Out in the distance the sun begins to set, the colors of the sky shifting as space over the water has all but gone near completely dark. Rain poured down in a torrent all over the city and here especially, where rushing waves crash against the port-side locale. All along either side of the long bridge toward the eventual goal of a waiting lamda-class shuttle Imperial stormtroopers gather around the VIP and her entourage as they exit from the white and comfortable interior of the spaceport and into the dark greys of the harsh metal-work architecture of the port.

All along the walk there's plenty more troopers standing guard and watching for any signs of trouble.

[Event Details:]

This event is for Five People, combat focused, to try and save Petra and possible eliminate Dr. Novar.
Heroic Opportunity: A Heroic Opportunity event is one in which the characters are facing against significant odds, and are risking death or capture should they fail as an expected outcome.

[Five PC's may join this thread, mind it is a dangerous encounter and some have shown interest in prior planning thread.]

Holding her rifle passively in hand Commander Talcik looks down the bridge, water rushing down over her helmets visor. Sleek black armor with the tools for both air and vacuum combat she looks between her people and the stormtroopers interspersed within. Shifting, she looks to Dr. Novar struggling with the rain and her prisoner nearly unbothered by it the orange Imperial prisoner jumpsuit, shock-cuffs and collar both to keep the rather unruly guest tame for escort. "All checks?" she says over the comm, each reporting back positive.

Together the group sets off, four stormtroopers to each of their escorts as they walk with Talcik and one of her people leading the groups from the front and a third member of her team leading up from the back. Among the stormtroopers there's a lower officer to each group, the one by Petra has a recognizable head of curly red hair to some. Keeping her eyes forward she focuses on her assigned task of escorting the prisoner.

With a wave Sera leads her group up behind one of the supply containers, rain soaking her outfit through and through as she readies a blaster pistol at her side. Looking around the side she marks how Novar and her people have already started moving down the walk toward the transport. Back to the group she looks among them, "If you can keep them busy.. I think I can get ahead of them and get to Petra. I.. I just need the cover, this is our shot, and now's the time to back out if this looks too bloody I won't hold it against you," she says, her expression serious but that glimmer of understanding of how dire it is.

[::]

Please carefully read all information present here, it is extremely important. Should you have a question, please re-read. Should you still have a question then ask me, thank you.

Present on the bridge currently there are six stormtrooper minion groups. Four of them are groups of 2, and 2 are groups of four.

Minions 1-4 are groups of two, each along the edge of the bridge watching over the VIP's passage. Groups 1 and 2 are at Medium from the PC's entry point. While Groups 4 and 5 are at Long, nearer to the transport. Currently the Transport is at Extreme.

Novar and Petra are flanked by Minion's 5 and 6, which are both groups of 4 each and cannot be interacted with until these minions are cleared. These groups are at Medium + 1.

Talcik and each of her people surround this central and main two groups, they are also currently "Medium + 1"

Here is a beautifully detailed representation: image.

Players are currently at Medium/Medium+1 because they need to get up onto the bridge prior to being able to get a good angle from which to fire/fight at least.

[Ranges:]

Short
None

Medium
Minions 1, 2, 5, and 6.
Novar.
Petra.
Talcik.
Bronnik.
Asze.

Long
Minions 3 and 4.

Extreme
Transport

[Players may now join and post their initiative [Cool] and Combat stats. Please be sure to maintain your effective combat stats throughout your posts during this combat.

''I don't go back on my word and won't let one of hours in their hands'' came as J-Richo's reply under the heavy drum of the rain on his armor and helm.

''At haran o'r laamyc pirun par vi tal'galar beskar''

He turns to Solork

''Ready brother?''
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Good doctor init: 1eA 2 successes


Wounds: 18

Strain: 11

Defense: 0

Soak Value: 7/12

No darkness setback

LE10 - The Good Doctor - Initiative (Presence 2, Cool 0): 2eA 4 successes


His goggles were on, illuminating his vision to aid him in the upcoming battle. His cloak kept the water of his body, and in his hands he clutched the spear blaster.

I give myself to the Force. Whatever may be, may be. I will do all I can to do good in this instance. He solemnly swore to himself, feeling the presence of life around him. Of his place in the universe.

Wounds - 0/17
Strain - 0/13
Soak 5
Defense (M/R) 0/0 for now

Deonis joined the field as well fully armored and ready to go sword on his back black metal cylinder hanging from his hip. He had spent some time and money preparing for this fight, a faint whirring noise accompanied his movements and he nodded to the group.

"Good day for a rescue." he said unclipping the cylinder in preparation.

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d10 the good doctor initiative cool: 1eA 1 success


Soak 7
Wounds 0/16
Strain 0/14
Defense 1

Sense Upgrade first incoming attack per round
when targeted by and attack from medium flip destiny to use baleful gaze to upgrade the attack twice

[Current Count: 3/5]

Sholua was in all black, form fitting armour the same colour showing where it wasn't covered by clothing at the wrists, neck and ankles. She had scanner goggles over her eyes and her belt held her holstered blaster pistol, stormsaber, stims, comm, climbing gear and even a datapad securely tethered to it. Across her back was the ancient archaic sword, hilt sticking over one shoulder as she crouched to view the scene.

"Few more tinheads than I expected."

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D10 The Good Doctor Initiative Cool - With the right gcfsgfjhgs dice this time: 1eP+2eA 1 success, 3 advantage


Soak 4
Wounds 0/13
Strain 0/13
Defense 1/1

Dodge, Parry and Reflect all available.

Goofed original rollD10 The Good Doctor Initiative Cool: 1eP+2eD 1 failure, 1 threat, 1 Triumph

Sol has a staff mounted on his back, but has gone to his standard sword and shield for the moment, this new Mando style helmet glinting.

"You, you just know that more of them are ready to pop out soon. My guess is that they pop into position and flank us the moment they think we are good targets."

Sol looks around the group. "If I am going to die, I can think of worse ways to go than surrounded by a fellow shield-brother and other warriors of the Force."

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The Good Doctor-Initiative-Cool: 1eP 0 successes, 1 advantage


WT: 0/14
ST/ 0/12
Soak: 7
Defense: 3/3

Defensive Stance talent for melee attacks

Gear
Ancient Sword
Riot Shield
Walking Stick (Pole Lightsaber hilt, on back)
Repulsor Fist
Short Range Commlink
wilderness survival gear
2 stimpacks (In quick draw pack)
4 stimpacks (requires manuever to produce)
Electrosnare

[::First Round::]

Initiative:

Free Maneuvers: Talcik, Asze, and Sholua <=
NPC
PC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
PC
PC
NPC
NPC
PC
PC

[Ranges:]
Please see starting post above for first round.

[Combat Modifiers:]
Storm is imposes 2 Setback on every check.
Darkness imposes 1 Setback on every check.

Talcik is Adversary 3, with 1 Defense.
Asze is Adversary 2, with 1 Defense.
Bronnik is Adversary 1, with 1 Defense.

Novar has Imperial Valor and will redirect all damage onto engaged Allies.
Petra and Novar are locked into the init slot of the party currently engaged/controlling them.

GM Destiny Spent on Defense of Any Named Enemy.

Sera gives the nod and they launch into action. However, Talcik is a keen-eyed and ever vigilant commander, acting fast she looks to her troopers surrounding Novar, "Contact- get Novar to the Transport!" she commands pointing them ahead as she lowers herself into a combat stance. Meanwhile, her other counterpart at the back of the group rushes up to the side of the bridge and takes some cover.

[Triumph Maneuvers:]

Talcik uses tactical direction on Minion 5.
Minion 5 then moves Dr. Novar one closer toward the Transport and is now currently at Long from the party.
Asze uses her maneuver to take cover, granting her 2 Ranged Defense.

[::First Round::]

Initiative:

Free Maneuvers: Talcik, Asze, and Sholua <=
NPC
PC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
PC
PC
NPC
NPC
PC
PC

[Ranges:]

Short
None

Medium
Minions 1, 2, and 6.
Novar.
Petra.
Talcik.
Bronnik.
Asze.

Long
Minions 3, 4 and 5.

Extreme
Transport


[Combat Modifiers:]
Storm is imposes 2 Setback on every check.
Darkness imposes 1 Setback on every check.

Talcik is Adversary 3, with 1 Defense.
Asze is Adversary 2, with 2 Ranged, 1 Melee Defense.
Bronnik is Adversary 1, with 1 Defense.

Novar has Imperial Valor and will redirect all damage onto engaged Allies.
Petra and Novar are locked into the init slot of the party currently engaged/controlling them.

GM Destiny Spent on Defense of Any Named Enemy.

[Minor Edit and Clarification: I labeled Minion as the target but it was Minion 5. 5 is with Novar, 6 is with Petra. 3 and 4 are the two guard groups at the far end. 1 and 2 are the one's close by.]

"And they've seen us already, great. Just great."

She ducked down behind a railing and looked out at scene, gauging where to . . . .

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Free Maneuver = take cover.

Soak 4
Wounds 0/13
Strain 0/13
Defense 1 melee/2 ranged

Dodge, Parry and Reflect all available.

Bronnik flags down a couple of the troopers, raising a hand and making a circular gesture in the air with his index finger he pushes forward on the contact. Coming up to the side where he can aim down on the group he lays in with his light repeating blaster, a heavy torrent of blaster bolts sizzling through the rain as they strike hard against the plated J-Richo with a devastating volley!

Bronnik: Heavy, Special Forces vs Richo, Medium, Autofire, Weather, Darkness: 3eP+1eA+3eD+1eS 1 success, 2 threat, 1 Triumph


[::]

Maneuver to move within Short.
Action to attack Richo, dealing 12 damage before soak, and then Auto-fire for another 12 damage before soak!
2 Threat for Players to determine.

PC Next!

J-Richo gets hit by the enemy gunner's first attack, grunting as the heavy plasma penetrates the chitin of his armor, but braces and takes the second shot like it was nothing and surged forward to get in close and personal before pointing the weapon at his face.

Richo's counter volley did not do much beyond being a distraction for him to take off and his team but it was a good one.
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Out of turn maneuvre: move to close
destiny to increase soak to 12
takes 5 damage
Maneuvre: brace
Action shoot

2 adv. for immediate maneuver: accelerate
2 adv. for boost to any pc

Fire on Bronnik, close, autofire, adversary upgrade, GM upgrade, storm setbacks 1(-1 from brace), defense 1, accurate: 1eA+3eP+2eC+1eB+2eS 0 successes, 4 advantage, 1 Despair


Wounds: 13/18

Strain: 11

Defense: 0

Soak Value: 7/12

No darkness setback

[::]

Minion 1:
Move within range.
Action to attack Solork, missing and granting a Boost on his next check while suffering 1 strain personally.

Minion 1: Heavy, vs Solork [Autofire: Sholua/Phroth] Defense 3, Weather, Darkness: 2eA+1eP+3eD+3eS 1 failure, 2 threat


Minion 1: Forgotten Setback: 3eS 2 failures, 1 threat


Minion 2:
Move within range.
Action to attack Deonis,

Minion 2: Heavy vs Deonis, Medium, Defense 1, Sense, Baleful Gaze, Weather, Darkness: 1eP+2eA+2eC+1eD+4eS 0 successes, 4 threat


[4 threat to be attributed by Party]

Minion 3:
Maneuver and Action[Maneuver] to move from Long to Medium.

Minion 4:
Maneuver and Action[Maneuver] to move from Long to Medium.

Minion 5:
Maneuver to move within Long.
Action to Maneuver to move to Extreme.

Minion 6:
Maneuver to move to Long.
Action to Maneuver, Guarded Stance.


[Turn Breakdown:]
Minion 1 is currently now Prone.
Minion 5 is now Extreme, but still not at the transport.
Minion 6 has gained Guarded Stance and moved to Long.

[::First Round::]

Initiative:

Free Maneuvers: Talcik, Asze, and Sholua
NPC
PC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
PC <=
PC
NPC
NPC
PC
PC

[Ranges:]

Short
Richo, Bronnik, Minions 1 and 2 are all short from one another.

Medium
Minions 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Novar.
Petra.
Talcik.
Bronnik.
Asze.

Long
Minions 6.

Extreme
Transport
Minion 5.


[Combat Modifiers:]
Storm is imposes 2 Setback on every check.
Darkness imposes 1 Setback on every check.

Talcik is Adversary 3, with 1 Defense.
Asze is Adversary 2, with 2 Ranged, 1 Melee Defense.
Bronnik is Adversary 1, with 1 Defense.
Minion Group 1 is prone and has 1 Setback imposed on Ranged Attacks against it.
Minion Group 6 (Petra's Group) has 1 Melee Defense.

Novar has Imperial Valor and will redirect all damage onto engaged Allies.
Petra and Novar are locked into the init slot of the party currently engaged/controlling them.


GM Destiny Spent on Defense of Any Named Enemy.

Under the cover of fire from the troopers, Phroth charged forward. Moving into combat position.

He saw the group that was carrying off Petra. Reaching Out through the Force, Marking them for Death, he aimed steadily, and a blast lanced free from the spear. It went sailing wide, but caused some chaos.

"Petra, run!" He roared out.

Soak 5
Defense 0/0 (M/R)
Wounds 0/17
Strain 2/13

When attacked, Destiny flipped to defend, please

2 threat from minion group 2 to maneuver up 1 tick
The other 2 threat from minion group 2 to Mark for Death Minion Group 6

Maneuver 1: move 1 tick to be at medium range to Minion Group 6
2 strain maneuver: aim
Action: Pew Pew.

LE10 - The Good Doctor - Firing At Minion Group 6 (Agility 4, RH1, +1eB Accurate 1, +1eB Aim, Average Difficulty, +2eS storm, +1eS Darkness, -1eS Scanner Goggles, -1eS Custom Grip, +1 Advantage Superior, +2 Advantages Mark for Death): 1eP+3eA+2eB+2eD+1eS 1 failure


Net 1 failure, 3 advantages.

Using those advantages to create an opening for Petra to brwak away from group 6