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Cheers for the heads up, updated now. In my game we usually only do that for elite/boss enemies so I forgot how RAW does it

@Mojake - You should do damage for each shot. Shot #1 - Damage Shot #2 - Damage Shot #3 - Damage

I've just seen the image of Obadiah on the data-thread, looks badass @Iron Father Ferrum! I think you've inspired me to do the same...

Varne + Mourn, Varne, thin them out,+ he voxed. +I'll find us a route to the Razor's Edge.+ Moving up alongside Mourn in instinctual Astartesian lockstep, Varne raised his bolter single-handedly and levelled it towards the scattered group of flesh-metal hybrids shambling in his direction. As his hail of mass reactive shells scythed through the fog and detonated amongst the enemy's number, Varne inclined his head to his left and regarded Mourn through one eye-lens, opening up a private narrow-band vox-channel. +Out of practice, it seems?+ He turned to see the silhouettes of the rest of their party fading into the fog at Obadiah's behest. +Onwards, then. I shan't tell the others of your... marksmanship, but count that as three to nil in my favour, brother.+

Hagga: Stalking away from the gun decks, Hagga replayed the conversation over in his mind. The warp was fickle and false, so nothing could be believed for certain, but what the apparition had said implied that the Daemon Princess had followed them from the Avenger to Brimstone to the Dredge. Obsession? A concerning possibility. Which of his fellows did she have her eye on in particular? When he arrived at the bridge, Hagga noticed that Rakash was still there. He supposed that the arcane was the Sorcerer's area of understanding, maybe best to leave the matter with him? Then Rykaz could focus on preparing the crew for the transfer. Without preamble, he motioned for the Astral Claw to follow him to a quiet corner of the bridge, where he gave a more detailed account of what he had seen. “If you have a way to figure out what she's up to…” he concluded, “without risking yet another warp breach… maybe it will help us to know what to do next?” Hagga turned away and found that Crux'as had also been seeking a replacement for Milo, and even had three candidates in mind. It took only a few minutes to determine that the taciturn man named Roshan Koada was the best choice. He was quickly given a chance to prove his ability. A message from Xerxes asked for the destruction of the servitor-controlled mining rigs scattered on the surrounding asteroids. Hagga didn't know the Adept's reasons, but he wasn't going to argue. “You have the guns, Mister Koada. Target those rigs. Mistress Maribor, reply to the scouting team, find out what is happening and if we can assist them?” He frowned. If there was some problem with the servitors here, had any of the systems aboard the Iconoclast been affected?

It does have the Reliable trait. D10: 2 That's a relief. Will incorporate the roll into the fluff of my next turn post.

Mourn: GM: 99 is not just a fail, but also a jam . You will require a Full Action to clear the weapon next Round. However, if the Weapon has the Reliable Quality, you may roll 1D10. If the result is anything other than a 9, the Weapon does not count as Jammed. Xerxes: As the servitor falls over, your comm-bead crackles. 'Dredge copies. Firing weapons batteries as ordered.'

Acchiersum Mourn He watched the staggering servitors with some disappointment, not drawing his sword. Hopefully this was but an annoyance to be despatched before the true tests of skill began. He thought briefly of drawing his blade regardless and charging into the foes. Let these Corsairs see real bladework, thinking of his new company with some venom. But then again, being shot by accident wasn't a prospect he particularly enjoyed. This would call for ranged work, with that inelegant weapon. Drawing his massive shotgun with some reluctance, he fired. It seemed the gun shared his reluctance, his shot going wide. Inwardly he groaned. This was not a promising start to his new career.

Obadiah: Your Lyman's Ear, hunter's sense, survivor's instinct, whatever proves invaluable as you lead your comrades through the cloud-choked halls harbouring the dead. GM: Because you have scored 4+ DoS you have found a shortcut. A Turn has been shaved off your travel time. The Team now only requires a further 6 Nav tests instead of 7.

Obadiah: He watched as the servitors made their slow, methodical way out of the gloom. One of them detonated from Ukalegon's bolt, but in true servitor fashion, none of the rest cared a wit that one of their number was splattered across the decking. + Mourn, Varne, thin them out,+ he voxed. +I'll find us a route to the Razor's Edge.+ He ducked up the corridor, keeping low and to the side to keep the lines of fire clear for his erstwhile brothers, while he searched for a side-tunnel that cut in the direction of the corvette's docking bay. Fortunately, one was close -- just hidden by the chemical fog. + This way! +

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Xerxes: Xerxes drew his laspistol and snapped off a shot at the closest of the servitors. The data corruption they likely carried would be valuable in determining how this plague had spread and mutated across the vastness of space but time was not a luxury they likely possessed. "Xerxes to Dredge, implement quarantine protocol gamma. Target all energy signatures amongst the asteroid field". The laspistol whined as excess charge was forced into the firing capacitor by his earlier modifications. Preparedness... the flotilla of the Tigress had been far closer, had the xenos only lashed out at the Dredge because it had been blinded to their call? "This facility may contain hundreds if not thousands of servitor constructs. Every one of them knows exactly where we are."

Haven’t quite finished my post yet but it looks like it shouldn’t be a problem to squeeze it in between the combat rounds tomorrow morning or so…

Kraggan He trusted in the Astartes to deal with the rogue-servitors if they wouldn't come to him. He was wise enough not to use binaric chatter comms with them. He tried to find a route sign but distracted, his optical mechandendrite only illuminated the rogue units.

Platform Juno: The Servitor is blown into scrap by the shot. It's fellows pay no heed to taunts, not the death of their comrade - perhaps it is inconsequential. The congealed blood of the former human being, mixes with the turgid globules of oil as the target rapidly disassembles. [ ] Player Turn continues GM: Note this post is merely to show the damage dealt and the result. Players are free to post in Init order without further prompt.

Ukalegon +Corsairs! Cut them down!+ Ukalegon drew his boltgun and fired upon the emerging knot of servitors.

Yes.

Is a Parried Attack an Evasion?

You have it precisely. EDIT: To add cinematic feel of mowing your foes down, you may also assume that if a group of enemies is coming from a single direction, they are within 2m of each other for the purposes of targeting SAB/FAB.

@Mazer Rackham quick question about this combat: we (read: someone/anyone) needs to be making navigate tests on top of many of the rest of us running and gunning, is that right?

Overactive swear filter problem, methinks.

Kraggan He detached from the terminal and took a step back next to Ukalegon axe ready. His optical mechandendrite painted half a dozen forms to his Twelve, just out of charge distances. "So Azathoth has awakened, has he?" He said to them. Let them come to you, reaction is tactical not cowardice. "Come on then!" He taunted.

Ah yes, of course. Hmm, that page appears to be missing from my PDF. I do here have a sticky note saying 'sometimes these creatures are so powerful they may mask themselves at will, but only for the GM.' It's a long note, but it is here. Hmm. The rest is ok, yes, I'll pull you from the Init roster. Wise. It's just a bit of flannel language, he's your gunnery chap. The rest is all ok, too - enjoy your day. No worries - appreciate the nod. Hope you have a good time!

I'll post an intro to the possible gunnery candidates tonight when I get back into work, but I'll be on vaca in DC from Sat to Weds and be very spotty in my posting after the intro.

I just read the crew roster and lol'd Question - is Master Guns something different from Gunnery Chief? (I'm not 100% familiar with the naval terms) Is Koada the name of the guy we should end up with from the 3 candidates, or is it a different bridge position entirely? @Xin Ceithan yep, that makes sense, we can definitely assume Hagga would explain fully when he sees Rakash in person (agreed, privately!) Edit: I'm heading out in a bit and won't be around until early evening, so will be tonight or maybe tomorrow before I can post much... Edit edit: If Xin wants to post, feel free to include Hagga coming back and relaying what he saw/heard?