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This shoud be a relatively straight forward operation.

But I think I've said that before.

>Incomplete Guide https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPNs01vtVjQmldJIAQVPvKvK_miHlTe8c2qUtd1c9N8/edit?usp=sharing

==Name==
Ht XXFocus XX Reaction XX
AP YY Grit YY Crunch YY (4 or 0)
--
Accuracy-XX
Fieldcraft-XX
[Other Skill]-XX
--
Hand1: WEAPON

>Experimental Equipment for Pilots: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZoWo7O3deJ6fFNVcWh3zNz0JpQoM0SMNUwRBS-Q6Ipo/edit?usp=sharing

>Please note minor changes to Resonance Operative and TechOperative

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R&D has gone over your last operations and I've pulled some strings with the HZ Command. They weren't impressed with our attempt at getting Voltera, but they did think we showed some spirit.

Apparently two of their operatives - 92 and 16 if it means anything - put in a good word for us.

So we've got some MIST packs. They're much the same as the kit you're used to, except the incindiary grenades are effective against husks and other re-animated forces as the fire consumes their flesh, and the foam grenades are useful for immobilising anything you cannot put down immediately or can serve as emergency cover.

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Rolled 9, 6 + 5 = 20 (2d10 + 5)

Support on this operation is slight. You'll have to make do with what you can find on the ground. Half of our rapid reaction force is still undergoing medical from the Operation Cloaked Essence.

This one will be mostly on you, Trenchers. I'm counting on you.

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Supplies for this operation is:

20.

--

We don't know what to expect. Lieutenant General Aranski's signal carries nothing more than his personal signature and some coordinates. The 3rd Corps have taken a heavy battering and are, as far as we can ascertain, gone safe for those who are now prisoners of war, deserters, missing in action or marching towards us fuelled by the will of the Theurges.

But here's what we know about what might be in those woods.

==Planning Phase==

As usual, if you have any questions, now is the time.

>>2761934
Yeah, uh, can we get a better view of the field?

>Adminstrativia:

>There's a skirmishy discord: https://discord.gg/BvydtkD

>I have a twitter, seldom used: https://twitter.com/CompanyComQM

>>2761934
How does [SL] on Ciw-82 work? Is it always on?

>>2761948
no.

>>2761966
Aim at a spot and let the onboard guidance do the hard work for you.

Extra AP spent above that to fire remove 1 Cover from the target you're shooting at.

When Marking targets - that is, using the 4 AP +1 to hit 1aoe function - extra AP reduces the cover of all those target as well.

>>2761970
unfortunate

>>2761974
So it doesn't hit in 1 AoE, it makes targets in 1 AoE easier to hit for allies? And the 4 Ap for this function are in addition to the 4 Ap to shoot? How long does the bonus last?

>>2761983
You pick either. Firing is different from marking, but both operations cost 4 AP. The bonus lasts until targets are removed or fade from sight.

>>2761974
Also holy crap, a lv 2 [Sheer Bloody Competence] with Ciw-82 is the ultimate sniper.

>>2761924
>>2743071
>We agree, Trencher. Fixing.
What did you do to clarify the GL mechanics?

Are we able to take MistOp-Pack with another gun, or is our main weapon a pistol?

>>2761993
It replaces the kit, not your gun.

>>2761993
Changed the opacity on the clearly indicated hex marker of explosive strength by 1%.

>>2762015
Can every Trencher ability level up, or only SBC and Rookie's psionics? What are the level up requirements?

>>2762027
>>2762031
From what the QM has said, every Trencher talent can, it's simply not explicitly stated for all of them. You have to perform extraordinary feats or make significant developments using the talent to level up a talent.

>>2762035
>>2726327
>as for getting better at talents, Trenchers that push themselves discover conditions that trigger an evolution.
>TechOps and ResOps are reliant on Intelligence Gained and Research, because they're more . . . equipment reliant.

>>2762000
>>2761924
I wanted to check since these seem like individual weapons or sets to pick rather than necessarily different options. That does make the most sense.

>>2762031
Every Trencher talent has a conditional expansion trigger. If it occurs on map, it expands on map.*

Get out there, try stuff, get killed, try again.


*TechOps utilise the mundane equipment of the war effort to increase their capability, and every +1 skill invested into their talents for ResOps is a magnitude increase in potential power. Pilots rely on fielding and testing experimental equipment, and, like TechOps, develop as time goes on.

>>2761934
Techop Cross, reporting in.
The Mistop Packs come with two charges. Are these like premade detonators for the grenades to lay out traps? Or are they some kind of sticky explosive?

Rolled 5 (1d6)

>>2762054
technopath roll

One building, two outbuildings across a road. Road's trapped north, blockaded at two points.

Arrows?

The southwest and west look safe. I will deploy from the east.

==Stump==
Ht 12 Focus 10 Reaction 11
AP 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy - 10
Fieldcraft - 12
--
Hands: Chirni-77
Mistop-Pack

Sheer Bloody Competence II

>>2762078
>>2762054
Tech 5
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
“I am me and I and Them, all in all in all”

Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - Deploy.

Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.

--

They're premade charges. All grenades also come with a detonator, so you can use them to fashion a trap and detonate later for 1 AP. In the specific case of the detcharge, you set it like you would most things (4 AP) then detonate it later (1 AP) and it hits for 3d6(All). Its useful for breaching through walls or preparing traps.

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>>2762135
The front of the building looks to have barricades of some kind.
My guess is that our target is holed up in there, if they haven't been grabbed yet.

Outhouses might hold supplies. We'll have to get someone to secure that.
The roadblocks are probably only going to slow down pilot movement, so our pilot support near the building is going to be limited until we clear those out...
We might be able to sneak into the compound with a help of a ladder, but we'll have to see if the wall is scalable on site.

>>2762135
If I may - there's a building in the SW corner. With your ability to force crits you could snipe from up there all day.

>>2761920
Question: is the ResOp skill upgrade applicable retroactively, or only to newly rolled characters?

>>2762171
So, hang on.
Instead of spending the regular 10AP to deploy a drone, I spend 3AP?
Is that all the ability does?

>>2762179
Since our intel is bad, I am sticking with the Chirni. I can take someone else's gun if needed.

>>2762176
I plan to get into position for a large intel-sweep.

>>2762171
>They're premade charges. All grenades also come with a detonator, so you can use them to fashion a trap and detonate later for 1 AP. In the specific case of the detcharge, you set it like you would most things (4 AP) then detonate it later (1 AP) and it hits for 3d6(All). Its useful for breaching through walls or preparing traps.
>>2761924
>>2761920
Does the Mist-Op Pack cause one to lose the Flags and Detonators (the ones you craft) from the kit?

>>2762233
>>2762171
Yeah, but you can spend more AP that you would've spent spawning drones to either get more drones or higher ES for more Margin.

>>2762241
>>2762233
That's how it works - Rookie gets it. An unmentioned side benefit is also that we only issue the really expensive stuff to qualified personnel (ie: you).

And its not immediately obvious because who-ever writes these ability descriptions have the English proficiency of a pytherian auxiliary, but "Operate drone or yourself with your AP" has the enormous side-benefit that you can pilot an entire swarm of skimmer drones as one unit. Or a triplicate of hunter killers.

>>2762201
Everyone. Adjust accordingly. And it is not a universal upgrade.

>>2762241
No, you can still plant flags. Tear off a strip of your uniform if you have to. Standard detonators are part of the multi-tool kit, so they also come along. The DetCharges just pack more oomph. The kind of oomph that almost requires adding a "w" in front of the "oomph".

>>2762135
I was under the impression you were in the process of transfering out, Trencher.

>>2762454
"What command said, didnt you said you wanted to be a hazocom?"

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 20

--

The wind carries the sound of gunfire, lightning loud as it rolls across the woodland. Churned mud mix with blood and bodies. From up ahead, beyond a bent in the winding road, shouts, yells and screams mix with the staccato punctuation of rifles.

A half muffled whump from a grenade going off tears a moment of silence from the cacophony.

And then someone yells for a general charge.

[ TRENCHERS TO ACT ]

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB_0wRrZSp8&list=RDMUDw4oDl5NQ&index=2

>>2762454
The transport is due this time tomorrow.

Rolled 4, 5, 4 = 13 (3d6)

>>2762502
>deploy
>[deploy] a drone, evaluate 7 (10AP)
==Cross==
Ht 10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 10 Grit 3 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-12
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2); RoF +1/3 @ 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive])
Invetory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Stun x2, Foam x2, Incen x2, Gas x2, Charge x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2762502
"Lets do this I got my weird gas grenade thingys and I have my abomination of a armor that is the shell. I love it" :D
>Deploy.
>Use 10 ap to add 5 ap to the universal teamwork pool.

==Kari==
Ht 10/10 Focus 14/14 Reaction 8
AP 10 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Biology] 10

--
-Def: [Living Shell]
(2 DR, 12/12 HT. -2 AP)
Recovers 1d6 HT by consuming 3 AP or 3 Focus.
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 4 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill = +1Crunch.
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-Mistop-Pack
-6! Emitter

>>2762502
>Deploy.
"Shit man. I can't see shit. What about you?"
>>2762509
"Nice augments."

>>2757968
>Feel free to > important questions.
When you want us to > important questions, do you want us to do it like
>Quoted text
<Question>
Or
‘>Quoted text
><Question>?

==Lt. "Rookie"==
lvl 5
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-15
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 3
‘>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus:+1 Range or +1 Chance on any [Psion] action. 2 AP:+1 AoE. Can work through walls and roofs.
‘>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit, 0 AoE. Enemies roll once against their own Wards and Focus (?) to resist mind control for that turn. Spent AP lost if mind control fails. Can force controlled units to move beyond Range. Boosting allies will automatically rearrange actions so that they fit, even if the boosted action was a failed one.
‘>1 AP or Focus:4 HT or Focus damage, 0 AoE. Has to go through Focus first if there is any. Bonded Pilots roll against their own Focus to resist per mind burn.
‘>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range. 1 AoE, finds Connections. Applies to other [Psion] actions not listed above, like Analyze. More effective the longer the target lives.
‘>Spend 4 AP to manifest a Projection within Range. Requires LoS of hex. Can have multiple Projections at a time. AP and Focus pool is shared across all Projections and main body. All have the same stats and come with a duplicate of all items from before Projection. Disappears at the end of your turn, and can otherwise take full actions. Can move Projection beyond Range and LoS (?).
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range; 1d3+M dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3, 2; 1d6 dmg)
Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2 rld); RoF +1/3, 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive] - free Dodge or Overwatch)
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out). Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone).
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch).
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18).
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18).

>>2762544
I'll see if I can get a flying drone up to a recon sweep.
Looks like our friends are getting quite busy.

>>2762541
'>>Use 10 ap to add 5 ap to the universal teamwork pool.
Oh yeah, good idea.
>>2762544
>>2761928
>Donate all 10 AP into Tactical Pool.

>>2762502
Hm

> Move 222 22
> Conceal myself in the underbrush
> Draw 4AP from the c-ordinate teamwork pool (now contains 1AP)
> Call info-sweep +AoE on pytherian banner north
> Reactive Dodge

==Stump==
Ht 12 Focus 10 Reaction 11
AP 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy - 10
Fieldcraft - 12
--
Hands: Chirni-77
Mistop-Pack

>>2762558
Yep, just wanted to add some to the pool so that when we meet first contact we can double tap the enemies without expending our focus.
Also rookie, what is your opinion on shells? Well less shells but someone manipulating your body to be better?
Do you prefer to have brittle scales or perhaps limber footing like a cheetah?

>>2762544
This is just the Mistop-Pack.

>>2762573
There is a limit of 2* deployed units in the pool

>>2762575
Well 6 ap to the pool isn't that bad. Better than nothing
No but seriously what is your opinion on what i said about modifying you.

>>2762573
'>Also rookie, what is your opinion on shells? Well less shells but someone manipulating your body to be better?
>>2762581
'>No but seriously what is your opinion on what i said about modifying you.
"I don't mind so long as you ask for and they give consent. I'd be okay if you skipped asking to save their life if there wasn't enough time. I already have a talent that sort of lets me control people in that fashion."
'>Do you prefer to have brittle scales or perhaps limber footing like a cheetah?
“Frankly I prefer looking like myself. Or, I guess myself in my armor since that’s what everyone almost always sees each other as in combat. Otherwise, limber footing (AP) is preferred. I’d like to be able to do stuff.”

>>2762575
‘>There is a limit of 2* deployed units in the pool
>>2762581
Yeah, which makes the cap >>2762522
>>2762541
>>2762544
>>2762567
2x4=8. Currently it's 1+5=6.

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross
Re3 | Kari
TR4 | Rookie

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 20

--

Two troopers sprint out from the undergrowth and slide into cover behind a rock outcropping, pursued by a rain of bullets. Debris and bits of old dirt explode around the ragged looking soldiers wearing the uniform of the 3rd Corps, 18th Rifles.

--

The Pytherian Standard is defended by a barricade manned by two Pathfinders firing at some unseen target. Corpse nearby belong to a pair of Legio taken down with what might be headshots.

--

[ ENEMY PHASE ]

> On maps with unsure deployment, you cannot act upon deployment. Stake a claim to allow ease of reinforcement

>>2762544
Greentexting will do. It's code for "This is game relevant, pay attention" in these threads.

>>2762618
>> On maps with unsure deployment, you cannot act upon deployment. Stake a claim to allow ease of reinforcement
So we didn't get to donate AP to the Tactical Pool even though it doesn't require hex positioning?

>>2762623
Either one?

>>2762618
'>Two troopers sprint out from the undergrowth and slide into cover behind a rock outcropping, pursued by a rain of bullets. Debris and bits of old dirt explode around the ragged looking soldiers wearing the uniform of the 3rd Corps, 18th Rifles.
>>2758889
>Is it the 2 guys who got sent from last mission? Or are these the survivors from the general? Can we contact them and their commander?

Rolled 3, 4, 1 = 8 (3d6)

>>2762581
oh
>[deploy] some kind of scouting drone, 10 AP (vs 19)
>draw 4 from pool and strike a flag down

==Cross==
Ht 10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 10 Grit 3 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-12
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - Deploy.
Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2); RoF +1/3 @ 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive])
Invetory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Stun x2, Foam x2, Incen x2, Gas x2, Charge x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2762635
wait, if nobody actually provided to the pool, i'll have to nix that last action
whoops

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross
Re3 | Kari
TR4 | Rookie

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 20

---

Pytherian Pathfinders line the slight crest in the road, pulling prepared fortifications from packs. They duck beneath their quickly erected cover and snap off a series of gunshots. One continues the work of fortifying. Disciplined, capable. These are regular Legion Pathfinders, not the Theurgical Faithful.

[ TRENCHERS TO ACT ]

Rolled 2, 3, 2 = 7 (3d6)

>>2762649
whoops, again
>[deploy] a drone, 9 AP (vs 18)
>move 3
==Cross==
Ht 10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 10 Grit 3 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-12
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - Deploy.
Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2); RoF +1/3 @ 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive])
Invetory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Stun x2, Foam x2, Incen x2, Gas x2, Charge x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2762649
So who's going to do what? All 5 spotted Pathfinders are in combat, 1 Trooper just died. The 3 new Pathfinders were moving from West, indicating that may be where the rest of their forces are.
I'll hold off on deploying NPCs until I know who's where.

>>2762660
I'm gonna hang back and let my drones handle it.
Maybe patch into their network if I have the time...

We need to get a flag down for fast deployment as well. I hope we aren't the only four deployed right now.

>>2762649
>>2762658
'>>[deploy] a drone, 9 AP (vs 18)
>Boost: Cross. +2 ES. 1x2 AP.
>>2762671
Waiting for the rest of the actions to see if I need to boost others.

8 AP left.

==Lt. "Rookie"==
lvl 5
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-15
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 3
‘>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus:+1 Range or +1 Chance on any [Psion] action. 2 AP:+1 AoE. Can work through walls and roofs.
‘>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit, 0 AoE. Enemies roll once against their own Wards and Focus (?) to resist mind control for that turn. Spent AP lost if mind control fails. Can force controlled units to move beyond Range. Boosting allies will automatically rearrange actions so that they fit, even if the boosted action was a failed one.
‘>1 AP or Focus:4 HT or Focus damage, 0 AoE. Has to go through Focus first if there is any. Bonded Pilots roll against their own Focus to resist per mind burn.
‘>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range. 1 AoE, finds Connections. Applies to other [Psion] actions not listed above, like Analyze. More effective the longer the target lives.
‘>Spend 4 AP to manifest a Projection within Range. Requires LoS of hex. Can have multiple Projections at a time. AP and Focus pool is shared across all Projections and main body. All have the same stats and come with a duplicate of all items from before Projection. Disappears at the end of your turn, and can otherwise take full actions. Can move Projection beyond Range and LoS (?).
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range; 1d3+M dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3, 2; 1d6 dmg)
Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2 rld); RoF +1/3, 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive] - free Dodge or Overwatch)
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out). Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone).
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch).
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18).
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18).

>>2762709
Ugh that entire action was a mess one sec.

>Begin cooking a [foam grenade] so that it will explode on impact the next turn when it is thrown 4 ap.
>Set up a emitter 2 of me

==Kari==
Ht 10/10 Focus 14/14 Reaction 8
AP 10 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Biology] 10

--
-Def: [Living Shell]
(2 DR, 12/12 HT. -2 AP)
Recovers 1d6 HT by consuming 3 AP or 3 Focus.
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 4 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill = +1Crunch.
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-Mistop-Pack
-6! Emitter

>>2762709
>>2762712
Unlike Fraggers, Foamers go off when you throw them as the aerosolized compound reacts with the air.

>>2762671
>We need to get a flag down for fast deployment as well. I hope we aren't the only four deployed right now.
We aren't the only 4 deployed, there are other allied NPCs already here.
>>2762649
Which person or hex do you think a flag would be best placed at?

>>2762717
Huh.......did not know that...oh well

>>2762720
Right where we are, so people can act as soon as they're deployed.
We'll drop more flags as we advance.

>>2762728
As in, on which hex or person do you think we should have a flag placed at first? Where Stump is, me, or at you?

>>2762742
Stump's off doing busy stuff, Kari already spent 4 AP, and I've spent my AP also.
You plant the flag.

>>2762753
>>2762684
>‘>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit, 0 AoE. Enemies roll once against their own Wards and Focus (?) to resist mind control for that turn. Spent AP lost if mind control fails. Can force controlled units to move beyond Range. Boosting allies will automatically rearrange actions so that they fit, even if the boosted action was a failed one.
I can give AP to other units at 1:1 within Grit, or Mind Boost them.

>>2762753
Or, uh, Kari spent 8 AP.
You need 4 to plant a flag.

Wait, Kari's got 12 AP total, right?
>>2762715
Plant the flag with your last AP, will you?

>>2762757
'>Wait, Kari's got 12 AP total, right?
>>2762715
'>(2 DR, 12/12 HT. -2 AP)
Nah, Kari made herself slower for her armor.

>>2762761
I smell like sea salt, and also my uniform does to but thats okay because protection yaaaay.

>>2762761
Oh. Right.
You have the most forward position, then, so you can plant the flag.
Alternatively, you could move a bit closer to Stump and make him plant the flag...

5 minutes

Rolled 2, 6, 2, 4, 6, 4, 1, 6, 1 = 32 (9d6)

>>2762684
Get us patched into the general's comms.

> Evaluate once for each action (4AP)
> 2AP 2 Focus doubletap pathfinder 666611
> 2AP 2 Focus doubletap pathfinder 666111
> 2AP 2 Focus doubletap pathfinder 661111
// TN ~ 12
> Reactive Dodge

==Stump==
Ht 12 Focus 4 Reaction 11
AP 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy - 10
Fieldcraft - 12
--
Hands: Chirni-77 -- 1/2 1
Mistop-Pack

>>2762618
>spend 2 focus to make a quick 2 DR barricade in front of me .

>>2762770
So as forward as possible, got it.

>>2762684
>>2762649
>>2762776
>Move 2. 1 AP.
>>2762776
>Boost: Stump. Plant flag. 4 AP.
>Boost: Stump. Build barricade @ 1. 2pts. 2 AP.
>>2762631
>>2762658
>Boost: Cross. Establish connection to allies. 1 AP.

>>2762799
I was hoping I could stay hidden for a while longer.

>>2762799
>[Reactive] Overwatch @ 1. +2 ES. +3 Range. 9 ammo.

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross
Re3 | Kari [Focus 12]
TR4 | Rookie

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 20

--

Shots ring out - chest, head, chest, head - wood.

Dammit, he lived.

--

[TS Liren]
Sending in the Raptor package, Cross. Take care of my baby now, y'hear?

[ ENEMY PHASE]

-->
Raptor
Margin 14

AP - None
Int 20
DR 8
Signal 4
[Rippers] 2! 1d6 VS, Autofire 1, *60 Degree
[RocketPods] 2! 1d6 EX, +1 Rocket per !, Rend 1
[KinManArray] Generates 1 point of Push or Pull with 1 !. Range Grit.
[E-War Package] TechOps can hack out of LoS if within Signal.
[Hovers - Moves 1.5 Hex For 1 AP]

>>2762804
>>2762799
Didn't you already reveal yourself once you started shooting? The boost goes after that.

>>2762809
"Oh mama, that is one huge drone."

>>2762809
Oh baby, what's your name?
Come to papa now, don't be scared.

>>2762809
“Damn son. I didn't know drones could be this good. Real glad I Boosted Cross now."
>>2762816
>>2761931
"It's immune to Pathfinder and Arcani guns. So long as they don't nade it it'll be fine."

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross
Re3 | Kari [Focus 12]
TR4 | Rookie

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 20

CrossSquad: Raptor

--

A spattering of gunfire ring out from the Pathfinder palisade. Reinforcements arrive from elsewhere as their position shifts - some take to finishing up the earthworks while others snap off a suppressive barrage.

The Vanadian Trooper sees an opening and runs for it - but caught in the open, is swept away by the advance of a Pytherian Alchimia shocktrooper.

--

[ TRENCERS TO ACT ]

>>2762856
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i54fC35UgZc

>>2762856
Hey, command, what's Signal determine?

Rolled 3, 6, 1 = 10 (3d6)

>>2762809
"ResOp Blink, ready to go. I may not look like it, but I'm a genius."
>deploy 5 of Kari
>use 12 AP and 14 Focus to generate 30 Space Crunch
>attempt to teleport the big boulder near me, or at least as much of it as possible (dedicate 17 crunch to it) 13 hexes diagonally over the two enemy troopers (they're 9 hexes away, teleport the boulder 9 hexes above them)
>let gravity do the rest


==Blink==
Ht 10Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
[Space]-8
--
Hand1: Kinetic Manipulator
Standard Trencher Kit

>>2761928
How long does the Coordinate Teamwork Ap pool last?
>>2762338
I feel like I have forgotten some of what I learned. Ah, well, find a penny, lose a penny, right?

>>2762856
>Sheet Check

==Resin==
Ht 10/10 Focus 14/14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Chance] 10

--
-Def: [Light] (DR 1; Consumables are 2!)
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 5 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill/2! = +1Crunch. 1!=+1Range
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-TrenchKit
-6! Emitter

>>2760723
>>2760990
Thanks for the formatting, I'll be using that for gear. Looks more intuitive than my prior one.

>>2762856
>>2762799
>>2762805
So I submitted my command too late.

>>2762868
'>How long does the Coordinate Teamwork Ap pool last?
The entire mission.

>>2762864
The range of the E-War package, TechOp Cross!

Normally hacking requires LOS, right? Sooooooo - E-War Capability means the drone can act as a node from which you hack! I cobbled an extra dish on there with some duct tape 'cause I figured the idea was mint.

Albeit only anything within its signal range. This makes it possible for the drone to act as a mobile source of information warfare if you need to wring a connection out to something where it'd be ludicrously deadly for your fragile human feet to thread.

The Raptor doesn't have the best signal package.

I got a little distracted with the ripper cannonry.

>>2762868
Until spent, ResOp!

Sheet check is... fine!

Rolled 6, 4, 4 = 14 (3d6)

>>2762856
>piloting raptor...
>move raptor 211112 (4 AP)
>FIRE THE RIPPERS! (evaluate 4, vs 13?)
AHAHAHA!
Hey Rookie, you should boost me and get on this action. I've never felt so powerful!

==Cross==
Ht 10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 10 Grit 3 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-12
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - Deploy.
Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2); RoF +1/3 @ 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive])
Invetory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Stun x2, Foam x2, Incen x2, Gas x2, Charge x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

Rolled 1, 1, 2 = 4 (3d6)

>>2762856
>use 6 ap to get +6 on my next skill thing.
>Chuck a [stun grenade] at the middle of the group of pathfnders 1,1,1,1,1,2,2, of me.
==Kari==
Ht 10/10 Focus 14/14 Reaction 8
AP 10 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Biology] 10

--
-Def: [Living Shell]
(2 DR, 12/12 HT. -2 AP)
Recovers 1d6 HT by consuming 3 AP or 3 Focus.
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 4 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill = +1Crunch.
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-Mistop-Pack
-6! Emitter

>>2762871
okay, you're gonna need to boost me a lot
Those rippers have autofire 1. That means it hits additional hits on a margin IN A CONE!
I'm telling you. Those pathfinders won't see it coming.

>>2762856
Hey command, do you have to roll to throw grenades? What is the range, is there a set limit or can we try to go for a hail mary at a penalty????
Or is it simply a action and no roll?

4chan connection error forced me to restart my computer. Then I realized I had to split my post.

>>2762856
>>2762866
>Boost: Kari. Deploy flag. 4 AP.
This will allow you to deploy there.
>>2762799
>>2762658
>Boost: Cross. Establish connection to allies. 1 AP.

>>2762897
>Rolled 6, 4, 4 = 14 (3d6)
>>FIRE THE RIPPERS! (evaluate 4, vs 13?)
Wow.
>Boost: Kari. +1 ES. 1 AP.

4 AP left.

>>2762866
'>Rolled 3, 6, 1 = 10 (3d6)
'>>use 12 AP and 14 Focus to generate 30 Space Crunch
I don't know if you failed the roll or not to Boost you.
>>2762905
Waiting for Blink.

>>2762928
Thats a disaster waiting to happen, boost him.

>>2762928
==Lt. "Rookie"==
lvl 5
HT 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
AP (!) 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-15
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 3
‘>[GRIT] is Range. 1! or Focus:+1 Range or +1 Chance on any [Psion] action. 2!:+1 AoE. Can work through walls and roofs.
‘>Spend AP (!) interchangeably on any unit, 0 AoE. Enemies roll once against their own Wards and Focus (?) to resist mind control for that turn. Spent ! lost if mind control fails. Can force controlled units to move beyond Range. Boosting allies will automatically rearrange actions so that they fit, even if the boosted action was a failed one.
‘>1! or Focus:4 HT or Focus damage, 0 AoE. Has to go through Focus first if there is any. Bonded Pilots roll against their own Focus to resist per mind burn.
‘>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range. 1 AoE, finds Connections. Applies to other [Psion] actions not listed above, like Analyze. More effective the longer the target lives.
‘>Spend 4! to manifest a Projection within Range. Requires LoS of hex. Can have multiple Projections at a time. AP and Focus pool is shared across all Projections and main body. All have the same stats and come with a duplicate of all items from before Projection. Disappears at the end of your turn, and can otherwise take full actions. Can move Projection beyond Range and LoS (?).
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4!)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range; 1d3+M dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); 3!; [QD] – 1! to switch to; RoF +1/3|2; 1d6 dmg)
Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2 rld); 3!; RoF +1/3|2; 3!; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive] - free Dodge or Overwatch)
Kit: Multitool (1! = 1 point {1p}; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out). Gasmask (4!; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone).
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch).
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18).
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18).

>>2762928
blink just deployed, can't act

>>2762928
Well, I failed by 2, but I don't think the rock will fall on anything important. Probably.

>>2762917
There is always a roll.
The limits of thrown are GRIT + 3

>>2762931
How much AP does he need?
>>2762935
He can if he deploys at a B-Tank, marked zone, or flag. I planted the flag so he could since it was from Kari's position.

>>2762866
>>deploy 5 of Kari
>>2762928
>>Boost: Kari. Deploy flag. 4 AP.
Plant flag 5 of Kari that is. So he can deploy.

>>2762942
Yeah, but that's a bit time-travel whimey.. odd.

>>2762942
>>2762939
Oh.

>>2762928
>>2762866
>>use 12 AP and 14 Focus to generate 30 Space Crunch
Boost: +2 ES. 2 AP.

>>2762856
>[Reactive] Overwatch @ 1. +2 ES. +3 Range. 9 ammo.

>>2762897
>>2762928
'>>Rolled 6, 4, 4 = 14 (3d6)
'>>>FIRE THE RIPPERS! (evaluate 4, vs 13?)
'>Wow.
'>>Boost: Kari. +1 ES. 1 AP.
Extra boost: +2 ES. 2 AP. Total +3 ES and 3 AP.

>>2762948
I figured the action was queued, so it goes after that if I set it up.
I can resubmit it to reorganize my commands.

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross
Re3 | Kari [Focus 12]
TR4 | Rookie
Re5 | Blink
Re6 | Resin

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 20

CrossSquad: Raptor

--

Reinforcements arrive!
This'll show them.

But did anyone take care of that Alchemia trooper?

INCOMING

[ ENEMY PHASE ]

>>2762881
Excellent! Then maybe I should

>>2762856
>Deploy
(sheet >>2762868)

>>2762856
> Fire at the shocktrooper, aim at their eye slit, force critical hit.
> Take 2AP from the pool
> Move 322

>>2762942
What happened to my emitter?

>>2762715
>>2762978
Maybe he was taking an older action at the time? I don't know.

>>2762984
Eh probably, oh well I can set up a new one later.

GUYS, SEE THAT LEGIONARE NOONE KILL HIM BLIND HIM, SHOOT HIS ***** BUT WHATEVER YOU DO NOT KILL HIM!

>>2763000
>>2762871
Guess we share the submission deadline problems. On the bright side >>2762964
>But did anyone take care of that Alchemia trooper?
we started ironing out these problems early enough that we wouldn't be burnt as badly as otherwise.

>>2763009
I can mind burn him so his head pops instead of detonating the flamethrower fuel tank if that's what you're worried about.
>>2762955
Also I have Overwatch enabled with the gun.

>>2763009
are you trying to capture him?
That's... uh...
Well, that's pretty brave.

>>2763013
I was hoping that we could get him *alive* and transport him back to base break his bones, shit his **** just you know make sure he's alive and stuff.

>>2763019
Oh. I can do that too. Mind burn bypasses DR and INT and goes straight for Focus > HT. I can also mind control him to do other stuff like knock himself out or such.

>>2763024
...That would be wonderful rookie, please do that.

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross
Re3 | Kari [Focus 12]
TR4 | Rookie
Re5 | Blink
Re6 | Resin

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 20

CrossSquad: Raptor

--

Bullets strike from the undergrowth - allies? other enemies? - attacking the beleaguered pathfinders. They drop. Their final cognizant member sprints for the nearby Pytherian Standard and, with a flourish, rips out a signal flare.

Trouble incoming.

--

Trencher Stump spins around, breathes in, sights, and breathes out - the Alchemia trooper rears back from a bullet severing their optical nerve. Shuddering for a moment, the Alchemia lets out a groan and

stumbles forward, flesh re-knitting. It takes a deep breath as it comes upon the Raptor drone and then ... flinches as some internal reaction goes horribly, horribly awry.

Seeing his chance, the nearby Legio sprints into the woods to hunt a sniper but Stump dodges the initial attack.

[ TRENCHERS TO ACT ]

>>2763035
Command does the theurgist look like a man or a a women?
>Spend 1 ap to find out.

Rolled 3, 3, 1 = 7 (3d6)

>>2763037
I forgot about dice.

>>2763037
The Alchemia?

Somewhere underneath the armor and the black-orb eyes, vaguely feminine. But that may just be the light.

>>2763026
Oh. The Alchemia is the Theurge-looking guy instead of the Legio. Still the same thing.
>>2763037
kek
>>2763035
If someone could [Fieldcraft] Analyze or similiar on the Alchemia trooper so we know what we need to do to stun him, that would be great. Or throw a stun grenade and then one of us ties him up.

Rolled 4, 5, 5 = 14 (3d6)

>>2763035
oh god what is that
ROCKETS ROCKETS
>rocket pods 323 (firing 6 rockets, evaluate 5 [2 focus])

==Cross==
Ht 10 Focus 10 Reaction 7
AP 10 Grit 3 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-12
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - Deploy.
Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2); RoF +1/3 @ 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive])
Invetory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Stun x2, Foam x2, Incen x2, Gas x2, Charge x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2763047
Let's just bludgeon him with the butt of our rifle or in my case my pistol.
I'm sure you can do that.
>>2763035
>1 AP analyze: Can we knock the alchemia unconscious with force?

>>2763052
Dude why, we were going to capture her.

>>2763035
Fine whatever we have the legio anyway.

>>2763047
"Rookie, mind making the legionare knock himself out?"

>>2763062
you can capture her in bits and pieces
it looks like whatever she did... adapted... to the drone's armor
looks tough anyways, she'll survive.

Rolled 4, 5, 1 = 10 (3d6)

>>2763035
"Right... Showtime !"
>Burn 12 Ap and 14 Focus, generate 30 crunch of [Space]
>Teleport the big boulder near me, using 13 crunch worth of Space, over a distance of 17 hexes diagonally, on top of the nearest Pytherian flag. (Flag is 14 hexes of my, teleport the rock 10 hexes over it)

==Blink==
Ht 10Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
[Space]-8
--
Hand1: Kinetic Manipulator
Standard Trencher Kit

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>>2763065
"Just...dont kill the legionare promise?'

>>2763035
>-Lucky Number Six!
>6! Plant [Emitter] 5
>1Fc Sprint
>4! Move 556 611 61
>4! Take Cover

==Resin==
Ht 10/10 Focus 13/14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Chance] 10

--
-Def: [Light] (DR 1; Consumables are 2!)
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 5 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill/2! = +1Crunch. 1!=+1Range
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-TrenchKit
-6! Emitter

>>2763066
Right, I failed by 2, Kinetic Manipulator needs 2 AP to generate +1 skill

>>2763062
>>2763035
>>2763065
It looks like from Harden she has DR 4. She lost 12 HT then got +5 so she's at ? HT.
>>2762809
>[RocketPods] 2! 1d6 EX, +1 Rocket per !, Rend 1
>>2763052
6*3(median)=18 dmg, 6 Rend=0 armor. She'll likely die instantly.

>>2763074
Yeah....Well at least we have the legionare we can still capture.

>>2763073
Allies can also [Spot] without my [Psion] talent at +1 ES per 1!. Assuming the + bonus doesn't change from guns.

>>2763074
so you can capture her in bits and pieces
I am NOT going to fuck with someone who can... adapt... like that.

>>2763080
"How about squished like a pancake, would that be fine ?"

>>2763089
I think I have it quite handled.
Maybe get the poor guy who's about to call in fire support.

Rolled 6, 3, 3 = 12 (3d6)

>>2763035
8 ap left after analyzing.

>Move: 3,2,3,
>Slap cross after he kills the alchemi
>use 4 focus and 2 ap to get +6 skill.
>Targeting the legionare near stump generate a pain impulse right in his crotch region to the point where it would be similar to whacking a sledgehammer in someones groin.


==Kari==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12/14 Reaction 8
AP 10 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Biology] 10

--
-Def: [Living Shell]
(2 DR, 12/12 HT. -2 AP)
Recovers 1d6 HT by consuming 3 AP or 3 Focus.
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 4 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill = +1Crunch.
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-Mistop-Pack
-6! Emitter

>>2763079
>>2758188
>You can absolutely work together and spot for each other. Spotting for a rifleman is the same. AP applies a +1 Bonus to attempt a specific action but nothing stipulates it has to be your action.
>( If you are trying to help someone, you do need to be in a position to viably help them. You can't spot a shot for someone who is on the opposite site of the map in a soundproof chamber versus a target you can't see )
Seems like it does, since it doesn't state a limited, but requires LoS and a partner.

>>2763035
>>2763073
>>2763066
>Boost: Blink. +2 ES. 2x2 AP.
>>2763096
Did you succeed? How do you do the math on [Re]?

Rolled 2, 3, 4 = 9 (3d6)

>>2763035

> -sheer competence: -1AP to all consumables
> move 4
> throw an incendiary grenade at the legionnaire
> move 33233
> evaluate then reactive dodge facing 1-wards


==Stump==
Ht 12 Focus 5 Reaction 11
AP 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy - 10
Fieldcraft - 12
--
Hands: Chirni-77
Mistop-Pack

>>2763109
So for resops, it depends on the equipment.
For example my standard array allows me to spend 1 ap to get +1 skill whenever i use the 'magic' or well resonance type that is 'biology' in addition each array has a set configuration within t.

While mine allows me to gain +1 skill per ap used, the kinetic manipulator on the other hand uses 2 ap to gain 1 skill but it makes up for it in firepower.
An example being that a kinetic resops will have a easier time to get powerful crunch spells while a manipulator resops will be having a easier time doing diffcult or creative things.

Think of it like a chisel and a scapel.
>>2763111
Stump i was trying to stun him so we can capture him......
>Crys a little bit

>>2763109
6! left.
>>2763035
>Deploy 1 Hazer @ VA1. 6 Supplies.
14 Supplies left.

>>2763096
>>2763109
Oh, you did succeed. It was a close range action and the +skill was for +ES.

>>2763119
If they're stunned, they won't be able to put themselves out.

>>2763109
That's a Bio Skill 15, Crunch 4 casting.
(16-1 for an extra subtarget.)
So, probably not enough to take him out of the fight, but certainly he is having a bad day.

>>2763121
Hazers are 8 supply now.
I think every reinforcement got more expensive after your stunt over at the last op.

>>2763128
What stunt?

>>2763131
30 trooper deaths.

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross [ Focus 10 ]
Re3 | Kari [Focus 8]
TR4 | Rookie
Re5 | Blink
Re6 | Resin [HT 8 Focus 12]

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 20

CrossSquad: Raptor

Array A1

--

With a Big Enough Rock...

--

Kari causes a Legio to experience an agony flash of pure pain, just as Stum pcauses a Legio to experience an agonizing flash of pure fire.

Briefly, Heistfel of the Grain Yellow achieves grand new heights in the sensation of pain.

[ ENEMY PHASE ]

>>2763135
In the sense I was sending in too many or too many died? Also the casualties have been increasing steadily every mission.

>>2763121
>[Psion+Fieldcraft] Call allies. 6!

>>2763140
You set a record for trooper deaths in a single op!
That mission was a right slaughterhouse.
I'm just saying it's a coincidence that now troopers suddenly get a little more expensive.

you know whats amazing, hes still alive...I'm gonna make sure he survives this until the flames die off.

>>2763149
"I'm guessing your sentiment is that you're rather Cross with me right now?"

>>2763150
Fire deals lingering damage.

>>2763171
Dammit oh well, maybe that pathfinder up north could serve as a test dummy.

>>2763171
I... I...
Yeah.
You're right.
kek
I'm gonna patch into their comms next turn.
Who wants to use the shooty drone?

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==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross [ Focus 10 ]
Re3 | Kari [Focus 8]
TR4 | Rookie
Re5 | Blink
Re6 | Resin [HT 8 Focus 12]

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 12

Tenacious Turtle: 1 Hazer.

CrossSquad: Raptor

Array A1

--

A legio bursts from the undergrowth, carrying a minirature sun. ResOp Resin snuffs out the flames at their feet with a few stamps of the boot.

A whistling noise grows steadily louder.

Trencher Rookie attempts to reach allies or those who might in the forests like we, and for a moment, a sensation of intention focuses his eyes on the crest of the nearby hill, where a pair of soldiers from the 3rd Corps, 7th Assault Group spring from cover to pounce on the final pathfinder. In turn, the Legio's shifting to regain control of the lookout position cut them down. The contact ends.

--

[CompanyCommand]
Well, Trenchers.
That bushfire is going to be a signal to everyone. They know we're here now.

[ TRENCHER PHASE ]

>>2763189
"Uh. Is that Legio on fire still alive? I can't tell."

>>2763192
My guess yes, someone inject him while i nut punch two other people.

>>2763195
With a Field Kit?

>>2763201
yeah why not.

Rolled 3, 1, 1, 1, 5, 6 = 17 (6d6)

>>2763189
>analyze enemy comms, patch us in (evaluate 4, 5AP total, vs 16)
>rockets 1122, add 1 rocket, evaluate 3 (vs 12)

==Cross==
Ht 10 Focus 10 Reaction 7
AP 10 Grit 3 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-12
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - Deploy.
Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2); RoF +1/3 @ 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive])
Invetory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Stun x2, Foam x2, Incen x2, Gas x2, Charge x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2763210
well it seems cross has the legios covered..

Rolled 1, 6, 4 = 11 (3d6)

>>2763189
Let them burn, they will just fight you.

> Move 2
> Analyze the drone
> Aim 3 then shoot the flying drone, RoF 4
> Move 332
> Reactive Dodge

==Stump==
Ht 12 Focus 5 Reaction 11
AP 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy - 10
Fieldcraft - 12
--
Hands: Chirni-77
Mistop-Pack

>>2763213
I got him stump, he will experiance pain similar to vickens when he tried to woo that biology resop with the cat ears.

Rolled 3, 4, 5 = 12 (3d6)

>>2763189
>Throw a frag grenade at my feet
>Spend 4 AP to boost Space skill by 2
>prepare to recast my 30 Crunch teleport spell on the grenade, to teleport it 12 tiles away, direction 2, on top of that silly looking dude, during his turn. Use the 18 remaining crunch to adjust the coordinates of the grenade, in case he moves

==Blink==
Ht 10 Focus 0 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
[Space]-8
--
Hand1: Kinetic Manipulator
Standard Trencher Kit

Rolled 6, 1, 3 = 10 (3d6)

>>2763189
>2Fc +2HT
>6! Plant [Emitter] 3
>4! Intel-Sweep 8×1wards of Raptor
>2! Inspect Nearby/Underfoot Corpses

==Resin==
Ht 10/10 Focus 10/14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Chance] 10

--
-Def: [Light] (DR 1; Consumables are 2!)
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 5 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill/2! = +1Crunch. 1!=+1Range
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-TrenchKit
-6! Emitter

>>2763235
Right, I'm going to need 4 AP again to land that correctly

>>2761931
Legio starts with 13 HT
>>2761924
Incin deals 4d6 fire.
>>2763139
>>2763189
13 HT-11 dmg=2 HT. He'll likely die at the end of this phase from the fire if someone doesn't put it out.
>[Reactive] Dodge @ 1.
>Move 1. 1 AP.
>Put out fire on Legio. [Fieldcraft? Multitool? Physical action?] 1 AP? Spend AP as needed.
>Arrest him, tie him up while he's still recovering. 1 AP.
>>2763218
>Mind burn him into unconsciousness if there's too much resistance. Assuming the pain didn't do him in. 1 AP.

>Deploy 1 Trooper @ where the wounded Trooper beneath [Re6] is. [Command] to extract wounded. 1!
>[Psion] Analyze Hazer. 1!

?! left. 4-5!(?)

>>2763235
>>2763239
+2 ES. 4!
You didn't roll for the grenade because you didn't need to?

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>>2763213
They're nasty bits of work, those. Anti Infantry creations, meant to hunt down entrenched operatives.

Rolled 1, 2, 1 = 4 (3d6)

>>2763243
>[Psion] Analyze Hazer. 1!
Roll.

>>2763243
Yeah, I imagine I can drop it to my feet without a roll

Rolled 3, 6, 1, 5, 3, 4, 2, 4, 6 = 34 (9d6)

>>2763189
"Stop being a baby here have some of momma kari's medicine hazer do me a favor and capture him? I know your busy looking stoic and mysterious but still do me a favor and do that."
>Use 4ap and 3 focus to get +5 skill on my resop roll and cast a healing spell on the legionary with 4 crunch
>Recast the healing spell again on the legionary 3 ap
>Use 3 ap to ask the hazocom to stabilize and capture the legionary.
==Kari==
Ht 10/10 Focus 8/14 Reaction 8
AP 10 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Biology] 10

--
-Def: [Living Shell]
(2 DR, 12/12 HT. -2 AP)
Recovers 1d6 HT by consuming 3 AP or 3 Focus.
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 4 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill = +1Crunch.
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-Mistop-Pack
-6! Emitter

>>2763251
>>2763243
I was already working on that, but this should guarantee success.

>>2763244
What does the [:.]= symbol mean? >>2761920
Is it the inverse of the Crunch symbol, making it TacDefense?

>>2763266
Yep!
Now that he will be captured, we can focus on killing the rest!

Rolled 4, 3, 1 = 8 (3d6)

>>2763245
[Hazer-27]

You understand I can feel you do that right? It... It tickles.

>>2763273
oh no.

>>2763273
"Oh, sorry. I thought you couldn't feel it and it was painless unless I mind burn you."
>>2763279
I crit-succeed and he succeeds?

>>2763283
I believe that when i was takling to arkul he said his cranial bomb started to trigger he said that his head tickled.

>>2763288
Oh, right. I forgot about that. I wanted to see what [Psion] Analyze in contrast to other observation actions did since it wasn't stated before.

>>2763292
RIP hazocom, mind capturing the legionare manually rookie?

>>2763297
>>2763243
I already was.

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Rolled 3, 3, 6, 3, 1, 6 = 22 (6d6)

==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross [ Focus 10 ]
Re3 | Kari [Focus 3]
TR4 | Rookie
Re5 | Blink
Re6 | Resin [HT 10 Focus 10]

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 12

Tenacious Turtle: 1 Hazer.

CrossSquad: Raptor

Array A1
Array A2

--

ResOp Resin checks the undergrowth - and finds that it is rife with bodies. A rifle section, twelve or so, dead for hours. Efficient work done by capable hands.

Lt Rookie gives the word for an extraction but pauses in the doing with the sudden, sad realisation that for these Troopers, rescue is hours too late.

--

Trencher Stump learns something new, just as ResOp Blink drops a very big rock on a very surprised pathfinder.

We've captured a Pytherian Stand--- no, nevermind.

--

ResOp Resin's IntelSweep uncovers a Sigilcraft in the process of reloading, having just expended its munitions against whatever barriciade is being manned by men too long in the dying.

--

Tech Operative Cross glances up from his console at the approaching wildfire consuming the undergrowth long enough to key his headgear into the local Pytherian Legion Frequency. They have some guardians, mesh daemons, wards -- child's play. . .

Unfortunately, being distracted, rockets don't quite strike true.

--

[ ENEMY PHASE ]

[Hazer-27]
So.
Technically

I have to kill all of you now.

>>2763309
"God dammit rookie."

>>2763309
>[Hazer-27]
>So.
>Technically
>I have to kill all of you now.
>>2763321
"Oh, huh. I didn't know that was a thing. Was this in the briefings?"

>>2763325
THERE HAZOCOMS WHEN WE TRIED TO GET INTEL ON THEM COMMAND DENIED US!

>>2763309
"Please reconsider ?"

>>2763327
"I figured that was a challenge, and a test of our observation abilities."
>>2763292
>>2763309
So what did [Psion] Analyze do in contrast to [Fieldcraft] Analyze?

Rolled 6, 6, 5, 3, 6, 1, 3, 4, 2 = 36 (9d6)

>>2763309
>call in a drone (3 AP)
>call in another drone (3 AP)
>another drone surely wouldn't hurt (3 AP)
Ooh, that's a lot of fire.
>move 5
>>2763325
You might be able to talk him over.
I mean, it is an execution order on a technicality.

==Cross==
Ht 10 Focus 10 Reaction 7
AP 10 Grit 3 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-12
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - Deploy.
Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2); RoF +1/3 @ 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive])
Invetory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Stun x2, Foam x2, Incen x2, Gas x2, Charge x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2763335
My guess you tried to probe his mind for secrets.

>>2763243
Is "+2 ES, 4!" you aiding ResOp Blink?

>>2763343
Yeah. Should I have said >Boost: Blink or quoted the line then typed >Boost? I figured it was assumed referring to the links.

>>2763340
Oh. I figured it was the same as [Fieldcraft] Analyze, but scanning one's mind instead.

>>2763355
.......I think thats what I said, but yeah he's probably going to try to kill us all with his cybernetics or advanced training oh whosi whatsitt....so yeah.

>>2763343
>>2763348
>>2763355
It was a bit unclear. Noentheless, extinguishing the fire and tying up the Legio depleted your available AP.

--

Because Command forgot to tell you:

Fieldcraft is observation and training and gives physical clues and tells

Scanning and Psionics allows indepth interogation of minds and sentiment, and will tell you what information unable available from merely observing and thinking. You can gain more information, and generally make better estimates.

Example:
Using fieldcraft to analyse a Theurge will tell your their general plan

Using Scan gave you an understanding of their disposition, immediate plan, intention and current battle strategem.

>>2763360
What did you say?

>>2763369
>It was a bit unclear. Noentheless, extinguishing the fire and tying up the Legio depleted your available AP.
Oh. How much AP did that take?

>Because Command forgot to tell you:
I've been asking that multiple times and trying to use it in different combinations to figure it out. Thanks for telling me now.
What happens when I combine them both? Can I try doing the same observation ability on the same target multiple times? Like [Psion] [Scan+] the same Theurge 3 times?

>>2763370
Is it my grammar? Its probably my grammar.....
1. Okay so you tried to read his mind.
2. It went swimmingly well for you.
3. Not so much for the hazer as they are a restricted black ops unit that we are probably only given access to as the war turns to shit (which is exactly what happens.
4. Remember when you were informed that you had to serve 30 years in the military to even reveal that information to declassify it? Yeah you just did something like that.
5. Hes probably going to try to kill us all now.

>>2763360
Eh, I dunno, Hazers are probably pretty smart. If I were him, I'd use the weapons 'time' and 'Pytherians.' Given enough of either, his odds of success will be 100%

>>2763392
Were all gonna die here....at least i didn't die a virgin!

>>2763385
>Is it my grammar? Its probably my grammar.....
Nah. I was joking. Thanks for the clarification though.
I was interpreting [Psion] as surface thoughts and senses and augmenting my mind with metaphysical stuff to observe better or combine with other actions. I didn't think of it as an offensive thing that reaches into the chasms of one's mind. Unless I unlocked a higher-level talent or gave a foreboding command like [Mind Dive] or [Mind rip knowledge from brain] with higher DC.

I figured anything they didn't say no to was allowed, like observation.

>>2763392
A sound tactic.

>>2763395
Rookie gasps, "You're not a virgin?"

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>>2763245
Your name is Theresa Voldem, specialist, Vanadian Armed Forces, Isvind Battlegroup.

Your clearest, most distinct recent memory that has flashbulb burned itself into your neuronal substrate is the Pytherian Light Walker breaking the barricades around Sodemien and stepping on your special operations team.

You like to imagine that you are a no nonsense, go-getter type of person and this facade holds up well. Most people never realise the floral decorations in your small home was not, in fact, put up on your sufferance at the insistence of your partner. You like fuzzy things. You enjoy sunlight, books by that quirky Pytherian poet that breaks his lines in half, and you hope in your heart of hearts that you made the right decision in coming here.

The man in the lab coat asks if you are nervous.

There is not much to say. You are three times decorated veteran. You murdered the bondpilot that stepped on your comrades with a broken piece of plating you pried off of the shell of the walker that did the deed. You once wrestled two husks off of your sergeant, back on some no-name mud churned hill too many months ago. You don't do nervous. You don't do anxious

You tell him the truth.

"Yes"

He says that's a positive sign.

And then you begin.

Your clearest, most distinct recent memory that has flashbulb burned itself into your neuronal substrate is pain.

>>2763408
"Oh, uh. Shit. Uh... sorry sis. Didn't mean to do that. I didn't know I could do that either. Is there a way to reverse the process?"

>>2763405
I would like to thank the vanadian army for allowing me the chance to be in the batlte and you ordering me to get kowalaski....I'm sure you can guess who.

>>2763414
"Hm... crap. Is there a way for me to put the pieces back together and fix this?" Rookie starts flipping through his field manual, "Uh... crap. Where's the page for this?!"

>>2763425
"... Huh. Was it consensual?"

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>>2763408
Your clearest, most distinct recent memory that has flashbulb burned itself into your neuronal substrate is pain. Your nerves sing with it.

But.

But it's doesn't matter, really.

You can just tune it out.

==Trenchers==
TR1 | Stump
Te2 | Cross [Ht 4 Focus 10 ] [On Fire. -5 to everything]
Re3 | Kari [[Ht 4 Focus 3] [On Fire. -5 to everything]
TR4 | Rookie [Ht 4 Focus 4]
Re5 | Blink [ 3 HP, DR 0] [Profuse Bleeding. -1 HT per AP spent]
Re6 | Resin [HT 10 Focus 10]

==Supplies & Allies==
Supplies: 12

Tenacious Turtle: 1 Hazer.

CrossSquad: Raptor

Array A1
Array A2

--

Trencher Stump rears back as a ballistic trajectories throw up clouds of water around him. Meanwhile, as the fire expands, fuelled by the dry summer heat, the canvas of the standard issue Vanadian tent (uncomfortable, but ease to transport!) and the last remnants of the incendiary grenade, flames leap and spring and burn.

--

Resonance Operative Blink stares at the grenade at their feet. Wasn't that supposed to be elsewhere?

It goes off.

--

The Legios, seeing their chance, advance at rapid pace - putting fire down range and joining sword in battle. Trencher Rookie and the Hazer-27 are too stunned by sympathetic feedback to react. For now.

--

>Putting out fire requires a fieldcraft roll with enough margin to beat the value of the flame. In this case, 5.
>Profuse bleeding incurs -1 Ht per AP spent.
>6 Stun can be bought off with 6 AP.

[ TRENCHERS TO ACT ]

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Aaaaand tactical!

>>2763484
"AHHHH FIRE FIRE FIRE WHAT HAPPENED TO MY LIVING ARMOR!!! I THOUGHT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT!!!!"

>>2763484
>>2763478
> That is - 4 stun can be bought off with 4 AP.
> If fieldcraft is not expedient, perhaps immersing one self in water can put out the fire!

> There's so much of it

> on the other side of all that burning bush

>>2763489
do foam grenades put out fire?
being trapped in foam seems a lot more appealing than being on fire

>>2763478
'>TR4 | Rookie [Ht 4 Focus 4]
>>2763484
'>-6 HT on me
'>4 stun on me.
>>2763489
Does that mean I lost 6 HT from the Legio and 2 HT from the feedback?
Does 4 stun mean I'm missing 4 AP or I can't act until I spend the 4 AP to get rid of it, or someone snaps me out of it?
How much is the Hazer stunned for?
>>2763414
>>2763440
"... Hazer how you feelin'?"

>>2763488
>>2763251
"You most likely would've died without it."

>>2763493
Mind injecting me with drugs while I stop drop and roll?

Rolled 6, 4, 6 = 16 (3d6)

>>2763478
I'LL BE BAAAAACK
>[withdraw] from field (4 AP)
>put out fire, evaluate 5 (vs 17)

==Cross==
Ht 4 Focus 10 Reaction 7
AP 10 Grit 3 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-12
[Integrated Compliance Protocols]
Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - Deploy.
Spawning a drone takes 3 AP. Roll vs Processing for your model. Margin decides. Operate drone or yourself with your AP.
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Chirni77 (ammo 40/40 (2/2); RoF +1/3 @ 2; AP 3; 1d6+2 dmg; [Reactive])
Invetory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Stun x2, Foam x2, Incen x2, Gas x2, Charge x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2763484
How high is that Wasp flying?

>>2763484>>2763478
AHHHHHHHHH
>Use 3 focus to gain +3 health.
>4 ap [Withdraw] from the field temporarily while screaming
>Use 6 ap to stop drop and roll.


==Kari==
Ht 7/10 Focus 8/14 Reaction 8
AP 10 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy 10
Fieldcraft 10
[Biology] 10

--
-Def: [Living Shell]
(2 DR, 12/12 HT. -2 AP)
Recovers 1d6 HT by consuming 3 AP or 3 Focus.
-ManipArray:
2! to [Manifest]. 4 Range.
1! = +1 Skill. -1Skill =+1Target/Range. -2Skill = +1Crunch.
Maintain / Repeat with 3!.
-Mistop-Pack
-6! Emitter

>>2763491
>>2763337
>>2763210
>critical comms
it is a bit difficult to hear over the sounds of your ammo being precariously close to auto-ignition, but in your rapidly melting ear-piece, a man speaks in clipped commands

???
Barricades are still holding. Shift the bombardment unit forward two and try again. Go for the Usark shells.

Route the third cohort down to the Lake Point. Find out of what that rock was. We've still got scattered crawlers all over.

Tell the Seventh to rotate out the Fifth. I need them recuperated for a charge action.

Scholae, are your units ready?

I understand.

You have an hour.

>>2763496
>>2763502
>>2763478
"I'm going to call a Field Station at VA1."

>>2763509
*Screaming about the armor not doing anything*

Rolled 5, 6, 5, 6, 3, 2 = 27 (6d6)

>>2763478
"Right... That could've gone better..."
>use a Field Kit to stop the bleeding and cure my wounds.
>use another field kit, just in case
>plant an emitter

==Blink==
Ht 10 Focus 0 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
[Space]-8
--
Hand1: Kinetic Manipulator
Standard Trencher Kit
2x Smokes
2x Stuns
1x Frag
0x Field Kits
1x Disposable AT system

>>2763503
Ground level.

>>2763493
The latter. Spend 4 or have 4 spent on you to get you snapped out of it. Either way. Focus also works (Shake it off)

[Stunned] negates your turn. Contrast a certain value of stun, which can at least be bought off.

>>2763516
>>2763478
>Re5 | Blink [ 3 HP, DR 0] [Profuse Bleeding. -1 HT per AP spent]
>>2761920
Consumables cost 4! to use. You need to spend Focus to not die from doing that, or Focus to remove the Affliction.
>>2763506
>>2763502
>>2763478
You can use Focus to remove Afflictions, like [SHAKE IT OFF] to remove Bleed for 1 Focus:-1 Penalty. 5 focus to remove On Fire (-5 to everything).

>>2763526
Actually, ResOps can use consumables for 2 AP, it seems. So I'm good

>>2763509
I'll be fiiiiiine.
Look.
They'll treat me offsite and I'll come back to pilot my drone.
And hopefully clean up those pesky pythies.

>>2763529
>>2761920
Oh, you're right. Nice work.

>>2763526
Thanks rookie for the tip, but I believe the old school saying of stop drop and rolls should work in a pinch.
But yeah, big legionnaires with big guns..Please take care of them.

>>2763525
So if I spend AP to remove Stun I get my turn back, or I have to wait until the next turn after I've removed it to do anything? I can't use Focus to gain AP after removing the affliction? Does using Field Kits do the same?

>>2763517
How much AP doe sit cost to move through water?

>>2763538
>>2763478
Oh. -4 Stun means it can be bought off. [Stunned] which is what the Hazer has is when you can't do anything.

>>2763541
I intend to [Barnsides] Hazer-27. Would you like to be tied into it as well?

>>2763540
This water is not sufficiently high to impede you. It is less "lake" and more "Morass".

>>2763553
After removing stun (1*4!) on myself and mind burning shield Legio (1*4!), I'll have 2! left. I can still [Reactive] Dodge or Overwatch. However, I only have 4 HT and 3 DR.

>>2763553
>>2763560
There's a Walker @ N. Might turn to us. I'd like it since I'm staying on the field. I'll use my Focus to deal with gun Legio.