Zero Prime Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) I don't think dredgers are new, they were likely used as shock troops at the Battle of the Stone Sea. However the burrowing *is* something we should prepare for, not sure if seismic sensors are a thing, but good call on utilizing your mining background. Now, I could be wrong, the Swarm develop and mutate new forms and physiologies as required, so dredgers could be new in that case. Either way, let's kill some freaking bugs! Quick note to GM & Players, I am using Courier New to designate communication sent through our helmet comms, which should be inaudible to anyone (or thing) observing us. Also, my side arm is out as I am expecting hostiles and want to be prepared for that, and a final note, my Camoflage Membrane is currently keyed for Suskillon's winter, so that is where my +2 circumstance bonus on Stealth is coming from. Edited April 6, 2021 by Zero Prime 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) I assumed dredgers were new based on the Major saying "Dredgers... they appear to be some sorta new Swarm mutation, troop, component, whatever." But maybe he was saying they were new to the area. Edited April 6, 2021 by ferret 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Prime Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) Got me there! Yup, they're new! I must have skimmed that! Hah! As a good point, once I realize Ysoki land speed is slower than average, I'll slow us down to a routine marching speed. Don't want you fatigued or frozen! Wait ... Ysoki have the land speed of a medium creature, ie. 30 ft, so you are just out of shape. Ok, we'll make you keep pace then. 🙂 Edited April 6, 2021 by Zero Prime 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 My speed is 25 with no armor penalty. So don't gimme any grief or this old turtle will hit you with his walker! [or zap you with something that will keep you from enjoying female company for a while...] 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilvish the Deliverer Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 1:11 PM, Corsair said: My speed is 25 with no armor penalty. So don't gimme any grief or this old turtle will hit you with his walker! [or zap you with something that will keep you from enjoying female company for a while...] Ra-astar is moving at the same speed (due to armor penalty). So you should be able to keep up. As for stealth, as at the speed we are moving, Ras-astar just isn't going to bother. Between the armor penalty and full speed he's at a -12 for rolls. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) Gustav will also not bother with stealth. Since he is behind everyone else, he figures if a swarm unit hasn't already sensed someone and telepathically warned other nearby swarm components by the time he reaches a point, it won't notice him. Plus it would not hurt to distract the attention of any alert enemies from Vith who is the most exposed. Edited April 8, 2021 by ferret 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Prime Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Despite Vith's somewhat surly nature, he's not apt to leave anyone behind, especially not Doc! As far as Stealth, him taking a -10 is mostly flexing, and really, he isn't concerned with concealing himself from Swarm, I figure they have ways beyond sight and sound to find me. He is concerned that there may be other threats though, whether deserters, looters or such, and he's a cautious soldier by nature. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Prime Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 @haldir Question, is there a chain of command within the squad? I called Vith a Corporal just for flavor, but I am curious what rank we really are, and if anyone is actually higher ranked to be issuing orders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Prime Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Ummm, Vith didn't break chaun of command. He requested info from our command channel, he's a soldier, he wouldn't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Zero Prime said: Ummm, Vith didn't break chaun of command. He requested info from our command channel, he's a soldier, he wouldn't do that. We will have to disagree on that point. It sure sounded to Gustav like Vith was trying to contact SDF Command and was requesting orders from them bypassing the battalion commander. On the other hand, Gustav might think going around that horses rear isn't a bad idea if Vith can get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Prime Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Wouldn't our superior be on the command channel, rather than the squads channel? I'm kind of confused at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroorex Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Don't look at me for any information in this. me and Mr. Maus have this in common, neither of us has any knowedge or understanding of chain of command.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Zero Prime said: Wouldn't our superior be on the command channel, rather than the squads channel? I'm kind of confused at the moment. Aw, that was just my attempt, perhaps lame attempt, to role play Gustav as as by the book career trooper who just wants to follow orders and stay out of trouble. No issue Vith ignores his comment or tells him to go suck eggs. But to address your question, at the start of the patrol Lieutenant Danvers told us "We will have someone monitoring the channel the entire time you are out there." Gustav took that to mean there was a dedicated tactical channel. So when Vith addressed a message to SDF Command over the command channel asking for orders, it made Gustav a bit concerned about how the Major would react. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Prime Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 That's fair, I always assumed a squad channel and a command channel. Either way it doesn't really matter, I'll wait for a GM post to see if we get a response and then we'll see what's going on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 On 4/9/2021 at 6:42 AM, Zero Prime said: @haldir Question, is there a chain of command within the squad? I called Vith a Corporal just for flavor, but I am curious what rank we really are, and if anyone is actually higher ranked to be issuing orders? Tbh, I don't think so. The adventure doesn't say for the party to do such a thing. I think it's all part of "why should I follow anther PCs orders, bla bla bla." even thou it is a pseudo-military campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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