session+154

[20:29] <@BradGM> ++++++++Begin Transmission++++++++ [20:29] <@BradGM> +++ Beyond His Light: Zayth PtIII+++ [20:29] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: Vigilance is The Brother of Truth +++ [20:29] <@BradGM> +++Location: Unknown deep-sea ravine, Zayth, Heathen Stars, Koronus Expanse +++ [20:29] <@BradGM> +++1024 Hours-Maxim’s Gambit Time++ [20:29] <@BradGM> +++Investigating further toward the Eldar signal, Mockingbird found that it was actually a buried building of sorts. Inside, von Gould left something behind; a soon-to detonate Atomic. Fortunately, Grendel, Jon and Lyra’s combined effort managed to deactivate the weapon, which Grendel quickly secured for himself. [20:30] <@BradGM> Mira, having stayed outside, heard the arrival of a shuttle, and soon she spotted Mordicus following his Captain, himself being surrounded by a small cadre of troopers. Left undiscovered, she is now behind the group while they are confronting Grendel, Jon and Lyra. [20:30] <@BradGM> The Judge engaged the discussion, using his Rank within the Arbites and a surprisingly open, yet controlled, honesty to explain their reason for conning their way onboard the Maxim’s Gambit.+++ [20:30] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++ [20:30] <@BradGM> Man "No doutb about that; but I do believe, and Mordicus can correct me if I'm wrong, but your autority stops at the Maw, right beyond Port Wander. Kicking von Gould's door and waving that badge won't impress him. It won't impress him at all." [20:30] <@BradGM> Jon "The badge is just to scare civilians, the shotgun is the real authority" [20:31] <@BradGM> ((last words said last session, since we sorta ended up mid-chat)) [20:33] * Jon_Wake (LukeProwle@50.33.xjl.lpg) has joined #shadowrun [20:34]  ((its a jon!)) [20:34]  ((YO)) [20:34]  (( Timing )) [20:34]  ((What did I miss?)) [20:34]  (( Nada. Your last line was just repeated )) [20:35] <@BradGM> ((yup)) [20:35] * Grendel examines the weaponry and armor of those arrayed against him. [20:36] * Mira_Atella remains quiet and motionless under the cloak. [20:38] <@BradGM> **The Troopers have finely made flak armour and alsguns; Mordicus got a camo-cloak, which interferes with your scanner; the cloacked figure got a obviousl holstered pistol of sorts; SP type form your aupex reading. The leading man, no doutb Captain Gerrit, is armed with a pair of power sword and a plasma pistol. He is wearing Fince Carapace as well,; it looks like a Captain's uniform to the naked eye** [20:39] <@BradGM> Man "Yes well, it is a good thought. And then what?" [20:39] <@BradGM> ((GD telemarketers trying to sell me the paper I got at work)) [20:41]  (("and then they made me their cheif)) [20:41]  (("And then I bought the horse a prostitute.")) [20:43]  "I bring him in, or whatever is left of him" [20:44] <@BradGM> Man "Of course, of course..let me rephrase; waht becomes of me?" [20:44] <@BradGM> Man "I have no issues with helping you Mister Wake, but in the Expanse..services are paid, and not based on..good intent." [20:45] <@BradGM> Man "And, if I may say so, you are shipless and stranded here without my direct help." [20:46] * Grendel starts calculating the possibilities of wiping out the party. [20:46]  @@ His concern for our well-being is out of place @@ [20:47]  "You will be paid for services rendered, of course. I would expect you risk yourself, your crew, and ship out of the kindness of your heart" [20:47] <@BradGM> **The man laughs** [20:47]  @@It's also the only thing keeping him from kill me and grendel on the spot@@ [20:48]  *would not [20:48]  *I meant would not [20:48] <@BradGM> Man "A good choice of words, Judge. I would be quite vexed were you to demand anything of me. WE would need to discuss reward and expenses beforehand; mordicus can arrange this now, while my friend and I explore..further?" [20:48] <@BradGM> ((oh..)) [20:48] <@BradGM> ((forget the first part of my reply..)) [20:50] * Jon_Wake nods in agreence [20:51] <@BradGM> **Some Troopers advance past you, keeping you in check while the Man and the cloaked figure proceed past you toward the Eldar structure.** [20:53] <@BradGM> **The remaining ones reform themselves as Mordicus takes a step up "I'm curious, is Miss Kestrel your bodyguard, Judge?" [20:53] * Grendel starts moving the bomb towards the lander. [20:54] <@BradGM> **Mordicus raises his hand "Why don't you wait a moment, Tech-Priest, before anyone gets the wrong idea, hmm?" [20:54]  "Co-partners, actually. That we're capable of protecting each other is more a perk" [20:55] <@BradGM> Mordicus "Really?..And of which of the Adeptus are you?..Or are you a Judge as well?" [20:57]  ((Are you refering to Grendel?)) [20:57] <@BradGM> ((Lyra)) [20:57]  ((I thought Lyra was hidden at the moment)) [20:57] <@BradGM> **Grendel, a few of the troopers step up in front of you.** [20:57] <Grendel> ((If he doesn't know what Adeptus Grendel is from...)) [20:57] <Lyra_> "Imperial Stormtrooper. Something to keep in mind, hey?" [20:58] <@BradGM> ((Mira is hiding, lyra is with you)) [20:58] * Grendel pauses in her relocation of the precious artifact. [20:58] <@BradGM> ((Grendel's a she now?..damn techies..)) [20:58] <Lyra_> ((I need white body armor)) [20:59] <Grendel> ((err. No clue what happened there. Going to blame the sinus issues.)) [21:00] <@BradGM> Mordicus "If your skills with arms match your negociating talent, Mister wake is well protected indeed.." [21:00] <Lyra_> "Exceed them, actually." [21:01] <Jon_Wake> ((And the white helmet to match, with very thick glasses)) [21:01] <@BradGM> ((Just to speed things up, ok if we make the talks a barter roll?)) [21:02] <Jon_Wake> ((To be fair, We just want the rogue trader, they can keep literally everything else)) [21:03] <@BradGM> ((Hmm...in this case..make the roll at +0, whoever roll for it; it will compensate for the whole "lying and conning a ride for thier own reasons)) [21:03] <Jon_Wake> ((Well, except whatever Grendel wants, because you know how tech priest are)) [21:04] <Lyra_> !dhroll 42 [21:04] <Mira_Atella> (( greedy sticky-fingered buggers ;) )) [21:04] <@BradGM> ((oh right the bot)) [21:04] * DiceServitor (DiceServit@beqlmjanqv138.218-11-40.mc.videotron.ca) has joined #shadowrun [21:04] <Lyra_> ((knew something was off)) [21:04] <@BradGM> ((therw we go)) [21:05] <Lyra_> !dhroll 42 [21:05] <DiceServitor> Lyra_: 37 Success by 0 degrees! [21:05] <@BradGM> !dhroll 57 [21:05] <DiceServitor> BradGM: 57 Success by 0 degrees! [21:05] <Jon_Wake> ((If they're not putting their junk into every machine they see, they're knicking your good stuff)) [21:05] <Jon_Wake> ((huh)) [21:06] <Grendel> ((spend a point of fate for an extra degree of success, Lyra!)) [21:06] <Lyra_> ((Sounds like a good plan)) [21:07] <@BradGM> **The negociations are a bit tense, but still respectful. The cost is the same, jsut that now you would be able to keep your ammunition, yet you had to swear to not handle it loaded for no good reason; also, Mordicus is quite curious about that wheeled container you suddenly seem to have in your possesion and would prefer have them secure it.** [21:08] * Grendel suggests it be secured, but that only he have access to it. [21:08] <Jon_Wake> (("Well you see, you've ever seen the stock footage they use in giant monster movies of a giant explosion? It's one of those")) [21:09] <@BradGM> Mordicus "No. We will have our own people secure and guard it." [21:10] <Lyra_> "No offense, but your crew may lack knowledge of the needed rituals and praises for safety." [21:10] <Mira_Atella> (( ow.. burned my thumb on the oven rack )) [21:11] <@BradGM> Mordicus "furthermore, I would be able to arrange more liberty of omvement around the ship; within reasonable limits might you." [21:11] <Jon_Wake> ((And they'll need a LOT of praises)) [21:11] <@BradGM> Mordicus "Oh, I'm in good certainty that our Master Enginseer would be quite capable of handling whatever that is..?" [21:12] <Lyra_> "Perhaps, but that would take his attention away from the engines." [21:13] <Grendel> "Property of the Adeptus Mechanicus. It will be returned." [21:13] <@BradGM> **Mordicus shurgs** [21:13] <@BradGM> **The Troopers arrives from behind you, followed by Captain Gerrit and the cloaked figure.** [21:14] <Jon_Wake> @@I also queston if the Enginseer would want to be in the same room if he knew what it was@@ [21:15] <@BradGM> Gerrit "Is all agreed then?" [21:16] <Lyra_> "One last item to be negotiated on." [21:16] <Mira_Atella> (( It seems that radiation detection would be something every ship has )) [21:16] <Lyra_> ((unless that was Mordicus agreeing to le Grendel take care of it)) [21:16] <@BradGM> ((well, it is weak, non-lethal radiation for now)) [21:16] <@BradGM> ((no)) [21:17] <@BradGM> ((Barter roll at -10 Lyra)) [21:17] <Lyra_> ((aw crap)) [21:17] <Lyra_> !dhroll 32 [21:17] <DiceServitor> Lyra_: 29 Success by 0 degrees! [21:17] <Lyra_> ((BOOYAH!!)) [21:17] <@BradGM> !dhroll 57 [21:17] <DiceServitor> BradGM: 35 Success by 2 degrees! [21:18] <Lyra_> ((fate point?)) [21:18] <Jon_Wake> ((No challange is too much for the Necron Lord)) [21:19] <Jon_Wake> ((You could try to reroll it and get lower, but I think it's too risky)) [21:19] <Lyra_> ((yeah)) [21:19] <@BradGM> **Mordicus is rather adamant; von Gould was here before, and then you got a container from the Eldar building Gerrit and co. was going for..he's not really tryustworthy int erms of the container being something non-importnat/dangerous** [21:20] <Lyra_> "Perhaps if Grendel spoke to your engineer on the matter?" [21:21] <@BradGM> Mordicus "..He could try, yes. But work or not, we are securing this crate for the moment." [21:21] <Grendel> "There is no issue with it being secured. I do not wish others to have access to it." [21:22] <@BradGM> Mordicus "Very well then." He makes a signal and a trooper, flanked by a pair, pusehd/guard the container.** [21:23] <Mira_Atella> @@ We should make my presence known, lest I take the cloak off, startle them, and get shot.. again @@ [21:24] <Lyra_> "You are aware of the last member of our team, yes?" [21:24] <@BradGM> Mordicus "Yes, you were four..dead perhaps?" [21:25] <Lyra_> "No, just hiding. Mira?" [21:25] * Mira_Atella slips the cloak off, but remains prone for now. [21:26] <@BradGM> **The trooper with the aupex speak up "Sir, humanoid presence detected20 meters in front fo us, toward the shuttle." [21:26] * Lyra_ smiles. "She can be very good at hiding." [21:27] <@BradGM> "Gerrit "Perhaps even too good." [21:27] <Lyra_> "In service to the Emperor, there is no such thing as too good." [21:28] <@BradGM> **A few troopers advance, and they get within view of Mira. They keep a low-ready postiion until Mordicus, Gerrit and tyourselves are within visual range as well.** [21:28] * Mira_Atella gets back to her feet and walks to the others. "I was dying, makes it easier to hide." [21:31] <@BradGM> **Indeed, Mira took a solid shot in the beginning of the fight with von Gould's guards.** [21:32] * Grendel gathers his medkit and moves to Mira and begins to work on her wounds. [21:33] <@BradGM> **rol it at -10 for the toxic atmosphere.** [21:34] <Jon_Wake> "If you are done, I would like to be back into a ventalated ship. My rebreather is about to run out of air" [21:34] * Mira_Atella tries her best not to move. [21:35] <@BradGM> Gerrit "Let us proceed back to the shuttles then." [21:36] <Grendel> !dhroll 113 [21:36] <DiceServitor> Grendel: 50 Success by 6 degrees! [21:37] <@BradGM> ((you were heavily wounded so you get back 1 wound; except if you got hardy, which you don't I believe)) [21:38] <Grendel> ((2 wounds, since he took Master Chirurgeon)) [21:39] <@BradGM> **You all return to the shuttles, and into freshly recycling air** [21:41] <@BradGM> **In short order, you're back on the Maxim's Gambit.** [21:42] <Jon_Wake> ((Ah freshly recycled air, a lovely fragrence of stale bread, old gymsocks, and the smallest hint of poo gas)) [21:43] <@BradGM> **Mordicus goes to you. "Just as a precaution, the captain would prefer if we verify if there isn,t any other new things aboard." [21:44] <Grendel> "Any other new things?" [21:44] <Jon_Wake> ((Aside from the nuke? I don't think so)) [21:44] <Mira_Atella> (( Yeah, just a nuke. Nothing to worry about )) [21:44] <@BradGM> Mordicus "Yes. Any other new things." [21:46] <@BradGM> **A trooper with an aupex comes and scan you all.** [21:46] <@BradGM> !dhroll 40 [21:46] <DiceServitor> BradGM: 83 Failure by 4 degrees! [21:46] <Jon_Wake> ((Lulz)) [21:47] <@BradGM> **He whipsers a little to Mordicus and goes back to elsewhere.** [21:47] <@BradGM> Mordicus "Well, everything seems to be in order...would you like to go to your quarters until supepr is served? The captian would like to discuss the cureent matter with you in a more..relaxed atmosphere." [21:48] <Mira_Atella> "Quarters would be good. I'll have to pass on dinner." [21:49] <@BradGM> Mordicus "the captain would insist." [21:49] <@BradGM> ((oh wait, I say Lyra..scrastch that)) [21:49] <@BradGM> ((say=saw)) [21:50] <@BradGM> ((man, I skipped a bit of that one..)) [21:50] * Grendel inquires as to where his artifact is being stored, and the security on it. [21:51] <@BradGM> Mordicus "It will be under lock and key and close guard at the munitorium; it seems it emits a weak radiation." [21:52] * Grendel considers and finds this agreeable. [21:54] <@BradGM> **A group of armsmen come sand escort the Atomic away.** [21:55] <@BradGM> ((It,s around 1200; supper's at 7.)) [21:56] * Grendel begins a search for listening devices. [21:56] <@BradGM> **roll it** [21:56] <Mira_Atella> "I'm going to pass out for a while." She takes to one of the bunks. [21:56] <Grendel> ((Straight tech?)) [21:57] <@BradGM> ((yes)) [21:57] <Grendel> !dhroll 93 [21:57] <DiceServitor> Grendel: 59 Success by 3 degrees! [21:57] <@BradGM> **There's nothing.** [21:57] * Grendel speaks in code anyway. "The room seems to be secure from eavesdropping devices." [22:04] <@BradGM> ((hello?)) [22:04] * Grendel turns and begins to heal himself. [22:04] <Grendel> !dhroll 123 [22:04] <DiceServitor> Grendel: 77 Success by 4 degrees! [22:05] <Lyra_> "Sowe need to hunt Von Gould again. Were there any clues in the ruins?" [22:05] <@BradGM> ((so healed..12?)) [22:06] <Grendel> ((yeah..only needed 2 heh)) [22:06] * Grendel checks to see if anyone else is injured. "It was a map." [22:07] <Grendel> "it sees this Rogue Trader is after the same thing, considering his interest in the ruins." [22:14] * Grendel tries to make more sense of the map this time around. [22:15] <@BradGM> **Roll scolatic lore (Astromancy)** [22:17] <Grendel> ((I'd like to use Conditioned Intellect, if I could..basically by studying for 10 minutes, I get +10 to my next roll, and an extra degree of success)) [22:18] <@BradGM> ((not a problem, that would be like gahtring your evidence and have it spreaded in front of you** [22:19] <@BradGM> ((so go for it)) [22:20] <Grendel> ((and +10 from fate)) [22:20] <Grendel> !dhroll 103 [22:20] <DiceServitor> Grendel: 14 Success by 8 degrees! [22:21] <@BradGM> ((that,s the Eldar map, you just saw correct?)) [22:22] <Grendel> ((yeah)) [22:24] <@BradGM> **It appears to be a map of a sector of the void, yet you cannot quite recognise it; in fact it,s not even something that would even qualify for something your vast, vast knowledge of astromancy would qualify as possible.** [22:24] <@BradGM> **Roll WP** [22:25] <@BradGM> ((versus corruption)) [22:26] <Grendel> ((Fate for +10. Don't think this is an attack, so Mental Aegis shouldn't come into play)) [22:26] <Grendel> !dhroll 66 [22:26] <DiceServitor> Grendel: 29 Success by 3 degrees! [22:28] <@BradGM> **The study of the map apepars to cause you some form of malevolent mental anguish you can manage.** [22:29] <Grendel> ((Can I link it to where we need to go next, or is it too alien?)) [22:31] <@BradGM> ((No; though with that roll, I'd say you can theorise or more deduce that soemone with some psychic ability could be capable of deciphering or at least read the map)) [22:32] <Grendel> ((Which explains the cloaked person :) )) [22:32] <Grendel> "It seems the map must be deciphered by a psyker." [22:36] * Mira_Atella mumbles a bit half asleep, "Ask the captain at dinner, maybe he'll loan you one." [22:37] <Grendel> "I assume he already has one." [22:37] <Mira_Atella> "That would be why I said to ask him." [22:39] <Grendel> "I mean he will have already interpreted the data. There is no need to inquire." [22:40] <Mira_Atella> "Unless he doesn't tell you what he found out. He does have an advantage over us now." [22:42] <Grendel> "Agreed." [22:43] <Jon_Wake> ((i'm gone for about half an hour and I miss nothing of value)) [22:44] <Mira_Atella> "Well, see how the situation presents itself. If you guys need me to do anything, I'll have my comm on still." [22:44] <@BradGM> ((WEll, you being gone for half an hour might explain why nothing of value happened.)) [22:44] <Grendel> ((And Grendel now knows how to navigate the webway!)) [22:45] <@BradGM> ((hmm..not really..)) [22:45] <Jon_Wake> "Although it might be worth mentioning that they would only be able to get to that map because we disarmed the bomb in there" [22:47] <Mira_Atella> "You told them we lied, so I wouldn't put much on them being overly generous with information." [22:47] <Grendel> "If they wish us to help with Von Gould, they must take us with them, it seems likely they will provide the information." [22:50] <Mira_Atella> "Better get ready for dinner then." [22:51] <Lyra_> "Agreed." [22:51] * Jon_Wake gets the Arbite uniform out [22:53] <@BradGM> ((Ok if we stop it here for tonight?)) [22:54] <Mira_Atella> (( k )) [22:54] <Grendel> ((probably good. My head's about to explode)) [22:54] <@BradGM> +++++++Terminate Transmission+++++++