Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Mountain Pass
Exiting the facility still proves a challenge as the main entrance is obliterated. Fortunately, Carter and her crew are able to identify some alternate routes using circulation shafts. Getting out is not easy but the group eventually comes to a small stone wall blocking what used to be a comms conduit. Nothing a quick demolitions charge can't handle.

A brief explosion followed by a dust cloud allows light to stream into the old tunnel. Niki leaves a marker so Carter's group can seal it off. Emerging in a cloud of dust and rubble the team finds themselves staring at some wide-eyed Fenodi tribespeople. Immediately they bow down and worship the group.

"You have survived the great ordeal and returned. Please teach us the ones of the one who lies beneath!"
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Mars smiles broadly. Finally, some sentients who recognize deity when they see it!

She raises her hands high above her head and calls out, "What lies beneath is a temple of war, a monument to survival and conquest!"
Mars or Lace, Depending on Which Personality is in Control
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Toughness: 15 (5) w/o tactical plates |18 (7) w/tactical plates | 20 (7) when Losing It (Notes: add +2 Armor vs magical powers and effects AND reduce damage from magical powers and effects by 2)
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax shakes his head vigorously, sputtering with the exhale of stale underground air. "There is nothing beneath that outstrips the glory of the open sky and the open field. Rejoice that you need not traverse this place!" He stamps his feet, eager to stretch his legs and breathe free air again. "They who remain below will be no trouble to you."
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Toughness: 20 (7)
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Emerging in a cloud of dust and rubble Niki brushes dust off her uniform / armor and then gawking at the Fenodi tribespeople who bow down and worship the group she stands quietly waiting on the others in the group to proceed.
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Notes: Increased Action Upgrade (3) Additional Action (Like Split the Seconds), Quick Edge. Parry 9, 10 or 11. Toughness 24 (12) Often wears riot armor in combat but just for looks and it doesn’t add to his Toughness. Otherwise, wears an armored suit & tie, or jeans and t shirts.

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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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The helm of his armor damps down the sudden brightness as he steps out into the sun. He looks around and steps away from the dust and then reaches up to click the helmet open. The sight of the Fennodi brings a smile to his face. They did wait for us.

He motions them to stand up, "Stand up friends, we have survived the trial in the mountain. Within were sleepers from a time long ago. They have much knowledge and technology of the past. If you would be kind and helpful and explain the world as it is now, I am sure they will reciprocate."
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Icosa looks at Niki and asks quietly, "Do you want to say anything to them from the people of NEMA?"

She nods at the Fennodi.

"They could be very valuable allies for you. A little superstitious, but they have knowledge of the new rules that this world plays by now."
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Bennies: 4/4 Red Bennies: 1
Toughness: 21 (9 armor), Parry 9
Notice: 1d8 (+2 visual)

Character Name: Alecto
Rank: Seasoned Experience: 45 Advances Left: 0
Race: Android
Iconic Framework: MARS Techno Warrior
Attributes: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d10 (d12+2), Vigor d8
Charisma: +2; Pace: 6 (8); Parry: 6 (9); Toughness: 11 (+2 in armor, and +7 armor)

Race Package:
Adaptable (2)
Construct (8)

Outsider (-1) (Applies when true robotic nature is revealed)
Distinctive (Concealable; a Wound reveals) (-1)
Restricted Path (No ISP/PPE) (-2)
Wanted (Major) (-2) (CS, Federation would destroy immediately; also mysterious creating faction hasn't forgotten her)
Dependency (Power) (-2)

Skills: 15 (5 fight/shoot/throw)
Shooting 1d10
Fighting 1d8 (1d12+2)
Investigation 1d6
Persuasion 1d6
Stealth 1d8
Streetwise 1d8
Notice 1d8

Hindrances
Clueless (Major - Is rebuilding knowledge of the world after having suffered near-total memory loss)
Stubborn (Minor - Has great confidence in ability to calculate outcomes; tends to reject counterarguments)
Cautious (Minor - Always wants to plan for every contingency; cover every angle)

Edges
Adaptable: Attractive
Upgradable
Brawny (+1 Toughness, 8x Str carrying)
Brave (+2 vs fear)
Ambidextrous (ignore offhand penalty)
Rich (5000creds at start, 2 rolls on gear tables)
Filthy Rich (20,000 at start, 3 more rolls)
Quick Draw (draw weapon as free action, +2 to Agility to fast-draw)
Two-Fisted (ignore multi-action penalty for using off hand)
Level-headed (draw two initiative cards and use best)
Sweep (Make single Fighting attack and apply to all adjacent targets at -2)
Rock and Roll (Ignore recoil penalties on full-auto shots)
Strong Willed (+2 to Taunt and Intimidate; +2 on Tests of Wills)
Elan (+2 on rolls resulting from using a Benny)
Improved Sweep (Fighting attacks made with Sweep suffer no penalty)

Upgrades (Cybernetics): (Max Strain: 12)
Core Electronics (1)
* Interface jack: +4 Repair or Common knowledge for linked equipment, 20 mile radio
Optics Package (1)
* +2 sight Notice, IR/Nightsight, 50x distance/20x macro, +2 vs blinding, record images
Reinforced Frame 2 (2)
* +4 Toughness
Enhanced Vigor 1 (1)
* +1d Vigor
Cyber-Wired Reflexes 1 (1)
* +1d Agility
Wired Chip Port (1)
* 4d skill chip (Fighting)
Targeting Eye (1)
* +2 Shooting on calibrated weapons
Nano-Repair System (2)
* Heal 1 Wound/day, +4 vs Bleeding Out
Built in Weaponry (1)
* 1 Vibroblade (purchased: 13,500)

Gear
Wilk's 237 Laser Pistol (2d6+1, AP4, RoF 1, 16eclip, 15/30/60, semiauto)
JA-11 Laser Rifle (3d6 laser or 3d6+1 ion, AP2, RoF 1, 60eclip, 30/60/120, can do MD for 10x shot power +snapfire, reduces range penalties by 2)
Vibro-Sword (Str+1d10 MD)
NG-E4 Plasma Ejector (3d10 MD, no AP, RoF 1, 12eclip, 24/48/96, snapfire, affects least-armored location, can ignite)
NE-85 Personal Rail Gun
Range: 70/140/280
Damage: 2d10+4
RoF: 3
AP: 4
Shots: 20
Weight: 60 lbs
Cost: 75,000
Notes: Mega Damage, no Snapfire penalty. Shots listed are number of full bursts.
SFD Huntsman Armor (+3 armor mod)

The Fury - Signature Item
Exoskeleton Body Armor
+2 toughness, +9 armor
Pace +2
Str 1d12+2
Full environment
Loudspeaker, 10 mile radio, laser rangefinder, nightvision
Min str d8
96 hours operation on full charge

NG-S2 Survival Pack
2 person tent, +20% water supplies
Sleeping bag
Flashlight w/knife; solar
Inertial compass (+2 to Survival to navigate)
Short range (5 mile) radio
First aid kit (+1 to healing; 3 uses)
Hunting/Fishing kit (+1 to Survival to forage)
Three ‘saw wires’
Fire starter
Survival Knife, hatchet, wooden cross
4 signal flares
Climbing kit w/30 rope
Soap and washcloth
Canteen
2 weeks rations
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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"The residents of the facility are just Humans... just Humans that have been in a super sleep for the last few centuries... since before the Rifts, I believe. They have some nice toys, though, just like
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. They will need for you to teach them about how the world has changed since they went to sleep. I am sure they will be willing to help you learn about their old things if you teach them about the state of things and all of the major powers in the area."
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Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
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Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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William comes out escorting Layla. Making his way over the rubble and making sure she doesn't slip or fall there. Optics change quickly but as he looks around he shades his eyes a bit. as he gets out he says a little Prayer to himself, Thank the gods of good that we arrive safe after this adventure.

"Niki these are the ones that helped us and your people. They are kind, unselfish beings and deserve any help you can give them."
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PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
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Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
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Celestial Staff
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detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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True Believers
The Fenodi are in awe that their spirits have a name, the Neemans!

Many immediately turn intangible and plunge into the rocks while others stay to debate the meaning of this newfound information and whether they even believe these outsiders who survived the ordeal. However, some good comes amidst the chaos and upheaval. Niki is able to get some fuzzy satellite telemetry and the Fenodi have intimate knowledge of these mountains. Between them, a pathway through the Great Barrier Wall seems possible. The way is fraught with danger, but the expedition may yet reach its starting point.

Reuniting with the expedition the group shares the passageway, and their findings with Lady Alexandre. The excitement in the camp is palpable. Now all that is needed are volunteers to cross over the Great Barrier wall and establish a foothold. Of course, Fortune is given the task.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Anticipating some harsher environmental conditions as they trekked across the mountains, and into the central desert of old California, Icosa availed herself of a piece of survival gear; a cloak that would help regular her temperature. Of course, the armor would help with that too, but there was no telling just how extreme weather was in the current age. It seemed prudent to prepare.

After committing the maps to memory, Icosa found an opportunity to drift away from the others by a little ways and discovered a picturesque spot where she could sit on the flat side of a boulder and look out over the nearby valley. It was quite a view....almost a pity she wouldn't be seeing it very much, even if it looked like that's what she was staring at.

She tuned her communications gear though, as the satellite overhead entered its contact window. Her signal was immediately returned, and with the establishment of their communications protocol, Icosa felt her awareness shift entirely to ARCHIE's construct.

Conversations with ARCHIE
It was different this time though. Instead of a blank white room, ARCHIE's avatar appeared 'beside' her, standing near the boulder without otherwise interfering with her perceptions. As he looked around, she realized that this WAS the construct though...but that it had been assembled from her own memory then projected so ARCHIE could see it in real time.

"Report," said the supercomputer, pausing as he spotted the mountain housing the military complex...with the giant crater bowing in one side.

"We were able to gain access to the base," Icosa said. "Its lower levels are still intact despite having suffered bombardment."

ARCHIE frowned at this, noting that the former entrance to the base was well and truly buried. "How did you gain access?"

"Paranormal means. A low-technology tribe has taken up residence close to the mountain. They use some kind of paranormal ability to grant outsiders access to the base as part of a religious observance?" Icosa shakes her head. "I admit, their motives were hard to explain. I can't argue with the results though."

"Within the facility we encountered resistance. Security systems monitored and maintained by an ancient artificial intelligence."

She noted ARCHIE's quick sidelong glance at her, and she nodded. "Not one of you. Not exactly. A...precursor, I think though. I was able to salvage its code base, but it was very damaged. In the end it had to be taken offline, due to being unable to distinguish between friend and foe."

"There were members of NEMA with suspended biological functions in the base, as part of an emergency protocol to be revived after the cataclysm and restore order," said Icosa. "The base intelligence had lost all feeds from the surface, so it was keeping them inactive long past the planned time. We were able to revive them and explain the situation. They will need time to establish themselves, but they could be an effective future ally..."

"NEMA," sighed ARCHIE. He shook his head. "Perhaps. Tell me of their commanders. What kind of people are they?"

"Military," is Icosa's response. "Pragmatic, professional. The cataclysm was already under way when they entered stasis, so they were prepared for consequences...even if they hadn't expected quite as many changes as there have been."

"Associate. Speculate. Will they be aggressive?"

Icosa considered that. "They have access to technology, but there aren't very many of them and their tactical situation is precarious. It will take them several years at least to secure the area around the base, and they'll likely have to recruit from outside themselves. My experience suggests that societies that...by necessity or desire...include non-natives typically experience pressure to become more cosmopolitan. Once they have a secure territory and sufficient manpower to utilize and protect it, the number of variables increases dramatically. I...think it is likely that they will expand their influence to impose order on as much of the surrounding area as they can, as there is no other nearby major political or military force. This will bring them into conflict with the Pecos Empire to the south though."

"It is likely that they will not have enough forces to score any kind of early victory against Pecos, and that they will instead work to contain them from the north while continuing to expand their influence peacefully into the West and Pacific Northwest. I find it unlikely that they will seek military conflict on another front while dealing with the Pecos Empire. So...no, I do not believe they will be militarily aggressive in the near to mid-term future."

ARCHIE listened to this impassively, still frowning at the distant, damaged peak of Cheyenne.

"We'll see," he decided finally, then added, "You said you salvaged the artificial intelligence?"

Icosa formed a data packet; a silvery shining orb that manifested in her hand. It passed to ARCHIE, who frowned for a moment, then nodded. "I see. Yes. Isolated. Operating on conflicting instructions and forced to triage for dwindling resources. A miserable existence. Unfortunately, this couldn't have been the one..." He trailed off then and looked at Icosa as he formulated a data packet of his own.

"I've had a chance to review the specifications you sent of your equipment," the AI said. "Your successes warrant investment. Interface with your propulsion unit."

She lifted an eyebrow, then reached back around behind herself to where the bulk of her jetpack was supported on her armor's frame. Her finger shimmered silver and shaped into a datajack, which she plugged into the port on the side of the pack.

ARCHIE tossed the orb at her, and in a breathless screech of data only she could hear, Icosa was able to review and pass on a set of firmware and software updates to the jetpack's command and control architecture. The physical device couldn't be modified of course, but the enhancements would make it more efficient by a substantial degree, and offer enhanced controllability and reactiveness.

"There are no further special objectives for you at this time," instructed the supercomputer. "Return to your previous activities."

She didn't even have time to respond before ARCHIE's avatar vanished in a flicker, and Icosa was aware that the communication had ended. For another hour she stayed there on the rock overlooking the rugged mountains and valley as the stars came out. Far overhead, one star moved differently, and Icosa looked up at it, imagining that it could see her back. Fanciful. Satellites that could see that kind of detail had been in lower orbits...and had been lost during the upheavals. Just comsats now...comsats and weapon stations, tumbling through space far out past the last gasp of the atmosphere. Assuming nothing de-orbited them, they'd still be there long after everyone she'd met was dead and gone.

That was a bit of a sad thought. She hoped the satellites didn't have active intelligences within them. It would be, she thought, quite lonely.

The next day, the expedition resumed.

Icosa took the role of point scout, using the combination of her advanced optics and newly-enhanced jetpack to venture ahead of the group and make sure their route was still good...or find detours when it wasn't.

Rolls: Notice 17
Notice, has +2 after the -2 penalty. 1d6!! or 1d6!!: [15!!]+[4] = 19
OOC Comments
Bennies: 4/4 Red Bennies: 1
Toughness: 21 (9 armor), Parry 9
Notice: 1d8 (+2 visual)

Character Name: Alecto
Rank: Seasoned Experience: 45 Advances Left: 0
Race: Android
Iconic Framework: MARS Techno Warrior
Attributes: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d10 (d12+2), Vigor d8
Charisma: +2; Pace: 6 (8); Parry: 6 (9); Toughness: 11 (+2 in armor, and +7 armor)

Race Package:
Adaptable (2)
Construct (8)

Outsider (-1) (Applies when true robotic nature is revealed)
Distinctive (Concealable; a Wound reveals) (-1)
Restricted Path (No ISP/PPE) (-2)
Wanted (Major) (-2) (CS, Federation would destroy immediately; also mysterious creating faction hasn't forgotten her)
Dependency (Power) (-2)

Skills: 15 (5 fight/shoot/throw)
Shooting 1d10
Fighting 1d8 (1d12+2)
Investigation 1d6
Persuasion 1d6
Stealth 1d8
Streetwise 1d8
Notice 1d8

Hindrances
Clueless (Major - Is rebuilding knowledge of the world after having suffered near-total memory loss)
Stubborn (Minor - Has great confidence in ability to calculate outcomes; tends to reject counterarguments)
Cautious (Minor - Always wants to plan for every contingency; cover every angle)

Edges
Adaptable: Attractive
Upgradable
Brawny (+1 Toughness, 8x Str carrying)
Brave (+2 vs fear)
Ambidextrous (ignore offhand penalty)
Rich (5000creds at start, 2 rolls on gear tables)
Filthy Rich (20,000 at start, 3 more rolls)
Quick Draw (draw weapon as free action, +2 to Agility to fast-draw)
Two-Fisted (ignore multi-action penalty for using off hand)
Level-headed (draw two initiative cards and use best)
Sweep (Make single Fighting attack and apply to all adjacent targets at -2)
Rock and Roll (Ignore recoil penalties on full-auto shots)
Strong Willed (+2 to Taunt and Intimidate; +2 on Tests of Wills)
Elan (+2 on rolls resulting from using a Benny)
Improved Sweep (Fighting attacks made with Sweep suffer no penalty)

Upgrades (Cybernetics): (Max Strain: 12)
Core Electronics (1)
* Interface jack: +4 Repair or Common knowledge for linked equipment, 20 mile radio
Optics Package (1)
* +2 sight Notice, IR/Nightsight, 50x distance/20x macro, +2 vs blinding, record images
Reinforced Frame 2 (2)
* +4 Toughness
Enhanced Vigor 1 (1)
* +1d Vigor
Cyber-Wired Reflexes 1 (1)
* +1d Agility
Wired Chip Port (1)
* 4d skill chip (Fighting)
Targeting Eye (1)
* +2 Shooting on calibrated weapons
Nano-Repair System (2)
* Heal 1 Wound/day, +4 vs Bleeding Out
Built in Weaponry (1)
* 1 Vibroblade (purchased: 13,500)

Gear
Wilk's 237 Laser Pistol (2d6+1, AP4, RoF 1, 16eclip, 15/30/60, semiauto)
JA-11 Laser Rifle (3d6 laser or 3d6+1 ion, AP2, RoF 1, 60eclip, 30/60/120, can do MD for 10x shot power +snapfire, reduces range penalties by 2)
Vibro-Sword (Str+1d10 MD)
NG-E4 Plasma Ejector (3d10 MD, no AP, RoF 1, 12eclip, 24/48/96, snapfire, affects least-armored location, can ignite)
NE-85 Personal Rail Gun
Range: 70/140/280
Damage: 2d10+4
RoF: 3
AP: 4
Shots: 20
Weight: 60 lbs
Cost: 75,000
Notes: Mega Damage, no Snapfire penalty. Shots listed are number of full bursts.
SFD Huntsman Armor (+3 armor mod)

The Fury - Signature Item
Exoskeleton Body Armor
+2 toughness, +9 armor
Pace +2
Str 1d12+2
Full environment
Loudspeaker, 10 mile radio, laser rangefinder, nightvision
Min str d8
96 hours operation on full charge

NG-S2 Survival Pack
2 person tent, +20% water supplies
Sleeping bag
Flashlight w/knife; solar
Inertial compass (+2 to Survival to navigate)
Short range (5 mile) radio
First aid kit (+1 to healing; 3 uses)
Hunting/Fishing kit (+1 to Survival to forage)
Three ‘saw wires’
Fire starter
Survival Knife, hatchet, wooden cross
4 signal flares
Climbing kit w/30 rope
Soap and washcloth
Canteen
2 weeks rations
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Tex checks over the APC's supplies cataloging the items they are low on. Once his list is done, he checks with the Neemans and Fennodi on what items they may be willing to part with. He is loading various food stuffs when Fen Dot approaches him and bows.

"Labrinith Traveler, I have something for you. This was left by one of those who came before, you would honor me if you would accept this as a token of our esteem." The d-bee holds out a wooden case.

Tex takes the case sensing something magical resides within. He opens it up to find a velvet lined box holding an ornately carved pistol in a leather holster. He carefully takes up the pistol in his hand as he sets the box down. "A Jammer Pistol? Look at the detailing here on the hilt and along the barrel! This would have been useful in the mountain, but I can see why they would have been loathe to bring it and lose it. Thank you, Fen Dot, your gift is most appreciated."


Under way, Tex uses his magical sense help guide the group in avoiding supernatural presences and identifying ley lines on their way.

Arcana: 1d12!: [3] = 3
Wild Die: 1d6!: [2] = 2

Failure: 1d4: [2] = 2 Wounds

During the trek, Tex leans to far out of the APC and falls out. Ouch!
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Triax T-100 Eagle Jet Pack Accessory or Nuclear Powered Falcon 300 Jet Pack

Looking over what they have available, Tiny Tim grabs a Jet Pack.

Now I will be able to fly while in Human form... assuming I can learn how to operate this correctly. I hope there is someone I can convince to teach me how to fly it...
Stealth (+2 due Difficulty, +2 due Camouflage Scales)
  • Stealth: 1d8!!: [2] = 2
    Wild: 1d6!!: [1] = 1
    • Bennie Reroll:
      • Stealth: 1d8!!: [3] = 3
        Wild: 1d6!!: [1] = 1
    Result: 3 - Fail. 1 Wound.
Fast Regeneration (-1 due Wound)
  • Vigor: 1d10!!: [9] = 9
    Wild: 1d6!!: [5] = 5
    Result: 8 - Success with Raise - Wound Gone.


While scouting out ahead of the rest of the group, Tiny Tim hears some interesting noises up ahead. Carefully climbing over a rise to see what is ahead, a boulder gave way under the weight of the dragon and he rolled down the other side of the rise following the boulder. Stretching his neck to properly see around the boulder to what he was now facing, the dragon saw...
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Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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William and Layla get to their position on the vehicle.
Williams Driving five Rolls
Driving D8 +2 Driving Ace passed all with a 4 or higher
OOC Comments
1. 1d8+2: [7]+2 = 9
2. 1d8+2!!: [8]+2 = 10 1d8: [2] = 2
3. 1d8+2!!: [6]+2 = 8
4. 1d8+2!!: [7]+2 = 9
5. 1d8+2!!: [2]+2 = 4
WD D6
OOC Comments
1. 1d6!!: [2] = 2
2. 1d6!!: [4] = 4
3. 1d6!!: [3] = 3
4. 1d6!!: [3] = 3
5. 1d6!!: [4] = 4
Layla Electronics Passed all but the last one with a 4 or higher
Electronics D8
OOC Comments
1. 1d8!!: [6] = 6
2. 1d8!!: [6] = 6
3. 1d8!!: [2] = 2
4. 1d8!!: [5] = 5
5. 1d8!!: [2] = 2
WD D6
OOC Comments
1. 1d6!!: [1] = 1
2. 1d6!!: [2] = 2
3. 1d6!!: [4] = 4
4. 1d6!!: [8!!] = 8
5. 1d6!!: [2] = 2
Picking up 2, M-160 Ion Battle Rifle

Layla and William say their goodbyes to the NORAD and the Fenodi.
Game Sheet for William Rufus viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4644
Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
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Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
Luck extra Benny
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax, as always, is at home in the wild. Free range or hill, forest or plain, Ajax
Athletics: 1d10!!-2: [2]-2 = 0
WD Athletics: 1d6!!-2: [4]-2 = 2
Benny Athletics with Elan: 1d10!!: [6] = 6
WD Benny Athletics: 1d6!!: [3] = 3
Burn: 1d6: [4] = 4
as Group Fortune begins blazing uncharted territory. The juice flows freely through his veins as the mystery of the west-land piques his interest. "Come! This way!"
Ajax, centaur juicer
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Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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1d8!!-2: [4]-2 = 2 1d6!!-2: [7!!]-2 = 5



Niki looks out the window of the vehicle and grins at a sudden thought. IT Would be pretty awesome to catch a ride on the back of the centaur.

Inwardly chuckling she returned her gaze to the terrain around them.


Every so often she points out subtle points if interest related to areas to avoid or suggesting safe routes.

Seeing how much the world has changed is exhausting.
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Notes: Increased Action Upgrade (3) Additional Action (Like Split the Seconds), Quick Edge. Parry 9, 10 or 11. Toughness 24 (12) Often wears riot armor in combat but just for looks and it doesn’t add to his Toughness. Otherwise, wears an armored suit & tie, or jeans and t shirts.

The 7th SET

• Chok'lat
- Cyberred up Brodkil Tank
• Strider
- Sea Titan, MARS Scholar
• Growler
- Best Boy Dogboy Nega-Psychic
• Jarvis Ursus
- Kittani PA Jock
• Jonns Mythe
- Quickflex MARS Gunslinger
• Rib
- Trimadore MARS Vagabond Martial Arts & Technical Specialist
• Kriza
- What? A Human?! MARS Psi-Druid
• Jackal
- Oh, whew, another Human...or is it? AI Pilot
• Roy
- True Atlantian Shifter
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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The Great Barrier Wall
The mountain journey is arduous, fraught with high altitude, dead ends, and wrong turns. The group suffers more than one harrowing set back, including Tex taking a tumble from the ATV! Winded, wounded, and waxing in strength the group doesn't make it far as they hoped. Forced to stop for the night on an exposed hillside somewhere deep in the mountains. Fortunately their monstrous vehicle offers some safety for sleeping. However, the winds howling outside make for uneasy rest.

After an uneventful night, with watches seeing no activity the group prepares for a daylight journey. However, exiting the ATV in the morning the heroes notice a circle of small stones surround the vehicle. Seeming to have appeared there in the night. Those who can detect arcana feel the presence of many small magic creatures nearby, hiding beneath the massive ATV, taking shelter behind the massive tires.

Ajax notices a massive breakfast laid out on a stone table. Wonderful, natural looking foods, that would satiate even the hungriest hyperion.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Natural Healing Roll for 2 wounds

Vigor: 1d6!: [1] = 1
Wild Die: 1d6!: [5] = 5

Healing Roll:
Arcana: 1d12!-1: [5]-1 = 4 (+1 Ring, -2 Wounds)
Wild Die: 1d6!-1: [5]-1 = 4 (+1 Ring, -2 Wounds)
Cost: 3


Falling out of the ATV was definitely the low point of the last few days. Luckily nothing had found Tex in the 10 or so minutes he was knocked out. Unluckily, it was another 30 minutes before the rest of the team realized he wasn't with them and come back for him. By the time they'd found him, he was slowly falling the tracks of the Mammoth, rubbing his tail bone while limping forward

In that 30 minutes, Tex had found a pair of rocks close enough together to set his leg between so he could set the broken bones back into alignment. The scream was loud enough to scare the birds out of the trees. A few minutes later, he was coherent enough to chant the words to heal the broken bones enough to stand on. His tail bone hurt enough that he was sure that his whole backside was a bruise.

Once back in the Mammoth, Tex stayed securely in his seat for the next day or so as his bruises turned from black and blue to ugly yellow-green, but the pain had mostly stopped.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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"Now what would be putting out a spread of food like this for you guys? I seem to remember not to eat food given you by Faeries... and this could very well be done by Faeries. If they are trouble, I am sure I can Gas them out into the open..."
Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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When Tim says he can gas ‘em out, in reference to faeries, Niki giggles then adopted a more serious face.

She’s sure by gas ‘em out the dragon meant something far worse than her silly image in her mind.

Fairies? The world was definitely strange now.

Niki waited to see what the others would do. Her rifle held at a low ready.
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Notes: Increased Action Upgrade (3) Additional Action (Like Split the Seconds), Quick Edge. Parry 9, 10 or 11. Toughness 24 (12) Often wears riot armor in combat but just for looks and it doesn’t add to his Toughness. Otherwise, wears an armored suit & tie, or jeans and t shirts.

The 7th SET

• Chok'lat
- Cyberred up Brodkil Tank
• Strider
- Sea Titan, MARS Scholar
• Growler
- Best Boy Dogboy Nega-Psychic
• Jarvis Ursus
- Kittani PA Jock
• Jonns Mythe
- Quickflex MARS Gunslinger
• Rib
- Trimadore MARS Vagabond Martial Arts & Technical Specialist
• Kriza
- What? A Human?! MARS Psi-Druid
• Jackal
- Oh, whew, another Human...or is it? AI Pilot
• Roy
- True Atlantian Shifter
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax
Notice: 1d6!!: [5] = 5
WD Notice: 1d6!!: [5] = 5
, mostly hoping to see who laid out such a feast for him.
What a kind gesture! he thinks to himself.
"Such foods as to satisfy even my appetite!" He glances at his comrades. "I meant 'our appetites' of course." He smiles, proud of his generosity, as he heads towards the not-at-all suspicious buffet, almost
impulsive
.
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Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
Notes: Internal Repair System charges: 3/3
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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William does not like what he sees outside the vehicle.
Those who can detect arcana feel the presence of many small magic creatures nearby, hiding beneath the massive ATV, taking shelter behind the massive tires.
Notice Danger Sense: Notice roll at +2 to sense ambushes or similar events.
d8+2
1d8+2!!: [7]+2 = 9
WD
1d6!!: [10!!] = 10 Success and a Raise
Divination Spirt
1d10 1d10!!: [9] = 9 Success and a Raise
WD
1d6!!: [5] = 5
Do these beings mean us harm?, Is the food safe to eat with no harm to us?, Why did they block us in with these Stones?
Game Sheet for William Rufus viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4644
Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
OOC Comments
Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
Luck extra Benny
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Icosa took in the odd tableau and frowned. So much of the paranatural world was still...very hard to understand, even outside the specific nature of the energy involved. What was the point of this? Was it an offering of friendship? Or an attempt to gain some kind of tactical advantage via poisoned food?

One thing it was; an opportunity to try the new tech!

She moved towards the food, lowering the SNARLS visor down over her face and switching it to analysis mode. As the system activated, she made sure to scan the food, the stones, and the vicinity of the vehicle to see if she could detect the presence of whatever did this.

"I'm not familiar with 'fairies,' she said to Tiny Tim absently as she worked, "but we shouldn't assume hostile intent without evidence."

Rolls: Electronics 6 to Detect Arcana
Using SNARLS' detect arcana function. Activated with Electronics.
1d8!! 1d6!!: [6]+[4] = 10
OOC Comments
Bennies: 4/4 Red Bennies: 1
Toughness: 21 (9 armor), Parry 9
Notice: 1d8 (+2 visual)

Character Name: Alecto
Rank: Seasoned Experience: 45 Advances Left: 0
Race: Android
Iconic Framework: MARS Techno Warrior
Attributes: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d10 (d12+2), Vigor d8
Charisma: +2; Pace: 6 (8); Parry: 6 (9); Toughness: 11 (+2 in armor, and +7 armor)

Race Package:
Adaptable (2)
Construct (8)

Outsider (-1) (Applies when true robotic nature is revealed)
Distinctive (Concealable; a Wound reveals) (-1)
Restricted Path (No ISP/PPE) (-2)
Wanted (Major) (-2) (CS, Federation would destroy immediately; also mysterious creating faction hasn't forgotten her)
Dependency (Power) (-2)

Skills: 15 (5 fight/shoot/throw)
Shooting 1d10
Fighting 1d8 (1d12+2)
Investigation 1d6
Persuasion 1d6
Stealth 1d8
Streetwise 1d8
Notice 1d8

Hindrances
Clueless (Major - Is rebuilding knowledge of the world after having suffered near-total memory loss)
Stubborn (Minor - Has great confidence in ability to calculate outcomes; tends to reject counterarguments)
Cautious (Minor - Always wants to plan for every contingency; cover every angle)

Edges
Adaptable: Attractive
Upgradable
Brawny (+1 Toughness, 8x Str carrying)
Brave (+2 vs fear)
Ambidextrous (ignore offhand penalty)
Rich (5000creds at start, 2 rolls on gear tables)
Filthy Rich (20,000 at start, 3 more rolls)
Quick Draw (draw weapon as free action, +2 to Agility to fast-draw)
Two-Fisted (ignore multi-action penalty for using off hand)
Level-headed (draw two initiative cards and use best)
Sweep (Make single Fighting attack and apply to all adjacent targets at -2)
Rock and Roll (Ignore recoil penalties on full-auto shots)
Strong Willed (+2 to Taunt and Intimidate; +2 on Tests of Wills)
Elan (+2 on rolls resulting from using a Benny)
Improved Sweep (Fighting attacks made with Sweep suffer no penalty)

Upgrades (Cybernetics): (Max Strain: 12)
Core Electronics (1)
* Interface jack: +4 Repair or Common knowledge for linked equipment, 20 mile radio
Optics Package (1)
* +2 sight Notice, IR/Nightsight, 50x distance/20x macro, +2 vs blinding, record images
Reinforced Frame 2 (2)
* +4 Toughness
Enhanced Vigor 1 (1)
* +1d Vigor
Cyber-Wired Reflexes 1 (1)
* +1d Agility
Wired Chip Port (1)
* 4d skill chip (Fighting)
Targeting Eye (1)
* +2 Shooting on calibrated weapons
Nano-Repair System (2)
* Heal 1 Wound/day, +4 vs Bleeding Out
Built in Weaponry (1)
* 1 Vibroblade (purchased: 13,500)

Gear
Wilk's 237 Laser Pistol (2d6+1, AP4, RoF 1, 16eclip, 15/30/60, semiauto)
JA-11 Laser Rifle (3d6 laser or 3d6+1 ion, AP2, RoF 1, 60eclip, 30/60/120, can do MD for 10x shot power +snapfire, reduces range penalties by 2)
Vibro-Sword (Str+1d10 MD)
NG-E4 Plasma Ejector (3d10 MD, no AP, RoF 1, 12eclip, 24/48/96, snapfire, affects least-armored location, can ignite)
NE-85 Personal Rail Gun
Range: 70/140/280
Damage: 2d10+4
RoF: 3
AP: 4
Shots: 20
Weight: 60 lbs
Cost: 75,000
Notes: Mega Damage, no Snapfire penalty. Shots listed are number of full bursts.
SFD Huntsman Armor (+3 armor mod)

The Fury - Signature Item
Exoskeleton Body Armor
+2 toughness, +9 armor
Pace +2
Str 1d12+2
Full environment
Loudspeaker, 10 mile radio, laser rangefinder, nightvision
Min str d8
96 hours operation on full charge

NG-S2 Survival Pack
2 person tent, +20% water supplies
Sleeping bag
Flashlight w/knife; solar
Inertial compass (+2 to Survival to navigate)
Short range (5 mile) radio
First aid kit (+1 to healing; 3 uses)
Hunting/Fishing kit (+1 to Survival to forage)
Three ‘saw wires’
Fire starter
Survival Knife, hatchet, wooden cross
4 signal flares
Climbing kit w/30 rope
Soap and washcloth
Canteen
2 weeks rations
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Faerie Food
Indulging in the feast Ajax feels truly full, perhaps for the first time since his Hyperion conversion. The meals is delicious and satisfying causing his juicer jitters to settle to an even calm. The Centaur feels euphoric and almost giddy at the experience.

Using their magical abilities Icosa and William can sense a number of tiny beings hiding behind the might wheels of the mammoth. As soon as Ajax downs the food a small band of pixies emerges from their hiding places dancing and singing.

"He ate it, he ate it. He owes us, he owes us."

The dance and flit about merrily, one or two climb on to Ajax's back like riders.

"I always wanted a pony!"

While faeries are normally quite attractive this group of pixies has seen better days. Some are scared, others missing limbs or wings. It seems something has been preying upon this folk.

Finally one of them stands up tall on one of the rocks.

"You have accepted out hospitality inside our circle. You must do us one favour in exchange we will do one for you!"

The others cheer gleefully at this idea.
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William isn't sure of these creatures but he has read about them. He is interested in them and so he speaks up, "What is it that you want us to do?" He shifts a bit and looks at the one on the rock, "Can we get some names, It will be easier for us to converse with each other, I'm William."

At this time Layla approaches William from the rear and grabs his hand. William looks at her and then back to the one on the rock and adds, "This is my fiancé, Layla."
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Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
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Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Stepping out into the open, Tiny Tim gives the Faeries a stern
Intimidate (Maybe add a bonus due to being A DRAGON)
  • Intimidate: 1d4!!: [3] = 3
    Wild: 1d6!!: [1] = 1
    Result: 3 - Fail, unless I got a bonus due to being a DRAGON
.

"Now, if I wanted, I could gas and eat the lot of you... but if you don't do anything to me or my friends, I will let you go to torment someone else. I can see that you might be needing help... and if we help you, you would owe US!!!"
Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Niki eyes the tiny faeries and mutters something about things getting stranger and stranger.

Still holding her rifle, pointed down, she moves to stand by
Ajax.

With a smile she says to the centaur: “Way to go pony, now they own you.”

To the faeries she says: “What did you have in mind?

To herself she thinks about how her mission notes are going to read like a bad supernatural book from the twentieth century.
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Notes: Increased Action Upgrade (3) Additional Action (Like Split the Seconds), Quick Edge. Parry 9, 10 or 11. Toughness 24 (12) Often wears riot armor in combat but just for looks and it doesn’t add to his Toughness. Otherwise, wears an armored suit & tie, or jeans and t shirts.

The 7th SET

• Chok'lat
- Cyberred up Brodkil Tank
• Strider
- Sea Titan, MARS Scholar
• Growler
- Best Boy Dogboy Nega-Psychic
• Jarvis Ursus
- Kittani PA Jock
• Jonns Mythe
- Quickflex MARS Gunslinger
• Rib
- Trimadore MARS Vagabond Martial Arts & Technical Specialist
• Kriza
- What? A Human?! MARS Psi-Druid
• Jackal
- Oh, whew, another Human...or is it? AI Pilot
• Roy
- True Atlantian Shifter
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Lying down inside the Mammoth, Tex had been taking it easy. The rumbling of the motors and pain killers had been enough to lull him to sleep and not notice they'd stopped hours later.

The sound of high pitched voices outside mixes with his dream. A dream recalling a memory from his youth when a group of brownies had taken up residence in the barn, and how one morning all of their cattle had turned a bright pink.

He wakes up and half listens to the conversation outside, he then realizes that his dream may actually a bit of a nightmare. He jumps and rushes to the door, "Don't eat..." He sees the remainder of a tiny meal, and the food stained lips of @Ajax, his tone drops as he realizes he is too late, "...the food."

He sighs as he steps out. Well, we are committed now.

He listens to @Tiny Tim's retort and shakes his head. "We've partaken of their table. We are obligated to our hosts." He bows to the pixies. "Small folk, how may we repay your generosity?"
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax snickers, almost drunkenly. A little bit of a whinny sneaks through, too. He feigns indignation. "Pony? PONY?! I'll have you know that riding this 'pony' without invitation is a death sentence!" He tries to keep a straight face, then reaches down for the last un-chewed morsel of the feast they had clearly set out for the centaur. "This, though...what an invitation." He licks his lips, then begins prancing about in a most un-warrior-like manner, giving the pixies a bit of a joyride around the area before settling down. "For such a feast as I've not had in...I don't even recall the last such meal...name your price."
He shrugs as everyone seems to think this was an ill-advised repast. "What is there to fear? These would not condemn us to anything untoward." He raises an eyebrow and gives the faerie on the rock a side-glance. "Would they?"
He moves to @Tiny Tim, patting him on the shoulder. "It's alright, friend. These wouldn't even be a morsel for you."
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Ajax
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Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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William stares at Ajax then states, "I would like to know what I have to do ahead of time, and any information that might help us." William Pauses then continues, "What are we taking about as rewards? Are we attacking good people or bad?"
Game Sheet for William Rufus viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4644
Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
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Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax scoffs at @William Rufus. "What sort of faeries would attack good people? Come now, my friend. These folk are mischievous at best, and only in good fun." He slaps William on the back in a jovial manner. "Besides! They've offered to do us a favor in return, and that's a fair trade, especially since we enjoyed such a fine meal!" He glances around, realizing that he was the only one who partook. "Well, you would have enjoyed it if they had made enough..."
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Current Status Post
Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
Notes: Internal Repair System charges: 3/3
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Mars laughs. ”The Old World has its own rules, companions. The time for caution was before partaking. Now is the time to hear the cost.”
Mars or Lace, Depending on Which Personality is in Control
Parry: 7, 8 w/Wilks Backup Pistol (Notes: -2 to incoming attacks for Uncanny Reflexes [effective Parry of 9, or 10 w/Wilks Backup Pistol])
Toughness: 15 (5) w/o tactical plates |18 (7) w/tactical plates | 20 (7) when Losing It (Notes: add +2 Armor vs magical powers and effects AND reduce damage from magical powers and effects by 2)
Edges/Notes: Arcane Resistance (applies to magic only); Quick; Vulnerable after Wild Attacks (Losing It); Monologuer
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Mars wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:25 pm Mars laughs. ”The Old World has its own rules, companions. The time for caution was before partaking. Now is the time to hear the cost.”
Looking over at the faeries, Tiny Tim gives them a toothy smile.

"I am SURE our newly met good friends here won't try anything too demanding. They KNOW that even though Ajax may owe them, they don't want to try to make too much out of that, I am sure. You Faeries KNOW that we would be much better as friends than as enemies..."
Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Icosa continues scanning the strange, tiny creatures through the visor. For the moment she keeps her questions to herself, since there seems to be some kind of negotiation taking place, albeit a confusing and chaotic one. Tex, Ajax and Mars seemed to have knowledge about this kind of situation. She made a note to consult them later for details.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the SNARLS tech showed each 'fairy' as little more than a bright blot of paranormal energy. For something that small to be a functioning, sentient humanoid being would require rampant 'bending' of physical law. There were some unique features to them though, variations in the readouts that she didn't have the experience with the device to fully parse out. Hopefully they'd have a chance to view more such creatures, for comparison's sake.
OOC Comments
Bennies: 4/4 Red Bennies: 1
Toughness: 21 (9 armor), Parry 9
Notice: 1d8 (+2 visual)

Character Name: Alecto
Rank: Seasoned Experience: 45 Advances Left: 0
Race: Android
Iconic Framework: MARS Techno Warrior
Attributes: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d10 (d12+2), Vigor d8
Charisma: +2; Pace: 6 (8); Parry: 6 (9); Toughness: 11 (+2 in armor, and +7 armor)

Race Package:
Adaptable (2)
Construct (8)

Outsider (-1) (Applies when true robotic nature is revealed)
Distinctive (Concealable; a Wound reveals) (-1)
Restricted Path (No ISP/PPE) (-2)
Wanted (Major) (-2) (CS, Federation would destroy immediately; also mysterious creating faction hasn't forgotten her)
Dependency (Power) (-2)

Skills: 15 (5 fight/shoot/throw)
Shooting 1d10
Fighting 1d8 (1d12+2)
Investigation 1d6
Persuasion 1d6
Stealth 1d8
Streetwise 1d8
Notice 1d8

Hindrances
Clueless (Major - Is rebuilding knowledge of the world after having suffered near-total memory loss)
Stubborn (Minor - Has great confidence in ability to calculate outcomes; tends to reject counterarguments)
Cautious (Minor - Always wants to plan for every contingency; cover every angle)

Edges
Adaptable: Attractive
Upgradable
Brawny (+1 Toughness, 8x Str carrying)
Brave (+2 vs fear)
Ambidextrous (ignore offhand penalty)
Rich (5000creds at start, 2 rolls on gear tables)
Filthy Rich (20,000 at start, 3 more rolls)
Quick Draw (draw weapon as free action, +2 to Agility to fast-draw)
Two-Fisted (ignore multi-action penalty for using off hand)
Level-headed (draw two initiative cards and use best)
Sweep (Make single Fighting attack and apply to all adjacent targets at -2)
Rock and Roll (Ignore recoil penalties on full-auto shots)
Strong Willed (+2 to Taunt and Intimidate; +2 on Tests of Wills)
Elan (+2 on rolls resulting from using a Benny)
Improved Sweep (Fighting attacks made with Sweep suffer no penalty)

Upgrades (Cybernetics): (Max Strain: 12)
Core Electronics (1)
* Interface jack: +4 Repair or Common knowledge for linked equipment, 20 mile radio
Optics Package (1)
* +2 sight Notice, IR/Nightsight, 50x distance/20x macro, +2 vs blinding, record images
Reinforced Frame 2 (2)
* +4 Toughness
Enhanced Vigor 1 (1)
* +1d Vigor
Cyber-Wired Reflexes 1 (1)
* +1d Agility
Wired Chip Port (1)
* 4d skill chip (Fighting)
Targeting Eye (1)
* +2 Shooting on calibrated weapons
Nano-Repair System (2)
* Heal 1 Wound/day, +4 vs Bleeding Out
Built in Weaponry (1)
* 1 Vibroblade (purchased: 13,500)

Gear
Wilk's 237 Laser Pistol (2d6+1, AP4, RoF 1, 16eclip, 15/30/60, semiauto)
JA-11 Laser Rifle (3d6 laser or 3d6+1 ion, AP2, RoF 1, 60eclip, 30/60/120, can do MD for 10x shot power +snapfire, reduces range penalties by 2)
Vibro-Sword (Str+1d10 MD)
NG-E4 Plasma Ejector (3d10 MD, no AP, RoF 1, 12eclip, 24/48/96, snapfire, affects least-armored location, can ignite)
NE-85 Personal Rail Gun
Range: 70/140/280
Damage: 2d10+4
RoF: 3
AP: 4
Shots: 20
Weight: 60 lbs
Cost: 75,000
Notes: Mega Damage, no Snapfire penalty. Shots listed are number of full bursts.
SFD Huntsman Armor (+3 armor mod)

The Fury - Signature Item
Exoskeleton Body Armor
+2 toughness, +9 armor
Pace +2
Str 1d12+2
Full environment
Loudspeaker, 10 mile radio, laser rangefinder, nightvision
Min str d8
96 hours operation on full charge

NG-S2 Survival Pack
2 person tent, +20% water supplies
Sleeping bag
Flashlight w/knife; solar
Inertial compass (+2 to Survival to navigate)
Short range (5 mile) radio
First aid kit (+1 to healing; 3 uses)
Hunting/Fishing kit (+1 to Survival to forage)
Three ‘saw wires’
Fire starter
Survival Knife, hatchet, wooden cross
4 signal flares
Climbing kit w/30 rope
Soap and washcloth
Canteen
2 weeks rations
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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The Way Through

The faeries dance around, although a few have noticeable limps it doesn't seem to diminish their enthusiasm. The flit about talking quickly like frat boys drunk on helium beer.
Tiny Tim wrote:"Now, if I wanted, I could gas and eat the lot of you... but if you don't do anything to me or my friends, I will let you go to torment someone else. I can see that you might be needing help... and if we help you, you would owe US!!!"
Despites his most menacing look the faeries pause for a moment the burst into peels of laughter.

"oh the dragon has gas. ha!" A few of them make large raspberries and farting noises as the prance about giggling. "Dragon gas, smells worse than dragon breath!"

Ajax holds back Tiny's ire.
Ajax wrote:"It's alright, friend. These wouldn't even be a morsel for you."
To change the subject Williams introducts Layla,
William Rufus wrote:"This is my fiancé, Layla."
All the faeries seem overly excited and clap their hands, singing merrily.

"oh we love weddings. Would you like a present?"

When Tex, William, and Niki finally wrestle attention to the task at hand one of them stands and clears his throat, a cane suddenly appears in his hand and he walks like he has a wounded leg.

"The valley is ours, but the dark ones threw us out."

"And eat us!" Another one pipes up.

The leaders gives a scowl at the interruption, "Yes, and eat us. We need to stop them"

A cheer goes up amongst the group.

It takes some wrangling, and not a small amount of patience, to determine the issue. However, it appears the faeries occupy a nearby valley. The only way through the wall according to them. So large, black, ugly faeries have moved in and thrown them out. The "uglies" are nasty and stop anyone from going through so they can feed on their bones. Get their home back and the faeries will grant safe passage to you and yours forever.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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"It seems to me that these 'ugly faeries' could pose a threat to anyone following our path," Icosa reasons. "Getting rid of them could benefit us as well."

She looks at the pixies then and adds, "We'd ask that the safe passage you offer us be extended to others from Lazlo as well, of course. You'll find them good and courteous folk."
OOC Comments
Bennies: 4/4 Red Bennies: 1
Toughness: 21 (9 armor), Parry 9
Notice: 1d8 (+2 visual)

Character Name: Alecto
Rank: Seasoned Experience: 45 Advances Left: 0
Race: Android
Iconic Framework: MARS Techno Warrior
Attributes: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d10 (d12+2), Vigor d8
Charisma: +2; Pace: 6 (8); Parry: 6 (9); Toughness: 11 (+2 in armor, and +7 armor)

Race Package:
Adaptable (2)
Construct (8)

Outsider (-1) (Applies when true robotic nature is revealed)
Distinctive (Concealable; a Wound reveals) (-1)
Restricted Path (No ISP/PPE) (-2)
Wanted (Major) (-2) (CS, Federation would destroy immediately; also mysterious creating faction hasn't forgotten her)
Dependency (Power) (-2)

Skills: 15 (5 fight/shoot/throw)
Shooting 1d10
Fighting 1d8 (1d12+2)
Investigation 1d6
Persuasion 1d6
Stealth 1d8
Streetwise 1d8
Notice 1d8

Hindrances
Clueless (Major - Is rebuilding knowledge of the world after having suffered near-total memory loss)
Stubborn (Minor - Has great confidence in ability to calculate outcomes; tends to reject counterarguments)
Cautious (Minor - Always wants to plan for every contingency; cover every angle)

Edges
Adaptable: Attractive
Upgradable
Brawny (+1 Toughness, 8x Str carrying)
Brave (+2 vs fear)
Ambidextrous (ignore offhand penalty)
Rich (5000creds at start, 2 rolls on gear tables)
Filthy Rich (20,000 at start, 3 more rolls)
Quick Draw (draw weapon as free action, +2 to Agility to fast-draw)
Two-Fisted (ignore multi-action penalty for using off hand)
Level-headed (draw two initiative cards and use best)
Sweep (Make single Fighting attack and apply to all adjacent targets at -2)
Rock and Roll (Ignore recoil penalties on full-auto shots)
Strong Willed (+2 to Taunt and Intimidate; +2 on Tests of Wills)
Elan (+2 on rolls resulting from using a Benny)
Improved Sweep (Fighting attacks made with Sweep suffer no penalty)

Upgrades (Cybernetics): (Max Strain: 12)
Core Electronics (1)
* Interface jack: +4 Repair or Common knowledge for linked equipment, 20 mile radio
Optics Package (1)
* +2 sight Notice, IR/Nightsight, 50x distance/20x macro, +2 vs blinding, record images
Reinforced Frame 2 (2)
* +4 Toughness
Enhanced Vigor 1 (1)
* +1d Vigor
Cyber-Wired Reflexes 1 (1)
* +1d Agility
Wired Chip Port (1)
* 4d skill chip (Fighting)
Targeting Eye (1)
* +2 Shooting on calibrated weapons
Nano-Repair System (2)
* Heal 1 Wound/day, +4 vs Bleeding Out
Built in Weaponry (1)
* 1 Vibroblade (purchased: 13,500)

Gear
Wilk's 237 Laser Pistol (2d6+1, AP4, RoF 1, 16eclip, 15/30/60, semiauto)
JA-11 Laser Rifle (3d6 laser or 3d6+1 ion, AP2, RoF 1, 60eclip, 30/60/120, can do MD for 10x shot power +snapfire, reduces range penalties by 2)
Vibro-Sword (Str+1d10 MD)
NG-E4 Plasma Ejector (3d10 MD, no AP, RoF 1, 12eclip, 24/48/96, snapfire, affects least-armored location, can ignite)
NE-85 Personal Rail Gun
Range: 70/140/280
Damage: 2d10+4
RoF: 3
AP: 4
Shots: 20
Weight: 60 lbs
Cost: 75,000
Notes: Mega Damage, no Snapfire penalty. Shots listed are number of full bursts.
SFD Huntsman Armor (+3 armor mod)

The Fury - Signature Item
Exoskeleton Body Armor
+2 toughness, +9 armor
Pace +2
Str 1d12+2
Full environment
Loudspeaker, 10 mile radio, laser rangefinder, nightvision
Min str d8
96 hours operation on full charge

NG-S2 Survival Pack
2 person tent, +20% water supplies
Sleeping bag
Flashlight w/knife; solar
Inertial compass (+2 to Survival to navigate)
Short range (5 mile) radio
First aid kit (+1 to healing; 3 uses)
Hunting/Fishing kit (+1 to Survival to forage)
Three ‘saw wires’
Fire starter
Survival Knife, hatchet, wooden cross
4 signal flares
Climbing kit w/30 rope
Soap and washcloth
Canteen
2 weeks rations
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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To change the subject Williams introduces Layla,
William Rufus wrote:
"This is my fiancé, Layla."
All the faeries seem overly excited and clap their hands, singing merrily.

"Oh we love weddings. Would you like a present?"
Layla moves in front of William and responds quickly before William nixes the idea, "You are so Sweet , of course we would like a present." She says with a smile, "And William can heal some of you poor little ones . but he should just take it easy if we are going to fight theses evil things"

William looks shocked but realizes it is the right thing to do the Healing he just does not wanted to tied to a present.
William responds, "Yes I would be happy to try to help heal you, as Layla mentioned. But there is a time limit?"

William looks puzzled when they mention giants in black and ask, " I wonder if they mean the CS? could they be securing the only way through?"
Game Sheet for William Rufus viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4644
Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
OOC Comments
Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
Luck extra Benny
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Greater Boost Trait: Survival
Cost: 4
Spellcasting 1d12!: [6] = 6
Wild Die: 1d6!: [3] = 3

Survival 1d6!: [4] = 4 | Identify the 'black' faeries, capabilities, weaknesses, etc.
Wild Die 1d6!: [6!, 6!, 5] = 17

"Black faeries?" Tex asks. He crouches down in front of the leader to put himself more or less at eye level. "Black faeries sound familiar. Tell us more about these folk that have invaded your valley. How many do you think there are? What exactly did they do to drive you out?"
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax's countenance falls at the mention of
Common Knowledge - black faeries: 1d4!!+2: [5!!]+2 = 7
WD CK: 1d6!!+2: [3]+2 = 5
who are harming such wonderful folk. "I'll have none of this hostility towards my new friends." The euphoria of the meal begins to fade, and the anger burns against any such aggressors. "Point me at them! I'll stomp them into dust!"
Ajax, centaur juicer
Ajax
Current Status Post
Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
Notes: Internal Repair System charges: 3/3
Weapon(s) in hand: JA-9
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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"Ah," says Mars, "it is the oldest bargain, then. You would have us kill for you. Once we kill your foes, how will you assure us safe passage? It seems you are unable to defend your own territory. Perhaps there are further aspects to this deal that can be negotiated. In exchange for clearing the path, you and your folk can take an active hand in guiding us and our companions through. We could make this a more permanent relationship with our polis and yours."
Mars or Lace, Depending on Which Personality is in Control
Parry: 7, 8 w/Wilks Backup Pistol (Notes: -2 to incoming attacks for Uncanny Reflexes [effective Parry of 9, or 10 w/Wilks Backup Pistol])
Toughness: 15 (5) w/o tactical plates |18 (7) w/tactical plates | 20 (7) when Losing It (Notes: add +2 Armor vs magical powers and effects AND reduce damage from magical powers and effects by 2)
Edges/Notes: Arcane Resistance (applies to magic only); Quick; Vulnerable after Wild Attacks (Losing It); Monologuer
Mars Character Sheet
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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"Well, if these 'large, black, ugly faeries' are a problem, I guess we can deal with them for you... but just so that Ajax is no longer in debt to you. How big are they... if they think you guys are worth eating, they should be of a good size for me to eat them right back!!!"
Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Tiny Tim wrote: Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:22 pm "Well, if these 'large, black, ugly faeries' are a problem, I guess we can deal with them for you... but just so that Ajax is no longer in debt to you. How big are they... if they think you guys are worth eating, they should be of a good size for me to eat them right back!!!"
”Timothy makes a strong point. What is the size of these beings?”
Mars or Lace, Depending on Which Personality is in Control
Parry: 7, 8 w/Wilks Backup Pistol (Notes: -2 to incoming attacks for Uncanny Reflexes [effective Parry of 9, or 10 w/Wilks Backup Pistol])
Toughness: 15 (5) w/o tactical plates |18 (7) w/tactical plates | 20 (7) when Losing It (Notes: add +2 Armor vs magical powers and effects AND reduce damage from magical powers and effects by 2)
Edges/Notes: Arcane Resistance (applies to magic only); Quick; Vulnerable after Wild Attacks (Losing It); Monologuer
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Niki nods an affirmation.

“Uh. Yes. I’m down for anything. I guess.”

Not really sure what to think she is willing to do what the group wants to do.
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Notes: Increased Action Upgrade (3) Additional Action (Like Split the Seconds), Quick Edge. Parry 9, 10 or 11. Toughness 24 (12) Often wears riot armor in combat but just for looks and it doesn’t add to his Toughness. Otherwise, wears an armored suit & tie, or jeans and t shirts.

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• Rib
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• Kriza
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Forest Valley
The faeries dance with joy as the group agrees to their plot..err...terms.

While a bit disjointed the eventually provide some important information. Their valley is not far away. This small group are refugees, and it sounds as if many others are being held by the dark ones. Illusions and descriptions from the faeries paint a picture of beings that have a larval appearance with stubby wings, two mouths lined with sharp teeth, and spikes protruding from their entire bodies.
Occult
A successful Occult roll at -2 reveals these are Black Faeries. It is suspected that millions of these creatures emerged from the St. Louis rift during the post-cataclysmic Dark Ages; since then they have been ruthlessly hunted and exterminated by Psi-Stalker tribes. During the war on Tolkeen summoners unleashed swarms of Black Faeries on Coalition troops to terrorize their ranks.
Quick Encounter: Navigate the Forest Valley
Reaching the entrance to the valley is jarring, it looks pleasant and peaceful yet refuse and destruction cut through large swaths of the natural beauty giving the land a scarred appearance. Following the path of consumption and destruction should not be too difficult. However, progressing through the woodlands in the valley quickly reveals not all is as it seems. The forest shifts, regrows, and closes in sending the group circling as if in a hedge maze. Navigating will be trickier than expected.

Choose a non-combat skill and describe how you help the group push through the forest toward the Black Faeries. The roll is at -2. This is not a Dangerous Encounter but getting less than once success per player will effect the outcomes later. Raises by one person cannot offset failures by another. Each person need their own success.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Identify the Black Faeries
Occult: 1d12!-2: [12!, 1]-2 = 11
Wild Die: 1d6!-2: [4]-2 = 2

Quick Encounter
Occult: 1d12!-2: [2]-2 = 0
Wild Die: 1d6!-2: [2]-2 = 0

Spending a Benny
Occult: 1d12!-2: [6]-2 = 4
Wild Die: 1d6!-2: [4]-2 = 2

Once they enter the valley, Tex quickly identifies the interlopers as Black Faeries. "Let's find a clearing where we can bring the faeries together." He roots through the APC until finds the food stuffs and picks up a large bag of salt and a mug. He then looks for a large bag of brown sugar.

The Ley Line Walker takes the bag of salt and the mug outside and uses the salt to draw a large circle. He then sits down and using the knowledge he gained from the
Tex gained a minor phobia of earth elementals, and also picked up the Elementalist edge
with the Earth Elementals (shudder) at their place of power, he summons the black faeries into his circle. He does this a few times until he's got close to a score of them. "Hello there," he says genially to the captured creatures. "This valley does not belong to you, and I wanted to discuss your leaving to find another place where you may pursue your mischief unhindered by the tall folk who are coming." He reaches behind him and pulls out the bag of sugar. "Now, we are but the first headed this way, sooner there will be many of us. They will all know that a little salt can go a long way. But if you are willing to leave, I will show my appreciation by letting you have this bag of brown sugar. What say you?"
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Mars looks hungrily at the black fairies Tex summons; she hasn't fed yet today. I wonder what their essence tastes like, she wonders.

She heads out to hunt some of her own,
Rolled on discord. Spent a Benny to get a 5 on survival, and her racial +2 bonus to tracking offsets the -2 from the scene
in search of her next meal.

Psi Slayer
Mars is a PPE vamp. Hasn't come up in a bit, but that critter looks like lunch to her. She's also Bloodthirsty, and so of course chooses to immediately start hunting.
Mars or Lace, Depending on Which Personality is in Control
Parry: 7, 8 w/Wilks Backup Pistol (Notes: -2 to incoming attacks for Uncanny Reflexes [effective Parry of 9, or 10 w/Wilks Backup Pistol])
Toughness: 15 (5) w/o tactical plates |18 (7) w/tactical plates | 20 (7) when Losing It (Notes: add +2 Armor vs magical powers and effects AND reduce damage from magical powers and effects by 2)
Edges/Notes: Arcane Resistance (applies to magic only); Quick; Vulnerable after Wild Attacks (Losing It); Monologuer
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Choose a non-combat skill and describe how you help the group push through the forest toward the Black Faeries. The roll is at -2 Occult roll at -2 r
William
1d4 1d4!!: [1] = 1 Fail
WD
1d6 1d6!!: [2] = 2

Detect/Conceal Arcana 7 Success

Faith d10 (SP2) for William and any one who needs this help
1d10+2 1d10+2!!: [7]+2 = 9 -2=7
WD
1d6 1d6!!: [2] = 2

William decides to use Detect Arcane to help reveal the Black Fairies or any illusions. Makes sure Layla gets it. He speaks to the others, "I can try to cast something that might help you see these creatures or any illusions. "

Layla
Layla uses her radar scope for help, as it is not confused by illusions 5 success
Electronics d8
1d8!!: [5] = 5
WD
1d6!!: [2] = 2

Uses a Benny to roll again
Electronics d8
1d8!!: [6] = 6
WD
1d6!!: [7!!] = 7 -2=5
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Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
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Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Skipping occult roll as I figure she just hasn’t had any encounters with Black Faeries.
For the scene Rolled a 5
1d4!!+4: [3]+4 = 7 1d6!!: [4] = 4 , forgot at -2 so best result is a 5 on Electronics.


“Good idea Layla. I’m going to steal it”

Niki pulls her NEMA hardened portable computer out and inserts a cable into it as it powers up. The other end of the cable is linked to her skull behind her right ear.

Interfacing with the computer she then runs a second cable from it to her NEMA AMT “Skorpion” Auto Mag pistol loaded with ramjet rounds. The attached scope on the handgun links up and overlays a image over her right eye.

“There go. Hopefully that prevents any tricky magicy mumbo jumbo.”
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Jackal

Notes: Increased Action Upgrade (3) Additional Action (Like Split the Seconds), Quick Edge. Parry 9, 10 or 11. Toughness 24 (12) Often wears riot armor in combat but just for looks and it doesn’t add to his Toughness. Otherwise, wears an armored suit & tie, or jeans and t shirts.

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• Chok'lat
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• Strider
- Sea Titan, MARS Scholar
• Growler
- Best Boy Dogboy Nega-Psychic
• Jarvis Ursus
- Kittani PA Jock
• Jonns Mythe
- Quickflex MARS Gunslinger
• Rib
- Trimadore MARS Vagabond Martial Arts & Technical Specialist
• Kriza
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• Jackal
- Oh, whew, another Human...or is it? AI Pilot
• Roy
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax hoofs out ahead of the rest of the crew,
Survival: 1d8!!-2: [7]-2 = 5
WD Survival: 1d6!!-2: [4]-2 = 2
to find the true path to their destination. Despite the twisted nature of the land here, he begins to see through the chaos. With a little horse-sense, he manages to help keep them all together and progressing towards the suspected home of the black faeries. "Don't be fooled by that 'clearing.' It's a false opening." With a little help from his vibrosword, he manages to cut through new growth to open the trail they have been following.
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Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
Notes: Internal Repair System charges: 3/3
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Icosa has no way of understanding or predicting what a 'black fairy' is, but she spares no test that her onboard sensor package can muster to find out! Each strange little being is sized up throughout the measurable spectrum, any magnetic fields noted, any acoustics or chemical traces logged. Then, on top of that, she activates the newest item in her panoply; the SNARLS visor that she got from NEMA. The equipment adds another layer of information, letting her track even more esoteric energies that flow around these beings.

In particular though, she tries to maintain a certain situational awareness. Once Icosa feels she can recognize these creatures, she looks around to see if she can spot any more lurking in the environment, perhaps plotting an ambush.

Rolls: Notice 15
No Occult roll here; Icosa is a noob to such things. Using Notice, the +2 from SNARLS counters the -2 penalty. Advanced sensors give +4.

1d6!! 1d6!!: [11!!]+[4] = 15
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Bennies: 4/4 Red Bennies: 1
Toughness: 21 (9 armor), Parry 9
Notice: 1d8 (+2 visual)

Character Name: Alecto
Rank: Seasoned Experience: 45 Advances Left: 0
Race: Android
Iconic Framework: MARS Techno Warrior
Attributes: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d10 (d12+2), Vigor d8
Charisma: +2; Pace: 6 (8); Parry: 6 (9); Toughness: 11 (+2 in armor, and +7 armor)

Race Package:
Adaptable (2)
Construct (8)

Outsider (-1) (Applies when true robotic nature is revealed)
Distinctive (Concealable; a Wound reveals) (-1)
Restricted Path (No ISP/PPE) (-2)
Wanted (Major) (-2) (CS, Federation would destroy immediately; also mysterious creating faction hasn't forgotten her)
Dependency (Power) (-2)

Skills: 15 (5 fight/shoot/throw)
Shooting 1d10
Fighting 1d8 (1d12+2)
Investigation 1d6
Persuasion 1d6
Stealth 1d8
Streetwise 1d8
Notice 1d8

Hindrances
Clueless (Major - Is rebuilding knowledge of the world after having suffered near-total memory loss)
Stubborn (Minor - Has great confidence in ability to calculate outcomes; tends to reject counterarguments)
Cautious (Minor - Always wants to plan for every contingency; cover every angle)

Edges
Adaptable: Attractive
Upgradable
Brawny (+1 Toughness, 8x Str carrying)
Brave (+2 vs fear)
Ambidextrous (ignore offhand penalty)
Rich (5000creds at start, 2 rolls on gear tables)
Filthy Rich (20,000 at start, 3 more rolls)
Quick Draw (draw weapon as free action, +2 to Agility to fast-draw)
Two-Fisted (ignore multi-action penalty for using off hand)
Level-headed (draw two initiative cards and use best)
Sweep (Make single Fighting attack and apply to all adjacent targets at -2)
Rock and Roll (Ignore recoil penalties on full-auto shots)
Strong Willed (+2 to Taunt and Intimidate; +2 on Tests of Wills)
Elan (+2 on rolls resulting from using a Benny)
Improved Sweep (Fighting attacks made with Sweep suffer no penalty)

Upgrades (Cybernetics): (Max Strain: 12)
Core Electronics (1)
* Interface jack: +4 Repair or Common knowledge for linked equipment, 20 mile radio
Optics Package (1)
* +2 sight Notice, IR/Nightsight, 50x distance/20x macro, +2 vs blinding, record images
Reinforced Frame 2 (2)
* +4 Toughness
Enhanced Vigor 1 (1)
* +1d Vigor
Cyber-Wired Reflexes 1 (1)
* +1d Agility
Wired Chip Port (1)
* 4d skill chip (Fighting)
Targeting Eye (1)
* +2 Shooting on calibrated weapons
Nano-Repair System (2)
* Heal 1 Wound/day, +4 vs Bleeding Out
Built in Weaponry (1)
* 1 Vibroblade (purchased: 13,500)

Gear
Wilk's 237 Laser Pistol (2d6+1, AP4, RoF 1, 16eclip, 15/30/60, semiauto)
JA-11 Laser Rifle (3d6 laser or 3d6+1 ion, AP2, RoF 1, 60eclip, 30/60/120, can do MD for 10x shot power +snapfire, reduces range penalties by 2)
Vibro-Sword (Str+1d10 MD)
NG-E4 Plasma Ejector (3d10 MD, no AP, RoF 1, 12eclip, 24/48/96, snapfire, affects least-armored location, can ignite)
NE-85 Personal Rail Gun
Range: 70/140/280
Damage: 2d10+4
RoF: 3
AP: 4
Shots: 20
Weight: 60 lbs
Cost: 75,000
Notes: Mega Damage, no Snapfire penalty. Shots listed are number of full bursts.
SFD Huntsman Armor (+3 armor mod)

The Fury - Signature Item
Exoskeleton Body Armor
+2 toughness, +9 armor
Pace +2
Str 1d12+2
Full environment
Loudspeaker, 10 mile radio, laser rangefinder, nightvision
Min str d8
96 hours operation on full charge

NG-S2 Survival Pack
2 person tent, +20% water supplies
Sleeping bag
Flashlight w/knife; solar
Inertial compass (+2 to Survival to navigate)
Short range (5 mile) radio
First aid kit (+1 to healing; 3 uses)
Hunting/Fishing kit (+1 to Survival to forage)
Three ‘saw wires’
Fire starter
Survival Knife, hatchet, wooden cross
4 signal flares
Climbing kit w/30 rope
Soap and washcloth
Canteen
2 weeks rations
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Mars wrote: Sat Jul 16, 2022 9:22 pm Mars looks hungrily at the black fairies Tex summons; she hasn't fed yet today. I wonder what their essence tastes like, she wonders.

She heads out to hunt some of her own,
Rolled on discord. Spent a Benny to get a 5 on survival, and her racial +2 bonus to tracking offsets the -2 from the scene
in search of her next meal.
"I am going to help you
Stealth (-2 due Difficulty, +2 due Chameleon Scales)
  • Stealth: 1d8!!: [5] = 5
    Wild: 1d6!!: [2] = 2
    Result: 5 - Success.
more of those Black Fairies. I wonder how they will taste..."
Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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Gnarlywood
The moving forest presents a challenge, however, the intrepid adventurers manage to steer their way toward the heart of the valley. Eventually the forests become too thick for the Mammoth and they must continue on foot toward a thrumming place of power, similar to a ley line but more primal. Layla holds the vehicle in reserve in case a quick exit is needed.
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As night falls a full moon casts everything in midnight blue shadows. Pressing through the darkness the group stumbles into a clearing. Massive dead, gnarly tree sits in the middle. A number of faeries sit inside a glowing blue field, while dark faeries flitter about the area mocking and taunting. When the group enters their domain they swarm to attack!
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A group swoops in from the left, incanting magic toward the heroes! A cloud of dark energy swirls around Ajax and Tiny causing their skin to crawl and nerve endings to tingle (each make a Vigor roll at -4 or be Stunned as your experience burning agony).
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Vigor (-4 due Difficulty)
  • Vigor: 1d10!!-4!!: [4]-4 = 0
    Wild: 1d6!!-4!!: [13!!]-4 = 9
    Result: 9 - Success with Raise. No Effect from Magic


2S

"Hey, That STUNG!!!"

When he recovers, Tiny Tim
Athletics: 1d6!!: [5] = 5
Wild: 1d6!!: [5] = 5
Result: 5 - Success.
  • A Forest Runner in its natural form can breathe a green poisonous cloud using the Cone Template, or arc a Medium Blast Template sized cloud up to 18” (36 yards) distant (see Breath Weapons in Savage Worlds). The poison vapor acts as a supernaturally potent irritant similar in effect to tear gas. Those caught in the area of effect without self-contained breathing and complete eye and skin protection (like Environmental Body Armor) must check Vigor at −2 or be Stunned.
at the largest group of Black Faeries remaining, if any and moves up to them, flying if necessary, to get ready to eat them.
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Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax pauses only momentarily as the faerie spell washes over him. The enchantment
Vigor with penalty: 1d8!!-4: [6]-4 = 2
WD Vigor: 1d6!!-4: [10!!]-4 = 6
and the feeling fades almost immediately. It is enough to spur him to action though. "Come down to fight, you cowards!" he calls out to the floating faerie fiends. Seeing none willing to take up his challenge at melee combat, he decides to personally deliver a different invitation.
Only a half a heartbeat passes before he has brought his railgun to bear. A
1st Shooting 1: 1d10!!: [5] = 5
1st Shooting 2: 1d10!!: [9] = 9
1st Shooting 3: 1d10!!: [11!!] = 11
1st Shooting WD: 1d6!!: [3] = 3
2nd Shooting 1: 1d10!!: [5] = 5
2nd Shooting 2: 1d10!!: [5] = 5
2nd Shooting 3: 1d10!!: [4] = 4
2nd Shooting WD: 1d6!!: [1] = 1
flies towards a scattering of the faeries, impacting half a dozen. The wounds are vicious and

1 Damage 1: 2d10!!+2: [8, 19!!]+2 = 29
1 Damage 2: 2d10!!+1d6!!+2: [9, 2]+[5]+2 = 18
1 Damage 3: 2d10!!+1d6!!+2: [7, 13!!]+[1]+2 = 23
2 Damage 1: 2d10!!+2: [1, 9]+2 = 12
2 Damage 2: 2d10!!+2: [6, 9]+2 = 17
2 Damage 3: 2d10!!+2: [4, 8]+2 = 14
dead, with very little left of their bodies. "So be it! If you'll not come to me, I'll bring you down from down here!"
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Ajax
Current Status Post
Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
Notes: Internal Repair System charges: 3/3
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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King of Hearts
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William activates his Armor's Wings so that he can Fly.

Faith d10
1d10+2: [6]+2 = 8
Wild Dice
1d6!!: [2] = 2
With Sword In Hand William Is ready to attack and help defend his team.
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Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
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Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
Luck extra Benny
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Tex takes a quick count of the Black Faeries as they come across this place of primal power. If we can resist their magic, we can deal with them quickly. Tex chants the words to a warding spell to protect the team from the magic of the faeries; however he stumbles as he speaks and loses focus.

Exalted Arcane Protection
Cost: 1 + 2 (Exalted) +5 (Additional Recipients) = 8 PPE
Range: 12"
Duration: 10
Spellcasting: 1d12+1!: [2]+1 = 3
Wild Die: 1d6!+1: [2]+1 = 3


PPE: 50/50
Xanthine Gem: 10/10
Bennies: 2/3
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Mars takes a calm inhale, breathing in the scent of the attack, before exploding into motion. She charges the black fairies, vibrosword in one hand, Equalizer pistol in the other, and a wide grin on her face. Finally!

Rolled in discord: 9 on Psionics to cast smite. No MAP from split the seconds, and +2 from the Joker got me the raise. Not bad!
cascades down the edge of her sword and shines from the cylinder of her revolver, investing her weapons with a small fraction of her divine might.

As she nears the fairies, she
Losing It
and begins her attack.

The
12 on shooting, rolled on discord. +1 from helmet, +1 from Equalizer, +2 from Joker, no MAP thanks to Swashbuckler, Oh, forgot that equalizer works as a shotgun and that she has gun nut, so it should be a 16 total
and deals
Rolled in discord. 15 damage from 3d6 weapon damage, 7 raise damage, +1 weapon damage, +2 gun nut damage, +4 smite damage
, potentially
argets hit are Distracted and then roll Strength (−2 if shooter got a raise). Those who fail are hurled 2d6” and become prone, suffering another 2d4 damage if they strike a hard object. Targets with MDC or of Size (Large) or greater ignore this effect
, if it survives the shot.

She then
Holy crap, I got a 29 on discord! that's a lot of exploding dice
, dealing
Rolled in discord
to another of the fairies.

Current Conditions
Vulnerable, Toughness 20(7) against non-magical damage and 22(7) against magical damage, Parry 7, Uncanny Reflexes imposes a -2 to hit her (effectively canceling out Vulnerable)
Mars or Lace, Depending on Which Personality is in Control
Parry: 7, 8 w/Wilks Backup Pistol (Notes: -2 to incoming attacks for Uncanny Reflexes [effective Parry of 9, or 10 w/Wilks Backup Pistol])
Toughness: 15 (5) w/o tactical plates |18 (7) w/tactical plates | 20 (7) when Losing It (Notes: add +2 Armor vs magical powers and effects AND reduce damage from magical powers and effects by 2)
Edges/Notes: Arcane Resistance (applies to magic only); Quick; Vulnerable after Wild Attacks (Losing It); Monologuer
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Mars springs into action charging up a nearby ridge and cutting down two black faeries with vicious precision. As her sword slice through the second a pack of them fly toward her, surrounding the crazy. He eyes itch then her vision turns red as blood streams down her face. Blinded by her bleeding eyes she cannot see a thing (Greater Blind with a Raise. -4 to all actions requiring sight. Vigor roll to recover is made at -4) except the vauge dark forms flittering around her like black flies.

Seeing more of the creatures swarm toward them William steadies himself, readying how sword and raises his mystic protections. In front of him Ajax opens up with a hail of rail gun fire mowing down half a dozen Black Faeries, but not without consequence as one of his stray bullets hits a blinded Mars (1 on a shooting die, 12 MDC AP 6, if it wounds don't forget gritty damage)!

Icosa holds to analyze the situation while Tex stumbles his way through a failed spell. Turning his attention to the one remaining faerie in front of him Tiny Tim stuns the last one as it flops to the ground with a thud.

THe lone remaining fairy snarls and cuts the head off one of its captives causing a crackle of energy to fill the clearing at a massive bolt fires off from the ring of energy surrounding the great ugly tree. The energy fills the fallen bodies of the Black Faeries reanimating them as disgusting zombies!
Dramatic Task
1 round, 12 tokens.

6 tokens, Fight off the reanimated black faeries, who continually, reanimate. Any combat skill.
6 tokens, take down the field. Can only use Spellcasting or Occult.

Any missed tokens represent a faerie inside the circle killed to maintain the field.

Mars suffers any effects of Blind for this task.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Psionics (+2 due Major Psionics)
  • Psionics: 1d10!!+2!!: [6]+2 = 8
    Wild: 1d6!!+2!!: [4]+2 = 6
    Result: 8 - Success wit Raise. 2 Tokens.
    I
    • SP Spent... 3d6!!+4!!: [2, 5, 4]+4 = 15 . Spending 1 Bennie for 5 ISP.


Reaching out with his mind, Tiny Tim telekinetically grabs two of the Dark Fairy Zombies and floats them over to him... who he then floats to the ground in front of him... holding them there... and then he pounces on them, totally ripping them apart with his claws... spraying anyone in the vicinity with what blood and other liquids are inside them.

"Zombies... I HATE Zombies!!!"
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Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Spellcasting: 1d12!+1: [7]+1 = 8
Wild Die: 1d6!+1: [3]+1 = 4
2 tokens this round.

Tex feels the energy surge in the air as one of the faeries is sacrificed. "They are killing the faeries to fuel their necromancy! I will try to unravel their magic. Keep them back!" He feels the throbbing on his right hand and looks down at the Ring of Elder. The desire to use it is strong, but Tex ignores it. This is a test of intellect not of raw power. He examines the ring of energy around the tree with his magical awareness and then begins tugging magically at the weave of the Black Faeries ritual.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Silvery blades extend from Icosa's forearms, through ports she'd had added to her armor. She rushes forward into the fray, taking down one, then two of the malignant, tumorous 'black fairies' in her attempt to get to the captives and start rescuing them! Immediately the evil fey crowd in around her, holding her back. As fast as she can cut them down they are returned to 'life,' but she hacks and hews all the same, slowly but surely making headway...

Rolls: Fighting 8
Fighting 1d10!! 1d6!!: [6]+[3] = 9
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Bennies: 4/4 Red Bennies: 1
Toughness: 21 (9 armor), Parry 9
Notice: 1d8 (+2 visual)

Character Name: Alecto
Rank: Seasoned Experience: 45 Advances Left: 0
Race: Android
Iconic Framework: MARS Techno Warrior
Attributes: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d10 (d12+2), Vigor d8
Charisma: +2; Pace: 6 (8); Parry: 6 (9); Toughness: 11 (+2 in armor, and +7 armor)

Race Package:
Adaptable (2)
Construct (8)

Outsider (-1) (Applies when true robotic nature is revealed)
Distinctive (Concealable; a Wound reveals) (-1)
Restricted Path (No ISP/PPE) (-2)
Wanted (Major) (-2) (CS, Federation would destroy immediately; also mysterious creating faction hasn't forgotten her)
Dependency (Power) (-2)

Skills: 15 (5 fight/shoot/throw)
Shooting 1d10
Fighting 1d8 (1d12+2)
Investigation 1d6
Persuasion 1d6
Stealth 1d8
Streetwise 1d8
Notice 1d8

Hindrances
Clueless (Major - Is rebuilding knowledge of the world after having suffered near-total memory loss)
Stubborn (Minor - Has great confidence in ability to calculate outcomes; tends to reject counterarguments)
Cautious (Minor - Always wants to plan for every contingency; cover every angle)

Edges
Adaptable: Attractive
Upgradable
Brawny (+1 Toughness, 8x Str carrying)
Brave (+2 vs fear)
Ambidextrous (ignore offhand penalty)
Rich (5000creds at start, 2 rolls on gear tables)
Filthy Rich (20,000 at start, 3 more rolls)
Quick Draw (draw weapon as free action, +2 to Agility to fast-draw)
Two-Fisted (ignore multi-action penalty for using off hand)
Level-headed (draw two initiative cards and use best)
Sweep (Make single Fighting attack and apply to all adjacent targets at -2)
Rock and Roll (Ignore recoil penalties on full-auto shots)
Strong Willed (+2 to Taunt and Intimidate; +2 on Tests of Wills)
Elan (+2 on rolls resulting from using a Benny)
Improved Sweep (Fighting attacks made with Sweep suffer no penalty)

Upgrades (Cybernetics): (Max Strain: 12)
Core Electronics (1)
* Interface jack: +4 Repair or Common knowledge for linked equipment, 20 mile radio
Optics Package (1)
* +2 sight Notice, IR/Nightsight, 50x distance/20x macro, +2 vs blinding, record images
Reinforced Frame 2 (2)
* +4 Toughness
Enhanced Vigor 1 (1)
* +1d Vigor
Cyber-Wired Reflexes 1 (1)
* +1d Agility
Wired Chip Port (1)
* 4d skill chip (Fighting)
Targeting Eye (1)
* +2 Shooting on calibrated weapons
Nano-Repair System (2)
* Heal 1 Wound/day, +4 vs Bleeding Out
Built in Weaponry (1)
* 1 Vibroblade (purchased: 13,500)

Gear
Wilk's 237 Laser Pistol (2d6+1, AP4, RoF 1, 16eclip, 15/30/60, semiauto)
JA-11 Laser Rifle (3d6 laser or 3d6+1 ion, AP2, RoF 1, 60eclip, 30/60/120, can do MD for 10x shot power +snapfire, reduces range penalties by 2)
Vibro-Sword (Str+1d10 MD)
NG-E4 Plasma Ejector (3d10 MD, no AP, RoF 1, 12eclip, 24/48/96, snapfire, affects least-armored location, can ignite)
NE-85 Personal Rail Gun
Range: 70/140/280
Damage: 2d10+4
RoF: 3
AP: 4
Shots: 20
Weight: 60 lbs
Cost: 75,000
Notes: Mega Damage, no Snapfire penalty. Shots listed are number of full bursts.
SFD Huntsman Armor (+3 armor mod)

The Fury - Signature Item
Exoskeleton Body Armor
+2 toughness, +9 armor
Pace +2
Str 1d12+2
Full environment
Loudspeaker, 10 mile radio, laser rangefinder, nightvision
Min str d8
96 hours operation on full charge

NG-S2 Survival Pack
2 person tent, +20% water supplies
Sleeping bag
Flashlight w/knife; solar
Inertial compass (+2 to Survival to navigate)
Short range (5 mile) radio
First aid kit (+1 to healing; 3 uses)
Hunting/Fishing kit (+1 to Survival to forage)
Three ‘saw wires’
Fire starter
Survival Knife, hatchet, wooden cross
4 signal flares
Climbing kit w/30 rope
Soap and washcloth
Canteen
2 weeks rations
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

Post by William Rufus »

Ace of Spades
Attacking the Barrier

GREATER BURST(,6 PPE) Blaster, CELESTIAL SILVER (+1)
Sword+1 Faith Rolls, Staff +1 Faith Rolls
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Faith 1d10+2
1d10+2!!: [1]+2 = 3
WD 1d6
1d6!!: [5] = 5

Reroll spend benny
Faith 1d10+2
1d10+2!!: [5]+2 = 7
WD 1d6
1d6!!: [2] = 2
second benny
Faith 1d10+2
1d10+2!!: [9]+2 = 11 11 Success and a raise. 2 tokens
WD 1d6
1d6!!: [1] = 1

William flies closer to barrier. He gathers his Strength and looks at the Zombies then the Barrier. With sword and staff in hand he
launches an attack on the barrier. A cone of Silvery Sparks clashes into the barrier. As it hits the barrier, it seems to toughen and then starts waning at the onslaught.
2 Tokens
Game Sheet for William Rufus viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4644
Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
OOC Comments
Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
Luck extra Benny
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Sometimes, speed and overwhelming firepower is of the essence. That's what railguns are for.
Sometimes, though, the offense merits a more hands-on response.
The sacrifice of innocent fairies to fuel black magic drives Ajax into an unbridled rage. With a harrowing shout, Ajax spurs to a blinding speed. His vibrosword rattles as it struggles to keep up with the velocity of the strikes he delivers while galloping furiously around the circle,
Fighting: 1d10!!: [12!!] = 12
WD Fighting: 1d6!!: [2] = 2
almost before they can reform and reanimate. He shouts withering curses and insults at the chief faerie, then expresses in great detail what he will do to the abomination once he gets his juicer hands on him.
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Ajax
Current Status Post
Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
Notes: Internal Repair System charges: 3/3
Weapon(s) in hand: JA-9
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Despite her blindness,
Occult 1d4!, Wild 1d6!: [3]+[5] = 8
Try Again with Occult 1d4!, Wild 1d6!: [4!, 4!, 2]+[4] = 14 -6 = 4
. Something deep in the recesses of her mind, something from long ago, hums.

"I know what this is! There will be red threads in the magic's weave. Focus on those!" she calls to the group's spellcasters.
1 token towards counteracting the enchantment
Hot dang. How about that? Gotta love an exploding d4. 1 Benny spent.
She feels a shot from someone glance off her armor, but she cannot see who fired it. "Hey! Watch it back there!"

Vigor 1d12!, Wild 1d6!: [2]+[5] = 7 -4 for raise, +2 for her Arcane Resistance = 5
, the ring of Hekate burning hot on her finger, but to no avail.
Mars or Lace, Depending on Which Personality is in Control
Parry: 7, 8 w/Wilks Backup Pistol (Notes: -2 to incoming attacks for Uncanny Reflexes [effective Parry of 9, or 10 w/Wilks Backup Pistol])
Toughness: 15 (5) w/o tactical plates |18 (7) w/tactical plates | 20 (7) when Losing It (Notes: add +2 Armor vs magical powers and effects AND reduce damage from magical powers and effects by 2)
Edges/Notes: Arcane Resistance (applies to magic only); Quick; Vulnerable after Wild Attacks (Losing It); Monologuer
Mars Character Sheet
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Valley of Tears

As swarms of black faeries reanimate over and over again Tex works his magic to try and bring down the mystic barrier. He suddenly realizes he is in an immense test of wills with the malevolent creature on the other side of the glowing energy field.

Around him the din of battle erupts as the team, shoots, cuts, and stomps wave after wave of black death. He fights to unwind the barrier and seems to get close, yet as soon as he does the being inside, wrings the neck of one of his captive faeries causing a massive spike in magical energy, forcing Tex to start over.

The contest of mettle continues furiously with three faeries losing their lives in the process. Finally, from somewhere deep in her primordial being Mars pipes up with the key to unlocking the puzzle. With her insight Tex finally dispels the barrier. Enraged by the sight of the broken faeries Ajax guns down the purulent leader of the black faerie clan and a sad, sullen, silence descends on the clearing.

Slowly, small forms emerge from the trees, their laughter and tinker bells replaced with wails and tears. Flowers and saplings spring up as each mystically infused teardrop hits the ground. Before long the dark grove is covered in brightness. As the sun slowly rises on the valley the battered faerie clan looks to the heroes.

"Your people may pass through our valley, but there will be a toll such as we paid."

Pay the Toll
Your group has found a path through the Great Barrier Wall. Members of your company may pass through it, but each time the faeries will steal something. Maybe valuable, maybe a worthless trinket. But to them the toll must be paid.

For now, discard one item as taken as toll.

Also, take one Conviction token for a massive failure.
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Mars growls at the faeries. "What is ours is ours. I paid my toll in the blood of your foes and the return of your valley."

Considering the matter closed, Mars turns her back on the faeries and continues onward. It is only much later that she notices the mining drill she picked up at the party's last stop is missing from the APC. "Son of a..."
Mars or Lace, Depending on Which Personality is in Control
Parry: 7, 8 w/Wilks Backup Pistol (Notes: -2 to incoming attacks for Uncanny Reflexes [effective Parry of 9, or 10 w/Wilks Backup Pistol])
Toughness: 15 (5) w/o tactical plates |18 (7) w/tactical plates | 20 (7) when Losing It (Notes: add +2 Armor vs magical powers and effects AND reduce damage from magical powers and effects by 2)
Edges/Notes: Arcane Resistance (applies to magic only); Quick; Vulnerable after Wild Attacks (Losing It); Monologuer
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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William, looks around at the slaughter before them. He then speaks up, "I shall Pay my toll and that of my fiancé." He waits till the vehicle
LAW 3
M-160 Ion Battle Rifle
Game Sheet for William Rufus viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4644
Total Used PPE: 24
PPE: 15/ 15 Armor: PPE 5/ 5 Staff PPE: 10/ 10 Sword PPE: 10/ 10 ISP: 20/ 20
Bennies 4/1
OOC Comments
Lt. William Rufus

Guardian Mystic
Young 20, light red brown hair, 6'2"
a Gentleman , tries to help those in need.

Wearing
Celestial Armor +5 Armor +2 Toughness +2 against environment

Celestial Staff
Damage: Str+d6, Reach 1
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Draining Blade Sword 2 PP for +2 damage and on successful hits target rolls Spirit vs the attack roll to resist both lower Trait (Vigor) and sloth; lasts 5 rounds
Damage: Str+d8,
Notes: +1 Parry, two handed
Special: 10 PPE, +1 Faith Rolls, +2 PPE to do Mega Damage

Wilks 320 Laser Pistol
Range: 15/30/60
Dmg: 3d6, AP: 3
ROF: 1
Shots: 20
Weight: 4 lbs. (Min Str: d4)
Notes: +2 Shooting (+1 from Weapon Balance, +1 for being a Wilks)
Rarity: +1 Cost: 11,000
Two E-clips

Celestial Staff
+2 shooting

Conditions
detect/conceal arcana as an Innate Ability
Alertness +2 notice
Danger Sense +2 notice
Detect concealment on constant
Luck extra Benny
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Ajax, tears in his eyes, sings a low, mournful dirge. The loss of even one faerie cuts him deep. The many who were slain, but particularly the four he watched die, play havoc on his soul. He pulls out his shortsword. "I surrender this as both toll and an offering. I will return when summoned to defend you. Until I can arrive, let it be a symbol of my commitment to protect you." With that, he slices open his palm, covering the blade in his blood. "What was lost cannot be recovered. But what remains, I stand as guardian." He bows low, then turns towards the West. His usual exuberance for the open field and undiscovered lands is dampened severely by their defeat. He turns off the juice as they depart, choosing instead to numb himself with the mood-altering concoction.
Ajax, centaur juicer
Ajax
Current Status Post
Parry: 7 (-2 to be hit by any attack he's aware of, +2 to Evasion)
Toughness: 20 (7)
Pertinent Edges: Quick (Hyperion, redraw 8 and below)
Notes: Internal Repair System charges: 3/3
Weapon(s) in hand: JA-9
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Icosa stays near the group, but doesn't quite buy into the collective guilt thing. They had made an honest effort to help, risked their lives to do so. They hadn't been as successful as they might have hoped, but they did still drive the evil fairies away. A qualified success then, yes? Hopefully the data gathered would be useful in dealing with the creatures next time they had to deal with them.

It wasn't until later that she, like Mars discovered that a toll had been exacted from her, guilty or not. The grappling hook launcher and pulley rig that she'd had at her side since equipping herself at the journey's outset was gone. Somewhere there were fairies having a great old time reeling themselves around with it, surely.

Maybe it would be better to have the caravan detour around this spot, she reflected. These particular beings seemed troublesome to deal with.
OOC Comments
Bennies: 4/4 Red Bennies: 1
Toughness: 21 (9 armor), Parry 9
Notice: 1d8 (+2 visual)

Character Name: Alecto
Rank: Seasoned Experience: 45 Advances Left: 0
Race: Android
Iconic Framework: MARS Techno Warrior
Attributes: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d10 (d12+2), Vigor d8
Charisma: +2; Pace: 6 (8); Parry: 6 (9); Toughness: 11 (+2 in armor, and +7 armor)

Race Package:
Adaptable (2)
Construct (8)

Outsider (-1) (Applies when true robotic nature is revealed)
Distinctive (Concealable; a Wound reveals) (-1)
Restricted Path (No ISP/PPE) (-2)
Wanted (Major) (-2) (CS, Federation would destroy immediately; also mysterious creating faction hasn't forgotten her)
Dependency (Power) (-2)

Skills: 15 (5 fight/shoot/throw)
Shooting 1d10
Fighting 1d8 (1d12+2)
Investigation 1d6
Persuasion 1d6
Stealth 1d8
Streetwise 1d8
Notice 1d8

Hindrances
Clueless (Major - Is rebuilding knowledge of the world after having suffered near-total memory loss)
Stubborn (Minor - Has great confidence in ability to calculate outcomes; tends to reject counterarguments)
Cautious (Minor - Always wants to plan for every contingency; cover every angle)

Edges
Adaptable: Attractive
Upgradable
Brawny (+1 Toughness, 8x Str carrying)
Brave (+2 vs fear)
Ambidextrous (ignore offhand penalty)
Rich (5000creds at start, 2 rolls on gear tables)
Filthy Rich (20,000 at start, 3 more rolls)
Quick Draw (draw weapon as free action, +2 to Agility to fast-draw)
Two-Fisted (ignore multi-action penalty for using off hand)
Level-headed (draw two initiative cards and use best)
Sweep (Make single Fighting attack and apply to all adjacent targets at -2)
Rock and Roll (Ignore recoil penalties on full-auto shots)
Strong Willed (+2 to Taunt and Intimidate; +2 on Tests of Wills)
Elan (+2 on rolls resulting from using a Benny)
Improved Sweep (Fighting attacks made with Sweep suffer no penalty)

Upgrades (Cybernetics): (Max Strain: 12)
Core Electronics (1)
* Interface jack: +4 Repair or Common knowledge for linked equipment, 20 mile radio
Optics Package (1)
* +2 sight Notice, IR/Nightsight, 50x distance/20x macro, +2 vs blinding, record images
Reinforced Frame 2 (2)
* +4 Toughness
Enhanced Vigor 1 (1)
* +1d Vigor
Cyber-Wired Reflexes 1 (1)
* +1d Agility
Wired Chip Port (1)
* 4d skill chip (Fighting)
Targeting Eye (1)
* +2 Shooting on calibrated weapons
Nano-Repair System (2)
* Heal 1 Wound/day, +4 vs Bleeding Out
Built in Weaponry (1)
* 1 Vibroblade (purchased: 13,500)

Gear
Wilk's 237 Laser Pistol (2d6+1, AP4, RoF 1, 16eclip, 15/30/60, semiauto)
JA-11 Laser Rifle (3d6 laser or 3d6+1 ion, AP2, RoF 1, 60eclip, 30/60/120, can do MD for 10x shot power +snapfire, reduces range penalties by 2)
Vibro-Sword (Str+1d10 MD)
NG-E4 Plasma Ejector (3d10 MD, no AP, RoF 1, 12eclip, 24/48/96, snapfire, affects least-armored location, can ignite)
NE-85 Personal Rail Gun
Range: 70/140/280
Damage: 2d10+4
RoF: 3
AP: 4
Shots: 20
Weight: 60 lbs
Cost: 75,000
Notes: Mega Damage, no Snapfire penalty. Shots listed are number of full bursts.
SFD Huntsman Armor (+3 armor mod)

The Fury - Signature Item
Exoskeleton Body Armor
+2 toughness, +9 armor
Pace +2
Str 1d12+2
Full environment
Loudspeaker, 10 mile radio, laser rangefinder, nightvision
Min str d8
96 hours operation on full charge

NG-S2 Survival Pack
2 person tent, +20% water supplies
Sleeping bag
Flashlight w/knife; solar
Inertial compass (+2 to Survival to navigate)
Short range (5 mile) radio
First aid kit (+1 to healing; 3 uses)
Hunting/Fishing kit (+1 to Survival to forage)
Three ‘saw wires’
Fire starter
Survival Knife, hatchet, wooden cross
4 signal flares
Climbing kit w/30 rope
Soap and washcloth
Canteen
2 weeks rations
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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Tex looks down at the small faeries as they name their price for passage. Typical, he thinks. "You would all be lost and nothing gained if we had not help you reclaim this valley. We are not like those we defeated, so we will leave you in peace. But think hard on stealing from those in the future, lest you find yourself again in need of help and the price you demand is deemed to expensive and you are left to defend yourselves."

He looks to the others, "Let's go."


What's missing:
A wooden cross from his survival pack
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Re: Chapter 10 Onward and Westward

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"I am sorry that we were not able to protect your friends well enough when we were taking care of those Black Fairies. Here is my toll... one of my prized possessions... a Fragmentation Grenade. It will help you and your friends protect yourselves better. Let me show you how to use it. You do this to it... NO, NOT NOW... when you want to use it. It will blow up into a BIG COOL EXPLOSION!!! You activate it and then drop it on your enemies IMMEDIATELY and fly quickly away."
Tiny Tim
Main: Tiny Tim
Alts
Active: Growler, Tony Vreski
Retired: Merlaggon, Hans Greuber
ISP: 40/40
PPE: 10/10
Pace: 12 (d12) in Dragon Form, 10 (d10) in Human Form. Usually Ignores Difficult Terrain.
Toughness: 34 (18) in Dragon Form, 20 (10) in Human Form
Parry: 5

Wounds: 0
Fatigue: 0

Size: Normal
  • +3 in Dragon Form, -1 in Human Form
Claws: 3d4 AP3 MDC
Combat Feats and Other Notes:
  • Dragon Form
    • Nimble (From Dragon Celerity)
  • Human Form
    • +2 Notice, Alertness, Danger Sense, Sixth Sense
Active Powers:
None

Bennies: 3/3
  • Base Amount
    -2 due Rerolls on Out of Control from
    -1 to Reroll Stealth from Onward and Westward first Dangerous Quick Encounter
    +1 Bennie due EP, Spent for 5 ISP against Dark Fairy Zombies.
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