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[werty892]

"And, in addition, each cryo section has 40,000 people in it. Can we agree to not try to kill them?"

"The priority here is to eliminate as many of the Swarm as we can, we can't let even a single spore of their being off this ship alive."

"We also need to make sure to exert caution. Avoid using loud and dangerous weaponry, that would wake those in a sort of sleep state."

"Good idea. The less we have to fight early, the better off we can be later."

[10ebbor10]

Docking Area: First Contact

The team opens the airlock, and a true carnage is revealed. Numerous dismembered crew members are spread across the room, having tried to reach the shuttles to flee from the Swarm. The wreckage of said shuttle lies amongst a pile of other damaged cargo and a third, wrecked ship. Swarm biomass has started growing through the containers, feeding on the bodies and supplies that lay within. From here, you can spot at least 8 of the bugs between the scrap, unmoving but undoubtly still alive. They consist of little more than sharp claws and a hungry mouth, and are rather unpleasant to behold.

In a corner of the hangar bay, the're more signs of resistance. A large exosuit, canopy torn open by the Swarm, it's unfortunate pilot eviscerated all over the nearby area, leans against a wall. Asides from that, it appears to be functional. Likewise, two of the Docking bay sentries appear undeployed. They could potentially be salvaged.

The doors to the CRYO BAY's are both sealed, but you believe you can open them quite easily. Neither of them has been blockaded, welded or fused shut, after all.


Area: DOCKING BAY
Swarm: 8
Swarm alertness: 0

Spoiler: Crew (click to show/hide)

   - Name: Carl Anderson
   - Health: Fine
   - Defensive dice: 3/3
   - Primary weapon : Grenade Launcher     [8/8 Ammo. Kills d6 enemies per shot.]
   - Secondary weapon : Electrolaser Pistol  [Infinite Ammo. Only kills on a 6, stuns of 5,4, 3. Max 6 shots/turn.]
   - Item : Barricade Kit                             [Can be used to create cover, or block a doorway or something.]
   - Additional information : A bit on the overly cautious side. Good with technology.

   - Name: Malachi Kelly
   - Health: Fine
   - Defensive dice: 3/3
   - Primary weapon: Military grade cutting laser  [8/8 Ammo. Standard Combat Rules. Always attacks 25% of all available enemies at once]
   - Secondary weapon: Dual uzi's                      [12/12 Ammo. Standard Combat rules. Can spray and pray to attack 2 enemies at once, at a -1 penalty.]
   - Item : High Explosive Mine                           [One time Use. Do not stand near when using]
   - Additional information: He was a deep space miner before he got picked up by the wars to fight the swarm, and he kept some of his former strategies.

   - Name: Slan Scofski
   - Health: Fine
   - Defensive dice: 3/3
   - Primary: Machinegun [24/24 Ammo. Standard combat rules]
   - Secondary: Pistol [16/16 Ammo. Standard Combat rules]
   - Item : Stun Gloves [Can stun a single enemy each turn. Automatically used for defense if needed ]
   - Additional Information: *CLASSIFIED*

   - Name: Jaeger Vaulk
   - Health: Fine
   - Defensive dice: 3/3
   - Primary weapon : Flamer Thrower          [8/8 Ammo. Kills d6-2 enemies per shot. Prevents an equal amount of enemies from attacking this turn]
   - Secondary weapon : Sawed-off Shotgun [12/12 Ammo. Standard Combat rules. +1 when used in self defense]
   - Item : Bio-chemical Grenade, containing an airborne toxin deadly to the Swarm, but only mildly harmful to Humans. [Kills all Swarm Specimen in the current room. One time use. Side effects unknown.]
   - Additional information: Jaeger has never seen the Swarm in person, up until now, but he comes from a long line of military veterans.

Spoiler: Image of the ship (click to show/hide)

Location: Docking Area

Spoiler: Mission Control (click to show/hide)

   - Name : Alexandria Caprathia (GreatWyrmGold)
   - Allegiance: Scientific
   - Additional information : Interested in learning about the Swarm. Will put tomorrow's power over today's mission.

   - Name:Jackson Star (werty892 )
   - Allegiance: Economical
   - Additional information: A middling captain most of his life, he won fame and recognition after pioneering some tactics used to great effect against the swarm.

   -Name: Steven Rolh (Playergamer)
   - Allegiance: Survival
   - Additional information: A retired squad leader, Steven is determined to keep his men alive.

   - Name: Cromwell Jackson (MastahCheese)
   - Allegiance: Quarantine
   - Additional information: Jackson lived on a planet that was overrun by the Swarm years ago, since then, he's been determined not to let a single one live once his eyes are set on it. He was top of his class at the academy.

Spoiler: Turn Template (click to show/hide)

Each turn you have to assign 4 dice rolls. These can be assigned to a variety of actions, and to any character of choice. For non-combat rolls, you assign multiple dice to the same action. In this case, the best of both dice rolls will be chosen.

All sort of actions can be used, and using your imagination will be rewarded. For the turn post, it would be nice if actual actions are bolded, and state the name of the marine, and the action.

Spoiler: Standard Combat (click to show/hide)

Human players will always fire first. Under standard combat rules, a weapon will use one ammunition per attack, and will do the following.
1: Provoke counterattack
2: Nothing
3: 1 Swarm stunned
4: 1 Swarm killed
5: 1 Swarm killed
6: 2 Swarm killed
 
Once all human combat actions and Swarm counterattacks have been handled, the Swarm attacks. Stunned Swarm units will not attack. The Swarm will randomly attack characters, who then need to make a Saving roll. Players can give their commando's permission to use their secondary weaponry for self defense. This will give them +1 in defense but can rapidly deplete ammunition.
1: Boarder killed
2: Boarder wounded (-1 on all future actions)
3: Nothing
4: Swarm unit stunned
5: Swarm unit killed
6: Swarm unit killed without ammunition usage.
Rolls of 1 and 2 will be rerolled if dices are applicable. Players can request to only reroll on a 1.

[GreatWyrmGold]

((About what do the Swarm look like? Is "xenomorph" indicating that they're like the monsters from the Alien franchise, or that they're alien in form?))

Carl looks at the exosuit. "[sub[I wish I had a repair kit. That looks real useful.[/sub]"
"The swarm doesn't seem to have noticed you yet. I would recommend using quieter weapons, to avoid disturbing Swarm in this or other areas. Carl, you seem the most technically skilled; I need you to take a sample."
"...Wait, what?"

Carl's Actions:
1-Take Sample
2, 3, 4-Shoot Swarm with electrolaser pistol.

[10ebbor10]

((Alien in form))

Spoiler: Actually, they look more like this (click to show/hide)

[Playergamer]

"Slan, you ready?"
"Always was."

1,2,3,4: Fire at aliens with pistol.

[mastahcheese]

"Jaeger, you know the drill. Torch it."
"Understood."

Jaeger: 1,2,3,4: Torch the alien scum with the Flamethrower.

[10ebbor10]

((Uhm, you're going to fire almost half your ammunition against the first Swarm you see? ))

[Parsely]

((I don't think I understand the way this game works nearly as well as I thought I did before reading that.))

[10ebbor10]

((I don't think I understand the way this game works nearly as well as I thought I did before reading that.))

((Any specific questions? Anyway, you can use each die either for an attack (uses 1 ammunition), assign them as Defensive dice, or do some miscelanous action. Only for the latter can dice be stacked, in which case the best roll is chosen. ))

[werty892]

"Fire at will Kelly. Try not to hit the exosuit, still might be usable."
"Got it."

1, Shoot swarm(laser) 2, If swarm are still around, shoot with uzi, if there are no swarm, move over to exosuit and investigate. 3, if used 2 to shoot swarm, investigate exosuit.

[mastahcheese]

...Oh.

In that case, Attack with two of the dice, and defend with the other two.

[10ebbor10]

Docking Area: Overkill actually exists.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

GWG: 95
Mastahcheese: 86
Playergamer: 22
Werty892: 15

Carl looks at the exosuit. "[sub[I wish I had a repair kit. That looks real useful.[/sub]"
"The swarm doesn't seem to have noticed you yet. I would recommend using quieter weapons, to avoid disturbing Swarm in this or other areas. Carl, you seem the most technically skilled; I need you to take a sample."
"...Wait, what?"

Carl's Actions:
1-Take Sample
2, 3, 4-Shoot Swarm with electrolaser pistol.

Carl carefully approaches the Swarm, using his suit's optics to gather as much information about the xenofauna as possible. He does not go unnoticed however, and the Swarm workers, surprisingly quick for a lifeform just recovering from hibernation, charge. [4,3,3] A few blasts from his electrolaser pistol, and 3 of the Swarm slump back to sleep. 

Spoiler: Sample: Swarm Worker (click to show/hide)

The Swarm worker appears to be the most common Swarm life form. It's not strong or overtly aggressive, but can be extremely dangerous in groups. They show little self preservation, and will charge to their deaths to defeat intruders. When undisturbed, Swarm workers gather materials and food for the hives.

Swarm workers are often encountered in significant groups, and almost always accompany more specialized Swarm life forms.

...Oh.

In that case, Attack with two of the dice, and defend with the other two.

[1,6]Jaeger readies his flamethrower, and with a few concentrated blasts encircles the Swarm in fire. Almost half of the Swarm is caught in the fire. [5] Fire prevention systems must have been deactivated, as no sirens or alarms go off. Seems at least some of the crew managed to follow the Standard Swarm protocol.

"Slan, you ready?"
"Always was."

1,2,3,4: Fire at aliens with pistol.

[1,2,6,6] While obscured by the flames, the Swarm can't move either, and after a few shots to find his range Slan manages to take out the remaining Swarm without trouble.

"Fire at will Kelly. Try not to hit the exosuit, still might be usable."
"Got it."

1, Shoot swarm(laser) 2, If swarm are still around, shoot with uzi, if there are no swarm, move over to exosuit and investigate. 3, if used 2 to shoot swarm, investigate exosuit.

The Swarm are done far, so Kelly is free to go and investigate the Exosuit. It appears to be in remarkably good condition, and after reconnecting a few cables comes back to life. Now just enter the authorization code and you have your own heavy lifting vehicle.


Area: DOCKING BAY
Things of interest: Cryo 3 Entrance (closed), Cryo 4 entrance (closed), Sentry guns (offline), Exosuit (damaged, online), Scattered storage crates
Swarm: 0
Swarm alertness: 0

Spoiler: Crew (click to show/hide)

   - Name: Carl Anderson
   - Health: Fine
   - Defensive dice: 3/3
   - Primary weapon : Grenade Launcher     [8/8 Ammo. Kills d6 enemies per shot.]
   - Secondary weapon : Electrolaser Pistol  [Infinite Ammo. Only kills on a 6, stuns of 5,4, 3. Max 6 shots/turn.]
   - Item : Barricade Kit                             [Can be used to create cover, or block a doorway or something.]
   - Additional information : A bit on the overly cautious side. Good with technology.

   - Name: Malachi Kelly
   - Health: Fine
   - Defensive dice: 3/3
   - Primary weapon: Military grade cutting laser  [8/8 Ammo. Standard Combat Rules. Always attacks 25% of all available enemies at once]
   - Secondary weapon: Dual uzi's                      [12/12 Ammo. Standard Combat rules. Can spray and pray to attack 2 enemies at once, at a -1 penalty.]
   - Item : High Explosive Mine                           [One time Use. Do not stand near when using]
   - Additional information: He was a deep space miner before he got picked up by the wars to fight the swarm, and he kept some of his former strategies.

   - Name: Slan Scofski
   - Health: Fine
   - Defensive dice: 3/3
   - Primary: Machinegun [24/24 Ammo. Standard combat rules]
   - Secondary: Pistol [12/16 Ammo. Standard Combat rules]
   - Item : Stun Gloves [Can stun a single enemy each turn. Automatically used for defense if needed ]
   - Additional Information: *CLASSIFIED*

   - Name: Jaeger Vaulk
   - Health: Fine
   - Defensive dice: 3/3
   - Primary weapon : Flamer Thrower          [6/8 Ammo. Kills d6-2 enemies per shot. Prevents an equal amount of enemies from attacking this turn]
   - Secondary weapon : Sawed-off Shotgun [12/12 Ammo. Standard Combat rules. +1 when used in self defense]
   - Item : Bio-chemical Grenade, containing an airborne toxin deadly to the Swarm, but only mildly harmful to Humans. [Kills all Swarm Specimen in the current room. One time use. Side effects unknown.]
   - Additional information: Jaeger has never seen the Swarm in person, up until now, but he comes from a long line of military veterans.

Spoiler: Image of the ship (click to show/hide)

Location: Docking Area

Spoiler: Mission Control (click to show/hide)

   - Name : Alexandria Caprathia (GreatWyrmGold)
   - Allegiance: Scientific
   - Additional information : Interested in learning about the Swarm. Will put tomorrow's power over today's mission.

   - Name:Jackson Star (werty892 )
   - Allegiance: Economical
   - Additional information: A middling captain most of his life, he won fame and recognition after pioneering some tactics used to great effect against the swarm.

   -Name: Steven Rolh (Playergamer)
   - Allegiance: Survival
   - Additional information: A retired squad leader, Steven is determined to keep his men alive.

   - Name: Cromwell Jackson (MastahCheese)
   - Allegiance: Quarantine
   - Additional information: Jackson lived on a planet that was overrun by the Swarm years ago, since then, he's been determined not to let a single one live once his eyes are set on it. He was top of his class at the academy.

Spoiler: GM notes (click to show/hide)

You don't have exclusive control of one character. It's perfectly possible for everyone to use all their dice on a single character.

[GreatWyrmGold]

"That went well. Much better than expected, for sure. Finish checking around for things, and see what can be...retrieved. Keep a lookout for Swarm."

Slan Scofski: 2 Dice: Check the Sentry Guns. See if they can be used to passively exterminate any Swarm that enter this room while we're gone.
Carl Anderson: 2 Dice: Attempt to repair the exosuit.

[GiglameshDespair]

((PTW, this seems cool.))

[werty892]

"Good Work. Malachi, while everyone Carl repairs the Exosuit, check those storage crate."
"On my way."

Malachi, 4 Dice, Open storage crates.