darlis moonbeam Posted February 21 Clone Share Posted February 21 Jake Roberts Statblock [b][url=/sheets/?id=2809477]Jake Roberts[/url][/b] [i]Human Operative 12 NG[/i] [b]HP[/b] 108 / 108 [b]RES[/b] 12 / 12 [b]STAM[/b] 108 / 108 [b]Speed[/b] 40ft [b]Init[/b] 6 [b]KAC[/b] 20 [b]EAC[/b] 21 [b]Fort[/b] 7 [b]Ref[/b] 14 [b]Will[/b] 11 [b]CMB[/b] 28 [b]BAB[/b] 9 [b]Laser Pistol[/b] +9 (2d81, 20) [b]Laser Sniper Rifle[/b] +9 (3d8, 20) [b]High Frequency Sword[/b] +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) [b]Stun Baton[/b] +6 (1d6+2, 20) [b]Str[/b] 14 (2) [b]Dex[/b] 22 (6) [b]Con[/b] 16 (3) [b]Wis[/b] 16 (3) [b]Int[/b] 23 (6) [b]Cha[/b] 16 (3) [b]Soc[/b] 10 (0) [b]Edu[/b] 28 (9) Jake Roberts Human Operative 12 NG HP 108 / 108 RES 12 / 12 STAM 108 / 108 Speed 40ft Init 6 KAC 20 EAC 21 Fort 7 Ref 14 Will 11 CMB 28 BAB 9 Laser Pistol +9 (2d81, 20) Laser Sniper Rifle +9 (3d8, 20) High Frequency Sword +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) Stun Baton +6 (1d6+2, 20) Str 14 (2) Dex 22 (6) Con 16 (3) Wis 16 (3) Int 23 (6) Cha 16 (3) Soc 10 (0) Edu 28 (9) Skills Skill Name Modifier Acrobatics +25 Athletics +19 Bluff +20 Computers +23 Culture +18 Diplomacy +9 Disguise +15 Engineering +28 Intimidate +20 Life Science +8 Medicine +8 Mysticism +5 Perception +20 Physical Science +8 Piloting +34 Profession +16 Sense Motive +20 Slight of Hand +18 Stealth +23 Survival +20 Jack of all Trades +2 Repair 10 +10 Local Computer Use +11 Feats and Abilities Feats: Skill Focus: Piloting Skill Synergy: Engineering and Piloting Far Shot Sky Jockey Hide Sabotage Tactician Weapons Specialization: Basic Melee Small Arms and Sniper Skill Focus: Computers & Engineering Class Abilities: Operatives Edge +4 Specialization: Hacker Trick Attack +6d8 Evasion Debilitating Trick Uncanny Agility Specialization Skill Mastery Operative Exploits: Nightvision Uncanny Pilot Enhanced Senses Elusive Hacker Soft Movement Cloaking Field Control Hack Glimpse the Truth Languages: English, French, German, Mandarin, Trade Language, Vaulter, Elven, Dwarven, Troll, Ork Equipment Equipment: Laser Pistol (6500 Cr) Laser Sniper Rifle (15000 Cr) Stun Baton (500 Cr) High Frequency Sword (650 Cr) Ceremonial Navy Sword (Mustering out Navy weapon) Personal nanoshield (50000 Cr) Personal shield (5000 Cr) D Suit I (63600 Cr) Display contacts (over eyes) (650 Cr) Card Computer (3500 Cr) Intelipick (350 Cr) Combat Vac Suit (100 Cr) Data Port Implant (head slot) MRK II Augmentation to all 6 Stats (390000 Cr) Fighter Ship(See post below) (3MCr) Vehicle Recon Enercopter (Mustering out) TAS Membership (Mustering out) 3 Ship shares worth (10 MCr) Broadsword Class Merc Cruiser At the activity going on nearby as well as certain communications he was getting over his HUD, he quirks an eyebrow at Prax. "This your doing? Any ideas on what's going on there?" Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohala Posted February 23 Author Clone Share Posted February 23 [Immersion breaking warningWith the expanded details of the scene and non-linear timelines, I feel the need to note adjustments to reconcile the discrepancies: The 'pause' they took would have the telltale sounds of a vac-suit sealing up and her voice turning synthetic over speakers. She doesn't walk up to the tower. She does still note the expected disposition of their outing. Her tone had turned operational and matter-of-fact. Sorry for any confusion this might have, or will, cause.] The sudden blare of alarms jolted Prax, prompting her to glance back over her shoulder, her pace faltering momentarily as she assessed the situation. She had no warnings from being locked up, nor any outstanding notifications. Upon noting the troops setting up for containment and insertion rather than pursuit, she resumed her forward march. "Those aren't meant for us," she asserted, her words carrying a note of reassurance. Jake's inquiries prompted Prax to lapse into a moment of thoughtful silence as she processed. The hiss of pressure equalizing accompanied the breach of seals on her suit, and once the sound subsided, she spoke without the speakers again. "Likely, to an extent," Her righteous anger on the subject had been quenched with time and actions, and now all she had left was resolute steel. "I had anticipated a hunter or two, not a full-scale deployment when I'd reported the violations." A faint tinge of disappointment colored her voice as she added, "At this rate, I won't get to see its face when they bring it in." Reading Jake's need for further information, Prax swiftly accessed the necessary official documents and queued them for his review, tossing them in his direction with a deft motion. "Here," she said, offering him the Psionic Articles of Conduct, pinpointing sections #5 and #6. "No need to perpetuate MI's stereotype, even if you haven't dealt with any awakened individuals before." Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlis moonbeam Posted February 23 Clone Share Posted February 23 Jake Roberts Statblock [b][url=/sheets/?id=2809477]Jake Roberts[/url][/b] [i]Human Operative 12 NG[/i] [b]HP[/b] 108 / 108 [b]RES[/b] 12 / 12 [b]STAM[/b] 108 / 108 [b]Speed[/b] 40ft [b]Init[/b] 6 [b]KAC[/b] 20 [b]EAC[/b] 21 [b]Fort[/b] 7 [b]Ref[/b] 14 [b]Will[/b] 11 [b]CMB[/b] 28 [b]BAB[/b] 9 [b]Laser Pistol[/b] +9 (2d81, 20) [b]Laser Sniper Rifle[/b] +9 (3d8, 20) [b]High Frequency Sword[/b] +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) [b]Stun Baton[/b] +6 (1d6+2, 20) [b]Str[/b] 14 (2) [b]Dex[/b] 22 (6) [b]Con[/b] 16 (3) [b]Wis[/b] 16 (3) [b]Int[/b] 23 (6) [b]Cha[/b] 16 (3) [b]Soc[/b] 10 (0) [b]Edu[/b] 28 (9) Jake Roberts Human Operative 12 NG HP 108 / 108 RES 12 / 12 STAM 108 / 108 Speed 40ft Init 6 KAC 20 EAC 21 Fort 7 Ref 14 Will 11 CMB 28 BAB 9 Laser Pistol +9 (2d81, 20) Laser Sniper Rifle +9 (3d8, 20) High Frequency Sword +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) Stun Baton +6 (1d6+2, 20) Str 14 (2) Dex 22 (6) Con 16 (3) Wis 16 (3) Int 23 (6) Cha 16 (3) Soc 10 (0) Edu 28 (9) Skills Skill Name Modifier Acrobatics +25 Athletics +19 Bluff +20 Computers +23 Culture +18 Diplomacy +9 Disguise +15 Engineering +28 Intimidate +20 Life Science +8 Medicine +8 Mysticism +5 Perception +20 Physical Science +8 Piloting +34 Profession +16 Sense Motive +20 Slight of Hand +18 Stealth +23 Survival +20 Jack of all Trades +2 Repair 10 +10 Local Computer Use +11 Feats and Abilities Feats: Skill Focus: Piloting Skill Synergy: Engineering and Piloting Far Shot Sky Jockey Hide Sabotage Tactician Weapons Specialization: Basic Melee Small Arms and Sniper Skill Focus: Computers & Engineering Class Abilities: Operatives Edge +4 Specialization: Hacker Trick Attack +6d8 Evasion Debilitating Trick Uncanny Agility Specialization Skill Mastery Operative Exploits: Nightvision Uncanny Pilot Enhanced Senses Elusive Hacker Soft Movement Cloaking Field Control Hack Glimpse the Truth Languages: English, French, German, Mandarin, Trade Language, Vaulter, Elven, Dwarven, Troll, Ork Equipment Equipment: Laser Pistol (6500 Cr) Laser Sniper Rifle (15000 Cr) Stun Baton (500 Cr) High Frequency Sword (650 Cr) Ceremonial Navy Sword (Mustering out Navy weapon) Personal nanoshield (50000 Cr) Personal shield (5000 Cr) D Suit I (63600 Cr) Display contacts (over eyes) (650 Cr) Card Computer (3500 Cr) Intelipick (350 Cr) Combat Vac Suit (100 Cr) Data Port Implant (head slot) MRK II Augmentation to all 6 Stats (390000 Cr) Fighter Ship(See post below) (3MCr) Vehicle Recon Enercopter (Mustering out) TAS Membership (Mustering out) 3 Ship shares worth (10 MCr) Broadsword Class Merc Cruiser Jake listened as Prax speaks, as he pieced together what she was saying now and what her and her friend said earlier about being attacked he connected the dots to her turning Sammy in for attacking her friend. "So you turned in the man who attacked your friend? What exactly did you tell them that would cause this sort of reaction? It seems a bit excessive for a simple attack that from the looks of her did not cause much lasting damage." as she hands him the data to look over he blinks at the details around psionics. Did she think Sammy was a psionist? Did that mean she had no idea of his true nature? On this world that would be a death sentence for sure, perhaps being a psionist who abused their powers would be bad but not death. "You think the man who attacked your friend used psionics on her? While I am not a Psionist, I have the potential and I know those who actually are gifted with those talents." While he was referring to Ozen being the Psionist, she may very well believe he was referring to Sammy. He sends a quick message over his hud to the team relaying the fact that it was definitely Prax who turned them in, and seemingly due to something Sammy did and she thought he abused Psionic powers. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudge Posted February 23 Clone Share Posted February 23 (edited) Hud blinks for a few seconds "Psionics? If she is not lying she is not just barking at the wrong tree, she is trying to hump the cactus in the neighboring star system. Our talkative boss indicated that you all should be fine unless show up armed for war. I'm, naturally, already nowhere where their blaring sirens and clumsy soldiers could disturb my work." There is a brief pause "Jake please tell me you're not packing enough hardware to present the threat, flying back to save your ass would be so inconvenient." Edited February 24 by Grudge (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohala Posted February 23 Author Clone Share Posted February 23 (edited) The fire in her gut licked at her resolve, caressing it, and inviting it back into its burning embrace. With jaw clenched, she fought down the desire to lash out at such ignorance. 'Grown, but innocent to this...' She mentally soothed to herself, bringing her back to an even keel. "I labeled it an aberration, a puppeteer, and dangerous." The dispassionate calm with which she reviewed the sentence she had rendered was at odds with the flare of anger she had just felt. If re-enlisting had done nothing else, it had hammered the sense of military discipline and control back into her from her younger years, which she used now. "Anyone willing to smother and displace another's will deserves no less." While a precedent for her actions had been provided, her reaction back in the settlement and continued dehumanization may speak to some other underlying biases. An uncomfortable silence lingered between them on the subject of psionic potential. Eventually, she broke it, her tone had softened, and her speed of speech slowed as if distracted, "Everyone starts with that sleeping potential. Some a spark, others a flame. Young and old, all of them. Even me..." Her voice faded out, some part of the discussion having triggered an old memory. There were a few more moments of silence before her voice returned, not as businesslike as before, but clearly in the moment again, "We are beyond the borders of Prima Magi, what other explanation could there be?" While she has not claimed to be some grand wielder of magic, her rank therein spoke at least of experience on the subject. If she said magic could not be done here, she was likely right. Edited February 24 by Sohala (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathgon Posted February 23 Clone Share Posted February 23 As you walk it does not take long to spot the ruin complex they had turned into a base of operation. Some of what Prax knows are Defense AI units make the rounds in standard patrol patterns. A Single Warbot hovers above. Those death machines could clear all the troops on the island alone. You hope your people dont fight the vaulters, with machines like that you would lose a lot to take even one of them out. Distance about 1 mile to building. Two approaches, road or overgrown walking path along te side. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlis moonbeam Posted February 23 Clone Share Posted February 23 (edited) Jake Roberts Statblock [b][url=/sheets/?id=2809477]Jake Roberts[/url][/b] [i]Human Operative 12 NG[/i] [b]HP[/b] 108 / 108 [b]RES[/b] 12 / 12 [b]STAM[/b] 108 / 108 [b]Speed[/b] 40ft [b]Init[/b] 6 [b]KAC[/b] 20 [b]EAC[/b] 21 [b]Fort[/b] 7 [b]Ref[/b] 14 [b]Will[/b] 11 [b]CMB[/b] 28 [b]BAB[/b] 9 [b]Laser Pistol[/b] +9 (2d81, 20) [b]Laser Sniper Rifle[/b] +9 (3d8, 20) [b]High Frequency Sword[/b] +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) [b]Stun Baton[/b] +6 (1d6+2, 20) [b]Str[/b] 14 (2) [b]Dex[/b] 22 (6) [b]Con[/b] 16 (3) [b]Wis[/b] 16 (3) [b]Int[/b] 23 (6) [b]Cha[/b] 16 (3) [b]Soc[/b] 10 (0) [b]Edu[/b] 28 (9) Jake Roberts Human Operative 12 NG HP 108 / 108 RES 12 / 12 STAM 108 / 108 Speed 40ft Init 6 KAC 20 EAC 21 Fort 7 Ref 14 Will 11 CMB 28 BAB 9 Laser Pistol +9 (2d81, 20) Laser Sniper Rifle +9 (3d8, 20) High Frequency Sword +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) Stun Baton +6 (1d6+2, 20) Str 14 (2) Dex 22 (6) Con 16 (3) Wis 16 (3) Int 23 (6) Cha 16 (3) Soc 10 (0) Edu 28 (9) Skills Skill Name Modifier Acrobatics +25 Athletics +19 Bluff +20 Computers +23 Culture +18 Diplomacy +9 Disguise +15 Engineering +28 Intimidate +20 Life Science +8 Medicine +8 Mysticism +5 Perception +20 Physical Science +8 Piloting +34 Profession +16 Sense Motive +20 Slight of Hand +18 Stealth +23 Survival +20 Jack of all Trades +2 Repair 10 +10 Local Computer Use +11 Feats and Abilities Feats: Skill Focus: Piloting Skill Synergy: Engineering and Piloting Far Shot Sky Jockey Hide Sabotage Tactician Weapons Specialization: Basic Melee Small Arms and Sniper Skill Focus: Computers & Engineering Class Abilities: Operatives Edge +4 Specialization: Hacker Trick Attack +6d8 Evasion Debilitating Trick Uncanny Agility Specialization Skill Mastery Operative Exploits: Nightvision Uncanny Pilot Enhanced Senses Elusive Hacker Soft Movement Cloaking Field Control Hack Glimpse the Truth Languages: English, French, German, Mandarin, Trade Language, Vaulter, Elven, Dwarven, Troll, Ork Equipment Equipment: Laser Pistol (6500 Cr) Laser Sniper Rifle (15000 Cr) Stun Baton (500 Cr) High Frequency Sword (650 Cr) Ceremonial Navy Sword (Mustering out Navy weapon) Personal nanoshield (50000 Cr) Personal shield (5000 Cr) D Suit I (63600 Cr) Display contacts (over eyes) (650 Cr) Card Computer (3500 Cr) Intelipick (350 Cr) Combat Vac Suit (100 Cr) Data Port Implant (head slot) MRK II Augmentation to all 6 Stats (390000 Cr) Fighter Ship(See post below) (3MCr) Vehicle Recon Enercopter (Mustering out) TAS Membership (Mustering out) 3 Ship shares worth (10 MCr) Broadsword Class Merc Cruiser Jake was not an empath, but his ability to determine a woman was mad especially if they are mad at him was fairly good . "I definitely do not agree with Sammy's actions, and we have even come close to getting physical in our interactions on occasion. Most of what you labelled him as would be correct assertios. He can be very dangerous, and at times he gets impatient and makes decisions for other people because in his mind he thinks he does know best. That is one of the biggest arguments we have. He is super smart but he does not always make the wisest decisions i have found. Not sure I would refer to him as an abberation though, no matter how pissed off he makes me at times." as they continue he sees they have a choice to make. "While walking up to the front door and knocking might be the polite thing to do, it probably is not the most prudent. Perhaps if we take the road less traveled it will make all the difference." he mentally chuckles at his Robert Frost reference in speaking of the two paths they had moving forward. Edited February 23 by darlis moonbeam (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohala Posted February 24 Author Clone Share Posted February 24 There were no grand revelations with Jake's words, having already admitted to a familiarity with Samuel previously. It was disheartening to hear that now being informed on the subject, he still defended it. She hadn't got a sense that he was under its sway, but if it had its claws sunk in deep enough, would she even be able to notice? "Have not just described aberrant behavior or is making decisions for another an all too familiar practice for you?" Aware that the road might turn a few heads, the chance they got caught sneaking through the overgrown section or worse, outweighed that. "We stick to the road. No sense looking like we don't belong. Not to mention that you are hardly dressed for it." Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathgon Posted February 24 Clone Share Posted February 24 Jake HUD silently informs him there is a msg. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlis moonbeam Posted February 24 Clone Share Posted February 24 (edited) Jake Roberts Statblock [b][url=/sheets/?id=2809477]Jake Roberts[/url][/b] [i]Human Operative 12 NG[/i] [b]HP[/b] 108 / 108 [b]RES[/b] 12 / 12 [b]STAM[/b] 108 / 108 [b]Speed[/b] 40ft [b]Init[/b] 6 [b]KAC[/b] 20 [b]EAC[/b] 21 [b]Fort[/b] 7 [b]Ref[/b] 14 [b]Will[/b] 11 [b]CMB[/b] 28 [b]BAB[/b] 9 [b]Laser Pistol[/b] +9 (2d81, 20) [b]Laser Sniper Rifle[/b] +9 (3d8, 20) [b]High Frequency Sword[/b] +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) [b]Stun Baton[/b] +6 (1d6+2, 20) [b]Str[/b] 14 (2) [b]Dex[/b] 22 (6) [b]Con[/b] 16 (3) [b]Wis[/b] 16 (3) [b]Int[/b] 23 (6) [b]Cha[/b] 16 (3) [b]Soc[/b] 10 (0) [b]Edu[/b] 28 (9) Jake Roberts Human Operative 12 NG HP 108 / 108 RES 12 / 12 STAM 108 / 108 Speed 40ft Init 6 KAC 20 EAC 21 Fort 7 Ref 14 Will 11 CMB 28 BAB 9 Laser Pistol +9 (2d81, 20) Laser Sniper Rifle +9 (3d8, 20) High Frequency Sword +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) Stun Baton +6 (1d6+2, 20) Str 14 (2) Dex 22 (6) Con 16 (3) Wis 16 (3) Int 23 (6) Cha 16 (3) Soc 10 (0) Edu 28 (9) Skills Skill Name Modifier Acrobatics +25 Athletics +19 Bluff +20 Computers +23 Culture +18 Diplomacy +9 Disguise +15 Engineering +28 Intimidate +20 Life Science +8 Medicine +8 Mysticism +5 Perception +20 Physical Science +8 Piloting +34 Profession +16 Sense Motive +20 Slight of Hand +18 Stealth +23 Survival +20 Jack of all Trades +2 Repair 10 +10 Local Computer Use +11 Feats and Abilities Feats: Skill Focus: Piloting Skill Synergy: Engineering and Piloting Far Shot Sky Jockey Hide Sabotage Tactician Weapons Specialization: Basic Melee Small Arms and Sniper Skill Focus: Computers & Engineering Class Abilities: Operatives Edge +4 Specialization: Hacker Trick Attack +6d8 Evasion Debilitating Trick Uncanny Agility Specialization Skill Mastery Operative Exploits: Nightvision Uncanny Pilot Enhanced Senses Elusive Hacker Soft Movement Cloaking Field Control Hack Glimpse the Truth Languages: English, French, German, Mandarin, Trade Language, Vaulter, Elven, Dwarven, Troll, Ork Equipment Equipment: Laser Pistol (6500 Cr) Laser Sniper Rifle (15000 Cr) Stun Baton (500 Cr) High Frequency Sword (650 Cr) Ceremonial Navy Sword (Mustering out Navy weapon) Personal nanoshield (50000 Cr) Personal shield (5000 Cr) D Suit I (63600 Cr) Display contacts (over eyes) (650 Cr) Card Computer (3500 Cr) Intelipick (350 Cr) Combat Vac Suit (100 Cr) Data Port Implant (head slot) MRK II Augmentation to all 6 Stats (390000 Cr) Fighter Ship(See post below) (3MCr) Vehicle Recon Enercopter (Mustering out) TAS Membership (Mustering out) 3 Ship shares worth (10 MCr) Broadsword Class Merc Cruiser Jake gives her a thoughtful look at her first question. "Of course its an all too familiar practice for me, I was a general in High Command, making decisions that controlled other peoples lives pretty much comes with the job description. Do I make those decisions lightly? Of course not, I had to weigh those lives against countless others and sometimes those choices came down to the lesser of two evils. That does not mean those choices were not hard to make, and only my wife knows the nightmares I still face due to those choices. I believe you too were an officer in the Navy, are you telling me you have never been in control of another's life and made them do something they did not want to do? You are looking at this through a lense of black and white, without the realization that most of life is a shade of grey." as to her other statement he shakes his head slightly.. "They are already on high alert it seems, I doubt any level of trying to look like you belong will not get a high level of scrutiny. As for my dress, I am no dandy. If these clothes get dirty or ruined its a small price to pay in order to get answers" he silently acknowledged the message he received.. Edited February 25 by darlis moonbeam (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudge Posted February 24 Clone Share Posted February 24 Before the two can continue the conversation there is not a loud but far from stealthy rustling above them then about a dozen bats fly a few feet in front of them and vanish into night rustling continues as a small cloud of bats continues their dance around the two a few more seconds. Then two bats obviously struggling to keep coordination with one another slowly lower the envelope and when they are a foot from the ground drop it down and vanish. Jake immediately recognizes one of Sam's old-time envelopes, as his overly stylish handwriting. For: Prax, Technomage, Spy From: Dr. Samuel Doyle Ph.D, Majors: Biology, Genetics, Ret. Marine General From the start, it's obvious that if this is not written by Sam, then someone very well imitates his pompous style. OOC: The letter is intended for Prax only and it is up to her if will she read it at all, read it alone, or share it with Jake, I won't bother with a private tag just place it in the box so Darlis can read it and be on the same page OOC but if she doesn't share it with him he obviously doesn't know what's inside IC, same goes for her if she leaves it on the ground Letter Dear Miss Prax, I certainly hope those horrid sirens stopped wailing for they would certainly ruin the conspiratorial mood you two are going for. Alas, I'm too far to hear for myself. I'm aware you are the woman of action and have somewhat of a temper so I will cut to the chase. You currently are stringing along a person who is important to me, I'd prefer that detail stay between us, his head is big as is, and while Jake can handle himself fine I'm afraid with your war suit he'd had about the same chance as fistfighting me. The deal is simple, you turn 180 degrees and make sure he is back home with his wife. Trust me that is all punishment he needs, actually, two of you might be the two peas in the pod. So when is Jake safe at home, as a prize you get to kill me. After all, that is what this whole circus is about, isn't it? If your answer is affirmative say out loud "We have a deal." and name a place and time. I'd prefer it if Jake doesn't know the details of what the said deal is. And just so there is no misunderstanding I am quite precise and literal in my offer. When I say you can kill me as soon as Jake is safe at home. I give my life, second something as capture, experimentation, or whatever your sadistic mechanical little mind can think of pop its head I'm off as is the deal. You kill me on a pre-agreed spot that's all, use the weapon of your choosing as a corpse I doubt I'll mind. I also allow you the choice of time, if you think I'll doublecross you and say as soon as Jake is safe, you will have the privilege to do it in their living room and later explain things to his wife. Same as with the weapon, I'll be dead, and clearing all the mess is on you. Naming place like something "here and now", won't work because Jake is not home safely with his wife. I trust we covered all, you say that you agree, name the time and place, turn 180 degrees escort Jake home, and come to kill me. This is a one-time offer and expires pretty fast. Choose another way and a lot of people will suffer because of it regardless of how it ends. Even if it ends with me dead, the likelihood that anyone who is not heavily augmented will survive is near zero, Meta or Human makes no difference. A simple check of my Sim activity will show that I spent the majority of my time running the lab for bioweapons and that I was fired because I was too good at killing living beings on an industrial scale. Kindest regards with hope you will make the right decision Samuel Doyle Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohala Posted February 24 Author Clone Share Posted February 24 (edited) Jake's words caused Prax to take an uncomfortable retrospect of her long career. She had served in numerous theaters of conflict, as a lowly cadet, junior officer, and the loftier ranks above. Looking through the memories she could see what he had described, but none of it turned stomach like what had been done to her friend. She could feel an impression of what it was, finding it in their faces and actions, but couldn't put a name on it. Faster and faster they came in a stream, one by one to start, but then twos, threes, until it was an uncontrolled flood. Her armored form's next step was shaky, the second staggering... A firm hand reached into the torrent, heaving her mind up and out of it, 'Up and at it, crew. There is still work to be done.' Arms reached out and caught her mid-fall, her knee coming to rest on the ground. Audible coughing and gulping for air could be heard coming from within. Her voice was dry and rasping, "Choice... It's choice and free will." There was a gasp followed by wet hacking and another round of coughing. [Bats] From her kneeling position, she let out a groan and then noticed the envelope before her. A nasty look crossed her face as she read the addressing information. She nearly turned the offending object to ash on the spot. One hand braced on her bent knee, the other had a finger flip for a more delicate set of graspers. It held the piece of mail as she stood to her usual height. Her throat no longer sounded like it contained sand when she spoke, "We... they, choose... chose to serve, give... gave their consent to take orders." Catching her doublespeak, she stopped, trying to anchor herself in this moment. While she centered herself, she also took the time to open and scan the archaic communication. A flare of flame later and it was gone. Feeling grounded, she once more addressed her current companion. Her professional tone was gone, replaced by a tired one, "Soldiers follow orders because they freely choose to do so. She chose not to and then was made to do so." A dark chuckle rumbled from her, "And now it accusing me of similar designs for you. You keep strange company." Her exhale was audible as she let out her mental frustrations. They were simply words on a page, but she couldn't help feeling them impugning upon her personal code. Revenge had its time and place, it might not come from the actions she had already taken, but there was more at stake for her. Turning to face Jake, she continued in that tone, "I don't know what is ahead of us, nor do I know what is behind us now." Her hands pointed toward the fortified camp and the way they had come from respectively. "All I am certain of, right now, is we have a choice between the two." She struggled with her next word, it tasting foul to her tongue, "Samuel wishes you to succor with your wife. I may or may not get what I want without you, but I will once again give you what it denied to Kaelan." She left it at that, the decision to go forward or back in his hands. OOC Forgot the repeat function needs to count the base roll, but I tired to do a complex roll, going off your base, I believe I have already failed, unless she is getting points for believability. -And I screwed up the bonus for it... I included the stat [34, 17, 17] The conversation has had several deception markers to it. Most appeared to be when she went into specifics. Of what she has said, you are certain her last words were honest. Edited February 25 by Sohala (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Bluff - Complex 37,20 repeat(1d20+18,2) 19,2 roll 20 1d20+18 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudge Posted February 25 Clone Share Posted February 25 (edited) The second words are said wings are back straight above but this time certainly substantially more than a dozen, in the next moment, worms, spiders, flies and every other imaginable insect or larva are bursting from directly below or from the sides. Lastly cloud of bats clumped in almost a ball descended on her completely mashing the front row of flying menace. Oddly due to their lightweight, even though she was struck by substantial speed she almost didn't feel it, the collective weight on her not being above 10 pounds even in the moment of the impact. And she is even less physically hurt. What she is though is completely covered in blood, entrails, flaps of skin, and various other juices and goo dripping all over her armor and finding her way into every crevasse. Those bats were not dead from the strike remained on Prax some 300 of them hanging from various parts of her armor and crawling around like looking for something. If she manages to pay attention to one of the wriggling masses she will notice that they are searching for joints, any kind of exhaust or decorative hole, and almost religiously pouring some of their blood into it, or in the grossest examples some of them regurgitate their insect lunch in the form of highly sticky black paste and push it inside nice and tight then leaving just for next batch to arrive and begin process anew. Other vermin do pretty much the same thing but as all insects in a much more organized manner relentlessly marching into every hole they would fit in, weapons included. From barrels to firing mechanisms, to cooling coils in the first few seconds of the attack. Prax's War Suit is a mess. But, naturally, its integrity barely feels storm around her remaining steadfast 100% and it doesn't show it will change any time soon. What will change though is her mobility as insect paste, congealed blood, broken chitin, spider web, spider eggs, and all other matter of waste is purposefully shoved into joints, servos, and any other moving part she even notices several dozen spiders attempting to web few of her fingers together. Another thing that will soon start to suffer is the weapons, there is an amount of gunk even the most durable weapons won't tolerate and remain operational. Lastly her sensor very, very slowly but also very very steadily begins to degrade. Vision and audio primarily, but communication seems to be under some kind of concentrated attack by infra and ultrasound. Her suit should be able to handle it for now unless the specter broadens and gets a lot stronger. In short, Prax is perfectly safe, but this attack is aimed not against her but her War Suit. More precisely it's mobility and senses and unless she starts fighting back now within several minutes she'll need to call for a tow service or abandon the suit. What is slightly worrying is the amount of worms, insects, and such vermin. By weight, they already match bats, and while bat weight remains constant, as they come and go. The weight of insects though is growing exponentially, and faster every second. Edited February 25 by Grudge (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlis moonbeam Posted February 25 Clone Share Posted February 25 (edited) Jake Roberts Statblock [b][url=/sheets/?id=2809477]Jake Roberts[/url][/b] [i]Human Operative 12 NG[/i] [b]HP[/b] 108 / 108 [b]RES[/b] 12 / 12 [b]STAM[/b] 108 / 108 [b]Speed[/b] 40ft [b]Init[/b] 6 [b]KAC[/b] 20 [b]EAC[/b] 21 [b]Fort[/b] 7 [b]Ref[/b] 14 [b]Will[/b] 11 [b]CMB[/b] 28 [b]BAB[/b] 9 [b]Laser Pistol[/b] +9 (2d81, 20) [b]Laser Sniper Rifle[/b] +9 (3d8, 20) [b]High Frequency Sword[/b] +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) [b]Stun Baton[/b] +6 (1d6+2, 20) [b]Str[/b] 14 (2) [b]Dex[/b] 22 (6) [b]Con[/b] 16 (3) [b]Wis[/b] 16 (3) [b]Int[/b] 23 (6) [b]Cha[/b] 16 (3) [b]Soc[/b] 10 (0) [b]Edu[/b] 28 (9) Jake Roberts Human Operative 12 NG HP 108 / 108 RES 12 / 12 STAM 108 / 108 Speed 40ft Init 6 KAC 20 EAC 21 Fort 7 Ref 14 Will 11 CMB 28 BAB 9 Laser Pistol +9 (2d81, 20) Laser Sniper Rifle +9 (3d8, 20) High Frequency Sword +6 (2d6+2, 19-20) Stun Baton +6 (1d6+2, 20) Str 14 (2) Dex 22 (6) Con 16 (3) Wis 16 (3) Int 23 (6) Cha 16 (3) Soc 10 (0) Edu 28 (9) Skills Skill Name Modifier Acrobatics +25 Athletics +19 Bluff +20 Computers +23 Culture +18 Diplomacy +9 Disguise +15 Engineering +28 Intimidate +20 Life Science +8 Medicine +8 Mysticism +5 Perception +20 Physical Science +8 Piloting +34 Profession +16 Sense Motive +20 Slight of Hand +18 Stealth +23 Survival +20 Jack of all Trades +2 Repair 10 +10 Local Computer Use +11 Feats and Abilities Feats: Skill Focus: Piloting Skill Synergy: Engineering and Piloting Far Shot Sky Jockey Hide Sabotage Tactician Weapons Specialization: Basic Melee Small Arms and Sniper Skill Focus: Computers & Engineering Class Abilities: Operatives Edge +4 Specialization: Hacker Trick Attack +6d8 Evasion Debilitating Trick Uncanny Agility Specialization Skill Mastery Operative Exploits: Nightvision Uncanny Pilot Enhanced Senses Elusive Hacker Soft Movement Cloaking Field Control Hack Glimpse the Truth Languages: English, French, German, Mandarin, Trade Language, Vaulter, Elven, Dwarven, Troll, Ork Equipment Equipment: Laser Pistol (6500 Cr) Laser Sniper Rifle (15000 Cr) Stun Baton (500 Cr) High Frequency Sword (650 Cr) Ceremonial Navy Sword (Mustering out Navy weapon) Personal nanoshield (50000 Cr) Personal shield (5000 Cr) D Suit I (63600 Cr) Display contacts (over eyes) (650 Cr) Card Computer (3500 Cr) Intelipick (350 Cr) Combat Vac Suit (100 Cr) Data Port Implant (head slot) MRK II Augmentation to all 6 Stats (390000 Cr) Fighter Ship(See post below) (3MCr) Vehicle Recon Enercopter (Mustering out) TAS Membership (Mustering out) 3 Ship shares worth (10 MCr) Broadsword Class Merc Cruiser Jake gives Prax a worried look as she was both visibly and verbally not doing well. "Is everything alright? You don't seem to be doing so well." he raises an eyebrow when a bat shows up dropping an envelop scanning the signature he got a thoughtful look on his face. "Soldiers do have a choice, such as it is, though sometimes it is an impossible choice that sometimes can be worse than no choice at all." he chuckles at the strange company he keeps remark. "Is this where you say present company excluded, or do you also count yourself strange company?" he is curious what it was that Samual was accusing her of, as far as designs on him and such. He was also curious as to why she kept referring to Samual as an it instead of a he. Could she possibly suspect his true nature more so than thinking he was a psionist. He listens to the end of what she has to say before he takes a deep breath and responds "You give me a lot to think about, Samual is many things but a fool is not one of them. So what is it about you that makes him suspect foul play? What are you not tell me? Why should I trust you enough to go on, and what exactly is it that you want?" he watches her closely for her response, while he tended to give most people the benefit of a doubt, he was usually a good judge of character. At the sound of a voice in his mind he steps back not entirely sure what would come next but he was not entirely sure he wanted to know. Standing completely still as a bystander only, he had no real part in what happens next. Edited February 25 by darlis moonbeam (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Sense Motive 24 1d20+20 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudge Posted February 25 Clone Share Posted February 25 (edited) The moment Jake moves out of the way tidal wave of vermin Sam was holding back rushes past him toward Prax. OOC: Since these are coming toward her Prax naturally has several seconds to respond if nothing to cut the tide somewhat. Ironically I thought "Bat Hit" from the sky would be a heavy blow then I checked and a larger rat weighs like 30 bats on average. So Sam to buck the trend of vampires sending wolves, bears and such sent vermins and bats. Hence I can't say 4 bears come after her. I must say around 2 metric tonnes of various vermin from rats, mice, and roaches, to more respectable ones like spiders, flies and moles, finishing with various worms and larvae are bearing on Prax's from all sides ( including down and up) and about 3 kiloes or 5 and something pounds of bats. With a single instruction to make her armor really, really disgusting, and immobile. Everything is on the table from chewing wires to shutting down every hole with ground insects, blood and any other bodypart and extrusion you can imagine so yeah poop too. (sorry, I assumed armor has environmental protection so nothing can leak on Prax. If is not so mention it and I'll retcon some parts so she can breathe and don't get gunk on herself. This is literally an attack against armor and weapons, anything that can harm Prax will be amended). Edited February 25 by Grudge (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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