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by Palach
Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Palach, it seems, was purpose-built for this task. He powers through the maze of destruction and ruin and rubble, resolute to the end goal. His "armor's" sensors call out falling structures almost before they tumble. Any remaining foes who assault them are seen on their approach and dispat...
by Palach
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Addressing Diamonds Palach's advanced senses, coupled with his magic goggles, begin to Notice -2 scene +4 skill: 1d4!!+2 WD Notice: 1d6!!+2 even as convincing as they are. Still, some catch him by surprise, pushing his calculations to the test. Some of the illusions, despite his senses, still draw a...
by Palach
Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

9 Spades: Palach has no fear of the dark, nor trepidation about moving through the ruins. His "armor's" sensor suite is borderline prescient. He even has forewarning of the pit trap dug out immediately around a blind corner. With a Athletics: 1d6!! WD Athletics: 1d6!! and light feet, Palac...
by Palach
Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

With all immediate threats dispatched, Palach wastes no time following after the Nightingale, heading deeper into the ruin at a full break. "We go now. Faster." As he goes, he

1d4!!+4
d1d6!!+4
, making full use of his "armor's" 360-degree awareness.
by Palach
Tue May 24, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach tries to react as the Nightingale's doppelganger swoops to attack, but the Smarts: 1d8!!-2 WD Smarts: 1d6!!-2 Benny Smarts: 1d8!!-2 WD Benny Smarts: 1d6!!-2 . He swipes fruitlessly at the air to try to drive off his airborne assailant. Thankfully, he is able to Soak: 1d12!! WD Soak: 1d6!! the...
by Palach
Sun May 22, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Despite the frightful appearance of the demon thief, Palach is Spirit vs Fear: 1d8!!-2 WD Spirit: 1d6!!-2 . There are too many monsters between he and the nightingale. He will have to thin them out. So he proceeds to do just that. His silver vambraces are coated in a holy light given by Par , lendin...
by Palach
Thu May 19, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

After slicing and dicing the swarm immediately in front of him, Palach opts to refrain from charging into a mass of enemies. He adopts a defensive stance as his hidden armor quickly encompasses his form.
by Palach
Wed May 04, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach sees the demon swarm approaching and is already moving to counter. Before they can reach him, he
FFH1d12!!+2
dFH1d6!!+2
, delivering a

dHL1d10!!+2d12!!+4 AP 8
with a silver blade. If nothing else, they have something to be afraid of.
by Palach
Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Upon being charged, Palach reacts quickly. His silver vambraces slide out from the arms of his coat, meeting the first demon with a First\u0020Strike\u0020Fighting\u003A\u00201d12\u0021\u0021\u002B2 First\u0020Strike\u0020WD\u0020Fighting\u003A\u00201d6\u0021\u0021\u002B2 . The silver blade First St...
by Palach
Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach waits patiently inside the cab of the Bear as Radecliffe scouts the best path through the water. Confident in his associate's determination, he begins inching the vehicle towards the river. Slowly, the ATV is submerged below the water, but Palach's recent education in piloting watercraft actu...
by Palach
Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach glances at the Bear, turns back to @Radecliffe, then nods. "Bear is closed tight. No water get in. We take that, da?"
by Palach
Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach gives @Jose Kerske a blank look. "Is bad time to need cloak. No cloaks around."
Moving past the rambling, he suggests an option. "Cold does not bother me. Maybe we find something, make a boat, and I pull it across the river?"
by Palach
Thu Mar 17, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

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Palach glances at @Par. "Not natural?" He takes a

pdL1d8!!
dp1d6!!
HFLL1d4!!+4
d1d6!!+4
hoping to see something beyond the normal.
by Palach
Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:32 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach shrugs at @Radecliffe. "Maybe he will not expect it? Maybe he will not miss one bird." He nods at the idea. "Da. You are strong with magic? You try."
by Palach
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach shakes his head at Par . "Is not split. Some go around and some go straight. Dragon says -" His voice changes to mimic Rychanex, the dragon-as-old man, almost perfectly. "- Don't stand in front of him, and keep him talking. He loves to talk." His voice returns to the nonch...
by Palach
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach shrugs. "Is probably best to be me. He maybe don't speak American."
by Palach
Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach stares at the crows and the buildings over which they circle. "We cross river. Then split. Some go around. Distraction go in front door. Who is distraction? Is me or is steelbrok ?" He glances at Radecliffe . "You talk to birds? Maybe they help?" He scans the river for a g...
by Palach
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Palach nods at the tactical suggestion. "Ptitsa ne mozhet videt' vo vsekh napravleniyakh." A bird cannot see in all directions." He ponders the other portion of the instructions. For effect, he speaks in his best American. "This bird speak American? If it only speaks Russian, 'ke...
by Palach
Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach nods. "Cutting off head. Is good. We can do this. I have gift for this." He doesn't bother to reveal the silver vambraces tucked within his armor. Those can stay secret in case the dragon turns on them later.
by Palach
Fri Feb 11, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach looks around at his companions, looks at the dragon in man-form, then shrugs nonchalantly. "Eto vash? My vernem yego."
It is yours? We will get it back.
He glances around the cabin of the Bear. "My mozhem privezti mashinu, da?"
We can bring the vehicle, yes?
by Palach
Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach's goggles show the snowstorm-turned-man for Spirit - Exalted Detect Arcana: 1d8!! WD Spirit: 1d6!! . Palach seems unimpressed. He mentions the creature's nature to his comrades, then addresses the old man. "Segodnya prazdnika ne budet. Kakova plata?" "There will be no feast tod...
by Palach
Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
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Palach doesn't mince words or waste time with much debate. "We go through woods. Bear is good for heat and leaving fast." And with that, he guns the engine to begin Driving with Ace: 1d8!!-1 WD Driving: 1d6!!-1 through the underbrush. The trip is slow going, despite his skilled piloting, a...
by Palach
Fri Jan 07, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43424

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Palach moves from the conn to the deck to make sure he has maximum visibility,

1d4!!+4
d1d6!!+4
more than the equipment on the boat. "Is something there." His hand moves idly towards his particle beam rifle, unsure of what was out on the frozen water.
by Palach
Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98591

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Palach's subconscious is easily capable of the task of driving and navigating without much conscious thought. Heading towards their end goal, though, inspires conscious recollection of the series of events leading to this, and...hopefully, to North America. Slaying Sokolov's Five was a definitive ca...
by Palach
Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
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Palach has a particular skill with crafting. He looks like he was made for this. He sets about the village, taking some of the logs brought back by Jose Kerske and turning them quickly into Repair, rebuilding: 1d8!!+2 WD Repair: 1d6!!+2 Benny Repair: 1d8!!+2 Benny WD Repair: 1d6!!+2 , roofs, and lea...
by Palach
Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach, seemingly nonplussed with the death of the frost demon, simply nods as the deed is done. He mutters something in Russian, though it's inaudible to anyone who might be able to translate it. In a moment, the combat armor he had donned recedes, revealing his face once again. With that gruesome ...
by Palach
Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach finds a groove,
d1d4
Fighting: 1d12!!-1
dFH1d6!!-1
in thinning out the last of the demon hordes.
by Palach
Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98591

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Palach remains single-minded in his focus. He Suit: 1d4 Fighting: 1d12!!+1 WD Fighting: 1d6!!+1 Benny Fighting: 1d12!!+1 Benny WD Fighting: 1d6!!+1 nipping at the heels of the whole group. He manages to fend off a rush of three at once, making efficient use of two blades and devastating skill.
by Palach
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Palach realizes he is outmatched. Still, this demon must be wary of flashing blessed and silver blades. He ensures, then, that the frost demon has a good look at those blades to bar the creature's reach towards the herded victims. Where they approach, some of the other demons who get too close get F...
by Palach
Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98591

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Palach doesn't flinch as his body is mystically transported next to the demon. He coolly takes advantage of his new position and takes Fighting Right: 1d10!!+4 WD Right: 1d6!!+4 Benny Fighting Right: 1d10!!+4 WD Benny Right: 1d6!!+4 Fighting Left: 1d10!!+4 WD Left: 1d6!!+4 with his silver blades. Un...
by Palach
Sat Sep 25, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98591

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Palach Spirit vs Fear: 1d8!!-2 WD Fear: 1d6!!-2 by the appearance of the frost demon. In fact, the thing has only made itself a target for the armored warrior. Noticing the lesser demons are behind him, he turns and breaks into a Run: 1d6 - total movement 3.5 inches? towards the creature, though the...
by Palach
Tue Sep 14, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98591

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Palach launches himself into the forest after some of the demons. His glistening silver vibro-blades flash in the light. He Fighting Right: 1d10!!+2 WD Fighting Right: 1d6!!+2 Benny Fighting Right: 1d10!!+1 WD Benny Right: 1d6!!+1 2nd Benny Right: 1d10!!+1 2nd Benny WD Right: 1d6!!+1 EP Benny Right:...
by Palach
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98591

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Palach spins to locate the demon that had struck him. Despite the advanced technology in his armor, he simply cannot discern human from demon. His failure nearly costs him. Another demon takes a vicious swipe at him. The demon's strike lands, and lands hard, but Palach reacts quickly enough to twist...
by Palach
Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Complication: 1d4 Round 1, Common Knowledge: 1d4!!+2 Round 1, WD CK: 1d6!!+2 - net 1 fatigue Round 2, Notice: 1d4!!+4 Round 2, WD Notice: 1d6!!+4 Wounds: 1d4 Benny to Soak: 1d12!!-1 WD Soak: 1d6!!-1 Round 3, Fighting: 1d10!!+2 Round 3, WD Fighting: 1d6!!+2 Palach strides boldly into the forest, loo...
by Palach
Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach stops his charge momentarily, long enough to turn and shout at steelbrok . "Save bullets for real targets! Those land somewhere even if you do not see it. Do not hit innocents. Into the woods!" He turns back and continues headlong into the forest, blessed vambraces brandished and re...
by Palach
Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:19 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach relaxes somewhat, although he didn't look tense to begin with. He translates the girl's cries for help to the American-speakers. He nods at the Russian girl. "My pomozhem tebe." We will help you. Gesturing to his comrades to follow, he begins moving quickly towards the forest. As he...
by Palach
Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:21 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach mutters out of the side of his mouth at Par . "You were almost squid food. We saved you. You slept. Only some days. Not weeks." He glances at Stephen who blinks into existence near the cyborg. He barks out some questions in a less-than-friendly tone. "Otkuda ty? Ty s etoy devus...
by Palach
Fri Jul 23, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach smiles at Tary Jones , a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. He stands about 5'10 with an average build. He is clad in warm clothing typical of a resident of Russia. He has a particle beam rifle slung across the front of his body. Interestingly, he doesn't appear to be wearing armor. His...
by Palach
Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach smiles at the holy man. "U menya yest' para lezviy, na kotoryye budet polezno vashe blagosloveniye." "I have a pair of blades that will benefit from your blessing." He produces a set of silvered vibro-blade vambraces that had been tucked into the arms of his coat. "Sp...
by Palach
Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach nods at Aexander Petrov , then points at steelbrok . "Luchshe vsego dat' yemu eto. YA mogu idti svoim putem." It is wisest to give it to him. I can make my own way. He turns to Steelbrok. "He wants to make a blade for demons. You are best maybe to take it. You are strongest, da...
by Palach
Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach grins at @steelbrok. "Comrade, we have the Bear. Is no problem. We load it off the boat, we have wheels." He slaps the cyborg on the back. "We will be there and back before you can blink." He looks closer at the cyborg. "Do you blink?"
by Palach
Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach nods his head as he translates (if needed). Finally, he shrugs nonchalantly. "Eto dolzhno byt' veselo. Demonam net mesta v etom mire. My ikh naydem i sozhzhem."
"It should be fun. Demons have no place in this world. We will find them and burn them down."
by Palach
Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
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Palach's senses are never shut off. Even Radecliffe 's most surreptitious escape and conversion, whether witnessed or not, leaves Palach's ally-counter short one. He shakes his head at steelbrok . "Comrade, you notice we lost someone?" He points to Radecliffe's wolf, now standing alone. &q...
by Palach
Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach gauges the reactions of the crowd, translating in case @steelbrok's challenge to the demonic could be misconstrued as a threat to the people. "On ochen' khochet unichtozhit' etikh demonov. On ochen' khorosh v etom."
He is excited to destroy these demons. He is very good at it.
by Palach
Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach nods deferentially to @Radecliffe. "Sorry, friend. I forget to translate sometimes. I told them we are passing only. Also, if the village is interested in trade. Maybe we find holy man here?" He shrugs. "We do not know if we do not ask, nyet?"
by Palach
Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach scoffs at Aexander Petrov . "Moy amerikanets luchshe yego." He head-bobs towards Jose Kerske . "Eto bystreye, po krayney mere." "My American is better than his." "It's faster, at least." Palach maneuvers the ship towards the shore, reversing the engines...
by Palach
Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach grins as @Jose Kerske flexes fluency in Russian. He extends his hand. "I am Palach. Is good to have you. Sharp claws make fight go fast, da?" He moves out in front of @Radecliffe and opens the door to the captain's cabin to let him and his @Par cargo through.
by Palach
Tue May 18, 2021 5:08 pm
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Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach races around the deck, hacking this way and that at the writhing tentacles. A Card: 1d4 left by Bryan 's jetpack exhaust causes Palach to lose his footing. In a stroke of luck, this caused a tentacle to miss a certain death grab as Palach's torso dips below the swipe. He takes full advantage ...
by Palach
Mon May 03, 2021 6:31 pm
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Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach hears the scuffle above and drops everything, moving quickly to the deck. steelbrok is already swiping at the tentacle holding Par , so Palach moves to defend Makenna Griggs . He pulls his vambraces and charges, taking two vicious swipes at the subaquatic horror. The Fighting 1: 1d10!!+2 WD F...
by Palach
Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:15 pm
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Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Palach shakes his head. "Chto oni delayut? Pridetsya li mne vse delat' samomu?" [/color] He follows Aexander Petrov to the engine room. Between the two of them, they sort out the results of the impact. They work together well, Repair with support: 1d6!!+3 WD Repair: 1d6!!+3 enough to get t...
by Palach
Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach nods and accepts the gift from the kuznya. "Spasibo za shchedrost'. Thank you for your generosity. He tries them on to ensure they fit over his head and don't interfere with his already sharp vision. He smiles. "Is good fit. We will go now. Do svidanya." Once the crew is loaded...
by Palach
Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:12 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Palach smiles a toothy smile at @Radecliffe. "Giant target, maybe. But it is part of Russia. It belongs on this river. Is maybe more disguise than Bear?" He then offers his typical shrug. "Danger either way. Less danger on water."
by Palach
Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:31 am
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Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Palach shrugs. "River is not direct road, but is easier to get closer. We have good boat. Is smart to use it." He cocks his head. "Also, we see new things. Uncharted land, da?"
by Palach
Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:52 pm
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Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Palach leans over steelbrok 's shoulders. "Maybe boat is not as good for trip to Kiev? Can we float here to there? Also have to find place to charge if we don't take ship." During their stay, Palach ensures that the Bear and all of his weapons are fully charged. There's no telling when a c...
by Palach
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Any attempt Palach might make to plead their own case is swallowed up in the busy work of translating back and forth between the 1st SET and the town authorities. Where he can, though, he American: 1d6!! WD American: 1d6!! Benny American: 1d6!! Benny WD American: 1d6!! to make the case of the 1st SE...
by Palach
Fri Mar 05, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Palach does his best to interpret back and forth between Alexander, Par, Steelbrok, and Radecliffe. He inquires in Russian about the size and abilities of the Nightingale, then stops as steelbrok asks about motivation. "What is 'geezer' and 'Sauron'? I don't know those words." He gives Ste...
by Palach
Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:42 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Palach seems nonplussed by Fanya's reaction. He does his best to translate back and forth between Aexander Petrov and the rest of the group. At the extended hand, Palach smiles and reaches, clasping the smith's hand in his own. "YA budu schastliv nauchit' vas tomu, chto znayu. Eto tol'ko nekoto...
by Palach
Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:35 am
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Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Palach shrugs, not entirely sure how to answer Aexander Petrov . "Mozhet, on demon? No on voruyet predmety dlya povelitelya demonov. Rezul'tat budet oznachat' katastrofu. My derzhim yego zdes', chtoby on ne vernul eti predmety svoyemu khozyainu. U nego yest' sposobnost' puteshestvovat' mezhdu i...
by Palach
Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Palach stares at the kuznya, a little lost in the talk of prophecies and love. He makes no attempt to hide the truth of who sent them, despite her instructions. "My presleduyem vora so sverkh"yestestvennymi sposobnostyami. My ne smozhem ostanovit' yego zlyye dela, yesli ne smozhem svyazat'...
by Palach
Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach peers quizzically at Radecliffe , then back to Aexander Petrov . He turns again to Radecliffe and offers an assurance, in American. "Nobody is fighting dragon over boat. Nobody is fighting dragon at all. Is boasting. Russian behavior. Means nothing unless shooting starts. We find out who...
by Palach
Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach shrugs. "Big entrance, maybe. Fast is important. Faster on water. I can drive anything."
by Palach
Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach shrugs. "Maybe you can ask for a friendly match once we are all friends." [/color] He smiles that smile that doesn't reach his eyes. "Me, I am from Russia. They are not. They had some confusion with local authorities. I was traveling with some Romani when we came across each ot...
by Palach
Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

"Please tell them that we found the boat abandoned, taking on water. The dragon is not our pet, but our companion. If they want to tell the dragon he can't have the boat, let them tell him that." Palach grins at Bryan . "Is good point." He addresses the dock authority in Russian...
by Palach
Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach turns to the members of the 1st SET. "Listen. Is a good boat. We stop it from sinking, float it this far. If the owner is dead or gone, they don't own it. Town doesn't own it. Let me act like translator. Someone say words like 'this is our boat if there is no owner'. Let me make it sound...
by Palach
Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach shrugs. "Was good boat while we had it. At least we are not swimming." He begins maneuvering the vessel towards the docks, calling out over the loudspeaker in Russian. "Acknowledged. We will comply."
by Palach
Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:21 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach decides he likes Makenna Griggs ' approach, and does his best to translate into Russian through whatever loudspeaker or radio might be functional and nearby. He manages to (intentionally) modify some parts. "We have salvaged this vessel as it was abandoned and sinking. We are willing to ...
by Palach
Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach's head spins to give Par a blank look. "Comrade, that was not best idea. Is bad to be on stolen boat in place that knows it." Unfortunately, any statements to the contrary at this point are unlikely to undo what was done. He begins a visual examination of the boat, hoping to find si...
by Palach
Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach's face wrinkles up as if to dismiss Radecliffe 's concern. "Is a good boat. We did good work fixing holes. It will get us to next port. We do more fixing there, maybe, if we need. If it sink..." Palach shrugs. "Bear has air." He smiles that same smile that doesn't quite re...
by Palach
Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach fiddles with the ship's systems, hoping to find a schematic or a cargo bay door that might serve as a docking point for the Bear. "Is cargo ship, da? It maybe have a place to drive Bear in. Don't want to use crane if crane can't handle weight."
by Palach
Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:23 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach shakes his head. "If it can happen on boat, it can happen anywhere. Bad things happen on land too. Don't worry. Is good boat."
by Palach
Sun Jan 17, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
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Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach looks over the charts and maps before settling into the controls. "I can make it go now. Maybe we do better repairs in port? Where do we go?"
by Palach
Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach is satisfied with the functioning of the controls from the bridge, but there are still obstructions in the engine room. Expressionless and simply "to-the-job" he makes his way to the belly of the ship, at times wading through some of the water that Thursday has not yet spat overboar...
by Palach
Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach remarks with pride at their patch. "Is good work with bits and parts, da?" He then takes note of the terrible listing of the barely water-worthy craft. "Maybe we level it out next?" He finds the bridge of the vessel, hoping to make some sense of their new acquisition. &quo...
by Palach
Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Palach, Intelligent Construct
Replies: 9
Views: 6271

Re: Palach, Intelligent Construct

Current Status, 7/20/2022
Bennies: 3 (reset)
Wounds / Fatigue: 0 / 0
by Palach
Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:17 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach moves efficiently through the husk of the ship, gathering whatever supplies he can. He makes a fortunate discovery of a barely-functional acetylene torch. Working quickly, he jams a few scraps of metal up against a hole in the shell and fires up the torch, Repair: 1d6!!+2 WD Repair: 1d6!!+2 ....
by Palach
Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:39 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach regards the sudden appearance of a sinking ship with no visible concern, though he does voice interest. "The Bear is good ride. It will get us there. A boat will get us there faster. Maybe we try to fix? Is room for us, Bear, and more on the boat." He slows the vehicle when Thursday...
by Palach
Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Palach recoils slightly, raising his hand defensively. He withdraws his ever so slight rebuke of Makenna Griggs . "I did not mean insult. Is okay! Is just good not to crash with all my new friends, da? Is okay. I will do better." He tries a reassuring, toothy smile, but it doesn't reach hi...
by Palach
Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45791

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Driving: 1d8!!-3 WD Driving: 1d6!!-3 Once all are loaded into the Novyet Bear, (a much cozier fit now that the whole crew is loaded in) Palach sets off on the road ahead. Having paid only minimal attention to the maps, assuming he would have navigators actively comparing the map to the path, he gla...
by Palach
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:54 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 5: The Valley of Frozen Tears
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Re: Chapter 5: The Valley of Frozen Tears

Palach nods at Angelo. In Russian, he makes his request. "I would like a short time with your family's tools to check our vehicles. Any spare parts will be valuable. A bottle of vodka for the trip, also. It is too bad you cannot come." Shifting back to English, he introduces himself to the...
by Palach
Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:21 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Palach, Intelligent Construct
Replies: 9
Views: 6271

Re: Palach, Intelligent Construct

10/5/2020: N2) First Strike Edge
1/5/2021: N3) +1 Fighting, +1 Boating
4/24/2021: S1) +1 Spirit
7/4/2021: S2) Block Edge
10/18/2021: S3) +1 Fighting, +1 Repair
1/20/2022: S4) Counterattack Edge
4/4/2022: V1) Improved Block Edge
7/20/2022: V2) Improved Counterattack Edge
by Palach
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas
Replies: 50
Views: 17312

Re: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas

EP required
FpL1d4!!
d1d6!!
EP for Crit Fail reroll
pLL1d4!!
dLL1d6!!
Palach dismounts from the Bear and begins to scan the surrounding area, paying particular attention to the chasm in front of them.
by Palach
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas
Replies: 50
Views: 17312

Re: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas

Driving to maintain control, -4 from Things, Ace negates 2 pts: 1d8!!-2 WD Driving: 1d6!!-2 Driving to escape, -2 card, Ace vs penalty: 1d8!! WD Driving to escape: 1d6!! Palach is tuned in to his machine. When the gunfire begins chipping away at the ice beneath his ATV, he does what he does best - ...
by Palach
Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas
Replies: 50
Views: 17312

Re: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas

Driving rolls: +2 joker, +1 Handling, Ace negates 2 points penalties Ramming: 1d8!!+3 WD Ramming: 1d6!!+3 Advance: 1d8!!+3 WD Advance: 1d6!!+3 Palach's eyes and sensors adjust to the better angle of the sun against the snow. The increased visibility allows him to compensate for the degraded terrain...
by Palach
Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas
Replies: 50
Views: 17312

Re: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas

Blinding snow, -6 penalty, +4 Notice, Ace negates 2 pts penalty, Handling grants +1 Driving - Ramming snowmobile: 1d8!!+1 WD Ramming: 1d6!!+1 Benny, reroll Ramming: 1d8!!+1 WD Benny Ramming: 1d6!!+1 Driving - Change Position (Advancing): 1d8!!+1 WD Driving - Advance: 1d6!!+1 Palach nods as Angelo u...
by Palach
Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas
Replies: 50
Views: 17312

Re: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas

Fighting: 1d8!! WD Fighting: 1d6!! Benny Fighting: 1d8!! WD Benny Fighting: 1d6!! As the trap is sprung, Palach's form is immediately covered in an Palach combat armor.jpg . He moves swiftly through the enemy ranks, clawing with reckless abandon. He takes a blow to the head which jars him slightly,...
by Palach
Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas
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Views: 17312

Re: Chapter 4: Village of Irkutlas

Repair -2, net zero penalty: 1d6!! WD Repair: 1d6!! Palach is unsurprised when Makenna Griggs finds the bug on the Warlord's vehicle. "Is odd that it is only the one. Here. Let me." Showing some aptitude for tools, he works diligently to remove the transponder. After awhile, he manages to...
by Palach
Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

-3 for scene, Ace negates 2 pts penalties Driving: 1d8!!-1 WD Driving: 1d6!!-1 Palach waves to the crew, ushering anyone who will join to climb into the ATV. "You like vodka? I have a bottle." Whatever he's had to drink has no effect on his driving. He navigates the snowy land with little...
by Palach
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:51 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

Palach sniffs at Damien . "Is no trying with Sokolov's people. Is no reason. Only force. It was you or them, now or later. If it was later, it was these people now. Five die or whole caravan walks until they freeze. Sokolov does not care." For his part, he finds whatever tool he can in ord...
by Palach
Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

Palach holds up a hand. "Machine eyes and ears can make recording. Take them. Then we go." With little fanfare and no hint of remorse, he takes a vibro-knife to any of the Russian Five who have cybernetic eyes or ears, hoping to dig out any recordings of the preemptive doublecross. He glan...
by Palach
Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

Palach shakes his head at Par . "These men are bad. They take, they kill, they care not. Sokolov is not one you send message you broke a deal. If they live, they tell him. Is better to let them end each other. Save power. Charges for clips is not easy to find here." He keeps his rifle at a...
by Palach
Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

Retrieving PB Rifle from ATV cab and firing at Pavel Shooting w/ -2 MAP: 1d6!!-2 WD Shooting: 1d6!!-2 Benny to reroll: 1d6!!-2 - Hit! Benny WD: 1d6!!-2 Damage AP 8: 4d8!! Palach hears the click of the trigger on Steelbrok's railgun and breaks immediately to reach back into the cab. Fishing his part...
by Palach
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:37 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

Palach doesn't shift his eyes from the Bear and Damien, but responds to Par in stride. "Is a big world. Many things to see. I have seen cold enough for now. I could see another place if chance comes." He head-bobs towards his ATV. "Big tires. Can take me many places. But only this spo...
by Palach
Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

Palach replies to steelbrok . "We are in Warlord Sokolov's territory. Is cold, but not as cold as farther north." As the conversation between Damien and the Bear begins, Palach edges slowly back towards the door of the ATV. His hand hangs casually to his side where his Equalizer rests unde...
by Palach
Wed Jul 08, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

Palach nods at Par . He chuckles incredulously. "Is a dangerous place, Russia. Still, you look like you have plenty of protection. So tell me about this thief? Playing with demons is bad idea. What did he take? Do you need help finding it?" He smiles and waves at Angelo . In Russian, he gr...
by Palach
Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

Palach smiles at steelbrok , clearly used to the presence of full conversion borgs. "Am from here, mostly. Hard to leave, but would be nice to visit somewhere not cold. So British comes with Americans to Russia? They pick you up on way?" He pops open the door of the ATV and dismounts. He n...
by Palach
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

The man in the ATV smiles, now that the language barriers have been overcome...somewhat. "I am called by name of Palach. Tell me what Americans are doing in frozen Russia?" He scans the faces of the 1st SET. "You try sarmi? Is good. Come. We will set a fire and feed you." He give...
by Palach
Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:43 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt
Replies: 68
Views: 23765

Re: Chapter Three: Witch Hunt

"Khoroshiy den' dlya tebya!" The fellow in the ATV shouts. He waves an empty hand in a greeting. Noticing the blank looks on most of their faces, he shakes his head. He shouts again. "Guten tag, ihnen!" He blinks, then furrows his brow. With a poorly hidden Russian accent, he sh...
by Palach
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Palach, Intelligent Construct
Replies: 9
Views: 6271

Re: Palach, Intelligent Construct

Novyet Bear
Image
  • • Size: 7, Crew: 2+8, Toughness: 40 (20), Pace: 120 MPH, Handling: +1, Mods: 5
    • Notes: ATV, ECC, MDC Armor, STS, Max range 600 miles
    • Weapons
    • • N/A
    Other Features
    • Rarity: -3; Cost: 152,000
by Palach
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:30 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Palach, Intelligent Construct
Replies: 9
Views: 6271

Re: Palach, Intelligent Construct

Combat Armor
Palach combat armor.jpg
Male Form
Palach male.jpg
Vehicle
Novyet Bear ATV
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by Palach
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:53 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Palach, Intelligent Construct
Replies: 9
Views: 6271

Re: Palach, Intelligent Construct

Intelligent Construct Novice Intelligent Construct, IC Iconic Framework: Intelligent Construct Attributes: Agility d12, Smarts d8, Spirit d6, Strength d10, Vigor d12 Skills: Athletics d6, Common Knowledge d4+2, Driving d8, Electronics d6, Fighting d8, Hacking d4+4, Language (American) d6, Language ...

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