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| When [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]] returns, she let [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:aden_weekley|Aden]] know that for a human to be in possession of a working [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Krogan Hammer]], that human must take it from an elder [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Krogan Warlord]] after taking his life. She laughed loudly and gave him the bad news that he was in possession of a non-working [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Krogan Hammer]] possibly discarded by its previous owner on the field of battle when it malfunctioned. The fact that a [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#v|Volus]] merchant was willing to part with it for the mear price of an Omni-Tool, working to not working, should have been his first clue that the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Krogan Hammer]] was non-functional.\\ | When [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]] returns, she let [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:aden_weekley|Aden]] know that for a human to be in possession of a working [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Krogan Hammer]], that human must take it from an elder [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Krogan Warlord]] after taking his life. She laughed loudly and gave him the bad news that he was in possession of a non-working [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Krogan Hammer]] possibly discarded by its previous owner on the field of battle when it malfunctioned. The fact that a [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#v|Volus]] merchant was willing to part with it for the mear price of an Omni-Tool, working to not working, should have been his first clue that the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Krogan Hammer]] was non-functional.\\ |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] returned just before [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] and was explaining the salvage mission details when [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] walked in. She continued, "There are potentially some good credits to be made but there's a catch... we have to pay the broker 2 credits for the salvage permits.". "Do we have to start right away?" asked [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]].\\ |
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| | "There's a lot of interest in these salvage jobs due to their lucrative nature." She said. "The quicker we act, the quicker we can get some credits." //(salvage jobs are only available during the turn in which they are discovered)//.\\ |
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| === Mission Briefing === | "or perhaps we could do the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:orgs:nubian_group|Nubian Group]] a favor." [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] says.\\ |
| In the shadowed reaches of the Nubian Expanse, where power and secrets intermingle, Captain Haymore, the esteemed emissary of the mighty Nubian Group, sent forth a clarion call across the vast expanse of space surrounding the enigmatic planet of Yamm. Whispers of a job of paramount importance beckoned the bravest souls. | |
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| Among those answering the siren's call was Captain Lars Pine, whose reputation echoed in the distant corners of galaxies. With a voice of urgency and concern, Captain Haymore revealed a most unsettling tale. Deep within Yamm, in the haunted chambers of an abandoned Eezo mine, a discovery of monumental significance had been made: an artifact whispered to be of Prothean origin, hidden in the belly of the planet for eons. | "Why would the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:orgs:nubian_group|Nubian Expanse Council]] want us to do them a favor?" [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]] asked. "Don't they have operatives to do their "favors"?".\\ |
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| A salvage crew, seduced by the lure of the artifact, ventured into the mine's dark abyss, their mission to carve a path to the ancient relic. Yet, an ominous silence hung in the air as days turned into weeks. No word, no sign of the brave souls who delved into the mine's heart. | "Well, I actually cashed in a favor from [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:people:captain_angelico_haymore|Captain Angelico Haymore]] that she owed me. All we have to do is go have a look at an abandoned [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#e|Eezo]] mine. It's right here on [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:locations:yamm|Yamm]]. A salvage crew went no-comms a few weeks ago and all she needs is an "eyes on the ground" thing. We go in, take a look around, talk to the salvage crew, and earn a few credits. Maybe [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]] can take a look at their Comms issue while we're there. Hell, she's even offered transportation to and from the site! //(Job Hazard)//".\\ |
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| | "What do you guys think?" [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] asked.\\ |
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| | "Even "off the record", I'm sure this would put us in good standing with the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:orgs:nubian_group|Council]] and that could be a very good thing." [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] continued.\\ |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] speaks up and says with a wink "Maybe there is a little [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#e|Eezo]] left there as well.".\\ |
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| | "I say let's give it a shot."\\ \\ |
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| Now, Captain Haymore beseeches Captain Pine and his intrepid crew not for conquest, but for truth. To plunge into the depths, uncover the mystery of the vanished crew, and return with tales of their fate. The Nubian Expanse waits with bated breath. | |
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| ==== ROUND 1 ==== | ==== ROUND 1 ==== |
| | {{:adventures:starbound_reckoning:log:start_round_1.png?direct&400 |}}The group arrived at the location and surprised //(Deployment Condition)// a large group of [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husks]]. [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] took cover behind a dilapidated radar dish and eliminated a [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] nearby with her [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#v|Vindicator]]. //(First Kill)// |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] was next to take up position near the radar dish and she also eliminated the closest [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] with her [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#p|Predator]]. |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]] dropped to one knee and steadied herself against the retaining wall and took aim at particular nasy-looking [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] //(Specialist)// on a ledge North-West of their position striking the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] dead center mass. The force from the impact removed the center of its chest and sent the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] sliding backward into a stairway close by //(NAT 6 on damage dice)//. |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] took aim at a [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] some 40 yards away but his rifle jammed //(NAT 1 on attack dice)//. |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]] moved and took a position behind [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]], his [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#p|Predator]] at the ready. |
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| | ==== ROUND 2 ==== |
| | {{ :adventures:starbound_reckoning:log:start_round_2.png?direct&400|}}The compound began to stir with movement from all the gunfire. [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] and [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] both comment about all the blood on the ground the further in they go.\\ \\ |
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| | === Quick Actions Phase === |
| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] moved up to a position behind a pile of rocks and fired at the closest [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]], striking the stone obelisk it stood near. \\ \\ |
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| | === Enemy Actions Phase === |
| | A [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] appeared from behind a container to the west and shambled its way toward the group. |
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| | A really nasty-looking [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] //(Lieutenant)// appeared high on a ledge, dead-center of the compound. He steps up to the edge of the ledge, surveys the area, and aims an [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#a|Assault Rifle]] toward [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]], the shot glancing off the rocks in front of her. |
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| | The remaining [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husks]] all make their way in the direction of the crew. The [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] closest to [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] takes a shot at her and hits the radar dish behind her! |
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| | The Nasty-looking [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] //(Specialist)// on a ledge just north of [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] fires its [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#a|Assault Rifle]] at her, narrowly missing her. \\ \\ |
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| | === Slow Actions Phase === |
| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] moves up beside [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] and fires her [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#s|Shuriken]] at the closest [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]], taking it out with extreme prejudice! |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]] adjusts her position, aims at the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#b|Big Bad Guy]] up on the high ledge, and fires her [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#s|Saber]]. The shot strikes a glancing blow on the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]], momentarily stunning it. |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]] sprints around the corner and takes up a position behind the satellite dish. |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] moves next to [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]] and carefully takes aim //(not Aiming. He moved.)// at the closest [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] with his [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#v|Vindicator]]. His shot strikes the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] in the upper left torso spinning him around. He drops to the ground unmoving. |
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| | ==== ROUND 3 ==== |
| | === Quick Actions Phase === |
| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] steadies herself against the bolder in front of her and carefully aims //(Aming)// at the nasty-looking [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] //(Specialist)// directly in front of her. Its head separated from its body as it fell over the railing to the ground below. |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]] takes aim (Aiming) at the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#b|Big Bad Guy]] up high on the ledge once more. Once again her shot glances off what must be some type of armor. Stunning the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] once again //(2 Stuns now)//. |
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| | === Enemy Actions Phase === |
| | The [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#b|Big Bad Guy]] moves up to the edge of the ledge again //(Stunned so only 1 action. 1 Stun marker comes off.)//. The remaining [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husks]] meander toward the nearest crew member but are unable to engage. |
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| | === Slow Actions Phase === |
| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] moves and takes up a covered position next to the closest obelisk. She takes aim //(not aiming since she moved)// at the closest [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] and opens fire with her [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#s|Shuriken]]. A 3-round burst obliterates its chest sending it to the ground. She takes aim at another [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] nearby and sends another 3-round burst its way. One round found its mark //(missed the defense roll)//, just enough to slow its progress and make it stumble backward //(stunned)//. |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]] moves up next to [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]]. Weapon at the ready. |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] takes aim **(Aiming)** at the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#b|Big Bad Guy]] up high on the ledge with his [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#v|Vindicator]]. His shot finds its mark and the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#b|Big Bad Guy]] falls over the railing to the platform below. |
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| | ==== ROUND 4 ==== |
| | === Quick Actions Phase === |
| | {{:adventures:starbound_reckoning:log:start_round_4.png?direct&400 |}}[[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] changes position and uses the boulder to provide cover from two [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husks]] from her left. She Aims and fires her [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#v|Vindicator]] and just misses. \\ |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]] takes aim //(Aiming)// at the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] just missed and strikes the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] but only wounds it //(1 stun marker)//. \\ \\ |
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| | === Enemy Actions Phase === |
| | The remaining [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husks]] all make their way closer to the crew. \\ \\ |
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| | === Slow Actions Phase === |
| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] takes aim //(Aiming)// at the closest [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] and fires her [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#s|Shuriken]]. The first 3-round burst found its mark and sent the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] to the ground. Spinning around to find the next [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] to kill, knowing it was a long shot ([[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] out of range but in the open. +6 to hit), [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] fires her second 3-round burst at the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] and missed badly!\\ |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] moves up closer to an approaching [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]]. Draws his [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Katana]] and fires both barrels at the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]]. The first shot misses wildly but the second shot found its mark and sent the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] to the ground.\\ |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]], anxious for action, moves closer to [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] where another [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] is slowly making its way. |
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| | ==== ROUND 5 ==== |
| | === Quick Actions Phase === |
| | {{ :adventures:starbound_reckoning:log:start_round_5.png?direct&400|}}[[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] takes aim //(Aiming)// and fires at the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] in the open in front of her and took most of its head off sending it crashing onto the ground. \\ \\ |
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| | === Enemy Actions Phase === |
| | The one remaining [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]] makes its way toward [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]].\\ \\ |
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| | === Slow Actions Phase === |
| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] moves into position behind an obelisk and aims her [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#s|Shuriken]] at the one remaining [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]]. Her first shot goes wild but her second shot was true and she takes out the remaining [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husk]]. |
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| ===== POST BATTLE ===== | ===== POST BATTLE ===== |
| | With the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husks]] defeated [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] tells the group to spread out and look for survivors. Unfortunately, the entire 6-man salvage crew was accounted for as casualties. [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]] managed to get the access door open but quickly closed and disable the door. The area beyond the door was crawling with more [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#h|Husks]]. \\ \\ |
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| | "Our job was to learn the fate of the salvage team. We've done that." said [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]]. "Look around quickly for items of value and meet me on the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#k|Kodiak]] in Five.\\ \\ |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:khivrak_varna|Khivrak]] looks around and finds a single [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#c|Colwrath]] plant. She was promised credits if she found one and returned it to an [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#e|Exotic finds]] merchant //(+2 credits from her Exploration during the Assign/Resolve Crew Tasks step)// in [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:locations:new_karnak|New Karnak]]. \\ \\ |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]] snags a [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#c|Credit Chip]] with 1 [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#c|credit]] on it laying on the ground close to a deceased scavenger //(Notable Sights - Shiny Bits)//. "It might NOT be his." she thought to herself. \\ \\ |
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| | [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]] discovers a long-forgotten individual at the bottom of one of the staircases. He pulled an [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#o|Omni-Distractor]] //(Gather the Loot step)// out of his broken [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#o|Omni-Tool.]] He also finds a medallion //(Battlefield Finds - Personal Trinket)// with the initial "JEO" on the back of it. "Perhaps I can find its rightful owner at some point." He thought to himself as he slid it into a zipper pocket on his uniform. |
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| //**NOTE**: The Experience and Character\\ | The flight back to [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:locations:new_karnak|New Karnak]] was a somber one. Each crew member's thoughts turned internally. [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] pecked away on a console providing [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:people:captain_angelico_haymore|Captain Haymore]] with the mission details.\\ \\ |
| \\<<INSERT CHARACTER UPGRADE INFO HERE>> – The Storyteller// | |
| | Once complete, [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] turns to face the crew. "Hey, guys, we did a job and got paid. That salvage crew knew the risks going in just like we did. I hate it for them and their family but it's the risk we take doing this work."\\ \\ |
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| | "Speaking of work." he continued. "I am sure that this is not the last time we will face [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#r|Remnants]]. [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]], Once we're back in [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:locations:new_karnak|New Karnak]], make contact with your merchant friend and get us some more firepower //(Purchase Items step - 2 * [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#a|M-8 Avenger]], 1 * [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#s|M-11 Suppressor]])//. We need everyone to have the ability to "reach out and touch someone" when necessary.". I'll take care of it [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:valeri_snee|Valeri]] said. \\ \\ |
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| | "[[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:narira_vajin|Narira]], [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:phil|Phil]] we're getting you some help. You can keep your pistol as a backup but your main weapon will be an [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#a|Assault Rifle]]." [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] said.\\ \\ |
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| | Touching down in [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:locations:new_karnak|New Karnak]], "Get some practice with it before our next mission if you need to." [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:characters:lars_pine|Lars]] said. "I'll see everyone aboard the [[:adventures:starbound_reckoning:dict:start#s|Starbound Reckoning]]." |
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| | //**NOTE**: Each character earned 3 - 4 XP for the successful mission. No one has enough to increase any stats but I will lean towards increasing their Combat score the first few times they have enough XP to spend. A +1 could have made a big difference on more than a few attacks. Fortunately, the basic Husks all had pistols and they were so far away, that was the key to the battle. \\ \\ |
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| | This was a tough battle to run. Not only has it been 6 months since I ran a game but it's my first time running it on a Virtual Tabletop. Foundry VTT is an awesome application but if you're not playing your "standard" D&D 5e or Pathfinder game system, cobbling together a working encounter is tough. Hoping the next one will be a better experience. – The Storyteller// |
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