Wren, the android accompanying you from the climate satellite Zelan to Pioneer II, presented his findings on the Pioneer I explosion. The images revealed a "Dark Force" at the epicenter of the mysterious explosion.

You were dismissed by Tyrell, and took the opportunity to explore the ancient climate satellite, Kuran, in orbit around Ragol II (Dezolis in the ancient language.) There, you gathered data on the climate of the ice planet and returned to Pioneer II. The principal's office is not taking visitors, not even you. A visit to Zelan reveals that the military has taken over operations.

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You decide to check on Wren. It seems the Principal's office isn't taking any visitors...strange.

Wren doesn't have a guild card or a MAG, so mail is not an option. You recall recommending Zelan for research, so you figure he must have been sent there.

You decide to head over to the satellite after stopping for lunch in the Hunter's Guild. You notice the odd stares you get as you walk into the guild hall. People seem to whisper when you're around. About what, you're not sure.

After lunch, you head toward the shuttle. Your MAG informs you of a guild mail as your shuttle departs.

“Hey Pheonie, it's Ash. I haven't seen you around in a bit. Nela asked me about you, but I told her I haven't heard from you in a bit. We all took that last fight pretty hard, especially after what happened to Elenor.”

“There's rumors going around about you leaving the Hunter's Guild. I didn't believe them, but a lot of people are talking about you and that dragon. Nela, Maia, and have run a couple missions already, but I think I'm just your stand in as far as they're concerned.”

“I'm sure your busy with some odd job or another. Next time you take a commission, be sure to invite me! TTYL. -Ash”

You had completely forgotten about the dragon. It's been over a week since that happened. No update from the lab either. But first things first, you have to check up on Wren.

…

You exit the shuttle and are greeted by armed guards. Demi and Wren are no where in sight.

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“Ma'am, this facility is classified and under WORKS jurisdiction. You'll have to come with us.”

> A. “What?”

> B. “I want to speak to Principal Tyrell right now.”

> C. “No, I'm not going anywhere.”

bump

>>41186717

Thank you kind sire and/or madam.

>>41186711
>B. “I want to speak to Principal Tyrell right now.”

>>41186711
>>41186811
Sure. I'll throw in a vote even if I can't stay.

>>41186711
> B. “I want to speak to Principal Tyrell right now.”

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“I want to speak to Principal Tyrell right now!”

The two guards, armed with what looks to be carbines, glance at each other quickly. One of them rolls their eyes. “We will be sure to send him notice.”

You are escorted to a room with a table and a couple chairs. They didn't think to take your wand. It seems forces are not as threatening as you thought.

A single soldier enters the room after making you wait two hours. You have since grown quite irrate. “I'm going to have to ask you a few questions. To start, how did you know about this facility?”

“I found this place! Who do you think told Tyrell about it?”

“I see...” He writes something on his tablet.

“Does Tyrell know I'm here?”

The soldier answers without looking up from his tablet. “He receives regular updates from us. Rest assured, he will be apprised of the situation. Now, why did you come here?”

> A. Blast him [MIND-Easy]

> B. Remain silently

> C. I was checking on the androids who run this place.

>>41187111
> C. I was checking on the androids who run this place.

>>41187111
>"On whose authority am I being questioned and detained?"
good, I'm actually here on time.

>>41187209

Welcome to the quest! Glad to see so many uniques tonight.

>>41187240
so uhh, do we actually know what WORKS is?

>>41187267

Not exactly, no. But they have very official looking uniforms.

>>41187209

>>41187458
you should probably clarify if you're seconding or what.

>>41187481
Forgot to add I was seconding that.

“On whose authority am I being questioned?”

The man gives you an irritated look for a split second before returning to a neutral glare. “This facility is under WORKS jurisdiction. We are to manage this satellite on the government's behalf. Further questions can be forwarded to the office of the Principal.”

“I want to speak to Principal Tyrell right now!”

“Principal Tyrell is a busy man. Now , why did you come here?”

“I was checking on the androids that run this facility.”

“And how do you know about these...androids?”

> A. I am not speaking another word until I hear from Tyrell

> B. I am the one that introduced them to Tyrell

> C. Remain silent.

> D. Blast him! [MIND-Easy]

>>41187558
> B. I am the one that introduced them to Tyrell
> A. I am not speaking another word until I hear from Tyrell

>>41187558
>"If you do not already know, then I do not acknowledge your authority."
>"I am not speaking another word until I am shown proper approval from all appropriate figures, INCLUDING Principal Tyrell."

>>41187632
Seconded.

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“If you do not already know, then I do not acknowledge your authority.”

Another suppressed scowl. “Your recognition is not required. We only need you to answer my questions.”

“I am not speaking another word until I am shown proper approval from all appropriate figures, INCLUDING Principal Tyrell.”

“Ma'am. How are you aware of the androids?” His voice is raising.

> A. Say nothing.

> B. “Ghosts from a magic sword told me!”

> C. Blast him. [MIND-Easy]

>>41187858
> A. Say nothing.

>>41187858
>A. Say nothing.
RIP Satoru Iwata

You remain silent.

“Ma'am, we cannot let you leave if you do not cooperate.”

You glare at him.

The man sighs and gets up. “Perhaps you'll be more cooperative tomorrow.”

He leaves the room. The door locks behind him.

Several hours pass. At one point the door cracks open and a small bucket is thrown in. Upon closer inspection, there is a nutrition bar taped inside. Enough to satisfy a person's caloric needs for a day, given a low level of activity. You doubt that door will open up again for quite a while.

> A. Bang on the door to make a scene.

> B. Sit quietly and try to focus.

> C. Blast the door open [MIND-Moderate]

>>41188280
>B. Sit quietly and try to focus.
We have our MAG, right?

>>41188376

Yes you do.

>>41188280
> B. Sit quietly and try to focus.

>>41188280
fucking internet problems

> B. Sit quietly and try to focus.
Check for wireless connection to the outside(mail, etc)
Focus on whatever powers the strange metals give
Review and subtly(if there's a camera) practice/study our Techniques.

Rolled 2 (1d3)

>>41188492

Rolled 8 (1d13)

>>41188595

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You sit on the floor, crossing your legs and closing your eyes. Arcowynn gives off a faint hum and glow, triggering a wave of calm to wash over you.

Arco gives a couple beeps in front of you to get your attention. It flashes visions of a disconnection signal. Wynn floats over to the door and flashes you a vision of an eyeball with prohibition sign over it. From what you can gather, you are not being watched, by friend or foe. You're cut off from the rest of the system.

Another flash from ArcoWynn sends you back into orbit around old Motavia.

“You've gone and done it now, girl.”Rudo greats you

> A. Why am I back here again?

> B. What do you suggest I do about it?

> C. What's that supposed to mean?

>>41188854
>"I'm about ready to use unrestrained force to fix it, yes."
>"What exactly happened?"
> B. What do you suggest I do about it?

>>41188854
>A. Why am I back here again?

yay i'm on time!
>>41188854
>> A. Why am I back here again?

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“And I'm about ready to use unrestrained force to fix it, yes. Why am I back here again?”

Rudo smiles. “Because you have now officially joined the fight, and we thought you could use some help. Whoever these guys are, they are not to be trusted. They could be under the orders of Mother Brain. Or worse, the Earthlings.”

“Who?”

“Don't worry about it now. I remember hearing about Demi and Wren from the generation after mine. You'll want their help. They fought Dark Force, like we did on Noah.”

Hugh interrupts, “But until you get their help, you'll have to be sure to be prepared. You have more talent than you realize. If you learn how to expand the applications of your techniques, you'll stand a better chance.”

You feel like you understand, but still want clarification. “What do you mean, 'expand the application?'”

“Your abilities are focused on single combat, depending on a group dynamic that you don't have right now. You're about to go up against an army by yourself. Find a way to fight them on your own. Demi and Wren need you.”

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You awaken from your trance. Your MAG informs you that it is 150 beats on the Pioneer II clock. Roughly 3:30 AM on a planetary clock. You've been in the Elsydeon for half a day now. You r stomach grumbles.

You jump to your feet and rip open the nutrient bar's packaging. It's gone within ten seconds. You're not hungry anymore, but you're still angry. The clarity that your time in the sword gave you gives you sudden inspiration.

You begin by casting zonde repeated at the table with low current. You can safely push it out from your wand now. The next hour is spent repeatedly forcing Photon-generated electricity from the wand into the table in increasing currents and areas. Finally, one of your technique castings jumps from the table, spreading across the walls of the room. Electricity surges and arcs through the walls around you. The sense of control you fell empowers you.

> A. Wait for your interrogater to come back. Give him a second chance at releasing you.

> B. Ambush your interrogater. [MIND-Easy]

> C. Start raising hell now. Smash down the door. [MIND-Moderate]

>>41189295
>B. Ambush your interrogater. [MIND-Easy]

>>41189295
>C. Start raising hell now. Smash down the door. [MIND-Moderate]
When the pursuers arrive, release table power

>>41189333
I don't think they sell "table" discs at the technique shop.

>>41189295
>> A. Wait for your interrogater to come back. Give him a second chance at releasing you.
there's no need to be hostile until they're proven hostile, no matter what
we know he's coming back for us and we're not very physically strong, so fighting is not the way to begin

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>>41189312
>>41189333
>>41189372

>>41189443
yw <3

>>41189372
We're a FOnewearl. We've got magic out the wazoo, and they weren't smart enough to take our casting focus.

>>41189462

I love you anon, but the dice doesn't.

>>41189469
it's still risky to fight an unknown number of people when we've just now used a technique without simply blasting power into it
i still say we do it the sneaky way rather than run-n-gun because taking any number of hits is not our strong suit

Rolled 3 (1d3)

>>41189312
>>41189333
>>41189372

>>41189557
1) i am not confident enough in legal terms and CHA to get any more information, let alone be freed.

2) it is because were outnumbered that we need to take down their fast response team to run away before the rest arrive

Just getting one guy is pointless when the alarm will be sounding

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That's enough practice for now. You feel ready for whatever WORKS is about to throw at you.

A few hours later, the same soldier from yesterday enters the room. “Good morning, Miss Pheonixia.”

“I don't recall giving my name to you.”

“We have our sources. It seems it's been a while since anyone at the Hunter's Guild has heard from you.” The man sits down across from you, tablet in hand.

“Why am I not talking to Principal Tyrell?”

“The Principal is a busy man. For now, why don't you talk to me? Tell me, what do you know of these androids?” He turns the tablet to you. Pictures of Demi and Wren appear on screen. Wren is on a table, much like Elenor was, with his chest cavity exposed. Demi is bound and looks to be unconscious.

You say nothing.

“If that is the way you wish to behave, Miss Pheonixia, then we will simply have to transfer you to another room to speak to one of my associates.

You refuse to say another word.

The man clears his throat. Two soldiers armed with carbines enter the room. “As I feared. You'll have to come with us.”

You bide your time as your interrogator drags you by your arm out the door. You make a careful note of each soldier you pass by. Most are simply walking past the four of you. You count twenty six before the man dragging you through the halls comes to a stop. He presses a few buttons on a panel. A short alarm sounds, and the door opens slowly. The room is smaller, and barren, but has a window with view to space.

“Please step inside, Miss Pheonixia.” The man gestures into the room.

> A. Step into the room.

> B. Make a run for it. [DEX-Easy]

> C. Shove enough current into these men to cause convulsions. [MIND-Moderate]

>>41189988
>> C. Shove enough current into these men to cause convulsions. [MIND-Moderate]
men counted, do not approach space-window
time to ollie-out

>>41189988
>C

>>41189988
Nuke everything. Dont bother focusing on just him.

>>41190154
anon
my friend
we are on a space station

Rolled 11 (1d13)

>>41190023
>>41190088

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“You pulled up my guild info, so you have to know I was a force. Why didn't you ask for my cane?”

The man smiles. “Your purchase history only includes the one cane that was reported broken last month. You have no other focuses registered. Nice try, miss, but we both know you're disarmed. Now please.” He gestures again to the room.

“Idiot.”

Your wand springs forth from your frame into your hand. Within seconds, electricity floods the room. The three men drop, but one of the soldiers' hands clenches aroudn the trigger, letting off shots into the walls. You duck to avoid the ricochet. You doubt that went unnoticed.

> A. Wait around the corner, ambush the group with gizonde [MIND-Moderate]

> B. Run away, fast. [DEX-Easy]

> C. Use the door console and try to get some intel while you have time. [MIND-Easy]

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Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>41190354
>A or B

>>41190354
>A

>>41190354
>B. Run away, fast. [DEX-Easy]
The sooner we get out of here, the better.

Rolled 6 (1d13)

>>41190466
>>41190610

>>41190177
NUKE. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G.

okay, maybe we can hold back. a bit.

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Well… if it worked once…

You wait behind the corner. In less than a minute, two men run down the hall.”What happened to these guys?”

“It's that fucking intruder they caught the other day. Smith was in charge of her. Where the hell did she go?”

You smile and raise your wand. “Behind you. Gizonde!” Sparks fill the room and the two men drop. Demi and Wren still need your help. Time to track them down.

You dash down the hallway behind you. A few shots go off near your head as you turn a corner. You open a door at random and find Demi, bound by wire, head hanging.

> A. Find a way to reactivate her. [MIND-Hard]

> B. Keep running down the hall, try to find Wren. [DEX-Easy]

> C. Ambush the first group to run past the door.

>>41190955
>Lock door
>A

Jesus, these guys don't have a surveillance system? How useless ARE they!?

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>>41190955
>C
BLAMBUSH
>i have no idea what this webm is

>>41190997

This may be unfair to remind you, but Zelan systems are run on Palman technology. WORKS had about 5-6 days of setup time max.

>>41191039
I'm pretty sure they would still record whatever they glean from surgery on the androids, and that that is easily turned into a LIVE cam.

And you know, they're still being smug when they are at constant disadvantages. This is the kind of thing that lets spears and knives beat guns. On a flat plain.

>>41191150
difficulty stats are posted at the beginning of the thread
hard means hard and i doubt we have any situational leeway with reactivating a foreign/ancient cast

>>41191028
The explosion was probably a transformer having to chug the equivalent of a keg through a straw

>>41191179
You think Wren is similarly offline, or will he be able to help with this?

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>41190997
>>41191028

Well, gotta do something.

>>41191230
>The explosion was probably a transformer having to chug the equivalent of a keg through a straw
no like
my computer doesn't have thumbnails of webms and i didn't remember saving it
>You think Wren is similarly offline, or will he be able to help with this?
iirc Wren is opened up like a filet
>>41191285
victory for the good guys!

Rolled 3 (1d13)

>>41191314
>iirc Wren is opened up like a filet
yeah, I was asking if CASTs can still be "awake" in that state, from a PSO perspective.

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>>41191333
At least the die matched your trips

>>41191357
oh
CASTs certainly, they exist in their head
Wren, however, is not a CAST as we know it

>>41191414
>>41191179
so my main point was that I wasn't betting on Wren to be awake either, and we certainly aren't carrying them BOTH out of here, so may as well try and wake Demi now.

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You doubt you'll be able to do anything for Demi right now. The least you can do is try to use the situation to your advantage. You grab your wand and prepare to open the door, but then, you notice the panel next to the door.

A couple minutes of poking around in the computer controls reveals a highly decentralized control structure. This facility was designed to be able to be controlled from any room… Palman IT practices must have been atrocious.

You still struggle finding the different parts of the systems, but you manage to find a station defense system. You won't be able to modify friend-foe AI properly, but you can at least distract WORKS.

The halls of Zelan explode in gunfire. You question your judgment when you see a swarm of floating machines out the window toss small explosives at a few soldiers. The system indicates ten command balls on hand to terminate any unauthorized personnel.

After you are confident that the hall is clear, you make a run for the next room. You find Wren on a table with his chest cavity exposed. There are various components strewn about. Many of them you recognize when Wren disarmed himself.

> A. Try to reassemble him [MIND-Hard]

> B. Go back into the hall and join the fight [MIND-Moderate]

> C. Go back to Demi and try to reactivate her [MIND-Hard]

>>41191391

ayyy lmao

>>41191523
....so, anyone want to powerlevel?

>>41191523
>You find Wren on a table with his chest cavity exposed. There are various components strewn about. Many of them you recognize when Wren disarmed himself.
>>D. check if Wren is active

>>41191619
Protip: He ain't

>>41191640
damn
well Demi was next door, i'd feel better about finding an "on" switch than jamming parts back into someone
>crude metaphor but i regret nothing

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>>41191689

Find his power core and...

>>41191523
>C. Go back to Demi and try to reactivate her [MIND-Hard]

Rolled 2 (1d13)

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You are incredibly out of your depth. You like your chances with Demi better, so you head back that way. A command ball spots you as you enter the room. You lock the door behind you and scramble to Demi.

The organization of Cast components are completely different than Palman androids. The focus seems to be at creating the appearance of a human, but not even close to the function. Something of an inverse to casts.

You follow the seems in her armor and find a way to open her chest cavity (after removing her clothes.) You see her internal components, a mess of different modules. It takes five minutes in your frenzied state, but you think you found the problem. Plasma singeing around what you assume to be a photon core. It should only need a small jump before the core can take back over...you hope.

You send a small jolt of electricity into the Photon core. The core glows and the chest closes back up. “Oh. Pheonixia! It's so good to see you. I just wish it were under better circumstances.” She notices her nudity, and covers her chest. “Oh, my! This is embarrassing!” She quickly dresses herself.

“I'm aware of the problem. We need to help Wren!”

“Understood.” Demi bows. “Lead the way.”

You turn around to leave the room. You find the door open and a command ball aiming a small cannon at you. You see a muzzle flash, and everything goes dark.

> End of Part 11

>>41192170
>Demi beats down some troops, wakes Wren up, then collapses.
>Wren beats down some troops, wakes us up, then collapses.
>Repeat until WORKS is destroyed

See you guys Tuesday, hopefully! Like always, suptg for previous posts (PSOQ tag) and twitter for updates and session times (@sbf2009)

>>41192220

I'm hoping that at least Wren can roll higher than a 2.

>>41192170
>>41192234
thank you for doing this! i'm really enjoying this quest

>>41192275

Is hwat I do. I'm glad to have some dedicated players.

>>41192234
Thanks for running. So much Dreamcast nostalgia