[X] My Assistant

[TheMidnightHobo]

Seeing his comrades making preparations for a fight, Richard quickly draws one of his pistols with his free hand and fires twice at the ghoul that just attacked Brox.

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Quickdraw test: Threshold 2 (Quickdraw Holster) -> 9 Agility + 6 Pistols + 2 Spec -> 17 dice -> 6 hits
1st shot: 9 Agility + 6 Pistols + 2 Spec + 2 Smartlink +1 Reflex Recorder -> 20 dice -> 7 hits
2nd shot: 9 Agility + 6 Pistols + 2 Spec + 2 Smartlink + 1 Reflex Recorder -> 20 dice -> 8 hits

Richard's Fubukis are not in burst fire mode, so no recoil. It's loaded with exploding ammo, so the DV is modified by 1 for a final DV of 5 each, before modified by hits, and an AP of -1.

[Karoline]

The ghoul seems too distracted by its intimidate prey to dodge the bullets that slam into it. Each one easily finds its mark, the Ghoul's body jerking with each hit as the explosive charges go off. With large chunks missing from its side and clothing, it gives a final cry of pain before falling to the ground, apparently dead. One down... 42 to go... then an entire city.

[crizh]

As the bullets started to fly the big Ogre lumbered into motion. With lead zipping through the air he veered away from the two Zombies that had begun this fracas towards a small knot of four of the vile creatures.

He ran strangely, not like an athlete in big strides but in many rapid small steps, knees bent, which kept his substantial center of gravity level and stopped his stomach from bouncing up and down uncomfortably. He looked vaguely ridiculous but somehow managed to move swiftly and with an almost unstoppable momentum.

He carried his Vibrosword low, trailing behind him, it's tip almost brushing the ground until he was almost upon his targets. At the last moment he started to spin as he ran, a slow, lumbering and yet curiously graceful pirouette. He slid right past the small group, his arm sweeping around in a slow deliberate arc. As he had stared to spin he brought his arm level with his shoulder and brought it down across his chest until it was tucked under his left armpit.

Like dragging an oar through water.

He did not use a sudden impulse but a sustained and implacable force on the hilt of the blade as it slid through flesh and bone like a hot knife through butter.

He allowed his momentum to spin him around again, whipping his sword arm back around behind himself and stopping with the Fairbairn-Sykes pattern ceramic fighting knife in his off hand raised in a defensive pose.

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Two attacks on adjacent targets.

Base damage: 8P/-2

Melee Attack

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9 Blades
9 Agility

*0.5 Multiple targets

2 Specialization
1 Reach
1 Personalised Grip
9 Weapon Focus
2 Charging

26 Dice

15 Hits and 8 Hits.

Full Parry using Damaging Disarm manoeuvre using off hand.

[Karoline]

A nearby group of three ghouls give sudden cries of pain as they clutch at their heads, though no visible reason why presents itself. Those peering into the astral though can easily track the spell coming from the reaper like spirit of man and enveloping the group of ghouls.

All:

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Don't forget that most of you are assenssing, and thus suffer the penalty for that. Also remember any spells you are maintaining. I'll be taking off dice or spells will fail depending mostly on which is more beneficial for the Ghouls, so keep track of what is up or you'll be dinner all the quicker (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) .

Like a hot knife through butter, Brute's blade slices clean through the bodies of both ghouls. The resistance from the first is notable, as the blade is nearly stopped as it frees itself from the second ghoul's body. The creatures seem to take a moment to realize that they are dead, arms twitching a bit to try and fend off the assault even after it is done, before their upper halves slide away from the lower, blood splattering everywhere as the organs begin to deposit themselves on the street.

The swift death of four of the members of the Hoard seem to give the group no pause.

[ravensoracle]

The HUD display in Jacobs helmet diplays the smartlink marking one of the ghouls that looked to be something more than the others. The two appeared to have tracked the group even with all the spells protecting them. Jacob kept his aim on the one on the right and squeezed the trigger twice.

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First Shot- 10 Agi + 5 Automatics + 2 Smartlink + 2 Take Aim = 19d6.hits(5)=7

Second Shot- 10 Agi + 5 Automatics + 2 Smartlink = 17d6.hits(5)=4

Ares Alpha with Sound Supressor Loaded with Ex Ammo so 7DV before hits, with AV -1

[Karoline]

Two shots crack through the air, shortly followed by two small explosions as the upright's body explodes. First a large chunk from his side, and then a rather important looking piece of his neck tearing itself away. Needless to say the Ghoul stops moving.. except to fall backwards to the ground, the force of the small explosions pushing it back.

While all is going well so far, and confidence might be high, the hoard doesn't seem perturbed, except perhaps the remaining upright. Brute is the closest target to many of the ghouls, and so quickly finds himself surrounded, not only by the two remaining from the group he had attacked, but another half dozen that charge into melee with him as well. Brox, as the next closest target, quickly finds himself facing down five charging Ghouls of his own, though luckily enough for him, three of them where the ones that clutched at their heads earlier, their eyes still slightly dazed looking.

The rest of the howling hoard runs closer, a few of them reverting to all fours for extra speed. The upright meanwhile runs in the opposite direction, towards the nearest alleyway, seemingly intent on making an escape... or perhaps simply positioning itself better, if such tactics are possible for a Ghoul.

Brute (All):

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5, 7, 3, 4, 5, 4, 6, 3
hits from the 8 attacks, all of which are at 6P -1
Remember to include the -1 for each previous attack, meaning the last one will be at a -7 DP to defend. Good luck to ya (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Brox (All):

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5, 5, 4, 9, 4
hits from your 5 attacks on you, once again, all are 6P -1 and don't forget the -1 per previous attack, meaning you'll be defending against the last one at -4 DP. Hidden castle doesn't like you with that 9 hits on 12 dice there.

[crizh]

In moments the big Ogre was swarmed, almost disappearing from sight behind a wall of Z's.

Blindly they reached out for the intense source of Mana but everywhere a fang or a claw sought soft flesh or the salty warmth of arterial blood it found only the razor sharp ceramic edge of the Commando style combat knife.

Brute moved like a slow motion ballet dancer seeming to avoid blows he could not possibly be aware of with some sort of sixth sense and allowing the momentum of the attempted strike to guide the unfortunate Z onto the blade of his parrying knife.

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Holy Hell, they're a lot better than normal Ghouls... Or a hell of a lot luckier.


10 Hits
7 Hits
7 Hits
13 Hits
9 Hits
7 Hits
8 Hits
9 Hits

So that second one was a tie so it doesn't take any damage but the others are:

10P, -, 9P, 14P, 9P, 8P, 7P, 11P

[Karoline]

The howls of triumph, of a meal so close, quickly turn to cries of pain as the Ghouls find themselves taking deep gashes in their arms and hands, many losing fingers, some losing an entire hand. None of the Ghouls go down, though nearly all of them have a deep wound of some kind on them, only one having managed to retreat again uninjured. Primal instincts seem to guide these Ghouls, hunger a moment ago, but from the way they glance at each other, it seems fear is quickly replacing it.

Brute (All):

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Don't you remember me telling you these ghouls were 'improved' over the old ones? You also have to remember that they almost all had a +6 DP from charging and friends in melee. Don't worry though, these are still the small fries. I have sooo many surprises in store. This little encounter is largely to test everyone's combat ability (Well, ability to avoid a fight originally, but since that one was failed... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) )

As the fluff said, none went down, but several are very close... One lost a hand though, good work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[TheMidnightHobo]

With blood now drawn, a strange smile spread over Richard's face as his posture shifts slightly. Running backwards a bit to escape from the encroaching ghoul hoard, Richard carefully takes aim at the Ghoul closest to him that is attacking Brox, firing twice.

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6 Hits for shootin' once (+1 die from Take Aim as a Free Action)
9 hits to shoot again

Both have got a modified DV of 5 (before hits) with an AP of -1.

Let's smoke some zeds! D:<

[Karoline]

The first bullet seems to catch the ghoul mostly unaware, focused instead on the quickly overwhelmed prey. It turns to face the new threat just in time to catch the second bullet in the skull, a half shriek cut off quickly as its brains exit the back of its skull, splattering over the next nearest ghoul, and drawing its attention.

All:

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I'd like everyone to please make an edge test. That is simply a DP equal to your current unspent edge. Please do so after your turn is over in case you spend any edge during your turn.

[TheMidnightHobo]

Seeing his prey fall so easily, Richard unintentionally lets out a low laugh.

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Edge test -> 5 hits

[Marwynn]

Brox grunts as the zombies all swarm over him, thrashing around. He releases the Trid Phantasm spell and immediately loosens a Slaughter Infected spell, thankful that he spent the nuyen to learn that particular mojo. His vision fully perceiving the physical world now, he casts the spell and exhales. Then with a grin he raises his Ares Alpha and cuts loose.

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Brox casts Force 9 Slaughter Infected:
Magic 6 + Spellcasting 6 + Mentor Spirit 2 = 14 (14d6.hits(5)=3)

Yes, Invisible Castle doesn't like me.

The next IPs are taken up by shooting Suppressive Fire with the Ares Alpha (Ex-ex). Drone attacks with Suppressive Fire as well. Spirit of Man keeps casting Slaughter Infected at its Force.


Now, for the hits...

A dice pool of 11, 10, 9, 8, 7 for the hits against 5, 5, 4, 9, 4 hits of the attacks.

Dodge 2 + Reaction 5 + Combat Senses 4 = 11 (11d6.hits(5)=3) 3 hits, reduced to 2

Dodge 2 + Reaction 5 + Combat Senses 4 - Defended 1= 10 (10d6.hits(5)=4) 4 hits, reduced to 1

Dodge 2 + Reaction 5 + Combat Senses 4 - Defended 2 = 9 (9d6.hits(5)=5) 5 hits, reduced to 0

Dodge 2 + Reaction 5 + Combat Senses 4 - Defended 3 = 8 (8d6.hits(5)=1) 1 hit, reduced to 8

Dodge 2 + Reaction 5 + Combat Senses 4 - Defended 4 = 7 (7d6.hits(5)=4) 4 hits, reduced to 0.

Umm can you roll the damage on Brox? I gotta run.

Body 5, Impact Armour 14.

[crizh]

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Edge: 3 Hits

Err, bump?