To Plunder The Stars Themselves, Episode III

[Machine God]

Draak holstered his Bolt Pistol and then fired his Heavy Bolter at a Repentia.

 

"Chainsword's are Astartes Weapons not for you. Die Meatbag!"

 

 

 

Heavy Bolter Vs Repentia K

 

BS: 52 +10 (Close Range) +20 (Full Auto) = 82. Result: 33, Pass with 4 DoS

Damage: 1d10+12.

 

Body: 20 -4 (TGH Bonus) = 16

Body: 10 (Righteous Fury) +5 +12 -4 = 23

Body: 19 -4 = 15

Body: 10 (Righteous Fury) +5 +12 -4 = 23

Left Arm: 21 -4 = 17

 

 

 

Edited December 16, 2022 by Machine God
Added spoiler

[Lysimachus]

Repentia K Dodge: 36, Pass with 1DoS. First 2 Hits Dodged. Shield of Faith on Hits 3, 4 and 5: 56, 94, 41, all Fail! Repentia K dies. (OOC: VERY Dead. :P)

 

[x] Repentia L:

Charge Action against Decimus.

WS35 +10 (Scourge of Heretics) +20 (Berserk Charge) = 65, Roll: 55, Hit!

55=55 Hits Body. Damage 1d10 (Tearing) +13 +2 (Scourge of Heretics) at Pen5

(2, 4) 4 +13 +2 = 19

19 - 5 (AV10 - Pen5) - 8 = 6 Wounds Suffered (assuming no Dodge).

 

[x] Repentia M:

Charge Action against Ithan.

WS35 +10 (Scourge of Heretics) +20 (Berserk Charge) = 65, Roll: 72, Fail!

 

 

In response to the hail of heavy Bolt shells that suddenly tear their compatriot apart, the Repentia do not flee, but instead hurl themselves forward with cries of penitent devotion. The first, somehow uninjured despite being at the very forefront of the ambush, races at Decimus before he can heft his primary weapon. The massive chain-blade rises and falls, sending sparks and chips flying from his grey battle-plate.

 

The other Repentia attempts to do the same to the team's hulking Techmarine, but blood loss from Vesalius' precision Bolt fire has clearly drained her of almost all vitality and her slow, pitiful swing does not even come close.

 

***

[Necronaut]

Squad Alpha

 

Vesalius was pleased to see that his first round had nearly removed the arm of the eviscerator-wielding maniac, but held his fire when she swung her chainsword in desperation at Ithan. Not wanting to potentially wound the techmarine, the apothecary searched for a more promising target…

 

Half-aim action, standard attack vs. Sister Superior (Sister A)

BS45 + 10 (short range) + 10 (half aim) + 10 (accurate) + 0 (standard attack) + 5 (Follow the Traveller’s Path): 80

Standard Attack: 1d100 50

50 -- hit, 3 DoS (bonus damage for accurate)

Hit location: 05, head

 

Spending Fate point to add 1 bonus DoS to attack roll: 3 DoS -> 4 DoS

 

Stalker Pattern Bolter damage: 1d10+9X, pen 4, tearing, accurate

Bolter Damage: 2#1d10+9 12 11

3+9 = 12 damage

 

Accurate bonus damage: 2d10 (4 DoS total)

Accurate bonus damage: 1d10 8

8 bonus damage

Accurate bonus damage: 1d10 6

6 bonus damage

 

26 damage total, pen 4

26 - 3 (AV7 - Pen 4) - 4 (TB) = 19 damage, assuming no forcefield or dodge roll

 

 

Defensive Rolls:

Dodge:

AG63

Dodge: 1d100 26

Pass -- 3 DoS

Edited October 12, 2021 by Necronaut

[Lysimachus]

Round 1 Summary cont:

[x] Vesalius: Bolter shot at SSA, Hits, Lots of Damage! Dodge already used, Shield of Faith... 28!!! No Wounds Suffered! (OOC: HOLY MOLY, I thought she was a goner for sure!!!)

The bolt is perfectly aimed and flies true. It seems certain that the Sororitas commander will fall. But even as the shell is about to hit home, the Sister Superior sways suddenly, her eyes flickering as if entering a trance. Her head moves only an inch to the left, but it is enough that the projectile somehow passes across her shoulder and explodes against the structure behind her. She blinks at the sound of the impact, then looks up with a mixture of anger and awestruck joy towards the sniper's position. She begins to sing, raising her bolt pistol, drawing the long power blade from her hip and rushing forward into the foe. Her troops respond with similar zeal and a storm of firepower.

[x] Sister Superior A:
Free Action: Calls for Bolter Assault Action at a cost of 3 Cohesion:
(x) Sister Superior A - Charge 15m. Bolter shot at Svelk:
BS45 +10 (Short Range) -10(Low Altitude Target) = 45, Roll: 38, Hits Right Leg (38=83)
Dam 1d10+9 Pen4 Tearing
(5, 7) 7+9 = 16
16 - 5 (AV9 - Pen4) - TB8 = 3 Wounds (assuming no Dodge).

(x) Sister B - Charge 15m. No shot available.

(x) Sister C - Charge 15m. Bolter shot at Svelk:
BS40 +10(Short Range) -10(Low Altitude Target) = 40, Roll: 62, Fail!

(x) Sister D - Charge 15m. Bolter shot at Svelk:
BS40 +10(Short Range) -10(Low Altitude Target) = 40, Roll: 35, Hits Body (35=53)
Dam 1d10+9 Pen4 Tearing
(2, 6) 6+9 = 15
15 - 5 (AV9 - Pen4) - TB8 = 2 Wounds (Dodge already used).

(x) Sister I - Charge 15m. Bolt Pistol shot at Svelk:
BS40 -10(Low Altitude Target) = 30, Roll: 51, Fail!

(x) Sister F - Charge 15m. Bolter shot at Draak:
BS40 +10(Short Range) = 50, Roll: 09, Hits Left Leg (09=90)
Dam 1d10+9 Pen4 Tearing
(4, 10) 10+9 = 19
19 - 19 (AV11 +AV12 Force Dome - Pen4) - TB8 = No Wounds.

(x) Sister G - Charge 15m. Bolter shot at Odysseus:
BS40 +10(Short Range) = 50, Roll: 74, Fail!

(x) Sister H - Charge 15m. Bolter shot at Odysseus:
BS40 +10(Short Range) = 50, Roll: 41, Hits Right Arm (41=14)
Dam 1d10+9 Pen4 Tearing
(8, 6) 8+9 = 17
17 - 16 (AV8 +AV12 Force Dome - Pen4) - TB8 = No Wounds.

(x) Sister J - Charge 15m. Bolt Pistol shot at Draak:
BS40 = 40, Roll: 94, Fail!
Bolter Assault Ends.

Sister Superior A continued: Half Move 5m Southwest. Bolt Pistol Shot at Traveller:
BS45 = 45, Roll: 62, Fail!

[x] Ithan:
Half Action: Standard Melee Attack with Executioner Axe against Repentia M.
WS57, Roll: 20, Hits Head (20=02) (OOC: Decapitation strike? )
Dam 2d10+2 Pen2
4+7+2 = 13
13 - TB4 = 9. Shield of Faith: 71, Fail! 9 Wounds Suffered. Repentia M dies.
Half Action: Move 5m to engage Sister Superior A.

***

There is a shimmer of warp energy as the bolts directed up at Odysseus and Draak explode far before reaching their intended target. Svelk, however, blasting forward through the air, cannot hope to avoid every fragment of the torrent sent towards him, but his reinforced armour prevents most of it from doing any harm.

With a derisive, amused snort, Ithan brings his chainaxe down onto the neck of the weakened Repentia, severing yet another head with ease. Then, with an equally casual air, he raises the weapon in salute before stepping forward to meet the Superior's advance.

***

OOC: Sorry Necro, I wasn't expecting that! You've got to admit it was a properly cinematic moment though...

I hope that Ithan's Actions worked for you, Xin? If you are around and would rather have him acting differently with his go, just let me know?

Next are all the regular Battle Sisters, but I'm out of time for a bit. I'll come back later this evening with Sisters regular Actions.

[Lysimachus]

Round 1 Summary Cont:

[x]Sister B:

Charge at Decimus

WS35 +10(Scourge of Heretics) +10(Charge) = 55, Roll: 57, Fail!

[x] Sister C:

SAB at Vesalius

BS40 +10(SAB) = 50, Roll: 97, Fail and Weapon Jam!

[x] Sister D:

SAB at Vesalius

BS40 +10(SAB) -10(Prone Target) = 40, Roll: 43, Fail!

[x] Sister F:

Move southwest 5m

Bolter shot at Traveller

BS40 +10(Short Range) = 50, Roll: 64, Fail!

[x] Sister G:

Move south 5m

Bolter shot at Traveller

BS40 +10(Short Range) = 50, Roll: 71, Fail!

[x] Sister H:

Move west 5m

Bolter shot at Svelk

BS40 +10(Short Range) -10(Low Altitude Target) = 40, Roll: 22, Hit Left Arm (22=22)

Dam 1d10+9 Pen4 Tearing

(4, 2) 4+9 = 13

13 - 5(AV9 - Pen4) - TB8 = 0 Wounds.

[ ] Svelk:

[ ] Decimus:

[ ] Immolator:

[ ] Sister I:

[ ] Rhino:

[ ] Sister J:

***

Current pic:

[Beren]

 Dodge Test:

Ag: 44

d100: 63 (FAILED)

 

 

A hail of explsive bolts and shrapnel fills the air as Svelk passes through it, clattering of his armour to be sent spinning into new trajectories or embedding themselves into its weak points. Svelk ignores the stinging pain, he's felt worse. Inside his helmet he's counting, trying to gauge the speed of the forwards vehicle and the best moment to cut his thrust.

 

 

Svelk moves to one square down and to the left of Sister I.

 

[Lysimachus]

Round 1 Summary Cont:

 

[x] Svelk: Move northeast to square below Sister I

 

[x] Decimus:

Bolt Pistol shot at Repentia L, Hits. 22 Dam - TB4 = 18

Dodge already used, Shield of Faith: 43, Fail! 18 Wounds Suffered. Repentia L dies.

 

[x] Immolator:

Driver:

Full Action Tactical Manoeuvring Southwest 20m.

Gunner: Twin-linked Heavy Flamer at Traveller.

Dodge failed by more than 2DoF = 2 Hits

Dam 1d10+12 Pen6

Flamers hit Body

Hit 1: 2+12 = 14

14 - 3(AV9 - Pen6) - TB8 = 3 Wounds.

Hit 2: 4+12 = 16 (OOC: can't roll for toffee...)

16 - 3(AV9 - Pen6) - TB8 = 5 Wounds.

Ag Test to avoid catching Fire: Pass!

 

[x] Sister I:

Run 30m southeast.

 

[x] Rhino:

Full Move: Tactical Manoeuvring 25m west.

 

[x] Sister J:

Heavy Bolter FAB at Vesalius

BS40 +10(Short Range) +20(FAB) = 70, Roll: 51, Hit plus 1DoS, 2 Hits.

Pass with 3 DoS on Dodge Roll, Dodges all Hits.

 

 

Round 1 Ends.

[Commissar Molotov]

Dodge roll to avoid Twin-Linked Flamer:

AG54(+5)(-20)=39: 77 (3DoF)

Second roll to avoid catching on fire:

AG54(+5)=59: 44 (Pass, 1DoS)

 

As the vehicle's turret turns to face him and the world is consumed with scarlet-flecked promethium flame, the Traveller ducks back into the scant cover. A moment's respite, then, for the enemy.

Edited October 21, 2021 by Commissar Molotov

[Black Cohort]

Decimus fails to dodge the massive chain blade, takes a half step back as he drops his heavy bolter to shift to his side-arm.  firing from the hip at the un-armoured warrior.

 

bolt pistol BS53, roll 16 at repenta sister L

 

damage 21 righteous fury? hit + 1 total 22 damage

[Lysimachus]

Round 2:

Kill-Team Alpha Cohesion: 3

Initiative Order:

[ ] Traveller | (SQUAD) | AG5 +10 = 15 | WOUNDS 15/23 | FATE 3/3+1

[ ] Odysseus | (SQUAD) | AG5 +8 = 13 | WOUNDS 22/22 | FATE 4/4

[ ] Sister Superior A | (SQUAD) | AG4 +8 = 12 | WOUNDS 18/25

[ ] Draak | (SQUAD) | AG4 +7 = 11 | WOUNDS 23/23 | FATE 2/2

[ ] Battle Sister B | (SQUAD) | AG5 +5 = 10 | WOUNDS 18/18

[ ] Battle Sister C | (SQUAD) | AG5 +5 = 10 | WOUNDS 18/18

[ ] Battle Sister D | (SQUAD) | AG5 +5 = 10 | WOUNDS 18/18

[ ] Battle Sister F | (SQUAD) | AG5 +5 = 10 | WOUNDS 9/18

[ ] Battle Sister G | (SQUAD) | AG5 +5 = 10 | WOUNDS 18/18

[ ] Battle Sister H | (SQUAD) | AG5 +5 = 10 | WOUNDS 18/18

[ ] Vesalius | (SQUAD) | AG6 +3 = 9 | WOUNDS 20/20 | FATE 4/4

[ ] Ithan | (SQUAD) | AG4 +4 = 8 | WOUNDS 24/24 | FATE 2/2

[ ] Immolator | AG4 +4 = 8 | STRUCTURE 25/25

[ ] Svelk | (SQUAD) | AG4 +3 = 7 | WOUNDS 18/23 | FATE 3/3

[ ] Battle Sister I | (SQUAD) | AG4 +3 = 7 | WOUNDS 18/18

[ ] Rhino | AG4 +3 = 7 | STRUCTURE 25/25

[ ] Decimus | (SQUAD) | AG3 +4 = 7 | WOUNDS 16/22 | FATE 3/3

[ ] Battle Sister J | (SQUAD) | AG4 + 2 = 6 | WOUNDS 18/18

***

[Commissar Molotov]

The Traveller's Actions, Round Two:

Round 2

Free Action: Declare Bolter Assault

BOLTER ASSAULT BEGINS

 

Single Shot against Sister I (Melta-Gun)

BS60(+10 Range)= 3 (PASS)

Damage: 7(+10) Pen 4

 

From cover the Traveller raises his bolter, sighting the Battle=Sister carrying the melta-gun. Such a weapon could cause them grievous injuries indeed. He squeezes off a shot at the foe, hoping to put them down - or at least force them to take cover momentarily.

Edited October 21, 2021 by Commissar Molotov

[Lysimachus]

Round 2 Summary:

 

[x] Traveller:

++Calls for Bolter Assault Action++

(x) Traveller - Bolter shot at Sister I, Hits! Sister I Dodge: 21, Pass!

(x) Odysseus - Bolter shot at Sister I, Hits! Dodge already used. SoF: 54, Fail!

14 Dam - 3 (AV7 - Pen4) - TB4 = 7 Wounds Suffered.

(x) Decimus - Bolt Pistol shot at Sister B, Hits! Sister B Dodge: 93, Fail! SoF: 61, Fail! 9 Wounds Suffered.

(x) Draak - Bolt Pistol shot at Sister J, Hits! Sister J Dodge: 62, Fail! SoF: 21, Fail! 7 Wounds Suffered.

( ) Vesalius - Bolter shot at Sister F, Miss!

(x) Svelk - Charge move to atop Immolator. Bolt Pistol shot at Gunner. Gunner dies, Immolator cannot shoot this Round.

(x) Ithan - Bolt Pistol shot at Sister Superior A, Roll: 13, Hit! SSA Dodge: 36, Pass!

++Bolter Assault Ends++

 

[A.T.]

Odysseus watched as the sisters spread out below, organised but futile in light of their carelessnesss stumbling into the ambush and too fanatical to regroup in greater numbers.

 

The fire they had returned on his position was almost a disappointment, fanatical but not entirely stupid it would seem as those with lighter weapons turned on more opportune targets. A meltagun however was worthy of some attention... raising the Dioscuri he opened fire once more.

 

 

Bolter assault and turn -

Half action to sustain force wall

 

Bolter assault - single shot vs sister I = 27 = hit

Damage = 5+9 = 14, Pen 4

 

Half action, semi-auto vs sister I = 31 = hit with 2 extra DoS (2 hits total)

Damage 1 = 8+9 = 17, Pen 4

Damage 2 = 8+9 = 17, Pen 4

 

In the event the meltagun sister is already dead he will target the next closest sister to his position

[Trokair]

Beta

 

Hurrying after the old woman Brynjarr caught up with her in just a few strides.

 

“Lady, can you tell me more about the men that took our contact,” Gesturing upwards towards the Spire Top. “Our Lord will not be happy if we come back empty handed, even if this so called trader clearly doesn’t know his business, else we would not have had to be searching the market so, well, badly. So we do need him back.”

 

 

 

Charm Test

Fel:43, D100: 39, Pass,  0 DoS

Edited October 19, 2021 by Trokair

[Lysimachus]

Squad Beta:

 

The elderly female looks back and reaches a wizened hand well above her head to pat Brynjarr's bearded cheek.

 

"'an'sum one, ain'cha?" she grins. "I dun' know nufin'. Razor sed no one was t' talk to th' lil man's big friends. No one roun' 'ere argues wiv Razor, or 'is boss. But Empra knows I ain't got long lef' in this skin any ways. Big bullies. Reck'n you boys might ach'ly give 'em what they deserve." She nods firmly and points westwards. "Out th' Site. That's where you'll find 'em. Bes' get movin' tho... if they chuck 'im over, 'e won't be comin' back."

 

***

[Trokair]

Beta

 

Taking in what she has said Brynjarr reached into a pocked and retrieved several coins, one in silver.

 

“May Grandfathers blessing be upon you, and the rest of your days be in peace. Here, this should buy you some comfort, at the temple or the alehouse.”

Edited October 19, 2021 by Trokair

[Machine God]

Draak swiftly draws his Bolt Pistol and shoots the Sister of Battle wielding the Heavy Bolter.

 

 

 

BS:52, Result: 08, Pass

Damage: 5 +9 -3 (AP - 4 Pen) - 4 (TGH Bonus) = 7

 

 

 

Edited December 16, 2022 by Machine God
Moved spoiler

[Mazer Rackham]

Squad Beta:

 

Where an hour ago there was little information, now there was almost too much, and certainly not enough time to sift through it carefully.  More, Orphiel was suspicious of all of it.  Anecdotal whispers about crimelords and gangs, a seedy drinking den, and now this place called 'the Site'.

 

As Brynjarr offered his thanks to the grandmother, Orphiel tested his theories.  Perhaps someone was tugging strings, but knowing criminals, it could as easily be an opportunist snatch, maybe for petty extortion.  Maybe just to gauge how much threat they were.  In the end it didn't matter if he liked it or not, with Holger gone, there was little choice.

 

+Shall we go?+

Edited October 15, 2021 by Mazer Rackham

[Black Cohort]

Decimus pivots slightly his bolt pistol barking a round at the armoured sister engaging him.

 

BS 53, roll 14. hit

 

damage is 18

[Beren]

The numbers were almost right. If he were to let himself drop, he might be able to just about land on one of the very corner of the vehicle.

 

Almost was enough to get you killed.

 

As he sees a jet of flame leap out of the weapons cupola and up towards where the Traveller has taken up postion, he triggers one last burst to his jump pack. He plummets down, gyrating round as he does so that he lands with his fleet solidly planted behind the cupola. His bolt pistol is already raised to her back.

 

 

Bolter Charge against Immolator gunner:

 

Kraken bolt pistol attack = BS 46+ 30(Point Blank) = 76

d100: 18 (5 DoS)

Hit, assuming no dodge.

Hit location - 49(Body)

Damage = 1d10(10) + 9 = 19

19 - (T(4) + A(9 - Pen 8) = 14 wounds

 

Righteous Fury Attack:

Kraken bolt pistol attack = BS 46+ 30(Point Blank) = 76

d100: 10 (5 DoS)

Hit, assuming dodge unsuccesful earlier)

Damage = 1d10(4) +9 + = 13

13 - (T(4) + A(9 - Pen 8) = 8 wounds

 

 

11/14 Kraken Bolt Rounds left.

 

Edited October 15, 2021 by Beren

[Lysimachus]

Squad Beta:

 

You follow the market westward and gradually it becomes less and less populated. Finally you pass through a set of wide bulkhead doors, rusted open. Beyond them is a cavernous place of darkness and shadows. The rockcrete frames of several large hab blocks, never to be completed, lie like sleeping cuboid giants. A tall crane, a few other pieces of rusting engineering plant and various materials are scattered around the abandoned development. This is the Site.

 

A handful of glaring spotlights illuminate a small, open area at the centre. They also shine upon a sea of black emptiness, a vast, circular abyss that appears without warning in the surface of the Hive floor. One step, plasteel, rockcrete, dirt and dust. The next, an impossible nothingness that swallows all light in its depths.

 

The lumens also reveal half a dozen figures standing around the Site. Several of them are clustered at the very edge of the precipice around another figure, this one on its knees.

 

***

[Commissar Molotov]

Rising from cover as Svelk descends upon the Immolator, the Traveller unleashes a strafing barrage of bolter-fire against the clustered Sisters, hoping to pin them in place for Draak's heavy bolter. The mass-reactive explosions stitch across their power armour, though he knows from grim experience not to count the Sororitas out until they are dead.

 

The Traveller's Actions, Round Two Continued:

Semi-Auto Burst against Sister G

BS60(+10 @Range, ~12m)(+10 Semi-Auto Burst)(+10 Motion Predictor)(+5 Traveller's Path)=BS95: 10 (Pass, 8DoS) = 1 Hit, +2 Additional

1 Hit allocated to Sister F, 1 Hit allocated to Sister J

 

Hit 1, Sister F:

1D10(+10), Tearing, Pen 4: 1 OR 8 (18 Damage) (-TB4 and Armour 5 or 3) = 9-11 Damage

 

 

Hit 2, Sister G:

1D10(+10), Tearing, Pen 4: 4 OR 10(RF:3) (23 Damage) (-TB4 and Armour 5 or 3) = 14-16 Damage

 

 

Hit 3, Sister J:

1D10(+10), Tearing, Pen 4: 3 (13 Damage) (-TB4 and Armour 5 or 3) = 4-6 Damage

Edited October 21, 2021 by Commissar Molotov

[Lysimachus]

Round 2 Summary Cont:

 

++Bolter Assault Ends++

 

[x] Traveller:

SAB at Sister G, 3 Hits, assigned to Sister F, G and J

Hit 1 on Sister F Head (10=01)

Dodge: 43, Pass! No Wounds Suffered.

Hit 2 on Sister G Head

Dodge: 77, Fail! SoF: 23, Fail! 16 Wounds Suffered.

Hit 3 on Sister J Arm

Dodge already used. SoF: 44, Fail! 6 Wounds Suffered (now on 5 Remaining)

 

[x] Odysseus:

SAB at Sister I, 1 Hit.

Dam 17 - 3 (AV7 - Pen4) - TB4 = 10 Wounds.

Dodge already used. Shield of Faith: 81, Fail! 10 Wounds Suffered. (Now on 1 Remaining)

 

[x] Sister Superior A

Half Action: Feint - Opposed WS Test:

Sister Superior: WS40 +10(Scourge of Heretics) = 50, Roll 26, 2DoS

Ithan: WS57, Roll: 52, Pass with no DoS.

Sister Superior wins roll off, Ithan cannot Dodge or Parry next Hit.

 

Half Action: Standard Melee Attack

WS40 +10(Scourge of Heretics) = 50, Roll 41, Hit on Right Arm (41=14)

Power Sword Damage 1d10+10 Pen6

8 + 10 - 2(AV8-Pen6) - TB10 = 6 Wounds Suffered.

 

[ ] Draak

 

 

If it helps with target priority, the Sisters current Remaining Wounds are:

 

A (Superior) 18/25

B 09/18

C 18/18

D 18/18

F 09/18

G 02/18

H 18/18

I (Meltagun) 01/18

J (HB) 05/18

[Mazer Rackham]

Squad Beta:

 

Orphiel surveyed the scene, cursing the loss of his augmented Auto-Senses and surveillance augurs from his true helm.  At least the idiots in the spotlights would be blind to the movement in the shadows...

 

GM, how far are these guys away, what's their armament if visible, and are any of them roving close to our position.  Finally, what kind of light levels are we dealing with? (IE do we have a shadowed approach, etc).

 

Perception Test: 49 + 10 (HS) = 59

D100: 94, FAIL and LOLWUT.

 

Fate Point Re-roll: 46, PASS, plus 1 DoS.

 

Evaluate (Int) Test: 53

D100: 12 PASS, Plus 5 DoS

Edited October 15, 2021 by Mazer Rackham

[Lysimachus]

Squad Beta:

The enemy might be a threat to Hive traders and old women, but they are nothing compared to Astartes. They are poorly equipped with solid shot weaponry and simple blades. Only one - perhaps the 'Razor' that was mentioned before? - carries a truly dangerous item, a bolt pistol that appears to be of similarly ancient design to Von Caeryd's plasma weapon.

But even though these opponents are no more than pitiful dregs of men, they are surrounding Holger. At this point, his assailants would have more than enough time to cast him into the abyss before you could intervene!

***

After some thought, this may work better by moving into (semi) Structured Time?

You will need to get closer if you wish to rescue Holger. Please roll for Silent Move Tests. If you can stay out of the lit areas, the local's Awareness Tests will suffer -30 negative modifiers for Darkness.