[ Bravo Team ]
Haywire sways a bit from the exertion of channeling the massive ball of electricity. She winces and manages a grin, not wanting her new comrades to sense the temporary weakness.
"We're in the right spot. Just a klick ahead or so, though we'll need to find an access hatch."
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[ Alpha Team ]
The motley trio collect at the precipice of the lobby, leaning against a skeletal framework of steel that would have held an array of glass at one point. A flicker of movement betrays the Legion squad's movement into the elevator foyer. The air is tense--pregnant with the explosive violence that is sure to shortly commence.
The motley trio collect at the precipice of the lobby, leaning against a skeletal framework of steel that would have held an array of glass at one point. A flicker of movement betrays the Legion squad's movement into the elevator foyer. The air is tense--pregnant with the explosive violence that is sure to shortly commence.
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[ Alpha Team ]
Val peers over a broken planter at the backs of the Legion squad, trying to suppress the anxiety that claws at the surface of his professionalism. He sinks back behind cover and glances to where Max, and presumably Tyros, are crouched.
"Take them now?" he whispers. "We're a bit exposed to the street here, but surprise is ours. Besides, if they get to where they're going and meet up with another squad we're as good as fragged, and so is our objective."
Val peers over a broken planter at the backs of the Legion squad, trying to suppress the anxiety that claws at the surface of his professionalism. He sinks back behind cover and glances to where Max, and presumably Tyros, are crouched.
"Take them now?" he whispers. "We're a bit exposed to the street here, but surprise is ours. Besides, if they get to where they're going and meet up with another squad we're as good as fragged, and so is our objective."
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[ Alpha Team ]
The elf responds with a small, curt nod. Sweat beads on his brow and makes a smear of the grime he's picked up slinking through the bombed-out streets. The fingers on his left hand drum against Marlowe Mk. II's under-barrel. Max peers out from behind cover and narrows his eyes at the Legion squad, zeroing in on the hermetic. Max withdraws his left hand from the safety of his weapon and gestures a slow three-count with his gloved digits. His ring finger extended, his left hand draws back to the shotgun in a flash and the elf juts quickly out from behind cover, firing a burst of lead at the hermetic.
The elf responds with a small, curt nod. Sweat beads on his brow and makes a smear of the grime he's picked up slinking through the bombed-out streets. The fingers on his left hand drum against Marlowe Mk. II's under-barrel. Max peers out from behind cover and narrows his eyes at the Legion squad, zeroing in on the hermetic. Max withdraws his left hand from the safety of his weapon and gestures a slow three-count with his gloved digits. His ring finger extended, his left hand draws back to the shotgun in a flash and the elf juts quickly out from behind cover, firing a burst of lead at the hermetic.
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[ Bravo Team ]
Adams slings his rifle on its strap over his shoulder and starts walking in the direction indicated by Haywire.
"We'll have to keep our eyes peeled, then," he says. "What are we expecting to find down there?"
Adams slings his rifle on its strap over his shoulder and starts walking in the direction indicated by Haywire.
"We'll have to keep our eyes peeled, then," he says. "What are we expecting to find down there?"
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[ Bravo Team ]
Sinjin steps down the roadway determinedly, moving along a shadowed wall here, ducking low beside a derelict van there, running in short, speedy bursts before pausing under cover just long enough to signal an advance. Supranatural senses and concrete instincts guide him from point to point through the sleeping warzone, conscious of Bravo's vulnerability to sniper fire as they maneuver down the avenue. Relying on his discreet presence and keen perception, he hopes to traverse the craggy urban neighborhood as the units eyes and ears, providing advanced warning of any combatants before they in turn are alerted to the skulking trio. Every few dozen meters or so, his eyes scan the street level for the signage marking access to the tunnels entrance.
Sinjin steps down the roadway determinedly, moving along a shadowed wall here, ducking low beside a derelict van there, running in short, speedy bursts before pausing under cover just long enough to signal an advance. Supranatural senses and concrete instincts guide him from point to point through the sleeping warzone, conscious of Bravo's vulnerability to sniper fire as they maneuver down the avenue. Relying on his discreet presence and keen perception, he hopes to traverse the craggy urban neighborhood as the units eyes and ears, providing advanced warning of any combatants before they in turn are alerted to the skulking trio. Every few dozen meters or so, his eyes scan the street level for the signage marking access to the tunnels entrance.
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[ Alpha Team ]
A brief quiver of doubt, instantaneously repressed, shivers through him as he considers the Legion squad in the team's sights. Their last encounter with the Legion left them well bloodied and with a healthy respect for a squad's combat capabilites. The bruising that FSRS took in that fight was with its team at full strength - how will they fare with half the team missing?
Seeing Max ready the latest reincarnation of Marlowe, Tyros' combat reflexes kick in automatically. Fanning to the flank, claymore at the ready, one hand comes up preparing to cast or counterspell as the subtle undulations of mana prickle at the mage's heightened senses.
A brief quiver of doubt, instantaneously repressed, shivers through him as he considers the Legion squad in the team's sights. Their last encounter with the Legion left them well bloodied and with a healthy respect for a squad's combat capabilites. The bruising that FSRS took in that fight was with its team at full strength - how will they fare with half the team missing?
Seeing Max ready the latest reincarnation of Marlowe, Tyros' combat reflexes kick in automatically. Fanning to the flank, claymore at the ready, one hand comes up preparing to cast or counterspell as the subtle undulations of mana prickle at the mage's heightened senses.
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[ Alpha Team ]
[ Max = 60 ]
[ Legion Rifleman B = 47 ]
[ Val = 44 ]
[ Legion Hermetic = 44 ]
[ Legion Rifleman A = 42 ]
[ Legion Adept = 42 ]
[ Legion Heavy = 41 ]
[ Tyros = 38 ]
[ Legion Grenadier = 32 ]
The tension in the air finally explodes under a flurry of weapons fire and startled shouts.
[ Max = 60 ]
[ Legion Rifleman B = 47 ]
[ Val = 44 ]
[ Legion Hermetic = 44 ]
[ Legion Rifleman A = 42 ]
[ Legion Adept = 42 ]
[ Legion Heavy = 41 ]
[ Tyros = 38 ]
[ Legion Grenadier = 32 ]
The tension in the air finally explodes under a flurry of weapons fire and startled shouts.
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[ Alpha Team ]
{{ 11P DAMAGE! }}
Max's first burst strikes the hermetic in the back, killing the mage instantly.
Ranged Combat (Max)
Damage Resistance (LHem)
Max's first burst strikes the hermetic in the back, killing the mage instantly.
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[ Alpha Team ]
The hermetic gone down, Max switches targets and fires on the Legion rifleman.
(( Add EDG pool, which should be +3d6. ))
The hermetic gone down, Max switches targets and fires on the Legion rifleman.
(( Add EDG pool, which should be +3d6. ))
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[ Alpha Team ]
The recoil from the shotgun proves too much for the elf, as a trio of slug shatters one of the last remaining glass panes behind the Rifleman.
Ranged Combat (Max)
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(( Worst roll versus best roll ever? ))
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[ Alpha Team ]
The Rifleman spins, taking aim at the shotgun that felled his comrades in an attempt to disarm Max.
The first shot ricochets off of the top of the planter.
Marlowe Mk II dances out of the elf's hands as the second shot embeds itself in the gun's magazine. The weapon skitters several meters away, behind an adjacent planter.
The Rifleman spins, taking aim at the shotgun that felled his comrades in an attempt to disarm Max.
Ranged Combat (LRA)
Ranged Combat (LRA)
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[ Bravo Team ]
Haywire approaches the foot of the sector wall, pausing briefly to run her finger tips over the sleek, flat surface. Underneath the tinted glass of her combat visor, she frowns.
"There should be a tunnel junction here. Let's fan out, take a look?"
Haywire approaches the foot of the sector wall, pausing briefly to run her finger tips over the sleek, flat surface. Underneath the tinted glass of her combat visor, she frowns.
"There should be a tunnel junction here. Let's fan out, take a look?"
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[ Bravo Team ]
Adams gives Haywire a curt nod, and starts walking the perimeter of the wall, looking for a hatch, or even an irregularity in the surface that would indicate an access point.
Adams gives Haywire a curt nod, and starts walking the perimeter of the wall, looking for a hatch, or even an irregularity in the surface that would indicate an access point.
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[ Bravo Team ]
Doc's eyes roam the cemetery grey of the wall, scrutinizing the semi-porous surface for a catch or inundation which would signal a means of entry. The team's medic still feels the reverberations of his heartbeat against his sternum. The battle with the Legion armor had been exhilarating, well-executed--but also very lucky. Chance is a fickle mistress. He swallows dryly and tries to quell a whisper of dread that taunts him from the depths of his subconscious. A quick glance over his shoulder confirms that Haywire and Sinjin are now out of sight, patrolling their own sections of the wall for a way inside.
The faintest of noises attracts Doc's attention and he cranes his neck up.
A pair of silver orbs--about the size of his Phalanx helmet--are racing down the sector wall, propelling themselves with the aid of a dozen tiny mechanical insectoid legs.
Doc's eyes roam the cemetery grey of the wall, scrutinizing the semi-porous surface for a catch or inundation which would signal a means of entry. The team's medic still feels the reverberations of his heartbeat against his sternum. The battle with the Legion armor had been exhilarating, well-executed--but also very lucky. Chance is a fickle mistress. He swallows dryly and tries to quell a whisper of dread that taunts him from the depths of his subconscious. A quick glance over his shoulder confirms that Haywire and Sinjin are now out of sight, patrolling their own sections of the wall for a way inside.
The faintest of noises attracts Doc's attention and he cranes his neck up.
A pair of silver orbs--about the size of his Phalanx helmet--are racing down the sector wall, propelling themselves with the aid of a dozen tiny mechanical insectoid legs.
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Re: Contract #6: For Whom The Bell Tolls: Part I
[ Bravo Team ]
Adams curses inside his helmet, and ducks behind a nearby abandoned car. He sends a command to the FRSR Arachnae drones to move to his position.
< Incoming 'bots > He comms.
From his partially covered vantage point, he scrutinizes the drones, hoping they haven't spotted him yet, dredging his memory for any clues as to their type and function, and also which faction would be operating them.
(( Roll Drone knowledge skill ))
Adams curses inside his helmet, and ducks behind a nearby abandoned car. He sends a command to the FRSR Arachnae drones to move to his position.
< Incoming 'bots > He comms.
From his partially covered vantage point, he scrutinizes the drones, hoping they haven't spotted him yet, dredging his memory for any clues as to their type and function, and also which faction would be operating them.
(( Roll Drone knowledge skill ))
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[ Bravo Team ]
Doc immediately recognizes the drones as Renraku X5 hunter-killer drones. Generally deployed during guerilla combat in urban environments, these drones can transform into a sphere to traverse any type of terrain quickly. If memory serves, each drone is equipped with a series of bladed-appendages coated with a toxin as well as a pneumatic firearm loaded with darts. As for who deployed the drones, he can't be certain.
Drone Knowledge Test (Doc)
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[ Bravo Team ]
Adams loads up his infiltration autosoft, and his limbs take on an unnatural stillness. His rifle at the ready, he observes the drones, watching for what they do next.
Adams loads up his infiltration autosoft, and his limbs take on an unnatural stillness. His rifle at the ready, he observes the drones, watching for what they do next.
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[ Alpha Team ]
Val hefts his rifle over the shattered planter as he emerges from cover to put steel on target. Potting soil and organic matter jump away from the barrel as the rapid shock waves from Val's burst propel them outwards.
(( Long burst, Rifleman A. ))
Val hefts his rifle over the shattered planter as he emerges from cover to put steel on target. Potting soil and organic matter jump away from the barrel as the rapid shock waves from Val's burst propel them outwards.
(( Long burst, Rifleman A. ))
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[ Alpha Team ]
Val swears as the first round jams in the barrel. He slams the lever and clears the breach before lining up another shot.
Ranged Combat (Val)
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[ Bravo Team ]
Adams struggles to control his diaphragm as he slows his breathing, his limbs drooping along his sides like a rag-doll.
Two of the wobbly, spherical drones titter over towards Doc's location. They prod refuse and rubble as they go, as an insect might user antennae. Doc twitches involuntarily, knocking over the lid to a rubbish bin. He winces inside of his helmet.
The drones are immediately on approach vector, bladed appendages appearing from the depths of the silvery orbs.
Haywire blurts out on the comms: < I've got... fraggin' mechanical spiders over here! >
Adams struggles to control his diaphragm as he slows his breathing, his limbs drooping along his sides like a rag-doll.
Infiltration Test (Doc)
The drones are immediately on approach vector, bladed appendages appearing from the depths of the silvery orbs.
Haywire blurts out on the comms: < I've got... fraggin' mechanical spiders over here! >
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[ Bravo Team ]
Adams swears under his breath, and brings his rifle up. Using his neural connection, he sends an image of the spider drones to the team's own arachnae, adding them to the foe list.
< I've got the same here. Luckily, we have some spiders of our own. >
Adams swears under his breath, and brings his rifle up. Using his neural connection, he sends an image of the spider drones to the team's own arachnae, adding them to the foe list.
< I've got the same here. Luckily, we have some spiders of our own. >
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[ Alpha Team ]
Apparently, it's not enough that he's facing down five Legion goons. Even Val's own rifle seems to want him dead. An enraged growl is torn from Val's throat as he fires again.
(( Narrow burst, same target. Using 1 Edge for 2 dice. ))
Apparently, it's not enough that he's facing down five Legion goons. Even Val's own rifle seems to want him dead. An enraged growl is torn from Val's throat as he fires again.
(( Narrow burst, same target. Using 1 Edge for 2 dice. ))
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[ Alpha Team ]
{{ 9P DAMAGE! }}
Val's second burst splashes across the chest of the Rifleman, speckling the jagged glass remnants around him a pretty crimson.
Ranged Combat (Val)
Damage Resistance (LRA)
Val's second burst splashes across the chest of the Rifleman, speckling the jagged glass remnants around him a pretty crimson.
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[ Alpha Team ]
The Rifleman raises his arm weakly and fires a return volley at Val.
Val ducks as a shower of debris rains down on the back of his Phalanx helmet.
A stray round singes the decker's forearm guard.
The Rifleman raises his arm weakly and fires a return volley at Val.
Ranged Combat (LRA)
Ranged Combat (LRA)
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[ Alpha Team ]
The Legion adept--an impossibly muscled 7-foot behemoth--slides over the concrete planter with both legs forward designed to deliver a charging melee attack to Max.
Max's eyes dart from his beloved shotgun spinning away to the boot soles headed for his solar plexus. The elf lifts both elbows and blocks the locomotive kicking attack but is sent sprawling backwards in the process.
The Legion adept--an impossibly muscled 7-foot behemoth--slides over the concrete planter with both legs forward designed to deliver a charging melee attack to Max.
Melee Combat (Adept)
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[ Alpha Team ]
The Legion heavy sways out of formation, his head craning as he scans for more adversaries. Content that there are none, he levels an Ingram White Knight machine gun at Val's position and releases a full auto bevy. His shoulders vibrate as the hip-mounted gyro sling receives the majority of the weapon's ridiculous recoil.
Val twists back and forth, lowering himself closer and closer to the ground as his cover is reduced to Swiss cheese consistency. The sound is deafening, even with the helmet's ballistic damping.
The Legion heavy sways out of formation, his head craning as he scans for more adversaries. Content that there are none, he levels an Ingram White Knight machine gun at Val's position and releases a full auto bevy. His shoulders vibrate as the hip-mounted gyro sling receives the majority of the weapon's ridiculous recoil.
Ranged Combat (Heavy)
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[ Bravo Team ]
[ Doc = 45 ]
[ Sinjin = 39 ]
[ Arachnae B = 36 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Haywire) = 33 ]
[ Haywire = 32 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Doc) = 31 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Doc) = 28 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Sinjin) = 25 ]
[ Arachnae A = 25 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Sinjin) = 23 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Haywire) = 22 ]
[ Doc = 45 ]
[ Sinjin = 39 ]
[ Arachnae B = 36 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Haywire) = 33 ]
[ Haywire = 32 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Doc) = 31 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Doc) = 28 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Sinjin) = 25 ]
[ Arachnae A = 25 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Sinjin) = 23 ]
[ X5 Drone (near Haywire) = 22 ]
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Re: Contract #6: For Whom The Bell Tolls: Part I
[ Bravo Team ]
Adams sights in on the nearest X5, and fires a burst of AV ammunition.
Adams sights in on the nearest X5, and fires a burst of AV ammunition.
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[ Alpha Team ]
The enemy Mage is down, but Tyros still doesn't like the odds. Nothing to do but fight through - fight and win.
Charging across the cluttered lobby, Tyros launches a massive overhead swing at the Legion Grenadier (sacrifice).
((Don't forget my new stats and Weapon Focus - my old character sheet is still up.))
The enemy Mage is down, but Tyros still doesn't like the odds. Nothing to do but fight through - fight and win.
Charging across the cluttered lobby, Tyros launches a massive overhead swing at the Legion Grenadier (sacrifice).
((Don't forget my new stats and Weapon Focus - my old character sheet is still up.))
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[ Bravo Team ]
{{ 9P DAMAGE! }}
A meter long muzzle flare erupts out of the battle rifle as Doc squeezes off a burst at the closest drone, which detonates under the power of the massive round.
Ranged Combat (Doc)
Damage Resistance (X5)
A meter long muzzle flare erupts out of the battle rifle as Doc squeezes off a burst at the closest drone, which detonates under the power of the massive round.
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[ Bravo Team ]
Adams brings the muzzle of his rifle back down from the recoil while sweeping it over to the second drone. He fires again.
Adams brings the muzzle of his rifle back down from the recoil while sweeping it over to the second drone. He fires again.
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[ Bravo Team ]
{{ 14P DAMAGE! }}
The second burst disintegrates the second drone.
Ranged Combat (Doc)
The second burst disintegrates the second drone.
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Recoiling in surprised horror as the mob of flesh-hungry robots descend the wall, Sinjin takes a step backward and, eyeing their progress, times a roundhouse kick aimed at the closest robo-carapace.