Shadowrun
Shadowrun Play => Play-by-Post => Topic started by: inca1980 on <05-01-13/2147:27>
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Cast:
Zach (Male Ork Infiltrator) -- Sichr
Storm (Female Elven Norse mage) -- Thermo
@Zach:
After a month of downtime you decide it's good to go out and look for a little work despite your fat shadowbank account. Fixers are always looking for what's fresh and bleeding edge and more than a month not working can knock you down to second tier if you're not careful. You txt Amazing Larry and he says he'll hit you back with something in the next few hours. Sure enough he gets back to you with a Johnson who's looking for an easy courier run. Larry hooked up one job for that Johnson before, seems legit and says it pays out upwards of 50,000 nuyen for the group and the rest of the details and negotiations are at the meet. Rather private type, so the meet is room 24 in the Puyallup Lodge hotel, be there at midnight tonight. It's a two man job and Larry feels Storm, the Viking mojoslinger who you successfully completed the last run with would be the perfect compliment to your skills. He throws you the norse girl's commcode in case you don't have it and asks you to sort out the details.
The time right now is 10:00 am
[spoiler]OOC:
@Zach:
call up storm and sort out the details in your IC thread and then do whatever you want too.
@Storm:
Just answer the phone and sort out details and do whatever you want for IC.
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Zach didnt layed down whole pause, and the account is far thinner than it was before. Yet Zach is proud owner of solid SIN (6) with licence for his armor, weapons and bike. Also he replenished the ammunition and grenades and he even spend a few bucks to get himself qiuet place in Auburn where he can take stay over night and relax. He had visited Doc a few times, checking his new liver, as he tries to be as carefull as possible on those. He also contacted Mengulian, just to see how the business works and if he is alive. Some time he spends in that BBQ bar Brick introduced him, but mostly he is on the rad, cruising whole Seattle and talking here and there, he is looking to find the contact for Ork tribe that lives uphill in Cascade mountains, Crows, as far as Zach knows.
No contact was made so far, well at least Zach avoided Vory so far hping they gave up, well never so naive to actually believe in that.
Since Brick doesnt seem to respond, Zach had to make it on his own, and when account got thin even more, he called Larry by himself, as he hopes he left impresion good enought to get himself a job.
@Storm: Hey dievocka. I`ve just talked with Larry, and he told me taht he got something interresting to show us. If you are interrested, tell me where to pick you up, Ill be there ASAP
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Storm was hurting. Not just physically; she needed some action. She'd spent most of her downtime in her low-rent ground floor apartment recovering from the several round of surgeries she'd just gone through. The remainder of her time was spent playing with her 'ware and learning a couple new spells from a trideo package she'd purchased. She wasn't terribly interested in going out and being social, at least not just yet. She was still on a lot of people's hit-list due to the assassination last month. She had been forced to use her real SIN, meaning she was now a person of interest in a rather high-profile crime. Not so good. At least the money had been worth it, while it lasted. She was sporting a new Rating 5 SIN with the name Jerzet Ma’kolbx, a name that was far safer to use than either her real name or the fake SIN her employer had used to contact her for the previous run. That SIN was worthless now. Worse than worthless, since it would likely have gotten her killed.
She focused her new cyber eyes on a distant abandoned building over the barrens. It was much too far away to see before the surgery, but afterwards she could zoom in without any trace of glare, switch vision modes, and digitally enhance the image with nothing more than a thought. She reached out with her new black-market Spellslinger glove and a targeting reticle appeared in her field of view. She cast Ball Lightning and watched the upper floor of the abandoned building crackle with electricity, throwing sparks from the long-gone window openings.
She inhaled deeply, the corner of her vision filling with various readouts on air composition and pollutant count. She knew that if she entered an area with explosives, gunpowder, nerve gas, or any other environmentally detectable substance she'd immediately know about it. An armored taxi drove by, spewing noxious fumes from its faulty power cell, and her readouts spiked.
That's the crappy part, she thought, I get a reminder of just how nasty this city is on a constant basis.
She had gotten some rather expensive bioware that let her become hyper-aware of the emotions of people around her based on their pheromones, and she found that there were a lot more perverts living nearby than she could have possibly known about. She enjoyed using her Fear spell on them without their knowledge; she got a euphoric high when she smelled their conflicted emotions, a mixture of terror and lust.
The most painful surgery by far was the addition of Platelet Factories. It felt like her blood was on fire for weeks afterwards. Now that she's had a chance to get used to it she hardly noticed it at all. She'd been distracted once while practicing her new spell and lost her concentration. The spell went off, but she wasn't ready for it. She felt the usual "thump" at the core of her chest, and expected to get the soreness in her arms that accompanied the trauma of capillaries exploding; this time all she felt was a numbness followed by a tingling sensation as her augmented healing system immediately went to work at the cellular level, fixing problems before they bled into and damaged other areas.
Storm saw the encrypted message scroll across her PAN. She liked working with Zach, even though she knew he's in the game for one person and one person only. A true Shadowrunner.
Nothing wrong with that, she thought.
Storm replied that he should meet her at GRINDER, a local coffee bar that served shitty coffee that you could order laced with nearly anything you wanted. Anything. She'd been getting her fix of Psyche there for the past few weeks and had scoped it out pretty thoroughly. No wards, no recording devices, and no questions.
@Zach: Meet me at GRINDER, 8:00 tonight. I will bring some friends. Udachi, chummer.
[Zach knew her well enough to know that she didn't exactly have any friends, and that she was obviously referring to summoned and bound spirits.]
[OOC: Storm is going to spend the day binding a couple spirits]
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[OOC: I'm batching the summoning rolls together to save time, each spirit is being summoned and bound sequentially since Storm wouldn't be able to have 3 unbound spirits at once]
Summoning Rolls (all Force 3): air/energy aura:blast, fire/guard, water/weather control Summoning(4)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4) (12d6.hits(5)=7, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034725/)
Summoning Resist Rolls (all Force 3): air/energy aura:blast, fire/guard, water/weather control Force(3) (3d6.hits(5)=1, 3d6.hits(5)=1, 3d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034729/)
Resist Drain from summoning Cha(7)+Wil(5) (12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034734/) no drain
unbound
Air spirit, optional power: Energy Aura (Blast) - 6 Services
Fire spirit, optional power: Guard - 4 Services
Water spirit, optional power: Weather Control - 4 Services
Cast: Increase Charisma Spellcasting(6)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4) (14d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034735/) Charisma goes to 12
Drain(1) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(5) (17d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034737/) no drain
Cast: Increase Willpower Spellcasting(6)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(1) (13d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034738/) Willpower goes to 8
Drain(1) Resist Cha(12)+Wil(8) (20d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034741/) no drain
[Rerolling..]
Cast: Increase Willpower Spellcasting(6)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(1) (13d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034739/) Willpower goes to 9
Drain(1) Resist Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034740/) no drain
Binding Rolls (all Force 3): air/energy aura:blast, fire/guard, water/weather control Binding(1)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2) (7d6.hits(5)=2, 7d6.hits(5)=1, 7d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034743/) [That. Sucks.]
Binding Resist Rolls (all Force 3): air/energy aura:blast, fire/guard, water/weather control (6d6.hits(5)=4, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034750/) [That. Sucks. More.]
Drain Resist Rolls Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=6, 21d6.hits(5)=9, 21d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034755/) 4S drain [DOH!!]
So, after spending a frustrating afternoon trying to bind spirits, Storm watches the sun go down and curses her bad luck. All three of the spirits managed to slip through her fingers just as she was ready to lock them into 'contract'. She decides not to push things any further and summons a Watcher Spirit, which takes the form of a small ball of lightning.
Storm takes a few minutes to collect herself and meditates, trying to shake off the cobwebs from the stun damage she incurred trying to bind the spirits
Stun(4) Damage Recovery Roll Bod(3)+Wil(9) (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4035381/) 4S down to 1S
Some final casting before the run and she's ready to go:
Increase Intuition F3 (Sustaining Focus) Spellcasting(6)+Magic(4)-Sustaining(2) (8d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034778/) Int goes to 5
Drain(1) Resist Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034786/) no drain
Increase Reflexes F3 (Sustaining Focus) Spellcasting(6)+Magic(4)-Sustaining(2) (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034781/)
Drain(1) Resist Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034788/) no drain
[Rerolling..]
Increase Reflexes F3 (Sustaining Focus) Spellcasting(6)+Magic(4)-Sustaining(2) (8d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034783/) 3 IP, +2 Initiative
Drain(3) Resist Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=10) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4034791/) no drain
She gets on her motorcycle and heads to GRINDER to meet Zach.
[OOC: She's going to sustain her Increase Charisma and Increase Willpower spells]
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@Everyone:
Grinder is a very chatty little dive where people are all hopped up on caffiene in addition to whatever else they've had added to their drink. U spot each other and sit down at a booth which is tucked away, the loud banter reassures u than ur conversation will be private.
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Zach orders Latte and donuts with cream...he felt in love with this caloric bomb and he feel the energy would be needed in the next few hours. Makin himself comfortable, looking around he can see that his weared cammo is a bit on the verge in comparsion to the latest mode. Well he doesn`t exactly give a fuck.
When his order arrives, he takes a long sip from the caffe and then he finally focuses on Storm
By that time, he took a good look around to see if any imminent danger threatens to disturb them during the conversation. With his googles removed, he feel free with all those tactical informations and constant hum of sensor channels, but at least he can focus on the woman across the table without aiming cross placed on her ferehead.
Int(4)+Perc(4) (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4037684/)
Nice to see you again. You`ve used your holidays well?
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@Zach:
You scope out the perimeter through the corners of your eyes and nothing looks threatening. Many of the usuals are there and in between engaged in rapid conversation or nodding off in their seats there doesn't seem to be anything that would alarm you.
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Storm orders an exotic chai tea, using the specific wording that tells the server that she wants Psyche added to the drink. When customers order an expensive drink like this they are always required to pay in advance, even if they think of themselves as a "regular". Storm pays the 200 nuyen and her drink arrives just as ordered. She sips it and feels the drug kick in, making her hyper-aware of her surroundings but also giving her an ADD-like tendency to be constantly changing focus.
[Storm spends 200 cred, new balance: 2800 nuyen]
She inhales and analyzes the smells in the room, seeking any signs of deception or anxiety that would give her the red flag that this meet wasn't legit.
Perception(1)+Specialization[smell](2)+Int(6)+Olfactory Booster(6)+Enhanced Pheromone Receptors(3)-Sustaining(2) (16d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4038498/)
Storm nearly purrs as she responds to Zach:
"Good to see you as well, old friend. Vacation has been quite.. boring."
She pouts, before giving a chill and emotionless laugh. It's obvious that she's as cold-blooded as ever.
"Tell me, what is it that brings me here?"
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There is only one reason for us to sit at the same table. Work. Supposed to be quick parcel delivery, 25 grands each. This means troubles. I got wheels ready, you are our protection. Deal?
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"To business, then. A courier run. What type of vehicle do you have in your possession? And when and where do we meet our employer?"
Storm knows better than to ask questions of Zach concerning the package, its contents, or its whereabouts.
We'll meet the Johnson soon enough.
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I got my bike ready, parked outside. The meeting is planned for midnight on the place that can easily turn to trap, I'd rather move ASAP so we can look aroud before we step into possible ambush. More details on the route, I'm not used to discuss such things on such public place. We go as soon as you finish your drink.
Zach is sattisfied, knowing that he wont need another meal for at least a day.
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Outside the Grinder Zach jumps on his bike, starting the engine.
@Storm:So, elfnslayer. You ready for a ride? Ill try to make it as comfortable as possible for you so you have your hands free to take care for incidental opposition. We wont stop unless absolutely necessary. So, hang on, we are meeting the Johnson in Puyallup Lodge hotel at midnight. Dangerous hour. You know anything about that place.
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Storm climbs aboard Zach's motorcycle, taking care to ensure her bike's security system was fully activated. This wasn't a bad part of town, per se, but things still can have a way of walking off if one's careless.
She grips the seat with her legs and grabs his armored shoulder with her left hand, keeping her gloved right hand free to work magic unhindered. She tells her Watcher spirit to remain close by and alert her immediately if any spirits are detected in astral space.
@Zach: "I've never heard of this place, good to get there early for some magical recon. If we run into trouble on the bike try to give them your right flank, gives me a better field of coverage."
Storm casts a quick detection spell before they head out, a Force 5 Extended Detect Enemies spell
Extended Detect Enemies: Magic(4)+Spellcasting(6)+Focus(4)-Sustaining(2) (12d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4041545/) 5 hits (limited by Force) 6 hits
Drain(5) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4041546/) no drain
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Zach tries to make it to the site to have at least 10 minutes to quick recon, and when he parks outside the hotel, he stays on the bike to provide cover to Storm if she is about to do some astral recon, and he pulls Sylvia out of his pocket...remembers Wagner, as he always does, and sends the dragonfly above to have wider perspective.
He checks his guns are loaded and ready and waits for Storm to report in. It would probably be better if she does the talking, he was here just as a driver. Well he did enought experiences with this kind of things to know that it is highly possible that his other skills will be usefull also. He was currious about the Johnson. Especialy if he would heard one special sentence that always mean troubles. Or maybe this one would be honest one? Zach grins under the helmet, just for himself.
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@Everyone:
23:30
You've never been in the CZ zone in Chicago nor the warzone of Bogota, but Puyallup is close enough. The post apocalyptic muddle of buildings in front of u which could loosely be called a city block seems to be ur destination. The neon sign long ago shattered and hanging by just a wire is unreadable and in its place is an AR logo which flickers on and off due to the poor wifi signal. Puyallup Lodge it says and prompts ur comm to reserve a room if u so choose. The only other soul outside is an almost anorexic looking elven woman who had definitely seen better days....so bad so in fact she could pass as a banshee if it weren't for the fact that banshees don't turn tricks on city corners.
@Zach:
Your recon of the blocks around the hotel doesn't show anything unusual. A homeless troll about 2 blocks away and some devil rats is all u see in terms of beings.
@Storm:
Ur astral perception turns up with the same except for more devil rats.
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Got nothing unusual. I think we would have to take the risk. You lead, I follow.
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Storm gives the tough ork a sideways look and thinks to herself hmm, seems that chivalry really is dead
She walks into the Puyallup Lodge. Storm is wearing her armored black Urban Explorer jumpsuit over a set of black form-fitting armor and looks tough as hell as she walks in. She cycles her cybereye vision mode to the appropriate setting based on lighting conditions and scans the room.
Perception(1)+Int(6)+Vision Enhancement(2)+Attention Coprocessor(3)-Sustaining(3) (9d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4042407/)
[She's currently sustaining all her boost spells plus Detect Enemies [Extended] at Force 5 with 6 hits, range is 200m]
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@Everyone:
You ignore the flickering AR prompt for requesting a room and enter the front door to the dilapidated make-shift hotel. There's a small lobby with torn up couches and a wooden front desk which is completely unmanned. The owners must have decided to save some money and automate check-in during off hours. Only one bulb lights the whole first floor and the stairs to the upper 4 levels are so old they're even made of cracked wood. It seems that visitors are just allowed to mosey on up to whatever room they're visiting. The locks gotta be on the individual rooms because the front door was open and there's not a thing worth stealing on the first floor....take that back...looks like there once were a few more bulbs lighting this room but they're all missing save the one. Couches look screwed into the tile floor as well. Seems in Puyallup it's gotta be nailed down if you don't want it taken.
You make your way up the first flight of stairs and come out onto a dark hallway with a few more ceiling lamps lighting it, room 24 is only three doors down.
@Storm:
The burning searching sensation of your detection spell should pick up anyone with any hostile intentions towards you within the whole building and even the city block for that matter. You're not picking up anything negative. Your new cyber-eyes begin to cycle lighting and geometric data down the side of your field of view but your vision enhancements only pick up a few cockroaches you wouldn't have otherwise seen.
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Storm uses her subvocal mic to send an audio message to Zach using her commlink:
@Zach: "Hallway is clear, no hostiles detected. Hold up, performing spectral analysis. Stay frosty."
Storm inhales and her augmented sense of smell begins running a battery of tests, looking for trace amounts of explosives and chemicals, as well as trying to detect the presence of animals or unusual humanoid smells such as those emitted by ghouls.
Perception(Smell): Int(6)+Perception(1)+Specialization(2)+Olfactory Booster(6)+Attention Coprocessor(3)-Sustaining(3) (15d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4044290/)
Perception(Smell) additional dice for people/animals: Enhanced Phermone Receptors(3) (3d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4044292/)
Storm thinks to herself Why would a Johnson with 50 grand want to meet in a shithole like this? Nobody in their right mind would meet here unless they have serious backup.
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I`m right behind you, and Sylvia has the point. I don`t think this would be an ambush, well I`m prepared. I just don`t want to be the first person Johnson would look at. It may be better for negotiations to show him your pretty face before my tusks...
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@Storm:
You breathe in deeply and right away your new ware starts going to work analyzing your already keen sense of smell. The smells are heavy on the devil rat and even worse, dead devil rat, mixed in with trace amounts of motor-oil, cigarette butts, ganja, menstration, semen, urine and other bodily wastes. The last few are typical smells for places which regularly give lodging to chip-heads who don't even care if their meat bodies shit their pants while they're off in lala land.
Aside from those smells you don't really detect much else.
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Storm approaches the door and knocks. She takes a few steps back and waits for an answer.
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Zach takes place by the side of the door.
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@Everyone:
You hear foot steps in the room, the clicking of high heels on linoleum approaching the door. The knob turns and as it opens you see a woman push it open and start walking back into the room, her back still towards you she nonchalantly utters "Come in, close the door and make yourselves comfortable." Before you've even reacted she drops herself down onto a couch that you can see from the door way and lounges back without even a hint of nerviousness nor any other emotion for that matter save apathy.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66568711/SR%20shares/SRdrone26.jpg)
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Zach will follow after Stormhands in his coat, pockets, he appears lazy, bored and unipressed fo far.
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Storm walks into the room and visually scans it for anything out of the ordinary. She also gives her new host a once-over, both visually as well as astrally.
Perception(Visual): Int(6)+Perception(1)+Enhanced Vision(2)+Attention coprocessor(3)-Sustaining(3) (9d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4047375/)
Astral Perception: Assensing(1)+Int(6)-Sustaining(3) (4d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4047377/)
[assuming all is well, Storm plans to respectfully walk into the room and will act professional, casual, and classy all at the same time, waiting for the host to make the next move]
Etiquette: Cha(12)+Etiquette(1)+Enhanced Phermone Receptors(2)+Glamour(3)-Sustaining(3) (15d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4047378/)
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@Storm:
The room looks just as dilapidated as the rest of the place. There is only the couch which your host is sitting on on the wall across from the doorway, a king sized bed on your left which still is made and doesn't look to have been slept in and a closed window to your right.
When you open your mind to the astral realm the signatures in the room are drab and quite grey save for the aura of your host. It is quite a peculiar aura but nonetheless is rather drab as well. If you had to identify it you would might say it's of a plant-like or microbial nature, hard to tell.
@Everyone:
After you close the door out of courtesy to what she just asked you to do and because it doesn't seem like she'll start talking until you close it anyways, she immediately begins.
"Well, I suppose you figured out by now that this is no courier run. I will get to the point immediately."
She pauses for a moment as she looks Zach up and down from head to toe, almost as if she recognizes him. Then she turns and looks back at Storm.
"There is an associate of yours that we need you to help us track down. He runs the shadows under the alias of Brick. If you arrange a meeting with him so that my associates can grab him, then there's 50,000 nuyen in it for the both of you. Any questions?"
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Killing Johnson? That would be unprofessional. Going after Brick. Well I`m lot of things but not the betrayer. That Brick would accept the offer as soon as it is made? Well, someone else`s behaviour doesn`t define my standards.
Without the word, Zach turns back and simply walks away.
Amazing motherfucker Larry had sold us. Now there is only one way to deal with him.
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Storm sends a quick text across Zach's PAN: "Careful, she's not a metahuman. This whole thing smells bad."
I only did one run with Brick. There were only five people that knew about the run, and four of them were part of the team. That leaves Larry. And now this bitch, and probably whoever she's working for.
"It takes twenty-five thousand nuyen to get me in the door. Certainly doesn't buy my loyalty. And sure as hell doesn't make me turn on someone. Especially someone as allegedly dangerous as Brick. This is a fool's errand. Care to tell me whats really going on here?"
Cha(12)+Negotiation(1)+Glamour(3)+Enhanced Pheromone Receptors(2)-Sustaining(3) (15d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4052507/)
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Thx. Clone, IMO. It reminds me someone.
Sylvia, possitioned between Zach and the johnson thing, was about to set point as was standard routine: >>hold position<<
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@Everyone:
The woman sits up from her lounging position and then with almost unnatural briskness rises to her feet and stands there looking at the two of you.
Fine. If you want to know what is really going on I'll explain. You have very little choice in this matter. I fail to see the details of this situation where you have the upper-hand in any way shape or form. You could take the easy way out of this situation....or you could take the really easy way out of this situation. Either get on the comm and arrange a meeting with Brick or we kill the both of you.
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I ain`t selling my mates, bitch.
INI(11) (11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4054024/)(I:14)
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Storm issues a mental command to her Watcher Spirit:
"Send a picture of this woman's face to Brick. Tell him that she's after him and to not trust Larry. Bring back a reply if he has one." The little spark flies away in astral space, zooming like a bolt of lighting.
Storm tries to buy some time for the Watcher to get well clear of the area. Pumping her for some information may prove to be helpful, assuming she gets out alive that is. First, she sends an encrypted message to Zach: "Get ready."
She tries to Con the woman into believing she might be swayed with the right information.
"Why should we trust that you'll pay us? What will you do with Brick when you have him?"
Con: Cha(12)+Con(1)+Glamour(3)+Phermone Receptors(2)-Sustaining(3) (15d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4054209/)
[in case negotiations don't go well...]
Initiative: Int(6)+Rea(2)+Increase Reflexes(2) (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4054196/) Initiative total: 12
[Storm is prepared to use Counterspelling to protect both her and Zach if necessary]
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@Everyone:
Her forearm breaks open into little retractable pieces and reveal the black barrel and targeting system of a cyberarm gun. pops open
[spoiler]
Initiative: Initiative: (11d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4054265/)
Init. Score: 11
Combat has begun so you guys act first!
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IP1,CT1: Zach - 14, Storm - 12, Woman - 11.
Edge: Zach-2/2, Storm - 3/3
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Free:
Sylvia: Attack with boom.
Single+Single:
2xBoost Attribute: Magic(7)+Boost(1) Agility Strenght (8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4054517/) (Agi +1, Str+0)
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[edit: Storm is viewing things from non-astral "meat space" and is using low-light vision with her cybereyes]
Storm immediately throws up a veil, vanishing from sight as though blinking out of existence. She pivots into the room, crouching as she does so, trying to get out of the line of fire of the cybered woman they're now facing. Zach stands one heck of a lot better chance than she does in one-on-one combat.
[Complex Action: Cast improved invisibility]
Cast Invisibility(F5): Magic(4)+Spellcasting(6)+Specialization(2)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(3) (13d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4054674/)
Drain(3) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4054679/) no drain
[Free Action: Pivot into room while crouching]
[OOC: Does Storm's "Detect Enemies" spell alert her to anyone else in the area?]
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@Everyone:
As both of you light up the room with brief flashes of mana, Zach from his agility boost and Storm from her Invis spell, you can tell you caught the woman off-guard but she quickly adjusts.
@Storm:
When you casted the illusion you noticed that the woman's will did not resist as a living person's tends to....more like an object. In fact, the spell which alerts you to people with ill-intent does not register anyone at all, not even the woman ready to shoot at you.
Despite the strong invisibility spell you weaved about yourself you can see her mechanical eyes still tracking you. The spell must be fooling her visual light spectrum channels so she's gotta have some ultra-sound somewhere in her sensor suite....not good.
Her wrist whips around and the small black barrel protruding from her open mechanical arm lights up and the silenced gunfire makes you dive but you're not able to find any effective cover!
[spoiler]
Shoots Storm. Storm takes a -5 to defense roll.
Long Wide Burst: Agility 8 + Exotic Weapon 5 + Smartlink 2 - Ultrasound 3 = (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4057500/). 8P incoming. Rounds are -4 AP.
Shoots Zach. Zach takes a -2 to defense roll.
Long Wide Burst: Agility 8 + Exotic Weapon 5 + Smartlink 2 - Change target 2 = (13d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4057503/). 6P incoming. Same -4 AP.
[/spoiler]
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Storm has no chance to dodge, all she can do is try to shield her face and neck from the barrage of bullets.
Damage Resist(8P): Ballistic(10)-AP(4) (6d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4057681/) 5P damage, -1P for platelet factories, 4P total
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@Everyone:
As lead flies around the room you see Zach's drone whizzing about.
IP2,CT1: Zach - 14, Storm - 12, Woman - 11.
Edge: Zach-2/2, Storm - 3/3
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Defence roll:
RE(7)+Combat Sense(2) (9d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4061594/)
Critical glitch. Using edge to negate it
Body(4)+Camo(8)-AP(4) (8d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4061599/)
2P
Bitch is fast
Sylwia stop
Zach pulls out his Heckler and from the minimal distance he places his bet on direct fire:
AG(5)+Smg(6)+Smart(2) (13d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4061609/)
Narrow long burst, 9P + net AP -4
Silenced.
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[spoiler]
Defense: Reaction 6 = (6d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4063567/)
Base of 5P + 2 net hits vs. 10 Ballistic - 4 AP = 6. Hardened armor threshold beat.
Soak: Body 6 + Bal. Armor 10 - AP 4 = (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4063568/). Base 5P + Net hits 2 + Narrow Burst 5 = 12P so she takes 9P.
Storm's turn!
[/spoiler]
Interrupted mid burst the scantily clad lady takes the full brunt of Zach's well placed burst. As the rounds hit her torso you see the skin rip open in patches and underneath is only torn metal shielding, circuitry and LED's. One round even hits her head and exposes parts of a metalic skull underneath some sort of foamy skin-like covering. She flies back and lands right back on the couch on which she was sitting before and utters in a speaking voice that sounds glitchy all of a sudden: "Pre--pare to be e---rased."
At the exact same moment you hear a whirring sound coming from outside the window.
[spoiler]OOC: Simple action to observe what's outside the window. Otherwise you face a -3 penalty to shooting or casting at something you can't really see.[/spoiler]
IP2,CT1: Zach - 14, Storm - 12, Android - 8.
Edge: Zach-1/2, Storm - 3/3
Wounds: Zach{2P}, Storm{4P}, Android{9P}
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Even when behind the wall, Zach had the feeling something moves out there:
Magic(7)+Perception(4) (11d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4063591/)
[spoiler](Motion sense power, 2 hits = detects movement of smaller than metahuman, bigger than cat/dog in 7 meters range)[/spoiler]
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Storm lashes out at both targets with Flamethrower attacks. Her face is set in a malicious grin as she takes vengeance on the android sitting on the flammable sofa.
[Magic+Spellcasting dice pool is split in order to attack two enemies at once]
Cast F5 Flamethrower (2 Targets) (1: Android): [Magic(4)+Spellcasting(6)]/2+Specialization(2)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(4)+Spellslinger(1) (8d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4063706/)
Cast F5 Flamethrower (2 Targets) (2: Unknown at Window): [Magic(4)+Spellcasting(6)]/2+Specialization(2)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(4)+Spellslinger(1)-Visibility(3) (5d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4063712/) no glitch
[drain is increased from 5 to 6 for each casting in order to attack two enemies at once]
Drain(6) Resist (x2): Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=9, 21d6.hits(5)=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4063714/) no drain
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[spoiler]
Android Defense: Reaction 6 - Wound 3 = (3d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4065044/). 7P incoming against 10 - half AP= 5 means attack hits. Android Soak: Armor x 2 = (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4065049/). Takes 4P. Which destroys her.
[/spoiler]
Storm's two hands outstretched in different directions spit streams of white hot flame which dart across the room. The first stream hits the window and spreads out lighting the curtains and setting the wooden window frame on fire. The second stream slams right into the android woman and lights her and the couch up like a christmas tree, sparks flying as metal and plastic melt. She tries to move and get up, but her gyro-systems are too far gone and she falls right back on the couch which is completely engulfed. Her voice rings out distorted and barely audible but enough so that you catch her saying "Weee will render your professionnn irrelevant...." right before she goes off-line.
Doesn't look like before too long the whole room will be ablaze.
Suddenly the window shatters open as a roto-drone smashes through guns on full auto!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66568711/SRdrone48.jpg)
[spoiler]
Simple Action: crash through window
Simple Action:
Attacks Zach {1,2,3}, Storm {4,5,6} 1d6=1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4065077/). So it attacks Zach.
Full Auto Narrow Burst: Pilot 5 + Targeting 5 = (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4065078/). Damage is 5P + 9DV + 2 hits. Remember only compare 5P+net hits against armor to see if it's S or P.
It's now the 3rd IP. Zach and Storm can act.
[/spoiler]
Her guns are aimed directly at Zach!
@Zach:
Your ability to detect minute disturbances in the mana field allow you to feel things moving in the hallway. It's definitely more than one object about the size of the roto-drone in front of you.
IP3,CT1: Zach - 14, Storm - 12, Rotodrone - 11
Edge: Zach-1/2, Storm - 3/3
Wounds: Zach{2P}, Storm{4P}
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Zach doesn`t wait for being exterminated and he crouches to avoid being hit and to decrease his signature:
Re(7)+CS(2) (9d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4065112/)
Hallway. Multiple targets.
Zach doesnt feel like shouting. He was glad that Storm chosed the same as he did and he didnt had to fight her, if Johnson tells her to. Instead, it seems they are on the same side. At least for now. Yelling wont help anyone. This has to be done calm and quick.
He fully concentrates on immediate threat:
AG(5)+Smg(6)+Smart(2) (13d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4065129/)
Narrow long burst, 5P + 4 + net, AP -4
AG(5)+Smg(6)+Smart(2) (13d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4065130/)
Narrow short burst, 5P + 2 + net, AP -4
Ammo: 22/35(c)
Silenced.
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[spoiler]
Full Defense: Response 5 + Defense 5 = (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4066539/). First shot gets 3 net hits. 8P vs. 9 Ballistic - 4 AP, so attack penetrates. Incoming is 8P+5P= 13P. Soak: Body 3 + Ballistic 9 - AP4 = (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4066556/). So drone takes 11P and is destroyed.
We are momentarily out of combat.
[/spoiler]
Zach lays into the rotodrone with his Heckler and riddles it with bullets sending it flying and crashing into the wall as it too goes offline.
You definitely hear more whirring noise outside the window but nothing is in sight yet. The intense flames and spreading smoke are impeding your vision more and more. The flames are centered on the window and the couch.
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Thanx for no letting me down. says Zach as he puts his respirator on
I know you didn`t knew Brick too much, and he was sick bastard from time to time, well he didn`t shoot me when he should, and I won`t let him down. Now...which way lady? My climbing equipement is in my backpack...down in the compartement of the bike, so I have another SMG, a few clips with armor piercing and explosive ammo, and a few grenades, some of them even EMP. Shortest way down is... Zach looks at the window
...possibly the same shit as if we try our chances on that hallway. There also seems to a be a few of those birdies. By the way...Ive heard the Hells kitchen is a nice place to visit this time a year. Would we give it a try?
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"Null perspiration, chummer. Doesn't really matter how well I know Brick, you don't turn on your team. The shadows are dangerous enough without betraying your allies."
She pulls the specially-designed collar of her Urban Explorer jumpsuit over her nose and mouth, the pressure-sensitive material holding its shape and filtering the smoke from the air before it hits her lungs. She pushes a button on her jumpsuit and her whole body begins to blend in with the background due to the ruthenium fibers sewn into her armor.
Storm dispells two of her sustained spells, Detect Enemies and Improved Invisibility. She puts her hands together as though she's praying and her wounds close up, metal slugs hitting the floor as they are pushed from her body.
Cast Heal: Spellcasting(6)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2)-Injured(1) (11d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4066924/)
Drain(2) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4066933/) no drain
She gently puts her bare left hand over Zach's heart. A moment of concentration and his wounds close up just like hers had a moment before.
Cast Heal (Zach): Spellcasting(6)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2) (12d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4066935/)
Drain(1) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4066936/) no drain
Finally, Storm summons some help in the form of an F6 Air spirit [optional powers: Elemental Attack (lightning), Guard]
Summon F6 Air Spirit: Summoning(4)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2) (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067024/)
Summoning Resist (6d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067030/) 1 net service
Drain(2) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067032/) no drain
Storm releases the spirit from the contract, and the spirit moves quickly back to the metaplanes, seemingly oblivious to the intrusion
Summon F6 Air Spirit: Summoning(4)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2) (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067064/)
Summoning Resist (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067068/)
Drain(4) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067069/) no drain
The spirit isn't interested in this particular contract and Storm is unable to convince it otherwise
Summon F6 Air Spirit: Summoning(4)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2) (10d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067071/)
Summoning Resist (6d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067072/) 4 net services
Drain(2) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4067073/) no drain
The spirit nearly slips through a loophole in her contract but she seals it at the last moment, getting four services out of the bargain. The services are in exchange for a single breath of Storm's breath directly from her lungs. The air spirit inhales the air greedily, drawing Storms lungs nearly empty. Storm sees spots for a moment due to the lack of oxygen but she quickly recovers. The Air Spirit seems pleased with the transaction.
Storm tells the spirit through their telepathic link: "My cold and etherial partner, you have entered a contract which must be fulfilled. Outside that window is a group of flying metal abominations. You are to Conceal yourself, the ork named Zach [she nods in Zach's direction], and the elf named Storm [she puts her hand on her own chest], and cause Accidents to the abominations outside. If they attack and you near depletion, I command you to return to the metaplanes before you are unraveled. [uses two services]
Via text on Zach's PAN: "Hells Kitchen sounds grand. Get ready to jump. We need to see whats going on our there, any ideas?"
Storm nods at the blown-out window and waits.
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"Ok. Shut down your pan."
Zach pulls out his commlink, and when he sees Storm is offline, he shouts down his pan and sets his device om Jamming-on-fly mode. This can at least made sensor targeting more difficult.
"Ok. Ready when you are"
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The spirit of air leaps into action and jumps through the flames of the window.
[spoiler]
Must soak 5P. Soak Damage of Flames: Body 4 + 1/2 Impact 6 = (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068588/). Takes 3P.
Uses Accident on Drone 1: Spirit's roll: Magic 6 + Willpower 6 = (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068940/). Drone's roll: Pilot 5 + Response 5 = (10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068941/). You scored 4 net hits so according to the Accident Power that's a Critical Glitch like effect.
It grimaces in pain as you see that it's swirling mist like structure is slightly disrupted by the heat of the flames. It stops on the other side and floats so that it can be in line of sight of Zach and Storm but can also see whatever might be incoming.
[spoiler]
Air Spirit Init: Init 15 - Wound 1 = (14d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068596/). Init score 18.
Drones Init: Pilot 5 + Response 5 = (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068603/). Init score 13.
Drones try to see Spirit. It's threshold 1 because F6 spirit very obvious. Drone Perception: Sensor 4 + Clearsight 5 - Conceal 6 (1)= (3d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068638/). With tacnet all of them can see her if even only 1 can.
Drones attack:
Drone 1:
Drone 1 Full Narrow Burst: Pilot 5 + Targeting 5 + Tacnet 2 = (12d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068619/). Spirit Defense: Reaction 10 = (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068614/). Incoming on spirit is 9P Base, which doesn't beat the hardened armor.
Test to see if drones are smart enough to switch to different ammo. We'll make that threshold 3. Pilot 5 + Respone 5 (3) = (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068623/).
Drone 2:
Uses Free to switch ammo to S'n'S. Drone 2 Full Narrow Burst: Pilot 5 + Targeting + Tacnet 2 = (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068627/). Spirit Defense: Reaction 10 - Prev. Def. 1 = (9d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068634/). Missed!
Drone 3:
Uses Free to switch ammo to SnS. Drone 3 Full Narrow Burst: Pilot 5 + Targeting 5 + Tacnet 2 = (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068641/). Air Spirit Defense: Reaction 10 - Prev. Def. 2 = (8d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068644/). Incoming is 6S + 5 net hits= 11S which beats 1/2 impact of 6. Total incoming is 20S w/ FNB. Air spirit soak: Body 4 + 1/2 impact 6 = (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068647/). Uses Edge to roll 6 Edge dice. 6d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068649/). That's two 6's. 2d6.hits(5)=0 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068651/). So that's 7 soaked and Spirit takes 13S which disrupts it.
[/spoiler]
You suddenly hear silenced auto fire and can see the spirit dodging it but before it can even send you a mental message you see the autofire has changed from live rounds to SnS as little electrical arcs dart out and engulf the air being and it's quickly burned to shreds which just dissipate into a fine mist. You see one of the drones fall past the window, it's propellers completely stopped and then you hear it crash on the ground below.
These drones seem to be quite smart and well programmed. You don't know how much time you have until they have LOS on you through the window. You sure as hell can't see them yet but the flames around the window make you keep your distance.
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Storm looks around the room, trying to judge its construction. She pays particular attention to the floor, walls, and ceiling.
perception(visual): Int(6)+Perception(1)+vision enhancement r2(2)+attention coprocessor(3)-sustaining(2) (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4068683/)
Need to find a way out of here, trapped like a lioness in a cage
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@Storm:
The construction of the floor is linoleum over wood panelling over a very old concrete structure. The walls also have the same type of structure except the surface is peeling wallpaper over dry-wall. Opposite the wall with the window you do see a metal ventilation grate just below the ceiling that is about 0.5 m x 0.5 m.
Looks like part of the HVAC system.
@Everyone:
By now you see that entire wall that that the window is on is on fire and the temperature is almost un-bearable.
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Storm grabs Zach by the shoulder and points towards the wall opposite the window where the metal grate is fastened to the wall.
"Time to get out of this shithole."
She summons another spirit, this time a burly dwarf. [F6 Earth Spirit, optional powers: Concealment, Elemental Attack: Blast]
Summon F6 Earth Spirit: Summoning(4)+Magic(4)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2) (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4069030/)
Summoning Resist: Force(6) (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4069031/) [2 services]
Drain(4) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4069032/) [2P drain, reduced to 1P by platelet factories]
The spirit makes a harsh demand in exchange for his services. As Storm finalizes the contract, she reaches down, grabs her pinky fingernail, and savagely rips it off. She barely grimaces as she hands it to the spirit dwarf, who tucks it into his pocket, giving her an expectant look.
Storm mutters quietly to herself, "Tribute ensures loyalty."
She points at the metal grate and mentally commands the spirit: "Mighty dwarf, rip that metal grate from the wall so that we may all pass through! NOW!!"
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Huh. Time for plan B
Zach said, pulling out hi-explosive grenade. He stops with the pin half pulled out, as Storm begin another summoning.
Already have a plan, but if you like to hurt yourself, go ahead.
wow she is a bit hectic. Hope she planed some moves ahead.
He reaches to the air and hides Sylwia in the pocket.
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[spoiler]
Remove grate test: Str 10 + Body 10 = (20d6.hits(5)=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4069328/). Made it. That's 1 service.
Make an Agility + Strength (4) check to move through the vent. If you make it then you can drag yourself.
[/spoiler]
You're amazed at how quickly your blood coagulates but the pinky still smarts really bad!
The rugged little earthen dwarf nods and lunges at the grate sinking his fingers right into the metal and yanks it off with ease. As you look into the darkness of the vent shaft you can see that after about half a meter it makes a T intersection that goes left and right. It is incredibly small and dragging yourself through it will be very difficult.
Wounds: Storm{1P (drain)}
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Well, Id say Ladies first but Id rather be the one encountering what`s inside and on the other side
Zach feels the heat becomming violent even with his fire resistant clotches. Like Storm said, time to get out of this hole. He recalls all those devil rats they saw when they arrived, and decided to lead the way into the darkness. He stretches his arms, makes a few exercises
Magic(7)+Boost STR/AGI(1) (8d6.hits(5)=4, 8d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4069843/) Str: 8, Agi: 7
And enters the gaping hole:
Strenght(8)+AGI(7) (15d6.hits(5)=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4069844/) :o
Like a deepthroat. And the lady comes right after.
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@Zach:
Even though you're head is aching a little from the mana slowly draining out of you muscles, you decide it's worth another boost and you charge them again with energy and instantly feel much stronger and faster. You smile under your respirator and make your way into the vent shaft. The cat in you takes over and you start wiggling and dragging yourself. Within seconds you're already completely inside and have rounded the corner. After only 2 meters you find another branching vent shaft that ends in a grate that must lead into some adjacent room. The shaft also continues on ahead and you're pretty sure that you're in between floors right now.
@Storm:
As soon as Zach disappears through the vent you see a roto-drone pop out of the smoke and flames of the window and scan the room. It's quite obvious his sensors have registered you.
[spoiler]
Roto-drone perception: Sensor 4 + Clearsight 5 - Heavy Smoke 2 (2) = (7d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4070021/). Storm is spotted, Zach isn't cuz he's in the shaft out of sight.
Zach and Storm roll initiative.
Roto-drone init: Pilot 5 + Response 5 + Tacnet 2 = (12d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4070017/). Init score 16.
[/spoiler]
Wounds: Storm{1P (drain)}, Zach{1S(drain)}
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That opening is tiny! How the hell did Zach wiggle his ork self through the vent? Holy crap, another drone!
Initiative: Storm (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4070347/) init: 14
Initiative: Earth Spirit (14d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4070351/) init: 19
[Storm uses a point of Edge to go first this round]
[simple action]
She sends a mental command to the dwarven earth spirit: "Blast the drones to pieces with your sledgehammer!!" [Elemental Attack: Blast]
[simple action]
Storm dives into cover behind an object near the grate
Storm knows her only chance now is to get into the ductwork as soon as the coast is clear. She can't let the drone see her otherwise its tacnet will alert the whole pack, probably along with the ones in the hall. Not much of an escape route if the drones simply wait to shoot them at the exit.
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Good they made it this little today
Zach smiled as he was pulling Miniwielder from the pocket. Electric arc buzzes and starts to melt the material of the grate. He was aware Storm is in the middle of dealing with sme additional threat, well there want much he was able to now, trying to move backwards in this spacewould be quite challenging and it for sure wont be as quick as moving forward. In the end, he has full confidence in her ability to deal with it.
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[spoiler]
Earth Spirit Blast: Agility 4 + Exotic Ranged 6 = (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4071186/). Roto-drone defence: Response 5 = (5d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4071188/). So 2 net hits makes it 8P incoming.
Drone soak: Body 3 + 1/2 Armor 5 = (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4071190/). Drone takes 6P and because 6P + Force = 12 vs. Body 3 is so much more it's gonna be a powerful knockdown. I'll have drone do a Pilot + Maneuver (4) to not crash. Pilot 5 + Maneuver 5 - Wound 2 (4) = (8d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4071191/). Not enough hits.
[/spoiler]
The earthen golem-like dwarf swings it's hammer, raises it in the air and brings it down on the floor. Linoleum and splinters fly up in the air as the top surface of the floor gets torn up. The tear in the linoleum extends out from where the hammer impacted in a line which heads straight for the drone and as soon as it is under the roto-drone explodes upwards sending the little machine flying backwards. It's gyroscope seems to have been completely damaged as it whizzes around in aimless circles without any control and crashing into the wall.
IP1,CT1: Spirit-19, Rotodrone-16, Storm-14
Edge: Zach-1/2, Storm - 2/3
Wounds: Zach{1S(drain)}, Storm{1P(drain)}
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@Storm:
The earthen spirit jumps at the downed drone and crushes it completely with his hammer. The smoke starts to get really bad in the room and suddenly a second and third drone fly into the room.
[spoiler]
Earth Spirit Init: (14d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072327/).
Drones Init: (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072328/). Earth spirit goes on 17, Drones on 15.
Earth spirit attacks again. Agility 4 + Exotic Ranged 6 - Smoke 2 = (8d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072332/).
Drone 1 defense: Response 5 = (5d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072334/). Incoming damage is 9P. Drone 1 Soak: Body 3 + 1/2 Armor 5 = (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072336/). Drones takes 7P. Makes Piloting test to see if it crashes. Drone 1 Soak: Pilot 5 + Response 5 (4) = (10d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072338/). This one manages to stay in the air.
Drone 1 Attack: Pilot 5 + Targeting 5 + Tacnet 2 - Wound 2 = (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072339/). Spirit Defense: Reaction 8 = (8d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072349/). Oops forgot smoke, but it Missed anyways.
Drone 2 Attack Full Narrow Burst: Pilot 5 + Targeting 5 + Tacnet 2 - Smoke 2 = (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072351/). Spirit Defense: Reaction 8 - Prev. Def. 1 = (7d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072353/). Missed, he's a champ! Next IP.
Spirit Attack: Agility 4 + Exotic 6 - Smoke 2 = (8d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072354/). Drone 1 Defense: Response 5 - Wound 2 = (3d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072355/). Incoming is 10P. Drone 1 Soak: Body 3 + 1/2 Armor 5 = (8d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072356/). Takes 6P which destroys Drone 1.
Drone 2 Attack: Pilot 5 + Targeting 5 + Tacnet 2 - Smoke 2 = (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072358/). Spirit Defense: Reaction 8 = (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072360/). He dodges. Spirit has only 2 IP's, drone 2 has one more.
Drone 2 Attack: Pilot 5 + Targeting 5 + Tacnet 2 - Smoke 2 = (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072361/). Spirit Defense: Reaction 8 - Prev. Def. 1 = (7d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072362/). Nice! Spirit dodges. We'll just keep same Init for 2nd Combat turn.
Spirit Attack: Ag 4 + Exotic 6 - Smoke 2 = (8d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072365/). Wow! Drone defense: Response 5 = (5d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072367/). Incoming is 11P. Drone 2 Soak: Body 3 + 1/2 Impact 5 = (8d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4072368/). Takes 10P which destroys it!!
Could have gone south for the little dwarf but he won that one with some damn good rolls!!
Out of Initiative now.
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You dive behind the bed and all you hear suddenly is the echoing blasts of thunder from the dwarf's hammer, silenced machine gun fire and the sound of shell casings pinging against the floor. Then it all stops. You look up and the dwarf is standing in the middle of the room leaning on it's hammer looking at you with a smirk. Its contract now complete it nods bidding you farewell and just crumbles into dust departing from this world. The flames have almost spread to the bed.
@Zach:
You quickly cut a circle big enough in the vent so that you can make it through. As soon as you poke your head through you see with your low-light vision that there is a naked man and woman wrapped in bed-sheets cowering behind the bed looking very scared at the obvious sounds of gun-fire and blasts. They don't seem to have noticed you at all though since there heads are down and they aren't looking about the room. The sound of the welding was probably quite drowned out by the din coming from the "johnson's" room. You're worried and try to get a quick stat on Storm.
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Storm thanks Thor that her earth spirit was as tough as he turned out to be.
[OOC: Gotta consider changing her specialization to summoning Earth spirits after that one...]
She sends a quick message to Zach via her PAN: "Three more drones down. Check the window and let me know when its clear. I'm going to jump."
The fire in the room is getting really bad and the smoke is almost unbearable. Her eyes water as she summons another spirit. She knows that a Water spirit would throw a fit at being summoned into a burning building, so she decides to summon a Guardian spirit.
Summon F6 Guardian Spirit, Optional Powers: Elemental Attack: Water, Concealment
Summon Guardian Spirit: Magic(4)+Summoning(4)+Specialization(2)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2) (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4073277/)
Summoning Resist: (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4073278/) 1 net service
Drain(4) Resist: Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4073280/) no drain
The valkyrie appears and surveys the burning room with a calm and resolute look. It turns its attention to Storm and waits for its tribute. She pinches her already wounded pinky finger and a drop of already-hardening blood seeps out. She flicks it at the spirit, the spot appearing on its chainmail armor and instantly disappearing as it is consumed as the contract is sealed. Damn that finger hurts.
"Proud Valkyrie, your protection is needed. In order to fulfill your contract I require you to clear a safe path to the window so that I may pass. Sweep away flames and drones alike with the waters of Aegir! Hyyaaaaaaaaaa!!!"
Storm crouches in preparation to leap through the window as soon as she hears from Zach and the flames are pushed back enough for her to make the jump.
Come on Zach, don't let me down...
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Zach looks down on the pair in the bed.
Don`t be afraid your hot moments are just about to come.
He leaps downfrom the shaft and land softly in the room.
Drain (Boost rating=1S,1S)
Will(3)+Body(4) (7d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4073306/)
Will(3)+Body(4) (7d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4073307/)
No drain
You better leave this place before you got burned, there is a blaze raging in the floor above and nobody called for fire-fighters yet.
Magic(7)+BoostAGI(1) (8d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4073308/)
Having those two still in the field of view, Zach carefully approaches the window, SMG ready
AGI(9)+Infil(3)+Cat(2) (14d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4073310/)
watching for any drones, aven when doesnt feel any movement:
INT(4)+Perc(4)+VisEnh(3) (11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4073312/)
When he is done, he turns his commlink back online. Message from Storm makes him smile, he puts his trust into right person. Even if she couldn`t sneak throught shaft.
He looks back at the pair: What are you waiting for? Run you fools! This place is getting badly torched.
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@Zach:
As soon as you're done telling the couple to split, they jump up still wrapped in bed sheets and rush for the door too scared to yell. As soon they reach it they open it and run out, and just as quickly the soft familiar clatter of auto-fire rings out and they both get riddled with bullets and fall, still in your view in the middle of the hallway right in front of the door, the bedsheets tattered and blood-stained. The door is still open and you hear the whirring of a roto-drone approaching and slowing down as if to look inside the room they just came out of.
As you peer outside the window you see that it looks out onto a very dark alley-way that runs along the back of the building and is only lit by the intense flames blasting out of the window of the adjacent rooms. You do see three more drones circling over-head above the alley but you're quite sure they haven't spotted you.
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Three more to go outside. Got company.Stay low.
[offline]
As Zach hears the shooting on the corridor he rolls behind the bed as he expects further check. He lies quietly, EMP grenade ready in one hand, SMG in other.
AGI(9)+Infi(3)+Cat(2) (14d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4074260/)
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@Zach:
The drone slowly zooms into the room and begins looking around. A red band of laser light scans the room. Once it seems satisfied it goes out back into the hallway and the whirring gets fainter as it moves away.
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Got clear air for now. If we play this good, we may be good. Drone just scored two kills. Bad place for love, I tell you.
I can feel those three outside still around, well if you avoid their attraction a bit longer they may decide they got what they come for. Still. its hard to tell what the bloody drone got on his mind, and I aint no hacker to read it...How is the fire? You can stand it a bit longer?
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@Storm:
The fire is now raging and the entire half of the room which contains the window and the couch is consumed. There is still a path towards the door to the hallway but you would have to jump over some flames.
You're Valkyrie spreads open her arms and let's forth a jet of water attempting to extinguish the flames.
[spoiler]
Attempt to Extinguish Flames. Willpower 6 + Magic 6 (4) = (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4085209/). Flames already too hot and evaporate water before it has a chance to suffocate them. Steam + Smoke will produce a temporary -4 to visibility.
If you want to make it to the door make an athletics check threshold (3) to not take some damage.
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The water dashes upon the big area affected by the fire and steam hisses and fills the room making it almost impossible to see. She keeps the jet spewing as long as she can but to no avail as the heat is too intense for water to stay in liquid form and she looks back at you.
"My liege, my powers are no match for these flames, forgive me...."
With that she bows and disintegrates into a vanishing mist, her services for you completed.
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Storm sends a message via her PAN: Chummer I am stuck here, window is a no-go and the hallway is a kill-zone. Think you can pull me through this duct??
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Idn. Can't you just levitate down or somethin? Going back and forth that hole, not going to happen. Im glad I made it once, and I prefere not to get stuck in the went of burning house. Another ideas. I can take down some of those drones outside, but not all oe them.
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Storm sends Zach a voice message through her PAN:
(Coughing loudly) "The fire is spreading too fast, gotta get out. Hallway's no good, can't use the element of surprise and they'll frag anything that opens the door. I'm jumping, see if you can distract the drones enough to buy me a second or two. Any stragglers and they're all yours. Wish me luck, chummer."
Storm braces herself, making sure her chameleon coating is activated and her Low-light vision mode is set. Good thing she's got flare protection to block the glare, going to get bright in a sec.
She runs across the room and leaps through the burning window. She feels the fire lick hungrily at her exposed skin before she even reaches the window.
Damage Resist (Fire): Bod(3)+Impact/2(5) (8d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4089288/)
As soon as she's through she plans to twist her body and blast the drones overhead with a huge lightning ball - she should be able to get them all in one shot if things go well. Hopefully Zach is able to distract them enough to give her the element of surprise.
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With receiving the message, Zach swings back to window, trying to stay covered by the ledge. He relies on his motion sense to alert him if the drone from the corridor would try to intercept him from behind, but he focuses fully on drones above.
Motion sense:
Magic(7)+Perception(4) (11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4090124/) (range 7m)
INIT:
RE(7)+INT(4) (11d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4090121/)
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Rolling Initiative: Initiative: Rea(2)+Int(6)+Improved Reflexes(2) (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4090188/) = 14 total
Storm will try for the element of surprise against the drones, if she can't surprise them herself she'll hold her first action until Zach makes his move. With any luck the drones will react to Zach and she can clear them out with a lightning storm.
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@Storm:
[spoiler]
You take 3P after soaking 3 since 1/2 your impact is 5 so it penetrates.
Check to see if you're clothing/armor catch fire a little.
1/2 impact armor 5 = (5d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4095285/). Nope, they don't catch fire.
I'll roll surprise for everyone:
Thermo Surprise: Init 10 - Wound 1 + aware 3 = (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4095309/). Zach Surprise: Init 11 + aware 3 = (14d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4095314/). Drone Surprise: Init 12 - Heat interference 1 = (11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4095315/).
Zach has the jump on the drones and can go first.
Drone init: Drone init: Response 5 + Pilot 5 + tacnet 2 = (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4095288/). Init score 17.
I'll still give you the first shot just for having balls and the flames do interfere fluffwise with sensors a bit I'll say.
Drone perception: Drone init: PIlot 5 + clearsight 5 = (10d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4095294/). Knocking of 4 dice for chameleon makes it 3 hits which is still enough to see you fly out the window.
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The flames scorch you as you feel yourself fly through the already broken window that is nothing but a wall of fire. With your leap you give yourself enough torque to begin rotating while your adrenaline is pumping so hard you only feel a dull throb across your skin. It all happens as if in slow motion and once you feel the heat subside and your face pointing up at the night sky you open your eyes and see the three drones Zach pointed out already spiraling downward towards you.
@Zach:
You see storm shoot out of the burning window doing a barrel roll through the air, a trail of flame and debris tagging along behind her. You see the drones already engaging and can tell they haven't spotted you yet and you let them have it with your Heckler.
[spoiler]
Your turn. They don't roll defense so make it count cuz i'll have you go, then drones, then Storm. Remember, -2 for each additional target when you change targets.
[/spoiler]
IP1,CT1: Rotodrone-17, Storm-13, Zach-13
Edge: Zach-1/2, Storm - 2/3
Wounds: Zach{1S(drain)}, Storm{1P(drain), 2P}
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As Storm didn`t waited for distraction Yach realiye it has to be hot up there. He had drones already in his sights, so he pulled the trigger and tried to make as much damage as possible to give Storm chance to survive this stunt:
1. Short narrow, called shot (+4DV)
AGI(9)+Smartgun(2)+SMG(6)-Called shot(4)-Firing from cover(2) (11d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4096813/)
5P +2 +4 +Net, AP -4
2. Long narrow, second target:
AGI(9)+Smartgun(2)+SMG(6)-Firing from cover(2)-Second target(2) (13d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4096816/)
5P + 4 + Net. AP -4
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@Zach:
[spoiler]
Drone 1 has 16P incoming. Drone 1 Soak: Body 3 + Armor 9 - AP 4 = (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4099747/). Takes 14P and is toast.
Drone 2 has 15P incoming. Drone 2 Soak: Body 3 + Armor 9 - AP 4 = (8d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4099750/). Takes 12P and is also toast.
[/spoiler]
Zach unloads with autofire at the group of drones overhead and just lays into them. The hail of armor piercing bullets tears massive holes through them and two of them immediately go off-line and start crashing straight towards the ground leaving only 1 left.
The lone drone's self-preservation subroutines quickly re-calculate ballistic trajectories based on the obvious muzzle flash coming from one of the hotel windows and prepares to openfire directly on Zach's position.
[spoiler]
drone holding action until next IP.
@Storm:
You're turn :) Keep the edge you were gonna spend to go first.
[/spoiler]
IP1,CT1: Rotodrone-17, Storm-13, Zach-13
Edge: Zach-1/2, Storm - 2/3
Wounds: Zach{1S(drain)}, Storm{1P(drain), 2P}
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Storm sends a blast of electricity at the remaining drone
Force 5 ball lightning
Spell casting (6)+magic(4)+mentor spirit(2)+spellslinger(1)+power focus(4)-injured(1)-sustaining(2) (14d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4102767/)
Uses edge to reroll failures
Edge reroll (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4102770/)
Drain resist(7): cha(12)+wil(9)+fetish(2) (23d6.hits(5)=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4102773/)
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@Storm:
[spoiler]
Drone 3 defense: Response 5 = (5d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4103787/). You get 2 net hits so he has 6P incoming.
Drone 3 Soak: Body 3 + 1/2 Armor 5 = (8d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4103781/). Takes 5P but he glitched. I'll give him a -1 to actions because some vital system was affected.
Drone 3 Secondary Effect Resist: Body 3 + Armor 9 (5) = (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4103779/). Managed to stay online.
It'll make pilot test. Drone 3 maneuver: Pilot 5 + Maneuver 4 - wound 1 - damage 1 (2)= (7d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4103792/). Doesn't make it so will spin out of control.
We're out of initiative.
Resist 6P falling damage with Body + 1/2 Impact. You can add Gymnatics skill too.
[/spoiler]
You let off the spell and crackling arcs of electricity coil out from your arms and gather into a ball which shoots straight upward toward the sky. It explodes on the last drone left and you see parts of it's circuitry fry. Immediately it begins wobbling and weaving straight towards you and almost crashes into you but misses and hits the side of the building before smashing into the ground. Speaking of crashing, you're just about to hit the ground yourself and you brace for impact.
Edge: Zach-1/2, Storm - 1/3
Wounds: Zach{1S(drain)}, Storm{1P(drain), 2P}
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That worked. Zach didnt forgot the drone in the coridor, and the situation given, he thought the best would be to add a bit mess into the situation.
Fingers reaches the belt, pulling one Hi-explosive grenade and removing the safety. He stood up and he jumped out of the window he threw the grenade on massacred bodies on the hallway, .
Agi(9)-Defaultin(1) (strange my previous attempt to roll just disappeared) (8d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4104605/)
scatter (1d6=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4104606/)
distance (1d6=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4104609/)
Nimble fingers bonus (1d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4104620/)
The grenade bounced on the hallway back into the room (4meters)
agi(9)+Gymnastics(3) (12d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4104625/)
Having been on the first floor, he landed almost safely on the ground before the blast hit...
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Cast quickly(2): spellcasting(6)+rea(2)+increase reflexes(2)-sustaining(2)-injured(1) (7d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4106901/)
Storm manages to get off her Levitate spell just before she would have slammed into the pavement. She purposely overcasts it to make sure she can stop in time.
Cast levitate(F7): spellcasting(6)+magic(4)+power focus(4)-sustaining(2)-injured(1) (11d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4106935/)
Resist drain(4): cha(12)+wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4106936/) no drain
She sends a message to Zach as she slows her decent, coming gently to a stop at the pavement:
"We need to get an intact drone! DOS is in this as thick as we are, maybe he can figure out who's behind this mess."
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@Everyone:
Once Storm has stopped herself mid-fall a mere centimeters from the ground and slowly rotated herself back upright and onto her feet and Zach has smoothly landed right next to her, you both glance around the alley to see your options. It stretches on in both directions for an unknown number of blocks but the side alleys of the Puyallup Lodge seem to be the fastest ways to the bike and you remember them being traversable from your initial inspection of the area.
Looking up at the fire which is now creeping up the side of the plasticrete exterior you can see that the rooms you were in were part of only 6 windows in the back. The rest of the back wall of the hotel is peppered with ventilation ducts encasing spinning fans which probably serve to climate control the sleep coffins which take up the majority of the interior. No fire alarm has gone off yet and you wonder if there even is a functional one installed at all. Patrons don't seem to be milling out either so either the whole place is empty or the sound-proofing on those sleep coffins has everyone still sleeping snugly.
All the torn up and burnt drones lying around you seem to be un-salvagable but you might find a functional data store somewhere in one of them. Each one is around 20kg with the guns and ammo probably being about half of that.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66568711/SR%20shares/Puyallup%20Hotel.jpg)
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The moment Storm hits the ground she summons one of her faithful Valkyries to protect her and Zach.
Summon F6 Valkyrie, optional powers Concealment, Elemental Attack: Water
Summon Valkyrie (F6): Magic(4)+Summoning(4)+Specialization(2)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2)-Injured(1) (11d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4112956/) [no glitch, whew]
Summoning Resist: (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4112958/)
Drain Resist(4): Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4112959/) [no drain]
The first Valkyrie apparently still didn't trust Storm after the incident in Tir. Storm had already given her word through a Geas that she'd never target an innocent using one of the proud Valkyries, but obviously she'd need to try harder to win some of the powerful warriors back to her side. She grimaced as the Valkyrie used her powerful arms to push Storm away before the contract was signed.
Summon Valkyrie (F6): Magic(4)+Summoning(4)+Specialization(2)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2)-Injured(1) (11d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4112960/)
Summoning Resist: (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4112961/)
Drain Resist(4): Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4112963/) [no drain]
The second Valkyrie was more willing to trust her, and she signed an agreement to help Storm in exchange for a moment of sacrificial pain from the woman. Storm showed the Valkyrie her badly burned hand and clenched it into a tight fist. The pain was extraordinary. The spirit accepted her sacrifice with a crisp nod. [2 services remaining]
"Proud Valkyrie, use your powers to Conceal us from the metal demons that threaten to harm us."
Storm makes sure her chameleon suit is activated, just as an added layer of protection against being noticed by the drones.
She has one more task to do before she and Zach hatch their plan, namely to heal herself from the damage caused by the flames.
Cast Heal: Magic(4)+Spellcasting(6)+Power Focus(4)-Sustaining(2)-Injured(1) (11d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4113019/)
Drain Resist(4): Cha(12)+Wil(9) (21d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4113025/) [no drain]
Storm sends a message to Zach via her PAN: "We need to get one of the drones thats still intact. One of them crashed when its rotors locked up. You know anything about electronics? I don't know a thing. Once we have the drone, I have an idea - I'll send a Trideo Phantasm that looks like the two of us down one path, we take the other path under the Valkyrie's Concealment veil. You shoot anything that gets in our way. Once we're clear I'll have the Valkyrie try to put down the flames to spare the innocents inside the building."
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Zach and Storm grab the most intact drone they can find and sprint down the alley stopping at the corner of the next alley and strategically peak around. After a quick scan you see that the alley leading out onto the main street is also clear and they bolt making it to Zach's bike in seconds. No sign of any drones out in the open but before they have a chance to find out Zach is already taking off into the night with Storm in back holding the charred piece of tech. By the time you're on 167 heading north into Auburn it's quite apparent that nobody is trailing but you hold back a sigh of relief until about 30 min. later once you're at a safe location.
Something doesn't seem quite right about the whole meet and you're determined to find out what the hell is going on here....