longs to explore, and the Unchained gave him a good reason. Having mastered navigation of the tunnels, he created and marked "safer" paths for operatives to traverse undetected. After having too many close calls, he asks an operatives returning from a mission to help him escape Technocrat "Justice". They agrees to help in return for prior services rendered, and help him stow away to the Epsilon Eridani colony, where he agrees to become an Unchained soldier himself.
Stats:
Strength (Str):5
Dexterity (Dex):6
Endurance (End):5+1
Charisma (Char):1-1
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):6

Swapped a point from STR to WILL, which should give me: 5 control, 2 PK, 3 AK, 2 PE, and 2 AE. As always whenever I do maths for RPGs it's past midnight here. That look good to everyone?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Zako on October 02, 2013, 12:04:21 am

((So do we just post what we are buying with our new handy dandy points in the thread or do we pm you what we want or something? I'm looking forward to this by the way, but I'm somewhat torn by what I should get...))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 02, 2013, 12:08:36 am

Quote from: Zako on October 02, 2013, 12:04:21 am

((So do we just post what we are buying with our new handy dandy points in the thread or do we pm you what we want or something? I'm looking forward to this by the way, but I'm somewhat torn by what I should get...))

((Doesn't matter. I'm going to append it to your wiki-sheet anyway, so it's not like your abilities are going to be super sneakret. If you want to PM me with anything, that's fine, but I (obviously) don't mind OOC in my thread.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 02, 2013, 12:22:29 am

(I'm thinking Enhanced Strength, Sticky, Neural Feedback, Mark, Iron Mind, Emotion Sense, Psychic Chain, Enhanced Speed, and Empower. Unless there might be moar powers in the (near) future, then I'll think about some of these choices. >.> Also, can I just evolve something now, since you mentioned both James and Dom having an evolution banked? And if so, do I get it free, or do I have to pay for it too? If the latter, then I'll spend nothing until I can figure out which power I want to evolve.)

Spoiler: Logistics (click to show/hide)

4 Control
8 A.K
5 P.K
5 A.E
6 P.E

-3 PK for Enhanced Strength
-3 AK & 1 PK for Sticky

4 Control
5 A.K
1 P.K
5 A.E
6 P.E

-2 AE/PE for Neural Feedback
-1 AE/PE for Mark

4 Control
5 A.K
1 P.K
2 A.E
3 P.E

-2 PE for Iron Mind
-1 PE for Emotion Sense

4 Control
5 A.K
1 P.K
2 A.E

-4 AK for Psychic Chain

4 Control
1 A.K
1 P.K
2 A.E

-1 PK / -2 Control for Enhanced Speed

2 Control
1 A.K
2 A.E

-2 AE, PK for Empower

1 AK leftover

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Zako on October 02, 2013, 01:01:10 am

Hmmm... I'm torn between either getting either Instinctive Shield, or getting Sticky, Stability and Emotion Sense all together. Instinctive Shield could really help me here but not as much as it could due to my complete lack in P.K so if I roll bad then it's useless, where as sticky is situational but useful, Stability is in the same boat as Instinctive Shield but to a lesser degree and I would be putting Emotion Sense to good use due to my set up as a diplomatic kind of character.

Gah, do I take random amounts of physical protection or take utility instead? No idea...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 02, 2013, 09:02:11 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 02, 2013, 12:22:29 am

(I'm thinking Enhanced Strength, Sticky, Neural Feedback, Mark, Iron Mind, Emotion Sense, Psychic Chain, Enhanced Speed, and Empower. Unless there might be moar powers in the (near) future, then I'll think about some of these choices. >.> Also, can I just evolve something now, since you mentioned both James and Dom having an evolution banked? And if so, do I get it free, or do I have to pay for it too? If the latter, then I'll spend nothing until I can figure out which power I want to evolve.)

Spoiler: Logistics (click to show/hide)

4 Control
8 A.K
5 P.K
5 A.E
6 P.E

-3 PK for Enhanced Strength
-3 AK & 1 PK for Sticky

4 Control
5 A.K
1 P.K
5 A.E
6 P.E

-2 AE/PE for Neural Feedback
-1 AE/PE for Mark

4 Control
5 A.K
1 P.K
2 A.E
3 P.E

-2 PE for Iron Mind
-1 PE for Emotion Sense

4 Control
5 A.K
1 P.K
2 A.E

-4 AK for Psychic Chain

4 Control
1 A.K
1 P.K
2 A.E

-1 PK / -2 Control for Enhanced Speed

2 Control
1 A.K
2 A.E

-2 AE, PK for Empower

1 AK leftover

((There shouldn't be any more powers in the near future. At least, not any massive releases. I have a few neat ideas, but I'm saving them up for evolutions. On that topic, evolutions can be for any ability you've bought, (Passive or active) and are free. At least, they're free if you discount the cost of the original ability.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 02, 2013, 11:05:07 am

(Damn. Not sure WHAT to evolve...

Eh, let's go for Iron Mind. Nothing wrong with more defense.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 02, 2013, 12:34:14 pm

((Full empathetic evolution (just a straight up improvement), partial kinetic evolution, or an alternate evolution?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 02, 2013, 01:31:31 pm

(First one.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Zako on October 02, 2013, 10:22:44 pm

((Alright, I've decided to get the following: Iron Mind (2 P.E), Suggestion (1 Control), Energy Drain (2 A.E, 2 P.E), Neural Feedback (2 A.E, 2 Control), Sticky (3 A.K, 1 PK), Stability (2 P.K) and Emotion Sense (1 Control).

This leaves me with 1 point in Active Empathetics, which I'll save for later.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 02, 2013, 10:42:42 pm

Ohoho, 8 PK actually allows me a lot of what I want...
I will take: Instinctive Shield ( 3 PK, Leaving: 3 AK, 5 PK, 3 AE, and 3 PE, 3 Control), Enhanced Strength (3 PK, Leaving: 3 AK, 2 PK, 3 AE, and 3 PE, 3 Control), Kinetic Dynamo (2 PK, and 1 Control, Leaving: 3 AK, 3 AE, 3 PE, 2 Control), Psychic Armor (2 AK, 2 Control, Leaving: 3 AE, 3 PE, 1 AK), Echo [DOES THIS NOT FIT FLUFFWISE] (2 PE, Leaving: 3 AE, 1 PE, 1 AK), Mark (1 PE, 1 AE, Leaving: 2 AE, 1 AK, and these will be left as extra.) I would also like a pure kinetic evolution of blade.

Total: Instinctive Shield, Enhanced Strength, Kinetic Dynamo, Psychic Armor, Echo, Mark, and a pure kinetic evolution of blade.
Total points left over: All spend except for 2 AE and 1 AK.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 02, 2013, 11:03:39 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 02, 2013, 10:42:42 pm

Ohoho, 8 PK actually allows me a lot of what I want...
I will take: Instinctive Shield ( 3 PK, Leaving: 3 AK, 5 PK, 3 AE, and 3 PE, 3 Control), Enhanced Strength (3 PK, Leaving: 3 AK, 2 PK, 3 AE, and 3 PE, 3 Control), Kinetic Dynamo (2 PK, and 1 Control, Leaving: 3 AK, 3 AE, 3 PE, 2 Control), Psychic Armor (2 AK, 2 Control, Leaving: 3 AE, 3 PE, 1 AK), Echo [DOES THIS NOT FIT FLUFFWISE] (2 PE, Leaving: 3 AE, 1 PE, 1 AK), Mark (1 PE, 1 AE, Leaving: 2 AE, 1 AK, and these will be left as extra.) I would also like a pure kinetic evolution of blade.

Total: Instinctive Shield, Enhanced Strength, Kinetic Dynamo, Psychic Armor, Echo, Mark, and a pure kinetic evolution of blade.
Total points left over: All spend except for 2 AE and 1 AK.

((Err check your math.
Instinctive Shield: 4PK
Enhanced Strength: 3PK
Kinetic Dynamo: 3PK
Psychic Armor: 2PK 2AK
Echo: 2PE
Mark: 1AE 1PE

Total Spent: 18, you started with 20, and you say you have 3 left over. So I know there's a math error in there somewhere...


Okay, you only spent 3PK on Instinctive Shield. That makes it even, and I think that's it.

That probably throws a monkey wrench in your plans.
))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 03, 2013, 10:16:23 pm

((Double Posting For Great Justice

James: Shrike* has been added to his abilities, but you still need to work out what else you're buying since your math was a little bit off.

Dominique: Fortress of Will* has been added to her abilities. The Wiki page has also been updated suitably, though I note you've been keeping up with that and more. Kudos.

Ashley: I've found that synthetics fighting advanced psionics is a little lopsided at the moment. Your species is in the process of being upgraded.

Zako: I still need to breed your wiki page, which I'm doing some time that is not now.


*Descriptions on Wiki. Damage multiplier on Shrike may get turned down a little in future.

Quote from: kisame12794 on October 01, 2013, 10:19:27 pm

((Ah. That makes sense, and I figured that was how you did it, but thanks for clearing that up. Now to see what I can buy! Wheeeeee!
Edit:

Spoiler: Personel file: Ntzom Migrurkeshin, Red Maintenance. (click to show/hide)

Name: Ntzom Migrurkeshin
Appearance: 4' 6", 150lbs, Ntzom is a short and sturdy type, with brown hair and eyes. Covered in numerous scars, burns and bruises.
Gender: Male
Profession: Red Maintenance
Skills: 1 Intuition, 2 Mechanics, 2 Soaking, 2 Reflexes
Psionic Skills: 3 Control, 1 Active Kinetics
Character Bio: Ntzom doesn't remember how long he's been assigned to Red Maintenance, nor the reason he was assigned to it. Must be all the toxic fumes and other gunk. He longs to explore, and the Unchained gave him a good reason. Having mastered navigation of the tunnels, he created and marked "safer" paths for operatives to traverse undetected. After having too many close calls, he asks an operatives returning from a mission to help him escape Technocrat "Justice". They agrees to help in return for prior services rendered, and help him stow away to the Epsilon Eridani colony, where he agrees to become an Unchained soldier himself.
Stats:
Strength (Str):5
Dexterity (Dex):6
Endurance (End):5+1
Charisma (Char):1-1
Intelligence (Int):3
Willpower: (Will):6

Swapped a point from STR to WILL, which should give me: 5 control, 2 PK, 3 AK, 2 PE, and 2 AE. As always whenever I do maths for RPGs it's past midnight here. That look good to everyone?))

Yes.
))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 03, 2013, 10:21:31 pm

(Oh, you mean adding tags? Sorry if I overstepped my bounds. ^^^; I just wanted a quick way to see all the characters and that's how I have it on my own wiki.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 03, 2013, 10:34:51 pm

Replace Dynamo with Limited Temp Control
Also, oh man, Shrike... awesome.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 04, 2013, 07:00:05 pm

((Okay, Powder. James' page has been updated. Haven't made Anna's page for Zako yet, and I'm going to hold off on Tyrin's until Tiruin says what she wants to spend.

Wolf. ALL of your abilities have been tweaked, and your bionic woman perk actually means something now. See this page (http://deviation.wikidot.com/wiki:synthetic-class) for details. You also have one upgrade for your implants. I'm going to assume you did this while Harry was working on his project. Do note that unlike a psionic evolution, this upgrade will actually replace the original implant.

Actually going to start working on the turn. Mechanics are all well and good, but there should probably be some other stuff too.))

EDIT:

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 03, 2013, 10:21:31 pm

(Oh, you mean adding tags? Sorry if I overstepped my bounds. ^^^; I just wanted a quick way to see all the characters and that's how I have it on my own wiki.)

((More than fine. I had no idea how to do that.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 04, 2013, 07:10:50 pm

WOW. Synthetics have some seriously cool stuff.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 04, 2013, 07:30:31 pm

(Ah. Well, no problem, you're welcome then. ^^^)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 04, 2013, 08:23:57 pm

I got bored, found your gun modifiers page, and made a pistol for the heck of it. (no, i don't expect you to put it in your game, it was for fun :p)

Spoiler: LS-2 Forever Pistol (click to show/hide)

LS-2 Forever Pistol
12 round clip
Range Modifiers to Accuracy: +0 close, -1 medium, -3 long
Medium-High Damage
Recoil: 4/6ths
Critical Threshold: 11
Caliber: .357

Traits
Pistol
Gauss
Semi-Automatic
Small arms
One-and-a-half handed
No Flash
Ruggedized V
Redundant Systems II
Older IV
Difficult to Modify II

The Aquarius Last Stand 2 Pistol is a survivor of a gun. Made by the now defunct Aquarius Arms Company, this weapon was the most successful of a series of “Last Stand” pistols, emergency sidearms to be used when other weapons were unavailable. The weapon is moderately famous within antique gun collectors for the fact that nearly all of these guns still fire well- a broken Forever is nearly unheard of. It packs a fair bit of a punch, and in its prime, was quite popular for this combined with its sheer reliability. Was. The gun’s old, considered by many an antique, and is no longer produced- merely resold again and again, still surviving.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Dropping like flies.
Post by: Draignean on October 05, 2013, 01:01:27 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote

Dom nodded, crossing her heart with her left hand. "I promise. Me and you, we'll make this work - whatever it turns out to be. I'll see you in the hangar, Taric." She left the room and addressed Emily. "Emily, where's the armory? And do you know if there's any heavy armor in it? The kind that, when you wear it, you just look like a generic tin can or something, if you catch my meaning?"

Dom asks Emily the above, and if Emily answers in the affirmative then she goes and switches out her armor for it. If not - or afterward - she'll head to the hangar and look at the available craft.

  Emily's voice is with you the second you finish forming the question. "No, there is nothing in the armory that will make you look like a simple food preservation device. However, if you are referring metaphorically to suits of armor that will blend in, there is nothing in the armory that will stand out more or less than what you have. Lord Taric will make identification for you, and it won't matter what kind of armor you're wearing. However, you may want to go to the armory to repair damage."
  Considering that this armor makes you look ready to kill everything within arms reach, you're not sure if you should trust Emily's perspectives on 'blending in', but repairing the suit is at least a polite thing to do before you turn it back in.
  Heading down to the armory requires two checks of direction with patrolling immortals, but you arrive considerably faster than you would have if you'd been forced to find it yourself. Two overgrown immortals, the kind with ridged spikes growing out of their arms, regard you emotionlessly as you pass. You wonder about the people inside those suits... whether or not they're salvageable under the parasitic chitin.
  Not really your problem.
  Getting the suit repaired is a simple manner of stripping it off and placing it in a deep bin filled with partially charged liquid. Dozens of tiny swimming robots swarm the armor, adding material to the gouges, filling the cracks, and reshaping the dents. [Repair 21] After a minute or two, there's a low hum from the pool. The density of the liquid changes, floating the repaired armor back to the top. It looks brand new, without a trace of the autocannon fire that had scarred it earlier.
   "Remarkable, isn't it?"
  You whirl to face the buzzing voice, leaving your armor floating on top of the pool. It's an immortal, but unlike any you've seen before. The others were significantly larger than human, a necessity as they needed to be able to fit a human inside them. This one is smaller, leaner. It's taller than you, but that's hardly uncommon. You don't think it would top six feet, and you don't think there'd be any way it could effectively encase someone. It's also colored wrong, a pale grayish blue color instead of the usual bred in green camouflage the other immortals have. The odder thing is that it sounds like it meant its comment about finding the repair pool remarkable. You didn't think immortals had the capacity to find anything remarkable.
  "I know you are leaving," it says, it's tone very... human. "Would you take this with you?" It extends its hand to you, offering a small object the size of your thumb. It looks to be made from the same bluish chitin that makes up this immortal's body.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 166/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Status: Fine.

---

James Evan

Quote

Alright... before James focused on getting Tarran out, he needed to figure out where "out" was. And as such, leaving Tarran alone for a moment, James slipped through the crack and tried to figure out what was going on. And why did his chest itch?

  Before you try and crawl out, you examine your chest. [Observation 2-1] It's itchy. 'Why' isn't apparent to you even after feeling yourself extensively.
  [Mobility 2-1, 2-1, 13-1] [Luck 4] [Luck 10]  It takes you three attempts to crawl up and out of the crack. The first time ends with you losing your grip after slicing your hand on a jagged piece of metal. (Armor -3, -2 HP)  The second time you get halfway up, then slip in the thin coat of slime still clinging to the wall and land on Tarran's cracked ribs. [Tarran Soak 22] Aside from eliciting an unconscious grunt, this seems to have no ill effect. Now, however, you've managed to pull yourself through, and you can finally observe the outside world.
  The good news is, you're in New Hensfield. The bad news is that News Hensfield appears to be on fire. [Observation 14-1] The Virtue seems to have landed on her back, and you've just crawled out through a crack in her belly. Smoke fills the air, and you can see fire in pretty much every direction. Most notable is the strip of fire that outlines the impact gouge the virtue created when it 'landed'. You can see movement to the southwest and to the west, but you can't tell who's who. Gunfire comes in staccato bursts, and the crunching explosive sound of heavy kinetics being used is equally frequent.
  [Luck ?] After a moment, you identify a figure in the smoke that's heading straight for you. [Intuition 8-1] It's somewhere in the human sized region and very vague, you really can't discern anything else about it.
  A psychic beacon flares to life somewhere to the south. You don't know who set it, or what it's meant for, but you could find your way over there blindfolded. Well, if it weren't for the intervening fire. 

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/88
Stamina: 31/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 37/50 (50/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: New Hensfield, atop the Virtue. Mild Concussion, next save [2].

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img209/7948/ym10.png)

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Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Tiruin

Fire that Broadbeam. THEN drop it or lay it down to a place where I can easily draw it.

Quote from: Zako

Stick with the Marshal. Get updated on the situation.

  Marshall Feuer gives a quick shake of his head to Anna's suggestion of sniping the presbyter. "Two people that strong doing the monster mash, everything gets strange. What you see isn't where you see it, and trying to get a bullet to go in a straight line is about as possible as getting beer out of piss. For now we sit tight, get the bystanders out of the way, and shoot 'crats." [Observation 14+1] Feuer looks at Anna more closely, noting her ragged breathing and wavering stance. "You've been pushing yourself way too far, too fast," he says, dropping his voice to make it almost inaudible over the sound of Hensfield burning. "You're a leader, Witheld, you aren't allowed to be tired." Feuer turns back to his men, his tone growing back to a Marshal's voice. "Hickie, give the captain a stick of the good stuff before you see to the gutwound.  Jeremiah, help that colonist get Laveros behind the cover. Wigs, cover. I need to mark whatever the hell Laveros lights up."
  Tyrin fires shortly before Jeremiah grabs him under the elbow opposite from the colonist, sending a laser burning through the smoke to the south-east. [Marksman 16-2+4] The first shot of a brand new battle strikes through the smoke, ( Armor -35, Health -9, -7 Negated) the tightly focused beam super-heating the Destroyer's armor and inflicting superficial burns. Tyrin lowers the rifle as soon as the shot is complete, letting the other two drag him off.
   [Feuer Mark 12] The Marshal chases the laser mentally, tagging a psychic beacon onto the Destroyer. For better or worse, the Destroyer is now findable by every psychic in the vicinity. (Marshal Stamina -3)
   Anna follows stays with the Marshal, not noticing the little man coming up behind her with a needle before it's too late. [Hickie Medicine 22] (Stamina +22) There's a sharp pain from the injection, predictable after getting an injection from a medic nicknamed Hickie. Then pain starts fading away and borderline nervous energy fills Anna as the stim's cocktail of chemicals goes to work.

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 18/79
Stamina: 47/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (8/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Moderate Bleeding (Loses 7 stamina per turn until health and stamina equalize, then loses health slowly)

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 42/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (36/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack (3)

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img203/592/iasy.png)
Red Hollow Face: Armed Colonist
Green Hollow Face: Unchained Psionic
Green Hollow Face on Dark Green Background: Unchained Kineticist
Dark Green Hollow Face: Unchained Marshal

Light Blue Hollow Face: Anna
Deep Blue Hollow Face: Tyrin

Teal filled face: Trooper
Teal filled face with gold background: Sharpshooter
Cyan Face with gold background: Sniper
Cyan Filled face with light-grey background: Destroyer
White Filled face: Damien

---

Damien Smith

Quote

Damien raises a hand to the com-link built into his helmet. "Negative. I got this. Keep your eyes peeled, and for the love of the gods, please make sure that your safeties are off. Not calling you incompetent, but this one time..." Damien trails off and goes prone. Something about this doesn't add up. "Stay frosty, guys. I don't like this. It's quiet. Too quiet."

  Not three seconds after Damien drops and delivers his warning for the soldiers to stay frosty, a lance of green light burns through the smoke, striking the Destroyer squarely. An instant after that, a psychic beacon flares up and pinpoints the location of the heavy infantryman. Resistance, definite resistance. Good for them, it was always easier to break something when it showed spine.
  Chatter from soldiers fills Damien's receiver, most of it useless communication between grunts. Damien screened out everything but the useful details. "Contact! North and west, at least one Unchained armed with a high-energy laser weapon. Firing triangulation identifies origin on the north side of the colonist structure."

 

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 79/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (7/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (2/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 04:28:31 am

Dom blinked. "Holy shit, you can talk?" She rubbed the back of her neck. "Uh, I might... but I ain't exactly in a completely trusting mood right now. Tell me why you look and act completely differently from the other Immortals, and what you want me to do with that thing, and then I'll decide."

(Something else, though: a forged ID isn't exactly going to hide Dom's identity from anyone who knows her. :P She still has the same scars and such as ever.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: wolfchild on October 05, 2013, 05:16:28 am

((What does upgrading the inplants I have do? because there is also no info on them, and the arc+planerian no longer auto-stabilizes me :( ))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Zako on October 05, 2013, 07:19:30 am

((Woah, a captain in the unchained? I'm going places it seems. Also, I'm starting to really like the marshal. He knows where it's at.))

Anna shakes herself in a whole body shivering motion as the drugs kick in.

"Woah! I've got to get some of those later!"

She promptly coughs in embarrassment as she remembers the marshal standing next to her, and replies to his remark in a similar murmur to his.

"Sorry sir. Desperate times, a psionic ambush and a gunship got the best of me. I won't let it happen again."

Promptly straightening up with a deep breath, Anna visibly collects her presence and pulls herself together.

"There were 3 troopers over by that mark you just dropped, one was a designated shooter calling for reinforcements which is probably what got the gunship over here and whatever came with it. Another psion probably came with it as the pilot was shielded.

Things are going to get real messy, real quick sir."

Take cover by the corner of the building and rest, then put a mindbar over myself and Tyrin. Ask a trooper for a spare clip for my rifle if they can spare it and watch the smoke for technocrats.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Powder Miner on October 05, 2013, 07:57:30 am

James grimaced, as he heard the gunfire and the kinetics. How the hell did he manage to land in the middle of a battle?
Nevertheless, he had work to do. James started to raise his hand to do... something to protect himself, though his increasing fatigue certainly didn't help. Unsure what to do, James had an idea! He'd been using blades at distance quite a lot, really... but what if he could truly use them at long distance? Maybe, he decided he could make a blade he could throw. Trying this, James goes across the roof of the ship and creates three shrikes, difficulty modifier -1, shaped like crescent shaped, flat blades.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Zako on October 05, 2013, 08:13:13 am

Oh god, I just noticed that! Daaaaaaaammmnnn...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Powder Miner on October 05, 2013, 08:16:22 am

I KNEW I rolled ones!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 05, 2013, 11:02:14 am

Quote from: wolfchild on October 05, 2013, 05:16:28 am

((What does upgrading the inplants I have do? because there is also no info on them, and the arc+planerian no longer auto-stabilizes me :( ))

((Upgrades for implants are pretty much up to you, after all, you're the person who's physically monkeying around with that stuff. Putting hard and fast upgrades up there would be both hideously time consuming and would box your choices in.

The Arc and Planarian implants were changed because an average charge or health regeneration of 2.5 per turn is kinda lame when compared to a psionic that can deal 50 damage in a turn without breaking too much of a sweat. Now they're active abilities that can let you regenerate a lot, very quickly, but at a price. The additionally innate armor will also probably end up saving more health on a per turn basis than the planarian implants did.))

 

Quote from: Zako on October 05, 2013, 07:19:30 am

((Woah, a captain in the unchained? I'm going places it seems. Also, I'm starting to really like the marshal. He knows where it's at.))

((Captain in the unchained is anot a captain in the Technocracy. If you weren't in open rebellion it would be cell captain. As opposed to leading a group numbered in dozens (Tech Captain), you're a squad leader for 3-6 people. This is a rebellion, and not many of these people are ex-military. Ranks are... fluid.

Anyway, of the two of you, Anna seemed the logical choice to have attained rank.))

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 05, 2013, 07:57:30 am

Trying this, James goes across the roof of the ship and creates three shrikes, difficulty modifier -1, shaped like crescent shaped, flat blades.

((As per wiki, Shrikes are at no penalty to create, just to throw. Just a heads up.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 04:28:31 am

(Something else, though: a forged ID isn't exactly going to hide Dom's identity from anyone who knows her. :P She still has the same scars and such as ever.)

((Nah, but Taric's a smart little insane megalomaniac with more resources than you shake a stick at, he'll come up with something.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 04:28:31 am

Dom blinked. "Holy shit, you can talk?" She rubbed the back of her neck. "Uh, I might... but I ain't exactly in a completely trusting mood right now. Tell me why you look and act completely differently from the other Immortals, and what you want me to do with that thing, and then I'll decide."

  "I am firstborn," the immortal buzzes as if it actually explained something. "I was many, and now I am one and many. The older, the unborn, are shells. Empty husks to hold dead souls. My kind are new. We do not need to wear the dead in order to live." The immortal does something truly frightening when it finishes, largely because it's on the list of the things that immortals don't do: it smiles. It's not perfect, and the smile obscured by the fact that the immortal has no lips to speak of, but the flexible chitin in its 'face' shifts unmistakably. "You do need to 'do' anything with this, it is a gift to thank you for what you did for us. A memory."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 11:13:24 am

"So... Taric made you guys?" Dom asked, confused. "And I still don't know what's going to happen if I touch it. I mean, I've seen enough fucked up shit here between that weird shit that got on us, the ants, and those yellow leeches those people in New Hensfield were wearing like they were going out of style or something." She looked at the blue chitin with an unsure expression. Would it really harm her? That was the thing now, wasn't it? She had told Sizier earlier he was probably the only person she could trust, but could she really? Out here, in the depths of space and away from civilization, the only person she could truly trust was herself. Right?

...Fuck it. I go down that road, I'm going to be walking it by myself. I'd rather trust and be betrayed than be alone again. She sighed and took the chitin. "...Sorry. I appreciate the thought." She checked on the armor, and put it back on since it looked ready. "So... you know about this thing?" she asked the Immortal, jerking a thumb at the repair baths.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Tiruin on October 05, 2013, 11:20:46 am

Quote from: Zako on October 05, 2013, 07:19:30 am

((Woah, a captain in the unchained? I'm going places it seems. Also, I'm starting to really like the marshal. He knows where it's at.))

((You were the darn bloody face of this operation, sir. :I
Also yes. The marshal is really likeable with his attitude.))

Tyrin lowered his gun as the medic took charge-not one to make his work any harder.

He suggested to the Marshal: "I say we take cover first sir. We're pretty open here, and they've a marksman in their team-someone who I'm sure did in this wound here. We need physical and probably mental cover barring any other..erm, telepaths around.

"Also I got the impression that the hit would've either announced our position in the smoke, or announced the confirmation of still-present-hostiles--I didn't see the man go down, but I assume he just shrugged it off or...They're either going to be cautious, or they'll just issue a wipe-out order."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Zako on October 05, 2013, 01:31:30 pm

((Ahh, I see. So I'm like something of a sergeant or something pretty low down in the command chain. I was kinda expecting that since I'm a face of the unchained that I would have a bit of a rank but I was thinking that Captain is a bit high up for a new player to start as, but this makes sense now, thanks.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 05, 2013, 03:14:57 pm

Quote from: Zako on October 05, 2013, 01:31:30 pm

((Ahh, I see. So I'm like something of a sergeant or something pretty low down in the command chain. I was kinda expecting that since I'm a face of the unchained that I would have a bit of a rank but I was thinking that Captain is a bit high up for a new player to start as, but this makes sense now, thanks.))

((Yeah, you're somewhere between corporal and sergeant. The marshal is roughly equivalent to a technocrat lieutenant. Major Caine, being ex-military, is actually equivalent to a major.  However, since most of the praetors are dead, (colonel ranks) Major Caine has a higher effective rank. The highest left in your splinter of the Unchained that fled from the prison))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 11:13:24 am

"So... Taric made you guys?" Dom asked, confused. "And I still don't know what's going to happen if I touch it. I mean, I've seen enough fucked up shit here between that weird shit that got on us, the ants, and those yellow leeches those people in New Hensfield were wearing like they were going out of style or something." She looked at the blue chitin with an unsure expression. Would it really harm her? That was the thing now, wasn't it? She had told Sizier earlier he was probably the only person she could trust, but could she really? Out here, in the depths of space and away from civilization, the only person she could truly trust was herself. Right?

...Fuck it. I go down that road, I'm going to be walking it by myself. I'd rather trust and be betrayed than be alone again. She sighed and took the chitin. "...Sorry. I appreciate the thought." She checked on the armor, and put it back on since it looked ready. "So... you know about this thing?" she asked the Immortal, jerking a thumb at the repair baths.

  You take the small nodule of chitin. It's slightly warm to the touch, but it seems to have no other particular properties. The immortal nods to the bath after you accept the nodule. "Model twenty-four Repair and Reclamation Sink. I could tell you more, but there is really no point in knowing it. I don't know why I was made to." The immortal shrugs, picking up a suit of medium combat armor off one the armory's racks and buckling it on. "It is, however, interesting. Almost magic, if I could forget that we know why and how." The immortal gives you an eyeless look, then almost bows. "I do not know if we will speak again, Dominique Wakeman. We are all grateful that I have been able to thank you."   
   The armored immortal leaves the armory as enigmatically as it entered, leaving you wondering what the hell it was talking about.

Quote from: Tiruin on October 05, 2013, 11:20:46 am

"I say we take cover first sir. We're pretty open here, and they've a marksman in their team-someone who I'm sure did in this wound here. We need physical and probably mental cover barring any other..erm, telepaths around.

"Also I got the impression that the hit would've either announced our position in the smoke, or announced the confirmation of still-present-hostiles--I didn't see the man go down, but I assume he just shrugged it off or...They're either going to be cautious, or they'll just issue a wipe-out order."

The Marshall smiles. "Son, I'm fine with them knowing where we are, makes it a lot less legwork for us. Want to know what makes a Technocrat a Technocrat? Arrogance. Despite the fact that they just lost their goddamn gunship, they're going to charge us down. The Technocracy hasn't fought anyone they couldn't roll over in centuries. We've been doing it all our lives. They come to us, and we'll burn them down. As for cover, we've got part of a building. They won't have jack that isn't on fire if they get close enough to do anything but snipe, and they will try and get that close."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 04:40:05 pm

"Right, later?" Dom said, unsure. That entire encounter had been... bizarre. She examined the chitin in greater detail before putting it away in a pocket, wondering what use it would be to her besides a novelty.

(I notice my carried weight insinuates I'm still wearing the armor (assuming it weighs 100 pounds, because my math adds up to 66 pounds being carried at the moment). So can I assume Dom put it back on once it was finished being repaired?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: wolfchild on October 05, 2013, 05:25:19 pm

((OK sooo hmm, just considerering possible upgrades that are more than just it deals more damage, bear with me))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 05, 2013, 05:36:34 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 04:40:05 pm

(I notice my carried weight insinuates I'm still wearing the armor (assuming it weighs 100 pounds, because my math adds up to 66 pounds being carried at the moment). So can I assume Dom put it back on once it was finished being repaired?)

((No, I just run weight calculations infrequently, so errors build up. I'll have it all "fixed" next round. You can, however, assume that you've put the armor back on.
You want to head back up to the hangar while examining the nodule, or do you want some more time?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 07:11:49 pm

(Well, I planned to put the armor back on so that's all well and good anyway. Just checking. :P As for the other, examine the thing first, THEN go to the hangar. I want all of Dom's attention on the piece of chitin until she's done examining it.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Nunzillor on October 09, 2013, 12:05:14 am

Just wondering, is Trol still alive?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: kisame12794 on October 09, 2013, 12:07:35 am

((I'm guessing no. I think the wiki said something ate him, or he succumbed to the elements.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 09, 2013, 12:12:07 am

(Nah. When Trollan disappeared and was gone for a long time (still is, I guess :\), his character died in the wilds.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 09, 2013, 12:16:35 am

Quote from: Nunzillor on October 09, 2013, 12:05:14 am

Just wondering, is Trol still alive?

((He touched an exploding seed pod. He died with a bunch of trees actively eating his insides. So he's dead, and chances of him coming back as a giant psychic-tree hybrid are probably pretty slim.

Probably.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Nunzillor on October 09, 2013, 12:28:10 am

I see... Would be pretty awesome if he was that hybrid thing though!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Tiruin on October 09, 2013, 02:16:54 am

((I'd like to know how he died :O Was it in the thread or something off-stage?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: wolfchild on October 09, 2013, 05:06:55 am

It is on the thread, shortly before ashley almost landed on you guys

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Nunzillor on October 09, 2013, 05:11:36 am

He was rooted to the spot by a tree, and was slowly consumed by it.  I thought perhaps the consumption would be slow enough to prevent death within a week, but I guess he died from the elements before the tree got him.

Probably the better way to go.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Tiruin on October 09, 2013, 06:57:47 am

Quote from: wolfchild on October 09, 2013, 05:06:55 am

It is on the thread, shortly before ashley almost landed on you guys

((..Ashley? Link please :D
So Trol just..went inactive and Draignean had to do something?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: wolfchild on October 09, 2013, 06:59:44 am

Don't have a link sorry, I just know because Ashley is my character and that's where I got into the game

edit: Here (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg2292018;topicseen#msg2292018)
additionally still having a hard time thinking of an upgrade that i snot just make it do what it does better.  The closest thing I have is having the duelist blades vibrate at harmonic frequencies

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 09, 2013, 12:46:37 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on October 09, 2013, 06:59:44 am

Don't have a link sorry, I just know because Ashley is my character and that's where I got into the game

edit: Here (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=76875.msg2292018;topicseen#msg2292018)
additionally still having a hard time thinking of an upgrade that i snot just make it do what it does better.  The closest thing I have is having the duelist blades vibrate at harmonic frequencies

I see. The snot threw me, but I see.

Food for thought... Mods for you that don't just boost efficacy. Should be one there for everything you have.

Injectors in the skin that allow the planarian implants to effect another individual
Modifications to the Stormcrow field that allow it to temporarily focus and boost outgoing energy weapon fire, for a price.
Arc implants modified so that they can also turn waste heat and kinetic energy into charge, giving you a little energy on a high dex/str based roll.
Duelist implants with core conduits running through them, allowing the synthetic to ram them into sources in order to drain energy.
Javelin focus tweaks that allow the hand to emit simple light, or, for charge, a blinding flash of light.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: wolfchild on October 09, 2013, 06:28:51 pm

OOhh those are pretty cool, now I can't decide between duelist or javelin.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on October 11, 2013, 05:28:20 am

Damien looks at where the shot came from and tries to determine how many Unchained there are. Normally, upon finding out this fact, he would be expected to open fire. Fortunately, he gets to do something much more fun this time around.
"Alright, shots came from the north, huh? Just how many of you guys are there?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Tiruin on October 11, 2013, 05:32:10 am

[I like Damien :P]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on October 11, 2013, 06:48:37 am

Quote from: Tiruin on October 11, 2013, 05:32:10 am

[I like Damien :P]

[Why, thank you :P]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 12, 2013, 05:16:26 pm

Written. Just need to update maps and calculate/insert the 54 ranges between individuals.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Powder Miner on October 12, 2013, 06:27:40 pm

>54 ranges between individuals
RIP Draignean

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 12, 2013, 06:49:41 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 05, 2013, 04:40:05 pm

"Right, later?" Dom said, unsure. That entire encounter had been... bizarre. She examined the chitin in greater detail before putting it away in a pocket, wondering what use it would be to her besides a novelty.

  You roll the bit of chitin over in your hands. [Observation 2] It's slightly warmer than room temperature and quite hard. For all that you can tell, the Immortal gave you an object with the approximate value of a heated rock. Smiling immortals wearing armor and wandering around giving people rocks. Eh. It's better than having them wandering around attempting to murder you.
 You check your armor one last time, slip the chitin nodule inside one of the suit's pockets, and head back up to the hangar.

***
 
   Ashley, Harry, Taric, and your two immortals are already there, waiting for you in the same room where you said goodbye to Tarran and James. Harry looks pissed, Ashley's difficult to read, Alonso and Basilio look like they always do, and Taric seems vaguely amused by everything.
  "Ah, the woman of the hour," Taric says as soon as you enter. "Harry here was just about to chew off one of his feet in worry, poor man is sure that I'm about to spring some daring ambush."
   Harry glares at Taric. There's a lot more than dislike in that expression.
   "Eh, he's just upset because I put a bullet through Jordan," Taric explains with a shrug. "Anyway, I have your real-fake identification for a Harlequin Ayveen. Just, ah, don't get in a situation where you'd need to spell your name." Taric hands you a swipe ID and a three color sword-and-loop insignia designed to adhere to your armor and be scanned by passing security.
   You take a look at the swipe I.D and blink. The name on the I.D is 'Aoibheann'.
  "I have no idea what language that name is derived from, but I had the computer double check the pronunciation. So, as I said, just avoid signing things." Taric gives you an apologetic look and hands you a second parcel. It's a thin box box a little larger than your hand held flat. "This is to change how you look. It's a nice little makeup box, and I added a preset for Harlequin Ayveen's actual appearance since makeup and you... Well, I just thought this might be easier for all involved. There's just one little quirk; I didn't have time to refurbish it entirely, and it belonged to a Technocrat administrator for use on... Well, short version is that I couldn't get the existing presets of naughty-nurse and wounded rebel hostage off of it quickly. Just make sure you show up as Harlequin Ayveen, not naughty-nurse Ayveen." Taric blinks at you, then grimaces. "Sorry, winking isn't a strong skill right now. Anyway, I moved part of a bar from one the restaurants onto the shuttle, plus that bottle of wine you found. Anything else before you throw yourself to the cybernetic wolves?"

(Wolf, you can act here as you like.)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 05, 2013, 07:57:30 am

James grimaced, as he heard the gunfire and the kinetics. How the hell did he manage to land in the middle of a battle?
Nevertheless, he had work to do. James started to raise his hand to do... something to protect himself, though his increasing fatigue certainly didn't help. Unsure what to do, James had an idea! He'd been using blades at distance quite a lot, really... but what if he could truly use them at long distance? Maybe, he decided he could make a blade he could throw. Trying this, James goes across the roof of the ship and creates three shrikes, difficulty modifier -1, shaped like crescent shaped, flat blades.

  [A.Kinetics 16-1] [Control 19-1, Cost -25%] (-8 Stamina) You feel a... potential swell across your skin. Your muscles are relaxed, but at the same time you feel as if some detached part of your body is tensed to strike. It's a very odd sensation.
  You cross the upturned belly of the virtue, trying to get your less than cooperative eyes to focus on the figure approaching the ship. You make a big target, standing tall on the top of the virtue, but you've got a few tricks now. You don't know exactly what that stored potential is going to do if you trigger it, but you know that it's going to be dangerous.
  [Observation 2-1] [? observation 21] The approaching figure stops, and you get the feeling that it can see you just fine. Your fears are confirmed when it speaks.
  "James Evan, place your hands on your head and kneel, or you will be killed. You are a criminal and a traitor, and you will face judgement for your crimes." The voice is unfamiliar and inhumanly cold. The fact that it wants to kill you probably means Technocrat, but knowing your name is a very bad sign.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/88
Stamina: 24/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 37/50 (50/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: New Hensfield, atop the Virtue. Mild Concussion, next save [1], 3/8 shrikes.

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Tiruin on October 05, 2013, 11:20:46 am

Tyrin lowered his gun as the medic took charge-not one to make his work any harder.

He suggested to the Marshal: "I say we take cover first sir. We're pretty open here, and they've a marksman in their team-someone who I'm sure did in this wound here. We need physical and probably mental cover barring any other..erm, telepaths around.

"Also I got the impression that the hit would've either announced our position in the smoke, or announced the confirmation of still-present-hostiles--I didn't see the man go down, but I assume he just shrugged it off or...They're either going to be cautious, or they'll just issue a wipe-out order."

Quote from: Zako on October 05, 2013, 07:19:30 am

Take cover by the corner of the building and rest, then put a mindbar over myself and Tyrin. Ask a trooper for a spare clip for my rifle if they can spare it and watch the smoke for technocrats.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna: 77+6-1= 82
Tyrin: 90+3-3= 90 (Locked to Psionic 1)

Marshal Feuer: 22+6-3= 25
Unchained Kineticist: 76+3-3= 76
Unchained Psionic 1: 53+6-2= 57
Unchained Psionic 2: 47+6-2= 51

Technocrat Destroyer: 8+3-6= 5
Technocrat Sniper: 81+15-4= 92
Technocrat Sharpshooter: 90+6-3= 93
Technocrat Trooper 1: 61+3-3= 61
Technocrat Trooper 2: 46+3-3= 46

Damien Smith: 68+3-9= 62

   The Technocrat sharpshooter detaches from his position behind cover, [Mobility 5+1] barely making the few steps north to the fence around the Colonist fields.
   The Sniper follows suit, [Mobility 16+1] except with the smooth precision of a trained soldier. [Observation 22+1] The sniper sights down on one of the unchained [3, Anna], and relays his visual to the HUDs of the other Technocrats, painting the forward Unchained party.
   Anna, [mobility 21] takes cover on the corner of the building and requests a clip from one of the other revolutionaries. [Luck 17] The psionic that's bending over Tyrin spares a moment from his work to toss Anna one of his clips. [Mindbar 7+2-2] [Control 18, -10% cost] (-13 stamina) The stimulants, despite giving Anna the power to fight, are also disorienting. Anna's first attempt at creating a mindbar fails miserably, unable to bring her mind to focus on the task.
   The Kineticist, Wigs, points a finger at the ground and draws it slowly sideways. [Ripper 11+2-1] [Control 2, Cost +25%] (Kineticist -31 stamina) Earth flies away from the Kineticist's finger, filling the air with earthen hail as the Kineticist literally draws a shallow trench into the soil. Satisfied with his work, the kineticist hops down and kneels the fresh furrow.
   Damien's task of identifying the Unchained targets is made somewhat easier when the sniper broadcasts a series of images, pinpointing three members of the enemy force without effort on Damien's part. [Intuition 6+1] Further analysis of the images and the situation yields no more insight into the situation.
   [Trooper 1 Morale 18-2] The trooper that Jenna almost killed seems to have regained his heart now that he isn't alone. [Mobility 8] sliding up to the fence along with the sharpshooter.
    The unchained psionic that stuck Anna pulls out a medical kit and goes to work on Tyrin. [7, 17+1,6,19+1,13: 64/55] The psionic strips off Tyrin's armor and cuts a hole in his clothing to get to the one. He cleans the wound quickly, gives it a cursory disinfectant, and essentially glues both ends of the wound shut before wrapping Tyrin's entire waist in bandages and buckling his armor back on over it. (Tyrin Bleeding stopped, HP +20)
    The second Psionic makes a quick dash past the corner, [Mobility 17] sliding into the cover of the kineticist's ditch.
    [Mobility 15] The remaining technocrat trooper dashes up from the south, joining knot of technocrat grunts.
   The Marshal peers into the smoke, trying to catch a glimpse of any Technocrats other than the Destroyer.  [Observation 18] The sniper, crouching along the rails of the colonist fence, is first one he marks with a second psionic flare.  [Mark 3] [Control 6, cost +10%] (Stamina -3) Or he tries. The flare sputters for a moment, flickering on the edges of perception, then dies. 
    The Destroyer moves forward, [12+1] trudging slowly but willfully forward to arrive at the edge of the entrance to the colonist field. He raises the laser cannon with a grunt, training it loosely on the Unchained that the sniper is spotting and beginning the charging cycle.

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 38/79
Stamina: 50/85
Carried weight: 52/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (8/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 45/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (36/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack (2), Medium Cover -3 to incoming attacks -1 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 63/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine, 
Ranges,
Trooper 1: Obstructed
Trooper 2: Obstructed
Sharpshooter: Obstructed
Sniper: Obstructed
Destroyer: Obstructed
Damien Smith: Obstructed

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 69/70
Armor: 49/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1:29RI
Trooper 2: 32RI
Sharpshooter: 28RI
Sniper: 22RI
Destroyer: 21RI
Damien Smith: 23RI

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 98/109
Stamina: 86/115
Armor: 79/90 (3/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1: 28RI
Trooper 2: 31RI
Sharpshooter: 27RI
Sniper: 21RI
Destroyer: 20RI
Damien Smith: 23RI

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 111/135
Armor: 86/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (25/30)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1: 30RI
Trooper 2: 33RI
Sharpshooter: 29RI
Sniper: 22RI
Destroyer: 21RI
Damien Smith: 24RI

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: 29/70
Stamina: 70/70
Armor: 8/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine, Scared,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 29RI
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 28RI
Marshal Feuer: 30RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 33RI

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 55/70
Stamina: 23/70
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 32RI
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 31RI
Marshal Feuer: 33RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 36RI

Technocrat Sharpshooter
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 28RI
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 27RI
Marshal Feuer: 29RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 31RI

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 77/77
Stamina: 75/75
Armor: 115/115
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (2/3A, 2/3E)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 22
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 21RI
Marshal Feuer: 22RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 25RI

Technocrat Destroyer
Health: 96/105
Stamina: 95/95
Armor: 115/150
Weapon: Sol Pulse Laser (100/100)
Status: Fine, Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 21RI
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 20RI
Marshal Feuer: 21RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 23RI

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

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Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 12, 2013, 07:04:57 pm

Dom took the make-up box and looked at it distrustfully. "I guess if you have something to write on and a pen, I can spend some time practicing this name." She had no idea how the spelling translated to the pronunciation, but whatever. She'd have time to figure it out, hopefully. "...What's a Harlequin, anyway? Am I going to be expected to tell jokes or something?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 12, 2013, 07:14:08 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 12, 2013, 07:04:57 pm

Dom took the make-up box and looked at it distrustfully. "I guess if you have something to write on and a pen, I can spend some time practicing this name." She had no idea how the spelling translated to the pronunciation, but whatever. She'd have time to figure it out, hopefully. "...What's a Harlequin, anyway? Am I going to be expected to tell jokes or something?"

  "Uh, no. Don't tell jokes," Taric replies with a mixture of surprise and alarm. "That would be... out of character. A Harlequin holds simultaneously rank in the Technocracy's military, special forces, and the Church hierarchy. They're meant to enforce co-operation between branches, maintain the interests of one group in a cross-disciplinary maneuver, and jump over red-tape. All things considered, I think they'd actually be a little sore over that archaic use of harlequin."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 12, 2013, 07:16:37 pm

"Shit. Uh, what's some basic things I should know, just in case I get quizzed or something?" Dom asked, rubbing the back of her neck.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 12, 2013, 07:24:01 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 12, 2013, 07:16:37 pm

"Shit. Uh, what's some basic things I should know, just in case I get quizzed or something?" Dom asked, rubbing the back of her neck.

Taric shrugs. "How should I know? You're going to be a pretty high up, so if anybody asks questions, just shoot them and tell everyone else the information was classified. You're going to be a Technocrat for this, not a maintenance worker. Remember that. You don't have to explain yourself if someone asks you what you're doing."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 12, 2013, 07:25:45 pm

"Right. Just be irritable, easy to piss off, and quick to break teeth. I think I can manage that." Dom nodded and inspected the make-up kit to see what Taric meant by 'settings'.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Zako on October 13, 2013, 12:16:36 am

"Thanks." Anna said to the medic as she caught the tossed clip of ammo. Seeing the incoming forces, she decided that it was best to put a world of hurt on that sniper, if only to stop him from aiming properly.

Hit the sniper with a level 4 surge at -1 difficulty, then lay suppressing fire on the troopers with the light rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Powder Miner on October 13, 2013, 03:55:49 pm

James grimaced. He was famous among the Technocrats, apparently. After sighing, he replied to the unknown Technocrat: "Hardly." And from there, he had no choice but to spring into action. And what to do was pretty obvious. He had an unknown psionic weapon, and a target he needed to use it on. Not a difficult choice of action, really. So he began running across the top of the ship, aiming his hand at the technocrat, and releasing the energy.
Throw all three shrikes at it at -1 difficulty, and get closer to it, jumping off of the ship onto it if possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: wolfchild on October 13, 2013, 04:07:43 pm

"This better not come back to bite us in the ass, it's fortunate for you that I actually like Dominique" Ashley looks over at Harry "Yeah., I'm not too happy with the SOB right now, but if he can come though and actually help us against the voice ... plus it means we don't hurt any more innocents that just happen to be working for the other guy"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on October 14, 2013, 10:11:18 am

Damien speaks into his radio again. "Listen, I know your job is to kill these guys, but that kinda conflicts with what I was sent here to do. See, the up-aboves have had enough of this little rebellion. These guys," He gestures to the Unchained that have been marked on his HUD. "They're grunts. They're nobodies. Command wants to cut the head off the snake, see what I'm saying? So tone it down a bit. I need them alive." Damien looks over to the north, at the smoking crash site. "I'm heading out north. And remember, we need them alive" Damien gets up and starts jogging to the north.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 18, 2013, 04:35:44 pm

TIRUIN. THIS IS GOD MASTER CONTROL.
YOU SHOULD PERFORM AN ACTION.

END OF LINE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Tiruin on October 18, 2013, 11:51:44 pm

I THOUGHT I POSTED D:

---

Tyrin thanked the medic, asking him to leave any medical supplies with him and to tend to the others as given the situation, they needed every hand possible to hold a gun. He would tend to his own wounds.

Seeing no enemy, Tyrin decides to tend to his own wounds, glancing around the landscape for any area they could take cover if the worst happened, or if any other person is nearby.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 21, 2013, 09:25:41 pm

((Okay, turn may be delayed. I've got an exam Friday, a program due Wednesday, a nonfiction article due Wednesday, a report due on aromatic musks Thursday, more misc. homework than I can shake a stick at, and I'm supposed to be going to my parents this weekend so I can do the birthday thing.

Do not expect miracles. Or anything. I just wanted to let you guys know that I hadn't forgotten you.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Tiruin on October 21, 2013, 09:35:01 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 21, 2013, 09:25:41 pm

((Okay, turn may be delayed. I've got an exam Friday, a program due Wednesday, a nonfiction article due Wednesday, a report due on aromatic musks Thursday, more misc. homework than I can shake a stick at, and I'm supposed to be going to my parents this weekend so I can do the birthday thing.

Do not expect miracles. Or anything. I just wanted to let you guys know that I hadn't forgotten you.))

[sorry about the delay :<
Also RL first. God Speed on all that!]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2013, 09:36:55 pm

(It's fine, dude. Real life comes first. Hopefully you ace the exam and the report.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 22, 2013, 08:26:44 pm

((Eh, it's my own damn fault. I bought Terraria last week sometime, and that was a TERRIFICALLY bad idea.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 22, 2013, 09:19:53 pm

(You should play with us, dude. :P I've played with Tir, Skyrunner, Reudh, and a fourth person from B12 whose username I don't know and it was pretty fun. ^^^)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: kisame12794 on October 22, 2013, 10:22:18 pm

((Private server or the bay12 one?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 22, 2013, 10:50:44 pm

(One Sky was running. I don't want to play on a BIG server. A small group of about five is about perfect for me, although a little less would be preferable. >.>)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: wolfchild on October 25, 2013, 08:37:25 am

((Been a while since I played terraria, although I run it modded))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on October 28, 2013, 11:22:57 pm

((Part of turn is written.
So far:
One person is more screwed
One person avoided a screwy situation without realizing it
One person may or may not be screwed))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Powder Miner on October 29, 2013, 05:51:04 am

I can safely assume I am not the second.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on October 29, 2013, 08:57:02 am

Might be me. I don't know, but am now very intrigued.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Nunzillor on October 29, 2013, 04:45:01 pm

Teaser is teasing.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: That's the James we know...
Post by: Draignean on November 01, 2013, 11:04:14 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 13, 2013, 03:55:49 pm

Throw all three shrikes at it at -1 difficulty, and get closer to it, jumping off of the ship onto it if possible.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 38+0-1 = 37

Technocrat Wight: 60+20-4 = 76

   [Soak 13+1, No more concussion] Maybe you had a tell, maybe the technocrat recognized you were going to attack, or maybe they planned to attack whether you surrendered or not. For whatever reason, the Technocrat moves before you do, hurling a small sphere through the smoke that separates you. [Wight Quickshot 19 vs James Kinesthesia 7-1+1]  The sphere detonates just before it reaches you, scattering a web of thin fibers in a broad net that partially encases your body. [I.S 9, Shield Activates] [P.K 16+2] Or rather, it encases the air a few inches in front of your body. The fibers bond behind your back, then fall to the ground in a loose skirt of ropy webbing.
   You step out of the webbing and retaliate immediately, running across the ship while loosing the energy you stored in a hard and fast burst. [Two misses, one hit. -6 armor. (4 negated by armor, 5 negated by perk)] Smoke whirls, and you catch a glimpse of gouges in the dirt appearing to either side of the technocrat, but your actual target seems largely unfazed. You try not to think about how badly that puts the odds against you as you leap off the ship. [Mobility 18] You roll as you hit the dirt, coming up in a fighting stance. You're a little more than a dozen feet apart, and you can see your opponent clearly. They're about your height, armored in a light battle suit, and, aside from several other grenades and a pistol, appear to be mostly unarmed. They also appear pretty much unharmed. [Observation 4] No immediate weaknesses occur to you, and you're starting to think that being on top of the ship might have been safer.
   [Luck 15] The itch in your chest is stronger, and it feels like its spreading. Not that it really matters right now.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/88
Stamina: 27/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 37/50 (50/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: New Hensfield.

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on October 13, 2013, 04:07:43 pm

"This better not come back to bite us in the ass, it's fortunate for you that I actually like Dominique" Ashley looks over at Harry "Yeah., I'm not too happy with the SOB right now, but if he can come though and actually help us against the voice ... plus it means we don't hurt any more innocents that just happen to be working for the other guy"

   "As long as you clear my bad name and let your people know that I'm willing to deal in exchange for tech, I'm sure we can keep the ass biting to an absolute minimum. Of course, if we do get to be on better terms, what's a little ass biting between friends?" Taric's smiles at you impudently, apparently feeling quite safe when Dominique is within arms reach. Not surprising when you consider that if it weren't for Dominique standing guard over Taric like a five foot tall Reaper, it really would be tempting to stick one of your blades someplace sensitive.
   You console Harry, and he grunts in agreement. He's here for the mission, not to beat up random arrogant almost-teens with delusions of grandeur. He'd undoubtedly be happy if that happened to intersect with the mission, but he's a good soldier. He'll follow your orders.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on October 12, 2013, 07:25:45 pm

"Right. Just be irritable, easy to piss off, and quick to break teeth. I think I can manage that." Dom nodded and inspected the make-up kit to see what Taric meant by 'settings'.

   "Yeah, just be you," Taric says after he finishes tweaking Ashley, "except without all the cuddly bits and desire to call other people 'boss' all the time. You just need to be a rough and ready killing machine with a heart of gauss iron. If someone actually asks you to do something administrative, just shoot them in the leg and call it 'leadership'. Remember, the Hensfield colonists weren't sure of what we were despite the fact that Tarran was completely, stupidly, honest with them. Ninety-percent of being a Technocrat is the uniform, and you've already got that part down."
   [Intuition 15+1] Uniform, and other little things like being able to pass voice recognition, blood-sample access codes, and a whole host of other things that you're not sure if a fake ID is going cover. Still, Taric is confident, and, even if he's batshit insane most days of the week, he's one of the smarter people you know. Not that that's going to help a lot if the makeup box can't do more than lather cheap rouge and eyeliner on some Administrator's harem girls. You pop the lid of the box open and look inside. It looks like a tiny computer. A durable solid screen display flicks on when you open the case, but there doesn't seem to actually be any makeup in the case. Four large, friendly looking buttons appear on the screen. 'Content Link', 'Manual Control', 'Settings', and 'Presets'.
   You tap presets.
   The screen shifts, splitting down into a series of different options. Most of them appear to have been turned into blank fields, leaving only three options left. 'Nurse Love', 'Rebel Yell', and the much out of place 'Harlequin Aoibheann'. You tap the Harlequin's option experimentally. Three parts of the lower panel of the box detach, lengthening into a trio of thin, snake like appendages focused on your head. The screen display shifts again, now reading: "Please hold still during targeting for maximum applicator efficacy. Press continue when ready." Thankfully, there's also an abort button, and you press it before the snakes can give you a makeover. The applicators retract and you shut the box hastily. That answers your questions about how this is going to work, even if it is going to be rather creepy.
   "Happy?" Taric asks after you shut the box. "It's the best I could do on short notice, and it should get you through a quick inspection. At least, it will as long as you don't get scrubbed down before hand, and I don't think you'll absolutely be needing to bathe between putting your makeup on and rescuing your husband. Unless you get somebody exploded on you, but, honestly, what are the odds of that happening again?" Taric adds with a dismissive shrug.
   Taric doesn't sound as flippant when he continues. "But, I suppose this is it. Emily is in the shuttle already, and she has the course to where I found your husband. As long as Ash is okay with punching in the course to her station to the ship's system, everything should be smooth running.  I wish you could have just ended up staying here and working with me, but I can understand that you need to do this. Just finish your business, make sure whatever needs to be done with Ash gets done, and come back in one piece. I would have to do a lot of work by myself if your were dead, and that would make me very unhappy. Good luck." Taric extends his hand, and he pulls you into a half-handshake half-hug when you take it.
   
---

Taric Sizier

   Taric watched as the shuttle smoothly slid out of the dock, ascending the massive tower that would take it out of the facility and outside Mahdavi's canopy.  He smiled faintly. He wasn't exactly 'happy', but he wasn't 'sad' either. He'd made the right choice. He still had a chance.
   You should have killed her. We agreed, you understood, you told me yourself why it was necessary. What possessed you to make this foolish change to our plans?
   Taric shook his head mentally, tweaking his collar as he talked to the newborn voice inside his head. It had become something of a habit. "She convinced me otherwise," he said to the open air. "And 'we' don't have plans. I have plans, you're the help." It felt good to talk. Doing everything inside his head when Dominique was around had been difficult. The legacy of his fight with the Father was as irritating as it was useful.
   She 'convinced' you? You foolish little boy, you're only convincing yourself. She doesn't love you. If she did, she wouldn't have left. If she did, she'd still be here with you. But now she's gone, going to another man who happens to be her husband. You were a tool, Sizier, nothing more.
   "She's going to come back, she said she would. I believe her, and she's not the kind to lie." Perhaps he was being foolish, but he'd spent a great deal of his life doing things that other people told him were foolish. Seemed a shame to stop now.
   The voice in his head was silent for a time. Can we still agree that the remaining survivors need to be liquidated or turned to the hybrid strain?
   Taric grimaced. "Dominique wouldn't like that. She'd want to save them, or something. Maybe we should just let them go. We could call off the ambushers and let them walk out of here like we told them."
   He couldn't see it, but Taric could feel the voice sighing. She would understand. She never objected to your empire, and we both know that she's not as brainless as the maintenance drudge she comes off as. She would understand the sacrifice necessary to do what you do. If she really does love you, if she could love you, then she could love your ambitions too. You need to do this, you need soldiers to carve an empire worth having. Think of it, when she returns, and you have a force strong enough to make yourself a 'lord' to more than computers. Think of that moment, and tell me what needs to be done.
   Taric paused, then nodded. The voice had a point. It had been foolish at first, demanding servitude, but it had grown increasingly cooperative and reasonable the longer he held it in his mind. "Very well. The conversion continues."

---

Dominique Wakeman and Ashley Fey

   The inside of the shuttle is nice. Not nearly as nice as the Virtue, but a lot better than it should be, and certainly a massive step up from Ashley's crash-lander. It was designed to seat a maximum of forty in four very tightly spaced rows of ten seats, but now only one row of ten seats is left. Everything else had been stripped out and converted to a bar and lounge. It's a nice gesture, even though it's also pretty clear that no two pieces of furniture come from the same place and it all still smells of industrial cleanser.
   Dominique's two immortals take seats as soon as the get on board, apparently content to sit and wait everything out. Wallflowers to the bone.
   Emily's voice, unchanged since the elevator, greets everyone as the enter in a sweetly detached kind of way and starts the engines as soon as everyone is in. Both Ashley and Dom can feel the shuttle moving, ascending through whatever mechanism that the Father used to get the Virtue in here.   
   "Assuming an unobstructed path to orbit and minimal anti-air bombardment, we should break atmosphere in five minutes. I have a course for the Teras research station, are there any other headings?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine.

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on October 13, 2013, 12:16:36 am

Hit the sniper with a level 4 surge at -1 difficulty, then lay suppressing fire on the troopers with the light rifle.

Quote from: Tiruin on October 18, 2013, 11:51:44 pm

Tyrin thanked the medic, asking him to leave any medical supplies with him and to tend to the others as given the situation, they needed every hand possible to hold a gun. He would tend to his own wounds.

Seeing no enemy, Tyrin decides to tend to his own wounds, glancing around the landscape for any area they could take cover if the worst happened, or if any other person is nearby.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna: 84+6-1= 89
Tyrin: 73+3-3= 73

Marshal Feuer: 43+6-3= 46
Unchained Kineticist: 58+3-3= 58
Unchained Psionic 1: 98+6-2= 102 (Double Action)
Unchained Psionic 2: 12+6-2=  16

Technocrat Destroyer: 99+3-6= 96
Technocrat Sniper: 42+15-4= 53
Technocrat Sharpshooter: 79+6-3= 82
Technocrat Trooper 1: 19+3-3= 19
Technocrat Trooper 2: 50+3-3= 50

Damien Smith: 40+3-9= 34

   Hickie [mobility 14] moves up behind Anna as soon as Tyrin makes it clear that he doesn't need additional aid, leaving his former patient a first aid kit at his request.
   The destroyer releases the built charge in the pulse laser a split second later, sending a broad spray of light into the unchained's position. [Fire Control 11+1+1, 24% max, 18% against light cover, 15% against mid cover. Wigs take 9 hits, Unchained Psionic 2 takes 8 hits, Feuer takes 6 hits, Anna takes 4 hits] [Wigs I.S 83, no shield] (Wigs armor -31, 27 negated) (Unchained Psionic 2 -23 armor, 16 negated) [Feuer I.S roll 53, no shield] (Feuer Armor -21 , 30 negated) (Anna armor -21, 8 negated) The barrage is blinding, filling the air with the hiss of flash-drying earth and the lightning crackle of high intensity beams. The kineticist takes the brunt of the barrage, but the sheer volume of incoming fire leaves no one untouched. Miraculously, however, all of the damage inflicted appears to be armor only. Despite being considerably less protected and slightly blind, the rebels are fine.
   Anna, scorched but unharmed, attacks the sniper mentally. The Destroyer is a large, painfully obvious threat, but the size of the hole the sniper put in Tyrin's side is a testament to his abilities. The odds of living through this are going to increase dramatically as soon as that rifleman is out of the picture. [Surge 11+1+1-1, Two Effects, 22, Three Effects, 10 Moderate Pain, 1 Nothing, 17 Severe Dyskinesia ] [Control 2, Cost +25%] (-25 Stamina) Pain fills the sniper's mind as Anna pushes energy into it, making the man twitch and jerk as random parts of his brain overstimulate.
   The Technocrat Sharpshooter sights to the limit of his range, training his rifle on Wigs.
   Tyrin continues to patch up his chest, [11+1, 22+1, 12+1, 17, 18; 83/75] improving upon Hickie's work. It's a lot harder than starting from scratch, but the results are good. (HP +15 [Diminishing Returns])
   Wigs Flattens himself completely into the ditch, waiting the spray of fire out. [Stamina 4] (+2 Stamina)
   The sniper struggles to stay on target, [Soak 13, marksman bonus lost] and partially succeeds. [Quickshot 5-4-3+1+2] It was a bad shot to begin with, and the sniper's uncooperative body twists it a mile off track.
   The healthier trooper advances along the fence. [mobility 6] The combination of fire and personal fear making him move slowly.
   "Hold for a little longer," Feuer grunts as he dusts embers off his armor. "Everyone but Wigs, pull back after the next volley. Tease them, but do not engage fully or make a kill until they're over the trench!"  [Mark 11+1][Control 1 Cost +50%]  (Feuer -5 stamina) Another psionic flare burns to life to the south as the Marshal finishes, pinpointing the sniper.
   Damien orders the infantry to curb their fire, trying to keep them from killing the rebels before their time. [Diplomacy 1, Bonus Negated] The Destroyer clips back into the channel immediately, replying in a calm tone bereft of either obstinance or obedience. "Sir, we are under order the Presbyter's orders to purge the rebel element from the colony. We are all, under orders." The emphasis isn't subtle, and Damien can't help but miss the insinuation that he's breaching orders by suggesting the unchained breathe longer than is absolutely necessary.
   The injured trooper [Morale 22-2] charges forwards, a model of bravery under fire. [Mobility 20] He joins the sniper and the destroyer at the entrance to the fields.
   The psionic in the trench starts enhancing the cover, [Wall 11] [Luck 20, full strength] [Control 5 Cost +10%] (Stamina -15) adding a two foot tall and twenty-four foot long guard to the top of the trench.
   Hickie whistles to the psionic in the trench, then tosses his rifle over. The trench is a bit full at the moment, and a rifle will do more good in his hands than the medic's. For the moment.

(Tyrin gets FAK, Trooper 1 doesn't have to make Morale checks anymore)
(75HP shield covers the trench)

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 53/79
Stamina: 53/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (8/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 36/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack (1), Medium Cover -3 to incoming attacks -1 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 64/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine, 
Ranges,
Trooper 1: Obstructed
Trooper 2: Obstructed
Sharpshooter: Obstructed
Sniper: Obstructed
Destroyer: Obstructed
Damien Smith: Obstructed

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 55/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1:21RI
Trooper 2: 32RI
Sharpshooter: 28RI
Sniper: 22RI
Destroyer: 21RI
Damien Smith: 23RI

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 98/109
Stamina: 94/115
Armor: 48/90 (3/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1: 21RI
Trooper 2: 31RI
Sharpshooter: 27RI
Sniper: 21RI
Destroyer: 20RI
Damien Smith: 23RI

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 111/135
Armor: 65/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (25/30)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1: 22RI
Trooper 2: 33RI
Sharpshooter: 29RI
Sniper: 22RI
Destroyer: 21RI
Damien Smith: 24RI

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: 29/70
Stamina: 70/70
Armor: 8/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 22RI
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 21RI
Marshal Feuer: 22RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 25RI

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 55/70
Stamina: 23/70
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 32RI
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 31RI
Marshal Feuer: 33RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 36RI

Technocrat Sharpshooter
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 28RI
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 27RI
Marshal Feuer: 29RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 31RI

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 77/77
Stamina: 55/75 -20 (2)
Armor: 115/115
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (2/3A, 2/3E)
Status: Medium pain (2), Severe Dyskinesia (2),   Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 22
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 21RI
Marshal Feuer: 22RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 25RI

Technocrat Destroyer
Health: 96/105
Stamina: 95/95
Armor: 115/150
Weapon: Sol Pulse Laser (50/100)
Status: Fine, Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 21RI
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: 20RI
Marshal Feuer: 21RI
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: 23RI

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Zako on November 02, 2013, 01:02:48 am

"Yes sir, but I sure hope you know where we're pulling back to!" Anna replied back to the marshal before turning to look at Tyrin. "Tyrin, get ready to haul ass. When they go, we go with them. Stay close, ok?"

Pull back fully behind cover and rest. Prepare to run with the Marshal when he moves.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: wolfchild on November 02, 2013, 03:48:56 am

((I'l let Sercon take the lead here and respond as appropriate, gotta get back into character))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on November 02, 2013, 09:20:09 am

Damien rolls his eyes. "Idiots." He mutters under his breath as he continues walking towards the crash site. "If you kill them and cause me to fail my mission, I will do everything in my power to make your lives living hell. When I'm gone, you may 'purge' them, but until then, just keep them fucking suppressed! I have my orders, and those orders do not involve the slaughter of easily replaceable grunts! Do keep in mind that this place is of no strategic value whatsoever, and that we only began to care about it when the rebels showed their ugly faces." He stops for a moment to crack his neck. "You do your job, I'll do mine. Got it?" The menace that he puts into the last two words is unmistakable. Just to be sure, however, Damien adds, "Question me or my orders again, and I'll report you to command for insubordination."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 02, 2013, 10:25:07 am

"We'll go there second and drop these guys off first. Where are you two headed?" Dom asked Ashley.

(I looked back and Taric never actually told Dom the name of the research station she was going to, he just said he was sending her to it. >.>)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 02, 2013, 11:40:02 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 02, 2013, 10:25:07 am

"We'll go there second and drop these guys off first. Where are you two headed?" Dom asked Ashley.

(I looked back and Taric never actually told Dom the name of the research station she was going to, he just said he was sending her to it. >.>)

((You didn't ask a lot of questions.))

((Emily might know more.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 02, 2013, 11:50:55 am

(...Well, it kind of seemed like a basic thing Taric would tell her without being asked... -___-)

"Teras Research Station is where Jeffrey Wakeman is, right?" Dom asked Emily.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 02, 2013, 03:37:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 02, 2013, 11:50:55 am

(...Well, it kind of seemed like a basic thing Taric would tell her without being asked... -___-)

"Teras Research Station is where Jeffrey Wakeman is, right?" Dom asked Emily.

((Yeah, you were really supposed to know this. In fact, I'd meant to give you an entire file on your husband. (Then one Taric referenced having) but, uh. You had that great RP and I kinda forgot to shoehorn in a way to give it to you. My bad.

Good news is that your great RP did prevent Taric from sabotaging your shuttle. So that's a plus.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 02, 2013, 03:43:33 pm

(Jeez, Dom really can't trust anyone since Tarran quit. @_@)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Taricus on November 02, 2013, 03:44:28 pm

((You probably couldn't trust him either though :P ))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 02, 2013, 03:54:15 pm

(No, I could. See, if Tarran shot Dom in the back, that would be by accident, unlike everyone else. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 02, 2013, 05:05:01 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 02, 2013, 03:54:15 pm

(No, I could. See, if Tarran shot Dom in the back, that would be by accident, unlike everyone else. :P)

(James. Though that's sort of like trusting a Labrador retriever, not a big achievement.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 02, 2013, 05:15:02 pm

(James has a split personality thing going on. And he's not around anyway. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 02, 2013, 09:20:54 pm

((james is best dog guys))

---

Oh no. This... was bad. Either those blades hadn't been as effective as he thought they'd be, this guy had awesome armor, or he was great against psionics. The lack of much weaponry reinforced this fact, and tipped James off that this guy was probably psionic. That made the flying slicey blades plan a no-go. However... even if the guy was some sort of psionic, a shotgun blast really ought to do the trick, as well as hopefully making serious kinetics dangerous. And if he wouldn't be able to reach the man, he'd do something to the ground under him- after all, IT didn't have armor.
But in the case of empathetics, he'd be kind of screwed. Perhaps he could... warn the other-him? And maybe ask what that itch was? He didn't know, he could ask that later.
Try to warn Iscariot of possible incoming empathetic attack; run up as close to I can to this guy and shotgun him. If I am not able to, perform a slam on the ground under him with the goal of shifting the ground enough to knock him over.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 02, 2013, 11:00:49 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 02, 2013, 09:20:54 pm

run up as close to I can to this guy and shotgun him

(("A little more than a dozen feet" is spitting distance. I wouldn't even make you roll mobility to get into melee range at that distance.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Zako on November 02, 2013, 11:08:19 pm

((Given James' stats and preferances for combat, I'd say a good melee attack with your punch gun would work well for you. Failing that, shotgun to the face is good too.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 03, 2013, 12:01:10 am

((He's got an unknown, likely psychic, defensive perk. I'm not going to initiate body contact with this dude.
Plus I really want to use that shotgun.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Zako on November 03, 2013, 11:21:58 am

((Dude, I think you're overreacting a bit. I think he's got something like I.S or maybe some kind of absorption thing. He DID take damage, but you just didn't do much with just one blade. With your melee, you have better odds of nailing a hit and doing more damage, especially with the punch gun. But for checking what kind of damage he can take, the shotgun seems like a good fallback to me.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Xanmyral on November 03, 2013, 01:05:38 pm

[May be that the shield is speed based, so while a bullet traveling faster than sound might be blocked, a still-quite-deadly swing of a melee weapon may not cause it to flare up.

'Course, I know very little about the situation but that's my 2-bits. If it is psionic based, it's probably either instinctual or conscious, in which case you can probably trick him into either wasting energy, or nailing him when he isn't expecting it.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 03, 2013, 01:07:39 pm

((I JUST WANT TO USE THE SHOTGUN ALL MY LOGIC IS LIESSSS AAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAaAaA seriously though))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 03, 2013, 01:17:21 pm

(Powder isn't endangering anyone but himself by doing what he wants, and for all we know the shotgun might be the better choice in the end.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Zako on November 03, 2013, 11:04:22 pm

((Yeah, but he should still be able to stick to his strengths, so stick to close range dude. Melee is your forte, but the shotgun works well too I bet.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Xanmyral on November 03, 2013, 11:11:47 pm

[Eh, I say he does as he wishes, I was just tossing my two cents out there.

Well, that and I'd call shotgun melee, but I understand I'm silly in that regard.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 03, 2013, 11:17:57 pm

((Jeez, can't a guy get some shotgunning in without fifteen people dropping on him like a sack of hammers :p))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 03, 2013, 11:20:06 pm

(I was on your side dude. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Zako on November 03, 2013, 11:22:40 pm

((Sorry, just trying to help. You're low on Stamina so your options are limited, so I just figure that you should stick to your strengths against this bad dude. Hopefully Tarran wakes up and can lend a hand.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Tiruin on November 05, 2013, 08:13:44 pm

Shields up and running, and enemy fire able to graze the trench. I wonder who else is out there given the firefight ensuing right in front of me.

Tyrin mused on the notion of Technocrat forces flanking them. Nobody would try their back--or..as far as his intuition went, or would try the far end of the fence. The rubble would serve as good cover, he thought, relating to his experiences as a dealer in times gone past on how...security raids were planned out.

Try to move to the left of the ruined building and check for anyone on that side.

Spoiler: Most recent map (not this turn's map) (click to show/hide)

(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/1870/c80g.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 05, 2013, 08:26:26 pm

Dom sighed. Apparently neither Ashley nor Emily felt like answering her. She decided to go ahead with the whole make-up kit thing since nothing else was going on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 07, 2013, 01:09:53 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 05, 2013, 08:26:26 pm

Dom sighed. Apparently neither Ashley nor Emily felt like answering her.

((Sorry for not catching this earlier. I am a terrible person. I should be flogged, I should be punished, I have stolen from my brother Nuumsi!))

   The ships internal speakers crackle fuzzily as Emily comes online. "Teras station is the location that a Jeffrey Wakeman, listed as spouse to a Dominique Wakeman, was requested to be transferred from. It is reasonable to conclude that this is your husband, but it will not be certain unless we can extract a blood sample. Without a blood sample there is a measurable probability, on the order of one ten-billionth, that this is not your husband. There is an accessible file on local storage if you would like to review." Emily sounds as if she's trying to break bad news gently, completely ignoring the fact that the odds she's talking about are unimaginably low.
    "We will be breaking atmosphere shortly," Emily adds after a moment, her tone becoming a cheery and amiable again. "For your awareness, the auxiliary life support systems were scrapped for parts, emergency supplies were removed to make room for the alcohol, and there are no additional exits. In the even of atmospheric failure, I am aware of no mitigating circumstances." Emily's voice, once again completely missing the context of what she's saying, remains sunny. "I await any concerns either of you might have."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 07, 2013, 01:38:45 pm

"Right, thanks. Can you give me the file?" Dom asked. If Ashley wanted to ask anything, she could do so afterward. As for the rest, nothing she could do about it, although she did wonder why Taric would give her the shuttle that he took the auxiliary life support system from. That would make it a lot harder to guarantee she'd make it back if anything weird happened.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: wolfchild on November 08, 2013, 07:34:02 pm

((sorry for absence, whats going on?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Nunzillor on November 08, 2013, 11:49:18 pm

((Have your character ask your question aloud and a crappy false AI will let you know))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2013, 01:35:27 am

Quote from: Nunzillor on November 08, 2013, 11:49:18 pm

((Have your character ask your question aloud and a crappy false AI will let you know))

((Emily isn't crappy, ans she's not an AI!))

Quote from: wolfchild on November 08, 2013, 07:34:02 pm

((sorry for absence, whats going on?))

((Pretty much literally nothing new since your last post. Ashley, her compatriots, and Dominique are on a shuttle, currently headed to the Teras research station. Ashley has not given the co-ordinates necessary to find the conclave station.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 07, 2013, 01:38:45 pm

"Right, thanks. Can you give me the file?" Dom asked. If Ashley wanted to ask anything, she could do so afterward. As for the rest, nothing she could do about it, although she did wonder why Taric would give her the shuttle that he took the auxiliary life support system from. That would make it a lot harder to guarantee she'd make it back if anything weird happened.

   "Of course," Emily assures you. "Information has been transferred to a mobile unit located in the starboard charging sink."
   A light flashes in the starboard side of the lounge area, right where the passenger area necks down to the cockpit. Upon further investigation, you find a tray with a number of charging ports for datapads. Six of the fifteen slots have datapads in them, and one of them has just been turned on.
    [Intuition 20] You pick it up and seek out the file that Emily referred to while you wonder why Taric gave you a shuttle this stripped. You don't realize you voiced the question until Emily answers you. "Lord Sizier had all non-primary life support systems stripped for his project in the hotlabs. This included shuttles and non-essential floors." 

Spoiler: Transfer Request RH-193283 (click to show/hide)

Project: Hel Project
To: Tcr. Elizabeth Liel
Issued by: Dr. Anton Pak
Type: Materials Transfer
Statement: Tcr. Liel,

    We know that you've had significant success with your attempts to breach the mutation barrier in the Hel project, however, I am also aware that you've yet to stabilize the rate of telomere degradation in experimental cells. I think it would be mutually beneficial to both of our careers to share accumulated research. We have a number of scientifically valuable remains that could be transferred to your custody in exchange any of the subjects listed below.

   [Attached to the message are a number of research and patient files. You don't understand the research files, and you really don't care to. The personnel files are what hold your attention. Two dozen names are listed, and all except one are unfamiliar. You flick through Jeffrey Wakeman's file with a mixture of dread and elation. You have no idea what most of the fields on the patient sheet mean, but height matches, eye color matches, UNI code matches. Everything you recognize is a match, but it's the included picture that makes your breath catch. It can't be him, and yet... it is.
    He looks battered, a long truncheon shaped bruise decorating the side of his face, and he's been shaved. The hair that he always took as his one small open act of rebellion against the Technocracy's standards has been cut down to the scalp. His eyes, however, are unchanged. They stare defiantly up from the pad, combining with the slightly sardonic smile that he wears to create a picture quite apart from that of a prisoner. The expression that stares up at you has a message quite apart from defeat. I win, says the slight smile and proud eyes, regardless of the fact that he's bald, beaten, and slated to be a test subject in... in whatever Hel is.
    You look away from the picture after a long minute, trying to skip onto something else before you start crying in front of Ashley. There's not a great deal else to the report, a single reply and a general overview of Teras station that Taric appended.]

Project: Hel Project
To:  Dr. Anton Pak
Issued by:Tcr. Elizabeth Liel
Type: RE: Materials Transfer
Statement: Dr. Pak,

   Denied. Your research, and by extension your help, is worthless.

   I suggest you spend your time attempting to convince your superiors why you don't deserve to be discharged for spending the better part of a year expending Technocracy resources to generate nothing but corpses that aren't even fit for necropsy research.


   [Other than an electronic signature, nothing else is included in Tcr. Liel's response. You move quickly down to the station specs Taric included.]

Teras Station
Type: Pre-Terraforming research station
Crew Complement: 200 Research Technicians, plus associated support staff, test subjects, and Technocrat control team.
Facility Specs, Scientific Twenty labs, Five holding facilities, two hotlabs, one high-security holding facility.
Facility Specs, Civilian One Interior hydroponics bay, mass cafeteria, two levels of accomodations, two LRC (Long Range Communication) arrays
Facility Specs, Military Two Shield Generators, accommodations for twenty-five infantry. 
Location: Tight Orbit, Zeus. [Attached here is also a large mathematical equation that you don't have the training to understand, much less solve.]

 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Nunzillor on November 09, 2013, 07:48:01 am

Well, not a true AI, yes.  But she is an AI by current standards (ie she emulates intelligence and understanding).  Also, you have to admit she is a little dense at times insofar as she has great difficulty parsing metaphors and choosing the appropriate meaning of a given statement in context.

Edited for great justice

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 09, 2013, 06:39:01 pm

(Well, yeah. As I said before, she's not even artificially intelligent. She's artificially social, like Journalism majors*. She's like the search engines that benignly log your browsing history for future advertisement targeting while you're looking up whether ferrets really do die if they don't have sex. She does what she's programmed to do, without the sense given to brain damaged mules.)

((*I apologize to Journalism Majors for this joke.))

((So, funny story, I have everyone's turn. (I can assume Dominique's main turn is the same unless otherwise noted), so lets begin.))

EDIT: And I somehow managed to forget that I don't have an action for Ashley yet. Silly me. Well, anyway, James found out that armor piercing weapons pierce armor, so that's at least a good learning experience for him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 09, 2013, 08:30:48 pm

((yaaaaaaaay
also, I have no armour piercers, this is a case of my luck backfiring as usual isn't it))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Zako on November 10, 2013, 12:47:25 am

((It's not a good sign for someone, that's for sure.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 10, 2013, 01:21:58 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 09, 2013, 08:30:48 pm

((yaaaaaaaay
also, I have no armour piercers, this is a case of my luck backfiring as usual isn't it))

((You both have weapons with armor piercing traits, in point of fact.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Powder Miner on November 10, 2013, 08:15:46 am

((Oh. Well... this'll get fun.
Although I somehow doubt the Iris is an armor piercer. Maybe.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 11, 2013, 01:58:35 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 10, 2013, 08:15:46 am

((Oh. Well... this'll get fun.
Although I somehow doubt the Iris is an armor piercer. Maybe.))

((Irin, and it's a particle weapon so it actually does have armor piercing properties.))

((Became extraordinarily bored waiting for Wolfchild and, in a fit of not wanting to study for my engineering physics exam, designed this.

Spoiler: BEHOLD, THE FUTURE! (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img17/1546/d6tk.png)(http://imageshack.us/a/img40/9803/kdvf.png)

Each contains 18 or 22 (Oddly, it just worked out to 22 in the case of characters. That number has a life of its own.) lines of text. I wrote a program that reads the .d22 files, extracts the information (Damage, range breaks, recoil, etc in the case of weapons and Dexterity, Mobility, Marksman, etc in the case of characters), then feeds them into excel. Excel then takes the raw line data, chops it up until it's useful, then parses the weapon and character data together with a few user given quantities and feeds it into all of my attack programs.

The practical upshot is that all I have to do is type the range, the cover value, any misc bonus that I want to apply, the weapon name, the character name, and the type of attack, and I get all the resulting data back out. That may sound complicated, but it beats the hell out of switching between pages to hunt down exactly what James' quickshot bonus is when using a Jormungadr assault rifle at a range of 13RI.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Zako on November 11, 2013, 06:00:46 am

((Cool beans. Got a question about it though: Does it handle psionic powers and abilities? True, that may not be required for it's primary purpose, namely doing all the math stuff for firing guns, but I'm curious to see if it does handle them.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 12, 2013, 12:00:29 am

Dom closed her eyes. Those technocrat bastards. Whatever he had been up to on Earth that he hadn't told her about - and it was entirely possible he wasn't even up to anything; she'd believe the technocrats would take anyone if they felt like it - it wasn't worth being taken here, experimented on, beaten. Maybe he was still holding out mentally, but she had to accept that if she wasn't the same person anymore, he might not be either. She had to figure out everything that had happened here, and what she needed to do about it. She didn't think a Harlequin would have the authority to shut the whole project down, and that would attract WAY too much attention to her alias.

Jesus. How was she going to go about this? Maybe just take a few people at random and make sure he was one of them. Sneaking him out would be better but she didn't think it would be an option. Besides, his absence would be noticed and likely commented upon. And going in shooting? Well, that was a last resort. If she had to do that then it was likely she was already dead and just playing out the string. Yeah. Taking a small group would be best.

Turn Addendum: "Emily, do you have any more dossiers on the... test subjects at Teras Station, and can you recommend a few that might be suitable for transferring out?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 12, 2013, 12:21:46 am

((Wolf, I'm going to auto you if you don't post soon. If you can post 13 times in Rise of the Magic girls, you damn well have the time to post once here.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Tiruin on November 12, 2013, 08:01:16 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 12, 2013, 12:21:46 am

((Wolf, I'm going to auto you if you don't post soon. If you can post 13 times in Rise of the Magic girls, you damn well have the time to post once here.))

((Out of context, this is amusing. xP))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: wolfchild on November 13, 2013, 06:54:01 am

Input the co-ordinates to the station

((sorry, and thank you for PMing me))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 13, 2013, 11:39:59 am

Quote from: wolfchild on November 13, 2013, 06:54:01 am

((sorry, and thank you for PMing me))

((Much better.
Now I don't have to do anything dental and bloody.

Edit: Finished the written of the turn. Just have to do stats and maps.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: Draignean on November 14, 2013, 07:58:44 pm

James Evan
 

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 02, 2013, 09:20:54 pm

Try to warn Iscariot of possible incoming empathetic attack; run up as close to I can to this guy and shotgun him. If I am not able to, perform a slam on the ground under him with the goal of shifting the ground enough to knock him over.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 40+0-1 = 39

Technocrat Wight: 52+26-4 = 74

   The Technocrat saves you the trouble of having to get closer by bounding forward. Blades of shining metal, perfect replicas of Ashley's, slide out of his armored forearms and lock outstretched as he charges. [Wight Melee 3+1, 5+1 VS James Dodge 14, 15] The charge is clumsy, relying on surprise more than skill to skewer you. You parry one blade with the Irin and duck the other, coming up behind the Technocrat, shotgun ready.
    [Melee 6 Vs Wight Dodge 4+1] [Quickshot 20] The cybernetic whirls to knock the gun away, but they have a lot farther to go than your trigger finger does. (Wight Armor -74, Hp -1 29 negated) Burning blue light slams into the Technocrat, stripping layers of armor away as the Irin's blast heats plating to boiling and tears it away in waves. You blink the afterimage away and find the cybernetic still standing, looking far more angry than hurt.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 72/88
Stamina: 30/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 37/50 (50/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Irin Combat Shotgun 3/6 (15lbs)
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: New Hensfield.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

**Technocrat Wight**
Health: 174/175
Charge: 175/175
Armor: 20/100
Weapon: Duelist Implants
Status: Fine
Range: Melee

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img19/6614/22u4.png)

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on November 02, 2013, 01:02:48 am

"Yes sir, but I sure hope you know where we're pulling back to!" Anna replied back to the marshal before turning to look at Tyrin. "Tyrin, get ready to haul ass. When they go, we go with them. Stay close, ok?"

Pull back fully behind cover and rest. Prepare to run with the Marshal when he moves.

Quote from: Tiruin on November 05, 2013, 08:13:44 pm

Shields up and running, and enemy fire able to graze the trench. I wonder who else is out there given the firefight ensuing right in front of me.

Tyrin mused on the notion of Technocrat forces flanking them. Nobody would try their back--or..as far as his intuition went, or would try the far end of the fence. The rubble would serve as good cover, he thought, relating to his experiences as a dealer in times gone past on how...security raids were planned out.

Try to move to the left of the ruined building and check for anyone on that side.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna: 5+6-1= 10
Tyrin: 94+3-3= 94

Marshal Feuer: 42+6-3= 45 (Locked Behind Last Technocrat)
Unchained Kineticist: 6+3-3= 6
Unchained Psionic 1: 75+6-2= 79 (Locked Behind Marshal Feuer)
Unchained Psionic 2: 25+6-2=  29 (Locked Behind Marshal Feuer)

Technocrat Destroyer: 28+3-6= 25
Technocrat Sniper: 74+15-4= 85
Technocrat Sharpshooter: 57+6-3= 60
Technocrat Trooper 1: 85+3-3= 85
Technocrat Trooper 2: 13+3-3= 13

Damien Smith: 69+3-9= 63

   Tyrin investigates the western corner of the building. [Mobility 2] The through-and-through in his side sends a spike of pain through his body as he stands. The pain fades, and the wound subsides to an expected level of agony, but Tyrin's first few standing movements are breathless and awkward, taking him only a few strides.
   The sniper [soak 13] fights through the pain, but continues to struggle with his jerking body. [Quickshot 5-4-3+1+2] [Luck 19] He tries to shoot someone, anyone, but misses wildly once again, emptying the railgun's cell and magazine into thin air.
   The wounded trooper continues his suicidal charge across the field, driven to stupidity by a mixture of arrogance, zealotry, and natural raw material. [Mobility 10]
  [Mobility 1] Damien verbally lashes the Destroyer through the radio, [Intimidate 9 Vs Will 4] completely fixating on verbally battering the grunt into submission. The destroyer, bred and born to knuckle down to authority, submits. "Yes, sir. Command Acknowledged, shoot to suppress and injure. No kill."
   The sharpshooter fires a quick pair of rounds at Wigs, [Marksman 8+1-1-4, 17-2-2] [Finesse 9-1, sighting lost] piercing the shield and clipping the psionic once before the recoil makes him lose his target. (Shield -11, Wigs Armor -6, 3 negated)
   The Destroyer relays Damien's message to the rest of the troops, ensuring they aim to cripple, not kill.
   The second trooper moves up, [Mobility 9] still sticking to caution over speed.
   "Alright," the marshal snarls, an odd smile lighting his face. "Pull back, and make it showy!" [Mobility 14+1] Feuer's actions follow his words, and he scrambles out of the mini-trench, throwing up far more earth than is actually necessary.
     Both psionics follow suit, each loosing a few shots to make absolutely certain that there is no way the Technocrats can miss their reatreat. [Psionic 1 Mobility 15, Psionic 2 Mobility 11+1]
    Anna, meanwhile, falls back from the corner to stand with the Marshal. [Stamina 12] (Stamina +6)
   Wigs, meanwhile, digs himself deeper into the trench [strength 20], laying completely flat and covering himself with earth. After a moment, it's impossible to discern if there's anything else in the trench besides turned earth.

  The Marshal's savage smile broadens when everyone manages to pull out of the trench successfully. "Waters have been chummed, we've haven't got long before we have start fishing or get eaten. See that rock," Feuer says, pointing to a distinctive white rock a short distance north and west. "That's where we're going to make our stand. Captain Witheld, get your boy over here and lead a link with those two," he adds, gesturing to the other psionics that just crawled out of the trench. "Stick close to me. I'm going to lay down one of my specialty veils, and I don't want them seeing us until its too damn late. After I give you the signal, or if they react to us, hit them hard and fast. Disable as many as you can, as fast as you can. Wigs and I are going to catch them between use and turn them into paste. The kid can help you or help us, I don't care as long as he waits to fire with the rest of us.  Any questions?"

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 53/79
Stamina: 56/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (8/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 64/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack, S2 (5), Medium Cover -3 to incoming attacks -1 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 64/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine, 
Ranges,
Trooper 1: Obstructed
Trooper 2: Obstructed
Sharpshooter: Obstructed
Sniper: Obstructed
Destroyer: Obstructed
Damien Smith: Obstructed

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 55/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1: Obstructed
Trooper 2: Obstructed
Sharpshooter: Obstructed
Sniper: Obstructed
Destroyer: Obstructed
Damien Smith: Obstructed

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 98/109
Stamina: 94/115
Armor: 42/90 (3/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1: Obstructed
Trooper 2: Obstructed
Sharpshooter: Obstructed
Sniper: Obstructed
Destroyer: Obstructed
Damien Smith: Obstructed

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 111/135
Armor: 65/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (25/30)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 1: Obstructed
Trooper 2: Obstructed
Sharpshooter: Obstructed
Sniper: Obstructed
Destroyer: Obstructed
Damien Smith: Obstructed

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 1
Health: 29/70
Stamina: 70/70
Armor: 8/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: Obstructed
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: Obstructed
Marshal Feuer: Obstructed
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: Obstructed

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 55/70
Stamina: 23/70
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: Obstructed
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: Obstructed
Marshal Feuer: Obstructed
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: Obstructed

Technocrat Sharpshooter
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: Obstructed
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: Obstructed
Marshal Feuer: Obstructed
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: Obstructed

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 77/77
Stamina: 55/75 -20 (2)
Armor: 115/115
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (2/3A, 2/3E)
Status: Medium pain (2), Severe Dyskinesia (2),   Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: Obstructed
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: Obstructed
Marshal Feuer: Obstructed
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: Obstructed

Technocrat Destroyer
Health: 96/105
Stamina: 95/95
Armor: 115/150
Weapon: Sol Pulse Laser (50/100)
Status: Fine, Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: Obstructed
Hickie: Obstructed
Wigs: Obstructed
Marshal Feuer: Obstructed
Tyrin Laveros: Obstructed
Anna Witheld: Obstructed

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1835/c832.png)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on November 13, 2013, 06:54:01 am

Input the co-ordinates to the station

   You address the I.S program slowly and carefully. A facsimile of intelligence did not beget intelligence, and only a fool trusted any kind of non-sentient program to make the "good" calls in the event of an ambiguity. Of course, the only other sentient programs Ashley had met were other ripped people... and the Voice. It might be best just to narrow the definition of trustworthy to people only.
   You rattle off a series of equations to Emily, orbital patterns that define the location of the Avira station. They aren't exactly right, in a day or two they'll be completely wrong, but they're a close enough approximation for a short travel time. You ask Emily to verify the coordinates, and she gives back a few vectors that sound about right. Good enough, anyway.
  "Estimated travel time to Avira station is four hours, estimated travel time to Teras station is less than three hours after that," Emily chimes after she's done plugging in all of the co-ordinates.

  You sigh and lean back in one of the provided seats. Long trip, but less cramped than your way down to Mahdavi. You get out your kit and start fiddling with it, there are a few improvements for your implants that you've had in mind for a while now. Not going to be a better time to put them in, even if this transport lacks a medical facility.

(That implant upgrade we talked about? Choose now.)

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 05, 2013, 08:26:26 pm

She decided to go ahead with the whole make-up kit thing since nothing else was going on.
Turn Addendum: "Emily, do you have any more dossiers on the... test subjects at Teras Station, and can you recommend a few that might be suitable for transferring out?"

    After Emily gives you the trip timeline, you start trying to think up ways to get Jeffery off of Teras. You conspire with Emily, looking for anything else in the records that might help you establish a fairly convincing reason to withdraw an individual, or perhaps several individuals. [Intuition 11] You don't come up with anything particularly inspired, but you do have a general plan. The other dossiers in the request Emily forwarded to you are (or were) viable candidates for transfer. If you can manage to lay your authority down and requisition them as lab materials, well, you might be able to smuggle Jeffery under cover of numbers. Of course, that would leave you with several other fugitive/biological experiments to find a home for, that's a problem to consider if you actually make it that far.
   In essence, your plan revolves around doing exactly what Dr. Pak tried to do a year ago. Except that you think you can be a lot more convincing than a written request.
    After all, written requests didn't carry fifty caliber pistols.

   You settle in to wait, opening up the makeup box and flicking back to the Harlequin's preset. The snakes unfold from the box once again, and this time you follow the instructions; holding your head exceptionally still and pressing the button tentatively. You've never had someone else, let alone something else, do your makeup. Not that you ever wore makeup much more complicated than lipstick and/or the occasional eyeshadow. The snakes carefully observe your head, circling and scanning every inch. The screen of the box flashes again. "Scan complete. Application will commence in five seconds. Please close your eyes."
   You close your eyes. You will do what must be done.   

---

Ashley Fey

   You stand in the cockpit of the transport, checking headings and Zeus relative system coordinates in disbelief. The results are as undeniable as they are impossible. After two hours and fifty-six minutes of flight, you should be at Avira, or at least close enough to pick up something. The trouble is, you aren't. There's nothing here to indicate that the station passed through this orbit, no disturbance in background radiation, no decayed signals echoing around, nothing. As far as you can tell, the Conclave never passed this way, which means they adjusted their orbit, which is very, very bad news. Space is big, really big, and when you account for the sheer number of moons that Zeus had captured, and stations orbiting Zeus or the moons, the chance of being able to find Avira again without the new orbital coordinates are almost nil.
   This presents you with a problem. You can't generate a strong enough signal from the transport to have a snowball's chance of reaching Avira, and, even if you did, you don't have the encryption setup here necessary to avoid endangering them.You need a real communications array, and you blew up the only one you could both find and access easily.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---
Dominique Wakeman

   You stare at your reflection in the datapad. Emily helped you turn it a mirror, but you're having a hard time believing the face that looks back is you. The makeup box did a lot more than just apply a couple powders to your face and paint on some accents. Hundreds of flexible layers of some kind of undercoat make your cheekbones look physically higher, your nose sharper, your face a little longer. Your skin has been lightened, and your hair has been colored; turned to a rose-gold color and twisted into a military knot at the back of your head. It's not a pretty face, but it might have been termed handsome. It also looked... hard. It could be the fact that your cheek muscles don't respond particularly well under layers and layers of the coating that reshaped your face, but the face that looks back at you seems carved. A face that would smile and kill with the exact same degree of calm collection. A face without pity.
   It bothers you a little that it's your face now.
   You clear the pad and look back up a the cockpit. Ashley and Harry vanished into there fifteen minutes ago, shortly after Emily announced that they were approaching Avira station. You thought she might have been making initial contact so her folks didn't decide to blow holes in the transport, [intuition 9] and that could very well still be the case.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 2: Leaving ground.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 14, 2013, 08:11:16 pm

Dom stared at herself for a few more moments, wondering if she should try practicing an accent. Or trying to sound authoritative. Perhaps the latter. Yes. She could practice on the VI. "Emily, how long until we get to Teras?" she asked, trying to do her best to sound like someone who didn't take shit from anybody... which, come to think of it, wasn't that different from her almost two years ago.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 14, 2013, 08:14:47 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 14, 2013, 08:11:16 pm

Dom stared at herself for a few more moments, wondering if she should try practicing an accent. Or trying to sound authoritative. Perhaps the latter. Yes. She could practice on the VI. "Emily, how long until we get to Teras?" she asked, trying to do her best to sound like someone who didn't take shit from anybody... which, come to think of it, wasn't that different from her almost two years ago.

[Intimidate 10] "We are approximately three hours away from Teras station, assuming we begin moving again immediately." There's a brief pause. "Your voice is irregular, Dominique Wakeman, would you like a glass of water?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 14, 2013, 08:21:57 pm

Despite herself, Dom laughed. Intimidating a VI? That was kind of a stupid idea from the get-go. "No, thank you anyway. I'm good. Do you know what the hold-up is?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 14, 2013, 08:33:49 pm

"Ashley Fey seems to be having trouble with the ship's guidance systems." There's another pause, and you can imagine Emily temporarily shifting her focus back to the cockpit. "She is currently informing them that they are 'stupid'."

((VI, IS, whatever))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 14, 2013, 09:01:43 pm

(Would you prefer IS? I just used VI because it was made clear Emily wasn't an AI, and even though I despise Mass Effect these days I'm still used to using VI as a term for something that's less than an AI... >.>; )

Dom raised an eyebrow. "...So... what are we going to do about it? I mean if she wants, she can come with me to Teras Station. I'm going to have to figure out something to do with most of the people I rescue... assuming I get any out alive... and she could keep 'em or something."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 14, 2013, 09:11:32 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 14, 2013, 09:01:43 pm

(Would you prefer IS? I just used VI because it was made clear Emily wasn't an AI, and even though I despise Mass Effect these days I'm still used to using VI as a term for something that's less than an AI... >.>; )

Dom raised an eyebrow. "...So... what are we going to do about it? I mean if she wants, she can come with me to Teras Station. I'm going to have to figure out something to do with most of the people I rescue... assuming I get any out alive... and she could keep 'em or something."

((Doesn't matter. Virtual Intelligence and Intelligent System both mean pretty much the same thing.
I'm going to take a wild stab and say it was the ending that turned you off of the ME series?))

"I'm going to wait for further instructions," Emily says brightly. "Do you think Ashley would want the convicts of Teras station?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 14, 2013, 09:20:17 pm

(One of the things. The second would be the Biodrones themselves. 'They' say the quickest way to hate something you used to love is to meet the fans of it. 'They' are right. @_@ The third would be that the Bioware team themselves are pretty big assholes and I basically don't want anything to do with them.)

Dom shrugged. "I dunno. I guess you'd have to ask her. You think Boss... I mean, Taric, would let them go if I brought 'em back or would he just keep experimenting on them?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 14, 2013, 09:29:09 pm

"Our lord Taric Sizier does enjoy experimenting," Emily says. "It is not for me to know his mind, but he is fair and virtuous and just and brilliant and..." Emily continues for some time, extolling Taric's virtues with the rapt awe of toddler describing a favorite vid. She winds down eventually, picking up her end of the conversation exactly where she left off. "Do you want me to ask Ashley if she'd like several of the Teras prisoners?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 14, 2013, 09:45:47 pm

Dom zoned out for a minute, looking at her nails as Emily went on about Taric, before she realized at the end of it the IS had asked her a question. "Hmm? Oh, yeah, sure. Couldn't hurt," she said.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Zako on November 15, 2013, 02:30:52 am

"If something goes wrong and we get our brains fried, then it was great working with you sir, but other than that, I got nothing. Gentlemen. Let's do this shit."

Anna promptly grabbed Tyrin by the arm and helped to support his weight by hoisting half his weight over her shoulder as he shakily stood up.

"Come on Tyrin, pull your shit together. We're going to screw these bastards over and we need you to help pull your weight. Just stay close to me and get ready to either link up with the others when I say the word or shoot with the marshal. I suggest you choose now while you have the chance."

Support Tyrin and follow the Marshal's plan. Link up with the others and Tyrin if he agrees. Once successfully linked up, use our willpower to set a mindbar covering everyone who is in the link if we aren't already suitably protected by the link.

If we are attacked, use control on the Destroyer and have it fire on his own team to drive them into our trap! Follow up with a level 4 surge on that sharpshooter and see if an override can make one of those troopers turn their head hard and sharp enough to snap their own neck. If we are attacked with psionics, lash out with a Neural Feedback +5 to show them we mean business.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 15, 2013, 07:32:06 pm

Quote from: Zako on November 11, 2013, 06:00:46 am

((Cool beans. Got a question about it though: Does it handle psionic powers and abilities? True, that may not be required for it's primary purpose, namely doing all the math stuff for firing guns, but I'm curious to see if it does handle them.))

((It will, however those will be handled by a separate series of subroutines custom constructed for each attack. Psionic attacks are very different from one another, so I can't just create template text files and plug numbers in. Each one of our psionic chocolates is masterfully hand crafted and garnished with unnecessary violence.

Just finished teaching the program how to do the multiple attacks from a shotgun blast differently than the multiple attacks from an assault weapon. I also now have it correctly applying range bonuses to damage/accuracy when I flip the IsEnergy bool. As soon as I get the FullAuto running properly (Which will, by strange coincidence once again, be the 22nd variable declared for weapons), and load the 32 other weapons, 14 other armors, and all relevant players and enemies onto the .d22 file format, most all of the combat will be completely streamlined.

Slight changes you may notice as a result...
1. Burst attacks have a higher chance of hitting something than a single attack. Before, the chances for a burst hitting at all were exactly equal to the chances of landing a quickshot, bursts just had a chance to hit multiple times.
2. You will see fewer extended rolls and extended damage notation in combat. Before a Burst Attack against a psionic went [Quickshot (Potentially Vs Dodge)] [FireControl] (Armor -x1, -x2, -x3, -x4. HP -y1,-y2)
Now the program will condense this to potentially just (Armor -X, HP -Y). It will have rolled [Quickshot] [FireControl1] [FireControl2] [FireControl3] [FireControl4] [FireControl5] (Armor -x1,-x2,-x3,-x4. HP -y1,-y2), but it may not be shown.
))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on November 16, 2013, 10:05:26 pm

In the middle of combat, James didn't have a lot of time to think. But close range came pretty naturally to him, and the Irin had obliterated the thing's armor, so...
James fires his shotgun at the Wight and if he has time punches it with his punch-gun hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on November 16, 2013, 10:07:05 pm

In the middle of combat, James didn't have a lot of time to think. But close range came pretty naturally to him, and the Irin had obliterated the thing's armor, so...
James fires his shotgun at the Wight and if he has time punches it with his punch-gun hand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2013, 10:23:57 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 16, 2013, 10:05:26 pm

In the middle of combat, James didn't have a lot of time to think. But close range came pretty naturally to him, and the Irin had obliterated the thing's armor, so...
James fires his shotgun at the Wight and if he has time punches it with his punch-gun hand.

((I know the Song is attached to your wrist, but I'm not going to let you do both in same round. If the Irin was one handed, yes, but it's a shotgun and still has pretty significant kickback.))

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 16, 2013, 10:07:05 pm

In the middle of combat, James didn't have a lot of time to think. But close range came pretty naturally to him, and the Irin had obliterated the thing's armor, so...
James fires his shotgun at the Wight and if he has time punches it with his punch-gun hand.

((I know the Song is attached to your wrist, but I'm not going to let you do both in same round. If the Irin was one handed, yes, but it's a shotgun and still has pretty significant kickback.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on November 16, 2013, 10:25:18 pm

Just the shotty then.
Also, dat double response.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2013, 10:27:33 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 16, 2013, 10:25:18 pm

Just the shotty then.
Also, dat double response.

((Done.

Double response seemed fitting in the light of the double post. ))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: wolfchild on November 17, 2013, 03:28:56 pm

anounce presence

((lemme go search for what the suggestions were again, sorry had a fair bit on my mind

Edit: okay I think I like this one: Duelist implants with core conduits running through them, allowing the synthetic to ram them into sources in order to drain energy.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Tiruin on November 17, 2013, 03:38:50 pm

((Sorry. Slow ISP things are really hindering my ability to post. ESPECIALLY anything with a large text amount..wherein it won't even load ~15 minutes after. >.>))

Invisibility? That's a good plan, either way. Argh..cursed heat weapons.

Thank you Anna.

Follow the Marshal's plan and aim to disable/weaken than kill. Only fire when the others retaliate. Do a quick patch-up on either myself or any allies--whoever has the lowest 'hp' or seems to be in need of it more.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2013, 04:59:12 pm

((Huh. Apparently PM's are more effective than staring silently at people. Who knew?
Wolf, your choice has been noted I also find your action very strange.))

Quote from: wolfchild on November 17, 2013, 03:28:56 pm

anounce presence

   You announce your presence to space. Space is silent. The air is thick with tension.
   Dominique's IS companion breaks the silence. "Mrs. Wakeman would like to know if you would like some prisoners. Do you have use for Technocrat fugitives which may be the victim of unknown experimentation?" 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Tiruin on November 17, 2013, 07:21:29 pm

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2013, 04:59:12 pm

((Huh. Apparently PM's are more effective than staring silently at people. Who knew?
Wolf, your choice has been noted I also find your action very strange.))

((I had the reply tab open for a long time but then failure to send + 504/non-send happened :<
Because I did a loooong post. And I'm sad I had to go for brevity.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on November 17, 2013, 09:11:54 pm

Damien continues to move north, seeing as how the others seemed to have things slightly under control. "Looks like you guys have everything under control. Still, keep your eyes peeled. Do not, repeat do not let your guard down for any reason. Even if it looks like they're gone, just assume they're setting up an ambush." He pauses here, then adds, "It's what I would do. Outnumbered, probably outgunned? Only way to win is surprise." As he moves, he impulsively checks his weapons and makes sure they're in perfect condition. It simply wouldn't do for one of his guns to jam at an inopportune moment, after all. "So don't be surprised."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 18, 2013, 01:18:10 am

((Zako, Tiruin, Frost, you have any objections to me condensing a few turns together in your next round? It will take more than one mobility roll to get the bad guys up there, and I don't want a bunch of pointless slowdown turns.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 18, 2013, 02:06:53 am

Dom eyed the open bar. She would dearly love more than a few shots right now to steady her nerves, but showing up with even a bit of alcohol on her breath probably wouldn't help her cover any. And being drunk probably wouldn't do her any favors either. She sighed and leaned back. "Emily, mind giving me some of the files of the other 'patients' at Teras station, so I can get an idea of what I'll be working with here?"

If Emily acquiesces, Dom spends the turn looking at those files.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on November 18, 2013, 06:44:24 am

Quote from: Draignean on November 18, 2013, 01:18:10 am

((Zako, Tiruin, Frost, you have any objections to me condensing a few turns together in your next round? It will take more than one mobility roll to get the bad guys up there, and I don't want a bunch of pointless slowdown turns.))

Nah, I don't mind.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Zako on November 18, 2013, 11:48:35 am

Go for it. We're only gonna wait until they are in position anyway. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Tiruin on November 18, 2013, 03:59:32 pm

Quote from: Zako on November 18, 2013, 11:48:35 am

Go for it. We're only gonna wait until they are in position anyway. :P

((What team leader said! :D
Unless I can probably improvise or use...rudimentary tactics like throwing a stone and yell 'GRENADE OUT', well. That would be peachy fine. I'm falling on the Marshall's words. You never doubt a man with that kind of rank. xD))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 18, 2013, 05:58:32 pm

((Well that means we're just waiting on Wolf, unless I decided to let that be Ashley's turn action. In which case she'll spend a round talking rather pointlessly to space and probably accidentally alerting somebody that shouldn't be alerted.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on November 18, 2013, 07:52:50 pm

Do it!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 21, 2013, 01:38:28 am

((I've sent Wolf another PM. If they don't arrive in the thread in a timely manner, you're free to post suggestions for Ash's action.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on November 21, 2013, 02:41:03 am

Assuming you are also accepting non-players' suggestions:

Let Emily know that Ashley will consider whether she needs to kidnap some prisoners and will let Dom or the IS know at a later time.

Also, ask Emily if Teras station contains a communications array comparable to the one that Ashley and company recently destroyed.

Compulsively and needlessly edited for gooder wording.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: wolfchild on November 21, 2013, 03:30:59 am

((I think I ment something different with announce presence, but now I can't remember what))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on November 21, 2013, 04:14:13 am

Don't worry!  I've done the thinking for you!  Give in and let me assume control!  Hahahahaha!!!!!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 21, 2013, 11:41:21 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on November 21, 2013, 03:30:59 am

((I think I ment something different with announce presence, but now I can't remember what))

((Well I certainly have no idea what you meant, at least, not beyond the literall meaning of what you said.

Well, if you don't have an action, I'll auto you and, if the trend continues, KOFR Ash))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on November 22, 2013, 01:44:42 am

Well Draignean, your silence (about my role or lack thereof, specifically) indicates implicitly that you have accepted my action in lieu of wolfchild's.  Yes, that is how that works.  Looking forward to the action!

((Hint to wolfchild: at least answer Emily.  Also, don't worry.  I decided to be painfully conservative with Ash.  Sadly, you are in no danger here.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on November 26, 2013, 06:13:25 pm

You might want to skip Wolf now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on November 27, 2013, 11:12:09 am

((Yeah, already done. Turn is partially written. Thanksgiving break is the week before dead week, but I should have the turn finished soon^TM.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on December 02, 2013, 04:15:42 am

So...  What did you end up doing for Ashley's turn?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Zako on December 05, 2013, 01:02:27 am

*cough*

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Tiruin on December 05, 2013, 01:48:20 am

"Anna, i-when we get out of here, I'm promising you service from one of my clients in the medical industry. That's one sore cough you've got there. It sounds contagious."

Tyrin leaned on his friend for support--more along the morale line than the physical line--though he wasn't that close to death.

"I just hope the Major is doing better than us."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 05, 2013, 12:15:55 pm

((Grumble grumble. Yes I know. I have you entire turn written, but I need to do the editing and make the maps and update the statuses, and shave the whales, and assassinate the viceroy of chile, etc etc.

When I say Soon^TM, it's never just soon.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on December 05, 2013, 12:49:34 pm

Very interesting.  I had no idea that whales needed a shave every now and then.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: kisame12794 on December 05, 2013, 12:59:02 pm

((Well, have you ever seen a bearded whale?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on December 05, 2013, 03:39:12 pm

Good point.  All thanks to Draignean's efforts I assume.

Edit: nayme spelled wrnog

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 07, 2013, 12:44:38 am

Quote from: Nunzillor on December 05, 2013, 03:39:12 pm

Good point.  All thanks to Draignean's efforts I assume.

Edit: nayme spelled wrnog

*Handwave*

((Everybody does it. Draignean itself is a corruption of the original gaelic, so it really doesn't matter.

EDIT: Oh, and the turn is inbound tonight. Or technically tomorrow. Soon. Not Soon^TM))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 07, 2013, 02:21:40 am

Ashley Fey

Quote from: Nunzillor on November 21, 2013, 02:41:03 am

Let Emily know that Ashley will consider whether she needs to kidnap some prisoners and will let Dom or the IS know at a later time.

Also, ask Emily if Teras station contains a communications array comparable to the one that Ashley and company recently destroyed.

    You politely neither confirm or deny your desire for random technocrat convicts. Harry looks at you a little oddly, but shrugs it off. Most likely,  he expected you to immediately reject the offer of post-experimentation refugees, but you like to keep your options open. Not that you can really see when that particular option would be useful.
   Addressing Dominique's IS on an even footing makes you feel a little unlike yourself, but you stomach it and inquire as to whether Dominique's station has a suitable comm array.
   "Yes," Emily replies immediately, "Teras station has two communication arrays, one reserved for military and special Church messages, one tapped into the main nexus. We have the reference signal for Teras station if you would like to open a receiving link. An outgoing connection will, however, be impossible at this range."
    "Might be good to be in on the chatter," Harry says, frowning in contemplation. "At least it would give us an idea whether we might be able to Waltz in and 'borrow' their array for a couple minutes."
    You nod, and Emily takes that as sufficient assent to patch you to the general channel.

  You expected a hubbub of noise, voices and machine signals from a hundred different independent signals within the channel's domain, but what greets you when Emily locks the channel, is silence. The general communications channel for an orbiting research station is dead silent. [Intuition 11+1] You shake your head. That can't be all there is, there has to be something else in the signal that you're using to crude a reception method to detect.
[Mechanical 15+1]  You don't know exactly what you're looking for, but you walk Emily through a couple methods to boost the gain and sift through each individual thread of the general channel. Eventually, you find something.
  Technically, it's not actually an independent signal, it's a feed echo from somewhere else on Teras station that's bleeding through into a channel, but, considering the content, that would be splitting hairs.

"...breached. All non-security personnel report to evacuation levels of hangars one and two. Security personnel proceed to assigned checkpoints. This message repeats. The hot-labs have been breached. All non-security personnel...."

Well, the good news is that they probably won't mind you borrowing their array for a bit.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 18, 2013, 02:06:53 am

Dom eyed the open bar. She would dearly love more than a few shots right now to steady her nerves, but showing up with even a bit of alcohol on her breath probably wouldn't help her cover any. And being drunk probably wouldn't do her any favors either. She sighed and leaned back. "Emily, mind giving me some of the files of the other 'patients' at Teras station, so I can get an idea of what I'll be working with here?"

If Emily acquiesces, Dom spends the turn looking at those files.

   "Limited information is available outside of the request patient files," Emily says, "but I will add all available documentation to your device."
   A light blinks on your borrowed pad almost immediately, and you spend the next several minutes scanning through the new files. [Observation 16] You go over the information in exacting detail, using what time you have to familiarize yourself with Teras station and its occupants.
   There appears to be no clear pattern as to the background of the patients. They're all roughly in their prime, the youngest file you have being a twenty year old maintenance slugger, and the oldest being a fifty-seven year old ex-technocrat. The only thing that remains mostly stable between them is that their deviation is always eleven or above, no inherent mental or physical disorders are present. You note that the Deviation-22 designation is completely absent. An interesting, and somewhat disquieting aside, is that most of the other test subject have violent and/or criminal pasts. Not little stuff either.
   Among the additional documents that Emily sent you is a general layout of the station, clearly meant more for reference purposes than navigation. However, since it's the only thing you've got, it's probably going to end up being useful. You mark it away for later use.
   "Ashley can neither confirm nor deny her need for extraneous rescues at this current time," Emily says suddenly, interrupting your research.
   You really need to set up way to let you know when Emily is 'nearby', if such a thing is even possible...

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on November 16, 2013, 10:07:05 pm

In the middle of combat, James didn't have a lot of time to think. But close range came pretty naturally to him, and the Irin had obliterated the thing's armor, so...
James fires his shotgun at the Wight and if he has time punches it with his punch-gun hand.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 63+0-1 = 62

Technocrat Wight: 38+26-4 = 60

   

   You haul back on the trigger again, [Melee 1 (Bonus negated) Vs Wight dodge 16] [Strength 1, Bonus negated] [Luck 1]  but the synthetic is already moving. The flat of one the Technocrat's arm blades slaps across the Irin, sending it spinning out of your hands.
    As the technocrat glides back into a striking position, you notice a subtle change in the way it moves. It seems more controlled, more precise, and more deadly. [Melee 4+4+1, 19+4+1 Vs 13, 16] [Confirm Critical Finesse 2 Vs 18, Confirm failed] The change isn't so subtle when it strikes at you. You dodge the first blurring blade mostly on luck, but the second one slashes across your chest before you can even see it coming. [Brawl 11+1]  (Shield -10, Armor -7, HP -7. 1 Negated) The slash is thin, but, considering how fast this thing is moving, rather frightening. (Wight -20 charge)


(irin shotgun has been flung to the north of you)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 65/88
Stamina: 33/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 30/50 (40/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: New Hensfield.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

**Technocrat Wight**
Health: 174/175
Charge: 155/175
Armor: 20/100
Weapon: Duelist Implants
Status: Fine, Spider Implants Active
Range: Melee

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on November 15, 2013, 02:30:52 am

Support Tyrin and follow the Marshal's plan. Link up with the others and Tyrin if he agrees. Once successfully linked up, use our willpower to set a mindbar covering everyone who is in the link if we aren't already suitably protected by the link.

If we are attacked, use control on the Destroyer and have it fire on his own team to drive them into our trap! Follow up with a level 4 surge on that sharpshooter and see if an override can make one of those troopers turn their head hard and sharp enough to snap their own neck. If we are attacked with psionics, lash out with a Neural Feedback +5 to show them we mean business.

Quote from: Tiruin on November 17, 2013, 03:38:50 pm

Invisibility? That's a good plan, either way. Argh..cursed heat weapons.

Thank you Anna.

Follow the Marshal's plan and aim to disable/weaken than kill. Only fire when the others retaliate. Do a quick patch-up on either myself or any allies--whoever has the lowest 'hp' or seems to be in need of it more.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Special round. No initiatives.

   The unchained ready themselves for contact, Tiruin limbering his rifle, Feuer falling into the martial trance of a skilled psychic, and Anna linking with the two remaining psionics. By rank and strength, Anna leads the link, taking control as both of the other psionics submits the majority of their will to her. A heartbeat of pain and disorientation accompanies the connection, the after-shock of the separate systems falling in line. Three heartbeats synchronize, three pairs of eyes see as one, three wills converge. The link isn't one unified mind made from three, but three minds working to support a single purpose. A purpose that the technocrats will regret crossing.

   Damien attempts to warn the other soldiers against the ambush he's sure is coming. [Talking 1] [Luck 14] He might as well have warned stones. The Destroyer acknowledges the broadcast, but Damien would have been surprised if the soldier actually internalized any part of the warning. Technocrat soldiers, the ones that weren't glorified conscripts, were soldiers for a reason. They believed in one direction, had little capacity for individualism, and tended to have an intelligence roughly on par with girders. Damien waited until the other soldiers started moving before falling in behind, checking his weapons compulsively and readying himself for the inevitable.
  [Morale 13+1+2] The infantry moves forward rapidly, surging over the smoking field in order to take over the unchained's position. The wounded trooper takes point, with the Destroyer and the other conscript following closely. The sniper and the sharpshooter bring up the rear, carefully reloading their weapons, and, in the case of the sniper, shaking off the effects of the psychic assault.
  [Trooper, Destroyer, Trooper, Sniper, Sharpshooter| Observation 7, 13, 16, 8+1, 11+1 Vs Feur Shroud 18+2-3] [Control 13+1]  (Feuer -25 stamina) The destroyer and the troopers check the corner quickly, weapons ready. [Intuition 19] To their credit, they don't fan out into the giant and incredibly suspicious clearing when they don't see the unchained. Instead, they move in to take the shallow trench, sticking mostly to a combative formation.
  Damien [P.Kinetics 17] feels the kinetic warp in the air as soon as he gets somewhat close. He doesn't even have time to shout a warning before the ambush starts.

   The kineticist, still buried, turns the same ability used to dig the trench against Technocrat flesh. [Ripper 3+2-2][Control 14+1] (Kineticist -25 stamina) Unfortunately, that doesn't work so well. Rising up from the earth throws the psychic's aim off, and, except for a swirl of air, nothing comes of the psychic attack.
   Feuer splinters his shroud [Active kinetics 19+2] [Control 9+2], turning a single overarching warp into a series of eye-bending fields. The technocrats can see the unchained now, but the fields of warped light aren't a lot better than complete invisibility for the purposes of aiming into.
   Anna, linked with both of the other psionics, provides the brunt of the assault. Three minds, working together and led by the strongest, each form an attack. Anna spearheads the assault on the destroyer's mind, [Control (Abi) 15+1+1 Vs 8-1, 10 points up. Control Gained.] [Control (Ski) 20+1, -25% cost] (-7 stamina) dominating it utterly within seconds. Small mind, small dreams, small will, all attached to big muscles, wrapped in armor, and toting a heavy weapon. The ideal target of an empath. [Surge 3+1+1] [Control 16,-10%] (Stamina -18) The surge, handled partially by one of the other psionics, fizzles. [Override 13+1+1-5 Vs Trooper endurance 9](Stamina -10) (Trooper 1 HP -36 [Unblockable]) The suggestion of Anna's other subsidiary mind, however, is enough to steal control of the lead trooper's already weakened body for long enough to twist his neck with bone splintering force. The trooper falls, a look of pained surprised permanently fixed over his left shoulderblade.   
   Tiruin opens fire on [Random: 4] the remaining trooper, [Quickshot 4+4] rushing the shot and sending the beam too high of the mark.

[Technocrat Reflex 6+1, 13+1, 17, 2]

(Sniper and Sharpshooter will be able to act next round. Damien will also be able to act with a small initiative bonus.)
(Ranged attacks on unchained are at -2 to non-psionics)

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 53/79
Stamina: 61/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (7/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 64/105 (Linked 194/229, Regen 6, Threshold 69)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack, S2 (5), Mind Bar, shrouded

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 64/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine, 
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 8
Sharpshooter: 8
Sniper: 6
Destroyer: 6
Damien Smith: 10

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 55/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 9
Sharpshooter: 9
Sniper: 8
Destroyer: 7
Damien Smith: 12

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 98/109
Stamina: 75/115
Armor: 42/90 (3/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 2
Sharpshooter: 2
Sniper: Melee
Destroyer: Melee
Damien Smith: 3

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 95/135
Armor: 65/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (25/30)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 7
Sharpshooter: 6
Sniper: 5
Destroyer: 4
Damien Smith: 9

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 55/70
Stamina: 23/70
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine,
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 9
Hickie: 8
Wigs: 2
Marshal Feuer: 7
Tyrin Laveros: 7
Anna Witheld: 8

Technocrat Sharpshooter
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Status: Fine.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 8
Hickie: 9
Wigs: 2
Marshal Feuer:6
Tyrin Laveros: 7
Anna Witheld: 8

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 77/77
Stamina: 25/75
Armor: 115/115
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (3/3A, 3/3E)
Status:  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 8
Hickie: 6
Wigs: Melee
Marshal Feuer: 5
Tyrin Laveros: 5
Anna Witheld: 6

Technocrat Destroyer
Health: 96/105
Stamina: 95/95
Armor: 115/150
Weapon: Sol Pulse Laser (50/100)
Status: Fine, Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 7
Hickie: 6
Wigs: Melee
Marshal Feuer: 4
Tyrin Laveros: 5
Anna Witheld: 5

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Knowledge Added (click to show/hide)

Linking

"Linking" is the common term for a voluntary psychic connection used to share resources between adept individuals. Linking is a consensual and comparatively intimate version of control, synchronizing the nervous systems (and subsequently most other systems) between two or more individuals. In a standard fighting link there is one dominant individual who coordinates all functions, and a multitude of subordinate individuals who forfeit most of their control and act as additional processors for the dominant. This form of linking is relatively common, and allows one individual to handle far more power than would otherwise be possible, and split it a larger number of ways than would have previously been possible. There are other, more equitable, linkages, but these become difficult to maintain in a high stress environment and are nearly impossible to do with more than two or three individuals.

Importantly, the energy gained while linking is greater than the simple sum of the psionics involved. Two psionics who could comfortably manipulate a fifty pound object when apart would find their range of easy, almost thoughtless, manipulation increased to three times that amount. The catch is that that both individuals have to pay at the end of the link, and the energy drain is equal upon all individuals. It is possible for a strong psionic to inadvertently kill a weaker psionic by linking with them, utilizing their own abilities to exhaustion, and then breaking the link. The stronger individual may be exhausted, but the weaker individual will have been driven well beyond that point.

Losing one individual in a link is traumatic to all involved, usually resulting in lasting psychic trauma. Losing the dominant member of a link (or losing any member of an equitable link), is worse than losing a subordinate member. Those who have lost leaders or close friends during a link often report feeling like a part of the dead individual is still living inside them. Some have even reported hearing voices after such on event. Whether this is the result of residual psychic imprint or simple psychological scarring and mental breakdown is unknown.

"Tuning" is said to occur when a pair of individuals have linked multiple times, are very familiar with one another, or are simply exceptionally like minded. (Or, in a popular unchained pun, link minded.) Tuned individuals work better together than usual, and can often manage equitable links under combat situations. There is a rumor that intimate physical contact speeds the tuning process, but it is important to note the primary perpetuators of this theory are male unchained. Linked sex is noted to be "extraordinary" by the same individuals.

As an important note, it is possible to become physically addicted to linking. A psionic, even a non-oriented one, uses their abilities intuitively to keep their body going and to sense their environment. A psionic becomes dependent upon their latent abilities, much as any normal human being becomes dependent on the muscles that support their body. However, linking temporarily boosts all psionic abilities. Linking often for extended periods of time can cause and individuals body to become used to the extra power, leading link sickness, a form a psionic withdrawal, when that extra power is not maintained. It is theorized that if a group were to remain in link for long enough, their minds would eventually blur together inseparably and become one entity. This theory has never been tested by the unchained.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Zako on December 07, 2013, 06:38:05 am

The collective Anna let themselves have a small smile. It was time to REALLY counterattack these scum...

Make the Destroyer club the technocrat next to him with the butt of his gun while he turns around so he can then open fire on his teammates.

Start with a -2 Neural Feedback (15 stamina) on Damien and put some effort into making that one stick. Then follow up with a level 4 Surge at -1 difficulty on the sniper. Finish up with an Override on the sharpshooter to force him to bite down as hard as he can on his own tongue.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on December 07, 2013, 09:11:19 am

James grit his teeth. This thing was just too fast, and trying to hit it when it was doing this charging thing would be downright hellish to attempt. On the other hand, with a clever use of psionics, maybe James could stop said charging thing. Taking a page from his reckless side, James decided to draw back a small bit, not enough to deny it its new variety of attack (he intended to use THAT against it). Then, when it charged at him, he would put his plan into effect.
Draw back a bit towards short range. When the Wight charges at me, send a slam centered on the Wight's feet (so that it goes 3 feet up and 5 feet in either direction) at the thing, with 7 kN of force.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 07, 2013, 11:13:27 am

"Thanks, Emily. I guess I'll figure it out when we get there. Go ahead and set a course for the place, I'm as ready as I'll ever be. I think." Dom sighed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on December 09, 2013, 02:08:25 am

Yay turn! 

What do you think post-experimentation prisoners are good for?  Meatshields of course!  Sounds like they would be useful in fighting off whatever the hot labs contained at least.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 09, 2013, 03:03:20 am

Quote from: Nunzillor on December 09, 2013, 02:08:25 am

Yay turn! 

What do you think post-experimentation prisoners are good for?  Meatshields of course!  Sounds like they would be useful in fighting off whatever the hot labs contained at least.

You think the post-experimentation prisoners would be good for fighting off post-experimentation prisoners? Isn't that like advocating gasoline as a great fire suppressant?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on December 09, 2013, 10:58:11 am

Hmm, that's true.  But unlike gasoline, I bet they can be kept in line with the threat of extreme violence!

(This assumes that the prisoners' natural weapons are inferior to the weapons carried by the squad, and that the prisoners are still reasonable/human)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Gamerlord on December 12, 2013, 02:33:26 am

Waitlist me please. FYI, I'm fairly reliable when it comes to posting each and every day.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Sean Saul Scriven
Appearance: 6 ft, approx 80kg, brown hair, shorn close to the scalp with a full beard. looks to be in his twenties, has a large black gear tattoed upon his left shoulder.
Gender: Male
Profession(See Spoiler Above):
Name: Fabricator
Background: You're a curious soul, not a good trait in these times. Luckily you are a cautious soul as well, and have managed to keep your head down. You like to make things you can see and feel, computers leave you staring blankly while your little machines totter across the floor.
Affiliation: -1 General, +1 the Unchained
Skill Bonus: +1 dex, +1 to mechanical checks, -1 to all software checks.
Skills (See Spoiler Below):
Mechanics - 4
Marksman - 3
Character Bio: Never really concerned with the Technocracy, Sean spent his time keeping his head down and working on his machinery.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 9 + 1
Endurance (End): 2
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 10
Willpower: (Will): 3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 12, 2013, 02:36:05 am

Quote from: Gamerlord on December 12, 2013, 02:33:26 am

Waitlist me please. FYI, I'm fairly reliable when it comes to posting each and every day.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Sean Saul Scriven
Appearance: 6 ft, approx 80kg, brown hair, shorn close to the scalp with a full beard. looks to be in his twenties, has a large black gear tattoed upon his left shoulder.
Gender: Male
Profession(See Spoiler Above):
Name: Fabricator
Background: You're a curious soul, not a good trait in these times. Luckily you are a cautious soul as well, and have managed to keep your head down. You like to make things you can see and feel, computers leave you staring blankly while your little machines totter across the floor.
Affiliation: -1 General, +1 the Unchained
Skill Bonus: +1 dex, +1 to mechanical checks, -1 to all software checks.
Skills (See Spoiler Below):
Mechanics - 4
Marksman - 3
Character Bio: Never really concerned with the Technocracy, Sean spent his time keeping his head down and working on his machinery.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 2
Dexterity (Dex): 10
Endurance (End): 2
Charisma (Char): 0
Intelligence (Int): 10
Willpower: (Will): 2

((Well, I'm not, but I'll keep that in mind. On a related note, Tiruin and Wolf have recieved PMs.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: wolfchild on December 12, 2013, 05:43:28 am

((My problem is that I have lost context but still want to play, for instance I thought we were still on that shuttle))

grab the array ((hope that's what I am supposed to be doing))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on December 12, 2013, 07:17:00 am

"Gods fucking dammit!" Damien curses as he jumps behind the nearest cover "I fucking warned you fools!" For now, he will take no other action. This just might be the opening he needs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on December 12, 2013, 10:44:41 am

Wolfchild, you are on a shuttle heading towards a space station.  The array is on the space station.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 12, 2013, 01:04:31 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on December 12, 2013, 05:43:28 am

((My problem is that I have lost context but still want to play, for instance I thought we were still on that shuttle))

grab the array ((hope that's what I am supposed to be doing))

((What? I don't even...
 You know the memebase images of Jackie Chan grabbing his head in consternation and Captain Picard facepalming? Combine those with a side of what-the-fuck and you have the face I just made. I have no idea how your action begins to make sense, I don't even have any idea how your interpretation of your action makes sense. Nunzillor makes more sense than you and he's not even a player!

However, to give you the incredibly simple version of events. YOU IN SHUTTLE. YOU NEED BIG SPACE WALKIE TALKIE. BIG SPACE WALKIE TALKIE IS IN ANOTHER CASTLE. WHICH IS PROBABLY FILLED WITH DEATH. AND THE HUSBAND OF THAT PSYCHIC GIRL YOU ARE WITH. NO NEED TO INFORM HER OF THE WHOLE 'FILLED WITH DEATH' PROBLEM.
))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: wolfchild on December 12, 2013, 04:02:31 pm

((IT makes no sense now, I thought things had progressed faster than they had, I TOLD you I have lost context))

Check ship systems and flight path

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Tiruin on December 12, 2013, 10:43:14 pm

[It's Tyrin, not Tiruin. I'm not my character despite some character traits we both share. ;P]

Take a counter-sniper role.
Aim at the sharpshooter and steady for a sure hit with my Broadbeam.
Get into a stable position, preferably prone if possible.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 12, 2013, 11:01:01 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on December 12, 2013, 10:43:14 pm

[It's Tyrin, not Tiruin. I'm not my character despite some character traits we both share. ;P]

((Gah! My fingers try to type reason as raisin half the time, you expect me to keep two names that differ by one syllable separate?! You give too much credit to my beleaguered brain.

Sorry, the name confusion is something I do. It will probably happen again.

Well, that's everyone. I have a busy day tomorrow, so I'll probably work on the turn tonight as a way to procrastinate, then study at the eleventh hour.

Wolf, SC. As it stands I'm just going to click you both forwards a couple hours in time. So if there's anything you want your characters to work on during that time, just append it to your turns.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: wolfchild on December 13, 2013, 12:00:11 am

Quote from: Draignean on December 12, 2013, 11:01:01 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on December 12, 2013, 10:43:14 pm

[It's Tyrin, not Tiruin. I'm not my character despite some character traits we both share. ;P]

((Gah! My fingers try to type reason as raisin half the time, you expect me to keep two names that differ by one syllable separate?! You give too much credit to my beleaguered brain.

Sorry, the name confusion is something I do. It will probably happen again.

Well, that's everyone. I have a busy day tomorrow, so I'll probably work on the turn tonight as a way to procrastinate, then study at the eleventh hour.

Wolf, SC. As it stands I'm just going to click you both forwards a couple hours in time. So if there's anything you want your characters to work on during that time, just append it to your turns.))

((That works, should help me get context with what is going on NOW rather than the plan))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on December 19, 2013, 06:34:07 pm

B-damp.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on December 20, 2013, 04:49:30 pm

B-damp indeed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 21, 2013, 01:53:42 am

(I'm going to guess Draig is waiting on wolfchild and me to say whether or not we want to do anything else this turn. The only thing I want to do involves some meta knowledge, unless Dom heard Emily say something about the hotlabs. In which case she would ask...)

"Hey, what are the hotlabs, anyway? Can I get some info on that Emily?"

(and then)

Study the hotlab reports, if any are available

(but as I said I don't think Dom heard that.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 21, 2013, 05:27:51 pm

((Uh, no. I'm waiting on me to write the turn. NONE OF YOU MUST DO ANYTHING.

I'm a bit spotty around Christmas for family reasons, and as I've said other places, the inevitable OMIGOD-I-MADE-IT-THROUGH-ANOTHER-SEMESTER-I'M-GONNA-GO-SLEEP-NOW.

Actively working on it now. Shouldn't take too long since I wrote the first part before my last final.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Gamerlord on December 21, 2013, 05:44:28 pm

((*hugs Draignean* I know your pain. I finished my exams and I've pretty much slept until 4:00PM -when I did go to sleep - ever since.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 25, 2013, 12:04:37 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 07, 2013, 09:11:19 am

James grit his teeth. This thing was just too fast, and trying to hit it when it was doing this charging thing would be downright hellish to attempt. On the other hand, with a clever use of psionics, maybe James could stop said charging thing. Taking a page from his reckless side, James decided to draw back a small bit, not enough to deny it its new variety of attack (he intended to use THAT against it). Then, when it charged at him, he would put his plan into effect.
Draw back a bit towards short range. When the Wight charges at me, send a slam centered on the Wight's feet (so that it goes 3 feet up and 5 feet in either direction) at the thing, with 7 kN of force.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 4+0-1 = 3

Technocrat Wight: 48+26(+72)-4 = 146

   The Technocrat blurs forward, striking fast and hard. [Melee 12+4, 17+4+1 Vs Dodge 5, 22] [James Luck 16] [Brawl 16+1] The first blade slices into your shoulder, but, through a small miracle, you manage to turn the second blow away with your punch-gun. (Shield -8, Armor -6, HP -24,  1 Negated)
   You stagger backwards a few steps, not needing to feign a need to withdraw. The hole that thing just put in your shoulder isn't a scratch, and unless it slows down soon, you're not going to be able to match it in melee. [Slam 17, 7Kn][Control 6+1] (-7 Stamina) You prime a wave of force, ready to strike again as soon as it closes with you.
   The Wight obliges you almost immediately. [Technocrat Mobility 4+4+1 Vs Slam 17+1]  (Wight Armor -3) The psionic attack strikes low, sending the Technocrat sprawling forward as his legs go out from under him. He lands at your feet, momentarily prone.

   [Luck 19] Your chest burns, and the rest of your body feels sort of... tingly.

(Wight Charge -30)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 41/88
Stamina: 29/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 24/50 (42/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 3/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: New Hensfield.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

**Technocrat Wight**
Health: 174/175
Charge: 125/175
Armor: 17/100
Weapon: Duelist Implants
Status: Prone, Spider Implants Active (+4, Second Round)
Range: Melee

---

Dominique Wakeman and Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on December 12, 2013, 04:02:31 pm

Check ship systems and flight path

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 07, 2013, 11:13:27 am

"Thanks, Emily. I guess I'll figure it out when we get there. Go ahead and set a course for the place, I'm as ready as I'll ever be. I think." Dom sighed.

   For the next several hours, Dominique and Ashley sit tight while the shuttle burns toward Teras station. Ashley spends the time reviewing the ship's systems, finding them to be stripped down, overdue for maintenance, and generally on the shadier side of serviceable. Dominique continues reviewing the minimal information there is on Teras station, finding little new or interesting about it. Her cover story is the best shot she's got at making this work, and looking up the number of waste disposal facilities on the station isn't going to help improve that.

***
 
 "We are within range of Teras station," Emily's voice chimes across the shuttle. "One exterior dock is occupied. Hull reads as a Hazardous Recon light transport."
   Dominique looks up. Hazardous Recon is perhaps the one branch of the Technocrat active military that is actually liked for a reason beyond Technocrat mystique. HazRec are the soldiers who get sent to cleanse the underworks of the spire cities when mites start killing off too many maintenance workers. They're the people who get sent to drive back natural predators when terraforming kinks create apex predators that enjoy eating colonists. Essentially, they're maintenance workers with guns. Rumor has it that they actively recruit anyone who's managed to survive red-maintenance for more than five years, but you've never actually seen it happen. What's strange is why they're at a research station. This shouldn't be their usual gig. Unless something has gone very wrong.
   "The Technocrat vessel has identified us," Emily adds a moment later. "They're opening communications. Relaying now."

   "Transport, you are in controlled space. Provide authorization, turn around, or we will disable your craft. Considering that we're a little busy right now, I don't think you want the latter to happen. We might forget to pick you up at the end of our job." The voice sounds male, tired, and perfectly willing to shoot you if it would make his day easier.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule

   

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Tiruin on December 12, 2013, 10:43:14 pm

Take a counter-sniper role.
Aim at the sharpshooter and steady for a sure hit with my Broadbeam.
Get into a stable position, preferably prone if possible.

Quote from: Zako on December 07, 2013, 06:38:05 am

Make the Destroyer club the technocrat next to him with the butt of his gun while he turns around so he can then open fire on his teammates.

Start with a -2 Neural Feedback (15 stamina) on Damien and put some effort into making that one stick. Then follow up with a level 4 Surge at -1 difficulty on the sniper. Finish up with an Override on the sharpshooter to force him to bite down as hard as he can on his own tongue.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna: 29+6-1= 34
Tyrin: 93+3-3= 93

Marshal Feuer: 52+6-3= 55
Unchained Kineticist: 34+3-3= 34
Unchained Psionic 1: --+6-2= -- (Linked to Anna)
Unchained Psionic 2: --+6-2=  -- (Linked to Anna)

Technocrat Destroyer: --+3-6= -- (Controlled By Anna)
Technocrat Sniper: 98+15-4= 109 (Double Action)
Technocrat Sharpshooter: 55+6-3= 58
Technocrat Trooper 2: --+3-3= -- (Completely Surprised)

Damien Smith: 58+23-9= 72

    The sniper reacts fast, swinging the railgun's cumbersome barrel around to take a point blank shot at the kineticist. [Quickshot 16+1-2 Vs P.Kinetics 2+1] [I.Shield, 78. No effect] (Armor -13, Hp -41 3 negated) Wigs staggers backwards from the blast, clutching a hand to the fresh and bloody hole in his side. [Wigs Soak 21] He's hurt bad, but the shot didn't appear to do any additional damage.
    Tyrin drops flat and takes careful aim on the sharpshooter, giving his rifle's optics time to calibrate the focus range.
   Damien [Mobility 9-1] struggles with his bulky armor, trying to make it to the hooked edge of the colonist home. He doesn't make it, and ends up caught without cover midway between the wall and the trench.     
   The sharpshooter panics and takes a snap shot at the lead unchained who isn't in a trench. [Quickshot 3-2+1] The bullet plows into the dirt long before it even gets close the the field of warped light that Feuer is generating.
    Feuer maintains the distortion field, (-25 Stamina) and fires a burst from his SMG to answer the sharpshooter's ineffective attack. [Quickshot 4] Firing lasers out of a field of warped light isn't easy, and the Marshal's barrage misses completely.
    The kineticist, bloody but unbowed, tries a simpler tactic. [Melee 22 Vs Dodge 16+1] He grapples the sniper, grabbing for the Technocrat's railgun and burning all of the charges in his KES suit to get it. [Brawl 3+3+3 Vs Str 5] The sniper, surprised at being attacked so bluntly, is caught flat footed by Wig's better positioning and sudden burst of strength. The railgun trades hands in the blink of an eye.
    Anna 'looks' for a psionic in the opposing party, [A.Empathetics 13+1+1] and finds one bringing up the rear. Immediately, she hits him with a debilitating psionic attack. [Neural Feedback 18+1+1-2] [Control 17+1, -10% cost]  (-13 stamina) Like the last one, this Technocrat is maintaining a professionally honed mindbar. In this case, however, that makes Anna's attack all the more painful. (Damien stamina -43) Meanwhile, another two attacks lash out from Anna's subsidiaries. [Surge 17+1+1-1. L4. One Effect: Stun]  [Control 3, +25% cost] (-25 Stamina) (Sniper -8 Stamina, -8 Health) [Override 14+1+1-1][Control 9] (-10 Stamina) The sniper reels away from the kineticist, his mind overwhelmed by random signals. The sharpshooter bites down reflexively at Anna's behest, nearly severing his own tongue in the process. (Sharpshooter Hp -1, Pain) A brief mental order brings the Destroyer far enough forward to club the stunned sniper. [Melee 6 Vs Dodge 17+1-5] The proxy attack is clumsy, and the sniper is able to scramble out of the way despite his burning mind and leaden limbs.
    The sniper [Mobility 17+1-1] crawls out of the trench and throws himself away from the fight, sprinting away from the fight with a speed born of desperation.

[Destroyer Will 16 Vs Anna [P.Empathetics 11+1+1] The Destroyer may break free of its domination next round.

(Technocrat Sniper is fleeing)

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 61/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (78/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (7/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 64/105 (Linked 152/229, Regen 6, Threshold 69)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack, S2 (3), Mind Bar, shrouded

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 64/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine, 
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 8
Sharpshooter: 8
Sniper: 6
Destroyer: 6
Damien Smith: 10

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 55/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 9
Sharpshooter: 9
Sniper: 8
Destroyer: 7
Damien Smith: 12

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109
Stamina: 75/115
Armor: 29/90 (3/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10), Artemis Railgun (2/3E, 2/3A)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 2
Sharpshooter: 2
Sniper: Melee
Destroyer: Melee
Damien Smith: 3

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 70/135
Armor: 65/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (20/30)
Status: Fine,  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks.
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 7
Sharpshooter: 6
Sniper: 5
Destroyer: 4
Damien Smith: 9

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 55/70
Stamina: 23/70
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35A 70E)
Status: Fine,
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 9
Hickie: 8
Wigs: 2
Marshal Feuer: 7
Tyrin Laveros: 7
Anna Witheld: 8

Technocrat Sharpshooter
Health: 48/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 90/115
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Status: Fine, Pain (-2 to all actions unless soaked)
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 8
Hickie: 9
Wigs: 2
Marshal Feuer:6
Tyrin Laveros: 7
Anna Witheld: 8

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 69/77 (-8, 2)
Stamina: 21/75 (-8, 2)
Armor: 115/115
Weapon: Artemis Railgun (3/3A, 3/3E)
Status:  Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks. Stunned (2).
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 8
Hickie: 6
Wigs: Melee
Marshal Feuer: 5
Tyrin Laveros: 5
Anna Witheld: 6

Technocrat Destroyer
Health: 96/105
Stamina: 95/95
Armor: 115/150
Weapon: Sol Pulse Laser (50/100)
Status: Fine, Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks, Fighting Control
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 7
Hickie: 6
Wigs: Melee
Marshal Feuer: 4
Tyrin Laveros: 5
Anna Witheld: 5

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9835/tmq3.png)

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 42/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (7/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (2/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 25, 2013, 04:10:04 am

"...Fuck. I didn't actually think to ask Taric for authorization codes," Dom muttered to herself. That was just like her, to forget such a simple yet very important detail like that. "Emily, Ashley, either of you know any authorization codes to transmit? Especially for someone of Harlequin rank?" If they didn't, Dom would have to bluff her way past.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Tiruin on December 25, 2013, 07:42:33 am

"This is for Jenna and everyone else you cheesy, technocrat b-"

Loose that shot on that sharpshooter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on December 25, 2013, 10:40:31 am

"Wait, wait, wait! I'm on your side, see?" Damien shoots the fleeing Technocrat in the back with his Abassy. It's not like he has any use for cowards anyways. Besides, he'd been wanting to do that ever since he met these fools. The Unchained had just given him both the means to an end and an excuse to rid the universe of more fools. "Two birds with one stone, right?" The operative chuckled to himself.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Zako on December 25, 2013, 01:40:42 pm

((Ladies and Gentlemen... THE POWER OF EMPATHETICS!!! Wow... I really gotta get myself mindfire later on...))

'Got you, you little bastard. Let's see how you like a taste of that!' the collective Anna thought to themselves in satisfaction, before doing the sensible thing in the situation.

"Enemy psionic in the rear!" The linked psionics reported simultaneously to the Marshal before focusing back on the immediate challenge. It was time to mop these guys up, without ideally having to go into exhaustion, which meant that it was time to get nasty...

The Destroyer will throw aside his main weapon, quickly take off his helmet and commit suicide with his blade.

Wait for the neural feedback to weaken Damien further before hitting him with Shatter Mind! While waiting, use an Override on the fleeing sniper to make him misstep and fall flat on his face. Then use a level 4 Surge (no mod) on the trooper.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on December 26, 2013, 01:55:26 pm

James frowned, heavily. He didn't have much choice but to try and kill the guy, did he...? Well, he could try otherwise, maybe with a hit to the legs.
Punch the wight, Simone's Song included, in the legs.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 27, 2013, 12:37:00 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 25, 2013, 04:10:04 am

"...Fuck. I didn't actually think to ask Taric for authorization codes," Dom muttered to herself. That was just like her, to forget such a simple yet very important detail like that. "Emily, Ashley, either of you know any authorization codes to transmit? Especially for someone of Harlequin rank?" If they didn't, Dom would have to bluff her way past.

"There is a fifteen character code printed on the back of the Harlequin's ID that will call her rank and active status to their systems," Emily supplies immediately. "I do not know if that will be enough for what they require."

Quote from: Zako on December 25, 2013, 01:40:42 pm

((Ladies and Gentlemen... THE POWER OF EMPATHETICS!!! Wow... I really gotta get myself mindfire later on...))

((Indeed. It's good to have someone capable of delivering a demonstration.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 27, 2013, 01:35:33 am

"Oh, right. Thanks, Emily. You're a good one," Dom said warmly, before looking at her ID and reading the code. Once she knew it, she approached the coms and activated them. "Teras Station, this is Harlequin Aoibheann, ID {15 character code}. Report your situation immediately," Dom said, in her most 'I'm ready to kill someone' tone.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Tiruin on December 28, 2013, 12:19:30 am

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on December 25, 2013, 10:40:31 am

"Wait, wait, wait! I'm on your side, see?" Damien shoots the fleeing Technocrat in the back with his Abassy.

((Ahh the benefits of not having any real insignia on yourself but a chain of intangible command. Best idea I've seen yet. xD))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 28, 2013, 12:39:28 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 27, 2013, 01:35:33 am

"Oh, right. Thanks, Emily. You're a good one," Dom said warmly, before looking at her ID and reading the code. Once she knew it, she approached the coms and activated them. "Teras Station, this is Harlequin Aoibheann, ID {15 character code}. Report your situation immediately," Dom said, in her most 'I'm ready to kill someone' tone.

   A brief silence follows as the unseen man reviews your credentials, then there's a grunt from the other end of the line. It's difficult to tell whether the noise is satisfied or irritated. "We've been expecting somebody like you. We'll open the clamps on 3B, right next to us, so you can dock when ready. Engineers are breaking through the outer doors now, estimated ten minutes 'til they burn through."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 28, 2013, 01:08:57 am

"What part of 'report your situation immediately' did you not understand?" Dom asked in her iciest tone. "If I have to ask again, there will be consequences. Do you comprehend?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 28, 2013, 01:41:38 am

    [Intimidate 5 Vs ?] The man on the other end sighs. "Well, Harlequin, there's this big ass space station out here. Should see it on your left if you've got a window. One of our shrewd, magnanimous, and incredibly handsome overseers decided we should all be whisked off here to assess the situation and 'render all aid and services necessary' to Teras station. So, long story short, we arrive, force a dock open, and find the place under lockdown. Now, considering that the powers decided send my squad in with full kit to 'render all aid', and further considering that a frosty Harlequin just showed up with a burr in her panties, I'm starting to think I'm actually the least qualified person here to 'report the situation'."
   There's an edge to the man's voice now. He still sounds tired, but anger is starting to seep through. "But, considering that you are a mighty Harlequin and I'm just a poor grunt, here's your report: This station is locked tighter than a quartermaster's cabinets, nobody seems to be home, and there seems to have been an incident in the Hotlabs. Power is on, but the system is locked out. Of course, you already know most of this, so how about you do both of us a hand and tell me why we've really been sent here. I don't know if I can 'comprehend' all the reasons why the Technocracy keeps running, but, based on personal experience, my men do best when we're told what we're supposed to be shooting at." The speaker's tone suddenly shifts, trading its angry tone for one of deadpan neutrality.  "A little bit of info goes a long way in reducing friendly fire situations."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 28, 2013, 01:49:08 am

Dom decided to throw the guy a bone. Even if she had to act like a total bitch she could make a few concessions in the interest of not being shot in the back. "I know nothing of the hotlabs - only that there is a situation. I was sent here to oversee a transfer of test subjects, but was delayed en route. I am as in the dark about what happened here as you are. I believed you were station personnel and could explain." She sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Very well. I'll work alongside your men until we can properly assess the situation and see what must be done. Who am I addressing?"

Talking all fancy-pants like that was starting to get on her nerves, but she had to keep it up. Her boss's boss had been like that, so she figured anyone with a bit of authority sounded like a pompous douchebag.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 28, 2013, 02:06:04 am

   "Huh," the man on the other end mutters. "Then I suppose we're both up shit creek. Name is Nathan Moore, First Lieutenant, Hazardous Recon platoon one-aught-seven. If we happen to run across the people you're looking for, you're welcome to take them. Might be a bit problematic for you to just reach in and take 'em though. You have any other soldiers under you?"
 
   You're sure that a Harlequin outranks a first lieutenant by a lot, but he seems to addressing you as though you were an equal. Lack of respect for authority is an odd trait in a Technocrat officer.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 28, 2013, 02:22:06 am

Dom decided not to answer that question directly. "I suppose they thought sending me was quite enough for the previous situation. This new information about the hotlabs, however..." She trailed off. She didn't like going in there blind, and probably alone. She didn't know if Ashley and Harry would want to get involved. If they did, well, their help would not be unwelcome... but she wouldn't be surprised if they decided to steal a shuttle of their own once on-board.

"Keep in mind, Lieutenant Moore, that I outrank you. You know your men better than I do and so I'll leave their command to you and work with your unit, but I'm going to follow my own lead and if I ask you or your people to do something I expect it to be done with no questions." She hated saying it, but a role was a role. "I'll try my best to keep you and your men alive. I'm not in the habit of throwing away assets and resources carelessly. And while we're on this subject and waiting for my ship to dock, can you tell me about the men under your command? I would like to know the people I'll be working alongside."

Dom crossed her fingers. Hopefully she had hit the right combination of bitchy and reliable to convince this guy she was someone to take seriously.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 28, 2013, 02:44:45 am

  [Gather information 16+1] Moore grunts again. "Duly noted. I have four squads, ten men each. Two infantry, one engineering, one scientific and medical. Infantry squads are standard, two fireteams in each squad. Leanashe assault rifles for riflemen, Surma's for the designated gunners. Engineering squad is opped for non-combatant rolls, but they've all got shotguns. Science and medical team are white collar, not much use in a fight, but they aren't going to get put in one if I can help it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 28, 2013, 03:03:20 am

Dom nodded before realizing the man couldn't see her over the radio. "Noted. I'm docking now. We'll speak again in person." Dom deactivated the com system and addressed Emily next. "Emily, take us in to 3B, please." Now all that was left was waiting to move out...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Gamerlord on December 28, 2013, 03:04:56 am

((Hey Draig, did I put up a sheet? I can't find myself on the waitlist and for the life of me I cannot recall if I actually made the sheet.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: wolfchild on December 28, 2013, 03:41:33 pm

Ashley sighs in relief good they bought it

"although walking into the situation that seems to exist there is going to make this harder"

Prepare to dock

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 28, 2013, 03:52:43 pm

Dom looked over at Ashley. "So... you're coming with? If so, remember to call me Ayleen while we're here and not Dom. Things might get pretty tense if my cover is blown." She rubbed at the side of her nose. "Uh, anyway... want me to keep calling you guys by your names, or make something up, or what?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on December 31, 2013, 05:14:56 pm

((Ookay. Well, I think we've waited long enough for Wolfchild to say something, so we're going to move right along. Turn is going to be later if it's going to be today at all, so here's something shiny to look at until then.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img7/121/s6oq.png)(http://imageshack.us/a/img571/7286/60ei.png)

))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on December 31, 2013, 07:47:44 pm

The lower example there would be in line with James' luck, yes.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Nunzillor on December 31, 2013, 09:48:21 pm

Cool.  What did you write it in?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on January 01, 2014, 02:16:42 am

Quote from: Nunzillor on December 31, 2013, 09:48:21 pm

Cool.  What did you write it in?

Visual Basic for Applications. Not a glamorous language, but I'm not actually good enough with anything else to generate a program with sufficient reliability. VBA I've played with for long enough to get it mostly right after a thorough debugging.

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 31, 2013, 07:47:44 pm

The lower example there would be in line with James' luck, yes.

You are actually stunningly hard to kill with ranged weapons when the attacker is within 10RI, and still quite difficult to deal with beyond that range. I used you to stress test a couple things, and, from a full proverbial tank, it took ten troopers each firing a five round burst from a Jormungandr assault rifle simultaneously to bring you down.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Taricus on January 01, 2014, 02:53:15 am

...Holy shit. James' actions may seem thick-headed at times, but having that convert into near invulnerability? Damn

Though you don't need that many bullets to incapacitate someone psychologically :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Powder Miner on January 01, 2014, 10:17:18 am

Excellent, that'll compensate for my tactical incompetence IC and OOC!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Disease of the Mind
Post by: Draignean on January 03, 2014, 02:04:07 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on December 26, 2013, 01:55:26 pm

James frowned, heavily. He didn't have much choice but to try and kill the guy, did he...? Well, he could try otherwise, maybe with a hit to the legs.
Punch the wight, Simone's Song included, in the legs.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 82+0-1 = 81

Technocrat Wight: 68+26(+72)-4 = 162 (Forced last due to prone)

   You lunge, jabbing down for a quick strike on the Technocrat's legs. [Melee 5+1-2 Vs Dodge 2+1+4-4] [E.S 22, Triggered] [Brawl 20+1+5] Your fist smashes into the Wight's leg, metal knuckles crushing flesh even before the punchgun triggers. (Wight Armor -3, HP -55*1.1 = 60,  1 negated) [Wight Soak 22+1] Incredibly, though flesh is torn and blood flows freely, the Wight's leg appears to still be functional. It begin to stand, and, if it wasn't trying to kill you, the act of endurance would have been heroic.
   The Wight slashes at you before it's even finished standing, [Melee 9+1+4, 18+1+4 Vs Dodge 14, 3] [Luck 4] [Brawl 1, 19] and the first blade seems to be deflected a hair before it cuts into your face. (Shield -8) The second blade, however, drives into your ribs. (Shield -7, Armor -5, HP -26 1 negated)

(Wight Charge -45)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 29/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (33/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: New Hensfield.

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

**Technocrat Wight**
Health: 114/175
Charge: 80/175
Armor: 14/100
Weapon: Duelist Implants
Status: Prone, Spider Implants Active (+4, Third Round)
Range: Melee

---

Anna and Tyrin

Quote from: Tiruin on December 25, 2013, 07:42:33 am

"This is for Jenna and everyone else you cheesy, technocrat b-"

Loose that shot on that sharpshooter.

Quote from: Zako on December 25, 2013, 01:40:42 pm

'Got you, you little bastard. Let's see how you like a taste of that!' the collective Anna thought to themselves in satisfaction, before doing the sensible thing in the situation.

"Enemy psionic in the rear!" The linked psionics reported simultaneously to the Marshal before focusing back on the immediate challenge. It was time to mop these guys up, without ideally having to go into exhaustion, which meant that it was time to get nasty...

The Destroyer will throw aside his main weapon, quickly take off his helmet and commit suicide with his blade.

Wait for the neural feedback to weaken Damien further before hitting him with Shatter Mind! While waiting, use an Override on the fleeing sniper to make him misstep and fall flat on his face. Then use a level 4 Surge (no mod) on the trooper.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna: 56+6-1= 61 (Locked with Smith)
Tyrin: 44+3-3= 44

Marshal Feuer: 59+6-3= 62
Unchained Kineticist: 96+3-3= 96
Unchained Psionic 1: --+6-2= -- (Linked to Anna)
Unchained Psionic 2: --+6-2=  -- (Linked to Anna)

Technocrat Destroyer: 72+3-6= 69
Technocrat Sniper: 34+15-4= 45
Technocrat Sharpshooter: 21+6-3= 24
Technocrat Trooper 2: 89+3-3= 89

Damien Smith: 65+3-9= 59

   The kineticist turns his borrowed gun on the fleeing sniper, [quickshot 3-1] missing wildly with the new weapon.
   The trooper recovers from his surprise enough to give action to the few brief instructions that basic training gave him to handle this situation; Point your gun at the enemy, switch to full-auto, then pull the trigger and pray. [Fire Control 21+1+1 (-2 for wigs and Feuer), 48% of rounds hit (42% for Wigs and Feur), 12 rounds hit the destroyer, 6 rounds hit Wigs, 3 rounds hit Feuer] The trooper's aim is good, and rounds slam into the enslaved Destroyer, Wigs, and even the Marshal. (Destroyer Armor -5, -4, -11, -2, -11, -4, -8, -2, -4, -4, -5, -8.  60 negated) [Wigs I.S 61, no shield] (Wigs Armor -9, -6, -4, -3, -2, -2. HP -4, -1, -3, -9, -11, -12.   12 Negated) [Feuer I.S 96, no shield] (Armor -4, -6, -12. 12 Negated)  Bullets scar the Destroyer's heavy armor, but fail to penetrate the reinforced ceramic and steel. Wigs, however, is a far softer target. Bullets tear through his already weakened armor, bringing him bloodily to the ground. He's not dead yet, but he's getting there. Feuer takes a couple rounds, but the battered armor he's wearing absorbs the punishment.
    The Destroyer struggles with his own body [Will 13 Vs Anna P.Empathetics 2+1+1], and manages to successfully wrest control of his mind away from Anna's collective will.
    The Marshal drops the disruptive field that he's been maintaining, and throws his energy into a psionic attack. [Razor Bloom 18-4+2] [Control 1, +35% cost] [A.K 18+2] (Feuer Stamina -33) A bloom of psionic energy erupts from the Technocrat sharpshooter, tearing into both the destroyer and the trooper. (Destroyer Armor -5, Hp -41. 1 negated) (Sharpshooter Armor -9, HP -34. 2 negated) (Trooper 2 Armor -9, HP -45. 2 negated) Fine wires of psionic energy blaze as they burn through armor and cut flesh, sending the three effected Technocrats staggering away from the origin.
    Faced with a rather untenable situation, Damien changes tack. He raises his pistol, points it at the fleeing sniper's back, and pulls the trigger. [Quickshot 12] The soldier staggers as heavy slug smashes into his armor, but keeps going. (Sniper Armor -23, HP -7, 5 Negated)  [Diplomacy 14+2+1] Feuer locks eyes with Damien, and gives a very bare nod. It's not a friendly nod, but it acknowledges that Damien just shot a Technocrat soldier.
   The threefold Anna, however, is in somewhat less of a live and let live mood. [Shatter Mind 22+1+1+2, Mindbar Penetrated][Control  8+1] (-16 Stamina) (Damien Will -5) She tears through Damien's psychic barriers and attacks his mind, crippling his psionic ability and clouding his will with a single massive surge of energy. [Override  17+1+1-2] [Control 1, Cost +35%] (-14 Stamina) [Sniper Mobility 18+1-3] The sniper's legs jerk, but the soldier keeps his feet and keeps running. [Surge 22+1+1, Two effects, Woozy, Woozy] [Control 5+1, +10%)] (-20 Stamina) The trooper reels from the attack, the empathetic surge tearing his already tired mind apart. (Trooper Health -8, Stamina -8)
   The Technocrat Sniper [Morale 7] keeps running, [Mobility 16+1-3] making good time despite his mental injuries.
   Tyrin pulls the trigger, [Marksman 20+1] striking the Sharpshooter dead in the chest. (Sharpshooter Armor -16, HP -20. 4 Negated. dead) The soldier's armor explodes where the beam strikes, plating turning to plasma in an instant and burning a hole through the sharpshooter's chest.

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 61/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (6/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 64/105 (Linked 108/229, Regen 6, Threshold 69)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack, S2 (2), Mind Bar

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 64/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine, 
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 8
Sharpshooter: 8
Sniper: 16
Destroyer: 6
Damien Smith: 10

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 55/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 9
Sharpshooter: 9
Sniper: 17
Destroyer: 7
Damien Smith: 12

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 17/109
Stamina: 75/115
Armor: 3/90 (0/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10), Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 2
Sharpshooter: 2
Sniper: 11RI
Destroyer: Melee
Damien Smith: 3

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 37/135
Armor: 43/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (20/30)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 7
Sharpshooter: 6
Sniper: 15
Destroyer: 4
Damien Smith: 9

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Trooper 2
Health: 7/70 (-8, 1)
Stamina: 15/70 (-8,1)
Armor: 81/115
Weapon: Jormungandr Assault Rifle (10A 70E)
Status: Fine,
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 9
Hickie: 8
Wigs: 2
Marshal Feuer: 7
Tyrin Laveros: 7
Anna Witheld: 8

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 54/77 (-8, 1)
Stamina: 13/75 (-8, 1)
Armor: 91/115
Weapon: Manticore Pistol
Status:  Stunned (1).
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 17
Hickie: 16
Wigs: 11
Marshal Feuer: 15
Tyrin Laveros: 15
Anna Witheld: 16

Technocrat Destroyer
Health: 55/105
Stamina: 95/95
Armor: 42/150
Weapon: Sol Pulse Laser (50/100)
Status: Fine, Light Cover, -2 to incoming attacks,
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 7
Hickie: 6
Wigs: Melee
Marshal Feuer: 4
Tyrin Laveros: 5
Anna Witheld: 5

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5396/vo7v.png)

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 42/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (7/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (2/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar, ShatterMind (Will -5)

   
---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on December 28, 2013, 03:03:20 am

Dom nodded before realizing the man couldn't see her over the radio. "Noted. I'm docking now. We'll speak again in person." Dom deactivated the com system and addressed Emily next. "Emily, take us in to 3B, please." Now all that was left was waiting to move out...

    Your shuttle docks with Teras station half a minute after your conversation with Moore ends. You wait by the shuttle doors as the locks cycle, Alonso and Basilio flanking you. A first impression of strength is a good thing, particularly if the odds are as stacked against you as Moore described.
    The shuttle doors open automatically when the pressure between your shuttle and Teras station normalizes, revealing the retractable bridge that links the two. You step forwards calmly and carefully, trying to keep your false face serene in spite of the fact that the only thing separating you from hard vacuum can be detached and breached without warning.
    The door at the other end of the bridge opens for you as you approach, letting you step through into the receiving bay. It’s a large room, designed to run cargo and personnel for five docking ports. It's pretty busy right now.  A half-dozen soldiers appear to be working with scientists to set up a field medical station in the center of the bay. More are setting up barricades and firing positions, all turned to face a group of engineers that are cutting through a pair of blast doors in the opposite wall. More individuals come and go in a steady stream from the pair of docking ports that service Moore’s ship. A number of soldiers look at you as you enter, but they go back to their work after one glance. You’re a Harlequin, and they’ve been told you were coming.
     A short man, barely your own height, detaches from the group setting up the medical equipment and strides toward you. He’s not wearing his helmet, but there are bars of rank on the shoulder plates of his armor. This is the Lieutenant, but he’s not exactly what you expected. He’s mostly bald, and the half tonsure of hair he has left is mostly gray. Has a sharp nose, a bony face, and appears to have only one eyebrow. A heavy knot of scar tissue where the missing hair should be suggests the condition is permanent. If it were not for his eyes, he would have looked comical. He has eyes the color of ice, and they look at you just as warmly. He is the smallest man in the room, and, with exception of a few of the scientists, the oldest, but his eyes leave no doubt of his command.
     “Harlequin Ayveen, welcome to Teras station,” he says as he approaches your dock. “I am Lieutenant Nathan Moore.” There isn’t any insolence in the man’s tone, but there isn’t any great respect either. Despite the fact that you outrank him, he’s treating you as though he were your equal. “Engineers are almost through the door, and medical will have triage facilities set up shortly thereafter. Fortifications are being prepared as a precautionary measure. Now that those details are out of the way, I can introduce you to my officers. Unless, of course, you have something you want to add to your earlier statements regarding this mission,” he adds pointedly.
     You notice that he pays very little attention to the Immortals. Evidently he’s seen soldiers like them before, and he isn’t afraid of them. You don’t know if that speaks for his bravery, skill, or stupidity.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule

   

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on December 28, 2013, 03:41:33 pm

Ashley sighs in relief good they bought it

"although walking into the situation that seems to exist there is going to make this harder"

Prepare to dock

     You wait for the shuttle to dock, and then you sit tight inside. In some ways a problem on board the station makes your life easier, but if the trooper numbers that the Lieutenant relayed to Dominique are accurate, it also means that there’s a force out there that’s quite capable of tearing Harry and yourself apart. You need a plan… Dominique may have been given a cover to get her through the Technocrats, but you have no such luxury. Your hair and eyes already mark you as deviant, and that’s a very bad thing in this crowd.
    Dominique leaves the shuttle with her Immortals, leaving you and Harry as the sole occupants of the shuttle. In your favor, you have a shuttle, Dom’s makeup kit, Harry, and a vast quantity of booze. Against you there is a full platoon of Technocrats, and a station full of unknown something that may or may not have killed everyone aboard.
    The booze may be an important part of this plan.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 03, 2014, 02:25:18 pm

Mindbar is currently undergoing rule changes. The short version is that it now adjust the rollover number necessary to succeed on an empathetic attack based on the defender's skill with empathetics, willpower, and current stamina.

Marksman and aiming will be tweaked soon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Gamerlord on January 04, 2014, 03:05:03 am

((I'm seeing that there's still an open spot, when will the player for it be chosen? At the end of this mission? At the end of the chapter? Just curious.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Xanmyral on January 04, 2014, 03:23:45 am

[From what I remember, it's a 'only if needed' slot. So if people are in a bad position, someone will get picked and sent to bail them out. He should probably add that clause by the empty slot really.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Gamerlord on January 04, 2014, 03:30:41 am

((Ah, awesome. OI YOU PLAYERS. FUCK UP AND FALL INTO DEEP SHIT SO ONE OF US WAITLISTERS CAN PLAY!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 04, 2014, 08:14:00 am

((Ouch! Shatter Mind is NASTY. That just put Damien's psionics out of the fight in one go, right through his mindbar. Daaaaaamnnnn...

Also, dat roll. :o))

"The heavy is loose! Finish him quickly! Tyrin, if you're going to do something special, NOW is the time!" The collective Anna shouted as they prepared one final barrage of attacks. Hopefully this would be the last needed, as they were reaching their limits.

Use Control on the Destroyer and force him to drop his weapon, followed up by Energy Draining some of the surrounding fires with -4 for brakes and unleashing the stored power into a Surge on the Destroyer, no matter if he's under control or not. If I cannot get at least level 3 with the stored energy, supply enough to make up for the cost from my own personal stamina.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 04, 2014, 11:24:33 am

Quote from: Xanmyral on January 04, 2014, 03:23:45 am

[From what I remember, it's a 'only if needed' slot. So if people are in a bad position, someone will get picked and sent to bail them out. He should probably add that clause by the empty slot really.]

((Or if I have special plans for it. Or if I see a character I REALLY like. Or I decide that I need to give Serious a partner more responsive than Wolf. Or it helps me keep things moving. Or or or or or.

It may come into play soon.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 04, 2014, 12:18:16 pm

Dom quickly glanced over the man's face and took it in. Huh. Looks like a veteran. Must be used to Immortals or something, didn't even flinch when he saw 'em. Jesus. I wonder if Harlequins have like personality quirks or something to set them apart from everyone else, and if I could use that to explain why I'm running with two of these things. She felt endlessly out of her depth. "These are my personal guard, Alonso and Basilio." She pointed them out with a thumb over her shoulder. "Now that you've met my soldiers, it is time to meet yours. And a question. What are you expecting on the other side of this door?" Dom indicated the one the engineers were working on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 05, 2014, 12:40:43 am

   Moore grimaces, motioning you to follow him. "I don't know what we're going to find on the other side. We almost never do, not our job." He hands you a pad with a map on display without slowing. "This is what we should find. But, since we had to turn off the Hotlab alarms when we got here, I think it's a bit more complex than that. Pathogen alerts haven't been activated, so we shouldn't be killed by airborne contaminants as soon we crack the doors. At least, that's what the whitecoats say." Moore shrugs and stops beside the barricades his troops are assembling. The soldiers stop and salute as you approach. "Sergeant White," Moore says, pointing out a tall woman with a drill in one hand and a pintle mount in the other. "My second in command. Six years service as a trooper in Sol, transferred to HazRec three years ago for creative thinking in the field."
    In response to Moore's last remark a smile flickers on the Sergeant's face, disappearing before you're sure it's there. [Failed Roll Not Shown] White greets you respectfully, but Moore orders work on the barricade to resume before she says anything more.
    "White is good leader," Moore says to you in a hard, quiet voice as soon as you pass the barricades. "She's earned her posting ten times over, despite her service record. If the academy had let her continue, she'd have my job by now. Anyway, up here is my senior engineer, Argyle," Moore adds in more normal tone, pointing to one of the engineers that are actively cutting through the blast doors. "Don't bother trying to get his attention, he's working. Used to be maintenance, but that was a long time ago. You'll have to take his respects as given, Harlequin, he's still rough around the edges." Moore's collar chirps just as he finishes, and he motions for you to wait a moment. "Speak of the devil... Argyle, Report."
    [Observation 19] The radio is faint, and particularly difficult to hear over the sound of engineers, but you manage to make out most of what's being said to the Lieutenant. "Almost through, Sir. Should be another half minute. Whoever sealed this door never intended for it to be opened ever again... Tell me you got the bloody 'Quin to tell us what's actually going on here. I don't like tearing down walls when I don't know why they were put up in the first place."
    Moore nods. "Just let me know when the cut is finished. The Harlequin has arrived, so we're ready to proceed when you are."
    The sound of cutting hiccups for a second when Moore mentions that you're here. "She's bloody here? Did she hear me? God, am-"
    The faint sound of Argyle's voice cuts out as Moore closes the channel. "We're almost through," Moore relays to you calmly, "and Argyle sends regrets that he can't greet you formally. Now, this way. One last member of my team to meet," Moore explains as he walks over to the makeshift triage center. The soldiers helping the scientists stop and salute as they did at the barricades, but most of the scientists just give Moore a deferential nod before continuing their work.
   One of the them, a hulking man with the sword and loop of the Technocracy picked out in gold on his labcoat, approaches. "Harlequin Ayveen, it is a pleasure and honor to be working with you in the field. I heard about what you did at the Redfall trials, your devotion to justice is humbling." [Detect Lie Hidden] Oddly, considering that the rest of Moore's crew seems to pay you the bare minimum of deference, the man seems genuine in his praise and respect.
   Moore frowns. "This is Dr. William Fennec, a new addition to my team, but already my chief whitecoat."
   Fennec's jaw clenches when Moore calls him a whitecoat, but shows no other reaction. "I'm glad to be of service to the Technocracy. Speaking of which, I had this taken out of storage when I head you were approaching," William says, handing you a helmet mic. "If you need assistance, my team and I are always willing. Now, I must apologize, Harlequin, but I have to return to my labors. I wish you luck."
   "He is... eager to please," Moore says with the trace of growl when Dr. Fennec returns to work. "As far as whitecoats go, he's not bad. Smart, sharp, and not that much of schemer."

   The lieutenant might have said more, but one of the engineers working on the door stands and gives him a thumbs-up. "Well, we're ready to breach," Moore says, a hint of eagerness entering his normally tired voice. "Any further questions or concerns?"

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8132/5ba6.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 05, 2014, 01:00:28 am

((

Quote [Marksman 20+1]

:D Yay!))

"Got it, Anna!" Tyrin replied as his thoughts comprehended her words--whether aural or not--and shifted his grip, adjusting the Broadbeam onto the Destroyer. "Wigs, down!"

Fire at the Destroyer--cautiously targeting the area away from Wigs, preferring a near miss instead of a sure hit that may cause collateral damage.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 05, 2014, 01:50:15 am

"Thank you, Dr. Fennec." Dom put the mic in its place as she thought the situation over, keeping her words and tone carefully neutral to avoid indicating whether she meant the compliments or the microphone. ...What the fuck did 'I' even do at Redfall? Jesus. This guy. I might be able to use him, if I work this angle carefully and avoid answering any questions. Shit. I'm already way in over my head and we haven't even opened the doors yet. I'm just fucking grunt maintenance, I don't know how to manipulate people... no, gotta keep it together, Dom. Dude's probably already suspicious. I let it slip now and I'm dead. Alonso and Basilio may be helpful, but they sure as shit don't have anything on several trained fire teams. I sure don't, even with my advantages. I mean... maybe the three of us could take them all. With the element of surprise, a lot of explosives in key areas, and a good bottleneck or something.

And this Argyle dude? Should I give him like a cold glare or something to let him know I heard him, or should I just play it off like I didn't? I mean... fuck. Do I want him wary or thinking everything's cool as long as he doesn't talk shit where I can hear him? If this is what Sizier has to think about all the time, and Smith back when he led us... I don't envy them at all. For now, she would have to say something. "I'll take your word on your team. Obviously you trust them enough to watch your back and we have more important things to think about right now." She looked at the door.

"I'll take point with my bodyguards. I suggest we clear the area leading up to the hub by the book - clear it room by room and ensure each area is secure. Once this area is safe, we'll discuss the next step." God, she wanted to just get to Jeffrey as soon as possible and see if he was OK. It was so hard to keep herself in check right now, to not suggest they split up at the earliest possible opportunity so she could go look for him. She had to play the role, and she thought the Harlequin she was portraying would care more about securing the facility than ensuring the safety of disposable test subjects. Even if it was tearing her up inside.

"Your thoughts?" she asked, checking her shotgun over to make sure it was combat ready. Just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 06, 2014, 12:23:25 am

Wolf has been sent their usual PM, and I know what Powder is doing.

The recipient of the 6th spot has been selected. Probably.

EDIT: Because I forgot to tag this spoiler onto Dom's last free dialogue.

Spoiler: Whitecoat (click to show/hide)

Whitecoat, slang noun
Meaning: Scientist, researcher, highly educated individual.
Usage: Only a whitecoat could understand this!

Whitecoat is informal slang for all forms of scientist. Derived from the traditional labcoat, the term is popular in lower-middle class and below. In general, the term is not used in front of the individual being referenced, as most Technocrats find the term somewhat offensive. To them, it is akin to calling an Edimmu battle rifle with custom rails and a reflex scope a 'thunderstick'. A crude and rather lacking term to say the least.
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 06, 2014, 09:15:25 am

Damien raises an eyebrow at the fact that the Sniper is still running. He can't truly blame the man, but still. Faced with seemingly unbeatable odds from a foe expected to be weak? It's not really surprising that the man ran. Damien, however, knows that no matter what the odds are, he will never run. Never surrender. Never compromise. Not even in the face of Armageddon. He holsters his Abassy and instead takes out his Ichneumon instead, planning to shoot the sniper yet again. Right before he was able to fire, something tore into his mind and started to rip and tear. Growling, he managed to raise the rifle yet again and fire before succumbing, briefly, to the pain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Powder Miner on January 06, 2014, 01:58:39 pm

Ow, ow, OW! That blade had gone right between his ribs, and it hurt like Hell. Somehow, the thing had got up even after he crunched its leg, but he still needed to get it to stop moving. James furiously racked his brain, given that this was a true life-or-death situation. Thankfully, an idea came to his head! After all, the thing had tried to immobilize him earlier, with the web grenades.
He maybe could just kinda... psionically... reach out, if that was the right term. And then he could take those web grenades that it still had and use them on the synthetic itself!
Use telekinesis to activate all of the grenades the Wight has, while they're on its belt. Then, run to a good distance to avoid getting caught in anything.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: wolfchild on January 07, 2014, 03:20:48 am

It's a long shot but I have to try something

Pretend I belong, act like I have nothing to hide, stroll down the halls etc.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 08, 2014, 12:06:37 pm

Quote from: Zako on January 04, 2014, 08:14:00 am

((Ouch! Shatter Mind is NASTY. That just put Damien's psionics out of the fight in one go, right through his mindbar. Daaaaaamnnnn...

Also, dat roll. :o))

"The heavy is loose! Finish him quickly! Tyrin, if you're going to do something special, NOW is the time!" The collective Anna shouted as they prepared one final barrage of attacks. Hopefully this would be the last needed, as they were reaching their limits.

Use Control on the Destroyer and force him to drop his weapon, followed up by Energy Draining some of the surrounding fires with -4 for brakes and unleashing the stored power into a Surge on the Destroyer, no matter if he's under control or not. If I cannot get at least level 3 with the stored energy, supply enough to make up for the cost from my own personal stamina.

[I'll be honest, I'm not really even sure what I have. I think I have some in both passives, but I'm not sure :P]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 10, 2014, 11:08:29 am

bump?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 10, 2014, 09:53:14 pm

Draignean takes his time and is generally busy due to RL stuffs. We don't mind, however--it's the journey that counts. :)
He's an inspiration on why I'm still continuing my RTD.
Also this won't die unless he says so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 11, 2014, 01:10:28 am

Yeah, pretty much. Draignean's worth the wait, though.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Nunzillor on January 11, 2014, 02:18:45 am

True that.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 11, 2014, 08:48:47 pm

This emotion I feel, it is not unlike pride and guilt doing the lambada in a canoe. I MUST WRITE A TURN NOW!

Err, anyway. Any of the long time readers of this thread know how unstable I get when I have a fever, so I don't know how much will get done. I am writing, but my classes start again on Monday (coincidentally, the same day I'm enrolling) and I've come down with the same illness that has taken down half of Oklahoma.

EDIT: Finished the basic write-up. Need to spit, polish, make maps, assassinate the president of Chile, and update the status blocks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 12, 2014, 10:04:36 am

Can I have some of your feels? I need them. :)
^{Go turn, go!}

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 13, 2014, 11:19:58 pm

Sorry for the delay, just got enrolled in most of my classes. I would have been here earlier, but I also had to recover from the minor aneurism I got from seeing the 250$ price tag on my dynamics textbook. IT IS PAPER AND INK, WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU BASTARDS?!

In other, better, news: My fever broke last night, and I'm finishing everything now. The turn will be out tonight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 14, 2014, 12:30:04 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 05, 2014, 01:50:15 am

"Your thoughts?" she asked, checking her shotgun over to make sure it was combat ready. Just in case.

  [Diplomacy 14] "I think this going to go sideways on us all," Moore mutters, slotting his helmet in his place and tapping his mic. "Sergeant White, keep this door secure. Detain anyone that comes through that isn't one of ours, and blow them to hell if they don't comply. Argyle, pick one engineer to come with my team. Fennec, lend us a doc and whitecoat, keep everyone else here to man the triage station." The lieutenant's voice sounds odd, doubled as you hear it from both Moore and the mic that William gave you. "Blow the door when ready."
   The line of soldiers behind the makeshift barricade hardens, each one locking into a firing position. The engineers retreat from the door, and at a signal from Argyle, a series of charges detonate on the already cut door. A five foot wide by six feet tall rectangle of blast door makes a noise like a struck gong as it bonces backwards, and a curiously muffled thump as it topples.
   There's a long pause as the smoke clears, but no vile monstrosity erupts from the door. "All clear for you to breach sir," Sergeant White radios over. "Other side looks.... unusual, but not hostile."
    Moore motions you to take point as you suggested, and you quickly see why White termed the hall on the other side "unusual". Everything, from the floor to the ceiling, is covered in some bluish white substance. It's slightly shiny, like wax, and is present in a thin enough coat that it's translucent. Odder still, it appears to be glowing faintly. Cautiously, you step onto the wax. Your footfall feels soft, and a faint ring of light ripples away from your foot, fading as travels. [Intuition 10] It's definitely reacting to you, but you're not exactly certain what that means. Alonso and Basilio move in behind you, as impassive as they always are.
    Moore grunts when you move forward far enough to let his squad inside. "Well, you can't say the Technocracy doesn't send us to the most interesting places. Fennec, get a sample of this stuff and run it, fast. I want to know if it could be our problem, and if so I want to know how to get rid of it." The lieutenant taps his mic again, changing channels to include only the local group. "Alright, Harlequin has the lead, and she wants this done by the numbers. Clear those lifts first, and magbolt any door that you don't think we're going to need again soon. If there's any way for something to get behind us without our knowing, I want it shut tight before we move on. Get to work."
  Luckily, the squads seem to be well versed in clearing a room "by the numbers" even if you aren't. The group with Moore breaks into two parties, and you split up to clear and lock the cargo lifts. It's quick work when you have this many people working together, though no less strange. Most of the doors seem have failed to shut completely, and in most instances the engineer is unable to convince them to fully overcome that failing. Thankfully, the magbolts they're using are substantially more sophisticated than the antiquated ones you used to use in maintenance, and are able to lock the door in place even if it gaps a couple inches at the seam. Every room you look into is completely coated in the waxy substance, the lifts frozen and silent. [Observation 11+1] You note that, while ripples of light are generated by every impact the wax receives, it never takes a print from the soldier's boots.
   "Well this is pretty as a winter fucking wonderland, but I need some answers," Moore growls after locking up the last of the lifts. "We're about ready to head through the checkpoint scanner, Fennec, what do have for me on that sample?"
    "I need more time for a full analysis, but I don't think the material covering the interiors is the problem. A symptom maybe, but not the problem. It's inorganic itself, though it may be an organic byproduct, it's difficult to say.  It has a few properties in common with impact gel, notably it is capable of transforming kinetic energy into radiation on a visible wavelength. It does not, however, grow. It spreads out into the thinnest sheet possible when placed on a surface, but it doesn't actually generate more of itself. Oh, and don't eat it. The material is highly toxic when ingested."
    "Thanks, some of the boys were just about to start making sandwiches out of the strange glowing crap they scraped off the walls of a dead space station, I'll put a stop to that. Do you have a way to get rid of it? It seems to be interfering with the door systems, and probably everything else as well."
   "No, sir. It's resistant to every solvent I've thrown at it. Best we can do is move and redistribute for now."
   Moore growls again. "Find something, and keep me posted on any new developments," Moore says before closing the channel and pounding the door release to the checkpoint scanner. For once, it works properly, opening fully if haltingly.
   On the other side, past the narrow scanning corridor meant to detect prohibited materials carried on an individual, is a man. He's kneeling, making traces of light in the wax with his fingers, talking to himself as he moves. [P.Kinetics 17+1] You shouldn't have been able to hear him at that distance, but you can. His mutters are faint but discernible. _{"Hungry, so hungry. Won't let me eat, too weak to eat. So hungry... so hungry..."}
   Something about the man strikes you as very wrong, like the itch you used to get when you knew a suckerpunch was coming from behind.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule

   

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img34/1136/42jh.png)

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on January 07, 2014, 03:20:48 am

It's a long shot but I have to try something

Pretend I belong, act like I have nothing to hide, stroll down the halls etc.

   [Lie 7+1][Diplomacy 19] You walk out of the shuttle, into the middle of the receiving bay, and are immediately noticed. Bright violet isn't the best hair color for avoiding suspicion, and nonchalance only gets you so far. There a lot of soldiers here, and every one of them appears to be on high alert. The fact that you emerged from Dominique's shuttle keeps them from filling you with holes right off the bat, and the way you carry yourself tells them that you aren't an intruder, but you don't look like you completely belong either. 
   You make it to the middle of the room before one of the soldiers manning the barricade approaches you. She's tall, maybe even a little taller than you, and her expression is a mixture of concealed confusion and irritation. "The Harlequin did not inform us of additional passengers. This is a secure area, and I don't know who you are. You'll have to forgive my impertinence, but I have to ask for your identification."

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

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James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 06, 2014, 01:58:39 pm

Ow, ow, OW! That blade had gone right between his ribs, and it hurt like Hell. Somehow, the thing had got up even after he crunched its leg, but he still needed to get it to stop moving. James furiously racked his brain, given that this was a true life-or-death situation. Thankfully, an idea came to his head! After all, the thing had tried to immobilize him earlier, with the web grenades.
He maybe could just kinda... psionically... reach out, if that was the right term. And then he could take those web grenades that it still had and use them on the synthetic itself!
Use telekinesis to activate all of the grenades the Wight has, while they're on its belt. Then, run to a good distance to avoid getting caught in anything.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

James Evan: 68+0-1 = 67

Technocrat Wight: 19+26-4 = 41

  [Telekinesis 12] [Control 22, cost -50%]  (-3 stamina) You will a hand of psionic energy into existence, a much weaker force than the projectiles you first lashed out with. [Melee 17+1 Vs Dexterity 3+1] Sometimes, however, less is more. You grab all three of the grenades still attached to the Synthetic, and twist.  [Dodge 11] You hurl yourself away from the three suddenly live grenades, but your reaction is a split second too late. You gain distance, but no guarantee of safety.
  [Wight Soak 20-4, 6-4] [James Soak 17, 21] The webbing grenade explodes in a sticky tangle, covering the left side of the cybernetic in rapidly hardening gunk. It never had the time to spread out into its characteristic web, but it is somewhat effective nonetheless. The other two grenades are very different beasts. Both explode in a wave of sound, light, and... something else. You twitch uncontrollably in the wake of the detonation, and every part of your body develops severe pins and needles at the same time. The Technocrat is less fortunate. They might have been tough enough to withstand the first detonation, but the second one causes a grand mal seizure. The Wight collapses, jerking spasmodically and frothing at the mouth.

(James is numbed, No skill/attribute bonuses until a successful soak throw is made)
(Wight is having a massive seizure, must roll soak each round to get out.)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 29/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (33/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Status: New Hensfield.

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Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on January 04, 2014, 08:14:00 am

"The heavy is loose! Finish him quickly! Tyrin, if you're going to do something special, NOW is the time!" The collective Anna shouted as they prepared one final barrage of attacks. Hopefully this would be the last needed, as they were reaching their limits.

Use Control on the Destroyer and force him to drop his weapon, followed up by Energy Draining some of the surrounding fires with -4 for brakes and unleashing the stored power into a Surge on the Destroyer, no matter if he's under control or not. If I cannot get at least level 3 with the stored energy, supply enough to make up for the cost from my own personal stamina.

Quote from: Tiruin on January 05, 2014, 01:00:28 am

"Got it, Anna!" Tyrin replied as his thoughts comprehended her words--whether aural or not--and shifted his grip, adjusting the Broadbeam onto the Destroyer. "Wigs, down!"

Fire at the Destroyer--cautiously targeting the area away from Wigs, preferring a near miss instead of a sure hit that may cause collateral damage.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna: 86+6-1= 91
Tyrin: 87+3-3= 87

Marshal Feuer: 28+6-3= 31
Unchained Kineticist: 17+3-3= 17
Unchained Psionic 1: --+6-2= -- (Linked to Anna)
Unchained Psionic 2: --+6-2=  -- (Linked to Anna)

Technocrat Destroyer: 18+3-6= 15
Technocrat Sniper: 3+15-4= 14
Technocrat Trooper 2: 65+3-3= 65

Damien Smith: 37+3-9= 31 (better base roll)

   Anna attempts to regain control of the Destroyer, [Control (Abi.) 9+2, 11+2, 13+2 Vs 3, 3, 6] [Control (Ski) 11+1] (-10 stamina) once again overwhelming the soldier's mind with her own. With the Technocrat heavy infantryman shackled, Anna's subsidiary minds draw in energy from the nearby fires. [Energy Drain 1-4 (bonus negated)] Something goes very wrong. Energy flows the wrong direction, and the fires brighten and spread, sapping your energy instead of feeding it. (-30 stamina) The collective minds flinch away from the sudden chill in their bones, but continue to pour energy into an attack on the Destroyer. [Surge 22+2, 1 effect, Pain] [Control 12] (-15 stamina) They can feel the pain flood the controlled soldier's mind, and there is a vicious joy bleeding into the link from the subsidiary minds.
   Tyrin snaps off a shot at the Destroyer, [Quickshot 20] striking the the soldier solidly. [Destroyer Armor -8, Hp -9. 2 negated] The lack of beam focus reduces the power, but it's still sufficient to burn through the Technocrat's weakened armor.
   The remaining trooper tries to put Wigs down,  [Quickshot/Firecontrol  9+1, 8, 21, 11 (Kinesthetic dodge!), 10-1] [Wigs IS Activated. 40HP shield] (Wigs Shield -7) but even as wounded as he is, Wigs is far from defenseless. The kineticist throws a shield up to stop the first slug, and dodges the second by a hairbreadth. The trooper sways in place after he fires, a look of blank confusion coming over his face as the remnants of Anna's surge finally cause his brain to hemorrhage. He crumples slowly, dying by degrees as his brain bleeds.
   Damien holsters his pistol, unlimbering the long barreled anti-material rifle instead. [Quickshot 4-2-1] The recoil of the heavy weapon takes Damien by surprise, knocking him sideways and sending the sabot wide of the mark.
   The Marshal fires a burst from his Hellhound, [Quickshot/FireControl 9, 14, (Overheat)] striking with a single weak beam. The weapon, not designed for combat at this range, overheats rapidly and becomes nothing more than a lightshow after the second shot. (Destroyer Armor -2)
   Wigs [Mobility 3] attempts to get to more substantive cover, but his wounds prevent him from moving at a pace other than a crawl.
   The sniper [11+1-3] continues to make his way southeast, more slowly now that his adrenaline surge is fading.

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 61/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 64/105 (Linked 59/229, Regen 6, Threshold 69)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack, S2 (1), Mind Bar

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 64/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine, 
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 8
Sharpshooter: 8
Sniper: 16
Destroyer: 6
Damien Smith: 10

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 55/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 9
Sharpshooter: 9
Sniper: 17
Destroyer: 7
Damien Smith: 12

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 17/109
Stamina: 81/115
Armor: 3/90 (0/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10), Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 2
Sharpshooter: 2
Sniper: 11RI
Destroyer: Melee
Damien Smith: 3

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 37/135
Armor: 43/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (15/30)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 7
Sharpshooter: 6
Sniper: 15
Destroyer: 4
Damien Smith: 9

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 46/77
Stamina: 5/75
Armor: 91/115
Weapon: Manticore Pistol
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 17
Hickie: 16
Wigs: 11
Marshal Feuer: 15
Tyrin Laveros: 15
Anna Witheld: 16

Technocrat Destroyer
Health: 46/105
Stamina: 83/95 (-12, 1)
Armor: 32/150
Weapon: Sol Pulse Laser (50/100)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 7
Hickie: 6
Wigs: Melee
Marshal Feuer: 4
Tyrin Laveros: 5
Anna Witheld: 5

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 42/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (6/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (1/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar, ShatterMind (Will -5)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 14, 2014, 01:19:35 am

Dom immediately moved up and placed a hand on Moore's shoulder. Once she had his attention, she pointed to the man down the hall. "This one is talking. He said... he's hungry. He wants to eat, but something won't let him." She raised her shotgun. "I recommend we capture and interrogate him, but be extremely cautious. My gut instinct doesn't like this at all." That said, she moved forward, keeping her shotgun trained on the man, until she was within ten feet of him to see if he would react to her presence, while still giving her some space to fall back if needed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 14, 2014, 02:59:10 am

Alright, first shot hit. Now to replicate the proceedings.

Fire once more at the destroyer. Stabilize the shot and focus the beam power to pierce instead of a broad shot.

"Didn't see you earlier," Tyrin said to Damien, "Where'd you come from?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 14, 2014, 07:15:06 am

"Fuck." Damien mutters to himself, watching the man continue to run. Someone appears to be talking to him, so he turns in the general direction of the voice. "Not now. Talk later." He takes a deep breath, then exhales slowly. "Let's try that again." He raises his rifle once more, this time aiming in at the fleeing soldier first. Now that he's shot at the man not just once, but twice, he simply can't allow him to escape. "Sorry," Damien mutters, not really meaning it. "But sacrifices have to be made for the cause. Your number just came up, is all."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 14, 2014, 10:32:43 am

((Did you remember to do the Mind Shatter stuff for Damien?))

After managing to keep focus from the surprise of the poor energy drain, the collective replied to Tyrin.

"He's a technocrat Tyrin. That should be obvious. He's mentally disabled for now though, so he should be relatively harmless once we disarm him."

The collective crouches down and rests, keeping a close eye on the remains of the battle.

The Destroyer stays still so the others can shoot him easier and commits suicide after taking off his helmet.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 14, 2014, 01:02:49 pm

Quote from: Zako on January 14, 2014, 10:32:43 am

((Did you remember to do the Mind Shatter stuff for Damien?))

After managing to keep focus from the surprise of the poor energy drain, the collective replied to Tyrin.

"He's a technocrat Tyrin. That should be obvious. He's mentally disabled for now though, so he should be relatively harmless once we disarm him."

The collective crouches down and rests, keeping a close eye on the remains of the battle.

The Destroyer stays still so the others can shoot him easier and commits suicide after taking off his helmet.

((He has one point of will left, he'll begin regenerating it next round.
I need to work on shatter mind. It varies between laughable and OHKO in effectiveness, and it does so really randomly.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 14, 2014, 07:33:02 pm

"I-I didn't..notice that. I'd doubt it--the crossfire doesn't seem one-sided." Tyrin replied, keeping his voice at a neutral choice of words. He couldn't reply through the same path Anna did, and whomever that person was would hear him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 15, 2014, 12:46:03 am

"He's a technocrat alright. He's even shooting his own men, or at least trying to. Typical of technocrats trying to save their own hide." The collective stated. "It's not our choice if we take him prisoner or not, but he's gifted so if we do, it would be dangerous. Not sure if it's worth the risk of lugging his ass around in a combat zone, so we'd be better off without him."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Powder Miner on January 15, 2014, 11:43:28 pm

Nng... this was horrible, but seizure or no he still needed to deal with that Wight permanently. And to do that, he'd need to get to his shotgun. ...James vaguely wondered if the task he was setting ahead of himself now violated his morals. But he couldn't afford to care, he was closer to dead than he'd prefer.
Retrieve shotgun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 17, 2014, 09:30:45 am

Quote from: Tiruin on January 14, 2014, 02:59:10 am

Alright, first shot hit. Now to replicate the proceedings.

Fire once more at the destroyer. Stabilize the shot and focus the beam power to pierce instead of a broad shot.

"Didn't see you earlier," Tyrin said to Damien, "Where'd you come from?"

((The ALR Broadbeam as designed by Taric focuses after aiming. You can try to adjust the focus manually with a mechanics throw, but you may break it on a low roll.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: wolfchild on January 17, 2014, 10:54:29 pm

If there are no other guards close by, attempt to silently take the guard out, otherwise fumble around in my belongings, swear then head back to the ship as if I had forgotten something

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 18, 2014, 12:17:58 am

Quote from: Draignean on January 17, 2014, 09:30:45 am

Quote from: Tiruin on January 14, 2014, 02:59:10 am

Alright, first shot hit. Now to replicate the proceedings.

Fire once more at the destroyer. Stabilize the shot and focus the beam power to pierce instead of a broad shot.

"Didn't see you earlier," Tyrin said to Damien, "Where'd you come from?"

((The ALR Broadbeam as designed by Taric focuses after aiming. You can try to adjust the focus manually with a mechanics throw, but you may break it on a low roll.))

((Taric as in Taricus Huh, no wonder i couldn't find the weapon in the armory section.
I will be asking him, and yes-change my action to AIM instead. If the person is downed, roll to successfully switch aim to the other enemy [not Damien as I am unsure about him.  ;D ]))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 18, 2014, 01:04:31 am

Quote from: Tiruin on January 18, 2014, 12:17:58 am

Quote from: Draignean on January 17, 2014, 09:30:45 am

Quote from: Tiruin on January 14, 2014, 02:59:10 am

Alright, first shot hit. Now to replicate the proceedings.

Fire once more at the destroyer. Stabilize the shot and focus the beam power to pierce instead of a broad shot.

"Didn't see you earlier," Tyrin said to Damien, "Where'd you come from?"

((The ALR Broadbeam as designed by Taric focuses after aiming. You can try to adjust the focus manually with a mechanics throw, but you may break it on a low roll.))

((Taric as in Taricus Huh, no wonder i couldn't find the weapon in the armory section.
I will be asking him, and yes-change my action to AIM instead. If the person is downed, roll to successfully switch aim to the other enemy [not Damien as I am unsure about him.  ;D ]))

((Yeah, I need to add all the custom weapons to the armory still. On my gigantical to-do list, shortly before becoming Emperor of the Unknown World. {Because that's so much cooler than the Emperor of the Known World}

Oh, and everyone has their turn written but Tyrin and Anna))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 19, 2014, 01:05:41 pm

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 15, 2014, 11:43:28 pm

Nng... this was horrible, but seizure or no he still needed to deal with that Wight permanently. And to do that, he'd need to get to his shotgun. ...James vaguely wondered if the task he was setting ahead of himself now violated his morals. But he couldn't afford to care, he was closer to dead than he'd prefer.
Retrieve shotgun.

    [James Soak 20, effects shaken]  The pins and needles fade from your body as you reclaim your shotgun. You make sure to give it cursory check for the cracks in the barrel that occasionally cause these kinds of shotgun to explode. Accidentally blowing both your arms off, while it would fit the day you're having, is not the way you want to end this.
    [Wight Soak 4+1] The synthetic continues to shake and froth, barely capable of controlling his own movements. He reaches out toward you, the talon in his arm still outstretched. He's either very devoted to killing you, or he's trying to beg for mercy. [Intuition Hidden] Looking at him, at the terrified way he stares up at you, it's very easy to believe the latter.   

     "Something is coming," Iscariot whispers, flickering in and out of your peripherals before you're sure he's really there.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 32/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (33/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield.

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on January 14, 2014, 10:32:43 am

The collective crouches down and rests, keeping a close eye on the remains of the battle.

The Destroyer stays still so the others can shoot him easier and commits suicide after taking off his helmet.

Quote from: Tiruin on January 14, 2014, 02:59:10 am

Stabilize the shot and focus the beam power to pierce instead of a broad shot.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna: 24+6-1= 29
Tyrin: 76+3-3= 76

Marshal Feuer: 51+6-3= 54
Unchained Kineticist: 13+3-3= 13
Unchained Psionic 1: --+6-2= -- (Linked to Anna)
Unchained Psionic 2: --+6-2=  -- (Linked to Anna)

Technocrat Destroyer: 78+3-6= -- (Controlled)
Technocrat Sniper: 87+15-4= 98

Damien Smith: 27+3-9= 21

   The sniper [mobility 13] vaults the fence and drops down on the other side, switching direction as soon as he hits he grounds to take cover behind the fire. He was a sniper, and he knew exactly what would happen if he deserted combat in a straight line.
   Tyrin takes a little more time to line up a shot on the Destroyer, keeping the rifle steady enough for the optics to calibrate the most effective focal point for the beam.
   Feuer stands his ground, watching as the fight winds down. "Let the sniper go," he barks. "Not worth our time. Focus on finishing the Destroyer." He turns directly to Damien, regarding him with a cold, but not quite killing, expression. "You, Technocrat, lay down arms and surrender. Now."
   [Stamina 7] Anna gathers her will before forcing the Destroyer to unlock his heavy helmet and draw the combat blade reserved for heavy melee. [Anna Control (Abi.) 6] Against the sheer wall of desire, training, and instinctual self-preservation that has kept the Destroyer alive thus far, Anna's will cracks a little. [Destroyer Melee 14-3 Vs Dodge 3] [Brawl  10+1] The Destroyer is able to control enough of his body to jerk sideways as Anna forces him to ram a blade into his neck, and it's enough to save his life for a moment longer. (Destroyer -17x2= -34 health, No armor on affected region) The blade slices part of the underside of his jaw, deflects off the bone, and carves a deep slash from the tip of the Destroyer's chin to the edge of his right ear.
   Damien tracks the fleeing sniper with the Ichneumon, [Marksman 17] keeping a bead on the soldier even when he attempts to use the interceding fire as cover. The unchained leader, however, is ordering him to stand down. The fog the other psionic forced into his mind makes it difficult to think...
   

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 64/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/95
Stamina: 64/105 (Linked 60/229, Regen 6, Threshold 69)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Stimpack, S2 (1), Mind Bar

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 64/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine, 
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 8
Sharpshooter: 8
Sniper: 20
Destroyer: 6
Damien Smith: 10

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 55/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 9
Sharpshooter: 9
Sniper: 20
Destroyer: 7
Damien Smith: 12

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 17/109
Stamina: 87/115
Armor: 3/90 (0/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10), Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 2
Sharpshooter: 2
Sniper: 14RI
Destroyer: Melee
Damien Smith: 3

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 46/135
Armor: 43/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (15/30)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Trooper 2: 7
Sharpshooter: 6
Sniper: 18
Destroyer: 4
Damien Smith: 9

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 46/77
Stamina: 5/75
Armor: 91/115
Weapon: Manticore Pistol
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 20
Hickie: 20
Wigs: 14
Marshal Feuer: 18
Tyrin Laveros: 19
Anna Witheld: 19

Technocrat Destroyer
Health: 12/105
Stamina: 71/95
Armor: 32/150
Weapon: Sol Pulse Laser (50/100)
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 7
Hickie: 6
Wigs: Melee
Marshal Feuer: 4
Tyrin Laveros: 5
Anna Witheld: 5

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 45/85
Carried weight: 105/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (6/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
Ichneumon (1/2, 25lbs)
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar, ShatterMind (Will -4)

---


Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on January 17, 2014, 10:54:29 pm

If there are no other guards close by, attempt to silently take the guard out, otherwise fumble around in my belongings, swear then head back to the ship as if I had forgotten something

   You do a quick bit of mental tactics. You and Harry, sixteen of them currently visible, a shitload more in the wings if the report Dominique got was accurate. You decide to opt for something less suicidal than punching the acting officer in the throat. [Lie 22+1-4 Vs Detect Lie 5] The fact that you're pulling the oldest trick in the book for getting out of a tight spot should have made the officer suspicious, but, surprisingly, she seems to take it as part of the natural order when you turn and simply brush her off on the way back to the shuttle. Apparently she's used to getting completely snubbed by strange individuals.
   Of course, considering that she probably thinks of you some kind of assistant to Dominique, and Dominique is pretending to be a Harlequin, her reaction is understandable. She's a grunt, you might not be. You walk quickly back to the shuttle before the officer can ask you any further questions.
 

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 14, 2014, 01:19:35 am

Dom immediately moved up and placed a hand on Moore's shoulder. Once she had his attention, she pointed to the man down the hall. "This one is talking. He said... he's hungry. He wants to eat, but something won't let him." She raised her shotgun. "I recommend we capture and interrogate him, but be extremely cautious. My gut instinct doesn't like this at all." That said, she moved forward, keeping her shotgun trained on the man, until she was within ten feet of him to see if he would react to her presence, while still giving her some space to fall back if needed.

    The lieutenant nods and motions for everyone else to hold ground. "We've got our shot. If there's trouble, drop down and we can take him out," Moore whispers through the mic.
    You approach slowly, trying not to unecessarily disturb the kneeling man. Your armored feet make little sound on the waxy floor, but tiny ripples of light spread forward with every step. Still, the man seems not to notice you. [Observation 17] As you edge quietly closer, you make several unsettling observations. The first, and most of obvious, is that the man appears to be in perfect health. He's not starved or even skinny in appearance; in fact, he's fully muscled and comfortably fleshed. Aside from being pale and slightly dirty, there is literally nothing that you can see wrong with him.  Which is strange, because there are holes in the clothes he's wearing that don't look accidental. It looks like the two piece he's wearing has been shot a couple times, impaled through the right shoulder, and partially burned, but he certainly shows no sign of the injuries. And that probably means that this guy stole his clothes from a corpse. [Intuition Hidden]
    Which may also mean that this is one of the test subjects. If there was an incident, they would be the ones most likely to steal the clothes off the dead.

    You stop when you're ten feet away, waiting for the kneeling man to do something. After a long moment, his fingers freeze in the middle of trace of light, and his mutterings stop. The man looks up slowly, his face filling with awe as he takes a full accounting of you. He stays in that position for a moment, looking up at you like a mad dog seeing the face of God. Then he throws himself at your feet, abasing himself and gibbering further. "I knew you'd come back for me! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, sorry, sorry, so sorry. I didn't mean to kill her, I knew it was wrong! It was an accident, I was hungry, and she was... and I... so hungry. Let me come back, please let me come back. I'm in control, I'm not insane, it won't happen again! Please, I'm not a Freak, and I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 19, 2014, 01:07:10 pm

((Please ignore the double post behind the curtain. I'll probably say something interesting here later.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 19, 2014, 01:19:57 pm

"Feel free to shoot him sir. He's pretty much done for as it is." The collective remarked as the rested.

If the Destroyer isn't dead by the time others have shot at him, he commits suicide by slicing his own throat. Otherwise rest until it's safe to disengage the link, then do so.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: wolfchild on January 21, 2014, 03:02:36 am

Take stock, look to see if there are any other routes to where I need to go

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 21, 2014, 03:17:02 am

Fire.

Jenna..

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Powder Miner on January 21, 2014, 09:14:50 am

Well, damn. James couldn't kill a man like that. And more importantly, he'd been warned by Iscariot. For now, he had a brief reprieve, and he would use it to check up on the man he'd taken pains to save.
Look around and see if I'm being charged at or something. If not, check up on Tarran.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 21, 2014, 11:03:44 am

Dominique thought fast, then assumed a commanding tone. "Get up and come with me! I want you to explain to these men exactly what happened," she said, indicating Moore and his team. Maybe she would luck out and he'd follow her orders. If he didn't, though, she would open fire with the shotgun and try to dive out of the way so her allies could shoot too.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 24, 2014, 07:59:09 am

Damien takes one last look through the scope of his rifle at the still-fleeing Technocrat. In the background, someone is telling him to drop his weapons. Almost instantly, the rage and paranoia begin to bubble up. 'Oh, sure. Put down the only things I trust, so that the second I do, you'll shoot me in the fucking head, executioner style. I know how these things go.' With an extreme effort of will, he stopped himself from turning around and spitting those words at the Unchained. Instead, he took a deep breathe, fired one final time, and turned to face the Unchained. "How do I know that you won't just shoot me if I do?" The words were calm, far calmer than he felt. Betrayal was one of the few things you could trust people to do, and Damien rarely trusted them to do even that right.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 24, 2014, 08:11:23 am

"If you DON'T, we'll shoot you right here and now." The collective shouted back. "You are armed after all."

Quietly, the Anna part of the collective hoped that he would try something. She still had some frustration to work out after getting jumped by that technocrat psionic earlier.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 24, 2014, 11:38:47 am

"And if I do, you'll just shoot me anyways, right?" Damien shot back. "I don't think so. Give me one good reason as to why I should trust you not to kill me anyways even if I do surrender!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Nunzillor on January 24, 2014, 03:26:33 pm

What a terribly impolite prisoner!  Honestly, I would just shoot him and be done with it. 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 24, 2014, 08:07:04 pm

((The Marshal will step into this conversation if things don't resolve by tomorrow'ish.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 24, 2014, 11:42:12 pm

"Think of it like this: You surrender your weapons now, and have a chance of living. Or, you don't and you die right now. It's really simple, so choose." The collective replied evenly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 25, 2014, 12:02:34 am

"Or state why you're doing that. I mean, I doubt a Technocrat would just jump on, charge over to their enemies--or undesignated-in-uniform people--turn around on his heel, then shoot at the very people who were not shooting at him.

"...Anna, how were you sure he was a technocrat again?" Tyrin said after shooting at the runner, continuing her thoughts with his words, and leveling his gun at the man with the finger caressing the trigger.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 25, 2014, 03:14:52 am

"Tyrin, he's wearing a Technocrat uniform, using heavy weapons that we don't have easy access to, if at all, was walking right next to the other technocrats without them shooting him and is questioning us about shooting him if he puts his weapons down, which one of us wouldn't since he was ordered to by the Marshall, and neither I or the Marshall recognise him. He is so obviously a technocrat and he knows it." The collective responded before looking at him with 3 raised eyebrows.

"Are you alright? Did you take a hit to the head or something?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 25, 2014, 10:02:54 am

"That rules out an unchained killing a technocrat/unchained double agent. However it just doesn't make sense why...he'd be charging this way-sure, he could be allied with them, given how he came from their general position but there's also the note of a colonist taking...the nearest enemy down and getting their garb--explains the self-defense vibes he's giving and not acknowledging our officer.

"Though I've no comment on the weaponry. That's some nice tech there but it seems like a really nice find for a colonist-killing a technocrat. And no, I took a hit to my chest but it's alright-just a bit woozy from-"

Tyrin blinked. He was seeing spots. His fingernails were showing yellowish areas when he held up his hand for a brief and subtle check. Blood loss, perhaps?

"-from the fight."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 25, 2014, 12:59:59 pm

"Yes, clearly it's a good idea for a colonist to take the uniform, armor and weapons of a technocrat and run towards the guys they are fighting. That's exactly what one of the colonists would do.

Get a grip Tyrin! No sane colonist would do that and if you don't believe me, then the clincher is that he's a trained psionic. No colonist would be a psionic without either the 'crat's or us finding them and picking them up to join whatever side, and only the technocrats and ourselves have the means and knowledge to train psionics. For crying out loud, he's got a mindbar on himself and the only reason he isn't trying anything right now is that I mentally crippled him first!"

The collective shook their heads, exasperated.

"Honestly, I think the medic needs to have a look at you, once we're done here. The blood loss and shock seems to have done a number on you."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 25, 2014, 07:15:58 pm

"I've been training this on him just incase-and ensuring all possible possibilities are met. _{Just that you're astute enough to fill in the...holes in some, thanks.}"

...Ngh? Addendum to probable action of firing an aimed(?) gun at the marksman: Train gun on the alleged technocrat and aim to disarm if any hasty moves are done--put in the [unsure] dice modifier or stuff like that thanks.

"I...just don't want to kill an innocent. It's not that complicated.._{Also some of us aren't that psionic to know that..}"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2014, 12:17:51 am

    "Enough of this," Feuer shouts, his warning tone aimed at Tyrin and Anna in addition to the Technocrat. The Marshal's eyes are hard, and he stares at Damien's raised rifle with an intensity that could start fires. Quite literally. "At this moment, I don't care who you are. You've shot at 'crats, and you're still trying to shoot at 'crats, which is generally something that I'm okay with, but you need to put the gun down for me to even consider taking you alive. Captain Witheld believes you're a Technocrat, and I'm inclined to agree. You're trained military, you're wearing a technocrat uniform with no fatal looking holes in it, and you're wearing a suit of shield armor that might as well have been on goddamn parade duty, so I know you aren't one of us. Now, as to whether we're just going to kill you if you drop that gun, consider it like this," Feuer growls, his voice taking on a dark humor. "Worst case scenario if sensibly decide to drop the gun and deactivate your armor: we put one through your skull. You're dead, but it's quick and clean. Now, best case scenario if you keep holding that gun: we fight. You get shot, bludgeoned, psychically mauled, and generally fucked. In short, we ensure that pain, blood, and terror fill the rest of your life. Both seconds of it." The Marshal's face takes on a rictus smile as he finishes, the expression cruel and pitiless. "So, what's it going to be?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 27, 2014, 06:40:13 am

Damien's face takes on a deep scowl, and for a moment it seems like he's going to refuse them outright. Then the moment passes, and Damien sighs deeply and gently places his rifle on the ground. "Well now, I guess I don't have much of a choice now, do I?" He looks around at the assembled Unchained. "Now, I heard y'all talkin' about somebody needin' a medic? 'Cause I got a field surgery kit right here."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2014, 10:05:52 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 21, 2014, 11:03:44 am

Dominique thought fast, then assumed a commanding tone. "Get up and come with me! I want you to explain to these men exactly what happened," she said, indicating Moore and his team. Maybe she would luck out and he'd follow her orders. If he didn't, though, she would open fire with the shotgun and try to dive out of the way so her allies could shoot too.

   [Diplomacy 8 Vs Intuition 4]  The gibbering man nods vigorously, completely oblivious in his all-consuming desire to please you. "Of course, of course," the man whispers as he scrambles to stand with you. "I know what I did. I know I did it. I can tell you it was wrong, and I'm sorry... I was just so, so hungry. I'm sorry..."
   He follows you back to the Lieutenant, constantly uttering apologies for what he did. The more you hear of his apologies, the less you want to hear about what this man did. Despite his constant assurances that he's still sane and not a "Freak", you're fairly certain that the main is operating with a couple screws loose and the rest missing.
   When the gibbering man reaches Moore he immediately begins telling his story from the beginning, or, at least what he thinks of as the beginning. "I did it, I'm not going to deny it anymore. You were right, and I'm so sorry. I was hungry, and I was getting old, and she was just so... ready. I know I was supposed to watch them, to protect them, but there were so many, and I thought that... that it was fair." The man's tone grows desperate and pleading, his eyes trying to dig some kind of approval or vindication out of the matte black masks of the HazRec team. "I had to guard them, and I was starting to grow old. I hadn't eaten in days, and she... she said she wanted to help. I know it was wrong, but I had to eat her. I was going to die! I'm sorry I lied to you, I'm sorry I did it without asking, but I had no choice! You believe me, don't you?"
  The lieutenants gauntlets flex audibly as he forces himself to ease the death grip on his sidearm. You can't see the man's face, but you can feel the edges of his thoughts. A very great part of Moore wants to shoot the gibbering stranger on the grounds that he's an insane cannibal, but there's also... pity. It's strange, you can sense Moore's surface feelings, and the surface feelings of the rest of his team, much more easily than you could Taric's, Tarran's, or even James'. You're not sure whether it's the second round of orientation, or just because these are the first non-deviants you've been around in a long time.
   "Okay," Moore growls slowly, "I think I can understand what you had to do, but what happened before that? What happened here, why were you hungry?"
   [PL Gather Information 12+1 Vs Intuition 19]  The gibbering man looks at the Lieutenant as if seeing him for the first time, his expression transforming from pitiable to furious in moments. "You... I don't know you. Any of you! You're not one of us, I can feel it! NOT ONE OF US!" The gibbering man's volume rises steadily, building into a deafening roar. [Dominque Reflex  7][Moore Reflex 9]
   Neither you nor Moore react in time when the gibbering man's throat expands, bulging grotesquely until the sound of his raging is beyond human. [Howl 13 Vs Moore Soak 1, Dom soak 5+1, Squad 1 Soak 16, Sci Soak 3, Eng Soak 7] [Squad 2 Will 8] Blood flecks the man's scream as the effort necessary to create the sound tears the gibbering man's throat to shreds. (Gibbering man HP -50) Moore catches the full force and direction of the scream, reeling backwards and clutching his helmet in a futile effort to keep the sound out. His squad takes it a little better, but you're caught right next to the screaming... thing. Your ears ring and your eyes water, the howl disorienting you with sheet, impossible, volume. The scientist and the engineer, both of whom are wearing much lighter technical helmets, are affected just as severely despite the distance.

(Moore is Stunned, pending a soak throw and cannot take combat actions. Dominque, Tech Scientist, Tech Engineer are disoriented pending a successful soak throw, and take a -3 penalty to actions requiring coordination or focus.)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 16])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Disoriented

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on January 21, 2014, 03:02:36 am

Take stock, look to see if there are any other routes to where I need to go

   You make a quick recheck of the situation, evaluating in light of the fact that your main exit is extraordinarily heavily guarded. [Intuition 13] Well, you have yourselves, a lot of booze, Dominique's I.S, and, importantly, a shuttle. There might be a set of emergency supplies secreted somewhere on the shuttle for unplanned repairs, but you have no idea where that would be. As to other routes, the only way out of the shuttle is through the dock that's currently occupied holding a Technocrat beachhead. At least, as long as the shuttle is still in this dock.
   

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 21, 2014, 09:14:50 am

Well, damn. James couldn't kill a man like that. And more importantly, he'd been warned by Iscariot. For now, he had a brief reprieve, and he would use it to check up on the man he'd taken pains to save.
Look around and see if I'm being charged at or something. If not, check up on Tarran.

   [Hidden] You don't see anything approaching you, and Iscariot doesn't appear to clarify his warning. [Wight Soak 16] The Technocrat's seizures appear to be getting less severe, and you take that as your cue to high-tail it out of here. He may have begged you for mercy, but it might not be a good idea to count on him extending you the same kindness.
    [Mobility 14-2] Injured as you are, you barely manage to get through the flaming wreckage surrounding the Virtue and clamber back up onto its hull. You make your way to the breach in the hull that leads to engineering with significantly more ease, and drop down to check on Tarran. Now that your concussion has faded into little more than a throbbing headache, you think you can make the climb back out much more easily.
    [Medical 9] Tarran is alive. That's really all you can say for him. You're no doc, and you can't tell whether his condition is stable, degenerating, or on the upswing. [Luck 21] The chest itch that's been plaguing you redoubles, with points of pain gradually resolving across your battered ribs.

  [P.Empathetics 18+1] Before you have a chance to do anything else, a wave of... bleakness hits you. You throw it off instinctively, keeping it carefully on the outside of your thoughts, but it's like nothing else you've felt before. It's another psionic, but... you don't have enough experience to judge anything else. They're strong, they don't seem to be friendly, and they're getting closer. That's about all you know.

(Next damping field check, round after next)

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 35/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (35/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, inside the wreck of the Virtue

---

Tyrin and Anna

Quote from: Zako on January 19, 2014, 01:19:57 pm

"Feel free to shoot him sir. He's pretty much done for as it is." The collective remarked as the rested.

If the Destroyer isn't dead by the time others have shot at him, he commits suicide by slicing his own throat. Otherwise rest until it's safe to disengage the link, then do so.

Quote from: Tiruin on January 21, 2014, 03:17:02 am

Fire.

Jenna..

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna: 84+6-1= 89
 Tyrin: 27+3-3= 27
 
Marshal Feuer: 46+6-3= 49
 Unchained Kineticist: 60+3-3= 60
 Unchained Psionic 1: —+6-2= — (Linked to Anna)
 Unchained Psionic 2: —+6-2= — (Linked to Anna)
 
Technocrat Destroyer: 37+3-6= 34 (Controlled)
 Technocrat Sniper: 19+15-4= 30
 
Damien Smith: 53+3-9= 47

    Anna attempts to force the destroyer to cut his throat once more. [Control (Abi) 13+1] [Destroyer Brawl  7] Her control is firmer this time, and the Destroyer obediently draws his combat blade across his throat. (15 x2=30 HP damage) Anna cuts the control link the instant it's clear that the Destroyer isn't going to make it. The death of a controlled entity isn't as bad as a death in a link, but it's still not a pleasant experience. The Destroyer drops to his knees, clutching his slashed throat and looking more surprised than scared.
    Wigs continues to crawl his way out of the ditch, [Mobility 18] slipping out and collapsing behind the cover of the ruined colonist structure.
    Marshal Feuer moves over to support Wigs as soon as the Destroyer is down, kneeling beside the wounded man and helping him get stable.
    Damien takes the shot. [Marksman 7+1-1] The heavy rifle slams another bruise into his shoulder, and the sabot tears a hole in the fire a few feet to the left of the Sniper's position. Slowly, reluctantly, Damien lowers his weapon. He'd hoped to kill the man. Well, no man can have everything he wants.
   The sniper [Mobility 6] flattens down after the near miss, crawling away while trying to present a minimum target profile.
   Tyrin lowers his rifle as the Destroyer dies without his assistance. With the exception of the newcomer who was also shooting Technocrats, there is no one left to kill.


     After the Destroyer dies, Anna, Tyrin, and the Marshal, collectively argue with and eventually convince Damien to drop his weapon. It is a negotiation in the loosest sense of the word, and it skirts bloody battle by the width of a sigh.
 [Hidden Roll] With everyone else dead or running, and the shield armored technocrat seeming non-threatening if non-compliant. The three minds brace themselves as one, and dissolve the link together. Their hearts slip out of sync as the link ends, the glorious pool of energy that animated them dissipating. The wave of exhaustion is crushing, but Anna takes it better than the other two. [Psionic Stamina 20] Hickie keeps his feet, barely, but the other Psionic drops down onto all fours, gasping for breath. He'll be fine if he can stay conscious for the next couple minutes.
     [Damien Diplomacy 17+1] Feuer's expression turns into an honest grimace when Damien offers aid, but he nods. "Take your pick of the wounded. But you reach a hand towards a weapon, or threaten any kind of harm, and I will kill you."
    [Feuer Mechanics 4+1] Feuer grabs the Destroyer's discarded helmet and begins rooting around inside of it. After a moment there's a spark and a puff of smoke, and Feuer throws the helmet away, cursing.

[Hidden Rolls] Damien feels something dark and familiar tickling his mind, but, with the damage the other psionic inflicted, he can't quite pinpoint what it is. Tyrin, however, feels the sensation much more acutely. Anna was the stronger psionic when it came to heavy lifting, but Tyrin had his strengths in more... subtle fields. At the borders of his perception, somewhere to the north, he could feel something approaching. It felt... heavy. Bleak and empty.

(Tyrin gets a double action next round)

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 69/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 48/95
Stamina: 4/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. MindBar. Exhausted.

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 5/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine,  Exhausted.

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: -3/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine,  Exhausted.

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 17/109
Stamina: 87/115
Armor: 3/90 (0/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10), Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 46/135
Armor: 43/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (15/30)
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Enemies (click to show/hide)

Technocrat Sniper
Health: 46/77
Stamina: 5/75
Armor: 91/115
Weapon: Manticore Pistol
Status: Fine
Ranges,
Unchained Psionic: 22
Hickie: 22
Wigs: 18
Marshal Feuer: 20
Tyrin Laveros: 21
Anna Witheld: 21

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 45/85
Carried weight: 80/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (6/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8

Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar, ShatterMind (Will -3)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2014, 10:10:45 pm

((With regard to the temporal shenanigans. Damien's dialogue was contingent on already firing his weapon, which means that Anna's dialogue (and therefore all others) was contingent on the same conditions. So, essentially, all of the dialogue that happened before this turn was partially contingent upon the events of this turn. Hence the partial turn.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 27, 2014, 10:14:01 pm

Dom grimaced and fired the shotgun at the man; not aiming anywhere specifically, just going for a general torso shot in the hopes of stunning or downing him. If this guy could do that, she had no idea what he was capable of.

Should've killed the fucker the second I had the chance. Damn it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 27, 2014, 10:22:55 pm

Quote

(Tyrin gets a double action next round)

((And I don't know what to do with it, specifically xD
Argh. I can't see the Marksman. Hmph.
*reads*
...))

Tyrin looked at Anna and gave a quick glance at Damien. "We have to run. I have a bad, bad feeling about staying cooped up here. And by run, I mean south, and by that, I mean I...sense a void coming."

He looked at the Marshall. "We have to run. I have a bad, bad feeling about staying cooped up here. And by run, I mean south, and by that, I mean I...sense a void coming."

Something clicked in his memory. Something he overheard on the snatches on his mind's eye, when he was busy bleeding out in the abdominal cavity.

Quote from: Marshall Feuer on September 30, 2013, 12:24:14 am

"The Major is.. north, dueling ...They are flattening anything... the Technocrats have been burning our bacon at every turn."
...
...you have a goddamn bleeding hole in your stomach."

"Marshall Feuer, sir. What happens if the...officer to our left loses the battle?"
He indicated the Major by gestures. He hoped they would get it-sans the Technocrat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 27, 2014, 10:47:04 pm

   The Marshal looks perplexed for a moment, then his eyes widen. "That's," he stops and shakes his head. "What you're talking about is impossible, and if it did happen, then there isn't any point in running." Feuer stares north through the smoke, his expression unreadable. "There will be nowhere left to run to. How fast is this thing approaching?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 27, 2014, 10:56:34 pm

Tyrin gave the Marshall his best confused face-under-control.

"...Heavy. I don't really know, sir. It feels..like a plod. Something like strong, yet slow-encompassing..a large field in size. I'm unsure sir. But whatever it is, it feels empty--I am rather unsure if it is like a wave or just a sensation from some reaction or trigger, sir."

Action₁: Maintain focus, try to hone in on that feeling and determine what, in more definite exacts, it may be-in size, strength and nature--am I hurt by feeling it and is it malevolent?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 28, 2014, 12:02:24 am

Quote from: Tiruin on January 27, 2014, 10:56:34 pm

Tyrin gave the Marshall his best confused face-under-control.

"...Heavy. I don't really know, sir. It feels..like a plod. Something like strong, yet slow-encompassing..a large field in size. I'm unsure sir. But whatever it is, it feels empty--I am rather unsure if it is like a wave or just a sensation from some reaction or trigger, sir."

Action₁: Maintain focus, try to hone in on that feeling and determine what, in more definite exacts, it may be-in size, strength and nature--am I hurt by feeling it and is it malevolent?

((We can do this now if you want, considering that you have a free action.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 28, 2014, 01:32:11 am

((...That is my free action.
..
Argh wording. Let it be so!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 28, 2014, 02:18:08 am

Anna looked over at the exhausted psionics next to her with a small smile. "Sorry guys. I think you can agree that it was needed, but I should definitely work on pacing myself in the future... You guys did great, by the way."

She then looked over at Tyrin and the Marshall and grimaced.

"Sir, I sure hope you got a plan or an idea for this... Maybe we can do something with the technocrat ship to help? Where was it last?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 28, 2014, 03:22:37 am

"I...don't think there are any other ships rather than the gunship, and we all know what happened to that." Tyrin said. However, he had an idea, and whispered to Anna, "Suppose we ask this 'technocrat' for his help, huh? He somehow had the thought to help us, maybe he'll do so again?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 28, 2014, 04:30:04 am

"Yes... Maybe he does know something that could help... I suppose asking couldn't hurt..." Anna quietly replied before turning to the recently captured technocrat.

"You! Do you know anything about what is approaching, or if you have any support or vehicles?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 28, 2014, 06:20:13 am

Damien shakes his head. "No, not really. I have a feeling that if someone hadn't gone rooting around willy-nilly in my head, I might be able to actually know what it is. And as for support, that gunship was the only thing I had like that." He shrugs. "Not that I care. Bunch of idiots anyways." He looks at the Marshall. "Who's hurt worst over here?" Wait for an answer, then go over to the indicated man.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 28, 2014, 11:31:54 am

Anna shrugged and looked somewhat helplessly at the Marshal. "Well sir, I'm kinda skint on fresh ideas for the moment. Got anything on your end?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 28, 2014, 01:01:00 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on January 27, 2014, 10:56:34 pm

Tyrin gave the Marshall his best confused face-under-control.

"...Heavy. I don't really know, sir. It feels..like a plod. Something like strong, yet slow-encompassing..a large field in size. I'm unsure sir. But whatever it is, it feels empty--I am rather unsure if it is like a wave or just a sensation from some reaction or trigger, sir."

Action₁: Maintain focus, try to hone in on that feeling and determine what, in more definite exacts, it may be-in size, strength and nature--am I hurt by feeling it and is it malevolent?

  [P.Empathetics 16+1] It's... big, and moving quickly. The dead feeling spreads at the edge of your perception, eating into your ability to sense anything clearly beyond a certain distance. The field is spreading rapidly, as fast as (or perhaps faster than) a calm run. It's difficult to feel the edge of the field clearly, and guessing distances psionically is an imprecise discipline at best, but the encroaching field you sense has a radius of roughly 200 feet and is centered about an approaching point somewhere to the north.
  At it's current speed, it's a matter of minutes before it hits you. You have no idea what being inside a field like that would do to you.

Quote from: Zako on January 28, 2014, 11:31:54 am

Anna shrugged and looked somewhat helplessly at the Marshal. "Well sir, I'm kinda skint on fresh ideas for the moment. Got anything on your end?"

   The Marshal shakes his head. "I had intended to lay low and recover strength before making another push, but if your man is right..." He shakes his head again. "If he's right, then we need to try and finish the job. We are out-classed in ways that you do not yet know, but it's the only way any of us are going to walk out of this alive." Feuer turns away from wigs, facing the still gasping medic. "Hickie, how many stims do we have left?"
   "One shot... sir. Not enough to... get us all back... in the fight," Hickie replies between gasps of air.
   Feuer grunts. "Well, captain, that leaves us with three of ours who are about to keel over, not including you, a couple decent rifles, a soon to be expat Technocrat who we probably should have shot, and our very own readymade shallow grave," the Marshal says, gesturing at the bloody trench. "You think we should demand surrender when the big bad 'crat shows up, or just kill him?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 28, 2014, 07:34:53 pm

"Actually quick correction I believe we've minutes to spare instead." Tyrin quickly added. "The field is moving at a...an ordinary run, about that speed. It could cover our area though, and really is somewhere due north. Next, I really doubt that thing discerns friend from foe. I wonder if our Tech-buddy here can help?"

He shuddered involuntarily as he tried to remember that other feeling. "Though I felt...numb. Couldn't sense what was beyond it however. Mhh, Marshall? What if the Presbyter lost?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 28, 2014, 11:12:07 pm

"Shit. Well, at least we have some time to prepare and recover." Anna replied, breathing deeply. "As to what I think we should do? I have no intention of dying so easily and if it is who we think it is, then we need to strike with as much surprise and strength as possible. He may be tough, but he still has his limits, and if we can catch him off guard then we might be able to overwhelm him quickly before he gets the chance to strike back too much. As hopeless as it seems, a bullet to the brain is still a bullet to the brain, no matter how powerful you are.

If possible, we should find other unchained and prepare an ambush with them. The more we have focusing on that incoming threat, the better our odds become, no matter how little they are."

As she slumped over in exhaustion, she looked over at the dead soldiers and then back to Tyrin.

"Well, we had best make the most of what time we have. Tyrin, make an inventory of our new equipment, the state of that armour and how much ammo we have available. We'll divide what weapons and ammo we now have amongst us and I'll get a new suit, since hiding visually isn't going to help right now. I'll try to get my breath back as fast as possible in the mean time, and we can check how injured everyone is.

Sir, perhaps some information on what you suspect we're up against would be good. How exactly are we outclassed? What can we do about it?"

Rest as best as possible. Think over what we could do to stand up to such a threat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 28, 2014, 11:48:40 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on January 28, 2014, 07:34:53 pm

He shuddered involuntarily as he tried to remember that other feeling. "Though I felt...numb. Couldn't sense what was beyond it however. Mhh, Marshall? What if the Presbyter lost?"

   The Marshal looks at Tyrin. "If the Presbyter lost, well, things would be different. Our Major would be rallying the forces and crushing 'crats with a sledgehammer made out of other dead Technocrats." He purses his lips, his attempt at humor lost even on himself. "I don't believe the Major could have lost, but seeing how things are now... I don't think she's won yet either."

Quote from: Zako on January 28, 2014, 11:12:07 pm

Sir, perhaps some information on what you suspect we're up against would be good. How exactly are we outclassed? What can we do about it?"

   [Anna Gather information 17] The Marshal's face hardens in response to Anna's question. For a moment, it doesn't look like he's going to say anything. Then he looks away and starts giving orders. "Hickie, get the new boy's kit and patch up Wigs. Trade him one of yours so he can work on Laveros when the opportunity presents. Jeremiah, lay down and breathe through your nose. Wigs, see if you can't talk that colonist into doing something besides cower."
   Eventually, his gaze slips back to Anna. "Take a walk with me, captain."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 29, 2014, 01:22:04 am

Anna wordlessly stands up and walks over to stand next to the Marshall and follows him closely. Once a healthy distance away from the others, she quietly speaks to him.

"I get the feeling that you aren't supposed to tell me anything about this, so I appreciate you doing anything you can to help. If it's as bad as your actions seem to say they are, then rest assured, the only way anyone will know I know is if they pry it out of my brain.

So, with that said, lay out the facts for me. I need to know so I can help keep us alive as best I can."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on January 29, 2014, 01:26:59 pm

"And they're off-leaving us all together to ponder this out."

Tyrin turned to Damien-who he did not know. "Since you're alive, I guess it'd be best to tell us your name? Much to do, but minutes to spare-and I'm not lying when I literally say minutes before that...thing hits us."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 30, 2014, 12:08:32 am

Quote from: Zako on January 29, 2014, 01:22:04 am

Anna wordlessly stands up and walks over to stand next to the Marshall and follows him closely. Once a healthy distance away from the others, she quietly speaks to him.

"I get the feeling that you aren't supposed to tell me anything about this, so I appreciate you doing anything you can to help. If it's as bad as your actions seem to say they are, then rest assured, the only way anyone will know I know is if they pry it out of my brain.

So, with that said, lay out the facts for me. I need to know so I can help keep us alive as best I can."

   Feuer nods but says nothing. He walks west, away from the still spreading fires. He stops roughly sixty feet from the main group, in the untouched ground between the two colonist structures. You feel a shift in the air around you when he stops, a subtle ripple, and when it's over the sounds of the blaze behind you are garbled and distorted.
   "The Unchained have few secrets, we make that a distinction between the Technocracy and our people, but we are not without them." The Marshal's voice is clear and hard, his eyes never leaving yours. "What I am about to tell you is information reserved to senior officers, and only in this situation do I make this exception. You will never make the same decision on your own. Take what I tell you and hide it where no dear friend or ally can come across it. Bury it in your mind, and use it only when you have need."
  "Most psionics are those like you and myself, our abilities with us since birth. Those who scored properly in academy were shuttled into special programs that would transform them into shackled weapons, those who didn't score well enough in aptitude or obedience... Well, you know the end of that story." Feuer finally breaks his gaze, looking back towards the ragged band of renegades before continuing. "That is what every psionic of the Unchained knows, but it is an incomplete explanation. We, psionics, are not anything close to a natural occurrence in the human race. The Technocracy altered the children of thousands of mothers under the guise of routine maternal screenings. We were all, since before we saw light, earmarked to be test subjects and foot soldiers. What we have kept hidden is that whatever makes us what we are, was brought back to Sol from here, from Eridani. It was bonded to us in a way that I don't even begin to understand, but it made us as biologically different from unaltered human stock as horses are from mules," Feuer's tone is still intent, but there's is an undercurrent of tired loss when he brings up that last point. "We keep this secret to avoid another break in the Unchained. If the common soldier stops thinking of himself as human, then he has very little left to fight for, and the Technocracy's attempts to cage us like animals gain a glimmer of justification. That, however, is simply an aside to the greater issue. The Technocrat gate has been revealed publicly for thirty-six years, though we have evidence that they were using it for five years prior. That means that the gate to Eridani has been operational for forty-one years, at most. Major Caine is forty-four years old." The Marshal stops for a moment, letting that sink in.
    "Those like you and me, modified to be born with the gift, are test subjects. Experiments in how the ability can work in a human being. Those like Major Caine, like the Matriarch, are the earliest prototypes of the project's culmination. They were not born gifted. Their capacity was surgically implanted, arranged to maximize their abilities and allow them to create far greater manifestations with far less effort. They are still human, just upgraded to have the perfected strengths that our kind died to test. We were created to test, they were created to use, and that makes them far, far more dangerous. Technocrats like the presbyter have undergone the refined version of the treatment, making them more than the equal of the strongest of the inborn in terms of raw strength. We are outclassed in this fight because every single one of us was just a stepping stone, a lab rat, and the presbyter has abilities that are the culmination of all of that testing. If the major, the only one of us who could even attempt to be his equal, lost... then things are very bleak, though not quite hopeless."
   "Those who had their abilities added to them after birth can never learn to integrate them into their lives as fully as we have. What comes as naturally to us as breathing takes an effort from them. Not a great deal of effort, but it still requires a conscious action on their part. We can tweak circumstances in our favor without even thinking, the legacy of a mind that grew up with the ability attached. It is a very slim advantage, but the only one that I am sure we have."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Xanmyral on January 30, 2014, 02:10:49 am

[You can put this on the waitlist, or just ignore it either way. It was fun to make none the less, and I've been meaning to for a while anyhow. I admit to having read "Black Hack" as "Black Hat" for the longest time. It never did change my understanding of it though.]

Spoiler: Van Noble, "Hat" (click to show/hide)

Name: Van "Hat" Noble
Appearance: A grinning bald male, looking to be roughly be his mid twenties. He always carries a pallid tint to his skin, a man looking to need more sun than he's obviously getting, but the sickly look doesn't seem to carry over to his calculating eyes. Any clothes he wears tend to be meticulously positioned and utilitarian to a tee, often a muted and average sort that doesn't stand out.
Gender: Male
Profession(See Spoiler Above): Black Hack
Skills (See Spoiler Below): System Manipulation: 3, Mechanics: 1, Observation: 1, Fighting: 1, Stamina: 1
Character Bio: If nothing else, Van is a man of obsessions and vices. Born in the slums to an impoverished family, he was always one to seek his boundaries and then pokes them. Repeatedly. Until either he surpasses them with a scoffing pride or is constrained by them. He took an interest in the machinery that surrounded him, often taking them apart and putting them back together to see how they work, how they don't work, or how they aren't suppose to work. His true passion came about whenever he found his way onto a computer later in life, instantly taking to the digital infrastructure like a fish to water.

While adept in repair, Van is not one to delight in the tinkering of machinery but it tends to pay the bills better than mucking about with various systems on a computer. His requested payments often varied from food, money, alcohol, even bits and pieces of parts, but his work tended to be worth the price. Van was forced to move from his comfortable spot after happening to "chance upon" some more sensitive information that was under heavy Technocracy encryption, to avoid any problems that may of arose, sadly having to leave the data there after only having been given a glimpse at it.
Stats,
Strength (Str): 1
Dexterity (Dex): 3
Endurance (End): 6
Charisma (Char): 1
Intelligence (Int): 12
Willpower: (Will): 3

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: wolfchild on January 30, 2014, 02:20:35 am

((Sorry, Had friends over the last coupple of days))

Check the supplies, and Comm Dominique

"I'm having trouble getting through, can you help in any way?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on January 30, 2014, 04:20:22 am

Anna turned away for a moment and was silent as she thought this new information over, making sure to think over Feuer's personal responses to it. She sighed and turned back to him and gave him a small smile.

"Sir, the fact that you are worrying about not being human makes you more human in my eyes. I can see that it's a bit of a sore point for you, but I just want you to know that I don't think any of us as different from a normal human being and whatever we biologically are, and that includes you."

As she thought about what he said, something occurred to Anna.

"So, what makes us... whatever we are, came from here? Is that why we're here? To find and take this thing from the technocrats? I mean, why would the technocrats even let colonists come and live here in the first place if this is where they get their serious stuff from?

Anyway, getting down to business: You're basically saying that for all the sheer power the Major and others like him have, they cannot do anything passively and without thinking about it? I mean, for example, if the presbyter is focused on kinetically shielding himself then he won't have any defences against energy weapons or a mental attack or something, where as we would still have some form of defence, even if it is minimal? Is the treatment some kind of implant that we can remotely attack or something? Because if we can disable that, then he would be useless.

Otherwise, I am thinking some kind of multipronged ambush to constantly keep him off balance would be best, where he is getting hammered all around with kinetics and guns, then maybe we can throw him for a loop by attacking his mind? I mean, the more ways he has to defend himself, the more his attention is divided, so if we can attack him with ways that he isn't expecting then he won't be able to recover in time for the next strike and if he messes up once then we'll have him. What do you think?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on January 30, 2014, 11:24:52 am

   The Marshall seems to ignore your comment about being human. Either you missed your guess, or he's already made as much peace with it as he's going to.  "When I say that what makes us deviant came from 'here', I mean that in the loosest sense. It came from somewhere in Eridani, not necessarily this moon." Feuer sighs and shakes his head. "If we survive this and the major approves, I'll tell you everything I know. For the moment, it's not important."
   "Disabling the implants isn't an option. They're bonded in series along the central nervous system, and disabling them would almost require removing the presbyter's spine. Not that I'm opposed to that, if you have an idea of how to do it."
   "As to the issue of focus, you've got it right. Those like the presbyter must exert some amount of will to mount any kind of defense. This does not, however, prevent them from mounting several different kinds of defense and offense simultaneously. They can create a kinetic shield, attack psionically, and still mount a defense against incoming psionic attack. That amount of splitting is difficult even for them, but I've seen the major do it. A mindbar crafted by one of them is inherently weaker than one of ours, but not by much, and they can throw off psionic injuries much faster than we can."
   "When the Matriarch, the Patriarch, and the Praetors fought and died down to the last two, what they fought was an abomination with these abilities taken to the limit. Some of us will die in this fight, but if even one of us survives the Presbyter, it will be just as much a victory as Cassandra's was." 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on January 30, 2014, 11:30:34 am

Damien clears his throat. It's not particularly loud, but it is very clear. "Umm... Excuse me." He looks around at the gathered Unchained. "Now, I realize that y'all are have a bit of a moment right now, but I don't particularly appreciate being ignored." He sighs softly and pauses, as if unsure how to continue from this point. "I guess we should start with names. Mine's Swanson. Evan Swanson." Damien reached into his pack and brought out his field surgery kit. "Now, who here needs help?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Powder Miner on January 30, 2014, 06:04:27 pm

Oh God. Something else was approaching, another psionic... and, if this impression were to judge, a psionic far worse than the machine of speed he had just fought. James was horribly wounded. Tarran was unconscious and doing God only knows how badly. They couldn't fight, there was no chance of it- James'd get slaughtered, and then probably Tarran too. James could only hope he could run. And maybe if he couldn't possibly run the way the bleakman was heading, maybe... he could run in a totally different direction. After all, if he could escape the psionic's attention and radius, maybe he could escape. As such, James slung Tarran over his shoulder and tried to get moving.
Pick up Tarran, get him to the top of the ship, move out of the ship, grab him again, and run perpendicular to the path of the bleakman.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on February 02, 2014, 07:49:41 pm

((Curses didn't see this))

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on January 30, 2014, 11:30:34 am

Damien clears his throat. It's not particularly loud, but it is very clear. "Umm... Excuse me." He looks around at the gathered Unchained. "Now, I realize that y'all are have a bit of a moment right now, but I don't particularly appreciate being ignored." He sighs softly and pauses, as if unsure how to continue from this point. "I guess we should start with names. Mine's Swanson. Evan Swanson." Damien reached into his pack and brought out his field surgery kit. "Now, who here needs help?"

Evan, huh? ...
I do like how we all talked and didn't say each other's name-well, except for the Marshall. That's my mistake. Anyway.

"I'm Tin. Tin Levrs." ...Nice. My one opportunity to bluff. And it has to be intentional. Woohoo. Bah, honesty is the best way. "And given that my friend said you're a telepath or whatever-those-are, you do know we're quite...lacking any much time, right? Minutes? Like, not enough to perform any surgery?"

Dear goodness I do not want to be backstabbed by a needle.

"Anyway, we need all the help we can get-do you know any places we can run to for help? Armored cars? Any vehicle inbound?" Tyrin said, still pointing his gun at the man.
There's no way he can pick that up while my allies are busy...recovering.
"Also...you're a technocrat, right? How'd you know how to operate that rifle?"

Me and Fr0stByt3 need to act soon, along with Zako. :P

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 02, 2014, 10:26:48 pm

((Fun fact, I completely and totally forgot to update Alonso and Basilio's positions over the last two turns, so they were stranded somewhere in Hammerspace until about five minutes ago.

Oops.

3/5 people's turns are done.

))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on February 02, 2014, 11:16:55 pm

((Actually, I have already posted my action. Look back further in the thread. Tiruin, you still need to post a second action.))

"Right. Then let's be god damn heroes." Anna replied, determination showing clearly on her face. "We need to prepare as much as we can for the presbyter, which means finding as many unchained and useful equipment as possible, and then getting to a good ambush site. Maybe the colonist knows where we could get something useful, like where we could get explosives, weapons or at least somewhere where we can hammer the incoming bastard?

In any case, right now we need to patch ourselves up quickly, then move to a better position. I'll try to get my breath back as quickly as possible, then change into a better suit of armor. We can divide up the weapons and ammo as we move. Sound good?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 02, 2014, 11:25:20 pm

Quote from: Zako on February 02, 2014, 11:16:55 pm

((Actually, I have already posted my action. Look back further in the thread. Tiruin, you still need to post a second action.))

"Right. Then let's be god big damn heroes." Anna replied, determination showing clearly on her face.

FTFY

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on February 03, 2014, 12:52:32 am

Quote from: Zako on February 02, 2014, 11:16:55 pm

((Actually, I have already posted my action. Look back further in the thread. Tiruin, you still need to post a second action.))

((But I'm waiting on Frosty! D: It isn't a full action when I've to guess the benevolent intentions of our friend..))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on February 03, 2014, 04:57:28 am

((I think you're waiting on each other to do something first... Maybe you should do something and make an adjustment to it by adding 'keep an eye on Damien' to it.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on February 03, 2014, 06:46:40 am

Quote from: Tiruin on February 02, 2014, 07:49:41 pm

((Curses didn't see this))

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on January 30, 2014, 11:30:34 am

Damien clears his throat. It's not particularly loud, but it is very clear. "Umm... Excuse me." He looks around at the gathered Unchained. "Now, I realize that y'all are have a bit of a moment right now, but I don't particularly appreciate being ignored." He sighs softly and pauses, as if unsure how to continue from this point. "I guess we should start with names. Mine's Swanson. Evan Swanson." Damien reached into his pack and brought out his field surgery kit. "Now, who here needs help?"

Evan, huh? ...
I do like how we all talked and didn't say each other's name-well, except for the Marshall. That's my mistake. Anyway.

"I'm Tin. Tin Levrs." ...Nice. My one opportunity to bluff. And it has to be intentional. Woohoo. Bah, honesty is the best way. "And given that my friend said you're a telepath or whatever-those-are, you do know we're quite...lacking any much time, right? Minutes? Like, not enough to perform any surgery?"

Dear goodness I do not want to be backstabbed by a needle.

"Anyway, we need all the help we can get-do you know any places we can run to for help? Armored cars? Any vehicle inbound?" Tyrin said, still pointing his gun at the man.
There's no way he can pick that up while my allies are busy...recovering.
"Also...you're a technocrat, right? How'd you know how to operate that rifle?"

Me and Fr0stByt3 need to act soon, along with Zako. :P

"Evan" shakes his head almost sadly. "Nope, nothing of the sort. My only support was that gunship, and well," He chuckles mirthlessly, "they kinda suffered from an unexpected complication. Namely, a mid-air collision. As for knowing how to use that rifle," Evan scowled deeply just then. "I apparently don't." He smiles at Tin. "As for time, let them come and I'll introduce them to a friend of mine. His name is Death." At that he shrugs noncommittally and sits cross-legged on the ground, waiting for what may come.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on February 03, 2014, 07:59:13 am

...
...
"You are one strange man, Evan. Thanks for that, though."

Tyrin tried to...extend his intuition towards where the colonists fled--he remembered Cid..or probably someone else(?) note a tunnel, and to 'not open it for anyone, even me'.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on February 03, 2014, 10:04:35 am

"Hey, wait!" Evan calls out to Tin. "Take this!" He tosses the Field Surgery Kit to him with an underhanded throw.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on February 03, 2014, 10:05:26 am

((I can't resist xD

That must be a bomb. IT MUST BE.
Otherwise: I am SO confused. Why do you confuse both me and my character.  :'(
Darn you're good at this.))

Addendum: Return thankful gesture

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on February 03, 2014, 10:07:07 am

[Nope. Genuine FSK. I promise. Trust me, you'll know when I stab you in the back. When we fight, you will be awake and you will be armed.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 06, 2014, 12:42:19 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on January 27, 2014, 10:14:01 pm

Dom grimaced and fired the shotgun at the man; not aiming anywhere specifically, just going for a general torso shot in the hopes of stunning or downing him. If this guy could do that, she had no idea what he was capable of.

Should've killed the fucker the second I had the chance. Damn it.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Dominique: 30+3-8 = 25
Alonso/Basilio = ----

Lieutenant Moore: 33+6-4 = 35
HazRec Squad 1: 83+9-4 = 88
HazRec Engineer: 65+3-3 = 65
HezRec Scientist: 51+3-1 = 53


Gibbering Man:  6+5-0 =11

   Gunfire blazes in the wake of the Gibbering man's scream. The entire squad of HazRec marines opens fire; four assault rifles opening up at almost point blank range. (Gibbering Man HP -10, -13, -10, -17, -7, -12, -16, -8, -8, -12, -16, -7, -13, -18. -19, -14, -8, -10, -16.) Near misses send shockwaves of light through the walls, and direct hits paint over them with blood.
   The engineer flees to the safety of the squad in the opposite corridor. [Soak 7] [Mobility 6-3] Completely destabilized by the scream,  the engineer is able to do little more than make it to correct side of the hallway and hold on.
   The Scientist follows, [Soak 17. Two more saves necessary.] shaking through the effects surprisingly well. [mobility 9] He manages, if only just, to make it into the more protected corridor.
   Moore [Soak 1] falls to his knees, still clutching his helmet and yelling incoherently into his mic.
   The barrage from the HazRec marines has reduced the Gibbering man to a perforated parody of a human being, but, somehow, impossibly, he's still standing. [Soak 19. One more save necessary] You power through your disorientation and fire the Cerico. This bastard was probably already dead, but it didn't hurt to sweep both feet into the grave. [Quickshot 20+1, 8-1] (Gibbering Man Hp -12, -8, -13, -13) You misjudge the kickback slightly, and only the first shell hits, but that's still enough to annihilate a chunk of the unarmored man's chest.
    The torn flesh-doll that is all that's left of the Gibbering man shouldn't have been capable of standing- it shouldn't have been capable of living. Yet, it refuses to fall. Its flesh writhes, and you watch in horror as it sheds the first bullet from its skin. [Failed roll not shown] Even as it lunges for the mostly incapacitated lieutenant, the Gibbering man's flesh regenerates. Spent bullets and shotgun pellets fall like rain, and in the space of a breath the Gibbering man is restored from completely shattered to whole. His clothing is tattered, but there isn't even a splash of blood remaining on his skin. [Melee 14+1 Vs Dodge 5-3] The regenerated gibbering man grabs the lieutenant by the shoulders and hauls, running straight back into Dominique. [Growth 12, -97 Health] Massive, painfully misshapen muscles ripple across the gibbering man's body a split second before impact, and he smashes into Dominique with the strength of a young god, [Enhanced Strength 97, no activation] [Brawl 15+7 Vs Soak 2+1] knocking her aside as he flees from the HazRec squad. 
    Alonso and Basilio both move up to defend you, but are unable to make take a clear shot at the gibbering man from behind the HazRec marines.

(Total Damage dealt to Gibbering man: 427)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Disoriented (weak)

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on January 30, 2014, 02:20:35 am

Check the supplies, and Comm Dominique

"I'm having trouble getting through, can you help in any way?"

   [Observation 8+1] You appear to have exactly what you thought you had, nothing more.  Unfortunate, considering that what you have isn't anything to write home about. If you had some way to contact Dominique, you might be able to convince her to help get you through... [Intuition 20+1] You call up Dom's I.S and ask her to monitor all communications coming on detectable channels, then use that to attempt to get a lock on Dominique.
   The I.S replies by telling you that she has been doing this for some time now, and has already isolated Dominique's frequency. "I was designed in part for surveillance," Emily says apologetically. "I cannot help Dominique if I cannot watch her. Dominique is currently holding position, multiple other receivers are near her position. She can receive on both a general and command frequency, but neither frequency is secure."
    Your mouth is open to reply when sounds of staccato gunfire reach your ears. The sound is muffled and curiously echoed, but you'd recognize the sounds of a firefight anywhere.
   "I'm reading stressed voices, inarticulate screaming, and a great deal of vulgar language and profanity on the general channel," Emily says a moment after you identify the sound. "Dominique appears to in combat. She may be busy, would you still like to send a message?"

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on January 30, 2014, 06:04:27 pm

Oh God. Something else was approaching, another psionic... and, if this impression were to judge, a psionic far worse than the machine of speed he had just fought. James was horribly wounded. Tarran was unconscious and doing God only knows how badly. They couldn't fight, there was no chance of it- James'd get slaughtered, and then probably Tarran too. James could only hope he could run. And maybe if he couldn't possibly run the way the bleakman was heading, maybe... he could run in a totally different direction. After all, if he could escape the psionic's attention and radius, maybe he could escape. As such, James slung Tarran over his shoulder and tried to get moving.
Pick up Tarran, get him to the top of the ship, move out of the ship, grab him again, and run perpendicular to the path of the bleakman.

   [Enhanced Strength 49, activated] [Strength 9+1+5] You drag Tarran up and out of the Virtue with no small amount of effort, slinging the wounded man over your shoulder as carefully as possible. You have a feeling medical personnel would object to your use of the word 'sling' and 'careful' in the same thought. [Stamina 11, no regen this round] You know the bleakness is coming from the north and heading south, and you know there's a pissed off synthetic to the east, so good reason and sound logic dictate that you should be heading west.  Heading west, a simple action entailing dismounting a burning ship with a mostly dead rebel officer slung over your shoulder.
   You half slide and half jump off the west side of the ship, [Mobility 10-1][Passive kinetics 14+1] landing solidly, if clumsily, on the other side and start moving at the fastest jog that you can sustain. [Mobility 21] Which, as it turns out, is a pretty decent clip. The proper motivation can work wonders.
   You run is halted prematurely, however, by the presence of a colonist structure. There are no doors or windows on your side, and it's made from the same scrapped cruiser components as most of the other colony buildings. The building forces you to either turn to the north; parallel and opposite to the direction of the bleakman, or south; parallel and with the direction of the bleakman. You might find a door to enter the building on either side, and the closest corner is to the south.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 38/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (35/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, inside the wreck of the Virtue

---

Anna Witheld

Quote from: Zako on January 28, 2014, 11:12:07 pm

Rest as best as possible. Think over what we could do to stand up to such a threat.

   [Stamina 15+1] (+16 Stamina) You catch your breath while the marshal fills you in, recovering a little of your equilibrium. Even if the presbyter has been wounded to a mere quarter of his capacity, you're going to need every reserve of strength to hold your own.
   [Intuition 3] You have a few interesting ideas on how to utilize the presbyter's weaknesses, but you're unable to build off of them. You hope that a few good ideas are enough to even the odds, because that's all you have at the moment.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/95
Stamina: 24/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. MindBar. Exhausted.

---

Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Tiruin on February 03, 2014, 07:59:13 am

Tyrin tried to...extend his intuition towards where the colonists fled--he remembered Cid..or probably someone else(?) note a tunnel, and to 'not open it for anyone, even me'.

   Finding out where the colonists hid should, at the very least, give you more defensible position. Hopefully it will also come with potential allies and perhaps the ability to avoid the presbyter entirely, but that's probably hoping for a bit much. [P.Empathetics 17+1] You can feel them... South and east, inside the mostly destroyed building, and beneath it. The tunnel that the colonist mentioned probably led to some form of cellar, dug out under the cannibalized colonizer.
     You also feel another pair of minds, in a very faint and distorted way, from inside the outermost edge of the field of bleakness. North and east of your current location. One of them is very slightly familiar, the other... You're not sure. He's either a stranger, or the next best thing to one.

 

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 73/85
Carried weight: 57/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

---

Damien Smith

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on February 03, 2014, 10:04:35 am

"Hey, wait!" Evan calls out to Tin. "Take this!" He tosses the Field Surgery Kit to him with an underhanded throw.

   You toss your surgery kit to the rebel who hadn't wanted to kill you or tear your brain to shreds right off the bat. It's a small gesture, but sometimes the little things matter. Particularly when it comes to building much needed trust. [Soak 21] You focus on repairing the damage to your mind. The unchained psionic did a number on you, a hair's breadth from breaking something important, but the momentary calm allows you to wipe away most of the fog she stuffed in your head. You need to be clear now, clear and sharp.
   The coming decision will be interesting.

   One of the rebels approaches you shortly into your respite. He looks at you with a mixture of exhaustion and perfectly reasonable suspicion. "Marshal gave you something to do," he says, throwing a first aid kit in your lap. "See that it gets done. We need all hands, regardless of how much blood they have on them."

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 48/85
Carried weight: 80/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (6/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
First Aid Kit (7/10, 5 lbs)
1" sabot rounds (2) x8
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar, ShatterMind

---

Feuer's Team


   [Psionic Stamina 22] (Stamina +22) [Wigs Stamina 16] (Stamina 16) The psionic Feuer called Jeremiah trades Hickie back his rifle and lies down as the marshal had suggested. Hickie stays with him for a moment, resting with him and making sure the linkshock is producing no other lasting effects. Both of them look noticeably better after a brief respite. Hickie eventually rises, giving Damien a medical kit as he was instructed before taking inventory of the spoils of the fight.
    [Colonist will 6][Diplomacy 13] Despite having numerous bloody wounds, Wigs does a decent job of calming the colonist down. Unfortunately, that's all he seems to have managed. The colonist is pretty far into the shady side of shellshocked. Watching that last fight, with its unabashed display of psionics, seems to have left him mostly non-responsive.

Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Weapons
Ichneumon Anti-Armor Rifle (0/2)
Sol Pulse Laser (50/100)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35/35A 70/70E)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (5/35A 65/70E)
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25) x3
Combat Blade
Odei Flechette Pistol (5/5)


Armor
Limbo Medium Armor (8/115)
Limbo Medium Armor (65/115)
Limbo Medium Armor (81/115)
Cocytus Heavy Armor (15/150)

((You can transfer armor plates between armors of the same type at 3/4 efficiency, modified up or down by a mechanics roll.. Between armors of different types this requires a mechanics roll to perform at all, at will at best work at a 3/4ths efficiency.))

Ammo
.220 Gauss clips (35) x3
.30 conventional clips (15) x1
Energy Cells (Full) x2
12mm flechette cartridge (5) x2

Other
Reflex Sight
First Aid Kit
Technocrat Tags

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 22/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Chimera Pistol [15/15]
Status: Fine,  Exhausted.

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 20/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Loaned Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine,  Exhausted.

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 17/109
Stamina: 96/115
Armor: 3/90 (0/5 charges)
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10), Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 55/135
Armor: 43/100 (Full Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (15/30)
Status: Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on February 06, 2014, 01:32:42 am

"Right, now let's get our shit sorted then. There's no time to loose and we'll have to sort out the details as we move." Anna said as she made her way back over to the dead technocrats.

"Tyrin, load up. Time's short and we can't stay here for long. Get the ammo for that anti-armor rifle from the 'crat over there, we may need it and he doesn't."

Change from my suit of armor into the best condition armor from the loot pile then grab the fully loaded Assault Rifle, a clip of ammo for it, the .30 clip and a energy cell. Give the other assault rifle as well as 2 clips for it and a energy cell to Tyrin. Put the reflex sight on my new assault rifle and then catch my breath. Hand off my Renfield and the ammo for it to Feur's squad if they want it, as well as one of my knives. Also grab the blade and a light pistol, unloading one of the others to get the fresh clip and handing the last one to Tyrin along with the spare clip for it.

((Edited action in light of sick scavenging skillz. Also, are you sure that's all they had on them Draig? What about secondary weapons? The Destroyer's blade? Any mods already attached to weapons?))

((Double edit ftw?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on February 06, 2014, 07:45:39 am

"I still wonder why I can't get the rifle itself," Tyrin said, half-jokingly to Anna. "However I may really want to ask you a favor-since we need all hands here, and we're quite not in a situation where being outnumbered helps-could I ask you to contact the colonists? The ones...who fled back there?"

He gestured with his head towards that building they were just in.

"They're underground."

Get that rifle-along with any useable accessories from the dead.
Patch up the rest, and help them regain stability and composure.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: wolfchild on February 06, 2014, 07:58:05 am

"Tell her I am on my way"

Head towards Dominique's location, if anyone has energy weapons activate the stormcrow implants, otherwise evaluate when I arrive

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on February 06, 2014, 09:40:19 am

Evan shrugs. "Yeah, sure. Quick question, though. Can I have my gun back? 'Cause from what I've heard, I'll probably need it soon." Evan waits for a reply and then gets up and looks for the Unchained who is hurt the most. "I gotta say, you guys really know how to take a punch, if you know what I mean. Most people would have given up long ago." He pauses, then adds, "Not that I'm suggesting you should, far from it. I just never expected this level of courage from a bunch of backwater colonists who're pretty much armed with only modified cleaning lasers." As he walks, Evan begins to check his weapons once again, and to reload what he can. Some might call it paranoia, but it is never a bad idea to be absolutely certain that your guns won't fail on you at a critical moment. Never. "Say, do you have a name? Or should I just address you as 'You there'?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 06, 2014, 10:02:07 am

Quote from: Zako on February 06, 2014, 01:32:42 am

((Edited action in light of sick scavenging skillz. Also, are you sure that's all they had on them Draig? What about secondary weapons? The Destroyer's blade? Any mods already attached to weapons?))

((This is why I shouldn't do turns at 1am. Apparently I can't use spreadsheets at that hour... I need to write a program to do loot for me. Fixed.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 06, 2014, 11:52:56 am

(Quick clarification requested. Am I on the ground or did Dom manage to keep her feet, and which way is the guy moving? Toward or away from the team? If he's running away, am I between him and his escape route?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 06, 2014, 01:18:20 pm

((Sorry, My laptop is on the fritz or I would have made you all maps.

The gibbering man broke north, running away from the group (North). He knocked you aside, but not down. He passed you, but you're still the closest to him. He's 10-15 feet away.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Tiruin on February 06, 2014, 09:48:17 pm

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on February 06, 2014, 09:40:19 am

Evan shrugs. "Yeah, sure. Quick question, though. Can I have my gun back? 'Cause from what I've heard, I'll probably need it soon." Evan waits for a reply and then gets up and looks for the Unchained who is hurt the most. "I gotta say, you guys really know how to take a punch, if you know what I mean. Most people would have given up long ago." He pauses, then adds, "Not that I'm suggesting you should, far from it. I just never expected this level of courage from a bunch of backwater colonists who're pretty much armed with only modified cleaning lasers." As he walks, Evan begins to check his weapons once again, and to reload what he can. Some might call it paranoia, but it is never a bad idea to be absolutely certain that your guns won't fail on you at a critical moment. Never. "Say, do you have a name? Or should I just address you as 'You there'?"

"To the first: No. You can have the medical kits and that's all I feel safe with you having. I mean, at least there, they've been installed with a non-malevolent needle if stitching is done.

"To the second: I said my name was Tin." Tyrin replied with a :I "Though I did have an uncle named Yiuthear. Pretty strange naming, honestly-not that I ever said it out loud. Counter-question though: I've heard Tecnocrats employ disposable 'drones' for their soldiers. You aren't one...or, y'know, don't think like one. Why?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Zako on February 07, 2014, 04:22:58 am

"What exactly do you think we should do with them? They would probably only get in the way, and they are relatively safe down there now. And you can take the anti-armor rifle if you want, but I was thinking that it might be put to better use with one of the Marshall's troopers." Anna replied as she looked over the weapons.

"As for your question about technocrat drones, you're pretty much right about that. That heavy was basically mindless, after all. Our technocrat isn't because he's a specialist of some kind, I suppose, and being mindless isn't exactly what they need for such people. Especially not when they are gifted."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Powder Miner on February 07, 2014, 11:56:20 pm

James would have to be suicidal to move east or north, so it was an obvious choice.
Go south and around the corner.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 08, 2014, 01:42:05 am

((Alright. Just need SC.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 09, 2014, 03:07:43 pm

(Sorry. I've just been in a kind of funk recently. I'll post something so as not to hold everyone up.)

Dom uses Sticky (60 points of stamina) to link the Gibbering Man's back to the wall opposite her, so the team has a clear firing lane to him and he won't be able to move. If possible, she'll also duck, just in case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 09, 2014, 06:07:53 pm

((I understand, SC. Which kinda makes me feel bad that I know have to clarify things.

Sticky only works when the two surfaces are already in contact. So you could Sticky his feet to the floor, sticky him to the lieutenant, but you can't sticky him to the wall unless you knock him into the wall first.
))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 09, 2014, 08:37:40 pm

(It's OK. Left foot to the floor, then.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2014, 02:07:59 am

Written. Doing statuses now. Still can't make proper maps.

Should NOT have bought Starbound as my study reward, that was a totally counterproductive idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Death of a Thousand Cuts
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2014, 02:46:27 am

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 07, 2014, 11:56:20 pm

James would have to be suicidal to move east or north, so it was an obvious choice.
Go south and around the corner.

   [Mobility 11] [Stamina 12-1] Carrying a fully armored man across poor terrain is tough going, even for you. It's manageable with effort, but you don't think you can keep it up for very long. You need someplace out of they way and someone with real medical expertise, but, while you're wishing for that, you might as well include a hot meal and a spa treatment. It's no less likely to happen than the first two.
    You sidle along the colonist structure, moving as quickly as you can manage with Tarran's armor digging into your shoulder. [Observation 3] Your focus on the task at hand is so single minded that you round the corner before you notice the party of armed strangers just seventy feet to your southwest. By the time you do notice them, you're already in the open. Your back is against the wall of the colonist building, and your only way to flee is back up the way you came or straight west.
   They notice you, and a great number of guns suddenly get pointed in your direction.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 41/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (35/50) [25lbs] 
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield

---

Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Tiruin on February 06, 2014, 07:45:39 am

Get that rifle-along with any useable accessories from the dead.
Patch up the rest, and help them regain stability and composure.

   You grab the Kapre and a magazine for it. After a little deliberation you grab a set of tags as well. You have no idea when they'll come in handy, but it's better to have a set and never need them than the reverse.
    Once you're geared up you start circulating among the Marshal's men. It's not a pretty sight. You wouldn't bet on being able to win another engagement like the last one. Even if you could win again, there would definitely be casualties. [Medical 3+2+1, 5+2+1, 13+2. Finesse 18+2 , Luck 3: 54/50] (+25 HP, +25 MHD) After reviewing the situation, you tend to Wigs as a matter of triage. He looks alert, strong enough mentally to do some damage, but he also looks about half a step from critical physical condition.
   Your hands shake a little at the beginning of your work- before your mind drops a gear and stops thinking of Wig's torn and bleeding flesh as something real and alive. It's a problem to be solved, nothing more. You use the FSK, more for the high-grade anesthetics and clotting compounds than for the surgical tools, and you're able to improve the Kineticist's condition dramatically while Anna and Feuer are having their conversation. It's a patch job, and he'll need rest and real medical care later, but the amount of Fentanyl you patched him on should let him run on broken legs.

 

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 76/85
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

---

Damien Smith

   Damien checks his weapons, ensuring that everything is in working order before selecting one of the more injured colonists to work on. Which puts him working alongside Tyrin. [Med 15-1,15-1+1,20-1. Fin 10-1. Luck 4: 61/30+25] (+15 HP, +15 MHD) His work is quick, detached, and conveys a surprising knowledge of human anatomy. Wigs glares at the Technocrat until he's done, but by the time Damien finishes putting pressure wraps around the bullet wounds in the Kineticist's side, there's a grudging gratitude there as well.
   With the help of Damien and Tyrin, and a lot of surgical grade painkillers, Wigs stands up slowly. He nods deeply to Tyrin. "Thanks, kid. Remind me that I owe you a couple rounds when I get out of this." Wig's voice is slightly slurred, but he sounds clear-headed otherwise. "As for you, Technocrat, it's good to know that if you're here to kill us, you're absolutely terrible at it," the Kineticist adds with a half smile.

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 51/85
Carried weight: 80/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (6/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
First Aid Kit (7/10, 5 lbs)
Status: Hensfield field, mindbar, ShatterMind

---

Anna Witheld

Quote from: Zako on February 06, 2014, 01:32:42 am

"Right, now let's get our shit sorted then. There's no time to loose and we'll have to sort out the details as we move." Anna said as she made her way back over to the dead technocrats.

"Tyrin, load up. Time's short and we can't stay here for long. Get the ammo for that anti-armor rifle from the 'crat over there, we may need it and he doesn't."

Change from my suit of armor into the best condition armor from the loot pile then grab the fully loaded Assault Rifle, a clip of ammo for it, the .30 clip and a energy cell. Give the other assault rifle as well as 2 clips for it and a energy cell to Tyrin. Put the reflex sight on my new assault rifle and then catch my breath. Hand off my Renfield and the ammo for it to Feur's squad if they want it, as well as one of my knives. Also grab the blade and a light pistol, unloading one of the others to get the fresh clip and handing the last one to Tyrin along with the spare clip for it.

  In the time it took for Feuer to fill you in on the details of the Presbyter, things have changed dramatically around the battlefield. Weapons, armor, ammunition, and a few other odds and ends have been stripped from the dead and sorted out into piles. Wigs is on his feet and looks markedly better, not dancing fit, but not casket ready either. [Stamina 9, 14] (Hickie +9 stamina. Jeremiah +14 Stamina) Hickie is up and about, and though Jeremiah is still on his back, both of them look well enough to travel. Fighting fit would require stretching credulity, but they'll make a good accounting of themselves.
   You order Tyrin to wrap it up and grab the ammunition for the Ichneumon from the still breathing Technocrat. The Technocrat briefly counters by requesting that he be allowed to keep his weapon, but that idea is vehemently rejected by Tyrin and Feuer, overruling your own lukewarm approval. The Technocrat grudgingly hands over the Ammunition to Feuer, and the Marshal grabs and reloads the anti-armor rifle before tossing it over to Jeremiah.
   You grab the least damaged of the available Armors, shedding the infiltration suit for better combat durability.  Wigs sheds his own nearly destroyed armor and mixes and matches plating from the remaining armor to get a decent suit. Feuer grabs the massive pulse rifle and a cell for it, you grab one of the assault rifles [Luck 8], which turns out to be almost empty, and a pair of mags for it. You quickly lock a reflex sight that the destroyer had no more need for onto the combat rails of your rifle. Tyrin grabs the marksman's rifle, and you throw him an additional energy cell and spare pistol. Jeremiah and Hickie trade back weapons with each other, and Jeremiah picks up the remaining assault rifle and magazine. In moments, pretty much every useful piece of gear is either being worn or wielded.

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/95
Stamina: 28/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (81/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (35/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (5/35A 65/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. MindBar. Exhausted.

---

Anna, Tyrin, James, Feuer's Group

   Wigs whistles to Tyrin and tosses the younger man the rifle he snagged from the sniper. Which, strangely, is the same rifle that put a hole through Tyrin not too long ago. "One shot left, no clips for it, and I'm no marksman. Make it count."
   Tyrin catches the rifle adroitly, [P.Empathetics 22+1] but almost fumbles it when an unbidden thought crosses him mind. The pair of minds he had sensed earlier, the ones that were still a decent distance north, had moved. In fact, while he'd been concentrating on medicating Wigs and everyone had been focused on gearing up, the pair had come quite close indeed. Seventy-odd feet close.
   Feuer follows Tyrin's gaze and curses, swiveling to point the pulse laser at the interloper. The Marshal's action brings everyone on point, and, in the space of a moment, six weapons are pointed straight at the newcomer.
   [Observation 8] The interloper is male, young, and worn looking. He's carrying a body over one shoulder, and there are numerous slashes and tears in the suit of light body armor he's wearing. He carries an Irin shotgun in a half cradle. The edge of a technocrat insignia is visible above the bloodstains on his collar.

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 32/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine,  Exhausted.

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 35/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35/35A, 70/70E)
Status: Fine,  Exhausted.

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 105/115
Armor: 71/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 65/135
Armor: 43/100 (Half Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (30/30)
Status: Fine

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on February 06, 2014, 07:58:05 am

"Tell her I am on my way"

Head towards Dominique's location, if anyone has energy weapons activate the stormcrow implants, otherwise evaluate when I arrive

   You give Emily a brief message and then ditch, running out of the shuttle with weapon in hand. Which, naturally, takes you straight into the barricade. The officer who stopped you earlier is still there, white faced and clearly tapped into her communications channel. [Ashley Mobility 12 Vs White Reflex 8-2] [Luck 16] You sprint across and vault the barricade, rolling as you hit the ground. A trigger-happy or overzealous soldier takes a shot at you on reflex, and the bullet whizzes by close enough to tug hair. The officer yells for the squad to hold fire a second later, and you dash forwards.
    In the Hallway itself things are in disarray. You're at the back of a mass of firing soldiers, with a shellshocked scientist to your right, Dom's immortals and four HazRec Marines immediately ahead of you. [Observation 10] From that vantage point, all you see are armored backs, and all your hear is the rippling staccato of gunfire.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate (Modified) on February 09, 2014, 03:07:43 pm

Dom uses Sticky (60 points of stamina) to link the Gibbering Man's left foot to the floor, so the team has a clear firing lane to him and he won't be able to move. If possible, she'll also duck, just in case.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Dominique: 15+3-8 = 10
Alonso/Basilio = 73+7-2=88

Lieutenant Moore: 71+6-4 = 73
HazRec Squad 1: 39+9-4 = 44
HazRec Engineer: 47+3-3 = 47
HezRec Scientist: 90+3-1 = 92


Gibbering Man:  7+5-0 =12

   The scientist [soak 15, two saves left] manages to get his bearings for the moment. [Mobility 10] He staggers out of the fight, into the adjoining corridor.
    Alonso and Basilio attempt to surge past the HazRec marines [Strength 21+1,16], succeeding in bullying their way forwards to heel at your side. They do show the courtesy of kneeling to avoid obstructing the aim of the marines behind them.
    The Lieutenant [Soak 22+1, 1 soak left] roars into his mic, his mind clearing enough to find a direction for his pain. He gropes at his armor's shoulder sheath, pulling free the combat knife and stabbing wildly. [Melee 20+4+1 (Attached to Target) Vs Dodge 11] [Brawl 16+4]  (Gibbering Man Health -32) The gibbering man cries out in pain as repeated knife thrusts ram home, though the wounds seem to last only as long as the Lieutenant's knife stays in the... thing's tissue. [Gibbering man Soak 20+3] Despite the pain the knife wounds are obviously causing, the gibbering man maintains his deathgrip on the lieutenant.
    The engineer [soak 16] stays bunkered down, shaking off the effects of the howl.
    The Hazrec squad checks their fire, switching from bursts to semi-auto to avoid hitting their CO.  [Quickshot 17+2-2, 14+2-2, 1-2 (Bonus negated) {Luck 22, Ricochet 16, hits target anyway}, 5+3-2 {Luck 12}] (Gibberin man HP -13, -19, -19) Two soldiers hit squarely, striking the gibbering man in the back. The third only hits by a small miracle, his shot initially striking Moore's armor at a low angle before bouncing into the gibbering man's thigh. The fourth man misses entirely, sending more ripples of light across the wax covered walls.
    The gibbering man continues to haul on the Lieutenant, talking and cursing and laughing in an insane susurrus all the while. [Mobility 20] He moves unimpeded by the injuries that Moore and the Marines periodically inflict, crying out but never slowing. He reaches the end of the hall within movements, making for the last door on the left side.
   [Soak 1] You gather your strength to stop the Gibbering man, but the ringing in your ears isn't something that you just push aside now. You're deaf to everything that's actually happening around you, but it feels as if someone is beating a drum filled with blood and broken glass inside your skull. You force your will to a semblance of order and send a massive surge of energy through it, attempting to get an effect through sheer defiance. [Sticky 4-4] [Control 7-4, Psyshock] (Dominique, -60 Stamina, -33HP) Energy bursts out of you, more energy than you should have used. A ripple of cold spikes through you at the same time, and the ringing in your ears stops abruptly. You feel... disconnected, empty. [Rand Ability 5]  You find yourself holding the end of a tether of energy. It seems connected to you at one end, and to [Luck 18] the gibbering man at the other. (Gibbering man -12 HP) It's difficult to work up surprise... Everything is... cold. The silence in your head is too loud. You can't understand the silence anymore, it won't stop talking through you. The silence is coming here, it's been coming for so long. It's... You shake your head slowly and look back at the tether. You have to focus.
   This was important. Somehow.

(Total Damage Dealt to the gibbering man = 522)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/128
Stamina: 74/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Disoriented (weak), Psyshock

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Nunzillor on February 16, 2014, 05:47:08 pm

An empathic link!  Very interesting.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on February 16, 2014, 06:19:37 pm

Quote from: Nunzillor on February 16, 2014, 05:47:08 pm

An empathic link!  Very interesting.

What? It- *cough*

[goateestroke] I mean, of course that's what it is. Very Astute. [/goateestroke]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Nunzillor on February 16, 2014, 07:31:33 pm

Oh it's not that?  Maybe um... a magical leash!  Let's see that dog escape now!  Dogkind, fear your new master!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on February 16, 2014, 07:59:22 pm

Alright, he was escaping from the bleakman, he might actually- ah. Ah. That was an awful lot of people with guns... James shifted his arm to let the Irin drop to the ground, and raised the arm not concerned with keeping Tarran situated. James couldn't tell whether they were Technocrats or Unchained. And, considering his current attire, the Unchained might not be a less deadly option.
"AH- er- not hostile! Not hostile! ^{_{Oh Jesus Christ almighty help me.}}"
Yeah, he really probably wasn't helping his case.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on February 17, 2014, 07:05:15 pm

((My armor hasn't changed... And dammit, I didn't get the rifle I wanted! At least I got the reflex sight, new armor and weapons I wanted, so that's something, even if I am running low on ammo.

And damn, that is not a good situation to walk into Powder. And dressed like a technocrat too. Ouch.))

Anna glanced at the others and then back to the pleading technocrat.

"Oh really? Care to prove it?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Tiruin on February 17, 2014, 10:36:13 pm

Tyrin blinked at the light-hearted tone of the man in the distance, and wondered why he was carrying one of his own.

He turned towards Evan (who is actually Damien! :O), gesturing towards the man in the distance. "Your friend?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2014, 02:50:31 am

Quote from: Tiruin on February 17, 2014, 10:36:13 pm

Tyrin blinked at the light-hearted tone of the man in the distance, and wondered why he was carrying one of his own.

He turned towards Evan (who is actually Damien! :O), gesturing towards the man in the distance. "Your friend?"

[James Luck 16][Wigs Observation 11] Wigs lowers his rifle by degrees when he gets a good look at James. "No," The kineticist says slowly, an unsure expression spreading across the battered man's face. "He's not the Technocrat's friend... I think he's mine. If that isn't James, I'd eat earth for a week. Problem is, I was sure he was dead. Killed at the prison long ago."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on February 18, 2014, 06:53:46 am

((Assuming I can recognize him...))
About to defend himself, James turns to Wigs as he speaks. And his eyes practically bug out of his head.
"Holy sh-pffpfppfp. Amos, is that you?!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2014, 10:46:51 am

   Wigs shrugs and lowers his weapon fully. "Yeah, unless I'm on a first name basis with random Technocrats, that's him. I'll vouch for him. He's the religious type, but I think that's the worst that can be said of him." Wigs turns back to James and raises his voice, "James, it's good to see you! Now hold still while we decide not to shoot you."
   "Odds of him being impersonated or tapped?" Feuer asks quietly.
   "Low," Wigs replies. "I knew him from before Mahdavi, and, as far as I know, he was never anything important, he just rubbed the Technocracy the wrong way and got pulled for deportation." The kineticist pauses. "Besides, he's got wounded and looks like he's going to fall over in a stiff breeze. He's not even oriented, he can't be any trouble."

[Anna P.Empathetics 1 (bonus negated)] Anna would disagree with that last statement. Not only does the stranger seem to have been oriented, but there are some very distinct Technocrat echoes coming off of him.
   

((And you thought I'd just name dropped all those years ago for no reason.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on February 18, 2014, 11:07:45 am

Unable to hear the conversation, James continued to hold still.
"I'm Unchained. So," James said, pointing to his wounded comrade, "is he. His name's Tarran Smith, if any of you recognize it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on February 18, 2014, 11:16:40 am

((Tarran Smith did help kill Hake back at the prison, plus he was pretty visible there. It's good odds (I.E, completely up to their discretion) if Tyrin and Anna want to know that name.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on February 18, 2014, 12:03:46 pm

When Evan notices the newcomer, his laser rifle finds its way into his hands before he even has time to think. Within seconds, the weapon is armed and pointed at the stranger dressed in a bloody officer's uniform. "You there! Name, rank, and serial number! NOW!" Years and years of training can prove to be very hard to overcome, Evan notes to himself as the realization that he pulled out a weapon that he probably wasn't supposed to sinks in. For a split second, his eyes widen in surprise and then return to their normal size, betraying nothing of his surprise or nervousness.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on February 18, 2014, 04:27:29 pm

In spite of all that was happening and that had happened, just one more gun didn't seem too intimidating to add to the mix.
"I've never been a part of the Technocrat military... and speaking of Technocrats, that doesn't sound very Unchained."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on February 18, 2014, 09:12:02 pm

Anna leans over to whisper to the Marshal. "Something's up with this James guy. He's giving me a weird vibe that has a technocrat feeling to it. He seems to be oriented, at first glance. Maybe one of us should take a look inside?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2014, 12:05:41 am

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on February 18, 2014, 12:03:46 pm

When Evan notices the newcomer, his laser rifle finds its way into his hands before he even has time to think. Within seconds, the weapon is armed and pointed at the stranger dressed in a bloody officer's uniform. "You there! Name, rank, and serial number! NOW!" Years and years of training can prove to be very hard to overcome, Evan notes to himself as the realization that he pulled out a weapon that he probably wasn't supposed to sinks in. For a split second, his eyes widen in surprise and then return to their normal size, betraying nothing of his surprise or nervousness.

   "Lower the weapon and shut up," Feuer growls at Damien. "Another outburst and I'll have you strip and give your armor to the captain faster than you can start stuffing your big girl bra with credit slips. I saw your face when you had to drop that rifle, so I'm pretty damn sure I'll get an excuse to kill you if I make you give up more. Do not tempt me."

Quote from: Zako on February 18, 2014, 09:12:02 pm

Anna leans over to whisper to the Marshal. "Something's up with this James guy. He's giving me a weird vibe that has a technocrat feeling to it. He seems to be oriented, at first glance. Maybe one of us should take a look inside?"

    "Agreed," The Marshal says with a brief nod. "Wigs, I acknowledge your recommendation, but under current circumstances I'm inclined to err on the side of caution and continued life. Any volunteers to do the delving? Besides Evan."
    Jeremiah, tired as he looks, nods. "I can get it. Should be a simple probe. I'm not the best empath, but I can get it if Captain Witheld has no objection."
    Feuer raises an eyebrow, likely at the fact that one of his men is looking for permission from another officer. "Well, Witheld? We don't have a lot of time here."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on February 19, 2014, 12:15:01 am

((Double post, but for a good cause.

You know what I just realized? The Armor page with all of the actual armor that the game uses now was pretty much an orphaned wiki page, and equipment page uses the outdated stuff. Problem fixed. I imagine that may have caused some confusion.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on February 19, 2014, 08:15:43 am

Almost as soon as the words leave Feuer's lips, Evan's rifle is lowered and he stands straight, at attention, completely still. "Of course, sir. Sorry, sir." Don't move, don't resist, don't give them a reason to fight. Play the good little soldier for now. But one day, they'll pay. All of them. Evan's eyes narrow in a manner that is almost unnoticeable. They think they can just push me around and I'll never fight back? I. Am not. A. MACHINE.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on February 19, 2014, 11:30:37 am

Anna gives the Evan a funny look for a few moments before nodding at Jeremiah.

"Go for it. We can't waste time here, not with what's coming right at us. Let's get it out of the way now so we can focus on more important things."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on February 19, 2014, 05:25:44 pm

((Jeremiah, you poor bastard. You don't know what you're diving into))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on February 20, 2014, 01:17:41 am

   Not one for all the 'finger wiggling' of psionics who reflexively move their hands when they try to effect things, Jeremiah appears to be doing nothing more staring at James intently as he works. [??? {Hidden Roll Series Contracted}]
   The stillness lasts for count of five before Jeremiah hisses and stumbles to one knee, clutching at his left eye.
    Hickie grabs him by the shoulder to keep him upright. "Woah, Easy! Jeremiah you alright?" The medic asks, kneeling down to exam Jeremiah more closely.
   "I'm not... It's... What wou... Trusted..." Jeremiah mumbles, still reeling.
    Hickie grimaces and mutters something inaudible and probably vulgar, then he delivers a full armed slap to kneeling psionic.
    Jeremiah jumps backwards and blinks, throwing a reflexive and wildly inaccurate haymaker before his vision clears. "That was... Not what I expected," he says at last, sounding shaken but strangely pleased with himself. "His name is James Evan, he was oriented by another psionic. It was the best she could do, but it's a mess in there. At least one Technocrat torture construct floating around inside his noggin." Jeremiah glances back at James, his expression [failed roll not shown] pensive. "I don't think he's a threat. Maybe once, but it looks like any Tech junk in his head is dismantled."

James Evan

  The only warning you get before you're probed is one of the members of the other group looking at you particularly intently, and then a small nova of pain exploding inside your head. [Soak 20+1] You take it stoically, gritting your teeth and clenching your free fist until your knuckles pop. The pain only lasts for a few seconds, but it leaves a curious feeling inside your head, a ringing that you can feel more than hear.
   Still, you seem better off than the one who probed you. He appears to have collapsed, and judging from the way he's clutching his head, he did the same thing to himself that he did to you.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on February 20, 2014, 04:31:38 pm

James sighs and continues to clutch his fist. "You probably should have warned me. My mind is more... wrecked than it was a long time ago."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2014, 07:43:48 pm

The world had narrowed to just what she could feel in her hands. There was no sound, no smell, no taste, barely sight... but she could feel the tether in her left hand and the shotgun in her right. There was only thing to do.

Dom plants her feet and attempts to haul the gibbering man back. If he gets close enough, she shoots him with the shotgun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on February 21, 2014, 11:11:53 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2014, 07:43:48 pm

The world had narrowed to just what she could feel in her hands. There was no sound, no smell, no taste, barely sight... but she could feel the tether in her left hand and the shotgun in her right. There was only thing to do.

Dom plants her feet and attempts to haul the gibbering man back. If he gets close enough, she shoots him with the shotgun.

((Since this wouldn't take a full action to realize, and I still need to prod the others))

   Your hand locks in place, each motion seeming to drain even more energy into the tether itself. The rest of your body seems to move around your arm, but it would take a heroic effort to move your arm even a few inches.

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 20, 2014, 04:31:38 pm

James sighs and continues to clutch his fist. "You probably should have warned me. My mind is more... wrecked than it was a long time ago."

   The Marshal nods, a motion that might have indicated sympathy or apology. "We had to be sure, and that meant surprising you a little. Now that you've been vetted enough for the moment, get over here. In case you missed the briefing, we're about to be hammered by the best abomination the Church of the Virgin World can birth, so take this brief moment to get yourself propared."

((Okay guys, James is free to move with you, go do things that I can make a turn out of.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2014, 11:25:12 pm

Perhaps the tether is two-way; Dom tries to siphon energy from the gibbering man. If that fails and she can't do anything to prevent him from running, she'll just attempt to release the tether and let him go.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on February 22, 2014, 10:34:23 am

"...Do you have anyone who can check up on my wounded friend here?" James kind of doubted it. But... well, he might as well get ready to fight. James decided to check on Iscariot; did he know anything more about this guy than James did?
Take out some gun, and consult Iscariot about the bleakman.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on February 25, 2014, 10:39:40 pm

Have Tyrin or Hickie take a look at the injured man, then take a quick vote on what direction we should run in from the others.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Tiruin on February 26, 2014, 12:38:35 am

Tyrin took a deep breath at Jeremiah's reaction before steadying up, "Well if he isn't as much a threat as Evans here, then we're all set. I'll get his buddy and he can join us, probably see if his buddy needs any aid."

He wondered whether these Technocrat torture constructs were more tangible than anything else if they were sensed by a psionic, but he was unsure on both fronts.

Head up and diagnose the man's[James'] buddy. Then get on moving! Keep on sensing for that vague wave I felt earlier. Its position and how far it is from us--including its area of control.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on February 26, 2014, 06:19:53 am

"Umm... Just Evan. Not 'Evans'. What's got you so worried though, Tin? Does something wicked this way come?" Evan can't resist a small smirk at his own joke. For now, however, he relaxes again, trying to fully fix the damage caused by Anna.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: wolfchild on February 27, 2014, 02:12:00 am

((sorry))

try to see who is being attacked, aid Dom

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on March 01, 2014, 03:46:34 am

Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Tiruin on February 26, 2014, 12:38:35 am

Tyrin took a deep breath at Jeremiah's reaction before steadying up, "Well if he isn't as much a threat as Evans here, then we're all set. I'll get his buddy and he can join us, probably see if his buddy needs any aid."

He wondered whether these Technocrat torture constructs were more tangible than anything else if they were sensed by a psionic, but he was unsure on both fronts.

Head up and diagnose the man's[James'] buddy. Then get on moving! Keep on sensing for that vague wave I felt earlier. Its position and how far it is from us--including its area of control.

   You immediately examine the condition of your newest wounded rebel. Not the easiest task while James is still having to carry him. [Medicine 15+1] He isn't a pretty sight. The unconscious man appears to have survived a near proximity detonation. Judging by the ripple bruises across exposed tissue, the man had enough time to throw up a wall before he got hit. He has numerous, mostly minor, surface lacerations, significant bruising across his entire body, and a massive impalation injury to his leg. A bit of psychic probing also reveals a cracked clavicle, three cracked ribs and one broken rib, and mild internal bleeding. The man is clearly a psionic, and he should pull through if he can get baseline medical treatment. Except... The piece of metal in his leg shattered bone, shredded muscle, and ripped apart the nerves before it cauterized itself into place. It would take extraordinarily advanced medical treatment to let him keep the leg, even with a psionic's latent regenerative abilities.
   [Passive Empathetics 6+1] The edge of the wave is getting harder and harder to sense as it closes with you. You've lost time making sure that James wasn't a threat, but you're not sure how much time you have left.

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 79/85
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on February 22, 2014, 10:34:23 am

"...Do you have anyone who can check up on my wounded friend here?" James kind of doubted it. But... well, he might as well get ready to fight. James decided to check on Iscariot; did he know anything more about this guy than James did?
Take out some gun, and consult Iscariot about the bleakman.

   You join the group of Unchained, letting one of their medics take a look at Tarran. The medic talks to himself a little as he works, and it isn't cheery sounding stuff. Right now, though, you need to keep your head in the present. That means consulting the person with the most experience with the Technocracy; yourself. Or at least the splinter of you that got rammed into a technocrat.
   [P.Empathetics 12] Your ears start ringing the instant you try to bring Iscariot to mind, the kind of ghost sound that you associate with explosion aftermath and complete silence. The kind of sound which has never happened before when bringing up Iscariot. Iscariot flickers into being beside you, and he literally flickers. It's as if you're just trying to imagine him beside you and only partially succeeding, instead of his usual rock solid presence. "... ... Situation Inside ... ... calm ... ... ... help ... ... ... ... ... foreign ... ... ... changes." His mouth moves when he speaks, but he never looks at you or even changes the position of his gaze. Worse, sound only accompanies his words when his image appears strongest. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that something is going wrong, but you have no idea what that would be. Aside from being incredibly itchy, you feel fine.
  Before you have time to ask a question or try to get more information, Iscariot blurs and vanishes from your vision.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 44/100
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (35/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield

---

Anna Witheld

Quote from: Zako on February 25, 2014, 10:39:40 pm

Have Tyrin or Hickie take a look at the injured man, then take a quick vote on what direction we should run in from the others.

   Tyrin checks out James' friend without urging, examining the wounded man with an expression of increasing concern. With that problem actively being handled, you take a moment to make sure that everyone is going to be running in the same direction. [Hidden Roll Not Shown] General opinion is for a southward move into the building ruins. Feuer and his team saw the building get torn apart, and whatever is left of the place should make for valuable cover. A good ambush in the beginning of this fight could win the battle before the presbyter's raw strength becomes an issue. [Stamina 6] (+6 Stamina)

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/95
Stamina: 40/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Lethe Armored Infiltration Suit (15/50, 20lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (35/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (5/35A 65/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. MindBar. Exhausted.

---

Damien Smith

Quote from: Fr0stByt3 on February 26, 2014, 06:19:53 am

"Umm... Just Evan. Not 'Evans'. What's got you so worried though, Tin? Does something wicked this way come?" Evan can't resist a small smirk at his own joke. For now, however, he relaxes again, trying to fully fix the damage caused by Anna.

   [Soak 1] Speeding the process up only results in more rapid pulses to the massive headache that the damage has already caused. This thing looks like it's going to have to wear off naturally. Which might make fighting a little difficult, [Hidden Roll] or, if played properly with the presbyter....

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 79/79
Stamina: 54/85
Carried weight: 80/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (6/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
First Aid Kit (7/10, 5 lbs)
Status: Hensfield, mindbar, ShatterMind

---

Feuer's Group

  Anna, Tyrin, Damien, and James follow the Marshal and the rest of his team as they head down south, moving down to take the wrecked colonist structure. The place collapsed partially in the wake of the bombardment; the roof caving down in the middle and the entire south half of the structure sagging noticeably. It would take a bit of effort, but it should be possible to use the caved in section to get to the roof.
   With the exception of the collapsed section, most of the building is as Anna and Tyrin left it. The walls are torn and broken, with shining impact craters scarred into every part of the floor that isn't otherwise covered in bodies or debris. Breaches in the east and west walls of the structure provide usable mouse-holes to get outside, and the doors to the south still gape open.
   The door in the northeast of the colonist structure, the one that the other colonists fled through, has been popped out of its frame by the partial structural failure and are now jammed open. The opening presented is slim, roughly five inches wide at the top, and an inch less at the bottom. The barricades that the colonists were using are wrecked, but it might be possible to rebuild them into something useful if the time were invested.

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 35/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine,  Exhausted.

Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 40/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35/35A, 70/70E)
Status: Fine,  Exhausted.

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 114/115
Armor: 71/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 75/135
Armor: 43/100 (Half Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (30/30)
Status: Fine

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on February 27, 2014, 02:12:00 am

try to see who is being attacked, aid Dom

   You try and peer around the firing knot of soldiers, [Observation 20] succeeding in getting a good look as one of the marines adjusts his aim. The target is a man dragging another soldier, one with command marks on both shoulder plates. Bullets strike the man doing the dragging, but to very little effect. Each strike tears a hole, but that hole ejects the bullet and pulls itself back together a split second later. You've never seen anything, never even heard of anything, with that kind of a capacity for regeneration.
   Dominique appears to be... you don't know what she's doing. It looks like she's staring at her hand as though it were a completely new and foreign object that had spontaneously attached itself to her arm. You want to help her, but you have no idea what she's trying to do, let alone what would help her do it.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on February 21, 2014, 11:25:12 pm

Perhaps the tether is two-way; Dom tries to siphon energy from the gibbering man. If that fails and she can't do anything to prevent him from running, she'll just attempt to release the tether and let him go.

[Lots of Hidden Rolls]
  You're vaguely aware of the battle still going on around you, but you're finding it difficult to muster any attention or care for anything but the task at hand. Partly because you're too tired, and partly because you're afraid that you'll forget what you're doing if you stop. You don't know why, but some deep, subconscious, part of you is desperate to keep that from happening. [A.Kinetics 15+1] You try to do something with the tether, in an effort to get his bizarre link to make sense. Nothing seems to do anything. Controlling it seems impossible, and any connection generated between you and the gibbering man is inaccessible to you. Without any other option, you attempt to dissolve the tether.
   That gets a reaction.
   Every muscle in your arm cramps up at once, your fingers contorting and nerves screaming as something builds up inside your arm. It feels like a newborn sun, stuffed inside the bones of your hand. The feeling is electric, excruciatingly painful, and it gives you a moment of clarity. The last barrage from the HazRec marines has staggered the gibbering man, but he's made it to the doorway. There's an oddly translucent look about him now, enough so that you could swear that you can make out the bones of his skull beneath his maddened face. The energy in your hand is contained, for the moment, but you feel that it would be very bad to hold onto it.The tether still exists, [Hidden Roll] and you're just as unsure of what to do with it.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/128
Stamina: 88/120
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Disoriented (weak), Psyshock

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2014, 01:38:24 pm

Try to let go of it again, in any way needed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Tiruin on March 03, 2014, 01:23:29 am

Tyrin pointed at the door (where the colonists went through for their tunnel), "Is it just me or did someone break in there?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on March 03, 2014, 03:58:27 am

James frowns intensely for no apparent reason, his hand on his head.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on March 03, 2014, 11:03:03 pm

"We can't think of that right now, we need to focus on staying alive as much as possible for however long we've got!" Anna replies before turning to the rest of the group.

"Right. Who here has explosives? Of any kind?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Tiruin on March 03, 2014, 11:21:41 pm

Tyrin looked at the ammunition they scavenged. "I doubt any of us have grenades or those sorts, but can't we improvise with what our extra ammunition has? I think I could try that bit. Being a...connoisseur in these sorts."

In truth, he wasn't, but he knew more about the general field of knowledge to get the idea that these items they carried had quite the amount of potential force within them.

"Why do you ask?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on March 03, 2014, 11:52:10 pm

"I've got no explosives --besides a flechette rifle-- but I do know some kinetics."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on March 04, 2014, 10:12:32 am

"I'm asking because if we have any, then we need to use them real soon." Anna replies tersely before turning to the Marshal. "Sir, do you think cover will help with what's coming? Or that we can somehow hide from him? If we can disguise ourselves somehow, we can play dead in these ruins. Maybe. What do you think?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on March 04, 2014, 10:37:47 am

"I'm almost sure the bleakman --whatever it is-- is a psionic, given the... feeling he exudes, and if that is the case... wouldn't he just be able to detect our minds?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2014, 12:22:42 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on March 03, 2014, 01:23:29 am

Tyrin pointed at the door (where the colonists went through for their tunnel), "Is it just me or did someone break in there?"

Hickie looks at the door appraisingly, then up at what's left of the sagging ceiling. "I would have guessed secondary damage from structural collapse. Not a lot worth breaking down in this place, and even less that's safe to break down."

Quote from: Zako on March 03, 2014, 11:03:03 pm

"We can't think of that right now, we need to focus on staying alive as much as possible for however long we've got!" Anna replies before turning to the rest of the group.

"Right. Who here has explosives? Of any kind?"

[Luck 14] "One grenade," Feuer says, holding a small steel canister. "Concussion, from the prison's riot control armory. It's my very last one." Feuer shrugs and tucks the canister back. "Of course, Wigs and I can make things blow up with a bit of effort, and Wigs has a talent for making the explosions a bit delayed."
   [Feuer Intuition 12] Feuer heaves the heavy pulse laser up to his shoulder. "I'm also pretty sure these," Feuer grunts, gesturing to a trio of buttons on the side of the cannon. "Are fire selectors." The currently selected button depicts a large number of horizontal lines. The second button depicts a single thick line, ending in a sphere. The third button depicts a single line striking the ground, a second line coming down from above, and the ground erupting where the two lines meet.

(Both Wigs and Feuer have Detonate, Wigs also has Infuse)

Quote from: Zako on March 04, 2014, 10:12:32 am

"I'm asking because if we have any, then we need to use them real soon." Anna replies tersely before turning to the Marshal. "Sir, do you think cover will help with what's coming? Or that we can somehow hide from him? If we can disguise ourselves somehow, we can play dead in these ruins. Maybe. What do you think?"

    "James is  right. If the Presbyter is looking for us, he'll find us," Feuer says. He starts to shake his head to cut the rest of the idea off, but then he stops, expression intent. "Although, If he isn't actively looking, we might be able to work something out. If all of us played dead, he'd run a thought over us and blow the cover as easy as breathing. If only a couple of us played dead, well, he might not bother looking to close at anything else while we're shooting at them. It's not perfect, but it would give a couple people the advantage of surprise."   
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on March 04, 2014, 01:34:41 pm

Anna hummed in thought. "What if we could hide our minds somehow so he passes over us? Like a modified mindbar or something? Reckon that could work?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2014, 02:52:21 pm

   Feuer grimaces. "Not much difference. If he isn't looking, he won't be able to pick much up. If he is looking... he can break through anything we have. What can be done by one can be undone by another, and that's not an escalation game we can afford to play. A modified bar might mean he has to be a little closer, but this is a man dispatched specifically to root out groups like ours. Hunting and killing those who attempt to hide is his job." The marshall looks up from the three buttons on the pulse laser. "Why, you have something specific in mind?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on March 04, 2014, 03:02:06 pm

"This guy sounds like a psionic master... how protected is he against heavy weapons?" James hefts his flechette launcher to punctuate this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Tiruin on March 04, 2014, 07:17:25 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 04, 2014, 12:22:42 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 04, 2014, 10:12:32 am

"I'm asking because if we have any, then we need to use them real soon." Anna replies tersely before turning to the Marshal. "Sir, do you think cover will help with what's coming? Or that we can somehow hide from him? If we can disguise ourselves somehow, we can play dead in these ruins. Maybe. What do you think?"

    "James is  right. If the Presbyter is looking for us, he'll find us," Feuer says. He starts to shake his head to cut the rest of the idea off, but then he stops, expression intent. "Although, If he isn't actively looking, we might be able to work something out. If all of us played dead, he'd run a thought over us and blow the cover as easy as breathing. If only a couple of us played dead, well, he might not bother looking to close at anything else while we're shooting at them. It's not perfect, but it would give a couple people the advantage of surprise."   
 

"Can we get all the help we can? Like, the colonists?" Tyrin gestured subtly towards that doorway-tunnel.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on March 04, 2014, 11:27:03 pm

"I was thinking that if we can manage to hide somehow so he passes over us, we can hit him in the rear when he engages another group and catch him by surprise. Might be able to overwhelm him that way."

Anna glances at the others.

"He's as protected as he wants to be and I don't think the colonists will be much help here. They'll only get themselves killed against this." A thought suddenly pops into Anna's mind as she looks back to the marshal.

"Say... How good do you think his endurance is? Can he withstand weapons fire for a long time with a shield or is he about the same as us?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on March 04, 2014, 11:52:30 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 04, 2014, 11:27:03 pm

"I was thinking that if we can manage to hide somehow so he passes over us, we can hit him in the rear when he engages another group and catch him by surprise. Might be able to overwhelm him that way."

Anna glances at the others.

"He's as protected as he wants to be and I don't think the colonists will be much help here. They'll only get themselves killed against this." A thought suddenly pops into Anna's mind as she looks back to the marshal.

"Say... How good do you think his endurance is? Can he withstand weapons fire for a long time with a shield or is he about the same as us?"

   "Tricky. He's strong enough that he can force his own blood to flow if you put one through his heart, splint shattered bones, and turn himself into a meat puppet if need be. He's still human, so a lucky shot will weaken him, and a shot to the head will put him out same as anyone. He'll be able to intercept and disrupt pain signals at will, so just putting him in an armlock won't do much good." The Marshal pauses for a moment, considering. "If he's already wrapped himself in a shield, he'll take a lot of weapons fire to bring down. If he isn't... Well, he'll still be tough bastard, but much more manageable."

Quote from: Tiruin on March 04, 2014, 07:17:25 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 04, 2014, 12:22:42 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 04, 2014, 10:12:32 am

"I'm asking because if we have any, then we need to use them real soon." Anna replies tersely before turning to the Marshal. "Sir, do you think cover will help with what's coming? Or that we can somehow hide from him? If we can disguise ourselves somehow, we can play dead in these ruins. Maybe. What do you think?"

    "James is  right. If the Presbyter is looking for us, he'll find us," Feuer says. He starts to shake his head to cut the rest of the idea off, but then he stops, expression intent. "Although, If he isn't actively looking, we might be able to work something out. If all of us played dead, he'd run a thought over us and blow the cover as easy as breathing. If only a couple of us played dead, well, he might not bother looking to close at anything else while we're shooting at them. It's not perfect, but it would give a couple people the advantage of surprise."   
 

"Can we get all the help we can? Like, the colonists?" Tyrin gestured subtly towards that doorway-tunnel.

  Feuer's expression darkens. "No. All they'd be good for is becoming meat-puppets and working against us. I'm not in the mood to shoot through a bunch of mind-controlled civilians today. Listen to your captain; unless you're willing to consider a forced link, they're better off out of the way." Feuer shakes his head after he finishes, emphasizing the last comment. "We have to draw the line somewhere, and that's mine. I'll put a gun in the hands of every colonist and march them into a 'crat army for a last charge if I think it will buy us one more day, but I will not steal their minds."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Zako on March 05, 2014, 02:58:05 am

"Disrupt his own pain signals? I didn't know we could do that... Definitely something to learn later. How much endurance has he got psionic wise though? If we can, we could do hit and runs on him to wear him down and strike hard when he's weak from holding up those shields, doing attacks and managing his injuries at the same time."

Anna looked down at the laser that the marshal is carrying for a moment.

"I have a feeling that thing you're carrying, any explosives we have, surprise attacks, concentrated fire and quick thinking are going to be how we could win this. We need to hit him hard and with overwhelming power, so that he has to divide his attention between attacking us, defending himself and fixing any damage. He may be powerful but he still has a human mind, which means he won't be able to multitask perfectly and he'll slip up eventually if we keep the pressure on. What do you think sir?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on March 05, 2014, 07:19:40 am

Evan listens intensely to the conversation, saying nothing at first. When Feuer mentions playing dead, however, a small smirk finds it's way onto his face. This is just getting too perfect. The smile dies instantly when he thinks that, and Evan frowns. Whenever things start to go well, it means that the shit is only going to hit the fan that much harder. After a few moments, he shrugs. If that's what's going to happen, that's what will happen, and there's not a damn thing he can do about it. "Hey, I could be one of the ones playing dead. He smiles grimly. "In fact, I think that's what they were hoping for when they sent me here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Powder Miner on March 12, 2014, 10:44:51 am

James makes some uncomfortable noises for a few seconds.
Try to find out why I'm so itchy

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: wolfchild on March 13, 2014, 01:24:09 am

Keep watching, especialy dom

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Tiruin on March 16, 2014, 12:39:20 am

((Eep, realized I didn't post an action!))

Quote from: Zako on March 05, 2014, 02:58:05 am

"I have a feeling that thing you're carrying, any explosives we have, surprise attacks, concentrated fire and quick thinking are going to be how we could win this. We need to hit him hard and with overwhelming power, so that he has to divide his attention between attacking us, defending himself and fixing any damage. He may be powerful but he still has a human mind, which means he won't be able to multitask perfectly and he'll slip up eventually if we keep the pressure on. What do you think sir?"

Tyrin added his opinion to the matter.
"You mean overwhelm the senses? Isn't there any kind of psionic thing which attacks the nervous system directly?"

Inquire!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Killing brain cells and giving guns to Teenagers
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2014, 12:51:33 am

Dominique Wakeman and Ashley Fey

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 01, 2014, 01:38:24 pm

Try to let go of it again, in any way needed.

Quote from: wolfchild on March 13, 2014, 01:24:09 am

Keep watching, especialy dom

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Dominique: 100+3-8 = 95
Ashley Fey:  23+7-7= 23
Alonso/Basilio = 40+7-2=45

Lieutenant Moore: 88+6-4 = 90
HazRec Squad 1: 36+9-4 = 41
HazRec Engineer: 22+3-3 = 22
HezRec Scientist: 3+3-1 = 5


Gibbering Man:  36+5-0 =41

  Dominique looks at her hand, her glassy eyes focusing momentarily. [A.Kinetics 16+1] A ripple forms between her fingers, a warp in the air that flashes out to connect her to the gibbering man's back. The warp deepens, the curvature bending until it looks as if Dominique is holding a cylinder of spun glass. Then the curvature reverses; the line of warped air exploding in a wave of blazing light and concussive force. (Gibbering man HP -84) (Lieutenant Moore Armor -25, Hp -12, 5 negated) The explosion tears the Gibbering man and the lieutenant apart when it hits, stripping away the majority of the gibbering man's skin and throwing the marine into the wall.
   Lieutenant Moore [Soak 5+1] struggles to stand up, and only barely manages to make it up onto his knees.
   Alonso and Basilio [Luck 14] note your hostility and open fire on the gibbering man synchronously. (Gibbering man -23 HP, -16).  Alonso's burst goes wide, but Basilio tears into Dom's target, blazing new holes into the gibbering man while he's still trying to regenerate from Dominique's attack. The gibbering man stumbles, his flesh twitching as it tries to fill in the fresh rifle holes. His flesh is noticeably translucent now; a greyish gelatin through which you can make out stark white bones and the darker grey masses of pulsing organs. The man mouths something, but the words are lost as his throat falls apart. His stumble turns into a collapse, his body degenerating into a pile of grayish goo.
   
   Within moments, the only thing left of the gibbering man is a broken skeleton lying in a puddle of unidentifiable gray gel.


---

Dominique Wakeman

   Your mental state begins improving the minute the energy surge leaves you. You feel cold, shaky, and a simultaneous mixture of concussed and hungover, but you can remember who you are and what you're trying to do. Not the best timing, considering that you just blew up a Technocrat officer.
   Moore manages to regain his feet, which probably means that he'll be fine. Alonso and Basilio are as impassive as ever. The Haz-Rec marines and the support personnel are all looking at you with expressions ranging from wariness to fear. Not exactly unexpected since you just exploded the air using abilities that are probably not what they're used to seeing from technocrat brass. Not that you're used to seeing that kind of an ability either... What you did was unintentional, and probably not repeatable. You note that Ashley joined the group at some point, her purple hair standing out among the grey and black hazard armor.
   "Fall back," Moore growls into the command comms, his voice a mixture of pain and anger. "All units, return to the docks and dig in. Harlequin, you and I are going to have a talk." 

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/128
Stamina: 102/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Psyshock (Weak)

---

Ashley Fey

  [Observation 14] You observe the tail end of the firefight, paying special attention to Dominique. She seems... injured. There isn't a scratch on her, but they way she looks at things, the way she moves, it's as if she's still recovering from some major trauma. You don't know if that's a natural side effect of that... attack she used, but she's definitely weakened.
   Which is unfortunate, since the strength of her ruse is the only thing capable of keeping you alive now that you're off the ship.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Toomas Amk

   You open your eyes, blinking at the Wax covered ceiling. Sleeping was strange now, unnecessary to the point that some of the others had abandoned the practice entirely, but it still makes you feel... calmer. Even the rising, and completely paranoid, suspicion that there is something sharing your dreams hasn't made you quit quite yet. For now, there is still something to be gained by having a few hours where you can let your mind rest, and too much of a risk in staying awake and keeping your mind in the moment 24/7. You've seen some your fellows slowly descend into madness, losing all humanity along they way. You'd rather avoid that, or at least stave it off as long as possible.
   You swing out of the guard bunk, hitting the wax covered floor with a ripple of light. There was a time when you thought of the Wax as beautiful and strange. Turns out it's easy to get sick of an endless sea of the same beautiful and strange. There are a few others of your kind bunked up here, sleeping for their own reasons. Some, like you, do it to hang on to the little things about humanity. Others do it to escape reality. The latter waste away, aging and dying as they succumb to the allure of dreams. It isn't a bad way to commit suicide, given the limited alternatives for your kind.
   Raised voices from the equipment room get your attention, and you pad slowly over. Once upon a time, you would have thought that breaking out of Technocrat incarceration would have made life easier. You don't hold to that illusion anymore. Sure, the constant torture is gone, but that's been replaced by the threat of madness, the danger of being eaten by a Freak, and the further worry of being killed by a power struggle between former prisoners.
   "What are you suggesting? That we let the refugees fend for themselves, or worse; that we butcher them and have done with it? We aren't animals yet, Murnau, and we have a duty to be better than our captors. That means sparing lives, not taking them." You sigh, stopping before you make it to the door. You recognize Wakeman's voice. The man was something of a minority leader, the speaker for those who still advocated saving as many lives as possible. He led by virtue of being the most vocal, and by being one of the few willing to stand up to Murnau. Murnau himself was... different. Wakeman, like you, had been made into a test subject for political reasons. Murnau had led a mite gang with a rep for careless sabotage, rape, and murder. Now he styled himself as the majority leader of the Cellburners who still remained sane enough to lead. He was forceful, brutal, and didn't tend to think about pure humans beyond breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
    "Thing are different, Wakeman. We need to move quickly, and we can't do that carrying a caravan of Freak-bait. You can sit on your high-horse and condemn all you like, but things need to be done if we want to get off this station. I'm going to get things done, and I don't need to discuss them with a pretty-boy who's only a short fall from Tech." Murnau's tone was utterly derisive. The man really only had three emotions; derisive, enraged, and gleefully sadistic. Arguments about the guests/prisoners/refugees/talking MREs were common, and they typically revolved around how they locked the Cellburners into one place and attracted Freaks. Considering that nobody was actually getting off this station in the foreseeable future, the argument was academic. You're about to turn and put some distance between yourself and the argument when Wakeman speaks up again.
    "Yes, Murnau, you'll get things done. If all goes to your plan, we'll all get to the docks and have a nice chat with the Technocrat reclamation team. I think that chat will end rather quickly when they discover that we're all prisoners who killed and ate everyone else on the station. Keeping the fugitives may attract Freaks along the way. Your plan will get us killed."
    "Not if we kill the 'crats first."
   You freeze for a long moment, then slowly turn and walk back to the door that separates the bunks from the equipment room. This didn't sound like the usual philosophic argument. This was real, which meant something had happened. You peer through the transparent section of the door, gauging sides. Wakeman is at the far end of the room, with three other Cellburners. Murnau is closer to you, with five Cellburner's lounging around him.
    Murnau is smirking, his goons exuding the same aura of confidence. He looks flush and young, fresh from feeding. "You underestimate our abilities Wakeman, and you fail to see the advantage that consuming our former captors will give us. They provide enough meat to make us all whole and strong," Murnau said, cocking his head slyly at Wakeman. "Which is something that I think you dearly need."
   Wakeman grunts, but says nothing. Murnau's quip is accurate; Wakeman's face is beginning to line, his body starting to show the signs of accelerated aging.
   "More importantly, when we have taken our fill, the only major source of food left will be the reclamation team," Murnau continued. "You saw the ship that docked, there has to be a platoon on board, and they don't know how to hide."
    You watch as Wakeman sucks in a breath, a pointless and now completely emotional reflex. "You want to lead the Freaks right to them."
    "You'd rather walk into their guns personally? The Technocrats meet the Freaks, the Freaks do what they do best, and our two enemies kill each other to the point that we can mop up whatever is left."
    "Murnau... This is insane. We don't deserve what happened to us. We were made into worse than guinea pigs, but that does not give us the right to murder people who are just doing a job. We can still use the staff as leverage, buy our way off the station." Wakeman's voice is hard, but you catch a current of desperation there as well. He's not on the popular end of this fight and he knows it.
    "Oh yes, there's that option, I wonder why I didn't think of that?" Murnau said, putting his middle finger to his temple in parody of thought. "Oh yes; because it still ends with us under the thumb of the Technocracy. I'm tired of being under them, tired of having to crawl like a bug when they walk by. You may want to go back to being their bitchboy, but I'm ready to be free. And that omelet requires that I break a few eggs."
     Wakeman's hands clench at his side, and the Cellburners with him tense. "I'm not going to let you do this Murnau. Whatever it cost us, we cannot become the murderers that brought us here."
    Murnau throws his head back and laughs. "Become murderers? Wakeman, I've been a murderer for years now. It's really not as bad as you're making it out to be. Besides," he adds, his derisive smiling twisting into something crueler. "What are you going to do to stop me?"

  The tension coming from the other room is palpable. If you don't intervene, you'd give it fifty/fifty odds of degenerating into bloody violence. If you do... Your strength added to Murnau's will make the odds completely impossible for Wakeman, and may force him to back down until he can marshal more Burners. Siding with Wakeman will significantly lessen Murnau's advantage, and Murnau isn't one to fight personally unless he's sure he can win. Of course, siding with either will break your current platform of neutrality. Now, with a potential way off the station, siding with anyone early could be very dangerous.
    Of course, 'very dangerous' has been par for the course for a long time now.
     

Spoiler:  Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 590/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine

---

Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Tiruin on March 16, 2014, 12:39:20 am

Tyrin added his opinion to the matter.
"You mean overwhelm the senses? Isn't there any kind of psionic thing which attacks the nervous system directly?"

Inquire!

  Feuer nods. "Several, and its a good idea to hit the bastard with them, but he'll undoubtedly expect that kind of attack and be ready to block it. What we're talking about is making his reality confusing, disorienting, and overwhelming. He can block an attack, the worst he can do to reality is close his eyes, hum, and stick his fingers in his ears until we're done killing him." Feuer shrugs. "I'm generally against killing helpless people, but I'm still okay with shooting this 'crat if he takes that route. Not that I expect it to happen."
   [P.Empathetics 13+1] Any further conversation with the Marshal is cut short when you're struck by the sudden and acute realization that you can no longer sense the void region with your mind. The edge is on top of you, and the range of your senses has been cut to a fraction of what it was.
   Feuer looks at your face and grimaces. "It's happening, isn't it? He's closing in?"
   You can only nod.

(You will have to save against the Damping field next round)

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 82/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 12, 2014, 10:44:51 am

James makes some uncomfortable noises for a few seconds.
Try to find out why I'm so itchy

   This new group of rebels doesn't seem to need your help at the moment, and, aside from Amos looking at you curiously, you appear to have a moment to yourself. With Tarran apparently stable, you finally have a minute to check out what the hell has gotten under your armor.
    You unbuckle and strip back the majority of the light body armor you're wearing, peeling the bloody fabric of your stolen uniform away from your skin to get a look. What isn't covered in blood or half-scabbed gouge marks from the synthetic looks... irritated. The majority of your skin looks red and puffy, [observation 12] with barely visible traces of white lines showing deeper in your flesh. You search with your fingers for one of the incredibly itchy spots, and you touch something hard and sharp. With a quick flash of stinging pain, you pull it free so that you can get a look at it. It's a shard of amber glass. A very familiar looking shard of amber glass.
    "Jesus..." Amos says, appearing over your shoulder. "Evans, you need a medic. You look like you were thrown to the lions and doused with acid. What the hell happened to you?"   

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 47/100 (+3)
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (47/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield

---
Anna Witheld

Quote from: Zako on March 05, 2014, 02:58:05 am

"I have a feeling that thing you're carrying, any explosives we have, surprise attacks, concentrated fire and quick thinking are going to be how we could win this. We need to hit him hard and with overwhelming power, so that he has to divide his attention between attacking us, defending himself and fixing any damage. He may be powerful but he still has a human mind, which means he won't be able to multitask perfectly and he'll slip up eventually if we keep the pressure on. What do you think sir?"

  Feuer shrugs. "I think we've got a chance, and I think that we need to take it. Get set up, we don't have much time and we need to be ready."
  [Talking 14+1] The two of you talk shop about positions and firing waves. Together, you come with a plan of staggered attacks that should hopefully provide the right mixture of distraction and lethality. The only things left to be decided are the exact positioning of the team, and who's going to be 'playing' dead for the trap. Feuer doesn't think you can get away with more than half the team faking dirt naps, and you can't do it with anyone that the Presbyter is likely to see first, but those are the only conditions. If Tyrin is any indication, you have no more than a few minutes to finish making a specific plan of attack.

(Thanks to your tactics, Attacking from a radically different angle, with a different type of weapon, or with a different type of weapon, will yield a stacking -(8/6) to the Presbyter's defenses. Chaining multiple differences will increase the penalty)

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/95
Stamina: 46/105 (+6)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (81/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (35/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (5/35A 65/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. MindBar. Exhausted.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

 
NOTICE: This is a recycled map that doesn't show all of you in anything close to the right place. However, I still don't have laptop back in working order, and this is the last map of the structure. You guys are currently clustered inside of the ruined section. Part of the ceiling has collapsed near the center, providing a partial path to the roof. Flames still burn in the area around the building, but there isn't sufficient combustible material inside of the building for a real fire to start there.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img15/4505/nwvh.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Harry Baldman on March 22, 2014, 02:48:56 am

Negotiating with Technocracy - unthinkable. Neutrality - formerly useful. Wakeman - slightly deluded, weak. Murnau - unpleasant, strong. The path is clear.

Shuffle over to Murnau's side, give Wakeman stern glare. Hope that works.

"Freedom."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2014, 08:41:57 am

Dom turned to Moore and growled. "What is it?" she asked, going on the offensive to try and buy herself a little time to let her head recover before the lieutenant could get after her, likely with questions she couldn't answer.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2014, 11:50:14 am

Looking over his wounds and grimacing as he sought for the itchy spots, James replied to Amos rather grimly, eventually seguing into babbling that the others could not possibly understand. "Fought a Technocrat synthetic. Sliced me up, but I sent... him, I think, into a seizure with his own grenades. ...I spared him, but I doubt he's in fighting condition anymore. As for the rest of this, God only remembers what's happened to me. These last few days have been... a blur of basically Hell. Pretty sure some of that might be from the ants, some from the Immortals, some maybe from the brain fung..."
James pulls a small piece of amber glass out of his body.
"Oh. Oh shit."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2014, 12:35:21 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2014, 08:41:57 am

Dom turned to Moore and growled. "What is it?" she asked, going on the offensive to try and buy herself a little time to let her head recover before the lieutenant could get after her, likely with questions she couldn't answer.

"What is it? You know damn well what 'it' is," the lieutenant snarls, walking over to you on legs that look as unsteady as you feel. "My brief included information on a research station that had gone dark, with a possible containment breach for hazardous materials. Quick and simple search, rescue, and reclaim. Nearly invincible cannibalistic lunatics was not part of my package. We're going back to my ship, turning off all records, and getting this straightened out. If that can't happen, I'm going to send a very sincere recommendation that this station be blown to hell. Your orders be damned."

Quote from: Harry Baldman on March 22, 2014, 02:48:56 am

Negotiating with Technocracy - unthinkable. Neutrality - formerly useful. Wakeman - slightly deluded, weak. Murnau - unpleasant, strong. The path is clear.

Shuffle over to Murnau's side, give Wakeman stern glare. Hope that works.

"Freedom."

   The attitude in the room changes when you enter, all ten Cellburners watching as you side with Murnau. You only say one word, but it's the only word that really needs to be said. "Freedom."
   Murnau's cruel smile deepens. "Couldn't have said it better myself," he says, clapping you on the shoulder. "You see, Wakeman, this isn't about becoming a 'murderer' or a 'monster', no point in fighting either of those at this point. This is about getting free. You still willing to fight so that you can remain a slave?"
   Wakeman's fists clench at his sides, his jaw locking. He's not a stupid man, and he can do the math. Four against seven is stupid odds, particularly when his group is the least nourished and least inherently vicious. "This isn't over," Wakeman says at last, working his fists loose. "We may have been forced to do a lot of things, but we have choices now. If freedom requires that I betray everything that I believe in, I think I prefer slavery." Wakeman turns after he finishes, walking out of the equipment room with his compatriots trailing.
   "Wakeman," Murnau calls just before the other Cellburners exit. "One piece of free advice from a survivor: grow up. Beliefs, ideals, morals, those are for children who believe that 'moral goodness' every influenced a fly. All that matters in this life are the things you need, and the obstacles you have to remove so that you can take what you need. Don't make yourself an obstacle for me."
   Wakeman stops long enough to listen to Murnau, but doesn't reply before slipping out of the room with his supporters.

   Murnau looks at you curiously after Wakeman leaves. "I'm surprised... Toomas, isn't it? Didn't peg you for one to take sides. I take that you've heard the good news?"

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2014, 11:50:14 am

Looking over his wounds and grimacing as he sought for the itchy spots, James replied to Amos rather grimly, eventually seguing into babbling that the others could not possibly understand. "Fought a Technocrat synthetic. Sliced me up, but I sent... him, I think, into a seizure with his own grenades. ...I spared him, but I doubt he's in fighting condition anymore. As for the rest of this, God only remembers what's happened to me. These last few days have been... a blur of basically Hell. Pretty sure some of that might be from the ants, some from the Immortals, some maybe from the brain fung..."
James pulls a small piece of amber glass out of his body.
"Oh. Oh shit."

   Amos steps forward, looking at the piece of glass you're holding. "Aside from the fact that you probably shouldn't be pulling that shit out of your own chest, what's the problem?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Harry Baldman on March 22, 2014, 12:53:22 pm

"I have heard no good news. I would remember. Unless it is the arriving Technocrats."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2014, 12:55:44 pm

"This glass shard came from a bottle that I was told had a cure for..." James sighed. He really was sounding insane, he bet. "Well, from the technocrat fungus stuff that used to be eating my brain."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2014, 02:58:30 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2014, 12:55:44 pm

"This glass shard came from a bottle that I was told had a cure for..." James sighed. He really was sounding insane, he bet. "Well, from the technocrat fungus stuff that used to be eating my brain."

"... Okay," Amos says slowly. The explanation may be insane, but the person who's receiving it happens to be a psionic deviant. Insanity is relative. "Now, I'm no doc, but is it supposed to give you a rash? That seems like a problem if you were intending to drink it or inject it."

Quote from: Harry Baldman on March 22, 2014, 12:53:22 pm

"I have heard no good news. I would remember. Unless it is the arriving Technocrats."

   "Arriving technocrats indeed. The burners up in the array were able to patch it enough to spot a large technocrat vessel. Couldn't get a lock on what it was due to the interference they couldn't clean up, but the timeline is right for a Recon and Reclaim mission to be sent down. As you heard, we intend to take it." Murnau nods to you, his brief flash of curiosity about you seeming to dim. "You picked a side when you didn't have to, which tells me that you're motivated enough to be of real use. Now, business." Murnau claps his hands together, his sadistic grin returning. "Varic, Chan, Mia, take a look at the guards for the 'refugees' and gather our supporters. Make sure we can do this quick and clean without Wakeman fussing it up."
   Three of Murnau's five Cellburners nod and depart. They may lack something of Murnau's enthusiasm, but they seem obedient enough.
    "Rotter, you're going to be working with me," Murnau continues, earning a grin almost as humorless as his own from the taller of the two remaining Cellburners. "As for you, Toomas, you're going to be working with Rob if you want to play for our team. You're going to hit the surveillance substation and get it marginally operational. I don't give a damn how you do it, but I want some sort of eyes out in the halls by the time you're done. Understand?"

   You never spent a lot of time talking to Murnau, not that you spent a lot of time talking to anyone, and he's not what you expected. For someone who led a gang of homeless fugitives in his former life, he seems surprisingly well spoken and controlled. Curious.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2014, 02:59:43 pm

"You saw what I did. That's why they sent me. Your men can't handle this on their own, and to be honest I can't either. What I did was very draining. Now, together, we are going to clear this place out." Even though she wanted to know what had happened herself, there was no way she was going to risk Moore saying that a Harlequin was here when she knew damn well one hadn't been assigned. "I know you don't like this, lieutenant. I don't either. But we keep going and we eliminate these freaks and we find out what's going on here so we can deliver a full report."

She turned to Ashley. How was she going to work her into this? "As for this, this is an experimental AI that was supposed to be off. I suppose it turned itself on when it heard gunfire and attempted to respond to the threat. It can be of use to us as well. There's a male model on the ship as well but it seems to still be in hibernation." She hoped to God that Moore was buying her lies.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Harry Baldman on March 22, 2014, 03:07:09 pm

Murnau - less unpleasant than thought. Decision - slightly validated. Chances of survival - fluctuating! This is worrying!

"Where will you be? In case Wakeman or other parties interfere with unfavorable numbers. Do you have means of distant communication?"

Once the questions are answered, turn to Rob and probably follow him. Do I happen to know anything about him?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2014, 03:13:15 pm

"...it probably would have presented a problem, yes. The man who gave it to me was my ally, but... I don't even know. Maybe I was tricked?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2014, 04:15:53 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2014, 02:59:43 pm

"You saw what I did. That's why they sent me. Your men can't handle this on their own, and to be honest I can't either. What I did was very draining. Now, together, we are going to clear this place out." Even though she wanted to know what had happened herself, there was no way she was going to risk Moore saying that a Harlequin was here when she knew damn well one hadn't been assigned. "I know you don't like this, lieutenant. I don't either. But we keep going and we eliminate these freaks and we find out what's going on here so we can deliver a full report."

She turned to Ashley. How was she going to work her into this? "As for this, this is an experimental AI that was supposed to be off. I suppose it turned itself on when it heard gunfire and attempted to respond to the threat. It can be of use to us as well. There's a male model on the ship as well but it seems to still be in hibernation." She hoped to God that Moore was buying her lies.

[Lie Hidden] Moore stares at you, his expression unreadable beneath his helmet. "My report, Harlequin, is that things are pretty well FUBAR," Moore continues to snarl at you. "I've been at this for a while, and I've seen Kineticists and Wights before, so don't give me any bullshit. I don't care what you can do, or how many of them your Wight can slice, we are going to run out of bullets if there are many more of those things. One of them, unarmed, nearly dragged me to God knows. What if others have the brains to use body armor and guns. Fuck, what if it's just a mob of ten that are equally insane and carrying pipes? We all know our odds of dying in a bed are pretty slim, but I'm not going to let you walk us to the slaughter. If it gets too hot, I will pull the plug."
   Static crackles through the comms as the lieutenant lets out a breath before switching channels. "All squads, re-tool with two flamers to a fire team when you get back to the beachhead. I'm going to get my armor patched, Harlequin, and you're going to join me. And somebody get a sample of that Goddamn glop!"

Quote from: Harry Baldman on March 22, 2014, 03:07:09 pm

Murnau - less unpleasant than thought. Decision - slightly validated. Chances of survival - fluctuating! This is worrying!

"Where will you be? In case Wakeman or other parties interfere with unfavorable numbers. Do you have means of distant communication?"

Once the questions are answered, turn to Rob and probably follow him. Do I happen to know anything about him?

   Rotter grunts and tosses you a small piece of raw metal and wiring. "Scrapped helmet mic, plate goes right above your ear. Has to touch your head or it won't work. No fuckin' clue why."
    You nod and look at the amputated piece of tech. Bone mic system, designed to transmit vibrations from the plate into your skull, and from there into the bones of your ear. Useful when you don't want to make any actual noise.
   "Signal is still shit thanks to the Wax everywhere, so don't expect to get anything intelligible unless you're close," Murnau says after you pocket the mic. "I don't expect Wakemen will make trouble for you, since you'll be doing him a favor too by getting sensors up, but the Substation's atmospherics aren't part of the military grid. You might have some fun with that problem. Do your job, then meet back in military admin office thirteen." You notice that he fails to answer your question about where he's going to be.

   The news that the substation isn't on the military grid is... worrisome. The main reason that the Cellburners stay in the section designed to hold the Station's token military force is that everything, except for the tie-in to the core generator, runs on an independent, and full closed, system. Freaks that had lost all semblance of humanity tended to like air ducts, more circulating particulates, and they'd treat you just like any other large biomass if they sensed you.

   "Don't worry the new blood over it, Murnau," Rob cuts in, "I've got a plan to deal with the Freaks. I just need him so I can get through dual control security."

   You look at Rob, gauging him. You know that he was a repair technician, before he had an affair with a Technocrat's wife and helped her kill said Technocrat so that they could run away together. His story goes that she got cold feet within a few days of murdering her husband, and turned him in exchange for a sentence that she could serve on earth. Rob found out before the Peacemakers could take him, and used his former lover as a suicide bomb in order to buy himself some time. It worked, killing most of his pursuers, but buying time is a losing battle in the spire cities. He was brought in after another week of running, and sentenced to live out the rest of his life as a scientific test subject.
   You've judged him as emotional, impulsive, reckless, good at what he does, and entirely convinced that any idea of his is a good idea.

(You can keep your action as it is if you'd like)

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2014, 03:13:15 pm

"...it probably would have presented a problem, yes. The man who gave it to me was my ally, but... I don't even know. Maybe I was tricked?"

 "Or it really is medicine, just not the kind you're supposed to get on your skin." Amos looks over to where his officers are talking strategy. "You'll go crazy if you second guess your allies. Though, when we're done here, you really should get that looked at."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2014, 05:34:47 pm

"That one merely got the drop on us. We know what we're dealing with now." Dom attempted to wave away his concern. "Once we have flamers we'll deal with the rest of them easily. Now let's go back. That one touched you and I'm not letting you out of my sight until I'm sure he didn't do something to you." That was spur of the moment, but she really didn't want to let him get away from her where he could get to a radio and start running his mouth about things she didn't need him to be saying. If necessary she could try to go over his head with her rank. Fennec might be on her side if she did. She couldn't be certain.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Harry Baldman on March 22, 2014, 05:36:27 pm

"Very well. Let us leave."

Put on that head-mic. Never know when it might come in handy. Then follow Rob!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on March 22, 2014, 09:47:37 pm

James contemplated Amos' words, and then spoke sighingly.
"...yeah. No use bothering with it now since it's gone. What's the plan, anyway?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Zako on March 22, 2014, 10:31:20 pm

((You haven't changed my armor dude.))

Anna leaned in to whisper quietly to the Marshal after they were done talking about the plan.

"Sir, we can't let that 'crat that's with us live. He'll screw us over the first chance he gets, and worse, he'll do it while we're fighting. We need to take care of him now and use his gear to help against what's coming. Problem is how we're going to take him down quickly without him holding us off until the presbyter arrives..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on March 22, 2014, 11:03:20 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 22, 2014, 10:31:20 pm

((You haven't changed my armor dude.))

((Ah, yes. I fixed the mistake turn before last, then forget to update the staging wiki. Propagated error, I apologize.))

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 22, 2014, 09:47:37 pm

James contemplated Amos' words, and then spoke sighingly.
"...yeah. No use bothering with it now since it's gone. What's the plan, anyway?"

 "Do what they tell us, unless it gets down to crunch time with no decent orders. Then we do whatever it takes to survive." Amos shrugs. "You know, the usual. You got a bright idea?"

Quote from: Zako on March 22, 2014, 10:31:20 pm

Anna leaned in to whisper quietly to the Marshal after they were done talking about the plan.

"Sir, we can't let that 'crat that's with us live. He'll screw us over the first chance he gets, and worse, he'll do it while we're fighting. We need to take care of him now and use his gear to help against what's coming. Problem is how we're going to take him down quickly without him holding us off until the presbyter arrives..."

  The Marshal grimaces. "The thought crossed my mind," Feuer replies, his voice pitched as low as yours. "Technocrat Evan is anxious to play dead. Might be quick to oblige him, then put a sabot through his braincase while he's still on the ground. I would love to have the bastard interrogated, but you're right, he's a liability." The marshal's brow furrows. "Unless, of course, you can convince him to link and let you lead. Your will, his strength. If he really does have good intentions, that would go a long way to proving it."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Zako on March 22, 2014, 11:48:29 pm

"Fuck him, we'll kill the bastard and be done with it. He can play dead for real. I'll take the high ground with Tyrin and one of the others, while you take the rest and head off to a different position with the Sabot launcher. When he's down, nail him with it and if we have time, then we can grab his stuff and get ready for the Presbyter. Sound good?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Tiruin on March 23, 2014, 02:02:27 am

((Quickpost because catching up with action here))

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2014, 12:51:33 am

(You will have to save against the Damping field next round)

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 82/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Resist...the wave?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2014, 03:27:19 am

Quote from: Tiruin on March 23, 2014, 02:02:27 am

((Quickpost because catching up with action here))

Quote from: Draignean on March 22, 2014, 12:51:33 am

(You will have to save against the Damping field next round)

Resist...the wave?

(Doesn't need an action, it's just essentially a warning that's going to pop up and tell you when your next save is going to be.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on March 23, 2014, 09:36:20 am

"Most of the brilliant plans I come up with on my own involve charging in and getting savaged for it, so... not really, no."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2014, 12:28:13 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 22, 2014, 11:48:29 pm

"Fuck him, we'll kill the bastard and be done with it. He can play dead for real. I'll take the high ground with Tyrin and one of the others, while you take the rest and head off to a different position with the Sabot launcher. When he's down, nail him with it and if we have time, then we can grab his stuff and get ready for the Presbyter. Sound good?"

Feuer nods. "Sounds fine, captain. Let's make it happen." The marshal turns away from you and raises his voice. "Alright, here's how its going to be. Hickie, Jeremiah, Wigs, Technocrat Evan, take the ground floor, spread out to take points. Hickie, find strong cover and get ready for patch and fix.  Evan, prop James' friend up on the east wall and yourself on the west wall. Jeremiah will give you something to make you look more dead." Feuers orders are quick and loose, letting the ground crew spread out into positions they're comfortable with. "Anna, Tyrin, James, take the high ground. Keep the presbyter off guard. I'm going to draw the bastard in, so DO NOT blow the ambush until he's inside. Everybody clear?"   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on March 23, 2014, 12:54:06 pm

James prepared to follow the order, but he had one question.
"Should I avoid preparing kinetics so he doesn't detect me?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Zako on March 23, 2014, 11:20:00 pm

"Probably a good idea James. We're dealing with a mountain of power coming right at us, so we need every edge we can get. So don't do anything that he can detect right away and hammer the bastard when he's in position. Tyrin, when we get in position, patch James up. We need to be in the best possible shape for the fight. Now let's move!"

Stick to the plan and head upstairs with Tyrin and James and into cover. Deactivate my mindbar and rest while we are in position, and remember to reload my new assault rifle.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on March 23, 2014, 11:47:47 pm

"Alright, then!"
STICK WITH THE PLAN and go to high ground with Anna and Tyrin.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on March 24, 2014, 06:35:36 am

Yes, sir.
Get into position.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Nunzillor on March 26, 2014, 05:24:55 pm

Can I request that Harry's character sheet be added to the list of current players on page 1, please?  Just curious about the stats.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on March 27, 2014, 12:45:19 am

Quote from: Nunzillor on March 26, 2014, 05:24:55 pm

Can I request that Harry's character sheet be added to the list of current players on page 1, please?  Just curious about the stats.

Absolutely not.

It's done.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Nunzillor on March 27, 2014, 02:36:56 pm

Thanks  :D

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on April 04, 2014, 06:53:57 pm

Tiruin may need a better action, but right now we're just waiting on Wolf. PM has been sent, so we can hope to get something soonish.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Tiruin on April 04, 2014, 07:09:03 pm

Quote from: Draignean on March 23, 2014, 12:28:13 pm

Quote from: Zako on March 22, 2014, 11:48:29 pm

"Anna, Tyrin, James, take the high ground. Keep the presbyter off guard. I'm going to draw the bastard in, so DO NOT blow the ambush until he's inside. Everybody clear?"   

Tyrin voiced his agreement, "If anything bad happens to me, however, continue with the plan and hit the presbyter.

"I believe it may affect me more than others."

Check weapon, tighten armor, and steel self for the stuff to come--also check my allies for last minute safety, especially the acclaimed technocrat.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Nunzillor on April 05, 2014, 01:01:53 pm

How about his character just drools while looking blankly into the distance?  The suspense is killing me here.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: wolfchild on April 05, 2014, 08:02:11 pm

((sorry, really sorry I really need to force myself to check this it seems, because i dont just check the RTD forums enough))

Ash moves to Cover Dom, just in case

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on April 05, 2014, 11:08:24 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on April 05, 2014, 08:02:11 pm

((sorry, really sorry I really need to force myself to check this it seems, because i dont just check the RTD forums enough))

((It's a start. Thank you.

Only one player into writing this turn, and I already feel like a bastard for writing the scene he's marginally complicit in.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on April 12, 2014, 10:35:30 pm

Draignean?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on April 13, 2014, 02:51:38 am

Dude. 3572 words of the turn are written. I need to edit and attach statuses maps, etc. 8329 words of my research paper are also written. I need to finish sorting through my sources and adding endnotes. Did I mention it's over the geopolitics of Kazakhstan? Which I know nothing about? DESPITE HAVING JUST WRITTEN IT?!

I know I yelled at Wolfchild, which probably wasn't fair because by the time I got around to yelling at them the timing was bad for me, but I'm a wee bit busy. There may be a turn tomorrow since I've been able to get most of the actual meat ready to go. BUT it may also be after my exams next week.

Sorry if I sound frustrated and insane, but it's 3AM, and I AM frustrated and insane.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Zako on April 13, 2014, 04:34:46 am

Take your time dude, we won't rush you if you need the time to do important stuff off the forums. Exams are important after all, so make sure you get enough sleep for them!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Tiruin on April 13, 2014, 06:48:30 am

Quote from: Zako on April 13, 2014, 04:34:46 am

Take your time dude, we won't rush you if you need the time to do important stuff off the forums. Exams are important after all, so make sure you get enough sleep for them!

^
This. :))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on April 13, 2014, 07:48:53 am

I was more interested in seeing if the thread was dead than getting a turn,
Carry on with RL

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Nunzillor on April 14, 2014, 11:21:54 am

Damn that's a lot of words for the turn... is that more than usual?  Sounds to me like combat may have begun!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2014, 12:21:13 pm

Quote from: Nunzillor on April 14, 2014, 11:21:54 am

Damn that's a lot of words for the turn... is that more than usual?  Sounds to me like combat may have begun!

One shot was fired.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Powder Miner on April 14, 2014, 06:48:21 pm

also good luck with your exams

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2014, 10:48:46 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 14, 2014, 06:48:21 pm

also good luck with your exams

Thanks. Finished one today. Thanks to amassed extra credit, I no longer even have to attend that class. Which gives me 5 hours of my life back each week.

Anyway. There will, still, be no maps. I may have my laptop back in working order after Easter, but until thin you're going to have to get by on numbers and descriptions.

Updating now. I think. Yeah, probably.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Draignean on April 14, 2014, 11:49:40 pm

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on March 22, 2014, 05:36:27 pm

"Very well. Let us leave."

Put on that head-mic. Never know when it might come in handy. Then follow Rob!

   Rob nods and walks out of the equipment room, not even checking to make sure that you're following him. The two of you are alone in the path you take, skirting the edge of the military sector. Most of the other Cellburners keep to the interior, holed up in the mess hall, the barracks, the R&R facilities, and of course, air processing. Nobody trusts the ones who stay in there all the time. The have too much in common with the Freaks, too much chance of joining them. The human survivors are kept in detainment, allegedly for their own protection, but it also makes them a convenient captive food supply if it is ever needed.
   Rob stops at the edge of the military area, feeling at the edge of one wax covered wall. He mutters to himself as he feels the smooth surface, tapping it and watching the patterns of light that form. [Intuition 19+1] You watch intently, catching the idea behind the process in moments. The light is a product of the force exerted on it, and it propagates through the wax at an even speed with a luminosity based on thickness and initial impact. If there was something unusual about this wall, such as a seam or a pressplate, the light would distort in either speed or brightness as it passed through. [Observation 4] The concept is easy to understand, the practice is more difficult.  You don't see anything unusual about the wall until Rob gives a grunt of satisfaction and drives his fist into the wax at about waist height. The wall clicks inwards and slides sideways, the wax that covered it peeling away. It will reform in an hour or two, and in four there won't be any trace that there was a door here at all. Rob smiles steps inside, leaving you to follow.
   The hidden room is, somewhat disappointingly, just a janitorial closet. It's large enough to fit a heavy sweeper and some shelves of basic equipment, but still a far cry from roomy. It's made even less so by the fact that the far half of the room has been turned into a rudimentary torture area. A woman, seemingly in her middle years, is gagged with a strip of unidentifiable cloth and bound to the floor by cords knotted into the shelving.  Judging by the bruises on her face, she's human. Her clothing is torn and burned, and the skin that you can see is red and irritated. She flinches away when you enter, trying to crawl away from you and Rob. [Failed Roll not Shown]
   "Easy, sweety, easy," Rob says soothingly, smiling at the older woman. "I'm not here to hurt you today, I just want to ask you a few questions. If you can answer the questions, nothing bad will happen. You want to answer my questions, don't you dear?"
   The bound woman whimpers around her gag and nods.
   "That's right," Rob says, his voice still full of kindness. "Right now I just want you to nod your head if you know the answer. If you know the answer, I'll let you out of this room. If you don't, I will kill you and then eat you. If you lie, I will eat you and kill you in the process. Slowly. Nod if you understand."
   The bound woman nods vigorously.
   "Good," Rob coos, leaning forward to pat the woman on the head. She flinches away, but Rob ignores the reaction. "You were a Technocrat scientist, and you were a very, very arrogant person when I first met you. That was bad. You tried to bargain with me, as if you deserved anything from me. That was bad, wasn't it?
   The woman nods hesitantly. [Failed Roll not shown]
   "Yes! Good girl. Now, if I ask you for your authorization codes, are you going to try to ask for something in return, or are you going to give me what I want?"
   The woman nods again, something close to hope flickering in her defeated eyes.
   That flicker dies when Rob grabs a fistful of her hair and wrenches her head back. "Did you nod because you're going to give me what what I want, or because you still want to bargain?" Rob's voice is a hiss now, his smile replaced by a snarl of flashfire rage.
   The prisoner whimpers insensibly around the gag, unable to move as Rob twists her head back. You can see tears leaking out the edges of her eyes as she struggles.
   The two of them hold that position, frozen until Rob finally releases his grip, letting the woman's head fall. She tries to collapse, but the cords across her arms snap taught, keeping her upright. "I suppose I can give you the benefit of the doubt," Rob says, flexing his hand. A ridge forms along his index finger, swelling and growing under the skin. His expression doesn't even change as the thing in his hand bursts free, skin folding away to reveal a serrated talon. He leans forward, tickling the woman under the chin with the newly made claw. "After all, we have so much history together." His taloned hand slashes sideways, cutting through her bindings. "Get up, follow us, and be quiet."
 
   You mentally revise your personality assessment of Rob.

  The woman can barely walk, but Rob keeps her positioned in between the two of you. He never makes a move to remove her gag. Rob stays long enough to close the maintenance door, the clean metal panel looking strangely out of place now that the wax has been scraped free, but sets a pace as soon as it shuts. With the exception of the human's soft sniffles and uneven halting stride, the walk to the door that marks the edge of the military sector is silent. The door itself is unremarkable, a pair of wax covered totems serving to mark the importance of this hallway.
   Rob produces a magkey from inside of his suit, unsealing the door and pulling the prisoner through. He reseals it the instant you're through. Freaks, the truly dangerous ones, didn't remember how to use doors, or even what they looked like, but they would plasters themselves to an entrance for days if they thought food was going to walk through. Keeping doors closed as much as possible minimized that behavior.
   "Quick step," Rob whispers as soon as the door shuts, "here there be monsters."
   Murnau wasn't exaggerating when he said the substation was close to the edge of the military sector. Thirty seconds takes you from the edge of the military sector to a four way junction just outside the substation. East leads back the way you came, north leads to the substation, and you're not sure where south and west go.
   Rob reaches out his taloned hand to slice off the prisoner's gag, earning a wheezing cough from the woman. "Now, sweety, it's time for you to shine. Give my friend the authorization codes."
   The woman nods quickly, the motion reflexive after so long unable to speak. "The codes," she begins, her voice thin and cracked. "One-six-six-seven-two, for peripheral access. Core access is V-five-I-T-D-one-four-A-N-zero-E-nine." The woman pants when she finishes, her voice out of practice. "Please, I- I did what you want. Please just let me go. I won't go back, I swear, I ju-"
    "Don't worry, love, you're going to be set free. You can go wherever you want as long as it isn't here or back to the others, that's been part of my plan all along." Rob smiles at her and then turns to you. "She needs to be bleeding for this to work. Not enough for the wound to kill her, but enough to scent. You want to do the honors, or shall I?"
   The woman's eyes go wide and she tries to pull away when she realizes what's about to happen, but Rob's hand snakes out and traps her arm in a vise. He's a Cellburner, and she's on the edge of collapse. She doesn't even have a chance of resisting.

Spoiler:  Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 589/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 22, 2014, 05:34:47 pm

"That one merely got the drop on us. We know what we're dealing with now." Dom attempted to wave away his concern. "Once we have flamers we'll deal with the rest of them easily. Now let's go back. That one touched you and I'm not letting you out of my sight until I'm sure he didn't do something to you." That was spur of the moment, but she really didn't want to let him get away from her where he could get to a radio and start running his mouth about things she didn't need him to be saying. If necessary she could try to go over his head with her rank. Fennec might be on her side if she did. She couldn't be certain.

 The lieutenant nods to you. "I wouldn't have it any other way, Harlequin." There's something very grim about the way he says that.
   With half the soldiers in rearguard, the entire group matches back the few hundred feet that you gained. Rows of guns and soldiers on high alert greet you back in the hangar, their stances relaxing only marginally when they see their own returning. You can occasionally hear a faint buzz from Moore, [Failed roll not shown] the only indication that he's talking to somebody else on another channel. Some of what he says has obvious results; a soldier detaching to hand a vial of gray goo to the medical team, a pair medics detaching to look over the engineer and scientist that had been so affected by the gibbering man's scream, a couple marines from Moore's section detaching to root through armor crates and hand out flamers. [Observation 19] Other results are less obvious, like the way Sergeant White glances at you and disengages her safety at the same time.
   You follow the lieutenant with a rising sense of unease, Ashley shadowing you with Alonso and Basilio. Every other member of the Haz-Rec team detaches before Moore reaches the ship, each falling into duties that don't require them to be in close proximity to two Technocrat officers who don't seem to be getting along. For his part, Moore may as well have forgotten that you exist. He keys open the airlock and steps through, acknowledging your presence only enough to hold the lock open so you can follow. 
   The inside of Moore's ship is larger than yours. In fact, the bulk of your shuttle could probably fit in the staging/cargo area that's docked to the station. It's also remarkably like the troop transports you've seen in vids. If the fiction is anything close to right, there should be cocoons on the deck below this for the soldiers to sleep in during transit, and flight control should be either above or ahead. There may be more ship-appropriate terms for those locations, but you can't remember what they are if you ever knew them. You follow Moore up a short flight of metal stairs at the far end of the bay, trying not to look curious while still satisfying your curiosity. Moore opens a thick metal door at the top of the stairs, leaving it open for you.
    The room on the other side is a cabin, not exactly a spacious one, but a great deal of space to devote to one person on a ship like this. Being the leader of a HazRec squad appeared to have its perks, if only small ones. The room exceptionally barren, with all of the requisite technology crammed onto a desk bolted to the corner of the room. There's a hibernation cocoon in the opposite corner, slung beneath a more conventional raised bed. Moore doffs his helmet immediately, stripping off his damaged plating and pressing a keypad on the near wall. A two-foot square section wall slides open to reveal an open chute. "So, Harlequin, unless you have something pressing to say, I feel that I should speak first," Moore says, his voice even as he dumps his damaged armor down the chute. He turns to you when he finishes, somehow no less imposing for only wearing half his armor. "I don't think you're being complete honest with me. I don't like that, but I can understand why it has to be done. That said, I think that you're going to have to answer one question if you want to continue working with me. If I think that you've given an honest answer, then I'll extend you what trust I can. If you don't..." Moore shrugs. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. You can have your bodyguards leave, you can deactivate every comm and recording system before you say a word, but I just want one answer. Can you give me that much?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/128
Stamina: 116/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on April 05, 2014, 08:02:11 pm

Ash moves to Cover Dom, just in case

   You stick close to Dom, joining the two bio-armored hulks. If Dominique stays alive, you stay alive. Besides, you need to play along with the way she introduced you, which means acting as her shadow for a time.
   [Hidden Roll] You feel vaguely uneasy as you tail Dominique. You don't like being out of the radio loop. It makes you feel isolated and off-balance. You could try to tap in, or at least tap Harry and see if he can relay from the I.S, but there's always the chance of being detected, which would make you look suspicious. Judging by the way that the lieutenant acted, being suspicious would be very bad right now. Still, it might be worth the risk if you have to keep this up much longer, you don't like being in the dark.
    You follow Dominique, and Dominique follows Moore, and Moore takes the straightest line possible back to his ship. [Intelligence 15] You've seen the design before, and you've studied a little about it. You're not intimately familiar with how it works, but it's a basic platoon transport. If you needed to, you should be able to find your way around.
    Once you're inside the ship, Moore wastes no time in heading to his quarters and stripping off his damaged armor. He seems focused entirely on Dominique, delivering a calm ultimatum: If she answers one question for him, he'll help her, if not... A lot of the alternative is implied.
    [Hidden Roll] You notice that the lieutenant's hand never strays too far from his sidearm.

Spoiler:  Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

James, Ann, Tyrin

 

Quote from: Powder Miner on March 23, 2014, 11:47:47 pm

"Alright, then!"
STICK WITH THE PLAN and go to high ground with Anna and Tyrin.

Quote from: Zako on March 23, 2014, 11:20:00 pm

"Probably a good idea James. We're dealing with a mountain of power coming right at us, so we need every edge we can get. So don't do anything that he can detect right away and hammer the bastard when he's in position. Tyrin, when we get in position, patch James up. We need to be in the best possible shape for the fight. Now let's move!"

Stick to the plan and head upstairs with Tyrin and James and into cover. Deactivate my mindbar and rest while we are in position, and remember to reload my new assault rifle.

Quote from: Tiruin on April 04, 2014, 07:09:03 pm

Tyrin voiced his agreement, "If anything bad happens to me, however, continue with the plan and hit the presbyter.

"I believe it may affect me more than others."

Check weapon, tighten armor, and steel self for the stuff to come--also check my allies for last minute safety, especially the acclaimed technocrat.

   The Unchained break up into the two groups, with Anna, Tyrin and James scrambling up the broken ceiling to take up a position on the roof while the others arrange themselves on the ground floor. [James Stamina 16] [Anna Stamina 7+1] Anna and James both take a breather on the roof, careful to keep a low profile. It would take a lot of bad luck for an enemy to see them through the smoke, but it did no good to invite disaster before the trap was even sprung.
    On the ground floor, Hickie slips out the west wall, readying medical supplies and staying behind thick cover. Jeremiah and Wigs take the north-west and south-east corners respectively. Feuer takes the middle of the east wall, standing over Tarran's near corpse. Technocrat Evans slumps down on the opposite wall, slouching down in a puddle of blood left by one of the building's former residents.
    Tyrin gives everyone on the top floor a once over. James needs a lot of work, and assuming enough time and no more serious cases on the ground floor, he'd work on him first. [Feuer 22 Reflex Vs Tyrin Reflex 1] [Feuer Reflex 22 Vs Damien Passive.K, Luck 14,13] Tyrin peers down to look at the erstwhile Technocrat, looking over the edge just in time to see the Marshall level the sabot rifle at the former soldier's head. The Techncrat doesn't twitch, registering nothing, sensing nothing. There's no time for Tyrin to cry out a warning or ask for explanation. The marshal pulls the trigger.
   [Marshal Quickshot 15+1-2-3+2]  The sabot rifle is deafening inside the small structure, and the Marshal's aim is unerring. (66*2, 132,   Shield -45, 9 negated. Armor -11 (Pierce, no reduction), 2 negated. HP -76) The sabot slugs through the Technocrat's shield, then punches straight through the man's light helmet as it wasn't even there. Tyrin recoils as part of the Technocrat's head explodes, the image of the defenseless man reflexively thrashing against the sudden trauma burned into his skull. Tyrin had made hard calls before. He'd killed a woman not an hour past. But to see a man killed in cold blood, a man who'd promised to help... That was different. That was something far darker than what Tyrin did.
   At least, he hoped so.

---

Damien Smith

  Damien complied with the plans of the Unchained, he even made a point of saying 'sir'. He could be civil, when the occasion called for it. He needed these people to trust him, perhaps not to welcome him, but to extend enough trust to let him close. Damien dragged the almost dead man over to the east wall, as asked, before settling into a carefully boneless sprawl on the west wall. A fair number of folk had died here, and pretending to be a first-glance corpse among their obliterated remains wouldn't pose much of a challenge. Damien inhaled and exhaled carefully, shallower each time, closing his eyes and settling into his role.
    The sabot that struck him in the head outran its own sonic boom. There was no warning, only confusion and sudden, annihilating pain. He felt his jawbone splinter away from the side of his head, the flesh of his cheek torn completely away as the projectile ripped though him. He convulsed with pain, trying to cry out through his ruined face.
    Betrayed. He'd been betrayed.
   Damien lay still after the first convulsion. There was no word for the agony that consumed him. He couldn't think, he couldn't move, he could only feel. His kinetic abilities let him feel every little piece of damage the sabot had done to him, every break, every fracture, every pressure hemorrhage, everything. Part of him wanted to die. He could feel death, could feel that his kinetics were the only thing keeping his brain from bleeding its way to failure. It would be so easy to let go.
   So easy to get away from the pain.

Spoiler:  Damien Smith (click to show/hide)

Health: 3/79
Stamina: 60/85
Carried weight: 80/150
Attire: Technocrat Uniform, Asgard Shield Armor 75/75 (150/150, 35lbs)
Inv:
Hellhound Beam SMG (30/30, 15lbs)
Abassy (6/7, 8lbs)
Laelaps Laser Rifle (12/12, 17lbs)
.50 cal pistol clip (7) x4
Energy Cell (Full) x8
First Aid Kit (7/10, 5 lbs)
Status: Hensfield, mindbar, critically wounded: Missing left cheek, left side of jawbone destroyed, cranial fractures, damaged left orbital ridge, kinetically controlled internal bleeding.

---

James, Anna, Tyrin

   Before anyone can ask what the hell just happened, the edge of the damping field hits. [Anna, Tyrin, James, Feuer, Hickie, Jeremiah, Wigs  P.Empathetics 16+2, 15+1, 15, 3+1, 14, 8, 11] [Wigs Luck 1] Anna, Tyrin, and James ward it off effectively, shielding their minds before the field can take effect. Jeremiah emulates, though somewhat less skillfully. Feuer and Wigs, however, have an almost identical reaction to the field. They both suck in air as if they'd taken an icicle to the stomach- their eyes focusing on nothing at all.
    "I can't... do anything. It's gone," Wigs says slowly, his eyes distant. Feuer wears the same expression at first, but he pulls himself together faster.
    "Goddamnit," the Marshal curses, shaking himself. "Wigs! Pull yourself together and grab your weapon, kinetics aren't the only way to solve this. Going to make it a harder though..." He mutters, shaking his head.  "Captain," he calls up to Anna, "Wigs and I can't reach our kinetics. If your man's speed estimates are correct, we should still have a little time before the presbyter arrives. We may need to adapt tactics."

   [Luck 5] [James Observation 17] James, peeking sideways over the roof, catches a glimpse of motion in the smoke to the north-east. A swirling shadow that draws closer by the moment. It's too obscure to make out any features, but there's enough detail to observe to major discrepancies with the incoming object. As the shadow passes the diffuse lights spawned by smoke shrouded fires, the lights dim or die. Stranger still, the silhouette does not appear to be walking. Rather, it appears to be gliding a foot or two above the surface of the ground at the speed of a hard run. You have a matter of seconds.

((Ambush/Combat Will commence next round in full.))

Spoiler:  Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 56/79
Stamina: 85/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Spoiler:  James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 66/100 (+3)
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (47/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield

Spoiler:  Anna Witheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/95
Stamina: 60/105
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (81/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (35/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (5/35A 65/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Calm Before The Storm
Post by: Nunzillor on April 14, 2014, 11:52:25 pm

Whoops.  Nothing to see here, folks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Xanmyral on April 15, 2014, 12:23:17 am

[Oof, poor guy. Wonder what he'll do now.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Nunzillor on April 15, 2014, 01:10:18 am

I feel bad for him too.  That was cold.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Harry Baldman on April 15, 2014, 01:27:42 am

Toomas twitched at the sight of the woman even as he carefully devised three layers of mnemonics to memorize the numbers she had said. A plan was in motion, and it involved a lack of moral fiber and hideous acts performed in the name of freedom. Doubtlessly worth it, and Toomas was not known to have a very active conscience, but the scientists, even when they had done what they did, were ultimately kindred spirits. Nevertheless, now the tables were turned and thoughts of weakness were not to be entertained. He had to- wait a second.

"Not thought out as well as it could have been," Toomas said out loud. "We do not know she has told us the truth. And now she has no reason to do so if she has spoken untruly, as she knows her fate. Not very good thinking. Not very good at all. But I shall do the honors, yes, if the plan is unchanged?"

Using my (totally free, I assume) ability to shape my hand into a knife utility knife, slice an elementary circuit diagram into her back fairly deeply and meticulously. And if that doesn't meet with Rob's approval, carefully pierce her in the spleen with said knifehand. Then proceed with Rob's Plan.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Zako on April 15, 2014, 06:43:46 am

"I can try to help reverse the block on you two, but I might not be able to do that and fire at the same time. And he'll probably notice me trying something. Just finish that 'crat off quickly and get ready, he's almost here."

Anna turned to the others next to her on the roof.

"Get ready for some serious shit. Stick to the plan as best as possible and cycle what attacks you make, if possible. Good luck guys."

Reload my assault rifle, go prone, aim at where the presbyter is coming from and prepare to fire bursts at the target. As soon as the attack starts, throw up a mindbar on myself, Tyrin and James then open fire. Stick to the plan!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: wolfchild on April 15, 2014, 08:48:00 am

Ashley stays hidden, (hopefully) and intervenes if Dom seems to get into trouble

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 10:38:14 am

Quote from: Harry Baldman on April 15, 2014, 01:27:42 am

Toomas twitched at the sight of the woman even as he carefully devised three layers of mnemonics to memorize the numbers she had said. A plan was in motion, and it involved a lack of moral fiber and hideous acts performed in the name of freedom. Doubtlessly worth it, and Toomas was not known to have a very active conscience, but the scientists, even when they had done what they did, were ultimately kindred spirits. Nevertheless, now the tables were turned and thoughts of weakness were not to be entertained. He had to- wait a second.

"Not thought out as well as it could have been," Toomas said out loud. "We do not know she has told us the truth. And now she has no reason to do so if she has spoken untruly, as she knows her fate. Not very good thinking. Not very good at all. But I shall do the honors, yes, if the plan is unchanged?"

Using my (totally free, I assume) ability to shape my hand into a knife, slice an elementary circuit diagram into her back fairly deeply and meticulously. And if that doesn't meet with Rob's approval, carefully pierce her in the spleen with said knifehand. Then proceed with Rob's Plan.

((No, Rob has the Talons ability. You'd need either Talons or Spines to be able to generate a cutting surface from your body. You've still got your utility knife, (And your welding kit if you're feeling absolutely sadistic) but you can't do the finger knives without buying the ability.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 10:40:37 am

"That depends on what the question is. Ask and I'll see if I can answer," Dom replied evenly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 10:53:52 am

    Moore shakes his head. "Not good enough. You're asking me to trust you blindly, and for everyone under my command to trust you blindly. In return for that trust, I want you to trust me once." A smile flickers across the Lieutenants face, and he walks over to the corner of the room by his bed. "I know that you're undoubtedly going to report me for misconduct, go all the up the chain and try to get me labeled as some form of deviant, but it wouldn't be the first time. I may be out of line, but, quite frankly, I don't need you." Moore slides open a much simpler wall panel with teardrop on it, revealing a small sink and mirror. He fills a glass of water and sips at it absently before turning back your way. "I've learned to read between the lines of orders. I was given no specific objective here, just reclamation. That means that I'd probably get a rather stern talking to should I blow this place up and write it off as damage done. You... I don't think you can afford that. Worse, I don't think that you can complete your mission without our help."
   Moore casually walks back up to you group, swirling his water cup in his off hand. "One honest answer is a very small price for assistance, particularly since I probably know almost as many dirty little secrets as you do. I'm finding it odd that a Harlequin such as yourself can't see the benefits here. "

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 11:00:16 am

"Philosophizing isn't getting us any closer to what you want to ask me. And I'm not going to report you for anything you'd done yet, even if I ought to." Dom leaned against the wall. "...I wasn't expecting this situation either, Lieutenant. I was under the impression it was going to be a simple pick up. But of course nothing is that simple, is it?" She scoffed to herself, shaking her head. "Go ahead and ask."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Harry Baldman on April 15, 2014, 11:13:10 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 10:38:14 am

((No, Rob has the Talons ability. You'd need either Talons or Spines to be able to generate a cutting surface from your body. You've still got your utility knife, (And your welding kit if you're feeling absolutely sadistic) but you can't do the finger knives without buying the ability.))

((Ah, I see. I was just assuming, since Consume costs nothing and involves turning my hand into a spike or a knife.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 12:34:37 pm

Quote from: Harry Baldman on April 15, 2014, 11:13:10 am

Quote from: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 10:38:14 am

((No, Rob has the Talons ability. You'd need either Talons or Spines to be able to generate a cutting surface from your body. You've still got your utility knife, (And your welding kit if you're feeling absolutely sadistic) but you can't do the finger knives without buying the ability.))

((Ah, I see. I was just assuming, since Consume costs nothing and involves turning my hand into a spike or a knife.))

((Actually consume just involves punching someone hard enough to breach flesh. If I said knifehand or spearhand, I was referring to the style of holding the fist in order to make the breach easier, not any restructuring. You can use spikes, talons, pseudopods to help the consume ability IF you have devouring attack, but they aren't the main event.))

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 11:00:16 am

"Philosophizing isn't getting us any closer to what you want to ask me. And I'm not going to report you for anything you'd done yet, even if I ought to." Dom leaned against the wall. "...I wasn't expecting this situation either, Lieutenant. I was under the impression it was going to be a simple pick up. But of course nothing is that simple, is it?" She scoffed to herself, shaking her head. "Go ahead and ask."

Moore nods. "What happened at Redfall?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 12:46:04 pm

Dom straightened up. Her stance wasn't completely hostile yet, but she was clearly ready to use her shotgun if need be. "And what would you say if I told you 'I don't remember Redfall?'" she asked. It was a completely truthful statement - she had no memory whatsoever of what Redfall was, other than Dr. Fennec mentioning it being some kind of trial.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 01:15:53 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 12:46:04 pm

Dom straightened up. Her stance wasn't completely hostile yet, but she was clearly ready to use her shotgun if need be. "And what would you say if I told you 'I don't remember Redfall?'" she asked. It was a completely truthful statement - she had no memory whatsoever of what Redfall was, other than Dr. Fennec mentioning it being some kind of trial.

   Moore taps the side of his glass and grunts. "I'd say that's not what I expected. I've never heard of Redfall, White has never head of Redfall, and, according to her brief scan of our computers, the ship hasn't heard of Redfall either. Which begs the question of why one of my men specifically mentioned it to you. I'm sure you can see where I'm going with this, and why it concerns me."
   [Moore Observation 14] The lieutenant isn't blind to your change in stance. "By the way, you can stop posturing. White has orders to take command and eliminate you if we don't leave this ship together."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 01:25:55 pm

"I honestly don't know what your scientist could be talking about, and I'm prepared to swear on anything you'd like me to that I'm telling you the truth." Dom thought about it for a moment. "You should keep a close eye on him. How well do you know Dr. Fennec?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 01:39:22 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 01:25:55 pm

"I honestly don't know what your scientist could be talking about, and I'm prepared to swear on anything you'd like me to that I'm telling you the truth." Dom thought about it for a moment. "You should keep a close eye on him. How well do you know Dr. Fennec?"

[Hidden Roll] Moore grunts. "Fair enough, not that I can think of anything to swear on at the moment. Dr. Fennec was part of a forced unit exchange two months ago. It's a good story for a round of drinks, but the short version is that my unit burned down a colony governor's rather opulent home in order to solve a... situation. Dispatch decided that my discipline had grown to lax due to familiarity and swapped my troops around. I lost some of my best men, and they added three scientists, three engineers and five soldiers to my team. Fennec was one of the scientists."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 01:47:48 pm

"I see." Dom shifted her weight. "What do you propose we do, then?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 07:17:07 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 01:47:48 pm

"I see." Dom shifted her weight. "What do you propose we do, then?"

    "That," The lieutenant says slowly, "is a bit of a problem. I always believed Fennec was set to watch me, but now I can't really trust him or you. On one hand, you're telling the truth. In that case, Fennec delivered a message to the wrong person. Maybe the message was mundane, maybe not. However, if you're lying... Fennec delivered a message to you, and the you're working together with a sub-directive that I never received." Moore sighs and finishes his glass. "For now, there's very little I can do besides give up to paranoia and blow this place to hell or continue on blind. Of the two, I'm not yet willing to-"
   Moore cuts off when the ships lighting flickers momentarily. He squints at the ceiling, unsnapping his pistol. "What the hell was that?"
   Then the lights shut off completely.

   Emergency lighting cuts on almost instantaneously, but it begins to flicker fitfully moments after it turns on. [Observation 7] You can hear the sound of multiple faint thumps coming from outside the room.
    Moore grabs his helmet and presses against the inside, simulating a neck. "White! Report!" Nothing happens. "Argyle! Goddamnit, anyone!"
 
   Your own helmet mic chirps conspicuously. "Dominique," Emily's voice comes through, bright and clear, "there are some very unusual readings we're getting. Did you introduce a virus into the power control substructure of docking station?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 07:23:02 pm

(...Was that loud enough for Nathaniel to hear?)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 15, 2014, 07:27:47 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on April 15, 2014, 07:23:02 pm

(...Was that loud enough for Nathaniel to hear?)

Doubtful, considering that he's a couple planets away. For Moore it depends on whether you took your helmet off. If you did, yes. If you still have your helmet on, no. He might have heard a faint sound, but not much.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Powder Miner on April 15, 2014, 08:39:20 pm

James' head snaps to the side as he looks at the technocrat getting his brains oh-so-suddenly blown out. "What the hell?! Oh, no time! He's over there!"
Point out the direction of the bleakman, look for some sort of cover, attempt to reach Iscariot and warn him of potential empathetic attack-- see if the nullification field, in fact, stops that from happening.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2014, 11:14:41 am

(I thought Moore's name was Nathaniel. >.> Maybe I just misremembered.)

"Something's wrong. Get your armor on and let's go check." Dom looked at the door. "...I think your good doctor may have made his move. We need to find him and question him."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 16, 2014, 02:03:27 pm

((Nathan, actually.

...

I can see how that might be confusing.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 16, 2014, 02:10:13 pm

(Oh yeah, Hoke is Nathaniel. Derp. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Powder Miner on April 16, 2014, 05:55:27 pm

((perhaps trying to talk to my inner me is not the best use of my time in this situation
nonetheless, OH WELL))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 16, 2014, 07:25:18 pm

((Eh, well. The only reason there's a break between last turn and the actual ambush is to give Tiruin a chance to react to what he just witnessed. I've got big plans for that young man!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on April 16, 2014, 09:42:02 pm

((Aww, thanks :D
But I'm not James ;_;))

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 15, 2014, 08:39:20 pm

"What the hell?! Oh, no time! He's over there!"

Focus empathetics towards the general area of 'there' and try to scope out where the general problem is, there.

Unload suppressing fire with any automatic or burst-fire weapon I have available (even if it means the pistol) towards said area.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 16, 2014, 10:03:24 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on April 16, 2014, 09:42:02 pm

((Aww, thanks :D
But I'm not James ;_;))

((What? I never said you were. Granted, my pronouns could use clarity. I should have said,

"The only reason there's a break between last turn and the actual ambush is to give Tiruin a chance to react to what [Tyrin] just witnessed. I've got big plans for that young man!"

But I haven't directly referred to James yet. I don't think.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Nunzillor on April 17, 2014, 10:54:25 am

(Tyrin saw Evans get liberated of half his jaw too)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on April 17, 2014, 11:09:37 am

((I did? ._.
I mean...
...
Really?!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2014, 12:12:12 pm

((I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. I'm going to assume no.

Yes. That's basically what the entire last half of the first James, Anna, Tyrin was about.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on April 17, 2014, 06:01:35 pm

((I'm not being sarcastic. I didn't read it as someone being parted from his jaw :/))

...
*looks up from the bottom of the page*
((Oh.))

._.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Nunzillor on April 17, 2014, 07:34:06 pm

The text of that section doesn't explicitly refer to his jaw, but if you take a look at Damien's status you can see the full extent of the character's injuries.

Edit:  and, since those injuries were inflicted directly in front of you, it can be assumed that you are aware of them, even if their gruesome nature was not entirely fleshed out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Xanmyral on April 17, 2014, 07:36:02 pm

[Ah, war. Truly the scar of every mind involved.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on April 17, 2014, 08:44:16 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on April 17, 2014, 06:01:35 pm

((I'm not being sarcastic. I didn't read it as someone being parted from his jaw :/))

...
*looks up from the bottom of the page*
((Oh.))

._.

((You saw part of the man's head dissolve into gore. You may not be aware of the clinical extent of his injuries, but you're definitely aware that Damien isn't getting back up again.))

((Also, Damien's turn was kinda explicit on the matter.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: wolfchild on April 20, 2014, 05:24:41 am

((I am going on holiday tomorrow and will have suspect internet for the next week, I will probably be able to post but may not))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on May 05, 2014, 08:20:39 am

[bump?]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on May 06, 2014, 10:53:14 am

((Finals, sorry. Done on Friday, 2PM, but then I have to check out an apartment. Weekend?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 06, 2014, 03:09:34 pm

(Good luck with your finals, D. ^^^)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Powder Miner on May 06, 2014, 04:59:32 pm

((You can doooo iiiit!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Nunzillor on May 26, 2014, 02:57:43 pm

So, how did your finals go?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 02, 2014, 08:14:42 pm

Damien Smith

  Darkness was release for Damien, a reprieve from the pain, and he accepted it by degrees. Being betrayed was almost... funny. You just had to... look at everything with... the right... perspective...

   The critically wounded Technocrat's twitching slows quickly, the devastating nature of his injuries getting the better of him. The last resistance goes out of his body seconds after the initial impact, leaving him sprawled boneless against the wall, his body as bloody and broken as the the building itself.

---

Tyrin Laveros

Quote from: Tiruin on April 16, 2014, 09:42:02 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on April 15, 2014, 08:39:20 pm

"What the hell?! Oh, no time! He's over there!"

Focus empathetics towards the general area of 'there' and try to scope out where the general problem is, there.

Unload suppressing fire with any automatic or burst-fire weapon I have available (even if it means the pistol) towards said area.

   [A.Empathetics 18 - 2] You search the general area James gestured to with your mind, fighting the damping field every step of the way. You may not have been shut down like the Marshal and Wigs, but that doesn't mean the field isn't complicating even the simplest of tasks for you. You break through with a fierce push, pinpointing the oncoming figure and getting a decent empathetic picture of what's happening around him. It's... Impressive. And a little frightening.
    The presbyter is draining energy from everything around him, using the gleaned power to restore himself and burning off any dangerous excesses by using it to float. You've been told, numerous times, that you can't fly using kinetics. Specialists can jump, glide, and fall really well, but it's always been a hard fact of kinetics that the vast amounts of both control and raw power necessary to pull off sustained flight make the task next to impossible. Except you're seeing it happen. Or, you're seeing the closest thing to sustained flight you've ever seen.
    You don't even think before you unleash a suppressing salvo from your rifle. [Quickshot 3+1+1-1, 14+1+1-2, 15+1-3] You spray dirt with one bullet, but strike with the next two. (Presbyter Shield -14, -9. 10 Points absorbed) There's a flare of light in the smoke, the only visual evidence that you hit anything at all. You, however, can see more. Your empathetics let you 'see' more, and that ability is hardly a kindness. You can't see the presbyter so much as feel the electrical impulses coursing through him, but you what you can feel is unnerving. The muscles in his face twitch, and he turns to look straight at you. The Presbyter is smiling faintly.
   He can see you now, and he doesn't care about a few bullets.

---

Anna Witheld, James Evan, Tyrin Laveros

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

 
Anna Withheld: 67+3-3 = 67
James Evan: 83+0-1 = 82
Tyrin Laveros: 18+3-3 = N/A (Initiated Combat)

Marshal Feuer: 59+6-3 = 62
Hickie: 48+6-3 = 51
Jeremiah: 83+6-2 = 87
Wigs: 60+6-2 = 64

The Presbyter: 42+2-6 = 1 (Forced from Ambush)

   Jeremiah quicksteps up to the door in the north-east of the ruined building, leaning out to look for the target Tyrin fired on. [Observation 4] Picking a particular shadow out of the smoking remains of the colonists fields, however, proves impossible. Jeremiah stays in the door, but, until the Presbyter makes a move, he's blind.
   James goes completely prone on the rooftop, rolling to take cover behind a spur of broken metal. He didn't have any weapons suitable for striking at long, or even middle ranges, and a little bit of delay should only serve to bring the presbyter closer. In the meantime, he attempted to think at Iscariot again. [P.Empathetics 11] The field doesn't seem to make it any more difficult to attempt to contact the Shadow, but it's difficult to tell due to the lack of reply. Nothing happens to James, no faint buzzing on the skin, no headaches, nothing.  "BUSY!" A disembodied voice shouts in James' left ear without warning. "TAKE CARE OF YOUR OWN GODDAMN BUSINESS AND LET US TAKE CARE OF OURS." Blight's voice, not Iscariot, and certainly proof that there's trouble inside his head. Again.
   Anna stays prone on the roof, shouldering her weapon and carefully following the track of Tyrin's rifle, noting the position of the impact flashes. [A.Empathetics 21+1+1-2-2] [Control 8+1, no effect] (-15 Stamina) Despite the field, erecting psychic barriers around James, and Tyrin, and her own mind is the work of a moment, simple enough to not distract Anna as she settles the reflex sight over the region Tyrin just hit.  Anna squeezes the trigger, sending ferric slugs cutting through the smoke, [Quickshot] (Shield -2. 5 Absorbed) but is only rewarded with a single, faint, flash of light.
  Wigs moves quickly and quietly inside the building, going prone on the floor and setting up his rifle to cover the north entrance. [Marksman 15+1] (60% chance to auto-aim if the presbyter becomes visible)
  Feuer, meanwhile, tosses the anti-armor rifle to Hickie and [mobility 5] starts the the slow process of squeezing his armored body through a hole in the west wall.
  Hickie reloads the anti-armor rifle from the speedloader, staying out of sight and out of mind.

 The Presbyter continued gliding towards the Unchained. Even those who couldn't see him could feel the approach of his will, a dominating force that smothered emotion and left only emptiness behind.  At a hundred feet from the ruined colonist home, he slipped free enough of the smoke to be readily visible. (Wigs 11, Sighted In) He didn't make a move to hide, or take cover, he just hovered there, suspended a few feet above the fungal earth. [Anna Observation 22] He didn't appear angry or afraid, his eyes lacked the malicious glee of the Technocrat who'd murdered the colonists, but they were also bereft of any pity. He was determined.
  He was also wounded. His right arm was slung close to his chest, awkward and limp. The cuff of the sleeve had been pulled to cover it, but the cloth shifted enough as he slowed that Anna caught a glimpse of his pinky and ring finger, both withered and dead. He'd been handsome once, in the sculpted manner of the Technocrat elite, but a burn had left his skin blackened and cracked from the point of his chin his collarbone. Blisters covered the edge of the burn, giving the man a grotesque aspect usually reserved for horror flicks.  A regular human should have been screaming from the pain, but this wasn't a regular human.
  "You know who and what I am." The voice was crushing, a mental command broadcast along the damping field the Presbyter projected. It was not loud, there was no physical sound for it to be loud with, but it was heavy. For those under Anna's mindbar, the voice lacked its terrible weight, becoming little more than a series of words projected onto their minds, but it was still, surprisingly, detectible through their shields. "You are scattered, your leaders are broken, your companions dying. In any other force, your resistance would be almost admirable, but your infractions are more serious than your realize, and every second you resist costs more lives than you can know. Lay down your arms, surrender, and the world will be better for it." The weight of the voice intensified as the Presbyter continued, and, even after the words stopped coming, remained after the Presbyter finished. Then there was a curious ripple in the damping field, not quite unlike a sigh, and the mental burden slackened. "I will not promise you freedom or even mercy if you surrender. You will still die, but you will be put back to serve your purpose before you die. You will save lives in that purpose, you will die having been an instrument of order. If you die here, your lives will have meant nothing, and your quest for the fulfillment of your own selfish needs will have cost others their lives." There was a pause, and the Presbyter looked straight at Tyrin and Anna, the pair that had shot him. "Please. I ask you, as one visionary to another, set yourself aside for something bigger. Throw down your weapons, or I will kill all of you. You have ten seconds."
   The power of the voice dissipated, vanishing to become part of the damping field again, and it left the battlefield with a long moment of dazed silence.

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 69/100 (+3)
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (47/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, Mindbarred (Anna). Medium Cover, -4 to incoming attacks, -2 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Anna Withheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 46/95
Stamina: 51/105 (+6-3)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (81/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (5/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (30/35A 60/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (controlling)

Spoiler: Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/79
Stamina: 85/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (68/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (8/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (5/10 E, 14lbs, Aimed)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (Anna)

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 62/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine

Jeremiah, Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 65/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (35/35A, 70/70E)
Status: Fine

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 115/115
Armor: 71/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (8/10)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 121/135
Armor: 43/100 (Half Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (30/30)
Status: Fine

---

Dominique Wakeman

  The Lieutenant curses fluently and digs through a couple different cabinets seamlessly integrated into the wall, throwing on replacement patches for his armor.  The result is mismatched, several pieces being ornate parade designs, but it looks functional. Moore seals the combat helmet back on and instantly continues yelling into his radio. Unfortunately, he seems to meet with as little success as before, and he eventually just switches back to your channel. "Let's move," Moore says, his voice carrying cold anger even through the mic. "and if Fennec isn't dead when we find him, he's mine."  Moore doesn't elaborate or wait for you to agree, he just checks his weapon and pushes back out of the room, leaving you to follow him or be left behind.
  By the time you get Alonso and Basilio turned around, out the door, and down the stairs, Moore is already at the airlock, punching his code to get the door open. Except it isn't opening.  Armored fingers stab the keypad furiously, only to be met with a continually blinking red light. He turns back to you, beaklike helmet murderous in the flickering glow of the malfunctioning emergency lights. "We need to make a hole in this door, should be a beam cutter in the supplies locker ov-" Another signal cuts over Moore's, overriding him completely. Which, since he has the command frequency, shouldn't be able to happen. "Harlequin, I'm impressed. Thought I'd be finished before you were." Fennec's voice is different, still calm, still friendly, but... there isn't any pretension in the tone anymore, no whitecoat arrogance. Fennec's tone now is one of calm command, a work boss who knows he's in charge and doesn't feel the need to play it up. You used to like that kind of boss. "Wait there and haul Nathan's corpse up to the door, one of the Tech's will have the airlock online in a minute. Arbiter Fennec out."
   The lieutenant's voice comes back on the instant Fennec cuts his. "-ding there like you're struck, have you bloody gone deaf?" 

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 95/128
Stamina: 116/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

---

Ashley Fey

  You follow Dominique around, feeling somewhat like a large and too well-armed puppy. Considering that most of the conversation is happening between individuals in sealed helmets, what little you get is garbled and strange. If the situation didn't seem like it was about to go to shit, you might have had fun making up what Dominique and Moore were saying behind their respective helmets, but now is not the time.
  A light blips into the corner of your right eye, a courtesy of Harry's before he starts talking inside your head. It tended to save a lot of jumping. "Ash, you need to get out of there. The primary communications routing system that the Technocrats had is in pieces, power distribution problems have put this section of the facility into automatic lockdown, and, according to this damn I.S's calculations, there was a six second window of sporadic gunfire. Our doors are locked, same as everywhere else, but I'd bet every last inch of my soul that there's blood, bodies, and betrayal out there." He sighs, making your mind crackle with static. "We can't get home if we're dead, and I don't think this situation is going to be one that anyone walks away from without a mark. Call it a hunch."

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Toomas Amk

  Rob's face darkens when you question his logic, but his mood seems to improve when you bring the knife out.
  The woman screams as you cut into her flesh, thrashing and pulling against Rob's grip. [Melee 16] You have a reasonable idea of what you're doing, and the wounds you inflict are bloody, but far from fatal. Blood gets everywhere, and interferes a bit with the elegance of your diagram, but you compensate well enough. The spacing and shape of the cuts should keep them from closing properly, and, though it probably won't end up as any concern of hers, the wounds will definitely leave scars. Not entirely dissimilar to the ones you used to have.
   Rob nods appreciatively when you finish the diagram, releasing the woman and pushing a hand into her lacerated back in order to shove her away, down the west corridor. "Fine work, good to know you aren't squeamish about a little bit of hurting. Personally, I'd have added more inductors," he adds, watching the wounded woman scramble away, "but that's just my view of things. Come on." 
   He leads they way north, setting a brisk but light pace on the wax. The woman would be making more and larger ripples, and smelling of blood regardless. Even if she lied, and you were forced to figure out a way to break in without codes, she will at least draw and occupy the worst things.
   The substation is, when covered with wax, as unremarkable as everything else. Rob slices away wax around the door panel with his talon and keys the door open. It's sluggish to respond, but it does so eventually. The room on the other side is plain, a couple coated screens on one wall, a pair of subsidiary workstations on another. Faint outlines in the wax on the wall might have once been posters of some kind, now you can't tell. [Observation 13] There's an air vent in the far corner of the substation. It's barely visible, little more than a dozen fingernail thin slits where the wax hadn't filled it in, each slit about three feet long and spaced half an inch apart in height from the next. The main event of the room is the binary computer system in the center, with a slightly elevated control position positioned ahead and above of the smaller access position. Rob nods at it and smiles. "Alright, which bunk you want?"
   The difference isn't major. The control station will give you a more key role in determining what happens, and will rely on you to make the actual changes that Murnau wants. The access position, however, will be needed to bypass any security that the two access keys don't take care of, it will also be necessary if the woman gave you wrong access keys.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 588/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2014, 02:26:14 am

Dom took her helmet off and made a show of turning off her mic, then signaled for Nathan to do the same.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 03, 2014, 03:35:24 am

"I am... not very good with computers. Shame. Which requires less knowledge of software and is more direct?" Amk asks, regarding the two points with a distrustful gaze. "I will defer to your judgment. Failure not an option, yes?"

He also glances at the air vent. "Would it be desirable to seal the vent?" he asks, pointing at it. "To prevent guests."

Let Rob sort me out in terms of where to go, as these computers confound me slightly. Make sure to point out the vent as well.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on June 03, 2014, 05:16:32 am

Tyrin glanced at the Marshall. He was speechless other than to think about what had just occurred.

Did my P. Empathetics note anything significant through the mental chat?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 03, 2014, 08:20:28 am

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 03, 2014, 03:35:24 am

"I am... not very good with computers. Shame. Which requires less knowledge of software and is more direct?" Amk asks, regarding the two points with a distrustful gaze. "I will defer to your judgment. Failure not an option, yes?"

He also glances at the air vent. "Would it be desirable to seal the vent?" he asks, pointing at it. "To prevent guests."

Let Rob sort me out in terms of where to go, as these computers confound me slightly. Make sure to point out the vent as well.

 "Leave the vent, guests should be occupied with the shiny you gave them. Even if they aren't, I prefer to have a second exit if things get desperate. Old habits," Rob adds with a shrug. He swings up into the control console's nest, tapping a few keys to make sure the computer is still working. Wax had unusual properties, and nothing did terribly well when exposed to it for long periods. "Take the access console, we've got the codes, shouldn't be a problem."

---

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2014, 02:26:14 am

Dom took her helmet off and made a show of turning off her mic, then signaled for Nathan to do the same.

  The lieutenant unseals his helmet and looks at you like you're insane. "My communications don't even work, what the hell are you doing?"

---

Quote from: Tiruin on June 03, 2014, 05:16:32 am

Tyrin glanced at the Marshall. He was speechless other than to think about what had just occurred.

Did my P. Empathetics note anything significant through the mental chat?

((No. You were shielded by Anna, so you missed the brunt of it.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 03, 2014, 08:28:18 am

"Very well."

Take the access console, be prepared for necessary shenanigans.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2014, 10:51:49 am

"I'm making certain, you idiot. I just received a communication from Fennec overriding your coms. He thinks I've killed you, he wants your corpse for some reason he didn't specify, and apparently he's an Arbiter. This... complicates things." Dom drummed her fingers against her leg. "How are you at playing dead?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 03, 2014, 12:18:50 pm

 

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2014, 10:51:49 am

"I'm making certain, you idiot. I just received a communication from Fennec overriding your coms. He thinks I've killed you, he wants your corpse for some reason he didn't specify, and apparently he's an Arbiter. This... complicates things." Dom drummed her fingers against her leg. "How are you at playing dead?"

Moore grimaces, looking surprisingly chastised by the sharp remark. "That depends on how much playing is required. I can lay still and breathe shallow for a long while, but I'll still bleed if he runs a stitch through my nose. I also still look intact, for the most part, which is problematic when pretending to be dead."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2014, 12:21:01 pm

"I don't know what he's up to, but frankly I don't like it. If we can get him to think you're dead, for at least a little while, maybe we can get the drop on him and get some answers. What do you think?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 03, 2014, 12:29:09 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2014, 12:21:01 pm

"I don't know what he's up to, but frankly I don't like it. If we can get him to think you're dead, for at least a little while, maybe we can get the drop on him and get some answers. What do you think?"

"I've had better plans, but I've also had much worse ones." Moore grimaces and adjusts his armor. "We've got a medbay, might be able to make this look a little better. I'm not a doc, but I know some good sedatives that should put me past sleep. Won't be able to help you if I'm drugged, but it's your call."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2014, 12:38:14 pm

Dom clenched her fist and looked at it. "...I'm a lot stronger than I look. I could probably break your nose and knock you out. Or we could use the sedatives. Your call."

Dom goes with whichever plan Nathan decides, then unmutes her coms and puts her helmet back on.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: wolfchild on June 04, 2014, 10:13:46 am

((Sorry thought this was dead))

"Alright harry I think I agree with you, dom can take care of herself, can't help her if we are dead either"

Ash tries to get back

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 04, 2014, 01:08:00 pm

((Don't be sorry, turn was recent, and I sent out the PM as a precaution. Anyway, I, like Cthulu, don't make things that can eternal lie. Besides, I find myself in the unique position of having five hours at the end of each weekday that I can work on personal projects.

More importantly, how do you intend to have Ash carry out her action? It's a little vague, and by 'a little' I mean completely.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Powder Miner on June 07, 2014, 12:00:16 pm

((I'll change this into an action post later once i figure out precisely what to do))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 07, 2014, 02:33:30 pm

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 03, 2014, 08:28:18 am

"Very well."

Take the access console, be prepared for necessary shenanigans.

    You slide into the access console's seat, pressing the keys necessary to wake the sleeping machine. Computers are odd things, as far as machines went. Not only did the Technocracy restrict much of knowledge about, but they were far more than the sum of their parts. Each piece, each component of the machine, was something that you understood well enough. Yet, working as a whole, bound together by Technocrat codes, they formed something that was far greater than seemed possible. Strange, not many thought of them as more than black boxes full of Technocrat miracles, but the truth made them all the more impressive. Unfortunately, it also made them a little incomprehensible.
   The computers panoramic screen brightens, and you scrape a thin film of wax off the surface. Hardscreens were out of vogue for the technocracy, but they did tend to be more reliable than holographics. The process is painfully slow, and its clear that the systems time encased in wax has damaged it somewhat. Still, the machine appears to boot up without any real problems, which is fortunate.
   "You in?"" Rob asks, twisting his neck to get a look at your screen. "Good, enter the first code and I'll enter mine. We unlock the outer layer on three."
   You nod and comply silently, punching in the string of numbers. Dual control codes always seemed so strange. Perhaps they'd made more sense once, but it seems they could be defeated with relative ease by a single person and a long piece of a metal. Still, Technocrats thought in manners of high technology, the simplest, crudest, solution didn't often occur to them as a problem.
   "Ready?" Rob says as soon as you finish getting set up. "One... two... three!" The pair of key in the code simultaneously, and, for a moment, all seems to be going well. Then the electronics bank connecting the access and control consoles begins clicking angrily.  Both computer screens flash red, displaying a simple warning.

Error Code: #M001539
Failure in Mechanical Security Layer. Please contact maintenance for assistance or use administrative bypass.

[Mechanics 20+1] Mechanical Security Layer refers to a component of certain hardened Technocrat systems that made them somewhat resistant to hacking, it was a essentially a circuit that had a strip of metal built in that could be moved to either break or complete the path. Simple, but generally effective at buying time if nothing else. They did, however, have a tendency to break when with filled with Wax.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 587/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 03, 2014, 12:38:14 pm

Dom clenched her fist and looked at it. "...I'm a lot stronger than I look. I could probably break your nose and knock you out. Or we could use the sedatives. Your call."

Dom goes with whichever plan Nathan decides, then unmutes her coms and puts her helmet back on.

 [Luck 15]  Moore shakes his head. "Sedatives. I don't think getting punched will make me much less pretty, but we can't afford to have me bleeding or be seen breathing while unconscious," he says quickly trotting off to one of the other doors out of the airlock's bay. You think there might be some merit to his concerns, but, despite his cavalier attitude toward the matter, it's also possible that he just doesn't want to have you punch him in the face.
   He's back in fifteen seconds, a pair of needles in one hand and a smaller object in the other. He tosses the small object to you and you catch it on reflex. It's a round black pill, about as large as the last digit of your thumb.
   "Not a  suppository," the lieutenant adds comfortingly as you look at the massive pill. "Time release, just stick it in my cheek to counteract the sedatives. Might take a while though, I've never used one like this." He shrugs and injects the first syringe into a medical slot in is armor, then follows immediately with the second. He shivers slightly, but looks you in the eye. "I don't believe you are who you say you are, Harlequin. We will have to have words when all of our mutual enemies are dead. But..." he staggers, going down on one knee. "for the moment... I... trust you... enough for this." He sways, looking a mixture of tired and sick. "I probably shouldn't have mixed those two," he mumbles, barely audible. Then the lieutenant shudders, pukes on himself, and keels over.
   You hadn't exactly expected... that. You adjust his head slightly- to keep the man from choking on his own bile. You have no idea what the man injected himself with, but it was potent. And, since you can't even tell if he's breathing anymore, probably dangerous.

   It takes about a minute of waiting for the airlock light to turn green, and it opens before you can reach it. Fennec stands there, with short young woman at his side. You recognize the woman as one of the engineers, at least originally, but Fennec is barely recognizable. He's wearing armor now, heavy combat material inlaid with a grey and silver pattern. You know that pattern, you wore its plateless twin when you raided the supplies on board the Virtue. He smiles when he sees you, confident and calm. "A pleasure, Harlequin Aoibheann," He says, the smile never wavering. The expression does flickers briefly into a grimace when he eyes Moore's messy 'corpse'. "I see the good lieutenant has taken some bad medicine. Clever. Man had a reputation for being nasty in straight-up fights." Fennec kneels down and inspects Moore body. "I, Arbiter William Fennec, pronounce the sentence death for Nathan Moore to have been carried out legally and in good faith. Justice is do-"
   "He's not dead," the short woman breaks in quietly, interrupting the arbiter.
   The arbiter is upright in an instant, hand to weapon. The smile is gone from his face, and his eyes lock with yours. "Cadet Taiya, please explain." His eyes never leave you. There's no malice there, but you're certain that the peaceable nature of this conversation hinges on Taiya's next words.
   "The heart is still beating and the lungs are still moving, though exceptionally slowly. There is still neural activity, but..." The woman shakes her head. "He's fading. I'm sorry Arbiter, I shouldn't have brought it up. He isn't dead, but he is dying."
    Fennec relaxes, breaking his gaze with you to look at Taiya. "No, it was a good thing that you spoke. How long before he's dead completely?"
    The cadet concentrates, her eyes unfocused. "More than ten minutes, less than thirty... It's difficult to say."
    The arbiter nods. "Get a pair of men up her to put him in a sleeping pod, quickly. We can preserve him long enough to get him into a city."
    Taiya salutes immediately and jogs back through the airlock. Fennec shakes his head as the young woman leaves. "I apologize for the delay, Harlequin. I'm perfectly fine with field arbitration, but the Cadet... Well, I'd rather have her see things done right before she has to see them done messy. Moore will be alive for his trial, and be executed once justice is served. A small difference, but an important one for the girl to learn, don't you think?"
     The question is offhand, but genuine. You're certain he outranks you, but he's asking your opinion. Odd, but you haven't ever stood around and talked with and arbiter before. Maybe they're all like this.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 96/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

---

Ashley Fey 

Quote from: wolfchild on June 04, 2014, 10:13:46 am

"Alright harry I think I agree with you, dom can take care of herself, can't help her if we are dead either"

Ash tries to get back

   You quietly slip away from Dom and Moore while they're planning on how to play dead for... whoever is on the other side of that door. This isn't a fight you can help with, and, in all honesty, you haven't exactly been doing a great job of keeping suspicion away from Dominique. You need something from this station, and she needs something from this station, but you don't need the same thing. Perhaps it's better this way. At least, that's what you tell yourself while you head down into the belly of the ship, looking for one of the smaller airlocks designed to let suited personnel get out into space. You don't have a suit, but you should find some ready to go when you get there. You hope.
   [Navigation 15+1+4, familiar with design] You bless your time spent studying Technocrat designs, you're able to find the room you seek on the first attempt. You strap on a space suit quickly, check the seals once, and hit the cycler on the airlock. With luck, the power fluctuations should prevent your leaving from being noted. It might raise suspicions with those who saw you enter, but Dom would handle it, somehow. The airlock finishes cycling, and the doors out into space open. The door is short but wide, designed to let people out of the ship to perform repairs on the outer hull, and it affords you a good view of space and the exterior of the station. It's pretty, in an unimaginably vast way. You're on the dark side of Zeus at the moment, but you can still see a number of its moons. You breathe deeply and step out into space, twisting so you can set a foot on the ship's hull. The suit has maneuvering thrusters for unbound work in space, but the suction surfaces on the hands, knees, elbows, and boots didn't ever run out of juice. Best to conserve thrust until you need it.
   You clamber across the underbelly of the larger vessel, finally getting a view of Dominique's own shuttle after a decent crawl. You should be able to just jump across, land on your vessel, and then have Harry find a new dock while you hang on for dear life. [Luck 1] A slight flicker in the vacuum above your head, however, puts a cold knot in your stomach. Combat shields would be down while docked, but lighter shields, designed to intercept and destroy random fast moving space debris, would still be active. Normally, they'd only respond to objects of a sufficient velocity, but these shields don't look stable, flickering on and off rapidly. Even a slow moving object, like a suited individual making a space jump, might be intercepted if they happened to cross the shield threshold at the moment the shields initialized. There were horror stories told about that.

((Seriously, remember what happened to Trol when spent several turns in the beginning making actions with no clarification?))

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 02:38:42 pm

Dom improvised for all she was worth. "The delay was no trouble. What's the situation?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 07, 2014, 02:46:38 pm

"This system may be due a... de-waxing."

Clear up the wax troubles, and see if I can fix the issue quickly, quietly and efficiently.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 07, 2014, 03:12:14 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 02:38:42 pm

Dom improvised for all she was worth. "The delay was no trouble. What's the situation?"

   The arbiter shakes his head, a slight, almost knowing smile playing on his lips. "Not my question, but philosophy can wait on business for a time. This situation is the extraction of a Scientist, Malcolm Olson. He the working under the TCR for this facility, and was second only to her in command of this part of the Angelus Initiative. The TCR is, unfortunately, most likely a lost asset. Her chip is severely damaged, judging by the readings it's giving off. Considering the chip was embedding her brain, we aren't likely to find her intact. Olson, however, was also chipped, and his vitals are still strong."
    Taiya comes jogging back through the airlock with a pair of soldiers. They salute the arbiter briefly, then bend to pick up Nathan's body. There's a curse as one man gets vomit on his armor, but they carry the body to the barracks without further incident.
   "Issues are multiple but not overwhelming. The station is overrun by test subjects, some failed, some successful. This section of the Angelus Initiative was designed to provide rapid regeneration, and it does so admirably. We do, however, have several crates of a needle launchers and ammunition filled with a bacteriostatic agent that I'm told will be effective." He shrugs. "No way to test it, since no other lab achieved any success with the Hel project, which is why we need to find Malcom Olson and salvage this debacle. Our primary object is the extraction of Malcolm Olson. Secondary Objective is to salvage any data that Olson doesn't have or may need to recreate the project. Tertiary objective is the extraction of all other Technocrat personnel and assets, followed by the destruction of this facility." 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 03:27:30 pm

"Understood. I'm willing and ready to be the first person to test the ammunition and see how effective it is. Do we have an idea how many more subjects we'll find like the one that attacked earlier?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Powder Miner on June 07, 2014, 03:40:43 pm

Prepare the flechette gun on account of it being the heaviest weapon I have. If the Presbyter moves into the spot from which the Marshall intended to start the ambush (assuming he's not already there), try to peg him with it. If I get a warning that he's trying to do some massive psychic attack or he turns his back to me as he attacks others, try to peg him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 07, 2014, 03:53:46 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 03:27:30 pm

"Understood. I'm willing and ready to be the first person to test the ammunition and see how effective it is. Do we have an idea how many more subjects we'll find like the one that attacked earlier?"

   "Like that? I don't think more than fifty. This station was authorized to have one-hundred test subjects at any one time, so it's safe to assume they had at least half-again that many, but not more than twice. Their methods still produced failures more than half the time. Of course, some of those failures may be dangerous."
   The pair of soldiers led by the cadet re-emerge from the barracks, saluting the arbiter again. "It's done, Arbiter," Taiya says, her voice still quiet.
   "Good. Return to the front and see the others properly equipped. I need to have a private word with the Harlequin," Fennec replies. "Make sure everyone has a launcher, and get the bodies in sealed cases. See to it."
    Taiya nods and leads the two soldiers away, leaving you with Fennec.
 Fennec watches them leave, then turns back to you. "Harlequin, would you mind dismissing your men for a moment? They can equip themselves with the others while we have a private word."
   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 03:56:40 pm

Dom looked at the immortals flanking her. "They aren't men. Alonso, Basilio, walk away. Come back in five minutes."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 07, 2014, 04:01:30 pm

  Fennec raises an eyebrow. "I see. I had hoped that part of the Initiative would be less... aggressive. We'll talk more when this is over. What I want from you right now is a promise. There is going to be no rank in this discussion. I will be not be an Arbiter, you will not be a Harlequin. Understand?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 04:02:53 pm

"Understood." Dom waited to see what he was wanting to talk about, but on the off-chance this was going to turn hostile, she stayed focused and ready to Slam him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 07, 2014, 04:10:31 pm

Fennec sighs. "And yet you still sound like a soldier. I have heard about you, Lisandra, and I always thought that you should have applied to the Arbiter core. You know when to break the rules, and that's why I feel that you will accept this." He watches your eyes intently as he speaks, gauging your reaction as he continues. "I'm adding a directive. Whatever happens on this mission, Cadet Taiya lives. If you have to sacrifice Olson to see it done, sacrifice Olson. If you have to kill everyone else, destroy this station, and gnaw off your own hands, she will live."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 04:20:39 pm

"I'll take that as a compliment, but I prefer working on my own as much as possible." Dom really, really hoped that was what harlequins did. She was a friggin' crate mover, she had no idea what the hell all these ranks really meant. "...Well then, if we're speaking openly. What's special about Taiya?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on June 07, 2014, 04:35:05 pm

((I'm just seriously waiting on Zako here before I give my action by the way. Not ignoring. ._.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 07, 2014, 04:39:17 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 04:20:39 pm

"I'll take that as a compliment, but I prefer working on my own as much as possible." Dom really, really hoped that was what harlequins did. She was a friggin' crate mover, she had no idea what the hell all these ranks really meant. "...Well then, if we're speaking openly. What's special about Taiya?"

   Fennec turns away, looking to where Taiya left. "We all work alone," he says, his voice quiet but hard. "We've done so for so long. I joined the core to be an instrument of Justice, and yet I've done horrible things because they needed to be done. Justice takes its leave when survival is threatened, and so everything that I wanted to be, everything that I wanted to represent, must be cast aside for the greater good." He turns back to face you again, his eyes hard. "I've spent seventy years making a mockery of Justice so that others could have their head. I've betrayed every ideal from my youth so that we could create the weapons necessary to win the coming battle. I have oppressed rather than liberated, and I still do it because, for the time, it is what is right. Taiya..." He shakes his head, his smile returning faintly. "I trained her to be what I should have been. To carry on after we die, because, after the smoke clears, we cannot be the ones that survive. So much of us has been built on oppression, on driving people to the breaking point just long enough to get the job done. If it's people like you and me that live through the War, then everything we have done will be meaningless. I have done monstrous things, but that will not be my legacy. Taiya will live, and she will carry on the ideals that we have had to abandon. Do you understand?"

Quote from: Tiruin on June 07, 2014, 04:35:05 pm

((I'm just seriously waiting on Zako here before I give my action by the way. Not ignoring. ._.))

((I was going to ask about that soon.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 04:53:59 pm

Dom shrugged. "There will likely always be a need for people who will do anything to get the job done, whether that job is moving equipment from one point to another or leading people into battle or something. I do understand what you're trying to say, but I don't necessarily agree with it. Sir." He had called her Lisandra earlier; was that her first name or her last name? It was impossible to tell with a name like this one. She would just have to make sure she responded when he called her that. "That being said I'll do what I can to keep this cadet alive for the duration."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 07, 2014, 05:07:20 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 04:53:59 pm

Dom shrugged. "There will likely always be a need for people who will do anything to get the job done, whether that job is moving equipment from one point to another or leading people into battle or something. I do understand what you're trying to say, but I don't necessarily agree with it. Sir." He had called her Lisandra earlier; was that her first name or her last name? It was impossible to tell with a name like this one. She would just have to make sure she responded when he called her that. "That being said I'll do what I can to keep this cadet alive for the duration."

Fennec eyes you strangely again. "You really aren't very good at being anything other than a soldier, are you? Regardless, I would ask one more thing of you. This you can refuse without worrying about me killing you, but you can call a favor from me if you agree. When we leave here, take a cadet, someone young enough to not have lost all innocence. Teach them to do better than we have been. Tyranny is necessary, but, when our corpses have been piled up, something better deserves a chance to thrive. Do you accept?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 05:15:10 pm

Dom sighed. She had no idea what she was going to do with such a person. She'd probably have to splatter their brains before she could get home - as much as Sizier's base was home, anyway. She'd never be able to truly go home again. "...Are you sure you want me to teach anyone? Well, we'll see. As I said I prefer to do my job by myself as much as I am able. I wouldn't even have those two if I wasn't asked to bring them along for a trial run. If I think one of these cadets is worth my time, I might take them along. Good enough?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 07, 2014, 05:21:40 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 05:15:10 pm

Dom sighed. She had no idea what she was going to do with such a person. She'd probably have to splatter their brains before she could get home - as much as Sizier's base was home, anyway. She'd never be able to truly go home again. "...Are you sure you want me to teach anyone? Well, we'll see. As I said I prefer to do my job by myself as much as I am able. I wouldn't even have those two if I wasn't asked to bring them along for a trial run. If I think one of these cadets is worth my time, I might take them along. Good enough?"

Fennec's smile quirks up one side. "Not quite what I meant. The only cadet I have is Taiya, she's going to be an Arbiter. I mean when you're back at dispatch, ask for a cadet. Teaching is... more rewarding than you think it is. Still, I think that we've talked for long enough for the cadet to get her job done. It's time to bring an end to this place, and assemble one more weapon." His tone is bitter at the end, but his face doesn't show it. "Ready to fight with monsters, Harlequin?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 05:30:37 pm

"I'll be ready once I have one of those experimental guns." Dom made a motion as if to say 'after you' and stood aside.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: wolfchild on June 07, 2014, 07:49:18 pm

((Wow a turn within a week, colour me surprised, sorry for the cheek))

Do not leap just yet, attempt to figgure out whether or not Stormcrow Implants being active at the time would help if not see if I can crawl across the station ato another hatch or a shield emitter

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 08, 2014, 03:56:26 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on June 07, 2014, 07:49:18 pm

((Wow a turn within a week, colour me surprised, sorry for the cheek))

((One shouldn't apologize for what is deserved. I do have a brush handy, but I don't have a color in my paints that I know to accurately describe surprise. Pray tell me of this shade, because you may need to be colored with it again soon^tm. And by soon^tm I mean thirty seconds.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 08, 2014, 03:57:19 pm

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 07, 2014, 07:49:18 pm

Do not leap just yet, attempt to figure out whether or not Stormcrow Implants being active at the time would help if not see if I can crawl across the station to another hatch or a shield emitter

   You glance up at the faint distortion caused by the flickering shield, trying to work out a few quick calculations in your head. [Mechanics Roll Hidden] The implants... They're not meant to stop an incoming attack, simply to break up its focus and absorb a part of it. The good news is that a shield flicker is far from a focused attack, but the bad news is it also has a lot more energy going through it. Nobody has ever tried this before, not as far as you know, and you have no idea whether it will work or not.
     The shielding core for a vessel such as this will be inside the armor, heavily plated and protected. Even if you disable the exterior emitters, which might not even be possible without heavier equipment, all that would do is prevent the shield from being properly modulated and tuned for incoming threats. [Observation 8] You scan the surface of Teras station quickly, but, with the exception of the airlocks that need a ship to complete them, you don't see anything else. Doesn't mean it isn't there, but you don't see it if it is. Even if you did see something, you'd still have to cross the shield to get off the Technocrat ship. The only reason the boarding tube connecting the vessel and the station hasn't been fried by the shielding is that there is nearly no velocity difference between the tube and the ship itself.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 07, 2014, 02:46:38 pm

"This system may be due a... de-waxing."

Clear up the wax troubles, and see if I can fix the issue quickly, quietly and efficiently.

    [Mechanics 5+1+1] The trouble is that the electronics bank appears to be made of seamless metal. There are slots for different objects and interface devices, but no way appears to actually get the thing open. You could cut it open with your welding kit, but that risked further damage to the systems that you were trying to break through.
    "Well?" Rob asks from his perch, eyes expectant. "What the hell are you waiting for?"

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 587/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 07, 2014, 05:30:37 pm

"I'll be ready once I have one of those experimental guns." Dom made a motion as if to say 'after you' and stood aside.

   The Arbiter nods and leads you back into the area that Moore and his troops had claimed. Emphasis on had. The faint smell of recent and dirty skirmishing is in the air, odors of ozone and metal.  Red smears add splashes of color to the metal floor, drag marks leading away from bloody pools and ending at the feet of long black cases. Field coffins. Simple, more easily stackable than bags, and the can be hooked up to a refrigeration system in order to preserve the bodies. You shiver a little when you look at those boxes. There probably isn't an experienced maintenance worker alive who wouldn't.
    You force yourself to do a quick count of the boxes. They're stacked six wide, two high, and an extra box starts another rank. Just thirteen. From what Moore had said, about the group that had been transferred in with Fennec, you'd thought that the Arbiter's following would be smaller. [Observation 16+1] A quick headcount of the men who still stand, however, reveals a small discrepancy. Moore said he brought four squads of ten, but you only count twenty-one remaining soldiers and scientists, including both the arbiter and his cadet. That leaves six people unaccounted who aren't either with Fennec or in cases.
   The Arbiter has a word with Taiya before you approach, and the motions for the rest of the soldiers to form up. Taiya takes you aside respectfully and hands you a metal object the size of two clenched fists. "This, Harlequin, is the dart launcher." You're beginning to doubt that her voice has a tone other than quiet. She continues speaking in her quiet voice, showing you how to use the weapon. "Functionally identical to a G-148 Imp grenade launcher. First firing stud to launch a dart, second firing stud to drop the magazine, third firing stud to engage or disengage the weapon clamps. Three dart capacity per reload. This one is loaded and ready." She nods to you respectfully, handing you three additional dart cartridges. She walks back to where the soldiers are assembling after you take the objects, but you look up and catch a glimpse of her looking at you curiously over her shoulder. There's an odd look in her eyes that you can't quite read.
   Fennec addresses the assembled soldiers as soon as the cadet rejoins the group, leaving you standing a little apart from the group. "I know some of you have doubts about what you just did, not all among you came with me knowing the dual nature of this mission. For those of you who joined us, I welcome you. I cannot ease the pain of being forced to turn on your fellows, but can promise you that it was justice for their crimes of treason." Fennec is a decent speaker, able to be heard without being loud for the sake of being loud, and the conviction in his voice is unmistakably genuine. "Now that the mission of justice is complete, our next task is unchanged. We are still here to save lives. Our primary objective is to save this man, Malcolm Olson, but that should not prevent you from rescuing as many people as you can." A small holographic projector flares to life in Fennec's hand, displaying a three foot tall image of a dark haired, dark skinned man in a formal labcoat. He's plain, with a creased faced and protuberant nose, and looks to be in his later forties. That might be a completely inaccurate assessment though, considering that Fennec looks to be on the young side of his thirties and claims to have had his job for seventy years.
  "The thing you fought here before was a failed test subject,"  Fennec continues, "and the weapons you have been given have the ability to inhibit the regenerative abilities of his kind. The darts will not kill the test subjects outright, but it will allow mundane weapons to be effective. Work in groups by fireteam, have your designated marksmen dart targets, then kill them like you would any other man." He doesn't give any hint to the men that the darts are completely untested. "Intelligence indicates that our target is two levels down and one the far side of the complex." The hologram in his hand spins, depicting the facility in wireframe, highlighting paths as he speaks. "There are two main routes, through the off-duty and office sections, and through the laboratory and holding facilities. To maximize our chances of success, and to prevent the test subjects from swarming, we'll be breaking up into two teams. We should have enough relay spikes that the two groups will be able to remain in radio contact at all times. I will lead the team through the laboratory sections, Harlequin Aoibheann will lead the team through the offices. Each group will contain twelve soldiers. Nolan, Jerard, you're with Taiya and the Harlequin. Harley, Toka, you and the longteam are with me.  Any questions?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 99/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: wolfchild on June 08, 2014, 03:59:48 pm

Well then, check for a route back on the inside, don't feel like getting fried, if there is no route, might have to do this the hard way

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 08, 2014, 04:03:34 pm

Quote from: wolfchild on June 08, 2014, 03:59:48 pm

Well then, check for a route back on the inside, don't feel like getting fried, if there is no route, might have to do this the hard way

((A route back on the inside? The only way to get through the ship to the station from the inside is to use the same boarding tube.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 08, 2014, 04:25:55 pm

Dom listened and practiced with the needle launcher to get an idea of how to drop a magazine and reload quickly, making sure not to fire it. "No questions."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 08, 2014, 05:21:08 pm

"I suppose I have to cut it open, then. Opinion?"

If Rob has no better ideas, open this thing up with my welding kit and fix the issue. Be very careful.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 08, 2014, 05:25:18 pm

Rob's face twists into sneer, and he mutters something [Observation 13] that you only barely catch. "Worthless" He turns back to his terminal and begins tapping keys, his screen flashing. "I can bypass, but it will take time."

((It will take roughly 3 rounds for him to bypass. Assuming you don't break anything, you can cut into it and start fixing things in 1))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on June 08, 2014, 05:45:58 pm

((Did'ja PM Zako Draig? :o))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 08, 2014, 05:56:40 pm

((He was PM'd in the same burst with Powder and Wolf. I'll hit him again.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 09, 2014, 04:45:46 am

"Time we had best use optimally, unfortunately."

Cut open and fix. All or nothing. I assume that's a Mechanics roll, so utilize Enhance Attribute and bring up my Intelligence enough for a +5 bonus (81 points, presumably, which costs 30 HP, yes?).

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Zako on June 09, 2014, 07:22:25 am

((Sorry for not replying, I've been distracted a lot lately. And I'm slightly panicking about what little I can do here against this powerhouse... We've got to disrupt his energy draining somehow. Maybe by draining the energy first, or with shatter mind to cripple him...))

Open up with a -2 Neural Feedback at +15 Stamina. Then open fire with the rifle!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on June 09, 2014, 09:30:42 am

((Well I'm waiting on you because I need directive here ._.
On that note: His taunt works perfectly. I've no idea what I'm up against! D:
*demoralized*))

"So we put down our weapons and confirm the illusion of the technocrats actually having power and then die, or we fight and we die. That's a brilliant suggestion. I like that man's ego! It's like he's blaming us for the deaths of everyone else they killed!

"Bloody technocrats can't even aim correctly."

(Is there anyway to overcharge a weapon I have, seeing some sort of ammunition in my inventory? Lessening durability//lifespan but increasing 'firepower' for the time being?)
Fire with the Broadbeam.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 09, 2014, 12:45:25 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on June 09, 2014, 09:30:42 am

(Is there anyway to overcharge a weapon I have, seeing some sort of ammunition in my inventory? Lessening durability//lifespan but increasing 'firepower' for the time being?)
Fire with the Broadbeam.

((You can attempt to increase your weapon yield with a full turn mechanics roll. The effects if you fail... Well, it might be unpleasant.

Sorry, at lunch.  Can't talk much.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on June 09, 2014, 01:18:22 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 09, 2014, 12:45:25 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on June 09, 2014, 09:30:42 am

(Is there anyway to overcharge a weapon I have, seeing some sort of ammunition in my inventory? Lessening durability//lifespan but increasing 'firepower' for the time being?)
Fire with the Broadbeam.

((You can attempt to increase your weapon yield with a full turn mechanics roll. The effects if you fail... Well, it might be unpleasant.

Sorry, at lunch.  Can't talk much.))

((Happy lunch! :) But a full turn mechanics roll? D: I'll stick with normal fire for now.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 09, 2014, 05:12:54 pm

((Well, considering that it's a combat turn, and therefore runs somewhere between 4 and 10 seconds, just one turn is pretty generous. There are weapons with the overcharge trait, but you're not carrying any of them.

EDIT: I've finally given up on reviving my laptop, which means my original maps are gone. Which was a bit of a niggle until I realized there was a new version of ASCII draw.

Holy fuck it's awesome.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 09, 2014, 09:56:52 pm

Tyrin Laveros, Anna Witheld, James Evan

Quote from: Tiruin on June 09, 2014, 09:30:42 am

"So we put down our weapons and confirm the illusion of the technocrats actually having power and then die, or we fight and we die. That's a brilliant suggestion. I like that man's ego! It's like he's blaming us for the deaths of everyone else they killed!

"Bloody technocrats can't even aim correctly."

Fire with the Broadbeam.

Quote from: Zako on June 09, 2014, 07:22:25 am

Open up with a -2 Neural Feedback at +15 Stamina. Then open fire with the rifle!

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 07, 2014, 03:40:43 pm

Prepare the flechette gun on account of it being the heaviest weapon I have. If the Presbyter moves into the spot from which the Marshall intended to start the ambush (assuming he's not already there), try to peg him with it. If I get a warning that he's trying to do some massive psychic attack or he turns his back to me as he attacks others, try to peg him.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

 
Anna Withheld: 32+3-3 = 32
James Evan: 19+0-1 = 18
Tyrin Laveros: 44+3-3 = 44

Marshal Feuer: 79+6-3 = 82
Hickie: 37+6-3 = 40
Jeremiah: 55+6-2 = 59
Wigs: 55+6-3 = 58

The Presbyter: 32+2-6 = 28

   Feuer [mobility 18] squeezes out of the crack in the wall, preparing the heavy laser weapon and moving north along the outside of the west wall.
   Jeremiah leans out from the door, lending some support from the ground floor. [Quickshot] [Finesse 2 Vs Soak 11, Critical not confirmed] [Weapon Stability 14+1-3] The spray of slugs strikes the presbyter twice, each blow accompanied by the flare of the Technocrat's psionic shield. Jeremiah's rifle jams on the last slug, forcing him to duck back behind cover and work it free. (-40 to next initiative roll) (Presbyter Shield -1, -2, 10 absorbed) The Technocrat doesn't even flinch.
   Wigs takes his shot from the rubble as soon as Jeremiah gets out of the door, firing a pair of twinned pulses at the presbyter. [Marksman 16-1-1, 20-1-2+1] Both pairs strike, burning into the Technocrat's shield. (Presbyter Shield -6, -19, -2, -5. 20 points absorbed)
   Tyrin leans off the roof, trying to get a decent shot in with the ALR broadbeam. [Quickshot 21+2] The beam, unfocused though it may be, strikes down from above a second after Wigs' attack hits. (Presbyter Shield -10, 5 negated) It isn't nearly as effective as it would be if the beam had been calibrated, but it succeeds in keeping the Technocrat under fire from two directions.
   Hickie [mobility 6] tries to clamber up onto the roof, struggling to climb up the jagged section of fallen ceiling and carry the heavy rifle at the same time.
   Anna  reaches out with her mind to attack the Presbyter. There is a brief moment when the sheer raw power of his defenses is overwhelming, but Anna attacks anyway. She wouldn't be a member of the rebellion if she didn't have the will to fight hopeless battles. [Neural Feedback 9+1+1+1-1] [Control 10] (Stamina -20) (Presbyter Stamina -31) Anna strikes at the Presbyter's defenses, but, as far as she can tell, doesn't so much as dent them. A flicker of awareness stirs behind the Presbyter's mental armor, and the psionic barriers thicken as he diverts more of his attention to keeping them up. Which gives Anna an excellent opening to take the more direct tactic of physical violence. [Quickshot [Finesse 16 vs Soak 10, Critical confirmed!] [Finesse 12 vs Soak 20, critical not confirmed] Three rounds slam into the already distracted Presbyter. The first glances off his shield, but the second very nearly penetrates it. It gets within a handspan of his chest before he catches it in the shield, guiding it away from him with a spray of sparks and a squeal of metal. He's ready for the third round, and punts it into the earth with the others. (Presbyter Shield -6, -59, -9. 15 points absorbed)
   The presbyter shakes his head, looking at the marksman that came close to hurting him. "So be it. The words echo in the minds of the assembled unchained, carrying a dreadful finality. [Disintegrate 15+6-3-4-1] (-20 Stamina) A storm of psionic energy engulfs the roof of the of the building, striking the two gunners raining hell on him from above. [Acceleration beam 9+5-3-4] (-20 stamina) Even as the disintegration field blooms above him, the Presbyter points two fingers at the wall Jeremiah ducked behind. A tiny section of the wall, the size of a coin, goes from cold to white hot in a split second, then bursts into the building with the force of a thermal penetration round. Thankfully, it misses Jeremiah's head by a few scant inches.
   James [Mobility 20] wisely skirts around the disintegration storm before finding another piece of cover to shoot from around.  He sights the heavy launcher on the Presbyter, settling the targeting laser straight on the man's chest. The Dybbuk's safety clicks off as soon as the laser settles, and the trigger guard releases.

The disintegration storm rages around Tyrin and Anna both, [9, 22] but, by shear bad luck, Anna gets the worst of it. [3 projectiles hit Tyrin, 15 hit Anna] (Tyrin armor -7, -3, -4)  (Anna Armor -7,-3,-3,-8,-6,-3,-4,-4,-5,-4,-5,-3,-8,-4,-6. Anna HP -1, -2, -3) Anna's armor is almost completely stripped away by the maelstrom of unfocused energy, the plating burning away to keep her from getting ripped bloody.

Total Damage dealt to Presbyter's Shield: 134
Total Stamina Lost by Presbyter: 71

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88
Stamina: 71/100 (+3)
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 19/50 (50/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (1/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, Mindbarred (Anna). Medium Cover, -4 to incoming attacks, -2 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Anna Withheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 40/95
Stamina: 34/105 (+6-3)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (8/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (5/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A 35/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (controlling)

Spoiler: Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 57/79
Stamina: 85/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (54/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (8/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (4/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (Anna)

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 62/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15)
Status: Fine

Jeremiah, Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 65/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (30/35A, 65/70E)
Status: Fine

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 115/115
Armor: 71/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (6/10)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 121/135
Armor: 43/100 (Half Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (30/30), Sol Laser Cannon (50/100)
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Map of ground level (click to show/hide)

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Spoiler: Map of roof (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/D22ATJRoof_zps0fdce1d6.png)

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Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 09, 2014, 04:45:46 am

"Time we had best use optimally, unfortunately."

Cut open and fix. All or nothing. I assume that's a Mechanics roll, so utilize Enhance Attribute and bring up my Intelligence enough for a +5 bonus (81 points, presumably, which costs 30 HP, yes?).

   Rob grunts and turns back to his console. "Just get it done."
   You focus on your task, getting out the welding kit and feeling over the wax covered metal, focusing on... something you're not sure of.  It's a very unusual sensation, becoming what you need to be. It's almost as if there's something else in your body, something that can understand what you're thinking and then interprets those thoughts biologically. The change isn't precisely something that you do, but it's something that you start. You focus, and you feel your mind begin to accelerate, the cool burn of hyperactive cells thrumming through your body. [Restructuring 1, bonus negated. Cost +30%]  (-35 HP)
   Everything is more intense in this state. Everything. Your mind is changing, becoming malleable, receptive, powerful. You can smell the wax in the air, a bitter, toxic smell mixed with the blood of the researcher you cut. You can hear Rob's breathing, irregular and strangely ragged. The wax covered metal under your fingers is alive with sensation, the subtle changes in the wax's luminosity and color as you touch it, the faintly cold feeling of it killing the outermost skin cells on contact... This is a dangerous state to hold. The benefits of it are great, but they are tempting to hold onto. The only consolation, twisted as it is, is that you won't be able to grasp the immensity of what you've lost after you let it go.
   [Mechanics 6+5+1, 6+5+1, 16+5+1, 20+5+1. Luck 13. 86/70] It takes you a few minutes to warm to the process, but, after you get the cut the cover off, everything falls together.  The entirety of the inside is encased in wax, the close knit pattern of surfaces allowing the residue to flow together and fill the voids inside the electronics bank. That would have been a severe hindrance under normal circumstances, but not to your augmented mind. This is what you were made to work with: The pattern of circuitry and parts, binding together and springing apart again, elegant tapestries based solely on the rules of nature. You damage a few circuits in the cutting process, but you patch them back together almost as quickly as you severed them. Locating the mechanical security, you clean it and set it in place rapidly. Simplicity itself.
   The console behind you flashes green, and Rob gives you thumbs up and an appreciative grunt. "Alright, you've proven you're good. Now get back over there and let's finish this job."

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 553/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

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Dominique Wakeman

   Fennec nods. "Good. Break up into your teams, and get moving."
   The soldiers, even if some of them might be having morality issues, are well trained. Your squad ends up with six infantrymen, a pair of engineers, a pair of scientists, and Taiya. You're not entirely sure why she's with you, considering the Arbiter's steadfast desire for her safety.
   For the first part, the Arbiter leads. Everyone leaves the dock after the ships get locked up. The entire group of twenty-four pauses briefly outside the destroyed blast door while the Arbiter's team heaves it back into place, spot welding it to keep it from budging. If anything comes back this way, they'll have to cut back through those welds. Not time consuming with the right equipment, but hopefully enough to prevent any nasty surprises from getting into the docks while everyone else is out on search and rescue.
   After the door is sealed, everyone heads back to where you killed the first test subject. Interestingly, there's now a thick coating of the waxy substance on the gooey bones that he left after dying. The Arbiter breaches the door at the far end of the hall, leading everyone out into a large set of hallways, shaped like a large hollow diamond with a smaller, solid, diamond in the center. Everything is coated in the wax, and the collective movement of the remaining soldiers sends ripples of light across every surface.
   "This is where we split up," Fennec says calmly, locking the dart launcher to the underside of his rifle. "Left fork is mine, right fork is the Harlequin's. The center diamond holds the elevators, but there isn't enough juice to get those things going, so stick to the path outlined. Move out."

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 101/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler: map (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/D22Dominique_zps7239d679.png)

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 08, 2014, 03:59:48 pm

Well then, check for a route back on the inside, don't feel like getting fried, if there is no route, might have to do this the hard way

[Intuition 11+1] Well, if you were back inside the ship, you could theoretically sabotage the shield core and then do the space jump. Granted, that would leave the ship vulnerable to debris, but the odds of significant debris hitting the ship in the time it takes you to get in and out is several thousand-to-one against.
   Of course, you could also try this the simple way and just bluff your way past any dock guards that got left behind. Or join with Harry in a two-pronged attack and just kill everyone who they left.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 09, 2014, 10:03:55 pm

Dom immediately took point, keeping her shotgun up and ready and attaching the needle launcher to it, and advanced forward cautiously.

(Alonso and Basilio are with me, right? If so Alonso will stay beside Dom and Basilio will cover Taiya.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Zako on June 10, 2014, 01:28:21 am

"Move Tyrin!" Anna shouted as she ran for a new set of cover. She had an idea, but could only hope that she could get through his shield while the others were shooting to distract him...

Dash for a new piece of cover, dragging Tyrin if he can't get out of the cloud with me. Then once in a new spot of cover, use Energy Drain on the disintegration field and unleash the power on the target in the form of a -1 Mirror Mind to copy his A. Empathetics skill with the entirety of the gained energy (minimum 3 turns length of effect, supply the extra energy if needed). Only attack when he's distracted from maintaining the shield from incoming fire, in order to maximise success.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 10, 2014, 04:05:12 am

"The sooner the better, obviously."

Allow my brain to decrease in size and get to work as directed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 10, 2014, 07:51:44 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 09, 2014, 10:03:55 pm

(Alonso and Basilio are with me, right? If so Alonso will stay beside Dom and Basilio will cover Taiya.)

((Yeah. They're on the map, but I have no idea why your map is so small. I'll try and fix it next time around.  Just to make sure you know, the needle launcher can be added as an attachment to a gun. You can use it independently, but it's designed to be clamped to a weapon.))

Quote from: Zako on June 10, 2014, 01:28:21 am

"Move Tyrin!" Anna shouted as she ran for a new set of cover. She had an idea, but could only hope that she could get through his shield while the others were shooting to distract him...

Dash for a new piece of cover, dragging Tyrin if he can't get out of the cloud with me. Then once in a new spot of cover, use Energy Drain on the disintegration field with a -2 brake and unleash the power on the target in the form of a -1 Mirror Mind to copy his A. Empathetics skill with the entirety of the gained energy (minimum 3 turns length of effect, supply the extra energy if needed). Only attack when he's distracted from maintaining the shield from incoming fire, in order to maximise success.

((You really don't need brakes. 20 stamina was the energy put in, so 20 stamina is the max energy you can get out. Unless you roll spectacularly well, in which case you can take some ambient too. Your threshold is 27, so it would be difficult (bordering on impossible) to overload yourself.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on June 10, 2014, 02:29:40 pm

Agreeing in thought, Tyrin decides to change position and calibrate the broadbeam--manually going for a steadier stream instead of a pulsed fire in any possibility he gets to move from his location.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Powder Miner on June 10, 2014, 04:58:49 pm

James grimaced a little. One of the two new allies of his was almost ripped to shreds, but... Well, James needed to help.
Flechette: apply directly to the presbyter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Draignean on June 10, 2014, 06:48:45 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on June 10, 2014, 02:29:40 pm

Agreeing in thought, Tyrin decides to change position and calibrate the broadbeam--manually going for a steadier stream instead of a pulsed fire in any possibility he gets to move from his location.

((Note, what I was referring to in the turn was the fact that you aren't aimed in. The ALR broadbeam, as designed by Sizier, is basically a laser shotgun with a series of mirrors based around a laser rangefinder to determine a focal point. When not given a sufficiently stable target (Not aimed in), the mirrors have trouble compensating, and damage will fall. Aim in and the damage will rise.

Modifying it to fire beams instead of pulses would be difficult, pretty much as difficult as designing the original weapon pattern. You can't make the changes and GTFO at the same time.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Tiruin on June 10, 2014, 06:57:41 pm

Quote from: Draignean on June 10, 2014, 06:48:45 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on June 10, 2014, 02:29:40 pm

Agreeing in thought, Tyrin decides to change position and calibrate the broadbeam--manually going for a steadier stream instead of a pulsed fire in any possibility he gets to move from his location.

((Note, what I was referring to in the turn was the fact that you aren't aimed in. The ALR broadbeam, as designed by Sizier, is basically a laser shotgun with a series of mirrors based around a laser rangefinder to determine a focal point. When not given a sufficiently stable target (Not aimed in), the mirrors have trouble compensating, and damage will fall. Aim in and the damage will rise.

Modifying it to fire beams instead of pulses would be difficult, pretty much as difficult as designing the original weapon pattern. You can't make the changes and GTFO at the same time.))

Edit action to Go and aim, then?
^{Sorry for that ._.}

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Are You Anything More Than A Murderer?
Post by: Zako on June 11, 2014, 02:28:55 am

((Oh ok. I didn't realise that... I'll edit my action now. Thanks!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 11, 2014, 08:26:06 am

Tyrin, Anna, James

Quote from: Zako on June 10, 2014, 01:28:21 am

Dash for a new piece of cover, dragging Tyrin if he can't get out of the cloud with me. Then once in a new spot of cover, use Energy Drain on the disintegration field with a -2 brake and unleash the power on the target in the form of a -1 Mirror Mind to copy his A. Empathetics skill with the entirety of the gained energy (minimum 3 turns length of effect, supply the extra energy if needed). Only attack when he's distracted from maintaining the shield from incoming fire, in order to maximise success.

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 10, 2014, 04:58:49 pm

James grimaced a little. One of the two new allies of his was almost ripped to shreds, but... Well, James needed to help.
Flechette: apply directly to the presbyter.

Quote from: Tiruin on June 10, 2014, 06:57:41 pm

Go and aim, then?

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna Withheld: 27+3-3 = 27
James Evan: 87+0-1 = 86
Tyrin Laveros: 53+3-3 = 53

Marshal Feuer: 48+6-3 = 51
Hickie: 6+6-3 = 9 (First)
Jeremiah: 39+6-42 = 3
Wigs: 6+6-3 = 9 (Last)

The Presbyter: 68+2-6 = 64

    James takes his shot as soon as the Dybbuk is locked. [Marksman 14-1] The launcher fires with a heavy thump, firing the guided canister straight at the Presbyter. At this range, the maneuvering fins and laser-rider aren't a big help, but they don't need to be. The canister flash detonates the bulk of its fuel directly in front of the presbyter, spraying him with heavy shards of razor sharp metal. Multiple flares score along the Presbyters shield, veering reluctantly away into the burnt ground. (Presbyter Shield -0, -9, -7, -14, -8. 24 Absorbed) It serves, if nothing else, to put some of the Presbyter's attention on James.
    The presbyter extends his will towards Anna as she flees the field [Forced Link 2-1-1+6-4] (-15 Stamina), but the offhand attack is completely rebuffed by the rebel's own psychic shield. Uncaring of the slight failure, the presbyter repositions the hand that pointed at Jeremiah to point at James. [Acceleration Beam 12+6-1-1-4] (-20 Stamina) [James I.S 7, activated] [James Passive Kinetics 18+2-2, 90 point shield] A tiny burning light forms in the air, directly in front James' chest. He doesn't even have time to flinch before the burning light bursts inwards.  (James Kinetic Shield -18. Armor Shield -10. Armor -4. 1 Negated. HP -31) The burst burrows into James' gut, driving through the instinctual kinetic barrier, his own natural psionic shielding, and his armor, before burning out of his back. James keeps his feet for a few seconds, looking rather surprised at the hole in his stomach, then crumples to his knees. (James is dying)
    Tyrin [mobility 3] blunders in the storm of energy, his keen psionic senses far more hindrance than help in the maelstrom. Disoriented, he fails to escape the disintegration field, and barely avoids falling of the edge of the building.
    The Marshal [Mobility 17] rounds the corner of the building, finally getting a line of sight on the presbyter. Making every effort to avoid drawing attention to himself, locks the laser cannon to his shoulder and pulls the trigger. Nothing happens immediately, but the weapon begins to hum as it charges up.
    Anna [Strength 7] barely manages to get a tenuous grasp on Tyrin's jumpsuit before hauling ass out of the field, [Mobility (15+3)/2 = 9-2+1] barely managing to drag bother herself and Tyrin past the edge of the field. She scrambles up into a crouch as soon as she's out, attempting to drain away the storm's energy even as she regains her footing. [Energy Drain 5+1+1] (+7 Stamina) The storm shrinks slightly as Anna peels off a layer of its energy for herself, molding the stolen power into a more subtle psionic manipulation. She twists the energy, trying to do with subtlety what she failed to do with synaptic brawn.  [Mirror Mind 16+1+1+1-1] [Control 18+1, cost -25%]  (-58 Stamina) The shock of penetrating the presbyter's defenses is sudden, and more crushing than the Technocrat's psychic voice. (+25 A.Empathetics, 4 turn duration ) There's decades and decades of information there, instincts, training, and sections of strange memory that almost have to be due to using another time dilation machine similar to the orientation device. Shooting pain, flowed by a strange absence of sensation fills Anna's extremities as the bundle of psychic information settles in her mind. She's overdrawn herself, and it's mental discipline alone that keeps her body from collapsing further. (HP -10) [Stamina 20, remains consciousness] The knowledge she stole is a weapon, but it's a weapon that she shouldn't even be able to lift. Darkness swims at the edges of Anna's vision, and she can barely maintain her crouch. Using this amount of energy could burn her out and leave her mind completely broken, but the price for accepting oblivion is equally high while the Presbyter is still on the atack.
   Hickie [Mobility 11] finishes climbing up the collapsed ceiling, staying low on the roof to avoid the Presbyter's eyes. If he can just get the Ichneumon in place... [Observation 18] Hickie stops planning the instant he sees James' crumpled almost-corpse. He sprints over to kneel beside the fallen man, careless of the fact that the action allows the Presbyter to see him, and begins attempting to render medical aid. [Medical 7+1, 13+1, 22+1, 17+1. Luck 9. 72/76] He works fast, injecting James with a chemical cocktail that, while not physically conducive to healing, will keep him from dying until the body can repair itself. Treating the wound is more difficult, considering burned nature of the injury, the location, and the fact that's it's one wound among dozens. Hickie does his best, and it's enough to bring James to semi-consciousness, but not enough to get him on his feet yet.
   Wigs keeps pulling the trigger down, calmly pacing his shots. [Marksman 1, bonus negated] [Weapon stability 20] The power hungry weapon glitches on the first shot, on the charge indicator plunges, but Wigs just pulls the trigger again. [Marksman 19-1-2+1+2] This time the weapons fires, and the binary bolt strikes the Technocrat's shield, bringing the man's attention back down to the ground floor. (Presbyter Shield -12, -9. 10 Absorbed)
   Jeremiah leans back out from that doorway as soon as he clears his jam, immediately trying to put another burst in the Presbyter. [Quickshot] Every single round of the hasty barrage misses the Presbyter. Every. Single. One.

(James is stable, but can't act physically, while being healed)
(Anna and Tyrin no longer have a LOS with he presbyter)

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: -16/88
Stamina: 74/100 (+3)
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 15/50 (40/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (0/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, Mindbarred (Anna). Medium Cover, -4 to incoming attacks, -2 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Anna Withheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 30/95
Stamina: -14/105 (+6-3)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (8/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (5/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A 35/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (controlling)
, +25 A.Empathetics (4).

Spoiler: Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 58/79
Stamina: 85/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (54/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (8/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (4/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (Anna)

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 62/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15); Ichneumon AA Rifle (1/1)
Status: Fine

Jeremiah, Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 65/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A, 60/70E)
Status: Fine

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 115/115
Armor: 71/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (2/10)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 121/135
Armor: 43/100 (Half Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (30/30), Sol Laser Cannon (50/100), (Powering up)
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Map of ground level (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/D22ATJ6-11-14_zps949282dd.png)

Spoiler: Map of roof (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/D22ATJRoof6-11-14_zps628fc42e.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: wolfchild on June 11, 2014, 08:36:47 am

Travel towards Harry while asking him how many possible hostiles are left near the dock

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Zako on June 12, 2014, 02:42:32 am

((Holy shit...

Well... I may have just screwed myself over here... Shit. I completely forgot about probing first. Now I got all this power, but no stamina to use it...

Any suggestions as to what I can do here? And does energy drain key off of A. Empathetics?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 12, 2014, 03:03:27 am

Lie there and ponder the folly of attacking the presbyter when already slashed up by a Wight.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 12, 2014, 03:05:03 am

(No suggestions, but I do think D is trying to kill a lot of us off. :P

/me has no faith in his allies against upwards of 100 regenerating enemies and is pretty sure Harry's character is both willing and better able to kill Dom than vice-versa.
)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 12, 2014, 05:27:06 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 12, 2014, 03:05:03 am

(No suggestions, but I do think D is trying to kill a lot of us off. :P

/me has no faith in his allies against upwards of 100 regenerating enemies and is pretty sure Harry's character is both willing and better able to kill Dom than vice-versa.
)

((Oh no, Toomas doesn't kill people mostly. It's just that this is a bit of a special case, given how he has to eat and food resources are presumably highly limited in this place, so a bit of moral flexibility, particularly toward these asshole scientists, is quite permitted. He kind of sided with the violent escape people for that reason, since Dom's hubby seemed pretty deluded in terms of what the Technocracy would do with the residents of the station. But if they don't really prevent him from doing anything too important, he shouldn't have any problem with the Technocrat personnel.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 12, 2014, 08:37:00 am

Quote from: Zako on June 12, 2014, 02:42:32 am

((Holy shit...

Well... I may have just screwed myself over here... Shit. I completely forgot about probing first. Now I got all this power, but no stamina to use it...

Any suggestions as to what I can do here? And does energy drain key off of A. Empathetics?))

((It does.

Now, I'd like to point out that there are three psionic individuals within spitting distance who have full, or nearly full, stamina. Just an observation.))


((EDIT: SC, of course I'm trying to kill all of you. I'm the GM. It's sort of a Wile E. Coyote kind of thing.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 12, 2014, 09:39:16 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 09, 2014, 10:03:55 pm

Dom immediately took point, keeping her shotgun up and ready and attaching the needle launcher to it, and advanced forward cautiously.

    You take the lead in your group, Taiya trailing just to your right. She, thankfully, has the complete set of directions mapped out on her pad. It's not hard to sneak a peak now and again to get your bearings. [Intuition 13] In fact, judging by the way she's holding the device, that may be exactly what she intends. It's entirely possible that the Arbiter sent her with you to make you look better at your job, bolstering your position with the other soldiers in the process. Considering that you appeared to have killed their CO, that isn't a bad thing. [Auto-Succeed due to ability: Fortress of Will] Little fingers of tentative will brushing against your mind, however, hint that Taiya's presence might not be so wholeheartedly benevolent. She's not going to be able to do anything to you, not without breaking out much heavier artillery, but the attempt is enough to put you on your guard.
    You take the east route out of the diamond shaped junction, walking with quiet speed. The station is oppressively silent, the Wax that covers everything, deadening sound and lending a tomb-like atmosphere to the empty halls. By contrast to the dead soundlessness, light continues to pulse away from you in waves. It flows up the walls and curls up the ceiling, ruining any advantage that the muffling effects of the Wax might have granted you. It might just by the cadet's continual attempts to test your psionic defenses, or it could be the fact that this station is clearly a place where no sane human would be, but you constantly feel as if you're being watched. That feeling never grows beyond a feeling, but it's annoying nonetheless. The click and hiss of one of the engineers dropping a comms spike behind you is the loudest thing in the entirety of your journey.
     [Hidden Roll] Instinct makes you halt at a random intersection, four turns back from where you started. The same prickling barfight sense that has saved your ass in the past is breathing down your neck. Ahead of you, the corridor ends in a pair of double doors. To your right, the corridor continues. The only thing that's at all unusual are a few largish lumps in the wax, nestled right where the while meets the floor. Each lump is about six or seven feet long, a foot to a foot and a half tall at their apex, and slightly irregular. There's three lumps in the corridor ahead, but only two lumps on the rightward corridor. Your route calls for you to stay the course and walk right past those three lumps.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 104/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/Dom-Bigmap2_zps0249fe69.png)

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 11, 2014, 08:36:47 am

Travel towards Harry while asking him how many possible hostiles are left near the dock

   Harry's response is a long time in coming. [Hidden Roll] "Difficult to say," he sends at last, his tone frustrated. "They calmed the worst of the disturbances, but power is still in flux. It could be that there's nobody out there. Could be that there's a full team left behind and they're just being careful. You need me to pop the door and put eyes on?"
   You respond with a noncommittal grunt, crawling back across the surface of the ship and cycling your way back through the airlock. You doff our spacesuit just outside, closing the chapter on the most non-productive space experience of your life.
  You make your way back up to the door that leads to the boarding tube, as close as you can get to Harry without actually walking back out onto the docks.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

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Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 10, 2014, 04:05:12 am

"The sooner the better, obviously."

Allow my brain to decrease in size and get to work as directed.

 You stop willing the changes to be and let our body return to normal. The sudden plunge in intellect is momentarily terrifying, parts of your brain dying and being reclaimed, but it's a sensation that you grew used to long ago. You slide back behind your computer and finish unlocking Rob's ability to use the periphery systems. You expect him to give you additional instructions, but none come. Rob taps his terminal constantly, flicking through screens in his search for something.   
  You leave him to his work for the moment, scanning what this computer gives you access to. It is, as expected, mostly cameras. The list is hundreds long, and all of them appear to be inactive. You locate the one for this room and tap the screen, selecting the camera. A waiting light appears on the screen for a moment, then waves of light pulse out from the ceiling above you. A small pod, almost invisible under the wax, shifts and breaks through its semi-solid covering. Your screen immediately shows the camera's view angle, complete with the camera's status. Aside from being overdue for diagnostics, it appears perfectly preserved.
   Rob snorts from above you. "One camera doesn't do a lot of good, and the damn things go offline the moment you stop actively controlling them." He shakes his head and looks back to his screen, his voice pitched for his own ear as he continues. "Need to get them all up at once and transfer control to the military systems, but it isn't happening... Where oh where can you be..."
  You shrug and keep flicking through various cameras, working outwards from the substation. [Roll not shown] Even if it won't help him get the system back online, one camera can mean a lot of a difference if you catch it at the right time. You don't, however, see anything through your fleeting glimpses of the nearby rooms and halls, everything appears serene, and the cameras appear to be in working order.
   "Goddamnit," Rob snarls suddenly from above you. "Were going to need to reboot the entire security system and work from there. Sending the joint request now. Key it in as soon as you get it, we need to be done fast."
    True as his word, a request appears on your screen immediately, and you grant the system permission to reboot. You screen stays on, but your access to the security cameras disappears. Seconds tick by, and you consider the possibility that Rob's move may have permanently severed the now tenuous connection between this terminal and its core systems.
     Control does return after a minute have waiting, but it returns along with another error code.

Error Code: #E000004
Insufficient power to activate system to full capacity. Please reallocate power from current systems or reactivate system in low power mode. System will automatically reactivate in low power mode in one-hundred twenty seconds.

   Rob curses again. "Alright, Toomy boy, let's see if that second access code the bitch gave us is any good. Unless you've got a brighter idea." You get the distinct impression that the last statement is a rather dismissive afterthought, not something that he actually thinks you're going to be able to provide.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 552/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 12, 2014, 09:51:34 pm

Dom held up a hand, then closed it into a fist to indicate she wanted everyone to stop. "...I don't trust those lumps. Everyone, get ready to open fire." She took a knee so the others could fire over her if need be, then fired a needle at the closest lump, ready to open fire with the shotgun if it turned out to be one of those things.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Zako on June 13, 2014, 02:44:12 am

((Ah right, linking! It may just be our best shot, and the mirror mind should help pull it off! Can you remind us about the rules involving linking and the kind of rolls we need to make?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 13, 2014, 08:19:30 am

In the words of the immortal bard, let's see if that second access code the bitch gave us is any good. If not, try to think of a brighter idea.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Tiruin on June 13, 2014, 05:05:49 pm

((Can I overclock the Railgun?
What does E and A mean? Is there any informational page I can check for the weaponry?))

"Anna, I'll do my best to keep him suppressed--only you psychics can take care of him!"

Aim with the Railgun and try to get a clear shot.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 13, 2014, 05:47:41 pm

Quote from: Zako on June 13, 2014, 02:44:12 am

((Ah right, linking! It may just be our best shot, and the mirror mind should help pull it off! Can you remind us about the rules involving linking and the kind of rolls we need to make?))

((If you're going for a link to subordinate (Only you get an action) the other individuals in the link, there is no roll needed. At least, assuming the other individuals are willing. If you're going for a tandem link (Both can act independently) with a single other psionic, then you both need to make a P.Empathetics roll, with bonuses based on familiarity.

One thing you should be aware of. When you initiate the link, you will contribute 0 stamina, not -13. When the link ends, you, along with all the others, will take stamina damage. You're not going to get any stamina back out of this link when you break it, and it's possible that the additional stamina damage may kill you.))

Quote from: Tiruin on June 13, 2014, 05:05:49 pm

((Can I overclock the Railgun?
What does E and A mean? Is there any informational page I can check for the weaponry?))

"Anna, I'll do my best to keep him suppressed--only you psychics can take care of him!"

Aim with the Railgun and try to get a clear shot.

((A = Ammunition. E = Energy. Rail weapons, like gauss weapons, use both a solid projectile and a crapload of electrical energy when they fire.

Yes, you can tweak Railgun to use more charge per shot, but, as before, that's an extended mechanics roll that's slightly difficult while in the middle of a life-or-death situation.

Informational page for guns, armor, etc, is here: Equipment (http://deviation.wikidot.com/wiki:equipment-list)))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: wolfchild on June 13, 2014, 06:24:47 pm

Carefuuly check the path for hostiles

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Zako on June 15, 2014, 07:52:53 am

((Right. Thanks for clarifying the rules for me! It seems like the most viable way forward right now.))

Anna's mind reeled from the massive load of information that was suddenly injected into her consciousness. She knew that this was probably the most ideal way to fight back, but she knew that she was running on empty and needed to fix that as quickly as possible.

"Tyrin, I'm going to need to link with you in a bit. Be ready! Hickie! I need a stim, right now! Throw one up!"

Call for Hickie to throw a stim to me and if he does, inject it. Then crawl into cover with Tyrin and get my breath back. Make sure to take deep breaths and hide from the sight of the technocrat as much as possible, to make it hard for him to nail me.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 15, 2014, 04:01:32 pm

Tyrin, Anna, James

Quote from: Zako on June 15, 2014, 07:52:53 am

Anna's mind reeled from the massive load of information that was suddenly injected into her consciousness. She knew that this was probably the most ideal way to fight back, but she knew that she was running on empty and needed to fix that as quickly as possible.

"Tyrin, I'm going to need to link with you in a bit. Be ready! Hickie! I need a stim, right now! Throw one up!"

Call for Hickie to throw a stim to me and if he does, inject it. Then crawl into cover with Tyrin and get my breath back. Make sure to take deep breaths and hide from the sight of the technocrat as much as possible, to make it hard for him to nail me.

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 12, 2014, 03:03:27 am

Lie there and ponder the folly of attacking the presbyter when already slashed up by a Wight.

Quote from: Tiruin on June 13, 2014, 05:05:49 pm

"Anna, I'll do my best to keep him suppressed--only you psychics can take care of him!"

Aim with the Railgun and try to get a clear shot.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna Withheld: 1+3-3 = 1
James Evan: 1+0-1 = 0 (Action Lost)
Tyrin Laveros: 33+3-3 = 33

Marshal Feuer: 58+6-3 = 61
Hickie: 26+6-3 = 29
Jeremiah: 93+6-42 = 96
Wigs: 15+6-3 = 18

The Presbyter: 88+2-6 = 84

  Jeremiah flicks the fire selector on his assault rifle all the way down, steps carefully out of cover, and holds the trigger down. The attack depletes the rebel's magazine, [Fire Control] but the gamble pays off. Slugs slam into the Presbyter's shield, generating a sudden storm of shield flashes that all but obscure the Technocrat. (Technocrat Shield -1,-5,-3,-10,-3,-11,-10,-9,-1. 45 Absorbed.)
   The Presbyter, dark eyes still betraying no real change in emotion, focuses on Jeremiah. [Forced Link 15+5-4-1. A.Empathetics 19+5, 7+6, 6+6, 22+5 Vs P.Empathetics 5, 20+1, 1, 6, 12+1. 76 Vs 46. Link Forged] (-35 Stamina) The attack is unseen, but the dampening field seems to weaken as the Presbyter draws up raw energy and inhuman will to create an unstoppable psionic force and direct it at Jeremiah. The weapons strikes so fast and hard that the younger psionic doesn't even have a chance to cry out. His expression slackens and his body loosens for a moment, his heart skipping a beat as it syncs with the Presbyter's. The presbyter gives a curt nod as the other man's nervous system falls completely under his control, then raises his hand to attack the only remaining active rebel that he can still see: Hickie. [Acceleration Beam 20+6-3-1-1] (-20 Stamina) The beam strikes the unchained high in the side, burning bright against his armor before punching through the medic. (Hickie Armor -12, HP -36. 2 Negated.) The hole is arrow straight through the man's side, but the way Hickie is hunched over James prevents it from piercing any vital organs.
    Feuer, meanwhile, finishes the charging cycle on the laser cannon. [Marksman 11+2+1] His aim isn't flawless, but it doesn't need to be. Unlike before, the weapon doesn't fire a burst laser pattern. It fires a singe beam. (Presbyter Shield -146 5 absorbed.) The light as the beam strikes the Presbyter is blinding, the Technocrat's shield transforming into an opaque shell of burning white. The Presbyter is still standing after the light fades, [Gather information 14] but not as he once did. There's a wariness to his stance, a flicker of fear in those determined eyes. [Feuer Passive Empathetics 22] (Feuer's psionics are no longer restricted)
   Tyrin crawls over to the edge of the roof, unclipping the railgun from his back and sighting it in on the presbyter. 'Covering fire' is difficult to provide against something that doesn't even appear to care about getting shot, but he could at least distract the thing.
   Hickie, despite the pain of his injuries, continues ministering to James.  [Medical 22+1+1-4, 14+1-4, 5+1-4, 12+1+1-4. Luck 14. 129/96] (James HP +36) It doesn't take much effort to finish getting the man fit enough to stand. His body would regret it later, and the drugs would probably wreak havoc on his kidneys, but he'd live through the next ten minutes. Assuming he didn't get shot again. [Hickie Observation 20] Hickie rolls over onto his less damaged side as he finishes with James, fishing his last remaining Stim out and tossing it to Anna.
     Wigs [P.Empathetics 18], like Feuer, breaks free of the dampening field's effects in the Presbyter's moment of weakness. [Observation 6] He doesn't notice the sudden change in Jeremiah as he prepares a lance of kinetic energy and drives it towards the presbyter. [Blade 16-5+2+2] (-50 Stamina) The flash of energy as it contacts the shield is almost as brilliant as the one Feuer's laser created. (Presbyter Shield -110, 5 Absorbed) The presbyter remains as the flash fades, but his determination is far less calm.
   Anna [Dexterity 1] attempts to grab the stims that Hickie threw, but her body doesn't work quite right. The stresses, psychic and physical, slow her reactions, and the syringe bounces of her knuckles. [Luck 6] The glass reservoir breaks as it strikes the metal roof, turning its contents into nothing more useful than a slick chemical smear. [Stamina 16] Anna flinches at the loss, but forces her body to remain conscious. This isn't the end, not yet.
 
Total Damage Dealt to Presbyter's Shield: 502
Total Stamina Lost by Presbyter: 161

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88 [MHD 36]
Stamina: 77/100 (+3)
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 15/50 (40/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (0/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, Mindbarred (Anna). Medium Cover, -4 to incoming attacks, -2 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Anna Withheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 30/95
Stamina: -11/105 (+6-3)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (8/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (5/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A 35/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (controlling)
, +25 A.Empathetics (3).

Spoiler: Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/79
Stamina: 85/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (54/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (1/3E, 1/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (8/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (4/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (Anna)

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 61/65
Stamina: 65/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15); Ichneumon AA Rifle (1/1)
Status: Fine

Jeremiah, Unchained Psionic
Health: 59/65
Stamina: 68/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A, 60/70E)
Status: Fine

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 65/115
Armor: 71/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (2/10)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 126/130
Stamina: 130/135
Armor: 43/100 (Half Cell)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (30/30), Sol Laser Cannon (0/100)
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Map of ground level (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/D22ATJ6-11-14_zps949282dd.png)

Spoiler: Map of roof (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/D22ATJRoof6-11-14_zps628fc42e.png)

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 12, 2014, 09:51:34 pm

Dom held up a hand, then closed it into a fist to indicate she wanted everyone to stop. "...I don't trust those lumps. Everyone, get ready to open fire." She took a knee so the others could fire over her if need be, then fired a needle at the closest lump, ready to open fire with the shotgun if it turned out to be one of those things.

  The group halts at your command, quickly assuming firing positions that will allow them to focus on your target and protect the engineers and scientists. It's an impressive amount of firepower, all brought to focus on one point. You raise your shotgun, aiming the dart launcher carefully at the nearest mound. You're confident that you press the firing stud and be in a position to fire before anything could react to being shot, even considering how fast these things can move.
 The launcher makes a sharp hiss as it fires, sinking a single dart half its length into the nearest wax mound. [Roll not shown] Nothing happens. The lump remains inert, and, while the dart appears to have discharged its fluid, there is no reaction from the mound. If there is something in there that's alive, it has amazing self control or very few nerves.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 107/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 11, 2014, 08:36:47 am

Travel towards Harry while asking him how many possible hostiles are left near the dock

  "I don't know, that's what I've been telling you! Everything is still so fuzzy that there could be a half-dozen or none at all! The max possible that could possible be left behind is say, max of ten or fifteen as long as the spread out. All I can tell you is that there aren't clusters of people." You grunt again and key open the first airlock door, walking quickly down the length of the boarding tube. You can handle a couple soldiers, but any more than four will be tricky, particularly if they spread out. You key the second airlock door, preparing to take a look at the dock, but nothing happens.
   You frown and punch in the command again. A small red light flashes, but nothing happens. Apparently they locked their ship up after Dominique joined them. [Failed roll not shown] This could be a problem.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 13, 2014, 08:19:30 am

In the words of the immortal bard, let's see if that second access code the bitch gave us is any good. If not, try to think of a brighter idea.

   You type the next code in when prompted, and the computer system takes some considerable time to respond. Eventually, something clicks inside the electronics bank, and both computer screens flash green. Rob face takes on that partially feral grin again, and he starts muttering again. You don't have the same control authorization that his console does, but you can see what he's working on. He's diverting power to the surveillance system, trying to give it enough energy to activate despite being encased in wax.
   From what you can see, he's sacrificing life support and internal security systems to do it. You would guess that he's gambling on being able to get off the station before the life support matters, and deactivating security turrets and force fields in this section might help as well, but those some security lines also power door locks. There are some doors that should not be allowed to become unlocked, particularly when they abut the military section.
   A flicker of motion at the rooms entrance catches your eye, and you turn with some surprise to regard the woman you cut. She standing in the doorway, both hands covered with blood, and she's smiling. Her body seems to shake from the effort of remaining standing, a feat which she only accomplishes by leaning against the open door, but she smiles nonetheless. It's a suicidal smile, one makes you think that the logic of Rob's plan might have been poorer than even you initially thought.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 552/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 15, 2014, 04:04:16 pm

Dom glanced over her shoulder, then drew her stun baton with her left hand, creeped forward, and whacked the living hell out of the punctured lump to see if anything would happen.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Tiruin on June 15, 2014, 04:05:34 pm

"C'mon Anna, you can do this." Tyrin whispered as he controlled his breathing. With one steady shot, this would be a disrupting show of force.

Fire.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 15, 2014, 04:55:30 pm

"Would you look at that. It seems that crime does not, in fact, pay. Perhaps we should get a move on," Toomas observes, then turns to the lady. "Deeply sorry about the circuit diagram. Got carried away. But you have gotten something out of the experience, at least. Enjoy your triumph."

Try to detach the vent cover to clear an escape route, as this may get rather hairy soon.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 15, 2014, 06:05:27 pm

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 15, 2014, 04:55:30 pm

"Would you look at that. It seems that crime does not, in fact, pay. Perhaps we should get a move on," Toomas observes, then turns to the lady. "Deeply sorry about the circuit diagram. Got carried away. But you have gotten something out of the experience, at least. Enjoy your triumph."

  Your voice gets Rob's attention, and he immediately starts cursing and wrestling his heavy pistol out of its holster while still seated. Surprisingly, however, he doesn't point the woman first, he points it at you. "She isn't dangerous, and we have a job. Stay in your goddamn chair or I will shoot bones until you fall there. Approve what I tell you to approve, and don't run scared because of one wounded woman." Rob's voice has switched back to being angry and ragged, his breathing uneven. [Intuition 16+1] Judging from behavior, sanity seems a fine line for him. "Approve the new power regulations, now."

   You glance down at your screen. All power has been diverted from the life support sections, and every security point that Rob could access through his terminal has been powered down. The power he's diverting to surveillance is extremely high, enough that it will probably blow every circuit it has access to if Rob hasn't set up the allocations exactly right.   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 16, 2014, 12:45:27 am

"Settle down. No need to get bent out of shape."

Quickly check if Rob's done his job right, if I can, as he seems to have gotten a bit hasty. If I can't due to Rob's rising impatience, well, approve it no matter what. What's the worst that could happen?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Zako on June 16, 2014, 01:46:16 am

((Shit. OK, a question about the linking stuff. If Tyrin or James initiates the link with me instead of the other way around, do I still take damage after the end of the link and while linked, can Tyrin use the copied knowledge? Can he also use my advanced Empathetics while linked?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 16, 2014, 06:14:37 am

((James has almost no empathetics, and what he does have is there basically to provide some thin level of defense or to contribute to advanced kinetics stuff, so he really couldn't initiate the link))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 16, 2014, 08:34:53 am

Quote from: Zako on June 16, 2014, 01:46:16 am

((Shit. OK, a question about the linking stuff. If Tyrin or James initiates the link with me instead of the other way around, do I still take damage after the end of the link and while linked, can Tyrin use the copied knowledge? Can he also use my advanced Empathetics while linked?))

((Yes, you would still take damage. Stamina damage is determined by the amount of stamina used while in the link, divided by the number of people in the link, and it's applied to the stamina you started the link with.
 So, if Dick (70 stamina), Jane (80 Stamina), and Tommy (10 stamina) linked, they'd have 160 collective stamina points to throw around. If they spent 150 points of stamina while in the link, then each of them would take 50 points of stamina damage. Probably putting Tommy in a mini-coma.
   Also, if you don't initiate the link, there is a danger that you will drop out of the link simply from being exhausted.

If someone else controls the link, they'll get a portion of your skill, but not all of it. Roughly half of what you have, weighted by how many people are in the link.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: wolfchild on June 16, 2014, 07:39:00 pm

((Sorry not feeling we;ll recently and ALSO still gettting used to this updating so frquently, I need to make checking this part of my morning coffee ritual or something))

Attempt to physically override the airlock

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 16, 2014, 09:03:24 pm

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on June 16, 2014, 07:39:00 pm

Attempt to physically override the airlock

   [Mechanics 11+1+1] You inspect the door carefully, looking for an easy way to override the airlock. There isn't one. There is a lever placed to allow one to disengage the entire boarding tube, in the event of a real emergency, but that would leave you drifting on a ship with malfunctioning shields and locked doors. Not your best option. You could also, probably, drill the door with your kit. Might work, but you've only got one shot.
   You could also attempt to interface directly with the door's electronics, though the unreliable power could make that quite dangerous. 

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 16, 2014, 12:45:27 am

"Settle down. No need to get bent out of shape."

Quickly check if Rob's done his job right, if I can, as he seems to have gotten a bit hasty. If I can't due to Rob's rising impatience, well, approve it no matter what. What's the worst that could happen?

   [Systems Manipulation 4-1] You have literally no idea as to the specifics of what he's done. You can access the macroscopic power distribution profiles, but, in the sudden and unexpected pressure, you can't find a quick way to check Rob's work on the small (but critical important) features. For all you know, it could turn the chair you're sitting in into a very expensive firebomb. You pause for a moment, trying to see if you can get a little bit more time to make sure everything is in proper order. Rob cocks the pistol threateningly. You're strong enough to take being shot a couple times without any major ill effects, but that doesn't make it a good idea. You approve the changes.
    [Hidden Roll] Fortunately, nothing appears to explode immediately, and the security systems begin yet another reboot process.
  Rob's snarl takes on the edges of a smile, and he swings the pistol over to the wounded woman. She doesn't even try to run before he fires, putting a pair of flechette cartridges in the woman's stomach. She crumples with a soft cry, her abdomen torn to shreds.
   "Alright," Rob snarls at you, his pistol still pointed at the doorway, "all we need to do is wait for the reboot to finish, then transfer control to the military systems. Shouldn't be nothing to worry over."
    Ripples of light begin to flicker into the room, gradual waves of faint light coming from the doorway that the dying scientist is slumped in.  As you watch the light grow brighter, you have to wonder if Rob even realizes the double negative in his statement.

(2-5 rounds before the system reboots)

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 551/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 15, 2014, 04:04:16 pm

Dom glanced over her shoulder, then drew her stun baton with her left hand, creeped forward, and whacked the living hell out of the punctured lump to see if anything would happen.

  You move forward cautiously towards the lump, ready for it break pen and attack you, or for one of the other lumps to ambush you, or something else equally horrific and dangerous. You get within a pace of the wax mound without incident, and proceed to carefully adjust your grip on the stun baton. And then you whack the living hell out of the punctured lump.
   Chunks of wax cracks and breaks away, shockwaves of light bursting away from the blunt force trauma along with them.  When you've battered away about half the wax, you take a break and take a good look at what's underneath.
   It's a corpse, it's skin an unnatural ivory color that's threaded with massively swollen veins the color of a half-healed bruise. The veins look read to pop, but the body seems stable enough. Your dart took it in the neck, creating a thumb sized fluid blister in its skin. The clothes it wears are plain, a technician or minor assistant, not a soldier or a scientist. The body doesn't smell, at least, no more than the wax smells. [Medical 2] It's a corpse, and, judging by the blister you put in its neck, it ain't just playing. That's about as much of a diagnosis as you're capable of.
   

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 110/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 16, 2014, 09:09:53 pm

Dom waved the scientists over and stood. "What can you learn from this corpse?" she asked, putting away the baton.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 16, 2014, 09:28:47 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 16, 2014, 09:09:53 pm

Dom waved the scientists over and stood. "What can you learn from this corpse?" she asked, putting away the baton.

[Scientist Medicine 20+2+1] One of the whitecoats joins you immediately, poking cautiously at the corpse with gloved hands. She clears away more of the wax as she wrks, exposing the rest of the body. A few tools come out of the coat that you don't recognize, and she takes samples of tissue and drains one of the corpses eyeballs. She prods over his back, finding a thumb sized hole just under his left shoulder blade, and finishes by ramming another tool into the corpse's stomach and withdrawing a small amount of fluid. The entire process takes perhaps five minutes.
  The scientist consults her instruments for little bit, hooking various lines into an out of her Pad for analysis. "Cause of death is massive and catastrophic organ failure, likely due to the incredibly high concentration of wax in what's left of his bloodstream." The scientist begins suddenly, not looking up from her Pad as she speaks. "The wound in his shoulder is non-fatal, but the area around the wound is saturated with the toxin. Urea, potassium, and hypoxantine levels inside the Vitreous indicate that he's been dead for a considerable amount of time, but there's no major decomposition. Gut bacteria is a mixture of dead or dormant, and it never even began the stages of initial decay. The wax covering him must have retarded all other forms of rot and putrefaction. In essence, he's perfectly preserved, but appears to have died from massive and acute wax toxicity." The scientist inclines her head to you and folds her arms. "Will there be anything else, Harlequin?"
  Despite the fact that they're wearing sealed body armor, some of the soldiers shuffle uncomfortably. Standing in a hallway that's absolutely covered in a creepy as hell material that also, apparently, is capable of making really nasty corpses is enough to make anyone uncomfortable.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 16, 2014, 09:35:43 pm

Dom shook her head. "No. We press on." She moved up to try the door ahead of them. If it was locked, it was time for the engineers to do their job.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 17, 2014, 03:14:11 am

"Mm. Mind if I consume a bit of her?" Toomas says, glancing at the shot scientist lady.

If Rob doesn't mind, and we do have time, go and replenish myself from the dying lady a bit.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: wolfchild on June 17, 2014, 07:19:33 pm

Attempt to Drill the door, if that fails then risk interfacing directly

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 17, 2014, 09:19:23 pm

((Should I try to deal with Jeremiah?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Zako on June 18, 2014, 10:54:43 pm

Use Energy Drain on the disintegration field and unleash the all energy on the technocrat in the form of a -2 blank that's focused on his Active Empathetics. Stay in cover as much as possible!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 19, 2014, 08:18:32 am

((Resting to gain a stamina roll is a full turn action. I mean, disregarding how much rest you could actually get in 8-10 seconds, you certainly can't get any effective rest in 4-5 seconds.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 19, 2014, 08:55:24 am

Attempt to disarm Jeremiah, and if I can, subdue him. This involves using my bare fists, mainly.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 19, 2014, 01:45:48 pm

((So, are you dropping down from the roof, or using the ceiling hole? Dropping down is a much shorter distance, but would put in a direct LOS with the presbyter on the way down.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Powder Miner on June 19, 2014, 03:30:26 pm

((I think I'll avoid presbyter LOS, aka use the ceiling hole))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: This is why we probe first.
Post by: Draignean on June 19, 2014, 08:44:34 pm

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 17, 2014, 03:14:11 am

"Mm. Mind if I consume a bit of her?" Toomas says, glancing at the shot scientist lady.

If Rob doesn't mind, and we do have time, go and replenish myself from the dying lady a bit.

   Rob waves his pistol absently, and you swing your legs out of the access chair and approach the woman. She's already unconscious from the combination of hemorrhaging, malnourishment, and layered physical trauma. A quick death would be a mercy for her.
   You ram your hand through the wounds already present in her stomach, driving in as deep as you can. You can feel your flesh lose cohesion almost immediately, the hand growing and warping as the mutant ORS strain breaks down her tissues. Dendrites from your fingers consume parts of the scientist's heart and spinal white matter, killing her within seconds. (+32 HP)
   It will take a few more seconds until you're completely restored, but there's far more flesh on her than you need to regenerate. Getting to full strength again is just a matter of time. You peak out into the corridor while you feed, glancing down the direction the pulses of light seem to be coming from. You can, unfortunately, see exactly what's making the ripples in the wax. As you regard the... thing that's oozing its way towards the door, you realize that time might be something that is in very, VERY short supply.
   The Freak that approaches is one of the worst few: the ones that have lost all semblance of humanity. It fills its end of the corridor, a shifting mass of constantly regenerating and degenerating flesh. There is no macroscopic form to it that you can recognize, no shape or geometry that describes its entirety. The smaller parts of it, the ones you can recognize, are ones you wish you didn't. A part of it can still think of itself as a creature, and a part of it remembers that it needs legs walk and arms to crawl. As such, dozens of misshapen and grotesque appendages sprout from its body and claw at the walls and floor to drag the cancerous creature forwards. A part of it remembers that it needs eyes to see, and so dozens of eyeballs bubble up from its body. They are broken things, and few last more than a few seconds. As you watch, one bright blue eye begins to swell up at the creature's front. It grows as large as your clenched fist in seconds, healing and rupturing simultaneously as it inflates. It grows to the size of your head before it pops, the rate of rupture finally outpacing the creature's regeneration. There is no pain to a Cellburner in this state, only a driving need predicated by the part of it that still remembers hunger.
  The scientist didn't just lead some crazy Freak to you, she led a full-on Abomination back.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 583/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 16, 2014, 09:35:43 pm

Dom shook her head. "No. We press on." She moved up to try the door ahead of them. If it was locked, it was time for the engineers to do their job.

  You shake your head, motioning for the scientist to get back into the group. [Reflex 1 (bonus negated) Vs Mobility 19+5] Your danger sense spikes before you complete the gesture. There isn't time to react before one of the wax mounds in the rightward corridor explodes, and something hurtles straight at the barely armored scientist's back. [Spine Freak Melee 21+4, 12+5 Vs Scientist Dodge 4-2, 2+1-2] [Confirm Critical 6 Vs 10, critical confirm failed.] [Brawl 11+3, 11+2] (Scientist Armor -10 -8, -6 HP -12, -15. Consume failed.) [Scientist Soak 9, 19. Poisoned] 
    The blurring movement is over in a heartbeat, and time freezes as the whitecoat screams. Two spines, each at least as long as your forearm, protrude from the scientist's front. The spines are covered in the woman's blood, and clear fluid drips from their tips. The spines are being driven through the scientist's back by a pair of ropy appendages that are like nothing you've seen before. They appear to made of solid muscle, with no bones or joints, and they in turn lead back to a creature that could, loosely, be termed humanoid. If the four year old child of the ugliest family on all the habitable worlds was asked to sculpt its mother in soft clay, and that sculpture was then dropped down a flight of stairs and worried on by the family dog, it would be a fair approximation of the creature that is impaling the scientist. It's lopsided and misshapen, with one leg corpulent and the other skeletal, its face is an unrecognizable parody of features, and its arms are spindly and vestigial. The pseudopods emerge from the creature's back, aligned with its spine. This creature is nothing like the first experiment you killed. That one was insane, but human. This... This looks like something about nine tenths of the way to forgetting what 'human' means.
  Of course, that means you don't have to feel the least bit bad about blasting it all to hell.

((The Freak is currently using the scientist as a shield))

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 113/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (7/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 90/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (3/3 A, 3/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 50/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 23/50
Stamina: 50/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (26/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Spoiler: Enemy (click to show/hide)

Spine Freak
Cellburner
Health: 432/500
Armor: None
Primary Weapon: Twin spines [3,3. Envenomed], on pseudopods.
Reserve:  None
Status: Hungry, using Scientist 2 as a shield.

Spoiler:  Map (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/Dom-Smallmap1_zps4a6f7eb5.png)

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Ashley Fey

 

Quote from: wolfchild on June 17, 2014, 07:19:33 pm

Attempt to Drill the door, if that fails then risk interfacing directly

   [Mechanics 12+1+1, 18+1, 20+1, 9+1+1. Luck 14. 79/75] It takes all of the supplies remaining in your kit, but you're able to dismantle enough of the door's critical components to force it open. After you have the door open enough to slip through, it occurs to you that there might be later repercussions to mechanically disabling an airlock door.  The door will still read as locked, and if anyone were to try and disengage the technocrat vessel... Well, it would be unpleasant for anyone remaining in the dock.
   You exit the useless airlock cautiously, ready to engage any Technocrat guards that have been left behind. Disappointingly, there don't appear to be any such guards. You relax a hair and survey the room in greater detail.  The skeleton of the field medical station that was erected earlier is still intact, but most of the supplies are missing. The northern blast door seems to have been levered back into place, the barricades are unmanned, and the armory crates are empty. Many things from your last little traipse are absent, and only a few things have been added; a few puddles and streaks congealing blood and thirteen corpse crates.
   It appears as though you have a clear path back to Dom's shuttle.  [Observation 15] Your hear a faint scratching sound coming from one of the crates.
 

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Zako on June 20, 2014, 12:58:54 am

Ok. Thanks for telling me about the stamina thing. I'll change my action now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Harry Baldman on June 20, 2014, 03:08:03 am

"Abomination coming our way," Amk says to Rob. "Have any countermeasures? Opinion on success of violence?"

What kind of door am I looking out of? An automatic one? And the woman's body is on the ground inside of our cozy little nook, right?

Also, consider my portable welding kit - is there any way to overload it explosively? Plasma should do a number on a creature like this, should it not?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2014, 04:18:15 am

Dom attempts to use Heavy Manipulation to take the Cellburner's shield away. "Get ready to open fire!"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2014, 09:42:53 pm

Some of you are probably wondering why this is taking so long. Well, maybe.

Actually it's more likely that you just shrugged and chalked it up to Draignean being Draignean. In part, that's true.
It's also in part because the simulations with Anna's team keep ending up... less than desirable because the damage for psionic attacks doesn't scale properly to shoving stamina at it. (A razor bloom from the presbyter can deal 172-270 damage to nine tiles, and that attack has armor piercing II attached. Combined with energy drain, the attack doesn't even drop his net stamina)

Hopefully the turn should be tonight or tomorrow or the next day, but I'm busily working out a system of diminishing returns that can simultaneously be too complex to understand while still remaining an inadequate patch to the current balance issues.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2014, 09:48:07 pm

Congratz on the publication stuff, D. ^^^

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2014, 10:20:44 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2014, 09:48:07 pm

Congratz on the publication stuff, D. ^^^

Thanks. I'm pretty sure that lab rat credit on "Pattern Recognition Assisted Infrared Library Searching of Automotive Clear Coats" is going to impress -3 people if I were to try and use it as part of my published works when trying to submit fiction, but it's still a fun thing to have on the resume.

I've decided to use basic calculus to solve the damage problem. I'm almost certain that I once made a joke in the rollers block thread that calculus was the point of complexity where you should consider simply punching your players in the nose rather than attempt to explain the rules. Same effects.

I'll attempt to prove myself wrong.

EDIT: Screw calculus, I'm just going to make up functions that look close and use those. I already know what the antiderivatives are going to look like anyway. Never use calculus unless you have to. Or it's funny.

EDIT2: That was incredibly stream of consciousness mechanic crafting. Do Forgive.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Xanmyral on July 11, 2014, 10:39:01 pm

I'm honestly curious what kind of mechanics you're making that require taking the antiderivative of something.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2014, 11:25:49 pm

Well, let's say I wanted the stamina investment on an ability to yield increasingly effective returns up to a point, and then yield decreasing returns up to a certain max value.

So the base equation looks like K -(F-x)^2 (where K and F are constants), this describes the pattern I want the damage to take.  It's an upside down parabola of height K, that achieves its maximum value after F somethings have been invested. Now, this obviously can't be damage, since low values would be the same as high values which would be less than medium values. Instead I take an indefinite integral and end up with Kx - (F^2)x + F(x^2) - (x^3)/3 + C, where C is a min damage constant if I want one.

Voila, I have a formula for the damage of something that uses power efficiently in a relatively narrow region, but can be overcharged or undercharged as the situation warrants. By adjusting the constant values, I can adjust the actual damage/healing/shielding/ketchup output.

Basically I use antiderivatives because I'm better at conceptualizing the efficiency pattern than I am at conceptualizing the final output pattern.

EDIT: My math looks wrong, but it's too 1am for me to bother checking it.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2014, 11:27:04 pm

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Then again I can't even come to terms with algebra so calculus is so far out of my depth of understanding it's not even funny.

Hilariously I was ninja'd and somehow that made my comment EVEN MORE relevant. XD

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Draignean on July 11, 2014, 11:39:07 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2014, 11:27:04 pm

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Then again I can't even come to terms with algebra so calculus is so far out of my depth of understanding it's not even funny.

Hilariously I was ninja'd and somehow that made my comment EVEN MORE relevant. XD

You're better off. There's a sort of pall of fear that hangs over people who realize that a professor might one day ask them to try and find the four dimensional intersection of two five dimensional objects.

EDIT: It does have its benefits. I slammed out a set of rough equations for slam, and these are the test results... (on wiki)

Spoiler: Examples (click to show/hide)

Low Power

John invests a simple, unmodified, slam with 5 stamina. He rolls a 13, giving him 2 bonus stamina. His effective investiture is then equal to 7. (5*1+2) This means his slams deals 29 (15*ln[7]) concussive damage if the target is pinned, or 14 concussive damage and 15 knockback if the target can still move.

Mid Power

Harbatkin uses 25 stamina on a slam, but rolls a 9+2-1 which subtracts a point of effective stamina. His roll fell below 11, so his extra point of difficulty is wasted. His effective investiture is then equal to 24 (25*1-1). So his slam deals 48 (15*ln[24]) concussive damage if the target is pinned, or an even 24-24 split otherwise.

High Power

Annette using 50 stamina on a -3 slam, and rolls a 21+2-3, for 9 extra points of stamina. All three difficulty points are effective, so her effective investiture is 59 (50 + 9). This means her slam can deal 80 (19.5*ln[59]) points of damage to a pinned target, or 40-40 concussive/knockback split. 

This illustrates how slam can utilize power quite effectively at lower investiture levels, but it tapers at higher and higher power levels. (200 stamina invested would still only yield 79 points of max damage at base difficulty.) Theoretically, the damage is infinite, but it's not efficient to simple shovel power into it and hope for the best. The K*ln(x) form is ideal for abilities like this. K can be modified by the ability's difficulty, which allows a skilled kineticist to greatly outclass a stronger, but less talented psionic. (Taking a -5 to bring the base K for slam up to 22.5 enables a 10 stamina slam to deal 51 base damage, seven points higher than a 20 stamina slam at no difficulty modifier.)

I also, on an educated whim, made it so that psionic abilities don't just fizzle if you roll below 11. Slam loses one point of invested stamina for each ever point below 11 on the A.K roll, but otherwise functions normally.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Xanmyral on July 12, 2014, 01:05:16 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 11, 2014, 11:25:49 pm

-snip-

On one hand, that's an complicated way to work the mechanic of damage for the average joe (at least from the standpoint of a game where the equations aren't taken care of via program and thus aren't really seen/dealt with on a player or GM basis), but on the other hand I'm impressed at the level of detail going into the mechanics and how they can really add variability and the choice of efficiency (which in part grants greater differences between separate abilities, which is always nice).

You don't really see that much of anywhere in games.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 12, 2014, 11:27:58 am

Of course, you could just have the Presbyter punch our characters hard enough in the face to make them into a fine red mist.
Problem Solved.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Harry Baldman on July 12, 2014, 11:45:29 am

((Say, that's interesting stuff right there. And here I was, subconsciously suspecting that calculus had no practical use in an RTD.

A bit silly, I know, considering that all such games are rooted in functions and statistics, but still. Creative work, Draignean. I tip my sun hat to you.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Draignean on July 12, 2014, 08:34:54 pm

Quote from: Xanmyral on July 12, 2014, 01:05:16 am

Quote from: Draignean on July 11, 2014, 11:25:49 pm

-snip-

On one hand, that's an complicated way to work the mechanic of damage for the average joe (at least from the standpoint of a game where the equations aren't taken care of via program and thus aren't really seen/dealt with on a player or GM basis), but on the other hand I'm impressed at the level of detail going into the mechanics and how they can really add variability and the choice of efficiency (which in part grants greater differences between separate abilities, which is always nice).

You don't really see that much of anywhere in games.

Well, I do have that useful little VBA program that I fully intend to incorporate all of this into. Some of the equation forms can get slightly complicated though.

(20x^2-(x^3)/3)*(8+1.5*DIFFICULTY)*10^-3   [Blade]

It's derived from my base equation of  [HALFMAX*x^2 - (x^3)/3]*LEVELER), which describes a damage profile that deals well with mid-range power levels, in a get-what-you-pay-for sense, but has a definite max stamina input and efficiency tapering at either extreme of input. This makes it much more aggressive than slam. Even knockback included, slam does exceptionally well as a safe, low stamina attack, but it's damage type is terrible against armor and it doesn't charge well. Blade gambles higher stamina costs for an efficiency profile that doesn't have the velocity problems of logarithmic functions.

Spoiler: Blade Tests (click to show/hide)

Low Power

Susie creates a low power, unmodified, blade with just ten stamina. She rolls a 15-1, so the attack deals 13 piercing damage, with 6 points of bonus health damage.

Mid Power

Hobbes uses 25 stamina on an unmodified blade, but rolls a 8-1. His damage is thus 58, -6 points from his roll penalty.

Mid Power 2, efficiency

Wormwood uses 20 stamina on a -3 blade, and rolls a 17-3+1. Her damage is then 59, +8 points from her roll penalty. However, if she'd used 25 points of stamina, her damage would be 80 + 8 instead.

High Power

Moe uses a max power, 40 stamina on a -4 blade, and rolls a 12+2-4. The final roll is ten, which inflicts a small penalty, and only 2 of his additional difficulty steps apply. So Moe deals 117 points of damage, -2 points for his roll penalty.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: adwarf on July 13, 2014, 12:11:54 am

*Notices lots of new replies recently. Looks at thread. Promptly dies from brain being overloaded by Draignean's insane ruleset.*

EDIT: Also love this RTD, great work Draignean :)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Draignean on July 13, 2014, 12:42:53 pm

Quote from: adwarf on July 13, 2014, 12:11:54 am

*Notices lots of new replies recently. Looks at thread. Promptly dies from brain being overloaded by Draignean's insane ruleset.*

R'lyeh, it's a perfectly sensible and logical system if you look at the right way.

Anyway, I've made the necessary psionics more power balanced, so I can get back to turning people into fine red mist as has been suggested. I'll work on the others later, but right now it seems somewhat more balanced*.

*He wrote, knowing full well that he'd tinker with it again in a month or two.

EDIT: Turn is written, but it's midnight and I work tomorrow. I WILL finish the maps and stats up tomorrow, and get everything posted with fewer grammatical errors than if I gave it to you now. To give you the short version of what happened: Some people became much closer to dying, some people much less close, and some people about the same close. That about sums it up.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: The Scientist dies first.
Post by: Draignean on July 14, 2014, 05:56:29 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 20, 2014, 04:18:15 am

Dom attempts to use Heavy Manipulation to take the Cellburner's shield away. "Get ready to open fire!"

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Dominique Wakeman: 74+3-8 = 69 [Reflex 20]

Cadet Taiya: 20+9-4 =25
Squad 1: 54+3-4  = 53  (Gunner Locked. Gunner Acts Last)
Squad 2: 95+6-4  = 97 (Marine Locked. Marksman Acts First)
Squad 3 (E): 43+2-3 = 42
Squad 3 (S): 64+7-3 =68
Squad 4 (A/B): 96+7-2 = 101 (Double action)

Spine Freak: 63+6-0 = 69 [Reflex 17]

   Alonso and Basilio remain impassive in the face of monsters and blood. They obey you unquestioningly, waiting to open fire until after you've done whatever you're going to do.
   The marksman squad reacts to the creature's appearance rapidly, [Morale 6-2] and fail to wait for you to remove the scientist before they open fire. [Luck 5,14,20] The marksman and one of the marines use their dart launchers, but the remaining soldier opens fire with his rifle.  [Marine 1 Quickshot 20+1-2, E/O 0] (Scientist Armor -1. 1 negated) [Marine 2 Quickshot [Stability 21, no effect] (Scientist armor -6, HP -6 1 negated) (Spine Freak HP -10, -14, -14) [Marksman Quickshot 11+1-1] [Luck 1] The first marine's aim is good, and the dart he fires would have hit the freak if the scientist hadn't thrashed into the projectile's path. The steel needle scratches across the scientist's facemask, making a groove but glancing away without effect. The second marine fires a spray of bullets at the joined scientist and cellburner. He strikes both, but manages to deal the brunt of the damage to the Cellburner. The marksman attempts to time his shot for an opening, trying to avoid striking the scientist. He succeeds, but shoots just wide of the freak in the process.   
    You [Heavy manipulation 14+2-1] elicit another pained yell from the scientist as you pull her free of the freak's spined pseudopods. The spines don't appear to have been heavily barbed, and, though the scientists is bleeding pretty badly, it doesn't look as though her wounds are fatal. Assuming she doesn't get any more.
    The freak reacts to your taking its prize with expected fury.  It lunges forward almost as soon as the scientist pulls away, not aiming at you exactly, but at the woman you just freed. [Enhance Attribute: 15. Str +2, Dex +2] (HP -30) [Melee 13+2, 15+2 Vs Scientist Dodge 14+1, 22] [Scientist Reflex 15+1]  Those twin pseudopods lengthen and lance down as the Cellburner lunges, but, through a small miracle, the wounded scientist manages to roll out of the way of both spines.
   Alonso and Basilio both open fire as soon as the scientist isn't providing a meatshield. [Alonso Quickshot] (Spine Freak HP -22, -18, -24) [Basilio Quickshot] [Finesse 7 Vs Soak 4, Critical Confirmed] (Spine Freak HP -112. Limb Lost [2], Psuedopod) Both immortals prove their worth. Alonso puts three rounds straight into the Cellburner's chest, staggering the creature with the sheer mass of metal.  Basilio follows with a barrage at the base of one the creature's pseudopods. Two out of three rounds miss, but the third blows tears the limb apart and severs the soft tissue. The spined pseudopod drops wetly to the wax covered floor, dissolving almost immediately into grey ooze.
    The scientist [soak 16, no poison effect] struggles to keep her feet and flee to the safety of the soldiers. [Mobility 4+1] Disoriented and bloodied, she only manages to put a few strides of distance between herself and the Cellburner.
    The gunnery squad's opens fire without hesitation when the scientist is free, with the nearest marine [mobility 4] pulling the scientist a little further out of the fray while the other marine attempts to dart the Cellburner. [Quickshot 2-1] The dart misses miserably, forcing the gunner to try to use the launcher attached to his LMG. [Quickshot 13-2] [Luck 9] The heavy weapon wasn't designed for snap precision work, and the dart sails just to the left of the freak's head.
    The engineers [Morale 21-1], surprisingly, surge forwards to join the fray. [Mobility 14, 4] Only one engineer gets within a comfortable distance to use his shotgun, [Quickshot 3+1, 2-2] and even his attack is more a gesture of defiance than an effective assault.
    Taiya takes calm aim with her pistol [Quickshot 19-1] and finally manages to put a dart straight into the Freak's neck. (Freak HP -3, Bacteriostasis)
    The cellburner looks almost surprised to have been attacked with such a tiny weapon, and Alonso and Basilio take advantage of the moment to shoot the creature again. [Alonso Quickshot] (Spine Freak HP -18) [Basilio Quickshot] (Spine Freak HP -27,-27 )

   The cellburner tries to make another growling lunge, but it staggers suddenly, and its melted face looks confused. The wounds that cover it, wounds that had been regenerating rapidly up until Taiya shot the creature, begin to take their toll. Regeneration slows to a crawl, and then stops, leaving the Spine Freak frightfully mortal. Bright red blood gushes from the stump of its severed pseudopod, and the creature collapses mid stride, the sudden and massive trauma your group inflicted catching up to it in a rush.
    Everyone keeps their guns pointed at it for a long while, until blood stops pulsing out the stump in the creature's shoulder, until its skin develops the odd and waxy pallor of the truly dead. Then Taiya shoots the corpse in the head with an explosive round. The soldiers start relaxing only after the last of the skull shards settle.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 113/128
Stamina: 119/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (43/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 90/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (3/3 A, 3/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 50/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 17/50
Stamina: 50/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

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Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on June 20, 2014, 03:08:03 am

"Abomination coming our way," Amk says to Rob. "Have any countermeasures? Opinion on success of violence?"

What kind of door am I looking out of? An automatic one? And the woman's body is on the ground inside of our cozy little nook, right?

Also, consider my portable welding kit - is there any way to overload it explosively? Plasma should do a number on a creature like this, should it not?

   Rob curses at the mention of the abomination, but doesn't leave his seat. "My countermeasure is holed and dead! You can't kill the fucking thing, just get me enough time to finish!" [Intuition 12+1] Finish what? Transfer has to be completed after the reboot finishes, but he should still have plenty of time to help you slow this thing down in the meantime.
    Setting that thought aside, you take a quick stock of what you have. The door into this room can be shut, but the abomination is quite capable of ripping it apart or bashing it down if it's sure of prey. The dead scientist is on the inside of the room, and her corpse might prove useful in slowing the creature down to feed. [Intuition 22] Even if you ditch her, she's seeping enough blood that the trail into this room would be too tempting for the Abomination to pass up. Of course, she'd leave a pretty convincing trail wherever you dragged her...
    When it comes to killing the creature, Rob isn't, technically, correct. It should be possible to kill an abomination. You've just never seen it done, or, for that matter, heard of it being done. It repurposes its own damaged tissues like any cellburner, but the sheer size of an abomination typically allows it absorb impacts and catch its own spatter. Worse, they have the disturbing tendency to adapt. They grow thick carapace systems when exposed to fire, low density layers of sloughable flesh when exposed to extreme cold, and myriad other rapidly evolved defenses when attacked. If that alone didn't make them stunningly difficult to kill, Abominations also had the ability to split freely, and paring off more than a tenth of the creature would cause the removed piece to become an independent organism. Unfortunately, though they kill and eat everything else in sight, Abominations ignore their own kind completely and two split organisms have never been seen to attack one another.
    [Mechanics 22] (Free action if you decide to do it) The torch you have is a high-power but cheaply made maintenance kit, and it already has a build history of killing welders who don't keep a careful eye on the temperature. Making it explode on purpose won't be difficult, but even that kind of explosion won't do more than slow this creature down.

Time Until Abomination Reaches Entrance: 1-2 rounds
Time Until System Resets: 1-4 rounds

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 582/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

---

Tyrin Laveros, Anna Witheld, James Evan

Quote from: Zako on June 18, 2014, 10:54:43 pm

Use Energy Drain on the disintegration field and unleash the all energy on the technocrat in the form of a -2 blank that's focused on his Active Empathetics. Stay in cover as much as possible!

Quote from: Tiruin on June 15, 2014, 04:05:34 pm

"C'mon Anna, you can do this." Tyrin whispered as he controlled his breathing. With one steady shot, this would be a disrupting show of force.

Fire.

Quote from: Powder Miner on June 19, 2014, 08:55:24 am

Attempt to disarm Jeremiah, and if I can, subdue him. This involves using my bare fists, mainly.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna Withheld: 62+3-3 = 62
James Evan: 19+0-1 = 18
Tyrin Laveros: 45+3-3 = 45

Marshal Feuer: 45+6-3 = 48
Hickie: 35+6-3 = 38
Jeremiah: 12+6-2 = - (Linked To Presbyter)
Wigs: 85+6-3 = 88

The Presbyter: 73+2-6 = 69

   Wigs [intuition 13] doesn't miss the sudden transformation in Jeremiah, and he dashes forward. [Psychic Chain 7+2-1] [Control 17, cost -25%]  (-4 Stamina)   The kineticist attempts to charge something as he moves, but can't quite bring the energy together and dash at the same time.  [Melee 5 Vs Dodge 8] Wigs lunges for the controlled man, but Jeremiah deftly blocks with his empty assault rifle.
   The presbyter turns towards the marshal and draws in energy from the surrounding fires. [Energy Drain 16+6] (+67 stamina) The fires wink out instantly, and a cloud of thin mist forms around the presbyter as the air temperature plunges. The presbyter doesn't bother trying to strike the marshal down with a precision attack. To do so would invite an element of uncertainty and provide a chance for the rebel to survive the encounter.  Much more efficient to simply destroy everything in the marshal's vicinity. [Razor Bloom 12+5-4-1] (-60 stamina, 7 stamina wasted) [Kinetic Parry: N/A (Direct hit). Instinctive shield: 42, activated] [Marshal P.K 3+3, 30 HP shield] Invisible wires of force rend the area around the marshal, flinging fungal earth into the air, burning faint lines in Feuer's instinctual shielding, and plunging through the man's weakened armor to draw out brighter lines of blood.  (Feuer Shield -6,  Armor -6 (AP I), Health -89   2 points negated) [Feuer Soak 18+1, no maladies] Despite the bloody lacerations crisscrossing his body, the marshal appears as solid as ever was. If the fact that the Presbyter very nearly killed him with a single blow evokes any sort of fear in the man, he doesn't show it.
   Anna attempts to glean a little more energy from the fading disintegration field, [Energy Drain 10] and succeeds in taking all of the kinetic energy that remains. What little that is. (7 stamina) [Blank 14-2+2] (-7, Presbyter A.E -2) The resulting attack, despite it being everything Anna has, is almost pitiful. Anna succeeds, barely, in penetrating the presbyter's defenses, but only shaves off the most specialized memories of empathetics that the presbyter carries.
   Jeremiah, against his own will, turns his abilities against wigs. [Slam 1-2 (bonus negated] [Control 2, +33% cost] (-40 Stamina, -20 health) Enough of Jeremiah is still fighting to sabotage the proxy efforts of the presbyter, and though unfocused pulses of psionic energy surge inside the ruined building, no harm comes of them. At least, not directly. A good eye would notice the sudden frost burns appearing on Jeremiah's extremities, spiraling up from the thinnest and most vulnerable tissues. The presbyter's link is abusive, and it appears quite capable of forcing Jeremiah to destroy himself even as it forces him to destroy his companions.
  The Marshal [mobility 7] ducks back as far as his injuries allow him, and dumps the rest of his suit's charge into the laser cannon, supplementing it with the last of his energy cells to fully recharge the heavy weapon.
  Tiruin aligns his shot through the frosty fog that the Presbyter has been raised, take only a moment to compensate before he fires. [Marksman 18+1+2-1] The rail spike slams into the presbyter's shield, lingering there for a curiously long time as the shield piercing round screams against the psionic barrier. (Presbyter Shield -69 [Shield Piercing III, Hard Barrier]) It too is flicked aside in the end, joining the metallic pile of previous attempts on the presbyter's life.
   Hickie groans at the shattered mess that used to be the stim and crawls across the roof towards Anna. [Mobility 4] He doesn't get far from the lip, but he gets far enough to hopefully keep him out of the Presbyter's direct fury. [Telekinesis 18-3] (-10 stamina [complex manipulation]) The medic squints, and a ripple forms on the roof behind Anna. The ripple takes shape, a pinky sized blob of amorphous and somewhat dusty fluid rises from the roof and looms up behind the exhausted Anna. The blob hangs suspended for only a moment before driving down like an arrow, straight into one of Anna's more open wounds. (Anna Stamina +24, Anna health -3. Anna is now regenerating stamina) Hickie rolls back onto his better side after completing the small task, fishing for one of his medical kits.
  James [mobility 13] is able to slide down from the roof, despite his injuries, and throw himself at Jeremiah. [Melee 20 Vs Dodge 6] [Enhanced strength 20, triggered] [Brawl 19+2+8] [Jeremiah Soak 4, REALLY Unconscious] The resulting altercation is a landslide in James' favor. The presbyter's control of Jeremiah serves poorly, the Technocrat too used to psionic methods to respond to physical confrontation with alacrity. The Presbyter's control hesitates for a moment when James charges, clearly expecting some more nuanced attack. That hesitation costs the presbyter his tool. James doesn't slow down as he approaches Jeremiah, and he collides with the psionic, grabbing the lighter man by the front of the head and slamming his skull into the metal wall of the building repeatedly.  It isn't pretty, but Jeremiah's eyes roll up into his head on the third slam. The man may need some stitches in the back of his scalp, but his skull feels like it's in one piece and he isn't the Technocrat's marionette anymore. 

Total Damage Dealt to Presbyter's Shield: 571
Total Stamina Lost by Presbyter: 161

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88 [MHD 36]
Stamina: 80/100 (+3)
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 15/50 (40/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (0/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, Mindbarred (Anna). Medium Cover, -4 to incoming attacks, -2 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Anna Withheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/95
Stamina: 16/105 (+6-3)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (8/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (5/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A 35/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (controlling), +25 A.Empathetics (2), Stimpack (3, second dose).

Spoiler: Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/79
Stamina: 85/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (54/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (0/3E, 0/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (8/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (4/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (Anna)

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 25/65
Stamina: 65/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15); Ichneumon AA Rifle (1/1)
Status: Fine

Jeremiah, Unchained Psionic
Health: 39/65
Stamina: 68/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A, 60/70E)
Status: Unconscious

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 71/115
Armor: 71/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (2/10)
Status: Fine

Marshal Feuer
Health: 37/130
Stamina: 135/135
Armor: 37/100 (Emptyl)
Weapon: Hellhound SMG (30/30), Sol Laser Cannon (100/100)
Status: Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: wolfchild on July 14, 2014, 07:01:35 pm

Check the crate, cautiously and with a weapon ready

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 14, 2014, 08:15:34 pm

Dom pointed at the wounded scientist. "We need to check her wounds. Get on that." She nodded to her Immortals in recognition of a job very well done, then turned her gaze to Taiya. "Nice shot." She kept her weapon up but away from her allies, staying ready just in case another of those freaks rushed out.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Harry Baldman on July 15, 2014, 01:01:48 pm

"Hm. Time to act. Keep calm and do your thing," Amk tells Rob. "I am only minimally needed at the moment, yes?"

Okay. Turn the welding kit into an impromptu explosive, then head out into the hallway and hurl it explosively into the abomination. Enhance Strength 72 points for that extra kick to the throw. Grab the dead lady and drag her along with me, by the by.

Once the explosive is thrown and presumably connects, begin moving away from the abomination along the hallway, making sure to leave a proper blood trail along the hallway for it to follow. Its attention presumably will have been gotten now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Zako on July 17, 2014, 01:09:29 am

Anna turned to look at Tyrin after nodding at the medic for his help.

"Tyrin. Link with me. We're going big, all or nothing. I just hope we've got enough between us..."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Draignean on July 18, 2014, 08:55:32 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 14, 2014, 08:15:34 pm

Dom pointed at the wounded scientist. "We need to check her wounds. Get on that." She nodded to her Immortals in recognition of a job very well done, then turned her gaze to Taiya. "Nice shot." She kept her weapon up but away from her allies, staying ready just in case another of those freaks rushed out.

    Taiya accepts your praise as mutely as Alonso and Basilio, radioing back to Fennec that the darts are effective when paired with ordinarily fatal injuries. There is noticeable static in the Arbiter's reply, despite the comm spikes both teams' engineers have been setting down.
     The injured whitecoat is taken back behind the soldiers and inspected thoroughly by the healthy scientist. [Scientist Soak 14] The trauma from the puncture wounds in her back, and the smaller trauma of the bullet graze, are both non-fatal and non-degenerative injuries. Aside from the obvious holes, she seems unharmed by the Cellburner's attack. Either the fluid that had covered the freak's spines had been harmless -something that you consider about as likely as Basilio taking an interest in knitting- or the scientist got very lucky. Medical care is administered swiftly to the injured scientist while some of the marines quickly but carefully inspect the remaining wax mounds. The engineers, being of little use in either endeavor, use the time to make sure that the door ahead is unlocked.
    The scientist is patched up in short order, given a combination of painkillers and speed healers that won't impede focus to supplement a treatment of standard stitches, bandages, and minimal ORS. (Scientist 2 +25 HP, MHD +25) The marines open the remaining wax blisters without incident, finding nothing but corpses in those that remain. One contains a preserved corpse like the first blister you cracked open, but the other two contain nothing but perfectly clean, but wholly clothed, skeletons. The engineers verify that the door ahead is unlocked, and even still functioning on a trickle of station power.
   [Failed Roll not Shown] The back of your neck still prickles, a vague sense of danger that makes you want to check over your shoulder constantly. Your kinetics, however, detect no movement in the immediate vicinity besides those of your soldiers and a faint humming vibration coming off the wax.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/DomSmallMap7-18_zps64b6157a.png)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 115/128
Stamina: 112/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (43/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 90/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (3/3 A, 3/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (6/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 50/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50 (MHD+25)
Stamina: 50/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 14, 2014, 07:01:35 pm

Check the crate, cautiously and with a weapon ready

   You edge up to the crate you heard the scratching from, staying ready to shoot if anything horrible happens. Which, considering that you're investigated noises from a crate that's supposed to contain a corpse, seems likely. You disengage the clasps on the lid and sweep the crate open with one swift move, pointing the leanashe at the body inside. The tall officer, the one that prevented the other soldiers from shooting you when you ran to Dom's aid, looks back at you. Gaping holes dot her stomach and side, the edges torn upwards. Explosive rounds, unless you miss your guess. Blood saturates the woman's armor, thickly coating the bottom of the crate. It's difficult to believe that she's had anything to with the scraping noise you heard- her eyes are filmed and any two of the wounds she carries would be fatal without immediate and massive medical intervention, but you're sure this is the crate you heard the scratching from.
   You almost put a burst in the woman's chest when her hand scrapes against the side of the box again. The motion isn't the involuntary twitch of the newly dead, but a staccato rolling action that seems designed to create as much noise as is possible with a minimum of movement.  You lean a little closer, trying to see if there's anything else that could be causing the action, but then the officer's mouth opens. Her chest expands to breathe with a horrible sucking sound, drawing in a slow breath as if she slept. "If you a-," she exhales, her lips forming words, but only the first few syllables escape before blood rises to her lips and her chest deflates completely, the air leaking in bloody bubbles from one of the holes in her side.
   You watch, in mixed fascination and horror, as the process repeats. The woman, or the corpse, is trying to say something, and it seems like it's the same message each time. Unfortunately, the officer's body is too damaged to speak that message. Her lungs leak air too quickly for her to clear the blood from her throat, and the action of inhaling keeps pulling even more blood into her lungs.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

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Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on July 15, 2014, 01:01:48 pm

"Hm. Time to act. Keep calm and do your thing," Amk tells Rob. "I am only minimally needed at the moment, yes?"

Okay. Turn the welding kit into an impromptu explosive, then head out into the hallway and hurl it explosively into the abomination. Enhance Strength 72 points for that extra kick to the throw. Grab the dead lady and drag her along with me, by the by.

Once the explosive is thrown and presumably connects, begin moving away from the abomination along the hallway, making sure to leave a proper blood trail along the hallway for it to follow. Its attention presumably will have been gotten now.

    You quickly crosswire the welding kit into a nightmare of short circuits, letting your mind slip into a meditative state as you work. You think of yourself as bigger, heavier, stronger, and your body complies. In the fraction of a minute it takes you to utterly destroy the welding kit, your body develops a network of complementary musculature and hardened bones that would be the envy of any development enthusiast. It's always a curious feeling, becoming larger while feeling lighter. The raw biomass you carry ensures that your natural form heavier than it should be, but the addition of the temporary muscle makes you feel light even with its saturating dead weight. You pick up the overloading welding kit as though it were a toy, stepping out wholly into the hallway to face the abomination.
    It's closer than it was before, its masses of discordant flesh pulling it along the hallway with ungainly speed. Its myriad of unstable eyes catch a glimpse of you, and it shudders and lurches as it focuses it's attention on you. [Quikshot N/A, (size, environment) [Brawl 20+4] It doesn't react as the heavy kit strikes it, the metal box blowing apart several eyeballs and breaking a spindly leg with nothing but impact velocity. The welding supplies sink into the creature as it tests the edibility of the substance. The abomination slows slightly as it tests the strange meal, and you use the moment to grab the dead scientist by the collar, dragging her out of the room and up the hallway opposite to the abomination.
   You don't make it far before the welding kit begins to emit a high pitched whine, audible even through the insulating layers of the creature's flesh. You glance back in time to see the abomination light up from the inside, the bones of dozens silhouetted against the glowing red of the less dense tissue. The explosion bursts free, electricity and superheated gas crackling through the air in a blinding flash of plasma and atomizing flesh. Anything but a cellburner would have been killed by swallowing such an object, but the creature before you simply wobbles to a momentary silent pause. Torn flesh quivers and pulls itself together, burned and dead tissue is dissolved and replaced with pristine skin, shattered bones are pulled back inside the creature and knit back. After the regeneration is complete, the only thing left to ever indicate that you wounded the creature will be a thicker layer of wax on the floor it shambles over. (Abomination -237 HP)
   The creature's reaction to being injured is... surprising. Mouths form all over the abomination's body, splitting its now unmarked flesh without regard for location or apparent recognition of scale. Half of them, seemingly at random, begin sucking in breath.
   Then the other half start screaming. 
   The noise is almost beyond imagining. Half a hundred voices, women and men, young and old, all seem to be screaming together. The screams have no specific emotion, animal rage mixing with ecstasy that discordantly shrieks alongside howls of fear, pain, and savage joy. Every voice is deafening, operating at a volume that would have shredded a human's throat raw in seconds. The wax around the the abomination glows from the sheer kinetic power of the sound the creature is generating, and that sound is unceasing. The creature keeps screaming endlessly, half its mouths shrieking and half inhaling at any one moment.
    You start dragging the dead scientist faster.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 580/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/ToomasMap_zps664840f5.png)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: NAV on July 18, 2014, 09:49:19 pm

I just started reading through this. It is probably the most complicated rtd I have ever seen, and likely one of the best. Could you put me on the waitlist please?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Draignean on July 18, 2014, 10:02:30 pm

Quote from: NAV on July 18, 2014, 09:49:19 pm

I just started reading through this. It is probably the most complicated rtd I have ever seen, and likely one of the best. Could you put me on the waitlist please?

Thanks, she's been a labor of love in which I discovered many ways not to run an RTD. You're on the waitlist, but the waitlist isn't first come, first served, so you'll need a sheet if you want to get considered for a player death opening.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Harry Baldman on July 19, 2014, 02:09:03 am

Keep up my enhanced strength and drag the scientist away down the hall as rapidly as I can - turn the corner and move further away. Keep an eye out for vents along the way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 19, 2014, 10:27:13 am

Dammit, James didn't have any real firepower on him and if he didn't have something serious, the bleakman here was just going to punch another hole in him. ...Well, on second thought, James did have something...
Get into cover and create 8 Shrike blades.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Draignean on July 19, 2014, 07:17:28 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 19, 2014, 10:27:13 am

Dammit, James didn't have any real firepower on him and if he didn't have something serious, the bleakman here was just going to punch another hole in him. ...Well, on second thought, James did have something...
Get into cover and create 10 Shrike blades.

((Your derived passive kinetics is 8, so you can only have a max of eight shrikes stored.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Powder Miner on July 21, 2014, 03:56:40 pm

((Ah, eight it is then. No real significance to ten anyway, just a large round number.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 21, 2014, 03:59:23 pm

Dom waited for everyone to finish what they were doing, "Let's keep moving." She went back to following the designated path, albeit at a slower, more cautious pace now.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: wolfchild on July 24, 2014, 10:55:11 pm

THe woman, if she is still there at all is probably suffering, run the tapping through a morse code translator later just in case, but end it, quickly, then continue back to the ship

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Draignean on July 27, 2014, 09:08:05 pm

((Sorry guys, was struck by inspiration on another field, and used most of my writing time working out a different concept. I'll finish Dom's, Ash's, and Toomas' set tomorrow.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Tiruin on July 28, 2014, 02:13:45 am

Quote from: Zako on July 17, 2014, 01:09:29 am

Anna turned to look at Tyrin after nodding at the medic for his help.

"Tyrin. Link with me. We're going big, all or nothing. I just hope we've got enough between us..."

"L-Link? Alright."
Tyrin saw the efforts becoming futile, as far as his confidence went. Yet he knew the enemy in front of them was beatable.

Emphatic link w/ Anna//Let her link up!

Switch to the weapon most suitable at range to fire upon the Presbyter (unsure if its the Kapre or the Broadbeam :x) and aim//fire, if able.

^{Heh, Kapre. Philippine mythology memory there :P}

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: James SMASH!, Alternate Title: Alonso and Badassilio.
Post by: Draignean on July 28, 2014, 07:17:59 pm

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on July 19, 2014, 02:09:03 am

Keep up my enhanced strength and drag the scientist away down the hall as rapidly as I can - turn the corner and move further away. Keep an eye out for vents along the way.

  [mobility 22-1 (Mitigated)] The scientist is slick with blood, and this, in conjunction with your own enhanced strength [Restructuring 21] (-20 Health) and burning desire to not be eaten, provides you with enough mobility to initially outpace the Abomination. You swing wide around the corridor, casting about for anything that might help you. [Observation 21] Your quick eyes note an area where the wax has expanded the seam created by a partially open maintenance hatch. Not only will the door slow the Abomination down a little, but you'll definitely be able to get access to the ventilation system from inside the maintenance tract.
   You can only hope that it isn't hungry enough to follow you into the vents. In that kind of space... Well, fighting wouldn't be much of an option.

(Rolled three natural 22s AND got more than 101 points in five rolls. I really expected those  to be different achievements. Choose your perks )

Spoiler: Perk Choice (click to show/hide)

Two Thirds of the Beast
Description: Behold! I shall shoot in the face those who fucketh with me, and their lamentation will be great! Admittedly, it won't be lengthy, but, I assure you, it will be great.
Benefit: You can trigger a critical hit at will.
Detriment:  Using this ability will cause the next attack that strikes you to also inflict critical damage.

OR

Luck in Streaks
Description: There are lies, damn lies, and statistics.
Benefit: When you roll a 22, the next roll is always a 22.
Detriment:  When you roll a 1, the next roll is always a 1.

---

Overkill
Description: There's no kill quite like it.
Benefit: You gain 1 point of initiative for each point of health damage you inflict in combat. Kills double the bonus.
Detriment:  You take 10% more damage from all sources.

OR

Inconceivable!
Description: You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means.
Benefit: You can chose to critically succeed at any extended (crafting/medical/etc) roll at will.
Detriment: The GM can choose a time in the future for you to automatically crit-fail an extended roll.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 558/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 57 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Portable Welding Kit (20lbs, Plasma, 100/100)
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on July 24, 2014, 10:55:11 pm

THe woman, if she is still there at all is probably suffering, run the tapping through a morse code translator later just in case, but end it, quickly, then continue back to the ship

   You [Systems Manipulation 20+1] actually have a Morse code translator running through your head. It didn't seem like a thing you'd ever need when you left Avira, but it didn't take up much space either, and you thought it might come in handy.
   The time of its handiness, however, is still yet to come. The Morse code translation of the tapping comes out as gibberish, without any relation to words grammatical structure. [Intuition 6] You're not sure if it's a secondary cipher or just meaningless taps, but you are sure that you have no idea what to do with it. Regretfully, you unsheathe one of your duelist blades an make a short, powerful cut across the woman's neck. Crystal reinforced alloy severs throat, spine, and vocal cords in a single blow. Some of the blood that was trapped in her obliterated chest cavity seeps out through her neck-stump, but nothing else changes. Nothing. Her chest still rises and falls rhythmically, creating an even more hideous sucking sound now that you've decapitated her, an the mouth of her severed head continues trying to form words.
   You watch, somehow more revolted than before, as the motions continue, losing a little intensity each time. After several minutes the motions have subsided to little more than twitches, and you shake yourself out of your morbid fascination with the woman's corpse. You can't help but think there was something else you should have done, but there's nothing else you can do now. You jog off to Dom's shuttle, trying to put the decapitate woman out of your mind.
   Harry greets you the instant you back on the shuttle hatch, throwing the door open and dragging you inside. "About bloody time, what were you doing out there? Picking imaginary space flowers?" Harry's tone is frustrated, but also shot with more than a little worry. He's used to being the shock trooper, and probably didn't appreciate being left on the shuttle all this time."
   "Please be calm Mr. Nakamuno," Emily breaks in, her voice a fair approximation of soothing. "Ashley Fey is well and there is no cause to be perturbed, in addition there are many health benefits to remaining calm. You will die less quickly if you remain calm."
   "And you'll die less quickly if you shut up!" Harry roars at the nearest speaker.
   You rise an eyebrow at Harry, and he seems to remember that you are his superior, and that he's yelling at what is, for all intents, an inanimate object. He takes a few deep breaths. "Sorry-"
   "Apology Accepted," Emily interjects immediately.
   "Not talking to you," Harry growls between clenched teeth, keeping his tone level with an effort. "I've been working with Emily for some time, and she is... stressful. I apologize for my actions, it was out of turn to question your timing. Still," he adds, his voice hopeful, "do we have a plan now?"

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 21, 2014, 03:59:23 pm

Dom waited for everyone to finish what they were doing, "Let's keep moving." She went back to following the designated path, albeit at a slower, more cautious pace now.

  The group is back in formation and moving in less than a minute. The tension of the first part of your journey was defined by having no idea what to expect, and, despite the fact that what you faced was horrible and came quite close to killing on of the group, the soldiers seem more confident. They know what's out there, and they're confident that they can kill it now.
   The cadet continues to covertly provide you with guidance, and despite slowing down to carefully inspect even the most slightly suspicious of objects, you're able to keep a good pace.
  Taiya, in an unprecedented move, breaks the silence of your helmet. "How are you doing it?" Her voice is a whisper, despite the fact that she's on a private channel. "I've never seen a bar that effective, so much like it's a part of you... Whe-"
   Whatever she was about to ask is lost as Arbiter Fennec's signal cuts over hers. "Harlequin! We have a serious problem!" Fennec's breathing is heavy, and is channel is laden with static and distortions. "Darts are effective, but a lot of these bastards are wearing, or they can generate, armor!" You can hear sporadic gunfire, yells, and several familiar shrieking roars over the Arbiter's end. "Double time to the rendezvous, we'll be coming in the west entrance. Get there and get ready to scrub us as we come through!
    Taiya flicks through several screens on her pad, charting the distance to your rendezvous against the predictions for Fennec's position and speed. "We can make it ahead of them, barely, if we can manage a constant pace of thirteen miles per hour and encounter no obstructions."

Not an incredible pace for short distances when you weren't carrying anything, but a grueling one for armed and armored soldiers over dim and potentially hostile terrain.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 116/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (43/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 90/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (3/3 A, 3/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (6/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 50/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50 (MHD+25)
Stamina: 50/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Rolz.org is rigged.
Post by: Harry Baldman on July 29, 2014, 04:23:08 am

((Well, if there was a good time to spend my good luck, this was probably it, on the bright side.))

Perk Choices: Two Thirds of the Beast and Inconceivable!

The food in his hands, tempting. Survival, probably more important.

Keeping up the enhanced strength, slide the body of the scientist down the hallway as far as I can as a distraction, then into the vent I go (closing the hatch behind me if possible - if time allows, try the bypass kit), trying to find the way into the ventilation system.

((Also, what's my actual health right now? Am I still devouring the scientist and regaining health, or is my sheet just out of date?

In addition, does Inconceivable! mean that you can choose to screw me over at any one time you wish, any time you wish, or one time you wish per time I've used it to critically succeed?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Rolz.org is rigged.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 29, 2014, 06:48:01 am

"I'll tell you later," Dom replied over the private channel before broadcasting to all. "You heard the man! Pick up the pace, people!" With that, she started moving ahead - faster than a jog, but not a sprint, either. A good pace for covering distance, but hopefully slow enough that she could stop should something jump out at her.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Rolz.org is rigged.
Post by: Draignean on July 29, 2014, 08:23:39 am

Quote from: Harry Baldman on July 29, 2014, 04:23:08 am

((Well, if there was a good time to spend my good luck, this was probably it, on the bright side.))

Perk Choices: Two Thirds of the Beast and Inconceivable!

The food in his hands, tempting. Survival, probably more important.

Keeping up the enhanced strength, slide the body of the scientist down the hallway as far as I can as a distraction, then into the vent I go (closing the hatch behind me if possible - if time allows, try the bypass kit), trying to find the way into the ventilation system.

((Also, what's my actual health right now? Am I still devouring the scientist and regaining health, or is my sheet just out of date?

In addition, does Inconceivable! mean that you can choose to screw me over at any one time you wish, any time you wish, or one time you wish per time I've used it to critically succeed?))

((Your sheet is out of date, updated Dom's stamina but forgot to shift your health. Fixed.

One time per time. It's basically the extended, non-combat, version of your other perk. Difference being present so you can't manipulate it to succeed at important things and fail at inconsequential things.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Rolz.org is rigged.
Post by: Zako on July 30, 2014, 07:33:35 am

((Shit, holding things up again... Sorry...))

"Just stay calm. We can do this. He can be beaten, just keep focused."

Initiate the link up with Tyrin. Once linked, Energy Drain at -4 on the presbyters psionic shield! Use the energy in a -2 surge on him.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Rolz.org is rigged.
Post by: Draignean on August 11, 2014, 08:29:19 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on July 29, 2014, 06:48:01 am

"I'll tell you later," Dom replied over the private channel before broadcasting to all. "You heard the man! Pick up the pace, people!" With that, she started moving ahead - faster than a jog, but not a sprint, either. A good pace for covering distance, but hopefully slow enough that she could stop should something jump out at her.

    You order your group forwards, trading caution for aggression as you make full haste towards the rendezvous. Fennec's team is in trouble, and, while they may be Technocrat loyalist through and through, they don't deserve to die to a circus of mutated test subjects. Well, they might, but your chances of getting to Jeffrey slim dramatically if half of the armed forces you have are dead.
     [Stamina 18+1] [Taiya Stamina 13+1][Marine Stamina 17][Scientist Stamina 14][Engineer Stamina 4] Most of your group adapts to the hard pace rapidly, military training and bioarmor proving themselves effective. The engineers, however, laden with equipment as they are, show signs of strain almost immediately. They don't slow down, but the exertion is going to cost them.

     You keep a fairly steady lope across the pulsing wax, but you're not foolish enough to let your momentum get you killed. [P.Kinetics 19+1] You don't, however, detect any movement ahead of you. Adrenaline brings all of your senses to a peak, including your psychic ones, but nothing stirs in the path ahead besides the subtle vibrations of the wax itself. And yet... Every time you cross an intersection, you could swear you feel faint movement in the darkness. Once or twice you're sure that you feel the outlines of humanoid shapes that keep pace with you, staying just out of the wave of light generated by the soldier's pounding feet. The shapes never manifest, and they never seem to move closer, yet it makes you more than a little uneasy.
     
     You reach the rendezvous area ahead of schedule and without incident. The rendezvous should be an amphitheater for formal address, hearings, and whatever functions of law need to be carried out without moving the offending parties off station. The double doors that should lead inside, however, are clearly damaged. Designed to slide open and shut from the base in a scissoring motion, something huge has been smashed repeated against their metal and polymer surface. The door is dented, and stuck a few inches into the start of the opening scissor. One of the exhausted engineers pounds the door release, but the trickle of station power that's still active is barely enough to make the doors creak. The warps in the metal of seized the mechanism in place, preventing it from sliding back into the wall.
     [Taiya Observation 14 Vs Freak Concealment 6+5] "Contact behind," Taiya says, giving the darkness behind you a sweep of your pistol. "More than three, but not advancing."

(Engineers are exhausted, scientists are fatigued)
(Dom -15 Stamina) (Taiya -25 Stamina) (Marines -20 Stamina) (Scientists -25 Stamina) (Engineers -55 Stamina)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 116/128
Stamina: 119/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 85/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 80/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 80/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 90/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 80/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 80/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (43/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 70/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (3/3 A, 3/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 5/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 5/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (6/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 25/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50 (MHD+25)
Stamina: 25/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

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Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on July 29, 2014, 04:23:08 am

Keeping up the enhanced strength, slide the body of the scientist down the hallway as far as I can as a distraction, then into the vent I go (closing the hatch behind me if possible - if time allows, try the bypass kit), trying to find the way into the ventilation system.

    [Restructuring 16] (-37 health) [Brawl 19+4] You sling the body of the scientist out ahead of you, her corpse leaving a bloody skid mark as she tumbles across the glowing wax. You drop to the wall hatch as soon as she's away prying the small door open with your knife and slipping down below as quickly as possible.
    You slam the hatch back closed behind you [Mechanics 22] and use the tools in the bypass kit to sabotaging the hatch's internal lock. It isn't as solid as if you'd welded it closed, but it should buy you some time without wasting your resources.
    The resonance of the Abomination's constant scream still hammers away at you, but it's easier to bear when separated by an alloy and polymer wall. [Luck 1] That small victory evaporates when you realize that this maintenance section has been cordoned off. A blast iris has closed off the rest of the tunnel, leaving you twenty feet of roaming space between a biological catastrophe that wants nothing more to kill you, and a barely mobile wall that's designed to contain medium sized explosions. There is access to the ventilation, but it looks as if it were designed for drones, not direct human interaction.  Your head and shoulders would fit through, but the rest of you would have to be putty in order to get in.
Worse, the access port is locked down by the same protocol that closed the blast iris.
   Unless you can turn this around, you're looking at a very spacious coffin.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 516/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 37 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 10/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

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Tyrin, Anna, James

Quote from: Tiruin on July 28, 2014, 02:13:45 am

Emphatic link w/ Anna//Let her link up!

Switch to the weapon most suitable at range to fire upon the Presbyter (unsure if its the Kapre or the Broadbeam :x) and aim//fire, if able.

Quote from: Zako on July 30, 2014, 07:33:35 am

"Just stay calm. We can do this. He can be beaten, just keep focused."

Initiate the link up with Tyrin. Once linked, Energy Drain at -4 on the presbyters psionic shield! Use the energy in a -2 surge on him.

Quote from: Powder Miner on July 19, 2014, 10:27:13 am

Dammit, James didn't have any real firepower on him and if he didn't have something serious, the bleakman here was just going to punch another hole in him. ...Well, on second thought, James did have something...
Get into cover and create 8 Shrike blades.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna Withheld: 9+3-3 = 9
James Evan: 30+0-1 = 29
Tyrin Laveros: 15+3-3 = 15

Marshal Feuer: 90+6-3 = 93
Hickie: 64+6-3 = 67
Jeremiah: _+6-2 = - (Linked To Presbyter)
Wigs: 91+6-3 = 94

The Presbyter: 5+2-6 = 1

   Wigs gives James a quick nod and takes up the position that Jeremiah used to occupy, striking out at the Presbyter with another strong psionic lance. [Blade 8+1-2 (D.Bonus lost, Damage -6)] [Control 2, +35% cost]  (-41 Stamina) The pile shaped blade slams slightly askew into the Presbyter's shield, but the bad angle does not prevent it from striking with devastating force. (Presbyter Shield -74, 5 absorbed)
   The Marshal takes aim again with his heavy cannon, exposing himself only to the degree he needs to line up the shot.
   Hickie remains on his back on the roof, performing self-triage on the hole running through his side. [Medicine 3+1, 20,13,8+1. Luck 4. 50/70] It isn't easy work to patch your own holes, and, with the everyone else occupied in their own task, Hickie is forced to glue himself back together as best he can. 
    James disentangles his hand from Jeremiah and takes the side of the door opposite Amos, priming the peculiar potential that had he'd used to puncture the Wight earlier. [Control 19] (-19 Stamina, Eight shrikes added)
   Tyrin discards the empty railgun and draws the Kapre, sighting only briefly before firing. [Quickshot 13+1-1] [Quickshot 22+1-2] [Finesse 21 Vs Soak  2] [Quickshot 11+1-1] [Luck 14] Three rounds whip through the remaining scraps of fog surrounding the Technocrat, and all connect with a series of bright flashes. The second flash, however, seems to strike a harmonic with the ebb of the first's flash and the beginning of the third, creating a disproportionate ripple in the Presbyter's shield. (Technocrat Shield -12, -55, -10. 15 Absorbed)
    Anna grabs Tyrin in a link, [P.Empathetics 1] (Bonus negated) failing to establish a tandem connection and completely overwhelming the young man's mind as their bodies synchronize. The power gained should, theoretically, be worth the temporary loss of Tyrin's autonomy.  With power of the Stimulant flowing in her veins, and the raw surge of Tyrin's untapped energy burning in her mind, Anna takes the offensive once more. [Energy Drain 21-4] [Presbyter Reflex 11+1] The Presbyter reacts slowly when Anna begins siphoning energy off of his shield, too slowly. (Presbyter Shield -68) (Anna gains 51 points of temporary stamina)  Anna tears into his shield, stealing the strength in order to fuel another attack. [Surge 13+6-2. (No Effect: Immune to Pain. No Effect: Immune to Pain. [Presbyter Soak 15] Woozy negated) Stolen memories coalesce in Anna's mind, their incredible psychic mass becoming a tool rather than a burden as her energy surge takes shape. She knows, as instinctively as though it had been drilled into her for years, that the Presbyter's mindbar is weaker than it should be. What he is does not lend itself well to psychic defense, and if she strikes at just the right points... Anna releases her primed surge, knowing its effect even before she sees the Presbyter recoil. The same trick that lets him ignore his hideous wounds allows him to endure much of the surge's more vicious effects, but the chaotic electric warp is still physically and mentally draining for him to keep at bay. (Presbyter -20 stamina, -20 Health)
    The presbyter shakes his head and snarls at the Unchained, finally losing the calm that he's maintained throughout the battle. "Why can none of you believe in a greater purpose beyond yourselves? Killing me preserves nothing! Defying the Technocracy may destroy everything!" Those fighting the Presbyter cannot help but notice that his psychic voice, while no less earnest than it was when he first spoke, is substantially weaker than it was. [Blade 13+5-4-2] (Presbyter Stamina -30) [Feuer K.Parry 64, not activated] [Feuer I.S 34, activated] [Feuer P.Kinetics 14+2, 80 point shield] (Feuer Shield -16, Armor -13, HP -95, 2 negated) Blood sprays out of the Marshal's back as a massive column of psychic energy tears directly through him, lifting the officer off his feet and depositing him on the fungal soil a good five feet back from where he started. "You must serve or die. Anything else jeopardizes the lives of every other citizen!" [Acceleration Beam 6+5-6] (Presbyter Stamina -20) A small circle of metal by Anna's foot goes white hot for second, then explodes upwards. Considering that the Presbyter shouldn't even be able to see her, the miss is surprisingly narrow.
   
(Marshal Feuer has been Killed)
(Tyrin is in a subsidiary link, -4 to taking individual actions. Taking individual action may disrupt Anna)

Total Damage Dealt to Presbyter's Shield: 800
Total Stamina Lost by Presbyter: 231
Total Health Lost by Presbyter: 20

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 15/88 [MHD 36]
Stamina: 64/100 (+3) (8 Shrikes stored)
Carried weight: 171/300
Attire: Exarch Dress uniform [8lbs] James' Light Body armor 15/50 (40/50) [25lbs]
Inv:
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Riot shield (10lbs 1/30, in hand)
Piru Gauss Rifle (E5/5 A5/5 16lbs)
.45 Gauss slug clip (5)
Simone's Song (6lbs 2/7 -Frangible Rounds-)
.50 caliber Frangible pistol clips (7) x1
Dybbuk Flechette Canister Rifle (0/2 35 lbs)
20 mm flechette canisters (x2, 1 lb)
Emergency VIP Drop Suit (30lbs, Armor 35/35)
Irin Combat Shotgun (3/6, 15lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, Mindbarred (Anna). Medium Cover, -4 to incoming attacks, -2 to outgoing attacks.

Spoiler: Anna Withheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/95
Stamina: 24/105 (+6-3) (LINKED with Tyrin, 109/109 stamina available. 1 free psionic per round)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (8/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (5/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A 35/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (controlling), +25 A.Empathetics (1), Stimpack (2, second dose).

Spoiler: Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/79
Stamina: 85/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (54/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (0/3E, 0/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (8/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (4/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (Anna)

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 25/65
Stamina: 68/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15); Ichneumon AA Rifle (1/1)
Status: Fine

Jeremiah, Unchained Psionic
Health: 19/65
Stamina: 30/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A, 60/70E)
Status: Unconscious

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 57/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 41/115
Armor: 71/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (2/10)
Status: Fine

   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: wolfchild on August 11, 2014, 08:54:20 pm

((what the hell was I doing anyway?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 12, 2014, 07:15:56 am

Dom looked at the scientists and engineers. "Squads 1 and 2, form up. Squad 3, work on the door. Alonso, Basilio, take aim at the hostiles but do not fire until I give the command. Taiya, I want you to tell me what you're capable of... unless you want to take the reins and form a plan, in which case I'll tell you my abilities. Either way, I'm going to buy us a little time." She was sure the cadet would know she meant psionic abilities by 'capable of'.

Make a 200 HP wall (counting the difficulty step) that blocks off the corridor so the freaks can't reach us.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Draignean on August 12, 2014, 08:34:03 am

Quote from: wolfchild on August 11, 2014, 08:54:20 pm

((what the hell was I doing anyway?))

((...

You make me sad.

You're trying to get to the communications array for this station so you can hijack it, find your station, drive to your station, deliver your report, have your mind briefly reabsorbed into the collective intelligence of the motherless, etc.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Harry Baldman on August 12, 2014, 11:44:58 am

Some problems were more difficult to solve than others. Despite latent claustrophobia, this was one of the easier ones.

Shapeshift into cute mutable sausage man and squeeze into ventilation system through the appropriate opening like an octopus into a box.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: wolfchild on August 12, 2014, 05:39:48 pm

((sorry but this was taking so long))

"With the way the station is I want to get us as close as possible in the ship"

Attempt to maneuver the ship close the the communications array

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 12, 2014, 07:03:35 pm

((and thaaaaaat is a terrifying title.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Draignean on August 12, 2014, 10:25:05 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 12, 2014, 07:03:35 pm

((and thaaaaaat is a terrifying title.))

((Question is, which character or character group is it applied to? Tyrin, Anna, and yourself? Toomas? Dominique? All of you?

Incidentally, Zako hasn't been on since his last action. Anyone have an idea when he might be back?
Otherwise, Tyrin can make his action.))

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Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on August 12, 2014, 11:44:58 am

Some problems were more difficult to solve than others. Despite latent claustrophobia, this was one of the easier ones.

Shapeshift into cute mutable sausage man and squeeze into ventilation system through the appropriate opening like an octopus into a box.

   You let your enhanced strength fade [Mechanics 15+2, 22+2, 1, 8+2. Luck 22. 73/60] and use a quick burning laser cutter from your kit to saw the security cover off the ventilation shaft. Then you strip your clothes off and toss your gear up into the fresh hole. Nude as the day you were born, you shift to a mental state of methodical self destruction. You grab the lip of the shaft and pull yourself up even as you force the joints and ligaments of your lower body to dissolve. Your body elongates as you force your front half into the shaft, your legs merging into a muscular mass of flesh and free roaming bones. [Restructuring 11+1] (HP -48) You push your skull forwards against the mound your gear makes in the vent, dissolving your arms as soon as they become a hindrance and propelling yourself through the shaft with muscle contractions reminiscent both of the motions of snakes and caterpillars.
    It's a hard, dark push through the shaft. The Abomination's screaming is carried from various sources, and at one point you think you hear the crashing thuds of it breaking into the maintenance system.  Eventually, the screaming begins to fade, leaving you to crawl wormlike through the airshaft. [Hidden Roll] The twists and turns you take have a pattern, and you think that you've done a fair job of making your way back to the control room, a notion which is supported when you finally find a few faint slits of light in front of your gear. You pulse your body towards the light, sliding rubbery arms around the bulk of your clothes and armor to push against the grating.
    Nothing happens.
    You lock your body up against the shaft and try again, trying to use the length of your entire to push against the metal.
   
    Nothing continues to happen, which it shouldn't. Technocrat airshafts too small to harbor a human are equipped with two things: localized EMP emitters, and 50lb friction fit seals. Friction fitting can get stickier with time, but this thing feels as if it's been bolted together.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 468/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Near Nil
Carried Weight: 37 /120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 9/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 12, 2014, 07:15:56 am

Dom looked at the scientists and engineers. "Squads 1 and 2, form up. Squad 3, work on the door. Alonso, Basilio, take aim at the hostiles but do not fire until I give the command. Taiya, I want you to tell me what you're capable of... unless you want to take the reins and form a plan, in which case I'll tell you my abilities. Either way, I'm going to buy us a little time." She was sure the cadet would know she meant psionic abilities by 'capable of'.

Make a 200 HP wall (counting the difficulty step) that blocks off the corridor so the freaks can't reach us.

 [Active Kinetics 20+2-5, Bonus hardness][Control 20 Cost -35%] (-21 Stamina) You turn your attention briefly towards the corridor behind you, erecting a full-width barrier with only a thought. A lifetime ago, when the unchained first gave you this power, creating such a barrier would have been well beyond you. You've been forced to grow since then.
  You order the squads to their work, the pair of engineers wheezing heavily as they unpack their gear and go to work on the door with the scientists. The soldiers form up with one group keeping half an eye on the support team, and the other kneeling in the corridor to watch for an assault from behind.
  "I will defer to your rank and expertise, Harlequin," Taiya responds quickly. [Failed roll not shown] "I am a second order empath, capably trained in all basic abilities. In addition, I can detect surface thoughts without significant effort and read and manipulate detailed thoughts when given time. I am capable of remotely powering or overloading most electronics, and am particularly gifted at taking psychic control of machines. I have studied and am somewhat adept with the art of reviving corpses for use in combat and subterfuge, and can take control of multiple living hosts that have already been weakened. Defensively, I am adept at echoing psionic attacks and I have the ability to passively drain energy dense regions and control electric fields."

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 116/128
Stamina: 113/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 92/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 102/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (43/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 77/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (3/3 A, 3/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 8/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 8/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (6/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 27/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50 (MHD+25)
Stamina: 27/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

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Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 12, 2014, 05:39:48 pm

"With the way the station is I want to get us as close as possible in the ship"

Attempt to maneuver the ship close the the communications array

   

   Harry nods. "Good plan. Direct, flexible, and capable of being expressed in a single sentence. I like it."
   "We cannot leave Dominique Wakeman behind," Emily puts in, her synthetic voice full of concern. "I have been instructed to aid her, which means aiding you, but we must return for her."
   Harry waves a hand dismissively. "Yeah, we will undoubtedly return to babysit the mutated chick that kicks down reinforced doors and happens to work for the man who killed Jordan. There's absolutely no way we'd strand her here and steal her ship, that'd be unthinkable!"
    "Thank you, Harry Nakamuno," Emily says solemnly, the sarcasm in Harry's tone completely failing to register with her.

  You shake your head and make your way to the cockpit, taking manual control and undocking the shuttle from the station. Emily is immediately there with you, recommending a path to a communication's array nested in the military section of the facility. Not only should a military lockdown have prevented the failed test subjects from damaging it, but it runs on its own dedicated system. Even if you have to power it up, it should be a relatively simple procedure to link it with the shuttle's reactor.
   The shuttle cruises over to the adjacent quarter of the station quickly, and Emily highlights all of the docking regions. All but one have been sealed, probably as a result of the same lockdown that would protect the military array. The last, however, is a crater. It looks like a ship reactor went into an unconstrained overload while still in dock. The station's architectural shields prevented the crippling damage from a meltdown, but all of that explosive pressure had to go somewhere. In this case, "somewhere" was out the hull.
    You could try and dock with one of the intact shuttle docks and override the doors. It's probably a bit more hospitable if you can succeed in the override, but it'll set off every siege alarm in the facility if you try and hack a shuttle dock and botch the work. The cratered dock will definitely provide you with easy access, but then there's the small problem of trying to navigate vacuum long enough to get inside an intact part of the facility- not to mention bypassing any additional blast doors that the meltdown locked.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Harry Baldman on August 13, 2014, 02:39:05 am

Hm. Well, use the mechanical bypass kit once more to take off the bolted cover. No bolts can keep a truly determined operative out, you see. If there's space to do so, reassume human form. If not, continue as I am.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2014, 07:06:37 am

"Fennec has his reasons for keeping an eye on you," Dom said, an approving tone in her voice - it was actually genuine, since the girl's abilities sounded all sorts of useful to her right about now. "My abilities are more kinetic than empathic, but I do have a few such tricks up my sleeve. That wall should keep the hostiles off of us for a little while, but I want you to use your abilities to help the engineers any way you can, and let us know what's on the other side when it opens. The marines and I will keep an eye on the corridor." Dominique turned her attention toward the corridor and walked up the the wall, keeping her shotgun at the ready and a finger ready to use the needle launcher.

"I don't think they're going to break through soon, but when they do, I want Squad 1 to focus on the left side of the corridor and Squad 2 to focus on the right. My team and I will hold the center."

Wait for the door to open, keeping an eye on the enemies and ready to quickshot one with a needle should they break through. Also give the orders above, with Alonso and Basilio ordered to focus fire on whatever I manage to tag should combat start.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: wolfchild on August 14, 2014, 06:02:02 pm

Try the cratered dock, if the freefall is too difficult we can always try the riskier path afterwards

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Draignean on August 14, 2014, 08:51:08 pm

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 14, 2014, 06:02:02 pm

Try the cratered dock, if the freefall is too difficult we can always try the riskier path afterwards

   You bring the shuttle down, getting as close as you can to the crater in the Station's hull. [Hidden Roll] The damage appears relatively minor, constrained almost entirely to the region where the ship would have been kissing the station. The inside of the dock appears scorched but clean, vacuum stripped during decompression. If the shuttle held position outside, a jump would be fairly easy.
    Except for the fact that you don't have an EVA suit.
   Of course, you could essentially have Harry hug you while you jump. His Aegis implants won't work for long against vacuum, but they should perform long enough for you to get the door open.  [Intelligence 21+1] Unfortunately, without a dock, Dom's shuttle is going to lose everything but the emergency atmosphere tanks as soon as you open the door and shut off the shields so you can jump.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on August 13, 2014, 02:39:05 am

Hm. Well, use the mechanical bypass kit once more to take off the bolted cover. No bolts can keep a truly determined operative out, you see. If there's space to do so, reassume human form. If not, continue as I am.

   Though assuming a humanoid form would make your job considerably easier, the shaft is prohibitively narrow. Instead, you use a series of fleshy and mostly boneless half-limbs to disentangle your bypass kit from your belongings. [Mechanics 10+2-2, 19+2-2, 16+2-2, 3+2-2. Luck 18. 66/65] Manipulating tools with appendages that don't actually have true fingers is... difficult, to say the least.  Still, through skill and a decent amount of luck, you're able to detach the vent cover in short order, shearing away the corner frames instead of trying to manipulate the screws on the inside.
    You only take a moment to verify that this is in fact the correct room before pushing your gear out and slithering down behind it. (Health loss halved) You drop the self-annihilating state as soon as you land, letting the mutant ORS push your bones back into place with a brand new network of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. You straighten up from the process in time to stare straight down the Barrel of Rob's pistol.
  "Are you that Abomination? You could be. You have to make me believe that you aren't or I'll destroy you," Rob half-shouts, half mumbles at you. The irregular breathing you noticed earlier is worse now, [observation 21+1] and you notice that his face is beginning to droop on one side. "Anything could have happened while Amk was gone. He could be back, he could be gone, he could be anywhere. You could be him..." For a moment, Rob relaxes, his features seeming to tighten back up. Then a look of confusion crosses his face, and he raises the flechette pistol to center over your right eye. His hands seem to tremble faintly. "But you also could not be the same. Hard to tell by looking. People can get replaced without the others noticing, but I can know sometimes. Prove that you are what you look like. PROVE IT!"
   You mentally revise Rob's personality assessment for the second time.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 443/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Irises have lost color.
Carried Weight: 0/120
Attire: Birthday Suit
Status: Fine
 

Spoiler: On Ground (click to show/hide)

Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 8/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Plain Technician Uniform, White
Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 13, 2014, 07:06:37 am

"Fennec has his reasons for keeping an eye on you," Dom said, an approving tone in her voice - it was actually genuine, since the girl's abilities sounded all sorts of useful to her right about now. "My abilities are more kinetic than empathic, but I do have a few such tricks up my sleeve. That wall should keep the hostiles off of us for a little while, but I want you to use your abilities to help the engineers any way you can, and let us know what's on the other side when it opens. The marines and I will keep an eye on the corridor." Dominique turned her attention toward the corridor and walked up the the wall, keeping her shotgun at the ready and a finger ready to use the needle launcher.

"I don't think they're going to break through soon, but when they do, I want Squad 1 to focus on the left side of the corridor and Squad 2 to focus on the right. My team and I will hold the center."

Wait for the door to open, keeping an eye on the enemies and ready to quickshot one with a needle should they break through. Also give the orders above, with Alonso and Basilio ordered to focus fire on whatever I manage to tag should combat start.

   Taiya nods, taking the praise mutely but relaying your orders rapidly. She joins the engineers and scientists immediately, conferring with them as you watch the hallway along with the assembled Marines.
   Everything is eerily quiet. Your helmet and the wax work to deaden external sound, but the rippling patterns of light footsteps on the coated ground remain omnipresent. Now that your party isn't running, the light from the wax has dimmed considerably, and you can occasionally see faint ripples from just outside where your shield should be. [P.Kinetics 15+1] It's difficult to sense anything too far past the barrier, but, if you focus, you can make out the kinetic outlines of at least seven large individuals that shuffle a few feet on the far side of the shield. Seven is a large number.
   "We have a solution, Harlequin," Taiya radios back after a few seconds. "The motivators for the door can be taken well past their normal torque limit with a careful burst charge. The engineers believe it might be enough to crank the door down so we can slip inside. The scientists calculate we'll need approximately five energy cells for the burst charge. I can provide that level of power once to open the door, and once to close it, but it will be tiring." Taiya pauses, stopping to confer with one of the engineers. "It's also possible that the initial charge will burn out the door mechanism even if it succeeds, rendering us unable to provide a burst charge to close the door on the other side. I would like to make a note that if you choose to use energy cells to fuel the burst, we may not make it inside in time. By my estimate, we have between thirty and forty-five seconds."

(No stamina/health regen due to short time interval)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 118/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 92/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 102/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (43/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 77/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (3/3 A, 3/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 8/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 8/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (6/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 27/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50 (MHD+25)
Stamina: 27/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 14, 2014, 09:04:22 pm

Dom thought about it. "...Do it to open the door, and we'll use the cells to close it if the option is available. We'll provide cover fire. If we can't close the door, we'll keep moving to Fennec's position and try to take out the hostiles as we fall back. Bast case scenario, we'll have the wall and the door to hold them off while we run."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: wolfchild on August 14, 2014, 09:35:14 pm

Well that's a good enough reason to risk hacking a functioning dock, harry may well need his power inside

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Harry Baldman on August 15, 2014, 02:11:16 am

"Abominations do not need subterfuge, and might not be capable of it. Freaks have little use for it as well, and are insane. I am currently naked and would wish to correct that. If a detail is needed, you expressed, possibly in jest, that you would have added inductors to the circuit diagram on the scientist's back. So, have you done your work on the surveillance system? Can we leave before the situation worsens still?"

Hope Rob isn't entirely insane yet. Ponder significance of drooping face. A sign of degeneration, maybe? Loss of identity? Freak-like indication?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Zako on August 15, 2014, 09:52:10 am

((Sorry guys, I've been preoccupied for the last few days and kept forgetting about this forum.

...

Noooooo! Not the Marshal!!! He will be missed... But we will avenge him! And finally, FIRST BLOOD! YEAAAAH! Suck on that asshat!))

The joining of Anna and Tyrin let themselves feel a moment of sorrow for the loss of the Marshal, but it was quickly replaced with a steely determination.

"The technocracy is putting everyone at risk already! The people deserve the right to choose for themselves, without you overshadowing them!

Everyone, we've got him on the ropes! James! Get the gun off the Marshal! It's still charged! Shoot him with it! He's also weak to mind attacks!" The two voices of the link called out at the exact same time, Anna's leadership coming to the fore in the absence of the Marshal.

Move to a different position to try and mess up the presbyter's fix on our position. Then start with an Energy Drain on the Presbyter himself at -2 and use the energy in a Surge (no mod), supplying extra energy if needed to make it reach at least 45 energy and if exceeding this amount already, then adding an extra 30 energy on top from our own supplies. Try to have the surge focused in a way to make a small hole in his mindbar, so I can slip a Mindbend through when he's distracted, which makes him detect everyone's positions a bit more fuzzy/off position than they really are, so to throw off his aim.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 15, 2014, 10:24:06 am

James grimaced as the Marshall fell, but he didn't have time to worry now. No, now it was time to strike and, hopefully, bring the presbyter down once and for all.

"I've got an attack of my own, thanks!" James shouted as he dashed at the Presbyter. Raising his arm, he let the psychic potential flow through him, and...

Throw all 8 shrikes, at -5 difficulty, at the presbyter.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Draignean on August 15, 2014, 05:20:49 pm

Quote from: Zako on August 15, 2014, 09:52:10 am

((Sorry guys, I've been preoccupied for the last few days and kept forgetting about this forum.))

((No problem. I know all of my classes start Monday, so I expected something similar to be up with you. Will work on turns tonight, but I have to get some less fun stuff together as well.

EDIT: Got most of the way through the turn. Another person died. Will finish on saturday when I might be able to throw some maps up.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Stop fighting the inevitable.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 16, 2014, 09:16:13 am

Quote from: Draignean on August 15, 2014, 05:20:49 pm

Another person died.

((Don't be wigs don't be wigs don't be wiiiigs))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 16, 2014, 07:18:55 pm

James, Tyrin, and Anna

Quote from: Zako on August 15, 2014, 09:52:10 am

The joining of Anna and Tyrin let themselves feel a moment of sorrow for the loss of the Marshal, but it was quickly replaced with a steely determination.

"The technocracy is putting everyone at risk already! The people deserve the right to choose for themselves, without you overshadowing them!

Everyone, we've got him on the ropes! James! Get the gun off the Marshal! It's still charged! Shoot him with it! He's also weak to mind attacks!" The two voices of the link called out at the exact same time, Anna's leadership coming to the fore in the absence of the Marshal.

Move to a different position to try and mess up the presbyter's fix on our position. Then start with an Energy Drain on the Presbyter himself at -2 and use the energy in a Surge (no mod), supplying extra energy if needed to make it reach at least 45 energy and if exceeding this amount already, then adding an extra 30 energy on top from our own supplies. Try to have the surge focused in a way to make a small hole in his mindbar, so I can slip a Mindbend through when he's distracted, which makes him detect everyone's positions a bit more fuzzy/off position than they really are, so to throw off his aim.

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 15, 2014, 10:24:06 am

James grimaced as the Marshall fell, but he didn't have time to worry now. No, now it was time to strike and, hopefully, bring the presbyter down once and for all.

"I've got an attack of my own, thanks!" James shouted as he dashed at the Presbyter. Raising his arm, he let the psychic potential flow through him, and...

Throw all 8 shrikes, at -5 difficulty, at the presbyter.

Quote from: Powder Miner on August 15, 2014, 10:24:06 am

James grimaced as the Marshall fell, but he didn't have time to worry now. No, now it was time to strike and, hopefully, bring the presbyter down once and for all.

"I've got an attack of my own, thanks!" James shouted as he dashed at the Presbyter. Raising his arm, he let the psychic potential flow through him, and...

Throw all 8 shrikes, at -5 difficulty, at the presbyter.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Anna Withheld: 37+3-3 = 37 
James Evan: 42+0-1 =41 
Tyrin Laveros: __+3-3 = (Linked)
 
Hickie: 12+6-3 = 15 
Jeremiah: _+6-2 = - (Totally Unconscious)
Wigs: 80+6-3 = 83 

The Presbyter: 43+2-6 = 39 

   Wigs roars in reaction to the Marshal's death, nearly draining his reserves into another colossal blade. [Blade 2-5+1. Penalties negated. -20 damage.] [Control 10+1] [Effect: 18, Both parties targeted] (Stamina -40)  Energy surges wildly, rage proving a poor containment for the pillar of psionic energy he drives into the Presbyter's shield. The attack strikes the presbyter solidly, but filaments of unconstrained psionic energy snap backwards and slice deeply into Amos' own armor and flesh. (Presbyter shield -60. 5 Absorbed) (Wigs Armor -14, Wigs Health -48. 3 damage negated) The presbyter's shield flares even as Wigs staggers back, gasping and trying to keep his feet as razor thin lacerations open up across his arms and face.
    James charges forwards a second later, leaving his friend in exchange for one powerful gamble at piercing the Technocrat's defenses. [Shrike 6+1-5, 21+1-5, 22+2-5, 5+1-5, 7+2-5, 14+1-5, 15+1-5, 8+2-5] He raises both arms forward as he runs, a shotgun storm of jagged kinetic shards forming and exploding forwards in a split second. [Finesse 11+1 Vs Soak 21, not Confirmed] Two of the shards strike the presbyter, exploding against his shield in a shower of light. (Presbyter Shield -70, -50. HP -20. 10  absorbed. Kinetic Shell Destroyed.) Time stops as a thin trail of fresh blood leaks down the Technocrat's already damaged face, the mark of a graze by one of James' shrikes. The mark that the Presbyter's shield has been broken.
    "You don't understand what we've done for you!" There's a ragged edge to the Presbyter's telepathic voice now, the raggedness of desperation mixing with exhaustion and despair. The Technocrat lashes out as he speaks, one arm flashing out to hurl a bolt of kinetic energy at James. [Blade 20+5-4] (-30 Stamina)  [James I.S 42, triggered] [James Will 3, 15 point shield generated] The conical blade, all but identical to the one that felled the Presbyter, strikes the rebel psionic square in the chest.  (James K.Shield -3. A.Shield -9. Armor -3. Health -(111+20 bonus=131) 2 Absorbed/Negated) Caught in the open, without even the kind of cover the Marshal had, the blast hits James' unimpeded. The pointed lance bores through his shields and flesh, the shear kinetic power hurling him back into the metal wall of the colonist home as it penetrates his body. "We have done what we have had to do," the Presbyter's psychic voice shouts as James falls. "Nothing more than that! These are not the days for freedom, these are not the days for choice, these are the days when everything MUST be sacrificed for the greater good! Even if I die, you must understand this! There is nothing to be gained by your victory but a crown of bones and empire of ashes!" [Mindwall 3+6 Vs Sum Anna Surge 17, failed] (-20 Stamina) The psionic platform the presbyter floats on wobbles dangerously, forcing the man to drop out of the air, falling to kneel on his one good leg.
    For James, the words of the Presbyter resound in a faraway place in his mind. For James, the hole through his chest is an odd echo of his first moments inside the control dream, of the time when a rifle shot obliterated his heart and spine. Yet the feeling of his body dying, the feeling of the cold metal of the structure sucking the heat from his flesh, is different than it was before. This lacks the clarity of the dream, as the once sharp feelings and sensations dull to grey as his nerves cry out their swan song. This time is different, because this is not a dream.
    Anna, working in concert with Tyrin's mind, attempts to drain energy away from the Presbyter once more. His shield broken, the attack steals the energy from the man himself. [Energy Drain 22-2] [Presbyter Reflex 8] Once again, the Presbyter is slow in gathering the will to shut Anna down, and he pays for it dearly. (Presbyter Stamina -55, Anna Temp Stamina +55)  Anna twists the stolen energy against the Presbyter immediately, using it in a needlepointed surge to shatter his remaining defenses. [Anna Surge 19+6-4-1 (Complex)] [Control 15 -10%] (-55 T.Stamina, -27 Stamina) The surge saturates and obliterates the Technocrat's mindbar, keeping the crippled officer on his knees. (Presbyter Stamina -34, Health -34).  [Mind Bend 1-1 Bonus negated] [Control 10, no effect] (-15 stamina) Anna attempts to exploit the opening she made, trying to skew the Technocrat's perception of reality. The moment she touches his mind directly, however, things begin to shift within her own memories. The thoughts she stole from the Presbyter disappear as her mind meets his and reflexively attempts to reestablish its own identity. The effect is harmless, but it leaves Anna with only a faint afterimage of the memories she once held.
   Hickie continues ministering to his own wounds [Medicine 10+1, 14+1,10+1, 5+1. Luck 4. 47/20] (Hickie Health +20), and succeeds in sealing the worst of the damage to his side. With painkillers numbing the wound, Hickie crawls to the edge of the roof and tries to sight in on the presbyter with the oversized Anti-armor rifle the Marshal left him.
 

Total Damage Dealt to Presbyter's Shield: 950 (Broken)
Total Stamina Lost by Presbyter: 335
Total Health Lost by Presbyter: 74

(James Evan has been killed)
(Presbyter's Mindbar has been broken)

Spoiler: Anna Withheld (click to show/hide)

Health: 27/95
Stamina: 33/105 (+6-3) (LINKED with Tyrin, 67/109 stamina available. 1 free psionic per round)
Carried weight: /130
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (8/115, 25lbs)
Inv:
Kapre Light Rifle (11/15, 16lbs)
Renfield SMG (10/30, 10lbs)
Combat Knife x2 (1ls)
.30 cal rifle clip (15/15) x1
.115 spike pack (30/30) x1
.225 Convention magazine (25/25) x1
.220 Gauss Magazine (5/35)
Combat Blade (8lbs)
Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A 35/70E, 16lbs) -Reflex Sight-
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (controlling), +25 A.Empathetics (1), Stimpack (1, second dose).

Spoiler: Tyrin Laveros (click to show/hide)

Health: 59/79
Stamina: 85/85 (+3)
Carried weight: 95/150
Attire: Colonist Worksuit, Limbo Medium Body Armor (54/115, 35lbs)
Inv:
Energy Cell x1 (Full)
Artemis Railgun (0/3E, 0/3A, 18lbs)
Kapre Light Rifle (8/15, 16lbs)
Medical Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
First Aid Kit (10/10, 5lbs)
Bandages (4/5, 2lbs)
Combat Knife (1lbs)
ALR Broadbeam (4/10 E, 14lbs)
.30 Cal pistol clip (10) x1
Field Surgery Kit (9/10, 5lbs)
Satyr Light Pistol (25/25, 4lbs)
Technocrat Tags
Status: New Hensfield, South-east. Mindbarred (Anna)

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

'Hickie', Unchained Psionic
Health: 25/65
Stamina: 68/70
Armor: 59/65
Weapon: Kapre Light Rifle (14/15); Ichneumon AA Rifle (1/1)
Status: Fine

Jeremiah, Unchained Psionic
Health: 19/65
Stamina: 30/70
Armor: 26/65
Weapon: Sleipnir SMG (Dual, 25/25 A, 50/50E. 25/25A, 50/50E) [holstered] ; Jormungandr Assault Rifle (25/35A, 60/70E)
Status: Unconscious

'Wigs', Unchained Kineticist
Health: 9/109 (MHD = 40)
Stamina: 10/115
Armor: 57/115
Weapon: Basilisk Pulse Rifle (2/10)
Status: Fine

   

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 14, 2014, 09:35:14 pm

Well that's a good enough reason to risk hacking a functioning dock, harry may well need his power inside

   You move on from the damaged dock, pulling carefully away and trying to lock into one of the still sealed airlocks. Getting this dock to lock with you is easy, the hard part will be getting it to open the door. You jack into the shuttle system swiftly, interfacing with the docking mechanism and beginning the careful, and dangerous, process of peeling it apart. You aren't deep into the hack, just enough to make you faster at it than any human and to offset your deficits as a fabricator, but not enough to make you vulnerable to bio-feedback. The light connection, however, does not protect you from whatever security measures you might trip.

Spoiler: Hack log (click to show/hide)

 [System Manipulation 2, 11, 12, 3. Luck 5. 33/200] [Security 11: Suspicious] [System Manipulation 16+1, 9, 18, 11+1. Luck 1. 89/200] [Security 6+1+4: Suspicion increasing...] [Systems Manipulation 4, 9, 9, 17. Luck 5. 133/200] [Security 15+2: Active threat detected. Activating Internal Security...] [Systems Manipulation 4, 22, 17,18. Luck 8. 202/200] [Security 2+3.  Internal security activation failure. Active threat disengaged. Deactivating Security Seal on Airlock 11-B. Shutting down security protocols. End of line.]

   After a few very, very tense minutes with the security system, you succeed in getting the airlock to interface fully with the shuttle. You know that the communications array should be in this general area, perhaps one floor above you. The exact path, however, escapes you.
   You think it might be a good idea to take a minute and make sure you have all the supplies you think you and Harry will need before crossing over into unknown territory.

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 115/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x2
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 1/5 [3lbs]

---

Dominique Wakeman

 

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 14, 2014, 09:04:22 pm

Dom thought about it. "...Do it to open the door, and we'll use the cells to close it if the option is available. We'll provide cover fire. If we can't close the door, we'll keep moving to Fennec's position and try to take out the hostiles as we fall back. Bast case scenario, we'll have the wall and the door to hold them off while we run."

  Taiya nods and closes her eyes. [Empower 16+2] The shriek of metal on metal fills the air immediately, the door scissoring open a few centimeters open at a time.  For a moment, the door sticks at a six inch gap, then something gives inside and it squeals open another two feet. Not a comfortable fit for an armored individual, but workable. [Taiya control 3+1, +25% cost]  (Taiya -50 stamina)
   You keep a careful eye on the rear as your group filters through the jammed door.  The way the Freaks aren't even trying to breach your shield is... unsettling. It's not that you relish a fight with the insane creatures, but, considering how they're hounding the Arbiter, you expected at least some minor show of aggression. One squad of soldiers leads the disengagement, carefully sliding into the rendezvous to clear ground for the scientists and engineers. Taiya moves through after the wounded scientist, and you wait until the last soldier from the rearguard is through before following.

  The inside of the rendezvous is as expected. The room is an octagon, consisting mostly of rows of seating centered around a lowered platform. Before Teras station fell, the audience room probably had the same austere grandeur favored by Technocrat architects. Wax covers everything now, the dirty off-blue material reducing any aesthetic details to a series of homogenous rolls and ridges. This, however is largely unimportant to you. What is important is that this room is large, with a lot of area to get surrounded in, and no good stretches of level terrain for fighting on except at the platform located at the room's lowest point. High ground will be difficult, and possibly counterproductive, to hold. 
    The faint sounds of sporadic gunfire come from the westmost entrance to the room, giving you unneeded reminder that you have seconds to plan your defensive.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/Draignean/DomAudience_zps9c605146.png)

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 118/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 92/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 102/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (43/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 77/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (3/3 A, 3/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 8/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 8/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (6/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 27/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50 (MHD+25)
Stamina: 27/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on August 15, 2014, 02:11:16 am

"Abominations do not need subterfuge, and might not be capable of it. Freaks have little use for it as well, and are insane. I am currently naked and would wish to correct that. If a detail is needed, you expressed, possibly in jest, that you would have added inductors to the circuit diagram on the scientist's back. So, have you done your work on the surveillance system? Can we leave before the situation worsens still?"

Hope Rob isn't entirely insane yet. Ponder significance of drooping face. A sign of degeneration, maybe? Loss of identity? Freak-like indication?

    [Diplomacy 16] Robs hand shakes on the handle of the flechette pistol, clearly debating whether to believe anything you say. Eventually, and ever so gradually, he lowers the weapon. "I...  You're right.  We need to get out of here. I'm done. I can't trust anyone... but I need..." Rob pauses, closing his unfocused eyes and shuddering.  The skin of his face tightens again, and his eyes are focused and alert when he opens them again. He looks at you, naked as babe, and then down at the pistol in his hands. He grimaces for a moment, and reverses the pistol, handing the grip to you. "We need to leave now. There's a Doctor, of sorts, that Murnau has. He's one of the scientists, but he's cooperative. I need to see him. Fast."
     You take the opportunity provided by Rob's lucidity to get your clothes back on and think about the exact nature of your current problem. [Intuition 22] Physical degeneration is a very bad sign in a Cellburner, but you've never seen it happen that fast. In most cases, the Cellburner begins to lose their grip on humanity slowly, giving into hunger, depression, rage, or simply embracing the life of a creature that has no needs outside of food and occasional infusions of fresh telomeres from human flesh. You've seen it happen more than once, and the physical changes always start with small details shifting out of place. The small changes do accelerate towards the seemingly cancerous tissues carried by many Freaks, but there is a significant period where they seem almost exactly like themselves. Moreover, it's exceptionally rare for the process to be reversed. You've never seen something like what just happened to Rob. If you had to hazard a guess, you'd say that the event was rooted a in a deep psychological problem already present within Rob- not the slow but consuming insanity that afflicted Freaks.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 442/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Irises have lost color.
Carried Weight: 37/120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Inventory:
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 8/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Status: Fine
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: kisame12794 on August 16, 2014, 07:43:44 pm

((James noooooooo! Damn. It's sad to see him go, but it does mean that another gets to join.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Powder Miner on August 16, 2014, 07:52:11 pm

((ahaha, AHAHA, I KNEW IT I KNEW IT I KNEW IT WOULD HAPPEN I ABSOLUTELY KNEW IT, FROM THE VERY MOMENT SOMEONE DIED
AAAAAAAAHAAAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
james' death was inevitable honestly, noone can be such a leeroy as him and live. ...now to actually read the turn

I snapped his shield too, basically condemning him, and the paragraph focusing on James' death was great. I'm pleased, this is as good a death as I could have hoped for for James.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: wolfchild on August 17, 2014, 02:09:31 am

Look through the shuttle's supplies, specifically for energy cells, ammo, explosives and tool kits

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Harry Baldman on August 17, 2014, 06:57:07 am

"Let us move quickly."

Take the pistol, and move out with Rob. Hope he's done the job right. Find Murnau, and get things moving once more.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Tiruin on August 17, 2014, 07:03:37 am

((dammit why James T_T Why not ME!? ...Yeah, my lack of action/posting is due to being synched with Zako's character. Sorry for absence.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2014, 07:19:54 am

"Close that door and seal it off however you can! Squad one, cover the north entrance! Squad two, you have the south! Cadet, you stay with the engineers and scientists and keep them safe! Alonso, Basilio, follow me! I'm going to back up Fennec!" Orders given, Dom started hustling to the west...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Zako on August 17, 2014, 10:16:16 am

((Ooooohh... Damn... Poor James. He died valiantly though, taking down that shield. Also, what about the effects of the surge? Does the presbyter get anything nasty inflicted on him?

Empathetic's strike again! Now, for the finishing blows!))

"FINISH HIM! FINISH HIM NOW!!!!!" The linked duo screams out in fury at the sight of James' death. They were so close to victory, they could almost taste it!

Move both bodies up into a shooting position and open fire with the assault and light rifles! While doing this, energy drain from the surroundings around the Presbyter (no brakes), and put it all into a -1 Neural Feedback, adding 15 energy on top. Then energy drain (no brakes) from the presbyter again and SHATTER MIND!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Xanmyral on August 17, 2014, 11:42:54 am

[Poor James indeed, but at least he died valiantly. That's the most people can ask for when it comes to that.]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 18, 2014, 04:54:32 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on August 17, 2014, 07:03:37 am

((dammit why James T_T Why not ME!? ...Yeah, my lack of action/posting is due to being synched with Zako's character. Sorry for absence.)

((No problem, I'm bound to be spotty until December as well. Joys of college. My Monday involves starting my first class at 7:30AM, and ending my last class at 9:30PM. Working on things while I have a break.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 18, 2014, 06:49:17 pm

(...You're not in classes for a full 14 hours straight, are you? I mean, damn.)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 18, 2014, 09:51:50 pm

((No, I'm in class for five hours and at work for five hours, with short breaks between classes. I'd shoot myself if I had fourteen hours of classes in a day.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 26, 2014, 09:24:49 am

((I may shoot myself anyway if I have to go to my engineering stat class again. It's a 4000 level class. It had Calc III as a pre-req. Should be at least somewhat challenging, no?
We've spent Four class periods going over the mean, the median, and the mode.  I'm genuinely worried that I'm going to fall asleep in class, collapse onto my desk, and break my nose.

Anyway, sorry for the delays. Getting acclimated + long turns for a number of you.

EDIT: (because I missed it before, somehow.)

Quote from: Zako on August 17, 2014, 10:16:16 am

(( Also, what about the effects of the surge? Does the presbyter get anything nasty inflicted on him?))

No, the heavy difficulty mod you got was for doing something very specific with the surge- completely obliterating the mindbar in this case. So, since you wanted a specific effect, you don't get Surge's normal deleterious shotgun effect.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 26, 2014, 10:58:35 am

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on August 17, 2014, 06:57:07 am

"Let us move quickly."

Take the pistol, and move out with Rob. Hope he's done the job right. Find Murnau, and get things moving once more.

   You disarm Rob immediately, not wanting to have the man go insane while still armed. Being shot wouldn't be fatal, but it would be both painful and inconvenient. After you're sure that Rob is under control, you peek your head outside of the access substation and check to make sure that the Abomination hasn't decided to stick around in hope of an easy meal. 
   Luckily, it hasn't. The floor is covered in a clean layer of wax, the scientist's blood noticeably absent, but there doesn't appear to be anything more hostile than usual about the empty hallway. A security camera swivels to look at you as you leave, a good omen that Rob was at least able to complete his end of the mission. As you head back to the Cellburner section of the station, Rob's behavior is erratic. At times, there is no noticeable change in him. He follows you carefully, his expression showing hints of pain and focus, but is otherwise little different than it was when you started your mission. Other times, brief intervals where his breathing grows labored and he begins to eye the dark corridors you pass with a clear expression of hatred and fear, he becomes noticeably erratic. He mumbles things about needles in his brain, a voice in his dreams, and the armies of imposters that lurk just out of his sight and hide when he turns to look for them. Once, he grabs the back of your jumpsuit as though suddenly blind, letting you lead him while he emits a steady stream of profanity centering around the idea that the walls are murderers.
    You try to contact Murnau via your bone mic as soon as you get within range, picking up mostly static until you get inside the part of the military sector that the Cellburners maintain. Naturally, he asks to speak with Rob immediately, which unfortunately coincides with one of Rob's more profane mumbling spells. You don't know what Murnau says, you'd have to be the one touching the mic for that, but Rob begins screaming at the mic within minutes. Eventually, he calms down, not back to a state of sanity, but with enough decorum left to hand you the mic back. [Observation 17] Rob's fits of mania are worsening and quickening rapidly, and his moments of lucidity are slipping. Oddly, now that you're with him during the transitional states of madness, he seems to bond with you and treat you as completely trustworthy.
   You tap the mic as soon as it's up against you, and Murnau's growling voice comes in immediately. "Get Rob over to the air processing station. Avoid everyone. Try to keep him from talking."
   There aren't a lot of Cellburners, but keeping Rob out of suspicion will take a lot of luck. [Luck 18] Which, thankfully, seems to be something you have in spades. As you open the reinforced door back to the military sector, a faint ringing sound reaches your ears. There isn't a lot of the dry-cake nutrients that the Cellburners were supplemented with during Teras' operation, but what's left is apportioned to the remaining Cellburners once every three days at Church noon. Food, being one of the few comforts available to your kind, should create a decent distraction from Rob's sudden decent into insanity.
   [Mobility 12+2] Even with Rob suspecting random inanimate objects of various repulsive crimes and deviancy, you're able to drag him to air processing without a great deal of trouble. Not that dragging one Cellburner that appears to be going mad into the den of Cellburners who are known to be on the shakier leg of sanity is going to be trouble free in and of itself. There is a reason that those still sane avoid this place.

   With that reservation in mind, your first reaction to air processing is one of surprise. It's empty. Machines hum with a faint and sickly tune, but nothing else stirs. The machine works and local atmospheric controls adjoined, but both doors are tightly closed.  [Observation 17] There are faint depressions in the wax from recent foot traffic, but they follow a straight and purposeful line- not the meandering trail of those whose humanities have slipped. You follow the tracks to the end of air processing, down to the machine works. You push the door open cautiously, trying to keep a firm grip on the temporarily lucid Rob.
   The machine works have been converted, though you're not entirely sure into what. The sterile beds supporting unconscious Cellburners and the edged paraphernalia hanging from the walls suggest some form of surgical ward. Computer systems and analyzers suggest a laboratory of some kind. The whitecoated scientist with his hands knuckle deep into the brain of one of the unconscious subjects... that bespeaks the experimental ward from the time when Teras was fully dedicated to testing your kind. Murnau stands beside the scientist, his expression one of carefully masked curiosity and barely controlled anger. Both Murnau and the scientist look up when you enter. The Scientist betrays no emotion as he regards you, but Murnau's face darkens immediately.
  "Rob! On the slab, now!" Murnau barks, pointing at one of the tables not occupied by a sleeper.
   Rob, still in a relatively sane state, grimaces and acquiesces silently. There's a flicker of fear in his eyes, but you're not sure whether the fear is due to Murnau, or whatever is about to be done to him.
  The scientist sighs and leaves the body he's working on, clamping the man's skull into an open state to prevent it from immediately healing back together. "I did warn you," the scientist says in a dry voice, picking up long, straight piece of metal as he approaches Rob, "you cannot 'wean' yourself off treatment." The scientist traces a line across Rob's forehead with the rod, bringing it almost to a rest just above his eyebrow. "There are those I cure, those I cannot help, and those that get caught a little in between. Feeling better is no reason to stop taking your..." The scientist pauses, concentrating on getting the positioning of the rod just right. "Medicine," he finishes, driving the rod through Rob's skull with a single precise stab.
   Rob gasps and jerks, the presence of the rod preventing his body from immediately healing the damage. The spasm, however, passes as quickly as it came, and Rob returns to stillness. Drool still trickles out of the corner of his mouth, but rod's precise placement seems to have rendered the Cellburner completely inert.
  "Now, he's going to need to settle a little while," the scientist adds when Rob lies still. "I'll begin treatment as soon as you've dealt with your new employee."
   Murnau's back stiffens slightly. You had thought that the anger he was hiding was triggered by Rob, but you might have been wrong. You can't fathom why Murnau would allow the scientist to give commands, even indirect ones, but he seems to be enduring the treatment. Even if that sufferance is with ill temper. "Did you succeed?" Murnau asks, his tone remaining level.

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 17, 2014, 07:19:54 am

"Close that door and seal it off however you can! Squad one, cover the north entrance! Squad two, you have the south! Cadet, you stay with the engineers and scientists and keep them safe! Alonso, Basilio, follow me! I'm going to back up Fennec!" Orders given, Dom started hustling to the west...

  [Luck 2] The orders are no sooner out of your mouth than the first of Fennec's group becomes visible through the west entrance. Taiya [Empower 8+1] [Control 16+1, -25% cost] sends another surge of energy through the door behind you, closing it with a shower of sparks a scream of protesting metal.  [Mechanism Integrity 2] Thin trails of smoke leak from the warped edges of the door, and you don't need to be told that the door's motivators are probably completely blown.
   The first of Fennec's group to make it in is an engineer and two scientists, each one being pushed strongly forward by the remnants of a fireteam.  Your soldiers, only partially in position, sight in to deal with anything that comes through behind.
   There's a short delay before the next group of soldiers comes through, their arrival heralded by a faint golden glow from the open hallway. The freaks come with them. Fennec's three remaining soldiers back up in a controlled retreat, trying to push back the Freak's with control bursts to knees and necks. Fennec himself is the source of the golden light, his armor reinforced by a secondary structure of light- almost identical to the glow that held you in place when you were shuttled to Eridani. His rifle is missing, and he fights with a pistol and a short Arbiter's blades that glows with the same light as his secondary armor.
   [Soldier Marksman 2+1,2+1] Neither of your teams prove effective at providing precision support fire, and you're only able to watch as Fennec's two flanking marines are swarmed under by clawed experiments. [Failed roll not shown] Fennec is able to decapitate one attacker and kneecap another, but the damage is done. By the time Fennec and the remaining marine manage to make it to the door into the audience hall, their retreat is anything but ordered. The two literally hurl themselves into the room, Fennec roaring for the Marines to open fire as he and the marine flatten themselves against the floor.
   Your six soldiers, suddenly unburdened by the need to shoot around their allies, switch to automatic. Six soldiers trying to take precision shots wasn't enough to stop, or even slow down, the oncoming Freaks. Six soldiers focusing 210+ rounds of high-velocity rifle slugs on a single entrance, that has an effect. The Freaks aren't just momentarily driven back; the entire front rank of them disintegrate into slippery greyish gore. Those that remain, shielded by the falling corpses of their kin, continue surging forwards. If they have any fear of death, they don't show it. You steel yourself to engage the Freaks as they pour through, but something odd happens.
   When the first of the Freaks makes it through the hail of rifle and machine gun fire to stand at the room's threshold, it stops, pivots, and runs back the way it came. The remaining Freaks turn back as soon as the leader does, turning and wheeling back on themselves like a flock of starlings.   
   "Blessed Mother," Fennec whispers as he stands, watching the Cellburners turn back. "That was... unexpected."

   [Kinesthesia 9+2] [Failed roll not shown] You're not sure how far the Freak have pulled back. They could be waiting just inside the shadows, or they could have retreated entirely.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 118/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 92/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (15/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (15/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 102/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (45/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (15/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 89/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (8/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 77/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (2/3 A, 2/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 8/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 8/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (6/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 27/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (5/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50 (MHD+25)
Stamina: 27/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (5/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

---

Ashley Fey

Quote from: wolfchild on August 17, 2014, 02:09:31 am

Look through the shuttle's supplies, specifically for energy cells, ammo, explosives and tool kits

    [observation 15, 22] The shuttle has already been stripped of most all useful components, but you're able to improvise a few things. You recharge a few of your dead energy cells using a trickle feed from the shuttle's reactor, and you replenish some of your bypass kit's using supplies from various, largely unnecessary, parts of the shuttle. Ammunition, unfortunately, is something in rather short supply. There's nothing here for you to fabricate new rounds with, and Dom didn't just leave a stack of mags out for you. [Mechanics 20+2] You are, however, able to make three small, but exceptionally dangerous, explosives. You convince Emily to give you a couple reactor capsules containing an amounts of ClF3, designed to be opened incrementally as the volatile chemical is required. You modify that design, changing the capsules so that they open immediately and fully when triggered, then you slot each one into a bottle of booze from Dom's bar.  The booze itself won't add much to the explosion, but the chemical fire generated by the interaction of the ClF3 and the water constituent, not to mention the glass bottle itself, should be... energetic. Theoretically, you should be able to send a signal up to fifty feet to release a capsule, and you can extend your range well beyond that if you have some form of amplifier.   

(Two energy cells added. Two charges added to bypass kit. Three remote tri-fluor bombs added.)

Spoiler: Ashley Fey (click to show/hide)

Health: 159/159
Charge: 159/159
Carried weight: 118/150
Attire: Plain gray under armor padding. Midguard Hardened Armor (112/140, 60lbs)
Inv:
Garou Repeating Cannon (9/12) (19lbs)
15 MM bonding charges x1 (12)
Ashley's Leanashe Assault Rifle [10/30 18lbs]
4.73 mm Caseless box mags x1
Cirri Light pistol [20/20 4lbs]
Energy cell x4
basic medical supplies [1/5] (5lbs)
Manticore Pistol [9/10 6lbs]
Mechanical Bypass kit 3/5 [3lbs]
Tri-fluor bombs (1lb) x3

---

Anna and Tyrin

Quote from: Zako on August 17, 2014, 10:16:16 am

"FINISH HIM! FINISH HIM NOW!!!!!" The linked duo screams out in fury at the sight of James' death. They were so close to victory, they could almost taste it!

Move both bodies up into a shooting position and open fire with the assault and light rifles! While doing this, energy drain from the surroundings around the Presbyter (no brakes), and put it all into a -1 Neural Feedback, adding 15 energy on top. Then energy drain (no brakes) from the presbyter again and SHATTER MIND!

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

 
Anna Withheld: 4+3-3 = 4
Tyrin Laveros: __+3-3 = (Linked)
 
Hickie: 99+6-3 = 102 (Double Action)
Jeremiah: _+6-2 = - (Totally Unconscious)
Wigs: 49+6-3 = 52

The Presbyter: 50+2-6 = 46 

   Hickie takes his shot from the roof [quickshot 9-1], but the heavy rifle proves unwieldy at short range. The sabot pierces the earth to the Presbyter's left, but leaves him unharmed.
   Wigs, reeling from the loss of another friend, advances to attack despite the lacerations that criss-cross his face and arms. Too exhausted to use psionics, he resorts to the pulse rifle.  [Quickshot 17+1-1] [Quickshot 4-2] His first shot hits the Presbyter solidly, the paired pulse burning flesh and boiling blood. (Presbyter HP -13, -19. The Presbyter has been Killed.) The force of expanding plasma is enough to knock the already kneeling presbyter onto his back, seemingly taking the last bit of fight out of the Technocrat.

   "Please... You can't," the Presbyter's voice whispers in the minds of the rebels, his presence faint and flickering. "I am... sorry. I tried to... to help you. You can't keep... fighting." The presbyter's body barely moves as he speaks, his eyes still staring almost sightlessly at the vast and clouded canopy of leaves overhead. His intact arm does twitch, however, moving with feeble purpose to point directly at Anna. "We both want... want..." the voice ebbs for a moment, growing unfocused and hazy before returning with clarity. "Want to save the lives of... everyone. You just don't... understand. Please... let me... show you."
  Anna can sense an invitation in the Presbyter's mind, an intentional openness. He's asking her to experience the last moments of his life, an experience that will be unpleasant even if it isn't a trap. [Hidden Roll] The last few minutes haven't been the best way to get to know someone, but, even before her orientation, Anna was good at reading people. This man would kill her for what he believes in, but he probably also realizes that he's beaten. If he does know something, he might be willing to wager everything on a last ditch effort to convert her with what he perceives as the truth rather than kill her.

((Tyrin, Anna, you may add on 3 Attribute points, two skill points, and one evolution to your characters.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Harry Baldman on August 26, 2014, 11:19:24 am

"We may have. It is hard to say at the moment. I believe we did, but I could be wrong. Rob did most of the systems work, and I did not double check, as I had to lead away an abomination, and when I returned, Rob was unstable, and I thought it appropriate to retreat at that moment. The task should be done. Should be. But there is a chance it might not be, depending on the nature of Rob's degeneration. I could reassure you, but reality is probably preferable in a sensitive situation."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 26, 2014, 11:25:39 am

Murnau's eyes narrow. "I'm not in need of your reassurance. I'll send one of the Tech's to check everything out and make sure he did the routing properly. For now, I need you to put this place out of your mind and check on Varic. He was supposed to just check out the prisoner guards and keep Wakeman busy, but he hasn't had the manners to give me a report back yet. Find him, and remind him that he has a job to do."
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Harry Baldman on August 26, 2014, 01:46:39 pm

"Right away. Any other notes before I go?"

If not, move out according to orders. I assume I know where to go, at least. Check out Rob's pistol along the way.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Tiruin on August 26, 2014, 01:55:21 pm

[I wonder if I can post ._. Should've done that anyway..Sorry]

Anna, whatever you choose, we're in this together. I would not forsake a dying man--I believe despite how twisted a Technocrat is, there is still a sliver of humanity in them as why we consider them...similar.

I will stand by you in whatever choice you make. My energy is yours.

Erm...I wonder if I can do passive empathetic sense here @Presbyter

Spoiler: Upgraded Sheet (click to show/hide)

Name: Tyrin Laveros
Appearance: A man in his youth, about nineteen years of age. His skin is a dark tone, complementing his hair and eyes. He sports a thin physique and an angled face, his nose is broken. He wears a blue wristband.
Gender: Male
Profession: Dealer
Skills: Detect Lie(2+1) ; Diplomacy (2) ; Intuition (1) ; Medicine (2) ; Passive Empathetics (4) ; +Reflex (1)
Character Bio: Tyrin was born and raised knowing much about Society thanks to his family and friends, this society was organized, utilitarian and overall sound. It was a shame that it was led by much darker powers, as he discovered when 'accidentally' passing the "Employees only" line in one major corporation due to his intuition and curiosity. Luckily, being young, his excuses were valid and he was sent home with a red wristband, marking his misdemeanor. He painted it blue and decided to help out the victims of this 'Society', now knowing the truth that lay behind the mask.
Stats:
Strength (Str): 3
Dexterity (Dex): 3+2
Endurance (End): 3
Charisma (Char): 3+1 (4-1)
Intelligence (Int): 6
Willpower: (Will): 6

((Evolution?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2014, 03:01:13 pm

"Don't relax yet! They may not have gone far!" Dom said as she (along with her Immortals) jogged over to Fennec. Once she was near him, she took another look into the hall, pinging it with her kinetic sonar to see if she could find the freaks.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 26, 2014, 03:57:40 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on August 26, 2014, 01:55:21 pm

((Evolution?))

((An evolution of one of your psychic abilities,  a personalized and improved form of something you already have.  Just pick a psionic, passive or active, and give me a vague idea of things you wish you could do with it.

Just don't tap B.))

Quote from: Tiruin on August 26, 2014, 01:55:21 pm

Erm...I wonder if I can do passive empathetic sense here @Presbyter

[P.Empathetics 15+1] The presbyter is dying, rapidly. He'd been damaged severely before he even began fighting you, and he'd compensated by empathetically bridging severed nerves and shutting down or blocking most non-essential signals. Now, with his energy depleted and his body dying, he can no longer hold himself together. The empathetic energy necessary to keep his brain from shutting down is no longer sustainable, and his wounds have made his body physically inoperable.
   There is nothing left in the presbyter but a husk that's only capable of continued life through psionicism. He'll die within the next minute, and any lapse of focus in the meantime will kill him instantly. You doubt that he's capable, in any way, of attacking.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Tiruin on August 26, 2014, 04:01:44 pm

After a second of physical lapse, though in thought what seemed to be hours of thought, Tyrin's thoughts poked Anna's.

Grant him his request. So far would his beliefs be, I doubt that he won't stray from his greater good in my eye.

Open up to him or let the doubt fester forever.

((@Draignean: Evolution hmm? How's about a Mindsight ability that relies on Willpower yet aids in Physical situations more than Psionic in that its like...clairvoyance?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 26, 2014, 05:54:13 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on August 26, 2014, 04:01:44 pm

((@Draignean: Evolution hmm? How's about a Mindsight ability that relies on Willpower yet aids in Physical situations more than Psionic in that its like...clairvoyance?))

((So, evolution of the basic precognition?  I should note that predicting the future isn't actually possible. You can know things as soon as they're about to happen, as happens with the precognition ability. That ability basically allows you to realize that someone has triggered a muscle group before the electrical impulse actually finishes acting on the muscle. You can make some damn good inferences about what's happening around you if you happen to be able to sense the material state of everything around you, but you can't actually know the future. Granted, when the prediction is for a short enough period of time, the difference between predicting the future with certainty and inferring the future with near certainty come down to semantics.))

((BTW, the transparent text with glow is a great way to do thoughts in the darkling theme. Very cool looking.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Zako on August 27, 2014, 05:55:58 am

Anna thought the offer over for a split second after getting the poke from Tyrin, before she nodded. Even if it was going to be unpleasant to experience or if he was going to lash out with his last thoughts, the possibility of getting intel from an actual presbyter was worth the risk.

Accept the offer and give the man his peace of mind. Find out what he knows and use the mindbar as a shield from at least some of the mental feedback.

((Holy shit, we did it. I can't believe we lived through that...

Also, character info:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Attributes: Strength +2, Endurance +1
Skills: Stamina +2

For my evolution, I'm thinking one of the following: An upgrade to Surge to make it more lethal/crippling in some manner, a upgrade for mindbar in some manner that has more efficient/effective defences and maybe a reactive counter of some kind, or, a upgrade to Neural Feedback that's just overall more crippling and may inflict more effects, and may even be effective on non-psionics.

Which do you like the sound of/what do you think is fair? Can you give me any idea on what you might make of these so I can choose easier? :P))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 27, 2014, 11:08:45 am

((Ah. Working on your turn a little, but it's a busy week before labor day. Don't expect anything until the weekend, if then.

For a more lethal surge... Considering that surge is basically creating electrical chaos, a sensible (and more lethal) evolution would be to manipulate the electrical potentials of two surfaces until they spontaneously equalize. Like lightning. I'd say that it would have great accuracy, terrible range in most cases, and there would be a delay of several turns between use and effect that would partially dictate damage.

For an upgraded neural feedback... Well, there are two major upgrades there. On the anti-psionic side, you should be able to have a psionic to completely lock down a target's abilities, provided you can (on average) beat their skill checks and/or beat them through sheer stamina. On the anti-everything side, a neural feedback that temporarily reduces the skills/attributes of an individual every time they use those skills/attributes would be pretty vicious.

For an upgraded mindbar... A reactive, offensive, mindbar, would be a separate evolution from a more efficient mindbar. A reactive mindbar I'd see as giving you what amounts to a free shot with neural feedback with energy ~equivalent to the attack that caused the reaction. Just an improved mindbar without the special abilities would likely not slow your stamina regeneration (or would slow it had a lower rate if you shielded a group) and increase the roll necessary to pierce the mindbar.

Of course, all of these are just ideas. Feel free to throw in your own thing.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Tiruin on August 27, 2014, 03:40:20 pm

Quote from: Draignean on August 26, 2014, 05:54:13 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on August 26, 2014, 04:01:44 pm

((@Draignean: Evolution hmm? How's about a Mindsight ability that relies on Willpower yet aids in Physical situations more than Psionic in that its like...clairvoyance?))

((So, evolution of the basic precognition?  I should note that predicting the future isn't actually possible. You can know things as soon as they're about to happen, as happens with the precognition ability. That ability basically allows you to realize that someone has triggered a muscle group before the electrical impulse actually finishes acting on the muscle. You can make some damn good inferences about what's happening around you if you happen to be able to sense the material state of everything around you, but you can't actually know the future. Granted, when the prediction is for a short enough period of time, the difference between predicting the future with certainty and inferring the future with near certainty come down to semantics.))

((BTW, the transparent text with glow is a great way to do thoughts in the darkling theme. Very cool looking.))

((Then Yes. :D The next biggest problem is personal interpretation. So more fun. :P
Though my second choice was...like an evolution of physical reflexes and all. I'll go with that evolution you've expounded upon above, thanks.

Also yes x2, I'm using Darkling here [and do know how it looks in default forum theme...]. Glad to know it is noticed ;3))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Zako on August 28, 2014, 02:06:07 am

((What do you think about a more crippling or debilitating surge? Not so much damage, but more focus on status effects and making it more capable of punching through defences for them? Maybe applying more than one effect per level of charge?

That said, I'm liking the sound of the lightening in the brain and especially the neural feedback stuff. That anti-everything one looks downright nasty. How exactly would that one work?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 28, 2014, 08:42:09 am

Quote from: Zako on August 28, 2014, 02:06:07 am

((What do you think about a more crippling or debilitating surge? Not so much damage, but more focus on status effects and making it more capable of punching through defences for them? Maybe applying more than one effect per level of charge?

That said, I'm liking the sound of the lightening in the brain and especially the neural feedback stuff. That anti-everything one looks downright nasty. How exactly would that one work?))

((I could see doing a focused surge, one that would allow you to a specify a class of status inflictions. It would give better odds of actually getting a status effect and longer durations, but it wouldn't have the potential to inflict quite as many disparate effects as a basic surge.

If, however, you're looking to really screw with your enemy without inflicting damage, I might suggest an evolution to mind bend instead. No actual damage, but improving it with regards to hallucinations could have... interesting uses.

Now, the generalist neural feedback... Instead of inflicting damage, the feedback would inflict minor skill/attribute drain (probably something like 1d[difficulty/2 +1]) every time the target takes a focused action. The target will regenerate skill points back at a rate determined by their will (or derived P.Empathetics) and how well you rolled on the feedback. However, they can't regenerate skill/attribute points of a type that they lost in the current or prior round.  Example: You use the evolved feedback at a -4 penalty on a Tech Marksman, and so he loses 1d3 points of marksman if he takes an aimed shot, or 1d3 points of dexterity if he takes a quickshot. He'll start regenerating skill points if he takes a breather, but if he takes a shot (marksman, dex type), moves to new cover (mobility, dex), set's up another shot (N/A), and fires again (marksman, dex), he's still used only skills from the dexterity tree, and all of those skills will remain penalized and won't regenerate until he either rests or starts using a different type of skill.
If a skill is depleted in this manner, they start taking attribute drain. If an attribute is depleted... worse things would happen.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Zako on August 29, 2014, 12:57:01 am

((Hmmm... Something to keep in mind for future evolutions then. Thanks dude!

So these drains add up on each other the more they use the same skill, like shooting twice in one action would have the marksman skill drain twice? Can you drain more than one skill/attribute at the same time in one action? Will this technique be stopped by a mindbar? Does it still have the normal neural feedback effects and are they also applicable to non-psionics?

If you can't tell, I'm really starting to dig this evolution. :P))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on August 29, 2014, 11:00:13 am

((Okay, so if I get serious in this designing step...

Stat drain would apply to each skill/attribute rolled that round, with the exception of complex actions and defensive rolls. Defensive rolls have a ~25% to trigger the effect, and complex rolls have a 50% chance to trigger per roll. Targets could immediately reverse stat drain at twice the normal rate by taking a essentially skipping a round. If the effect completely drains an attribute, each point of skill/attribute lost will 'detonate'. Target will take take 5 of stamina damage for each attribute detonated, and 3 points for each skill point detonated, but the target will regenerate all points lost that particular attribute tree points over the next two rounds. Against psychic targets, all stamina drained will then immediately be used to fire a standard a -3 neural feedback using your P.Empathetics a roll. Non-psychic targets will take health damage equal to the stamina damage. Sound good?  Difficulty will probably modify duration, and, to a lesser extent, damage.

                                        -> An attribute hits 0, Evolved attack detonates and devolves -> free neural feedback against psychics/health damage against others
So. Use Ability->Stat Drain->OR
                                        -> Effect Duration runs out

On an unrelated note, I started listening to BÖC while writing. First song that came up? Veteran of the Psychic Wars.
Also, I'm coming to the conclusion that I actually do need to revise how stats and skills work. My optimism when I switched to a d22 was, perhaps, misplaced. Je suis la grenouille.))
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Zako on August 30, 2014, 08:31:48 am

((Ok, you sold me. I'll take what you described to me. Should definitely come in useful in the future...

One question though. Does it work on robotics and/or cyborgs?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on September 05, 2014, 11:12:54 am

((Absolutely, and on Cellburners. Might be a bit different, but it'll be mostly the same.

Incidentally, I just finished your turn. It's about half a post limit pre-edit.

Other turns are now written. I need to edit them, but I should be able to slam them out tomorrow. Editing is an essential step here, largely because I wrote the turns late and my spelling gets an increasing amount of phonetic or gud-nuf-fer-guv-wurk auto-correct the later it is. Which is absolutely embarrassing when it comes to things like here/hear its/it's done/down and my many others))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: It wasn't Wigs.
Post by: Draignean on September 07, 2014, 11:58:25 am

Anna

Quote from: Zako on August 27, 2014, 05:55:58 am

Anna thought the offer over for a split second after getting the poke from Tyrin, before she nodded. Even if it was going to be unpleasant to experience or if he was going to lash out with his last thoughts, the possibility of getting intel from an actual presbyter was worth the risk.

Accept the offer and give the man his peace of mind. Find out what he knows and use the mindbar as a shield from at least some of the mental feedback.

   You extend your mind towards the Presbyter carefully, accepting his psychic offer in spite of the possible dangers.
   The instant you touch his thoughts, he latches on with the strength of the desperate and dying. You almost recoil before you realize that the grasp is not an attack, merely the death throes of the Presbyter's vast abilities. "I would explain in detail, if I could," the presbyter's voice whispers softly through the temporary link, "but there is no time, and I have no strength left. Watch, and I will interpret."
    You don't understand what he means until disjointed images begin to flare within your mind, a flickering slideshow that you understand intuitively. Memories, the Presbyter's own life condensed into a format that you can interpret.
   
    When the images first become coherent, you find yourself looking up at an older, snarling man. You're nine years old, the year is 2181, and the man that snarls at you is not your father.  Your father died, the victim of an undiagnosed and long term solar radiation leak. People say it's a miracle that the doctors were able to reverse the rad damage in you, but you're not sure it was such a blessing.  The man before you is your father's brother, and you know that he's a very important sub-councilor for the city. He also hates you.  You don't know why.
    In public, you can stand beside him, and sometimes he makes you hold his hand when he's talking with people. When at home, he doesn't want to see you. He knows everything that you do, wherever you are, and he always punishes you. You want to hate him, but you can't. He was your dad's brother, and you don't think your dad would have wanted you to hate is brother. The first knuckle comes down, in between your ribs where the bruise won't show, and you endure it because you must. 
 "An angry man, but a good man once," the Presbyter's voice adds, sounding faintly sad. "He killed my father. Engineered the disaster so that he could make his brother a martyr for the cause he wanted to champion. My father was only a maintenance engineer, barely a step above a maintenance worker, and his death must have seemed a fair trade in order to secure support for a campaign that should have saved hundreds more. They'd grown apart, and I don't think my uncle ever knew I existed. He hated me because I reminded him of his treachery. I forgave him long ago for the things he did, but for a time he served as an example of everything I should not allow myself to become."
     

  The images break apart again, skipping over years of the Presbyter's life. The line of thought reforms almost a decade later, the nine year old boy transformed into a young man, and you find yourself rubbing your bloody knuckles. You know that every punch you deal out, every spectacle you make, hurts your surrogate father. He can't disown you without shattering the image of his campaign of tolerance, can't do anything more to you than land a few bruises, maybe crack a rib if he can get his rage up for it. Even now, he's stronger than you are -thanks in large part to medical augmentation- but you're already tougher than he'll ever be. 
   You look down at the man whose face you just bloodied, feeling a twinge of pity. He didn't deserve it. He was arrogant, stupid, foolish, and tended to echo whatever his Mother, a prominent military adviser, said with a voice like a sugar-high parrot. Beating the boy up wasn't justified because of the way he acted, but it wouldn't hurt him in the long run, and it would serve to make the boy's mother furious. The thought of your surrogate father trying to put out that fire is enough to bring a smirk to your mouth. You kneel beside the boy and roll him over so he can look at you. He cringes away from you and begs, you ignore it and wait patiently for him to shut up. The exact words you use flit through the old memory without substance, but you remember the point. Unless the boy goes running to mommy, you're going to break out one of his teeth a day. You smile at the boy and stand, offering a hand to help him to his feet. He stares at you as if you've gone mad and scrambles away, limping his way to anywhere away from you.  You wouldn't really have removed his teeth, you're not willing to cross that kind of a line, but he doesn't know that.
  You stay in the now empty lecture room for a little while longer. Wiping blood and leaving fingerprints in places they can't possibly be missed, wrecking the room as far as you can without actually damaging anything. You've done it before, and leaving damning evidence about yourself and your weekly activities isn't any sort of new activity.
    A voice breaks the silent monotony of your criminal work, and you turn, startled hands balling once more to fists as you face a tall woman in plain clothes. The memories recall surprise to your mind: surprise that the woman somehow made it into the room without you noticing, surprise that her voice is calm and her face amused. The conversation that follows is a mixture of impressions, original memories mixing with constructed recollection. Oddly, as you begin to feel the memory break apart again, the impressions become sharper, and the woman's voice becomes a perceptible reality. "I know why you do this," she says without real preamble, the memory washing out around her face, "and your reasoning is both petty and selfish. You bring others pain in order to bring down a man you can’t hurt directly, a man who does nothing but the best he can. I don’t even think that you believe you can ‘win’, I think you’re simply interested in any vengeance you can get for his crimes against you.”
  You snort, feeling a certain amount of indignation and outrage at being called petty. Worse, you feel it mixed with a twinge of guilt. You don’t give a damn about interfering with your father’s good works, but the blood on your knuckles weighs heavier every day.  "So what would you suggest?” You respond, forcing a lazy smile and a relaxed posture. “Smiling at dear daddy, acting the paragon's own little paragon, responding to fists in the gut with 'please, sir, may I have another'? No. I may be petty, I may be hurting his 'grand design', but I’m just fine with that."
   The woman smirks, her face dissolving as the memory fades. "No, you're really not. I've watched you, and the beatings you dole out don't suit you. You understand that people are tools, but you're not a bully. You wound, but never cripple. You beat them privately and spare them humiliation. More oddly, you stay behind to make absolutely certain that responsibility for the beating falls solely to you." The woman's now featureless head cocks sideways at you, empty eyes considering. "I've seen your aptitude scores. In one month's time, when you're picking an advanced academy path, you will be given a special option within the domain of the Church. I'd recommend it for a man of your... promise."
   "Wait- You're offering me a job?" Even as everything else fades, the voices remains crystal clear.
   "I'm offering you a life, power to make a difference without always resorting to pain, and answers to questions you've held for eight years. You've got a month to think about what you want. You can join the church and become something more than you are, something new. Alternately, you can stay as you are, a shadow of your godfather’s own wounded anger, a scion to nothing but wounded pain."
"Her name was Elizabeth Ginty, the presbyter's dying voice adds, a note of respectful fondness shining through the exhaustion. "She was my trainer, and she never lied to me. She withheld the truth often, kept it until I could use it, but she never lied. She was the one who eventually told me what my uncle had done. She explained it so calmly, neither condemning nor condoning my uncle as she explained how he'd engineered my father's death for political gain. She explained my uncle, not as a monster who murdered his brother and beat his nephew, but as a tired man who'd killed his own kin because it was the only way to rally political sympathy to repair and overhaul the technology that kept so many alive. A man wracked by grief and the self-loathing, who couldn't stand the nephew that reminded him daily of the blood that stained his every good deed. A weak man, but a man nonetheless."

   Memories whirl through your linked minds, somewhat more sluggish now as the Presbyter dies by degrees, but still bright. You find yourself seventeen years older, but still physically in your early twenties thanks to Church sponsored biological augmentation. You've risen quickly through the ranks, not a record breaker, but certainly one of the brighter stars. You're calmer now than you once were, and though you hold no claim to be a fervent believer in the religious aspects of the Church, you have found a conviction in its goals. The duty of the Technocracy is to uphold the superstructure of the system; the spires and resources they require, the colonies, the research, the gate network. The duty of the church is to hold the microstructure together; the people, the day to day lives of the citizenry, the ideals and morals that cannot be described by a mere system of justice as defined in law. You don't have enough rank yet to understand why the Technocracy leaves so many messes behind for your kind to clean up, or why their doctrines border on the oppressive, but you are confident there is a reason. Even if there isn't, you have a future ahead of you, decades upon decades of life to shape the world and change if for the better.
  Which is what makes it all the stranger that you have a pistol pointed at your godfather's head, ready to throw everything you have away.
   He's gotten old now, his face creased from a lack of body augs in recent years. His political campaigns, constantly calling for revisions and improvements to the spire subsystems, have lost popularity. His star has dimmed, his accounts are dry, and he doesn't even have any family members left to kill in order perk up his fallen career. Stress lines cross his face, running perpendicular to the wet streaks of fresh tears. He cries in the face of his death, but he doesn't blubber. You're not sure how you expected your godfather to react when you confronted him about his brother's death, but you hadn't expected... remorse.
   "Why?" You ask again, layers of training keeping your voice cool and hard. You've heard the explanation already from Ginty, an explanation of politics and rationality. An explanation that you cannot believe capable of driving one man to murder his brother. You're too close to the situation, and you know it clouds your judgement, but you're also beyond caring.
   Tears fall as your Godfather turns his eyes to the floor, tearing them away from yours. "I... I believed it was right." Your uncles' voice is quiet and shaky, but his tone is one of resignation rather than desperation. "The death of one worker seemed a small price to pay for the gains, no matter who that worker was."
    Your free hand clenches in old habit, your gun hand remaining carefully loose. "Gains? What gains?" Your jaw aches with the effort of keeping your tone level. "You became a political darling for a decade and a half, at the cost of the life of a good man, your own brother? Your betrayal brought you nothing. All you gained was a few more years to play at politics and write a few pointless regulations in the blood of your famil-"
    "Silence!" Your uncle shouts, rage suddenly boiling out of a man with nothing left. His eyes lock with yours, and you see the same nameless rage present in every blow of your youth. "You may have earned the right to carry a weapon and complete the will of the Church, but you're still a child in this. I enacted fifty-three new regulations to support the safety of men like my brother, each one of which will prevent the deaths of countless good men and women until long after my bones are dust. Your father was a good man and I-" the older man's voice breaks for a moment, and his eyes finally break from yours. "I would give almost anything to have my little brother back, but the good he did was interred with his bones. I did a terrible thing, but the good from it will last for decades yet. I chose to destroy one life to save countless others. If it was a stranger, a man you had never met, would you not make the same decision I did?
   Your grip on the pistol begins to shake slightly. A long time ago, in the month when you'd applied to the Church's service, you'd been interviewed on a very similar question; whether the taking of one life was justified if it saved two others. You had responded with a quick affirmative, and had backed it up with examples from philosophy, politics, war, and even the history of the Technocracy itself.
   You uncle doesn't seem to notice the effect the question has on you, his eyes focused on some point in the distance. "I am a monster, and I'm sorry that I couldn't have done better for you. I... I'm ready to die, but don't destroy what good I've managed to do with my life. Let my sins die with me."
    "I hate you," you whisper, the calm of your conditioning finally breaking.
     "I know," your uncle replies, his distant eyes sad and old. "I don't think I could've stood the pain if you had ever loved me."
    "I didn't kill him," the dying Presbyter says, letting the memory of his broken uncle fade away. "My uncle lived another three decades, alone, broken, and with nothing left but the cold comfort of his achievements. I wondered for years whether it would have been kinder to simply kill him, but I couldn't justify the bullet. My uncle betrayed and killed because he believed that it was right, my killing him out of hatred and a need for personal vengeance would have damned me as something worse." The voice pauses, and you can feel the presbyter's resolve strengthen. "It took me nearly thirty years to forgive him, to understand him. Eventually, I... I came to agree with him. If you think these images pointless, you are wrong. I hated a man who committed a crime I didn't understand, I hated a man that beat me because the weight of his betrayal could never allow him to love me, I nearly killed that man when I learned what he'd done and had the power to stop him. Yet I held my vengeance, because, for all that the harm he had done, for all the righteousness in my anger, I was the one without justification for murder. We, the Technocracy, have done horrible things, but we have also done the impossible. We stopped a war that would have reduced the human race to a stone-age shell of its former glory, we advanced science to the point where we could sustain our existence on poisoned earth, we colonized our solar system, and we unlocked the secrets of entanglement and distant action that broke Einstein's cage and allowed us to seed the human race to Eridani. Now... Now we prepare to fight a war that most citizens can't even begin to imagine. We have committed atrocities in order to prepare for what comes, but for every life we take, for every freedom we steal, and for every bit of independence we crush, we do it to save the lives, freedoms, and independence of all future generations. What we do is monstrous, and it has made us into monsters, but that is the harder path in life. Those who see themselves as heroes, they are simple people. They do what they know how to do, they do it without question, and they do without hesitation. Heroes don't make the hard choices, they simply follow the black and white guidelines of their own morality. Monsters... We have to make the hard call, we have to be the ones to decide that murdering one child is worth saving the lives of two." There's a mental slump from the presbyter, a sagging of will and vitals. "One last memory... The most important, now that you have the context to understand it."

   Memories submerge you almost instantly, the Technocrat throwing the last of his reserves into forcing you to live his past with crystal clarity. You're in your seventies now, but your body remains at a respectable prime. You've proven yourself time and time again, and it's possible that you may live for centuries yet. You are a valuable asset, a political force, and you've had the entanglement augmentations grafted into your body. You are one of the first generation of such grafts, and the full limits of your longevity are still not known with perfect precision. 'Forever' hasn't been ruled out yet.
   The Church hall you stand in is beautiful, holographically enhanced, but still an architectural feat in its own right. You are being spoken to personally by the Pontiff, the two of alone but for the few assistants who manage the old man's needs. Formalities between the two of you have been brief and clipped, and strain is etched into every line of the Pontiff's face.
   "My son, there is little time to explain what you must know, and it may yet shake your faith in our cause. I ask you to remain steadfast. Your death here because of apostasy would serve no purpose."
    "I stand ready, Father, the will of the Church is never unwelcome." You reply respectfully, imminently aware of the multitude of tiny, well shielded cannons in the ceiling. You can't see them, but, if you extended your will just slightly, you could probably feel them. That, however, might indicate a threat to his Holiness. You might not be one of those who believes in the divinity present in the church, or in anything, but the Pontiff is a great man, and one that could have you killed very easily.
    "Your abilities, the grafts you were chosen to receive, are the rewards of faith and the fruit of science. However, the science that spawned them was not... original." The pontiff waves his hand, and one of his assistants activates a projector and tunes the display to show a large, primarily toroidal object floating in a field of stars. The Earth terminal of the gate network. "Up to this point, you have been told what the world has been told. That the gates were created eleven ago as the third miracle of the Technocracy. This, however, is a lie. The gate network existed long before the Technocracy, and it was an artifact that they reverse engineered and learned to manipulate. Yet, they gate network was not abandoned. There is sentient life outside of the human race, and we killed them upon first contact. It is from their technology that we derived the augmentations that allow the mental activation of action at a distance, from their moons that we terraformed new worlds for humanity to flourish on."
     Your exterior remains impassive as the Pontiff speaks, but you feel as though physically struck. On the one hand, the confirmation of life outside earth is fascinating. It presents a number of problems for the official doctrine of the Church of the Virgin World, but it's still amazing. On the other end, this means that you have experimental alien technology seeded throughout your entire body. Worse, you have a suspicion of why you've been called here. A dead alien race would be one more skeleton in the Technocracy's closet, but... "They're not all dead, are they, father?"
    The pontiff nods. "You see quickly. Deep space sensors in Eridani, themselves based off of reverse engineered technology, have detected an incoming attack. All gates save the Sol link have been destroyed, but these others are capable of faster than light travel without apparent need for gates. We have reason for assuming that their goal is retribution, and that our previous methods of attack are no longer effective. This is the race that invented the technology that is incorporated into your body, and projections of their abilities are... horrifying."
     "How much time do we have?" The question is automatic, a reflexive assessment of mission parameters while the rest of your mind processes.
    The pontiff looks over to one of his assistants, and the young woman immediately responds to your question. "The new sensors are inexact as to the speed of the alien fleet, but it's estimated that they will reach us in approximately twenty-five years."
      You nod slowly. It's enough time to prepare. The Technocracy has been a peacekeeping government all its life, without the need to engage other governments by dint of having already crushed them. Gearing up to war production in order to combat another empire will be... difficult. "What must I do?"
      "What you have always done, my son," the Pontiff replies, waving his assistants away. "I know your past, and I know that you understand sacrifice at a level greater than the personal. Things will get worse for the common people, and they will not understand and cannot be allowed to understand. They must be kept in line, they must be kept at peace. Revolution will fester in the coming years, spawned by the very oppression we will use to save them. These are not the times for freedom, my son, these are the times of sacrifice. If ten billion lives must be sacrificed to save the rest, then that is a sacrifice that must be made. You will work personally with Grand Arbiter Yule, and you will ensure stability in the Eridani system as best you can. Do you understand you orders?"
       "I understand, father." And you do. There are things you aren't being told, but that is the way of things. Your mission is clear, impossible in its scope and twisted in nature, but clear. You must aid and abet tyranny, in order to serve the greater good of all mankind. There is a bitter irony in that. The memory shatters as the bitterness feeling fills you, leaving a stain on your own emotions that persists after the last sensation fades.
"And now you know why I fight," the Presbyter says softly. "I betray the secrets of the Technocracy only to fulfill the commands with which I was charged." The link between you seethes as fear begins to bubble through and the presbyter struggles to remain coherent. "I had that conversation almost twenty-six years ago. The fleet is almost here, and we cannot afford to be torn apart by revolution when it comes. We have weapons, but many of them rely on your kind, on your forced cooperation. I understand your anger, your desire to change the world. You are a hero, pursuing an ideal of freedom, but this is not a time for heroes. Even if you win your freedom, you will destroy humanity with your victory. Please, stay your revolution and lend your strength to the Technocracy. When the war is done, your kind may have your revolution and repeal the tyranny we used out of necessity, but you... you must not... not destroy what we did. My uncle... the good we did... don't let it die with us." The light of the presbyter's mind flickers away as fear surges within him. "I've never been afraid to die," the last of his voice whispers in your mind, "I've only ever been afraid to fail. Please..."
   The presbyter uses the last of his strength on that final word, and his unnaturally sustained life ends like a snuffed candle.

   You blink several times, your mind returning to your body on the roof. The presbyter kept most of his death from you, and while you feel confused and stunned, you aren't feeling the awful psychic shock that often comes from links terminated by the death of a member.
    Maybe fifteen seconds have passed in the real world, but there's a lifetime of information you have to process.

   ((If you have no other actions, your group can advance to your next chapter.))

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on August 26, 2014, 03:01:13 pm

"Don't relax yet! They may not have gone far!" Dom said as she (along with her Immortals) jogged over to Fennec. Once she was near him, she took another look into the hall, pinging it with her kinetic sonar to see if she could find the freaks.

   You move to support the Arbiter, extending your kinetics as you move to defend. [A.Kinetics 17+2] You make contact almost immediately, finding the creatures lurking around a turn in the corridor. Roughly a dozen, all in different shapes of ugly. Their only similarity is a roughly humanoid appearance, and, thanks to to the weeding done by Fennec's men, they are primarily those capable of generating an armored shell to shrug off darts. They seem... restless. You can feel them approaching the doorway, as if to start another surge of attack, but they invariably turn away before they get a line of sight with anyone. [Gather information 14] Interpreting body language that you can't even see isn't easy, but their movements feel... frustrated. Hungry predators, kept from their prey by glass walls. This group has tasted blood, and, through empathetic senses enhanced by Taric's orientation device, you can literally feel their hunger. 
   "Thank you, Harlequin," Fennec says as he dusts himself off, surveying your team's position. "Aside from a bandaged scientist, you seems to have made it through all right." He observes you for a moment, taking in your distant expression with a look of understanding. "Are they going to hit us again?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 121/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Individuals

Cadet Taiya
Psionic
Health: 102/102
Stamina: 100/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Kekkai CM Pistol+ (6/7 (Detonating Rounds)) (5 cartridges; 1 Det., 2 Stun, 1 Bleed, 2 AP); +Side locked dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Arbiter Blade
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 98/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (15/50) (4 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (2 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 98/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (15/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (45/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 98/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (15/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 4
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 98/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (8/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Marksman)
Health: 86/86
Stamina: 83/90
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Artemis Railgun+ (2/3 A, 2/3 E) (3 clips, 3 cells); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3); Short Range Scope.
Reserve:  Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (1 spare canister);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 11/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Engineer 2
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 11/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (6/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 29/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (5/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50 (MHD+25)
Stamina: 29/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (19/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (5/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Wax Poisoning (Weak). Poor Morale [-1], being used as a shield by Spine Freak.
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 129/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 132/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on August 26, 2014, 01:46:39 pm

"Right away. Any other notes before I go?"

If not, move out according to orders. I assume I know where to go, at least. Check out Rob's pistol along the way.

  "One thing to add," Murnau says just as you turn to leave, his tone still carrying a current of restrained anger. "If you come back, and I'm not here. Kill this scientist. Now go."
   You nod, the only response you feel appropriate, and leave. Your grip on what's been going on with the politics of the Cellburners is less sure than you thought, not that you ever cared for political or social games of any kind. Still, it's worrisome to realize that your map of reality is so incomplete and poorly labeled.
   You move quickly to the quarters where the humans are being kept, inspecting Rob's pistol as you walk. You could run, Cellburners don't exactly have a lot to be suspicious of besides madness, and running isn't an indicator of that, but walking makes it easier to avoid the attention of others while still paying attention to the details of Rob's gun. It's an Odei flechette pistol, simple design, quite effective against unarmored targets. Three of its cylinders are still loaded, and you suspect that, given time and tools, you could manufacture a variety of custom cylinders to fit the bore. The fact that the cylinders are designed to detonate well outside of the cylinder should give you quite a bit of freedom in that endeavor.
   The contemplation of the interesting things you could do with Rob's firearm is actually distracting enough that you very nearly blunder directly into an argument when you reach the refugee quarters.
    The first voice you're aware of is female, low, frustrated, and predatory."Look, Wakeman, you had a good fucking thing, I'll give you that. You dropped the emergency doors, you scrambling the fucking door codes, and you generally wasted our goddamn time, but you see, you made a mistake..."
     The unknown speaker sounds familiar, and you take a cautious step forward to get a better look. You can see the backs of Varic and Mia, two of the three that Murnau sent to take care of this situation. Mia seems to be leading for now, and there doesn't seem to be any physical tension in either Cellburner's posture. [Intuition 16] You'd guess that means they have Wakeman trapped alone.
    "Really?" Wakeman's voice floats back. "I have what I want, you don't have what you want, and your third wheel is running around somewhere looking for the security equivalent of headlight fluid. In all seriousness, I'm getting a warm fuzzy feeling inside just thinking about what Murnau's going to say when you report back to him." [Gather Information: Hidden] Wakeman seems calm, his tone measured and betraying nothing. You heard that the man was once a scanner that went rogue, and you can imagine him using that same voice to lie to the Technocracy without flinching. "So, where exactly is this mistake of mine?
    "The mistake, is that you actually changed the field. Slowing us down, that's fine, pretty fucking irritating, but fine. I'm a patient woman." You watch Mia's shoulders shrug, and you can hear a smile form in her voice. "When you spirited away all the food... that changed things. Murnau wants those humans, and he's not going to be happy with you for taking them. I think, however, that he'll be plenty pleased with us when we bring you to him bound up as a pretty parcel. Then you get to have the information about your precious little meatsacks tortured out of you. They'll still die, but this way you're going to die to. That's your big fucking mistake."
     You hear Wakeman snort as Mia concludes. "One, you're really not good at swearing. Two, it's actually rather depressing that you've gotten to the point that you call humans, which we both were not terribly long ago, 'meatsacks'. Three, and most importantly, what makes you think you can take me?"
      Mia seems surprised for second, and then she starts laughing. "Oh, God... I can almost believe you're fucking serious. Well, allow me to respond in kind. One, I don't give two shits in a purse about your opinion. Two, I just adapted to the way of the world, and I've found that sentimentality gets you dead real fast. Three, and most importantly for me as well, I was a goddamn peacemaker. I brought people to justice for a fucking living, but you? You were a Scanner, you shuffled digital papers, you talked to people, you used computers. Hell, the most physical exertion in your life probably came from fucking whichever slut you could convince to screw you while you rented your wife to your boss so you could get a raise. Seriously, you don't have an icecube's chance in hell."
      There's a long pause, and Wakeman's voice is oddly dead when he speaks again.  "Prove it."
      Mia laughs again, flexing her fingers as talons burst out of her flesh and begin thickening and sharpening. "You have no fu-"
     Varic jumping back suddenly is all the warning you get when Wakeman's attacks. He enters your vision already pulled up in a kick, focusing the entirety of his weight into his heel and driving it into the front of Mia's right knee. You hear bone splitter from across the room. Mia screams and slashes reflexively with half-formed talons. Wakeman doesn't even try to dodge, letting Mia bloody him as he keeps his momentum forward. He drives Mia down, using his foot to keep her leg from regenerating properly, and he catches her by the throat with his free hand and pins her to the floor. Mia claws at the hand clenched around her throat, the instinctual fear of suffocation driving her attacks more than any reason.
     Wakeman, however, knows better than to try and strangle a Cellburner. He reverses his force without warning, pulling Mia up and letting her gasp desperately for breath she doesn't need as his other fist comes down like a hammer. The freshly grown spine protruding from that fist drives through Mia's eye socket, punching through the back of her skull as he follows through. He wrenches his wrist sideways after the spike is firmly embedded in her skull, breaking the chitin off inside her brain. It's a far cruder method than the one you saw the scientist use, but the effect is quite similar. Her brain critically damaged, Mia thrashes mindlessly between life and death, her ORS preserving her but unable to eject the mass that's lodged through her skull.
    Wakeman stands slowly from Mia's spasming body, turning to look a now visibly frightened Varic in the eye. "In point of fact, I met my wife in a bar fight and have a fair experience with fighting. That, however, is tangential. Are you going to try and take me down as well, or are you willing to listen?"

   Neither of them have noticed you. You could step in and change the situation. Wakeman doesn't have the same element of surprise on his side as he did before, and Varic and yourself working together may be able to bring him to Murnau if you take the initiative. Or you could step out and advocate that Varic stand down and let Wakeman talk. Of course, you could also wait and see what Varic does and then go from there.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 440/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Irises have lost color.
Carried Weight: 43/120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Inventory:
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 8/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Odei Flechette Pistol (3/5, 6lbs)
Status: Fine
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Nunzillor on September 07, 2014, 02:09:34 pm

((Amazing update.  Truly amazing.  I don't know what to say, but I have to say something.  Thank you. 

I will continue to read this eagerly.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 07, 2014, 02:47:32 pm

"...I'm not sure. They want to. They want to feed. But they're staying back around a corner rather than risk coming into a line of fire... and it feels like their skin has hardened to resist the needle launcher... it almost feels like someone or something is keeping them on a leash, and that leash is too short for them to get us. Unless they let it go." Dom tilted her head to the side. "Unless there's something - in this room or further beyond - that they are scared of, and they don't want to enter its territory. And if that's the case, I really don't like our chances. What do you think, Fennec?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Harry Baldman on September 07, 2014, 04:12:02 pm

Step out from the shadows, and observe Wakeman. Does he still look hungry, or has he obtained sustenance somewhere?

"Wakeman. Varic."

Amk looks down.

"Mia."

Do I know what happens when a Cellburner's head gets blown off?

He clears his throat, and considers Wakeman.

"In the interests of peace, we need to stand down. Collectively," he glances at Varic. "Now, Wakeman. You have something to say. What is it?"

Speak. Be ready for trickery.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Draignean on September 07, 2014, 04:36:09 pm

Quote from: Harry Baldman on September 07, 2014, 04:12:02 pm

Do I know what happens when a Cellburner's head gets blown off?

((Yes, decapitation would have happened to Amk as part of testing. He would be intimately aware of the effects.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Harry Baldman on September 08, 2014, 08:56:56 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 07, 2014, 04:36:09 pm

Quote from: Harry Baldman on September 07, 2014, 04:12:02 pm

Do I know what happens when a Cellburner's head gets blown off?

((Yes, decapitation would have happened to Amk as part of testing. He would be intimately aware of the effects.))

((What happens, exactly? How does the regeneration work in that case, specifically?))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Zako on September 08, 2014, 10:52:22 am

Anna didn't say anything for a few seconds as she went over everything she now remembered in her head. She took a deep breath, opened then closed her mouth, took another breath and shook both her and Tyrin's heads, cradling their heads in their hands.

"Fuck." They both said bluntly, before rearing back and shouting. "FUCK!"

She shook both heads and looked at the others silently before shaking their heads again, both bodies sighing before they looked over the dead bodies of both their comrades and the dead presbyter, then finally pointing to their unconscious ally.

"Wake him up then take everything of use from the dead and put their bodies in a respectable position for future pick up, then start patching each other up. Place the presbyter separately from the others, but treat him with proper respect and dignity." The linked pair said while Anna crouched down and closed the eyes of the presbyter and then leaned in to whisper to him. "I would have found a better way, for more than one problem you had, but I can understand your reasons and those of the technocracy. You all just didn't trust the rest of us enough to tell us the truth. I'll do my best to make sure to alert the proper people of what's coming, but then things need to change after we're all safe. I'll do my best to save them all from the mistakes of the past, I promise. Rest in peace."

She straightened up and looked to the others once more, the silent encouragement of the marshal spurring her on to lead her men.

"We need to move soon and I need to find someone in high command to talk to ASAP. In person. Shit has officially hit the fan people, and we are running out of time. Now, let's move."

Delink from Tyrin, gather everything usable from the dead, and then after everyone is patched up and the dead are sorted out, get moving.


((...

You see, this is one of the reasons I love this game. You do such an amazing job of being a GM that when you pull this stuff off, you just blow my mind.

Wow. Seriously, WOW.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Tiruin on September 08, 2014, 08:22:46 pm

Quote from: Zako on September 08, 2014, 10:52:22 am

((...

You see, this is one of the reasons I love this game. You do such an amazing job of being a GM that when you pull this stuff off, you just blow my mind.

Wow. Seriously, WOW.))

((Yeah ._.
I aspire to be like you there Draignean. The last time I wrote that much was in an RTD I picked up...Only took an hour and thirty to write over the 40k limit.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Draignean on September 08, 2014, 08:50:09 pm

Quote from: Harry Baldman on September 08, 2014, 08:56:56 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 07, 2014, 04:36:09 pm

Quote from: Harry Baldman on September 07, 2014, 04:12:02 pm

Do I know what happens when a Cellburner's head gets blown off?

((Yes, decapitation would have happened to Amk as part of testing. He would be intimately aware of the effects.))

((What happens, exactly? How does the regeneration work in that case, specifically?))

((I believe you asked that in one of your PMs, did you not? Regardless, I'll resend an explanation.))

Quote from: Tiruin on September 08, 2014, 08:22:46 pm

Quote from: Zako on September 08, 2014, 10:52:22 am

((...

You see, this is one of the reasons I love this game. You do such an amazing job of being a GM that when you pull this stuff off, you just blow my mind.

Wow. Seriously, WOW.))

((Yeah ._.
I aspire to be like you there Draignean. The last time I wrote that much was in an RTD I picked up...Only took an hour and thirty to write over the 40k limit.))

((Thanks guys, but do bear in mind that I also had everyone running around in what was, in all honesty, one of the least interesting dungeon environments ever conceived for the better part of a year. My skill is only rivaled by my incompetence. :P ))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Tiruin on September 08, 2014, 09:04:36 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 08, 2014, 08:50:09 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on September 08, 2014, 08:22:46 pm

Quote from: Zako on September 08, 2014, 10:52:22 am

((...

You see, this is one of the reasons I love this game. You do such an amazing job of being a GM that when you pull this stuff off, you just blow my mind.

Wow. Seriously, WOW.))

((Yeah ._.
I aspire to be like you there Draignean. The last time I wrote that much was in an RTD I picked up...Only took an hour and thirty to write over the 40k limit.))

((Thanks guys, but do bear in mind that I also had everyone running around in what was, in all honesty, one of the least interesting dungeon environments ever conceived for the better part of a year. My skill is only rivaled by my incompetence. :P ))

((And yet you continued it and are a source of inspiration and aid for me! D:<
...I'm just an embarassment :-\))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Draignean on September 08, 2014, 09:53:12 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on September 08, 2014, 09:04:36 pm

Quote from: Draignean on September 08, 2014, 08:50:09 pm

Quote from: Tiruin on September 08, 2014, 08:22:46 pm

Quote from: Zako on September 08, 2014, 10:52:22 am

((...

You see, this is one of the reasons I love this game. You do such an amazing job of being a GM that when you pull this stuff off, you just blow my mind.

Wow. Seriously, WOW.))

((Yeah ._.
I aspire to be like you there Draignean. The last time I wrote that much was in an RTD I picked up...Only took an hour and thirty to write over the 40k limit.))

((Thanks guys, but do bear in mind that I also had everyone running around in what was, in all honesty, one of the least interesting dungeon environments ever conceived for the better part of a year. My skill is only rivaled by my incompetence. :P ))

((And yet you continued it and are a source of inspiration and aid for me! D:<
...I'm just an embarassment :-\))

((Woah there! One, you're not an embarrassment. Two, you're not an embarrassment. Three, see points one and two. Believe me, I've thought plenty of crap like that before, and it's all manner of not helpful. Tales of Shattered Dreams is an extraordinarily well organized RTD that you, clearly, put a hell of a lot of effort into. So what if it takes a bit longer than the average RTD? You're good with your players, I'm typically good at my players. I think, after reading a number of RTDs, your way is better.
You need to have fun and avoid being terribly embarrassed when you fail to live up to your monolithic expectations. Perfectionism can be an amazing trait, it lets you push yourself stupidly far, but it's a double edged blade. You're a good GM, and I don't say that as easily as I once did, (Largely because the last person I said it to apparently got banned.) and you should never think of yourself as an embarrassment. It's okay to be embarrassed, I cringe every time I pick up typos in old turns (which is more often than not, my hands are cretins), but don't ever think of yourself as an embarrassment.

Huh. I spent a lot longer on that than I intended.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Harry Baldman on September 09, 2014, 05:41:44 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 08, 2014, 08:50:09 pm

((I believe you asked that in one of your PMs, did you not? Regardless, I'll resend an explanation.))

((Ah. Well, that was several months ago, and I didn't remember asking such a thing, though a vague recollection is forming. Thanks for the PM!))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 09, 2014, 06:56:56 am

(About time someone other than me told Tir that, Draignean. Maybe she'll believe it coming from a second person. :P)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Tiruin on September 09, 2014, 07:28:35 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 08, 2014, 09:53:12 pm

((Huh. I spent a lot longer on that than I intended.))

[It...was more than needed. Thanks is less than enough.
Thanks so much.))

PPE: ((EEP X_X))

Tyrin wobbled in place, having been exposed to the second-hand feelings of a mindlink--that of a reaction from Anna's mental perception, yet lacking the insight as to what it was--and from the fatigue of the battle, the loss of allied hands, the aftereffects of the depth of the emotional toll, and from a slight migraine due to the sun.

He also noticed that he didn't swear as much as he did in his life while he was linked with Anna. He made a mental note to keep that bit to himself...

"The Field Marshall is down. The Major, by assumption, is also downed. Do you know anyone else we may contact?" Tyrin said to the remaining survivors.

He had felt the aftereffects of Anna's thoughts. She had lost a friend he didn't know, and yet he felt those feelings.

Tyrin was in awe of the psychic wielders as he hefted the medical kit. This was only the tip of the iceberg.

Focus on healing and recovery of the wounded, treatment of the dead, sanitization of the area, and questioning for available hierarchy--the fall of the Presbyter would most likely mean the Technocrat raid on the colony has failed: there must be stragglers or survivors, in the least.

((Also I do believe it! Doubts and fear, however, work in myriad ways :/))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Draignean on September 09, 2014, 08:37:53 am

Quote from: Tiruin on September 09, 2014, 07:28:35 am

Quote from: Draignean on September 08, 2014, 09:53:12 pm

"The Field Marshall is down. The Major, by assumption, is also downed. Do you know anyone else we may contact?" Tyrin said to the remaining survivors.

((Just Marshall, there's no field on the front. A Field Marshall is the high military rank that doesn't appear in the patchwork Unchained hierarchy. (Though the Technocracy does have the rank) Marshall is drawn from the word as it applies to law enforcement, and relates to a position that oversees the operation of multiple undercaptains (like Anna) in the field.))

((PPE: Overseas != Oversees.))

((EDIT EDIT: I suppose I should starting working on turn for Amk and Dom, and the transition for Anna and Tyrin.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Philosophy, morality, and cranial impalation.
Post by: Tiruin on September 09, 2014, 09:07:16 pm

[...Excuse that note as a mistake of hierarchical understanding then ._.]

"Correct that to Marshall. My mistake."

Tyrin checked the field and wondered how far his words would've carried him--though in the current situation, leaned more on oeiole not minding a slight in rank.

He looked at the landscape and his allies. In some places, they were homogenous...

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Draignean on September 14, 2014, 09:33:36 pm

Anna Witheld

Quote from: Zako on September 08, 2014, 10:52:22 am

Delink from Tyrin, gather everything usable from the dead, and then after everyone is patched up and the dead are sorted out, get moving.

   Time passes in a blur of blood and gunsmoke after you break the link with Tyrin. Exhaustion, even held back by a doubled dose of stimulants, weighs down every thought and every action. You'd heard that the unchained squad that took down Hoke was half unconscious by the end of the fight, but that's a fate for which you can only wish. There's work to be done, and you're the highest ranked officer left standing- the only officer left standing. You have to keep what's left of your group and Feuer's group together, you have to drive the remaining Technocracy forces back, and you have to relay the Presbyters information to highest link left in the chain of command. You can rest when those duties have been discharged, but not before.
    Tyrin sees to the treatment of the fallen, both the wounded and the dead. He's a good soldier, despite his youth, and goes to his work with a steady determination that seems unaffected by his own wounds or the fatigue that he must also carry.
   You draw Wigs and Hickie together as soon as you can force yourself into action, leaving Tyrin to work on bringing Jeremiah around. Feuer's death has clearly dealt a blow to both men, and James' death -a friend that Wigs had only just been reunited with- only weighs them down more heavily. Victory at such a price is bitter, and they do not even know the whole of what was lost. From them you extract directions to the Major's last known position, and of any nearby forces known to them. Following the gunfire will inevitable lead you into the kind of conflicts you seek, but fixing firefights won't repair the damaged command structure. If you can find the Major, or at least verify her death, you can begin to enact contingency plans. Otherwise... everything is in stasis.
    You order Wigs and Hickie to take what they need from the dead, a grisly affair, but an act that you believe all but the technocrat who called himself Smith would have approved up. You claim the shield armor for yourself, but otherwise leave the bodies untouched. Tyrin manages to revive Jeremiah while Wigs and Hickie are stripping armor. The man has a concussion at the least, but it's a survivable injury. Tarran remains unconscious, despite Tyrin's work, and ends up slung between Jeremiah and Hickie as part of the walking wounded.
    Your team looks like it would blow over in stiff breeze, but you're still alive.

    You head up north, following occasional directions from Wigs as you try to find the last known location of the major. Choking smoke often obscures your path, though you pass the worst of it when you leave James' crashed transport behind. You pass corpses from time to time; the faces of Technocrats, colonists, and friends all blending together in fields of ash and fungal slime. The air smells like blood and fresh death, and the skyless vault of the canopy seeming to compress the carnage of the shattered colony into a very personal hell. You don’t have the energy to care.
    No one has the strength or inclination to show awe when you come to the center of that hell, a series of craters broad enough to swallow a building and deep enough to blast down into the stone of Mahdavi. You stand at the lip of the battleground where the Presbyter and the Major tested wills. If he had been capable of this level of destruction when you met, if he'd been fresh for the battle... You doubt you would have lasted long enough to scream defiance. If Caine was the one who fought him... The loser of this fight probably wouldn't fill a thimble. Yet, as you turn to leave, you catch a glimpse of movement and a flash of filthy red hair from the bottom of one of the craters. Morbid curiosity and the need to unite anyone left drives you down into the crater, putting yourself in full view of whoever remains at the bottom.
   The man at the bottom of the crater is kneeling awkwardly, trying to carry a shotgun one handed while keeping his body curled protectively over a body covered from head to toe in the crater's ashen filth. Two other corpses lie scattered around him, one a decapitated Unchained in unmarked armor, the other a lightly armored Tech soldier with blades protruded from both arms and a hole through his chest you could stick a leg through. The red haired man looks up at you from the bottom of the pit, reflexively trying to bring the shotgun to bear one-handed.
     The gun drops into the muddy ashes when he recognizes your face, though it takes you another second to recognize his. Tuck, a man you'd thought unlikely to ever tear himself away from Technocrat technology, let alone carry a shotgun. His face is covered in grime, a massive bruise runs up from his collar bone to his neck, and his left arm ends in a crude bandage, but he's alive. He mouths words as you approach, but whatever wound bruised his neck seems to have stolen his voice as well. His lack of voice, however, doesn’t prevent him from making it clear that he needs your help.
   You stagger to the bottom of the crater, and Tuck points to the body he was protecting.  It's a psionic, so covered in muck that she had to have dug out of the side of one of these craters. Your heart speeds up a little, a little bit of hope flaring as you lean down to wipe the ashes from the woman's face- the Major's face. It isn't your strong suit, but you can feel kinetic shields that Tuck is maintaining to try and stop up the holes in the woman's body, but his strength is at its end and the woman needs more than patches. You have no idea if anything you have is capable of saving her, her injuries are masked by the filth covering her, but you’re beyond caring whether the cause is hopeless or not. You order Hickie and Tyrin to see to the officer, then order Wigs and Tuck into defensive positions with you on the lip of the crater. Jeremiah, despite his injuries, is in the best physical shape of your group, and you send him out to find any other unchained he can pick up safely. Not to shoot, not to engage, just rally everyone he can find.
   If there was ever a place to make your last stand, this crater is it.

  You lose track of the hours that pass as you take your position. You reach a state where there is nothing else but your gun, your will, and the need to hold the crater. More Unchained join you, slowly at first, then in force. The crater, broken as it is, becomes an impromptu command post for anyone left, and the remaining Technocrats are not blind to this detail. The come at you hard, trying to destroy you and the rest of the renegades while you’re gathered in one spot.
     You don't know how many bullets you fire, or how many your shield absorbs. You remember running out of rifle ammo and being forced to fall back on your pistol. You remember taking a high velocity round to the shoulder, a good enough shot to get through the shield projector and warp the armor where it hits. You have to switch which hand holds the pistol when that happens, but nothing else changes. Bone weariness and pain surrounds like a second skin, obliterating all thought but the methodical rhythm of picking targets and bringing them down.
   The rhythm eventually slows and stops, stirring a bit of curiosity in your focused mind. A dark skinned unchained grabs you by the shoulder, smiling and shouting something at you. The words make no sense, random sounds whose meaning you knew only in a distant life. You focus, watching his lips and trying to echo the meaning.
  "It’s over" keeps getting repeated over and over, along with "we won". A faint smile comes to your lips when the strange words suddenly click within your skull. It's over. You can rest.

The thought of rest is the last one in your conscious mind.

((Trait Added))

Spoiler: Indomitable (click to show/hide)

Indomitable
Effect:Max stamina is increased by 10%. Effects from tiredness and exhaustion occur 15% later. (Tired at 25% stamina, exhausted only at 0% or lower)

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Tyrin Laveros

   Anna, despite her recent ordeal, takes charge immediately. Every member who survives has a job and orders scarcely seconds after the Presbyter breathes his last. Your task is to see to the dead and wounded, and you throw yourself into your work with determination. Your through-and-through is a bramble of pain encysted in your side, twisting and growing with every step you take, but grit your teeth and bear it.  Good people have died here, and you won't cheapen that death by giving in to your own injuries.  You will do what must be done.
    You verify the deaths of James and the Marshall, making sure that there is no part of them still hanging on. You have no hope for either case, and inspection of both reveals nothing but the last stages of brain death. Even if you had the skill to miraculously fix their bodies, bringing them back now would render them little more than drooling shells of what they were. You give both bodies what respect you can in the field, and you move on to the patients that you can save.  Jeremiah is the first you see to, dosing him as well as you can from your medical kit. The concussion James gave him undoubtedly saved his life, but it's also not something that even a psychic can fix quickly. You get him on his feet, but you can't say if he'll be able to do more than walk in a straight line for a while yet.
   You see to Tarran's body after Jeremiah, but his condition is as your initial guesses predicted. He needs better medical care than you can provide. The trauma to his leg is debilitating, mangling nerve, bone, and joint to the point that amputation is a near certainty. Even if you were to find a way to rouse him, the pain would drive him into a senseless stupor almost instantly. You strap the leg, performing damage control more than real medicine. He'll need to move with the rest of the group, and, though you can't fix him, you can ensure that he isn't broken further.
    Anna assembles everyone as soon as you're done with Tarran, bringing the walking wounded together and providing a plan. Track down the major. Should she be dead or unable to be found, your team needs to unite as many of the remaining unchained as is possible. It's a simple plan, but you wonder if Anna even realizes how important it is to have, how important it is that she's still leading despite... everything. In the aftermath of the Marshal's death, with so many of you wounded, you don't know what would have happened if someone hadn't stepped up to the plate.

  The group heads north, and you take a flanking position that allows you to keep an eye on the wounded. You try to mask your horror at the devastation you come across, but it's almost impossible. Even if the Technocrats, the Unchained, and the blazing fires suddenly vanished, you have no idea how long it would take the settlement to rebuild. The soft rain that passed before the battle mixes with the ashes, and it's hard to see the colonist fields beneath corpses and stinking mud. The rebellion inside the prison was controlled, fought door to door and room to room. There were no civilians in that conflict, no bystanders, just allies and enemies.
    This... this is far worse.
   You continue because you must, following Anna up to the lip of a massive series of craters and staring down. You can see Anna taking in the situation without the flick of an eyelash, but all the others standing at the rim bow their heads to the destruction. The major's body is in here somewhere, or bits of it are. One of the strongest of your revolution, apart from the matriarch, and she ended here at the hands of the Technocracy. You have no idea how the revolution can survive, not in the face of su-
    Anna breaks your line of thought by heading suddenly into the crater network, forcing you to follow as she seeks out some detail that you must have missed. Feet slip on the wet ash and mud, carrying the group down at a slide rather than a walk. When you crest the lip of the next crater, you see what Anna saw, though you're not sure how she knew he was there. A red haired man, so covered in blood and muck that it takes you a minute to realize that you know him, kneels over a body. He's injured; judging by the shape of the bandage around his off hand, the massive bruise across his neck on shoulder, and his apparent inability to speak, you'd make a preliminary guess of a cracked or broken collarbone compounded with a bruised larynx in addition to a high-caliber gunshot wound or crushing blow to the knuckles of the injured hand. He looks exhausted, but you can feel him still maintaining a few heavy kinetic patches on the body he's kneeling over.
   Anna goes to kneel beside the red-headed scientist, scraping away muddy ashes from the face of the woman he's been protecting. Your breath catches when she reveals the major's face, grey as the ashes that cover her, but alive. Anna barks orders instantly, but you hardly need to be told what you need to do. Hickie and yourself are going to be the only thing standing between the major and death, and, despite your own pain, despite your own weariness, you can't afford to fail. You relieve the scientist, taking his place beside the Major while Hickie works across from you. Anna assigns everyone else to work on defending the lip of the crater, and you're alone in the mud seconds later, preparing to perform the messiest field surgery in the history of field surgery.

   You know the presbyter was badly wounded when he fought you, parts of his body shriveled, broken, or otherwise dead, but you never had a chance to look at the exact extent of his injuries. Caine's, on the other hand, you become intimately familiar with as you cut away her remaining armor. The injuries to the right side of her body are minor, comparatively. Cuts, bruises, minor penetrating wounds, but nothing fatal. Her left side, however... The injuries there only reinforce exactly how different her psionics are from your own. The primary injury appears to have been a glancing blow from something massive and explosive. Extrapolating from the wound, you'd guess the point of impact somewhere on the outside arch of her fifth true rib. The impact and subsequent detonation tore through her body, tearing away flesh and spreading shrapnel in an arc that begins just under the axilla and ends an inch above her pelvis. The arc formed by those points extends almost to her manubrium, shattering most of the ribs on the left side but only cracking the breastbone itself. Bone fragments have been scattered inside the deep tissue, compounding already severe organ damage.  The left lung has been destroyed, her spleen is almost entirely mangled, part of her liver is gone, the transverse and sigmoid sections of the colon have been breached along with parts of her stomach and small intestine. Her arm must have been raised when the blast hit, as that seems to be the only part of her left side that seems mostly intact.
    You... have no idea how to fix something like this. You can feel the Major's body trying to pull itself together like any other psionic's, but the damage is far too massive. If the scientist hadn't been holding a shield in place, she would have bled out ages ago. You're going to need to experiment, more than any good medical sense tells is reasonable. 'Psychic surgery' has been a con on earth for centuries, but it's the only thing that's going to let you put the Major back together enough for her abilities to take over. You break out your entire field surgery kit, setting it between yourself and Hickie, and you get to work. This will not be an explosive drive of sudden and massive kinetic power, this will be a long haul of tiny energies wielded with more precision than you have ever attempted.

   The rest of the universe fades away as you and Hickie work, teasing intestines back together psychically and using the surgery kit to reknit them, removing destroyed tissue, patching bleeding, reestablishing blood supply to tattered muscles, drawing out fragments of bone and shattered armor with psychic hands and fine tools…   You're aware of other people around you, but there is never a moment in your work that you have the opportunity to change your focus. Your ears hear gunfire, but you never flinch or consider joining the defense. This is where you are needed, tending a broken temple of flesh and bone, and this is where you will stay until your energy fades or the work is done.
   Cheers erupt around you eventually, but you pay them no heed. Even if the battle is won, your fight is not yet done. Except... except you see nothing else that you can do. The wounds are still severe, the injuries fatal in any normal human, but there's nothing left to do but wait until the Major's natural healing fixes her enough to begin again. You look up from your work, your neck protesting the sudden change in position. The psionic healer across from you isn't Hickie, familiar, though you can't quite remember his name right now. Hickie must have fallen at some point during your work. Funny, you can’t remember that happening.
   With assistance from an unchained at your side, your stiff legs are able to stand. You're cold, your wounds throb, and you're exhausted, but you may have done the impossible. The major might live through the next twenty-four hours, and that's the best chance you can give her. You're aware, in a peripheral sort of way, that you're being led into a building. You're led into an intact room at the back, where beds are being rapidly assembled by other rebels. You're allowed to lie down only after your armor has been unbuckled and the worst of your clothing has been stripped from you, but, despite sounds of beds still being settled in around you, you retreat into sleep almost as soon as your head touches the mattress. You sleep, and dream of nothing.

((Trait Added))

Spoiler: Psychic Surgeon (click to show/hide)

Psychic Surgeon
Effect:As long as you’re able to use both empathetics and kinetics freely, you gain a +2 to medical rolls. If your stamina is above 50% of max, medical kits can treat injuries as though they were on class better than they actually are. (A FAK behaves like a basic medical kit, a basic like an advanced, and an advanced like a FSK.)

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Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 07, 2014, 02:47:32 pm

"...I'm not sure. They want to. They want to feed. But they're staying back around a corner rather than risk coming into a line of fire... and it feels like their skin has hardened to resist the needle launcher... it almost feels like someone or something is keeping them on a leash, and that leash is too short for them to get us. Unless they let it go." Dom tilted her head to the side. "Unless there's something - in this room or further beyond - that they are scared of, and they don't want to enter its territory. And if that's the case, I really don't like our chances. What do you think, Fennec?"

    "Well, it basically comes down to some unknown being wanting us alive, or some unknown being wanting them dead. Granted, the second being might want us dead too, but I find either option more pleasant than immediate death," Fennec says with a shrug, powering down and re-sheathing his blade. He gives a few brief commands to his men and your loaned soldiers, getting the scientists to patch the wounded and ordering the untouched soldiers into good positions to cover the doors. "Control indicates one of three things," Fennec continues directly to you as soon as his men are seen to. "The best option is that they've been imprinted with certain commands, most likely administered via UHF bursts, and there's a friendly scientist somewhere who's trying to keep us alive. I noticed the station's internal surveillance reactivate, so that option isn't entirely out of the question.  The second option is that these creatures have a social hierarchy, leadership structure, and enough grasp of tactics to not charge us through a bottleneck. Problem is that I haven't seen anything to support that theory, and your 'leash' description doesn't fit peer leadership. Last option, and the one I like least, is that there's another psionic on board Teras station, and they're capable of controlling these freaks. There shouldn't, by my records, be anyone with any kind of psionic implants beside Taiya and yourself on board this station. Unfortunately, that's also the option that correlates best with your description."
    "Regardless," Fennec says after a long moment of silence passes between you, "there is no path but forwards. We're close to the military sector, and Olson's chip is still broadcasting from inside. All we need to do is get there, get Olson and any other survivors he has with him, and get back to the ship." Fennec grimaces suddenly, looking at the perfectly intact northward door. "I would, however, be much happier if our foes weren't driving towards our goal. I don't believe in coincidence, and this reeks of a trap I can't see."
    One of the scientists signals Fennec, informing the Arbiter that they've done all they can do for the survivors. Fennec nods in reply and turns back to you. "So, Harlequin, would you prefer the rearguard position and the potential for a rush by the Freaks? Or would you rather take the front and deal with whatever hideous creature is capable of controlling or intimidating said freaks?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 125/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler: Allies (click to show/hide)

Snipped to fit character limit. Major changes involve the addition of the Arbiter, his units, an the loss of seven total charges from your Scientist's advanced medical kits.

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Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on September 07, 2014, 04:12:02 pm

Step out from the shadows, and observe Wakeman. Does he still look hungry, or has he obtained sustenance somewhere?

"Wakeman. Varic."

Amk looks down.

"Mia."

Do I know what happens when a Cellburner's head gets blown off?

He clears his throat, and considers Wakeman.

"In the interests of peace, we need to stand down. Collectively," he glances at Varic. "Now, Wakeman. You have something to say. What is it?"

Speak. Be ready for trickery.

   Wakeman looks surprised at your sudden appearance, but unafraid. He draws a foot back defensively, changing his stance to engage you if necessary, but remains otherwise calm. He's younger than he was last time you saw him, and he has definitely fed recently. Since it reversed his age, and not merely his degeneration, the source of the meal had to have been human. An interesting point for a man who advocated their protection so strongly.
    "I honestly just needed him to deliver a message to Murnau, Amk," Wakeman replies, looking you in the eye. "A message that we're moving. Every cellburner who wants off this station, and every human along with us. We're going to try and meet the HazRec team and bargain our way off. It's the only way this will end without undue sacrifice, though we will sacrifice if it becomes necessary." He pauses, considering. "You can still join us. You sided with Murnau, and I don't trust you, but the only thing I've actually seen you do is pick the winning side in an argument. Not really a crime." Wakeman spreads his hands and relaxes slightly, using the motion to turn his body to face you only in profile.  "Regardless, you can take the message back to Murnau or let Varic here take care of it. You can join us and leave, or stay with Murnau and attempt to kill us and then leave. It's your choice, and as long as it doesn't get in the way of my right to live and choose, I don't really care."
   [Detect Lie  Hidden] You're fully aware that Wakeman is positioning himself to defend against you, but it is a defensive posture he's adopting. You don't know if you could tell a truth from a lie coming from his mouth, but... You're inclined to trust him.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 440/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Irises have lost color.
Carried Weight: 43/120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Inventory:
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 8/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Odei Flechette Pistol (3/5, 6lbs)
Status: Fine
 

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Tyrin Laveros

  You spend a while staring at your boots. They're scuffed, dirty, and don't fit exactly right. They used to belong to a prison guard, and now they're yours. It has been more than thirteen hours since you played doctor on the Major, and you're still trying to wrap your head around reality. Your boots you can understand, but the world outside of them... Jury is out on that one.
   You're still in the bed filled cubby where you were lead off to sleep. Most of the beds are occupied, primarily by the sleeping. A few sit upright, either simply as stunned to be alive as you are, or just taking a few minutes to breathe without worrying about what comes next. A worry that will almost certainly engulf you when you step outside this bunk room. It's tempting to keep your boots off for a little longer, to extend your reasons for not getting back out and working, but you grimace and pull the damn things on anyway. You need to check up on the major, you need to check up on Anna, you need to go see what it was that she was so insistent about talking to the major about, you need to learn what the plan is for this unchained cell... Hell, you need a bath and some breakfast while you're at it.
   You finish lacing your boots and stand up. The majority of your wounds have healed completely, and the railgun hole in your side has closed to nothing more than a puckered scar. A significant memento by the standards of psionics, but it would have taken a year for a normal person to have healed so well. In short, you're fresh enough to relinquish your temporary bed to another in need. Now you just need to decide where you're going first.
   Easier said than done.

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Anna Witheld

  [(Stim Overdose) Soak 2] Your eyes flick open suddenly, your brain caught screaming as you momentarily fail to separate the battle you left from the room around you. You sit bolt upright, lurching up in the bed with such violence that your head spins. You need to get to the Major, to relay the Presbyter's last thoughts. You need to... lie back down. Nausea almost overcomes you as you fight to retain a sitting position. You vision swims and your stomach churns, but you manage. With a few deep breaths and a concerted effort to remain very, very still, you're able to stay sitting up without vomiting.  Your eyes and mouth are dry and itchy, your head pounds dully, and your skin alternates between being too hot and too cold.
   Slowly, and taking care to move your head as little as possible, you look down at your arms, chest, and legs. Your injuries are gone, and, aside from looking a little grey and worn, you're the picture of health. Enough time has passed for you to heal, so why would you still feel so... sick?
   The door opening cuts your attempt to reason out what's wrong with you short. Tuck comes in, a clipboard clutched in one good hand. The other hand, the hand you saw bandaged before, is missing every digit except the thumb. He looks up at you, looks back at the clipboard, then immediately looks back at you with an expression of shock. "You- no, bad!" Tuck stammers ineloquently. "You shouldn't be sitting up, you shouldn't even be awake!"
    You remain in position and stare at him. Partially out of defiance, and partially because anything else seems like it would take more effort than you're capable of mustering.
    "I... You… Let me get you some water," Tuck says eventually, ducking back out of the room for a moment before returning with a plastic water jug and a cup. He brings both to your carefully, as though you're made of glass that might shatter under the weight of a funny look.
   Embarrassingly, that doesn't seem to be too far from the truth. He tries to give you the cup, but it slips through your fingers as though greased. Only deft catch on Tuck’s part prevents it from spilling onto your bed. Which is odd, because, of the two of you, you're the only one who has a full set of fingers. You look down at Tuck's hand, perplexed. There are no fingers there, and yet he holds the cup. Telekinesis, though you've never seen it used to fill in for a body part like that. Tuck raises the cup to your mouth again, helping support it as you take it the rest of the way to your lips and drink. It's cold, clear, and seems to sluice away a great deal of whatever is wrong with you. After two small cups, you're able to ask Tuck what's wrong with you. Granted, your voice is a croak and your syntax probably leaves a lot to be desired, but it is understandable.
    "Withdrawal," Tuck answers eventually, half filling a third cup and letting you take it unsupported. You manage, if only just. "You took a very high dose of stimulants that your body reacted very strongly with, creating a dependency almost immediately." You drain the cup he gave you easily, and he takes it back smoothly. "It'll wear off, and I gave you a few things to help it wear of faster, but... you weren't supposed to be awake for another couple hours. You're going to feel pretty miserable for little while."
    You manage a nonverbal and neutral reply, flexing your hands experimentally. The nausea is fading already, and you think you might be able to actually stand in a few minutes, given a little luck and will. In the meantime, you ask Tuck about the Major.
    Tuck smiles and shakes his head. "I knew that would be one of your first questions. She's about twenty feet away, in the room next to this one. Laveros did a good job patching her up, and I think she'll pull through. Caine's being thoroughly unreasonable with herself, attempting to give orders and decide strategy while still completely bound to her bed. She's angry enough about the situation that she could probably to chew nails and spit bullets, but I'd worry about her if she wasn't angry about the situation."
    You nod, bobbing your head for the first time without feeling physically ill. Slowly, and with infinite care, you swing your legs out of bed, transferring your weight and standing before Tuck can stop you. You wobble slightly, and you probably shouldn't try running anywhere, but you can stand.
   Tuck makes an inarticulate sound of exasperation and very nearly attempts to force you back down. "This isn't an injury that you can just walk off," he half growls at you, trying to steady you a little with his good hand.  "Damnit, Withheld, despite last night's information to the contrary, you aren't invincible. You took a bullet to the shoulder, and that healed in a few hours. This isn't, as far as your body is concerned, damage. It's the tail end of a suppressed dependency, and not a nice one. No bulletproof vests will help with it, and you'd need to know a helluva lot more about medicine than anyone I know to completely wipe out its effects from your system. You are not fine, understand?"
    You don't understand. You feel markedly better after having stood up. You think that, with food and more rest, you'll be fighting fit within the day. Which makes Tuck's concern a little disconcerting.
    Tuck looks at your bemused expression and scrubs his eyes with heels of his hands. "Aye-yi-yi. Yes, you're feeling better, that does not mean you're better. Chiefly because that was not just water I had you drink. Your condition is stable, and the dependency is currently well controlled by the cocktail I injected you with a few hours back.  You'll return to baseline over the course of the next day, and, with luck, you'll never feel a thing worse than you did when you woke. That doesn't mean you're fixed. If you take stimulants like that again... There's a good chance that the aftermath will result in an exceptionally severe addiction. Got it?"
   You nod again, slightly disconcerted. The stimulants hadn't exactly been given to without good reason, but someone should have at least warned you about possible side effects. Granted, this situation had been do or die, and Feuer...
     Feuer was dead. The thought stops you cold, forcing you to realize that everything that happened last night was real. Feuer's dead, Amos' friend is dead. Tyrin got shot by a sniper, Amos himself got mutilated by a misfired psionic, Hickie, whose real name you never did catch, got his side cored by the presbyter. The Presbyter, an enemy who trusted you to spread a message more important than either of your lives.
    "I... I'm sorry about what happened to the others. You saved my life, and the Major's, if that's consolation enough," Tuck says after a minute, drawing a mostly correct conclusion from a mixture of expressions and empathetic signals. "Funerals have been going in shifts, where a few friends of the dead gather before we incinerate the bodies. The marshal's service, and the one for the other man that died, are scheduled to happen in a few hours." Hickie shakes his head. "I need to check on the other severe cases, and you look like you're intending to ignore whatever the hell I say about getting more rest. I'll send one of the new members to help you get around until you're recovered, she'll probably depress the hell out of you, but she's been through a lot and I don't have anyone else on hand to run errands." He smiles, the expression tight and tired, but still managing to be friendly. "You have any questions specific questions, now that you've progressed beyond the monosyllabic phase of recovery?

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???

    In the darkness of dreamless sleep, you can feel your chest itch. It's not severe, but it is insistent. Moreover, it's annoying.
    After all, you're supposed to be dead.
 
    You shift in the void, scattered thoughts flickering across your mind. You feel... tired. You're not awake, which, being dead, makes good sense, but you had expected something more. Perhaps this is the waiting room of the afterlife, and any moment you're going to be judged by the sins you've committed in life.  Thought, if it is a waiting room for the hereafter, it's far more boring than you would have imagined it.
    You struggle to see something in the void, to peer out of the darkness, and inadvertently drive yourself further to consciousness. You become aware of sensations against your skin, the brisk sensation of nudity combined with the heavy overlay of some kind of rubberized sheeting. You become aware of your breathing, and of the almost freezing temperature of the air inside your lungs and against your skin. You suck in a sudden breath as the realization of the cold hits you, your eyes opening wide beneath the sheet.
 [Dexterity 6] Reflexively, you try to get away from the cold rubbery thing that's touching you, clawing at it and rolling sideways. Which would have worked better if you hadn't been on a table of some kind. The escape attempt ends up dropping you couple feet to the metal floor and wrapping you up in the sheet like a cold rubber burrito. It's dark and cold on the floor- definitely not heaven. Which doesn't make sense, because it's not like you've ever done anything really hell-worthy.
   "I think he's awake," a familiar male voice says, sounding as though it’s kneeling directly over you. You can feel the sheet move away from your face, and a finger brushes your head. Even with your eyes open and the sheet removed, the room is completely black.
    A woman snorts  from further back. "About time." Her voice is as familiar as the other, though less refined. "Oh, and he can't see worth a damn. Not that watching him fall off gurneys isn't funny, but you might want to help him with that if we want to get anything done today."
   "Fair point," the male voice concedes, and you immediately feel a ripple in the air. The shapes of objects suddenly become visible, everything is in shades of grey and completely shadowless, but you can see. You turn your eyes to look up at the two speakers, and you find them to be the visual exception. Both individuals are naturally colored, and shadowed as though lit from a point just over their left shoulder. They appear distinctly odd against their monochromatic background.
   Iscariot is crouching over you, looking vaguely concerned. He's still your nearly identical, but darker, twin. The lines of his face are sharper than yours, and he wears the same stiff collared Technocrat suit you've always seen him in. He seems well enough, with both arms once more attached firmly. 
   Blight is sitting on an empty gurney, regarding you with a somewhat impatient expression. Her features are an unusual fusion of Dominique's and your own, pale skinned with a honey blonde ponytail. She's wearing utilitarian clothes for heavy work, thickly padded for carrying loads and strongly resembling body armor.
  The room around them, aside from being cold, is mostly filled with gurneys, tables, and anything that could be rigged up to hold a distinctly body shaped object. Most of the tables are empty, but there's at least a dozen still occupied by humanoid shapes covered in rubber sheets.  It would appear that you've woken up in the company of numerous cold corpses, where the only two people who seem to be living besides yourself are people you know to exist only inside your head.
   "I imagine you have a lot of questions," Iscariot says, watching your eyes carefully, "but I need to know that you're still somewhat sane. How do you feel?" The urge to laugh at the absurdity of the question is strong.
       You wonder if there will ever again be a day when you wake up in a situation you actually understand.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 15, 2014, 10:11:58 am

((A+ writing.))

James (after a few attempts) sat up, with a quiet groan, his try at scratching his chest aborted by the wrapping he found himself in. Groaning, he worked his arm up towards his chest so he could itch futilely at it. Blearily, he focused on Iscariot and it took him a few moments to actually take in his words. "How do I feel...?" James got his brain in order (he hoped) before replying: "Confused? Alive... maybe? Am-- Am I in another coma?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Harry Baldman on September 15, 2014, 10:37:29 am

"Question: can you promise transparency, Wakeman? That I know what your plan is, to the level of detail, if I join you? Murnau's lack thereof is irritating, and he works with a suspect scientist, so I am flexible, even if negotiating with Technocracy seems childishly naive. I trust you are not stubborn enough for kindness and respect for one's fellow altered human to be your only plan, yes?"

He looks at Varic.

"You are quiet, Varic. State some input on this situation. Would you be open to backing me up if I moved with Wakeman, if I said it represented a better chance of leaving this place?"

Speak.

Also, what do I know about Varic?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Draignean on September 15, 2014, 01:55:45 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 15, 2014, 10:11:58 am

((A+ writing.))

James (after a few attempts) sat up, with a quiet groan, his try at scratching his chest aborted by the wrapping he found himself in. Groaning, he worked his arm up towards his chest so he could itch futilely at it. Blearily, he focused on Iscariot and it took him a few moments to actually take in his words. "How do I feel...?" James got his brain in order (he hoped) before replying: "Confused? Alive... maybe? Am-- Am I in another coma?"

   You struggle with the tangle of sheeting as you speak, trying to get a hand close to your chest.
   "Well, he's not spewing gibberish," Blight says, nodding to Iscariot and idly itching her nose. "You win. I'd be more upset if we actually had anything to bet."
   A quick smile flashes across Iscariot's face, directed at Blight. "No, you're not in a coma," he says to you, still focused on your very intently. "You've suffered major brain damage, which I've done my best to work around. I did, however, take the liberty of adjusting the... shall we say, 'balance of power' between the three of us. Still, you are awake, you are alive-"
   Your hand finally manages to get to your chest through the layers of sheeting, and you're finally able to itch. Except... Your fingers touch your chest, about where the massive hole the Presbyter bored in you should be, and come into contact with something smooth and hard.
   Iscariot winces at the sudden surprise on your face. "And you're being kept that way by a symbiotic organism that is growing throughout your body systemically."
   "It did eat the fungal parasite," Blight puts it. "So, while our body isn't exactly a temple, we're not quite a recreational park."

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((Pressed for Time, Baldman, I'll get you later))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 15, 2014, 04:34:36 pm

Fuck. Fuck. FUCK! Fennec knew more about Aoibheann than Dom thought... which meant he might know what she should and should not be able to do. And if Taiya said word one about her mental shielding to Fennec, then she might be completely fucked. This was bad. And there was no way to off Taiya - even by pushing her into the pack of freaks - without drawing major suspicion or ire toward her.

Fucking shit! Maybe she could bluff if she did something he didn't expect. Say she got some new tricks recently or something; it would at least be a partial truth. I really fucking hope those two weren't ever involved and he tries to pull some shit, because I don't think I could handle that on top of the rest of this shit, I really don't. She cracked her neck nervously and turned to look at the north door.

"That's what you need to do, and I'll help... but I still need to grab at least one test subject. I already have one in mind from going through the files. I believe I have enough leverage to get him to come along quietly." She didn't even want to entertain the idea that Jeffrey might be one of those things they had fought. Psychics and rubber men... what kind of horrible shit is the technocracy not capable of?

After thinking about the choice for a moment, she spoke. "I'm not afraid to go first. But if I rearguard, I can try to set up another psychic barrier and delay them even further. Either way, Cadet Taiya should stay in the back to seal off that door once we go through it... so it's up to you whether you want to stay back with her or trust me to keep her safe."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 16, 2014, 05:55:01 am

James was silent for another few moments. "How is it symbiotic? Where did it come from?" James groaned to himself. "...and what precisely do you mean by 'balance of power'?" James was getting awfully tired of the foreign things being constantly introduced to his body.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Tiruin on September 16, 2014, 06:14:07 am

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

[Did I mention:
a). Thanks Draignean//other people for the support and
b). Inspiration! \o/ Also that is one great mood there.
c). My name is commonly mistaken with my username.
d). That was awesome. Writing awesome. See: b). Also wow. I love the detail. Medical detail. It reminds me of how I used to love books and reading before college trauma hit.

...Oh wow thank you.]

Anna...Nhh, my thoughts.
Tyrin pressed a hand to his cheek, feeling the onset of hunger already shown by the gauntness of his face, and the prominence of his cheekbones. He felt dizzy, woozy, and off-center, but was able to laugh at the idea of walking off to breakfast before any other duty is performed. The mental synergy Anna shared with him hours earlier came back in a rush--akin to his brain trying to reconfigure the past day's events in a way his body could react to. Though it was with merit, he wondered what Anna saw in the eyes of the enemy, and what exactly happened in the hours that followed while he was patching up the Major.

It must've been a pretty big battle, and he was glad to not have been disturbed throughout the whole ordeal. Hickie's health also came back to mind: he did remember passing one of the tools back to him before checking back on the thoracic cavity...and all he could then see were his hands and the work to be done.

Taking a deep breath, he looked around and nodded at one of the other Unchained, giving him a smile before gesturing to the door with both hand and head. It was another's turn to rest in the bed that held him. It was wondrous what a seemingly mundane mattress could do for the fatigued and the weary.

He flexed his right arm in a circle as he moved towards the exit. It was time to check on Anna.

Check on Anna!

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Zako on September 17, 2014, 08:57:13 am

Thinking about the recent events was somewhat tiring to Anna, even if she did feel better lately. There was so much that happened, so much to do and so much at risk. But first, she needed information and this was a good opportunity to get back up to speed.

"I do have a few questions, if you can spare the time. How long have I been out, and, is the Major awake right now are the immediately important ones. I REALLY need to talk to the Major. But outside that..."

She took a moment to collect herself and took a steadying breath.

"How are the others that I came in with? Where can I get a SITREP? How long will it be until I can safely take stims again? And..." She turned and put a hand on Tuck's shoulder and gave him a small smile. "How are you holding up? You look tired and like you've been through a lot. You did great with saving the life of the Major, without you she wouldn't be here with us now, and this means far more than you realise but you need to take a break now and then to look after yourself. When did you last sleep or eat? How's the hand? Is there anything you need help with right now?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Draignean on September 17, 2014, 06:23:16 pm

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 16, 2014, 05:55:01 am

James was silent for another few moments. "How is it symbiotic? Where did it come from?" James groaned to himself. "...and what precisely do you mean by 'balance of power'?" James was getting awfully tired of the foreign things being constantly introduced to his body.

  Iscariot shrugs. "Symbiotic means what symbiotic typically means. It derives nourishment and life from your body, it then grows throughout your body and makes improvements. For instance, it's currently replacing part of our heart, spine, and brain. It's trying to get deeper into our brain, but I've prevented that from happening. That said, it continues to improve the rest of our body. Now, as to balance of power..." Iscariot's voice trails off a little, looking for the most delicate way to phrase things.
  "We figured that, since you've tried to kill both of us at one time or another, your brain should be divided more fairly," Blight provides, not waiting for Iscariot to finish. "I was convinced to let you keep the ability to physically control your body, so that's all yours. 'Scare got your kinetics, and I got your empathetics. Pretty even deal that means we can live together until you find bodies for us."
   It takes you a second to realize that 'Scare' is probably Blight's shortened version of Iscariot. Which means that one hallucinatory aspect of your splintered psyche gave a nickname to another aspect, without any input on your part.
  "Blight is.. pretty much correct," Iscariot concedes. "We all share evenly in your senses, so we see, hear, and feel, what you see, hear, and feel. We can also manipulate those same factors, which is how we can interact without you initiating contact. You are, in a sense, hallucinating, but it will make communication easier.
   
   So, basically, the difference between yourself and a schizophrenic deviant is about nil at this point.

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Quote from: Zako on September 17, 2014, 08:57:13 am

Thinking about the recent events was somewhat tiring to Anna, even if she did feel better lately. There was so much that happened, so much to do and so much at risk. But first, she needed information and this was a good opportunity to get back up to speed.

"I do have a few questions, if you can spare the time. How long have I been out, and, is the Major awake right now are the immediately important ones. I REALLY need to talk to the Major. But outside that..."

She took a moment to collect herself and took a steadying breath.

"How are the others that I came in with? Where can I get a SITREP? How long will it be until I can safely take stims again? And..." She turned and put a hand on Tuck's shoulder and gave him a small smile. "How are you holding up? You look tired and like you've been through a lot. You did great with saving the life of the Major, without you she wouldn't be here with us now, and this means far more than you realise but you need to take a break now and then to look after yourself. When did you last sleep or eat? How's the hand? Is there anything you need help with right now?"

   Tuck takes a seat on the corner of your bed, sitting while you stand. "First, don't even think the word 'stimulant' too hard. Burn this into your mind; combat stimulants are bad, bad, bad, bad news. You might not have a reaction the next time you take one, you might turn into a drooling addict whose personality has broken down under the weight of addiction's desperate need. I don't know. I haven't been a doctor in years, and, quite honestly, I couldn't accurately diagnose a ham sandwich with the colonist's facilities." Tuck returns your smile with a little less fatigue, continuing in a less grave tone.  "Feuer's team came through all right. Tyrin's in better shape than you, which is surprising considering what he did to heal up the Major. Trent is alright, he extended himself pretty far helping Laveros- too stubborn to give over to another when he should have. Amos has a good set of scars and a missing chunk of nose, but he was back on his feet some time ago. Jerry recovered fastest out of the lot, and I don't think he's shut up about you, Laveros, and the Marshal since his concussion cleared up. You'll be lucky if he hasn't started a cult dedicated to you. Tarran Smith... He's alive, but I'd steer a little clear. He lost the leg, Major sent a messenger to get his debrief and ended up sending another one back to relieve him of his duties as an officer. He's not a happy man." Tuck sighs and rubs his eyes. "As to myself, I'll pull through. My hand isn't a hand anymore, and I'm still getting used to that, but it hasn't caused problems that I can't solve. I'm tired, I wish less people were dead, I wish the colonists weren't about ready to tear themselves in half over us, but I wish for a lot of things." He shakes his head and shrugs. "I'll live. I pretty much collapsed after you found me, ashamed to say, so I've had more sleep than most. Some of the colonists deliver food, the ones that aren't plotting to firebomb the building, and so I'm still in fair shape."
   "Now, if you want a SITREP... I admit freely that I never came in contact with that word except for holovids a lifetime ago, and I think it's military speak for report. The Major can fill you in, and, considering that you're a living, breathing, not-dead officer, she'll probably want to talk to you already. Keep in mind that I will put you back in this bed if you overtax her while she's still in recovery. She's not out of the woods yet, and she does herself no favors." You're not exactly sure how Tuck would put you back in this bed, but, in the instant that he says it, you can believe him.

---

Quote from: Harry Baldman on September 15, 2014, 10:37:29 am

"Question: can you promise transparency, Wakeman? That I know what your plan is, to the level of detail, if I join you? Murnau's lack thereof is irritating, and he works with a suspect scientist, so I am flexible, even if negotiating with Technocracy seems childishly naive. I trust you are not stubborn enough for kindness and respect for one's fellow altered human to be your only plan, yes?"

He looks at Varic.

"You are quiet, Varic. State some input on this situation. Would you be open to backing me up if I moved with Wakeman, if I said it represented a better chance of leaving this place?"

Speak.

Also, what do I know about Varic?

   "No, I can't," Wakeman replies, his tone frank. "I will tell you the same nine-tenths of the plan I've told everyone else who left, but the last one tenth, the part that makes this something other than desperate hope of a naive child, as you put it, that I have to keep. Some secrets have to be kept, particularly because, as I said, I don't really trust you."
   
   Varic looks at you, then looks down at Mia's corpse. You don't know much about his past, but what you've seen of him indicates a sense of self-preservation so well developed it borders on cowardice. "I think," the man begins, licking his lips. "That it doesn't do any harm to deliver a message. I also think that Murnau is... is... the safer option." [Gather information Hidden] There's something odd about the way Varic finishes, particularly since it means he's situating himself to be badly outnumbered- if you were to side with Wakeman.

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Quote from: Tiruin on September 16, 2014, 06:14:07 am

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[Did I mention:
a). Thanks Draignean//other people for the support and
b). Inspiration! \o/ Also that is one great mood there.
c). My name is commonly mistaken with my username.
d). That was awesome. Writing awesome. See: b). Also wow. I love the detail. Medical detail. It reminds me of how I used to love books and reading before college trauma hit.

...Oh wow thank you.]

((Nggaahh! I got it right every place EXCEPT for your title bar. Frickin' frickin' fixed.
On the other note, medical detail seemed fun considering that you're a med student (IIRC) and your character has medicine skill.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Powder Miner on September 17, 2014, 07:28:20 pm

((It's wonderful that talking to his two brain beings has become rather a normal thing for James... though I can't qualify any of James' life as normal anymore.))

James put his head in his hands. "_{^{Strange things in my body and mind politics, it's the coma all over again. I should have stuck to my guns about the whole Orientation thing.}} Oh well. ...do I get a say in what specific variety of insanity I'm going to live with, at least? Just... I never really aimed to kill you, Iscariot, and the second time we fought was immediately after I tried to bring you back. And, Blight, well, you tried to kill me and Iscariot first, though... we're past that. It seems like you have control of everything but my muscles, considering you know about the various body-sharing-organisms I've gone through and can manipulate my senses. Though I'll admit this is better than going into la-la-land every time I want to talk.

...also, now that I think about it Blight probably isn't the best name. Prefer anything else...?"

James proceeds to stop here, realizing that he is naked in a freezing cold morgue, and also in a morgue.
Might as well test to see if I can... transmit my thoughts to you without having to physically talk to myself. I... figure I should probably deal with my physical situation too now.
James looks around to see if there was anything he could clothe himself with.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: kisame12794 on September 17, 2014, 10:58:54 pm

((Oh man. What is about to transpire is definitely going to be good.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Zako on September 18, 2014, 02:49:53 am

Anna nodded. "Right, no more stimulants forever. That's fine by me. And thanks for telling me about Smith, I'd rather not have to deal with him right now given the amount of shit on my plate. So! I'd best be off to see the Major then."

She walked to the door and turned back to look at Tuck.

"You deserved the rest Tuck. You're doing great, so just keep it up, look after yourself and don't give up hope. We're not dead yet. Oh, and if Tyrin or the others come by to check up on me, tell them I've gone to talk to the Major about important matters.

Keep up the good work Tuck. We're counting on people like you."

Thank Tuck for his hard work and go talk to the Major.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Harry Baldman on September 18, 2014, 03:26:36 am

"Varic, would you happen to be enjoying the same treatment as Rob?" Amk asks, rather suspicious, awaiting an answer before turning back to Wakeman. He looks a tad ruffled, and swallows.

"Wakeman. I cannot trust you if you do not trust me as well. I chose to work with Murnau to render his numbers overwhelming and prevent needless waste of resources. But I fear that our burgeoning business relationship may not remain workable as long as one between you and me, due to lack of transparency and dubious choices in associates. Mia and Rob, for instance. Both are less than desirable people to work with, to say nothing of several others, Varic possibly being an exception, and indications are abundant that there may be several secrets kept there that would prove deleterious to my further existence eventually."

"With that in mind, I would certainly like to join you, for you are an altogether more reasonable individual to work with in my experience. But with what I know of your plan, my confidence in your long-term success is rather low, even if short-term it seems more probable than that of Murnau. I am reasonably certain you are not an idiot, and know what you are doing, but perhaps I have misjudged. I allow for such a possibility, naturally, as I have been disappointed in this regard before."

"But know this - if you agree to reveal to me your entire plan, I can personally guarantee that, if it is good, I will aid you however I can. And if it is not, I will not work with either you or Murnau, and seek my own way out of this place, probably not interfering with whatever clandestine plots you all seem so eager to enact. This I can swear, if you would accept it. But if you do not reveal the plan, I will simply return to Murnau with what I have learned, and continue despite my misgivings in the hope that the initial appeal of Murnau's plan carries on through the entire affair."

As a side note, what do I know about Wakeman's crew? Anybody I have spoken to, or remember?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 01, 2014, 12:16:24 am

((Heyyo, hate to be a pest, but I figure that even if you're busy or such, it can't hurt to pop D22 back up to the front page, purely to make sure it doesn't essentially disappear (from the minds of the RTD board, or... something like that))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Tiruin on October 01, 2014, 02:13:34 am

Quote from: Powder Miner on October 01, 2014, 12:16:24 am

((Heyyo, hate to be a pest, but I figure that even if you're busy or such, it can't hurt to pop D22 back up to the front page, purely to make sure it doesn't essentially disappear (from the minds of the RTD board, or... something like that))

[I should seriously get that RTD Library post up. >_<]

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2014, 08:47:37 am

((Sorry guys, my activity here has been a little limited. Coming out of the first midterm spread, but... Now I've got papers springing up like evil daisies. Granted, they only take a couple hours to physically write, and 2/3 of them are shorter than recent D22 turns, but I actually have to do non-fun research and not bullshit everything.

Ah, for the days of freshman Comp II, when you could pick a topic like Transhumanism and say whatever you felt like, confident that nobody had a clue what you were saying.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 01, 2014, 09:10:12 am

(I feel like I've said this to you before, but your studies come first. We can wait, confident it will be worth it. ^^^)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Draignean on October 01, 2014, 01:35:46 pm

((Everybody has said that before, and I still apologize. Probably because I don't just do school and work. I admit that I do spend a chunk of my free time killing fake people on steam to prevent the killing of real people on campus. I do feel a little bad about that.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Harry Baldman on October 01, 2014, 02:04:18 pm

Quote from: Draignean on October 01, 2014, 01:35:46 pm

((Everybody has said that before, and I still apologize. Probably because I don't just do school and work. I admit that I do spend a chunk of my free time killing fake people on steam to prevent the killing of real people on campus. I do feel a little bad about that.))

((You really shouldn't (edit: feel bad, that is). I mean, it's either killing fake people on Steam or obsessing over the quality of your painstaking renditions of killing fake people on Bay12, is it not? And only one of those is ultimately healthy for a tired mind, I find.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Powder Miner on October 01, 2014, 06:42:23 pm

((I think Harry and Serious put it best here.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Draignean on October 09, 2014, 02:56:30 pm

((Will try to spit something out this weekend.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Draignean on October 12, 2014, 11:43:02 pm

((Most of way through turn. The Vril willing I'll finish this week. Sorry for the delays. :( 

As an aside: If a printer starts to smell burning plastic, the answer to the question "Can it print out another thesis?" is no.))

((EDIT 23-10-14: Vril are exceptionally unwilling creatures. All finished except Dom. Three day weekend.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Transitions as smooth as tarred silk.
Post by: Draignean on November 15, 2014, 10:15:35 pm

Anna Witheld

Quote from: Zako on September 18, 2014, 02:49:53 am

Anna nodded. "Right, no more stimulants forever. That's fine by me. And thanks for telling me about Smith, I'd rather not have to deal with him right now given the amount of shit on my plate. So! I'd best be off to see the Major then."

She walked to the door and turned back to look at Tuck.

"You deserved the rest Tuck. You're doing great, so just keep it up, look after yourself and don't give up hope. We're not dead yet. Oh, and if Tyrin or the others come by to check up on me, tell them I've gone to talk to the Major about important matters.

Keep up the good work Tuck. We're counting on people like you."

Thank Tuck for his hard work and go talk to the Major.

    Tuck chuckles and shakes his head. "Everybody is counting on everybody, that's just the way it is." He looks you over one last time, his expression resigned. "I'd give you a warning to avoid physically or mentally stressful activity, but I think it would be rather pointless. Come on, I'll walk you out."
    You follow Tuck out of the room. He's a surprising man, though somewhat less enthusiastic than he once was. Even back in the prison, shortly after the bloody revolt, he'd been thrilled beyond all sane reason when he studied the orientation device. [Intuition 17+2] Looking at the fresh lines in his face, the tension in his shoulders, you get the sinking feeling that there's something wrong, something that he isn't telling you.
    Tuck nods and flashes you a smile when you manage to leave the room without keeling over.  "Major is one door down on the right. I still have you down as an injured officer, so you're going to take an aide with you if you intend to leave. A precaution that I remain adamant on." Tuck shakes your hand, his kinetically generated fingers feeling odd against yours. "It's good to see you among the living once more, captain. Find one of my assistants and yell at them if you need anything else."
    You look around after Tuck leaves you, partly out of habit and partly out of curiosity. The building has the feel of an prefab infirmary, stinking of antiseptic and scrubbed metal. Your room, the two adjacent rooms, and the three rooms on the opposite wall, were probably for individual quarantine before they were refitted. The hallway to your left, where Tuck headed, most likely leads back to the common infirmary floor.The other end of the hallway appears to dead-end after the last room, and there doesn't look to be much else to see.
    You take the first door on the right as Tuck suggested, bracing yourself to see the major for the first time since the crater. The surprise you get when you slide the door open is, for the most part, pleasant. The major is propped up in bed, with an assistant at her right hand and two guards flanking her. Her face is drawn and pale, but her eyes snap to yours the instant you open the door, and there is no doubt that she is as clear as she ever was.
    Caine gives turns back to the assistant almost immediately, and one of the guards motions for you to wait. Caine speaks softly to the assistant, though the tone seems driven more by a desire to conserve energy than to maintain secrecy. The conversation only lasts for a few more seconds before the assistant nods and scrambles off on the Major's bidding. You get a good look at his face as he passes you on the way out, and you realize that you don't recognize him.
   "A colonist," Caine says after the man leaves, interpreting your look of confusion, "one of the better ones. Harriri," Caine continues, turning to slant an eye at the guard on her uninjured side. "Take a position outside. Let any messengers on return duty have a breather until I am done with the captain."
    The man nods and slips past you, letting you take his place beside the major. Up close, the damage to her is noticeable. Her body is asymmetric, padded bandages doing very little to hide the fact that much of her side is missing. "To save you the trouble of asking, captain, I am as well as can be expected," the major says before you have a chance to speak. "I am alive and the Presbyter is dead, though I hear that I have you to thank for granting me that small vengeance. The rebellion has not died in this place, and we are still in a position to execute the Matriarch's plan." The woman's voice is calm and level, betraying no hint of her painfully obvious injuries. "I am glad that you survived, but there is little time for pleasant conversation. Are you ready to receive your orders, captain?"

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Tyrin Laveros

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Anna...Nhh, my thoughts.
Tyrin pressed a hand to his cheek, feeling the onset of hunger already shown by the gauntness of his face, and the prominence of his cheekbones. He felt dizzy, woozy, and off-center, but was able to laugh at the idea of walking off to breakfast before any other duty is performed. The mental synergy Anna shared with him hours earlier came back in a rush--akin to his brain trying to reconfigure the past day's events in a way his body could react to. Though it was with merit, he wondered what Anna saw in the eyes of the enemy, and what exactly happened in the hours that followed while he was patching up the Major.

It must've been a pretty big battle, and he was glad to not have been disturbed throughout the whole ordeal. Hickie's health also came back to mind: he did remember passing one of the tools back to him before checking back on the thoracic cavity...and all he could then see were his hands and the work to be done.

Taking a deep breath, he looked around and nodded at one of the other Unchained, giving him a smile before gesturing to the door with both hand and head. It was another's turn to rest in the bed that held him. It was wondrous what a seemingly mundane mattress could do for the fatigued and the weary.

He flexed his right arm in a circle as he moved towards the exit. It was time to check on Anna.

Check on Anna!

   
  You thread your way out of the re-purposed home, passing unchained and colonists both. The building seems to be in use as a staging ground for equipment and hard supplies. The Unchained didn't take a lot with them, and the colonist supplies aren't exactly military, but you see several colonists at work cataloging the pile while a pair of fabricators work to turn the random mess into a useful mess. A steady stream of people enter and exit the building, most bringing in or carrying out objects from the pile, but a few bedraggled rebels trickle in for the comfort of the massed beds. You notice that about half of the Unchained have adopted the colonist neck leeches to mitigate the radiation poisoning from the rain.
  All of the unchained who recognize you nod or salute, despite the fact that you're not an officer of any kind, but all seem too busy to try engaging you as you leave. The air outside smells of char and fresh rain, but the canopy is cloudless and the phosphorescent fungi are bright. The fires of the previous night have been extinguished, but smoke still rises from the smoldering remnants a few structures that were built from local materials instead of colony ship prefabs. There is no place you can look where you don't see either an Unchained or a colonist moving with a purpose. [Observation 16] Oddly, you notice one group of twelve colonists being led between a pair of heavily armed soldiers. The colonists keep their eyes down, but you get a glimpse of terrified and enraged snarls as they past.
  A sharp whistle from your right side gets your attention, and you turn to see another unchained approaching, a colored shoulder plate marking him as a minor overseer. Not a combat officer, but meant to keep things running smoothly in the aftermath of action. "You! Did you just wake up, or did you get tasked to admire the scenery? Either way I've got a new job for you. Symps are burning bodies in the northwest and they need a fresh pyrokinetic to get it started, get over there and..." The man pauses, getting a good look at you. "Oh Godamnit. Apologies Laveros, I didn't recognize you. Tuck put out a standing task for you, didn't tell me what it was. He's set up in the colonist infirmary, two burned fields west. It has beds full of dying colonists out front, you can't miss it." The overseer shakes his head in disgust. "Excuse me, have to find someone who can show these idiots how to light a fire."
  You stop the overseer from moving on long enough to ask after Anna, though the man looks irritated at the interruption. "Captain Witheld? You're in luck, she got taken to the same infirmary you're going to be visiting. Heard she got her own room in the intensive section. You can visit her and chat in between shooting the assholes trying to steal her pills."
   You've never really met this overseer beyond casual recognition before now, and you dearly hope that being abrasive is a coping mechanism rather than a personality trait. Still, you nod politely and he takes that as his cue to stride off and hunt someone else down.

   The walk to the infirmary is both surprisingly pleasant and disconcerting. The thrum around you, of a the rebellion coming back together is, on the one hand, deeply comforting. You've survived hell, and, even in the middle of an alien forest, you're rebuilding and growing stronger.  This is a new day, and your cell of the revolution is still alive to see it dawn. Yet, there is a feeling that something is terribly wrong, and it grows as you walk. You pass more groups of colonists that seem to be under guard, and you catch more than one hateful look from the corner of your eye. Furtive shapes move inside dark buildings, ducking completely out of sight as you pass, but there's nothing to stop you from sensing the raw power of their mixed fear and anger.. Some of the colonists seem to have joined the unchained, but others... Others look as though they wish they had the strength to finish the job the Technocracy started.
   When you get close to the colonist infirmary, you start to get a sense of why. Bodies are lined up outside on a variety of makeshift beds, tended primarily by people who don't look like clinical staff or combat medics, let alone doctors of any kind. Judging by the puckered edges of nascent infections and the bright red of unclosed wounds, most of these people aren't unchained psionics- just colonists caught in the crossfire.
   You notice no shortage of the hateful glances you caught earlier as you walk through the fields of wounded, though these seem oddly mixed with hope. Most of these people clearly blame the Unchained for what has happened, and yet they are also desperate for the miracles that only your kind can provide. You ignore the looks as best you can as you head inside. You might be able to do something for some of them later, but not now.

  Things are different once you enter the infirmary. The main floor, a cannibalized prefab from the original colony ship, is jammed packed with beds holding badly damaged unchained. Medics and the few real trained personnel that the Unchained have are in constant motion, juggling patients at the edge of critical condition. The passive regeneration of these psionics isn't quite enough to stabilize them, and the effort to remain alive is draining their bodies rapidly. Most of those that survive this level of injury will suffer systemic tissue degeneration from the effort of sustained regeneration, not permanent, but debilitating nonetheless.
   You catch a glimpse of Tuck through a window at the far end of the room. He seems to be in an office, separated from the main floor, and he also appears to be in a heated argument with another individual that you can't see.

---

James Evan

Quote from: Powder Miner on September 17, 2014, 07:28:20 pm

James put his head in his hands. "_{^{Strange things in my body and mind politics, it's the coma all over again. I should have stuck to my guns about the whole Orientation thing.}} Oh well. ...do I get a say in what specific variety of insanity I'm going to live with, at least? Just... I never really aimed to kill you, Iscariot, and the second time we fought was immediately after I tried to bring you back. And, Blight, well, you tried to kill me and Iscariot first, though... we're past that. It seems like you have control of everything but my muscles, considering you know about the various body-sharing-organisms I've gone through and can manipulate my senses. Though I'll admit this is better than going into la-la-land every time I want to talk.

...also, now that I think about it Blight probably isn't the best name. Prefer anything else...?"

James proceeds to stop here, realizing that he is naked in a freezing cold morgue, and also in a morgue.
Might as well test to see if I can... transmit my thoughts to you without having to physically talk to myself. I... figure I should probably deal with my physical situation too now.
James looks around to see if there was anything he could clothe himself with.

    Blight snorts. "I had good reason to kill you, still have good reasons, though I've been convinced there are better reasons to work together. Like that new body we talked about. Oh, and Bly is fine, should be nice reminder for you," she adds, smiling at you with a great many teeth.
    Iscariot spreads his hands. "Death threats aside, what would you have done in our position? We are all individuals, we all desire our freedom, and yet the freedom of any one of us will cost the freedoms of the others. You could have had the Unchained burn us out of your mind, and we would have had few options to stop you. This relationship is... equitable." He stands and helps you up, providing an arm that feels surprisingly physical.

    You look around the cold grey world of the morgue once you're on your feet, looking for anything that looks like it might hold clothing and trying to think at either Iscariot or Bly while you look. You just about go cross-eyed from the effort of thinking, but neither of them seem to react. This could mean that you're doing it wrong, or that they left your thoughts to you alone. Which, all things considered, is kinda nice of them. [Observation 14] Over in the corner, by the stairs that lead up, is bin full of clothes. They look torn, and bizarre patterns of grey on grey make you think that they're probably bloody, but they look a hell of lot better than going skins in a corpse fridge feels.
    You grab a mismatched set of thickened work pants and a reasonably warm long sleeved shirt. The shirt has a laser burn just below the neckline, and the left side of the pant's waistline feels stiff with dried blood, but they're warm enough. You draw the line at attempting to find undergarments, going commando rather than trying to find fitting set of corpse-underwear.

Spoiler: James Evan (click to show/hide)

Health: 113/113 (+1)
Stamina: 125/125 (+2)
Carried Weight: 0/300
Attire: Bloody, mismatched clothing.
Inv:
Not a damn thing.
Status: Fine

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on September 18, 2014, 03:26:36 am

"Varic, would you happen to be enjoying the same treatment as Rob?" Amk asks, rather suspicious, awaiting an answer before turning back to Wakeman. He looks a tad ruffled, and swallows.

"Wakeman. I cannot trust you if you do not trust me as well. I chose to work with Murnau to render his numbers overwhelming and prevent needless waste of resources. But I fear that our burgeoning business relationship may not remain workable as long as one between you and me, due to lack of transparency and dubious choices in associates. Mia and Rob, for instance. Both are less than desirable people to work with, to say nothing of several others, Varic possibly being an exception, and indications are abundant that there may be several secrets kept there that would prove deleterious to my further existence eventually."

"With that in mind, I would certainly like to join you, for you are an altogether more reasonable individual to work with in my experience. But with what I know of your plan, my confidence in your long-term success is rather low, even if short-term it seems more probable than that of Murnau. I am reasonably certain you are not an idiot, and know what you are doing, but perhaps I have misjudged. I allow for such a possibility, naturally, as I have been disappointed in this regard before."

"But know this - if you agree to reveal to me your entire plan, I can personally guarantee that, if it is good, I will aid you however I can. And if it is not, I will not work with either you or Murnau, and seek my own way out of this place, probably not interfering with whatever clandestine plots you all seem so eager to enact. This I can swear, if you would accept it. But if you do not reveal the plan, I will simply return to Murnau with what I have learned, and continue despite my misgivings in the hope that the initial appeal of Murnau's plan carries on through the entire affair."

As a side note, what do I know about Wakeman's crew? Anybody I have spoken to, or remember?

   "I don't have a good plan," Wakeman replies. "What I have is the last act of a desperate man, same as Murnau. I don't trust you, and you shouldn't trust me. I'm taking as many people as will come, and I'm getting us onto the nearest planet. There are colony worlds for deviants in Eridani, and I know how to manipulate a colonist database. I don't ask for your complete loyalty, and I think you're a little soft in the head to offer it to me for a 'good' plan, but if you come with us, stay suspicious, and keep your eyes open, I will treat you like a human being. Otherwise... Go back to Murnau, tell him of me, give him my message." Wakeman seems to relax, his expression shifting from carefully neutral to resigned. "There is a difference between what I want to do and what I need to do. I want to save you, but I don't need to. If you're not willing to work with me, despite mistrust, then I'm willing to let you die here. It's not what I want, but only a fool would sacrifice his needs for his wants. I learned that the hard way, and I don't intend to pay twice for the lesson."
   
   [Gather information Hidden] Varic looks over at you, his expression still one of badly controlled apprehension. "Treatment? Is Rob-" Varic glances quickly back to Wakeman, "What treatment?"

   [Luck 14] You never were the social type, and non-electronic connections aren't exactly your strong suit, but you know at least one person who's going to be hardcore on Wakeman's side. Triss, a Deviant preacher and drug dealer, was one of the ones who had been supporting Wakeman in the locker room. She was a big one for redemption, and for chemically 'touching the faces of the powers', but was also one of the first to learn to manipulate her structure. You knew her fairly well, though she'll probably want to kill you a couple times for supporting Murnau in the locker room conflict.

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 439/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Irises have lost color.
Carried Weight: 43/120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Inventory:
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 8/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Odei Flechette Pistol (3/5, 6lbs)
Status: Fine
 

---

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on September 15, 2014, 04:34:36 pm

Fuck. Fuck. FUCK! Fennec knew more about Aoibheann than Dom thought... which meant he might know what she should and should not be able to do. And if Taiya said word one about her mental shielding to Fennec, then she might be completely fucked. This was bad. And there was no way to off Taiya - even by pushing her into the pack of freaks - without drawing major suspicion or ire toward her.

Fucking shit! Maybe she could bluff if she did something he didn't expect. Say she got some new tricks recently or something; it would at least be a partial truth. I really fucking hope those two weren't ever involved and he tries to pull some shit, because I don't think I could handle that on top of the rest of this shit, I really don't. She cracked her neck nervously and turned to look at the north door.

"That's what you need to do, and I'll help... but I still need to grab at least one test subject. I already have one in mind from going through the files. I believe I have enough leverage to get him to come along quietly." She didn't even want to entertain the idea that Jeffrey might be one of those things they had fought. Psychics and rubber men... what kind of horrible shit is the technocracy not capable of?

After thinking about the choice for a moment, she spoke. "I'm not afraid to go first. But if I rearguard, I can try to set up another psychic barrier and delay them even further. Either way, Cadet Taiya should stay in the back to seal off that door once we go through it... so it's up to you whether you want to stay back with her or trust me to keep her safe."

   Fennec nods. "I trust you with my life and Taiya's, but I would like to have a word with the girl. You take point, I've been running forwards and killing Freaks for long enough that walking backwards and killing Freaks sounds like good change of pace. Let's finish this."
   Fennec gives the remnants of his injured squad a few moments to pull back together into a formation, issuing brief orders and encouragement before taking Taiya aside and switching off the general channel. Things could go very, very wrong there, and you're fully cognizant of the fact. Worse, they're going to be behind you. That means, at best, you'll have a split second of psychic warning before the bullets start hitting your back. You take your soldiers forward, your own commands somewhat more clipped than Fennec's. You don't know if it's something empathic, but Alonso and Basilio seem to catch your mood. Their faces don't show emotion, but they keep their weapons half raised and keep you protectively flanked at all times.
   Actually heading forwards is surprisingly painless, despite the feeling that you're about to take a blow from behind. The remnants of the platoon move forwards cautiously, watching the doorways for any sign of movement. Nothing comes, though you can feel spikes of animal frustration from the waiting Cellburners. The rearguard crosses the threshold of the northern door without incident, and Taiya begins sealing the door with the engineers. Less than a minute later, the door slides smoothly into place, and one of the engineers drill something into the door. You can feel the electronic pulse as the door signals that it has been sealed, [P.Empathetics 19]  and a moment later you feel a second, unexpected pulse coming back through the walls of the station. Though the connection is faint, you can feel the minds of the Freaks calm, drifting away from their unwilling posts at the edge of the judgement hall.
  Fennec signals that the engineers have packed up, and you start the foreguard moving at a quick march. The wax has grown familiar now, and it's homogenizing effect is now its most bizarre quality. One corridor is much the same as another when they're all covered in bluish wax, and doorways and turns become your only means of knowing that you're really going anywhere at all.
  "We should be getting close," Fennec sends from the rear, "one turn, then one-hundred fifty until we get to the military sector locks. We have access keys, so th-"

   A voice on the general channel interrupts Fennec, cutting across with a static laden signal. "Signal rotated to 32.93.10. This is Doctor Polburn, attempting to reach the military detachment approaching military gate 3. Please respond. Rotating frequency in seven seconds."
   "This is Arbiter Fennec," Fennec sends back immediately, muting all other broadcast frequencies. "We are receiving. What is your position and status?"
   "I- oh, stars above! We are barricaded in the military mess and surveillance post, there are fifty-eight of us, some of us are injured. We're all that's left, but that's not important! There is a pack of experiments one floor below you, and we believe they are intentionally bypassing you in order to get to your ship."
   Fennec is silent for long moment. "Polburn, there is interference on the line, please repeat."
   Polburn repeats, and, for the first time, you can feel Fennec become upset beneath his normal calm. "Polburn, is this intel sure? We've seen these experiments, and they seemed barely more than animals. Would these creatures even be capable of comprehending what a ship is?"
   "Not all of them are stupid, arbiter. None of them are even remotely human, as you may have seen, but not all of them are animal. Some are quite intelligent- flesh eating, eternally hungry, and utterly without human morals, but still retaining their former intelligence and memories. They control the others like an insect swarm, and they want nothing more than to escape this station. Please, we're not fighters, you have to stop them!"
   "Message acknowledged. Hold communication until my reply."
 
   Fennec unmutes your communications, switching to the command channel with you and Taiya. "Taiya, does the signal trace check out?"
   The cadet's reply is immediate. "Signal origin is within the military surveillance substation. Their hold point makes sense, there would be enough food and space to support their group, and both of those sections have blast seals on all doors and ventilation. Assuming they kept the Wax material out in the beginning, they could have remained in good health quite easily."
   A slow breath rattles through the comms. "I had hoped for something more sinister. It would be a lot easier to believe that 'doctor Polburn' was lying about the strike force if he'd lied about his location. I can't read him with all the interference on the line, and I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that neither of you can read him through a couple alloy walls... Malcolm Olson was second to the TCR, so he should have been the one on the line. This means he could be one of the wounded, or he could just have delegated communications in order to see to something else, we don't know. I do know that if there really is a smart Freak, or a group of smart Freaks, mixed up in this, we can't afford to let them get to the ship. The door we welded in place will slow them down, but after what I've seen... Even if the smart ones didn't think to bring breaching tools, I don't know how long it will hold. We can't let them get to the ship first, but I don't know if we can retrieve more than half-a-hundred civilians, escort them and their wounded back to the ship, and beat the Freaks in a race. Your thoughts, Harlequin?"

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Do Not Give the Zombie GM Ideas
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 01:43:23 am

Dom thought. "If they're moving past us a level below, I don't think we have a chance to get to the ship first. We have to get through the door we just sealed, make our way back - potentially fighting through the ones that were after you earlier, and breach the welded door. All they have to do is run and then find a way up, then breach the door. Perhaps the best thing to do is split up. You take half the engineers, scientists, and soldiers, and you and Taiya go back to hold the ship. I'll take the rest and advance. What do you think?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Do Not Give the Zombie GM Ideas
Post by: Harry Baldman on November 16, 2014, 05:29:12 am

"Thinking on that idea again, it does sound like I am soft in the head. I tend to speak before I think often," Amk says, running his palm over his face softly.

"In any case, if you cannot offer transparency, then we have little to speak of. Good plans are the only thing worth offering loyalty to, and without knowing details Murnau's wins out by miles, schizophrenic minions notwithstanding. With that in mind, we are done. Shame."

Is Mia dead, or has she just been lying around on the ground comatose and inhibited in this time period? If yes, then fill up on delicious telomeres from her corpse when Wakeman walks off the scene.

Congratulate Mia on her endurance (after fixing her, of course) and help her up when Wakeman decides to vacate the area. Proceed along with routine.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Do Not Give the Zombie GM Ideas
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2014, 03:47:11 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 01:43:23 am

Dom thought. "If they're moving past us a level below, I don't think we have a chance to get to the ship first. We have to get through the door we just sealed, make our way back - potentially fighting through the ones that were after you earlier, and breach the welded door. All they have to do is run and then find a way up, then breach the door. Perhaps the best thing to do is split up. You take half the engineers, scientists, and soldiers, and you and Taiya go back to hold the ship. I'll take the rest and advance. What do you think?"

   You can't see Fennec at the back of the group, but the brief pause in reply gives the impression of a short nod. "We can attempt to slow them down. Meet with the survivors and find out how they're accessing the internal security. If it's possible, get your engineers and scientists to close down every door in front of the Freak raid. If it isn't, find another way to give them hell and keep us updated on their position, and the position of any other free roaming Hostiles." There's another pause, and Fennec links the connection back to include the survivors. "Doctor Polburn, what is a best guess estimate as to the speed of the... group you are monitoring?"
   There's a bit of muttering on the Survivor's end before they come up with a reply. "A very fast walk. Keeping the insane experiments in line appears to be straining the entire group."
   Fennec acknowledges and then cuts them back out. "We can definitely do some guerilla fighting to keep them off the ship. Get inside, find Malcolm Olson, get your mark, tap their observation suite, and then bring them back out with you. Understood?"

Quote from: Harry Baldman on November 16, 2014, 05:29:12 am

"Thinking on that idea again, it does sound like I am soft in the head. I tend to speak before I think often," Amk says, running his palm over his face softly.

"In any case, if you cannot offer transparency, then we have little to speak of. Good plans are the only thing worth offering loyalty to, and without knowing details Murnau's wins out by miles, schizophrenic minions notwithstanding. With that in mind, we are done. Shame."

Is Mia dead, or has she just been lying around on the ground comatose and inhibited in this time period? If yes, then fill up on delicious telomeres from her corpse when Wakeman walks off the scene.

If not, congratulate her on endurance (and pull out bone fragments if needed) and help her up when Wakeman walks off the scene.

In any case, proceed along with routine.

((She's fine. She just needs to get the spine dislodged and her body will push it out the rest of the way. She just can't get back to consciousness while there's a massive foreign body embedded and locked into her brain. Cellburners dissolve when they die for good.))
   

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Do Not Give the Zombie GM Ideas
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 04:00:35 pm

"I'll do my best to accomplish all objectives," she said in response. "Doctor Polburn, this is Harlequin Ayleen. Arbiter Fennec is moving to secure the escape; I'm coming for you. Can you tell me what the chain of command remaining is?" she asked the civilian as she signaled her men forward, moving to advance herself.

Talk and walk.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Do Not Give the Zombie GM Ideas
Post by: Harry Baldman on November 16, 2014, 07:54:21 pm

((Post mildly edited.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2014, 09:06:11 pm

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 04:00:35 pm

"I'll do my best to accomplish all objectives," she said in response. "Doctor Polburn, this is Harlequin Ayleen. Arbiter Fennec is moving to secure the escape; I'm coming for you. Can you tell me what the chain of command remaining is?" she asked the civilian as she signaled her men forward, moving to advance herself.

Talk and walk.

   The groups split, leaving you in charge of a fairly fresh defensive group while Fennec and Taiya scan through different paths back to the ship that will allow them to intercept the Freak strike. You lead your group forwards, maintaining caution as you engage the good doctor.
   "Chain of command is... loose," the doctor's static laden voice replies. "We're a fraction of what used to be, and many of the survivors are injured physically or... mentally. The TCR was eaten, one of the first to be killed by these Freaks., the Military commander gave his life attempting to activate the distress signal, and the rest of his men died buying the time for us to barricade ourselves off from the rest of the station." The line crackles heavily, a sigh from the doctor. "I was a bio-aug researcher, not management stream, but I suppose I'm at the head of the chain of command."
   Which probably means that the scientist Fennec wants is either badly injured, or he's one of the ones that broke in the head. It doesn't really matter to you, but it's probably not going to make the Arbiter terribly happy.

   As Fennec mentioned, you were close. You reach the door to the military sector quickly, and one of the scientists steps forward to enter the access codes. The door slips open easily, and your group moves inside by stages. Nothing really changes in here. Everything is still covered in wax, and there's no sign of human habitation. Oddly, there are two pillars of wax to either side of the military gate, as though to mark its significance. You advance quickly, feeling on edge. You group is of a decent size, an army when compared to days not so long ago, but you're going to be stretched awfully thin when protecting a group of fifty.
    "We see you approaching," Polburn's signal comes again, clearer now. "We'll unlock exterior doors when you get close. Be wary, even the stupid ones can have the guile to hide in wait."
    Given your experience with the wax blisters, that comes as a warning you don't need, but it's still enough to put you on edge. [P.kinetics Hidden] You can't feel anything moving near the group, but that could just mean that your foes are being very still. Your skin is prickling all over by the time your group reaches the door to the mess, though your brawling reflexes remain calm. The blast shielding for the mess door has been lowered, [observation 16] though, oddly, no wax has taken hold on the surface. You rap on the surface, more because it feels right than out of any necessity, and the shielding opens obligingly a few seconds later. The door beneath clicks open a little out of sequence, the wax that crusts its surface impeding its proper function.
     You take your group inside the mess, retaining defensive caution. Wax covers everything in here- bad news, considering that the scientists identified it as poisonous to humans. Ragged beds cover the floor near the entrance, with shifting and moaning lumps indicating occupants. Thirteen standing individuals greet you, seemingly unarmed and largely unarmored except for hazardous work suits on two. One, with a stripped communicator wired over his ear, steps forward to greet you when the last of your soldiers enters and the door slides jerkily shut behind you. "Harlequin, my name is Elias Polburn, we spoke earlier. I cannot tell you how glad I am to meet you," he says, extending his hand. [Hidden Roll]

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (2 clips + 43/50 change); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 45/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50
Stamina: 45/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (35/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Poor Morale [-1]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 139/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 145/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on November 16, 2014, 05:29:12 am

"Thinking on that idea again, it does sound like I am soft in the head. I tend to speak before I think often," Amk says, running his palm over his face softly.

"In any case, if you cannot offer transparency, then we have little to speak of. Good plans are the only thing worth offering loyalty to, and without knowing details Murnau's wins out by miles, schizophrenic minions notwithstanding. With that in mind, we are done. Shame."

Is Mia dead, or has she just been lying around on the ground comatose and inhibited in this time period? If yes, then fill up on delicious telomeres from her corpse when Wakeman walks off the scene.

If not, congratulate her on endurance (and pull out bone fragments if needed) and help her up when Wakeman walks off the scene.

In any case, proceed along with routine.

   "Likewise," Wakeman replies. "If things change, let me know. It's not too late until we've already left." Wakeman gives you a nod that's almost a bow, then walks away. He seems confident in what he's doing, whatever that would be. Of course, he'd probably be less confident in his escape plan if he realized that Murnau had restored power to the internal cameras.

    When he's gone, you kneel over Mia and fiddle with her eye-socket, working Wakeman's spine against the ocular ridge until it pops free. The skin, muscle, and brain begin to pull back together as soon as it's out of her head. Her pupil's focus a second later, and she jerks away from you, reacting to a blow that fell minutes ago. "I-" she begins, coughing over a dry tongue, "What the fuck just happened?"
    You explain, calmly, what just happened to Mia. She is, somewhat justifiably, upset. She rants at you and Varic for not killing Wakeman when you had the chance, but most of her anger seems focused around her own inability to take Wakeman down.
   
    When Mia is calm enough to travel, you suggest returning to Murnau to report. Her expression shifts to one of clear apprehension at the suggestion, but she agrees and allows you to lead the way back to atmospherics.
    Except you never get as far as atmospherics. Another cellburner, one of Murnau's judging by the body armor, weapon, and casual approach, stops you before you can cut through the edge of communications. He looks at the three of you, his brow furrowed. "Action is starting, Murnau has half the Technocrat force trapped. Where's Chan?"

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 438/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Irises have lost color.
Carried Weight: 43/120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Inventory:
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 8/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Odei Flechette Pistol (3/5, 6lbs)
Status: Fine
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 09:27:00 pm

"Until I'm completely certain that whatever is going on here is not contagious, I'll be keeping my hands on my weapons," Dom said, declining the handshake. She tilted her head to indicate the wax covering everything. "If you're bio-aug, you must have worked on it... So what is this crap?" she asked. She didn't care about his answer - she just wanted to stall him for a moment to think. That poisonous wax was practically ankle-deep, and he hadn't named any names... meaning he probably didn't know the names of 'his superiors'. She couldn't even voice her suspicions to her allies, because he had contacted them on the team frequency and was probably still listening to it - she would be, if she was in his shoes. She hoped the soldiers were feeling as jumpy as she was.

Cut dialogue off and open fire if Polburn insists on getting in Dom's personal space, starting with the needle launcher.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2014, 09:54:26 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 09:27:00 pm

"Until I'm completely certain that whatever is going on here is not contagious, I'll be keeping my hands on my weapons," Dom said, declining the handshake. She tilted her head to indicate the wax covering everything. "If you're bio-aug, you must have worked on it... So what is this crap?" she asked. She didn't care about his answer - she just wanted to stall him for a moment to think. That poisonous wax was practically ankle-deep, and he hadn't named any names... meaning he probably didn't know the names of 'his superiors'. She couldn't even voice her suspicions to her allies, because he had contacted them on the team frequency and was probably still listening to it - she would be, if she was in his shoes. She hoped the soldiers were feeling as jumpy as she was.


Cut dialogue off and open fire if Polburn insists on getting in Dom's personal space, starting with the needle launcher.

   Doctor Polburn's smile doesn't falter. "Understandable Harlequin, there is little time for pleasantries and I can understand a desire for distance." He follows your gesture at the wax and nods. "Ah, the Wax. I could give you a better name, but it has a double digit syllable count and is meaningless unless you're a chemist. The Wax is a byproduct of the regeneratives in the test subjects, something that is partially organic, yet completely and totally useless in an organic system. The regenerative compound was designed to break down all organic substances that did not fit the genetic blueprint of the host, and then use the resulting components to aid its processes. Like all processes, however, the regeneration is not completely efficient, and it results in a toxic by-product that contains the sequestered remains of everything the regenerative cannot break down. I did, thankfully, find a compound that would inhibit its uptake, which is the reason we're still alive." He smiles again, the expression simultaneously utterly cold and bizarrely comforting. "As for the condition being contagious, well, there was one line designed with that in mind but... I can assure you that it was kept under tight control."
   For all that he talks about there being little time, the doctor himself seems in no rush. [Observation 20] Looking around him, you notice that the far end of the mess hall has far fewer makeshift beds, and none of them are occupied. Despite circumstances that could hardly be more suspicious, your kinetically tied brawling reflexes are calm, relaxed even. You're not sure why, but you feel that you can trust Doctor Polburn. [Hidden Roll]
    Polburn spreads his hands. "Science, however, is not the present concern. Please, let your soldiers help the wounded. You're safe for the moment, but we have a long way to travel and very little time."
    Even as he finishes, your soldiers begin lowering their rifles by ones and twos.

 

((He's on your group frequency, you can switch to an encrypted command channel at any time. You just can't talk to your soldiers without the possibility of him hearing. Honestly, would it be so bad if he heard you? He's clearly a friendly soul that wants to help you.))

((EDIT: Cold finger typos))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 10:15:39 pm

(Even without meta-knowledge that you're clearly feeding me (:P) there's no way Dom is going to trust this guy, especially when she starts out highly suspicious and then starts getting the impression she should trust him when all evidence - the surroundings, the way he's acting, her situation in general - points to the idea that she shouldn't.)

Everything screamed something was wrong. She had too many reasons to be keyed up to start relaxing, especially at a time like this when she knew there were smarter ones attempting to get to the ship. Speaking of, she opened the encrypted channel to Fennec so he could hear her while she spoke to the 'survivors'. "Keep your rifles up, soldiers. You've already seen what those freaks are like. I'm not going to trust a single one of these guys until we have hard evidence that they're as human as we are." Dominique kept her eyes on Polburn - only taking them off to glance at the other twelve he had brought with him - while speaking to her team. "Do we have any tests that could prove that?" This was directed at her scientists. "Or should I assume I'm right in believing that the claim they can live among all this wax just fine is bullshit?"

Don't think it's psionics unless the Technocracy was really fucking around with things they shouldn't here. Besides, I think I would feel it if that were the case. Pheromones, maybe, like that crap that attracted all this big-ass ants? Could be. Just gotta focus... worst case scenario, just start firing.

Glance at Alonso and Basilio. How are they reacting?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Draignean on November 16, 2014, 10:53:01 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 10:15:39 pm

(Even without meta-knowledge that you're clearly feeding me (:P) there's no way Dom is going to trust this guy, especially when she starts out highly suspicious and then starts getting the impression she should trust him when all evidence - the surroundings, the way he's acting, her situation in general - points to the idea that she shouldn't.)

Everything screamed something was wrong. She had too many reasons to be keyed up to start relaxing, especially at a time like this when she knew there were smarter ones attempting to get to the ship. Speaking of, she opened the encrypted channel to Fennec so he could hear her while she spoke to the 'survivors'. "Keep your rifles up, soldiers. You've already seen what those freaks are like. I'm not going to trust a single one of these guys until we have hard evidence that they're as human as we are." Dominique kept her eyes on Polburn - only taking them off to glance at the other twelve he had brought with him - while speaking to her team. "Do we have any tests that could prove that?" This was directed at her scientists. "Or should I assume I'm right in believing that the claim they can live among all this wax just fine is bullshit?"

Don't think it's psionics unless the Technocracy was really fucking around with things they shouldn't here. Besides, I think I would feel it if that were the case. Pheromones, maybe, like that crap that attracted all this big-ass ants? Could be. Just gotta focus... worst case scenario, just start firing.

Glance at Alonso and Basilio. How are they reacting?

   You can feel irritation from Polburn when you basically accuse him of lying, but he doesn't show it. "I never said there were no ill effects, Harlequin. Those lying around you suffer from the poisoning, as do all here. It is managed, and in the best cases, the affliction remains asymptomatic, but, by all means let your own corroborate my words."
   [Scientist Will 1-2,9-2] One of your scientist nods enthusiastically as Polburn speaks, the other thinks a moment before speaking. "There is no reason they could not have managed to delay the poison. I have had formal training in toxicology, but I only evaluated this wax once under clinical conditions, and for a very brief time. These scientists would have had experience with it in labs for months, it's entirely possible their expertise allowed them to formulate an anti-toxin." The masked man looks at you, his tone changing to puzzled. "We have no reason to suspect otherwise, do we?"
    "It's our job to get these people to safety, Harlequin, not to try and find reasons to kill them," one of the infantrymen hisses through the comms, his voice accusatory.
   
   Two conflicting thoughts cross your mind, the first is that the IQ of your team has just collectively dropped 50 points, the second is that the soldier is probably right- questioning the people you're trying to save is a serious breach of trust. The fact that you're thinking both simultaneously is about to give you a headache.
   Both Alonso and Basilio seem completely normal. Granted, that means that they're towering insectile exoskeletons that think of you as mother goose, but they seem alert and completely unaffected.
   
   "Please, calm yourselves, everything is going to be alright," Polburn says soothingly. "Harlequin, I'm going to draw a scalpel from my coat, and I'm going to cut my hand. Will that satisfactorily prove that I am not some exceptionally clever Freak?"

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Powder Miner on November 16, 2014, 10:53:47 pm

James groaned to himself yet again as his hands went to his face. "Right, right, right." At least I can think to myself. "...I suppose the first order of business is to stop mumbling to myself like a crazy person... alright, like the crazy person that I am, and to get out of this morgue before I really do freeze to death." James rubbed his hands together, displeased with having to wear dead mens' clothes, but nonetheless aware that he was probably going to die if he didn't do so. He walked up slowly and quite unhappily to the morgue door and, not having any real brilliant ideas, began to bang on the door.

He was aware that it probably wouldn't be the most audible thing out there unless there happened to be someone with great/psychic hearing nearby. Yet, it was either that or break down the door (with Bly's likely help), and James wanted to try everything he could before even considering despoiling a resting place of the dead. Sometimes James wished he was a lot smarter than he was, really. There was probably an obvious third solution, probably using empathetics or something. Oh well, he'd ask Iscariot if this didn't work.

Bang on that morgue door.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 11:34:49 pm

"I asked for a scientific test, not your opinion," Dom snapped. "And you, shut up and think for a damn second. We KNOW there are smart freaks out there. We KNOW that the ones pursuing us didn't want to come this way - unless something's going on, it makes no sense for them to abandon the chase. We KNOW that this wax is harmful to normal people. We DON'T know that they have a way to neutralize it - if they could, why is it growing everywhere in here? Wouldn't the first thing they would do be try to get rid of it to help prevent complications? And why didn't Polburn name the chain of command instead of using titles? Why is that guy acting like a damn idiot when he's supposed to be a damned Technocracy scientist?"

She focused on Polburn. "I don't care if you bleed like anything else. I want hard, concrete proof." She flicked her eyes to her Immortals, then to Polburn's group. "And what about you lot? Do you have anything to say for yourselves?"

Goddamnit. I shouldn't give a fuck if these guys are Freaks; hell, I'm sure the Unchained would appreciate it if I let them get aboard a technocrat ship and go back to their base to tear shit up. But...I really have no one watching my back except these two bucketheads. I can't take the risk they won't jump us at the first opportunity. Shit, shit, shit, fuck...

She switched to broadcast solely on the encrypted channel for a brief moment. "Fennec, my gut tells me we're in shoulder-deep shit here. What's your opinion? Answer on this channel only." After speaking, she switched back to allowing external coms as well as talking on the team and encrypted frequencies.

If it's possible for Alonso and Basilio to do any sort of machine analysis for abnormalities in the room, do it and give Dom the results. Also examine Polburn as we speak. I want to see how he reacts to Dom's statements about what the team knows and doesn't know.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Harry Baldman on November 17, 2014, 03:43:27 am

Let Varric and Mia field the question and don't make unnecessary noise. Get on with the action.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2014, 11:32:41 am

Dominique Wakeman

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 16, 2014, 11:34:49 pm

"I asked for a scientific test, not your opinion," Dom snapped. "And you, shut up and think for a damn second. We KNOW there are smart freaks out there. We KNOW that the ones pursuing us didn't want to come this way - unless something's going on, it makes no sense for them to abandon the chase. We KNOW that this wax is harmful to normal people. We DON'T know that they have a way to neutralize it - if they could, why is it growing everywhere in here? Wouldn't the first thing they would do be try to get rid of it to help prevent complications? And why didn't Polburn name the chain of command instead of using titles? Why is that guy acting like a damn idiot when he's supposed to be a damned Technocracy scientist?"

She focused on Polburn. "I don't care if you bleed like anything else. I want hard, concrete proof." She flicked her eyes to her Immortals, then to Polburn's group. "And what about you lot? Do you have anything to say for yourselves?"

Goddamnit. I shouldn't give a fuck if these guys are Freaks; hell, I'm sure the Unchained would appreciate it if I let them get aboard a technocrat ship and go back to their base to tear shit up. But...I really have no one watching my back except these two bucketheads. I can't take the risk they won't jump us at the first opportunity. Shit, shit, shit, fuck...

She switched to broadcast solely on the encrypted channel for a brief moment. "Fennec, my gut tells me we're in shoulder-deep shit here. What's your opinion? Answer on this channel only." After speaking, she switched back to allowing external coms as well as talking on the team and encrypted frequencies.

If it's possible for Alonso and Basilio to do any sort of machine analysis for abnormalities in the room, do it and give Dom the results. Also examine Polburn as we speak. I want to see how he reacts to Dom's statements about what the team knows and doesn't know.

  Absolutely nothing seems capable of perturbing the doctor's outward calm, but you can feel his irritation... and a growing mixture of fascination and respect. "My dear Harlequin, am I not the reason you know of the group of test subjects that is, even now, attempting to prevent us from reaching your ship? Am I not the reason you know that there are such things as smart experiments? You trusted me then, why do you not trust me now? As for the behavior of the test subjects, who can say why they did not pursue? I imagine a military group such as your own was able to bloody them considerably, and even animals know to avoid pain." Polburn shakes his head and steps back a few paces to sit at one of the Wax encrusted tables, clearing intending to be comfortable while he engages you. "As for the Wax, I found methods to inhibit its uptake in the body, not its ability to spread. It would have exhausted those already suffering its effects to scrape it off every surface, and throwing it outside would have needlessly exposed our borders to threat. Our decision was tactical, I would have expected a Harlequin to understand that."
   The statements earns nods from most of the marines, and, if you look at it right, it does seem to make sense.
   "As for me neglecting names," Polburn pauses and turns his eyes to the ground, taking a long breath. "They were good people, forgive me for not putting names to broken bodies." He sighs, bringing his eyes up to yours. "What you want I cannot give. The anti-toxin was formulated before the breach, and I only worked from the formula. Proving months of scientific testing in a few seconds... its impossible, and why would you even ask us to? Aren't you statisfied we're alive?"

   It's a rather bizarre sensation, part of you is utterly convinced that Polburn is being honest, the other part thinks he's the worst actor you've ever seen in your life- and that's counting Tarran's attempt to lie the Hensfield guards. Alonso and Basilio observe the room slowly, but, if they notice anything special, they don't show it. They are, however, designed to assist their users in hazardous combat environments- they might be relaying information to their 'users' that they aren't sending to you.

   When you don't immediately begin nodding up and down with that Polburn is saying, his expression adopts one of concern. "Harlequin, I do not understand your reticence in helping us. However, neither you nor your team has been dosed with my inhibitor. It is quite possible that some quirk of your air filtration system has allowed some particles to enter your bloodstream." Polburn favors you with a calculated, sympathetic smile before he continues. "Paranoia and dementia are symptoms of Wax poisoning."
   [Marine Will 17-2,17-3, 1-1, 3-2][Engineer Will 12-3][Scientist will 13-2, 22-1] Some of your soldiers seem confused by the accusation, their rifles half raising again as the gravity of the accusation jolts their stupor. The rest of the infantry also begin to raise their rifles, but they shift to focus on you instead of the 'survivors'. The scientist that initially spoke in Polburn's defense, however, starts shaking his head. "This isn't right... I can't... I can't remember what isn't right, but... This isn't right," the man says softly, an expression of confusion visible through his mask.

   You wait for any kind of response from Fennec, but nothing comes. There's static, but nothing more, not even a pulse in static to let you know that someone is trying to talk back.

Spoiler: Dominique Wakeman (click to show/hide)

Health: 128/128
Stamina: 120/120 (+14)
Carried Weight: 124/210
Attire: Harlequin Uniform, Styx Assault Armor (150/150, 60lbs. Integrated Power cell charged 3/3, Internal Ammunition Supply [Cerico, 14])
Inv:
Dominique's Abassy Heavy pistol -laser sight- [6, 8lbs]
.50 pistol clip (7 0.2lbs) x5
Artemis Railgun (3/3 A, 3/3 E 18lbs)
Size S-3 rail spike pack (3, 0.6lbs) x2
Cerico Shotgun (24/8 A, 16lbs)
12 gauge shells (8, 0.3lbs) x5
Stun club (50/50 11lbs)
Advanced Medical Kit (10/10) (5lbs)
Energy Cell (Full, 0.5lbs) x5
ORS (3) x2
Chitin Nodule
Status: Fine

Spoiler:  Allies (click to show/hide)

Squad 1

Haz-Rec Marine 1
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (3 clips); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Ifrit Incendiary grenades x3
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine (Designated Gunner)
Health: 114/114
Stamina: 110/110
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Surma LMG+ (90/90) (2 belts); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Very Low Morale [-3]

Squad 2

Haz-Rec Marine 2
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (1 clip); +Underslung dart launcher (2/3)
Reserve: Salamander suppression pistol (30/30) (3 spare canisters);
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]

Haz-Rec Marine 3
Health: 100/100
Stamina: 100/100
Armor: Hy-Brasil CF-HES (100/100)
Primary Weapon: Leanashe Assault Rifle+ (50/50) (2 clips + 43/50 change); +Underslung dart launcher (3/3)
Reserve:  Blade
Status: Fine. Poor Morale [-1]

Squad 3 (Low-Com)

Tech Engineer 1
Health: 60/60
Stamina: 60/60
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Cerico Shotgun (8/8) (8 shells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Low Morale [-2]
Tools:  Mechanical Bypass Kit 5/5

Tech Scientist 1
Health: 50/50
Stamina: 45/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (50/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Fine. Average Morale [0 ]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (9/10)

Tech Scientist 2
Health: 42/50
Stamina: 45/50
Armor: Annwn ACFUS+ (35/50) (Masked)
Primary Weapon: Fenrir Energy Pistol (7/7) (2 cells)
Reserve:  None
Status: Poor Morale [-1]
Tools: Universal Interface Kit, Advanced Medical Kit (10/10)

Alonso & Basilio

Basilio, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 139/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

Alonso, Combat Carapace
Health: 49/49
Stamina: 55/55
Armor: 145/150
Weapon: Edimmu Assault Rifle (14/20 A 34/40 E)
Status: Fine, Utterly Obedient

---

Toomas Amk

Quote from: Harry Baldman on November 17, 2014, 03:43:27 am

Let Varric and Mia field the question and don't make unnecessary noise. Get on with the action.

   "Chan is..." Mia begins, her tone evasive. "It's not important right now. What do we need to do?"
   The other cellburner, you're almost certain his name is Boll, arches an eyebrow. "Interesting. Murnau's not going to be in a good mood after this. His pet scientist is doing something funny, and it doesn't seem to be going bloody."
   "Then what the fuck does he need us for?" Mia shoots back, more than a little defensive.
    Boll snorts, taking Mia's temper casually. "Insurance. Soldiers are trapped in the mess, cut back around and get outside the west entrance. If the doors open, attack, you should have the soldier's backs." Boll starts to walk off, but pauses a half turn through. "Oh, and I would advise growing armor if you can. They've found a chemical that is... quite detrimental. It would be a shame if something 'not important' happened to you as well," Boll adds, a flick of a lazy smile directed at Mia.
    "Jackass," Mia mutters as he leaves. "Come on you idiots," she adds, directing the comment at you and Varic, "we've got other idiots to kill."

   Circling around takes time, cutting a roundabout path that avoids much the main floor. It seems that everything was mobilized at the lunch bell, though, considering that you only recently took aside, it's possible that was the plan for some time.  Regardless, the halls are completely empty, barren of your kind or anything but Wax, except... You pause in the middle one of the corridors, looking up at the ceiling. Varic and Mia make it another dozen feet before they realize you've stopped, Mia, predictably, swears at you. You ignore her, focusing on the ceiling. Even with with everyone stopped, light pulses from a point a few feet ahead of you, as though something is hammering it from the other side.  Abominations used to try tricks like this, attempting to crack into the vault of tasty Cellburners, but they gave up when it finally sunk in that they couldn't hammer through alloy plate.
   Metal creaks, and the ceiling suddenly bows downwards several inches, a bright seam forming in the wax.
   Varic and Mia exchange looks that border on terror. [Intuition 21+1] This shouldn't happen, it can't happen. You assisted on the original force calculations that determined which area of the station were safe to cordon off from the abominations. It is physically impossible for an abomination to simply batter its way though the floor, unless... Unless the floor had been weakened already. A few good cuts from a plasma cutter by someone with even half a brain could, quite easily, weaken the metal enough for a breach to occur.
   Another colossal slam sends a wave of light through the hallway, dropping the ceiling another two inches, and you're reminded powerfully of what Wakeman said about 'the last act of a desperate man'. 

Spoiler: Toomas Amk (click to show/hide)

Health: 437/590 -[1,6]
Degeneration: Irises have lost color.
Carried Weight: 43/120
Attire: Plain Technician Uniform, White. Annwn CFUS (50/50, 15lbs)
Inventory:
Eldjotnar Shotgun (4/4 A, 12/12 E, 10lbs)
Energy Cell x3 (Fully Charged)
20 gauge gauss canister x12
Mechanical Bypass Kit (10 lbs, 8/10)
Mechanic's Utility Knife (1lb)
Pad (Charged, significant free space, 1lb)
Odei Flechette Pistol (3/5, 6lbs)
Status: Fine
 

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Harry Baldman on November 17, 2014, 11:44:32 am

"That is slightly unusual. Might be Wakeman's doing."

Move on out. There's probably nothing any of us would gain from finding out what flavor of abomination is going to seep through there. Pull Varic and Mia along if they don't take the hint.

"By... 'having the soldiers' backs', did Boll mean hurting them or aiding them? I admit I am slightly confused about the plan."

If I can retroactively ask this question of Boll instead, that would be wonderful. Otherwise ask Varic and Mia as we vacate the area post-haste.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2014, 11:45:51 am

Quote from: Harry Baldman on November 17, 2014, 11:44:32 am

"That is slightly unusual. Might be Wakeman's doing."

Move on out. There's probably nothing any of us would gain from finding out what flavor of abomination is going to seep through there. Pull Varic and Mia along if they don't take the hint.

"By... 'having the soldiers' backs', did Boll mean hurting them or aiding them? I admit I am slightly confused about the plan."

If I can retroactively ask this question of Boll instead, that would be wonderful. Otherwise ask Varic and Mia as we vacate the area post-haste.

((Yeah, have their back here means: Have their back so you can put numerous foreign bodies in it.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Harry Baldman on November 17, 2014, 11:48:14 am

Quote from: Draignean on November 17, 2014, 11:45:51 am

((Yeah, have their back here means: Have their back so you can put numerous foreign bodies in it.))

((Silly Boll and his unconventional usage of phrases.))

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2014, 12:12:25 pm

"I'll give you this, Polburn. I don't know what your game is, but you're certainly playing it to the end. I know I don't have dementia, because I've seen those who have. And I have my reasons for not trusting you." Dom didn't bother to look behind her; she could sense the marines raising their rifles. "If you're going to raise those guns, point them elsewhere before I knock you on your asses. I'm not going to stand for insubordination. Now, it seems to me like you expected - hell, are still expecting - us to blindly just agree with anything you say. These idiots may be prey to whatever bullshit you're using, but I'm in this position for a reason."

"Men, if you don't trust me, try to raise the arbiter and get his opinion. I've already tried to get him on the line and haven't managed it. So either coms are blocked in here - making me question how you even hailed us in the first place - or he was the one led into a trap and is already dead. Either way, this is some shady shit going on here, and we have our orders. Is Malcolm here or not?" She hoped the sudden question would catch Polburn off-guard... and if he couldn't identify Olsen from his first name, then she had confirmation that this was an elaborate charade. If he could, well, then the soldiers could just take these survivors back and she could wash her hands of them. She only had one reason to be here, and Fennec's objectives weren't hers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Draignean on November 17, 2014, 02:45:24 pm

   

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 17, 2014, 12:12:25 pm

"I'll give you this, Polburn. I don't know what your game is, but you're certainly playing it to the end. I know I don't have dementia, because I've seen those who have. And I have my reasons for not trusting you." Dom didn't bother to look behind her; she could sense the marines raising their rifles. "If you're going to raise those guns, point them elsewhere before I knock you on your asses. I'm not going to stand for insubordination. Now, it seems to me like you expected - hell, are still expecting - us to blindly just agree with anything you say. These idiots may be prey to whatever bullshit you're using, but I'm in this position for a reason."

"Men, if you don't trust me, try to raise the arbiter and get his opinion. I've already tried to get him on the line and haven't managed it. So either coms are blocked in here - making me question how you even hailed us in the first place - or he was the one led into a trap and is already dead. Either way, this is some shady shit going on here, and we have our orders. Is Malcolm here or not?" She hoped the sudden question would catch Polburn off-guard... and if he couldn't identify Olsen from his first name, then she had confirmation that this was an elaborate charade. If he could, well, then the soldiers could just take these survivors back and she could wash her hands of them. She only had one reason to be here, and Fennec's objectives weren't hers.

   Polburn purses his lips and nods, giving you an appraising look. "You are a very impressive specimen, yet I do not believe you are a Technocrat. If you were, you would have considered that in the event of an emergency in which the military sector is cordoned off, there would have to be a method of isolating communications flow for security purposes." Some of the soldiers begin to shift, and the doctor favors your group with a reassuring smile. "Of course, I do this now in order to prevent those nasty smart experiments from tapping in and realizing our plans, none of you have anything to worry about." Against all reason, that actually seems to quiet most of your men down.
   "As for Malcolm Olson.." Elias smiles wickedly, "I know him quite well, and if you're here to rescue him... That's certainly an ironic touch to the day." Doctor Polburn stands and straightens his sleeves. "The insurgents you sent ahead have failed, and so there is no cavalry coming for either us. The arbiter is out, killing my enemies, and you... You're slowly going mad while your soldiers watch. So, here's what I want to have happen. Your men are going to submit to injections, in order to prevent the toxin from spreading inside them. You, you will be personally treated by me. You're not quite as resilient as my recent subjects, but I'm convinced you can do great things. Alternately, well, we both know what happens alternately."

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 18, 2014, 12:45:13 am

"Ah, so now we're down to brass tacks. Why don't you and I walk off this way a bit and discuss this in private?" Dom gestured away from the group with her shotgun.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Tiruin on November 18, 2014, 04:11:59 am

Gruff demeanor. Must be how he copes with stress. Reasonable reaction for a minor overseer.

Thoughts jumped in intervals through Tyrin's mind, though they stabilized as he took steps towards his destination. He wished he could do more despite what good he saw he provided towards the people. War was the worst event he would've met in his life: he took a look at his hands and the image of a rifle in them, and took a deep breath to clear his thoughts. He would only wield and fire upon self-defense; he knew his ethics and morals, and wouldn't let them slip past his personal principles.

Appraising the situation, Tyrin wondered why there was argument from the very man who sent for him--presumably, a senior officer of the Unchained. He promised himself to find any sort of aid he could give for the colonists--collateral damage was the last of the affronts he would've liked to see in his life.

Nodding to himself, Tyrin made a plan.

Look around for any FAK's or any devices which I could covertly hand and quickly aid the colonists in the frontal area--or any way to aid them all in this case while making my way over to the window.

Once at the window, tap on it while giving Tuck a calm smile.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Draignean on November 18, 2014, 11:45:59 am

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on November 18, 2014, 12:45:13 am

"Ah, so now we're down to brass tacks. Why don't you and I walk off this way a bit and discuss this in private?" Dom gestured away from the group with her shotgun.

   "I admit, Harlequin, I am curious to see what you think you have to bargain with," Polburn says. "Besides, while time is always precious, one can never take too long to get things right. One word of warning, Harlequin," the doctor adds, his voice still conversational, "I feel that disarming you would be tedious for the both of us, but I would advise against trying anything with that cannon. It would become very difficult to negotiate if both of your arms were broken." Polburn flashes you another false smile and beckons you forward, towards a door that should, according to you map, lead roughly to the security substation Fennec mentioned.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 18, 2014, 11:54:14 am

Dom waited for Polburn to go first, then looked around the substation to make sure there weren't any surprises before following him in. "Before we talk about anything, I wanna know what you did to those guys to make them turn into drooling morons."

Alonso and Basilio follow, of course. Mind Bend Polburn into wanting to explain what he did to the soldiers.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Powder Miner on November 19, 2014, 02:15:40 pm

(Only now has it occurred to me that I don't even know if the door is locked. Oh well!)

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on March 09, 2015, 05:49:17 pm

Hesitant bump?

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 09, 2015, 06:10:18 pm

Draignean hasn't posted anything for a few months and hasn't responded to a PM or a steam message. Sucks, but I think he's done with this/B12. :-\

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Harry Baldman on March 10, 2015, 09:37:59 am

That'd be a damn shame, it would. Not quite positive he's never going to update again, though. This has happened once before, to my recollection.

Title: Re: Deviation-22, Ch. 3: Everything is About Control
Post by: Draignean on March 23, 2015, 08:44:54 am

More than once, to varying degrees. It's somehow possible that I can build up the same level of indomitable optimism every summer, convincing myself that fall semester won't step on optimism's neck and begins give it noogies while it begs for air. Of course, that does happen every year, and is liable to continue for one round more, and by the end of it Optimism is quite dead and Spring semester's attempt to provoke it by poking it with a pointy stick comes off more as a desperate attempt to gain attention rather than an actual annoyance- it is, after all, poking a dead body with a stick. Then spring break rolls in like a paramedic crew that lost their defibrillators and have since resorted to burying all their patients in the pet cemetery as a means of treatment, with the predictable results.

So, not dead. Overworked, underpaid, blah blah, I have a casserole in the oven, other excuses, not sure when I can get back to this. Seeing if I remember the passwords to the wikidot pages that have my crib notes will be a start. 

I am sorry.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Draignean on March 28, 2015, 12:17:10 pm

I've been looking over Deviation-22, and I believe that it's time that I put it to bed, more or less for good. This was my first RTD, and it means a lot to me, but it's time to stop putting makeup on its corpse and pretending that it's just pining for fjords.
Still, I did promise that I would see this story through, and I don't intend to break that promise. I just intend to fulfill it creatively. I'm going to convert the action-based game storyboard for D22 into a storyboard that I can use for NaNoWriMo (or just my own personal writing time), and go from there. All characters and villains that have been used thus, will be included. (Perhaps not all as major parts, but included)

Not perfect, but it's a way I can let this go with a modicum of grace.

I may, big emphasis on may, start another game in the FGARP section. Something different, more fluid, and less bound by needlessly complex rules. If you're interested, I'll send you a PM if I move on that front. I can't promise a preferential spot, but considering that I now choose my players based on blatant favoritism, the people I've worked/played with have good odds.

We had a good run. I have regrets, but I'm still proud to have played with all of you. It's been a pleasure and an honor.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 28, 2015, 12:20:19 pm

/me salutes. o7

It was a good run while it lasted, D. You already know I'm interested in anything you run (I think I actually have been in every game you've run so far now that I think about it).

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Taricus on March 28, 2015, 12:24:53 pm

Yeah, sad to see it go. This game was fantastic and I'd say pretty much part of my formative years on the boards.

And you know I'm game for one of your games Draignean.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Harry Baldman on March 28, 2015, 01:55:43 pm

Ah! My fears of the game dying permanently just as I joined have proven entirely well-founded! How terrible.

Maybe it is for the best. Especially given that...

Quote from: Draignean on March 28, 2015, 12:17:10 pm

I may, big emphasis on may, start another game in the FGARP section. Something different, more fluid, and less bound by needlessly complex rules. If you're interested, I'll send you a PM if I move on that front. I can't promise a preferential spot, but considering that I now choose my players based on blatant favoritism, the people I've worked/played with have good odds.

... I am very interested indeed.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Powder Miner on March 28, 2015, 02:04:49 pm

Ah, dang-- I was afraid this would happen.

At the least, it's good to see you back, and I'd definitely be interested in joining another game if it happened.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: TCM on March 28, 2015, 04:45:15 pm

I never got to play, but it was joy watching it ride out.

Even though I never had a game as sophisticated or as long-lived in this one, I can relate to your feelings. The feelings of resurrecting something that is dying, the way school, work and the general circumstances of life get in the way, the realization that you just can't keep something up even though it's your creation you've kept chugging along for years and now you have to put it down. It's sad, quite sad. But good comes out of it too, a kind of satisfaction that you were able to do what you did as it stands in its ended form as a testament to you're accomplishments as a GM, the knowledge you gained, and sometimes even relief.

I'll keep an eye out for your new project. Good luck man.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Tiruin on March 29, 2015, 07:18:36 am

It was...absolutely brilliant playing like this. The flavor and setting was very immersing and...the interactions were awesome.
And I can -TOTALLY RELATE- to your feelings. :'(

I would love to see a remake-continuation once more. (Can anyone PM me if I miss it, considering my connection? :D )

Quote from: Draignean on March 28, 2015, 12:17:10 pm

I've been looking over Deviation-22, and I believe that it's time that I put it to bed, more or less for good. This was my first RTD, and it means a lot to me, but it's time to stop putting makeup on its corpse and pretending that it's just pining for fjords.
Still, I did promise that I would see this story through, and I don't intend to break that promise.

Spoiler: As a total aside (click to show/hide)

 :/ Reminds me of my RTD, and I lack the guts you've got here to talk about it like this.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Draignean on March 29, 2015, 09:20:30 am

Wow, thanks for the support guys and gals, this really means a lot. If I start a new game, you all will definitely be the first to know. Of course, then I'd have to pick players, which would be a daunting task...

Quote from: Tiruin on March 29, 2015, 07:18:36 am

I would love to see a remake-continuation once more. (Can anyone PM me if I miss it, considering my connection? :D )

Of course, but I won't be doing a remake or a continuation of D22. Not for a long while at least. Entirely new world, entirely clean slate.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Tiruin on March 29, 2015, 09:38:41 am

Quote from: Draignean on March 29, 2015, 09:20:30 am

Wow, thanks for the support guys and gals, this really means a lot. If I start a new game, you all will definitely be the first to know. Of course, then I'd have to pick players, which would be a daunting task...

Do what I did. Roll the dice, and assign people a spot. :P

But yeah. Glad to see you keeping on going! c:

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: lawastooshort on March 30, 2015, 04:32:39 pm

Well done for such an amazing game, Draignean.

Title: Re: Deviation-22. The End of All Things.
Post by: Fr0stByt3 on April 07, 2015, 01:07:27 pm

I would definitely be interested in another game of yours! This one was an absolute blast to read, and even more fun to play despite the fact that I didn't really do much of anything. That's more my fault, though. You had a good run, and I would definitely buy a novelization of this if you ever make it.