Chapter 1: Into the wild black yonder OOC

Scrutiny to tell if the Manutarch is hiding anything:

47 over 37. One DoF unless there are modifiers. I would have succeeded if I could see her body language.

https://orokos.com/roll/795275

Wendigo, can Alexium keep a tendril of thought into one (or more) of their allies minds without having to test since they are willing and won't be resisting?

If not, what do I need to test?

Iron and Metal wrote:

Wendigo, can Alexium keep a tendril of thought into one (or more) of their allies minds without having to test since they are willing and won't be resisting?

If not, what do I need to test?

There are 2 powers to do what you describe: Mindlink and Mind bond

Two rolls to answer the question: What's the official policy on how to go about integrating heathen scholars like the Manutarchs?

Forbidden Lore: Adeptus Mechanicus
47 under 56, 2 DoS

https://orokos.com/roll/795690

Common Lore: Machine Cult

75 over 57, gonna drop a fate point on this one because I want to get this right:

https://orokos.com/roll/795692

57 under 57, exact success, which is 2 DoS for me. Way to just barely squeak by Ignatio!

https://orokos.com/roll/795693

Inquiry test:
https://orokos.com/roll/795695
38 vs 60, 3 DoS

Pyritefoolsgold wrote:

Two rolls to answer the question: What's the official policy on how to go about integrating heathen scholars like the Manutarchs?

Forbidden Lore: Adeptus Mechanicus
47 under 56, 2 DoS

https://orokos.com/roll/795690

Common Lore: Machine Cult

75 over 57, gonna drop a fate point on this one because I want to get this right:

https://orokos.com/roll/795692

57 under 57, exact success, which is 2 DoS for me. Way to just barely squeak by Ignatio!

https://orokos.com/roll/795693

It would be fairly standard missionary work; convincing them of the parralels between beliefs, and slowly changing their ways. You would have a number of tech-missionaries in your crew.

Ok, the new glacia map. Will be added soon enough on world anvil.

Spoiler:

thepooreconomist wrote:

Inquiry test:
https://orokos.com/roll/795695
38 vs 60, 3 DoS

4 DoS here. count the initial success/failure as 1 no matter what. Think of it as though there are no 0 DoS/F. Then count each successive degree by the first ten digits. So, 28 (1 dos) --> 48 (2 dos) --> 58 (3 dos) --> 60 (4 dos).

This is what we have been using in house, but it is RAW for DH2.

38*

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4 DoS here. count the initial success/failure as 1 no matter what. Think of it as though there are no 0 DoS/F. Then count each successive degree by the first ten digits. So, 28 (1 dos) --> 48 (2 dos) --> 58 (3 dos) --> 60 (4 dos).

I've repeatedly asked Wendigo about this and he's seemed to me to indicate that we're not doing it like that.

The way that I think we're doing it is more like you count down from your target number by tens until the next number you count would be under your skill, so you'd start at one for 60, two for 50, three for 40, and 30 would be too low so you stop at three.

Thanks, I can never seem to get used to that system!

Andrew - Thanks, dog.

Pyrite - This seems overly complicated. RAW (in the updated systems, mind you) is pretty clear that you count degrees by the first ten digits. So, regardless of if you're 1 over or 9 over, it's still another degree. Whether or not we're following that here is Wendigo's call.

I'll admit, I was hesitant to this at first. My interpretation had always been to count the initial success or failure as 0, THEN start adding degrees based on the first ten digits. But I like this way better; it makes the stakes higher.

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So that this doesn't get lost in LINE, I will post it here; personally, I think that we should be open and honest with the Manutarch about reading her mind to see if she will honor the discussions. If she has nothing to hide then she would allow it. If she has something to hide, she would not, and we could adjust the negotiations from there.

However, any attempt on an unwilling mind will always be opposed. To simply read her mind - I would need Mind Probe (which I don't have) - would require an opposed Willpower test. If she were to pass with more degrees of success than Alexium, I won't be able to read it; that doesn't necessarily mean she will know that I was trying to. I imagine that would have to do with Degrees of Success/failure in question.

I do have an ability called "Delude" in which, if successful, grants +30 to any interaction tests he may need to complete. Basically, it puts her in a much, much friendlier and accepting mood regarding Torian's requests.

Commerce test (Assisted)
https://orokos.com/roll/795926
95 vs 99. 1 DoS

2 DoS*

lol

Commerce test reroll
https://orokos.com/roll/795935
58 vs 99, 5 DoS (I think, Jeff can you confirm? haha)

To clarify on my last post, she'd want to be able to make a half move to Alexium.

As per LINE, it would be more advantageous tactically for her to be within charge range (which for her is anywhere from 4 - 12 meters). It'll give a bigger bonus to hit, if in fact you do need to punch a fool.

Delay action to step between in the event of an attack is what Brenonya is going for here.

Scrutiny check to figure out what they're intending and what's left unsaid. Is the deal terminated by this turn of events? Are they intending to backstab us?

29 under 37+10 for visual cues from cybernetic eyes, including stuff like looking at the heat profiles of their bodies. 3 DoS assuming that modifier is acceptable.

https://orokos.com/roll/796106

Pyritefoolsgold wrote:

Scrutiny check to figure out what they're intending and what's left unsaid. Is the deal terminated by this turn of events? Are they intending to backstab us?

29 under 37+10 for visual cues from cybernetic eyes, including stuff like looking at the heat profiles of their bodies. 3 DoS assuming that modifier is acceptable.

https://orokos.com/roll/796106

The deal is still good, no indication that has. You get the impression that the Manutarch did control her emotions regarding her bodyguard, though clearly she trusts his judgment. And she was clearly perturbed by the mentions of the warp and psychery, though also kinda curious. The bodyguard was not. It took all his efforts to not attack Alexium.

FL Warp, Pskyers, and SL Occult - all <50 to see if Alexium can think of anything they've studied that matches the description of what Teveres is describing.

Warp 70/3 DoF
Occult 85/5 DoF
Psykers 27/4 DoS

https://orokos.com/roll/796299

the only proper OOC post: Is there a bar at the cafetorium?

^^^Asking the hard questions. Seconded.

thepooreconomist wrote:

the only proper OOC post: Is there a bar at the cafetorium?

Yes, though its essentially like a soda machine with various odd, fermented alcoholic drinks.

Iron and Metal wrote:

FL Warp, Pskyers, and SL Occult - all <50 to see if Alexium can think of anything they've studied that matches the description of what Teveres is describing.

Warp 70/3 DoF
Occult 85/5 DoF
Psykers 27/4 DoS

https://orokos.com/roll/796299

As far as your checks go, you are largely clueless. It does vaguely make you think of some warning you got, about various predators that specifically targeted psykers, with the brain being a common target due to its conceptual association with the mind. No remembered cases of something actually sucking the brain out though. This would be an example you actually remember that is similar:

https://warhammer40k.fandom.com/wiki/Psychneuein

Though the critters in the example have no need of ships, and didnt eat brains-simply laid their eggs in them.

Inquiry test
https://orokos.com/roll/797485
95 vs 60 (or higher with assistance)
4 DoF
the dice gods truly hate me

Posted to add a little bit of spice, but to also clear up any misunderstandings lol. Hopefully bringing the tribe closer together aswell when Brenonya finds out we've faced some shit haha

Random roll to hear Alexium: https://orokos.com/roll/797985
80 over 37. fail.

More importantly, FL Archeotech roll to identify important points about the general structure and design philosophy of the ancients who built it: https://orokos.com/roll/797991

51 under 56, 2 DoS +1 for unnatural int for 3 DoS.

Well, from the outside you can tell a few things:

1) The module itself seems to be resting on a "cradle", formed by 4 pillars. You know some space elevator systems where designed to "retract" closer to the world if needed, spooling the "cable" on the world below.

2) The usual linkages that would connect to further modules show no damage, indicating they where not connected when the module "retracted".

3) This type of CCC station typically had a standard layout, with a command center in the center and its main fusion core right below it.

As a visual/kinesthetic learner, I feel as though what I am picturing in my mind is way off what you are describing. Is there any image you have that comes close to describing this spire or the cradle/cables/etc?

Potentially helpful reference, the Orbital Spire from the 40k Space Marine game, in full operation:



I assume this one is probably similar, but has the cables retracted inside?

Here's something I drew up to give a sense of scale:

Central spire:

That's extremely helpful, thanks.

This is probably a silly question, but this station will be able to service all sizes of vessels once we get the spire up and running with power?

Hydrako wrote:

This is probably a silly question, but this station will be able to service all sizes of vessels once we get the spire up and running with power?

Theoretically yes. The landing bays work for shuttles. The docking spines (With some modification) can be used to dock a vessel of any size. Without the addition of shipyards (not currently there), you cant really service a ship, just transfer cargo and personnel. Though the station is made to have additions added to it.

If there was a shipyard around it in the past, it is no longer there.

Though it'll be much easier to build a shipyard with the orbital spire to bring up materials and deploy them from.

Also, tech use check to do something useful with the controls: https://orokos.com/roll/798564

14 under 56 + 10 for Combi tool + 10 for MiU (Which I think I can actually use for this) is 8+ cortex for 9 DoS.

Demolitions check to melt the blast door, +20 for meltagun:

74 under 76. 3 DoS

https://orokos.com/roll/798483

Ok, so,

You managed to activate several individual console. You are able to access basic function (like DOS fonctions), but any data stored in hard drives is corrupted (hardly surprising with the time that has passed). Attempting to access the network is also impossible, as you are getting no return signals (unsurprising, without power).

You have managed to find some data in the electronic memories inside the component ship of the last few actions taken by the station. These include:

-Separate fom adjoining modules
-Closing and seal all blast doors
-Block any passage of elevator modules
-Retract control module onto cradle
-Vent all air from all levels

FL Archeotech to identify the single-person shuttle.  https://orokos.com/roll/798784

11 Under 56. 6+1 for cortex =7 DoS

Tech Use on shuttle;

https://orokos.com/roll/798785

86 over 66. This is a pass if I can go monkey with it with my MIU and combi-tool. Which may seem worth doing depending on what the archeotech roll tells me. (After chat conversation this is a pass with 2 DoS for manually inspecting it and plugging in.)

Ok, so you learn the following:

The ship, at first glance seems to be a a dark-age racing ship. Oversized engines, adaptations allowing flight in both space and an atmosphere. The colorful ship, as well as the private landing bay it was in, suggest it was a rich man's toy (possibly the dead rich man's toy). The canopy and controls where all clearly sized for a human.

However, further inspection reveals that that impression is false. The decorations on the ship conceal surprisingly heavy armor; the artistic flourishes cunningly conceal powerful weapons (namely, two twin-linked lascannons & a compact missile launcher you've never seen before).
With this additional data, you realise you are faced with an ancient (and cunningly disguised) interceptor fighter, a high-grade military-spec model of a design similar to a rare space marine fighter you've seen.

This is the ship (only one I could find without markings):

Spoiler:

This is the space marine equivalent:

https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Xiphon_Interceptor

Hooooooooooooooooooo Boy. This sounds badass

Demolition check with breaching augur. at +40 https://orokos.com/roll/798793

That's a 25 under 96. 9 + cortex = 10 DoS.

Tech use to check for traps. https://orokos.com/roll/798805

92 over 56.4 DoF.

Trade Voidfarer test
Int 30 +10 test =<40
16 = 3 DoS!
https://orokos.com/roll/799156

Common Lore (war) test on exploring spire on entry

Needed less than 35.

1d100: 92 [1d100=92]
https://orokos.com/roll/799291

FL (Archaeotech) at +20 to figure out the most likely location or the power core: https://orokos.com/roll/800623

53 under 76, 4 + cortex = 5 DoS

Pyritefoolsgold wrote:

FL (Archaeotech) at +20 to figure out the most likely location or the power core: https://orokos.com/roll/800623

53 under 76, 4 + cortex = 5 DoS

From your knowledge of hive-structures, namely those with integrated space elevators, the main power source would like be central to the hive, likely just under the space elevator shaft to ensure minimal losses during power transmission. It would likely be MASSIVE too.

Roll to reboot terminals: https://orokos.com/roll/801447

29 under 56+10 from Combi Tool, = 5 Dos +1 from Cortex = 6 DoS!

Edit: tech use to determine status of tanks and prep them for refilling: https://orokos.com/roll/801598

50 under 56. 2+ cortex = 3 DoS

commerce test (assistance from Ignatio)
https://orokos.com/roll/802454
4 vs 89, 9 DoS

[that felt good]

Letia will move around and hope to either hear some of the psychic stuff going on or maybe sense something out? Im not sure what skill we should apply here.

https://orokos.com/roll/802804
10 vs who knows what.

Should be 43: 5 DoS. If this takes place after Alexium's initial 5 DoS, I would say we know exactly where to go.

I doubt I have another awesome roll in me. Looking at you, Heath/Lethia.

BUT... what roll or rolls could I toss out there to gain insight on how to proceed, what might combat what we could encounter, what not to do should we open this area, etc etc.

I'm looking for the best strategy going in. This would, of course, then inform how we proceed with a marching order etc etc.