Rifts Adventure IC

[Purr]

Gradicus the Red Edge
True Atlantean Undead Slayer​

Spoiler: Statblock and Combat Details

Combat Attributes
Perception +2 (more when fighting Vampires)
Initiative +2 (+6 when using sword)
Strike +13 (+16 with one sword, +17 with two. +4 with "Dragonfire" Flamethrower, M-160 Ion Rifle, and Stun Gun. +2 with NG-SE9 Laser Pistol).
Parry +11 (+12 with Tattoo-Magic shield) (+14 with swords)
Dodge +11
Roll +6 (Automatic Roll and Breakfall from Zanji)
Save vs. Magic +7
Horror Factor Saving Throws (+4 to save from Undead Slayer)
Horror Factor 13 (Awe. 12 from Atlantean, +1 from Heritage)
Attacks per Round: 6 (+1 additional attack per melee round when fighting supernatural evil from Undead Slayer; +1 additional attack from Weapon Mastery - Sword when using swords)

Damage by Weapon Type
Summertime (Katana) - 1D4x10 M.D. + 4D6 M.D. + 5 M.D. (double damage versus supernatural evil creatures)
Wintertime (Wakizashi) - 3D6 M.D. + 4D6 M.D. + 5 M.D. (double damage versus supernatural evil creatures)
TW Force Cannon - 1D6x10+10. Range: 2,000 feet.
"Dragonfire" Flamethrower - 1D6x10 M.D. to everything within 100 feet. Enemies are -3 to Dodge. Can "sweep" 10 foot wide by 100 foot corridor; costs three attacks.
M-160 Ion Rifle - 1D6x10 M.D. Range: 2,000 feet.
Stun Gun (blaster) - Victims are dazed, -10 to strike, parry, and dodge for 2D4 melees. Save vs. Toxins negates.
NG-SE9 laser pistol - 3D4+3 M.D. Range: 1,000 feet.
Silver-plated gladius - 2d6 S.D.C. + P.S. bonus + 4 S.D.C.
SIlver-plated knife - 1d6 S.D.C. + P.S. bonus + 4 S.D.C.

Gradicus hoped Shaona would be able to find he and Smoochie in all the chaos. Using the radio, he relayed landmarks to her as best he could. "We are firing ion blasts and particle beams and now missiles, too!"

Gradicus loosed another burst from his rifle while Smoochie launched every missile she had, but the big girl was not aiming on their previous targets.

With a mean grin, Gradicus pointed at the slaver. "Here is a present from the good guys of Clan Marciniszyn, you soulless bastard!"

Smoochie screeched in maniacal delight as her volley streaked and smoked through the night. Gradicus gave a little screech of his own - sometimes Smoichie's love of chaos and destruction against the forces of evil was downright contagious!

Spoiler: Sherwood

Would you roll our dice please?

Image credit: Atlantean by Chuck Walton)

STATUS

Location: Raising havoc at the sea-base!
Statblock: Self-M.D.C. (306/306) Self-P.P.E. (25/262). Power Matrix (20/40 P.P.E. remaining). Talisman (100/100 M.D. 0/3 daily uses remaining). Blazing Comet (Mach 4 for 4 hours. 10/80 M.D.). Smoochie (460/500 M.D. for 4 hours).

 

[Sherwood]

As Gole enters the Cloud, you can feel the oppressive weight of the magic suppression field around you, and you can tell that your inherent powers will not work while you are in here.

Gradicus and Smoochie both aim their attacks at the Slaver, and it tries to dodge out of the way. It nearly is able to evade Gradicus, but not quite, and Smoochie is right on target with her missiles. Purr do you wish to roll damage, or shall I?

The three Altarians on foot can see that they are vulnerable until they get clear of the Cloud, so they keep on running forward, but this time they shift their fire to Gradicus. They will hit unless you dodge.

Garran moves into the Anti-Magic Cloud, but since he is the one that cast it, he is immune to the dampening effects of the magic. But, the cost on his PPE for casting that is so great, he has little fuel left to power his staff. But it still works well enough as a melee weapon, so he hauls off and attacks Altarian 1. She gets hit with a solid blow, but her armor is still holding, even if it is badly damaged.

Psychie is up next, and Purr needs to declare a defense

21 - Gole [2]
19 - Gradicus [2]
18 - Altarian 1 on foot [3] armor badly damaged
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [3]
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [2]
17 - Garran [3]
16 - Terra [2] <====
15 - Slaver [3] damaged
12 - Altarian 4 armor damaged [1]
12 - Altarians 5-6 [1]

 

[Psychie]

Seeing that Altarian 1 is on death's door, Terra will shift her fire over to her and will try to finish her off with the shotgun.

Spoiler

I missed, and sorry for the goofy roll. Hit the wrong numbers there.

MDC: 430 / 400
PPE: 109 / 23
Powers Active: Flight, Invulnerability, Impervious to Energy, Altarian Slaver Shield x2 left

Number of Attacks: 6
Strike: +9
Parry: +9
Dodge: +9
Roll: +9
Initiative: +4
Perception: +5, +1 vs Vampires and the Undead
Horror Factor: +5 to Save, +2 vs dragons
Critical Strike on a natural 19-20
Critical Strike from behind
Damage: +1

When Piloting Automations:
Number of Attacks: 8 / 1
Strike: +5 (+7 with Sword)
Parry: +6 (+8 with Sword)
Dodge: +2
Roll: +2
Initiative: +5
Damage: +1

Baby
MDC: 500 / 372
PPE: 120 / 100
Starfire Pulse Cannon: 8 / 3 shots, 2d6x10 MD

Junior
MDC: 500 / 469
PPE: 120 / 100

 

[Sherwood]

The Altarian is nimble enough that your shot is off target.

The Slaver is angry with Gole, and swings his staff at you. It will hit unless you dodge.

The three Blind Women at the Slaver Barge target Gole also. Two of the three will hit unless you dodge.

Forgy is up and you need to declare a defense or get hit.

21 - Gole [2] <====
19 - Gradicus [2]
18 - Altarian 1 on foot [3] armor badly damaged
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [3]
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [2]
17 - Garran [3]
16 - Terra [3]
15 - Slaver [4] damaged
12 - Altarian 4 armor damaged [2]
12 - Altarians 5-6 [2]

 

[Forgy]

Gole throws his Staff of Power up for a potential parry. He then attempts to swing once more at the Slaver.

 

[Sherwood]

With a rapid swing, Gole manages to block the incoming attacks with the rune staff.

In return, the Slaver tries to block the attack from Gole, but fails to do so and gets thwacked hard.

Purr is up

21 - Gole [3]
19 - Gradicus [2] <====
18 - Altarian 1 on foot [3] armor badly damaged
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [3]
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [2]
17 - Garran [3]
16 - Terra [3]
15 - Slaver [4] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 4 armor damaged [2]
12 - Altarians 5-6 [2]

 

[Sherwood]

Shaona, tw

Once more, her magic targets the backpack, offering the mobility that'll allow her to get closer to the docks without running through the lightless streets. The cloud - besides hopefully being a pain for those who try to prevent the escape - is a clear indicator where she needs to be, even if one of the rooftops blocks her sight for a moment. Powerful magic, from what Terra said - best to stay away from it. Another street to be crossed, just when the radio breaks the silence; she takes cover on the rooftop ahead before she responds to the call, just so that no vigilant soldier suddenly hears her voice from above. "Got ya - on my way back, one of the gargoyles slowed me down for a sec."

With that, she's back in the air once more, close to the roofs as usual - no need to be an easy target. As she makes her way towards the water, her eyes search the scenery for the slayer and whoever that friend of his might be.

Shaona takes to the sky once more, leaving the body of the gargoyle behind. In relatively little time, you are able to see the commotion at the dock, and the large Anti-Magic Cloud that you were warned about. Coming in from the side, you are able to spot that there is one Slaver with six of the Blind Warrior Women in battle with your allies.

You do know that any magic that enters the Cloud will be shut down, including any spells that you might cast into the area and the defensive talisman you are wearing. Normal weapons, be it a projectile or energy weapon, will work normally.

You will be in position to act in just a moment.

Purr is up

21 - Gole [3]
19 - Gradicus [2] <====
18 - Altarian 1 on foot [3] armor badly damaged
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [3]
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [2]
17 - Garran [3]
16 - Terra [3]
16 - Shaona
15 - Slaver [4] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 4 armor damaged [2]
12 - Altarians 5-6 [2]

 

[Purr]

Gradicus the Red Edge
True Atlantean Undead Slayer​

Spoiler: Statblock and Combat Details

Combat Attributes
Perception +2 (more when fighting Vampires)
Initiative +2 (+6 when using sword)
Strike +13 (+16 with one sword, +17 with two. +4 with "Dragonfire" Flamethrower, M-160 Ion Rifle, and Stun Gun. +2 with NG-SE9 Laser Pistol).
Parry +11 (+12 with Tattoo-Magic shield) (+14 with swords)
Dodge +11
Roll +6 (Automatic Roll and Breakfall from Zanji)
Save vs. Magic +7
Horror Factor Saving Throws (+4 to save from Undead Slayer)
Horror Factor 13 (Awe. 12 from Atlantean, +1 from Heritage)
Attacks per Round: 6 (+1 additional attack per melee round when fighting supernatural evil from Undead Slayer; +1 additional attack from Weapon Mastery - Sword when using swords)

Damage by Weapon Type
Summertime (Katana) - 1D4x10 M.D. + 4D6 M.D. + 5 M.D. (double damage versus supernatural evil creatures)
Wintertime (Wakizashi) - 3D6 M.D. + 4D6 M.D. + 5 M.D. (double damage versus supernatural evil creatures)
TW Force Cannon - 1D6x10+10. Range: 2,000 feet.
"Dragonfire" Flamethrower - 1D6x10 M.D. to everything within 100 feet. Enemies are -3 to Dodge. Can "sweep" 10 foot wide by 100 foot corridor; costs three attacks.
M-160 Ion Rifle - 1D6x10 M.D. (18/30 shots remaining in E-clip). Range: 2,000 feet.
Stun Gun (blaster) - Victims are dazed, -10 to strike, parry, and dodge for 2D4 melees. Save vs. Toxins negates.
NG-SE9 laser pistol - 3D4+3 M.D. Range: 1,000 feet.
Silver-plated gladius - 2d6 S.D.C. + P.S. bonus + 4 S.D.C.
SIlver-plated knife - 1d6 S.D.C. + P.S. bonus + 4 S.D.C.

From their cover, Gradicus and Smoochie continued to eagerly blast away at the Slaver, Gradicus with another burst from his M-160 Ion Rifle and Smoochie with another shot from her particle beam cannon.

Spoiler: Sherwood

Would you roll all of my dice, please?

Image credit: Atlantean by Chuck Walton)

STATUS

Location: Raising havoc at the sea-base!
Statblock: Self-M.D.C. (306/306) Self-P.P.E. (25/262). Power Matrix (20/40 P.P.E. remaining). Talisman (100/100 M.D. 0/3 daily uses remaining). Blazing Comet (Mach 4 for 4 hours. 10/80 M.D.). Smoochie (460/500 M.D. for 4 hours).

 

[Sherwood]

With its lightning reflexes, the Slaver tries to dodge. It is successful in evading Smoochie, but Gradicus scores a glancing blow. Minor damage, but it all adds up.

The three Altarians that are running forward are nearly out of the Anti-Magic Cloud, and will be able to activate their Talismans soon. But for the moment, they are focused on trying to bring down Gradicus. They fire their rifles at you, and they will hit unless you dodge.

Garran sees that Altarian 1's armor is really messed up, and so he hurls a lightning bolt at her. The blast hits, and takes her out. One less to worry about.

Psychie is up, along with Silanon
Purr needs to declare a defense

21 - Gole [3]
19 - Gradicus [3]
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [4]
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [3]
17 - Garran [4]
16 - Terra [3] <====
16 - Shaona <====
15 - Slaver [5] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 4 armor damaged [2]
12 - Altarians 5-6 [2]

 

[Psychie]

Terra will fire another double blast of her shotgun, this time at Altarian 2.

Spoiler

MDC: 430 / 400
PPE: 109 / 23
Powers Active: Flight, Invulnerability, Impervious to Energy, Altarian Slaver Shield x2 left

Number of Attacks: 6
Strike: +9
Parry: +9
Dodge: +9
Roll: +9
Initiative: +4
Perception: +5, +1 vs Vampires and the Undead
Horror Factor: +5 to Save, +2 vs dragons
Critical Strike on a natural 19-20
Critical Strike from behind
Damage: +1

When Piloting Automations:
Number of Attacks: 8 / 1
Strike: +5 (+7 with Sword)
Parry: +6 (+8 with Sword)
Dodge: +2
Roll: +2
Initiative: +5
Damage: +1

Baby
MDC: 500 / 372
PPE: 120 / 100
Starfire Pulse Cannon: 8 / 3 shots, 2d6x10 MD

Junior
MDC: 500 / 469
PPE: 120 / 100

 

[Sherwood]

The Altarian tries diving to the side to dodge out of the way, but Terra is able to track on her with the double barreled Lawman and you hit with solid damage.

Silanon is up, and Purr needs to declare his defense.

21 - Gole [3]
19 - Gradicus [3]
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [5] damaged
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [3]
17 - Garran [4]
16 - Terra [4]
16 - Shaona <====
15 - Slaver [5] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 4 armor damaged [2]
12 - Altarians 5-6 [2]

 

[Purr]

Gradicus the Red Edge
True Atlantean Undead Slayer​

Spoiler: Statblock and Combat Details

Combat Attributes
Perception +2 (more when fighting Vampires)
Initiative +2 (+6 when using sword)
Strike +13 (+16 with one sword, +17 with two. +4 with "Dragonfire" Flamethrower, M-160 Ion Rifle, and Stun Gun. +2 with NG-SE9 Laser Pistol).
Parry +11 (+12 with Tattoo-Magic shield) (+14 with swords)
Dodge +11
Roll +6 (Automatic Roll and Breakfall from Zanji)
Save vs. Magic +7
Horror Factor Saving Throws (+4 to save from Undead Slayer)
Horror Factor 13 (Awe. 12 from Atlantean, +1 from Heritage)
Attacks per Round: 6 (+1 additional attack per melee round when fighting supernatural evil from Undead Slayer; +1 additional attack from Weapon Mastery - Sword when using swords)

Damage by Weapon Type
Summertime (Katana) - 1D4x10 M.D. + 4D6 M.D. + 5 M.D. (double damage versus supernatural evil creatures)
Wintertime (Wakizashi) - 3D6 M.D. + 4D6 M.D. + 5 M.D. (double damage versus supernatural evil creatures)
TW Force Cannon - 1D6x10+10. Range: 2,000 feet.
"Dragonfire" Flamethrower - 1D6x10 M.D. to everything within 100 feet. Enemies are -3 to Dodge. Can "sweep" 10 foot wide by 100 foot corridor; costs three attacks.
M-160 Ion Rifle - 1D6x10 M.D. (18/30 shots remaining in E-clip). Range: 2,000 feet.
Stun Gun (blaster) - Victims are dazed, -10 to strike, parry, and dodge for 2D4 melees. Save vs. Toxins negates.
NG-SE9 laser pistol - 3D4+3 M.D. Range: 1,000 feet.
Silver-plated gladius - 2d6 S.D.C. + P.S. bonus + 4 S.D.C.
SIlver-plated knife - 1d6 S.D.C. + P.S. bonus + 4 S.D.C.

"Whoa!" Gradicus spun to one side in an effort to dodge out of the way and use his cover as best as he could.

Spoiler: Sherwood

Would you roll all of my dice, please?

Also, does having cover do anything against their fire?

Image credit: Atlantean by Chuck Walton)

STATUS

Location: Raising havoc at the sea-base!
Statblock: Self-M.D.C. (306/306) Self-P.P.E. (25/262). Power Matrix (20/40 P.P.E. remaining). Talisman (78/100 M.D. 0/3 daily uses remaining). Blazing Comet (Mach 4 for 4 hours. 10/80 M.D.). Smoochie (460/500 M.D. for 4 hours).

 

[Silanon]

Shaona, tw

For just a moment, the technowizard hovers above the rooftops near the fighting, observing the chaotic battle; the foes can be spotted easily enough, and so are those who oppose them directly. The same holds for Grad as soon as his words and the traded shots give away the general direction - even with the general lack of light, his companion can hardly be overlooked. "Found you - joining ya from behind, don't shoot me." With that, she glides through the air, circling both the cloud and the battle until she swoops down on Gradicus' left. The landing is smooth, causing little to no sound despite her armor's weight - magic allows for those kind of things. Taking cover, the gun on her back quickly leaves its position, and rests in her hands shortly after.

Sometime during that general movement, she glances over to the slayer, though his unlikely companion quickly steals her attention. Perhaps it's the size, or the color scheme; or something else, it's hard to tell when almost everything seems off. Part of the announced support, maybe? Some kind of summoning magic, perhaps, though she lacks the usual appearance of invoked beings? Not that she'd know, not her field of expertise.... not that she should waste thoughts on that right now, either... maybe a djinn of sorts? Or some kind of protective spirit?

She forces her eyes away from her, back to the actual threats on the battlefield - pointing the barrel at one of those who lead the charge, and pulling the trigger before a certain someone can distract her further. Of course, you gotta fire in bursts, given the distance - leaves some time in-between to form words. "Thanks for the darkness, helped out a lot..." Of course, that's not what is really on her mind... "Met more allies along the way, I reckon?"

 

[Sherwood]

Gradicus is able to duck out of the way of two of the three shots, but the third attack manages to score a hit for 22 points of damage.

Shaona is off target with her attack.

The Slaver is feeling somewhat irritated with Gole, and swings with its staff at you. It will hit unless you dodge or parry.

The three Blind Women taking cover on the Slaver barge also target the large Anti-Monster with their rifles. They will hit unless you dodge or parry.

Forgy is up with Gole, and you need a defense roll.

21 - Gole [3] <====
19 - Gradicus [4]
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [5] armor damaged
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [3]
17 - Garran [4]
16 - Terra [4]
16 - Shaona [1]
15 - Slaver [5] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 4 armor damaged [3]
12 - Altarians 5-6 [3]

 

[Forgy]

Gole brings his staff up in a parry. He then swings with all his might, attempting to bludgeon the Slaver's body.

 

[Sherwood]

One of the energy blasts manage to slip past Gole's defense and scores a hit on you for 14 more MDC damage. In return, when you swing, the Slaver is also able to parry your attack with an angry snarl.

Purr is up

21 - Gole [4]
19 - Gradicus [4] <====
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [5] armor damaged
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [3]
17 - Garran [4]
16 - Terra [4]
16 - Shaona [1]
15 - Slaver [5] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 4 armor damaged [3]
12 - Altarians 5-6 [3]

 

[Purr]

Gradicus the Red Edge
True Atlantean Undead Slayer​

Spoiler: Statblock and Combat Details

Combat Attributes
Perception +2 (more when fighting Vampires)
Initiative +2 (+6 when using sword)
Strike +13 (+16 with one sword, +17 with two. +4 with "Dragonfire" Flamethrower, M-160 Ion Rifle, and Stun Gun. +2 with NG-SE9 Laser Pistol).
Parry +11 (+12 with Tattoo-Magic shield) (+14 with swords)
Dodge +11
Roll +6 (Automatic Roll and Breakfall from Zanji)
Save vs. Magic +7
Horror Factor Saving Throws (+4 to save from Undead Slayer)
Horror Factor 13 (Awe. 12 from Atlantean, +1 from Heritage)
Attacks per Round: 6 (+1 additional attack per melee round when fighting supernatural evil from Undead Slayer; +1 additional attack from Weapon Mastery - Sword when using swords)

Damage by Weapon Type
Summertime (Katana) - 1D4x10 M.D. + 4D6 M.D. + 5 M.D. (double damage versus supernatural evil creatures)
Wintertime (Wakizashi) - 3D6 M.D. + 4D6 M.D. + 5 M.D. (double damage versus supernatural evil creatures)
TW Force Cannon - 1D6x10+10. Range: 2,000 feet.
"Dragonfire" Flamethrower - 1D6x10 M.D. to everything within 100 feet. Enemies are -3 to Dodge. Can "sweep" 10 foot wide by 100 foot corridor; costs three attacks.
M-160 Ion Rifle - 1D6x10 M.D. (18/30 shots remaining in E-clip). Range: 2,000 feet.
Stun Gun (blaster) - Victims are dazed, -10 to strike, parry, and dodge for 2D4 melees. Save vs. Toxins negates.
NG-SE9 laser pistol - 3D4+3 M.D. Range: 1,000 feet.
Silver-plated gladius - 2d6 S.D.C. + P.S. bonus + 4 S.D.C.
SIlver-plated knife - 1d6 S.D.C. + P.S. bonus + 4 S.D.C.

Spoiler: Sherwood

Re: cover. O.K. I guess it doesn't.

Please roll all of my dice until further notice? I do not trust the dice roller right now.

Gradicus applied to Shoana over the radio. "Their blindness is but a kindness compared to what I would do to them! Come! Join the fray with me!"

Smoochie was lining up another shot at the Slaver when Shaona came down out of the sky. This had the unfortunate side effect of startling the big girl - in a very bad way.

"Aiiieee!"

While Gradicus was hoping for Shaona's arrival, Smoochie, who had not heard the radio conversation, was not expecting anyone. When Shaona magically touched down near Gradicus, the pseudo Anti-monster just about lost what little of her shattered mind she had left. As far as she was concerned, some strange creature had come out of nowhere and landed right beside her best friend!

Smoochie's first instinct was to grab the up the skinny human by her ankles, and with all of the anger and muscle she could muster,"Bam Bam" her until she was motionless. Then, she would hurl this limp creature into the nearest body of water, out of sight, and hopefully out of memory. Only then could she return to keeping Gradicus safe by continuing to fire on the Splugorth Slaver.

[Spoiler"Bam Bam]
A reference to one of Fred Flintstone's talented children, this means to pick up and pummel an opponent into submission or helplessness. =)

The Incredible Hulk bam-bams someone in one of the Avengers movies. =)
[/spoiler]

With sudden hatred burning in her very soul, Smoochie silently reached for Shaona's ankles.

* * *​

Gradicus's mind was on shooting his rifle, but his heart and soul were embroiled in the past.

Here they were! Fighting against the first Splugorth he had seen since he had fled Atlantis, all those years ago! A monsoon of emotions was washing over the young gladiator. He had daydreamed about this moment for a long time. He had recounted all of the things he would do to the next Splugorth he encountered, but he never quite knew how he would feel when it all happened. And feelings were important!

Gradicus wondered if he would feel fear for all the sins he had seen them commit, vengeance for all the needless evil they inflicted on the helpless, or pure rage for all the years they had stolen from him when they had enslaved him.

To his surprise, the young man felt elation! Here was a Splugorth before him, and that slaver was being sent on a one-way journey to Hell, and he had an active part into punching his ticket! Heavens be praised!

Gradicus was about to share that joy with Shaona when he remembered - Smoochie was present!

He whirled about and looked up to see the big girl creeping up on his green-haired friend, one twitching, muscled hand outstretched and groping for her ankles as if in preparation to Bam Bam her.

Gradicus gasped in realization. Immediately, he portrayed his biggest smile in Smoochie's direction. "Shaona!!" he exclaimed overenthusiastically, "So good of you to join us!" He grinned as widely as he could towards Smoochie and said, "Alles gut, meine freund! Alles gut, Shaona!"

Gradicus used what little German he knew as he knew that was Smoochie's command language. He had said, "All is good, my friend! All is good, Shaona!"

Gradicus prayed it would do the trick.

"Uurrrk?!"

Smoochie stopped in her tracks like a woman petrified. Wide-eyed, her broken brain translated and gave reason to Gradicus's words and actions. In one quick moment, she came to understand his meaning, and disaster was averted.

Her change in demeanor was equally instant. Her hostility vanished, replaced by joyous delight. She closed her eyes, grinned with her lipless mouth, clasped her hands, and even kicked up one heel, for this was clearly one of Gradicus's friends! This was a creature to be protected and treated well!

Gradicus let out a heartfelt sigh of relief and laid down another burst from his ion rifle at the slaver. Hideous Smoochie stood protectively over Shaona, squealing gleefully. She placed her hand, the same hand that she had been reaching for her with, over her breast.

With hearts in her eyes and murmuring great pleasure in her guttural, horrid voice, Smoochie casually loosed another particle beam blast at the slaver, and then looked Shaona in the eye.

There was nothing but pleasant excitement and fondness in that hot pink stare as, with one huge smile, she breathlessly introduced herself to the techno-wizard.

"SmmmOOOOOOchieee!!"

Image credit: Atlantean by Chuck Walton)

STATUS

Location: Raising havoc at the sea-base!
Statblock: Self-M.D.C. (306/306) Self-P.P.E. (25/262). Power Matrix (20/40 P.P.E. remaining). Talisman (78/100 M.D. 0/3 daily uses remaining). Blazing Comet (Mach 4 for 4 hours. 10/80 M.D.). Smoochie (460/500 M.D. for 4 hours).

 

[Sherwood]

The two Altarians manage to break their way out of the Anti-Magic Cloud, and as one they activate their talismans for extra protection.

Garran hauls off and cracks Altarian 4 with his staff, knocking her off the platform to lay motionless on the ground, her chest crushed in.

Psychie and Silanon are up

21 - Gole [4]
19 - Gradicus [5]
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [6] armor damaged/talisman active
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [4] talisman active
17 - Garran [5]
16 - Terra [4] <====
16 - Shaona [1] <====
15 - Slaver [5] seriously damaged
12 - Altarians 5-6 [3]

 

[Psychie]

Terra lets out an exuberant shout when Garran knocks another Blind Woman out of the fight, so she then shifts her fire to Altarian 5 with her shotgun.

Spoiler

MDC: 430 / 400
PPE: 109 / 23
Powers Active: Flight, Invulnerability, Impervious to Energy, Altarian Slaver Shield x2 left

Number of Attacks: 6
Strike: +9
Parry: +9
Dodge: +9
Roll: +9
Initiative: +4
Perception: +5, +1 vs Vampires and the Undead
Horror Factor: +5 to Save, +2 vs dragons
Critical Strike on a natural 19-20
Critical Strike from behind
Damage: +1

When Piloting Automations:
Number of Attacks: 8 / 1
Strike: +5 (+7 with Sword)
Parry: +6 (+8 with Sword)
Dodge: +2
Roll: +2
Initiative: +5
Damage: +1

Baby
MDC: 500 / 372
PPE: 120 / 100
Starfire Pulse Cannon: 8 / 3 shots, 2d6x10 MD

Junior
MDC: 500 / 469
PPE: 120 / 100

 

[Sherwood]

The shotgun roars, and you hit the Warrior Woman with a solid blast. Her armor is still holding.

Silanon is up

21 - Gole [4]
19 - Gradicus [5]
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [6] armor damaged/talisman active
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [4] talisman active
17 - Garran [5]
16 - Terra [5]
16 - Shaona [1] <====
15 - Slaver [5] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 5 [4] armor damaged
12 - Altarian 6 [3]

 

[Sherwood]

A bump for Silanon

 

[Silanon]

The quietly approaching danger from the least likely of all directions - undoubtedly, the attack would have caught Shaona completely off-guard, with both eyes focused on the targets ahead. A loud shout prevents the worst from happening; her name, called out in such a manner that quickly lets her turn around. No warning, more like a way too excited welcome, as if they'd be in safety, not on a battlefield. Then again, the slayer certainly seems to be at home wherever fights are fought, and few things seem to threaten him at all..

Other words follow, unfamiliar, she's never heard that tongue before - somehow rough, in lack of a better description, though different from the Russian she speaks herself. Not directed at her, of course, the slayer's ally freezes instead; it is only then that Shaona sees the danger - sneaky, that one - causing her to make a few steps backwards before the mood seems to be flipped on its head. A couple of blasts fired at the foes, the towering creature in a state of mind that some might mistake as a severe lack of sanity - it all becomes clear as the babbling, yet happy sounds form the one, pivotal word of wisdom:

"SmmmOOOOOOchieee!!"

Not much to add there, really. Apart from the fact that silence follows, as if a proper response is expected. Those eyes, suddenly so happy, full of excitement, no sign of the threatening glare moments ago; their stare seems to ask for some sort of response, while Shaona's mind is still at least a few seconds behind. Smmmoooochie? She glances over to Gradicus, silently asking for help or insight. Another few shots at the Altarians buys another few valuable seconds - the creature fired at them as well, right? She'll probably understand the priorities - maybe not, though, she seems much more focused on her as she casually fires away.

"Uh, well... yeah..."

Not quite the impressive speech about how valuable allies are these days, or how bloody important it is that those damn slavers don't recapture the ship. But sometimes, pretty rarely, a gigantic, pink and now considerably less sneaky monstrosity catches you slightly off-guard. They say that in France, they welcomed people with smoochies - was it French he spoke just now? Probably not, it lacked the certain elegance one might expect. Then again, what does she know... In these realms, you usually begin with your name. Well, in the parts she knows, at least, all the way from the coalition to the harbor they'd began this journey at. Atlantean customs? Hard to tell, thus far most have simply opened fire or only barely abstained from pulling the trigger.

"Shaona - glad you looked after Grad, he tends to shroud entire bases in darkness as soon as you leave him alone." The joke will, most likely, find little appreciation, given the different tongue and state of mind; but her own wit only realizes as much when the words are already spoken. Oh well - who knows how a sudden laughter of hers would have sounded? Likely like thunder, given her size, fitting for what she's seen of her thus far. Smmmoooochieeee... A short look sideways, finding Gradicus. The silent question where she came from, unlikely she's simply been in the base - would've been fortunate for the slayer to accidentally know the right tongue. There's certainly a story to be told - for now, however, more pressing matters ask for their attention. "Know if they'll be ready to go soon? Saw a few more groups out there, rest will be up and on the way as well." And then - back to Pink. A hit by her, one of Shaona's thumbs points upwards in response and coincidentally at her as well. "She's summoned, right? Atlantean?"

Do summoned creatures take offense if you remark as much? Does she understand the words, or the mentioned difference? Nothing she's thought about thus far - not the right time to do it, either. Not even her kind of magic, even, if it is magic, as to be expected. Nature rarely is pink and smoochous. Concentrate on the bloody foes. She's missed a few shots already - likely a few more will follow.

 

[Sherwood]

Silanon Your shot will hit, please roll your damage! You may just have taken her out of the fight.

21 - Gole [4]
19 - Gradicus [5]
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [6] armor damaged/talisman active
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [4] talisman active
17 - Garran [5]
16 - Terra [5]
16 - Shaona [2]
15 - Slaver [5] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 5 [4] armor damaged
12 - Altarian 6 [3]

 

[Sherwood]

Shaona's attack is more than enough to take down the Altarian with her damaged armor. Good shooting.

The Slaver swings for Gole once more, but his staff goes wide and misses.

Altarian 6 fires at Gole, and the attack will hit unless you dodge or parry.

Forgy is up with his action, and you have a defense to declare.

21 - Gole [4] <====
19 - Gradicus [5]
18 - Altarian 2 on foot [6] armor damaged/talisman active
18 - Altarian 3 on foot [4] talisman active
17 - Garran [5]
16 - Terra [5]
16 - Shaona [2]
15 - Slaver [6] seriously damaged
12 - Altarian 6 [4]

 

[Sherwood]

Just a quick reminder for everyone. We are nearing the end of the melee, so watch your number of actions.