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 and gather data from the ancient climate satellite, Kuran, in orbit around Ragol II (Dezolis in the ancient language.) You return to find the principal's office is not taking visitors, not even you. A visit to Zelan reveals that the military has taken over operations.

WORKS, the military organization who has taken over Zelan, captures and interrogates you. Left in a makeshift prison cell, you draw upon the wisdom of the Elsydeon. Newly inspired, you teach yourself the gizonde technique, using it to great effect against your captors. You discover the deactivated Wren and Demi. You manage to reactivate Demi before the station's automated defense system corners and shoots you.

After a brief disorienting vision, you are awakened by Demi. The two of you work together to reactivate Wren, who wipes out the rest of the soldiers. You reunite with your friends at the hospital on Pioneer II. Your next destination: Ragol II.

Ragol II proved to be a harsh location. Combat with the native life separated your group. A Dezolian rescued you from the cold and escorted you to Meese for room and board, where you met an Esper, Layla. Layla escorted you west to the mountain ranges near where you first arrived.

You found Maiyawyn injured and sick. The two of you brought Maiya down to the city of Tyler, where you encountered a zombie. Layla immediately implicated the town of Reshel and the Black Energy Wave. Luckily, you reunited with Nela and an injured Ash. They discoverd and ancient ice digging vehicle capable of transporting you across the snowy fields. Unfortunately, the massive vehicle attracted the attention of a massive ice worm.

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Previous sessions: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=PSOQ

Pure session log (every update thus far): http://pastebin.com/sJpr9rBJ

> Last Time

You slam the throttle forward, running over the worm's body and throwing everyone in the cabin about.

Maiyawyn is pissed. “What the hell are you doing?”

“We have to stop the worm before it gets to Jut! I'm running the bastard over!”

“That thing just threw us onto a mountain! You might as well be giving it a back massage!”

The thought registers in your head just as the worm rapidly rises, sending the digger tumbling into the valley.

Bump to prevent autosage.

Sorry I was away for so long guys. I've been sick for a while. I'm not 100% yet, but I don't want this quest to die. If you need a refresher on the last session, it's archived here:

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/41631668/

>>42201509
There's quests that have been on longer hiatus than yours.

>>42201920

And I plan on keeping it that way. Hoping to keep this quest going consistently once a week.

Update in 8 minutes guys. Let's get ready to skin a snake.

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Maiyawyn cries out in pain as her wrist smacks into the cabin. Everyone is tossed about, but you and Nela, being the only ones with seat belts on, stay in one place, albeit with whiplash.

The computer indicates severe damage has been done to the hull and certain weapon systems. The missile launcher lost one of its bays, and only has a single barrage left. The main cannon has been taken offline, and one of the treads seems to be slipping, drastically reducing mobility.

A few hull cameras are out, notably, the front facing one. You can still ascertain the current orientation of the digger: face down, half buried in ice.

Ash speaks up from the back. “Well, I could say we've been in worse situations, but I'm not sure how true that is. You might want to get moving soon, the worm is coming back fast.”

“How can you possibly know that? He's not on any of the cameras.”

“Through our new window.” Ash points out the puncture in the floor of the digger.

You did notice a draft...

> A. Dig down straight through the ice.

> B. Use napalm to melt the ice around you and get the digger level.

> C. Get out of the craft and keep the worm back with techniques. [MIND-Hard]

>>42202087
>A. Dig down straight through the ice.

>>42202087
>A. Dig down straight through the ice.
Can we leave a trail of napalm just behind us?

>>42202345
It's a moderate mind check, but yeah.

>>42202396
let's do it.


Also, 5 posts is a bit much before actual new content. I'm not sure this summary thing is working out.

>>42202425

I'll cut it down for #17. I hadn't bothered trimming it since I started.

Rolled 13 (1d13)

>>42202425

Rolled 13 (1d13)

>>42202641

>>42202641
>>42202718
at least this wasn't wasted on a trivial action

Rolled 8 (1d13)

>>42202718
New rule, exploding crits.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTCZsfpvmsM

You ramp up the drills, strategically blasting napalm to level out the digger underneath the snow level. The drills hum ferociously. Some napalm gets sloshed around on the drill heads. As the digger moves forward, it starts the level out.

Ash yells from the back, “The worm just went under the ice!”

You feel rumbling all around you. An avalanche starts, but the digger miraculously manages to 'float' on top the wave of collapsing ice.

Immediately in front of you, the worm emerges from the ice. You have no time to do anything but ram it with napalm drenched drills. The worm's tendrils launch from its mouth to latch on to the vehicle, pulling it closer.

In an instance, the drills pierce the worm's skin. In a split second reaction, you empty the napalm canisters through the front facing sprayers, injecting the worm with liquid fire.

The worm lets out a disgusting screech, it's cry disfigured by the pain of death. In it's death throes, a tendril finds its way in the the pierced hull, and lashes about before striking you in the back through the chair. Your vision grows dark.

Rolled 10 (1d13)

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"Another girl with horns. What is this world coming to?"

You feel yourself floating in space again.

Another voice speaks to you. “Finally some good news. If someone new is here then maybe we can take the fight to the dark forces.”

Your vision clears. You are floating above old Dezolis. Watching over you are a brown haired Palman woman and a Dezolian. You decide to speak up.

“I wasn't expecting to be here, at lest not right at this moment.”

“I see how it is. One look at this old man, and you suddenly decide your elders aren't worth visiting anymore.” The Dezolian chuckles to himself.

“Nevermind the Dezolian. He's always been a bit off. I'm sure you have some questions for us.”

> A. Not really. I'm pretty familiar with the drill so far. I actually need to get back to what I was doing.

> B. Your names?

> C. What years do you come from?

>>42203331
And how exactly do we fight dark forces?

>>42203331
>B. Your names?
I'm starting to lose track of all these names and details.

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“How exactly do we fight dark forces?”

The woman looks at you, a bit bewildered. “The same way you fight anything else: with a weapon.”

The Dezolian speaks up. “It's a little bit more complex than that. The weapon should at least be blessed.”

“Blessed and sharp.” The woman looks impatiently at the Dezolian.

> A. Yeah, I've got it, the Elsydeon. I'm already workingo n it, but I really need to get back to what I was doing.

> B. By the way, I'm Pheonixia. Who are you?

> C. When do you come from?

>>42203822

Brief summary of who you've met that are relevant to the millennial crisis.

Hugh Thompson - A biologist who fought in the millennial crisis of AW 1284. You have since incorporated his experiences into yourself via ArcoWynn.

Rudolph "Rudo" Steiner - A hunter who fought in the millenial crisis of AW 1284. You have since incorporated his experiences into yourself via ArcoWynn.

Wren - A custodial android in charge of the climate control systems for the entire system. He fought in the millenial crisis of AW 2284. He is currently on Kuran.

Demo - An assistant android that serves Wren wherever he goes. She fought in the millenial crisis of AW 2284. She is currently on Kuran.

>>42204008

Demo is actually spelled Demi.

>>42203837
>Is there something for me to go on besides ELSYDEON? Like maybe HOW to find it or do this "bless" thing?
>> B. By the way, I'm Pheonixia. Who are you?
>> C. When do you come from?

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“Well, before we get any farther, let me introduce myself. I'm Pheonixia. Who are you two?”

The woman starts. “I'm Alys Brangwin. I was a hunter for the Motavian Hunter's Guild.”

“And I'm Raja. Priest and story teller. Very pleased to meet you, little girl.” Up close, the Dezolian looks ancient. His entire face is covered in wrinkles.

“When do you two come from?”

Alys starts. “I was killed by the balck energy wave, just at the start of the fight agaisnt dark force in 2284. The old man here managed to live a few years after the conflict.”

“'Til the ripe old age of 90!”

“And it shows.” Alys smirks, Raja pouts. “But back on point, we've been separated from the others for probably a millennium now, which must be why you picked us up. You have to piece the Elsydeon back together.”

“Well, actually, I wasn't exactly planning on this trip. I think a shard might have found its way into my backside.”

Alys pats your back. “Well, we all take a few hits for the greater good. Where did you find us?”

“Somewhere on Dezolis. I'm guess the ice worm had it.”

Raja perks up. “Ah, good! Then you need to go see R... Lutz.”

“Pardon me?”

“You're excused. Lutz is an old wizard that runs a church east of Gumbious Temple. He'll be able to help you. You should get moving. Go! Go!”

…

You wake up, still trying to converse with the two ghosts. “But wait! What about the Elsydeon?”

Ash, Nela, and Layla look over you concerned.

The Esper whispers to Ash, “She keeps bringing up the Elsydeon. What is it?”

Ash, “We're still a bit fuzzy on the details, opurselves.”

You find yourself on a cot, bandaged and covered in furs for warmth in an in somewhere. Likely Jut.

> A. What happened with the worm?

> B. Let's get to Reshel to take care of the zombie problem.

> C. We need to get to Lutz as soon as possible!

I'm still feeling a bit down with the sickness, and responses are slow, so I think I'll pick this back up next Sunday. We'll run longer then.

See you guys in PSO Quest # 17

>>42204572
>A. What happened with the worm?

>>42204898

Will pick up with this response next week.

>>42204572
>We still need to get to Lutz

You can keep these votes for later