D4MA - Research Breakthrough (Combat)

[Apollo]

The shooting at the tank made Apollo duck a few times. Finally he coughed up the offending insect from before.

"Blast 'em with everything you got, friends! And Zephrin, keep showing them why you're the best Jedi - Captain Apollo said so!" This time, nothing interfered with the Zeltron's smooth talking words that somehow just made adrenline pump more for everyone.

He ducked down into the tank with the other two and looked around, not sure what to do now. "... Think I should go out and help him?"

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D4 Research Breakthrough. Round 2. Inspiring Rhetoric. Leadership/Presence vs Average. +1B from Fec. Destiny to upgrade as well.

Net Successes: 3; Net Advantages: 3
+1 Boost to Terreck, Vala, and Zephrin!

Action: Inspiring Rhetoric!
Maneuver: Duck back down into the tank.

2 Advantages to recover Strain.
1 Advantage to Boost next PC.
Triumph to Upgrade for next PC.

Wounds: 0/14
Strain: 2/12
Defense (melee/ranged): 2/2
Soak: 3
Destiny: 2 Light / 4 Dark

[Terreck Fec'klee]

Apparently, the inspiring words of Apollo Helped Terreck's aim as he leveled the twin linked laser canoon on the first of the walkers and fired. His shots hit this time, and hopefully did enough to wound the walker if not take it out altogether.

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Manuever: aim
2 strain: aim
Action: shoot

Research Breakthrough: Day 4, Gunnery at Short vs Walker 1. 2 Boosts from Apollo, aiming twice. Upgrade from Apollo.

Net Successes: 4; Net Advantages: 2

6+4 = 10 Damage, 2 Advantage to activate linked to hit for 10 more damage.

[GM Nicha]

Walker 2 first at the tank for 7 damage and passes a boost on to the infantry.

Walker 2 on the tank. Tank has 2 defence.

Net Successes: 1; Net Advantages: 2

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The first walker folds and buckles under Terreck's assault, the linked cannon landing hit after hit until one of the walker's legs is blown clean off and it crumples to the ground, the driver spilling out into the snow.

((Walker 1 is down!))

[Vala Roke]

Now that Vala didn't focus fully on the driving controls, she switched to the targeting interface and applied the focus on the walker before her. Using the fancy computer to triangulate its position, she centred closer to her intended target. She couldn't miss a shot this close with a target this large, again, right?

She squeezed on the trigger and sent a double dose of laser cannon into the walker!

Move 1: Aim!
Move 2: ...Aim! (2 Strain)
Action: Attack!

Wounds: 0/14
Strain: 2/14
Defense: 0
Soak: 4

Day 4, Research Breakthrough, Round 1: Shoot a Walker 2 with Sponson-mounted Elevating Twin Medium Laser Cannons! Boost from Apollo. Double Boost from Aiming.

Net Successes: 3; Net Advantages: 2

9 Damage, 2 Advantage to activate link for 9 more Damage!

[GM Nicha]

The Crusaders hit Zephrin for 13 damage. Triumph used for them to alert the next set of defences that they're under attack.

Crusaders on Zephrin again.

Net Successes: 4; Net Advantages: -1

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"Come in, come in Myrnock squad! We are under attack, repeat! The perimeter is under attack, a Republic tank is inbound!"
In the background the crusaders and Zephrin do battle!

[Zephrin Hayn]

(Ghosted)

Zephrin manoeuvres in, hits the crusaders for 8 damage breach and then manoeuvres out of engaged.

Zephrin on the crusaders

Net Successes: 2; Net Advantages: 1

Rolling under the enemy fire and parrying most of the hits Zephrin darts in and strikes down a Crusader before quickly rolling to the side to give the tank an open line of fire!

[GM Nicha]

Turn 3

Initiative:

PC Slot
PC Slot
NPC Slot
PC Slot
PC Slot


Destiny:

2 light/ 4 dark

Players Note:

Both the walkers are gone now and the crusader squad is injured.

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With the heavy support down it was just the infantry to go. But they'd been able to radio ahead, the next group would be ready!

[Terreck Fec'klee]

With the walkers down Terreck shifted positions in the tank moving into the Dorsal mounted repeating blaster, swiveling the weapon towards the foot soldiers and firing. "How's this beast holding up?" He asked to no one in particular.

"We've taken a few hits now."

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Manuever: switch seats
2 Strain: aim
Action: fire

Firing at the Mandalorian crusaders Short range. With light repeating blaster. +1 difficulty from silhouette difference. Boos from Aim, Boost from Apollo, Boost from Zeph.

Net Successes: 1; Net Advantages: 2

Hit 12 damage pierce 1
1 advantage to boost next player
1 advantage to recover strain

4/13 Strain

[Apollo]

"No idea!"

Apollo was no mechanic! Oh no, that made him think of the ex that ran off with his stereo again... Quickly he pulled himself out of that thought and popped his head up through the hatch again, seeing Zephrin face off against the squad on his own.

"Hey tough guys! Not looking so hot right now," the Zeltron laughed at them with a big grin as he pulled out both his blasters and fired off a wild volley towards them.

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D4 Research Breakthrough. Round 3. Ranged: Light/Agility. +1B Aim. +1 Difficulty dual-wielding. +1B Accurate 1. +1B from Fec.

Net Successes: 3; Net Advantages: 2

Crusader Squad is hit for 8 Damage with Pierce 2. 1 Advantage (Paired Weapons) to activate off-hand blaster to hit for another 8 Damage (no Pierce).
1 Advantage to Boost next PC!!

Manuever: Out the hatch, again.
Maneuver: Aim (2 Strain).
Incidental x2 (Quick Draw + Improved Quick Draw): Draw both blasters.

Wounds: 0/14
Strain: 4/12
Defense (melee/ranged): 2/2
Soak: 3

[GM Nicha]

The combined firepower from the tank (and the smuggler dual wielding from atop it) blasts several crusaders off their feet with the last slowly backing away before turning to flee into the forest!

Part 1 of the assault has been completed successfully.


Now you have two rounds to patch up the tank before you move on to the second wave of defences.

One player can repair the tank while everyone else can assist. Apollo can also attempt an inspiring rhetoric which if successful will provide its usual boost dice to the preparer in addition to any Apollo assist.
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You can see the Mandalorians defences ahead of you with their walkers patrolling back and forth. But the tank has clearly taken a beating and the engine is making a worrying rattling sound. Maybe time for a little mechanical genius?

[Apollo]

"I have full confidence in you guys to do this," the captain said as he looked at the damages. "The finest people in the Republic."


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D4 Research Breakthrough. Inspiring Rhetoric. Leadership/Presence!

Net Successes: 1; Net Advantages: 1

The one repairing the tank will gain 1 Boost + recover 1 strain (Inspired Rhetoric and Improved).

[Zephrin Hayn]

((Ghosted))

The tank heals 3 hull trauma and 1 system strain.

Zephrin mechanics repair the tank with tool kit, assists and rhetoric.

Net Successes: 0; Net Advantages: 5

Zephrin mechanics repair the tank with tool kit, assists and rhetoric. Second go. 2 boosts from previous roll and heal 2 strain.

Net Successes: 3; Net Advantages: 1

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The team sets to work on the tank, inexperience warring with enthusiasm and team work. It's not perfect but a few of the most pressing holes are patched the engine just sounds annoyed now.

[Vala Roke]

"You're really layering it pretty thick there," she groaned regarding the flattering from the Zeltron. That said, she flicked a few switches on the tank to check for combat reports. It wasn't a comfortable ride but she had to admit that she was slowly getting a handle on all of this military-grade hardware. All it was missing was built-in catering and cup holders. "It doesn't look great but I'm sure a bit of polish will make it look just as new. It's in much better shape than my rental, that's for sure."

Day 4, Research Breakthrough, Combat 2, Initiative

Net Successes: 3; Net Advantages: 1

[Apollo]

"Maybe, but I never give flattery where it isn't deserved," Apollo grinned confidently. "When we're done here, drinks back at my ship. I insist. Fully stocked bar and everything!"

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D4 Research Breakthrough. Combat 2 Initiative. Cool/Presence

Net Successes: 2; Net Advantages: 5

[Terreck Fec'klee]

"I could go for a drink." Fec mused before opening the comm to speak to Zeph. "Is it still cold out there Zeph? Do you want some Cocoa or something when we get back?"

Jedi liked Cocoa, right"

Research Breakthrough: Part 2 Initiative. Time for more blank dice!

Net Successes: 0; Net Advantages: 3

[Zephrin Hayn]

"Sounds wonderful." Hr tried not to wince at the state of the vehicle. "We had best complete our mission though."

He used another stim and then prepared for the next attack.

Strain recovery. Discipline Net Successes: 3; Net Advantages: 3

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D4. Combat part 2. Vigilance Net Successes: 2; Net Advantages: 0

[GM Nicha]

Combat Part 2

Walker A, warned.

Net Successes: 3; Net Advantages: 3

Walker B, warned.

Net Successes: 1; Net Advantages: 3

Mandalorian Crusaders, warned

Net Successes: 1; Net Advantages: 1

Initiative

NPC Slot
PC Slot
PC Slot
PC Slot
NPC Slot
NPC Slot
PC Slot

Destiny

2 Light / 4 Dark


Player Notes: The tank has taken 12 out of it's 20 possible wounds.

[GM Nicha]

Crusaders spend their action loaded their missile launcher and aim at the tank!

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The Crusaders are well dug in and as your tank rounds the corner you can see an infantry squad furiously bringing a missile launcher to bear!

[Apollo]

D4 Research Breakthrough. Cool/Presence to recover Strain.

Net Successes: 5; Net Advantages: 1
2 Strain recovered. Of course get all the successes when I need advantages.

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Seeing the danger aimed right at them, Apollo yelped in panic. "Ah! They got a missile launcher!!!!" The panic activated those Jedi-senses of 'protect the useless and helpless' hopefully, and the Zeltron took a step away from the tank in hopes of not getting blown up.


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D4 Research Breakthrough. 2nd Fight. Round 1. Inspiring Rhetoric. Leadership/Presence vs Average.

Net Successes: 1; Net Advantages: 2

Inspiring Rhetoric: Zephrin gets 1 Boost to all rolls for 2 Rounds, and recovers 3 Strain.

Action: Inspiring Rhetoric
Maneuver: Move one range-band away from the tank.

Wounds: 0/14
Strain: 2/12
Defense (melee/ranged): 2/2
Soak: 3

[Terreck Fec'klee]

Well, this was getting sticky, but there wasn't much he could do aside from his job. Taking aim at one of the walker's Fec fired, scoring a solid hit.

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Manuever: aim
2 Strain: aim
Action Attack:

Day 4, Tank Fight! Medium Laser Cannon's at Medium Range. Going to aim twice, shooting at Walker B. Using a destiny to upgrade my roll!

Net Successes: 3; Net Advantages: 1

9 damage
1 advantage to boost next roller.

Day 4, Tank Fight! Strain recovery between fights.

Net Successes: 1; Net Advantages: 2

1 strain recovered.

5/13 strain.