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[NESgamer190]

"Guys?  The aliens are opening hostilities...  and watch where you lob those damned pineapples!"
Open fire on the aliens now with the auto-shot equivalent!  They're DEFINITELY going to shoot now after hearing the kaboom!
(Sorry guys, but I think you made the hostage a lost cause.)

[MonkeyHead]

"Well," thought Kane, "thats the easy bit done. Now seeing as that chump messed up the grenade throw, how do we get inside?"

Find the largest window on the upstairs floor. See if the shield covers it.

[MonkeyHead]

((She always was to me anyway. If they didnt shoot her, one of us was bound to - getting some combat intel on the greys was always the first priority!))

[mesor]

(( Lol O thanks a lot you guys im badly bloody wounded and nobody bothers to come and help me. ))

[werty892]

(( Lol O thanks a lot you guys im badly bloody wounded and nobody bothers to come and help me. ))

You had it coming lol, outvoting me on RTJ

[mesor]

(( Once I recover from this im going to show you an interesting trick with a knife. ))

[werty892]

(( Once I recover from this im going to show you an interesting trick with a knife. ))

Your probably gonna roll a one and stab yourself in the face

[NESgamer190]

(I duly apologize mesor, but it's either leave you on the ground for the time being to dispose of the unshielded hostiles, or run to ya and get shot in the spine and die trying to save ya...  no hard feelings, right?  I just hope my shooting somehow doesn't end up with some accidental holding of the rifle the wrong way and shooting the whole squad.)

[mesor]

(( Uhm you realize you could ask the cops to come get me right? We can give them instructions. ))

[MonkeyHead]

((Its hard to help from up here on the roof. I recon "mister I cant throw a grenade" has the moral responsibility to help you.))

[Caellath]

Theodor was slightly startled by the grenade going off, but the real problem only appeared when the aliens pointed their guns at the group in front of the house.

"Goddamnit. Move to the sides, to the sides! Try to stay our of their line of sight or we'll be toast! Split up! Look through the windows and let's try not to die!" he yelled at the nearby teammates, extending his arm and pointing it towards the sides of the house, hoping the group would not become crispy remains after some hot alien-pistol-on-soft-human-flesh action.

Sprint towards the side, moving away from the aliens' line of fire and towards the side of the house. Shoot one of the pistol-wielding aliens in the face torso along the way. Preferentially the one(s) away from the little girl.

[werty892]

((Its hard to help from up here on the roof. I recon "mister I cant throw a grenade" has the moral responsibility to help you.))

((Yes, I should just jump from the plane, rappel down IN FRONT of the alien, just to help him. Great plan.))

[mesor]

(( You blew me up so do it . ))

[Orb]

Instead of a turn, you get psionic mechanics revealed! I was quickly realizing that psionics were becoming a thing much earlier in this RtD than I had planned, so I decided to iron out the mechanics.

Spoiler: Psionics (click to show/hide)

Our brains have hidden potential, X-Com agents. A large portion, over two thirds, lies dormant at most times in our lives. Only during extreme danger do our brains fully activate, and only for a brief few seconds.

One part of this potential is psionics. I know, it's crazy X-Com soldiers, but there truly are psychics. We've already proved it. With the right training, anyone can tap into their Donald's Sector and start reading the minds of their fellow citizens.

The aliens seem to know this already and are decades ahead of us in researching the potential for psionics. We've seen our very own troops' minds overpowered and taken over by an alien intelligence. Perhaps, if we could interrogate an alien versed well in this type of warfare, we could catch up.

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Psionics relies on two stats, intelligence (attack) and willpower (defense). Using dice bonuses from these stats, an opposing roll is made.

The more difficult the task, the less likely the task is to be accomplished. Also, after using a psionic ability, your intelligence drops temporarily. It recovers at 1 intelligence point per combat turn and fully recovers when out of combat for a while (a few minutes). The defender loses half of the intelligence points consumed by the attacker in willpower points, and will also recover willpower at 1 point per turn and fully recover when out of combat.

If you do not have a visual on the being you wish to use a psionic ability on, you will receive an additional -1 to rolls.

Some example actions. More complex actions will require a higher intelligence. Also, due note, when using a psionic ability, you receive no sensory input other than a dull pain.

Telepathic Message: Free. Can also be easily blocked out if the recipient wishes to do so. Requires 1 intelligence.

Mind Read: +0 to roll, consumes 2 intelligence points. Requires 3 intelligence. Can be a free action if the recipient allows you to freely read their mind.

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Capture of a live psionic alien is required to do actions of complexity higher than this point. This is only for reference if your mind is under attack, agents.

Psionic Sonar: Sending out a pulse of psionic energy, you can feel the presence of psionic beings in the immediate area. The stronger the feedback of the pulse, the more in touch the being is with his or her psionics. Consumes 4 intelligence points and requires 6 intelligence.

Psionic Stun: Overpowering and shutting down an opponent's brain, essentially stunning them for a few minutes. Has a -1 to rolls. Consumes 6 intelligence points and requires 8.

Mind Control: Overpowering a mind so completely that you gain control of their actions momentarily. You have access to the being's next combat turn. You are unable to control yourself during this time. Has a -2 to roll. Consumes 8 intelligence points and requires 12.

[Orb]

Here's a recap on the situation, since it might be getting a little fuzzy. You are free to change your actions, just strikethrough the old ones.

A 2 story house with a sloped roof is holding at least 2 aliens and a hostage. The skyranger is hovering overhead. The house's entrances seem to be protected by some sort of shield. Two aliens stand behind the entrance to the main floor, pointing their pistols at the group assembled on the road. There are eight policemen taking cover behind various police cars and are maintaining a surround.

One agent is in the skyranger, one agent is on the roof of the house, one agent is unconscious and broken, lying next to the house (the extent of his injuries remain unknown), and two agents are outside with some of the police on the road.

...oh, I just realized I screwed up the house layout. I've had the windows at the front of the house this entire time, yet I put the bedrooms on the side of the house in the layout. I'll retcon and say there is a window on the 2nd floor at the exit of the stairwell. Anyway, here's an updated map of the 1st floor. Stars represent aliens.