Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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The Jokers are nothing if not alert, and so most of the company actually wakes up as things start happening. Those Jokers who are conscious see glowing lines form near your beds, on the floor, and begin to expand, very rapidly. Spontaneous Rifts, opening mere feet from you, and growing! Some of you can also sense this happening elsewhere in the guesthouse where you've been staying until your departure. Surely, some of your companions have already been snared--and indeed, some of your gear seems to have already fallen through the Rift (despite, bizarrely, ignoring the furnishings of the room). Still, you could try to escape, possibly--or you can go through, awake and aware, at least.

Those who lacked the forewarning (namely, Echo and SnackHappy), of course, simply wake up, finding their beds replaced by snowbanks. It is still night, wherever you are, and your companions--save one very notable exception, First Specialist Artemeisia--are nearby, but the town is gone. Your gear is here, scattered in the snow like your associates--even the Big Boy and Sasha were caught up in whatever's going on here. The Rifts have already closed before you open your eyes, so there's no way home--you didn't even know it WAS a Rift until some of the more attuned members of the SET informed you how you all got here.

It's not just cold. It's BITTER, nasty cold. Looking around under the faint light afforded by the Milky Way above (of course it's a new moon out), you can see the looming forms of forest all around you, and the scent of pine is in the frozen air. As you scramble into your armor before the chill starts to steal the breath from your lungs, and collect your gear, you hear the unmistakable sound of railgun fire, just beyond a nearby rise to... whatever direction that is. Looking that way, you also see flashes of light, the sort you'd see from an exchange of laser fire.

What do you do?
OOC Comments
Okay, as noted in the Hangouts, Justin being out of touch will be handled with Artemeisia not being here when the rest of the SET comes through. Depending on if/when he comes back, I can bring Arte in at almost any point (since she could've just landed someplace else in the forest, without her radio handy), or if Justin is (sadly) unable to continue for whatever reason, then Arte never came through the Rift at all.

It truly is bitterly cold out here. Feel free to post an IC bit about what happens when you wake up/get pulled through the Rift--there's a few moments before the battle over the rise starts, because I didn't want to force you guys to roll d6s to put your armor on and gather up your gear.

Given the deep snow, getting into the vehicles is about the only way to move about at the moment, unless people who can want to fly. Anyone on foot (other, possibly, than Echo--see below) treats the ground as Difficult Terrain, so half-movement. Sasha and the Big Boy are both able to move without penalties here.

If the decision is made to investigate the conflict on the far side of the hill, you should all make Notice rolls (danger sense is unnecessary, what with the gunfire and all). Illumination penalties are at -4 (Dark). Low-Light vision eliminates this penalty. Thermal vision (either racial or technological) cuts the penalty in half, but please note that you're using Infravision in your total, since it will affect some of what you perceive. Likewise, Growler and anyone else with specific senses should note those as a separate total (FREX: "Notice 7, Infravision/9 with scent").

Oh, in case Echo says, "Screw it, I'm going native", she can use these stats for a Polar Bear and not worry about being out in the cold at all:

Attributes: Agility d6, Strength d12+4, Vigor d12
Skills: Fighting d8, Notice d8, Swimming d6
Pace: 8; Parry: 6; Toughness: 10
Special Abilities
• Bear Hug: Bears don’t actually “hug” their victims, but
they do attempt to use their weight to pin their prey and
rend it with their claws and teeth. A bear that hits with a
raise has pinned his foe. The opponent may only attempt
to escape the “hug” on his action, which requires a raise
on an opposed Strength roll.
• Claws: Str+d6.
• Size +2: These creatures can stand up to 8’ tall and weigh
over 1000 pounds.
• White Fur: In a snowy environment, such as this, get a +1
Bonus to Stealth rolls. In addition, the polar bear is insulated
against mundane cold, and resists magical cold effects at
+2, gaining +2 armor from cold-based damage.
• Big Paws: Polar bears are capable of crossing snowy ground
(though not bare ice) as if it were normal terrain.
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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GMC Bennies:
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    Thoomba 0/2
    Khem 2/2
PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
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Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

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Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
Malaetheryan, Phase World/Relentless (Frozen?)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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  • A search for Arte nets no leader.

    Roath stands beside Snack Happy. Gently clearing his throat to alert SH that he is now standing next to the big guy the old Line Walker says:

    ”With Arte ... away for now ... you have the most time in service ... you will need to keep us in line and moving along. We have some important issues to attend to. However priority seems to be carefully investigating that fire fight. I feel good having you take charge my friend. If you need anything let me know.”


    Roath smiles and hands SH some bacon. “You got this.”

    Activating his Flaming Sword and using his armors Darksight he moves to investigate and feels for Arcane details in the area, other than the distant lines of power.

    Cold. Wow. ... Where are we?

Notice 4
Ley Line Walkers can use detect arcana at will, with no PPE cost, as a free action. Active :)

Notice [dice]0[/dice], WD [dice]1[/dice]
Spellcasting 10
Spellcasting [dice]2[/dice], wd [dice]3[/dice], Ace [dice]4[/dice]
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Snack Happy if you do not want leadership just say: Pass. Otherwise I (Dan/Lars) believe in you! :)

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Echo wakes shivering in the cold, and a little confused as he looks around figuring out what is happening. Without conscious thought Echo alters his body to into a giant white bear capable of better handling the cold. Then thinking of what is needed to help the others he concentrates for a moment he creating an igloo around the team, flushing away the snow from a small area to start a fire he gets one going and sets about gathering the gear with the help of his splinter.
Once the igloo is heated a bit he returns the male form he has been using for the medical armor and gears up looking around.
Looking to Roath Echo asks. “Where is Artemeisia? I should go look for her befo...” His words are cut off as the raport of rail gun fire can be heard in the distance.
Looking to Roath for permission Echo states. “I will scout this out, be right back with intelligence.” Seeing Roath’s eyes signal to SnackHappy as he clears his throat and acknowledges that Snack Happy is in charge. Echo understands his assessment of the next in line was off. “Sorry about that, no disrespect intended sir. With no objections I will be back.” Waiting for acknowledgment Echo nods and turning into a great snowy owl launches into the air to see what is happening with the rail guns situation and scout for clues related to Artemeisia.



Notice 16 Psychic awareness allows Echo to ignore all obscurement or lighting penalties, Stealth 9
Echo Notice [dice]0[/dice] (Psychic awareness allows Echo to ignore all obscurement/lighting penalties)
Notice Wild [dice]1[/dice]

Echo Stealth [dice]2[/dice]
Stealth Wild [dice]3[/dice]
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
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Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Shivering, Herra pulls her Razorback cloak tight against her Huntsman Armor. I hate the cold, she thinks to herself as condensation puffs from his nostrils when she exhales.

Watching Echo fly off the Mind Melter rolls her eyes, I could do that from here with no need for flying and being seen. Not bother to duplicate work she turns her attention to looking for clues of there whereabouts.

Peering into the sky and spotting the Milky Way, she attempts to ascertain some sense of direction.
Survival 2
To determine direction from the stars.

EDIT: rolled wrong skill die
[dice]2[/dice]
[dice]0[/dice]
[dice]1[/dice]
Notice 5
Notice: [dice]3[/dice]
Wild: [dice]4[/dice]
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Herra, Psychic Warrior
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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That bacon was so tasty and warm...wait a second is it cold? What the heck is all over me? Slowly waking from his sweet dreams Jacob jumps with a start as he realizes he is not in Dugginsville anymore and he is surrounded by snow. "Aww! Hell NO! Snow! What is going on?!"

Jacob pulls the cloak tight around as he scans the area letting out a sigh of relief as soon as he sees Sasha. I'm thankful you made it girl or I would definitely be lost.
"No Arte?, that's no good. Bacon's good if a bit cold." As the gunshots go off Jacob jumps a bit very uncomfortable in the cold. "Well that aint good either." I guess we get tested right away. Jacob nods to Echo allowing him to scout at will. "Lets find out what the neighbors are doin', where we are, and see if we can find Arte." I sure hope she's close.

Hustling over to Sasha, Jacob climbs in, turns on the heat and begins scanning the area for activity.
OOC Comments
+2 for Sensors/-4 for visibility IR sensors would add 2 to my total for 11.
Notice[dice]0[/dice]
Wild[dice]1[/dice]
Benny for extra effort: [dice]2[/dice]
Character Summary
Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
  • 2 × Dual-linked Medium RailGuns (right forearm)|(Range 100/200/400, +1 to hit, Damage 3d10+6, RoF 3, AP 14, 60 Shots, Mega Damage)
  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
  • Created from the hides of boars mutated with demonic magic; the metal-infused spines and razor-sharp edges often seem to flex in the defense of the wearer.
  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
  • However, the shiny material and grating, rasping noise they make when worn give the wearer a -2 penalty to Stealth rolls.
  • 2 lbs
  • Value: 25,000 Cr, in part because they aren't exactly attractive.
NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
Str+d10+3d6
Notes: Mega Damage. BigBore shells provide the +3d6 and must be reloaded after 8 strikes.
BigBore shells cost 125 credits each (1,000 credits for a full reload). (Silvered)

C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
18/36/72 3d10+4
Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

Currently playing in: 7th Set Joker's Jokers
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael sees the rift open beneath him, as some of his gear falls through. He closes his eyes for a moment. Light of Heaven, you are my deliverer. He pitches forward and falls through the rift. Alighting on a snowbank, he finds his armor has made a fine imprint in the snow. He plants the Staff of Justice in the ground and sets about donning the armor. This moves quickly with all four arms working in tandem. The armor quietly comes to life, sealing him in an environmentally sound cocoon. There's only one thing missing. He looks around for a moment, then comes across it.
The Sword of Vengeance.
He bends down to take it up, and hesitates. Keep your wits, Zakkael. Remember your first calling. Justice. Let not vengeance surpass mercy. Then he hears the railgun fire, and all hesitation is gone. He quickly grabs the sword in its scabbard and lashes it to his waist, then checks his radio on the Jokers only frequency. "I have landed. Jokers, come in. Who else has fallen through the rift?" He takes off, making a quick circuit of the area and finds the rest of his companions have grouped near Sasha, which SnackHappy has fired up and begun to scan with.
In a flash, he realizes Artemeisia is nowhere to be found. He tries the radio, but receives no reply.
Landing near the igloo, he nods and bows slightly to those assembled; Herra, Roath, and Happy in Sasha. Growler and Calyx will be greeted as they arrive. "It appears Echo's work here is done. She has gone to investigate? May Heaven protect her."
Zakkael takes a moment to focus and peers into the darkness around them, where nothing is hidden from his sight.
Notice
Notice with Alertness, and mystic sight
[dice]0[/dice]

Wild die notice with Alertness and mystic sight
[dice]1[/dice]
He finishes his look into the dark night. Kneeling in the snow, he bows his head. Gabriel, my chief...where are we?
Divination
Faith - Divination
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Benny for extra effort with Elan and prior result
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Wild die Faith - Divination
[dice]3[/dice]

Vigor to resist fatigue
[dice]4[/dice]

Wild die Vigor
[dice]5[/dice]
Zakkael
Zakkael
Current Status: 1 wounds / 1 Fatigue
Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
  • Joker's Gone Wild: Play this card to swap your initiative card with any Joker drawn for initiative.
    Rabbit Out of My Hat: Play this card to gain +2 to any Trick test until the end of the scene
Armor: TW Combat Mage Armor
  • Darksight
  • Farsight
  • +7 Armor
  • Full Environmental Protection
  • +1 Strength die
  • Powered by 1 PPE/hour
Weapon(s) in hand:
Staff of Justice
  • 10 PPE
  • +1 Miracles spellcasting rolls
  • Dispel (Holy Light approved custom trapping)
  • Smite
  • Str+d6 damage, Reach 1, Parry +1, 2 handed, MD with 2 PPE
Shield of Faith
  • +6 Armor vs. ranged attacks
  • +3 Parry
  • -2 to hit by ranged attacks
  • Edges: Dodge & Improved Dodge
  • Power: Barrier (wall of force trapping)
  • Power: Deflection (Wind trapping)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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OOC Comments
Notice: [dice]0[/dice]
Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
Extra Effort: [dice]7[/dice]
Result: 7 (Totals of 5 for Visual (Including 2 offset for armor cancelling illumination penalties), and 9 for Scent)

Knowledge (Arcana): [dice]2[/dice]
Wild: [dice]3[/dice]
Extra Effort: [dice]8[/dice]
Result: 8 - Success with Raise.

Survival: [dice]4[/dice]
Ace: [dice]6[/dice]
Wild: [dice]5[/dice]
Result: 12 - Success with 2 Raises.
With the openings of the spontaneous Rifts, Growler thought about leaving the area, convinced that it was the actions of someone from the Federation of Magic out to get them, but seeing some of his new Pack members have already gone through the Rifts, Growler makes up his mind. After a quick look at the Rifts to determine anything he can find out about them, he jumps into one, as ready as he can be for any danger.

With the cold air on the other side of the Rifts, Growler is happy for his fur… or at least what fur he has. His bare patches allowed the bitter cold to bite with a vicious intensity when he opens his helmet to get a good smell of the air. Looking around for his Pack Leader, Growler quickly realizes she is not here, not even a trace of her scent nearby. After finding out Snack Happy is now the Pack Leader, Growler looks around and to the sky for any hint, besides the bitter cold, of where they are.

With the flash of Laser fire and the roar of Rail Guns, Growler looks to Snack Happy for his orders.

”Y-y-your orders, Pack Leader Snack Happy?”
Growler
Main Character: Tiny Tim
Alternate Characters: Hans Greuber, Berk
Pace: 8 [12] (d8); Parry: 6 (8); Toughness: 15 (6)
ISP: 40 / 40
PP: 15 / 15

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Calyx woke up suddenly. His head was a bit fuzzy from sleep but something felt...off. He looked around slowly, blinking the sleep from his eyes. There was like a charge in the air, but not like a coming storm. Something...different. Something...not right.

Then the rift happened and Calyx and his gear were dropped in to a frozen hell. He began shivering almost immediately. He quickly began rummaging through his pack, and after a moment pulled out his insulated sleeping bag. He pulled it around him like a makeshift poncho, holding it as tight to him as he could, still shivering.

"S-s-s-shit it's c-c-cold out here....wherever h-h-here is!" He jumped at the sound of gunfire and electricity began to dance around him for a few seconds. He calmed himself and breathed in and out a few times. "Okay. So. I'll just wait while they scout then? I wanna know what's going on, though!" He pulled out his infrared distancing binoculars and began to look around slowly and then began to slowly start making his way towards the gunfire. As he did so, he began to Listen as well.

He glanced at the Grackletooth and muttered, "wish there was room for more than one person in there...man it's cold!"
OOC Comments
Notice: 15 (before penalties). Wow. So 11 normal, 13 with Infrared Binoculars.

Notice die [dice]1[/dice], Wild die [dice]0[/dice], Notice ace [dice]2[/dice], Notice Ace 2 [dice]3[/dice].

Well this will be bad. Calyx doesn't wear armor. Heh.

Also, with his Broadcast ability he will 'listen' for any radio transmissions in the area, see if there is chatter to identify who they might be dealing with.
Calyx Calder
Character Summary
Human Zapper

Active effects: Deflection (-3 to be hit).
Wounds::

Parry: 6 (7 w/ vambraces); Toughness: 16(9)
Weapon in hand: Vibro-Blade Vambraces or Kolytik

Edges: AB Psionics, Danger Sense, Luck, Major Psionics, Quick, Rapid Recharge, Rich

Powers: Armor, Boost/Lower Trait, Deflection, Telekinesis
ISP: 26/30

Charisma: 0
Bennies: 3

Memento (Two-Face's Decision)
  • Once per Session, can be used to alleviate a level of Fatigue.
Adventure Card:
  • Ace: Play instead of rolling to make a trait test with a single automatic raise.
  • Lucky Break: Play this card to completely negate the damage from one attack.
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Everyone: Two large groups exchanging laser and railgun fire; one group is in a brightly lit area in the middle of a clearing, while the other is in the forest, in the dark. The lit group has a Spider Skull-walker which is bringing its railgun to bear, troops in Deadboy armor, and several SAMAS troops, who, oddly enough, are not going airborne; it's obviously a Coalition team. Just you crest the hill, a lantern at the very edge of the forest goes out in a shower of sparks. Skelebots, Deadboys and Dogboy Grunts are all still emerging from the tents.

Echo, SnackHappy, Growler, Calyx: The lights are from a large number of lanterns and bonfires spread around to create near-daylight-level illumination throughout the clearing. The defenders are wearing insignia indicating that they are part of a desert unit, and the camo markings on their tents match that sort of environment. The lantern was destroyed by almost point-blank laser fire from an attacker at the very edge of the clearing; this figure is also wearing Deadboy armor.

Echo, SnackHappy, Calyx: The attackers' unit insignia matches that of the defenders. They are moving slowly and without much coordination, just a steady, unflinching march forward, firing steadily. The defenders, meanwhile, are using standard CS military tactics, with two key exceptions: First, the illumination in the middle of their encampment (even the interiors of the tents are lit up!) makes no sense for a defensive position--sure, light up the perimeter, but keep your own positions as concealed as is feasible. Second, the Skelebots having been kept inside tents until now, instead of placed on the borders is just weird--especially as they move not to attack, but instead are apparently assigned to set up shooting cover for the Grunts.

SnackHappy, Calyx: Your infravision makes it clear the attacking Deadboy at the edge of the circle has no heat-signature, neither do any of the other shadowy figures in the darkness of the forest. In fact, the one attacking Deadboy at the perimeter has armor that is iced over in many spots, and is actually colder than the surrounding air....

Roath, Growler: The attacking forces in the forest are definitely supernatural in nature, with twisted, corrupted auras.

Zakkael: "In lands far to the north, called by one in great need."

Growler: Judging by the stars, yeah, someplace in Canada. Northern Canada, at that.
OOC Comments
So, you've obviously got several options here:

1: Come to the aid of the CS troops in the light.
2: Come to the aid of the iced-up, not-right CS troops.
3: Wait for the fight to finish, then go down and take out whatever's left of the winners.
4: Turn around and decide to let them sort it out amongst themselves, and start driving south.
5: Something else I didn't think of, but you all probably will.

SnackHappy, at the moment, is the one in charge, though if anyone has strong feelings against his orders, well, it's not like there's a court-martial board anyplace nearby, right?
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Reporting back Echo tells SnackHappy and returns to the human male form that fits his armor relays his observations and any details the others may have not caught. He then draws on the ground an improvised map of the battle field and where the demonic beings are.
Question for Freemage
Did Echo see them well enough to give a description to the others?
Consider also she is able to ignore all obscurement penalties such as cover, invisibility and obscure powers. So hiding in shadows and in partial cover would not have hidden them from her.
With a coldness normally not shown for humans Echo says. "I do not think we should interfere. The demons will kill the Coalition men and in doing so will be weakened themselves. After that we can finish them off."
Looking around at the disappointment in some of the others faces, especially Zakkael Echo feels the need to explain his view. "I have been killed by coalition troops like these while I was trying to defend villages. If it was something that only happened once or twice I would think it an exception. But many times they have killed me an always so that they could have the opportunity to murder those I was protecting."
Finishing off he adds. "Whatever you decide Sir I will do as instructed."
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Echo does notice one thing that the others wouldn't have been able to pick out--among the attackers is a SAMAS-clad soldier, also rimed with ice; it's using the railgun, but curiously, not the rocket-launcher built into the shoulder mount.
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Echo wrote:Reporting back Echo tells SnackHappy and returns to the human male form that fits his armor relays his observations and any details the others may have not caught. He then draws on the ground an improvised map of the battle field and where the demonic beings are.

With a coldness normally not shown for humans Echo says. "I do not think we should interfere. The demons will kill the Coalition men and in doing so will be weakened themselves. After that we can finish them off."
Looking around at the disappointment in some of the others faces, especially Zakkael Echo feels the need to explain his view. "I have been killed by coalition troops like these while I was trying to defend villages. If it was something that only happened once or twice I would think it an exception. But many times they have killed me an always so that they could have the opportunity to murder those I was protecting."
Finishing off he adds. "Whatever you decide Sir I will do as instructed."
"Before I saw through their web of lies and the conditioning they used on my since I was born, I could have been one of those coalition soldiers that you want to let those demons kill. Also, not all coalition troops are Evil, some are just scared and following orders. We are supposed to be trying to also win the hearts and souls of the people, including the Coalition, when able. If we help them defeat these demons, it may go a long ways to forwarding that agenda. We can also see that they also are not from around here, and may also have been brought in by whatever force brought us this far North."
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Listening to the debate about intervening Herra nods solemnly, "I have no love for the Coalition. They imprisoned my friend and we escaped from there to the Tomorrow Legion. Yet, whatever is down there must be stopped. We also do not know what we are dealing with, perhaps we need to gather information. Do we even have the means to damage these creatures?"

Focusing her mental energies the Mind Melter tries to learn more information.
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As Herra expands her senses to be able to truly understand the magics at work below, she confirms that the creatures are undead, zombies animated by necromantic magic, but something more--there's a demonic 'flavor' to the enchantment, suffusing them with the power of one of the frozen Hells. She's certain a demon or devil is the one behind their creation.

Zombies, of course, are not particularly powerful creatures (unholy abominations, yes, but not powerful), though these seem to be excellently adapted to this frigid environment, able to cross ice and snow without impediment.
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Shuddering, not from the cold temperature but the frigid evil at work below, Herra brings the news back the group.

"They are zombies, animated dead, infused with the powers of the frozen wastes of hell. Although it is not the zombies we should be wary of, it is the demon who pulls their puppet strings. We must intervene, if not to help the CS then to stop the spread of evil."
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Surveying the scene she peers down toward the dark woods.

"If we wish to avoid the CS, then we should strike from the woods. Stop the flow of undead toward the Coalition position but not entangle ourselves with the potential politics of a meeting with them."
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I am proposing we hit the zombies in the rear, let the CS shoot at the ones leaving the woods but we go into the woods and find the source. Thus, indirectly helping the CS without having to talk to them and risk an awkward confrontation.
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For those who didn't see my comment in the Hangouts, Herra's plan is workable, but would require leaving behind the vehicles--the forest just gets thicker as you move away from the clearing, so the area 'behind' the attackers is quite dense and pretty much not a viable route for the vehicles, unless you're planning on destroying so many trees that (which Sasha certainly would be capable of) that you are going to draw CS attention anyway.
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Zakkael's eyes narrow and he grits his teeth. "These CS soldiers may be our adversaries, but the spawn of the Pit would see all doomed and dominated. The demonic forces must be countered, swiftly and decisively. The Coalition soldiers may be given the opportunity to repent once these demons are driven back to their eternal torment."
He listens as Herra explains her plans. "This is a sound tactical decision if we do not wish to draw Coalition attention. Happy, what say you? There is wisdom in stealth, but the wrath of Heaven is just as easily delivered in light as it is below the veil of mortal notice. Your orders?" He tightens his grip on the Staff of Justice and hefts the Shield of Faith, preparing to move into battle.
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Calyx takes a moment to 'dial in' the proper frequencies, and even then, much of the chatter is limited--immediate orders for grunts to go here or there, to focus on a particular flank, etc. There are a few more frantic outbursts, however, along the lines of, "Oh, gods, it's Rictor... How am I supposed to look his wife in the eye again?" or "Dammit, Franks, what did they do to you?" There's even a solemn, "Rest easy, Paul; take the peace of the grave."
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Calyx swept his gaze around through the infrared distancing binoculars as he huddled mostly inside his sleeping bag while crouching. He tilted his head for a moment as he 'Listened'. "Wow, that's creepy." Then he glanced back at the group. "Yeah. They're definitely fightin' people they used t'know. They're...havin' a hard time shootin' up their old comrades-in-arms." He shivered, and for once it had nothing to do with the cold. He didn't like undead. "Also...I think they all got Rifted here, kinda like we did, shanghaied an' all that."

He glanced back and frowned slightly as people throw out what the group should do. He shrugged at Herra's suggested course of action. "I'm fine with that. I don't like leavin' 'em t'die, Coalition or not. Maybe some of us go through the trees while the vehicle hangs here, maybe the power armor too, an' open fire once we are in position? Not sure that solves the issue really but..." He gave another shrug. "I mean, Snack Happy might be able t'squeeze between the trees but the ATV won't."
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Roath mentions, "Just a FYI, the attacking forces in the forest are definitely supernatural in nature, with twisted, corrupted auras. Just saying it out loud. I have never had contact with the Coalition so.... I have no idea what their souls are like. Lead on."

Pulling himself up off the snow he is prepared to follow, his not as of yet activated blade in his hand he puts on his helmet.

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Hearing the arguments of the others that she had expected Echo looks to SnackHappy for his decision. "Sir, what is the strategy then? If we go in stealth through the woods I can in close enough to surprise them. If you need a weapon or something I can loan you my Pulse Rifle, I have a six shooter in my bag if needed and truth be told I am likely not as good a shot as you?"
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Overconfident but definitely not stupid, Jacob scans the battlefield one more time. Then he gives his allies a once over trying to determine the best course of action. I really wish I read those damn files on everyone. Did not expect to be the guy making the big decisions. It was so much easier when they pointed me to the shooting. No one's lives were in my hands.

"Well lets see, I think about every one of us is kill on sight for the CS. First thing first. Echo can you hide the vehicles. Zakkael see what you can grab from a bit of aerial recon. Then lets see how close we can get to whatever is bringing all these CS troops back to life to fight one another. Also any one of you magic types happen to know how we can get back to our bacon fest?"

Jacob lays Sasha down in the snow and exits. Damn I hate the cold. He whispers to Sasha as he leaves. "You'll be fine girl. I promise to come back for you."

Before they make it to the treeline Jacob looks to Echo. "I think I would like to try out that Pulse rifle, if I don't freeze on the way." He pulls his cloak a bit tighter around himself as they begin sneaking through the woods.
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I have Mcgyver if that's needed for the roll to camo the vehicles before we leave.
I assume repair
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I am also hoping that Echo wouldn't mind taking the lead to help hide the vehicles with his stealth.
Sneaking through the woods:
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Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
  • 2 × Dual-linked Medium RailGuns (right forearm)|(Range 100/200/400, +1 to hit, Damage 3d10+6, RoF 3, AP 14, 60 Shots, Mega Damage)
  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
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  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
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NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
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C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
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Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Echo's psyche splinters as its mind works in the background shaping a dome of ice around the vehicles, making sure to rough the edges and distort the shape so as to not attract attention. While he checks his gear, readies his six shooter and hands the Ion Rifle over to the boss.
Stealth 15 to Camouflage Vehicles plus or minus modifiers
Stealth [dice]0[/dice]
Stealth Wild [dice]1[/dice]
Aced Stealth Wild [dice]2[/dice]
Aced Aced Stealth Wild [dice]3[/dice]
Added plus 1 from Snackhappy success.
* Dual actions without penalty cinematic as Echo may use two actions per turn as long as one of them is her matter/energy shaping power.
Stealth 12 to Sneak within attack range
Stealth [dice]4[/dice]
Stealth Wild [dice]5[/dice]
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Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
  • +3 Quarterly Reset
    -2 Reroll with Immortal Hand


Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael nods at SnackHappy. "It shall be done. I will attack from above when the word is given." With that, Zakkael takes flight, gaining significant altitude before beginning to circle over the clearing and the surrounding forest. His eyes scan back and forth in the darkness to determine exact positions of the demonic undead and searching for wherever the puppet master might be located.
Notice
Notice with Alertness, mystic sight active
[dice]0[/dice]

Ace notice with prior result
[dice]2[/dice]

Notice wild die
[dice]1[/dice]
Rising stealthily into the night, he spots the demon-spawn enemy.
Stealth
Stealth
[dice]3[/dice]

Ace stealth with prior result
[dice]5[/dice]

Wild die Stealth
[dice]4[/dice]
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Zakkael
Current Status: 1 wounds / 1 Fatigue
Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
  • Joker's Gone Wild: Play this card to swap your initiative card with any Joker drawn for initiative.
    Rabbit Out of My Hat: Play this card to gain +2 to any Trick test until the end of the scene
Armor: TW Combat Mage Armor
  • Darksight
  • Farsight
  • +7 Armor
  • Full Environmental Protection
  • +1 Strength die
  • Powered by 1 PPE/hour
Weapon(s) in hand:
Staff of Justice
  • 10 PPE
  • +1 Miracles spellcasting rolls
  • Dispel (Holy Light approved custom trapping)
  • Smite
  • Str+d6 damage, Reach 1, Parry +1, 2 handed, MD with 2 PPE
Shield of Faith
  • +6 Armor vs. ranged attacks
  • +3 Parry
  • -2 to hit by ranged attacks
  • Edges: Dodge & Improved Dodge
  • Power: Barrier (wall of force trapping)
  • Power: Deflection (Wind trapping)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Rolls
Either Notice (+2 for Smell) or Tracking (+2 for Smell, +2 for Woodsman) to find the necromancer... or whoever raised these zombies
Skill: [dice]0[/dice]
Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
Result: 6 or 8 - Success or Success with Raise

Sneaking his way to a good spot to shoot from... preferably at the Necromancer
Stealth: [dice]2[/dice]
Wild: [dice]3[/dice] - Should be at +2 not +6
Result: 9 on Contested Roll
After Pack Leader SnackHappy has given his orders, Growler makes his way stealthily closer to the Zombies; his nose trying to find any sign of the Necromancer who summoned and commands the zombies. His shard pistol is out, ready to deal with the zombies if they should notice him.
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Main Character: Tiny Tim
Alternate Characters: Hans Greuber, Berk
Pace: 8 [12] (d8); Parry: 6 (8); Toughness: 15 (6)
ISP: 40 / 40
PP: 15 / 15

Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 2/3
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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The plan made, the orders given. The team moves down into the dark woods, fanning out in the trees, to save the troops who would doubtless by horrified by their saviors.
OOC Comments
And... we're cutting to Quick Combat, folks, but with a twist. The big limiter isn't the difficulty of the opponents (seriously, they're unled Zombies, though the toughest of them is wearing SAMAS armor, he can't even use the flight system or rocket launcher--just the Railgun). The difficult part is you guys staying unnoticed while taking them down.

Since you all need to evade the notice of the Coalition grunts, Dog-Boys, Psi-Stalkers and, oh yes, that Spider Skull-walker's sensor array, you'll need to make TWO rolls for this one:

First, each of you should make a Stealth roll. Difficulty is just 4--you've got cover, they've got tech, I'm calling it a wash, with flat rolls. If you've got access to Invisibility, roll 2d4 to see how many PPE you burn while periodically going invisible, and take a +2 to your roll; if you've got True Invisibility, you can roll 2d6 and take a +4.

The results of that roll are as follows:
  • Stealth outcomes
  • Critical Failure: Stop here, you got busted. Don't make a combat check. How badly will be determined in a one-on-one scene after everyone else has gone.
  • Failure: You have a choice:
    • Accept that you can't get close enough to the fight without drawing attention, and fall back (Cautious Hindrance gets a Benny). Do not make a Combat Check.
    • Refuse to accept defeat, and go after the monsters anyway, accepting that there may be consequences (Overconfident, Heroic or Arrogant Hindrances get a Benny--but just one, even if you've got all three). Make the Combat Check, but then we'll be doing the one-on-one scene.
  • Success: Move onto the next part of the Quick Combat, below.
  • Raise: Every Raise gives you personally a +1 to the Quick Combat roll, up to a maximum of +4
(Spot ruling, btw, Growler keeps his Stealth roll from the post up above.)

If you didn't get a Crit Failure, you may now roll a Combat Check.

Pick a combat skill (Fighting, Shooting or an Arcane Skill of your choice; I will also accept Taunt, if you wish, but not Intimidate--these things aren't frightened of anything, but they can be goaded), and narrate the results of the roll. The check is at -2 for conditions, numbers and the need to stay hidden (but note that you may have a bonus from the Stealth roll to offset that penalty).

Remember, this roll is modified by gear and 'always on' Edges, but not by situational Edges like Marksman.
  • Combat Check Results:
  • Critical Failure: You take 1d3 Wounds. You can also gain a Benny by declaring an Epic Failure--which basically is the same as getting a Critical Failure on the Stealth roll in the first place--you got busted.
  • Failure: Take 1 Wound.
  • Success: Congrats, you did some damage, and didn't take any. Write up how you took down a couple zombies.
  • Raise: You are awesome. Write a little piece about how you kicked ass, and take a Benny.
I'll be tallying the total Success/Raise count on the Combat Checks, to see how well you do overall:
  • Combat Outcomes (Total successes/raises):
  • 0 (Not bloodly likely): You guys manage to accidentally wipe out a bunch of the living CS troopers, while inflicting virtually no damage on the Zombies, so now you have to run, fleeing back to your vehicles before you're overrun. Bad Legion, no biscuit.
  • 1-6: You manage to take out some of the zombies, and other zombies are taken out by Coalition Troops, but the CS guys are badly messed up in the process.
  • 7-13: You take down enough of the zombies that the CS is able to handle mop-up. Congratulations on a job well-done.
  • 14+: Dayum, you guys are amazing. Whoever got the best result will get a special one-on-one scene that may have additional ramifications.
After that, we'll do the one-on-ones (if any) and then move on to your next option.
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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GMC Bennies:
  • EJ 2/2
    Thoomba 0/2
    Khem 2/2
PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
Malaetheryan, Phase World/Relentless (Frozen?)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Quick Combat Results 6, equals 1 success
Echo received +2 from two raises with Stealth.
Echo received -2 for Quick Combat modifier.
Echo will roll Spirit because she is using her powers for the quick combat
Spirit [dice]0[/dice]
Wild Spirit [dice]1[/dice]
  • Extra Effort [dice]2[/dice]
  • Combat Check Results:
  • Critical Failure: You take 1d3 Wounds. You can also gain a Benny by declaring an Epic Failure--which basically is the same as getting a Critical Failure on the Stealth roll in the first place--you got busted.
  • Failure: Take 1 Wound.
  • Success: Congrats, you did some damage, and didn't take any. Write up how you took down a couple zombies.
  • Raise: You are awesome. Write a little piece about how you kicked ass, and take a Benny.
Echo quietly brakes away from the group, knowing his ability to remain undetected will be better without the others. Taking on the form of a small white she bear she slid through the arctic forest as if she were a native. Moving up behind the first pair of zombies Echo reached out with her will causing crushing kinetic force collapsing the bodies of the Zombies on them selves. Turning to move on she sneaks up on another zombie only to see its head explode from rail gun fire while she was only inches away.
Freezing in place she realized she had let her self get to close, and began backing away towards safety, looking around she assesses her allies progress and sees that things were wrapping up nicely. Deciding to pull the rest of the way out she turns back into the form of the human male that fit the medical armor he preferred and went to join up with Snackhappy and report in.
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
  • +3 Quarterly Reset
    -2 Reroll with Immortal Hand


Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Stealth 2 - after a bennie
[dice]0[/dice]
[dice]1[/dice]
Bennie
[dice]2[/dice]
[dice]3[/dice]
Snow and ice, these are just words to Herra. She has heard them before but never experienced them for herself - until now. Trying to be silent she huffs along as drifts swallow her up the hips before finally slipping on some ice and crashing headlong into a stand of trees. The only good news is she definitely diverts the zombie's away form the CS. Standing upright she activates her psi-sword and plunges into battle, all attempts at stealth and grace are lost so all that remains is audacious savagery. Unfortunately, even that fails her as the cold numbs her limbs and makes her sluggish. The zombies gnash and claw at her, cutting the flesh and cusing a biting wound. Fortunately she manages to fend them off but isn't much help to the group - barely able to stay alive herself.
Fighting 3 - fail
[dice]4[/dice]
[dice]5[/dice]
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Herra, Psychic Warrior
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael's flight is soundless and kept near the treetops, giving little signature for sensors or sight to detect. Seeing the twisted auras of the demonic undead behind the CS positions, he unleashes with targeted blasts of holy light. Blessed be the Light of Heaven, my fortress and my high tower. May the Light burn away the darkness gathered here!
Faith - Success with 1 raise
Faith with staff bonus, -2 for scene penalty
[dice]0[/dice]

Wild die Faith
[dice]1[/dice]

Benny for Extra effort Faith with Elan and prior result
[dice]2[/dice]
Weaving swiftly back and forth between the tops of the trees, Zakkael's rain of holy light blasts violently into the demonically animated corpses of the former CS troops. At least one living CS trooper is saved directly by the flash, which stabs through the core of a zombie as it was about to attack from the soldier's blind side. Fortunately, the grunt assumes it to have been the blast of a laser rifle and continues fighting, never looking up to see his guardian angel flying past.
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Zakkael
Current Status: 1 wounds / 1 Fatigue
Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
  • Joker's Gone Wild: Play this card to swap your initiative card with any Joker drawn for initiative.
    Rabbit Out of My Hat: Play this card to gain +2 to any Trick test until the end of the scene
Armor: TW Combat Mage Armor
  • Darksight
  • Farsight
  • +7 Armor
  • Full Environmental Protection
  • +1 Strength die
  • Powered by 1 PPE/hour
Weapon(s) in hand:
Staff of Justice
  • 10 PPE
  • +1 Miracles spellcasting rolls
  • Dispel (Holy Light approved custom trapping)
  • Smite
  • Str+d6 damage, Reach 1, Parry +1, 2 handed, MD with 2 PPE
Shield of Faith
  • +6 Armor vs. ranged attacks
  • +3 Parry
  • -2 to hit by ranged attacks
  • Edges: Dodge & Improved Dodge
  • Power: Barrier (wall of force trapping)
  • Power: Deflection (Wind trapping)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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OOC Comments
Stealth = 7 after additional -2 from earlier.
Shooting:[dice]0[/dice]
Wild:[dice]1[/dice]
Totally begrudging his idea of sneaking around in mounds of snow, Jacob manages to squeeze off a couple shots at zombies killing a couple. Some zombies however manage to still get the better part of the CS troops they are trying to save. Why couldn't we been taken to somewhere warm and sunny? I should have stayed in the nice warm cockpit. Probably would have been able to get a few more of these damn things too.
Character Summary
Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
  • 2 × Dual-linked Medium RailGuns (right forearm)|(Range 100/200/400, +1 to hit, Damage 3d10+6, RoF 3, AP 14, 60 Shots, Mega Damage)
  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
  • Created from the hides of boars mutated with demonic magic; the metal-infused spines and razor-sharp edges often seem to flex in the defense of the wearer.
  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
  • However, the shiny material and grating, rasping noise they make when worn give the wearer a -2 penalty to Stealth rolls.
  • 2 lbs
  • Value: 25,000 Cr, in part because they aren't exactly attractive.
NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
Str+d10+3d6
Notes: Mega Damage. BigBore shells provide the +3d6 and must be reloaded after 8 strikes.
BigBore shells cost 125 credits each (1,000 credits for a full reload). (Silvered)

C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
18/36/72 3d10+4
Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Stealth and Combat Rolls
With the 9 result from earlier, Growler is at +1 for the combat roll. In addition, he has a +2 from using 3RB. Because of the -2 for the situation, Growler is at net +1
Shooting: [dice]0[/dice]
Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
Bennie for Re-Roll...
Shooting: [dice]2[/dice]
Wild: [dice]3[/dice]
Ace: [dice]4[/dice]
Re-Ace: [dice]5[/dice]
Result: 17 - Success with 3 Raises. Looks like I get that Bennie I spent back!
Ammo used: [dice]6[/dice] = 4. Way too low. Instead, I think he will have used 10 3RB, emptying the TW gun, and then spend 3 ISP (will recharge fully after 15 minutes) to reload it.
Hunting the Zombies in the snow and forest was child's play for Growler. As single-minded as they are going after the Coalition, they just ignore him, instead shuffling towards the bright lights of the Coalition's clearing. One burst, one Zombie. Head shots, every one.

Too bad I couldn't find the Necromancer yet. Pack Leader Snackhappy will be pleased about the Zombies I did take out as I was hunting for it. I don't think he would appreciate any trophies from Zombies put at his feet, though...

"No smell of any Necromancer in the area controlling them."
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Main Character: Tiny Tim
Alternate Characters: Hans Greuber, Berk
Pace: 8 [12] (d8); Parry: 6 (8); Toughness: 15 (6)
ISP: 40 / 40
PP: 15 / 15

Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 2/3
Base Amount
-1 due Reroll on Navigation Roll
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Calyx gives a slow nod at the 'plan'. He reluctantly puts away the sleeping bag, giving it one more forlorn look and a sigh before doing so. Since they are being sneaky at first, he keeps his electrical aura turned off, though that makes him pretty nervous since he doesn't wear armor. Unfortunately, most of his psionic abilities don't last for a long time, so he also has to keep those off until they are in position.

He moves along and actually manages to be stealthy, much to his own shock and surprise. He mostly keeps on eye on the ground in front of him to make sure he doesn't step on a frozen branch and snap it, or some patch of ice and go ass over tea kettle or something terrible. All the way there, though, his mind is thinking about undead and especially zombies - they are scary, they eat people (and/or brains), they come in hordes, etc! He doesn't let his fear stop him but he doesn't curb it either yet.

Once they in position, he takes all that emotion, especially the fear he's feeling and he twists it, taps it, uses it as fuel. He turns it in to the lightning and he lets the lightning fill him. He first lets the aura spark around him, lighting up the area around him and protecting him. He then begins to fire bolts of lightning, one after the other, at the backs of the zombies. His lightning bolts seemed to be very accurate given that he wasn't wearing enhancing body armor or anything like that. A thought suddenly hits him and he looks over at his comrades with a surprised and delighted laugh. "Oh my god, you guys! Deadboys! Like, for really real DEADBOYS! Hahaha!"

Stealth 5 and Combat 13
Stealth 5: Stealth die [dice]0[/dice], Wild die [dice]1[/dice].

Lightning Blasts 10: Psionics die [dice]2[/dice], Wild die [dice]3[/dice], Ace Psionics die [dice]4[/dice].
Extra Effort on combat check: [dice]5[/dice].
Calyx Calder
Character Summary
Human Zapper

Active effects: Deflection (-3 to be hit).
Wounds::

Parry: 6 (7 w/ vambraces); Toughness: 16(9)
Weapon in hand: Vibro-Blade Vambraces or Kolytik

Edges: AB Psionics, Danger Sense, Luck, Major Psionics, Quick, Rapid Recharge, Rich

Powers: Armor, Boost/Lower Trait, Deflection, Telekinesis
ISP: 26/30

Charisma: 0
Bennies: 3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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True Invisibility, you can roll [dice]0[/dice] and take a +4.
Stealth [dice]1[/dice] +4
wd [dice]2[/dice]

10 = Raise: You are awesome. Write a little piece about how you kicked ass, and take a Benny. -2 / +2 = straight roll

Quick Combat Roll [dice]3[/dice] and EF to use the bennie I just got [dice]4[/dice]
wd [dice]5[/dice]
Stealth 10 Combat 4

Roath sighs, he does not like the cold. Casting true invisibility about him as needed he makes his way down to the combat. Maneuvering in and out of the zombies he huffs and puffs slashing his sword about killing as many as he can. After a while he makes his way off to the side of the combat zone and simply watches while unseen. Wiping sweet from him brow he thinks about home, the warm world and the touch of his wife. Stomping his feet he grumbles again about the cold and dances about trying to stay warm.
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Lars
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Damien - Momano (Rifts: 1st SET, Far From Home)

Monza Lena - Altara (Phase World: Remorseless)

Sergio - Gunman (Deadlands)

Clay - Fighter (Savage Forgotten Realms)

Dred - Mega Juicer (Rifts Legends)

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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And the party moves through the frozen forest, spreading out amongst the trees and putting down the zombies with extreme efficiency. Growler claims the SAMAS unit, and, as a bonus, discovers that the Power Armor suit pilot had been carrying some sort of souvenir--a bow, that practically hums with power when he picks it up. Such a thing clearly does NOT belong in the hands of a CS soldier, let alone an undead one.

Victory abounds. Moving silently, the group begins to head back out of the forest, meeting again at the vehicles... less one.
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Obviously, the SAMAS pilot had no idea what the bow was in the first place (otherwise, he wouldn't have kept a magical weapon); and the zombie simply couldn't use it. So that's how Growler gets his bow.

Now, on to Herra's thing.
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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GMC Bennies:
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    Thoomba 0/2
    Khem 2/2
PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
Malaetheryan, Phase World/Relentless (Frozen?)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Just as the group is about to enter the woods to search for their second missing comrade, they see a glowing form moving through the woods like a will-o-the-wisp. A moment later, the view clarifies into a glowing SAMAS pilot and a Herra, walking behind him with a bite-wound in her arm, eyes glowing with power.
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That was closer than I was expecting.... *Ahem*

Anyway, people can now question the guy at will (I'm assuming Herra instructs him to answer any questions). Figure it took 5 minutes for Herra to rejoin the team after nabbing Sammy, here. So she's got 5 minutes 'free' (4 if she wants to send him back with time to get lost, as it were). And it's 1 ISP per 10 minutes after that. So, yeah, so long as you don't order him to kill himself (NOTE: the proposed "strip in the middle of the frozen forest" command would fit that bill, just sayin'. Getting him to drop his railgun would be pretty simple, though.), he'll be compliant.
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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GMC Bennies:
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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When Growler comes back after hunting the Zombies, he is bringing a gift for Pack Leader SnackHappy... a Light Rail Gun.

"I picked this up from the Zombie SAMAS pilot, Pack Leader SnackHappy. The suit itself is about 5 to 10 minutes walk away, hidden under the snow. It will take some work to clear out the frozen Zombie, but other than that, it should be salvageable. If you want, I can lead someone who can carry it back to where I hid it. I also found this bow that it had as a trophy. Magical... smells Holy. I claim it for use. I need something that can shoot farther than a pistol, and no way can I use the Rail Gun."
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Notice 11, ignores all cover and concealment
Echo Notice Roll: [dice]0[/dice]
Notice Wild Die: [dice]1[/dice]
Echo listens to Growler's announcement and then sees Hera returning with the live SAMAS Pilot and consternation forms in his voice. Walking over to Hera, he privately says to Hera and Growler. "There was no way you could have just had him quietly fly off for a half an hour while we evacuated? I would bet anything they can track these armors and you realize these are the murders who will kill us as repayment for saving their lives?
"For crying out loud they have pictures of human skulls on their chest. They worship their own deaths, they will not blink at ours, except in reflex to their laughter. Perhaps if you tell him to be silent, not communicate and fly north?"
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
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    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Herra rolls her eyes at Echo, "He can be sent in any direction we please. Only after we learn what we need to know. If he is tracked, so too are all the other fallen soldiers in these woods. We will be inundated soon enough."

Turning her attention to her charge, "Can you tell us where we are and what the CS is doing here?"
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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"Of course, Mistress. We are in the Northwest Territories of Canada. My unit was brought here from our camp in Lone Star via numerous portals while most of us were asleep; most of those on guard duty did not come. The commander believes they ran from the rifts. We have been trapped in this valley for a week--we have marched out of it twice in that time, and both times, the next night, the rifts reappeared, and brought us back. Meanwhile, every night, some of us disappear, or are killed at the periphery. We have had to restrict our movements to well-lit areas immediately around the camp while searching for the fiend behind this during the day. Anyone who went into the darkness of night on their own would die, or disappear. Those who turned up dead died of many causes--some ripped apart by claws, others frozen solid. One had killed himself.

The corpses of the fallen were being stored in a tent near the edge of camp; last night, they simply disappeared, along with two men who were on guard duty. We hunted for them during the day, but to no avail. There are three long Ley Lines in the area, and any time the Dog-boys followed a trail, whoever is doing this would use the Ley Lines like a river to throw them off the scent. And then, tonight... tonight..."
The dominated man's voice cracks. "All of them came back. They came out of the night, trying to kill us. So we could be like them...." He recovers quickly from the burst of emotion.

"As for why we are here, Mistress, I do not know, save that it is to suffer and die."
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GMC Bennies:
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
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Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael turns and addresses the SAMAS trooper. "What had you found on your ill fated marches out of this valley? Caves? Monuments? Obelisks? Did anything strike you out of the ordinary, other than your very presence here?" Pausing to allow the trooper to answer, he continues. "Have you any idea from which direction these creatures come? Were there any signs of disturbance at the tent where the deceased were stored? Have you any members of your team of particular importance to the Coalition?" Zakkael listens as the questions are answered, still looking around to check the perimeter and surrounding areas.
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Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Notice 19, ignores all lighting penalties
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Wild for aced [dice]2[/dice]
Feeling the rebuke from Hera and listening to the soldiers testimony. Echo decides perhaps he was wrong, there are good uses for the soldiers, but he still has no trust for the CS to allow his friends to live.
He decides if the other are talking he may as well be watching out. Turning into a small snowy owl he flies up and looks for any other threats, the position of the CS force, and if their are more dangers coming.
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
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Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael wrote:Zakkael turns and addresses the SAMAS trooper. "What had you found on your ill fated marches out of this valley? Caves? Monuments? Obelisks? Did anything strike you out of the ordinary, other than your very presence here?"
"During the original marches out, we found nothing but the next valley over. There is a river that runs towards a small lake that we marched alongside, since it cut a line between the hills."

Pausing to allow the trooper to answer, he continues. "Have you any idea from which direction these creatures come?"
"This was the first time we've actually seen an attack, and we did not spot them until they were very close, because of their lack of heat."

"Were there any signs of disturbance at the tent where the deceased were stored?"

"I believe the commander found evidence of there being multiple parties involved, but he did not explain that to me."
"Have you any members of your team of particular importance to the Coalition?" Zakkael listens as the questions are answered, still looking around to check the perimeter and surrounding areas.
"You mean like a VIP or somesuch? No, we are merely a patrol unit."

Meanwhile, Echo sees no sign of the troops coming twards their position. Instead, they are doing something odd. SAMAS units and the Skull-walker are tearing down trees nearest their camp border and piling them up, while skelebots are moving the fallen (zombies and grunts alike) from the woods to the ie as well. As she observes, one of the give an order, and they splash fuel in the pile and ignite it--a massive funeral bier, the blaze eventually reaching twenty feet in the air. While continuing to guard the perimeter, the Grunts take turns coming by to pay last respects. Some weep openly, some bow their heads quietly. One even has to be restrained, dragged away from the blazing pyre, even as he struggles to try and throw himself into the flames. He is finally taken into one of the tents, and does not emerges with the ones who took him in."
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GMC Bennies:
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Finishing his patrol Echo returns to the group and returns to the humanoid form she has been using. Waiting for a lull in the conversation appropriate for sharing he reports back to SnackHappy his findings, in a way that the SAMAS pilot cannot overhear. "I took a look around sir. No sign of any more of those zombies, or where they came from. we may have to track them the more traditional we way.
"The Coalition platoon is forming bulwarks, clearing an area, taking defensive position, and burning the corpses of the soldiers corrupted by whatever evil has this place. I don't think they are planning to come execute us right now, but I cannot make any guaranties. What would you like done next sir?"

Echo makes sure to include accurate numbers of the CS forces observed and any potential hidden forces in the tents in his report.
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
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Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Calyx starts to let out a victory whoop but quiets it instantly, realizing that more enemies could be nearby - and technically ARE right nearby, the Coalition Forces in fact! He holds the electrical aura around him for a little bit longer to make sure there was nothing else bringing immediate danger to them before powering down again.

His eyebrows shoot upwards when Herra brings the SAMAS pilot back with her. "Hey Herr...um...are we...taking prisoners now?" He looks at the others. "Wait, were we supposed to be??" He then calms down as it was not a thing, just Herra getting out of a sticky situation.

He glances at Growler and smiles at the image of a puppy wanting his master to know he did good. He leans back slightly with a puzzled frown on his face at Echo's overblown reaction to Herra's actions. He thinks it is good choice to get to know more about the enemy - and that is clearly evidenced by what they learn from the Coalition officer!

"Canada? Okay." But as the man speaks on, Calyx looks more and more worried. "That sounds...bad. Really bad. I mean, like...are we going to be trapped now too?? Man!" Sparks start to randomly fire up around his body, but not quite escalating into his actual Aura. "So. We gotta find out what's going on. We...will need to see if we can help the Coalition get out of here too I guess. Leaving them to die and come back as zombies....that's not good for anyone." He doesn't say 'no one deserves that' as he is pretty sure others will disagree.
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Human Zapper

Active effects: Deflection (-3 to be hit).
Wounds::

Parry: 6 (7 w/ vambraces); Toughness: 16(9)
Weapon in hand: Vibro-Blade Vambraces or Kolytik

Edges: AB Psionics, Danger Sense, Luck, Major Psionics, Quick, Rapid Recharge, Rich

Powers: Armor, Boost/Lower Trait, Deflection, Telekinesis
ISP: 26/30

Charisma: 0
Bennies: 3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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"Pack Leader SnackHappy, what should I do about the Zombie's SAMAS suit, and the Zombie inside it? If the Coalition soldiers are burning the corpses, maybe it is best we burn it too, if we are not going to retrieve the Power Armor for use. I can destroy it at the same time that I burn the Zombie with my Sword. I can also go and try to see if I can tell where most of the Zombie tracks come from, before too much more snow covers them."
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Jacob graciously accepts the gift from Growler patting him on the head. I hope he like that kind of thing.

"This sure is a predicament. What kind of things can be keep people trapped here? Do you guys with more magic know how got any ideas?" Waiting appropriately for responses he continues. "We still need to look for Arte as well, do any of you even know if she came through the rift? We need to stay together no matter what as this enemy is catching the coalition off guard and converting them one by one. I get a feeling we also need to head to the center of whatever is making things obscenely cold here. Lets keep an eye out for our comrade and find this whatever it is locking people here. For now we try to stay off coalition radar as they shouldn't be looking for us. I would like to keep the SAMAS if we can but I believe our mobility is going to be a big asset. Lets hide it. If we get a chance we can come back for it. When it comes time to rest I think we need to utilize the vehicles for heat alternating if need be. I am also up for any suggestions as I obviously do not belong in the cold."

Shivering a bit as he finishes speaking Jacob pulls the cloak tighter and looks to the rest of the group for more ideas or the initiative to begin hunting for the culprit.

OOC Comments
See if they have any sort of tracking on the SAMAS
Knowledge: Electronics[dice]0[/dice] Ace: [dice]4[/dice]
Wild Die[dice]1[/dice]

Disable the tracking if necessary
Repair:[dice]2[/dice]
Wild:[dice]3[/dice]
Character Summary
Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
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  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
  • Created from the hides of boars mutated with demonic magic; the metal-infused spines and razor-sharp edges often seem to flex in the defense of the wearer.
  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
  • However, the shiny material and grating, rasping noise they make when worn give the wearer a -2 penalty to Stealth rolls.
  • 2 lbs
  • Value: 25,000 Cr, in part because they aren't exactly attractive.
NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
Str+d10+3d6
Notes: Mega Damage. BigBore shells provide the +3d6 and must be reloaded after 8 strikes.
BigBore shells cost 125 credits each (1,000 credits for a full reload). (Silvered)

C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
18/36/72 3d10+4
Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Arcana 10
Knowledge: Arcana: [dice]0[/dice]
Ace: [dice]2[/dice]
Re-Ace: [dice]3[/dice]
Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
Result: 10 - Success with Raise
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Alternate Characters: Hans Greuber, Berk
Pace: 8 [12] (d8); Parry: 6 (8); Toughness: 15 (6)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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SnackHappy looks over the unit, and discovers something strange. The unit's radio is not transmitting, currently--Herra apparently got the drop on him as far as that goes. But it does have a tracking unit. Thing is, it's designed to also be used as a directional beacon for 'home base', and... it's not registering 'home'. He's pretty sure that where-ever the system is for keeping tabs on the SAMAS unit is, it's out of range of the tracker. Which, thinking about it, makes sense--"Sammy" mentioned that they'd been unable to locate the units that were cut off in the dark, and if they had functional trackers, that wouldn't be an issue.

Growler thinks. This is pinpoint control of Rifts, so it's either some sort of alien intelligence like a Spulgorth or somesuch, or it's a Shifter.
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael mulls over Happy's instructions. He breaks his silence. "Pilot, how many of you are there that remain untainted? Do you have an accounting of the fallen from this battle?" At the answer, he addresses the group.

"Friends, I have been informed that we have been summoned here, specifically, by one in great need. I have not heard who has brought us here, but I wonder if perhaps these soldiers were either called here themselves, or the one who summoned us is among the Coalition unit. We may wish to parley and negotiate a temporary cooperation with the Coalition squad. They are clearly as out of place as we are, if not moreso." He sighs deeply.

"I realize that this could be a death sentence if the Coalition chooses to betray us. Considering the strangeness of our surroundings, however, they may be less inclined to do so, as not to have the help of our group almost certainly dooms them all to a slow, freezing, torturous death at the hands of whatever demons inhabit this place." He glances at each of his comrades, and continues.

"A desperate man may consent to a partnership he despises in order to avoid an end he fears. And if one among the Coalition is hiding certain abilities that may have brought us here, it would seem that could be very valuable information to have, if nothing else. Of course, we shall follow our commander's orders, and Heaven shall be our protection from the designs of evil." He nods and steps back, signaling the end of his suggestion.
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Current Status: 1 wounds / 1 Fatigue
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Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
  • Joker's Gone Wild: Play this card to swap your initiative card with any Joker drawn for initiative.
    Rabbit Out of My Hat: Play this card to gain +2 to any Trick test until the end of the scene
Armor: TW Combat Mage Armor
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  • Farsight
  • +7 Armor
  • Full Environmental Protection
  • +1 Strength die
  • Powered by 1 PPE/hour
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  • +1 Miracles spellcasting rolls
  • Dispel (Holy Light approved custom trapping)
  • Smite
  • Str+d6 damage, Reach 1, Parry +1, 2 handed, MD with 2 PPE
Shield of Faith
  • +6 Armor vs. ranged attacks
  • +3 Parry
  • -2 to hit by ranged attacks
  • Edges: Dodge & Improved Dodge
  • Power: Barrier (wall of force trapping)
  • Power: Deflection (Wind trapping)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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The SAMAS pilot gives a recitation. "At the time of the attack, our contingent had 14 front-line soldiers, 16 Skelebots, 4 Dogboys, 3 Psi-Stalkers, 5 SAMAS Pilots, Lt. Sandra McCullom and her co-pilot in the Skull-Walker, and Commander Cornell Mitchell. I believe one of the SAMAS pilots was taken down by enemy railgun fire in the opening volley, but cannot say how many other casualties there may have been; I noticed someone engaging the enemy and went to investigate, encountering Mistress."
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
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Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Pondering the possibilities of talking to the CS Jacob begins to address it. "Well they do have a skullwalker. Those things are as impressive as they look. I seen them inaction a while back. The multiple rail guns will be tough to combat, if it comes to that. If we talk to them I am definitely getting back in the Gunwolf first. If you guys want to take Zak's suggestion I am ok with it. We just need a volunteer to speak with them. What are your guys thoughts on it?"
Character Summary
Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
  • 2 × Dual-linked Medium RailGuns (right forearm)|(Range 100/200/400, +1 to hit, Damage 3d10+6, RoF 3, AP 14, 60 Shots, Mega Damage)
  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
  • Created from the hides of boars mutated with demonic magic; the metal-infused spines and razor-sharp edges often seem to flex in the defense of the wearer.
  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
  • However, the shiny material and grating, rasping noise they make when worn give the wearer a -2 penalty to Stealth rolls.
  • 2 lbs
  • Value: 25,000 Cr, in part because they aren't exactly attractive.
NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
Str+d10+3d6
Notes: Mega Damage. BigBore shells provide the +3d6 and must be reloaded after 8 strikes.
BigBore shells cost 125 credits each (1,000 credits for a full reload). (Silvered)

C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
18/36/72 3d10+4
Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Calyx listened as questions were asked of the mind-controlled Coalition soldier. He frowned at the answers. It was creepy to think something...or, more likely, someONE...was just randomly grabbing people and pulling them through rifts in space. To freezing Canada. To be killed and turned in to zombies. He was a little worried that if Artemeisia had come through a rift as well, she might already be one since they hadn't heard from her.

Maybe it wasn't random though. What if there was not only a dark purpose behind it, but a well-thought-out agenda behind it as well. THAT was a disturbing thought. He shivered, only partially from the cold. Nonetheless, he absorbed the information from the SAMAS pilot, the numbers of troops that they had originally and now had, what they had tried to do and what they had discovered.

He shook his head at Snackhappy. "Sorry. Magic's not my thing. All psi."

He looked over at the Coalition soldier. "Hmm. Hey. Did you guys map out what you explored of the area? I mean, like, actual maps or recordings or anything?" He scratched his chin. "Did you ever find any heat signatures out there? Or encounter any undead that WEREN'T from your unit?"
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Active effects: Deflection (-3 to be hit).
Wounds::

Parry: 6 (7 w/ vambraces); Toughness: 16(9)
Weapon in hand: Vibro-Blade Vambraces or Kolytik

Edges: AB Psionics, Danger Sense, Luck, Major Psionics, Quick, Rapid Recharge, Rich

Powers: Armor, Boost/Lower Trait, Deflection, Telekinesis
ISP: 26/30

Charisma: 0
Bennies: 3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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"I believe Commander Mitchell and Lt. McCollum both have the information recorded. It's not a lot, however--only a day's march to the south of our current position, along the frozen riverside, and perhaps a few hours in any other direction. The need to camp someplace we can illuminate, and to set up full lighting, has restricted our movements."

As he finishes speaking, his radio squawks to life. "Corporal Gavin! Come in, Corporal. Are you out there?" He's obviously about to answer it, but Herra certainly has time to order him not to, if she wishes.
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Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Echo looks to Hera. "Perhaps he should tell them we would like to parley? This is an excellent opportunity to see if they will accept our help. "
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
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    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Echo wrote:Echo looks to Hera. "Perhaps he should tell them we would like to parley? This is an excellent opportunity to see if they will accept our help. "
Herra nods, " Yes, desperation makes strange bed fellows."

OOC: Assuming SnackHappy agrees.

Looking at Sammy she smiles, "Report in that you are okay and have encountered friendly forces brought here in the same manner as you. They wish to speak and share information but fear for their safety."
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Smarts [dice]0[/dice]
Wild Smarts [dice]1[/dice]
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
OOC Comments
GMC Bennies:
  • EJ 2/2
    Thoomba 0/2
    Khem 2/2
PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
Malaetheryan, Phase World/Relentless (Frozen?)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Snackhappy nods in agreement with Herra. "I guess the enemy of my enemy is my friend. At least for the time being. If need be I think we might entertain the idea of returning the other SAMAS as a good faith gesture. Show them we aren't the animals they believe us to be."
Character Summary
Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
  • 2 × Dual-linked Medium RailGuns (right forearm)|(Range 100/200/400, +1 to hit, Damage 3d10+6, RoF 3, AP 14, 60 Shots, Mega Damage)
  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
  • Created from the hides of boars mutated with demonic magic; the metal-infused spines and razor-sharp edges often seem to flex in the defense of the wearer.
  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
  • However, the shiny material and grating, rasping noise they make when worn give the wearer a -2 penalty to Stealth rolls.
  • 2 lbs
  • Value: 25,000 Cr, in part because they aren't exactly attractive.
NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
Str+d10+3d6
Notes: Mega Damage. BigBore shells provide the +3d6 and must be reloaded after 8 strikes.
BigBore shells cost 125 credits each (1,000 credits for a full reload). (Silvered)

C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
18/36/72 3d10+4
Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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He obeys, then pauses as the reply comes back. "Put them on; I want to speak to them directly." Dawkins complies, and then holds out the mic for Herra to speak into (she, of course, can pass the duty off to anyone else, she's just whom Dawkins is going to defer to at the present moment).

"This is Commander Mitchell of the Coalition States Protection Forces. I'll get right to the point. I assume you and your people are the ones who are responsible for the fact that most of the zombies were destroyed before we got to them, or vice-versa. For that, you have my thanks. I also assume that, by your reported reluctance to approach us, that some or all of you are either wielders of magic or D-Bees of some stripe. Fine. My orders pertaining to such individuals are to detain or eliminate from Coalition Territory. The good news for all of us is that this is not Coalition Territory. It's the frozen ass of hell, and here, I get to have a bit more discretion in how I interpret my orders. You and yours are the reason I'm not burning even more corpses, so as far as I am concerned, "High Policy" commands are irrelevant. I can't say how it'd be if we meet back in Lone Star, but so long as we're all here, I'm perfectly willing to give call to a truce, on one condition. As I say, I can ignore general commands. On the other hand, if any of your people have individual warrants out for your arrest, that would be a different matter, requiring additional precautions on my part."

At this point, Roath steps up to SnackHappy, murmuring softly so as not to be picked up by the mic. "Don't worry, sir--I am the only one with an active personal warrant in the group, and I can stay out of sight until I am needed--unlike these young men, I do not fear the dark." Before he can be stopped, the crafty old man has disappeared into the night.
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
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Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

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Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
Malaetheryan, Phase World/Relentless (Frozen?)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Seems pragmatic enough, Herra thinks to herself.

"Perhaps it is wise to speak with this Commander Mitchell. They will likely turn on us if we ever escape, but for now they fear zombies and the dark more than the 7th SET," she smiles brightly as she finishes her though, "of course that is a mistake."

Waiting for the go ahead she considers if this would have been the same outcome if she had simply gone with the Corporal when he originally found her, Perhaps I judged to hastily. Although the rail gun jamming suggest perhaps not.
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael bows his head. Thank Heaven. Strength in numbers is not something to discard when facing the forces of the Pit.

He turns to SnackHappy. "Commander, this was my idea. I am prepared to go ahead of you and open the discussion, if you wish. Or, if you prefer, I can surround Echo with the Breastplate of Righteousness, which will lend her some additional favor with men. While the gifts of the Light are endless, I know my talents do not lie in persuasion." Zakkael smiles at the SAMAS pilot, and continues talking to Happy. "I have an understanding that the Lyn-Srial, the form of which I was given for my task on this earth, are particularly reviled by the Coalition for their intervention in the Tolkeen disaster. I do not wish to test the limits of Commander Mitchell's truce before it is confirmed."

Noticing blood dripping from Herra's wound, Zakkael quickly moves over to her. "You're injured! Allow me." He sets about to tending her injury. Laying two of his hands on the injury, and raising his staff towards the sky, he utters a prayer. "The Light be praised for the comfort and mercy of physical healing. All wounds, all injuries, have been taken once for all. May this flesh be made new as it was designed by Herra's creator."
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Faith - Greater Healing with Gift of Life and Staff bonus, less 1 wound
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Wild die Faith
[dice]1[/dice]
Herra is bathed in a soft, warm glow, and her wounds seal shut, leaving no evidence that they were ever there. Zakkael opens his eyes and breathes a heavy sigh. "The Light of Heaven has made you whole, my friend." Zakkael leans a little heavier on the staff at his side.
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Zakkael
Current Status: 1 wounds / 1 Fatigue
Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
  • Joker's Gone Wild: Play this card to swap your initiative card with any Joker drawn for initiative.
    Rabbit Out of My Hat: Play this card to gain +2 to any Trick test until the end of the scene
Armor: TW Combat Mage Armor
  • Darksight
  • Farsight
  • +7 Armor
  • Full Environmental Protection
  • +1 Strength die
  • Powered by 1 PPE/hour
Weapon(s) in hand:
Staff of Justice
  • 10 PPE
  • +1 Miracles spellcasting rolls
  • Dispel (Holy Light approved custom trapping)
  • Smite
  • Str+d6 damage, Reach 1, Parry +1, 2 handed, MD with 2 PPE
Shield of Faith
  • +6 Armor vs. ranged attacks
  • +3 Parry
  • -2 to hit by ranged attacks
  • Edges: Dodge & Improved Dodge
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  • Power: Deflection (Wind trapping)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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During one of the discussions away from the SAMAS pilot, Growler brings up a concern

"I don't think I should be one of the greeting party. I am one of the more stealthy members of the pack, and it is always good to have a reserve, just in case. Echo is the only one better than me, and it looks like she will be the one doing the talking. I am also worried that one of the officers may have my picture on file from my time at the Lone Star Lab. I did not leave on the best of terms. I will, however, come along with everyone else if Pack Leader SnackHappy wants for me to."
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Main Character: Tiny Tim
Alternate Characters: Hans Greuber, Berk
Pace: 8 [12] (d8); Parry: 6 (8); Toughness: 15 (6)
ISP: 40 / 40
PP: 15 / 15

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Echo says. "While I think this officer is being straight with us and he does not currently plan to betray us. I think there is a chance one of his men could go rogue. Growler's idea is a good one." With that being said he gives a brief break for other ideas to be run before clarifying. "Before I head in to talk to them, I want to make sure we are all on the same page. We want nothing from the CS men other than collaboration in surviving and getting out alive correct? No need to negotiate resources or anything?"
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

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Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


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  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael nods at Echo. "We have no need of material benefit other than ensuring we all return safely to our homes, and perhaps to end this threat to the world while we're here. If we have been summoned here by one in great need, we should address that need, if we are able to determine what it is."
He turns to Growler. "I believe your concern is legitimate. In the interest of full disclosure and fostering trust with our new allies, we should still advise that we have other companions who remain on the perimeter as an early warning system. I have no intention of deceiving these men, and having knowledge of the assets available may help us and their commanders come up with a better strategy. The identities of those outliers is not pertinent to our cooperation."
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Current Status: 1 wounds / 1 Fatigue
Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
  • Joker's Gone Wild: Play this card to swap your initiative card with any Joker drawn for initiative.
    Rabbit Out of My Hat: Play this card to gain +2 to any Trick test until the end of the scene
Armor: TW Combat Mage Armor
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  • Farsight
  • +7 Armor
  • Full Environmental Protection
  • +1 Strength die
  • Powered by 1 PPE/hour
Weapon(s) in hand:
Staff of Justice
  • 10 PPE
  • +1 Miracles spellcasting rolls
  • Dispel (Holy Light approved custom trapping)
  • Smite
  • Str+d6 damage, Reach 1, Parry +1, 2 handed, MD with 2 PPE
Shield of Faith
  • +6 Armor vs. ranged attacks
  • +3 Parry
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  • Edges: Dodge & Improved Dodge
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  • Power: Deflection (Wind trapping)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Listening and taking in the team's input, SnackHappy speaks up.

"Growler, that is fine hang near the treeline out of site but be sure your ready to go should the need arise. Echo, you are correct all we want from the is mutual cooperation in leaving this frozen hell like Zakkael said I believe we should disclose that we have scouts on perimeter as early warning. I do not think we need to disclose exact numbers in case this commander thinks he can pull a fast one once his men are safe. I think we will let Echo take on a more human form before he engages to put them at ease. Herra, let commander Mitchell know to be expecting us."

Climbing back into Sasha he has her shake off some snow. Then Jacob follows the team to their meeting.
Character Summary
Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
  • 2 × Dual-linked Medium RailGuns (right forearm)|(Range 100/200/400, +1 to hit, Damage 3d10+6, RoF 3, AP 14, 60 Shots, Mega Damage)
  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
  • Created from the hides of boars mutated with demonic magic; the metal-infused spines and razor-sharp edges often seem to flex in the defense of the wearer.
  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
  • However, the shiny material and grating, rasping noise they make when worn give the wearer a -2 penalty to Stealth rolls.
  • 2 lbs
  • Value: 25,000 Cr, in part because they aren't exactly attractive.
NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
Str+d10+3d6
Notes: Mega Damage. BigBore shells provide the +3d6 and must be reloaded after 8 strikes.
BigBore shells cost 125 credits each (1,000 credits for a full reload). (Silvered)

C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
18/36/72 3d10+4
Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Notice 5 ignores all cover and concealment, Persuasion 16 GM to apply modifiers
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GM to apply modifiers as needed
  • Echo Notice Roll: [dice]0[/dice]
    Notice Wild Die: [dice]1[/dice]
GM to apply modifiers as needed
  • Echo Persuasion Roll: [dice]2[/dice]
    • Persuasion Ace [dice]4[/dice]
    Persuasion Wild Die: [dice]3[/dice]
Echo nods and as the team readies themselves heads out to 'break the ice' with the Coalition Forces. Her objective to settle their nerves and let them know we are trapped here also and wanting to ally to get everyone to safety.
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
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Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Notice 14 Stealth 8
Notice: [dice]0[/dice]
Ace: [dice]4[/dice]
Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
Result: 14 - Success with 2 (3) Raises? (+2 Scent; Includes Dog Boy's Detect Arcana)

Stealth: [dice]2[/dice]
Wild: [dice]3[/dice]
Result: 8 - Success with Raise?
"Pack Leader SnackHappy, follow me and I will get you to the frozen SAMAS that I hid."

After doing exactly as he said, Growler will trail the rest of the SET by about 250 feet, being as careful and stealthy as he can.
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Main Character: Tiny Tim
Alternate Characters: Hans Greuber, Berk
Pace: 8 [12] (d8); Parry: 6 (8); Toughness: 15 (6)
ISP: 40 / 40
PP: 15 / 15

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Nodding at Snack Happy's order, Herra relays the message to her SAMAS friend, "Okay, we agree. Information Commander Mitchell we will send a small delegation for a chat. We hope to all get out of here alive."

Looking to Snack Happy and reporting back any reply she asks, "Shall I release him?"

OOC: If yes.

"Okay, go back to your unit and act normally. I don't recommend you tell them that someone was messing with your head lest they detain you and conduct experiments."
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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And so, freed SAMAS pilot going back ahead of them, and SAMASicle in (robot) hand, the group chosen to go into the camp descends into the valley. The illumination is almost painfully bright--there are no shadowed corners anyplace.

Waiting near the perimeter is an obvious officer, with a single SAMAS guard. He gives a hand signal, and calls for some Grunts to come forward and take their fallen ally. "Take him to the fire, thaw him out and get him out of that armor before you pitch him in. Private Simmons, once the suit's been emptied and you've had a chance to clean it out, congratulations on your promotion."

One of the Deadboys pauses, obviously in shock, then salutes. "Yes sir, thank you, sir. I shall do his memory honor, sir!" And they take the body away, while the commander turns back to you.

"As I promised, you're under truce, here. The men have been told your people did the necessary work this evening, and most of them are smart enough to be grateful. The rest, well, they follow orders." He motions. "I'd appreciate it if we could talk in my tent; I prefer face-to-face for discussions. As many or as few of you as want to come can; the remainder are welcome to wait here."

To his credit, when SnackHappy steps out of the GunWolf, he doesn't seem to blanch (admittedly, it's hard to tell what his reaction is behind the face-mask of his armor's helmet, but still--his hand doesn't even twitch in the direction of his sidearm). Similarly, he shows no negative reaction to the Lyn-Srial as Zakkael steps forward.

Once inside the tent, which has two lanterns but, interestingly, no space-heater, which would be the norm in a situation like this, he removes his helmet. There is also a Psi-Stalker present and waiting for them (observant types might spot a bit of what looks like frozen blood around the Stalker's collar), but the SAMAS soldier stays outside. "I am Commander Mitchell of the Coalition States Armed Forces, and I welcome you to my camp. Hopefully, we can all get back to our respective homes."

The Commander looks like he just stepped off a recruiting poster, and into a dive-bar. He's very handsome, with sharp features and high-quality cybernetic eyes, but there's a somewhat resigned posture to his stance. He and Echo spend a fairly brief period talking, and once he's satisfied of your intentions, he gives a crisp break-down of the facts as he knows them, as well as some of his personal conclusions:

"Sadly, we have no eyewitnesses--everyone to encounter whatever is out there either died or disappeared. From the tracks we've found a the scene, it is a large, inhuman creature. But the wounds on the bodies often were lower, as well, and from multiple types of natural weapons--some seemed to be gouges by tusks or horns, while others were bitten or just ripped open by claws. So I'm suspecting that there may be a master and subordinate fiends behind the attacks. Also, some of the attacks have taken place in fairly tight quarters, which the main creature should be too large to fit inside."

"Besides the natural weapons, many of the victims were found completely frozen. So I'm suspecting some sort of ice-magic is involved. And the creature has only attacked at night--most often when the targets are in the darkness, but sometimes it has snuck into camp and attacked people in tents. While we don't have a sighting of the creature, Sylvester here did hear the thing, once, while we were still scouting the territory."

The Psi-Stalker steps forward. "I was out with Hendrickson, the SAMAS pilot, doing ground-searches. I had picked up a scent, powerful and twisted, and we were following its trail. Suddenly, there was a voice, calling out from behind a rock ledge, urging us to 'Come and play'. Hendrickson immediately took off, up and over the wall, despite our standing orders to stick together. By the time I got there, he was gone."

Mitchell picks up the story. "Hendrickson was a hot-head, like anyone who gets into a SAMAS suit, but he also knew the situation well enough to know he needed to follow orders to stay in contact. So I'd suggest you assume this thing, or things, or whatever, has some ability to influence the minds of others."

"Naturally, we attempted to track those who disappeared; however, every time we did so, the trail was lost at one of the Ley Lines, and the Dogboys couldn't pick it back up again. I suspect that the creature or creatures may be laired along one of the Lines themselves."
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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GMC Bennies:
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    Thoomba 0/2
    Khem 2/2
PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
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Malaetheryan, Phase World/Relentless (Frozen?)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael follows Echo into the tent. He listens as the psi-stalker recounts his experience. "Sylvester, is it? Did you feel the compulsion to go play, as well? Have any of the dog boys been called off the same way? It may help to understand whether these creatures are seeking only human victims for conversion, and if the monster's powers of suggestion would hold no sway with certain others. I assume that none are safe from the physical assault."
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Current Status: 1 wounds / 1 Fatigue
Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
  • Joker's Gone Wild: Play this card to swap your initiative card with any Joker drawn for initiative.
    Rabbit Out of My Hat: Play this card to gain +2 to any Trick test until the end of the scene
Armor: TW Combat Mage Armor
  • Darksight
  • Farsight
  • +7 Armor
  • Full Environmental Protection
  • +1 Strength die
  • Powered by 1 PPE/hour
Weapon(s) in hand:
Staff of Justice
  • 10 PPE
  • +1 Miracles spellcasting rolls
  • Dispel (Holy Light approved custom trapping)
  • Smite
  • Str+d6 damage, Reach 1, Parry +1, 2 handed, MD with 2 PPE
Shield of Faith
  • +6 Armor vs. ranged attacks
  • +3 Parry
  • -2 to hit by ranged attacks
  • Edges: Dodge & Improved Dodge
  • Power: Barrier (wall of force trapping)
  • Power: Deflection (Wind trapping)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael wrote:Zakkael follows Echo into the tent. He listens as the psi-stalker recounts his experience. "Sylvester, is it? Did you feel the compulsion to go play, as well? Have any of the dog boys been called off the same way? It may help to understand whether these creatures are seeking only human victims for conversion, and if the monster's powers of suggestion would hold no sway with certain others. I assume that none are safe from the physical assault."
"I was not called, but one of the Dog-boys that came back as part of the attack tonight had only fresh injuries on him. I do not know about those of my kin who were taken."
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GMC Bennies:
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
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Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
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Having already thanked the commander for his openness and being will to talk to the party Echo listens to the information he shares wishing they had been able to preserve at least some of the bodies so they could have been evaluated first hand. “We have a couple highly skilled trackers in our group that will not have their senses fouled by the Ley Line. I think letting us try and lead the search once we get to the Ley Line would be useful.”
Then thinking for a little bit she adds. “I will talk to our commander, but I think it is in our interest to mobilize as soon as the sun comes up. There is little to gain by trying to wait this thing out, and everything to lose. Hopefully by tomorrow evening both of our teams will be able to start heading home.”
A Bunch of Skill Rolls, good thing we got those out of the way
Notice X standard for any new scene, ignores all cover and concealment
Echo Notice Roll: [dice]0[/dice] = Failure :(
Notice Wild Die: [dice]1[/dice]

Healing to identify the types of wounds (I did not add armor bonus as it is irrelevant to thinking.
Healing [dice]2[/dice] = Critical Failure, Yep people die when they have holes :x
Healing Wild [dice]3[/dice]

Knowledge Arcana if the behavior sounds like a demon or magic user she knows of. (Except the Zombies it sounds like a Windego)
Knowledge Arcana [dice]4[/dice]
  • Aced [dice]6[/dice]
Knowledge Arcana Wild [dice]5[/dice]
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
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Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Commander Mitchell nods, his voice cutting with real emotion. "I'd like nothing more than to hunt this--or these--fiends down with extreme prejudice. I've lost a lot of good men out here, and forcing the survivors to 're-kill' them... It's an obscenity."

Regaining his composure swiftly, he nods again. "So, yes, your plan seems the best. We'll be ready to roll out at first light. Your people are welcome to rest here in the camp. I cannot emphasize enough that you do not want to spend too long in unlit areas."
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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GMC Bennies:
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    Khem 2/2
PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael nods. "For my part, I shall indeed rest in the light, even as the Light of Heaven gives me refuge. Thank you, Commander, for your hospitality, and for your cooperation." Bowing his head towards Commander Mitchell in gratitude, he exits the tent. He goes to retrieve his tent from his pack in Sasha, and picks a well lit end of the camp to set up and rest.
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Current Status: 1 wounds / 1 Fatigue
Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
  • Joker's Gone Wild: Play this card to swap your initiative card with any Joker drawn for initiative.
    Rabbit Out of My Hat: Play this card to gain +2 to any Trick test until the end of the scene
Armor: TW Combat Mage Armor
  • Darksight
  • Farsight
  • +7 Armor
  • Full Environmental Protection
  • +1 Strength die
  • Powered by 1 PPE/hour
Weapon(s) in hand:
Staff of Justice
  • 10 PPE
  • +1 Miracles spellcasting rolls
  • Dispel (Holy Light approved custom trapping)
  • Smite
  • Str+d6 damage, Reach 1, Parry +1, 2 handed, MD with 2 PPE
Shield of Faith
  • +6 Armor vs. ranged attacks
  • +3 Parry
  • -2 to hit by ranged attacks
  • Edges: Dodge & Improved Dodge
  • Power: Barrier (wall of force trapping)
  • Power: Deflection (Wind trapping)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Sleeping with the enemy?

The idea of spending the night in a Coalition camp is about as appealing to Herra as intercourse with a slaver. Maybe worse after what they had done to Spider. However, the effect of frost and darkness outside their perimeter may prove worse than all those things combined. Begrudgingly she agrees to camp but takes her turn on a watch - not to watch outside but to watch from within. She even briefly considers doing an astral sweep of the entire camp but knows it will bring their pet dog demons and stalker men running.

With a bit of a resigned grunt she sits down near a heat source and tries to keep her senses alert of any danger.

"Strange bedfellows indeed," she says to no one in particular.
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In spite of everyone else's beliefs, unless he is ordered not to by SnackHappy, Growler will be setting himself up a small blind in the shelter under a pine tree using all the available tolls and aids he has. This includes his insulated tent and sleeping bag. He will be using his Survival knowledge to protect himself as much as he can from the elements, as well as hiding it downwind of the camp with the aid of the snow. It will be about 200 feet away from the edge of the camp. He will be staying up all night keeping a watch out.

"I will be out here to the East, keeping an eye out. Watch those Coalition Soldiers. I don't trust them."
Notice 4
Notice: [dice]4[/dice]
Wild: [dice]5[/dice]
Result: 4 on Opposed Checks(+2 if Scent; Detect Arcana with Scent-Based Notice)
Stealth 9
Hiding his Camp/Blind
Stealth: [dice]8[/dice]
Wild: [dice]9[/dice]
Result: 9 on Opposed Checks
Overnight Checks
To Resist the Cold:
  • Vigor: [dice]0[/dice]
    Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
    Result: 7 - Success.
To Resist Lack of Sleep:
  • Vigor: [dice]2[/dice]
    Wild: [dice]3[/dice]
    Result: 3 - Fail. One level of Fatigue.
Succor to Recover from Fatigue
  • Psionics: [dice]6[/dice]
    Wild: [dice]7[/dice]
    Result: 6 - Success. Remove 1 Level of Fatigue at cost of 1 ISP (Recovered in 12 minutes)
Net Result: No change except cost of 1 ISP.
Growler
Main Character: Tiny Tim
Alternate Characters: Hans Greuber, Berk
Pace: 8 [12] (d8); Parry: 6 (8); Toughness: 15 (6)
ISP: 40 / 40
PP: 15 / 15

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Nothing to see here:

[dice]0[/dice]

More nothing:

[dice]1[/dice]
Ace: [dice]3[/dice]
EE: [dice]4[/dice]
[dice]2[/dice]
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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GMC Bennies:
  • EJ 2/2
    Thoomba 0/2
    Khem 2/2
PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
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SnackHappy also thanks the commander for his hospitality. Then retires to the Gunwolf and sets the heat on and has her ready to go at a moment's notice while he catches some shut eye. Trusting the sensors to be his alarm.
Character Summary
Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
  • 2 × Dual-linked Medium RailGuns (right forearm)|(Range 100/200/400, +1 to hit, Damage 3d10+6, RoF 3, AP 14, 60 Shots, Mega Damage)
  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
  • Created from the hides of boars mutated with demonic magic; the metal-infused spines and razor-sharp edges often seem to flex in the defense of the wearer.
  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
  • However, the shiny material and grating, rasping noise they make when worn give the wearer a -2 penalty to Stealth rolls.
  • 2 lbs
  • Value: 25,000 Cr, in part because they aren't exactly attractive.
NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
Str+d10+3d6
Notes: Mega Damage. BigBore shells provide the +3d6 and must be reloaded after 8 strikes.
BigBore shells cost 125 credits each (1,000 credits for a full reload). (Silvered)

C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
18/36/72 3d10+4
Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Aid Tracking [dice]0[/dice]
Group Aid Tracking [dice]1[/dice]
The night passes uneventfully. Roath briefly stops by Growler's campsite to share a bit of coffee, heated using his sword. "Tell SnackHappy that I think we've actually got more than one faction in play, here. I'm going to keep investigating on my own. Probably best not to share too much intel with the Coalition, though." Then the old Ley Line Walker slips back out into the frigid night.

A bit before dawn, the men begin breaking down the camp, and in a display of considerable efficiency, are ready to go by the time the sun has fully cleared the horizon; it probably would've been faster, but they delayed retrieving the lanterns until last. Commander Mitchell approaches Echo. "We're ready to roll out. I had the Dogboys do an initial search; they picked up the trail by which the zombies approached last night, so we can at least start out in the right direction, though I'm sure we'll get to the damnable Ley Line before we find them. Since you said your people are expert trackers, I'll set my own to assist."

With a few curt instructions, the Dogboys and the Psi-Stalkers move into position, essentially flanking those in the group who are doing the actual tracking, as they make sure there's no side-trails or double-backs.
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The group of CS trackers got a 6, which means they aid your tracker with a +1. Echo can make an assist roll, to provide as much as an additional +3. Growler does not get his scent bonus, since the Ley Line will be fouling that pretty quickly.

It's just a single tracking roll; raises determine how long before dark you guys actually locate the lair. A Critical Failure means I get to cackle maniacally.
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GMC Bennies:
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    Khem 2/2
PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
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To Herra, the presence of dog boys and psi-stalkers on either side her feels more like a prison escort than an assistance force. She considers helping the effort with her powers but is loathe to activate them while the sensitives are nearby. Once they reach the ley line, they will be confused - something she didn't know until Commander Mitchell mentioned it. By that time there might be a more useful direction to help focus her psychic senses.
Tracking - Useless
[dice]0[/dice]
Wild [dice]1[/dice]
Sighing and grunting she huffs through the cold, too unnerved by her natural enemy nearby to worry about tracking zombie prints in the frozen turf. Blowing out a cloud of condensation she warily looks over her shoulder, oblivious to any clues, "Those psi-stalkers make my hair stand on end. Are we sure they are here to help? They feel more like guards."
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael rises with the commotion of tearing down the camp. Before exiting his tent, he spends a few moments in communion. Michael, my friend, my brother, my chief, this arrayed force prepares to depart to face down this agent of evil. Help me prepare. What is it that we face?
Communion 23, Kn Arcana 7, Vigor 5
Faith with staff bonus
[dice]0[/dice]

Ace Faith with prior result
[dice]2[/dice]

2nd Ace Faith
[dice]6[/dice]

Wild die Faith
[dice]1[/dice]

Ace WD
[dice]3[/dice]

Knowledge: Arcana
[dice]4[/dice]

WD Kn: Arcana
[dice]5[/dice]

Vigor: communion
[dice]7[/dice]

WD Vigor
[dice]8[/dice]
Zakkael nods in grim recognition of the answer. Thank you, my chief.

He exits the tent and catches Commander Mitchell in the middle of preparations. "Commander, I know not what you or your men believe. However, those that wish may join me in prayer in the middle of the camp. What evils we are likely to face fear the light. This is but a fraction of their fear of the Light of Heaven. The Light is for us, and none can be against us." He bows and adjourns to the lit clearing.

Falling on his knees, he begins praying aloud. "Gracious and merciful Light of Heaven, I, your humble servant, pray for your divine protection, guidance, and might in battle for these, your children. May a legion of my angelic brethren watch over and guide us to our prey. Let your sword strike swift and sure. Let unrestrained justice be done against the spawn of the Pit and their evil machinations. May the Shield of Faith be proof against the darts and wiles of our enemy. One may put a thousand to flight, but two can put ten thousand to flight. Let, then, this band of brothers, this alliance of noble hearts, drive the evil host like swine to the cliff, and let the Light of Heaven be shown strong, faithful, and true through our deeds this day. May these men find solace and comfort in the Light, and strengthen them to the task ahead." He continues on for a few more minutes in much the same way. Any CS soldiers brave enough to approach are welcomed, and he offers to join hands with them as he continues, thanking the Light for their courage and willingness to fight the forces of darkness. At a suitable time to conclude, he closes with "All glory to the Light of Heaven. Amen." Rising and greeting any soldiers who joined him, he clasps them on the shoulders and offers some more encouraging words. Seeing the camp is ready to roll, he stows his tent in Sasha and takes flight, watching from just above the treetops as the alliance moves out.
Notice
Notice with mystic sight and Alertness
[dice]9[/dice]

Wild die Notice
[dice]10[/dice]
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Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Notice 19, Adds 4 to Growlers tracking roll for maximum of 4
Notice as a bird of prey to help Growler tracking
Notice [dice]0[/dice]
Notice Wild Die [dice]1[/dice]
Echo looks around and tells the CS Commander. “I need to help my allies, this will require me leaving out of sight for a bit. I do not want to unsettle your men when I become a snowy owl. Please when I return do not allow them to shoot the bird for sport.” Then walking off into the woods out of site so her monstrous middle state does not panic the men she assumes the form of a snowy owl.
When returning she begins scouting, coordinating her observations with Growler, returning to him to whisper her updates before moving on.
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
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Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Notice 5
Notice at +2 if Scent can Apply
  • Notice: [dice]4[/dice]
    Wild: [dice]5[/dice]
    Result: 5 On Opposed Rolls
Tracking 11 Stealth 6
Tracking (+4 from Assist, +2 from Woodsman, no bonus from Scent)
  • Tracking: [dice]0[/dice]
    Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
    Bennie for Reroll
    • Tracking: [dice]6[/dice]
      Wild: [dice]7[/dice]
    Lets try that AGAIN...
    • Tracking: [dice]8[/dice]
      Wild: [dice]9[/dice]
    STUPID DICE!!! Third and final Bennie Reroll...
    • Tracking: [dice]10[/dice]
      Wild: [dice]11[/dice]
    Result: 11 - Success with Raise. My dice hate me today.
Stealth to hide from both Coalition and anyone except the Jokers.
  • Stealth: [dice]2[/dice]
    Wild: [dice]3[/dice]
    Result: 6 on Opposed Rolls
Not being able to rely on his nose makes it more difficult, but Growler is able to use Echo's information as well as that of the Coalition's Dog Boys to make good progress in finding the source of the Zombies, all the time keeping out of sight of the Coalition soldiers and anything else out there to actually see him... or so he believes.

"Roalth visited me last night. He said that there are more than one faction in play here, and that he is investigating on his own. Like me, he doesn't fully trust the Coalition and thinks we should not share that intel with them. Any further orders, Pack Leader SnackHappy?"
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael's answer comes to him a thunderous, echoing voice. "Know, now, that you face Horuscal, a tormentor of the 4th Round of the 9th Circle, brought to this place by the same one who brought you and these other mortals, to engage in battle for its amusement. Beware, for the fiend is powerful, both physically and magically, and its unholy appendages have the ability to strike and cast of their own accord. Further, it has marshaled a vast force of the fallen walkers, restless in their graves of ice, numbering in the hundreds, drawn from former victims. You will need to bypass this horde before you can engage the Lord of Gelida Tenebris in his lair of frozen timber."
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Some further hints: The '9th Circle' is a reference to Dante's Inferno--a frozen lake containing traitors and betrayers, layered in 'rounds' from least treasonous to most. The 4th Round is the lowest level, named for its best-known inhabitant: Judas Iscariot. This demon--the Lord of Gelida Tenebris [aka, Frozen Darkness--in the 4th Round, light from the higher Circles would not penetrate the full depth of the ice] is thus assigned to both cultivate and torment betrayers.

So, demon of some sort, most definitely expect ice and darkness powers. (Gelida Tenebris: Frozen Darkness, because angels speak in Latin if they are being serious.)
Traveling happens quickly enough. Initially, the trail leads to the Ley Line, which passes along the length of a frozen river you may recall being mentioned before. You turn, not south, but north, as Growler's keen eyes spot traces of footprints in the snow drifts on the ice. Once thing you note--this forest was once being actively logged. Stumps have begun to slowly regrow, but there are entire areas that were clearly once true old-growth forest, now ripped like ugly scars across the landscape. Nature is reclaiming its own, but slowly.

As you make your way along, Echo reports back with advance word of a likely spot--a large lake, created by an immense log-jam at one end of the valley. It looks to have originally been composed of cut and trimmed logs, which would've been sent along the river to someplace further downstream. But it's clear that since then, additional debris has created an astounding deadfall, a natural dam capable of creating a truly impressive lake. Of course, this was in time long ago, before the weather turned the whole area to such an icy terrain. The entire thing is frozen over, with drifts of snow over the frozen lake. As soon as the group reaches sighting distance of the lake, forewarned Zakkael can sense them--hundreds of zombies, underneath the snow, waiting in malevolence. The dam itself, of course, is indeed a massive sprawl of 'frozen timber', and thus highly likely to be the place you are looking for.

Upon informing Commander Mitchell of this fact, he takes a moment to consider, then nods. "You say the one behind all this is probably in that deadfall, right? Okay, here's my proposal. You... specialists are best-suited to close-quarters combat against a singular foe, whereas we are quite capable of taking on a large body of hostile troops in an open field. I suggest that my men and I punch a hole through the mob, giving you as clear a route as possible across the lake to the dam. Our Skull-Walker's sensors indicate that the lake is nearly completely frozen, so it will be able to support both our armor unit and yours without issue, though your pilot may have to choose between going into the deadfall to find your target, or staying in his Gun-Wolf." He pauses, then continues after a moment's thought.

"Alternately, we could all try to clear the lake entirely of hostiles, together, then my men and I could assist in the raid on the monster's lair. But such an undertaking would likely be drawn out, and probably not be done before nightfall, which seems to be when this fiend is at its most powerful. Naturally, if you have a better plan, knowing your own capabilities, I'm more than willing to listen."

What Do You Do?
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If you take option 1, there will be a Quick Combat (at +2) to cover the handful of Zombie Loggers who will manage to get past the heavy fire laid down by the CS, then we'll cut to the interior of the deadfall and the confrontation with Horuscal.

If you take option 2, then it's a Dramatic Task using Combat Skills to aid a Knowledge: Battle roll by Commander Mitchell (or one of you, if you can beat the d6 he's got). The rolls will be at -2 due to the difficulty of the task. He is a Wild Card and will spend bennies. You'll have 5 rounds, and need a total of 10 successes/raises over that time (so an average of one Raise per roll) to actually break through with minutes to spare; come up short, and you have to fight Horuscal in the dark. Fail to get at least 5 successes/raises, and you get to deal with Horuscul while some of the zombies are still active and coming for you, as well.

Note that in either case, per Alan's request, I'll be NPCing Calyx.

If you take option 3, you'll have to tell me what it is before I can actually tell you what's going on.
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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GMC Bennies:
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

Inactive/Retired/Deceased
Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
Malaetheryan, Phase World/Relentless (Frozen?)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Conferring with Snackhappy and there other Legion personnel present Echo says. "I am not as skilled at tactics as some. But I believe Commander Mitchell's plan to clear the way and allow us to eliminate this demon would be the best option.
"If we ignore it to clear the zombies ourselves I think perhaps many of our own will reinforce their ranks. While if we eliminate the demon, then the power animating the zombies should stop.
"As to this second entity pitting us against each other, I have no ideas on how to find and confront it yet. Perhaps Zakael will come up with something?"
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Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


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    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Zakkael ponders a moment. "Commander, I believe your first option is the wisest. While our combined might would make the clearing of the horde a quicker and more thorough task, the light of day is our ally." He glances at Echo. "The mastermind is an enigma at this point. Once the power of the Light returns Horuscal to its rightful misery in the Pit, should the orchestrator not reveal themselves, I shall petition Heaven again for guidance. But the first task is justice for the tormentor. Even vengeance may be warranted against one such as this." He places one hand at the sheath of the 2nd blade of the Sword of Vengeance. "Woe be unto the lord of Gelida Tenebris, for he faces the might of Heaven this day."
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PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Commander Mitchell nods his assent. "All right, then. Get your people ready to roll on my mark."

He turns to the assembled troops, projecting his voice through the speakers on his armor, as well as a general radio broadcast for those in the armor units. "Okay, troops, listen up. We're about to arrange a little payback for all of ours that lost their lives out here. Hopefully, this gets a step closer to getting out of this tarpit, but even if we stay stuck here, you get to know we brought the pain to our enemy, and that we made them pay for every agony a thousandfold. Now, these folks are gonna take on the big boss; we just gotta give them a nice, clean path there. So that's the drill--Grunts, take forward flanks and sweep. SAMAS, get sky high and rocket any clusters that form, keep us from getting swarmed. Stalkers, Dog-boys, you're on clean-up--make sure that anything that's only mostly dead gets finished off. Sandra, you take point with their Gunwolf, the two of you should be able to work together and break through to the dam. I'll walk with our associates here, and you can give me a lift out once things are settled. Everyone clear? Good, let's do this!"

As the men start marching forward, undead begin popping up from the snow, attacking those close by. The zombies would appear to be loggers and associated workers, wielding chainsaws and other industrial tools as clumsy but potentially deadly weapons. As was the case with the zombie soldiers, they are rimed with ice, even to the point of having 'cleats' that make them able to walk across the slick surface of the ice unimpeded. They advance on the soldiers--but the troops are no longer facing former friends and brothers-in-arms in the dead of night; they are efficient and deadly, cutting a wide swath through the enemy. Periodically, a large cluster of zombies begins to form, only to be taken out by the rockets from the SAMAS flying overwatch.

And thus, you are able to make your way across the snow to the dam. Of course, some of the zombies are slower to rise than others, and every once in awhile one pops up behind the two warmachines to try and take on the folks at the heart of the formation--namely, you and the commander. No rest, it seems, even for the specialists.


Quick combat rules, Calyx Psionics 6
So, this part is Quick Combat, as I said. They've got serious numbers on you, but are not marvelously equipped, and you've got air support and so forth. The net roll is flat, as a result.

First off, note that you've been marching along a Ley Line. Casters, assume your pool is completely full at the start of this.

So go ahead and roll. As usual, just roll the one Combat/Arcane Skill, and narrate your actions according to the results.

CritFail: Ouch. One of them got you, bad. Take d3 Wounds. Good news is, there should be time for Zakk to heal you up before going inside.
Fail: Ngg. You didn't acquit yourself very admirably out there, and one got a swipe in. You suffer a Wound.
Success: You killed a lot of shambling undead lumberjacks. You go!
Raise: Damn, that was awesome! Narrate some really incredible action sequence, and you get a bennie.

There's no way you're failing to get across the ice. However, if none of you get any successes, well, then the sun is setting as you get to the deadfall because you got bogged down near the middle. Oops.

If you got any successes at all, then you get there in time to explore the deadfall and locate Horuscal.

PPE-types, since you can refill as a free action, don't sweat the points.
ISP'ers, if you're rolling Psionics, roll 1d6 to determine how many ISP you are down by the time you get to the Deadfall (you can use Major Psionics to get a bonus to your Psi roll, but that will also add to the d6, as normal for Major Psionics--you do get the Ley Line doubling, though).

Also, once you guys get to the deadfall? Yeah, VV, that would be an AWESOME time to make a Clairvoyance scan of the place; if Herra does that, append to your base post another couple rolls: Psionics to activate the power, and Notice to hunt for Horuscal. Success on both means the party goes straight to the fiend (and gets a physical description ahead of time, to boot), while failure will mean you guys have to hunt manually as a Dramatic Task with potential issues.

Finally, whoever gets the highest total after all is said and done (assuming it was a Raise at least), gets to go back and edit in how they either:
  • Personally kept Commander Mitchell from getting ambushed from behind by a laser-axe-wielding zombie, OR:
  • How they took advantage of the confusion to 'arrange' an accident for the Commander while no one else was looking. I'm not saying this would be a GOOD thing to do, but I do believe in player agency, and I know some of your characters have a serious hate-on for the CS.
Calyx rolls:
Psionics [dice]0[/dice]
Wild Psi [dice]1[/dice]
ISP Used: [dice]2[/dice]
Calyx uses his aura to good effect, frying a number of zombies who get too close. He also targets individuals who pop up too close to teammates to use the aura, lightning arcing out efficiently and effectively.
GM Bennies (7th SET, Joker's Jokers): 8/8
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PCs, 8 Active Slots, 3 Signature Items
*Gaspard Gillead, 12th AAT/Dirty Dozen
Serival Drumm, 24th COT
*Ophelia Monk, Mercy Team 6
Jaenelle, Beyond the Wall
Mille Visage, Northern Gun Mercs
*Charon, Black Company
*Hero, Lost Jungle/TL

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Gorgeous George, 4th COT/Murder Hobos(Frozen)
Nomel Sagia, Nameless (Frozen)
Libertas Magicorum, 13th SET/Silent Ones(Retired)
Savant, 3rd SET/Losers(Frozen)
Other Mother, Ravenloft (Frozen)
Lance, 24th COT/Kingsdale (Retired)
Ramson Gourdaine, Phase World (Blazed)
Hexx, Rising Stars SPC (Frozen)
Sir Blurre, 18th COT/New West (Retired)
Yeitso & Alicia Forsythe, Prestige Unlimited (Frozen)
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Scouting
Pisonics 5
Psionics[dice]2[/dice]
Wild [dice]3[/dice]

Last bennie
[dice]4[/dice]
Wild [dice]5[/dice]
Now that they have located their quarry, Herra decides that forewarned is forearmed. Moving well clear of any Coalition psi-stalkers and dog boys she asks the members of her team to watch over her momentarily, "I wish to look upon our enemy. It may save us time when entering the lair."

With that, she goes still and her body begins to shimmer as it moves in and out of the astral plane. Her astral form, unseen, moves into the dead fall to look around.

Quick Combat
Psionics 5
[dice]0[/dice]
[dice]1[/dice]
Ready to move Herra supports her team mates by empowering their weapons with the ability to strike harder and fast, while healing any who need it. She learned her lessons in the woods, even a lowly zombie could strike her down...something she intends to rectify in the future. However, being a support makes all of her members more effective and she contributes to the death of more than a few undead nightmares as they wade their way into the fray.
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Notice 9, CK 4
Notice with Alertness and mystic sight
[dice]0[/dice]

WD Notice
[dice]1[/dice]

CK
[dice]2[/dice]

WD CK
[dice]3[/dice]
Faith 12
Faith with staff bonus
[dice]4[/dice]

Benny for extra effort with Elan & prior result
[dice]6[/dice]

WD Faith
[dice]5[/dice]
Zakkael prepares himself for the impending battle. Taking another draw from the ley line, and surging with power, Zakkael launches himself into the air. As the zombies rise and the CS forces begin mowing down the opposition, Zakkael shouts from the air. "Surely the Light will deliver us from the snare of the fowler, and from the perilous pestilence. The Light shall cover you. Under the wings of the Light, you will take refuge. The Truth of the Light shall be your shield and your buckler --" Zakkael pauses to place a wall of force between a CS soldier taken unawares by a zombie who rose up from his blindside. The zombie's laser axe impacts on the barrier but goes no further. The soldier turns quickly to see the zombie stymied by the barrier. He lifts his rifle to fire, and Zakkael cancels the barrier in time for the blast to clean the creature's head from its body.

"You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall NOT COME NEAR YOU!" A cluster of zombies has isolated two of the dog boys and a psi-stalker who wandered too far into the fringe. Mystical bolts of fire and brimstone rain down upon them, dropping the frozen attackers where they stand and delivering the CS hunters from their plight.

"The Light has given me, the Angel of Justice, charge over you. I shall bear you up, lest you strike your foot upon a stone. You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra. You shall trample them underfoot." Several Coalition soldiers were delivered directly by the actions of Zakkael. Whether they believe or not, the shouting of this gleaming angelic figure bolsters their morale and spurs them forward to lay fire upon their enemies.
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Bennies: 2 (-1 EE fighting, -1 Soak, +1 from Fox)
Parry: 9, -2 to hit with ranged attacks
Toughness: 12 (7)
PPE: 11/25 / ISP: 2/10
Staff PPE: 2/10
Active Powers: Exalted Darksight
Pertinent Edges: Danger Sense, Alertness, Improved Rapid Recharge, Elan, Marksman (Mysticism)
Adventure Cards:
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Fatigue 5
Fatigue Roll due to Loss of Sleep (Evening at -2 due to second check)
Vigor: [dice]3[/dice]
Wild: [dice]4[/dice]
Result: 5 - Success. Growler is able to power his way through the lack of sleep.
Shooting 13
Shooting at +2 due to 3RB
Shooting: [dice]0[/dice]
Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
Result: 13. Success and 2 Raises.
Shots Used: 3x[dice]2[/dice]= 18 Shots. 18 Shots left.
Growler stays to the edges of the lake on his way to the dam; not really trusting the Lone Star soldiers. Carefully choosing where and when to shoot, he makes every shot count and takes care of every one of the Zombies that come near him, quickly hiding again once they seem to find him. His lack of sleep does not seem to be slowing him down... yet.

"Growler here. Circling the lake to your right as you bring most of the Zombies out to you. Meet you at the Dam. I am looking forward to trying out this new bow. Seems to be a Holy item, maybe made by some native Shaman. Should be very useful against a Demon.

While waiting off to the side at the base of the dam, Growler looks back at the battle going on. He catches a glimpse of one of the Zombies that the others have missed... almost at Commander Mitchell's back with its wood-axe. In one swift motion, Growler draws the bow and lets loose a shot. Off shoots a bolt of Holy light that crosses the over 5000 feet of distance and hits the Zombie in the head, obliterating its target. The Zombie's axe tumbles from its now useless hands and clatters at the Commander's feet, now attracting everyone's attention. Before anyone has even looked up, Growler has moved on and re-hidden himself.

"Make sure you tell that Lone Star Commander to watch his six in a combat zone."
Last edited by Growler on Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Growler
Main Character: Tiny Tim
Alternate Characters: Hans Greuber, Berk
Pace: 8 [12] (d8); Parry: 6 (8); Toughness: 15 (6)
ISP: 40 / 40
PP: 15 / 15

Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 2/3
Base Amount
-1 due Reroll on Navigation Roll
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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Notice 15, ignores all cover and concealment
Echo Notice Roll: [dice]0[/dice]
Notice Wild Die: [dice]1[/dice]
  • Wild Die Aced [dice]4[/dice]
  • Ace Aced [dice]6[/dice]
Use Power 10
Echo Spirit Roll: [dice]2[/dice]
Spirit Wild Die: [dice]3[/dice]
  • Wild Die Aced [dice]5[/dice]
Results = Raise: Damn, that was awesome! Narrate some really incredible action sequence, and you get a bennie.
Joining her allies Echo prepares to move out. Feeling restrained by the presence of the Coalition forces she decides not to take on the more powerful form of the great white bear ideal for this type of terrain instead remaining human as she moves out. Keeping her eyes open and focusing her effort on creating barriers out of the materials available controlling the movement of the enemies as they approach so none of her allies are overwhelmed, Echo only occasionally releasing a blast of fire to burn the things, knowing most of her blast will not stop the creatures. Splinter takes a guard position over Echo for battle working to distract many of the heavier hitting creatures before they can get in a solid attack on her.
As the flow of battle just begins to soften, echo sees the objective and realizes it is actually only beginning.
Echo (Rob T)
Echo a Living Spell & Shape Changer
Active effects: Awesomeness, Conceal Arcana, Spirit d12+2
Current Parry: 5
Current Toughness: 11 (6) (Environmental)
Notable Edges: Imp Nerves of Steel, Killer Instinct, Charismatic +6
Spells & Powers: Unearthly Perception, Metamorphosis Superior, Matter/Energy Shaping at will.

Current Status
Wounds: 0/3
Fatigue: 0/2


Bennies: 1
  • +3 Quarterly Reset
    -2 Reroll with Immortal Hand


Q2 2019 ADVENTURE CARDS
  • 44 Boom! Head Shot You may ignore any Called Shot penalty on your next ranged attack.

    49 Parely All characters cease fighting and listen to the hero speak for at least 30 seconds. Others may only take defensive actions during this time. This has no effect on beasts and other creatures that cannot understand the speaker.

    48 Epiphany Something you never understood before suddenly “clicks.” You gain a d6 in any skill you previously did not have for the remainder of this game session.


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Re: Hell & Gone: Frozen Over

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Rolls
Shooting: [dice]0[/dice]
Wild: [dice]1[/dice]
In case you need one.
Piloting: [dice]2[/dice]
Wild: [dice]3[/dice]
Who would have thunk, me and Sasha walking next to one of these damn spider walkers.
"Sasha lets show this silly spider how much cooler wolves are." Jacob rubs the ring in his pocket. Then the lumbering Gunwolf races out on all fours into the crowd of zombies and lets out a howl from his transmitter. In the process of standing Jacob fires lasers into numerous zombies clearing the way for the rest of the group to follow up. With all confidence Jacob makes a point to show up the spider walker every chance he gets.
Character Summary
Jacob ‘Snack Happy’ Grimlock a M.A.R.S. Robot Armor Pilot
Active effects: None
Parry: 6 (8 w/Cestus)
Toughness: 20(9)/35(17) in Sasha
Notable Edges: Professional, Expert, Ace, Combat Ace, Level Headed, Improved Level Headed, Quick, Robot Armor Jock, McGyver, Two-Fisted, Rock and Roll, Ambidextrous, Command, Tactician
Skills: Notice d6, Repair d8 +2,Knowledge(Battle) d6, Knowledge(Electronics) d8, Piloting d10+2, Driving d6+2, Fighting d8, Shooting d12+2
Equipment of Note:
Triax T-13 Field Mechanic(Modified):+9 Armor and +2 Toughness, Full Environmental; Comms (10 miles), Loudspeakers, laser distancer, night vision mode,Laser Torch (Range 4/8/16, Damage 3d6, RoF 1, AP 3, Mega Damage), Laser Finger (Str+d4 in melee reach 1 Strength d6 arm, +2 Repair checks)
Wilk’s 227 Pulse Laser Pistol (Range 18/36/72, Damage 2d6+1, RoF 1, AP 4, 24 Shots, Semi-Auto)

NG-V61 Gunwolf(Sasha): Size 6, Crew 2 modded for tail copilot, Strength d12+6, Toughness 35 (17), Pace 10
Notes: M.D.C. Armor
Weapon Systems:
  • 2 × Dual-linked Medium RailGuns (right forearm)|(Range 100/200/400, +1 to hit, Damage 3d10+6, RoF 3, AP 14, 60 Shots, Mega Damage)
  • Medium Ion Cannon (left forearm) | (Range 40/80/160, Damage 4d8, RoF 1, AP 4, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • Medium Missile Launcher (chest) |(Range 200/400/800, Damage 8d6, RoF 1, AP 15, 4 Shots, Mega Damage, MBT)
  • 2 × Dual-Linked Light Laser (eyes) | (Range 150/300/600, +1 to hit, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, AP 5, Mega Damage)
  • Heavy Flamethrower (jaws). A heavy chemical flamethrower, the damage ignores all but Full Environment Protection armor (Range Cone, Damage 2d10+2, RoF 1, Mega Damage)
  • Assault Jaws/Claws/Rail gun spikes. The Gunwolf has a number of close combat weapons built-in (Damage d12+d8+6, AP 2, Mega Damage)
  • Wolf’s Howl Transmitter Array. As an action, the pilot activates this system, affecting all targets within a Large Burst Template centered on the Gunwolf (the Gunwolf itself is immune). Victims must make a Smarts roll at −2 or be Shaken (−4 if the target has some kind of enhanced hearing, GM’s call).
Jump Jets To jump, the pilot uses an action to make a Piloting roll to both maneuver his walker and manage his power reserves. Each round spent jumping increases his height 50 feet. Each subsequent round spent jumping (essentially flying) afterwards inflicts a –2 to the Piloting roll, cumulative to a maximum of –6. Failure means the walker descends immediately (a critical failure results in a fall; you suffer (6+X)d6 damage, where X = Height/10).
You may also make a Death From Above attack by landing on an enemy vehicle or armor unit. This is an opposed roll of your Piloting vs. their Piloting/Driving/Boating Skill. If you fail, it is treated as a 20' Fall (8d6 damage). If you succeed, you land on top of them, doing (6+X)d6 damage, where X is your starting Height/10.

Ammo:
  • 12 medium missiles
    450 railgun rounds
    80 shots for Flamethrower
    24 BigBore Shells
Razorback Cloak (unenchanted, crafted from exotic materials)
  • Created from the hides of boars mutated with demonic magic; the metal-infused spines and razor-sharp edges often seem to flex in the defense of the wearer.
  • Grants +2 to opposed rolls whenever the wearer is in a Grapple (whether it's a Strength/Agility roll to break free, or a Fighting roll to inflict damage).
  • When worn, the wearer gains the benefits of the Extraction and Combat Sense Edges (if they have either of these Edges already, they gain the Improved version).
  • However, the shiny material and grating, rasping noise they make when worn give the wearer a -2 penalty to Stealth rolls.
  • 2 lbs
  • Value: 25,000 Cr, in part because they aren't exactly attractive.
NG-B50 Thunderer Combat Hammer
Str+d10+3d6
Notes: Mega Damage. BigBore shells provide the +3d6 and must be reloaded after 8 strikes.
BigBore shells cost 125 credits each (1,000 credits for a full reload). (Silvered)

C-29 “Hellfire” Heavy Plasma Cannon
18/36/72 3d10+4
Notes: Min Str d8, Mega Damage, Snapfire. Plasma hits all of a target at once, ignoring Armor unless
it’s fully covering. Targets may ignite (6 on a d6), burning for 1d10 continuous damage until doused.

LongTooth Clan Tail Cestus (Super-Tech Signature Item)
This cestus, custom crafted for Jacob's tail by the Longtooth Clan of the Dinosaur Swamp, lets him clear a large arc of enemies; it also serves as a constant reminder of surviving the Xiticix Hive there, and so renders him immune to fear.
Base Item: Chain Longsword (Str + 2d8 MD, AP 4)
  • ST Mods (8 points)
  • Parry +2 (2 pts)
  • Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Improved Sweep Edge (2 pts)
  • Fearless (2 pts)
  • Modified per loot to add +2 AP off of hero's journey
Credits: 158,370

Wounds: 0/4 | Fatigue: 0/2 | Action Cards: Second Wind, Spill the Beans, Extra Effort
Bennies: 3/3

Currently playing in: 7th Set Joker's Jokers
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