Saturday 25 January 2014

RPG Solo Quick and the Dead Tournament

Quick and the dead
Having been reading Psyga315 stories on RPGSOLO with his rankings etc got me thinking about a game I used to play as a kid and I thought it may work well as a similar interactive set of stories around the changes in rankings and the fights causing them.

Essentially it is a yearly knock out tournament of fighters with the winner of each match up advancing to the next round and so forth until a winner is crowned, bonus points are awarded for kills but there is no requirement to kill or cripple an opponent.
For those of you familiar with Western films I quite like the premise in The Quick and the dead (1995)although my game significantly predated this film it gets across roughly how my imagination was working at the time I first played this...

For this I shall be using a more Scfy setting but the premise remains the same. Enjoy

We shall begin with a provincial world tournament on the Agedincum cluster, Senones world. This is a ranking event and the winner will progress as we follow their attempts at glory this year...

"Hello and welcome to the 903rd inaugural qualifier here on the glorious slag heap that is Senones, we have 16 cracking fighters joining us for your viewing pleasure" Cheap laughter "Lets view the match ups shall we.."

" First up we have Rory-Alexander Nickler-Rauenhorst, rumoured to be dual handed and to favour swords if given free choice, highly skilled and charismatic a real crowd favourite, and his opponent"

"Salvanus Bolitho-Mcerlain, much younger at 41 to Rory's 75 but as we have seen before age brings skill and experience to the fight especially if they have undergone genetic regeneration to keep those reactions up to speed!", "Not much is known about Salvanus, he is a local rough houser rumored to favour throwing knives and to be right handed!"

"And the odds seem to point to a simple victory for Rory here in round one but we have been caught out before, now to the master of ceremonies.."

"Ladies and gentlmen please take your seats for the opening contest,Rory-Alexander Nickler-Rauenhorst against Salvanus Bolitho-Mcerlain, this shall be until one fighter is incapacitated and unable to continue in the contest. Weapons are melee only in this round but otherwise you have free choice".

"And here they come, Rory standing tall and waring an expensive looking light breastplate and flowing robes, both swords are sheathed at his sides, and his opponent with a belt of knives, and there goes the gong, Salvanus makes a run for the first pillars knives in his hand ready. Rory calmly walks in towards the centre, and its Salvanus to throw first but from some distance,

(Very Unlikely) Yesbut...

against all the odds his knife flys through but lands on the breastplate...

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

Rory breaks into a zigzag run both swords still sheathed... Another knife

(Very Unlikely) No.

and another, Rory really moving now

(Very Unlikely) No.

and with a blur his swords come out

(Likely) Yes.

Killed.

and Salvanus head bounces on the sand... Round one to Rory-Alexander and a bonus point for the kill, the crowd erupt in celebration as the favourite wins even against a local such as Salvanus.

"And there we have it folks, some times these fights are over quick!, we look forward to bringing you the next fight later today"

*Brief but fun to write and I am quite looking forward to progressing with this story line...
RE: Quick and the dead
"Don't you agree the clean up crews have the toughest job here,.. ooh don't drop the head, ha poor Salvanus"

"And here come the next competitors to the sands of Senones, the splendid and imaginative Kasper Rollison and the rather glum Koner Guydon, again we see an experienced hand in Kasper taking on the youth of local boy Koner, do you see a similar outcome here?"

"Yes I should think so, Kasper is well practised at these early rounds and I expect another quick bout."

Both move in fast to close the gap, "Two knife fighters here should make for an interesting contest"
Kasper unleashes a knife on the fly..

(Somewhat Unlikely) Yesand...

Killed.

"....well that was rather..."

"fast, dull, unimaginative? for someone with Kaspers reputation you would expect a little more playing to the crowd!"

"indeed, and some are not happy, we could have riot on our hands if they don't get on with the spectacle!"

"The third contest sees two pistol specialists take to the circle here, both experienced competitors of the contest the hard working Raffaello Michaud-Vanha takes on Kaiah Adan-Atene"

"As you know automatic weapons are banned in the official lists so both are sporting a brace of expensive flintlock single shot pistols which allow them to be used without completely prejudicing the melee specialists"

Both quickly move for cover, "Kaiah appears to have the shot first but his well documented indecisiveness seems to be holding him back.. "

(Very Unlikely) No.

"Raffaello has no such issue letting rip with his first shot.."

(Somewhat Unlikely) No.

"These modified guns are slightly easier to reload than their historic counterparts but a missed shot can spell disaster for the unprepared"

Does Kaiah manage to move and fire this time?

(Unlikely) Nobut...

He finds a good position with plenty of cover, Raffaello finishes reloading and takes a snap shot at Kaiah..

(Somewhat Unlikely) Yesbut...

splinters fly from the pillar

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

cursing Kaiah staggers back with his face looking like its been cut to shreds, as he staggers into the open Raffaello lets fire with his second gun..

(Somewhat Likely) No.

and misses!

"That is a turn up for the books a miss at with a sitting target!" regaining his composure Kaiah gracefully pirouettes around a pillar fires both guns at once..

(50/50) Nobut...

(50/50) Yes.

the first is close but misses however Raffaello steps right into the second shot!

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

"a flesh wound on his off hand arm, that could be a distraction that turns the tide to Kaiah"

Both fighters take cover and reload their pistols..

Do they step out together?

(50/50) Yesbut...

"look Kaiah's indecisiveness stikes again he looks like he changed his mind have way and is now exposed and out of position.."

(50/50) Yesbut...

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Another shower of splinters pepper Kaiah sending him stumbling?

(50/50) Noand...

executing another graceful turn he unloads both shots at the flat footed Raffaello..

(50/50) Noand...

(50/50) Yesbut...

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

"wasted shots and now see his disadvantage no loaded guns to Raffaello's one remaining charge"

Kaiah desperately reloads one gun whilst Raffaello charges him down, as Kaiah turns to left his loaded piece Raffaello fires..

(Very Likely) Yesand...

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

Kaiah takes it through the side of his neck, fountaining blood he collapses to the ground, the judges gong sounds signalling the end of the contest, victory to Raffaello!

"What a contest"

"Yes much more like it, see the fans give their appreciation"

"A well fought victory for Raffaello and hard luck to Kaiah he really needs to resolve that indecisive streak before it gets him killed!"

"Still no pause for the ever eager sands and as the victor leave to a well earned rest so we have the fourth of our eight round one matches"

"yes and this should be another interesting one, Kein Frydendall a local destitute entry from the debtors prison entered in lieu of sentence against a veteran performer Maryum Engley and her vicious throwing axes"

"and its Kein to move first rushing into cover as he tries to close the gap whilst blocking any space for a throw"

"But Maryum sees something.."

(Unlikely) No.

an axe quivers sticking from the wooded wall it is embedded in next to Kein's head sending him sprawling into cover, Maryum advances axe in her right hand.

"He is certainly game for it.. look there he goes"

Kein bounds from cover rushing towards his adversary

Does she throw?

(Unlikely) Yes.

Despite being her last Axe she throws...

(50/50) Yesand...

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

its a good throw but it hits handle first doing little more than giving Kein a bruise..

Kein thrusts his knife at her..

(Somewhat Unlikely) No.

missing they circle, Maryum trying to turn to reach her axes whilst Kein looks for a chance..

(50/50) Yesbut...

and he goes for it again but..

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

Does he lose hold of the knife?

(50/50) No.

his wild thrust does little more than scratch, as they close Maryum unleashes a ferocious head-butt..

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

"Damn down goes Kein...broken nose would you say?"

"Agreed, it will be interesting to see if he stays down or continues.."

"Rules state if he makes no attempt to regain his feet or weapon for a ten count it is over, however he is fighting for his freedom so don't be surprised if he gets back up"

Maryum regains one axe but waits to see if Kein is still going before moving further away, still holding his knife does kein get up?

(Likely) Yes.

Regaining his slightly wobbly feet Kein advances on Maryum.

Does she throw again?

(Unlikely) Yes.

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

the axe embeds in his shoulder sending kein down and out, medics rush on to the sands as the gong sounds..

"good show from Kein, very good, see the parole officer looking on and the crowd show their appreciation by throwing coins on the the sands to help clear his debts"

"Should set him up nicely should he recover"

"Ladies and Gentlemen that takes us to the half way point of round one, we will continue after a short break"

RE: Quick and the dead
"Welcome back fight fans and don't we have an exciting line up to complete this round of the qualifiers"

"That's right and next up is the mysterious Vernia Hassebrock and her expansive collection of throwing knives and facing off is Piedad Karandikar, and are they gold plated pistols I see there?"

"That's right you don't get much more materialistic that Piedad, a well known gambler his lucky streaks have seen him barred from many casinos and some worlds want his head, but not here at least not for gambling anyway!"

"Is it true he has a personal interstellar yacht docked here?"

"That's right apparently he won it at cards on Goy V the casino world, it used to be owned by a planetary governor so I suspect he would like it back should Piedad not survive here today."

"And its Vernia to throw first, look how small the blade is and its clearly caught Piedad off guard!"

(50/50) Yesbut...

"and would you look at that his luck strikes again, a perfectly thrown knife deflected wide by that gaudy belt buckle Piedad has on."

Piedad shoots back with his first gun..

(50/50) Yes.

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

"Another fast match up here and it's Piedad taking his place in the next round, how do you rate Vernia's chances?"

"Well it doesn't look too good that shot seems to have nicked an artery in her leg and it could be touch and go, we will keep you updated on her progress"

"The sixth contest today brings together another mixture of weapons and personalities, the confident Sanna Lopane and her Knife against Danielle Scheuren-Like and her pistols."

"Its worth noting that Danielle should not even be competing here it was only her poor negotiating skills and trusting nature that allegedly saw her signing up for this instead of the university course she wanted so it will be interesting to see how this goes"

"At 31 she is the second youngest competitor today and as we have already seen the demise of the 29 year old Koner I guess that makes her it, lets see if she has more luck.."

Both enter the sands and size the surroundings up, Danielle looks for higher ground whilst Sanna tries to close the gap using the cover of the pillars and debris covering the circle sands here.

Danielle fires..

(Unlikely) No.

missing she reloads as Sanna closes the gap, she fires again..

(50/50) Nobut...

she causes Sanna to spin left into cover allowing Danielle to reload again and move on, One last chance as Sanna rushes her...

(50/50) No.

(50/50) Yes.

unloading both guns she misses with the first but connects with the second shot..

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

"Would you look at that i would have put money on her going out this round, i'm sure she had her eyes closed there as she fired, the luck of the luckless that was, it looks like Sanna took that in the side, be interesting to see if she recovers from this"

"...would have..I did put bloody money on her" rips up tickets and storms out swearing and gesturing wildly...

RE: Quick and the dead
"only two fights left today fight fans and the next one should be a good one!, ah you're back I thought you had left us?"

"Of course not, I just needed to.." whispers "place a new bet and settle up a previous mistake.." "anyway Corradino Bovenkamp is a devil with his bow even if he is slightly mad...I would expect him to triumph over the often deceitful Reda Birdyshaw and her sword"

"Agreed you think it should be a walk over but as we so often see anything can happen here on the sands"

"There is Reda skulking in the shadows, no sign of Corradino wait was that him over there..?"

A be-caped figure flitters through the half light,

"would you say Reda looks nervous here today? not like her at all"

"yes and wouldn't you be with that freak Corradino out there somewhere waiting with an arrow for you,they say he can see the unseen and that helps guide his arrows regardless of how well you hide"

"And there goes Reda running towards where he appears to be"

"Wait is that just his cape left over a stone.. yes it is see Reda checks her run and is looking for cover"

An arrow out of the dark...

(50/50) Yesand...

Killed.

it takes Reda through the eye...

"that was rather impressive... and the crowd is hushed but here come the cheers as Corradino steps out to take his applause. Your thoughts..?" looks around at an empty chair

"...err I guess he had a ticket to cash in after that"

"Finally the end of the opening round is in sight and we close out the day with Sondra Monsivais and her dual pistols"

"Yes she really likes to play to the crowd in previous contests but is not always well received.."

"A bit needy I agree, lets hope her opponent the graceful and deadly Rubertinus Junes with his sword is up to the challenge.."

"Out both come and with daylight slipping away the circle becomes that much sinister"

"Agreed, and here goes Sondra jumping into the open trying to get the crowd going, she lets fire both pistols.."

(Very Unlikely) No.

(Very Unlikely) Noand...

one of the shots ricochets back at her..

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

and hits her in the leg sending her stumbling off the rock she had jumped on to,

"Well that certainly has the crowd going now!"

"Yes although I doubt laughter is what she has intended.."

Rubertinus makes the most of this closing the gap and engaging her before she can reload..

(Likely) Yes.

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

his first cut slices through her hamstring sending her tumbling to the dirt...

Does she get up?

(Very Unlikely) No.

"And there we have the final gong of today, I hope you have been entertained and more importantly got a good look at the round two competitors as they look like being well matched"

"Agreed a very interesting four match ups in round two as the quarter finals of the qualifiers commence"

*Happy New year all
RE: Quick and the dead
"Welcome back to the 903rd inaugural qualifier here on the sands of Senones for the Quarter finals. We have a great opening match up for you with two of the favourites and most experienced competitors meeting head to head"

The crowd roars its appreciation as Rory-Alexander Nickler-Rauenhorst takes to the sands, standing tall and wearing an expensive looking light breastplate and flowing robes, both swords are sheathed at his sides.

"We all saw just how fast he can draw those blades in the first round and the late Salvanus is testament to that!"

"That's right, but don't write off Kasper Rollison and his visiously accurate knives, we all saw Koner meet his swift end so this should be a close match up"

"The circle has been redesigned for this round and the new layout ensures there is plenty of cover whilst letting the fans see every twist and turn"

Both fighters move quickly into cover as they close the gap.

Kasper looks for an angle..

(50/50) Yes.

taking a chance he unleashes his first knife at Rory...

(Very Unlikely) No, but...

it causes Rory to duck back into cover allowing Kasper to close further whilst keeping a slight level up to maintain his range advantage..

(50/50) No, but...

both fighters circle each other with the intervening terrain providing cover, Rory makes a dash..

(50/50) No.

Kasper throws himself over a wall to regain a height advantage, Rory continues to keep to cover whilst looking to close the gap.

(50/50) Yes, and...

As Kasper peaks over the wall one of Rory's two swords flies towards him..

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

stabbed in the shoulder Kasper collapses.. "Would you look at that just when you think you have seen it all, a sword used as a throwing weapon..." "An unexpected ending with all of the speed and skill we have come to recognise Rory for, potential winner this year?" "Certainly worth a bet now that he is in the Semi finals"

"Our second match up this round sees Raffaello and his brilliant shooting against Maryum and her twin throwing axes, do you expect another head-butt finish for Maryum this time?" "I wouldn't expect it with Raffaello but you can never predict what we are going to see, that's the beauty of these contests"

Both fighters take their time manoeuvring for the best opening shot/throw, does Raffaello shoot first?

(50/50) No, but...

Maryum throws an axe first but slips sending it clattering from a stone pillar and into the centre of the circle. Does she close the gap and throw her last axe?

(50/50) No.

Closing the gap Maryum holds on to her second axe, Raffaello sees an opening..

(50/50) Yes, and... +Twist: Physical event / Hinders the hero

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

His first shot takes her through the arm but in doing so appears to have damaged his gun, holstering it he draws a belt knife and rushes to close the gap..

(50/50) No.

Maryum deftly flicks her axe to her good hand and makes her throw...

(Likely) Yes.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Only a scrape as it passes, his reactions allowing him to avoid the worst of the potential injury, closing on Maryum he lashes out...

(Likely) No, but...

She blocks the knife but his off hand catches her on the chin..

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

does she strike back?

(Likely) No.

As she recovers from the blow to the chin he goes for her again..

(Likely) Yes, and...

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

leaving his knife embedded in her shoulder she crumples to the floor as Raffaello takes his plaudits from the crowd!

"A good contest, hopefully Maryum pulls through be a shame to lose such a crowd pleaser" "Yes and Raffaello better get himself patched up for the next round else he two will be in trouble"

"Half way through the Quarter finals and time for some messages from our sponsors.."

RPG Solo Something different

Something different..
After a couple of thought provoking posts earlier about doing a more wargamey story I couldn't resist trying something, not sure how it works but was fairly fun and I see some potential for this sort of alternative usage of the tools here.

Major Lee and the

189 = 189[d200]

189th Rifles spread out over the entrance to the valley. "First take the left flank, Second your with me and Third investigate that small woods on the right"

Newly-restored arena.

Iron rooftop.

Opulent school.

"Captain Hasset take the First and investigate setting up a position in that iron roofed area on the Left" "Captain Jeve Once the Woods are secure I want you to push on to the School house and occupy it on the right" "School house Sir?" "I know it looks more like a palace but that is what it is the shool for

Infamous portal.

"The school of the infamous portal, some sort of decedant school for the offspring of our enemies Captain."

Are the First Regular troops?

(50/50 | 9[d10]) Yes.

Are they at full strength?

(Likely | 9[d10]) Yes.

Are they well supplied?

(Likely | 10[d10]) Yesand...

they are also equipt with some experimental weapons.. hmm

Are the Second regulars?

(50/50 | 6[d10]) Yesbut...

they are not at full strength?

(Somewhat Likely | 9[d10]) Yes.

Are they supplied?

(50/50 | 8[d10]) Yes.

Out of 100 how many active troops do they have?

30 = 30[d100]

Only 30% left no wonder they are the reserve!
What about the Third?

(50/50 | 1[d10]) Noand...

The Third are a Green unit and they have poor supplies, are they at full strength?

(50/50 | 6[d10]) Yesbut...

they have a poor officer?

(50/50 | 3[d10]) No.

bad morale?

(50/50 | 2[d10]) No.

really low supply?

(Likely | 2[d10]) No.

are they walking into a trap/ambush at the woods?

(Very Likely | 6[d10]) Yesbut... +Twist: Item / Ends the scene

One of the scouts trips and fires his rifle into the woods, does he hit someone?

(Unlikely | 4[d10]) No.

his shot causes an enemy soilder to stand in alarm and fire back.. does the Third:

1) stand and fire
2) Pull back and assess in an orderly fashion
3) Charge!
4) Run away!
5) Take cover and shoot back in a less organised maner
6) The officer is hit

5 = 5[d6]

The Third being Green troops drop and take cover as they find it in the field approaching the woods, this means they take some heavier fire without as much impact on the enemy but better than being ambushed closer in!

How many are lost in the initial stages?

23 = 23[d50]

23 of the 100 are down, Does the First encounter anything in reaching their objective?

(50/50 | 1[d10]) Noand...

They find the solid looking arena is actually about to collapse and will make a risky choice for defending. "Orders from command Sir" A breathless runner arrives.

Festering warehouse.

"Orders to proceed to the docks and capture the warehouses in the Generals name", the Runner speeds off before any reply.

"Order the First to approach the Town carefully and await the rest of us before proceeding, I will take the second to help clear out the Woods in support of the Third then we will via the school realign at the town"

Does the combined squads clear out the ambushing enemy force?

(Likely | 8[d10]) Yes.

The small ambushing force quickly falls beneath the combined assualt, the second lose?

6 = 6[d15]

The third lost a further

6 = 6[d36]

Is the School empty?

(50/50 | 1[d10]) Noand...

Another ambush?

(50/50 | 3[d10]) No.

Is it enemies?

(Likely | 9[d10]) Yes.

an enemy unit is on rnr in the school house, how many of them are there?

45 = 45[d100]

are there any sentries?

(Somewhat Likely | 5[d10]) Yesbut...

they are asleep! The Third and Second combined charge in and put them to the bayonet! Do they win?

(Very Likely | 10[d10]) Yesand...

they wipe out the enemy force?

(Likely | 8[d10]) Yes.

Do they take any prisoners?

(50/50 | 8[d10]) Yes.

how many?

21 = 21[d45]

Does the Major:
1) Execute them!!
2) Leave them under guard
3) offer them parole and let them go?
4) other?

3 = 3[d4]

"You men have fought valiantly in your cause and I would like to offer you the option of parole under your officers, the alternative is less pleasant" Do any refuse?

(Unlikely | 3[d10]) No+Twist: NPC / Appears

As they sign and file out one Officer approaches the Major, "Major I need to speak with you urgently"
1) These men must be killed they are going to turn on you as soon as they leave using hidden weapons, they are an execution detail
2) I am a Spy and you need to get me back to command
3) I am a Spy and I need to accompany you to the Warehouses
4) I wish to change sides and fight with you
5) Makes an attempt on the Majors life

3 = 3[d5]

"My name is not important but I must accompany you to the Warehouses at the Docks I am one of the Generals Spys" Produces a hidden seal. "Fine but you will be watched and guarded."

Do all three forces now assemble at the town without further issue?

(50/50 | 7[d10]) Yes.

As they move into the town do they:
1) It is earily deserted...
2) bustling with civillians
3) Quite and most people are locked in their homes
4) people rush to the Docks to escape
5) people rush to leave via the gates
6) people are dead and dieing
7) Armed enemies are throughout the town

5 = 5[d7]

As they approach the Captain of the First comes over, "Sir they are all fleeing it looks like the town will fall with ease, no sign of the enemy", "very good Captain lead on with the First but keep your wits about you!" Do they reach the Docks with out incident?

(50/50 | 3[d10]) No.

1) Fire
2) Flood
3) riot
4) enemy fire
5) looting
6) explosion

2 = 2[d6]

A Runner arrives "Major the Captain reports there is a bridge out in the centre of town and the lower quarter is flooded," "can he see another way round?"

(Very Likely | 9[d10]) Yes.

As they file across the roof of abuilding which arches over the river to the dock area:
1) roof gives way
2) come under fire
3) flood increases
4) fire breaks out
5) nothing
6) nothing

4 = 4[d6]

A fire breaks out does it prevent the rest from crossing here?

(Somewhat Unlikely | 6[d10]) Nobut...

it blocks any return by this method

Turning the Major waves his force on towards the docks, have they lost anyone this far in the town?

(Unlikely | 1[d10]) Noand...

Even the Spy is still with them!

Reaching the docks the Major orders his men to open and secure the contents of each warehouse whilst the second looks for transport options.
Do they meet any resistance?

(50/50 | 5[d10]) Nobut...

The first warehouse is
1) Empty
2) full of grain
3) full of artworks
4) full of coin & jewels
5) full of bodies
6) full of animals
7) explodes
8) ambush

3 = 3[d8]

Crates full of masterpieces fill the space, "must be worth a pretty penny this lot!"
The second warehouse?

7 = 7[d8]

explodes in a large fireball, killing?

8 = 8[d77]

8 of the Third, the Third warehouse?

8 = 8[d8]

As they open the door and move inside they are met with massed gunfire,

16 = 16[d69]

another 16 are killed before overcoming the enemy.
The fourth warehouse

4 = 4[d8]

Piles of coin and jewels glisssen in the sunlight, "Sgt put a guard on this until we work out where we are moving it too!"
The Final warehouse catches the Spy's attention

1 = 1[d8]

Aghast he falls to his knees, "empty, how can it be.." composing himself he attempts to slip away.. does he

(Somewhat Unlikely | 7[d10]) Yesbut...

One of the Guards see him and openfire

(2 = 2[d20]) Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

(14 = 14[d20]) Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

he ignores the first but the second shot sends him tumbling off the steps he was trying to climb. Is he captured?

(Likely | 10[d10]) Yesand...

"Major you need to get out of here, it was promised, he will never believe us that it was empty.." "quite babling you fool what is gone? what could be worth more than the wealth we have located here?" But the Spy had fallen unconsious. "Tend to him but keep him under armed guard I want to know the moment he wakes". Have the Second found any large boats to use?

(50/50 | 10[d10]) Yesand...

A fleet of three merchantment sit ready to embarke and there are suitable tenders to load them with us and the goods here.
Once loaded they set sail to leave the town, does the Major:
1) Set anchor and await the General
2) flee to the life of a Pirate
3) Become a Mercenary
4) desert to the enemy
5) leave a message for the General but try and fathom out what happened here whilst remaining loyal
6) Die in an attack by the enemy
7) Other?

6 = 6[d7]

And there ends the story and life of Major Lee, who knows what became of the treasure fleet and the life of the Spy, what was in the empty warehouse...

RPG Solo Random Scfy adventure

Random adventure
Random Scfy adventure

Setting is infested destroyer involving above average med-pack and hyperion matrix.

Uncouth scrapper who is as strong as you and whose motivation is to discourage intelligence, drive military, and hinder the church; who speaks of knowing examinations and is focused on your friends.

Insane female shocktrooper.

So we are Olly Lane an uncouth scrapper who is trying to save his friends on-board an infested destroyer called State Nestus, we are suspicious of of both intellectuals and religious zealots, especially the insane religious fanatical shock troopers infesting the State Nestus!

How many friends are we trying to save?

65 = 65[d93]

65 crew are left of whom we care most about?

5 = 5[d65]

Do we have any equipment?

3 = 3[d10]

Holo-projector.

Plasma torch.

Delicacy.

Hmm not much but we shall make do... where are we on board the Nestus?

Temporal flux sensor array.

Engineering, are we alone?

(50/50) Yes.

Do we know where our friends are?

(50/50) Yesand...

Temporal flux necropolis.

They are really close! Makes sense as we are closest to those we work with on board the ship. Have we known them all long?

(50/50) No+Twist: Organization / Helps the hero

How long have we been on board?

3 = 3[d10]

months?

(50/50) Yesand...

only recently moved into Engineering, as I move towards the door I knock over something,

Neurotoxin.

cool, does anyone hear the noise?

(50/50) Yesand...

5 = 5[d5]

All 5 of my friends come running through the door, "Guys..? I was just looking for you..", are they being chased?

(50/50) Yes.

"No time, run and hide!" Is there time to do that?

(50/50) No.

As my friends pile past me a Female trooper appears in the door way.

does she shoot?

(50/50) No.

Slinging her gun she advances with a viscous looking knife in hand... does she come towards me?

(Likely) Yes.

Can I stab her with the Neurotoxin first?

(Unlikely) No.

How about using the plasma torch on her?

(Somewhat Likely) Nobut...

as I step back I bump into something setting off the Holo-projector, does it depict something helpful?

(50/50) Yes.

Eager female Mongreloid officer.

An image of a really huge female officer appears in the side alcove, does the trooper go for her instead of me?

(50/50) No.

Does it distract her enough for me to try again with one of my two items?

(50/50) Noand...

Ignoring everything with a glazed look in her eyes she barrels straight for me, does she hit?

(50/50) Noand...

One of my palls chooses this moment to shoot her in the back using a nail gun!

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Does she turn to face this new threat?

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

Can I stab her in the back of her neck with the toxin?

(Somewhat Likely) Yesand...

I really get her good with it,

Killed.

she staggers on a few steps before collapsing, "phew" Is there any more near by?

(Somewhat Unlikely) No.

Can I use any of her equipment?

(Likely) Yes.

Cloaking device.

One of a kind laser scalpel.

Blaster carbine.

Serum.

Loading up I equip the blaster and the other items upon my self abandoning the projector and the empty toxin syringe.

Are the rest of the crew losing the fight for control?

(Likely) Yes.

Is there any escape pods on this level?

(50/50) No.

How about one up or down?

(Somewhat Likely) Noand...

Those have either been launched or destroyed in the attack, further more there is no where to escape too in a pod in this part of space! can we help turn the tide on them?

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

Do my friends have any special skills that may help?

Genetics.

Toxicology.

Tactics.

Climbing.

Swimming.

Interesting bunch at social occasions, not so useful here and now in a dangerous combat scenario!

Are the attackers genetically similar enough to us that any toxin would effect us all equally?

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

damn so no pumping a genetic tailored toxin via the air ducts, where can we best help win back control of the ship?

Robot biolab.

There is a Robot biolab on board filled with experimental attack cyborgs currently powered down, if we could reactive them they could turn the tide in this fight!

Can we get there without meeting resistance?

(Very Unlikely) No+Twist: Organization / Helps the hero

As we move out of engineering we come across a beat up patrol of armsmen, how many?

5 = 5[d5]

Are they fighting fit?

(50/50) Yes.

They have seen little action having come from the furthest point on the ship to the invaders. do they try and take command of us?

(Somewhat Likely) Yesand...

they agree with our plan but insist on going their way, where do they lead us next?

Fortified medical station.

We reach a fortifies bulkhead around the main med bay on board. do the 5 leave us to bolster defences here?

(50/50) Yes.

Do any armed guards accompany us now?

(50/50) No.

The officer in charge is raw and orders all the guards to remain with him, holding no faith in rummors of killer robots... are they engaged with the enemy before we leave?

(50/50) No.

Do we manage to gain any new supplies here?

(Likely) Yes.

1 = 1[d5]

Plans.

A rough map is provided showing where we last had defenders holding out, can we reach the lab without leaving the supposedly safe areas on the map?

(Somewhat Unlikely) Yes.

"huh would you look at this here, we can just go down there and up through that duct and were outside the lab!" Is it this easy?

(Unlikely) No.

As we get near the room we hear sounds of fighting, do any enemy see us?

(50/50) Noand...

a grenade rolls out of the smoky corridor, do we take any hits?

(Somewhat Likely) No+Twist: Physical event / Hinders the hero

The grenade causes the corridor ahead to collapse blocking our route... is there another safe route?

(Very Unlikely) Noand...

as we move in the only way left to us we come across..

2 = 2[d5]

two enemy troopers, do they see us?

(50/50) Nobut...

we decide to try and sneak past them... do we all make it?

(50/50) Noand...

as we pass one of the guys kicks a can lying on the floor, do we manage to shoot at them before they target us?

(Likely) Yes.

4 = 4[d5]

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

We put one down using my captured blaster but the other one, fires?

(Likely) Yes.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Olly?

(50/50) Yesand...

The spray hits me and a friend but we are mostly fine, however it allows her to shoot at us again before we can fire..

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

One of the guys takes a shot through the left arm

I return fire

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

With both down we decide to scarper, do we reach the door without further issue?

(50/50) No.

another trooper?

(50/50) Yes.

alone?

(Somewhat Likely) No.

2 = 2[d5]

Another pair of troopers are outside the lab, are they trying to get in?

(50/50) Yes.

can we get close enough to shoot them without being seen?

(50/50) Nobut...

do they get called away?

(50/50) Yes.

both?

(Unlikely) Yes.

as they leave we sneak up to the door, have they broken the lock?

(50/50) Nobut...

they have mangled the controls a lot, can we use our plasma torch to cut in?

(Likely) Yes.

Do they come back before we finish cutting?

(50/50) Yes.

As they come round the corner Olly opens fire

4 = 4[d5]

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

as both look for cover he gets one more shot at each,

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

The remaining one fires back

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

One of the friends?

(Likely) Yes.

damn as one cuts the door the other three attend to him, Olly fires back

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

With both down and out for now we get through the door, carrying our wounded in with us, how many robots are there in here?

94 = 94[d100]

94 working robots, can they all be powered up at once?

(50/50) Yesbut...

it will be better if we activate them as squads, how long does it take to activate each squad of 10?

5 = 5[d10]

Only 5 min, do any more enemies appear in the next 5 min?

(50/50) No.

We order the first ten to guard the perimeter around this room. Do the enemy manage to break through?

(Somewhat Unlikely) Yesbut...

8 = 8[d10]

Only eight make it just as the next squad power up.

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Killed.

three are put straight down do the rest flee?

(Somewhat Unlikely) Yesbut...

they are cut down, do the robots retake the ship without further input from us?

(Very Likely) Yes.

Having saved the day Olly breaks out his trusty playing cards, "so..anyone for a small wager?"

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Hmm Olly examines his cards,

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many hours later, does the wounded friend pull through?

(Likely) Yesbut...

he will be in recovery for a fair while. Do any of them get a commendation for thier actions?

(Somewhat Likely) Noand...

Not only do they not get a commendation they get a reprimand for ignoring the orders to stay put in the med bay, "bloody officers" Lighting a lho stick Olly ambles back to Engineering, "come on lots of repairs to do if this bucket is to get back up to speed anytime soon.." Thus the State Nestus survives for now..

*Bit of a rambling story but I fancied trying something completely different for me...was fun anyway!

RPG Solo Missions of an Interrogator part 2

Continuing mission of Interrogator Jolin
Interrogator Jolin Gawrys looked at the view screen,

Atmosphere: Breathable mix
Temperature: Cold
Biosphere: No native biosphere
Population: Failed colony
Tech Level: Tech Level 3. Twentieth-century technology.
World Tags: Oceanic World, Sealed Menace

Engage the enemy at the renegade colony ship.

"A miserable looking place ain't it Sir" the ever repressible Tarqin joined Jolin at the view finder, "so what's the old man got lined up for us this time?"
Giving Tarq a pointed look "the Inquisitor needs us to investigate that abandoned colony ship for suspected cultist activity" pointing to a hulk half submerged in the dusty rock of the planet floor, "this planet was exterminated at an early stage upon the release of a wild virus by some mad priest, however rumours have become more frequent that this rock is housing more than dusty memories and one of the Inquisitors other sources indicates there is enough suspect activity to warrant our intervention."

"Who are we taking with us Sir?" "get suited up and join them in the Siphnus and you'll find out" with a subtle grin Jolin made way to suit up himself.

Jolin climbed on board suited up in fully enclosed vac-command carapace armour naval marine spec, a high impact shotgun slung over one arm and a plasma pistol holstered at his side his power sword sat menacingly on his left hip. Looking around as he secured himself he counted the ... similarly dressed Storm troopers, a stylised I central on their right chest plate and helmet.

7 = 7[d10]

7 troopers armed with hot shot lasguns and himself and Tarq made nine, a small landing party but hopefully more than enough for a supposedly dead world. As the engines powered up Tarq dropped in to the hold and secured a seat his plasma gun needing to be strapped securely.

(Do they reach the planet without incident?)

(Very Likely) Yesand...

"Sir" the pilots voice sounding tinny in Jolin's ear piece, "we'll set you down on the roof of the hulk, zero activity registering so far", as the Vendetta gunship touched down the elite troopers exited and secured the landing zone with quiet confidence, all out the vendetta lifted off to await their call. (can an obvious hatch/doorway in be seen?)

(Very Likely) Yes.

"Open the hatch" (Does it open?)

(50/50) Yes.

Moving into the gigantic hulk they reform in a corridor, (is anything apparent?)

(50/50) No.

"Formation Delta 5, keep silent and watch your step", as they move down the corridor they come across..

Renegade flagship.

a command room seemingly abandoned along with the ship centuries ago except for the unnerving diagrams painted everywhere, "is that blood?" Tarq asked,

(Very Likely) Yes+Twist: Item / Ends the scene

"look away" snapped Jolin, "no one look at these symbols" (do they find anything of interest?)

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

Homing missile launcher.

Power pack.

Homing missile launcher.

"Sir" one of the troopers uncovers a crate containing homing missiles and launchers along with spare power packs, "looks like someone has been using this as an armoury, take anything we can use and then prep charges I want this room scrapped" orders Jolin. (Do the charges destroy the room without problem?)

(Somewhat Likely) Noand...

As the charges are placed a

Harm / Illness.

odd noises start to funnel through the room, "everyone else get out of here now" snaps Jolin, as they get to the corridor a sudden explosion engulfs the room including the storm trooper setting the charges, his sudden scream cuts off as his mic melts. "Move out" (does anyone/thing appear before the next room?)

(50/50) No.

Probability hideout.

"Sir" one of the troopers gestures Jolin over, "I think this is a door sir?" Jolin calls Tarq over and they examine the hidden access point, "right everyone else take cover, get us in", the trooper detailed attempts to find any trap (does he find one?)

(50/50) Yesand...

carefully he makes safe the wire leading to a bunch of frag and krak grenades which would have incinerated them all. Opening the door, he leads them in too..

Binary system biolab.

what appears to be a lab of sorts with tubes and equipment scattered about like some mad scientists domain. (is there anyone there?)

(Likely) Yes.

Flexible female .

Insecure .

Spontaneous female .

Organized .

Righteous apprentice who is slightly stronger than you and whose motivation is to progress lust, suggest animals, and discourage deprivation; who speaks of prejudiced commands and is focused on your knowledge.

As the squad spreads out it becomes apparent their not alone, a Leith figure in a body glove cartwheels out of know ware and attacks one of the troopers,

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

her blades carve him open despite his carapace armour that's some serious weaponry! another body gloved figure attacks from the other side of the room, (does she hit?)

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

The trooper this time is protected by his armour which contains most of the blow, a odd figure in a bloody white coat over a armoured body glove strikes out from behind one of the large bio tanks,

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

"for the emperor!" shouts Jolin as the squad fight back, (do any of the remaining five troopers hit anyone?)

(Likely) Yes.

3 = 3[d5]

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

A blaze of las fire lights up the fast moving females as they acrobatically avoid the worst of it. One takes a couple of minor injuries but the second is knocked from her feet with a cry as a las blast takes her in the shoulder her left arm hanging uselessly. (Does Tarq hit?)

(Likely) Yesbut... +Twist: Item / Ends the scene

As Tarq lights up his Plasma gun something flicked by the mad doctor causes him to change the trajectory of his shot cutting a tank in half and coating the wounded female fanatic in plasma..

Killed.

The spilt bio fluid suddenly ignites, "quick this way" Jolin leads the survivors through another door, (do they all make it?)

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

Republic production plant.

Looking around what appears to be a production room related to the materials used in the lab, "spread out and look for ways out of here encase that fire spreads" (Do they find anything?)

(50/50) No.

(Is there another way out?)

(Likely) No.

"Tarqin, cut me a hole in that wall" Jolin points to the far wall, (Does the plasma cut a hole okay?)

(Sure Thing) Yes.

Time-warped moon.

The next room is undecipherable with weird colours and everything having a twisted or melted look. (Is there anyone there?)

(50/50) No.

(Can they move through this new room?)

(50/50) No.

"Tarq lets try that on this wall, quickly now the sooner we get away from that unholy sight the better"

Cyclic biodome.

More bio constructs this time, (anyone there?)

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

Conservative soldier who is as strong as you and whose motivation is to embrace lies, secure opulence, and refine communications; who speaks of friendly uncertainty and is focused on your the character.

Grunt.

Bounty hunter.

Insectoid queen.

As the wall clears from the blast a number of figures can be seen, "engage the heretic" Jolin calls, (Do the five remaining troopers hit?)

1 = 1[d5]

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

There fire is mostly blocked or repulsed, a woman seemingly with tentacles for arms leaps through the gap at one of the men, (does it hit?)

(50/50) Yes+Twist: Item / Ends the scene

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

with ease it bites through armour and devours the troopers raised arm, his screams cut out as his suit loses all pressure and he collapses with faint gurgling coming over his mic, (the abomination stops to feed on him?)

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

Two cultists follow behind one armed with a autogun opens up, (Hits?)

(50/50) Yes.

1 = 1[d2]

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

The other charges with a chainsword Tarq triggers his plasma gun,

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly.

and blows the cultist into pieces. Jolin fires his shotgun at the abomination,

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

several of her tentacle's are severed and she/it is thrown back into the bulkhead. The final figure emerges from the room, it is a bounty hunter armoured in full power armour, a bolt pistol in one hand barks out, (hits?)

(Likely) Nobut...

One of the troopers launches themselves at this new foe,

Ruthlessly / Empty.

Triggering a krak grenade as he closes with him

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

The blast takes off the lower arm holding the bolt pistol and knocks the bounty hunter from his feet, the trooper..

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

is left his armour shredded by the blast but still alive.

The remaining three troopers open fire again

2 = 2[d3]

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

The other cultist is dispatched before he can fire again. Tarq activates his plasma gun at the bounty hunter,

(Somewhat Likely) Noand...

with a whine it powers down! "piece of..." Jolin ignites his power sword and charges the bounty hunter as he regains his feet..

(Likely) No.

some how he dodged...

(50/50) Yes.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

and punched Jolin in the chest flinging him back into the room,(do the remaining three troopers fire next?)

(50/50) Yes.

2 = 2[d3]

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

The concentrated fire from the three troopers forces him to his knees, scorch holes are scattered over his broad armoured torso,

Kindly / Military.

"yes" yells Tarq as with a sudden start his plasma gun kicks out a solid blast

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

knocking the armoured foe completely from their feet, Jolin steps forward and tries to remove his helm

(Somewhat Likely) Nobut...

Oddly / Rare.

"wait" faintly from the fallen bounty hunter, a hiss accompanies the removal of his helm, blood flows freely down his face and he spits blood, "In the name of the emperor what occurs here?" demands Jolin, (does he get answers?)

(Somewhat Likely) Yes.

Inform / Exterior factors.

Exquisit exotic plants.

"Inquisition I assume?" waving any response away "it doesn't matter they knew you would come eventually" "explain?" growled Jolin, "That mad bastard in the medics coat, he hired me from beyond the rim in lucky space, supposed to be a simple job as body guard with some potential Imperial conflict" pausing to spit more blood, "then we came out here and things got weird, he conducted experiments and the lucky ones dies quick, the rest well, you met Shela" with a nod towards the pieces of now dead tentacle girl. "but the pay was good and the work well I'm no puritan"

after some further questioning Jolin stood, "In the name of the Emperor I declare thee Heretic" "fuc.." a plasma blast removed his head along with his parting words.

"Move on" Jolin, Tarq and the remaining three troopers ventured onwards.

Bizarre research station.

Arrogant .

Vulgar .

Enormously / Small.

Cruelty / Disruption.

reaching another room, they spy the mad medic from earlier although there is no sign of the acrobatic fanatic with the lethal blades there is a hulking brute looking as though he has enough muscles for three large men, turning they see he is some sort of mutant, "Kill it, try and capture the other one" The guards open fire

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

Tarq unleashes his Plasma

Killed.

and cuts it down before it reaches them, looking nonplussed for a second the medic throws what looks like a syringe at one of the men.

(Likely) Yes.

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

Luckily the armour saves him but even so it sticks from his armour until knocked clear, something that should not be possible. "Catch him" orders Jolin as they set off in pursuit.

(Do the troopers catch up to him?)

(50/50) Nobut...

Just as he disappears through a doorway a spinning figure fly's the other way into their path

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

blades slicing into the armour of the lead man, the guards stop and open fire.

(Somewhat Likely) Nobut...

spinning she avoids their las fire but comes in range of Jolin and his power sword,

(Likely) Yes.

Killed.

the hum of the energy field is broken only by the splash of gore as Jolin cuts her in half. Searching her they find..

Force field generator.

Subspace communicator.

"Interesting no wonder she was hard to shoot" exclaimed Tarq, "I'm more interested in this" Jolin indicated the communicator, "this suggests there is a ship in orbit somewhere or at least is expected, we need to finish this soon". Moving on after the fleeing mad man

Robot shipyards.

A shuttle sits in the centre of a cleared out docking space looking ready to leave through the artfully torn side of the colony hulk. "Siphnus" yells Jolin "Ascention now, Reaver in 5" not awaiting confirmation they continue running towards the shuttle. (Do they get there before it takes off?)

(50/50) Yes.

(Can they get in?)

(50/50) Yesand...

The rear ramp is still down as they charge onboard, (is anyone other than the mad man on board?)

(50/50) Yesand...

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

A large powered arm with spinning blades cuts into the lead mans armour sending him flying back, manic laughter can be heard from the cockpit as a large pit gladiator emerges from the shuttle forcing them down the ramp. The other two guards open fire

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise.

Despite blowing a sizable hole in him the drugged gladiator keeps coming,

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

His fighting arms powered by muscle grafts and drug cocktails sends the other two troopers remaining to the floor with gapping injuries visible through their armour. Tarq fires

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated.

The plasma blast takes one arm clean off. Jolin swings his power sword

Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention.

Still on his feet the Gladiator swings at the nearest target the first trooper who has regained his feet

Killed.

only to be run threw by the roaring chainfist, Jolin strike again

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening.

(During this does the shuttle take off?)

(Likely) Yesbut...

leaving the gladiator behind facing Jolin, "Tarq take the shot!"

(Somewhat Unlikely) Yes.

Critical Damage: Requires immediate attention; clearly disabling if not immediately desctructive.

Trailing smoke the shuttle barely clears the exit before disappearing towards the floor the plasma blast having done its job well.

Critical Damage: Requires immediate attention; clearly disabling if not immediately desctructive.

Jolin finally damages the gladiator enough that even with the drugs flowing through his blood he is unable to move. Leaving him Jolin checks the two wounded troopers (do they live?)

(50/50) Nobut...

Only one still lives,

Change / Opposition.

As their gunship hovers into view and they get on board with just Jolin, Tarq and one seriously injured trooper remaining, "take us down there should be obvious signs of the shuttle wreckage?" orders Jolin.

"Empty where can he have gone?" Jolin surveys the barren rocks surrounding the smashed shuttle, "Interrogator, message from the ship, energy signature detected in orbit belief a small ship may have appeared in orbit and left before being picked up by the sensors, it came in the far side of the planet during a meteor shower the sensors were screwed."
"Follow up message, trace possibly a teleport was active?" "damn, can we not catch a break here!" cursed Jolin, "back to the ship, patch me through to the Captain" "Captain were on our way back with the Inquisitors permission I advise we attempt to follow that ship trace with all speed, also requesting full spread of Hellstorm missiles is launched to erase the colony hulk. Quarantine buoys need to be deployed around this world too."

RPG Solo 40K Missions of an Interrogator part 1

40k esq missions of an Interrogator
This is my first attempt at doing more than the short play/examination of this tool and I have to say it was great fun using it to develop/aid my story/imagination.

I hope you get some enjoyment reading this:
(I would usually spend some time proof reading and tidying it up but I want to get it posted and not sure when I'll have time otherwise so apologies for that!)

Atmosphere: Breathable mix
Temperature: Temperate
Biosphere: Human-miscible biosphere
Population: Tens of thousands of inhabitants
Tech Level: Tech Level 3. Twentieth-century technology.
World Tags: Oceanic World, Civil War


Cover up the data at the secret world.


My name is Jolin Gawrys, I awake to the sound of alarms ringing.


(Am I in my own quarters?)

Yes.


(Do I have time to dress?)

Yes, and...


I manage to equip full combat gear with body armour and a selection of weaponry.


(Can I contact anyone from here to find out what's going on?)

No, but...

Tarqin sticks his head around the door, "coming boss?"


"What's happening?"


Environment.


"The rebel forces have broached the south dome, orders?"


"is it just us two?"

Yes.


"The rest are separated through out the city, they went with that patrol last night and must have got caught up in the attack."


"Damn them if they had just waited there would have been plenty of fun to go around."


"Right Tarq we need to get across to Western command do you know if the transport links are still working?"

No.


"Okay by foot it is, lead on." 
Heading out on to the main concourse the corridors are full of civilians and military personnel rushing in both ways.

"Is any one taking charge yet?"

"I saw that Inquisitor talking with Lord General Phasis on my way here sounded like they were arguing over who has the right priorities." Tarqin grinned. "I think the Inquisitor was one step from shooting him."


"Damn that's all we need if the natives turn on the Inquisitor they might turn on us too, try and get a message through to our ride off this floating city, once we have what we came for we need to get out of this war zone and let the locals argue it out amongst themselves."


(Can Tarqin contact orbit from near by?)

No.


(Is the nearest communications room on our way to the Western command?)

Yes.


"Come on we need to make up time." Breaking into a fast jog they head for the communication room.


(Is the fighting getting closer yet?)

No.


(Is there any obstacles between us and the communications room?)

Yes.


Amphibian mercenary.


A squad of local guards have set up a road block to keep people away from the command centre of the South Dome and the nearest access point to the Western dome is also behind them.


(Do they let us through with out issue?)

Yesbut...

Just as we were passing through, 
"Hold on a minute lets see those ID tags again. Say's here all off world personnel are only to be granted access under the direct authority of Inquisitor Hawk." 
(Is Hawk likely to grant us passage?)

No, but...


he will want to speak to us to find out what we are doing here and who we work for. (does the guard attempt to hold us here for verification?)

Yes.


(Can he be persuaded?)

Yes.


"Come on we're part of the Lord Governors command staff, I can notify the Lord General that we are being held up from joining him if you want..." "thinking about it maybe you passed through before we set up the check point, sorry to delay you Sir, right on your way."


Tarqin let out a slow breath, "I thought that was it for us, held by local militia until either this Inquisitor takes us apart or the war catches up with us." moving sharply onwards we reach the communications room. (Do we gain access?)

No, but...

"Please provide authorisation to access this room..." (Do we have the right level of access on our ID cards?)

No.


(Do we have tools that allow us to crack the lock with a false ID?)

Yes, but...

the people inside will know it is false as soon as we enter as the clearance it uses is that of the Lord General..


The door opens, (how many are inside?)

5 = 5[d6]


(Are they all communications staff?)

Yes.


(Is there any officers?)

No, and...

Five worried junior rating turn as we enter, "Sir, what's happening Sir, the system seems to be glitching again it says your the Lord General?" 
(Can we persuade them its an error?)

Yes.


"Don't worry son it's just a glitch in the system again, I'm Colonel Gawry's of the 91st Hellespont Guard the Lord General sent me to contact the fleet in orbit, do you have a connection established?" "err yes Sir please use terminal 3. Thank you, carry on."


(Do we have a suitable code to use with our ship?)

Yes, and...


"Siphnus do you read this is Hellespont?" "Good to hear you this is Siphnus." "Message reads Ascension in ten hostile thunder eagle in hiding." "Copy Hellespont ascension in ten. Signing off," Jolin turn's to the communications team, "thank you best you secure this room after we leave."


Leaving the communications team behind they head towards Western command, (do we reach it without problem?)

No.


(Is it the rebels?)

Yes, and...


Silicoid killer.


The sudden noise of breaking glass accompanied by screams and explosions causes Jolin and Tarqin to take cover. "Damn it in the Emperors name is there no end to our bad luck today." looking round the corner they can see an assault squad has broached the ceiling of the dome and is rapidly descending to their level. 
(How many of them is there?)

9 = 9[d20]


"damn nine plus I think I saw one of their assassins drop in too but I can't be sure. This must be a hit team aiming to take out the command post, we need to help neutralise them before they reach the command centre."


(How many loyalist soldiers are there?)

8 = 8[d20]


(In the opening attack how many of these eight go down?)

6 = 6[d8]


(Do they take any of the attackers with them?)

Yes, but...

(only half the roll)

4 = 4[d9]


So only two attackers fell. (Is the command room sealed off?)

Yes.


(Is there another way in from here?)

No.

"Right we either need to take them out and then try and persuade them to let us in or we let them breach...?" "Sitting tight sounds like a solid plan to me Sir."


(Do the attackers focus on the door?)

Yes.


(Can they breach it easily?)

Yes.


"Look Tarqin is that the assassin..?" a figure dressed in a black body glove approached the door and with a sudden movement punched the door, (does it breach?)

Yes, and...


The door is smashed in. Letting out a breath Tarqin muttered; "damn he must be equipping some type of power fist. Could be one of those battle robots the rebels supposedly captured from the Magos?" 
(Can we tell from here?)

No.


(Do we currently have heavy enough weapons to damage either?)

Yes.


(overt weaponry?)

Yes.


Tarqin use that Plasma gun and light it up; (Does he hit it?)

Yes.


(is it mechanical?)

Yes.


No Damage


"Damn" a glancing hit knocks it from its feet but it gets straight back up apparently unharmed... (does it come for us?)

No.


Ignoring us it turns back to the command room and prepares to enter the wreckage of the doors, (do the defenders fire out?)

Yes.


(Do they hit any attackers?)

No.


(How many attackers fire in to the room?)

5 = 5[d7]


(Do the remaining two fire at us?)

Yes.


(Do they hit us?)

No, and...


"they aren't even aiming near us we must have caught them so by surprise that they didn't see where we fired from." Jolin is armed with a custom rifle (does he hit?)

Yes.


Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention


One rebel is taken out screaming for a medic, the other ignores him and starts to re-aim our way.. A plasma blast envelops him..

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening


but the damage is largely absorbed by the broken rubble he is kneeling behind though it looks like is arm has painful burns and part of his uniform is alight... he stands up and..


Interestingly / Harsh.


The grenades on his webbing cook off killing him and

1 = 1[d5]


the other wounded rebel facing us. Moving down we approach the doors, (is there still sounds of fighting inside?)

Yes, and...


we can see some of the attackers sheltering just within the door behind consoles trading fire with unseen defenders. (Opening up does Tarqin hit?)

No.


Despite the odds of hitting the plasma gun gives a warning noise and shuts down to avoid overheating.... "in the Emperor's... piece of junk", slinging the Plasma gun he brings a shotgun to bare. Jolin fires.. (does he hit?)

Yes.


Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening


The body armour one of the attackers is wearing saves there life, switching to a his close combat weapons Jolin draws his power sword and laspistol. (Do the nearest enemy charge us?)

Yes.


(Are they armed with CCW's?)

Yes, but...


they are still holding their rifles, one try's to drop it and draw his pistol, Jolin's Sword...

Critical Injury: Requires immediate attention; clearly life-threatening if not immediately deadly


....removes his head with one blow, the other mixes it up with Tarqin, (does Tarqin win?)

Yes, but...


No Injury


the strap holding the plasma gun to his back is separated dropping the gun to the floor.


The enemy slumps to the floor with his hands trying to hold his guts in.


(Are there any other immediate threats from enemy troops?)

Yes, but...


They are occupied with the defenders, (do the defenders finish them off?)

Yes.


(Is the Lord General there?)

Yes.


(Is he alive?)

Yes.


(Is he wounded?)

Yes, but...

he is conscious.


(Is this Inquisitor Hawk here?)

No.


(Is there any other senior officers?)

Yes, but...


they are unconscious or too wounded to speak.


(Is there any of the Inquisitors warband here?)

Yes, but...

(are they dead?)

Yes, but...


one lives? (are they conscious?)

Yes.


(Is the enemy assassin here?)

No.


Jolin surveyed the scene, a couple of ranked support staff seem to be operational along with the Lord General and the outsider. "Lord General did any of you see a black clad assassin enter?"


Bleakly / Historical.


Before he can answer the member of Inquisitor Hawks band speaks up, "who are you and what are you doing here? you look familiar do I know you?" 
(does he make the correct connection?)

Yes, and...


Despite the unlikelihood of his recognising us; "You, I know you your one of HIS minions.." (can he be reasoned with?)

No.


Jolin still holding his power sword leaned forward and runs him through; "Heretic.." seems to bubble out of his lips as he slumps to the floor. Shocked the Lord General and his staff look at Jolin with some concern. Raising a hand to placate them Jolin informs the Lord General that he is part of the Lord Governors secret police and that Inquisitor Hawk or his band are suspected of being traitors to the Imperium but due to his rank and position the Lord Governor can not yet challenge him directly. (Do they accept this?)

No.


One of the Generals aides goes to raise his pistol,


Wildly / Glorious.


A black blur eviscerates the Lord General and takes the Major's arm off at the elbow, cursing Jolin and Tarqin back away. Finishing with the General and the Major the assassin..


Break.


Breaks off and heads for the exit, unfortunately they are in its path, (can they evade?)

No.


It swings at Tarqin..


Crazily / Juvenile.


He trips over his plasma gun avoiding the lethal swipe.. Jolin steps in a strikes with his power sword..

Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated


Taking the right arm completely off he steps back as the machine takes stock with fluid and wiring dripping from the wound in its shoulder. It moves to strike and...

Moderate Damage: Hampers functionality significantly; will require rapair/mechanical attention


A plasma blast takes its leg off at the knee. from the floor Tarqin lets out a sigh of relief cut short as it starts to push it self up onto its remaining leg. "Damn impressive tech this hey Jolin", a sweep of a power sword...

Severe Damage: Incapacitating and may become Critical if not addressed


...severs its body, leaving it lying in a hissing pile of machinery attempting to function still. "Up you get Tarq we still need to complete our objective time is running out". Advancing on the bloody mess that was the Lord General Jolin picks up and wipes of his ornate eagle of office, stepping to the main console the eagle slips neatly into a shaped slot. 
A automated voice pipes from damaged speakers, "Welcome Lord General please complete authentication". Jolin pushes a code into his ID chit and slots it into the console; "Authentication confirmed". "Well at least that worked hey!" "Get over to that server Tarq and prepare to download and wipe the files I'm transferring from here". 

(Do the files transfer and wipe with out issue?)

Yes.


"Right uploading masking data to replace it", (does this work okay?)

Yes.


"Okay lets clear out," removing the Lord Generals Eagle Jolin enters the lock down security codes preventing access from these consoles to the rest of the data stream. Heading out they aim to get to the nearest landing pad, (is there any one in the near vicinity?)

No, but...


they can hear voices from the direction they need to go, (can they tell who it is?)

Yes, and...


a squad of guards led by a Captain come round the corner and spread out when they see the two gore covered men. "Who are you? no sudden moves shouts the Captain". "We arrived too late to Save the Lord General from a Rebel Assassin robot, but we recovered his Eagle to return to the Lord Governor, were part of his security team.." 
(Does the Captain lower his guard?)

Yes, and...


"How can we help Sir?" "We need to access landing pad 1A-GFT immediately." The Captain details two men to accompany them. (Setting off do they reach the landing pad without further incidence?)

Yes.


(Does the door open?)

Yes, but...

There is a rebel fire team piling out onto the landing pad from an old fashioned looking rotor gunship. "Tarqin take it down.."

No Damage


The plasma blast misses the jinking gunship, the two guardsmen open fire on the rebel squad, (how many do they hit?)

9 = 9[d10]


The guardsmen are armed with an old fashioned but effective solid projectile sub-machineguns which sweep the landing pad,

Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise


Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated


Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise


Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention


Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated


No Injury


Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening


Moderate Injury: Hampers action significantly; will require first aid/medical attention


Negligible: Nick/Scratch/Bruise


Despite hitting nine of the exposed troops only two are taken out completely with another two to three out for the short term. The other five return fire but the doorway provides some cover, (do they hit anyone? Guardsmen)

No Injury


No Injury


(Jolin?)

No Injury


(Tarqin?)

No Injury


Jolin and Tarqin fire at them (how many do they hit?)

1 = 1[d5]


Severe Injury: Incapacitating and may become Critical if untreated


There concentrated fire takes out another leaving four effectives in the way. The Gunship comes about and opens fire with side mounted rotary canons..


Awkwardly / Rotten.


The doorway explodes in a shower of splinters as the old material exceeds its damage threshold, one of the guardsmen takes the brunt of the impact,

Minor Injury: Largely superficial; painful and distracting, but not life threatening


he is covered in splinters and staggers into the open, where the attackers cut him down with ease. Checking his time Jolin try's his personal communications device, "Siphnus this is Hellespont.." (are they in range yet?)

Yes.


A Vendetta gunship drops out of the sky and opens up on the rotor gunship...

Critical Damage: Requires immediate attention; clearly disabling if not immediately destructive


trailing flames it slides out of their sight followed by the crump of it exploding against the dome further down, the Vendetta mops up the remaining rebels and brings itself to a low hover, "best get aboard Hellespont can't wait here all day", 

running across Tarqin and Jolin dive on board as it screams into the sky and heads for the low orbit shuttle dock hanging on the horizon like some medieval fortress given flight. 

A stooped figure greats them as they land, "well you survived then". Taking the Eagle and data and handing the latter off to a scribe hovering at his side the Inquisitor turned and beckoned them to follow him inside. 

"Well done Interrogator Jolin we may make an Inquisitor of you yet hmm, although you need to work on your subtlety can't rely on a convenient local Civil war next time eh".